Great People • Great Food • Great Beaches
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ypically Italian 2009 issue 1
Cesenatico • Valverde
A gem of the Adriatic waiting to be discovered
A totally flexible holiday destination to suit everyone Local airport departures
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esenatico
A gem of the Adriatic waiting to be discovered
Since before I can remember my parents have taken my brother and I on holiday to Cesenatico, this unspoilt paradise on the Adriatic coast of Italy. Now, 40 years later, I return with my children every year – that’s how special Cesenatico is to me. It has something for everyone and is like sunshine holidays used to be – easy going, not over the top and enjoyed by the people of that country, not just by the Brits. This is a traditional Italian holiday resort, undiscovered by the Brits, which attracts couples and families alike. But many people speak some English, and you’ll go home feeling you’ve enjoyed another country and not just a package resort. Having been in the travel industry for 24 years, I have visited places all over the world, but find it hard to match this family paradise. Safe beaches, wonderful food and a beautiful harbour with shops to please everyone are made all the more welcoming by the locals who are happy to help and don’t just want your money. Close to the better-known resort of Rimini, but a whole lot nicer and more authentic, Cesenatico is easy to reach. It’s only 45 minutes from Forli airport and Rimini is also about 35 minutes away. Bologna airport is 90 minutes away, offering more options of flights from the UK. It is also easy to drive to Cesenatico from different areas in Italy.
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Cesenatico and Valverde The Adriatic gem Florence
The sandy coastline extends for over seven kilometres from Zadina to Cesenatico with pinewoods stretching down to the beach providing a cool escape from the sun. There’s history too, and the beautiful multi-coloured sails of the boats in the maritime museum make a lasting impression. Leonardo da Vinci is renowned as one of the world’s top painters, but he could also turn his hand to engineering and designed Cesenatico’s canal harbour to create a masterpiece which can still be enjoyed today. The canal harbour is lined with fish restaurants renowned throughout Italy, while the broad tree-lined avenues give Cesenatico a relaxing feel which is further enhanced by the squares of the old town centre. There are several beaches which make up Cesenatico including Valverde, Villamarina, Centro, Ponente and Zadina Pineta, so it can cater for people of all ages. The soft sandy beaches slope down gradually to the sea, providing a safe and comfortable playground for children. Numerous beach cafes provide great meals and aperitifs while you enjoy those sun fun days. After the beach there are many ways of passing the time, enjoy pleasant walks along the canal harbour or in the splendid seaside gardens, and you’ll find shops along the seafront and in the town centre. In the evening stroll through craft and flea markets, while enjoying freshly made ice cream from one of the many parlours, or take a seat and watch the children run around in playgrounds and arcades.
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You can make your holiday like Italians make pizza – just add your favourite ingredients to create your ideal holiday just the way you like it. To make your perfect topping, you may prefer to avoid air travel and let the train take the strain. You may get itchy feet after seven nights at the beach, so why not take a few nights out in the buzz of a city?
Here are some of the most popular combinations that we are asked to cook up. But with many historic cities and hideaway country villas on your doorstep there are many other options.
FAMILY FRIENDLY EXPLORER Residenza Lido 3* - Cesenatico 7 nights Self catering Apartment Satore Apartments - Venice 2 nights Self catering Apartment From £282.00 per person based on 4 sharing
FLORENTINE MASTERS Hotel Paris 3* - Florence 3 nights Bed & breakfast Caesar 4* - Cesenatico 3 nights Bed & breakfast 4 days group B car hire From £589.00 per person based on twin
With Italy’s efficient train service, travel between cities has never been so easy Cesenatico to Venice 3hrs - Florence 2 hrs 30 mins Other amazing Typically Italian towns and cities are just a stone throw away • Cesenatico to Ravenna 36km • Cesenatico to Bologna 100km • Cesenatico to Florence 105km • Cesenatico to Venice 138km • Cenesatico to Rome 256km • Cesenatico to Cesena 15km Just let us know how we can help you to arrange your ideal trip, ask your travel agent to call our reservations team on 01733 315522 All prices are based on low season and subject to availability.
For many more Italian destinations see our main Typically Italian brochure
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ot just a beach holiday
Cesenatico is ideally located on the coast of the EmiliaRomagna region as a base to explore some of the most outstanding countryside in Italy. With an amazing road system and rail connections to many regions you can really travel far and wide with ease. Of course the coast also offers many great things to do too.
Republic of San Marino
San Marino is the most ancient Republic in the world. Nestling within its fortress walls dating back to 500 AD, situated on top of Mount Titano, the small state of the Republic of San Marino is a very popular tourist site, especially with the option of a day’s tax free shopping. Choose from a half day visit, morning or afternoon, or a whole day excursion by coach, or just take a drive along the coast.
Venice
Venice is unique and even eccentric. If you have ever dreamed of visiting this bustling and exotic city with a magical atmosphere now is your chance. The city is yours to explore. Take one of our coach tours from Cesenatico and you have 7 hours to appreciate one of the most attractive and remarkable places in the world. Alternatively you can make you own way with the train, by car or by boat.
Florence
San Marino
One of the most beautiful cities in Italy, where remarkable architecture presents itself at every corner. The quality and display of white, green and rose marble creates a magical atmosphere. Be fascinated by the delightful streets, courtyards and palaces which the art capital has magnificently protected and conserved over time, along with its treasures. Explore the city on one of our coach tours and have 7 hours at your own pace to discover one of Italy’s most charming and enchanting cities.
Ravenna
Inside its churches and basilicas you will discover a huge heritage of ancient mosaics dating back to the 5th and 6th centuries. Our coach excursion with the assistance of a guide, provides a visit to the Basilica of St Apollinare and then on to the Old Town Centre. (admission not included)
Urbino
Urbino, the pearl of the Italian Renaissance and the birth place of the famous painter Raffaello. The Ducale Palace of Federico of Montefeltro, attracts many visitors from all over the world. The excursion includes a guide and visit to the city. Tours are only available in the season from June to early September, but with public transport or your own car you can explore all year round.
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Atlantica
This water park, complete with bingo hall is 5 minutes by bus from Cesenatico centre. Take your choice of the swimming pool with wave machine, get carried away on a mile long flume ride or throw caution to the wind on the 70% shute and the 400 metre long Anaconda water ride. The little one’s are not forgotten with a choice of small paddling pools to enjoy. Some of our hotels offer free day entry into Atlantica.
Mirabilandia
Atlantica
This theme park boasts 44 rides from roller coasters to waterslides, 12 shows, 16 restaurants and bars, all set in a wonderful green oasis of tropical gardens. Fun for everybody, braver soles can ride the high thrill rides or visit Ghostville. The story is told of the scary town which seems to have vanished since 1885. Situated in the very heart of the Far West, along the old border railway, for many years it was a real cross-roads for gold seekers, then it suddenly disappeared. The town’s mystery has not been revealed for more than one thousand years because all those who bravely went off in search of Ghostville never came back. When you have ridden all the water rides, relax on the wonderful Caribbean lagoon with snowwhite coral sand and incredible water games. At night there is even more magic as the Grande Night Show comes to life.
Oltremare This new theme park takes you on an adventure from the beginnings of life on earth to the marvels of the Adriatic sea and the many animals of today. See the world under the water in the observatory, walk through life size Sharks and Manta’s and visit Dolphin Lagoon home to 12 dolphins. Above the water you can visit the farm where you can get up close and personal to many animals and birds.
Oltremare
Italy In Minature The theme park has 272 perfect scale reproductions of architectural wonders, dedicated to the historical architecture and cultural heritage of Italy, just waiting for you to meet Casanova while boating through Venice. Not only will you experience an extraordinary trip around the delights of Italy you can learn more about physics while playing in the Science Fun Park, laugh at the amusing water games or feel your heart in your mouth on rides such as the Canoe or Sling Shot. ASK OUR REPRESENTATIVE IN RESORT UPON YOUR ARRIVAL FOR MORE DETAILS
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unbathing The Italian way
How many times have you been on holiday, only to get up early to save a good place on the beach? And then someone walks over your towel or clothes and sand gets everywhere! This isn’t a problem in Italy, because on most beaches you pay for your beach umbrellas and sun-beds and they are yours for the duration of your holiday. However, most of the hotels we feature provide beach sun-beds and beach umbrellas FREE of charge. You can arrive at any time of day and nobody will have taken your place, so you don’t have to rush and can enjoy that well-deserved lie-in. You can also use beach showers, toilets and changing rooms.
The food of the Adriatic Cesenatico rates as one of the best towns in Italy for gastronomy, with a cuisine based on centuries-old seafaring traditions. In the old fishermen’s quarter along the banks of the canal harbour are many of the gourmet restaurants which are supplied daily with fresh fish, and there’s also an abundance of family-run trattorie and pizzerie which pride themselves on high standards.
Happy Children = Happy Holidays Cesenatico has some of the safest beaches in Italy, lots of home-made ice cream with hundreds of flavours ranging from bubble gum to champagne, and plenty of safe play areas. But that’s not all, and one day you may wish to hire a car and drive out to explore the surrounding countryside or visit one of the many adventure parks. If like mine your children are fussy eaters, most of our hotels offer a children’s menu or alternative dishes. The hotels are happy to provide interesting and appetising dishes apart from pasta and pizza to satisfy any child’s palate.
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Why should you get married in Italy?
f you are considering getting married abroad, Italy has many romantic locations that can help to enhance your special day. We are able to offer a tailor-made wedding service in the Lake Garda, Tuscany, Sorrento, Sicily and Adriatic Riviera areas. While we are more than happy to use our experience to advise and help you plan the ceremony and celebration of your dreams, the choice and decisions are yours to make. It is possible to mix Italian and English traditions to create your own unique and memorable day whether it is an intimate occasion for just the two of you or for your family and friends as well.
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We will give you advice and assistance for all your legal and religious requirements which include preparation of the required documentation in England, Italian administration fees, British consulate fees and interpreter services during the sworn declaration and at the wedding ceremony. By utilizing our contacts in Italy, we can provide additional wedding services such as flowers, photographic and video coverage of your wedding, hairdressing and beauty treatments, carriages, children’s entertainment and music. The wedding breakfast can reflect not only your preferred dishes but also a combination of traditional Italian and regional dishes. Subject to your requirements, we can advise on suitable dishes for formal banquets or festive buffets. Italian cuisine is inclined to vary between regions and it is possible to take advantage of these variations to serve dishes that would be considered expensive luxuries in England.
Wedding Ceremonies There are different types of wedding ceremonies: Religious Ceremony - non Catholic Ceremonies can be organized on request. The Italian authorities do not recognize the religious ceremonies of some denominations in which case for the marriage to be valid a civil ceremony is required prior to the religious one.
Catholic Religious Ceremony The Catholic Church requires more documentation than if you were to get married in England and this therefore requires additional administrative time.
Civil Ceremony This ceremony takes place in Town Halls and is conducted by the Mayor or his officials in Italian therefore an official interpreter is required.
Images courtesy of Liam & Candice Bugg who married in Cesenatico.
Italy is not just our job... it’s our way of life!
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ll roads lead to the beach Reservations 01733 315522
Tailor your holiday - Please ask us to quote on the cost of return flights from your local airport or for train travel.
Let’s fly
Typically Italian is pleased to work with every airline that flies to Italy from international carriers to low cost airlines. With over 300 flights a week from the UK to Italy this means we can offer you more choice and even better value with total flexibility.
Lets drive
With today’s many options to cross the channel and Europe’s modern road system, taking your own car to Italy has never been easier. In no time you will be touring those Italian roads and filling up your boot with wine and goodies to enjoy when you get back home.
Great train adventure
Many of our holiday destinations can be reached by rail. Sit back and relax on board a high-speed train through some amazing countryside. Rather than making an immediate connection, you may prefer to break your journey in Paris for a night or two. Italy’s efficient rail network means we can offer you multi-centre holidays. For further details on train schedules and holiday prices please call our reservations team on 01733 315522
Have total freedom. Hire a car HERTZ CODE
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£126 £140 £173 £192
£163 £187 £229 £257
£202 £235 £287 £320
£272 £313 £384 £432
£39 £45 £55 £62
Car Hire - What you need to know • The basic group B cars can accommodate up to four passengers – for touring holidays we recommend that you upgrade to a larger car for comfort and luggage space. • All cars are left hand drive. • A deposit is required of 700.00 (In cash or on a credit card). (No excess) • Rates are fully inclusive of Unlimited mileage, SUPER CDW, Theft Protection, Airport Charges, Local Tax. One Way rental allowed for groups B,C,D,N. Please note that the tolerance times between pick up & drop off of cars is 59 minutes and charges for late returns can be very expensive. • International drop off subject to a fee. • DRIVER: Minimum age 25 years – TWO drivers allowed FREE – No maximum age. • YOUNG Drivers (23-24 years) allowed with a local charge of 15.00+tax per day. Maximum charge 150.00+tax per rental. Delivery to Hotels/Out of Hours is available at an extra charge please request a quote. EXCESS LIABILITY for THEFT: All groups 800.00 (incl TAX). • Several levels of optional Personal Accident insurance are available. If required, the amount should be paid locally. • Ensure the vehicle has a full tank of fuel on collection & at the end of the rental. If the car does not have a full tank at the time of pick up, please advise the rental office so they can record this on the rental agreement. (Do this before taking the vehicle as this cannot be rectified afterwards). You will be given the opportunity to purchase a full tank of fuel in advance; this is known as F.P.O & takes away the task of having to return the vehicle with a full tank. Please note that no refund can be given on unused fuel at the end of the rental. • Ensure that you have a valid E.E.C. driving licence, as well as a valid major credit card. If you have one of the new style card driving licences you must present this along with the paperwork. • Upon collection of the vehicle from the collection office it is advisable to make a quick inspection of the exterior and general condition of the vehicle, if you are not satisfied, notify the rental company so they can rectify the matter. • A formal written report must be supplied in the event of an accident with a 3rd party or damage caused to the vehicle giving particulars • Extra charges for child safety seats will be charged at 55.00 Local laws decree that babies 0-9 months must be carried in a baby seat, children 10 months – 4 years must have a baby/child seat and children under 10 years old should not travel in the front of the car unless in a rear facing child seat. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY We wish to stress that when the keys are returned to the hire desk at the end of the rental, the client must ensure that he / she formally closes the rental contract and is given the formal rental closure notice. This document will firstly, confirm details of any extra charges which will be made on the credit card, and secondly will now be required along with a copy of the rental contract in the event of any customer service issues. Failure to follow these instructions may result in your credit card being debited an excess charge.
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lexibility of flights From full frills to no frills
Ask your Travel Agent to call us for an instant price quotation to include flights from your local departure airport with either scheduled or low cost airlines. We are sure to find a combination to suit your holiday needs. If the flight is just a way of getting from A to B and you would like to take advantage of a no frills service, we can book selected no frills airlines for you. Alternatively, you may prefer comfortable departure times and the full frills service. Holidays in this brochure can be created with these options in mind. We offer you a choice of accommodation only, or packages combining no frills or full frills options, to make your holiday as easy and cost effective as possible. Some scheduled fares and no frills airlines are non changeable or refundable so we require full payment of the airfare at the time of booking. Prices continually vary according to date and time of travel, and the number of seats already sold, so the earlier you book the better the price tends to be.
When you book your travel and accommodation with us you are covered by our bonding, so your money is fully protected and we will take full responsibility for all the elements we have booked for you
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Golf on your doorstep Close to the sea, lie three challenging golf courses which feature plenty of water. Adriatic Golf Club Cervia has an 18 hole American-style layout which runs through pine woods and salt lakes. Rimini Golf Club also places an emphasis on target golf and water features heavily. Further south at the Riviera Golf Resort, the River Conca will keep you on your toes. Situated between Ferrara and Ravenna, and continuing this watery theme, lies Argenta Boscovecchio Golf Club where the riverbanks form the natural edges of the fairways. There are several golf courses within half-an-hour of Cesenatico. Of particular note is Le Fonti Golf Club which features many challenging holes, including one with an island green. The food in the clubhouse here is superb, so make sure you leave time for lunch. The Golf Club Bologna was designed by Henry Cotton and John Harris and updated by Peter Alliss in 2000. This fine layout has hosted the Italian Amateur Championship on many occasions, so your game needs to be in great shape to score well.
Riviera Golf Club - Rimini Adriatic Golf Cervia Rimini Golf Club - Rimini Cesenatico Golf Club
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Wine and Dine route In Cesenatico you are surrounded by the hills, villages and quiet countryside on the “Wines and Tastes route� These self drive touring ideas have been put together to make it easy for visitors to stumble upon the vine covered hills, hiding away farms offering tasting direct from the producers, to delight your senses. Sample the famous Romagna soup, olive oil dairy products and of course the wine. Along the route you will also see centres for local handicraft and thermal treatments.
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rand Hotel -
★★★★ Superior
Special Golf Packages
Cesenatico
The name says it all, as this wonderful hotel dates back to the early 1900s and the elegant character remains today. As at most hotels in Cesenatico, nothing is ever a problem and the quality and service are first-class from the elegant foyer and lounge to the beautiful swimming pool and nearby wellness centre. With its commanding presence in the town’s main piazza and overlooking the beach, you can spend evenings sitting watching the time go by on the large terrace overlooking both the sea and the square. During the day the hotel beach is on your doorstep, or you can play a game of tennis on the hotel’s own court or play golf at the nearby Cervia club. All rooms are air-conditioned, the standard rooms have a Juliette balcony or terrace and side sea view. Deluxe rooms are completely soundproofed with sea or pool views. Family suites have a balcony with sea view, two double bedrooms with an interconnecting door and shared bathroom to accommodate 3/4/5 people. Hotel beach with beach towels (Sunbeds payable locally) WiFi connection Currency exchange Restaurant Beach snack bar and restaurant Bar
Laundry service Lift Tennis (payable locally) Pool 24-hour room service Bicycles Parking
Bedrooms are equipped with bath/shower, telephone, satellite TV, air-conditioning, safe, mini-bar and hairdryer.
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Prices are per person on Half Board accommodation based on 2 persons sharing per night with breakfast, Lunch or evening meal, Entry to the hotel beach with beach towels changed every 3 days, by date of stay. Min 3 night stay. ASK ABOUT FLYING FROM YOUR REGIONAL AIRPORT
STANDARD SIDE SEAVIEW DOUBLE ROOM per night pp 10/04 15/04 22/05 21/06 24/07 22/08 31/08 06/09
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SUPPLEMENTS Deluxe dbl room from Single room from Cot from Full Board from
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68.00 63.00 68.00 83.00 91.00 83.00 68.00 63.00
child 3-12 yrs £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £
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£16.00 pppn £25.00 pn £17.00 pn £8.00 pppn
Reductions: Infants 0-2yrs FREE Transfers:-
Bologna airport 60 miles / Forli airport 30 miles Rimini airport 30 miles Return transfers available. Please enquire for the prices Car hire see page 7
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Valverde
Close to the beach, this elegant hotel is renowned for its traditional hospitality and the warm atmosphere created by the Manuzzi family and their staff. Wake every morning to a breakfast buffet spread that will guarantee the chance to try something different every day of your holiday, and there’s no need to feel guilty either! Your days can be spent working off any over-indulgence in one of the three heated pools or in the well equipped gym. You can even play a game of tennis. Relax afterwards in the Jacuzzi while the children play in one of the secure and specially created play areas, or just stroll out of the hotel onto the promenade. The restaurant will take you on a culinary trip across Romagna. The family uses the freshest local produce to prepare traditional dishes as made by their mothers and grandmothers before them, complemented by a wonderful glass of their best Sangiovese wine. Internet connection Currency exchange Restaurant Pool snack bar Bar Room service Laundry service Lift
Parking Fitness centre Sauna Children’s mini club Heated pool Children’s pool Children’s play area
Rooms are twin/double or family rooms nicely decorated with private shower and air-conditioning, satellite TV, minibar, internet connection, hairdryer and safe.
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COUNT KIDS DIS d bed Stay FREE off rs in 3r ive 50% Child 0-9yrs in 3rd bed rece FREE 5y Stay Child 10-10-2yrs in 4th bed ceive 50% off bed re Child 8 yrs in 4th and 25/07 - 08/0 Child 3-15 5 - 13/06 s from 15/0 2 sunbed brella and ach FREE um tels be on the ho /06 and 01/04 - 1319/09 01/09 -
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Prices are per person on Half Board accommodation based on 2 persons sharing per night with breakfast and lunch or evening meal, by date of stay ASK ABOUT FLYING FROM YOUR REGIONAL AIRPORT
DELUXE DOUBLE ROOM per night pp 04/04 30/04 30/05 13/06 04/07 08/08 22/08 31/08
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SUPPLEMENTS Single roomfrom Infant 0-2yrs Full Board
£ £ £ £ £ £ £ £
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£8.00 pn FREE £4.00 pppn
Reductions: 3rd bed adult 30% off Transfers:-
Bologna airport 60 miles / Forli airport 30 miles Rimini airport 30 miles Return transfers available. Please enquire for the prices Car hire see page 7 • Children up to 15 years save when sharing a room with 2 adults
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otel Executive -
★★★★ Half Board Plus
Cesenatico
The location gives you everything, a quiet spot overlooking the park, a few steps from the sports ground, 500m from the centre of Cesenatico and just 300m from the beach. Enjoy the unique Italian "All inclusive" option, each day the chef prepares international and traditional dishes with meat and fish, served in a buffet style for lunch and dinner accompanied by a large choice of vegetables, hors d’orves and homemade desserts. Each day you can choose if you wish, to take part in the activity program with aerobics lessons, dance school and shows. For the children there is a mini and junior club run daily by the animation staff. If you prefer a more relaxing holiday you can spend the days lounging on a sunbed at the swimming pool or on the hotel’s private beach. If you feel like a break from the sun, make a visit to the beauty centre equipped with sauna, solarium, steam bath and whirlpool.
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All 140 rooms have a balcony and are furnished with airconditioning, hairdryer, phone, TV with satellite channels, fridge and safety deposit box.
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Halfboard plus: Private beach Sun umbrellas and beach chairs Soft drinks wine and beer during meals Option to eat lunch time or evenings
Coffee and soft drinks on beach or at hotel all day Bicycles Sauna solarium turkish baths
Interconnecting rooms and rooms with disabled facilities available.
Prices are per person on Half Board Plus accommodation based on 2 persons sharing per night with breakfast, Lunch or evening meal, beach equipment, towels, an umbrella, two sunbeds and a private changing room, by date of travel. ASK ABOUT FLYING FROM YOUR REGIONAL AIRPORT
RUBINO ROOM per night pp 30/05 06/06 13/06 04/07 08/08 22/08 29/08
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Child 3 yrs+ £ £ £ £ £ £ £
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Bologna airport 60 miles / Forli airport 30 miles Rimini airport 30 miles Return transfers to the airports available. Please enquire for the prices
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Special Golf Packages
FREE Water Park Entry
Valverde
Comfortable and elegant, the Michaelangelo hotel is in a quiet area just 90 meters from the sea and near the green oasis of the Parco del Levante. It is managed by the owners and you’re assured of a relaxed and carefree holiday with a warm and pleasant family atmosphere. Adults and children can enjoy themselves around the pool or relax in the gardens surrounded by flowers, while in the evenings entertainment can be enjoyed twice a week. Gastronomy is certainly a strong feature of this hotel with a menu full of homemade traditional dishes, alongside excellent international cuisine. Wake every morning to a plentiful buffet breakfast and then move through the day with fresh fish dishes and homemade cakes and desserts.
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Children have their own mini club, one special evening party night a week, their very own menu and afternoon snacks. Restaurant Lounge Free Wi Fi internet connection TV room Bar Lift Currency exchange
Laundry service Gym Sauna Childrens play area Swimming Pool Children Pool Bicycles available
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Meal choice Choose to eat at lunchtime or in the evening.
The refurbished rooms are equipped with fridge, hairdryer, shower, flat screen TV with satellite, safe, balcony, telephone, internet connection, and air conditioning. Hotel has family and interconnecting rooms. Please enquire.
Prices are per person on Half Board Accommodation based on 2 persons sharing per night with breakfast, lunch or evening meal with wine, water and soft drinks at meal times. Beach equipment umbrella and 2 sunbeds and entry to the Atlantica water park (07/6-06/09), by date of stay ASK ABOUT FLYING FROM YOUR REGIONAL AIRPORT
STANDARD DOUBLE ROOM per night pp 30/05 - 12/06 13/06 - 10/07 11/07 - 31/07 01/08 - 21/08 22/08 - 28/08 29/08 - 04/09 05/09 - 12/09
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59.00 63.00 68.00 81.00 63.00 56.00 52.00
SUPPLEMENTS Single room Full Board: Cot 0-2yrs
£11.00 pn £6.00 pppn £11.00 pn
per child 2-14 yrs £ £ £ £ £ £ £
30.00 32.00 34.00 41.00 32.00 28.00 26.00
Transfers:-
Bologna airport 60 miles / Forli airport 30 miles Rimini airport 30 miles Return transfers available. Please enquire for the prices. Car hire see page 7 Reductions: Infants 0-2yrs FREE • When a family of 4 share one room they pay for 3 people only
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FREE Water Park Entry
Cesenatico
This stylish, family-run, modern hotel prides itself on quality and service. In a beautiful position overlooking the harbour, very close to the beach, you will find it hard to decide between relaxing by the hotel pool, watching the fishing and sailing boats go in and out from the veranda, or exploring the area on one of the hotel’s complimentary bikes. The Miramare has one of the best fish restaurants in town, with fresh dishes served daily in the elegant dining room facing the canal adding that extra special holiday atmosphere. If your children don’t like exploring new food, the hotel is always happy to oblige and will come up with dishes not even on the menu. Hotel beach and complimentary beach towels Internet connection Currency exchange Restaurant Pool snack bar Bar
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Use of fitness centre and sauna at the nearby sister hotel, New Bristol Sport. Twin/double or family rooms are nicely decorated with private shower and air-conditioning, satellite TV, mini-bar, Internet connection, hairdryer and safe.
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Meal choice Choose to eat at lunchtime or in the evening.
Prices are per person on Half Board accommodation based on 2 persons sharing per night with breakfast and lunch or evening meal, including FREE entry to Atlantica water park (07/6-06/09), by date of stay ASK ABOUT FLYING FROM YOUR REGIONAL AIRPORT
STANDARD DOUBLE ROOM per night pp 03/01-20/03 21/03-07/04 08/04-15/04 16/04-22/05 23/05-26/06 27/06-07/08 08/08-21/08 22/08-04/09 05/09-18/09 19/09-23/10 24/10-18/12 19/12-04/01/210 SUPPLEMENTS Full board from Cot 0-2yrs Single room
£ 53.00 £ 61.00 £ 67.00 £ 61.00 £ 70.00 £ 76.00 £ 85.00 £ 76.00 £ 70.00 £ 61.00 £ 53.00 £ 67.00
per child 4-8 yrs £ 26.00 £ 31.00 £ 34.00 £ 31.00 £ 35.00 £ 38.00 £ 43.00 £ 38.00 £ 35.00 £ 31.00 £ 27.00 £ 34.00
per child 9-12 yrs £ 37.00 £ 43.00 £ 47.00 £ 43.00 £ 49.00 £ 53.00 £ 60.00 £ 53.00 £ 49.00 £ 43.00 £ 37.00 £ 47.00
£4.00 pppn £23.00 pn £16.00 pn
Reductions: 3rd bed for adults 10% off Transfers:-
Bologna airport 60 miles / Forli airport 30 miles Rimini airport 30 miles Return transfers available. Please ask for a price. Car hire see page 7
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an Pietro -
★★★★ All Inclusive
FREE Water Park Entry
Valverde
This modern, spacious, all-inclusive hotel is perfect for families as children are always happy! Ideally located on the promenade 500 metres from the town centre and across the road from the beach, definitely a superior all-inclusive experience, with imaginative recipes and a choice of four daily menus including pasta, meat and fish, hot and cold starters, fresh vegetables and healthy salads. Typical Romagnola cuisine and international recipes combine to surprise you in the spacious air-conditioned restaurant, and of course there’s always something suitable for the kids. Watch the children building sandcastles on the beach or paddling in the children’s pool, and treat yourself to a massage in the fitness centre or read a book in the spacious lounge. In the evening meet with friends in one of the bars and dance the night away at one of the evening shows.
Hotel beach Restaurant Pool snack bar Bar Laundry service Lift Parking
Fitness centre Childrens mini club Pool Childrens pool Childrens play area
Rooms are equipped with shower, air-conditioning, hairdryer, satellite TV, mini bar, safe deposit box, telephone and balcony.
Prices are per person on All Inclusive accommodation based on 2 persons sharing per night as shown by date of stay. FREE entry to Atlantica water park (07/6-06/09)
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY START
All-inclusive – what’s included OPEN BAR: soft drinks, coffee, draft ale, local wine (1030 till midnight). DRINKS WITH MEALS: draft ale, local wine, water, soft drinks. BREAKFAST (0700-0800): Typical Italian breakfast. (0800-1000) International buffet breakfast. LUNCH & DINNER: fantastic buffet of starters, vegetables, salads and desserts* 4 daily menus to choose from plus special children’s menu*. 12 flavours of ice cream. AFTERNOON PASTRIES by the pool. BEACH EQUIPMENT: 1 beach umbrella & 2 sun beds per room, SPORTS Fitness centre, Bicycles, Table tennis, Beach volley ball, Five-a-side-football, Children’s play area, Golf. Mini Golf 9 holes nearby: International shows, daytime and evening events for adults & children, BABY & TEEN CLUBS and entry to Atlantica water park.
ASK ABOUT FLYING WITH LOW COST AIRLINE AND SAVE £££
STANDARD DOUBLE ROOM per night pp 30/05 13/06 04/07 08/08 22/08 29/08
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£ £ £ £ £ £
63.00 74.00 78.00 90.00 80.00 63.00
3rd person in room from 2 yrs upwards £ £ £ £ £ £
32.00 37.00 39.00 45.00 40.00 32.00
Reduction: 0-1yrs FREE Transfers:-
Bologna airport 60 miles / Forli airport 30 miles Rimini airport 30 miles Return transfers available. Please ask for a price. Car hire see page 7
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mperiale -
★★★
FREE Water Park Entry
Valverde
This modern, friendly, family run hotel is in the area of Valverde just a few minutes walk from the beach. The rooftop sun terrace with sea view offers a great space to relax with a book and enjoy the sun. Inside the hotel is completely air conditioned for your comfort, while the bar opens out onto the terrace where you can enjoy the evening air with a drink after dinner. Start the morning every day with a rich buffet breakfast, guaranteed to keep you going till dinner when the menu offers a choice between meat, vegetable and fish dishes together with buffet of fresh salads and vegetables. The hotel has their own area on the beach with beach towels and children’s mini club. All rooms are equipped with shower/WC, balcony, most with view to the sea, Satellite TV, phone, safe, hairdryer and air conditioning. The hotel can offer triple and family rooms, some with interconnecting doors.
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Prices are per person on Full Board minimum stay 5 nights. FREE entry to Atlantica water park (07/6-06/09) ASK ABOUT FLYING WITH LOW COST AIRLINE AND SAVE £££
CLASSIC DOUBLE ROOM
01/05 30/05 27/06 01/08 22/08 29/08 12/09
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SUPPLEMENTS Single room All Inclusive from
per night pp
per child 2-9 yrs
£ 38.00 £ 40.00 £ 45.00 £ 56.00 £ 46.00 £ 40.00 £ 38.00
£ 19.00 £ 20.00 £ 23.00 £ 28.00 £ 23.00 £ 20.00 £ 19.00
per child 10-14 yrs £ £ £ £ £ £ £
27.00 28.00 32.00 39.00 32.00 28.00 27.00
£11.00 pn £7.00 pppn
Reductions: 3rd bed for adults 20% off Transfers:-
Forli airport 30 miles Rimini airport 30 miles Bologna airport 60 miles transfers available. Please ask for a price. Car hire see page 7 • 2 children under 13yrs sharing with 2 adults pay for 3 only • Other child discounts available, please enquire
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ew Bristol Sport - ★★★
FREE Water Park Entry
Cesenatico
This cosy family-run hotel is close to the beach on a street lined with trees and is sister hotel to the Miramare. The hotel is run with the same attention to detail, high quality and service. Enjoy typically Romagnan meals in the air-conditioned, Mediterranean-style dining room, before you relax on the terrace with your evening drink and take in the wonderful atmosphere. The rooftop pool, terrace and sun-deck have a commanding view of the sea and Cesenatico town. All the refurbished bedrooms have a private balcony to sit with a good book after a morning at the pool, beach or gym. Restaurant Bar Gym Jacuzzi Sauna Laundry service Lift
Hotel beach with complimentary towels Internet connection Roof top plunge pool Use of the Miramare’s pool Childrens play area Mini club
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Prices are per person on Half Board Accommodation based on 2 persons sharing per night with breakfast, lunch or evening meal. FREE entry to Atlantica water park (07/6-06/09), use of all the facilities of the Miramare hotel, by date of stay. ASK ABOUT FLYING FROM YOUR REGIONAL AIRPORT
STANDARD TWIN/DOUBLE ROOM per night pp 03/01 - 20/03 21/03 - 07/04 08/04 - 15/04 16/04 - 22/05 23/05 - 26/06 27/06 - 07/08 08/08 - 21/08 22/08 - 04/09 05/09 - 18/09 19/09 - 23/10 24/10 - 18/12 19/12-04/01/10 SUPPLEMENTS Cot 0-3yrs Single room Full board from
£ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £
45.00 47.00 58.00 47.00 53.00 58.00 69.00 58.00 53.00 47.00 45.00 58.00
per child 4-8 yrs £ 23.00 £ 24.00 £ 29.00 £ 24.00 £ 27.00 £ 29.00 £ 35.00 £ 29.00 £ 27.00 £ 24.00 £ 23.00 £ 29.00
per child 9-14 yrs £ 32.00 £ 33.00 £ 41.00 £ 33.00 £ 37.00 £ 41.00 £ 48.00 £ 41.00 £ 37.00 £ 33.00 £ 32.00 £ 41.00
£18.00 pn £11.00 pn £5.00 pppn
Reduction: 3rd bed for adult 10% off Transfers:-
Bologna airport 60 miles / Forli airport 30 miles Rimini airport 30 miles Return transfers to the airports available. Please enquire for the prices.
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esidenza Lido -
★★★ Self Catering
Cesenatico
For those seeking a less formal alternative without compromising on quality, we have found you the ideal holiday accommodation. Centrally situated just 50 meters from the beach and five minutes from the historical town centre, this typically Italian holiday residence offers a warm and courteous family welcome and comfortable atmosphere. Guests are never bored as they can take part in a range of activities from keeping fit to the sheer enjoyment of watching others, but above all they can relax. The large swimming pool is always in the sun, with comfortable sun-beds and umbrellas providing a safe retreat and a well deserved rest. Children have an ideal environment to let off steam with a family entertainment programme, toy library and play areas. The Michelin star Lido Lido restaurant is at the forefront of new Italian and European cuisine, thanks to the passion of Chef Patron, Vincenzo Cammerucci and his original interpretation of culinary art. Tradition plays an important role in the kitchen, while revamping the most appealing and interesting recipes and using the freshest of ingredients to produce a unique menu. Internet connection Currency exchange Restaurant Bar Laundry service STUDIO Corallo sleeps 2 Large modern room 27 sqm with all the comforts for a special holiday. There is a cooking corner, bathroom with shower and hairdryer, dressing room, double bed . 1 BEDROOM APARTMENT Acquamarina sleeps 4 Large modern apartment with a kitchen living room with double sofa bed and a separate bedroom with double bed. bathroom with shower and hairdryer, Perla sleeps 5 with an extra pull out bed Apartments are equipped with shower, hairdryer, air-conditioning, fridge, safe, direct dial phones, Satellite TV, room service, fully equipped kitchen, balconies with sea view, bath and bed linen, and maid service. and balcony furnished with table and chairs
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Lift Parking Children’s mini club Pool Children’s play area
Prices are per apartment in Self Catering Accommodation based on the whole apartment for 7 nights with bed linen and towels, daily cleaning (except cooking area), by date of stay
SATURDAY START ONLY (Min 7 night stay) Refundable Security Deposit Euro 150 to be paid on arrival ASK ABOUT FLYING WITH LOW COST AIRLINE AND SAVE £££
PER APARTMENT
04/04 16/05 13/06 27/06 08/08 22/08 29/08 12/09
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Corallo Sleeps 2
Acquamarina Sleeps 4
Perla Sleeps 5
£ 383.00 £ 472.00 £ 543.00 £ 668.00 £ 792.00 £ 668.00 £ 543.00 £ 383.00
£ 499.00 £ 588.00 £ 721.00 £ 846.00 £ 1,068.00 £ 846.00 £ 721.00 £ 499.00
£ 588.00 £ 677.00 £ 810.00 £ 944.00 £ 1,158.00 £ 944.00 £ 810.00 £ 588.00
Cot £40.00 per week Apartments with full sea view sleeping 4, 5, 6, 7 please enquire. Mid-week arrivals available in low season please request Transfers:-
Bologna airport 60 miles / Forli airport 30 miles Rimini airport 30 miles Return transfers to the airports available. Please enquire for the prices Car hire see page 7
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otel Riz -
★★★ Superior
FREE wine and soft drinks at meal times.
Cesenatico
Opened in April 1956, the Maraldi family have always taken pride in their hotel, offering guests the service and hospitality they would expect for themselves. Located a stone’s throw from the seafront, at the Hotel Riz you will expect to find everything you need to enjoy every moment, relax in the reading room or TV room with satellite TV and in the evenings sit at the bar or on the terrace. For children there is a play area with play houses, swings, a slide and creative play materials. The air-conditioned restaurant serves both traditional fares made from local produce and freshly caught fish. As with all Italians, food is very important at the Riz, from breakfast to dinner, delicious buffets await you with lots of inviting sweet and savoury dishes. The chef also prepares menus for guests with special dietary requirements such as vegetarians, diabetics and celiacs. Children are not forgotten, the kitchen will prepare vegetable or meat broths, vegetable purees, baby foods and main courses daily, to suit the tastes of your little ones. Once a week a picnic is held in the garden with pizza, burgers, chicken nuggets, fries and soft drinks. Guests at the Hotel Riz have the use of a swimming pool just across the road on the beach. The hotel also provides beach umbrellas and sun beds. NEW FOR 2009 – Brand new Wellness centre on the top floor of the hotel with fantastic views over the sea, Sauna, Turkish bath, 2 Jacuzzi’s, Massage, and relax area.
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Prices are per person per night on Full Board Includes wine and soft drinks at meal times. Minimum 3 night stay ASK ABOUT FLYING WITH LOW COST AIRLINE AND SAVE £££
Trabaccolo 01/02 23/05 28/06 27/06 01/08 23/08 30/08 06/09
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£ 37.00 £ 48.00 £ 61.00 £ 64.00 £ 76.00 £ 61.00 £ 56.00 £ 48.00
per child 3-5 yrs £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £
19.00 24.00 31.00 32.00 38.00 31.00 28.00 24.00
per child 6 yrs+ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £
26.00 34.00 42.00 45.00 53.00 43.00 39.00 34.00
SUPPLEMENTS Single room from £7.00 pn Reductions: Child 0-2 yrs stays FREE Transfers:-
Bologna airport 60 miles / Forli airport 30 miles Rimini airport 30 miles Return transfers to the airports available. Please enquire for the prices Car hire see page 7 • 1 parent & 1 child (up to 12 yrs) = One adult + £12 per day 23/04 - 12/06, 06/09 - 30/09 • Stay 14 nights and receive 5% discount • 2 children sharing with 2 adults pay for 3 all year round
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Hotel Photographs
Airport Hotels
Many of our hotels have individually decorated and styled rooms, therefore the hotel room photographs are set as an example only.
We have details of hotels close to departure airports and would be happy to give you a quote and make a booking for you.
Italian Star Rating
Airport Parking
International star rating varies from each country. In Italy, star rating is based on hotel facilities and not always on decor and room size.
We have details of car parks at all our departure airports and would be happy to give you a quote for the duration of your holiday and make a booking for you.
Infants
Baggage
Cots and highchairs are available in many hotels please request at the time of booking. In some cases a small local charge may be made for hire and linen.
On many flights the baggage allowance has now been reduced to 15 kilos per person in the hold and between 5-10 kilos for hand luggage. Some low cost carriers now charge for taking luggage, priority boarding and check-in. Please check the restrictions of your chosen carrier at the time of booking. There is no allowance for infants – always check if you are unsure.
Insurance It is our company policy that clients traveling with us are required to insure against all holiday risks. For a quote please call
01733 313939
Banking The Euro is the currency in Italy. Banks are open Monday to Friday 0900-1200 and 1400-1600. Cash machines are not widely available, but many hotels offer an exchange facility.
We recommend that you take with you an EHIC (European Health Insurance Card) which can be obtained through the Post Office or online at www.dh.gov.uk/travellers as this can help to lower excesses.
Beds
Languages
Beds and cots in accommodations do vary in size and comparison to the UK. Some doubles may be two adjoining single beds or Austrian twins. Child beds may be pull out or put you up beds, smaller than an average single bed.
Italians prefer their mother tongue, although English is widely spoken and understood everywhere.
Disabled Passengers If you are disabled, please contact our reservations staff who will be able to suggest the most suitable accommodation according to your requirements and mobility. Collapsible wheelchairs are accepted on the flights, provided we receive notification.
Passports & Visas A full British passport, (valid for at least 6 months from return date) is required for all holidays in this brochure. At the time of going to press UK passport holders do not require a visa for our destinations. Holders of non UK passports should check with their travel agent or the relevant embassy or consulate. We cannot accept responsibility for passports and visas. We advise you to take with you the EHIC (European Health Insurance Card) obtainable through the Post Office or online at www.dh.gov.uk/travellers.
Driving Abroad You are required to drive on the right hand side. When travelling in your own car you must be in possession of a full valid driving license, vehicle registration document, proof of insurance, reflective jacket, warning triangle and GB sticker. When hiring a car you will be required to produce a valid driving license and credit card as a guarantee.
Pets
Electricity
Public Holidays
If you are travelling with a pet this must be advised at the time of booking and well in advance of travel. It is your responsibility to provide all the necessary documents and make all the arrangements to satisfy all legal requirements. Failure to do so will prevent your pet from being permitted to travel.
220v a/c. 2 pin plugs, so you may need an adaptor.
Financial Protection Your financial protection is ensured with ATOL Bonding no 6872. Our ABTA number is W6934.
Flight Delays and Timings At the time of booking, the flight details are as instructed by the airlines, but could be subject to change by the CAA when the official time slots are issued. If changes do occur we will inform you straight away. Flight delays may occur for various reasons and are beyond our control.
Foreign Office Advice The Foreign and Commonwealth Office issue updated information about your holiday destination. Should we be given any advice from FCO that could affect your holiday, we will inform you immediately. However you are advised to check this information on BBC2 Ceefax, on the internet at www.fco.goc.uk or by telephoning 020 7008 0232.
Health and Safety All hoteliers are required to meet local health and safety standards and fire regulations. You should be aware that standards and regulations vary in different countries and may not compare to the generally higher standards set in UK establishments. Please ensure that you familiarise yourself with the emergency fire procedures within your chosen accommodation. Doctors and chemists are available locally and are advertised in daily newspapers or at the reception. We do recommend that clients obtain a DoH leaflet on Health of travellers and those under medication should ensure they take a plentiful supply and if possible, with a letter of confirmation from the doctor. Pregnancy Note: Air regulations state that women 28 weeks or more into pregnancy, at the time of return travel, must have a certificate of fitness to travel. Normally, after 32 weeks permission to travel is refused (check with insurers too).
Jan 1 2009 New Year’s Day Jan 6 Epiphany Apr 13 Easter Monday Apr 25 Liberation Day May 1 Labour Day Jun 2 Anniversary of the Republic
Aug 15 Assumption Nov 1 All Saints’ Day Dec 8 Immaculate Conception Dec 25 Christmas Day Dec 26 St Stephen’s Day
Note: In addition, local feast days are held in honor of town Patron Saints, generally without closure of shops and offices.These include: Florence: Jun 24 (St John the Baptist) Venice: Apr 25 (St Mark) Bologna: Oct 4 (St Petronius). Naples: Sep 19 (St Gennaro). Rome: Jun 29 (St Peter). Siena: 2 July & 16 August (Palio Horse Race) Palermo: 15 July (St Rosalia)
Special Requests Special requests must be made at the time of booking for cots, highchairs, ground floors. These can only be requested and are not guaranteed.
Swimming Pools Please note that there are strict rules for some accommodation and municipal swimming pools. Most pools do not have a life guard, adult supervision is required. In Italy many hotels close their pool between 1300 and 1500 hours.
Travel Documents Your travel documents will be dispatched between 7-14 days before your departure. Please check through these on receipt and notify us immediately if any of the details are incorrect. We reserve the right to pass on any financial penalties imposed by the carriers and accommodations if corrections need to be made after documents are issued.
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YOUR CONTRACT IS WITH Britaly Travel Limited, a member of ABTA. Trading as Typically Italian Holidays 1. Your Holiday Contract You can make a booking with us through your travel agent or by contacting us direct. Once we know your requirements and have checked the availability, we will tell you the up to date price of your chosen holiday. Before the booking is confirmed we reserve the right to increase or decrease the cost. If you choose to make the booking you will be guaranteeing that you have the authority to accept and do accept on behalf of your party the terms of these booking conditions. At this point we will issue you with a confirmation number and a contract will exist.This contract is made on the terms of these booking conditions, which are governed by English Law, and the jurisdiction of the English Courts.You may however, choose the law and jurisdiction of Scotland or Northern Ireland if you wish to do so. We will then send you a confirmation invoice verifying the details and prices of the holiday booked. Please check the details of the invoices carefully and contact us immediately if there is any discrepancy. ALL HOLIDAYS AND OFFERS ADVERTISED IN THIS BROCHURE ARE SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY
Should the price of your holiday go down due to the changes mentioned above, by more than 2% of your holiday cost, then any refund due will be paid to you. However, please note that travel arrangements are not always purchased in local currency and some apparent changes have no impact on the price of your travel due to contractual and other protection in place. 5. If You Change Your Booking If, after our confirmation invoice has been issued, you wish to change your travel arrangements in any way, for example your chosen departure date or accommodation, we will do our utmost to make these changes but it may not always be possible.Any request for changes to be made must be in writing from the person who made the booking or your travel agent. You will be asked to pay an administration charge of £20, and any further cost we incur in making this alteration. You should be aware that these costs could increase the closer to the departure date that changes are made and you should contact us as soon as possible. Note:
2. Your Financial Protection The Package Travel, Package Holidays and Package Tours Regulations 1992 require us to provide security for the monies that you pay for the package holidays booked from this brochure and for your repatriation in the event of our insolvency.We provide this security by way of a bond held by the Civil Aviation Authority under ATOL number 6872 and a bond held by ABTA. 3. ABTA We are a member of ABTA, membership number W6934.We are obliged to maintain a high standard of service to you by ABTA’s Code of Conduct.We can also offer you an arbitration scheme for the resolution of disputes arising out of, or in connection with this contract. Further information on the Code and arbitration can be found at www.abta.com The arbitration scheme is arranged by ABTA and administered independently by the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. It provides for a simple and inexpensive method of arbitration on documents alone with restricted liability on you in respect of costs. Full details will be provided on request or can be obtained from the ABTA website. The Scheme does not apply to claims for an amount greater than £5,000 per person.There is also a limit of £25,000 per booking form. Neither does it apply to claims which are solely in respect of physical injury or illness or their consequences. The Scheme can however deal with compensation claims which include an element of minor injury or illness subject to a limit of £1,000 on the amount the arbitrator can award per person in respect of this element. The application for arbitration and Statement of Claim must be received by the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators within nine months of the date of return from the holiday. Outside this time limit arbitration under the Scheme may still be available if the company agrees, but the ABTA Code does not require such agreement. For injury and illness claims, you may like to use the ABTA / Chartered Institute of Arbitrators Mediation Procedure. This is a voluntary scheme and requires us to agree for mediation to go ahead.The aim is to help you resolve your dispute in a quick and cost effective way. Details on request or from www.abta.com. 4. Your Holiday Price 1) We reserve the right to alter the prices of any of the holidays shown in our brochure. You will be advised of the current price of the holiday that you wish to book before your contract is confirmed. 2) When you make your booking you must pay a deposit of £180 per person. Should the travel arrangements be on a low cost carrier or on a restricted saver ticket the payment for this part of your booking will be due for payment in full at the time of booking (any cancellation or changes to ticketed flights will result in a full loss) and will alter the deposit due. The balance of the price of your travel arrangements must be paid at least 12 weeks before your departure date. If the deposit and/or balance is not paid on time, we shall cancel your travel arrangements. If the balance is not paid on time we shall retain your deposit. All monies you pay to the travel agent are held by him on our behalf at all times. Payments made directly to Britaly Travel Limited may be made by Access, American Express,Visa, Mastercard but an additional processing charge of 2% will apply. The price of your travel arrangements was calculated using exchange rates quoted in the “Financial Times Guide to World Currencies” on the 30th October 2008 in relation to the following currencies Euro 1.2 The Price Policy The price of your travel arrangements may vary due to changes in transport costs, including the cost of fuel, scheduled airlines and other cost changes which are part of the contract between the airlines (and their agents) and the tour operator, taxes or fees chargeable for services such as landing taxes or embarkation or disembarkation fees at ports and airports and exchange rates, Government action, such as VAT and other changes mean that the price of your travel arrangements may change after you have booked. However there will be no change within 30 days of your departure. In the case of a small variation, an amount equivalent to 2% of the price of your travel arrangements, which excludes insurance premiums and any amendment charges, will be absorbed or retained. You will be charged for the amount over and above that, plus an administration charge of £1.00 per person together with an amount to cover agents’ commission. If this means that you have to pay an increase of more than 10% of the price of your travel arrangements, you will have the option of accepting a change to another holiday if we are able to offer one (if this is of equivalent or higher quality you will not have to pay more but if it is of lower quality you will be refunded the difference in price), or cancelling and receiving a full refund of all monies paid, except for any amendment charges. We will consider an appropriate refund of insurance premiums paid if you can show that you are unable to transfer or reuse your policy.
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Certain travel arrangements (e.g. flight tickets purchased from low cost carriers or restricted tickets) may not be changeable after a reservation has been made and any alteration request could incur a cancellation charge of up to 100% of that part of the arrangements.
6. If You Cancel Your Holiday You, or any member of your party, may cancel your travel arrangements at any time. Written notification from the person who made the booking or your travel agent on your behalf must be received at our offices. Since we incur costs in cancelling your travel arrangements, you will have to pay the applicable cancellation charges up to the maximum shown in clause 7. Note:
If the reason for your cancellation is covered under the terms of your insurance policy, you may be able to reclaim these charges
7. If We Change or Cancel Your Holiday It is unlikely that we will have to make any changes to your travel arrangements, but we do plan the arrangements many months in advance. Occasionally, we may have to make changes and we reserve the right to do so at any time. Most of these changes will be minor and we will advise you or your travel agent of them at the earliest possible date.We also reserve the right to cancel your holiday in the event of a major change and will inform the travel agent as soon as reasonably possible However, we will not cancel your travel arrangements less than 10 weeks before your departure date, except for reasons of force majeure or failure by you to pay the final balance. If we are unable to provide the booked travel arrangements, you can either have a refund of all monies paid or accept an offer of alternative travel arrangements of comparable standard from us, if available (we will refund any price difference if the alternative is of a lower value). In accordance with EU regulations we are required to advise you of the actual carrier operating your flight/connecting flight/transfer. We do this by providing you with written confirmation as soon as the booking is confirmed. Any change to the actual airline after you have received your tickets will be notified to you as soon as possible and in all cases at check-in or at the boarding gate. Such a change is deemed to be a minor change. Other examples of minor changes include alteration of your outward/return flights by less than 12 hours, changes to aircraft type, change of accommodation to another of the same standard. Period before departure within which notice of Cancellation or major change is received by us or notified to you
IF WE MAKE A MAJOR CHANGE TO YOUR HOLIDAY
Amount you will receive from us
IF WE CANCEL YOUR HOLIDAY Amount you will receive from us
IF YOU CANCEL YOUR HOLIDAY Amount of cancellation charge
More than 84 days
NIL
Amount paid
Deposit Only
83-43 days
£10
100% of holiday cost
40% of holiday cost
42-29 days
£20
100% of holiday cost
60% of holiday cost
28-10 days
£30
100% of holiday cost
80% of holiday cost
Less than 9 days
£40
100% of holiday cost
100% of holiday cost
The compensation that we offer does not exclude you from claiming more if you are entitled to do so. Force Majeure: This means that we will not pay you compensation if we have to cancel or change your travel arrangements in any way because of unusual or unforeseeable circumstances beyond our control. These can include, for example, war, riot, industrial dispute, terrorist activity and its consequences, natural or nuclear disaster, fire, adverse weather conditions. 8. If You Have A Complaint If you have a problem during your holiday, please inform the relevant supplier (e.g. your airlines, hotelier, car hire etc) and if any further assistance is required please contact our office, who will endeavour to put things right. Matters can most easily be resolved for you on the spot, when the supplier can see and understand the exact nature of any problems you have. It is unreasonable to not take any action whilst on holiday and then complain. If your complaint is not resolved locally, please follow this up within 28 days of your return home by writing to our Customer Services Department at Britaly Travel Limited, Britaly House 8-10 London Road, Peterborough PE2 8AR giving your booking reference and all other relevant information. Please keep your letter concise and to the point. This will assist us to quickly identify your concerns and speed up our response to you.
It is strongly recommended that you communicate any complaint to the supplier of the services in question as well as to our representative without delay and complete a report form whilst in resort. Or call our UK office for assistance. If you fail to follow this simple procedure we will have been deprived of the opportunity to investigate and rectify your complaint whilst you were in resort and this may affect your rights under this contract. 9. Our Liability to You
10. Personal Injury unconnected with your booked travel arrangements If you, or any member of your party, suffer death, illness or injury whilst overseas arising out of an activity which does not form part of your package travel arrangements or an excursion arranged through us, we shall at our discretion, offer advice, guidance and assistance. Where legal action is contemplated and you want our assistance, you must obtain our written consent prior to commencement of proceedings. Our consent will be given subject to you undertaking to assign any costs, benefits received under any relevant insurance policy to ourselves. We limit the cost of our assistance to you or any member of your party to ÂŁ5,000. 11. Passport, Visa and Immigration Requirements
If the contract we have with you is not performed or is improperly performed by us or our suppliers we will pay you appropriate compensation if this has affected the enjoyment of your travel arrangements. However we will not be liable where any failure in the performance of the contract is due to: you; or a third party unconnected with the provision of the travel arrangements and where the failure is unforeseeable or unavoidable; or unusual and unforeseeable circumstances beyond our control, the consequences of which could not have been avoided even if all due care had been exercised; or an event which we or our suppliers, even with all due care, could not foresee or forestall.
Your specific passport and visa requirements, and other immigration requirements are your responsibility and you should confirm these with the relevant Embassies and/or Consulates. We do not accept any responsibility if you cannot travel because you have not complied with passport, visa or immigration requirements. NAMES GIVEN TO US SHOULD MATCH THOSE ON YOUR PASSPORTS 12. Your responsibility
Our liability, except in cases involving death, injury or illness, shall be limited to a maximum of twice the cost of your travel arrangements. Our liability will also be limited in accordance with and/or in an identical manner to (a) The contractual terms of the companies which provide the transportation for your travel arrangements.These terms are incorporated into this contract; and (b) Any relevant international convention, for example the Montreal Convention in respect of travel by air, the Athens Convention in respect of travel by sea, the Berne Convention in respect of travel by rail and the Paris Convention in respect of the provision of accommodation, which limit the amount of compensation that you can claim for death, injury, delay to passengers and loss, damage and delay to luggage. We are to be regarded as having all benefit of any limitation of compensation contained in these or any conventions. You can ask for copies of the transport companies' contractual terms, or the international conventions, from our offices Britaly Travel Limited, Britaly House 8-10 London Road, Peterborough PE2 8AR. Under EU law you have rights in some circumstances to refunds and/or compensation from your airline in cases of denied boarding, cancellation or delay to flights. Full details of these rights will be publicised at EU airports and will also be available from airlines. However reimbursement in such cases will not automatically entitle you to a refund of your holiday cost from us.Your right to a refund and/or compensation from us is set out in clause 6. If any payments to you are due from us, any payment made to you by the airline will be deducted from this amount. If your airline does not comply with these rules you should complain to the Air Transport Users' Council on 020 7240 6061 www.auc.org.uk
We want all our customers to have an enjoyable holiday. Please remember that all clients are responsible for their own actions and the effect they may have on others. If we (other persons in authority) reasonably believe a customer’s behaviour is disruptive or affects others, is threatening or abusive or is likely to damage property, we may end that customers holiday.This could mean that the customer will be prevented from using the accommodation or transport arranged. If this happens we will not pay compensation or meet expenses incurred as a result. This brochure is our responsibility, as your tour operator. It is not issued on behalf of, and does not commit the airlines mentioned herein or any airline whose services are used in the course of your travel arrangements. Please note that in accordance with Air Navigation Orders in order to qualify for infant status, a child must be under 2 years of age on the date of its return flight. 13. The brochure Description of the facilities provided at the hotels and all information are in good faith and every effort has been made to ensure their accuracy. However it is possible that hotels, restaurants and spas (over whom we have no control) may wish to change their facilities (eg pools may close for maintenance). In some cases the operation of air conditioning or central heating is at the discretion of the management. Public holidays or religious festivals may also effect the operation of resort or hotel facilities.
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