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Alfa TravelEuxton Lane, Chorley, PR7 6AFTel: (08451) 305666Fax: (08451) 303777email: [email protected]

Welcome to Alfa2010 saw us acquire two more hotels: theSeabank Hotel in Porthcawl and the RoyalNorfolk Hotel in Bognor Regis. Both arelandmark buildings which help to define theresorts in which they are situated. In manyways they symbolise what Alfa is all about:spacious comfortable hotels of great characterin outstanding seaside locations, wellappointed rooms, generous public areas, goodfood and above all, a warm welcome.

There is nothing quite like a seaside break tolift the spirit and recharge the batteries. But itis not just about the seaside: if you are lookingfor beautiful scenery or cultural interest, bothPorthcawl and Bognor Regis have plenty tooffer with nearby National Parks, statelyhomes and lots of other attractions.

If you have never experienced a coach holidaybefore, you’re in for a treat. There is nothingwhich combines interest and relaxation quiteas successfully as a coach holiday. Sit back asour experienced drivers ensure your safety andwhisk you away to some of the best holidaysyou will ever experience. And you don’t haveto worry about harming the environment. Notonly are coaches the safest form of transportbut they are also one of the greenest!

On behalf of the entire Alfa team I’d like to saya big thank you to our loyal guests who returnto us year after year. And if you’ve nevertravelled with Alfa before, we look forward towelcoming you on what we know will be amemorable holiday. Please be assured thatonce you have experienced Alfa, you’ll neverwant to travel with anyone else.

Paul SawbridgeManaging Director

DinnerStarters

Chilled Orange Juice or Apple JuicePrawn Cocktail

Creamy Mushrooms on a garlic croutonVegetable Soup

* * *Main Course

Traditional Roast Beef with YorkshirePudding and Horseradish GravyOven Baked Fillet of Lemon Sole

with a light dill sauceFreshly Prepared Seasonal Salad withPotatoes of the Day with or withoutDressing and a Choice of Roast Ham,

Cheese or TunaChef’s Special of the Day

Vegetarian OptionServed with: Roast PotatoesButtered Seasonal cabbage

Diced Swede* * *

PuddingsSeasonal Fruit Crumble with Custard,

Ice Cream or Fresh CreamLemon Meringue Pie

British & Continental Cheeses withAccompanimentsIce Cream selection

Fruit Salad* * *

Tea or Coffee

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GREAT HOTELS INGREAT LOCATIONSLeisureplex HotelsMost of our holidays are to our own group of 19 Leisureplex Hotels.All are character buildings with their own unique appeal but you willknow immediately you are in one of our hotels by the consistently highstandards of bedrooms and bathrooms, the excellent menus and aboveall the warmth of welcome from our friendly professional staff.

Plenty of EntertainmentAll of our Leisureplex Hotels offer entertainment at least four eveningseach week (usually five evenings) at no extra charge to our guests.Most other UK hotels offer entertainment on several evenings (see hoteldescriptions for details).

Dining in Leisureplex HotelsGood food is one of the most important considerations in an hotel and agreat deal of thought goes into the design of our menus. We provide a fullBritish Breakfast. Light two course lunches are included on some springand autumn holidays and sandwiches and packed lunches can also beprovided at a modest additional cost. In the evening, relax with oursubstantial four course menus with plenty of choice and a selection ofwines available. Typical dinner menu (right):

BOOKING IS EASY!There are three simple ways to book one of our holidays:

1. Call our Reservations CentreSimply telephone our local call rate number 08451 305666 and one of our friendly,fully trained reservations staff will give you details of all available holidays.Our offices are open:Monday-Friday 9.00am-5.30pmSaturday 9.00am-5.00pmSunday 10.00am-4.00pmIf you wish to confirm the booking, complete the booking form and forward it to us with your cheque for thedeposit within three days.

2. Approved Travel AgentsMany clients benefit from the assistance given by their local travel agent and our holidays can be booked at mostof the better travel agents. To book through an agent, please go to the agent who supplied your brochure.

3. Internet BookingIf you have access to the Internet, the easiest way to book our holidays is via our web site. All of the informationin this brochure - and a great deal more besides - is also available there. You can also find late breaking offers,some of which are only available if you book on the internet. Why not take a look? Our web site is totally secureand fully bookable using your credit or debit card with instant print outs available showing your full holiday details.You can also use it to order a brochure or send us an e-mail. The address is www.alfatravel.co.uk

For all three booking methods we issue a postal confirmation showing your seats, rooms, picking up point andtime within seven days of receipt of your booking form.

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with quality, value for money coach holidays!

EXCELLENT SERVICEPersonal, Friendly ServiceIf you have travelled with us before, you will already know how goodour service really is – we try that little bit harder and pride ourselveson the high standards provided by both our administrative staff andby the coach drivers who are so important to your holidayenjoyment. From the moment you make your first enquiry to the dayyou return we will offer you the very best service.

Great DriversWe are proud of our coach drivers, most of whom have worked with us for many years. They are all carefullyvetted both for their driving ability and their attention to our customers’ needs. In addition they undergo regular in-service training to keep them at the very top of their profession.

Reliable Coach OperatorsMost of our holidays are operated by our own fleet of modern luxury coaches, over 50% of which have on boardwashroom and all of which are air conditioned. We supplement these with vehicles provided by a select group ofour most reliable industry partners. We are members of the Confederation of Passenger Transport, the CoachTourism Council and Coach Marque – bodies established to encourage standards of excellence in our industry.

SAFE & SECUREFinancial SecurityWe are fully bonded tour operator members of theAssociation of British Travel Agents, so you canbe sure that all payments made to us in advanceof your holiday are fully protected.

Holiday InsuranceIIt is vital that you are covered by adequatepersonal insurance when you travel. Theinsurance policy we offer is very competitiveand has no age restrictions. For full details seepage 15.

THE RIGHT HOLIDAYFOR YOURoom TypesAll of the hotel rooms included in our programme haveprivate bath or shower and WC. A limited number ofsingle rooms is available at each hotel but there isalways huge demand for these and we advise earlybooking. Look out for the Special Offers when there isno charge for single rooms.

Sea View RoomsMany of the hotels featured in this brochure now offerthe opportunity to book a guaranteed sea or loch viewat a small additional charge.

Quieter RoomsSome resorts can be lively places, so if you live in aquiet area, don’t forget to request a quiet room whenyou book your holiday.

No Smoking in HotelsSmoking is prohibited on all coaches and in the publicareas of all hotels. All of our Leisureplex Hotels alsoprohibit smoking in the hotel bedrooms.

Special RequestsIf you require a ground floor room or prefer a specialdiet or have any other request which you feel the hotelshould know about, please ensure you write theinformation on your booking form (or indicate thatoption when booking on our web site). We guaranteeto pass this information on to the hotel althoughwe can never guarantee that such specialrequests will be met. If you are mobility impaired orhave other special needs, please write or e-mail ourCustomer Care Department [email protected] assistance in ensuring your needs can be met. Forthe latest information regarding special needs, pleasesee the “Frequently Asked Questions” section of ourweb site.

TRAVEL OPTIONSLocal Pick Up PointsThe majority of our holidays use our famous “feeder”system which provides a huge range of pick up points fromtowns throughout the North East, so there is normally ajoining point within a few miles of your home (see page 4).

Direct Join HolidaysOur Direct Join option provides an even more convenientway to join some of our shorter holidays. See page 12 fordetails.

Self DriveThough there is nothing quite as relaxing as travelling by coach, sometimes the dates do not fit your schedule oryou just fancy taking the car for a change. Our Self Drive programme provides packages of 3, 4 or 7 night holidaysat our Leisureplex Hotels. Full details can be found on page 13.

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SUPERB VALUEMore for your MoneyBecause of our low advertising, administrative andsales costs, our holidays are generally significantlycheaper than those of our competitors. They alsousually include a more extensive range ofexcursions as part of the holiday price. Most 5 and7 day holidays in the autumn and spring alsoinclude lunches on free days in your resort – justthink what a saving this can represent!

Child ReductionsWhy not take your children or grandchildren withyou? The following reductions apply on UK holidaysto children sharing a roomwith at least one adult:No. of Days: 3 4 5 7 8Child aged 0-2 £30 £45 £60 £90 £105Child aged 3-11 £20 £30 £40 £60 £70(Child reductions also apply to Self Drive holidaysbut not Continental Tours.)

Prices You Can Rely OnOur policy is one of “everyday low prices”.Occasionally we may offer a discount onsome departures, but we guarantee:

� Our pricing is simple and straightforward withno hidden extras.

� We will not levy any fuel or currencysurcharges after you have booked your holiday.

� Discounts are only available on the internet� Discounts are very selective and are limited

to a maximum of 10% of the holiday value(so there is no risk of finding you are sittingnext to somebody who has paid much lessthan you have).

� Prices in this brochure were originallypublished before the increase in VAT to 20% for2011 departures. However, we guaranteeto pay the extra VAT on your behalf if you bookyour 2011 holiday before 31 August 2010

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Local Pick-upPoints

Feeder ServicesFor all tours (except those described on page 12)clients are conveyed by feeder services betweentheir joining point and Durham Services atBowburn on the A1(M). Approximate timings are as follows:Outward: 9:15am Return:5.00pmPick up times are finalised 14 days prior todeparture and will be indicated on your travelticket. Clients booking less than 14 days prior todeparture may be offered a restricted choice ofpick up points.

Choosing Your Joining PointPlease consider the relative locations of yourjoining point, the interchange and your eventualdestination. It is possible to get from all joiningpoints to all destinations but some combinationsare not advisable. For example, we do notrecommend anyone living north of Newcastleusing the feeder system to travel to Scotlandbecause the feeder journey takes you first toBowburn before returning north again.Please note: The feeder coach may notnecessarily show the destination to which youare travelling – please check with driver. On some occasions taxis may be used to providethe feeder service from some points.

Joining Points from DurhamServices at Bowburn Interchange

Tour Choice

BreakawaysResort Hotel Code Full Day Excursions Included (unless stated)

Weston-Super-Mare Anchor Head 5100NE 1. Cheddar Gorge & Wells 2. Bath Ilfracombe Imperial 5110NE (Autumn) 1. Minehead & Dunster 2. Bideford & ClovelleyIlfracombe Imperial 5110NE (Spring) 1. Dunster & Lynton 2. Barnstaple & BidefordNewquay & Eden Eliot 5132NE 1. Poldark Country & St Ives 2. Eden Project (Entrance Included)

St Ives Cottage 5135NE 1. Newquay & Poldark Country 2. Penzance & Land’s EndTorquay Regina 5150NE/5151NE 1. Plymouth & Buckfast 2. Teignmouth & ExeterExmouth Cavendish 5155NE 1. Sidmouth & Seaton 2. Exeter & Teignmouth Weymouth Russell* 5165NE 1. Poole & Bournemouth 2. Dorchester and Bridport Bournemouth Devon Towers 5170NE 1. Salisbury & Lyndhurst 2. Weymouth & Portland Isle of Wight - Sandown Bayshore 5195NE 1. Newport 2. Cowes

Isle of Wight - Shanklin Langham Court* 5202NE 1. Rosemary Vineyard, Ryde & Cowes2. Carisbrooke Castle & Godshill

Bognor Regis Royal Norfolk 5205NE 1. Chichester & Arundel 2. Brighton & LewesEastbourne Queens 5215NE 1. Brighton & Lewes 2. Hastings & RyeGt Yarmouth New Beach 5260NE 1. Norwich & Lowestoft 2. Cromer & SheringhamCromer Hotel De Paris 5265NE 1. Gt Yarmouth & Wroxham 2. Sheringham & NorwichSkegness Royal 5272NE 1. Lincoln 2. Boston & SpaldingScarborough Cumberland 5277NE/5276NE 1. North York Moors & Whitby 2. Bridlington & BeverleyLakes & Dales Broadway* 5302NE 1. Lake District 2. Yorkshire DalesBlackpool Cliffs* 5307NE 1. Southport 2. Ribble Valley & Skipton

Derbyshire Dales Portland* 5317NE 1. Southern Peak & Crich2. Northern Peak, Bakewell & Chatsworth House (Entrance Included)

Isle of Man Hydro* 5592NE 1. North Island 2. South IslandLlandudno Hydro 5350NE 1. Betws-y-Coed & Conwy 2. Caernarvon & Snowdonia Criccieth & Snowdonia George IV 5365NE 1. Caernarvon & Snowdonia 2. Ffestiniog, Harlech & PorthmadogTenby Giltar* 5380NE 1. Fishguard & St Davids 2. Laugharne & CarmarthenPorthcawl Seabank 5386NE 1. Cardiff & Museum of Welsh Life 2. Swansea, Mumbles & the GowerDunoon Selborne 5410NE 1. Oban 2. Callander and Loch Lomond Fort William Croit Anna 5432NE/5433NE 1. Oban 2. Isle of Skye Isle of Skye Kings Arms* 5442NE 1. Portree & Uig 2. Armadale (half day) 3. Bracadale & DunveganInverness & J.O’Groats National* 5467NE 1. Ullapool & Loch Maree 2. Inverness & NairnGlenshee Sp. of Glenshee* 5547NE 1. Braemar & Ballater 2. Blairgowrie & Perth 3. Pitlochry (half day)

Trossachs & Stirling Dreadnought* 5537NE 1. Trossachs & Stirling 2. Crieff*Denotes a non-Leisureplex hotel. These do not include lunch on free day in resort and supplement prices also vary. Please ask for details.

ClevelandBillinghamBrottonEstonGuisboroughHartlepoolMarskeMiddlesbroughNortonOrmesbyRedcarSaltburnScotch Corner*SedgefieldSkeltonStocktonNorth YorkshireNorthallerton*DurhamBishop AucklandBowburn (Durham Services)Chester le StreetConsettDarlingtonDurhamFerryhillNewton AycliffePeterleeSeaham

Durham (continued)ShildonSpennymoorStanleyNorthumberlandAshingtonBedlingtonBlythCramlingtonMorpethPrudhoeTyne & WearBlaydonGatesheadHoughton le SpringJarrowNewcastle upon TyneNorth ShieldsSouth ShieldsSunderlandWallsendWashingtonWhitley Bay

*Northallerton andScotch Corner areen route joining pointsavailable forsouthbound Britishtours only.

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Tour Prices Spring 2011

Dep Mon/Sat - Ret Fri/Wed Feb Feb Feb Mar Mar Mar Mar Apr Apr Apr Apr AprResort Hotel Code 14 21 28 7 14 21 28 4 11 18 25 30

Departure Days Depart Mon Mon Mon Mon Mon Mon Mon Mon Mon Mon Mon Sat

Weston-S-M Anchor Head 5100NE - - 139 - - - - - - - - -Ilfracombe Imperial 5110NE - - - - 149 - - - - - 164 174Newquay Eliot 5132NE - - - - - - 164 - - 159 - 199& Eden Project

St Ives Cottage 5135NE - - - - - 154 - - - - - -Torquay Regina 5151NE - 144 - - 149 - - 159 - - 164 -Exmouth Cavendish 5155NE - 149 - 149 - - - - 164 - - -Weymouth Russell* 5165NE - - 149 - - - - - - - - -Bournemouth Devon Towers 5170NE - - 139 - - - - - - - - -IOW - Sandown Bayshore 5195NE - - - - - - - - - 159 - -Bognor Regis Royal Norfolk 5205NE - - - 149 - - - - 164 - - -Eastbourne Queens 5215NE 139 - - - 154 - - - - - 169 -Gt Yarmouth New Beach 5260NE - - - - - - - - - 159 - -Cromer De Paris 5265NE - - - 144 - - - - - - - -Scarborough Cumberland 5276NE - 144 - 144 - - - 159 - - 164 -Lakes & Dales Broadway* 5302NE - - - - - - - - - - 169 -Blackpool Cliffs* 5307NE - - - - - - 159 - - 159 - -Isle of Man Hydro* 5592NE - - - - - - 234 239 239 - - -Llandudno Hydro 5350NE 134 - 139 - - 154 - 159 - - 164 -Criccieth George IV 5365NE - - - - - 154 - - 159 - - -Tenby Giltar* 5380NE - - - - 159 164 - - - - - -Porthcawl Seabank 5386NE - - - - - - - - 164 -Dunoon Selborne 5410NE - - - - 149 - - - - - 164 -Fort William Croit Anna 5433NE - - - - - - 159 - - - 164 -Ullapool National* 5467NE - 154 - - - 164 - - 169 - - -& Inverness**

Trossachs Dreadnought* 5537NE - - - - - - - - - - 174 -& Stirling

Supplements per person: Sea/Loch View £18 • Single Room £24 • Double/Twin as Single £48*Denotes a non-Leisureplex hotel. These do not include lunch on free day in resort and supplement prices also vary. Please ask for details.**Dingwall holidays in February & March are “All Inclusive” and include entertainment and free drinks each evening from 8.00pm until 11.00pm

(House brands of wine, spirits, lagers and beers, not cocktails or bottle beers) plus 1 lunch in resort.

in £s perperson What Alfa Includes

� 4 nights’ dinner, room and breakfast � Rooms with private facilities � Entertainment at least two evenings� Lunches on one free day in resort at

Leisureplex Hotels (October-April)� Coach travel from local pick up points listed

on page 4 � 2 Full Day Excursions

Tour Prices Autumn 2010

Depart Monday - Return Friday Sept Sept Oct Oct Oct OctResort Hotel Code 20 27 4 11 18 25

Ilfracombe Imperial 5110NE - - 154 - 154 -St Ives Cottage 5135NE - - - 154 - 154Torquay Regina 5150NE - 164 - 154 - 154Exmouth Cavendish 5155NE - - - - 164 -Weymouth Russell* 5165NE - - - 189 - -IOW-Sandown Bayshore 5195NE - 159 - - - -IOW-Shanklin Langham Court* 5202NE - 199 - 194 - -Bognor Regis Royal Norfolk 5205NE 179 - - - - -Eastbourne Queens 5215NE - 164 - 159 - 159Gt Yarmouth New Beach 5260NE - - - - - 156Skegness Royal* 5272NE - - 179 - - -D’shire Dales Portland* 5317NE - 229 - - - -Scarborough Cumberland 5277NE - - 164 - 159 -Blackpool Cliffs* 5307NE - - 219 - - -Isle of Man Hydro* 5592NE 269 - - - - -Llandudno Hydro 5350NE - 164 - - - -Criccieth George IV 5365NE - - 169 - - -Dunoon Selborne 5410NE 169 - - 154 - -Fort William Croit Anna 5432NE - - - - - 169Isle of Skye Kings Arms* 5442NE - 244 - - - -Glenshee Sp. of Glenshee* 5547NE - - 199 - - -

Supplements per person: Sea/Loch View £16 • Single Room £23 • Double/Twin as Single £46*Denotes a non-Leisureplex hotel. These do not include lunch on free day in resort and supplement prices also vary. Please ask for details.

in £s perperson Special Alfa Offers

Free Drinks on Pre-Easter HolidaysEnjoy a complimentary glass of wine orbeer or a soft drink with dinner everyevening on tours returning prior toEaster at all of our Leisureplex Hotels.Pre-Easter Single SaversNo single supplements on holidaysreturning prior to Easter at any of ourLeisureplex Hotels regardless of whenyou book the holiday. Double rooms usedas singles are charged only a standardsingle supplement on these dates.Early Booking Single SaverNo single supplement at our LeisureplexHotels on Weekender, Breakawayor Weekaway holidays provided youbook your Spring reservation before31 January or your Autumn reservationbefore 31 July.Free Afternoon Teas at Ilfracombe& DunoonFree afternoon tea with cake or biscuitson days in resort (not on excursion days)at Imperial and Selborne hotels duringOctober, November, March and April.

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Weekaways

What Alfa Includes� 6 nights’ dinner, room and breakfast � Rooms with private facilities � Entertainment at least four evenings� Coach travel from local pick up points

listed on page 4 � 3 excursions as listed

Resort Hotel Code Excursions Included (H denotes half day and F denotes full day)

Ilfracombe Imperial 112NE/113NE Dunster & Minehead (F), Bideford & Gt Torrington (F), Barnstaple, Lynton & Lynmouth (F)Newquay Eliot 132NE Poldark Country & St Ives (F), Eden Project (Entrance Included) (F), Padstow (H)Exmouth Cavendish 157NE Sidmouth & Seaton (F), Teignmouth & Dawlish (F), Dartmoor & Torquay (F)IOW - Sandown Bayshore 197NE Osborne House & Cowes (F), Alum Bay & Godshill (F), Rosemary Vineyard & Ryde (H)Eastbourne Queens 217NE/219NE Tunbridge Wells (F), Battle & Rye (F), Brighton (F)Gt Yarmouth New Beach 262NE/263NE Norwich (F), Lowestoft & Suffolk Villages (F), Cromer & The Broads (F)Ft Will. & Skye Croit Anna 432NE Mallaig (F), Isle of Skye (F), Oban (F)*Supplement prices vary for these hotels. Please ask for further details.

Tour Choice

Tour Prices Autumn 2010 Spring 2011

Resort Hotel Code Sep 19 Sep 26 Apr 10 May 01

Depart Sun Sun Sun SunDeparture Days Return Sat Sat Sat Sat

Ilfracombe Imperial 112NE/113NE 249 - 209 234Newquay & Eden Project Eliot 132NE - 254 - -Exmouth Cavendish 157NE - 249 - -Isle of Wight - Sandown Bayshore 197NE 269 - - 264Eastbourne Queens 217NE/219NE 294 - - 239Gt Yarmouth New Beach 262NE/263NE 254 - - -Fort William Croit Anna 432NE - - 219 -

Supplements per person: Autumn – Sea/Loch View £22 • Single Room £29 • Double/Twin as Single £58Spring – Sea/Loch View £24 • Single Room £30 • Double/Twin as Single £60

in £s perperson

What Alfa Includes� 3 nights’ dinner, room and breakfast� Rooms with private facilities � Coach travel from local pick up points listed on

page 4� 2 half day excursions � Departs Good Friday, returns Easter Monday

Depart Friday 2nd April Return Easter Monday 5th April 2010Half Day Exc.

Resort Hotel Code Included Price

Exmouth Cavendish 4155NE 1. Exeter 1542. Seaton

Gt Yarmouth New Beach 4260NE 1. Cromer 1542. Lowestoft

Scarborough Cumberland 4275NE 1. York 1542. Bridlington

Dunoon Selborne 4410NE 1. Inveraray 1542. Tignabruaich

Ft William Croit Anna 4430NE 1. Glencoe 1542. Fort AugustusSupplements per person:Single Room £20; Sea/Loch View £12; Double/Twin as single £40

Easter Weekenders – 4 Days in £s perperson

EasterWeekenders

Special Weekaways for Groups

Many groupslike to arrangea slightly longerholiday than the5 Day Breakawayswe offerthroughout most

of the spring and autumn period and these7 day holidays are the ideal solution forgroups looking for such a break.

They include 6 nights dinner, room andbreakfast plus coach travel from your chosenlocal joining point, three excursions andentertainment on at least four evenings.

Because we feature only our own LeisureplexHotels, you can be sure of the warm welcome,quality and reliability for which our hotelsare famous.

Newquay, Falmouth Weston, IlfracombeExmouth, Eastbourne St Ives, Torquay

Bognor Regis BournemouthScarborough Isle of WightLlandudno Gt Yarmouth

Prices in £s Criccieth, Porthcawl Cromerper person Fort William DunoonAutumn 2010Sept 27 248 241Oct 4 236 229Oct 11, 18 230 223Oct 25 236 229Spring 2011Mar 13, 20 213 206Mar 27 218 211Apr 3 223 216Apr 10 228 221Apr 17 233 226Apr 24 239 232

Supplements per person: 2010: Sea/Loch View £22; Single £29; Double/Twin as Single £582011: Sea/Loch View £24; Single £30; Double/Twin as Single £60

7 DAYS

£209Per Person

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4 DAYS

£154Per Person

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Special Alfa OffersEarly Booking Single SaverNo single supplement at our LeisureplexHotels provided you book your Springholiday before 31 January.

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Special Alfa OffersEarly Booking Single SaverNo single supplement at ourLeisureplex Hotels on Weekawayholidays provided you book your Springreservation before 31 January or yourAutumn reservation before 31 July.

SAVE

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Festive SpecialsThe idea of these Festive Specials is that you get into the feeling of Christmas, relaxing and enjoying good food and entertainment. The bonus is that because it is not quiteChristmas, our entertainment and labour costs are much lower and we are able to pass this on in the form of significantly lower prices. The New Year Specials represent a trulyexceptional bargain - only 3 nights before the actual New Year, yet priced at little more than half the cost!

5 DAYS

£166Per Person

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Depart Monday & Return Friday Nov Nov Nov Nov Nov Dec DecResort Hotel Code 1 8 15 22 29 6 13

Weston-S-Mare Anchor Head WXSNE 166 - - - - 169 -

Ilfracombe Imperial IXSNE - 166 - 169 - - -

Torquay Regina TXSNE 166 - - - 169 - -

Exmouth Cavendish EXXSNE - 166 - 169 - - -

Bournemouth Devon Towers BXSNE - - 169 - - - -

IOW-Shanklin Langham Court* 5202NE - - - - 179 - -

Eastbourne Queens EXSNE - - 169 - 169 - -

Folkestone** Grand Burstin* 5232NE 179 179 179 - - 179 -

Gt Yarmouth New Beach GXSNE - 166 - - 169 - -

Skegness Royal* 5272NE - - - - 189 - -

Scarborough Cumberland SCXSNE - - - 169 - 169 -

Southport Prince of Wales 5312NE - - 179 - 179 - -

Lakes & Dales Broadway* 5302NE - - 179 - - - -

Blackpool Metropole* 5307NE 179 159 159 159 159 - -

Llandudno Hydro LXSNE 166 166 169 169 169 169 169

Porthcawl Seabank PXSNE - - - 169 - - 169

Dunoon Selborne DXSNE 166 166 169 169 169 - -

Oban Regent* 5427NE - - 179 - 179 - -

Fort William Croit Anna FWXSNE 166 166 169 169 169 169 -

Inverness & Ullapool National* 5467NE - - - - 164 - -

Glenshee Spittal of Glenshee* 5547NE - - - - 169 - -

Supplements per person (Leisureplex Hotels): Single Room Supplement £23; Double/Twin used as Single £46; Sea or Loch View £16*Denotes a non-Leisureplex hotel. These do not include lunches in resort. Supplement prices also vary. Please ask for further details. **Folkestone Shopping Excursion is to France and requires a passport.

Christmas Festive Specials 2010 in £s perpersonWhat Alfa Includes

All Festive Specials� Rooms with private facilities� 2 resort lunches at Leisureplex Hotels� Festive Entertainment Programme� Festive menus� Coach travel from local pick up points listed

on page 4

Christmas Festive Specials� 4 nights’ dinner, room and breakfast� 1 half day excursion and 1 full day shopping

excursion (Folkestone shopping trip is to France – passport required)

New Year Festive Specials� 3 nights’ dinner, room and breakfast� 2 half day excursions

New Year Festive Specials 2010

Depart Monday 27 Dec. Return Thursday 30 Dec 2010.

Resort Hotel Code PriceEastbourne Queens ENYSNE 144Scarborough Cumberland SCNYSE 144Dunoon Selbourne DNYSNE 144Supplements (per person)Sea/Loch View £12Single Room £20Double/Twin as Single £40

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What Alfa Includes� Christmas – 4 nights’ dinner, room

and breakfast with 3 resort lunches� New Year – 3 nights’ dinner, room

and breakfast with 2 resort lunches� Rooms with private facilities� Full programme of festive entertainment� Festive menus throughout your stay� Coach travel from local pick up points listed

on page 4� 2 half day excursions

Christmas Programme23rd DECEMBERSherry reception on arrival followed by dinner anddancing.

CHRISTMAS EVEMorning excursion. Competitions after lunch. Galadinner followed by dancing and entertainment.

CHRISTMAS DAYMorning competition to guess the weight of theChristmas Cake. Traditional Christmas lunch with“Santa” and presents. Afternoon tea and games.Dinner followed by dancing and entertainment.

BOXING DAYMorning excursion. Pre-lunch glass of punchfollowed by Grand Boxing Day Lunch. Eveningdinner and fancy dress farewell dance (pleasebring a costume).

27th DECEMBERAfter breakfast, we reluctantly leave our hotel andjourney home.

Individual hotel programmes may differ slightlyfrom this programme.

New Year Programme30th DECEMBERGlass of sherry on arrival followed by dinner andan evening of entertainment.

NEW YEAR’S EVEMorning excursion followed by lunch and anafternoon to relax or stroll around the resort.Dinner and an evening of entertainment until theearly hours with spot prizes, games and a glassof bubbly to welcome in the New Year.

NEW YEAR’S DAYA relaxing morning with a Grand New Year’s DayBrunch from 9.00am until noon replacing ournormal breakfast service. Afternoon excursionfollowed by dinner, farewell dance and fancy dresswith prizes (please bring a costume).

2nd JANUARYAfter breakfast, we reluctantly leave our hotel andjourney home.

Individual hotel programmes may differ slightlyfrom this programme.

Christmas – 5 Days

2010: Departs Thursday 23 Dec Return Monday 27 Dec 2010

Resort Hotel Code Price

Gt. Yarmouth New Beach GXNE 334

Scarborough Cumberland SCXNE 369

Dunoon Selbourne DXNE 342

Fort William Croit Anna FWXNE 342

Supplements per person:Sea/Loch View £16Single Room £23Double/Twin as Single £46

New Year – 4 Days

2010: Departs Thursday 30 Dec Return Sunday 2 Jan 2011

Resort Hotel Code Price

Weston-S-Mare Anchor Head WNYNE 254

Ilfracombe Imperial INYNE 249

Exmouth Cavendish EXNYNE 269

Eastbourne Queens ENYNE 269

Gt. Yarmouth New Beach GNYNE 256

Cromer De Paris CNYNE 259

Scarborough Cumberland SCNYNE 279

Manchester Copthorne* MNYNE 269

Criccieth George IV CRNYNE 269

Dunoon Selbourne DNYNE 282

Fort William Croit Anna FWNYNE 282

Supplements per person:Sea/Loch View £14Single Room £20Double/Twin as Single £40*Single supplement for Copthorne hotel £99.

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Hotel Choice

Splendidly situated between Weston’s two piers and close tothe boating slipway and a small beach; the promenade walkstarts right next to the hotel. All 52 bedrooms are centrallyheated with tea making facilities, private bath or shower andWC, hair dryer and TV with radio channels. TV lounge andcongenial lounge bar with dance floor where entertainment isprovided most evenings. There are magnificent views of thebay from the attractive TV lounge, the twin restaurants andmany of the bedrooms. Small lift serves all floors (few stairsfrom lift to restaurant). Tel: 01934 620880

A Leisureplex Hotel

Weston Super MareAnchor Head Hotel

Very well situated close to Great Western and Tolcarnebeaches only a few yards from the sea front and within easywalking distance of the shops and harbour. All 76 bedroomsare centrally heated with bath or shower and WC, hair dryer,radio, tea/coffee making facilities and TV. There are threelovely airy lounges in which to relax, plus a cocktail bar anddance floor where entertainment is provided most evenings.There is also a games room. The lift serves almost all rooms.Tel: 01637 878177

A Leisureplex Hotel

NewquayEliot Hotel

Delightfully situated in extensive grounds overlooking CarbisBay, 300 yards from the beach and two minutes’ walk fromthe railway station linking Carbis Bay to St.Ives (5 minutejourney). All 80 rooms are centrally heated and have bath orshower and WC, hair dryer, TV with radio channels, tea/coffeemaking facilities and intercom. The dining room and loungeboth have lovely views of the bay and there is a largeballroom with entertainment most evenings. There are twobars, a games room, two lifts and a TV lounge. Tel: 01736 795252

A Leisureplex Hotel

St. IvesCottage Hotel

Wonderfully situated on the harbour-side, with the mainshops and theatre a gentle stroll away. All 69 bedrooms arecentrally heated with private bath or shower and WC, hairdryer, tea/coffee making amenities and TV with radiochannels. The ground floor was extensively refurbished in2008 and there is a reception bar/lounge, entertainmentbar/lounge with dance floor and an air conditioned restaurant.Part of the Regina is interesting as the home for three years ofthe poet, Elizabeth Barrett Browning. Lift serves most rooms(but not those in her former house). Tel: 01803 292904

A Leisureplex Hotel

TorquayRegina Hotel

This delightful hotel is wonderfully situated on the levelseafront overlooking Exmouth’s fine golden sands, a fewminutes’ walk from the shops. All 76 rooms are centrallyheated with private bath or shower and WC, hair dryer,tea/coffee making facilities and TV. There is a TV lounge, quietlounge with sea views and games room with snooker anddarts. The bar lounge has a dance floor and entertainmentmost evenings. Lift serves most rooms. Tel: 01395 272528

A Leisureplex Hotel

ExmouthCavendish Hotel

Ideally situated on the West Cliff, a short walk from the seafront, International Centre, shops and pier. All 64 bedroomsare either centrally heated or provided with electric heatersand all have private bath or shower and WC, hair dryer, TVand tea/coffee making facilities. There is an attractiveentrance lounge, delightful bar lounge with TV, restaurant andspacious entertainment room with dance floor whereentertainment is provided most evenings. Lift to all floors. Tel: 01202 553863

BournemouthDevon Towers Hotel

Situated in a magnificent position on the seafront, oppositethe beach and pier and close to the shopping centre. All 80bedrooms are centrally heated with TV, hair dryer,tea/coffee making facilities and private bath or shower andWC. The hotel has lounges, cocktail bar, dining room andmany bedrooms overlooking the sea. Entertainment isprovided most evenings. There is also a games room. Liftserves all floors (a few stairs on split level floors). Tel: 01983 403154

SandownBayshore Hotel

In all, this brochure features a choice of almost 50different hotels. Most of our holidays are to our ownLeisureplex Hotels and we give brief details of them here.For further details about them as well as information onthe non-Leisureplex hotels we use, please refer to ourweb site www.alfatravel.co.uk. The web site provides farmore detail than is possible here including lots of resortinformation and links to local attractions and events .

GradesHotel grading is quite a subjective process and it can bedifficult to compare one hotel with another. We have triedto overcome the problem by ensuring that our own hotelsare part of the best known scheme - the AA scheme. We also show our own opinion of all the hotels featuredin our brochure using our symbol. The grade isdesigned to be more focussed on our customers’ needs.In awarding an grade, we bear in mind the frequencyof entertainment (which is not part of the AA scheme)and disregard such matters as the availability of roomservice. We also consider the comments we havereceived from clients during the past year.

A Leisureplex Hotel

This well known hotel is in one of the best positions inIlfracombe, overlooking the gardens and splendid LandmarkTheatre and Conference Centre, close to the shops and only ashort almost level walk from the harbour. All 104 rooms arecentrally heated with bath or shower and WC, hair dryer,tea/coffee making facilities, TV, radio and intercom. There is aTV lounge, attractive cocktail bar and sun lounge. Lift to allfloors (stairs to some rooms on split level floors).Entertainment is provided most evenings. Tel: 01271 862536

IlfracombeImperial Hotel

A Leisureplex Hotel


A Leisureplex Hotel

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WeymouthRussell Hotel

Situated on the sea front with views ofWeymouth Bay from many of the90 bedrooms. Most are small but comfortable and all haveprivate shower & WC, TV, central heating and tea/coffeemaking facilities. There is a restaurant and bar lounge withdance floor and cabaret entertainment 7 nights a week,together with bingo and quizzes. Lift serves all floors. Tel: 01305 786059

Situated on the sea front with superb Channel views, a shortwalk from the pier and shops. All 43 rooms are centrallyheated with private bath or shower & WC, TV, trouser press,hair dryer and tea/coffee making facilities. Cocktail bar,restaurant and bar lounge with small dance floor. Lift servesmost rooms (several stairs to some rooms). Entertainment isprovided most evenings. Tel: 01243 826222

Bognor RegisRoyal Norfolk Hotel

Grading Awaited A Leisureplex Hotel

This magnificent Victorian hotel is situated in an outstandingposition overlooking the pier, with sea views from many of its125 centrally heated bedrooms all of which have bath and/orshower and WC, hair dryer, TV, radio, intercom and tea/coffeemaking facilities. Spacious public rooms include a cocktailbar, snooker room, impressive restaurant and several functionrooms including the Princes Suite with its own bar whereentertainment is provided most evenings. Two lifts serve allfloors (although the ground and lower ground floors are splitlevel and some stairs are unavoidable) Tel: 01323 722822

EastbourneQueens Hotel

A Leisureplex Hotel

Situated in what is probably Great Yarmouth’s most centrallocation, on the sea front opposite Britannia Pier and adjacentto the shops and resort amenities. (Note that it can be quitelively in the street outside the sea facing rooms.) All 75 roomshave private bath or shower and WC, hair dryer, radio,tea/coffee making facilities, TV, central heating and intercom.Spacious cocktail bar/lounge and a magnificent restaurantwhich has its own large dance floor. Lift to all floors. Tel: 01493 332300

Great YarmouthNew Beach Hotel

A Leisureplex Hotel

A delightful hotel, occupying the finest position in Cromer,close to the shops and historic parish church and directlyoverlooking the pier and beach. All 61 bedrooms are centrallyheated and are equipped with private bath or shower andWC, hair dryer, radio, TV and tea/coffee making facilities.Most are very spacious and have excellent views over thesea or across the town to Cromer Woods. Superb receptionlounge, bar, games room and delightful dining room withdance floor. Lift (few stairs to some rooms). Tel: 01263 513141 Guests 513191

CromerHotel De Paris

A Leisureplex Hotel

Situated in its own grounds at the southern end of thepromenade, overlooking the sea and an easy stroll fromSkegness’s principal attractions. All 70 bedrooms are centrallyheated with bath or shower and WC, tea/coffee makingfacilities and TV. There is a lounge bar, games room and aballroom with entertainment two evenings per week. Liftserves all floors although there are some stairs to ground floorrooms and the hotel is not suitable for wheelchair users. Tel: 01754 762301

SkegnessRoyal Hotel

Very well situated on the South Cliff a few minutes’ walk fromthe Spa complex, beach and town centre with excellentviews of the town from the north facing rooms. This excellenthotel has recently been extensively refurbished. All 86bedrooms have central heating, private bath or showerand WC, hair dryer, TV and tea/coffee making facilities.Entertainment is provided every evening in the ballroom.There is an attractive restaurant and quiet lounge. Lift servesall floors. Tel: 01723 361826 Guests: 362863

A Leisureplex Hotel

ScarboroughCumberland

BlackpoolMetropole Hotel

The Metropole Hotel is superbly situated onBlackpool’s famous promenade in the heart ofthis vibrant, fun resort and is close to all of the localattractions. The hotel features an exciting programme ofnightly entertainment. All bedrooms have private bath orshower and WC, TV and tea/coffee making facilities. Thereare two restaurants, a coffee shop, 2 lifts, 2 bars, 2 ballroomsand snooker room. Tel: 01253 628321

BlackpoolCliffs Hotel

Located on Blackpool's North Shore, thisimpressive hotel offers an extensivemenu, a bar and entertainment suite with nightlyentertainment. There is an indoor swimming pool, sauna, gymand professional beauty therapist. All 160 bedrooms haveprivate bath or shower and WC, TV, hair dryer and tea/coffeemaking facilities. Lift serves all floors. Tel:01253 754224

Isle of ManHydro Hotel

This friendly family run hotel is situated in thecentre of Douglas seafront overlooking the bayand a few minutes’ walk from the seafront shops. All roomsare centrally heated with private bath or shower and WC,tea/coffee making facilities, TV with satellite facility and directdial telephones. Bar with entertainment on two evenings.Lift to all floors (but there are a few stairs to the bedrooms). Tel: 01624 676870

Lake DistrictHeadway Hotel

The Headway is renowned for its friendlyservice and entertainment. There is acomfortable lounge bar overlooking the seafront, with asecond quiet lounge. All 54 bedrooms are centrally heatedand have bath or shower, TV, radio clock alarm, direct dialtelephone, hair dryers and tea/coffee making facilities. A liftserves all floors with a few steps sometimes in betweenlevels. Tel. 01524 412525

The recently refurbished Langham Court issituated between Shanklin town centre andthe sea front. The hotel has a bar and lounge with dance floorwhich hosts entertainment on most evenings. There is a smallindoor swimming pool and the pleasant dining room. Allbedrooms have shower and WC (some also have bath), TV,and tea/coffee making facilities. Lift to all floors (few stairs tosome bedrooms). Tel: 01983 861500

Isle of Wight – ShanklinLangham Court Hotel

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Located in the heart of this Victorian Spa town, the hotel facesa pleasant park. All 50 bedrooms have bath and shower,telephone and tea/coffee making facilities. A lift serves allfloors in the main building. The Fountain restaurant offerstable service for dinner. The Radnor bar is adjacent and thereis a large ballroom offering entertainment most evenings. The hotel has a separate public bar for the younger guests. Tel: 01597 822288

Llandrindod WellsCommodore Hotel


Ideally placed on the sea front, close to the AberconwyCentre and a short walk from Llandudno’s wonderful shops,the Pier and Happy Valley gardens. Ballroom, superb“Looking Glass” bar with views over the bay, sun loungesand games room with snooker. Lift serves most floorsalthough all floors are split level and some stairs areunavoidable to most rooms. All 120 bedrooms are centrallyheated and have tea/coffee making facilities, private bath orshower and WC, hair dryer and TV with radio channels.Many have views over the bay or else over the town to theSnowdonian mountains in the distance. Tel: 01492 870101

A Leisureplex Hotel

LlandudnoHydro Hotel

Situated a short walk from the Grand Pavilion and shops withspectacular views of the Bristol Channel. All 67 bedrooms arecentrally heated and have bath or shower & WC, hair dryer,trouser press, TV, telephone and tea/coffee making facilities.Smuggler’s Bar, Garden Restaurant and large function roomwith entertainment most evenings. Lift severs all floors. Tel: 01656 782261

A Leisureplex Hotel

PorthcawlSeabank Hotel

Situated on the High Street in the centre of Criccieth withmagnificent views towards the sea and castle from manybedrooms. All 47 bedrooms are centrally heated and havebath or shower and WC (mostly bath and WC), hair dryer, TV,intercom and tea/coffee making facilities. Extensive publicareas include a delightful cocktail bar, a large restaurant,entertainment room with additional bar and a cosy lounge.A small lift serves first and second floors but not thethird floor. Tel: 01766 522168

A Leisureplex Hotel

CricciethGeorge IV Hotel

Superbly situated looking south across the Clyde withpleasant lawns reaching down to the promenade and water’sedge. All the public rooms and many of the bedrooms offeruninterrupted views of the river which is a constant source ofinterest. Ground floor areas have recently been extensivelyrefurbished and include a TV lounge, bar lounge, quiet loungeand games room. All 98 bedrooms are centrally heated andhave private bath or shower and WC, hair dryer, TV andtea/coffee making facilities. Entertainment is provided mostevenings. The lift serves almost all rooms. Tel: 01369 702761

DunoonSelborne Hotel

A Leisureplex Hotel

Situated in an isolated position on the shores of Loche Linnhewith spectacular views across the loch from all of the publicrooms and most of the bedrooms, the Croit Anna offers acomfortable and friendly base in which to relax. All 92bedrooms have central heating and/or individual electricheating, bath or shower and WC, hair dryer, radio, TV andtea/coffee making facilities. There is a panoramic lounge, twobars, terrace and entertainment most evenings. There is no liftbut a number of ground floor rooms are available upon requestand subject to availability. Tel: 01397 702268

A Leisureplex Hotel

Fort WilliamCroit Anna Hotel

InvernessNational Hotel

Isle of SkyeKings Arms Hotel

GlensheeSpittal of Glenshee Hotel

Trossachs & StirlingDreadnought Hotel

This impressive Victorian sandstone buildingis situated in the centre of Dingwall and is afocal point for the local community. All bedrooms have privatebath or shower and WC, tea/coffee making facilities and TV.Entertainment is provided in the lounge bar. No lift. Tel: 01349 862166

A high level of comfort awaits you at thispopular hotel. The restaurant has superb views ofthe glens and serves a buffet carvery dinner. All 56 bedroomsare “no smoking” and have bath or shower and WC, telephone,TV and tea/coffee making facilities. The hotel is on two levelswithout a lift, most rooms are accessible by a short flight ofstairs. Two rooms are suitable for wheelchair users but accessis via the outside of the hotel. Tel: 01250 885215

Situated in the picturesque village of Kyleakinwith views across the Kyle of Lochalsh to themainland, this is one of Skye’s oldest hotels. There is a cocktailbar, public bar and restaurant. All 81 bedrooms have privatebath or shower and WC, shaver point, individually controlledheating, TV and tea/coffee making facilities. Entertainment isprovided on two nights during our stay. The lift serves all floors.Tel: 01599 534109

Located at the northern edge of theTrossachs National Park and surrounded bystunning scenery, the Dreadnought is on Callander’s mainstreet with its shops, bars and cafes all nearby. The hotel hasa traditional atmosphere with an oak panelled bar lounge andcomfortable dining room. Bedrooms have bath and shower,TV and tea/coffee making facilities. A lift serves all floors withsome steps between levels. Tel. 01877 330184

Excellently situated overlooking South Beach and CaldeyIsland and within easy walking distance of the town centre.The hotel has a cellar bar with dance floor and livelyentertainment most evenings including bingo, dancing andsing-along. The TV lounge and restaurant have sea views andthere is also a games room. Bedrooms have private bath orshower and WC, TV and tea/coffee making facilities. (Singlerooms have shower cubicle and WC.) Lift serves most rooms.Tel: 01834 842507

TenbyGiltar Hotel

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All departures on this new range of Alfa Direct Join holidays operate without usingfeeder services giving a quicker journey and eliminating any risk of a wait for yourconnecting coach. Most holidays are weekend breaks – ideal for the little extra holiday!

This service is only possible from larger towns and inevitably the choice is morerestricted than with a feeder system. However, the bonus of a more direct journeymakes up for the limited choice and we are confident our regular customers will findthese Alfa Direct Join a useful addition to our range. These holidays are designed tobe booked primarily on the Internet and hence the details listed here are very brief.For full details , please view our web site www.alfatravel.co.uk

How Do I Book? Holidays are listed in groups based on the joining points available. Please read throughall the lists to find the holidays which are available from your local town because sometowns are on more than one route.

If one of these takes your fancy, then ask your travel agent to visit our web site, or logon to our web site yourself at www.alfatravel.co.uk, select “Make a Booking” andenter the holiday details. Check the detailed information on the web site for more detailsof the excursions and facilities and follow the detailed guidance to make your booking.It really is very easy – and totally secure.

Book On Line and Save £5 per personAs an extra bonus, all Direct Join holidays are discounted by £5 when you book on line.That’s right – book the holiday from your own home using your computer and you willsave a very useful £5 per person off the holiday price. This discount is also available whenbooking through a travel agent, providing the travel agent books your holiday online.

Resort Hotel Days Half Day Exc. IncludedShop Till You Drop Holiday Inn, Runcorn 2 Chester & Trafford CentreGlasgow Weekend Buchanan 3 Glasgow SightseeingAll holidays include dinner, bed and breakfast except for Glasgow which is bed and breakfast only

All clients on Continental Tours must be in possession of a full passport. Non-EU citizens may also require a Visaand should check with their travel agent before booking.

Get into the Christmas spirit and add a little sparkle to those dreary Winterdays with one of these short breaks to some of the most famous ContinentalChristmas Markets.

German MarketsDeparts midnight Sunday, returns midnight Thursday or departs midnight Thursday,returns midnight Monday (approx.) and is based at St.Goarshausen in the RhineGorge and includes visits to Cologne and Rudesheim markets. Includes 3 nights’ dinner, room and breakfast in Germany • Market visits

Continental Christmas Markets

Two & Three Day Holidays

Resort Hotel Days Half Day Exc. IncludedScarborough “Festive Sparkle” Weekend Cumberland 4 York, BridlingtonLlandudno “Festive Sparkle” Weekend Hydro 4

Snowdonia “Festive Sparkle” Weekend George IV 4 Caernarvon, Barmouth & Porthmadog

Dunoon Weekend Selborne 4Fort William Weekend Croit Anna 4German Xmas Markets Pohl’s Rheinhotel 4 Cologne*, Rudesheim*

*All excursions on 4 day holidays are half days except for those shown with an asterisk which are full days**Passports are required for German Christmas Markets holidays

Four Day Holidays

Resort Hotel Date Days Code Out-Ret Price SingleShop Till You Drop Holiday Inn 13 Nov 2 2313AE Sat-Sun £64 £15Glasgow Weekend Buchanan 19 Nov 3 3577AE Fri-Sun £119 £25Llandudno “Festive Sp” Hydro 19 Nov 4 4350AE Fri-Mon £127 £20Scarborough “Festive Sp” Cumberland 26 Nov 4 4275AE Fri-Mon £127 £20German Xmas Markets Pohl’s Rheinhotel 29 Nov 4 4861AE Mon-Thu £179 £39Shop Till You Drop Holiday Inn 4 Dec 2 2313AE Sat-Sun £64 £15

Join at Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Stanley, Chester-le-Street, Bowburn, Ferryhill, Newton Aycliffe or Stockton-on-Tees

Resort Hotel Date Days Code Out-Ret Price SingleGlasgow Weekend Buchanan 5 Nov 3 3577BE Fri-Sun £119 £25Shop Till You Drop Holiday Inn 6 Nov 2 2313BE Sat-Sun £64 £15Snowdonia “Festive Sp” George IV 19 Nov 4 4365BE Fri-Mon £127 £20Shop Till You Drop Holiday Inn 27 Nov 2 2313BE Sat-Sun £64 £15

Join at Consett, Durham, Spennymoor, Bishop Auckland, Newton Aycliffe or Stockton-on-Tees

Resort Hotel Date Days Code Out-Ret Price SingleFort William Weekend Croit Anna 27 Aug 4 4430CE Fri-Mon £149 £20Llandudno “Festive Sp” Hydro 5 Nov 4 4350CE Sat-Sun £127 £20Scarborough “Festive Sp” Cumberland 12 Nov 4 4275CE Fri-Mon £127 £20Shop Till You Drop Holiday Inn 20 Nov 2 2313CE Sat-Sun £64 £15Snowdonia “Festive Sp” George IV 26 Nov 4 4365CE Fri-Mon £127 £20

Join at Sunderland, Hartlepool, Billingham, Middlesbrough, Stockton-on-Tees or Darlington

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£64Per Person

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£119Per Person

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£127Per Person

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Direct Join Holidays

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£169Per Person

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What Alfa Includes� Dinner, bed and breakfast� Additional lunch on Festive Holidays� All rooms with private bath or

shower and WC� Excursions as shown below

� Direct return coach travel from yourchosen joining point

� Entertainment most evenings atLeisureplex Hotels

� Welcome drink on Party Night Holidays

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What Alfa Includes� Choice of 19 hotels� Choice of 3, 4 or 7 night stay� Dinner, room and full British breakfast� Entertainment most evenings� AA Two Star hotels� Isle of Wight and Dunoon holidays include ferry

tickets in the holiday cost

Further InformationCar Parking Facilities There is plentiful free parking at our hotels inNewquay, St.Ives, Falmouth, Exmouth, Bognor Regis,Eastbourne, Llandudno, Criccieth, Porthcawl, Dunoonand Fort William. Parking spaces are more restrictedat Ilfracombe, Torquay, Bournemouth and Cromer.There are no on-site parking facilities at Weston-Super-Mare, Sandown, Great Yarmouth orScarborough although on street parking is normallyreadily available from October to Easter. On streetparking can be arranged at no charge during thesummer at Great Yarmouth and Scarborough. AtGreat Yarmouth this must be booked in advance bycontacting the hotel. Further details are provided withyour Confirmation. Please note: coach excursions andlunches are not included on Self Drive holidays.

Ferries On Isle of Wight and Dunoon holidays, ferry ticketsare included in the holiday cost and a voucher willbe provided with your documents.

Coach Excursions & LunchesAre not included on self drive holidays.

3 Night Breaks Autumn 2010 Spring 2011

Friday to Monday Sep 24 EASTER Apr 29Resort Hotel Code Sep 17 -Oct 29 Dec 27 Dec 30 Mar 11 Apr 8 Apr 15 Apr 22 -May20Weston-S-Mare Anchor Head 4100SD - £96 £129 £240 £90 £93 £93 £118 £99Ilfracombe Imperial 4110SD £108 £96 - £240 £90 £93 £93 £118 £99Newquay Eliot 4130SD - £96 - £234 - £93 £93 £118 £99St Ives Cottage 4135SD - £96 - £244 - £93 £93 £118 £99Falmouth Madeira 4140SD - £99 - £249 - £93 £93 £118 £105Torquay Regina 4150SD - £99 £129 £252 £90 £93 £93 £118 £105Exmouth Cavendish 4155SD - £99 £129 £255 £93 £99 £99 £124 £105Bournemouth Devon Towers 4170SD - £96 £129 £240 - £93 £93 £118 £105Isle of Wight Bayshore 4195SD - £96 - £240 - £99 £99 £124 £105Bognor Regis Royal Norfolk 4205SD £112 £99 £129 £266 - £99 £99 £124 £105Eastbourne Queens 4215SD £112 £99 £129 £266 - £99 £99 £124 £105Great Yarmouth New Beach 4260SD £108 £96 - £240 - £93 £93 £118 £99Cromer De Paris 4265SD £112 £99 £129 £246 - £99 £99 £124 £105Scarborough Cumberland 4275SD £112 £99 £129 £252 £93 £99 £99 £124 £105Llandudno Hydro 4350SD £111 £99 £129 £266 £93 £99 £99 £124 £105Criccieth George IV 4365SD £117 £99 £129 £266 £93 £99 £99 £124 £105Porthcawl Seabank 4385SD £112 £99 £129 £246 £93 £99 £99 £124 £105Dunoon Selborne 4410SD £108 £96 £129 £266 £93 £99 £99 £124 £105Fort William Croit Anna 4430SD £108 £96 £129 £266 - £99 £99 £124 £105Supplements per person: Single Room Supplement £20 (2010 & 2011)

Sea or Loch View (per person - not Newquay, Bournemouth, Scarborough or Criccieth) £12 (2010) £14 (2011)December 27 and 30 departures are Monday-Thursday and Thursday-Sunday respectively and include the full festive programme (except for excursions) describedon the Festive and New Year pages.

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Monday to Friday Sep 27 Nov 1* Feb 14 Apr 4 EASTER May 9Resort Hotel Code Sep 13 Sep 20 -Oct 25 -Dec 13* Dec 23 -Mar 28 -Apr 18 Apr 25 May 2 -May 23Weston-S-Mare Anchor Head 5100SD - £150 £144 £144 £336 £130 £134 £148 £136 £144Ilfracombe Imperial 5110SD £168 £150 £144 £144 £324 £130 £134 £148 £136 £144Newquay Eliot 5130SD - £150 £144 £144 £324 £130 £134 £148 £136 £144St Ives Cottage 5135SD - £150 £144 £144 £329 £130 £134 £148 £136 £144Falmouth Madeira 5140SD - £164 £154 £144 £344 £134 £142 £156 £144 £152Torquay Regina 5150SD - £150 £144 £144 £336 £130 £134 £148 £136 £152Exmouth Cavendish 5155SD - £164 £150 £150 £344 £134 £142 £156 £144 £152Bournemouth Devon Towers 5170SD - £150 £144 £144 £332 £130 £134 £148 £136 £152Isle of Wight Bayshore 5195SD - £164 £150 £144 £332 £134 £142 £156 £144 £152Bognor Regis Royal Norfolk 5205SD £182 £174 £150 £150 £344 £134 £142 £156 £144 £152Eastbourne Queens 5215SD £182 £174 £150 £150 £344 £134 £142 £156 £144 £152Great Yarmouth New Beach 5260SD £168 £150 £144 £144 £332 £130 £134 £148 £136 £144Cromer De Paris 5265SD £172 £150 £150 £150 £336 £134 £142 £156 £144 £152Scarborough Cumberland 5275SD £172 £162 £150 £150 £359 £134 £142 £156 £144 £152Llandudno Hydro 5350SD £182 £174 £150 £150 £359 £134 £142 £156 £144 £152Criccieth George IV 5365SD £182 £174 £150 £150 £359 £134 £142 £156 £144 £152Porthcawl Seabank 5385SD £172 £150 £150 £150 £336 £134 £142 £156 £144 £152Dunoon Selborne 5410SD £178 £172 £150 £150 £332 £134 £142 £156 £144 £152Fort William Croit Anna 5430SD £178 £172 £150 £150 £332 £134 £142 £156 £144 £152Supplements per person: Single Room Supplement £23 (2010) £24 (2011)

Sea or Loch View (per person – not Newquay, Bournemouth, Scarborough or Criccieth) £16 (2010) £18 (2011)*November 1 - Dec 13 departures are holidays with a Christmas theme and are inclusive of two lunches during your stay. December 23 departure is Thursday-Monday and includes the full programme (except for excursions) as described on the Christmas page.

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Sat to Sat or Sun to Sun Arrival Sept 11 Sept 18 Mar 12 Apr 2 Apr 23 Apr 30 May 21Resort Hotel Code Day Sept 12 -Oct 24 -Mar 27 -Apr 17 Apr 24 -May 15 -May 22Weston-S-Mare Anchor Head 100SD Sat £262 £232 £212 £219 £236 £246 £266Ilfracombe Imperial 110SD Sun £248 £224 £212 £219 £236 £241 £259Newquay Eliot 130SD Sat £258 £232 £212 £219 £236 £246 £266St Ives Cottage 135SD Sat £259 £234 £212 £219 £236 £246 £266Falmouth Madeira 140SD Sat £284 £259 £227 £234 £251 £261 £286Torquay Regina 150SD Sat £258 £232 £212 £219 £236 £251 £269Exmouth Cavendish 155SD Sat £282 £258 £227 £234 £251 £261 £286Bournemouth Devon Towers 170SD Sun £266 £238 £212 £219 £236 £251 £269Isle of Wight Bayshore 195SD Sat £264 £238 £219 £226 £243 £256 £275Bognor Regis Royal Norfolk 205SD Sat £272 £239 £223 £230 £247 £261 £283Eastbourne Queens 215SD Sat £279 £244 £223 £230 £247 £261 £283Great Yarmouth New Beach 260SD Sun £249 £224 £212 £219 £236 £241 £263Cromer De Paris 265SD Sat £272 £239 £219 £226 £243 £256 £270Scarborough Cumberland 275SD Sat £272 £239 £219 £226 £243 £246 £270Llandudno Hydro 350SD Sat £272 £239 £219 £226 £243 £256 £275Criccieth George IV 365SD Sat £272 £239 £219 £226 £243 £256 £275Porthcawl Seabank 385SD Sat £272 £239 £219 £226 £243 £256 £275Dunoon Selborne 410SD Sun £274 £244 £219 £226 £243 £251 £270Fort William Croit Anna 430SD Sun £279 £252 £223 £230 £247 £259 £275Supplements per person: Single Room Supplement £34 (2010 & 2011)

Sea or Loch View (per person – not Newquay, Bournemouth, Scarborough or Criccieth) £24 (2010) £27 (2011)7 night stays commence on Saturday or Sunday as shown above. On some occasions hotels may offer a choice of both Saturday and Sunday arrivals - please call for details.

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Leisureplex HotelsOur self drive breaks feature only our ownLeisureplex Hotels, so you can be sure of the quality,reliable holiday for which they are so well known -backed by membership of the AA, Britain’s bestknown hotel grading scheme.

There is no doubt about it, for a really relaxing holiday, there is no substitute for travelling by coach. Butsometimes the packaged dates just do not fit in with your schedule; you need to go for a shorter periodor on a day the coach does not travel or you live in an area not served by our feeder system. For thoseoccasions, we have designed our Self Drive programme.

Self DriveBreaks

5 DAYS

£130Per Person

8 DAYS

£212Per Person

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1. Your Holiday ContractYour holiday contract is with Alfa Travel Ltd (“theCompany”), a member of ABTA. When you make abooking you guarantee that you have the authorityto accept and do accept on behalf of your party theterms of these booking conditions. The contractbetween you and the Company is defined by theseBooking Conditions and the Confirmation Invoice,which is issued upon receipt by the Company ofthe deposit. A contract exists as soon as we issue ourConfirmation Invoice. The contract is governed byEnglish Law, and the jurisdiction of the English Courts.

2. Holiday Price & Financial ProtectionThe prices shown in our brochures are accurate atthe date of publication. We reserve the right to alterprices after publication. You will be advised of thecurrent price of the holiday at the time of booking. Onceyour holiday has been confirmed, the price of theholiday as set out on the Confirmation Invoice is fullyguaranteed and will not be subject to any surcharges.

The Package Travel, Package Holidays and PackageTours Regulations 1992 require us to provide security forthe monies that you pay for the package holidaysbooked from this brochure and for your repatriation inthe event of our insolvency. We provide this security byway of an ABTA bond.

3. Booking the HolidayA. Bookings via Telephone or Travel Agent(i) On receipt of your enquiry, we will reserve a holidayprovisionally for 3 days (or 1 day if the booking is madewithin 6 weeks of the departure date). If you wish toconfirm the booking you must forward a deposit plusyour insurance premium within that 3 day period.(Deposits and Insurance premiums vary depending uponthe time and duration of your holiday - see BookingForm for details.) (ii) A confirmation of your booking willbe forwarded to you within 7 days of us receiving yourdeposit. (iii) You must then pay the balance of moniesdue (without any further reminder from us) 42 daysbefore departure.

B. Bookings via the Internet(i) It is not possible to make a provisional booking on theInternet; all Internet bookings are on a confirmed basisonly. (ii) Payment must be made using your credit ordebit card. Balance payments will be automaticallytaken by debiting the same card you use to pay thedeposit 42 days prior to departure. (iii) You should printthe final page of the Internet booking process as yourconfirmation, although a postal confirmation will also besent to you.

C. All Bookings(i) Holiday price includes coach travel, accommodation,excursions and meals as specified in the holidaydescription. Some hotels make a small additional chargefor tea or coffee taken after meals. Morning coffee,afternoon tea, personal items and liquid refreshmentsare not included in the price of the holiday (ii) TravelTickets will be forwarded approx 14 days prior todeparture. Since feeder routes are frequently re-timed, itis essential that you check the time shown on yourtravel ticket and do not rely on your initial Confirmationfor your joining time.

4. InsuranceIt is a condition of the acceptance of the booking by AlfaTravel Ltd (hereafter “The Company”) that you areinsured either through the Company’s scheme or someequivalent travel policy. If you wish to insure throughanother company, the insurer’s name and emergencycontact number must be inserted on the bookingform or if you book via the Internet, you must e-mailus with those details at [email protected] your Booking Reference.

5. Room Allocation & Special RequestsEvery effort will be made to provide precisely theaccommodation booked and to convey special needs tothe hotelier(s). However, the Company accepts noliability for any failure to provide a special request forwhich no payment is made and no correspondencewill be entered into concerning the hotelier’s failure tosatisfy such requests. Where a payment is made foradditional facilities, the Company’s liability shall belimited to the brochure price of that supplement.Bookings for rooms with bath or shower shall bedeemed to be fulfilled by the provision of either facilityand requests for one or the other will be treated asrequests only. Bookings for a double room shall beconsidered satisfied by the provision of either a doubleor twin bedded room. Bookings for a twin room shall beconsidered satisfied by the provision of a room with twoor more beds.

6. Dietary & Other Special NeedsClients who require a special diet must mark thisrequirement in the Special Requests section of theBooking Form or, if booking on the web site, indicate itin the Special Requests section on the booking screen.Clients with special dietary needs are also stronglyurged to make direct contact with the hotel 7-14 daysprior to arrival and to forward details of theirrequirements in writing to the hotel. Clients who aremobility impaired must make this clear on the BookingForm (or click the relevant section on the web sitescreen) and should also write or e-mail the AlfaCustomer Relations Department (email address:[email protected]) advising the precise degree oftheir mobility impairment so that we can ascertain if thehotel is able to satisfy their needs. The Company doesnot have any vehicles fitted with wheelchair lifts, so it isessential that all clients are able to manage the stepsnecessary to board a coach either unaided or with theassistance of members of their own party.

7. Alteration of fares, transportation,services etc.

A. The Company is responsible for all the elementsof the holiday package and shall make every effort toensure that all services are of the quality describedin the brochure and tours are operated in accordancewith the details contained therein, but reserves the rightto modify arrangements in the light of circumstancesarising provided that:(i) it shall make every effort to inform clients of anychange in hotel or itinerary. The Company shall bedeemed to have satisfied this clause if it notifies clientsof any change before the payment of the balancebecomes due or, if it becomes aware of the change afterthat time, by sending a notice by first class post within24 hours of discovering the information. Please note:Changes to single overnight stops on Continental andScottish tours will only be notified with traveldocuments.(ii) where a change in hotel or itinerary is necessary thechange shall not result in a deterioration in the servicesprovided or, if it is impossible to provide an arrangementof at least equal quality, the Company shall make thisfact clear and make a cash adjustment to the cost of theholiday.B. If the contract we have with you is not performed oris improperly performed by us or our suppliers we willpay you appropriate compensation if this has affectedthe enjoyment of your travel arrangements.Our liability, except in cases involving death, injury orillness, shall be limited to a maximum of three times thecost of your travel arrangements. Our liability will alsobe limited in accordance with and/or in an identicalmanner to: (i) The contractual terms of the companiesthat provide the transportation for your travelarrangements, whose terms are incorporated into thiscontract; and (ii) Any relevant international convention,for example the Montreal Convention in respect of travelby air, the Athens Convention in respect of travel by sea,the Berne Convention in respect of travel by rail and theParis Convention in respect of the provision ofaccommodation, which limit the amount ofcompensation that you can claim for death, injury, delayto passengers and loss, damage and delay to luggage.We are to be regarded as having all benefit of anylimitation of compensation contained in these or anyconventions.You can ask for copies of the transport companies'contractual terms, or the international conventions, fromour offices.

8. Cancellation by the CompanyThe Company reserves the right to cancel departures ifthe number of clients wishing to travel is less than 25persons. The Company shall not normally cancel aholiday after payment of the balance becomes due (42days before departure). If for any reason it is foundnecessary to do so, the Company will provide anequivalent tour at a discount of 10% from the publishedprice. If this alternative is not acceptable, the Companywill refund all monies paid, whereupon all liability on thepart of the Company shall cease.

9. Cancellation by the Passenger.The following scale of cancellation charges shall applyto cancellation by the passenger: Period before Percentage of departure in holiday cost payable which cancellation as cancellationis received chargesMore than 42 days Deposit is forfeited29-42 Days 30%15-28 Days 45%8-14 Days 60%0-7 Days 90%

10. BaggageWhich term shall include all personal belongings of theclient, is conveyed at owner’s risk throughout and theCompany’s liability shall be limited to taking reasonablecare in the handling of such items by its servants oragents. Each passenger is allowed one suitcasemeasuring no more than 26in x 8in x 15in andweighing no more than 33lb (15kg). In the interests ofthe health and safety of employees and agents, we askclients to strictly observe this weight limitation onindividual suitcases and clients will be refusedporterage facilities for suitcases which exceed theweight limit.

11. Late Arrival by Passenger & Clientsin Difficulties

Should a passenger arrive late at any halt en route inaccordance with an itinerary notified to clients, eitherverbally or in writing, the Company will not acceptresponsibility to delay departure and a passenger whomisses a vehicle shall have no claim against theCompany. However, the Company will make every effortto assist passengers who get into difficulty throughcircumstances beyond their control providing thepassenger requests such assistance from the Companyby telephoning its emergency number. 08451 305777

12. Unreasonable BehaviourShould a client behave in an abusive or disruptivemanner, the company reserves the right, after dueconsideration and warning, to terminate the contractbetween us. In such circumstances the client will haveno further redress against the company in respect ofany lost part of the holiday or additional expensesincurred.

13. Infectious & Contagious DiseasesIf a client develops an infectious or contagious diseaseand in the reasonable opinion of the company theirpresence on the coach represents a serious risk ofinfection to other clients, the Company reserves theright to refuse to convey them on its vehicles. In suchcircumstances, the Company will make every effort toassist with alternative means of returning the client totheir point of origin but responsibility for the costsincurred in such alternative transport will be the client’s.If the client has taken the insurance policyrecommended by the Company, the Company willensure all necessary arrangements are made. If theclient has insurance through another insurer, it is theclient’s responsibility to make contact with their insurerbut the Company will make every effort to assist them ifsuch assistance is requested by contacting theCompany’s emergency number: 08451 305777

14. AnimalsAnimals (other than registered assistance dogs) are notallowed on tour. Clients with registered assistance dogsmust advise the Company at the time of booking.

15. Optional ExcursionsExcursions or other tours that you may choose to bookor pay for whilst you are on holiday are not part of thepackage holiday provided by us. Your contract forexcursions booked in resort is with the operator of theexcursion and not with us and we cannot acceptresponsibility for any monies paid for such excursionswhether or not those monies are paid to your driver orcourier. We are not responsible for the provision of theexcursion or tour or for anything that happens during thecourse of its provision by the operator.

16. Hotel AmenitiesSome facilities (e.g. lifts) are not always available dueto sudden breakdowns or the need to service them.Other facilities (e.g. outdoor swimming pools) are onlyavailable when weather permits. The nature andfrequency of entertainment is also subject to demandand is at the discretion of the hotel.

17. Seating PlansEverything is done to conform to the seating plansshown in the brochure, but the Company reserves theright to modify these as necessary and the Companycannot accept bookings contingent upon provision ofspecific seats. In the event that the vehicle has seatsnumbered differently from the brochure seating plan, therow number and position (offside/nearside) and not theseat number shall be the determining factors in decidingwhere passengers shall sit.

18. Transfers(a) The Company will permit clients to transfer thebooking to other tours or other dates more than 42 daysprior to departure without forfeiture of deposit providingthe client pays an administration fee of £10 per bookingform. (b) The Company will permit assignment of the holidayto another client or clients subject to the followingcharges:(i) more than 42 days prior to departure: £20 perbooking form (ii) less than 42 days but more than14 days prior to departure: £40 per booking form.It is not possible to transfer the booking to another client14 days or less prior to departure without incurring thecancellation charges listed at 9 above.

19. Data ProtectionWhen you provide your name and address, you give uspermission to store it on our computer and use it toprovide you with new editions of our brochure andspecial offers as these become available. If you do notwish us to include you on our mailing list, please write tous or send an e-mail to [email protected] ortelephone our Customer Relations Department on 08451305666 and we will ensure you are not sent any furtherpublicity material.Under the Data Protection Act, you have a right to accessthe personal data we hold on you. You must make anyrequest for access in writing and we have up to 40 daysto respond. We may not respond if in doing so we wouldbe forced to disclose to you information concerninganother individual. We charge a £10 fee for this service.Our mailing list is entirely confidential and we do notmake it available to any other Company.Any personal information you provide to us regardingyour state of health is stored only for the purpose of thespecific booking for which you divulge the information. Itis made available to hoteliers and transportation providersonly in so far as is absolutely necessary to enable them toaccommodate your needs. This information is not storedfor use in future bookings and must be disclosed to useach time you make a booking.

20. Passports & VisasIt is the client’s responsibility to ensure they are inpossession of the correct travel documents. Those whodo not have UK passports need to check carefullywhether they need a Visa if travelling on one of ourholidays outside the UK. We recommend that they startby checking the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Officeweb site at www.fco.gov.uk or telephoning them on 0207008 1500. UK Citizens do not need a Visa for any of ourholidays, but they do need a passport for travel tomainland Europe and we recommend the use of apassport when travelling to the Irish Republic andJersey.

21. Delayed Departure & Welfare AssistanceIf for any reason your departure from the UK is delayedwe will make alternative arrangements for you tocontinue with your holiday as soon as possible. Wherenecessary If your departure from the UK is delayed bymore than 6 hours, we will make arrangements forreplacement meals and alternative accommodation, ifthe delay results in the scheduled meals andaccommodation being cancelled.

22. Complaints & DisputesAs an ABTA member, we are obliged to maintain a highstandard of service to you. But if something does gowrong, you have to play your part in trying to resolve theproblem by raising your complaint with the relevantperson as soon as the problem arises. The relevant personis the hotel manager for complaints about hotel servicesand the tour driver for complaints about travelarrangements. The tour driver will also attempt to assist inthe event of any failure by the hotel manager to resolve acomplaint about the hotel. We cannot deal withcomplaints which have not been raised in this way.In the event that it is found impossible to rectify aproblem arising during the holiday, we can normallyagree an amicable settlement between us after youhave returned from holiday, providing you write to uswithin 28 days of the completion of the holiday. If it isimpossible to resolve a dispute, we will provide youwith information on an independent arbitration schemearranged by ABTA and operated administered by IDRSpart of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. Thescheme has a claims limit of £5,000 per person (£1,000per person for minor injury or illness) and £25,000 perBooking Form and cannot deal with major injuries. Thereis a time limit of 9 months following the date of returnfrom holiday. Full details can be obtained from us ordirect from the ABTA website www.abta.com Published June 2010

Booking ConditionsAll bookings are accepted on the following conditions:

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Group BookingsGreat times.... great value!

The following is a summary of the holidayinsurance policy offered by Alfa for holidaysdeparting in 2011. Although the premiums arethe same and the terms very similar for holidaysdeparting in 2010, the insurer is different andyou should consult our web site or any of ourSummer 2010 brochures for further details ofthe 2010 insurance policy.

A Special Coach Holiday Travel Insurance Schemeis available for all passengers travelling on ourholidays which is arranged with ETI – InternationalTravel Protection (the UK branch of EuropäischeReiseverscherung AG) who are Licensed by theBundesanstalt für Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht(BAFIN – www.bafin.de) and approved by theFinancial Services Authority (FSA – www.fsa.gov.uk) to undertake insurancebusiness in the UK.

You are not obliged to take the insurance we offer, butshould you decide to insure elsewhere you mustsupply details of your insurer including anemergency telephone number on the bo oking form.If you book on the internet, you should send an emailquoting your Booking Reference and the name, policynumber and emergency contact number of yourinsurer to [email protected]. If you choose not toinsure, we will ask you to sign a Disclaimer toconfirm that you will be responsible for any costs thecompany may incur in helping you resolve anydifficulties you may experience which would normallyhave been covered by a holiday insurance policy.

Demands and NeedsThis insurance policy will suit the Demands andNeeds of an individual or group (where applicable)who have no excluded pre-existing medicalconditions, are travelling in countries included withinthe policy terms and who wish to insure themselvesagainst unforeseen events detailed in the coversection below. Subject to the terms, conditions andmaximum specified claim limits.

ImportantWe will not provide you with advice about thesuitability of this product for your individual needs butwill be happy to provide you with factual information We summarise below the details of the insurancecover provided which also includes SPECIALTYASSISTANCE a 24 hour emergency assistanceservice, who can be contacted on 0207 902 7405(fax: 0207 928 4748). The following is a brief summary of the coveravailable. Full details of Cover, Policy Warranties andExclusions will be forwarded with your confirmationof booking. In any event you may ask for a specimencopy of the Policy Wording before booking should youwish to examine this in advance.

Policy ExcessesYou will be responsible for paying the first part of anyclaim under the following sections:

Cancellation, Curtailment, Holiday Abandonment,Medical and Other Expenses, Personal Property andMoney. The excess of £45 per person applies to allthese sections (reduced to £10 per person for loss ofdeposit only).

Please note the excess applies to each and everyincident per Insured Person/Section.

Important – Health Conditions applyingto all travel destinationsIf you are travelling in England, Scotland, Wales,Northern Ireland and can answer NO to questions 1-3 and YES to 4 immediately below, it will not benecessary for you to complete a Self DeclaringMedical Form. The Standard Policy Terms,Conditions and Exclusions shall apply.

It is a condition that at the time of taking out thispolicy and between that time and your departure youmust comply with each of the following:

1) You are not aware of any reason why the tripshould be cancelled or cut short

2) You are not travelling:

a) against the advice of a medical practitioner

b) for the purpose of obtaining medical treatment,or

c) if you have been given a terminal prognosis

3) You are not receiving or awaiting treatment for anillness or injury as a hospital day case or in-patient, asany claim arising from this injury or treatment will notbe covered.

4) If you are on medication at the time of travel yourmedical condition is stable and well controlled.

In addition if you are travelling outside England,Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland or the Isle ofMan, the following additional conditions will apply:

1) If you have received medical treatment as ahospital day case, in-patient or out-patient during thesix months prior to the booking of the trip, you mustobtain from a medical practitioner at your costconfirming that you will be fit enough to take the trip.

2) if you are undergoing medical treatment as ahospital out-patient at the date the final balance of thetrip is due to be paid, a certificate of fitness confirmingyour ability to travel must be obtained by you at yourcost.

The Policy contains the following General Exclusions:

You are not covered for anything caused directly orindirectly by you suffering from stress, anxiety ordepression unless it has been investigated anddiagnosed as such by a consultant specialising in therelevant field, who must confirm in writing at yourcost that you are fit enough to take this trip.

You must notify the Issuer of this policy immediatelyof any of the conditions listed above arisingbetween the date the policy is issued and the timeof departure of the trip. We must be informed of anyfact which is likely to influence us in theacceptance, assessment or continuance of thisinsurance. Failure to do so may invalidate thisinsurance, leaving you with no right to make a claim.

Cooling Off PeriodYou should read your policy immediately to ensure itmeets with your requirements. If for any reason itdoes not it must be returned to the issuer of the policywithin 14 days of the date of issue or prior to travelwhich ever is the sooner. Your money will be refundedin full, provided no claims have been made or incidentlikely to give rise to a claim has arisen. If you cancelyour policy after 14 days no refund will be given.

How To Claim In the event of cancellation, written notice must besent to Alfa Travel immediately. For both cancellationand all other claims you must contact TowergateChapman Stevens, Claims Department, PO Box 417,West Byfleet, KT14 7YQ telephone 01932 344300 fora claims form which must be returned within 28 daysof your cancellation or return from holiday.

Please note our Coach Holiday Travel InsuranceScheme is only available to United Kingdom,European Union and Isle of Man Residents.

Alfa Travel Limited is an Appointed Representativeof ITC Compliance Limited who are authorised andregulated by the Financial Services Authority.

PLEASE NOTE: The above is an outline of the coverprovided. A policy document containing full details ofwhat is and what is not covered will be forwardedalong with your Booking Confirmation. You shouldread it carefully and you must inform us within 14 days if the policy is unacceptable for any reason.

Summary of Benefits (Per Person)Cover Sum Insured

Up toCancellation £1,500Missed Departure/ Travel Delay £600/£60Personal Accident £15,000Medical & other Expenses £2,000,000(including Curtailment)Medical Inconvenience £450 Benefit (£15 per 24hrs)Personal Property /Loss of Passport £1,500/£200Personal Liability £2,000,000Delayed Baggage £100Legal Expenses £10,00014 Day Refund Insurance Premium

PremiumsHolidays to Duration 2011British 1-4 days £10

5 days £136-8 days £19

Overseas 1-5 days £216-14 days £29

Overseas holidays include Jersey and Ireland(both Northern Ireland and the Irish Republic)but not the Isle of Man. Should you wish totake advantage of our Insurance please notethat the premium is additional to the holidaycost and should be paid at the time you paythe deposit on your holiday.

At Alfa, we have a dedicated Groups Team which specialises in planningand providing great value group holidays. Every year hundreds of groupsentrust their holiday to us because we understand that organising a groupgetaway can be time consuming unless you can count on the support ofyour very own experienced and knowledgeable Group Booking Advisor.

“Off the Peg” Group HolidaysMost group organisers opt to choose from one of the great value breaksadvertised in our holiday brochures. All of the holidays in this brochure areavailable for booking by groups and your group will always get the best value bybooking one of our advertised tours because we bulk-buy the space and pass thesavings on to you. We can tailor most itineraries to your requirements, forexample by adding extra excursions or omitting entrance fees. Our generousdiscounts provide the 21st, 31st, 41st and 51st passenger travelling absolutelyfree of charge on all advertised holidays.

We also offer special joining arrangements for groups and, providing there is aminimum of 40 persons in the party, groups are automatically given sole use ofthe coach. If your group is not large enough to take a whole coach, we caneasily reserve part of a coach for your party and can usually make arrangementswith local travel agencies to “top up” your group with individual bookings fromyour local area to avoid the need to travel via an interchange. Our Direct Joinholidays are especially suitable for part groups and the joining points cannormally be adjusted to your requirements.

“Made to Measure” Group HolidaysWe have a wealth of experience in organising special interest tours and tailoringitineraries to meet your particular requirements and make suggestions for you toconsider. Please contact our Groups Department on 08451 304666 (calls arecharged at local rate only); you will be surprised how flexible we can be!

These Boots Were Made for Walking…Many of the hotels we use are ideally placed as a base for walking holidays.Whether your party would like to walk the coastal paths of Devon and Cornwall,enjoy the delights of the Lake District, the Dales or North York Moors or undertakesomething a little more strenuous in Snowdonia, the Cairngorms or West ofScotland, our Groups Department will be delighted to assist. Here are just a fewhotel suggestions for you to consider: Snowdonia from Llandudno or Criccieth,Glamorgan from Porthcawl, Dales and North York Moors from Scarborough,Exmoor and Devon Coastal Path from Ilfracombe, Cornish Coastal Path: Northfrom Newquay, South West from St Ives or South from Falmouth, South DownsWay from Bognor Regis, Lake District from Coniston, Argyll from Dunoon andNevis Range from Fort William. As a Group Organiser you have the benefit ofhaving your own coach and driver on hand for most of your stay which meansyou have the maximum flexibility in planning your walking itinerary.

Christmas “Festive Sparkle” Weekends for Groups…Special weekends with a Festive Flavour are available to Group Organisers andtravel agents throughout November and December. Our “Festive Sparkle”weekends depart on a Friday and return on Monday and include 3 nights’ dinner,room and full British breakfast with festive Christmas menus, entertainment ontwo evenings plus a full day shopping excursion on Saturday and Sunday lunch.All this for just £127!

Festive Sparkle weekends operate at a selection of our hotels including WestonSuper Mare, Torquay, Exmouth, Bournemouth, Eastbourne, Cromer, Llandudno,Criccieth, Dunoon and Fort William.

Holiday InsuranceFor peace of mind:

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British£10£13£19

£301-456-8

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£££

Continental£21£29

£301-56-14

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££

IMPORTANT: I have read, understand and fully accept for myself and all others named above, the BookingConditions and Holiday Information terms published in this brochure.

Signed: .................................................................................................... Date: ...................................................

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Booking FormAutumn 2010 – Spring 2011

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email: [email protected]

AGENTS STAMP

This section must be completed by all clients. Please tick as appropriate.

� 1. I have read the details in this brochure of the insurance policy offered by Alfa and wish totake that cover for the persons shown above. I understand that I have 14 days after receiptof the full policy details to change my mind and provide details of an alternative insurer.

� 2. I have alternative insurance cover in place as shown in the Holiday Insurance detailsalongside.

� 3. I will travel without insurance and undertake to repay Alfa in full for any costs theymay incur in providing me with the assistance required under the Package TravelRegulations 1992.

� 4. I would like Alfa to telephone me on the number shown to discuss the possibility of takingout Alfa insurance.

Signed: ....................................................................................................................................................................

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BOOKING REF

Seating plans are subject to change. Some coaches use a different numbering system in which case therow/seat positions shall be the deciding factor and not the seat numbers. Vehicles do not normally have aWC or servery. Please note: Smoking is not allowed on the vehicle.

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