Exchange Bank New Horizons Travel Club

05/27/2026

05/26/2026

Christmas Markets of Montreal & Quebec City - November 30 - December 6, 2026.

Deposits of $1247 (includes insurance) are due this Saturday, May 30th.

Come join us as we travel through the dazzling French-Canadian cities of Montreal and Quebec City. While shopping will be on the agenda, we will also learn how to make the beloved holiday dessert, Buche De Noel. Have breakfast at a local sugar shack and learn about the traditions of maple syrup making. This tour has something for everyone.

Call Kelly today to reserve your spot 478-454-2117.

Enchanting winter experiences and magical Christmas markets await in Quebec City and Montreal, each with its own unique charm and character. Set out on a festive journey to two French Canadian cities in the heart of the holiday season.

05/21/2026

On our final day in the UK we visited one of the most interesting manors. Chavenage dates back to the Elizabethan period and the most recent reconstruction was completed in 1576. We had the honor to be led through the home by two of the most recent descendants who grew up in the home. As we walked through room after room we were entertained by their stories of people who came before them and how they have preserved so much of the original contents, most notable the tapestries. You may recognize some of the rooms as Poldark was filmed here as well as Tess of the d’Urbervilles. Most recently the Disney + series Rivals along with a host of other films & TV used the manor as the setting.

A stop in Burford gave us the opportunity to see St John the Baptist Church built in the 11th - 15th centuries.

As we drove across the Cotswolds today we saw beautiful rolling hills and quaint little villages, where time seems to have stood still. What a beautiful country.

05/20/2026

Today we sadly left the amazing Bovey Castle to travel into the
Cotswold region. We made a quick stop in Castle Combe, a quaint and picturesque village. We then traveled a short distance to Lacock, a quintessential English village which looks much like it did 200 years ago. A firm film favorite, some might recognize it from appearances including Downton Abbey, the BBC’s Pride and Prejudice and Cranford. The films Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince and Wolf Hall were also filmed here.

05/19/2026

Today’s journey took us into the heart of Dartmoor National Park. We learned about the mystery and legends surrounding this beautiful and wild area. We took a hike onto the moor to witness some of the Bronze Age ruins, climbed atop a medieval clapper bridge and enjoyed the majestic beauty of the wild ponies.

05/18/2026

This morning we said goodbye to
Cornwall and headed to Devon with a quick stop for lunch in Padstow. We are staying at Bovey Castle which dates back to 1880. During the First World War, the manor house became a convalescent home for officers and a miltary hospital. Auctioned in 1928 it was then converted to a golfing hotel. Today it is a 5 Star Luxury Hotel.

Check out all the Ferrari’s parked out from. There is a Ferrari Touring Club staying here.

05/17/2026

Today we traveled to the Tin Coast, where the breathtaking backdrop steals the spotlight in the BBC’s Poldark.

We walked along Botallack Mine, one of the most famous names in Cornish history. Miners worked deep under the seabed, in the Crowne engine houses clinging to the cliffs and down diagonal mine shafts. The large tower is where they burned off arsenic.

We then made a stop in Falmouth for a quick visit in this small bay town.

05/15/2026

Beautiful day and beautiful sights in London today.