COST PER PERSON: £375 PER PERSON - SOLD OUT

Includes The Donkey Sanctuary

 Our first Christmas tour this year is a return to The Shanklin Hotel on The Isle of Wight, where we are assured of  exceptional service and entertainment.

We will enjoy an excursion to The Needles, an iconic landmark in Alum Bay, home to the famous coloured sands the Island is known for. We then continue on to Cowes, famed for it’s regatta. We finish with a visit to The Donkey Sanctuary, home to over 100 donkeys, mules and Shetland ponies. The café is in a beautiful, converted barn overlooking the paddock where you can enjoy a tea and cake.

On ‘Christmas Day’ you will have a free day in Shanklin to explore the old town with it’s thatched cottages and quaint Christmas Shop, or walk along the front to Sandown, stopping for a coffee on the way at one of the beachfront huts. You will have a free lunch at the hotel and a visit from Father Christmas.

Our final excursion is to Quarr Abbey, situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty and home to Benedictine monks. Wander round the gardens and enjoy a coffee in the tea-rooms, or light a candle in the Abbey at this time of Remembrance. We continue on to Ryde, the largest town on The Isle of Wight, with a rich history, a lively seafront and plenty of shops. Bembridge was voted the National village of the year in 2019 due to its windmill, picturesque harbour and bustling village centre, and we will include a visit during our stay.

Tour Price For 5 Days Includes:

• 4 nights half board with tea/coffee

• 1 Free lunch & a welcome drink

• Festive Entertainment every evening

• All excursions as stated

Free use of Indoor heated pool

• Entertainment & Porterage

Your Hotel - The Shanklin Hotel, Shanklin

One of the best known hotels on the island, The Shanklin is situated in the town with superb views from it’s Starlite restaurant & many bedrooms. The Old Village is a few minutes walk away & the cliff top with sea-views just a short stroll. All the bedrooms have tea/coffee making facilities, TV & hairdryer. There is an indoor pool, lift & separate lounge & bar.

Supplement:

Single room £40

Sea-view £30pp

COST PER PERSON: £495 PER PERSON

Includes Pili Palas Nature Reserve

Our base for this luxury, late Autumn tour is Llanberis in the Snowdonia National Park. We will enjoy beautiful scenery, great Welsh food & free bar each evening.

We begin with a drive along the coast, with stunning views of Anglesey and the Menai Strait, to Bangor, where I know  ‘a lovely time’ is guaranteed! We then continue along the coast to The Bodnant Farm Food Shop with it’s spectacular views of the Conwy Valley. Enjoy coffee and ‘Bara Brith’ in the cafe and buy some treats for Christmas. We will then  drive through the Gwydir Forest to the pretty village of Beddgelert in the heart of Eyri. Time to see the historic bridge and church before we return to our hotel via the Pen-y-pass, with even more gorgeous scenery.

On your free day in Llanberis why not visit The Slate Mine, browse the local shops or take the train up Mount Snowdon. Alternatively you can sit back and admire the breath-taking views of Snowdon from the comfort of our hotel.

Our final day out begins with another scenic drive to Halen Mon, where the  sea-salt is made, on the Isle of Anglesey. Chance for a browse in the shop or a coffee in the outdoor café (weather permitting) and admire the panoramic views of Eyri and the Menai Strait.  Our next stop is The Pili Palas Nature Reserve, with chance to see butterflies, reptiles, insects and other animals in a warm environment, no matter what the weather is outside! We end with a drive to Beaumaris, with it’s stunning views to finish our day.

Tour Price For 5 Days Includes:

• 4 nights half board with tea/coffee

• Free bar each night for 3 hours

• Complimentary tea/coffee throughout your stay

• Entry to Pili Palas Nature Reserve

Coffee & Bara Birth at The Bodnant Cafe

• Porterage

Your Hotel - The 3*Royal Victoria Hotel, Llanberis

Uniquely situated at the foot of Snowdon, within 30 acres of gardens & woodland, the hotel offers every home comfort. All 104 rooms are modern with phone, flat screen TV, tea/coffee making facilities, hairdryer & iron. The Padarn restaurant serves local, seasonal food and the Eryri bar & lounge is open during the day

Supplement:

Single room £60

COST PER PERSON: £375 PER PERSON

Includes Winchester Christmas Market

Get into the real spirit of Christmas with us this year on our visit to the home of ‘The Winter Wonderland’ in Bournemouth. Our hotel is ideally situated in the centre of town, just a short walk from the Christmas market, shopping centre and gardens, which come alive at this time of year with an enchanting display of lights.

We will include visits to Southampton and Winchester with their famous Christmas markets, and chance for some last minute Christmas shopping.

The New Forest National Park is right on the doorstep, and we will enjoy a scenic drive with a stop in Lyndhurst, the ‘capital’ of the New Forest.

On your free day in Bournemouth we will have lunch included at the hotel with a visit from Father Christmas, followed by Christmas Dinner in the evening with bingo and entertainment .There will also be a welcome drink one evening.

Salisbury is another favourite destination at this time of year with it’s abundance of shops and Christmas festivities, so we will include a visit. Romsey’s Christmas lights are a sight to behold, and with it’s gorgeous Abbey, choice of independent shops and Bradbeer’s Department Store, there is something for everyone.

Tour Price For 5 Days Includes:

• 4 nights half-board with tea/coffee

· One free lunch & Welcome drink

· Christmas Dinner & Visit from Father Christmas

· Christmas Entertainment & Bingo Every Night

· All excursions as stated

· Porterage

· Free Use of Heated Indoor Pool

Your Hotel - The 4*Norfolk Royale Hotel, Bournemouth

The elegant hotel is situated just a few steps from Bournemouth square & only a short stroll from the gardens, home of The Winter Wonderland. Offering a very high standard of accommodation, it has a large, comfortable bar, conservatory restaurant & downstairs entertainment room. There is also an indoor heated pool & lift. All rooms have TV, hairdryer & tea/coffee making facilities.

Supplement:

Single room £65

COST PER PERSON: £525 PER PERSON

Includes Gala New Year’s Dinner & Piper

Our New Year tour this year will be based in Bideford, so we won’t have far to travel. The hotel has been recommended, and boasts a great New Year’s entertainment package.

We will enjoy a lunch-time stop before being greeted at the hotel with tea or coffee in the lounge. Why not enjoy a cocktail from the Appledore Bar before our dinner, followed by the first night of live entertainment.

On New Year’s Eve we will visit the nearby market town of Oakhampton, often referred to as ’The gateway to the moor’. We will have time to explore this quaint market town before returning to the hotel in time to get dressed up for the main event. There will be a Gala New Year’s Eve dinner, accompanied by a piper to sound the start of the celebrations. At midnight, you will have  a glass of bubbly to toast the New Year and party poppers to make sure it goes with a bang!

On New Year’s Day there will be a leisurely brunch served from 9am, with the rest of the day to spend as you choose. Take a walk on the South-West coastal path along the River Torridge to blow away the cobwebs, but make sure you’re back for the afternoon tea and cake, followed by cash bingo! There’s an optional Fancy Dress competition before our final night of dinner and entertainment.

Tour Price For 4 Days Includes:

• 3 Nights Half-Board with Tea/Coffee

· Gala New Year’s Eve dinner with piper

· Entertainment every evening

· Glass of Bubbly & party poppers   

· Afternoon tea & cake New Year’s Day

· Competitions

· Excursion to Oakhampton

Your Hotel - The 3*Durrant House Hotel, Bideford

 The hotel is on the edge of town. All the rooms are modern with TV , hairdryer, iron & tea/coffee making facilities. The Olive-Tree restaurant uses fresh, local ingredients wherever possible and there is a comfortable bar & ballroom. There is no lift but ground floor rooms are available (5 steps).

Supplement:

Single room £100

COST PER PERSON: £250 PER PERSON

Includes Half-Price Bar 7.00pm - 10 pm

Join us for our first tour of the year to the Riviera Hotel, where we are always assured of exceptional customer service, great food and a friendly, relaxed atmosphere.

After a leisurely start, we will have surprise stops for coffee and lunch on our journey to the hotel, where we will be greeted with a welcome tea or coffee as our suitcases are taken to our rooms. The buffet restaurant offers flexible service, so you can dine when you chose and take your seats ready for the first surprise tribute act.

We will enjoy a day out to Plymouth with time for some shopping or a walk around the Barbican before we return to the hotel. Enjoy the stunning views from the lounge with a pre-dinner drink before our second night of fun. There is a half-price bar from 7.30pm each night.

Totnes is always a popular destination with it’s Cathedral and multitude of shops and cafes.  We will stop in Torquay, otherwise known as the English Riviera, for a walk along the harbour in the sunshine!

Trago Mills is a great indoor shopping complex where we can escape from the changeable weather and pick up some bargains in the New Year sales.

Tour Price For 4 Days Includes:

• 3 Nights Half-Board with Tea/Coffee

· All excursions as stated

· Great Entertainment in The Show Bar

Half-Price Drinks in The Show Bar from 7.00pm

· Welcome tea/coffee   

· Porterage

Your Hotel - The Riviera Hotel, Torquay

Situated just a short walk from Torquay sea-front . The hotel has a comfortable lounge area and an indoor swimming pool. The spacious dining area offers flexible buffet meals with no set dining time. The Sports Bar is open during the day and serves Costa coffee and snacks.There is a lift to most rooms with  a few ground floor rooms.

Supplement:

Single room £30

Sea-View (Double/Twin) £30

Balcony Sea-View £60

COST PER PERSON: £355 PER PERSON

Includes Portmeirion & Half-Price Bar & Free Drink Each Night

Criccieth is a beautiful sea-side resort town and known as ‘The Pearl of Wales on the shores of Snowdonia’. With Spring coming earlier every year, and with a half price bar and a free drink each evening to enjoy, why not escape the winter blues and join us.

We begin with a ride across The Menai Bridge to Anglesey and the delightful town of Beaumaris with it’s medieval castle, lovely beach and Victorian pier. You will have time to explore before we drive through stunning scenery of Caeau Glan-y-Mor, the National Trust nature reserve, to Llanfairpwllgwyngyllo gerychwyrndrobwillantysiliogogogch, the historic village famous for it’s longest name. Take a photo at the train station before browsing the James Pringle weavers retail outlet or enjoying a coffee and bara birth.

The beautiful village of Betws-y-Coed is known as ‘The gateway to Snowdonia’ in the Conwy valley. With it’s quaint little shops and cafes on the village green it’s the perfect coffee stop. We continue on to Portmeirion, an enchanting Italian style village complete with sub-tropical gardens. Known as the location for the cult TV series ‘The Prisoner’, it comprises colour-washed buildings around a central piazza and is one of Wales most popular tourist attractions.

We will enjoy a scenic drive through this beautiful part of the country while still allowing time for you to explore Criccieth. Why not visit the castle or take the train to Barmouth and enjoy the amazing views of the coast .

Tour Price For 5 Days Includes:

• 4 Nights Half-Board with Tea/Coffee

• Excursions As Stated

• Entry to Portmeirion

• Half-price Bar Each Night & Free Drink

Your Hotel - The George IV Hotel, Criccieth

A delightful and unique hotel, full of character and situated on Criccieth’s High Street. From many of the hotel bedrooms, you can enjoy magnificent views over Cardigan Bay and Criccieth Castle or over to the Welsh mountains. The hotel fea tures a lounge bar, restaurant, and entertainment room. The en-suite bedrooms have tea and coffee making facilities, TV & hairdryer. The hotel has Wi-Fi and a lift.

Supplement:

Single room £60

SOLD-OUT - awaiting an extra date (CONTACT BRIGITTE FOR DETAILS)

COST PER PERSON: £275 PER PERSON

Includes Seated Evening Ticket

Join us on a 2-day break to London to experience the ground-breaking ABBA Voyage concert. This is the greatest ABBA show as Agentha, Bjorn, Benny & Anni-Frid appear on stage in digital avatar form to preform their world-famous and much-loved songs.

You will have time at leisure to explore the Westfields Stratford City Shopping Mall, a one-stop destination opposite the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. Browse more than 200 shops from Zara, Primark & John Lewis and chose from over 100 restaurants and street food stalls. There’s even a brewery tap room serving beer brewed on site. Our hotel is within easy walking distance so you will be able to return at leisure to check-in and get ready for the show.

We will arrive at the sleek, purpose built arena located at The Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park for the thrilling evening performance in auditorium seating. A state-of-the-art production using cutting-edge technology and spectacular lighting, the 90 minute concert features ABBA’s most popular hits. Backed by the finest musicians and performing at their best, ABBA will have you singing along  and dancing in the aisles! There are plenty of food and drink options in the arena and you will have time to get something before the show.

After breakfast, you will have some time at leisure to visit London’s famous sights before our journey home.

Tour Price For 2 Days Includes:

• 1 night Bed & Breakfast

• Evening seated ticket to ABBA Voyage

• Transfer to & from Show

• Free time in London Saturday afternoon & Sunday

• Porterage

Your Hotel - The Ibis Stratford Hotel

ibis London Stratford positions you perfectly for your London getaway and, from check-in to check-out, we have got your every need covered. Our bar will keep you refreshed from morning to midnight, and our on-site restaurant offers a relaxing spot to enjoy a lazy lunch or an indulgent evening meal. So whether you are here to take in a show at the O2, shop til you drop at Westfield or take care of business at Canary Wharf, we have got you covered for a great stay.

Thanks to its location and a wide link of transportation our hotel positions you in a perfect spot to explore London and its attractions. A short walk from Westfield Shopping Centre with an extensive range of shops, restaurants and entertainment options. The Olympic Park is a short stroll giving you access to all the sporting venues, events and the new business districts in the area. Catch a show at the O2 Arena, attend an event in Excel or a meeting in Canary Wharf all accessible from the DLR.

Dedicated followers of fashion will feel at home in Stratford, home to Westfield, one of Europe's largest urban shopping centres. 30 minutes east of the centre, Stratford also houses Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, originally built for the 2012 Olympics.

Supplement:

Single room £40 Double Room for sole use

COST PER PERSON: £445 PER PERSON - LIMITED AVAILABILITY

Includes York City Cruise & Harewood House

The beautiful town of Harrogate is the base for this tour in the stunning York shire Dales. We have stayed at this hotel several times and are returning due to the excellent food and service.

We start with a visit to the timbered city of York, beginning with a cruise. Sit back and relax, taking in the sights of the city as we have entertaining and in formative commentary as we sail the River Ouse. We will then have time to ex plore this compact, ancient walled city. Stroll ‘The Shambles’, one of the best pre served medieval streets in the world, and visit The Minster, The National Railway museum, or The Viking Centre, as well as the numerous shops and cafes.

Knaresborough is a delightful town perched on the cliffs above the River Nidd, and the imposing railway viaduct is one of North Yorkshire’s most iconic landmarks. The medieval streets and stone staircases that weave up and down are perfect for exploring and we will include a stop.

Grassington in The Yorkshire Dales, otherwise known as Darrowby, was used as the location for TV’s All Creatures Great & Small, and we will have free time to explore the market town before returning to the hotel. Why not visit The Royal Pump Room museum or enjoy tea at the famous Betty’s Tea Rooms.

Our final excursion is to Harewood House, with it’s Capability Brown landscapes, impressive art collection by Turner & El Greco, Chippendale furniture and Robert Adam interiors, as well as 140 acres of award-winning gardens.

Tour Price For 5 Days Includes:

• 4 nights Half-Board with tea/coffee

• Excursions & Attractions as stated

• York City Cruise

Your Hotel - The 3*Cairn Hotel, Harrogate

The hotel is just a short walk from the town centre. Carefully modernised, many grand features still remain. All rooms have a TV, hairdryer, telephone and complimentary tea/coffee making facilities. There is a large lounge area and bar, both of which are beautifully and comfortably furnished. There is a lift & the hotel is 5 minutes walk from the town centre.

Supplement:

Single room £80 SOLD OUT

COST PER PERSON: £750 PER PERSON

Includes Derwentwater & Ullswater Cruises & Dalemain House & Gardens

This is our first stay in the newly refurbished Alpha hotel, who recently won the award for best hotel for groups, and we have six nights to enjoy.

We begin with a hop-on-hop-off cruise on Derwentwater with breath-taking views of the surrounding fells and Skiddaw, England’s 4th highest mountain. You can explore the lake and Keswick at leisure before we return to the hotel.

Grasmere is a chocolate-box village and home of the famous Gingerbread shop. Enjoy a coffee and stroll the Wordsworth Daffodil Garden after the famous po em. We will also visit Ambleside, with it’s picturesque streets and home of the iconic Bridge House, a tiny stone house perched above Stock Beck.

We will have a scenic drive around Bassenthwaite Lake to Cockermouth, a beau tiful Georgian market town on the edge of the Lake District National Park. You will have free time to visit William Wordsworth’s former home, or enjoy a coffee before we continue to the restored Bassenthwaite Station, situated opposite the scenic Dubwath Silver Meadows nature reserve. There is a full-size replica steam train and former Art Deco carriage where you will enjoy a cream tea.

Our final cruise is on Ullswater, one of the most beautiful lakes. We will have time for lunch in Pooley Bridge before visiting Dalemain House & Gardens, a his toric mansion within a beautiful garden in a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You will have a free day to relax at the hotel in the tranquil, Lakeland village . It is in walking distance to the beautiful Derwentwater, and Keswick, for those with enough energy! If not, catch the bus and make the most of your time in this stunning part of the country.

Tour Price For 7 Days Includes:

• 6 Nights Half-Board with Tea/Coffee

• Excursions As Stated

• 2 Lake Cruises & Entry To Dalemain House & Gardens

• Free day in Portinscale

• Porterage & Entertainment

Your Hotel - The 3*Derwentwater Hotel, Portinscale

Superbly situated amid 16 acres of grounds, the Derwentwater Hotel offers a tranquil base from which to explore the stunning Lake District. All guest rooms are en-suite with tea/coffee making facilities, TV, complimentary toiletries and hairdryer. There is free Wi-Fi & lift.

Supplement:

Single room N/A (No singles available)

COST PER PERSON: £495 PER PERSON - LIMITED AVAILABILITY

Includes Puffin Island Cruise & NT Bodnant Gardens

Join us for a return to the ever popular resort of Llandudno, Wales's largest re sort, uniquely situated between the Great and Little Ormes and famed for its magnificent crescent of hotels, broad tree-lined streets, elegant shops and the longest pier in Wales, stretching over 2,000 feet out into the sea.

Our main excursion is to the Isle of Anglesey. We will begin with a photo stop at the longest name in Wales before continuing to Beaumaris, a captivating town with stunning views over the Menai Straight and Snowdonia, where you will have time to explore. We then enjoy a cruise around Puffin Island. Home to an abun dance of wildlife, you may spot grey seals, bottle nose dolphins as well as puffins and other birds.

We previously visited The National Trust Bodnant gardens in the autumn, and were so impressed that we are returning to see them in the spring, with a labur num arch, magnolias and rhododendrons at their peak. Enjoy the view of the wa terfall and the Snowdonia mountains from the terraces as you explore the 80 acres of gardens. The walled town of Conwy is just a short ride away so we will include a visit to explore this picturesque, sea-front town.

There will be free time in Llandudno so why not ride up The Great Orme on the cable car and enjoy the wonderful views back to Llandudno and across Anglesey and Snowdonia. You may chose to walk around The Happy Valley Gardens, ex plore the shops, sea-front and pier, or relax at our sea-front hotel.

Tour Price For 5 Days Includes:

• 4 Nights Half-Board with Tea/Coffee

• Excursions As Stated

• Puffin Island Cruise

• Entry To National Trust Bodnant Gardens - Members Go Free

• Porterage & Entertainment

Your Hotel - The Hydro Hotel, Llandudno

Ideally situated on the sea front, just a short walk from Llandudno’s wonderful shops, the Pier and Happy Valley gardens. There is a large entertainment suite & bar, as well as a separate lounge with bar. All bedrooms have tea/coffee making facilities, hair dryer & TV. There is a lift but all floors are split level with some stairs .

Supplement:

Single room £65 - SOLD-OUT

Sea-View £55 pp

COST PER PERSON: £695 PER PERSON

Includes NT Sutton Hoo & Helmingham Gardens

Suffolk is home to the beautiful part of the country made famous by Constable in his paintings, and this tour, based in a boutique hotel on the waterfront of Ips wich will include all the highlights of the area.

We begin with a visit to Lavenham, known as England’s finest medieval village due to it’s amazing examples of timber framed Tudor buildings. With over 300 listed buildings dating back to the 14th century , a magnificent church and numer ous cafes and shops, there is something for everyone. Our next stop is Helming ham Gardens, a breathtaking historic estate with it’s stunning, moated Tudor house and award winning gardens. The estate park with it’s red deer is home to an oak tree painted by Constable in his painting ‘A Dell’.

We will enjoy a drive through the stunning scenery of Suffolk’s picturesque vil lages, the Stour Valley and Dedham Vale’s National Landscape, an area that has remained remarkably unchanged since the early 19th century when Constable captured it’s pastoral beauty. We will enjoy stops in Dedham and East Bergholt.

The World-famous Anglo-Saxon burial site of Sutton Hoo is where one of Brit ain’s greatest archaeological finds was made in 1939. Discover the story of the 7th century ship burial of an Anglo-Saxon King, view the award-winning exhibition and explore the full-size reconstruction of the burial chamber. We will also stop in Woodbridge, a vibrant market town on the banks of the river Deben.

Tour Price For 5 Days Includes:

• 4 Nights Half-Board with Tea/Coffee

• Excursions As Stated

• Welcome Tea/Coffee

• Entry To Sutton Hoo & Helmingham Gardens

• Porterage

Your Hotel - The 4*Salthouse Harbour Hotel, Ipswich

This contemporary, boutique hotel overlooks the beautiful Ipswich waterfront. Each of the modern bedrooms have TV, hairdryer & tea/coffee making facilities with some affording fantastic views over the marina. The sleek & stylish public are as including the Salthouse Eaterie, bar & lounge feature contemporary décor. There is a lift.

Supplement:

Single room £150

COST PER PERSON: £985 PER PERSON - LIMITED AVAILABILITY

Includes Durrell Wildlife Centre, WW2 Tunnels & Island Tour

After our sold-out tour to Guernsey in 2024, this time we will enjoy the delights of Jersey, and have included an extra night .

We begin with a full-day tour of the island, with the local driver giving commen-tary while we visit the Bays of St Aubin’s, St Brelade’s & St Quen’s, Corbiere Lighthouse, Greve de Lecq Barracks & Gorey Harbour. We will visit The Botanic Garden at Samares Manor, a sensory paradise with exotic planting, Japanese, rose and water gardens which were created in the 1920’s.

You will have a free day to explore Jersey, either take a bus to one of the pictur-esque Bay’s, or walk into St Helier and stroll along the Esplanade and enjoy the local attractions, museums and shops. Make sure you see the memorial cele-brating Liberation Day after the German occupation in WW2.

The Jersey War Tunnels were built during the occupation and chronicle the hard-ships and heroism of the islanders. The tunnels are over 1000m long but they are on level terrain. We will return to the hotel and the afternoon is yours at leisure to relax or explore some more! Why not go for a swim in the pool or the lido.

Our final day will be spent at The Durrell Wildlife Centre, where you can experi-ence the animals such as orangutans, gorillas and 100s more, at their best.

Tour Price For 6 Days Includes:

• 5 Nights Half-Board with Tea/Coffee

• Excursions As Stated

• Free Use Of Leisure Facilities

• All Travel

• Poole - Jersey Ferry

Your Hotel - The 3*Merton Hotel, St Saviour

Situated in a great area of St Saviour with good access to local shops, and a 20 min walk from the main centre of St Helier. All rooms have TV, hairdryer, & tea/coffee making facilities. There are 2 bars & meals are served in The Belve-dere restaurant. The hotel’s leisure facilities are across the road & include a gym, indoor & outdoor pools & a tennis court. Ground floor rooms & lift.

Supplement:

Single room £200 - SOLD OUT

COST PER PERSON: £350 PER PERSON

Includes Central London B&B Hotel

With so much to do in our capital city, we have decided to arrange this tour to give you the opportunity to see the sights of central London at your own pace, and include whatever attractions you want.

Our hotel is situated on The Strand, within a few minutes walk of Covent Garden, Trafalgar Square, The Embankment, Somerset House, St James’s Park, Soho, & Mayfair. It is also in the theatre district, with the new Paddington musical show ing opposite our hotel. We will travel directly to London and drop you at the hotel to give you the maximum amount of time to take in the city. Why not enjoy a cream tea at our hotel before setting out to explore.

The ticket booth for the shows is located in Leicester Square, just a few minutes walk away, so you can either buy tickets online in advance, or get them there for shows such as Billy Elliott, Mamma Mia, Harry Potter, Hamilton, Paddington, The Greatest Showman, to name but a few.

There are plenty of restaurants to chose from nearby, so you will be spoilt for choice for dinner. You will have a whole free day so why not begin with watching the changing of the guard at Whitehall, or enjoying the buskers in Covent Garden. The coach will pick us up early afternoon for our return, so you will have the morning free to fit in some last minute sight-seeing.

Tour Price For 3 Days Includes:

• 2 Nights Bed & Breakfast

• Comfort Stops en-route

• 4*Central London Hotel

Your Hotel - The 4*Strand Palace Hotel

Each of the 788 bedrooms are decorated to a high standard with air-con, hairdryer, iron & ironing board, walk-in shower, safe & tea/coffee making facilities. The bar/ lounge & restaurant are located on the ground floor in a modern, open-plan arrange ment with an additional bar next to reception. There is a lift & free Wi-Fi.

Supplement:

Single room £100

COST PER PERSON: £400 PER PERSON

Includes Evening Dress-Circle Mamma Mia Ticket

With so much to do in our capital city, we have decided to arrange this tour to give you the opportunity to see the sights of central London at your own pace, and include whatever attractions you want.

Our hotel is situated on The Strand, within a few minutes walk of Covent Garden, Trafalgar Square, The Embankment, Somerset House, St James’s Park, Soho, & Mayfair. It is also in the theatre district, with the new Paddington musical show ing opposite our hotel. We will travel directly to London and drop you at the hotel to give you the maximum amount of time to take in the city. Why not enjoy a cream tea at our hotel before setting out to explore.

The Novello Theatre, home to Mamma Mia, is just a 5 minute walk away from our hotel, and we have included dress-circle tickets for the evening performance on the second evening, so you can have dinner and enjoy the show in your own time without any time restraints.

There are plenty of restaurants to chose from nearby, so you will be spoilt for choice for dinner. You will have a whole free day so why not begin with watching the changing of the guard at Whitehall, or enjoying the buskers in Covent Garden. The coach will pick us up early afternoon for our return, so you will have the morning free to fit in some last minute sight-seeing.

Tour Price For 3 Days Includes:

• 2 Nights Bed & Breakfast

• Mamma Mia Ticket

• Comfort Stops en-route

• 4*Central London Hotel

Your Hotel - The 4*Strand Palace Hotel

Each of the 788 bedrooms are decorated to a high standard with air-con, hairdryer, iron & ironing board, walk-in shower, safe & tea/coffee making facilities. The bar/ lounge & restaurant are located on the ground floor in a modern, open-plan arrangement with an additional bar next to reception. There is a lift & free Wi-Fi.

Supplement:

Single room £100

COST PER PERSON: £545 PER PERSON

Includes Cowes Cruise & Mottistone Gardens

The Isle Of Wight is always a popular destination, as with a leisurely cruise from Lymington, it feels like you’re abroad without all the hassle! Our tour is based in the quaint village of Shanklin, and with plenty of outside space to enjoy, this original coaching inn is the perfect base, just a few minutes walk to the esplanade.

Mottistone Gardens are owned by The National Trust and are set in a sheltered valley. The colourful herbaceous borders, shrub filled banks and hidden pathways are full of surprises with a Mediterranean style planting to take advantage of the warm, southerly location. We will include a stop at Alum Bay where you can see the colourful sands and the famous Needles, one of the most photographed groups of rocks in the world.

Cowes is famous for hosting the Regatta, and we have included a cruise with live commentary around the harbour. You will also have time to explore the town with it’s quirky shops, bustling harbour and wonderful views of The Solent before we continue back to the hotel.

With a free day to explore Shanklin with it’s thatched cottages, cliff-lift and busy high street, or stroll along the sea-front to Sandown and remember the good-old-days of the island’s heyday.

Tour Price For 5 Days Includes:

• 4 Nights Half-board with tea/coffee

• Entry To Mottistone Gardens - National Trust Members Go Free

• Cowes Cruise & Excursions

• Porterage & Entertainment

Your Hotel - The Daish’s Hotel, Shanklin

Situated on Shanklin High Street & dating back to the 18th century when it was originally a coaching inn, the hotel has plenty of character. There is a comfortable bar, entertainment venue, & coffee shop & sun terrace with large gardens. The rooms have TV & tea/coffee making facilities. Hairdryer’s are available from reception. There is a lift & free Wi-Fi.

Supplement:

Single room £65 - SOLD OUT

COST PER PERSON: £995 PER PERSON

Includes Strathspey Railway & Minibus Tour

After the huge success of the TV show ‘The Traitors’, highlighting the glorious scenery we have in this country, we have arranged this tour based near where the filming happens. We will be staying in the village of Strathpeffer, a remote location totally in keeping with the ethos of the show.

We will have overnight stays each way at Gretna Hall Hotel, Gretna Green, and will travel through The Cairngorms National Park, with comfort stops enroute.

We begin with a return ride on The Strathspey Railway, from Aviemore to Broomhill and stopping for a photo opportunity at The Boat of Garten Station, the iconic Traitor’s location. We will then continue on to Inverness, where the participants stay during filming, and will have free time to explore the city.

Our next day begins with a scenic drive on the A9, part of the legendary North Coast 500 Route. Enjoy the stunning scenery as we pass Cromarty Firth and Loch Fleet through stunning ‘Traitors’ filming countryside. Ardoss Castle may not be open to the public, so we will visit Dunrobin Castle instead. Resembling a French Chateau with it’s conical spires, and gardens inspired by the Palace of Versailles.

The highlight of the tour is a private half-day excursion in a local minibus through the narrow country lanes surrounding the Ardoss estate, stopping at several lo cations including Loch Glass with it’s Pink House, as known to Traitor’s fans. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore the village before we begin our return home.

Tour Price For 7 Days Includes:

• 6 Nights Half-board & tea/coffee

• Overnight Stays @ Gretna Green Hotel

• Return Ride On The Strathspey Railway (as seen in the TV show)

• Half-day Private Minibus Tour Including Loch Glass & The Pink House

• Dunrobin Castle & North Coast Scenic Drive

Your Hotel - The Highland Hotel, Strathpeffer

Built in 1882, this Victorian hotel was built in the Scottish Baronial style with castellated turrets & crow-steeped gables evokes a sense of timelessness. With comfortable lounge, bar & restaurant, it is renowned for it’s Scottish hospitality. All the bedrooms have tea/coffee making facilities.

Supplement:

Single room £150

COST PER PERSON: £375 PER PERSON

Includes Topsham Round Robin

After a sold-out tour last year, we return again to the ever-popular Babbacombe Hotel, where we always receive a warm welcome. The hotel is set in a perfect location overlooking Babbacombe Downs, with far reaching views across Lyme Bay, and it prides itself on customer service, excellent accommodation and a friendly, relaxed approach.

The restaurant has gorgeous views over the Bay, and with flexible, buffet dining so you can eat at whatever time suits you. There is also a Costa Café onsite, so you can get a drink and snack anytime.

As the hotel is in walking distance to several attractions, we will have a relaxed weekend with plenty of time for you to visit The Model Village, Bygones, a museum packed with over 100 years of British history, or take the cliff railway to Oddicombe beach, just a 5 minute walk from the hotel .

No tour to Devon is complete without visiting the gorgeous coastline, so we will be stopping in Teighmouth and Brixham. We will also include The Round Robin from Topsham to Exmouth and back, with free time in Exmouth for you to enjoy. You will travel by train on the famous Avo cet Line, enjoying the fabulous views to Exmouth, and return by boat, cruising up the River Exe.

Tour Price For 4 Days Includes:

• 3 Nights Half-board & tea/coffee

• Welcome tea/coffee

• Topsham - Exmouth Round Robin

• Surprise lunchtime Stops En-route

• Entertainment & Bingo

• Porterage

Your Hotel - The Babbacombe Hotel

Positioned in a superb cliff-top location offering stunning views across Babbacombe Downs & Lyme Bay. The hotel has a comfortable lounge area and a Costa café. The spacious dining area offers flexible buffet meals and 21 has a sea view. There is a lift to most rooms with ground floor rooms availa ble. All have step in showers and tea/coffee facilities.

Supplement:

Single room £30 - SOLD OUT

Sea-view £30 Per Room

Balcony Sea-view £60 Per Room

COST PER PERSON: £595 PER PERSON

Includes 2 National Trust Houses - Members Go Free

After the success of ‘The Great Pottery Throwdown’, we have included a visit to it’s home, Gladstone Pottery, as well as two National Trust Houses, where NT members can get discount from our tour price.

The National Memorium Arboretum is the perfect place to visit at this time of year, and we have included a ride on the land-train so you can take in the 350 memorials set in the 150 acre site, with the autumn colours at their best.

The National Trust’s Shugborough Estate, described as a ‘Staffordshire Paradise’, includes a Georgian mansion house and walled garden dating back to the 1600’s, and was once home to The Earl of Lichfield. Enjoy exploring the house, gardens and farm, before we return to Derby. The Museum Of Making, is a UNESCO World Heritage site celebrating Derby’s 300 year history of making to inspire new crea tivity. Housed in The Silk Mill, enjoy the 30,000 exhibits including a Rolls Royce Trent engine suspended in mid-air.

‘The Potteries’, home of Gladstone Pottery Museum, is the only complete coal burning Victorian pottery in existence today. We will have time here before con tinuing on to Trentham Gardens, a tranquil paradise and a place for every season where your can discover award winning planting and wildlife-rich landscapes.

We will also visit the 18th century Kedleston Hall, framed by historic parkland and formal gardens. The house has opulent interiors with an extensive collection of paintings, sculpture and original furnishings. There will be time to stop in the picturesque spa town of Matlock Bath before we return.

Tour Price For 5 Days Includes:

• 4 Nights Half-board & tea/coffee

• Welcome tea/coffee

• 2 National Trust Properties - Members Go Free

• All Excursions As Stated

• Porterage

Your Hotel - The 4*Derby Michelover BW Signature Collection

Located on the outskirts of Derby the hotel has a large restaurant with open-plan bar & reception area with the lounge on the first floor so you can relax away from distractions. All the rooms have TV, hairdryer & tea/coffee making facilities. There is a lift & leisure facilities

Supplement:

Single room £150

COST PER PERSON: £390 PER PERSON

Includes The Donkey Sanctuary

After our tour to The Shanklin Hotel on The Isle of Wight sold out by March last year, we are including it again for all those who missed out. Come with us and see for yourself why this hotel is so popular.

We will enjoy an excursion to The Needles, an iconic landmark in Alum Bay, home to the famous coloured sands the Island is known for. We then continue on to Cowes, famed for it’s regatta. We finish with a visit to The Donkey Sanctuary, home to over 100 donkeys, mules and Shetland ponies. The café is in a beautiful, converted barn overlooking the paddock where you can enjoy a tea and cake.

On ‘Christmas Day’ you will have a free day in Shanklin to explore the old town with it’s thatched cottages and quaint Christmas Shop, or walk along the front to Sandown, stopping for a coffee on the way at one of the beachfront huts. You will have a free lunch at the hotel and a visit from Father Christmas.

Our final excursion is to Quarr Abbey, situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty and home to Benedictine monks. Wander round the gardens and enjoy a coffee in the tea-rooms, or light a candle in the Abbey at this time of Remem brance. We continue on to Ryde, the largest town on The Isle of Wight, with a rich history, a lively seafront and plenty of shops. Bembridge was voted the National village of the year in 2019 due to its windmill, picturesque harbour and bustling village centre, and we will include a visit during our stay.

Tour Price For 5 Days Includes:

• 4 Nights Half-board & tea/coffee

• 1 Free Lunch & welcome drink

• Festive Entertainment

• All Excursions As Stated

• Porterage & Indoor Heated Pool

Your Hotel - The Shanklin Hotel, Shanklin

Positioned in a superb cliff-top location offering stunning views across Babbacombe Downs & Lyme Bay. The hotel has a comfortable lounge area and a Costa café. The spacious dining area offers flexible buffet meals and 21 has a sea view. There is a lift to most rooms with ground floor rooms availa ble. All have step in showers and tea/coffee facilities.

Supplement:

Single room £60 - SOLD OUT

Sea-View £35 per person

COST PER PERSON: £385 PER PERSON

Includes Sidmouth & Dawlish

The Alpha chain of hotels have recently won the award for coach tour operator of the year , so you will see why we keep using their hotels as we are always as sured of excellent service, food and hospitality, and their Christmas ‘Turkey & Tinsel’ tours are always a popular choice. This hotel is no exception, and has the added benefit of being only a short coach ride away.

Exmouth is situated on the estuary of the River Exe and is Devon’s oldest seaside resort. It offers a rich mixture of clean golden sand, colourful and well-kept gar dens, a bustling harbour side and a two mile long promenade. After a lunchtime stop we will arrive with time to unwind before dinner followed by entertainment and bingo.

Teignmouth and Dawlish are just a short drive away, so we will have some free time exploring both during our stay. Our hotel is situated right on the sea-front and we will have plenty of time to relax and explore. The town is a flat, 10 minute walk from our hotel through the park or you can stroll along the front and enjoy a coffee in one of the sea-front cafes before returning to the hotel for our included lunch.

Sidmouth is another gem on the west coast, a famously select resort which was regularly visited by Princess Victoria before she became Queen. We will stop here before travelling on to Seaton, a tranquil coastal town famed for its historic tram way and the spectacular cliffs of the Jurassic coast which dominate the seascape.

Tour Price For 5 Days Includes:

• 4 Nights Half-board & tea/coffee

• 1 Free Lunch & welcome drink

• Festive Entertainment

• All Excursions As Stated

• Porterage

Your Hotel - The Cavendish, Exmouth

The hotel is situated on the level seafront overlooking Exmouth’s fine golden sands, a few minutes’ walk from the shops. All rooms have tea/coffee making facilities, hairdryer & TV. There is a TV lounge with sea views and games room with snooker and darts. The bar lounge has a dance floor and hosts entertainment each evenings. Lift serves most rooms except 4th floor.

Supplement:

Single room £60

Sea-View £35 per person

COST PER PERSON: £415 PER PERSON

Includes Afternoon Ticket

After our sold-out tour to see this magnificent show, we are returning again this year to enjoy the 50th anniversary of the show, where they will be pulling out all the stops for the best one ever!

The Thursford Christmas Spectacular is an extravaganza of non-stop singing, dancing, music, humour and variety. It’s a fast moving celebration of the festive season featuring an electric mix of both seasonal and year-round favourites. With a cast of 130, this is the biggest Christmas show of it’s kind in Europe!

On arrival at our luxury 4* hotel, we will enjoy a welcome tea or coffee and have time to relax and enjoy the hotel’s leisure facilities of an indoor pool, sauna, steam room and gym before dinner.

After a leisurely breakfast, we will travel to Thursford and soak up the atmosphere before our afternoon show. Enjoy lunch in one of the cafes and browse the shops for Christmas treats.

After the show why not visit The Enchanted Journey Of Light, where the magic begins at dusk. Marvel at the breath-taking festival of luminous sculptures and The Lantern Light Extravaganza, as well as the incredible light shows. We will arrive back at our hotel in time for dinner.

Tour Price For 3 Days Includes:

• 2 Nights Half-board & tea/coffee

• Welcome tea/coffee on arrival

• Afternoon ticket to Thursford Spectacular

• Free use of hotel leisure facilities

• Single Rooms double for sole occupacny

• Porterage

Your Hotel - The 4*Dunstan Hall Spa & Golf Resort

This impressive country house hotel is set within 150 acres of landscaped grounds. The spacious public areas include a large, modern restaurant & an attractive bar. The leisure facilities include an indoor pool, spa bath, sauna & steam room. There is a lift & ground floor rooms are available.

Supplement:

Single room £70

COST PER PERSON: £365 PER PERSON

No Single Supplement

Our tour is based in Paignton, at a 3* hotel widely known for it’s high standards, relaxed and welcoming atmosphere, as well as the excellent food. Situated on The English Riviera, our hotel is just a short walk from the sea-front, train station and town centre, and boasts a heated, indoor swimming pool.

With Exeter Christmas Market in full swing, we will stop for any last-minute Christmas shopping, and with the festive season just a few days away, why not enjoy a class of mulled wine to get you into the spirit! After an early check-in we will be welcomed with tea, coffee and biscuits with time to relax before dinner.

On ‘Christmas morning’, after a visit from Santa we will have an excursion to Plymouth to visit their Christmas Market and soak up the atmosphere of this vi brant city before returning to our hotel for tea, coffee and a sweet treat, fol lowed by a festive game. After Christmas dinner and all the trimmings there will be a Christmas jumper competition before more live entertainment.

Our final day will begin with a relaxing morning in Paignton before the highlight of the trip—The Train of Lights. You will ride in a vintage carriage decorated with thousands of lights both inside and out. The train will journey through an enchant ed forest decorated with lights, before continuing to Dartmouth where you will enjoy the amazing reflection in the river Dart. After a short photo stop, we will travel back to Paignton Station and return for dinner at our hotel followed by New Year’s Eve entertainment and a complimentary cocktail!

Tour Price For 4 Days Includes:

• 3 Nights Half-board & tea/coffee

• Christmas Dinner & Gift

• Paignton Train Of Light

• Excursions as stated

• Free use of heated indoor pool

• Entertainment & Porterage

Your Hotel - The 3*Queens Hotel, Paignton

The hotel is situated on the level seafront just a short walk from the town centre. There is a comfortable lounge, bar and restaurant. All the bedrooms have TV, tea/coffee making facilities & hairdryer. There is an indoor heated swimming pool, lift and free wi-fi. Ground floor rooms are available.

Supplement:

Single room £0

COST PER PERSON: £265 PER PERSON

Includes Half-Price Bar 7.00pm - 10 pm

After this tour sold-out months before last year, we are returning again.

Join us for our first tour of the year to the Riviera Hotel, where we are always assured of exceptional customer service, great food and a friendly, relaxed atmosphere.

After a leisurely start, we will have surprise stops for coffee and lunch on our journey to the hotel, where we will be greeted with a welcome tea or coffee as our suitcases are taken to our rooms. The buffet restaurant offers flexible service, so you can dine when you chose and take your seats ready for the first surprise tribute act.

We will enjoy a day out to Plymouth with time for some shopping or a walk around the Barbican before we return to the hotel. Enjoy the stunning views from the lounge with a pre-dinner drink before our second night of fun. There is a half-price bar from 7.30pm each night.

Totnes is always a popular destination with it’s Cathedral and multitude of shops and cafes.  We will stop in Torquay, otherwise known as the English Riviera, for a walk along the harbour in the sunshine!

Trago Mills is a great indoor shopping complex where we can escape from the changeable weather and pick up some bargains in the New Year sales.

Tour Price For 4 Days Includes:

• 3 Nights Half-Board with Tea/Coffee

· All excursions as stated

· Great Entertainment in The Show Bar

. Half-Price Drinks in The Show Bar from 7.00 - 10 pm

· Welcome tea/coffee

• Indoor heated pool

· Porterage

Your Hotel - The Riviera Hotel, Torquay

Situated just a short walk from Torquay sea-front . The hotel has a comfortable lounge area and an indoor swimming pool. The spacious dining area offers flexible buffet meals with no set dining time. The Sports Bar is open during the day and serves Costa coffee and snacks.There is a lift to most rooms with  a few ground floor rooms.

Supplement:

Single room £30

Sea-View (Double/Twin) £30

Balcony Sea-View £60