European Coach Holidays 2016

European Coach HolidaysFebruary - December 2016

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Welcome to our 2016 collection of great value coach holidays. Our team has been working tirelessly to put together our greatest range of holidays yet, to an incredible variety of destinations. By listening to your feedback and working closely with our partner hotels, we have been able to tailor our tours to give you an even greater selection of inclusions and to ensure that your holiday is packed full of quality and great experiences

What Makes US Special?

Price Guarantee: We are so confident in our low prices that we guarantee you will not be able to find any holiday featured in this brochure at a lower price from any other operator. In the unlikely event that you do WE PROMISE TO MATCH THE PRICE! (*see Important Holiday Information for further detailes on page 61)

Great Range of Holidays: We have a great range of holidays to suit all tastes and budgets and are dedicated to providing a fabulous choice of destinations.

Exciting Inclusions: We recognise that your time is precious and, with this in mind, we’ve included more highlights, inclusions and excursions than ever before.

Our Experts: From our friendly and knowledgeable reservations staff to our seasoned, professional drivers, we are committed to providing the highest level of customer service and expert knowledge to our customers. Look out for our ‘Travel Tips’ throughout the brochure and take advantage of our expert destination knowledge.

Our Coaches: We believe that your holiday starts as soon as you board your coach and our vehicles are selected for their comfort, safety and reliability. New for 2016 are our Prime Seats, giving you the option to upgrade and enjoy front-seat views throughout your holiday. For more information on our coaches, please see page 67.

So sit back, relax and start planning your next holiday with Leisuretime, in the knowledge that we’ve taken care of everything!

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Austria A land of magnificent Alpine beauty, Austria has a majestic beauty that will leave you breathless

BelgiumBelgium is packed full of history with countless medieval old towns, World War sites and striking landmarks

CroatiaCroatia is the place everyone is talking about and it offers a unique blend of fantastically diverse experiences

Cruise TasterCulture, stunning sights, glamorous locations, buzzing cities… you can see them all on a cruise

FranceJust a hop, skip and jump across the Channel, France is the perfect destination for a relaxing coach holiday

SportsWhatever your favourite sport, we have a tour for you!

Germany At the heart of Europe, Germany offers so many wonderful holiday opportunities from romantic valleys and vast vineyards to magical forests

HollandThe land of canals, windmills and tulips, Holland is immersed in cultural heritage, especially in the wonderful capital Amsterdam

ItalyOur love affair with Bella Italia remains as strong as ever and it’s not difficult to see why...

SpainA favourite destination for decades, Spain has everything you could wish for and much more!

SwitzerlandLocated at the heart of Europe, it’s a country with a wide variety of influences, all reflected in its wonderfully rich and diverse culture

Amsterdam, Holland Swiss Alps, Switzerland Costa Brava, Spain

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A land of magnificent Alpine beauty, Austria has a majestic charm that will leave you breathless. Boasting fairytale features and local traditions, hearty cuisine and a friendly welcome, it’s home to pretty alpine villages, meadows, and old fashioned folklore that take you back to quieter and unhurried times.

Whether you’re looking for the chocolate-box beauty of the lakes and mountains, the musical heritage of Mozart’s Salzburg or a ride on a majestic mountain railway, we’ve got the perfect Austrian experience.

Austria


Must Do's• Relax and watch the world go by as you indulge in Austria's Kaffeehaus

(coffee shop) culture

• Pay homage to Salzburg's most famous son, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.

His birthplace (Mozart Geburtshaus) is in the Getreidegasse, also the city's main shopping street

• Take in the spectacular panorama of some of Austria's beautiful lakes,

including Mondsee, one of the warmest lakes in the Salzkammergut

• Indulge in a stein, or two, of Austria’s finest. We’ve included some

great bar deals to help get you in the mood!

Experience the very best of Austria’s warm hospitality, picturesque valleys and stunning peaks. You’ll stay in Landeck, a town with an extraordinary backdrop of forested peaks and presided over by a medieval castle. It’s a great base to take in the beauty of the area including the Bavarian castle that inspired Walt Disney, Innsbruk with its cobbled streets and medieval facade and the tiny principality of Lichtenstein. We’ve also included a hop over the border to Switzerland to visit St Gallen in the foothills of the Alps. Three countries in one incredible all inclusive holiday, ensuring excellent value and a tremendous experience.

Austrian House PartyAUSTRIA

Innsbruck Tyrol’s capital is a sight to behold and a photographer’s dream! Presided over by a grand Habsburg palace and baroque cathedral, its long history boasts tales of monks, nobles and knights, and more recently winter Olympians. Towering high above Innsbruck on the wooded Bergisel Hill, the Bergisel Ski Jump is a sight to behold.

BavariaFairytale castles, flower-filled meadows and frothy steins of beer are just three reasons why people love visiting Bavaria. Visit Schloss Neuschwanstein, the model for Disney’s Sleeping Beauty castle, and Fussen, a hidden gem framed by the majestic Alps. There’ll also be plenty of time to indulge in a stein (or two) of Bavarian’s finest!

Lichtenstein & Switzerland A great opportunity to visit one of the world’s tiniest, not to mention richest, principalities. The stuff of fairytales, it’s a country full of character and life. Then it’s over the border into Switzerland and the ancient town of St. Gallen. The charming, traffic-free old town is perfect for shopping and strolling.

Travel Tips

Cheryl Sorrell Holiday SalesConsultant

Don’t forget to look out

for the local schnapps

and make sure you spend at least

one evening at the hotel bowling

alley! Explore Landeck Castle and

enjoy sweeping views over Landeck

and the Lechtaler Alps.

Holiday Highlights

£4798 Days

Included Excursions

Family owned since 1882, the Hotel Sonne is set high on a hillside with wonderful views across Landeck and into the valley. Karl is your host and his warm hospitality ensures that you will have a great time. The 29 bedrooms are comfortable and all have hairdryer and TV, and are accessible by lift.

• Bar • Lounge area • Restaurant with panoramic views

• Bowling alley • Billiard room • Fitness area • Sauna

Hotel Sonne, Landeck

Full board*

Welcome Drink*

Free porterage on arrival and departure*

Tea & coffee after dinner*

Unlimited soft drinks all day*

9 pin bowling on one evening*

Music & dancing on one evening*

Tyrolean farmer’s buffet dinner*

Farewell candlelit dinner*

Low single supplement

Unlimited beer & wine5pm - 11pm daily*

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9 April 8 £479 √4 June 8 £479 √2 July 8 £479 √20 August 8 £479 √25 September 8 £479 √

• 7 nights (2 nights overnight hotel, 5 nights Sonne Hotel)• Breakfast daily, 5 dinners & 5 lunches

• 3 included excursions • *Inclusions apply to Hotel Sonne• Single Supplement £75


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• 7 nights (2 nights overnight hotel, 5 nights Hotel Kroneck)• Breakfast daily, 5 dinners & 5 lunches

• 3 included excursions • *Inclusions apply to Hotel Kroneck• Single Supplement £149

Relaxation, recreation and time to let your mind unwind - that is what a holiday in the friendly atmosphere of the Hotel Kroneck means. Here you will discover Tyrolean warmth, traditional hospitality and creative cuisine, all combined with extensive spa facilities to help you get away from it all. All bedrooms are en-suite and feature satellite TV, direct dial telephone, hairdryer, room safe and some have a kitchen area. Most rooms have a balcony or terrace.• Bar• Lounge area• Traditional restaurant• Gardens

• Sun terrace• Outdoor heated pool • Sauna• Whirlpool & steam bath

Hotel Kroneck, Kirchberg

Offering superb value for money and firmly established as a Leisuretime favourite, this all inclusive holiday combines stunning Alpine scenery with once-in-a-lifetime experiences. The beautiful city of Salzburg was the setting for the film, ‘The Sound of Music’, and is just one of the highlights of our tour. You’ll also visit Mayerhofen, steeped in rustic charm and chocolate-box beauty, and have the chance to experience the oldest town, the highest lake and the oldest steam train in Austria. After a day of spectacular sight-seeing, the warmth and hospitality of the Hotel Kroneck provides the perfect place to relax and unwind.

A Few of Your Favourite ThingsAUSTRIA

Holiday Highlights

The Sound of MusicExplore the baroque city of Mozart. A local guide will take us on a walking tour of this enchanting city, including several locations used in the film ‘The Sound of Music’. The afternoon is at leisure to explore the myriad of narrow, cobbled stone streets, ornate squares and churches, fascinating shops and traditional coffee houses.

MayrhofenA perfect example of Tirolean culture and one of its prettiest resorts. If you’re looking for souvenirs, this is the perfect place with many shops selling local craftwork. We’ve included a ride on a steam train through the beautiful Ziller Valley giving you the chance to see some of the finest scenery Austria has to offer.

Oldest, Highest, SmallestOne great day out, three unique experiences. Join the original cog railway, dating back to 1889. Our destination is the highest Alpine lake in the Tyrol, Lake Achen. Swap the hiss of steam for the gentle lapping of the water as you enjoy a cruise along its beautiful shores. Next stop is the delightful town of Rattenberg, Austria’s smallest and famous for its glass and crystal workshops demonstrating stunning creations.

Guided Walking Tour of SalzburgADDED

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Included Excursions

£5998 Days

Full board*


Afternoon coffee & cake*

Unlimited house wine, draughtbeer & soft drinks (10am - 10pm)*

Weekly specialty buffet or grill dinner*

Free use of leisure facilities*

Train journey on the Ziller Valley Railway

Cruise on Lake Achen

Train journey on the Aschenseebahn Cog Railway

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24 April 8 £599 √25 September 8 £599 √16 October 8 £599 √


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• 7 nights (2 nights overnight hotel, 5 nights Tirolerhof Hotel) • Breakfast daily & 5 dinners

• 3 included excursions • *Inclusions apply to Hotel Tirolerhof• Single Supplement £119

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16 July 8 £469

10 September 8 £489

Location, location, location! The Salzkammergut area, or Lake District, with a total of 76 lakes, is one of the most impressive regions in the heart of Austria. Our unique tour included visits to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Hallstatt, the lakeside village of Mondsee, Eagles Nest and Mozart’s St Gilgen. Combined with home-cooked food and wonderful hospitality, this is the chance to see Austria at its very best.

The Austrian Lake DistrictAUSTRIA

Holiday Highlights

The LakesDiscover the beautiful Austrian Lake District. On the shores of the crystal clear waters of Lake Mondsee see the little basilica of St Michael, famed as the church where Maria and the Captain were married in ‘The Sound of Music’, and one of the most photographed churches in the world. Continue to the shores of Lake Wolfgang where we visit the traffic- free village of St. Gilgen. Famous for its association with Mozart, it’s full of Baroque and Rococo character with colourful streets lined with cafés, shops and old frescoed houses.

Eagle’s NestWedged into Austria and framed by six formidable mountain ranges, the Berchtesgadener Land is a gorgeous corner of Bavaria steeped in myths and legends. We visit Eagle’s Nest, a mountaintop retreat built as a 50th-birthday gift for Adolph Hitler. It took some 3000 workers only two years to carve the four-mile long mountain road and tunnel and a brass-panelled lift through the rock, along with the lodge itself. This tunnel and lift remain the sole form of access to the retreat to this day. The views from the top are breath-taking.

Picture Perfect HallstattPastel-coloured houses, shimmering waters and towering mountains make Hallstatt a photographer’s paradise. We’ve include a return journey on the Halstatt Cable Car up to the summit to experience the amazing views of the surrounding area.

Guided walk of local areaADDED

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Included Excursions

£4698 Days from

Located just a few minutes’ walk from the village centre, Gunther and his family have been welcoming guests to the Tirolerhof Hotel for many years and the hotel enjoys a fine reputation for home-cooked food and warm hospitality. The hotel is made up of two buildings which are just 20 metres apart. There is a lift in the main building and several ground floor rooms in the annex. Each of the 49 bedrooms is comfortably furnished with hairdryer and television.

• Lounge area• Restaurant • Outdoor swimming pool

Tirolerhof Hotel, Attersee

Half board*

Welcome meeting*


Glass of flaming liquerafter dinner*

Farewell Candlelit Dinner*

Austrian Specialty Dinner on one evening*

Traditional Folklore Evening*

Return cable car ticket

Entry to Eagle’s Nest


Greatvalue forMONEY!

Experience three diverse countries without moving hotel! Our ‘stay and explore’ holiday gives you the opportunity to explore Austria, Germany and the Czech Republic. Our base is Freistadt, a small medieval town renowned for its excellent beer making, and perfectly located for exploring the surrounding area. Enjoy tours to Český Krumlov, a pocket sized Prague exuding fairytale beauty; the marvellous Habsburg city of Linz, and Passau in Lower Bavarria, a beautiful town on the banks of the Danube, all from the comfort of your traditional Austrian hotel.

Bohemian TriangleAUSTRIA

Holiday Highlights

Half board*

Free Wifi


Glass of Schnapps before dinner*

Beer Themed Dinner on finalevening*

Entry to Krumlov State Castle

Passau River Cruise

Prague in Miniature Cross into the Czech Republic to discover Český Krumlov, a small Bohemian city that retains much of its 14th century character and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Included in your tour is entrance to the Krumlov State Castle, where you can take in the opulent Renaissance rooms. You’ll also have time to explore the riverside cafes, narrow lanes and baroque buildings.

City of the Three RiversThe Danube, Inn and Ilz are the three rivers that meet in the beautiful border town of Passau. A ‘must see’ attraction in Passau is St Stephen’s Cathedral, a masterpiece of baroque architecture and – until 1994 – the World Record holder for the largest church pipe organ in the world! We’ve also included a river cruise, the perfect way to take in the sights of the Three Rivers City.

Home of the EmperorsThe marvellous city of Linz is the former 16th century home of the Habsburg emperor and a European Capital of Culture. The city has a host of fascinating sights including Austria’s largest church, the New Cathedral, and its oldest, St Martin’s Church, as well as Linz Castle. Don’t forget to try some Linzer Torte, reported to be the ‘oldest cake in the world’!

Travel Tips

TontoLeisuretime TourDriver

During your free day

in Freistadt, don’t miss

visiting the castle in the town. The

hotel used to be the castle stables!

Also make sure you try some of

the local beer – the locals are so

passionate about Freistädter brews

that they avoid places where it isn’t

on tap!

Included Excursions

£4498 Days from

Located in the centre of Freistadt with the castle just a two-minute walk away, this is a welcoming, family run hotel with lots of unique nooks and crannies that you will love to explore. There is a lift to the 30 bedrooms but some rooms are accessed by a few steps. All are traditional in style and are equipped with hairdryer and television.

• Bar• Lounge area• Restaurant

• Free Wifi• Room service• Laundry service

Zum Goldenen Hirschen, Freistadt

• 7 nights (2 nights overnight hotel, 5 nights Zum Goldenen Hirschen) • Breakfast daily & 5 dinners • 3 included excursions

• *Inclusions apply to Zum Goldenen Hirschen• Single Supplement £129

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30 July 8 £459


8 October 8 £449

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Roeselare

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Leuven

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Belgium is packed full of history with countless medieval old towns, World War sites and striking landmarks. You’ll also find beautiful sandy beaches, romantic canals and enough exquisite chocolate to entice the most demanding of connoisseurs. Our inspiring range of holidays gives you the chance to visit the lively harbour city of Ostend, beautiful Bruges and chic Antwerp, and new for 2016 is the delightful seaside resort of De Haan. Belgium is also home to some of Europe’s biggest events including spectacular flower shows and the wonderful Tall Ships race.

So what are you waiting for? Sit back, relax and let us whisk you away…

Must Do's• Take a canal cruise in beautiful Bruges, the ‘Venice of the North’

• Visit the Battlefields of Flanders and uncover over 100 years of history

• Hop on the longest tramline in the world, running along Belgium’s coastline

• You can’t come to Belgium without enjoying some of its famed fine chocolate.

Historic chocolatiers such as Leonidas have rightly put the country on the map,

and both Brussels and Bruges now have chocolate museums

Belgium


Want to stay a bit longer? Our five-day break gives you the opportunity to soak up the culture of Ostend and experience the historic city of Ghent on our full-day excursion. Staying in the New Astoria Hotel, our great value mid-week break also give you the chance to explore beautiful Bruges.

Hotel New AstoriaThe location of the hotel makes it the perfect choice for discovering the sights and sounds of Ostend. Just 150 metres from the beach and a short stroll from the marketplace, shopping district, harbourside, restaurants and the renowned Ostend Casino, the hotel is located in a characteristic Art Deco building on a quiet street. All rooms are en suite with colour television and telephone.

• Bar • Restaurant

Enjoy a great value holiday to Belgium’s most popular beach resort and explore Bruges, the ‘Venice of the North’. You’ll soon see why people return to Ostend year after year, with its lively harbour, countless bars and restaurants and the old fishermen’s quarter selling everything from freshly caught seafood and locally brewed beer. Bruges is the quintessential fairytale medieval town with its lacework of cobbled lanes, tree-lined canals and soaring towers and a ‘must see’ on any holiday to Belgium. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or returning for more, there’s something for everyone on our perfect short break.

Belgian Explorer

Bruges & Beyond

BELGIAN

Holiday Highlights

Holiday Highlights

£129

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5 Days from

In BrugesPeople from all over the world fall in love with Bruges at first sight. It’s one of the most beautiful towns in Europe where dreamy canals link exceptionally photogenic market squares lined with soaring towers, historic churches and old whitewashed almshouses. Wander the cobblestone streets of the romantic Minnewater, or Lake of Love, enjoy a boat tour along the canals or visit the Church of Our Lady to see Michelangelo’s exquisite sculpture of ‘Madonna with Child’. Don’t forget to indulge in some delicious Belgian chocolates!

Included Excursions

GhentGhent is one of Europe’s best kept secrets, small enough to feel cosy but large enough to be vibrant. With fabulous canal-side architecture, a wealth of quirky bars and some of Belgium’s most fascinating museums, this is a city you really won’t want to miss. Explore top city attractions such as the belfry, St Nicholas’ Church, the Castle of the Counts of Flanders (Gravensteen) and the historic buildings and medieval port at the Graslei.

In BrugesPeople from all over the world fall in love with Bruges at first sight. It’s one of the most beautiful towns in Europe where dreamy canals link exceptionally photogenic market squares lined with soaring towers, historic churches and old whitewashed almshouses. Wander the cobblestone streets of the romantic Minnewater. Don’t forget to indulge in some delicious Belgian chocolates!

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22 February 5 £179

28 March 5 £179

25 April 5 £219

23 May 5 £219

8 August 5 £259

5 & 12 September 5 £249


17 October 5 £239

14 & 21 November 5 £229

5 & 12 December 5 £219 √23 December 5 £299 √

• 4 Nights hotel accommodation• Breakfast daily, 4 dinners• 2 Included excursions

• Theme - Turkey & Tinsel/Festive• Single Supplement £49

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12 February 4 £129

11 March 4 £149

8 April 4 £169

6 May 4 £179

10 June 4 £179

1 & 15 July 4 £179

2 September 4 £189



7 October 4 £169

11, 18 & 25 November 4 £169

2 & 16 December 4 £169• 3 Nights hotel accommodation• Breakfast daily, 3 dinners

• 1 Included excursion• Single Supplement £39

Half board

Centrally located Ostend hotel


Extra NIGHT

Extra EXCURSION

Travel Tips

Tracey James

Make the most of your FREE Leisuretime

Destination Guide to find out more

about the sights and must-see places

in Bruges, Ostend and Ghent. We’ve

even included walking maps to ensure

you don’t miss anything! Also, check

out the statue of Marvin Gaye, who

lived in Ostend in 1981, inside the 1950s

landmark, the Kursaal.


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Centrally located Ostend hotel


A great opportunity to tickle your taste-buds! Sample the best that Belgium has to offer, from world-renowned handmade chocolate and Flemish delicacies to Antwerp’s finest beers and whiskeys. Discover Mechelen (before everyone else catches on!), one of Flanders’ most underrated historic cities and overloaded with fine churches and baroque buildings. Last but not least is Antwerp, the home of Rubens and boasting cafe-filled cobbled lanes, a riverside fortress and a truly impressive cathedral.

Discover the beautiful town of Bruges and uncover over 100 years of history in Ypres on our exceptional new tour to Belgium. People from all over the world have fallen in love with Bruges, the ‘city of a thousand photo opportunities’.Nothing brings history alive more vividly than visiting the places where it happened. Only the hardest of hearts fail to be moved by historic Ypres where the British association with the city remained constant throughout WWI. Take the opportunity to pay your respects at the war memorials and to see how the area has been lovingly and respectfully restored with an eye to the future, yet never forgetting the past.

Flavours of Flanders

In Flanders Fields

BELGIUM

BELGIUM

Holiday Inn Express MechelenFlanked by centuries-old architecture, the inviting Holiday Inn Express Mechelen City Centre is in the heart of Mechelen and just a short walk from the town square.

• Bar • Lounge area • Terrace

Antwerp Our first mission? To find the best chocolate Belgium has to offer. For this we visit the beautiful Palace in the Meir to sample the finest of chocolate in the grandest of settings. ‘The Chocolate Line’ is honoured worldwide as the number one in the world and provides a unique gastronomic experience. Free time in Antwerp affords the opportunity to sample some traditional Flemish fare and maybe a glass, or two, of Antwerp’s most famous beer, the De Konicke, before we head to the Molenberg Whisky Distillery. Take a guided walk through the miller’s farm and whisky distillery and enjoy a tasting of Gouden Carolus Single Malt and a free souvenir whisky glass.

Holiday Highlights

Holiday Highlights

£1994 Days from

£2194 Days

Breakfast

Free WIFI

Whisky tasting

Chocolate tasting

Centrally located hotel

Weekend Short Break

Half Board

Welcome Drink

Tea & Coffee after dinner

Free WIFI

Entry to Flanders Fields Museum

Weekend Short Break

No single supplement*

Included Excursions

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29 April 4 £199

8 July 4 £209

12 August 4 £229• 3 Nights’ hotel accommodation• Breakfast daily

• 1 included excursion• Single Supplement £89

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18 March 4 £219• 3 Nights’ hotel accommodation• Breakfast daily & 3 dinners• 1 included excursion

• No single supplement applies to the first three rooms booked

Mercure RoeselareLocated in the centre of West-Flanders, the brand new Mercure Roeselare is just a short drive from both Bruges and Ypres. The stylish rooms are equipped with all modern comforts including flat-screen television, minibar, tea & coffee making facilities and complimentary toiletries.

Ypres In WWI some 300,000 Allied soldiers died in the ‘Salient’, a bow-shaped bulge that formed the front line. The town itself was completely flattened by bombardment. We also visit the Flanders Fields Museum, a multisensory experience giving a balanced, yet moving introduction to the history of Ypres.

In BrugesBruges is one of the most beautiful towns in Europe where dreamy canals link exceptionally photogenic market squares lined with soaring towers, historic churches and old whitewashed almshouses.

Included Excursions


• Lounge area• Bicycle hire

NO SINGLE

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Blooming BrilliantBELGIUM

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22 April 4 £229

• 3 nights’ hotel accommodation• Breakfast daily

• 2 Included excursions • Single Supplement £89

A sea of muscari, wild tulips, violets, azaleas and rhododendrons spreads out under the ancient trees and welcomes you to the Floralia Exhibition at Grand Bigard Castle. There is also a prestigious indoor exhibition in the 1000m² newly restored greenhouse with a frequently changing display of flower beds and flower arrangements. This beautiful tour includes a one-day ticket to the exhibition and an excursion to Antwerp with its café-filled cobbled lanes, a riverside fortress and a truly impressive cathedral.

Novotel Leuven CentrumIntimate and lively, Leuven is an ancient capital, a prominent brewing centre and Flanders’ oldest university town. Our modern hotel is only a 15-minute walk from both the Stella Artois Brewery and the city centre, and is perfect for a short break. the city centre, and is perfect for a short break.

Belgium in Bloom

Holiday Highlights

Breakfast

Entry to Floralia Exhibition

Excursion to Antwerp

Staying at the Novotel Leuven Centrum



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8 July 4 £239

Antwerp is renowned as the home of diamonds and Rubens. However in 2016 it will also celebrate the diamond anniversary event of the Tall Ships Race, involving some of the world’s most spectacular vessels. During your holiday you’ll have the opportunity to see this marvellous race for yourself and also to discover the fascinating city of Brussels, where the Grand Place ranks as one of the world’s most beautiful squares.

The City of Diamonds& Tall Ships

Holiday Highlights

Breakfast

Excursion to Tall ShipsRace, Antwerp

Excursion to Brussels




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12 August 4 £239

This is a unique opportunity to visit the Brussels Flower Carpet, a special event that takes place once every two years in Brussels. The Grand Place is transformed with an intricate arrangement of 750,000 begonias for four days only, and is truly a sight to behold. We’ve also included an excursion to Antwerp where a quest to find Belguim’s finest chocolate is the order of the day. For this we visit the beautiful Palace in the Meir to sample the finest of chocolate in the grandest of settings. ‘The Chocolate Line’ is honoured worldwide as the number one in the world and provides a unique gastronomic experience.

Chocolates & Flowers

Holiday HighlightsBreakfast

Excursion to Brussels Flower Carpet

Chocolate tasting



Not content with having some of the most beautiful cities in the world, Belgium is also renowned for hosting some of the biggest international events. Flower lovers can choose from the springtime International Flower Exhibition in the grounds of Grand Bigard Castle, the Carpet of Flowers that dominates the centres of Brussels in August or the world-famous Floralies in Ghent. Staying at our carefully selected hotels you’ll enjoy the very best of Belgium in bloom.

£2294 Days from


• Lounge area


AMAZING

SPECIAL EVENTS

With plans to move its colourful Floralies event into the city centre for the first time, Ghent is guaranteed to put on a spectacular floral extravaganza. Nature-inspired projects, exhibitions, floral art and inspirational gardens jostle for attention against a backdrop of awe-inspiring locations throughout Ghent. Staying close to beautiful Bruges, you’ll also have plenty of time to explore its tree-lined canals, soaring towers and cobbled lanes. Also included is an excursion to Antwerp, a city bursting with startling architectural and cultural contrasts.

Floralies & A Trio of Belgian Cities

The Belgian Riviera

BELGIUM

BELGIUM

Holiday Highlights

Holiday Highlights

£3395 Days

£3295 Days

Half Board


Free WIFI

Outdoor swimming pool

Excursion to Floralies, Ghent


Free time in Bruges

Half Board

Free porterage on arrival and departure

Free coffee, tea and water daily

One-day tram ticket

Leonardo Hotel, BrugesThe contemporary Leonardo Hotel Brugge is positioned in a quiet, rural location just a few kilometres from Bruges. All 101 modern bedrooms are equipped with hairdryer, TV and tea & coffee making facilities. There are plenty of ground floor rooms and all floors are accessible by lift. DATES

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25 April 5 £339• 4 nights’ hotel accommodation• Breakfast daily, 4 dinners

• 2 Included excursions• Single Supplement £99

Ibis De HaanThis brand new hotel enjoys an excellent location in the centre of De Haan on the Belgian coast. Equipped with the new Sweet Bed by Ibis bedding, the new ibis room offers the ultimate in comfort: desk, internet, parquet flooring, LCD flat screen TV with all the best channels and a bathroom with shower.

Ghent Ghent is one of Europe’s best kept secrets, small enough to feel cosy but large enough to be vibrant. With fabulous canal-side architecture, a wealth of quirky bars and some of Belgium’s most fascinating museums, this is a city you really won’t want to miss. Explore top city attractions such as the belfry, St Nicholas’ Church, the Castle of the Counts of Flanders (Gravensteen) and the historic buildings and medieval port at the Graslei.

In BrugesBruges is one of the most beautiful towns in Europe where dreamy canals link exceptionally photogenic market squares lined with soaring towers, historic churches and old whitewashed almshouses. Wander the cobblestone streets of the romantic Minnewater, or Lake of Love, enjoy a boat tour along the canals or visit the Church of Our Lady to see Michelangelo’s exquisite sculpture of ‘Madonna with Child’.

Included Excursions

• Bar • Beakfast room

• Lounge area

• Bar • Lounge area

• Outdoor swimming pool

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• 4 nights’ hotel accommodation• Breakfast daily & 4 dinners

• 2 included excursions • Single Supplement £109

Free Drinks on us!*(5 vouchers per person per night for selected beer, wine & soft drinks)

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The chic seaside town of De Haan is one of Belgium’s most engaging resorts and a delightful addition to our 2016 programme. Staying in the brand new Ibis de Haan, our five-day holiday gives you the opportunity to explore the beautiful medieval city of Ghent with its fabulous canals, architecture and fascinating museums, and Bruges, the ‘city of a thousand photo opportunities’. We’ve even included a tram ticket so you can indulge in a spot of beach-hopping. The tramline is the longest in the world with 70 stops so you’re bound to find the perfect spot!

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Croatia is the place everyone is talking about and it offers a unique blend of fantastically diverse experiences. Delve into the country’s rich history, enjoy some fun in the sun and take in some of the most spectacular scenery you’ll ever see. Modern day Croatia is stylish and cultured with a Mediterranean lifestyle and service standards are usually high. The Venetian-era port towns on the west coast include the top seaside destinations of Porec and Rovinj and the area is also renowned for its fabulous cuisine.

Croatia is definitely a ‘must-see’ destination and now is the perfect time to visit, before everyone else discovers it.

Must Do's• Try the local cuisine. Delicacies include superb dried ham (like Parma ham)

and local cheeses, famous Kvarner Bay scampi (langoustines) and Ston

mussels and oysters

• Venture inland and see a different world of national parks, forests,

waterfalls, mountains and rural traditions

• Visit the old town of Porec with its beautiful cobbled streets and lovely

bars and restaurants

• Take home some of the local olive oil. It is known that during the time of

ancient Rome, Istrian olive oil was considered through the empire to be the finest

Belgium & NetherlandsBelgium & NetherlandsCroatia


Now is the perfect time to discover Croatia, undoubtedly a destination on the up combining stunningly beautiful scenery, a rich history, fabulous food and warm hospitality. You’ll stay in Porec nestled on the shores of the heart-shaped Istrian Peninsula, a resort with undeniable charm and no less than 15 Blue Flag beaches. From here you have the opportunity to explore the sparking Adriatic Riviera, Croatia’s largest island, the gaping chasm that inspired Jules Verne and the magnificent Roman monuments of Pula. Not content with a single destination, our expertly planned itinerary also includes time to explore Salzburg and picture-postcard Lake Bled. We’ve even included wine and beer with your evening meals – Zivjeli!

The Pearl of the AdriaticCROATIA

Holiday Highlights

Half board*

Free Wifi


Free drink with dinner (soft drink, glass of wine or pintof draught beer)*

Daytime and nighttime entertainment programme*

Fantastic hotel facilities*

Beach on your doorstep*

Time in Salzburg

Time at Lake Bled

Travel Tips

Natalie Wheadon Holiday SalesConsultant

Take a boat trip down

the coast to Lim Fiord

and Rovinj. While the 10km-long

fiord has steep mountains rising

from both sides, Rovinj offers

stunning Venetian-style architecture.

£54910 Days

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With a great range of facilities and located opposite the beach, this resort hotel is perfect for relaxing and exploring the nearby resort of Porec. All rooms are en suite with satellite television, har dryer, mini bar and safe.

• Outdoor swimming pool• Bar• Pool bar• Restaurant• 100 metres from the beach

• TV room• Souvenir shop• Tennis courts• Table tennis• Entertainment programme

Hotel Laguna Park, Porec

• 7 nights (4 nights overnight hotels, 5 nights Laguna Park Hotel) • Breakfast daily & 5 dinners • 2 Included excursions

• *Inclusions apply to Laguna Park Hotel• Single Supplement £99

Castles, Chasms &CathedralsMost famous for the gaping chasm that inspired Jules Verne, and for its medieval castle, Pazin gives you a taste of the real Croatia with its small-town feel and surrounding countryside. Pula, nestled beneath seven hills, boasts a wealth of Roman architecture including the Temple of Augustus and the spectacular amphitheatre. We also make a stop at the beautiful Venetian town of Rovinj and the Cathedral of Saint Euphemia, with its 60-metre bell tower and fabulous pine forest views.

Island HoppingSheltered by soaring mountains, the Kvarner Gulf showcases some of the Croatian coast’s most enticing features; coastal hills and mountains, picturesque fishing villages, sparkling seas and unspoiled islands. We visit the fashionable seaside resort of Opatija and hop over to one of Croatia’s largest and most interesting islands, Krk with its labyrinth of narrow cobbled streets and ancient city walls.

Included Excursions

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Holiday Highlights

• Return coach transfers to the port

• Comfortable cabin accommodation

• Full board - dinner, lunch and break-

fast plus late night snacks

• All cabins with en-suite facilities

• Stylish entertainment, cabarets

& classical interludes

• Leisure facilities

• Port Taxes

The Bahamian flagged Marco Polo cruise ship with her handsome traditional profile, beautiful teak decks and distinctive dark blue hull is a classic ocean liner. She can accommodate up to 800 guests within a warm and friendly atmosphere that reflects a truly intimate criuse experience. The ms Marco Polo is fully stabilised and air conditioned and has eight passenger decks serviced by three main lobbies and four lifts.

The Marco Polo cruise ship offers a wide range of public facilities including the impressive Waldorf Restaurant offering a traditional two sitting fixed time dining option and, as an alternative more informal experience, the stylish Marco's Bistro. There are five main lounges; the elegant Captain's Club, a perfect venue for pre-dinner cocktails with resident pianist; relaxing Palm Garden, with wonderful panoramic ocean views; and the stylish Columbus Lounge where the head barman will soon get to know your favourite drink. Scott's Bar, located on Amundsen Deck, is an ideal spot for night owls.

Other amenities on board include the well stocked Livingston Library, the Nansen Card Room, an Internet Café, a shopping arcade and photo gallery, the beautifully appointed Jade Wellness Centre offering hairdressing and beauty treatments, fitness and exercise equipment, and sauna and massage facilities. There is an outdoor swimming pool, three whirlpools and a medical centre. In addition, and in keeping with her heritage, the Amundsen Deck offer a traditional walk around promenade.

There is a good selection of comfortable cabin accommodation ranging from standard to de luxe with 70% of cabins on board the Marco Polo cruise ship having an ocean view.

Marco Polo offers a more traditional and intimate cruise and mainly cruises to scenic and cultural destinations. It operates as a 'child-free' ship.

Cruise Line: Cruise & Maritime VoyagesGross Tonnage: 22,080grt

Registry: BahamasClassification Society: Det Norske Veritas

Passenger Capacity: 425 cabins (max 800 passengers)

Re-built: Greece 1993Cruising Speed: 16.5 knots

Passenger Decks: 8Lifts: 4

Electric Current: 100/220V ACStabilised & Air Conditioned: Yes

Officers & Crew: InternationalCruise Staff & Entertainers:

British & InternationalLength: 578.4ft (176.3m)

Beam: 77.4ft (23.6m)

Marco Polo

Cruises From BristolCRUISES

Discover hidden gems with the opportunity to visit some beautiful gardens including Monet’s Garden in Normandy and Tresco’s famous Abbey Gardens in the Isles of Scilly before cruising Norway’s breathtaking fjordland. Towering peaks capped in dazzling snow, dramatic waterfalls and idyllic fjord villages combine to make what promises to be a magical cruise.

Springtime Gardens & Fjordland

Canary Islands and Madeira

CRUISES

CRUISIES

Holiday Highlights

Holiday Highlights

£135911 Days from

£167915 Days from

• Return coach transfers to Avonmouth • Isles of Scilly • Honfleur • Rouen • Ulvik(Norway) • Flam (Norway) • Bergen (Norway)

31 MARCH BOARD

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Standard Twin Inner FULL 11 £1359

Standard Twin Ocean View FULL 11 £1859

Standard+ Twin Inner FULL 11 £1499

Standard+ Twin Ocean View FULL 11 £1999

Single Inner FULL 11 £2769

Single Ocean View FULL 11 £3589• Other cabin types available on request

17 OCTOBER BOARD

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Standard Twin Inner FULL 15 £1679

Standard Twin Ocean View FULL 15 £2309

Standard+ Twin Inner FULL 15 £1849

Standard+ Twin Ocean View FULL 15 £2489

Single Inner FULL 15 £3469

Single Ocean View FULL 15 £4509• Other cabin types available on request


Four contrasting Atlantic islands beckon on this wonderful autumn escape south to warmer climes. This delightful voyage has time at sea to relax, unwind and enjoy the wide choice of facilities on board Marco Polo. And yet it promises a host of exciting experiences every time you step ashore. Beautiful Madeira and the ever-popular Canary Islands of Lanzarote, Tenerife and Gran Canaria will, together with Gibraltar and Lisbon, make this a voyage to remember.

• Return coach transfers to Avonmouth • La Coruna, Spain • Gibraltar • Arrecife, Lanzarote • Santa Cruz, Tenerife • Las Palmas,Gran Canaria • Funchal, Madeira • Lisbon, Portuga

La Palmyre

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Dordogne

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Provence

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Rouen

24

Paris

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Disneyland® Paris

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Lille

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Just a hop, skip and jump across the Channel, France is the perfect destination for a relaxing coach holiday. The picturesque countryside of Northern France, the breathtaking romance of Paris, the romantic chateaux of the Dordogne and the glamour of the French Riviera leave you spoilt for choice. Sample sensational cuisine and local wines, visit some of the world’s most famous museums, art galleries and monuments, head to the glorious Dordogne or explore the highlights of Provence. It just goes to show; you don’t have to travel far to experience a fantastic adventure.

Must Do's• Walk along the banks of the River Seine, from the Eiffel Tower to the Louvre and

take in the city’s most majestic sights

• Rub shoulders with the rich and famous on the French Riviera

• Commemorate the 100-year anniversary of the Battle of the Somme

• Get a real taste of Normandy and try the local Calvados and Benedictine

France


Our great value holiday allows you to experience the very best of Normandy. With its soaring Gothic cathedral, Fine Arts Museum, Joan of Arc Church and vibrant cultural scene, Rouen is the perfect place to start. Our centrally located hotel is within walking distance of the main sights. We’ve also included a full day excursion to Monet’s favourite port town of Honfleur with the chance to sample Normandy’s finest Benedictine and a drop of Calvados along the way!

In the centenary year of the Battle of the Somme, travel back through history on a journey you'll never forget. Based in the Lille area you’ll visit key locations of the Somme and Ypres Salient where you can discover the battlefield sites and moving memorials. You’ll also have time to explore Lille with its lovely old town, renowned art museums and wonderful shopping.

A Taste of Normandy

The Somme: 100 Years

FRANCE

FRANCE

Holiday Highlights

Holiday Highlights

£1894 Days from

£2694 Days

Breakfast

Welcome Drink

Entry to the Benedictine Palace

Half Board

Welcome Drink


Entry to In Flanders Field Museum

Guided walking tour of Ypres

Hotel Ibis Rouen Centre Rive DroiteLocated on the banks of the Seine, the hotel is a short walk from the town centre and Rouen Cathedral. The hotel has 88 modern, air-conditioned en suite rooms equipped with hairdryer and TV.

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20 May 4 £189

15 July 4 £199

7 October 4 £199• 3 Nights’ hotel accommodation• Breakfast daily

• 1 Included excursion • Single Supplement £89

Hotel Altia, Lille A warm welcome awaits you at this charming hotel. Tasteful decor and personal service combine to ensure a home-from-home atmosphere. The hotel has 118 modern, en suite bedrooms equipped with flat screen television, hairdryer and tea & coffee making facilities.

Ypres In WWI some 300,000 Allied soldiers died in the ‘Salient’. Testament to an unbowed spirit is the convincingly rebuilt and restored Ypres Lakenhalle, one of the most spectacular buildings in Belgium. Enjoy a guided tour of Ypres and a visit to the In Flanders Field Museum, a multisensory experience giving a balanced, yet moving introduction to the history of Ypres.

ArrasArras is a marvellous French town with exceptional Flemish-style arcaded buildings and two subterranean WWI sites. Visit the atmospheric Wellington Quarry, created in memorial to the thousands of British and Commonwealth soldiers who lived, fought and died in these tunnels during the 1917 Battle of Arras. Modern technology true mean visitors gain a real picture of the life of the ordinary soldier.

Included Excursions

• Bar • Restaurant • Swimming pool

• Sauna • Fitness room


Calvados & Cider TastingADDED

VALUE

Making an ImpressionWhen you see Honfleur for the first time, it’s easy to understand why the Norman port features in so many Impressionist paintings. The cobblestone streets and old basin full of sail boats will have the most amateur of artists reaching for their paintbrush. Although you may have to make do with your trusty camera, it’s hard not to fall in love with this maritime town. En route we’ll give you a real taste of Normandy with visits to local producers to sample some of the best cider, Calvados and Benedictine you’ll ever taste!

Included Excursions


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3 June 4 £269

12 August 4 £269

14 October 4 £269• 3 nights’ hotel accommodation• Breakfast daily & 3 dinners



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With miles of sandy beaches, elegant seaside resorts, historic towns and Cognac country on the doorstop, the west coast of France is one of France’s hidden gems and the perfect place to get away from it all. Our brand new tour gives you the chance to explore the seafaring city of La Rochelle, to step back time in Rochefort and to sample the best that Cognac has to offer. We’ve even included a spot of island-hopping with a visit to the beautiful, unspoiled Île de Ré.

Hidden Gems of the French CoastFRANCE

Holiday Highlights

£5798 Days

Just a 10-minute walk from the beautiful sand beach, this family-run hotel offers a warm welcome and the perfect location from which to explore the Atlantic coast. All 48 en suite rooms are equipped with television and hair dryer. Just a mile from the hotel is Le Palmyre Zoo, great for a day out, and Le Palmyre itself has a huge choice of restaurants, cafes and shops. Make time to visit La Coubre beach; visit the lighthouse or take a walk along the lovely beach boulevard and admire the views.

• Bar • Restaurant • Large outdoor terrace

Le Palmyre Hotel

Half board*

Welcome Drink*



Free use of leisure facilities*

Gift on departure*

Cognac tasting

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21 May 8 £579


• 7 nights (2 nights overnight hotel, 5 nights Le Palmyr Hotel) • Breakfast daily, 5 dinners & 5 lunches

• 3 included excursions • *Inclusions apply to Le Palmyr Hotel• Single Supplement £199

La Rochelle & Île de Ré La Rochelle is bursting with rich reminders of its seafaring importance, both past and present. Arcaded walkways, half-timbered houses and ghoulish gargoyles stand side by side with the white billowing sails of the yachts in the marina. Île de Ré is, quite simply, delightful and a real hidden gem, with quaint fishing villages, whitewashed houses and streets filled with craft shops.

Barrels of FunCognac is well worth a visit even if you’re not a fan of the local tipple. It’s a town full of history with its own Chateau and the Roman church of Saint-Leger. We’ve included a visit to Remy Martin, where you are taken step by step through the production of Cognac, from vine to bottle. We also visit Saintes, which has its own Arc de Triomphe and a huge amphitheatre.

RochefortOnce a sleepy fishing village, Rochefort boasts a rich maritime history. With eclectic museums, elegant boulevards and historic fortifications it’s easy to see why it’s become one of France’s most popular resorts.

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Rub shoulders with the rich and famous as you explore one of the most beautiful coastlines in the world. Staying in the charming marina town of St Raphael, our great value holiday gives you the chance to experience glitzy Monaco and jet-set St Tropez, as well as picture postcard Antibes and the world fragrance capital of Grasse. There’ll also be plenty of time to soak up the sun and recharge your batteries at our superb centrally located hotel.

That Riviera TouchFRANCE

Travel Tips

Abby O'ConnorHoliday SalesConsultant

Make the most of the beaches in St Raphael.

They are less crowded, but just as good,

as some of the other beaches on the

Riviera. Flags are used to let you know

if the beach tide is safe for swimming.

A green flag gives the all clear for

swimming, and a red flag means don’t

go in! Also try to make time to visit the

flower, seafood and fruit market in the

old town.

Holiday Highlights

£5998 Days

Monte Carlo & Grasse Fortunes may be made and lost, but Monte Carlo retains its quiet dignity as home to more millionaires per square mile than anywhere on earth. It's home to one of the world’s most beautiful, and civilised casinos - who knows? You may end up owning one of those luxury yachts that look so inviting down in the harbour below. We also visit a leading perfumery in the historic town of Grasse.

St TropezA jet-set favourite, St Tropez is arguably one of the most famous resorts in the world. Stroll along the port and indulge in some celebrity spotting! You’ll also make a stop at Port Grimaud, known as “Little Venice”, to admire its canals, bridges, boutiques and charming houses.

Antibes & Juan Les PinsAntibes is the cultural heart of the Cote D’Azur with its old town, home to the colourful flower market and well worth a visit. Juan Les Pins boasts a beautiful beach and promenade, perfect for an afternoon stroll.

Included Excursions

Just a 10-minute walk from the beach and town centre, this modern resort-style hotel has a host of facilities and is the perfect place to relax. All rooms have either a balcony or terrace and are fully air-conditioned with a flat-screen television, minibar and tea & coffee making facilities. There’s a golf course next to the hotel so you can make the best of the wonderful climate and play a round or two.• Restaurant • Bar • Swimming pool • Tennis courts • Sauna • Jacuzzi

Mercure St Raphael

Half board*

Welcome Drink*



Cookery demonstration & tasting on one afteroon*

Free us of leisure facilities*

Free Wifi*

Happy Hour(beer & wine) 6pm - 7pm nightly*

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• 7 nights (2 nights overnight hotel, 5 nights Mercure St Raphael)• Breakfast daily & 5 dinners

• 3 included excursions • *Inclusions apply to Mercure St Raphael• Single Supplement £189


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• 7 nights (2 nights overnight hotel, 5 nights Hotel Le Relais Castlenau)• Breakfast daily & 5 dinners

• 3 included excursions • *Inclusions apply to Le Relais Castlenau• Single Supplement £199

This charming hotel sits in the beautiful village of Loubressac with magnificent views over the Dordogne Valley and the Chateau de Castelnau, and provides a perfect base to explore the best of the Dordogne. Each of the 40 en suite bedrooms has a television and hair dryer. Loubressac is a magical village and it's worth taking the time to explore the castle, medieval buildings and 12th century church. In addition to being a 'most beautiful village', Loubressac is also classified as a 'village fleuri' (village in bloom) for its colourful floral displays.

• Restaurant • Bar

• Swimming pool • Outdoor terrace

Hotel Le Relais Castlenau, Loubressac

With its picturesque hilltop villages, romantic chateaux, fabulous food and legendary vineyards, it’s no wonder so many of us return to this beautiful part of France time after time. The excellent location and stunning views from our hotel mean you may never want to leave, but with day trips to the pilgrimage site of Rocamadour, medieval Sarlat and ‘one of the most beautiful villages in France as well as a traditional river cruise on a Gabarre included in your holiday, we are sure we can tempt you away.

The Glorious DordorgneFRANCE

Holiday Highlights

Includes a River CruiseADDED

VALUE

Villages of the DordogneExplore some of the most beautiful villages that the region has to offer. La Roque Gageac is the idyllic launch pad for our river cruise on a Gabarre, a traditional flat-bottomed boat, past stunning countryside and picture-perfect chateaux.

RocamadourMore photo opportunities await as we travel though the lush countryside to the stunning pilgrimage village of Rocamadour. Your first glimpse of the cliffside steeples and chapels will remain with you long after your holiday has ended. Enjoy time at leisure visiting the quaint shops selling local produce, and marvel at the grandeur of the Church of Notre Dame.

Sarlat & the Gardens of the Manoir d’EyrignacBoasting some of the region’s best-preserved medieval architecture, Sarlat’s picturesque buildings and squares have made it a favourite location for film directors. We continue to the nearby Jardins du Manoir d’Eyrignac, offering an amazing feast for the senses with something to delight everyone.

Included Excursions

£6298 Days

Half board*

Welcome Drink*


Outdoor Terrace*

Swimming pool*

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4 June 8 £629

16 July 8 £629

27 August 8 £629



Delight in the diversity of Provence as you indulge in a feast for all the senses. Our exceptional holiday has something for everyone; fabulous food, colourful markets, cultural sights and a wealth of landscapes. Staying in the very heart of the area you’ll have the chance to visit majestic Avignon, Nimes, the amazing feat of engineering that is the Pont du Gard and St Remy de Provence, where Van Gogh lived and painted Starry Night.

A Week in ProvenceFRANCE

Holiday Highlights

£4997 Days

The hotel is just a 10-minute walk from Place du Marche aux Herbes and Uzes Cathedral. Relax in the beautiful Provencal style gardens and take in the delights of the village of Uzès from our centrally located hotel . All 65 en suite rooms offer free WiFi, 24-hour room service, and flat-screen television with satellite channels.

• Restaurant• Bar• Outdoor swimming pool

• Tennis Court• Table Tennis• Free WIFI

Best Western Uzès Pont du Gard

Travel TipsTry a bowl of Bouillabaisse, a Provencal staple. Few dishes epitomise Provence

as well as this fish stew, traditionally served

with rouille (spicy mayonnaise) on thickly

sliced bread. Also take some time to explore

Uzès.The ancient centre houses Le Duché,

a medieval castle with four towers, the

lovely Place aux Herbes with terrace cafés

and surrounding arcades, and the tall

Fenestrelle tower at the cathedral, fashioned

after the Leaning Tower of Pisa.

Avignon The old town encircled by medieval ramparts is full of fascinating sights, but pride of place goes to Palais des Papes, the 14th-century home of the papacy. After a tour of the palace (entrance included), take a leisurely wander through the old town before heading out to the Pont St-Bénezet, Avignon’s ancient bridge that now sits stranded halfway across the Rhône River.

Pont du Gard & NimesExperience 2,000 years of history and admire the sheer technical genius of the Pont du Gard, part of the Roman aqueduct and listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. Nimes is a beautiful city and home to a host of Roman buildings including a magnificent amphitheatre, used as a setting for the film Gladiator, and 2000 year-old temple.

Starry Starry NightBirthplace of Nostradamus and the inspiration for Van Gogh’s Starry Night, St Remy de Provence continues to inspire artists and writers. Stroll through the narrow winding streets of the old town and have lunch in one of the many fabulous restaurants.

Included Excursions

Half Board

Welcome Drink*


Tea & Coffee after dinner*

Entry to the Pope’s Palace

Free Use of Outdoor Swimming Pool & Tennis Courts*ADDED

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21 May 7 £499

4 September 7 £499• 6 nights (2 nights overnight hotel, 4 nights Hotel Uzes Pont du Gard) • Breakfast daily & 4 dinners• 3 Included excursions

• *Inclusions apply to Hotel Uzes Pont du Gard• Single Supplement £179



Jasmine WilliamsHoliday SalesConsultant

This popular city continues to delight both first-time visitors and those who return for more. It’s the perfect destination to explore by coach and our value for money holiday allows you to see the best of the city by both day and night. Staying in our centrally located hotels you’ll also be able to explore the sights under your own steam and sample some of that famous Parisian cuisine. Want to see more? Then our optional day out to the Palace of Versailles, just a short drive from the city centre, gives you an experience you’ll never forget.

Paris: The City of LightsFRANCE

Holiday Highlights

Holiday Highlights

Breakfast

Free Seine river cruise

Free time to enjoy Paris


Breakfast

Free Seine river cruise

Free time to enjoy Paris


£219

£199

4 Days from

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We’ll Always Have ParisTravel down the Champs Elysees and see the famous Arc de Triomphe before disembarking the coach at the Eiffel Tower where we'll board our river cruise. The rest of the day is yours to enjoy the city of leisure. Go the top of the Tower and take in the views, discover the treasures of the Louvre or the gargoyled architecture of Notre Dame. Later this afternoon we’ll take you back to your hotel.

The City of LightsAt night Paris is beautifully illuminated, giving the city a magical and unique atmosphere. There’ll be time to enjoy an evening meal at leisure before we take a tour of the main sights, stopping at Place du Trocadero for stunning views over the Seine and Eiffel Tower.

Included ExcursionsPalace of Versailles (optional)Enjoy a free day in Paris or join our excursion to the fabulous Palace of Versailles (admission approximately £15). Step back in time to as you explore France’s most famous and grand chateau.

Added Option

Ibis La DefenseOverlooking the Seine in a prestigious area of the city, the hotel is opposite the metro station, allowing you to be at the foot of the Eiffel Tower in less than ten minutes! Equipped with the new “Sweet Bed by ibis” bedding, all rooms are en suite with television, hair dryer and internet.• Bar • Restaurant

Nicknamed the ‘City of Light’, Paris is an elegant and time-honoured city with a rich cultural history and classic spirit. Everything about the capital oozes elegance, from its world-famous landmarks and rich art history, to its fine dining and luxury fashion. Discover iconic artefacts at the Musée du Louvre, enjoy a picnic lunch at Luxembourg Gardens, or fall in love while looking out over the city’s moonlit landscape on top of the Eiffel Tower.

We’ll Always Have ParisTravel down the Champs Elysees and see the famous Arc de Triomphe before disembarking the coach at the Eiffel Tower where we'll board our river cruise. The rest of the day is yours to enjoy the city of leisure. Go the top of the Tower and take in the views, discover the treasures of the Louvre or the gargoyled architecture of Notre Dame. Later this afternoon we’ll take you back to your hotel.

The City of LightsAt night Paris is beautifully illuminated, giving the city a magical and unique atmosphere. There’ll be time to enjoy an evening meal at leisure before we take a tour of the main sights, stopping at Place du Trocadero for stunning views over the Seine and Eiffel Tower.

Included Excursions

Disneyland Paris® (optional)Enjoy a free day in Paris or join our magical day out to Disneyland Paris (admission £59). Meet your favourite Disney characters, enjoy parades, spectacular shows and exciting rides in both Disneyland® Park and Walt Disney Studios® Park. Your driver will take you right to the heart of the magic so, whether you want to see what all the fuss is about or feel like re-living some of your favourite experiences, our great value-for-money day out is not to be missed!

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30 September 4 £219• 3 Nights hotel accommodation• Breakfast daily


Ibis MontmartreEnjoying a prime location at the foot of Sacré Couer and just a short walk from the Moulin Rouge, the Ibis Montmartre is in the perfect location for sightseeing! Equipped with the new “Sweet Bed by ibis” bedding, all rooms are en suite with television, hair dryer and internet• Bar • Restaurant

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15 April 4 £199

22 July 4 £219

26 August 4 £219

28 October 4 £219• 3 Nights hotel accommodation• Breakfast daily



Enjoy a great value short break with the chance to spend two or three nights in the wonderful world of Disney. Keep your eyes peeled for your favourite characters, rub shoulders with swashbuckling pirates, zoom through time and space and look on in awe at the unforgettable firework and light displays over Sleeping Beauty Castle.

Summertime Specials

Breakfast

2 Day/2 Park Hopper Ticket

15th July - includes 3 Day Hopper Ticket

*Child price valid when there is 1 full paying adult per child sharing the same room

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Breakfast

2 Day/2 Park Hopper Ticket

20th May - includes 4 Day Hopper Ticket


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Hotel Santa Fe

Discover this oasis of comfort on Route 66, where a Santa Fe-themed Hotel delivers classic Disney value and hospitality. It's just a 20 minute walk away, or a few minutes by free shuttle, from the Parks. And you can enjoy up to 2 Extra Magic Hours in parts of Disneyland® Park on certain days. Most rooms have two double beds and all are en suite.

Vienna’s Magic Circus

With brightly coloured rooms and images of acrobats, jugglers and clowns throughout, this handpicked hotel has a real circus feel. And it's all just a few minutes from the Disney® Parks by free shuttle. Take a dip and relax in the hotel's very own indoor swimming complex. Rooms are en suite and have either two double beds or one double bed and one set of bunk beds.

Catch first bloom as spring leaps into life at Disneyland® Park. Springtime guests will be welcomed by waves of vibrant colours, flamboyant flowers and joyous music as this dance-filled celebration fills the park. Swing along to a sensational spring procession alive with Disney stars and elegant topiaries as Mother Nature comes out to play.

Swing Into Spring

Disney Dragons

Breakfast 2 Day/2 Park Hopper Ticket


Holiday Highlights

Sit back, relax and let us take you straight to the heart of the magic. Our team is highly knowledgeable about all things Disney, helping us to create the perfect Disney experience for you. Our great value for money holidays, to

both on-site and off-site hotels, include a 2 Park Hopper Ticket allowing you freedom to move between both Disney Parks and enjoy over 60 attractions.

Celebrate St David’s Day in style and enjoy this festival of all things Welsh! Mickey and Minnie get into the spirit of things with traditional Welsh costumes. At the end of the day see the fairytale castle come alive in a spectacular show of red, white and green fireworks. Dydd Gŵyl Dewi Hapus!

• 3 nights' accommodation • Breakfast daily *Based on 4 adults sharing a room. Early booking offer

• 2 or 3 nights' accommodation • Breakfast daily *Based on 4 adults sharing a room. Early booking offer

• 2 or 3 nights' accommodation • Breakfast daily *Based on 4 adults sharing a room. Early booking offer

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DATES HOTEL

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25 March Magic Circus 3 £189*

29 April Santa Fe 3 £189*

20 May Santa Fe 4 £259*

29 May Magic Circus 4 £219*

DATES HOTEL

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24 June Santa Fe 3 £199*

15 July Santa Fe 4 £259*

18 July Magic Circus 4 £229*

14 August Santa Fe 4 £199*

28 August Santa Fe 4 £239*

16 September Santa Fe 3 £169*

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Sporting EventsFRANCE

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1 October 3 £189

• 3 nights' accommodation 3* hotel, Greater Paris area

• Breakfast daily• Single Supplement £49

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• 3 nights' accommodation 3* hotel, Italian Riviera

• Breakfast daily• Single Supplement £60

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• 2 nights' accommodation• Breakfast daily

• Single Supplement £49

£1893 Days from

This is a great value opportunity to experience the glamour and excitement of the Monaco Grand Prix with travel, accommodation and race tickets included. Experience the excitement of the world's most prestigious Formula 1 event. This is the Grand Prix that every F1 racing driver wants to win, as the course winds its way through the streets of glamorous Monte Carlo. Join us in this electric atmosphere along with the long list of rich and famous who attend this event every year.

Revel in the excitement of this world famous endurance race. You will have the day and night at leisure to enjoy the race and the many other activities around the circuit, and experience the true 24 hours of Le Mans! The coach will be available throughout the day and night should you wish to return for any additional clothing, or to relax!

Enjoy the excitement and glamour as the Parisian glitterati and punters from across the globe gather for the running of Europe's richest horse race, which, in 2016, will move to elegant Chantilly. It's a spectacle that simply has to be seen - and a weekend you'll always remember. Centred around the magnificent Great Stables, Chantilly is the largest horse training area in France, training over 2,500 thoroughbreds each year. First held in 1920, the meeting itself attracts thoroughbred winners from Europe's biggest races. Jazz bands and champagne bars provide a wonderful backdrop for the flurry and excitement of each race.

Monaco Grand Prix

24 Hours Le Mans

The Prix de L’Arc de Triomphe

Holiday Highlights

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Breakfast

Admission to Chantilly racecourse for the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe

Return coach transfers to Chantilly

Breakfast

General admission ticket to24 Hours of Le Mans race

Coach transfer to the race circuit

Breakfast

Return coach transfers to the racecircuit on race day

Entry ticket for the Monaco Grand Prix at the standing only enclosure at the 'Rocher de Monaco' part of the course. Seated tickets available at a supplement. Please call for details.

Combine sightseeing and world class experiences on one of our live events holidays and get up close and personal to some of the biggest spectacles in the sporting calendar. Whatever your preferred sport, be it rugby or racing, we have the perfect short break for you, offering great value alongside once in a lifetime experiences.

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At the heart of Europe, Germany offers so many wonderful holiday opportunities. It’s a country of remarkable diversity from romantic river valleys and vast vineyards to magical forests, half-timbered towns and fairytale palaces. It’s the birthplace of Martin Luther, Albert Einstein and Karl Marx, of Goethe, Beethoven and the Brothers Grimm who, each in their own way, have left their mark on human history.

Our coach holidays to Germany combine ‘must-see’ destinations with a host of experiences and great value inclusions. So call us now and start looking forward to your next holiday.

Must Do's• Go for a walk in the Black Forest and try a piece of the world-famous gateau

• See the Rhine in Flames, a spectacular event on the legendary river

• Hit the Wine Trail and sample some of Germany’s best

• Step back in time at Colditz Castle and hear the stories of the infamous

‘bad boys’ camp

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• 6 nights (2 overnight hotel, 4 nights Hotel Baeren) • Breakfast daily & 6 dinners • 3 included excursions

• *Inclusions apply to Hotel Baeren• Single Supplement £69 - for the first 4 rooms booked

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4 June 7 £429


Combing two ‘must-see’ destinations with a host of experiences and inclusions, our holiday to the Black Forest and Alsace region has something for everyone. The home of stunningly beautiful wooded hills, charming towns and villages, cuckoo clocks and a world-famous chocolate gateau, the Black Forest has inspired enchanting tales of witches, castle towers and damsels in distress. Visit crystal clear lakes, pine-clad mountains and some of the most beautiful villages in Germany and experience for yourself the story behind the fairytale. A hop, step and jump across the border and you find yourself in Strasbourg, bursting with wonderful cuisine, beautiful buildings and historic gems.

The Black Forest & AlsaceGERMANY

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Once Upon A TimeSitting at the foot of the Black Forest’s vineyards and wooded slopes Freiburg is a storybook tableau of gabled town houses, cobbled lanes and a magnificent gothic cathedral. Triberg is famous for its cuckoo clocks, Germany’s highest waterfall and the original 1915 Black Forest gateau recipe. Don’t leave without trying a slice! Lake Titisee is a shimmering glacial lake, ringed by forest that will have you diving for your camera.

StrasbourgThe capital city of the Alsace region, Strasbourg is one of the great historic cities of Europe. We visit the fairytale historic quarter of Petite France, criss-crossed by narrow lanes and canals and Notre-Dame Cathedral, one of the grandest and most beautiful in the world.

A Walk in the Black ForestEnjoy a guided walk of Oberhamersbach before boarding the Little Train through the idyllic and romantic Hamersbach Valley. Enjoy the fresh air and wonderful woodland scenery that epitomises the Black Forest and indulge in some shopping and maybe a spot of lunch in the beautiful medieval town of Zell.

Happy Hour Nightly (6 - 7 pm)*ADDED

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Included Excursions

£4297 Days

Your hotel has been in the Kuber family for over 200 years, so you are assured a very warm welcome. Situated in the heart of the pretty village of Oberharmersbach, it exudes Black Forest charm with its style and quality of décor. The public areas are spacious and welcoming and the large beer garden and terrace are great for long, warm evenings. The 90 en suite bedrooms are traditionally furnished and nicely decorated and all have hairdryer and television.

• Restaurant • Bar • Beer Garden • Outdoor Terrace

Hotel Baeren, Oberharersbach

Half board*

Welcome drink*


BBQ Evening*

Guided Walk of the local area

Entry to local museum

Ride on the Little Train

Low Single Supplement


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The Eifel Mountains region is home to plunging valleys, idyllic lakes, beautiful villages and lush mountains, all coming together to create a perfect holiday landscape and a photographer’s paradise. You’ll stay in Monschau, a real hidden gem of a town, where the local speciality is Monschau Mustard – try it if you dare! If you can drag yourself away from your centrally located hotel, enjoy a drive through the Eifel National Park and explore the romantic town of Bad Munstereifel . You’ll also have the opportunity to discover Aachen, a city with a unique appeal thanks to its location in the border triangle with the Netherlands and Belgium. We’ve even managed to fit in a trip across the border to Holland and the beautiful town of Valkenburg, but don’t worry we’ll have you back at your hotel in time for Happy Hour!

Picturebook GermanyGERMANY

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Half board-

Welcome drink

Happy Hour on one evening(5 - 7 pm & 10pm - midnight)

Bowling on one evening

Free use of indoor pool and saunaTravel Tips

Take time to explore the

town of Monschau - it's

right on your doorstep! Visit the

Beer Museum and maybe take a tour

of the brewery itself. At the end of

your visit you can reward yourself

with a drop of Monschau's famous

home brew!

£3195 Days

Eifel National Park Spend the morning driving through the picturesque Eifel National Park, where the remote nature of the countryside is amazingly unspoilt and remains some of the most beautiful in western Germany. Our journey takes us to the romantic town of Bad Münstereifel, where there is plenty of time to enjoy the charming town centre with its half-timbered buildings and the views of the area.

Aachen & ValkenburgSee the magnificent city of Charlemagne and cross the border into Holland on one great day out. Aachen has been firmly on the map for centuries but it was Charlemagne who made it the capital of his vast Frankish Empire. See the magnificent cathedral and town hall before crossing the border into Holland to pay a visit to the beautiful town of Valkenburg, with its famous caves hewn into the rock, creating a magical atmosphere.

Included Excursions

This attractive hotel is situated in a quiet location by a pretty stream and only 300m from the centre of Monschau with its winding, cobbled streets and old buildings. The restaurant is a perfect setting in which to enjoy the excellent food. The 100 en suite bedrooms are decorated in warm and cosy colours and all have hairdryer and satellite television.

• Restaurant • Bar • Large indoor swimming pool

• Sauna • Skittles alley

Carat Hotel, Monschau

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As the summer sun sets over the Rhine Valley a flotilla of beautifully illuminated boats makes it way down the legendary river whilst hilltop fireworks light up the sky high above the mountains, castles and vineyards. This spectacular event is truly a sight to behold and is one of the oldest festivals in Germany. You’ll also visit Cologne, home to one of the world’s most magnificent cathedrals, and Koblenz, the northern gateway to the Romantic Rhine.

Rhine in FlamesGERMANY

Rhine in Flames Enjoy a magical evening on the river as you witness one of Europe’s most spectacular celebrations. Each one of our holidays celebrates a different festival taking place along the scenic River Rhine when magnificent fireworks light up the night sky.

KoblenzSituated in the picturesque landscape of the Rhine and Moselle and surrounded by four low mountain ranges is the 2000-year-old town of Koblenz. Its abundance of cultural monuments and historic buildings, its cosy lanes and narrow alleyways, the relaxed and happy atmosphere of its squares and river promenades make Koblenz the perfect place for exploring.

CologneCologne offers seemingly endless attractions, led by its famous cathedral whose filigree twin spires dominate the skyline. It’s regularly voted the country’s single most popular tourist attraction, but the city also boasts medieval churches galore, wonderful museums, roman walls – even a chocolate museum!

Travel Tips

Ceri JohnsonC.E.O

Visit the Chocolate Museum in Cologne

which showcases the 3000-year

long culture of chocolate around the

world. The highlight of the museum

is a 10-feet high chocolate fountain

and the museum staff will be happy

to dip waffles into the warm chocolate

to give you a taste!

Holiday Highlights

£3697 Days from

Included Excursions

This lovely family-run hotel is located close to the riverside promenade in the pretty Rhine village of Kamp-Bornhofen.

Relax on the hotel terrace, enjoy traditional regional cuisine and gather in the cosy bar in the evening. All 36 rooms are en suite with television.

• Bar • Lounge area • Restaurant

Jagerhof Hotel, Kamp-Bornhofen

Half board

Welcome Drink


Tea & coffee after dinner

Lunch instead of dinner on day of Rhine in Flames


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• 6 nights’ hotel accommodation• Breakfast daily, 5 dinners & 1 Lunch


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28 June 7 £369

9 August 7 £379



• 6 nights (2 nights overnight hotel, 4 nights Hotel Penta)• Breakfast daily & 4 dinners

• 2 included excursions • *Inclusions apply to Hotel Penta• Single Supplement £129

Situated on the Schlossberg hill with an excellent view overlooking Chemnitz’s historic quarter, this modern hotel offers comfortable rooms with air conditioning, a writing desk and all modern amenities, including satellite television, free WIFI and a free film channel.

• Restaurant • Bar • Lounge

• Indoor Swimming Pool • Sauna • Health Club

Hotel Penta, Chemnitz

Iconic monuments, beautiful destinations, rejuvenated cities and fascinating history combine on our wonderful tour of cultural Germany. With fabulous views over the old city, the Hotel Penta in Chemnitz is the perfect place from which to explore the mountain scenery, castles and cobble street market towns of Saxony including its capital, Dresden. Few other cities have undergone such a radical transformation as Dresden and our guided city tour gives you a unique insight into both the traditional and modern. Inspiring a string of books and films, Colditz Castle is a place of ingenious escape plans and Allied heroism. Learn about the fascinating history of the escape routes and the stories of the 30 men who managed to flee. Leipzig is synonymous with the lives of Bach and Wagner, where you can visit Europe’s oldest coffee-shop, or stroll through the arcades and courtyards of the city’s old town.

The Great EscapeGERMANY

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DresdenExplore this magnificent city, with the help of an experienced guide who will be able to show you all the sights. Known as the ‘Florence of the Elbe, Dresden is home to some mesmerising attractions and landmarks, such as Pillnitz Castle, Dresden Castle and Zwinger Palace.

Leipzig & Colditz CastleBuilt high on a crag above the sleepy town is the castle, a Renaissance fortress that has served as a hunting lodge and a hospital in its long history. However, it is most famous for being the site of the infamous ‘bad boys’ camp, a maximum security prisoner of war facility during the Second World War. A constant battle of wits between the Allied officers imprisoned there and the German guards resulted in more than 300 daring escape attempts; incredibly, just thirty prisoners were successful. Our guided tour takes you to the castle’s museum, which includes a variety of escape devices. Leipzig is one of Germany’s most historic cities and you’ll have time to admire the outstanding architecture and to browse its wonderful antique shops.

Included Excursions

£4697 Days

Half board*

Free Wifi*

Free Film Channel*


Guided Tour of Dresden

Tour of Colditz Castle & Museum

Guided Tour of Leipzig


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11 June 7 £469

10 July 7 £469



Our tour to the Moselle Valley is something rather special, giving you the opportunity to experience enchanting scenery, brightly colouted half-timbered medieval villages, crumbling hilltop castles and ancient wineries. Staying in the pretty town of Losnich, just a three-minute walk from the Moselle River, our friendly family-run hotel is the perfect base for exploring the ancient Roman town of Koblenz, where the Moselle and Rhine Rivers meet, and Cochem with its tangle of narrow alleyways and dramatic castle precipitously perched on a rock. No trip to the Moselle Valley would be complete without visiting wine country so we’ve included a visit to pretty Cochem where you can sample their finest wine!

A Taste of the Moselle ValleyGERMANY

Holiday Highlights

£3595 Days from

The family-run Hotel Heil is located in the pretty wine-producing town of Lösnich, a three-minute walk from the River Moselle. It has a lovely traditional restaurant and a terrace overlooking the river. The Heil’s rooms include satellite television, hairdryer and private bathroom. Some rooms offer river views and some have south-facing balconies.

• Bar • Restaurants • Lounge • Outdoor Terrace

Hotel Heil, Lösnich

Half board

Welcome Drink


Tea & coffee after dinner

Wine Tasting on one evening

Dance Night with live music on one evening

Wine Tasting in the Moselle Valley


Koblenz & CochemCochem is the Moselle at its most beautiful, with a bank of pastel-coloured, terrace-fronted restaurants lining the waterfront and a tangle of narrow alleyways and dramatic castle precipitously perched on a rock. There are plenty of opportunities for some wine tasting and the area also produces its own mustard – ideal if you’re looking for some unusual gifts to take home. Koblenz is the perfect place to sit and watch the world go by, boasting beautiful squares with fountains, sculptures and pavement cafes.

The Wine TrailTake the short journey to the charming city of Trier, the oldest in Germany, originally Roman with perhaps its most famous citizen having been Karl Marx. During your visit you can explore the stunning baroque church of St. Paulin, the Baths, the Basilica and most striking of them all, the magnificent Porta Nigra, or Black Gate, the largest and best preserved such building in the world. In Cochem experience the history of wine making in the area and indulge in a ‘tasting’ of some of the best wines in their cellars.

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21 August 5 £369

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The land of canals, windmills and tulips, Holland is particularly enchanting during the springtime, when the country’s famous multi-coloured bulb-fields are in full bloom, but there is plenty to see and do here at any time of year. You’ll be immersed in cultural heritage in the wonderful capital Amsterdam, a beautiful city decorated by canals and charming villages, as well as some striking architecture and world-class museums. Experience the world-famous Keukenhof Gardens, visit Anne Frank’s House and step back in time in historic Zaanse Schans.

Must Do's• Discover Zaanse Schans, famous worldwide for its eight historic windmills,

which were built in the mid-to-late 16th century

• Visit Anne Frank’s House and see where she hid her family for more than two years

• See Keukenhof Gardens, the world’s largest flower garden (open from

March to mid-May) where seven million bulbs are planted each year

• Beer lovers have to visit Amsterdam’s Heineken Experience. You will actually

be ‘transformed’ into a beer and have the chance to sample a drop or two!

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Experience the best of Amsterdam and the glorious springtime bulbfields on our superb holiday to Holland.

Keukenhof GardensEach spring seven million spring bulbs come into bloom in spectacular fashion in the 32 acres of the famous Keukenhof Park. Capture your favourite flower displays, inspirational gardens and works of art on camera and visit the iconic 19th century windmill.AmsterdamExplore the circling canals, big-name masterpieces and atmospheric lanes of Amsterdam. Must-see sights include the Van Gogh Museum, Anne Frank’s House and Rembrandt’s canal house that now contains a museum dedicated to his early work. We'll give you a handy guide to ensure you don’t miss any of the sights!

Holiday Highlights


AmsterdamHOLLAND

Lakeland Hotel, MonnickendamThe Lakeland Hotel enjoys a magnificent location on the shores of Ijsselmeer Lake, just outside Monnickendam, a colourful yacht harbour town. Just a 15-minute drive from Amsterdam it’s a hotel with real character and traditional hospitality. All bedrooms are en suite with television and telephone.

Dutch Bulbfields

Canals & Windmills

Holiday Highlights

Half Board

Excursion to Amsterdam

Half Board Excursion to AmsterdamCanal Cruise

Excursion to Keukenhof Gardens

Free Bar Nightly (house brands beer & wine) 8.30 pm - 11.30 pm

Excursion to Zaanse Schans

Free Bar Nightly (house brands beer & wine) 8.30 pm - 11.30 pm

Just a short hop across the Channel, Holland is perfect for a great value coach holiday. Amsterdam has been described as ‘Europe’s friendliest capital’ and you are made to feel welcome as soon as you arrive. It’s a treasure trove of cultural and historical delights and you don’t have to venture far before bumping into one of the city’s fascinating museums, such as Anne Frank’s House or the Van Gogh Museum. There’s even a Tulip Museum! Whatever time of year you visit Holland, there is something for everyone from the world-famous spring tulips of Keukenhof, to Amsterdam’s romantic canals and the country’s historic windmills and quaint houses.

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Our classic Amsterdam short break gives you the chance to step back in time and experience the rich heritage of Holland and to admire the city of Amsterdam from the water.

A Step Back in TimeA visit to Zaanse Schans gives you the opportunity to step back in time and experience life in a 17th century hamlet with authentic working windmills, a cheesemaker, clog factory and engaging little shops.

AmsterdamExplore the circling canals, big-name masterpieces and atmospheric lanes of Amsterdam. Must-see sights include the Van Gogh Museum, Anne Frank’s House and Rembrandt’s canal house that now contains a museum dedicated to his early work. We'll give you a handy guide to ensure you don’t miss any of the sights and also a Canal Cruise, taking you through the unique UNESCO World Heritage district.

• 3 or 5 nights’ hotel accommodation• Breakfast daily & 3 or 4 dinners

• 2 Included excursions • Single Supplement £30 - 3 Days / £40 - 4 Days

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4 March 4 £209 √25 March 4 £219 √23 May 5 £269 √13 June 5 £269 √24 June 4 £229 √15 July 4 £229 √25 July 5 £269 √26 August 4 £229 √5 September 5 £269 √23 September 4 £229 √7 October 4 £219 √17 October 5 £269 √11 November 4 £219 √14 November 5 £269 √25 November 4 £219 √

• 3 or 5 nights’ hotel accommodation• Breakfast daily & 3 or 4 dinners

• 2 Included excursions • Single Supplement £30 - 3 Days / £40 - 4 Days

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Tuscany

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Lake Orta

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Diano Marina

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Lake Garda

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Dolomites

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Our love affair with Bella Italia remains as strong as ever and it’s not difficult to see why. Follow in the footsteps of the Caesars in the magnificent Roman Forum and the Colosseum, explore the incomparable artistic heritage of Florence, birthplace of the Renaissance, and the architectural splendour of Venice. Raise a glass of Chianti on a vineyard terrace in Tuscany or join us in discovering the less-familiar corners of the country. Discover the sheer beauty that is the Italian Lake District and capture some of the most spectacular mountain scenery in the Dolomites.

Must Do's• See Venice the way it was meant to be discovered, by taking a gondola ride

through its maze of backstreet canals overlooked by beautiful bridges

and stunning Baroque buildings

• Visit a country within a city and experience the Vatican City. Not to be

missed is the Sistine Chapel, with the most famous painted ceiling on earth

• Make like George Clooney and escape to the beautiful Lake Como

region and rub shoulders with the rich and famous

• Sample the local wines. Perfect with a plate of delicious regional cheese

and cold meats

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It’s hard to imagine a more beautiful and perfect setting than Lake Garda, whose magnificent scenery has inspired poets and artists from around the world. The rich history, perfect Mediterranean climate and character of harbour towns and hillside villages combine to provide the ultimate holiday experience. The Adria Hotel is the ideal place from which to explore the lakeside gems on your doorstep as well as the major attractions of Verona and Venice, as long as you can drag yourself away from the swimming pool! Erminio, the hotel owner, has been welcoming Leisuretime guests for many years and his warm welcome is guaranteed to get you into the holiday spirit as soon as you arrive.

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Holiday Highlights

Romeo & JulietVerona is, without a doubt, one of the most beautiful cities you will ever see and is most famous for being the setting of Shakespeare’s legendary play. Today, the city is a Unesco World Heritage Site. Explore the narrow streets lined with impressive medieval and Renaissance buildings and the spectacular Roman Arena, the city’s grandest sight. However, for many, ‘Juliet’s Balcony’ is the main point of interest.

VeniceVisit the most romantic city in the world. This fabulous floating city has a host of famous sights; visit Doge’s Palace, the Bridge of Sighs or the Rialto Bridge. Or simply explore the narrow streets, enjoy a little shopping and watch the world go by from a pavement café in St Mark’s Square.

Lakeside GemsSit back and relax as you take a scenic drive around the beautiful and diverse lakeside towns of Lake Garda. If Sirmione with its picturebook castle is the most stunning of all the towns on the lake, then Peschiera is one of its most historic, sitting within the walls of an impressive island fortress, surrounded by canals and dotted with bridges.

Included Excursions

£4198 Days from

Just 300 metres from the shores of Lake Garda, the friendly and welcoming Hotel Adria is set in beautiful private gardens. With a fabulous sun terrace and swimming pool, you’ll find plenty of space to relax and unwind. All en suite bedrooms have a flat-screen television, minibar and hair dryer.

• Restaurant • Bar • Outdoor Swimming Pool • Sun Terrace • Private Gardens

Hotel Adria Resort, Toscolano Maderno

Full & Half board*

Welcome drink*

Free bar* (8 free drinks daily, soft drinks, house wine, beer & spirits) on selected dates

Live music on one evening*


If you’re looking for even greater exceptional value for money, then choose one of our ‘All Inclusive’ departures and enjoy a free bar and packed lunch!

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30 July Half 9 £569

4 September Half 9 £499

24 September Half 9 £479

1 October Full 8 £419 √2 November Full 8 £419 √

• 7/8 nights ( 2 overnight hotel, 5/6 nights Hotel Adria Resort)• Breakfast daily & 5 dinners• 5 lunches (selected dates only)

• 3 included excursions • *Inclusions apply to Hotel Adria Resort• Single Supplement £139

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So Glad You Could Join Me........Enjoy a fabulous tour of the lake and visit Villa Balbianello, one of the most dramatic locations on the lake, where scenes from Star Wars Episode II and the 2006 James Bond remake of Casino Royale were shot. Sit back and explore the spectacular lake views as we continue to Como, with its grand cathedral and stunning waterfront setting.

MilanA fantastic day out exploring the cosmopolitan capital of the north, renowned not only for its fashion but for some of the most fabulous cultural sights in Europe such as the stunning interior of the La Scala Opera house and the Castle Sforzesco. The Duomo Cathedral is the largest gothic cathedral in the world with over 3400 hand carved sculptures on its exterior.

LuganoA short trip over the border is the beautiful city of Lugano. Explore the historic centre with its squares, gardens and arcades and admire the views across the lake with Monte Bre and Monte Salvatore providing a breathtaking backdrop. Often compared to Rio de Janeiro, this is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere.

Included Excursions

Long favoured by the European aristocracy, Lake Como is known for its beautiful landscape and wildlife and the spectacular backdrop of the Grigna Mountains. More recently it’s become synonymous with the glitz and glamour of the showbiz elite and has become the destination of choice for the likes of George Cl007ey and Madonna, as well as being the film location for the final scenes in the James Bond movie, Casino Royale. Our lake-view hotel is perfect for relaxing and enjoying the stunning views and, with incredible days out to dramatic film locations, fashionable Milan and beautiful city of Lugano, it’s easy to see why Lake Como is such a firm favourite with Leisuretime guests.

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Holiday Highlights

Half board*

4 course dinners*

Welcome drink*


Lakefront location*

Film Location tour

£4998 Days from

The Hotel Bazzoni is a traditional hotel in a picture-perfect waterfront spot on Lake Como. Just a short walk from the centre of Tremezzo and across the road from the ferry stop, it's in a great location for village-hopping across the lake and visiting the famous Villa Carlotta, which is close by. And for those lazy days, you can kick back beside the outdoor pool and admire the magnificent lake views.

• Bar • Restaurant • Swimming pool • Sun Terrace

Bazzoni Hotel, Tremezzo

• 7 nights (2 nights overnight hotel, 5 nights Bazzoni Hotel)• Breakfast daily & 5 dinners

• 3 included excursions • *Inclusions apply to Bazzoni Hotel• Single Supplement £119

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2 July 8 £519

31 July 8 £549

22 October 8 £499


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Get your cameras at the ready to capture some of the most spectacular mountain scenery in Europe on our great value for money all inclusive holiday. The Hotel Paganella is the perfect place from which to explore the region and the owner, Fausto, is a superb host offering a warm welcome and attentive service throughout your stay. We’ll visit the beautiful spa city of Merano and travel along the famous wine route and tour the grand Dolomites to take in the dramatic views of jagged mountain peaks and steep valleys. You’ll also enjoy a cruise on beautiful Lake Garda and, with homemade Italian food and a free bar each evening at your hotel what more could you ask for?

Holiday Highlights

Half board*

Welcome drink*


Tea & Coffee after dinner*

Unlimited wine & water with dinner*

Free bar nightly (6pm - 10.30 pm)*

Quiz & games night on one evening*

Grolla Evening*

Farewell Candlelit Dinner with music*

Mystery Day Out with wine and picnic*

Travel TipsLunch like a local! Enjoy an al fresco

meal of hot bread from the local

bakers with some mountain

honey and cheeses. For desert try

Kaiserschmarr’n, a light batter

pudding served with plum compote,

beloved of the Emperor Franz

Joseph.

£4998 Days

MeranoMerano is a picture postcard town, where you’ll find fairy-tale castles, churches and meandering alleyways. Generally best known for its spa resorts, it boasts a sunny microclimate and combines a Mediterranean atmosphere with spectacular Alpine scenery. Drive along the famous wine route with a stop at Lake Caldaro before returning to your hotel to enjoy a wine tasting from the area.

Peaks & PyramidsTake in some of the most breath-taking mountain scenery in Europe as you head to Bolzano, the capital of the Dolomites and home to the famous ‘Ice Man’, Europe’s oldest know human mummy. Renon is a spectacular area of peaks and plateaus. Why not take a cable car to admire the views over the valley and visit the earth pyramids, made from 30-metre-high rock glaciers.

Cruising Lake GardaSpend some time in Riva del Garda, a medley of maze-like streets and period facades, before embarking on a cruise on the lake. A photographer’s paradise, the scenery has inspired poets and artists from around the world.

Included Excursions

Our small and friendly hotel is located in the pretty hamlet of Fai in the heart of the Brenta Dolomites. Fausto and his family offer a warm welcome and pass on their passion for the area to their guests. The Italian homemade cuisine is excellent and we’ve even included wine with your dinner. Rooms are well appointed and all offer en suite facilities, television and hair dryer.

• Bar• Restaurant

Hotel Paganella, Fai

• 7 nights (2 nights overnight hotel, 5 nights Hotel Paganella)• Breakfast daily & 5 dinners

• 3 included excursions • *Inclusions apply to Hotel Paganella• Single Supplement £109

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Locarno & Lake MaggioreA unique opportunity to see Lake Maggiore from both the Swiss and Italian shores. Visit Stresa, a long-standing favourite amongst artists and writers with all the amenities of an elegant seaside resort. From here we cross the border into Switzerland and stop in the Mediterranean-style town of Locarno. Stroll through the medieval old town full of little shops and cafes and sit and watch the world go by at the Piazza Grande.

MilanA fantastic day out exploring the cosmopolitan capital of the north, renowned not only for its fashion but for some of the most fabulous cultural sites in Europe such as the stunning interior of the La Scala Opera house and the Castle Sforzesco. The Duomo Cathedral is the largest gothic cathedral in the world with over 3400 hand carved sculptures on its exterior.

A Touch of ClassLake Como is surrounded by high mountains and dramatic cliffs, making it quite different from the other Italian lakes. A narrow road runs up its western coast towards Switzerland and sits up high above the water, with the towns dropping down beneath it. Famous for its beautifully kept public gardens and historic villas, it's easy to see why so many celebrities are attracted to the area. We’ll take the boat to Bellagio, described as the prettiest town in Europe where you’ll have time to take in the superb views from one of the lakeside cafes.

Included Excursions

If you’re looking for somewhere truly Italian but with a slower pace of life than its ritzier neighbours, then Lake Orta is hard to beat. The quiet beauty of the landscape, fascinating history and captivating medieval villages combine to create a wonderful atmosphere and unique experiences. If you can tear yourself away from your lakeside hotel, we’ve included visits to elite Lake Maggiore where you can enjoy two perspectives of the lake, one from the Swiss town of Locarno and another from Stresa on its Italian shores; the fashionable city of Milan, with its magnificent gothic cathedral and jet-set Lake Como, the epitome of charm and everything Italian.

The Best of the Italian LakesITALY

Holiday Highlights

Half board*

Welcome drink*


Gastronomy Dinner on one evening

£4998 Days

This lovely hotel enjoys an idyllic location right on the banks of Lake Orta. The charming medieval village of Orta is just over a mile away and if you don’t fancy walking why not take a water taxi from the hotel? The restaurant is renowned for its excellent cuisine and boasts stunning lake views. All 60 bedrooms are attractively furnished and have air conditioning, hairdryer and television.

• Restaurant • Lounge • Bar

• Private Beach • Water Taxi Service • Outdoor Swimming Pool

Hotel Giardinetto, Pettenasco

• 7 nights (2 nights overnight hotel, 5 nights Hotel Giardinetto)• Breakfast daily & 5 dinners

• 3 included excursions • *Inclusions apply to Hotel Giardinetto• Single Supplement £119

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• 7 nights (2 nights overnight hotel, 5 nights Hotel Silvano)• Breakfast daily & 5 dinners

• 3 included excursions • *Inclusions apply to Hotel Silvano• Single Supplement £159

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This wonderful holiday combines the inimitable style of the Italian with the sophistication of the French Rivieras. You’ll stay in the beautiful little resort of Diano Marina, regarded as one of Italy’s finest on the ‘Riviera of Flowers’. Our ‘stay and explore’ holiday gives you both time to relax and enjoy your surroundings and the perfect starting point to discover the best that the region has to offer. You’ll have the opportunity to visit the small, but perfectly formed, jet set village of Portofino and indulgent Genoa on the Italian coast. We’ve also included is a day out to Monaco, the ultimate home of the rich and famous.

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Genoa & PortofinoSit back and relax as you take in the views of the Ligurian Coast and head to one of Italy’s most important cities, Genoa. The birthplace of Christopher Columbus, Genoa is proud of its rich maritime history. Explore the maze of narrow lanes or take the funicular railway to Righi for fantastic views. Experience ‘La Dolce Vita’ when you visit picturesque Portofino, and take in the views of the yacht-filled harbour and colourful streets.

Monaco & MentonFortunes may be made and lost, but Monte Carlo retains its quiet dignity as home to more millionaires per square mile than anywhere on earth. Home to one of the world's most beautiful, and civilised casinos and who knows? You may end up owning one of those luxury yachts that look so inviting down in the harbour below. We also visit Menton, a hidden gem on the French Riviera with a gorgeous old town and a 17th century harbour fort.

Included Excursions

£4798 Days from

The hotel enjoys a great location just 70 metres from the sea and within walking distance of the main resort facilities. All 48 bedrooms have satellite television, telephone, hairdryer and balcony

• Restaurant • Lounge • Bar • Outdoor Swimming Pool • Sun Terrace

Hotel Silvano, Diano Marina

Half board*

Welcome drink*

Free bar (local soft drinks, spirits, house wines & beer) from 6pm - 10pm nightly*

Live music on one evening*

Traditional Ligurian Dinner on one evening*

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Treasures of TuscanyITALY

Holiday Highlights

Half board*

Welcome drink*

Free bar (local soft drinks, spirits, house wines & beer) from 6pm - 10pm nightly*

Traditional Candlelit TuscanDinner on one evening*

Free self-service coffee & tea throughout the day*

£4698 Days from

With lovely sea views and spacious private gardens, the hotel boasts a great location just a two-minute walk from the beach. All rooms are en suite with air conditioning, satellite televisions and hairdryer. It offers air-conditioned rooms with a balcony, a traditional restaurant with bar and a furnished garden.

Classic-style rooms at the Smeraldo come with a television, safe and Carrara marble floors. Some rooms overlook the Ligurian Sea. The private bathroom includes a hairdryer and free toiletries.• Restaurant • Lounge

• Bar • Private Gardens

Hotel Smeraldo, Lido di Camaiore

• 7 nights (2 nights overnight hotel, 5 nights Hotel Smeraldo)• Breakfast daily & 5 dinners

• 2 included excursions • *Inclusions apply to Hotel Smeraldo• Single Supplement £149

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The rolling landscapes of olive groves and vineyards dotted with medieval hilltop towns epitomise the unique flavour of Tuscany. Food lovers will relish the opportunity to taste some genuine Tuscan flavours whilst wine connoisseurs can sample the local Chianti. The sheer beauty of the region is unrivalled and it’s home to possibly the greatest collection of art in the world. Your holiday includes excursions to Michelangelo’s Florence, the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa and the beautiful city of Lucca, one of Tuscany’s true hidden gems packed with piazzas, art galleries and cobbled streets, all hidden behind imposing Renaissance walls.

Travel TipsGelato is one of Italy's most beloved exports. They are so serious

about it, there's even a gelato university

near Bologna. Luckily, even if you visit

Tuscany in the winter, gelato shops

are everywhere in the major cities and

towns. Many bars serve them; many

make their own, adding their own twists

to old or completely new flavors, like

chestnut or mango slices. Make sure

you try some!

The Jewel of theRenaissanceEnjoy a guided tour of the city's many treasures, including the Duomo with its iconic red-tiled dome, and the beautiful Ponte Vecchio - a 14th century bridge that is home to 43 jewellers' shops. Your afternoon is free to explore Florence at leisure. Picturesque narrow streets and squares, including the Piazza della Signoria - the people-watching centre of Florence - are only part of the city's charm; much of the beauty of the city is found indoors. One fifth of the world's Renaissance art is kept and displayed in Florence's museums, galleries, churches, monasteries and palaces; many in the Basilica Santa Croce and as many as 1,700 masterpieces in the world-famous Uffizi Gallery.

Pisa & LuccaLovely Lucca endears itself to everyone who visits. Hidden behind imposing Renaissance walls, its cobbled streets, handsome piazzas and shady promenades make it a perfect destination to explore by foot. A stroll around the wide walkways along the top of the ancient ramparts is an excellent way to discover the true charm of the city, while you can get a bird's-eye view from the Guinigi Tower. The excursion also includes a visit to Pisa dominated by the 'Square of Miracles', and one of Italy's most iconic structures, the 'Leaning Tower'.

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Join us on this grand Italian outing and see the best that southern Italy has to offer. Take in the breathtaking scenery of the Amalfi Coast, discover the ruins of Pompei, visit the cliff-hugging town of Sorrento and follow in the footsteps of the Caesars in magnificent Rome. You’ll enjoy stunning views and superb hospitality from our four-star hotels in Rome and the Bay of Naples. Overnight stops in the beautiful Italian Lakes, Tuscany and Chamonix, at the foot of Mont Blanc, complete an unforgettable holiday.

Holiday Highlights

The Eternal CityPeople fall in love with Rome from the moment they set foot in the city. Boasting sight after incredible sight - the Pantheon, the Colosseum, Vatican City, the Sistine Chapel, the Spanish Steps – your only problem is where to start. Included in your day out is a guided tour of the city followed by free time to allow you to explore further at your leisure

PompeiiTravel via Naples and the imposing Mount Vesuvius to Pompeii where, in 79AD, the eruption of Vesuvius buried the town in a suffocating layer of stones and ash. Enjoy a guided tour of the site and museum and uncover life from centuries ago.

Amalfi Coastal DriveSit back and relax as we take a drive along the stunning Amalfi Coast. Deemed by Unesco to be an outstanding example of a Mediterranean landscape, the Amalfi Coast is a beguiling combination of great beauty, picturesque towns and lush forests.

SorrentoPerched upon its cliff-top, Sorrento seems built between the sky and the sea. Its beating heart is the Piazza Tasso. In the evenings its bars and cafes become the perfect base from which to watch the locals enjoying the "passeggiata" down the stylish Corso Italia and through the maze of alleyways.

Included Excursions

£84913 Days

Half board*

Welcome drink*


Tea & Coffee after dinner (Villa Vecchia)

Unlimited wine with dinner (Villa Vecchia)

Pianist & singer on one evening

Time in Italian Lakes

Time in Chamonix

Time in Tuscany

Guided Tour of Rome

Entrance and Tour of Pompeii

• 12 nights (5 nights overnight hotel, 3 nights Villa Vecchia, 4 nights Hotel Mary)• Breakfast daily & 9 dinners

• 4 included excursions • *Inclusions apply to Villa Vecchia & Hotel Mary• Single Supplement £259

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Hotel Mary

This welcoming family-run hotel enjoys a panoramic position overlooking the Bay of Naples and just a short walk from the town centre of Vico Equense.


• Swimming Pool • Sea View Rooms • Panoramic Terrace

Villa Vecchia Hotel

This is a truly lovely hotel, located in the foothills overlooking Rome. It’s set in lush parkland with centuries-old olive groves and the terrace is the perfect place to have a drink and watch the sun set over the city.


• Swimming Pool • Private Gardens • Panoramic Terrace

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A favourite destination for decades, Spain has everything you could wish for and much more. Beyond the sizzling climate, golden beaches and gorgeous Mediterranean locales, is a captivating culture stretching back centuries.

Stretching along the Mediterranean to the French Border the Costa Brava offers a superb blend of rugged landscape, sweeping golden sands and numerous bays and coves waiting to be discovered, whilst Barcelona is home to culture, great shopping and exceptional Catalonian cuisine. New for 2016, Little Trains of the Pyrenees gives you the chance to explore this spectacular region on some of the region’s most famous railways. So whether you’re looking for something new, or want to re-visit a tried and tested favourite, we have the perfect holiday for you.

Must Do's• Stroll along Las Ramblas in Barcelona and explore the heart of this great city

• One not to miss for football fans is a visit to the Camp Nou Stadium. If you can’t

quite make a Barca home match, then a visit to the museum is well worth it

• Admire the bizarre works of art at the Dali Museum; lobster telephones,

melting watches and the face of Mae West are just a few of the exhibits!

• Take a glass-bottomed boat ride along the coast – you’ll soon understand why

it has a string of Blue Flag accolades to its name

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Our brand new holiday gives you the opportunity to take in the spectacular views of the Pyrenees as you travel onboard some of the region’s most famous railways. The little trains that traverse these jagged peaks, with their brightly coloured carriages and panoramic windows, are a fantastic way to get around and we include journeys on three of the best, which encompass rolling meadows, wooded valleys, remote villages and spectacular viaducts. Based in the pretty town of Roses on the Spanish coast, we spend our days on both the Spanish and French side of the mountains so you can really experience their scenic variety and cultural diversity.

Little Trains of the PyreneesSPAIN

Holiday Highlights

Roses ExpressWe head towards the citadel on the seafront where we join the Roses Express. This delightful little road train is pulled by an ornate tractor and climbs into the hills of the Cap de Creus National Park to give you spectacular views across Roses.

Yellow Train of the PyreneesOur first stop is the medieval walled city of Thuir in France, at the foot of the Pyrenees and surrounded by vineyards. Here we taste some local wine before travelling to Villefranche to join the Yellow Train for an unforgettable journey through the Pyrenees.

Nuria ValleyThe Núria Valley Rack Railway is the only means of transport that accesses the valley, so you are guaranteed breathtaking views of mountains and meadows as we climb more than 1,000

metres, and with the help of a local guide, we can learn more about this remote region.

Red Train of the PyreneesEnjoy another day in the French Pyrenees in the company of a local guide. This time we join the Train du pays Cathere et du Fenouillèdes (affectionately called The Red Train), which passes through a land of vineyards and castles as it slowly climbs over an impressive 60 kilometres from Rivesalets to Axat.

Figueres & the Dali MuseumA mix of architectural styles can be found in the old town of Figueres along with various cultural attractions, the most popular being the Dalí Museum which we include entry to. This amazing building is dedicated to the town’s most famous son, Salvador Dalí,

Included Excursions

£67910 Days from

Enjoying a lovely location on the seafront of Roses, the hotel has been fully refurbished and is just 300 metres from the town centre. Bedrooms are air conditioned and all have balcony, minbar, television and hair dryer.

• Lounge • Restaurant • Bar • Swimming Pool

Hotel Coral Platja Elit, Roses

Half board*

Welcome drink*

Journeys on board the region's most famous trains

Entrance to the Dali Museum

Wine tasting

English speaking guide(days 3, 5 & 6)

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• 9 nights (2 nights overnight hotel, 7 nights Hotel Coral Platja Elit)• Breakfast daily & 7 dinners

• 5 Included excursions• *Inclusions apply to Hotel Coral Platja Elit • Single Supplement £129

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24 April 10 £679

2 October 10 £699

Spanish HighlightsSPAIN

Holiday Highlights

Half board*

Free bar ( Local wines, beers, spirits and soft drinks) 8.30 - 11.30 pm PLUS 2 drinks during dinner)*

Free WIFI in public areas*

Daytime entertainment programme*

Regular nightly entertainment*

£4699 Days from

The hotel is just 300 metres from the resort centre and 150 metres from the beach. Countless shopping and entertainment venues are to be found in the area. The hotel offers various facilities including a swimming pool with sun terrace (with free sun beds and parasols), a snack bar and children's play park. There is also a games room, Internet point, satellite TV lounge, self-service laundry and all-day entertainment programme.Each room is equipped with air conditioning, telephone, satellite television, balcony or terrace, private bathroom, safety deposit box and fridge (for hire).• Lounge • Restaurant • 2 Bars • 2 Swimming Pools • Children’s Pool

• Entertainment Programme • Sun Terrace • Games Room

Hotel Tossa Beach, Tossa de Mar

• 8 nights (2 nights overnight hotel, 6 nights Hotel Tossa Beach)• Breakfast daily & 6 dinners

• 2 included excursions • *Inclusions apply to Hotel Tossa Beach• Single Supplement £99

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A country of cultural and culinary delights, diverse regions and sandy beaches, Spain is the perfect destination for a relaxing coach holiday. The Costa Brava is home to a dramatic coastline, hidden coves and bays, blue seas and charming villages. With its medieval walled fortress standing guard over the bay, quaint cobbled streets, beautiful beaches and village charm, the resort of Tossa de Mar reflects all that we love most about this part of Spain. You’ll have plenty of time to soak up the sun but if you can tear yourself away from the beach or pool, we’ve included excursions to the fantastic city of Barcelona and the beautifully preserved medieval town of Besalu, giving you a true taste of traditional Spain.

Travel TipsIf you’re in to culture and history, a Tossa

de Mar holiday is a great choice for

you with an old quarter Vila Vera

dating back to the 12th century,

This Spanish National Historical

Monument boasts a maze of cobbled

streets and a 14th century castle to

explore.

BarcelonaSpain’s most cosmopolitan city is dominated by fascinating Gaudi architecture, treasures from Tápies and Picasso, and is one of Europe's best-preserved Gothic quarters. There’ll be time to explore Las Ramblas, the city’s famous pedestrian boulevard, packed with some of Barcelona’s best retail treasures and to see Gaudi’s unfinished cathedral.

Girona & BesaluA visit to Girona provides a refreshing break from the beach. Behind its charming colourful houses lining the River Onyar lies the Old Town, with its imposing Gothic cathedral and maze of narrow streets You’ll also have the chance to explore the charming medieval town of Besalu. Beautifully preserved, its star attraction is without doubt the Romanesque bridge over the river Fluviá. It’s curious to think that as you approach the town across the old bridge you’re following in the footsteps of a thousand years worth of travellers.

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What Switzerland lacks in size it makes up for in its spectacular scenery. Its stunning landscape includes dramatic snow-dusted peaks, tranquil shimmering lakes, and charming, picturesque towns and villages. Located at the heart of Europe, it’s a country with a wide variety of influences, all reflected in its wonderfully rich and diverse culture.

Famous for its cheese, chocolate and cuckoo clocks, it’s also renowned for its old-fashoned steamers, medieval buildings and scenic hiking trails, as well as being responsible for the demise of Sherlock Holmes!

Must Do's• Visit Reichenbach Falls, where Sherlock Holmes met his end

• See the world-famous Chapel Bridge in Lucerne and take some amazing photographs

• Learn to make chocolate at the Funky chocolate Club in Interlaken.

Take the finished products home for your friends and family

• Take a boat ride on Lake Brienz and enjoy the spectacular scenery

Switzerland



This welcoming, modern hotel is centrally located next to the Sherlock Holmes Museum. Each of the 56 rooms is en suite and equipped with television and hair dryer.

• Lounge • Restaurant • Traditional Bar

• Roof Top Terrace • Sauna • Gym

Hotel Alpin Sherpa, Meiringen

When the writer Arthur Conan Doyle left his fictional detective Sherlock Holmes for dead at the base of the spectacular Reichenbach Falls near Meiringen, he ensured that a corner of Switzerland would remain forever British. Today the area is the perfect place from which to explore the delightful towns, villages and mountain railways in the heart of Switzerland. We’ll visit Lucerne, picture-perfect with its beautiful lake and snow-capped mountains. Competing with Lucerne for beautiful scenery is Interlaken. Straddling the glittering Lakes Thun and Brienz and dazzled by the brilliant whites of Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau, the scenery here is mind-blowing.

Swiss LakesSWITZERLAND

Holiday Highlights


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Free porterage on arrivaland departure*

Happy Hour Nightly (before dinner)*

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Travel TipsMake sure you visit the Sherlock Holmes Museum.

The museum opened in 1991

on the 100th anniversary of his death. It is

housed in the basement of the old English

church in the centre of the village. You'll

find numerous memorabilia here related to

the history of the grat detective. In addition,

the parlour of the Victorian home located at

Baker Street 221b in London, where Holmes

lived with his assistant Dr. Watson, is

authentically recreated.

LucerneLucerne is simply stunning and deservedly popular since the likes of Goethe, Queen Victoria and Wagner savoured the views in the 19th century. Take a stroll through the cobbled streets and squares of the city, past ornate churches, medieval buildings with painted façades and the famous Kapellbrücke covered bridge.

InterlakenInterlaken is set between the sparkling waters of Lake Thun and Lake Brienz, and enjoys a magnificent setting on the banks of the River Aare with the snow-capped peaks of the Jungfrau, Mönch, and Eiger forming the perfect backdrop. The main promenade, the ‘Höheweg’, is lined with flowers and fronted by a huge open meadow from where you can enjoy one of the most famous views in the world.

Included Excursions

• 7 nights (2 nights overnight hotel, 5 nights Hotel Alpin Sherpa)• Breakfast daily & 5 dinners • 2 included excursions

• *Inclusions apply to Hotel Alpin Sherpa• Single Supplement £49 - for the first 6 rooms booked

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Pam TwineStore Manager

Our easy to use departure list is a quick guide to all the tours that we operate, sorted by departure date. At a quick glance, you can find out the destination hotel and price with ease and, if you wish to find out more information, the page number is located at the end of each departure so you can reference the holiday in this brochure.

Wondering where our pick up points are? You're never far away from one of our pick up points - for more information on our pick up points and feeder service please see page 67, or call one of our travel experts on 0844 800 3855.


Departure Listing

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12-Feb 4 Belgium Belgian Explorer 129 14

22-Feb 5 Belgium Belgian Explorer 179 14

03-Mar 4 France Disney - St Davids Day 149 30

04-Mar 4 Holland Canals & Windmills 209 41

11-Mar 4 Belgium Belgian Explorer 149 14

18-Mar 4 Belgium In Flanders Fields 219 15

20-Mar 4 France Disney - Swing Into Spring 189 30

25-Mar 3 France Disney - Swing Into Spring 189 30

25-Mar 4 Holland Canals & Windmills 219 41

28-Mar 5 Belgium Belgian Explorer 179 14

31-Mar 11 Norway Cruise - Springtime Gardens & Fjordland 1359 21

02-Apr 8 Italy Lake Garda with Venice & Verona 449 44

08-Apr 4 Holland Bulbfields & City Delights 229 41

08-Apr 4 Belgium Belgian Explorer 169 14

09-Apr 8 Austria Austrian House Party 479 8

15-Apr 4 France City of Lights 199 29

16-Apr 8 Italy Treasure of Tuscany 469 49

16-Apr 8 Italy Dazzling Dolomites 499 46

17-Apr 5 Germany A Taste of the Moselle Valley 359 38

22-Apr 4 Belgium Belgium in Bloom 229 16

24-Apr 8 Austria Favourite Things 559 9

24-Apr 10 Spain Little Trains ofthe Pyrenees 679 54

25-Apr 5 Holland Bulbfields & City Delights 269 41

25-Apr 5 Belgium Floralies & A Trio of Belgian Cities 339 17

25-Apr 5 Belgium Belgian Explorer 219 14

29-Apr 3 France Disney - Swing Into Spring 189 30

29-Apr 4 Belgium Flavours of Flanders 199 15

06-May 4 Holland Bulbfields & City Delights 229 41

06-May 4 Belgium Belgian Explorer 179 14

07-May 8 Italy Treasure of Tuscany 479 49

07-May 8 Italy Lake Garda with Venice & Verona 469 44

07-May 10 Croatia The Pearl of the Adriatic 549 19

20-May 4 France Disney - Swing Into Spring 259 30

20-May 4 France A Taste of Normandy 189 24

21-May 7 France A Week in Provence 499 28

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21-May 8 France Hidden Gems of the French Coast 579 25

22-May 9 Spain Spanish Highlights 469 55

23-May 5 Holland Canals & Windmills 269 41

23-May 5 Belgium Belgian Explorer 219 14

26-May 5 France Monaco Grand Prix 519 31

27-May 4 France Paris with some Extra Magic 229 29

29-May 4 France Disney - Swing Into Spring 219 30

01-Jun 4 France Disney - Summertime Magic 219 30

03-Jun 4 France The Somme: 100 Years 269 24

04-Jun 7 Germany The Black Forest & Alsace 429 34

04-Jun 8 France The Glorious Dordogne 629 27

04-Jun 8 Austria Austrian House Party 479 8

05-Jun 8 Italy Italian Riviera 479 48

10-Jun 4 Belgium Belgian Explorer 179 14

11-Jun 7 Germany The Great Escape 469 37

11-Jun 8 France That Riviera Touch 599 26

12-Jun 8 Switzerland Swiss Lakes 599 57

13-Jun 5 Holland Canals & Windmills 269 41

13-Jun 5 Germany Picturebook Germany 319 35

17-Jun 4 France 24 Hour Le Mans 339 31

24-Jun 3 France Disney - Summertime Magic 199 30

24-Jun 4 Holland Canals & Windmills 229 41

25-Jun 9 Italy Lake Garda with Venice & Verona 499 44

28-Jun 7 Germany Rhine in Flame 369 36

30-Jun 13 Italy Roman Holiday 849 50

01-Jul 4 Belgium Belgian Explorer 179 14

02-Jul 8 Italy Mr Bond and the Clooney Effect 519 45

02-Jul 8 Austria Austrian House Party 479 8

08-Jul 4 Belgium The City of Diamonds & Tall Ships 239 16

08-Jul 4 Belgium Flavours of Flanders 209 15

10-Jul 7 Germany The Great Escape 469 37

11-Jul 5 Belgium The Belgian Riviera 329 17

15-Jul 4 France Disney - Summertime Magic 259 30

15-Jul 4 Holland Canals & Windmills 229 41

15-Jul 4 France A Taste of Normandy 199 24

15-Jul 4 Belgium Belgian Explorer 179 14

16-Jul 8 France The Glorious Dordogne 629 27


DATES

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16-Jul 8 Austria Lake District 469 10

18-Jul 4 France Disney - Summertime Magic 229 30

18-Jul 5 Germany Picturebook Germany 319 35

22-Jul 4 France City of Lights 219 29

25-Jul 5 Holland Canals & Windmills 269 41

30-Jul 9 Italy Lake Garda with Venice & Verona 569 44

30-Jul 8 Belgium Bohemian Triangle 459 11

31-Jul 8 Italy Mr Bond and the Clooney Effect 549 45

08-Aug 5 Belgium Belgian Explorer 259 14

09-Aug 7 Germany Rhine in Flame 379 36

12-Aug 4 France The Somme: 100 Years 269 24

12-Aug 4 Belgium Chocolates & Flowers 239 16

12-Aug 4 Belgium Flavours of Flanders 229 15

14-Aug 4 France Disney - Summertime Magic 199 30

20-Aug 8 Austria Austrian House Party 479 8

21-Aug 9 Spain Spanish Highlights 599 55

21-Aug 5 Germany A Taste of the Moselle Valley 369 38

26-Aug 4 Holland Canals & Windmills 229 41

26-Aug 4 France City of Lights 219 29

27-Aug 8 France The Glorious Dordogne 629 27

28-Aug 4 France Disney - Summertime Magic 239 30

02-Sep 4 Belgium Belgian Explorer 189 14

04-Sep 9 Italy Lake Garda with Venice & Verona 499 44

04-Sep 5 Germany Picturebook Germany 319 35

04-Sep 7 France A Week in Provence 499 28

05-Sep 5 Holland Canals & Windmills 269 41

05-Sep 5 Belgium The Belgian Riviera 329 17


10-Sep 8 Austria Lake District 489 10

11-Sep 8 Switzerland Swiss Lakes 599 57


13-Sep 7 Germany Rhine in Flame 369 36

16-Sep 3 France Disney - Summertime Magic 169 30


17-Sep 8 Italy Treasure of Tuscany 499 49

17-Sep 7 Germany The Black Forest & Alsace 429 34

17-Sep 8 Belgium Bohemian Triangle 459 11

17-Sep 8 France That Riviera Touch 599 26

18-Sep 8 Italy Italian Riviera 499 48

18-Sep 10 Croatia The Pearl of the Adriatic 549 19

23-Sep 4 Holland Canals & Windmills 229 41

23-Sep 4 Belgian Belgian Explorer 169 14

24-Sep 9 Italy Lake Garda with Venice & Verona 479 44

24-Sep 8 France Hidden Gems of the French Coast 579 25

25-Sep 9 Spain Spanish Highlights 499 55

25-Sep 7 Germany The Great Escape 469 37

25-Sep 8 Austria Favourite Things 559 9

25-Sep 8 Austria Austrian House Party 479 8


30-Sep 4 France Paris with some Extra Magic 219 29

DATES

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01-Oct 3 France Prix de L'Arc de Triomphe 189 31

01-Oct 8 Italy Treasure of Tuscany 499 49

01-Oct 8 Italy Lake Garda with Venice & Verona 419 44

02-Oct 10 Spain Little Trains of the Pyrenees 699 54

07-Oct 4 Holland Canals & Windmills 219 41

07-Oct 4 France A Taste of Normandy 199 24

07-Oct 4 Belgium Belgian Explorer 169 14

08-Oct 8 Belgium Bohemian Triangle 449 11

09-Oct 8 Italy Italian Riviera 479 48

09-Oct 8 Italy Best of the Italian Lakes 499 47

14-Oct 4 France The Somme: 100 Years 269 24

16-Oct 8 Austria Favourite Things 559 9

17-Oct 5 Holland Canals & Windmills 269 41

17-Oct 5 Belgium Belgian Explorer 239 14

17-Oct 15 Canary Islands

Cruise - Canary Islands & Madeira 1679 21

21-Oct 8 Italy Dazzling Dolomites 499 46

22-Oct 8 Italy Mr Bond and the Clooney Effect 499 45

28-Oct 4 France City of Lights 219 29

02-Nov 8 Italy Lake Garda with Venice & Verona 419 44

11-Nov 4 Holland Canals & Windmills 219 41

11-Nov 4 Belgium Belgian Explorer 169 14







02-Dec 4 Belgium Belgian Explorer 169 14






Important Holiday InformationLuggage You must keep to one medium-sized piece of luggage, weighing no more than 23kgs. We reserve the right to refuse to carry items of luggage that weigh more than this. You may also take on board the coach one item of hand luggage. Every effort will be made to look after your luggage; however it is carried at entirely your own risk. As your luggage is likely to be loaded and offloaded from your coach it is recommended that your luggage is waterproof in the event of inclement weather.

Wheelchairs, Electric Scooters & Mobility Aids When you travel with us we will take your wheelchair with you and one other mobility item in addition to your normal luggage allowance. We ask that you pre-book these with us to ensure we have the capacity to accommodate them. We recommend your mobility items are fully insured. If you are taking an electric scooter, it is essential that you let our customer service team know in advance as there may be a limit on the number that we can carry. For health and safety reasons, we cannot guarantee that you can use your electric scooter inside the premises, however, there will usually be a place for you to store and charge them if required. Some tours and/or excursions may not be suitable for users of wheelchairs, scooters and other mobility aids or for those with walking difficulties. If in doubt, please check with our customer service team at the time of booking.

Special Assistance If any of your party is disabled, less mobile, visually impaired or undergoing medical treatment, you should contact our customer service team on 0844 800 3855 so we can check whether the holiday is suitable for you.

Special DietsIf you have special dietary requirements, please notify us at the time of booking. We will notify the hotel on your behalf. Any additional costs will need to be met by you. We cannot guarantee hoteliers compliance with dietary requirements.

PetsWe do NOT allow pets to be taken on our holidays. Registered assistance dogs will normally be accommodated on UK Holidays but not on overseas holidays.

Smoking We operate a strict NO smoking policy on all of our coaches (including e-cigarettes) although we do stop for regular comfort breaks.

AlcoholFor your comfort and safety, we have a no alcohol policy on board all of our coaches which will be enforced by our drivers. Passengers are not permitted to consume alcoholic beverages on board our coaches.

Disorderly Behaviour We reserve the right to refuse to accept you as a customer or continue to deal with you if we, or another person, believe your behaviours to be disruptive, causes inconvenience, is threatening or abusive or puts any of our colleagues, customers or suppliers in any danger or causes distress. This could lead to us removing you from your coach, tour or excursion and we will

not be liable for any onward transportation or accommodation costs,

Issues in Resort Our aim is to make your holiday as enjoyable as possible, In the event that things go wrong or you are dissatisfied with aspects of your holiday, in the first instance you should raise your concerns with the supplier locally (usually hotel and/or driver). If they are unable to resolve your issue, please contact our customer service team on 0844 800 3855. We would like the opportunity to put things right. If you do not give us the opportunity to resolve any problem locally by reporting it to the supplier or calling us, we may not be able to deal positively with any complaint on your return.

Single Rooms We endeavour to contract a number of single bedrooms. These rooms are usually in high demand and we cannot guarantee their availability. A single supplement may be payable for such rooms.

Extra Beds Some twin and double rooms can accommodate 3rd (and sometimes 4th) beds. They are often camp or folding beds. They may not be suitable for adults. Please check at time of booking for further details.

Hotel Facilities Our brochure descriptions are as accurate as possible. Amenities we describe are normally available for the enjoyment of our guests but occasionally some facilities (swimming pools, lifts, gyms and so on) may be subject to closure for maintenance or cleaning and we cannot guarantee that they will always be available. Entertainment provided by hotels is often subject to demand and may require minimal numbers. Some hotels are in historical buildings and are not purpose built so there may be some stairs or steps not served by a lift.

my GroupsWe have a dedicated groups department who have a wealth of knowledge and experience when it comes to arranging group holidays. You may also qualify for generous discounts. If you require further information about this service please call us on 0344 264 5456 and ask for our Groups team.

Coach Seats You may request seats on a bus and we will always do our best to accommodate these (an additional charge is made for Prime seats – see below). We cannot accept bookings that are made on the condition of being sat in specific seats. We do not always allocate specific seats on Feeder coach services. We reserve the right to change your seats for operational reasons if required. These changes are rare and will not constitute a ‘major’ change to your booking. Prime seats On most tours we are able to offer the front row of the coach to book for a small fee for the duration of your tour. These seats are booked on a first come, first served basis and may be withdrawn or changed at any time for operational requirements.


Coach Provision & Facilities We subcontract many of our services to third party providers. They will conform to our strict safety and service standards. Occasionally for operational reasons and in order to continue with your holiday without delay transport may not have certain facilities (eg toilets). In this event, we will endeavour to make regular comfort stops.

Departure Day On your departure day, we ask that you be at your pick-up point location at least 10 minutes before departure. If you are running late, it is important that you call our customer service team on 0844 800 3855. We cannot guarantee we will be able to wait for late passengers, in which case you will need to make your own way to the next pick up point or to the destination, at your own cost.

Pick-up Points We operate an extensive number of pick-up points based on historical customer demand and whilst trying to maintain the most convenient and speedy start to your holiday. We are not normally able to add additional pick up points, however, we will be happy to help advise how to join our service at the nearest pick-up point to you or at an interchange point

See inside back cover for full details.

Feeder Services Our feeder services are a carefully planned operation. These services will normally meet with the main tour or the feeder service will become a tour. These services may use coaches, taxis, minibuses or other means of transport. You may be required to change coaches at one our interchanges onto your main tour coach. We will aim to minimise any changes and make them as smooth and quick as possible. We recommend you take a jacket or umbrella for use in the event that we encounter any wet weather conditions at the interchange.

Local Taxes You may be required to pay local taxes at your hotel, resort or ports. These may not form part of your tour price and are subject to change. These will be confirmed to you at the time of booking. If in doubt, please check before you go with our customer service team.

Health and Safety Your health and safety during your holiday is our primary concern. We have included some advice below to assist you. You will also find travel advice, which we recommend you read on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website for the country you are visiting.

The website address is: - www.fco.gov.uk

Coach Safety Exercise care when embarking and disembarking any of our coaches, especially if there is traffic in the vicinity. Take the time to familiarise yourself with the steps, emergency exits and other safety features.

Personal Safety Please remember to lock your room door and ensure your valuables are secure. When out and about in the resort, please be aware of what is going on around you and keep away from any situations where you do not feel comfortable. Avoid dimly lit areas. When walking around the resort or on excursions, please take extra care, especially overseas, as pavements may not be of the standard you are used to in the UK. Remember to familiarise yourself with the direction of the traffic if outside the UK.

Gas Safety Should you have any gas appliances within your accommodation we advise that you always check that they are turned off when not in use. Carbon monoxide is produced by faulty gas appliances. It is toxic, colourless and odourless. The symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning include nausea, tiredness and headaches. If you suffer from any of these whilst indoors, seek medical advice. If you have concerns, please speak with your hotel manager or tour driver.

Balcony Safety Please be careful when using balconies, do not lean over them or climb around railings under any circumstances. In the unlikely event you find any loose fittings, cracked glass, or missing fixtures, you should report this immediately to the supplier locally so that they can rectify.

Bathrooms Please take care when using the bathroom as condensation and water spray can make surfaces slippery. Take extra care with hot water and ensure mixer taps are set at a suitable temperature for use.

Price GuaranteeWe guarantee that you will not be able to buy any holiday featured in this brochure at a lower price from any other holidayoperator. In the unlikely event that you are able to secure space at a lower price from a competitor, WE PROMISE TO MATCH THE PRICE!

This guarantee applies to holidays departing from the same point, to the same hotel, on the same date and with identical content to that featured in this brochure. In order for Leisuretime to match the price you will need to advise us of your price match claim no later than 7 days after booking your Leisuretime holiday. We will require a copy of the offer made by the other operator which must clearly state the following: confirmation of availability, departure date, duration, price, hotel and exact inclusions. Should this competing offer reflect a price saving then Leisuretime will match the price

Holiday InsuranceWe believe that taking out an appropriate travel insurance policy is an essential part of your holiday booking. It is important that you understand that you might lose at least some of your booking payment if you are forced to cancel or have to pay unexpected repatriation costs if you fall ill whilst on holiday and are unable to join the return journey. Travel insurance offers you the opportunity to protect yourself against such eventualities. Our policy offers have been tailored for Leisuretime guests. Travel insurance cover for our UK holidays is optional, albeit strongly recommended, whilst for our Channel Island, Isle of Man, Eire and European holidays it is mandatory.

If you do not accept any of our policy offers, you must sign that you refuse the Leisuretime policy offer on behalf of yourself and your travelling companions.

No upper age limitOur policy has no upper age limit and, unlike many other policies, we do not charge extra if you are aged 65-years or more.

24-Hour emergency assistance service 24/7Subject to confirmation of cover Speciality Assistance Limited will liaise with hospitals, guarantee any reasonable fees and assist in your safe return home. They will also liaise with relatives in the UK and co-ordinate any travel needed to enable their assistance.

Pre-existing medical conditions & medicial screeningIf you are travelling within England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland or the Isles of Scilly you are not required to declare your medical conditions. However, you must be able to comply with the following:

1. you are not aware of any reason why the trip could becancelled or cut short2. you are not travelling

a. against the advise of a medical practitionerb. for the purpose of obtaining medical treatmentc. if you have been given a terminal prognosis

3. you are not receiving or awaiting treatment for any illness or injury as a hospital day case or inpatient as any claim arising from the illness or injury will not be covered.4. if you are on medication at the time of travel your medical condition must be stable and well controlled.

If your medical condition(s) cannot comply with these terms then any claim related to that condition or conditions will not be covered.

If you are travelling outside of England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland or the Isles of Scilly this insurance carries Health Conditions so you need to inform the Towergate Medical Screening Department of any medical condition(s) that may affect the Underwriters acceptance of your cover. If anyone to be covered by this policy or anyone upon whose health the trip depends:

1. Has an existing or on-going medical condition(s)2. Is taking any prescribed medication3. Has or has had any condition(s) still requiring periodic review4. Is awaiting any tests, treatment, investigation, referral or the results of these.

You must telephone the Towergate Medical Screening Department on 0844 892 1698 to inform them of your medical condition(s). Office hours are 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday excluding Bank Holidays. You may be required to pay an Additional Premium. Failure to notify them may cause your circumstances to fall within a policy exclusion.

PLEASE NOTE You must also notify the Towergate Medical Screening Department immediately of any changes in medical circumstances arising between the date the policy is issued and the time of departure of the trip. Failure to do so may invalidate the insurance, leaving you with no right to make a claim.

Demands & NeedsThis insurance policy will suit the Demands and Needs of an individual or group (where applicable) who have no excluded pre-existing medical conditions, are travelling in countries included within the policy terms and who wish to insure themselves against unforeseen events detailed in the cover section below. Subject to the terms, conditions and maximum specified claim limits.

IMPORTANTWe will not provide you with advice about the suitability of this product for your individual needs but will be happy to provide you with factual information. We summarise on this page the details of the insurance cover provided which also includes SPECIALTY ASSISTANCE LIMITED - 24-hour emergency assistance service. The following is a brief summary of the cover available. Full details of the cover, policy warranties and exclusions will be forwarded with your confirmation of booking. In any event you may ask for a specimen copy of the policy wording before booking should you wish to examine this in advance.

PLEASE NOTE: Our holiday travel insurance policy offers are only available to United Kingdom Residents.

Summary of cover:

Silver policy excesses The Loss of Deposit excess is Nil. The Cancellation, Curtailment and Holiday Abandonment excess for holidays up to 3-days is likewise Nil. The Cancellation, Curtailment and Holiday Abandonment excess for holidays of 4-days or more is £50. There is also a £50 excess for Medical Expenses & Repatriation, Personal Property and Personal Money claims. Excesses are on a per insured person for each and every incident basis.

Gold policy excesses There is no policy excess applicable to the Gold policy.

Cooling off periodIf the policy does not satisfy your needs, you have 14-days in which to cancel and receive a full refund of the policy. Provided that no claim has been made you will be refunded in full.

These travel insurance policies are arranged for Leisuretime by Towergate Underwriting Travel Solutions in association with ETI – International Travel Protection (ERV), the UK branch of Europäische Reiseverscherung AG, who are Licensed by the Bundesanstalt für Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht (BAFIN – www.bafin.de) and approved by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA – www.fca.gov.uk) to undertake insurance business in the UK.

Leisure Time (Wales) Limited is an Appointed Representative of ITC Compliance Limited who are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (their firm reference is 313486) and which is permitted to advise on and arrange general insurance contracts.

Section of Cover Cancellation & Curtailment Holiday Abandonment Medical & Repatriation Expenses Hospital Benefit Personal PropertyDelayed BaggagePersonal MoneyLoss of Passport & Travel DocumentsPersonal LiabilityPersonal Accident Delayed Travel Missed DepartureLegal ExpensesExtended Kennel / Cattery Fees Emergency Home Assistance

Silver Policy£1,500£1,500

£2,000,000£450

£1,500£100£200£200

£2,000,000£15,000

£60£300

£25,000NilNil

Gold Policy£5,000£5,000

£5,000,000£450

£2,000£200£500£400

£2,000,000£20,000

£100£600

£25,000£500

£200 per household


THE BRONZE POLICYDuration Adult Child InfantUp to 7-days £4.99 £2.99 Free *

THE SILVER POLICY, UK (ENGLAND, SCOTLAND, WALES,NORTHERN IRELAND & THE ISLESOF SCILLY)Duration Adult Child InfantUp to 1-day £6.99 £3.99 Free *Up to 2-days £8.99 £4.99 Free *Up to 2-days plus 1-day Europe £15.99 £8.49 Free *Up to 3-days £9.99 £5.49 Free *Up to 4-days £10.99 £5.99 Free *Up to 5-days £11.99 £6.49 Free *Up to 6-days £13.99 £7.49 Free *Up to 7-days £14.99 £7.99 Free *Up to 8-days £15.99 £8.49 Free *Up to 9-days £16.99 £8.99 Free *Up to 10-days £17.99 £9.49 Free *Up to 11-days £18.99 £9.99 Free *Up to 12-days £19.99 £10.49 Free *Up to 13-days £20.99 £10.99 Free *Up to 14-days £21.99 £11.49 Free *Up to 15-days £22.99 £11.99 Free *Up to 16-days £23.99 £12.49 Free *Up to 17-days £24.99 £12.99 Free *

THE SILVER POLICY THE CHANNEL ISLANDS, THE ISLEOF MAN & IRELANDDuration Adult Child InfantUp to 1-day £6.99 £3.99 Free *Up to 2-days £12.99 £6.99 Free *Up to 3-days £15.99 £8.49 Free *Up to 4-days £18.99 £9.99 Free *Up to 5-days £21.99 £11.49 Free *Up to 6-days £23.99 £12.49 Free *Up to 7-days £25.99 £13.49 Free *Up to 8-days £27.99 £14.49 Free *Up to 9-days £29.99 £15.49 Free *Up to 10-days £31.99 £16.49 Free *Up to 11-days £33.99 £17.49 Free *Up to 12-days £35.99 £18.49 Free *Up to 13-days £37.99 £19.49 Free *Up to 14-days £39.99 £20.49 Free *Up to 15-days £41.99 £21.49 Free *Up to 16-days £43.99 £22.49 Free *Up to 17-days £45.99 £23.49 Free *

THE SILVER POLICY, EUROPEDuration Adult Child InfantUp to 1-day £6.99 £3.99 Free *Up to 2-days £12.99 £6.99 Free *Up to 3-days £15.99 £8.49 Free *Up to 4-days £18.99 £9.99 Free *Up to 5-days £21.99 £11.49 Free *Up to 6-days £23.99 £12.49 Free *Up to 7-days £25.99 £13.49 Free *Up to 8-days £27.99 £14.49 Free *Up to 9-days £29.99 £15.49 Free *Up to 10-days £31.99 £16.49 Free *Up to 11-days £33.99 £17.49 Free *Up to 12-days £35.99 £18.49 Free *Up to 13-days £37.99 £19.49 Free *Up to 14-days £39.99 £20.49 Free *Up to 15-days £41.99 £21.49 Free *Up to 16-days £43.99 £22.49 Free *Up to 17-days £45.99 £23.49 Free *

THE GOLD POLICY UK (ENGLAND, SCOTLAND, WALES,NORTHERN IRELAND & THE ISLESOF SCILLY)Duration Adult Child InfantUp to 1-day £9.99 £5.99 Free *Up to 2-days £11.99 £6.49 Free *Up to 2-days plus 1-day Europe £23.99 £12.49 Free *Up to 3-days £12.99 £6.99 Free *Up to 4-days £14.99 £7.99 Free *Up to 5-days £16.99 £8.99 Free *Up to 6-days £18.99 £9.99 Free *Up to 7-days £20.99 £10.99 Free *Up to 8-days £22.99 £11.99 Free *Up to 9-days £24.99 £12.99 Free *Up to 10-days £26.99 £13.99 Free *Up to 11-days £28.99 £14.99 Free *Up to 12-days £29.99 £15.49 Free *Up to 13-days £30.99 £15.99 Free *Up to 14-days £31.99 £16.49 Free *Up to 15-days £32.99 £16.99 Free *Up to 16-days £33.99 £17.49 Free *Up to 17-days £34.99 £17.99 Free *

THE GOLD POLICYTHE CHANNEL ISLANDS, THE ISLE OF MAN & IRELANDDuration Adult Child InfantUp to 1-day £9.99 £5.99 Free *Up to 2-days £17.99 £9.49 Free *Up to 3-days £23.99 £12.49 Free *Up to 4-days £27.99 £14.49 Free *Up to 5-days £31.99 £16.49 Free *Up to 6-days £34.99 £17.99 Free *Up to 7-days £37.99 £18.49 Free *Up to 8-days £39.99 £20.49 Free *Up to 9-days £42.99 £21.99 Free *Up to 10-days £44.99 £22.99 Free *Up to 11-days £46.99 £23.99 Free *Up to 12-days £48.99 £24.99 Free *Up to 13-days £50.99 £25.99 Free *Up to 14-days £52.99 £26.99 Free *Up to 15-days £54.99 £27.99 Free *Up to 16-days £56.99 £28.99 Free *Up to 17-days £58.99 £29.99 Free *

THE GOLD POLICY, EUROPE

*Infant age between 8 days - 23 monthsPlease note that all the travel insurance prices listedare inclusive of insurance premium tax (IPT)

Duration Adult Child InfantUp to 1-day £9.99 £5.99 Free *Up to 2-days £17.99 £9.49 Free *Up to 3-days £23.99 £12.49 Free *Up to 4-days £27.99 £14.49 Free *Up to 5-days £31.99 £16.49 Free *Up to 6-days £34.99 £17.99 Free *Up to 7-days £37.99 £18.49 Free *Up to 8-days £39.99 £20.49 Free *Up to 9-days £42.99 £21.99 Free *Up to 10-days £44.99 £22.99 Free *Up to 11-days £46.99 £23.99 Free *Up to 12-days £48.99 £24.99 Free *Up to 13-days £50.99 £25.99 Free *Up to 14-days £52.99 £26.99 Free *Up to 15-days £54.99 £27.99 Free *Up to 16-days £56.99 £28.99 Free *Up to 17-days £58.99 £29.99 Free *



Terms and Conditions

Customer ServiceLeisuretime takes all feedback and comments very seriously. If you have any queries in relation to your holiday, you can contact Leisuretime on 0844 800 3855 or write to us at Customer Services, Leisuretime, South Gate House, Wood Street, Cardiff, CF10 1EW

Alternatively, you can email us at customer [email protected]

Trading CharterPlease note this agreement applies only to holidays (2 days or more). For travel terms for Day Trips, please see our website. For our full terms and conditions, please see our website.

This agreement should be read in conjunction with important holiday information, privacy policy, our website terms and conditions of use, together with any other documentation we bring to your attention form the basis of your contract with Leisuretime (Wales) Ltd.

By making a booking, the first named person on the booking agrees on behalf of all persons detailed on the booking that they have read and understood these terms and conditions and agrees to be bound by them.

1. Your travel bookingWhether you book alone or as a group, we will only deal with the lead booking name in all subsequent correspondence, including changes, amendments & cancellations. You must be at least 18 years old at the time of booking & possess the legal capacity & authority to book as the lead name & travel on holidays with us & take up the offers advertised by us if they are still available. You are responsible for ensuring the accuracy of the personal details or any other information supplied in respect of yourself & any other person travelling on the booking & for passing on any information regarding the booking or any changes made in relation thereto, to all persons travelling on the said booking, including but not limited to information on schedule changes or copies of booking confirmations. In addition, you are also responsible for (a) notifying us prior to the time of booking of any personal circumstances & needs pertaining to a person included in the booking including, without limitation, whether any such person is not self reliant or is a person with reduced mobility – for example if you, or a member of your party, have difficulty in walking 100 metres or climbing a flight of stairs unaided; & (b) notifying us at any time from the time of booking until 48 hours prior to departure by calling us if any person travelling on the booking has ceased to be self reliant or a person with reduced mobility or if a person previously reported to be with reduced mobility or as not being self reliant does no longer fall into either category. It is a condition of your booking with us that you & all other members of your party, including infants & children, are adequately insured on holiday. Any person who is under 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult on his or her journey. There may be other restrictions & conditions on some offers, but these are explained in the details of those offers. When you or (if you are booking through a travel agent) your travel agent asks for your booking to be confirmed, we will confirm the booking there & then. Next, we will send you or your travel agent a Confirmation Invoice. If there is any change to any of the details discussed

at the time of booking, before the Confirmation Invoice is issued, we will notify you of any new or changed details, including a change to the total price (if any). If any detail on the Confirmation Invoice is not correct tell us or your travel agent immediately. If there is an obvious error on the Confirmation Invoice we reserve the right to correct it as soon as we become aware of it and no later than 7 days before you go. The contractual terms of this Fair Trading Agreement apply between you & us because you have chosen a Package Holiday with us (hereafter, a “holiday”) which is a ‘package’ within the meaning of The Package Travel, Package Holidays & Package Tours Regulations 1992 & will enjoy the benefits conferred by it. Excursions or other tours that you may choose to book or pay for whilst you are on holiday, whether or not booked through one of our official representatives, are not part of your package holiday provided by us. In the unlikely event of our insolvency, the BAWTA Repatriation Scheme will ensure that you are not stranded abroad. In the event that our costs increase as a result of the changes made by the government, we reserve the right to adjust the prices shown in this brochure to reflect those changes in costs.

Accuracy – we endeavour to ensure prices and all other information contained in this brochure are accurate. Occasionally changes and errors occur and we reserve the right to correct prices and other details in such circumstances.

Jurisdiction – these booking conditions and any agreement in which they apply are governed in all respects by English Law.

Insurance – it is absolutely vital that you maintain adequate travel insurance to cover any medical expenses and other expenses that may be incurred including cancellation, lost luggage and other charges. If you choose to travel without suitable insurance then you must sign our insurance indemnity form. We will not be liable for any losses whatsoever arising out of not carrying appropriate insurance.

Emergency contact – it is vital that all passengers provide us with an emergency contact who we can contact in the event of an emergency.

2. The Price You PayAll prices we advertise are accurate at the date published, but we reserve the right to change any of those prices from time to time. Prices include a cost for fuel that was estimated at the date of this publication. We reserve the right to add a fuel supplement to holiday prices should this increase after the date of this publication. We reserve the right to increase the price of your holiday after you have booked but no later than 30 days before the departure date stipulated & will forward an Amendment Invoice reflecting any changes made. After a Confirmation Invoice has been sent to you, any increase to your holiday price will be as the result of changes in our costs of supplying your holiday resulting from transportation charges, (fuel & other transport charges which form part of our contract with the transport provider), currency fluctuations & government action. An administration charge & any relevant travel agent’s commission is included within these amounts. If the increase would be 2% or less of the holiday price shown on your Confirmation Invoice (excluding insurance premiums & any amendment charges), we will absorb the changes in our costs described above & will only pass on any increase above that level. If the increase is more than 10% of the holiday price (calculated as above), then: –

1. You may cancel your holiday booking within 14 days of the Amendment Invoice date & receive a refund of all monies paid to us except any amendment charges; we will only consider an appropriate refund of insurance premium paid if you can show us that you are unable to transfer or re-use your policy; & 2. the increase will be considered a Major Change as described in section 4 below &, unless you choose to cancel under paragraph 1 above, you will be entitled to the alternatives set out in section 4 for those circumstances, but in either case you will receive compensation in accordance with section 4.

The price quoted on the last Amendment Invoice issued is guaranteed, unless you change your holiday booking. Any increases in our costs which occur after the last Amendment Invoice has been sent will be borne by us. Should you instruct your credit/debit card company to ‘charge back’ any payment(s) properly due from you in respect of your booking, we will charge you an administrative fee of £10 per incident & associated costs. We further reserve the right to cancel your booking &/or take legal action against you for all outstanding payment(s).

3. If we cancel your bookingWe aim to provide your holiday as booked. But if, for example, there are not enough people booked on your holiday, we may cancel it. We reserve the right to cancel your holiday in any circumstances but if we cancel your holiday you can either have a refund or accept a replacement holiday from us of equivalent or closely similar standard & price (if one is available). This shall be the limit of our responsibility to you. Should you choose to accept an alternative holiday, the terms & conditions of your holiday will not change & these conditions will still apply to your booking. We will not cancel your holiday less than 7 days before you go, unless this is the result of one of the events in the ‘Important note – events beyond our control’. If we do cancel your holiday within 7 days before you go, we will pay you compensation of £10 per person, (unless we cancel your holiday because you do not pay us the balance of the holiday price or because of one of the events listed in the ‘Important note – events beyond our control’).

4. If we change your booking detailsWe hope that we will not have to make any change to your holiday but, because our holidays are planned many months in advance, we sometimes do need to make changes. We reserve the right to do this at any time. We will let you or your travel agent know about any important changes when you book. If you have already booked, we will let you know as soon as we can, if there is time before your departure. Departure times shown by us are for guidance only & may change. Your Confirmation Invoice will show the latest planned timings. Your actual departure time will be shown on your ticket, which you should check carefully as soon as you receive it.

Major changes to your holidayOccasionally, we have to make major changes to your holiday with us. Major changes are those which significantly alter an essential term of this contract, such as price (if price changes allowed in contract), location of resort or quality of main hotel (not including single overnight hotels on tours). If we tell you about any of these changes after we have confirmed your holiday booking, you may either:

• accept the new arrangements offered by us; or accept a replacement holiday from us of


equivalent or closely similar standard & price, if one is available; or• cancel your holiday with us & receive a full refund of all monies paid.

Either way, we will pay you compensation, using the Compensation table shown, unless the change is for reasons beyond our control (see the Ìmportant note – events beyond our control’) & we will always refund the difference in price if the replacement holiday is of a lower standard & price. Major changes to your holiday for which we will pay compensation, unless the change is for reasons beyond our control (see Ìmportant note - events beyond our control’), using the scale shown, may include the following changes: a significant change of destination; a change in accommodation to that of a lower category, a change in the time of your departure by more than 12 hours, a change of departure point. This standard payment will not affect your statutory or other legal rights. We will only make one payment for each full-fare-paying adult in the holiday booking. Any children not paying the full adult fare will receive 50% of these amounts.

If the change is not acceptable to youIf any major change indicated above is not acceptable to you, you can cancel your holiday booking. In this case, we will refund all the money you have paid us & will pay you compensation, as shown, depending on how many days before your holiday we tell you about this change unless the change is for reasons beyond our control (see Ìmportant note - events beyond our control’). This standard payment will not affect your statutory or other legal rights. Any compensation payable will be on these scales based on how many days before your booked holiday departure we tell you of a major change.

Period before departure when a Major Change is notified Compensation payable per person:

• More than 42 days nil• 42-29 days £5.00• 28-15 days £10• 14-8 days £15• 7-0 days £20

Important note – events beyond our controlEvents beyond our control include: war, threat of war, riots, civil disturbances, terrorist activity, industrial disputes, natural & nuclear disasters, fire, epidemics, health risks, technical problems with transport (including changes due to rescheduling or cancellation by an airline or a coach operator) for reasons beyond our control or that of our suppliers; closed or congested airports or ports, hurricanes & other actual or potential severe weather conditions, & any other similar events. Please ensure that you are adequately insured.

5. Our responsibility for your holiday We will arrange for you to receive the services that make up the holiday that you choose & that we confirm. These services will be provided either directly by us or through independent suppliers contracted by us. We are responsible for making sure that each part of the holiday you book with us is provided to a reasonable standard & as was advertised by us (or as changed & accepted by you). If any part of your holiday is not provided as described, we will pay you appropriate compensation unless this is due to reasons beyond our control (see Ìmportant note – events beyond our control’). We have taken all reasonable care to make sure that all the services which make up the holidays advertised by us are provided by efficient & reputable businesses. These businesses should follow the local & national laws & regulations of the country where they are provided. However, overseas safety standards are generally lower than in the UK, for example few hotels yet meet EC fire safety recommendations even in Europe. Please remember that some amenities (e.g. lifts, swimming pools etc.) require cleaning and

servicing and may therefore not be available at all times. Some services may be affected by weather conditions and their availability will be entirely at the discretion of the provider of the services. Entertainment provided by the hotels is frequently subject to demand and its nature and/or frequency may be varied if there is lack of demand.

6. Personal injury 1This section covers injury, illness or death while you are using the holiday services that we have arranged for you. We have no direct control over the way our suppliers provide their services but everyone employed or contracted by us or by our suppliers is expected to carry out their duties in accordance with accepted standards of behaviour. If they do not carry out their duties in accordance with accepted standards of behaviour (or at all) & that fault results in your injury, illness or death, we may make a payment to you. We will not make any payment if your injury, illness or death was caused by an event or circumstances which the person who caused it could not have predicted or avoided even if they had taken all necessary & due care. We will not make any payment if your illness, injury or death was your own fault. If we do make a payment, it will be similar to one you would receive under English & Welsh law in an English or Welsh court. Note: We will make such payments for injury, illness or death on the basis that you are expected to accept that:

1. You must tell us & the supplier involved about your injury or illness while you are in the resort (see section 13). You should also write to our After Travel Services about your claim within 7 days of coming home from your holiday to allow us to investigate it properly & cooperate with us so as to enable us to carry out such investigation. Please include a letter about your injury or illness from your doctor. 2. You should transfer to us any rights you have against the supplier or any other person.3. You should co-operate fully with us if we or our insurers want to enforce those rights. 4. Any payments we make may be limited in accordance with international conventions. We ask you to transfer your rights to us so that we can claim back from suppliers any payments we make to you, plus any legal or other costs.

7. Personal injury 2This section covers damages, injury, illness or death which is not connected with the arrangements made by us. If you or someone on your holiday booking is injured, falls ill or dies while taking part in an activity which is not part of the holiday, or you need to incur unpredictable extra expenses for which we are not liable because the event is beyond our control (see Ìmportant note – events beyond our control’) we will, where appropriate & subject to our discretion, try to help if we can but you must pay all costs incurred.

8. Your Financial ProtectionThe Package Travel, Package Holidays & Package Tours Regulations 1992 require us to provide security for the monies that you pay for the package holidays booked from us & for your repatriation in the event of our insolvency. We provide this security by placing your money into a Bank of Scotland Trust Account. Your money will not be released to us until after your return from holiday. If you book arrangements other than a package holiday from us, the financial protection referred to above does not apply.

9. What happens to holiday complaints?We can usually sort out any complaints you may have whilst you are on holiday. If you have a complaint about your arrangements whilst away, you must immediately notify the supplier of the service in question locally. You should report any hotel complaint to the hotel

management and allow them the opportunity to resolve the matter for you. Complaints regarding your transport or other service arrangements should be reported to the transport provider or supplier concerned as soon as a problem arises. If they are unable to resolve the problem, you should contact us straight away by telephone/fax & we will endeavour to assist. If you are still not satisfied, you must write to our After Travel Services department with 7 days of your return from holiday. Please write your holiday reference number on your letter, & include your daytime & evening telephone numbers. If you do not give us the opportunity to resolve any problem locally by reporting it to the supplier, or calling & informing us, then we may not be able to deal positively with any complaint on your return. We will try to resolve your complaint to your satisfaction. If we cannot agree, you can take your complaint to a County Court or another suitable court.

Please also see section 19 (ABTA).

10. Paying for your travel arrangementsYou will be required to pay a deposit to us for each person when you book unless this is within 8 weeks of departure when the full amount for the booking is payable. The deposit amount will be specified by us or your travel agent when your booking is made. If it is not specified then it will be the amount that we ask you to pay when you book, even if this is 100% of the holiday price. If you pay less than the deposit under a low deposit booking scheme, then this is only part of the deposit referred to in this paragraph. The remaining deposit will be due on cancellation or date specified at time of booking or on your confirmation invoice. Please note that your booking deposit may be increased or there may be a charge payable for some accommodation, holidays or bookings where it is necessary to secure specific facilities with full payment at the time of booking e.g. theatre tickets, airlines tickets. Once confirmed, the booking deposit, additional charges paid & insurance premiums will not be refunded in the event of cancellation except in the circumstances specified in Sections 2, 3 or 4 or as otherwise required by law. This is your only commitment until 8 weeks before you go. Usually, within 2 weeks of booking, we will send you a Confirmation Invoice showing how much you owe us. You must pay the amount on the last Invoice issued by us, at least 8 weeks before you go on holiday. If you don’t, we reserve the right to treat your booking as cancelled & to charge you a cancellation charge, in accordance with section 12. If you pay money for your booking to a travel agent appointed by us, they will hold that money as our agent from the time they receive it until they pay the money to us. If your payment is made by card a handling fee will apply, please check fee at time of booking. This may also apply to some debit cards. Cash, personal cheques, building society & bankers’ drafts are accepted.

11. If you change your booking1. If you want to change any details of your booking (such as changing to a different holiday or changing a name in your booking) or to cancel an optional extra you have booked, we will do our best to help but please note that more major changes, such as those that would lower the basic price of your holiday will be treated by us as a different holiday. We charge an ‘Amendment Fee’ for each detail of the booking which we allow you to change without a cancellation. If you make the allowed change more than 56 days before departure, the fee will be £10 per change per person. If you make the allowed change within 56 days of departure, the amendment fee will be £20 per change per person. Name change, & or departure details such as date & time changes are not always allowed by other transport providers whenever they are made. Whilst we will do our best to change the details of the booking, please bear in mind that most other transport providers treat name & departure

detail changes as a cancellation & charge accordingly. These charges will be passed on to you. Changes to the lead name on a booking, will result in you having to pay for the cancelled holiday & buy a new holiday at full cost. If the change means we must send you new tickets, we cannot make the change until we have received all your old travel documents, including tickets. 2. Some types of accommodation (for example single rooms or hotel rooms with reductions for 3 adults) are priced according to the number of people staying there. If your booking changes because someone in your party cancels, we will recalculate your booking cost based on the new number of people going. If fewer people share the accommodation, then the cost for them may go up. This extra cost is not a cancellation charge, & it is not covered by our insurance. 3. If you are prevented from taking the holiday you have booked, you may transfer your booking to another person, provided you meet the following conditions: - You must authorise us to make the transfer; - The person to whom you transfer your holiday booking must comply with all the terms of the existing booking; - That person must accept the transfer & the terms of our Fair Trading Agreement; - That person must show us new evidence of their holiday insurance, as your policy cannot be transferred to another person (and the premium cannot be refunded); - We will also charge amendment fees in accordance with this section. This will be added to the new Invoice issued; - You cannot transfer a holiday booking within 7 days of departure; & - You will remain responsible for the payment of any balance on that new Invoice should that person fail to pay it.

12. If you cancel your bookingIf you want to cancel your booking or part of it, you or your travel agent must advise us. Once we receive your notice of cancellation you should expect to receive a Cancellation Invoice within 14 days. If you do not, then please contact us. To cover the cost of processing your cancellation & to compensate us for the risk that we may not be able to resell your travel arrangements, we make a cancellation charge on the scale shown below. The person who made the booking is responsible for paying this charge. The size of the charge depends on when we receive your notification. Please note that for certain travel arrangements e.g. air holidays and theatre/show holidays, the cancellation charge may be higher than those shown. In certain cases a 100% cancellation fee applies as soon as the booking is made.

Charges are based on how many days before your booked departure (not including day of departure) we receive your cancellation notice.

• 43+ days = deposit only• 42 to 29 days = 30% (or deposit, whichever is greater)• 28 to 15 days = 50%• 14 to 5 days = 70%• less than 5 days 100%.

Please check your insurance policy to see if you are covered for the cancellation charge.

13. Conduct while travellingYou are responsible for ensuring that you are at the correct departure point at the correct time and we cannot be liable for any loss or expense suffered by passengers because of their late arrival at any departure point. Coach excursions are included in the price of many holidays and refunds cannot be made for passengers not wishing to go on these excursions. Final departure times and points will be as stated on your final travel tickets and included excursion times will be posted on the hotel notice board or as notified by the tour driver. We reserve the right to refuse to accept you as a customer or continue dealing with you if your behaviour is disruptive or affects other travellers or is threatening or abusive towards our staff or suppliers staff, on the telephone, in writing or in person. If the driver of your coach or any of our staff believes that you

could be disruptive or that you are suffering from a contagious disease, they can also refuse to let you proceed with your travel arrangements or restrict your movements. If you are disruptive & this means you are not allowed to travel we will treat your booking as cancelled by you from that moment, & you will have to pay full cancellation charges (see section 12). If this occurs overseas then you will become responsible for your own return home & any other members of your group who cannot or will not travel without you. If you are refused carriage because of your disruptive behaviour, or you are under the influence of alcohol or drugs, we may pass on your details to other tour operators for their information. This in turn may make it difficult for you to book other holidays. In any of these circumstances no refunds or compensation will be paid to you & we may make a claim against you for any costs & expenses incurred as a result of your behaviour e.g. the cost of diverting a coach, aircraft or ship to remove you. Criminal proceedings may also be instigated.

14. Your accommodation1. Any accommodation we arrange for you must only be used by those people named on your Confirmation Invoice (or on latest Amendment Invoice issued). You are not allowed to share the accommodation or let anyone else stay there. You are responsible for the cost of any damage caused to your accommodation or its contents during your stay. These charges must be met by you & may have to be paid locally. Some hotels may make a small additional charge for porterage and tea or coffee served after meals. Gratuities to the hotel staff and drivers/couriers are discretionary. 2. Hotel entertainment and themes: A wide variety of entertainment is supplied by the hotels from dancing to pianists to bingo. We have tried to indicate those holidays in which it is provided. Please note however, that the style and frequency of entertainment is always at the management’s discretion. Similarly, a hotel may be operating a theme (such as Turkey & Tinsel, Country & Western, Olde Time...) which we have not featured in our package. We will endeavour to inform you of such entertainment. However, providing Leisuretime fulfils the package originally sold, we do not consider the imposition of themes to be detrimental to the holiday and will not consider compensation claims.

15. The conditions of your ticketWhen you travel by air or by sea, your journey may be subject to certain international conventions such as the Warsaw Convention, Montreal Convention or Athens Convention. You agree that the transport company’s own ‘Conditions of Carriage’ will apply to you on that journey. When arranging this transportation for you, we rely on the terms & conditions contained within these international conventions & those ‘Conditions of Carriage’. You acknowledge that all of these terms & conditions form part of your contract with us as well as with the transport company.

16. Passports, Visas, Travel InformationIt is your responsibility to check and fulfil the passport, visa, health and immigration requirements applicable to your itinerary. You must check requirements for your own specific needs with the relevant embassies and/or consulates as applicable. For further information, contact the Passport Office on 0300 222 0000.

Travel Information – whatever your reason for travelling abroad, you are sure to want a trouble free trip. With this is mind we are working with the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) to help British nationals stay safe abroad. The FCO ‘Know Before You Go’ website offers straightforward travel advice, top tips and up-to-date country information to help you plan your holiday.

17. Conditions of SuppliersIndependent suppliers make up many aspects of the services provided as part of your holiday.

Their services are provided in accordance with their own terms and conditions. Some of these terms and conditions may limit or exclude the supplier’s liability to you, usually in accordance with applicable international conventions.

18. Contacting youIf you book via our website or have opted in other circumstances for us to contact you via e-mail, we may communicate with you using the e-mail address you have provided. For example, to provide your e-confirmation, e-ticket, e-cancellation, etc. We will assume that your e-mail address is correct & that you understand the risks associated with using this form of communication. You may still have to contact us as required in our terms & conditions.

19. ABTAWe are a member of ABTA , membership number Y6145. We are obliged to maintain a high standard of service to you by ABTA’s code of conduct. We can also offer you ABTA’s scheme for the resolution of disputes which is approved by the Chartered Trading Standards Institute. If we can’t resolve your complaint, please go to www.abta.com to use ABTA’s simple procedure. Further information on the code and ABTA’s assistance in resolving disputes can be found on their website www.abta.com

20. Privacy PolicyFor the purposes of the Data Protection Act 1998 we are a data controller. In order to process your booking and to ensure that arrangements for your tour are correctly made, we need to collect certain personal details about you. These will include, where appropriate, names and addresses of your party’s members, credit/debit card information or other payment details and special requirements that you may have. These may include dietary restrictions, medical conditions, religious beliefs. We may need to pass this information onto other companies and organisations who require this information in order to provide your holiday (eg hotels, transport companies). Where you provide us with such details, you consent to this information being used as described above unless you expressly tell us otherwise in writing. We have appropriate security measures in place to protect such data. You are generally entitled to ask us (by e mail or letter) what details of yours are being held or processed, for what purpose and to whom they may have been disclosed. We may charge a fee for such requests. Marketing communications from Leisuretime will allow you the opportunity to opt out of further communications.


Pick-up Points

1 - Aberdare2 - Barry3 - Blackwood4 - Bridgend5 - Bristol6 - Caerphilly7 - Cardiff Central8 - Cardiff Gate9 - Cardiff West10 - Carmarthen11 - Cross Hands12 - Cogan13 - Cwmbran14 - Dinas Powys15 - Ebbw Vale16 - Gorseinon17 - Llanelli18 - Maesteg19 - Merthyr Tydfil20 - Morriston21 - Neath 22 - Newport23 - Pontypool24 - Pontypridd25 - Porth26 - Porthcawl27 - Port Talbot28 - Pyle29 - Sarn (services)30 - Swansea31 - Talbot Green

32 - Swindon33 - Chieveley (services)34 - Reading (services)35 - Cobham36 - Dover

European Services Only(5-day duration or more)

Locations

We believe that your holiday starts as soon as you board your coach. Our highly experienced, friendly and professional drivers are a key part of our team and are there to ensure you get the very best out of your Leisuretime holiday.

NEW FOR 2016 - PRIME SEATS*

We are pleased to offer Prime Seats* on our holidays of four days' duration or more. As these seats are situated at the front of the coach you’ll enjoy great views and be able to alight the coach with ease. You can enjoy these seats for the duration of your journey as soon as we have departed our main hub.

Our Prime Seats* are extremely popular so book early to secure yours. Price £10.00 per person (tour duration) *These seats are situated at the front of the coach, usually behind the driver. Leisuretime reserve the right to change these seats for operational reasons if necessary.

The majority of our coaches include:• Air Conditioning/Forced Air ventilation• Air Suspension• Reclining Seats• Generous Leg Room• Toilets• Tea & Coffee Facilities

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Wherever you are in South Wales or the South of England, you are never far away from one of our pick-up points, hubs or passenger interchanges. This means that we are able to get you to your destination as comfortably as possible and eliminate the need for numerous and lengthy pick-up routes, giving you more time to relax and enjoy our superb value for money holidays.

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