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n o i t a n i t es d r u o y ? 8 What’s 1 & 7 1 for 20 Welcome to a selection of great value, coach-inclusive breaks from award-winning Newmarket Holidays, with departures throughout the rest of the summer, into the autumn and – because it’s never too early to plan for Christmas – at that special time of year! Looking to get away in the next couple of months? We still have a few places on some wonderful summertime breaks, including the ever-popular Edinburgh Royal Military Tattoo, HRH The Prince of Wales’ beloved gardens at Highgrove, TV’s Emmerdale and the spectacular ‘Rhine in Flames’ celebrations! As summer turns to autumn – a perfect time to take a break – join a selection of tours that include the world-famous Blackpool Illuminations (with a tea dance at the Tower Ballroom to enjoy), a host of trips to the world’s favourite capital city – London – and a selection of fascinating hops across the Channel. We’ve theatre and concert breaks – including the chance to see superstar Neil Diamond and violin maestro André Rieu – and a full range of holidays for the festive season, from Christmas Markets breaks at home and abroad, to a selection of wonderful places in which to pass the Christmas and New Year holidays.

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As well as all the features listed opposite, every Newmarket coach-inclusive holiday is backed by the expertise of an award winning company that’s been organising breaks and tours for delighted customers since 1983, so you can rest assured that you are in the safest of hands. Wherever you choose to join us, at home or abroad, we look forward to the pleasure of your company soon

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Simon Hibbs Managing Director P.S. In addition to the 2017 tours, you’ll find a small selection of 2018 breaks - including the chance to be amongst the first to experience the new OVO show from the breath-taking Cirque du Soleil. Book early to ensure your places!

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’s t a h w k o Lo inside! All Newmarket Coach Holidays Include… Interesting and well-planned itineraries “All of the trips that we enjoyed on our Beamish, Whitby & North York Moors Railway break were brilliantly organised and went like clockwork.” – Mr Peck, via email

Carefully-selected, good quality hotels “Our hotel was very nice, very clean and served enjoyable food. Nothing was too much trouble for the staff and the entertainment was good.” – Ms Sketchley, via email

Cirque du Soleil Highgrove OVO at the Royal Gardens & the Albert Hall Cotswolds Enjoy a night of spectacular acrobatics, flambouyant costumes and wonderful sets as ‘Cirque’ returns to London in 2018!

Enjoy a guided tour of HRH The Prince of Wales’ cherished gardens at his country estate in the heart of Gloucestershire.

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Christmas in Spain

Ludlow Medieval Christmas Fayre

Leave behind the cold and grey and spend the festive season on Spain’s beautiful Costa Brava.

Celebrate the start of the festive season with this break to Ludlow’s Medieval Christmas Fayre.

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The Best of the Dutch Bulbfields 2018

Festive Cruises on board Olympia

2 days from £169

2 days from £149

Travel throughout in modern comfortable coaches (including Channel crossings on European holidays) “Having just returned from a trip to the Cotswolds, I must say that our coach and its driver made the travelling and daily tours a pleasure.” – Ms Brooks, via email

Convenient, UK-wide pick-up locations “We travelled all the way from Bristol Hippodrome to Blackpool to see the Illuminations. What an enjoyable weekend!” – Mrs Thomas, Bristol

7 days from £519

2 days from £119

Friendly, helpful and professional tour managers and coach drivers “Our driver and tour manager were both excellent and very professional in their work. Nothing was too much trouble for them and they went out of their way to be helpful to everyone on the coach.” – P Smith, via email

Mesmerising colours and floral magic await at the world famous Keukenhof Gardens.

4 days from £269 See page 25

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Nothing could be more enjoyable than spending the festive holiday being pampered in your own floating hotel.

4 days from £299 See pages 52-53

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£235 per person

Rhine Fireworks

The Rhine in Flames in Koblenz

Imagine a land of rolling hills, fairytale castles and picturesque medieval towns transformed at night by brilliant fireworks. This is the ‘Rhine in Flames,’ a series of summer festivals that culminate in an explosion of colour and fire. Taking place in August each year, this year’s display is sure to be another great event. Book now for your chance to travel this summer! After crossing the channel, we’ll make our way through France and on to Germany where we’ll arrive at your hotel mid to late evening. On day two we enjoy a scenic tour of the stunning Rhine Valley past vineyards and idyllic ancient villages such as Boppard, Oberwesel and St Goar. An optional afternoon river cruise awaits for those wishing to journey through the narrow gorge beneath the Lorelei. In the evening we find ourselves in Koblenz amid the carnival atmosphere of the ‘Rhine in Flames’ festival, which culminates with a magical procession of colourful, illuminated river boats making their way up the river, before the skies explode in a riot of colour.

Highlights

• Visit to Koblenz including an evening at the Rhine in Flames • Scenic Rhine Valley tour • Three nights’ bed and breakfast accommodation at a three-star standard hotel in the Rhine/ Moselle area See chart below for departures from your local area

Optional Excursions (prices per person) Scenic River Boat Cruise (half day) – Day Two - £19 Rüdesheim & Wine Tasting Excursion (full day) – Day Three - £18

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The following morning, you’re free to relax or explore at leisure. You may wish to join our optional visit to Rüdesheim, leaving later this morning, where you will visit a traditional wine cellar and have the opportunity to taste the delicious local wines. There’ll be time to explore, perhaps taking the cable car to the Niederwald Monument for the stunning Rhine Valley views, or strolling through picturesque Drosselgasse, a street filled with souvenir shops, cafés and Weinstuben (taverns).

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A remarkable holiday! Fireworks were wonderful and our tour manager and coach driver were both exemplary. It was a pleasure travelling with them! We’ll book again! Dr Batuwangala, via email

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You will be staying in a three-star standard hotel in the Rhine/Moselle area, where accommodation may be in ‘Nebenhause’ which are adjoining buildings just a short walk from the main reception area. All bedrooms offer private facilities and the hotel will have a restaurant and bar. 2017 Departure Rhine in Flames

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Castle Schönburg, Oberwesel

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£149 per person

Highgrove Gardens & the Cotswolds Highlights

Don’t miss this chance to visit HRH The Prince of Wales’ cherished gardens at his country estate in the heart of Gloucestershire, which he has lovingly transformed into one of the most creatively inspired gardens in Britain today.

• Entry to Highgrove Gardens • A two-hour walking tour with one of the Prince of Wales’s expert garden guides • A visit to Bourton-on-the-Water in the Cotswolds • A scenic drive through the Cotswolds • One night’s dinner, bed and English breakfast accommodation at a three-star standard hotel in the Swindon area

Highgrove’s lawns, meadows and elegant avenues are normally the exclusive preserve of HRH the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall, so the chance to explore them is a treat for any garden-lover. Your visit will include a two-hour walking tour in the company of one of the estate’s expert guides, who will take you through the gardens’ creation, and their nurturing by the famous Royal gardener. See chart below for departures from your local area

2 days from

£179 per person

The Woolpack

The Emmerdale Studio Experience & Tour Lights! Camera! Action! Here’s an Emmerdale experience that’s not to be missed. Tickets for this tour are selling fast so book now to reserve your place for 2017! As well as enjoying Emmerdale The Tour, a guided walking tour of the outdoor filming set, you’ll also visit the brand new Emmerdale Studio Experience taking you behind the scenes with an insight into the world of costumes, make-up, lighting and special effects! See chart below for departures from your local area

2017 Departures Highgrove Gardens Emmerdale Studio

E G H 4 Aug 4 Aug – 20 Aug 20 Aug – 29 Jul 30 Sep 9 Sep 26 Aug – –

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Highlights • Visits to the indoor ‘Emmerdale Studio Experience’ and the outdoor ‘Emmerdale The Tour’ filming-set, with a 90-minute guided walking tour at both • Visit to the famous Woolpack pub in Esholt • One night’s dinner, bed and English breakfast in a three-star Leeds/Bradford area hotel R – – 2 Sep 7 Oct

S 5 Aug – 2 Sep 7 Oct

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The 2017 Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo Billed as ‘The Greatest Show on Earth’, the Edinburgh Tattoo is a feast of music, dance, colour and display from around the world.

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£249

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The former Royal Yacht Britannia

Edinburgh Tattoo & York

Enjoyed by tens of thousands of customers over the decades, this is Newmarket’s original Edinburgh Tattoo weekend! Enjoy the city of Edinburgh itself, before taking your seat on the castle esplanade for a truly enthralling evening. You’ll have plenty of free time to explore this wonderful city. Enjoy the fascinating lanes and wynds of the famous Royal Mile, visit one of the many museums or perhaps do some shopping on Princes Street. Alternatively, you may like to join our optional guided tour, which takes in the famous sights and includes a tour of Holyrood Palace. A stop in historic York to break your return journey is also included on this great value break.

Highlights • A visit to Edinburgh and a seat for the Tattoo • A visit to York • Two nights’ bed and English breakfast accommodation at a good hotel in the Teesside area

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Edinburgh Tattoo & Royal Yacht Britannia

Don’t miss this chance to see the award-winning Royal Yacht Britannia, the Royal Family’s much loved holiday home for over 40 years, as well as enjoying the spectacular Tattoo. Enjoy a pre-booked visit to the former Royal Yacht, the UK’s No.1 Attraction (Trip Advisor 2014-15) and discover what life was like on this floating royal residence. See fabulous state apartments including the Queen’s bedroom and the Veranda Room where the Queen would enjoy breakfast, and go ‘below stairs’ to the laundry, the officers’ ward and the gleaming engine room. Please Note: Depending on your area code (shown below) you will either stay in the Glasgow/Ayrshire area with an included stop in York (pick-up areas D-H), or in the Tyneside area area with an included stop in Gretna Green (pick-up areas J-S).

Highlights • A visit to Edinburgh and a seat for the Tattoo • Entrance to the Royal Yacht Britannia • A visit to York or Gretna Green depending on your pick-up point • Two nights’ bed and English/Scottish breakfast accommodation at a good hotel in the Tyneside area or Glasgow/Ayrshire area depending on your pick-up point H 11 Aug 25 Aug

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York Minster

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Summer 2017! Last few places available Massed pipes and drums, dancers and display teams create a dazzling, unforgettable, not-to-be-missed spectacle that ends with the lone piper atop the battlements of Edinburgh Castle. As well as the Tattoo, there will be time on all the breaks described below to explore Edinburgh. With its museums and art galleries, superb shopping and of course, the lanes and wynds of the famous Royal Mile, there’s always plenty to see and do. Ticket Upgrades

You may like to upgrade your seat for the Tattoo. All seats are located in the stands on either side of the castle esplanade. Call us for details of ticket upgrades. 4 days from

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Lindisfarne

Loch Katrine

Edinburgh Tattoo, Edinburgh Tattoo, Northumbria & Lindisfarne Lochs & Steam This great value four-day break combines a visit to Edinburgh’s famous Tattoo with chances to explore the fabled island of Lindisfarne and Northumbria’s beautiful landscapes. Aside from the hugely memorable Military Tattoo, the highlight of this break is a visit to the unspoilt coastal landscapes of Northumbria. You’ll also visit Lindisfarne, cradle of English Christianity, and only accessible at low tide via a narrow causeway. Stops at Bamburgh, with its great sandstone castle overlooking the Farne Islands, and the spa town of Harrogate, complete this popular break.

This hugely popular break combines a heritage railway journey and a cruise aboard a steamship with military splendour and spectacular scenery – simply unforgettable! It’s all aboard the steam-hauled Bo’ness and Kinneil Railway for a round trip along the Southern shore of the Firth of Forth before continuing to Edinburgh for the Military Tattoo. A full day exploring the mountains, lochs and rivers of the Trossachs with a cruise on Loch Katrine, aboard the SS Sir Walter Scott, are further highlights of this four-day break.

Highlights

• A visit to Edinburgh and a seat for the Tattoo • A full day exploring Northumbria • Visits to Bamburgh, Lindisfarne and Harrogate • Three nights’ bed and English breakfast accommodation at a good hotel in the Tyneside area • Dinner on two evenings

• A visit to Edinburgh and a seat for the Tattoo • A tour of Edinburgh and a return journey on the Bo’ness and Kinneil Railway • A cruise on Loch Katrine aboard SS Sir Walter Scott • Visit to Gretna Green • Three nights’ bed and Scottish breakfast accommodation at a good hotel in the Glasgow/Strathclyde area • Two three-course evening meals

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See chart below for departures from your local area 2017 Departures Northumbria & Lindisfarne

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UK Coach Breaks 4 days from

£269 per person

The Eden Project

The Lost Gardens of Heligan

Eden & The Lost Gardens of Heligan Highlights

This hugely popular break combines visits to the Eden Project with the Lost Gardens of Heligan - two of the country’s most visited gardens.

• Entrance to the Lost Gardens of Heligan and Eden Project admission • A visit to Wells • Scenic coach journeys through Dartmoor National Park and over Bodmin Moor • Three nights’ dinner, bed and English breakfast accommodation at a hotel in the Torquay area, including entertainment on one evening

Enjoy our scenic journey across the Dartmoor National Park to the ever-changing Eden Project, famous for its ‘biomes’, which house plants from across the globe, from mighty rainforests to African savannah. Heligan, rediscovered after 70 years of neglect, and Europe’s largest horticultural restoration project, is now one of the country’s most visited gardens. Amongst the unmissable highlights are the Italian Garden and Grotto, and 30-acre Lost Valley. We also include a visit to Wells, England’s smallest city. See chart below for departures from your local area

3 days from

£185 per person

Mersey Ferry

The Beatles statue at Pier Head

Strawberry Fields, Penny Lane & the Cavern Club Highlights

Enjoy a nostalgia-packed Beatles coach tour of the places where the history of popular music was changed forever, journey on the legendary ‘Ferry ‘Cross the Mersey’ and enjoy a visit to the Cavern Club itself.

• A ‘Beatles Coach Tour’ and entrance to the Cavern Club • Leisure time in Liverpool • A journey on the ‘Ferry ‘Cross the Mersey’ • Two nights’ dinner, bed and English breakfast hotel accommodation in the North West area

Take a trip into Liverpool and back in time to the rock ‘n’ roll days of the early 1960s. Our dedicated Beatles guide will bring to life the world of ‘Strawberry Fields’ and ‘Penny Lane’ on an included Beatles coach tour. You’ll also enjoy an included 50-minute cruise on board the ‘Ferry ‘Cross the Mersey’ and an afternoon visit to the Cavern Club, plus have the chance to visit The Beatles Story on an optional excursion. See chart below for departures from your local area Find the area code for your local pick-up point on pages 54-55 2017 Departures

Eden & Heligan

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Tom Tower of Christ Church

Bletchley Park – The Secrets of War Highlights

Uncover the secrets of Bletchley Park and discover how its code-breaking activities, and Churchill’s ‘Silent Geese’, hastened the end of World War Two. Enjoy the included self-guided tour, using excellent, multi-media guides. See the infamous German ‘Enigma’ cipher machines up close and visit Bletchley’s wartime sub-post office, believed to be an undercover mailroom with the secret address of PO Box 111 Bletchley. On this tour you’ll also have the chance to explore Oxford or enjoy an optional excursion to Blenheim Palace, birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill.

• Admission to Bletchley Park • Visit to Oxford • One night’s dinner, bed and English breakfast accommodation at a three-star standard hotel within an hour’s drive from Bletchley Park

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2 days from

£125 per person

Kensington Palace

Windsor Castle

Diana: Her Fashion Story Few people have made such an impact on the world as Diana, Princess of Wales and in February 2017, to mark the 20th anniversary of her death, Kensington Palace opened its doors to a new exhibition to celebrate her life and iconic style. Our first stop will be Royal Windsor, where you may choose to visit the magnificent castle. From here we make our way to your London hotel. The following day we head to Kensington Palace for Diana: Her Fashion Story. The exhibition, charts the evolution of the Princess’s style and the cultivation of her image. You will also see the new White Garden, unveiled by the Palace in April this year to celebrate Diana’s life. See chart below for departures from your local area 2017/18 Departures Bletchley Park (2017) Diana: Her Fashion Story (2017/18)

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D E F G H 18 Aug 19 Aug 18 Aug 18 Aug 18 Aug 22 Oct 29 Apr 22 Oct 25 Mar – – 20 May 24 Jun 8 Apr 10 Jun – – 24 Jun – – – – – – – – – – – –

J 15 Sep 15 Oct 18 Mar 27 May – –

K 16 Sep 8 Sep 4 Mar 6 May 1 Jul 16 Sep

L M 6 Oct 7 Oct 17 Sep 29 Sep 11 Mar 22 Apr 13 May 3 Jun – 22 Jul – –

N 7 Oct – – – – –

Highlights • Entrance to Kensington Palace and Diana: Her Fashion Story • Visit to Royal Windsor • One night’s bed and English breakfast accommodation at a three- star standard hotel in London

R S 15 Sep 15 Sep – – – – – – – – – –

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4 days from

£189

£255

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Lindisfarne

Lindisfarne & The Alnwick Garden Three-Day Highlights

Visit the magical Alnwick Garden, one of the most talked about and remarkable garden transformations of recent times, and Holy Island, or Lindisfarne, cradle of English Christianity, on this wonderful weekend. You’ll also enjoy a tour of Northumbria’s beautiful heritage coastline, with its sandy beaches, ancient forts and historic fishing villages.

• Tour of Northumbria’s heritage coastline and visit to Lindisfarne • Entrance to The Alnwick Garden • Visit to Durham • Two nights’ dinner, bed and English breakfast accommodation at the three-star Holiday Inn in Washington (or similar)

Three-day Itinerary This break starts with a visit to the ancient city of Durham, with its iconic cathedral and historic shopping streets. Further north is Lindisfarne, where you can enjoy the views, see the Castle and ancient Priory, and find out about island life at the Lindisfarne Centre. We’ll also stop at the coastal village of Bamburgh, with its great sandstone castle. A visit to the impressive Alnwick Garden draws the break to a close.

Four-Day Highlights • Entrance to The Alnwick Garden • Tour of Northumbria’s heritage coastline and visit to Lindisfarne and Bamburgh • Visit to York • Three nights’ dinner, bed and English breakfast accommodation at the three-star Holiday Inn in Washington (or similar)

Bamburgh Castle

Four-day Itinerary This break begins with The Alnwick Garden, a truly wonderful place full of colour and interesting features. From the symmetrical design and 15,000-plus plants of the Ornamental Garden to the water sculptures arranged around a ‘serpent’ shaped from holly; and from the Poison Garden containing some of the world’s deadliest beauties to the spectacular Tree House (accessible to all), there’s so much to see. Visits to Lindisfarne, Bamburgh and York top off this tour of the north.

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Fantastic trip! Beyond expectations! Tour manager and driver were both excellent. Will definitely travel with Newmarket again.

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Mr D Phillips, via email

Your Hotel You will be staying in the three-star Holiday Inn, Washington, or similar. All rooms in this modern hotel have private facilities, a TV, a telephone and tea/ coffee-making facilities and the hotel has a good bar and restaurant.

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2017 Departures Lindisfarne & Alnwick Garden

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1 Sep

4 Days

The Alnwick Garden Tree House

The Alnwick Garden

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£125 per person

Windsor Castle

Buckingham Palace

Buckingham Palace Visit Buckingham Palace this summer and see the magnificent State Rooms and Royal Gifts, the new exhibition charting HM The Queen’s reign through a display of gifts presented to her. Head to Royal Windsor after leaving the local area in the early morning. Explore this lovely riverside town or pre-purchase tickets to Windsor Castle and its magnificent State Apartments. Visit Buckingham Palace and London on your second day. Marvel at the State Rooms - lavishly furnished with many of the greatest paintings, porcelain, sculptures and furniture from the Royal Collection and see Royal Gifts, a fascinating new commemorative exhibition. A short sightseeing tour of London completes this break.

Highlights • Admission to Buckingham Palace and the Royal Gifts Exhibition • ‘Royal London’ sightseeing tour • Visit to Royal Windsor • One night’s bed and buffet breakfast accommodation at a three-star hotel in the Heathrow/ Slough area

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2 days from

£145 per person

Buckingham Palace Gardens

Buckingham Palace

Buckingham Palace & Gardens This year, take a guided tour of one of the world’s most enchanting, hidden gardens. You’ll also visit Buckingham Palace itself to see the magnificent State Rooms and Royal Gifts exhibition. The exhibition focuses on a wonderful collection of gifts presented to Her Majesty during her 65-year reign from leaders and dignitaries from all corners of the globe. A tour of the palace’s impeccably landscaped gardens, a serene haven that seems miles from the bustle of central London, will complete your unforgettable day! There is also time for a short sightseeing tour of London before we journey home in the afternoon. See chart below for departures from your local area 2017 Departures

D 28 Aug Buckingham Palace 16 Sep – 28 Aug Buckingham Palace 16 Sep & Gardens –

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F 28 Aug 16 Sep – 28 Aug 16 Sep –

G 18 Aug 11 Sep – 18 Aug 11 Sep –

H 14 Aug 9 Sep – 14 Aug 9 Sep –

J 19 Aug 15 Sep – 19 Aug 15 Sep –

K L 12 Aug 2 Sep 1 Sep – 18 Sep – 12 Aug 2 Sep 1 Sep – 18 Sep –

Highlights • Tour of Buckingham Palace’s State Rooms and Gardens, and the Royal Gifts exhibition • ‘Royal London’ sightseeing tour • Visit to Royal Windsor • One night’s bed and buffet breakfast accommodation at a three-star hotel in the Heathrow/Slough area

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The famous Blackpool Illuminations

Blackpool Illuminations & Tower Ballroom Tea Dance See the greatest free light show on earth – the famous Blackpool Illuminations! This wonderful break includes an afternoon tea dance in the iconic Blackpool Tower’s Ballroom, where every Strictly star aspires to dance, plus an ‘Illuminations Drive’ on a traditional heritage tram. You’ll also enjoy a short tour of the Peak District with visits to Buxton and Bakewell. You’re always guaranteed a great time in Blackpool! Stroll along the Golden Mile, home to silly hats and saucy tee shirts; perhaps visit Illuminasia, the indoor attraction in the Winter Gardens, or ascend 380 feet to the top of the Blackpool Tower Eye. The afternoon includes a tea dance in Blackpool Tower’s Ballroom. First opened in 1894, the iconic Ballroom, with its ornate ceilings, magnificent balconies and sparkling chandeliers, is a truly stunning location.

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In the evening, we include a Heritage Tram ‘Illuminations Drive’ along the promenade – a breathtaking and memorable spectacular of 1 million lamps. It never fails to amaze!

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Good weekend away. The cream tea at the ballroom is a must. I will remember it forever.

You will stay in a carefully selected, three-star standard hotel in the North West area such as the Holiday Inn Warrington, or the Ramada Haydock. Each hotel offers rooms with private facilities, TV and telephone, and will have a good restaurant and bar. Afternoon Tea at the Tower Ballroom

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Your Hotel

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• Visit to Blackpool • 75-minute Blackpool ‘Illuminations Drive’ on a traditional Heritage tram • Afternoon Tea Dance in the Blackpool Tower Ballroom • Scenic tour of the Peak District • Visits to Buxton and Bakewell • Two nights’ bed and English breakfast accommodation at a three-star standard hotel in the North West area • Three-course evening meal on day one See chart below for departures from your local area

On the way home, we have time for short visits to Buxton and Bakewell in the picturesque Peak District.

Highlights

Blackpool Heritage Tram

2017 Departures Blackpool Illuminations

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Ludlow Castle

Ludlow, Shrewsbury & Secrets of Shropshire Explore three wonderful and varied towns and discover the unspoilt, breathtaking beauty of Shropshire on this fabulous break. With its lovely landscape of hills, rolling farmland and river valleys, you’ll discover a delightful corner of Great Britain dotted with sleepy black-and-white timbered towns and villages, historic castles and fine medieval churches. Bridgnorth, home to Britain’s steepest funicular, is the first stop of this tour before we reach our hotel for the first night. The following day starts with a visit to the world-famous market town of Ironbridge, with its eponymous arches spanning the River Severn. From here we continue to the historic market town of Ludlow, one of the most attractive towns in England. You may like to visit St Laurence’s Church, or perhaps explore the castle, which rises high above the river.

Ironbridge Gorge

Our final day takes in historic Shrewsbury, with its timber-framed buildings and steep, narrow streets. Perhaps explore the Regimental Museum, housed in the castle, and famous Shrewsbury Abbey, home of the fictional detective Brother Cadfael. We head home in the afternoon, arriving back in your local area by early to mid evening.

You will be staying in a good, threestar standard hotel in the Shropshire/ West Midlands area such as the Telford White Horse or Holiday Inn, Great Barr. Your room will have private facilities, TV and tea/coffee-making facilities and all hotels have good restaurant and bar facilities. 2017 Departures

Ludlow, Shrewsbury & Secrets of Shropshire

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• A visit to Ironbridge Gorge • Explore Ludlow with its famous castle • Discover the Severn Valley market town of Bridgnorth • Pay a visit to picturesque Shrewsbury • Two nights’ dinner, bed and English breakfast accommodation at a hotel in the West Midlands area See chart below for departures from your local area

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S 15 Sep

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I feel I must write to thank you for one of the best coach holidays ever!

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Mrs Whitwell, York

Timber-framed house in Shrewsbury

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Theatre & Entertainment 2 days from

£129 per person

Our super value ‘Four-star Best of the West End’ breaks offer you the opportunity to see a West End hit show of your choice and explore the capital. Return coach travel between your local area and central London is included – so why not treat yourselves to a wonderful evening at the theatre? Your break includes a Saturday evening theatre ticket – all you need to do is decide which show you’d like to see. Choose from long-running classics to exciting new shows that everyone wants to see! You’ll also enjoy free time in London’s West End for a few hours’ shopping and sightseeing.

Your West End Show Choices

Top Price

Four-Star Best of the West End

Standard Plus

Aladdin

Standard

Wicked

NEW! 42nd Street

£149 £177 £209

Aladdin

£165 £169 £204

NEW! An American in Paris

£145 £181 £213

NEW! Dreamgirls

£155 £185 £205

NEW! Half a Sixpence

£137 £173 £225

Beautiful - The Carole King Musical

£145 £161 £209

NEW! Annie

£129 £181 £201

Kinky Boots

£149 £174 £227

Les Misérables

£149 £169 £203

Mamma Mia!

£131 £173 £201

Matilda

£155 £175 £209

Motown

£155 £191 £225

School of Rock

£137 £171 £217

NEW! The Girls

£173 £189 £205

The Lion King

£161 £170 £203

The Phantom of the Opera

£129 £153 £203

Thriller

£144 £162 £215

Wicked

£129 £179 £199

Highlights • A choice of Saturday evening performance tickets for the West End show of your choice • Leisure time in a four-star luxury hotel • Free time in London for shopping and sightseeing • One night’s bed and English breakfast accommodation in a four-star hotel in Greater London

Your Four-Star Hotel

Ticket Options

We have selected three excellent four-star hotels within easy reach of Central London by coach. The hotels are: Holiday Inn, Wembley; Crowne Plaza, Heathrow and Park Inn, Heathrow. All hotels have leisure facilities including indoor swimming pools.

■ Standard Ticket – Tickets will have a face-value of between £19.50 and £39.50, depending on show, and are usually located in the rear and upper circle (sometimes balcony).

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■ Standard Plus Ticket – Tickets will have a face-value of between £35.00 and £59.50, depending on show, and are usually located in the stalls, dress circle or front upper circle.. ■ Top Price Ticket – Tickets will be top price tickets, with a facevalue of between £47.50 and £72.50, depending on show, and seats will be located in the front stalls and front dress circle.

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An American in Paris

The new production of this comedy classic includes the songs ‘We’re In The Money’ and, of course, ‘42nd Street’.

Disney’s new Broadway musical Aladdin will sweep you into a world filled with beauty, comedy and breathtaking spectacle.

Les Misérables

Mamma Mia!

Matilda

A wonderful tongue-in-cheek production of Abba’s hit songs and glittering ‘70s nostalgia – even better than the film!

Roald Dahl’s much loved fantastic story of Matilda adapted for the stage is taking the theatre world by storm!

The Phantom of the Opera

Kinky Boots

Dreamgirls Follow female trio ‘The Dreams’ from Chicago as they learn that show business isn’t as glamorous as it seems.

Annie

Cameron Mackintosh’s adaptation of this classic includes songs ‘Flash Bang Wallop’, ‘Money to Burn’ and ‘Half a Sixpence’.

Filled with instantly recognisable songs including ‘Tomorrow’ and ‘It’s The Hard Knock Life’, the feelgood favourite Annie returns to the West End this September!

Motown

Disney’s The Lion King

Top Price

Broadway’s hit reimagining of the film includes George and Ira Gershwin’s songs ‘I Got Rhythm’, ‘S Wonderful’ and many more.

Half a Sixpence

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Cameron Mackintosh’s spectacular production sweeps its audience through a tale of passion and destruction.

Beautiful – The Carole King Story The true story of one of the most successful solo acts in music history Carole King wrote the soundtrack to a generation.

The story of Motown which launched Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, The Temptations and many more.

A breathtaking spectacle of animals, each one brought to life by a cast of over 40 actors.

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The Girls The true story of the Yorkshire Calendar Girls from the combined musical talents of Gary Barlow and Tim Firth.

School of Rock

With songs by Grammy® and Tony® winning pop icon Cyndi Lauper, this celebration is about the belief that you can change the world when you change your mind.

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s romantic masterpiece – fabulous music, costumes and special effects.

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Based on the hit movie, this new musical follows Dewey Finn, a wannabe rock star who decides to earn an extra bit of cash by posing as a supply teacher at a prep school.

Find the area code for your local pick-up point on pages 54-55

Thriller

Wicked

Expect your favourite Michael Jackson songs delivered by an exceptionally talented cast and live band!

This spellbinding musical tells the story of the legendary witches from The Wizard of Oz with stunning sets and special effects.

Beautiful

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Theatre & Entertainment 2 days from

£215 per person

Neil Diamond – 50th Anniversary Concert Neil Diamond, one of the greatest performers of all time, will perform live in concert at Birmingham’s Barclaycard Arena this October! Having sold well over 130 million records worldwide, and amassed a staggering 37 charting singles in a career spanning five decades, Neil Diamond has created defining hits for generation after generation of loyal fans. During the show, he’ll perform classic hits from his repertoire which may include ‘Don’t Bring Me Flowers’ and ‘Sweet Caroline’, as well as songs from his latest album. With a visit to Stratford-upon-Avon also included, don’t miss your chance to see one of the world’s most successful singer-songwriters performing live in the UK this year! See chart below for departures from your local area

Highlights • A seated ticket (face value £65) to see Neil Diamond live at the Barclaycard Arena, Birmingham (ticket upgrades available) • A shopping and sightseeing visit to Stratford-upon-Avon • One night’s bed and buffet breakfast accommodation based on a twin room with private facilities at a good quality hotel in the Midlands area 2 days from

£145 per person

Royal Albert Hall

Classical Spectacular Highlights

Take your seat in the Royal Albert Hall for Raymond Gubbay’s Classical Spectacular, the UK’s most popular classical music show. Enjoy some of the world’s greatest and best-loved classical music, such as Ravel’s ‘Bolero’ and Rossini’s ‘William Tell Overture’, performed by some of the country’s best orchestral musicians.

• A Choir Seat in the Royal Albert Hall for Classical Spectacular (ticket upgrades available) • A sightseeing tour of London or time to shop and sightsee • One night’s bed and buffet breakfast at a three-star standard hotel in London

This unique evening of music, combined with a dazzling laser show using the latest state of the art technology, culminates in a thundering finale to the music of the ‘1812 Overture’! You’ll also have the opportunity to enjoy a sightseeing tour of London, or just spend time at leisure in the capital. See chart below for departures from your local area Find the area code for your local pick-up point on pages 54-55

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£199 per person

André Rieu in the UK

Join us on a very special festive-tide break to see ‘Waltz King’, André Rieu, together with the wonderful Johann Strauss Orchestra, choir and soloists, in one of three great UK concert venues.

Departures available:

An unforgettable night of music and showmanship awaits you, as the violin maestro returns to the UK with a brand new show full of colourful surprises, a repertoire ranging from romantic, emotional ballads to the most gorgeous and celebrated waltzes, and with more than a sprinkling of festive stardust to mark this special time of the year. Always a delightful and memorable experience, André Rieu’s shows see rapt audiences hum, sing along, sway and even dance in the aisles to the music!

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Highlights • A seated ticket for your selected André Rieu & the Johann Strauss Orchestra concert (ticket upgrades available for a supplement) • One night’s bed and buffet breakfast accommodation based on a twin room at a good quality hotel in Greater London, the Midlands or the Central Belt of Scotland

Your Concert Ticket

Our breaks include return comfortable coach travel, overnight bed and buffet breakfast accommodation in a good quality hotel and a ticket for the concert. Transfers to and from the show are included.

All of our André Rieu UK concert breaks include a £45 face value seated ticket. Upgrades to £65, £80 and £99 face value tickets are available for supplements of £25, £45 and £70 respectively. All supplements include a booking fee. Please make your choice at the time of booking. Deposit £100.

See chart below for departures from your local area

Your Hotel You will be staying in one of a range of good quality hotels in Greater London, the central belt of Scotland or the Midlands, depending on your choice of venue.

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Theatre & Entertainment 2 days from

£195 per person

Daniel O’Donnell at the Brighton Centre Highlights

Join us in Brighton in December 2017 for a wonderful, festive concert with Daniel O’Donnell – enjoy a fantastic show and a great party atmosphere in the famous Brighton Centre as Daniel and his Band perform live with a mix of classic hit songs and festive tunes that have become such warm favourites with all of Daniel’s fans. This is one Christmas party you won’t want to miss!

• A seated ticket to see Daniel O’Donnell in concert at the Brighton Centre (£42.50 ticket face value) • A visit to the famous Brighton Lanes and shops, or similar place of interest subject to route home • One night’s bed and buffet breakfast accommodation at a good quality hotel within convenient coach transfer distance of Brighton

Leaving your local area in the early morning, we’ll travel directly to your overnight hotel arriving early afternoon. You’ll have time to check-in and freshen up before the coach transfers you to the Brighton Centre for a spectacular festive concert with Daniel O’Donnell. Accompanied by his band and Mary Duff, Daniel will perform a selection of his greatest hits as well as songs from his latest album release plus a few Christmas treats.

See chart below for departures from your local area The Victorian Brighton Pier

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My wife and I had a lovely weekend break to see Daniel O’Donnell in concert. Our tour manager and driver were both excellent, and most thoughtful and caring towards everyone on the tour. Many thanks.

After a comfortable night in your hotel, we return to central Brighton on day two to visit the famous Brighton Lanes. Wander this delightful maze of narrow, cobbled streets, divided into the North and South Lanes and browse the independent shops, boutiques, restaurants and trendy cafés in search of unusual gifts, traditional crafts, antiques and festive treats. You will leave around mid-afternoon for the journey home.

Mr Miles, via email

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Your Hotel You will be staying overnight at a good quality hotel within convenient coach transfer distance of Brighton. All bedrooms have private facilities, a trouser press and a hairdryer. All hotels have good bars and restaurants and as a guest of Newmarket you are assured a warm welcome.

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Theatre & Entertainment 2 days from

£195 per person

Elvis

with the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra Join us for an unforgettable night of music and showmanship in the company of Elvis in Concert Live On-Screen with the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra Live On-Stage. Take your seat in the Genting Arena, Birmingham, for the unforgettable Elvis with the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra. Following the sold-out British arena tour last year, and the number one multi-platinum album ‘The Wonder Of You’, Elvis returns to the UK for a concert experience like no other, featuring the most recognisable voice of all time. Your evening will include a special personal appearance from Priscilla Presley, and the break will also include a chance to soak up the history, culture and beauty of Stratford-upon-Avon. See chart below for departures from your local area

Highlights • A seated ticket (face value £52.50) for the Elvis with the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra at The Genting Arena, Birmingham • A visit to Stratford-upon-Avon • One night’s bed and full English breakfast in a good quality hotel in the Midlands 2 days from

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Royal Albert Hall

Cirque du Soleil OVO – New Show At the Royal Albert Hall

The spectacular performance of Cirque du Soleil has to be seen to be believed. In 2018 Highlights they present OVO, a stunning new show combining a blend of astonishing acrobatics, • A £44 Category 3 ticket for awesome aerial acts, spectacular sets and amazing characters with flamboyant OVO (upgrades available) at costumes – all set to wonderful music – in the awe inspiring Royal Albert Hall. It’s a feast the Royal Albert Hall for the senses! • A visit to London’s West End with time for shopping During this break, you will also have free time to enjoy the famous sights, open spaces and world-class shopping of the nation’s capital. • One nights’ bed and breakfast hotel accommodation at a See chart below for departures from your local area four-star hotel in the Greater London area 2017/18 Departures Elvis (2017) Cirque du Soleil (2018)

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Sporting Breaks 2 days from

£145 per person

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The Open Meeting, Cheltenham Experience the drama and excitement of the first major National Hunt meeting of the season on this great value two-day break to the Cheltenham Open Meeting. Be there to enjoy the Gold Cup, the Greatwood Handicap Hurdle and two full autumn afternoons of the very best horse racing! Arriving in good time on the Saturday, you’ll be joining the huge crowds to enjoy a full day’s racing culminating in the Paddy Power Gold Cup. After overnighting in a hotel, we’ll be back on day two for another day of pulsating racing with the Greatwood Handicap Hurdle at its crescendo! In last year’s Gold Cup, racegoers will remember the cracking finish as Jonjo O’Neill’s Taquin Du Seuil put on a late spurt to beat 20/1 shot Village Vic to the post and scoop the £160,000 top prize. And the Greatwood Handicap

Highlights

• Admission to the Best Mate Enclosure on the last two days of the Open (ticket upgrades available) • One night’s dinner, bed and English breakfast accommodation at a three-star hotel within 90 minutes by coach of Cheltenham Racecourse See chart below for departures from your local area

Hurdle was no different with eventual winner North Hill Harvey and runner-up Modus leaving the crowd breathless with a thrilling race to the line – half-alength the difference where it counted! During your two days at Cheltenham you’ll have access to two grandstands, marquees and entertainment, not to mention all forms or betting, and refreshments at the Harry Ramsden’s restaurant and a choice of bars.

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Sporting Breaks 2 days from

£215 per person

Cheltenham Festival 2018 The Blue Riband Event of the National Hunt Season, its flagship Timico Gold Cup the sport’s richest prize other than The Grand National, the Cheltenham Festival is not only one of the highlights of the racing calendar, but a raucous, colourful celebration of approaching spring, and a not-to-be-missed gathering of the racing clans. Join us in 2018! Experience two thrilling days of premier horse racing and soak up the excitement of the Festival. Your ticket includes entry to the Best Mate Enclosure, directly opposite the main Grandstand, granting you access to the area’s temporary stands, marquees and entertainment, not to mention all forms of betting, and refreshments. Celebrate or commiserate with fellow race-goers the outcomes of the afternoon’s exhilarating racing, the highlight of which will be Ladbrokes

Highlights • Enjoy the excitement of the Timico Cheltenham Gold Cup • Admission to the Best Mate Enclosure on the last two days of the Festival (ticket upgrade available) • One night’s dinner, bed and English breakfast hotel accommodation within a 90-minute coach transfer of Cheltenham Racecourse See chart below for departures from your local area

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World Hurdle on day one, and the running of the Gold Cup on day two. At the end of an unforgettable break, board the coach to head for home, arriving back in your local area by late evening, richer for the wonderful experience, whatever the outcome at the bookies’ stalls.

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We have just returned from The Cheltenham Gold Cup with your company and we enjoyed every moment of it. We will definitely travel with you again.

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Mrs Higgins, via email

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Scenic Railways 4 days from

£239 per person

Portmeirion Village

Ffestiniog Railway

Portmeirion & Welsh Mountain Steam Highlights

The extraordinary Italianate village of TV’s The Prisoner fame, with its ornate, colour-washed buildings and Mediterranean piazza surrounded by beautiful sub-tropical woodland gardens, and two wonderful railway journeys through North Wales’ stunning scenery, all add up to a memorable break, based in the coastal resort of Rhyl.

• Single journeys on the Conwy Valley Railway and Ffestiniog Railway • Visits to Llandudno and Portmeirion • Three nights’ dinner, bed and Welsh breakfast accommodation at the Westminster Hotel in Rhyl

Journey on the Conwy Valley Line which takes you through heather-clad moors and mountains to Blaenau Ffestiniog where you’ll transfer to the Ffestiniog Railway for the twisting descent through the Snowdonia National Park to Porthmadog. See chart below for departures from your local area

3 days from

£185 per person

Lake Windermere

Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway

Autumn Gold in the Lakes Highlights

From the historic streets of Chester to the awesome beauty of the Lakes clothed in their autumnal splendour, there’s something for everyone on this ever-popular weekend break.

• Lake District visit and a trip on the Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway and a cruise on Lake Windermere • Tour of the Peak District • A visit to Chester • Two nights’ dinner, bed and English breakfast accommodation at a good hotel in the Manchester or Liverpool areas

En route to the Lakes, we’ll take in Matlock, Bakewell and beautiful and unspoilt Miller’s Dale. In the Lakes, we’ll take a ride on the famous Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway, enjoy a cruise on the Windermere Steamer and visit the charming town of Bowness-on-Windermere. We make a short stop in Chester with its imposing sandstone cathedral, city walls and famous ‘Rows’ - galleried tiers of shops dating back to medieval times - on the way home. See chart below for departures from your local area Find the area code for your local pick-up point on pages 54-55

Portmeirion & Welsh Mountain Steam

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North York Moors Railway

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Town at Beamish

Beamish, Whitby & North York Moors Railway Highlights

This varied weekend gives you the chance to explore Beamish, ‘The Living Museum of the North’, a wonderful re-creation of North-East life in 1825 and 1913, and to enjoy some sea air in the delightful resort of Whitby, with its many attractions.

• A ride on the North York Moors Railway from Pickering to Grosmont • Entrance to Beamish, the Living Museum of the North • Visits to Harrogate, Whitby and Richmond • Three nights’ dinner, bed and English breakfast accommodation at the St George’s Hotel in Darlington (or similar)

You’ll also journey through some stunning scenery on the steam-hauled North Yorks Moor Railway, which follows George Stephenson’s original 1836 route to Grosmont. Visits to Harrogate with its colourful gardens and shopping and the historic market town Richmond, complete the break. See chart below for departures from your local area

3 days from

£199 per person

Cotswolds

Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway

Steam in the Cotswolds Combine the romance and nostalgia of the ‘Golden Age of Steam’ with a tour of the gently rolling hills and honey-coloured stone villages of the Cotswolds. Enjoy a scenic tour through the beautiful Cotswolds countryside together with visits to Chipping Campden, one of the regions best preserved towns and Bourton-on-the-Water, known as the ‘Venice of the Cotswolds’ with its picturesque low arched stone bridges across the River Windrush. This wonderful break includes a rail journey to the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway from Toddington to Cheltenham, hauled by heritage steam locomotive, through the Malvern Hills, the Vale of Evesham and the 693-yard long Greet Tunnel! See chart below for departures from your local area

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Highlights • Journey on the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway • Visits to Bourton-on-theWater and Chipping Campden • Two nights’ dinner, bed & breakfast accommodation at a three-star hotel in the West Midlands area Find the area code for your local pick-up point on pages 54-55

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British Military Cemetery, Ypres

Battlefields of World War One This fascinating journey retraces the events of the Great War, visiting some of the most poignant and important sites of the Somme and Ypres Salient, with our knowledgeable guide taking you back through history. Explore the sights of Ypres Salient and Poperinge. We include entrance to Talbot House, a living museum that truly captures the spirit of the Great War. Next you’ll follow the route the troops and convoys used to take to Ypres. Continue up to Langemarck past the imposing statue of the Brooding Soldier and visit Tyne Cot Cemetery and the Memorial Museum Passchendaele 1917. Hear the haunting sound of ‘The Last Post’, played every evening at 8.00pm since 2 July 1928 under the imposing arches of the Menin Gate.

Highlights

• Full day exploration of the Somme • Full day in Ypres Salient • Includes entrance to the Historial de la Grand Guerre, the Memorial Museum Passchendaele 1917 and Talbot House • Three nights’ bed and continental breakfast at a three-star standard hotel in the Lille area Please Note: Each day’s itinerary is subject to small changes at the tour manager’s discretion. Due to the extensive itinerary on this tour, we regret that we are not able to accommodate individual requests for visits en route.

Your visit to the Somme begins with a visit to the Historial de la Grande Guerre museum where you’ll gain an insight into the conflict. You’ll then continue to Thiepval Memorial, Ulster Tower and Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial. You’ll also stop at Vimy Ridge and the French cemetery Notre Dame de Llorette. This thought-provoking trip promises to be a truly moving break.

Due to the nature of some of the terrain on this tour, we strongly recommend that comfortable walking shoes be worn.

See chart below for departures from your local area

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Your Hotel You will be staying in a three-star standard hotel in the Lille area. Rooms in all hotels have private facilities, colour TV and telephone. All hotels will either have good restaurant and bar facilities, or restaurants located close by. Thiepval Memorial

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Keukenhof

The Best of the Dutch Bulbfields 2018 The mesmerising colour and floral magic of the world famous Keukenhof Gardens with its seven million spectacular flower bulbs, a full day in the lively Dutch capital Amsterdam, with its canals and cobblestones, and a visit to the beautiful Belgian city of Bruges, the delightful ‘Venice of the North’, are the highlights of this wonderful break. We start with a visit to the famous Keukenhof Gardens, with its acres of daffodils, crocuses, narcissi and hyacinths carpeting the ground with stunning colour, before heading to cosmopolitan Amsterdam, historic city of canals and cobblestones. Spend the day at your leisure or alternatively join our optional half-day excursion to visit a traditional cheese farm and a wooden shoe factory at the pretty seaside resort of Volendam on the shores of the reclaimed Markenmeer inland sea. Don’t miss the optional cruise through the Bulbfields at Keukenhof, taking Keukenhof

Highlights • Entrance to Keukenhof Gardens • Visit to Amsterdam • Visit to picturesque Bruges • Three nights’ bed and continental breakfast accommodation at a three-star standard hotel within easy reach of Keukenhof by coach See chart below for departures from your local area

Optional Excursions (prices per person)

Amsterdam

in the magnificent flora; or whilst in Amsterdam we offer an optional canal cruise along the city’s meandering network of canals. Cruising is one of the best ways to see this beautiful city, taking in the Royal Palace and worldrenowned Rijksmuseum - home to the artwork of the Dutch masters. A visit to charming Bruges is also included, famous for its picturesque network of canals, fine medieval architecture and magnificent town square.

Bulbfields Cruise* – £14 Cheese and Clogs Tour (half day) – £19 Amsterdam Canal Cruise – £16 *Please Note: The Bulbfields Cruise may be bookable at Keukenhof on the day for € 8 per person if spaces are available. However, to guarantee your place we recommend you book our optional excursion which includes a pre-booking fee.

See chart below for departures from your local area

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We loved the floral displays – quite spectacular. Mr Barrow, Surrey

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Your Hotel You will be staying in a three-star standard hotel within easy reach of Keukenhof by coach. All hotels offer rooms with private facilities, TV and a telephone.

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European Coach Breaks 4 days from

£275 per person

Zundert flower parade

Amsterdam & the Dutch Flower Parade Highlights

Europe’s oldest flower parade – a breathtaking, colourful and unforgettable display – as well as a full day in cosmopolitan Amsterdam, and a visit to picturesque Bruges, the enchanting ‘Venice of the North’, are the highlights of this wonderful four-day break. For the yearly flower parade, each of the hamlets surrounding Zundert, birthplace of Vincent Van Gogh, designs and builds its own float, grows the flowers needed and competes for the ‘Best in Parade’ prize. With over 600,000 dahlias covering the giant, fantastical floats it really is a remarkable sight, drawing thousands of spectators each year. We include reserved seating for the Parade, guaranteeing you marvellous views.

• A seat for the Flower Parade in Zundert • Visits to Amsterdam and Bruges • Three nights’ bed and breakfast hotel accommodation within 60 minutes of Zundert

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During your long weekend you’ll also visit cosmopolitan Amsterdam, the picturesque city of canals and cobblestones with the chance to join our Cheese & Clogs Tour to the old fishing village of Volendam. We also include a short stop in the ‘Chocolate and Lace’ city of Bruges – the enchanting ‘Venice of the North’ and one of the most visited medieval cities in the world.

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Your Hotel You will be staying in a carefully chosen three-star standard hotel within convenient coaching distance of Zundert. All hotels offer rooms with private facilities and each has a good restaurant and bar. Bruges

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The famous water-lily pond – Monet’s Garden

Monet’s Garden, Rouen & Paris Visits to Monet’s House and Garden (home to the iconic water-lily ponds) in the Normandy village of Giverny, the ‘Joan of Arc’ city of Rouen, and the incomparable French capital Paris are the wonderful highlights of this hugely popular tour. This combination of natural beauty and historic sights is sure to live long in the memory. Visit the small village of Giverny, home and inspiration to perhaps the most famous of the French Impressionists, Claude Monet. Monet’s house, with its attractive pink façade has been restored to its original beauty. In the garden, re-planted to his design, you will find his studio and the lily pond, subject of many of his paintings. This break also includes a visit to Rouen. Stroll along narrow bustling streets or climb the belfry of the Gros Horloge and enjoy wonderful views of the city. Rouen was also the site of the trial

Highlights • A visit to Giverny, including entry to Monet’s House and Garden • Visit to Rouen • Visit to Paris with included panoramic city tour • Three nights’ bed and full hot buffet breakfast accommodation at the four-star Mercure Maurepas in St Quentin (or similar) See chart below for departures from your local area

Optional Excursions (prices per person) Monet’s House

Montparnasse Tower – £16 Latin Quarter & River Cruise – £15

and execution of Joan of Arc – see her monument in the Place du Vieux Marché. You’ll also enjoy a full day in Paris with an included panoramic sightseeing tour. Whilst in Paris perhaps join our optional excursion to the Montparnasse Tower. Ride up in one of the fastest lifts in the world and enjoy incredible city views. After a day at leisure we offer the chance to bid Paris “au revoir” on an optional visit to the Latin Quarter together with a romantic cruise along the River Seine.

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We highly recommend Newmarket Holidays. Our trip to Paris and Monet’s Garden was excellent.

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Mrs Hemmings, Birmingham

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Ironbridge Gorge Victorian Christmas Step back in time at Blists Hill Victorian Town, one of the museums that make up the World Heritage Site of Ironbridge, and learn how the festive season would have been celebrated in the 1800s. On this wonderful tour, you’ll see the memorable sight of the famous 196-foot long bridge spanning the spectacular Severn Gorge and visit Blists Hill, the award-winning recreated Victorian town where knowledgeable, costumed staff will give you a fascinating insight into Victorian life. You’ll also spend an afternoon at Birmingham’s Frankfurt Christmas Market - one of the largest outside Germany, featuring traditional wooden chalet-style stalls.

Highlights • Entrance to Blists Hill Victorian Town • A visit to Ironbridge Gorge • A visit to Birmingham’s Frankfurt Christmas market • One night’s bed and English breakfast accommodation at a three-star standard hotel in the Midlands area

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Harrogate Christmas Market

Harrogate Christmas Markets This unmissable pre-Christmas break blends time to enjoy a truly ‘British’ Christmas Market in the delightful Yorkshire spa town of Harrogate, a visit to picturesque Buxton and a scenic tour through the beautiful Peak District. Situated in the heart of Harrogate’s historic Montpellier Quarter, browse over 190 colourful stalls in the Craft and Gift Marquee, enjoy traditional snacks and savour the enticing smells in the food and drinks marquee, or visit Santa in his Grotto - with real reindeer! Allow time to explore the town itself too, with its great mix of shops, tea houses and eateries. Our visit to Buxton in the Peak District includes time to explore this charming market town with it famous Crescent, Grade-II-listed Pavilion Gardens and tempting shops. See chart below for departures from your local area Find the area code for your local pick-up point on pages 54-55

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Manchester’s Christmas Markets Regularly named as one of the best in Europe, here’s your chance to experience Manchester’s award-winning Christmas Markets, home to over 300 beautifully festooned stalls and chalets spread across the city centre bursting with Yuletide cheer. Together with a visit to the famous Arndale Centre - the UK’s largest citycentre shopping centre - this is the perfect Christmas shopping break! Every year since 1998, the streets of this vibrant city centre and its surroundings are transformed for the festive season. From Albert Square through to King Street, from Exchange Square and on to Cathedral Gardens, you’ll find a host of markets selling handmade gifts, trinkets, jewellery, Christmas decorations and much, much more. Enjoy a glass of chilled Prosecco or warming mulled wine and perhaps a traditional Bratwurst or old-fashioned hog roast as you soak up the

Highlights • Visits to Manchester’s Christmas markets • Free time to explore Manchester’s Arndale Centre • One night’s bed and buffet breakfast accommodation in three-star standard hotel in the North West area Accessibility: Manchester’s Christmas markets are spread over approximately ten different sites, so visiting them all entails a lot of walking. As all the markets are outdoors, we strongly recommend warm clothing and comfortable footwear.

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atmosphere of the stalls. There are also plenty of bars and restaurants in which to enjoy a more formal early evening meal (payable locally) with something to suit everyone’s taste and budget.

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Manchester is regularly named as one of the best Christmas markets in Europe!

For a more luxurious shopping experience, visit New Cathedral Street where the famous names include Harvey Nichols, Burberry and Michael Kors, and there’ll also be time to visit the renowned Arndale Centre, housing over 200 brands and boutique shops all under one roof - guaranteed to help you complete your Christmas shopping!

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York Christmas Fayre Don’t miss this great value overnight break to the ever popular St Nicholas Fayre, which takes place in the heart of the historic city of York. The finest crafts, gifts, food, festive fun, musical entertainment and much more combine to create a really memorable Yuletide experience. Soak up the unique atmosphere, and perhaps buy some unusual and interesting Christmas presents at the Christmas Fayre, which winds across the city from the Coppergate Centre, through the medieval Shambles, to Newgate Market. You’ll have time to wander around York centre with all the major high street names, as well as trendy boutiques, the first Harvey Nichols to open outside London, and the city’s renowned German Christmas Market.

Highlights • A visit to York’s St Nicholas Fayre • A visit to Leeds • One night’s bed and English breakfast accommodation within 90 minutes’ drive of York

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Four-Star London Christmas Shopping Experience the incomparable atmosphere of London at Christmas on this wonderful two-day break. With shops, attractions and restaurants available to suit all tastes and budgets, this is a fantastic way to start your Christmas shopping in earnest and soak up some festive spirit. From the major shops of Oxford and Regent Streets to the smaller, more unusual offerings of Covent Garden, Soho and Seven Dials, there’s nothing quite like exploring the capital at Christmastime. Perhaps also make time for a meal or a West End show during your visit. Hotel accommodation and coach travel is included on this tremendous-value break. See chart below for departures from your local area Find the area code for your local pick-up point on pages 54-55

Highlights • Time to go Christmas shopping • Free evening transfer into central London • One night’s bed and English breakfast accommodation at a four-star hotel with leisure facilities in the Greater London area

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The Emmerdale Studio Experience & Leeds Christmas Market

You can be one of the first people to enjoy the new Emmerdale Studio Experience. Learn how the stories are brought to life, see well-known sets and enjoy a visit to the ‘original Emmerdale’, Esholt, complete with the Woolpack pub. This exciting new indoor tour takes you on a journey to discover the magic that lies at the heart of this much-loved TV series. See full scale set reconstructions such as Bernice’s Salon, Smithy Cottage and the Dingles’, visit the green room, see props and costumes and learn about the behind-the-scenes techniques that go into stunts and special effects. A replica of The Woolpack is a real highlight, as is the chance to tread the boards behind the Woolpack bar for a

Highlights • Entrance to the Emmerdale Studio Experience including a guided tour • A visit to the famous Woolpack pub in Esholt • A visit to the Christkindlemarkt Leeds Christmas market • One night’s three-star standard bed and breakfast hotel accommodation in the Leeds/Bradford area See chart below for departures from your local area

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Only opened to the public since September 2016, you don’t have to be an Emmerdale fan to really enjoy this fascinating insight into one of Britain’s most iconic TV shows.

photograph – the perfect memento of your visit! This break also stops in Esholt, the original ‘Emmerdale village’ used on the TV series between 1976 and 1998, to visit the actual, original Woolpack pub where there’ll be the chance to go inside and enjoy a drink (payable locally).

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Sonja Okpu, Product Manager

We also include a visit to Leeds Christmas Market with its colourful stalls and festive decorations.

Your Hotel You’ll be staying at a three-star standard hotel in the Leeds/Bradford area. All rooms in all hotels have private facilities, a TV, tea/coffee-making facilities and a telephone, and the hotel will have a restaurant and a bar. The Dingles’ Lounge

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Edinburgh Christmas Market Highlights

Treat yourself to a festive break in delightful Edinburgh and get your Christmas shopping off to a flying start! Edinburgh is the perfect size for a short break, with all the major sights and shops within easy reach, so you’ll quickly find your way around and feel at home.

• A city sightseeing tour of Edinburgh • Free time to explore Edinburgh and a free transfer to the Ocean Terminal shopping centre • Two nights’ bed and Scottish breakfast accommodation at a good hotel in the Edinburgh area

Delve into the city’s fascinating history in the Castle, Holyrood Palace and the Royal Mile’s lanes and wynds, head for the superb shops along famous Princes Street or visit the city’s lively Christmas Markets. A short panoramic sightseeing tour of the floodlit city landmarks and Christmas lights, and a coach transfer to the Ocean Terminal shopping centre are also included. See chart below for departures from your local area

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Christmas at Blenheim Palace Highlights

Here’s your chance to see Blenheim Palace, the magnificent birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill, in all its Christmas glory. Enjoy the Living Crafts for Christmas fair together with a visit to Stratford-upon-Avon.

• Entrance to the Blenheim Palace ‘Living Crafts for Christmas’ fair, including Blenheim Palace and Blenheim Palace’s Living Crafts for Christmas fair has over 150 stalls showcasing the Gardens best of British produce and offering elegant gifts and seasonal treats. Voted the No.1 Christmas market by Country Living magazine in 2016, you’ll find all manner of artisan • Visit to Stratford-upon-Avon gifts and tasty delicacies. Your break also includes a visit to Stratford-upon-Avon, a • One night’s bed and buffet breakfast town steeped in history and the birthplace of William Shakespeare. accommodation in a three-star standard hotel in the Midlands area

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Please note: There is a fair amount of walking to explore the Blenheim Palace craft fair, palace and gardens so please ensure suitable footwear and warm clothing are worn.

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Bath Christmas Market & the Cotswolds For a couple of festive days away, look no further than this great value break to Bath’s famous Christmas market. Combining the very best of seasonal shopping, fine food, family fun and entertainment with Bath’s spectacular Christmas lights, it’s a Yuletide experience to remember! Leaving in the morning we’ll journey to Bath, arriving in the early afternoon, and leaving you free to visit the wonderful Christmas market. Set between the famous Bath Abbey and Roman Baths, 120 wooden chalet-style stalls offer quality products and great gift ideas, from handcrafted jewellery to cards, toys and local produce. You may also like to visit the restored Roman Baths and Museum, the 15th-century Abbey or the Assembly Rooms. After the chance to have an early evening meal, we’ll head to our overnight hotel.

Highlights • A visit to Bath Christmas market • Visits to Bourton-on-the-Water and Stow-on-the-Wold • A short tour of the Cotswolds • One night’s bed and English breakfast accommodation at the Express by Holiday Inn in Swindon (or similar) See chart below for departures from your local area

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After breakfast on day two we’ll journey through the beautiful Cotswolds. Here gently rolling hills, tree-lined valleys and ancient woodland form the perfect backdrop for honey-coloured stone villages and famous market towns. We will take in two of the area’s most famous towns, Bourton-on-theWater and Stow-on-the-Wold with its impressive market square. There’ll be plenty of time to explore both villages, and perhaps have lunch, before we head home in the mid-afternoon, arriving back by mid to late evening.

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We had a lovely weekend at the Bath Christmas market. Our tour manager and driver were both excellent. I’d recommend the trip to anyone. There was lots to see and do.

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Ms Ball, via email

Your Hotel You’ll be staying at a good hotel in the Swindon area, such as the Express by Holiday Inn. All rooms in all hotels have private facilities, a TV, tea/coffee-making facilities and a telephone, and the hotel will have a restaurant and a bar.

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John Rutter’s Christmas Celebration at the Royal Albert Hall

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• A Choir Seat for John Rutter’s Christmas Celebration at the Royal Celebrate the magic and music of Christmas with a classical array of festive Albert Hall (ticket upgrades available) favourites, performed by the world famous Royal Philharmonic Orchestra in the • A visit to Royal Windsor magnificent surroundings of the Royal Albert Hall. • One night’s bed and continental Featuring sing-along carols, rousing fanfares and orchestral works, together with breakfast accommodation in a threechoral pieces performed by the magnificent, King’s Singers – as well as John star standard hotel in the Greater Rutter’s annual quiz – this Yuletide extravaganza is not-to-be-missed! London area A visit to Windsor on day two completes this most memorable Christmas break. See chart below for departures from your local area

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Formerly known as Carols with the Stars, this unique, star-studded event, hosted and conducted by the broadcaster and conductor Frank Renton, is sponsored by the TV Times in aid of Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research. It’s a lively mix of celebrity, festivity and wonderful music.

• A Circle Seat at the Royal Albert Hall for Christmas with the Stars (ticket upgrades available) • A short panoramic London sightseeing tour • Time for shopping in London • One night’s bed and continental breakfast accommodation in the Greater London area

This marvellous show in the iconic Royal Albert Hall mixes traditional carol singalongs with children’s choirs, a brass band, fantastic festive tunes and appearances by well-known celebrities. With time to shop in London or the chance to join an included sightseeing tour of the capital, this is a pre-Christmas break you won’t want to miss! See chart below for departures from your local area Find the area code for your local pick-up point on pages 54-55

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Durham’s Lumiere Light Festival Two-Day Highlights

Taking place only once every two years, see the beautiful city of Durham transformed into a nocturnal wonderland as Britain’s largest light festival returns to the historic city for four magical nights and sets the city ablaze with light. Bridges and buildings, streets and even the river are turned into illuminated works of art – an unforgettable sight! Back in Durham for the fifth time, artists from around the world will illuminate the city in delightful and unexpected ways, with a series of light installations to explore. At the previous Durham Lumiere Festival in 2015, 200,000 people came to experience a spectacular programme of 29 light installations. Highlights included a ‘whale’ in the River Wear, mysterious fog tumbling down from the Cathedral and a projection that showed locals climbing the viaduct.

• A visit to the Lumiere Light Festival in Durham • Shopping and sightseeing in York • One night’s bed and English breakfast accommodation in a good hotel in the Teesside area

Three-Day Highlights • A visit to the Lumiere Light Festival in Durham • A visit to the Metrocentre • Shopping and sightseeing in York • Two nights’ bed and English breakfast accommodation in a good hotel in the Teesside area • Dinner at the hotel on the first evening

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Your break will also include the chance to visit historic, picturesque York and indulge in a spot of Christmas shopping. You may also choose to visit the glorious Minster or the famous National Railway Museum, walk the city walls, or simply enjoy a wander around the iconic Shambles.

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Everything ran like clockwork. Lovely hotel, perfect length of time in Durham adnYork. I would recommend this break.

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Your Hotel You will be staying in a comfortable hotel in the Teesside area, such as the St George’s Hotel, Darlington. All rooms in all hotels have private facilities, a TV, tea/coffee-making facilities and a telephone, and the hotel will have a restaurant and a bar.

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Chatsworth House

Chatsworth House Painted Hall

Christmas at Chatsworth Every Christmas Chatsworth House is transformed with specially decorated trees, displays of foliage and sparkling lights. Don’t miss your chance to see the ancestral home of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire in all its festive glory. Enjoy a self-guided tour of Chatsworth House with its beautifully decorated candlelit rooms, and innumerable treasures. You’ll have time to explore the three gift shops, the stableyard stalls selling mulled wine, roasted chestnuts and mince pies, and the 105-acre garden. You’ll also enjoy a visit to Chester with its magnificent cathedral, fine city walls and excellent shopping.

Highlights • Entrance to Chatsworth House and a self-guided tour • Christmas shopping in Chester • One night’s bed and buffet breakfast accommodation at a good hotel in the North-West area

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£165 per person

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Four-Star Olympia – The International Horse Show Olympia, the London International Horse Show, features show jumping and dressage with the sport’s top riders and will be a memorable evening of competition and entertainment. The evening will include such highlights as the H+M Pony Club Mini-Major and the Shetland Pony Grand National. You’ll also enjoy shopping galore in the National Hall and a sightseeing tour in central London. See chart below for departures from your local area Find the area code for your local pick-up point on pages 54-55

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Christmas at Longleat & Salisbury’s Christmas Market Experience Christmas at Longleat, as one of England’s most beautiful stately land is transformed into a world of enchantment. Enjoy a magical wintersafari together with Longleat’s stunning Festival of Light, bringing to life the world of mysterious Chinese myths and legends. You’ll also visit Salisbury’s Christmas market. At Salisbury’s Christmas market you’ll find wonderful hand-made crafts from the UK, Europe and beyond. Soak up the atmosphere by the bandstand, enjoying a glass of warming mulled wine, and explore the many other delights that Salisbury has to offer, such as the Gothic cathedral - home to one of the four surviving copies of the Magna Carta. With its House, Safari Park and Festival of Light, Longleat has plenty to see and do whatever the weather. Longleat House, set within 900-acres of ‘Capability’ Brown landscaped gardens, transforms especially for Christmastime. Explore at your leisure and perhaps add your Christmas wishes to the magical Wishing Tree! Enjoy incredibly close animal encounters on a Winter-Safari in what was the first

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Lions of Longleat

ever safari park outside of Africa. As darkness falls, the Festival of Light is sure to amaze with more than 30 acres of illuminations and a spectacular display of giant Chinese lanterns, handcrafted dragons and temples. Don’t miss the giant 50ft Singing Christmas Tree, with over 300,000 individual twinkling lights, and the only one of its kind in Europe!

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Beamish

Christmas at Beamish

Experience all the magic of Christmas-past as you join us on a wonderful festive break that has as its highlight the opportunity to step back in time at the award-winning Beamish Open Air Museum. You will also enjoy the chance to soak up the atmosphere of historic York, where the cobbled streets around the Minster are dressed in their seasonal finery. Winner of ‘Large Visitor Attraction of the Year’ in 2015, the endlessly fascinating and absorbing Beamish, near the historic city of Durham, tells the story of life in the North East of England in the early 1800s and 1900s. Experience Christmastime celebrations at 1820s Pockerley Old Hall, stroll the cobbled streets of the market town (complete with shops, school, sweet factory and dentist), explore the 1900s Town and Pit Village, and visit the working pre-WW1 1940s Home Farm. A small Christmas bazaar, festive food, steam-train rides and Father Christmas (some charges payable locally) all add to the atmosphere and a memorable day is assured.

Highlights • A visit with entrance to Beamish Open Air Museum • A visit to York Christmas market • Two nights’ dinner, bed and buffet breakfast accommodation in a three-star standard hotel in the North East area See chart below for departures from your local area

York Minster

We complete your break with a visit to York, as ever transformed for Christmastime. With its wonderful 13thcentury Gothic Minster, medieval City Walls and famous Shambles lined with little shops and cafés, enjoy wandering amongst over 100 colourful chalets that line the ‘York Christmas Market Trail’, each selling Yuletide gifts and treats amidst the aroma of roasting chestnuts and mulled wine, as you browse for those unusual Christmas presents and decorations.

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You will be staying in a carefully selected, warm and welcoming threestar standard hotel in the North East area, such as the Park Head Country Hotel, Bishop Auckland. All rooms at all hotels boast private facilities, a TV, tea/ coffee-making facilities, and all offer a good restaurant and bar. 2017 Departures Christmas at Beamish

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Ludlow Castle & Fayre

Ludlow Medieval Christmas Fayre Highlights

Celebrate the start of the festive season with this break to Ludlow’s Medieval Christmas Fayre, which takes place in the stunning setting of historic Ludlow Castle. Combined with a visit to William Shakespeare’s Stratford-upon-Avon, this makes for a really memorable, fun-filled Yuletide break.

• Admission to Ludlow Castle and the Medieval Christmas Fayre • A visit to William Shakespeare’s Stratford-upon-Avon • One night’s bed and English breakfast accommodation at a good hotel in the Midlands area

Visit the historic market town of Stratford-upon-Avon. Discover its many Shakespearian associations - his birthplace, the Royal Shakespeare Theatre and his grave at Holy Trinity Church. Visit the weekend craft market for some Christmas shopping, and perhaps enjoy a stroll along the river.

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Behind the imposing Ludlow Castle walls, you’ll find a festive scene that will transport you back to medieval days. Discover over 100 stalls selling seasonal wares, locally produced specialities, traditional goods and more.

Enjoy traditional folk music

Jesters, minstrels, pipers, singers and story-tellers provide wonderful entertainment for all ages, as well as historical re-enactments, archery and falconry displays. Explore the charming town of Ludlow itself, with its winding cobbled streets and famed ‘black and white’ buildings. Coupled with the wonderfully festive atmosphere, it all adds up to a not-to-be-missed preChristmas break!

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We had a marvellous trip to Ludlow with Newmarket Holidays. Our tour manager and driver were always helpful and were a credit to your company. Many thanks.

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Your Hotel You will be staying in a comfortable hotel in the Midlands area, such as the Park Inn, Birmingham West or the Holiday Inn Express Shrewsbury. All hotels offer rooms with private facilities and will have a good restaurant and bar. Historical re-enactments

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Arras Christmas Town

Bruges Christmas Market & Arras Christmas Town Make a short hop across the Channel and visit two of northern Europe’s most enjoyable Christmas markets – the enchanting Christmas Town of Arras, with its Flemish Baroque architecture and 1,000 years of tradition, and the charming ‘Chocolate and Lace’ picture-book city of Bruges, where cobbled streets and picturesque canals are lined by gorgeous medieval buildings. Arras Christmas Town boasts the biggest Christmas market north of Paris – 130 wooden stalls laid out under the shadow of the Big Wheel in the magnificent Grand Place selling all manner of artisan crafts and speciality gifts. Soak up the festive atmosphere amidst the aroma of mulled wine, traditional sausages and freshly made crepes and waffles as you browse for that unusual Christmas gift or decoration. Perhaps ride the Big Wheel and savour the festive magic from up high, step back in time on the traditional carousel or visit the 18th century grand cathedral and Hôtel de Ville. The famous Belgian ‘Chocolate and Lace’ city of Bruges, also known as the ‘Venice of the North’ with its canals and

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Highlights • Visit to Bruges Christmas market • Visit to Arras Christmas Town • One night’s bed and continental breakfast accommodation in a threestar standard hotel in the Lille area Disclaimer: In order to ensure the smooth operation of your holiday we reserve the right to reverse the itinerary; visiting Bruges on day one.

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cobblestones, medieval bell towers and romantic ‘Lake of Love,’ holds its popular Christmas market on the Simonsteven Plein in the heart of the old town. It’s the place to find unusual gifts, Christmas decorations and tasty Christmas delicacies – especially of the chocolateflavoured varieties! Perhaps wrap up warm and enjoy a horse-drawn carriage ride, or climb the 366 steps of the 13th century Belfry for stunning views.

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Champagne & Reims Christmas Market Don’t miss this sparkling pre-Christmas break to the UNESCO-listed, Champagne city of Reims, home to one of Europe’s largest and most spectacular Christmas markets, including the opportunity to enjoy a tour of the famous G.H. Mumm Champagne House on an optional excursion. We’ll also visit historic Arras and it’s Christmas Town. Set against the backdrop of the magnificent 13th-century cathedral, Reims’ wonderful ‘Christmas Village’ market is perfect for Yuletide gifts, traditional decorations and much, much more. There’s also a gourmet food market offering gastronomic specialities and tasty regional produce. Don’t miss the cathedral’s spectacular interior, and as darkness falls, look out for a magnificent sound and light show.

Highlights • A visit to Reims Christmas market • A visit to Arras Christmas Town • Two nights’ bed and continental breakfast accommodation in a threestar standard hotel in the Reims area See chart below for departures from your local area

Optional Excursion (price per person) G.H.Mumm Champagne House, with guided tour and tasting – £15

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Reims is such a welcoming city to visit - even more so at Christmastime, and the guided tour and tasting at G.H. Mumm Champagne House is an absolute must!

You also have the chance to take an optional excursion to the G.H. Mumm Champagne House where you’ll enjoy a tour and the opportunity to taste and buy some ‘bubbly!’ Arras Christmas Town adorns the city’s main square. Shop for gifts amidst tempting aromas of traditional sausages, crêpes and waffles, and perhaps visit the nearby, 18th century cathedral and the Gothic-styled Hôtel de Ville.

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Your Hotel You will be staying in a three-star standard hotel in the Reims area. All hotels offer comfortable, welcoming accommodation in rooms with private facilities, a TV and a telephone.

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Maastricht Christmas Market

Magical Maastricht & Valkenburg’s Christmas Cave This fun-packed festive break includes visits to the beautiful Dutch city of Maastricht, where the famous Vrijthof square shimmers with seasonal colour and charm, and to the fairy-tale town of Valkenburg, home to some of Europe’s most enchanting and colourful festive markets, including that held in an underground ‘Christmas Grotto’. Our first festive visit is to enchanting Maastricht, where the historic Vrijthof square, at the heart of the medieval city, is transformed at Christmastime. In addition to the beautifully decorated shops and wooden chalets you’ll find a traditional Christmas market packed with interesting gift ideas, an iceskating rink and Ferris wheel. In its wooded setting with its pretty squares, Valkenburg’s fairy-tale

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atmosphere is added to by the magical Christmas market held in the Gemeentegrot (‘Municipal Cave’). There will also be the chance to take in the intriguing ‘Magic Sand’ exhibit, with its exquisite sculptured sand displays (entrance payable locally), before perhaps enjoying the town’s festive light parade of floats and dancers.

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Maastricht at Christmastime

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Brussels, Bruges & Ghent Christmas Markets Visit three of Belgium’s most famous cities and soak up all the magic of their enchanting Christmas markets! Enjoy Brussels, where traditional wooden chalets offer a wealth of Christmas gift ideas, explore Bruges, with its medieval architecture and picturesque network of canals, and discover Ghent, one of Europe’s best kept secrets. Don’t miss this truly magical break! Your first stop is in Ghent, a beautifully preserved medieval city, where stunning architecture, beautiful waterways and cobbled streets provide the wonderful backdrop for the Christmas market in Sint-Baafsplein. Browse the seasonally decorated wooden huts, stroll along the beautiful Graslei, and enjoy the views at St. Michael’s Bridge.

Highlights • Half-day visits to Brussels, Bruges and Ghent Christmas markets • Two nights’ bed and continental breakfast accommodation at a three-star standard hotel in the Brussels area See chart below for departures from your local area

Continue to Brussels to enjoy the city’s much celebrated Christmas markets as you wander the 2.5km through the Grand Place, around the Bourse and up to the

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Finish in the ‘Chocolate and Lace’, UNESCO-listed city of Bruges where the popular Christmas market, held in the heart of the old town, is the place to find beautifully wrapped chocolates, colourful sweets and handmade Christmas decorations.

Mrs Seely, Salisbury

Your Hotel You will be staying in a three-star standard hotel based in or around the Brussels area, such as the Ramada Brussels Woluwe. All hotels offer comfortable rooms with private facilities. Bruges

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Salzburg

Austrian Christmas Magic With its snow-covered peaks, idyllic towns and villages dressed in their winter cloaks, there’s nowhere quite like the alpine paradise of Austria to add an extra special atmosphere to the Christmas season. On this wonderful break you’ll also have time to explore Mozart’s Salzburg, the exquisite ‘Sound of Music’ city, home to one of Europe’s most colourful Christmas markets. Enjoy an included guided tour of UNESCO-listed Salzburg. Stroll through the cobbled streets of the Altstadt and soak up the atmosphere of the Christkindlmarkt held in the shadow of the Hohensalzburg Castle and in front of the city’s ancient cathedral. With colourful stalls and the scent of gingerbread and Glühwein in the air, this is the perfect place to spend Christmas Eve. Visit the beautiful Salzkammergut lakes region – as pretty a winter wonderland as you can dream. Here we find idyllic

Mondsee, setting for the wedding scene in The Sound of Music, and the quaint riverside towns of Wolfgang, home to the famous White Horse Inn, and St. Gilgen, home to Mozart’s mother and sister. There’s also the chance to join a wonderful optional excursion to German Bavaria and the shores of the fjord-like Königsee and the beautiful alpine resort of Berchtesgaden.

Highlights • A visit to the Salzburg Christkindlmarkt with guided tour • A Christmas Day tour of the Salzkammergut Lakes region • Four nights’ dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation at the Hotel Sonne in Weyregg • Welcome drink on arrival at your Christmas hotel • 3-course dinners at the hotel on Christmas Eve and Boxing Day • 2-course Christmas Day lunch • 4-course Christmas Day turkey dinner by candlelight, with half bottle of wine per person • Live folk music entertainment at the hotel on one evening • Two nights’ bed and continental breakfast accommodation en route at a comfortable hotel in the Rhine valley area

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A warm welcome awaits you at the modern, comfortable Hotel Sonne, situated in the heart of the village of Weyregg, close to all amenities. The hotel boasts a traditional Tyrolean Stube bar and modern dining room. It also has a sauna, beauty salon and solarium (payable locally). 2017 Departure C D E F G H J K L M N P R S Austrian 22 Dec 22 Dec 22 Dec 22 Dec 22 Dec 22 Dec 22 Dec 22 Dec 22 Dec 22 Dec 22 Dec 22 Dec 22 Dec 22 Dec Christmas Magic

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A Venetian Christmas Join us as we journey south to the heart of Italy’s Veneto region, to take in the glories of La Serenissima, one of the world’s most beautiful cities, for many seen at its alluring, mystical best in its wintertime cloak. Celebrate, rest and relax in stylish surroundings, and enjoy a selection of included and optional excursions on what is sure to be a very special Christmas holiday to remember. Travelling to Venice, your journey will include an overnight stop in the Strasbourg/Colmar area of France and a picturesque journey through the Alps. You’ll arrive at your hotel in time for a welcome drink and dinner. Christmas Eve is a day of relaxation but you may choose to join today’s optional half-day excursion to the nearby ancient city of Padua. In the evening, we enjoy a Christmas Eve dinner at the hotel. Enjoy a Christmas Day to remember, which will include a festive turkey lunch and evening meal and a morning cruise on the Venice Lagoon.

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On Boxing Day, the undoubted highlight of your stay is a further included excursion to Venice. After a walking tour, the city is yours to explore. Enjoy iconic sights including gondolas, the Grand Canal, the Rialto Bridge and vast St. Mark’s Square, with its cathedral, clock tower and Doge’s Palace and close by, the famous ‘Bridge of Sighs’. We bid our hosts farewell on the morning of day six and will be back in the local area by mid-late evening on day seven.

Highlights • Christmas Eve Festive Dinner with sparkling wine and music • Christmas Day cruise on the Venice Lagoon • A guided tour of incomparable Venice - a picture at Christmastime • Four nights’ dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation at the four-star Hotel Il Burchiello in Mira • A turkey lunch on Christmas Day • Two nights’ en-route, bed and continental breakfast accommodation at a comfortable hotel in the Colmar/Strasbourg area of France See chart below for departures from your local area

Optional Excursion (price per person) Padua (half day) – Day Three - £24 Please Note: Generally in Europe shops will be closed from early afternoon on Christmas Eve until the 27th December

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Mrs Probert, Kent

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Hotel Il Burchiello lies beside the River Brenta in Mira, conveniently located between the cities of Venice and Padua. As well as providing a warm, friendly service, the hotel has a bar, restaurant, wifi and a lift. 63 traditional, comfortable rooms have a bath or shower, telephone and satellite TV.

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Black Forest

Christmas in the Black Forest Celebrate the Festive Season in the enchanting surroundings of Germany’s beautiful Black Forest region. With some wonderful excursions to enjoy, including the chance to see how an original Black Forest Gateaux is made, this will be a Christmas to remember!

Highlights

• Visits to Colmar, Triberg and Strasbourg • Scenic drive through Black Forest countryside • Four nights’ half-board accommodation (lunch and five-course candlelit dinner on The scenic setting for the fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm, with a rolling Christmas Day) at the three-star Hotel Bären in wooded landscape dotted with ancient villages of half-timbered houses, the Oberharmersbach Black Forest provides the perfect backdrop for a wonderful Christmas break that also includes visits to picture-postcard Colmar, cuckoo-clock-making • Welcome drink on arrival at your Christmas hotel centre Triberg, and an en-route stop in the exquisite Alsace capital Strasbourg. • Two nights’ en-route bed and continental breakfast hotel accommodation in the Epernay See chart below for departures from your local area area of France 7 days from

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Christmas in Normandy Picturesque Normandy, with its historic towns, time-forgotten villages and lovely old ports, is the perfect choice for a Christmas away from home, and our carefully chosen four-star hotel is an ideal base from which to explore the area. Highlights include visits to the historic Bayeux Tapestry, Joan of Arc’s Rouen and the exquisite fishing port of Honfleur plus a visit to the Chateau du Breuil Calvados distillery including a tour and Calvados tasting. On this tour, we also offer an unmissable optional excursion to explore the iconic Mont St Michel. See chart below for departures from your local area Find the area code for your local pick-up point on pages 54-55

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Highlights • Half-day visits to Rouen, Honfleur and Caen • A visit to the Bayeux Tapestry museum • Visits to the Chateau du Breuil Calvados distillery and the E. Graindourge cheese dairy • Six nights’ dinner, bed and buffet breakfast accommodation at the four-star Qualys Hotel – la Berteliere, Rouen • Four-course Christmas Day lunch with half a bottle of wine per person, mineral water and coffee and two course Christmas Day dinner

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Costa Brava

Christmas in Spain Leave behind the British winter and spend the festive season on Spain’s beautiful Costa Brava, enjoying Christmas with all the trimmings in a super hotel with excellent leisure facilities, visiting colourful Olympic city Barcelona, and enjoying a Christmas Day drive along the beautiful ‘Wild Coast’.

One of Europe’s ‘must-see’ cities, Barcelona exudes excitement at Christmastime, making up for what it lacks in snow-covered ‘Christkindl’ charm with a colourful Christmas atmosphere. Architect Antoni Gaudí’s astonishing La Sagrada Familia temple and the sites of the 1992 Olympic Games are amongst the city’s other memorable highlights. There’s also a chance to hunt for last-minute gifts and learn about some truly bizarre Catalan Christmas traditions on an included guided tour.

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Celebrate Christmas Day with a tour of the Costa Brava’s quaint fishing towns and dramatic scenery, before enjoying a four-course lunch with wine and music at the hotel. On Boxing Day complete a marvellous break by joining the optional excursion to the fabled monastery at Montserrat, a centuries-old place of pilgrimage.

Highlights • Full day visit to Barcelona on Christmas Eve • Scenic coastal drive on Christmas Day • Four nights’ dinner, bed and continental breakfast accommodation at the four-star Caprici Verd Hotel in Santa Susanna • Four-course Christmas Day lunch with half a bottle of wine per person • Evening entertainment at the Caprici Verd hotel • Two nights’ en-route bed and breakfast hotel accommodation in France See chart below for departures from your local area

Optional Excursion (price per person) Montserrat (full day) – Day Five - £19 Please Note: Generally in Europe shops will be closed from early afternoon on Christmas Eve until the 27th December

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Your Hotel You will be staying at the four-star Caprici Verd Hotel in Santa Susanna situated on the seafront, just 100m from the beach and a short stroll from the town centre. Rooms include a TV, hairdryer & mini-bar, and the hotel offers a gym, spa pool, sauna and swimming pools.

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Limone, Lake Garda

Christmas on Lake Garda Join us for an unforgettable festive-tide holiday on the picturesque shores of Italy’s largest and most spectacular lake. Based in a comfortable hotel, the emphasis is firmly on rest and relaxation, combined with a little exploration of a place that has drawn visitors to its beautiful shores and surrounding region for the last hundred years. Travelling to Lake Garda from your local area, we will make an overnight stop in the Strasbourg/Colmar area of France before continuing through Switzerland on day two, arriving mid-afternoon. On Christmas Eve you may wish to join our optional half-day optional excursion we explore “fair Verona’’, the historic backdrop for Romeo and Juliet, and home to an annual opera season held in its Roman amphitheatre. On Christmas Day you’ll get to know this beautiful part of Italy on our scenic boat trip. There will be a light turkey lunch at your hotel, and then in the evening, take a seat for a celebration dinner. It’s a

Highlights • A scenic boat trip on Christmas Day • Four nights’ dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation at the four-star Hotel Sole in Riva del Garda • A five-course Christmas Eve Dinner with sparkling wine and music • A turkey lunch on Christmas Day • Two nights’ en-route, bed and breakfast accommodation in a comfortable hotel in the Strasbourg/ Colmar area of France See chart below for departures from your local area

Riva del Garda Town

perfect way to spend a special day. An unmissable optional excursion to Venice awaits on Boxing Day. Discover its mysterious labyrinth of alleys and waterways, spectacular St Mark’s Square, the Doge’s Palace, the Rialto Bridge, and the mystique of the Palace of Prisons and the Bridge of Sighs. On the morning of day six, we bid farewell to our hosts and begin out journey home, once again staying overnight in the Strasbourg/Colmar area of France before continuing home after a wonderful Christmas break.

Optional Excursions (prices per person) Verona (half day) – Day Three - £26 Venice (full day) – Day Five - £42 Please Note: Generally in Europe shops will be closed from early afternoon on Christmas Eve until the 27th December

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Diano Marina

Christmas on the Italian Riviera Journey south to warmer climes and spend the festive season on the colourful shores of the Mediterranean. Enjoy the welcoming atmosphere of a delightful family run hotel in the heart of the charming resort of Diano Marina, down the ages one of the most favoured watering holes of discerning visitors to the beautiful ‘Riviera of Flowers’. Crossing the Channel on the morning of day one, our onward journey to Diano Marina includes an overnight stay in the Beaune/Dijon area of France. Arriving in the afternoon of day two you will have plenty of time to rest and relax at the hotel or on the beach, hopefully with a refreshing drink or an ice cream! On Christmas Eve, a four course dinner and games will be part of a traditional Italian Christmas Eve. You may also join an optional full day excursion to glamorous Monte Carlo. Christmas Day begins with a festive glass of sparkling spumante, before you enjoy wonderful views on a scenic coastal drive. Round off the day with a five-course, traditional Christmas Dinner and dancing.

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A relaxed Boxing Day can be spent enjoying the resort and your hotel, or you might choose to join a final optional excursion to Ventimiglia and San Remo. This evening, conclude your break with a four-course farewell dinner by candlelight. On the morning of the 27th December bid ‘Arrivederci’ to our hosts and board the coach for the return journey to France where, once again, we’ll overnight before continuing home after a wonderful Christmas break!

Highlights • A half-day scenic coastal drive on Christmas Day • Four nights’ dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation at the three-star Hotel Helios in Diano Marina • Dancing after dinner on your day of arrival • Traditional Grande Tombola entertainment on Christmas Eve • Christmas Day five-course dinner • Dinner by candlelight on Boxing Day • Two nights’ en-route accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis in the Beaune/Dijon area of France See chart below for departures from your local area

Optional Excursions (prices per person) Monte Carlo & Monaco (full day) – Day Three - £25 San Remo & Ventimiglia (extended half day) – Day Five - £19 Please Note: Generally in Europe shops will be closed from early afternoon on Christmas Eve until the 27th December

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Centrally located in the delightful resort of Diano Marina, and with easy access to the beach, the family run Hotel Helios offers free bike hire, a traditional restaurant, and a bar and lounge area. All of the bedrooms have a balcony, shower, safe, television, telephone and WiFi.

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New Year in Paris

Three-Day Highlights

Join us for a truly memorable break as you see in 2018 in the incomparable ‘City of Light’ which, dressed in its festive finery at this very special time of year, is more glamorous and exciting than ever! Enjoy our optional excursions or explore the French capital at your leisure, and take in the atmosphere as the excitement builds and New Year approaches.

• A visit to the Champs-Elysées for the New Year’s Eve celebrations • Panoramic guided sightseeing tour • Free time in Paris • Two nights’ bed and continental breakfast accommodation at a three-star hotel in the Greater Paris area

Three-day Itinerary Enjoy a full day in Paris, starting with an included introductory panoramic city tour, during which the world-famous sights, including the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe and the Louvre, will be brought to life. Our optional Seine river boat cruise will show you the landmarks of the city’s heart from a famous Bateau Mouche. During the evening there’s the chance to visit the soaring Montparnasse Tower to ride one of the world’s fastest lifts to the top floor for sensational views of a city waiting to welcome in the New Year. Perhaps treat yourself to a glass of champagne before returning to ‘earth’ to join the crowds. The Champs-Elysées is the place to be for the New Year celebrations

Four-Day Highlights • Visits to the Champs-Elysées for the New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day celebrations • Panoramic guided sightseeing tour • Free time in Paris over two days • Three nights’ bed and continental breakfast accommodation at a three-star hotel in the Greater Paris area

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A four-day version of this tour allows an extra day in Paris, perhaps enjoying the colourful New Year’s Day Parade of carnival floats making their way along the Champs-Elysées. This extended break also offers the chance to enjoy an optional ‘Latin Quarter and Sightseeing by River’ evening excursion, exploring the narrow streets and buildings of the famous Left Bank, and ending the day with a romantic Seine cruise.

Optional Excursions (prices per person) Montparnasse Tower – Day Two – £15 Seine River Cruise (lunchtime) – Day Two – £10 (Three-day tour only) Latin Quarter & River Cruise – Day Three – £14 (Four-day tour only)

Your Hotel You will be staying in a three-star hotel in the Greater Paris area on a bed and continental breakfast basis. All rooms in all hotels have private facilities.

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New Year’s Eve 3 days from

£399 per person

London New Year Dance & River Cruise See London’s New Year’s Eve Fireworks from the best vantage point, a river cruise on the River Thames, on this three-day New Year break. You will stay in a good four-star hotel, with a dinner and disco on the first night, and have time for London shopping and sightseeing and a visit to London’s New Year Parade.

Start the weekend by getting in the party mood with a hotel disco on the first night. The following morning we take you to Central London for shopping and sightseeing. After free-time in the capital enjoy a threecourse meal with wine in a Central London restaurant followed by a short stroll to board a Thames Riverboat. As midnight approaches the boat will get close to Big Ben and one of the most spectacular New Year firework displays in the world. After a late night and a late breakfast, we return to Central London for The New Year’s Day Parade, with marching bands from all over the world creating a riot of colour and sound. With time for lunch in London’s West End (payable locally), your coach will depart for the return journey home.

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2017 Departure

30 Dec

London New Year Dance & River Cruise

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Your Hotel You will be staying in one of a range of comfortable, four-star hotels in the Greater London area, such as the Novotel, Heathrow or the Crowne Plaza, Maidenhead. All rooms have a TV, tea/coffee-making facilities and a telephone, and your hotel will have a restaurant and a bar.

Highlights • Three-course evening meal and after dinner disco on your first evening away • Coach transfers to London for the New Year’s Eve celebrations • Three-course evening meal with a half bottle of wine on New Year’s Eve • Thames river cruise for the New Year’s Eve fireworks with a glass of bubbly • Transfer to London for The New Year’s Day London Parade • Two nights’ bed and continental breakfast accommodation in a shared twin room with private facilities at a four-star Greater London area hotel See chart below for departures from your local area

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A great way to see in the New Year. Got great views of the fireworks from our on deck and the on board entertainment was superb! Ms Webb, via email

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Find the area code for your local pick-up point on pages 54-55

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Festive River Cruises 4 days from

£299 per person

Olympia Lounge

Rüdesheim Christmas Market

Christmas Markets Rhine River Cruise Highlights

Don’t miss this unforgettable festive cruise through the fairytale Rhine Valley – its towns and villages dressed for the Christmas season. Sail from picturesque Boppard through the Rhine Gorge to Rüdesheim and its famous Christmas market, to historic Koblenz.

• Embark in Boppard and cruise through the Rhine Gorge, beneath the Lorelei rock • Christmas market calls at Rüdesheim and Koblenz • Three nights’ full-board accommodation on Olympia • On-board evening entertainment • Porterage on and off Olympia

After passing fairytale castles and riverside villages, and sailing beneath the legendary Lorelei rock you’ll arrive in Rüdesheim, where you can enjoy the famous Christmas market. You’ll also call at historic Koblenz, and as well as all the comforts of Olympia to enjoy, there’s also an optional excursion to pretty Bonn. Alternative travel options are available, please contact us for details.

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5 days from

£529 per person

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Christmas Rhine River Cruise Make it a Christmas to remember this year! Nothing could be more enjoyable than spending the festive holiday being pampered in your own floating hotel. Call at some truly beautiful places – including Rüdesheim, Koblenz and Königswinter – and enjoy being looked after by friendly crew keen to ensure you have a very special Christmas cruise! Alternative travel options are available, please contact us for details. See chart below for departures from your local area 2017 Departures Find the area code for your local pick-up point on pages 54-55

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Highlights • Embark in Boppard and cruise through the Rhine Gorge • Four nights’ full-board accommodation on Olympia • Special Christmas Eve lunch on board in Rüdesheim • Traditional Christmas Night dinner party on board in Koblenz • Party with live music and a call at Königswinter • On-board evening entertainment • Porterage on and off Olympia H – 11 Dec – –

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Festive River Cruises 4 days from

£279 per person

Olympia

Koblenz

Betwixtmas Rhine River Cruise Join us by coach and make the most of the Christmas break on this very special festive cruise through the most scenic stretch of the Rhine, enjoying rest, relaxation and gentle exploration of some truly wonderful places, including Rüdesheim and Koblenz, and all the comforts of Olympia. Cruise between banks dotted with pretty villages, hillsides carpeted with slumbering vineyards and topped by fairytale castles. Enjoy the included visits and perhaps an optional excursion to historic Cologne. There’s also a Farewell Party on board to celebrate the season and complete a memorable few days. Alternative travel options are available, please contact us for details.

Highlights • Embark in Boppard and cruise through the Rhine Gorge, beneath the Lorelei • Calls at Rüdesheim and Koblenz • Three nights’ full-board accommodation on Olympia • On-board evening entertainment • Porterage on and off Olympia

See chart below for departures from your local area

4 days from

£399

Last few places available!

per person

Olympia

Ehrenbreitstein Fortress

New Year’s Celebration Rhine River Cruise Join us aboard Olympia for a delightful voyage along the Rhine from Boppard to Koblenz and back. With an on-board New Year party - complete with complimentary champagne at midnight - and a gala dinner on New Year’s Day, this is a four-day celebratory cruise you won’t want to miss. After arriving in Boppard, the ’pearl of the Rhine’, you’ll spend New Year’s Eve sailing to Rüdesheim, passing pretty villages and fairytale castles and then enjoy a celebratory New Year’s Eve dinner and party on board. On New Year’s Day you’ll explore Koblenz or perhaps take a cable car up to the Ehrenbreitstein Fortress (payable locally). A New Year’s Day gala dinner is included in the price. Alternative travel options are available, please contact us for details. S – Dec – –

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Highlights • Embark in Boppard and cruise the Rhine Gorge • Calls at Rüdesheim and Koblenz • Three nights’ full board accommodation on Olympia • A New Year Party on New Year’s Eve • A gala dinner on New Year’s Day • Porterage on and off Olympia Find the area code for your local pick-up point on pages 54-55

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Your Holiday Departure Point We know that a convenient local pick-up point is important to you, so we offer a choice of nearly 400 pick-up points across the country. There’s sure to be one that suits you! Just follow the three simple steps below in order to choose your departure point and date.

Selecting Your Pick-up Point Pick-Up Area Code Area

UK Region

County

Pick-up points

Step 1 Use the grid below to find your nearest convenient departure point. Step 2 Make a note of the Area Code (e.g. letter ‘M’). Step 3 Check on each holiday page for the departure date(s) offered from your Area Code and make your holiday booking! Area

Northern Scotland

Aberdeenshire Area

Aberdeen

Scotland & the Borders

Angus Dumfries & Galloway Edinburgh Falkirk Fife Glasgow Perth & Kinross South Lanarkshire

Dundee Dumfries, Lockerbie Edinburgh Grangemouth Dunfermline Glasgow Perth Hamilton

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Area

Cumbria

Carlisle, Kendal, Penrith

Area

The North East

County Durham

Bishop Auckland, Darlington, Durham, Stockton on Tees Newcastle Port

Meet At Port North Yorkshire Middlesbrough, Redcar (see also F) Northumberland Morpeth Gateshead, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear Sunderland, Whitley Bay Area

The North West & North Wales

Cheshire

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Lancashire

Merseyside Staffordshire (see also G & H)

Altrincham, Chester, Crewe, Ellesmere Port, Knutsford Services M6, Macclesfield, Northwich, Poplar 2000 Services M6/M56, Runcorn, Sale, Stockport, Warrington, Wilmslow Colwyn Bay, Llandudno, Mold, Queensferry, Rhyl, Wrexham Bangor Accrington, Ashton Under Lyne, Blackburn, Blackpool, Bolton, Burnley, Bury, Chorley, Eccles, Lancaster, Leigh, Manchester, Middleton, Oldham, Preston, Prestwich, Rawtenstall, Rochdale, Wigan Birkenhead, Liverpool, Southport, St Helens Keele Services M6

Yorkshire

Derbyshire (see also E & H) North Yorkshire (see also D) Nottinghamshire (see also H) South Yorkshire

West Yorkshire

Area

Chesterfield, Matlock Harrogate, Northallerton, Ripon, Selby, Skipton, Thirsk, York Retford, Worksop Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham, Sheffield, Woodall Services M1 Bradford, Dewsbury, Ferrybridge Services A1/M62, Halifax, Huddersfield, Keighley, Leeds, Pontefract, Shipley, Wakefield, Woolley Edge Services M1

West Midlands, Worcs & Staffs

Hereford Abingdon, Shrewsbury, Telford Cannock, Lichfield, Newcastle under Staffordshire Lyme, Stafford, Stoke on Trent, (see also E & H) Tamworth Warwickshire Leamington Spa, Nuneaton, Warwick Birmingham, Coventry, Dudley, Halesowen, Kidderminster, Solihull, West Midlands Stourbridge, Sutton Coldfield, Walsall, West Bromwich, Wolverhampton Bromsgrove, Evesham, Hopwood Worcestershire Services M42, Malvern Link, Redditch, Worcester Herefordshire Oxfordshire Shropshire

Area

East Midlands & Lincolnshire

Derbyshire (see also F) East Riding of Yorkshire

Derby, Ilkeston Beverley, Hessle, Hull

Coalville, Donington Park Services M1, Hinckley, Leicester, Leicester Forest Services M1, Loughborough Boston, Cleethorpes, Gainsborough, Grantham, Lincolnshire Grantham Services A1, Grimsby, (see also F) Lincoln, Louth, Scunthorpe, Sleaford, Stamford Hull Port Meet At Port Hucknall, Mansfield, Newark, Nottinghamshire Nottingham, (see also F) Sutton in Ashfield Staffordshire Burton upon Trent , Uttoxeter (see also E & G) Leicestershire (see also J)

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Cambridge, Ely, Huntingdon, Peterborough, St Neots, Wisbech Barking, Basildon, Benfleet, Billericay, Braintree, Brentwood, Chalkwell Park, Chelmsford, Clacton on Sea, Colchester, Harlow, Hadleigh Church, Romford, Saffron Walden, Southend on Sea, The Elms, Thorpe Bay Station, Thurrock Services M25,Westcliff, Witham Dereham, Fakenham, Great Yarmouth, Kings Lynn, Norwich, Thetford, Wymondham Bury St Edmunds, Ipswich, Lowestoft, Newmarket, Stowmarket, Sudbury

South Wales, Avon and Glos

Gloucestershire Gwent Mid Glamorgan Somerset (see also L) South Glamorgan West Glamorgan Wiltshire (see also M)

Bristol Carmarthen, Haverfordwest, Llanelli Cheltenham, Cirencester, Dursley, Gloucester, Stroud, Tewkesbury Abergavenny, Chepstow, Cwmbran, Newport, Magor Services M4 Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, Pontypridd, Sarn Services M4, Swansea Bath, Clevedon, Frome, Glastonbury, Gordano Services M5, Shepton Mallet, Weston Super Mare Cardiff, Cardiff West Services M4 Neath, Port Talbot Chippenham, Leigh Delamere Services M4, Swindon, Trowbridge

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Devon & Cornwall

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Bodmin, Launceston, Liskeard, Penzance, Redruth, Saltash, St Austell, Truro Barnstaple, Bideford, Dawlish, Exeter, Exeter Services M5, Exmouth, Honiton, Ivybridge, Newton Abbot, Okehampton, Paignton, Plymouth, Tavistock, Tiverton, Torquay, Totnes Bridgwater, Bridgwater Services M5, Taunton, Yeovil

Area

Dorset, Hants & Wilts

Dorset

Hampshire

Wiltshire (see also K)

Blandford Forum, Bournemouth, Bridport, Christchurch, Dorchester, Ferndown, Poole, Shaftesbury, Sherborne, Weymouth, Wimborne Minster Aldershot, Andover, Basingstoke, Cosham, Eastleigh, Fareham, Farnborough, Fleet Services M3, Havant, Portsmouth, Ringwood, Southampton, Totton, Waterlooville, Winchester, Winchester Services M3 Amesbury, Salisbury

North & West London, Berks, Bucks & Oxon

Bracknell, Chieveley Services M4, Maidenhead, Newbury, Reading, Slough, Wokingham Buckinghamshire Amersham, Beaconsfield , High Wycombe (see also S) London Ealing (see also N & R) Feltham, Harrow, Hendon, Middlesex Hounslow, Ruislip, Uxbridge Banbury, Bicester, Didcot, Oxford, Oxfordshire Oxford Services M40, Witney Berkshire

Area

Kent & South East London Ashford, Bexleyheath, Bromley, Canterbury, Chatham, Dartford, Deal, Dover, Folkestone, Gillingham, Gravesend, Herne Bay, Maidstone, Maidstone Services M20, Margate, Orpington, Ramsgate, Rochester, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Saltwood Services M20, Sevenoaks, Sittingbourne, Swanley, Tonbridge

Kent

London Eltham, Lewisham (see also N & P) Meet At Port Dover

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N East Sussex London (see also R & P) Surrey

West Sussex

Surrey & Sussex Bexhill on Sea, Brighton, Eastbourne, Hastings, Newhaven Camberwell, Streatham, Wimbledon Camberley, Croydon, Epsom, Guildford, Kingston upon Thames, Leatherhead, Redhill, Reigate, Staines, Sutton, Walton on Thames, Weybridge, Worcester Park, Woking Burgess Hill, Crawley, East Grinstead, Horsham, Pease Pottage Services A23/ M23, Worthing

Area

Beds, Herts & Northants

Bedfordshire

Bedford, Luton, Toddington Services M1

Buckinghamshire (see also P)

Milton Keynes

Hertfordshire

Birchanger Green Services M11, Bishops Stortford, Hemel Hempstead, Hertford, Hitchin, Letchworth, St Albans, South Mimms Services A1(M), Stevenage, Waltham Cross, Watford, Welwyn Garden City

Leicestershire (see also H) Middlesex

Market Harborough

Enfield Corby, Kettering, Northampton, Northamptonshire Rushden, Wellingborough Warwickshire Rugby

HOW TO BOOK Priority Booking Line:

0330 160 7933 Opening Hours: Monday-Friday: 9am-7pm, Saturday: 9am-4pm, Sundays: 10am-3pm

Book Online:

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Departure points are subject to availability and are operated subject to a minimum number of four passengers.

Self drive & meet near the channel port To give you greater flexibility and allowing you to travel on the date that suits you best, you may like to meet the coach at Folkestone Services (called Stop 24) on the M20 which is just 5 minutes drive from the Channel Tunnel and 15 minutes from Dover. For further information and car parking charges please see: www.stop24.co.uk

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