second edition - Buzzlines Travel

UK AND EUROPEAN HOLIDAYS 

2012 

SECOND EDITION 

We take you there 

Many new 

locations for 2012! 

• HOLIDAYS • DAY TRIPS • THEATRE • SHOWS • EVENTS • GROUP TRAVEL • COACH HIRE •

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WELCOME TO 

BUZZLINES TRAVEL 2012 

It is with great pleasure that we introduce this brochure and look 

forward to providing you with enjoyable coach holidays and short 

breaks for the remainder of 2012. 

We are delighted to offer a wide range of trips to locations throughout 

Britain and Europe. Choose from scenic coach tours, city breaks, seaside 

resorts, taster breaks, weekend getaways and much more. So whether 

you’re looking for a relaxing break away or an action packed holiday, 

we’re sure you will find something to entice you. We have a fantastic 

choice of destinations and aim to offer something to suit everyone, 

including our superb worldwide cruise and air packages, alongside our 

extensive coach holiday programme. 

Quality, value for money, honesty and providing unique tours are 

always top priorities at Buzzlines Travel. We have a great team here 

at Buzzlines Travel; our hardworking drivers and office staff are all 

committed to the success of our family run business and aim to deliver 

the highest level of service possible. 

Whether travelling on your own, with family or friends, or as part of 

a larger group, we are confident that once you have joined us on a 

Buzzlines Travel Coach Holiday you will never again feel the need to 

look any further afield for your future holidays. 

Finally, and most importantly, a big thank you to all of our loyal 

customers for your continuing support, and an equally big welcome to 

our new customers! 

With very best wishes, 

from the entire Buzzlines Travel team. 

WHY GO BY COACH WITH BUZZLINES TRAVEL? 

Convenient, comfortable, safe, reliable, value for money, environmentally 

conscientious, friendly and experienced drivers, air-conditioned executive 

tour coaches with toilets, carefully selected quality hotels, customer 

feedback initiative and fi nancial security are to name but a few reasons. 

Travel in our superb modern fl eet of coaches and be looked after by our 

friendly, knowledgeable and professional drivers. Much of the success of 

our tours is attributed to their expertise, which is refl ected in the glowing 

testimonials we receive from many satisfi ed customers. All of our coaches 

have air conditioning, reclining seats, toilet/washroom, large tinted 

windows, and for your safety, all have seat belts and are equipped with 

secondary breaking systems. 

TOUR JOINING POINTS THROUGHOUT KENT 

Other pick-up points may be available on request. If you live outside this 

area don’t worry, we may still be able to offer the service at a supplementary 

charge, or alternatively you can join us at one of our main tour pick-up 

points. Just call our tour offi ce and we will advise the holiday starting point 

options available to you. 

• Ashford • Birchington 

• Broadstairs • Canterbury 

• Cliftonville • Dover 

• Faversham • Folkestone 

• Herne Bay • Hythe 

• Maidstone • Margate 

• Medway • Ramsgate 

• Whitstable

BOOKING INFORMATION 

Booking terms and conditions apply. Full details are available on 

request or are available to download online. 

• We accept most major debit and credit cards, cheques, cash and 

bank transfers. Please note that a non-refundable surcharge of 3% 

applies on all credit card transactions. 

• We recommend that all passengers purchase adequate travel 

insurance upon booking. Please ask for a quote when booking or 

see our website. 

• We try our best to cater for all our customers’ requirements. When 

making your booking please inform us of any special requests and 

we will do our utmost to ensure they are met. 

GROUP TRAVEL 

Whatever your needs, we can help. We welcome bookings from private 

parties, corporate events, clubs and societies. Throughout the year, we 

work with many groups including active retirement associations and 

sports and social clubs, often assisting group organisers to arrange 

all of their trips. Group discounts (for eight or more travellers) are 

available if you book on to our published programme, or why not use 

our brochures as a guide for possible private coach hire outings? We 

can tailor any holiday or day trip to suit your exact requirements or 

create an entirely new trip for you and your group. 

OUR TOURS AND HOTELS 

We have selected hotels that can offer high quality accommodation 

and value for money. We choose not to use cheaper hotels that are 

unable to provide the standards that both we, and our customers, have 

come to expect. Many of our hotels are 4 star quality with extensive 

facilities. For certain destinations, we provide value options where our 

hotels offer comfortable accommodation, good food and excellent 

value for money. All hotel rooms are en suite and most come with 

other services including TV and tea/coffee making facilities amongst 

other amenities. We constantly monitor and review the quality of our 

hotels and tours using feedback from our most important source – 

our customers! We combine this insight with the knowledge and 

experience of our fantastic drivers to offer the best holidays and short 

breaks around. The majority of our hotels have lift access to all floors. 

PEACE OF MIND 

Your holiday is safe with Buzzlines Travel – guaranteed! 

In these uncertain times, it is important to travel with a name you 

know and trust. We have been operating for over 20 years so you 

can book with us in confidence. We give you the added reassurance 

that Buzzlines Travel Ltd is a fully bonded member of the travel 

protection scheme called Bonded Coach Holidays. This means we 

have undergone exacting financial scrutiny and provide a cash bond 

guarantee to protect the money you have paid for your holiday, and 

also to provide completion of the holiday or repatriation back home 

in the unlikely event of financial failure. 

For more information please visit www.bondedcoachholidays.co.uk 

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TELL US YOUR STORIES 

& SEND US YOUR PHOTOS 

At Buzzlines Travel, feedback is very important to us, and we want to know 

the tales from your trip. That way, if we know that you’ve enjoyed your 

holiday, then we’ve done our job properly! Please send us your stories by 

email or post; we read every one and either smile and feel good or, on the 

rare occasion when something’s not quite as it should be, set about dealing 

with it as required. Here are some of the comments we receive regularly 

from happy customers. 

TESTIMONIALS 

Thank you for the most wonderful 

time, we both thoroughly enjoyed our 

trip. Our driver was great. 

We look forward to more trips with 

you in 2012. 

Mr D & Mrs H 

Just a short note to let you know 

how happy I am with Buzzlines 

Travel. All staff, drivers and 

admin, are always courteous and 

obliging and, the trips themselves 

well planned and interesting. 

Mrs S 

Similarly, we love to see your holiday pics! If you send us copies of high 

resolution pictures and we use any within our brochures or on our website 

you will be rewarded with up to £50 in Buzzlines Travel gift vouchers to 

spend as you please! However, please make sure to provide a contact email 

address or telephone number with any images supplied. 

Everyone loved it; the coach and the 

driver were both fantastic made the 

trip even better! 

We will defi nitely use you guys again. 

Mr P 

Facilities were excellent 

and our driver could not 

have been more helpful, 

charming or amusing. 

Mr C 

Our fi rst experience of Buzzlines 

Travel was excellent. Our driver was 

professional with good manners and 

a sense of humour. His instructions 

and descriptions were always 

accurate, detailed and clear. 

Mr D 

An enjoyable and relaxing 

weekend. The holiday had 

a little bit of everything; 

shopping, history, culture... 

Thank you. 

Mrs K 

Food, accommodation, entertainment and 

staff were excellent. 

The driver has earned many special mentions 

– words like “outstanding” “fabulous” and 

“wonderful” were used quite often. 

Please pass on my thanks. 

Mrs T

Contents 

DATE DAYS TOUR PAGE DATE DAYS TOUR PAGE 

APRIL 

MON 02 5 MONSCHAU & THE EIFEL MOUNTAINS * 

FRI 06 4 MYSTERY EASTER TOUR 22 

FRI 06 4 EASTER IN STRATFORD-UPON-AVON * 

MON 09 5 WARNER HOLME LACEY MALVERN HILLS & THE BLACK & WHITE TRAIL * 

FRI 13 4 THE FLORIADE & AMAZING ANTWERP 28 

MON 16 4 COTSWOLDS & THE BLOSSOM TRAIL 19 

SUN 22 5 DELIGHTFUL DURHAM, BEAMISH & TREASURES OF THE NORTH * 

SUN 22 3 REIMS CHAMPAGNE TASTER BREAK * 

*View our previous brochure, visit our website or, call us for full details and offers on April tours. 

MAY 

THU 03 5 LINCOLNSHIRE EXPLORER AND SPALDING FLOWER PARADE 7 

SAT 05 2 WINCHESTER WINTER BREAK 7 

MON 07 5 TORQUAY, DARTMOOR AND THE DEVON COAST 8 

FRI 11 4 COTSWOLDS GARDENS AND MALVERN SPRING RHS SHOW 19 

MON 14 5 WARNER SINAH WARREN HOTEL, HAYLING ISLAND, HAMPSHIRE 20 

THU 17 3 FLOWERS IN FRANCE - THE FRENCH ‘CHELSEA’ AND MONET’S GARDEN 23 

FRI 18 4 CRUISING AND THE COTSWOLDS 19 

FRI 25 4 BRUSSELS AND BRUGES WITH BRUSSELS JAZZ FESTIVAL 23 

SAT 26 2 MONKEYWORLD AND LONGLEAT 8 

MON 28 5 FALMOUTH BEACH CORNISH CREAM 8 

JUNE 

SUN 03 2 THE QUEEN’S DIAMOND JUBILEE AT THE WALDORF 9 

THU 07 5 NORTH EAST TREASURES AND YORKSHIRE DELIGHTS 9 

FRI 08 8 AUSTRIA - A TASTE OF THE TYROL 24 

THU 14 3 PORTSMOUTH AND THE ISLE OF WIGHT 9 

MON 18 5 WARNER BODELWYDDAN CASTLE, SNOWDONIA, NORTH WALES 21 

FRI 22 4 HOLLAND WITH FLOWERS AND FUN AT THE FLORIADE 29 

FRI 29 4 SEVERN VALLEY RAILWAY 1940’S WEEKEND AND 

BLACK COUNTRY MUSEUM 

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JULY 

MON 02 5 WARNER BEMBRIDGE COAST HOTEL, ISLE OF WIGHT 21 

FRI 06 3 UK MYSTERY TOUR 22 

SAT 07 2 BRUGES WEEKEND 24 

MON 09 5 HISTORIC LIVERPOOL AND PORT SUNLIGHT 10 

THU 12 5 SECRETS OF SOMERSET 11 

FRI 13 3 CONTINENTAL MYSTERY TOUR 22 

MON 16 5 FALMOUTH BEACH CORNISH CREAM 8 

SUN 22 5 PRIDE OF THE PEAK DISTRICT AND CHESHIRE 11 

MON 23 5 ALNWICK AND NORTHUMBRIA HIGHLIGHTS 11 

THU 26 5 SHROPSHIRE AND IRONBRIDGE, RAIL AND SAIL 12 

FRI 27 5 NORMANDY HIGHLIGHTS, FRANCE 24 

SUN 29 5 PURE IRELAND - KILDARE AND THE WICKLOW MOUNTAINS 12 

KEY 

AROUND THE UK EXPLORE EUROPE 

SEATING PLAN 

A request for particular seats can be made at 

the time of booking but since allocation is on 

a fi rst come fi rst serve basis, early reservation is 

recommended. A copy of the coach seating plan 

is set out below, but for operational reasons 

a coach with a different confi guration may be 

used from time to time. We reserve the right to 

make whatever amendments are necessary as 

a result but will make every effort to limit any 

inconvenience. Specifi c seats are not reserved 

on any feeder services used to reach the main 

departure point. All of our vehicles are fi tted with 

seat belts and you are required by law to use 

them. 

TRAVEL INSURANCE 

We believe in offering our passengers the 

complete holiday package and are pleased to 

be able to offer comprehensive travel insurance 

with all of our coach holidays for your peace 

of mind. We strongly recommend that you 

are covered by travel insurance – not only for 

obvious risks, such as medical expenses or loss 

of baggage, but also to cover cancellation costs 

due to unforeseen circumstances. Should you 

wish to take advantage of our holiday insurance, 

please see details on our website when booking 

online, or ask for further information when 

booking by phone. 

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AUGUST 

SUN 05 5 HARROGATE AND YORKSHIRE DALE DELIGHTS 12 

WED 08 5 FAIRYTALE LUXEMBOURG AND THE MOSELLE VALLEY 25 

MON 13 5 STAFFORDSHIRE AND THE POTTERIES 13 

FRI 17 2 MONKEYWORLD AND LONGLEAT 8 

FRI 17 3 BRUSSELS CARPET OF FLOWERS 25 

MON 20 5 BARNSTAPLE AND NORTH DEVON COSTAL DELIGHTS 13 

WED 22 5 CHARMING CHESHIRE 13 

WED 22 5 CHATEAUX AND GARDENS OF THE LOIRE VALLEY 26 

MON 27 5 THE LAKE DISTRICT AND CUMBRIA 14 

MON 27 5 WARNER BEMBRIDGE COAST HOTEL, ISLE OF WIGHT 21 

FRI 31 3 GREAT YARMOUTH MARITIME FESTIVAL AND TALL SHIPS 14 

SEPTEMBER 

MON 03 5 SNOWDONIA, PORTMEIRION AND THE CAMBRIAN COASTLINE 15 

MON 03 5 LAST DROP VILLAGE AND A TASTE OF LANCASHIRE 14 

SUN 09 4 THE EDEN PROJECT AND HISTORIC PLYMOUTH 15 

MON 10 5 VALKENBURG AND THE FLORIADE 29 

MON 10 3 DOWNTON ABBEY 15 

THU 13 9 TOUR OF SCOTLAND - SILVER CITY & THE HIGHLANDS 16 

SUN 16 5 THE MANCHESTER SHIP CANAL AND HIDDEN VILLAGES OF LANCASHIRE 16 

FRI 21 4 CRUISING AND THE COTSWOLDS 19 

SAT 22 2 NATIONAL MEMORIAL ARBORETUM AND BLACK COUNTRY MUSEUM 17 

MON 24 5 BOURNEMOUTH, POOLE AND WEYMOUTH 17 

MON 24 5 BLACKPOOL ILLUMINATIONS 18 

SAT 29 9 SPECTACULAR LAKE GARDA & VENICE 27 

SUN 30 3 COTSWOLDS COUNTRY HOUSE AND WEST COUNTRY HIGHLIGHTS 19 

OCTOBER 

FRI 05 3 UK MYSTERY TOUR 22 

SUN 07 7 LOCH LOMAND AND THE TROSSACHS 18 

MON 08 5 WARNER CRICKET ST THOMAS, SOMERSET 21 

SAT 13 8 AUSTRIA AUTUMN IN THE TYROL FREE BAR BREAK 26 

THU 18 3 FLOWERS IN FRANCE - THE FRENCH ‘CHELSEA’ AND MONET’S GARDEN 23 

MON 22 5 WARNER BEMBRIDGE COAST HOTEL, ISLE OF WIGHT - TURKEY AND TINSEL 21 

FRI 26 4 CONTINENTAL MYSTERY TOUR 22 

NOVEMBER 

MON 05 5 CORNWALL TURKEY AND TINSEL 32 

MON 12 5 VALKENBURG DUTCH TURKEY AND TINSEL 32 

MON 12 5 WELSH HOUSE PART DRINKS INCLUSIVE 32 

MON 19 5 GREAT YARMOUTH, THURSFORD - TURKEY AND TINSEL 32 

FRI 23 4 STEP INTO CHRISTMAS - BATH, BRISTOL AND CHELTENHAM 32 

FRI 23 3 BIRMINGHAM TATTOO AND FRANKFURT CHRISTMAS MARKET 32 

THU 29 5 ST NICHOLAS FAYRE AND HAREWOOD HOUSE AT CHRISTMAS 32 

FRI 30 3 BRUSSELS AND BRUGES CHRISTMAS MARKETS 32 

CRUISES AND FLIGHTS 30 & 31 

DECEMBER TOURS 32 

COMING UP IN 2013 33 

FOR ADDED SECURITY 

As members of the Guild of British Coach 

Operators, an organisation that demands the 

highest standards from its associate companies, 

we are compelled to operate a fi rst class service 

in order to retain this membership status. We are 

also longstanding members of the Confederation 

of Passenger Transport and the Coach Tourism 

Council. 

OPENING HOURS: 

Monday 09:00 – 17:30 

Tuesday 09:00 – 17:30 

Wednesday 09:00 – 17:30 

Thursday 09:00 – 17:30 

Friday 09:00 – 17:30 

Saturday 09:00 – 12:30 

Sunday CLOSED 

BOOKING OPTIONS: 

Tel: 01303 261870 

Email: info@buzzlinestravel.co.uk 

Web: www.buzzlinestravel.co.uk 

We also have a number of Travel Agents 

throughout Kent. Please call for details. 

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Kildare 

Drymen 

Caernarfon 

Aberdeen 

Alnwick 

Harrogate 

Liverpool 

Bodelwyddan 

Chester Cheshire 

Durham am 

Cardigan Bay 

Walsall 

Stourport-on-Severn Solihull 

Stratford 

Cotswolds 

Cheltenham 

Tortworth 

Blunsdon Waldorf 

Bristol 

Swindon 

Bath 

Longleat 

Barnstaple 

Taunton 

Cricket St. Thomas 

Bournemouth 

Torquay 

Weymouth 

Winchester 

Hayling Island 

Portsmouth 

Bembridge 

Isle of Wight 

Newquay 

Paignton 

Plymouth 

Falmouth 

Grange-over-Sands 

York 

Harewood 

Blackpool 

Southport 

Rochdale 

Last Drop Village 

Shropshire 

SOMETHING 

FOR 

EVERYONE! 

Jersey 

Guernsey 

Stoke-on-Trent 

Normandy 

Lisieux 

Barcelona Barcelon Barcelo 

Orgeval 

TTours 

TTours 

Lincoln 

OUR 

DESTINATIONS 

FOR 2012 

Norwich 

Thursford ord o 

Great Yarmouth 

Ostend Eindhoven 

Bruges Antwerp 

Brussels 

Cologne 

Valkenburg 

Reims 

Monschau 

Luxembourg 

Lake Garda 

Austrian 

Tyrol

AROUND THE UK 

DEPARTURE DAYS PRICE 

Thursday 3rd May 5 from £349 

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT from £64 


Saturday 5th May 2 from £119 


LINCOLNSHIRE EXPLORER AND 

SPALDING FLOWER PARADE 

A treasure trove of delights for all to enjoy – ‘Food Glorious Food’ 

We head to the city of Lincoln where you will have plenty of time to visit the third largest cathedral in the world, 

stroll around the Brayford Waterfront viewing the many sculptures or browse the many shops. During our 

visit, we enjoy tea and cake whilst hearing about chocolate making and the history of chocolate. We head to 

Burghley House, one of the largest and grandest houses of the fi rst Elizabethan age which is a superb example 

of British heritage. We also travel to the world-famous Spalding Flower Parade where you will see magnifi cent 

displays of fl owers and breathtaking fl oats decorated with thousands of hand-pinned tulip heads. 

Hotel – 3* The Olde Barn Hotel 

The award-winning superior Olde Barn 

Hotel is a charming rustic hotel, set in 

the beautiful countryside of Grantham 

in the heart of England. Comfortably 

furnished and tastefully decorated, 

with the atmospheric Barn restaurant, 

traditional bar and luxurious spa. 

WHAT’S INCLUDED 

• Four nights dinner, bed and breakfast 

• Entrance to Burghley House with guided tour 

• Visit to Hansen’s Chocolate House 

• Excursion to Lincoln 

• Spalding Flower Parade 

WINCHESTER WEEKEND 

BREAK 

The beautiful south of England historic delights 

After travelling through some of England’s best countryside, skimming the edge of the South Down, we 

arrive in Winchester for a guided city tour, visiting both culture and architectural heritage sites before enjoying 

free time. On Sunday morning, we enjoy another guided tour, this time visiting the magnifi cent Winchester 

Cathedral. Constructed in the aftermath of the Battle of Hastings, contained within its library is the Winchester 

Bible, one of the largest and fi nest of all surviving 12th century English bibles. Included is a visit to Winchester 

City Mill, a medieval working watermill powered by the River Itchen. 

Hotel – 4* Holiday Inn, 

Winchester 

Set amidst the picturesque and 

serene Hampshire countryside is the 

contemporary Holiday Inn Winchester, 

where you can be assured that your visit 

will be of high quality as you relax. All 

attractions Winchester has to offer are 

nearby with the town centre being just 

two miles from the Hotel. 


• One night dinner, bed and breakfast 

• Blue Badge guided City tour 

• Winchester Cathedral with guided tour 

• Winchester City Mill 

All tours can be booked with just £50 DEPOSIT per person 

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Monday 7th May 5 from £329 

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Friday 17th August from £139 



Monday 28th May 5 from £399 

All single rooms over our allocation may incur a supplement 

Monday 16th July 5 from £419 

All single rooms over our allocation may incur a supplement 

TORQUAY, DARTMO0R AND 

THE DEVON COAST 

The English Riviera – 22 miles of stunning South Devon coastline 

Torquay, the ‘Queen of the Riviera’, is ranked by many as the most glamorous and famous of all the West 

Country resorts, with a palm-tree lined promenade, seafront gardens and lively international marina 

and harbour. Steeped in history Torquay is known for being the birthplace of renowned writer Agatha 

Christie. Enjoy a traditional Devonshire cream tea with a novel or two! We include a visit to the Dartmoor 

National Park an optional excursion to Dartmouth. Discover great moors, woodlands, picturesque villages 

and abundance of myths, legends and ghostly goings on! Perhaps you’ll take a riverboat cruise or ride 

on a steam train. 

Hotel – 4* Palace Hotel, Torquay 

Set in 25 acres of stunning, beautifully 

tended wooded grounds, the Palace 

Hotel is at the heart of the English 

Riviera. Fabulous gardens, splendid 

coastlines and great leisure facilities 

make this a very special destination. Its 

notable heritage has not been lost. 

MONKEYWORLD AND LONGLEAT 

This great value weekend break visits these two wonderful UK 

attractions 

With over 240 primates of 17 different species, Monkey World is the largest primate rescue centre in 

the world. Set amongst the woodlands of Dorset, the Ape Rescue Centre has been a lifeline for primates 

from all over the world since 1987. 2012 will be a great year to visit as they celebrate their 25th birthday. 

Then, at Longleat, enjoy incredibly close encounters with some of the world’s most amazing animals in 

our drive through the Safari Park. From the majestic to the mischievous, the cute to the colossal, the 

sleek to the stripy, and the tallest to the smallest…there is so much to look out for in this amazing world 

of animals. Home to the 7th Marquess of Bath, Longleat house is set within 900 acres of magnifi cent 

parkland, with a further 8000 acres of woodland, lakes and farmland to enjoy. 

Hotel – Holiday Inn, Salisbury 

In the heart of picturesque Wiltshire 

the contemporary Holiday Inn Salisbury, 

Stonehenge, is stylish and comfortable. 

Newly built in 2007, all rooms are 

comfortable and well equipped. Having 

returned to the hotel, guests are invited 

to unwind in the fashionable Solstice 

Bar and Grill restaurant. A lift serves all 

fl oors. 

FALMOUTH BEACH 

CORNISH CREAM 

A premier resort on the Cornish Rivera 

founded on centuries of nautical history 

Falmouth is a charming old port with a year round mild climate that allows subtropical gardens to fl ourish. 

Its famous natural harbour, narrow cobbled streets, olde-worlde inns and many historic buildings are a joy to 

explore. Our journey takes us west with a lunch stop en-route before continuing onto our hotel arriving in good 

time to relax. We also provide a fantastic array of excursions including a trip to the bustling town of Truro and 

the fabulous Cornish Coast taking in St Ives, Penzance and St Michael’s Mount. An optional trip to the ‘8th 

wonder of the world’ that is the Eden project will also be available for those who choose. 

Hotel – 4* Falmouth Beach 

Hotel 

Situated on Cornwall’s southern 

coast, directly overlooking Gyllyngvase 

Beach, Falmouth, this well-appointed 

family-run hotel will delight. Not only 

is it renowned for its accommodation, 

service and quality, it is also just ten 

minutes walk from the bustling town 

centre and offers spectacular sea views. 



• Day at leisure in Torquay 

• Dartmoor National Park tour 



• Longleat Passport Ticket* 

• Monkeyworld entry 

*Our ticket allows you to enjoy whichever of the attractions you want to see. 

*We are unlikely to drive through the Monkey Enclosure at Longleat due to 

vehicle damage 


• Four nights dinner, bed and 

breakfast 

• Tea and coffee after dinner 

• Welcome pre-dinner drinks 

reception 

• Evening entertainment 

• Afternoon tea, coffee and 

biscuits 

• Full use of indoor leisure 

facilities ‘The Beach Club’ – 

heated pool, hot tubs, steam 

room, sauna and fi tness suite 

• Visit to Truro plus Coastal 

Explorer with St Ives, Penzance 

and St Michael’s Mount 

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Sunday 3rd June 2 from £139 



Thursday 7th June 5 from £349 



Thursday 14th June 3 from £189 


THE QUEEN’S DIAMOND 

JUBILEE AT THE WALDORF 

Celebrate six decades on the throne. Queen Elizabeth’s 

Diamond Jubilee 2012 

Hotel – 5* Waldorf Hilton, London 

The Waldorf Hilton hotel is just fi ve minutes’ walk from fantastic shopping in Covent 

Garden and close to many of London’s other numerous attractions and restaurants. 

Bedrooms have been outfi tted to the highest standard and the entire hotel is 

equipped with all the facilities one would expect from such a property. 

* Pool and fi tness centre normally close at 6pm on Sunday evening and may be unavailable due 

to circumstances beyond our control or the weekend celebrations. 

*This itinerary is based on the information currently available. We reserve the right to amend it 

once plans for the Diamond Jubilee celebrations have been fi nalised. Timings to be confi rmed. 

NORTH EAST TREASURES NEW 

AND YORKSHIRE DELIGHTS 

The fi nest aspects of Northern England 

Visit the majestic cathedral city of Durham and experience an hour long guided tour of the world heritage 

accredited Durham Cathedral. During your stay, why not also engage in a nostalgic train journey across 

the moors. Follow the Catherine Cookson Birth Trail, a fascinating tour of the borough of South Tyneside 

highlighting areas associated with her life. View Catherine’s birthplace before fi nishing at South Shields 

Museum. We will also make our way to Whitby, an ancient sea port surrounded by the North York Moors 

National Park. A replica of the Endeavour, Captain James Cook’s Ship, can be found here. Perhaps, treat 

yourself to lunch at the Magpie Café, described by Rick Stein as ‘best fi sh and chip shop in Britain’. 

Finally, on our return journey we stop off at York. 

Hotel – The Blackwell Grange Hotel 

An historic Georgian mansion situated in 

nine acres of ground, just one mile from 

the market town of Darlington. From 

the moment you turn into the long and 

sweeping driveway, and catch your fi rst 

glimpse of the Georgian façade, you know 

you are somewhere special. 

PORTSMOUTH AND 

THE ISLE OF WIGHT 

Outstanding natural beauty with extraordinary naval history 

Portsmouth is a vibrant, modern city that boasts a proud maritime history, with plenty to see and do. 

The main attraction is the Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, which offers the opportunity to climb aboard 

two warships and examine the re-claimed galleon, the Mary Rose. You will have time to take advantage 

of the abundance of shops and cafés, or maybe take in the coastal panoramas, from the Spinnaker 

Tower. On day two our included excursion takes you across to the Isle of Wight. The island, half of 

which is designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, offers swathes of colourful countryside and 

breathtaking coastal scenery. 

Hotel – 4* Holiday Inn, Portsmouth 

This Holiday Inn is in a great location for 

exploring Portsmouth’s many attractions. 

It is a dockside walk from restaurants and 

shops at Gunwharf Quays and minutes from 

Portsmouth’s Historic Dockyard. Plenty of 

amenities, including an on-site health centre 

and stylish restaurant will help you to relax 

after a hard day exploring. 



• Durham with private guided tour of Cathedral 

• Catherine Cookson ‘Birth Trail’ guided coach tour 

• Whitby and journey on North Yorkshire Moors Railway 

• Free time in York 


• Two nights dinner, bed and breakfast 

• Welcome tea/coffee on arrival 

• Return ferry crossings from Portsmouth to Fishbourne on 

the Isle of Wight 

• Isle of Wight island tour 

• Free time in Portsmouth 

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This super break gives you the opportunity to be a part of the celebrations and explore the city at your 

own leisure. The spectacle begins with the awe-inspiring Queen’s River Pageant and Thames Flotilla on 

Sunday. Over a thousand decorated boats will sail down the River Thames, with the Queen’s barge at its 

head fi nishing with a Jubilee gun salute at Tower Bridge. 


• One night bed and full 

English Breakfast 

• Orientation tour and 

free time in London 

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Friday 29th June 4 from £279 



Monday 9th July 5 from £369 


SEVERN VALLEY RAILWAY NEW 

1940’S WEEKEND AND BLACK 

COUNTRY MUSEUM 

Step back in time to experience life in 1940’s England 

Our visit to Stourport-on-Severn, once one of the busiest inland ports in the Midlands, will have you 

admiring its lovely Georgian buildings. Included is a full day visit to the Severn Valley Railway to 

experience its 1940’s weekend event. Here you can enjoy a journey on the railway, travelling through 

glorious and unspoilt countryside and crossing over the famous Victoria Bridge. Costumed re-enactors 

give an insight into the era, along with the opportunity to see replica 1940’s homes, historic vehicles, 

sales stands, a wedding, fashion shows and even a battle! There is also a Big Band Show taking place at 

Kidderminster Station. In addition we enjoy a guided tour of the Black Country Living Museum. Covering 

26 acres of former industrial land, the Black Country Living Museum is uniquely placed to tell the story 

of the creation of the world’s fi rst industrial landscape. Over 50 authentic shops, houses and workshops 

have been carefully reconstructed to preserve the character of the region. Explore the canalside village, 

where you can meet and chat to the costumed characters and experience the authentic sights, sounds, 

smells and tastes from the past. A costumed Museum guide will escort us on our visit and our guided 

tour includes a lesson in the Victorian Schoolroom, so please behave! 

Hotel – 4* Menzies Stourport Manor 

One of the fi nest contemporary country house hotels 

in Worcestershire, the Stourport Manor Hotel stands in 

23 acres of grounds. Relax in your stylish, well furnished 

bedroom or pamper yourself in ‘Waves’ Health and 

Leisure Club. An idyllic setting with contemporary décor 

makes this a perfect destination. 

* This hotel does not have a lift. However, there are many 

ground fl oor rooms and public areas, which are easily 

accessible. 

HISTORIC LIVERPOOL 

AND PORT SUNLIGHT 

So much more than just a city, Liverpool is the 

centre of a vast area of beauty, history and entertainment 

Liverpool is so much more than just a city, it is the centre of a vast area of beauty, history and entertainment 

that deserves its well earned status as a former European Capital of Culture. You’ll have plenty of free 

time to explore the many attractions of Liverpool. The Albert Dock and the historic Waterfront have been 

developed as a tourist centre with a myriad of attractions including a dedicated Beatles museum where 

you can witness the collected memorabilia including John Lennon’s piano. Experience the sights and 

sounds of Beatles Liverpool on a Magical Mystery Tour taking in some of their childhood homes, schools 

and places that inspired some of their most memorable songs like Penny Lane & Strawberry Fields. 

Also, take time to appreciate the Beatles inspired decor and artwork at The Hard Days Night Hotel. We 

will “ferry ‘cross the Mersey” on a river explorer cruise with stunning views and fascinating history and 

take a step back in time visiting Port Sunlight Museum and Village where we have a guided tour of the 

beautifully maintained Garden Village set in 130 acres of parkland. This unique late 19th Century village 

was built by William Hesketh Lever to house his soap factory workers at Lever Brothers, which eventually 

evolved into the global giant Unilever. After the tour, enjoy an included tea or coffee before exploring the 

Museum and fi nally receive a tablet of Sunlight Soap as a memento of your visit! 

Hotel – 4* Marriott Liverpool 

The Marriott Liverpool Hotel is ideally 

located in the city centre, overlooking 

the vibrant Queen’s square and is 

within walking distance of many 

attractions. All bedrooms are beautifully 

furnished. The hotel features a bar area 

and restaurant, plus a leisure club with 

indoor pool. A lift serves all fl oors. 


• Three nights dinner, bed and breakfast 

• Day entry to Severn Valley Railway 1940’s 

weekend, including unlimited travel on the 

railway and entry to all exhibitions on show 

• Guided tour at the Black Country Living 

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• Three course dinner with a choice of menu 

• Mersey Ferry river cruise 

• ‘Magical Mystery Tour’ 

• Afternoon tea at the Hard Day’s Night Hotel 

• Port Sunlight Museum and Village, with guided tour, tea/coffee 

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SECRETS OF SOMERSET 

Myth, legend, market towns and moors 

We will journey back in time through lovely countryside onboard an authentic heritage steam train. The 

glorious surrounding countryside is as varied as it is beautiful. Distant Exmoor, unspoilt villages, church 

towers, the coast of the Bristol Channel, the Welsh coastline and Dunster’s imposing castle, are all seen 

throughout the 20 mile journey with complimentary refreshments being served. Minehead will be explored 

before taking the coast road along the top of Exmoor, where a different perspective is found with every turn. 

The contrast between our leisurely trip to Wells, England’s smallest city and drive through Cheddar Gorge, 

England’s largest Gorge, will leave you in awe. If that was not enough, we also enjoy a gentle horse-drawn 

cruise along the Grand Western Canal with a Devon cream tea included. 

Hotel – 3*Holiday Inn, Taunton 

The peaceful Holiday Inn in Taunton 

combines good value and modern 

accommodation with friendly service, 

while benefi ting from a great location 

for exploring Somerset. Comfortable ensuite 

bedrooms are all well equipped. 

The lounge and bar area, gym, swimming 

pool and sauna, provide further benefi ts 

to guests. 



• Single journey on the West Somerset Railway, Minehead and 

Exmoor 

• Guided tour of Bishop’s Palace and Gardens with tea/coffee 

and biscuits 

• Wells and drive through Cheddar Gorge 

• Horse-drawn barge canal trip with Devon Cream Tea 

PRIDE OF THE PEAK DISTRICT 

AND CHESHIRE 

Spectacular unspoiled moorland, hills and lush valleys 

The magnifi cent scenery of the Southern Pennines led this to be the country’s fi rst, and still the busiest, 

National Park. With hundreds of square miles of spectacular scenery, along with numerous historic 

houses, the Peak District has something to offer everyone. Nestling within sweeping moorland, Lyme Park 

is a magnifi cent estate. Its wild remoteness and powerful beauty contrast with one of the most famous 

country-house images in England. Visits to Bakewell, home of the famous pudding, and Haddon Hall, a 

fortifi ed medieval manor house dating from the 12th century, will be included. Of course, we could not 

leave without a visit to the lovely Chatsworth House, which is one of Britain’s treasure houses. 

Hotel – 4* Barcelo Shrigley Hall Hotel 

One of the most prestigious hotels in the area, 

the 19th century Barcelo Shrigley Hall Golf and 

Country Club Hotel, sits on the edge of the 

Peak District National Park in its own 262 acre 

estate overlooking the Cheshire plain. Elegant 

decor complements the delightful views over 

the grounds. 



• Welcome drink 

• Three course dinner each evening with a choice of menu 

• Entrances to Lyme Park House and Gardens, Haddon Hall 

and Chatsworth House and Gardens 

• Visit to Bakewell 

ALNWICK AND NORTHUMBRIA 

HIGHLIGHTS 

Dramatic moorland scenery and windswept coastlines, the best 

Northumberland has to offer 

Travelling through the Northumberland National Park, we spend a day in and around Alnwick. Its medieval 

castle is considered to be one of the fi nest in the country and recently found fame as ‘Hogwarts’ in the Harry 

Potter fi lms. Its fabulous 12-acre garden is a modern, contemporary creation and includes the vast Grand 

Cascade with its many weirs and fountains. Time will be spent exploring the historic market town of Hexham, 

overlooking the beautiful Tyne Valley and the beautiful Abbey Church of St Wilfrid. Northumberland’s 

Heritage Coastline and the famous Bamburgh Castle will follow. If the tide permits, we cross the narrow 

causeway to the Holy Island. The contrast between the spectacular forest, quaint villages, sandy beaches 

and luxury accommodation should make this tour a huge success. 

Hotel – De Vere Slaley Hall 

An elegant Edwardian mansion set in 1000 

acres of the fi nest Northumberland moorland 

and forest is now one of England’s most 

elegant luxury hotels. Furnished to a very high 

standard, its unique location, fabulous interiors, 

leisure facilities and team of passionate staff 

will make your stay extra special. 



• Alnwick Castle and Alnwick Gardens 

• Bamburgh Castle 

• Holy Island (tide permitting) 

• Visit to Hexham 

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SHROPSHIRE AND 

IRONBRIDGE, RAIL AND SAIL 

Step back in time and catch a glimpse of England and Wales in 

times gone by 

On the border of England and Wales a backcloth of patchwork fi elds, wooded valleys, picturesque rivers and rolling 

hills awaits. We join the Llangollen Railway for a steam train ride along the banks of the River Dee. We spend time 

exploring the quaint Welsh town of Llangollen in a stunning valley setting and board a narrowboat for a lovely 

cruise through the Welsh borderlands along the Llangollen Canal. See the sheepdogs put through their paces and 

learn how the shepherd and his dogs work together at Ewe-Phoria followed by fresh scones at the bistro. Finally, 

the Ironbridge Gorge Museums set along the River Severn will bring our tour to a close. 

Hotel – Macdonald Hill Valley Golf and Country 

Having undergone an 18 million pound refurbishment in 

2006, this hotel has proved to be one of the most sought 

after destinations in central England. It is ideally located 

on the Cheshire, Shropshire Border, set in peaceful private 

grounds amidst 300 acres of beautiful countryside. Wellknown 

as one of the Top 10 golf venues in the UK, the 

leisure facilities, service and quality are as one would 

expect – second to none. 

PURE IRELAND – KILDARE NEW 

AND THE WICKLOW MOUNTAINS 

From the town of Athy, discover what the Emerald Isle has to offer 

We start in Kildare. Synonymous with horse racing, a guided tour of the Irish National Stud, home to some of 

Ireland’s fi nest thoroughbred horses in the world, is a must. Within the grounds, we view what is claimed to 

be the fi nest Japanese gardens in Europe. After lunch we head to Newbridge Silver Museum, a major name 

in the design of jewellery, accessories and gifts. View an incredible collection of paraphernalia of the stars of 

stage and screen. A guided tour of Castletown House, Ireland’s largest and earliest Palladian style house, is 

included before we visit the Village Inn, where Arthur Guinness brewed his fi rst beer. To complete our visit, 

we enjoy a scenic tour in and around the magnifi cent Wicklow Mountains. 

Hotel – 4* Carlton Abbey Athy 

Hotel 

This boutique hotel, leisure club and spa 

is one of the most unique in Ireland. 

Situated in the heart of Kildare, this 

landmark building was once the Sisters 

of Mercy convent. A remarkable feature 

bar occupying the old chapel features 

the original tiled fl oor and carved wood 

interior. 

HARROGATE AND YORKSHIRE 

DALE DELIGHTS 

The rolling dales and rugged lay of the land make this region a 

favourite destination 

This holiday is based in the attractive spa town of Harrogate with its magnifi cent Victorian buildings, 

colourful banks of fl owers, broad tree-lined boulevards and wide open spaces. We explore the dramatic 

scenery of the Yorkshire Dales and include Pateley Bridge, renowned for its fl oral displays; the village of 

Grassington with its cobbled square; and the market town of Skipton, known as the ‘Gateway to the 

Dales’. An excursion to the fabulous medieval city of York provides further opportunity to visit awardwinning 

attractions. Anything from fascinating museums and York Minster, to a relaxing cruise is available. 

Hotel – 3* Old Swan, Harrogate 

Originally an 18th century coaching inn, the beautiful ivyclad 

Old Swan hotel is famous as the retreat of Agatha 

Christie during her disappearance in 1926. Today it offers 

guests a retreat of their own, just fi ve minutes walk from 

Harrogate town centre. 


• Return ferry crossings 


• A night of live Irish entertainment 

• Whiskey tasting session 

• How to make the perfect Irish coffee 

demonstration 

• Full use of leisure facilities 



• Ewe-phoria Sheepdog Training Centre with 

tea/coffee and scones 

• Llangollen Railway Steam Train journey 

• Narrow boat cruise 

• Ironbridge Gorge Museums 

• Tour of the Irish National Stud 

• Entry to the Japanese gardens with 

a light lunch 

• Newbridge Silver Museum 

• Castletown House with guided tour 

• Lunch at the Village Inn 

• Wicklow Mountains tour 



• Free time in York 

• Yorkshire Dales explorer 

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STAFFORDSHIRE 

AND THE POTTERIES 

Be prepared for a surprise and see for yourself what The 

Potteries have to offer 

Hotel – 4* Best Western Moat House 

The stylish Best Western Moat House is ideally 

located in the heart of the Midlands and 

situated in the Festival Park area of Stoke. 

The hotel is purpose-built, contains all the 

facilities expected of a modern hotel, with 

spacious and well appointed bedrooms that 

offer more than adequate amenities. Two lifts 

serve all fl oors. 

Hotel – 3* Royal and Fortescue Hotel 

Situated in the very heart of the historic market town 

of Barnstaple, this former coaching inn earned its 

present title after patronage by King Edward VII. Just a 

few steps away are shops, restaurants, cafés, inns and 

Barnstaple’s famous Pannier Market. The hotel prides 

itself on its friendly, personal service and offers modern 

facilities whilst retaining its charm and character. A lift 

serves all fl oors. 

CHARMING CHESHIRE 

Treat yourself to a fascinating short break, with lots of 

wonderful places to visit, staying in an elegant hotel 

For starters we marvel at the unique Anderton Boat Lift and catch a glimpse of the unspoilt Cheshire countryside. 

At the Anderton Boat Lift we indulge in a boat trip up the lift and onto the canal. Our journey to Northwich 

takes us on a round boat trip along the Weaver Navigation. As one of the UK’s leading historic estates, Tatton 

Park has much to offer. The Mansion and Old Tudor Hall are set in 1000 acres of beautiful parkland with awardwinning 

gardens, a working farm and speciality shops. In Chester a 1920’s vintage bus awaits for a fun guided 

tour of this fascinating city. Highlights include Chester Castle, Cheshire Military Museum, Chester Cathedral 

and Chester Visitor Centre. Following this, you will have free time to explore this medieval city which is home to 

the unique 13th century ‘Rows’, half-timbered galleried shops and the largest Roman Amphitheatre. 

Hotel – 4* Macdonald Portal Hotel 

The stylish Macdonald Portal Golf Hotel and Spa 

is set in beautiful countryside amidst rolling hills 

and its elegant comfort makes it one of the fi nest 

hotels in Cheshire. Set in 260 acres of grounds, only 

10 miles from Chester, this purpose built hotel is 

an ideal launching pad for a tour of this charming 

county. All rooms are well appointed with excellent 

facilities and the hotel boasts wonderful leisure 

facilities. 


• Four nights dinner, bed 

and breakfast 

• Tea/coffee and cake on 

arrival 

• Evening drinks reception 

on fi rst evening 

BARNSTAPLE AND NORTH 

DEVON COASTAL DELIGHTS 

Dramatic coastlines, friendly resorts and magnifi cent scenery 

Devon offers spectacular stretches of ocean coast, where moors and country meet the sea. Historic Barnstaple, 

reputedly England’s oldest borough, provides the setting for this holiday. Whilst you will have time at leisure 

to explore your beautiful surroundings, you’ll also have the opportunity join our included excursions. We visit 

the historic fi shing village of Clovelly. This world-famous fi shing village is built into a cleft in a 400 feet high 

cliff, which tumbles its way down past whitewashed cottages festooned with fl owers to the tiny working 

port. We whisk you through the Exmoor National Park and its dramatic moorland, when making our way to 

Lynmouth Bay at the mouth of the River Lyn. Then it’s off to the attractive seaside resort of Ilfracombe, ‘the 

jewel of the North Devon Coast’, with white-washed houses and grand Victorian villas surrounded by cliffs. 



• Two nights in-house entertainment (subject to 

total numbers at hotel) 

• Lynmouth and Ilfracombe 

• Admission to Clovelly and Bideford 

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• Four nights dinner, bed and buffet breakfast 

• Full use of indoor leisure facilities 

• Anderton Boat Lift with two cruises, tea or coffee and 

scone. 

• Tatton Park 

• Chester with Vintage Bus Tour 

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From visitor centres and award winning museums, along with ‘The Potteries’ Shopping centre and glorious 

gardens, there is something for everyone. We visit Shugborough Hall, ancestral home of the Earls of Lichfi eld, set 

in 900 acres of English countryside in the heart of Staffordshire. Leave the 21st century behind you and step into 

the UK’s only complete working historic estate. Our highlight visit will, amongst other things, include a guided tour 

and light lunch in the Mansion House, with free time to explore the gardens. We also travel to Trentham Estate to 

marvel at the array of stunning and varied gardens. Completing the tour we visit Wedgwood Visitor Centre and 

Museum to learn about the heritage of this famous factory and try making our own pottery! 

• Wedgwood Visitor Centre 

and Museum 

• Trentham Estate 

• Shugborough Hall and 

Estate, including tour and 

lunch 

• Stoke 

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THE LAKE DISTRICT AND 

CUMBRIA 

The Lake District, simply beautiful at any time of year 

The breathtaking countryside and picturesque villages of the area have inspired many a writer over the 

years and we take you to explore the most inspirational areas. The charming Edwardian resort of Grangeover-Sands 

is set between the Lake District fells and Morecambe Bay, which is our base for this lovely tour. 

The town features a traffi c-free promenade and the shop fronts still retain their Edwardian appearance, 

with many selling local produce. Visits to the colourful Beatrix Potter Experience, a vintage train journey 

and a steam boat ride, along with a Lake District highlights tour, all go to make this memorable holiday. 

Hotel – 3* Cumbria Grand Hotel 

Built in 1880, set in 20 acres of private 

gardens and woodlands overlooking 

Morecambe Bay, this hotel is just six miles 

from Lake Windermere. Facilities at this 

charming Victorian hotel include an outdoor 

garden area, full sized snooker table and 

table tennis table. All en-suite rooms are 

comfortable with expected amenities. A lift 


GREAT YARMOUTH MARITIME 

FESTIVAL AND TALL SHIPS 

The Great Yarmouth Maritime Festival, a riot of colour, ur tall ships ships, 

supply vessels, masts and fl ags 

Glorious tall ships will be in port to welcome you, along with the sights and sounds of many other visiting ships 

and outstanding displays of engineering. Great Yarmouth has been a fl ourishing coastal resort since 1760 and 

today it’s still one of the UK’s most popular. As well as the Maritime Festival, there’s loads to see and do, from 

the Pleasure Beach and the Model Village, to a range of museums, family attractions, amusements, the town 

centre and, of course, the beach. We also provide an opportunity to spend free time in ever-popular Norwich, 

the most complete medieval city in Britain. 

Hotel – Holiday Inn, Norwich City 

Newly opened in 2007, the Holiday Inn, 

Norwich City, serves as the prefect base. 

Ideally located, the hotel is only a 15 minute 

walk from Norwich’s medieval centre, 

cathedral, castle, shops and restaurants. The 

hotel has 150 well equipped bedrooms, a 

fi tness room, restaurant, bar and a lift to all 

fl oors. 

LAST DROP VILLAGE AND 

A TASTE OF LANCASHIRE 

A tour of beautiful contrasts 

The Last Drop Village is situated on the fringe of open countryside, with breathtaking views of the West Pennine 

Moors. It is a collection of 18th century farmhouses and looks exactly like a village lost in time. This is a visitor 

attraction in its own right, with cobbled streets, craft and antique shops, booksellers, and even a local pub! On-site, 

we have a Lancashire cooking demonstration, followed by a Lancashire Hot Pot lunch! We enjoy a guided tour 

through the wonderful Ribble Valley countryside and villages. Not just countryside, but seaside too, as we include 

the stylish resort of Southport, renowned as a fl oral town with its numerous parks and the Botanic Gardens. Also 

visit the famous Southport Pier and the canopied arcades of shops in Lord Street. 

Hotel – Mercure, Last Drop Village 

The Last Drop Village Hotel is a collection of 18th 

century farmhouses located near Bolton on the 

edge of the Pennine Moors. It is a truly unique 

hotel, built around an elegant, peaceful courtyard 

and facilities include a restaurant, cocktail bar, Drop 

Inn Pub, and leisure centre with indoor pool. Each 

bedroom is well furnished. 

* There is no lift but some ground fl oor rooms are 

available on request. Accommodation may be in 

different areas of the complex within the main hotel or 

courtyard. 


• Four nights en-suite accommodation 

• Dinner, Bed and Breakfast 

• Two nights entertainment (subject to total numbers at the 

hotel) 

• Beatrix Potter Rail, Sail and Tales Experience as detailed 

• Lake District highlights tour 



• Full day in Great Yarmouth 

• Free time in Norwich or return to Maritime Festival on last 

day 


• Four nights dinner, bed 

and breakfast 

• Tea/coffee and biscuits 

on arrival 

• A glass of wine at dinner 

each evening 

• Lancashire cooking 

demo 

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SNOWDONIA, PORTMEIRION NEW 

AND THE CAMBRIAN COASTLINE 

Mountains meet the sea 

Snowdonia National Park is where we will venture out to enjoy excursions to Mount Snowdon, Barmouth, 

Portmeirion and beyond. It is a magical region to explore. We enjoy a guided tour of the colourful and 

charming Portmeirion Village, a fairytale Italianate village perched on its own peninsula, surrounded by 

woodlands and beaches. Our tour visits the renowned Portmeirion pottery shop, followed by a leisurely 

afternoon tea. For a journey of a lifetime we take to the rooftop of Wales on Britain’s only rack and pinion 

railway. Travel to the summit of Snowdon, the highest mountain in England and Wales. At the summit, 

you have one of the world’s most spectacular panoramas at your feet. We also drive through part of the 

panoramic Snowdonia National Park. 

Hotel – 3* Royal Goat, Caernarfon 

This family run hotel offers personal and 

attentive service and is friendly, informal 

and charming. Located in the heart of 

Snowdonia on the edge of the idyllic 

village of Beddgelert, it’s just a 5 minute 

walk from shops, pubs and restaurants. 

All the bedrooms are comfortable and 

tasteful, refl ecting the country house 

charm. A lift serves all fl oors. 

THE EDEN PROJECT AND 

HISTORIC PLYMOUTH 

One of the UK’s top attractions, everyone must go at least once 

It seems incredible that the magnifi cent biomes of the Eden Project were once an exhausted china 

clay pit! Since opening in 2001, it has welcomed millions of visitors. Each year brings new growth and 

new developments and Eden always has something to offer. If you’ve been once, you can be assured 

of something new when you return. This is an absolutely stunning visit through amazing scenery which 

touches all the senses. Our base is in historic Plymouth, so take time to shop and explore the cobbled 

streets of the Barbican, Plymouth’s old harbour, where Sir Francis Drake is reputed to have completed his 

game of bowls before setting sail to defeat the Spanish Armada. 

Hotel – 4* The Copthorne Hotel 

In the heart of the city centre, within walking distance of 

the region’s premier shopping district, and historic Plymouth 

Barbican and Hoe, the welcoming Copthorne hotel offers a 

perfect location. The bedrooms are modern and decorated 

in warm colours with expected amenities. It also has an 

award winning Bentley’s Brasserie restaurant and Gallery 

Bar. 

DOWNTON ABBEY 

For all the fans of the much acclaimed TV series Downton t Abb Abbey 

We begin with a guided tour of Lacock, famous for its picturesque streets which have featured in many 

TV shows and fi lms. You will have ample time to explore Highclere Castle and see where Downton 

Abbey’s stars acted out the fortunes of the fi ctional Crawley family. Your visit will include entrance to the 

castle, grounds, gardens and the fascinating Egyptian collection. Wander the rooms as the knowledgeable 

guides reveal the house’s many treasures. 

Afterwards, explore the vast grounds including the herbaceous borders and serpentine paths of the 

Secret Garden. On our fi nal day, we have the opportunity to make a brief stop in the village of Bampton, 

Oxfordshire which was used for fi lming outdoor scenes on the show before continuing into Oxford. 

Hotel – 4* Menzies Hotel, 

Swindon 

Conveniently located in the centre of 

Swindon, the Menzies Hotel is within 

easy walking distance of many wellknown 

shops. This modern hotel offers 

a spacious lounge, comfortable bar and 

restaurant. All bedrooms include private 

facilities and expected amenities. 



• Three nights entertainment*; a taste of Wales dinner followed 

by a quiz in the bar, magic show and nostalgic dance night 

(subject to fi nal numbers at the hotel) 

• Guided tour of the Portmeirion Village, plus a cream tea 

• Return journey on the Snowdon Mountain Railway 

• Snowdonia National Park and Barmouth 



• Day at leisure in Plymouth 

• Entry to the Eden Project 



• Guided tour of Lacock 

• Entry to Highclere Castle (Downton Abbey) 

• Visit to Bampton (Downton town) and Oxford 

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TOUR OF SCOTLAND – NEW 

SILVER CITY & THE HIGHLANDS 

Explore two different areas of Scotland with our wonderfully varied 

itinerary, combining city visits, scenic drives and famous attractions 

Our tour will be based in Aberdeen, the ‘Silver City’ and Inverness, the capital city of the Highlands. 

We even have a cruise on the region’s most famous attraction, Loch Ness – see if you can spot Nessie! 

Having departed our overnight stop, we travel north to Scotland and go through the Royal Deeside 

villages. Upon arrival at our fi rst hotel, you will have a day at leisure to explore the beautiful ‘Silver 

City’, named after its sparkling granite buildings. Our drive from Aberdeen takes us through picturesque 

highlands to Glenfi ddich Distillery and Tomintoul, the highest village in the Highlands, before arriving 

in Inverness. We visit the stunning fairytale Cawdor Castle, famous for Shakespeare’s Macbeth, where 

you can enjoy a VIP experience. Start the next day with a breath-taking boat cruise taking in Urquhart 

Castle, whilst sailing through the deepest part of Loch Ness, before we tour the market town of Dingwall, 

birthplace of Macbeth. 

HOTEL – various 

Nights one and eight will be at hotels 

of minimum 3* standard, conveniently 

located en route. The 4* Copthorne, 

Aberdeen, is a premier hotel in a prime 

location in the city’s quiet West End. You 

will fi nd traditional charm combined 

with modern facilities and impeccable 

service. The Columba Hotel is another 

4* hotel boasting a perfect position 

in the very heart of Inverness, with 

marvellous views of Inverness Castle 

and the River Ness. Inside the grand 

historic exterior, the hotel houses bright, 

spacious guestrooms. The décor of the 

Columba Hotel combines contemporary 

style and modern amenities, with 

traditional comfort. 

THE MANCHESTER SHIP 

CANAL AND HIDDEN 

VILLAGES OF LANCASHIRE 

Step back in time to experience some nostalgic journeys 

We step back in time to experience some nostalgic journeys; one on the Manchester Ship Canal 

and the other on the East Lancashire Railway. 

Opened in 1894, the Manchester Ship Canal stretches for 36 miles, from the southern shore of the 

Mersey estuary 6 miles from Liverpool, almost to the centre of Manchester and was one of the last major 

canals to be constructed in Britain. Our six hour cruise includes a lively commentary, providing a revealing 

insight into the facts, history and dramas of one of Britain’s major waterways. Our great new holiday 

includes a nostalgic ride on the East Lancashire Railway to Bury. Once in Bury we have arranged a guided 

tour of the nearby Bury Transport Museum. 

Alternatively, stroll in to the town where you can visit the famous and popular Bury Market, which 

oozes charisma and atmosphere. Pendle Hill, the dominant feature of East Lancashire, is an atmospheric 

location where tales of witchcraft will be told. 

Hotel – 4* Mercure Manchester 

Norton Grange Hotel and Spa 

This impressive Hotel and Spa is set 

in its own landscaped gardens in the 

peaceful countryside near Rochdale. 

Facilities at the hotel include a bar, 

restaurant and full spa facilities with 

indoor pool, sauna and gym. Rooms 

are modern in decor and come 

equipped with everything you would 

expect from such a property. A lift 



• Two overnight stops, dinner, bed and breakfast 

• Three nights in Aberdeen dinner, bed and breakfast 

• Three nights in Inverness dinner, bed and breakfast 

• Day at leisure in Aberdeen 

• Tolquhon Castle 

• Glenfi ddich Distillery and tasting 

• VIP experience at Cawdor Castle with tea or coffee and cake 

• Loch Ness Boat Cruise and Dingwall 



• Tea/coffee and cake on arrival 

• Glass of wine with dinner on fi rst night 

• Cruise on the Manchester Ship Canal 

• Tales from Pendle Witch Country guided tour 

• Single journey on the East Lancashire Railway 

• Admission and guided tour of Bury Transport Museum 


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NATIONAL MEMORIAL 

ARBORETUM AND BLACK 

COUNTRY MUSEUM 

Two days, two venues and two great experiences at one great price 

The National Memorial Arboretum is set in 150 acres of beautiful wooded parkland and gardens. Sited 

in the heart of the Nation, with 50,000 maturing trees and 160 memorials, it is a beautiful and lasting 

tribute to those who serve their country or who have died in confl ict. Our visit will include a welcome talk, 

a land train tour and to round off the visit, a traditional afternoon tea. 

Then, covering 26 acres of former industrial land, Black Country Living Museum is uniquely placed for 

our tour guide to tell the story of the creation of the world’s fi rst industrial landscape. Over 50 authentic 

shops, houses and workshops have been carefully reconstructed to preserve the character of the region. 

Hotel – 3* Menzies Baron’s Court hotel 

Situated just outside the West Midlands town of 

Walsall, the excellent, stylish and modern Menzies 

Baron’s Court hotel offers great facilities and an 

ideal base for our weekend. All en-suite bedrooms 

are comfortable, including expected amenities, 

which are complemented by a brasserie restaurant 

and lounge bar. 

*The lift serves most fl oors, so please advise any specifi c 

requirements. 

BOURNEMOUTH, POOLE 

AND WEYMOUTH 

Golden beaches, fl oral gardens, excellent shopping and all year 

round entertainment 

Whatever your interests Bournemouth offers something for everyone. The long, level promenades 

and pedestrian shopping precinct area, make Bournemouth a lovely resort to visit at any time of 

the year. Our holiday offers you plenty of free time to enjoy our picturesque base and includes two 

excursions. Weymouth with its fine Georgian seafront is an impressive backdrop to the long arc of 

fine, golden sands. 

The beach and esplanade, historic harbour, marine and nature reserve encircle the town centre, 

combining the traditional and the modern to create a great place to visit. Poole too, has a fine 

sandy beach, and is situated on one of the largest harbours in the world. Don’t forget to try a 

Dorset cream tea! 

Hotel – 3* Queens Hotel, Bournemouth 

The privately owned Queens Hotel and Spa 

Bournemouth is ideally situated in the heart 

of Bournemouth’s East Cliff. Only a short walk 

from the busy town centre where you can fi nd 

numerous entertainment venues, restaurants 

and Bournemouth’s Blue Flag, award winning, 

golden, sandy beaches and pier. Leisure facilities 

include indoor pool, sauna, steam room, spa 

pool and gym. 



• Glass of red or white wine served with evening 

meal 

• The National Memorial Arboretum with welcome 

talk, land train tour and afternoon tea 

• Guided tour of The Black Country Living Museum 



• Two nights entertainment (subject to numbers at 

hotel) 

• Visit to Poole and Visit to Weymouth 

• Free time in Bournemouth 

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Sunday 7th October 7 from £499 


BLACKPOOL 

ILLUMINATIONS 

Considered by many to be the greatest free light show on earth 

We are delighted to return with our popular coach holiday to Blackpool, Lancashire, with its spectacular 

colourful illuminations. Considered by many to be the greatest free light show on earth, it has played a 

major part in Blackpool’s calendar since 1879 with thousands of people visiting this mesmerising show of 

lights every year. Traditionally the themes for the lights are kept secret, but you can be sure of a wonderful 

display that stretches some fi ve miles along the sea front. We view the lights by coach and then you 

could hop aboard one of the famous trams or just saunter along the prom! Of course, there is also all 

the fun and sparkle which Blackpool offers all year round. Just along the coast we fi nd Fleetwood, one 

of Britain’s largest fi shing ports, with its renowned market. 

We visit Morecambe, most famous for its association with the much-loved comedian Eric Morecambe. 

Look out over the panoramic sweep of Morecambe Bay, have a coffee or an ice cream in one of the cafes 

lining the seafront, or visit the Eric Morecambe statue, immortalised in classic “Bring Me Sunshine” pose. 

Within an hour we are on our full day tour of the Lake District, where there may be an opportunity to take 

a lake cruise. Moving on, we follow Windermere’s wooded banks to Bowness and then continue with a 

memorable drive over the Kirkstone Pass to Patterdale which is situated near Helvellyn, one of the most 

impressive mountains in the UK. 

Hotel – 3* Best Western Carlton Hotel 

The Best Western Carlton Hotel enjoys a fantastic 

seafront location, overlooking the beautiful Fylde 

coast. Built at the turn of the century this hotel 

boasts panoramic scenery across the Irish Sea, 

as well as a ‘front row’ view along 12 miles of 

sandy beaches and the famous Golden Mile! The 

delightful bedrooms are equipped to the highest 

standard, with many benefi ting from sea views. A 

lift serves all fl oors. 

LOCH LOMAND AND 

THE TROSSACHS 

The largest expanse of freshwater in Britain, the magnifi cent 

landscapes of the Trossachs National Park and an 18th century 

former Scottish Coaching Inn 

Sample the wonderful hospitality at Drymen, a charming Scottish village situated a few miles from Loch 

Lomond, and escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life. There cannot be a more captivating place than 

Loch Lomond. The area is renowned for its beauty and tranquility. The very name Loch Lomond conjures 

images of noble mountains sweeping down to gentle foreshores. 

We explore the beautiful scenery of the Trossachs, an area known as Scotland in Miniature, with its hills 

and forests of green pine, delightful lochs and glens, against a dramatic, mountainous backdrop. On this 

truly Scottish tour, we will also include visits to Glasgow and Edinburgh. 

HOTEL – The 3 * Winnock Hotel 

Nights one and six will be at hotels of 

minimum 3* standard, conveniently 

located en route. A warm and friendly 

welcome awaits you at the charming 

Winnock Hotel in Drymen. Dominating 

the picturesque village green, it is a 

historic listed building, which is in the 

heart of Scotland’s fi rst National Park 

on the east side of Loch Lomond. The 

hotel dates back to the 1700s and over 

the years it has been lovingly restored 

and tastefully extended, offering cosy 

lounges, open log fi res and a lounge 

bar. Whilst there is no lift, all rooms are 

situated either on the ground or fi rst 

fl oors. 


• Two overnight stops, dinner, bed and breakfast 

• Four nights in Drymen, dinner, bed and breakfast with thee 

course dinner with choice of menu 

• Tea or coffee after dinner 

• Two nights evening entertainment 

• Full Scottish show with Highland dancers, singers, piper, address 

the Haggis and a complimentary drink 

• Loch Lomond 

• The Trossachs 

• Glasgow 

• Edinburgh 

All tours can be booked with just £50 DEPOSIT per person 



• Evening Illuminations Tour 

• Free time in Blackpool 

• Fleetwood and Morecambe 

• Lake District National Park 

NEW

COTSWOLDS 

We are delighted to include four Cotswolds tours in our 2012 programme. 

The Cotswolds is the country’s largest designated Area of Outstanding 

Natural Beauty, with honey-coloured limestone, sleepy ancient villages 

and gentle, rolling hillsides. Historic market towns and breathtaking 

natural scenery make the Cotswolds feel so typically English - as if time 

has stood still for some 300 years. 

COTSWOLDS AND THE BLOSSOM 

TRAIL 



• Blossom trail tour 

• Scenic Cotswolds towns and villages tour 

Hotel - 4* Best Western Premier Blunsdon House Hotel 

Set in spacious private grounds with stunning views across the Vale of 

Cricklade, this stylish hotel has very high standards. All en-suite bedrooms 

are tastefully furnished and include TV, telephone, hairdryer, internet access, 

minibar and tea/coffee making facilities. There are also excellent leisure 

facilities including an indoor pool, spa and sauna and a par three golf course. 

Dine in the lovely restaurant offering good fresh food with buffet style meals, 

There are also three bars in which to relax. 

CRUISING AND THE COTSWOLDS 



• Oxford with river cruise 

• Railway trip and free time in Gloucester 

• Full-day Cotswolds scenic village tour 

• Horse-drawn river cruise 

Hotel – 4* Marriott Hotel, Swindon 

Surrounded by woodland on the edge of the historic town of Swindon, 

facilities include a pool and fi tness centre. Bedrooms have en-suite bathroom, 

hairdryer, iron/ironing board, trouser press, minibar and tea/coffee making 

facilities. 


Friday 18th May 4 from £289 

Friday 21st September from £289 

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT £48 

COTSWOLDS GARDENS AND 

MALVERN SPRING RHS SHOW 



• Entrance into the RHS Malvern Show 

• Hidcote Manor Gardens 

• Sudeley Castle and gardens 

• Drive through Cotswolds towns and villages 

Hotel - The Cheltenham Chase Hotel 

At the foot of the Cotswold Hills, this popular hotel offers pleasantly furnished 

bedrooms, all of which have TV, hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities. 

There is a leisure club which has an indoor swimming pool, jacuzzi and fully 

equipped gym. 





Monday 16th April 2012 

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT 

4 from £249 

£45 COTSWOLDS COUNTRY HOUSE 

AND WEST COUNTRY HIGHLIGHTS 



• Cotswolds drive 

• Bristol 

• Bath 

© COTSWOLDS AND FOREST OF DEAN TOURISM 

Hotel – 4* Tortworth Court Hotel 

Situated in a stunning South Gloucestershire location, this magnifi cent 

Cotswolds country house hotel is set in 30 acres of glorious parkland and 

has been created from a splendid Grade II Victorian mansion. Bedrooms are 

spacious and beautifully decorated in keeping with the period style of the 

building whilst offering the comforts of home. Many of the public areas retain 

period features such as oak panelling and impressive fi replaces. Relax in one of 

the elegant bars or enjoy a comprehensive range of leisure and spa facilities, as 

well as spa treatments for those in search of total indulgence. The hotel has a 

lift, but some bedrooms are only accessible by steps. 




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WARNER LEISURE BREAKS 

Warner Leisure Hotels offer a huge 

variety of breaks, from lively activity 

holidays and entertainment breaks 

to cultural experience and relaxing 

spa breaks…all exclusively for 

adults! Warner Leisure Hotels aim to 

do everything they can to help you 

relax, unwind and fully enjoy the 

fantastic facilities they have to offer. 


• Four nights accommodation in a Standard Room or Standard Chalet 

Room 

• Cooked or Continental breakfast and three-course evening dinner 

• Live entertainment every night 

• Opportunity to enjoy your special interests or take up a new hobby 

• Full programme of daytime activities or join one of our included coach 

excursions 

• Wealth of indoor and outdoor sport and leisure facilities, from swimming 

and saunas to croquet and fencing 

ENTERTAINMENT 

Warner offers a unique experience where every evening is different. 

Enjoy pre-dinner drinks or a late evening nightcap whilst relaxing to easy 

listening performances. Or choose to visit the Late Lounge or Cabaret 

Diner venues where there is an exciting variety of live performances every 

night with music, dancing and comedy, plus live shows. 

ACCOMMODATION 

All breaks are based on Ambassador-style rooms in hotel properties and 

Standard Chalets in the Coastal Villages. If you prefer a little more luxury, 

then please ask about upgraded accommodation (these do come with a 

supplement). Warner hotels and villages offer the ideal surroundings in 

which to get away from it all. From sophisticated manor houses, nestled in 

beautiful country grounds, to coastal villages offering comfortable chalet 

accommodation with a real ‘home from home’ feeling, a stones throw 

from the sea! And, as Warner holidays are ‘exclusively for adults’, you’ll 

fi nd it easy to relax with superb nightly entertainment and a wide range 

of leisure facilities by day, allowing you to do as much or as little as you 

choose. 

* Rooms requested above our allocation may incur a supplement. 

SINAH WARREN HOTEL 

HAYLING ISLAND, HAMPSHIRE 

Overlooking Langstone Harbour, this is a beautiful, well appointed and 

comfortable hotel with as many amenities as you could wish for and perfectly 

based for enjoying some of the south coast’s fi nest attractions. 

• Stunning landscaped gardens 

• Heated outdoor pool and indoor pool with spa pool and sauna 

• Extensive leisure suite with steam room and fi tness studio 

• Spinnaker lounge with board games and library 

• The Coffee Lounge for morning coffee, lunch and afternoon tea 

• Two separate bars including traditional lounge bar 

• Croquet, tennis, fun putting, boules and electric cycle hire 

• Snooker, pool, table tennis, giant chess and outdoor bowls 

DEPARTURE PRICE 

Monday 14th May Big Band Break from £379 

Monday 10th December Festive Break from £349

BEMBRIDGE COAST HOTEL 

BEMBRIDGE, ISLE OF WIGHT 

With its 23 acres of grounds, its famously landscaped Spanish Gardens 

and marvellous sea views, Bembridge Coast is the ideal place from 

which to explore the Isle of Wight’s royal history. 

• The Late Lounge for evening shows and performances 

• The Four Tides Restaurant for breakfast and evening meal 

• Two separate bars, the Solent and the outdoor summer Tilbury’s Bar 

• Leisure suite with heated indoor swimming pool 

• Sauna, steam room, tropicarium and fi tness studio available 

• Four rink indoor bowls complex. 6 rink outdoor bowls green with pavilion 

• Snooker, table tennis, darts and with pool table available for a small 

additional charge 

• Decleor health and beauty therapies available in modern treatment rooms 

• Boules, pitch ‘n’ putt, fun croquet, tennis, cycle hire, archery, rifl e shooting 


Monday 2nd July from £399 

Monday 27th August from £399 

Monday 22nd October Isle of Wight Turkey & Tinsel from £369 

BODELWYDDAN CASTLE 

SNOWDONIA, NORTH WALES 

Set in 200 acres of parkland with breathtaking views of the Clwydian Hills 

and of the Snowdonia National Park. This Grade II listed Castle with its ivyclad 

turrets and commanding hilltop position offers a truly unforgettable 

experience. 

• Grade II listed castle boasting stunning views, sensory gardens and a 

beautiful woodland setting 

• Magnifi cent and dramatic scenery 

• The St David’s restaurant featuring evening entertainment 

• Indoor heated swimming pool, spa pool, sauna & steam room. 

• Home to the National Portrait Gallery’s Victorian Collection 


Monday 18th June from £389 

CRICKET ST THOMAS 

SOMERSET 

Experience this incredible Grade II-listed country house in the heart of the 

Somerset Countryside, complete with a combination of wonderful dining, 

entertainment and leisure experiences. You will fi nd that the house and 

surrounding beautiful landscape is steeped in history that is just waiting to 

be rediscovered. 

• 160 acres of lakes, cascades and gardens 

• Historical links to Lord Nelson 

• As seen on TV’s To The Manor Born 

• Fenocchi’s Tuscan Italian restaurant 

• Close to the Jurassic Coast. 


Monday 8th October ‘Octoberfest’ from £399 

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MYSTERY TOURS 

Where will we 

take you? 

Never take a 

bet with your 

driver about your 

destination...he 

will always win! 

MYSTERY TOURS 

Our Mystery Tours have been a favourite for many years, travelling to 

different secret destinations throughout the UK and Europe, staying at some 

of our highest rated hotels. 2012 will be no different: we have a selection of 

Mystery Tours planned for you to enjoy. 

All hotels used on our Mystery Breaks are of a high quality, usually of 4* 

standard, but they will be a minimum of 3* superior standard. All will offer 

en-suite bedrooms with TV and tea/coffee making facilities. Many will have 

indoor pools and leisure facilities. We vary each location and will always 

endeavour not to return to the same hotel within at least a two-year period. 

In addition, we have wonderful Christmas and Easter Mystery Tours. For 

something different, go on our Continental Mystery Tours. 

We continue to follow the same principles on all of our Mystery Tours. 

Accommodation will be of a very high standard with included excursions 

along the way and, as usual, they continue to represent great value for 

money. Each date will feature a different hotel and destination. 

On the way to our chosen hotel, we stop usually for morning refreshments 

and somewhere for lunch and arrive at our ‘Mystery’ hotel in plenty of time 

before dinner. After a leisurely breakfast and usually much discussion about 

what the day might have in store, we depart for our full-day excursion. We 

make our way home on the fi nal day via another place of interest. Each 

Mystery Tour will be to a different location. 

Enjoy one of the best regions in the UK or Europe, whilst staying at a super 

hotel with bed, breakfast and evening meal – and with daily excursions also 

included – all for one great price. 

The country? 

A city? 

By the sea? 

Up north? 

Down south? 

Way out west? 

DEPARTURE DEPARTURE DAYS PRICE 

EASTER MYSTERY TOUR Friday 6th April 4 

from 

£219 


UK MYSTERY TOUR Friday 6th July 3 

Friday 5th October 3 

from 

£179 

from 

£179 


CONTINENTAL MYSTERY TOUR Friday 13th July 3 

Friday 26th October 4 

from 

£209 

from 

£269 


CHRISTMAS MYSTERY TOUR Monday 24th December 4 

from 

£399 

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT £60

EXPLORE EUROPE 


Thursday 17th May 3 from £189 

Thursday 18th October from £189 





FLOWERS IN FRANCE – 

THE FRENCH ‘CHELSEA’ 

AND MONET’S GARDEN 

Timeless beauty, coupled with France’s biggest, most popular 

fl ower show and Monet’s Garden 

The unmissable ‘Les Journées des Plantes’ is an event that is held biannually in the grounds of the historic 

Château Domaine de Courson. This superb location adds to the overall atmosphere as you stroll through the 

beautiful grounds of the château. Whilst regarded as France’s version of Chelsea Flower Show, the two should 

not really be compared. Courson provides a smaller, more intimate environment. Monet’s Garden has an array 

of wonderful, lovingly restored fl ower gardens. Admire the vibrant fl ora, fauna and Japanese lily gardens that 

inspired much of this great impressionist’s fi nest work. 

Hotel – 4* Novotel Poissey Orgeval 

The well-appointed hotel is located in Orgeval, 

a charming village with traditional shops 

and local markets. The hotel is modern with 

additional amenities to include an outdoor pool 

and a rooftop terrace. Complete with 120 wellequipped 

bedrooms and all the facilities one 

would expect from a contemporary property. A 

lift serves all fl oors. 

Hotel – 4* NH Brussels City Centre 

The NH Brussels City Centre hotel is conveniently located 

right next to the prestigious Avenue Louise shopping 

street in the heart of Brussels. The hotel is within walking 

distance of many of the major attractions with the 

remainder of the city being easily accessible by tramway 

and metro lines. Modern bedrooms enjoy views out over 

the city and streets. 

NEW 


• Scheduled Channel Tunnel crossings 

• Two nights bed and buffet breakfast 

• Entrance to Les Journées des Plants de Courson 

• Entrance to Monet’s Garden 

BRUSSELS AND BRUGES NEW 

WITH BRUSSELS JAZZ FESTIVAL 

Europe’s capital comes alive to the sound of contemporary 

music with a weekend of free jazz! 

For more than a decade, the Brussels Jazz Marathon has drawn people from all over Europe. A huge jazz 

party makes the capital of Europe swing for one weekend with more than 450 musicians performing on 

the main squares in Brussels. Performances take place on the outdoor stages of the Grand Place, the 

Sablon Square, the Sint-Katelijne Square, the Fernand Cocq Square and various clubs, cafés and hotels 

giving you a taste of jazz, latino, funk, rock and blues for free. The reputation and high quality of Belgian 

jazz is undeniable. Whilst you are in Belgium, you’ll have to sample its high quality beer, chocolate and 

waffl es. We also include a visit to Bruges on our return journey. 



• Three nights bed and breakfast 

• Orientation tour of Brussels 

• Daily free entry to Brussels Jazz Marathon 

• Visit to Bruges 


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Friday 8th June 8 from £579 



Saturday 7th July 2 from £119 


© www.calvados-tourisme.com 


Friday 27th July 5 from £419 


AUSTRIA – A TASTE OF THE TYROL 

At the edge of the forest lies a cosy, family-run hotel in the 

picturesque Austrian Tyrol 

Seefeld lies on a sunny plateau surrounded by stunning peaks and lush green meadows. This is an ideal spot 

for relaxing over coffee and strudel, with the odd gentle stroll or activities, such as alpine walking and golf. 

Splendid views, alpine fl owers, magnifi cent local cuisine, and the warmest of welcomes add up to make this 

coach break a perfect taste of the Austrian Tyrol! Venturing across the famous Brenner Pass, with views of 

the Dolomites, we visit Vipiteno in Italy for shopping and sightseeing. We take in the ‘Peak of the Alps’ and 

scenery of Obergurgl. The Tyrolean capital, Innsbruck, is also on our exciting programme. Join our hosts for 

a mountain barbecue and enjoy a typical Tyrolean evening at our delightful hotel. 

Hotel – 3* Hotel Marthe 

Our main hotel, the Hotel Marthe in 

Seefeld, is a welcoming, comfortable 

family-run hotel. It is peacefully situated at 

the edge of the village, away from traffi c, 

yet just a ten-minute walk from the resort 

centre. The hotel boasts some unique 

facilities: a Finnish/herbal sauna, solarium, 

Turkish bath, sun terrace and garden. 

* Nights one and seven will be minimum 3* standard 

hotels conveniently situated along our route. 

* Free transfers available for guests with walking 

diffi culties. 

BRUGES WEEKEND 

‘The Venice of the North’ – once you’ve been, you’ll want to go 

back time and time again 

Bruges represents all the fi ner points of Belgian lifestyle, culture, food, drink and Flemish art. It’s always 

been a popular destination as there is so much to see and do in such a small accessible area. Find 

yourself on a canal cruise or a horse-drawn carriage admiring the views in this beautiful medieval city. 

There will be plenty of time to relax or stroll around the cobbled lanes. If you are in the mood for 

shopping, then visit the amazing chocolate boutiques where those handmade delicacies will be sure to 

tempt you. From Calais, the journey takes less than two hours and will bring you into Bruges by early 

afternoon. The remainder of the time is yours to do as you please. 

Hotel – 4* Academie Hotel 

The Academie Hotel is situated right 

in the historic heart of Bruges, just 50 

metres from the famous Minnewater 

(Lake of Love) and the Begijnhof. The 

hotel boasts a stylish garden terrace as 

well as easy access on foot to the city 

centre. 

Hotel – 3* Grand Hotel de 

l’Esperance 

This is a lovely half-timbered Norman 

House set in the very heart of Lisieux. 

It boasts a grand Art Deco dining room 

with its mosaic fl oors, chandeliers and 

antique furniture, a comfortable lounge 

and a bar. All bedrooms are spacious 

and well-equipped. A lift serves all 

fl oors. 

WHAT’S INCLUDED • Fresh fruit available every day 

• Scheduled Channel Tunnel • Coffee and cake afternoon 

crossings 

• Tyrolean special themed 

• Two overnight stops, dinner, dinner with cocktails and local 

bed and breakfast 

specialties 

• Five nights in Austria dinner, • Vipiteno in the Italian South 

bed and breakfast Tyrol 

• Full use of hotel’s leisure suite • Obergurgl and magnifi cent 

• Barbecue at the Reither Alm glacier 

mountain ‘refuge’ * • Innsbruck 



• One night bed and buffet breakfast 

• Free time in Bruges 

NORMANDY HIGHLIGHTS 

FRANCE 

A wealth of quiet villages and unspoilt countryside 

The area we are to enjoy is known as the Côte Fleurie – or Flower Coast – one of France’s most popular 

destinations. Our base is the charming market town of Lisieux, a place of pilgrimage found in the Calvados 

region of Normandy, south of Honfl eur. We explore part of the colourful ‘Flower Coast’ including a visit to 

Honfl eur, famous for attracting artists since the early 19th century. A true taste of Normandy follows as 

we journey to the village of Saint Martin de la Lieue to visit the Domaine de Saint Hippolyte for a guided 

tour of the estate and tasting of two locally produced cheeses with a glass of organic cider or apple juice. 

A tour of the Distillery Boulard and tasting of the world famous Calvados completes this trip. 


• Scheduled Channel Tunnel 

crossings 

• Four nights dinner, bed and 

breakfast 

• Honfl eur 

• Bayeux and Caen 

NEW 

• Domaine de Saint Hippolyte, 

a guided tour 

• Distillery Boulard tour 

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Wednesday 8th August 5 from £419 



Friday 17th August 3 from £189 


FAIRYTALE LUXEMBOURG AND 

THE MOSELLE VALLEY 

One of Europe’s best kept secrets 

Lush highlands and valleys in the northern Ardennes merge effortlessly with the Müllerthal’s ancient landscape. 

Sights include Luxembourg Castle ruins, the Grand Ducal Palace and the Cathedral of Notre-Dame or wander 

the cobbled streets with their shops, bars and restaurants. Only a short drive away, we visit Germany’s oldest 

settlement, the ‘Roman’ town of Trier in the heart of the Moselle Valley. You’ll have time to explore before we 

take a ride to Moselle, the wine city of Luxembourg, and visit the Caves Bernard-Massard in Grevenmacher, the 

country’s largest sparkling wine producer where we have a guided tour of the cellars. Combined with this is 

entry into the fabulous Exotic Butterfl y Garden. We also visit Vianden to enjoy a guided tour of its dominating 

castle, framed by forest and shrouded in mist. A truly memorable experience. 

Hotel – 3* Hotel Parc Belle-Vue 

Hotel Parc Belle-Vue is a based in 

the ‘Green District’, a peaceful valley 

setting just 300 metres from the centre 

of Luxembourg City which boasts an 

ideal location to explore the area. The 

hotel offers spacious and beautifully 

decorated bedrooms and a stylish bar 

and restaurant. 




• Vianden with entry to castle and guided tour 

• ‘Little Switzerland’ and Echternach 

• Trier 

• Guided tour of Bernard Massard ‘caves’ and entry into the 

Exotic Butterfl y Garden 

BRUSSELS CARPET OF 

FLOWERS 

See the ancient Grand Place transformed with an explosion of 

fl oral colour 

Grown especially for the event, a vast carpet of beautiful fresh begonias are set up in patterns covering 

19,000 square feet to create a spectacular, awe-inspiring display under a magnifi cent and distinguished 

backdrop, which really must be seen to be believed. Brussels, the capital of Belgium, has many contrasts 

and you will have free time to experience the best of the city whilst staying at an elegant and ideally 

located hotel. The city has it all - culture, architecture and cuisine, all providing a truly exciting and 

cosmopolitan break. 

Hotel – Royal Windsor Hotel Grand Place 

Elegant and sophisticated, the Royal Windsor Hotel 

Grand Place boasts the best location in Brussels. Just 

off the world famous Grand Place, you’ll fi nd it easy 

to explore the myriad of local attractions, museums, 

shops and restaurants. Bedrooms have great 

facilities including minibar, individual thermostat 

control and marble bathrooms to name but a few. 

WANT A TRIP JUST FOR YOU AND YOUR GROUP? 



• Two nights bed and breakfast 

• Free time in Brussels 

• Visit to De Panne 

Here at Buzzlines Travel we always aim to deliver. If you’ve seen a 

trip in our brochures or have an idea of your own – we can make 

it happen. Throughout the year we organise, plan and deliver high 

quality tailor made trips for all kinds of clubs, societies and active 

retirement associations. 

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Wednesday 22nd August 5 from £449 



Saturday 13th October 8 from £579 


CHATEAUX AND GARDENS 

OF THE LOIRE VALLEY 

Hotel – 3* Mercure Tours Sud 

Located in a peaceful setting on 

the outskirts of the city, adjacent 

to Lake Bretonnieres, this popular 

hotel is the perfect base from which 

to enjoy the magnifi cent Châteaux 

of the Loire Valley. There is a bar 

and restaurant and indoor leisure 

facilities. All bedrooms welcoming 

with light, airy decor and modern 

facilities, including lift. 

AUSTRIA AUTUMN IN THE 

TYROL FREE BAR BREAK 

Autumn in the Austrian Alps with breathtaking views of alpine 

snow-capped peaks 

Offering something extra, you will not need much spending money on this all-inclusive package. Our 

base of Kirchberg is nestled in the heart of the Kitzbuhel Alps. We take you to the magnifi cent Krimml 

Falls which thunder down over 1000 feet in three mighty stages at the foot of the Gerlos Pass. We 

then continue through the Thurn Pass to the internationally renowned resort of Kitzbuhel with time to 

explore this stylish alpine town and perhaps take a cable car ride. We also travel to Lake Achensee, the 

largest alpine lake in the Tyrol. On the return journey we visit Rattenburg, the smallest city in Austria 

and the oldest town in the Tyrol. 

Hotel – 4* Kroneck Hotel 

This family-run hotel boasts a 

wonderful panoramic view of the 

Wilden Kaiser. Just 1km from the 

town centre, a pleasant footpath 

leads you along the river straight 

into town. Enjoy the all-inclusive 

drinks, warm atmosphere, traditional 

restaurant, lovely garden and sun 

terrace, amongst other things. 

Rooms are comfortably furnished in 

traditional Austrian style, some even 

come with a balcony. 

*Nights one and seven will be minimum 

3* hotels conveniently situated along our 

route on a dinner, bed and breakfast basis. 

NEW 

Home to more than a thousand chateaux, the Loire region offers 

history and nature at its best 

Affectionately known as the “Garden of France” and home to more than a thousand chateaux, the 

Loire region enjoys a mild climate, gentle undulating hills and quietly fl owing rivers - an ideal region for 

those who enjoy a mix of history and nature at its best. Tours, a town of art and history, rich in cultural 

activities with museums, monuments, parks and gardens is our base. Its historic centre is full of charm 

with medieval streets, squares and half-timbered houses offering numerous delicacies to indulge in, such 

as rillettes and rillons or fouaces (buns cooked on a wood stove). Also wine connoisseurs will not be 

disappointed with a glass of Vouvray or Chinon! Furthermore, we visit the largest chateau in France, the 

Château de Chambord. Described as one of the fi nest examples of elegant Renaissance architecture and 

the retreat of some of the most powerful French kings, it truly is a sight to behold. We stop at the small 

market town of Amboise which was once home to the French Royal Court and still retains the picturesque 

Château d’Amboise. We also visit beautiful Château de Villandry, one of the last Renaissance Châteaux 

built in the Loire Valley. 





• Fixed dinner menu on day of arrival, choice of main meal on 

other days 

• Tea or coffee after dinner 

• Château de Chambord 

• Château de Villandry snf Gardens 

• Château Royal d’Amboise 



• Two overnight stops with dinner, bed and breakfast on travel 

days 

• Five nights in Austria on an ‘all-inclusive’ 

• Cold buffet breakfasts 

• Packed lunch 

• Three-course dinners, choice of main 

• Daily soup and salad buffet 

• Speciality buffet or grill one evening 

• Daily afternoon tea/coffee and cake from 3-4pm 

• Unlimited selected drinks from 10am-10pm 

• Lake Achensee and Rattenburg 

• Krimml Falls and Kitzbuhel 

BOOK SECURELY ONLINE at www.buzzlinestravel.co.uk or call our dedicated team on 01303 261870!

SPECTACULAR LAKE 

GARDA & VENICE 

Lake Garda is one of the most stunning locations in Europe! The lake covers 

three regions and has a circumference of almost 160km encompassing 

colourful and diverse lakeside towns, each offering a new experience to 

visitors. Away from the lake, the area offers a handful of historic cities, 

towering mountains and Renaissance treasures to explore. The hospitality 

is legendary and the food and wine are a treat for all. Our base is in 

the lakeside resort of Bardolino, well known for its excellent red wines. 

It is a pleasure to stroll around, offering plenty of outdoor living and 

shopping for visitors, with beautiful lake views. Walks along the lakeside 

promenade are especially popular. We will take a full-day tour around 

the lake, enjoying the alpine scenery in the north and the Mediterranean 

atmosphere in the south, and visit some of the lovely lakeside resorts. 

Another highlight will be a memorable day trip to Venice. More than a 

city, Venice is a living museum with a rich history evident in every square. 

Explore the intricate labyrinth of canals and bridges, elegant piazzas 

and abundance of beautiful churches. The two focal points of the city 

are the Rialto Bridge and St Mark’s Square. Here the imposing Doge’s 

Palace, the exotic St Mark’s Basilica and the Campanile Bell Tower never 

fail to impress. 

Day 1 Travel to overnight accommodation 

Day 2 Onward travel to Lake Garda 

Day 3 Free to explore local area or join optional excursion to Verona and 

Dolomites (weather dependent) 

Day 4 Full day visit to Venice 

Day 5 Garda tour with the opportunity of an optional boat cruise 

Day 6 Optional full day excursion 

Day 7 South Lake Garda tour including Sirmione 

Day 8 Return travel to overnight accommodation 

Day 9 Return travel home 

OUR HOTELS 

Nights one and eight will be at hotels situated conveniently along our route. Our 

main accommodation is the truly outstanding 4* Parc Hotel Gritti. It has a superb 

lakeside location and is surrounded by beautiful grounds and gardens, just a short 

walk to the old centre of Bardolino. Fully air conditioned, it has a modern style and 

feel with excellent facilities. All bedrooms have satellite TV, telephone, mini bar and 

hairdryer. There is an indoor swimming pool, gym and fi tness centre. There is also 

an outdoor pool. 



• Two overnight stops with dinner, bed and breakfast on travel days 

• Six nights in Italy dinner, bed and breakfast 


• Bottle of mineral water and sweets in room on arrival 

• Buffet breakfast and dinners 

• ¼ litre of wine and ½ litre of water per person with dinner 

• Afternoon tea and cake 4-5pm 

• Piano bar on some evenings 

• Farewell dinner 

• Day excursion around Lake Garda 

2012 

HIGHLIGHT 

TOUR 


Saturday 29th September 9 from £749 


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EXPLORE EUROPE – LAKE GARDA

28 NEW 

EXPLORE EUROPE – FLORIADE 

THE FLORIADE 2012 

We are delighted to offer a varied programme for the world famous 

Floriade World Horticultural Expo in the historic Dutch city of Venlo. 

This unique and unmissable event is an impressive celebration of 

horticulture and nature taking place every ten years, so book early as 

the event should prove hugely popular. More than two million visitors 

are expected at the 66-hectare site to experience the huge array of 

natural delights, cultural programmes and entertainment and activities 

set across five themed zones. 

FLORIADE – LIVING 

NATURE 

Much more than a garden festival and flower show, Floriade is an 

international event with more than 100 participants – countries, 

businesses and horticultural companies – from around the world. It 

is a state-of-the-art showcase for the very latest trends in gardening, 

horticulture and the environment, with countless innovative attractions 

and activities awaiting your visit. Discover the most exquisite and 

exceptional flowers, plants and trees from all corners of the globe, 

presented across landscaped grounds in a beautiful natural forest 

setting. Admire stunning modern architecture, glasshouses and 

international pavilions and enjoy an exciting cultural programme of 

music, dance, theatre performances and visual art. We have three 

enticing options for you to experience this wonderful event. You can 

combine the historic Belgian port of Antwerp or the medieval city of 

‘s-Hertogenbosch with the famous Expo. On our five-day holiday, we 

are based in the popular town of Valkenburg in southern Holland. If 

you want to visit the ultimate event in 2012, look no further! 

THE FLORIADE AND 

AMAZING ANTWERP 



• Three nights bed and breakfast 

• Free time in Antwerp with included harbour cruise 

• Return transfers to the Floriade World Horticultural Expo at Venlo for your 

full-day excursion with included entry ticket 

• Visit to Bruges on return journey 

THE HOTEL 

The Sir Plantin Hotel is a brand new property located in the trendy 

district of Zurenborg, Antwerp. The biggest city of Flanders, Antwerp 

is full of art and medieval history, so it makes the centrally located Sir 

Plantin Hotel the ideal choice for exploring the city. 


Friday 13th April, Hotel – Sir Plantin Hotel 4 from £249 

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT £75

HOLLAND WITH FLOWERS 

AND FUN AT THE FLORIADE 




• Free time in ‘s-Hertogenbosch plus an included canal cruise 



• Visit to Ostend on the return journey 

THE HOTEL 

The Eden Crown Hotel is situated amidst the city life of Eindhoven. Its central 

location provides the perfect base for exploring this vibrant city. With modern 

décor throughout, guests can relax in style. The intimate restaurant serves a 

good range of meals, along with an extensive buffet menu at breakfast. 


Friday 22nd June, Hotel – Eden Crown Hotel 4 from £349 


VALKENBURG AND THE 

FLORIADE 




• ‘Three-country’ themed menu on one evening, celebrating three separate 

national dishes 

• Hot and cold buffet breakfasts 

• Four-course set dinner with choice of main 

• Live entertainment at hotel one evening (subject to fi nal numbers at hotel) 

• Steam train journey 



• Guided tour of the hidden villages of Limburg 

THE HOTEL 

The picturesque Best Western Walram Hotel is set in an 18th century building 

and has been transformed into a modern gem. Located on the outskirts of 

Valkenburg, the Walram offers something for everyone. Artwork and design 

are in abundance and will not fail to delight, whether relaxing in the bar, 

lounge, wellness suite, garden or simply your own room. 


Monday 10th September, 

Hotel – Best Western, Walram 

5 from £419 


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EXPLORE EUROPE – FLORIADE

30 FLIGHTS AND CRUISES 

WITH BUZZLINES TRAVEL 

CRUISING WITH BUZZLINES TRAVEL 

We are pleased to continue with yet another wonderful selection of exciting 

cruise itineraries for 2012 on the ever popular Marco Polo departing from 

London Tilbury. With a reputation for service, quality, elegance and value 

for money, the Marco Polo offers everything you would expect from such 

a high class vessel, which few of the modern superliners can replicate. All 

this together with the normal high standards you expect when booking 

with Buzzlines Travel, taking the strain out of your travel arrangements and 

making it easy for you to enjoy your cruise holiday. 

MARCO POLO 

With a handsome traditional profi le, beautiful teak decks and distinctive 

dark blue hull, the 800-passenger Marco Polo is a fully stabilised, air 

conditioned classic ocean liner. Exclusively for adults, her wide range 

of public facilities include the impressive Waldorf Restaurant, offering 

traditional two-sitting fi xed time dining or, as an alternative, the more 

informal buffet style Marco’s Restaurant. Enjoy colourful revues from the 

talented show team at the Marco Polo Lounge, savour pre-dinner cocktails 

in the elegant Captain’s Club, pick a quiet spot with wonderful panoramic 

ocean views in the Palm Garden, relax in the stylish Columbus Lounge or 

head to Scott’s Bar for some late night entertainment. On board there are 

eight passenger decks offering 15 different grades of cabin and suites, 

primarily graded according to size and deck position. Even in the most 

economical cabins, the standard features are impressive and all have ensuite 

facilities including a shower, basin, WC and a hairdryer. They also 

all have satellite TV, music channels, telephone and a personal safe as 

standard. Passenger facilities include choice of lounge and dining areas, 

library, shopping arcade, fi tness centre/gymnasium, wellness centre, 

jacuzzis and pool. 

BOOK WITH CONFIDENCE 

All cruise holidays featured in this brochure are fi nancially protected by 

South Quay Travel and Leisure Ltd, the offi cial group operator for Cruise 

and Maritime Voyages. 

Please note: none of our cruise holidays can be booked through our 

agents. They must be booked directly with us. 

CRUISE INFO 

• No minimum numbers are required 

• A wide choice of cabin accommodation is available 

• A wide range of leisure facilities are available 

• Superb programmes of entertainment are provided 

• Delicious selection of cuisine and dining options available 

• First rate service provided by crew 

• Innovative and exciting itineraries created with interesting ports of call 

• Dedicated Buzzlines Travel contact throughout the booking process 

• Home transfers to/from port included in prices 

• Self-drive prices available 

To book, discuss available cruises or receive further information, 

call us on 01303 261870 or visit www.buzzlinestravel.co.uk.

CHOOSE FROM A SELECTION OF 

WORLDWIDE CRUISES 

CRUISE TITLE DEPARTURE DAYS 

DIAMONDS AND CANALS 2nd May 4 

BRITAIN’S MARITIME HERITAGE CRUISE 10th Apr 8 

EMERALD ISLE DISCOVERY 8th Jul 13 

TREASURES OF THE BRITISH ISLES 20th Jul 11 

BALTIC CAPITALS AND ST PETERSBURG 30th Jul 13 

THE AZORES AND MADEIRA 11th Aug 16 

MAJESTIC FJORDLAND 26th Aug 8 

BRITISH ISLES DISCOVERY 2nd Sep 10 

FRENCH LEAVE 11th Sep 10 

AMSTERDAM AND ANTWERP WEEKEND 20th Sep 4 

BALTIC CAPITALS AND ST PETERSBURG 23rd Sep 13 

GREAT EUROPEAN WATERWAYS 5th Oct 6 

MEDITERRANEAN GOLD 10th Oct 15 

AMSTERDAM WEEKENDER 27th Oct 3 

MARCO POLO MYSTERY CRUISE 29th Oct 4 

NORTHERN LIGHTS 28th Feb 2013 15 

Various prices are available dependent upon cabin preference. 

Please call for details and latest offers. 

FLYING WITH BUZZLINES TRAVEL 

If you want to hop on a plane, we have the ideal holiday for you. We know 

many of our coach holiday passengers also enjoy holidays by air and we 

have recognised the need to offer a more varied selection of holidays. You 

will fi nd some exciting and interesting destinations to visit, all of which 

have fi rst class hotel accommodation. We have teamed up with some 

top quality established ATOL registered travel companies to offer you an 

exceptional range of worldwide holidays to complement our existing range 

of coach tours and cruise holidays. A popular choice remains the Channel 

Islands and we have a range of options for you to choose on either Jersey 

or Guernsey. Our European selection often includes destinations such as 

Italy with our Classical Rome trip or alternatively our Rome and Sorrento 

tour. Our worldwide collection often includes tours exploring the wonders 

of Cairo and the Nile, Las Vegas and Toronto and Niagara Falls. Most of 

these holidays also come with the added benefi t of our door to door service 

(Jersey/Guernsey holidays excluded). 

JERSEY & GUERNSEY 

Whether you choose Jersey or Guernsey for your Channel Islands holidays, 

we know you will not be disappointed. Due to ongoing popularity, we 

are again pleased to include our Channel Island holidays. These Air tours 

have the added comfort of Buzzlines Travel taking care of all your travel 

arrangements including transfers to and from the airport. 

DESTINATION DEPARTURE DURATION PRICE 

JERSEY OR GUERNSEY 21st May 7 from £529 

CHOOSE FROM A SELECTION OF 

WORLDWIDE FLIGHTS 

DESTINATION DEPARTURE 

25th June 7 from £559 

17th Sept 7 from £559 

DURA- 

TION 

PRICE 

TORONTO AND NIAGARA FALLS 6th May 7 from £999 

7th Oct 7 from £1049 

CLASSIC ROME 2nd July 5 from £619 

5th Nov 5 from £599 

ROME AND SORRENTO 12th Oct 8 from £999 

19th Oct 8 from £999 

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32 

FESTIVE BREAKS 

THURSFORD CHRISTMAS 

SPECTACULAR 

The Thursford Christmas Spectacular is the biggest and most exciting 

Christmas show of all time in Britain! Call now to register your interest 

for November and December 2012. Dates, hotel details and prices will be 

confi rmed early April when we have received our Thursford Spectacular ticket 

allocation for the 2012 performances. Three day trips are available which 

include travel, show ticket, half board accommodation from £239 per person. 

CORNWALL TURKEY AND TINSEL L NEW 

Enjoy all the fun of the festive season in the popular resort of Newquay with 

its golden beaches and picturesque harbour. Festive programme, menu and two 

excursions included. 

Hotel – 3* Esplanade Hotel, Newquay 


Monday 5th November 5 from £299 

VALKENBURG DUTCH TURKEY AND TINSEL 

Turkey and Tinsel go Continental! Enjoy an early festive tour to Holland. Highly 

recommended, this tour boasts a wonderfully picturesque location, festive 

entertainment, great food and fantastic inclusions. 

Hotel – 3* Best Western Walram 



WELSH HOUSE PARTY DRINKS INCLUSIVE 

Explore the beautiful scenery of Cardigan Bay and the west coast of Wales on our 

included excursions to local places of interest and enjoy daily entertainment and 

activities at the hotel. 

Hotel – 3* Cliff Hotel and Spa 



GREAT YARMOUTH, THURSFORD – TURKEY AND 

TINSEL 

Our extended fi ve-day tour to include a fabulous Turkey and Tinsel package. 

Festive programme, excursions and Thursford Spectacular ticket included. 

Hotel – Burlington Palm Hotel 



STEP INTO CHRISTMAS 

– BATH, BRISTOL AND 

BIRMINGHAM TATTOO AND FRANKFURT CHRISTMAS 

MARKET 

The 24th Birmingham Tattoo returns to Birmingham. Enjoy an unforgettable 

holiday as you join us for this three-hour extravaganza with a top priced ticket 

and excursion to the Frankfurt Christmas Market included. 

Hotel – 4* Holiday Inn, Solihull 


Friday 23rd November 3 from £189 

ST NICHOLAS AS S FA FAYR FAYRE YR Y E AND HAREWOOD HOUSE AT 

CHRISTMAS S NEW 

St Nicholas Fayre is one of the most popular Christmas markets in the UK, with 

thousands of visitors fl ocking to York to enjoy the festivities of this four day event. 

We’ve the added bonus of an included excursion to Harewood House. 

Hotel – The 4* Old Swan Hotel 


Thursday 29th November 5 from £339 

BRUSSELS AND BRUGES CHRISTMAS MARKETS S NEW 

There’s no better place than Belgium for a traditional Christmas Market. 

Numerous markets will be available in Brussels including Place St Catherine and 

don’t miss out on The Grand Place decorated in festive lights for the occasion. 

Hotel – The 4* Tohn Hotel Bristol Stephanie 


Friday 30th November 3 from £189 

TORQUAY AND TINSEL ALL INCLUSIVE BREAK K NEW 

An excellent value festive treat that includes a free bar and entertainment each 

evening. Turkey and Tinsel? Or is that Torquay and Tinsel! Festive programme, 

free bar and two excursions included. 

Hotel – 3* Hotel Gleneagles 

All these trips are available to book now! 

CHELTENHAM 

Enjoy the festive ambiance of three historic cities and shop at the fantastic 

Christmas markets they will be hosting. Free time in Bristol and excursions to 

Cheltenham and Bath will be included. 

Hotel – 4* Ramada Bristol City Hotel 


Friday 23rd November 4 from £249 


Monday 3rd December 5 from £329

VALKENBURG AND THREE COUNTRIES CHRISTMAS 

MARKETS 

Experience one of the most popular Christmas markets in Europe. Valkenburg is 

a delightful little Dutch hill town built around a romantic ruined castle and sits at 

the crossroads of Europe between Germany and Belgium. 

Hotel – Riche Hotel 


Friday 7th December 4 from £289 

COLOGNE CHRISTMAS MARKETS 

Advent magic spreads throughout Cologne’s Old Town when its idyllic Christmas 

markets open their brightly illuminated gates. Spend all your time exploring 

Cologne or join our excursion to Bonn Christmas Market. 

Hotel – 4* Radisson Blu Hotel 


Saturday 15th December 4 from £259 

CHRISTMAS IN MONSCHAU 

Get away from it all this Christmas to the delightful region of Eiffel in the town of 

Monschau, famous for its decorated buildings, ruined fortress and riverside walks. 

Hotel – Carat Hotel 


Sunday 23rd December 5 from £449 

CHRISTMAS IN CHESTER 

What better place at Christmas than the beautiful, historic city of Chester. Staying 

in the heart of the city you will be able to enjoy everything from the famous 

Rows to its magnifi cent cathedral while indulging in the festive programme at 

our hotel. 

Hotel – 4* Best Western Queens Hotel 


Sunday 23rd December 5 from £499 

MYSTERY CHRISTMAS TOUR 

Back again by popular demand, we are delighted to offer a fabulous 4* Christmas 

mystery tour. You can be assured of a warm welcome and good company with a 

full Christmas programme included. 

Hotel – it’s a mystery 


Monday 24th December 4 from £399 

CHRISTMAS IN CONSTABLE COUNTRY 

Nestled amid the delightful Essex countryside this wonderful 4 star hotel 

combines a festive atmosphere with a wide range of leisure facilities. We will 

include a tour of the beautiful Constable Country on this fabulous break. 

Hotel – The 4* Crowne Plaza Colchester-Five Lakes Hotel 


24th December 4 from £399 

NEW YEAR IN THE PEAK DISTRICT 

This magnifi cent hotel successfully combines Victorian features with contemporary 

decor. Its conveniently located on the edge of the Peak and is within walking 

distance of Derby town centre. A perfect base for this New Year break. 

Hotel – 4*Derby Hotel 


Sunday 30th December 4 from £349 

COMING UP IN 2013 

All available to book 

BUZZLINES TRAVEL REUNION TOUR WINCHESTER 

After the huge success of our fi rst ever Buzzlines Travel Reunion Tour held in 

Worthing, we are delighted to offer another for 2013! Join fellow travellers 

and Buzzlines Travel staff for a fun packed weekend in Winchester. 


Friday 25th January 3 from £159 

WEYMOUTH WINTER WARMER 


Monday 28th January 5 from £229 

TORQUAY WINTER WARMER WITH FREE BAR 


Monday 4th February 5 from £259 

BOURNEMOUTH WINTER WARMER 


Monday 18th February 5 from £TBC 

SPECTACULAR SPAIN ALL INCLUSIVE 


Sunday 24th February 8 from £449 

SOUTHPORT WINTER WARMER WITH FREE BAR 


Monday 4th March 5 from £299 

NEWQUAY, CORNWALL FREE BAR BREAK 


Monday 25th March 5 from £399 

MYSTERY EASTER TOUR 


Friday 29th March 4 from £239 

TORQUAY 


Monday 29th April 5 from £TBC 

BAVARIA AND AUSTRIA 



GARDENS AND COAST OF NORMANDY WITH THE 

BAYEUX TAPESTRY 


Monday 17th June 5 from £419 

PAIGNTON 


Sunday 29th September 6 from £TBC 

For full details please visit our website or give us a call! 

33 

COMING UP IN 2013

34 

TERMS & CONDITIONS 

TERMS & CONDITIONS 

Our Trading Charter with you Coach Holiday Peace of Mind. Member of 

Bonded Coach Holidays. This Trading Charter covers all holidays arranged 

by Buzzlines Travel Ltd, registered offi ce Lympne Distribution Park, Near 

Hythe, Kent CT21 4LR. 

Why should I read this page? 

Because it is very important. Our Trading Charter forms a key part of our 

agreement with you and forms the basis of a legally binding contract 

between you as the lead name making the booking, anyone else in 

your party and us. When you make this booking as the lead name you 

undertake that you have the authority to accept, and do accept, on 

behalf of your party the terms of these booking conditions. This contract 

is made subject to the terms of these booking conditions, which are 

governed by English Law, and the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the 

English Courts. If your holiday involves any travel by air or cruise, your 

contract will be with the ATOL licence holder named on the individual 

brochure page. The contract terms and fi nancial guarantees set out in 

this document will not apply to any holiday involving any type of fl ight 

or cruise, Eurostar and/or Disneyland Paris bookings. Instead, you will be 

supplied with the full booking conditions of the ATOL holder arranging 

your holiday or the relevant supplier. A copy of these conditions can be 

requested or viewed at our offi ces prior to booking your holiday. 

How and when do I make this contract with you? 

We welcome you making contact with us in a number of ways. You can 

write to us, phone us or visit us in person, use a nominated travel agent, 

e-mail or visit our website. Whichever way you contact us the contract 

is made when your booking is entered on to our reservation system and 

we issue a confi rmation of booking. We will send you or the agent the 

confi rmation of your booking within 5 working days. Please check this 

confi rmation very carefully to ensure all the information is correct and tell 

us, or your agent, immediately of any errors or omissions found. 

How is my holiday money protected? 

We subscribe to the Code of Conduct of the Bonded Coach Holidays 

Group (BCHG) of the Confederation of Passenger Transport UK. BCHG 

requires a bond to be taken out to provide protection for your holiday 

money in the unlikely event that a Member cannot, for fi nancial reasons, 

carry out their obligations to their passengers. 

BCHG Consumer Guarantee 

The Bonded Coach Holiday Group guarantees to bona fi de customers 

that in the event of failure of a bona fi de Member, it will: 

(1) wherever possible, arrange for a holiday or tour to be completed. 

(2) where failure occurs after a holiday has begun, arrange for customers 

to be returned by an appropriate means of transport to their UK area 

of departure. 

(3) if the holiday or tour cannot be completed as planned, the 

reimbursement of payments made by the customer to the BCHG 

Member, other than payments made by credit card. 

When do I need to pay for my holiday and how much? 

At the time of booking you will need to pay a deposit of £50.00 for each 

person named on the booking plus the insurance premium if taken. The 

balance must be paid at least eight weeks before the holiday departure 

date. If you book within eight weeks of the departure date you will need 

to pay the total holiday cost at the time of your booking. If you do not 

pay the outstanding balance for your holiday on or before the date when 

it is due, we may cancel your booking and you will be required to pay 

the cancellation charges as detailed in section “Scale of Cancellation 

Charges”. The date of cancellation will normally be the date you confi rm 

in writing that you intend to cancel or 15 days after the balance due 

date, whichever comes fi rst. 

Where optional items are purchased as part of the tour package these 

are payable on the balance due date except where items, such as theatre 

tickets, have been specifi cally purchased for you. In this case the cost will 

be payable at a separate date notifi ed to you and will not normally be 

refundable unless we obtain a refund from the supplier we use. 

If I use an agent who does my money belong to? 

Your agent will hold your deposit on your behalf until we issue a 

confi rmation of your booking. The agent then holds this money on our 

behalf. The agent holds the balance you pay on our behalf until the date 

the balance is due. The agent will then forward to us. 

Can you change the price of my holiday after you have issued 

the booking confi rmation? 

Yes we can, but only in very limited circumstances. The price of your 

holiday can be varied due to changes in:- 

• Transportation costs including fuel and/or fuel tax, ferry operator fares 

and tolls, embarkation or disembarkation fees at terminals 

• Exchange rates applied to the particular holiday booked 

• Dues and taxes including changes in VAT or any other Government 

imposed changes. 

In the case of any small variation, an amount equivalent to 2% of the 

price of your holiday, which excludes insurance premiums and any 

amendment charges, will be absorbed or retained. For larger variations, 

this 2% will still be absorbed for increases, but not retained from refunds. 

If this means that you have to pay an increase of more than 10% of the 

price of your holiday, you may cancel it and receive a full refund of all 

monies paid, except for any amendment charges. We will consider an 

appropriate refund of insurance premiums paid if you can show that you 

are unable to transfer or reuse your policy. Should you decide to cancel 

for this reason, you must exercise your right to do so within 14 days from 

the issue date printed on your fi nal invoice. Alternatively, you can accept 

an offer of an alternative comparable holiday of equivalent or superior 

quality, if available, or an alternative holiday of lower quality, if available. 

You may then transfer payment made in respect of the original holiday to 

the alternative holiday. If the cost of the alternative holiday is less than 

the original holiday, the difference in price will be refunded. We will also 

pay compensation as set out in section ”Scale of Compensation". Please 

note that travel arrangements are not always purchased in local currency 

and some apparent changes have no impact on the price of your holiday 

due to contractual and other protection we have in place. 

Can I change my holiday arrangements? 

After we have issued our booking confi rmation we will do our best 

to accommodate any changes you may want to make but we cannot 

guarantee to do so. Any changes must be notifi ed to us in writing and 

signed by the person who signed the booking form. If we are able to 

make the changes an amendment fee of £10.00 will be payable plus any 

additional charge for the facilities requested. Any signifi cant alteration 

after the balance due date will be treated as a cancellation of the 

original booking and will be subject to the cancellation charges detailed 

below. A signifi cant alteration would include a change of departure date, 

holiday or hotel, or number of people travelling. 

Can I transfer my booking to someone else? 

You can transfer your booking to someone else provided you give us 

reasonable notice. This person must be able to satisfy all the conditions 

for the holiday and a change cannot normally be made later than seven 

days for prior to departure. We will make an administration charge of 

£10.00 per person for every transfer we make plus any reasonable 

additional costs caused by the transfer. You will remain responsible for 

ensuring that the holiday is paid for by the balance due date. Travel 

Insurance is not transferable. 

How can I cancel my holiday? 

You, or any member of your party, may cancel at any time provided 

that the cancellation is made by the person who made the original 

booking is communicated to us in writing via the offi ce at which you 

made your original booking. You will have to pay cancellation charges 

set out in the scale below to cover our estimated loss resulting from the 

cancellation. If you are insured against cancellation you may be able to 

recover the charges from your insurers. Your cancellation will take effect 

from the date upon which we receive your written confi rmation of your 

cancellation. You must also return any tickets or vouchers that you have 

received. A reduction in room occupancy may increase the charges for 

the remaining passengers by the application of supplements for low 

occupancy of rooms. Where tickets have been prepaid by the company, 

your confi rmation will state the additional charges to be incurred if you 

should cancel from the tour. 

Scale of Cancellation Charges 

Period before departure within Amount of cancellation charge as 

which cancellation is received % of holiday price 

More than 56 days Deposit only 

43-56 days 30% or deposit, if greater 

29-42 days 50% or deposit, if greater 

15-28 days 70% 

8-14 days 90% 

0-7 days (including voluntary 

termination whilst on holiday) 

Total holiday cost 

What happens if you change my holiday? 

The arrangements for your holiday will usually have been made many 

months in advance. Sometimes changes are unavoidable and we reserve 

the right to make them. Most of these changes are likely to be minor 

and we will do our best to keep you informed. We will tell you before 

your booking is confi rmed if there have been any changes since the 

brochure/website was published. If, after booking and before departure, 

we make a signifi cant change to your holiday you will have the option 

of withdrawing from the holiday without penalty or, alternatively, you 

may transfer to another holiday without paying an administration fee. 

In either case we will pay you compensation according to the scale set 

out below. 

A signifi cant change includes a change in departure date, departure 

time or return time of more than 12 hours, a change of departure point, 

location of resort or quality of hotel, (excluding single overnight hotels on 

touring holidays where the quality of the hotel is comparable). On all our 

holidays to the continent we reserve the right to use either a ferry or the 

Channel Tunnel for the short crossing between England and France. 

If you withdraw from the holiday because we have made a signifi cant 

change or if we have to cancel your holiday for any reason other than 

non-payment by you we will offer you the choice of: 

• A comparable replacement holiday if available; or 

• A replacement holiday of lower quality together with a refund of the 

price difference; or 

• A full refund of the money you have paid 

When we have notifi ed you of the changes and options available, you 

must tell us your decision as soon as possible and within any timescale 

we may need to set bearing in mind the need to safeguard the holiday 

arrangements of other customers. 

Scale of Compensation 

We will pay you compensation for signifi cant changes on the following scale: 

Period before departure in which signifi cant 

change is notifi ed to you or your agent 

More than 56 days Nil 

29-56 days £10 

15-28 days £10 

8-14 days £15 

0-7 days £20 

Amount per person 

If, prior to departure, we make a signifi cant change to your holiday 

arrangements or cancel your holiday we will pay you compensation on 

the above scale unless:- 

• The holiday is cancelled because the number of persons who agreed 

to take it is less than the minimum number required, and you were 

informed of the cancellation. 

or 

• The holiday is changed or cancelled by reason of unusual and 

unforeseeable circumstances beyond our control, the consequences 

of which could not have been avoided even if all due care had been 

exercised. These circumstances include but are not limited to war or 

threat of war, riot, civil strife, terrorist activity, industrial disputes, fi re, 

quarantine, epidemic or health risks, natural or nuclear disasters, port 

and terminal closures and adverse weather conditions. 

Payment of compensation according to the scale set out above will not 

affect your statutory right to claim further compensation if, in all the 

circumstances, you remain dissatisfi ed. 

If, after departure, we need to make a change to a signifi cant proportion 

of your holiday we will do our best to make suitable alternative arrangements 

at no extra cost to you. If it proves impossible to make suitable alternative 

arrangements, or if you have reasonable grounds for refusing the alternative 

offered, we will arrange transport back to your point of departure, or to an 

alternative location that we agree to. Unless the change is as a result of 

unusual and unforeseeable circumstances beyond our control (as described 

above), you will also be entitled to compensation. 

What is the extent of your liability? 

We accept responsibility if you or any member of your party is killed or 

injured as a result of an activity forming part of your holiday arrangements 

which you booked with us before your departure; or if any part of your 

holiday arrangements, booked with us in the UK, is not as described 

in the brochure or not of a reasonable standard; if the failure in your 

holiday arrangements or any death or personal injury is due to any fault 

on our part or that of our agents or suppliers whilst acting in the course 

of their employment. We do not accept responsibility if the failure, death 

or personal injury is not caused by any fault of ours or of our agents or 

suppliers or is caused by you or someone not connected with your holiday 

arrangements; or if the failure, death or personal injury is due to unusual or 

unforeseen circumstances which, even with all due care, we, or our agents 

or suppliers, could not have anticipated or avoided. 

Where you, or any member of your party, participate in sports or any other 

activity which involves an element of risk whilst on holiday, and this has 

been arranged completely independently of Buzzlines Travel Limited, it 

should be understood that participation is at the individual’s own risk and 

it is their own responsibility to obtain the relevant insurance. For claims 

which do not involve personal injury, illness or death, our liability to each 

claimant is limited to the total cost of the holiday per person affected (not 

including insurance premiums and amendment charges). We will only have 

to pay this maximum amount if everything has gone wrong and you have 

received no benefi t from your holiday. 

If you or any member of your party is killed, injured or becomes ill as 

a result of transport by ship, train or coach, any liability which we may 

have to pay compensation is limited in line with the Athens Convention 

(applies to transport by ship), the Berne Convention (applies to transport 

by rail) and the Geneva Convention (applies to transport by road). You 

can get copies of the relevant conventions from us if you ask. You should 

also note that these conventions may limit or remove the carrier's liability 

to you and the amount which the carrier has to pay you. 

If we make any payment to you or any member of your party for death, 

personal injury or illness, you will be asked to assign to us or our insurers 

the rights you may have to take action against the person or organisation 

responsible for causing the death, personal injury or illness. 

Our suppliers (such as accommodation or transport providers) have their 

own booking conditions or conditions of carriage, and these conditions 

are binding between you and the supplier. Some of these conditions 

may limit or remove the relevant transport provider's or other supplier's 

liability to you. You can get copies of such conditions from our offi ces, or 

the offi ces of the relevant supplier. 

Force majeure 

Except where otherwise expressly stated in these booking conditions, we 

regret that we cannot accept liability or pay any compensation where 

the performance or prompt performance of our contractual obligations 

is prevented or affected by, or you otherwise suffer any damage or loss 

as a result of, “force majeure”. In these booking conditions, “force 

majeure” means any event which we or the supplier of the service(s) 

in question could not, even with all due care, foresee or avoid. Such 

events may include (whether actual or threatened), but are not limited 

to, unavoidable technical problems with transport, war, riot, civil 

strife, terrorist activity, industrial dispute, natural or nuclear disaster, 

adverse weather conditions, epidemic or fi re and all similar events or 

circumstances outside our control. 

What do I need to do if I have to complain? 

The driver/courier or representative on your holiday is there to deal with 

any queries or problems that you may encounter. If you have a complaint 

during your holiday you MUST inform our driver/courier or representative 

(or, failing that, the supplier of the service) at the earliest opportunity so 

that they can do their utmost to resolve the problem immediately. Likewise, 

if you encounter any problems within the hotel, you MUST inform the hotel 

staff to allow them to rectify the matter. In most cases these diffi culties can 

be rectifi ed on the spot and it is never possible to reverse hotel problems 

(i.e. room or food) after you have returned from your holiday. Consequently, 

any such complaint cannot be investigated if no prior notice is made to our 

driver/courier and no claims will be entertained under these circumstances. 

If they are unable to resolve the problem to your satisfaction you should 

complete a Holiday Report Form which is available from the driver/ 

representative. If you remain dissatisfi ed you should write to the Customer 

Services Manager, Buzzlines Travel, Lympne Distribution Park, Near Hythe, 

Kent CT21 4LR within 21 days of the completion of your holiday. In your 

letter you will need to quote your booking reference number, holiday 

destination and departure date and the number of the Holiday Report Form 

which you completed at the time. 

If you do not tell us at the earliest opportunity about a problem giving 

rise to your complaint we cannot take steps to investigate and rectify it. 

In deciding how to respond to your complaint we will take into account 

the date you fi rst drew the problem to the attention of our driver/ 

representative or supplier. Please note that comments written on our 

questionnaire forms are not classed as formal complaints. 

What happens to complaints? 

All complaints are thoroughly investigated and customers are kept 

informed at each stage of the investigation. Sometimes the investigations 

can take time awaiting a response from our suppliers. We can normally 

agree an amicable settlement of the few complaints we receive. 

If I do not agree with your decision can I request arbitration? 

Yes you can. If we cannot resolve your complaint amicably you may 

request that the dispute is referred to an independent arbitration scheme 

established by the Confederation of Passenger Transport UK (CPT). Full 

details of this scheme will be provided on request or you can obtain a 

copy from CPT. This arbitration scheme provides a simple and inexpensive 

method of arbitration on documents alone with restricted liability on the 

customer in respect of costs. This scheme does not apply to claims for an 

amount greater than £1500 per person. There is also a limit of £7500 

per booking. Normally there is a time limit of 9 months from the date 

of return from your holiday within which to request arbitration but in 

exceptional circumstances the scheme can be used beyond this date. This 

scheme does not apply to claims that arise mainly in respect of physical 

injury or illness or the consequences of any illness or injury.

Coach Allocation 

Due to operational reasons (breakdown, availability etc) and on other 

rare occasions, the coach specifi cation may differ from that specifi ed 

in our brochures, particularly in the event of low numbers. Buzzlines 

Travel reserve the right to substitute another vehicle and this could 

include the use of smaller vehicles and/or the use of vehicles supplied by 

other operators. We will endeavour to inform clients beforehand where 

possible. Passengers may be carried in feeder vehicles to meet the main 

excursion vehicle. The feeder vehicle may be a coach, minibus or taxi. 

Coach Seating 

Seats booked online are not allocated a specifi c number at the time of 

booking. There is a seating plan of the coach for each holiday, but it is 

possible that, on occasions, operational reasons will require a coach with a 

different confi guration to be used. We therefore reserve the right to alter a 

coach-seating plan and allocate seats other than those you have booked. 

Requests for particular seats can be made on most holidays when booking 

but, because allocations are made on a fi rst come, fi rst served basis, you 

are recommended to book early. When your booking is confi rmed you 

will be offered the best seats that are available at that time. If you know 

someone who may want to book later but sit near you please discuss 

this with the booking clerk at the time you make your booking. Specifi c 

seats will not be allocated on coaches which operate on feeder services 

between joining points and main holiday departure points. Unless you have 

requested specifi c seats, we reserve the right to alter a seating plan to 

allow for members of the same party to be seated together on the coach. A 

premium may be payable for certain coach seats. 

Health and Safety on holiday 

In some foreign countries, standards of infrastructure, safety and hygiene 

may be lower than those to which we are accustomed in the UK. You 

should therefore exercise greater care for your own protection. Further 

information can be obtained from your GP who can provide you with 

the leafl et "Health Advice for Travellers" published by the Department 

of Health. Some people may be at risk from discomfort or deep vein 

thrombosis (DVT) if they remain immobile on a journey for a long period 

of time. If you are 

planning to undertake a bus or coach journey of more than 3 hours 

you should consult your doctor if you have ever had DVT or pulmonary 

embolism, a family history of clotting conditions, cancer or treatment 

for cancer, a stroke, heart or lung disease or if you have had major 

surgery in the past 3 months. We reserve the right to refuse any booking 

in the absence of a doctor's certifi cate confi rming that you are fi t to 

travel. During the journey we will provide comfort stops as frequently as 

possible. During these stops you are encouraged to get off the coach and 

walk around. Exercise reduces any discomfort which may be caused by 

periods of immobility. During any journey you should drink alcohol only 

in moderation as it leads to dehydration. 

Passenger Behaviour 

We want all our customers to have a happy and carefree holiday. But you 

must remember that you are responsible for your behaviour and the effect 

it may have on others. If you or any member of your party is abusive or 

disruptive or behaves in a way which, in our reasonable opinion, could 

cause damage or injury to others or affect their enjoyment of their holiday, 

or which could damage property, we have the right, after reasonable 

consideration, to terminate your contract with us. If this happens we 

will have no further obligations or liability to you. The coach driver/ 

representative, ship's captain, or authorised offi cial of other means of 

transport is entitled to refuse you boarding if, in their reasonable opinion, 

you are unacceptably under the infl uence of drink or drugs or you are being 

violent or disruptive. If you are refused boarding on the outward journey 

we will regard it as a cancellation by you and we will apply cancellation 

charges according to the scale in section “Scale of Cancellation Charges”. 

If the refusal is on the return journey we have the right to terminate the 

contract and will have no further obligations or liability to you. 

No smoking, pets and other matters 

We operate a strict no smoking policy on all our coaches. We make 

frequent comfort stops. In addition, for the comfort and enjoyment of other 

passengers, you may not: a) Bring a pet, livestock or any other animal 

(except registered assistance dogs by arrangement on UK tours only), b) 

Play a radio, cassette or CD player on the coach, c) bring alcohol onto the 

coach for the purpose of consumption on it. We would also ask you to 

consider other passengers and restrict the use of mobile phones on the 

coach to an absolute minimum. N.B; you are responsible for ensuring that 

you are at the correct pick up point, on time, throughout the holiday. 

Pick up point, itineraries, travel documents and passport 

You are responsible for ensuring that you are at the correct departure 

point, at the correct time, with the correct documents and we cannot be 

held liable for any loss or expense suffered by you or your party because 

of an incorrect passport or late arrival at the departure point. 

If you are a British citizen travelling outside the United Kingdom you 

must have a full UK passport valid for a minimum of three months after 

your scheduled date of return. Non-UK citizens must seek passport and 

visa advice from the consulates of the countries they plan to visit prior 

to making a booking for one of our holidays. The name on the passport 

must match the name on the ticket. If someone in your party changes 

name after the booking is made, you must tell us immediately so that we 

can issue the ticket in the new name. 

We will send you fi nal holiday details and luggage labels on full payment 

of your holiday. Certain travel documents may have to be retained by us 

and your driver/courier will then issue them to you at the relevant time. If 

you lose a travel document after it has been issued to you we will require 

you to meet the direct cost charged by the carrier/supplier for the issue of 

a duplicate or replacement. 

Buzzlines Travel Ltd reserve the right to modify itineraries to conform to 

requests from the competent authorities in the United Kingdom and any 

other sovereign state through which the tour will operate. 

Included excursions are detailed on the relevant brochure page and 

refunds will not be made for any excursion not taken. Minor changes 

to the brochure itinerary and the fi nal itinerary will not entitle you to 

compensation. Unless otherwise stated on the relevant brochure page, 

excursions do not include guided tours or admission charges to places 

of interest. Optional excursions may be booked and paid for in resort 

but these will not form part of the package booked with us. In addition 

to this, on some of our coach holidays, you will be offered a selection of 

optional excursions which can be bought through your driver. You are 

under no obligation to take these optional excursions, but we accept 

responsibility for them if you do. Customers choosing not to take an 

optional excursion will normally have time at leisure either in resort or 

at the starting point of the optional excursion. Optional excursions may 

not operate when demand is insuffi cient. Refunds will not be given once 

payment has been made to the driver. 

Every effort is made in the planning to ensure that dates are correct for 

carnivals, displays, events etc. On rare occasions these could be altered or 

cancelled due to reasons beyond our control. 

What happens if I am delayed? 

Your travel insurance may cover you for some delays. In addition where you 

are delayed for more than six hours in any one day we will seek to minimise 

any discomfort and where possible, arrange for refreshments and meals. 

Do I need to take out travel insurance? 

We strongly advise all our customers to take out travel insurance to cover 

medical and repatriation costs, personal injury, loss of baggage and 

cancellation charges. You do not need to take out our travel insurance 

but you should have insurance, which is at least as good as or better 

than the insurance we offer. If you do not have adequate insurance and 

require our assistance whilst on holiday, we reserve the right to reclaim 

from you any medical repatriation or other expenses, which we may incur 

on your behalf, which would otherwise have been met by insurers. 

What assistance will you give me if things go wrong when it is 

not your fault? 

If you, or any member of your party, suffer death, illness or injury whilst 

overseas arising out of an activity which does not form part of your 

package travel arrangements or an excursion arranged through us in the 

UK, we shall, at our discretion, offer advice, guidance and assistance. 

Where legal action is contemplated and you want our assistance, you 

must obtain our written consent prior to commencement of proceedings. 

Our consent will be given subject to you undertaking to assign any costs, 

benefi ts received under any relevant insurance policy to ourselves. We 

limit the cost of our assistance to you and other members of your party 

to £5000 per party. 

Special needs 

Unfortunately, many hotels overseas do not provide adequate facilities 

for guests with mobility problems or who suffer from other disabilities. 

We will accept lightweight wheelchairs for travel, subject to them being 

able to be folded and stowed away in the luggage hold of the coach. We 

regret we are unable to accept wheelchairs which are more than 20 Kg 

in weight. This means we cannot carry battery powered wheelchairs or 

scooters that need to be taken apart for storage. We MUST be advised 

at the time of booking that a folding wheelchair is being taken on the 

trip, as we have also to consider the luggage capacity of the coach. 

Our drivers and Escorts will be happy to provide general assistance to 

passengers but will not be expected to:- 

• Provide assistance that extends to the bodily lifting and carrying of any 

customers on and off the coach. 

• Undertake any action that may put their health, safety, welfare or the 

legal requirements for a break in duty at risk. 

• Act as carers for customers at departure, during the journey or on 

arrival at destination 

But whether you are planning a holiday overseas or in the UK, please 

notify us before you book if you or any member of your party has 

special needs or suffers from any disability. We are keen to plan 

arrangements for your holiday so that special needs and requests can be 

accommodated as far as possible. If you will need assistance or special 

facilities in the hotel, or may have diffi culties in taking part in excursions 

or boarding and travelling on the coach or other means of transport you 

must let us know in advance. Not all the holidays in this brochure may be 

suitable for you. We want you to enjoy your holiday and will try to help 

you select an appropriate trip. If you need advice or further information 

either you or your booking agent should contact us. 

Special requests 

If you require a special diet please tell us before booking, or as soon as 

you are medically advised, and send us a copy of the diet. We will notify 

the hotel or hotels on your holiday but please note that some hotels may 

not have facilities to cope with special diets and we cannot be held liable 

for their failure to do so unless the hotel has confi rmed in writing that a 

special diet will be catered for. Where we think that a hotel is likely to be 

unable to cope with a special diet, we will tell you prior to your booking 

confi rmation being issued so that you can exercise your right to cancel 

your holiday booking without charge. Any extra costs incurred must be 

paid to the hotel by you prior to departure from the hotel. 

You should also detail any other requests, for example, low fl oor rooms, 

particular rooms or locations in writing to us or complete one of our booking 

forms. We will pass your request to the relevant supplier but this does not 

necessarily mean that your request will be fulfi lled. If a request can be 

fulfi lled you may incur an extra charge payable either to us or direct to the 

hotel. Please note that requests cannot be guaranteed unless we confi rm on 

your booking confi rmation that this is a guaranteed requirement. 

Hotel Accommodation 

We use hotels of many different sizes and styles – from four star luxury 

to family run, homely establishments. We take great care to ensure 

that your accommodation will be of an acceptable standard but please 

remember that extra amenities will vary according to the location, size 

and type of hotel. 

Hotel Grading 

Hotel grading and classifi cation systems vary widely throughout the UK 

and Europe. They may be used as a general guide but do not provide a 

consistent of comparing accommodation standards from one country to 

another. Some very good hotels do not even have a rating. This simply 

means that the hotel is not a member of a particular grading body. It 

does not mean that the hotel is of a lower standard. 

Room Type 

When booking a double room you should specify whether you prefer 

a double bed or twin beds, otherwise we shall assume that either is 

acceptable. Many hotels in Europe have a majority of twin bedded rooms 

and double rooms cannot always be provided. Please not that in some 

European hotels a twin bedded room may have a single king-size base 

with two mattresses, each with its own bed linen. 

Single Rooms 

Single rooms are always in short supply so early booking is advisable. 

There is usually a supplementary charge (as shown in the brochure/ 

website) but this does not imply that the room allocated will be anything 

other than a single room. Although some tours featured have no single 

supplement, spaces are limited and therefore sell quickly. However, 

additional single rooms may be requested but will be subject to 

availability and a charge made by the hotel. 

Additional Facilities 

Most hotel rooms have EITHER a bath OR shower plus WC. Where you 

specify a preference we will make every effort to accommodate your 

request. However, we cannot guarantee that your preference will be met 

(baths in particular are in short supply). Occasionally, in older hotels, a 

wash basin may be located in the bedroom rather than the bathroom. 

Please note that, in continental Europe, it is not normally the custom to 

have tea or coffee facilities in bedrooms. 

Hotel Amenities 

Please remember that some amenities (e.g. hotel lifts, swimming pools etc) 

require servicing and cleaning and may not therefore be available at all times. 

Some services may be affected by weather conditions and their availability 

is entirely at the discretion of the provider of the service. Entertainment 

(particularly live entertainment) provided by hotels is frequently subject to 

demand and its nature and/or frequency may be varied if there is a lack of 

demand or insuffi cient numbers staying in the hotel. 

Luggage 

Your suitcase should weigh no more than 18 kilograms (or 39 pounds) 

and should be no bigger than a medium size. Should you choose to 

utilise one suitcase between two persons, then the maximum weight 

again should be no more than 18 kilograms. Health & Safety regulations 

may prevent suitcases weighing in excess of this from being lifted on 

to the coach. A small hold-all may also be taken on board the coach. 

Please affi x a luggage label to assist us with your luggage transfers. On 

overnight stops, 

ALL luggage must be removed from the coach for security reasons. On 

these types of holidays, you may wish to bring a suitable overnight bag in 

addition to your main luggage. We reserve the right to refuse articles of 

an objectionable or dangerous nature. Fragile items will only be carried 

if they are of reasonable size and should be securely packed. We will not 

be responsible for loss or damage of such items. 

Lost Property 

Luggage and personal belongings are carried at the owner's risk and we 

shall not be responsible for any property or equipment left on the coach 

whether the coach is unattended or the coach driver is present. Any item of 

lost property will be held for a period of 1 month following the date of the 

tour in accordance with the minimum regulation laid down by the Road 

Traffi c Act 1960 & the Public Services Vehicles (Lost Property) Regulations 

1995. There will be a minimum charge of £2.00 on collection from our 

offi ces. Postage & Packaging will be charged extra. 

Personal Goods Purchased in the E.U 

Passengers must only purchase goods for their personal consumption or 

gifts. The amount passengers can carry will be restricted in accordance with 

the terms set out under “Luggage” above. Buzzlines Travel Ltd reserves the 

right to continue its onward journey without any passengers detained by 

Customs for non-compliance with the above regulations. Terms as set out 

under “Passenger Behaviour” will then apply. 

Data Protection Act 

In order to process your booking and to ensure that your travel 

arrangements run smoothly and meet your requirements we, and your 

travel agent, need to use the information you provide such as name, 

address, any special needs/dietary requirements etc. We take full 

responsibility for ensuring that proper measures are in place to protect your 

information. We must pass the information on to the relevant suppliers 

of your travel arrangements such as hotels, transport companies etc. The 

information may also be supplied to security or credit checking companies, 

public authorities such as customs/immigration if required by them, or as 

required by law. Additionally, where your holiday is outside the European 

Economic Area (EEA), controls on data protection in your destination may 

not be as strong as the legal requirements in this country. However, we 

will not pass information on to any person not responsible for part of your 

travel arrangements. This applies to any sensitive information that you give 

to us such as details of any disabilities or dietary/religious requirements. If 

we cannot pass this information to the relevant suppliers, whether in the 

EEA or not, we cannot provide your booking. In making this booking, you 

consent to this information being passed on to the relevant persons. Please 

note that where information is held by your travel agent, this is subject to 

your agent's own data protection policy. Your data controller is Buzzlines 

Travel Ltd. You are entitled to a copy of your information held by us. If you 

would like to see this, please contact us. We retain your full contact details 

and other information in secure fi les and electronic storage facilities. We 

may use this information to contact you by mail, telephone or electronic 

means. We will provide you with details of other goods and services 

including those of selected third parties. If you do not wish to receive 

the further information about products and services please write to the 

Customer Services Manager. 

Travel Delays 

There are occasions when our coaches are delayed due to events beyond 

the reasonable control of the Company including but not limited to 

breakdown, weather conditions, traffi c congestion, ferry/tunnel or fl ight 

delays etc. We cannot accept liability for these delays, howsoever caused. 

The Company will operate in all weather conditions. In the event of 

serious weather conditions, for example heavy snowfall, no refunds can 

be given for cancellations. However, in these circumstances, each claim 

will be assessed on an individual basis. 

Mechanical Failures 

Whilst we go to great efforts to ensure that everything functions correctly 

to ensure a smooth and enjoyable holiday, there are occasions when 

mechanical items can fail. In the event of any such failure Buzzlines 

Travel Ltd will attempt to minimise any inconvenience but we cannot be 

fi nancially liable should such occur. 

Website Calculations 

We take great care to ensure that the prices calculated on our website are 

correct and correspond to the prices shown in our published brochures. 

However, if an error occurs, we reserve the right to correct it before 

completing your transaction. If such an error does occur, we will not debit 

your card with any extra payment until we have contacted you to correct it. 

Day Trips 

Separate Terms & Conditions apply on our Day Trip bookings. 

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UK AND EUROPEAN HOLIDAYS 

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Lympne Distribution Park 

Lympne, Near Hythe, Kent CT21 4LR 

Call us on: 01303 261870 

Email: info@buzzlinestravel.co.uk 

Book online: www.buzzlinestravel.co.uk 

OPENING HOURS 

Monday – Friday 09:00 – 17:30 

Saturday 09:00 – 12:30 

We also have a number of local Travel Agents throughout 

Kent. For your nearest agent, please call us for details. 

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