2018 HOLIDAYS & SHORT BREAKS
LLANDUDNO – SPRING 5 DAY BREAK
RISBORO HOTEL
Monday 5th - Friday 9th March £179-00 No Single Sup
Llandudno, in its superb natural setting, is an unspoilt elegant resort which retains all the essence of Edwardian charm. It boasts some of Britain’s most beautiful scenery and is nestled between two glistening beaches and the Esplanade runs the sweep of the bay. Its Victorian Shopping Centre is one of the largest indoor shopping centres in Wales and a must to visit.
Our stay will be based at the family run Risboro Hotel which is one of the oldest hotels in Llandudno dating back to the Victorian times. Its ideal central location means it is a short stroll to the Promenade & Pier and also to the High Town and offers its very own hair/ beauty salon so you can get pampered while you’re there with discounts for hotel guests.
Hotel rooms are all en-suite and have complimentary tea/coffee making facilities, television and hairdryer, some rooms have walk in showers, please request one when
booking as they are limited. Lift service is available to all rooms. Entertainment is provided 3 evenings and includes a "dinner Theatre" for the guests in the ballroom where your evening meal will be served and entertainment will begin with vocalists and then the fabulous "Miss Crystal Bawls", you’re sure of a truly unforgettable night.
Day 1: Travel to Llandudno stopping en-route for a comfort break
Day 2: Half day excursion to Conwy
Day 3:Day excursion to Caernarfon & Betws-y-Coed via Lanberis Pass
Day 4:Free time in Llandudno
Day 5: Return home after breakfast stopping en-route for a comfort break
EASTBOURNE – 5 DAY LATE EASTER BREAK
IMPERIAL HOTEL
Monday 9th - Friday 13th April £229-00 No Single Sup
Eastbourne is an elegant resort which sits at the foot of the South Downs, nestling close to the massive chalk cliffs of Beach Head it provides a splendid holiday setting with its majestic coastline, gracious buildings, lovely shops and beautiful gardens and has a reputation for being one of the sunniest resorts in Britain.
Our 4 night stay is based at the Imperial Hotel, an impressive Victorian Hotel situated at the end of Devonshire Place, a couple of minutes walk from the promenade and bandstand. The hotel offers a good standard of comfortable accommodation, relaxing lounge area and a large restaurant offering hearty, home cooked food.
All bedrooms at this lovely hotel are en-suite and have complimentary tea/coffee facilities, television and direct dialm telephone. The hotel has 2 lifts which service all floors and entertainment is provided nightly.
Day 1: Travel to Eastbourne stopping en-route for a comfort break
Day 2:Free time in Eastbourne
Day 3:Day excursion to Worthing for market day
Day 4:Day excursion to Beachy Head then to Brighton
Day 5: Return home after breakfast stopping en-route for a comfort break
CHESTER & LIVERPOOL – 2 DAY BREAK BEAUFORT PARK HOTEL Sunday 22nd - Monday 23rd April £79-00 No Single Sup#
This weekend break takes us to two historical cities: the Cathedral city of Chester, which is arguably the richest city in Britain for archaeological and architectural treasures and Liverpool which is renowned for the birthplace of the Beatles, the famous Liver Buildings with the 18ft Liver birds, and the famous Albert Dock.
We will be staying at the well-appointed Beaufort Park Hotel. Modern in appearance, the open plan Scandinavian styled reception and mezzanine lounge provide plenty of peace and space to relax. The comfortable bedrooms provide you with en-suite facilities, direct dial telephone, remote control television, trouser press, hairdryer, hospitality tray, night porter service and 24 hour room service.
Day 1: Travel to the hotel with time spent in Chester
Day 2: Depart hotel after breakfast to spend the day in Liverpool
CORNISH COAST NEWQUAY – 7 DAY BREAK ELIOT HOTEL Sunday 13th - Saturday 19th May £339-00 Single Sup £54-00
Newquay is Cornwall’s favourite holiday destination, boasting some of the finest sandybeaches in the country and has a laid back atmosphere you would expect from a town perched on Cornwall's Atlantic cliffs and bordered by 7 miles of glorious golden sandy beaches. It's a place where all the family gets to relax and enjoy a proper holiday - toes in the sand, ice-cream in hand.
Our 7 day stay will be based at the very well situated Eliot Hotel, close to Great Western and Tolcarne beaches, only a few yards from the sea front and within easy walking distance of the varied attractions and harbour. All bedrooms are en-suite and have tea/coffee making facilities, hair dryer and television with radio channels. There are three airy lounges in which to relax, plus a bar lounge with dance floor where entertainment is provided most evenings. There is also a games room with pool table and table tennis and an outdoor swimming pool (heated May to September). The lift serves most rooms in the hotel although all floors are split level with some stairs.
Note: for passengers with a mobility impairment: this hotel does not have any ground floor rooms. There is a wheelchair friendly entrance and although the ground floor is split level there is a wheelchair lift between levels. Please ensure you inform us if you are mobility impaired.
Day 1: Travel to Newquay stopping en-route for comfort breaks
Day 2:Free time in Newquay
Day 3:Day excursion to St Ives
Day 4:Day excursion to Padstow & Port Isaac (filming of Doc Martin)
Day 5:Day excursion to Truro and Falmouth
Day 6:Free time in Newquay
Day 7: Return home after breakfast stopping en-route for comfort breaks
SCENIC NORTHUMBRIA – 5 DAY BREAK HOLIDAY INN GOSFORTH PARK Monday 6th - Friday 10th August £299-00 Single Sup £80-00
If you’ve never been to Northumberland before you don’t know what you’ve been missing. England’s most northern county is a charming corner of the country which you will immediately fall in love with. Northumberland offers such an array of things to see and do there really is something for everyone, whether you enjoy a walk along the dune-fringed golden beaches soaking up the fresh sea air and spotting local wildlife in the waters, including grey seals and migrating seabirds especially puffins and guillemots or visiting some of the most impressive castles you will ever see, there really is so much to do in this area of the country that will make for a truly unforgettable holiday.
Our 5 day break is based at the superb & modern Holiday Inn Gosforth Park Hotel, set in 16 acres of quiet grounds the hotel has full leisure facilities for you to use so why not clock a few laps in the leisure club's indoor pool or wind down in the sauna, steam room and spa bath. Linger with a coffee or snack in the comfortable Mercury Bar, or sip a cool beer on the patio in the evening. All spacious en-suite bedrooms have recently been fully refurbished and are decorated in neutral tones, with a pillow menu ensuring a good night's sleep. Also rooms are equipped with a hair dryer, complimentary tea/coffee making facilities, complimentary toiletries, television and telephone, free WiFi is available throughout the hotel and lifts are available to bedrooms.
Day 1: Travel to Northumbria with comfort stop en-route and free time in Durham
Day 2:Excursion to Bamburgh Castle (inc. entrance), Seahouses & across to Holy Island (depicted by tide times)
Day 3: Excursion to Hexham & Hadrian’s Wall
Day 4: Excursion to Alnwick or Alnwick Castle & Gardens (Used in Harry Poptter & Robin Hood)
Day 5: Return home after breakfast with comfort break en-route
ISLE OF WIGHT – 5 DAY LATE AUTUMN BREAK
OCEAN VIEW HOTEL Monday 29th October - Friday 2nd November £249-00 No Single Sup Sea View £10.00pp
TheIsle of Wight is one of the most idyllic yet exciting parts of Britainknown for its beaches and seafront promenades such as sandy ShanklinBeach and south-facing VentnorBeach, which is dotted with vintage beach huts, it’s a place that seems to exert an irresistible attraction that brings visitors back time after time.
We stay at the Ocean View Hotelin Shanklin, a charming, well-appointed hotel situated in a premier location with an idyllic seaside position just a pebble’s throw away from Shanklin Beach. All spacious en-suite bedrooms are furnished with colour TV, telephone and tea/coffee making facilities and the hotel has a leisure centre which includes gym, indoor pool, sauna and solarium, and the facility to play bowls or snooker. There is a lift to all floors, but some rooms may need to be accessed by a few stairs. Ferry crossing included in price.
Day 1: Travel to Isle of Wight stopping en-route for comfort break before joining the ferry
Day 2:Free day at leisure
Day 3: Island Tour Excursion
Day 4: Excursion to Sandown & Ryde
Day 5: Say farewell after breakfast as we begin our journey home.
SCENIC SCOTLAND ABERFOYLE - TINSEL & TURKEY 5 DAYS
ROB ROY HOTEL
Monday 12th - Friday 16th November £225-00 No Single Sup#
The Rob Roy Hotel is located 40 minutes from the heart of Glasgow, wonderfully situated in idyllic countryside at the gateway to the glorious TrossachsScotland’s first National Park, an area of outstanding natural beauty with rugged hills and sparkling lochs, and virtually unlimited things to see and do. We think it would be difficult to find a better walking base anywhere so if you fancy a short stroll along the banks of the Forth River to the picturesque village of Aberfoyle you will find Scottish made arts, crafts, clothing, and Visitor Centres.
All tastefully decorated non-smoking bedrooms have full en-suite facilities and are complete with television, telephone and tea & coffee making facilities and free WiFi. The majority of rooms are on the ground floor but there if full lift access to all rooms on the 1st floor.
Day 1: Travel to Aberfolyle stopping en-route for comfort breaks
Day 2:Day excursion to Loch Lomond & Stirling
Day 3:Day excursion to Edinburgh
Day 4:Half day excursion to Calendar
Day 5:Return home after breakfast stopping en-route for comfort breaks
LLANDUDNO FESTIVE PARTY BREAK – 2 DAYS
QUEENS HOTEL
Sunday 18th - Monday 19th November £79-00 Single Sup £3-50
Llandudno, in its superb natural setting, is an unspoilt elegant resort which retains all the essence of Edwardian charm. Its Victorian Shopping Centre is one of the largest indoor shopping centres in Wales and the Esplanade runs the sweep of the bay and is lovely if you fancy a stroll.
Our weekend break will be at the family run 3* Queens Hotel, which is ideally situated in the centre of the promenade, overlooking the beautiful bay and within 50 yards of the main shopping area.
All bedrooms are en-suite, with tea & coffee making facilities, hair dryer, telephone and colour TV. The hotel is fully central heated, with lift to all floors and has wheelchair access. After your evening meal a full evening of entertainment is provided in the ballroom.
TOUR INCLUDES: HALF BOARD ACCOMMODATION & AFTERNOON TEA
DAY 1 - ARRIVE LLANDUDNO FOR FREE TIME & AFTERNOON TEA AT THE HOTEL BEFORE DINNER AND FESTIVE EVENING ENTERTAINMENT. DAY 2 - TRAVEL TO CHESTER CHRISTMAS MARKET BEFORE YOUR JOURNEY HOME
THURSFORD CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR - 2 DAY BREAK
Hotel To Be Confirmed
Date To Be Confirmed £155-00 Single Sup £10-00
The Thursford Christmas Spectacular is the biggest and most exciting Christmas show of all time. Come and experience the popular blend of Christmas entertainment, with dazzling dancers, beautiful costumes, Christmas carols, including outstanding music from the band and orchestra, and singing from a cast of over one hundred. Each show is a pageant of spectacle and colour – the music a seamless transition from an up-beat dance routine to a choral rendition of a Christmas carol, a show which would not be out of place in any of London’s West End theatres.
TOUR INCLUDES: HALF BOARD ACCOMMODATION, TRANSPORT & ENTRANCE TO SHOW AND FREE TIME IN KINGS LYNN
CROMER - TWIXMAS 4 DAY BREAK
HOTEL De’ PARIS
Thursday 27th - Sunday 30th December £199-00 S/Sup £21-00
Sea View £12-00pp
Cromer was once a small fishing village but has now grown into a bustling holiday resort. The attractive town centre is full of character with narrow twisting streets alongside its pier, wide open beaches and spectacular cliffs.
We stay at the Hotel De’ Paris, a delightful and unusual hotel occupying the finest position in Cromer, close to the shops and directly overlooking the pier and beach. All bedrooms are en-suite with full central heating, tea/coffee making facilities, hairdryer and TV with radio channels. There is a superb reception lounge, cocktail bar, games room and delightful restaurant with dance floor. Festive entertainment is provided nightly. The lift serves most rooms, though some rooms are accessed by a few stairs.
TOUR INCLUDES: FULL BOARD ACCOMMODATION (LUNCH ON 2 DAYS), TEA/COFFEE & MINCE PIES DURING AFTERNOON
HALF DAY EXCURSION
# Please Note: Single rooms are sold on a first come first served basis and may incur a supplement when our ‘without supplement’ allocation has been sold. A £30 per person non refundable deposit in respect of all bookings is required. Full payment of the balance is required no later than 6 weeks before departure. Thursford: A £30 per person non refundable deposit is required at time of confirmed booking and full payment of the balance to be made no later than the date given at the time of booking. If you would like any further Information regarding any of these tours, or to make a booking, please contact our office on 01623 753260 or 01623 754581.