Winter/Spring Holidays 2021

Winter/Spring Holidays 2021

Holidays by coach Winter / Spring 2021

Welcome to both our Spring 2020 Newsletter and our Winter/Spring 2021 Holiday preview! Inside this booklet you will find information on our day trips, group travel and coach hire, as well as holidays departing between January and April 2021. We have provided an update on our loyalty points scheme, there’s a chance to meet another member of our team plus there is information on the worldwide holidays we can o3er through our partnership with Titan Travel. In 2021 you will see we have a few tours that are ‘shared’, we are continuing to work alongside Woods Travel for our continental breaks and we are teaming up with Kirbys Coaches to o3er some exciting shared UK tours at the beginning of 2021. To see our complete range of holidays by coach and our full itineraries please visit travel-galloway.com or visit one of our travel centres. You can also give us a ring on 0330 1000 360 or head to your local Galloway Travel Centre: Head Office: Denters Hill, Mendlesham Su3olk IP14 5RR Ipswich: 3 The Walk, Su3olk IP1 1EA Colchester: 9 Sir Isaacs Walk Essex CO1 1JJ

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JANUARY 7th Stratford-upon-Avon, Cotswolds and Warwick Singles Special 17th Sunday Night at the Waldorf 25th 2021 Reunion Week in Cumbria 25th Yorkshire Winter Warmer FEBRUARY 15th Exmouth Winter Warmer 11th Menton Lemon Festival, France

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18 22nd Harrogate and Yorkshire Dales Singles Special 8 MARCH 1st Bournemouth Winter Warmer 11 8th Cornish Winter Warmer 9 8th Wales Singles Special 10 15th All Inclusive Cumbria 9 19th Beautiful Bruges & Ypres 18 19th Big Band Night with the Joe Loss Orchestra 11 29th Bonnie Scotland 10 APRIL 2nd Easter in Newcastle 12 5th Heart of England 13 7th Highlights of the Isle of Man 16 9th Trams, Boats & Bulbs 19 12th Cornwall’s City, Coast & Gardens 13 12th ‘Little Switzerland’ & Springtime in Vianden 19 12th Outstanding Northern Ireland 15 15th Hampshire Delights 14 19th Red Rose County 14 19th Shanklin & the Isle of Wight 16 23rd Pashley Manor Tulip Festival & The Bluebell Railway 17 26th Heart of Wales 17

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shared tours*

* UK shared tours are operated by Kirbys Coaches, European shared tours are operated by Wood’s Travel.

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Destination guide

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Stratford-upon-Avon, Cotswolds and Warwick Singles Special Sunday Night at the Waldorf 2021 Reunion Week in Cumbria

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Cornish Winter Warmer 10 Wales Singles Special 11 All Inclusive Cumbria 12 Beautiful Bruges & Ypres 13 Big Band Night with the Joe Loss Orchestra 14 Bonnie Scotland 15 Easter in Newcastle 16 Heart of England 17 Highlights of the Isle of Man 18 Trams, Boats & Bulbs 19 Cornwall’s City, Coast & Gardens 20 ‘Little Switzerland’ & Springtime in Vianden 21 Outstanding Northern Ireland 22 Hampshire Delights 23 Red Rose County 24 Shanklin & the Isle of Wight 25 Pashley Manor Tulip Festival & The Bluebell Railway 26 Heart of Wales

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Your destination guide Number shown refers to our tours in this brochure. To book, please call 0330 1000 360 or visit travel-galloway.com

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Our Day Trips are regularly updated on our website

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Meet the Team Name: Julie (Ipswich shop) How long have you worked for Galloway: 4.5 years How long have you worked in the travel industry: 4.5 years Where’s your favourite Day Trip destination: I love going to see a London theatre production Where’s your favourite place to visit in the UK: Devon and Cornwall are lovely but I love a trip to Brighton too Where’s next on the list to visit in the UK and why: I have never been to Scotland so it would have to be there! Where’s your favourite place to visit in Europe: Holland is a family favourite of ours but also anywhere with warm sunshine and crystal clear water Where’s next on the list to visit in Europe and why: I am going to Gran Canaria in August for the sunshine and lazy days in the school holidays!

Day Trips

Our Day Trip programme is as popular as ever with multiple new trips on offer. One of our popular summer day trips are our Newmarket Nights which are now on sale. Performances include Tom Jones, Alfie Boe and the Pussycat Dolls. The best way for you to keep up to date with the new and exciting excursions we have on offer is through our website which is constantly being updated.

Do you need just a coach? Transport for a work event, wedding or a planned outing? We can help by providing you with a vehicle at a competitive rate. Contact Julie and Cheryll for your quote on 01449 766323 or fill in our online quotation form at: www.travel-galloway.com/Coach-Hire-Enquiry Private Hire

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Group Travel

Gulliver the Bear

Not only can we arrange your transport but we can also arrange your full day out (or holiday) from start to finish. If you are part of a social group or simply a large group of friends, we can work with you to ensure your trip runs smoothly. We will source tickets, arrange entrances, plan lunches & dinners, book channel crossings and handle hotel bookings. We take away the stress, so all you have to do is tell everyone the plan.

As many of you will know we introduced Gulliver our company mascot at the end of 2019. He has settled in well and has already been on a few trips including our annual Reunion Tour in January. If you happen to spot him out and about make sure you send us a picture.

Loyalty Club update

Our new loyalty scheme is now well underway with hundreds of loyalty points already distributed and used against bookings. Here’s a little reminder on how the scheme works, you collect 5 loyalty points for each UK five day or more holiday and 7 loyalty points for European holidays booked. These can then be used against future bookings as a discount. We also have an exclusive VIP brochure launch day planned for the Autumn for those who have booked 5 or more holidays with us (terms and conditions apply). Plus, a mystery festive day out for those who have booked 10 or more day trips with us (terms and conditions apply). We will contact all of those who qualify when we start planning the outings. We have started working with Titan Travel to o3er you Worldwide holidays which are all escorted and include home pickups! Pop in and see us at one of our travel shops or give us a ring to discuss where in the world we can take you. Titan Travel

What is the perfect Birthday, Anniversary, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day or Christmas Gift? Of course, a Galloway Gift Voucher. You can now order these online and have them delivered to you at home. Gift Vouchers Many of our coach holidays include a free door-to- door collection service from postcodes in Su3olk, South Norfolk and Essex (a minimal charge is made for certain postcodes), so your holiday really can start at your front door. Door-to-Door Tours

We also provide luxury coach hire and group travel. Call for details

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THURSDAY 7 JANUARY 5 days | Half Board | £460pp Single room supp: Nil AT A GLANCE Stratford-upon-Avon Leamington Spa Bourton-on-the-Water Cotswolds tour Optional visit to Warwick Castle Cambridge Chesford Grange HHHH This friendly hotel combines the character of a historic manor house with bright, contemporary areas, surrounded by 17 acres of countryside. O3ering a spa and gym, as well as a restaurant,

Enjoy some free time in Stratford-upon-Avon, Leamington Spa & Bourton-on-the-Water. Plus, you will have a tour of the Cotswolds, famous for hundreds of honey-coloured limestone villages and chocolate box scenes. During this January getaway we also include an optional excursion to Warwick Castle, where you can discover over 1100 years of history by roaming the walls of the Towers and Ramparts. Alternatively, you can choose to spend the day at leisure in Warwick. During your return journey home, we will also stop in Cambridge with free time to explore and get a bite to eat. Stratford-upon-Avon, Cotswolds and Warwick Singles Special

bar and outdoor terrace. www.chesfordgrange.com

MONDAY 25 JANUARY 5 days | Half Board | £339pp Single room supp: Nil AT A GLANCE Newark Eden Camp Goathland York Scarborough and Whitby Stamford

Join us on this 5-day break in Yorkshire, this tour takes a stop in Newark on your way to our hotel in Ravenscar and Stamford on your return home. In between we enjoy free time in the city of York and Scarborough and an included visit to Eden Camp Model History Theme Museum which will transport you back to the sights, sounds and smells of wartime Britain. Yorkshire Winter Warmer

Raven Hall Hotel, Ravenscar, Scarborough HHH

Situated in Ravenscar between Whitby & Scarborough boasts spectacular, award winning cli3 top views of Robin Hood’s Bay with a 9 hole golf course, gardens, tennis court and heated indoor swimming pool. www.ravenhall.co.uk

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MONDAY 25 JANUARY 5 days | Half Board | £339pp Single room supp: Nil AT A GLANCE Hotel with views Optional excursions Sta3 will join you on your break Optional home pick up The Gilsland Hall Hotel HHH The Gilsland Hall Hotel is set in 140 acres of woodland with fantastic views across the Irthing Gorge, where the River Irthing separates the counties of Cumbria and Northumberland. www.whisperhotelscollection.com SUNDAY 17 JANUARY 2 days | Bed & Breakfast | £209pp Single room supp: £86 AT A GLANCE London Afternoon tea Central London hotel The Waldorf Hilton HHHH London’s Waldorf Hilton Hotel o3ers both quality and style. Located on Aldwych the hotel is ideal for the West End and Covent Garden. Facilities include an indoor swimming pool, gym, sauna, steam room and beauty treatments. www3.hilton.com/london

Spoil yourself with a stay in one of the world’s most prestigious hotels – The Waldorf Hilton. Situated in one of the capital’s most enviable locations, the heart of theatreland and on the doorstep of Covent Garden. Enjoy free time in London, with an Afternoon Tea on arrival and the rest of your stay at leisure. Why not head out for an evening meal and see a show, head to the top of the Shard or perhaps visit the ice bar. On day two you will load your luggage onboard the coach and spend free time exploring the city. Sunday Night at the Waldorf

2021 Reunion Week in Cumbria

Our 2021 yearly Reunion takes us to Cumbria for a 5-day break staying at the Gilsland Hall Hotel. This year we are including optional excursions meaning you can do your own thing (and spend a little less) or join us on some special days out. These optional excursions include a day visiting Penrith, Lowther Castle and Alston. Another day at Kielder Water Forest Park and Hexham and lastly a day exploring Carlisle with included entrance to the Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery, and an afternoon visit to Houghton Hall Garden Centre.

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AT A GLANCE Welcome tea/co3ee & biscuits on arrival Welcome cocktail reception 50% bar (selected brands) between 6pm to 9pm Winchester Exeter & Exeter Cathedral Sidmouth Donkey Sanctuary Dawlish MONDAY 15 FEBRUARY 5 days | Half Board | £309pp Single room supp: £24

Exmouth Winter Warmer

Travel south to Exmouth where you will enjoy free time in Winchester, Sidmouth and Dawlish. We include a guided tour of Exeter Cathedral and a visit to the Donkey Sanctuary which is a popular rescue centre and charity which is transforming lives for donkeys.

The Manor Hotel, Exmouth HH The Manor Hotel is a 40-room, family- run hotel, located on Exmouth’s historic Regency Beacon since 1790. www.manorexmouth.co.uk

MONDAY 22 FEBRUARY 5 days | Half Board | £480pp Single room supp: Nil AT A GLANCE Harrogate York Skipton market day Knaresborough market town Cream tea Lots of single rooms Optional home pick up

Harrogate and Yorkshire Dales Singles Special

The Old Swan Hotel, Harrogate HHHH The Old Swan Hotel stands in the centre of the lovely town of Harrogate, in Yorkshire, and is famed as being Agatha Christie’s hiding place during her disappearance in 1926. www.classiclodges.co.uk

This tour takes us to North Yorkshire to see the dales, with time in Harrogate & the historic cathedral city of York. We also have plenty of time to delve into Skipton during Market Day and Knaresborough, the perfect place to warm up in one of its many tearooms and cafes. We finish the week on a sweet note at the hotel with tea, scones, clotted cream and jam.

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MONDAY 8 MARCH 5 days | Half Board | £439pp Single room supp: Nil

AT A GLANCE Eden Project

Padstow Tintagel Truro Falmouth Newquay St. Ives

St. Agnes retains links with Cornwall’s industrial past and is an ideal base to explore Padstow, Truro and the seaside resort of Falmouth with its picturesque waterfront and quaint streets. This holiday also includes a visit to the Eden Project, home of the largest indoor rain forest, the vibrant town of Newquay and the fishing town of St. Ives. It is a huge hit for all customers year after year. Cornish Winter Warmer

The Rosemundy House Hotel HHH Stay at the 3-star Rosemundy House Hotel, a Galloway favourite, set in its own secluded gardens and woodlands just 100 yards from

the village main street. www.rosemundy.co.uk

MONDAY 15 MARCH 5 days | Full Board | £399pp Single room supp: Nil AT A GLANCE Grange-over-Sands Cumbria Crystal self-guided tour Ulverston Lakeside to Bowness boat trip Kendal Hawkeshead

All Inclusive Cumbria

Cumbria Grand Hotel, Grange-over-Sands HHH

Staying in Grange-over-Sands makes for the perfect base to explore the Lake District, plus you will have an included lunch on 4 days, 2 nights of entertainment and 3 drinks vouchers per day. Spend time in Grange-over-Sands, Ulverton, Kendal and Hawkeshead. Take a self-guided tour of Cumbria Crystal, one of the last remaining producers of hand-blown crystal and a 90-minute cruise from Lakeside to Bowness. *Lunch not included on arrival day.

This charming Victorian hotel is set in 20 acres of private gardens and woodlands overlooking Morecambe Bay. There is a lift to all floors. www.strathmorehotels- cumbriagrand.com

We also provide luxury coach hire and group travel. Call for details

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MONDAY 29 MARCH 5 days | Half Board | £465pp Single room supp: Nil AT A GLANCE West Highland railway line Fort William and Rannoch Moor Loch Leven and Glencoe Glenturret Distillery welcome and you will soon feel that you never want to leave. The Scandinavian style reception and mezzanine lounge provide an oasis of peace to relax, read or enjoy a drink. www.beaufortparkhotel.co.uk Beaufort Park Hotel HHH The Beaufort Park Hotel is situated near the market town of Mold and is an ideal base for our tour. You are assured a warm and friendly MONDAY 8 MARCH 5 days | Half Board | £430pp Single room supp: Nil AT A GLANCE Chester Vale of Conwy and Llangollen Llandudno and North Wales Coast

For this tour we are based not far from Chester, with three contrasting days out. Take a visit to the pretty Vale of Conwy, Llanrwst and Betws-y-Coed as well as Llangollen, where you will return to the hotel via the spectacular Horseshoe pass. During this break you can also enjoy a day in historic Chester itself, giving you time to explore the rows of two-tiered shops. Lastly, a visit to the seaside town of Llandudno in North Wales is planned. Wales Singles Special

Perthshire sightseeing Optional home pick up

Crianlarich Hotel HHH The Best Western Crianlarich Hotel stands in the village of the same name on the fringe of the beautiful Breadalbane region of Perthshire. Relax in the lounges with a drink from the well-stocked bar after your day out. www.crianlarich-hotel.co.uk

Relish 5 days in Central Scotland staying in the village of Crianlarich. During your time away you will enjoy a ride on the West Highland railway line, appreciate a sightseeing excursion around Perthshire and a tour with tasting of the Glenturret Distillery, makers of The Famous Grouse Whisky. Bonnie Scotland

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AT A GLANCE Fantastic ‘Big Band Night’ with music and dancing Hotel with indoor swimming pool York Harewood House Optional home pick up FRIDAY 19 MARCH 4 days | Half Board | £435pp Single room supp: £44 Cedar Court Hotel, Harrogate, Yorkshire HHHH The Cedar Court Hotel is located high in the Pennines between Huddersfield and Halifax in West Yorkshire. It is an ideal centre for our weekend and hotel facilities include fitness centre with swimming pool. www.cedarcourthotels.co.uk AT A GLANCE Winchester Optional excursions: £15pp Bournemouth Salisbury Free bar (selected drinks only) between 6pm to 9pm MONDAY 1 MARCH 5 days | Full Board | £329pp Single room supp: Nil The Suncliff Hotel, Bournemouth HHH Located on the seafront overlooking Bournemouth Bay, the Suncli3 hotel Bournemouth is a short stroll from seven miles of sandy beach and boasts an indoor swimming pool. www.suncliff.oceana- collection.com/en

Big Band Night with the Joe Loss Orchestra

Come and enjoy the longest running orchestra in the World, together with a visit to Harewood House. The highlight of the weekend – an evening with the legendary Joe Loss Orchestra, now led by Todd Miller. Since the bands formation in 1930 it has never disbanded or reformed. It has been in constant operation throughout the world with Britain’s best musicians and singers performing totally live.

The seaside town of Bournemouth is your base for this 5-day break. We stop in Winchester on our outbound journey and Salisbury on our return. Filling the three days in between with free time in Bournemouth and optional paid for excursions to the New Forest and Weymouth. You will also have a free bar (between 6pm to 9pm) each night at the hotel along with entertainment on 2 nights and lunch on 3 of the days you’re away. *Lunch not included on arrival/departure days. Lunch will be a packed lunch if the optional excursions are booked. Bournemouth Winter Warmer

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AT A GLANCE River Tyne cruise Luxury Riverside Hotel Newcastle’s famous quayside market FRIDAY 2 APRIL 4 days | Half Board | £409pp Single room supp: £56

Newcastle Easter gift

Easter in Newcastle

The thriving city of Newcastle and Tyneside is our base for the Easter break. We feature a superb River Tyne cruise as a highlight, with time to explore the Geordie capital as well as a trip to the seaside. Day 1: Travel north to our hotel where tea/co3ee and hot cross buns are served on arrival. Day 2: Our day begins with a ride out to the coast to visit Tynemouth and Whitley Bay. The afternoon takes us back to Newcastle with time to explore. In the centre Roman, Medieval, Jacobean, Georgian and Victorian building styles sit comfortably alongside colourful Chinatown and the Eldon Square complex. It is a happy jumble which gives the city a true cosmopolitan air. Day 3: This morning we have a leisurely breakfast and visit Newcastle’s famous Sunday Quayside Market, just along from the hotel. In the afternoon we join the boat at the quayside for a fabulous cruise on the River Tyne, with expert commentary. Day 4: We depart after breakfast for our journey home.

The Millennium Copthorne Hotel HHH The Millennium Copthorne Hotel stands in one of the finest locations in Newcastle, on the banks of the River Tyne, just a short stroll from the city centre. All of its bedrooms face the river with views across making it an ideal base for this Easter Break. www.millenniumhotels.com

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MONDAY 5 APRIL 5 days | Half Board | £499pp Single room supp: £66 AT A GLANCE Worcester Black & white villages trail Hereford Bromyard & Leominster Broadway & Stow-on-the-wold Abbey Hotel, Malvern HHHH The setting for the ivy clad Abbey Hotel in Great Malvern is ideal – at the foot of the Malvern Hills, adjoining the fine Benedictine Priory in the heart of the town. Guests are assured of a warm welcome and a relaxing atmosphere together with

Heart of England

A sightseeing tour based in Great Malvern, with the beautiful Malvern Hills overlooking the town. Visit some of the delightful Black and White villages in Herefordshire, as well as Hereford itself, the pretty Cotswolds and Cheltenham.

the highest levels of comfort. www.sarova-abbeyhotel.com

MONDAY 12 APRIL 5 days | Half Board | £675pp Single room supp: £110 AT A GLANCE Penzance View of St. Michaels Mount St. Ives Falmouth Trebah Gardens

Cornwall’s City, Coast & Gardens

The Alverton Hotel, Truro HHHH Open the old oak door and step into our hidden secret in the city: The Alverton Hotel. O3ering unrivalled hospitality, luxurious rooms and two AA rosette-worthy food. The hotel is within walking distance of everything that Truro has to o3er and it is a historic Grade II listed building. www.thealverton.co.uk

The only city in Cornwall, Truro’s most striking feature is the Cathedral, with its green spire and gothic appearance. Built at the turn of the century it dominates the Truro skyline with its 250 foot high towers. Truro is our base location for this tour and you will have plenty of free time to explore the city. You will also have free time to explore St. Ives, known for its surfing, Penzance and Falmouth.

We also provide luxury coach hire and group travel. Call for details

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THURSDAY 15 APRIL 5 days | Half Board | £549pp Single room supp: £106 AT A GLANCE The Watercress Line Basingstoke canal cruise Milestones Living History Museum

Portsmouth Winchester

Hampshire Court Hotel HHHH The Hampshire Court Hotel stands at Chineham on the outskirts of Basingstoke. Part of the prestigious Q Hotels group, hotel facilities include indoor leisure club with a swimming pool and gym. www.thehampshirecourthotel.co.uk

Relax as we take a ride on both the land and water with trips on the Basingstoke Canal and The Watercress Line. Take some free time to explore the maritime city of Portsmouth and the historic city of Winchester. And enjoy a visit to the Milestones Living Museum, with cobbled streets, vintage vehicles, a 1940s sweet shop and a penny arcade. Hampshire Delights

AT A GLANCE Riley Green Canal cruise with afternoon tea The Chocolate House Afternoon tea at the Midland Hotel MONDAY 19 APRIL 5 days | Half Board | £530pp Single room supp: Nil

Poulton-le-Fylde Lytham St. Annes

Travel North for this 5-day holiday staying in the Ribble Valley. You will spend time in both Lytham St. Annes & the market town of Poulton-le-Flyde. It is a truly scrumptious break which includes a visit to The Chocolate House and not just one but two afternoon teas, one is even served on the Riley Green Canal. Red Rose County

Foxfields Country Hotel HHH The Foxfields Country Hotel and Suites is situated near the village of Billington in the beautiful Ribble Valley. Leisure Club facilities include a heated indoor swimming pool, sauna and gym. www.foxfieldshotel.com

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MONDAY 12 APRIL 7 days | Half Board | £839pp Single room supp: £170 AT A GLANCE Giants Causeway Titanic Belfast Visitor Centre Mount Stewart House

Belfast Dublin

Outstanding Northern Ireland

Explore the history behind the region with visits to the Titanic Visitor Centre and Mount Stewart House as well as the iconic Giants Causeway. Day 1-2: Following collection from home we travel to Belfast with an overnight stop in Dumfries. Day 3: Regarded as one of the finest marine drives in Europe, the Antrim Coast Road passes spectacular scenery centred round the nine Glens of Antrim. Follow the coast road, built in the 1800’s to provide employment for famine-stricken workers, to the mighty Giants Causeway. Day 4: Join a local coach for a tour of Belfast taking in the city sights including the Queen's University and Waterfront Hall. Close to City Hall, a visit must be made to the Crown Liquor Saloon, the only pub owned by the National Trust. Later we visit the award-winning Titanic Belfast Visitor Centre. Re-live the entire Titanic story from her birth in Belfast to the fateful maiden voyage and her eventual discovery on the seabed. Day 5: First stop is Mount Stewart House, one of Northern Ireland’s most magnificent country homes. Continue south to Portaferry, where twice a day over 400 million tons of water rushes through the opening to Strangford Lough, the reason Vikings called this the ‘violent fjord’. Day 6: Head south through County Down via Ballynahinch to the famous Mountains of Mourne. From here there’s a lovely coastal drive connecting a series of small fishing villages. Continue south to Dublin for an afternoon in Ireland’s capital city. Day 7: Following an early departure from the hotel, travel to Dublin port for the return sailing to Holyhead, with breakfast included on board. Continue the journey to East Anglia where the door to door collection service will be waiting to return you home.

Stormont Hotel, Belfast HHHH The beautiful Stormont Hotel is located just minutes away from Belfast city centre and adjacent to Stormont Estate, overlooking the immaculately maintained wooded landscape. www.hastingshotels.com

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MONDAY 19 APRIL 5 days | Half Board | £599pp Single room supp: Nil AT A GLANCE Isle of Wight Steam Railway Osborne House The Needles East Cowes Shanklin

Channel View Hotel, Shanklin Bay HHH The 3-star Channel View Hotel is uniquely located, occupying an elevated cli3 top position

Once experienced, the beauty and charm of the Isle of Wight will keep you coming back time after time. The island enjoys a mild and sunny climate and over half the island is recognised as an area of outstanding natural beauty, with nearly 30 miles of shore designated as ‘Heritage Coast’. Shanklin & the Isle of Wight

overlooking Shanklin Bay with plenty of facilities. www.channelviewhotel.co.uk

WEDNESDAY 7 APRIL 5 days | Half Board | £580pp Single room supp: Nil AT A GLANCE Isle of Man Steam Railway Cregneash village St. John’s Peel Douglas The Sound Visitor Centre

Head over to the Isle of Man, just 30 miles long by 15 miles wide, surrounded by a beautiful unspoilt countryside and coastline with little coves and superb beaches. We visit St. John’s, where the Manx Parliament still hold an open-air session each year. Relax in Douglas with time to explore the town and take a stroll along the promenade. Discover the island’s Steam Railway where you will travel to the Sound Visitor Centre with views of the Calf of Man, home to colonies of sea birds and diverse marine life. Highlights of the Isle of Man

Chesterhouse Hotel HHH The Chesterhouse Hotel is a four-floor hotel set in a white seafront terrace on the business end of the promenade in Douglas. The hotels own ‘Shiraz’ Restaurant and Bar serves meals in

comfortable surroundings with great views of the Douglas Bay. www.chesterhousehotel.im

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MONDAY 26 APRIL 4 days | Half Board | £520pp Single room supp: £45 AT A GLANCE Aberystwyth Elan Valley Penderyn Distillery tour The city of Hereford The market town of Brecon Ludlow Llandrindod Wells The Metropole Hotel and Spa HHHH The Metropole Hotel is located in the centre of the historic spa town of Llandrindod Wells, in the beautiful ‘Heart of Wales’. www.metropole.co.uk AT A GLANCE Admission to the Pashley Manor Tulip Festival Bluebell Railway Royal Tunbridge Wells FRIDAY 23 APRIL 4 days | Half Board | £425pp Single room supp: £50 Best Western York House Hotel HHH The Best Western York House Hotel is located on the Eastbourne sea front 500 yards from the pier. A short walk takes you to the town centre and the modern shopping precinct. Hotel facilities include indoor heated swimming pool, attractive veranda bar and comfortable lounges. www.yorkhousehotel.co.uk

In the Wales’ heartland, we will enjoy beautiful sights at every turn, with visits to some beautiful towns and cities nestled in the countryside. Including Brecon, a small market town, the cathedral city of Hereford which lies on the River Wye and the seaside town of Aberystwyth. Enjoy the Welsh heartland and experience a taste of Wales at the Penderyn Distillery. Heart of Wales

Pashley Manor is a quintessential English garden with the highlight of the season at the Manor being the Tulip Festival – a riot of colour and variety. We also take a ride on the Bluebell Railway, which was Britain’s first standard gauge heritage railway, at 10 miles in length the line o3ers a leisurely ride and passes through pleasant countryside. Pashley Manor Tulip Festival & The Bluebell Railway

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FRIDAY 19 MARCH 4 days | Bed & Breakfast | £419pp Single room supp: £95 AT A GLANCE In Flanders Field Museum Bruges Ypres

Considered to be one of the best-preserved medieval cities in Europe, life in Bruges centres around the market square, bordered by guildhalls and towered over by the magnificent 13th-century belfry. Take a horse-drawn carriage ride, take a boat ride along the dreamy canals or discover historic churches, picturesque cobbled streets and of course, those irresistible chocolate shops. Tour not suitable for the less mobile. Beautiful Bruges & Ypres

AT A GLANCE Seated tickets for Nice Carnival Flower Parade Seated tickets for Menton Lemon Festival Parade Monaco Diano Marina THURSDAY 11 FEBRUARY 8 days | Half Board | £945pp Single room supp: £210 Academie Hotel HHHH Our 4-star hotel is situated in the historic ‘golden triangle’ of Bruges, just 50 metres from the famous Minnewater (Lake of Love). The hotel boasts easy access on foot to the city centre. www.hotelacademie.be

Menton Lemon Festival, France

Grand Hotel Diana Majestic HHHH

The Cote d’Azur has staged carnivals every February since the end of the 19th century to encourage visitors to enjoy its mild winter climate. Over the years the small town’s Lemon Festival has grown in popularity. Now more than 300 professionals work on the project and 145 tonnes of citrus fruits are used to make the amazing sculptures and the spectacular parade of floats. This 8 Day tour will also take you to Monaco and give you free time to explore Diano Marina.

This delightful 4-star standard hotel overlooks the bay of Diano Marina, not far from Sanremo and Monte Carlo. Facilities include a restaurant, bar, lounge area and lift. www.dianamajestic.com/en

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FRIDAY 9 APRIL 4 days | Half Board | £575pp Single room supp: £44

AT A GLANCE Ferry crossing Keukenhof Gardens Steam tram Museum ship Bruges

FRIDAY 12 APRIL 5 days | Half Board | £519pp Single room supp: £55 AT A GLANCE Return ferry crossing Luxembourg City guided tour Trier Moselle Valley Vineyard ‘Little Switzerland’ Vianden Kontakt der Kontinenten HHH Our 3-star hotel is a former mission house and monastery, located in the Utrecht Heuvelrug National Park, 30 miles south of Amsterdam. Tea and co3ee are available at all times in the lounge, and there is a pleasant bar, restaurant and a terrace with views of the forest. www.kontaktderkontinenten.nl

Enjoy a delightful spring weekend break with a distinctive Dutch flavour visiting the magnificent, world-famous gardens at Keukenhof. We also have an included trip through time by steam tram and on a museum boat cruise. Trams, Boats & Bulbs

‘Little Switzerland’ & Springtime in Vianden

Hotel Belle-Vue HHH Our hotel is wonderfully situated just a few minutes from the centre of Vianden. Hotel facilities include a sun terrace, an indoor swimming

One of Europe’s best kept secrets is the picturesque town of Vianden, found amid magnificent scenery on the banks of the River Our. Vianden has much to o3er, including the dramatic castle which dominates the town, but we also include a tour of the capital city, a visit to Trier and a wine tasting along the Moselle Valley.

pool and a sauna www.hotelbv.com

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