alfa travel 2010 (north west)

Exceeding your expectations with quality, value for money coach holidays!

Departures from the NORTH WEST

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Exceeding yourexpectations with quality,

value for moneycoach holidays!

WE HAD A GREAT HOLIDAY!Most of our clients return year after year – and many of them several times in the same year! Here are just a few comments from letters we received in 2009:

“Thank you to all the staff for making ourstay with you a lovely holiday toremember”– BH, Congleton

“Thank you to management andattentive staff for our enjoyable stay -10 out of 10 to staff.”– DP, Maidenhead

“I am writing to thank you for the helpyou gave me and my sister and niecewhen I was taken ill. Everyone was sokind and I must say a special thank youto the receptionist.”– CH, Cambridge

“Thank you to all the staff for lookingafter us so well.”– VF, Farnworth

“Many thanks for a lovely holiday hotel,food and service was excellent.”– TB, Abergele

“Ten out of ten - the best holiday wehave had. Manager and staff couldn’tdo enough for us, entertainment firstclass and holiday so relaxing.”– MS, Preston

“Excellent value for money - asalways!!”– EF, Basingstoke

“This was my second visit to this hotel -very good value for money plus staffvery friendly and helpful.”– JB, Hampshire

“In these financially difficult times, thiswas a good holiday at an attractiveprice.”– EH, Finchley

“Everyone from the manageress to thecleaners were excellent. Foodpresented very well. Chef gets athumbs up. Can’t wait for the 2 moreholidays we have booked for this year.”– IY, Worsley

“Driver very informative, the holiday wasexcellent value for the price - wouldcome back again.”– MS, Leeds

“The driver’s local knowledge gives agood insight into the area. He cannotdo enough for his passengers and takescare of everything.”– KG, Dunstable

“The driver is outstanding and a verygood tour guide - made our holiday veryenjoyable.”– MN, Merseyside

WELCOME TO ALFAIt is now 20 years since we published our first Alfa brochure and we are delighted to present our latestprogramme, packed with inspiring holiday ideas.

Living in Britain, it is easy to forget that theBritish Isles constitute one of the world’sforemost tourist destinations, with an almostunparalleled tourism infrastructure which meansyou need never depart these shores to find a newholiday experience. At Alfa, we try to offer afascinating selection of resorts and a rich mixtureof different durations and excursions, so that youcan find the holiday which is just right for you.And if you decide that it’s time for an overseasvisit, we offer a number of holidays to the nearContinent – and one or two further afield – whichare as full of interest as our UK holidays.

If you have never experienced a coach holidaybefore, you are in for a treat. As more thana million people have discovered since westarted Alfa, there is nothing which combinesinterest and relaxation quite as successfully as acoach holiday. Sit back and enjoy yourself in ouroutstanding coaches as our experienced drivers

ensure your safety and whisk you away to someof the best holidays you will ever experience.

If you choose to stay in one of our ownLeisureplex hotels, you will find friendly,professional staff providing a warm welcome andthe very best standards of hospitality. Each of ourhotels has a unique character but all are inoutstanding locations with a high standard ofaccommodation and extensive public areas inwhich to relax. Our latest acquisition, thedelightful George IV Hotel in Criccieth, is one ofmany listed buildings in our group and hasalready made its mark amongst our regularclients as a superb place to holiday.

Whether you want to recharge your batteries andrelax, explore new horizons, or just treat yourselfto a well earned break, there is something herefor you. Regardless of whether you are travellingwith old friends or making firm new ones, youwill find yourself thoroughly refreshed and

invigorated. And you will be surprised at whatgood value it is. With Alfa, low prices don’t meancutting corners - on the contrary, the quality ofour holidays compares favourably with many ofour competitors who charge much more. Andyou don’t have to worry about harming theenvironment. Not only are coaches the safestform of transport but they are also one of thegreenest - only walking and cycling producelower carbon emissions.

On behalf of myself and the entire Alfa team I’dlike to say a big thank you to our loyal guestswho return to us year after year. And if you’venever travelled with Alfa before, we look forwardto welcoming you on what we know will be amemorable holiday. Please be assured that onceyou have experienced Alfa, you’ll never want totravel with anyone else.

Paul SawbridgeManaging Director

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YOUR HOLIDAY CHOICESummer 6, 7 & 8 Day Holidays in Britain

BOOKING IS EASY!There are three simple ways to book one ofour holidays:

1. Call our ReservationsCentre

Simply telephone our local call rate number08451 305666 and one of our friendly, fullytrained reservations staff will give you details ofall available holidays. Our offices are open:Monday-Friday 9.00am-5.30pmSaturday 9.00am-5.00pmSunday 10.00am-4.00pmIf you wish to confirm the booking, complete thebooking form and forward it to us with yourcheque for the deposit within three days.

2. Approved TravelAgents

Many clients benefit from the assistance givenby their local travel agent and our holidays canbe booked at most of the better travel agents. Tobook through an agent, please go to the agentwho supplied your brochure.

3. Internet BookingIf you have access to the Internet, the easiestway to book our holidays is via our web site. Allof the information in this brochure - and a greatdeal more besides - is also available there. Youcan also find late breaking offers. Why not takea look? Our web site is totally secure and fullybookable using your credit or debit card withinstant print outs available showing your fullholiday details. You can also use it to order abrochure or send us an e-mail. The address iswww.alfatravel.co.uk

For all three booking methods we issue a postalconfirmation showing your seats, rooms,picking up point and time within seven days ofreceipt of your booking form.

Alfa TravelEuxton Lane, Chorley, PR7 6AF

Tel: (08451) 305666Fax: (08451) 303777

email: [email protected]

Pg Resort10 Weston Super Mare11 Ilfracombe12 Newquay13 St.Ives14 Falmouth15 Torquay16 Exmouth17 Bournemouth18 Weymouth

Pg Resort18 Isle of Wight - Shanklin19 Isle of Wight - Sandown20 Eastbourne21 Clacton on Sea22 Great Yarmouth23 Cromer24 Skegness25 Scarborough26 Isle of Man

Pg Resort27 Llandudno28 Criccieth & Snowdonia29 Tenby30 Dunoon & Argyll31 Loch Lomond & Trossachs32 Fort William & Skye33 Ullapool & N.Scotland34 Inverness & John O’Groats35 Royal Deeside & Aberdeen

Summer 5 Day Breaks in Britain36 Weston Super Mare & Bath36 Steamships & Steam Trains36 Ilfracombe & Exmoor37 Bideford & Clovelly37 Cornish Gardens37 Maritime Cornwall38 Paignton38 Devon & Cornwall38 Devon Explorer39 Torquay & Exeter39 Devon Rivers & Railways39 Exmouth40 Delightful Dorset40 Weymouth41 Bournemouth41 Bournemouth & New Forest41 Isle of Wight – Sandown42 Isle of Wight – Shanklin42 Worthing43 Brighton43 Eastbourne & Brighton43 Sussex & Kent44 Sussex Gardens

44 Kent Gardens44 Great English Gardens45 Folkestone & France45 Folkestone & Kent45 Constable Country &

Cambridge46 Great Yarmouth & Broads46 Cromer & Royal Norfolk46 Skegness47 Scarborough & Whitby47 Highlights of Yorkshire47 Blackpool48 Lytham St.Annes48 Southport48 Bath & Salisbury49 Heart of England49 England’s Heritage49 Wye Valley & Cotswolds50 Herriot & Heartbeat Country50 Catherine Cookson Country50 Northumbria & Beamish51 North Lakes51 Western Lakes

51 Lake District52 Windermere & Ullswater52 Lakes & Dales52 London & Windsor53 Dunoon & Rothesay53 Scottish Gardens53 Oban54 Fort William & Skye54 Ullapool & Inverness54 Moray Firth55 Royal Deeside55 Glenshee55 The Highlander56 The Highlands & Pitlochry56 Trossachs & Stirling56 Scotland’s Heritage57 Llandudno & Snowdonia57 Great Little Trains of Wales57 Gardens of North Wales58 Criccieth & Snowdonia58 Heart of Wales59 Cardiff & The Valleys

Summer Holidays in Ireland & Continental Europe59 Taste of Ireland60 Kerry & Dingle60 Cork & Wexford61 Mayo & Galway61 Derry & Donegal62 Highlights of Belgium62 Dutch Bulbfields63 Valkenburg & Amsterdam

63 Great War in Flanders64 Annecy & French Alps64 Dordogne65 Rhine Valley65 Little Trains of The Rhine66 Romantic Rhine & Moselle66 Black Forest & Alsace67 Harz Mountains & Berlin

67 Harz Mountain Railway & Hamelin

68 Bavaria & The Romantic Road

68 Highlights of Switzerland69 Austrian Tyrol69 Lake Garda & Venice

Spring & Autumn70 Breakaways71 Weekender Breaks72 Weekaway Breaks

Themed Breaks73 Festive Specials74 Xmas & New Year75 Self Drive76 Direct Join Holidays77 Shoppers & Continental

Christmas Markets

Information78 Booking Conditions79 Insurance80 Booking Form


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SAFE & SECUREFinancial SecurityWe are fully bonded tour operator members ofthe Association of British Travel Agents, so youcan be sure that all payments made to us inadvance of your holiday are fully protected.

Holiday InsuranceIt is vital that you are covered by adequatepersonal insurance when you travel. Theinsurance policy we offer is very competitiveand has no age restrictions. Full details on pg79.

SUPERB VALUEMore For Your MoneyBecause of our low advertising, administrative andsales costs, our holidays are generally significantlycheaper than those of our competitors. They alsousually include a more extensive range ofexcursions as part of the holiday price and manyof them include entrance fees to places of interest- see holiday descriptions for details.

Child ReductionsWhy not take your children or grandchildren withyou? The following reductions apply on UK holidaysto children sharing a room with at least one adult:No. of Days: 3 4 5 7 8Child aged 0-2 £30 £45 £60 £90 £105Child aged 3-11 £20 £30 £40 £60 £70(Child reductions apply to Self Drive holidays but not Continental Tours.)

Prices You Can Rely OnSurcharges, special offers and discounts aresomething we have all learned to live with inrecent years but it often seems that companiesare unscrupulous in manipulating prices, byhaving unavoidable hidden extras or by inflatinga price merely to discount it. Our policy is one of“everyday low prices”; we do not offer hugediscounts from inflated prices because our pricesare as low as we can get them from the verystart. Occasionally we may offer a discount onsome departures, but we guarantee:� Our pricing is simple and straightforward with

no hidden extras.� No fuel or currency surcharges after you have

booked your holiday.� Discounts on specific holidays are few in

number, are only available on the internet andare limited to a maximum of 10% of theholiday value (so there is no risk of finding youare sitting next to somebody who has paidmuch less than you have).

EXCELLENT SERVICEPersonal, Friendly ServiceIf you have travelled with us before, you will already knowhow good our service really is - we try that little bit harderand pride ourselves on the high standards provided by bothour administrative staff and by the coach drivers who are soimportant to your holiday enjoyment. From the moment youmake your first enquiry to the day you return we will offeryou the very best service.

Great DriversWe are proud of our coach drivers, most of whom have worked with us for many years. They are all carefullyvetted both for their driving ability and their attention to our customers’ needs. In addition they undergo regularin-service training to keep them at the very top of their profession.

Reliable CoachesMost of our holidays are operated by our own fleet of modern luxury coaches, over 50% of which have onboard washroom and all of which are air conditioned. We supplement these with vehicles provided by aselect group of our most reliable industry partners. We are members of the Confederation of PassengerTransport, the Coach Tourism Council and Coach Marque - bodies established to encourage standards ofexcellence in our industry.

TRAVEL OPTIONSLocal Pick Up PointsThe majority of our holidays use our famous “feeder”system which provides a huge range of pick uppoints from towns throughout the North West ofEngland, North Wales, West and South Yorkshire -see page 6 for further details.

Direct Join HolidaysOur Direct Join option provides an even moreconvenient way to join some of our shorter holidays.This option is only available from selected towns andcities for a limited range of destinations. Please havea look at pages 76-77 to see if you can takeadvantage of this new service.

Self DriveThough there is nothing quite as relaxing as travelling by coach, sometimes the dates do not fit your schedule oryou just fancy taking the car for a change. Our Self Drive programme provides packages of 3, 4 or 7 nightholidays at our Leisureplex Hotels. Full details can be found on page 75.

GREAT HOTELSLeisureplex HotelsOver 80% of the holidays in this brochure are tohotels owned and operated by our sister company,Leisureplex, which gives us an unbeaten degree ofcontrol over the quality of our holidays. AllLeisureplex Hotels are located in the best possiblepositions, convenient for all the attractions of theresorts in which they are situated.

Plenty of EntertainmentAll of our Leisureplex Hotels offer entertainment atleast four evenings each week (usually five evenings)at no extra charge to our guests. Most other UKhotels offer entertainment on several evenings (see hotel descriptions for details).

Other Hotels FeaturedWe have supplemented our own Leisureplex Hotels with a selection of carefully chosen properties in othermajor resorts which meet our demanding standards. All of them are operated by experienced hoteliers who areaccustomed to the very exacting standards required by our customers.

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THE RIGHT HOLIDAY FOR YOUPlease read these notes carefully; they will help you to get the most out of your Alfa Holiday

Hotel Grades Hotel grading is quite a subjective process and the low level of participation in the official grading schemesmean it can be difficult to compare one hotel with another. We have tried to overcome the problem by ensuringthat our own hotels are part of the best known scheme - the AA scheme. We also show our own opinion of allthe hotels featured in our brochure using our symbol. The grade is designed to be more focussed on ourcustomers’ needs. In awarding an grade, we bear in mind the frequency of entertainment (which is not partof the AA scheme) and disregard such matters as the availability of room service (which is not generallyrequired by our clients). We also consider the comments we have received from clients during the past year.We recommend that you consider the hotel grade carefully before booking. If you are someone who is used tostaying in 2 or 3 star hotels, you are unlikely to be comfortable in a hotel with a grade but you should find ahotel with a grade perfectly congenial.

Room TypesAll of the hotel rooms included in our programme have private bath or shower and WC. A limited number ofsingle rooms is available at each hotel but there is always huge demand for these and we advise early booking.In recognition of the fact that the number of single households is continuing to increase very rapidly, we havesome periods when there is no charge for single rooms - see the Special Offer panels on pages 71-73.

Sea View RoomsMany of the hotels featured in this brochure now offer the opportunity to book a guaranteed sea or loch view ata small additional charge - see price panels for details.

Quieter RoomsIf you are someone who lives in avery quiet location or is sensitive toenvironmental noise it is importantthat you choose your resort withthis in mind. Where an hotel orresort is described as “lively”, it isprobable that some rooms will beaffected by noise from localentertainment venues or from thestreet. However, even in theliveliest locations (such as GreatYarmouth and Torquay), there areusually some quiet rooms (albeitusually on the upper floors and atthe rear). If you live in a quietlocation but wish to visit a livelyresort, please consider requestinga quiet room.

No Smoking PolicySmoking is now prohibited by law on all coaches and in the public areas of all hotels throughout Great Britain.Many hotels, including all of our own Leisureplex Hotels, also prohibit smoking in all their hotel bedrooms,although some others have a limited number of bedrooms allocated to smokers.

Special RequestsIf you require a ground floor room or prefer a special diet or have any other request which you feel the hotelshould know about, please ensure you write the information on your booking form (or indicate that option whenbooking on our web site). We guarantee to pass this information on to the hotel although we can neverguarantee that such special requests will be met. If you are mobility impaired or have other special needs,please write or e-mail our Customer Care Department [email protected] for assistance in ensuring yourneeds can be met. For the latest information regarding special needs, please see the “Frequently AskedQuestions” section of our web site. Although we cannot transport motorised wheelchairs or scooters, we can advise on hire facilities in resort. Weare not in control of detailed room allocations and can never guarantee the provision of a specific room, but wecan make the hotel aware of your needs and advise you if we think your proposed choice is likely to be unsuitable. If you need a special diet, please ensure that you mark this fact on the Booking Form and also forward a dietsheet to the hotel at least one week prior to your arrival. We ask hotels to ensure that special requests aregranted so far as possible in accordance with the date of booking, with those booking early being given priority.

Continental HolidaysAll Continental holidays normally travel on the ferry route from Dover to Calais which has a crossing time of 80-90 minutes. Most tours do not include dinner on the first day - please check individual tour descriptions. Pleasenote that the exact location of overnight stops is subject to alteration at short notice. Most Continental hotelsoffer a set meal with limited alternative choices. Vegetarianism is also much less common on the Continentthan in the UK and vegetarians should not assume that a vegetarian option will be available unless specificallyrequested. Continental hotels also generally do not provide entertainment in the hotel.All passengers on Continental holidays must be in possession of a full passport valid for at least 6 months afterthe date of travel. Non-EEC citizens may also require a Visa or Visas and should check with their travel agentbefore making a booking.

LOYALTY BONUS OFFEROur Loyalty Bonus is extremely popular with ourregular clients and we are delighted to be ableto extend it again for 2010. This is how it works:For the second and any subsequent holidayof 5 days or more that you book for 2010, wewill give you a £10 per person discountproviding you book before 31 December 2009.You can take advantage of this offer as often asyou like. Just think what you could save -look at these examples:

The only conditions are (a) that you mustmake the booking and pay the deposits before31 December 2009; (b) you must forward acompleted claims form showing the qualifyingbookings by no later than 9 January 2010.It’s as simple as that! There are no restrictions on the number ofholidays you can book. You do not have tobook them all at once; if you want to book themover a period, just keep a note of the bookingreferences on the claims form as you makeeach booking. You can even claim for any 2010bookings you may already have made. So longas you remember to book them all before31 December 2009 and submit the form by9 January 2010, they will all qualify underthe scheme. And remember with ourNo Surcharges promise, the price at the timeyou book is the final price - Guaranteed!

If you book3 holidays

for 2 people, YOU SAVE

£40

If you book 5 holidays

for 2 people, YOU SAVE

£80

If you book10 holidaysfor 2 people, YOU SAVE

£180

Photo AcknowledgementsAlfa Travel would like to thank the following suppliers for the use ofphotographs in this brochure: VisitBritain, Failte Ireland, WalesTourist Board, VisitScotland/ScottishViewpoint, Focus2 TravelPhotography, Local Tourist Boards, Roy Westlake Travel Photography



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LOCAL PICK-UPPOINTS

CONTINENTAL HOLIDAYS� Free Car Parking � Join Direct at DoverIf it is more convenient to drive to Dover to join your holiday, you can park your car FREE OF CHARGE in Doverfor the duration of your holiday. To reserve your free, secure car parking, select “Dover Relyon” as your joiningpoint. That is all you need to do. We make the parking reservation for you and supply you with detailedinstructions on finding the car park which is situated at Poulton Close, approximately two miles from the FerryTerminal. A free shuttle service operates between the car park and the ferry terminal and there is a waitinglounge available in the terminal. Car parking is fully insured and security patrolled and there is even a valetingservice available (at extra charge) if you would like your car to look as good as new on your return. This serviceis available for all the Continental tours listed in this brochure.

Feeder ServicesFor all holidays (except those described on pages 76-77) clients are conveyedby feeder services to our purpose built interchange at Burtonwood MotorwayServices (on the M62 near Warrington) to join their tour coach. Approximate timings are as follows: Outward: 10.00am - 10.45am Return: 3.45pm - 4.30pmPick up times are finalised two weeks before departure and will be indicated on your travel ticket.

Choosing Your Joining PointPlease consider the relative locations of your joining point, the interchange and your eventual destination. It ispossible to get from all joining points to all destinations but some combinations are not advisable. For example,we do not recommend anyone living north of Preston using the feeder system to travel to Scotland because thefeeder journey takes you first to Burntonwood before returning north again. Clients living north of Prestonand wishing to travel to Scotland are recommended to join at Forton Services on the M6. Similarly,clients living in South Yorkshire and wishing to travel to the east coast or south east arerecommended to book a Direct Join holiday rather than travel via Burtonwood.

Special arrangements for tours to Yorkshire, Tyne Tees and NorthumbriaAll clients are conveyed to Burtonwood except for those joining in Huddersfield, Bradford, Pudsey and Leedswho join the tour coach directly.

Travelling South from South Cheshire, Wrexham and the Potteries We strongly advise clients in the following towns intending to travel southwards, to book their holiday from ourMidlands brochure. That uses an interchange at Tamworth which is far more convenient for southbound toursfrom these towns: Clwyd: Wrexham Cheshire: Congleton, Crewe, Macclesfield, Nantwich, Sandbach Shropshire: Whitchurch Staffordshire: Burslem, Hanley, Kidsgrove, Leek, Longton, Meir, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Stafford, Stoke-on-Trent, Stone, Tunstall

CheshireChesterCongletonCreweEllesmere PortFrodshamHelsby

KnutsfordMacclesfieldMiddlewichNantwichNestonNorthwich

RuncornSandbachWarringtonWidnesWinsford

ClwydAbergeleColwyn BayFlint

Old ColwynPrestatynQueensferry

RhylShottonWrexham

CumbriaBarrowDalton

KendalMilnthorpe

Ulverston

MerseysideAinsdaleAllertonBirkenheadBromboroughCrosbyFormbyHeswallHunts Cross

HuytonKirkbyLitherlandLiverpoolMaghullMoretonNewton-le-Willows

Old SwanPrescotSt.HelensSouthportWallaseyWaltonWest Kirby

ShropshireWhitchurch

StaffordshireBurslemHanleyKidsgroveLeek

LongtonMeirNewcastle-under-Lyme

StaffordStoke-on-TrentStoneTunstall

South YorkshireBarnsleyDoncaster

RotherhamSheffield

West YorkshireBatleyBingleyBradfordBramleyBrighouseCleckheaton

DewsburyEllandHalifaxHuddersfieldKeighleyLeeds

MorleyPudseyShipleyTodmordenWakefield

Greater ManchesterAltrinchamAshton-in-MakerfieldAshton-u-LyneAthertonBoltonBuryCheadleDentonDroylsdenEcclesFailsworth

FarnworthGlossopHeywoodHydeLeighManchesterMiddletonOldhamPrestwichRamsbottomRochdaleRoyton

SaleSalfordStalybridgeStandishStockportStretfordSwintonUrmstonWalkdenWiganWythenshawe

GwyneddLlandudno

LancashireAccringtonBacupBamber BridgeBisphamBlackburnBlackpoolBolton le SandsBurnleyCarnforth

ChorleyCleveleysClitheroeColneDarwenFleetwoodFreckletonGarstangLancaster

LeylandLythamMorecambeNelsonOrmskirkPoulton le FyldePrestonRawtenstallSt.Anne’s



Group Bookings at Alfa Travel

Great times… Great value!At Alfa, we have a dedicated Groups Team which specialises in planning and providing great valuegroup holidays. Every year hundreds of groups entrust their holiday to us because we understandthat organising a group getaway can be time consuming unless you can count on the support of yourvery own experienced and knowledgeable Group Booking Advisor.

“Off the Peg” Group HolidaysMost group organisers opt to choose from one of the great value breaks advertised in our holiday brochures.With traditional seaside and loch side locations throughout the UK and a range of appealing destinations inWestern Europe, your group really will be spoilt for choice. All of the holidays in this brochure are available forbooking by groups and your group will always get the best value by booking one of our advertised toursbecause we bulk-buy the space and pass the savings on to you. We can tailor most itineraries to yourrequirements, for example by adding extra excursions or omitting entrance fees. Our generous discountsprovide the 21st, 31st, 41st and 51st passenger travelling absolutely free of charge on all advertised holidays.We also offer special joining arrangements for groups and, providing there is a minimum of 40 persons in the party,groups are automatically given sole use of the coach which means that your party will travel direct to your chosendestination without having to travel via an interchange point. For most organisers this is one of the key benefitsbooking a group departure. If your group is not large enough to take a whole coach, we can easily reserve part of acoach for your party and can usually make arrangements with local travel agencies to “top up” your group withindividual bookings from your local area to avoid the need to travel via an interchange. Our Direct Join holidays areespecially suitable for part groups and the joining points can normally be adjusted to your requirements.

“Made to Measure” Group HolidaysOver the years our Groups Team has organised a huge range of tailor made holidays for groups. We arealways delighted to discuss the possibilities with you and share ideas with those of you looking for somethinga little bit different.We have particular expertise in organising special interest tours including Gardens & Stately Homes, Food &Wine, General History, Heritage Railways and other British Heritage Breaks. We can also offer packages toinclude dancing and various sports - with bowling being a particular favourite since most of our own hotels arein close proximity to an established bowling green.

These Boots Were Made for Walking…Many of the hotels we use are ideally placed as a base for walking holidays.Whether your party would like to walk the coastal paths of Devon and Cornwall,enjoy the delights of the Lake District, the Dales or North York Moors or undertakesomething a little more strenuous in Snowdonia, the Cairngorms or West ofScotland, our Groups Department will be delighted to assist. Here are just a fewhotel suggestions for you to consider: Snowdonia from Llandudno or Criccieth,Dales and North York Moors from Scarborough, Exmoor and Devon Coastal Pathfrom Ilfracombe, Cornish Coastal Path: North from Newquay, South West from StIves or South from Falmouth, Lake District from Coniston, Argyll from Dunoon and

Nevis Range from Fort William. As a Group Organiser you have the benefit of having your own coach and driveron hand for most of your stay which means you have the maximum flexibility in planning your walking itinerary.

Christmas “FestiveSparkle” WeekendsSpecial weekends with a Festive Flavour areavailable to Group Organisers and travel agentsthroughout November and December. Our“Festive Sparkle” weekends depart on a Fridayand return on Monday and include 3 nights’dinner, room and full British breakfast withfestive Christmas menus, entertainment on twoevenings plus a full day shopping excursion onSaturday and Sunday lunch. All this for just£124 (2009) or £127 (2010)!Festive Sparkle weekends operate ata selection of our hotels including:Weston Super Mare, Torquay, Exmouth,Bournemouth, Eastbourne, Cromer, Llandudno,Criccieth, Dunoon and Fort William.

Celebrate in Style onan Alfa Party Night!Our Alfa Party Nights are part of our Direct Joinprogramme (see pages 76-77) and are ideal forgroups of any size. They operate at Llandudno, Criccieth,Scarborough, Weston-Super-Mare,Bournemouth and Eastbourne and are ideal fora get-together in the run up to Christmas. Weinclude coach travel, a welcome drink beforedinner, traditional Christmas dinner with all thetrimmings, dancing and entertainment,overnight accommodation for one night and latebreakfast brunch before returning home.At just £48 per person (£5 single supplement),our Party Nights are incredible value and arehugely popular with group organisers, so it’sadvisable to book early.



LocationAll hotels are located in the best possiblepositions within their resorts, convenient for allthe attractions. Most are situated right next tothe sea.

AccommodationMany of our hotels are listed buildings of greatcharacter. That means that rooms varyconsiderably. Many have fabulous sea views.Some are very spacious whilst others are quitecosy. However, all have private bath or showerand WC, central heating, hair dryers, tea/coffeemaking and television. Most also have radios orradio channels on the television.

Public RoomsThe public spaces in our hotels varyenormously from the huge corridors and highceilings of the Queens Hotel in Eastbourne tothe more intimate atmosphere of the George IVin Criccieth. However, all hotels offer at leastone bar, along with a large restaurant andcomfortable lounges. Most have a ballroom orlarge area for dancing and entertainment. Somehave additional features such as a games roomor swimming pool.

EntertainmentAll our hotels offer entertainment on at least fourevenings each week. At busier times this risesto five evenings. For many clients this is animportant part of their holiday. Others prefer torelax quietly in the evenings. All hotels are bigenough for you to choose the sort of eveningwhich most suits you.

Friendly, ProfessionalServiceMany clients write to us to express theirpleasure at the service provided by our hotelstaff. We aim to provide both a professionalservice and a warm welcome. We start bygetting the basics right: clean rooms, good food,good quality decor and bright modernbathrooms. We top that with a service whichnever forgets that everyone is an individual andthat all service is that little bit better if topped offwith courtesy and a smile!

It’s no accident that Leisureplex Hotels andAlfa Travel are the perfect combination

– we designed it that way!

We have been operating seaside hotels for a generation and havecarefully chosen our hotels with our clients’ needs in mind. We now use

many other high quality hotels but our Leisureplex Hotels set the standardby which our clients judge the rest. See why so many clients return again

and again to our Leisureplex Hotels...



THE BEST OF THE BRITISH SEASIDE

Dinner MenuTo Start

Chilled Orange Juice or Apple JuicePrawn Cocktail

Creamy Mushrooms on a Garlic CroutonVegetable Soup

* * *Main Courses

Traditional Roast Beef with Yorkshire Pudding and Horseradish Gravy

Oven Baked Fillet of Lemon Sole with a light dill sauceFreshly Prepared Seasonal Salad

with Potatoes of the Day with or without Dressing and a Choice of Roast Ham, Cheese or TunaChef’s Special of the Day

Vegetarian OptionRoast Potatoes

Buttered Seasonal cabbageDiced Swede

* * *Puddings

Seasonal Fruit Crumble with Custard, Ice Cream or Fresh Cream

Lemon Meringue PieBritish & Continental Cheeses with Accompaniments

Ice Cream selectionFruit Salad

* * *Tea or Coffee

Oven Baked Fillet of Lemon Sole with a light dill sauce

with Potatoes of the Day with or without Dressing

British & Continental Cheeses with Accompaniments

Oven Baked Fillet of Lemon Sole with a light dill sauce

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ILFRACOMBEImperial Hotel PageSummer Holidays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11Short Breaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

NEWQUAYEliot Hotel PageSummer Holidays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12Short Breaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

ST IVESCottage Hotel PageSummer Holidays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

FALMOUTHMadeira Hotel PageSummer Holidays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

TORQUAY Regina Hotel PageSummer Holidays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15Short Breaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

EXMOUTHCavendish Hotel PageSummer Holidays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16Short Breaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

BOURNEMOUTHDevon Towers Hotel PageSummer Holidays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17Short Breaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

ISLE OF WIGHTBayshore Hotel PageSummer Holidays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19Short Breaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

EASTBOURNEQueens Hotel PageSummer Holidays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20Short Breaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 -44

GREAT YARMOUTH New Beach Hotel PageSummer Holidays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22Short Breaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

CROMERHotel de Paris PageSummer Holidays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23Short Breaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

SCARBOROUGHCumberland Hotel PageSummer Holidays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25Short Breaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

LLANDUDNOHydro Hotel PageSummer Holidays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27Short Breaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

CRICCIETHGeorge IV HotelSummer Holidays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28Short Breaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

DUNOONSelborne Hotel PageSummer Holidays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30Short Breaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

FORT WILLIAMCroit Anna Hotel PageSummer Holidays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32Short Breaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

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Dining in Leisureplex HotelsGood food is one of the most importantconsiderations in an hotel and a great deal ofthought goes into the design of our menus. Weprovide a full British Breakfast. Light two courselunches are included on some spring andautumn holidays and sandwiches and packedlunches can also be provided at a modestadditional cost. If you have a special dietaryrequest then we can cater for most needs.Below are some typical menus:

Breakfast MenuGood MorningTea or Coffee

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Excursions IncludedFull Day Excursion to Minehead and Dunster.Travelling along the shores of the Bristol Channel tothe picturesque village of Dunster overshadowed by itshistoric castle. Continuing to Minehead, now a popularholiday centre but once an important port and retainingmany historic features from that era.

Full Day Excursion to Bath. Already a spa resort inRoman times, Bath became the height of fashion duringthe eighteenth century and has many fine Georgianbuildings. The Pump Room is well worth a visit and thereare several museums, including the world’s largestcostume museum. There is also a fine medieval abbey.

Full Day Excursion to Cheddar Gorge and Wells.Through spectacular Cheddar Gorge, which has thehighest inland cliffs in the country, to England's smallestcity, Wells, to see its glorious cathedral.

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Anchor Head HotelWeston-Super-MareSplendidly situated between Weston's two piers andclose to the boating slipway and a small beach; thepromenade walk begins right next to the hotel.52 bedrooms with central heating and privatebath/shower and WC. All rooms have tea/coffee makingfacilities, hair dryer and TV with radio channels.Attractive TV lounge and delightful bar with dance floorwhere entertainment is provided most evenings. Thereare magnificent views of the bay from the TV lounge,restaurants and many of the bedrooms. Small lift servesall floors (few stairs from lift to restaurant). Tel: 01934 620880

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Holiday 100 - 8 DaysDeparts Saturday - Returns SaturdayMay 1 £274 July 10, 17, 24 £334May 8 £294 Aug 7, 14 £334May 29 £316 Aug 21 £334June 5. 19 £324 Sept 4 £329June 26 £329 Sept 11 £319Supplements per person Single Room £34

Sea View £24

Weston-Super-Mare is situated in a sheltered bay at the foot of the Mendip Hills withviews across the Bristol Channel to South Wales. There are many charming Victorian andEdwardian terraces interspersed with colourful parks and gardens providing fascinatingwalks from the delightful rocky point and woods at Anchor Head to the sandy beaches

at the southern end of the resort. Weston offers many attractions including the Sea Life centre,a delightful miniature railway and a helicopter museum. The sheltered bay is ideal for water sports andthere is a choice of several boat trips. Excellent dry sports facilities include ten pin bowling, golf andbowls. At night there are numerous attractions including top class cabaret at the Playhouse and dancingat the famous Winter Gardens.

More Weston HolidaysHoliday Choice PageSpring & Autumn Breaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70-72Summer Breaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36Festive Breaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73-74Self Drive Breaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

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Excursions IncludedHalf Day Excursion to Lynton and Lynmouth.Spectacularly situated on the northern edge of theNational Park, these fascinating villages make apleasant short outing from Ilfracombe. A trip on thewater operated cliff railway is not to be missed.

Full Day Excursion to Bideford and Great Torrington.A visit to the ancient port of Bideford and then on to themarket town of Great Torrington, famous for its DartingtonGlass. (A factory visit is included in the tour cost)

Full Day Excursion to Dunster and Minehead. Wetravel along the north coast of Devon to picturesqueDunster, a fascinating historic village with a Normancastle steeped in history. Returning via Minehead, awell known holiday resort with a wealth of attractions.

Half Day Excursion to Barnstaple. A short trip to thisancient town lying on the River Taw. It has many shopsand a number of interesting buildings including theparish church, St. Anne’s Chapel Museum and theThree Tuns Tavern. What Alfa Includes

� 7 nights dinner, room & breakfast� 2 full day excursions� 2 half day excursions� Entrance to Dartington Crystal

Imperial HotelIlfracombeThis well known hotel is situated in one of the bestpositions in Ilfracombe, overlooking the gardens andsplendid Landmark Theatre and Conference Centre,close to the shops and only a short almost level walkfrom the harbour. 104 rooms with central heating andbath or shower and WC. All rooms have tea/coffeemaking facilities, intercom, hair dryer and TV with radiochannels. There is a TV lounge, attractive cocktail barand sun lounge. Dance floor where entertainment isprovided most evenings. Lift to all floors (stairs to somerooms on split level floors) Tel: 01271 862536

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Holiday 110 - 8 DaysDeparts Saturday - Returns SaturdayMay 1 £259 June 19, 26 £319May 8 £264 July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 £319May 15 £279 Aug 7, 14, 21, 28 £319May 22 £289 Sept 4 £319May 29 £299 Sept 11 £306June 5, 12 £312 Sept 18 £294Supplements per person Single Room £34

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Ilfracombe enjoys a setting of rare beauty set amongst the breathtaking scenery ofNorth Devon and nestling around a harbour as old and beautiful as any in Britain. For theenergetic there are splendid walks along the Coastal Path, the famous Torrs walks orswimming from the Tunnel beaches and coves. For those who like to take things a bit

easier, one can simply potter through the delightful gardens or while away an hour or two watching theever-changing harbour scene. A boat trip is a “must” during your stay to see the spectacular cliffs ofNorth Devon or visit the legendary Isle of Lundy. There is also plenty to do in the evenings with theatre,concerts, and cinema, as well as the entertainment provided at our hotel.

More Ilfracombe HolidaysHoliday Choice PageSpring & Autumn Breaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70-72Summer Breaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36Festive Breaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73-74Self Drive Breaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

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Excursions IncludedFull Day Excursion to Poldark Country and St.Ives.Today we travel south along Cornwall’s northern coastthrough Poldark Country to St.Agnes, Portreath andGwithian to St.Ives, one of Britain’s most picturesquetowns. The narrow winding streets mean the coachis unable to take us into the heart of the town, but aregular and inexpensive shuttle service runs the shortdistance from the coach park into the centre of thisdelightful town.

Full Day Excursion to the Eden Project. Today’sexcursion takes us to the south coast of Cornwalland one of the wonders of the modern world - themagnificent Eden Project. With its fantastic architectureand amazing collection of plants from around the world,it is an experience never to be forgotten (entranceincluded in the tour cost).

Half Day Excursion to Padstow. Padstow is acharming fishing village on the Camel Estuary, inthe area of Cornwall made well known by the latepoet laureate, John Betjeman.

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Holiday 130 - 8 DaysDeparts Saturday - Returns SaturdayApr 24 £259 July 3, 10, 17 £334May 1 £269 July 24, 31 £344May 8 £279 Aug 7, 14 £344May 15 £299 Aug 21 £339May 22 £309 Aug 28 £339May 29 £319 Sept 4 £329June 5, 12 £329 Sept 11 £309June 19, 26 £334 Sept 18 £299Supplements per person Single Room £34

Newquay is Cornwall’s premier holiday resort boasting some of the finest coastline andbeaches in Europe. Although well known as Britain’s surfing capital, there are many otheractivities and the surrounding countryside has an endless wealth of fascinating placesto visit. The town is an ancient one - the “new quay” from which it takes its name dates

from the early fifteenth century! The heart of the town is the old harbour but it spreads along the clifftops which stand behind the eleven magnificent sandy beaches. Newquay offers wonderful cliff andbeach walks, a picturesque harbour to explore and the variety of activities one associates with such amajor resort, including swimming pools, golf, putting, squash, tennis, bowls, boating, shark fishing andhorse riding. There are also the atmospheric smugglers’ pubs which are a living reminder of the morecolourful side of Cornwall’s history!

More Newquay HolidaysHoliday Choice PageSpring & Autumn Breaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70-72Summer Breaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37Festive Breaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73-74Self Drive Breaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Eliot HotelNewquayVery well situated close to Great Western and Tolcarnebeaches, only a few yards from the sea front andwithin easy walking distance of the shops and harbour.76 bedrooms with central heating and bath or showerand WC. All rooms have tea/coffee making facilities,hair dryer, and TV with radio channels. There are threelovely airy lounges in which to relax, plus a cocktailbar and dance floor where entertainment is providedmost evenings. There is also a games room, outdoorswimming pool (heated May-September) and sauna(available at extra charge). The lift serves most roomsalthough all floors (inc.ground floor) are split level withsome intermediate stairs. Large car park. Tel: 01637 878177.

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Excursions IncludedFull Day Excursion to Penzance and Land’s End.A fascinating excursion takes us south across Cornwallto Marazion for views of St.Michael’s Mount beforecontinuing to Penzance, with its busy port, and on toLand’s End before returning to Carbis Bay.

Full Day Excursion to the Lizard. We journey southonce again - this time to England’s most southerly pointat the Lizard, visiting the ancient town of Helston, hometo the famous Cornish Floral Dance.

Full Day Excursion to Poldark Country and Newquay.Today’s journey takes us along the north coast, throughthe heart of the tin and copper mining country whichwas the source of Cornwall’s wealth and the setting forthe famous Poldark novels. We continue on toCornwall’s largest resort with its many beaches andlively atmosphere. What Alfa Includes

� 7 nights dinner, room & breakfast� 3 full day excursions

Holiday 136 - 8 DaysDeparts Sunday - Returns SundayApr 25 £254 July 4 £354May 2 £269 July 11, 18, 25 £359May 9 £284 Aug 1, 8, 15 £359May 16 £299 Aug 22 £359May 23 £314 Aug 29 £344May 30 £324 Sept 5 £344June 6, 13 £344 Sept 12 £329June 20, 27 £354 Sept 19 £314Supplements per person Single Room £34

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St.Ives is one of Britain’s most enigmatic resorts: at once a haven for artists who come toenjoy its magnificent light and seek inspiration in its distance from the hustle and bustleof modern life and at the same time a magnet for large numbers of summer visitors.Despite its popularity, it somehow manages to retain its old-world charm with an

enchanting maze of narrow streets and lanes hemmed in by picturesque granite buildings. There areinnumerable small craft and antique shops, art galleries, pubs and cafés. Porthmeor Beach provides surfand excitement whilst the quieter beaches at Porthminster and Carbis Bay provide more shelteredbathing. In between are rocky headlands and the delightful harbour, said to have been the place whereSt.Ia (after whom the resort is named) arrived from Ireland in a coracle. Our hotel is situated in CarbisBay, with its lovely wooded coves and sandy beach, about two miles from the heart of St.Ives, which iseasily accessible by train.

More St. Ives HolidaysHoliday Choice PageSpring & Autumn Breaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70-72Festive Breaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73-74Self Drive Breaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Cottage HotelSt. IvesDelightfully situated in extensive grounds overlookingCarbis Bay, 300 yards from the beach and two minutes'walk from the railway station linking Carbis Bay toSt.Ives (5 minute journey). The restaurant and sunlounge have lovely views of the bay and there is a largeballroom with entertainment most evenings. There aretwo bars, snooker table and TV lounge. 80 rooms withcentral heating, bath or shower and WC. All rooms havetea/coffee making facilities, hair dryer, intercom and TV.The outdoor swimming pool is heated May-Sept. Twolifts serve most bedrooms (although entertainmentroom is only accessible via stairs) Tel: 01736 795252

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Madeira HotelFalmouthBeautifully situated on the seafront with attractivegardens, the Madeira commands splendid views toPendennis Castle and across Falmouth Bay. All 50bedrooms are individually heated and have privateshower and WC (a few also have bath), hair dryer, TV,radio and tea/coffee making amenities. There is an oakpanelled cocktail bar and pleasant sun lounges withlarge picture windows facing the sea - delightful placesto while away an afternoon. Restaurant with largedance floor and entertainment most evenings. Lift to allfloors. Tel: 01326 313531

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Excursions IncludedFull Day Excursion to St. Ives, famous as an artist’sparadise with its picturesque harbour and beach. Thenarrow winding streets mean the coach is unable totake us into the heart of the town, but a regular andinexpensive shuttle service runs the short distance fromthe coach park into the centre of this delightful town.

Full Day Tour of the “Leg of Cornwall” visitingPenzance, which overlooks St. Michael’s Mount and isthe base for the ferry to the Scilly Isles. We then travelto one of England’s most famous tourist attractions,Land’s End.

Full Day Excursion to Padstow. We travel north toPadstow, an attractive village in the beautiful CamelEstuary noted as a sailing dinghy centre and the capitalof Cornish seafood cuisine.

Half Day Excursion to Truro, the administrative townof the area. A chance to visit the shops or perhaps tohave a look around the neo-Gothic cathedral.

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Holiday 140 - 8 DaysDeparts Saturday - Returns SaturdayApr 24 £274 June 26 £372May 1 £296 July 3, 10, 17, 24 £372May 8 £306 Aug 7 £372May 15 £322 Aug 14 £366May 22 £334 Aug 21 £366May 29 £344 Sept 4 £359June 12 £362 Sept 11 £346June 19 £366 Sept 18 £326Supplements per person Single Room £34

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Falmouth, the main resort of the South Cornish Riviera, has won a popularity with itsvisitors that extends throughout the year. It can boast one of the highest average sunshinerecords in Britain, hence the gardens have a profusion of sub-tropical plants. Falmouthhas a marvellous harbour for a range of boats from yachts to large ocean going ships,

overlooked by Pendennis Castle, one of Henry VIII’s forts. Falmouth’s historic past is commemorated inits National Maritime Museum, a world class attraction offering unique interactive displays. There areseveral sandy beaches which are excellent for bathing, the largest is Gyllyngvase which has gorgeousgolden sands. Along the main high street there are quaint old shops standing beside famous stores, andas you walk along you will catch glimpses of the colourful harbour through the picturesque alleyways.

More Falmouth HolidaysHoliday Choice PageSpring & Autumn Breaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70-72Festive Breaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73-74Self Drive Breaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

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Regina HotelTorquayWonderfully situated on the harbour-side, with theprincipal shops and theatre a gentle stroll away. All 68bedrooms are centrally heated with private bath orshower and WC, hair dryer, tea/coffee makingamenities and TV with radio channels. The ground floorwas extensively refurbished in 2008 and there is areception bar/lounge, entertainment bar/lounge withdance floor and an air conditioned restaurant. Part of theRegina is interesting as the home for three years of thepoet, Elizabeth Barrett Browning. Lift serves mostrooms (but not those in her former house). Limited carparking with public car park across the road.Tel: 01803 292904

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Excursions IncludedFull Day Excursion to Exeter. We travel through theattractive seaside towns of Teignmouth and Dawlish,then along the estuary of the River Exe to Exeter. Exeteris full of history - visit the famous Cathedral or the nearbyShip Inn which Sir Francis Drake used to frequent.

Full Day Excursion to Exmouth and Sidmouth. Todaywe visit east Devon and the elegant resorts of Exmouthand Sidmouth, travelling through Teignmouth and Dawlishand along the western side of the River Exe estuary, pastExeter and then down the eastern side of the river.

Half Day Excursion to Buckfast Abbey. Beautifullysituated on the southern edge of Dartmoor on the banksof the River Dart, the Abbey is famous for its tonic wine,but it is also a living monastic community.


Holiday 150 & 151 - 8 DaysHol 150 - Departs Saturday - Returns SaturdayApr 24 £259 June 19, 26 £346May 1 £274 July 3, 10 £346May 8 £284 July 17, 24, 31 £352May 15 £299 Aug 7, 14 £352May 22 £314 Aug 21, 28 £346May 29 £324 Sept 4 £346June 5, 12 £336 Sept 11 £326Hol 151 - Departs Sunday - Returns SundayApr 18 £249 June 27 £346May 2 £274 July 25 £352May 30 £324 Aug 22 £346Supplements per person Single Room £34

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Torquay is one of Britain’s most famous resorts, situated at the heart of 22 miles ofunspoilt coastline, often referred to as the “English Riviera”. It has a mild climate,sparkling blue waters and in its beautiful public gardens you will see subtropical plantsand palm trees. Torquay has something to offer everyone: by day you can relax on one of

the clean sandy beaches, explore the bustling harbour and marina and the excellent shops or if you arefeeling more active there are lovely walks, or activities such as sailing, bowls, golf or fishing. By nightyou'll be spoilt for choice: there are theatres, night clubs, cabarets and discothèques and of course you'llsee the lights illuminating the promenade reflected across the beautiful bay. The many local attractionsinclude Paignton Zoo, Babbacombe Model Village, Kent’s Cavern, Torbay Steam Railway and Cockingtonthatched village. Torquay’s harbour-side has recently been redeveloped and features Living Coasts afascinating wildlife attraction adjacent to the Regina Hotel.

More Torquay HolidaysHoliday Choice PageSpring & Autumn Breaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70-72Summer Breaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38-39Festive Breaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73-74Self Drive Breaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

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Queens HotelEastbourneThis magnificent Victorian hotel is situated in anoutstanding position overlooking the pier.125 bedroomswith central heating and bath or shower and WC. Allrooms have tea/coffee making facilities, intercom, hairdryer and TV with radio channels. Spacious publicrooms include a cocktail bar, snooker room, sun loungeand two restaurants. Several function rooms includingthe Princes Suite with its own bar where entertainmentis provided most evenings. Two lifts serve all floors(although the ground and lower ground floors are splitlevel and some stairs are unavoidable) Extensive carparking. Tel: 01323 722822

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Holiday 217NE - 7 DaysDeparts Sunday - Returns SaturdayApr 25 £234 July 4, 18 £334May 9 £274 Aug 1, 15, 22 £334May 23 £304 Aug 29 £324June 6 £319 Sept 12 £314June 20, 27 £329 Sept 19 £294Supplements per person Single Room £22

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Excursions IncludedFull Day Excursion to Battle and Rye. Battle was thesite of William the Conqueror’s victory over Harold. It isa lovely village with a famous abbey. Rye is one of theCinque Ports and the home for many years of thenovelist Henry James. Included in today’s excursionis a vineyard visit and wine tasting.

Full Day Excursion to Tunbridge Wells.We travel overthe Downs and on to the elegant spa town of TunbridgeWells with its interesting common and excellent shops.

Full Day Excursion to Brighton.We travel via thedramatic Devil’s Dyke to the resort famous for itsgraceful Regency buildings, the exotic iron-domedPavilion built by the Prince Regent, its two piers and theenticing series of byways, known as The Lanes, withtheir many small shops. We return via Seaford.

More Eastbourne HolidaysHoliday Choice PageSpring & Autumn Breaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40-41Summer Breaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28Festive Breaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42-43Self Drive Breaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

What Alfa Includes� 6 nights dinner, room & breakfast� 3 full day excursions� Vineyard visit

Eastbourne is one of Britain’s more elegant resorts, enjoying a glorious location on theSouth Coast. Because it is sheltered by Beachy Head and the South Downs it has anexcellent sunshine record, always coming around the top of the sunshine league. It hasa spacious promenade to stroll along and the world-famous Carpet Gardens line the

seafront. Eastbourne has clean inviting beaches predominantly of shingle leading to sand at low tideand offering excellent bathing. There’s plenty to see and do with first class shops, museums, shows,concerts, dancing in the Winter Gardens and cinemas. There is also a large variety of sporting facilities,whether you want to play or spectate, such as boating, bowls, golf, putting, and walking on the SouthDowns. Our tour includes a fascinating vineyard visit and wine tasting in the holiday cost.

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Devon Towers HotelBournemouthIdeally situated on the West Cliff, a short walk from thesea front, International Centre, shops and pier. All 60bedrooms are either centrally heated or provided withelectric heaters and all have private bath or shower andWC, hair dryer, TV and tea/coffee making facilities. Thereis an attractive entrance lounge, delightful bar loungewith TV, restaurant and spacious entertainment roomwith dance floor where entertainment is provided mostevenings. Lift to all floors. Tel: 01202 553863

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Mayfair HotelBournemouthThe Mayfair is situated in tree lined Bath Road in theexclusive East Cliff of Bournemouth, a pleasant walkfrom the cliff top and town centre. There is a good localbus service with a stop right outside the hotel. There areattractive lounges and bar and entertainment is providedon 3 nights per week. The restaurant offers qualitydishes and friendly service. All 40 bedrooms have bathand shower, TV, hair dryer, telephone and tea/coffeemaking facilities. Lift, but some stairs between floors.Tel. 01202 551983

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Excursions IncludedFull Day Excursion to Weymouth and Portland.We travel first to Weymouth to spend time in thisdelightful resort, with its splendid beaches, busy harbourand many narrow shopping streets. We also have a shortstop at Portland for the spectacular view of Chesil Beach.

Full Day Excursion to Stonehenge and Salisbury.You will have the opportunity to see the ancient historicsite at Stonehenge with its double circle of blue-stoneserected more than 1000 BC (entrance included in thetour cost). We then travel across Salisbury Plain tovisit Salisbury, a city steeped in history with its famousCathedral and tranquil Cathedral Close.

Full Day Excursion to Lyndhurst and Beaulieu.A day in the New Forest, an area of beautiful unspoiltcountryside, much of it woodland, with its famous wildponies. Beaulieu is a fantastic day out for everyone, withPalace House, Abbey, National Motor Museumand Gardens which stretch down to the river’s edge(admission included in the tour cost).

6 day holidays include the excursions to Weymouthand Beaulieu. 8 day holidays include all 3 excursions.

Bournemouth is superbly situated on the sunny south coast on top of spectacular cliffswhich look down upon miles of golden sand. It is probably Britain’s most internationalresort with many visitors from the Continent providing an interesting sprinkling of foreigntongues as one strolls through the splendid gardens or browses through the remarkable

selection of shops. The town is full of flowers and there are beautifully manicured parks and gardens.The delightful "chines", small valleys in the cliffs, offer shady groves leading to the shore. The LowerGardens and Central Gardens in particular provide a lush green contrast to the nearby beach. There aremany outstanding attractions including museums, an art gallery, two piers and a wealth of eveningentertainment ranging from classical music to top name summer shows.

What Alfa Includes� 6 days - 5 nights dinner, room

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& breakfast� 6 days - 2 full day excursions� 8 days - 3 full day excursions� Entrance to Beaulieu� Entrance to Stonehenge (8 days only)

Holiday 171 - 8 DaysDEVON TOWERS - Departs Sunday - Returns SundayMay 9 £289 July 18 £354May 23 £319 Aug 1, 15 £354June 6 £339 Aug 29 £354June 20 £349 Sept 12 £329July 4 £349 Sept 19 £309Supplements per person Single Room £34

Holiday 6172 - 6 DaysMAYFAIR HOTEL - Departs Sunday - Returns FridayMay 2 £239 Aug 8 £264June 27 £264 Sept 12 £264July 18 £264 Sept 19 £259Supplements per person Single Room £26

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Excursions IncludedFull Day Excursion to Poole and Bournemouth.Travelling eastwards to the Georgian port of Poole,now a leading yacht harbour. Then on to Dorset’slargest resort, Bournemouth.

Full Day Excursion to Bridport, Abbotsbury andDorchester. We first travel to Dorchester, the countytown of Dorset, then to the ancient town of Bridportand the village of Abbotsbury on The Fleet, the lagoonbehind the amazing Chesil Beach.

Full Day Excursion to Corfe Castle and Swanage.We travel east to the Purbeck Hills and the quaint resortof Swanage.

Weymouth

Riviera Bowleaze Cove – near Weymouth

The art deco style Riviera boasts one of the most scenicpositions on the south coast, with magnificent viewsacross Weymouth Bay. A central building and separateblocks house chalet style accommodation, on twolevels with lift access or with exterior walkway.Bedrooms have bath and/or shower and WC, electricheating, television and tea/coffee making facilities.Dining is waiter served and daily entertainment includestea dances, bingo and professional cabaret. Heatedoutdoor pool from May to September, indoor swimmingpool, sauna and snooker room. Adults Only. Tel: 01305 836600

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Excursions IncludedFull Day Excursion to Carisbrooke Castle andGodshill. We travel along the southern edge of theisland before turning inland to Carisbrooke Castle(entrance included in the tour cost). Here Charles Iwas imprisoned and it is also famous for its DonkeyCentre. Returning via the picturesque village of Godshill.

Full Day Excursion to Alum Bay and Cowes. Wejourney across the island to Alum Bay, famous for itscoloured sands. Nearby are the magnificent chalkNeedles, the remains of a ridge which once joined theisland to the mainland. Returning via Britain's yachtingcapital, Cowes.

Half Day Excursion to Rosemary Vineyard and Ryde.We travel along the eastern coast and have afascinating vineyard visit (included in the tour cost)before continuing to Ryde which offers many shops anda magnificent pier with outstanding views across thebusy Solent.

Isle of Wight – Shanklin

Langham Court Hotel Shanklin

The Langham Court is situated between Shanklin towncentre and the sea front, with a short walk to both. Thehotel has a bar/lounge with dance floor which hostsentertainment on most evenings. There is a small indoorheated swimming pool and the pleasant restaurantoffers a traditional menu with friendly staff servinghome cooked meals. All bedrooms have shower andWC (some also have bath), TV, and tea/coffee makingfacilities. Lift to all floors with a few steps to upperlevels. Tel: 01983 861500

What Alfa Includes� 7 nights dinner, room & breakfast� 2 full day excursions� 1 half day excursion� Entrance to Carisbrooke Castle� Entrance to Rosemary Vineyard

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Holiday 200 & 201 - 8 DaysHol 200 - Departs Saturday - Returns SaturdayMay 22 £314Hol 201 - Departs Sunday - Returns SundayJune 6 £334 Aug 1, 8, 15, 29 £349July 4 £334Supplements per person Single Room £34

Holiday 165 - 8 DaysDeparts Saturday - Returns SaturdayJuly 24 £369 Aug 21 £369Supplements per person Single Room £34

Shanklin boasts a long, safe sandy beach which lies at the foot of the spectacular cliffs onwhich most of the town is situated. The two are connected by a cliff lift. The traditionalseaside part of town blends into the picturesque thatched cottages of Shanklin Old Townat the head of the impressive Shanklin Chine. The delightful nature trail through the Chine

is not to be missed and includes a surprising relic of the Second World War - a section of PLUTO, thePipeline Under The Ocean, which was used to pump fuel under the sea to France for the Normandylandings. Although a quieter and more intimate resort than Sandown it nevertheless has its own theatre,lively pubs and entertainments.

Weymouth is one of Britain’s oldest seaside resorts, made popular by George III whose statuestands on the promenade. It has just about everything one could ask for in a seaside town:a lovely curving bay with soft sands, a fascinating harbour with interesting old pubs andcottages, the remains of a Tudor castle, some engaging architecture, a wide variety of shops

and plenty to entertain both day and night. Add to this a bird reserve which is almost in the centre of town,a museum, an indoor swimming pool and lots of boat trips and you are sure to have an absorbing holiday.

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Bayshore HotelSandownSituated in a magnificent position on the seafront,opposite the beach and pier and close to the shoppingcentre. The hotel has a light and spacious cocktail barand lounge area, with a large dance floor whereentertainment is provided most evenings. There is a sunlounge overlooking the sea, as well as a games room, TVlounge and attractive restaurant. 80 bedrooms withcentral heating, private bath/shower and WC. Lift servesall floors (a few stairs on split level floors). Tel: 01983 403154.

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Excursions IncludedFull Day Excursion to Alum Bay and Godshill.We journey across the island to Alum Bay, famous forits coloured sands. Nearby are the magnificent chalkNeedles, the remains of a ridge which once joined theisland to the mainland. We return through the centre ofthe island, via pretty Godshill.

Full Day Excursion to Osborne House and Cowes.We journey to the north of the island to see QueenVictoria’s spectacular hideaway, Osborne House, whereshe died in 1901 (entrance included in the tour cost).We also visit Britain’s yachting capital, Cowes.

Half Day Excursion to Rosemary Vineyard and Ryde.We travel along the eastern coast and have afascinating vineyard visit (included in the tour cost)before continuing to Ryde which offers many shops anda magnificent pier with outstanding views across thebusy Solent.

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Holiday 195 - 8 DaysDeparts Saturday - Returns SaturdayMay 1 £294 July 3, 10 £366May 8 £304 July 17, 24, 31 £374May 15 £319 Aug 7 £374May 22 £339 Aug 14, 21, 28 £366May 29 £359 Sept 4 £366June 5, 12 £359 Sept 11 £354June 19, 26 £366 Sept 18 £334Supplements per person Single Room £34

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The Isle of Wight has a great deal to offer with many superb sandy beaches, mile uponmile of stunning countryside and coastal walks and all the usual modern holiday facilitiesin the resorts. Sandown is the island’s principal resort, and offers a wealth ofentertainments. Sandown Bay is the largest on the island and offers a long, safe, sandy

beach framed at either end by stunning white cliffs contrasting with the rich blue sea. There are goodshops and an open air market on Mondays. Dinosaur Isle offers life-like dinosaur models and skeletons.There is also a pier, directly in front of our hotel. In addition, Sandown boasts Brown’s Pleasure Park,swimming and squash at the Heights Leisure Centre and a fascinating Geological Museum. There areplenty of evening entertainments to suit all tastes. Nearby Brading has Wax and Doll Museums and aRoman Villa complete with mosaic floors.

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Queens HotelEastbourneThis magnificent Victorian hotel is situated in anoutstanding position overlooking the pier.125 bedroomswith central heating and bath or shower and WC. Allrooms have tea/coffee making facilities, intercom, hairdryer and TV with radio channels. Spacious publicrooms include a cocktail bar, snooker room, sun loungeand two restaurants. Several function rooms includingthe Princes Suite with its own bar where entertainmentis provided most evenings. Two lifts serve all floors(although the ground and lower ground floors are splitlevel and some stairs are unavoidable) Extensive carparking. Tel: 01323 722822

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Excursions IncludedFull Day Excursion to Battle and Rye. Battle was thesite of William the Conqueror’s victory over Harold. Itis a lovely village with a famous abbey. Rye is one ofthe Cinque Ports and the home for many years of thenovelist Henry James. Included in today’s excursionis a vineyard visit and wine tasting.

Full Day Excursion to Brighton. We travel via thedramatic Devil’s Dyke to the resort famous for its gracefulRegency buildings, the exotic iron-domed Pavilion built bythe Prince Regent, its two piers and the enticing series ofbyways, known as The Lanes, with their many small shops.

Half Day Excursion to Seaford and Alfriston. A shortexcursion takes us over the South Downs to thedelightful Cuckmere Valley.

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What Alfa Includes� 7 nights dinner, room & breakfast� 2 full day excursions� 1 half day excursion� Vineyard visit

Holiday 215 & 216 - 8 DaysHol 215 - Departs Saturday - Returns SaturdayJuly 10 £379 July 24 £379Hol 216 - Departs Sunday - Returns SundayMay 2 £309 July 4 £374May 9 £319 July 11, 18, 25 £379May 16 £329 Aug 1, 8, 15 £379May 23 £349 Aug 22, 29 £379May 30 £354 Sept 5 £369June 6, 13 £369 Sept 12 £354June 20, 27 £374 Sept 19 £344Supplements per person Single Room £34

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Eastbourne is one of Britain’s more elegant resorts, enjoying a glorious location on theSouth Coast. Because it is sheltered by Beachy Head and the South Downs it has anexcellent sunshine record, always coming around the top of the sunshine league. It hasa spacious promenade to stroll along and the world-famous Carpet Gardens line the

seafront. Eastbourne has clean inviting beaches predominantly of shingle leading to sand at low tideand offering excellent bathing. There’s plenty to see and do with first class shops, museums, shows,concerts, dancing in the Winter Gardens and cinemas. There is also a large variety of sporting facilities,whether you want to play or spectate, such as boating, bowls, golf, putting, and walking on the SouthDowns. Our tour includes a fascinating vineyard visit and wine tasting in the holiday cost.

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Esplanade HotelClactonThis attractive small hotel has a sunny southerly aspectand is situated on the Marine Parade overlooking thesea, a short walk from the pier and shops. There is arestaurant, bar and lounge. Bedrooms have private bathor shower and WC, TV, telephone, broadband, hair dryerand tea/coffee making facilities. Many rooms also havesea views and mini bar. Entertainment is provided threeevenings per week. No lift but a few ground floor roomsavailable. Tel: 01255 220450

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Excursions IncludedHalf Day Excursion to Colchester. Britain’s oldesttown grew from a Roman fortress and still has longstretches of Roman fortifications as well as a splendidNorman keep (the largest in Europe) and interestingsites from the Civil War.

Full Day Excursion to Cambridge. The dreaming spiresof Cambridge are a wonder to behold, but the river, theBotanic Gardens and the excellent shops are alsoworthy of a visit. (Guided tour of Cambridge includedin the tour cost.)

Full Day Excursion to Constable Country andIpswich. Visiting some of the sights of Constable’smost famous paintings including East Bergholt andLavenham on our way to historic Ipswich.

What Alfa Includes� 6 nights dinner, room & breakfast� 2 full day excursions� 1 half day excursion� Guided tour of Cambridge

Holiday 252 - 7 DaysDeparts Sunday - Returns SaturdayMay 9 £296 Sept 5 £309June 6 £304 Sept 19 £296June 20 £309Supplements per person Single Room £36

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Clacton is the leading resort on the Essex "Sunshine Coast" and offers every amenity foran enjoyable holiday. Its golden sands are backed by a traffic free promenade with lovelygardens - the perfect place to relax and enjoy its excellent sunshine record. The broadpier is arguably the liveliest in the country and includes a fairground and numerous other

attractions. The town offers two theatres plus bowling, golf, tennis, horse riding, water sports andpleasure flights - in short something to suit all tastes whether your idea of a holiday is to wind downand relax or to step up a gear and have a go at everything!

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New Beach HotelGreat YarmouthSituated in Great Yarmouth's most central and livelylocation, on the sea front opposite Britannia Pier andadjacent to the shops and resort amenities. (Note that itcan be quite lively in the street outside the sea facingrooms) 75 rooms with central heating and private bathor shower and WC. All rooms have tea/coffee makingfacilities, intercom, hair dryer and TV with radiochannels. Spacious cocktail bar/lounge and magnificentrestaurant with large dance floor. Entertainment mostevenings. Small lift serves most rooms. On street carparking can be arranged at no extra charge if booked inadvance. Tel: 01493 332300.

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Excursions IncludedFull Day Excursion to Norwich. Norwich is one ofBritain’s most attractive cities, a fine town with anirregular medieval street plan and many notable buildingsof all periods including a Norman Castle and imposingcathedral.

Full Day Excursion to Cromer via Caister and NorthWalsham. We return through Aylsham to Wroxhamwhere we take a short trip on the Norfolk Broads to relaxand enjoy the tranquillity and beautiful scenery (boat fareincluded in the tour cost).

Full Day Excursion to Lowestoft and Suffolk Villages.We travel first to Lowestoft, famous as a fishing port, butalso offering a harbour used by cruising yachts, two piers,and a sandy beach backed by a traffic free promenade.We return via the quaint Suffolk village of Southwold andthe town of Beccles.

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Great Yarmouth is East Anglia’s top seaside venue, a popular resort catering for manytastes. It offers a huge range of entertainments, plus sports and recreational amenities andshopping. The long sandy beach stretches for miles. Adjoining the beach is the MarineParade and the promenade where there are many attractions including the Model Village,

Pleasure Beach, and a magnificent “Sea Life Centre” containing a multitude of sea creatures. A specialfeature of the Great Yarmouth seafront are the horse-drawn landaus in which you can enjoy a ride andview the many attractions. The Marina Centre Leisure Complex also offers a range of sporting and leisureactivities. Great Yarmouth has a reputation for a great night out. It is recognised as one of the leadingresorts in Britain for live entertainment. There is a wide variety of shows and concerts, and also nightclubs, discos and pubs. In fact Great Yarmouth has everything you need for a really entertaining holiday.

What Alfa Includes� 7 nights dinner, room & breakfast� 3 full day excursions� Broads Cruise

Holiday 261 - 8 DaysDeparts Sunday - Returns Sunday May 2 £249 July 4 £319May 16 £269 July 11, 18 £329May 23 £284 Aug 1, 8 £329May 30 £304 Aug 22, 29 £324June 6 £314 Sept 5 £324June 20, 27 £319 Sept 12 £309Supplements per person Single Room £34

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Hotel De ParisCromerA delightful and unusual hotel, occupying the finestposition in Cromer, close to the shops and historicparish church and directly overlooking the pier andbeach. Superb reception lounge, cocktail bar, gamesroom and TV lounge. Delightful restaurant with smalldance floor and entertainment most evenings. 54spacious bedrooms with central heating and privatebath/shower and WC, most with excellent views overthe sea or across the town to Cromer Woods. All roomshave tea/coffee making facilities, hair dryer and TV withradio channels. Lift (few stairs to some rooms) Limitedcar parking. Tel: 01263 513141 Guests 513191.

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Excursions IncludedFull Day Excursion to Bure Valley Railway and theBroads. We make the short journey to Aylsham for atrip to Wroxham on Norfolk’s longest narrow gaugerailway. After a break for lunch (not included) and timeto inspect the local crafts we take a gentle cruise onthe relaxing “Broads” (train and boat fares includedin the tour cost).

Full Day Excursion to Sandringham. Through Wells-next-the-Sea, a quaint, thriving port with a uniqueatmosphere. We continue along the coast and theninland to Royal Sandringham for a look round theSandringham Royal Estate (entrance to museum andgardens included; entrance not possible on August 14departures when Royal Family is in residence).

Full Day Excursion to Norwich. Norfolk’s county townis still based on a medieval street plan and has manydelightful buildings and alleyways. Its splendid cathedralis well worth a visit but it also boasts a castle andexcellent shops.

Half Day Excursion to Sheringham a seaside townalong the coast from Cromer. There is a splendid craftcentre with traditional rural crafts which have been partof North Norfolk life for generations.

What Alfa Includes� 7 nights dinner, room & breakfast� 3 full day excursions� 1 half day excursion� Train ride� Broads Cruise� Entrance to Sandringham Gardens & Museum

Holiday 265 - 8 DaysDeparts Saturday - Returns SaturdayMay 8 £299 July 3, 10, 31 £352May 15 £309 Aug 14 £352May 22 £319 Sept 4 £352May 29 £329 Sept 11 £339June 12, 19 £352 Sept 18 £309Supplements per person Single Room £34

Sea View £24

Cromer was once a small fishing village which has now grown into a bustling familyholiday resort, with superb sunshine records. This attractive, small resort is full ofcharacter with its narrow twisting streets in the town centre and lively seafrontpromenade behind the sandy beach. Colourful gardens offer quiet relaxation but if you’re

feeling energetic there are leisure facilities available including bowling greens, tennis courts, squash andgolf. During the summer season there’s a varied entertainments programme available at the famous PierPavilion. Cromer is set amidst the pleasant countryside of North Norfolk with its leafy country lanes,villages with their flint cottages and of course the Norfolk Broads, miles and miles of waterwaysweaving their way through this unique landscape. On this holiday you will have the opportunity totake a trip on the Broads and visit some of Norfolk’s principal sights on our excursions.

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Royal HotelSkegnessSituated in its own grounds at the southern end ofthe promenade, looking towards the sea and an easystroll from Skegness’s principal attractions. All 70bedrooms are centrally heated with bath or shower andWC, tea/coffee making facilities and TV. There is a loungebar, games room and a ballroom with entertainment threeevenings per week. Lift serves the two main floorsalthough there are some stairs to ground floor rooms andthe hotel is not suitable for wheelchair users. Tel: 01754 762301

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Excursions IncludedFull Day Excursion to Boston and Spalding. Both ofthese towns have rich histories dating from Normantimes. Boston was a hugely important port until the riversilted up in the late 1600s. The religious persecution of theseventeenth century was nowhere more bitterly foughtthan in Lincolnshire and led to the founding of the greatAmerican city of the same name by people from Boston.

Full Day Excursion to Lincoln. Lincoln’s splendidcathedral is one of the finest in the country and issurrounded by many other fascinating buildings ofall periods including its castle which houses one of fourremaining original copies of Magna Carta.

Full Day Excursion to Mablethorpe, Louth andWainfleet. We have a short break at Mablethorpe, a smallresort once frequented by the poet Tennyson and notablefor its splendid sands. We continue on to Louth, an ancientmarket town on the Wolds with a mixture of Elizabethanand Georgian buildings and a splendid church. In theafternoon we visit Wainfleet for a fascinating tour ofBateman’s Brewery (entrance included in the tour cost).

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Skegness is the largest resort on the Lincolnshire coast and has been a favourite holidaydestination for decades. Wide, clean, award-winning beaches are amongst the fineattributes of this lively town. Between the North and South Parades and the beach youwill find a boating lake, bowling greens, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, mini golf

and the lovely Compass Gardens and Tower Gardens. In the evening the town comes to life in a differentway with the Pleasure Beach lit up and theatre audiences throng to see popular stars entertain.Skegness has everything to make your holiday complete.

What Alfa Includes� 6 nights dinner, room & breakfast� 3 full day excursions� Brewery visit

Holiday 272 - 7 DaysDeparts Sunday - Returns SaturdayApr 18 £249 July 25 £309May 2 £259 Aug 1, 8, 15 £314May 16 £279 Aug 29 £309July 4 £309 Sept 26 £279Supplements per person Single Room £29

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Cumberland HotelScarboroughVery well situated on the South Cliff a few minutes’walk from the Spa complex, beach and town centrewith excellent views of the town from the north facingrooms. This excellent hotel has recently beenextensively refurbished. 86 bedrooms with centralheating, private bath or shower and WC. All rooms havetea/coffee making facilities, hair dryer and TV.Entertainment is provided most evenings in theballroom. There is an attractive restaurant and quietlounge. Lift serves all floors (few stairs to some rooms)On street car parking using complimentary permitavailable at reception. Tel: 01723 361826 Guests: 362863

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Excursions IncludedFull Day Excursion to North York Moors and Whitby.We travel inland along the southern edge of the NorthYork Moors to Pickering with its magnificent 12th centurycastle. Then over the moors to Whitby, incomparablysituated on the banks of the River Esk and with a skylinedominated by the remains of the ancient abbey.

Full Day Excursion to Bridlington and Beverley.A short journey brings us to Bridlington, a lively seasideresort and fishing port. Further south lies Beverley, adelightful town with many Georgian buildings and thefamous 13th century Minster.

Full Day Excursion to York one of the world’sgreat tourism cities with its wealth of places to visitincluding the Roman walls, the famous Minster,the fascinating Yorvik centre, the National RailwayMuseum – as well as some splendid shops!Please note: clients joining at Huddersfield, Bradford, Pudsey andLeeds are picked up en route by the tour coach. (Clients from othertowns in West Yorkshire have to travel via Burtonwood Services andare recommended to join at one of the these four points instead.)

Scarborough is arguably the oldest seaside resort in Britain - a Dr Wittie of Scarboroughwas advocating sea bathing as long ago as 1660, more than a century before it becamepopular in Regency Brighton! But Scarborough is much older even than this - a cursoryglance at the headland which divides Scarborough’s two bays reveals the impressive

medieval castle. The name Scarborough is a Viking one and the castle grounds conceal the remains of aRoman signal station. The busy harbour is haven to a welter of fishing vessels and there are the usualseaside pursuits a-plenty on the adjacent South Bay promenade which leads to the Spa. The steep hillsides are beautifully landscaped and there are many attractive parks and gardens. The resort is notedfor its theatres and there is an art gallery and several small museums.


Holiday 276 - 8 DaysDeparts Sunday - Returns SundayMay 2 £266 July 4 £334May 9 £289 July 18, 25 £339May 16 £299 Aug 1, 15, 22 £339May 30 £324 Aug 29 £336June 6, 13 £329 Sept 5 £336June 20, 27 £334 Sept 19 £319Supplements per person Single Room £34

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Hydro HotelDouglasThis friendly family run hotel is situated in the centreof Douglas seafront overlooking the bay and a fewminutes' walk from the seafront shops. Many bedroomshave been recently refurbished and all rooms arecentrally heated with private bath or shower and WC,tea/coffee making facilities, TV with satellite facility andtelephones. Bar with entertainment on two evenings.Lift to all floors (with a few stairs to the bedrooms). Tel: 01624 676870

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Excursions IncludedFull Day Northern Island Tour. Including visits to theother large town, Ramsey, and the ancient harbourtown of Peel with its fortified cathedral enclave.

Full Day Southern Island Tour. Visiting Port Erin,Cregneash village at the tip of the island with views ofCalf Sound and Calf of Man and stopping at Castletown.

Half Day Tour to Laxey. A short trip to the attractiveformer mining village of Laxey with its spectacularwater wheel.

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The Isle of Man is a unique cocktail of ingredients, which blend to make a never to beforgotten holiday experience. Its scenery combines a beautiful coastline of sandy beachesand rocky points with a mountainous interior which is never more than a few minutes' away.The architecture in Douglas is predominantly Victorian but in the villages and towns

elsewhere on the island there is a rich cultural heritage of harbours and castles, with many traces of ancientViking and Celtic history. Trips on the Victorian transport systems, consisting of horse drawn trams, theelectric railway and steam train are all strongly recommended. Douglas has many shops and entertainmentsincluding two modern shopping malls, a theatre, nightclubs, discos, cinemas, ten pin bowling and a casino.But it is above all the relaxed pace of life, the warm friendly welcome and the reminders of a less hectic agewhich most visitors recall as they look back on their stay on this wonderful island.


Holiday 592 - 7 DaysDeparts Sunday - Returns SaturdayApr 25 £304 Aug 1, 8, 15, 22 £369May 2, 9 £354 Sept 5 £369May 23 £359 Sept 12 £359June 13, 20, 27 £369 Sept 26 £349July 4, 11, 18, 25 £369 Oct 3, 17 £314Supplements per person Single Room £69

Ferry CrossingsOutward Heysham - Douglas TimeDepart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.15Arrive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.00Return Douglas - Heysham TimeDepart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 08.45Arrive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.30

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Hydro HotelLlandudnoIdeally placed on the sea front close to the AberconwyCentre and a short walk from Llandudno's wonderfulshops, Pier and Happy Valley gardens. Largeentertainment suite with dance floor and entertainmentmost evenings. Superb "Looking Glass" bar with viewsover the bay, sun lounge and games room with snooker.120 bedrooms with central heating and private bath orshower and WC. All rooms have tea/coffee makingfacilities, hair dryer and TV with radio channels. Manyrooms have views over the bay or over the town to theSnowdonian mountains in the distance. Lift serves mostfloors (split level floors mean some stairs to mostrooms). Some ground floor rooms available. Car parking.Tel: 01492 870101.

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Llandudno

Seaside Wales

Excursions IncludedFull Day Excursion to Vale of Clwyd and Llangollen.A delightful journey via Bodelwyddan with its famousmarble church and then through the Cambrian mountainsto the ancient town of Llangollen on the River Dee, hometo the International Eisteddfod. Returning via theConway Valley.

Full Day Excursion to Caernarvon and Snowdonia.A magnificent journey today takes us along the shoresof Conwy Bay to Caernarvon, with its magnificentcastle beside the harbour. We then turn inland throughto Porthmadog. We see more of Snowdonia on thereturn journey via Llanberis, at the foot of Snowdon.

Half Day Excursion to Betwys-y-Coed and SwallowFalls. A delightful journey up the Vale of Clwyd takes usto the town of Betws-y-Coed and the nearby beautyspot of Swallow Falls.


Holiday 351 - 8 DaysDeparts Sunday - Returns SundayApr 25 £254 June 6, 13, 20, 27 £339May 2 £274 July 4, 11, 18, 25 £339May 9 £289 Aug 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 £339May 16 £299 Sept 5 £339May 23 £314 Sept 12 £324May 30 £329 Sept 19 £309Supplements per person Single Room £34

Sea View £24

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Situated on its own peninsula between the Great Orme and Little Orme Heads, Llandudnoboasts two superb beaches. The shingly North Shore (outside our hotel) is the busier ofthe two with its Victorian Pier, boat trips, donkey rides, Punch and Judy shows and muchmore. The sandy west shore is quieter with miles of sands and panoramic views of the

Snowdonia mountain range in the distance. Llandudno is a highly attractive resort with its magnificentcrescent of hotels, broad tree-lined streets and elegant shops all combining to produce a uniqueatmosphere. There are two golf courses. A tramway and cable car both offer a route to the summit ofthe Great Orme (which also boasts a superb dry ski slope - one of the best in Britain). There is plenty todo both by day and by night and you are sure never to have a dull moment at what many would claim tobe the most complete of all British holiday resorts.

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George IV HotelCricciethThis latest addition to the Leisureplex group is situatedon the High Street in the centre of Criccieth withmagnificent views towards the sea and castle frommany bedrooms. 47 bedrooms with central heating andbath or shower and WC (most have bath and shower).All rooms have tea/coffee making facilities, intercom,hair dryer and TV with radio channels. Extensive publicareas include a delightful cocktail bar, attractive largerestaurant, entertainment room with additional bar anda cosy lounge. A small lift serves first and second floors(not the third floor). Ample car parking. Tel: 01766 522168.

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Seaside Wales

Excursions IncludedFull Day Excursion to Portmeirion Village. This uniquevillage is set on its own peninsula on the southernshores of Snowdonia. Its dreamlike Italianate qualitymade it the setting for the famous TV series ThePrisoner. There are lovely gardens and fascinating vistasat every turn (entrance included in tour cost).

Full Day Excursion to Snowdon. The unique SnowdonMountain Railway rises to within 66’ of the summit ofWales’s highest mountain and provides unforgettableviews of some of the finest mountain scenery in theBritish Isles (fare included in tour cost - service stopspart way in severe weather).

Full Day Excursion to Dolgellau, Tywyn andBarmouth. A lovely journey to explore the northern partof mid Wales takes us south to Dolgellau and then on tothe coast at Tywyn, home of the Tal-y-Llyn railway. Wereturn via the coastal resort of Barmouth and pastHarlech to Criccieth.

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Criccieth lies on the south side of the Llyn Peninsula with splendid views over Cardigan Bay.It is home to a medieval castle, built by the Welsh in the mid-thirteenth century but latertaken by Edward I who incorporated it into his ring of castles designed to maintain Normancontrol. It was captured by Owain Glyndwr in the uprising of 1404 and the scorch marks

from that battle can still be seen! The castle headland divides the town into two with a pebbly beach tothe west and a lovely sheltered mainly sandy beach to the east. Nearby is the village of Llanystumdwy,which boasts a museum devoted to David Lloyd George, the “Welsh Wizard”, whose family once lived inCriccieth. The countryside around Criccieth is breathtaking with fabulous coastal views over Cardigan Bay,awesome mountain scenery in Snowdonia and delightful gardens and castles at every turn.

What Alfa Includes� 6 nights dinner, room & breakfast� 3 full day excursions� Entrance to Portmeirion� Snowdon railway trip

Holiday 367 - 7 DaysDeparts Sunday - Returns SaturdayMay 2 £284 July 11, 25 £309May 16 £289 Aug 8, 22 £309May 30 £299 Sept 5 £309June 13, 27 £309 Sept 19 £284Supplements per person Single Room £29

Holiday 367 - 7 DaysDeparts Sunday - Returns SaturdayMay 2 £284 July 11, 25 £309May 16 £289 Aug 8, 22 £309May 30 £299 Sept 5 £309June 13, 27 £309 Sept 19 £284Supplements per person Single Room £29

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Giltar HotelTenbyExcellently situated overlooking South Beach andCaldey Island and within easy walking distance of thetown centre. The hotel has a cellar bar with dance floorand lively entertainment most evenings including bingo,dancing and sing-along. The TV lounge and restauranthave sea views and there is also a games room.Bedrooms have private bath or shower and WC, TV andtea/coffee making facilities. (Single rooms have showercubicle and WC.) Lift serves most rooms. Tel: 01834 842507

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Tenby

Seaside Wales

Excursions IncludedFull Day Excursion to Fishguard and St. Davids. Wemake a visit to St.David’s, the smallest Cathedral townin Britain. We then continue to Llys-y-fran, a hugereservoir and country park with an interestingexhibition. Continuing on to the port of Fishguard, sceneof the surrender of the last invaders of Britain - a Frenchexpeditionary force in 1797.

Full Day Excursion to Pembroke and Haverfordwest.A visit to the busy county town of Pembrokshire,dominated by its Norman Castle. Then on to Pembroke,which has an even more spectacular castle, birthplaceof Henry VII (entrance not included).

Full Day Excursion to Laugharne and Carmarthen.Laugharne (pronounced Larne) is the former home of thepoet Dylan Thomas, immortalised in his work “UnderMilk Wood”, but it is interesting in itself as an ancienttown with a Welsh castle and quaint winding streets.


Holiday 382 - 7 DaysDeparts Sunday - Returns SaturdayApr 25 £274 June 20, 27 £319May 2 £289 July 4, 11, 18, 25 £319May 9 £294 Aug 1, 8 £319May 16 £299 Aug 22 £314May 23 £304 Aug 29 £309May 30 £314 Sept 5 £309June 6 £314 Sept 12 £299Supplements per person Sea View £22

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Tenby is a uniquely attractive resort. Its pastel coloured buildings, narrow streets, fortifiedwalls and the quality of the light from its shimmering bays give it an atmosphere which isreminiscent of the Mediterranean. Its medieval castle was bombarded into submission byCromwell using artillery on both land and sea and the feeling of a town whose history is

much richer than most seaside resorts is very strong as one ambles around the narrow streets or stopsfor a drink in one of the many bars or cafés. The fifteenth century Tudor Merchants House gives aninsight into life when it was a busy trading port. Tenby has four magnificent sandy beaches and adelightful harbour which is always busy with pleasure craft and the regular ferries which serve nearbyCaldey Island monastery, a “must” to explore during your stay.

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Selborne HotelDunoonSuperbly situated looking south across the Clyde withpleasant lawns reaching down to the promenade andwater's edge. All the public rooms and many of thebedrooms offer uninterrupted views of the river which isa constant source of interest. Ground floor areas haverecently been extensively refurbished and include a TVlounge, bar lounge with dance floor, quiet lounge andgames room. 98 bedrooms with central heating andprivate bath or shower and WC. All rooms havetea/coffee making facilities, hair dryer and TV with radiochannels. Entertainment is provided most evenings inthe bar lounge. The lift serves almost all rooms.Car parking available. Tel: 01369 702761.

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Bonnie Scotland

Excursions IncludedHalf Day Excursion to Lochgoilhead, a small village atthe head of fjord-like Loch Goil, approached via a steepdescent from Rest and be Thankful Pass.

Full Day Excursion to Rothesay. Today’s journey takesus to Colintraive and then via a short ferry crossing tothe Isle of Bute. We continue to its capital, Rothesay,one of the Clyde’s most famous resorts which alsoboasts a fine castle.

Full Day Loch Lomond & Helensburgh. We travelalongside Loch Eck and the upper reaches of Loch Fyne,over ‘Rest and be Thankful’ pass to Long Loch thenalongside Loch Long and Gare Loch to Helensburgh, onthe Clyde. In the afternoon we journey along thewestern side of Loch Lomond before retracing our stepsback to Dunoon.

Half Day Cowal Peninsula. A delightful short tour toexplore the area immediately around Dunoon visitingInnellan and Toward, Kilmun Church and Strone.

Dunoon & ArgyllDunoon is splendidly situated on the western shores of the Firth of Clyde, where LochLong and Holy Loch join the sea. It boasts some lovely gardens, two bays, and a flatpromenade - perfect for that most traditional of seaside occupations, strolling along theprom! There is a modern indoor swimming pool with solarium and sauna, bowling

greens, squash and tennis courts and both 9 and 18 hole golf courses. There is a cinema and, in theseason, entertainment at the Queens Hall. Within just a few miles is some of Scotland’s mostspectacular mountain scenery in the Argyll Forest Park. The journeys along Loch Eck and to Colintraiveare amongst the most memorable anywhere in Scotland.



& breakfast� 2 full day excursions� 2 half day excursions

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Holiday 410 - 8 DaysDeparts Saturday - Returns SaturdayMay 1 £264 July 10, 24 £324May 15 £284 Aug 7, 21 £324May 29 £314 Sept 4 £324June 12 £314 Sept 18 £314June 26 £324Supplements per person Single Room £34

Sea View £24

Holiday 412 - 7 DaysDeparts Sunday - Returns SaturdayMay 9 £264 Aug 1, 15 £294May 23 £284 Aug 29 £289June 6, 20 £289 Sept 12 £284July 4, 18 £294Supplements per person Single Room £29

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Bonnie Scotland

Arrochar HotelArrocharBeautifully situated on the shores of Loch Long, thehotel has magnificent views of the Loch and the“Arrochar Alps”. There is a lounge bar and restaurantoffering a choice of menus. All bedrooms have privatebath or shower and WC, shaver point, hair dryer, radio,TV, tea/coffee making facilities and individual heating.The lift serves all rooms. Tel: 01301 702484

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Excursions IncludedFull Day Excursion to the Trossachs. Travelling firstvia Crianlarich, Lochearnhead, Loch Lubnaig and theFalls of Leny to Callander. Then on past Loch Venacharto the Trossachs. Returning via Aberfoyle.

Full Day Excursion to Helensburgh and LochLomond. We travel alongside Loch Long and Gare Lochto Helensburgh, on the Bonnie Clyde. In the afternoonwe journey along the western side of Loch Lomondbefore taking a trip on the loch (included in the tourcost) and returning to Arrochar.

Full Day Excursion to Glasgow. With its magnificentbuildings and delightful parks beside the Clyde, Glasgowhas become one of Europe’s most dynamic and culturedcities. A vibrant environment in total contrast to thequiet serenity of the Highlands. The short journey toGlasgow allows us plenty of time for shopping. More Loch Lomond Holidays

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Loch Lomond & The TrossachsThis tour is a great introduction to the rich variety of Scotland which has bewitchedtourists for centuries. Arrochar nestles at the head of Loch Long amongst the “ArrocharAlps”, the most spectacular peak of which is Ben Arthur, also known as The Cobbler. Thisis Scotland at its most serene and most inspiring, with the craggy mountains looking down

upon the sheltered sea loch. It is hard to believe we are only a short drive from the centre of Glasgow.We exploit this situation to the full with a superb excursion programme which includes not only thescenic delights of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs, but also a visit to Scotland’s largest city which hasre-invented itself in recent years to become one of the most interesting and dynamic cities in Europe.

What Alfa Includes� 6 nights dinner, room & breakfast� 3 full day excursions� Loch Lomond Cruise

Holiday 422 - 7 DaysDeparts Sunday - Returns SaturdayApr 11 £284 Aug 29 £304May 23 £294 Sept 19 £299June 13 £304Supplements per person Single Room £49

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Bonnie Scotland

Excursions IncludedFull Day Excursion to Mallaig. Along the famous“Road to the Isles” to this delightful fishing port,superbly situated overlooking the Sound of Sleatand the Cuillin Mountains of Skye.

Full Day Excursion to Oban. Oban is the principal townon the west coast and the port for many of the ferryservices to the Hebridean Islands. It has a lively harbourand many shops and restaurants.

Full Day Excursion to the Isle of Skye. A scenicjourney takes us along Loch Lochy, then past the FiveSisters of Kintail to the much photographed Eilean DonanCastle. We continue to Kyle of Lochalsh and then acrossto Skye with a short tour of this enchanting Island.

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Fort William, the “Outdoor Capital of the UK”, is not only an important tourist centre but alsoa splendid location from which to explore the magnificent Western Highlands. It is situatedat the southern end of the Great Glen, on the shores of Loch Linnhe, beneath towering BenNevis, Britain’s highest mountain. For those who do not feel quite up to the ascent of Ben

Nevis, nearby Aonach Mor offers Britain’s only alpine cable car, rising over 2000 feet to the Snowgooserestaurant, from where there are spectacular views of the Great Glen. The surrounding countryside hassome of Britain’s most spectacular and romantic scenery and its torrid history has produced over 30battlefields in the Lochaber area alone. As a touring centre Fort William is unrivalled and our splendidexcursion programme makes the best of this with coverage of many of the area’s most interesting places.

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& breakfast� 3 full day excursions

Holiday 431 - 8 DaysDeparts Sunday - Returns SundayMay 9 £299 July 4, 18 £344May 23 £309 Aug 1, 15, 29 £344June 6 £339 Sept 12 £324June 20 £339Supplements per person Single Room £34

Sea View £24

Holiday 432 - 7 DaysDeparts Sunday - Returns SaturdayMay 2 £259 July 25 £314May 16 £284 Aug 8, 22 £314May 30 £299 Sept 5 £314June 13, 27 £309 Sept 19 £309July 11 £309Supplements per person Single Room £29

Sea View £22

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Croit Anna HotelFort WilliamSituated in an isolated position on the shores of LocheLinnhe with spectacular views across the loch fromall of the public rooms and most of the bedrooms, theCroit Anna offers a comfortable and friendly base inwhich to relax. All 92 bedrooms have central heatingand/or individual electric heating, bath or showerand WC, hair dryer, radio, TV and tea/coffee makingfacilities. There is a panoramic lounge, two bars, terraceand entertainment most evenings. There is no lift buta number of ground floor rooms are available uponrequest and subject to availability. Extensive carparking. Tel: 01397 702268

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Caledonian HotelUllapoolThe Caledonian Ullapool Hotel is set in the heart of thisbeautiful West Coast of Scotland fishing village, withviews of the harbour and Loch Broom. Dining is eitherin the Mackenzie restaurant or the hotel’s public bistroadjacent to the bar and TV lounge. Each of the 83bedrooms has a bath or shower and WC, TV andtea/coffee making facilities. No lift. Tel: 01854 612306

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Bonnie Scotland

Holiday ItinerarySunday Home - Interchange - Glasgow - Dunoon.Staying overnight at Selborne Hotel Tel: (01369) 702761.

Monday Dunoon - Loch Lomond - Glencoe - FortWilliam - Drumnadrochit - Ullapool. An incrediblejourney takes us through the finest scenery in Scotland.

Tuesday Full Day Excursion to Gairloch andInverewe Garden. Inverewe Gardens are remarkable -a collection of trees and plants from the four corners ofthe earth, often planted in hollows hewn from the rockand all bathed by the warm waters of the Gulf Stream(entrance included).

Wednesday At leisure in Ullapool.

Thursday Full Day Excursion to Thurso and JohnO’Groats. Travelling along the east coast to thenorthernmost tip of mainland Scotland before turning westto Thurso and returning via Dounreay and Strathnaven.

Friday Ullapool - Inverness - Aviemore - Perthshire.Staying overnight in Callander.

Saturday Perthshire - Stirling - South Uplands -Interchange - Home.

Ullapool nestles on a small river delta on the shores of the fjord-like Loch Broom. It has avery different atmosphere from the resorts further south and the visitor cannot help butsense the close links to the Outer Hebrides (for which it is the chief mainland port) and theother countries which border the north Atlantic. Here is some of the most beautiful unspoilt

scenery in the world. Majestic mountains surround it on all sides and nearby are superb beaches, forests,hidden glens and waterfalls, all caressed by the gulf stream which gives it sub-tropical gardens andcomparatively mild weather. Ullapool has a leisure centre and in the evening the town is surprisinglylively with many bars and restaurants. In good summer weather trips to the Summer Isles are possible.

What Alfa Includes� 4 nights dinner, room & breakfast

in Ullapool� 1 night dinner, room & breakfast

in Dunoon� 1 night dinner, room & breakfast in Perthshire� 2 full day excursions� Entrance to Inverewe Garden

Holiday 452 - 7 DaysDeparts Sunday - Returns SaturdayMay 16 £329 Aug 8 £349June 13 £339 Sept 5, 12 £349July 11 £349 Oct 3 £329Supplements per person Single Room £54

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National HotelDingwallThis impressive Victorian sandstone building is situatedin the centre of Dingwall and is a focal point for the localcommunity. All bedrooms have private bath or showerand WC, tea/coffee making facilities and TV.Entertainment is provided in the lounge bar. No lift. Tel: 01349 862166

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Excursions IncludedFull Day Excursion to Ullapool and Loch Maree.Today we see some of Scotland’s most magnificentcoastal scenery as we travel to Loch Maree, passInverewe, with its famous gardens, and Ullapool,situated on the edge of fjord-like Loch Broom.

Full Day Excursion to Inverness and Loch Ness.A short journey takes us to the Capital of the Highlandsset on the banks of the River Ness. Nearby is CullodenField where the last battle on British soil was fought in1746. We travel along the banks of fabulous Loch Nessto Drumnadrochit near Castle Urquhart, scene of manyof the sightings of “Nessie”.

Full Day Excursion to John O’Groats. Though thereare small villages and occasional castles, such as thoseat Dunbeath and Dunrobin, for the most part this is awild and spectacular coastline, terminating with theStacks of Duncansby and John O’Groats - surprisinglynamed after a Dutchman, Jan de Groot, who started thefirst ferry service to Orkney.

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general. The historic Town House is attached to an even older tower which contains a museum. Dingwallis very well placed to take in the sights of this fascinating part of Scotland and within easy reach areBritain’s most northerly shores near John O’Groats, the Black Isle on the east coast, the attractive villagesof Gairloch and Ullapool on the west coast and in the south, Inverness, the capital of the Highlands.


Holiday 467 - 7 DaysDeparts Sunday - Returns SaturdayApr 25 £259 July 4, 25 £294May 16 £274 Aug 15 £289May 30 £279 Sept 5 £289June 13 £289 Sept 12 £279Supplements per person Single Room £29

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Loirston HotelBallaterSituated in the centre of the village of Ballater, with itsQueen Victoria’s Station, 8 miles from Balmoral Castle.Log fires in the lounge and a wood panelled entrancefoyer create a welcoming atmosphere. There is arestaurant and bar with entertainment two evenings perweek. Bedrooms have bath or shower and WC,tea/coffee making facilities and TV. No lift. Tel: 01339 755413

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Royal Deeside & Aberdeen

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Excursions IncludedHalf Day Excursion to Aberdeen. We travel along themagnificent Dee valley to Aberdeen, the “Granite City”,with its lovely pink granite buildings and delightful floraldisplays.

Half Day Excursion to Royal Deeside. We travel westto Balmoral Castle, pausing at Crathie Church (entranceto Balmoral is included in the tour cost when thecastle is open which is April-July only).

Full Day Excursion to Grantown and the WhiskyTrail. Today’s journey takes us through somespectacular scenery to Cock Bridge and Tomintoul andon to Grantown, then along the Spey Valley, visiting oneof the many distilleries for which this area is famous(distillery visit included in the tour cost).

Full Day Excursion to Arbroath and Glamis. We travelby the thriving port of Montrose to picturesque Arbroathrenowned for its ‘smokies’, delicious smoked haddockand also for its smoked salmon. We continue to GlamisCastle, family seat of the Queen Mother and macabresetting for Shakespeare’s ‘Macbeth’ (entranceincluded in the tour cost).

This holiday features the area of Scotland so long favoured by the Royal Family - RoyalDeeside. It is based in the small town of Ballater which lies among heather covered hillswhere the River Muick joins the River Dee, a few miles from Balmoral Castle. To the northlie the magnificent Cairngorm Mountains and to the south the mountains of Lochnagar

(setting for a children's book by the Prince of Wales) and the ski area at Glen Shee. To the east lies therich farming land of the lower Dee valley and the surprising floral city of Aberdeen, famous for its rosesand the pink granite which gives it its famous soubriquet "The Granite City". Our excursions cover notonly Deeside and Aberdeen, but also parts of the Spey Valley and the lovely countryside of Forfar andAngus, which is little known to most English visitors.

What Alfa Includes� 6 nights dinner, room & breakfast� 2 full day excursions� 2 half day excursions� Entrance to Balmoral (when possible)� Entrance to Glamis Castle� Distillery Visit

Holiday 502 - 7 DaysDeparts Sunday - Returns SaturdayApr 25 £264 Aug 22 £334May 9 £314 Sept 5 £334July 4, 11 £334 Sept 19 £314Supplements per person Single Room £66

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Holiday 5103 - 5 DaysDeparts Wednesday - Returns SundayMay 12 £224 Aug 4 £229June 23 £224Supplements per person Single Room £23

Sea View £16

Holiday 5101 - 5 DaysDeparts Wednesday - Returns SundayMay 26 £199 Aug 18 £214June 9 £209 Sept 1 £214July 7, 21 £214 Sept 15 £204Supplements per person Single Room £23

Sea View £16

Holiday 5111 - 5 DaysDeparts Wednesday - Returns SundayMay 5 £169 Aug 11 £204May 19 £179 Aug 25 £199June 2, 16 £199 Sept 8 £194June 30 £199 Sept 15 £184July 14, 28 £204 Sept 22 £174Supplements per person Single Room £23

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Steamship & Steam Trains Ilfracombe & Exmoor


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After a day taking in the gloriousRegency architecture of Bath or thescenic splendour of the Mendips,there is nothing better than to relax

with a drink at the Anchor Head and watch the sungo down over Weston Bay!

Excursions IncludedFull Day Excursion to Bath. Already a spa resort inRoman times, Bath became the height of fashion duringthe eighteenth century and has many fine Georgianbuildings dating from that era. The Pump Room is wellworth a visit and there are several museums, includingthe world’s largest costume museum. There is also afine medieval abbey.

Full Day Excursion to Cheddar Gorge and Wells.Through spectacular Cheddar Gorge, which has thehighest inland cliffs in the country, to England's smallestcity, Wells, to see its glorious cathedral.

Anchor Head Hotel Weston-Super-Mare

Splendidly situated between Weston's two piers and closeto the boating slipway and a small beach; the promenadewalk begins right next to the hotel. 52 bedrooms withcentral heating and private bath/shower and WC. Allrooms have tea/coffee making facilities, hair dryer and TVwith radio channels. Attractive TV lounge and delightfulbar with dance floor where entertainment is provided mostevenings. There are magnificent views of the bay from theTV lounge, restaurants and many of the bedrooms. Smalllift serves all floors (few stairs from lift to restaurant). Tel: 01934 620880

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What Alfa Includes� 4 nights dinner, room & breakfast� 2 full day excursions� SS Great Britain visit � Steam train ride

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From our base in Weston-super-Mare, we visit two of Somerset’smost interesting reminders of theGolden Age of Steam, taking in

fascinating Bristol Docks and the beautifulSomerset countryside along the way.

Excursions IncludedFull Day Excursion to SS Great Britain and Bristol. Inthe morning we visit the stately grandeur of the onlysurviving 19th century iron-hulled steam ship the SSGreat Britain (entrance included in the tour cost),before exploring the fascinating docks and the rest ofthis ancient maritime city.

Full Day Excursion to the West Somerset Railwayand Minehead. We travel to Bishops Lydeard to catchour own slice of the Golden Age of Steam, chuggingthrough miles of sylvan scenery and restored periodstations to Minehead (train fare included in the tourcost) where we spend a relaxing afternoon exploringthe beach and peaceful old town.

Anchor Head Hotel Weston-Super-Mare

See Weston-Super-Mare & Bath holidays for descriptionof Anchor Head Hotel.

What Alfa Includes� 4 nights dinner, room & breakfast� 2 full day excursions� Entrance to Clovelly

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The unspoilt landscape of Exmoor, thespectacular cliffs and lovely covesand the warm friendly welcome allcombine to make North Devon one

of England’s most treasured holiday destinations.

Excursions IncludedFull Day Excursion to Bideford and Clovelly. A visit tothe ancient port of Bideford and then on to the delightfullypreserved private village of Clovelly, with its singlecobbled street tumbling down to the sea (entranceincluded in the tour cost).

Full Day Excursion to Dunster and Minehead. We travel along the north coast of Devon to picturesqueDunster, a fascinating historic village with a Normancastle steeped in history. Returning via Minehead, a wellknown holiday resort with a wealth of attractions.

Imperial Hotel Ilfracombe

This well known hotel is situated in one of the bestpositions in Ilfracombe, overlooking the gardens andsplendid Landmark Theatre and Conference Centre,close to the shops and only a short almost level walkfrom the harbour. 104 rooms with central heating andbath or shower and WC. All rooms have tea/coffeemaking facilities, intercom, hair dryer and TV with radiochannels. There is a TV lounge, attractive cocktail barand sun lounge. Dance floor where entertainment isprovided most evenings. Lift to all floors (stairs to somerooms on split level floors) Tel: 01271 862536

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Holiday 5147 - 5 DaysDeparts Monday - Returns FridayJune 14 £199 Sept 13 £199July 5, 19 £204 Sept 20 £189Aug 23 £204Supplements per person Single Room £23

Holiday 5131 - 5 DaysDeparts Wednesday - Returns SundayMay 5 £204 July 14, 28 £234May 19 £214 Aug 11, 25 £234June 2 £224 Sept 8 £229June 16, 30 £234 Sept 22 £214Supplements per person Single Room £23


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Bideford & Clovelly Cornish Gardens

What Alfa Includes� 4 nights dinner, room & breakfast� 2 full day excursions� Entrance to Dartington Crystal� Entrance to Clovelly

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Bideford’s historic quayside wasonce amongst the busiest inEngland. Today it is a relaxing town,with many reminders of its maritime

heritage. Clovelly and Tintagel are two of the mostintriguing villages in the south west.

Excursions IncludedFull Day Excursion to Clovelly and Great Torrington.Today we visit Great Torrington, home of the famousglass works (factory visit included in the tour cost)before continuing to the spectacular village of Clovellywhich tumbles down to the sea (entrance included inthe tour cost).

Full Day Excursion to Bude and Tintagel. We journeysouth along the beautiful north Cornwall coast, first tothe small resort of Bude with its remarkable canal andspectacular beach, then to the legendary village ofTintagel, allegedly the birthplace of King Arthur.

What Alfa Includes� 4 nights dinner, room & breakfast� 2 full day excursions� Entrance to Heligan and to Eden Project

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The remarkable gardens of Cornwallare amongst the finest in Britain.The Lost Gardens of Heligan isperhaps the most famous garden

restoration in Europe and the Eden Project issimply one of the wonders of the world!

Excursions IncludedFull Day Excursion to Mevagissey and Heligan.Mevagissey is still a working fishing port with a livelyharbour and many interesting pubs. A short journeytakes us on to the Lost Gardens of Heligan. This is thesite of the largest garden restoration in Europe(entrance included in the tour cost).

Full Day Excursion to the Eden Project. The EdenProject is worth visiting for its architecture alone. But ofcourse the plants are the real stars and its collection oftropical and warm temperate plants will fascinate eventhe non-gardener - and delight and amaze those with apassion for gardening. An amazing experience!(Entrance included in the tour cost.)

Eliot Hotel Newquay

Very well situatedclose to GreatWestern and Tolcarnebeaches, only a fewyards from the seafront and within easywalking distance ofthe shops andharbour. 76 bedroomswith central heatingand bath or shower and WC. All rooms have tea/coffeemaking facilities, hair dryer, and TV with radio channels.There are three lovely airy lounges in which to relax,plus a cocktail bar and dance floor where entertainmentis provided most evenings. There is also a games room,outdoor swimming pool (heated May-September) andsauna (available at extra charge). The lift serves mostrooms although all floors (inc.ground floor) are split levelwith some intermediate stairs. Large car park. Tel: 01637 878177.

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Maritime Cornwall

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Plymouth lies on the Devon side ofthe River Tamar, but as maritimecapital of the south west it providesan ideal base for this atmospheric

tour of smugglers harbours and maritime history.

Excursions IncludedFull day Excursion to Polperro & Mevagissey. Polperrois an enchanting jumble of fisherman’s cottages withtraffic-free streets, where contraband brandy and tobaccowere once carted. You’ll find the whole history within thePolperro Heritage Museum (entrance not included). Incontrast Mevagissey is still a working fishing village.There are many white and colour washed cottagesperched on the hills overlooking the pretty harbour.

Full day Excursion to Falmouth. The busy harbour ofFalmouth has been transformed in recent years with thedevelopment of the new marina complex, which is nowhome to the National Maritime Museum Cornwall withmany fascinating displays illustrating our naval andmaritime tradition (entrance included).

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Tantons Hotel Bideford

Situated in the heart of historic Bideford, oppositethe ancient bridge which crosses the River Torridge,Tantons Hotel has been recently refurbished. Built in theeighteenth century, the hotel has a relaxed countryhouse feeling and is enhanced by the wood beams andoriginal architecture. Bedrooms have bath or shower andWC, TV, telephone, radio/alarm, hair dryer and tea/coffeemaking facilities. The Lounge bar is the ideal placeto relax after sightseeing with a coffee and scone.Entertainment is provided at least once per week.Lift serves all floors. Tel: 01237 473317

What Alfa Includes� 4 nights dinner, room & breakfast� 2 full day excursions� Entrance to National Maritime Museum

Royal Fleet Club Hotel Plymouth

Founded in 1853 as the “Devonport Sailors Home”, theRoyal Fleet Club became a charitable home for RoyalNavy sailors. It has operated as a hotel since 2002 andis 2 miles from Plymouth’s centre. The 50 bedroomshave bath or shower and WC, TV and tea/coffee makingfacilities. There is a bar lounge and separate quieterlounge, ballroom with entertainment 2 nights per week,including a regular ballroom dancing evening. A liftserves most bedrooms. Tel: 01752 562723

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Paignton Devon & Cornwall Devon Explorer


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The traditional seaside resort ofPaignton lies at the centre of Torbay.It has attractive beaches, a flatseafront promenade, a lively pier,

a fascinating steam railway and a famous zoo.

Excursions IncludedFull Day Excursion to Totnes & Buckfast Abbey. Weventure inland to the Tudor town of Totnes with its lovelyriverside walks along the Dart, and medieval boroughremains. Then on to Buckfast Abbey, a living monasticcommunity famous for its production of tonic wine.

Full Day Excursion to South Hams and Salcombe.We make our way over the River Dart, past themedieval fort at Kingwear and along the coast toSalcombe, South Devon’s principal resort and a famoussailing centre. We return via the beautiful villages ofSouth Hams and the town of Totnes.


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This tour offers a chance to comparethe elegant resorts of South Devonwith the picturesque villages ofSouth Cornwall from our base in the

South West’s largest resort, Torquay.

Excursions IncludedFull Day Excursion to Looe and Polperro. We travelover the River Tamar into Cornwall and visit these pictureperfect Cornish villages with their intricate maze of narrowlittle streets lined with charming Cornish cottages.

Full Day Excursion to Sidmouth and Exmouth. Unliketheir Cornish cousins, these South Devon towns havebeen seaside resorts for two centuries and their elegantGeorgian villas provide quite a contrast to thefisherman’s cottages in Cornwall.

Rainbow International Hotel Torquay

Centrally located, close to the beach and to TorbayRoad with its promenade and gardens. Entertainmentis provided 6 nights per week in the cabaret “RainbowClub” lounge, a smaller bar is also available. Spaciousrestaurant with buffet-style self service from a choiceof menu. Indoor heated pool with steam room. All 140rooms have bath or walk in shower and WC, centralheating, telephone and tea/coffee making facilities. Thehotel is two connected buildings, with a lift in the mainbuilding only. Unsuitable for anyone with mobilityproblems as most bedrooms are accessed via stairs.Tel. 01803 213232


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This holiday takes us to some of theless well known and loveliest partsof South Devon from our base inTorquay.

Excursions IncludedFull Day Excursion to South Hams and Salcombe.From coastal plateaux through narrow valleys alongthe fringes of Dartmoor to beautiful beaches, the SouthHams has many lovely landscapes. Salcombe is itsprincipal resort and a famous sailing centre.

Full Day Excursion to Teignmouth and Dawlish.Teignmouth lies at the mouth of the River Teign and hasbeen a holiday resort since the 1840s. It is notable asthe last place in England to be invaded, by a Frenchforce in 1690. Dawlish is famous for its black swanswhich can be seen in Dawlish Brook which runs througha delightful park in the middle of the town.

Holiday 5148 - 5 DaysDeparts Monday - Returns FridayMay 24 £209 Sept 6 £229June 14 £229 Sept 27 £229Supplements per person Single Room £23

Holiday 5154 - 5 DaysDeparts Monday - Returns FridayMay 10 £179 Aug 9 £209May 17 £184 Sept 6 £189June 7 £194Supplements per person Single Room £23

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Holiday 5152 - 5 DaysDeparts Monday - Returns FridayMay 17 £189 July 12, 19 £209May 31 £194 Sept 6 £199June 14, 28 £194 Sept 20 £194Supplements per person Single Room £48

Nethway Hotel Torquay

A family run hotel set in its own grounds enjoying openviews across Torquay towards the sea. There is anattractive bar lounge and separate entertainment loungewith access to the gardens, terrace and outdoor heatedswimming pool. The restaurant serves home cookedfood with waiter service. 4 ground floor bedrooms withthe remainder split between 1st and 2nd floors. Allrooms have bath or shower and WC (mostly shower),some with balcony overlooking the gardens and bay.All have TV and tea/coffee making facilities. No lift. Tel. 01803 297630

Lyndhurst Hotel Paignton

Situated in a splendid position facing the esplanadeand pebble beach, the Lyndhurst is a small but friendlyfamily run hotel with a reputation for warm hospitality.There is a cosy lounge bar with entertainment on mostevenings and a separate quieter sea view lounge. Therestaurant serves home cooked food in a pleasantatmosphere. All bedrooms are served by a lift with afew steps between levels. Most rooms have en suiteshower and WC, a few with bath instead. All have TVand tea/coffee making facilities. Tel. 01803 551140

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Torquay & Exeter Devon Rivers & Railways


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Torquay is the liveliest resort in thesouth west and immediately outsideour hotel is its recently redevelopedharbour with its pavement cafes and

continental atmosphere.

Excursions IncludedFull Day Excursion to Dartmouth. A picturesque rivertown near the estuary of the Dart, home of the RoyalNaval College. Passengers may choose to take a sail onthe river upstream towards Totnes (cost not included intour price). We then return to Torquay via Paignton.

Full Day Excursion to Exeter. We travel through theattractive seaside towns of Teignmouth and Dawlish,then along the estuary of the River Exe to Exeter. Exeteris full of history - visit the famous Cathedral or the nearbyShip Inn which Sir Francis Drake used to frequent.

What Alfa Includes� 4 nights dinner, room & breakfast� 2 full day excursions� 2 boat cruises � Train ride

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Based in Torquay, this action packedholiday explores two of Devon’s bestloved rivers with two boat trips and atrain excursion included in the cost!

Excursions IncludedFull Day Excursion to the South Devon Railway, Totnesand Dartmouth. We spend a morning at the fascinatingworking Buckfast Abbey, a fine reconstruction built byjust six monks! The picturesque South Devon Railwayconveys us with style to the Tudor town of Totnes wherewe catch a cruise down the River Dart to Dartmouth.(Rail and boat fares included in the tour cost.)

Full Day Excursion to Topsham and Exmouth.We potter around the pretty pink and white cottages ofTopsham before taking a cruise down the River Exeestuary (included in the tour cost) to Exmouth where wehave time to shop. We return via the opposite bank of theExe estuary, passing through Teignmouth and Dawlish.

Regina Hotel Torquay

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Exmouth offers immaculate sands,lovely gardens, a busy marina and awide range of sports facilities thatcombine to make it an excellent

resort for all ages and interests.

Excursions IncludedFull Day Excursion to Seaton and Sidmouth. Sidmouthis a famously select resort which was regularly visited byPrincess Victoria before she became Queen. Huge cliffsrise on either side of the town’s Regency architecture.Seaton is a charming resort with a delightful tramway.

Full Day Excursion to Teignmouth and Dawlish. Wetravel around the estuary of the River Exe to Dawlish,a relaxing resort famous for its attractive gardens andblack swans. We continue to Teignmouth, a fascinatingancient port with a myriad of narrow streets. It becamea popular resort with the coming of the railways and stillretains its functions as both port and holiday resort.

Holiday 5156 - 5 DaysDeparts Wednesday - Returns SundayMay 12 £194 July 7, 21 £219May 26 £204 Aug 4, 18 £219June 9 £209 Sept 1 £214June 23 £219 Sept 15 £204Supplements per person Single Room £23

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Holiday 5151 - 5 DaysDeparts Wednesday - Returns SundayMay 19 £199 Aug 11 £214June 16 £209 Aug 25 £209July 14 £214 Sept 8 £209Supplements per person Single Room £23

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Holiday 5153 - 5 DaysDeparts Wednesday - Returns SundayMay 5 £204 June 30 £224June 2 £219 July 28 £224Supplements per person Single Room £23

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Regina Hotel Torquay

Wonderfully situated on the harbour-side, with the mainshops and theatre a gentle stroll away. All 68 bedroomsare centrally heated with private bath or shower andWC, hair dryer, tea/coffee making amenities and TVwith radio channels. The ground floor was extensivelyrefurbished in 2008 and there is a reception bar/lounge,entertainment bar/lounge with dance floor and an airconditioned restaurant. Part of the Regina is interestingas the home for three years of the poet, ElizabethBarrett Browning. Lift serves most rooms (but notthose in her former house). Limited car parking withpublic car park across the road. Tel: 01803 292904

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Cavendish Hotel Exmouth

This delightful hotel is wonderfully situated on the levelseafront overlooking Exmouth’s fine golden sands, afew minutes' walk from the shops. 76 rooms withcentral heating, private bath or shower and WC. Allrooms have tea/coffee making facilities, hair dryer andTV with radio channels. There is a TV lounge, quietlounge with sea views and games room with snookerand darts. The bar lounge has a dance floor and hostsentertainment most evenings. Lift serves most roomsexcept 4th floor (a few stairs to some rooms on splitlevel floors). Extensive car parking. Tel: 01395 272528.

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The town of Sherborne dates fromearly Saxon times - it is said that KingAlfred was schooled in the Abbey. SirWalter Raleigh once owned the castle

and built his splendid house in its grounds. JohnConstable, the painter, described the parish churchas “finer than Salisbury cathedral”.

Excursions IncludedFull Day Excursion to Lyme Regis and Bridport. LymeRegis clings spectacularly to the hillside and boasts aremarkable Cobb or jetty protecting its harbour. Bridportis a fascinating ancient market town.

Full Day Excursion to Blandford Forum and Poole.Blandford Forum was rebuilt in the 18th centuryfollowing two devastating fires and is now one of thebest preserved Georgian towns in England. Poole’s hugenatural harbour is also a major bird sanctuary.


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Weymouth is one of Britain’s oldest seaside resorts, made popular by George III whose statuestands on the promenade. It has just about everything one could ask for in a seaside town:a lovely curving bay with soft sands, a fascinating harbour with interesting old pubs andcottages, the remains of a Tudor castle, some engaging architecture, a wide variety of shops

and plenty to entertain both day and night. Add to this a bird reserve which is almost in the centre of town, amuseum, an indoor swimming pool and lots of boat trips and you are sure to have an absorbing holiday.

Russell Hotel Weymouth

Ideally situated on the sea front with commandingviews of Weymouth Bay from many of the 90bedrooms. Most are small but comfortable and all haveprivate bath or shower and WC, TV, central heating andtea/coffee making facilities. There is a restaurant andbar lounge with dance floor and cabaret entertainment 7nights a week, together with bingo and quizzes. Guestsmay also enjoy the facilities of the Prince Regent Hotel(next door and under common ownership). A Lift servesmost floors. Tel: 01305 786059

Prince Regent Hotel Weymouth

A smart Georgian hotel situated on Weymouth’s seafrontEsplanade. The Prince Regent has its own restaurantoffering splendid views of the bay and a varied choicemenu with friendly waiter service. The comfortable barlounge has a TV and is popular for pre dinner aperitifs.Entertainment is nightly either in the Prince Regentballroom or the adjacent Russell Hotel’s downstairslounge bar. All bedrooms have either bath with shower orwalk in shower, TV, direct dial telephone and tea/coffeemaking facilities. A lift serves three of the four floors. Tel. 01305 771313

Norfolk Hotel Weymouth

Situated in the centre of the Esplanade with splendidviews of the bay, convenient for shops and allamenities. All 30 bedrooms are centrally heated andhave shower and WC, TV, radio and tea/coffee makingfacilities. There is a Residents bar with small dancefloor where regular entertainment is provided. Liftserves most floors. Tel: 01305 786734

Excursions IncludedFull Day Excursion to Poole and Bournemouth.Travelling eastwards to the Georgian port of Poole, nowa leading yacht harbour. Then on to Dorset’s largestresort, Bournemouth.

Full Day Excursion to Bridport, Abbotsburyand Dorchester. We first travel to Dorchester, thecounty town of Dorset, then to the ancient town ofBridport and the village of Abbotsbury on The Fleet,the lagoon behind the amazing Chesil Beach.

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Holiday 5163 - 5 DaysDeparts Monday - Returns FridayApr 26 £199 July 12 £219May 31 £219 Aug 30 £219Supplements per person Single Room £23

Holiday 5165 - 5 DaysRUSSELL HOTEL - Departs Monday - Returns FridayMar 1 £149 Aug 9 £224Mar 22 £159 Sept 20 £219April 12, 26 £174 Oct 4 £189June 21 £224 Dec 6* £174July 12 £224Supplements per person Single Room £40PRINCE REGENT HOTEL - Departs Monday - Returns FridayFeb 8 £159 Sept 6 £249Mar 15 £169 Oct 25 £214June 14 £249 Nov 29* £214Supplements per person Single Room £40*November & December departures are “Turkey & Tinsel”holidays with a Christmas theme.

Holiday 5166 - 5 DaysNORFOLK HOTEL - Departs Monday - Returns FridayMar 29 £169 Oct 11, 25 £179Supplements per person Single Room £23

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Sherborne Hotel Sherborne

This modern hotel stands in 4 acres of grounds on theedge of Sherborne. There is a croquet lawn, TV loungeand the bar is the perfect place to relax before enjoyingdinner in the Castles Restaurant. All 59 bedrooms havebath or shower and WC, TV, telephone, hair dryer andtea/coffee making facilities. No lift but bedrooms aresituated on the ground and first floors only. There aresteps to the front door and bedrooms. Tel: 01935 813191

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What Alfa Includes� 4 nights dinner, room & breakfast� 2 full day excursions� Entrance to Stonehenge

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Bournemouth is not just a seasideresort but a “city by the sea” with ahuge range of shops, entertainmentsand amenities. It has a real

international flavour and some of the finest parksand gardens in the country.

Excursions IncludedFull Day Excursion to Weymouth and Portland. Wetravel to Weymouth to spend the day in this delightfulDorset resort. Weymouth boasts splendid beaches, abusy harbour and many narrow shopping streets as wellas a Tudor fort and a nature reserve. The view of ChesilBeach from Portland is quite remarkable.

Full Day Excursion to Stonehenge and Salisbury.You will have the opportunity to see the ancient historicsite at Stonehenge with its double circle of blue-stoneserected more than 1000 BC (entrance included in thetour cost). We then travel across Salisbury Plain to visitSalisbury, a city steeped in history with its famousCathedral and tranquil Cathedral Close.

What Alfa Includes� 4 nights dinner, room & breakfast� 2 full day excursions� Entrance to Beaulieu

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£219Per Person

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Bournemouth offers miles of goldensands, beautifully manicured parksand gardens and superb shops andentertainment. This fascinating

holiday offers a rich blend of excursionsincorporating rolling countryside, historic townsand the delightful New Forest.

Excursions IncludedFull Day Excursion to Lyndhurst and Beaulieu. A day inthe New Forest, an area of beautiful unspoilt countryside,much of it woodland, with its famous wild ponies.Beaulieu is a fantastic day out for everyone, with PalaceHouse, Abbey, National Motor Museum and Gardenswhich stretch down to the river’s edge (admissionincluded in the tour cost).

Full Day Excursion to Salisbury and Shaftesbury.Salisbury’s history dates back to the nearby Iron Age fort,but it is chiefly famous for having the tallest cathedralspire in England along with a superbly well preservedmedieval town plan with many wooden buildings.Shaftesbury is a famously picturesque village.

Trouville Hotel Bournemouth

This attractive hotel is ideally situated just a fewminutes’ stroll from the beaches, town centre and pierand very close to the International Centre. All 75bedrooms have bath or shower & WC, TV, direct dialtelephone, hair dryer and tea/coffee making facilities.There is an indoor leisure centre with heated pool,jacuzzi, gym and sauna, a Café Bar, sun terrace andthe elegant Deauville Restaurant. Lift to all floors. Tel: 01202 552262

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What Alfa Includes� 4 nights dinner, room & breakfast� 2 full day excursions� Entrance to Osborne House

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£209Per Person

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See why Osborne House was QueenVictoria’s favourite retreat and enjoythe beautiful scenery on thisdelightful break.

Excursions IncludedFull Day Excursion Alum Bay and Godshill. Wetravel along the whole south coast of the island to itswesternmost point at spectacular Alum Bay, home ofthe magnificent chalk Needles, the remains of a ridgewhich once joined the Isle of Wight to the mainland.We return via the picturesque village of Godshill.

Full Day Excursion to Osborne House and Cowes.We journey to the north of the island to see QueenVictoria’s spectacular hideaway, Osborne House, whereshe died in 1901 (entrance included in the tour cost).We also visit Britain’s yachting capital, Cowes.

Holiday 5172 - 5 DaysDeparts Monday - Returns FridayMay 3 £219 Aug 2, 30 £239June 28 £224 Sept 13 £234July 12, 19, 26 £234 Sept 20 £229Supplements per person Single Room £23

Holiday 5171 - 5 DaysDeparts Wednesday - Returns SundayMay 5 £184 July 14, 28 £212May 19 £189 Aug 11, 25 £212June 2 £204 Sept 8 £204June 16, 30 £212Supplements per person Single Room £23

Holiday 5196 - 5 DaysDeparts Wednesday - Returns SundayMay 5, 12 £209 Aug 4, 18 £229May 26 £219 Sept 1 £224June 9, 23 £224 Sept 15 £214July 7, 21 £229Supplements per person Single Room £23

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Devon Towers Hotel Bournemouth

Ideally situated on the West Cliff, a short walk from thesea front, International Centre, shops and pier. All 64bedrooms are either centrally heated or provided withelectric heaters and all have private bath or shower andWC, hair dryer, TV and tea/coffee making facilities. Thereis an attractive entrance lounge, delightful bar loungewith TV, restaurant and spacious entertainment roomwith dance floor where entertainment is provided mostevenings. Lift to all floors. Tel: 01202 553863

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Bayshore Hotel Sandown

Situated in a magnificent position on the seafront,opposite the beach and pier and close to the shoppingcentre. The hotel has a light and spacious cocktail barand lounge area, with a large dance floor whereentertainment is provided most evenings. There is asun lounge overlooking the sea, as well as a gamesroom, TV lounge and attractive restaurant. 80 bedroomswith central heating, private bath/shower and WC. Liftserves all floors (a few stairs on split level floors). Tel: 01983 403154.

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Picturesque Shanklin Old Village isan excellent base to explore theisland and this short break is certainto prove popular!

Excursions IncludedFull Day Excursion to Ryde and Cowes. Visits tothe two principal towns in the north east of the island.Ryde has the oldest pleasure pier in Britain, built duringthe Napoleonic wars. Cowes is famous throughout theworld as a yachting centre.

Full Day Excursion to Alum Bay and Godshill.We travel round the southern tip of the island atBlackgang on our way to Alum Bay, famous for itscoloured sands. Returning via Newport and thepicturesque village of Godshill.

What Alfa Includes� 4 nights dinner, room & breakfast� 2 full day excursions� Entrance to Carisbrooke Castle� Vineyard Visit

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£194Per Person

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Visit Britain’s best loved holiday islandwith its beautiful rolling countrysideand chalk cliffs and see why so manyreturn to the gentle scenery and

relaxing way of life which are its hallmarks.

Excursions IncludedFull Day Excursion to Rosemary Vineyard, Ryde andCowes. We travel along the eastern coast and have afascinating vineyard visit (included in the tour cost)before continuing to Ryde which offers many shops and amagnificent pier with outstanding views across the busySolent. We also visit Britain’s yachting capital, Cowes.

Full Day Excursion to Carisbrooke Castle & Godshill.We travel along the southern edge of the island beforeturning inland to Carisbrooke Castle (entrance includedin the tour cost). Here, Charles 1 was imprisoned and itis also famous for its Donkey Centre. Returning via thepicturesque village of Godshill.

Melbourne-Ardenlea Hotel Shanklin

This hotel is ideally situated a few minutes’ walk fromthe beach and historic Shanklin Old Village. There isan indoor pool, sauna and spa bath. The dining roomoffers a varied menu with home-cooked dishes andentertainment is provided most evenings in the loungeadjoining the bar. All 54 bedrooms have private bath orshower and WC, TV, radio, telephone and tea/coffeemaking facilities. Some ground floor rooms are availableand a lift serves most other rooms. Tel: 01983 862283

What Alfa Includes� 4 nights dinner, room & breakfast� 2 full day excursions� Entrance to Fishbourne Roman Palace� Entrance to Amberley Working Museum

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£254Per Person

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Worthing, made famous by OscarWilde’s play ‘The Importance ofBeing Earnest’, is a stylish resortboasting fine bowling greens and

gardens, a large open air swimming pool and amagnificent pier. A splendid location from whichto explore the rolling beauty of the South Downs.

Excursions IncludedFull Day Excursion to Chichester and FishbourneRoman Palace. We visit the historic city of Chichesterwith its fine cathedral, Georgian houses and ancient citywalls. Then back in time to Fishborne, a magnificent1st century Roman Palace complete with mosaics,under floor heating systems and a restored Romangarden (entrance included in the tour cost).

Full Day Excursion to the South Downs and Arundel.A picturesque round trip takes us through the gentlebeauty of the South Downs, stopping at Arundeland the Amberley Working Museum where workingcraftspeople and artisans, such as clay pipe makers,wheelwrights, potters etc. demonstrate their traditionalcrafts (entrance included in the tour cost).

Chatsworth Hotel Worthing

Steeped in history, the Chatsworth Terrace, of which theSteyne Hotel was part, was built in 1807 and wasWorthing’s first hotel. Nowadays the hotel still retains itsattractive Georgian frontage and offers an ideal locationnext to the promenade and close to Worthing’s excellenttraffic free shopping precinct . The hotel has a cosy barlounge and pleasant restaurant with friendly waiterservice. The 98 bedrooms have bath, shower, hairdryer,direct dial telephone, trouser press and tea/coffeemaking facilities. Tel. 01903 236103

Holiday 5207 - 5 DaysDeparts Wednesday - Returns SundayMay 26 £254 Sept 8 £269June 9 £269 Sept 22 £269Supplements per person Single Room £23

Holiday 5204 - 5 days Departs Monday - Returns FridayFeb 15 £134 Oct 11 £169Mar 1 £142 Nov 29* £159Mar 29 £149 Dec 13* £159Sept 27 £184Departs Wednesday - Returns SundayApr 21 £149 May 19 £169Supplements per person Single Room £23*November & December departures are “Turkey & Tinsel”holidays with a Christmas theme.

Holiday 5203 - 5 DaysDeparts Monday - Returns FridayMay 3 £224 Sept 13 £244June 14, 28 £239 Dec 6, 13 * £194July 5 £244Supplements per person Single Room £23*December departures are “Turkey & Tinsel” holidays with aChristmas theme.

Marlborough Hotel Shanklin

This cosy hotel is located in the heart of Shanklin with theshops, lift to the beach and the famous Shanklin Chineonly ten minutes’ walk away. The bar and restaurantserve a home made meals and snacks throughout theday and regular live entertainment is held in the evenings.Bedrooms have bath or shower and WC, hair dryer, alarmclock/radio, TV and tea/coffee making facilities. No lift,however ground floor rooms and a chair lift to the firstfloor are available. Tel: 01983 862588

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Brighton Eastbourne & Brighton

What Alfa Includes� 4 nights dinner, room & breakfast� 2 full day excursions� Entrance to HMS Victory� Bluebell Railway Trip� Entrance to Sheffield Park Gardens

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£239Per Person

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Made famous by the Prince Regentwho built the remarkable Pavilion,Brighton is a real city by the sea withan abundance of shops, including the

unique “Lanes”, and a wealth of other activities.

Excursions IncludedFull Day Excursion to Portsmouth. A trip westwardsalong the coast to the historic naval town with itsfascinating harbour which plays host to the remains ofHenry VIII’s Mary Rose and Nelson’s flagship, Victory(entrance to HMS Victory included in the tour cost).

Full Day Excursion to the Bluebell Railway andSheffield Park Gardens. We revisit the Halcyon daysof steam to travel on the Bluebell Railway through thegentle Sussex Weald before exploring the extensivesplendour of Sheffield Park Gardens, a magnificentlandscape garden surrounding four lakes, laid out in the18th century by ‘Capability’ Brown. (Rail fare andadmission to gardens is included in the tour cost.)

Royal Albion Hotel Brighton

Superbly situated on the seafront opposite Brighton Pierbetween the Conference Centre and the Marina and afew minutes’ walk from the famous Royal Pavilion andthe Lanes The attractively decorated Regency barlounge and sun lounge are pleasant places to relax aftera meal in Jenny’s buffet-style restaurant. Bedrooms arecomfortably furnished with private bath or shower andWC, telephone, TV, radio, hair dryer, trouser press,tea/coffee making facilities. Lift serves all floors. Tel: 01273 329202


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Eastbourne’s spacious promenadeand world famous Carpet Gardensare amongst the most enduring andpopular images of seaside Britain.

Excursions IncludedFull Day Excursion to Battle and Rye. Battle was thesite of William the Conqueror’s victory over Harold. Itis a lovely village with a famous abbey. Rye is one ofthe Cinque Ports and the home for many years of thenovelist Henry James. Included in today’s excursionis a vineyard visit and wine tasting.

Full Day Excursion to Brighton, famous for its gracefulRegency buildings, the exotic iron-domed Pavilion builtby the Prince Regent, its two piers and the enticingseries of byways, known as The Lanes, with their manysmall shops. We return via Lewes.

Queens Hotel Eastbourne

This magnificent Victorian hotel is situated in anoutstanding position overlooking the pier, with sea viewsfrom many of its 125 centrally heated bedrooms all ofwhich have bath and/or shower and WC, hair dryer, TV,radio, intercom and tea/coffee making facilities. Spaciouspublic rooms include a cocktail bar, snooker room,impressive restaurant and several function rooms includingthe Princes Suite with its own bar where entertainment isprovided most evenings. Two lifts serve all floors (althoughthe ground and lower ground floors are split level andsome stairs are unavoidable). Extensive car parking. Tel: 01323 722822

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What Alfa Includes� 4 nights dinner, room & breakfast� 2 full day excursions� Entrance to Leeds Castle� Bluebell Railway Trip� Entrance to Sheffield Park Gardens

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£214Per Person

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Eastbourne is our base for twomagnificent excursions to LeedsCastle, Bluebell Railway andSheffield Park Gardens with entrance

included in the holiday cost.

Excursions IncludedFull Day Excursion to Leeds Castle. We visit whatLord Conway described as ‘The Loveliest Castle in theWorld’, a romantic and deeply historical wonderlandwhich is listed in the Domesday Book. It has been aNorman stronghold, a royal residence for six ofEngland’s medieval queens and a palace of Henry VIII(entrance included in the tour cost).

Full Day Excursion to the Bluebell Railway andSheffield Park Gardens. We go back in time to travel onthe fine steam Bluebell Railway through the gentle SussexWeald before exploring the extensive splendour ofSheffield Park Gardens, a magnificent landscape gardenlaid out in the 18th century by ‘Capability’ Brown with fourlakes at its centre. (Rail fare and admission to gardensincluded in the tour cost.)


See Eastbourne & Brighton holiday (adjacent) fordescription of Queens Hotel.

Holiday 5217 - 5 DaysDeparts Wednesday - Returns SundayMay 12 £214 July 7 £239May 26 £229 July 21 £239June 23 £239 Sept 22 £229Supplements per person Single Room £23

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Holiday 5212 - 5 DaysDeparts Monday - Returns FridayMay 24 £239 July 19 £239July 5 £239 Aug 30 £239Supplements per person Single Room £54

Holiday 5216 - 5 DaysDeparts Wednesday - Returns SundayMay 19 £209 Aug 4, 11 £226June 16 £219 Aug 25 £226June 30 £226 Sept 1 £226July 28 £226 Sept 8 £219Supplements per person Single Room £23

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What Alfa Includes� 4 nights dinner, room & breakfast� 2 full day excursions� Entrance to Leonardslee� Entrance to Pashley Manor

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£224Per Person

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See Eastbourne & Brighton holiday (on p43) fordescription of Queens Hotel.

What Alfa Includes� 4 nights dinner, room & breakfast� 2 full day excursions� Entrance to Hever Castle & Garden� Entrance to Sissinghurst Castle Garden

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£204Per Person

fr What Alfa Includes� 4 nights dinner, room & breakfast� 3 full day excursions� Entrance to RHS Wisley,

Wakehurst Place and Kew Gardens

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£214Per Person

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Holiday 5218 - 5 DaysDeparts Wednesday - Returns SundayJune 9 £229 Sept 15 £224Aug 18 £229Supplements per person Single Room £23

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Holiday 5215 - 5 DaysDeparts Wednesday - Returns SundayMay 5 £204 July 14 £229June 2 £229Supplements per person Single Room £23

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Holiday 5249 - 5 DaysDeparts Monday - Returns FridayMay 31 £214 Aug 16 £214June 14 £214 Sept 6 £214July 12 £214Supplements per person Single Room £66

Sussex is renowned for the varietyof its gardens. All styles and moodsare represented from the richlypanoramic to the delicate and

intimate. Our holiday includes two contrasting butequally fascinating gardens.

Excursions IncludedFull Day Excursion to Lewes, Leonardslee andHorsham. Believed by many to be the largest and mostspectacular woodland garden in England, Leonardsleehas idyllic wild flower walks and magnificent azaleas andrhododendrons. (Entrance included in the tour cost.)

Full day Excursion to Battle and Pashley Manor.We travel via the Battle, site of the Battle of Hastings,to Pashley Manor, a gem of an English Garden,surrounding a private Tudor house. This is a uniquelyindividual garden with fine old trees, fountains, springs,large ponds and outstanding views. (Entranceincluded in the tour cost.)

Take two castles - one superblypreserved and the other in aromantic state of decline - and twocontrasting gardens and you have

the makings of a splendid introduction to the richvariety of gardens in Kent.

Excursions IncludedFull Day Excursion to Hever Castle & Garden.Immaculate Hever Castle was the childhood homeof Anne Boleyn and later given to Anne of Cleves.Its current gardens were reconstructed by Lord Astor inthe Edwardian period but are being constantly improvedand provide an excellent show of colour throughout thesummer. (Entrance to Castle & Garden includedin holiday cost.)

Full Day Excursion to Sissinghurst Castle Garden.The former home of the writer Vita Sackville-West,Sissinghurst has several gardens which are best seenat different times. The famous Rose Garden peaks inJune, but other gardens have a much longer season.(Entrance included in holiday cost.)


See Eastbourne & Brighton holiday (on p43) fordescription of Queens Hotel.

A real treat for the garden lover:three of England’s greatest gardensfrom a hotel on the North Downs -in one affordable package!

Excursions IncludedFull Day Excursion to Wisley. RHS Wisley is a trulyworld class garden with something to see whatever theseason including model gardens, extensive fruit fields,summer mixed borders, alpine meadows and muchmore. There is also a restaurant and shop (entranceincluded in the tour cost).

Full Day Excursion to Wakehurst Place. Set arounda striking Elizabethan mansion built in 1590, this RHSmanaged property has woodlands of native and exotictrees, extensive water gardens and cottage style planting.Seed Bank (entrance included in the tour cost).

Full Day Excursion to Kew. Probably the world’s bestknown botanical garden, first laid out by PrincessAugusta, the mother of George III and offering more than100,000 species with many interesting buildings andpleasant walks (entrance included in the tour cost).

Europa Hotel Gatwick

Situated in the heart of the Sussex countryside off themain arterial road near Crawley, the Europa Hotel has aSpanish style decor and provides a first floor restaurantserving buffet-style meals, comfortable lounge bar andhealth and leisure facilities (an extra charge applies forleisure facilities). All 211 rooms are well appointed withprivate bath, shower and WC, telephone, trouser press,hair dryer, TV, radio and tea/coffee making facilities.One of the two wings is served by a lift. Tel: 01293 886666

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What Alfa Includes� 4 nights dinner, room & breakfast� 2 full day excursions� Entrance to Dover Museum� Entrance to Leeds Castle

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What Alfa Includes� 4 nights dinner, room & breakfast� 2 full day excursions� Flatford Mill walking tour� Guided tour of Cambridge

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What Alfa Includes� 4 nights dinner, room & breakfast� 2 full day excursions� Day trip to France

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Holiday 5252 - 5 DaysDeparts Monday - Returns FridayApr 12 £199 July 12 £224May 10 £204 Aug 16 £224May 31 £214 Sept 6 £219June 7, 14 £224 Sept 27 £204Supplements per person Single Room £23

Holiday 5233 - 5 DaysDeparts Monday - Returns FridayMay 10 £179 Sept 20 £174June 21 £199 Oct 11 £169Aug 9 £204 Oct 25 £169Supplements per person Single Room £23

The delightful gardens on The Leasare connected by a lift with theatmospheric port below, contributingto a rich mixture which makes

Folkestone such a delight. With an included tripacross the Channel this holiday is an ideal break!

Excursions IncludedFull Day Excursion to Canterbury. Canterbury is oneof the great sightseeing destinations in Britain, with itsmagnificent cathedral, the home of English Christianity.

Full Day Excursion to Calais. We travel by ferry fromDover giving us a chance to see the famous White Cliffsas we visit the historic port and NW, seaside resort ofCalais, for centuries a source of conflict between Britainand France.All passengers must be in possession of a full passport.Non-EEC citizens may also require a visa and should checkwith their travel agent before making a booking.

Our excellent hotel provides a superbbase to explore the gentle countrysidewhich was the inspiration for JohnConstable, England’s best known

landscape artist, and also for Thomas Gainsborough.

Excursions IncludedFull Day Excursion to Constable Country andColchester. We visit Flatford Mill, where Constable’sfather was the miller and scene of his most famouspainting (guided walking tour included in the tourcost). We continue to Colchester, Britain’s oldest townwith long stretches of Roman fortifications as well as asplendid Norman keep, the largest in Europe.

Full Day Excursion to Cambridge. Cambridge, with itsdelightful narrow passages, rich artistic treasures andnumerous architectural masterpieces, including thesplendid Kings College Chapel, is one of Britain’s mostmemorable cities (guided tour included in the tour cost).

Southcliff Hotel Folkestone

Perfectly situated on the Leas promenade, the Victorianbuilt Southcliff Hotel is close to the shopping centre andto the lift which runs regularly to the beach during thesummer months. There is a spacious reception areawith comfortable sunlit lounge and residents’ barhosting regular entertainment, as well as the public‘Office Bar’ downstairs (with exterior access). A goodwholesome menu choice is served in the downstairsrestaurant. 75 bedrooms over three floors, all with bathor shower, TV and tea/coffee making facilities. Two liftsserve all floors. Tel. 01303 850075

Folkestone is an excellent base toexplore Kent and we include a visitto breathtaking Leeds Castle in anitinerary packed with interest.

Excursions IncludedFull Day Excursion to Dover, Deal and Sandwich.Including a visit to Dover Museum which offers afascinating exhibition showing the history of thisfamous port (entrance included in the tour cost).

Full Day Excursion to Leeds Castle. Probably themost romantically situated castle in England in asplendid setting on two islands. It has a maze, aviary,delightful cottage garden and many artistic treasures(entrance included in the tour cost).Please note: Optional day excursions to France cansometimes be arranged whilst in Folkestone but theseare operated by local coach companies and are notavailable on all dates. If you wish to make the journey,please check with the local Tourist Information Office orbook one of our Folkestone holidays which includes thetrip. Please ensure you have your passport available ifyou wish to make the journey.

Southcliff Hotel Folkestone

See Folkestone and France, alongside for description ofSouthcliff Hotel.

Marlborough Hotel Felixstowe

Consistently highly praised by our clients, the Marlboroughis situated on the sea front, 250 yards south of the pier. All47 bedrooms have private bath or shower and WC, TV withsatellite channels, radio, telephone and tea/coffee makingfacilities. The lounge bar is the ideal place to relax beforeenjoying dinner in the Rattan restaurant. Entertainment isprovided on one evening and there is also a public barserving food at lunchtimes. A lift serves the first andsecond floors. Tel: 01394 285621

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What Alfa Includes� 4 nights dinner, room & breakfast� 2 full day excursions� Boat cruise

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Our hotel is situated in the liveliestlocation in East Anglia’s mostexciting resort. Our excursionscombine the serenity of the Broads

and the excellent shops and sightseeing in themagnificent city of Norwich.

Excursions IncludedFull Day Excursion to Norwich. Norwich is one ofBritain’s most attractive cities, a fine town with anirregular medieval street plan and many notablebuildings of all periods including a Norman Castleand imposing cathedral.

Full Day Excursion to Cromer via Caister and NorthWalsham. We return through Aylsham to Wroxhamwhere we take a short trip on the Norfolk Broads torelax and enjoy the tranquillity and beautiful scenery(boat fare included in the tour cost).

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Holiday 5261 - 5 DaysDeparts Wednesday - Returns SundayMay 5 £184 July 21 £212May 19 £189 Aug 11 £212June 2 £204 Sept 1 £212June 30 £212 Sept 22 £194Supplements per person Single Room £23

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Holiday 5266 - 5 DaysDeparts Wednesday - Returns SundayMay 5 £204 July 7, 21 £229May 19 £219 Aug 18 £229June 9 £229 Sept 1 £229Supplements per person Single Room £23

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Holiday 5272 - 5 DaysDeparts Monday - Returns FridayFeb 22 £139 April 5 £169Mar 8 £142 Nov 8* £184Mar 29 £169 Nov 22* £184Supplements per person Single Room £23*November departures are "Turkey & Tinsel" holidays with aChristmas theme.

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winning beaches are amongst the fine attributes ofthis lively town.

Excursions IncludedFull Day Excursion to Boston and Spalding. Both ofthese towns have rich histories dating from Normantimes. Boston was a hugely important port until theriver silted up in the late 1600s. The religiouspersecution of the seventeenth century was nowheremore bitterly fought than in Lincolnshire and led to thefounding of the great American city of the same nameby people from Boston.

Full Day Excursion to Lincoln. Lincoln’s splendidcathedral is one of the finest in the country and issurrounded by many other fascinating buildings of allperiods including its castle which houses one of fourremaining original copies of Magna Carta.

New Beach Hotel Great Yarmouth

Situated in Great Yarmouth's most central and livelylocation, on the sea front opposite Britannia Pier andadjacent to the shops and resort amenities. (Note that itcan be quite lively in the street outside the sea facingrooms) 75 rooms with central heating and private bath orshower and WC. All rooms have tea/coffee makingfacilities, intercom, hair dryer and TV with radio channels.Spacious cocktail bar/lounge and magnificent restaurantwith large dance floor. Entertainment most evenings.Small lift serves most rooms. On street car parking canbe arranged at no extra charge if booked in advance.Tel: 01493 332300

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Cromer is full of character withnarrow, twisting streets and asplendidly preserved pier. Norfolk hassome outstanding historic houses

and this tour takes us to two of the very best.

Excursions IncludedFull Day Excursion to Sandringham. We travel west toWells-next-the-Sea, a quaint, thriving port with a uniqueatmosphere. We continue along the coast beforeturning inland to Royal Sandringham to visit the RoyalEstate (entrance to museum and gardens included inthe tour cost).

Full Day Excursion to Sheringham and Blickling Hall. Ashort distance along the coast lies Sheringham, a delightfulbustling seaside town boasting a splendid craft centre withtraditional rural crafts which have been part of NorthNorfolk life for generations. Turning inland we come toBlickling Hall, a superb Jacobean House said to be hometo the ghosts of both Anne Boleyn and Falstaff! (Entrance included in the tour cost.)

Hotel De Paris Cromer

Occupying the finest position in Cromer, close to theshops and historic parish church and directly overlookingthe pier and beach. Superb reception lounge, cocktail bar,games room and TV lounge. Delightful restaurant withsmall dance floor and entertainment most evenings. 54spacious bedrooms with central heating and privatebath/shower and WC, most with excellent views. Allrooms have tea/coffee making facilities, hair dryer and TVwith radio channels. Lift (few stairs to some rooms)Limited car parking. 3Tel: 01263 513141 Guests 513191.

A Leisureplex Hotel Royal Hotel Skegness

Situated in its own grounds at the southern end of thepromenade, overlooking the sea and an easy stroll fromSkegness’s principal attractions. All 70 bedrooms arecentrally heated with bath or shower and WC,tea/coffee making facilities and TV. There is a loungebar, games room and a ballroom with entertainmentthree evenings per week. Lift serves the two main floorsalthough there are some stairs to ground floor roomsand the hotel is not suitable for wheelchair users. Tel: 01754 762301

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Based in Scarborough we includevisits to the natural beauty of theNorth York Moors, splendid CastleHoward as well as the historic cityof York.

Excursions IncludedFull Day Excursion to Castle Howard and the NorthYork Moors. A picturesque day takes us to CastleHoward, the grand setting for the TV classic‘Brideshead Revisited’ (entrance included in the tourcost). We continue into the North York Moors NationalPark and the originally Celtic town of Pickering, beforereturning to Scarborough.

Full Day Excursion to York one of the world’s greattourism cities with its wealth of places to visit includingthe Roman walls, the famous Minster, the fascinatingYorvik centre, the National Railway Museum - as wellas some splendid shops!Please note: clients joining at Huddersfield, Bradford, Pudseyand Leeds are picked up en route by the tour coach.(Clients from other towns in West Yorkshire have to travelvia Burtonwood Services and are recommended to join atone of the these four points instead.)

Cumberland Hotel Scarborough

See Scarborough and Whitby holiday (alongside) fordescription of Cumberland Hotel.

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Holiday 5277 - 5 DaysDeparts Wednesday - Returns SundayMay 12 £204 Aug 18 £224June 9 £224 Sept 15 £214July 7 £224Supplements per person Single Room £23

Holiday 5307 - DaysCLIFFS HOTEL - Departs Monday - Returns FridayMar 22 £154 June 7, 21 £189Apr 5, 12 £159 July 12 £199Apr 26 £164 Aug 23 £199May 3 £174 Sept 6, 20 £224May 24 £189METROPOLE HOTEL - Departs Monday - Returns FridayNov 8, 15 £179 Nov 29* £179Supplements per person Single Room £24 / Sea View £24*November departures are “Turkey & Tinsel” holidays with aChristmas theme.

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Scarborough is at once a seasideresort, fishing port, notable venue forthe arts and home to Roman, Vikingand medieval remains - a rich

mixture which means there is never a dull moment!

Excursions IncludedFull Day Excursion to North York Moors and Whitby.We travel inland along the southern edge of the NorthYork Moors to Pickering with its magnificent 12th centurycastle. Then over the moors to Whitby, incomparablysituated on the banks of the River Esk and with a skylinedominated by the remains of the ancient abbey.

Full Day Excursion to Bridlington and Beverley.A short journey brings us to Bridlington, a lively seasideresort and fishing port. Further south lies Beverley, adelightful town with many Georgian buildings and thefamous 13th century Minster.Please note: clients joining at Huddersfield, Bradford, Pudseyand Leeds are picked up en route by the tour coach.(Clients from other towns in West Yorkshire have to travelvia Burtonwood Services and are recommended to join atone of the these four points instead.)

Cumberland Hotel Scarborough

Very well situated onthe South Cliff a fewminutes’ walk from theSpa complex, beachand town centre withexcellent views of thetown from the northfacing rooms. Thisexcellent hotel hasrecently beenextensivelyrefurbished. 86bedrooms with central heating, private bath or showerand WC. All rooms have tea/coffee making facilities, hairdryer and TV. Entertainment is provided most evenings inthe ballroom. There is an attractive restaurant and quietlounge. Lift serves all floors (few stairs to some rooms)On street car parking using complimentary permitavailable at reception. Tel: 01723 361826 Guests: 362863

A Leisureplex Hotel

Few resorts can rival the popularityof Blackpool - Britain’s capital of fun!The famous Tower, three piers, milesof golden sands, the spectacular

Pleasure Beach, atmospheric trams, lively bars andterrific summer shows - Blackpool has them all.

Excursions IncludedFull Day Excursion to Southport. Despite theircommon Victorian heritage, the studied elegance ofSouthport’s Lord Street could not be more different fromBlackpool’s Golden Mile! It has several lovely parks andits shops are outstanding.

Full Day Excursion to Ribble Valley and Skipton.A delightful scenic drive through some of the loveliestcountry in the north, visiting Settle in the heart of thelimestone country with time to explore historic Skipton.We return via Clitheroe and the Ribble Valley.

Metropole Hotel Blackpool

The Metropole Hotel is the only hotel standing between thesea and the famous tramway and is close to all of the localattractions. An exciting nightly entertainmentprogrammemakes it a perfect choice at any time of year. All bedroomshave private bath or shower and WC, TV and tea/coffeemaking facilities. There is a restaurant serving buffet-stylemeals, a coffee shop, 2 lifts, 2 bars, 2 ballrooms andsnooker room. Tel: 01253 628321

Cliffs Hotel Blackpool

This impressive art deco building is located on Blackpool’sNorth Shore, with easy access to the resort centre bytram. The Garden Restaurant offers an extensive menuwith waiter service, and Dolly’s Bar provides a traditionalpub atmosphere. Nightly entertainment takes place in theLancaster Suite with live cabaret acts. The hotel boasts anindoor swimming pool, sauna and gym. All 160 bedroomshave bath/shower, TV, hairdryer and tea/coffee makingfacilities. Lift serves all floors. Tel. 01253 595559

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The twin resorts of Lytham and StAnnes provide a contrast to nearbyBlackpool with their parks andgardens and half timbered houses.

There are excellent shops, an attractive promenadeand some of England’s best golf courses.

Excursions IncludedFull Day Excursion to Ribble Valley and Skipton.A delightful scenic drive through some of the loveliestcountry in the north, visiting Settle in the heart of thelimestone country with time to explore historic Skipton.We return via Clitheroe and the Ribble Valley.

Full Day Excursion to Southport. Lying directly acrossthe Ribble estuary from Lytham St Annes is Southport - alarger neighbour with the same sort of studied elegance,splendid shops and lovely parks and gardens as Lytham.

Clifton Park Hotel Lytham St.Annes

This privately owned hotel is situated one block from thepromenade and caters exclusively for adults. The 50bedrooms have TV, phone and tea/coffee making facilities.The lift serves most rooms with ground floor rooms alsoavailable. The Ballroom Restaurant has a reputation forgood food and bar snacks are available in the Orchard Bar.There is a south facing garden with terrace, an indoorheated swimming pool, jacuzzi and gymnasium. Tel: 01253 725801

Monterey Beach Lytham St.Annes

Directly on St.Annes seafront and close to the pier, cafesand shopping centre. The restaurant serves a generouschoice of traditional meals and the lounge bar overlooksthe seafront promenade. Regular entertainment takesplace in the Oceans 11 Ballroom with live music, bingo,quizzes and dancing. There are 32 bedrooms over threefloors, most with en suite shower (a few have bath only),all with TV and tea/coffee making facilities. The lift servesall floors (with some steps between levels) and 4bedrooms have 1 flight of stairs. Tel. 01253 721317


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Southport is one of Britain’s mostelegant resorts: superb shops,beautiful parks, a fabulous MarineLake and some of Britain’s bestgolf courses.

Excursions IncludedFull Day Excursion to Liverpool. Liverpool was“European Capital of Culture” in 2008 and is well knownfor its lively atmosphere. Its magnificent buildings,fascinating waterfront and superb museums make foran absorbing day out.

Full Day Excursion to Chester. Chester is famous forits atmospheric “Rows”, double decked Tudor styleshops, whose origins date from the thirteenth century.But shopping is only a small part of the Chester story:the walks along the superbly preserved Roman wallsand alongside the river are simply delightful.

Prince of Wales Hotel Southport

Southport’s most famous hotel is situated in the heartof the town, on fabulous Lord Street. There is a smartlounge bar serving tea and coffee and tempting cakesthroughout the day, and a restaurant serving buffet-style meals. Bedrooms have been designed to reflectthe hotel’s Victorian heritage whilst providing all moderncomforts including bath, shower and WC, TV, radio,telephone, hair dryer, trouser press and tea/coffeemaking facilities. Public areas include lounges, cocktailand public bars and a spectacular ballroom (privatefunctions only - entertainment is not provided). Two liftsserve all floors. Tel: 01704 536688

What Alfa Includes� 4 nights dinner, room & breakfast� 2 full day excursions� Guided tour of Bath

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From our base in a delightful villagesetting on the outskirts of Bath,we explore two of England’s mostfascinating cities. Along the way

we see the lovely countryside of the Mendips andsouthern Cotswolds.

Excursions IncludedFull Day Excursion to Bath. We travel a short distancefrom our hotel to Bath, standing majestically on the banksof the River Avon and steeped in history. From the RomanBaths to the elegant Georgian terraces so well known toJane Austen, it is an architectural wonderland. We havea guided sightseeing tour included in the tour cost.

Full Day Excursion to Salisbury and Shaftesbury.Salisbury’s history dates back to the nearby IronAge fort, but it is chiefly famous for having the tallestcathedral spire in England along with a superblywell preserved medieval town plan with manywooden buildings. Shaftesbury is a famouslypicturesque village.

Holiday 5342 - 5 DaysDeparts Monday - Returns FridayMay 24 £219 Aug 2 £219June 14 £219 Aug 30 £219July 5 £219Supplements per person Single Room £56

Holiday 5309 - 5 DaysMONTEREY BEACH - Departs Monday - Returns FridayApril 12 £184 Aug 16 £229May 17 £199 Sept 13 £239June 7 £224 Oct 25 £229July 5 £224CLIFTON PARK - Departs Monday - Returns FridayMay 10 £224 July 12 £239June 28 £234 Sept 6 £239Supplements per person Single Room £23

Holiday 5312 - 5 Days Departs Wednesday - Returns SundayFeb 15 £159 Aug 4, 18 £219June 9, 23 £219 Sept 1, 15 £219July 7, 21 £219 Nov 8, 22* £219Supplements per person Single Room £56*November holidays depart Monday and return Friday and are “Turkey & Tinsel” holidays with a Christmas theme.

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Best Western Limpley Stoke Hotel near Bath

This ivy-clad Georgian country house hotel is set in its owngrounds. All 64 spacious en suite bedrooms have bath orshower and WC, TV and tea/coffee making facilities. A liftserves 2 of the 3 floors and one ground floor room isavailable. The Valley Restaurant serves fresh local produceand the lounge enjoys views over the tranquil valley. TheSportsman’s Bar offers light snacks throughout the day.Tel: 01225 723333

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What Alfa Includes� 4 nights dinner, room & breakfast� 2 full day excursion� Guided walking tour of Oxford� Entrance to World of Shakespeare Exhibition

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Based in the centre of Coventry, nextto its famous cathedral, this tour ispacked full of interest with twofascinating excursions: to delightful

Stratford, home of William Shakespeare, and thedreaming spires of Oxford.

Excursions IncludedFull Day Excursion to Stratford on Avon. Although onlya short distance from Coventry, we have allowed a fullday to visit this well preserved Tudor town. Included inthe tour cost is a visit to the World of Shakespeareexhibition, but there are many other places worthy of avisit and Stratford also boasts some excellent shopping.

Full Day Excursion to Cotswolds and Oxford. Ourjourney today takes us south west through the northernpart of the Cotswolds before turning east to Oxford, siteof England’s oldest university, the “City of Spires”. Wehave a guided walking tour of the city (included in thetour cost) and time to visit the many shops beforereturning to Coventry.

What Alfa Includes� 4 nights dinner, room & breakfast� 2 full day excursions� Entrance to Museum of the Gorge

& Blists Hill Victorian Town

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The cradle of the IndustrialRevolution and the rural idyll ofA Shropshire Lad. See what madeEngland great and why it can still be

called “a green and pleasant land”!

Excursions IncludedFull Day Excursion to Leominster and Ludlow. Visit thesetwo historic and thriving market towns with their excellentshopping, architectural beauty and rich history. Passthrough outstanding natural scenery famously rendered byHousman in the lyrical verses of “A Shropshire Lad”.

Full Day Excursion to Ironbridge Gorge andBridgnorth. Ironbridge is both a beautiful valley anda huge collection of museums from which we haveselected visits to the Museum of the Gorge and BlistsHill Victorian Town (entrance to both is included inthe tour cost). We return via the fascinating town ofBridgnorth where we have a short stop. (We alsorecommend you revisit Bridgnorth on your free dayusing the delightful Severn Valley Steam Railway.)

Himley Country Hotel Himley

Originally a nineteenth century schoolhouse, thispeacefully located, friendly hotel makes an excellent basefor exploring Shropshire and the West Midlands.Approximately half the 76 bedrooms are on the groundfloor and all have bath or shower and WC, tea/coffeemaking facilities, satellite TV, telephone and trouserpress. There is a bar, conservatory restaurant and theSchoolroom breakfast room. Tel: 01902 896716

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This delightful tour is based inSymonds Yat - arguably the loveliestlocation in Britain’s loveliest valley.The views over the bend in the River

Wye from a towering rock where peregrine falconsbreed is truly spectacular.

Excursions IncludedFull Day Excursion to the Cotswolds travelling via theancient towns of Tewkesbury and Evesham to Moretonin the Marsh, then through the heart of the Cotswoldsalong the Fosse Way. We continue through Stow on theWold and Bourton in the Water and past Cirencesterbefore descending to the plain of the River Severn andthen on to Symonds Yat.

Full Day Wye Valley Excursion. We pay a short visit toRoss-on-Wye and then travel up the valley for a look atthe historic city of Hereford. We continue to Hay-on-Wye,a remote market town which hosts a world famousliterary festival and has some remarkable bookshops!

Holiday 5322 - 5 DaysDeparts Wednesday - Returns SundayMay 5 £209 Aug 11 £219June 16 £219 Sept 15 £219Supplements per person Single Room £23

Holiday 5332 - 5 DaysDeparts Monday - Returns FridayMay 24 £214 July 12, 26 £219June 7, 14 £219 Sept 13, 20 £214Supplements per person Single Room £74

Holiday 5337 - 5 DaysDeparts Monday - Returns FridayMay 17 £199 Aug 2 £209June 28 £209 Sept 6 £199July 12, 19 £209 Sept 13, 20 £189Supplements per person Single Room £23

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Britannia Hotel Coventry

Situated in the heart of the city, next to the famouscathedral and very close to the shops, this largemodern multi storey hotel has 211 comfortablebedrooms with bath or shower and WC, TV, telephone,hair dryer, trouser press and tea/coffee making facilities.There is an attractive restaurant serving buffet-stylemeals and a large bar where snacks are served. Lift. Tel: 0871 222 0895

Paddocks Hotel Symonds Yat

Situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty withmeadows leading down to the banks of the River Wye.The comfortably furnished lounge and bar areas overlookthe river and gorge with splendid views. All bedroomshave private bath or shower and WC, TV, telephone andtea/coffee making facilities. Entertainment is provided ontwo evenings. No lift but there are entrances to both theground and middle floors. Please note this hotel is notsuitable for people with limited mobility. Tel: 01600 890246

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What Alfa Includes� 4 nights dinner, room & breakfast� 3 full day excursions � Entrance to Brewery� Entrance to Wensleydale Cheese Experience

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Based near Darlington, we are wellplaced to visit Richmond and thescenic North Yorkshire Dales. We willalso see the contrasting scenery of

the North Yorkshire Moors.

Excursions IncludedFull Day Excursion to Heartbeat Country. Along thesouth side of the North York Moors to Pickering, thennorth to Goathland, the Aidensfield of the TV series.We return along the north side of the moors.

Full Day Excursion to Masham and Thirsk. A visitto the famous “Black Sheep” Brewery at Masham(entrance & drink included in tour cost) beforevisiting Thirsk, the “Darrowby” of the Herriot booksand home of the “World of James Herriot Exhibition”(entrance to museum not included).

Full Day Excursion to Herriot Country. Over thePennines to Sedbergh, then down Wensleydale toHawes, where we visit the Wensleydale CheeseExperience (entrance included in tour cost).Continuing on to Aysgarth Falls and Leyburn.Please note: clients joining at Huddersfield, Bradford, Pudseyand Leeds are picked up en route by the tour coach.(Clients from other towns in West Yorkshire have to travelvia Burtonwood Services and are recommended to join at one of the these four points instead.)

Aston Hotel Darlington

See “Catherine Cookson Country” tour adjacent fordescription of Aston Hotel.

What Alfa Includes� 4 nights dinner, room & breakfast� 3 full day excursions� Entrance to Beamish� Guided tour of Cookson Country

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Born Katie McMullen in 1908,Catherine Cookson was raisedamong the cobbled terraces of theRiver Tyne at South Shields in what

is now known as South Tyneside. From our basenear Darlington we visit the area as well as thehistoric City of Durham.

Excursions IncludedFull Day Excursion to Beamish. The North of EnglandOpen Air Museum vividly recreates life in the North Eastat the start of the Industrial Revolution (entranceincluded in the tour cost).

Full Day Excursion to Durham. The history of Durhamrevolves around its ecclesiastical buildings and aboveall its splendid cathedral.

Full Day Excursion to Catherine Cookson Country. Ourguided tour along the ‘Catherine Cookson Trail’ takes usthrough South Tyneside including picturesque WestoeVillage, a little oasis in the heart of South Shields. Please note: clients joining at Huddersfield, Bradford, Pudseyand Leeds are picked up en route by the tour coach.(Clients from other towns in West Yorkshire have to travelvia Burtonwood Services and are recommended to join at one of the these four points instead.)

Aston Hotel Darlington

Situated just off the A1 in County Durham, five milesfrom Darlington’s shopping centre and 3 miles from thenearby village of Newton Aycliffe, both served by alocal bus service. The hotel, opened in 2002, has apleasant lounge and bar and a modern brasserierestaurant. Each of the 80 bedrooms with shower, wc,iron, TV and tea/coffee making facilities. Tel. 01325 329600

What Alfa Includes� 4 nights dinner, room & breakfast� 3 full day excursions� Beamish Museum visit

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Gorgeous coastline with rockyheadlands and delightful coves,fishing villages and medieval castles,rolling countryside and fascinating

historic sights - they are all here!

Excursions IncludedFull Day Excursion to Warkworth and theNorthumbrian Coast. Today we see some ofNorthumbria’s delightful coastal villages. WarkworthCastle is a magnificent sight enclosed within themeandering River Coquet. More castles follow atDunstanburgh and romantically situated Bamburgh, signsof the turbulent past of this border region.

Full Day Excursion to Beamish. The North of EnglandOpen Air Museum vividly recreates life in the North Eastat the start of the Industrial Revolution (entranceincluded in the tour cost).

Full Day Excursion to Durham. A short journey bringsus to Durham with its superb Norman cathedral. Theadjacent castle is a reminder that church and state werenever closer than in the time of the warlike PrinceBishops who were based here.Please note: clients joining at Huddersfield, Bradford, Pudseyand Leeds are picked up en route by the tour coach.(Clients from other towns in West Yorkshire have to travelvia Burtonwood Services and are recommended to join at one of the these four points instead.)

Caledonian Hotel Newcastle upon Tyne

Located in the Jesmond area, with its manyrestaurants, bars and boutiques, about one mile fromNewcastle’s city centre, the Caledonian is acomfortable hotel with a friendly feel. There is a smalllounge area near the reception, whilst the Billabong Barand Bistro offers a pleasant atmosphere throughout theday. The public areas have stylish contemporary decorwith wooden flooring whilst all 89 bedrooms aremodern and have bath or shower, satellite TV, direct dialtelephone, hair dryer and tea/coffee making facilities.Tel. 0191 281 7881

Holiday 5291 - 5 DaysDeparts Monday - Returns FridayApr 26 £219 July 26 £229May 3 £224 Aug 9, 23 £229May 24 £229 Sept 13 £229June 14 £229Supplements per person Single Room £69

Holiday 5288 - 5 DaysDeparts Monday - Returns Friday May 17 £219 June 14 £219May 31 £219 Sept 13 £224Supplements per person Single Room £48

Holiday 5289 - 5 DaysDeparts Monday - Returns Friday June 7 £224 Aug 30 £224May 3 £224 Sept 27 £219Supplements per person Single Room £48

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What Alfa Includes� 4 nights dinner, room & breakfast� 2 full day excursion� Entrance to Muncaster Castle

& Owl Centre

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What Alfa Includes� 4 nights dinner, room & breakfast� 2 full day excursions� Boat trip on Lake Windermere

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Ullswater is perhaps the mostspectacular of the lakes and as wehead from its gentler northern end toits spectacular origin at the foot of

Helvellyn the scenery becomes ever more majestic.Thirlmere lies on the other side of that greatmountain surrounded by equally steep slopesbut the other lakes on our itinerary are in gentlersettings, including beautiful Grasmere where thepoet Wordsworth lived and worked.

Excursions IncludedFull Day Excursion to Ambleside and Bowness.Today starts with a spectacular journey over theKirkstone Pass to Windermere and on to Amblesidewith time to explore the town before taking a cruise onLake Windermere to Bowness (boat fare included inthe tour cost). Rejoining the coach we travel via Kendaland Shap and the shores of Ullswater to Patterdale.

Full Day Excursion to Cockermouth, Bassenthwaite,Keswick and Grasmere. Around the northern side ofthe fells to Cockermouth, then along the edge ofBassenthwaite to Keswick. After lunch we travel pastThirlmere to Grasmere for a look around Wordsworth’svillage before returning to Keswick and back to Penrithvia Troutbeck.

Grange-over-Sands is an Edwardianresort on the Cartmel peninsula,with a traffic free promenade wherevisitors can have a relaxing stroll

past ornamental gardens or watch the birdlifeactivity towards Morecambe Bay. Grangeprovides an excellent base from which toexplore the Western Lake district.

Excursions IncludedFull Day Excursion to Muncaster, Furness andUlverston. We travel to Western Cumbria todayvisiting Muncaster Castle, home to an amazingoctagonal library, and the World Owl Centre whichcares for over 45 species of owl (entrance to Castleand Owl Centre included in tour cost). We returnvia the Furness Peninsula and the market town ofUlverston, birthplace of Stan Laurel and home to the‘Laurel & Hardy Museum’.

Full Day Excursion to Coniston and Keswick.We travel to the heart of the Western Lakes via ConistonWater and Coniston village, then to the resort of Grasmereand past Thirlmere to Keswick. With ample time to exploreKeswick we retrace our route arriving at Ambleside onLake Windermere before returning to Grange.

Cumbria Grand Grange over Sands

Set in 20 acres of privategardens and woodlandoverlooking MorecambeBay this charmingVictorian hotel is onlysix miles from LakeWindermere. There is anoutdoor tennis court,putting green and woodland walk as well as an indoor games room with afull sized snooker table, table tennis and darts. All 125bedrooms are comfortably furnished with private bath orshower and WC, TV with satellite channels, direct dialtelephone, central heating and tea/coffee makingfacilities. There is an attractive restaurant and bar andoccasional evening entertainment. The lift serves allfloors. Tel: 01539 532331

Lake District

What Alfa Includes� 4 nights dinner, room & breakfast� 2 full day excursions� Boat trips on Ullswater & Windermere

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England’s largest National Parkcontains many of the mostpicturesque lakes in England makingthe landscape which inspired such

famous poets as Wordsworth and Coleridge.

Excursions IncludedFull Day Excursion to Ullswater and Keswick.We travel to Pooley Bridge to join the Ullswater ‘Steamer’boat trip to Glenridding (boat fare included in holidaycost), at the foot of the mighty Helvellyn. We thencontinue to Keswick, the busiest town in the North Lakes,situated beside Derwent Water.

Full Day Excursion to Windermere, Ambleside andGrasmere. Today we take a boat trip on England’s largestlake, Windermere (included in tour cost). We thencontinue to Ambleside at the head of Lake Windermere,a major tourist resort with shops, hotels and restaurants,before continuing to Grasmere for a look aroundWordsworth’s village.

Headway Hotel Morecambe

Ideally located on the broad sweep of Morecambe’s eastpromenade. There is a restaurant, comfortable lounge baroverlooking the seafront and a second quiet lounge.Regular entertainment is provided and the Rydal LoungeBallroom holds dance events throughout the year. All 54bedrooms have bath or shower, TV, telephone, hair dryersand tea/coffee making facilities. Lift serves all floors withsome steps between levels. Tel. 01524 412525

Broadway Hotel Morecambe

The Broadway is situated on Morecambe’s quieter EastPromenade. The residents dining room offers traditionalfood and Finnegan’s Restaurant and Bar provideslunchtime snacks with a lively atmosphere. There is aquiet first floor lounge and a ballroom for entertainment,provided most evenings. Most bedrooms have shower &WC, some with bath, TV, & tea/coffee making facilities.Lift serves all 4 floors and a few ground floor rooms areavailable. Tel: 01524 410777

Holiday 5297 - 5 Days Departs Monday - Returns Friday May 24 £249 July 19 £269June 21 £264 Sept 6 £264Supplements per person Single Room £36

Holiday 5295 - 5 DaysDeparts Monday - Returns FridayMay 17 £244 Sept 13 £244Supplements per person Single Room £23

Holiday 5298 - 5 DaysHEADWAY HOTEL - Departs Monday - Returns FridayMar 15 £184 Mar 29 £194BROADWAY HOTEL - Departs Monday - Returns FridayApr 5 £179 June 28 £224Apr 12 £172 Sept 6 £224May 17 £209 Sept 27 £219June 14 £224Supplements per person Single Room £23

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Located in Patterdale village at the head of Ullswater thehotel makes an ideal base for exploring the northern Lakes.Close by is the neighbouring village of Glenridding wherethe Ullswater Steamer boat offers daily sailings around thelake. The Patterdale is a popular stop for walkers and theaccommodation has everything you need for a relaxingholiday. All 60 bedrooms offer bath or shower and WC,direct dial telephone, TV and tea/coffee making facilities.Tel. 01768 482231

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What Alfa Includes� 4 nights dinner room & breakfast� 2 full day excursions� Boat trip on Windermere� Boat trip on Ullswater

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What Alfa Includes� 4 nights dinner, room & breakfast� 2 full day excursions� Windermere Cruise

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After a day taking in some of thebest scenery in Britain, relax andenjoy a stroll along the promenade ora drink in the bar admiring those

spectacular Morecambe Bay sunsets!

Excursions IncludedFull Day Excursion to the Lake District. We travel firstto Keswick on Derwent Water, then work our wayslowly back south, passing Thirlmere, Wordsworth'sbeloved Grasmere and Rydal Water before coming toEngland's largest lake, Windermere. Here we take aboat trip from Ambleside to Bowness (included in thetour cost) where we rejoin the coach to return toMorecambe.

Full Day Excursion to the Dales. We travel up theLune Valley to Kirkby Lonsdale and on to Skipton withits famous Castle and museum. Then over the fells toGrassington in Upper Wharfedale to Aysgarth and intoWensleydale, returning via Sedbergh.

Lothersdale Hotel Morecambe

This family run hotel is situated on Central Promenade, ashort walk from the main shopping area with spectacularviews of Morecambe Bay. All 46 bedrooms have bath orshower and WC, TV and tea/coffee making facilities.Home-cooked food is served in the pleasant dining room.The first floor lounge and bar area have splendid views ofthe bay, whilst entertainment is available most evenings.Some steps from ground to first floor areas but a liftserves all floors. Tel: 01524 416404

What Alfa Includes� 4 nights room & English breakfast

in Chelsea (dinner is not included)� 2 full day excursions� London guided tour

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£189Per Person

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Holiday 5302 - 5 DaysDeparts Monday - Returns FridayApr 26 £199 Sept 6 £219May 3 £204 Oct 11, 25 £204May 17 £209 Nov 1, 8, 29* £184June 7 £219 Dec 6* £184July 12 £219Supplements per person Single Room £18 / Sea View £24*November & December departures are "Turkey & Tinsel"holidays with a Christmas theme.

Holiday 5247 - 5 DaysDeparts Monday - Returns FridayFeb 8 £189 Aug 2, 9, 30 £199June 14 £199 Sept 13 £199Departs Wednesday - Returns SundayOct 20 £199Supplements per person Single Room £89

Holiday 5299 - 5 DaysDeparts Monday - Returns FridayMay 17 £229 Aug 30 £244June 7 £239 Sept 20 £234July 5 £244 Oct 4, 18 £214Supplements per person Single Room £23

Our base is in Chelsea near to thefashionable Kings Road andChelsea Harbour with good busconnections with the West End for

shopping or sightseeing.

Excursions IncludedFull Day Excursion to London and Greenwich.We have a morning guided sightseeing tour includedin the tour cost to take in the principal sights of Londonand perhaps select a place to visit at length on the freeday. We then continue to Greenwich, for centuries thehome of the Royal Observatory and notable for the CuttySark and Millennium Dome.

Full Day Excursion to Windsor. We travel Windsor whereyou can stroll by the river, or perhaps take a boat trip.Others will want to have a look around the town or castle.

Jurys Inn Chelsea

Located within walking distance of fashionable KingsRoad and regular bus routes to London’s West End, JurysInn is a comfortable hotel with its own restaurant, barand separate all-day Coffee bar. Accommodation includesBed and Breakfast in order to allow maximum freedom inthe capital. All 172 bedrooms have bath, shower, WC, TV,direct dial telephone, and tea/coffee making facilities. Tel.0207 411 2200

This ancient woollen town was thebirthplace of Katherine Parr, HenryVIII’s sixth wife and the remains ofKendal Castle can still be seen. With

plenty of shops and places of interest andsurrounded by fells on three sides, it is the perfectbase for exploring the Eastern Lake District.

Excursions IncludedFull Day Excursion to Bowness, Ambleside andGrasmere. Today we take a boat trip from Bowness, onEngland’s largest lake, Windermere (included in tourcost). We disembark at Ambleside, a major tourist resortwith shops, hotels and restaurants, before continuing toGrasmere for a look around Wordsworth’s village.

Full Day Excursion to Ullswater and Keswick.We travel to Pooley Bridge to join the Ullswater‘Steamer’ boat trip to Glenridding (boat fare includedin holiday cost), at the foot of the mighty Helvellyn. Wethen continue to Keswick, the busiest town in the NorthLakes, situated beside Derwent Water.

County Hotel Kendal

Located in Kendal’s busy centre and close to the railstation, the County is a former Coaching Inn ideallyplaced for access to the beauty of Lakeland. The hotelhas a lovely dining room complete with sprung dancefloor, a pleasant lounge and two well-stocked bars.Entertainment on most nights. Each of the 37 bedroomshave bath or shower, wc, TV and tea/coffee makingfacilities. A lift serves most floors. Tel. 01539 722461

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Dunoon & Rothesay Scottish Gardens


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Dunoon is splendidly situated on thewestern shores of the Firth of Clyde,where Loch Long and Holy Loch jointhe sea. It has two bays, lovely

gardens, a swimming pool, small castle, bowlinggreens and golf courses and nearby is some ofScotland’s most spectacular scenery.

Excursions IncludedFull Day Excursion to Oban, the principal town on thewest coast and port for many of the ferry services tothe Hebridean Islands. En route we pass Inveraray, seatof the Dukes of Argyll, Loch Awe and the remarkableFalls of Lora.

Full Day Excursion to Rothesay. Today’s journey takesus to Colintraive and then via a short ferry crossing tothe Isle of Bute. We continue to its capital, Rothesay,one of the Clyde’s most famous resorts which alsoboasts a fine castle.

What Alfa Includes� 4 nights dinner, room & breakfast� 2 full day excursions� Entrance to Mount Stuart, Crarae

& Benmore Gardens

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£219Per Person

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The warm waters of the Gulf Streamhave made it possible for the Westof Scotland to have some of themost exotic and remarkable gardens

in the whole of Britain and this splendid tourincludes three of the most interesting.

Excursions IncludedFull Day Excursion to Mount Stuart Gardens. Today’sjourney takes us to Colintraive and then via a short ferrycrossing to the Isle of Bute and the splendour of MountStuart Gardens (entrance included in the holiday cost).Originally developed by the 2nd Earl of Bute (whose sonwas one of the founders of Kew Gardens), these aregardens on an olympian scale with several distinctgardens on a 300 acre site.

Full Day Excursion to Crarae and Benmore Gardens.Crarae, situated near Inveraray, is a woodland garden witha superb collection of flowering shrubs. Benmore, situatedon the Cowal Peninsula close to Dunoon, is a specialistgarden of the Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh. It is alsoa woodland garden including some spectacular giantredwoods. (Entrance to both gardens is included in theholiday cost.)

Selborne Hotel Dunoon

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Oban is the most popular resort andtouring centre in the WesternHighlands. Its busy harbour providesthe link with the islands of the Inner

Hebrides and it also has plenty of shops.

Excursions IncludedFull Day Excursion to Fort William, Travelling northalong the shores of Loch Linnhe to Fort William at thefoot of Ben Nevis. We return via the magnificentscenery of Glen Coe and Rannoch Moor.

Full Day Excursion to Lochgilphead and Inveraray.Travelling south to Lochgilphead and then along theshores of Loch Fyne to Inveraray, ancestral seat of theCampbells, Dukes of Argyll.

Regent Hotel Oban

Overlooking the promenade and Oban Bay with viewstowards the hills of Mull, the predominantly art decoRegent Hotel is a landmark on the Esplanade and iscentrally situated for Oban’s shops and bars. Bedroomshave bath or shower and WC, TV, hair dryer, telephoneand tea/coffee making facilities. The hotel’s restaurantserves freshly prepared food and there are two bars,lounges and a small terrace. Two lifts serve all floors,although there are many unavoidable steps at the hotelentrance. Tel: 01631 562341

Holiday 5411 - 5 DaysDeparts Wednesday - Returns SundayMay 5 £189 Aug 11 £209May 19 £194 Sept 1 £209June 16 £209 Sept 8 £204July 14 £209 Sept 22 £194Supplements per person Single Room £23

Sea View £16

Holiday 5412 - 5 DaysDeparts Wednesday - Returns SundayJune 2 £219 July 28 £219June 30 £219 Aug 25 £219Supplements per person Single Room £23

Sea View £16

Holiday 5427 - 5 DaysDeparts Monday - Returns FridayMay 3 £214 Sept 13 £249May 17 £224 Nov 8* £179July 12 £249 Dec 6* £179Aug 23 £259Supplements per person Single Room £44*November & December departures are “Turkey & Tinsel”holidays with a Christmas theme.

Selborne Hotel Dunoon

Superbly situated looking south across the Clyde withpleasant lawns reaching down to the promenade andwater's edge. All the public rooms and many of thebedrooms offer uninterrupted views of the river which isa constant source of interest. Ground floor areas haverecently been extensively refurbished and include a TVlounge, bar lounge with dance floor, quiet lounge andgames room. 98 bedrooms with central heating andprivate bath or shower and WC. All rooms havetea/coffee making facilities, hair dryer and TV with radiochannels. Entertainment is provided most evenings in thebar lounge. The lift serves almost all rooms. Car parkingavailable. Tel: 01369 702761.

A Leisureplex Hotel

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Fort William & Skye Ullapool & Inverness Moray Firth

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£194Per Person

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£199Per Person

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Dingwall is the County Town forRoss and Cromarty and has been aburgh since the thirteenth century. Itlies just 12 miles north of Inverness

and within easy reach of the Black Isle on the eastcoast and the attractive villages of Gairloch andUllapool on the west coast.

Excursions IncludedFull Day Excursion to Ullapool and Loch Maree.Today we see some of Scotland’s most magnificentcoastal scenery as we travel to Loch Maree, passInverewe, with its famous gardens, and Ullapool,situated on the edge of fjord-like Loch Broom.

Full day Excursion to Inverness and Nairn. A shortjourney takes us to the Capital of the Highlands set on thebanks of the River Ness. Nearby is Culloden Field wherethe last battle on British soil was fought in 1746. Nairn isa delightful small seaside resort on the Moray Firth.

National Hotel Dingwall

This impressive Victorian sandstone building is situatedin the centre of Dingwall and is a focal point for the localcommunity. All bedrooms have private bath or showerand WC, tea/coffee making facilities and TV.Entertainment is provided in the lounge bar. No lift. Tel: 01349 862166

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Holiday 5432 - 5 DaysDeparts Monday - Returns FridayMay 10 £194 July 5 £214May 24 £204 Aug 23 £214June 21, 28 £214 Sept 13 £204Supplements per person Single Room £23

Sea View £16

Holiday 5510 - 5 Days Departs Monday - Returns Friday May 31 £209 Aug 2 £209July 5 £209 Sept 13 £209Supplements per person Single Room £32

Holiday 5467 - 5 DaysDeparts Monday - Returns FridayJune 21, 28 £199 Aug 23 £199Supplements per person Single Room £23

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Fort William, the “Outdoor Capital ofthe UK” is a splendid location fromwhich to explore the magnificentWestern Highlands. With two full

day excursions included, you will see some of themost breathtaking scenery in Britain.

Excursions IncludedFull Day Excursion to the Isle of Skye. A scenic journeytakes us along Loch lochy, then past the five Sisters ofKintail to the much photographed Eilean Donan Castle.We continue to kyle of Lochalsh and then accross toSkye with a short tour of this enchanting Island.

Full Day Excursion to Spey Valley & Inverness.Our journey today takes us north along Glen Spean andthe shores of Loch Laggan, passing through the wellknown ski resort of Aviemore, to the ‘Capital of theHighlands’ Inverness. We continue back via Loch Ness,the greatest expanse of fresh water in Europe, then alongthe Great Glen to Fort Augustus and so to our hotel.

Croit Anna Hotel Fort William

Situated in an isolated position on the shores of LocheLinnhe with spectacular views across the loch from allof the public rooms and most of the bedrooms, the CroitAnna offers a comfortable and friendly base in whichto relax. All 92 bedrooms have central heating and/orindividual electric heating, bath or shower and WC,hair dryer, radio, TV and tea/coffee making facilities.There is a panoramic lounge, two bars, terrace andentertainment most evenings. There is no lift but anumber of ground floor rooms are available uponrequest and subject to availability. Extensive carparking. Tel: 01397 702268

A Leisureplex Hotel

The Moray coast is one of Scotland’smost unspoilt areas with beautifulsandy beaches and unforgettablesunsets. Our base is Lossiemouth,

with its attractive harbour and home to the famousRAF Dambusters 617 Squadron. Close by are theGrampian Highlands with castles and malt whiskydistilleries in abundance!

Excursions IncludedFull Day Excursion to Culloden and Inverness. Wetravel westward toward Inverness, stopping at the siteof the Battle of Culloden and visitor centre (entrance notincluded). We continue into Inverness, at the mouth ofthe River Ness and ‘capital of the Highlands’.

Full Day Excursion to Elgin and Dufftown.Lossiemouth was originally the port for the ancienttown of Elgin whose cathedral was destroyed by theWolf of Badenoch in 1390. We continue along GlenRothes to Dufftown and visit the well known GlenfiddichDistillery. In the afternoon, we continue to Fochabersand visit Baxters foods. (Entrance to Glenfiddich andBaxters included in the tour cost).

Stotfield Hotel Lossiemouth

The Stotfield stands with commanding views of the MorayGolf Club and Lossiemouth’s west beach. Established in1895 the large victorian building was purpose built as anhotel. There is a residents lounge and the Firth lounge bar.The Seaview restaurant offers good food and service. All46 bedrooms have bath or shower with WC, hairdryer,telephone, TV and tea/coffee making facilities. No lift. Tel. 01343 812011

What Alfa Includes� 4 nights dinner, room & breakfast� 2 full day excursions What Alfa Includes

� 4 nights dinner, room & breakfast� 2 full day excursions

What Alfa Includes� 4 nights dinner, room & breakfast� 2 full day excursions� Entrance to Glenfiddich and Baxters

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Holiday 5502 - 5 DaysDeparts Monday - Returns FridayApr 5 £179 July 19 £224May 31 £199 Aug 16 £224June 7, 21 £204 Sept 13 £209Supplements per person Single Room £48

Holiday 5547 - 5 DaysDeparts Monday - Returns FridayJune 21 £219 Aug 2 £219July 5 £219 Sept 27 £219Supplements per person Single Room £23


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Royal Deeside Glenshee

What Alfa Includes� 4 nights dinner, room & breakfast� 2 full day excursions� Entrance to Balmoral (when possible)� Distillery visit

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£179Per Person

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Long a favoured retreat of the RoyalFamily, the beautiful Dee Valley ishome to Balmoral Castle. Our base isslightly downstream of there at the

attractive village of Ballater - a superb base toexplore the area.

Excursions IncludedFull Day Excursion to Royal Deeside & Balmoral. Wetravel west to Balmoral Castle, pausing at Crathie Church(entrance to Balmoral is included in the tour costwhen the castle is open which is April-July only).

Full Day Excursion to Grantown & the Whisky Trail.Today’s journey takes us through some spectacularscenery to Cock Bridge and Tomintoul and on toGrantown, then along the Spey Valley, visiting one ofthe many distilleries for which the area is famous.

Loirston Hotel Ballater

Situated in the centre of the village of Ballater, with itsQueen Victoria’s Station, 8 miles from Balmoral Castle.Log fires in the lounge and a wood panelled entrancefoyer create a welcoming atmosphere. There is arestaurant and bar with entertainment two evenings perweek. Bedrooms have bath or shower and WC,tea/coffee making facilities and TV. No lift. Tel: 01339 755413

What Alfa Includes� 4 nights dinner, room & breakfast� 2 full day excursions� Half day excursion

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£219Per Person

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At the foot of Britain’s highest passamongst glorious Highland scenery,Glenshee provides a tranquil baseto relax after some spectacularsightseeing.

Excursions IncludedFull Day Excursion to Braemar and Ballater. Over thedramatic Cairnwell Pass and down into the Dee valley -the area around Balmoral Castle so beloved of theRoyal Family.

Full Day Excursion to Blairgowrie and Perth. Todaywe see the wonderful lush and rolling countryside ofStrathmore - very different from the more austerescenery to the north.

Half Day Excursion to Pitlochry. “Heart of theHighlands” and one of Scotlands premier resorts.

Spittal of Glenshee Hotel Glenshee

A warm welcome and a high level of comfort awaitsyou at this popular hotel. The restaurant has superbviews of the glens and serves a buffet carvery dinnerwith national and international cuisine. All 53 bedroomshave bath or shower and WC, telephone, TV andtea/coffee making facilities. The hotel is on two levelswithout a lift, most rooms are accessible by a shortflight of stairs. Two rooms are suitable for wheelchairusers but access is via the outside of the hotel. Tel: 01250 885215

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The Highlander

What Alfa Includes� 4 nights dinner, room & breakfast� 2 full Day excursions� Distillery visit � Entrance to Baxters

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£169Per Person

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Carrbridge nestles in the very heartof the Highlands in the beautifulSpey Valley. There are numerousattractions in the village including the

Landmark Forestry Heritage and Adventure Parkwith its wild water coaster, steam powered sawmill and tree top trail, a pony trekking centre,challenging nine hole golf course and bowling green.

Excursions IncludedFull Day Excursion to Inverness and Loch Ness.Known as the “Capital of the Highlands”, Inverness withits magnificent castle, stands astride the River Ness.We also journey further south to the mysterious watersof Loch Ness and the Visitor Centre at Drumnadrochit(entrance not included).

Full Day Excursion to the Spey Valley. A day to delightthe tastebuds as we journey down the lovely Spey Valley,stopping at the renowned Glenlivet Distillery. We continueto the mouth of the Spey to visit the famous Baxtersfoods, where we have a short demonstration. (Entranceto the distillery and Baxters included in the tour cost).

Carrbridge Hotel Carrbridge

This traditional family owned hotel is situated on thebanks of the River Dulnain in the heart of the highlands.Recently refurbished, it has an entertainment lounge, a barlounge, separate bistro and restaurant. The lift servesmost of the 67 bedrooms, all of which have bath/showerand WC, TV, telephone and tea/coffee making facilities. Avaried entertainment programme includes the popularHighland Ceilidh Dance and Highland buffet - an eveningnot to be missed. Tel 01479 841202

Holiday 5527 - 5 daysDeparts Monday - Returns Friday May 17 £189 Sept 20 £209June 14 £199 Oct 18 £189July 19 £209 Nov 1* £169Aug 16 £209 Nov 15* £169Supplements per person Single Room £23*November departures are “Turkey & Tinsel” holidays with aChristmas theme.

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The Highlands& Pitlochry Trossachs & Stirling Scotland’s Heritage

What Alfa Includes� 4 nights dinner, room & breakfast� 2 full day excursions� Distillery visit� Admission to Highland Folk Museum

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£219Per Person

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Our base is Bridge of Tilt, close tothe village of Blair Atholl, with itsAtholl Country life Museum and BlairCastle and Gardens. We travel

through the stunning beauty of the Highlands, thetranquility of Loch Tay and visit delightful Pitlochry.

Excursions IncludedFull Day Excursion to Newtonmore and Aviemore.Heading north through Glen Garry we pass somewonderful scenery en route to Dalwhinnie with itsWhisky Distillery. We continue via Laggan, toNewtonmore’s Highland Folk Museum where much ofthe area’s history is depicted, and on to Aviemore(entrance to museum and distillery included in thetour cost).

Full Day Excursion to Pitlochry and Loch Tay.Pitlochry is one of the most famous of all Scottish resorts.Its development owes much to the enthusiasm of QueenVictoria's physician for the pure air of the Perthshire Hills.We also explore the shores of Loch Tay with visits toAberfeldy and Killin, site of the Falls of Dochart.

Bridge of Tilt Hotel Blair Atholl

Set in a tranquil location by the salmon-rich River Tiltand close to the pretty village of Blair Atholl, the hotel isa former hunting lodge. Known for its warm hospitalityand friendly service, it has an intimate bar lounge and aspacious restaurant serving traditional menus. There islive entertainment on at least two nights, and thepopular Roundhouse Pub is situated just to the rear ofthe hotel. All bedrooms have private bath/shower andWC, TV and tea/coffee making facilities. No lift. Tel. 01796 481333

What Alfa Includes� 4 nights dinner, room & breakfast� 2 full day excursions� Entrance to Stuart Crystal � Entrance to Glenturret Distillery

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Based at Callander, famous as theTannochbrae of Doctor Finlay’sCasebook, amid lakes, mountainsand forests, this is an area of

outstanding beauty. The Trossachs are also thesetting for Sir Walter Scott’s Rob Roy and TheLady of the Lake.

Excursions IncludedFull Day Excursion to the Trossachs and Stirling. Wetravel alongside Loch Venachar to lovely Loch Achray, inthe heart of the Trossachs. Through pine and birchforest we continue via Aberfoyle to Stirling, one ofBritain’s most historic cities with a magnificent castleand ancient market street.

Full Day Excursion to Crieff. We drive north along thebanks of Loch Lubnaig, past Loch Earn via Comrie andthen on to Crieff, home of the Glenturret Distillery andStuart Crystal. We return to Callander by way ofDunblane, Doone and Strathallen. (Visits to GlenturretDistillery and Stuart Crystal included in the tour cost.)

Dreadnought Callander

Located at the northern edge of the Trossachs NationalPark and surrounded by stunning scenery, theDreadnought is on Callander’s main street with its shops,bars and cafes all close at hand. The hotel has atraditional atmosphere with an oak panelled bar loungeand comfortable restaurant serving varied menus.Bedrooms have bath or shower, TV and tea/coffee makingfacilities. A lift serves all floors with some steps betweenlevels. Tel. 01877 330184

What Alfa Includes� 4 nights dinner, room & breakfast� 2 full day excursions� Guided tours of Edinburgh & Glasgow

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Scotland’s heritage is a rich andcomplex one, but nowheresymbolises its defiant independencemore than Stirling, scene of many

battles and place where Mary Queen of Scots wascrowned in 1543.

Excursions IncludedFull Day Excursion to Edinburgh. A relatively shortjourney takes us to Scotland's most historic city wherewe have a guided city tour (included in the tour cost)and plenty of time to explore the many sights or visit thesuperb shops and cafes.and cafes.

Full Day Excursion to Glasgow. With its magnificentbuildings and delightful parks beside the Clyde, Glasgowhas become one of Europe’s most dynamic and culturedcities. We have a guided tour of the city (included in theholiday cost).

Golden Lion Hotel Stirling

Situated right in the middle of Stirling, adjacent to theshops and only a short walk from the castle, the family-owned Golden Lion was built in 1786 and is a focal pointfor the city. The hotel’s public areas and many of its 67bedrooms have recently been refurbished to a highstandard and all rooms include en suite bath or showerand WC, TV, radio, telephone and tea/coffee makingfacilities. There is an attractive reception, pleasant barand comfortable restaurant. Lift. Tel: 01786 475351

Holiday 5538 - 5 DaysDeparts Monday - Returns FridayMay 10 £224 July 12 £239June 21 £234 Sept 27 £219Supplements per person Single Room £23

Holiday 5537 - 5 DaysDeparts Monday - Returns FridayMay 24 £199 July 5 £209June 7, 21 £209 Aug 30 £209Supplements per person Single Room £23

Holiday 5550 - 5 DaysDeparts Monday - Returns FridayMay 3 £229 June 21 £239May 31 £229 July 5, 26 £244Supplements per person Single Room £96

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Great Little Trains of Wales

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We pack in visits to three of the“Great Little Trains of Wales” in anitinerary that takes in some of themost spectacular scenery in Britain.

Excursions IncludedFull Day Excursion to Ffestiniog Railway. We travelfirst to Porthmadog before taking the most famous ofthe Great Little Trains up to Blaenau Ffestiniog, in theheart of the Welsh slate mining area.

Full Day Excursion to Snowdon and Llanberis LakeRailway. Llanberis Lake lies at the foot of Snowdon, thehighest mountain in Wales with majestic views.We return via Swallow Falls.

Full Day Excursion to Llangollen and Bala Lake.We head over the lovely Horseshoe Pass to Llangollenin the Dee Valley before turning west to Bala for a tripon the Bala Lake Railway.

Fares on the three railway journeys are included inthe tour cost.

Hydro Hotel Llandudno

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The gardens of North Wales are setamongst the finest scenery in Britainand this holiday includes visits to fourof the very best.

Excursions IncludedFull Day Excursion to Plas Newydd Gardens andPenrhyn Castle. We cross over to Anglesey to enjoythe beautiful 18th century Plas Newydd with its finegardens and parkland that overlook the Menai Straitsbefore moving to the early 19th century Penrhyn Castle,offering attractive walks in the grounds amongst itscollection of exotic trees and shrubs and in its Victorianwalled garden (entrance to Plas Newydd Gardensand Penrhyn Castle included).

Full Day Excursion to Gwydir Castle and BodnantGardens. We spend the morning at the fine ElizabethanGardens of the splendid Tudor Gwydir Castle andcontinue to Bodnant Gardens, widely acknowledged asone of the world’s most spectacular gardens, not tomention its stunning views across to Snowdonia. Wereturn on a picturesque journey via Betws-y-Coed(entrance to Gwydir Castle and Bodnant Gardensincluded).


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Holiday 5351 - 5 DaysDeparts Wednesday - Returns SundayMay 12 £194 Aug 4, 25 £219June 2, 9 £209 Sept 1 £219June 30 £219 Sept 8 £214July 7, 28 £219Supplements per person Single Room £23

Sea View £16

Holiday 5352 - 5 DaysDeparts Wednesday - Returns SundayMay 26 £219 Aug 18 £229June 23 £229 Sept 15 £219July 21 £229Supplements per person Single Room £23

Sea View £16

Holiday 5353 - 5 DaysDeparts Wednesday - Returns SundayMay 5 £219 July 14 £234May 19 £229 Aug 11 £234June 16 £234Supplements per person Single Room £23

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Llandudno boasts two superbbeaches, well preserved Victorianarchitecture, broad tree-lined streetsand elegant shops which all combine

to produce Britain’s most complete resort.

Excursions IncludedFull Day Excursion to Anglesey and Beaumaris.We travel to Anglesey with time to explore thecharming town of Beaumaris before paying a visit toLlanfairPG, famous not only for its inordinately longname, but also for Pringle’s Woollen Mills, where wehave a short stop.

Full Day Excursion to Caernarvon and Snowdonia.A magnificent journey today takes us along the shoresof Conwy Bay to Caernarvon, with its splendid castlebeside the harbour. We then turn inland through toPorthmadog. We see more of Snowdonia on the returnjourney via Llanberis, at the foot of Snowdon.


Ideally placed on the seafront close to theAberconwy Centre anda short walk fromLlandudno's wonderfulshops, Pier and HappyValley gardens. Largeentertainment suitewith dance floor andentertainment mostevenings. Superb“Looking Glass” barwith views over thebay, sun lounge andgames room with snooker. 120 bedrooms with centralheating and private bath or shower and WC. All roomshave tea/coffee making facilities, hair dryer and TV withradio channels. Many rooms have views over the bayor over the town to the Snowdonian mountains in thedistance. Lift serves most floors (split level floors meansome stairs to most rooms). Some ground floor roomsavailable. Car parking.

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What Alfa Includes� 4 nights dinner, room & breakfast� 3 full day excursions� 3 Train Rides

What Alfa Includes� 4 nights dinner, room & breakfast� 2 full day excursions� Entrance to Plas Newydd Gardens,

Penrhyn Castle, Gwydir Castle & Bodnant Gardens

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Based in Criccieth with its splendid castle and lovely beaches, this holiday offersremarkable contrasts: the awesome mountains of Snowdonia, and the romantic village ofPortmeirion.

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The pretty spa town of Llandrindod Wells lies in the secret heart of Wales and issurrounded by beautiful hillsides. The town has various craft shops, museums andtheatres and a pleasant park. A splendid base for exploring this unspoilt region.

Excursions IncludedFull Day Excursion to Lampeter and Carmarthen. Wetravel west to Lampeter, a pleasant market town on theRiver Teifi and home to the oldest university in Wales.Then southwards to Carmarthen, a thriving market townwith a superb castle and numerous historic buildings.

Full Day Excursion to Aberystwyth and Devil’s Bridge.Today’s journey takes us north to the principal resort inwest Wales, Aberystwyth, situated in a striking setting ona small promontory dividing two beaches and with steephills behind. Included in the tour cost is a trip on thespectacular Devil’s Bridge narrow gauge railway.

Half Day Excursion to Brecon. With its lovelycathedral and numerous small antique and craft shops,Brecon makes a delightful excursion.

Heart of Wales

Commodore Hotel Llandrindod Wells

Located in the heart of this Victorian Spa town, thehotel faces a pleasant park and overlooks the towncentre. All 50 bedrooms have bath and shower,telephone and tea/coffee making facilities. A lift servesall floors in the main building. The Fountain restaurantoffers table service for dinner. The Radnor bar isadjacent and there is a large ballroom offeringentertainment most evenings. The hotel has aseparate public bar for the younger guests. Tel: 01597 822288

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Excursions IncludedFull Day Excursion to Portmeirion Village. This uniquevillage is set on its own peninsula on the southernshores of Snowdonia. Its dreamlike Italianate qualitymade it the setting for the famous TV series ThePrisoner. (entrance included in tour cost).

Full Day Excursion to Snowdon. The unique SnowdonMountain Railway rises to within 66’ of the summit ofWales’s highest mountain and provides unforgettableviews of some of the finest mountain scenery in theBritish Isles (fare included in tour cost - service stopspart way in severe weather).

George IV Hotel Criccieth

This latest addition to the Leisureplex group is situated onthe High Street in the centre of Criccieth with magnificentviews towards the sea and castle from many bedrooms.All 47 bedrooms are centrally heated and have bath orshower and WC (mostly bath and WC), hair dryer, TV,intercom and tea/coffee making facilities. Extensivepublic areas include a delightful cocktail bar, a largerestaurant, entertainment room with additional bar and acosy lounge. A small lift serves first & second floors butnot the third floor. Ample car parking Tel: 01766 522168.

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Holiday 5372 - 5 DaysDeparts Monday - Returns FridayMar 29 £179 June 7 £199Apr 5 £184 July 5 £199Apr 12 £179 July 26 £199May 10 £184 Aug 9 £199May 24 £189 Sept 6 £199Supplements per person Single Room £23

Holiday 5366 - 5 DaysDeparts Wednesday - Returns SundayMay 12 £194 July 7, 14, 21 £234May 26 £219 Aug 4, 18 £234June 9 £224 Sept 1 £234June 23 £229 Sept 15 £219Supplements per person Single Room £23

What Alfa Includes� 4 nights dinner, room & breakfast� 2 full day excursions� Entrance to Portmeirion� Railway trip

What Alfa Includes� 4 nights dinner, room & breakfast� 2 full day excursions � 1 half day excursion� Ride on Devil’s Bridge Railway

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Summer Breaks & Irish Jaunts

What Alfa Includes� 4 nights dinner, room & breakfast� 2 full day excursions � Guided tour of Cardiff� National Museum of Welsh Life (free entry)� National Mining Museum of Wales (free entry)

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£219Per Person

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Cardiff is the cosmopolitan capital city of Wales. It has museums and art galleries aplenty,the magnificent Millennium Stadium and some of the best shopping in the U.K. but it alsohas quiet parks and a splendidly refurbished waterfront.

Excursions IncludedFull Day Tour of Cardiff and National Museum ofWelsh Life. We start the day with a guided sightseeingtour of the city included in the tour cost followed by avisit to the National Museum of Welsh Life, one ofEurope’s premier open air museums and the mostpopular heritage attraction in Wales, featuringreconstructed buildings brought from all parts of Wales.

Full Day Excursion to the Valleys and NationalMining Museum. Today’s journey takes first up theRhondda Valley and then through the “Top Towns” ofHirwaun, Merthyr and Tredegar to the World HeritageSite at Blaenavon, home of the magnificent NationalMining Museum where we have a guided tour.

Cardiff & The Valleys

Copthorne Hotel Cardiff

This excellent hotel is in a lakeside setting adjacent to aretail park 4 miles from the city centre. All 135 bedroomshave private bath/shower and WC, TV, telephone, hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities. There is an AARosette awarded restaurant, a bar and lounge areaoffering drinks and light meals in an informal setting. Theleisure club has swimming pool, gym, sauna, steam room,aerobic studio and hair salon. Two lifts serve all floors. Tel: 029 2059 9100

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in Bray� 3 sightseeing excursions � Visit to Irish National Stud� Guided tour of Dublin� Entrance to Powerscourt House Gardens

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£314Per Person

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County Wicklow is known as ‘The Garden of Ireland’, a land blessed with natural seasidesights, uncrowded towns and the serenely rolling vales so familiar on our televisionscreens in ‘Ballykissangel’. Just to the north lies Dublin, a thriving international city withan absorbing cultural and historical character. The capital is also the spiritual home of

Jameson, Guinness and, consequently, the renowned ‘craic’ (good times)! We are based in the wellestablished seaside resort of Bray, which is virtually a suburb of Dublin and offers easy access to thecentre on the DART rapid transit system.

Holiday ItineraryMonday North West - Holyhead - Dublin - Bray.

Tuesday Full Day Excursion to Dublin. We have amorning guided sightseeing tour of Dublin (included inthe tour cost) followed by an afternoon free to explorethe delights of this bustling Georgian capital, now a trulyEuropean city. Discover Trinity College, Dublin Castle, itstwo majestic cathedrals, many museums and follow inthe literary footsteps of Joyce, Yeats and Shaw.

Wednesday Full Day Excursion to the Irish NationalStud and North Wicklow Mountains. The IrishNational Stud is not just of interest to fans of horseracing. Its Japanese Gardens are world famous(entrance included in the tour cost). We return viaBlessington and Granabeg in the northern part of theWicklow Hills.

Thursday Full Day Excursion to Powerscourt Houseand Avoca. This majestic 18th century house has someexquisite interiors, particularly the ballroom, and animmense 45 acres of formal and informal gardens(entrance included in the tour cost). We also travelthrough the sourthern Wicklow Hills to Avoca, thevillage made famous by BBC’s Ballykissangel.

Friday Bray - Dublin - Holyhead - Burtonwood - Home.

Taste of Ireland

Royal Hotel Bray

This splendid hotel is situated in the heart of Bray, ashort walk from the sea front. All bedrooms have bathor shower and WC, telephone, TV and tea/coffeemaking facilities. It has a superb leisure centre withswimming pool, children’s fun pool, whirlpool, sauna,steam room, jacuzzi and gymnasium. The Royal has aspacious restaurant serving wholesome food. Lift to all floors.Tel: 00353 1286 2935

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Holiday 885 - 5 DaysDeparts Monday - Returns FridayMay 17 £314 Aug 16 £329May 31 £319 Aug 30 £319June 14 £319 Sept 13 £319July 5 £329Supplements per person Single Room £99

Holiday 5392 - 5 DaysDeparts Monday - Returns FridayMay 24 £219 Aug 2 £219June 7, 21 £219 Sept 6 £219Supplements per person Single Room £66

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7 DAYS

£449Per Person

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Irish Jaunts

Killarney, justifiably Ireland’s most popular tourist destination, is surrounded by abreathtaking landscape in which Mother Nature’s rugged mountain faces are mirrored inthe serene visage of Killarney’s Three Lakes. Soaking up some of the breathtaking sceneryis an absolute must; whether by water, on a tranquil boat trip on the loughs (lakes), or by

land in one of the quirky “Jaunting Cars” unique to this beautiful area of Ireland. You may also wish to visitthe remarkable Ross Castle. The bustling centre of Killarney Town itself offers enough shops and cafés togive an authentic taster of the warm Irish welcome for which the country is so famous.

Holiday Itinerary8 Day Tour 881: Departs Saturday, Returns Saturday withtwo free days in Killarney7 Day Tour 882: Departs Sunday, Returns Saturday withone free day in KillarneyDay 1 North West - Holyhead - Dublin. Arriving in timefor a late dinner at the Tara Towers Hotel. Day 2 Dublin - Limerick - Killarney.EXCURSIONS INCLUDED (both tours):Full Day Excursion to Tralee and Dingle Peninsula.The spectacular Dingle Peninsula has memorablecoastal scenery. The busy town of Tralee boasts manytourist facilities including the National Folk Theatre ofIreland.Full Day Excursion to the Ring of Kerry. Truly a day toremember as we take the unforgettable guided touraround the Ring of Kerry with its wild seascapes andstunning countryside.Day 6/7 Killarney - Limerick - Dublin. Staying at theRegency Hotel, Dublin.Day 7/8 Dublin - Holyhead - Burtonwood - Home.

Kerry & Dingle

Scott’s Hotel Killarney

Located in the heart of Killarney and completely rebuiltin 2006 from the old Scotts Garden Hotel, Scott’s Hotelcombines modern facilities with traditional comfort andelegance. The spacious bedrooms have bath or showerand WC, flat screen TV, hair dryer, and tea/coffee makingfacilities. The restaurant provides both internationaland Irish cuisine. In addition to the residents bar andcosy lounge there is a patio area on a pedestrian precinctand Scott’s Bar which is popular with residents andlocals, offering live music most evenings. A lift servesall floors. Tel: 00353 64 31060

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Some of Ireland’s most famous attractions await us on this delightful tour as we explorea captivating combination of sublime scenery, torrid history and wistfully romantic legend.Our base is Dungarvan, at the mouth of the Colligan River, site of a fort constructed by theNormans to control the river crossing and subjugate the local population. Dungarvan has

an attractive market square and a harbour popular with yachtsmen. Our excursions take us to Cork andBlarney and we also include a visit to the factory of the world famous Waterford Crystal.

Holiday ItinerarySunday North West - Holyhead - Bray. Arriving in timefor dinner at the Royal Hotel.

Monday Bray - Wexford - Waterford - Dungarvan.We continue southwards via the lovely seaside townof Wexford, before reaching Waterford and visit thefamous glassware factory with a chance, of course,to begin or expand your collection of this exquisiteglassware. We arrive in Dungarvan in time for dinner.

Tuesday At leisure in Dungarvan.

Wednesday Full Day Excursion to Cork and Blarney.We travel to Cork, the largest city in the south of theRepublic. Just outside the city is Blarney Castle homeof the famous “Stone of Eloquence” (entrance includedin the tour cost).

Thursday Dungarvan - Kilkenny - Dublin. A scenicday lies ahead as we pause at historic Cashel beforeincluding a stop at Kilkenny with its stately grey stonecastle (entrance included in the tour cost).We return to Dublin for a last night’s stay at the Regency Hotel.

Friday Dublin - Holyhead - Burtonwood - Home.

Cork & Wexford

Lawlor’s Hotel Dungarvan

Situated in the heart of Dungarvan next to the old marketsquare with its numerous shops and bars, and nearby tothe new modern shopping centre. There is a comfortablelounge in addition to a modern lounge bar and largerestaurant with a reputation for excellent home cookedfood. All 90 bedrooms are spacious and well furnishedhaving private bath and shower, satellite TV, andtea/coffee making facilities. A lift serves all floors. Tel. 00353 (0)58 41122

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Holiday 887 - 6 Days Departs Sunday - Returns FridayJune 6 £359 Aug 8 £359July 4 £359 Sept 12 £359Supplements per person Single Room £129

Holiday 882 - 7 Days / 881 - 8 DaysHol 882 - Departs Sunday - Returns SaturdayMay 23 £449 Sept 12 £449Supplements per person Single Room £149Hol 881 - Departs Saturday - Returns SaturdayJune 19,26 £509 Aug 7 £519July 3, 24 £519 Aug 21, 28 £519Supplements per person Single Room £174

What Alfa Includes� 7 days - 6 nights dinner,

room & breakfast� 8 days - 7 nights dinner,

room & breakfast� 2 full day excursions� Guided tour of the Ring of Kerry

What Alfa Includes� 5 nights dinner, room & breakfast� 1 full day excursion� Entrance to Blarney Castle� Entrance to Kilkenny Castle

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Irish Jaunts


in Westport� 2 nights dinner, room & breakfast

in Dublin� 2 sightseeing excursions from Westport� Visit to Strokestown Park House

7 DAYS

£409Per Person

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This tour offers some of the very best of Ireland’s vigorous and awe-inspiring naturalbeauty, with Mayo’s breathtaking coastlines and spectacular mountains. The populartown of Westport lies in the shadow of mountainous Croagh Patrick, a place of pilgrimagefor centuries, offering superb views of Clew Bay. Westport is a well developed tourist

town with a wealth of attractions including golf, fishing, museums, bars and cafés.

Holiday ItinerarySunday North West - Holyhead - Dublin. For ourovernight stay at the Ardmore Hotel on theoutskirts of Dublin.

Monday Dublin - Strokestown Park House - WestportWe travel across the Emerald Isle, stopping at thestately 18th Strokestown Park House for a look around(included in the tour cost) before continuing toWestport.

Tuesday Full Day Excursion to Connemara.The rugged Twelve Pins mountain range dominate theConnemara National Park. We visit Kylemore Abbey(entrance not included), often regarded as one ofIreland’s most romantic buildings, and Clifden whereAlcock and Brown crash landed after the firsttransatlantic flight in 1919. We return via Cong, of TheQuiet Man fame.

Wednesday At leisure in Westport.

Thursday Full Day Excursion to Knock and Galway.We have a short stop at the pilgrimage town of Knockbefore continuing travel south past the spectacularmountains of Mayo to the exuberance of Galway City.

Friday Westport - Dublin. To the capital for ourovernight stay at the Ardmore Hotel, Dublin .

Saturday Dublin - Holyhead - Burtonwood - Home.

Mayo & Galway

Mill Times Hotel Westport

Situated in the town centre of beautiful Westport, theMill Times Hotel offers an ideal holiday base. The hotelhas an old world charm combined with modernamenities, with its Uncle Sam’s bar, and TemptationsRestaurant serving traditional Irish fare. All bedroomsare elegantly decorated with bath, shower, WC, TV,direct dial telephone, ironing board, trouser press andtea/coffee making facilities. A lift serves all floors. Tel. 00353 98 29200

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in Derry� 1 night dinner, room & breakfast

near Dundalk� 1 night dinner, room & breakfast in Dublin� 2 full day excursions from Derry� Visit to Giant’s Causeway

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£399Per Person

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The vibrant city of Derry orLondonderry sits astride the fastflowing River Foyle. The old city onthe river’s western bank is the only

completely walled city in Ireland. Its 17th centurywalls are the most visible sign of a turbulent 1500years of history.

Holiday ItinerarySunday North West - Holyhead - Dublin - Dundalk.For our overnight stay at the Carrikdale Hotel ,north of Dundalk on the Newry road.

Monday Northern Ireland - Belfast - Derry. We crossthe border into the north and take a brief look at Belfaston our way to Derry.

Tuesday Full Day Excursion to Letterkenny andDonegal. Donegal lies across the border into theRepublic where the River Eske flows into the Atlantic.Its recently restored castle was originally built in the15th century. There is also a craft village, the home ofMagee’s, the famous tweed makers.

Wednesday At leisure in Derry.

Thursday Full Day Excursion to Giant’s Causeway.We travel along the beautiful Foyle estuary visiting thelovely coastal towns of Portstewart and Portrush on ourway to see this geological wonder of the world.Returning via Bushmills, home of the world’s oldestwhiskey distillery.

Friday Derry - Dublin. Overnight at the Regency Hotel, on the outskirts of Dublin

Saturday Dublin - Holyhead - Burtonwood - Home.

Derry & DonegalWhite Horse Hotel Derry

This modern hotel is situated a 10 minute walk fromLoch Foyle beside the Donegal Hills, five minutes’ driveeast of the city centre with a regular bus service fromoutside the hotel. There is an indoor swimming pool,sauna and fitness centre. There is a pleasant restaurantserving both international and Irish cuisine and acocktail lounge. Its 56 bedrooms are spacious andlavishly equipped with bath or shower and WC, TV,phone and tea/coffee making facilities. Tel: 028 7186 0606

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Holiday 886 - 7 DaysDeparts Sunday - Returns SaturdayMay 2 £399 July 4 £409June 13 £409 Aug 1 £409Supplements per person Single Room £109

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What Alfa Includes� 4 nights dinner, room & Continental

buffet breakfast in Ostend� Excursions as detailed� Guided tours of Bruges and Brussels

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£249Per Person

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Ostend is nearer than many of the British resorts featured elsewhere in our brochure and makes an idealshort break destination. Today we think of it primarily as a seaside resort - it was the height of fashion inthe Edwardian period - due to its miles of fine sandy beaches and excellent bathing facilities. But Ostendis also an ancient town with a lively and historic port, the “Gateway to the Continent”. It was the sceneof a three year siege in the early seventeenth century and suffered severe damage in the Second WorldWar. Today it is devoted to more tranquil pursuits and offers a wide variety of entertainments to suit alltastes from the excitement of the famous “Kursaal” casino and the racecourse to the lively cafés andbars. There is a famous market, a profusion of shops, lovely quiet parks and a splendid promenade.

Excursions IncludedFull Day Excursion to Bruges, the “Venice of theNorth”. We include a guided walking tour of thissplendidly preserved medieval town which has a wealthof historic buildings dating mainly from the 13th, 14th and15th centuries and there is also some excellent shopping.

Full Day Excursion to Brussels. We include a guidedtour of Belgium’s capital which has been a majortrading centre since the 11th century and boasts manyfabulous medieval buildings including those on thespectacular Grand Place. As the centre of the EuropeanCommunity it is also a vibrant modern city.

Ostend & Highlights of Belgium

Ostend Hotel Ostend

Situated approximately 150 metres from the beachand a few minutes’ walk from the centre of Ostend.This centrally heated hotel offers a bar, receptionlounge, sauna and solarium. The spacious restaurantserves international cuisine with some oriental dishes.All bedrooms have private bath or shower and WC, TVand telephone. Lift to all floors. Tel: 0032 5970 4625

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In springtime the fields of Holland burst into colour and from our base in Ostend we visit the famousKeukenhof Gardens, the largest flower garden in Europe. Walking through the gardens you willexperience strong scents from the tulips, daffodils, hyacinths and other varieties of spring bulbs andmany other plants and flowers.

Excursions IncludedFull Day Excursion to Keukenhof Gardens. A long andrewarding day as we travel into Holland to see thefamous bulbs known throughout the world as a symbolof the horticultural genius of Holland. Millions of bulbsexplode into an overwhelming colourful display.(Entrance included in tour cost)

Full Day Excursion to Ghent. Often referred as theHeart of Flanders, Ghent is an historic town withcobbled streets and pleasant street cafes in the manylittle squares which are alongside pretty canals.(Guided walking tour included in tour cost.)

Dutch Bulbfields

Ostend Hotel Ostend

Situated approximately 150 metres from the beachand a few minutes’ walk from the centre of Ostend.This centrally heated hotel offers a bar, receptionlounge, sauna and solarium. The spacious restaurantserves international cuisine with some oriental dishes.All bedrooms have private bath or shower and WC, TVand telephone. Lift to all floors. Tel: 0032 5970 4625


buffet breakfast in Ostend� Excursions as detailed� Entrance to Keukenhof Gardens� Guided walking tour of Ghent

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Holiday 811 - 5 DaysDeparts Monday - Returns FridayApr 26 £269 May 3, 10 £269Supplements per person Single Room £69

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/Buffet breakfast in Valkenburg� 1 nights room & Continental breakfast

near Lille� 1 nights dinner, room & breakfast near Dunkirk� Excursions as listed

9 DAYS

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A castle ruin overlooks the centre of Valkenburg, undoubtedly one of Holland’s most popular holidayresorts. During the day there are swimming pools, entertainment parks, some fascinating caves includinga reproduction of Roman catacombs, mini-golf, an open air theatre and some lovely walks. In the eveningthe town boasts a lively night life ranging from a famous casino down to the busy cafés and bars.

Holiday ItinerarySaturday North West - Dover - Calais - Lille. Arrivingat our overnight hotel near Lille. (Dinner is not includedon day 1)Sunday Flanders - Brussels - Holland. We continueinto Belgium and on to its capital city, Brussels, for alook at the Sunday market held in the Grand Place.Continuing at a leisurely pace we enter Holland and so toour hotel in Valkenburg.Monday Half Day Excursion to Maastricht.Maastricht is now well known as the place where the1991 Treaty on European Union was signed, but this isjust the latest episode in a long history as an importantcrossroads. Its cathedral of St.Servatius was founded inthe 6th Century and is the oldest church in Holland.Tuesday Full Day Excursion to Amsterdam. With itsbeautiful old merchants’ houses and quaint canals isundoubtedly one of Europe’s most enchanting cities. Wednesday-Thursday At leisure.Friday Full Day Excursion to Cologne. Cologne is oneof the oldest cities in Germany. Its magnificentcathedral is one of the icons of the Rhineland. Saturday Valkenburg - Antwerp - St.Omer/Dunkirk.We travel through northern Belgium to Antwerp wherewe have a brief view of the city before continuing alongthe Calais area for our overnight stay.Sunday Calais - Dover - Home. Via BurtonwoodInterchange where we rejoin our feeder coaches.

Valkenburg & Amsterdam

Best Western Hotel Walram Valkenburg

In the heart of Valkenburg, handy for all the shops, barsand street cafes, the Hotel Walram offers a relaxingatmosphere. Rooms have bath or shower and WC, TV,hair dryer. Tea/coffee making facilities available fromreception. The dining room has table served dinners andbuffet breakfasts. The indoor pool is free for guests’ usewhile extra charges apply for use of the sauna. The cosylounge bar offers a warm welcome and there is aseparate TV lounge and a terrace for use in the summer.Lift serves all floors. Tel: 0031 436013047

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in Menin� Entrance to ‘In Flanders Field’ Museum

and ‘Histoire de la Guerre’ Museum� Two guided tours� Excursions as listed

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£279Per Person

This tour takes in the fields of Northern France and Flanders to see where our forefathers foughtbetween 1914 and 1918 and to appreciate the extent of the sacrifice and suffering of what becameknown as ‘The Great War’. We visit Ypres the vital communications centre of Flanders, taking in thehorrors of trench warfare at Passchendaele and Essex Farm Cemetery. The 1st July 1916 was the mostcostly day for the British Army on the Somme and in this area we also visit the museum, cemetery andmemorial of Peronne, Thiepval and Arras respectively in the company of local experts.

Holiday ItineraryMonday North West - Dover - Calais - Menin. Arrivingin time for a late dinner.

Tuesday Full Day Excursion to the Belgian Somme.We spend the morning in Ypres and visit the ‘InFlanders Fields’ Museum (entrance included). In theafternoon we have an included expert guide on a tour ofthe battlefields with visits to Passchendale and EssexFarm Cemetery.

Wednesday At leisure in Menin.

Thursday Full Day Excursion to the French Somme.Today we visit Peronne and the ‘Histoire de la GrandeGuerre’ Museum (entrance included). With ourincluded expert guide we tour the Battlefields with visitsto Vimy Ridge, Thiepval Cemetery and Arras Memorial.

Friday Menin - Calais - Dover - Burtonwood - Home.

Great War in Flanders

Best Western Hotel AmbassadorMeninLocated just 500 yards from the marketplace in thissmall Belgian town very close to the French border andwar memorials of Ypres. The Ambassador offers awarm welcome and provides friendly service. Recentlyrefurbished, the hotel has a fitness room, relaxingreading lounge, a cosy bar and an air conditioned diningroom. All 34 bedrooms have bath or shower and WCand TV. A lift serves all floors.Tel: 0032 56 313272

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Holiday 905 - 9 DaysDeparts Saturday - Returns SundayMay 22 £459 Aug 28 £469June 12 £469 Sep 18 £459July 24 £469Supplements per person Single Room £94

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in Annecy� 1 nights room & breakfast in Laon� 1 nights dinner, room & breakfast near Dunkirk� Excursions as listed

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Nestling at the head of its lake, Annecy is both an important tourist centre and a busy city. Its old town,dominated by the castle, is very photogenic with narrow cobbled streets lined with charming arcades.Alongside the sleepy river there are lovely sunny quays with delightful cafés and flowers in profusion. Incontrast to nearby Geneva, Annecy was staunchly Catholic during the Reformation and its cathedral is oneof many historic buildings dating from those turbulent times. If you tire of exploring the historic buildingsand the many shops and cafés, take a swim in the lovely waters of the lake or relax in the shady parks.

Holiday ItinerarySaturday North West - Dover - Calais - ChampagneRegion. Arriving in Laon in the northern Champagnearea for our overnight stay. (Dinner is not included onday 1.)Sunday Laon - Burgundy - Annecy. We continue souththrough the most famous wine growing areas past Dijonand Chalon before turning into the mountains of Savoyand on to our resort.Monday Half Day Excursion to Aix-les-Bains. One ofthe most fashionable spa resorts in Europe during the19th century, near to the beautiful Lac du Bourget.Tuesday Full Day Excursion to Chamonix. We travelalong the shores of Lake Annecy and throughspectacular Alpine scenery to Chamonix.Wednesday-Thursday At leisure in Annecy.Friday Full Day Excursion to Geneva. Situated on theshores of Lake Geneva where the mighty Rhone leavesthe lake.Saturday Annecy - Reims - St.Omer/Dunkirk. Weretrace our steps to northern France for our overnightstay in the Calais area.Sunday Calais - Dover - Home. Via BurtonwoodInterchange where we rejoin the feeder coaches.

Annecy & French Alps

Hotel Mercure Annecy Sud

This excellent hotel is located on the edge of townwith panoramic views of the surrounding mountains.Facilities include an outdoor swimming pool and poolsiderestaurant for the summer season, the “La Boiserie”restaurant and a cosy bar and lounge. All rooms havetelephone, satellite TV, private bath and shower, WCand air conditioning. Tel: 0033 450 520966 R

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Originating in the Puy district of extinct volcanos, the Dordogne flows west for almost 300 miles into theGaronne near Bordeaux. Its valley is one of spectacular gorges and frequent dams, marked withinnumerable castles. Our base is Loubressac, a small village with spectacular views over the valley,including Castelnau, one of the most important castles in France. This area was one of the cradles of earlyhumanity and the caves at Lascaux (closed to protect them) were home to Cro-Magnon man and containthe world’s most famous prehistoric art. Our excursions take us both up and down the valley as we savourthis delightful area with its distinctive sights, sounds and scents of the French southwest.

Holiday ItinerarySaturday North West - Dover - Calais - Compiegne.Arriving at our overnight hotel at Compeigne in the lateevening. (Dinner is not included on day 1.)

Sunday Compiegne - Limousin - Loubressac.

Monday Full Day Excursion to Brive-la-Gaillarde.We journey up the Dordogne valley to Monceaux-sur-Dordogne before turning north west to the Limousin areaand the important town of Brive on the western edge ofthe Massif Central.

Tuesday Full Day Excursion to Rocamadour.A spectacular medieval town hugging the cliff side,for centuries a place of pilgimage to the Virgin Mary.

Wednesday At Leisure in Loubressac.

Thursday Full Day Excursion to Cahors. Leaving theDordogne late morning we travel south to the equallyspectacular valley of the River Lot and the fascinatingmedieval town of Cahors, capital of the departement.

Friday Dordogne - Paris - Lille. We retrace the journeyof the second day to our overnight stop near Lille.

Saturday Lille - Calais - Dover - Home. ViaBurtonwood Interchange where we rejoin the feedercoaches.

Dordogne

Relais de Castelnau Loubressac

Situated near the attractive small village of Loubressacwith spectacular views of the Dordogne valley andCastelnau Castle from the restaurant and many of thebedrooms. Its 40 bedrooms are simply decorated andspacious with bath or shower and WC, hair dryer, TVand mini bar. There is an outdoor swimming pool, barand pleasant terrace. No lift. Tel: 0033 565 108090


in Loubressac� 1 nights room and breakfast

in Compeigne� 1 nights dinner, room & breakfast in Lille � Excursions as listed

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Holiday 859 - 8 DaysDeparts Saturday - Returns SaturdayJune 26 £449 Aug 21 £459July 17 £479 Sept 11 £449Supplements per person Single Room £154

Holiday 852 - 9 DaysDeparts Saturday - Returns SundayMay 29 £489 Aug 14, 28 £499June 19 £499 Sept 11 £499July 3, 31 £499 Sept 25 £489Supplements per person Single Room £179

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Continental

What Alfa Includes� 6 nights dinner, room & continental

breakfast in St. Goarshausen � 1 nights room & Continental breakfast

in Lille� 1 nights dinner, room & continental breakfast

en route� Excursions as listed

9 DAYS

£429Per Person

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St.Goarshausen, in the heart of the Rhine valley, lies on the east bank of the Rhine at the narrowest andmost spectacular point in the Rhine Gorge. The imposing Castle Katz towers above the river which is aconstant source of interest and always busy with both cargo vessels and pleasure craft. This area isfamed in both history and legend and abounds with medieval castles and mythical hero tales.

Holiday ItinerarySaturday North West - Dover - Calais - Lille. Arrivingat our overnight hotel (Dinner is not included on day 1).

Sunday Aachen - Cologne - St.Goarshausen. Wecontinue through southern Belgium to Aachen andCologne and then across the River Rhine and along itseastern bank to St.Goarshausen.

Monday Full Day Excursion to Koblenz and LahnValley. In the morning we visit the ancient city ofKoblenz, at the confluence of the Rhine and Mosellerivers, before journeying up the River Lahn to Bad Ems.

Tuesday & Wednesday At leisure in St.Goarshausen.

Thursday Full Day Excursion to the Hunsruck andMoselle Valley. We cross the Rhine by ferry and thenthrough the wooded Hunsruck Hills to the famous winetown of Bernkastel. In the afternoon, we follow theMoselle downstream to Cochem and Koblenz.

Friday Full Day Excursion to Rüdesheim. A shortjourney brings us to the riverside towns ofAssmanshausen and Rüdesheim.

Saturday Rhineland - Monschau - St.Omer/Dunkirk.We travel across the Eifel Mountains to the idyllic townof Monschau where we have a short stop beforecontinuing to our overnight hotel in the Calais area.

Sunday Calais - Dover - Home. Via Burtonwoodinterchange where we rejoin our feeder coaches.

Rhine Valley

Pohl’s Rheinhotel Adler St Goarshausen

Situated in the heart of St.Goarshausen beside the river,the Adler is managed personally by Mrs Pohl who looksforward to welcoming our guests. The hotel has arestaurant, roof-top terrace garden and indoor swimmingpool. The Mailcoach Bar offers occasional dancing. Allbedrooms have private bath or shower and WC, hairdryer, telephone, radio-alarm clock and cable TV. The lift serves most rooms. Tel: 0049 6771 2613 S

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What Alfa Includes� 6 nights dinner, room & continental

breakfast in St.Goarshausen � 1 nights room & continental breakfast

near Lille� 1 nights dinner, room & continental breakfast

en route� Excursions as listed� 2 train journeys

9 DAYS

£444Per Person

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From our base at St.Goarshausen, in the heart of the Rhine valley, at the narrowest and mostspectacular point in the Rhine Gorge, we take trips on two fascinating railways. The Drachenfels is aSwiss style rack railway from the heart of Konigswinter to the top of the Drachenfels mountain. Ourother railway journey is on the lovely Brohltal railway through the valley of one of the smaller tributariesof the mighty Rhine.

Holiday ItinerarySaturday North West - Dover - Calais - Lille. Arrivingat our overnight hotel (Dinner is not included on day 1).Sunday Aachen - Cologne - St.Goarshausen. Wecontinue through southern Belgium to Aachen andCologne and then to St.Goarshausen.Monday Full Day Excursion to Konigswinter and theDrachenfels Railway. Konigswinter is on the Rhine,just south of Bonn. From here we take an up and downreturn train ride on the Drachensfels Cog Railway 40minutes uphill to the Seibengebirge (seven hills) andDrachenfels Castle (train ride included in the tourcost). We return via the Rhine bank and Koblenz.Tuesday & Wednesday At leisure in St.Goarshausen.Thursday Full Day Excursion to Koblenz and theVulcan Express Railway. Today we travel first toKoblenz and visit this famous city at the confluence ofthe Rhine and Moselle rivers. Continuing north we reachBrohl-Lutzing, home of the Brohltal railway to catch theVulcan Express, so named because it takes us throughthe volcanic Eifel Mountains to Engeln. On occasionsthe trains are steam pulled but whether we arefortunate in that respect or not, the scenery is trulydelightful.

Friday Full Day Excursion to Rüdesheim. A short journeybrings us to the towns of Assmanshausen and Rüdesheim.

Saturday Rhineland - Monschau - St.Omer/Dunkirk.We travel across the Eifel Mountains to the idyllic townof Monschau where we have a short stop beforecontinuing to our overnight hotel in the Calais area.Sunday Calais - Dover - Home. Via Burtonwoodinterchange where we rejoin our feeder coaches.

Little Trains of The Rhine

Pohl’s Rheinhotel Adler St Goarshausen

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Holiday 861 - 9 DaysDeparts Saturday - Returns SundayMay 15 £444 Aug 21 £469June 26 £469Supplements per person Single Room £109

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in Assmanshausen � 1 nights room & breakfast near Lille� 1 night’s dinner, room & breakfast

in Calais area� Excursions as listed� Boat trips on the Rhine and Moselle Rivers

8 DAYS

£399Per Person

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Assmanshausen, and its neighbour Rüdesheim, are the most popular and liveliest resorts in the Rhine Valley.The atmospheric timbered buildings and picturesque alleys are home to numerous shops, bars and cafés.

Romantic Rhine & Moselle

Hotel Lamm Assmannshausen

A charming family run hotel with views of the vinecovered hillsides and the River Rhine. No entertainmentbut guests are welcome to walk round the corner to theHotel Alte Bauernschanke. Bedrooms have bath, shower& WC, TV, hair dryer and telephone. Lift serves all floors. Tel: 0049 6722 90450

Hotel Alte BauernschankeAssmannshausenThis picturesque hotel has been offering hospitality sincethe 19th century, when it was a wine tavern. Nightlyentertainment takes place in the Lounge Bar. Bedroomsare on three floors served by a lift, or in the extendedhouse next door, with bath or shower & WC, TV andtelephone. Tel: 0049 6722 49990

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Our tour is based in the upper Rhineland village of Kork which is situated close to the French/Germanborder near Strasbourg. We include a full itinerary of excursions throughout the surrounding Black Forestand French Alsace region with its wonderful medieval villages and historic castles. The Black Forestcovers an area of more than 200 kilometres of densely wooded lower mountains. Alsace has been battledover many times by France and Germany which has created a fascinating cultural mixture of dialects,cuisine, wine and architecture.

Holiday ItinerarySunday North West - Dover - Calais - Lille. Arriving atour hotel for overnight (Dinner is not included on day 1).

Monday Luxembourg - Strasbourg - Kehl/Kork. Todaywe travel through Belgium, skirting the Ardennes toLuxembourg. We cross the Moselle to reach the Alsaceregion and Strasbourg, where we cross the Rhine toarrive in Kork.

Tuesday Full Day Northern Black Forest Excursion.Visiting the famous and affluent spa town of Baden-Baden.

Wednesday At leisure in Kork.

Thursday Full Day Southern Black Forest Excursion.To Triberg and then over the hills to Titisee. Returning viathe attractive city of Freiburg.

Friday Full Day Tour to Alsace. We take a scenic tourthrough the beautiful wine-producing hills of Alsacevisiting the attractive town of Colmar.

Saturday Nancy - Reims - St.Omer/Dunkirk. Ourreturn journey takes us through Nancy and theChampagne region before reaching the Calais areafor an overnight stay.

Sunday Calais - Dover - Home. Via BurtonwoodInterchange where we rejoin the feeder coaches.

Black Forest & Alsace


in Kehl-Kork � 1 nights room & breakfast near Lille� 1 night’s dinner, room & breakfast in Calais area� Excursions as listed

8 DAYS

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Holiday 863 - 8 DaysDeparts Sunday - Returns SundayMay 23 £399 Aug 15 £399June 20 £399 Sept 5 £399July 18 £399Supplements per person Single Room £89

Holiday 865 - 8 DaysHOTEL ALTE - Departs Saturday - Returns SaturdayMay 8 £399 July 3 £409June 19 £409HOTEL LAMM - Departs Saturday - Returns SaturdayJuly 31 £409 Sept 4 £409Supplements per person Single Room £99

Holiday ItinerarySaturday North West - Dover - Calais - Lille. Arrivingat our overnight hotel (Dinner is not included on day 1)Sunday Charleroi - Liege - RhineMonday Full Day Excursion to the Moselle Valley.We cross the Rhine by ferry, then through the woodedHunsruck Hills to the Moselle River for a short cruise toCochem (boat fare included in the tour coast). Aftertime in this lovely wine producing town we follow thevineyard clad slopes along the winding Moselle pastTraben-Trarbach to Bernkastel-Kues before returning toAssmanshausen. Dinner this evening will be a barbecueon the Rhine terrace of the Hotel Lamm.Tuesday Full Day Rhine Cruise. We take a leisurelycruise on the Rhine today from Assmanshausendownstream, passing the famous Loreley rock andcalling at St.Goar and Bacharach with ample time ineach town to explore before returning upstream back toAssmanshausen (boat fare included in the tour cost).Wednesday At leisure in Assmanshausen.Thursday Full Day Excursion to Heidelberg. Thissplendid historic town nestles below its castle on theRiver Neckar. It is home to the oldest university inGermany and familiar as the setting for The StudentPrince. Dinner this evening, with live entertainment willbe in the Hotel Alte Bauernschanke.Friday Rhineland - Charleroi - St.Omer/Dunkirk. Weretrace our steps of day 2 to our overnight hotel in theCalais area.Saturday Dunkirk - Calais - Dover - Home. Via Burtonwood interchange where we rejoin our feedercoaches.

Hotel Hirsch Kehl-Kork

Situated in the small village of Kehl-Kork, near toStrasbourg on the northern edge of the Black Forest.The timber framed houses give the village a peacefulatmosphere yet we are only a few miles from busyStrasbourg, which is accessible by a local train near tothe hotel. The hotel has a traditional restaurant and barwith sun terrace, and all rooms have private bath orshower and WC and colour TV. Our clients alwaysreceive a warm welcome at this attractive hotel.Tel: 0049 7851 3600

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Continental


in Goslar � 1 nights room & breakfast near Brussels� 1 nights dinner, room & breakfast near Dunkirk� Excursions as listed

8 DAYS

£439Per Person

This fascinating tour is based in the beautiful Harz Mountains, an area of gently rolling hills clad in pineforests and full of fairy tale myths. Scattered amongst the hills are numerous romantic medieval villagesincluding Unesco World Heritage sites such as Quedlinburg and Goslar. Our base is Goslar with its medievalbuildings in the old town centre, where there are cobbled and crooked streets in which shopping is a truedelight. In addition to visiting the villages of the Harz, we include a visit to one of Europe’s greatest cities,Berlin with its famous Brandenburg Gate - so often the pivot of Europe’s destiny in the past three centuries.

Holiday ItinerarySaturday North West - Dover - Calais - Brussels. Latearrival near Brussels (Dinner is not provided on day 1).

Sunday Brussels - Maastricht - Rhine - Mohne Dam -Goslar. Heading steadily east we cross the Rhine nearCologne and then have a short stop at the Mohne Dam,scene of the famous Dambusters raid before continuingacross Germany to Goslar.

Monday Full Day Tour of the Harz Mountains. Wetake a scenic tour through the hills including visits to thebeautiful towns of Bad Harzburg and Wernigerode.

Tuesday Full Day Tour to Berlin. Including a shortguided sightseeing tour of the city. We return to ourhotel for a late dinner.

Wednesday At leisure in Goslar.

Thursday Half Day Tour to Quedlinburg. A shortexcursion to this Unesco World Heritage town withits innumerable medieval buildings and burial site ofHeinrich I, the first German king.

Friday Goslar - Dortmund - Duisburg - Gent -St.Omer/Dunkirk.

Saturday Dunkirk - Calais - Dover - Home. ViaBurtonwood Interchange where we rejoin the feedercoaches.

Harz Mountains & Berlin

Ramada Hotel Bären Goslar

Located outside the historic town of Goslar in a quietresidential area and peaceful setting, the Ramada HotelBaren offers a warm welcome and friendly service. Thehotel has an indoor heated swimming pool, sauna andsteam room, a spacious restaurant with bar and outdoorterraced area, lawned gardens with sun beds and aseparate basement bar where evening entertainment isheld occasionally. All 165 rooms have bath or showerand WC and TV. A lift serves all 3 floors. Tel: 0049 5321 7820

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Based in Goslar, we explore some of Saxony’s most interesting towns and include a short railwayjourney through the Harz Mountain area. We include visits to the fairytale town of Hamelin and theimportant city of Hannover, the original seat of the current line of British monarchs descended fromGeorge I. Goslar, Quedlinburg, Hannover and Hamelin all have fine examples of medieval architectureand there are lots of pavement cafes in which to relax and soak up the atmosphere.

Holiday ItinerarySaturday North West - Dover - Calais - Brussels. Latearrival in the Brussels area (Dinner is not provided onday 1).

Sunday Brussels - Maastricht - Dusseldorf - Kassel -Goslar. Heading steadily east we cross into Westfaliaand continuing across Germany to Goslar.

Monday Full Day Harz Mountains Railway andQuedlinburg. Today we have a scenic drive toWernigorode for sightseeing in the old town beforecatching the Harz Narrow-Gauge Railway train, on theBrocken line through the Harz National Park forest, toDrei Annen Hohne (train fare included in the tourcost). On occasions the trains are steam pulled, and atall times the scenery is truly delightful. We meet ourcoach and then continue to Quedlinburg for sightseeingin this UNESCO World Heritage site.

Tuesday At leisure in Goslar.

Wednesday Full Day tour to Hamelin and Hannover.Hamelin, famous for the story of the Pied Piper, has a finemedieval old town with some remarkable buildings.Hannover is a major city and the original seat of thecurrent line of British monarchs descended fromGeorge I. Relax in one of the many pavement cafes, orfollow the ‘Red Thread’, a painted line which provides theideal route in which to explore the city without a guide.

Thursday At leisure in Goslar.

Friday Goslar - Dortmund - Duisburg - Gent -St.Omer/Dunkirk We overnight in the Calais area.

Saturday Calais - Dover - Home. Via BurtonwoodInterchange where we rejoin the feeder coaches.

Harz Mountain Railway & Hamelin

Ramada Hotel Bären Goslar

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Holiday 864 - 8 DaysDeparts Saturday - Returns SaturdayMay 8 £439 July 31 £439June 12, 26 £439 Sept 4 £439Supplements per person Single Room £114

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in Goslar� 1 nights room & breakfast near Brussels� 1 nights dinner, room & breakfast near Dunkirk� 2 full day excursions� Trip on Harz Mountain Railway� Excursions as listed


8 DAYS

£479Per Person

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Our base on this tour is the fairytale town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, on the Romantic Road, whichbecame famous as a trade route from the Bavarian Alps to the old Kingdom of Franconia. The cobbledalleys and squares offer a magical impression of medieval Germany as you enter the walled town. Thereare many museums, including one dedicated to Christmas, and you’ll find a warm welcome in the manycafes and bars. We visit the historic cities of Nuremburg and Bamberg, as well as Dinklesbuhl on theRomantic Road.

Holiday ItinerarySaturday North West - Dover - Calais - Brussels. Latearrival in the Brussels area (Dinner is not provided onday 1).

Sunday Brussels - Rhine - Rothenburg ob der Tauber.Today we follow the Rhine south passing Mannheimand Heidelberg to arrive in Bavaria and the town ofRothenburg ob der Tauber.

Monday Half Day Tour to Dinkelsbuhl. The former freeImperial town of Dinklesbuhl lies in the idyllic valley ofthe River Wornitz on the Romantic Road. This small butbeautiful town has a ring of fortified walls, towers andgates that protect the glory of its medieval architecture.

Tuesday Full Day Tour to Bamberg Endowed with oneof Europe's largest undamaged medieval town centres,Bamberg is a UNESCO World Heritage site and anoutstanding cultural and architectural delight. Whenwalking through the small and winding alleys you willget an unforgettable impression of over one thousandyears of history.

Wednesday At leisure in Rothenburg ob der Tauber.

Thursday Full Day Tour of Nuremberg. As theunofficial capital of the Holy Roman Empire, Nuremberghas been the centre of controversy for centuries, from

medieval pogroms to the massive rallies of the Naziparty. As the residence of kings it fostered fine craftsand today is famous for hand made toys. It is dottedwith attractive medieval and renaissance buildings, andthe old quarter houses charming market squaresinterlinked by alleys with taverns and colourful shops.

Friday Rothenburg - Frankfurt - Cologne - Gent -St.Omer/Dunkirk. We travel through Germany, andBelgium to overnight in the Calais area.

Saturday Calais - Dover - Home. Via BurtonwoodInterchange where we rejoin the feeder coaches.

Bavaria & The Romantic Road

Hotel-Gasthof Zum RappenRothenburg ob der Tauber

Owned and run by the Schmidt family, in the heart ofRothenburg and next to the old town walls, the ZumRappen dates back 400 years when it was built as atavern. There are two adjacent buildings; the hotel, andthe Gasthof where our accommodation is reserved.There is a pleasant beer garden with plenty of shadeand the restaurant offers both international and regionalspecialities. A lift serves the first and second floorbedrooms which have shower, WC, telephone, TVand radio. Tel. 0049 9861 95710

Our base for this tour is Cully, a small village on the sunny northern shores of Lake Geneva betweenLausanne and Montreux, both of which are just a few minutes away by train from the station close to thehotel. The land rises steeply from Lake Geneva to the vineyard covered hills and there are spectacular viewsof the lake and the Alps on its southern shore. Nearby Montreux is home to the famous Chateau of Chillonand Lausanne houses the Olympic Museum.

Holiday ItinerarySaturday North West - Dover - Calais - Champagnearea. Arriving in the northern Champagne area for ourovernight stay. (Dinner is not included on day 1).Sunday Langres - Dole - Lausanne - Cully. We continuesouth over the Langres plateau and the southern Juramountains to Lake Geneva and our hotel in Cully.Monday Full Day Excursion to Geneva. An easyjourney brings us to Geneva. An important watchmakingcity with many elegant parks and boulevards and thebase for numerous United Nations agencies.Tuesday Half Day Excursion to Montreux. A shortdistance along the lake, Montreux was one of the mostfashionable spa resorts in Europe during the 19thcentury, near to the beautiful Lac du Bourget.Wednesday At leisure in Cully.Thursday Full Day Excursion to Interlaken. Interlakenlies between lake Thun and Lake Brienz with fabulousviews of the Eiger and Jungfrau.Friday Lausanne - Reims - St. Omer. We retrace oursteps to Northern France for our overnight stay.Saturday Calais - Dover - Home. Via BurtonwoodInterchange where we rejoin the feeder coaches.

Highlights of Switzerland

Comfort Hotel Intereurope Cully

The hotel is less than 200 metres from Lake Geneva, inthe heart of the Lavaux vineyards, approximately half waybetween Vevey and Lausanne, close to the highway andjust two minutes’ walk from the Epesses train station.There are splendid views of the Alps across the lake. The57 very comfortable bedrooms have bath and shower,WC, hair dryer, radio, telephone, minibar and TV. Theattractive restaurant offers 3 course dinners with saladbuffet and fixed main course. The hotel also has a terrace.Note: Porterage is not available at Hotel IntereuropeTel: 0041 21 799 9393

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Holiday 870 - 8 DaysDeparts Saturday - Returns SaturdayMay 29 £479 Sept 25 £479Aug 21 £479Supplements per person Single Room £99


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Based in the ski-ing resort of St Anton am Arlberg amid some of the most glorious mountain scenery inEurope. In summer the green slopes are a carpet of flowers and a paradise for walkers. The lessenergetic may prefer to take the cable car! Enjoy the brass bands and explore the pretty streets of thevillage centre, lined with shops and bars.

Austrian Tyrol

Hotel Arlberg St Anton am Arlberg

This first class hotel is situated in the heart of St. Anton.The bedrooms are luxuriously equipped with private bathor shower and WC, telephone, hair dryer, radio, safe andcable TV. There is a spacious bar lounge, indoor heatedswimming pool, sauna, solarium, steam room and awhirlpool spa bath (steam room/sauna open twiceweekly). Meals are three course set menus with a choiceof main course from the second nights stay, breakfastbuffet and welcome drink on arrival. There is a weeklyFarmers’ buffet. The lift serves all floors.

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Italy’s largest lake extends to over 140 square miles. The sparkling blue waters of the lake and theprofusion of flowers - bougainvillea, cypress trees, geraniums and oleander are most notable - are thehallmarks of this warm sunny region.

Holiday ItineraryMonday North West - Dover - Calais - Lille. Arrivingin Lille for an over night stay (Dinner is not included onday 1).Tuesday Luxembourg - Metz - Strasbourg -Mulhouse. Through the Ardennes and along the Rhineto Mulhouse for our overnight stay.Wednesday Basel - Lucerne - Gotthard Pass - Como -Milan - Garda. A long and spectacular day’s journeytakes us through the Alps to Lake Garda.Thursday-Tuesday In Torri del BenacoEXCURSIONS INCLUDEDFull Day Excursion to Venice. Explore this unique citywith its romantic canals. (Please note: we recommend useof the optional water taxi from the coach park to the GrandCanal at an extra charge payable in Venice.)Full Day Excursion to Verona. A relatively shortjourney to Verona with its superbly maintained Romanarena, magnificent Gothic architecture. Guided tour included in the tour cost.Full Day Excursion to Southern Lake Garda. We travelsouth to Desenzano and Sirmione, at the fashionablesouthern end of the lake. There is time to exploreSirmione with its landmark castle before returning viaGarda town.Wednesday Milan - Gotthard Pass - Lake Lucerne -Basel - Kehl-Kork. Skirting the shores of beautifulMaggiore, into the Alps over the spectacular GotthardPass and on to Kehl-Kork in Germany for the night.

Thursday Strasbourg - Metz - Tourcoing. A long day’sjourney today takes us to our overnight stay in northernFrance.Friday Calais - Dover - Home.

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Holiday ItineraryMonday North West - Dover - Calais - Lille. Arrivingat our hotel for an overnight stay (Dinner is not includedon day 1).Tuesday Namur - Luxembourg - Kehl/Kork. Throughthe Ardennes and Luxembourg to Kehl/Kork, nearStrasbourg on the German side of the Rhine for ourovernight stay.Wednesday Zurich - Bludenz - Arlberg - St Anton. Wetravel via Zurich to the shores of Lake Constance beforecontinuing to St Anton in time for dinner.Thursday - Tuesday. In St Anton. EXCURSIONS INCLUDEDFull Day Excursion to Bregenz and Lindau. We travelover the Arlberg Pass to western Europe’s largest lake,Lake Constance, and visit both Bregenz, on its Austrianshores and Lindau, on the German shores of the lake.Full Day Excursion to Innsbruck. Capital of the Tyrol,with its Golden Roof, Imperial church and Palace.Guided tour included in the tour cost.Full Day Excursion to Bavaria. Scenic drive with aguide into southern Germany passing the fairytalecastles of Neuschwanstein and Linderhof and with ashort stop in Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Wednesday Arlberg Tunnel - Lake Constance -Mulhouse Travel to Mulhouse for dinner and ourovernight stay.

Thursday Mulhouse - Reims - Tourcoing. We travel toNancy and into the Champagne growing area, pausingat Reims before continuing to our overnight in NorthernFrance.Friday Calais - Dover - Home. Via BurtonwoodInterchange where we rejoin the feeder coaches.

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Holiday 892 - 12 DaysDeparts Monday - Returns FridayMay 17 £599 July 12 £629May 31 £619 Aug 9 £659June 28 £629 Sept 6 £629Supplements per person Single Room £199

Hotel InternazionaleTorri del BenacoThis excellent hotel is situated approximately20 minutes’ walk from the centre of Torri and next toLake Garda (from which it is separated by a road). Aminibus service runs to town four times daily in the highseason (1 Euro each way). The hotel consists of a mainbuilding (with lift) and two further blocks (without lifts).Spacious rooms with bath and WC, telephone, satelliteTV and minibar; most also with balcony. There is aswimming pool, terrace, garden, bar and restaurantserving buffet-style meals. Entertainment provided oneevening per week. Tel: 0039 045 7225169


in Torri del Benaco� 1 nights room & breakfast en route� 3 nights dinner, room & breakfast en route� Excursions as listed

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en route� 2 guided tours� Excursions as listed

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What Alfa Includes� 4 nights’ dinner, room and breakfast � Rooms with private facilities � Entertainment at least two evenings� Lunches at your resort hotel - including arrival

day at Llandudno. (Lunches are not included onFull Day Excursions.)

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Resort Hotel Code Full Day Excursions Included (unless otherwise stated)Weston-Super-Mare Anchor Head W5NW 1. Street & Wells 2. Bath Ilfracombe Imperial I5NW 1. Minehead & Lynton 2. Barnstaple & BidefordNewquay Eliot N5NW 1. Eden Project (entrance included) 2. St.IvesSt.Ives Cottage ST5NW 1. Newquay 2. Penzance & Land’s EndFalmouth Madeira F5NW 1. Truro & Fowey 2. St.Ives Torquay Regina T5NW 1. Plymouth & Buckfast 2. Teignmouth & ExeterExmouth Cavendish EX5NW 1. Teignmouth & Exeter 2. Seaton & Sidmouth Delightful Dorset Sherborne* 5163 1. Lyme Regis & Bridport 2. Blandford Forum & PooleWeymouth Russell/Norfolk* 5165 1. Bournemouth 2. Dorchester & Bridport

Prince RegentBournemouth Devon Towers B5NW 1. Lyndhurst & Salisbury 2. Weymouth & PortlandIsle of Wight - Sandown Bayshore IWB5NW 1. Newport 2. CowesIsle of Wight - Sandown Bayshore 5195 1. Alum Bay & Godshill 2. Carisbrooke Castle (entrance included)

Isle of Wight - Shanklin Marlborough* 5204 1. Ryde & Cowes 2. Alum Bay & GodshillEastbourne Queens E5NW 1. Brighton & Lewes 2. Hastings & RyeFolkestone & France Southcliff* 5233 1. Canterbury 2. Calais (passport required)

Folkestone & Kent Southcliff* 5234 1. Dover, Deal & Sandwich 2. Leeds Castle (entrance included)

London & Windsor Jury’s Inn Chelsea** 5247 1. London & Greenwich 2. WindsorConstable Country Marlborough* 5252 1. Constable Country & Colchester 2. CambridgeGt.Yarmouth New Beach G5NW 1. Lowestoft & Norwich 2. Cromer & SheringhamCromer De Paris C5NW 1. Great Yarmouth & Wroxham 2. Sheringham & NorwichSkegness Royal* 5272 1. Lincoln 2. Boston & SpaldingScarborough Cumberland SC5NW 1. North York Moors & Whitby 2. YorkNorthumbria & Beamish Caledonian* 5291 1. Warkworth & Northumbrian Coast 2. Beamish 3. Durham (half day)

Windermere & Ullswater County 5299 1. Bowness & Grasmere (incl. boat trip) 2. Ullswater & Keswick (incl. boat trip)Lake District Broadway/Headway* 5298 1. Ullswater & Keswick 2. Windermere & GrasmereLakes & Dales Lothersdale* 5302 1. Lake District 2. DalesBlackpool Cliffs/Metropole* 5307 1. Southport 2. Ribble Valley & SkiptonLytham St.Annes Monterey Beach* 5309 1. Southport 2. Ribble Valley & SkiptonSouthport Prince of Wales* 5312 1. Liverpool 2. ChesterLlandudno Hydro L5NW/5350 1. Betws-y-Coed & Conwy 2. Caernarvon & Snowdonia Criccieth George IV CR5NW 1. Caernarvon & Snowdonia 2. Ffestiniog, Harlech & PorthmadogHeart of Wales Commodore 5372 1. Lampeter & Carmarthen 2. Aberystwyth & Devils Bridge Rail.

3. Brecon (Half day)Tenby Giltar* TG5NW 1. Fishguard & St David’s 2. Laugharne & CarmarthenDunoon Selborne D5NW/5410 1. Oban 2. Callander & Loch LomondFort William Croit Anna FW5NW 1. Isle of Skye 2. InvernessRoyal Deeside Loirston* 5502 1. Royal Deeside 2. Grantown & Whisky TrailThe Highlander Carrbridge* 5527 1. Inverness & Loch Ness 2. Spey Valley*These holidays do not include lunch in resort. ** London holiday is on a bed and English breakfast basis.

Feb Feb Feb Mar Mar Mar Mar Mar Mar Apr Apr Apr Apr Apr Apr AprResort Hotel Code 8 15 22 1 8 15 22 28 29 1 5 12 14 21 26 28

Departure Day Departs Mon Mon Mon Mon Mon Mon Mon Sun Mon Thur Mon Mon Wed Wed Mon WedWeston-Super-Mare Anchor Head W5NW 137 137 137 142 142 147 149 154 - 171 164 - 159 159 - 164Ilfracombe Imperial I5NW - - - 142 142 147 149 154 - 171 164 - 159 159 - -Newquay Eliot N5NW - - - - 147 152 154 159 - 176 169 - 164 164 - -St Ives Cottage ST5NW - - - - - - 149 - - - 164 - - 159 - -Falmouth Madeira F5NW - - - 147 147 - 154 - - 176 169 - 164 164 - -Torquay Regina T5NW 137 137 137 142 142 147 149 154 - 171 164 - - 159 - -Exmouth Cavendish EX5NW 142 142 142 147 147 152 154 159 - 176 169 - 164 164 - 169Weymouth Norfolk* 5166 - - - - - - - - 169 - - - - - - -Weymouth Prince Regent* 5165 159 - - - - 169 - - - - - - - - - -Weymouth Russell* 5165 - - - 149 - - 159 - - - - 174 - - 174 -Delightful Dorset Sherborne* 5163 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 199 -Bournemouth Devon Towers B5NW 137 137 137 142 142 147 149 154 - 171 164 - 159 159 - -IOW - Sandown Bayshore IWB5NW - - - - - 147 149 154 - - 164 - - 159 - 164IOW - Shanklin Marlborough* 5204 - 134 - 142 - - - - 149 - - - - 149 - -Eastbourne Queens E5NW 142 142 142 147 147 152 154 159 - 176 169 - 164 164 - 169Folkestone & Kent Southcliff* 5234 - - - - - - - - - - 164 - - - - -London Jury's Inn Chelsea** 5247 189 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Constable Country Marlborough* 5252 - - - - - - - - - - - 199 - - - -Great Yarmouth New Beach G5NW - - - - - - - 154 - - 164 - 159 - - -Cromer De Paris C5NW - - 137 142 142 - 149 - - 171 164 - 159 159 - 164Skegness Royal* 5272 - - 139 - 142 - - - 169 - 169 - - - - -Scarborough Cumberland SC5NW 142 142 142 147 147 152 154 159 - 176 169 - - 164 - 169Northumbria & Beamish Caledonian* 5291 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 219 -Lake District Headway* 5298 - - - - - 184 - - 194 - - - - - - -Lake District Broadway* 5298 - - - - - - - - - - 179 172Lakes & Dales Lothersdale* 5302 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 199 -Blackpool Cliffs* 5307 - - - - - - 154 - - - 159 159 - - 164 -Lytham St.Annes Monterey Beach* 5309 - - - - - - - - - - - 184 - - - -Southport Prince of Wales* 5312 - 159 - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Llandudno Hydro L5NW 142 142 142 147 147 152 154 159 - 176 169 - 164 164 - 169Criccieth George IV CR5NW - - - 147 147 152 154 159 - 176 169 - 164 - - 169Heart of Wales Commodore* 5372 - - - - - - - - 179 - 184 179 - - - -Tenby Giltar* TG5NW 142 - 142 147 147 - - - - 171 - 159 - - - -Dunoon Selborne D5NW - - - - 142 147 149 - - 171 164 - 159 159 - 164Fort William Croit Anna FW5NW - - - - 147 152 154 - - 176 169 - 164 164 - 169Royal Deeside Loirston* 5502 - - - - - - - - - - 179 - - - - -

Supplements per person: Spring 2010 - Sea/Loch View £16 / Single Room £23 / Double or Twin as single £46*Denotes a non-Leisureplex hotel. These do not include lunches in resort. Supplement prices also vary. Please see summer pages for further details. **London is Bed & Breakfast only

in £s perpersonTour Prices Spring 2010

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FREE

SAVE

Special Alfa OffersFree Drinks on Pre-Easter HolidaysEnjoy a complimentary glass of wine orbeer or a soft drink with dinner everyevening on tours returning prior toEaster at all of our Leisureplex Hotels.Pre-Easter Single SaversNo single supplements on holidaysreturning prior to Easter at any of ourLeisureplex Hotels regardless of whenyou book the holiday. Double rooms usedas singles are charged only a standardsingle supplement on these dates.

FREE

SAVEEarly Booking Single SaverNo single supplement at our LeisureplexHotels on Weekender, Breakawayor Weekaway holidays provided youbook your Spring reservation before31 January or your Autumn reservationbefore 31 July.Free Afternoon Teas at IlfracombeFree afternoon tea with cake and biscuitson days in resort (not on excursion days)at our Imperial Hotel during October,November, March and April.

SPRING 2010Depart Fri - Return Mon Mar Easter Apr Apr AprResort Hotel Code 12 Apr 2 9 16 23Weston-S-M Anchor Head 4100 119 - - - -Ilfracombe Imperial 4110 119 - - - -Torquay Regina 4150 119 - 129 - -Exmouth Cavendish 4155 119 - - 129 -Weymouth Russell 4165 - 154 - - -Sandown Bayshore 4195 - 154 - - -Eastbourne Queens 4215 - 154 129 - -London* Jury’s Inn 4247 - 154 - - -Gt. Yarmouth New Beach 4260 - 154 - - -Scarborough Cumberland 4275 119 154 129 129 129Llandudno Hydro 4350 119 154 - 129 129Criccieth George IV 4365 119 154 129 129 129Tenby Giltar 4380 - 164 149 - -Dunoon Selborne 4410 - 154 129 129 129Fort William Croit Anna 4430 - - - - 129Ostend** Ostend Hotel 4810 - 189 184 189 -

AUTUMN 2010Depart Fri - Return Mon Oct Oct Oct Oct OctResort Hotel Code 1 8 15 22 29Ilfracombe Imperial 4110 129 - 129 - -Torquay Regina 4150 129 129 129 129 -Exmouth Cavendish 4155 - - 129 - -Eastbourne Queens 4215 129 129 129 129 -London* Jury’s Inn 4247 169 - 169 - -Cromer De Paris 4265 129 129 129 129 -Scarborough Cumberland 4275 129 129 129 129 -Llandudno Hydro 4350 129 129 129 129 -Criccieth George IV 4365 - 129 129 129 -Dunoon Selborne 4410 129 129 129 129 -Ostend** Ostend Hotel 4810 194 194 194 194 -Supplements per person:Single Room £20 (except London £54 Ostend £54); Sea/Loch View £12; Double/Twin as single £40*London holiday is on a bed and breakfast basis only**Ostend holiday requires a passport

Weekenders – 4 Days in £s perperson

Sept Sept Sept Oct Oct Oct Oct Oct Oct Oct OctResort Hotel Code 22 27 29 4 6 11 13 18 20 25 27

Departure Day Departs Wed Mon Wed Mon Wed Mon Wed Mon Wed Mon WedWeston-Super-Mare Anchor Head W5NW 171 - 166 - 156 - 154 - 154 - 154Ilfracombe Imperial I5NW - - 166 - 156 - 154 - 154 - 154Newquay Eliot N5NW - - 171 - 161 - 159 - 159 - 159St Ives Cottage ST5NW - - 166 - 156 - 154 - 154 - 154Falmouth Madeira F5NW - - 171 - 161 - 159 - 159 - 159Torquay Regina T5NW 171 - 166 - 156 - 154 - 154 - 154Exmouth Cavendish EX5NW 176 - 171 - 161 - 159 - 159 - 159Weymouth Norfolk* 5166 - - - - - 179 - - - 179 -Weymouth Russell* 5165 - - - 189 - - - - - -Weymouth Prince Regent* 5165 - - - - - - - - - 214 -Bournemouth Devon Towers B5NW - - 166 - 156 - 154 - 154 - 154IOW - Sandown Bayshore IWB5NW 171 - 166 - 156 - 154 - 154 - 154IOW - Sandown Bayshore 5195 - 181 - 176 - 166 - 164 - 164 -IOW - Shanklin Marlborough* 5204 - 184 - - - 169 - - - - -Eastbourne Queens E5NW - - 171 - 161 - 159 - 159 - 159Folkestone & Kent Southcliff* 5234 - - - - - - - 174 - - -Folkestone & France Southcliff* 5233 - - - - - 169 - - - 169 -London & Windsor Jury’s Inn Chelsea** 5247 - - - - - - - - 199 - -Constable Country Marlborough* 5252 - 204 - - - - - - - - -Great Yarmouth New Beach G5NW - - 166 - 156 - 154 - 154 - 154Cromer De Paris C5NW 171 - - - 156 - - - 154 - -Scarborough Cumberland SC5NW - - 171 - 161 - 159 - 159 - 159Windermere & Ullswater County* 5299 - - - 214 - - - 214 - - -Lake District Broadway* 5298 - 219 - - - - - - - - -Lakes & Dales Lothersdale* 5302 - - - - - 204 - - - 204 -Lytham St.Annes Monterey Beach* 5309 - - - - - - - - - 229 -Llandudno Hydro L5NW 176 - 171 - 161 - 159 - 159 - 159Llandudno Hydro 5350 - 179 - 176 - 166 - - 166 -Criccieth George IV CR5NW - - 171 - - - 159 - - - 159Tenby Giltar* TG5NW - - - - 166 166 159 - 159 166 159Dunoon Selborne D5NW - - 166 - 156 - 154 - 154 - -Dunoon & Rothsay Selborne 5410 - 171 - 161 - - - 159 - 159Fort William Croit Anna FW5NW - - 171 - - - 159 - - - 159Highlander Carrbridge* 5527 - - - - - - - 189 - - -

Supplements per person: Autumn 2010 - Sea/Loch View £16 / Single Room £23 / Double or Twin as single £46*Denotes a non-Leisureplex hotel. These do not include lunches in resort. Supplement prices also vary. Please see summer pages for further details. **London is Bed & Breakfast only

in £s perpersonTour Prices Autumn 2010

Weekenders

SAVE

Special Alfa OffersEarly Booking Single SaverNo single supplement at our LeisureplexHotels provided you book your Springholiday before 31 January.

4 DAYS

£119Per Person

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(London - Room & English breakfast)� Rooms with private facilities � Entertainment at least one evening

(except London)� Coach travel from local pick up points listed on

page 6� 2 Half Day Excursions � Depart Friday, Return Monday� Passports required for Ostend tour

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Weekaways


FREE

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FREE

Special Alfa OffersFree Drinks on Pre-Easter HolidaysEnjoy a complimentary glass of wine orbeer or a soft drink with dinner everyevening on tours returning prior toEaster at all of our Leisureplex Hotels.

Pre-Easter Single SaversNo single supplements on Marchdepartures at any of our LeisureplexHotels, regardless of when you bookthe holiday. Double rooms used assingles are charged only a standardsingle supplement on these dates.

Early Booking Single SaverNo single supplement at our LeisureplexHotels on Weekender, Breakawayor Weekaway holidays provided youbook your Spring reservation before31 January or your Autumn reservationbefore 31 July.

Free Afternoon Teas at IlfracombeFree afternoon tea with cake and biscuitson days in resort (not on excursion days)at our Imperial Hotel during October,November, March and April.

What Alfa Includes� 6 nights dinner, room & breakfast � Rooms with private facilities � Entertainment at least four evenings� Lunches on your three free days in resort

(Llandudno tour includes additional lunch onarrival day)

� Coach travel from local pick up points listed onpage 6

� 2 Full Day and 1 Half Day Excursion onmost holidays

7 DAYS

£197Per Person

Resort Hotel Code Excursions Included (H denotes half day and F denotes full day)

Weston-Super-Mare Anchor Head W7NW Street (H), Minehead (F), Bath (F)Ilfracombe Imperial I7NW Barnstaple & Bideford (F), Dunster & Minehead (F), Lynton & Lynmouth (H)Newquay Eliot N7NW Eden Project (entrance included) (F), Padstow (H), St.Ives (F)St Ives Cottage Hotel ST7NW Newquay (F), Penzance & Land's End (F), Falmouth (H)Falmouth Madeira F7NW Newquay & Padstow (F), St.Ives (F), Truro (H)Torquay Regina T7NW Plymouth (F), Exeter (F), Brixham (H)Exmouth Cavendish EX7NW Sidmouth & Seaton (F), Torquay & Dartmoor (F),Exeter (H)Bournemouth Devon Towers B7NW Salisbury (F), Lyndhurst (H), Weymouth (F)Isle of Wight - Sandown Bayshore IWB7NW Cowes (F), Newport & Godshill (F), Ryde (H)Eastbourne Queens E7NW Brighton (F), Battle & Rye (vineyard visit included) (F), Lewes (H)Clacton on Sea Esplanade 252 Cambridge (F), Constable Country & Ipswich (F), Colchester (H)Gt Yarmouth New Beach G7NW Norwich (F), Cromer & Broads (F), Lowestoft (H)Cromer De Paris C7NW Norwich (F), Great Yarmouth & /Broads (F), Sheringham (H)Skegness Royal* 272 Lincoln (F), Boston & Spalding (F), Mablethorpe, Wainfleet & Louth (F)Scarborough Cumberland SC7NW North York Moors & Whitby (F), York (F), Bridlington (H)Isle of Man Hydro* 592 North Island (F), South Island (F), Laxey (H)Llandudno Hydro L7NW Beaumaris (F), Snowdonia (F), Conwy (H)Criccieth George IV CR7NW Caernarvon (F), Ffestiniog & Porthmadog (F), Barmouth & Dolgellau (F)Tenby Giltar 382 F’guard & St.Davids (F), Pembroke & H’fordwest (F), Laugharne & Carmarthen (F)Dunoon & Argyll Selborne D7NW Oban (F), Callander and Loch Lomond (F), Tighnabruaich (H)Loch Lomond & Trossachs Arrochar* 422 Trossachs (F), Helensburgh & Loch Lomond (F), Glasgow (F)Fort William & Skye Croit Anna FW7NW Isle of Skye (F), Inverness (F), Oban (F)Ullapool & North. Scotland Caledonian* 452 Gairloch & Inverewe Gardens (F), Thurso & John O'Groats (F)Inverness & John O'Groats National* 467 Ullapool & Loch Maree (F), Inverness & Loch Ness (F), John O'Groats (F)Royal Deeside Loirston* 502 Deeside (H), Aberdeen (H), Grantown & Whisky Trail (F), Glamis (F)*These hotels do not provide lunches. Supplement prices also vary. Please see main summer tour page.**Coniston hotel does not provide entertainment.

Tour Choice

Tour Prices Spring 2010 Autumn 2010

Departs Sundays Mar Mar Mar Easter Apr Apr Apr Sept Sept Oct Oct Oct OctResort Code 14 21 28 Apr 4 11 18 25 19 26 3 10 17 24Weston-Super-Mare W7NW 197 - - - - 217 - - 244 - 224 - 230Ilfracombe I7NW - 200 - - 212 217 222 - 244 - 224 224 230Newquay N7NW - 207 - - - 224 - - 252 238 232 232 238St Ives ST7NW - 200 - 212 212 217 - - - 230 - 224 -Falmouth F7NW - - - - - 224 - - 252 238 232 232 238Torquay T7NW - 200 - - 212 217 - 247 244 230 224 224 230Exmouth EX7NW - 207 - - 219 224 - - 252 - 232 - 238Bournemouth B7NW - - - - 212 217 - - 244 230 224 224 230Isle of Wight IWB7NW - 200 - - 212 217 222 - - 230 - 224 -Eastbourne E7NW 204 207 211 - 219 224 229 - 252 238 232 232 238Clacton on Sea 252 - - - - - - - 296 - - - - -Great Yarmouth G7NW - - - - 212 - 222 244 - - - 224 -Cromer C7NW 197 - 204 - - 217 222 - 244 - 224 - 230Skegness 272 - - - - - 249 - - 279 - - - -Scarborough SC7NW - - - - 219 224 229 255 252 238 232 232 238Llandudno L7NW - - 211 219 219 224 229 255 252 238 232 232 238Criccieth CR7NW - - - - - 224 - - - 238 - 232 -Tenby 382 - - - - - - 274 - - - - - -Isle of Man 592 - - - - - - 304 - 349 314 - 314 -L.Lomond & Trossachs 422 - - - - 284 - - 299 - - - - -Dunoon D7NW - 200 204 212 212 217 222 - 244 230 224 224 -Fort William FW7NW - 207 211 219 219 224 229 - 252 238 232 232 238Ullapool & N.Scotland 452 - - - - - - - - - 329 - - -Inv. & John O'Groats 467 - - - - - - 259 - - - - - -Royal Deeside 502 - - - - - - 264 314 - - - - -

Supplements per person: Autumn – Sea/Loch View £22 • Single Room £29 • Double/Twin as Single £58*Denotes a non Leisureplex Hotel. These do not include lunches in resort. Supplement prices also vary. Please see summer pages for further details

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Festive Specials

What Alfa IncludesAll Festive Specials� Rooms with private facilities� 2 resort lunches at Leisureplex Hotels� Festive Entertainment Programme� Festive menus� Coach travel from local pick up points listed on

page 6

Christmas Festive Specials� 4 nights dinner, room & breakfast� 1 half day excursion and 1 full day shopping

excursion (Folkestone shopping trip is toFrance - passport required)

New Year Festive Specials� 3 nights dinner, room & breakfast� 2 half day excursions

Depart Monday - Return Friday Nov Nov Nov Nov Nov Dec Dec Nov Nov Nov Nov Nov Dec DecResort Hotel Code 2 9 16 23 30 7 14 1 8 15 22 29 6 13

Weston-S-Mare Anchor Head WXSNW 162 162 166 166 166 166 166 166 166 169 169 169 169 169Ilfracombe*** Imperial IXSNW 162 162 166 166 166 166 166 166 166 169 169 169 169 -Newquay Eliot NXSNW 162 162 166 166 - - - 166 166 169 169 169 - -St.Ives Cottage SXSNW - 162 - 166 - - - - 166 - 169 - - -Falmouth Madeira FXSNW 162 162 - 166 - - - 166 166 - 169 - - -Torquay Regina TXSNW 162 162 166 166 166 166 166 166 166 169 169 169 169 169Exmouth Cavendish EXXSNW 162 162 166 166 166 166 166 166 166 169 169 169 169 169Weymouth Prince Regent* 5165 - - - - - - - - - - - 214 - -Weymouth Russell* 5165 - - - 174 - - - - - - - - 174 -Bournemouth Devon Towers BXSNW 162 162 166 166 166 166 166 166 166 169 169 169 169 169IOW - Sandown Bayshore IWXSNW 162 162 166 166 166 - - 166 166 169 169 169 - -IOW - Shanklin Marlborough* 5202/5204 - 164 - - 164 - - - - - - 159 - 159IOW - Shanklin Melb.-Ardenlea* 5203 - - - - - - - - - - - 194 194Eastbourne Queens EXSNW 162 - 166 166 166 166 166 166 166 169 169 169 169 169Folkestone** Burstin* 5233 174 - 174 - 174 174 - - - - - - - -Folkestone** Southcliff* 5234 - - - - - - - 166 - 166 - - 166 -Gt.Yarmouth New Beach GXSNW 162 162 166 166 166 - - 166 166 169 169 169 - -Cromer De Paris CXSNW - 162 166 166 166 166 166 166 166 - 169 169 169 169Skegness Royal* 5272 - 179 179 179 - - - - 184 - 184 - - -Scarborough Cumberland SCXSNW 162 162 - 166 166 166 166 166 166 169 169 169 169 169Lakes & Dales Lothersdale* 5302 184 184 - - 184 184 - 184 184 - - 184 184 -Blackpool Savoy* 5307 179 - - 179 - 179 - - - - - - - -Blackpool Metropole* 5307 - 179 179 - 179 - - - 179 179 - 179 - -Southport Prince of Wales* 5312 - - - - - - - - 219 - 219 - - -Tenby Giltar* TGXSNW 166 - 169 - - - - 169 169 169 169 169 - -Llandudno Hydro LXSNW 162 162 166 166 166 166 166 166 166 169 169 169 169 169Criccieth George IV CRXSNW 162 162 - 166 166 166 166 166 166 169 169 169 169 169Dunoon Selborne DXSNW 162 162 166 166 166 - - 166 166 169 169 169 - -Oban Regent* 5427 - 189 - - - 189 - - 179 - - - 179 -Fort William Croit Anna FWXSNW 162 162 166 166 166 - - 166 166 169 169 169 169 -The Highlander Carrbridge* 5527 - - 184 - - - - 169 - 169 - - - -

Supplements per person (Leisureplex Hotels): 2009 - Single Room £22; Double/Twin used as Single £44; Sea or Loch View £15. 2010 - Single Room £23; Double/Twin used as Single £46; Sea or Loch View £16. *Denotes a non-Leisureplex hotel. These do not include lunches in resort. Supplement prices also vary. Please ask for further details. **Folkestone Shopping Excursion is to France and requires a passport.***Single Super Saver: Save up to £44!!! Both Singles and Doubles used as Singles are free of supplement charges during Festive Specials at Ilfracombe.****WEEKENDERS WITH A FESTIVE FLAVOUR ARE ALSO AVAILABLE FOR GROUP BOOKINGS - SEE SPECIALS OFFERS ON PAGE 79****

The idea of these Festive Specials is that you get into the feeling of Christmas, relaxing and enjoying good food andentertainment. The bonus is that because it is not quite Christmas, our entertainment and labour costs are much lowerand we are able to pass this on in the form of significantly lower prices. The New Year Specials represent a trulyexceptional bargain - only 3 nights before the actual New Year, yet priced at little more than half the cost!

Christmas Festive Specials

4 DAYS

£138Per Person

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5 DAYS

£159Per Person

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Christmas Festive 2009 - 5 Days Christmas Festive 2010 - 5 Daysin £s perperson

New Year Festive Specials - 4 Days

2009: Depart Sunday 27 Dec. Return Wednesday 30 Dec.2010: Depart Monday 27 Dec. Return Thursday 30 Dec.

Resort Hotel Code 2009 2010

Weston-S-Mare Anchor Head WNYSNW 138 144

Torquay Regina TNYSNW 138 144

Exmouth Cavendish EXNYSW 138 144

Bournemouth Devon Towers BNYSNW 138 144

Eastbourne Queens ENYSNW 138 144

Cromer De Paris CNYSNW 138 144

Scarborough Cumberland SCSNYW 138 144

Lytham St.Annes Monterey Beach LYNYSW - 154

Llandudno Hydro LNYSNW 138 144

Criccieth George IV CRNYSW 138 144

Llandrindod Wells Commodore LWNYSW - 139

Dunoon Selborne DNYSNW 138 144

Ft William Croit Anna FWNYSW 138 144

Supplements (per person)Sea/Loch View £12 £12Single Room £18 £20Double/Twin as Single £36 £40

in £s perperson

FREE

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Special Alfa OffersFree Afternoon Teas at IlfracombeIf you have not been to North Devonrecently, it’s time you paid a visit to thismost beautiful part of England and as abonus we are providing free afternoontea with cake and biscuits on days inresort (not on excursion days) at ourImperial Hotel during October andNovember.

No Single Supplements on IlfracombeFestive SpecialsThere are no single supplements onFestive Specials to Ilfracombe - andeven double rooms used as singlesattract no supplement!

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What Alfa Includes� Christmas - 4 nights’ dinner, room

and breakfast with 3 resort lunches� New Year - 3 nights’ dinner, room and breakfast

with 2 resort lunches� Rooms with private facilities� Full programme of festive entertainment� Festive menus throughout your stay� Coach travel from local pick up points listed on

page 6� 2 half day excursions

Christmas Programme23rd DECEMBERSherry reception on arrival followed by dinnerand dancing.

CHRISTMAS EVEMorning excursion. Competitions after lunch.Gala dinner followed by dancing andentertainment.

CHRISTMAS DAYMorning competition to guess the weight of theChristmas Cake. Traditional Christmas lunchwith “Santa” and presents. Afternoon tea andgames. Dinner followed by dancing andentertainment.

BOXING DAYMorning excursion. Pre-lunch glass of punchfollowed by Grand Boxing Day Lunch. Eveningdinner and fancy dress farewell dance (pleasebring a costume).

27th DECEMBERAfter breakfast, we reluctantly leave our hoteland journey home.

Individual hotel programmes may differslightly from this programme.

New Year Programme30th DECEMBERGlass of sherry on arrival followed by dinner andan evening of entertainment.

NEW YEAR’S EVEMorning excursion followed by lunch and anafternoon to relax or stroll around the resort.Dinner and an evening of entertainment until theearly hours with spot prizes, games and a glassof bubbly to welcome in the New Year.

NEW YEAR’S DAYA relaxing morning with a Grand New Year’sDay Brunch from 10.00am until 1.00pmreplacing our normal breakfast service.Afternoon excursion followed by dinner, farewelldance and fancy dress with prizes (please bringa costume).

2nd JANUARYAfter breakfast, we reluctantly leave our hoteland journey home.

Individual hotel programmes may differslightly from this programme.

Christmas – 5 Days2009: Departs Wednesday 23 Dec Return Sunday 27 Dec 20092010: Departs Thursday 23 Dec Return Monday 27 Dec 2010

Resort Hotel Code 2009 2010Weston-S-Mare Anchor Head WXNW 337 346Ilfracombe Imperial IXNW 328 334St Ives Cottage SXNW 331 339Torquay Regina TXNW 338 346Exmouth Cavendish EXXNW 349 359Bournemouth Devon Towers BXNW 333 344Isle of Wight Bayshore IWXNW 333 346Eastbourne Queens EXNW 347 359Great Yarmouth New Beach GXNW 331 339Cromer De Paris CXNW 337 344Skegness Royal SKXNW 364 374Scarborough Cumberland SCXNW 359 369Llandudno Hydro LXNW 359 369Criccieth George IV CRXNW 359 364Llandrindod Wells Commodore LWXNW 329 329Tenby Giltar TGXNW 349 349Dunoon Selborne DXNW 333 342Arrochar Arrochar AXNW - 344Fort William Croit Anna FWXNW 334 342Supplements per person:Sea/Loch View £15 £16Single Room £22 £23Double/Twin as Single £44 £46*Supplements vary for non-Leisureplex hotels. Please ask for details.

New Year – 4 Days2009: Departs Wednesday 30 Dec Return Saturday 2 Jan 20102010: Departs Thursday 30 Dec Return Sunday 2 Jan 2011

Resort Hotel Code 2009 2010Weston-S-Mare Anchor Head WNYNW 246 254Ilfracombe Imperial INYNW 243 249Newquay Eliot NNYNW 243 239St Ives Cottage SNYNW 249 256Falmouth Madeira FNYNW 254 259Torquay Regina TNYNW 256 262Exmouth Cavendish EXNYNW 259 269Bournemouth Devon Towers BNYNW 246 254Isle of Wight Bayshore IWNYNW 246 249Eastbourne Queens ENYNW 266 279Great Yarmouth New Beach GNYNW 249 256Cromer De Paris CNYNW 249 259Skegness Royal SKNYNW - 279Scarborough Cumberland SCNYNW 269 279Llandudno Hydro LNYNW 269 279Criccieth George IV CRNYNW 266 274Llandrindod Wells Commodore LWNYNW 259 259Tenby Giltar TGNYNW 277 279Dunoon Selborne DNYNW 274 282Arrochar Arrochar ANYNW 329 329Fort William Croit Anna FWNYNW 274 282Supplements per person:Sea/Loch View £12 £12Single Room £18 £20Double/Twin as Single £36 £40*Supplements vary for non-Leisureplex hotels. Please ask for details.

Christmas & New Year Breaks

5 DAYS

£328Per Person

4 DAYS

£243Per Person

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4 DAYS

£90Per Person

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What Alfa Includes� Choice of 17 hotels� Choice of 3, 4 or 7 night stay� Dinner, room and full British breakfast� Entertainment most evenings� AA Two Star hotels� Isle of Wight and Dunoon holidays include ferry

tickets in the holiday cost

Further InformationCar Parking Facilities There is plentiful free parking at our hotels inNewquay, St.Ives, Falmouth, Exmouth, Eastbourne,Llandudno, Criccieth, Dunoon and Fort William.Parking spaces are more restricted at Ilfracombe,Torquay, Bournemouth and Cromer. There are noon-site parking facilities at Weston-Super-Mare,Sandown, Great Yarmouth or Scarborough andguests have to make use of nearby commercialparking facilities during the season (on streetparking is normally readily available from Octoberto Easter and is available throughout the year atScarborough on payment of a modest fee for atemporary permit and at Great Yarmouth at nocharge if booked in advance with the hotel).Further details are provided with your Confirmation.

Ferries On Isle of Wight and Dunoon holidays, ferrytickets are included in the holiday cost and avoucher will be provided with your documents.

Coach Excursions & LunchesAre not included on self drive holidays.

3 Night Breaks 2010

Friday to Monday Easter Apr 9 Apr 30 May 28 Jun 18 Sep 24Resort Hotel Code Mar 26 Apr 2 -Apr 23 -May 21 -Jun 11 -Sep 10 Sep 17 -Oct 29 Dec 27* Dec 30*

Weston-S-Mare Anchor Head 4100SD 90 114 93 96 108 - - 96 129 240Ilfracombe Imperial 4110SD 90 114 93 96 108 117 108 96 - 240Newquay Eliot 4130SD 90 114 93 96 108 - - 96 - 234St Ives Cottage 4135SD 90 114 93 96 108 - - 96 - 244Falmouth Madeira 4140SD 93 117 99 102 117 - - 99 129 249Torquay Regina 4150SD 90 114 93 102 117 - - 99 129 252Exmouth Cavendish 4155SD 93 117 99 102 117 - - 99 129 255Bournemouth Devon Towers 4170SD 90 114 93 102 108 - - 96 129 240Isle of Wight Bayshore 4195SD 93 117 99 102 117 - - 96 - 240Eastbourne Queens 4215SD 93 117 99 102 120 120 112 99 129 266Great Yarmouth New Beach 4260SD 90 114 93 96 105 117 108 96 129 240Cromer De Paris 4265SD 93 117 99 102 111 120 112 99 129 246Scarborough Cumberland 4275SD 93 117 99 102 120 120 112 99 129 252Llandudno Hydro 4350SD 93 117 99 102 120 120 112 99 129 266Criccieth George IV 4365SD 93 117 99 102 120 120 112 99 129 266Dunoon Selborne 4410SD 93 117 99 102 117 117 108 96 129 266Fort William Croit Anna 4430SD 93 117 99 102 117 117 108 96 129 266

Supplements per person: Single Room £20Sea or Loch View (per person - not Newquay, Bournemouth, Scarborough or Criccieth) £12

*December 27 and 30 departures are Monday-Thursday and Thursday-Sunday respectively and include the full festive programme (except for excursions)described on the Festive and New Year pages.

in £s perperson

4 Night Breaks 2010

Monday to Friday Feb 8 Easter Apr 12 May 10 May 31 Jun 21 Sep 27 Nov 1*Resort Hotel Code -Mar 29 Apr 5 -May 3 -May 24 -Jun 14 -Sep 13 Sep 20 -Oct 25 Dec-13 Dec 23

Weston-S-Mare Anchor Head 5100SD 128 148 132 140 170 - 150 144 144 336Ilfracombe Imperial 5110SD 128 148 132 140 168 168 150 144 144 324Newquay Eliot 5130SD 128 148 132 140 168 - 150 144 144 318St Ives Cottage 5135SD 128 148 132 140 170 - 150 144 144 329Falmouth Madeira 5140SD 132 152 140 148 178 - 164 154 144 344Torquay Regina 5150SD 128 148 132 148 168 - 150 144 144 336Exmouth Cavendish 5155SD 132 152 140 148 178 - 164 150 150 344Bournemouth Devon Towers 5170SD 128 148 132 148 168 - 150 144 144 332Isle of Wight Bayshore 5195SD 132 152 140 148 180 - 164 150 144 332Eastbourne Queens 5215SD 132 152 140 148 182 182 174 150 150 344Great Yarmouth New Beach 5260SD 128 148 132 140 168 168 150 144 144 332Cromer De Paris 5265SD 132 152 140 148 172 172 150 150 150 336Scarborough Cumberland 5275SD 132 152 140 148 172 172 162 150 150 359Llandudno Hydro 5350SD 132 152 140 148 182 182 174 150 150 359Criccieth George IV 5365SD 132 152 140 148 182 182 174 150 150 359Dunoon Selborne 5410SD 132 152 140 148 178 178 172 150 150 332Fort William Croit Anna 5430SD 132 152 140 148 178 178 172 150 150 332


*November 1 - December 13 departures are holidays with a Christmas theme and are inclusive of two lunches during your stay. December 23 departure is Thursday-Monday and includes the full programme (except for excursions) as described on the Christmas page.

in £s perperson

7 Night Breaks 2010

Sat to Sat or Sun to Sun Arrival Mar 13 Apr 3 May 1 May 22 May 29 Jun 12 July 10 Sep 4 Sep 11 Sep 18Resort Hotel Code Day -Mar 28 -Apr 25 -May 16 May 23 -Jun 6 -Jul 4 -Aug 29 Sep 5 Sep 12 -Oct 24

Weston-S-M Anchor Head 100SD Sat 210 225 241 262 276 288 296 276 262 232Ilfracombe Imperial 110SD Sun 210 225 236 254 268 276 282 268 248 224Newquay Eliot 130SD Sat 210 225 241 261 274 284 294 274 258 232St Ives Cottage 135SD Sat 210 225 241 261 274 284 299 279 259 234Falmouth Madeira 140SD Sat 225 244 256 280 299 309 319 299 284 259Torquay Regina 150SD Sat 210 225 246 264 276 288 296 276 258 232Exmouth Cavendish 155SD Sat 225 244 256 280 299 309 316 298 282 258Bournemouth Devon Towers 170SD Sun 210 225 246 264 282 286 299 282 266 238Isle of Wight Bayshore 195SD Sat 215 229 251 270 289 294 319 279 264 238Eastbourne Queens 215SD Sat 221 237 256 277 294 304 309 289 279 244Gt Yarmouth New Beach 260SD Sun 210 225 236 258 274 284 294 274 249 224Cromer De Paris 265SD Sat 210 225 241 265 284 294 306 286 272 239Scarborough Cumberland 275SD Sat 217 231 241 265 284 294 306 286 272 239Llandudno Hydro 350SD Sat 217 231 251 270 289 294 306 286 272 239Criccieth George IV 365SD Sat 217 231 251 270 289 294 306 286 272 239Dunoon Selborne 410SD Sun 221 237 251 270 279 284 289 284 274 244Fort William Croit Anna 430SD Sun 227 244 259 279 284 289 299 289 279 252


7 night stays commence on Saturday or Sunday as shown above. On some occasions hotels may offer a choice of both Saturday and Sunday arrivals - please call for details.

in £s perperson

There is no doubt about it, for a really relaxing holiday, there is no substitute for travelling by coach. Butsometimes the packaged dates just do not fit in with your schedule; you need to go for a shorter periodor on a day the coach does not travel or you live in an area not served by our feeder system. For thoseoccasions, we have designed our Self Drive programme.

Self DriveBreaks

5 DAYS

£128Per Person

8 DAYS

£210Per Person

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Leisureplex HotelsOur self drive breaks feature only our ownLeisureplex Hotels, so you can be sure of thequality, reliable holiday for which they are so wellknown - backed by membership of the AA,Britain’s best known hotel grading scheme.

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What Alfa Includes� Dinner, bed and breakfast (except London and

Edinburgh which are bed and British breakfast)

� Additional lunch on Festive Holidays

� All rooms with private bath or shower and WC

� Excursions as shown below

� Direct return coach travel from your chosenjoining point

� Entertainment most evenings at LeisureplexHotels

� Welcome drink on Party Night Holidays

Resort Hotel Days Out-Ret Half Day Excursions Included

Scarborough Cumberland 3 Fri-Sun YorkLlandudno Hydro 3 Fri-Sun Betws-y-CoedCriccieth George IV 3 Fri-Sun Porthmadog & BarmouthEdinburgh Tattoo County, Dalkeith 3 Wed-Fri & Sun-Tue Edinburgh Sightseeing & Tattoo (tickets included)

Three Day Holidays

Resort Hotel Days Out-Ret Half Day Excursions Included

Torquay Regina 4 Fri-Mon Buckfast Abbey BrixhamDunoon Selborne 4 Fri-Mon Inveraray TighnabruaichBelgian Christmas Markets* Ostend 4 See Notes Ghent BrugesDutch Christmas Markets* Walram 4 See Notes Maastricht AachenGerman Christmas Markets* Adler 4 See Notes Cologne Rudesheim*Passport required for Christmas Markets

Four Day Holidays

Resort Hotel Days Out-Ret

Llandudno Party Night Hydro 2 Sat-SunScarborough Party Night Cumberland 2 Sat-SunLondon Shopper Hilton Kensington 2 Sat-SunTwo day holidays do not include excursions.

Two Day Holidays

Resort Hotel Days Out-Ret Full Day Excursions Included (unless stated)

Dunoon Selborne 5 Mon-Fri Oban RothesayFort William & Skye Croit Anna 5 Wed-Sun Isle of Skye Spey Valley & InvernessFort William Festive Croit Anna 5 Mon-Fri Fort Augustus* Oban*Festive Holidays have one half day and one full day excursion

Five Day Holidays

German MarketsDeparts midnight Sunday, returnsmidnight Thursday or departsmidnight Thursday, returns midnightMonday (approx.) and is based atSt.Goarshausen in the Rhine Gorgeand includes visits to Cologne andRudesheim markets. Includes 3 nights’ dinner, room andbreakfast in Germany

Belgian MarketsDeparts midnight Sunday, returnslate evening Thursday or departsmidnight Thursday, returns lateevening Monday. Based at Ostendwhich has its own Christmasmarket and including visits to Ghentor Brussels and Bruges markets. Includes 3 nights’ dinner, room andbreakfast in Ostend

Dutch MarketsDeparts midnight on Thursdayand returns late evening Sunday.Based at Valkenburg which hasits own Christmas Market andincluding a visit to Maastrichtand Aachen Christmas markets.Includes 3 nights’ dinner, roomand breakfast in Valkenburg

Direct Join Holidays

All clients on Continental Tours must be in possession of a full passport.Non-EU citizens may also require a Visa and should check with theirtravel agent before booking.

Get into the Christmas spirit and add a little sparkle to those dreary Winter days with one of these shortbreaks to some of the most famous Continental Christmas Markets.4 DAYS

£179Per Person

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Continental Christmas Markets JOIN DIRECT!!

5 DAYS

£169Per Person

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4 DAYS

£124Per Person

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2 DAYS

£48Per Person

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3 DAYS

£104Per Person

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Resort Hotel Date Days Tour Code Out-Ret PriceLlandudno Hydro 14 May 3 3350AW Fri-Sun £104Scarborough Cumberland 18 Jun 3 3275AW Fri-Sun £104Edinburgh Tattoo County 18 Aug 3 3582AW Wed-Fri £184Dunoon Selborne 20 Aug 4 4410AW Fri-Mon £139Criccieth George IV 24 Sep 3 3365AW Fri-Sun £104Torquay Regina 24 Sep 4 4150AW Fri-Mon £124Llandudno Hydro 30 Oct 2 2350AW Sat-Sun £48Scarborough Cumberland 06 Nov 2 2275AW Sat-Sun £48Llandudno Hydro 13 Nov 2 2350AW Sat-Sun £48Scarborough Cumberland 20 Nov 2 2275AW Sat-Sun £48Scarborough Cumberland 04 Dec 2 2275AW Sat-Sun £48London Shopper Hilton Kensington 04 Dec 2 2247AW Sat-Sun £84Belgian Christmas Markets Ostend 06 Dec 4 4811AW Mon-Thu £194German Christmas Markets Adler 10 Dec 4 4861AW Mon-Thu £179Llandudno Hydro 11 Dec 2 2350AW Sat-Sun £48Scarborough Cumberland 11 Dec 2 2275AW Sat-Sun £48

Resort Hotel Date Days Tour Code Out-Ret PriceDunoon Selborne 04 Jun 4 4410FW Fri-Mon £139Llandudno Hydro 13 Nov 2 2350FW Sat-Sun £48Llandudno Hydro 27 Nov 2 2350FW Sat-Sun £48London Shopper Hilton Kensington 27 Nov 2 2247FW Sat-Sun £84

Join at Southport, Liverpool, Birkenhead, Ellesmere Port, Chester & Crewe

Resort Hotel Date Days Tour Code Out-Ret PriceLlandudno Hydro 11 Jun 3 3350BW Fri-Sun £104Llandudno Hydro 30 Oct 2 2350BW Sat-Sun £48Llandudno Hydro 13 Nov 2 2350BW Sat-Sun £48London Shopper Hilton Kensington 20 Nov 2 2247BW Sat-Sun £84Llandudno Hydro 27 Nov 2 2350BW Sat-Sun £48Dutch Christmas Markets Walram 29 Nov 4 4906BW Mon-Thu £199German Christmas Markets Adler 06 Dec 4 4861BW Mon-Thu £179Belgian Christmas Markets Ostend 10 Dec 4 4811BW Fri-Mon £194Llandudno Hydro 11 Dec 2 2350BW Sat-Sun £48

Join at Burnley, Accrington, Blackburn, Bolton, Atherton, Leigh & Warrington

Resort Hotel Date Days Tour Code Out-Ret PriceLlandudno Hydro 09 Jul 3 3350EW Fri-Sun £104Llandudno Hydro 30 Oct 2 2350EW Sat-Sun £48Scarborough Cumberland 06 Nov 2 2275EW Sat-Sun £48Llandudno Hydro 13 Nov 2 2350EW Sat-Sun £48Scarborough Cumberland 20 Nov 2 2275EW Sat-Sun £48Llandudno Hydro 27 Nov 2 2350EW Sat-Sun £48Dutch Christmas Markets Walram 06 Dec 4 4906EW Mon-Thu £199Llandudno Hydro 11 Dec 2 2350EW Sat-Sun £48Scarborough Cumberland 11 Dec 2 2275EW Sat-Sun £48London Shopper Hilton Kensington 11 Dec 2 2247EW Sat-Sun £84

Join at Rochdale, Oldham, Ashton-U-Lyne, Stockport, Northwich & Crewe

Join at Blackpool, Preston, Chorley, Wigan & St Helens

Resort Hotel Date Days Tour Code Out-Ret PriceEdinburgh Tattoo County 22 Aug 3 3582CW Sun-Tue £184Scarborough Cumberland 27 Aug 3 3275CW Fri-Sun £104Llandudno Hydro 17 Sep 3 3350CW Fri-Sun £104Llandudno Hydro 30 Oct 2 2350CW Sat-Sun £48Scarborough Cumberland 06 Nov 2 2275CW Sat-Sun £48London Shopper Hilton Kensington 13 Nov 2 2247CW Sat-Sun £84Llandudno Hydro 27 Nov 2 2350CW Sat-Sun £48Scarborough Cumberland 04 Dec 2 2275CW Sat-Sun £48Llandudno Hydro 11 Dec 2 2350CW Sat-Sun £48Scarborough Cumberland 11 Dec 2 2275CW Sat-Sun £48

Resort Hotel Date Days Tour Code Out-Ret PriceScarborough Cumberland 20 Nov 2 2275DW Sat-Sun £48German Christmas Markets Adler 03 Dec 4 4861DW Fri-Mon £179Scarborough Cumberland 04 Dec 2 2275DW Sat-Sun £48

Join at Leeds, Bradford, Halifax, Huddersfield & Sheffield

Resort Hotel Date Days Tour Code Out-Ret PriceDunoon Selborne 07 May 4 4410GW Fri-Mon £139Dunoon Selborne 04 Sep 5 5410GW Sat-Wed £209Fort William & Skye Croit Anna 19 May 5 5430GW Wed-Sun £194Fort William Festive Croit Anna 15 Nov 5 5430GW Mon-Fri £169

Join at Barrow-in-Furness, Dalton-in-Furness, Ulverston, Lindale & Kendal

Join at Leeds, Bradford, Halifax, Huddersfield, Rochdale, Bury & Bolton

Single Room Supplement per person: 2 Days £5 • 3 Days £15 • 4 Days £20 • 5 Days £23Sea View Supplement per person (where applicable): 3 Days £8 • 4 Days £12 • 5 Days £16Supplements vary on Continental and some non-Leisureplex Hotels. Please check our web site or phone for details.

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1. Your Holiday ContractYour holiday contract is with Alfa Travel Ltd (“theCompany”), a member of ABTA. When you make abooking you guarantee that you have the authorityto accept and do accept on behalf of your party theterms of these booking conditions. The contractbetween you and the Company is defined by theseBooking Conditions and the Confirmation Invoice,which is issued upon receipt by the Company ofthe deposit. A contract exists as soon as we issue ourConfirmation Invoice. The contract is governed byEnglish Law, and the jurisdiction of the English Courts.

2. Holiday Price & Financial ProtectionThe prices shown in our brochures are accurate atthe date of publication. We reserve the right to alterprices after publication. You will be advised of thecurrent price of the holiday at the time of booking.Once your holiday has been confirmed, the price of theholiday as set out on the Confirmation Invoice is fullyguaranteed and will not be subject to any surcharges.The Package Travel, Package Holidays and PackageTours Regulations 1992 require us to provide securityfor the monies that you pay for the package holidaysbooked from this brochure and for your repatriation inthe event of our insolvency. We provide this securityby way of an ABTA bond.

3. Booking the HolidayA. Bookings via Telephone or Travel Agent(i) On receipt of your enquiry, we will reserve a holidayprovisionally for 3 days (or 1 day if the booking is madewithin 6 weeks of the departure date). If you wish toconfirm the booking you must forward a deposit plusyour insurance premium within that 3 day period.(Deposits and Insurance premiums vary dependingupon the time and duration of your holiday - seeBooking Form for details.) (ii) A confirmation of yourbooking will be forwarded to you within 7 days of usreceiving your deposit. (iii) You must then pay thebalance of monies due (without any further reminderfrom us) 42 days before departure. B. Bookings via the Internet(i) It is not possible to make a provisional booking onthe Internet; all Internet bookings are on a confirmedbasis only. (ii) Payment must be made using yourcredit or debit card. Balance payments will beautomatically taken by debiting the same card you useto pay the deposit 42 days prior to departure. (iii) Youshould print the final page of the Internet bookingprocess as your confirmation, although a postalconfirmation will also be sent to you.C. All Bookings(i) Holiday price includes coach travel,accommodation, excursions and meals as specified inthe holiday description. Some hotels make a smalladditional charge for tea or coffee taken after meals.Morning coffee, afternoon tea, personal items andliquid refreshments are not included in the price ofthe holiday (ii) Travel Tickets will be forwarded approx14 days prior to departure. Since feeder routes arefrequently re-timed, it is essential that you check thetime shown on your travel ticket and do not rely onyour initial Confirmation for your joining time.

4. InsuranceIt is a condition of the acceptance of the booking byAlfa Travel Ltd (hereafter “The Company”) that you areinsured either through the Company’s schemeor some equivalent travel policy. If you wish to insurethrough another company, the insurer’s name andemergency contact number must be inserted on thebooking form or if you book via the Internet, youmust e-mail us with those details [email protected] quoting your BookingReference.

5. Room Allocation & Special RequestsEvery effort will be made to provide precisely theaccommodation booked and to convey special needsto the hotelier(s). However, the Company accepts noliability for any failure to provide a special request forwhich no payment is made and no correspondencewill be entered into concerning the hotelier’s failureto satisfy such requests. Where a payment is made foradditional facilities, the Company’s liability shall belimited to the brochure price of that supplement.Bookings for rooms with bath or shower shall bedeemed to be fulfilled by the provision of either facilityand requests for one or the other will be treated asrequests only. Bookings for a double room shall beconsidered satisfied by the provision of either a doubleor twin bedded room. Bookings for a twin room shallbe considered satisfied by the provision of a room withtwo or more beds.

6. Dietary & Other Special NeedsClients who require a special diet must mark thisrequirement in the Special Requests section of theBooking Form or, if booking on the web site, indicate itin the Special Requests section on the booking screen.Clients with special dietary needs are also stronglyurged to make direct contact with the hotel 7-14 daysprior to arrival and to forward details of theirrequirements in writing to the hotel. Clients who aremobility impaired must make this clear on the BookingForm (or click the relevant section on the web sitescreen) and should also write or e-mail the AlfaCustomer Relations Department (email address:[email protected]) advising the precise degree oftheir mobility impairment so that we can ascertain ifthe hotel is able to satisfy their needs. The Companydoes not have any vehicles fitted with wheelchair lifts,so it is essential that all clients are able to manage thesteps necessary to board a coach either unaided orwith the assistance of members of their own party.

7. Alteration of fares, transportation,services etc.

A. The Company is responsible for all the elementsof the holiday package and shall make every effort toensure that all services are of the quality describedin the brochure and tours are operated in accordancewith the details contained therein, but reserves theright to modify arrangements in the light ofcircumstances arising provided that:(i) it shall make every effort to inform clients of anychange in hotel or itinerary. The Company shall bedeemed to have satisfied this clause if it notifies clientsof any change before the payment of the balancebecomes due or, if it becomes aware of the changeafter that time, by sending a notice by first class postwithin 24 hours of discovering the information. Pleasenote: Changes to single overnight stops onContinental and Scottish tours will only be notifiedwith travel documents.(ii) where a change in hotel or itinerary is necessarythe change shall not result in a deterioration in theservices provided or, if it is impossible to provide anarrangement of at least equal quality, the Companyshall make this fact clear and make a cash adjustmentto the cost of the holiday.B. If the contract we have with you is not performed oris improperly performed by us or our suppliers we willpay you appropriate compensation if this has affectedthe enjoyment of your travel arrangements.Our liability, except in cases involving death, injury orillness, shall be limited to a maximum of three timesthe cost of your travel arrangements. Our liability willalso be limited in accordance with and/or in anidentical manner to: (i) The contractual terms of thecompanies that provide the transportation for yourtravel arrangements, whose terms are incorporatedinto this contract; and (ii) Any relevant internationalconvention, for example the Montreal Convention inrespect of travel by air, the Athens Convention inrespect of travel by sea, the Berne Convention inrespect of travel by rail and the Paris Convention inrespect of the provision of accommodation, which limitthe amount of compensation that you can claim fordeath, injury, delay to passengers and loss, damageand delay to luggage. We are to be regarded as havingall benefit of any limitation of compensation containedin these or any conventions.You can ask for copies of the transport companies'contractual terms, or the international conventions,from our offices.

8. Cancellation by the CompanyThe Company reserves the right to cancel departures ifthe number of clients wishing to travel is less than 25persons. The Company shall not normally cancel aholiday after payment of the balance becomes due (42days before departure). If for any reason it is foundnecessary to do so, the Company will provide anequivalent tour at a discount of 10% from the publishedprice. If this alternative is not acceptable, the Companywill refund all monies paid, whereupon all liability onthe part of the Company shall cease.

9. Cancellation by the Passenger.The following scale of cancellation charges shall applyto cancellation by the passenger: Period before Percentage of departure in holiday cost payable which cancellation as cancellationis received chargesMore than 42 days Deposit is forfeited29-42 Days 30%15-28 Days 45%8-14 Days 60%0-7 Days 90%

10. BaggageWhich term shall include all personal belongings of theclient, is conveyed at owner’s risk throughout and theCompany’s liability shall be limited to takingreasonable care in the handling of such items by itsservants or agents. Each passenger is allowed onesuitcase measuring no more than 26in x 8in x 15inand weighing no more than 33lb (15kg). In theinterests of the health and safety of employees andagents, we ask clients to strictly observe this weightlimitation on individual suitcases and clients will berefused porterage facilities for suitcases whichexceed the weight limit.

11. Late Arrival by Passenger & Clientsin Difficulties

Should a passenger arrive late at any halt en route inaccordance with an itinerary notified to clients, eitherverbally or in writing, the Company will not acceptresponsibility to delay departure and a passenger whomisses a vehicle shall have no claim against theCompany. However, the Company will make everyeffort to assist passengers who get into difficultythrough circumstances beyond their control providingthe passenger requests such assistance from theCompany by telephoning its emergency number. 08451 305777

12. Unreasonable BehaviourShould a client behave in an abusive or disruptivemanner, the company reserves the right, after dueconsideration and warning, to terminate the contractbetween us. In such circumstances the client will haveno further redress against the company in respect ofany lost part of the holiday or additional expensesincurred.

13. Infectious & Contagious DiseasesIf a client develops an infectious or contagious diseaseand in the reasonable opinion of the company theirpresence on the coach represents a serious risk ofinfection to other clients, the Company reserves theright to refuse to convey them on its vehicles. In suchcircumstances, the Company will make every effort toassist with alternative means of returning the client totheir point of origin but responsibility for the costsincurred in such alternative transport will be theclient’s. If the client has taken the insurance policyrecommended by the Company, the Company willensure all necessary arrangements are made. If theclient has insurance through another insurer, it is theclient’s responsibility to make contact with theirinsurer but the Company will make every effort toassist them if such assistance is requested bycontacting the Company’s emergency number: 08451 305777

14. AnimalsAnimals (other than registered assistance dogs)are not allowed on tour. Clients with registeredassistance dogs must advise the Company at the timeof booking.

15. Optional ExcursionsExcursions or other tours that you may choose to bookor pay for whilst you are on holiday are not part of thepackage holiday provided by us. Your contract forexcursions booked in resort is with the operator of theexcursion and not with us and we cannot acceptresponsibility for any monies paid for such excursionswhether or not those monies are paid to your driver orcourier. We are not responsible for the provision of theexcursion or tour or for anything that happens duringthe course of its provision by the operator.

16. Hotel AmenitiesSome facilities (e.g. lifts) are not always available dueto sudden breakdowns or the need to service them.Other facilities (e.g. outdoor swimming pools) areonly available when weather permits. The nature andfrequency of entertainment is also subject to demandand is at the discretion of the hotel.

17. Seating PlansEverything is done to conform to the seating plansshown in the brochure, but the Company reserves theright to modify these as necessary and the Companycannot accept bookings contingent upon provisionof specific seats. In the event that the vehicle hasseats numbered differently from the brochure seatingplan, the row number and position (offside/nearside)and not the seat number shall be the determiningfactors in deciding where passengers shall sit.

18. Transfers(a) The Company will permit clients to transfer thebooking to other tours or other dates more than 42days prior to departure without forfeiture of depositproviding the client pays an administration fee of£10 per booking form. (b) The Company will permit assignment of the holidayto another client or clients subject to the followingcharges:(i) more than 42 days prior to departure: £20 perbooking form (ii) less than 42 days but more than14 days prior to departure: £40 per booking form.It is not possible to transfer the booking to anotherclient 14 days or less prior to departure withoutincurring the cancellation charges listed at 9 above.

19. Data ProtectionWhen you provide your name and address, you give uspermission to store it on our computer and use it toprovide you with new editions of our brochure andspecial offers as these become available. If you do notwish us to include you on our mailing list, please writeto us or send an e-mail to [email protected] ortelephone our Customer Relations Department on08451 305666 and we will ensure you are not sent anyfurther publicity material.Under the Data Protection Act, you have a right toaccess the personal data we hold on you. You mustmake any request for access in writing and we have upto 40 days to respond. We may not respond if in doingso we would be forced to disclose to you informationconcerning another individual. We charge a £10 fee forthis service. Our mailing list is entirely confidential andwe do not make it available to any other Company.Any personal information you provide to us regardingyour state of health is stored only for the purpose of thespecific booking for which you divulge the information. Itis made available to hoteliers and transportationproviders only in so far as is absolutely necessary toenable them to accommodate your needs. Thisinformation is not stored for use in future bookings andmust be disclosed to us each time you make a booking.

20. Passports & VisasIt is the client’s responsibility to ensure they are inpossession of the correct travel documents. Thosewho do not have UK passports need to check carefullywhether they need a Visa if travelling on one of ourholidays outside the UK. We recommend that theystart by checking the UK Foreign and CommonwealthOffice web site at www.fco.gov.uk or telephoningthem on 020 7008 1500. UK Citizens do not need aVisa for any of our holidays, but they do need apassport for travel to mainland Europe and werecommend the use of a passport when travelling tothe Irish Republic and Jersey.

21. Delayed Departure & Welfare AssistanceIf for any reason your departure from the UK is delayedwe will make alternative arrangements for you tocontinue with your holiday as soon as possible. Wherenecessary If your departure from the UK is delayed bymore than 6 hours, we will make arrangements forreplacement meals and alternative accommodation, ifthe delay results in the scheduled meals andaccommodation being cancelled.

22. Complaints & DisputesAs an ABTA member, we are obliged to maintain a highstandard of service to you. But if something does gowrong, you have to play your part in trying to resolve theproblem by raising your complaint with the relevantperson as soon as the problem arises. The relevantperson is the hotel manager for complaints about hotelservices and the tour driver for complaints about travelarrangements. The tour driver will also attempt to assistin the event of any failure by the hotel manager to resolvea complaint about the hotel. We cannot deal withcomplaints which have not been raised in this way.In the event that it is found impossible to rectify aproblem arising during the holiday, we can normallyagree an amicable settlement between us after youhave returned from holiday, providing you write to uswithin 28 days of the completion of the holiday. If it isimpossible to resolve a dispute, we will provide youwith information on an independent arbitration schemearranged by ABTA and operated administered by IDRSpart of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. Thescheme has a claims limit of £5,000 per person(£1,000 per person for minor injury or illness) and£25,000 per Booking Form and cannot deal with majorinjuries. There is a time limit of 9 months following thedate of return from holiday. Full details can be obtainedfrom us or direct from the ABTA websitewww.abta.com Published September 2009

Booking ConditionsAll bookings are accepted on the following conditions:

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Holiday InsuranceFor peace of mind:

A Special Coach Holiday Travel InsuranceScheme is available for all passengers travellingon our holidays from AXA Insurance (UK) Plcwho are authorised and regulated by theFinancial Services Authority. The cost is

You are not obliged to take the insurance we offer,but should you decide to insure elsewhere youmust supply details of your insurer including anemergency telephone number on the bookingform. If you book on the internet, you should sendan email quoting your Booking Reference and thename, policy number and emergency contactnumber of your insurer to [email protected]. Ifyou choose not to insure, we will ask you to sign aDisclaimer to confirm that you will be responsiblefor any costs the company may incur in helpingyou resolve any difficulties you may experiencewhich would normally have been covered by aholiday insurance policy.

Demands and NeedsThis insurance policy will suit the Demands andNeeds of an individual, or group (where applicable)who have no excluded pre-existing medicalconditions, are travelling in countries includedwithin the policy terms and who wish to insurethemselves against unforeseen events detailed inthe cover section below. Subject to the terms,conditions and maximum specified claim limits.

ImportantWe will not provide you with advice about thesuitability of this product for your individual needsbut will be happy to provide you with factualinformation. We summarise below the details ofthe insurance cover provided which also includes SPECIALTY ASSISTANCE a 24 hour emergencyassistance service, who can be contacted on 0207 902 7405 (fax: 0207 928 4748).

The following is a brief summary of the coveravailable. Full details of Cover, Policy Warrantiesand Exclusions will be forwarded with yourconfirmation of booking. In any event you may askfor a specimen copy of the Policy Wording beforebooking should you wish to examine this inadvance.

Policy ExcessesYou will be responsible for paying the first part ofany claim under the following sections:

Cancellation, Curtailment, Holiday Abandonment,Medical and Other Expenses, Personal Propertyand Money. The excess of £45 per person appliesto all these sections (reduced to £10 per person forloss of deposit only).

Please note the excess applies to each and everyincident per Insured Person/Section.

Important – Health Conditions If you are travelling in England, Scotland, Wales,Northern Ireland or the Isle of Man and can answerNO to questions 1, 2 and 3 immediately below, itwill not be necessary for you to complete a SelfDeclaring Medical Form. The Standard PolicyTerms, Conditions and Exclusions shall apply.

It is a condition that at the time of taking out thispolicy and between that time and your departureyou must comply with each of the following:

1)You are not aware of any reason why the tripshould be cancelled or cut short

2) You are not travelling: a) against the advice of a medical practitioner b) for the purpose of obtaining medicaltreatment, or c) if you have been given a terminal prognosis

3) You are not receiving or awaiting treatment foran illness or injury as a hospital day case or in-patient, as any claim arising from this injury ortreatment will not be covered.

In addition if you are travelling outside England,Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland or the Isle ofMan, the following additional conditions will apply:

You must notify the Issuer of this policyimmediately of any of the conditions listed belowarising between the date the policy is issued andthe time of departure of the trip. We must beinformed of any fact which is likely to influence usin the acceptance, assessment or continuance ofthis insurance. Failure to do so may invalidate thisinsurance, leaving you with no right to make aclaim.

1) If you have received medical treatment as ahospital day case, in-patient or out-patient duringthe six months prior to the booking of the trip, youmust obtain from a medical practitioner at yourcost confirming that you will be fit enough to takethe trip.

2) if you are undergoing medical treatment as ahospital out-patient at the date the final balance ofthe trip is due to be paid, a certificate of fitnessconfirming your ability to travel must be obtainedby you at your cost.

3) If you are on medication at the time of travelyour medical condition is stable and wellcontrolled.

The Policy contains the following GeneralExclusions: You are not covered for anything caused directly orindirectly by you suffering from stress, anxiety ordepression unless it has been investigated anddiagnosed as such by a consultant specialising inthe relevant field, who must confirm in writing atyour cost that you are fit enough to take this trip.

You must notify the issuer of this Policyimmediately of any of the conditions listed abovearising between the date the policy is issued andthe time of departure of the trip.

Cooling Off Period You should read your policy immediately to ensure itmeets with your requirements. If for any reason itdoes not it must be returned to the issuer of thepolicy within 14 days of the date of issue or prior totravel which ever is the sooner. Your money will berefunded in full, provided no claims have been madeor incident likely to give rise to a claim has arisen. Ifyou cancel your policy after 14 days no refund willbe given.

How To Claim In the event of cancellation, written notice must besent to Alfa Travel immediately. For bothcancellation and all other claims you must contactTowergate Chapman Stevens, Claims Department,PO Box 417, West Byfleet, KT14 7YQ telephone01932 344300 for a claims form which must bereturned within 28 days of your cancellation orreturn from holiday.

Alfa Travel Limited is an Appointed Representativeof ITC Compliance Limited who are authorised andregulated by the Financial Services Authority.

PLEASE NOTE: The above is an outline of the coverprovided. A policy document containing full detailsof what is and what is not covered will beforwarded along with your Booking Confirmation.You should read it carefully and you must inform uswithin 14 days if the policy is unacceptable for anyreason.

Summary of Benefits (Per Person)Cover Sum Insured

Up toCancellation £1,500Missed Departure/ Travel Delay £600/£60Personal Accident £15,000Medical & other Expenses £2,000,000(including Curtailment)Medical Inconvenience £450 Benefit (£15 per 24hrs)Personal Property /Loss of Passport £1,500/£200Personal Liability £2,000,000Delayed Baggage £100Legal Expenses £10,000

PremiumsHolidays to Duration 2009 2010British 1-4 days £9 £10

5 days £12 £136-8 days £17 £19

Overseas 1-5 days £18 £216-14 days £25 £29

Overseas holidays include Jersey, Isle of Man& Ireland (both Northern Ireland & the IrishRepublic). The premium is additional to theholiday cost and should be paid at the time youpay the deposit on your holiday.

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Booking FormNovember 2009 – December 2010

Euxton Lane, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 6AFTel: (08451) 305666 • Fax: (08451) 303777

email: [email protected]

AGENTS STAMP

This section must be completed by all clients. Please tick as appropriate.

� 1. I have read the details in this brochure of the insurance policy offered by Alfa and wish totake that cover for the persons shown above. I understand that I have 14 days after receiptof the full policy details to change my mind and provide details of an alternative insurer.

� 2. I have alternative insurance cover in place as shown in the Holiday Insurance detailsalongside.

� 3. I will travel without insurance and undertake to repay Alfa in full for any costs theymay incur in providing me with the assistance required under the Package TravelRegulations 1992.

� 4. I would like Alfa to telephone me on the number shown to discuss the possibility of takingout Alfa insurance.

Signed:

British£9 £10£12 £13£17 £19

£301-456-8

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£££

Continental£18 £21£25 £29

£301-56-14

££

££

IMPORTANT: I have read, understand and fully accept for myself and all others named above, the BookingConditions and Holiday Information terms published in this brochure.

Signed: .................................................................................................... Date: ...................................................

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HOLIDAY NUMBER RESORT HOTEL DATE DAYS

HOLIDAY INSURANCE

Seat Number

Mr/MrsMiss Surname Initials Age

(if under 12) Room Type Sea ViewSupplement

SingleSupplement Departure Point Holiday Insurance

(Tick if required)

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (eg. diabetic, diet, please refer to booking conditions)

DEPOSITS

Destination

FULL POSTAL ADDRESS OF FIRST PASSENGER

TelephoneNumber

Insurance2009 2010Deposit No. of

Days Total Persons Total

CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS (Postal Booking Only)

Please complete the following if you wish to pay by credit card

Tick appropriate box

COACH SEATING PLAN

Credit Card No.

Expiry Date Valid From/Issue No.

3 DigitSecurity No.

Signature of Card Holder

BOOKING REF

Seating plans are subject to change. Some coaches use a different numbering system in which case therow/seat positions shall be the deciding factor and not the seat numbers. Vehicles do not normally have aWC or servery. Please note: Smoking is not allowed on the vehicle.

Please place a tick alongside all the clients whorequire the insurance policy provided by Alfa

Insurer:....................................................................................................................................................................

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Policy Number (if applicable): ................................................................................................................................

ALTERNATIVE HOLIDAY INSURANCE

Insurance Company ContactTelephone Number

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