johnsons door to door holiday brochure 2015

FREEDoor to DoorService from mostof the Midlands

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Travel with Johnsons – Travel with Friends!

Door to Door HolidaysIn Britain & OverseasBy Coach, Air & Cruise

Enjoy the Views – Treasure the Memories!

COACH TOUROPERATOR

OF THE YEAR 2013 & 2014(LARGE FLEETS)

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BEST HOLIDAYPROGRAMME

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SUMMER 2015Your holiday begins here!It gives us great pleasure to welcome you to our new season brochure for 2015,which is full of the variety and interest you have come to expect from Johnsonsover our 106 years of quality service. This year’s programme offers over 45 newtours as well as many popular old favourites.

For those of you who have travelled with us before this means our superb Door-to-Door Service, quality hotels, luxury coaches and well thoughtout itineraries with most entrance fees and all excursions included in the price. For us your holiday isn't just about destination, it’s about the wholeof your holiday experience. From start to finish, we pride ourselves on our high standards.

We don’t take anything for granted in planning your holiday, we look at the best and worst of everything, gauging reaction to previous years,building in new ideas and always checking we check out every aspect. The more we plan…. The more you relax.We sincerely hope you enjoy browsing through the brochure and we look forward towelcoming you on board for an enjoyable holiday with JOHNSONS…

Best wishes fromJoan, Peter &John Johnsonand all theJohnsonsTeam

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Your UK & Overseas Destination Guide 4 – 5Your 2014 Holiday Planner/General Information 6 – 10

UK, Ireland & Channel Islands Introduction/Index 11 Holiday Selection 12 – 74Continental Coach Holidays &Escorted Air & Cruise Holidays Introduction/Index 75 Holiday Selection 76 – 93

Trading Charter 94 – 96Holiday Travel Insurance 97Door-to-Door Home Service 98Booking Your Holiday 99

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Enjoy the Views – Treasure the Memories!

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CHOOSE JOHNSONSFor Quality, Valueand Peace of mind…Free Door to Door Service on all holidaysCovering all Warwickshire and the West Midlands –Please see Page 98.

Friendly drivers and couriersYou’ll be well looked after and escorted on every holiday.

No Surcharge guaranteeOn all our Coach Holidays.

Your money is safe!For your peace of mind we are members of the Bonded CoachHoliday Group of the Confederation of Passenger Transport UKLimited. Please refer to page 94 for further details.

ATOL ProtectedOur Air holidays are ATOL protected through our Air TravelOperators Licence granted by the Civil Aviation Authority(Our ATOL Number is 6390).

ABTOT ProtectedOur Cruise Holidays on Pages 88/89 are protected throughour membership of ABTOT (Association of Bonded TravelOrganisers Trust).

HotelsWe carefully select high quality hotel – in great locations – with greatfood and service.

Hotel Mobility GradesTo help you choose the most suitable hotel for you in terms ofaccessibility, gradients, steps, stairs and lifts we have included our

mobility grades as a guideline – range from 1 to 5 and the higherthe score the easier the hotel is for mobility.

For your Enjoyment…

Meet old friendsMake some new ones too.

Specialist local area guidesThese are often used on our holidays

Johnsons ServiceYou’ll receive our friendly, helpful and cheerful service from beginning to end!

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Sightseeing excursionsWe include all sightseeing excursions and most

entrance charges to attractions with all holidays.

Enjoy the views – Treasure the MemoriesYou’ll see places that you might not

otherwise have the chance to see.

Popular FavouritesLook out for our ‘Popular Favourites’.These hotels have been delighting ourcustomers for many years!

For your comfort…‘Club Class’ coaches on all holidaysSit back and enjoy the extra legroom.All coaches also come equipped with

toilet & washroom, air conditioning andreclining seats on-board.Porterage of your suitcase isincluded from start tofinish on mostholidays!

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Eastbourne • 22 • 23• 42 • 43

Hythe • 43

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Hebrides • 88

Isle of Skye • 71

Kingussie • 68

Blairgowie • 65

Sidmouth • 34 • 16 • 17 • 20 • 21

Ventnor • 17Shanklin • 22 • 40 • 41

Weymouth • 38

Torquay • 20 • 25 • 32 • 33

Brighton • 42

Paignton • 33

Bembridge Coast Hotel • 28

Bournemouth • 21 • 40

Harrogate • 24 • 26 • 54

Gisborough• 19

Bamburgh • 57

Baildon • 54

Grantham • 49

Cambridge 48

Kings Lynn • 48

Dover • 45

Winchester • 39

Sandown • 61

Bognor Regis • 41

Basingstoke • 39

Crieff • 27

Stirling • 69

Derby • 26

Hexham • 24

Newcastle 56 • 57 • 58Darlington • 26

Inverness • 70

Dunkeld • 69

Lake District • 23 • 27

Scarborough • 55

Maidstone • 44

London • 45 • 46

Keswick • 52

Barnstaple • 16 • 36

Bideford • 35

Caernarfon • 64

Gilsland • 53

Dumfries • 72

Isle of Arran • 70

Drymen • 66 • 67

Fort William 68

Isle of Harris • 71

Shap • 52

Liverpool • 50 Southport • 51

Peak District • 49

Swindon 37 • 38

Clevedon • 36

Cardiff • 62

Tiverton • 35Newquay • 32 Redruth • 31

Isle of Scilly • 30

Bodelwyddan Castle • 29Alvaston Hall • 29

Chipping • 18Blackpool • 51

Chippenham • 37

Carmarthen • 27 • 62

Llandudno • 63

Skipton • 53

St Austell • 15

Cricket St Thomas • 28

Falmouth • 31 • 60

York • 55

Durham • 56

Colchester • 47

Beaumaris • 64

St Anne’s on Sea • 61

Edinburgh • 65

Isle of Man • 59

Saunton Sands • 15

Perranporth • 60

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Your Holiday Destination GuidesThe numbers shown in brackets below after the place name refer to thebrochure page number on which the tour appears.

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Lake Como • 87

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Swiss Alps • 86

Dutch Bulbfields • 82

Bruges • 81

Belfast • 72

Salzburg • 86

Dordogne • 80

The Auverne • 80

Killarney • 19

Brittany • 78

Somme • 76

Berlin • 77

Dresden • 77

Tyrol • 85

Black Forest • 83

Budapest • 84 • 90

Picardy • 78

Honfleur • 79

Jersey • 12 • 25

Guernsey • 13

Dublin • 73

Brussels • 81Flanders • 76

Algarve 89

Oslo 88

Iceland • 89

Goslar • 84

River Rhine • 82 • 83

Westport • 73

Ennistimon • 74

Bantry • 74

Paris • 79

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Mon 02 Mar – Fri 06 Mar 5 The Beautiful South – Bognor Regis 41Fri 06 Mar – Fri 13 Mar 8 Highlights of Madeira – By Air 91Mon 09 Mar – Fri 13 Mar 5 Torquay ‘Beside the Seaside’ 32Sun 15 Mar – Thu 19 Mar 5 Bideford & Glorious Gardens of North Devon 35Mon 16 Mar – Fri 20 Mar 5 Scottish All Inclusive & the Panda Experience 66Tue 17 Mar – Sat 21 Mar 5 Kingswood & Devoran, Sidmouth RELAXED TRAVELLER 20Sun 22 Mar – Thu 26 Mar 5 Carmarthen & the Gower Peninsula SINGLE TRAVELLER 27Thu 26 Mar – Mon 30 Mar 5 NEW Isle of Wight – Famous Queens of England 41

EASTERThu 02 Apr – Mon 06 Apr 5 New Wilmington Hotel, Eastbourne RELAXED TRAVELLER 22Thu 02 Apr – Mon 06 Apr 5 Sidmouth Magnificent Easter Gardens 34Fri 03 Apr – Mon 06 Apr 4 Bruges City Break 81Fri 03 Apr – Tue 07 Apr 5 NEW Chippenham & Wiltshire’s Historic Landscapes 37Fri 03 Apr – Mon 06 Apr 4 A Northumbrian Adventure 57Sun 05 Apr – Fri 10 Apr 6 Inverness – The Palace Hotel ‘Diamond’ All Inclusive 70Mon 06 Apr – Fri 10 Apr 5 Victoria Hotel, Sidmouth LUXURY TRAVELLER 16Fri 10 Apr – Tue 14 Apr 5 The Bulbfields of Holland 82Fri 10 Apr – Mon 13 Apr 4 Celebrated Gardens of North Wales 63Sat 11 Apr – Sat 18 Apr 8 Jersey – By Air SINGLE TRAVELLER 25Sun 12 Apr – Thu 16 Apr 5 Spring into Ireland 73Mon 13 Apr – Fri 17 Apr 5 The Lakeland Explorer – Skiddaw Hotel 52Mon 13 Apr – Fri 17 Apr 5 NEW Scottish Royal Retreats SINGLE TRAVELLER 27Thu 16 Apr – Sun 19 Apr 4 NEW From Henley to Henley 45Sat 18 Apr – Thu 23 Apr 6 Isle of Man – By Sea 59Sun 19 Apr – Fri 24 Apr 6 Guernsey at Springtime – By Air 13Sun 19 Apr – Thu 23 Apr 5 Perranporth & the Cornish Belle 2-STAR SELECTION 60Wed 22 Apr – Sun 26 Apr 5 Falmouth & the Cornishman 2-STAR SELECTION 60Thu 23 Apr – Mon 27 Apr 5 Hampshire Delights 39Fri 24 Apr – Wed 29 Apr 6 Shanklin Isle of Wight – The Brunswick Hotel 40Sat 25 Apr – Fri 01 May 7 The Enchanting Isles of Scilly – By Air 30Sun 26 Apr – Thu 30 Apr 5 Great Gardens of Cornwall 32Mon 27 Apr – Fri 01 May 5 Harrogate & Yorkshire Contrasts SINGLE TRAVELLER 26Mon 27 Apr – Fri 01 May 5 NEW Great Little Trains of Snowdonia 64Wed 29 Apr – Wed 06 May 8 Kingswood & Devoran, Sidmouth RELAXED TRAVELLER 21

Fri 01 May – Tue 05 May 5 The Bulbfields of Holland 82Fri 01 May – Mon 04 May 4 Pashley Manor Tulip Festival 43Sat 02 May – Sat 09 May 8 Gems of Jersey – By Air 12Sat 02 May – Fri 08 May 7 The Auvergne – France’s Volcano Country 80Sun 03 May – Wed 06 May 4 Seaside Mystery Tour 58Mon 04 May – Fri 08 May 5 The Brighton Belle 42Mon 04 May – Fri 08 May 5 The Coniston Hotel & the Yorkshire Dales 53Tue 05 May – Sat 09 May 5 Livermead Hotel, Torquay RELAXED TRAVELLER 20Tue 05 May – Sun 10 May 6 NEW The Cream of Cornwall 31Sat 09 May – Sat 16 May 8 Killarney & the Ring of Kerry LUXURY TRAVELLER 19Sat 09 May – Fri 15 May 7 The Enchanting Isles of Scilly – By Air 30Sun 10 May – Fri 15 May 6 Weymouth & the Jurassic Coast 38 Sun 10 May – Fri 15 May 6 Perranporth & the Cornish Belle 2-STAR SELECTION 60Sun 10 May – Thu 14 May 5 NEW A Taste of Norfolk 48Mon 11 May – Fri 15 May 5 ‘Call the Midwife’ in Historic Kent 44Mon 11 May – Fri 15 May 5 Springtime in the Lake District SINGLE TRAVELLER 27Fri 15 May – Mon 25 May 11 Oslo & the Timeless Fjords – Cruise Holiday 88Sat 16 May – Sat 23 May 8 NEW Beautiful Brittany 78Sat 16 May – Sun 24 May 9 Austrian Adventure – ALL INCLUSIVE 85Sat 16 May – Wed 20 May 5 Falmouth & the Cornish Riviera 31Sun 17 May – Thu 21 May 5 Belmont Hotel, Sidmouth LUXURY TRAVELLER 17Sun 17 May – Sat 23 May 7 Keats Green Hotel, Shanklin IOW RELAXED TRAVELLER 22Mon 18 May – Fri 22 May 5 Warners – Bembridge IOW 28-29Mon 18 May – Thu 21 May 4 NEW Magical Merseyside –

Nostalgic Waterways, Trains & Planes 50Mon 18 May – Fri 22 May 5 Durham & the North Pennines 56Sun 24 May – Thu 28 May 5 Great Gardens of Northumbria RELAXED TRAVELLER 24Sun 24 May –Wed 27 May 4 NEW The Three Queens in Liverpool 50Mon 25 May – Fri 29 May 5 Wilderness Scotland 67Thu 28 May – Mon 01 Jun 5 Spirit of Remembrance – The Somme & Flanders 76Thu 28 May – Mon 01 Jun 5 Hidden Corners of Yorkshire SINGLE TRAVELLER 26Sun 31 May – Fri 05 Jun 6 Bournemouth & the New Forest 40Sun 31 May – Thu 04 Jun 5 Historic Norwich 47Sun 31 May – Fri 05 Jun 6 Scarborough 55

Mon 01 Jun – Fri 05 Jun 5 NEW Cumbrian Lakes & Yorkshire Dales 52Wed 03 – Tue 09 Jun 7 NEW Honfleur & the Seine Valley – River Cruise 79Thu 04 Jun – Tue 09 Jun 6 Sidmouth – West Country ‘Rail & Sail’ 34Thu 04 Jun – Mon 08 Jun 5 NEW Waterways of London 46Fri 05 Jun – Mon 08 Jun 4 NEW Captivating Cardiff 62Sat 06 Jun – Wed 10 Jun 5 Eastbourne & Romantic Sussex RELAXED TRAVELLER 23Sun 07 Jun – Thu 11 Jun 5 Imperial Hotel, Barnstaple LUXURY TRAVELLER 16

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Sun 07 Jun – Sat 13 Jun 7 Falmouth & the Cornishman 2-STAR SELECTION 60Sun 07 Jun – Thu 11 Jun 5 Picturesque Pembrokeshire – Carmarthen 62Sun 07 Jun – Thu 11 Jun 5 Scotland – Romantic Highland Railways 68Mon 08 Jun – Fri 12 Jun 5 NEW Warners – Alvaston Hall

‘Last Night of the Warner Proms’ 29Mon 08 Jun – Fri 12 Jun 5 Belmont Hotel, Sidmouth LUXURY TRAVELLER 17Mon 08 Jun – Fri 12 Jun 5 Gibbon Bridge Hotel LUXURY TRAVELLER 18Mon 08 Jun – Fri 12 Jun 5 National Trust Properties of Yorkshire 54Sun 14 Jun – Wed 24 Jun 11 Spirit of Remembrance – Behind the Lines 77Sun 14 Jun – Thu 18 Jun 5 Saunton Sands, North Devon LUXURY TRAVELLER 15Sun 14 Jun – Sat 20 Jun 7 Perranporth & the Cornish Belle 2-STAR SELECTION 60Mon 15 Jun – Fri 19 Jun 5 NEW The Pride of Picardy 78Mon 15 Jun – Fri 19 Jun 5 NEW The Spirit of Lincolnshire 49Mon 15 Jun – Sun 21 Jun 7 Guernsey: Peninsula Hotel – By Air 13Thu 18 Jun – Sun 21 Jun 4 NEW Waterloo 2015 – Bicentennial Re-enactment Tour 81Fri 19 Jun – Mon 22 Jun 4 NEW Cheshire Grand Designs 49Sat 20 Jun – Sun 28 Jun 9 NEW Austrian Tyrol & Bavaria 85Sat 20 Jun – Sat 27 Jun 8 Shanklin, Isle of Wight – The Brunswick Hotel 40Sun 21 Jun – Fri 26 Jun 6 NEW Hungarian Rhapsody – By Air 90Sun 21 Jun – Sat 27 Jun 7 Torquay & the English Riviera 33Tue 23 Jun – Tue 07 Jul 15 Islands & Highlands of Britain – Cruise Holiday 88Thu 25 Jun – Mon 29 Jun 5 NEW Devon Explorer – BW Tiverton Hotel, Tiverton 35Thu 25 Jun – Mon 29 Jun 5 The Queens of Scots 69Sat 27 Jun – Sat 04 Jul 8 Gems of Jersey – By Air 12Sun 28 Jun – Fri 03 Jul 6 Weymouth & the Jurassic Coast 38 Sun 28 Jun – Fri 03 Jul 6 Northumbria & Edinburgh 58Sun 28 Jun – Sat 04 Jul 7 Irish Melody – Westport 73Mon 29 Jun – Fri 03 Jul 5 NEW Quintessential Kent & Bruges 43

Wed 01 Jul – Mon 06 Jul 6 The Rhine in Flames 83Fri 03 Jul – Sat 11 Jul 9 Scotland’s North West Passage 71Fri 03 Jul – Mon 06 Jul 4 NEW The Tall Ships in Belfast 72Sun 05 Jul – Sat 11 Jul 7 NEW Romantic Rhine River Cruise 82Sun 05 Jul – Thu 09 Jul 5 Sprowston Manor, Nr Norwich LUXURY TRAVELLER 18Sun 05 Jul – Fri 10 Jul 6 Paignton & Glorious South Devon 33Sun 05 Jul – Thu 09 Jul 5 Bideford & Glorious Gardens of North Devon 35Mon 06 Jul – Fri 10 Jul 5 Warners – Cricket St Thomas 28-29Thu 09 Jul – Mon 13 Jul 5 Spirit of Remembrance – The Somme & Flanders 76Thu 09 Jul – Mon 13 Jul 5 NEW Swindon & the ancient Kingdom of Wessex 37Fri 10 Jul – Mon 13 Jul 4 NEW Pride of the Peaks SINGLE TRAVELLER 26Sun 12 Jul – Thu 16 Jul 5 Royal Hotel, Ventnor, IOW LUXURY TRAVELLER 17Sun 12 Jul – Thu 16 Jul 5 Wilderness Scotland 67Mon 13 Jul – Fri 17 Jul 5 The Lakeland Explorer – Skiddaw Hotel 52Mon 13 Jul – Fri 17 Jul 5 NEW A Cumbrian Cavalcade 53Mon 13 Jul – Fri 17 Jul 5 Llandudno & Snowdonia 63Tue 14 Jul – Thu 23 Jul 10 Danube Delights – River Cruise 84Wed 15 Jul – Thu 16 Jul 2 NEW The Orient Express 45Sat 18 Jul – Sat 01 Aug 15 NEW Falls, Fjords & Faroe Islands – Cruise Holiday 89Sun 19 Jul – Sun 26 Jul 8 NEW A Taste of Scotland & Ireland 72Sun 19 Jul – Sat 25 Jul 7 NEW Isle of Man Sefton Hotel – By Air 59Thu 23 Jul – Tue 28 Jul 6 NEW The Cream of Cornwall 31Fri 24 Jul – Fri 31 Jul 8 Kingswood & Devoran, Sidmouth RELAXED TRAVELLER 21Sat 25 Jul – Sat 01 Aug 8 NEW The Pied Piper Tour – Goslar & the Harz Mountains 84Sat 25 Jul – Thu 30 Jul 6 Scotland – Island Escapes 70Sun 26 Jul – Sat 01 Aug 7 Eastbourne 42Sun 26 Jul – Thu 30 Jul 5 NEW Harrogate & Yorkshire’s Great Houses,

Castles & Gardens 54Sun 26 Jul – Sat 01 Aug 7 Scotland – The Caledonian 68Mon 27 Jul – Fri 31 Jul 5 Belmont Hotel, Sidmouth LUXURY TRAVELLER 17Mon 27 Jul – Fri 31 Jul 5 Barnstaple & Historic Houses of North Devon 36Mon 27 Jul – Mon 03 Aug 8 Scotland – Hebridean Island Adventure 71Thu 30 Jul – Wed 05 Aug 7 The Enchanting Isles of Scilly – By Air 30

Sun 02 Aug – Thu 06 Aug 5 Chateaux & Gardens of Paris 79Sun 02 Aug – Thu 06 Aug 5 Great Gardens of Northumbria RELAXED TRAVELLER 24Sun 02 Aug – Fri 07 Aug 6 Bournemouth & the New Forest 40Sun 02 Aug – Sat 08 Aug 7 NEW Mystical Ireland – County Clare 74Mon 03 Aug – Fri 07 Aug 5 ‘Downton Abbey’, Salisbury & the Cotswolds 38Mon 03 Aug – Fri 07 Aug 5 The Scarborough Spa Express & James Herriot Country 55Fri 07 Aug – Mon 10 Aug 4 NEW Come Racing in Newmarket 48Sat 08 Aug – Sat 15 Aug 8 Jersey: Battle of Flowers Week – By Air 12Sat 08 Aug – Thu 13 Aug 6 Torquay & the English Riviera SINGLE TRAVELLER 25Sun 09 Aug – Thu 13 Aug 5 Belmont Hotel, Sidmouth LUXURY TRAVELLER 17Sun 09 Aug – Fri 14 Aug 6 A Touch of Class in Yorkshire LUXURY TRAVELLER 19Sun 09 Aug – Fri 14 Aug 6 Scarborough 55Mon 10 Aug – Fri 14 Aug 5 ‘Downton Abbey’, Salisbury & the Cotswolds 38Mon 10 Aug – Fri 14 Aug 5 The Edinburgh Tattoo 65Thu 13 Aug – Mon 17 Aug 5 Hampshire Delights 39Fri 14 Aug – Mon 17 Aug 4 Celebrated Gardens of North Wales 63Sun 16 Aug – Thu 20 Aug 5 Imperial Hotel, Barnstaple LUXURY TRAVELLER 16Sun 16 Aug – Thu 20 Aug 5 The Blaydon Races 56Sun 16 Aug – Sat 22 Aug 7 Falmouth & the Cornishman 2-STAR SELECTION 60

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Mon 17 Aug – Tue 25 Aug 9 NEW Swiss Trains & Italian Lakes 86Mon 17 Aug – Fri 21 Aug 5 Clevedon & Weston Super Mare 36Mon 17 Aug – Fri 21 Aug 5 National Trust Properties of Yorkshire 54Wed 19 Aug – Thu 20 Aug 2 NEW The Orient Express 45Fri 21 Aug – Sat 29 Aug 9 Three Lakes of Italy 87Sat 22 Aug – Fri 28 Aug 7 NEW Sandown Isle of Wight 2-STAR SELECTION 61Sun 23 Aug – Thu 27 Aug 5 NEW Constable Country 47Sun 23 Aug – Thu 27 Aug 5 NEW Castles of Perth & the Edinburgh Tattoo 65Mon 24 Aug – Fri 28 Aug 5 Warners – Bembridge IOW 28-29Mon 24 Aug – Fri 28 Aug 5 Castles & Gardens of Kent 44Thu 27 Aug – Mon 31 Aug 5 Hidden Corners of Yorkshire SINGLE TRAVELLER 26Thu 27 Aug – Mon 31 Aug 5 Picturesque Pembrokeshire – Carmarthen 62Sun 30 Aug – Wed 02 Sep 4 Seaside Mystery Tour 58Mon 31 Aug – Fri 04 Sep 5 NEW Majestic Hotel, Harrogate RELAXED TRAVELLER 24Mon 31 Aug – Fri 04 Sep 5 NEW Cheshire Grand Designs 49Mon 31 Aug – Fri 04 Sep 5 NEW Great Little Trains of Snowdonia 64

Tue 01 Sep – Sun 06 Sep 6 Shanklin, Isle of Wight – The Brunswick Hotel 40Wed 02 Sep – Sat 12 Sep 11 NEW Seductive Spain & The Algarve – Cruise Holiday 89Fri 04 Sep – Thu 10 Sep 7 Eastbourne 42Sat 05 Sep – Sat 12 Sep 8 Salzburg & the Austrian Lakes 86Sat 05 Sep – Sat 12 Sep 8 Gems of Jersey – By Air 12Sat 05 Sep – Thu 10 Sep 6 Sidmouth – West Country ‘Rail & Sail’ 34Sun 06 Sep – Thu 10 Sep 5 Southport 51Sun 06 Sep – Fri 11 Sep 6 NEW Bamburgh & the Kingdom of Northumbria 57Sun 06 Sep – Sat 12 Sep 7 Perranporth & the Cornish Belle 2-STAR SELECTION 60Sun 06 Sep – Sat 12 Sep 7 Scotland – The Caledonian 68Mon 07 Sep – Fri 11 Sep 5 The Lakeland Explorer – Skiddaw Hotel 52Wed 09 Sep – Fri 18 Sep 10 NEW The Italian Dolomites & the Swiss Alps 87Thu 10 Sep – Mon 14 Sep 5 NEW Royal Collection & Landmarks of London 46Thu 10 Sep – Tue 15 Sep 6 Isle of Man – By Sea 59Fri 11 Sep – Mon 14 Sep 4 Bruges City Break 81Sat 12 Sep – Fri 18 Sep 7 Paignton & Glorious South Devon 33Sun 13 Sep – Thu 17 Sep 5 Royal Hotel, Ventnor, IOW LUXURY TRAVELLER 17Sun 13 Sep – Sat 19 Sep 7 Torquay & the English Riviera 33Mon 14 Sep – Fri 18 Sep 5 Great Gardens of Cornwall 32Mon 14 Sep – Fri 18 Sep 5 NEW Quintessential Kent & Bruges 43Thu 17 Sep – Mon 21 Sep 5 Spirit of Remembrance – The Somme & Flanders 76Thu 17 Sep – Wed 23 Sep 7 The Enchanting Isles of Scilly – By Air 30Sun 20 Sep – Sat 26 Sep 7 Guernsey: St Pierre Park Hotel – By Air 13Sun 20 Sep – Fri 25 Sep 6 Miramar Hotel, Bournemouth RELAXED TRAVELLER 21Sun 20 Sep – Fri 25 Sep 6 Weymouth & the Jurassic Coast 38 Sun 20 Sep – Thu 24 Sep 5 Carmarthen & the Gower Peninsula SINGLE TRAVELLER 27Sun 20 Sep – Sat 26 Sep 7 NEW Ireland – West Cork, Bantry Bay 74Mon 21 Sep – Fri 25 Sep 5 Burnside Hotel, Windermere RELAXED TRAVELLER 23Mon 21 Sep – Fri 25 Sep 5 Warners – Bodelwyddan Castle 28-29Mon 21 Sep – Fri 25 Sep 5 Scotland – Romantic Highland Railways 68Fri 25 Sep – Tue 29 Sep 5 Falmouth & the Cornish Riviera 31Fri 25 Sep – Mon 28 Sep 4 NEW Welcome to Winchester 39Fri 25 Sep – Sun 27 Sep 3 Lytham St Annes – Lakes & Lights 2-STAR SELECTION 61Sat 26 Sep – Sun 04 Oct 9 NEW Landscapes of the Dordogne 80Sat 26 Sep – Sat 03 Oct 8 Kingswood & Devoran, Sidmouth RELAXED TRAVELLER 21Sun 27 Sep – Mon 05 Oct 9 The Rhine & Black Forest (Two Centre) 83Sun 27 Sep – Thu 01 Oct 5 Carlyon Bay, St Austell LUXURY TRAVELLER 15Sun 27 Sep – Thu 01 Oct 5 NEW Scotland – A Victorian Steam Journey 66Mon 28 Sep – Fri 02 Oct 5 Harrogate & Yorkshire Contrasts SINGLE TRAVELLER 26Mon 28 Sep – Fri 02 Oct 5 Llandudno & Snowdonia 63

Thu 01 Oct – Mon 05 Oct 5 NEW Chippenham & Wiltshire’s Historic Landscapes 37Sat 03 Oct – Thu 08 Oct 6 The Enchanting Isles of Scilly – By Air 30Sat 03 Oct – Sat 10 Oct 8 Jersey – By Air SINGLE TRAVELLER 25Sun 04 Oct – Fri 09 Oct 6 Bournemouth & the New Forest 40Sun 04 Oct – Thu 08 Oct 5 Historic Norwich 47Mon 05 Oct – Fri 09 Oct 5 Blackpool Illuminations 51Mon 05 Oct – Fri 09 Oct 5 The Beautiful South – Bognor Regis 41Sat 10 Oct – Sat 17 Oct 8 Malta – By Air 90Sun 11 Oct – Thu 15 Oct 5 Imperial Hotel, Barnstaple LUXURY TRAVELLER 16Sun 11 Oct – Thu 15 Oct 5 Scotland’s Autumn Gold 69Sun 11 Oct – Wed 04 Nov 25 Australia & New Zealand 92-93Mon 12 Oct – Fri 16 Oct 5 NEW Warners – Alvaston Hall 29Fri 16 Oct – Wed 21 Oct 6 Keats Green Hotel, Shanklin IOW RELAXED TRAVELLER 22Sat 17 Oct – Sat 24th Oct 8 The Azores – By Air 91Mon 19 Oct – Fri 23 Oct 5 Eastbourne & Romantic Sussex RELAXED TRAVELLER 23Mon 19 Oct – Fri 23 Oct 5 Falmouth & the Cornishman 2-STAR SELECTION 60Mon 19 Oct – Fri 23 Oct 5 Splendours of Snowdonia 64Tue 20 Oct – Sat 24 Oct 5 Royal York & Faulkner Sidmouth RELAXED TRAVELLER 20Sun 25 Oct – Fri 30 Oct 6 Inverness – The Palace Hotel ‘Diamond’ All Inclusive 70

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From HomeWe understand that you want total relaxation and peace of mind on

your holiday and that’s why all our holidays include FREE door to doorhome pick up service, where we pick you up from your front door to start your holiday and take you safely home at the end.

Your holiday begins as soon as your driver arrives at your front door, so just pack your suitcase and wait for the doorbell to ring! We’ll take care of your luggage too!Our Door to Door Service is available from most of the West Midlands – See the map on 8 for more information.

You’ll be Well Cared For! All our holidays are fully escorted by an experienced holiday ‘courier’ who provides friendly, enthusiastic andknowledgeable customer care to help make your holiday even more enjoyable, memorable & fun!

In addition our professional drivers are rated some of the best in the industry. You’ll be impressed with their skills,experience and helpfulness – and between them, our

drivers and couriers will ensure that youhave a wonderful time away.

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See Moreand Save More! If you are not already a member of

our ‘SeeMore Loyalty Club’, thenwhy not join now to receive

discounts on holidays, excursions and theatretrips, previews of new brochures and much more?

Membership is only £20 per person or £30 for jointmembership per year and runs from 1 September to31 August each year and you can join atany time. Contact us for an applicationform. ‘SeeMore’ our seagullmascot is looking forwardto meeting you!

Calling AllGroup Travel OrganisersIf you are a group organiser and your members are interested in taking one of the tour departures featuredwithin this brochure, then special group discounts apply:

GROUP DISCOUNTSNumber in party inc. paying children Discount Available11 – 20 Full paying 50% of basic holiday cost for one person21 – 40 Passengers One Free Place or equivalent41 Passengers or more Two Free Places or equivalent

For any other Group enquiries or special ‘tailor-made’ departures, please ring our Groups Department on 01564 797020.

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‘Luxury Traveller’ HolidaysWe are delighted to once again offer these special luxury breaks (Formerly known as ‘A Touch of Extra Luxury’).We feature carefully chosen 4-Star hotels that provide top quality and personal, attentive service.

These breaks all include our usual benefits such as door todoor service, dinner, bed & breakfast and exciting excursions –

but we also include a welcome drinks reception, a glass of wine withyour dinner and a delicious cream tea. With many of our hotels there is also theopportunity to upgrade your room – So for that special occasion or indeed anyoccasion, go on…. Treat yourself!

Check out our fantastic Programme of ‘LUXURY TRAVELLER’ tours:Date Days Destination PageMon 06 Apr – Fri 10 Apr 5 Victoria Hotel, Sidmouth 16Sat 09 May – Sat 16 May 8 Killarney & the Ring of Kerry 19Sun 17 May – Thu 21 May 5 Belmont Hotel, Sidmouth 17Sun 07 Jun – Thu 11 Jun 5 Imperial Hotel, Barnstaple 16Mon 08 Jun – Fri 12 Jun 5 Belmont Hotel, Sidmouth 17Mon 08 Jun – Fri 12 Jun 5 Gibbon Bridge Hotel 18Sun 14 Jun – Thu 18 Jun 5 Saunton Sands, North Devon 15Sun 05 Jul – Thu 09 Jul 5 Sprowston Manor, Near Norwich 18Sun 12 Jul – Thu 16 Jul 5 Royal Hotel, Ventnor, IOW 17Mon 27 Jul – Fri 31 Jul 5 Belmont Hotel, Sidmouth 17Sun 09 Aug – Thu 13 Aug 5 Belmont Hotel, Sidmouth 17Sun 09 Aug – Fri 14 Aug 6 Gisborough Hall Hotel, Yorkshire 19Sun 16 Aug – Thu 20 Aug 5 Imperial Hotel, Barnstaple 16Sun 13 Sep – Thu 17 Sep 5 Royal Hotel, Ventnor, IOW 17Sun 27 Sep – Thu 01 Oct 5 Carlyon Bay Hotel, St Austell 15Sun 11 Oct – Thu 15 Oct 5 Imperial Hotel, Barnstaple 16

‘Relaxed Traveller’ HolidaysIf you prefer a more relaxed and leisurely pace of holiday, we are delighted to once again offer our superb range of

‘Relaxed Traveller Tours’. Formerly known as ‘Armchair Tours’ these holidays include a resort hotel in a great locationand lunches on the outward and return journeys.

Though not specifically aimed at those withmobility issues, the itineraries are certainly more relaxed

and will involve less walking, but still include great sightseeingexcursions where you can “Enjoy the views and treasure the memories!”

See our great selection of ‘RELAXED TRAVELLER’ tours:Date Days Destination PageTue 17 Mar – Sat 21 Mar 5 Kingswood & Devoran, Sidmouth 20Thu 02 Apr – Mon 06 Apr 5 New Wilmington Hotel, Eastbourne 22Wed 29 Apr – Wed 6 May 8 Kingswood & Devoran, Sidmouth 21Tue 05 May – Sat 09 May 5 Livermead Hotel, Torquay 20Sun 17 May – Sat 23 May 7 Keats Green Hotel, Shanklin IOW 22Sun 24 May – Thu 28 May 5 Great Gardens of Northumbria 24Sat 06 Jun – Wed 10 June 5 The New Wilmington Hotel, Eastbourne 23Fri 24 Jul – Fri 31 Jul 8 Kingswood & Devoran, Sidmouth 21Sun 02 Aug – Thu 06 Aug 5 Beaumont Hotel, Hexham 23Mon 31 Aug – Fri 04 Sep 5 NEW Majestic Hotel, Harrogate 24Sun 20 Sep – Fri 25 Sep 6 Miramar Hotel, Bournemouth 21Mon 21 Sep – Fri 25 Sep 5 Burnside Hotel, Windermere 23Sat 26 Sep – Sat 03 Oct 8 Kingswood & Devoran, Sidmouth 21Fri 16 Oct – Wed 21 Oct 6 Keats Green Hotel, Shanklin IOW 22Mon 19 Oct – Fri 23 Oct 5 The New Wilmington Hotel, Eastbourne 23Tue 20 Oct – Sat 24 Oct 5 Royal York & Faulkner Sidmouth 20

‘Single Traveller’ HolidaysEnjoy browsing our carefully selected programme of Single Room holidays. We know it can be difficult to find singlerooms on holidays without supplements to pay. So for that reason each of these holidays include a bedroom for sole use

with no supplements – So if you are travelling alone you can enjoy your holiday in the company of like minded people.All our single holidays include a welcome drink – a great way to break the ice and get to know your fellow passengers.

Our full list of our ‘SINGLE TRAVELLER’ holidays are:Date Days Destination PageSun 22 Mar – Thu 26 Mar 5 Carmarthen & the Gower Peninsula 27Sat 11 Apr – Sat 18 Apr 8 Jersey – By Air 25Mon 13 Apr – Fri 17 Apr 5 NEW Scottish Royal Retreats 27Mon 27 Apr – Fri 01 May 5 Harrogate & Yorkshire Contrasts 26Mon 11 May – Fri 15 May 5 Springtime in the Lake District 27Thu 28 May – Mon 01 Jun 5 Hidden Corners of Yorkshire 26Fri 10 Jul – Mon 13 Jul 4 NEW Pride of the Peaks 26Sat 08 Aug – Thu 13 Aug 6 Torquay & the English Riviera 25Thu 27 Aug – Mon 31 Aug 5 Hidden Corners of Yorkshire 26Sun 20 Sep – Thu 24 Sep 5 Carmarthen & the Gower Peninsula 27Mon 28 Sep – Fri 02 Oct 5 Harrogate & Yorkshire Contrasts 26Sat 03 Oct – Sat 10 Oct 8 Jersey – By Air 25

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Holidays in theUnited Kingdom,Ireland& the Channel IslandsChannel IslandsPages 12 – 13, 25

Easter ToursPage 14

Luxury Traveller ToursPages 15 – 19

Relaxed Traveller ToursPages 20 – 24

Single/Sole Traveller ToursPages 25 – 27

Warner Leisure HotelsPages 28 – 29

England(Including the Isle of Man)Pages 30 – 61

WalesPages 27, 62 – 64

ScotlandPages 27, 65 – 72

IrelandPages 19, 73 – 74

Our Resort & Hotel Mobility GradingEach tour has hotel information listed. To help you choosethe most suitable holiday for you we have provided aguideline grade in terms of lifts, steps, stairs, hills andgeneral accessibility. The grades range from 1 to 5 andthe higher the score the easier the holiday is for mobility.

Accommodation SymbolsOur hotels are chosen for their quality, character &location. For easy reference we have introduced a set ofsymbols so that you can see at a glance exactly whatfacilities are available…

En-suite facilities Television

Hospitality Tray in Room Hairdryer

Lift No Lift

Seasonal Outdoor Pool Indoor Pool

Self-DriveHoliday OptionsDue to the closer proximity of some holiday hotels we believe that somecustomers may prefer the greater flexibility of arriving by car. Thereforewe are pleased to be able to offer a special package price which excludescoach transfers to the Hotel but provides for all your accommodation,entertainment and excursions as outlined in the itinerary. Check-in willbe from 2.00pm.

Self Drive Options are available on:Destination Date Days PageWiltshire’s Historic Landscapes Fri 03 Apr – Tue 07 Apr 5 37The Three Queens Sun 24 May – Wed 27 May 4 50Magical Merseyside Mon 18 May – Thu 21 May 4 50Warners Alvaston Hall Mon 08 Jun – Fri 12 Jun 5 29Cheshire Grand Designs Fri 19 Jun – Mon 22 Jun 4 49Swindon Thu 09 Jul – Mon 13 Jul 5 37Clevedon Mon 17 Aug – Fri 21 Aug 5 36Cheshire Grand Designs Mon 31 Aug – Fri 04 Sep 5 49Wiltshire’s Historic Landscapes Thu 01 – Mon 05 Oct 5 37Warners Alvaston Hall Mon 12 Oct – Fri 16 Oct 5 29

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GEMS OF JERSEYBy Air

Jersey has the feel ofrural France, with the relaxed charm

of the British seaside. A great favourite!

Your HolidayItinerary

Your FlightsDays 1 & 8 Door-to-Door service

from/to your home to BirminghamAirport, return flights to Jersey and hoteltransfers.At LeisureDays 3, 5 & 7 These are at leisure in resort.Note: The itinerary may vary accordingto weather conditions.Included ExcursionsDay 2 We see some of Jersey’s mostspectacular coastline including St HelierHarbour, Mount Bingham, St Catherine’sBreakwater, Bonne Nuit Bay and the ruggednorth coast cove of Greve De Lecq. In theafternoon, we visit Jersey Pearl and continueour coastal tour of this beautiful island, withlovely views of the Corbiere lighthouse,which towers above the jagged rocks.Day 4 We enjoy a trip to Jersey Zoo.Day 6 Our day begins with a tour throughthe country lanes of Trinity, continuing toBouley Bay and on to the north east coastand delightful Rozel Bay. We visit Gorey tosee the harbour and gardens, taking in somemore lovely scenery as we return to our hotelvia St Helier and St Aubin, visiting thearomatic Lavender Farm en-route.

Your HotelThe Golden Sands Hotel,St Brelade’s Bay, Jersey HHHH

Offering very high standards and occupying a magnificentposition directly on the sea front with gardens and

a few shops near the hotel. Stylish restaurant, cocktail bar withwonderful views & quiet lounge. Mobility Grade: 3 – Resort: On levelsea front location. Hotel: On level sea front location. Lift to all floors.

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Your Holiday Includes� Door to door service� Our own courier service� Return Air Travel fromBirmingham

� Return transfers betweenJersey Airport & hotel

� 7 nights half board� 2 Full day guided sightseeingexcursions

� Half Day tour & entrance toJersey Zoo

� Admission to Lavender Farmincluding a guided tour &afternoon tea

� One piece of hold luggageper person (20Kgs)

� All current taxes

Not Included: All lunches

8 Day ToursSat 2 – Sat 9 May 2015£825Sat 27 Jun – Sat 4 Jul 2015£920Sat 5 – Sat 12 Sep 2015£870

Single Room: £98Double For Sole Use: £154Sea View: £105Holiday Insurance: £47.50 (May)£48 (Jul/Sep)

Tour Departure & Return timesstill to be advised

The Jersey Battle ofFlowers is an annual carnival which

consists of music, funfairs, dancers,majorettes and a parade of flower covered floats

alongside various street entertainers. It was inauguratedin 1902 to celebrate the Coronation of Edward VII.

Your FlightsDays 1 & 8 We include Door-to-Door

transfers to/from your home to BirminghamAirport, return flights to Jersey and hoteltransfers.At LeisureDays 3 & 7 These are at leisure in resort.Note: The itinerary may vary accordingto weather conditions.Included ExcursionsThis is an 8 Day Holiday to Jersey in Augustwhich follows the itinerary as our ‘Gems ofJersey’ tour opposite, except that on Day 5we include an evening ‘Behind The Scenes’excursion to view the parades and on Day 6we substitute the planned full day excursionand include for Grandstand Tickets for theBattle of Flowers Parade.

For Our 8 Day ‘SINGLE TRAVELLERHOLIDAYS’ to the Golden Sands HotelJersey departing on the 11th April andthe 3rd October please refer to Page 25.ALL JERSEY & GUERNSEY TOURSA deposit of £250 is payable at the timeof booking.

All Holidays by Air to theChannel Islands are ATOLprotected. Johnsons Coach

Travel holds an ATOL Licence (ATOL6390) granted by the Civil Aviation Authority.Exact flight times are not known at the time of our brochure going topress. These will be advised with your final documentation approximatelytwo weeks prior to departure.

Your HotelThe Monterey Hotel HHH St HelierWell situated in a convenient residential area,ten minutes from the centre of St Helier and ispositioned on a regular bus route. Restaurant,

bar & lounge. Mobility Grade: 3 – Resort: On the level. Hotel: Level mainentrance. A few isolated steps internally but lift serves all floors.


� Return transfers betweenJersey Airport & hotel

� 7 nights half board� 2 Full day guided sightseeingexcursion

� Half Day tour & entrance toJersey Zoo

� Grandstand Tickets for the‘Battle of Flowers Parade’

� One piece of hold luggageper person (20Kgs)

� All current taxes.


8 Day TourSat 8 – Sat 15 Aug 2015£910

Single Room:Nil (Limited Availability)Holiday Insurance: £48

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Bonne Nuit Bay Battle of Flowers

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fascinating history with a vibrant, modernculture. Wander along the cliff paths and observe

the breathtaking coastline and beautiful beaches thatinspired Renoir – The perfect destination for a well-earned

Spring break!Included Excursions:

Day 2 – A morning Guided tour of St PeterPort. Afternoon at leisure.Day 4 – A tour of the south of the islandincluding entrance to Sausmarez Manor.Days 3, & 5 These are at leisure in resort.Note: The itinerary may vary accordingto weather conditions.

Your Hotel – The Peninsula Hotel, Vale (5 Nights)See hotel details in next column.

6 Day TourSun 19 – Fri 24 Apr 2015£739

Single Room: £80Sea View Room: £70Holiday Insurance: £41

GUERNSEY & HERMBy Air

The island of Guernsey lies in thesheltered bay of St Malo, only a few miles

from the coastline of France oozing withrefreshingly unique character.


Day 1 We transfer to East Midland Airportfor our flight to Guernsey & onward transferto our hotel.Day 2 A morning Guided tour of St PeterPort. Afternoon at leisureDay 3 A Guided tour of the south of theisland to discover Guernsey’s unique andbeautiful coast line scattered with baysfeaturing golden sands, inspiring cliff views,centuries of rich history and shady naturalcountryside.Day 4 We join a catamaran for a visit to thelovely, peaceful island of Herm which isfamous for its Shell Beach.Day 5 An optional excursion to the beautifuland unspoiled island of Sark. Alternatively, youmay wish to relax at your hotel or explore the local surroundings.Day 6 A free day to explore more of Guernsey. Local buses operate from nearby andprovide easy access to the centre of St Peter Port and the rest of the island.Day 7 Our return flight to East Midlands completes your holiday.Note: The itinerary may vary according to weather conditions.

Your HotelsJune Tour – Peninsula Hotel, Vale HHH

The hotel is situated on a small peninsula on the north-west coast of the island and with views over GrandHavre Bay. Sarnia Restaurant, Rendezvous Bar. Pitch &

putt golf course. Mobility Grade: 5 – Locality: Level. Hotel: Level with a lift toall floors.

September Tour –St Pierre Park, St Peter Port HHHH

This stylish hotel is set in rolling acres of beautifulparkland, woodland and lakes. All bedrooms have eitherterrace or balcony. Restaurant, bar, 9 hole golf course &

health spa including spool, steam room, whirlpool, sauna & solarium. MobilityGrade: 4 – Locality: Level. Hotel: Occasional steps and a lift to all floors.

7 Day ToursMon 15 –Sun 21 Jun 2015(Peninsula Hotel)£849Sun 20 –Sat 26 Sep 2015(St Pierre Park)£885

June: Sea View: £42Double for Sole Use: £96Travel Insurance: £48

September:Garden View: £36Double for Sole Use: £150Holiday Insurance: £48

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GUERNSEY IN SPRINGBy Air

Sausmarez Manor © Flickr - Heather Cowper

Our Guernsey Holidays Include:� Door to door service� Our own courier service� Return Air Travel from East Midlands� One piece of hold luggage per person (20Kgs)� All current taxes� Return transfers between Guernsey Airport & hotel� 6 nights half board on 7 Day Guernsey Tours in June or September� 5 nights half board on 6 Day Guernsey Tour in April� 4 nights half board Guernsey/2 nights half board Alderney on 7 DayGuernsey/Alderney Two Centre Tour in September

Included Excursions� Guided tours of St Peter Port & the South of the Island (All Tours)� Entrance to Sausmarez Manor is included on April Tour� Excursion to Herm (Guernsey 7 Day Tours in June & September)� Return transfers between Alderney airport & hotel (September Tour)

Not Included: All lunches. Optional Sark Island excursion on 7 Day GuernseyTours in June/September (Approx £40)

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145 Day Tour

Thursday 2 – Monday 6 April 2015from £499

Hotel – The Royal York & Faulkner Hotel,Sidmouth

Includes� Door to door service � Our own courier service � Club Class Extra

Legroom Coach � 4 nights half board � 2 included excursions to BictonPark Botanical Gardens/Exmouth and Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens

For a full description of this tour please refer to Page 34

5 Day TourFriday 3 – Tuesday 7 April 2015

from £499Hotel – The Best Western Plus Angel Hotel,

ChippenhamIncludes

� Door to door service � Our own courier service � Club Class ExtraLegroom Coach � 4 nights half board � 2 nights entertainment

� 3 included excursions to Bradford-on-Avon/Peto Gardens, Guided tour ofBath and Bowood House & Gardens


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6 Day TourSunday 5 – Friday 10 April 2015

from £619Hotel – The Best Western Palace Hotel, Inverness

Includes� Door to door service � Our own courier service � Club Class

Extra Legroom Coach � 5 nights accommodation � Welcome cocktailreception on the first evening � Complimentary drinks package from

7 – 10pm each evening � Wine with dinner each evening � Entertainmentprogramme (2 nights guaranteed) � 3-course dinners with at least 3 fresh choices

on each course each night � Lunch each day or packed lunch if we are out onexcursions � Afternoon tea & cream scones each day � Buffet breakfasts � Free

tea/coffee any time of the day � 3 included excursions including a Loch NessCruise/Urquhart Castle, Loch Maree/Inverewe Gardens (NT) and the Black Isle


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5 Day TourThursday 2 – Monday 6 April 2015

from £435Hotel – The New Wilmington, Eastbourne

Includes� Door to door service � Our own courier service � Lunches on

Days 1 & 5 � Club Class Extra Legroom Coach � 4 nights half board� 3 nights entertainment � 2 included excursions to Beachy Head/Birling

Gap/Alfriston and Herstmonceux CastleFor a full description of this tour please refer to Page 22

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4 Day TourFriday 3 – Monday 6 April 2015

from £389Hotel – The Millennium Copthorne, Newcastle

Includes� Door to door service � Our own courier service � Tea/coffee & hot

cross buns upon arrival � Club Class Extra Legroom Coach � 3 nights halfboard � Glass of Pimms on first evening before dinner � Easter Egg

� 2 included excursions to Tynemouth and Newcastle’s Sunday QuaysideMarket/Tyne River Cruise


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EASTER 2015 COLLECTIONIntroducing a great choice of breaks for Easter, with a full programme of scenic excursionsplanned to help you make the most of the year’s first traditional holiday.

‘Easter spells out beauty, the rare beauty of new life’~ S.D. Gordon

WILTSHIRE’S HISTORICLANDSCAPES

5 Day TourMonday 6 – Friday 10 April 2015

from £559Hotel – The Victoria Hotel, Sidmouth

Includes� Door to door service � Our own courier service � Club Class

Extra Legroom Coach � 4 nights half board � 2 included excursions toKnightshayes Court/Exe Valley and Guided tour of Exeter Cathedral/Exmouth


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SIDMOUTH & MAGNIFICENTEASTER GARDENS

INVERNESS – THE PALACE HOTEL‘DIAMOND ALL INCLUSIVE’

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location, Carlyon Bay is a trulyspecial hotel. Stunning views are to be had

all year round, especially from the Bay ViewRestaurant. During your stay at Carlyon Bay, you can

enjoy free use of the hotel’s stunning spa or relax in thelounge.

Your Holiday ItinerarySunday A comfortable journey south,pausing for lunch on route. Settle in and enjoya drinks reception before taking your place inthe restaurant to enjoy first class cuisine.Monday We travel to The Lost Gardens ofHeligan, where we enjoy a guided tour ofthese the mysterious gardens which havebeen restored to their former glory in recentyears. See the Victorian Walled Garden, the‘Jungle’ and the pioneering Wildlife Project.We return to our hotel for a sumptuousCornish cream tea!Tuesday We travel to Prideaux Place for afascinating guided tour and an insight into400 years of history. This stunningly beautifulElizabethan manor house overlooks thepicturesque fishing harbour of Padstow.We head into the town of Padstow itself;take a relaxing stroll around this prettyfishing town.Wednesday Today we visit Falmouth.Standing at the head of Carrick Roads,overlooked by the impressive PendennisCastle, Falmouth is a delight to explorewith cobbled alleys,ancient inns, excellentshops and galleries.Thursday It’s time toreturn home. We headnorth and pause forlunch en-route.

Your HotelCarlyon Bay Hotel, St Austell, CornwallHHHH

The hotel is set in 300 acres of grounds overlookingSt Austell Bay and has truly inspiring views.

Bay View Restaurant, bar and lounge, spa bath, sauna & solarium.Mobility Grade: 4 – Locality: Fairly level. Hotel: Minor steps to mainentrance with ramp alternative. Lift to all floors.

SAUNTON SANDS& North Devon’s Atlantic Coast

The Saunton Sands hotelis a classic 4-Star luxury Brend Hotel

overlooking three miles of Atlantic facinggolden sands backed by some of the highest sand

dunes in the country. Popular with surfers it is one ofthe biggest gems in the North Devon crown.

Your Holiday ItinerarySunday We make our way to Bishops

Lydeard to join the West Somerset Railway,taking a heritage train ride to Minehead whereour coach will be waiting to continue ourjourney to BrauntonMonday Our first destination today isRosemoor Gardens (RHS) where there istime to stroll around the enchanted gardenand have lunch. We head to the friendly townof Great Torrington in the afternoon beforereturning to our hotel, where we enjoy ascrumptious cream tea.Tuesday After breakfast we head to thesmall port town of Bideford on the estuary ofRiver Torridge in time for the Pannier Market.Later we continue to delightful quaysidevillage of Appledore. Located where theTaw & Torridge rivers meet we’ll be able todiscover its quaint, narrow streets whichboast a small but great range of shops, pubsand art galleries.Wednesday We spend time in the resort ofLynmouth; perhaps take the world famouswater powered funicular railway to the twinvillage of Lynton, watch theactivity in the harbour or visitthe charming Lyn andExmoor museum.Thursday We round off ourholiday with a visit to theQuince Honey Farm, withits renowned exhibition ofHoney Bees, before returninghome to the midlands.

Your HotelSaunton Sands Hotel, Nr Braunton HHHH

This elegant, 4-Star art deco hotel has a spectacularsetting overlooking one of the finest beaches in Devon– an idyllic three-mile stretch of smooth golden sands.

Restaurant, café, bar, lounges, snooker/billiards, leisure complex withsauna, solarium, gymnasium & beauty salon/manicure. MobilityGrade: 3 – Seafront location with public rooms and bedrooms ondifferent levels, however all floors are served by a lift.

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West Somerset Railway

Your Holiday Includes� Door to door service� Our own courier service� Club Class Extra Legroom Coach� 4 nights half board� Cornish cream tea� Outlined excursions� Entrance & Guided Tour ofHeligan Gardens

� Entrance & Guided Tour ofPrideaux Place

Not included: All lunches

5 Day TourSun 27 Sep – Thu 1 Oct 2015£559

Single Room: £NilSea View: £60Sea View Deluxe: £120Holiday Insurance: £23

Tour Departs By: 9.30amReturns By: 5.00pmTimes are approximate

Your Holiday Includes� Door to door service� Our own courier service� Club Class Extra Legroom Coach� 4 nights half board� Devon cream tea� Outlined excursions� Train ride on the WestSomerset Railway

� Entrances to RosemoorGardens & Quince Honey Farm

Not included: All lunches

5 Day TourSun 14 – Thu 18 Jun 2015£595



NORTH DEVONat the Imperial Hotel, Barnstaple

North Devon is adelightful mixture of dramatic

coastline and magnificent moorlandscenery, sprinkled with unspoilt resorts, bustling

market towns and quaintly named villages. Barnstapleis said to be the oldest borough in the kingdom and was

founded at the lowest crossing point of the River Taw.

Your Holiday ItinerarySunday A leisurely journey to the WestCountry pausing en-route at Quince’s HoneyFarm, South Molton, before continuing on toour hotel.Monday We visit Arlington Court (NT), anintimate and intriguing Regency house full ofinteresting treasures and with extensiveVictorian grounds. This is also home to theNational Trust Carriage Museum and aguided tour.Tuesday It’s market day in bustlingBarnstaple and the morning is free to explorethis ancient borough. In the afternoon wehead to Marwood Hill Gardens. Tucked awayin a valley only four miles from Barnstaple,these magical gardens are set in 20 acres andare a wonderful haven in which to relax andenjoy the impressive collection of plants, trees& shrubs.Wednesday We spend time in the resort ofLynmouth; perhaps take the world famouswater powered funicular railway to the twinvillage of Lynton, watch the activity in theharbour or visit the charming Lyn and ExmoorMuseum.Thursday We return home to the Midlands,with a convenient lunch stop en-route,arriving home during the afternoon.

Your HotelThe Imperial Hotel, Barnstaple HHHH

Located in the centre of Barnstaple,overlooking the River Taw, just a short walkfrom the shops. With the old style charm of a

traditional townhouse hotel, the Imperial has become a firm favourite ofour clients. Restaurant, ‘Colours’ Bar, comfortable lounge & gardenterrace. Mobility Grade: 4 – Locality: Flat. Hotel: Public areaslevel. Lift to all floors.


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Your Holiday Includes� Door to door service� Our own courier service� Club Class Extra Legroom Coach� 4 nights half board� Outlined excursions� Entrance to Quince’s HoneyFarm

� Entrance to Arlington Court &Guided tour of the NationalTrust Carriage Museum

� Entrance to Marwood HillGardens


5 Day ToursSun 7 – Thu 11 Jun 2015£529Sun 16 – Thu 20 Aug 2015£535Sun 11 – Thu 15 Oct 2015£512

Single Room: £NilRiver View: £100River View Deluxe: £140Holiday Insurance: £23


Reductions Available for (NT)National Trust Members

Sidmouth is a charmingand elegant resort and remains our

most popular destination – the timelesscharm and unhurried way of life offers the perfect

recipe for relaxation. There is a long, flat promenadewhich is overlooked by Regency buildings, along with

wonderful views of the softly curving bay.

Your Holiday ItineraryMonday We travel south, making a suitablelunch stop en-route and arriving at our hotelmid-afternoon. Relax, settle in and enjoy adrinks reception before our first deliciousevening meal.Tuesday A free day to explore and enjoy themany attractions that Sidmouth has to offer.Make the most of the Victoria’s luxurioussurroundings and enjoy a sumptuous Devoncream tea!Wednesday Our excursion today is toKnightshayes Court (NT), a fascinatingcountry house with rich interiors which givesan atmospheric insight into grand country life.The impressive gardens feature a water lilypool, topiary and delightful seasonal colour.We follow the picturesque Exe Valley back toExeter and Sidmouth.Thursday We travel to the nearby city ofExeter, where we join a guided tour of theimpressive cathedral. We continue with avisit to the historic quayside and then returnto Sidmouth via the ancient port of Topshamand the resort of Exmouth.Friday We leave ourhotel and begin ourjourney northwards,pausing for a break in thepopular seaside resort ofWeston-Super-Mare.There is time to explore alittle and to have lunchhere before we continueour journey home.

Your HotelThe Victoria Hotel, Sidmouth HHHH

The Victoria stands proudly at the western end ofSidmouth seafront, in 5 acres of manicured groundswhich offer truly glorious views over the bay and is

only a short walk from the timeless charms of the town centre. Restaurant,lounge/bar, sun lounge, games room, snooker room & table tennis,indoor pool, sauna & solarium. Mobility Grade: 4 – Locality: Fairlylevel. Hotel: Occasional steps with lift to all floors.

Your Holiday Includes� Door to door service� Our own courier service� Club Class Extra Legroom Coach� 4 nights half board� Devonshire cream tea� Outlined excursions� Admission to KnightshayesCourt (NT)

� Guided tour of ExeterCathedral


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Sidmouth still retains a‘special’ elegance that

understandably makes it our most popularseaside location. Nestling in an area of

outstanding natural beauty on the Jurassic Coast thetown lies at the centre of a gentle curving bay, enclosed by

red sandstone cliffs and has a level promenade with finegolden sandy beaches.

Your Holiday ItineraryDay 1 Making a suitable lunch stop en-route,we arrive at our hotel mid afternoon. Enjoy adrinks reception before your first deliciousevening meal.Day 2 Our excursion today is to Fursdon, atraditional farming estate set in the heart ofthe Devon countryside. The elegant manorhouse has been home to 23 generations ofthe same family and our guided tour offers aninsight into the life and times of the squires.Lunch is included today.Day 3 A free day to explore Sidmouth. In theafternoon, make the most of the Belmont’sluxurious surroundings and enjoy asumptuous Devon cream tea!Day 4 Today we pay a visit to beautiful FordeAbbey, a former Cistercian monastery knownfor its outstanding beauty and award winninggardens.Day 5 We commence our journeyhomeward. After a suitable stop for lunchen-route we arrive home in the afternoon.

Your HotelThe Belmont Hotel HHHH SidmouthA luxurious former Victorian summer residence,the hotel retains much of its tranquility and charm.It stands at the end of Sidmouth’s striking

esplanade and is just a short stroll from the town centre. Elegant restaurant,bar/lounge, delightful gardens and use of superb leisure facilities at theVictoria Hotel next door. Mobility Grade: 3 – Locality: Fairly level.Hotel: Occasional steps, some bedrooms have steps inside the rooms.Lift to all floors.

Your Holiday Includes� Door to door service� Our own courier service� Club Class Extra Legroom Coach� 4 nights half board� 1 lunch� Devon cream tea� Outlined excursions� Entrance & guided tour ofFursdon House

� Entrance to Forde Abbey &Gardens

Not Included: 4 lunches

5 Day ToursSun 17 – Thu 21 May 2015£615Mon 8 – Fri 12 Jun 2015£615Mon 27 – Fri 31 Jul 2015£615Sun 9 – Thu 13 Aug 2015£609


Tour Departs By: 9.30am (May)10.30am (Jun) 11.00am (Jul)10.00am (Aug)Returns By: 4.30pm (May & Jun)5.30pm (Jul) 5.00pm (Aug)Times are approximate

ISLE OF WIGHTHouses & Gardens of Distinction

The unique andirresistible charm of the Isle of

Wight has prompted us to capture theessence of the islands historic heritage and

stunning gardens.


Sunday Our outward journey includes astop for lunch en-route. Arriving on the islandduring the mid-afternoon.Monday Osborne House (EH) commands adelightful position with sea views. Built as aholiday retreat for Queen Victoria and theirchildren it gives a remarkable picture of royalfamily life throughout the late 19th century.The gardens are set in extensive grounds withsuperb Solent views. Later enjoy a deliciouscream tea at our hotel.Tuesday We travel along the scenic ‘military’coastal road of West Wight pausing at Isle ofWight Pearl before visiting Mottistone ManorGarden (NT), a magical five acre ElizabethanManor garden. We continue to nearbyCalbourne Water Mill and Museum. Set inpeaceful countryside we discover a workingWater Mill dating from the Doomsday Book.Wednesday In the morning we visitCarisbrooke Castle & Gardens (EH) a historicmotte-and-bailey castle located in the villageof Carisbrooke, near Newport, returning inthe afternoon to Godshill with its charmingthatched roof cottages, delightful churchand winding main street lined with cafesand craft shops.Thursday We discover the delights ofVentnor, including a visit to the superbBotanic Garden and Visitors Centre.Then we travel by ferry back to the mainlandand commence our journey homeward.

Your HotelThe Royal Hotel HHHH

Ventnor, Isle of WightSet in the coastal town of Ventnor, thehotel has outstanding views of the Isle

of Wight’s breathtaking coastline. Restaurant, bar, terrace, conservatory,lounges & beautiful gardens. Mobility Grade: 3 – Location:Generally level, steep slope to the beach. Lift serves some floors.Occasional steps in public areas.

Your Holiday Includes� Door to door service� Our own courier service� Return ferry crossing� Club Class Extra Legroom Coach� 4 nights half board� Drinks reception� Cream tea� Outlined excursions� Entrances to Osborne House,Mottistone Manor, CalbourneWater Mill, Carisbrooke Castle& Gardens and VentnorBotanic Garden


5 Day ToursSun 12 – Thu 16 Jul 2015£649Sun 13 – Thu 17 Sep 2015£649

Single Room: £NilGarden View: £80Double for Sole Use: £132Deluxe Room: £120Premier Room: £160Holiday Insurance: £23


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NORWICH& the Norfolk Broads

This relaxing itinerarytakes in highlights of the lovely

county of Norfolk including the historiccity of Norwich, the Bure Valley Railway and a

peaceful and relaxing cruise through the Broads.


Sunday We begin our tour with a relaxedjourney across country. After an appropriatebreak for lunch en-route we arrive at our hotelNorwich in the afternoon.Monday We travel to nearby Norwich,where we enjoy a guided tour on board ourcoach. There is time to have lunch here beforewe return to the hotel, where you can relaxand make the most of the facilities.Tuesday We enjoy a ride on the Bure ValleyRailway from Aylsham to Wroxham, the‘capital’ of the Norfolk Broads. We then join aboat for a relaxing cruise around theBroads, returning to Wroxham where ourcoach will be waiting. We call at WroxhamBarns, which has a wide range of craftworkshops and shopping facilities, beforereturning to our hotel.Wednesday Sit back and relax as we follow apicturesque coastal routealong the North NorfolkCoast, taking in some ofthe pretty coastal townssuch as Cromer, aseafront townscape thathas one of Norfolk’s mostprominent church towersand Sheringham withstriking architecture anda home to the arts.Thursday We return home to the Midlands, making a suitable stop for lunchen-route, arriving home during the afternoon.

Your HotelMarriott Sprowston Manor, Wroxham HHHH

This stately manor house exudes a historic charmcombined with modern touches. The picturesquegrounds are sheltered by ancient oak trees. Restaurant,

bar & café bar. Leisure centre with indoor pool, spa bath, sauna & steamroom. Mobility Grade: 4 – Locality: Generally level. Hotel: Few stepsto public areas and leisure facilities but ramps available. Lift to 2ndand 3rd floors, 8 steps leading to 1st floor.


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5 Day TourSun 5 – Thu 9 Jul 2015£535

Single Room: £100Holiday Insurance: £23


Nestling in 23 acres ofbeautiful gardens, surrounded by

the Forest of Bowland – an area of rugged,unspoilt countryside in rural Lancashire the

original family farm has been lovingly converted intoan award winning hotel by the owner Janet Simpson and

her late mother Margaret.

Your Holiday ItineraryMonday Our tour commences with a drivenorth to the fabulous Towneley HallMuseum. This former stately home houses avariety of displays encompassing NaturalHistory, Egyptology, Local History, Textiles,Decorative Art and Regional Furniture and artgallery. Later we continue to our hotel wherewe enjoy a 4-night stay.Tuesday A morning in Clitheroe beforemeeting our local guide for an entertainingGuided Pendle Witches Experience Tour.Discover the brooding hulk of Pendle Hill andthe glorious scenery of the Trough of Bowlandas we learn the sad tale of Alice Nutter,Elizabeth Southern and Anne Whittle, whowere accused, tried and found guilty ofwitchcraft in 1612.Wednesday A morning in Morecambebefore an afternoon tour of Leighton Hall togain a fascinating insight in to history of thefamous Lancashire furniture making dynasty;the Gillow family. In addition to themagnificent Hall you can wander through thespectacular grounds and gardens and alsowitness breathtaking displays from trainedbirds of prey. Refreshments included.Thursday Travelling via the picturesque Ribble Valley we pause at the bustlingmarket town of Clitheroe with its mighty Castle, before continuing to Skipton,a wonderful historic town situated in the heart of the beautiful Pennines.Enjoy a leisurely Pennine boat cruise on the Leeds-Liverpool Canal and learn itshistory, wildlife and the many cotton mills that grew up in the area.Friday Our homeward journey includes a visit to the fashionable seaside resort ofSouthport, before returning home in the evening.

Your HotelGibbon Bridge Hotel, Chipping,Forest of Bowland HHHH

One of Lancashire’s finest hotels with luxurybedrooms and a stylish restaurant with fine viewsof the award-winning gardens and Longridge Fell.

Spacious bedrooms offering superb accommodation, each being individuallydesigned. Restaurant, conservatory, bar & lounge. Mobility Grade: 3 – Locality& Hotel: Generally level. A few isolated steps throughout but lift to all floors.Please note that many rooms are split-level suites which involves a flight of stairsfrom your bedroom to your private en-suite or internal lounge area.

Your Holiday Includes� Door to door service� Our own courier service� Club Class Extra Legroom Coach� 4 nights half board – Pleasenote that on one night dinnermay be ‘al-fresco’… but don’tworry about the weather!

� Outlined excursions� Entrances to Towneley HallMuseum & Leighton Hall

� Guided Pendle Witches tour� Pennine Boat Cruise


5 Day TourMon 8 – Fri 12 Jun 2015£589

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contrasting countryside, with quaintYorkshire towns and villages, rugged moorland

and stunning coastlines. We also feature two railways,as well a boat trip on the Tees to Yarm.

Your Holiday ItinerarySunday We travel north making a suitable

stop for lunch en-route.Monday We commence with a drive throughBilsdale – ‘Little Switzerland’, passing RievaulxAbbey to delightful Helmsley. In theafternoon we continue past Byland Abbeyto Kilburn, under the famous White Horsevisiting the wood carving Mousey ThompsonVisitor Centre.Tuesday We journey across the moors to theDanby Moors Centre. Set in an idyllic spot onthe banks of the River Esk where we aretreated to tea/coffee & scones. We continueover Blakey Ridge to Hutton-le-Hole wherewe visit the Ryedale Folk Museum. Next weenjoy a ride on the North Yorkshire MoorsRailway from Pickering to Grosmont. Aftersome free time here, we change trains foranother scenic train ride along the Esk ValleyLine to Great Ayton, before returning bycoach to our hotel.Wednesday We head to Saltburn-by-the-Sea. We take the Cliff Lift to the shore andenjoy a gentle stroll along the historic pier.We continue along the coastal route tomaritime Whitby, where we have free time towander the little alleyways and narrow streets.Thursday We visit Preston Park & HallMuseum to discover a delightful collection ofmemorabilia from times gone by. We join the ‘Teesside Princess’ for a gentle cruisealong the River Tees to the cobbled town of Yarm, famous for its riverside locationand awe inspiring railway viaduct.Friday After breakfast we commence our journey homeward. After a suitable stopfor lunch en-route we arrive home in the late afternoon.

Your HotelGisborough Hall Hotel, Nr Guisborough HHHH

This stunning 4-Star hotel dates back to the 19thCentury and was formerly a baronial home. Today, thiselegant hotel provides a pleasing combination of

original features and modern facilities. Restaurant, bar, lounge, garden terrace,sauna & massage facilities. Mobility Grade: 3 – Locality: Fairly flat.Hotel: There are a few steps with the hotel but the lift serves all floors.

Your Holiday Includes� Door to door service� Our own courier service� Club Class Extra Legroom Coach� 5 nights half board� Outline excursions� Mousey Thompson VisitorCentre

� Danby Moors Centre withtea/coffee & scones

� Ryedale Folk Museum� Train rides on the North YorksMoors Railway & Esk Valleytrain line

� Saltburn Cliff Lift� Entrance to Preston HallMuseum

� Teesside Princess River Cruise


6 Day TourSun 9 – Fri 14 Aug 2015£649

Single Room: £100Holiday Insurance: £24.50


KILLARNEY& The Ring of Kerry

The superb scenery of therugged south western corner of

Ireland is unsurpassed. This is a tranquilarea of natural beauty, where time seems to

stand still. You’re bound to fall in love with its soaringmountains, green valleys and lush meadows; its deep,

blue lakes and long, sandy beaches. A classic Irish Tour!

Your Holiday ItinerarySaturday We travel to Pembroke for ourcrossing to Rosslare, then on to our overnightstay at the Dooley’s Hotel in Waterford (3-Star).Sunday We enjoy a morning visit to‘Waterford Crystal’, before continuing west,pausing at the Blarney Woollen Mills Centrethen on through the Derrynasaggart Mountainsto Killarney, our base for five nights.Monday Discover the secrets of the Ring ofKerry, as our guided tour takes us via Killorglin;famed for its annual Puck Fair, to Glenbeigh,with its Bog Village. We continue around theIveragh Peninsula, ascending PeakeenMountain, around Moll’s Gap and Ladies Viewbefore finally descending back into Killarney,along the glittering shores of Lough Leane.Tuesday A day at leisure. Why not enjoy ascenic lake cruise or a jaunting cart ride?Or you may wish to visit Muckross House.The day is all yours!Wednesday Today we visit Bantry Bay.We’ll see the pretty town of Kenmare, thencontinue over the Caha Mountains, throughTurner’s Rock Tunnels to Glengarriff withfabulous views of Bantry Bay. Here we willtake a boat ride to nearby Garnish Island,a tropical garden paradise.Thursday Join us for a guided tour of thestunning Dingle Peninsula. Travelling through ‘Ryan’s Daughter Country’ we’ll a see thewild and beautiful natural scenery as we make our way to the fishing village of Dingle.Friday Departing Kerry we visit Bunratty Castle & Folk Park, before we continue toour final overnight at the Wilton Hotel Bray (3-Star)Saturday Breakfast today is included on board our return Irish Ferries sailing back toHolyhead then we continue homeward.Even though passports are not needed to travel to Ireland, ferrycompanies request passengers to carry some form of PHOTO ID, whichmay be required for inspection.

Your HotelKillarney Plaza Hotel, Killarney HHHH

This stylish hotel is in the centre of Killarney, adjacent tothe National Park, and offers excellent facilities

and attentive personal service. Restaurant, piano bar, leisure facilitiesinclude an indoor pool, sauna & spa bath. Mobility Grade: 4 –Locality: Flat. Hotel: Lift to all floors.

Your Holiday Includes� Door to door service� Our own courier service� Outward crossingPembroke/Rosslare returningDublin/Holyhead

� Club Class Extra Legroom Coach� 7 nights half board� Entertainment on at leasttwo evenings

� Outlined excursions includingGuided tours of The ‘Ring ofKerry’ and Dingle Peninsula

� Boat trip & entrance toGarnish Island

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TORQUAY& the English Riviera

Torquay is called the‘English Riviera’ because of its mild

climate and exotic plants. Enjoy its parks,bustling harbour, illuminated promenade and

popular theatres. This tour allows you to discover theglorious South Devon region but at a relaxed leisurely pace

and includes a vintage steam train ride and a delicious Devoncream tea!

Your Holiday ItineraryTuesday We travel to the West Country,making an included lunch stop en-route andarrive at our hotel during the early afternoon.Wednesday After breakfast we enjoy aguided tour on board our coach, taking inthe various locations with connections toAgatha Christie who spent much of her life inthe area. In the afternoon we are free to enjoyTorquay and its many attractions. Enjoy adelicious Devon cream tea upon our return.Thursday Relax as we take a leisurely drive toPaignton, with its extensive sandy beachesand popular pier. Later, we continue to the oldfishing port of Brixham. Enjoy a stroll aroundthe harbourside and admire the replica of theGolden Hind.Friday We visit beautiful Buckfast Abbey,home to a community of Benedictine monks.There is time to explore and enjoy thisinspirational place before we continue tonearby Buckfastleigh. We board a steamhauled train for a return journey on the SouthDevon Steam Railway which hugs thebeautiful River Dart on its journey to Totnes.Saturday Departing our hotel after breakfast we return homeward making anincluded lunch stop en-route arriving home in the afternoon.

Your HotelThe Livermead Cliff Hotel, Torquay HHH

Located in an enviable position, the hotel operates witha smooth efficiency and is located directly on the water’sedge just a short bus ride from the town centre.

Restaurant, lounge area overlooking the sea, sun terrace & bar. MobilityGrade: 3 – Resort: Level sea front and promenade. Hotel: Somerooms are accessed by lift and several steps. Ramp alternative to frontentrance. A few steps in public areas.

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5 Day TourTue 5 – Sat 9 May 2015£525



Sidmouth approachesperfection as it has everything you

could possibly want – beaches, stunningcoastal walks, gardens, a theatre and cinema,

stylish eating places, and some of the best shops inEast Devon.

Your Holiday ItineraryTuesday Stopping for our included lunch

en-route, we arrive in Sidmouth mid-afternoon.Wednesday Today is free to settle in, relaxand enjoy this charming and elegant resort.Thursday Enjoy a guided tour of FordeAbbey & Gardens. Now privately owned,Forde Abbey was founded by the Cisterciansin 1140 and became one of the richest andmost learned monasteries in the country.The church was demolished in thedissolution, but in c1649 Sir EdmundPrideaux transformed the Abbey into amagnificent commonwealth house. Lightrefreshments are included in our visit.Friday Today we include a morning excursionto lovely Bicton Park Botanical Gardens –60 acres of gardens, elegant water featuresand a magnificent 19th century Palm House.Free time in Sidmouth during the afternoon.Saturday We commence our homewardjourney. En-route we stop for an includedlunch arriving home during the late afternoon.

Your Hotels The Kingswood & Devoran Hotel, SidmouthHHH (March Tour)The Royal York & Faulkner Hotel, SidmouthHH (October Tour)Two of our clients’ favourites hotels. Both enjoy superbseafront locations on the Esplanade with excellent seaviews. The Kingswood has two sea view lounges andattractive dining room and the Royal York & Faulkner has arestaurant, two bars, three comfortable lounges &

hydrotherapy pool (extra charge). Mobility Grade: 5 (Both Hotels) –Resort: generally level. Hotel: On the level with a few steps to some publicrooms and a lift to all floors. Steps to some rooms in the Kingswood Hotel.

Your Holiday Includes� Door to door service� Our own courier service� 4 nights half board� Club Class Extra Legroom Coach� Lunches on days 1 & 5� Outlined excursions� Guided tour of Forde Abbey &Gardens including lightrefreshments

� Entrance to Bicton ParkBotanical Gardens


5 Day ToursKingswood & DevoranTue 17 – Sat 21 Mar 2015£475Royal York & FaulknerTue 20 – Sat 24 Oct 2015£519

Single Room: £NilSea View: £20Holiday Insurance:£22 (March) £23 (Oct)

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most popular destination – the timelesscharm and unhurried way of life offers a perfect

recipe for relaxation. This family owned hotel has beendelighting our customers for nearly thirty years

Your Holiday ItineraryDay 1 A leisurely journey to Sidmouth,

stopping for an included lunch en-route.Day 2 Free to relax and settle in. Perhaps takea gentle stroll, explore our lovely resort a littleand enjoy the lovely views.Day 3 A morning excursion to the DonkeySanctuary at Slade House Farm, returning toSidmouth in the afternoon.Day 4 We drive to Paignton where we enjoya steam train ride to Kingswear. Free time inPaignton before returning to Sidmouth in theafternoon.Day 5 A day at leisure in Sidmouth.Day 6 Another scenic drive today as we viewthe beautiful landscapes of the DartmoorNational Park, calling at the pretty village ofWidecombe in the Moor.Day 7 A day for rest and relaxation; perhapsbrowse some of the interesting shops.Day 8 We return home to the Midlands,making a stop en-route for our included lunch.

Your HotelThe Kingswood & Devoran Hotel,Sidmouth HHH

One of our clients’ favourites and for over 50 yearsunder the direct and careful management of its owners,

the Seward family. The hotel enjoys a superb seafront location on theEsplanade with excellent sea views. Restaurant & two sea viewlounges. Mobility Grade: 5 – Resort: On the level. Hotel: On thelevel. Few steps. Lift to most floors. Steps to some bedrooms.

Your Holiday Includes� Door to door service� Our own courier service� 7 nights half board� Club Class Extra Legroom Coach� 2 lunches� Outlined excursions� Entrance to the DonkeySanctuary

� Steam train ride on thePaignton to Kingswear Railway


8 Day ToursWed 29 Apr – Wed 6 May 2015£769Fri 24 Jul – Fri 31 Jul 2015£815Sat 26 Sep – Sat 3 Oct 2015£765

Single Room: £NilSea View: £42Holiday Insurance: £26.50

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BOURNEMOUTHPoole & the New Forest

Bournemouth offersexcellent facilities including a fine

pier, an attractive promenade and over3,000 acres of award-winning parks and gardens.

Our base for this relaxing tour is the ever-popularMiramar and we take in some lovely scenery during our

programme.

Your Holiday ItinerarySunday We travel south, making anincluded lunch stop en-route and arriveat our hotel during the early afternoon.Monday This morning is free. In theafternoon, we take a drive to maritimePoole, a delightful town with a historicquayside. We join a relaxing Poole HarbourCruise; so sit back and enjoy the lovely viewsof the islands, beautiful beaches and bays,before returning to Bournemouth.Tuesday At leisure to enjoy the lovely resortof Bournemouth. Enjoy the ambience andlocation of our hotel, or perhaps take a gentlestroll and explore a little.Wednesday Make yourself comfortable aswe take a gentle drive to Christchurch.The 11th century Priory is Britain’s longestparish church at just over 300ft. It also has thecountry’s two oldest bells dating from 1370.We continue along the back roads and byways of the New Forest, via Burley toLyndhurst. Ponies, donkeys, deer, cattle and occasionally pigs still roam freely in theunspoilt woodland, heath and marshland.Thursday We explore the seaside resort of Weymouth before continuing on toPortland Bill with its three lighthouses and a bird watching stationFriday We depart our hotel mid-morning, making a convenient stop en-route forour included lunch.

Your HotelThe Hotel Miramar, Bournemouth HHH

Another great favourite, superbly situated overlookingBournemouth Bay and offering very high standards offood, décor and service. Restaurant & bar/lounge,

terrace lounge, patio & executive lounge. Mobility Grade: 3 – Resort:Level cliff top walks, gradients to shopping centre and pier. Hotel: Levellocation. Lift to all floors.

Your Holiday Includes� Door to door service� Our own courier service� 5 nights half board� Club Class Extra Legroom Coach� 2 lunches� Outlined excursions� Poole Harbour Cruise


6 Day TourSun 20 – Fri 25 Sep 2015£625

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SHANKLIN& The Isle of Wight

The popularity of thiswonderful, unspoilt isle owes much

to its southerly position and mild and sunnyclimate. Our relaxing itinerary includes many of

the highlights of this lovely island.

Your 7 DayHoliday Itinerary

Day 1 The outward journey includes astop for an included lunch, arriving on theIsle of Wight in the afternoon.Day 2 We begin with a visit to VentnorBotanical Gardens with its exotic plantcollection. Later, we continue along the scenic‘military’ coastal road of West Wight pausingat Isle of Wight Pearl before visiting the townof Yarmouth.Day 3 Osborne House (EH) commands adelightful position with sea views, whichreminded Prince Albert, its creator, of Naples.Built as a holiday retreat for Queen Victoriaand their children it gives a remarkable pictureof royal family life throughout the late 19thcentury.Day 4 Today we include a train ride on theIsle of Wight Steam Railway. Hauled by avintage steam locomotive we enjoy a specialjourney back in time. The evocative smells of asteam railway along with the sound of thepuffing and hissing of the steam engine,entice us to settle back in beautifully restoredVictorian and Edwardian carriages whileenjoying a unique view of some of the Island’sunspoilt countryside. In the afternoon weallow free time in the Island’s main town,Newport.Day 5 Today is free to enjoy yoursurroundings and explore the lovely resort.Day 6 A half day excursion to pretty Godshillwith its thatched cottages and many giftshops and tea rooms.Day 7 Homeward bound today, we catch our ferry back to the mainland andonwards to the Midlands with an included lunch en-route.Please note our 6 Day Itinerary is the same as above but deletes Day 4.

Your HotelThe Keats Green Hotel, Shanklin HHH

Superb location and décor with friendly, caring service andexcellent food. Situated in a quiet position directly

overlooking the sea and close to cliff lift with splendid level walks.Restaurant, bar, lounge & colourful gardens. Mobility Grade: 4 –Locality: Fairly level. Hotel: Level.

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7 Day TourSun 17 – Sat 23 May 2015£6456 Day TourFri 16 – Wed 21 Oct 2015£539

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The elegant seaside townof Eastbourne is sheltered by the

rolling expanse of the South Downs andthe towering cliffs of Beachy Head. We take in

some highlights of Sussex and Kent including theHerstmonceux Estate and the spectacular scenery of the

South Downs.

Your Holiday ItineraryThursday We travel to the Sussex Coast,making a stop for our included lunchen-route, arriving in our resort during theafternoon.Friday We cross the South Downs to enjoythe views at Beachy Head, reaching BirlingGap. Return via the scenic Seven Sisters toAlfriston, one of the oldest and prettiestvillages in Sussex.Saturday A day at leisure in Eastbourne,where you might be fortunate enough tocatch a concert at the Grand ParadeBandstand or visit the Wish Tower, from whereyou can visit the Lifeboat Museum, HeritageCentre and Winter Gardens.Sunday Today, We visit the magnificentHerstmonceux estate, renowned for itsmagnificent moated castle, set in 550 acresof glorious parkland and superb Elizabethangardens. Later we continue to Battle, wherethe momentous victory of William theConqueror over King Harold ismarked by the remains of thegreat commemorative abbey.Our return takes us alongsidePevensey Bay, site of theNorman invasion of 1066.Monday We returnhomeward, making a stop forour included lunch en-route,arriving during the afternoon.

Your HotelNew Wilmington Hotel, Eastbourne HHH

This friendly family run hotel is located very close tothe sea, bandstand, Wish Tower, Winter Gardens andDevonshire Park. The pier and shopping centre

are only a few minutes away. Restaurant, lounge, bar & spaciousdining room. Mobility Grade: 4 – The resort and hotel are on thelevel. Hotel has isolated steps and a lift serving most floors.

Your Holiday Includes� Door to door service� Our own courier service� Lunches on Days 1 & 5� Club Class Extra Legroom Coach� 4 nights half board� Entertainment on threeevenings

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Eastbourne enjoys aremarkably mild and sunny climate,

thereby earning its nickname the ‘Suntrapof the South’. It is sheltered by the South Downs

and the towering cliffs of Beachy Head. The resorthas an attractive flat promenade and a wide variety of

entertainment including the Winter Gardens, the 1930’siconic Bandstand and the old fortified Wish Tower which dates

from Napoleonic times.

Your Holiday ItineraryDay 1 We travel to the south coast, stoppingfor an included lunch en-route and arrivingwith plenty of time to settle in and relax.Day 2 We travel a short distance along thecoast to Beachy Head; where there is time toenjoy the spectacular views before wecontinue to Michelham Priory. The priorywas founded by Augustinian canons and hasan 800 year history. Investigate the interestinghouse and varied gardens, along withEngland’s longest water filled moat.Day 3 Today is free to enjoy the lovelyresort of Eastbourne.Day 4 We visit the magnificentHerstmonceux estate, renowned for itsmagnificent moated castle, set in 550 acresof glorious parkland and superb Elizabethangardens. Later we continue through 1066Country to Battle, where the momentousvictory of William the Conqueror over KingHarold is marked by the remains of the greatcommemorative abbey. Our return takes usalongside Pevensey Bay, site of the Normaninvasion of 1066.Day 5 It’s time to return home today and onthe way, we make a stop in historic Windsor for our included lunch.


This friendly family run hotel is located very close tothe sea, bandstand, Wish Tower, Winter Gardens andDevonshire Park. The pier and shopping centre

are only a few minutes away. Restaurant, lounge, bar & spaciousdining room. Mobility Grade: 4 – The resort and hotel are on thelevel. Hotel has isolated steps and a lift serving most floors.

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LAKE DISTRICT& the Burnside Hotel, Bowness

Follow in the footsteps ofWilliam Wordsworth as we explore

the beautiful Lake District. Wordsworthwas inspired by the beauty and grandeur of

this National Park and you can witness the samespectacular sights on our tour of Cumbria which includes

a cruise on Lake Windermere and visits to Dove Cottage andRydal Mount.

Your Holiday ItineraryMonday Relax on board our comfortablecoach as we travel north towards the LakeDistrict, making a stop for an included lunch.Tuesday First stop today is Dove Cottageand the Wordsworth Museum in Grasmere.Dove Cottage was home to the romantic poetWilliam Wordsworth and where he wrotemany of his famous poems. Time at leisure inGrasmere, before continuing on to RydalMount and Gardens in the afternoon.The Wordsworth family moved into RydalMount in 1813 and rented the housecontinually for a further 46 years. The gardencontains a wide variety of rare shrubs andtrees and has wonderful views towards bothLake Windermere and Rydal Water.Wednesday We take to the water today andenjoy a relaxing cruise on Lake Windermerefrom Bowness to Lakeside. We continue bycoach to the Aquarium on the Lake, wherewe can discover in over 30 displays thefascinating and often secret world of wildlifeand freshwater creatures dwelling in andalongside these magnificent waters. Free timein Bowness during the afternoon.Thursday Today we visit Holker Hall, asuperb Victorian house built on a grand scale, situated on the Cartmel Peninsulaextending out into Morecambe Bay. The gardens cover twenty four acres ofwoodland and formal garden areas which are an intriguing mix of Italianate designwith English tradition. Discover woodland walks, a sunken garden, rose gardens anda deer park.Friday We return home after breakfast with an included lunch en-route.

Your HotelThe Burnside Hotel, Bowness-on-Windermere HHH

A peaceful and secluded hotel that invites youto relax, located in gardens with views over Lake Windermere and close to thesteamer pier and village centre. Restaurant, bar, lounge. Indoor pool, spa, steamroom & sauna. Mobility Grade: 4 – Grounds: The grounds have slopes Hotel:Ramp access to front entrance and all public rooms. Lift serves all floors.

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HARROGATEThe Dales & Historic York

Harrogate evolved as oneof the country’s premier spa towns

following the discovery of medicinal waters,and the grandeur of yesteryear still remains amid

the beautifully preserved buildings, and famous parksand gardens. With its close proximity to the magnificent

city of York and the beautiful rolling Yorkshire countryside;this tour has all the ingredients for a truly memorable holiday.

Your Holiday ItineraryMonday A scenic drive north through therolling hills and moorlands of the PeakDistrict. We stop for our included lunchen-route before continuing to our hotel inHarrogate for four nights.Tuesday This morning we make our way toCastle Howard (admission included), theelegant setting of Brideshead Revisited, setamid 1,000 acres of landscaped gardens andparkland where you have plenty of time toexplore the vast grounds and grand Baroquemansion. We return over the Hambleton Hillsand Sutton Bank as the vista of Swaledaleunfolds ahead of us.Wednesday At leisure in Harrogate – Withits handsome historic buildings and verdantgardens, Harrogate is one of Yorkshire’s mostelegant destinations. Why not indulge in anantiques hunt in the morning, lunch at thefamous Betty’s tearoom and then in theafternoon visit the luxurious Turkish baths orenjoy a stroll through the floral Valley Gardens… The day is yours to enjoy!Thursday A full day excursion to the historic city of York. Upon arrival we include60 minute open-top bus tour, so relax whilst your guide shows you all the amazingsights around York’s historic centre. In the afternoon free time for sightseeing andshopping, but there is so much to see you will have to be selective. The majesticMinster, the old Roman walls, the Shambles, the Jorvik Centre and the NationalRailway Museum are all worth considering.Friday Departing our hotel we drive to Haworth, located at the heart of BronteCountry. We continue our homeward journey with our included lunch en-route,arriving home during the early evening.

Your HotelThe Majestic Hotel, Harrogate HHHH

The Majestic is located in the centre ofHarrogate. Set in 8 acres of beautiful grounds.Restaurant, lounge/bar. Leisure facilities include a

health club & indoor swimming pool. Mobility Grade: 4 – Locality & hotel:Generally level with very few steps. There is a slight incline when walking into thetown centre. This hotel has a lift to all floors.

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Northumberland has somuch to offer. Castles, gardens,

museums and the great outdoors all clamourfor your time. No wonder so many people return

time after time – one visit is just never enough!


Sunday We travel north, pausing for ourincluded lunch en-route, arriving in Hexhamin the late afternoon for our four night stay.Monday A morning excursion to themagnificent gardens at Belsay Hall (EH), amagical 17th-century mansion where weenjoy a guided tour. The Grade I listedheritage garden has been lovingly restoredwith an impressive array of shrubs and flowerswhich change with the seasons. We return toHexham for free time during the afternoon.Tuesday We visit Alnwick Castle & Gardens– This majestic and imposing medieval castleoffers impressive architecture, fine arttreasures and a beautiful setting. It has beena popular film location, for everything fromHarry Potter to Elizabeth to Becket toBlackadder. The garden has a Grand Cascadeof amazing water displays, a rose gardenwith pergola-covered paths and a fine showof shrubs.Wednesday Today we visit Cragside Houseand Gardens (NT). The estate was created byLord Armstrong, a Victorian inventor andlandscape genius. It was the first house in theworld to be lit by hydro-electricity, and is stillfull of working ingenious gadgets. Cragside ishome to one of the largest rock gardens inEurope that lead down to the Iron Bridgewhich in turn leads to the formal gardens.Thursday A leisurely morning in Hexham for some last minute shopping andsightseeing before returning south. Lunch is included en-route, before we arrivehome during the evening.

Your HotelBest Western Beaumont Hotel, Hexham HHH

Conveniently located in the centre of Hexham, overlookingthe park and close to the Abbey, this comfortable hotel isunder the personal supervision of the owners. Park restaurant,

cocktail bar & small lounge. Mobility Grade: 3 – Locality: Reasonably flat.Hotel: Two steps to front entrance, isolated steps in public areas. Lift to all floors.

Your Holiday Includes� Door to door service� Our own courier service� Club Class Extra Legroom Coach� 4 nights half board� 2 lunches� Outlined excursions� Entrance & Guided tour ofBelsay Hall Castle & Gardens(EH)

� Alnwick Castle & Gardens� Entrance to Cragside Estate(NT)

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Whether you prefer totravel independently, or just happen

to be travelling alone, we are pleased toinclude two special ’Singles’ departure dates at

the Golden Sands Hotel. Our holidays offer a great wayto meet like-minded people. Remember – Our no single

supplements also means that you won’t have to pay any extrafor travelling alone.

Your FlightsDays 1 & 8 We include Door-to-Door transfersto/from your home to Birmingham Airport,Return flights to Jersey and Hotel transfers.

Your Included ExcursionsDay 2 We see some of Jersey’s mostspectacular coastline including St HelierHarbour, Mount Bingham, St Catherine’sBreakwater, Bonne Nuit Bay and the ruggednorth coast cove of Greve De Lecq. In theafternoon, we visit Jersey Pearl and continueour coastal tour of this beautiful island, withlovely views of the Corbiere lighthouse,which towers above the jagged rocks.Day 4 We enjoy a trip to Jersey Zoo.Day 6 Our day begins with a tour throughthe country lanes of Trinity, continuing toBouley Bay and on to the north east coastand delightful Rozel Bay. We visit Gorey tosee the harbour and gardens, taking in somemore lovely scenery as we return to our hotelvia St Helier and St Aubin, visiting thearomatic Lavender Farm en-routeAt Leisure Days 3, 5 & 7 are at leisure inresort.Note: The itinerary may vary accordingto weather conditions.

All Holidays by Air to theChannel Islands are ATOLprotected. Johnsons Coach

Travel holds an ATOL Licence (ATOL6390) granted by the Civil Aviation Authority.Exact flight times are not known at the time of our brochure going to press. These willbe advised with your final documentation approximately two weeks prior to departure.

Your HotelThe Golden Sands Hotel,St Brelade’s Bay HHHH

Offering very high standards and occupying amagnificent position directly on the sea front with gardens and a fewshops near the hotel. Stylish restaurant, cocktail bar with wonderfulviews & quiet lounge. Mobility Grade: 3 – Resort: On level seafront location. Hotel: On level sea front location. Lift to all floors.


� Return transfers between Jerseyairport & hotel

� Club Class Extra Legroom Coach� 7 nights half board� 2 Full day guided sightseeingexcursions

� Half Day tour& entrance toJersey Zoo

� Admission to Lavender Farmincluding a guided tour &afternoon tea

� One piece of hold luggage perperson (20Kgs)

� All current taxes


8 Day ToursSat 11 – Sat 18 Apr 2015£795Sat 3 – Sat 10 Oct 2015£789

Sea View Balcony Room: £105Holiday Insurance:£47.50 (Apr) £48 (Oct)

Deposits: A deposit of £250 ispayable at the time of booking.

TORQUAY& The English Riviera

Torquay is the perfectplace to come for a relaxing singles

holiday by the seaside. Set at the very heartof the English Riviera, it is famous for its sandy

beaches and genteel Victorian appearance. Torbay hasa distinct Mediterranean feel with plenty of attractions and

things to do.

Your Holiday ItinerarySaturday We travel to the West Country,making a suitable stop for lunch en-route andarrive at our hotel during the early afternoon.Sunday After breakfast we enjoy a guidedtour on board our coach, taking in thevarious locations with connections to AgathaChristie who spent much of her life in thearea. In the afternoon we are free to enjoyTorquay and its many attractions. Enjoy adelicious Devon cream tea upon our return.Monday We visit beautiful Buckfast Abbey,home to a community of Benedictine monks.There is time to explore and enjoy thisinspirational place before we continue tonearby Buckfastleigh. We board a steamhauled train for a return journey on theSouth Devon Steam Railway which hugs thebeautiful River Dart on its journey to Totnes.Tuesday Purple, heather clad moorland,wide open landscapes, rushing rivers andobscure stone tors shape the landscape ofDartmoor. Picture postcard Dartmoor villageswith thatched cottages and rambling lanesappearing around every corner, this is a landof folklore, myths and legends. We visit Princetown, the highest village on Dartmoor,set in an expanse of high open moorland and Widecombe-in-the-Moor, set in thebeautiful Widecombe Valley.Wednesday Our excursion today takes us along the famous Devon coastline toBrixham, the primary fishing port within Torbay. Then it is on to Dartmouth,another beautiful and well-preserved old port. As an area of outstanding naturalbeauty in South Devon, Dartmouth is truly beautiful and the River Dart providesmany photographic delights, as does the town itself. We return to Torquay via theresort of Paignton.Thursday Departing our hotel after breakfast we return homeward making asuitable stop for lunch en-route, arriving home in the afternoon.


Located in an enviable position, the hotel operates with asmooth efficiency and is located directly on the water’s

edge just a short bus ride from the town centre. Restaurant,lounge area overlooking the sea, sun terrace & bar. Mobility Grade: 3 –Resort: Level sea front and promenade. Hotel: Some rooms areaccessed by lift and several steps. Ramp alternative to front entrance.A few steps in public areas.

Your Holiday Includes� Door to door service� Our own courier service� Club Class Extra Legroom Coach� 5 nights half board� Devon Cream tea� Outlined excursions� ‘Agatha Christie’ guided tour ofTorquay

� Buckfast Abbey & a return trainride on the South DevonRailway


6 Day TourSat 8 – Thu 13 Aug 2015£625

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ItineraryFriday We make our way to Hardwick

Hall (NT), which has emerged virtuallyunscathed since the powerful Bess of Hardwick

ordered itsconstruction in the

1590’s. With its enormouswindows and lofty ceilings,it houses a fabulous collectionof tapestries andembroideries. We end ourday at Denby which has beenmaking pottery for the last200 years. Attractions includeDenby Visitor Centre and avariety of award winningspecialist shops.Saturday We enjoy a visit toChatsworth House today,the grandest expression ofwealth in the country, datingback to the Elizabethan age.The house is recognisable toall thanks to its appearancesin period dramas such as‘Sense and Sensibility’.Later, we spend some freetime in Bakewell.Sunday Today’s excursiontakes us to the NationalTramway Museum at Crich,with its horse drawn, steamand electric trams, andhost of vintage vehicles.We continue via MatlockBath before we return toour hotel.Monday Departing ourhotel we visit theNational Memorial Arboretum, near Litchfield, returninghome during the afternoon.

Your HotelHallmark Hotel, Derby HHHH

This magnificent Grade II listedbuilding is centrally located directlyopposite the Railway Station, withinwalking distance of the city centre.

Restaurant/brasserie & lounge/bar. Mobility Grade: 3 –Locality & Hotel are fairly level. Isolated steps throughoutthe hotel with a lift serving most rooms.


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� 3 nights half board� Outlined excursions� Entrances to HardwickHall (NT), ChatsworthHouse, the NationalTramway Museum & theNational MemorialArboretum


4 Day TourFri 10 – Mon 13 Jul 2015£415

Holiday Insurance: £18


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Harrogate &Yorkshire Contrasts

YourHoliday

ItineraryMonday Our journey takes us north

to Harrogate, with a stop for lunch en-route.Tuesday Our day begins with an ‘Emmerdale

Drive’ through thebeautiful Yorkshire

countryside. We visit thevillage of Esholt –‘Emmerdale’ for many years.We include a drink at thefamous ‘Woolpack’. Wecontinue to East RiddlesdenHall (NT), an intimate manorhouse set in mature groundsin the Aire Valley.Wednesday Today we headfor historic York, where wehave the day to explore thisfascinating city with lots ofattractions including themagnificent Minster.Thursday A morning atleisure in Harrogate. Explorethe Victorian arcades or taketea at the famous Betty’s TeaRoom. We have an earlydinner before an eveningouting to Ripon for a behindthe scenes guided tour ofthe awesome RiponCathedral. This is followedby a visit to the marketsquare for one of the oldestof English traditions.At 9.00pm the RiponHornblower sets the nightwatch to reassure citizensthat all is well.Friday We depart for the stunning Harewood House, hometo the Earl & Countess of Harewood. The house dates back tothe 18th Century and enjoys lavish interiors, extravagantfurnishings and marvellous examples of fine art. We also see lifebelow stairs in the popular old kitchen, scullery and still room.There is time for lunch before we return home to the Midlands.

Your HotelThe Old Swan,Harrogate HHHH

A traditional hotel set in 5 acres ofbeautiful gardens. Restaurant, SwanLounge & Bar. Mobility Grade: 4 –Locality: Fairly level. Hotel: Side entrance

alternative to steps into the main entrance. Lift to all floors,few steps in the corridor leading to some rooms.


� 4 nights half board� Outlined excursions� Drink at the ‘WoolpackInn’

� Entrances to EastRiddlesden Hall &Harewood House

� Ripon Cathedral guidedtour


5 Day ToursMon 27 Apr –Fri 1 May 2015£475Mon 28 Sep –Fri 2 Oct 2015£479

Reduction for Twin RoomShare: £40ppHoliday Insurance: £23

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Hidden Cornersof Yorkshire

YourHoliday

ItineraryThursday We drive north, with a

convenient stop for lunch en-route, arrivingat Blackwell Grange in the afternoon.

Friday We visitThirsk, and a chance to

take in the acclaimed Worldof James Herriot Centrebefore we enjoy a ride on theWensleydale Railway. In theafternoon we visit Richmond,located high above the RiverSwale – where you will find acastle, a tiny GeorgianTheatre, The Green HowardsMuseum and theRichmondshire Museum,which houses the set from ‘AllCreatures Great & Small’.Saturday Our first visittoday is Preston Park andHall Museum where we willdiscover a delightfulcollection of memorabiliafrom times gone by. Take awalk through the cobbledVictorian street and imaginelife as it was in times past.At Preston Hall we join the‘Teesside Princess’ and takea gentle cruise on the RiverTees through beautifulcountryside to the delightfultown of Yarm. In theafternoon we continue through Bilsdale – often referred to as‘Little Switzerland’, passing Rievaulx Abbey en-route toHelmsley with its 12th century castle. Our return takes us viaspectacular Sutton Bank, with its fantastic views of the moorsand across the Vale of York.Sunday After breakfast we travel over the moors, toPickering, where we join the North Yorkshire Moors Railwayfor a steam train journey through rugged moorland to Whitby– passing through Goathland – ‘Aidensfield’ in TV’s ‘Heartbeat’– on the way.Monday Departing after breakfast we spend time in theancient Cathedral City of York, before returning home in theafternoon.

Your HotelBlackwellGrange Hotel, Nr Darlington HHH

This beautiful former 17thcentury mansion is peacefullysituated in nine acres of its owngrounds, surrounded by a scenic

18-hole golf course. Restaurant & bar/lounge. Leisure clubwith heated indoor swimming pool, spa & sauna.Mobility Grade: 4 – Hotel & locality have a few isolatedsteps. Rooms are all served by a lift.

Your Holiday Includes� Door to door service� Our Own Courier Service� Club Class ExtraLegroom Coach

� 4 nights half board� Outlined excursions� Wensleydale Railway� Entrance to Preston HallMuseum & ‘TeessidePrincess’ river cruise

� North Yorkshire MoorsRailway


5 Day ToursThu 28 May –Mon 1 Jun 2015£499Thu 27 –Mon 31 Aug 2015£495


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Springtime in theLake District

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ItineraryMonday We travel north to Penrith,

pausing at the Rheged Centre. Home to tenindividual shops selling artisan food, outdoor

clothing andbeautiful designed craft

products, a large 3D cinema,art gallery and refreshmentfacilities all situated underone grass covered roof.From here we continue tothe Skiddaw Hotel.Tuesday Today weexperience the comfortableservices of Mountain Goat.A fleet of mini coaches takesus first through GrizedaleForest to Wray Castle for abrief stop before arriving atHilltop (NT). This 17thcentury farmhouse was whereBeatrix Potter wrote many ofher children’s stories and itremains exactly as she left it.From here we move on to thelittle village of Hawksheadwhere we take a lunch break.This afternoon we make forConiston Water where weenjoy a cruise on board thesteam yacht Gondola.Wednesday Enjoy thestunning scenery as we travelover the Kirkstone Passbefore stopping at Bownessfor lunch and time to explore.Enjoy a scenic afternooncruise to Lakeside and atrain ride on the Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway.Thursday A free day to relax and explore Keswick.Friday Departing Keswick we drive along the shoreline ofThirlmere, in the lea of mighty Helvellyn pausing at Grasmerebefore continuing our journey homeward.

Your HotelThe Skiddaw Hotel,Keswick HHH

Popular for many years this hotel enjoysan excellent location in the marketsquare of the lovely town of Keswick.Cocktail bar and conservatory,

stylish restaurant and pleasant lounge.Mobility Grade: 4 – Town: Generally level.Hotel: Level location. Lift to all floors.


� 4 nights half board� Outline excursions� Entrance to Rheged� Windermere Lake Cruise& Train ride on theLakeside & HaverthwaiteRailway

� Mountain Goatexcursion

� Gondola Cruise onConiston Water

� Entrance to Hilltop (NT)


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Carmarthen & theGower Peninsula

YourHoliday

ItinerarySunday A morning departure with a

suitable stop for lunch en-route sees enablesus to arrive in Carmarthen during the late

afternoon for ourfour night stay. Have a

glass of wine with your mealtonight and afterwards enjoya relaxing evening listeningto the harpist.Monday We visit thebeautiful National BotanicGardens of Wales. Set in 568acres of parkland thestunning gardens aredominated by a spectacularglass house that is home tosome of the rarest plants inthe world.Tuesday Our excursiontoday takes us to thebeautiful unspoilt scenery ofthe Gower Peninsula,designated an ‘Area ofoutstanding natural beauty’.We visit the picture postcardresort of Mumbles; view thenature reserve of Worm’sHead, and Rhossili Bay,where the 250ft cliff dropssteeply to the beach below.Wednesday Today we drive to St Bride’s Bay and NewgaleSands to the magical place of St. David’s, birthplace of thepatron saint of Wales. St David’s has a beautiful Cathedral, thesmallest Cathedral in Great Britain, well worth a visit. From St.David’s we head around the Preseli Mountains back toCarmarthenThursday After breakfast we leave and begin our homewardjourney, arriving home during the afternoon.

Your HotelIvy Bush Royal Hotel,Carmarthen HHH

Located on the River Tywi withinwalking distance of the towncentre, the 3-Star Ivy Bushsympathetically blends olde-world

charm with today’s modern facilities. Restaurant, largelounge area & bar. Mobility Grade: 3 –Immediate locality: Reasonably flat. Hotel:One step to entrance with ramp alternative.Small lift to all floors.


� 4 nights half board� Outlined excursions� The Botanic Gardens ofWales


5 Day ToursSun 22 –Thu 26 Mar 2015£375Sun 20 –Thu 24 Sep 2015£399

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Scottish RoyalRetreats

YourHoliday

ItineraryMonday We journey north to

Scotland, making a suitable stop for lunchen-route. On arrival in Crieff we enjoy a welcome

tea/coffee, then timeto relax before our

evening meal.Tuesday We head to SconePalace, once the crowningplace of the Kings ofScotland. Enjoy a guidedtour of this beautiful buildingregarded as a nationaltreasure and revered as thehistoric jewel in the crown ofScotland. We continue to themarket town of Perth,located on the banks of theRiver Tay, with its excellentarray of shops and largelytraffic free High Street.Wednesday We include avisit to Glamis Castle, familyhome of the Earls ofStrathmore and Kinghorne,and a royal residence since1372. It was the childhoodhome of HM Queen Elizabeththe Queen Mother, thebirthplace of Her RoyalHighness the PrincessMargaret and the legendarysetting of Shakespeare’s playMacbeth. Return to hotel foran afternoon cream tea withscones and sandwiches.Thursday A morning atleisure followed by an afternoon visit to the Glenturret,(Famous Grouse), Distillery, to take the Experience Tour tosee first-hand how they make the Glenturret single malt usingtraditional methods whilst sampling a wee couple of drams.Friday After enjoying our Scottish Breakfast we begin ourjourney home, arriving back during the evening.

Your HotelThe Crieff Hydro,Crieff HHHH

This luxurious hotel is set in a 900acre estate with a Victorian spa, an18 hole golf course and over 60indoor and outdoor attractions

within the beautiful Strathearn Valley. Restaurant,bar/lounge, cinema and extensive leisure facilities includingan indoor swimming pool, spa bath, sauna & steam room.Mobility Grade: 4 – The hotel is generally level with afew isolated steps throughout. Lift and Ground floorrooms available.


� 4 nights half board� One afternoon cream teawith scones &sandwiches

� Drinks with dinner onfirst night

� Outlined excursions� Entrance & guided tourof Scone Palace,Entrance to GlamisCastle

� Guided tour of theGlenturret Distillery


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We are pleased to introduce aprogramme of breaks staying at a selection of Warner

Leisure Hotels that are renowned for their comfort, luxury, cuisineand entertainment – beautiful hotels from countryside to coast, boasting

stunning grounds.Your Accommodation – Sleep Easy! At all hotels, rooms are in the

main building or nearby annexes, designed with your relaxation in mind.Steep yourself in history or enjoy contemporary elegance – the choice is yours.

The main building with the leisure centre, bar and restaurant is never too far away.

Hotel Signature Room Upgrades – Available on all departures – Wonderfully smart decor, upgradedspacious amenities and bigger beds and chairs.

Entertainment – A world of discovery awaits you! Live Music and Performances – As the sun goes down, theparty gets started with an evening show kicking off right after dinner. Dress up, dress down, have a boogie or take it easy

– it’s your holiday! During your stay there will be a different entertainment every night.Remember to take with you swimsuits, tennis racquets, trainers if you would like use the facilities available some of the sites have

Outdoor bowls, Fun croquet, Archery, Tennis and swimming pools with skilled staff available to guide you to ensure you enjoy everyminute of your holiday.

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Bembridge,Isle of Wight

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Commanding magnificentviews across the Solent,

Bembridge Coast is a thoroughlymodern hotel set in lovelygrounds.

Other Hotel Facilities Include: Restaurant,Bar, lounge with extensive entertainmentfacilities. Mobility Grade: 4 – Grounds fairlyflat. Hotel has a lift. There may be some walkingbetween the accommodation and the mainhotel facilities.Please note: Most single rooms are in StandardChalets, not in the hotel. These are of a 3-Starstandard, tastefully decorated with en-suite, TVand tea/coffee making facilities. Twin and doublerooms are in the hotel complex and are 4-Star.

IncludedExcursions:� A scenic tour of the Isle of Wight� Half Day Excursion to Godshill

5 Day ToursMon 18 – Fri 22 May 2015£469Mon 24 – Fri 28 Aug 2015£479

Single Room: NilSignature Room Upgrades(Twin/Double Rooms Only): £20Holiday Insurance: £23

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Chard,Somerset HHHH

Located near Chard inSomerset and set within

glorious landscaped gardensthis Regency style Manor House

is famous as the setting for theTV series to ‘The Manor Born’.

Other Hotel Facilities Include: Restaurant,lounge areas, Pavilion entertainment room,Indoor Pool, sauna & steam room. MobilityGrade: 4 – Fairly level. Hotel: Ramp alternativeto steps into main entrance and restaurant.Lift to all floors, including Pavilion Room.Please note that there may be somewalking between accommodation andmain hotel facilities.

IncludedExcursions:� Sidmouth – A small elegantregency seaside town

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5 Day TourMon 6 – Fri 10 Jul 2015£499

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Your Holiday Includes� Door to door service� Our Own Courier Service� Club Class Extra Legroom Coach� 4 nights accommodation� Full English or Continentalbreakfasts

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North WalesHHH

Set in 200 acres ofgardens and park

Bodelwyddan Castle withits ivy-clad turrets and

commanding hilltop positionoffers a truly unforgettableexperience.

Other Hotel Facilities Include: Restaurant,Bar, lounge areas & extensive entertainmentfacilities, Sculpture gallery with stunning vaultedceiling and marbled chimney place, heatedindoor swimming pool, spa pool, sauna, steamroom and fitness studio, 4 rink indoor bowlscomplex etc. (Some facilities chargeable).Mobility Grade: 4 – The grounds have slopesand gravel. The hotel has a lift and there may besome walking between your accommodationand the main hotel facilities.

IncludedExcursions:� The historic City of Chester� Snowdonia Tour

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Enjoy a night like no other, on abreak featuring ‘Last Night of the Warner

Proms with 24 members of the National SymphonyOrchestra’. Conducted and presented by Anthony Inglis

featuring Annette Wardell. Come and enjoy the fun and occasionof a classic Proms evening, presented in a personal and intimate

fashion. Enjoy all that Warner has to offer plus a night filled with flags andclassic proms music that you’ll know and love. Be part of the throng as you

sing along to Rule Britannia, Jerusalem and Land of Hope and Glory whilst wavingthose all important flags. (This event is scheduled for Thursday 11th June)

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This Grade II-listed Victorian gem issituated in the leafy lanes ofCheshire, on the outskirts of the oldriverside town of Nantwich. Thecomfortable bedrooms feature LCDtelevision, tea, coffee makingfacilities, telephone, hairdryer, ironand ironing board. Enjoy all the usualWarner activities and relax inexcellent leisure facilities includingthe 20m Indoor swimming pool, spapool, sauna, steam room, tropicarium& fitness studio. Mobility Grade: 4– The locality is generally level. Thehotel has a lift and there may besome walking between youraccommodation and the main hotelfacilities. Single rooms are chalet styleand not in main building.

IncludedExcursions:� The historic City of Chester� The Jodrell Bank DiscoveryCentre

5 Day TourMon 12 – Fri 16 Oct 2015£449Self Drive Option (see page 11)£399



IncludedExcursions:� The historic City of Chester� The Jodrell Bank DiscoveryCentre

Special 5 Day Tour – LastNight of The Warner PromsMon 8 – Fri 12 Jun 2015£469Self Drive Option (see page 11)£419



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Alvaston HallNantwich, Cheshire HHH

NEWSFLASH – Warners are soexcited to let you know about the£12.5 million-worth of dazzlingnew developments now open atAlvaston Hall – the largestredevelopment in modern Warnerhistory!

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south-westerly edge of the Scillies St Agnes istotally unspoilt with rocky outcrops, shelteredcoves and remote beaches.Day 5 A free day to relax and enjoy yourunique and peaceful surroundings.Day 6 A tour to the lovely island of StMartin’s today. Just two miles long the island’scrystal clear waters, idyllic beaches and aprevailing sense of calm make St Martin’s adelight to explore.Day 7 We join our aircraft for the short flightto the mainland and commence our journeyhome, making a stop for lunch en-route.On Our 6 Day Tour in October we delete Day4 from the above.

Clients who are unable to walkreasonable distances will be limited intheir enjoyment of the holiday. Pleaseremember that all air and sea journeysare weather permitting and that theitinerary may have to be varied forweather and tidal conditions.

A £5 per person Airport DevelopmentCharge is payable locally at NewquayAirport prior to departure. This chargemaybe subject to increase.

Johnsons Coach Travel are thetour operator for this tour.

The Isles of Scillyare five inhabited

islands set amongstcountless outcrops and islets.

Although just 28 miles from Land’sEnd, their mild climate makes them a

haven for flora and fauna. Discover a uniquenatural environment with unspoilt beaches of

silver sand that have been justifiably designated as anarea of Outstanding Natural Beauty. A Johnsons best seller

for over 20 years!

Your Holiday Itinerary for 7 Day ToursDay 1 We travel

to Cornwall with alunch stop en-routebefore joining the‘Skybus’ for theshort flight to theIslands.Day 2 Explore yournew surroundingsand enjoy a guidedtour of St Mary’s,the largest of theislands.Day 3 Board thepassenger launch for the short journey to Tresco and a guided tour of the famousTresco Abbey Gardens – a horticultural paradise that hosts a spectacular collectionof more than 20,000 exotic plants from all corners of the world.Day 4 A visit to the enchanting isle of St Agnes is planned for today. Located on the

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Your HotelThe Atlantic Hotel, St Mary’s HHH

The hotel is located directly on the water’s edgeoverlooking the harbour. The hotel is an old inn,so bedrooms vary in shape and size. Delightful

restaurant built over the water and Ocean Bar with sea views. MobilityGrade: 2 – Town and hotel: Fairly level location. Hotel has no lift andfrequent steps and stairs. Excursions include walking tours and sealaunch journeys. Coaches are not used on the island.

Your Holiday Includes� Door to door service� Our own courier service� 5 or 6 nights half board� Return flights from Lands Endor Newquay

� All coach transfers� Guided tour of St Mary’s� Boat trip to the Island ofTresco with guided tour ofAbbey Gardens

� Boat trips to St Martin’s andSt Agnes

Not Included: All lunches.Airport Development Charge atNewquay Airport

7 Day ToursSat 25 Apr – Fri 1 May 2015£965Sat 9 – Fri 15 May 2015£975Thu 30 Jul – Wed 5 Aug 2015£989Thu 17 – Wed 23 Sep 2015£9896 Day TourSat 3 – Thu 8 Oct 2015£789

Single Room:£107 (7 Day) £74 (6 Day)Sea View:£60 (7 Day) £50 (6 Day)Holiday Insurance:£25.50 (7 Day) £24.50 (6 Day)

Tour Departs By: 6.00am (Apr &Jul) 7.00am (May) 6.30am (Sep& Oct)Returns By: 7.00pm (Apr, Jul, Sep& Oct) 8.00pm (May)Times are approximate

Deposits: A deposit of £250 ispayable at the time of booking.

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extreme south west of England.Home to Arthurian legends, Celtic

kingdoms, Roman towns, beautiful beaches, wildmoorlands with legendary beasts and extraordinary

coastlines.

Your Holiday ItineraryDay 1 We depart during the morning and

with a suitable stop for lunch en-route wearrive at our hotel, on the outskirts of Redruth,in time for dinner and our five night stay.Day 2 Today we visit Falmouth. Taking tothe water, we enjoy a scenic estuary tour ofHelford River and Frenchman’s Creek.We’ll take in views of Falmouth Docks,Pendennis and St Mawes Castle, the beachesand Rosemullion Point and much more.Then enjoy some free time in town.Day 3 We drive to St Erth where we boardthe local train for the short journey to St Ives.Known as the ‘artist’s village’, St Ives is one ofCornwall’s best loved resorts with its cobbledstreets, harbour and old fisherman’s cottages.We journey by train back to our waiting coachand return to our hotel.Day 4 A scenic drive west to Penzancetravelling via Marazion with views ofSt Michael’s Mount. In the afternoon continueto Porthcurno and the award winningTelegraph Museum. Dating from 1870,Porthcurno we can discover all about the earlyVictorian ‘Internet’ and by WW2 had becomea major communications centre transmittingsecret messages all around the world.Day 5 A day at leisure. As the urban centre of the Cornish Mining World HeritageSite, Redruth is a great destination for exploring local history. The attractive,pedestrianised areas make an ideal place to take a coffee break; from there and youcan explore the delights of St Rumon’s Gardens, the Tinner’s Hounds, MurdochHouse and the Cornwall Centre.Day 6 We travel home with a convenient lunch stop en-route.

Your HotelThe Penventon Hotel, West End, Redruth HHH

Formerly a Georgian Mansion, the Penventon is alovely privately owned country house hotel set in acres

of parkland. Restaurant, cocktail bar, in-house pub. Health spa consisting ofindoor pool, Jacuzzi, solarium & gym. Mobility Grade: 3 – Town and hotel:Fairly level location. Hotel has no lift but is on two floors only with some stepsbetween floors, however 24 ground floor rooms available.

Your Holiday Includes� Door to door service� Our own courier service� Club Class Extra Legroom Coach� 5 nights half board� Outlined excursions� Falmouth River Cruise� Return train journey St Erth toSt Ives

� Admission to the PorthcurnoTelegraph Museum

Not Included: All Lunches

6 Day ToursTue 5 – Sun 10 May 2015£649Thu 23 – Tue 28 Jul 2015£699


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FALMOUTH& the Cornish Riviera

The historic fishing townof Falmouth boasts an enchanting

combination of picturesque narrow streets,a fascinating harbour, numerous sheltered coves

and superb sandy beaches. Our itinerary takes in someof the highlights of the Cornish Riviera including the Eden

Project and beautiful Trebah Gardens.

Your Holiday ItineraryDay 1 We drive to the West Country,making a convenient lunch stop en-route.Day 2 A free day in Falmouth, perhaps toexplore the bustling harbour.Day 3 We visit Marazion to view St MichaelsMount. According to Cornish legend,fishermen saw the Archangel Michael on thegranite rock rising out of the sea. The islandbecame a place of pilgrimage and is todaytopped by a 14th century castle. We continueto Trengwainton Gardens (NT). Thesesheltered gardens are intimately linked to apicturesque stream flowing through its valley.Discover an abundance of exotic trees andshrubs, a walled garden, terrace and summerhouse with splendid views across Mount’s Bayto the Lizard.Day 4 We drive to St Erth where we boardthe local train for the short journey to St Ives.Known as the ‘artist’s village’, St Ives is one ofCornwall’s best loved resorts with its cobbledstreets, harbour and old fisherman’s cottages.We journey by train back to our waiting coachand return to our hotel.Day 5 We travel home with a convenientlunch stop en-route.

Your HotelThe Falmouth Hotel, Falmouth HHH

Affectionately known as the ‘Grand Old Lady ofFalmouth’. Dating from 1865 with its impressiveVictorian architecture and spacious interiors the hotel

commands a wonderful prime seafront location and excellent sea views.Restaurant, bars, lounge, health centre with sauna, solarium & Jacuzzi.Mobility Grade: 4 – Resort: Generally level although town area quite hilly.Hotel: level with a lift to most floors.

Your Holiday Includes� Door to door service� Our own courier service� Club Class Extra Legroom Coach� 4 nights half board� Outlined excursions� Admission to TrengwaintonGardens (NT)

� Return train journey St Erth toSt Ives

Not Included: All Lunches

5 Day TourSat 16 – Wed 20 May 2015£579Fri 25 – Tue 29 Sep 2015£569

Single Room: £NilSea View: £20Sea View Premier: £80Double for Sole Use: £120Holiday Insurance: £23

Tour Departs By: 9.00am (May)8.00am (Sep)Returns By: 5.00pmTimes are approximate

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GARDENS OF CORNWALLThe Garden Capital of the World

The West Country is agarden lover’s paradise. You will

find palm trees, sub-tropical and rareplants, many of which are not found anywhere

else in Britain.


Day 1 We drive to the West Country,making a convenient lunch stop en-route.Day 2 We enjoy a guided tour of TrebahGardens, where a steeply wooded ravinegarden of 25 acres falls 200 ft to the HelfordRiver and a private beach. Colourful watergardens, carp ponds, tree ferns and giantgunnera are some of the features. Free timeavailable in Falmouth in the afternoon.Day 3 Today, we visit the Lost Gardens ofHeligan. There is so much to see in this secretkingdom including a sub-tropical jungle,vegetable, flower & fruit gardens and the ‘LostValley’. Later we continue to picture postcardfishing village of Mevagissey where pubs,cafes, galleries and shops cluster around theharbour walls and line the pretty streets.Day 4 Travelling through Newquay we followthe dramatic North Cornish coastline toPrideaux Place. Here, we enjoy a guided tourof one of the brightest jewels in Cornwall’srich heritage crown. This stunningly beautifulElizabethan manor house and gardensoverlooks the picturesque fishing harbour ofPadstow and later we are free totake a relaxing stroll around thispretty fishing town.Day 5 After breakfast webegin our journey homeward.Making a suitable stop for lunchen-route we arrive home duringthe late afternoon.

Your HotelThe Fistral Beach Hotel & Spa,Newquay, Cornwall HHHH

Perfectly located in a quiet residential area, righton top of Fistral Beach with outstanding views across the Fistral Bay. Restaurant.Bar. Regular entertainment programme. Fistral Spa with pool, sauna, spa bath,steam room & fitness suite. Mobility Grade: 4 – Resort: Cliff top walks. Hotel:Level location.


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Your Holiday Includes� Door to door service� Our own courier service� Club Class Extra Legroom Coach� 4 nights half board� Outlined excursions� Guided Tours of TrebahGardens & Prideaux Place

� Entrance to Heligan Gardens


5 Day ToursSun 26 – Thu 30 Apr 2015£475Mon 14 – Fri 18 Sep 2015£519

Single Room: £48 (Apr) £71(Sep)Holiday Insurance: £23

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Torquay, at the heart ofthe English ‘Riviera’, is a stylish

resort with a real continental atmosphere.One of the UK’s top holiday destinations since

Victorian times, today it’s an exciting resort with awide variety of attractions including a palm-lined

promenade, international marina, shops and cafés, and 22miles of coastline, cliffs, coves and beaches!

Your Holiday ItineraryMonday Making a convenient lunch stop en-route we arrive in Torquay in the afternoon.Rest and relax before dinner and a leisurelyevening.Tuesday Relax, as we take a leisurely drive viaTotnes to Kingsbridge then on throughTorcross and along the South Devon Heritagecoast via Slapton Sands to the historicwaterside town of Dartmouth. Dinner in theevening is followed by Bingo in the hotel.Wednesday Travelling via Newton Abbotwe reach Buckfastleigh with its great abbey.Next, we explore the vast open expanse ofDartmoor with its isolated villages, densewoodlands and soaring summits, visiting thepicturesque little village of Widecombe-in-the-Moor. After dinner this evening its timeto test your knowledge with the hotel quiz!Thursday A day at leisure in Torquay.Between 3-5pm there’s a tea dance at thehotel with a Devonshire Cream Tea includingscones, jam, cream, tea and coffee.Friday Making a convenient stop for lunchen-route we return to the Midlands.

Your HotelImperial Hotel, Torquay HHHH

Located on an exclusive cliff top position withmagnificent views across the bay and coastline.Regatta Restaurant with breathtaking views, BritanniaBar, health club with indoor & outdoor

swimming pools, sauna, spa, solarium & Jacuzzi. Mobility Grade: 4– Torquay itself is quite hilly but around the hotel is generally flat.There are a few isolated steps but all rooms served by a lift.

Your Holiday Includes� Door to Door Home Service� Our own courier service� Club Class Extra Legroom Coach� 4 nights Bed & EnglishBreakfast

� 5 choice, 3 course eveningdinners with coffee

� Tea Dance with a DevonshireCream Tea

� Outlined excursions� Entertainment programme


5 Day TourMon 9 – Fri 13 Mar 2015£379

Single Room: NilHoliday Insurance: £22

Tour Departs By: 10.30amReturns By: 3.00pm

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countryside, the English Riviera encompassesthe three resorts of Torquay, Paignton and

Brixham – each with a unique character of theirown. Torquay has its own unique elegance and style that

combine to create a bustling Mediterranean atmosphere.With so many exciting and interesting experiences to enjoy on

the English Riviera, you will certainly be spoilt for choice.

Your Holiday ItinerarySunday Enjoy a leisurely journey to Torquaywith a convenient lunch stop en-route.Monday Today, we head to Buckfastleighfor a return ride on the scenic SouthDevon Railway, along the River Dart.We pay a visit to lovely Buckfast Abbey,where we enjoy a Devon cream tea beforereturning to Torquay.Tuesday We drive to Plymouth, where weare treated to a guided tour aboard ourcoach. Visit the popular Plymouth Hoe forglorious views out over Plymouth Soundand then enjoy a harbour cruise viewingthe warships and dockyards.Wednesday Today is free to enjoy Torquayand its many attractions.Thursday A morning at leisure followedby an afternoon drive to Brixham, with itsquaint, narrow streets radiating upwards fromthe waterfront. In the harbour discover areplica of Sir Francis Drake’s ship, the GoldenHind, and view the many pleasure boats thatsail between Brixham and Torquay on theopposite side of the Bay.Friday We drive via Totnes to Kingsbridgethen on through the glorious South DevonHeritage Coast travelling via Torcross andSlapton Sands to the historic waterside town of Dartmouth.Saturday Making a convenient stop for lunch en-route we return to the Midlands.

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Located in an enviable position, the hotel is locateddirectly on the water’s edge just a short bus ride from thetown centre. Restaurant, lounge area overlooking

the sea, sun terrace & bar. Mobility Grade: 3 – Resort: Level sea frontand promenade. Hotel: Some rooms are accessed by lift and severalsteps. Ramp alternative to front entrance. A few steps in public areas.

Your Holiday Includes� Door to door service� Our own courier service� Club Class Extra Legroom Coach� 6 nights half board� Outlined excursions� Return train ride on the SouthDevon Railway

� Entrance to Buckfast Abbey &Cream Tea

� Guided tour of Plymouth &Harbour Cruise


7 Day ToursSun 21 – Sat 27 Jun 2015£709Sun 13 – Sat 19 Sep 2015£709


Tour Departs By: 8.30am (Jun)9.30am (Sep)Returns By: 3.30pm (Jun)4.30pm (Sep)Times are approximate

PAIGNTON& Glorious South Devon

Set between two ruggedheadlands with miles of golden

beach, Paignton nestles snugly betweenits two neighbours – Torquay and Brixham.

Its colourful image is enhanced by a marine gardenspromenade, pier and harbour which are brought to life

at nightfall by seafront illuminations.

6 Day Holiday ItineraryDay 1 A leisurely journey to the WestCountry with a convenient lunch stop.Day 2 Travelling via Newton Abbot we reachBuckfastleigh with its great abbey. Next, weexplore the vast open expanse of Dartmoorwith its isolated villages, dense woodlands andsoaring summits, visiting the picturesque littlevillage of Widecombe-in-the-Moor.Day 3 At leisure in Paignton. Why notexplore Paignton’s sheltered harbour andsome of the nearby secluded coves andbeaches, otherwise simply stroll alongGoodrington’s Promenade with its beautifulilluminated gardens…. The day is yours!Day 4 We visit historic Dartmouth, for awonderful round boat trip viewingDartmouth Castle, Britannia Royal NavalCollege and the Estate of the late DameAgatha Christie.Day 5 Today we head to Torquay, where weare free to explore. Perhaps pay a visit to the‘Living Coast’, Babbacombe Model Village orexplore the variety of shops and otherattractions.Day 6 Making a convenient stop for lunchen-route we return to the Midlands.7 Day Tour – On Day 6 we drive to Dawlish,a popular seaside resort flanked by red cliffs,with famous lawned gardens. We continue via the Exe estuary to PowderhamCastle. Nearly 600 years of history are contained within the walls of one of England’soldest family homes and our guided tour reveals secret doors, stunning castle rooms,amazing architecture including the restored Victorian Kitchen, where we can visualizewhat life would have been like in domestic service. We return home on Day 7.

Your HotelThe Redcliffe Hotel, Paignton HHH

Superbly positioned overlooking two sandy beachesthe Redcliffe lies within 3 acres of grounds withspectacular views across Torbay. Converted in 1904

from a private residence, many of its original features still abound, creating anatmosphere of luxury and elegance. Restaurant, 2 lounges with views of thebay, spa bath, gym, sauna, solarium, hairdresser & putting area.Mobility Grade: 3 – Locality: Flat. Hotel: 8 steps to entrance.Isolated steps elsewhere.

Your Holiday Includes� Door to door service� Our own courier service� Club Class Extra Legroom Coach� 5 or 6 nights half board� Outlined excursions� Dartmouth River Cruise� Entrance & Guided Tour ofPowderham Castle(7 Day tour only)


6 & 7 Day Tours6 Day –Sun 5 – Fri 10 Jul 2015£5757 Day –Sat 12 – Fri 18 Sep 2015£655

Single Room: £NilHoliday Insurance:£24.50 (6 day) £25.50 (7 day)

Tour Departs By: 9.00am (Jul)10.00am (Sep)Returns By: 4.30pm (Jul)5.30pm (Sep)Times are approximate

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SIDMOUTH& Magnificent Easter Gardens

Sidmouth is the perfectlocation for a relaxing break.

This hotel is a perennial favourite with ourcustomers and offers a warm welcome and an

excellent sea front location. We make the most ofthe area with our gentle excursions.

Your Holiday ItineraryThursday Sit back and relax on board

our coach as we make our way to the southcoast. After a convenient stop for lunch en-route we arrive in Sidmouth mid-afternoon.Friday After breakfast we drive to BictonPark Botanical Gardens. Set in Devon’s OtterValley, the grade I-listed gardens are theproduct of almost 300 years of horticulturalhistory where the curved design of the 1820’sPalm House greenhouse is a must see. Later,we continue along the East Devon HeritageCoast to Exmouth.Saturday A day at leisure to relax and enjoythis charming and elegant resort.Sunday A scenic coastal drive is followedby a visit to lovely Abbotsbury SubtropicalGardens, which were established in 1765by the first Countess of Ilchester as a kitchengarden for her nearby castle. It is now amagnificent 20 acre garden filled with rareand exotic plants from all over the world.Monday We travelhome with aconvenient stop forlunch en-route,arriving home duringthe afternoon.

Your HotelThe Royal York & Faulkner Hotel,Sidmouth HHH

A popular, well appointed, family owned and runhotel, in the centre of the Esplanade, overlooking the

sea and adjacent to the town centre. Restaurant, two bars, threecomfortable lounges & hydrotherapy pool (extra charge). MobilityGrade: 5 – Resort: Generally level. Hotel: On the level with a fewsteps to some public rooms and a lift to all floors.


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Your Holiday Includes� Door to door service� Our own courier service� Club Class Extra Legroom Coach� 4 nights half board� Outlined excursions� Entrance to Bicton ParkBotanical Gardens

� Admission to AbbotsburySubtropical Gardens


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most popular destination – the timelesscharm and unhurried way of life offers a perfect

recipe for relaxation.


Day 1 A leisurely journey to Sidmouthwith a convenient lunch stop en-route.Day 2 A free day to relax and enjoy thischarming and elegant resort.Day 3 A scenic drive today as we make ourway to beautiful and inspirational BuckfastAbbey, located on the edge of the DartmoorNational Park. We continue to Buckfastleighwhere enjoy a return train journey on theSouth Devon Railway. Following the RiverDart our journey takes us through thebeautiful Devon Hills and beautiful unspoiltcountryside.

Day 4 We drive to Exmouth wherewe include a leisurely river cruise. The Exe is a feeding ground for seals so keep awatchful eye open as we sail through the calm sheltered waters of the Exe.With live commentary this cruise will give you a full insight into the history andscenic splendour of the area including the resident and visiting wildlife. In theafternoon we visit ‘A La Ronde’ (NT), a quirky 16-sided, 18th century house withfascinating interior decorations and collections.Day 5 A morning visit to the Donkey Sanctuary at Slade House Farm, returning toSidmouth in the afternoon.Day 6 We travel home with a convenient lunch stop en-route.

Your HotelThe Royal York & Faulkner Hotel,Sidmouth HHH

A popular, well appointed, family owned and runhotel, in the centre of the Esplanade, overlooking the

sea and adjacent to the town centre. Restaurant, two bars, threecomfortable lounges & hydrotherapy pool (extra charge). MobilityGrade: 5 – Resort: Generally level. Hotel: On the level with a fewsteps to some public rooms and a lift to all floors.

Your Holiday Includes� Door to door service� Our own courier service� Club Class Extra Legroom Coach� 5 nights half board� Outlined excursions� Entrance to Buckfast Abbey� Return train ride on the SouthDevon Railway

� Exe River Cruise� Entrance to ‘A La Ronde’


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A new tour featuring twofantastic yet completely different

heritage excursions – a relaxing afternooncanal cruise and a heritage train ride to the

seaside. Nostalgia is the theme throughout this tourwhich includes a visit to one of the regions lesser known

stately homes and a visit to the Fleet Air Arm Museum atYeovilton.

Your Holiday ItineraryThursday We make our way to BishopsLydeard where we join the West SomersetRailway, the longest heritage railway in theUK, taking a scenic trip to Minehead. Freetime in this popular Somerset Coastal resortbefore rejoining our coach for the drive southto Tiverton.Friday After a leisurely breakfast we havechance to explore Tiverton and obtain lunchbefore this afternoon’s delightful Horse-drawn canal cruise. We glide gently alongthe Grand Western Canal to East Manleywhere the boat moors and you have chanceto stretch your legs and admire the horse ashe rests before the return sail. Refreshmentsare available on board to add to yourenjoyment of a peaceful and tranquilafternoon.Saturday We drive to Crediton, visitingDownes House, family home of the Parkerfamily since 1692 and the country estate ofthe famous Victorian British Army General,Sir Redvers Buller VC. Still privately occupiedand loved by its owners, some 300 years afterit was first built. It is hoped that visitors willappreciate the opportunity to share thisspecial place. In the afternoon we continue toExeter, where we include a audio guided tour of the impressive cathedral.Sunday We visit the Fleet Air Arm Museum at Yeovilton to discover the largestcollection of naval aircraft in Europe. Inside the museum you can go on-boardConcorde and enjoy a simulated helicopter flight to the ‘Flight Deck’ of the aircraftcarrier HMS Ark Royal.Monday On our route home we visit Knightshayes (NT) – a Victorian ‘gothicrevival’ country house with richly decorated interiors, set in acres of glorious gardens– This is a country estate on a grand scale!

Your HotelBest Western Tiverton Hotel,Tiverton HHH

This modern hotel is located in a pleasantsuburban area just outside the market town of

Tiverton, set in 2 acres of grounds. Restaurant & bar. Mobility Grade: 3 –Location and hotel reasonably level. A few isolated steps within the building.There is no lift but the hotel does have plenty of ground floor rooms.

Your Holiday Includes� Door to door service� Our own courier service� Club Class Extra Legroom Coach� 4 nights half board� Outlined excursions� Train ride on the WestSomerset Railway

� Horse-drawn Canal Cruise onthe Grand Western Canal

� Entrance to Downes House &audio guided tour of ExeterCathedral

� Entrance to the Fleet Air ArmMuseum Yeovilton

� Entrance to Knightshayes (NT)


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BIDEFORD& Glorious Gardens of North Devon

North Devon is anenchanting, often forgotten region

of the country with such a variety ofbeautiful scenery – rolling hills, hidden

woodlands, spectacular rivers, rocky coves and longsandy beaches and sleepy hidden hamlets. A by-product of

the mild climate in the south west has been the creation ofsome of the country’s most wonderful garden designs that have

been captivating visitors for generations.

Your Holiday ItinerarySunday A smooth ride to the West Country,paying a visit to beautiful HestercombeGardens en-route, with its formal terraces,cascades and breathtaking views. We continueto our hotel with time to settle in and enjoythe comfortable surroundings before dinner.Monday A full day excursion throughPicturebook Devon travelling via the heartof Exmoor National Park to the beautifulvillage of Dunster. We continue via Mineheadand return via the coast road to the resort ofLynmouth, connected to Lynton by a cliffrailway.Tuesday A day at leisure in resort. Why notdiscover Bideford’s Pannier Market. It’s alovely traditional market with around 40 stallsselling a wide range of locally-sourced freshfish, crafts and gifts.Wednesday We visit RHS RosemoorGardens. This 40 acre garden, lying in toTorridge Valley, close to Great Torrington,offers a something for all garden lovers –� The mature Lady Anne’s Garden and itsadjacent arboretum � Formal gardens� Rock gorge � Stream & bog gardens� Enchanting lake � 200 variety of roses� Colour themed gardens � Herb garden &potager � Extensive herbaceous borders� Cottage garden � Foliage & plantsman’sgarden � Fruit & vegetable gardenThursday After a leisurely breakfast we leave Bideford and return home, making aconvenient lunch stop en-route.

Your HotelThe Royal Hotel, Bideford HHH

Standing at the eastern end of the ancient Bideford Bridge, theRoyal Hotel is steeped in history. As Bideford’s finest hotel, youcan rely on the Royal for a warm Brend Hotels welcomeamong stylish and peaceful surroundings. Regency

Restaurant, lounge & bar area. Mobility Grade: 4 – Location andhotel fairly level, slight hill into town. Lift to all floors.

Your Holiday Includes� Door to door service� Our own courier service� Club Class Extra Legroom Coach� 4 nights half board (3-coursecarvery meals with 3 choicesper course)

� Welcome drink upon arrival� Outlined excursions� Entrance to HestercombeGardens

� Entrance to RHS RosemoorGardens


5 Day ToursSun 15 – Thu 19 Mar 2015£409Sun 5 – Thu 9 Jul 2015£469

Single Room: NilHoliday Insurance:£22 (Mar) £23 (Jul)


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BARNSTAPLE& Historic Houses of North Devon

We are delighted toonce again feature this popular

tour which is filled with some of the bestNational Trust properties and historic houses

North Devon has to offer along with beautiful sceneryand excellent accommodation – This will certainly be a

holiday to remember.

Your Holiday ItineraryMonday We take a leisurely drive to theWest Country, making a stop at Knightshayes(NT) – a Victorian ‘gothic revival’ countryhouse with richly decorated interiors, set inacres of glorious gardens – This is a countryestate on a grand scale!Tuesday This morning we visit Ilfracombe,the ‘jewel’ of the North Devon coast, withstunning coastal scenery. We visitChambercombe Manor, which dates backto the 11th century and was recorded in theDomesday Book. Described as ‘one of themost haunted buildings in England’ we aretreated to a guided tour and enjoy atraditional Devon Cream Tea.Wednesday Lying in an ‘area of outstandingnatural beauty’ is Hartland Abbey &Gardens, a magnificent 12th centurymonastery turned family home with vastcollections of portraits, porcelains andfurniture accumulated over generations.Thursday Today we cross the River Taw andvisit Arlington Court (NT) an intimate andintriguing Regency house full of interestingtreasures and with extensive Victoriangrounds. This is also home to the NationalTrust Carriage Museum where we include aguided tour.Friday Heading home we make a suitable stop for lunch before returning home inthe early afternoon.

Your HotelRoyal and Fortescue Hotel, Barnstaple HHH

Set in the very centre of town, the historic atmosphereof this hotel has been preserved in the comfortablerooms, offering every modern convenience

without sacrificing the hotels traditional charm. Restaurant, spaciouslounges, bar, coffee shop & bistro. Mobility Grade: 4 – Locality:Flat. Hotel: All public rooms are on one floor. Lift to all floors.


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Your Holiday Includes� Door to door service� Our own courier service� Club Class Extra Legroom Coach� 4 nights half board� Outlined excursions� Entrance to Knightshayes (NT)� Guided tour of ChambercombeManor & Cream Tea

� Entrance to Hartland Abbey &Gardens

� Entrance to Arlington Court &National Trust CarriageMuseum






Clevedon is a charmingseaside town whose elegance and

appeal has plenty to offer all ages. Here,sand gives way to a pebbled shoreline, backed by

largely unspoilt Victorian architecture. The restoredGrade I listed pier dates from 1869 and is recognised as

one of the finest in the country.

Your Holiday ItineraryMonday We take a leisurely drive to theWest Country, making a stop en-route to visitthe SS Great Britain, the world’s first greatocean liner, which is based at Bristol. In theafternoon we continue the short drive to ourhotel in Clevedon, our base for the next fournights.Tuesday After breakfast we spend time toexplore Clevedon before continuing on to thegreat seaside resort of Weston-Super-Mare.Here we find all the traditional seasideattractions, including the famous beachdonkeys! The wide sweep of Weston Bayhas miles of clean sandy beach and a levelpromenade boasting superb views over theBristol Channel.Wednesday We visit spectacular CheddarGorge, a place of wild and rugged beauty.Admission is included to Gough’s Cave(please wear sensible footwear & be fairlysteady on your legs). We continue to Wells,England’s smallest city. Wander the medievalstreets and look at the 800 year old Cathedraland Bishops Palace.Thursday Travel to Bishops Lydeard for aride on the scenic West Somerset Railway. Our 23 mile journey takes us through theheart of the scenic Quantock Hills passing unspoilt villages and farms nestling in leafylanes. The scenery changes at Watchet where our journey follows the coast line ofBlue Anchor Bay then on to Minehead, where we meet up again with our coach.Time for lunch before spending time in Dunster, which has an imposing castle.Friday Departing Clevedon we visit Tyntesfield (NT), a fine Victorian countryhouse. Spiralling turrets and pinnacles adorn the roof; ornate stone carvings andchurch like windows complete the gothic look, giving the feel of a mysteriousfairytale mansion. Terraced lawns give way to spacious parkland filled with hundredsof trees and a walled garden beyond. We return home during the afternoon.

Your HotelBest Western Walton Park Hotel,Clevedon HHH

A traditional hotel standing in its own Cliffsidegrounds approximately ½ a mile from the pier with wonderful views across theBristol Channel. Restaurant & bar/lounge. Mobility Grade: 4 – Location andhotel fairly level but with cliff top location. Lift to all floors.

Your Holiday Includes� Door to door service� Our own courier service� Club Class Extra Legroom Coach� 4 nights half board� Outlined excursions� Entrance to SS Great Britain� Entrance to Goughs Cave� Train ride on the WestSomerset Railway

� Entrance to Tyntesfield (NT)

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Wiltshire – a county ofcontrasts and diversity. Steeped in

history, yet alive to the present – Togetherwith its neighbouring county of Somerset we can

explore lively market towns, rolling open scenery,stately homes and magnificent gardens plus experiencing

the delights of the Georgian City of Bath.

Your Holiday ItineraryDay 1 Driving through the gloriousCotswolds region we pause for lunch and freetime in Stow-on-the-Wold, before continuingon to the market town of Chippenham duringthe afternoon.Day 2 We visit Bradford-on-Avon, a delightfultown on the very western corner of theCotswolds. Discover the ancient bridge whichstill retains two of its original 13th Centuryarches. The views here are magnificent with thehills above the town dotted with old weaverscottages and former cloth mills. We continueto the Award Winning Italian-styled PetoGardens. Unique and romantic, this hillsidegarden is characterised by steps, terraces,sculpture and superb rural views. In theafternoon we are treated to a cream tea beforereturning to our hotel for dinner.Day 3 We are joined by a Blue Badge Guidetoday and enjoy a tour of the beautiful city ofBath on board our coach. Bath was built bythe Romans 2,000 years ago; there is muchto see here including the Roman Baths,Bath Abbey, along with a fabulous array ofindividual shops.Day 4 Today we visit Bowood House andGardens, the magnificent home to theMarquis of Lansdowne. Set in gloriousCapability Brown parkland, with terracedgardens and sloping lawns leading to the40-acre lake beyond.Day 5 Departing after breakfast we make asuitable stop for lunch en-route before arriving home in the early afternoon.

Your HotelThe Best Western Plus Angel Hotel,Chippenham HHH

Situated in the very centre of Chippenham, allbedrooms are furnished to a very high standard.

Restaurant & bar facilities. Leisure facilities include indoor heated swimming pool.Mobility Grade: 3 – Resort & Hotel: On the level with a few isolated stepswithin the hotel. No lift but there are ground floor rooms and the remainingrooms are on two floors only. Please note some rooms may be allocated in theCourtyard Garden area, a few steps from the main building.

Your Holiday Includes� Door to door service� Our own courier service� Club Class Extra Legroom Coach� 4 nights half board� 1 nights Bingo/Quizentertainment

� 1 nights live musicentertainment

� Outlined excursions� Entrance to Peto Gardens witha Cream Tea

� Guided tour of Bath� Entrance to Bowood House &Gardens


5 Day ToursEASTERFri 3 – Tue 7 Apr 2015£499Thu 1 – Mon 5 Oct 2015£495Self Drive Option (see page 11)£449 (Apr) £445 (Oct)


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SWINDON& the ancient Kingdom of Wessex

Wessex is the land ofKing Arthur and King Alfred, of Bath

and Stonehenge – a land of beautifulcountryside, historic market towns and ancient

villages. It was the birthplace of England and England’sheritage remains very much part of the Wessex way of life.

Your Holiday ItineraryThursday We visit Lydiard House, the

ancestral home of the Viscounts Bolingbrooke,where we discover its original furnishings,ornate plasterwork, and family portraits. Nextdoor, St Marys Church is packed withintriguing monuments to the St. John family,including the unique triptych and GoldenCavalier statue. Our ‘Wigs, Ruffs and Robes’guided tour reveals the hidden stories behindthis beautiful Georgian Manor. From here wemake the short journey to our hotel arriving intime for dinner and our four night stay.Friday After breakfast we drive to Salisburyfor a guided tour of the magnificentcathedral. In the afternoon we return acrossthe Salisbury Plain to Stonehenge. We entervia the Visitors Centre and our entranceincludes the 10-minute shuttle bus ride to theStone Circle.Saturday We drive to the market town ofMarlborough with its wide main street,delightful tea rooms and MarlboroughCollege. We continue via the Vale of Pewseyto the charming town of Devizes, famous forits spectacular Caen Hill Locks – An incredibleflight of 29 locks on the Kennet & Avon Canal.Later we visit Avebury Manor & Gardens(NT), which was recently the subject of aunique collaboration with the BBC, and is apeaceful and tranquil place to wander.Sunday Today we travel to the picturesqueWiltshire village of Lacock, well known for its Abbey. From here, we continue to theelegant City of Bath where we enjoy a guided tour. Bath is acclaimed throughoutthe Country for its Georgian architecture, Spa Waters and fashionable living.Monday Departing our hotel we visit the Steam Museum of the Great WesternRailway. Housed in a beautifully restored Grade II railway building in the heart of theformer Swindon railway works, the Museum tells the story of the men and womenwho built the Great Western Railway – ‘God’s Wonderful Railway’. We returnhomeward in the afternoon.

Your HotelMarriott Hotel, Swindon HHHH

Surrounded by lush woodlands on the edge of Swindon’shistoric Old Town. Restaurant, cafe-bar. Swimming pool,steam room, sauna & spa bath. Mobility Grade: 4 –

The hotel and its general locality are reasonably on the level. Lift available.

Your Holiday Includes� Door to door service� Our own courier service� Club Class Extra Legroom Coach� 4 nights half board� Outlined excursions� Entrance & guided tour ofLydiard House

� Guided tour of SalisburyCathedral

� Entrance to Stonehenge� Entrance to Avebury Manor� Guided tour of Bath� Entrance to the Steam Museumof the GWR at Swindon


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‘DOWNTON ABBEY’at Highclere including Salisbury & the Cotswolds

Experience thearchitectural grandeur and stunning

landscape of Highclere Castle near Newbury,where the major drama series Downton Abbey

was filmed. In one of England’s most impressiveinhabited residences we can follow in the footsteps of the

show’s cast, explore the beautiful grounds, and uncover theCastle’s fascinating history.

Your Holiday ItineraryMonday Travelling south we reach Bourton-on-the-Water, a delightful village with theRiver Windrush flowing quietly through.We have time for lunch before visiting theBirdland Park & Gardens where we’lldiscover wonderful species of birds fromaround the globe. Later, we continue to ourhotel and our 4-night stay.Tuesday This morning we begin with a driveto historic Salisbury. Free time to explore thecity and obtain lunch before our guided tourof the magnificent Cathedral, which alsoincludes a Cream Tea.Wednesday We drive to Highclere Castle –‘Downton Abbey’. Built in ‘High Elizabethan’style, the estate covers some 6000 acres. It isthe country seat of the Herbert Family, theEarls of Carnarvon and the parklands weredesigned by Capability Brown. Explore thecastle, gardens and grounds and see how lifewas here around 100 years ago, as portrayedby ‘Downton Abbey’. (Entrance to theEgyptian Exhibition is also included).Thursday We visit Lacock village, a timewarp village, famous for its picturesquestreets, historic buildings and 13th centuryAbbey. We continue to Devizes, a charming market town which grew up around theNorman Castle, whilst just outside Devizes is the famous Caen Hill Staircase Locks –an incredible flight of 29 locks on the Kennet & Avon Canal.Friday After breakfast we journey home through the scenic Cotswolds region.

Your HotelThe Hilton Hotel, Swindon HHHH

The hotel is located on the outskirts of the town.Features of the hotel are Minsky’s Restaurant and Bar& Café Cino. Indoor swimming pool, steam room &

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Your Holiday Includes� Door to door service� Our own courier service� Club Class Extra Legroom Coach� 4 nights half board� Outlined excursions� Entrance to Birdland Park &Gardens

� Guided tour of SalisburyCathedral with a Cream Teaincluded

� Timed entrance to HighclereCastle


5 Day ToursMon 3 – Fri 7 Aug 2015£449Mon 10 – Fri 14 Aug 2015£449



Weymouth is a classicholiday resort situated on the great

sweep of Weymouth Bay, with superb viewsand an award winning beach and panoramic

Esplanade. We take in some lovely coastal scenery,including the 180 million year old Jurassic Coast and a

ride on the Swanage Railway.

Your Holiday ItinerarySunday We journey south making aconvenient stop for lunch en-route, arriving inWeymouth in the afternoon.Monday Cross the River Frome at Warehamto reach the Isle of Purbeck. At Norden weboard our train for a delightful ride on theSwanage Railway through pretty Corfe Castleto the lively seaside resort of Swanage. Duringthe afternoon we take the Sandbanks chainferry to Poole, and enjoy some free time toexplore the historic quay area with its finearray of shops.Tuesday We tour past the famed ChesilBeach to Abbotsbury where entrance to thefamous subtropical gardens is included; amixture of formal and informal gardens awashwith colour, with charming walled gardenwalks and spectacular woodland valley views.We continue to Lyme Regis, a favouriteholiday resort for the writer Jane Austen, whomade it famous in her novels. (Please notethis excursion may prove challengingfor those with reduced or limitedmobility)Wednesday A day at leisure in Weymouth toexplore the award-winning beach, picturesqueharbour and traffic-free centre.Thursday We drive to charming Dorchester,with its elegant 18th century houses, tree-lined walks and vibrant history, Dorchester isstill very much the famous ‘Casterbridge’ ofThomas Hardy’s novels. We meet our local guide for an entertaining ‘Thomas HardyExplorer’ tour that takes in Hardy’s birthplace, the Vale of the Great Dairies and MaxGate and includes cream tea at West Stafford.Friday Departing Weymouth we make a stop for lunch in historic Salisbury beforeheading home.

Your HotelHotel Rex, Weymouth HHH

Situated on the promenade, overlooking the beachand just a short stroll from the town centre andharbour. Restaurant, bar & lounge.

Mobility Grade: 4 – Locality: Fairly flat. Hotel: Steps to entrance.Isolated steps throughout. Lift to all floors.

Your Holiday Includes� Door to door service� Our own courier service� Club Class Extra Legroom Coach� 5 nights half board� Outlined excursions� ‘Thomas Hardy ExplorerGuided Tour with cream teaincluded

� Train ride on the SwanageRailway

� Entrance to AbbotsburySub-Tropical Gardens


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Hampshire is a uniquecounty of rolling green hills, tranquil

chocolate-box villages and ancient forests.A rich cultural heritage and unspoilt countryside

make Hampshire an ideal short break destination.


Thursday Sit back and relax on board ourcoach as we journey south through the scenicCotswolds region, pausing at Stow-on-the-Wold and Burford en-route to our Hotel inHampshire, arriving mid-afternoon.Friday Enjoy a relaxing two hour canal cruiseon the Basingstoke Canal through thepeaceful Hampshire countryside. Drinks andlight refreshments available on board. Nextwe visit The Vyne (NT) – a warm red-brickedTudor Mansion built in the 16th century andwas home to the Chute family for over 350years. Discover an amazing collection offurniture, portraits, textiles and sculptures setamidst attractive gardens and grounds.Saturday We visit Winchester, one of thecountry’s best-loved cities, popular for itsshopping streets and architecture. England’sancient capital is most well-known for its 11thcentury cathedral which is the resting place ofJane Austen. We include a guided tour of thecathedral.Sunday We visit Jane Austen’s house atChawton, near Alton. The charming red-brick17th century house is now a museum andhouses an extensive collection of her worksand memorabilia. Next, we drive to Alton for aride on the Mid Hants Railway. The Watercress Line takes us over the ‘HampshireAlps’ to Alresford.Monday Departing our hotel after breakfast we return via Windsor. With free timefor sightseeing and lunch we return home during the afternoon.

Your HotelBasingstoke Country Hotel,Hampshire HHHH

Located at Scures Hill, near Hook, surrounded bythatched cottage villages, the hotel is a peaceful

haven. Restaurant, bar/lounge, health club with indoor pool, gymnasium, sauna,steam room & Jacuzzi. Mobility Grade: 4 – Resort: Generally level.Hotel: On the level, no steps at entrance. Ground floor rooms available with lift to1st & 2nd floors on one side of hotel only.

Your Holiday Includes� Door to door service� Our own courier service� Club Class Extra Legroom Coach� 4 nights half board� Outlined excursions� Basingstoke Canal Cruise� Entrance to the Vyne (NT)� Guided tour of WinchesterCathedral

� Entrance to Jane Austen’sHouse

� Scenic train ride on the‘Watercress Line’ (Mid-HantsRailway)


5 Days ToursThu 23 – Mon 27 Apr 2015£449Thu 13 – Mon 17 Aug 2015£449



WELCOME TO WINCHESTER& Hampshire Heritage Trails

An unspoilt Cathedral Cityon the edge of the South Downs.

Winchester is England’s ancient capital andformer seat of King Alfred the Great. Packed with

historic buildings, monuments and museums all withineasy walking distance of each other. The Cathedral has

been a place for worship for over 900 years and the city isalso home to famous for its legendary Arthurian Roundtable.

Your Holiday ItineraryFriday An enjoyable journey south toWinchester, where we are free to explore thedelights of this ancient city before checking into our hotel for our four night stay.Saturday Today we visit Portsmouth’sHistoric Dockyard where our ‘All Attractions’ticket allows you the freedom to come and goat will. Enjoy a 45 minute Harbour BoatCruise, walk the decks of HMS Victory &HMS Warrior or enjoy a simulated helicopterflight at Actions Stations. Discover theMuseums, Historic Landmarks and theTrafalgar Experience, whilst the NEW £27million Mary Rose Museum is now openwhich provides a significant insight intoTudor life.Sunday We drive to Beaulieu. Home to theworld famous National Motor Museum andhome to a stunning collection of automobileswhere we can learn aboutthe history of motoring.Other attractionsinclude the PalaceHouse, historic BeaulieuAbbey and Bond inMotion – the world’slargest official collectionof original James Bondvehicles.Monday On our returnwe visit The Vyne (NT) where we can discover how people used to live in thiswonderfully preserved Tudor house with its original furniture still intact.

Your HotelQ Norton Park Hotel, Winchester HHHH

This splendid 4-Star hotel is in the grounds of the16th Century Manor House in 54 acres ofHampshire parkland, 7 miles from Winchester.

The hotel offers comfortable surroundings in which to relax. Bar, lounge, indoorswimming pool, sauna, aroma steam room & gym (All on Ground Floor).Scenic Restaurant (1st Floor) with covered walkway to some rooms from here.Mobility Grade: 3 – No steps on main corridors & public areas on ground floor.Level paved patio area. Ground floor rooms available. Lift to all floors in mainhotel, no lift in Manor House block.

Your Holiday Includes� Door to door service� Our own courier service� Club Class Extra Legroom Coach� 3 nights half board� Outlined excursions� Entrances to PortsmouthHistoric Dockyard, Beaulieuand The Vyne


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BOURNEMOUTH& the New Forest

Bournemouth is bestknown for its spectacular golden

beaches, which stretch for over 7 milesalong the seafront. Within the centre are the

colourful public gardens, and to the East & West risehigh cliffs indented by steep-sided chines, where streams

flow gently into the sea.

Your Holiday ItinerarySunday We travel south, making aconvenient lunch stop en-route, arriving inBournemouth during the afternoon.Monday We enjoy a guided tour along theback roads and byways of the New Forestpassing such locations as Beaulieu, BucklersHard and Brockenhurst before making a stopin Lyndhurst. Ponies, donkeys, deer, cattleand occasionally pigs still roam freely in theunspoilt woodland, heath and marshland.Tuesday Sailing from Poole Quay we enjoy aJurassic Cruise through delightful PooleHarbour then along the Jurassic Heritage Coast.We sail past ‘Old Harry Rocks’ to the quaintfishing town of Swanage. Here, our coachtransfers us into Swanage for free time prior toour return heritage train ride on the SwanageRailway to Norden via Corfe Castle, where weglimpse the enormous 12th century castle ruinswhich stand proudly overlooking the village.Wednesday A day at leisure to exploreBournemouth.Thursday We visit Kingston Lacy (NT), anelegant 17th century country mansion with anoutstanding collection of Old Master paintingsand dramatic leather clad Spanish Room.We return via Wimborne Minster, wherewe include a ticket to the Model Town andGardens, along with a tasty cream tea.Friday We return homeward, making astop in the historic city of Salisbury.

Your HotelThe Days Hotel, East Cliff,Bournemouth HHH

The hotel is located on the East Cliff overlookingthe bay and beaches in a central, yet secluded

position and has an award winning garden frontage. Restaurant & bar.Mobility Grade: 4 – Resort: Level cliff top walks, gradients to shoppingcentre and pier. Hotel: Level location. Lift to all floors. No Groundfloor rooms & some first floor rooms involve stairs. 9 steps to themain entrance can be avoided.

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Your Holiday Includes� Door to door service� Our own courier service� Club Class Extra Legroom Coach� 5 nights half board� Outlined excursions� Guided Tour of the New Forest� Jurassic Coast Cruise and trainride on the Swanage Railway

� Entrance to Kingston Lacy (NT)& Model Town & Gardens withCream Tea


6 Day ToursSun 31 May – Fri 5 Jun 2015£589Sun 2 – Fri 7 Aug 2015£595Sun 4 – Fri 9 Oct 2015£565

Single Room: £Nil

Sea View: £50Holiday Insurance: £24.50

Tour Departs By: 9.30am(May & Oct) 10.00am (Aug)Returns By: 4.30pm (May)5.30pm (Aug & Oct)Times are approximate

The popularity of thiswonderful, unspoilt isle owes much

to its southerly position and mild and sunnyclimate. Shanklin is built on a cliff top with miles

of sandy beaches below and has a pleasant promenade,lovely gardens and a picturesque old village.


Day 1 The journey includes a stop for lunchen-route and we arrive on the Isle of Wightduring the afternoon.Day 2 We visit Whippingham Church, withits connections to Queen Victoria followed byOsborne House (EH), her seaside residence.Marvel at the sumptuous décor of the RoyalApartments and take an intimate glimpse intothe private life of the Victorian royal family.Day 3 We embark on a pleasure cruise outinto the Solent, sailing around Portsmouthharbour, where we can view impressivemodern and historic warships at anchor.(April cruise is a Cowes Harbour cruise only).After disembarking there’s free time toexplore the vibrant centre of Cowes.Day 4 At day at leisure.Day 5 We begin with a visit to CalbourneWater Mill. There is time for lunch herebefore we continue to Yarmouth, with itspicturesque natural harbour.Day 6 We visit to the Rosemary Vineyard,before continuing on to catch our ferry backto the mainland and onwards to the Midlands.

8 Day Tour ItineraryPlease see above but note that due to theSolent Cruise sailing schedules we will reversethe excursions on Days 3 & 5. An additionalexcursion to Godshill is included on Day 6.Day 7 is a day at Leisure and we return viaRosemary Vineyards on Day 8.

Your HotelThe Brunswick Hotel, Shanklin HHH

An outstanding family-run hotel in a superb quietlocation, directly overlooking the sea.Close to the shops and cliff lift.

Stylish restaurant, lounge/bar, lounge & sauna. Mobility Grade: 3 –Locality: Fairly level. Hotel: A few stairs in public areas.

Your Holiday Includes� Door to door service� Our own courier service� Club Class Extra Legroom Coach� Return ferry to the Isle of Wight� 5 or 7 nights half board� Outlined excursions including acruise and entrance to OsborneHouse (EH), WhippinghamChurch Calbourne Water Mill& Rosemary Vineyard


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This superb four nightbreak to Shanklin, on the Isle of

Wight, includes a ‘Victorian Feast’ and a‘Mediaeval Banquet’ hosted by Queen Victorian

and Elizabeth I “themselves”.


Thursday Upon arrival you’ll be greetedby your “Victorian Hosts” immersingyourselves in the splendour of the original1870’s features of the “House”. Partake insome Isle of Wight Ale and Wine tasting priorto a candlelit 3-course dinner. Afterwards relaxwith coffee & mints and enjoy a themed filmin the hotels small cinema.Friday A morning drive to Godshill, with itsthatched cottages and gift shops followed bysome free time in Shanklin. Tea, coffee andcake awaits us on our return to the hotel.In the evening step back into 1870 with ourhost “Queen Victoria” as you enjoy mulledwine prior to a Victorian Feast served bycostumed characters.Saturday After breakfast we visitWhippingham Church, with its connectionsto Queen Victoria, followed by a visit toOsborne House (EH), her seaside residence.Marvel at the sumptuous decor of the Royal Apartments and take an intimate glimpseinto the private life of the Victorian Royal Family.Music in the lounge prior to your 3-course dinner, followed by music & dancing.Sunday Enjoy a leisurely circular tour of the island travelling out via Ventnor, thenfollowing the dramatic east coast shoreline to Alum Bay, with its colourful sands andfamed Needles rocks. Mead is served prior to dinner when we ‘travel back in time’ tothe 1570’s to be in the company of Elizabeth I, as we enjoy a ‘Medieval Banquet’complete with entertainment in the dressed “Dining Hall”.Monday Sadly it’s homeward bound. After a convenient stop for lunch en-route wearrive home in the afternoon.

Your HotelBourne Hall Country House Hotel, Shanklin HHH

This elegant Country House, set in mature grounds, wasoriginally built in the late 1860’s. Located on an elevatedposition with exquisite coastal views, it is only a short walk

away from Shanklin ‘Old Village’. Restaurant, Indoor leisure complex withswimming pool, Jacuzzi & sauna. Mobility Grade: 3 – Resort: Cliff top walks,gradients to Town centre and esplanade. Hotel: Level location. No lift but someground floor rooms available.

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THE BEAUTIFUL SOUTHBognor Regis & West Sussex Delights

Long hours of sunshineand award-winning beaches make

Bognor Regis one of the most popularseaside resorts on the south coast; just minutes

away from the tranquillity and beauty of the SouthDowns.

Your Holiday ItineraryMonday Sit back and relax as we journey

south, arriving at our hotel during theafternoon. After being treated to tea, coffeeand cake we settle into our rooms and enjoyour 4 night stay.Tuesday During the morning we visit thecharming city of Chichester. Originally laidout by the Romans in AD70, but today it iscentred around the Market Cross of 1501 andits 900 year old cathedral. We return to ourhotel during the afternoon.Wednesday Today we visit Portsmouth’sHistoric Dockyard where our ‘All Attractions’ticket allows you the freedom to come andgo at will. Enjoy a 45 minute Harbour BoatCruise, walk the decks of HMS Victory &HMS Warrior or enjoy a simulated helicopterflight at Actions Stations. Discover theMuseums, Historic Landmarks and theTrafalgar Experience, whilst the £27 millionMary Rose Museum is now open whichprovides a significant insight into Tudor life.Thursday An excursion along the SussexCoast to the popular resort of Worthing.Discover its historic Pier and stroll along the‘Prom’.FridayDeparting ourhotel afterbreakfast wecommence ourreturn journeyhomeward.

Your HotelBest Western Beachcroft Hotel,Bognor Regis HHH

This 3-Star hotel commands a unique sea frontlocation in the village of Felpham, near to Bognor

Regis. There are 35 mostly sea facing bedrooms. Restaurant & bar. MobilityGrade: 3 – Resort & Hotel: Generally level. Unavoidable steps throughout hotel.No lift but rooms are on two floors only.

Your Holiday Includes� Door to door service� Our own courier service� Club Class Extra Legroom Coach� 4 nights half board� Tea, coffee & cake upon arrival� Packed lunch on departure day� Hotel entertainment onWednesday evening

� Outlined excursions� ‘All Attractions’ Ticket toPortsmouth Historic Dockyard


5 Day ToursMon 2 – Fri 6 Mar 2015£349Mon 5 – Fri 9 Oct 2015£429

Single Room: £48Holiday Insurance:£22 (Mar) £23 (Oct)

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Mary Rose Museum & HMS Victory

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THE BRIGHTON BELLEHighlights of the Sussex Coast

Visit stylish Brighton anddiscover miles of glorious beaches

bordered by a lovely wide promenade.Take a stroll on the pier or explore the maze of

little streets called The Lanes. There’s also theBrighton Pavilion to see – a Royal Beach House built in

Indian style – an amazing treat full of treasures.

Your Holiday ItineraryMonday We travel to Brighton making amaking a convenient stop in Windsoren-route, with time for lunch. Arriving inBrighton in the afternoon there is time tosettle in, relax before dinner.Tuesday We drive to Sheffield Park where weare treated to a return heritage train journeyon the Bluebell Railway. Our joint ticket thenallows us to explore Sheffield Park &Gardens (NT), a place of stunning reflectionsand views and amazing plants.Wednesday A free day to explore the varietyof attractions Brighton has to offer. Our hotelis within walking distance of the Lanesshopping area, the famous Brighton Pier anda short distance away is the Royal Pavilion.Thursday Today we enjoy a drive toEastbourne, situated at the eastern end of theSouth Downs alongside the famous BeachyHead. With its dramatic white cliffs and gentlyundulating downs, it is an area of outstanding natural beauty and tranquillity.Friday We make the leisurely drive home to the midlands, making a suitable stop forlunch en-route.

Your HotelThe Old Ship, Brighton HHHH

The most historic hotel in Brighton and located in the heartof the city centre and overlooking Brighton’s gloriousseafront. Restaurant & lounge/bar. Mobility Grade: 4 –

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Your Holiday Includes� Door to door service� Our own courier service� Club Class Extra Legroom Coach� 4 nights half board� Outlined excursions� Ride on the Bluebell Railway &Entrance to Sheffield Park &Gardens (NT)


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Eastbourne is one ofEngland’s most elegant seaside

resorts with a wide promenade affordingfine views across the bay to Hastings. A relaxed

holiday atmosphere pervades the Grand Parade, withits famous remarkable bandstand of 1935, whilst beyond

the town the cliff top rises to the foothills of the South Downs.

Your Holiday ItineraryDay 1 We travel to Eastbourne, making astop en-route at interesting Wakehurst Place(NT), famous for its beautiful botanic gardensand tree collections.Day 2 Today is free to relax and enjoy ourcomfortable hotel and Eastbourne’sattractions.Day 3 In the morning we visit Bateman’s(NT), a beautiful Jacobean house which wasRudyard Kipling’s family home for over 30years. The rooms are much as Kipling leftthem, reflecting his exotic tastes.Day 4 We travel a short distance along thecoast to Beachy Head; where there is time toenjoy the spectacular views before we crossthe Birling Gap to Alfriston. Day 5 In the morning we visit Bodiam Castle(NT), followed by an enjoyable train ride onthe Kent & East Sussex Railway to Tenterden,the ‘Jewel of the Weald’, where tea shops andthe wide tree-lined main street create atimeless air.Day 6 Another free day to enjoy the manyattractions that Eastbourne has to offer.Day 7 We depart for home, making aconvenient lunch stop en-route.Please see the JohnsonsAutumn/Winter/Spring2014-15 Brochure forour great ‘Spring Gala’tour to the NewWilmington Hotel,Eastbourne 9th – 13thMarch.


This friendly family run hotel is located very close tothe sea, bandstand, Wish Tower & WinterGardens. Restaurant, bar & lounge.

Mobility Grade: 4 – The resort and hotel are on the level.Hotel has isolated steps and a lift serving most floors.

Your Holiday Includes� Door to door service� Our own courier service� Club Class Extra Legroom Coach� 6 nights half board� Outlined Excursions� Entrances to Wakehurst Place(NT), Batemans (NT) &Bodiam Castle (NT)

� Train ride on the Kent & EastSussex Railway


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quintessential English gardenoffering a sumptuous blend of romantic

landscaping, imaginative planting, trees,fountains, springs and ponds. The highlight of the

season at the Manor is the tulip festival – a riot of colourand variety.

Your Holiday ItineraryFriday A leisurely drive south, pausing forlunch en-route, arriving at our hotel lateafternoon.Saturday Heading north we come toTicehurst and Pashley Manor. 2015 will bethe 21st year of the Tulip Festival and eacharea of the garden holds stunning displays.Some 100 varieties are shown from thevibrant red and hot orange coloured to cream,white, pale golden yellow in the ElizabethanGarden, with pink and white along theterrace…. An unforgettable visit.Sunday Today we visit Michelham Priory –England’s longest water filled moat surroundsthe site which dates back to 1229. Discoverthe history of the house, the destructioncaused in Tudor times, to later life as a countryhouse. Enjoy a bite to eat and a drink in thecafé before we return to Eastbourne for freetime in the afternoon.Monday After breakfast we commence our return journey. After pausing for a whilein Windsor we arrive home during the afternoon.

Your HotelBest Western York House Hotel,Eastbourne HHH

Located on Eastbourne’s sea front, just 500 yardsfrom the pier and close to the town centre and

modern shopping precinct. Restaurant, veranda bar & comfortable lounges.Mobility Grade: 4 – Resort & Hotel: Generally level. A few steps throughoutthe hotel. Lift to all floors.

Your Holiday Includes� Door to door service� Our own courier service� Club Class Extra Legroom Coach� 3 nights half board� Outlined excursions� Entrance to Pashley ManorTulip Festival

� Entrance to Michelham Priory


4 Day TourFri 1 – Mon 4 May 2015£379



QUINTESSENTIAL KENT& Bruges

Kent is affectionatelyknown as the Garden of England

because of its quintessentially EnglishCountryside – orchards full of blossom and oast

houses give the county a unique and irresistible charm.Based in the small cinque port town of Hythe on Kent’s

south coast we explore the beautiful Kent countryside and alsotake in the delights of Bruges in Belgium, with its tree-lined canals

and cobbled streets.

Your Holiday ItineraryMonday We head to the south east, makinga stop for lunch en-route.Tuesday We visit the lovely picture postcardvillage of Chilham. The village, with its manyhalf-timbered houses, is situated on theformer pilgrims route to Canterbury. Indeed,we continue to Canterbury, where we enjoy aguided tour of its magnificent cathedralfollowed by a some free time to discover itsmaze of intriguing side streets, which are richwith a variety of specialist shops.Wednesday Crossing the channel we takethe autoroute to Bruges. Once there, you’llsee why it has been named Venice of theNorth, for a network of canals intersects thecity’s cobbled streets. Small boats providetourists with the best way to admire thearchitecture of the city’s ancient buildings.There’s great shopping too – Bruges is knownfor its lace and luxury chocolate.NB: Channel crossings are scheduled tobe via Eurotunnel and full 10 yearpassports are required.Thursday Today enjoy a leisurely ride on thefamous Romney Hythe & Dymchurchnarrow gauge railway for a ride along the coast to New Romney. We continueto the lovely town of Tenterden with its delightful array of antique shops andtea rooms.Friday We end our tour with a leisurely journey home to the Midlands, making astop for lunch en-route.

Your HotelMercure Hythe Imperial, Hythe, Kent HHHH

Our hotel is set in 50 acres of mature gardens withspectacular views over the English Channel. Restaurant,bar/lounge. Indoor pool, spa bath, sauna, gym & spa

treatments (extra charge). Mobility Grade: 4 – Locality: Generally level. Hotel:Ramp or lift alternative to all steps.

Your Holiday Includes� Door to door service� Our own courier service� Club Class Extra Legroom Coach� 4 nights half board� Outlined excursions� Guided tour of CanterburyCathedral

� Return Channel Crossing� Train ride on the Romney,Hythe and Dymchurch Railway


5 Day ToursMon 29 Jun – Fri 3 Jul 2015£499Mon 14 – Fri 18 Sep 2015£499


Tour Departs By: 10.00am (Jul)10.30 (Sep)Returns By: 3.30pmTimes are approximate

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Pashley Manor Tulip Festival Canterbury

© Flickr – Farrukh

PASHLEY MANOR& Tulip Festival

Michelham Priory

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KENT CASTLESin the ‘Garden of England’

Kent is known as the‘Garden of England’ and it’s easy

to see why. Our itinerary includes visits tosome of the highlights of the area including Leeds

Castle, Sissinghurst Gardens, Penshurst Place HeverCastle and Walmer Castle & Gardens.

Your Holiday ItineraryMonday We commence our journey

south, with our first excursion being to LeedsCastle. Originally Norman, built on twoislands in a lake, it has often been described as“the loveliest castle in the world”. A romanticstone bridge links the keep, which rises sheerfrom the lake, and the turreted main building.The interior is graced with splendid works ofart, statues, carvings and tapestriesTuesday An afternoon visit to SissinghurstGardens (NT) is one of the world’s mostcelebrated gardens and was the creation ofVita Sackville-West and her husband Sir HaroldNicholson. There is an intimate and romanticatmosphere and the gardens offer an array ofcolour throughout the seasons.Wednesday Following in the footsteps of theTudors we visit Penshurst Place. On our tourof the house discover why the Sidney family,who still own it to this day, were gifted theproperty in 1552 by Henry VIII’s son, EdwardVI. Following this we visit nearby HeverCastle, childhood home of Anne Boleyn.Enjoy a leisurely free flow (non-guided) visitthrough the intimate castle andmagnificent grounds.Thursday Our visit today is tointeresting Walmer Castle &Gardens (EH), originally builtduring the reign of Henry VIIIand once the residence of theLord Warden of the Cinque Portsand there are interesting gardens to explore, including the Queen Mother’s Garden.On our return we visit Barnsole Vineyard for a guided tour and free tastings too!Friday We return home with a suitable stop for lunch en-route.

Your HotelMarriott Tudor Park, Nr Maidstone HHHH

Our well appointed hotel is surrounded bybeautiful countryside and close to the RiverMedway. Restaurant, bar & lounge. Indoor pool,

gym & spa facilities. Mobility Grade: 3 – Locality fairly level. Hotel has few stepsin corridors and has a lift to all floors.


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Your Holiday Includes� Door to door service� Our own courier service� Club Class Extra Legroom Coach� 4 nights half board� Entrances to Leeds Castle,Sissinghurst Garden (NT),Penshurst Place House, HeverCastle & Gardens and WalmerCastle & Gardens (EH)


5 Day TourMon 24 – Fri 28 Aug 2015£519



Reductions available for (EH)English Heritage & (NT) NationalTrust Members

We are delighted tooffer again this Kent tour for 2015.

The highlight is a visit to locations filmedfor the popular TV series ‘Call the Midwife’.

The fascinating world of Charles Dickens is featuredwith the Grand Tour experience, and we enjoy a coastal

drive to Broadstairs, and a visit to historic Canterbury with itsmagnificent Cathedral

Your Holiday ItineraryMonday We head to the south east, makinga stop for lunch en-route.Tuesday Today’s excursion takes us first toChatham and the famous Historic NavalDockyard. This vast maritime heritage siteoffers the visitor much to see, with anabundance of historic buildings datingfrom 1704, three warships, dry docks,Royal Dockyard Museum and much more.This afternoon in the dockyard we enjoy the‘Call the Midwife’ tour led by the dockyard’svery own ‘Midwife’ we visit areas which havebeen used as locations for many of the scenesin the popular TV series. After the tour we havean exclusive chance to have afternoon tea inthe Commissioner’s House which was used asa 1950’s style restaurant on the programme.Wednesday We visit the genteel coastalresorts of Whitstable and Herne Bay, beforecontinuing along the Kent coast to Margateand Broadstairs, where Bleak House, Dickenssummer home overlooks the town. From herewe continue to Canterbury with its maze ofintriguing side streets, specialist shops andwelcoming cafes and pubs in which to relax.Thursday Today we drive to Rochester where we have time to explore the oldtown and cobbled streets. Time for lunch before we head to Dickens World, wherewe experience the Grand Tour, as our guide takes us back in time to the Dickens eraand hear about his life and times in Victorian England.Friday Sadly we return homeward to the Midlands, making a stop for lunch en-route.

Your HotelMercure Great Danes Hotel, Maidstone HHHH

Set with 26 acres of private grounds this delightful 4-Starrated hotel is built around a Georgian country house,adjacent to Leeds Castle. Restaurant, bar/lounge, fitness

& wellness centre with indoor pool, sauna & solarium. Mobility Grade: 4 –Locality & public areas: Generally level. Lift access from car park. Lift to all floors.

Your Holiday Includes� Door to door service� Our own courier service� Club Class Extra Legroom Coach� 4 nights half board� Outlined excursions� Entrance to Chatham HistoricDockyard with ‘Call theMidwife’ guided tour &afternoon tea at the‘Commissioners’ House

� Entrance to Dickens World &the ‘Grand Tour’





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‘CALL THE MIDWIFE’in Historic Kent

Penshurst Place Call the Midwife

© Flickr – John Lees

Walmer Castle

© Flickr – Karen Roe


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This popular two day tourbrings you both the enchanting

delights of Chartwell, home of Sir WinstonChurchill, and the ultimate in luxury train travel;

the magical Belmont British Pullman – part of theVenice Simplon Orient Express. Step on board for a treat

not to be missed!

Your Holiday ItineraryWednesday We travel south and visitbeautiful Chartwell House (NT), the familyhome where Britain’s wartime Prime Ministerlived for more than 40 years. See the rooms asthey were in Churchill’s time right down tothe daily papers and his famous cigars. Boughtby Sir Winston for its magnificent views overthe Weald of Kent to Sussex, Chartwell was hishome and the place from which he drewinspiration from 1924 until the end of his life.The rooms and gardens remain much as theywere when he lived here, with pictures, books,maps and personal mementoes stronglyevoking the career and wide-ranging interestsof this great statesman. Later, we continue toour hotel for our overnight stay.Thursday In the morning we visit DoverCastle (EH) one of the English Heritage‘flagship’ sites. Visit the secret wartime tunnelsand capture the atmosphere of World War II.You can explore the medieval undergroundworks, marvel at the grandeur of a medievalcourt and enjoy fantastic views from thebattlements. In the afternoon we drive toFolkestone to be welcomed aboard theelegant Belmont British Pullman – part of theVenice Simplon ‘Orient Express’.We will travel in pristine amber andcream carriages with theirmarquetry, ornate brassaccoutrements, engraved glassand mosaic floors and duringour memorable two-hour ride toLondon, afternoon tea will beserved. Following this altogetherdecadent experience, our coach will be waiting at Victoria Station to return us home.

Your HotelBest Western Plus Hotel Dover Marina,Dover Seafront HHHH

A picturesque Regency hotel on the seafrontcommanding a stunning position with superb views

of Dover Harbour. Restaurant, bar & waterfront coffee shop, gym & spa facility.Mobility Grade: 4 – Locality: Reasonably flat. Hotel: A few gentle steps to frontentrance, isolated steps in public areas. Lift to all floors.

Your Holiday Includes� Door to door service� Our own courier service� Club Class Extra Legroom Coach� 1 nights half board� Admission to Chartwell House(NT)

� Admission to Dover Castle (EH)� Journey on the Belmont BritishPullman – part of the VeniceSimplon ‘Orient Express’ withafternoon tea


2 Day ToursWed 15 – Thu 16 Jul 2015£399Wed 19 – Thu 20 Aug 2015£399




FROM HENLEY TO HENLEYMidsomer Murders Country & Blenheim Palace

Our tour is centredaround the fictional villages of

Midsomer, which are located in thequintessentially English counties of Oxfordshire

and Buckinghamshire and includes visits to WaddesdonManor, Blenheim Palace and a leisurely Cruise on the River

Thames.

Your Holiday ItineraryThursday We travel via the market town ofOld Amersham, which provided the backdropfor many episodes of Midsomer Murders,exploring the picturesque high street which islined with half-timbered cottages. Look out forthe Crown Hotel, which played a starring rolein the film ‘Four Weddings & a Funeral’.We continue to Chenies Manor House.Built in around 1460, this Tudor house playedhost to visits by Henry VIII and Elizabeth I.Friday Travelling through the Chiltern Hillsand the Vale of Aylesbury we visit WaddesdonManor (NT) for an included guided tour.Built in the 1870’s for Baron Ferdinand tohouse his superb collection of 18th Centuryart treasures. The French renaissance-styleChateau has one of the finest Victoriangardens in Britain, an Aviary & Wine Cellars.We return via Wallingford, which featuredas Causton in several episodes of MidsomerMurders.Saturday Today we journey to Henley-on-Thames, probably most famous for its annualRoyal Rowing Regatta. We begin with a visit toHenley Rowing Museum, where we can learnall about the history of the River Thamesbefore enjoying a cruise of the river before returning to our hotel.Sunday We visit Blenheim Palace, one of England’s largest houses. This architecturalbeauty is set in over 2,000 acres of lush parkland and is the only non-royal countryhouse in England to hold the title of palace! On our guided tour we’ll visit the StateRooms to view the breathtaking paintings and priceless treasures and take a walkthrough the landscaped gardens, before returning home in the afternoon.

Your HotelThe Bull Hotel, Gerrards Cross HHHH

The hotel is opposite a village common andsurrounded by landscaped gardens. It feels like acountry house, yet you’ll be walking distance from

Gerrards Cross high street. The 4-Star Bull Hotel was built as a coaching inn in1688 and still maintains a charming period atmosphere. Restaurant, traditionalvillage bar, cocktail bar & conservatory lounge. Mobility Grade: 3 – The localityis reasonably flat. A few isolated steps within the hotel but lift service available.

Your Holiday Includes� Door to door service� Our own courier service� Club Class Extra Legroom Coach� 3 nights half board� Entrance to Chenies ManorHouse

� Guided tours of WaddesdonManor (NT) & Blenheim Palace

� A visit to Henley RowingMuseum & Thames RiverCruise


4 Day TourThu 16 – Sun 19 Apr 2015£409

Single Room: £43.50Holiday Insurance: £18



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Orient Express Blenheim Palace

©Orient-Express Hotels Ltd

THE ORIENT EXPRESS& Chartwell

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Dover Castle

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WATERWAYS OF LONDONa London holiday with a difference

This tour offers you thechance to see aspects of life in and

around London away from the usualobvious tourist attractions, with boat trips and

opportunity to explore the many attractions in andaround Greenwich itself.

Your Holiday ItineraryThursday We travel south to Windsor

Castle, home to the Royal Family for 900years. We include visits to the magnificentState Apartments, still used for StateOccasions and Royal receptions. Explore theCastle grounds and 14th century St George’sChapel before continuing on to our hotel andour 4 night stay.Friday This morning we journey into Kentand the county town of Maidstone.Here we have chance to explore and obtainlunch before our afternoon sail on the paddlesteamer Allington Belle. The cruise on theRiver Medway lasts around an hour andafterwards we make our way back to thehotel.Saturday Our jaunt today takes us intoLondon for a lunchtime visit to CoventGarden, and this afternoon we feature a boattrip on the Regents Canal to Little Venice,past London Zoo, Regents Park and throughMaida Vale canal tunnel.Sunday This morning we visit GreenwichVillage. We sail from Greenwich Pier andenjoy a cruise along the River Thames toWestminster Pier, seeing many famous landmarks on the way. We then have freetime to explore before we catch the return sailing to Greenwich, rejoining the coachto the hotel.Monday Departing our hotel we head to Frogmore House a delightful house,where you will find a selection of items originally kept on Britannia, the former RoyalYacht. We continue to Savill Garden; a garden for all seasons and a place of beautyand colour that’s loved by horticulturalists and enthusiasts alike. We journey through35 acres of interconnecting gardens and exotic woodland. Every garden has its ownunique attraction featuring a distinctive group of plants that introduce a fresh burstof vibrant colour throughout the seasons. We return home during the afternoon.

Your HotelThe Clarendon Hotel, Blackheath HHH

“The finest Georgian hotel in South East London”ideally situated overlooking parkland on the edge offashionable Blackheath Village. Meridian Restaurant,

bar & cocktail bar. Mobility Grade: 3 – Hotel is on three floors, lift serves‘in-between floors’, so there are approx four steps from the lift to each floor.


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Your Holiday Includes� Door to door service� Our own courier service� Club Class Extra Legroom Coach� 4 nights half board� Outlined excursions� Entrance to Windsor CastleState Apartments & Grounds

� Allington Belle Paddle SteamerCruise

� Regent’s Canal Cruise� River Thames Cruise� Entrance to Frogmore House &Savill Garden





An exciting and uniquetour for 2015 featuring various

iconic landmarks in and around our CapitalCity, enjoy a royal day out with visits to the

magnificent Hampton Court Palace and the grandWindsor Castle, the iconic Royal Albert Hall and the

surprising Royal Mews.

Your Holiday ItineraryThursday We head to Waddesdon Manor(NT), a superb French Renaissance-stylechateau built for Ferdinand de Rothschild inthe 19th century to display his vast collectionof works of art. (Morning light refreshmentsincluded). Later we continue to our hotel andour 4-night stay.Friday Today we visit Hampton CourtPalace – King Henry VIII’s famous palace –see the Great Hall, the Maze, the Tudorkitchens, the beautiful gardens and muchmore. Learn about the history of this historicand unique Royal Palace.Saturday We head to Westminster Pierwhere we enjoy a delightful 90 minutesThames River Cruise sailing along the RiverThames to Kew. Upon arrival our coach will bewaiting to transfer us to Kew Gardens wherewe have the afternoon free to relax in theRoyal Botanic Gardens.Sunday Today we visit the Royal Albert Hall– Opened by Queen Victoria in 1871 the RoyalAlbert Hall is one of the UK’s most treasuredand distinctive buildings. Over 350performances a year are held, ranging fromclassical to rock and pop to ballet and operaand more. Next, we visit the Royal Mews –one of the finest working stables in existence. See the dazzling Gold State Coach andmaybe catch a glimpse of the magnificent horses during this unique visit.Monday Departing our hotel we head to Windsor Castle – an official residence ofThe Queen and the largest occupied castle in the world. A Royal home and fortressfor over 900 years, the Castle remains a working palace today. We return homeduring the afternoon.

Your HotelThe Bull Hotel, Gerrards Cross HHHH

The hotel is opposite a village common andsurrounded by landscaped gardens. It feels like acountry house, yet you’ll be walking distance from

Gerrards Cross high street. The 4-Star Bull Hotel was built as a coaching inn in1688 and still maintains a charming period atmosphere. Restaurant, traditionalvillage bar, cocktail bar & conservatory lounge. Mobility Grade: 3 – The localityis reasonably flat. A few isolated steps within the hotel but lift service available.

Your Holiday Includes� Door to door service� Our own courier service� Club Class Extra Legroom Coach� 4 nights half board� Outlined excursions� Entrance to Waddesdon Manor(NT), including lightrefreshments

� Hampton Court Palace� Thames River Cruise &entrance to Kew BotanicGardens

� Royal Albert Hall & the RoyalMews

� Entrance to Windsor Castle


5 Day TourThu 10 – Mon 14 Sep 2015£549



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ROYAL COLLECTION& Landmarks of London

Regents Canal Hampton Court

© Flickr – Paul Hudson

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We combine the beautifulpastoral views and picturesque

villages of Constable Country, with somedelightful East Anglian countryside and peaceful

coastline.


Sunday The outward journey includes aconvenient stop for lunch en-route.Monday We can soak up the hidden beautyof Constable Country on todays guided tour.We visit East Bergholt, an unspoilt village andthe birthplace of the famous painter. We seethe church at Dedham and the area aroundFlatford, which were favourite landscapes ofhis. We continue through beautiful Suffolkvillages, including Lavenham, one of Britain’sbest preserved medieval villages.Tuesday Discover Suffolk’s secret coastline aswe visit Aldeburgh, renowned for its festivalof music and arts, started here by thecomposer Benjamin Britten. We continue tothe quiet, unspoilt resort of Southwold withits picturesque greens, lighthouse, church andwhitewashed houses.Wednesday We travel to the historic townof Colchester. With a history that dates back2,000 years its title as Britain’s oldest recordedtown is evident as you wander through theold narrow streets. We continue on to Beth Chatto’s Gardens, 6 acres of beautifulwater gardens created from an overgrown wasteland.Thursday We are homeward bound. En-route, we visit Audley End House (EH),one of England’s grandest stately homes. Equipped with original and reproductionVictorian fixtures and fittings the house creates an atmospheric portrait of dailyVictorian life – from butler and cook down to dairy maids and lowly houseboy. Thehistoric stables come complete with resident horses and a Victorian groom. Add thebeautiful grounds, the working Organic Kitchen Garden and Audley End offers afascinating insight into the past.

Your HotelBest Western Marks Tey Hotel,Nr Colchester HHHH

The 4-Star Best Western Marks Tey Hotel is favourablysituated near Colchester, the oldest recorded town in

Britain. Brasserie restaurant & bar, cocktail bar & lounge, extensive leisurefacilities include 15 metre indoor swimming pool, steam room, sauna & hair &beauty salon. Mobility Grade: 3 – Locality is reasonably level. A few isolatedsteps in & around the hotel. No lift but bedrooms are on ground or first floor.

Your Holiday Includes� Door to door service� Our own courier service� Club Class Extra Legroom Coach� 4 nights half board� Outlined excursions� Constable Country Guide� Entrances to Ben ChattoGardens & Audley End House(EH)


5 Day TourSun 23 – Thu 27 Aug 2015£399




HISTORIC NORWICHIncluding Norfolk Steam & Broads Cruise

Norfolk has a wide varietyof attractions on offer, including its

historic county capital of Norwich and thebeautiful Broads. We take in lovely Ely and one of

the highlights of the trip is sure to be our relaxingcruise on the Broads.

Your Holiday ItinerarySunday Travelling to East Anglia, we

make a stop for lunch in Ely, a charmingmarket town of ancient, narrow streets,timbered houses, medieval gateways andmagnificent cathedral before proceeding toour hotel near Norwich.Monday A fascinating trip to Norwich todiscover more about its extraordinary historyand heritage. We enjoy a guided tour onboard our coach followed by free time toexplore the city at your own pace. See thecobbled Elm Hill or relax with a boat trip onthe River Wensum.Tuesday Today we join our coach for theshort journey to Aylsham, where we enjoy arelaxing narrow gauge steam train ridealong the picturesque Bure Valley toWroxham, the ‘capital’ of the Norfolk Broads.There is time for lunch here before we take arelaxing and scenic cruise along the Broads.Wednesday Bressingham Steam &Gardens is our destination today, featuringgardens, a steam museum and several narrowgauge railway lines and a number of steamengines and vehicles in its collection. Plenty oftime to explore beforereturning to our hotel inthe afternoon.Thursday Homewardbound, and on the way,we visit the delightfulmarket town of Bury StEdmunds. There’s timefor lunch and sightseeinghere before returning home.

Your HotelDe Vere Dunston Hall, Norwich HHHH

An imposing red brick country house hotel setin 150 acres of beautiful wooded Norfolkparkland. Brasserie restaurant, bar, lounge,pool with spa bath, sauna & steam room.

Mobility Grade: 3 – Locality: Generally level with a few steps to main entranceand leisure area. Please note that meals are carvery style at this hotel butassistance is available if required.

Your Holiday Includes� Door to door service� Our own courier service� Club Class Extra Legroom Coach� 4 nights half board� Outlined excursions� Guided tour of Norwich� Train ride on the Bure ValleyRailway & Norfolk BroadsCruise

� Entrance to BressinghamSteam & Gardens


5 Day ToursSun 31 May – Thu 4 Jun 2015£499Sun 4 – Thu 8 Oct 2015£489



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Audley End House Bure Valley Railway

©English Heritage Photo Library

© Flickr – Gerry Balding

CONSTABLE COUNTRYWith highlights of Suffolk & East Anglia

Norwich

© VisitEngland-Iain Lewis

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A TASTE OF NORFOLKKings Lynn, the Fens & Sandringham House

West Norfolk is a trulyspecial place of unspoilt charm and

natural beauty. Brimming full of heritageand renowned for its stunning coastline and

unspoilt countryside, it is the ideal place to explore,unwind and soak up the sheer sense of space and

tranquillity.

Your Holiday ItinerarySunday Travelling east we make a stop forlunch in Ely, a charming market town, thento our hotel in West Norfolk, for our fournight stay.Monday We shall take a train ride on theNorth Norfolk Railway (The Poppy Line)from Holt, a pretty Georgian town to theseaside town of Sheringham for a lunch stop.We return to the hotel taking a scenic routealong the North Norfolk coast, visiting villagessuch as Blakeney, Wells-next-the-Sea and thetown of Burnham Market.Tuesday We travel to Sandringham House& Gardens. This estate is the much-lovedNorfolk retreat of her Majesty the Queen.The magnificent stately house is set in 24hectares of stunning landscaped gardens witha museum that is home to an extraordinarycollection of memorabilia. We continue to thepretty town of Hunstanton, which faces westand the only east coast seaside resort inEngland where the sun can be seen to setover the sea.Wednesday A leisurely day to Spalding, thegarden town of the Lincolnshire Fens. First we visit Ayscoughfee Hall to see theformal gardens of a historic 15th century wool merchant’s house, enclosed by mellowwalls in a lovely setting next to the River Welland. These beautiful gardens feature afishpond with fountains, a Garden of Peace, a yew tree walk and a herb garden.Continue to the renowned Springfield Show Gardens, in a setting of 38 acresincluding famous garden designs to inspire you, woodland walks and a popularoutlet shopping centre.Thursday We commence our homeward journey, stopping at Norfolk Lavender,with its interesting array of gardens.

Your HotelBest Western Plus Knights Hill Hotel,South Wootton, Nr Kings Lynn HHHH

Located just four miles from King’s Lynn towncentre, the hotel has evolved from a working farm

into the stylish, character filled accommodation you see today. 79 bedrooms,a number having patios leading into the walled garden. Elegant restaurant.Farmers Arms traditional country pub. Leisure club with indoor pool, sauna,gym & spa. Mobility Grade: 3 – Locality & Hotel are generally level.No Lift but ground floor rooms with easy access available.


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Your Holiday Includes� Door to door service� Our own courier service� Club Class Extra Legroom Coach� 4 nights half board� Outlined excursions� Train ride on the North Norfolk‘Poppy Line’ Railway

� Entrances to Ayscoughfee Hall& Springfield Show Gardens

� Entrances to RoyalSandringham & NorfolkLavender


5 Day TourSun 10 – Thu 14 May 2015£549



Racing is the ‘Sport ofKings’ and you can experience the

thrill of the races and a unique insightbehind the scenes on this special break for lovers

of horses and beautiful countryside alike. We alsoinclude a visit to Cambridge.

Your Holiday ItineraryFriday Departing in the morning, we

journey south for an included guided visit ofBoughton House, one of Britain’s grandestand best-preserved stately homes. As well asthe House, you can also enjoy the landscapedgardens, the woodlands and a grand countrypark. We continue to Cambridge for our threenight stay.Saturday Today we head for Newmarket,home of horse racing. Our guide will take usto the Gallops, show us around a trainer’syard, and visit the National Stud. This is afascinating and informative visit, even forthose not into horse racing. We visit the yardof a top trainer and see the daily working anda behind the scenes look at a real trainingstable, whilst having the chance to get upclose and personal with the horses. From herewe are off to Newmarket Racecourse for RaceDay. We have time for lunch, and enjoy theexciting atmosphere as you cheer yourfavourite towards the winning post. Duringour visit we have included Afternoon Tea atthe Races. Later we return to the hotel tohopefully celebrate a successful day.Sunday Our destination today is the University City of Cambridge, where we meetour guide for a tour of the magnificent University City. Enjoy an overview ofCambridge’s attractions and in the city centre you have chance to visit the OldCambridge Courtroom. Here you can see how the court worked around the middleof the last century. Afterwards we have free time for lunch and to relax beforereturning late afternoon to the hotel.Monday Prior to returning home we visit the magnificent Imperial War Museum atDuxford. Historic Duxford is one of the finest preserved examples of a First & SecondWorld War airfield, with over thirty aircraft on display including Concorde, Comet 4and Vulcan.

Your HotelHoliday Inn, Impington, Cambridge HHH

Set in a rural location, beside a lake, just a short drivefrom Cambridge City Centre. Restaurant, lounge/bar.leisure club with swimming pool, sauna, Jacuzzi & gym.

Mobility Grade: 3 – Locality & Hotel are generally level. All bedrooms arespread over two floors only. No Lift but ground floor rooms available.

Your Holiday Includes� Door to door service� Our own courier service� Club Class Extra Legroom Coach� 3 nights half board� Outlined excursions� Entrance to Boughton House� Guided tour of the NationalStud & entrance to NewmarketRaces with afternoon tea

� Guided tour of Cambridge� Entrance to the Imperial WarMuseum at Duxford


4 Day TourFri 7 – Mon 10 Aug 2015£409



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COME RACING IN NEWMARKETCambridge & the History of Flight

Sandringham House National Stud

© www.geograph.org.uk – Richard Humphrey

© By gracious permission of H.M. The Queen

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visits to Belton House, the perfect Englishcountry house featured in BBC’s TV adaptation of

Pride & Prejudice, the birthplace of Sir Isaac Newton –Woolsthorpe Manor. We also enjoy a guided tour of Lincoln

and its magnificent Lincoln Cathedral whilst also exploring theregions rich aviation heritage.

Your Holiday ItineraryMonday We drive to Barnsdale Gardens,home to 38 individual gardens created by thelate Geoff Hamilton, former presenter of theBBC’s ‘Gardeners World’ before continuingto Stamford, England’s ‘Finest Stone Town’,that has retained much of its old world charm.Later we continue to our hotel and our fournight stay.Tuesday We head to the historic City ofLincoln where we meet our guide for afamiliarisation tour of the city on the coach.Also, later in the day we enjoy a guided tourof the magnificent medieval Cathedral.The old town is a labyrinth of little alleywaysand interesting shops to explore and thereare plenty of tea rooms to keep you goingWednesday Today we visit Belton House(NT), one of the finest restoration houses inthe country and featured in BBC’s Jane Eyre,Pride and Prejudice and Tom Jones. Builtbetween 1685-1688 with stunning interiors,fine plasterwork and woodcarvings it alsohouses an important collection of paintings,furniture, tapestries and silverware.Thursday We drive to RAF Coningsby, home of the Battle of Britain MemorialFlight, which could include Spitfires, Hurricanes or the only flying Lancaster Bomberin Britain. We continue to the charming village of Woodall Spa, where we can findthe magnificent memorial to the ‘Dambusters’ 617 Squadron and perhaps take tea atthe famous ‘Tea House in the Woods’.Friday Departing our hotel we drive to Woolsthorpe Manor (NT), birthplace ofSir Isaac Newton. Furnished as a 17th century farmhouse you can still see the famousapple tree that inspired his thoughts on gravity. We return home during the afternoon.

Your HotelThe Olde Barn Hotel, Marston,Nr Grantham HHH

Set in luscious Lincolnshire countryside thisaward winning hotel successfully combines rustic

charm with modern amenities. Restaurant, bar, lounge. spa/wellness centreincluding Jacuzzi, whirlpool & gymnasium. Mobility Grade: 4 – Locality:Generally level. Hotel: Generally level with occasional steps to public areas.

Your Holiday Includes� Door to door service� Our own courier service� Club Class Extra Legroom Coach� 4 nights half board� Outlined excursions� Entrance to Barnsdale Gardens� Guided tour of Lincoln &Lincoln Cathedral

� Entrance to Belton House (NT)� Entrance to RAF Coningsby� Entrance to WoolsthorpeManor (NT)





CHESHIRE GRAND DESIGNSHistoric Houses in Cheshire’s Peak District

A visit to this impressivecounty is not complete without

experiencing Cheshire’s top stately homes suchas Dunham Massey, Arley Hall and Tatton Park.


Monday We head north to DunhamMassey (NT). A wonderful Georgian

House & magnificent Deer Park. Cheshire.We continue in the afternoon to our hotel.Tuesday Today we visit Arley Hall &Gardens, one of the most fascinating statelyhomes in the North West with its elaborateinterior décor. The Hall proudly shows off itsVictorian Jacobean styling. The gardens arebest known for its herbaceous border, the firstof its kind planted in Britain.Wednesday We join the Mersey Ferries shipat Salford Quays for a fascinating six hourleisurely cruise along the whole length of theManchester Ship Canal. The 35 mile cruiseincludes live commentary and takes in somespectacular scenery as we journey through oneof Britain’s most important waterways.Refreshments and snacks are available on board.Thursday We visit Quarry Bank Mill (NT),one of Britain’s greatest industrial heritage sites,depicting life in the era of the cotton mill.Marvel at Europe’s most powerful workingwaterwheel. Later, we continue to historicTatton Park (NT), an opulent early 19thcentury house which sits amidst a landscapeddeer park. It contains some wonderful examplesof fine furniture and impressive works of art.Friday Departing our hotel we drive to northto join Snake Pass, before stopping atFairholmes visitor centre situated byDerwent Reservoirs. We continue along theshores of Ladybower Reservoir, used by theRAF’s Dambusters to practice their low level flying techniques during 1943, and theon to Castleton, often referred to as ’Gem of the Peaks’.

Your 4 Day Holiday Itinerary includes:Friday – Tatton Park (NT) & Quarry Bank Mill (NT). Saturday – Dunham Massey(NT). Sunday – Arley Hall & Gardens. Monday – The High Peaks, Snake Pass &Castleton.

Your HotelShrigley Hall Hotel, Pott Shrigley, CheshireHHHH

This impressive 19th century former manor house sits in262 acres of countryside on the edge of the Peak District National Park. Restaurant,courtyard bar & lounge. Leisure centre with indoor pool. Mobility Grade: 3 –Grounds: Relatively flat, with occasional hilly sections. Hotel: Few steps in publicareas. There is a lift. Both tours include 5 choice/3 course dinners with tea/coffee.In additional our 5 day tour includes one evening regional themed dinner menuwith Cheshire & Derbyshire specialties. Quiz night & one night live entertainment.

Your Holiday Includes� Door to door service� Our own courier service� Club Class Extra Legroom Coach� 3 or 4 nights half board� Outlined excursions� Entrances to Dunham Massey(NT), Arley Hall & Gardens,Quarry Bank Mill (NT) & TattonPark (NT)

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An exciting opportunityto see the three Queens of the Cunard

fleet all in one place at the same time willoccur in Liverpool on 25th May 2015. To celebrate

we have a fantastic nautical themed itinerary.


Sunday Departing our local area thismorning we make our way to our hotel.On arrival we enjoy a welcome tea/coffee asour luggage is taken to our room. There istime to settle in prior to dinner this evening.Monday Today we will get our first glimpse ofthe magnificent Cunard ships. Queen Marywill be berthed at the landing stage whilstQueen Elizabeth and Queen Victoria will besailing up the Mersey where they will anchorprior to Queen Mary sailing out of Liverpoollate morning. There is free time in Liverpool foryou to enjoy the wonderful buzz that theseliners will create within the city before makingyour way to the Merseyside MaritimeMuseum where, we have included an‘Atlantic Afternoon Tea’. Reliving the goldenage of transatlantic travel our afternoon tea isinspired by the elegance of iconic ocean linersof yesteryear with a range of French patisserieand classic British bakery favourites accompanied by an individual pot of loose leaf tea.Tuesday The traditional seaside town of Southport is our destination today.Described as sophisticated, cosmopolitan and vibrant Southport also has the oldestiron and second longest Grade II listed Pier in the UK, just strolling along it will bringchildhood memories flooding back. Victorian canopies cover some of the interestingshops in Lord Street making Southport a great place to spend the day.Wednesday After breakfast we visit the popular Royal Albert Dock area for somefree time before bidding farewell to the North West and travel back to our local area.

Your HotelThe Crown Plaza Hotel,Liverpool Airport HHHH

Located 7 miles from Liverpool City Centre, the 4-StarCrown Plaza is unique as it was the original airport

terminal for Liverpool. With its art deco character lobby, restaurant and bar thereare so many stories to be told! Mobility Grade: 4 – Ramp access to all areaswith a lift servicing all floors.

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Merseyside Maritime Museum


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Based in Liverpool –This fantastic ‘City on the Water’,

is the perfect location for this new tour.The Manchester Ship Canal, with the nostalgia

of the East Lancashire Railway and a visit to seeConcorde are all featured within this vintage

transportation themed itinerary.

Your Holiday ItineraryMonday We make our way to our hotel.On arrival we enjoy a welcome tea/coffee asour luggage is taken to our room. There istime to settle in prior to dinner this evening.Tuesday Today we drive to Rawtenstall,where we enjoy a nostalgic trip on the EastLancashire Railway to the famous markettown of Bury. Upon arrival we include a visitto the nearby Bury Transport Museum todiscover a wide selection of restored vehicles,vintage buses, a tram, tractors transportvehicles and a historic steam locomotive.In the afternoon we drive to the ‘RunwayVisitor Park’ at Manchester airport where weboard Concorde (Steep steps involved) for a‘Classic Tour’ of this iconic aircraft.Wednesday This morning we embark on acruise along the fascinating 35 miles of theManchester Ship Canal. This six hour cruise isas informative as it is relaxing, as we hear howthe waterway shaped the city of Manchesterand the North West. Taking us through locksand bridges that have remained largelyunchanged since their construction over 100years ago. There is a licensed bar to purchaserefreshments and snacksthroughout the journey.Thursday After breakfast wevisit the popular Royal AlbertDock area for some free timebefore bidding farewell to theNorth West and travel back toour local area.

Your HotelRadisson Blu Hotel, Liverpool HHHH

Located in the heart of Liverpool city centre,this modern hotel is a 10 minute walk from theRoyal Albert Dock. Restaurant and bar. Health &

Leisure facilities with indoor pool, sauna, solarium, spa bath & gym. MobilityGrade: 4 – Easy access to all areas with a lift servicing all floors.

Your Holiday Includes� Door to door service� Our own courier service� Club Class Extra Legroom Coach� 3 nights half board� Outlined excursions� A ride on the East Lancs

Railway with entrance to BuryTransport Museum

� Group entrance & Classic Tourof Concorde

� One way cruise on theManchester Ship Canal


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With beautiful beaches,great attractions and superb

shopping, Southport is the perfectdestination for a break. Promenade along the

Victorian splendour of Lord Street with its uniquerange of shops. Relax in the Botanic Gardens, Kings

Gardens or stroll along the UK’s oldest iron pier.

Your Holiday ItinerarySunday Travelling north we reach the Wirraland the historic village of Port Sunlight. Builtby Lord Leverhulme to accommodate workersin its soap factory, it is now a conservationvillage containing 900 Grade II listedbuildings. Our guided tour shows us aroundand gives an insight into this vast empirecreated on soap! Later, we visit Ness Gardensto view the beautiful gardens maintained bythe University of Liverpool with tropical plantsfrom around the world.Monday A scenic drive along the Fylde Coastcalling at the resort of Lytham St Annes, thenon to Blackpool, the biggest and most popularseaside resort in Europe. Everyone has heardof the Blackpool Tower and the Golden Mile,but there’s so much more to offer. To reallyget away from it all, try a leisurely strollthrough leafy Stanley Park, Blackpool’s award-winning horticultural and wildlife treasure.Tuesday A day at leisure in resort.Wednesday Enjoy a guided tour aroundPendle Hill, where we learn ofthe story of the PendleWitches. Later relax and take inthe scenery as we travel to thehistoric market town ofClitheroe.Thursday On leavingSouthport we make our way toCrosby to view Antony Gormley’s ‘Another Place’ – 100 cast iron figures spread outalong 3 kilometres of the foreshore and stretching almost one kilometre out to sea.We continue to Liverpool’s Royal Albert Dock, the city’s number one visitorattraction. Discover award winning visitor attractions such as Tate Liverpool, YellowDuck Tours, The Beatles Story, Shiverpool Ghost Tours and The Merseyside MaritimeMuseum before returning home in the early evening.

Your HotelThe Ramada Plaza Hotel, Southport HHHH

With views over Marina Lake, our hotel is situated onthe Waterfront Promenade and is within easy access toLord Street, famous for its quality shopping. Restaurant

& bar/lounge. Mobility Grade: 4 – Resort: Generally level. Hotel: level with a liftto all floors.

Your Holiday Includes� Door to door service� Our own courier service� Club Class Extra Legroom Coach� 4 nights half board� Outlined excursions� Guided tour of Port Sunlight &

entrance to Ness Gardens� Guided tour through the Forest

of Bowland� Pendle Witches guided tour


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BLACKPOOL ILLUMINATIONSIncluding the Lakes & the Dales

Blackpool is Britain’sfavourite holiday resort – bright and

bustling – with non-stop fun. Famous for its"Golden Mile". There is seven miles of wide sandy

beach to enjoy. Famous for its Illuminations, from thebeginning of September to November, when over half a

million light bulbs decorate the promenade which isdominated by the 518 foot Tower – It is a sight not to be missed!

Your Holiday ItineraryMonday We drive north stopping en-route atSalford Quays, Greater Manchester’s uniquewaterfront destination. Home to the ImperialWar Museum North and The Lowry amongstothers the Quays offers a fantastic choice ofthings to do and see before we continue onto our hotel for four nights.Tuesday Enjoy an excursion to the LakeDistrict, exploring one of the loveliest areas inEngland, where the landscape remainsunchanged from the days when the Lakelandpoets wrote of its stunning beauty. Ourdestination is Bowness-on-Windermere,where we include a steamer trip on England’slargest lake followed by a visit to theAquarium of the Lakes, where the all newfeatures allow you to explore the lakes of theworld along with those a little closer to home.Wednesday A day at leisure to discover thejoys of Blackpool. After dinner enjoy a guidedtour of the lights – If you think you’ve seenthem before, don’t believe it – eachyear brings fantastic new features!Thursday Today we visit theYorkshire Dales enjoying a scenic drivethrough some of the loveliest countryin the north, visiting Settle in the heartof the limestone country, and with timeto explore historic Skipton. Return viathe ancient market town of Clitheroe.Friday We head homeward with asuitable stop for refreshments en-route.

Your HotelThe Imperial Hotel, Blackpool HHHH

Situated on the North Promenade with spectacularviews over the beaches and sea, the hotel is withinminutes of the towns major attractions. Restaurant,

bar & Lounge. Indoor leisure complex with pool, sauna, steam room, Jacuzzi &gymnasium. Mobility Grade: 4 – Resort: Generally level. Hotel: A few steps toentrance with isolated steps inside, however there is a lift to all floors.

Your Holiday Includes� Door to door service� Our own courier service� Club Class Extra Legroom Coach� 4 nights half board� Outlined excursions� Windermere Lake Cruise &

Entrance to the Aquarium ofthe Lakes

� Guided tour of the lights


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The Lake District andCumbria is a magical region of high

peaks, open fells, lakes and sparkling rivers.Cumbria is not just the Lake District. This large

county also encompasses quieter, less frequented areaswith a unique quality all of their own. The Eden Valley and

parts of the Yorkshire Dales National Park all fall within theboundaries.

Your Holiday ItineraryMonday We travel north with a suitable stopfor lunch en-route, arriving at our hotel in theafternoon and our four night stay.Tuesday Today’s excursion is entitled ‘Rails,Sails & Tails’ and commences with a steamtrain journey from Haverthwaite to Lakeside,where we then embark on a leisurely 40minute cruise across Lake Windermere toBowness. Next, we continue to the ‘Worldof Beatrix Potter’, where we discover thecharacters, with unique displays andinteractive exhibits, followed by afternoon tea.Wednesday We travel to Settle for a trainride over the Settle to Carlisle Railway.The 72 mile route takes you on a journeythrough the magnificent Yorkshire Dales,over the 24 arches of the Ribblehead Viaductbefore plunging in to the longest tunnel onthe line at Blea Moor. Emerging onto the sideof Dentdale, the line leaves the Dales atGarsdale and makes its way through thegentle, lush rolling hills of the Eden Valley,before arriving in the great border city ofCarlisle. Time permitting; we journey on overthe border to Gretna Green – famed for theMarriage Room and the legendry Anvil at theOld Blacksmiths. (Please note: The Trainjourney will not be by steam).Thursday Our excursion today takes in some of the finest scenery of the NorthernLakes. We drive via the tranquil waters of Ullswater to Patterdale and then over themagnificent Kirkstone Pass. We continue to Grasmere, where we include a visit toDove Cottage, the former home of Wordsworth, before continuing along the banksof Thirlmere and on to Keswick.Friday Departing after breakfast we travel home via Leighton Hall where we gain afascinating insight in to the history of the famous Lancashire furniture makingdynasty; the Gillow family on our guided tour. In addition to the magnificent Hallyou can wander through the spectacular grounds and gardens before returninghome in the early evening.

Your HotelBest Western Shap Wells Hotel,Nr Shap HHH

Situated in a secluded, wooded valley, high in theShap Fells, surrounded by mountain streams and

open moors. Look out for the established residents – the numerous enchantingred squirrels. Restaurant, bar & lounge. Regular entertainment programme.Mobility Grade: 3 – Lift to all 3 floors. Various steps throughout the hotel.Limited number of ground floor bedrooms.

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Your Holiday Includes� Door to door service� Our own courier service� Club Class Extra Legroom Coach� 4 nights half board� Outlined excursions� Train ride on the Lakeside &

Haverthwaite Railway, LakeCruise to Bowness & entrance& afternoon tea at the ‘Worldof Beatrix Potter’

� Single journey train ride on theSettle to Carlisle Railway

� Entrance to Dove Cottage� Entrance & guided tour of

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The Lake District is aunique destination and is home to a

stunning combination of rugged crags,rolling wooded valleys and tranquil lakes.

The bustling market town of Keswick is the perfectbase, from which we will explore some of Cumbria’s most

stunning and dramatic landscapes.

Your Holiday ItineraryMonday We travel north to Penrith, pausingat the Rheged Centre. Home to ten individualshops selling artisan food, outdoor clothingand beautiful designed craft products, a large3D cinema, art gallery and refreshmentfacilities all situated under one grass coveredroof. From here we continue to our hotel forour four night stay.Tuesday This morning we experience thecomfortable services of Mountain Goat.A fleet of mini coaches takes us first throughGrizedale Forest to Wray Castle for a briefstop before arriving at Hilltop (NT). This 17thcentury farmhouse was where Beatrix Potterwrote many of her children’s stories and itremains exactly as she left it. From here wemove on to the little village of Hawksheadwhere we take a lunch break. This afternoonwe make for Coniston Water where we enjoya cruise on board the steam yacht Gondola.Wednesday Enjoy the stunning scenery aswe travel over the Kirkstone Pass beforestopping at Bowness for lunch and time toexplore. Enjoy a scenic afternoon cruise toLakeside and a train ride on the Lakeside &Haverthwaite Railway.Thursday A free day to relax and exploreKeswick.Friday Departing Keswick we drive along theshoreline of Thirlmere, in the lea of mightyHelvellyn pausing at Grasmere beforecontinuing our journey homeward.

Please see Page 27 for our additional‘Single Traveller’ tour to the SkiddawHotel on the 11th May.

Your HotelThe Skiddaw Hotel, Keswick HHH

This popular hotel enjoys an excellent location in themarket square of the lovely town of Keswick.Cocktail bar and conservatory, stylish

restaurant & pleasant lounge. Mobility Grade: 4 – Town: Generallylevel. Hotel: Level location. Lift to all floors.

Your Holiday Includes� Door to door service� Our own courier service� Club Class Extra Legroom Coach� 4 nights half board� Outline excursions� Entrance to Rheged� Windermere Lake Cruise &

Train ride on the Lakeside &Haverthwaite Railway

� Mountain Goat excursion� Gondola Cruise on Coniston

Water� Entrance to Hilltop (NT)


5 Day ToursMon 13 – Fri 17 Apr 2015£499Mon 13 – Fri 17 Jul 2015£569Mon 7 – Fri 11 Sep 2015£559


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three scenic railway journeysthrough some of England’s finest and most

spectacular scenery. Based in between the bordersof Cumbria and Northumberland, we are ideally

situated for exploring Cumbria, the North Pennines and theEden Valley.

Your Holiday ItineraryMonday Morning collection from home tojoin the coach for the drive north to Cumbriaand our hotel for four nights’ accommodation.Tuesday Today we head for Longtown anddrive along Liddesdale as we make our way topicturesque Kielder Water and Forest Park.We take a break at the visitor centre beforecontinuing to Bellingham and Hexham,dominated by the Abbey overlooking themarket square. This afternoon we return alongthe path of Hadrian’s Wall, which stretchedsome 76 miles from the Tyne to the Solway.Wednesday This morning we start our firsttrain journey of the day in Carlisle. The linefollows the Cumbrian coastline throughMaryport and Whitehaven, the stunning seaviews stay with us to Ravenglass. Here we jointhe Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway –L’al Ratty steam train from the coast to thefoothills of England’s highest mountains.Seven miles of steam in the Lake DistrictNational Park.Thursday We travel into the Yorkshire Dales to Kirkby Lonsdale, where we findthe weekly market in full swing. Then we travel on past the immense RibbleheadViaduct, through charming Horton-in-Ribblesdale to Settle. In the afternoon we takein the most spectacular train journey on a main line railway in the whole of England –the famous Settle to Carlisle line. Towering viaducts, bridges, long deep tunnels,lovingly kept station gardens all help to make this one of the best loved lines in thecountry. We travel along the whole line through majestic scenery to Carlisle wherewe rejoin the coach for the ride back to Gilsland.Friday A final farewell to our hotel before we make our way south. We stop for lunchen-route, arriving home in the early evening.

Your HotelThe Gilsland Spa Hotel,Gilsland HHH

Set in 140 acres of woodland with fantastic viewsacross Irthing Gorge, where the River Irthing

separates the counties of Cumbria and Northumberland. Restaurant, lounge bar& coffee shop. The hotel is renowned for its entertainment. Mobility Grade: 3 –The manicured grounds are relatively flat & allow guests the chance to sit, relaxand enjoy the views over the surrounding countryside. A few isolated stepsthroughout the hotel. Lift to most floors.

Your Holiday Includes� Door to door service� Our own courier service� Club Class Extra Legroom Coach� 4 nights half board� Nightly entertainment� Outlined excursions� Cumbrian Coast Railway� Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway� Settle & Carlisle Railway





THE CONISTON HOTEL, Nr SKIPTON& The Yorkshire Dales

The Yorkshire Dales arehome to sublime scenery, interesting

attractions and friendly locals. Thehighlights of our itinerary are a falconry display, a

ride on the scenic Settle & Carlisle Railway and a cruiseon the Leeds-Liverpool canal.

Your Holiday ItineraryMonday We travel north, making a stop

for lunch en-route. We arrive at our hotel mid-afternoon, with time to settle in before weenjoy a captivating falconry display.Tuesday We join our coach for the scenicdrive to Carlisle where we begin the highlightof our tour today – a train ride on the Settle &Carlisle Railway. Travelling through theglorious wild fells of Westmorland and therolling hills of the Yorkshire Dales NationalPark, we journey through some of thecountry’s most spectacular scenery to thepretty market town of Settle, where werejoin our coach for the short journey backto our hotel.Wednesday Our day begins with morebeautiful scenery as our memorable routetakes us to Grassington then throughWharfdale via Kettlewell to Aysgarth.We continue through delightful Wensleydaleto the market town of Hawes, where we visitthe Wensleydale Creamery.Thursday Today’shighlight is a sceniccanal cruise on theLeeds-Liverpool Canal,with refreshmentsincluded. In theafternoon enjoy somefree time in Skiptonbefore returning toour hotel.Friday It’s time toreturn home today but not before visiting Haworth, home to the Bronte Sisters, withtime to explore the cobbled main street, or perhaps visit the Bronte Parsonage.

Your HotelThe Coniston Hotel, Coniston Cold,Nr Skipton HHHH

This impressive hotel offers excellent service and is setamidst 1400 acres of spectacular Yorkshire Dales

scenery, centred round a 24-acre lake. Restaurant & bar. MobilityGrade: 3 – The locality is fairly level. Hotel level. No lift but groundfloor rooms are available on request.

Your Holiday Includes� Door to door service� Our own courier service� Club Class Extra Legroom Coach� 4 nights half board� Outlined excursions� Falconry display at our hotel� Settle & Carlisle Railway� Wensleydale Creamery� Canal cruise with refreshments



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NATIONAL TRUST TREASURESof Yorkshire & the North East

Take refuge in thebeautiful gardens and parklands,

surrounding the fine National Trust homesfull of treasures on this popular tour. Included in

this tour is the awe-inspiring Fountains Abbey andStudley Royal Water Garden – Yorkshire’s first World

Heritage Site.

Your Holiday ItineraryMonday We travel north, first making a

stop at Nostell Priory and Parkland (NT)where you can obtain lunch in their fine tearooms and explore the house and gardensbefore we commence our journey to ourcomfortable hotel.Tuesday Today we visit Fountains Abbey andStudley Royal Water garden (NT). Set in thebeautiful Skell Valley with Abbey ruins, neo-classical temples, statues and follies – a trulyremarkable place encompassing nearly 900years of history.Wednesday Our first visit today is Haworth,an attractive village in West Yorkshire, locatedat the very heart of ‘Bronte Country’.We include your entrance to the BronteParsonage Museum and allow free time forindividual sightseeing and lunch prior tocontinuing on to East Riddlesden Hall (NT),a pretty manor house full of character, ourincluded guided costume tour brings thehouse to life.Thursday After breakfast our journey takes useast to Beningborough Hall and Gardens(NT) a grand 1716 Georgian Mansion withmore than one hundred 18th century portraitsand a working walled garden that suppliestheir restaurant.Friday We return home today making a stop in the pretty town of Bakewell, whereyou can obtain a leisurely lunch.

Your HotelMarriott Hollins Hall, Baildon,West Yorkshire HHHH

In a lovely wooded setting, this hotel offers friendlyservice and comfortable surroundings. Restaurant, Bar.

Indoor pool, spa bath, sauna, solarium & spa treatments (additional charge).Mobility Grade: 4 – Locality: Situated on a hillside, but the immediate areaaround the hotel is flat. Hotel: Generally level with occasional steps.

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and Parkland (NT), FountainsAbbey and Studley Royal Watergarden (NT), Bronte ParsonageMuseum & East RiddlesdenHall (NT) and BeningboroughHall and Gardens (NT)


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Yorkshire is blessedwith an abundance of great houses,

castles gardens and abbeys. Some arerestored, others are majestic ruins and some

have found fame as settings for television dramas.On this new and unique holiday we have endeavoured to

show you just a small selection of the vast array to be found inthe White Rose County.

Your Holiday ItinerarySunday Our journey takes us north toHarrogate, with a stop for lunch en-route.Monday Our tour today begins with a driveinto North Yorkshire and the ascent of SuttonBank, with magnificent views over the Vale ofYork, as we make our way to Helmsley. Herewe take a break and include entry into theWalled Garden. We then continue to CastleHoward, best known for its starring role in theacclaimed television series ‘BridesheadRevisited’. We enjoy a tour of the house andtake time to explore the grounds and gardens.Tuesday A short ride along the Aire Valleybrings us to Skipton – ‘Gateway to the Dales’.Here, we feature a visit to historic SkiptonCastle. Today is market day so we’ll allowsome time to explore the stalls and towncentre. After lunch we continue to BoltonAbbey. The abbey and priory ruins are set ina tranquil location alongside the River Wharfesurrounded by high moorland. Our returntakes us through Ilkley, viewing the famous‘Cow & Calf’ rocks.Wednesday Today’s outing takes us through the superb ‘Emmerdale Country’.Our destination is the magnificent Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal WaterGardens, near Ripon. The Cistercian Abbey, Georgian Water Garden, Medieval DeerPark, Elizabethan Hall and Victorian Church offer visitors an unparalleled opportunityto appreciate the range of England’s heritage at this World Heritage Site.Thursday Departing after breakfast we visit Harewood House, a stunning 18thcentury property with lavish interiors, extravagant furnishings and marvellousexamples of fine art. We also see life below stairs in the popular old kitchen, sculleryand still room. There is time for lunch before we return home to the Midlands.

Your HotelHoliday Inn Hotel, Harrogate HHHH

This modern hotel is superbly positioned just a shortwalk from Harrogate town centre and gardens.Restaurant, bar & gym. Mobility Grade: 3 –

The town of Harrogate does have hills and inclines and although the locality ofthe hotel is relatively level, a few steps may be encountered. Lift to all floors.

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The ‘Scarborough SpaExpress’ – a name to bring back

nostalgic memories of how train travelused to be – Travelling in comfy FIRST CLASS

Carriages we enjoy a ride and a few hours at theseaside. We also feature days out to Castle Howard in the

beautiful North Yorkshire Moors and a full day exploring thelovely Yorkshire Dales.

Your Holiday ItineraryMonday We journey north, making a suitablestop for lunch en-route, arriving at our hotelin the afternoon.Tuesday This morning we visit Thirsk wherewe include a visit to the World of JamesHerriott – a museum that pays tribute to thelife and times of Alf Wight, otherwise knownas James Herriot, author of ‘All CreaturesGreat and Small’. It lets visitors see a snapshotof life in the 1940s and of the man whocaptured the hearts and minds of so manypeople. We return to the hotel for an includedafternoon tea.Wednesday We make our way to Yorkwhere we settle into our comfortable FIRSTCLASS carriages and enjoy a steam train rideto the seaside on board the SCARBOROUGHSPA EXPRESS. (Please note no on-boardrefreshments are included). We have theafternoon in the town with time to obtainlunch and explore the harbour and maybeenjoy a stroll around Marine Drive. Our train isdue back into York at around 6.20pm, whenwe return to our hotel for later than normaldinner (Approx 8.00pm).Thursday We drive to Leyburn, at the eastern end of Wensleydale beforecontinuing along the dale through lovely rural landscapes to Hawes where we stopfor lunch and have time to explore the many attractions on offer – the WensleydaleCreamery, Ropemakers, the Dales Museum & Wensleydale Pottery. From Hawes wetravel over the moors to reach Ribblehead, with the magnificent 24 arch viaduct onthe Settle/Carlisle Railway. Our return takes us via Horton-in-Ribblesdale, Settle andover Blubberhouses Moor back to our hotel.Friday Departing our hotel we again visit York, where we are free to explore thehistoric City Centre before returning home in the late afternoon.

Your HotelAldwark Manor Hotel, Nr York HHHH

This lovely Victorian manor house hotel is situated12 miles from York, set in acres of natural park land.Discreetly converted to a hotel it still retains many of its

original features such as fire places, beamed ceilings and feature walls. Restaurant& bar/lounge. Health club with swimming pool, spa bath, sauna, steam room &gym. Mobility Grade: 4 – Reasonably level location with a few isolated stepsthroughout. All rooms accessible by lift.

Your Holiday Includes� Door to door service� Our own courier service� Club Class Extra Legroom Coach� 4 nights half board with

welcome drink upon arrival� Welcome gift in the bedrooms� 3 course/4 choice evening

dinners with tea & coffee� Afternoon tea on Tuesday� Entrance to the World of

James Herriot� FIRST CLASS seating on the

Scarborough Spa Express





SCARBOROUGHMagical Moorlands & Coastal Charms

Scarborough enjoys anunrivalled position as one of Britain’s

premier coastal resorts, yet also liestantalizingly close to North Yorkshire’s rugged

National Park and the rolling pastures of the NorthWolds. The town straddles two magnificent bays separated

by a headland crowned by a 12th century castle.

Your Holiday ItinerarySunday Travelling north we visit historicalYork. Free time to explore the sites includingthe city’s famous web of narrow shop-linedstreets and the glorious Minster beforecontinuing on to Scarborough in theafternoon.Monday We head south to the genteel resortof Filey for a short stay before continuinginland in the afternoon to Eden Camp, nearMalton. Housed within the grounds of anoriginal Prisoner of War camp we discover thestory of WW2 recreated using sights, sounds,smells and moving images to create a uniqueatmosphere that makes you feel like you’vetravelled back in time to wartime Britain.Tuesday Free to enjoy Scarborough’s manyattractions.Wednesday We follow the coast road toWhitby, the famous fishing port which wasonce the home of Captain James Cook.There’s time to wander the narrow streets andbusy harbourside before we join the NorthYorkshire Moors Railway for a train ride overthe scenic North Yorkshire Moors throughGrosmont and Goathland to Pickering wherewe rejoin the coach to Scarborough.Thursday We travel through Thornton-le-Dale to Castle Howard. Here “Yorkshire rivalsRome”. For over 300 years this palatial stately home has commanded its positionover the Howardian Hills and, more recently, was the setting for TV’s acclaimed‘Brideshead Revisited’. There is time to visit the house, take a stroll around thedelightful grounds and enjoy a drink and snack before we return to Scarborough.Friday Departing after breakfast we visit the superb Scarborough Fair Collection,where we discover one of the country’s finest collections of working Steam ShowmanEngines, Tractors, Cars, Fairground Rides & Mechanical Organs. We return homewardduring the afternoon.

Your HotelEsplanade Hotel, Scarborough HHH

This comfortable and friendly hotel, with first classservice occupies a commanding position onScarborough’s south cliff. Restaurant, bar, lounge &

games room. Two nights entertainment. Mobility Grade: 3 – A long levelfrontage and a lift to all floors.

Your Holiday Includes� Door to door service� Our Own Courier Service� Club Class Extra Legroom Coach� 5 nights half board� Outlined excursions� Entrance to Eden Camp� Train ride on the North Yorks

Moors Railway� Entrance to Castle Howard� Entrance to the Scarborough

Fair Collection


6 Day ToursSun 31 May – Fri 5 Jun 2015£565Sun 9 – Fri 14 Aug 2015£549


Tour Departs By: 7.30am (May)8.00am (Aug)Returns By: 6.30pm (May)5.30pm (Aug)


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DURHAM & THE NORTH PENNINESThe ‘Land of the Prince Bishops’

Durham & the NorthPennines is an area of outstanding

natural beauty – Besides the regionsacclaimed historic cities there is a whole host of

delights just waiting to be uncovered – A land ofstunning landscapes, open heather moors, dramatic dales

and tumbling upland rivers, with an intriguing imprint of anindustrial past.

Your Holiday ItineraryMonday We travel north with a suitable stopfor lunch en-route before arriving at our hotelnear Newton Aycliffe for our four night stay.Tuesday We visit ‘Locomotion’ in Shildon,a branch of the National Railway Museum,which contains many historic and interestingexhibits, locomotives and more. Later wecontinue to Durham City, home to the iconicDurham Cathedral and Castle World HeritageSite. We include a guided tour of theCathedral before allowing free time toexplore Durham’s ancient cobbled streets.Wednesday We visit Hartlepool’s award-winning Historic Quay – A faithfulreproduction of an 18th century seaportportraying the exciting experience of what lifewas like at the time of Nelson and Trafalgar.Home to the Trincomalee – Europe’s oldestfloating warship, restored by the people ofHartlepool – this superb visitor attractionoffers the sights, smells and sounds of thenaval yesteryear.Thursday A drive into the North Penninestakes us to Barnard Castle where we visit theBowes Museum – an important collection oftreasures including fine art, ceramics, textilesand dress. Friday A leisurely drive homeward whereafter an appropriate stop for lunch en-routewe arrive home in the afternoon.

Your HotelRedworth Hall Hotel, County Durham HHHH

A beautiful Jacobean country manor dating back to1744. Standing in 150 acres of Durham countryside, thehotel combines traditional elegance with contemporary

style. Restaurant, bar, Lounge, indoor pool & gym. Mobility Grade: 3 –Locality: Generally level. Hotel: Level entrance & lift to all floors.

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Your Holiday Includes� Door to door service� Our own courier service� Club Class Extra Legroom Coach� 4 nights half board� Cream Tea upon arrival, Dinner

in the historic ‘Great Hall’ onone evening with themed‘Prince Bishop’ menu featuringdishes which the powerfulPrince Bishops could haveenjoyed

� Outlined excursions� Entrance to ‘Locomotion’ at

Shildon & Guided Tour ofDurham Cathedral

� Entrance to Hartlepool HistoricQuay

� Entrance to the BowesMuseum





This tour takes its titlefrom the popular Geordie folk song...

go on we dare you not to sing it!Ah me lads, ye shud only seen us gannin’,

We pass’d the foaks upon the road just as they worstannin’;

Thor wes lots o’ lads an’ lasses there, all wi’ smiling faces,Gawn alang the Scotswood Road, to see the Blaydon Races.

Your Holiday ItinerarySunday We travel north towards Newcastlepassing Antony Gormley’s iconic Angel of theNorth as it welcomes travellers to the area,arriving at the hotel during the afternoon.Monday We visit the Beamish North ofEngland Open Air Museum, capturing thespirit of the North East in the 1800’s and1900’s. Attractions include restored tramand replica bus rides, authentic town street,colliery village, a mine, old fashioned sweetshop, working farm, steam locomotives andmuch more.Tuesday Today we join our boat for afabulous cruise on the River Tyne, withexpert commentary. Our cruise takes youunder many of the Tyne Bridges. In theafternoon we explore Gateshead Quays,including a guided tour of the Baltic Centrewith its five floors of modern art andmagnificent views of the Tyne.Wednesday Our excursion today takes us toAlston, where we enjoy a trip on the SouthTynedale Railway. We continue throughWeardale to Stanhope, with the DurhamDales Visitor Centre and Castle Gardens withtea rooms and craft workshops. Our return is via Blanchland, an 18th century villagein the Derwent Valley, originally created around an abandoned monastery.Thursday Departing our hotel we return via the ‘Locomotion’ in Shildon, a branchof the National Railway Museum, which contains many historic and interestingexhibits, locomotives and more, arriving home during the evening.

Your HotelThe Vermont Hotel, Newcastle HHHH

Occupying a great position overlooking the TyneBridge, the Vermont Hotel is located besideNewcastle’s historic castle. A short walk to the main

shopping centre, theatres and galleries with direct access via a downhill walk tothe Quayside. Restaurant, two bars, lounge & rooftop lounge. Sauna, steamroom & gym. Mobility Grade: 3 – Centrally located the immediate area is flat.A few steps at main entrance but a lift serves all floors.

Your Holiday Includes� Door to door service� Our own courier service� Club Class Extra Legroom Coach� 4 nights half board� Outlined excursions� Entrance to Beamish Open Air

Museum� Tyne river cruise & guided tour

of the Baltic Centre� Train ride on the South

Tynedale Railway� Entrance to ‘Locomotion’ at

Shildon





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The thriving city ofNewcastle and Tyneside is our base

for this Easter break. We feature a superbRiver Tyne cruise as a highlight, with time to

explore the Geordie capital as well as a trip to theseaside.

Your Holiday ItineraryFriday We travel north with a suitable

stop for lunch en-route arriving lateafternoon. Tea/coffee and hot cross bunson arrival. Then enjoy a glass of Pimmsbefore dinner.Saturday Discover Tyneside’s ruggedcoastline as we drive through Whitley Bay tothe delightful Victorian resort of Tynemouthwith its glorious sandy beaches, BenedictinePriory and mighty statue of a local hero,Admiral Collingwood, staring out over theNorth Sea. We return to Newcastle in theafternoon for free time.Sunday This morning we have a leisurelybreakfast and visit Newcastle’s famousSunday Quayside Market. We have lots oftime to browse around the stalls and look forthat elusive bargain, and chance to obtainlunch maybe in a quayside pub. In theafternoon we join the boat at the quaysidefor a fabulous cruise on the River Tyne,with expert commentary. The cruise takesyou under many of theTyne bridges.Monday Departing afterbreakfast, we visit historicalcity of York on our return.With free time to explorethe narrow street andperhaps visit the Minster wereturn home during theafternoon, arriving home during the early evening.

Your HotelMillennium Copthorne, Newcastle HHHH

The Millennium Copthorne Hotel stands in one ofthe finest locations in Newcastle, on the banks ofthe River Tyne, just a short stroll from the city

centre. Bedrooms are all river facing. Restaurant, bar, indoor leisure centre with14m swimming pool & gym. Mobility Grade: 4 – The hotel is on the level witha few isolated steps. Lift to all floors.

Your Holiday Includes� Door to door service� Our own courier service� Club Class Extra Legroom Coach� Tea/Coffee & Hot Cross Buns

on arrival� 3 nights dinner, bed &

breakfast� Glass of Pimms on first evening

before dinner� Outlined excursions� River Tyne Cruise


4 Day TourFri 3 – Mon 6 Apr 2015£389



BAMBURGH& the Kingdom of Northumbria

This tour covers a varietyof splendid scenery, contrasting

countryside, historic towns, ruggedcoastlines, rolling hills and quaint northern

villages. The ancient Kingdom of Northumbria offerssome of the most striking unspoilt beauty in England.

Your Holiday ItinerarySunday A morning drive north travelling

to Northumberland, arriving late afternoon atthe Victoria Hotel, Bamburgh.Monday Our jaunt today is a NorthumbrianCoastal Tour. We head south throughSeahouses to make a brief stop at Craster,home of the famous kippers. We continuesouth via Amble to visit Woodhorn, a superbdevelopment of a former colliery site into theNorthumberland Museum and CountryPark, featuring Coal Town and much more.Later we make our way to Alnwick, with itsmighty castle for a short break beforereturning to Bamburgh.Tuesday We visit the villages of Ford andEtal, a vast rural estate with visitor centre,steam railway, castles, paintings, cafe, tearooms, craft workshops and the Black Bull,Northumberland’s only thatched roof pub.We visit Lady Waterford Hall – the hall wasFord School until 1957, enjoy a ride on theHeatherslaw steam light railway, and a visitHeatherslaw Cornmill, England’s mostnortherly working water mill. From here wehead for the Scottish Borders region atColdstream and continue along the TweedValley to Kelso.Wednesday Today’s excursion takes us across the causeway to Holy Island. Wereturn to Bamburgh for free time, maybe to visit the majestic castle on the beach, orthe Grace Darling Museum. (The crossing of the causeway to Holy Island isgoverned by tidal times)Thursday We journey through stunning countryside to Northern Europe’s largestman-made lake set – Kielder Water, where we include an enjoyable cruise roundthe lake.Friday After breakfast we leave and begin our journey home.

Your HotelThe Victoria Hotel, Bamburgh HHH

Situated overlooking the village green of the coastalvillage of Bamburgh, a short stroll from the magnificentcastle and beach. All rooms are elegant and well

appointed. Restaurant & brasserie/bar. Mobility Grade: 2 – Immediate localityreasonably flat. A few steps throughout the building. No lift but hotel does aground floor rooms.

Your Holiday Includes� Door to door service� Our own courier service� Club Class Extra Legroom Coach� 5 nights half board� Hotel entertainment on one

evening� Outlined excursions� Woodhorn Museum & Country

Park� Entry to Lady Waterford Hall,

Ford Village� Heatherslaw Light Railway &

Heatherslaw Cornmill, Etal� Kielder Water Cruise


6 Day TourSun 6 – Fri 11 Sep 2015£605



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NORTHUMBRIA & EDINBURGHEngland’s Secret Kingdom

Northumberland, a richand diverse region with a long and

illustrious heritage. Discover a land ofmighty castles, pretty villages and historic

market towns; lush rolling countryside and heather-clad moorland; plus a coastline fringed by miles of

golden sands.

Your Holiday ItinerarySunday We travel north with a suitable stopfor lunch en-route before arriving at our hotelduring the afternoon.Monday We drive to the coastal resort ofSeahouses where we commence our journeyof Northumbria’s ‘Secret Kingdom’. Offshorelie the remote Farne Islands, home to a widevariety of bird and sea life. Following miles ofsandy dunes and unspoilt beaches we reachBamburgh, where the imposing castle looksout to sea. After a visit to the Castle andsubject to tidal conditions we travel overthe causeway to Lindisfarne (Holy Island),birthplace of British Christianity.Tuesday We visit Kielder Water, Europe’slargest man-made reservoir. There is time toenjoy the wild landscape before we headacross the route of Hadrian’s Wall, withglimpses of the ruins in the distance, toHexham with its stately Abbey and Roman influences.Wednesday A full day excursion to Edinburgh, ‘Capital of the North’. Toweringover the city is the dramatic silhouette of the Castle, with the lofty buildings of themedieval Old Town stretching down below it along the Royal Mile. After a shortguided tour by coach we are free to explore the historic centre and take advantageof the ample shopping opportunities.Thursday A morning excursion along Tyneside’s rugged coastline to the delightfulVictorian resort of Tynemouth. Discover its sandy beaches, Benedictine Priory andmighty statue of local hero, Admiral Collingwood, staring out over the North Sea.Friday Departing after breakfast we make a suitable lunch stop en-route beforearriving home during the early evening.

Your HotelHoliday Inn, Gosforth Park/Seaton Burn,NewcastleSituated in its own grounds on the outskirts of theCity at Seaton Burn. Restaurant & bar/lounge. Health

& fitness leisure club with 15m heated swimming pool, sauna, steam room,solarium & gymnasium. Mobility Grade: 3 – Locality and entrance to the hotelare generally level. A few steps shallow steps into dining room. Hotel is on2 floors only, no lift but lots of ground floor rooms.

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Your Holiday Includes� Door to door service� Our own courier service� Club Class Extra Legroom Coach� 5 nights half board� Outlined excursions� Entrance to Bamburgh Castle� Short guided tour of Edinburgh


6 Day TourSun 28 Jun – Fri 3 Jul 2015£509



For a holiday witha difference, why not

try one of our SeasideMystery Tours? The final

destination will be kept a secret,with the driver doing his best to

keep you guessing as he plans hisroute to the hotel. Will he tell???Where’s the fun in that?

Our destinations are always a pleasantsurprise, and represent excellent valuefor money with accommodation of ahigh standard. Many customers returntime and time again so if you haven’tyet joined us for a Mystery Tour, it’stime to get on board!

ALL YOU NEED TOKNOW IS WHEN!You choose the date… we choose the hotel!It’s fun and exciting to set off into the unknown! We can’t say too much aboutyour destination as it’s a surprise! Tours depart during the morning on the firstday, returning home during the evening on the last day. No clues here to thetime of departure either! Times will be advised approximately two weeks priorto departure. Will it be North, South, East or West? We can’t say, but we doknow you’ll be delighted when you get there!The MINIMUM Standards offered in all hotels we feature would include:

To make the most of the area around our location we have included an excitingmystery excursion, along with a tasty lunch on the return journey. So whynot make the most of your sense of adventure and join us on a wonderfulMystery Break by the sea?

Your Holiday Includes� Door to door service� Our own courier service� Club Class Extra Legroom Coach� 3 nights half board� Lunch on day of return� A mystery excursion


4 Day ToursSun 3 – Wed 6 May 2015£359Sun 30 Aug – Wed 2 Sep 2015£359

Single Room £60Holiday Insurance £18

Tour departure and return times –To be advised

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The Isle of Man has over200 square miles of beautiful

unspoilt countryside and a coastline withlittle coves and superb beaches. Our base is the

island capital, Douglas, with its delightful promenade,Victorian pier and little specialist shops.

Your Holiday ItineraryDay 1 We travel north to Heysham to

catch our ferry to Douglas, the capital andthe largest town on the Isle of Man.Day 2 A free day to relax, settle in andexplore Douglas.Day 3 Our destination today is the village ofCregneash, where we visit the National FolkMuseum, which provides a living, workingillustration of life in a typical 19th centuryManx crofting community. We continue to theSounds Visitor Centre for spectacular viewsover the Calf of Man before returning toDouglas via Castletown for a free afternoon.Day 4 We follow the course of the famousTT race to Tynwald Hill, the home of theManx Parliament, which has Nordic originsand is the oldest parliament in the world.We continue to Peel where we discoverThe House of Manannan.Day 5 We travel to Laxey Station, where weboard a train on the Snaefell MountainRailway to the top of the island’s highestmountain for spectacular views of the island(weather permitting!). We take the train backto Laxey and pay a visit to the Laxey Wheelbefore travelling the short distance back toour hotel.Day 6 We board our ferry to Heysham andcontinue south homewards to the Midlands.

Your HotelEmpress Hotel, Douglas HHH

Our comfortable and elegant hotel is located onthe Victorian promenade overlooking Douglas Bayand is just a short walk from the town centre.

Restaurant, bar, spa bath, sauna & steam room & gymnasium. Mobility Grade:3 – Locality is level. Hotel has 18 steps to entrance but alternative entrance isavailable. There is a lift to all floors and public areas have ramps.

Your Holiday Includes� Door to door service� Our own courier service� Club Class Extra Legroom Coach� Return ferry crossing

Heysham/Douglas� 5 nights half board� Outlined excursions� Ride on the Snaefell Mountain

Railway� Laxey Wheel� Admission to Cregneash Folk

Museum & the Sound VisitorCentre

� Entrance to The House ofManannan


6 Day ToursSat 18 – Thu 23 Apr 2015£595Thu 10 – Tue 15 Sep 2015£669


Tour Departs By: 8.30am (Apr)9.00am (Sep)Returns By: 4.00pmTimes are approximate

THE ISLE OF MANBy Air

Lying in the Gulf Streammidway between mainland Britain

and Ireland enables the Isle of Man to enjoyone of the mildest climates in the British Isles.


Sunday To Birmingham Airport forthe one hour flight to the Isle of Man.

Monday Today, we travel to Douglas, theisland’s capital where we board a steam trainfor a ride through lovely countryside to PortErin. The trains date back to 1874 and ourjourney takes us through picturesque scenery.We return via Port St Mary and thepicturesque Cregneash Folk Museum aswell as the Calf of Sound.Tuesday We include a ride on the SnaefellMountain Railway, which at 2,036ft offerssome spectacular views (weather permitting!)of the island.Wednesday Today’s excursion takes us toRushen Abbey located near Ballasalla withits fascinating, ‘Story of Mann’. We continueto Castletown and Peel before returning toour hotel.Thursday The day begins with a visit tothe Curraghs Wildlife Park. Then on to thefamous Laxey Wheel and Mines Trail.Friday We visit Tynwald, home of the ManxParliament, where we include a visit to themills. In the afternoon we return to Douglas,where your time is free to explore. Perhapsvisit the Manx Museum, admire the JubileeClock or stroll along the stylish seafront.Saturday We make our way to the airport to join our one hour flight to Birminghamand return home.

Johnsons Coach Travel are the tour operator for this tour

Your HotelThe Sefton Hotel, Douglas HHHH

Perfectly situated in a prime location on thepromenade. The hotel is a sympathetic mixture of afine Victorian hotel and a new extension set round a

unique indoor atrium water garden. Restaurant, breakfast room & bar.Indoor swimming pool with health & fitness club. Mobility Grade: 4 –Locality: Fairly level. Hotel: Lift to all floors.

Your Holiday Includes� Door to door service� Our own courier service� 6 nights with half board� Return flights from

Birmingham Airport (1 hour)� Airport to hotel transfers� Outlined excursions� Ride on the Isle of Man Steam

Railway and the SnaefellMountain Railway

� Entrances to Rushen Abbey,Curraghs Wildlife Park, LaxeyWheel & Mines Trail

� Entrance to Cregneash FolkVillage


7 Day TourSun 19 – Sat 25 Jul 2015£979


Departure & Return times are tobe confirmed

Deposits: A deposit of £250 ispayable at the time of booking

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PERRANPORTH& The Cornish Belle

The fascination of theCornish coast is legendary.

A dramatic coastline, pretty fishing villagesand ancient tales

of smugglers combineto attract visitors from

the world over. This tourbased in the attractive seaside

town of Perranporth, offers theperfect opportunity to explore foryourself some of the delights ofthe Cornish south west.

INCLUDED EXCURSIONSon all toursSt Ives & The Bay LineSoak in the dramatic views as we take a shorttrain ride on the St Ives Bay Line from St Erthto St Ives. Passing the golden sands ofHayleTowans we journey through Carbis Bayonto St Ives with its panoramic views, craggycliffs and colourful harbour. Free time toexplore before returning by coach to our hotel.Truro (Half Day)We visit Truro, where you’ll be able todiscover the impressive neo-gothic cathedraland regenerated Lemon Quay, a continental-style cobbled square lined with café terraces.The Lost Gardens of Heligan &MevagisseyA full day excursion visiting The Lost Gardensof Heligan, returning via the delightful villageof Mevagissey.

ADDITIONAL INCLUDEDEXCURSIONon 6 & 7 day toursBoscastle, Tintagel & PadstowA full day coach excursion to the prettyAtlantic coastal villages of Boscastle andTintagel of King Arthur fame, with itsremarkable seaside castle. We return via thecharming fishing village of Padstow, locatedon the Camel Estuary, in an area of Cornwallmade known by the late poet laureate, JohnBetjeman.

Your HotelPonsmere Hotel, Perranporth HH

In a superb location on the seafront, the hotel overlooksthe beach, is close to the shops and offers excellentvalue for money. Restaurant, spacious sea-view bar,

TV lounge & ballroom with regular entertainment. Mobility Grade: 3 –Resort: Generally level with steps to hotel from beach and town.Hotel: Fairly level, with public rooms on the first floor and a lift to allfloors. Steps inside some bedrooms.

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St Ives Bay line� Entrance to the ‘Lost Gardens

of Heligan’


5, 6 & 7 Day Tours5 DaysSun 19 – Thu 23 Apr 2015£4096 DaysSun 10 – Fri 15 May 2015£4957 DaysSun 14 – Sat 20 Jun 2015£5897 DaysSun 6 – Sat 12 Sep 2015£589

Single Room: £20 (5 Day) £25 (6Day) £30 (7 Day)Holiday Insurance: £23 (5 Day)£24.50 (6 Day) £25.50 (7 Day)

Tour Departs By: 9.00am (Apr)8.00am (May) 8.30am (Jun)9.30am (Sep)Returns By: 6.00pm (Apr & May)5.30pm (Jun) 5.00pm (Sep)Times are approximate


Falmouth is Britain’s mostsoutherly resort and the third largest

natural harbour in the world. In the narrowstreets of the bustling town centre you’ll find a

wide selection of shops, art galleries and ancient inns.

INCLUDEDEXCURSIONS on all tours

Marazion & PenzanceWe visit Marazion to view St Michael’s Mountstanding proudly across the waters of Mount’sBay. We continue to the busy market town ofPenzance, the largest town on the CornishRiviera, with a colourful promenade andvibrant centre.Truro & MevagisseyWe visit Truro, where you’ll be able todiscover the impressive neo-gothic cathedraland regenerated Lemon Quay, a continental-style cobbled square lined with café terraces.In the afternoon we continue to thepicturesque fishing village of Mevagissey.

ADDITIONAL INCLUDEDEXCURSIONS on 7 day toursThe LizardWe stop on-route at picturesque Porthlevenbefore travelling via Helston then on to theLizard, Britain’s most southerly village.During summer, clamouring colonies ofkittiwakes and guillemots inhabit the cliffsand the turf is carpeted with fragrant flowers.Trewithen GardensEnjoy a guided tour of this privately-ownedhistoric Cornish estate then explore itsbeautiful gardens to discover an astonishingvariety of species, rare blooms, woodlandwalks and magical glades.

Your HotelThe Membly Hall Hotel, Falmouth HH

Owned by the Andrew family for over forty years, MemblyHall offers an intimate and friendly atmosphere whilst

enjoying a superb seafront position on Falmouth Bay. Covered sun lounge,wellness sauna & spa pool, Jacuzzi, pool table, tennis court & short mat bowlsavailable. Restaurant, bar & lounge. Large dance floor & regular entertainmentprogramme. Mobility Grade: 3 – Town and hotel: Fairly level location.Hotel entrance has a slight incline & a few steps but lift serves all floors.Due to the nature of the building there are occasional steps on landings.

All tours include a Day atleisure in FalmouthYour Holiday Includes� Door to door service� Our own courier service� Club Class Extra Legroom Coach� 4 or 6 nights half board� Outline excursions� Guided tour of Trewithen

(7 Day Tours Only)


5 & 7 Day Tours5 DaysWed 22 – Sun 26 Apr 2015£3957 DaysSun 7 – Sat 13 Jun 2015£5997 DaysSun 16 – Sat 22 Aug 2015£5955 DaysMon 19 – Fri 23 Oct 2015£389

Single Room: £NilHoliday Insurance:£23 (5 Day) £25.50 (7 Day)

Tour Departs By: 8.30amReturns By: 5.00pm (Apr, Jun &Aug) 6.30pm (Oct)Times are approximate

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The ‘Diamond Isle’ as it isknown, has peaceful beauty and an

indefinable charm, along with a particularlymild and sunny climate. You can enjoy colourful

views of sailing activity in the Solent, whilst inland,amidst picturesque countryside; there are quaint villages

and bustling market towns.

Your Holiday ItinerarySaturday A morning departure for thesouth coast and our sailing to the Isle ofWight. We arrive at the Trouville Hotelduring the afternoon for our 6-night stay.Sunday A leisurely circular tour of the islandtravelling out via Ventnor, then following thedramatic east coast shoreline to Alum Bay,with its colourful sands and famed Needlesrocks.Monday In the morning we visit Ryde, withits glorious golden sands, attractive esplanadeand beautiful gardens. Later we visit the Isleof Wight Steam Railway, where hauled by avintage steam locomotive, we enjoy a specialjourney back in time.Tuesday A day at leisure in our resort.Wednesday We visit Godshill, aquintessential English village full of traditionaltea shops. Visit The Model Village, The OldSmithy & The Nostalgia Toy Museum.Thursday We visit Whippingham Church,with its connections to Queen Victoriafollowed by Osborne House (EH), her seaside residence. Marvel at the sumptuousdécor of the Royal Apartments and take an intimate glimpse into the private life ofthe Victorian royal family.Friday Homeward bound today, we catch the ferry back to the mainland andonwards to the Midlands.

Your HotelThe Trouville Hotel,Sandown HH/HHH

Gloriously situated directly overlooking the sea,opposite the golden beach. Split-level restaurant

with panoramic views over the bay, bar, lounge & regular entertainment.All twin/double bedded rooms have sea views at no supplement, ballroom,indoor leisure complex with four lanes for short mat bowls, ‘Trimnasium’.Mobility Grade: 3 – Hotel has a level sea front location with easy access toSandown Pier. A few gentle steps at entrance. Incline to main town. A few stepswithin hotel but lift serves all floors.

Your Holiday Includes� Door to door service� Our own courier service� Club Class Extra Legroom Coach� 6 nights half board� Return Ferry Sailings� Outline excursions� Isle of Wight Steam Railway

train ride� Whippingham Church &

Osborne House (EH)


7 Day TourSat 22 – Fri 28 Aug 2015£649



LYTHAM ST ANNESLakes & Lights

The elegant seaside resortof St Anne’s-on-Sea with its

fashionable shops and fine sandy beacheshas long been a popular touring centre for the

Lancashire coast. It is often regarded as a haven ofpeace and tranquillity compared with the bright lights of

its close neighbour, Blackpool, which is located only three milesaway. Nearby is the Lake District National Park – set like a jewel

amid the Cumbrian Mountains, where we can discover an enchantingregion of rolling hills, soaring mountain peaks and magnificent lakes.

Your Holiday ItineraryFriday Arriving in Blackpool step into thesensationally styled Blackpool TowerBallroom and prepare to be lost in a world ofelegant charm and refined beauty. Datingback to 1894 the Ballroom is famous for itsunique sprung dance floor and spectaculararchitecture. You can dance the afternoonaway to the sounds of the famous Wurlitzerorgan, or simply watch from the sidelines aswe enjoy a delicious afternoon tea. Later, wecontinue to St Anne’s for our 2-night stay.Saturday This morning we visit LancasterCastle. On our guided tour we aretransported back in time as we discover itsmagnificent Shire Hall, dark dungeons, andworking courtrooms which have witnessedfamous trials including the Pendle Witchesand the Birmingham Six. Later, we continueto nearby Morecambe to enjoy all the fun ofa traditional seaside resort with its awardwinning Tern Art Project, attractive stone jettyand sand and pebble beaches. Tonight afterdinner we include a drive through thesparkling Blackpool Illuminations, where wewill be joined by a local guide for a personal insight into the history and making ofthe lights.Sunday We travel to the Lake District visiting Bowness where we include a shortcruise on Lake Windermere before returning home during the evening.

Your HotelLindum Hotel, St Anne’s on Sea HH

A friendly, comfortable hotel serving notable cuisine,situated on the seafront close to a flat promenade andjust 10 minutes’ walk from the town. Restaurant,

bar and TV lounge. Mobility Grade: 3 – Locality: Fairly flat.Hotel: 7 steps to front door with ramp alternative. Lift serves somebedrooms. Restaurant is downstairs, served by lift.

Your Holiday Includes� Door to door service� Our own courier service� Club Class Extra Legroom Coach� 2 nights half board� Entrance to Blackpool’s Tower

Ballroom with afternoon teaincluded

� Guided tour of Lancaster Castle� Guided tour of Blackpool

Illuminations� Lake Windermere Cruise


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The natural beauty ofthe Pembrokeshire coast and the

Gower Peninsula are famed all over theworld. Glorious sandy beaches and seemingly

endless rugged coastline give way to the Preseli Hills,historic towns and little villages. We stay in Carmarthen

for our tour, ideal for visiting this delightful corner of Wales.

Your Holiday ItineraryDay 1 A morning departure with a suitablestop for lunch en-route sees us arrive inCarmarthen during the late afternoon for ourfour night stay.Day 2 This morning we travel to the popularholiday resort of Tenby. With the old townwalls, interesting little side streets andalleyways to explore and superb beaches,Tenby is South West Wales’s main holidayresort. In the afternoon we visit Picton Castleand Woodland Garden. Situated in some40 acres, we can discover just why they areregarded as Pembrokeshire’s finest statelyhome and gardens.Day 3 Leaving the hotel we head south tothe picture postcard resort of Mumbles,delightfully located on Swansea Bay.We have time for a look round and to obtainlunch. This afternoon we have a short driveto the Gower Heritage Centre at Parkmill.Here we meet our guide for a tour takingus to the beautiful unspoilt scenery of theGower Peninsula. After the tour we returnto the Heritage Centre and enjoy a GowerCream Tea.Day 4 Today our excursion takes us to StBride’s Bay and Newgale Sands to the magicalplace of St. David’s, birthplace of the patronsaint of Wales. A guided tour is included ofSt David’s Cathedral, the smallest in Great Britain. From St. David’s we head aroundthe Preseli Mountains back to hotel.Day 5 After breakfast we begin our homeward journey, arriving home during thelate afternoon.

Please See Page 27 for our Single Room Traveller Departures to the IvyBush Hotel

Your HotelIvy Bush Royal Hotel, Carmarthen HHH

Located on the River Tywi within walking distanceof the town centre, the 3-Star Ivy Bushsympathetically blends olde-world charm

with today’s modern facilities. Restaurant, large lounge area & bar.Mobility Grade: 3 – Immediate locality reasonably flat. Hotel: Onestep to entrance with ramp alternative. Small lift to all floors.

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Your Holiday Includes� Door to door service� Our own courier service� Club Class Extra Legroom Coach� 4 nights half board� Harpist and welcome drink first

evening and one further nightof entertainment

� Outlined excursions� Entrance to Picton Castle & the

Woodland Garden� Guided Tour of The Gower

Peninsula with a cream tea� Guided tour of St David’s

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Cardiff boasts all theattractions, cultural and leisure

facilities that you would expect in a moderncapital city – and it’s all so easily accessible!


Friday Our outward journey to Cardifftakes us via Ross on Wye to Symonds Yat,

a popular village overlooking the Wye Valley,We visit Symonds Yat West, home to the worldfamous Butterfly Zoo, where we include ariver cruise through the scenic Yat Gorgebefore arriving in Cardiff late afternoon forcheck in to our hotel.Saturday Our first visit today is to theenchanting Museum of Welsh Life at St.Fagans. This fascinating National HistoryMuseum shows authentic dwellings fromdifferent eras, from humble 2000 year oldmud huts to an impressive ElizabethanMansion. Later we leave for a short ride toCardiff Bay, and you can see at first handthe exciting new developments taking shape.Here you can see the Wales MillenniumCentre, The National Assemble, Scott Harbour,The Norwegian Church, the Visitor Centre andthe Helwick Lightship.Sunday Today, we visit Tredegar House (NT). This 17th century mansion houselocated near to Newport is set in a beautiful 90 acre park. In the afternoon we makeour way to the fairy tale castle of Castell Coch, with its conical towers and sharpneedle turrets peaking out from a wooded slope, you will think you have travelledto Bavaria!Monday –Departing after breakfast, we commence with a visit to Chepstow.Then following the shore road to Lydney, we travel through the very heart of theForest of Dean to Cinderford before returning home in the afternoon.

Your HotelMaldron Hotel, Cardiff HHH

Centrally located in St Mary’s Street, this modern hotelaffords spectacular panoramic views over the city centreand Cardiff Bay. Stir Bar & Restaurant & bar/lounge.

Mobility Grade: 4 – Locality is reasonably flat. Hotel: Lift to all floors.

Your Holiday Includes� Door to door service� Our own courier service� Club Class Extra Legroom Coach� 3 nights half board� Welcome drink upon arrival� Outlined excursions� Wye Valley River Cruise� Entrance to St Fagans Museum

of Welsh Life, Tredegar House(NT) & Castell Coch


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locations like Portmeirion to the gardens ofPlas Newydd on Anglesey. This tour introduces you

to some of North Wales’ finest gardens, all set withinan area of outstanding natural beauty

Your Holiday ItineraryFriday We commence with a visit to the

gardens of Dorothy Clive, near MarketDrayton. Whatever the season, this garden’s12 informal acres are worth visiting as wediscover a wonderful woodland garden; alpinescree; gravel garden; fine tree collection andspectacular flower borders. In the afternoonwe continue on to our Hotel in Llandudno for3 nights.Saturday We visit Portmeirion ItalianateVillage. The village is one of Wales’ premiervisitor attractions, welcoming around 250,000visitors every year. Surrounding the village are70 acres of exotic woodlands with woodlandand coastal walks. In the afternoon enjoysome free time in Llandudno.Sunday Across the Menai Straits and ontoAnglesey, we visit Plas Newydd (NT) withspectacular views of Snowdonia. The gardensinclude a fine spring garden and Australasianarboretum. The estate also has collection ofRex Whistler works and a Military Museum.After time here we make our way to one ofAnglesey’s newest attractions Plas CadnantHidden Gardens. Three different gardenshave been discovered, a large Walled Garden formerly a kitchen garden nowplanted with many perennials, a picturesque Valley Garden with river and waterfallsand an Outcrop Garden complete with a ruined folly. (Sensible footwear onlyplease and Plas Cadnant is not really suitable for people with mobilityproblems).Monday Departing our hotel we return to the Wirral Peninsula where we visit theNess Botanic Gardens. Filled with all year round interest, enjoy extensive herbaceousborders, a Victorian style Potager, an alpine house and more. We return home duringthe early evening.

Your HotelThe Merrion Hotel, Llandudno HHH

On the resort’s promenade and overlooking theVictorian pier and the magnificent sweep of LlandudnoBay, the Merrion is one of Llandudno’s principal

hotels and a firm favourite with our clients. Restaurant, bar & lounge.Mobility Grade: 3 – Resort: Level seafront and shopping area.Hotel: Level, with a few steps. Ramp entrance. Lift to all floors.

Your Holiday Includes� Door to door service� Our own courier service� Club Class Extra Legroom Coach� 3 nights half board� Outlined excursions� Entrances to the Dorothy Clive

Gardens� Portmeirion Italianate Village� Plas Newydd (NT) & Plas

Cadnant Gardens� Ness Botanic Gardens


4 Day ToursFri 10 – Mon 13 Apr 2015£399Fri 14 – Mon 17 Aug 2015£429



LLANDUDNO & SNOWDONIA& the Ffestiniog Railway

Llandudno is a traditionalseaside resort with a wealth of

attractions showcasing its Victoria originsand beaches offering spectacular views across

Snowdonia and Anglesey. Our itinerary takes in someof the dramatic and spectacular scenery of Snowdonia

National Park.

Your Holiday ItineraryMonday We enjoy a guided tour of theVictorian village of Port Sunlight beforearriving in the Victorian resort of Llandudnowith free time before dinner.Tuesday Today is free to explore some of themany attractions of this popular North Walesresort. We include a ticket for the opentopped bus to enable you to explore thetown and surrounding areas at your leisure.Wednesday We drive to Porthmadog wherewe enjoy a train ride on the historic FfestiniogRailway to Blaenau Ffestiniog. Then we takethe scenic Crimea Mountain Pass toDolyddelan, then on to Betws-y-Coed.Here the raging rivers of the Lledr, Llugwyand Conwy all meet and after free time wereturn through the pretty Vale of Conwy toour hotel.Thursday We drive over the Menai Straits tothe Isle of Anglesey visiting the elegant resortof Beaumaris returning via LLANFAIRPWLLGWYNGYLLGOGERYCHWYRNDROBWILLANTYSILIOGOGOGOCH – go on, wedare you to pronounce it!Friday We beginour journey homepausing inLlangollen beforereturning home inthe late afternoon.

Your HotelThe Merrion Hotel, Llandudno HHH

On the resort’s promenade and overlooking theVictorian pier and the magnificent sweep of LlandudnoBay, the Merrion is one of Llandudno’s principal

hotels and a firm favourite with our clients. Restaurant, bar & lounge.Mobility Grade: 3 – Resort: Level seafront and shopping area.Hotel: Level, with a few steps. Ramp entrance. Lift to all floors.

Your Holiday Includes� Door to door service� Our own courier service� Club Class Extra Legroom Coach� 4 nights half board� Outlined excursions� Guided tour of Port Sunlight� Llandudno open top bus ticket� Ride on the Ffestiniog Railway


5 Day ToursMon 13 – Fri 17 Jul 2015£525Mon 28 Sep – Fri 2 Oct 2015£512


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Discover the timelessappeal of narrow-gauge steam

trains on this fabulous five day holidayenjoying journeys on three nostalgic railways

around the stunning Snowdonia National Park.


Monday A morning departure, pausingon-route at Chester for some free leisuretime, we arrive at our hotel late afternoon forour four night stay.Tuesday Our first visit today takes us to theshores of Cardigan Bay and Portmeirion.We visit this unique attraction, setting for tocult TV series ‘The Prisoner’. From here wedrive to Betws-y-Coed where we have abreak with time for lunch. This afternoonwe head for Bala and enjoy a ride on thediminutive Bala Lake Railway, returninglater to the hotel.Wednesday This morning we have a rideto the village of Llanberis, in the shadow ofMount Snowdon. Here we join the LlanberisLake Railway for a delightful ride along thelake shore. We have time to explore andobtain lunch in Llanberis. In the afternoonwe return to Caernarfon for free time,maybe visit the historic castle.Thursday We begin with a ride along thecoast road past Conwy, with its mighty castle,to Llandudno Junction. We join a mainlinetrain for a delightful ride along through theVale of Conwy to Blaenau Ffestiniog. Herewe catch the Ffestiniog Railway for an exhilarating ride across the mountains,descending to the sea at Porthmadog. We have time to explore and have lunch inPorthmadog before catching the Welsh Highland Railway train which takes usthrough Beddgelert and all the way back to Caernarfon.Friday After breakfast we leave for home, where after an appropriate stop for lunchwe arrive back during the early evening.

Your HotelCeltic Royal Hotel, Caernarfon HHH

The 3-Star rated privately owned Celtic Royal Hotelstands in the centre of Caernarfon, just a short walkfrom the awesome World Heritage Site that is

Caernarfon Castle. Split-level restaurant, bar & impressive leisure facilitiesincluding an indoor swimming pool. Mobility Grade: 4 – Locality is generallylevel. Hotel has a few isolated steps but a lift serves all floors.

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Your Holiday Includes� Door to door service� Our own courier service� Club Class Extra Legroom Coach� 4 nights half board� Outlined excursions� Admission to Portmeirion� Bala Lake Railway� Llanberis Lake Railway� Vale of Conwy train ride� Ffestiniog Railway� Welsh Highland Railway


5 Day ToursMon 27 Apr – Fri 1 May 2015£499Mon 31 Aug – Fri 4 Sep 2015£532


Tour Departs By:8.00am (Apr) 9.00am (Aug)Returns By:5.00pm (Apr) 4.00 (Aug)Times are approximate

Enjoy the breath-takingscenery of the beautiful Snowdonia

National Park and Menai Straight on ourtour of this delightful region. With time to

explore the resort of Beaumaris or simply relax at ourcomfortable hotel, this itinerary has an unhurried pace.

Your Holiday ItineraryMonday After stopping for lunch in

historic Chester, enjoy a delightful journeyalong the north Wales coast, arriving inBeaumaris with time to relax before dinner.Tuesday We travel via Caernarfon, famousfor its impressive castle, built by Edward I andscene of the investiture of Prince Charles in1969. We continue to Portmeirion. Designedand built by Sir Clough Williams-Ellis between1925 and 1975, Portmeirion recreates anItalian village, with a truly Mediterranean feeland was the backdrop for the 1960s TV series‘The Prisoner’. We return via the Pass ofAberglaslyn, pausing for a break in Beddgelert.Wednesday A free morning to relax andenjoy our hotel’s location. Perhaps visit thesuperb castle which is a well preservedexample of medieval military architecture,or the gaol which will give you a fascinatinginsight into the world of the prisoner inVictorian times. This afternoon, we take aPuffin Island Cruise which hasspectacular views of Snowdonia. See theSeal colony and up to 12 different speciesof sea birds in their natural habitat.Thursday Enjoy some wonderful coastalscenery as we travel to Llandudno, Wales’largest resort, uniquely situated on amagnificent crescent-shaped bay betweenGreat and Little Orme. Our day here isfree to explore at your own pace.Friday Returning home we make a coffeestop in Betws-y-Coed and lunchtime stopin Llangollen.

Your HotelThe Bulkeley Hotel, Beaumaris HHH

The most prestigious hotel in Anglesey, offering style,elegance and a warm welcome. In a prime position onthe shores of the Menai Strait, overlooking the

Snowdonia mountain range. Restaurant, cosy bar & cocktail lounge.Mobility Grade: 5 – Resort: Level. Hotel: Level with a few steps. Liftto all floors.

Your Holiday Includes� Door to door service� Our Own Courier Service� Club Class Extra Legroom Coach� 4 nights half board� Outlined excursions� Admission to Portmeirion� Puffin Island Cruise (Subject to

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The Edinburgh Military Tattoo is aspectacle of music, light and precision

movement performed by the massed pipes anddrums of the Scottish Regiments and military units

from all over the world. Steep rocks form a dramaticbackdrop to the Tattoo’s Castle setting and, when subtle

lighting picks out the lone piper playing a lament from theramparts, few in the audience fail to be moved by the atmosphere.

NB Access to the Tattoo is via a steep gradient, which may be a problemfor people with walking difficulties.

Your Holiday ItineraryMonday An unhurried drive north with aconvenient lunch stop en-route.Tuesday Our destination today is beautifulScone Palace, once the capital of the Picts,the seat of parliaments and the crowningplace of the Scottish kings including Macbethand Robert the Bruce. A guided tour bringsthe fascinating history to life and we learnabout the celebrated Stone of Destiny and theoutstanding collection of antiques, paintingsand rare artifacts.Wednesday After a relaxing morning in ourhotel, we make our way to Edinburgh toenjoy a guided tour of the city and see someof the many famous sights. Enjoy dinner inthe heart of Edinburgh before we visit therenowned spectacle of the EdinburghMilitary Tattoo.Thursday A free morning to enjoy thecomfort and amenities offered by our hotelbefore we take a scenic tour to the historictown of St Andrews, named after the patronsaint of Scotland and famous for its golfcourse and University. There is free time toexplore; perhaps pay a visit to the British Golf Museum, the Castle or the Cathedral.Friday We return home with a convenient lunch stop en-route.

Your HotelKeavil House Hotel, Near Dunfermline HHHH

Set in 12 acres of landscaped gardens, our excellenthotel is an elegant country house with award winningfood. Award winning Cardoon Restaurant, comfortable

lounge & bar. Spa facilities including indoor pool, spa bath, sauna & steam room.Mobility Grade: 4 – The hotel is in a generally level location. There is no lift butground floor rooms are available on request.

Your Holiday Includes� Door to door service� Our own courier service� Club Class Extra Legroom Coach� 3 nights half board and 1 night

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CASTLES OF PERTH& the Edinburgh Military Tattoo

This tour takes in some ofPerthshire’s most impressive castles

including Blair Castle and Glamis Castle.As an added bonus we also include seats for the

Edinburgh Military Tattoo, a unique and memorablecelebration of music, dance and military pageantry.

NB Access to the Tattoo is via a steep gradient, which may be aproblem for people with walking difficulties.

Your Holiday ItinerarySunday We travel north to Bonnie Scotland.Enjoy a welcome drink at the hotel, alongwith a presentation on the castles and palacesin the area.Monday This morning, we make our way toBlair Castle, which enjoys one of Scotland’sfinest settings in the heart of HighlandPerthshire. We enjoy a guided tour to learnsomething of the castle’s 740 year history.This afternoon, we head to the picturesquetown of Pitlochry for a tour of the Blair AtholDistillery. This evening, enjoy a dinner danceand cabaret at our hotel.Tuesday A morning at leisure to discoverBlairgowrie. We include a 3-course lunch atour hotel before driving to Edinburgh in theafternoon for a short guided tour ofScotland’s capital. Enjoy dinner in the heartof Edinburgh before we visit the renownedspectacle of the Edinburgh Military Tattoo.(Please note it will be a late return tothe Hotel)Wednesday Morning at leisure, followed byan afternoon drive to Glamis Castle, ancestralhome of the Earls of Strathmore andchildhood home of Queen Elizabeth,The Queen Mother. The castle has witnessedmore than 600 years of history and our guide will share some of the many stories,secrets and intriguing tales that surround it. Our final dinner this evening is followedby entertainment.Thursday We return home, making a convenient lunch stop en-route.

Your HotelAngus Hotel, Blairgowrie HHH

This traditionally styled hotel is located in the centre ofthe town. Facilities include restaurant, bar, lounge andleisure club with spa bath, steam room, sauna &

heated indoor pool. Mobility Grade: 3 – Locality generally level.Hotel: Public areas are level but there are several steps to most bedrooms andin corridors. There is a lift.

Your Holiday Includes� Door to door service� Our own courier service� Club Class Extra Legroom Coach� 4 nights half board (NB: We

substitute lunch for dinner inthe hotel on Tuesday)

� 1 additional evening dinner inEdinburgh

� Outline excursions� Guided tour of Blair Castle,

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SCOTTISH ALL INCLUSIVE& the Panda Experience

An all-inclusive breakto Loch Lomond based in a 18th

century former Scottish Coaching Inn,located in the delightful village of Drymen.

We include a cruise on Loch Katrine with an includedlunch and an exclusive private viewing of Tian Tian and

Yang Guang, the only two giant pandas in the UK.

Your Holiday ItineraryMonday We journey north into Scotland tothe pretty conservation village of Drymen.Tuesday After breakfast we drive to LochKatrine in the heart of the Trossachs wherewe enjoy a leisurely cruise on the steam shipSS Sir Walter Scott. This is followed by lunchat the Brenachoile Restaurant overlooking theloch. After dinner, enjoy a traditional Scottishevening, with dancing to the skirl o’ the pipes.Wednesday A late morning departure forEdinburgh. Free time to explore Scotland’sgreat capital before we visit Edinburgh Zoo foran EXCLUSIVE private viewing of the Pandas,where you will enjoy a twilight talk and glassof wine or a whisky cocktail and learn a littlemore about the only two giant pandas in theUK. We also include some time in the newpenguin enclosure with the penguin keeperwith a chance to feed the penguins. We willdepart Edinburgh Zoo later this evening andreturn to the hotel for a late evening meal.Disclaimer: – If for any reason thePandas are not available during yourvisit due to breeding, illness or anyother reason, you will be offered analternative close encounter experienceand handling of other animals at thezoo.Thursday We visit the Kelvingrove ArtGallery and Museum in Glasgow.Kelvingrove’s internationally significantcollections are displayed in 22 state-of-the-artgalleries. They include superb paintings and sculptures, silver and ceramics, Europeanarmour & weaponry, clothing and furniture and relics from Scotland’s history andprehistory.Friday Homeward bound, arriving back during the evening.

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Your Holiday Includes� Door to door service� Our own courier service� Club Class Extra Legroom Coach� Welcoming Tea/Coffee� 3 course dinners plus coffee� Full Scottish breakfasts� 2 packed lunches� Complimentary glass of wine

each night with dinner,followed by a free bar between7.30pm and 10.30pm eachnight on selected house brands

� Nightly entertainment� Outlined excursions� Loch Katrine Boat Cruise &

lunch� Exclusive private Panda viewing� Entrance to the Kelvingrove

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On this nostalgic tour,based at the Winnock Hotel, Drymen

near Loch Lomond, we enjoy steam journeyson water and rail, and watch the beauty of our

surroundings unfold on some memorable excursions


Sunday We journey north with suitablestops en route, and arrive in Drymen duringthe afternoon with time to settle into ourrooms, before joining our host for a welcomedrink followed by a 3 course candle lit dinnerMonday After breakfast today’s excursiontakes us to Loch Katrine for a two hour cruisealong the full length of the loch aboard theSS Steam Ship Sir Walter Scott. Afterdisembarking we enjoy a delicious lunch inthe loch side Brenachoile Restaurant. Back atthe hotel this evening’s dinner is following bymusical entertainment.Tuesday Today we head to the steam drivenFalkirk Wheel, and enjoy a unique ride on theworld’s first and only rotating boat lift. Duringthe afternoon we board the Bo’ness andKinneil Railway for a steam train ride, and wehave chartered a dining car in which you canrelax in style and enjoy a delightful cream tea.Return to Drymen for dinner followed byScottish Night.Wednesday We explore Loch Lomond andthe Lomond Shores retail centre. In theafternoon a Tea Dance on board the Steamship Maid of the Loch (the boat doesnot sail). After dinner this evening, relax in one of the hotel’s lounges or bar.Thursday We bid a fond farewell to Scotland and commence our homewardjourney, making suitable stops en route.

Your HotelWinnock Hotel, Drymen HHH

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Your Holiday Includes� Door to door service� Our own courier service� Club Class Extra Legroom Coach� 4 nights half board including

Tea/Coffee after dinner� Welcome drink on arrival� Entertainment on 2 nights� Lunch at the Brenachoile

Restaurant� Afternoon Cream Tea on the

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WILDERNESS SCOTLAND& the Panda Experience

A tourfor the nature

lovers, as we go insearch of red deer,

dolphins, puffins, seals, redkites, whales, otters and sea eagle.

However for many, the highlight will bethe rare opportunity to have an exclusive

private viewing of Tian Tian and Yang Guang,the only two giant pandas in the UK.

Your Holiday ItineraryDay 1 We journey north into Scotland to the pretty conservation village of

Drymen, situated in the heart of the beautiful Loch Lomond and the TrossachsNational Park.

Day 2 We drive to North Berwick (Approx 2 Hrs) where we have a talk from a RSPBWildlife expert on what we’ll see today. Visit the Seabird Centre with its interactivewildlife spotting cameras. After lunch we board our privately chartered catamaran fora cruise out to the Craigleith Puffin Project and Bass Rock. This non-landing cruiselasts approx 1 ¼ hrs and you should look out for a host of seabird life such as Puffins,Gannets, Guillemots, Kittiwake, Eiders & Shags. We return to our hotel by around5.00pm in time for dinner.Day 3 Join us on an effortless, fun filled journey on to the panoramic high-tops.We travel to Aberfeldy, where you’ll be split into groups of six for your LAND ROVERMOUNTAIN SAFARI. Led by kilted rangers we can marvel at the scenery in a landsteeped in history with breathtaking views and no shortage of photo opportunities.You may even be lucky enough to see the Majestic Red Deer, the Famous Grouse,the elusive Mountain Hare and the soaring Golden Eagle.What’s Included:� Binoculars and telescope� Wildlife Identification sheets� Fact Files on Deer and other highland wildlife� Experienced and knowledgeable Safari RangerYou need to bring: Bring suitable outdoor clothing and shoes or boots and a senseof Adventure. Cameras are definitely recommended.The Weather: You often get4 seasons in one day inScotland. Please do not beput off by bad or stormyweather as this is often thebest time to see a Red Grousein the heather or some Deersheltering close to the safaritracks. The light on the hillscan change in seconds whichis a photographers dream andwill leave everlastingmemories.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Depending on numbersbooked this excursion may involve an earlystart – Departing at 07.15am, returning by3.00pm OR a departure at approx 10.15amwith a later than normal return time at6.30pm – Your exact times will be advisedwith your tour travel pack.Day 4 Following a full Scottish breakfast, wedepart the hotel and travel to Edinburgh Zoofor possibly the highlight of the tour – anEXCLUSIVE private viewing of the Pandaswith a zoo keeper. Our excursion will beginwith a morning visit to the City of Edinburghwith time a short time at leisure. Later thisafternoon, we will make our way to EdinburghZoo, where you will have free time to explorethe zoo at your own pace with hundreds ofexciting animals to discover. Early eveningyou will meet the zoo keeper at the PandaEnclosure, were you will enjoy a twilight talkand glass of wine or a whisky cocktail andlearn a little more about Tian Tian and YangGuang the only two giant pandas in the UK.Our visit to Edinburgh Zoo will be complete with time spent in the new penguinenclosure with the penguin keeper and a chance to feed the penguins. We willdepart Edinburgh Zoo later this evening and return to the Winnock Hotel for a lateevening meal.Disclaimer: – If for any reason the Pandas are not available during yourvisit due to breeding, illness or any other reason, you will be offered analternative close encounter experience and handling of other animals atthe zoo.Day 5 We depart the hotel after breakfast and begin our return journey home.Pausing for an appropriate stop for lunch en-route we arrive home during theevening.Please note your attention is drawn to the fact that some excursionscould depart earlier, or return later to the hotel than is normallyexpected on a coach holiday – This is due to the careful planning of ouritinerary, ensuring you get the most from your ‘Wilderness Scotland’adventure. This tour may not be totally suitable for those with limitedmobility.

Your HotelWinnock Hotel, Drymen Nr Loch Lomond HHH

Situated on the pretty village green in the conservationvillage of Drymen, located in the heart of the beautifulLoch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park.

Restaurant, bar & conservatory lounge. Mobility Grade: 3 – The resort & hotelare on the level. Hotel has no lift, but rooms are on ground & first floor only.

Your Holiday Includes� Door to door service� Our own courier service� Club Class Extra Legroom Coach� 4 nights half board� Outlined excursions� RSPB Wildlife Cruise to Bass

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THE CALEDONIANGreat Railway Journeys of Scotland

A novel way of touringthe glorious Scottish Highlands is

offered on this holiday, which incorporatescoach and train travel. We include THREE

spectacular railway journeys introducing some ofScotland’s most beautiful, remote and unspoilt scenery

that is not accessible by road.

Your Holiday ItinerarySunday Enjoy the ever changing scenery aswe journey north to Fort William.Monday A leisurely morning cruise fromFort William out to Seal Island where we canenjoy some of the world’s finest wildlife.Otters, porpoises and the Lords of the Isles,the amusing seals, that are all often found onthese shores. Our cruise lasts approximately90 minutes, after which we enjoy a scenicdrive through Glen Nevis.Tuesday We take the Corran ferry across thenarrow straits of Loch Linnhe to the remoteMorvan and Ardnamurchan Peninsula.Travelling along the shoreline of Loch Sunartwe then follow the ‘Road to the Isles’ alongthe Arisaig Peninsula through to Mallaig.Free time to explore this busy fishing portbefore enjoying our train journey on theWest Highland Line back to Fort Williamcrossing the marvellous Glenfinnan viaduct.Wednesday We visit the Strathspey Railwayfor a truly memorable heritage train journeyalong the shores of the Spey from Aviemore toBroomhill. A visit to a local heather centre isincluded before returning via Kingussie at thefoothills of the Cairngorm and Monadhliathmountain ranges.Thursday A day at leisure to explore thecharms of Fort William.Friday A morning excursion to Oban takes usalong the shores of Loch Linnhe and the Firthof Lorn. We depart Oban at 12.45 hrs forCrianlarich where we catch the 14.21 hrstrain to Fort William. Our journey takes us through the isolation of Rannoch Moor,where the scenery is as fine as any in the Central Highlands.Saturday After breakfast we head through The Borders arriving home during theevening.

Your HotelThe West End Hotel, Fort William HHH

The family-run 3-Star West End Hotel in Fort Williamenjoys a location in the very centre of the town,surrounded by beautiful mountain scenery and just steps

away from the tranquil Loch Linnhe. Restaurant & bar/lounge. Mobility Grade:3 – The location & hotel are relatively flat. Steps into main building with isolatedsteps throughout. Lift to all floors.

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Your Holiday Includes� Door to door service� Our own courier service� Club Class Extra Legroom Coach� 6 nights half board� Outlined excursions� Seal Island Boat Cruise� Corran Ferry & Mallaig to Fort

William train ride� Strathspey Railway Journey� Crianlarich – Oban Train ride(Please note that the Trainrides on Tuesday & Friday arenormal service trains &hence will be diesel hauled.The Strathspey Railway is a‘Heritage’ line and thus usesa mix of Steam & vintagediesel locomotives)


7 Day ToursSun 26 Jul – Sat 1 Aug 2015£759Sun 6 – Sat 12 Sep 2015£759


Tour Departs By:7.00am (Jul) 7.30am (Sep)Returns By: 7.00pmTimes are approximate

Breathtaking Railwayjourneys capture the contrasting

villages of Inverness, Fort William, Aviemoreand the Kyle of Lochalsh – Sit back and relax as

the dramatic Highland landscapes glide past you.


Day 1 We drive north, with a suitablestop for lunch en-route, arriving at Kingussiein time for dinner.Day 2 We include reserved seats on theJacobite Steam Railway for our single journeytrain ride between Fort William and Mallaig.The journey takes approximately two hourswith time available to explore the delightfulfishing village of Mallaig. One leg of ourjourney is by coach, which affords us theopportunity to stop at Glenfinnan for photoopportunities of the Bonnie Prince CharlieMonument, the impressive viaduct and lovelyLoch Shiel.Day 3 We head to Inverness where we catchthe train for Kyle of Lochalsh. Our routetakes us via Dingwall then past Loch Garve.At Luib we reach the summit of the line beforedescending to the shores of Loch Carron.Here, we twist and turn through the tinyloch inlets reaching Plockton before finallytravelling through the impressive carved solidrock walls to Kyle of Lochalsh – the ‘Gatewayto the Isle of Skye’. Enjoy fantastic views of theSkye Bridge and the Cuillin Mountain rangebefore rejoining our coach for the scenic driveback to our hotel.Day 4 We take the short drive to Aviemorewhere we board the Strathspey Steam trainto Broomhill. Next, we journey up the WhiskyTrail to Glen Grant Whisky Distillery where we are treated to a guided tour and awee dram! Free time in Grantown on Spey before returning to our hotel for your finalnight and Scottish entertainment.Day 5 After breakfast we commence our journey south. After a stop for lunch wearrive home in the evening.

Your HotelDuke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie HHH

With origins in the eighteenth century the hotel wasoriginally built as a stopover for passengers travelling bystage coach. Restaurant, bar & lounge. Mobility

Grade: 3 – Locality: Fairly level. Hotel: Ramp alternative to steps into the mainentrance. Lift to two floors.

Your Holiday Includes� Door to door service� Our own courier service� Club Class Extra Legroom Coach� 4 nights half board� Outlined excursions� Single Journey on the Jacobite

Steam Train between FortWilliam & Mallaig

� Single train journey fromInverness to the Kyle ofLochalsh

� Single journey on theStrathspey Steam Railway

� Tour of Glen Grant WhiskyDistillery


5 Day ToursSun 7 – Thu 11 Jun 2015£549Mon 21 – Fri 25 Sep 2015£529


Tour Departs By:6.30am (Jun) 7.00am (Sep)Returns By:7.00pm (Jun) 7.30pm (Sep)Times are approximate

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This tour follows in thefootsteps of Scotland’s greatest

heroes allowing you to experience thetimeless beauty and natural splendour of the

Central Highlands taking in the magnificent splendourof the medieval stronghold of Stirling Castle and the

beautiful nature and forests of the Trossachs region.

Your Holiday ItineraryThursday A leisurely drive north through theBorders, arriving at our hotel in Stirling in timefor dinner.Friday We visit Stirling Castle, where youcan visit this imposing stronghold. The castlewas the favourite residence of the Stuart Kingsand is where Mary Queen of Scots wascrowned. We then continue past the NationalWallace Monument into ‘Rob Roy’ countrythrough the beautiful forest-covered hills ofthe Trossachs, to lovely Loch Katrine, wherea scenic cruise on the ‘Sir Walter Scott’ isincluded.Saturday We drive through Glen Ogle toKillin, located at the head of Loch Tay.Here we can view the cascading Falls ofDochart before continuing to Aberfeldy. Inthe afternoon we visit nearby Pitlochry, famousfor its scenery, hydro-electric dam and salmonladder. An observation chamber allows visitorsto watch the salmon underwater through alarge plate glass window.Sunday In the morning wevisit ‘Auld Reekie’, anaffectionate local namefor the beautiful city ofEdinburgh. During theafternoon we’ll head toOcean Terminal to visitThe Royal Yacht Britannia.Monday After breakfastwe commence our journeysouth. After a stop for lunchwe arrive home in the lateafternoon.

Your HotelStirling Highland Hotel, Stirling HHHH

Dating back to 1854, the former High School of Stirlinghas retained many of its original features. Located in thecentre of Stirling, just a stroll from the landmark castle

and shops. Restaurant, bar & lounge. Indoor Leisure with indoor pool, sauna,steam rooms & gymnasium. Mobility Grade: 3 – Location: The hotel is on anincline but within the hotel everywhere is relatively flat. Isolated steps throughouthotel. Lift to all floors.

Your Holiday Includes� Door to door service� Our own courier service� Club Class Extra Legroom Coach� 4 nights half board� Outlined excursions� Entrance to Stirling Castle� Cruise on Loch Katrine� Entrance to the Royal Yacht

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SCOTLAND’S AUTUMN GOLD& the “Enchanted Forest” Light Show

Immersed in a palette ofbreathtaking colours, arguably,

Scotland is at its best in the autumn time –deep reds, gold, purple, copper and russets

transform the mountain and valley landscapes. Alsoincluded is entry into the amazing “Enchanted Forest” –

depicting nature’s forces of earth, wind and fire!

Your Holiday ItinerarySunday To Scotland passing Stirling and itsmighty castle and into Perthshire “the Big TreeCounty” – renowned for its magnificentscenery, where we arrive at our hotel inDunkeld during the late afternoon.Monday A relaxing morning to exploresmall town of Dunkeld with its Cathedral.Although partly in ruins, it is still the ParishChurch. And is the last resting place of one ofthe most evil characters in Scottish history –Alexander Stewart or the Wolf of Badenoch.In the afternoon we visit the popular town ofPitlochry, famed for its salmon ladder beforecontinuing to the Dewars World of Whiskyfor a short audio visual tour and tasting attheir Aberfeldy Distillery.Tuesday We drive to Glamis Castle &Gardens – the childhood home of the QueenMother. Tonight, after dinner we include entryto the award winning “The EnchantedForest” – a sound and light show showing aunique opportunity to experience theoutdoors at night with spectacular imagery.Wednesday Heading in to the Grampian Mountains, over Britain’s highest mainroad, the Spittal of Glenshee, we reach Royal Deeside. Free time in Braemar, homeof the Royal Highland Gatherings before we drive up the Valley of the Dee passingBalmoral Castle, The Royal church of Crathie and the town of Ballater, where it wouldappear that every shop is by “Royal Appointment”.Thursday After breakfast we commence our journey south. After a stop for lunch wearrive home during the evening.

Your HotelHilton Dunkeld House Hotel, Dunkeld HHHH

Once the summer residence of the Dukes of Atholl,located on the banks of the River Tay in its own

280-acre estate. Garden Restaurant, bar & river lounge. Fantastic spa &leisure facilities which include indoor pool, gym, sauna & steam room.Mobility Grade: 4 – Location: The locality is fairly flat. There are a few stepswithin the Hotel but a lift serves all floors.

Your Holiday Includes� Door to door service� Our own courier service� Club Class Extra Legroom Coach� 4 nights half board� Outlined excursions� Entrance to Dewars World of

Whisky� Entrance to Glamis Castle &

Gardens� Entry to the “Enchanted

Forest” & Show


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THE QUEEN OF SCOTS‘Braveheart’, ‘Rob Roy’ Country and Auld Reekie

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INVERNESSThe Palace Hotel ‘Diamond All Inclusive’

Join us at the BESTWESTERN Inverness Palace Hotel on

this superb ‘All Inclusive’ break. Datingfrom the 1890’s, the Hotel combines the best of

the past with the contemporary style of the presentwith elegant interiors, comfortable bedrooms and a superb

Leisure Club & Spa.

Your Holiday ItinerarySunday We journey north, making a stop forlunch en-route. We cross through the borderregion and the Scottish Lowlands before arrivingin the early evening at Inverness.Monday Today we include a tour of world-famous Loch Ness with a cruise on the lochand entrance to legendary Urquhart Castle.Loch Ness will forever be associated with legend,but there is much more to it than just the elusivemonster! Loch Ness is Scotland’s largest lochand it is more than 600ft deep for much of its23 miles length.Tuesday A day at leisure in Inverness.Wednesday Enjoy a full-day tour visiting LochMaree and Inverewe Gardens (NT). A trueexample of the rugged scenery of the west coast,Loch Maree lies in the shadow of the toweringBen Slioch and has around 30 isles, which lie likea cluster of jewels strung together to form atreasure of unrivalled beauty. We continue to theworld-famous Inverewe Gardens, which boast astunning location, overlooking Loch Ewe.Thursday Naturalists love the Black Isle, with itsbird reserves and its famous dolphins. Our routetakes us through a chain of delightful smallvillages and harbours, past the Moray FirthVisitors Centre to Fortrose and then on to thevillage of Cromarty.Friday Today we are homeward bound.

Your HotelThe Best Western Palace Hotel, Inverness HHH

Our hotel nestles on the banks of the River Ness,opposite Inverness Castle and is just a few shortsteps from Inverness city centre. Restaurant,

lounge, bar, swimming pool, steam room & sauna. Mobility Grade:4 – The resort & hotel are on the level. Hotel has a lift serving all floors.

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Your ‘Diamond All InclusivePackage Inclusions� Door to door service� Our own courier service� Club Class Extra Legroom Coach� 5 nights accommodation� Welcome cocktail reception� Complimentary drinks package

from 7-10 pm each evening� Wine with dinner each evening� Entertainment programme (2

nights guaranteed)� 3-course dinners with at least 3

fresh choices on each course� Lunch each day or a packed

lunch� Afternoon tea & cream scones

each day� Buffet breakfasts� Free tea/coffee at hotel� Outlined excursions� Loch Ness Cruise & entrance to

Urquhart Castle� Entrance to Inverewe Gardens

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Not Included: Lunches on Days1 & 6

6 Day ToursSun 5 – Fri 10 Apr 2015 (EASTER WEEK) £619Sun 25 – Fri 30 Oct 2015 £639

Single Room: £100 • Holiday Insurance: £24.50

Tour Departs By: 7.00am • Returns By: 8.00pm • Times are approximate

Discounts apply for National Trust (NT) Members

This island “hopping”holiday includes two intriguing,

but very different islands. The Isle of Arran,often referred to as “Scotland in Miniature” and

Gigha, reported to be the smallest but most beautifulof the Hebridean Islands.

Your Holiday ItinerarySunday We drive north for the afternoon

ferry from Ardrossan, checking in to theKinloch Hotel, Arran for two nights.Monday We visit the Victorian estate ofBrodick Castle & Gardens. The castle ispacked full of treasures and the impressivelandscaped gardens offer waterfalls, wildlifeponds and woodland walks. We continue toArran Aromatics – with their luxuryhomemade fragrances returning via thecoastal route, with fantastic seascapes allthe way.Tuesday Leaving Arran we take the shortferry over to the Mull of Kintyre and thencatch the boat to the breathtaking Isle ofGigha, with its sandy beaches, clear greenseas and a host of wildlife. We visit AchamoreGardens where there is time to explore thebeautiful gardens and enjoy an included lightlunch at the Gigha Hotel before returning tothe mainland. Here, we continue to Inverarayfor three nights.Wednesday A day at leisure in Inveraray –browse the many curiosity shops, visit the old-town Jail or take the opportunity to exploreInveraray Castle, home to the Duke of Argyll.Thursday A glorious drive over the Pass of Bander to Oban. Free time here beforewe take the coastal road south to the wonderful Arduaine Gardens. Discover 20acres of outstanding plants, influenced by the North Atlantic Drift, with open viewsout to the sea to the isles of Shuna and Luing. Further south we stop at the CrinanCanal, which links the Sound of Jura with Loch Fyne.Friday After breakfast we commence our journey south. After a stop for lunch wearrive home in the evening.

Your HotelsKinloch Hotel, Blackwaterfoot HHH

Located in a coastal village, the hotel commands a lovelywaterfront setting. Restaurant & lounge. MobilityGrade: 3 – There are seven steps into the hotel. Isolated

steps throughout. Lift to all floors.Loch Fyne Hotel, Inveraray HHH

Overlooking beautiful Loch Fyne on the outskirts of thehistoric town of Inveraray. Restaurant, bar & lounge. Indoorleisure including 15m swimming pool, sauna, steam room& spa. Mobility Grade: 4 – The location & hotel arerelatively flat. Isolated steps throughout. Lift to all floors.

Your Holiday Includes� Door to door service� Our own courier service� Club Class Extra Legroom Coach� 5 nights half board� Outlined excursions� Ferry from Ardrossan to Arran� Arran Ferry (Lochranza to

Claonaig) & Return ferry to Isleof Gigha

� Entrances to Brodick Castle &Gardens, Achamore Gardens &Arduaine Gardens

� Light lunch on Gigha


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ISLAND ESCAPESThe Isles of Arran, Gigha & Gardens of Argyll

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Sit back and relax as thebeauty of the Highlands unfolds

before you on this touring holiday of Skye,the North West Highlands and the Orkney Isles

where we witness a way of life in the far north that haslittle changed for generations.

Your Holiday ItineraryFriday We journey through the borders to

Paisley, and our overnight hotel.Saturday We drive north along the shoreof Loch Lomond then through the remoteGlen Coe to Fort William. We continue viathe Great Glen and Glen Shiel to the Kyle ofLochalsh before crossing to the Isle of Skyefor our 2 night stay.Sunday A day to discover the magic of Skyeas we head to Portree. We continue tohistorical Dunvegan Castle, stronghold ofthe Macleod Clan, before returning via thecoast road, with views of the Cuillen Hills.Monday We head along the west coast,travelling through the remote Glen Torridonand along the shoreline of Loch Maree,pausing to visit lovely Inverewe Gardens(NTS) before arriving in Ullapool.Tuesday Armed with a packed lunch wehead into the remote region of Caithness andSutherland. Discover mile upon mile of rockyheadlands and perfect white beaches.We pause at Durness, the UK’s most northwesterly town before continuing to Thurso for our 3 night stay.Wednesday After breakfast, a local coach transfers us for our ferry sailing across thePentland Firth, to Orkney. Here an island coach takes us on a tour of the main sitesincluding the Churchill Barriers, Scapa Flow, the neolithic village of Skara Brae, theRing of Brodgar, the Standing Stones of Stenness and the Italian Chapel. (Please noteany Island admissions are not included). We return to John O’Groats around 6.00pm.Thursday Today we visit John O’Groats, Britain’s most northerly village and theCastle of Mey. This former home to the Queen Mother stands overlooking thePentland Firth.Friday Bidding farewell to the most northerly aspects of Britain we journey south toCumbernauld, and our final night.Saturday We head homeward arriving during the evening.

Your Hotels1st night Glynhill Hotel, Paisley HHHH

2nd and 3rd night Dunollie Hotel, Broadford Skye HHH

4th night Royal Hotel, Ullapool HH

5th 6th and 7th night Royal Hotel, Thurso HHH

8th night Westerwood Hotel, Cumbernauld HHHH

All hotels are varied in style and location. All have restaurant, bar & lounge.All except the Dunollie Broadford and the Royal, Ullapool have a lift to all floors.Mobility Grade: 3 – This is a touring holiday and although most of thesightseeing is from the comfort of our coach, there is a ferry to board and fivedifferent hotels, along with steps and stairs to negotiate. Please note that dueto the nature of this holiday, customers with mobility difficulties maybe limited in their enjoyment.

Your Holiday Includes� Door to door service� Our own courier service� Club Class Extra Legroom Coach� 8 nights half board� Packed Lunch (Tuesday)� Outlined excursions� Entrances to Dunvegan Castle,

Inverewe Gardens & the Castleof Mey

� Orkney Cruise & Guided CoachTour by Island Operator


9 Day TourFri 3 – Sat 11 Jul 2015£998



HEBRIDEAN ISLAND ADVENTUREEscape to Skye, North Uist & Harris

This popular tour takes insome of the highlights of the

Hebrides. We visit the fascinating islands ofLewis, Harris, North & South Uist, as well as the

stunning Isle of Barra.


Monday We travel north with aconvenient lunch break en route and continueto our overnight stay in Cumbernauld.Tuesday We travel north, passing Inverness,continuing to Ullapool for our overnight stay.Wednesday We take the morning ferry fromUllapool to Stornoway on the Isle of Lewisand our 2 night stay.Thursday Today we explore the Island ofLewis on a guided tour, including CarolowayBroch and Butt of Lewis. Lewis is mainly flatwith numerous lochs, whereas Harris ismountainous, with some of the oldest rocksknown to man and stunning white, sandybeaches such as at Seilabost and Horgabost.Friday Seven islands in one day! We leaveStornoway and travel south to Leverburgh,leaving the Isle of Harris to make the hourlong ferry crossing to the Isle of Bernaray, wethen drive through the Isle’s of North, Benbecula and South Uist with boggy moorsand craggy hills to the east and a sandy coastline and green pastures to the west.Then to Eriskay, an island of just 4 square miles, where we catch our ferry to BarraIsland, arriving for our 2 night stay.Saturday The stunning Isle of Barra has miles of empty, golden beaches, ruggedterrain and wild flowers and is best known from the film ‘Whisky Galore’ and forhaving a beach as an airport! A guided tour and local coach operator helps us tomake the most of our stay.Sunday We travel to the port of Castlebay, where we take our ferry to Oban.Travelling east through a landscape of beautiful lochs and glens, before reachingEast Kilbride for our final night.Monday We commence our journey homeward through the Scottish Borders andCumbria.

Your Hotels1st night Westerwood Hotel, Cumbernauld HHHH

2nd night Royal Hotel, Ullapool HH

3rd and 4th night Caberfeidh Hotel, Stornoway HHH

5th and 6th night Isle of Barra Beach Hotel, Tangasdale HH

7th night Holiday Inn, East Kilbride HHHH

All hotels are varied in style and location. All have restaurant, bar, lounge.All except the Royal have a lift to all floors.Mobility Grade: 2 – This is a touring holiday and although most of thesightseeing is from the comfort of our coach, there are ferries to board and fivedifferent hotels, along with steps and stairs to negotiate.Please note that due to the nature of this holiday, customers withmobility difficulties may be limited in their enjoyment.

Your Holiday Includes� Door to door service� Our own courier service� Club Class Extra Legroom Coach� 7 nights half board� Ferry crossings as detailed in

the itinerary� Excursions and sightseeing

tours as detailed in the itinerary


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SCOTLAND’S NORTH WEST PASSAGEIsle of Skye, North West Highlands & the Orkney Isles

A TASTE OF SCOTLAND & IRELANDDumfries & Galloway, Belfast & the Antrim Coast

From streams to summitsand forests to shores, the landscape

of Dumfries & Galloway is naturallyinspiring, influencing the region’s history and

culture. We also cross the North Channel to NorthernIreland to discover the spectacular Antrim Coast and enjoy

a fabulous guided tour of Belfast.

Your Holiday ItinerarySunday We make our way to Dumfries for our 4-night stay. Settle in and be ready for our Ceilidhnight with four course dinner.Monday We visit Drumlanrig Castle, the stunninghome to the Duke & Duchess of Buccleuch andQueensberry. Set in 90,000 acres of the QueensberryEstate our guided tour allows us to discover a Castlebrimming with centuries-old heritage and culture,period furnishings, fine art and antiques.Tuesday Today we travel via New Abbey, viewingthe splendid ruins of Sweetheart Abbey, beforecontinuing to Kirkcudbright with its bustlingworking harbour. Later, we visit the spectacularThreave Gardens (NT Scotland).Wednesday A day at leisure today. Dumfries is alovely town, browse the shops or relax inthe Hotel’s Leisure Club. There is also the RobertBurns Centre, an award winning visitor centre tellingthe story of the connection between Robert Burnsand the town.Thursday Departing our hotel we head toCairnryan for our late morning sailing to Belfast.With a scheduled sailing time of 2 ¼ hours we thencontinue to the Dunadry Hotel for 3 nights.Friday We drive Portrush and to the nearbyGiant’s Causeway, returning along the spectacularAntrim coast with its vertical cliffs, glens andmountain scenery.Saturday Enjoy a morning guided tour of Belfast, the vibrant capital of Northern Ireland.Free time for individual pursuits in the afternoon – maybe visit the Titanic Quarter and discoverthe tragic story of this maritime legend in the city of her birth.Sunday This morning we return across the border to Southern Ireland for our afternoon‘Fast Sailing’ from Dun Laoghaire to Holyhead. Then we continue our journey homeward.

Even though passports are not needed to travel to Ireland, ferry companies requestpassengers to carry some form of PHOTO ID, which may be required for inspection.

Your HotelsCairndale Hotel, Dumfries HHH

Centrally located, the Cairndale is situated only a 5 minute walk from Dumfriestown centre. Restaurant, leisure club with heated swimming pool, spa bath &gymnasium. Lift to all floors.Dunadry Hotel & Country Club, Dunadry HHHH

This elegant country house hotel is set in 5 acres of beautifully landscaped gardenswith a trout river running though its grounds. Beautifully appointed rooms,Restaurant and exclusive country club with indoor pool. No lift but hotel hasground floor rooms. Mobility Grade: 3 – This is a touring 2-centred holiday andwhilst hotels and localities are generally level access to some areas may be via stairs.

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Your Holiday Includes� Door to door service� Our own courier service� Club Class Extra Legroom Coach� Return Sea crossings from

Cairnryan/Belfast and DunLaoghaire/Holyhead

� 7 Nights dinner, bed &breakfast

� Ceilidh Night� Outlined excursions� Entrance & Guided tour of

Drumlanrig Castle� Threave Gardens (NTS)� The Giants Causeway Visitors

Centre� Morning guided tour of Belfast


8 Day TourSun 19 – Sun 26 Jul 2015£795



Belfast is once againproud to host the Tallships Race.

The event promises to be even moresuccessful than when the Tallships last visited here

in 2009, when over 800,000 people visited the city overfour days, with thousands more lining the shores of Belfast

Lough to watch upto 40 vessels depart on their prestigiousjourney to Norway.

Your Holiday ItineraryFriday We make our way to Holyhead forour early afternoon crossing to Dublin Port.Here, we continue north to Belfast and ourstay for three nights at the Europa Hotel.Saturday Today, we drive to the beautifulNorth Antrim Coast. Commencing atBushmills Distillery we discover the story ofWhiskey production in Ireland with theopportunity for some well deserved tasting!Then we continue to the Giant’s Causeway,an incredible natural formation of rocks withover 37,000, geologically created, hexagonal,basalt columns extending out to sea – orwould you rather believe the more romanticlegend that they were created by the giantFinn McCool? We continue on to the resorttown of Ballycastle, which boasts an attractiveharbour and central sandy beach with viewsout over the Atlantic to the remote off-shoreRathlin Island.Sunday We head to the shoreline to see theimpressive line up of majestic Tall Ships inport and soak up the maritime atmosphere ofthe event with a host of music and street theatre.Monday This morning we return across the border to Southern Ireland for ourafternoon Stenaline HSS ‘fast sailing’ from Dun Laoghaire to Holyhead. Then wecontinue our journey homeward.

Even though passports are not needed to travel to Ireland, ferrycompanies request passengers to carry some form of PHOTO ID, whichmay be required for inspection.

Your HotelEuropa Hotel, Belfast HHHH

Situated in the shopping district on central Belfast’s‘Golden Mile’, the hotel is adjacent to the Grand OperaHouse with Belfast City Hall, the Linen Library & Victoria

Square all within easy walking distance. 272 sound-proofed bedrooms,restaurant, Causerie Bistro & lobby bar. Mobility Grade: 4 – The hotel andlocality are fairly level and a lift serves all floors.

Your Holiday Includes� Door to door service� Our own courier service� Club Class Extra Legroom Coach� Sea crossings from Holyhead to

Dublin Port & Dun Laoghaireto Holyhead


� Outlined excursions� Entrance to Bushmills Distillery

& the Giant’s Causeway


4 Day TourFri 3 – Mon 6 Jul 2015£509



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County Wicklow brings you anoriginal look at the seaside, city and

countryside. Highlights of this tour include aguided coastal railway journey passing through

Dublin Bay to Malahide and some of Ireland’s finest houseand gardens.

Your Holiday ItinerarySunday We make our way to Holyhead forour early afternoon crossing to Dublin andcontinue to Bray, our base for the next fournights.Monday After a free morning and time forlunch we visit Powerscourt House andGardens, once the site of a medieval castleand now home to the best of Irish design ingifts, clothes, and furniture in the Avoca andGlobal Village Stores. There is also a TerraceCafé offering the finest in Irish artisan, homecooked cuisine.Tuesday All aboard the D.A.R.T for a traintrip along the beautiful coastline betweenBray and Dublin where a guide will tell thefascinating history of Ireland’s first railway.Heading on through the heart of Dublin, thejourney finishes in Malahide, a popular seasideresort where we enjoy a delicious cream teaand entrance to Malahide Castle & Gardens.Wednesday A full day excursion as we crossinto County Kildare to visit the Irish NationalStud and the adjacent Japanese Gardens.Here there is a guided tour of the Stud,home to some of Ireland’s most reveredthoroughbreds, before visiting the renownedJapanese Gardens – claimed to be the finestin Europe.Thursday We make our way to Dun Laoghaire for the early afternoon HSS StenaLine ‘fast’ sailing to Holyhead. Then we continue our journey homeward.


Your HotelEsplanade Hotel, Bray HHH

Situated on the Bray seafront with fantastic seaviews and beautiful promenade. Restaurant &cocktail bar. Mobility Grade: 4 – The hotel in

on one level and has a lift to all floors.

Your Holiday Includes� Door to door service� Our own courier service� Club Class Extra Legroom Coach� Sea crossings from Holyhead to

Dublin & Dun Laoghaire toHolyhead


� Outlined excursions� Entrance to Powerscourt House

& Gardens� Guided Rail journey with cream

tea and entrance to MalahideCastle & Gardens

� Entrance to the Irish NationalStud & Japanese Gardens


5 Day TourSun 12 – Thu 16 Apr 2015£495



IRISH MELODYWestport, Joyce Country & Connemara

This tour is based atWestport, on the shores of Clew Bay

in County Mayo. Designated as a heritagetown, it is located in one of Ireland’s most scenic

areas with an abundance of excursion opportunitiesclose at hand.

Your Holiday ItinerarySunday We head to Holyhead for our

afternoon sailing to Dublin continuing toour overnight stay at the Johnstown Hotel,Enfield (4-Star).Monday Travelling west we pause atStrokestown Park, a delightfully fullyfurnished 18th century Georgian Mansionwith a six acre walled garden. Home toIreland’s Famine Museum, here we can learnabout the tragic events of Ireland’s greatfamine in the 1840’s. Later, we continue toWestport, our base for four nights.Tuesday Enjoy a drive through Connemaraand James Joyce Country, a scenic region ofrugged beauty and stonewashed cottages.Tour the mountainous Connemara NationalPark visiting Kylemore Abbey.Wednesday A day at leisure in Westport.Thursday A scenic morning drive aroundClew Bay and out across the CorraunPeninsula to Achill Island, joined to themainland by a bridge. Follow the AtlanticDrive to capture wonderful views of steeplysloping mountains plunging into theshimmering Atlantic Ocean.Friday Bidding farewell to Mayo we journey to Mullingar, where we enjoy a guidedtour of Belvedere House & Gardens. Here we hear the fascinating story of passion,romance, revenge and jealousy of Robert Rochfort, Earl of Belvedere. We continue toBray for our final overnight at the Wilton Hotel (3-Star).Saturday Breakfast today is included on board our return Irish Ferries sailing back toHolyhead then we continue homeward.


Your HotelCastlecourt Hotel, Westport HHHH

This award winning hotel is situated in the very heart ofWestport. Restaurant, bistro, Petie Joe’s Bar has live musicevery night. Spa with indoor pool. Mobility Grade: 4 –

The hotel & resort are fairly level. A few isolated steps around the hotel but alift serves all floors.

Your Holiday Includes� Door to door service� Our own courier service� Club Class Extra Legroom Coach� Return sea crossing via

Holyhead/Dublin� 6 nights half board� Outlined excursions� Entrances to Strokestown Park

& Kylemore Abbey� Guided tours of Achill Island

and Belvedere House &Gardens


7 Day TourSun 28 Jun – Sat 4 Jul 2015£789



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Powerscourt House Achill Island

SPRING INTO IRELANDDublin & Wicklow

MYSTICAL IRELANDThe Best of the West in County Clare

Discover Western Irelandin all its glory from the peaceful

beauty of the Burren National Park to thedramatic seascapes at the mighty Cliffs of Moher,

plus flying boats and fun at Foynes!


Sunday We head to Holyhead for ourafternoon sailing to Dublin continuing toour overnight stay at the Johnstown Hotel,Enfield (4-Star).Monday Ireland unfolds as you head west toGalway City. Enjoy a short guided tour beforecontinuing to our hotel in Ennistimon.Tuesday Today we travel through one ofthe largest areas of limestone rock in WesternEurope, known as the Burren. We begin atthe Burren Visitor Centre where a film andexhibition reveal the secrets behind thelimestone landscape of this protectednational park. From here, we continue toLisdoonvarna, which is renowned for theMatchmaking Festival that takes place everySeptember.Wednesday A local coach collects us fromour hotel and transfers us to Doolin Pier wherewe join the Cliffs of Moher Cruise which sailsout beneath the mighty sea cliffs that standover 700 feet above the ocean and are hometo the largest colony of nesting seabirds inIreland including Atlantic Puffins, Razorbills,Gannets, Guillemots and Kittiwakes. (The cruise is subject to weather and tidalrestrictions).Thursday Enjoy the scenery of the Shannon Estuary with a short ferry crossing fromKillimer to Tarbert before arriving at Foynes. Incredible aviation history is unveiled ona tour of the Flying Boat Museum with its life-size replica of the Yankee Clipper.Friday Departing Co Clare we pause at Bunratty before continuing east to Brayand our final night at the Wilton Hotel (3-Star).Saturday Breakfast today is included on board our return Irish Ferries sailing back toHolyhead then we continue homeward.


Your HotelFalls Hotel, Ennistimon HHHH

Nestling in a wooded vale beside the River Inagh, ourhotel is a distinctive building and concealed within itswalls are an 18th century mansion, a late medieval castle

and a formidable history spanning over 450 years. Two restaurants & bar.Leisure club with 20m swimming pool, sauna, steam room, Jacuzzi & gym.Mobility Grade: 4 – The hotel & resort are fairly level. A few isolated stepsaround the hotel but a lift serves all floors.

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Holyhead/Dublin� 6 nights half board� Outlined excursions� Guided Tour of Galway� Entrance to the Burren Visitors

Centre� Cliffs of Moher Sea Cruise� Tour of the Foynes Flying Boat

Museum


7 Day TourSun 2 – Sat 8 Aug 2015£739



West Cork is one of thehighlights of Ireland’s South West,

from the charming harbour town of Bantryto the gardens on Garinish Island and the beauty

of the Beara Peninsula.


Sunday We drive to Pembroke for our afternoonsailing to Rosslare continuing to our overnight stayat the Dooley’s Hotel Waterford (3-Star).Monday Travelling west we reach Cobh to visitthe fascinating Queenstown Story. Situated in therestored Victorian railway station, we can retracethe steps of the two and a half million adults andchildren who emigrated from Ireland via Cobh oncoffin ships, early steamers and finally on the greatocean liners. In fact Cobh was the last port of call forthe ill-fated Titanic. Later, we continue to Bantry forour four night stay.Tuesday Spend this morning admiring the BearaPeninsula with its rugged landscape and windingcoastline dotted with traditional fishing villages.Then it’s time for a gentle ferry ride into Bantry Bayto find the romantic gardens on Garinish Island.Garinish is famous the world over with horticulturistsand lovers of trees, shrubs and plants.Wednesday A day at leisure to explore the town ofBantry at your own pace. Perhaps take a ferry fromBantry Pier to Whiddy Island – a haven of peace andtranquillity. Alternatively you could visit Bantry Houseand Garden.Thursday Today we visit the spectacular MizenHead, Ireland’s southernmost point. Famous for itswildflowers and wildlife sightings, see if you can spot Fastnet Rock off the coast which is known asIreland’s ‘Teardrop’. Entry is included to the all weather Maritime Museum and Heritage Centreand Signal Station, built to save lives off the treacherous rocks of the west coast. We return viaSkibbereen, where the harrowing story of the potato famine, when one million Irish folk died istold in the Heritage Centre.Friday Departing Bantry we drive to Midleton, the ‘Home of Jameson’s Irish Whiskey’.Enjoy an audio-visual presentation retracing the history of whiskey in Ireland. In the afternoonwe ontinue to our final night at the Maldron Hotel, Wexford (3-Star).Saturday We board the morning sailing from Rosslare to Pembroke then retrace our stepsthrough southern Wales homeward.

Even though passports are not needed to travel to Ireland, ferry companies requestpassengers to carry some form of PHOTO ID, which may be required for inspection.

Your HotelMaritime Hotel, Bantry HHHH

Superbly centrally located on the water’s edgeoverlooking the scenic Bantry Bay. Ocean Restaurant,Maritime Bar & Club, Maritime Leisure Centre with a

large swimming pool, sauna, steam room, Jacuzzi & gymnasium. MobilityGrade: 4 – The hotel & resort are fairly level. A few isolated steps around thehotel but a lift serves all floors.


Pembroke/Rosslare� 6 nights half board� Outlined excursions� Entrances to the Queenstown

Story at Cobh, the Mizen HeadMaritime Museum & SignalStation, Skibbereen HeritageCentre and Jameson’s,Midleton

� Boat Trip & entrance toGarinish Island


7 Day TourSun 20 – Sat 26 Sep 2015£749



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WEST CORKBantry & the Beautiful Beara Peninsula

Cliffs of Moher Jameson’s Distillery

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ContinentalCoach Holidaysand Escorted Air &Cruise Holidays

Spirit of Remembrance –Battlefield ToursPages 76 – 77

European Coach HolidaysPage 78 – 87

Ocean Cruise HolidaysPages 88 – 89

Worldwide Holidays by AirPages 90 – 93

Our Resort & Hotel Mobility GradingEach tour has hotel information listed. To help you choosethe most suitable holiday for you we have provided aguideline grade in terms of lifts, steps, stairs, hills andgeneral accessibility. The grades range from 1 to 5 andthe higher the score the easier the holiday is for mobility.

Accommodation SymbolsOur hotels are chosen for their quality, character &location. For easy reference we have introduced a set ofsymbols so that you can see at a glance exactly whatfacilities are available…

En-suite facilities

Hospitality Tray in Room

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BATTLEFIELDS OF THE SOMME & FLANDERS& a Woman at War!

In 2015 wecontinue our World

War 1 commemorativeTours with a special tribute to

Lady Dorothie Feilding… ‘A Woman atWar’. When war broke out Lady Dorothie

was the 25 year-old daughter of the

Earl of Denbigh, whosefamily seat was at Newnham

Paddox in Warwickshire. Shewasted no time volunteering for the

Munro Motor Ambulance Corps,spending nearly four years on the Western

Front in Belgium driving ambulances. She was the first woman to beawarded the Military Medal for her bravery as well as the French Croix deGuerre and the Belgian Order of Leopold.In 2015 as part of the WW1 centenary celebrations the new Visitors Centre

in Nieuwpoort, Belgium is dedicating their themedexhibition to “Les demoiselles de Nieuport”(The Ladies of Nieuwpoort) where we can learnmore about how she helped save the lives ofhundreds of ‘Tommies’ under horrendouscircumstances and discover how she won theirhearts and the admiration of generals and kings!This is a nostalgic five day break visiting some ofthe most important battlefields of World War Onewhere we tread in the footsteps of the brave and

visit some moving and memorable sites.

Your Holiday ItineraryThursday We depart for Dover and our sailing to Calais, before continuing on theNieuwpoort, Belgium. What a great place to start this historical tour as Nieuwpoort wasthe first town on the Western Frontline. Go back in time tracing dugouts and warmonuments and visit the new Visitors Centre where we discover the amazing “LadyDorothie Story”, including a talk on her life on the front line before continuing on toOstend for our two night stay.Friday On April 23rd 1918 the old cruiser HMS Vindictive conveyed men to the mole atZeebrugge during a daring raid. Heavily damaged, she was later filled with concrete andsunk in Ostend harbour in an attempt the thwart the German U-boat threat on Britishshipping. Raised in August 1920 she was presented to the Belgium government and eversince her bows have stood proudly as a long-standing memorial. We visit the re-dedicatedMemorial Park.We continue to Ypres with its thought provoking Menin Gate – A Memorial to the Missing.Tonight we have included a 3-course dinner at a restaurant in Ypres so that we canexperience the Last Post Ceremony at 8.00pm before returning to our hotel in Ostend.Saturday We commence our tour of the Ypres Salient at the Zonnebeke Chateau

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bloodiest battles of WW1. We continue to Tyne Cot, the largest British War Cemeteryin the world, then on to Essex Farm CWGC,where John McCrae wrote the immortal ‘InFlanders Field’ poem. We also visit the town ofPoperinge, home to Talbot House (Toc H orEveryman’s Club), the Town Hall Cells and thespine chilling ‘Execution Post’. Later, departingFlanders, we travel to Cambrai for our twonight stay.Sunday Discover the emotive SommeBattlefield, commencing with a visit to theDevonshire Cemetery at Mametz then on tothe Newfoundland Memorial Park at BeaumontHamel to discover the amazing intact battle linesbefore continuing on to the Thiepval Memorial,a magnificent British monument containing thenames of over 72,000 names who died on theSomme and who have no known grave. Wecontinue on to the Lochnagar Crater at LaBoiselle and return via Delville Wood and Flers,scene of the world’s first tank battle in 1916.Monday After breakfast we meet our hotelowner, Philippe Gorconosky MBE, who is theliving expert on the ‘Battle for Cambrai’, theworld’s first big tank battle of 1917. He will takeus to meet “Deborah” a Mk4 Female tank whichhe found buried at Flequieres. Here, he willexplain her amazing story and how he discoveredher after many years of research. Lunch isincluded at our hotel before we drive north toVimy Ridge. The Vimy Memorial overlooks theDouai Plain and is dedicated to all Canadianswho served their country in battle. It also bearsthe names of 11,000 Canadian Servicemen withno known grave. We continue to Calais for ourlate afternoon return sailing back to Dover,arriving home during the late evening.

Your HotelsRoyal Astor Hotel, Ostend HHH

Located in the heart of the seaside town of Ostend, only a few metres from thebeach and famous casino � Grand Cafe Royal Astor � Lift � Restaurant � Bar� Indoor heated swimming pool.Hotel Beatus, Cambrai HHH

Nestling in a shady park, this lovely 3-Star hotel can be simply best described as a‘peaceful oasis’. Situated 600m from the town centre, the hotel is owned byPhilippe Gorconosky MBE, who unearthed and restored the tank Deborah.� Restaurant which opens onto glorious gardens � Bar � Lounge � No Lift butrooms are on ground & first floor only.

Your Holiday Includes� Door to door service� Our own courier service� Club Class Extra Legroom Coach� Return Dover-Calais Channel

crossing� 2 nights bed & breakfast &

1 evening dinner at the 4-StarRoyal Astor Hotel Ostend

� 1 Restaurant dinner in Ypres� 2 nights dinner bed &

breakfast & lunch on Day 5 atthe 3-Star Beatus HotelCambrai

� Outlined excursions� Entrance to the Zonnebeke

Chateau Museum

5 Day ToursThu 28 May –Mon 1 Jun 2015£599Thu 9 – Mon 13 Jul 2015***£599Thu 17 – Mon 21 Sep 2015£599



***This week is the 30,000 LastPost Ceremony at Ypres

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BEHIND THE LINESDambusters, Colditz, The Great Escape & A Bridge Too Far

Firstintroduced in 2014

for the 70th anniversaryof the Second World War. This

captivating eleven day break takesyou to some of the time-honoured

locations which have become immortalisedthrough its tragic event. Discover how the action

developed and led finally, painfully, to victory on amoving journey that you won’t forget.

Your Holiday ItineraryDay 1 – Sunday Morning departure for our channel crossing to Calais.

We continue through to the town of Konigswinter, situated on the Rhine wherewe arrive in time for dinner and our overnight stay.Day 2 – Monday Skirting the low mountain ranges that form Germany’sWesterwald region, we head east through Thuringia arriving in Dresden during thelate afternoon for dinner and our four night stay.Day 3 – Tuesday Experience a special Dresden & WW2 multimedia city tour.Our knowledgeable local guide takes us on a unique morning city tour where weexperience the history of Dresden vividly through old film footage and sound.Day 4 – Wednesday A free day at leisureDay 5 – Thursday We enjoy a guided tour to Colditz Castle in Saxony.The building was originally used as a workhouse, and then as a mental institution,before becoming notorious as OFLAG-IV-C – a prisoner of war camp for allied officerswho had repeatedly escaped from other camps.Day 6 – Friday Departing Dresden we cross the border into Poland, visiting thetown of Zagan where we meet our local guide who takes us to the site of StalagLuft III. This is the prisoner of war camp best known for two famous prisoner escapesthat took place here by tunneling, which were depicted in the films ‘The GreatEscape’ (1963) and ‘The Wooden Horse’ (1950). We continue on Berlin for ourtwo night stay.Day 7 – Saturday We enjoy a guided sightseeing tour of Berlin to discover the verybest sights of Germany’s reunified cosmopolitan capital city, bursting with culture,history and fabulous attractions. Marvel at the iconic Brandenburg Gate, theimpressive Reichstag and infamous Checkpoint Charlie.Day 8 – Sunday Travelling west we pause in the historic town of Goslar, locatedon the north western slopes of the Harz Mountains before arriving in the spa town ofBad Wildungen in time for dinner and our overnight stay.Day 9 – Monday After breakfast we visit the nearby Eder Dam. Prior to theinfamous daring ‘Dambusters Raid’ by Lancaster Bombers from the RAF’s 617Squadron on the 16-17 May 1943 the Eder dam held back 200 million tons of waterand was the largest reservoir in Germany. We continue to the Mohne Dam, locatedon the edge of Mohnesee, where we include a lake cruise. During the raids both ofthese dams were successfully breached causing untold devastation to the villages andtowns along the Eder and Ruhr valleys. In the afternoon we cross in to Holland andon to Arnhem, arriving in time for dinner and our two night stay.

Day 10 – Tuesday Today, aguided tour of Arnhem – ‘A Bridge Too

Far’ where we can discover the history of theJohn Frost Bridge, named after the BritishCommander who defended it for four daysin World War II. Then on to the village ofOosterbeek where you will be able to visitthe Airborne Museum in House Hartenstein.Day 11 – Wednesday Departing afterbreakfast, we call at Steenbergen-en-Kruisland RC Cemetery to pay our respectsto Guy Gibson, who is probably the mostcelebrated RAF bomber pilot of all time andwon a VC for leading the attack on the RuhrDams in May 1943. Unfortunately he did notsurvive the war and is buried here alongsidehis navigator, Jim Warwick. We continue toCalais and our journey homeward, arrivingback during the evening.

Your Hotels1st night: Konigswinter – The Maritim Hotel2nd, 3rd, 4th & 5th nights: Dresden – The Maritim Hotel6th & 7th nights: Berlin – The Maritim Hotel8th night: Bad Wildungen – The Maritim Hotelwww.maritim.com/en/hotels/germany9th & 10th nights: Arnhem – Best Western Plus Hotel Haarhuiswww.hotelhaarhuis.nl/enAll Hotels on this tour carry a FOUR STARclassification with standard facilities including:All Maritim hotels include ‘rich’ buffet breakfasts with continental flavoursincluding champagne. Dinner are 3 course menu.Mobility Grades For All Hotels: 3 – This is a touring holiday and althoughmost of the sightseeing is from the comfort of your coach, there are ferries toboard along with steps and stairs to negotiate.Please note that due to the nature of this holiday, customers with mobilitydifficulties may be limited in their enjoyment.

Your Holiday Includes� Door to door service� Our own courier service� Club Class Extra Legroom Coach� Return Dover-Calais Channel

crossing� 10 nights dinner, bed &

breakfast� Outlined excursions� Dresden & WW2 Multimedia

city tour� Guided tour of Colditz Castle� Entrance & guided tour to of

Stalag Luft III & Museum� Guided tour of Berlin� Eder Dam Museum� Lake Cruise on Mohnesee� Guided tour of Arnhem &

entrance to OosterbeekAirborne Museum


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BEAUTIFUL BRITTANYA Land of Inspiration

Brittany possesses a richcultural and historic heritage...so

many places and things to discover. Famousfor its fabulous beaches, our hotel is spectacularly

situated right on the sea front and we have includedexcursions to Benodet, Locronan, Pointe du Raz, Pont Aven

and Concarneau.

Your Holiday ItinerarySaturday We travel to Portsmouth for theevening Brittany Ferries sailing to St Malo.Evening free to relax and enjoy the manyon board facilities. Overnight cabinaccommodation is provided with mealspayable on board.Sunday Disembarking this morning wespend some time in St Malo to discover thiswalled-town with its fascinating maritimehistory and appealing centre. We continue viathe charming town of St Brieuc, arriving atour hotel in Fouesnant late afternoon to awelcome drink prior to our dinner.Monday A short drive this morning toBenodet, a charming coastal resort lying ina scenic verdant setting at the mouth of theriver Odet, one of France’s most beautifulrivers with a fine beach.Tuesday We head for the pretty village ofLocronan. Time has stood still in thisremarkable village – the medieval housesare located in the shadow of Renaissancebuildings. This afternoon we continue toPointe du Raz, which has long beenconsidered to be the ’edge of the world’ andoffers magnificent views across the Atlantic.Wednesday A day at leisure in Fouesnant.Thursday Today we visit the port town ofPont Aven, known as ‘the city of painters’.In the afternoon we stop in Concarneau, aninteresting town with two distinct areas to be explored – the modern town on themainland and the medieval ‘Ville’, a walled town on a long island in the harbour.Friday Departing Fouesnant we head into Normandy for our final nights stay.Here we visit the Pilgrimage town of Lisieux. Discover the towns ancient Cathedraland the nearby Carmelite Convent, where Sainte-Therese of Lisieux lived.Saturday We head for Calais and the short sea sailing back to the UK, arriving homeduring the evening.

Your HotelBest Western Cap Coz Mona Lisa Hotel,Fouesnant HHH

This popular hotel has an exceptional location rightby the sea. The hotel features good facilities and

specialises in seafood dishes. Some rooms include a terrace with sea views.Restaurant, bar & terrace. Mobility Grade: 4 – The locality & hotel have goodlevel access. Lift to all floors.

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Your Holiday Includes� Door to door service� Our own courier service� Club Class Extra Legroom Coach� Overnight Portsmouth –

St Malo sailing with on-boardcabin accommodation

� Short sea sailing on thehomeward journey from Calaisto Dover

� 5 nights dinner, bed &breakfast in Brittany withwelcome drink upon arrival &set meals

� Overnight half board at theMercure Lisieux

� Outlined Excursions

Not Included: All lunches and meals on-board both ferrycrossings

8 Day TourSat 16 – Sat 23 May 2015£879


Tour Departs By: 1.30pmReturns By: 9.00pmTimes are approximate

The beautiful bay of theSomme in Picardy is famed for its

picturesque harbours, miles of salt marshes,genteel towns and villages with their authentic

and timeless shops, bars and restaurants and ancientand historic sites.

Your Holiday ItineraryMonday We drive south to Folkestone

and our Eurotunnel crossing to Calais.We pause our journey with a visit toBoulogne Old Town where we discover itsquaint streets, charming cafes and old worldcharm; before continuing on to Abbeville andour hotel for four nights.Tuesday This morning we enjoy a guidedtour by coach of Amiens, learning about itshistory. Following the tour you are free tocontinue exploring Amiens at your leisure.The city’s main attraction is its mighty GothicCathedral, adorned with unique sculpturesincluding the famous ‘weeping angel’ statue.Wednesday Recalling the atmosphere of the‘Belle Epoque’, come and discover the delightsof the Baie de Somme on board an authentictrain of yesteryear. Our historic train hugs thecoastline around the bay. On our journey wesee a fascinating variety of flora and faunabefore arriving in the charming medieval townof Saint-Valéry-sur-Somme. After time forlunch, we enjoy a scenic cruise across theSomme estuary, one of the most beautifulbays in the world.Thursday Today we visit some of the mostmoving memorials of the Great War withour excursion to the Somme Battlefields.We pause to view the impressive AustralianMemorial at Villiers Bretonneux beforecontinuing on to Peronne, where we includeyour entrance to the superb ‘Historial’Museum. Our tour continues via LochnagarCrater, the impressive Thiepval Memorial and the Newfoundland Memorial Park atBeaumont Hamel.Friday Departing our hotel we return via the ‘select’ seaside town of Le Touquetand the huge Etaples Military Cemetery, the largest in France with 11,479casualties buried here. We continue to Calais for our return Eurotunnel crossing toFolkestone, arriving home during the evening.

Your HotelMercure Hotel, Abbeville HHH

Set in the heart of Abbeville, this elegant red brick hotelis a classic example of Ponthieu architecture and offersstylish and well-appointed accommodation. Restaurant

& bar. Mobility Grade: 4 – Locality & Hotel are generally on the level. 72rooms including 3 rooms with easy access for the disabled. Lift to all three floors.

Your Holiday Includes� Door to door service� Our own courier service� Club Class Extra Legroom Coach� Return Eurotunnel Channel

Crossing� 4 nights bed & hot/cold buffet

breakfast� Set dinner on arrival night� Outlined Excursions� Guided tour of Amiens� St Valery to Le Crotoy return

train ride� Somme Estuary Boat Cruise� Entrance to the ‘Historial’

Museum at Peronne

Not Included: All lunches3 Evening Meals at Hotel



Dinner Supplement Option:3 course fixed/set menu dinnersare available at the Hotel at £26per person per night


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St Malo Baie de Somme Railway

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Relax as we follow thecourse of the River Seine across the

north of France for an extended cruise fromHonfleur to Paris. Discover magnificent chateaux

and quaint riverside towns, along with everything thatmakes river cruising so appealing; changing scenery and

locations while enjoying a settled base aboard your floating hotel.

Your Holiday ItineraryWednesday We drive to Dover for ourchannel crossing and then on to the historic‘artists’ town of Honfleur. Settle into yourcabin and enjoy a welcome cocktail andcrew presentation.Thursday to Sunday Relax and unwind aswe cruise gently along the Seine. Explore theregion further with one of the planned RiverCruise shore excursions (See Below).Monday Arriving in Paris we rejoin ourCoach for a morning guided tour exploringthe legendary French capital. Free afternoonin Paris. Return to our vessel for our finalnight on board.Tuesday Departing after breakfast webegin our journey homeward, arriving duringthe evening.Optional Cruise ExcursionsThursday Guided tour of Honfleur (1 ½Hrs). From the Old Port we visit the Churchof St Catherine, France’s largest church builtfrom wood. We continue to the 17th centurySalt Stores and the Church of St Leonard.Friday The Abbey Trail (3 ½ Hrs). Ourguided tour departs Caudebec-en-Caux andvisits Jumieges Abbey. We see the cloisters andthe ruins of St Peter’s Church before visitingthe Benedictine Abbey of St Wandrille(external only).Saturday Rouen (2 Hrs). A guided walking tour of the former capital of Normandy,where you’ll discover the splendid cathedral, the delightful old quarter and thehistorical market place where Joan of Arc was burned at the stake.Sunday Versailles (3 ½ Hrs). We visit the Palace of Versailles where your guidewill show you the King’s Grand Apartments, the Hall of Mirrors and the Queen’sApartments. After visiting the Palace there will be some free time to discover thefabulous formal French gardens.Optional Excursion Package (For all four excursions) – £120.These excursions are operated by the Cruise Company and can bepre-booked in advance.

Your VesselMS BotticelliOffering 75 comfortable cabins, located allwith large picture window & air conditioning.Restaurant, bar, lounge & spacious sun deck with

deckchairs. Mobility Grade: 2 – Cabin accommodation is on 2 decks only.Disabled facilities available upon request but please be aware that as there is nolift so access to some areas may be via stairs.

Your Holiday Includes� Door to door service� Our own courier service� Club Class Extra Legroom Coach� Return Dover-Calais Ferry

Crossings� 6 nights cruise accommodation

in lower deck cabins on a fullboard basis

� A gala dinner is included onthe Saturday evening

� Outlined itinerary including aguided tour of Paris

Not Included: 3 lunchesOptional Excursion Package

7 Day TourWed 3 – Tue 9 Jun 2015£1079

Upper Deck Supplement: £85Single Room: £196Holiday Insurance: £48Optional Shore ExcursionPackage: £120


CHATEAUX & GARDENS OF PARIS& Monet’s Gardens

This tour makes the mostof the châteaux and gardens around

Paris. Our excellent hotel provides the perfectbase for visits to the stunning Chateaux of Versailles

as well as Monet’s beautiful gardens at Giverny.


Sunday We travel south to Folkestonefor our Eurotunnel crossing to Calais andcontinue to our hotel.Monday Paris is our destination today.We have included a ticket for the convenientopen tour sightseeing buses, where you cantravel between 50 stops at major attractionsaround the centre of Paris. We return to ourhotel in time for dinner.Tuesday We pay a visit this morning to thefabulous Chateau de Versailles, the largestand most magnificent palace in France.We step back in time to the glorious era ofLouis XIV and a taste of the lazy Arcadianworld of Marie Antoinette. There is time tovisit the beautiful gardens, with their manymasterpieces and dancing fountains, alongwith some hidden corners waiting to bediscovered. In the afternoon, we make ourway into the centre of Paris for a tour of thesights on board our coach.Wednesday Monet’s Gardens at Giverny are our destination today. Admire thehouse, flower garden with its delightful flower beds, ornamental trees and rarevarieties of plants. Enjoy the peaceful atmosphere in the Japanese inspired watergarden, with its myriad of water lilies, weeping willows and a bamboo wood.Thursday We return to Calais for our Eurotunnel crossing to Folkestone andcontinue home to the Midlands.

Your HotelNovotel Château de Maffliers, Maffliers, nr ParisHHH

This charming, stylish and comfortable hotel is locatedin lush green parkland just to the north of Paris.

Restaurant, café & bar. Indoor pool and tennis courts. Please note that therestaurant and rooms are in separate buildings. Mobility Grade: 3 – Location isfairly level, although there are some slopes. Hotel is generally level and there is alift to all floors.

Your Holiday Includes� Door to door service� Our own courier service� Club Class Extra Legroom Coach� Return Eurotunnel crossing

Folkestone/Calais (35 mins)� 4 nights half board� Admission to Monet’s Gardens

at Giverny and the Palace &Gardens of Versailles

� Open top bus tour of Paris



Single Room £153Holiday Insurance: £39


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LANDSCAPES OF THE DORDOGNESecrets of Hidden France

The Dordogne is one ofthe most beautiful and unspoilt

regions of France, where a plethora ofmagnificent landscapes awaits you: massive cliffs,

meandering rivers lined with honey-coloured medievalvillages.

Your Holiday ItinerarySaturday We cross the channel to France

then on to Orleans for our overnight stay.Sunday Heading south we call at the ‘ghost’town of Oradour-sur-Glane, which has beenleft untouched as a forever silent monument,since 1944 when the Nazis executed over600 inhabitants and set fire to the town. Strollthe empty streets, see the old burnt out cars,visit the museum and watch the 12 minutefilm – a very thought provoking experience.We continue in the afternoon to Le Buguefor six nights.Monday We drive to the beautiful oldRoman city of Périgueux, capital of theregion. Enjoy a guided walking tour of thisbeautiful town with its wonderful architectureand wealth of historic sites. The afternoon isfree for individual pursuits.Tuesday We enjoy an extended half dayexcursion to Chateau de Monbazillac.Situated at the heart of the prestigiousMonbazillac Vineyards, we enjoy a guidedtour and wine tasting.Wednesday A day to relax and unwind inLe Bugue.Thursday A full day excursion, first to Sarlat-la-Canéda, where we explore themaze of narrow lanes and winding medieval cobble stone streets. We then proceedto Rocamadour, a town built on narrow ledges above an almost sheer cliff.Friday We visit Beynac where we have included a cruise on a sailing barge todiscover ten centuries of the Dordogne Valley and its fabulous history. We continueto La Roque Gageac, where you can discover the exotic gardens of this spectacularcliffside village before taking a trip on the “little train” up to the 13th century villageof Domme to enjoy lovely panoramic views of the river as it winds its way throughthe beautiful valley.Saturday We depart Le Bugue and travel to the Paris area to our overnight hotel.Sunday We return to Calais where we board our ferry to Dover, arriving homeduring the evening.

Your HotelHotel Royal Vezere, Le Bugue HHH

A charming 3-Star hotel which overlooks the river in thecentre of Le Bugue. Restaurant, bar, restaurant, rooftopoutdoor swimming pool & terrace. Mobility Grade:

4 – Location has some slopes and steps. Hotel is fairly level with a lift.

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Your Holiday Includes� Door to door service� Our own courier service� Club Class Extra Legroom Coach� Return ferry crossing from

Dover/Calais� 8 nights half board� Outlined Excursions� Entrance to Oradour-sur-Glane� Guided tour of Périgueux� Wine tasting at Monbazillac� Dordogne river cruise & ‘little

train’ ride to Domme


9 Day TourSat 26 Sep – Sun 4 Oct 2015£1089



Conical green hilltops,spa town and crater lakes: the

spectacular volcanoes and verdantlandscapes of the Auvergne were fashioned by

the elements thousands of years ago. John says,“The itinerary is ‘extensive and full’; bring comfortable

walking shoes and a sense of adventure!”

Your Holiday ItinerarySaturday We cross the channel to France then onto Orleans for our overnight stay.Sunday Heading south we reach one of France’sbest-kept secrets – The Auvergne. Known for itsvolcanoes, the ‘Chaine des Puys’ – part of the MassifCentral mountain range. Our base for three nights isthe delightful town of St Flour, where we includedinner on the first night. Then enjoy 2 nights diningin St Flour.Monday A morning to explore St Flour in itsdelightfully elevated location, followed by anafternoon excursion to the impressive GarabitViaduct – a superb railway viaduct built by GustaveEiffel in the 1880’s which crosses the Truyere gorge.We also include a visit to a traditional cheese farm.Tuesday Today we visit Le Puy-en-Velay, a well-preserved historical town in an impressive setting,famous over centuries for pilgrimages. Enjoy aguided tour where we view the 10th century Chapelof St Michael, spectacularly perched high on avolcanic ‘vent’. We also visit the stunning Cathedraland the dominating statue of Notre-dame- de-France, constructed from 200 canons from theCrimean War. (This tour involves steps and walking!) Wednesday We leave St Flour and travel northpausing at St Nectaire – famous for its cheese,Grottoes and petrifying water. Continuing to LeMont Dore, with time for lunch and a trip up thegondola for breathtaking views from Puy de Sancy –at 1886m it is the highest point in the MassifCentral. We continue via the scenic view point atRoches Tulliere & Sanadoire to Puy de Domewhere we take the modern funicular railway to the summit. Again, take in the views and thefascinating summit exhibitions. We continue to our hotel near Cleremont Ferrand for dinner.Thursday Enjoy a guided tour of Cleremont Ferrand and take time to visit the cathedral beforewe continue north to our final night at Chartres.Friday Take in this fine cathedral too before returning to Calais and our ferry home.

Your HotelGrand Hotel de L’Europe, St Flour HH

John and Anne Johnson discovered this lovelyhotel during their cycle tour. It is family run,has panoramic views and is located in the

very heart of St Flour, close to the pedestrianised streets. 44 comfortable rooms,restaurant, bar, tea room & terrace. Mobility Grade: 3 – The hotel has areasonably level location with a few isolated steps throughout. All rooms areserved by a lift.

Your Holiday Includes� Door to door service� Our own courier service� Club Class Extra Legroom Coach� Return ferry crossing from

Dover/Calais� 1 nights half board in Orleans� 1 nights half board & 2 nights

bed & breakfast in St Flour� 1 nights half board near

Cleremont Ferrand� 1 nights half board near Paris� Outlined Excursions� Visit to a Cheese Farm� Guided tours of Le Puy-en-

Velay & Cleremont Ferrand� Gondola ride to Puy de Sancy� Funicular railway to Puy de

Dome

Not Included: All lunches &2 evening dinners

7 Day TourSat 2 – Fri 8 May 2015£849

Single Room: £150Balcony Room: £18Holiday Insurance: £48


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One of the most perfectlypreserved medieval cities in Europe;

Bruges is famous for its lace shops,magnificent churches and, of course, chocolate.

A holiday in Bruges is like taking a trip back in time asyou wander through cobbled streets surrounded by historic

buildings as horse drawn carriages go by and a trip on one ofthe canal boats gives you a unique view of ‘the Venice of the north’.

Your Holiday ItineraryFriday We head for Dover and the ferrycrossing to Calais. From here it is just a shortdrive up the coast to Bruges. Enjoy awelcoming drink upon arrival before settlingin to our new surroundings. 3-course eveningdinner tonight.Saturday Today, enjoy the delights ofBruges. This ancient settlement on a networkof canals and rivers is an absolute delight.Take a cruise around the canals or a horse-drawn carriage through the streets, andshop for pretty lace or delicious chocolates.This evening is our first opportunity to samplethe delights of Bruges; there are restaurantsand pubs aplenty to sample the local fayre.Sunday A full day excursion to historicalGhent. What better way to start our day thanwith an leisurely guided boat cruise taking inthe heart of the medieval centre viewing suchsites as St Bravo’s Cathedral, the Belfry andSt Nicholas’ Church and the impressive Castleof the Counts’ and the Princes’ court. In theafternoon there’s some free time to explorethis charming city.Monday On our final morning we visit the pretty town of Ypres. Winston Churchillstated that every British person should visit Ypres at least once in their lives and weare proud to give you the opportunity to see this unique Belgian city which offers adistinct and heart-warming memorial to the thousands of British and Commonwealthsoldiers who died on the battlefields of WW1. Homeward in the afternoon.

Your HotelHotel Portinari, Bruges HHHH

Superbly located on the t’Zand Square in the very heartof Bruges. You'll find plenty of bars, cafes and shopsnearby, so after a busy day sightseeing it's easy to find

somewhere to unwind, take the weight off your feet and watch the world go by.Bar & breakfast room. Mobility Grade: 4 – The resort and hotel are on the levelbut please remember Bruges has many cobbled streets & walkways. Hotel has afew isolated steps but a passenger lift serves all floors.

Your Holiday Includes� Door to door service� Our own courier service� Club Class Extra Legroom Coach� Return Dover to Calais ferry

crossing� 3 nights bed & buffet breakfast� Welcome drink� Dinner on arrival night� Outlined excursions� A scenic guided boat cruise of

Ghent

4 Day TourFri 3 – Mon 6 Apr 2015£499 (EASTER)Fri 11 – Mon 14 Sep 2015£439

Single Room:£114 (Apr) £65 (Sep)Holiday Insurance: £34.50


WATERLOO 2015Bicentennial Re-enactment Tour

In June 2015, be at thevery heart of the grandiose

reconstruction of the Battle of Waterloo!To commemorate the Bicentenary of this famous

Battle, one of the most impressive reconstructions everseen in Europe is planned. With 5000 re-enactors, 300 horses

and 100 canons this will be a unique event not to be missed!

Your Waterloo 2015Bicentennial ProgrammeIncludes:Friday� This morning we can relax and unwind. &

visit Brussels’ ornate Grand-Place.� Later, we visit Waterloo, located 8 miles

south of Brussels, where we explore theEncampment Sites which give you aunique glimpse into the scenes of thedaily life of the regiments as they wait togo into battle.

� Then from 8.00pm take your seat forthe 1st Re-enactment – ‘ The FrenchAttack’....The French army, more thanseventy thousand strong and with arms atthe ready, sets off to attack the hill wherethe British troops are positioned withenthusiastic cries of “Long live the Emperor”ringing out. At the top of the hill the Frenchtroops are met by the Belgo-Dutch armythat is keeping the British army, lying inambush behind the ridge, out of sight.Hard fighting follows until the British troopsemerge and fire at close range on the Imperial Guard. At the same time heavyfighting is raging at the top of Mont-Saint-Jean. The outcome of the battle isuncertain…

Saturday� Today our 1815 Museum Pass includes your entrances to all the museums and

attractions on the battlefield including the Wellington Museum, the LionsMound and Napoleon’s Last General Headquarters.

� Tonight, again take your seats for the 2nd Re-enactment – ‘The Allied Counter-attack’....The Battle is concentrated around the Hougoumont Farm. The fightingstarts under the loud roar of artillery fire and results in a blood bath. Thousands liedead and wounded. Under fire from the British, the Guard attempts a final attack,which ends in failure. The Guard “dies, but will never surrender”. Napoleon fleesto Paris, leaving the victors, Wellington and Blücher, to celebrate their victorytogether in the Belle Alliance Farm.

Your HotelThon Hotel, Brussels HHHH

Set in the heart of Brussels’ European District,the hotel is a 10 minute stroll away via the

pedestrian street La Rue Neuve which is lined with shops, cafés & restaurants.Mobility Grade: 4 – Easy access for all. The Hotel has a lift.Your Accommodation Includes: 3 nights bed & buffet breakfast � 3-coursebuffet dinner on Thursday evening � Welcome drink

Your Holiday Includes� Door to door service� Our own courier service� Club Class Extra Legroom Coach� Return Eurotunnel channel

crossings� Outlined excursions� A visit to the Encampment

Sites� Category ‘B’ seating for Friday

& Saturday evening re-enactment events

� 1815 Museum Pass

4 Day TourThu 18 – Sun 21 Jun 2015£499



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THE BULBFIELDS OF HOLLANDBeautiful Spring Time Gardens

Situated in Lisse,Keukenhof is the most outstanding

spring attraction of the Netherlands.A riot of colour, no experience can match this

spectacular and unforgettable display, with some sixmillion tulips, narcissi, daffodils, hyacinths, shrubs, ponds

& fountains.

Your Holiday ItineraryFriday To Dover for the ferry to Calais thenacross Belgium and into Holland, arriving atour hotel on in time for dinner.Saturday Today we travel to award-winningKeukenhof Gardens, showpiece of the Dutchbulb industry with some 80 acres of colourfulfloral displays. In the afternoon there is freetime to explore or maybe take a ride on oneof the ‘whisper boats’, which are almost silentas they sail through the beautiful bulblandscape.

Sunday A full day to explore the unique cityof Amsterdam with its famous tree-linedcanals and preserved 17th century gabled houses. We include a guided tour of afamous Diamond House, followed by a leisurely Canal Cruise.Monday Today our excursion takes us on a fascinating ride by historical steam tramand steam boat around the coast of the Ijsselmeer. We also visit the museum atHoorn, to learn something of the history and development of the Dutch steam tramfrom 1879 to 1966.Tuesday Leaving our hotel we make our way back to Calais and our ferry to Doverand home.

Your HotelVan der Valk Hotel, Leusden HHHH

Situated on the foothills of the Utrecht Hill Ridge inthe green heart of Holland, between Amersfoort andUtrecht. All rooms equipped with modern facilities.

Restaurant, Grand café, large terrace, solarium & souvenir shop. MobilityGrade: 4 – Location is level. Hotel is level and has a lift to all floors.

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Your Holiday Includes� Door to door service� Our own courier service� Club Class Extra Legroom Coach� Return Sailing from Dover to

Calais (75 Mins)� 4 nights dinner, bed & buffet

breakfast� Outlined excursions� Admission to Keukenhof

Gardens� Guided tour of Amsterdam

including a visit to a DiamondHouse & a Canal Cruise

� Steam tram & steam boat rideon the Ijsselmeer

5 Day ToursFri 10 – Tue 14 Apr 2015£565Fri 1 – Tue 5 May 2015£565



A new river cruise holidayfor 2015 sailing on one of Europe’s

most legendary rivers.


Sunday To Dover for our channelcrossing to France and then on to our

overnight hotel near Reims.Monday We drive to Epernay for a visit tothe renowned House of Mercier. Our tourincludes the services of an English speakingguides, transport via the little undergroundtrain, audio guides and wine tasting.We continue to Strasbourg where we boardthe MS Gerard Schmitter. Welcome cocktailand crew presentation before an optionalcanal boat tour of old Strasbourg.Tuesday – Thursday Relax and unwind aswe cruise gently along the Rhine. Explore theregion further with one of the planned RiverCruise shore excursions (See Below).Friday Arriving in Amsterdam we rejoin ourCoach for a morning guided tour. Free time inthe afternoon for individual pursuits, returningto our vessel for our final night on board.Saturday Departing after breakfast webegin our journey homeward, arriving duringthe evening.Optional Cruise ExcursionsMonday Canal Cruise of Old Strasbourg(2 Hrs). A relaxing nocturnal cruise viewingthe ‘Petite France’ district with its half-timbered houses, the Ponts Couverts,the Palais des Rohan & the EuropeanParliament buildings.Tuesday Rudesheim (2 Hrs). A tour andcommentary of the Rudesheim vineyards bymini-train. We visit the Mechanical Musical Cabinet Museum followed by free time toexplore the streets of Rudesheim’s famous Drosselgasse.Wednesday Cologne (2 Hrs). A guided walking tour where we can admire theexterior of the huge cathedral. Continue to Cologne ‘Old Town’ and pass the famous‘Eau de Cologne’ house (exterior).Thursday Amsterdam Canal Cruise (1 ½ Hrs). A guided canal cruise discoveringthe charm, history and architecture of the ‘Venice of the North’.Optional Excursion Package (For all four excursions) – £70. These excursionsare operated by the Cruise Company and can be pre-booked in advance.

Your VesselMS Gerard SchmitterOne of CroisiEurope’s Premier Ships, this modernship has 88 en suite. There is a comfortablelounge with dance floor, a dining room, gift

shop & large sundeck. There is a lift, but the sundeck is reached by stairs.


Crossings� 1 night half board in Reims

area� 5 nights full board cruise

accommodation in lower deckcabins. Please note all cabinsare PREMIER styled cabins

� A gala dinner is included onthe Wednesday evening

� Outlined itinerary including aguided tour of MercierChampagne House

Not Included: 3 lunchesOptional Excursion Package

7 Day TourSun 5 – Sat 11 Jul 2015£1095

Upper Deck Supplement: £69Middle Deck: £79Single Room £186Holiday Insurance: £48Optional Shore ExcursionPackage: £70


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Our comfortable hotel isthe perfect base for our varied

itinerary. We include a visit to thepicturesque town of Cochem, a relaxing cruise

on the Rhine from Rudesheim to Boppard and aninteresting wine tasting demonstration.

Your Holiday ItineraryWednesday To Dover for our Channel

crossing to Calais. Then on through Belgiumand over the border into Germany to reachBoppard. We enjoy a welcome drink, dinnerand a film on the Rhine.Thursday We visit the historic town ofCochem, in the most romantic part of theMoselle Valley, where the river curvesbetween two hiking paradises – Eifel andHunsrück. There is free time to explore;perhaps visit the fairytale neo-gothic castle.Friday Today we visit Limburg an Der Lahn– a beautiful city with half-timbered housesembellished with carvings and sculptures.We then make our way to the picturesquetown of Wiesbaden. See this historic citywith its many renovated Imperial buildings.Wander the narrow streets in the historic oldtown, see the Kurhaus and Town Hall andmarvel at the Cuckoo Clock.Saturday A morning at leisure in Boppard. Inthe afternoon we travel by coach through theRhine Gorge to Rudesheim with its crookednarrow streets and half timbered houses. Herewe include a visit to the popular Adolf Stortzel winery. Wine tasting is includedtogether with a special memento of your visit. Our coach crosses the Rhine to Bingenwhere we join our evening Rhine Cruise to enjoy the spectacular Rhine in FlamesFestival with a delicious 2-course on board meal included – Late return.Sunday – A morning at leisure followed by an afternoon guided walking tour ofBoppardMonday Leaving Boppard, we journey back to Calais and join the ferry for Doverand home.

Your HotelBellevue Rhinehotel, Boppard HHH

Our delightful hotel is located in the centre of Boppard,overlooking the promenade and the river and isdecorated in ‘belle époque’ style. Restaurant & bar with

river views. Indoor pool, sauna & steam room. Mobility Grade: 3 – Locality:Fairly flat. Hotel has a lift to all floors, few steps to hotel entrance.

Your Holiday Includes� Door to door service� Our own courier service� Club Class Extra Legroom Coach� Return ferry via Dover/Calais� 5 night’s half board� Film show on the Rhine Valley� Outlined Excursions� Wine tasting at Adolf Stortzel

Winery� Rhine in Flames Cruise

including 2-course meal� Guided walk of Boppard


6 Day TourWed 1 – Mon 6 Jul 2015£859



THE RHINE & THE BLACK FORESTA land of folklore & fairytales

Enjoy this adventurethrough two of Germany’s most

popular regions. Both the Rhine and theBlack Forest, individually, have amazing

landscapes with terraced vineyards, magical castles,lush meadows, dense woodland, enchanted little villages

and ancient fortified towns.

Your Holiday ItinerarySunday To Dover for our Channel crossingto Calais, and then on to Konigswinter forfour nights.Monday This morning we enjoy a ride onGermany’s oldest rack railway, theDrachenfelsbahn. The afternoon is at leisureto enjoy the pretty town of Konigswinter orperhaps enjoy a scenic river cruise.Tuesday Following the River Mosel as wemake our way to the romantic old town ofCochem, dominated by its castle and withpicturesque cobbled streets full of specialityshops and cafes. Later we enjoy a visit toAnton Hammes Wine Cellar for a tasting.Wednesday Today we have a guided tourof Bonn, a city steeped in some 2000 years ofhistory. See the rococo styled town hall, thebronze statue of the city’s most famous son –Beethoven on Munsterplatz and the romanticcathedral.Thursday Departing Konigswinter we headsouth via Heidelberg with its old bridge andmighty castle then on to the Black ForestRegion and our hotel in Titisee for threenights.Friday A day at leisure in our lakeside resort.Saturday A half day excursion to Triberg, home of the impressive GutacherWasserfall, then on to Schonach, which houses the world’s biggest cuckoo clock.Sunday Travelling via Freiburg, with its monumental 13th century cathedral wecross into France continuing on to our final night near Metz.Monday Depart after breakfast we head towards Calais and homeward bound.

Your HotelsMaritim Hotel, Konigswinter HHHH

Located overlooking the Rhine the hotel offers elegant standards ofaccommodation and modern spa services in the wine town of Konigswinter.Restaurant, bar & sun terrace.Maritim Hotel, Titisee HHHH

Located overlooking Lake Titisee this luxurious hotel comes with its own privatebeach. Restaurant, bar, cafe with lakeside terrace, sunbathing lawn & boat jetty.Mobility Grades for both hotels: 4 – Locality: Generally level.Hotel: Level entrance & lift to all floors.


Crossing� 8 nights half board

accommodation� Outlined Excursions� Drachenfelsbahn Railway Ride� Wine tasting at Anton Hammes

Vineyards� Guided tour of Bonn


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THE RHINE IN FLAMESBoppard, Rudesheim, Limburg & Cochem

THE PIED PIPER TOURGoslar & the Harz Mountains

A new tour for 2015.Based in the town of Goslar, located

on the north western slopes of the gloriousHarz Mountains, a land where fairytale towns and

cities intertwine with lush green valleys, pine- coveredvistas, dreamy lakes and mountains.

Your Holiday ItinerarySaturday To Dover and our Channel

crossing to Calais. We drive east in to Belgiumto our overnight hotel in Liege.Sunday We continue our journey throughthe North-Rhine-Westphalia region, arrivingat our hotel in Goslar in the afternoon.Relax prior to dinner with a welcome drink.Monday Today is at leisure in Goslar.To help you discover your new surroundingswe have included a guided walking tourthrough the medieval streets which is likestepping back in time.Tuesday After breakfast we drive toWolfsburg, home of the VolkswagenCar Factory. Here we visit the spectacularAutostadt (Car City) – a state-of-the-art carmuseum, with brand pavilions for marquesthat range from Volkswagen to Lamborghini.Enjoy a variety of multimedia attractionsincluding robot-guided ascents of the 20-storycar towers – Autostadt is a worthwhiledestination for VW fans and for anyone who'sinterested in cars!Wednesday Our excursion today takes us toHamelin, home to the famous Pied Piper.We have a guided tour with the Pied Piperhimself, but was the legend true? The medieval tale tells us that the song of a ratcatcher's flute lured the rats of Hamelin into the waters of the Weser River. The townelders reneged on their promise to pay the Piper, so to seek revenge he plays adifferent tune. Legend has it that 130 children danced to his music out the city gatesinto a cave in the hills nearby. They were never seen again!Thursday We include a superb return excursion on the narrow-gauge railwayfrom Wernigerode to Brocken, the highest mountain in the region at over 3,700feet. Much of the railway operates through severe terrain with sharp curves andsteep gradients.Friday Departing Goslar, we retrace our steps to Belgium and our final overnightstay.Saturday After breakfast, we drive to Calais and our ferry homeward.

Your HotelRamada Hotel Baeren, Goslar Lower SaxonyHHHH

Situated in a pleasant and quiet residential area just a20 minute downhill stroll to the historic centre of Goslar.

All rooms with balcony or terrace. Restaurant, two bars, sun terrace & lawn area.Leisure facilities include and indoor pool & sauna. Mobility Grade: 4 –Immediate locality in and around the hotel is generally flat. The hotel has a lift.

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Your Holiday Includes� Door to door service� Our own courier service� Club Class Extra Legroom Coach� Return ferry via Dover/Calais� 7 night’s half board� Welcome drink in Goslar� Outlined Excursions� Guided walking tour of Goslar� Admission to Autostadt

Wolfsburg� Guided walking tour of

Hamelin� Train ride on the Brocken

Railway.


8 Day TourSat 25 Jul – Sat 1 Aug 2015£925



Discover the delights ofthe Danube as we cruise our way

from Linz through to musical Vienna andon to the Pearl of the Danube – Budapest.

This is an amazing opportunity to sail the watersthat are beautifully immortalised by the composer,

Strauss, in his classical waltz ‘The Blue Danube’.

Your Holiday ItineraryTuesday Channel crossing to France thenon to Boppard for dinner and over overnightstay.Wednesday Arrive late afternoon in Linzfor embarkation on our cruise vessel –MV Esmeralda.Thursday Departing Linz early morningenjoy a full days cruising on the Daunbe aswe make our way to Vienna, arriving around6.00pm.Friday Join your Johnsons coach for a guidedcity tour of Vienna – a wonderful city with afantastic mix of Imperial Palaces, a wealth ofarchitectural styles and a rich musical heritage.Our cruise recommences at around 6.00pm.Saturday Today we cruise leisurely along theDanube into the beautiful Hungarian capitalof Budapest. Join your courier and local coachfor our included tour of this fine city.Sunday Departing early morning we cruisetowards Bratislava, one of the youngestcapitals in Europe. Once again join our courierand local coach for a city tour.Monday Sail from Bratislava, arriving in thelate afternoon in Durnstein, the most famousmedieval Danube river town in the Wachauregion of Austria. Here we meet our JohnsonsCoach again for a transfer into the beautifultown.Tuesday We make our way to Melk, a littletown dominated by a Benedictine Abbey,perched on a hill overlooking the town.Wednesday Disembark after breakfast inLinz where we return to Boppard for ourfinal overnight.Thursday To Calais and our return sailing toDover, then homeward bound.

Your VesselMV EsmeraldaA comfortable vessel decorated in traditionalDutch styling. All cabins are en-suite withshower and are equipped with air conditioning,

TV & mini-safe. The lounge/bar & reception are located on the upper deck andthe restaurant is on the main deck. There is a lift between the Promenade Deckand Main Deck and a stair lift between the Promenade Deck and Sun Deck.


Crossing� 2 nights half board in Boppard� Outlined Excursions� Guided Tours of Vienna,

Budapest & BratislavaYour On-Board CruiseIncludes� 7 nights cabin

accommodation, Porterage,Welcome glass of kir royale,Hot & cold buffet breakfast, 6x course fixed lunches(excluding arrival night &departure day), 4 coursedinners with choice of main(excluding arrival night), tea &coffee after lunch & dinner,Daily entertainment, Midnightsnacks served at approx 23.00every night, Captain’s FarewellDinner


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Lermoos, is simply oneof the most picturesque villages in

Austria positioned in the shadow of themighty Zugspitze Mountain, in the lush green

meadows of the Loisach Valley. Typically Tyrolean, thevillage is surrounded by forest with cable-car connections

up the mountain for wonderful views. Set close to the Germanborder, it is superbly positioned for touring the scenic delights of

both the Austrian Tyrol and Bavaria.

Your Holiday ItinerarySaturday Channel crossing to France thenon to the Metz region for our overnight stay.Sunday After breakfast we continue ourjourney south into Germany, obtaining ourfirst sight of the mighty Alps before drivingthrough scenic Bavarian countryside to ourholiday base in Lermoos for our 6 night stay.Monday Join our sightseeing excursion alongthe Inn Valley to Innsbruck, the historic“Capital of the Tyrol”. After a morningguided tour there will be plenty of time forexploration, perhaps discovering the oldquarter with its charming arcaded streetsand famous Golden Roof.Tuesday Enjoy a scenic drive through one ofthe most beautiful valleys in the Tyrol to theAlpine resort of Solden. Later we continuealong the spectacular ‘Glacier Strasse’passing Rettenbach and on to theTiefenbach Glacier set at some 2,800 metresabove sea level.Wednesday A day at leisureThursday Today we take a short drive to theBavarian village of Oberammergau, beforecontinuing to Linderhof Palace – the smallestof the three palaces built by King Ludwig II. Here, we can discover its ornate interiorsthat were built in a luxurious Rococo Louis XIV style. After our visit we make our wayto the beautiful Ettal Abbey with its outstanding interior and interesting guided tour.Friday We travel to the pretty town of Garmisch-Partenkirchen, where we board atrain to the summit of the Zugspitze. This is Germany’s highest mountain andstraddles the border with Austria.Saturday Depart after breakfast we drive to Saarbrucken area for our final night.Sunday Homeward, arriving during the evening.

Your HotelEdelweiss Hotel, Lermoos HHHH

Located close to the centre of Lermoos withstunning views over the mountain. Restaurant, bar &lounges. Leisure facilities include indoor swimming

pool & sauna. Welcome drink, Tyrolean buffet on Thursday nights, with live music& dancing two nights a week. Mobility Grades: 3 – The locality & hotel aregenerally level. Isolated steps throughout. Lift to all floors.



accommodation� Outlined Excursions� Guided Tour s of Innsbruck� Glacier Strasse Road Tolls� Entrance to Linderhof Palace &

Ettal Abbey� Train ride up to Zugspitze


9 Day TourSat 20 – Sun 28 Jun 2015£1019



AUSTRIAN ADVENTUREAn Alpine Summer Paradise

Beautiful St. Johann(Saint James) is situated in the heart

of the Salzburg province, from where wecan explore the delights of Salzburg, Hallstatt,

Zell-am-Zee and the mighty snow-cappedGrossglockner Pass. Enjoy the crystal clear lakes and the

unspoiled Alpine National Park, plus and the world-famous'Eagle's Nest'; Hitler’s mountain hideaway.

Your Holiday ItinerarySaturday Channel crossing to France thenon to the Metz region for our overnight stay.Sunday We continue south into Austriaarriving in Sankt Johann im Pongau forour six night stay.Monday A morning guided tour ofSalzburg, which also includes a funicularrailway ride to the Hohensalzburg Fortressfor panoramic views over the city andsurrounding mountains.Tuesday Nestling between the edge ofHallstattersee and the towering DachsteinMountains lies Hallstatt, Austria’s oldestand possibly most photographed village.Enjoy a morning guided tour returning toSankt Johann for a free afternoon.Wednesday A day at leisure.Thursday We visit Zell-am-Zee, for a boatcruise on one of Austria’s best-loved lakes.Then we continue to the magnificentGrossglockner Pass. At 3798m it is Austria’shighest mountain, where we can enjoybreathtaking views over 37 mountain peaksand 19 glittering glaciers.Friday Today we visit Berchtesgaden wherecatch a local bus up the mountain road andthen ascend by lift, to the tip of the Kehlsteinto the site of Adolf Hitler’s infamous Eagle’sNest. Later, we enjoy a cruise on LakeKonigssee.Saturday Departing after breakfast we driveto the Cologne area for our final night.Sunday Homeward, arriving during theevening.

Your HotelLandhotel Lerch Plankenau,St Johann im Pongau HHH

This delightful family-run hotel enjoys an idyllicvillage location. Most rooms with balcony,

restaurant, bar, lounge, sun terrace. Herbal sauna, solarium, steam bath & whirltub. Mobility Grade: 2 – The locality & hotel are generally level. Isolated stepsthroughout. No lift but rooms are on ground & two floors only.



accommodation� Outlined Excursions� Guided Tour s of Salzburg &

Hallstatt� Funicular Railway &

Hohensalzburg Fortress� Lake cruises on Hallstattersee &

Konigssee� Grossglockner Pass� Local bus & Lift to the Eagles

NestAUSTRIAN ALL INCLUSIVEARRANGEMENTS: BuffetBreakfasts, 3 Course Dinner,Afternoon coffee & cake from3.00 – 4.00pm, Non Alcoholicdrinks, Local wines & Beers eachDay between 7.00pm – 9.00pm


9 Day TourSat 16 May –Sun 24 May 2015£1019



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Solden Zell-am-Zee

AUSTRIAN TYROL & BAVARIAFairytale Castles & Palaces

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ALLInclusive

SALZBURG & THE AUSTRIAN LAKESSound of Music Country

We might not ‘climbevery mountain’ but you can be sure

of magnificent Alpine scenery as we exploresome of the well known locations used in the

filming of the Sound of Music. We’re based in thefriendly resort of Altmuenster located on the edge of

beautiful Traunsee; an area of lush pastures and sparkling bluelakes that provide excellent excursion opportunities.

Your Holiday ItinerarySaturday We drive to Dover for our Channelcrossing to France then on to the MercureHotel in Saarbrucken Sud for dinner and ourovernight stay.Sunday We cross the Rhine at drive throughGermany into Austria arriving at the popularAlpenhotel Altmuenster for our five nightstay.Monday A day at leisure in resort.To familiarise yourself with your newsurroundings we have included a morningguided walking tour of Altmuenster.Tonight after dinner enjoy a glass of schnapps.Tuesday A full day excursion around theSalzkammergut Lakes area. We head into themountains to the fashionable spa town of BadIschl, once the summer residence of EmperorFranz Josef and then on to St Wolfgang. Thischarming resort has a maze of cobbled streetslined with attractive frescoed houses, shopsand cafes and is home to the legendary WhiteHorse Inn on the banks of Lake Wolfgang.Wednesday Today we travel to stunning Salzburg, a beautiful city immortalised inthe film ‘The Sound of Music’ and birthplace of the composer Mozart. We first havea morning guided walking tour of the city followed by a free afternoon. On ourreturn we pause at picturesque Mondsee with its famous ‘Sound of Music’ church.Thursday Staying locally to Lake Traunsee we enjoy a guided visit to the 12thcentury Jesuit Monastery in nearby Traunkirchen. In the afternoon we visit the stylishresort of Gmunden located at the northern tip of the lake.Friday Departing Austria we return for our final overnight in France.Saturday To Calais for the ferry to Dover and home.

Your HotelAlpenhotel, Altmuenster HHH

This lovely, traditional family run Austrian chaletstyle hotel is situated on a slight incline, a shortstroll from the edge of beautiful Lake Traunsee

and close to all the amenities of Altmuenster. Restaurant, bar & terrace. Sauna &solarium. Mobility Grade: 3 – Village: There are slopes in the village and to thelake. Hotel has a lift to all floors.

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Your Holiday Includes� Door to door service� Our own courier service� Club Class Extra Legroom Coach� Return ferry via Dover/Calais� 7 nights half board including

one farmer’s buffet� Schnapps tasting� Outlined Excursions� Guided walking tours of

Altmuenster & Salzburg


8 Day TourSat 5 – Sat 12 Sep 2015£845



Traverse the Alps, crossthe border into Italy and enjoy

breathtaking vistas, with green valleys andforests, sweeping viaducts, dark tunnels, and

great rock faces, offering a glimpse of the BerninaMountain Glacier, incorporating one of the steepest

sections of railway in the world

Your Holiday ItineraryMonday To Dover for our Channel crossingto France then on to Saarbrucken for ourovernight stay.Tuesday After travelling southwards throughthe Alps we arrive late afternoon in thepopular ski resort of Klosters and our hotel;the Silvretta Park for three nights.Wednesday – A day at leisure To helpyou see more of the local area we haveincluded the ‘Klosters/Davos Inclusive Card’ –which allows free transport on buses, cablecars and funiculars and reductions on severalattractions.Thursday Enjoy a Three Countries Tour –Travelling along some of the most spectacularroads in Europe we ascend the Fluelapass tothe Austrian border town of Nauders beforetransversing the magnificent Reschenpassinto Italy. We descend past impressiveLake Reschen before we climb back intoSwitzerland passing the beautiful SwissNational Park and its amazing scenery.Friday One of the main tour highlights todayas we join the Bernina Express train fromDavos to Tirano. Our route takes us through55 tunnels and over 196 bridges, so sit back and relax and enjoy the panoramicviews as we pass mighty glaciers before descending into a land of swaying palms.Rejoining our coach we make our way to Lake Iseo, one of Italy’s secret treasures!Saturday At leisure on the shores of Lake Iseo. Stroll along the lakeside promenadeor visit the fine selection of shops, bars and cafes. Otherwise why not catch a localferry to Monte Isola – a tranquil and unspoilt island.Sunday We visit neighbouring Lake Garda, pausing at Simione, before continuingon to Malcesine, with its stunning castle and cobbled streets from where we includea cable car ride to the summit of Monte Baldo for spectacular views over the lake.Monday Departing Italy we journey back to Metz for our final nights stay.Tuesday To Calais for the ferry to Dover and home.

Your HotelsSilvretta Park Hotel, Klosters HHHH

Centrally located the hotel provides arestaurant & piano bar. Indoor pool, sauna,steam room & solarium.Iseolago Hotel, Iseo, Lake Iseo HHHH

Located near the lake the hotel offerstwo restaurants & wonderful gardens.Outdoor pool, sauna & solarium at theIseolago Hotel.

Your Holiday Includes� Door to door service� Our own courier service� Club Class Extra Legroom Coach� Return ferry via Dover/Calais� 8 nights half board� Outlined Excursions� Klosters/Davos Inclusive Card� 2nd Class seats on the Bernina

Express (Davos-Tirano, Approx3 ½ hrs)

� Monte Baldo Cable Car journey� Wine tasting & snacks in

Iseolago Hotel on one night


9 Day TourMon 17 – Tue 25 Aug 2015£1079



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SWISS TRAINS & ITALIAN LAKESAn Alpine Melody

St Wolfgang Bernina Express

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87Italy’s Lake Como is thedeepest lake in Europe and is a place

of serene tranquillity and breathtakingscenery; there are mountains rolling down to the

waters edge and historic and beautiful villas to admire.


Friday To Dover to catch our ferry toCalais and on to our overnight hotel inHasselt Belgium.Saturday We continue through Belgium andinto Germany for our second overnight stay.Sunday Travelling through Germany andon through the beautiful Swiss scenery,we arrive at our hotel in the town ofCadenabbia on the shores of Lake Comofor our five night stay.Monday Enjoy a full day tour of Lake Comotoday. We take the lakeshore road to VillaCarlotta, a stunning baroque building datingback to the beginning of the 18th century andperhaps the most famous of all of the villas onthe lake and surrounded by beautifully keptbotanical gardens. We continue to thebeautiful resort of Bellagio, known as thepearl of Lake Como and situated on apeninsula. We return to our hotel on boardone of the lake ferries.Tuesday Today is free to relax and enjoy thefacilities and location of our beautiful hotel.Wednesday We cross the border to Switzerland today and visit Lake Lugano, aglacial lake which has a very different feel to Como. We take the cog railway to thetop of Mount San Salvatore for breathtaking views.Thursday Neighbouring Lake Maggiore is our destination today as we visit thelovely resort of Stresa. We include a boat trip, taking in some of the beautifulBorromean Islands.Friday Leaving our hotel and beautiful Lake Como behind, we travel to ourovernight hotel in Metz, Northern France.Saturday We continue to Calais to catch our ferry to Dover and then home to theMidlands.

Your HotelGrand Hotel Cadenabbia,Cadenabbia, Lake Como HHHH

One of the finest hotels on the lake andlocated on the lake side and with

commanding views over the lake and Bellagio. Rooftop bar, terrace andrestaurant with spectacular views. Mobility Grade: 3 – Location is generallylevel. The hotel is level, although there are 6 steps to reception and occasionalsteps in public areas. There is a lift to all floors.

Your Holiday Includes� Door to door service� Our own courier service� Club Class Extra Legroom Coach� 8 nights half board� Outlined Excursions� Admission to Villa Carlotta� Ride on Mount San Salvatore

cog railway� Boat trip to the Borromean

islands


9 Day TourFri 21 – Sat 29 Aug 2015£1095

Single Room: £171Lake View: £38Lake View Balcony: £80Holiday Insurance: £50.50

Tour Departs By: 6.00amReturns By:9.00pmTimes are approximate

THE ITALIAN DOLOMITES& the Swiss Alps

With breathtakingmountain scenery, lush meadows and

pretty villages, this tour combines the beautyof Italy, the flavours of the Austrian Tyrol and the

dramatic beauty of the Alps. Fai della Paganella, ourbase for four nights, lies in the heart of mid-western

Trentino, with breath-taking views over the Adige Valley.

Your Holiday ItineraryWednesday To Dover to catch our ferry to Calaisand on to our overnight hotel in Liege Belgium.Thursday We continue into Germany, travellingto the beautiful town of Boppard on the banks ofthe Rhine, then on to our second overnight hotelnear Stuttgart.Friday A lovely drive south through the Fern Pass,and into Italy, reaching Fai della Paganella in thelate afternoon. We enjoy a welcome drink with thehotel’s owner, Fausto and the family before dinner.Saturday A day to relax and enjoy Fai dellaPaganella. Fausto will take us on a walk throughthe local area, taking in the wonderful views.Tonight enjoy wine tasting before our evening meal.Sunday We travel into the Brenta Dolomite Chain,following the scenic valley of the River Sole to thefashionable resort of Madonna di Campiglio.We return via the pretty little village and alpinelake of Molveno, with azure waters set against thebackdrop of the dramatic peaks.Monday Today we visit Italy’s largest and mostdramatic lake, Lake Garda. At the northern tip wefind Riva del Garda, with pretty lakeside walks anda charming pedestrianised medieval centre.Tonight Fausto invites us to a Farewell TrentinoDinner and afterwards, a Grolla Evening.Tuesday After breakfast, we travel via Meranobefore climbing the mountain roads to Switzerland,crossing the border at Mustair. The journey continues through the Ofen Pass and the EngadineNational Park to Zernez and on to Davos for a two-night stay.Wednesday A day to explore Davos. We are based within walking distance of the town’s lovelyshopping avenue and the cable car stations which will carry you high into the surroundingmountains. You have a ‘Mountain Pass’ which allows you free travel on all the mountain lifts,local trains and free entrance to the Alpinum Schatzalp, where you can discover 3500 differentflowers and plants.Thursday We descend from Davos through the town of Klosters, and continue via Lake Zurichand Basel and through France where we drive up the Rhine Valley with the Vosges Mountains onour left and the Black Forest on our right. Our overnight stay is in Metz.Friday We continue to Calais to catch our ferry to Dover and then home to the Midlands.

Your HotelHotel Paganella,Fai della Paganella HHH

This small and friendly 3-Star family-run hotelis built in typical Austrian chalet style. There is

a cosy bar, a traditional restaurant, and comfortable lounge and seating areas.‘Wellness Centre’ with sauna, Jacuzzi and Turkish bath. The hotel has a lift.

Your Holiday Includes� Door to door service� Courier Service� Club Class Extra Legroom Coach� 9 nights half board� Nightly Hotel Paganella ‘Free

Bar’ drinks package between6pm-10.30pm (Applicable onlocal beers, wines, soft drinks &national spirits only)

� Outlined Excursions� Guided Walk & Wine Tasting� Davos Mountain Pass Ticket


10 Day TourWed 9 – Fri 18 Sep 2015£949



This Tour is operated by & inconjunction with Woods Coachesof Bognor Regis

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10days

Lugano Italian Dolomites

THREE LAKES OF ITALYComo, Maggiore & Lugano

OSLO & THETIMELESS FJORDS

Your Cruise Highlights� The charming ‘Gateway to the Fjords’

Bergen� Get up close to the Briksdal Glacier� Art Nouveau Alesund� Experience the world famous ‘Flam Railway’� Cruise Naeroyfjord – The narrowest fjord in

the world� Norway’s capital, the Viking City of Oslo

2015 Cruise ItineraryDate Port Arrive Depart15 May Harwich, UK 4.30pm16 May At Sea17 May Bergen, Norway 9.00am 6.30pm18 May Olden, Norway 12.00pm 6.00pm19 May Alesund, Norway 7.30am 5.00pm20 May Flam, Norway 9.00am 5.00pm20 May Scenic Cruise Naeroyfjord21 May At Sea22 May Oslo, Norway 8.30am 5.30pm23 May Kristiansand, Norway 8.30am 5.00pm24 May At Sea25 May Harwich, UK 7.30am

Departure Return No of Cabin Category FA Cabin Category BBDate Date Days Raleigh Deck Columbus Deck

2 Berth Outside 2 Berth Outside Fri 15 May Mon 25 May 11 £2139 £2428

All cabins feature en-suites with showers, air conditioning, TV, wardrobe space,hairdryer & safe.

Single Occupancy Supplement: Prices on applicationHoliday Insurance: Prices on application

Tour Departs By: 7.30am approx • Returns By: 2.00pm approx

Deposits: A deposit of £250 is payable at the time of booking.

Why Choose the MV VoyagerStep aboard Voyager and enjoy a spacious and stylishship with just 540 passengers, ideal for experiencing afantastic brand of small ship cruising. Following anextensive upgrade, Voyagers facilities include:

� a choice of bars, restaurants and lounges � 2 restaurants � 3 lounges� 4 bars � Library � Health & fitness centre � Beauty salon � Card/function room� Medical centre � Internet centre � Lido pool and bar with 2 hot tubs

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Look What’s Included � 10 nights Cabin

accommodation� £50 On-board Credit per cabin

available� All Meals� All gratuities included� Porterage & Taxes included� Complimentary wine in the

cabin� Guest Speakers� On board entertainment� Door to Door Service� Coach Transfer to Port� Our own � Courier Service (subject to a

minimum of 15 peopletravelling)

Not Included: Drinks & shoreexcursions

Discovery Cruisingwith Swan Hellenic

A Cruise inpartnership

with the National Trust

Your Cruise Highlights� Discover the National Trust’s signature

properties at Ightham Mote, Mount StewartHouse & Tredegar House

� Explore Chatham’s Historic Dockyard� Absorb Scotland’s poignant history at

Culloden Moor & Glencoe� Visit the Castle of Mey, former home of

Her Majesty Elizabeth, the Queen Mother� Enjoy scenic highland cruising and step

ashore on to the remote islands of Lewis,Tresco & Sark

� See the unique spectacle of the Tall Ships asthey gather in Belfast for their annual race

Why Choose the MV MinervaSailing on the recently refurbished MV Minervais more akin to sailing on-board a country househotel! Cruise in style and comfort, experiencinghigh levels of on-board service. � Small Ship

Discovery Cruising that is intimate & friendly � High levels of On-board comfort& service. Passenger Capacity: 320 Staff Levels: 180

Look What’s Included � 14 nights Cabin

accommodation� INCLUDED programme of

tailor-made shore excursions� £50 On-board Credit per cabin

available� All Meals – Open seated dining� All gratuities included� Porterage & Taxes included� Complimentary wine in the

cabin� A National Trust Guest Speaker

– Ms Sarah Staniforth FormerMuseums & CollectionsDirector

� Door to Door Service� Coach Transfer to Port� Our own Courier Service

(Subject to a minimum of15 people travelling)

Not Included: Drinks

2015 Cruise ItineraryDate Port Arrive Depart23 Jun Portsmouth, UK 4.00pm24 Jun Chatham 10.00am 6.00pm25 Jun Cruise on Minerva26 Jun Edinburgh (Rosyth) 8.00am 5.00pm27 Jun Invergordon, Highlands 12.30pm 7.30pm28 Jun Scrabster, Caithness 8.00am 9.00pm29 Jun Stornoway, Outer Hebrides 8.00am in Port30 Jun Hebridean Scenic Cruise 6.00am30 Jun Oban, Western Highlands 10.00pm in Port1 Jul Oban, Western Highland in Port 6.00pm2 Jul Belfast, Northern Ireland 8.00am 10.00pm3 Jul Cruise on Minerva4 Jul Cardiff, Wales 8.00am 5.00pm5 Jul Isles of Scilly 9.00am 7.00pm6 Jul Sark, Channel Islands 12.00pm 7.00pm7 Jul Portsmouth, UK 7.00am

Departure Return No of Cabin Category I Cabin Category FDate Date Days Baltic Deck (Outside) Aegean Deck (Outside)Tue 23 June Tue 7 July 15 £3249 £3929

All cabins feature en-suites with showers.

Single Occupancy Supplement: Prices on applicationHoliday Insurance: Prices on application

Tour Departs By: 8.00am approx • Returns By: 1.00pm approx

Deposits: A deposit of £250 is payable at the time of booking.

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ISLANDS & HIGHLANDSOF BRITAIN

Naeroyfjord Oban

Why Choose the BraemarThe Braemar will capture your senses. A fivedeck high atrium area and cascading decksat the stern give Braemar space andintimacy in perfect balance. The Braemarhas a number of restaurant and bar facilitiesincluding the Palms Café, the Thistle &Grampian Restaurants, Marquee PoolsideBar, Morning Light Pub, Neptune Lounge,the Coral Club and Atlantis Spa.

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See an abundance ofnational wonders, dramatic

landscapes and elusive wildlife onthis spectacular cruise to the Faroe

Islands, Iceland and Norway.

Look What’s Included � Door to Door Service� Coach Transfer to Port� Our own Courier Service


� Port Taxes� 14 nights Full Board Cabin

accommodation� On-board entertainment

programme

SEDUCTIVE SPAIN &THE ALGARVE

2015 Cruises Price FromM L J I F C

Dept Return No of Single Single Balcony Inside Outside Superior Date Date Days Inside Outside Single Twin Twin Outside Twin

Falls, Fjords &Faroe Islands Sat 18 Jul Sat 01 Aug 15 £2549 £3099 n/a £1499 £1699 £2079

Seductive Spain& The Algarve Wed 2 Sep Sat 12 Sep 11 £1489 £1819 £2269 £849 £979 £1189

NOT INCLUDED: Drinks, gratuities and shore excursions.DEPARTURE & RETURN TIMINGS: July – Departs from Henley 1.00pm approx. **Returns to Henley 3.00pm approx.September – Departs from Henley 1.00pm approx. **Returns to Henley 3.00pm approx. HOLIDAY INSURANCE: Please contact us for details.DEPOSITS: A deposit of £250 is payable at the time of booking.

Look What’s Included � Door to Door Service� Coach Transfer to Port� Our own Courier Service


� Port Taxes� 10 nights Full Board Cabin

accommodation� On-board entertainment

programme

2015 Cruise Itinerary (Cruise Ref: M1525)Date Port Arrive Depart02 Sep Dover, UK Late PM04 Sep Aviles, Spain Early PM Late PM05 Sep La Coruna, Spain Early AM Late PM07 Sep Portimao, Portugal Early AM Late PM08 Sep Lisbon, Portugal Early AM Late PM09 Sep Vigo, Spain Early PM Late Night12 Sep Dover, UK Early AM

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Bergen Lisbon

FALLS, FJORDS& FAROE ISLANDS

2015 Cruise Itinerary (Cruise Ref: M1521)Date Port Arrive Depart18 Jul Dover, UK Late PM21 Jul Torshaven, Faroe Islands Early AM Late PM23 Jul Reykjavik, Iceland Early AM Late PM24 Jul Isafjordur, Iceland Early AM Late PM25 Jul Akureyri, Iceland Early AM Late PM28 Jul Bergen, Hordaland Early AM Late PM29 Jul Eidfjord, Hardangerfjord Early AM Late PM29 Jul Cruise Hardangerfjord Late PM Late PM29 Jul Cruising Maurangerfjord &

Furebergfossen Late Night Late Night30 Jul Cruising Karmsundet Early AM Early AM30 Jul Stavanger, Norway Early AM Late PM01 Aug Dover, UK Early AM

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HUNGARIAN RHAPSODYBy Air

Join us for an exclusivejourney to the land of the

“Magyars”. Budapest is a city dividedmajestically into two parts by the River Danube,

both with their own story to tell. We will bring alivewith words and music how this country, ruled by the Turks,

Austrians, Germans and the Russians down the centuries,became one of the most hospitable countries in Europe.

Your Holiday ItinerarySunday We transfer to Luton Airport and our flightto Budapest. On arrival we transfer by local coach toour hotel where our welcome host will be waiting togreet you. This evening we settle into our roomsbefore a welcome drink and dinner.Monday This morning we familiarise ourselves withBuda and Pest. Our host will take us round all of thebeautiful and famous sights. In the afternoon wehave free time to explore the city ourselves; and tohelp make the going easy we have included a travelpass which covers transport around the whole city. Tuesday Today we head to the Hungarian Sea –Lake Balaton – a Mecca for holiday makers with itsunique Mediterranean climate. We have arranged acruise across the lake before visiting a small winevillage where the locals welcome us at the villagewine cellars with a tasting and lunch.Wednesday After breakfast we stroll across theroad to the Mountain Railway which takes us upinto the hills above the city affording beautifulpanoramas. At the top we walk the short distance to the unique ‘Children’s Railway’ – where every part ofthe railway is operated by children apart from theengine driver and travels through beautifulwoodlands down to the city. In the afternoon we visitthe popular Auguszta’s Confectionary House tolearn about how to make one of their most popularcakes – “KREMES” – where we will have a taste andenjoy an English tea or strong Hungarian coffee.Tonight enjoy an illuminated evening city tour. Thursday This morning we visit the Royal Palace atGodollo, former home to the Austro-Hungarianmonarch’s and has now been restored to itsformer glory. Friday – After breakfast we make our way back to the airport for the return flight home.

All Holidays by Air are ATOL protected.Johnsons Coach Travel holds an ATOL Licence (ATOL 6390) granted by theCivil Aviation Authority.

Your HotelHotel Budapest, Buda HHHH

Located below the hills of Budapest in Buda. This uniquecylindrical building towers over the city in a green residentialarea and offers breathtaking panoramic views over the city.

The hotel’s restaurant serves Hungarian and international cuisine. It also features acoffee shop, summer terrace, sauna & souvenir shop.

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Your Holiday Includes� Door to door service� Return coach transfers to Luton

Airport� Our own courier service� Return flights to Budapest� 15 Kg Baggage Allowance� 5 nights half board

accommodation� Welcome drink on first evening � Local Coach Transportation in

Hungary with knowledgeableTour Host throughout

� Travel card for Budapest� Boat cruise on Lake Balaton� Lunch at Balatonfokajar with

wine tasting � Journey on Cog Wheel Railway

& The Children’s Railway� Visit to Auguszta Confectionery

House with tea/coffee andtaster

� Admission to Godollo RoyalPalace


6 Day TourSun 21 – Fri 26 Jun 2015£1069


Departure times are still to beadvised

Malta is a sunshine islandwith 7,000 years of history and

legend, famed for its hospitality andfriendliness. Heroic tales trace their way from

Homer's Odyssey to the crusading knights of theMiddle Ages, the British Empire and the partisans of WWII.

As the countryside is dotted with medieval towers, waysidechapels and the oldest known human structures in the world,

the Islands have rightly been described as an open-air museum.With its rugged beauty, sleepy villages and lively resorts it is clearwhy Malta remains so popular.

Your Holiday ItinerarySaturday We travel to Gatwick airport forour flight to Malta and transfer to thenorthern town of Qawra.Sunday A half day guided walking tour ofValletta, the historic seat of the Knights ofSt John. Visit the exquisitely ornate St John’sCathedral and view Caravaggio’s masterpiece,The Beheading of St John the Baptist.Monday A free day to explore, shop orrelax and enjoy the hotel’s facilities.Tuesday – Spend the full day visiting thesmall island of Gozo, long associated withOgygia, the island home of the nymphCalypso in Homer’s Odyssey. Visit theGgantia temples which are the world’soldest free-standing structures and amongstthe world's oldest religious structures.Lunch is included today.Wednesday Another free day to explore,relax or enjoy your hotel.Thursday A full day tour today as we visitthe old city of Mdina, the “Silent City”, one ofEurope’s finest walled towns and the historichome of the island’s Norman, Sicilian andSpanish overlords from the 12th centuryonwards. Lunch is again included today.Friday A day at leisure in resort.Saturday We transfer to the airport for ourreturn flight to the UK where our JohnsonsCoach will be waiting to return us home.

All Holidays by Air are ATOL protected.Johnsons Coach Travel holds an ATOL Licence (ATOL 6390)granted by the Civil Aviation Authority.

Your HotelHotel Dolman, Qawra HHHH

The 4-Star Dolmen Resort in thenorthern, seaside town of Qawra is a

spacious resort hotel set on the seafront with four swimming pools and excellentleisure facilities, including a spa. The spacious bedrooms are all air conditionedwith many rooms having a balcony or terrace. There are a several of bars andentertainment is regularly held during the evenings.

Your Holiday Includes� Door to door service� Return coach transfers to

Gatwick Airport� Our own courier service� Return flights to Malta� 20 Kg Baggage Allowance� 7 nights half board

accommodation, includingunlimited local house wine,soft drinks, local beer & water

� Welcome drink on first evening� Malta Airport to Hotel return

transfers� Half day tour of Valetta

including entrance to theCathedral

� Full day Gozo including lunch� Full day Mdina including

lunch.


8 Day TourSat 10 – Sat 17 Oct 2015£1069


Departure Times are still to beadvised. Our Itinerary may beamended due to local conditions

6days 8

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Lake Balaton Valletta

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Beautiful Madeira lies 400miles off the coast of North Africa

and boasts a rugged, natural beauty withflower-strewn countryside thriving in the sub-

tropical climate. Often referred to as the ‘Pearl of theAtlantic’ or the ‘Floating Garden’ this colourful island is

the perfect location for a springtime break.

Your Holiday ItineraryFriday To Birmingham airport to board our flightto Madeira, where we will be met and transferred tothe hotel, with time to settle in and relax.Saturday Free to relax and enjoy your newsurroundings. The lively capital, Funchal, overlooks awide bay and in the bustling daily market, flowersellers still dress in national costume.Sunday An excursion to the west of the islandtoday, including Camara De Lobos, a picturesquefishing village, Cabo Girao with its high cliffs andEncumenda where on a clear day you can see bothsides of the island. We make a stop for lunch atPorto Moniz and our return takes us by way ofPaul do Serra, the only flat part of the island andPonta do Sol.Monday A free day to relax and explore.Tuesday We take in the highlights of the east sideof the island today. Our tour includes stunning Picodo Areiro, Ribeiro Frio, a natural park surroundedby mountains and we make a stop for lunch incharacterful Santana. We return to Funchal viathe charming village of Porto da Cruz.Wednesday Another free day at leisure in thisdelightful resort.Thursday A half day excursion to Palheiro, anestate which enjoys a beautiful hillside location withstunning views of the ocean and the city of Funchal.Renowned for its incredible gardens, the estateattracts lovers of all things botanic and weatherpermitting, the camellias should be in full bloom at the time of our visit.Friday We transfer to the airport for our return flight to Birmingham and homeward bound.Please note that the days on which the excursions are scheduled to operate may besubject to change.

All Holidays by Air are ATOL protected.Johnsons Coach Travel holds an ATOL Licence (ATOL 6390) granted by theCivil Aviation Authority.

Your HotelHotel Pestana Grand, Funchal HHHHH

The Pestana Grand is one of Madeira’s mostprestigious hotels with superb views over theAtlantic Ocean and Cabo Girao and is surrounded

by magnificent and spacious sub-tropical gardens. All rooms have balcony.Facilities include restaurants & grill, coast bar & lounge, pool bar. Games room,reading room, hairdresser, gardens and outdoor areas. Saltwater outdoor pool,indoor heated pool, fitness centre, spa, Turkish bath, sauna & Jacuzzi.Free courtesy bus to the town centre. Mobility Grade: 4 – Locality generallylevel. Hotel has a level entrance and there are occasional steps in the hotel andgrounds. There is a lift to all floors.

Your Holiday Includes� Door to door service� Our own courier service� 7 nights half board� Return flights from

Birmingham� Airport transfers� All airport taxes and security

charges� Excursions to West Madeira

and East Madeira� Admission to Palheiro Botanic

Gardens� Local guides for all excursions� 2 lunches� Entertainment on some

evenings


8 DaysFri 6 – Fri 13 Mar 2015£1035

Sea View: £41Single Inland: £216Single Side Sea View: £260Holiday Insurance: £47.50

Departure & return times are tobe confirmed

THE AZORESBy Air

The legendary beauty ofThe Azores are the result of volcanic

activity. Its legacy is a stunning landscape ofvast blue lakes, dark cliffs, and green valleys full

of the exotic plant species that grow abundantly in thefertile soil. Located in the middle of the North Atlantic,

they were first discovered by Portuguese mariners in 15thcentury. Today, holidays in the Azores are a popular choice for

those seeking peace and relaxation in a pristine environment

Your Holiday ItinerarySaturday We transfer to Gatwick airport toboard our flight to Ponta Delgada, wherewe will be met and transferred to the hotel,with time to settle in and relax.Sunday Free to relax and enjoy your newsurroundings. Monday A half day excursion via themountain road towards the twin lakes ofSete Cidades, stopping at the breathtakingviewpoint of Vista do Rei.Tuesday A free day to relax and explore.Wednesday – In this full day tour you will visitTea Factory and Tea Plantations – The Azoresis the only place in Europe where Tea can begrown. Lunch will be included at the famousCozido, which is cooked in the earth, nearthe Hot Springs. Later we visit the beautifulBotanical Gardens at Terra Nostra Park andCaldeiras das Furnas, with its famous hotsprings, mineral hot and cold waters andsmall geysers.Thursday Another free day at leisure in thisdelightful resort.Friday Today our excursion takes us to Lagoa village to visit a Ceramics Factory.Next we travel along the south coast to Pico da Barrosa and stop at Lagoa do FogoBelvedere for magnificent views over the lake. We continue to Caleira Velha with itshot water pool and enjoy lunch at Ribeira. In the afternoon we visit the Church ofNossa Senhora da Estrela and Eduardo Ferreira’s Liquor Factory where you canappreciate its manufacturing process. Saturday We transfer to the airport for our return flight to Gatwick and our journeyhomeward.


Your HotelRoyal Garden Hotel, Ponta Delgada HHHH

This ranks among the best hotels on the island ofSao Miguel. The Royal Garden is located about 600yards from the sea front, and enjoys a tranquil and

relaxing atmosphere despite being in close proximity to the city centre.Restaurant, piano bar, coffee shop, indoor pool & gym/fitness centre.Mobility Grade: 4 – Locality generally level. Hotel has two steps to mainentrance with occasional steps in the hotel and grounds. There is a lift to all floors.

Your Holiday Includes� Door to door service� Our own courier service� 7 nights half board� Return flights from Gatwick� Airport transfers� All airport taxes and security

charges� Outlined Excursions to Sete

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AUSTRALIAAND NEW ZEALAND

The very best of Australiaand New Zealand, travelling in style by air,

rail and coach. A once-in-a-lifetime holiday, whichencompasses all the highlights of Australia – Sydney, the Red

Centre and theBarrier Reef – and

New Zealand – Auckland,Wellington, Christchurch, Glacier

country, the magnificent MilfordSound, and mighty Mount Cook. This

memorable itinerary concludes with threedays of relaxation on the exotic island of Fiji.

Your Holiday ItineraryDays 1 – 2 Depart UK: For your overnight flight to Australia.Day 3 Arrive Sydney: (D)Welcome to Australia! Upon your arrival in Sydney, we are met and greeted andtransferred to hotel.Accommodation: Travelodge Wynyard – 3 nightsDay 4 Sydney City Sights: (BLD)This morning enjoy city sightseeing in the historical Rocks area, before ourguided tour of Sydney Opera House, Darling Harbour and a visit to Bondi Beach.In the afternoon, cruise the stunning Sydney Harbour.

Day 5 The Blue Mountains: (BD)Today discover the beauty of the Blue Mountains – see the famous “Three Sisters”rock formation and the Jamieson valley. View kangaroos, koalas, wallabies, Tasmaniandevils and various species of Australian birds at Featherdale Wildlife Park andexperience a thrilling ride on the world’s steepest incline railway.Day 6 Sydney – Ayers Rock: (BD)Fly to Ayers Rock, and explore the mystical 36 domes of Kata Tjuta – The Olgas.Dine at The Sounds of Silence – the quietest restaurant on earth, watch the sun setover Kata Tjuta and observe the night sky of the Southern Hemisphere with a residentastronomer.Accommodation: Desert Gardens HotelDay 7 Ayers Rock – Cairns: (BD)Rise early this morning to watch the beautiful desert sunrise over Ayers Rock.Fly to Cairns, the capital of the Tropical North, and enjoy relaxed time at your hotelor along the Bay Foreshore.Accommodation: Cairns Holiday Inn – 3 nightsDay 8 Great Barrier Reef: (BLD)Sail by catamaran to Michaelmas Cay, a picturesque island surrounded by magicalcoral gardens teeming with an incredible diversity of marine life. Ride a semi-submersible vessel for coral viewing, and enjoy guided snorkel tours from the beach.Day 9 Kuranda Scenic Rail: (BLD)Board the Kuranda Scenic Rail for a spectacular journey through rainforest to thevillage of Kuranda. Experience an aboriginal dreamtime walk, learn of aboriginalculture, and try your hand at boomerang throwing. Return by the Skyrail RainforestCableway, which will take you skimming over the pristine rainforest canopy.

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natural wonders. Cruise the Sound, and returnto Te Anau for your overnight.Accommodation: Distinction Luxmore HotelDay 18 Te Anau – Dunedin: (BD)Journey through some of New Zealand’s mostpopulated sheep country before arriving atthe “Edinburgh of the South”. Here, you’llenjoy a scenic train ride through thespectacular Taieri Gorge. Accommodation:Scenic Dunedin City HotelDay 19 Dunedin – Omarama: (BD)Visit Olveston House, an impressive turn-of-the-century house with an amazing artcollection. Then continue through the OtagoCountryside to the rural town of Omarama.Accommodation: Heritage Gateway HotelDay 20 Mount Cook – Christchurch:(BD)A day for spectacular sights. Head north toskirt the shore of Lake Pukaki to Mount Cook,New Zealand’s highest mountain. Time isavailable to enjoy an optional scenic flightover the ancient rivers of ice and the WestCoast glaciers. Travelling via beautiful LakeTekapo, cross the Canterbury Plains toChristchurch.Accommodation: Chateau on the ParkDay 21 Christchurch – Auckland – Fiji:(BD)Leaving Christchurch, fly via Auckland to the island of Fiji, where you’ll be transferredto your resort hotel. The resort facilities include beach and pool activities, golfing andwatersports. In the evening, attend a cultural performance and torch-lightingceremony.Accommodation: Nadi: Sonaisali Island Resort – Studio Beachfront – 4 nightsDays 22 – 24 Fiji: (BD)Days at leisure to enjoy beach or pool activities, take a local cruise, or join asightseeing tour.Day 25 Depart Fiji – Auckland – London: Your flight home via Auckland.


Exact flight times are not known at the time of our brochure going topress. These will be advised with your final documentation approximatelytwo weeks prior to departure.

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Your Holiday Includes� Door to door service� Our courier service� Club Class Extra Legroom Coach� Flights via Heathrow to Sydney,

Auckland and Nadi, Fiji� All airport taxes� 21 nights with outlined meals

plus in-flight meals, 3 lunches(B= Breakfast L= Lunch D=Dinner)

� Porterage� All excursions and sightseeing

tours as detailed in thisextensive itinerary

25 Day TourSun 11 Oct –Wes 4 Nov 2015£6795

Single Room: £1159Holiday Insurance: POATour Departure & Return timesstill to be advised

Deposits: A deposit of £250 ispayable at the time of booking

Day 14 Franz Josef: Scenic Franz Josef Hotel (BD)Day 10 Cairns – Auckland: (B)Fly to Auckland, New Zealand’s largest city.Accommodation: Rendezvous Grand Hotel – 2 nightsDay 11 Auckland Sights: (B)Enjoy an Auckland City Sightseeing Tour, with panoramic views of WaitemataHarbour.Day 12 Auckland – Wellington: (BD)Board the Northern Explorer train for your exhilarating journey through the heart ofthe North Island. En route, you’ll pass through the majestic Tongariro National Park,with its iconic volcanoes, and the lush farmlands of the Wairarapa region –all viewedfrom panoramic windows or open-air viewing decks, allowing you the best possiblevantage points.Accommodation: James Cook Grand Chancellor HotelDay 13 Wellington – Christchurch: (BD)Cruise the Cook Strait, through the beautiful Queen Charlotte Sound, to SouthIsland. On arrival in Picton, board the Coastal Pacific Train for a marvellous scenicjourney to Christchurch.Accommodation: Chateau on the ParkDay 14 Christchurch – Franz Josef: (BD)From Christchurch, traverse the Southern Alps aboard the famous TranzAlpine Train.To Arthurs Pass, and continue by coach to the West Coast and Westland NationalPark, the home of Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers.Accommodation: Scenic Franz Josef HotelsDay 15 Franz Josef – Queenstown: (BD)Travel past deserted beaches, through vibrant rainforests and across the Haast Pass toQueenstown, the “Switzerland of the Southern Hemisphere”.Accommodation: Copthorne Lakeside Resort – 2 nightsDay 16 Queenstown: (BD)Free day in this scenic resort nestled below the rugged Remarkable Mountains on theshores of Lake Wakatipu. In the evening, take a cruise on the steamer, TSS Earnslaw,to Walter Peak station, to dine at the Colonel’s Homestead.Day 17 Milford Sound: (BD)Travel through the beautiful Eglinton Valley to Milford Sound, one of the world’s

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OUR TRADINGCHARTER WITH YOUJohnsons (Henley) Ltd trading asJohnsons Coach Travel, Of Liveridge House, Liveridge Hill, Henley-in-Arden, Warwickshire B95 5QS

1. Does this Trading Charter Apply to My Booking?

Yes, if you are booking a “package” to which the Package Travel, Package Holidays and Package ToursRegulations 1992 apply and which does not comprise a flight.

In brief, those Regulations apply to a booking of at least two of the following components when sold oroffered for sale at an inclusive price and when the service covers a period of more than twenty-four hours orincludes overnight accommodation:- transport, accommodation, other tourist services not ancillary totransport or accommodation and accounting for a significant proportion of the package.

2. Why should I read this?

Because it is very important. Our Trading Charter forms a key part of our agreement with you because it notonly comprises the booking terms and conditions for the booking of your package, but also the ConsumerGuarantee (described below) from The Bonded Coach Holidays Group (“BCH Group”), part of theConfederation of Passenger Transport UK, providing protection for the money you pay to us for thebooking should we go out of business. Both the booking terms and conditions and the Consumer Guarantee,together with the confirmation of booking we give you at the time we commit to your booking for you,together make up the legally binding contract between you as the lead name making the booking, anyoneelse in your party and us.

When you make this booking as the lead name you undertake that you are 18 and have the authority toaccept, and do accept, on behalf of your party the terms of this Trading Charter. This contract is made subjectto the terms of this Trading Charter, which are governed by English Law, and the non-exclusive jurisdiction ofthe English Courts. However, if you are resident in Scotland or Northern Ireland, you are able to choose thelaw and courts in your country, but if you wish to do so we would ask you to request this before placing yourbooking.

This Trading Charter and the Consumer Guarantee will not apply to any booking involving any type offlight. Instead, if you are booking a holiday which includes a flight. Please note that all Air Holidays in ourbrochure are covered by our ATOL licence and our Ocean Cruise Holidays are covered under our ABTOTFinancial protection bond, as detailed in section 4 below.

If you did not see this Trading Charter before you made your booking and you are not happy to proceedwith the booking now that you have seen it, please return all documentation to us or the booking agentthrough whom you booked within 7 days of receiving this Trading Charter. Your booking will be cancelled andyour monies will be returned in full, provided you have not commenced your travel.

3. How and when do I make this contract with you?

We welcome you making contact with us in a number of ways. You can write to us, phone us, use a travel orbooking agent, email, or visit our website. Whichever way you contact us, the contract is made when yourbooking is entered on to our reservation system and we issue a confirmation of booking. We will send you, oryour booking agent the confirmation of your booking within 7 working days. Please check this confirmationvery carefully to ensure all the information is correct and tell us, or your agent, immediately of any errors.

4. How is my money for the package I book protected?

For all coach holidays your money is protected by the Consumer Guarantee described below and provided toyou by the BCH Group.

This is possible because we subscribe to the Code of Conduct of the BCH Group, which requires us to takeout a bond from a financial entity in favour of the BCH Group for it to use to provide protection for yourpackage money in the unlikely event that, for financial reasons, we can’t carry out our booking obligations toyou.

The Air Holidays in this brochure are ATOL Protected. Since we hold an Air Travel Organisers Licensegranted by the Civil Aviation Authority. Our ATOL number is ATOL 6390. In the unlikely event of ourinsolvency, the CAA will ensure that you are not stranded abroad and will arrange to refund any money youhave paid to us for an advanced booking. For further information, visit the ATOL website at www.atol.org.uk.Your ATOL Financial ProtectionWhen you buy an ATOL protected flight or flight inclusive holiday from us you will receive an ATOL Certificate.This lists what is financially protected, where you can get information on what this means for you and who tocontact if things go wrong.

We, or the suppliers identified on your ATOL Certificate, will provide you with the Services listed on theATOL Certificate (or a suitable alternative). In some cases, where neither we nor the supplier are able to do sofor reasons of insolvency, an alternative ATOL holder may provide you with the services you have bought or asuitable alternative (at no extra cost to you). You agree to accept that in those circumstances the alternativeATOL holder will perform those obligations and you agree to pay any money outstanding to be paid by youunder your contract to that alternative ATOL holder. However, you also agree that in some cases it will not bepossible to appoint an alternative ATOL holder, in which case you will be entitled to make a claim under theATOL scheme (or your credit card issuer where applicable).

If we, or the suppliers identified on your ATOL certificate, are unable to provide the services listed (or asuitable alternative, through an alternative ATOL holder or otherwise) for reasons of insolvency, the Trustees ofthe Air Travel Trust may make a payment to (or confer a benefit on) you under the ATOL scheme. You agreethat in return for such a payment or benefit you assign absolutely to those Trustees any claims which you haveor may have arising out of or relating to the non-provision of the services, including any claim against us, thetravel agent (or your credit card issuer where applicable). You also agree that any such claims may be re-assigned to another body, if that other body has paid sums you have claimed under the ATOL scheme.

Your payments for Fred.Olsen Cruise Holidays in this brochure are protected through our membership ofthe Association of Bonded Travel Organisers Trust Limited (ABTOT). We have provided a bond to meetthe requirements of the Package Travel, Package Holidays and Package Tours Regulations 1992. In the event ofour insolvency, if you have not yet travelled you may claim a refund, or if you have already travelled, you mayclaim repatriation to the starting point of your holiday, which is your home.

5. BCH Group Consumer Guarantee

The Bonded Coach Holiday Group guarantees to you that in the event of our failure through insolvency toprovide your package as booked, BCH Group will:

5.1 Wherever possible, arrange for your package to be completed; 5.2 Where failure occurs after your package has begun, arrange for you and those in your party covered

by the booking to be returned by an appropriate means of transport to their UK area of departure; 5.3 If the package cannot be completed as booked, to reimburse your booking-payments received by

us, provided that BCH Group will first take in to account and withhold an appropriate amount if any part

of the service has already been provided (including any substituted service) or you are entitled to arefund from your credit card provider.

In the event that you are to be reimbursed under the BCH Group consumer guarantee, you will be asked toassign absolutely to BCH Group any right, claim or cause of action which you may have arising out of orconnected with the subject matter and will be asked to assist BCH Group in any claim brought by themconnected with the subject matter.

6. Payments by Credit Card

If you made payment for the booking of any services using a credit card it is likely in many circumstances thatyou have recourse against the credit card company in the event of services not being supplied in whole or inpart due to the supplier’s financial failure. In those circumstances, you will be advised to check that you haveexhausted your remedies against the credit card company.

7. When do I need to pay for my package and how much?

We reserve the right to alter the prices of any of the packages that we advertise. At the time of booking youwill be told the current price of the package. You can book by paying a deposit for each person named on thebooking. You will be told at what point in time you will become committed to a booking, but we are notcommitted to the booking until such time as we provide you with our confirmation of booking. Ourcommitment is always conditional upon any balance being paid before the dates listed below.

Where you use an agent they may require you to pay them earlier than this date and will advise youseparately of their balance due date.

If you book within our balance due period you will need to pay the total package cost at the time of yourbooking.

If you do not pay the outstanding balance for your package on or before the date when it is due we maycancel your booking and you will be required to pay the cancellation charges detailed below. The date ofcancellation will normally be the date on which we receive your written confirmation that you intend to cancelor 15 days after the balance due date, whichever comes first.Deposit Payments£75 per person for all coach holidays in Britain and Europe.£250 per person for all air and cruise holidays.In some instances your accommodation and tour providers require a higher deposit than that stated above. Inthese instances we reserve the right to charge a higher deposit.

If you choose Johnsons holiday insurance, the premium must be paid at the time of booking, in addition tothe holiday deposit cost.Your balance is due 6 weeks before departure date for all British and European coach holidays. 10weeks before departure date for all air holidays and 14 weeks for cruise holidays.

Where optional items are purchased as part of the package these are payable on the balance due dateexcept where items, such as theatre tickets, have been specifically purchased for you. In this case the cost willbe payable at a separate date notified to you and will not normally be refundable unless we obtain a refundfrom the supplier we use.

8. If I use an agent who does my money belong to?

Your agent will hold your deposit on your behalf until we issue a confirmation of your booking, which confirmsthere is a contract between us. The agent then holds this money on our behalf. The agent holds the balanceyou pay on our behalf until the date the balance is due. The agent will then forward to us.

9. Can you change the price of my package after you have issued the booking confirmation?

On all coach holidays, we operate a ‘No Surcharge Guarantee’. The price of your coach holiday is fullyguaranteed and will not be subject to any surcharges. All air and cruise holidays are subject to surchargeslinked to fuel costs. The only surcharges which will apply are those levied by airlines or cruise companies whichare beyond our control.

10. Can I change my package arrangements?

After we have issued our booking confirmation we will do our best to accommodate any changes you maywant to make but we cannot guarantee to do so. Any changes must be notified to us in writing and signed bythe person who signed the booking form. If we are able to make the changes an amendment fee of £20 willbe payable plus the cost that we incur in making the amendment. The costs of making a change increases thecloser to the departure date you want to make it. Some arrangements, like particular types of tickets, cannotbe changed without paying a cancellation charge of up to 100% of the cost of the ticket.

11. Can I transfer my booking to someone else?

You can transfer your booking to someone else provided you give us reasonable notice. This person must beable to satisfy all the conditions for the package and a change cannot normally be made later than seven daysprior to departure. We will make an administration charge of £20 per booking for every transfer we make plusany reasonable additional costs caused by the transfer. You will remain responsible for ensuring that thepackage is paid for by the balance due date. This is in addition to (and does not affect) the separate liability ofthe transferee to us.

Where air travel is included in your holiday the administration charge may differ dependant on theindividual airline involved and the charge they make for the transfer of a booking.

12. How can I cancel my package?

You, or any member of your party, may cancel at any time provided that the cancellation is made by theperson in whose name we issued the confirmation of booking and is communicated to us in writing via theoffice at which you made your original booking. You will have to pay cancellation charges set out in the scalebelow to cover our estimated loss resulting from the cancellation. If you are insured against cancellation youmay be able to recover the charges from your insurers. Your cancellation will take effect from the date wheneither the travel agent or we receive your written confirmation of your cancellation. You must also return anytickets or vouchers that you have received. A reduction in room occupancy may increase the charges for theremaining passengers by the application of supplements for low occupancy of rooms.

13. Scale of Cancellation Charges

Period before departure within Amount of cancellationwhich written cancellation of Charge as apackage price is received % of total package cost

CoachMore than 56 days Deposit only49 – 55 days 30% or Deposit if greater22 – 48 days 50%8 – 21 days 70%1 – 7 days 90%Departure day or later including voluntarytermination during the package Total package cost

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AirMore than 56 days Deposit only42 – 56 days 45% or deposit, if greater28 – 41 days 60%1 – 27 days 100%Departure day or later including voluntarytermination during the package Total Package cost

CruiseMore than 113 days Deposit only80-113 days 60%60-79 days 75%29-59 days 90%1-28 days 100%Departure day or later including voluntarytermination during the package Total package cost

14. What happens if you change my package?

The arrangements for your package will usually have been made many months in advance. Sometimeschanges are unavoidable and we reserve the right to make them at any time. Most of these changes are likelyto be minor and we will do our best to keep you or your booking agent informed. If, after booking andbefore departure, we make a significant change to your package you will have the option of withdrawingfrom the package without penalty or alternatively you may transfer to another package without paying anadministration fee. In either case we will pay you compensation according to the scale set out below insection 15.

A significant change includes a change in departure time or return time of more than 12 hours, a change ofdeparture point, location of resort or type of hotel, (excluding single overnight hotels on touring packageswhere the quality of the hotel is comparable), a change of mode when crossing the Channel, or thespecification of the coach. On all our holidays we reserve the right to use either a ferry or the Channel Tunnelfor the short crossing between England and France

If you withdraw from the package because we have made a significant change or if we have to cancel yourpackage for any reason other than non-payment by you we will offer you the choice of:

• a comparable replacement package if available; or • a replacement package of lower quality together with a refund of the price difference; or • a full refund of the money you have paid.

When we have notified you of the changes and options available, you must tell us your decision as soon aspossible and within any timescale we may set bearing in mind the need to safeguard the bookingarrangements of other customers.

15. Scale of Compensation

We will pay you compensation for significant changes on the following scale:

Period before departure in which significant changeis notified to you or your agent Amount per personMore than 42 days Nil29 to 42 days £1015 to 28 days £158 to 14 days £200 to 7 days £25

If, prior to departure, we make a significant change to your package arrangements or cancel your package wewill pay you compensation on the above scale unless:-

• the package is cancelled because the number of persons who agreed to take it is less than theminimum number required, and you were informed of the cancellation in writing within the periodindicated in the description of the package; or

• where the performance of our contractual obligations is prevented or affected (for example but notlimited to delay, cancellations, change of itinerary, change of accommodation, change of transport) by“Force Majeure”.

Force Majeure means an event which we or the supplier(s) of the service(s) in question could not, even with alldue care, foresee or avoid and is therefore an event beyond our or the supplier’s reasonable control. Theseevents include but are not limited to strikes, riots, political/civil unrest, government acts, hostilities, war, threatof war, terrorist activity or threat of terrorist activity, industrial disputes, natural or nuclear disaster, fire, flood,tornadoes, hurricanes, transportation problems, airport closures, and severe weather conditions. We suggestthat you take out adequate travel insurance to cover such eventualities.

[In the unlikely event that the performance of our contractual obligations are prevented or affected due toForce Majeure after departure, we regret we will be unable to make any refunds (unless we obtain any fromour suppliers)]

Advice from the Foreign Office to avoid or leave a particular country may constitute Force Majeure. We willfollow the advice given by the Foreign Office.

Payment of compensation according to the scale set out above will not affect your statutory right to claimfurther compensation if, in all the circumstances, you remain dissatisfied.

If, after departure, we need to make a change to a significant proportion of your package we will do ourbest to make suitable alternative arrangements at no extra cost to you. If it proves impossible to make suitablealternative arrangements, or if you have reasonable grounds for refusing the alternative offered, we willarrange transport back to your point of departure, or to an alternative location that we agree to, Unless thechange is as a result of unusual and unforeseeable circumstances beyond our control (force majeure asdescribed above), you will also be entitled to compensation.

16. What is the extent of our liability?

Your package contract with us will be performed or provided with reasonable skill and care. We acceptresponsibility if you or customers named in the booking suffer death or personal injury, or the contractualarrangements are not provided as promised as a result of the failure of us or our agents or suppliers or theemployees of each whilst acting in the course of their employment unless the failure or improper performanceis due to:

• You, or • Any of the following: i) a third party unconnected with the provision of the travel arrangements, or ii) 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 iii) an event which we or our suppliers, even with all due care, could not foresee or forestall.

In these 3 events we would still endeavour to give prompt assistance if you are in difficulty and, if you informus that you don’t believe you have received the contracted service, we will make prompt efforts to findappropriate solutions.

For claims which involve death or personal injury we do not impose any restriction upon our liability to theextent that it arises from our negligence.

For all other claims which do not involve personal injury or death: • the most we will have to pay if we are liable to you is twice the price you’ve paid for your package

(not including insurance premiums and amendment charges). • Our liability will also be limited in accordance with/or in line with all relevant international convention.

These include the Athens Convention (applies to transport by ship), the Berne Convention (applies totransport by rail), the Geneva Convention (applies to transport by road) and the Paris Convention(applies to accommodation). You can get copies of the relevant conventions from the Internet or fromus. You should also note that these conventions limit or remove the amount of compensation that youcan claim for death, injury, delay to passengers and loss, damage and delay to luggage. We will applythe limits of these Conventions to any payments to you as if we were the carrier.

The above suppliers (such as accommodation or transport providers) have their own booking conditions orconditions of carriage, and these conditions may limit or remove the relevant transport provider’s or othersupplier’s liability. You can get copies of such conditions from our offices, or the offices of the relevant supplier.We will pay you in accordance with these conditions which are incorporated into the Trading Charter.

If we make any payment to you or any member of your party for death or personal injury or illness, you willbe asked to assign to us or our insurers the rights you may have to take action against the person ororganisation responsible for causing the death, personal injury or illness.NB: this clause does not apply to any separate contracts that you may enter into for excursions or activitiesduring or outside of your package.

17. What do I need to do if I have to complain?

If you have a complaint during your package you should tell the driver/representative or supplier at theearliest opportunity so that they can do their utmost to resolve the problem immediately. If they areunable to resolve the problem to your satisfaction you should complete a Holiday Report Form which isavailable from the driver/representative. You will be given a copy of this report which you should keep.If, on your return from your package, you remain dissatisfied you should write within 28 days to theQuality Coordinator.

In your letter you will need to quote your booking reference number, holiday number, departure date andthe number of the Holiday Report Form which you completed at the time.

If you do not tell us at the earliest opportunity about a problem giving rise to your complaint we cannottake steps to investigate and rectify it at the time. We will take into account the date you first drew theproblem to the attention of our driver/representative or supplier when responding to your complaint and itmay affect your rights under this Trading Charter if we have not been able to investigate and remedy thesituation at the time.

The Confederation of Passenger Transport UK has an independent arbitration scheme and full details areavailable from them. The scheme is a simple and inexpensive way of resolving complaints by reference todocuments alone and there is restricted liability on the customer in respect of costs. The scheme is notavailable for claims for more than £1,500 per person and there is a limit of £7,500 per booking. Normallythere is a time limit of 9 months from the date of return from your package within which to requestarbitration but in exceptional circumstances the scheme can be used beyond this date. This scheme doesnot apply to claims that arise mainly in respect of physical injury or illness or the consequences of any illnessor injury.

18. Our Coaches

We will always use our reasonable endeavours to provide a coach to the specification as described in ourbrochure or advertisement but reserve the right to substitute an alternative vehicle should unforeseencircumstances arise. There is a seating plan of the coach for each package, but it is possible that on occasionsoperational reasons will require a coach with a different configuration to be used. We therefore reserve theright to alter a coach-seating plan and allocate seats other than those you have booked.

We reserve the right to move single travellers on a coach, so that they are sharing a double seat with othersingle passengers.

Specific seats will not be allocated on coaches which operate on feeder services between joining points andmain package departure points, on coaches which carry out transfers to and from seaports or airports.

19. Hotel Facilities

Some hotel facilities, such as indoor or outdoor swimming pools or leisure facilities may from time to time bewithdrawn for routine maintenance or be subject to seasonal availability. The provision of these facilities istherefore not guaranteed.

20. Health & Safety during your package

In some foreign countries, standards of infrastructure, safety and hygiene may be lower than those towhich we are accustomed in the UK. You should therefore exercise greater care for your own protection.Further information can be obtained from your GP or from your travel agent who can provide you with theleaflet “Health Advice for Travellers” published by the Department of Health. Some people may be at riskfrom discomfort or deep vein thrombosis (DVT) if they remain immobile on a journey for a long period oftime. If you are planning to undertake a bus or coach journey of more than 3 hours you should consultyour doctor if you have ever had DVT or pulmonary embolism, a family history of clotting conditions,cancer or treatment for cancer, a stroke, heart or lung disease or if you have had major surgery in the past3 months. We reserve the right to refuse any booking in the absence of a doctor’s certificate confirmingthat you are fit to travel. During the journey we will provide comfort stops as frequently as possible. Duringthese stops you are encouraged to get off the coach and walk around. Exercise reduces any discomfortwhich may be caused by periods of immobility. During any journey you should drink alcohol only inmoderation as it leads to dehydration.

21. Passenger behaviour

We want all our customers to have a happy and carefree holiday. But you must remember that you areresponsible for your behaviour and the effect it may have on others. If you or any member of your party isabusive or disruptive or behaves in a way which, in our reasonable opinion, could cause damage or injury toothers or affect their enjoyment of their holiday, or which could damage property, we have the right, afterreasonable consideration, to terminate your contract with us. If this happens we will have no furtherobligations or liability to you. The coach driver/representative, ship’s captain, or authorised official of othermeans of transport is entitled to refuse you boarding if in their reasonable opinion you are unacceptably underthe influence of drink or drugs or you are being violent or disruptive. If you are refused boarding on theoutward journey we will regard it as a cancellation by you and we will apply cancellation charges according tothe scale set out above. If the refusal is on the return journey we have the right to terminate the contract andwill have no further obligations or liability to you.

22. No smoking policy

Smoking is not permitted on our coaches.

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23. Pets

We do not allow pets to taken on our packages. Registered Assistance Dogs will normally be accommodatedon UK packages but not on overseas packages.

24. Pick up point, itineraries, travel documents and passport

You are responsible for ensuring that you are at the correct departure point, at the correct time, with thecorrect documents and we cannot be held liable for any loss or expense suffered by you or your party becauseof an incorrect passport or late arrival at the departure point.

If you are a British citizen travelling outside the United Kingdom you must have a full UK passport valid for aminimum of three months for travel in Europe, 6 months for travel outside of the EU after your scheduled dateof return. Non-UK citizens must seek passport and visa advice from the relevant consulates or embassies of thecountries you plan to visit prior to making a booking for one of our packages (and you are advised to checkwith the relevant consulate or embassy to ensure you allow sufficient time before your departure to apply for avisa). The name on the passport must match the name on the ticket. If someone in your party changes nameafter the booking is made you must tell us immediately so that we can issue the ticket in the new name.

When you have paid the balance we will send you or your booking agent all the necessary labels so that youreceive them in good time for your holiday. Certain travel documents may have to be retained by us and yourdriver/courier will then issue them to you at the relevant time. If you lose a travel document after it has beenissued to you we will require you to meet the direct cost charged by the carrier/supplier for the issue of aduplicate or replacement.

Johnsons Coach Travel reserves the right to modify itineraries to conform with requests from the competentauthorities in the United Kingdom and any other sovereign state through which the tour will operate. Werecommend that you read the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) advice about your holiday atwww.fco.gov.uk.

Excursions which are included in the cost of your booking and are part of your package are detailed on therelevant brochure page and refunds will not be made for any excursion not taken. Optional excursions may bebooked and paid for in resort but these will not form part of your booking.

Admission fees to buildings, grounds etc. are included in the price of the package unless otherwise stated onthe relevant brochure page.

Where air travel in included in your holiday you may be required to provide API (Advanced PassengerInformation) to the airline prior to the departure of your holiday.

Your airline will usually ask you to supply the passenger details found on the ‘machine-readable’ page ofyour passport. This is the page containing your photograph.

You may be asked for your: full name, date of birth, gender, passport number, country that issued yourpassport and date of passport expiration

You may occasionally be asked for additional information, like the address of your first nights stay.If you don’t let us know these details in advance – you may not be allowed to board the plane when you get

to your UK airport

25. What happens if I am delayed?

Your travel insurance may cover you for some delays. In addition where you are delayed for more than sixhours in any one day we will seek to minimise any discomfort and where possible, arrange for refreshmentsand meals.

26. Do I need to take out travel insurance?

We strongly advise all our customers to take out travel insurance to cover medical and repatriation costs,personal injury, loss of baggage and cancellation charges. If you do not have adequate insurance and requireour assistance during your package, we reserve the right to reclaim from you any medical repatriation or otherexpenses which we may incur on your behalf which would otherwise have been met by insurers.

For all overseas holidays you may not wish to take out our insurance but you MUST have insurance which isat least as good as or better than the insurance we offer for any overseas holiday outside the UK.

27. What assistance will you give me if things go wrong when it is not your fault?

In addition to what has already been stated (and without affecting that), 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 packagetravel arrangements or an excursion arranged through us in the UK, we shall at our discretion, offer advice,guidance and assistance. Where legal action is contemplated and you want our assistance, you must obtainour written consent prior to commencement of proceedings. Our consent will be given subject to youundertaking to assign any costs, benefits received under any relevant insurance policy to ourselves. We limitthe cost of our assistance to you and any member of your party to £5000 per party.

28. Passengers with disabilities

You confirm that you will notify us before you book if you or any member of your party has a disability so thatwe may consider what reasonable adjustments we or any relevant supplier should consider in the context ofyour package.

We want to ensure the arrangements for your package are suitable and appropriate. If you have specificneeds for equipment (such as scooters), or you will need assistance or particular facilities in the hotel, port ortrain station, or may have difficulties in taking part in excursions or boarding and travelling on the coach orother means of transport you must let us know in advance. If any assistance is required it must be brought toour attention at the time of booking or, if it arises later, as soon as possible. Not all the packages in thisbrochure may be suitable for you and if we reasonably consider we cannot provide what is required, we willnot accept the booking.

Should you or a member of your party have any medical condition or disability that may affect your/theirholiday or that of other passengers, you must provide full written details to us at the time of booking so thatwe can advise you of the suitability of the holiday. This applies whether the booking is made on-line, in person,in writing, or by telephone. If a particular issue is identified, we reserve the right to request a doctor’scertificate confirming that the passenger is fit for travel and reserve the right to refuse any booking in theabsence of such doctor’s certificate being produced upon request.

If a passenger requires personal assistance (for example but not limited to assistance withfeeding/dressing/toileting/mobilising) then this passenger must travel with an able bodied companion/carerand written confirmation that such assistance will be provided for the entirety of the holiday is required at thetime of booking. Coach drivers/couriers are unable to offer such assistance.

Whilst we will make every reasonable adjustment to do so, if we are unable to accommodate the needs of apassenger or believe that the medical condition or disability of a passenger is likely to adversely affect otherpassengers, we reserve the right to decline the booking. We also reserve the right to cancel any holiday andimpose cancellation charges if we are not fully advised of any relevant disability or medical condition at the timethe booking is made and subsequently decide that we are unable to accommodate this passenger. This applieswhether we advise that we are unable to accommodate a passenger either before departure or during the holidayand if this occurs during the holiday then we will seek the additional costs of returning the passenger home.

We want you to enjoy your package and will try to help you select an appropriate trip. If you need advice orfurther information either you or your booking agent should contact 01564 797000 (option 0).

29. Special requests

If you require a special diet please tell us before booking, or as soon as you are medically advised, and send usa copy of the diet. We will notify the hotel or hotels identified in your booking but please note that somehotels may not have facilities to provide special diets and we cannot be held liable for their failure to do sounless the hotel has confirmed in writing that a special diet will be catered for. Where we think that a hotel islikely to be unable to cope with a special diet, we will tell you prior to your booking confirmation being issuedso that you can exercise your right to cancel your package booking without charge. Any extra costs incurredby you during your package must be paid to the hotel by you prior to departure from the hotel.

30. Ground or low floor rooms

You should also detail any other requests, for example, low floor rooms, particular rooms or locations on thespecial requests section of the booking form. We will pass your request to the relevant supplier but this doesnot necessarily mean that your request will be fulfilled. If a request can be fulfilled you may incur an extracharge payable either to us or direct to the hotel. Please note that requests cannot be guaranteed unless weconfirm on your booking confirmation that this is a guaranteed requirement.

31. Luggage

Please restrict your luggage to one medium sized suitcase (a medium sized suitcase is approximately 36” x 18”x 10”) per person, weighing no more than 44lbs (20Kgs). A small holdall can also be taken on board thecoach. We cannot accept responsibility for loss or damage to luggage unless it is established that it is causedby our negligence. On holidays which include overnight stops, you may take a small overnight bag with you.Please do not leave items of value in your main suitcase which is left on the coach. Should loss or damageoccur you may be able to claim through your holiday travel insurance.

32. En-suite Bedroom Facilities

In the hotel details for each holiday, you will see the reference ‘all rooms are en-suite with’ etc. This means thata private bath and/or shower and WC is included within the bedroom. Should you have a preference for abath or a shower please make a request in the ‘Special Requests’ box on the appropriate booking form. Half-board always means dinner, bed and breakfast, unless otherwise stated.

33. Meals in Continental Hotels

Whilst all hotels that we book for our continental holidays, whether they be overnight or main resort hotels,are of a high standard, would you kindly note that dinner arrangements often include a set meal with nomenu choice and are generally of a traditional style for that country. Breakfasts are always of Continental style;however, buffet Continental breakfasts are included. Evening meals may be served on a buffet style basis.

34. Emergency 24 Hours Telephone Number

A member of staff is always on hand 24 hours a day, to help either before your holiday, or on the day ofdeparture by telephoning 01564 797040. At the beginning of your holiday, our courier will provide acontact telephone number. This number should be used if you require any assistance during your holiday.

35 Mobility Scooter Policy

Please note that we can accept one ‘compact’ electric mobility scooter per holiday. Our definition of ‘compact’is that the scooter is class 2 specification; i.e. it must be designed to be dismantled, so that it can be loadedinto the boot of a car. The actual maximum sizes of class 2 mobility scooters are:Length – 1200mm Width – 700mm max. (We cannot accept class 3 scooters as these are too large and heavyto lift). Furthermore would all users of scooters and wheelchairs kindly note that you must be able to negotiatethe five steps to board the coach, in order to manage and enjoy our holidays.

36. Single Occupancy

Single occupancy of rooms when available may be subject to a supplementary charge and this will be shownon the brochure page. Also these charges may vary once we have exceeded the available rooms within ourinitial allocation from the hotel. Any applicable supplementary charges will be advised to you at the time ofbooking by a member of our Reservations Team.

37. Entertainment

Some of our hotels arrange additional entertainment. Where this is part of the package details are given on therespective brochure page. Where it is not specified it may still be available but is at the discretion of the hoteland is not guaranteed. It may be withdrawn if there is a lack of demand or for operational reasons.

38. Data Protection Act

In order to process your booking and to ensure that your travel arrangements run smoothly and meet yourrequirements we, and your travel agent, need to use the information you provide such as name, address, anyspecial needs/dietary requirements etc.

We take full responsibility for ensuring that proper measures are in place to protect your information. Wemust pass the information on to the relevant suppliers of your travel arrangements such as hotels, transportcompanies etc. The information may also be supplied to security or credit checking companies, publicauthorities such as customs/immigration if required by them, or as required by law.

Additionally, where your package is outside the European Economic Area (EEA), controls on data protectionin your destination may not be as strong as the legal requirements in this country. We will not, however, passinformation on to any person not responsible for part of your travel arrangements. This applies to any sensitiveinformation that you give to us such as details of any disabilities or dietary/religious requirements. If we cannotpass this information to the relevant suppliers, whether in the EEA or not, we cannot provide your booking. Inmaking this booking, you consent to this information being passed on to the relevant persons. Please note thatwhere information is held by your travel agent, this is subject to your agent’s own data protection policy.

Your data controller is our Reservations Manager here at Johnsons Coach travel. You are entitled to a copy ofyour information held by us. If you would like to see this, please contact us.

We retain your full contact details and other information in secure files and electronic storage facilities. Wemay use this information to contact you by mail, telephone or electronic means. We will provide you withdetails of other goods and services including those of selected third parties. If you do not wish to receive thefurther information about products and services please write to the data controller.

39. Publication date and details

This brochure was printed in the United Kingdom on the 30th September 2014.

European Tourist Taxes

Local authorities in many towns and cities throughout Europe are starting to introduce or have introducednew tourist taxes which must be paid directly to the hotel by all guests in person. No such taxes areincluded in our prices to you and we cannot make payment on your behalf or include this tax in yourinvoice. As soon as we become aware of any such taxes affecting your holiday we will notify you.

Holiday Travel Insurance

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HOLIDAY TRAVELINSURANCEJohnsons (Henley) Ltd, trading as Johnsons Coach Travel are anAppointed Representative of ITC Compliance Limited who areauthorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority(Company Ref: 313486).

It is a requirement of booking a Johnsons Holiday that you areadequately insured, either with our-selves or another insuranceprovider. You will find the costs detailed in the information sectionof each holiday. Our travel insurance policy carries no age loadingson our premiums.

Important InformationA Special Holiday Travel Insurance Scheme is available for all passengers travelling on ourholidays which is arranged with ETI – International Travel Protection (the UK branch ofEuropäische Reiseverscherung AG) who are Licensed by the Bundesanstalt fürFinanzdienstleistungsaufsicht (BAFIN – www.bafin.de) and approved by the Financial ConductAuthority (FCA – www.fca.gov.uk) to undertake insurance business in the UK.Should you wish to take advantage of our Holiday Travel Insurance please include theappropriate premium when booking your holiday.

Demands and needsThis insurance policy will suit the Demands and Needs of an individual, or group (whereapplicable) who have no excluded pre-existing medical conditions, are travelling in countriesincluded within the policy terms and who wish to insure themselves against unforeseen eventsdetailed in the cover section below. Subject to the terms, conditions and maximum specifiedclaim limits. Important – We will not provide you with advice about the suitability of this product for your

individual needs but will be happy to provide you with factual information.We summarise below the details of the insurance cover provided which also includes

SPECIALTY ASSISTANCE LTD – 24-hour emergency service. The following is a brief summary ofthe cover available. Full details of Cover, Policy Warranties and Exclusions will be forwarded withyour confirmation of booking. In any event you may ask for a specimen copy of the PolicyWording before booking should you wish to examine this in advance.

Cover Sum Insured Up ToCancellation £3,000Missed Departure/Travel Delay £600/£100Personal Accident £15,000Medical and other Expenses including Curtailment £2,000,000Additional Travelling Expenses – United Kingdom £1,500Medical Inconvenience Benefit £450 Personal Property/Loss of Passport £1,750/£200Personal Liability £2,000,000Delayed Baggage £100Legal Expenses £25,00014 day Refund Insurance Premium

Policy ExcessLoss of Deposit excess £25.00 each and every loss (£40 in respect of Cruise holidays). Excess£65.00 each and every loss for Cancellation, Curtailment and Holiday Abandonment. Excess £65Medical and Other Expenses, Additional Travelling Expenses – United Kingdom, PersonalProperty and Money excess each and every incident per Insured Person.

Health conditions applying to all travel destinationsImportant – If you are travelling in England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland and cananswer NO to questions 1, 2 & 3 and YES to 4 immediately below, the Standard Policy Terms,Conditions and Exclusions shall apply.

Applying to all areasIt is a condition that at the time of taking out this policy and between that time and yourdeparture you must comply with each of the following:1) You are not aware of any reason why the trip should be cancelled or cut short2) You are not travelling: a) against the advice of a medical practitionerb) for the purpose of obtaining medical treatment, orc) if you have been given a terminal prognosis3) You are not receiving or awaiting treatment for an illness or injury as a hospital day case or

in-patient, as any claim arising from this injury or treatment will not be covered.4) If you are on medication at the time of travel your medical condition is stable and well

controlled.

In addition if you are travelling outside England, Scotland, Wales and NorthernIreland, but within Europe the following additional conditions will apply:You must notify the Issuer of this policy immediately of any of the conditions listed belowarising between the date the policy is issued and the time of departure of the trip. Failure tonotify us may cause your circumstances to fall within a policy exclusion, leaving you with noright to claim.1) if you have received medical treatment as a hospital day case, in-patient or out-patient

during the six months prior to the booking of the trip, you must obtain from a medicalpractitioner at your cost confirmation that you will be fit enough to take the trip.

2) if you are undergoing medical treatment as a hospital out-patient at the date the finalbalance of the trip is due to be paid, you obtain a certificate of fitness confirming yourability to travel mist at your cost.

The Policy contains the following General ExclusionsYOU ARE NOT COVERED for anything caused directly or indirectly by you suffering fromstress, anxiety or depression unless it has been investigated and diagnosed as such by aConsultant specialising in the relevant field, who must confirm in writing at your cost that youare fit enough to take this trip.If you are travelling outside of the UK & Europe the following pre-travel conditions

will apply:This insurance carries Health Conditions so you need to inform the Towergate Medical ScreeningDepartment of any medical condition(s) that may affect the Underwriters acceptance of yourcover.Please therefore telephone 0870 906 3142 to inform them if anyone to be covered by this policyor any person upon whose health the trip depends:-(a) Has a pre-existing or on-going medical condition(b) Is taking any prescribed medication(c) Has or has had any condition still requiring periodic review (d) Is awaiting any tests, treatment, investigation, referral or the results of same.

Please note our Holiday Travel Insurance Scheme is only available to United KingdomResidents.

Territorial Limits – DefinitionEurope includes the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth of Independent States west ofthe Ural Mountains, the countries bordering the Mediterranean, the Republic of Ireland, theChannel Islands and the Isle of Man.Worldwide includes all other destinations not included within Europe, as defined above.

INSURANCEDISCLAIMERIf you have decided not to purchase our travel insurance youmust complete and sign this disclaimer.

I confirm that I have been made aware of the need/importanceof adequate travel insurance and have chosen not to includemyself/party under Johnsons Coach Holidays policy. I understandthat this will mean that I shall be solely responsible for anycancellation charges that arise from my inability to take the tripthat I have booked and also any losses including medicalexpenses and repatriation costs arising from an illness or injurysustained during the trip.

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Insurance Company Name & Policy Number ....................................................

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Insurance Company Emergency Assistance Telephone Number

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Joining Our HolidaysIt’s as easy as A-B-C!…You choose!

‘FREE DOOR TO DOOR SERVICE’ – Be collected from and returned to your own home. This serviceis free of charge from anywhere inside the red line on the map below! Just pack your suitcaseand wait for the doorbell to ring!

‘FREE PARK & RIDE’ – Drive to our coach depot in Henley and leave your car in our secure car parkfor the duration of your holiday.

‘DROP OFF AND COLLECT’ – You might prefer to be dropped off and collected by friends or familyfrom either our coach depot here, or for air and cruise holidays, at the departure terminal. If so,we will reduce the cost of your holiday by £20 per person.

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Please Remember� All door to door services are provided by our own car and mini-coaches, or by reputable hired in taxis.� You will be required to share your door to door vehicle with other passengers.� Our Park & Ride car park is secure and well lit, but of course all cars are parked at the owners risk.� For door to door services from outside the red line on the map – just call us for a price!

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Booking Your Holiday

Enquiries, information and advice is readilyavailableCallers are welcome at our offices at Liveridge Hill (onthe Birmingham Road, A3400, just north of Henley),where there is ample parking. Alternatively, telephoneus on 01564 797000 (option 0). You will find ourcheerful staff happy to help.

Opening Hours: Mon – Fri 9.00am – 5.30pmSat 9.00am – 1.00pm

Provisional BookingA simple telephone call is all that is needed. We canhold places for you without obligation for 7 days. Youcan book directly with our Travel Office or though anappointed Travel Agent.

Confirming a bookingYou are no longer required to complete a booking form.A deposit of £75 per person is required for all coachholidays. Deposits for all air and cruise holidays are£250 per person. Upon receipt of your booking formwe will send you a confirmation/invoice.

Paying the balanceThe balance on our coach holidays is payable 6 WEEKSPRIOR TO THE DATE OF DEPARTURE. The amountdue and the date by which it is payable is clearly shownon your confirmation/invoice. Please note thatREMINDERS ARE NOT SENT.The Balance due dates on AIR Holidays is 10 weeksprior and for CRUISE Holidays is 14 weeks prior (Pleasesee our Trading Charter on Pages 94-96).

Methods of PaymentPayment can be made by cash, cheque, Visa,MasterCard and Switch. Please note that there is a 2%charge for payments made by credit card.

Your holiday travel pack7-10 days prior to your holiday you will receive yourtravel pack which will contain your luggage labels,your home pick-up time, hotel addresses andtelephone numbers and any extra informationregarding your holiday.

PassportsFor all overseas holidays by coach you will require avalid passport.

PorterageWe include this in the price on all our coach holidays.

Please note that prices quoted in thisbrochure are per person.

No Surcharge Guarantee – This applies toevery coach holiday in this brochure. Relaxin the knowledge that the price of yourcoach holiday will not change.

Seat Reservations &‘Club Class’ Coach Travel

For your comfort and relaxationALL departures are operated byour own high specification‘Club Class’ coaches.

Each has extra passenger legroom,comfortable reclining seats, plus toilet and hot drinksfacilities as well as great sightseeing from the highpassenger deck.Once booked, your seat number is reserved for thewhole holiday.

Please note that you arerequired by law to wearyour seat belt at all timeswhen the vehicle is in

motion.

No Smoking on HolidayCoaches. However, frequentbreaks are made on alljourneys.

CLUBCLASS

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B AD C 9 B AD C 10 B AD C 11 B AD C 12 B AD C 13M B A

DRIVER COURIER

D C 1 B AD C 2 B AD C 3 B AD C 4 B AD C 5 B A

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Our 44 Seat‘Futura’

Our 49 Seat‘Futura’ & ‘Futura 2’

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Johnsons Gift VouchersThe perfect gift for someone who has everything? For birthdays,anniversary’s or any special occasion! Our gift vouchers can be

redeemed for holidays, day excursions, theatres, shows andExpress Excursions.

Just order them from our friendly reservations team.

For all bookings plus friendly help and advice, please telephone:01564 797000 (option 0)Or call into our offices atLiveridge House, Liveridge Hill, Henley-in-Arden, Warwickshire B95 5QS Follow us on

Visit our website: www.johnsonscoaches.co.ukAll our holidays, shows and excursions can be booked online

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