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Coach Tour Holidays 2013

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Dear Friends,

Welcome to our 2013 Brochure, we expect that you didn’t think that you would be seeing another one of these this year, and to be

fair neither did we!

But after many demands to keep Golden Holidays trading and a change of heart with regards to retirement, we have decided to carry

on with a new and very much improved business. We have taken over the coaches of Burtons of Alfreton and are continuing with

their business, as it would have been too much for the area to bear if two quality operators were lost in the same year.

The introduction of better value holidays has been most successful and we are keeping the same format for 2013; late availabilities and

short breaks have also proved to be popular, so it is our intention to provide more of these during 2013.

The ‘Old Faithfuls’ which we all know many of you enjoy such as; Eastbourne, Llandudno, Great Yarmouth etc, will continue as before,

but if you really want to try something a little more exciting then we can highly recommend our themed holidays, many of which have

admissions and excursion costs included in the price.

We look forward to your continued support and providing you with the same level of service that we always have.

Sincerely yours

Pam & Tim

EXCURSIONS

All excursions are carefully planned to offer a balance of organised

and free time. The coach travel on all excursions is included in the

price; however, entrance fees, admission charges and show tickets

are not included in the price unless otherwise stated in the itinerary.

We reserve the right to alter, adjust and amend advertised itinerary

times and days depending on the weather, hotel meal times and

other influences outside of our control.

EXPERIENCED UNIFORMED DRIVERS/COURIERS

Our drivers/couriers have been selected not only for their high

standards of driving, but also for their caring, enthusiastic and

friendly manner. You will find them willing to listen to requests and

special needs, also to answer questions and queries throughout

your tour. This is the Golden Holidays policy as we value our

customers and wish you to come back time after time.

FINANCIAL SECURITY

Golden Holidays operate a ‘client trust fund account’ to comply with

EU Directive 30/314. In the unlikely event that we should cease

trading you are guaranteed repayment of all monies paid or the

completion of your holiday if it has already commenced.

LATE AVAILABILITY HOLIDAY

From time to time we are offered late availability holidays at short

notice at some very special prices. If you are able to drop everything

at short notice, then you might like to have your name added to our

late availability mailing list or your mobile number so that we can

text you with special offers. Please telephone now and ask for Pam.

GROUPS

If you are a group or party organiser please allow us to help, we

have a wealth of experience in organising all aspects of coach travel

and accommodation. Be it to organise a holiday, short break, outing

or to see a show, we are available to arrange a package tailor-made

to suit your individual requirements. Please telephone and ask for

Pam or Tim.

HOTELS

All our hotels have been carefully selected with your comfort in mind.

Accommodation is based on bed, breakfast and evening meal, unless

otherwise stated, leaving plenty of time for the inclusive full and half day

excursions, enabling you to enjoy the surroundings, scenery and places

of interest. All bedrooms are en-suite with colour TV and tea/coffee

making facilities. Many of our hotels offer regular entertainment which

includes dancing, live music, bingo etc.

LUXURY COACH TRAVEL

Your safety is of paramount importance to us and our vehicles are

maintained to the highest standards. This together with our fleet being

fitted with road speed governors and conforming to the legal legislation

safety measures, ensures our commitment to your peace of mind.

Coaches are equipped with seat belts, reclining seats, tinted windows,

curtains and some with toilet and drinks machine.

DOOR-TO-DOOR PICKUP

You will be informed of your pickup time 7 days prior to departure. You

will be collected from your door by one of our ‘feeder’ mini coaches

or by taxi and taken to meet the main holiday coach at a suitable

central location at Tibshelf. This eliminates hours of travelling around

various pickup points and enabling the coach to commence its journey

immediately after loading, the reverse applies on return.

LUGGAGE

Your driver will take care of your luggage (you are not expected to

carry your own suitcase), but the company cannot accept responsibility

for loss or damage unless it can be proved that it is due to negligence

on the company’s part. We have now put a maximum limit of 15kgs

(33lbs) in weight and no larger than 26ins x 8ins x 15ins in size. If

the weight or size is exceeded there will be a £15 surcharge payable.

NO SMOKING

All coaches are designated NO SMOKING zones. Passengers are

reminded to refrain from smoking until the regular ‘comfort’ stops.

Due to Health & Safety, please adhere to our Luggage conditions below, if you require any guidance please call us and we will gladly help.

Phone our Booking’s Hotline - 01773 830921 or 01773 834401

Opening Hours: Monday-Friday 9am - 4pm Saturday 9am - 3pm

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Wales Tenby

Welsh Valley & Brecon Beacons

Llandudno

Criccieth

South & South West Bournemouth

Eastbourne

Weymouth

Weston Super Mare

St Agnes

Newquay

Bude

Torquay

Paignton

Babbacombe

Isle of Wight

Sidmouth

Falmouth

Lake District & North Skegness

Cromer & Norfolk Broads

Great Yarmouth

Blackpool

Cumbria

Morecambe

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Cotswolds Pamper

Social & Sequence Dancing

Potters Leisure Break

Sand Bay Themed Breaks

Thursford Spectacular

Southampton & Beaulieu

Planes, Trains & Automobiles

Bath Weekend

Northumbria and Seahouses

Shropshire Heritage

Stratford upon Avon Pamper Break

Black Country Museum

Southport Special

Southport Flower Show

York January Sales

York & Steam Train Experience

St Nicholas Fayre, York

Channel Islands Guernsey

Jersey

Ireland

Heritage Tour

Scotland

Dunoon

Ayrshire Coast & Isle of Arran

Fort William

Edinburgh

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Destinations

COVER IMAGE: Saints Bay, GuernseyImage courtesy of Visit Guernsey

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Seating

Plan

The above seating plan is for

guidance only. We cannot

guarantee seating configuration.

TRAVEL CLUB

We would like to offer our loyal, frequent

travellers the opportunity to enjoy holidays at

even lower prices. For an annual subscription

of £10 per person members will receive regular

information regarding special offers and late deals.

Through our loyalty bonus scheme if members

book more than one holiday direct from our office

we will discount your 2nd, 3rd and 4th holiday by

£5 per person, anymore than this £10 per person.

All you need to do is quote previous holidays

booked in the same year. Call our office or send

a letter of application along with a cheque for £10

per person to Golden Holidays.

Please note: Loyalty bonuses do not apply to

group, special offer, mystery weekends Tims mini

breaks or late availability bookings, only to Travel

Club Members.

GIFT VOUCHERS

Our Gift Vouchers are the perfect gift for any

occasion. They can be used as part or full

payment for any Golden Holidays tour or break.

Available in values of £5, £10, £20, £25, £50

or £100.



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2 nights dinner bed & breakfast and excursions as shown.

Included in Price

£149

4* Hilton Hotel, SwindonGo on pamper yourselves!

On this tour the emphasis is on relaxation. Enjoy a swim,

sauna or a Jacuzzi in our comfortable 4* hotel. You don’t

have to worry about meal times because you can take

breakfast and dinner when you like – individually or

with old or new-found friends (just remember to book

your table). Excursions are included to enjoy the best of

the Cotswold villages but we’ll leave a little later in the

mornings so there’s no need to rush.

ITINERARY

Stratford upon Avon

Gloucester Quays

Bourton on the Water

Stow on the Wold

DATE DURATION PRICE S/S

Sat 23rd - Mon 25th Mar 3 Days £149 £40

Cotswolds Pamper

Hilton Hotel Facilities Include

Lifts

Stairs to some rooms

En-suite

Tea/Coffee in room

Entertainment

Leisure facilities

Accommodation Half Board

Included in Price

Pick Up Points (not door to door),

All Coach Travel, evening meal and 1 night bed & breakfast.


Sat 12th - Sun 13th Jan 2 Days £65 £20

Sat 16th - Sun 17th Feb 2 Days £79 £20

Sat 16th - Sun 17th Mar 2 Days £79 £20

Sat 13th - Sun 14th April 2 Days £79 £20

Sat 11th - Sun 12th May 2 Days £79 £20

Sat 8th - Sun 9th June 2 Days £79 £20

Sat 13th - Sun 14th July 2 Days £79 £20

Sat 10th - Sun 11th Aug 2 Days £79 £20

Sat 21st - Sun 22nd Sept 2 Days £79 £20

Sat 19th - Sun 20th Oct 2 Days £79 £20

Sat 23rd - Sun 24th Nov 2 Days £79 £20

Sat 7th - Sun 8th Dec 2 Days £85 £20

Mystery HotelThe hotels are of our usual quality, at least

3 Star and all have en-suite facilities. Hurry! One

mystery tour will depart every month.

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FROM£65

Mystery

WeekendsThis has been one of the most popular of all our tours for

years. Because these trips are all last minute bookings, even

we don’t know where we are going until 2-3 weeks before,

and these breaks represent fantastic value for money. We

suggest you book early to avoid disappointment.

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Sequence dancing is one of the most popular forms of social dancing for all ages. Lots of rhythms,

gentle exercise, mental stimulation, good music, good company and of course great fun!


FROM£220

Social & Sequence Dancing

PAIGNTON - Redcliffe HotelDancing each evening with David and Dawn Sweetmore

Tour Itinerary includes: Teignmouth and Dawlish Buckfast Abbey House of Marbles


Sun 21st - Thu 25th July 5 Days £325 None

CUMBRIA - Cumbria Grand HotelDancing each evening with Alwyne and Averil King

Tour Itinerary includes: From Haverthwaite we board the train to Lakeside

and take a boat to Bowness Keswick along the scenic ‘5 Lake Trail’ The Market town of Ulverston


Mon 30th Sept - Fri 4th Oct 5 Days £320 £40

Morecambe - Auckland HotelDancing each evening with Alwyne and Averil King

Tour Itinerary includes: The medieval town of Lancaster Wednesday Market Day, Skipton Settle


Sun 3rd - Thu 7th Mar 5 Days £220 None

Included in Price

4 nights bed & breakfast and evening meal. Excursions as indicated.

PAIGNTON - Redcliffe HotelDancing each evening with David and Dawn Sweetmore

Tour Itinerary includes: • Brixham• Plymouth and Lee Mills • Newton Abbott Wednesday Market


Sun 28th Apr - Thu 2nd May 5 Days £280 None

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Pick Up Points (not door to door), 3 nights dinner bed & breakfast.

Included in Price

Sand Bay Leisure Resort

Rewind to the 50’s & 60’s WeekendThis break will take you on a trip back in time to hear the sounds

from the nostalgic 50’s and the swinging 60’s.


Fri 22nd - Mon 25th Mar (60’s) 4 Days £140 None

Fri 13th - Mon 16th Sept (50’s) 4 Days £140 None

A great choice of leisure

facilities gives you plenty to do

inside and out. All our guest

rooms are well-equipped and

include an en suite bath or

shower room, TV with remote

control, central heating, linen

and towels and tea & coffee

making facilities.

Sensational SixtiesHerman’s Hermits- who had hits like I’m Into Something Good, No

Milk Today and There’s A Kind Of Hush- will be headlining this

wonderful break. The group will be supported by a mix of 60’s

bands and tributes.

The Thursford Christmas Spectacular is the biggest and most

exciting Christmas show of all time in Britain. Come and experience

the popular blend of Christmas entertainment, with dazzling

dancers, beautiful costumes, Christmas songs, carols, including

outstanding music and singing from our 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.

This 2 day break includes:

• Pick Up Points (not door to door),

• 1 night bed and breakfast

• Sunday Lunch

• Full evening at the Thursford Theatre

• Visit to Norwich


Sun 10th - Mon 11th Nov 2 Days £130 £20



Sun 1st - Mon 2nd Dec 2 Days £130 £20

Sun 8th - Mon 9th Dec 2 Days £130 £20

Potters Leisure Resort, Norfolk

ITINERARY INCLUDES

The cathedral city of Norwich

Coastal resorts of Southwold and Aldeburgh

VARIETY ENTERTAINMENT BREAK DURATION PRICE S/S

Mon 28th Jan - Fri 1st Feb 5 Days £275 None

POTTERS BEST OF BRITISH WEEKEND DURATION PRICE S/S

Fri 10th - Mon 13th May 4 Days £299 None

Potters Leisure Resort

Included in Price

On this tour we travel to Norfolk for a new experience for our

customers.

The UK’s first Five Star Holiday Village includes in your break the very

best entertainment available on every night of your holiday. Potters is

also renowned for its bowls facilities which include 14 indoor and 7

outdoor rinks. Discover somewhere wonderful today - visit us at our

65 acre holiday resort, located on the coastline border of Norfolk &

Suffolk.

The resort features include a variety of bars & restaurants, fitness &

health club and beauty salon.

FROM£275Door to door. Excursions as indicated.

JANUARY BREAK

Full Board - Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Meal and 10pm Buffet

Potters Shows and Sequence Dancing (one night)

MAY BREAK

Full Board - Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Meal and 10pm Buffet

Sunday - 5 course evening meal with entertainment

Potters Theatre Shows (2 nights)

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Holiday Inn, TauntonThis quiet and friendly hotel is surrounded by trees in

its own grounds. Facilities include the Spirit Health Club,

heated indoor pool and Sauna. The hotel is ideally situated

for our visits.

Planes, Trains &Automobiles

The Fleet Air Arm Museum tells the story of flight and naval

aircraft through the ages and includes the first British built

Concorde, an aircraft carrier experience and a celebration of

naval aviation from airships and biplanes to helicopters and Sea

Harriers. The Haynes International Motor Museum, with over

400 amazing cars and bikes from the veteran and vintage era

through to modern supercars. Discover the spectacular and

world famous Red Room, with its many Ferrari’s, eleven display

halls and the speedway collection. We enjoy a more sedate form

of travel with a trip back in time on either the East Somerset

Railway through the rolling Mendip countryside or the Avon

Valley Railway, a lovingly restored line near Bristol.

Holiday Inn Facilities Include

Lifts


En-suite

Tea/Coffee in room

Entertainment

Leisure facilities


Included in Price

Door to door, 2 nights bed & breakfast and evening meal.

Excursions as indicated.

ITINERARY INCLUDES

Visit to the Fleet Air Arm Museum

Visit to the Haynes International Motor Museum

Trip on the East Somerset Railway or Avon Valley Railway

The Haynes International Motor Museum


Fri 30th Aug - Sun 1st Sept 3 Days £189 £30

£150

Jurys Inn, Southampton

Beaulieu is one of England’s top visitor attractions, set in

the heart of the New Forest National Park with lots for

everyone to enjoy including the world famous National

Motor Museum.

The new and exciting Maritime Museum and Bucklers

Hard story give an insight into the history of this 18th

Century ship building village, focusing on it’s vessels

including those built for Nelson’s Navy.

ITINERARY INCLUDES

Bucklers Hard Maritime Museum Beaulieu River trip with Blue Funnel Cruises Beaulieu Motor Museum Southampton Sea City Museum, Southampton


Fri 29th - Sun 31st Mar 3 Days £150 £30

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Southampton& Beaulieu

Included in Price

Door to door. 2 nights bed & breakfast and evening meal.


Centrally located, the hotel is ideal for exploring the city.

All rooms are en-suite with TV, Hairdryer, Internet access

and tea/coffee facilities.

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Door to door. 4 nights bed & buffet breakfast &

evening meal. Excursions as indicated.

Included in Price£310

Northumbria

and Seahouses


Mon 14th - Fri 18th Oct 5 Days £310 £80

Bamburgh Castle Inn

Bamburgh Castle

ITINERARY

DAY 1 Travel to Seahouses.

DAY 2 We head north to the delightful, unspoiled ‘Holy

Island of Lindisfarne’. Take a visit to Bamburgh Castle

(admission included).

DAY 3 Free day - Why not visit the harbour and take a boat

trip to see the seals.

DAY 4 We depart to the market town of Alnwick on the

River Aln and visit Alnwick Garden (entrance included), one

of the most exciting contemporary gardens to be developed

in the last century, a magical landscape created from a unique

idea. See fascinating plants, water sculptures, the famous

cascading fountain and one of the world’s largest wooden tree

houses.

DAY 5 Homeward Journey.


Dating back to the 18th century, the inn has undergone

an exciting redevelopment in 2008, and boasts a superb

new dining and bar area and comfortable rooms.

Bamburgh Castle Inn Facilities Include

Lifts


En-suite

Tea/Coffee in room

Entertainment

Leisure facilities


Bamburgh Castle © Britainonview

Bath Weekend

Hilton Bath City Hotel Facilities Include

Lifts


En-suite

Tea/Coffee in room

Entertainment

Leisure facilities


Pick Up Points (not door to door). Evening meal and 1 night bed & breakfast.

Included in Price


Sun 23rd - Mon 24th Jun 2 Days £99 £20

Hilton Bath City HotelThe hotel is set amid the fine Georgian architecture of central

Bath. All en-suite bedrooms offer full wifi and 32” TV with

freeview. Eat at the riverside Zuccotta Restaurant or relax and

enjoy a coffee in the hotel’s 24-hour lounge bar.

Designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site, Bath

presents some of the finest architectural sights in Europe

such as the Royal Crescent, the Circus and Pulteney Bridge

alongside a diverse collection of museums and attractions

including the Roman Baths, Bath Abbey and Thermae

Bath Spa.

£99

Images: Bath Tourism Plus/Colin Hawkins

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£315Shropshire Heritage


Thu 2nd - Mon 6th May 5 Days £315 £40

Grays Hotel, TelfordEach bedroom is en suite and includes a

hospitality tray, iron & ironing board and

trouser press. Leisure facilities include:

fitness centre, swimming pool, sauna and

on-site beautician.

ITINERARY INCLUDES

Ironbridge Village - The birthplace of industry has been described as “the most extraordinary district in the world” and is still a remarkable, and beautiful, place to visit today.

• At Blists Hill Victorian Town - you can meet the Victorians in their shops, cottages and workplaces (museum entrance included).

• Ludlow - A walk through this thriving market town’s main streets and quiet lanes is to walk through over 900 years of architectural history. There are almost 500 listed buildings in the town.

• Stokesay Castle; the finest and best preserved fortified medieval manor house in England (entrance included). • Journey on the Severn Valley Railway from Bridgnorth to Bewdley. (Train fayre included)

• Acton Scott Estate - Setting for the BBC’s Victorian Farm, consists of small farmsteads, stone and timber framed cottages, ancient woodland and open pasture. At its centre is Acton Scott Hall, an Elizabethan mansion c1580 (entrance included).

Included in Price

Door to door. 4 nights bed & breakfast and evening meal.


Stratford Upon AvonPamper Break

Saturday Excursion to Hatton Country World and explore Stratford

upon Avon.

Sunday We take a Boat Cruise along the Avon with commentary

and a visit to Bourton on the Water.

ITINERARY INCLUDES


Sun 19th - Mon 20th May 2 Days £99 £20

Included in Price

Pick Up Points (not door to door), Evening meal and 1 night bed & breakfast.


The birthplace of William Shakespeare is steeped in culture and history. Set in the beautiful rural Warwickshire countryside, on the banks of the river Avon, many of the original houses from Shakespeare’s time are still in excellent condition..

Holiday InnThe hotel is set in landscaped gardens on the banks of the River

Avon. Facilities include Health Spa and Heated Indoor Swimming

Pool. All rooms are en-suite with TV and tea/coffee facilities.

Black Country

Museum

Saturday

We visit the industrial town of Walsall and the award winning Leather

Museum; a converted Victorian leather factory where you can see

local leather crafts, participate in embossing or make yourself a

keyring as a souvenir.

Sunday

Excursion to the Black Country Living Museum (entrance included).

Meet the characters in the original shops and houses, ride a tram car

or fairground swing boat, take a lesson in an old fashioned school or

explore the underground coal mine – it’s a day to remember!

ITINERARY INCLUDES

Included in Price

Pick Up Points (not door to door), Evening meal and 1 night bed & breakfast.



Sat 6th -Sun 7th July 2 Days £99 £20

Barons Court Hotel, WalsallConveniently located, the hotel offers modern, comfortable bedrooms

and a contemporary Brasserie style restaurant. All rooms are en suite

with TV and tea/coffee making facilities.

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Mon 11th - Fri 15th Mar 5 Days £210 None

Royal Clifton HotelAn AA 3 Star Best Western Hotel, with a Victorian façade,

featuring fabulous accommodation and facilities. It is

situated on the Promenade offering panoramic views across

the North West coastline.

Singles Special

Single rooms are very popular and limited in number but

we have secured lots of single rooms for this break so be

sure not to miss out by booking early.

Southport Special The coastline is beautiful with some of England’s largest sand

dunes, the second longest pier in Britain, dramatic pine woods,

nature reserves, rolling uplands and delightful villages with

thatched cottages and welcoming pubs.

Door to door 4 nights bed breakfast & evening meal

All Coach Travel, 1 Full Day and 1 Half Day Excursions

Royal Clifton Hotel Facilities Include

Lifts


En-suite

Tea/Coffee in room

Entertainment

Leisure facilities


January Sales

Door to door, All Coach Travel, 2 nights bed & buffet breakfast & evening meal.

THERE IS SO MUCH TO SEE AND DO:

The authentic and Victorian streets; stroll down the ‘Shambles’.The Minster; the largest Gothic cathedral in Northern Europe.The National Railway Museum; home to The Mallard and Stephenson’s replica of the ‘Rocket’.The Jorvic Centre where you can journey back over 1,000 years …and much more!

Included in Price

Fri 4th - Sun 6th January

DURATION PRICE S/S

3 Days £125 £40

Pick Up Points. All Coach Travel, evening

meal and 1 night bed & buffet breakfast.


DAY 1 Free time to visit the fabulous sights

(York Minster, Cliffords Tower, City Ramparts)

and the amazing and varied Museums.

DAY 2 We leave for Pickering and a trip on the

famous North Yorkshire Moors Railway passing

through ‘Heartbeat’ country then onto Whitby

by coach.

Included in Price

Thu 20th - Fri 21st June

DURATION PRICE S/S

2 Days £99 £20

Pick Up Points. All Coach Travel, evening meal and 1 night bed & buffet breakfast. Excursions as indicated.

Transforming York’s most unique streets into a Christmas wonderland.

Stalls, street entertainment and much more.

Included in Price

Sun 1st - Mon 2nd December

DURATION PRICE S/S

2 Days £89 £20

York & Steam

Train Experience St Nicholas Fayre

Lifts Stairs to some rooms En-suite Tea/Coffee in room York BreaksStaying at the Queens Hotel in the centre of the historic city of York

FLOWER SHOW DURATION PRICE S/S

Sat 17th - Sun 18th Aug 2 Days £99 £20

Southport Flower ShowIncluded in Price

Pick up points (not door to door) Evening meal and 1 night bed & breakfast at a 3 star hotel (to be advised)

All Coach Travel. Excursions as indicated.

Southport Flower Show, one of the friendliest flower shows in the UK with books, show gardens, food and much more!

Day 1: Liverpool

Day 2: Southport Flower Show

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Peninsula HotelOverlooking Grand

Havre Bay the hotel

is ideally situated on

a sandy beach on the

north-west coast of

the island. Bedrooms

are en suite with

satellite TV, hairdryer,

tea/coffee making

facilities and free WiFi.

Guernsey (By Air)

Peninsula Hotel Facilities Include

Lifts


En-suite

Tea/Coffee in room

Entertainment

Leisure facilities

Outdoor heated pool


Door to door, All Coach Travel Return flights from Birmingham to Guernsey, transfers to/from your hotel. Meet and greet at Guernsey airport. 5 nights accommodation full English breakfast & table d’hote dinner daily.2 Half Day tours.

Door to door, All Coach Travel Return flights from Birmingham to Jersey, transfers to/from your hotel. 6 nights accommodation full English breakfast & 3 course evening meal daily1 Full Day tour and 2 Half Day tours.



Sat 25th - Fri 31st May 7 Days £655 £120

As well as being known as the good food island,

Jersey boasts a multitude of activities and interests.

Mayfair HotelA warm welcome awaits you at this conveniently located

hotel, a few minutes walk from the bustling shops of St.

Helier, five minutes from the famous Howard Davis Park and

a ten minute stroll from the beach at Havre des Pas.

The hotel boasts a lounge bar and cocktail bar, dining

room and coffee shop. All bedrooms are en-suite and have

central heating, colour TV, tea/coffee making facilities and

direct-dial telephone. Located in the heart of the hotel is the

Mayfair Leisure Complex with swimming pool, gymnasium

and sun terrace.

Jersey (By Air)

Mayfair Hotel Facilities Include

Lifts


En-suite

Tea/Coffee in room

Entertainment

Leisure facilities


© Stuart Abraham

A heady mix of stunning scenery and the best of

contemporary living, Guernsey is the perfect destination.

Inspiring walks along the cliff paths, rambles through

the rural interior or lazy days on the island’s beautiful

beaches, Guernsey has it all.

Image courtesy of Visit Guernsey

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Ireland


Irelands Heritage – VIP Experience

Harlequin Hotel, CastlebarDoor to Door Pick Up

Ferry Crossings (Holyhead/

Dublin)

5 nights Dinner, Bed and

Breakfast

2 Lunches

Excursions as indicated

All Coach Travel

Included in Price

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DAY 1We travel to Holyhead to board the ferry to Dublin and continue to our overnight stay at the 4 star Carlton Blanchardstown Hotel.

DAY 2On our way to a 3 night stay at the Harlequin Hotel, Castlebar we visit:STROKESTOWN PARK VIP EXPERIENCEAn 18th century Georgian mansion, home to Ireland’s last remaining galleried kitchen and the longest herbaceous border in Ireland and Britain, including a behind the scenes tour followed by a light lunch.

CASTLEBAR MUSEUM OF COUNTRY LIFESee how the people of Ireland lived after the great famine through to the 1950s.

DAY 3Kylemore Abbey VIP ExperienceIreland’s most romantic castle with 30 min Head Gardener tour and light lunch.After this memorable trip we head to Clifden, capital of Connemara, allowing some free time in the city.

With breathtaking landscapes, an enriched history and a bustling culture, discover the best Ireland has to

offer with our special VIP Experience Break.

DAY 4Guided tour of Achill Island, Ireland’s largest island.Westport House – Guided tour of this 18th century stately home, privately owned by Jeremy Browne; direct descendents of Grace O’Malley, the famous 16th century Pirate Queen of Connaught.

DAY 5On our way to an overnight stay at the Carlton Blanchardstown Hotel, we pass through Ballintubber Abbey, the starting point of Tochar Phadrig, the ancient pilgrimage route to Croagh Patrick.

KNOCK SHRINEOne of the world’s major Marian shrines and international site of prayer and pilgrimage, with over 1.5 million visitors each year. Includes 30 min guided tour of grounds and museum.

DAY 6Depart Dublin for home

Kylemore Abbey


Sat 6th - Thu 11th July 6 Days £450 £99

Harlequin Hotel Facilities Include

Lifts


En-suite

Tea/Coffee in room

Entertainment

Leisure facilities


Blanchardstown Hotel

Knock Shrine

Harlequin Hotel

Dunoon

Esplanade Hotel

Built around the historic Castle Mound and famous

for its large Victorian pier, Dunoon is one of the Firth

of Clyde’s foremost resorts. The Isle of Bute has lush,

fertile rolling hills at its heart, craggy, heather-covered

moorlands to the north and delightful sandy beaches

around the coastline. The island is a haven for walking,

cycling, fishing and wildlife.

See Itinerary

Door to Door Pick Up

All Coach Travel

Included in Price

ITINERARY

A visit to Benmore Botanical

Gardens, on through

the Glendaruel Forest to

Tighnabruiach, a sailing resort

with spectacular views across the

Kyles of Bute.

A trip on ‘Waverley’, the last

seagoing paddle steamer in the

world, from Dunoon Pier to

Rothesay on the Isle of Bute.

Excursion through the Argyle

Forest Park then on along the

shores of Loch Fyne to the

Georgian town of Inverary and

its Castle.

A long established family hotel situated on the West

Bay Promenade, this family owned and run hotel

offers excellent value breaks with a warm welcome,

appetising meals, friendly service and comfortable well

appointed accommodation.

Dunoon Castle

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En-suite

Tea/Coffee in room

Entertainment

Leisure facilities


Esplande Hotel Facilities Include


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Sun 23rd - Fri 28th Jun 6 Days £455 £30

Irvine Hotel/Kinloch Hotel Facilities Include

Lifts


En-suite

Tea/Coffee in room

Entertainment

Leisure facilities (Kinloch)


ITINERARY INCLUDES

DAY 1: Travelling to

Richmond and then on to

Rheged Centre en route to

the Irvine Hotel for a 2 night

stay.

DAY 2: To the spectacular

coastal setting of Culzean

Castle, a Robert Adam 18th

century masterpiece, and

Country Park (admission

included). Alloway, home to

the Robert Burns Birthplace

Museum, comprises the

cottage where he was born,

the Brig o’ Doon bridge and

a collection of his life and

works.

DAY 3: Morning visit to

Troon, Ayr or Largs, before

the ferry from Ardrossan

to the Isle of Arran. Why

not visit the Arran Heritage

Museum as an introduction

to the island, on your way to

your hotel for a 3 night stay.


Mountains, glens, coastlines, castles and whisky,

they’re all in this tour to the Isle of Arran -

‘Scotland in Miniature’ and the Ayrshire Coast.

DAY 4: Scenic tour of the

island, first heading south to

Whiting Bay where a Viking

ship burial was excavated,

then along the coast via

Lamlash and Corrie to

Lochranza, visiting the Isle

of Arran Whisky Distillery

Visitor Centre (admission

included).

DAY 5: Morning at your

hotel to relax, enjoy a game

of snooker, indoor pool

or sauna, before a visit to

Brodick, the island’s capital,

and its Castle (admission

included) which houses

a collection of paintings,

porcelain and furniture,

while the grounds boast a

walled garden, Ice House

and Bavarian Summer

House.

DAY 6: Morning ferry,

then home.

Irvine Hotel/Kinloch Hotel

Family-run Kinloch Hotel is in a seafront location on

Arran with beautiful views and indoor pool.

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Fort William, The Jacobite Steam Train & Loch NessOn this tour we include a one hour cruise of Loch Ness

with superb views of the ruins of Urquhart Castle,

dramatically situated overlooking the loch, and we

experience a breathtaking journey on the world famous

Jacobite Steam Train between Fort William and Mallaig.

Alexandra Hotel Facilities Include

Lifts


En-suite

Tea/Coffee in room

Entertainment

Leisure facilities


See Itinerary


All Coach Travel

Loch Ness Boat Trip

Jacobite Steam Train

Mountain Gondola Ride

Included in Price


Sun 13th - Fri 18th Oct 6 Days £355 £50

Itinerary

DAY 1 Travel to our hotel in

Fort William

DAY 2 Full day excursion

including a visit to Inverness,

‘the capital of the Highlands’,

a boat cruise on Loch Ness

(price included) and time

to explore the town of Fort

Augustus at the southern end

of the loch

DAY 3 Trip on the world

famous Jacobite Stream Train

between Fort William and

Mallaig (price included)

Following in the footsteps of

Harry Potter along the route

used by the Hogwarts Express

a truly magical experience.

DAY 4 We take an exhilarating

trip on Nevis Range (price

included) in Britain’s only

mountain gondola, taking you

to 2150 ft for some excellent

scenery.

DAY 5 Free day to explore

Fort William.

DAY 6 Journey home.

The Alexandra Hotel

EdinburghEnjoy all that this famous city has to offer from the iconic

Edinburgh Castle to the National Museum of Scotland

and great theatres, restaurants and bars.

Kings Manor Hotel Facilities Include

Lifts


En-suite

Tea/Coffee in room

Entertainment

Leisure facilities


Kings Manor Hotel

Falkirk Wheel

Designed to reconnect the

Forth and Clyde Canal and

the Union Canal, sited in a

natural open amphitheatre

at Rough Castle near Falkirk,

this remarkable and elegant

mechanical marvel is the

only rotating boatlift in the

world and is truly one of a

kind (price included).

Royal Yacht Britannia

This magnificent ship has

played host to some of the

most famous people in the

world. But, above all, she

was home to HM The Queen

and the Royal Family. Now in

Edinburgh you are welcome

on board to discover the

heart and soul of this most

special of royal residences

(price included).

Free Day to explore

Edinburgh

Visits to the Falkirk Wheel &

the Royal Yacht Britannia


All Coach Travel

Included in Price


Sun 12th - Thu 16th May 5 Days £355 £108

The Alexandra Hotel, Fort William offers traditional Scottish

hospitality within quality surroundings.

In the leafy seaside suburb of Portobello, The Kings Manor

is a place apart – a luxurious 3-star hotel, and former

convent, with everything you could wish for on site.

Jacobite Steam Train © Scottish Viewpoint

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Brecon BeaconsThe Brecon Beacons National Park covers 519 sq miles

from the Wales-England border almost all the way to

Swansea. There are four mountain ranges.

Holiday Inn Hotel Facilities Include

Lifts


En-suite

Tea/Coffee in room

Entertainment

Leisure facilities


Holiday Inn Hotel, Cardiff

Located in the city centre, positioned between the

splendour of Bute Park & views of the Millennium

Stadium & Cardiff Castle.


Sun 4th - Thu 8th Aug 5 Days £320 £68

Itinerary

DAY 1 Travel to your hotel in

Cardiff.

DAY 2 We visit the World

Heritage site of Blaenavon,

this quintessential cheddar

company produces eleven

distinctive cheddars and four

varieties of goat’s cheese. Enjoy

a scrumptious ploughman’s

buffet lunch followed by a tour

and cheese tasting, each guest

will receive 200 grams of Pwll

Mawr heritage cheese (price

included). Then we take a

tour of the picturesque Brecon

Beacons.

DAY 3 Dating from the 12th

Century, Fonmon Castle is one

of the few medieval castles still

occupied as a family home.

We take a guided tour of

the castle and gardens with

splendid Georgian rococo

interiors that houses rare

antique paintings and porcelain

(entrance included).

DAY 4 Free day to explore the

wonderful city of Cardiff.

DAY 5 Journey home.


TenbyHistoric Tenby enjoys a splendid situation on the

Pembrokeshire Coast. A delightful resort with its

picturesque and colourful walled harbour, splendid

golden beaches, quaint narrow streets, medieval town

walls and castle ruins housing a museum. There are

plenty of shops, cafes and inns. A super resort in which to

relax, explore and enjoy the views or perhaps take a trip

to the beautiful Caldy Island with its Cistercian Abbey.

The Cliffe-Norton Hotel Facilities Include

Lifts


En-suite

Tea/Coffee in room

Entertainment

Leisure facilities


The Cliffe-Norton Hotel

You’ll find the welcome warm,

friendly and helpful and its

reputation has grown through

the personal recommen dations

of its guests. To enable the

guests to feel at home in

comfortable and friendly

surroundings, in fact, to give

complete satisfaction, is the

aim of the proprietors under

whose personal supervision

the hotel functions. There are

53 bedrooms and accommo-

dation for 96 guests, whose

comfort and well-being is

their first consideration.

The bedrooms are bright,

cheerful, clean and well

furnished. All have en-suite

or private facilities, colour

TV, tea/coffee making

equipment. Many rooms

have spectacular views across

the bay. The restaurant is on

the first floor and accessed

by stairs.

The Cliffe-Norton is a privately owned hotel and occupies

a premier position above North Beach with uninterrupted

views across the bay and just a short walk into town.

1 Full Day & 1 Half Day

Excursions

Free day to explore Tenby


All Coach Travel

Included in Price


Mon 17th - Fri 21st Jun 5 Days £299 £12/12

Fri 16th - Tue 20th Aug 5 Days £310 £12/12

CHRISTMAS BREAK

Mon 23rd - Fri 27th Dec 5 Days £459 £12/12

Crown copyright (2012) VisitWales

Excursions as indicated


All Coach Travel

Included in Price

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LlandudnoEasily the most popular of the North Wales resorts, with its wide flat promenade with plenty of seating and

bandstand it has remained unspoiled by amusements and commerce since Victorian times. The Great Orme to the

west of the bay can be reached for breathtaking views by lift, tramway or special mini coaches can be arranged

for guided tours.

All rooms have en-suite facilities,

tea/coffee making equipment,

colour TV and direct-dial

telephone. Classified by the

Welsh Tourist Board as a 4

crown hotel, this superb family

run establishment will amaze you

with its top class entertainment

and fantastic food.

The hotel is situated in a premier position on the

seafront, opposite the bandstand, with easy access to

shops and amenities.

1 Full Day and 1 Half Day

Excursions (5 Day Holiday)




All Coach Travel

Included in Price

The Tynedale Hotel Facilities Include

Lifts


En-suite

Tea/Coffee in room

Entertainment

Leisure facilities


The Tynedale Hotel


LANDLUBBERS CRUISE DURATION PRICE S/S

Mon 4th - Fri 8th Mar 5 Days £299 NoneASK FOR ITINERARY

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Mon 6th - Fri 10th May 5 Days £299 None

Tue 11th - Sat 15th June 5 Days £299 None

Sat 13th - Sat 20th July 8 Days £450 None

Sat 3rd - Sat 10th Aug 8 Days £450 None

Thur 26th - Mon 30th Sept 5 Days £299 None

HOLLY & MISTLETOE

Sat 9th - Wed 13th Nov 5 Days £299 None

NEW YEAR BREAK

Mon 30th Dec - Fri 3rd Jan 2014 5 Days £450 None



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CricciethThis picturesque sleepy little Welsh coast resort (Silver Medal Winner ‘Britain in Bloom’, 2003) makes an excellent

base for touring North and Mid Wales. Facing south into Cardigan Bay, Criccieth enjoys an unusually mild climate

because of the Gulf Stream influence. Known as the ‘Pearl of Wales’ it has two fine bays divided by a 13th Century

castle. Like many others, once you have visited you will want to return time and time again.

The Lion Hotel

All bedrooms have en-suite

facilities and offer remote

colour TV, direct-dial

telephone, radio, alarm clock

and complimentary tea/coffee

tray. A lift is installed for the

comfort of our guests. In

our elegant Pink Restaurant

you can enjoy a mouth-

watering selection of freshly

Situated on the village green commanding magnificent

views of Cardigan Bay, The Lion Hotel has been

developed and extended from an Olde Inn into the

hotel it is today; offering a unique personal service of

friendliness, comfort and true hospitality.

prepared local produce

from our five course dinner

menu, complimented by our

extensive wine list. A varied

entertainment programme

is scheduled throughout the

year, which always includes

dancing; the restaurant bar is

open on these evenings.

Lifts


En-suite

Tea/Coffee in room

Entertainment

Leisure facilities


Itinerary as shown


All Coach Travel

Included in Price

The Lion Hotel Facilities Include

APRIL ITINERARY Rolling Back the Years

MONDAY A warm welcome awaits all and an old penny to spend on a

welcome drink before dinner. Dinner is served in the restaurant at 7pm,

followed by a lighthearted evening music from the 50’s and 60’s, quizzes,

competitions, price comparisons etc...Lots of PRIZES!

TUESDAY After breakfast we are off to the beautiful Isle of Anglesey and

in particular Llanfairpwll.....gogogoch, for coffee and a visit to the Pringle

Woolen Mill. On to Llandudno, the elegant Victorian resort (exchange one of

your vouchers for a Cadwaladers Ice Cream). Whilst here enjoy a visit to the

Home Front Museum or Llandudno Museum (exchange a voucher for entry).

After Dinner we are treated to an evening ‘Time to Remember’ with the

talented Mr Martin Barry, sing-a-long if the mood takes you!

WEDNESDAY Day at leisure in Criccieth or take a trip to market day at

Pwllheli on the Cambrian Railway. This evening enjoy a nostalgic trip down

memory lane with our film of ‘The Way We Were’ a fascinating look at Britain

in the age of Flower Power and Free Love!?

THURSDAY Today we are visiting Porthmadog for a ride on the Welsh

Highland Heritage Railway, after which you can enjoy refreshments – tea and

scones or Bara Brith served in the station café. Tonight is Rock n Roll night

with Steve – get your bobby socks on! First enjoy a sumptuous dinner with

lots of goodies – then burn off the calories with…. ‘Let’s Twist Again!’…

JUNE ITINERARY Wales on Rails

DAY 1 Travel to Criccieth.

DAY2 Join the Ffestiniog Railway at Porthmadog (cost included) and travel

through the countryside to Ffestiniog where you will rejoin the coach for a

visit to Betws y Coed.

DAY 3 Morning trip to the famous Italianate village of Portmeirion (entrance

fee included) featured in the cult series ‘The Prisoner’. Free afternoon or

perhaps take a train ride on the Cambrian Coast Railway to Pwllheli – Market

Day.

DAY 4 Full day tour travelling the 25 miles on the Welsh Highland Railway

from Caenarfon through the magnificent Aberglaslyn Pass to Porthmadog

(cost included). We return to your hotel by coach taking in en route more of

the scenic countryside.

DAY 5 Leave after breakfast for your journey home.

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Mon 15th - Fri 19th April 5 Days £255 None

WALES ON RAILS

Mon 17th - Fri 21st June 5 Days £299 None

GO CRACKERS!

Mon 4th - Fri 8th Nov 5 Days £260 None


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NOVEMBER ITINERARY Go Crackers!

MONDAY

Arrive at the Lion Hotel. After Dinner entertainment from the very cheeky

Steve Clayton.

TUESDAY – ‘CHRISTMAS EVE’

After breakfast, free time to explore Criccieth. Bar lunches from 12 noon.

For excursion please see your Tour Driver.

After dinner singer – Miss Amanda Stevens.

WEDNESDAY – ‘CHRISTMAS DAY’

MERRY CHRISTMAS! Santa’s Buck Fizz Breakfast and a chance to win a

bottle of bubbly. Bar lunches from 12 noon. After lunch why not take a train

trip along the Cambrian Coast. Just before dinner a visit from Santa and a

Christmas Cracker Party Night with Martin Barry.

THURSDAY – ‘NEW YEARS EVE’

Guess the name of the teddy competition. Bar lunches from 12 noon.

For excursions see Tour Driver. After dinner we’ll begin New Year

Celebrations with Steve Nicholas … dance away the night!

FRIDAY After Breakfast we journey home.

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BournemouthOne of the south coasts premier resorts, Bournemouth boasts the best beach in the south. With in excess of 2000

acres of beautifully kept parks and gardens and traffic-free promenades, it is no wonder that Bournemouth is

known as the ‘Golden City’ of the south. Close by can be found the unspoilt location of the New Forest, the port of

Poole and Christchurch quay.

Belvedere Hotel

Belvedere Hotel Facilities Include

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Tea/Coffee in room

Entertainment

Leisure facilities



This 3 star hotel facilities include a heated indoor

swimming pool, Jacuzzi, sauna and gym. All rooms are

en-suite with TV and tea/coffee making facilities.

5 Day Holiday Itinerary

Bournemouth Free day to

enjoy the attractions and

activities.

Half Day Tour to Poole

Here there is something for

everyone. You can visit the

famous Poole Pottery, shop at

the comprehensive shopping

centre or just stroll along the

harbour.

Full Day Tour of the New

Forest We visit the New

Forest Visitors Centre. The

Church of St Michael has a

fresco of the ‘Ten Virgins’

painted by Lord Leighton.

The Queen’s House where

the Forest administration is

conducted is of particular

interest.

After calling at the picturesque

village of Burley, we

continue to the priory town

of Christchurch with its

interesting jumbled weave

of streets. The 12th century

Castle ruins that was built to

guard the seaward approaches

to Salisbury and control the

mouth of the Avon & Stour.

Finally the Palace Mill on a site

originally mentioned in the

Doomsday Book.

6 Day Holiday Itinerary

As the 5 day with the addition

of a Full Day Tour to Salisbury


Sun 28th July - Fri 2nd Aug 6 Days £340 None

Trouville Hotel

See itinerary opposite


All Coach Travel

Included in Price

Situated in the heart of Bournemouth just a few minutes

stroll from the town centre, gardens and beaches.

Renowned for its high level of customer service

and superb cuisine, along with its luxurious art deco

surroundings the Trouville Hotel is the perfect choice.

Trouville Hotel Facilities Include

Lifts


En-suite

Tea/Coffee in room

Entertainment

Leisure facilities


Poole Harbour

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EastbourneThree miles of fine long flat seafront is interrupted by a lively Victorian pier and cheerful bandstand with turquoise

roof. In 1850 the 7th Duke of Devonshire began developing this coastal area and even to this day there are no

shops or amusements on the seafront, this is what gives Eastbourne its elegant charm. The local council takes a

great deal of care over its upkeep of the gardens and flower beds and the town has a clean look and feel about it.

Bands play throughout the summer at the bandstand and these gatherings are very popular.

The Hadleigh HotelThe Haddon Hall Hotel

Devonshire Place is a broad,

tree-lined avenue, linking the

seafront and shopping centre.

All bedrooms are en-suite

with central heating, colour

TV and tea/coffee making

facilities, and all are served by

lift. Relax in the spacious and

comfortably furnished lounge

or enjoy a drink from the

The Haddon Hall hotel is situated just off Grand Parade,

opposite the bandstand and only minutes from the

main shopping area, conference centre and theatres.

cocktail bar. Freshly prepared

snacks are available at

lunchtimes and hot drinks are

served throughout the day

and evening. A wide choice

of good traditionally cooked

English food is served in

the Devonshire Restaurant.

Lifts


En-suite

Tea/Coffee in room

Entertainment

Leisure facilities


you, enjoy a drink or even a cocktail from the hotel bar. There is a lift to all floors.

1 Full Day and

1 Half Day Excursions


All Coach Travel

Included in Price






All Coach Travel

Included in Price

The Haddon Hall Hotel Facilities Include

Located only 60 yards from Eastbourne’s Grand Parade,

the main promenade, seafront and situated in the

heart of the theatreland and only a couple of minutes

walk from the main shopping area, carpet gardens and

bandstand.

The Hadleigh Hotel Facilities Include

Lifts


En-suite

Tea/Coffee in room

Entertainment

Leisure facilities


A warm welcome awaits at the Hadleigh where friendly and attentive service comes as second nature from the staff.

The rooms that we have reserved are en-suite with colour TV and tea/coffee making facilities. A tempting and traditional menu is available in the restaurant. You can relax in the hotel lounge or if your fancy takes


Mon 25th - Fri 29th March 5 Days £220 None


Mon 25th Feb - Fri 1st Mar 5 Days £199 None

Fri 17th - Tue 21st May 5 Days £270 None

Sat 29th Jun - Sat 6th July 8 Days £425 None

Sat 7th - Sat 14th Sept 8 Days £410 None

TINSEL & TURKEY

Thur 14th - Mon 18th Nov 5 Days £295 None


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Weston Super MareWeston like so many other resorts was little more than

a fishing village until the seaside was “discovered”. Two

piers were built between 1867 and 1904 establishing

its holiday town status adding that dash of Victorian

and Edwardian splendour. Weston has further

developed into a lively modern resort with a full range

of attractions to entertain the holidaymaker. The sea

disappears into the distance at low tide leaving behind

an expanse of golden sandy beaches.

Smiths Hotel

See Itinerary


All Coach Travel

Included in Price

A family run hotel that occupies a prime position on

the seafront with a newly refurbished Victorian themed

patio and panoramic views of Weston bay.

The Smiths Hotel Facilities Include

Lifts


En-suite

Tea/Coffee in room

Entertainment

Leisure facilities



Mon 2nd - Fri 6th Sept 5 Days £299 £20

Winter Gardens


WeymouthA promenade and long sandy beach are overlooked by

a wonderfully ornate statue of George III, which was

erected in 1810 to commemorate his Golden Jubilee.

The promenade’s 19th Century atmosphere is epitomised

by an equally elaborate clock tower which was built in

1887. The harbour dates back to Roman times.


Mon 20th - Fri 24th May 5 Days £265 None

Entertainment

Leisure facilities


Lifts


En-suite

Tea/Coffee in room

Prince Regent HotelThis Victorian 3 star hotel is one of Weymouth’s most attractive

nestled on the historic promenade and overlooking the ocean.

Prince Regent Hotel Facilities Include

ITINERARY:

DAY 1: We travel to our

hotel in Weston Super Mare.

DAY 2: Excursion to Cheddar

Gorge with entrance and

guided tour of the Cathedral-

like Gough’s Cave, followed

by a Somerset Cream Tea.

Finally we visit the only

Cheddar maker left in the

area, Cheddar Gorge Cheese

Company, to see how the

cheese is made.

DAY 3: We visit the resort of

Minehead and take a trip on

the West Somerset Railway;

one of Britains best and

longest railways.

DAY 4: Free Day to relax and

enjoy Weston Super Mare.

DAY 5: Return journey

home.

Lifts


En-suite

Tea/Coffee in room

Entertainment

Leisure facilities

Dancing


The Fairhaven Hotel Facilities Include


Sat 31st Aug - Sat 7th Sept 8 Days £415 £20

The Fairhaven HotelThe hotel is ideally situated on the promenade overlooking

Weymouth Bay and close to the harbour and Pavilion Theatre

and Ballroom.

1 Full Day and 1 Half Day Excursions (5 Day Holiday)

2 Full Day and 2 Half Day Excursions (8 Day Holiday)

Door to Door Pick Up All Coach Travel

Included in Price

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St AgnesSt. Agnes is a picturesque village on the north coast

of Cornwall. Steeped in mining history, the village

still retains a traditional friendly Cornish atmosphere

and makes a wonderful base for your holiday, with

four varied beaches and a central location for touring

the rest of Cornwall. Dramatic coastal walks and

breathtaking scenery filled with relics from the past.

As well as our beautifully appointed en-suite rooms, many of

which enjoy garden views, we also have a heated swimming

pool, choice of cosy lounges, well stocked bar and an

excellent restaurant.


Rosemundy Hotel Facilities Include

Lifts


En-suite

Tea/Coffee in room

Entertainment

Leisure facilities



Wed 28th Aug - Tue 3rd Sep 7 Days £425

See itinerary


All Coach Travel

Included in Price

NewquayThe most popular resort in North Cornwall. The new

quay was built in the 16th Century when it became

necessary to provide a new harbour for the pilchard

fishing town of Towan Fistral. The town adapted itself

to tourism which flourished after the railway arrived in

1876. With breathtaking coastal scenery and many varied

attractions, Newquay is a must for anyone wanting a

change this year.

Hotel Facilities include:

Indoor Pool, Spa Bath, Sauna,

August Itinerary

Day 1: Travel to Newquay

with comfort stops en route

Day 2: Free Day

Day 3: Visit to the Eden

Project (admission extra).

Constructed in an old quarry,

the large glass domes house

exotic and rare plants. You

will have 4 hours here.

Alternatively the coach will

visit Mevagissey, a quaint

Cornish fishing village.

Day 4: After breakfast we

visit Lands End, the most

westerly point of the English

mainland, and St Ives, famous

for its narrow streets and

artist schools and galleries;

including the Tate.

An excellent family run hotel close to the seafront,

offering excellent cuisine and great customer care.

Lifts


En-suite

Tea/Coffee in room

Entertainment

Leisure facilities


The Sandy Lodge Hotel Facilities Include


Sun 2nd - Fri 7th June 6 Days £299 None

Sat 20th - Sat 27th July 8 Days £399 None

Day 5: Today we travel to

market day in Truro with

many other places that

may interest you including

the Cathedral. Then onto

Falmouth either by coach or

river cruise (charge applies).

Day 6: We visit Penzance

and Marazion with time to

walk the causeway to St

Michael’s Mount.

Day 7: Free Day

Day 8: After breakfast return

journey home.

St Ives

See Itinerary


All Coach Travel

Included in Price

Sandy Lodge HotelRosemundy Hotel

ITINERARY:

Cathedral city of Truro.

Historic maritime town

of Falmouth.

St Ives, a quintessentially

Cornish town with its old

world charm & harbour.

Padstow

Lands End

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BudeBude is Cornwall’s special unspoilt place “where coast

meets countryside”. With the spectacular heritage

coastline, a designated area of outstanding beauty,

unique sea-lock and canal with easy disabled access, a

friendly town with mostly locally owned shops, you have

all the ingredients for a great holiday location.

Enjoy a meal in the elegant

Restaurant or relax with a

drink in the Highlander Bar.

There is also an outdoor

swimming pool. Bedrooms

are en-suite with colour TV,

tea/coffee making facilities,

radio, direct dial telephone &

hairdryer. Lift to all floors.

Ideally situated overlooking Summerleaze Beach with

delightful views of the sea & countryside.

See Itinerary


All Coach Travel

Included in Price

Hartland Hotel Facilities Include

Lifts


En-suite

Tea/Coffee in room

Entertainment

Leisure facilities


Hartland Hotel


Sun 28th Apr - Fri 3rd May 6 Days £355 None

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The hotel for these Torquay breaks has yet to be

finalised. If you have booked your holiday we will

confirm with you as soon as possible.

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Tea/Coffee in room

Entertainment

Leisure facilities


1 Full Day and

1 Half Day Excursions


All Coach Travel

Hotel Facilities Include

The largest and most popular resort in Devon’s ‘English

Riviera’ is beautifully positioned in the hills at the north

end of Torbay. The once medieval fishing hamlet of

‘Tor Quay’ began to flourish on the completion of the

Great Western Railway in 1848. Known for its sheltered

location and mild healthy climate, today’s visitor will find

an exciting resort with plenty of shops, entertainment and

activities. There is also a passenger ferry service which

operates between Torquay and Brixham.

Included in PricePlease be assured that the hotel

we select will be to the usual

standard expected. Feel free to

contact the office at any time

for further information or

for updates.


Mon 1st - Fri 5th Jul 5 Days £265 None

Mon 9th - Fri 13th Sept 5 Days £265 None

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Itinerary:

Cathedral City of Truro.

Historic maritime town of

Falmouth

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BabbacombeSet to the North of Torquay, this pretty resort once

played host to Royalty and other visitors when Torquay

was only a small fishing village. With a superb view

over Torbay from the Downs, Babbacombe boasts

the highest promenade in England. Here you will

find probably the best model village there is, and the

Bygones Museum is also worth a visit. The Babbacombe

Theatre is very popular (discounted tickets can be

obtained by your coach driver) and an award winning

fish & chip shop just around the corner!

The Anchorage Hotel

All bedrooms are en-suite

with colour TV, tea/coffee

making facilities, direct-dial

telephone, radio/alarm clock

and full central heating. All

non-smoking. Fully licensed,

TV lounge and quiet lounge,

dancing & cabaret regularly

and good varied menus with

excellent choice.

For a peaceful and quiet location look no further.

The Anchorage is set in Cary Park, a conservation

area, adjacent to the bowling green and tennis

courts, close to both the shopping centres of St.

Marychurch and Babbacombe.

Lifts


En-suite

Tea/Coffee in room

Entertainment

Leisure facilities


The Anchorage Hotel Facilities Include

1 Full and 1 Half Day


2 Full and 1 Half Day



All Coach Travel

Included in Price


Mon 22nd - Fri 26th Apr 5 Days £210 None

Sun 23rd - Fri 28th Jun 6 Days £270 None

Mon 26th - Fri 30th Aug 5 Days £249 None

PaigntonPositioned between Brixham and Torquay in the centre

of Torbay, Paignton enjoys the same weather climate

and many other attributes of these other resorts, except

Paignton is very flat and is ideal for people with walking

difficulties. It was here that Isaac Singer, the sewing

machine tycoon, settled after building the 100 room

Oldway Mansion, modelled on the Palace of Versailles.

The Marine Hotel

Beautiful en-suite bedrooms with

colour TV and tea/coffee making

facilities, lift to all floors, licensed

bar and entertainment every

evening. There is superb home

cooked food with ample choice,

served in the wonderfully




All Coach Travel

Included in Price

This family-owned and run hotel occupies one of the

best positions in Paignton, with all the comforts that you

would expect of a quality hotel.

The Marine Hotel Facilities Include

Lifts


En-suite

Tea/Coffee in room

Entertainment

Leisure facilities



Fri 24th - Tue 28th May 5 Days £299 None

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spacious restaurant. You will

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department, all in all an excellent

hotel, with a welcome to match.

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The Burlington Hotel

For your security there is

a night porter service and

for your entertainment the

leisure area includes a heated

swimming pool. The hotel

boasts a wide choice menu

and light lunches are available

daily from the lounge bar. All

bedrooms are en-suite, colour


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All Coach Travel

Included in Price

Occupying a good position in Sandown, just a brief stroll

away from the shopping centre and seafront, this splendid

hotel offers live in-house entertainment every night.

The Burlington Hotel Facilities Include

Lifts


En-suite

Tea/Coffee in room

Entertainment

Leisure facilities


ENTERTAINMENT BREAK DURATION PRICE S/S

Sun 17th - Thu 21st March 5 Days £199 None

DATE

Sat 8th - Sat 15th June 8 Days £425 None

CARNIIVAL WEEK

Sat 27th Jul - Sat 3rd Aug 8 Days £445 None

DATE

Sat14th - Sat 21st Sept 8 Days £399 None

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NEW YEAR BREAK

Mon 30th Dec - Fri 3rd Jan 2014 5 Days £395 None

Shanklin

The Isle of Wight is home to some of the most diverse countryside in the British Isles, and what better way to unwind than

to get out into the fresh air and explore? Being only 13 miles long and 23 miles wide, it is easy to get around. This most

hospitable little island plays host to over one million visitors a year. There are many interesting attractions to suit all ages.

The beaches are superb, cliffs and seascapes are breathtaking. This is one of the most popular tours – so book early to

avoid disappointment!

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SidmouthThe town is renowned for its gardens and floral decorations

having won the ‘Britain in Bloom’ award in 2001. The resort

is also famous for its wealth of fine architecture including

splendid examples from the Georgian and Regency periods.

The picturesque town centre offers an excellent range of

individual shops and is a delight to browse.

Royal York & Faulkner Hotel

Directly overlooking the

sea and adjacent to the

picturesque town centre,

the hotel is ideally located.

All rooms are en-suite with

colour TV, radio, direct-dial

telephone, hairdryer and

tea/coffee making facilities.

The hotel’s wood panelled

restaurant overlooking the

sea and esplanade retains

high standards of traditional

silver service, whilst offering

personal and caring attention.

The hotel boasts extensive

leisure facilities including a

seven-seater spa pool with

Jacuzzi jets, sauna, solarium,

exercise equipment, full-sized

snooker table and a short-

mat bowls rink. Guests of

the hotel may swim free of

A magnificent Regency building, enjoying an unrivalled

position at the centre of Sidmouth’s elegant esplanade.

charge at Sidmouth’s public

indoor pool, just 200 yards

from the hotel.

Lifts


En-suite

Tea/Coffee in room

Entertainment

Leisure facilities


Royal York & Faulkner Hotel Facilities Include


Tues 11th - Sun 16th June 6 Days £435 None

FalmouthFalmouth has been shaped and influenced by its

strong connection to the sea. A fascinating maritime

heritage sits comfortably alongside the creative,

building a name for itself as the South West’s cultural

and festival destinations.

Enjoy its beaches or walk the miles of coastal paths

or take a boat trip to explore creekside villages and

gardens.

Membly Hall Hotel

Lifts


En-suite

Tea/Coffee in room

Entertainment

Leisure facilities


Membly Hall Hotel Facilities Include


Excursions


All Coach Travel

Included in Price


Sat 20th - Wed 24th July 5 Days £320 None

Membly Hall Hotel Tthe hotel offers a games

room, putting green, bowls

and gardens. All rooms are

en-suite with TV, hairdryer

and tea/coffee making

facilities. Lift to all floors.

Occupying a seafront position with views over Falmouth Bay.

© Port of Falmouth

Excursions as itinerary


All Coach Travel

Included in Price

Itinerary:

Excursion to the historic

cathedral city of Exeter. The

resort of Seaton then calling

at the Donkey Sanctuary en

route to Beer.

Exmouth – Developed as

a resort in Georgian times

offers immaculate sands,

lovely gardens, busy harbour

and good shops & museums.

ITINERARY INCLUDES

St Ives

Newquay

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SkegnessMuch loved and much visited, this is the resort of the

Midlands. It is very flat, with gardens, funfairs, amusements,

a Victorian pier and much more. Easily the most popular

resort on the east coast and only two and a half hours away

by coach, and don’t forget – ‘Skegness is so Bracing!’

The Charnwood Hotel

This family run hotel offers

the ideal location for a

seaside holiday, yet remains

conveniently close to town

and the many coastal

attractions available in this

area. Situated on the ground

floor is the bar lounge.

It has a dance floor and is

comfortably furnished to

provide a perfect setting

for guests to relax and

enjoy the live entertainment

programme, two or three

nights a week during the

season.


Excursions


All Coach Travel

Itinerary could include:

The market town of Boston.

Springfields Festival Gardens

& shopping experience,

close by the seaside resort of

Mablethorpe.

The historic Cathedral town of

Lincoln.

An elegant Victorian building, the hotel is situated

in a most beautiful tree-lined avenue, only yards

from the seafront

The Charnwood Hotel Facilities Include

Lifts


En-suite

Tea/Coffee in room

Entertainment

Leisure facilities


EASTER BREAK DURATION PRICE S/S

Mon 1st - Fri 5th Apr 5 Days £220 None

DATE

Mon 3rd - Fri 7th June 5 Days £245 None

Mon 16th - Fri 20th Sept 5 Days £245 None

Cromer & Norfolk BroadsHistorically a fishing village, this attractive small resort is

full of character with narrow twisting streets and a lively

seafront promenade. Sandy beaches and colourful gardens

offer quiet relaxation.

Hotel de Paris

The hotel has a lovely

reception area, lounge

bar and dining room.

All bedrooms, some of

which have sea views, are

en-suite and have radio,


facilities. There is a dance

floor and entertainment is

provided most evenings.

Itinerary as indicated


All Coach Travel

Included in Price

Overlooking the beach and the pier, the Hotel De

Paris is a delightful, listed building situated close to

shops and the historic parish church.

Hotel de Paris Facilities Include

Lifts


En-suite

Tea/Coffee in room

Entertainment

Leisure facilities



Sun 14th - Thu 18th Apr 5 Days £235 £28

Itinerary

Excursion to the pretty little

resort of Sheringham, from where

we travel on to the North Norfolk

Railway ’The Poppy line to Holt’

(fare included).

Excursion incorporating a trip on

the Bure Valley Railway, which is

Norfolk’s longest narrow gauge

stream railway from Aylsham to

Wroxham followed by a trip on

a Norfolk Broads Cruiser (fare

included).

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Norfolk Broads

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Great YarmouthSituated on the coast of England’s most eastern point, this

fun packed resort has something for everyone to enjoy. It

is very flat, so for people with walking difficulties, exploring

the resort is much easier. This is Norfolk’s premier resort

with lots of shops, amusements and attractions. Yarmouth

has its own pleasure beach, theatres and cinemas, in fact

it is often referred to as the ’Blackpool of the East Coast’.

And yet, just a short journey away, you can find many

tranquil areas teeming with wildlife on the Norfolk Broads.

Norfolk’s capital, Norwich, is definitely worth a visit,

particularly the Cathedral and Abbey.

The Raynscourt Hotel

Lifts


En-suite

Tea/Coffee in room

Entertainment

Leisure facilities


The welcome and service is

second to none, the food is

superb, so don’t expect to

return home the same weight!

All rooms are en-suite with

colour TV and tea/coffee

making facilities and there

is a lift in the main hotel.

Entertainment is provided most

evenings and there is also a TV

lounge and garden room.

This family run hotel is just a brief walk from the centre of

Yarmouth and just off the seafront.


Excursions (5 Days)


Excursions (8 Days)


All Coach Travel

Included in Price

The Raynscourt Hotel Facilities Include


Mon 13th - Fri 17th May 5 Days £255 £12

Sat 24th - Sat 31st

Aug 8 Days £385 £20

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Mon 21st - Fri 25th Oct 5 Days £250 £12

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The newly refurbished Carousel is the highest AA

rated 3 Star hotel in Blackpool. Ideally located on the

South Promenade close to all of Blackpool’s attractions

yet is far enough away from the bustle of Blackpool’s

famous Golden Mile to offer a relaxing, refreshing and

high quality experience. This year we have two breaks

to whet your appetite – a late summer tour of the area

including the magnificent Lake District (see itinerary)

and the Illuminations in October.

Carousel Hotel Facilities Include

Lifts


En-suite

Tea/Coffee in room

Entertainment

Leisure facilities


Included in Price

Itinerary as indicated

Door to Door Pick up

All Coach Travel

Carousel Hotel, Blackpool

Day 1 We proceed to your hotel

with comfort stops en route. On

arrival you will be given a welcome

pack explaining the week’s activities.

3 course gourmet dinner will be

served, after which you can retire

to the lounge to enjoy the cabaret

entertainment.

Day 2 Following breakfast we

depart for Southport and the

Victorian splendour of Lord Street

with its unique range of shops and

restaurants. There are parks and

gardens to enjoy and of course the

beach, don’t forget your towel. We

return to the hotel in plenty of time to

freshen-up ready for dinner and the

cabaret entertainment.

Day 3 (August) We depart after

breakfast to the Lake District,

stopping at Kendal and Windermere

with time to look around and enjoy

a bite to eat. We continue our

tour following the banks of Lake

Windermere and past Newby Bridge

before returning to the hotel late

afternoon. Later dinner will be served

followed by cabaret entertainment.

Day 3 (October) After breakfast

we depart along the Fylde coast to

Fleetwood Market, where you will

have time to explore the markets.

We then continue to the Freeport

Shopping Village in time for lunch

before continuing shopping at over

45 outlet shops. We return to the

hotel mid afternoon. Time to enjoy the

world famous illuminations. Tonight’s

gourmet evening meal is again

followed by cabaret entertainment.

Day 4 Free day to explore.

Day 5 After breakfast we journey.

ITINERARY

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Mon 12th - Fri 16th August 5 Days £265 £20

ILLUMINATIONS

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CumbriaGilsland is set in a wonderful area with many

scenic walks and the magnificent Irthing Gorge.

Northumberland National Park is helping to preserve this

special area. Close by is the World Heritage Site of historic

Hadrian’s Wall. This border area is steeped in history with

many places waiting to be discovered. A quite unique

part of Britain welcomes visitors worldwide and provides

a terrific holiday base.

Gilsland Spa Hotel sits 700 feet above sea level, and

commands spectacular views over the Cumbrian countryside.

Situated just over a mile from the pretty village of Gilsland.

are the historic towns of

Hexham and Carlisle. Gretna

Green and the Solway Firth are

only a short car journey away.

Lifts


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Tea/Coffee in room

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Leisure facilities





All Coach Travel

Included in Price

Gilsland Spa Hotel Facilities Include

Gilsland Spa Hotel

Visitors can enjoy the

magnificent Irthing Gorge,

where the River Irthing

separates the counties of

Cumbria and Northumberland.

An added bonus in staying

at the Gilsland Spa, are the

many scenic walks to be found

in the hotels 140 acres of

park and woodland. For the

more adventurous, Hadrian’s

Wall can be found nearby,

and further afield, but easily

reached by public transport,

MorecambeThe 4 mile promenade gives a panoramic view across

Morecambe Bay, from Piel Island to the heart of the

Lakeland Hills. The northern mill towns provided the

first tourists to Victorian Morecambe which developed

from the merging of three villages. A short journey

away is the Lake District and Herriot’s Yorkshire.

The Auckland Hotel

The hotel’s special feature

is its cuisine, backed by home-

cooking and a delightful varied

menu. There is a selection of

lounges for you to relax in,

offering views of the Lakeland

Hills and Morecambe Bay.

The Settle to Carlisle Railway

This is one of England’s most scenic railway journeys. One of the last great mainline railways to be built in this country, it was completed for passenger travel in 1876. The landscape presented a tremendous challenge, requiring 72 miles of track, 20 major viaducts and 14 tunnels. Today’s travellers can still enjoy a dramatic and inspiring journey through some of England’s most magnificent landscape.

The Auckland hotel offers a very warm welcome.

Settle to Carlisle

Train Journey (Oct Holiday)


Excursions (5 Days)


All Coach Travel

Included in Price

The Auckland Hotel Facilities Include

Lifts


En-suite

Tea/Coffee in room

Entertainment

Leisure facilities


RELIVE THE 60’S DURATION PRICE S/S

Mon 1st - Fri 5th April 5 Days £235 None

SETTLE TO CARLISLE

Mon 7th - Fri 11th October 5 Days £285 None


Mon 27th - Fri 31st May 5 Days £290 £20

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Mon 25th - Fri 29th Nov 5 Days £290 £20

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Fair Trading AgreementOur Fair Trading Agreement sets out clearly the responsibilities which we have to you and which in turn you have to us,

when a contract is made between us when you make a booking with us. We have an obligation to provide you with the

holiday you have booked under the terms which are clearly stated below.

Your contract with Golden Holidays is entered into when you sign your booking form on behalf of yourself and others

named in your party.

1) DEPOSIT – A deposit of £25 per person is required when booking your holiday.

2) PAYMENT OF BALANCE – The balance of your holiday cost must be paid six

weeks before the holiday date.

3) IF YOU CHANGE YOUR BOOKING – If after booking your holiday you wish to

transfer to a different holiday we shall do our utmost to satisfy your requirements, but

an administration charge will be payable

4) UK HOLIDAYS – CANCELLATION OF YOUR HOLIDAY – You or any member

of your party may cancel your UK holiday at any time up to six weeks prior to

departure date. Refunding of deposits is non-refundable except in exceptional

circumstances and is solely at the discretion of Golden Holidays. The following

cancellation charges will apply at the discretion of Golden Holidays.

HOLIDAY CANCELLATION CANCELLATION CHARGE

More than 42 days before departure date Deposit Only

42 to 29 days before departure date 30% of holiday cost



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or any member of your party may cancel your Jersey or Europe holiday at any time

up to eight weeks prior to departure date. Refunding of deposits is non-refundable

except in exceptional circumstances and is solely at the discretion of Golden Holidays.

The following cancellation charges will apply at the discretion of Golden Holidays.

HOLIDAY CANCELLATION CANCELLATION CHARGE

More than 42 days before departure date Deposit Only



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Holidays that you have insurance to cover you in the event of illness or death during

your holiday.

7) COMPLAINTS PROCEDURE – Your custom is very valuable to us and if you have

a complaint during your holiday please inform your driver or courier immediately who

will do his or her utmost to resolve the problem. If the matter cannot be put right on

the spot please write to: Golden Holidays, Severn Square, Alfreton, Derbyshire

DE55 7BQ within 28 days of the completion of your holiday stating your name and

address, which holiday you were booked on and the nature of your complaint.

8) SECURITY OF YOUR HOLIDAY MONEY – Any money paid for your holiday/s

is held in a trust account which cannot be drawn by Golden Holidays until after the

completion of your holiday. This is to protect your holiday should Golden Holidays go

into liquidation or be made bankrupt by a third party. If this were to happen before or

during your holiday you would be able to receive all your money back.

9) OTHER TERMS – On your holiday you may not: (a) play a radio or cassette on the

coach; (b) bring a pet or any other animal (other than a guide dog and only by prior

arrangement); (c) smoke on the coach.

10) EXCURSIONS – Excursions are included in the price of your holiday and

refunds cannot be made if you do not wish to travel on these excursions.

Admission fees to buildings and grounds etc. are not included in the price of your

holiday. Golden Holidays reserve the right unconditionally to refuse a booking

or terminate a client’s holiday in the event of unreasonable conduct which in our

opinion is likely to cause distress, danger, damage or annoyance to other clients,

employees, property or to any third party. If you are prevented from travelling or

continuing your holiday by such a termination, Golden Holidays responsibility for

your holiday thereupon ceases, full cancellation charges will apply and Golden

Holidays will be under no obligation for any refund, compensation or loss which

you may incur.

11) RESERVATION OF YOUR HOLIDAY – After you have booked your holiday

and we have established that there is available space in the hotel and on the coach

we will reserve your place and you will receive confirmation.

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on two or more people sharing the room. However some hotels make an

additional charge for single rooms and rooms with special features, for example

balconies and sea views. You will be advised of these extra costs before booking,

otherwise our prices are guaranteed to remain the same and will only increase in

the following circumstances: (a) Government action including additional bonding

or licensing requirements; (b) Fuel duty increases; (c) Increase in VAT or its scope

and coverage.

13) IF WE CANCEL YOUR HOLIDAY – It is necessary for there to be a minimum

number of passengers before we can operate at all. In certain circumstances we

may have no alternative but to cancel your holiday. Should this occur we will

return to you all the money which you have paid to us. If we cancel your holiday

within 28 days of departure you will be entitled to another holiday of your choice

at £15 less than the advertised price.

14) SEAT ALLOCATION – Requests for particular coach seats can be made when

booking your holiday, but allocations are made strictly on a first come first served

basis.

15) DOOR-TO-DOOR PICKUPS – Because of the wide area that we cover to save

time it may be necessary to collect and return some passengers in special ‘feeder’

mini coaches or by taxi. Whilst we appreciate that everybody would like to be

returned home first, this is not always possible. However, should you wish, a taxi

could be arranged to meet the coach at a predetermined point on return for an

additional charge.

16) TRAVEL BY AIR – To comply with CAA regulations, Golden Holidays act as

retail agents for Destinations Specialists, ATOL protected 9503. Other conditions

may apply.

17) HEALTH & SAFETY – New EU Directives now stipulate that our coach drivers

must take their breaks away from their vehicles. During this period passengers will

be asked to vacate the coach and the vehicle will then be secured.

PLEASE MAKE CHEQUES PAYABLE TO GOLDEN HOLIDAYS.

2013 Tour ItineraryJANUARYSTART DATE END DATE DURATION DESTINATION HOTEL PRICE SINGLE SUPP

Fri 4th January Sun 6th January 3 Days January Sales Break, York Queens Hotel £125 £40

Sat 12th January Sun 13th January 2 Days Mystery Weekend Mystery Hotel £65 £20

Mon 28th January Fri 1st February 5 Days Variety Entertainment Break Potters Leisure Resort, Norfolk £275

FEBRUARYSat 16th February Sun 17th February 2 Days Mystery Weekend Mystery Hotel £79 £20

Mon 25th February Fri 1st March 5 Days Eastbourne Hadleigh Hotel £199

MARCHSun 3rd March Thur 7th March 5 Days Sequence Dancing, Morecambe Auckland Hotel £220

Mon 4th March Fri 8th March 5 Days Llandudno Landlubbers Cruise Tynedale Hotel £299

Mon 11th March Fri 15th March 5 Days Southport Royal Clifton Hotel £210

Sat 16th March Sun 17th March 2 Days Mystery Weekend Mystery Hotel £79 £20

Sun 17th March Thur 21st March 5 Days Isle of Wight Entertainment Break Burlington Hotel £199

Mon 18th March Fri 22nd March 5 Days Bournemouth Trouville Hotel £199

Fri 22nd March Mon 25th March 4 Days 60’s Weekend, Weston Super Mare Sand Bay Leisure Resort £140

Sat 23rd March Mon 25th March 3 Days Cotswolds Pamper Break Hilton Hotel, Swindon £149 £40

Mon 25th March Fri 29th March 5 Days Eastbourne Haddon Hall Hotel £220

Fri 29th March Sun 31st March 3 Days Southampton and Beaulieu Jurys Inn Hotel, Southampton £150 £30

APRILMon 1st April Fri 5th April 5 Days Morecambe Relive the 60’s Auckland Hotel £235

Mon 1st April Fri 5th April 5 Days Skegness Easter Break Charnwood Hotel £220

Sat 13th April Sun 14th April 2 Days Mystery Weekend Mystery Hotel £79 £20

Sun 14th April Thur 18th April 5 Days Cromer & The Norfolk Broads Hotel de Paris £235 £28

Mon 15th April Fri 19th April 5 Days Criccieth (Rolling Back The Years) Lion Hotel £255

Mon 22nd April Fri 26th April 5 Days Babbacombe Anchorage Hotel £210

Sun 28th April Thur 2nd May 5 Days Sequence Dancing, Paignton Redcliffe Hotel £280

Sun 28th April Fri 3rd May 6 Days Bude, Cornwall Hartland Hotel £355

MAYThur 2nd May Mon 6th May 5 Days Shropshire Heritage Break Grays Hotel £315 £40

Mon 6th May Fri 10th May 5 Days Llandudno Tynedale Hotel £299

Fri 10th May Mon 13th May 4 Days Potters Best of British Weekend Potters Leisure Resort £299

Sat 11th May Sun 12th May 2 Days Mystery Weekend Mystery Hotel £79 £20

Sun 12th May Thur 16th May 5 Days Edinburgh & The Falkirk Wheel Kings Manor Hotel £355 £108

Mon 13th May Fri 17th May 5 Days Great Yarmouth Raynscourt Hotel £255 £12

Fri 17th May Tue 21st May 5 Days Eastbourne Hadleigh Hotel £270

Sun 19th May Mon 20th May 2 Days Stratford upon Avon Pamper Holiday Inn £99 £20

Mon 20th May Fri 24th May 5 Days Weymouth Prince Regent Hotel £265

Fri 24th May Tue 28th May 5 Days Paignton Marine Hotel £299

Sat 25th May Fri 31st May 7 Days Jersey (By Air) Mayfair Hotel £655 £120

Mon 27th May Fri 31st May 5 Days Cumbria Gilsland Spa Hotel £290 £20

JUNESun 2nd June Fri 7th June 6 Days Newquay Sandy Lodge Hotel £299

Mon 3rd June Fri 7th June 5 Days Skegness Charnwood Hotel £245

Sat 8th June Sun 9th June 2 Days Mystery Weekend Mystery Hotel £79 £20

Sat 8th June Sat 15th June 8 Days Isle of Wight Burlington Hotel £425

Tue 11th June Sat 15th June 5 Days Llandudno Tynedale Hotel £299

Tue 11th June Sun 16th June 6 Days Sidmouth Royal York & Faulkner Hotel £435

Mon 17th June Fri 21st June 5 Days Tenby Cliffe-Norton Hotel £299 £12/£12 sea view

Mon 17th June Fri 21st June 5 Days Criccieth (Wales on Rails) Lion Hotel £299

Thur 20th June Fri 21st June 2 Days York & Steam Queens Hotel £99 £20

Sun 23rd June Mon 24th June 2 Days Bath Hilton Bath City Hotel £99 £20

Sun 23rd June Fri 28th June 6 Days Babbacombe Anchorage Hotel £270

Sun 23rd June Fri 28th June 6 Days Ayrshire Coast & Isle of Arran Irvine Hotel/Kinloch Hotel £455 £30

Sat 29th June Sat 6th July 8 Days Eastbourne Hadleigh Hotel £425

JULYMon 1st July Fri 5th July 5 Days Torquay Hotel TBA £265

Sat 6th July Sun 7th July 2 Days Black Country Museum Barons Court Hotel £99 £20

Sat 6th July Thur 11th July 6 Days Ireland Heritage Tour Harlequin Hotel, Castlebar £450 £99


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Mon 8th July Sat 13th July 6 Days Dunoon Esplanade Hotel £369 £35/£40 sea view

Sat 13th July Sun 14th July 2 Days Mystery Weekend Mystery Hotel £79 £20

Sat 13th July Sat 20th July 8 Days Llandudno Tynedale Hotel £450

Sat 20th July Wed 24th July 5 Days Falmouth Membly Hall Hotel £320

Sat 20th July Sat 27th July 8 Days Newquay Sandy Lodge Hotel £399

Sun 21st July Thur 25th July 5 Days Sequence Dancing, Paignton Redcliffe Hotel £325

Sat 27th July Sat 3rd August 8 Days Isle of Wight (Carnival Week) Burlington Hotel £445

Sun 28th July Fri 2nd August 6 Days Bournemouth Belvedere Hotel £340

AUGUSTSat 3rd August Sat 10th August 8 Days Llandudno Tynedale Hotel £450

Sun 4th August Thur 8th August 5 Days Welsh Valleys & Brecon Beacons Holiday Inn Hotel, Cardiff £320 £68

Sat 10th August Sun 11th August 2 Days Mystery Weekend Mystery Hotel £79 £20

Mon 12th August Fri 16th August 5 Days Blackpool , The Lakes & Fylde Coast Carousel Hotel £265 £20

Fri 16th August Tue 20th August 5 Days Tenby Cliffe-Norton Hotel £310 £12/£12 sea view

Sat 17th August Sun 18th August 2 Days Southport Flower Show 3 star hotel £99 £20

Mon 26th August Fri 30th August 5 Days Babbacombe Anchorage Hotel £249

Wed 28th August Tue 3rd September 7 Days St Agnes, Cornwall Rosemundy Hotel £425

Fri 30th August Sun 1st September 3 Days Planes, Trains & Automobiles Holiday Inn, Taunton £189 £30

Sat 24th August Sat 31st August 8 Days Great Yarmouth Raynscourt Hotel £385 £20

Sat 31st August Sat 7th September 8 Days Weymouth Fairhaven Hotel £415 £20

SEPTEMBERMon 2nd September Fri 6th September 5 Days Weston Super Mare Smiths Hotel £299 £20

Sat 7th September Sat 14th September 8 Days Eastbourne Hadleigh Hotel £410

Mon 9th September Fri 13th September 5 Days Torquay Hotel TBA £265

Fri 13th September Mon 16th September 4 Days 50’s & 60’s Weekend Sand Bay Leisure Resort £140

Sat 14th September Sat 21st September 8 Days Isle of Wight Burlington Hotel £399

Mon 16th September Fri 20th September 5 Days Skegness Charnwood Hotel £245

Sat 21st September Sun 22nd September 2 Days Mystery Weekend Mystery Hotel £79 £20

Sun 22nd September Fri 27th September 6 Days Guernsey (By Air) Peninsula Hotel £599 £80/£30 sea view

Thur 26th September Mon 30th September 5 Days Llandudno Tynedale Hotel £299

Mon 30th September Fri 4th October 5 Days Sequence Dancing, Cumbria Cumbria Grand Hotel £320 £40

OCTOBERMon 7th October Fri 11th October 5 Days Blackpool Illuminations Carousel Hotel £295 £40/£40 sea view

Mon 7th October Fri 11th October 5 Days Morecambe (Settle – Carlisle) Auckland Hotel £285

Sun 13th October Fri 18th October 6 Days Fort William , Jacobite Steam Train Alexandra Hotel £355 £50

Mon 14th October Fri 18th October 5 Days Seahouses, Northumberland Bamburgh Castle Inn £310 £80

Sat 19th October Sun 20th October 2 Days Mystery Weekend Mystery Hotel £79 £20

Mon 21st October Fri 25th October 5 Days Great Yarmouth (Tinsel & Turkey) Raynscourt Hotel £250 £12

NOVEMBERMon 4th November Fri 8th November 5 Days Isle of Wight (Tinsel & Turkey) Burlington Hotel £260

Mon 4th November Fri 8th November 5 Days Criccieth (Go Crackers!) Lion Hotel £260

Sat 9th November Wed 13th November 5 Days Llandudno (Holly & Mistletoe) Tynedale Hotel £299

Sun 10th November Mon 11th November 2 Days Christmas Spectacular Thursford £130 £20

Mon 11th November Fri 15th November 5 Days Paignton (Tinsel & Turkey) Marine Hotel £290

Thur 14th November Mon 18th November 5 Days Eastbourne (Tinsel & Turkey) Hadleigh Hotel £295


Sat 23rd November Sun 24th November 2 Days Mystery Weekend Mystery Hotel £79 £20


Mon 25th November Fri 29th November 5 Days Torquay (Tinsel & Turkey) Hotel TBA £260

Mon 25th November Fri 29th November 5 Days Cumbria (Tinsel & Turkey) Gilsland Spa Hotel £290 £20

DECEMBERSun 1st December Mon 2nd December 2 Days St Nicholas Fair, York Queens Hotel £89 £20

Sun 1st December Mon 2nd December 2 Days Christmas Spectacular Thursford £130 £20

Sat 7th December Sun 8th December 2 Days Mystery Weekend Mystery Hotel £85 £20

Sun 8th December Mon 9th December 2 Days Christmas Spectacular Thursford £130 £20

Mon 23rd December Fri 27th December 5 Days Great Yarmouth (Christmas Break) Raynscourt Hotel £425 £12

Mon 23rd December Fri 27th December 5 Days Tenby (Christmas Break) Cliffe-Norton Hotel £459 £12/£12 sea view

Mon 30th December Fri 3rd January 2014 5 Days Llandudno (New Year Break) Tynedale Hotel £450

Mon 30th December Fri 3rd January 2014 5 Days Isle of Wight (New Year Break) Burlington Hotel £395


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Opening Hours

Monday-Friday 9am-4pm

Saturday 9am-3pm

SEVERN SQUARE, ALFRETON, DERBYSHIRE, DE55 7BQ

Email: [email protected]

Web: www.timdrapers.com

Special thanks to the following for their help in the production of this brochure:

Yorkshire Tourist Board; Visit Britain/Britainonview; Wales Tourist Board; Jersey Tourism;

Visit Guernsey; Kylemore Abbey; Scottish Viewpoint; Isle of Wight Tourism; Bude Area Tourist Board; Norfolk Tourism; Bath Tourism; Visit Southport;

Eastbourne Tourism Department; South West Tourism; Sidmouth Town Council; Bournemouth Tourism; Weymouth & Portland Borough Council;

English Riviera Tourist Board; Cumbria Tourist Board; Settle-Carlisle Railway Dev. Co.; Fylde Borough Council; East Lindsey District Council; Somerset Tourism;

www.stives-cornwall.co.uk; Haynes International Motor Museum; Potters Leisure Resort; Ironbridge Village Museum; Knock Shrine;

The Royal Yacht Britannia; Beaulieu Motor Museum; and all the hotels featured.

BOOKING LINES

01773 83092101773 834401
