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Special thanks to the following for their help in the production of this brochure: Yorkshire Tourist Board; Visit London; Visit Britain/Britainonview; Wales Tourist Board; Jersey Tourism; Tourism Ireland; Scottish Viewpoint; Isle of Wight Tourism; Portsmouth City Council; Bude Area Tourist Board; www.visitnorfolk.co.uk; Bath Tourism; Sail Training International; Visit Southport; Eastbourne Tourism Department; South West Tourism; Sidmouth Town Council; Bournemouth Tourism; Weymouth & Portland Borough Council; English Riviera Tourist Board; Cumbria Tourist Board; Isle of Man Tourism; Settle-Carlisle Railway Dev. Co.; Fylde Borough Council; East Lindsey District Council; Somerset Tourism; www.stives-cornwall.co.uk; Eden Camp Museum; and all the hotels featured.

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Welcome

Welcome Dear Friends, Welcome to our 2011 Brochure.

This year we have added some new destinations to your old favourites; St Agnes in Cornwall, Cardigan Bay House Party, The Isle of Man and the Tall Ships at Greenock. For the more adventurous we have a fabulous break to the beautiful town of Valkenburg in Holland. Don’t forget our Holiday Gift Vouchers ideal as a Christmas and/or Birthday gift. As you can see we have again worked very hard in keeping prices to a minimum. Last year in spite of the economic climate we were able to avoid any fuel levy on your holiday, dependant upon the situation we hope the same will apply this year. Due to Health & Safety, please adhere to our Luggage conditions below, if you require any guidance please call us and we will gladly help. Thank you for choosing Golden Holidays, we look forward to seeing you again this year.

Pam & Tim HOTELS All our hotels have been carefully selected with your comfort in mind. Accommodation is based on bed, breakfast and evening meal, unless otherwise stated, leaving plenty of time for the inclusive full and half day excursions, enabling you to enjoy the surroundings, scenery and places of interest. All bedrooms are en-suite with colour TV and tea/coffee making facilities. Many of our hotels offer regular entertainment which includes dancing, live music, bingo etc.

EXCURSIONS All excursions are carefully planned to offer a balance of organised and free time. The coach travel on all excursions is included in the price; however, entrance fees, admission charges and show tickets are not included in the price unless otherwise stated in the itinerary. We reserve the right to alter, adjust and amend advertised itinerary times and days depending on the weather, hotel meal times and other influences outside of our control.

LUXURY COACH TRAVEL Your safety is of paramount importance to us and our vehicles are maintained to the highest standards. This together with our fleet being fitted with road speed governors and conforming to the legal legislation safety measures, ensures our commitment to your peace of mind. Coaches are equipped with seat belts, reclining seats, tinted windows, curtains and some with toilet and drinks machine.

EXPERIENCED UNIFORMED DRIVERS/COURIERS Our drivers/couriers have been selected not only for their high standards of driving, but also for their caring, enthusiastic and friendly manner. You will find them willing to listen to requests and special needs, also to answer questions and queries throughout your tour. This is the Golden Holidays policy as we value our customers and wish you to come back time after time.

DOOR-TO-DOOR PICKUP You will be informed of your pickup time 7 days prior to departure. You will be collected from your door by one of our ‘feeder’ mini coaches or by taxi and taken to meet the main holiday coach at a suitable central location at Tibshelf. This eliminates hours of travelling around various pickup points and enabling the coach to commence its journey immediately after loading, the reverse applies on return.

FINANCIAL SECURITY Golden Holidays operate a ‘client trust fund account’ to comply with EU Directive 30/314. In the unlikely event that we should cease trading you are guaranteed repayment of all monies paid or the completion of your holiday if it has already commenced.

LUGGAGE Your driver will take care of your luggage (you are not expected to carry your own suitcase), but the company cannot accept responsibility for loss or damage unless it can be proved that it is due to negligence on the company’s part. We have now put a maximum limit of 15kgs (33lbs) in weight and no larger than 26ins x 8ins x 15ins in size. If the weight or size is exceeded there will be a £15 surcharge payable. NO SMOKING All coaches are designated NO SMOKING zones. Passengers are reminded to refrain from smoking until the regular ‘comfort’ stops.

LATE AVAILABILITY HOLIDAY From time to time we are offered late availability holidays at short notice at some very special prices. If you are able to drop everything at short notice, then you might like to have your name added to our late availability mailing list or your mobile number so that we can text you with special offers. Please telephone now and ask for Pam. GROUPS If you are a group or party organiser please allow us to help, we have a wealth of experience in organising all aspects of coach travel and accommodation. Be it to organise a holiday, short break, outing or to see a show, we are available to arrange a package tailor-made to suit your individual requirements. Please telephone and ask for Pam or Tim.

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Special Breaks

South & South West 17 Sidmouth 17 Winchester & Portsmouth

Mystery Weekends

Southport Singles Special

London Weekend

York & Steam Train Experience

Cardigan Bay House Party

Bath Weekend

Cotswolds Pamper

Sand Bay Themed Breaks

Thursford Christmas Spectacular

Northumbria and Seahouses

Tall Ships Race, Greenock

18 Bournemouth 19 Eastbourne 20 Weymouth 20 Weston Super Mare 21 St Agnes 21 Bude

Jersey & Isle of Man 9

Jersey

Isle of Man

22 Newquay 22 Paignton 23 Torquay 23 Babbacombe 24 Isle of Wight

Lake District & North 26 Cumbria

Europe

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Destinations

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The Fylde Coast

10 Valkenburg, Holland

27 York, Eden Camp &

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Steam Train Tour

12 Llandudno

28 Great Yarmouth

13 Isle of Skye & Fort William

28 Skegness

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14 Criccieth 15 Blairgowrie 15 Tenby

TRAVEL CLUB We would like to offer our loyal, frequent travelers the opportunity to enjoy holidays at even lower prices. For an annual subscription of £10 per person members will receive regular information regarding special offers and late deals. Through our loyalty bonus scheme if members book more than one holiday direct from our office we will discount your 2nd, 3rd and 4th holiday by £5 per person, anymore than this £10 per person. All you need to do is quote previous holidays booked in the same year. Call our office or send a letter of application along with a cheque for £10 per person to Golden Holidays.

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Included in Price Special Breaks

Mystery Weekends

Pick Up Points (not door to door), All Coach Travel, 1 night bed, breakfast & evening meal.

This has been one of the most popular of all our tours for years. Because these trips are all last minute bookings, even we don’t know where we are going until 2-3 weeks before, and these breaks represent fantastic value for money. We suggest you book early to avoid disappointment.

Mystery Hotel The hotels are of our usual quality, at least 3 Star and all have en-suite facilities. Hurry! One mystery tour will depart every month. DATE

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Sat 22nd -Sun 23rd Jan Sat 12th - Sun 13th Feb Sat 19th - Sun 20th Mar Sat 16th Apr - Sun 17th Apr Sat 14th - Sun 15th May Sat 18th - Sun 19th June Sat 16th - Sun 17th July Sat 20th - Sun 21st Aug Sat 24th - Sun 25th Sept Sat 22nd - Sun 23rd Oct Sat 19th - Sun 20th Nov Sat 10th - Sun 11th December

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£65 £79 £79 £79 £79 £79 £79 £79 £79 £79 £79 £85

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£2

Included in Price

Southport Singles Special

Pick Up Points 4 nights bed breakfast & evening meal All Coach Travel, 1 Full Day and 1 Half Day Excursions

The coastline is beautiful with some of England’s largest sand dunes, the second longest pier in Britain, dramatic pine woods, nature reserves, rolling uplands and delightful villages with thatched cottages and welcoming pubs. Attractions are many with 15 golf courses (including world famous Royal Birkdale), cricket, bowling, tennis and water sports. Not to mention Hesketh Park, the Botanic Gardens, Martin Mere Wildfowl Trust, the Zoo, Pleasureland, the Queen’s Jubilee Nature Trail and the King’s Gardens.

Royal Clifton Hotel An AA 3 Star Best Western Hotel, with a Victorian façade, featuring fabulous accommodation and facilities. We are situated on the Promenade offering panoramic views across the North West coastline.

Royal Clifton Hotel Facilities Include Lifts Stairs to some rooms En-suite Tea/Coffee in room

3 3 3 3

3 Entertainment Leisure facilities Accommodation Half Board

Singles Special Single rooms are very popular and limited in number but we have secured lots of single rooms for this break so be sure not to miss out by booking early.

DATE

DURATION

PRICE

Mon 14th - Fri 18th Feb

5 Days

£215 None

S/S

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London Weekend

Pick Up Points (not door to door), All Coach Travel, 1 night bed & hot & cold breakfast.

Enjoy the sights and sounds that our capital city has to offer. Fabulous shopping, World class shows, thousands of restaurants offering cuisine from around the world; whatever your tastes, London has it all!

Special Breaks

£9

Included in Price

Holiday Inn, Kings Cross The hotel is in a central position situated between the City of London and London’s West End. Charings bar is an ideal place to relax and unwind. Carriages Brasserie is open throughout the day providing a range of refreshments. All rooms are en-suite with TV, tea/coffee making facilities, hairdryer and telephone.

DATE

DURATION

PRICE

S/S

Sat 15th - Sun 16th Jan

2 Days

£99

£35

£1

Included in Price Pick Up Points (not door to door), All Coach Travel, 1 night bed & buffet breakfast & evening meal. Excursions as indicated.

Queen’s Hotel, York The hotel opened in the Millennium is situated on the banks of the river Ouse, in the heart of York. The many tourist attractions are only a few minutes walk away. Day 1 We journey to York to the centrally located Queen’s Hotel. From here you are free to visit the fabulous sights (York Minster, Cliffords Tower, City Ramparts) and the amazing and varied Museums that York has to offer. Day 2 After breakfast we leave for Pickering to re-live the age of steam on the famous North Yorkshire Moors Railway passing through ‘Heartbeat’ country before boarding the coach to spend time in the quaint fishing port of Whitby before our journey home.

Queen’s Hotel Facilities Include

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Lifts Stairs to some rooms En-suite Tea/Coffee in room

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Entertainment Leisure facilities Accommodation Half Board

DATE

DURATION

PRICE

Thur 14th - Fri 15th July

2 Days

£105 £20

S/S

National Railway Museum

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Special Breaks

Included in Price

Cardigan Bay House Party

4 nights bed & breakfast & evening meal. Excursions as indicated.

Cliff Hotel & Spa Day 1 Arrive at the Cliff Hotel with tea/coffee and biscuits in the Cabin Bar. Dinner served in the restaurant followed by Quiz.

Day2 Welsh Buffet Breakfast followed by day at your leisure. Later afternoon tea will be served followed by a fun-filled treasure hunt. Evening dinner and entertainment will have a Welsh theme.

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Cliff Hotel & Spa Facilities Include Lifts Stairs to some rooms En-suite Tea/Coffee in room

3 3 3

3 Entertainment 3 Leisure facilities Accommodation Half Board

Day 3 Breakfast, light afternoon buffet followed by Bingo in the bar. This evening’s meal will be followed by a solo singer. Day 4 After breakfast enjoy a day in the local area. Dinner will be followed by a Rock ‘n’ Roll disco. Day 5 After breakfast we journey home.

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DURATION

PRICE

Mon 21st - Fri 25th Feb

5 Days

£225 None

Bath Weekend

S/S

Every evening between 6 and 9pm the Cabin Bar will be serving a selection of free drinks.

£9

Included in Price

1 night bed & breakfast & evening meal. Excursions as indicated.

Designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site, Bath presents some of the finest architectural sights in Europe such as the Royal Crescent, the Circus and Pulteney Bridge alongside a diverse collection of museums and attractions including the Roman Baths, Bath Abbey and Thermae Bath Spa.

Hilton Bath City Hotel The hotel is set amid the fine Georgian architecture of central Bath. All en-suite bedrooms offer full wifi and 32” TV with freeview. Eat at the riverside Zuccotta Restaurant or relax and enjoy a coffee in the hotel’s 24-hour lounge bar.

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Sun 5th - Mon 6th Jun

DURATION

PRICE

S/S

2 Days

£99

£15

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nights dinner bed & breakfast and excursions as shown.

4* Hilton Hotel, Swindon Go on pamper yourselves! On this tour the emphasis is on relaxation. Enjoy a swim, sauna or a Jacuzzi in our comfortable 4* hotel. You don’t have to worry about meal times because you can take breakfast and dinner when you like – individually or with old or new-found friends (just remember to book your table). Excursions are included to enjoy the best of the Cotswold villages but we’ll leave a little later in the mornings so there’s no need to rush.

Special Breaks

Cotswolds Pamper

£1

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Day 1 Travel to Swindon, stopping off at Hatton Country World and Stratford-upon-Avon. Day 2 Today we visit Stow-on-the-Wold, Bourton-on-the-Water and Broadway. Day 3 Day 4 Return journey home calling in at Cirencester.

DATE

DURATION

PRICE

Sat 26th - Mon 28th March

3 Days

£150 £30

S/S

Sand Bay Leisure Resort Included in Price 3 nights dinner bed & breakfast.

A great choice of leisure facilities gives you plenty to do inside and out. All our guest rooms are well-equipped and include an en suite bath or shower room, TV with remote control, central heating, linen and towels and tea & coffee making facilities.

Swinging 60’s Our Swinging Sixties weekend is a surefire crowd pleaser. Music of the 60’s was characteristic of the revolution that was going on during the decade. It was a time of rebellion and counter-culture when young people questioned everything. Relive these times with some terrific acts that epitomise the sounds of the sixties.

Super Group 60’s & 70’s Enjoy the sounds of the super groups of the 60’s and 70’s including Abba Fever featuring all the glitz and glamour and memorable songs of the greatest super group of all!. DATE

DURATION

PRICE

Fri 11th - Mon 14th Mar (60’s) Fri 7th - Mon 10th Oct (ABBA)

4 Days 4 Days

£140 None £140 None

S/S

The Thursford Christmas Spectacular is the biggest and most exciting Christmas show of all time in Britain. Come and experience the popular blend of Christmas entertainment, with dazzling dancers, beautiful costumes, Christmas songs, carols, including outstanding music and singing from our cast of over one hundred. Each show is a pageant of spectacle and colour - the music a seamless transition from an up-beat dance routine to a choral rendition of a Christmas carol, a show which would not be out of place in any of London’s West End theatres. • This 2 day break includes: • 1 night bed and breakfast • Sunday Lunch • Full evening at the Thursford Theatre • Visit to Norwich Date and price to be confirmed, please enquire for details.

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Special Breaks

Northumbria and Seahouses

4 nights bed & buffet breakfast & evening meal. Excursions as indicated.

Bamburgh Castle Inn Dating back to the 18th century, the inn has undergone an exciting redevelopment in 2008, and boasts a superb new dining and bar area and comfortable rooms.

Alnwick Castle

Bamburgh Castle Inn Facilities Include Lifts Stairs to some rooms 3 3 En-suite Tea/Coffee in room 3

£2

Included in Price

Entertainment Leisure facilities Accommodation Half Board

DATE

DURATION

PRICE

Mon 3rd - Fri 7th Oct

5 Days

£299 £80

S/S

Itinerary Day 1 Travel to Seahouses. DAY 2 We head north to the delightful, unspoiled ‘Holy Island of Lindisfarne’. Take a visit to Bamburgh Castle (admission included). DAY 3 Free day - Why not visit the harbour and take a boat trip to see the seals. DAY 4 We visit Alnwick Castle and Garden. To many people, their first site of this glorious medieval castle can seem foreboding, and certainly its history lacks nothing in drama and intrigue. Some of you may recognize it as a film location, for everything from Harry Potter to Elizabeth to Becket to Blackadder. The Alnwick Garden is one of the most exciting contemporary gardens to be developed in the last century, a magical landscape created from a unique idea. Admission to castle and garden included. DAY 5 Homeward Journey.

Bamburgh Castle

Tall Ships Race, Greenock

£2

Included in Price 3 nights bed & buffet breakfast and evening meal. Excursions as indicated.

The Tall Ships will be berthed within James Watt Dock and the Great Harbour which are a mile from Greenock Town Centre. Day 1 Travel to Hamilton DayS 2 & 3 We travel into Greenock where you will have the opportunity to walk along the quayside and take in the sights, sounds and smells of the magnificent vessels. You will be able to board ships and meet the Captains and crew. The Tall Ships Village will have music stages, exhibitions and food from around the world. Day 4 Journey home

Avonbridge Hotel, Hamilton

Stylish, recently renovated en-suite bedrooms with Sky TV, wifi, telephone, tea/coffee making facilities, hairdryer and trouser press. Visit our Conservatory Restaurant where chef Francesco Stefanelli celebrates his passion for modern Italian cooking.

DATE

DURATION

PRICE

Sun 10th - Wed 13th July

4 Days

£250 £54

S/S

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As well as being known as the good food island, Jersey boasts a multitude of activities and interests. Some of the most famous include the German Underground Hospital, The Maritime Museum, The Jersey Museum and The Jersey Zoo. Made famous by the television programme, ‘Bergerac’, this island is the jewel in the crown of the Channel Islands.

Located in the Irish Sea, midway between NW Britain and Northern Ireland, the isle has its own parliament, laws, currency, stamps and Gaelic language. The three-legged symbol of the Isle is as famous as the Manx (tail-less) cats and the T.T. motorcycle races. Douglas, the capital, is a fine majestic Victorian town. The promenade follows the curve of Douglas Bay; along with its sandy beach there are shops and restaurants and a picturesque harbour.

Isle of Man

Jersey & Isle of Man

Jersey (By Air)

Mount Orgueil Castle

Mayfair Hotel A warm welcome awaits you at this conveniently located hotel, a few minutes walk from the bustling shops of St. Helier, five minutes from the famous Howard Davis Park and a ten minute stroll from the beach at Havre des Pas. The hotel boasts a lounge bar and cocktail bar, dining room and coffee shop. All bedrooms are en-suite and have central heating, colour TV, tea/coffee making facilities and direct-dial telephone. Located in the heart of the hotel is the Mayfair Leisure Complex with swimming pool, gymnasium and sun terrace.

Included in Price 1 Full Day and 2 Half Day Excursions Air Travel Door to Door Pick Up All Coach Travel

DATE

DURATION

PRICE

Sun 1st - Sat 7th May Sun 25th Sept - Sat 1st Oct

7 Days 7 Days

£575 None £570 None

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Perfectly set in 200 acres of beautiful Manx countryside this AA four-star hotel, has 90 of the largest bedrooms, superb health and fitness centre, hydrotherapy unit and indoor swimming pool and its own 18-hole championship golf course with spectacular views across the Island. All bedrooms are en-suite with satellite TV, safe, tea/coffee making facilities, trouser press and hair dryer. Included in Price 2 Full Day and 2 Half Day Excursions Ferry Crossings (Heysham/Douglas) Door to Door Pick Up All Coach Travel

Itinerary DAY 1 Travel to the Isle of Man via the Heysham to Douglas Ferry. DAY 2 Visits to the Great Laxey Wheel - the worlds largest working water wheel and the market town of Ramsey. DAY 3 A Free day to explore Douglas and a visit to the Manx Museum. DAY 4 Castletown – the ancient capital of Mann and the Nautical Museum & Old Grammar School then onto Cragneash Village. DAY 5 Sightseeing tour passing the Manx Parliament, Peel Castle and a visit to the House of Manannan. DAY 6 Journey home

S/S

Mayfair Hotel Facilities Include 3

Mount Murray Hotel

DATE

DURATION

PRICE

Tue 24th - Sun 29th May

6 Days

£470 £50

S/S

Mount Murray Hotel Facilities Include 3

Entertainment 3 Leisure facilities Accommodation Half Board

Lifts Stairs to some rooms En-suite Tea/Coffee in room

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Ireland (By Ferry)

Valkenburg, Holland

Europe

With its relaxed way of life this very picturesque and colourful town dates back to 600 AD and has many small streets lined with cafes, craft shops, art galleries and museums. There are around 10 beaches in easy reach with a blue flag beach on the popular Inchydoney Island, approx 2 miles from the town. © Tourism Ireland/Roger Kinead

Welcome to one of the most enchanting places in the Netherlands, Valkenburg aan de Geul. The impressive castle ruins and the great natural beauty of the surrounding area guarantee a great stay.

Jaunting car at Gap of Dunloe

Best Western Hotel, Walram

Clonakilty Hotel The hotel is located in the heart of the town in front of Clonakilty Bay. Bedrooms are en-suite with tea/Coffee making facilities, hairdryer, TV, Telephone and WiFi. Lift to all floors. Meals and drinks are served in the Kingfisher Restaurant and Maxwell Irwin’s Resident’s Bar & Lounge. Day 1 Travel to Clonakilty via the Holyhead to Dun Laoghaire ferry. Day 2 Kinsale - famous for its seafood restaurants and art galleries. Infamous for the Battle of Kinsale in 1601, Charles and James Forts are a must see for the visitor. Day 3 Today we visit the 600 year old Blarney Castle home to the McCarthy Clann of Munster. Famous for its ‘Stone’ at the top of its tower, kissed by everyone from Sir Walter Scott to a host of US Presidents and World Leaders. We will call at Cork on our return to the hotel.

There is a comfortable and spacious lobby & reception area. Music and entertainment in the Resident’s Bar nightly. Day 4 Killarney attractions are the famous lakes of Killarney, Gap of Dunloe, Killarney Jaunting Cars (extra cost), Ross Castle, Torc Waterfall and Moll’s Gap. Day 5 Glandore - pretty little harbour village with coffee shops and pubs by the waters edge, where you can relax and enjoy the scenery. Then on to Union Hall a traditional fishing village which supplies the local hotels and restaurants with fresh produce. Day 6 Journey home via the Holyhead to Dun Laoghaire ferry.

DATE

DURATION

PRICE

Sun 4th - Fri 9th September

6 Days

£425 £75

S/S

Clonakillty Hotel Facilities Include 3

Lifts Stairs to some rooms 3 3 En-suite Tea/Coffee in room 3

Entertainment 3 Leisure facilities Accommodation Half Board

Hiking over the green hills or strolling through charming Valkenburg are just two of the many possibilities. As the oldest tourist site in the Netherlands, Valkenburg is an ideal spot for a visit Best Western Hotel, Walram The hotel is located on the banks of the Geul River only two minutes by foot from the attractive town centre. The hotel interior offers guests a warm and welcoming atmosphere in which they can relax and enjoy themselves. All rooms are en-suite with hair dryer, TV, clock radio and telephone. The hotel also has an air conditioned restaurant, bar and lounge. Lift to all floors and indoor swimming pool. Our package includes: Hot & cold buffet breakfast, 4 course set evening meal followed by tea & coffee with a 3 nation’s dinner on one evening.

Itinerary Day 1 Travel to Valkenburg and your hotel. Day 2 After breakfast we take a guided tour of the villages of South Limburg; Then onto Aachen and finally the American Cemetery at Margraten. Day 3 Fromberg Vineyard guided tour; including talk and visit to the wine presses. A wine tasting session is followed by a sumptuous light lunch of local cheeses, meats and breads. Day 4 Relax in the ZuidLimburgse Steam Train as you journey through the breathtaking hills of Limburg. During our midpoint break you can buy cake and coffee at the lovely station café. Day 5 Return Journey Home

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DURATION

PRICE

Sun 14th - Thur 18th August

5 Days

£385 £50

S/S

Best Western Hotel Facilities Include Lifts Stairs to some rooms En-suite Tea/Coffee in room

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Entertainment 3 Leisure facilities Accommodation Half Board

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Scotland & Wales

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Tenby

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Discover the culture and history of these two special places; Victorian resorts, beaches, castles, palaces, isles, lochs, mountains and magnificent scenery.

Wales 1 Criccieth 2 Tenby 3 Llandudno

Scotland 1 Isle of Skye & Fort William 2 Dunoon & Bute 3 Blairgowrie 1

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Llandudno Easily the most popular of the North Wales resorts, with its wide flat promenade with plenty of seating and bandstand it has remained unspoiled by amusements and commerce since Victorian times. The Great Orme to the west of the bay can be reached for breathtaking views by lift, tramway or special mini coaches can be arranged for guided tours.

The Tynedale Hotel

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The hotel is situated in a premier position on the seafront, opposite the bandstand, with easy access to shops and amenities. All rooms have en-suite facilities, tea/coffee making equipment, colour TV and direct-dial telephone. Classified by the Welsh Tourist Board as a 4 crown hotel, this superb family run establishment will amaze you with its top class entertainment and fantastic food.

Included in Price 1 Full Day and 1 Half Day Excursions (5 Day Holiday) 2 Full Day and 2 Half Day Excursions (8 Day Holiday) Door to Door Pick Up All Coach Travel

Landlubbers Cruise

DURATION

PRICE

Mon 7th - Fri 11th March

5 Days

£285 None

S/S

5 Days 5 Days 8 Days 8 Days 5 Days

£295 £285 £430 £430 £285

5 Days

£295 None

5 Days

£430 None

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The Tynedale Hotel Facilities Include Lifts Stairs to some rooms En-suite Tea/Coffee in room

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3 Entertainment Leisure facilities Accommodation Half Board

Wed 11th - Sun 15th May Sun 12th - Thur 16th Jun Sat 2nd - Sat 9th July Sat 6th - Sat 13th Aug Mon 26th - Fri 30th Sept

None None None None None

Holly & Mistletoe

Wed 9th - Sun 13th Nov New Year Break

Fri 30th Dec - Tue 3rd Jan 2012

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Dunoon & Bute

Considered by many to be the loveliest of all the Scottish Islands, Skye is the largest of the Inner Hebrides group; yet no part of the island is more than five miles from the sea. Fort William is the largest town in the West Highlands. An area renowned for magnificent scenery with an important history. It has the highest mountain in the UK – Ben Nevis, and Loch Morar – the deepest loch, with beautiful glens, forests and beaches.

Built around the historic Castle Mound and famous for its large Victorian pier, Dunoon is one of the Firth of Clyde’s foremost resorts. The Isle of Bute has lush, fertile rolling hills at its heart and craggy, heathercovered moorlands to the north and the delightful sandy beaches around the coastline, the island is a haven for walking, cycling, fishing and wildlife.

Scotland & Wales

Isle of Skye & Fort William

Dunoon Castle

Isle of Skye

The Alexandra Hotel (Fort William) The Alexandra Hotel, Fort William offers traditional Scottish hospitality within quality surroundings. Itinerary Day 1 Travel to our hotel in Fort William Day 2 We are visiting the Highland Folk Museum at Newtonmoor to enjoy a unique insight into rural life. Then on to the town of Kingussie. Day 3 Full day Isle of Skye tour

Day 4 Excursion to Glencoe and its Visitors Centre. We take an exhilarating trip on Nevis Range (price included) in Britain’s only mountain gondola, taking you to 2150 ft for some excellent scenery. Day 5 Free day to explore Fort William. Day 6 Journey home.

Included in Price

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DURATION

PRICE

Sun 16th - Fri 21st Oct

6 Days

£320 £40

S/S

Alexandra Hotel Facilities Include Lifts Stairs to some rooms 3 3 En-suite Tea/Coffee in room 3

A long established family hotel situated on the West Bay Promenade, this family owned and run hotel offers excellent value breaks with a warm welcome, appetising meals, friendly service and comfortable well appointed accommodation.

Included in Price

DATE

Esplanade Hotel, Dunoon

Entertainment Leisure facilities Accommodation Half Board

DATE

Sun 13th - Fri 18th Mar

Itinerary Day 1 Travel to our hotel in Dunoon Day 2 Loch Lomond Day 3 Isle of Bute Day 4 Half Day Mystery Tour Day 5 Free day to explore Dunoon Day 6 Journey home.

DURATION

PRICE

S/S

6 Days

£295

£35

Esplanade Hotel Facilities Include Lifts Stairs to some rooms En-suite Tea/Coffee in room

3 3 3

3 Entertainment Leisure facilities Accommodation Half Board

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Scotland & Wales

Criccieth This picturesque sleepy little Welsh coast resort (Silver Medal Winner ‘Britain in Bloom’, 2003) makes an excellent base for touring North and Mid Wales. Facing south into Cardigan Bay, Criccieth enjoys an unusually mild climate because of the Gulf Stream influence. Known as the ‘Pearl of Wales’ it has two fine bays divided by a 13th Century castle. Like many others, once you have visited you will want to return time and time again.

APRIL ITINERARY

Rolling Back the Years Monday A warm welcome awaits all and an old penny to spend on a welcome drink before dinner. Dinner is served in the restaurant at 7pm, followed by a lighthearted look at Music Halls and their acts with lots of fun, quizzes, competitions, price comparisons etc...Lots of PRIZES! Tuesday After breakfast we are off to the beautiful Isle of Anglesey and in particular Llanfairpwll.....gogogoch, for coffee and a visit to the Pringle Woolen Mill. On to Llandudno, the elegant Victorian resort (exchange one of your vouchers for a Cadwaladers Ice Cream). Whilst here enjoy a visit to the Home Front Museum or Llandudno Museum (exchange a voucher for entry). After Dinner we are treated to an evening ‘Time to Remember’ with the talented Mr Martin Barry, sing-a-long if the mood takes you! Wednesday Day at leisure in Criccieth or take a trip to market day at Pwllheli on the Cambrian Railway. This evening enjoy a nostalgic trip down memory lane with our film of ‘The Way We Were’ a fascinating look at Britain in the age of Flower Power and Free Love!? Thursday Today we are visiting Porthmadog for a ride on the Welsh Highland Heritage Railway, after which you can enjoy refreshments – tea and scones or Bara Brith served in the station café. Tonight is Rock n Roll night with Steve – get your bobby socks on! First enjoy a sumptuous dinner with lots of goodies – then burn off the calories with…. ‘Let’s Twist Again!’…

The Lion Hotel Situated on the village green commanding magnificent views of Cardigan Bay, The Lion Hotel has been developed and extended from an Olde Inn into the hotel it is today; offering a unique personal service of friendliness, comfort and true hospitality. prepared local produce from our five course dinner menu, complimented by our extensive wine list. A varied entertainment programme is scheduled throughout the year, which always includes dancing; the restaurant bar is open on these evenings.

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JUNE ITINERARY

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All bedrooms have en-suite facilities and offer remote colour TV, direct-dial telephone, radio, alarm clock and complimentary tea/coffee tray. A lift is installed for the comfort of our guests. In our elegant Pink Restaurant you can enjoy a mouthwatering selection of freshly

Criccieth

Rolling Back The Years

DURATION

PRICE

S/S

Mon 18th - Fri 22nd April

5 Days

£249

None

5 Days

£295

None

5 Days

£245

None

Great Little Trains OF WALES

Mon 20th - Fri 24th June Tinsel & Turkey

Mon 31st Oct - Fri 4th Nov

The Lion Hotel Facilities Include Lifts Stairs to some rooms En-suite Tea/Coffee in room

3 3 3 3

3 Entertainment Leisure facilities Accommodation Half Board

Day 1 Arrive at the hotel by 5pm. Day2 Join the Ffestiniog Railway at Porthmadog (cost included) and travel through the countryside to Ffestiniog where you will rejoin the coach for a visit to Betws y Coed. Day 3 Morning trip to the famous Italianate village of Portmeirion (entrance fee included) featured in the cult series ‘The Prisoner’. Free afternoon or perhaps take a train ride on the Cambrian Coast Railway to Pwllheli – Market Day. Day 4 Full day tour travelling south to Tywyn and the Talyllyn Narrow Gauge Railway where we will board for Nant Gwernol and return to Abergynolwyn before returning to the coach (cost included). Beautiful return journey via Barmouth and Harlech with its famous castle. Day 5 Leave after breakfast for your journey home.

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Tenby

The country town of Blairgowrie is poised on the edge of the Glens with breathtaking Glenshee to the north and the romance and legends of Braemar and Royal Deeside beyond. Stories of Scotland’s often turbulent past are legend

Historic Tenby enjoys a splendid situation on the Pembrokeshire Coast. A delightful resort with its picturesque and colourful walled harbour, splendid golden beaches, quaint narrow streets, medieval town walls and castle ruins housing a museum. There are plenty of shops, cafes and inns. A super resort in which to relax, explore and enjoy the views or perhaps take a trip to the beautiful Caldy Island with its Cistercian Abbey.

and all around there are well preserved examples of places,

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castles, battlefields and even the odd ancient distillery.

Scotland & Wales

Blairgowrie

The Cliffe-Norton Hotel

Angus Hotel The Angus Hotel is one of Perthshire’s most renowned hotels situated in the centre of the country town of Blairgowrie. The hotel’s rooms are supremely comfortable, all with private facilities and the first class amenities you would expect. The restaurant offers outstanding traditional cuisine and the Head Chef is delighted to prepare vegetarian or any other special dish with consummate skill and flair.

Excursions Include • One hour tour and tasting at the Glenturret (Famous Grouse) Whisky Distillery. • Pitlochry and its spectacular scenery. • Queen’s View - one of the most outstanding beauty spots in all of Scotland. • Dundee – Scotland’s city of discovery promises you a fantastic day out. • Glamis Castle - Ancestral home of the Earls of Strathmore for over 600 years.

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The Cliffe-Norton is a privately owned hotel and occupies a premier position above North Beach with uninterrupted views across the bay and just a short walk into town. You’ll find the welcome warm, friendly and helpful and its reputation has grown through the personal recommendations of its guests. To enable the guests to feel home away from home in comfortable and friendly surroundings, in fact, to give complete satisfaction is the aim of the proprietors under whose personal supervision the hotel functions. There are 53 bedrooms and accommodation for 96 guests, whose comfort and well-being is our first consideration.

DATE

DURATION

5 Days 5 Days

S/S £295 £12/£12 seaview £299 £12/£12 seaview

5 Days

£449 £12/£12 seaview

DURATION

PRICE

S/S

Christmas Break

Sun 22nd - Fri 27th May

6 Days

£345

£25

Fri 23rd - Tue 27th Dec

PRICE

The Cliffe-Norton Hotel Facilities Include

Angus Hotel Facilities Include Lifts Stairs to some rooms 3 En-suite Tea/Coffee in room 3

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Sun 26th - Thur 30th Jun Thur 11th - Mon 15th Aug DATE

The bedrooms are bright, cheerful, clean and well furnished. All have en-suite or private facilities, colour TV, tea/coffee making equipment. Many rooms have spectacular views across the bay. Restaurant is on first floor and accessed by stairs.

Entertainment 3 Leisure facilities Accommodation Half Board

Lifts Stairs to some rooms En-suite Tea/Coffee in room

3 3 3

3 Entertainment Leisure facilities Accommodation Half Board

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South & South West

Shanklin

Relaxing Victorian resorts, magnificent scenery & coastline and delightful villages. The South & South West offers a diverse choice for the holidaymaker.

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Sidmouth Weston Super Mare Bournemouth Isle of Wight Eastbourne Newquay

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Paignton Torquay Babbacombe Weymouth St Agnes Bude

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Winchester & Portsmouth

The town is renowned for its gardens and floral decorations having won the ‘Britain in Bloom’ award in 2001. The resort is also famous for its wealth of fine architecture including splendid examples from the Georgian and Regency periods. The picturesque town centre offers an excellent range of individual shops and is a delight to browse.

Situated on the edge of the South Downs is England’s ancient capital and former seat of King Alfred the Great, whose statue dominates the town. Today the city is perhaps best known for its association with one of the worlds most read authors – Jane Austen.

South & South West

Sidmouth

Royal York & Faulkner Hotel A magnificent Regency building, enjoying an unrivalled position at the centre of Sidmouth’s elegant esplanade. Directly overlooking the sea and adjacent to the picturesque town centre, the hotel is ideally located. All rooms are en-suite with colour TV, radio, direct-dial telephone, hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities. The hotel’s wood panelled restaurant overlooking the sea and esplanade retains high standards of traditional silver service, whilst offering personal and caring attention. The hotel boasts extensive leisure facilities including a seven-seater spa

pool with Jacuzzi sets, sauna, solarium, exercise equipment, full-sized snooker table and a shortmat bowls rink. Guests of the hotel may swim free of charge at Sidmouth’s public indoor pool, just 200 yards from the hotel. Included in price Excursions to: Exeter, Seaton & Lyme Regis Exmouth Door to Door Pick Up All Coach Travel

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DURATION

PRICE

Sat 23rd - Fri 29th July

7 Days

£499 None

S/S

Royal York & Faulkner Hotel Facilities Include 3

Lifts Stairs to some rooms 3 3 En-suite Tea/Coffee in room 3

Entertainment 3 Leisure facilities Accommodation Half Board

Spinnaker Tower

Winchester Hotel Located in the heart of the city, the hotel is the newest and most stylish 4 star hotel in the area. The hotel leisure facilities include fitness suite, heated indoor swimming pool, steam room and sauna. All bedrooms are furnished in a modern style, fully airconditioned and have TV, mini bar, safe and tea/coffee making facilities. Lift to all floors. Included in Price 2 Full Day and 1 half day Excursions Door to Door Pick Up All Coach Travel

Itinerary Winchester - where you have free time to explore one of England’s most beautiful cities, with its magnificent Cathedral and award winning pubs and restaurants. Jane Austen’s House Museum, Chawton - We take a tour of the house where Jane Austin spent the last 8 years of her life, producing almost all of her mature writing. Portsmouth - Take a wander around the city or visit the historic dockyard and its treasures (HMS Victory, HMS Warrior and the Mary Rose). We will also take a visit to the Spinnaker Tower (admission included)

DATE

DURATION

PRICE

Mon 18th - Fri 22nd July

5 Days

£325 £60

S/S

The Winchester Hotel Facilities Include Lifts Stairs to some rooms En-suite Tea/Coffee in room

3 3 3 3

3 Entertainment 3 Leisure facilities Accommodation Half Board

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South & South West

Bournemouth One of the south coasts premier resorts, Bournemouth boasts the best beach in the south. With in excess of 2000 acres of beautifully kept parks and gardens and traffic-free promenades, it is no wonder that Bournemouth is known as the ‘Golden City’ of the south. Close by can be found the unspoilt location of the New Forest, the port of Poole and Christchurch quay.

Trouville Hotel

3 Star Hotel

Situated in the heart of Bournemouth just a few minutes stroll from the town centre, gardens and beaches. Renowned for its high level of customer service and superb cuisine, along with its luxurious art deco surroundings the Trouville Hotel is the perfect choice.

5 Day Holiday Itinerary Bournemouth Free day to enjoy the attractions and activities. Half Day Tour to Poole Here there is something for everyone. You can visit the famous Poole Pottery, shop at the comprehensive shopping centre or just stroll along the harbour. Full Day Tour Lyndhurst We visit the New Forest Visitors Centre. The Church of St Michael has a fresco of the ‘Ten Virgins’ painted by Lord Leighton. The Queen’s House where the Forest administration is conducted is

of particular interest. Christchurch After calling at the picturesque village of Burley, we continue to the priory town of Christchurch with its interesting jumbled weave of streets. The 12th century Castle ruins that was built to guard the seaward approaches to Salisbury and control the mouth of the Avon & Stour. Finally the Palace Mill on a site originally mentioned in the Doomsday Book.

The hotels will be booked close to departure dates. All will be a minimum of 3 star accommodation with en-suite facilities, including bed, breakfast and evening meal.

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6 Day Holiday Itinerary As the 5 day with the addition of a Full Day Tour to Salisbury.

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Sun 10th - Fri 15th Jul Mon 22nd - Fri 26th Aug

6 Days 5 Days

£325 £40 £299 £35

3 Star Hotel Facilities Include 3

Lifts Stairs to some rooms 3 3 En-suite Tea/Coffee in room 3

Entertainment Leisure facilities Accommodation Half Board

DATE

DURATION

PRICE

S/S

Mon 31st Jan - Fri 4th Feb

5 Days

£199

None

Trouville Hotel Facilities Include Lifts Stairs to some rooms En-suite Tea/Coffee in room

3 3 3 3

3 Entertainment 3 Leisure facilities Accommodation Half Board

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Three miles of fine long flat seafront is interrupted by a lively Victorian pier and cheerful bandstand with turquoise roof. In 1850 the 7th Duke of Devonshire began developing this coastal area and even to this day there are no shops or amusements on the seafront, this is what gives Eastbourne its elegant charm. The local council takes a great deal of care over its upkeep of the gardens and flower beds and the town has a clean look and feel about it. Bands play throughout the summer at the bandstand and these gatherings are very popular.

The Haddon Hall Hotel The Haddon Hall hotel is situated just off Grand Parade, opposite the bandstand and only minutes from the main shopping area, conference centre and theatres. Devonshire Place is a broad, tree-lined avenue, linking the seafront and shopping centre. All bedrooms are en-suite with central heating, colour TV and tea/coffee making facilities, and all are served by lift. Relax in the spacious and comfortably furnished lounge or enjoy a drink from the

cocktail bar. Freshly prepared snacks are available at lunchtimes and hot drinks are served throughout the day and evening. A wide choice of good traditionally cooked English food is served in the Devonshire Restaurant.

Included in Price

South & South West

Eastbourne

The Hadleigh Hotel Located only 60 yards from Eastbourne’s Grand Parade, the main promenade, seafront and situated in the heart of the theatreland and only a couple of minutes walk from the main shopping area, carpet gardens and bandstand. A warm welcome awaits at the Hadleigh where friendly and attentive service comes as second nature from the staff. The rooms that we have reserved are en-suite with colour TV and tea/coffee making facilities. A tempting and traditional menu is available in the restaurant. You can relax in the hotel lounge or if your fancy takes

you, enjoy a drink or even a cocktail from the hotel bar. There is a lift to all floors.

Included in Price 1 Full Day and 1 Half Day Excursions (5 Day Holiday) 2 Full Day and 2 Half Day Excursions (8 Day Holiday) Door to Door Pick Up All Coach Travel

1 Full Day and 1 Half Day Excursions Door to Door Pick Up All Coach Travel

Entertainment Break

DURATION

PRICE

Mon 21st - Fri 25th Feb

5 Days

£195 None

S/S

5 Days 8 Days 8 Days

£260 None £399 None £385 None

5 Days

£275

DATE

Mon 9th - Fri 13th May Sat 2nd - Sat 9th July Sat 3rd - Sat 10th Sept DATE

DURATION

PRICE

Thur 17th - Mon 21st Mar

5 Days

£215 None

S/S

Lifts Stairs to some rooms 3 3 En-suite Tea/Coffee in room 3

Mon 14th - Fri 18th Nov

None

The Hadleigh Hotel Facilities Include

The Haddon Hall Hotel Facilities Include 3

Tinsel & Turkey

Entertainment Leisure facilities Accommodation Half Board

Lifts Stairs to some rooms En-suite Tea/Coffee in room

3 3 3 3

3 Entertainment Leisure facilities Accommodation Half Board

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South & South West

Weymouth

Weston Super Mare

A promenade and long sandy beach are overlooked by a wonderfully ornate statue of George III, which was erected in 1810 to commemorate his Golden Jubilee. The promenade’s 19th Century atmosphere is epitomised by an equally elaborate clock tower which was built in 1887. The harbour dates back to Roman times.

Weston like so many other resorts was little more than a fishing village until the seaside was “discovered”. Two piers were built between 1867 and 1904 establishing its holiday town status adding that dash of Victorian and Edwardian splendour. Weston has further developed into a lively modern resort with a full range of attractions to entertain the holidaymaker. The sea disappears into the distance at low tide leaving behind an expanse of golden sandy beaches.

The Fairhaven Hotel The hotel is ideally situated on the promenade overlooking Weymouth Bay and close to the harbour and Pavilion Theatre and Ballroom.

Included in Price 1 Full Day and 1 Half Day Excursions (5 Day Holiday) 2 Full Day and 1 Half Day Excursions (7 Day Holiday) 2 Full Day and 2 Half Day Excursions (8 Day Holiday) Door to Door Pick Up All Coach Travel

Beach Kite Festival

DURATION

PRICE

S/S

Fri 29th Apr - Tue 3rd May

5 Days

£275

£12

7 Days 8 Days

£430 £18 £399 £21

DATE

Sat 16th - Fri 22nd Jul Sat 10th - Sat 17th Sept

The Fairhaven Hotel Facilities Include Lifts Stairs to some rooms En-suite Tea/Coffee in room

3 3 3 3

3 Entertainment Leisure facilities Accommodation Half Board

The Hotel Central The Hotel Central, as the name suggests, is conveniently situated for all the local attractions, being close to the beach, the Pavilion Theatre and the lovely 17th Century harbour. Tinsel & Turkey

DURATION

PRICE

Mon 28th Nov - Fri 2nd Dec

5 Days

£279 £12

S/S

Lifts Stairs to some rooms 3 3 En-suite Tea/Coffee in room 3

Smiths Hotel A family run hotel that occupies a prime position on the seafront with a newly refurbished Victorian themed patio and panoramic views of Weston bay. Itinerary: Day 1: We travel to our hotel in Weston Super Mare.

the West Somerset Railway; one of Britains best and longest railways.

Day 2: Excursion to Cheddar Gorge with entrance and guided tour of the Cathedrallike Gough’s Cave, followed by a Somerset Cream Tea. Finally we visit the only Cheddar maker left in the area, Cheddar Gorge Cheese Company, to see how the cheese is made.

Day 4: Free Day to relax and enjoy Weston Super Mare.

Day 3: We visit the resort of Minehead and take a trip on

Day 5: Return journey home.

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DATE

DURATION

PRICE

Wed 5th - Sun 9th Oct

5 Days

£295 £20

S/S

The Smiths Hotel Facilities Include

The Hotel Central Facilities Include 3

Winter Gardens

Entertainment Leisure facilities Accommodation Half Board

Lifts Stairs to some rooms En-suite Tea/Coffee in room

3 3 3

3 Entertainment Leisure facilities Accommodation Half Board

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Bude

St. Agnes is a picturesque village on the north coast of Cornwall. Steeped in mining history, the village still retains a traditional friendly Cornish atmosphere and makes a wonderful base for your holiday, with four varied beaches and a central location for touring the rest of Cornwall.

Bude is Cornwall’s special unspoilt place “where coast meets countryside”. With the spectacular heritage coastline, a designated area of outstanding beauty, unique sea-lock and canal with easy disabled access, a friendly town with mostly locally owned shops, you have all the ingredients for a great holiday location.

Rosemundy Hotel

Ideally situated overlooking Summerleaze Beach with delightful views of the sea & countryside. Enjoy a meal in the elegant Restaurant or relax with a drink in the Highlander Bar. There is also an outdoor swimming pool. Bedrooms are en-suite with colour TV, tea/coffee making facilities, radio, direct dial telephone & hairdryer. Lift to all floors.

Clare Houghton

Valentine’s Special Features • Sherry Reception before dinner on first evening • Afternoon Cream Tea on one of your days • Valentines Day dinner with a glass of sparkling wine and a red rose for the ladies. • Entertainment includes Bingo, Quiz and Live Music. • Two full day excursions

Hartland Hotel

Summerleaze Beach

Included in Price 2 Full Day and 1 Half Day Excursions Door to Door Pick Up All Coach Travel

Included in Price 1 Full Day and 1 Half Day Excursions See above Door to Door Pick Up All Coach Travel

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DATE

DURATION

PRICE

Fri 11th - Tue 15th Feb

5 Days

£225 £25

S/S

Rosemundy Hotel Facilities Include 3

Lifts Stairs to some rooms 3 3 En-suite Tea/Coffee in room 3

Widemouth

We have dramatic coastal walks and breathtaking scenery filled with relics from the past as well as friendly hotels serving good food in a warm atmosphere. Rosemundy Hotel Situated in the quaint Cornish coastal village of St Agnes the hotel is the perfect base. As well as our beautifully appointed en-suite rooms, many of which enjoy garden views, we also have a heated swimming pool, choice of cosy lounges, well stocked bar and an excellent restaurant serving both Table d’Hôte and Á la Carte menus.

South & South West

St Agnes

Entertainment 3 Leisure facilities Accommodation Half Board

DATE

DURATION

PRICE

Tue 26th Apr - Sun 1st May

6 Days

£355 None

S/S

Hartland Hotel Facilities Include Lifts Stairs to some rooms En-suite Tea/Coffee in room

3 3 3

3 Entertainment 3 Leisure facilities Accommodation Half Board

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The most popular resort in North Cornwall. The new quay was built in the 16th Century when it became necessary to provide a new harbour for the pilchard fishing town of Towan Fistral. The town adapted itself to tourism which flourished after the railway arrived in 1876. With breathtaking coastal scenery and many varied attractions, Newquay is a must for anyone wanting a change this year.

Positioned between Brixham and Torquay in the centre of Torbay, Paignton enjoys the same weather climate and many other attributes of these other resorts, except Paignton is very flat and is ideal for people with walking difficulties. It was here that Isaac Singer, the sewing machine tycoon, settled after building the 100 room Oldway Mansion, modelled on the Palace of Versailles.

Paignton

St Ives

South & South West

Newquay

Oldway Mansion

Sandy Lodge Hotel

The Marine Hotel

An excellent family run hotel close to the seafront, offering excellent cuisine and great customer care. Facilities: Indoor Pool, Heated Outdoor Pool, Spa Bath, Sauna, August Itinerary Day 1: Travel to Newquay with comfort stops en route Day 2: Free Day Day 3: Visit to the Eden Project (admission extra). Constructed in an old quarry, the large glass domes house exotic and rare plants. You will have 4 hours here. Eden Project Alternatively the coach will visit Mevagissey, a quaint Cornish fishing village. Day 4: After breakfast we visit Lands End, the most westerly point of the English

mainland, and St Ives, famous for its narrow streets and artist schools and galleries; including the Tate. Day 5: Today we travel to market day in Truro with many other places that may interest you including the Cathedral. Then onto Falmouth either by coach or river cruise (charge applies). Day 6: We visit Penzance and Marazion with time to walk the causeway to St Michael’s Mount. Day 7: Free Day Day 8: After breakfast return journey home.

This family-owned and run hotel occupies one of the best positions in Paignton, with all the comforts that you would expect of a quality hotel. Beautiful en-suite bedrooms with colour TV and tea/coffee making facilities, lift to all floors, licensed bar and entertainment every evening. There is superb home cooked food with ample choice, served in the wonderfully

spacious restaurant. You will not be disappointed in this department, all in an excellent hotel, with a welcome to match.

Included in Price 1 Full Day and 1 Half Day Excursions (5 Day Holiday) Door to Door Pick Up All Coach Travel

Bargain Break

DURATION

PRICE

S/S

English Riviera Mon 10thCourtesy - Friof14th Jan Tourist Board

5 Days

£195

None

5 Days

£299

None

5 Days

£275

None

Paignton Beach

Date DATE

DURATION

PRICE

S/S

Sun 5th - Fri 10th Jun Sat 30th Jul - Sat 6th Aug

6 Days 8 Days

£299 None £399 None

The Sandy Lodge Hotel Facilities Include 3

Lifts Stairs to some rooms 3 3 En-suite Tea/Coffee in room 3

Tue 17th - Sat 21st May tinsel & turkey

Thur 17th - Mon 21st Nov

The Marine Hotel Facilities Include 3

Entertainment 3 Leisure facilities Accommodation Half Board

Lifts Stairs to some rooms En-suite Tea/Coffee in room

3 3

3 Entertainment Leisure facilities Accommodation Half Board

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The largest and most popular resort in Devon’s ‘English Riviera’, is beautifully positioned in the hills at the north end of Torbay. The once medieval fishing hamlet of ‘Tor Quay’ began to flourish on the completion of the Great Western Railway in 1848. Known for its sheltered location and mild healthy climate, today’s visitor will find an exciting resort with plenty of shops, entertainment and activities. There is also a passenger ferry service which operates between Torquay and Brixham.

Set to the North of Torquay, this pretty resort once played host to Royalty and other visitors when Torquay was only a small fishing village. With a superb view over Torbay from the Downs, Babbacombe boasts the highest promenade in England. Here you will find probably the best model village there is, and the Bygones Museum is also worth a visit. The Babbacombe Theatre is very popular (discounted tickets can be obtained by your coach driver) and an award winning fish & chip shop just around the corner!

Babbacombe

South & South West

Torquay

The Shelley Court Hotel The Shelley Court is ideally positioned 250 yards from the seafront in a natural Riviera style setting. We enjoy south facing views across Torbay over Abbey Sands, which can be reached by private footpath. All bedrooms are en-suite with colour TV, radio and tea/ coffee making facilities.

The restaurant offers quality English fare and Continental cuisine and features our renowned ‘Spoilt for Choice’ sweet table.

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DATE

DURATION

PRICE

S/S

Mon 27th Jun - Fri 1st Jul Mon 12th - Fri 16th Sept

5 Days 5 Days

£250 None £250 None

The Shelley Court Hotel Facilities Include Lifts Stairs to some rooms 3 3 En-suite Tea/Coffee in room 3

The Anchorage Hotel For a peaceful and quiet location look no further. The Anchorage is set in Cary Park, a conservation area, adjacent to the bowling green and tennis courts, close to both the shopping centres of St. Marychurch and Babbacombe. All bedrooms are en-suite with colour TV, tea making facilities, direct-dial telephone, radio/alarm clock and full central heating. All non-smoking Fully licensed, TV lounge and quiet lounge, dancing & cabaret regularly and good varied menus with excellent choice.

Included in Price 1 Full and 1 Half Day Excursions (5 Day Holiday) 2 Full and 1 Half Day Excursions (6 Day Holiday) Door to Door Pick Up All Coach Travel

DATE

DURATION

PRICE

Mon 25th - Fri 29th Apr Sun 19th - Fri 24th Jun Mon 29th Aug - Fri 2nd Sept

5 Days 6 Days 5 Days

£210 None £260 None £240 None

S/S

The Anchorage Hotel Facilities Include 3

Entertainment Leisure facilities Accommodation Half Board

Lifts Stairs to some rooms En-suite Tea/Coffee in room

3 3 3

3 Entertainment 3 Leisure facilities Accommodation Half Board

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South & South West

Isle of Wight The Isle of Wight is home to some of the most diverse countryside in the British Isles, and what better way to unwind than to get out into the fresh air and explore? Being only 13 miles long and 23 miles wide, it is easy to get around. This most hospitable little island plays host to over one million visitors a year. There are many interesting attractions to suit all ages. The beaches are superb, cliffs and seascapes are breathtaking. This is one of the most popular tours – so book early to avoid disappointment! © Isle of Wight Tourism

Shanklin

The Burlington Hotel Occupying a good position in Sandown, just a brief stroll away from the shopping centre and seafront, this splendid hotel offers live in-house entertainment every night. For your security there is a night porter service and for your entertainment the leisure area includes a heated swimming pool. The hotel boasts a wide choice menu and light lunches are available daily from the lounge bar. All bedrooms are en-suite with bath and shower, colour

TV and tea/coffee making facilities as standard. Included in Price 1 Full Day and 1 Half Day Excursions (5 Day Holiday) 2 Full Day and 2 Half Day Excursions (8 Day Holiday) Door to Door Pick Up All Coach Travel

Sandown Illuminated Carnival

BINGO Break

DURATION

PRICE

Sun 27th Feb - Thur 3rd Mar

5 Days

£185 None

Easter break

DURATION

PRICE

Fri 22nd - Tue 26th April

S/S S/S

5 Days

£275 None

8 Days

£420 None

8 Days

£430 None

8 Days

£430 None

8 Days

£399 None

5 Days

£250 None

DATE

Sat 11th - Sat 18th June CARNiIVAL Week

Sat 30th Jul - Sat 6th Aug

The Burlington Hotel Facilities Include Lifts Stairs to some rooms 3 3 En-suite Tea/Coffee in room 3

3 Entertainment 3 Leisure facilities Accommodation Half Board

ILLUMINATED CARNiIVAL

Sat 27th Aug - Sat 3rd Sept DATE

Sat 17th - Sat 24th Sept tinsel & Turkey

Wed 23rd - Sun 27th Nov

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Lake District & The North

Lake District and The North

North Yorkshire Moors Railway

For the warmest welcome around visit England’s North & Lake District, with their breathtaking landscapes & coastlines, vibrant seafronts, cosmopolitan cities and charming rural villages.

1 1 2 3 4 5 6

Cumbria Blackpool Morecambe Great Yarmouth York Skegness

5 6 4

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Lake District & The North

Cumbria

Morecambe

Gilsland is set in a wonderful area with many scenic walks and the magnificent Irthing Gorge. Northumberland National Park is helping to preserve this special area. Close by is the World Heritage Site of historic Hadrian’s Wall. This border area is steeped in history with many places waiting to be discovered. A quite unique part of Britain welcomes visitors worldwide and provides a terrific holiday base.

The 4 mile promenade gives a panoramic view across Morecambe Bay, from Piel Island to the heart of the Lakeland Hills. The northern mill towns provided the first tourists to Victorian Morecambe which developed from the merging of three villages. A short journey away is the Lake District and Herriot’s Yorkshire.

Gilsland Spa Hotel

The Auckland Hotel

Gilsland Spa Hotel sits 700 feet above sea level, and commands spectacular views over the Cumbrian countryside. Situated just over a mile from the pretty village of Gilsland. Visitors can enjoy the magnificent Irthing Gorge, where the River Irthing separates the counties of Cumbria and Northumberland. An added bonus in staying at the Gilsland Spa, are the many scenic walks to be found in the hotels 140 acres of park and woodland. For the more adventurous, Hadrian’s Wall can be found nearby, and further afield, but easily reached by public transport,

are the historic towns of Hexham and Carlisle. Gretna Green and the Solway Firth are only a short car journey away.

The hotels special feature is its cuisine, backed by homecooking and a delightful varied menu. There is a selection of lounges for you to relax in, offering views of the Lakeland Hills and Morecambe Bay.

Included in Price

1 Full Day and 1 Half Day Excursions (5 Day Holiday)

Settle to Carlisle Train Journey (Oct Holiday)

Door to Door Pick Up All Coach Travel

Door to Door Pick Up

DURATION

PRICE

Mon 30th May - Fri 3rd Jun

5 Days

£289 £20

S/S

The Settle to Carlisle Railway This is one of England’s most scenic railway journeys. One of the last great mainline railways to be built in this country, it was completed for passenger travel in 1876. The landscape presented a tremendous challenge, requiring 72 miles of track, 20 major viaducts and 14 tunnels. Today’s travellers can still enjoy a dramatic and inspiring journey through some of England’s most magnificent landscape.

Back to 60’s Break

DURATION

PRICE

Mon 4th - Fri 8th April

5 Days

£235 None

S/S

5 Days

£275 None

Settle to Carlisle

Mon 10th - Fri 14th Oct

The Auckland Hotel Facilities Include

Gilsland Spa Hotel Facilities Include Lifts Stairs to some rooms 3 3 En-suite Tea/Coffee in room 3

1 Full Day and 1 Half Day Excursions (5 Days) All Coach Travel

DATE

The Auckland hotel offers a very warm welcome.

Entertainment Leisure facilities Accommodation Half Board

Lifts Stairs to some rooms En-suite Tea/Coffee in room

3 3 3

Entertainment 3 Leisure facilities Accommodation Half Board

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The newly refurbished Carousel is the highest AA rated 3 Star hotel in Blackpool. Ideally located on the South Promenade close to all of Blackpool’s attractions yet is far enough away from the bustle of Blackpool’s famous Golden Mile to offer a relaxing, refreshing and high quality experience. This year we have two breaks to whet your appetite – a late summer tour of the area including the magnificent Lake District (see itinerary) and the Illuminations in October.

York is renowned for its exquisite architecture, tangle of quaint cobbled streets and the iconic York Minster. Delve into the city’s vibrant café culture, take time out to enjoy some of the country’s most talented street entertainers or simply watch the world go by while sipping a drink by the river. We have organised a fantastic holiday for the railway/canal enthusiast embarking on trips on some of the best known railways in the world as well as visiting places of historic relevance and interest.

York, Eden Camp & SteamTrain Tour

Lake District & The North

Lancashire, The Lakes and The Fylde Coast

Eden Camp

Near Keswick

Carousel Hotel, Blackpool THE LAKES AND THE FYLDE COAST ITINERARY beach, don’t forget your towel. We return to the hotel in plenty of time to freshen-up ready for dinner and the cabaret entertainment. Day 4 We depart after breakfast to the Lake District, stopping at Kendal and Windermere with time to look around and enjoy a bite to eat. We continue our tour following the banks of Lake Windermere and past Newby Bridge before returning to the hotel late afternoon. Later dinner will be served followed by cabaret entertainment. Day 5 After breakfast we journey home with a comfort stop en route.

Included in Price 2 Full Day and 1 Half Day Excursions Door to Door Pick Up All Coach Travel

Day 1 We proceed to your hotel with comfort stops en route. On arrival you will be given a welcome pack explaining the week’s activities. 3 course gourmet dinner will be served, after which you can retire to the lounge to enjoy the cabaret entertainment. Day 2 After breakfast we depart along the Fylde coast to Fleetwood Market, where you will have time to explore the markets. We then continue to the Freeport Shopping Village in time for lunch before continuing shopping at over 45 outlet shops. We return to the hotel mid afternoon. Tonight’s gourmet evening meal is again followed by cabaret entertainment. Day 3 Following breakfast we depart for Southport and the Victorian splendour of Lord Street with its unique range of shops and restaurants. There are parks and gardens to enjoy and of course the

Pickering to Whitby on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway. Free Day to explore the splendours of York.

Lancashire, the lakes & the fylde coast

Mon 1st - Fri 5th Aug

5 Days

£255 £20

BLACKPOOL Illuminations

Sun 16th - Thur 20th Oct

5 Days

£280 £40

Lifts Stairs to some rooms 3 En-suite Tea/Coffee in room 3

DURATION

PRICE

S/S

Mon 21st - Fri 25th Mar

5 Days

£320

£80

Queen’s Hotel Facilities Include

Carousel Hotel Facilities Include 3

DATE

Entertainment Leisure facilities Accommodation Half Board

Lifts Stairs to some rooms En-suite Tea/Coffee in room

3 3 3

Entertainment Leisure facilities Accommodation Half Board

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Lake District & The North

Great Yarmouth Skegness Situated on the coast of England’s most eastern point, this fun packed resort has something for everyone to enjoy. It is very flat, so for people with walking difficulties, exploring the resort is much easier. This is Norfolk’s premier resort with lots of shops, amusements and attractions. Yarmouth has its own pleasure beach, theatres and cinemas, in fact it is often referred to as the ’Blackpool of the East Coast’. And yet, just a short journey away, you can find many tranquil areas teeming with wildlife on the Norfolk Broads. Norfolk’s capital, Norwich, is definitely worth a visit, particularly the Cathedral and Abbey. www.visitnorfolk.co.uk

Much loved and much visited, this is the resort of the Midlands. It is very flat, with gardens, funfairs, amusements, a Victorian pier and much more. Easily the most popular resort on the east coast and only two and a half hours away by coach, and don’t forget – ‘Skegness is so Bracing!’

The Charnwood Hotel An elegant Victorian building, the hotel is situated in a most beautiful tree-lined avenue, only yards from the seafront

The Raynscourt Hotel This family run hotel is just a brief walk from the centre of Yarmouth and just off the seafront. The welcome and service is second to none, the food is superb, so don’t expect to return home the same weight! All rooms are en-suite with colour TV and tea/coffee making facilities and there is a lift in the main hotel. Entertainment is provided most evenings and there is also a TV lounge and garden room.

Included in Price 1 Full Day and 1 Half Day Excursions (5 Days)

DURATION

PRICE

5 Days 8 Days

£255 £12 £370 £20

S/S

Tinsel & Turkey

5 Days

£245 £12

5 Days

£420 £12

Christmas Break

Fri 23rd - Tue 27th Dec

Lifts Stairs to some rooms 3 3 En-suite Tea/Coffee in room 3

10 Year Celebration

DURATION

PRICE

Mon 11th - Fri 15th Apr

5 Days 5 Days 5 Days

£230

DATE

Mon 6th - Fri 10th June Mon 26th - Fri 30th Sept

S/S None

£245 None £245 None

The Charnwood Hotel Facilities Include

The Raynscourt Hotel Facilities Include 3

1 Full Day and 1 Half Day Excursions Door to Door Pick Up All Coach Travel

Door to Door Pick Up All Coach Travel

Mon 2nd - Fri 6th May Sat 20th - Sat 27th Aug

It has a dance floor and is comfortably furnished to provide a perfect setting for guests to relax and enjoy the live entertainment programme, two or three nights a week during the season. Included in Price

2 Full Day and 2 Half Day Excursions (8 Days)

DATE

Mon 31st Oct - Fri 4th Nov

This family run hotel offers the ideal location for a seaside holiday, yet remains conveniently close to town and the many coastal attractions available in this area. Situated on the ground floor is the bar lounge.

Entertainment Leisure facilities Accommodation Half Board

Lifts Stairs to some rooms En-suite Tea/Coffee in room

3 3 3

3 Entertainment Leisure facilities Accommodation Half Board

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Our Fair Trading Agreement sets out clearly the responsibilities which we have to you and which in turn you have to us, when a contract is made between us when you make a booking with us. We have an obligation to provide you with the holiday you have booked under the terms which are clearly stated below. Your contract with Golden Holidays is entered into when you sign your booking form on behalf of yourself and others named in your party. 1) DEPOSIT – A deposit of £25 per person is required when booking your holiday. 2) PAYMENT OF BALANCE – The balance of your holiday cost must be paid six weeks before the holiday date. 3) IF YOU CHANGE YOUR BOOKING – If after booking your holiday you wish to transfer to a different holiday we shall do our utmost to satisfy your requirements, but an administration charge will be payable 4) UK Holidays – CANCELLATION OF YOUR HOLIDAY – You or any member of your party may cancel your UK holiday at any time up to six weeks prior to departure date. Refunding of deposits is non-refundable except in exceptional circumstances and is solely at the discretion of Golden Holidays. The following cancellation charges will apply at the discretion of Golden Holidays. HOLIDAY CANCELLATION More than 42 days before departure date 42 to 29 days before departure date 28 to 15 days before departure date 14 to 7 days before departure date 6 days or less before departure date

CANCELLATION CHARGE Deposit Only 30% of holiday cost 45% of holiday cost 60% of holiday cost 100% of holiday cost

5) JERSEY & EUROPE – CANCELLATION OF YOUR HOLIDAY – You or any member of your party may cancel your Jersey or Europe holiday at any time up to eight weeks prior to departure date. Refunding of deposits is non-refundable except in exceptional circumstances and is solely at the discretion of Golden Holidays. The following cancellation charges will apply at the discretion of Golden Holidays. HOLIDAY CANCELLATION More than 42 days before departure date 42 to 15 days before departure date 14 to 0 days before departure date

CANCELLATION CHARGE Deposit Only 50% of holiday cost 100% of holiday cost

6) TRAVEL TO JERSEY & EUROPE – It is a condition of your contract with Golden Holidays that you have insurance to cover you in the event of illness or death during your holiday. 7) COMPLAINTS PROCEDURE – Your custom is very valuable to us and if you have a complaint during your holiday please inform your driver or courier immediately who will do his or her utmost to resolve the problem. If the matter cannot be put right on the spot please write to: Golden Holidays, Severn Square, Alfreton, Derbyshire DE55 7BQ within 28 days of the completion of your holiday stating your name and address, which holiday you were booked on and the nature of your complaint. 8) SECURITY OF YOUR HOLIDAY MONEY – Any money paid for your holiday/s is held in a trust account which cannot be drawn by Golden Holidays until after the completion of your holiday. This is to protect your holiday should Golden Holidays go into liquidation or be made bankrupt by a third party. If this were to happen before or during your holiday you would be able to receive all your money back. 9) OTHER TERMS – On your holiday you may not: (a) play a radio or cassette on the coach; (b) bring a pet or any other animal (other than a guide dog and only by prior arrangement); (c) smoke on the coach.

Fair Trade Agreement

Fair Trading Agreement

10) EXCURSIONS – Excursions are included in the price of your holiday and refunds cannot be made if you do not wish to travel on these excursions. Admission fees to buildings and grounds etc. are not included in the price of your holiday. Golden Holidays reserve the right unconditionally to refuse a booking or terminate a client’s holiday in the event of unreasonable conduct which in our opinion is likely to cause distress, danger, damage or annoyance to other clients, employees, property or to any third party. If you are prevented from travelling or continuing your holiday by such a termination, Golden Holidays responsibility for your holiday thereupon ceases, full cancellation charges will apply and Golden Holidays will be under no obligation for any refund, compensation or loss which you may incur. 11) RESERVATION OF YOUR HOLIDAY – After you have booked your holiday and we have established that there is available space in the hotel and on the coach we will reserve your place and you will receive confirmation. 12) PRICE OF YOUR HOLIDAY – The advertised price of your holiday is based on two or more people sharing the room. However some hotels make an additional charge for single rooms and rooms with special features, for example balconies and sea views. You will be advised of these extra costs before booking, otherwise our prices are guaranteed to remain the same and will only increase in the following circumstances: (a) Government action including additional bonding or licensing requirements; (b) Fuel duty increases; (c) Increase in VAT or its scope and coverage. 13) IF WE CANCEL YOUR HOLIDAY – It is necessary for there to be a minimum number of passengers before we can operate at all. In certain circumstances we may have alternative but to cancel your holiday. Should this occur we will return to you all the money which you have paid to us. If we cancel your holiday within 28 days of departure you will be entitled to another holiday of your choice at £15 less than the advertised price. 14) SEAT ALLOCATION – Requests for particular coach seats can be made when booking your holiday, but allocations are made strictly on a first come first served basis. 15) DOOR-TO-DOOR PICKUPS – Because of the wide area that we cover to save time it may be necessary to collect and return some passengers in special ‘feeder’ mini coaches or by taxi. Whilst we appreciate that everybody would like to be returned home first, this is not always possible. However, should you wish, a taxi could be arranged to meet the coach at a predetermined point on return for an additional charge. 16) TRAVEL BY AIR – To comply with CAA regulations, Golden Holidays act as retail agents for Destinations Specialists, ATOL protected 9503. Other conditions may apply. 17) HEALTH & SAFETY – New EU Directives now stipulate that our coach drivers must take their breaks away from their vehicles. During this period passengers will be asked to vacate the coach and the vehicle will then be secured. Please make Cheques payable to Golden Holidays.

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2011 Tour Itinerary

2011 Tour Itinerary January

START DATE Mon 10th January Sat 15th January Sat 22nd January Mon 31st January

END DATE Fri 14th January Sun 16th January Sun 23rd January Fri 4th February

DURATION 5 Days 2 Days 2 Days 5 Days

DESTINATION Paignton London Weekend Mystery Weekend Bournemouth

HOTEL Marine Hotel Holiday Inn, Kings Cross Mystery Hotel Trouville Hotel

PRICE £195 £99 £65 £199

SINGLE SUPP None £35 £15 None

Tue 15th February Sun 13th February Fri 18th February Fri 25th February Fri 25th February Thur 3rd March

5 Days 2 Days 5 Days 5 Days 5 Days 5 Days

St Agnes, Cornwall Mystery Weekend Southport Singles Special Eastbourne Entertainment Break Cardigan Bay House Party Isle of Wight Bingo Break

Rosemundy Hotel Mystery Hotel Royal Clifton Hotel Hadleigh Hotel Cliff Hotel & Spa Burlington Hotel

£225 £79 £215 £195 £225 £185

£25 £15 None None None None

Fri 11th March Mon 14th March Fri 18th March Mon 21st March Sun 20th March Fri 25th March Mon 28th March

5 Days 4 Days 6 Days 5 Days 2 Days 5 Days 3 Days

Llandudno Landlubbers Cruise 60’s Weekend, Weston Super Mare Dunoon & The Isle of Bute Eastbourne Mystery Weekend York Cotswolds Pamper Break

Tynedale Hotel Sand Bay Leisure Resort Esplanade Hotel, Dunoon Haddon Hall Hotel Mystery Hotel Queen’s Hotel Hilton Hotel, Swindon

£285 £140 £295 £215 £79 £320 £150

None None £35 None £15 £80 £30

Fri 8th April Fri 15th April Sun 17th April Fri 22nd April Tue 26th April Fri 29th April Sun 1st May Tue 3rd May

5 Days 5 Days 2 Days 5 Days 5 Days 5 Days 6 Days 5 Days

Morecambe (60’s Theme) Skegness (10 Year Celebration) Mystery Weekend Criccieth (Rolling Back The Years) Isle of Wight (Easter Break) Babbacombe Bude, Cornwall Weymouth Kite Festival

Auckland Hotel Charnwood Hotel Mystery Hotel Lion Hotel Burlington Hotel Anchorage Hotel Hartland Hotel Fairhaven Hotel

£235 £230 £79 £249 £275 £210 £355 £275

None None £15 None None None None £12

Sat 7th May Fri 6th May Fri 13th May Sun 15th May Sun 15th May Sat 21st May Fri 27th May Sun 29th May Fri 3rd June

7 Days 5 Days 5 Days 5 Days 2 Days 5 Days 6 Days 6 Days 5 Days

Jersey (By Air) Great Yarmouth Eastbourne Llandudno Mystery Weekend Paignton Blairgowrie Isle of Man Cumbria

Mayfair Hotel Raynscourt Hotel Hadleigh Hotel Tynedale Hotel Mystery Hotel Marine Hotel Angus Hotel Mount Murray Hotel Gilsland Spa Hotel

£575 £255 £260 £295 £79 £299 £345 £470 £289

None £12 None None £15 None £25 £50 £20

Mon 6th June Fri 10th June Fri 10th June Sat 18th June Thur 16th June Sun 19th June Fri 24th June Fri 24th June Thur 30th June Fri 1st July

2 Days 6 Days 5 Days 8 Days 5 Days 2 Days 6 Days 5 Days 5 Days 5 Days

Bath Weekend Newquay Skegness Isle of Wight Llandudno Mystery Weekend Babbacombe Criccieth (Little Trains) Tenby Torquay

Hilton Bath City Hotel Sandy Lodge Hotel Charnwood Hotel Burlington Hotel Tynedale Hotel Mystery Hotel Anchorage Hotel Lion Hotel Cliffe-Norton Hotel Shelley Court Hotel

£99 £299 £245 £420 £285 £79 £260 £295 £295 £250

£15 None None None None £15 None None £12/£12 seaview None

FEBRUARY Fri 11th February Sat 12th February Mon 14th February Mon 21st February Mon 21st February Sun 27th February

MARCH Mon 7th March Fri 11th March Sun 13th March Thur 17th March Sat 19th March Mon 21st March Sat 26th March

APril Mon 4th April Mon 11th April Sat 16th April Mon 18th April Fri 22nd April Mon 25th April Tue 26th April Fri 29th April

MAY Sun 1st May Mon 2nd May Mon 9th May Wed 11th May Sat 14th May Tue 17th May Sun 22nd May Tue 24th May Mon 30th May

June Sun 5th June Sun 5th June Mon 6th June Sat 11th June Sun 12th June Sat 18th June Sun 19th June Mon 20th June Sun 26th June Mon 27th June

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JULY

START DATE Sat 2nd July Sat 2nd July Sun 10th July Sun 10th July Thur 14th July Sat 16th July Sat 16th July Mon 18th July Sat 23rd July Sat 30th July Sat 30th July

END DATE Sat 9th July Sat 9th July Wed 13th July Fri 15th July Fri 15th July Sun 17th July Fri 22nd July Fri 22nd July Fri 29th July Sat 6th August Sat 6th August

DURATION 8 Days 8 Days 4 Days 6 Days 2 Days 2 Days 7 Days 5 Days 7 Days 8 Days 8 Days

DESTINATION Eastbourne Llandudno Tall Ships Race, Greenock Bournemouth York & Steam Mystery Weekend Weymouth Winchester Sidmouth Isle of Wight Newquay

HOTEL Hadleigh Hotel Tynedale Hotel Avonbridge Hotel 3 Star Hotel Queen’s Hotel Mystery Hotel Fairhaven Hotel Winchester Hotel Royal York & Faulkner Hotel Burlington Hotel Sandy Lodge Hotel

PRICE £399 £430 £250 £325 £105 £79 £430 £325 £499 £430 £399

SINGLE SUPP None None £54 £40 £20 £15 £18 £60 None None None

Fri 5th August Sat 13th August Mon 15th August Thur 18th August Sun 21st August Sat 27th August Fri 26th August Sat 3rd September Fri 2nd September

5 Days 8 Days 5 Days 5 Days 2 Days 8 Days 5 Days 8 Days 5 Days

Lancashire, Lakes, Fylde Coast Llandudno Tenby Valkenburg, Holland Mystery Weekend Great Yarmouth Bournemouth IOW - Illuminated Carnival Babbacombe

Carousel Hotel Tynedale Hotel Cliffe-Norton Hotel Best Western Hotel, Walram Mystery Hotel Raynscourt Hotel 3 Star Hotel Burlington Hotel Anchorage Hotel

£255 £430 £299 £385 £79 £370 £299 £430 £240

£20 None £12/£12 seaview £50 £15 £20 £35 None None

8 Days 6 Days 8 Days 5 Days 8 Days 2 Days 7 Days 5 Days 5 Days

Eastbourne Ireland (By Ferry) Weymouth Torquay Isle of Wight Mystery Weekend Jersey (By Air) Llandudno Skegness

Hadleigh Hotel Clonakilty Hotel Fairhaven Hotel Shelley Court Hotel Burlington Hotel Mystery Hotel Mayfair Hotel Tynedale Hotel Charnwood Hotel

£385 £425 £399 £250 £399 £79 £570 £285 £245

None £75 £21 None None £15 None None None

5 Days 5 Days 4 Days 5 Days 5 Days 6 Days 2 Days 5 Days 5 Days

Seahouses, Northumberland Weston Super Mare Abba Weekend Morecambe (Settle – Carlisle) Blackpool Illuminations Fort William & Isle of Syke Mystery Weekend Criccieth (Tinsel & Turkey) Great Yarmouth (Tinsel & Turkey)

Bamburgh Castle Inn Smiths Hotel Sand Bay Leisure Resort Auckland Hotel Carousel Hotel Alexandra Hotel Mystery Hotel Lion Hotel Raynscourt Hotel

£299 £295 £140 £275 £280 £320 £79 £245 £245

£80 £20 None None £40 £40 £15 None £12

5 Days 5 Days 5 Days 2 Days 5 Days 5 Days

Llandudno (Holly & Mistletoe) Eastbourne (Tinsel & Turkey) Paignton (Tinsel & Turkey) Mystery Weekend Isle of Wight (Tinsel & Turkey) Weymouth (Tinsel & Turkey)

Tynedale Hotel Hadleigh Hotel Marine Hotel Mystery Hotel Burlington Hotel Central Hotel

£295 £275 £275 £79 £250 £279

None None None £15 None £12

Mystery Weekend Tenby (Christmas Break) Great Yarmouth (Christmas Break) Llandudno (New Year Break)

Mystery Hotel Cliffe-Norton Hotel Raynscourt Hotel Tynedale Hotel

£85 £449 £420 £430

£15 £12/£12 seaview £12 None

2011 Tour Itinerary

August Mon 1st August Sat 6th August Thur 11th August Sun 14th August Sat 20th August Sat 20th August Mon 22nd August Sat 27th August Mon 29th August

SEPTEMBER Sat 3rd September Sat 10th September Sun 4th September Fri 9th September Sat 10th September Sat 17th September Mon 12th September Fri 16th September Sat 17th September Sat 24th September Sat 24th September Sun 25th September Sun 25th September Sat 1st October Mon 26th September Fri 30th September Mon 26th September Fri 30th September

OCTOBER Mon 3rd October Wed 5th October Fri 7th October Mon 10th October Sun 16th October Sun 16th October Sat 22nd October Mon 31st October Mon 31st October

Fri 7th October Sun 9th October Mon 10th October Fri 14th October Thur 20th October Fri 21st October Sun 23rd October Fri 4th November Fri 4th November

NOVEMBER Wed 9th November Sun 13th November Mon 14th November Fri 18th November Thur 17th November Mon 21st November Sat 19th November Sun 20th November Wed 23rd November Sun 27th November Mon 28th November Fri 2nd December

DECEMBER Sat 10th December Fri 23rd December Fri 23rd December Fri 30th December

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Sun 11th December 2 Days Tue 27th December 5 Days Tue 27th December 5 Days Tue 3rd January 2012 5 Days

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