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2008 HOLIDAY DIARY
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| UK COASTAL |
18-23 August Sidmouth £489
This resort continues to be a great favourite and the hotel is highly praised by our clients for its superb cuisine. Excursions include historic Exeter and scenic towns of Devon and Dorset.
08-12 Sep Luxury Torquay £369
Staying at one of Devon’s most luxurious hotels, this tour features the rugged scenery of Dartmoor and quaint charm of Babbacombe.
08-13 Sep Eastbourne £439
Enjoy this ever popular resort with its long flower-decked promenade and seafront hotel plus visits to some of the finest towns and attractions in Sussex.
29 Sep - 03 Oct Falmouth £389
Enjoy superior accommodation at this award-winning hotel and see the ever-changing delights of the Eden Project – a truly impressive attraction on the grandest scale.
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| UK SCENIC |
28 Jul - 01 Aug Cotswolds Charms - Castles Trains and Gardens £385
Based at the 4* Paramount Walton Hotel, excursions include the picturesque Cotswolds villages; Shakespeare’s home town of Stratford upon Avon, elegant spa town of Cheltenham and historic Tewkesbury.
03-09 August Severn Valley Cruise £599
The letters of praise continue to pour in for this superb river cruise – the included excursions and service aboard 'The Edward Elgar' river cruiser never disappoint.
07-12 August Hampshire Coast & Country £369
In the footsteps of authors and explorers, this tour includes the maritime city of Portsmouth, glorious New Forest, a trip on the famous Watercress Line and a full day to the Isle of Wight.
22-24 August London Sightseer - ‘Royal Tea’ Special £239
New itinerary for 2008, highlights include admissions to Kensington & Buckingham Palace, a 'flight' on the London Eye and traditional afternoon tea at the luxurious Thistle Selfridge Hotel.
29 Aug-01 Sep Singles With Sarah – Heart of England £319
Due to popular demand we offering another singles break escorted by Sarah featuring the Cotswolds, Blenheim Palace and Warwick Castle.
04-08 October Grand Canal Cruise £459
New for 2008 aboard the very popular Edward Elgar, this scenic Autumn cruise takes in the Gloucester-Sharpness waterways with a visit to Slimbridge Wetlands and a guided tour of Berkeley Castle.
10-12 October Mystery Singles Special £199
Escorted by Sarah, this new singles special combines the element of mystery and surprise as your destination and hotel will be kept a secret...
07-09 November Rememberence Sunday Special £169
3 day weekend including Bed and English breakfast at 3* hotel in West London and free time for shopping and attendance at the annual Cenotaph ceremony for Rememberence Sunday.
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| UK ISLANDS |
30 Aug - 06 Sep Jersey by Air or Sea From £439
3 choices for 2008 - by air, ferry or self drive! Enjoy included full day tour of this beautiful island and free time to relax or explore.
06-13 September Guernsey by Air From £599
Enjoy 5 free days to explore the island as well as included half-day tour of the islands. Includes flights to/from Manchester Airport.
20-25 September Isle of Wight £439
England's 'Holiday Isle' is always a popular choice, renowned for its olde-worlde charm and abundance of places to visit and attractions to enjoy whilst staying at the Channel View Hotel.
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| UK & EUROPEAN GARDEN TOURS ESCORTED BY SARAH HOPPS |
24-28 July Glorious Gardens of Gloucestershire £385
Another new tour for 2008 and an itinerary filled with visits to a number of the country’s most spectacular gardens which will be at their colourful summer best!
10-14 August Ireland's Garden Coast £435
Famous for its '40 shades of green' Ireland is home to some wonderful gardens and our itinerary includes a number of them Including Powerscourt House, Mount Usher and the world renowned National Stud & Japanese Gardens.
17-24 September Italian Lakes, Villas & Gardens £719
Discover Italy's floral delights on this new tour including Villa Taranto which has been hailed as the ‘Kew’ of Italy and the landscaped gardens of Villa Carlotta - an abundance of rare and colourful plants and flowers.
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| SCOTLAND |
12-17 July Orkney & Shetland Isles Cruiser £625
Discover Scotland’s far north, travelling to the islands on the excellent Northlink Ferries service to experience these remote islands with a local guide.
10-12 August Edinburgh Tattoo £247
Experience the spectacle of music and dance that is the Edinburgh Tattoo on our special 3 day break which also visits Glasgow and scenic Loch Lomond.
17-22 August Royal Deeside £439
A real favourite, this tour stays at the traditional Tor-Na-Coille Hotel and features some of Scotland's most outstanding coastal and countryside scenery.
24-28 August Glorious Galloway & Ayrshire Coast £399
Based in Dumfries, this tour explores the Galloway Forest area and Tweed Valley with included admissions and cruises galore!
01-06 September Scottish Highlands £449
The Cairngorm National Park is our base for this new tour which visits Inverness, Cawdor Castle, Reindeer Centre, Speyside Heather and a Loch Ness cruise.
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| IRELAND |
06-13 September Ireland's Atlantic Coast £629
Highlights include the Connemara National Park for breathtaking scenery, Ireland's largest island at Achill Sound and the famous 'Altantic Drive' through bogland, rich farmland, heather land and fuchsia hedges.
29 Sep - 03 Oct Ireland's North Coast by Air £525
Visit the beautiful coastline of Antrim and the natural phenomenon of Giant's Causeway whilst enjoying the convenience of flights from Leeds/Bradford airport.
05-09 October Waterford – Emerald Explorer £349
Featuring the unspoilt south eastern counties of Wicklow and Waterford, an attraction-packed itinerary includes visits to Waterford Crystal & Lismore Castle Gardens.
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| EUROPE |
27 Jul - 04 Aug Swiss Explorer & Heidi Country £799
Highly praised by our 2007 clients, we are repeating this lovely Swiss tour which features the countryside of 'William Tell', a cruise on Lake Luzern and the legends of children's favourite Heidi.
09-17 August Scenic Austrian Trains £649
With visits to Innsbruck and Kitzbuhel as well as 4 train rides, a cable car trip and lake cruise, this tour explores the best of the Austrian Tyrol.
17-26 August Swiss Railways Spectacular £969
New for 2008, this 3-centre tour includes the world famous Glacier Express with its amazing views, mighty Bernina Pass and scenic Golden Pass – a truly spectacular series of train journeys!
26 Aug-02 Sep Norway's Spectacular Sognefjord £789
Boasting some of the best scenery in Norway, excursions included the 'Glacier Route' and Flam Railway trip plus lakeside accommodation on the shores of mighty Sognefjord.
28 Aug-07 Sep Lake Garda – Bardolino £799
By popular demand, we return to delightful resort of Bardolino to enjoy the scenery of Lake Garda and visits to the world's most romantic city Venice and Verona - the 'greatest of Italy's small cities'.
31 Aug-08 Sep Dordogne Valley £839
The cliff top town of Rocamadour and preserved fortified town of Domme are amongst the many places of interest featured on this tour which also includes a leisurely Farmhouse lunch.
06-15 September Croatia - Istrian Riviera & Opatjia £709
This unique corner of Europe boasts beautiful coastlines, unspoilt towns and fishing villages steeped in history and tradition and our base is the stylish resort of Opatija.
20-29 September Trains of Southern France £799
A unique travel experience to the South of France visiting historic towns and taking in some breathtaking scenery by steam hauled and electric trains into the Ardeche and Pyrenees.
21-26 September Northern Spain & Picos de Europa £389
Featuring the Picos De Europa national park and stunning coastal and mountain scenery of Cantabria, we travel to Spain aboard the luxurious cruise ferry from Plymouth to Santander.
01-10 October Autumn in Swiss Alps & Italian Lakes £825
Another new tour based in Interlaken and Lake Orta featuring cruises & train rides to enjoy the Autumn scenery at its best.
15-24 October Portugal's Douro Valley £759
Escorted by our popular local guide Ken Baxter, the Douro Valley's spectacular scenery is home to a host of charming towns surrounded by vine-clad hills and traditional wine estates.
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Full itinerary and hotel details available in our 2008 holiday brochure - Order your copy today by calling 01423 321246!
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