2013

Great Quality – Great Prices

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We’d like to extend the warmest of welcomes to everyone thinking of joining us in 2013. Inside our brochure you’ll find the usual variety of holidays to suit a wide range of tastes and budgets. Like everyone else, we’re very aware of the current economic climate, and with that in mind have decided to increase the selection of short breaks, local gems and day trips on offer. Last year these all proved to be extremely popular and exceptionally good value for money.

We offer quality holidays to a host of popular destinations across the UK and Ireland and we’re sure you’ll find something to suit you. You can look forward to comfortable accommodation, hearty breakfasts and menus which hopefully satisfy even the healthiest of holiday appetites. Our extended tours include a selection of day trips to places we think will be of interest to you, and in some cases we have included the attraction entrance fee.

We believe your holiday starts from the moment you board the coach. Once your luggage is loaded on at your pick up point, you can sit back and relax in the knowledge that you won’t see it again until you arrive at the hotel. That leaves you free to enjoy the ferry crossings with no cases to worry about. Our coaches take you all the way to your destination, driving on and off the ferry with you on board and your seats are reserved for the duration of your holiday. Each journey is carefully planned to allow ample comfort stops and a sufficient lunch time break. Our friendly and courteous drivers are totally committed to ensuring that you enjoy your holiday and are always on hand to assist with any queries or difficulties you may have.

We are dedicated to providing a friendly, courteous and professional service from the moment you make your first enquiry. We pride ourselves on offering the personal touch, as only a family business can, so if you have any special requirements please don’t hesitate to talk them through with us.

If you would like more information on any of the tours, just phone or email us and we will be happy to forward the details. All the team at Giles Tours are looking forward to the year ahead. We would like to thank our many regular clients for their loyalty and support over the years, and extend a very warm welcome to anyone thinking of travelling with us for the first time.

We wish you all a Happy and Healthy 2013.

Neil & Patricia Giles

Copies of our Fair Trading Agreement, Hotel Brochures and detailed Itineraries are available on request. (Itineraries are subject to change without notice if thought to be in the best interests of our clients.) All details are correct at time of going to print. However, all tours are planned in advance so there may be times when information supplied is no longer accurate. Giles Tours comply with package tour regulations for the protection of customer repayments. All such monies will be deposited in a secure “Trustee Account” controlled by independent trustees who are professional people accepting the obligation for controlling this account in the interests of our customers.

A WELCOME NOTE FROM NEIL & PATRICIA

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INSURANCE:Holiday / Travel Insurance is NOT included in the price of any of our tours.

We STRONGLY ADVISE that you take out adequate travel / holiday insurance to cover all aspects of your holiday.

Under new FSA regulations we now act as an Introducer Appointed Representative for Giles Insurance Brokers Ltd who are authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority.

If you require travel insurance you can Request a leaflet from Giles Tours office

CONTACT: GILES INSURANCE BROKERS LTD. (Name - purely coincidental) Tel: 0845 1309 192 Quote ref: ‘Giles Tours Emerald 2013 Call Centre’. Insurance Payments: These are made directly to the insurer by you either by card or cheque.

If a tour is cancelled:Giles Insurance Brokers have agreed to allow a refund of insurance premium, minus an administration fee of £3.50 per passenger, for any tour that is cancelled due to LACK OF NUMBERS. Written confirmation of the tour cancellation will be required from the tour provider.

FOR FULL DETAILS: contact the insurers direct.

If you are required to make a cancellation:You should contact both:1. Giles Tours – Tour Provider to cancel your reservation 2. Your insurance provider - to make a claim.

Cancellation Charges Apply – see previous page for scale of cancellation charges.

HOLIDAY/TRAVEL INSURANCENEVER TRAVEL WITHOUT IT!

SEAT ALLOCATIONSeats may be reserved and will be held for 5 working days only, pending receipt of deposit. If a deposit is not received within 5 working days the seats will be released.

DEPOSITS / PAYMENTSDeposit refunds are only allowed if the tour is cancelled by the operator.

At all other times deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable.

A deposit of £50.00 per person is required to secure your booking. Payments may be made in cash or by cheque.Cheques should be made payable to Giles Tours.

Full payment must be received 30 days prior to the departure date otherwise the booking will be treated as cancelled and the seats released.

PICK UP POINTSPlease choose the most convenient pick up point from those listed on the itinerary. These may differ depending on the tour destination. We are unable to veer away from the indicated pick-up points due to the tight time schedule.

LUGGAGEThe amount of luggage is limited to one medium sized suitcase per person.Weight restrictions apply: 15 kgs of luggage per person

SINGLE ROOMSSingle Rooms are limited and may involve supplements which are set by the hotels. Additional single rooms can only be purchased at the terms set by the hotel.

TOURIST ATTRACTIONSOur prices only include entrance fees to tourist attractions where stated.

CANCELLATION SCALE

For Cancellation instructions received in writing: 30 days before departure ............ Loss of Deposit Only 29 – 22 days ....................................... Loss of 50% of the total holiday cost 21 – 11 days ........................................ Loss of 60% of the total holiday cost 10 – 0 days.......................................... Loss of 100% of the total holiday cost

For further information in purchasing insurance please see Page 3

GENERAL INFORMATION

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AYR Coach & Ferry only

WEDNESDAY 12th JUNE

WEDNESDAY 17th & 24th JULY

SATURDAY 27th JULY

TUESDAY 27th AUGUST

GLASGOWCoach & Ferry only

WEDNESDAY 26th JUNE

TUESDAY 6th AUGUST

SATURDAY 7th DECEMBER

Reserve Your Seats Now!

PICK-UP-POINTS: ARDS… BANGOR… HOLYWOOD… BELFAST… STENA TERMINAL

2013 AYR & GLASGOW DAY TRIPS Travel by Luxury Coach to: -

Only

£22per person

Only

£25per person

2013 LOCAL DAY TOURS:

SUN 10th MARCH MOTHERS DAY TOUR £35 Includes Morning Tea & Carvery Meal

MON 6th MAY ENNISKILLEN & THE LAKES ** £32 Includes Evening Meal

MON 6th MAY DOAGH FAMINE VILLAGE, DONEGAL £37 Includes Admission & Evening Meal

MON 27th MAY NORTH COAST & PORTSTEWART £30 Includes Evening Meal

MON 27th MAY NORTH WEST PASSAGE & OMAGH £30 Includes Evening Meal

TUE 16th JULY ENNISKILLEN & FLORENCE COURT ** £36 Includes Admission & Evening Meal

SAT 10th AUGUST DOAGH FAMINE VILLAGE, DONEGAL £37 Includes Admission & Evening Meal

SAT 31st AUGUST ULSTER AMERICAN FOLK PARK ** £30 BLUEGRASS MUSIC FESTIVAL Includes Admission & Evening Meal

SAT 30th NOVEMBER DUBLIN DAY TRIP £15 Coach Transport only

Reserve Your Seats Now!

PICK-UP POINTS: ARDS… BANGOR… HOLYWOOD… BELFAST CENTRAL STATION

** denotes addition of Sprucefield

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Monday 11th - Friday 15th February

4 Nights Dinner Bed & Breakfast3 star CUMBRIA GRAND HOTEL, Grange Over Sands

Including 2 Excursions

PRICE: £219Single Room Supplement: £40

5 Day Tour

Only

£219*

The Lake DistrictWinter in all its Glory

Monday 18th - Wednesday 20th February

2 Nights Dinner Bed & Breakfast4 star KILLYHEVLIN HOTEL, Enniskillenwith leisure facilities

Including 1 Excursion

PRICE: £135*Single Room Supplement: £40

EnniskillenShake off those Winter Blues

3 Day Tour

Only

£135*

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Friday 8th – Monday 11th March

3 Nights Dinner Bed & Breakfast3 star ALVASTON HALL, Nantwich with leisure facilities

Including 1 ExcursionNightly Entertainment programme & Tribute Night to Cliff Richards & the Shadows

PRICE: £289*Limited Single Rooms without Supplement

4 Day Tour

Only

£289*

Alvaston HallCliff & the Shadows Tribute Night with Warner Leisure Hotels

Monday 25th February – Friday 1st March

4 Nights Dinner Bed & Breakfast3 Star WESTPORT WOODS HOTEL, WestportWith leisure facilities

Including Nightly Entertainment 2 Excursions

PRICE: £185* Limited single rooms without supplement

5 Day Tour

Only

£185*

WestportWinter Warmer

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Loch LomondWest Highland Way

Friday 19th – Monday 22nd April

3 Nights Spring Special3 star WINNOCK HOTEL, Drymen

Including 2 ExcursionsGlass of Wine with Dinner Each Evening3 Hour House Bar Promotion each eveningEntertainment each evening2 Packed Lunches

PRICE: £225*Single Room Supplement £36

4 Day Tour

Only

£225*

Monday 1st – Thursday 4th April

3 Nights Dinner Bed & Breakfast 3 star KEE’S HOTEL, Stranorlar - with leisure club

Including Tea/Coffee and Scone on ArrivalNightly Entertainment2 ExcursionsLast Night Baileys & Guinness drinks reception

PRICE: £229*Single Room Supplement: £45

BallybofeyEaster in Kee’s Hotel, Co Donegal

4 Day Tour

Only

£229*

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The Lake DistrictSpring in Wordsworth Country

Monday 27th – Friday 31st May

4 Nights Dinner Bed & Breakfast3 star CUMBRIA GRAND HOTEL, Grange Over Sands

Including 2 Excursions

PRICE: £309*Single Room Supplement: £40

5 Day Tour

Only

£309*

The CotswoldsOutstanding Natural Beauty

Sunday 19th - Friday 24th May

1 Night Dinner Bed & Breakfast4 star PARK ROYAL HOTEL, Warringtonwith leisure facilities

4 Nights Dinner Bed & Breakfast4 star DAVENTRY COURT HOTEL, Daventrywith leisure facilities

Including 3 Excursions

PRICE: £380*Single Room Supplement: £102

6 Day Tour

Only

£380*

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WestportGolden Years Break

Sunday 9th – Friday 14th June

5 Nights Dinner Bed & Breakfast3 star WESTPORT WOODS HOTEL, WestportWith leisure facilities

Including Nightly Golden Years Entertainment 3 Excursions

PRICE: £369*Limited Single Rooms without Supplement

6 Day Tour

Only

£369*

LlandudnoScenic Splendour in North Wales

Monday 17th – Friday 21st June

4 Nights Dinner Bed & Breakfast3 star DUNOON HOTEL, Llandudno

Including 2 Excursions

PRICE: £369*Single Room Supplement: £30

5 Day Tour

Only

£369*

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BlackpoolThe Golden Mile

Saturday 6th – Saturday 13th July

7 Nights Dinner Bed & Breakfastthe BELVEDERE HOTEL, Albert Road all rooms private facilities

Including 3 ExcursionsEvening Entertainment

PRICE: £385*Limited Single Rooms without Supplement

8 Day Tour

Only

£385*

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Booking FormPlease complete & return to:Giles Tours63 Abbeydale AvenueNewtownards, BT23 8RT

Booking in the name of

Address

Postcode Tel

Tour Title

Departure Date

PROVISIONAL & TELEPHONE BOOKINGS WILL BE HELD FOR 5 DAYS ONLY PENDING RECEIPT OF YOUR BOOKING DEPOSIT.

Room Type Mr / Mrs Forename Surname Address Adult Senior or Age if D / T / S / F Ms Citizen under 17

Please continue overleaf if you need more spaceAccomodation Required: D: Double Bed T: Twin (2 Single Beds Sharing Room) F: Family Room S: Single Room (for One Person)

PLEASE TICK SELECTED PICK-UP POINT Newtownards (Regent Street) Bangor (Abbey Street) Holywood (Redburn Square) Belfast (See Itinerary)

Please advise us of any special requirements

All bookings are bound in accordance with the booking conditions printed in our Fair Trading Agreement (obtainable by calling us on 028 9181 1099)

DEPOSITS

To secure reservations please send a £50 deposit per personDeposits are neither refundable nor transferrable

I enclose a deposit of £ to reserve seats

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TorquayThe English Riviera

Saturday 6th – Monday 15th July

1 Night Dinner Bed & Breakfast 3 star VILLAGE HOTEL, Walsall with leisure facilities

7 Nights Dinner Bed & Breakfast 3 star TOORAK HOTEL & LEISURE RESORT, Torquay with Holiday Entertainment Programme

1 Night Dinner Bed & Breakfast 4 Star PARK ROYAL HOTEL, Warrington with leisure facilities

Including 3 Excursions

PRICE: £635* Limited Single Rooms - Supplement: £90

10 Day Tour

Only

£635*

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BallinaCounty Mayo in the West of Ireland

Monday 29th July – Friday 2nd August

4 Nights Dinner Bed & Breakfast3 star DOWNHILL HOUSE HOTEL, Ballina with leisure facilities

Including Tea/Coffee & biscuits on arrival 3 ExcursionsEvening Entertainment

PRICE: £295*Single Room Supplement: £60

5 Day Tour

Only

£295*

2012 Best 3 Star Hotel in Ireland

Alvaston HallCharming Cheshire with Warner Leisure Hotels

Monday 15th – Friday 19th July

4 Nights Dinner Bed & Breakfast3 star ALVASTON HALL, Nantwich with leisure facilities

Including 2 ExcursionsNightly Entertainment programme

PRICE: £379*Limited Single Rooms without Supplement

5 Day Tour

Only

£379*

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The Military TattooMilitary Magic in Edinburgh

Tuesday 13th – Friday 16th August

2 Nights Dinner Bed & Breakfast1 Night Bed & Breakfast4 star HILTON HOTEL, Strathclydewith leisure facilities

Including Admission to Military Tattoo 2 Excursions

PRICE: £329*Single Room Supplement: £60

4 Day Tour

Only

£329*

Nidd Hall HotelYorkshire with Warner Leisure Hotels

Monday 5th – Friday 9th August Monday 14th – Friday 18th October

4 Nights Dinner Bed & Breakfast4 star NIDD HALL HOTEL, Harrogatewith leisure facilities

Including 2 ExcursionsNightly Entertainment programme

PRICE: £425*Limited Single Rooms without Supplement

5 Day Tour

Only

£425*

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Blackpool IlluminationsGreatest Free Light Show on Earth

Monday 2nd – Friday 6th September Monday 9th – Friday 13th September

4 Nights Dinner Bed & Breakfastthe BELVEDERE HOTEL, Albert Road – Central locationall rooms private facilities

Including 2 ExcursionsEvening Tour of Lights

PRICE: £265*Limited Single Rooms without Supplement

Only

£265*

5 Day Tour

ScarboroughYorkshire Coast

Monday 19th – Saturday 24th August

5 Nights Dinner Bed & Breakfast3 Star ESPLANADE HOTEL, Scarborough

Including 2 Excursions

PRICE: £395*Limited Single Rooms without Supplement

6 Day Tour

Only

£395*

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Bodelwyddan CastleNorth Wales with Warner Leisure Hotels

Monday 9th – Friday 13th September

4 Nights Dinner Bed & Breakfast3 star BODELWYDDAN CASTLE, Bodelwyddanwith leisure facilities

Including 2 ExcursionsNightly Entertainment programme

PRICE: £399*Limited Single Rooms without Supplement

5 Day Tour

Only

£399*

PitlochryAutumn in Highland Perthshire

Monday 23rd – Friday 27th September

4 Nights Dinner Bed & Breakfast3 Star FISHERS HOTEL, Pitlochry

Including 2 Excursions2 evenings entertainment

PRICE: £329*Limited Single Rooms without Supplement

5 Day Tour

Only

£329*

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The North Coast A Local Gem

Monday 30th September - Wednesday 2nd October

2 Nights Dinner Bed & Breakfast 2 star CAUSEWAY HOTEL, Bushmills

Including Tea/Coffee and Scones on arrival1 Excursion Evening Entertainment

PRICE: £140*Limited Single Rooms without Supplement

3 Day Tour

Only

£140*

Blackpool Spooktacular Illuminations

Monday 28th October – Friday 1st November

4 Nights Dinner Bed & Breakfastthe BELVEDERE HOTEL, Albert Road – Central Locationall rooms private facilities

Including 1 ExcursionEvening Tour of Lights

PRICE: £225*Limited Single Rooms without Supplement

5 Day Tour

Only

£225*

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Footman James Classic Motor Show NEC Birmingham

Friday 15th – Sunday 17th November

2 Nights Dinner Bed & Breakfast 3 star VILLAGE HOTEL, Walsall with leisure facilities

Including Admission & Transport to/ from NEC on Saturday

PRICE: £189*Single Room Supplement: £20

3 Day Tour

Only

£189*

Harrogate Knitting & Stitching Exhibition

Thursday 21st - Sunday 24th November

3 Nights Dinner Bed & Breakfast3 star CAIRN HOTEL, Harrogate

Including 1 Excursion

PRICE: £235*Single Room Supplement £30 (Exhibition Entry Fee not included)

4 Day Tour

Only

£235*

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Ballybofey Festive Break in Co Donegal

Monday 25th - Friday 29th November

4 Nights Dinner Bed & Breakfast 3 star KEE’S HOTEL, Stranorlarwith leisure club

Including Tea/ Coffee and mince pies on arrivalLive music each nightChristmas Dinner & Mulled Wine 2 Excursions

PRICE: £209*Single Room Supplement: £40

5 Day Tour

Only

£209*

Glasgow & EdinburghFestive Shopping Weekend

Friday 29th November - Sunday 1st December

2 Nights Dinner, Bed & Breakfast4 star HILTON HOTEL, Strathclydewith leisure facilities

Including Christmas themed dinner on Saturday Night

PRICE: £169*Single Room Supplement: £30

3 Day Tour

Only

£169*

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29 / 51 / 53 SEATLUXURY COACHES

Available forPRIVATE HIRE

Seat BeltsAir ConditioningDVD & CD Players

P A Systems

COMPETITIVE RATES FOR ALL YOUR GROUP OUTINGS

Tailor - Made Packagesto suit your groups requirements

Tel: 028 9181 1099

63 Abbeydale AvenueNewtownards

Co. DownBT23 8RT

Tel / Fax: 028 9181 1099Email: enquiries@gilestours.co.uk

Website: www.gilestours.co.uk

OFFICE HOURS

Monday - Friday: 9.30am - 5.30pmSaturday: 9.30am - 11.30am

Outside office Hours: answer phoneClosed: Bank & Public Holidays

ALSO AVAILABLE FOR PRIVATE HIRE