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25/08/2025

Great Yarmouth & Thursford Christmas Spectacular - Monday 21st November - 5 DAYS - *£499 Per Person - CALL - 01405 947170 to BOOK!

Enjoy a mid-week break to Great Yarmouth - the resort where happiness is guaranteed with stunning beaches, beautiful countryside, Norfolk Broads and an enormous range of tourist attractions to visit. What better way to begin the festive season than with a mini break to Europe’s biggest Christmas show?! The Christmas Spectacular is a blend of exciting Christmas entertainment, with seasonal songs, carols, dazzling dancers, beautiful costumes, outstanding music and singing from a cast of over one hundred. This is one not to be missed!

Includes: Return coach travel
4 nights Prom Hotel half board
Porterage
Welcome tea/coffee
2 nights entertainment
Free time in Great Yarmouth
Admission to Thursford Christmas Spectacular
Return journey on Bure Valley Railway with festive treats

*Prices are per person, based on 2 people sharing a twin/double room.

24/08/2025

Liverpool City Break - Friday 21st November - £ DAYS - JUST *£209 PP - CALL - 01405 947170 TO BOOK!

Join us on a weekend break to Liverpool and see why we love this city! There’s plenty to experience from ghostly street tours to sipping cocktails from its many rooftop bars, and there’s more galleries and museums here than any other city outside London.

Includes: Return Coach Travel
2 nights Mercure Atlantic Tower Hotel with breakfast
Free time in Liverpool
Excursion to Manchester

*Prices are per person, based on 2 people sharing a twin/double room.

24/08/2025

Luxury Lake District Explorer - Monday 17th November - 5 DAYS - *£555 PP - CALL - 01405 947170 to BOOK!

Our fabulous new tour combines luxury with the great outdoors as we stay at the Lakeside Hotel & Spa. Indulge in a 3-course evening meal every night overlooking Lake Windermere with breathtaking views. Explore historical towns and villages while we throw in the best-rated excursions in the Lake District for good measure.

Includes: Return coach travel with reserved seating
4 nights Bed & Breakfast at the Lakeside Hotel & Spa
Fine dining, 3-course evening meal each night
Some entertainment
Use of the hotels spa and leisure facilities
Distillery tour with Afternoon Tea
Entry to The Lakeside Aquarium and a return cruise to Bowness
Turkey and tinsel theme
Excursions to Skipton, Ambleside & Kendal
Free time in Bowness

*Prices are per person, based on 2 people sharing a twin/double room.

23/08/2025

Chester Lights and Lanterns - Friday 14th November - 3 DAYS - JUST *299 PP - CALL - 01405 947170 to BOOK!

Kick start the Christmas count down with our new break to Chester. We stay in a central hotel, close to the Christmas market where you can find hand made gifts and tasty treats. We include a visit to Chester Zoo in the evening which will be transformed into a magical winter wonderland with a spectacular light trail.

Includes: Return coach travel
2 nights Queen Hotel half board
Admission to Chester Zoo Lights
Free time in Chester and Cheshire Oaks Shopping Village

*Prices are per person, based on 2 people sharing a twin/double room

23/08/2025

Chester City Break - 14 November 2025 - 3 Days - JUST *£299 PP - CALL - 01405 947170 to BOOK!

Join us for a city break to Chester! Its bewitching beauty and unique atmosphere make Chester one of Britain's most popular places for an unforgettable short break. The city has something for everyone from ancient treasures, a picturesque river and a fantastic collection of shops.

Includes: Return coach travel
2 nights Queen Hotel half board
Free time in Chester and Cheshire Oaks Shopping Village

*Prices are Per person, based on 2 people sharing a twin/double room.

22/08/2025

Birmingham Weekend Break - Saturday 8th November - 2 DAYS - JUST *£119 PP - CALL - 01405 947170 to BOOK!

Join us for a weekend away to Birmingham. The city is a shoppers paradise; home to the famous Bullring & Grand Central, the luxurious Mailbox Birmingham and the world-famous home of British bling - the Jewellery Quarter. (Not forgetting the World's largest PRIMARK store - start that Christmas shopping early)!!!

Includes: Return coach travel with reserved seating
1 night Holiday Inn Birmingham City Centre with breakfast
Free time in Birmingham

*Prices are PP based on 2 people sharing a twin/double room

22/08/2025

Blackpool Turkey & Tinsel - MONDAY 3rd NOVEMBER - 5 DAYS - *385 PP - CALL - 01405 947170 to BOOK!

Take a look at this fantastic offer we are combining a Blackpool Illuminations tour with a mini-Turkey & Tinsel break. This 2 for 1 deal offers the best of both with a full filled entertainment program with fabulous fine dining and plenty of time to explore Blackpool at it’s best with all the twinkle & sparkle of the Illuminations, lot’s to see and do, maybe spend some time Christmas shopping for those fun novelty gifts that we all like to receive.

Included: Return coach travel
4 nights Ruskin Hotel half board
Nightly Entertainment
Excursions to Fleetwood Market
Visit to Barton Garden Centre with cruise & light lunch & fizz
Free Day in Blackpool

*Prices are per person, based on 2 people sharing a twin/double room.

11/08/2025

FLAMINGO LAND - 22nd AUGUST 2025 - £65 PP - CALL - 01405 947170 to BOOK!

Spend the day in Flamingo Land and experience the wild animals & wilder rides! Flamingo Land is home to more than 500 animals, including lions, tigers, giraffes, elephants, rhinos, flamingos and penguins. The park also has a number of rides and attractions, including a rollercoaster, water ride and log flume.

29/07/2025

Fantastic new trip! NOT in our brochure!

🤠Line Dance to Country Night Mini Cruise to Amsterdam🤠
📅Friday 21st November 2025 - 3 Days - £199

Includes 🤩
🛏️Two nights’ accommodation in a comfortable en-suite cabin
🚢Return ferry travel from Hull to Rotterdam
🤠Two nights of live country-themed entertainment onboard
🚌Return coach and transfers with reserved seating
🎸Country Music Themed Mini Cruise with DJ Rattlesnake on P&O Ferry
🌷Free time in Amsterdam

Entertainment!
-Like Combs, the ultimate Luke Combs tribute act, performing all the big hits live on stage
-Country classics and party anthems from Rattlesnake Johnny, your DJ for the evenings
-Plenty of line dancing, toe-tapping and boot-scootin’ fun throughout the night
Saddle up! As P&O Ferries are bringing a rootin’ tootin’ wild west country music party to the North Sea. Join us onboard for our Line Dance to Country Night, with a day trip to Amsterdam! Get ready for a boot-stompin’ good time with Like Combs UK, the country music sensation that tips its cowboy hat to the chart-topping hits of Luke Combs! With a full live band that’ll have you hollerin’ “yee-haw,” this tribute act delivers all the heart, soul, and Southern charm of a genuine Luke Combs show.

Like Combs - Get ready for a night of modern country hits as Like Combs brings the music of Luke Combs to life. With powerful vocals, authentic energy, and all the biggest tracks – from Beautiful Crazy to Beer Never Broke My Heart – this is the ultimate tribute to one of country music’s biggest stars.

Yeehaw is an immersive country music events brand currently throwing the wildest western parties throughout the UK and Europe. From our famous cowboy brunches to live music and club nights, we are focused on bringing together the country music community and sharing our passion for western style, cowboy culture and great modern country music! Providing the music, Rattlesnake Johnny is an award-winning professional DJ and host who has performed throughout the UK and internationally to critical and commercial acclaim.

Cabin Upgrades - Included in the price is a standard inside 2 berth bunk bed cabin with en-suite. You can choose to upgrade your cabin to one of the below.
Standard inside low beds (2 bunk beds) with en-suite + £20 per Cabin return
Standard outside low beds (2 bunk beds) with en suite + £40 per Cabin return
Premier outside double bed with en-suite + £50 per Cabin return

Upgrade your break to include a meal package for £75 PP - to include two buffet breakfasts with plenty of hot & cold options and two buffet, all-you-can-eat dinners. Soft drinks, tea and coffee also included.

*Price of £199 is based on 2 people sharing (ask us about single supplements).

25/07/2025

🌟🥂🍾⭐Be the first to travel on our brand new wheelchair accessible coach to Bournemouth!! Free glass of bubbly to celebrate our coaches maiden voyage⭐🍾🥂🌟
🏖️🌞Bournemouth Late Summer Escape🌞🏖️
📆Mon 1 September 2025-5 Days-£445
🏖️With a seven-mile stretch of unspoilt coastline and Blue Flag beaches, Bournemouth is the perfect holiday destination at any time of the year. Known as the ‘coast with the most’, there are acres of space to enjoy the panoramic sea views and picture-perfect sunsets.
😁Price includes return coach travel, 4 nights Ocean Beach Hotel and Spa half board, welcome drink on arrival, entertainment on two nights, porterage, admission to Monkey World – Ape rescue Centre, excursions to Weymouth and Lyndhurst, free time in Bournemouth

CALL - 01405 947170 to BOOK!

*Prices are PP - based on 2 people sharing a twin/double room.

15/07/2025

DON'T MISS THIS AMAZING HOLIDAY!!!
Bournemouth Late Summer Escape - 1st September - 5 DAYS - JUST *£445 PP - CALL - 01405 947170 to BOOK!

With a seven-mile stretch of unspoiled coastline and Blue Flag beaches, Bournemouth is the perfect holiday destination at any time of the year. Known as the ‘coast with the most’, there are acres of space to enjoy the panoramic sea views and picture-perfect sunsets.

Day 1 - We head down south after a morning collection. We check in to the hotel in the afternoon and the remainder of the day is at leisure.

Day 2 - After a leisurely breakfast, we have a free day in Bournemouth. There are plenty of places for you to visit, whatever the weather. There are museums, galleries, amusement arcades, a climbing centre, beach-to-shore zip-wire, mini golf, play parks, beach huts, and an oceanarium – as well as many bars and cafés to enjoy.

Day 3 - After breakfast, we visit Monkey World – Ape Rescue Centre made famous by the TV series ‘Monkey Life’ on Sky. Spend a couple of hours exploring this wonderful sanctuary before rejoining the coach. We then head for the beautiful town of Weymouth for the afternoon.

Day 4 - Today you can choose to have a free day in Bournemouth or join us on an excursion to the pretty village of Lyndhurst. Lyndhurst is the largest village in the New Forest and became the natural 'capital' of the area when William the Conqueror established his hunting grounds here.

Day 5 - After breakfast, we rejoin the coach for the return journey home.

The Ocean Beach Hotel & Spa is only minutes’ walk from seven miles of award winning sandy beaches and close to the town centre, gardens and vibrant coastal town of Bournemouth. Decorated in a modern, rustic beach style with onsite Day Spa and Italian Café, superb swimming pool with sun loungers this Hotel & Spa offers guests a great venue to relax, dine and explore from.

Includes: Return coach travel
4 nights Ocean Beach Hotel and Spa half board
Welcome drink on arrival
Entertainment on two nights
Porterage
Admission to Monkey World – Ape rescue Centre
Excursions to Weymouth and Lyndhurst
Free time in Bournemouth

*Prices are per person, based on 2 people sharing a twin/double room.

28/06/2025

SUMMER IN BLACKPOOL - 25TH AUGUST - 5 DAYS - JUST *£445 PP - CALL - 01405 947170 TO BOOK!

Take a midweek break to the fun-filled seaside resort of Blackpool. We stay at one of Blackpool's top-rated hotels, the Ruskin, which is well known for its superb entertainment, delicious meals and welcoming hospitality.

Day 1 - Morning departure from your local pick up point, we make our way to Skipton for some free time. There's plenty to see and do from its famous 900 year old castle, romantic ruined priory to the historic cobbled High Street crammed full of boutiques. Mid-afternoon we continue our journey to Blackpool.

Day 2 - Free day in Blackpool. Within just a 10 minute walk from the hotel you can reach the top attractions such as the famous Tower, Central and North Pier as well as the town centre.

Day 3 - We start with a visit to Barton Grange Garden Centre for some free time before a delightful cruise through the North Lancashire countryside. During the cruise we will be served a selection of sandwiches, a fruit scone filled with butter, jam and fresh cream and tea/coffee.

Day 4 - Morning visit to Fleetwood Market, a traditional seaside coastal market with an enormous variety of stall - a shopper's paradise! We return to Blackpool for the afternoon.

Day 5 - After a leisurely breakfast we check out of the hotel and visit Bury Market on our way home.

Ruskin Hotel: Located close to the town centre, the 3* Ruskin Hotel offers modern guest rooms, tasty freshly made meals and popular live entertainment. From the hotel it is just a 5 minute walk to Blackpool Tower and its attractions including Sea Life Centre and Madame Tussauds. The hotel has a lift.

Included: Return coach travel
4 nights Ruskin Hotel half board
Themed entertainment
Cruise with light lunch
Excursions to Skipton & Fleetwood Market

*Prices are per person based on 2 people sharing a twin/double room.

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