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UK LUXURY TOURING HOLIDAYS

2022 /2023 1st Edition

IN THIS EDITION ---

Scotland The full bucket list

England Complete diversity

Ireland Explore North & South

Group Bookings Tailor made tours

Weddings Perfection in the Highlands

'Big enough to cope, small enough to care'

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2 To book your trip, call 01405 761 334 or visit cairngorm-travel.co.uk

LUXURY TOURING HOLIDAYS

When you holiday with Cairngorm Travel you discover a new experience as you relax and view the scenery as the world goes effortlessly by. Whether you are touring the Scottish Highlands or journeying to the picturesque far corners of the UK and Europe you are assured a safe, enjoyable and relaxing experience.

Cairngorm Travel has owned and successfully operated the Duke Of Gordon Hotel, the premier privately owned hotel in the Scottish Highlands for over 40 years with the vast majority of our customers becoming old friends and returning times many.

The Duke, with its long standing Scottish heritage, became a regular filming venue for the highly successful BBC TV series ‘MONARCH OF THE GLEN’.

As a fully bonded ABTA member Cairngorm has been offering UK and Continental coaching holidays for over 40 years. As bonded members you travel with the peace of mind and the knowledge that all aspects of your holiday are financially secured.

We pride ourselves on our fleet of luxury HiLine executive touring coaches. Whether you are travelling on one of our extended European tours or taking a short UK break we believe your coach journey needs to be the height of comfort.

Our coaches are supported by our team of friendly, experienced and knowledgeable tour drivers/guides. It is their professionalism supported by their enthusiasm which ensures the total success and smooth running of all aspects of your holiday. If you have a query or require assistance no matter how small PLEASE ASK, they are always more than delighted to assist. It is their goal to exceed our customers’ expectations.

Welcome to our 2022 / 2023 tour brochure, offering you the opportunity to explore the best of the UK.

As standard our coaches include:• Luxury reclining seats & footrests• Seat back tables and magazine pockets• Air conditioning, with climate control• Toilet and washroom facilities• Hot and cold drinks facilities• PA system

• Air suspension with front step kneeling for easier access• Satellite navigation• Seat belts• Supplementary braking systems• Reversing cameras(The above does not apply to feeder vehicles)

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CONTENTS

Booking your holiday couldn't be easier, simply call us on 01405 761334Our friendly reservations team are at the other end of the phone waiting for your call. Due to our integrated reservations system your booking can be processed in minutes.

You can also book directly through our website 24 hours a day; visit cairngorm-travel.co.uk

Entrance Fees & Disabled Access 3 Frequent Traveller Offers 4 Pick Up Points 5 Dear Traveller 6Weddings at Duke of Gordon Hotel 7 COVID-19 8Group Travel 10SCOTTISH HIGHLAND TOURS

Duke of Gordon Hotel 12 Upgrading your room 13Dining at the 'Duke' 14Our green policy 15 Cairngorms National Park 16 Snowflake Break (5 days) 17 Unspoilt Scenic Highlands by Railway (5 days) 18 Highland Spring (5 days) 19 The Connoisseurs Choice (6 days) 20 Highland Experience (6 days) 21 Autumn Gold (5 days) 22 Murder Mystery (5 days) 23Enchanted Forest (5 days) 24Mountains and Mistletoe (5 days) 25Twixmas in the Highlands (4 days) 26 Christmas in the Highlands (6 days) 27 Highland Hogmanay (5 days) 28ENGLISH TOURS

Northumberland (5 days) 29Jurassic Coast & Weymouth (5 days) 30Isle Of Wight (7 days) 31North York Moors National Park (5 days) 32Ilfracombe & Exmoor National Park (7 days) 33Lake District (5 days) 34Discover Dorset (7 days) 35Industrial Revolution (6 days) 36Garden of England (5 days) 37Yorkshire (5 days) 38Quintessential Britain (5 days) 39Downton Abbey & Historic Bath (5 days) 40North Devon & Bideford (8 Days) 41Isle Of Man (5 days) 42Charming Cotswolds (5 days) 43Scarborough & The East Coast (5 days) 44Eastbourne (5 days) 45Cambridgeshire (5 days) 46Thursford Christmas Spectacular (3 days) 47IRISH TOURS

Highlights of Northern Ireland (6 days) 48Killarney & The Ring Of Kerry (7 days) 49BOOKING INFORMATION

Booking Conditions 50Insurance 51

Please note that although our itineraries are carefully chosen for your enjoyment some of the places we visit are very old and are historic buildings which therefore have limited or no disabled access.

If you have any difficulty walking please contact us in advance for further information on itineraries that may be suitable for your needs.

If you require disabled access at your hotel or have any other medical requirements you would like the hotel to be made aware of please advise our reservations team on booking and your requests will be forwarded onto the hotel.

If you wish to take a disabled scooter please note there is a weight limit of 20kg and it must be prebooked. We are limited to the number of scooters we can accommodate.

Disabled access

Every tour operator has a different priority in mind when putting their tour packages together.

At Cairngorm Travel we aim to combine the very best of value with the option of including or excluding the places of interest. Some passengers go away to relax and take the days out that suit whilst others like to see every aspect of the tour programme.

For that reason we offer the tours excluding entrance fees (unless specified) so that passengers are only paying for the additional aspects that suit. That way we ensure you are getting the maximum enjoyment for the minimum cost.

Please be aware that entrance fees are included on optional packages that incorporate other services (e.g. lunches & additional transport) or on tours that are based on visiting specific attractions (e.g. Thursford Spectacular etc.)

Entrance Fees

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FREQUENT TRAVELLER OFFERS

10% Off Highland Spring

Book any holiday departing January to March 2022 and get an extra 10% off 2022 Highland SpringTerms and Conditions: Must be booked at the same time. Can not be used in conjunction with any other offer. Void if holiday is cancelled.

£40 Holiday Voucher

Book any three holidays with Cairngorm Travel and receive a £40 voucher for future use on any holiday.Terms and Conditions: Must be booked at the same time. Can not be used in conjunction with any other offer. Can not be redeemed on Festive Extravaganza Holiday. Void if a holiday is cancelled.

£20pp Off Self Drive

Book any UK holiday with Cairngorm Travel and get to the destination under your own steam and you will receive a £20 per person discount.Terms and Conditions: Can not be used in conjunction with any other offer.

As a big thank you to those of you who join us a number of times a year we have introduced some frequent traveller discountsThese are applicable only when a number of tours are booked at the same time and must be quoted on booking.

Last Minute Reduced Holidays

We send our last minute reduced offers out by email. If you would like to hear from us please let one of our representatives know and they can add you to our email list.

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YOUR LOCAL PICKUP POINT

Find your location below and use the area code provided to see your departure date for each tourIf you live near a motorway services please contact us and we will try to arrange a convenient joining point for you.

A Accrington: MANC1Altrincham: MANC2Anlaby: E.YORKSArnold: NOTTSAshbourne: DERBYAshby de la Zouch: LEICSAshington: TYNESAshton U-Lyne: MANC1

BBelper: DERBYBeverley: E.YORKSBillingham: TEESBirkenhead: MERSEYBirmingham: BHAM1Bishop Auckland: TYNESBlackburn: MANC1Blackpool: LANCSBlyth: TYNESBolton: MANC2Bootle: MERSEYBradford: W.YORKSBridlington: E.COASTBrigg: N.LINCSBromsgrove: BHAM2Brownhills: BHAM1Buckley: MERSEYBurton on Trent: DERBYBury: MANC1

CCannock: BHAM1Carlisle: CARLISLECastleford: C.YORKSCheadle: MANC2Chester: MERSEYChesterfield: S.YORKSChester-le-Street: TYNESChorley: MANC2Cleethorpes: N.LINCSCoalville: LEICSCongleton: MANC1Cottingham: E.YORKS

Coventry: BHAM1Cramlington: TYNESCrosby: MERSEY

DDarlington: TEESDenton: MANC1Derby: DERBYDewsbury: W.YORKSDoncaster: C.YORKSDriffield: E. COASTDroylsden: MANC1Dudley: BHAM2Durham: TYNES

EEllesmere Port: MERSEY

FFiley: E.COASTFleetwood: LANCS

GGateshead: TYNESGoole: N.LINCSGrimsby: N.LINCSGuiseley: W.YORKS

HHalesowen: BHAM2Halifax: W.YORKSHarrogate: C.YORKSHartlepool: TEESHeanor: DERBYHessle: E.YORKSHinckley: LEICSHuddersfield: W.YORKSHull: E.YORKSHuyton: MERSEY

IIlkley: W.YORKSImmingham: N.LINCS

K Keighley: W.YORKSKendal: CARLISLE

Kidderminster: BHAM2Kirkby: MERSEYKirkham: LANCSKnaresborough: W.YORKS

LLancaster: CARLISLELeeds: W.YORKSLeicester: LEICSLichfield: BHAM1Liverpool: MERSEYLoughborough: LEICSLytham St Annes: LANCS

MMacclesfield: MANC1Maghull: MERSEYMalton: E.COASTManchester: MANC2Mansfield: S.YORKSMarket Weighton: E.YORKSMiddlesbrough: TEESMiddleton: MANC1Morecambe: CARLISLEMorley: W.YORKSMorpeth: TYNES

NNewcastle: TYNESNormanton: C.YORKSNorth Shields: TEESNorthallerton: TEESNottingham: NOTTS

OOldham: MANC1Ormskirk: MERSEYOtley: W.YORKS

PPendlebury: MANC2Penrith: CARLISLEPeterlee: TEESPickering: E.COASTPocklington: E.YORKSPontefract: C.YORKSPrescot: MERSEYPreston: MERSEYPrestwich: MANC2

RRadcliffe: MANC2Redcar: TEESReddish: MANC1Redditch: BHAM2Rochdale: MANC1Romiley: MANC1Rotherham: S.YORKS

SSale: MANC2Salford: MANC2Scarborough: E.COAST

Scunthorpe: N.LINCSSelby: N.LINCSSheffield: S.YORKSShepshed: LEICSShipley: W.YORKSSkipton: W.YORKSSolihull: BHAM1South Shields: TEESSpennymoor: TYNESSt Helens: MERSEYStafford: BHAM1Stockport: MANC1Stockton: TEESStourbridge: BHAM2Sunderland: TEESSutton Coldfield: BHAM1Swinton: MANC2

TTamworth: BHAM1Thorne: N.LINCSThornton Cleveleys: LANCS

UUrmston: MANC2

WWakefield: W.YORKSWalkden: MANC2Wallasey: MERSEYWalsall: BHAM1Warrington: MERSEYWashington: TYNESWest Bridgford: NOTTSWest Bromwich: BHAM2Wetherby: C.YORKSWhitby: E.COASTWidnes: MERSEYWigan: MERSEYWolverhampton: BHAM2Worsley: MANC2

YYork: E.YORKS

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Kindest regards

David Southcott Tours Manager

Dear Traveller,Welcome to our 2022 brochure. It’s a little later planned but in the fast moving world we are in we wanted to ensure our new packages could be included.

As we emerge from some very unusual times we have been listening to preferences and concerns of our customers. Our tour schedule has been adjusted in order to take the unprecedented times into account. Most notably, our focus has moved away from mainland Europe during this time to place greater focus on the Great British Isles in order to take passengers concerns following the pandemic into account as well as the increasingly unpredictable political climate. Of our European destinations only Ireland has be re-scheduled for next year. A number of new British tours have been included for the growing numbers seeking some time out a little closer to home as normality creeps back in.

At the Duke, the renovation continues. During lockdown, more rooms were upgraded, the restaurant extended in order to create more space between people (to give you peace of mind) and the lounge bar was completely refurbished. As a favourite destination on our portfolio amongst our followers we have seen continued investment in the Duke at a time many have battened down the hatches. Consequently we have emerged from these dark times having updated key areas of the hotel which is noticeable as you walk through the door to the roaring log fire.

Work continues at the Duke on some really exciting projects that place our passenger’s wants and needs at the forefront of our priorities. We are working to make the hotel more accessible for the less abled as well as dramatically expanding our Gin and Single Malt offerings in our bars – there will be further announcements on this in the New Year.

Whilst lockdown might be over, Covid still persists and we remain vigilant in keeping our Covid policies up to date in order to ensure passengers health, safety and wellbeing at all times. We’d like to thank our passengers for your efforts in looking out for each other whilst adhering to our guidelines. Our goal is to strike the balance between minimising pre-departure fuss whilst ensuring a safe space for those that may not have left the house much in recent times to confidently step out and enjoy some much needed time away.

We continue to face many challenges in the aftermath of Covid in which we are doing out utmost to offer the best destinations with a personal service for the best value for money. We look forward to seeing you over the coming months and showing you once again that leaving the house and meeting up with old friends and new can be a safe but exciting adventure.

DEAR TRAVELLER...

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YOUR WEDDING IN THE HIGHLANDS

Getting married? Why not take a trip to the Duke Of Gordon Hotel with a group of friends and family for your wedding day?

Over the years we've had many requests for group tours incorporating weddings and it's something we always enjoy doing without adding a zero to the price.

Celebrate your marriage in one of our beautiful function rooms, such as the Ruthven Ballroom, with its stunning views over the Memorial Gardens and the Cairngorm Mountains. All our wedding suites benefit from natural daylight and we offer a full service for weddings of all sizes, from a small civil ceremony to an extravagant evening reception for up to 200 guests.

Our experienced wedding co-ordinator has the expertise to turn your dream wedding into a reality. They can help you plan every aspect of your wedding day, from menu and wine selections to entertainment of all styles. From sumptuous wedding breakfasts to simple but spectacular buffets, our chefs are committed to sourcing only the finest British produce for your wedding. Choose from our wedding selector menu, our buffet menu or create your own individual feast.

At the Duke of Gordon you can expect the highest standards of cuisine and service. The hotel offers fine local produce prepared by our Executive Chef and his team, creating menus to suit your personal taste. Whether you are looking for a lavish banquet or a more informal buffet we are happy to tailor-make a menu to suit your requirements.

The most momentous day of your life demands a fabulous setting

To discuss your wedding plans, please contact David Southcott on 01405 761334

For further information about the Duke of Gordon Hotel, please see page 10.

Planning a Wedding?

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COVID-19

At Cairngorm Travel, the safety of our guests and employees will always be our number one priority and as a result, we will be introducing new procedures when on one of our holidays. We continuously monitor the Government guidelines in order to ensure your safety and security.

Our Coaches• Customers are recommended to wear a face covering while

travelling on board our coaches, unless they have breathing difficulties or a disability.

• Onboard toilets will be in use during all journeys, however, we recommend minimising the use wherever possible and ensuring hands are sanitised after use.

• Coaches high touch points will be sanitised throughout the day and before customers embark the vehicle. The vehicle will also undergo fogging with sanitiser everyday when the coach is in use.

• All coaches will be fitted with hand sanitisers, which guests will be asked to use each time they embark and disembark the coach.

• When disembarking the coach, customers will be asked to disermbark the coach from the front seats backwards. There will be a strict boarding process in place in which customers seated to the rear of the coach will be asked to board first, both on the transfer journey and on each day of your tour.

• Our drivers will wear face coverings until all customers have boarded the coach and whilst handling luggage.

• At your joining point, each customer will be temperature checked before entering the vehicle. Any customer who has a temperature above the recommended level will bve required to do a lateral flow test before boarding the coach.

The Duke Of Gordon Hotel• Hand sanitiser dispenser stations will be located at the entrance

doors into reception, outside the lifts and restaurants and individual bottles of sanitiser will be available to purchase from reception.

• Keys will be sanitised before each new stay. We encourage you to keep your key with you for the duration of your stay.

• Guest information folders will be removed from the bedrooms. Telephones and TV remote controls will be fully sanitised between stays.

• We encourage you to bring your own hairdryers where possible.

• Bedrooms will be fully sanitised and deep cleaned between stays and new laundry protocols will be introduced which will mean used linen is removed safely. The housekeeping service will continue to be available but will be on request during stays.

• Face coverings will be added to the housekeeping, restaurant and bar team’s uniform.

• There will be enhanced deep cleaning of public spaces and high touch points during the day and our cleaning charts will be displayed.

• We are encouraging guests to wear masks in public areas.

• We are encouraging charging any extras to your room to be settled in one transaction at departure. Card machines will be available for payments to remove the need for cash transactions.

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General AdviceAll customers should follow sensible guidance to reduce their risk of exposure to Coronavirus while this outbreak is ongoing. Viruses can easily be passed from person to person, however, the best preventative measure to stop the spread of infections is to wash your hands frequently and thoroughly with soap, then rinse them well under running water. Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands. Always cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in a bin and wash your hands with soap and water.

How you can help us?Do not travel if you’re experiencing any Coronavirus symptoms. These include a high temperature, a new continuous cough, or loss or change to your sense of smell or taste.

Wash your hands before travelling and if you can, bring hand sanitiser for use during your journey. We will also be making hand sanitiser available on your coach and within the hotel.

Please be patient as queues are likely and loading and disembarking will take longer than usual.

We advise wearing a face covering or mask when boarding and travelling on our coaches and feeder vehicles.

Keep to your designated seat throughout your journey.

Once you have arrived at the hotels or are out in resort, wash your hands regularly using soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds, or use alcohol based hand sanitiser and maintain a safe distance from others from outside your household.

Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue or the crook of your elbow when you cough or sneeze and dispose of the used tissue immediately and wash your hands.

N.B. These guidelines are correct at the time this brochure was published and are subject to change with government guidelines.

COVID-19

Group Travel


EUROPE-WIDE GROUP HOLIDAYS

Do you go on holiday with a group of friends or with members of your local club or society? We are specialists in group travel and can amend any advertised holiday or formulate a tour to suit your particular needs. We have hotel contacts extending throughout the UK and Europe. We understand and appreciate the amount of work undertaken by party leaders and in appreciation offer free places as a reward for your efforts.

From social clubs, to sports clubs and associations, we have successfully worked with extremely varied groups, covering many different requirements and interests. We cater for groups of all sizes.

The location of the Duke Of Gordon Hotel is an ideal place as a base for walkers and over the years we have seen a huge increase in the numbers of walking groups travelling with us every year.

Unlike many of our competitors, Cairngorm Travel own and therefore fully control our own fleet of modern touring coaches and we are a fully bonded member of ABTA. Our team is focused and dedicated to deliver the high results and standards you come to expect for your group. Your coach and driver will stay with you throughout your time with us and ensure the smooth running of your holiday.

With Cairngorm Travel you can choose destination, departure date, duration and even your hotel and we will build your perfect holiday.

Our aim is to make your job as group organiser as easy as possible and to help you plan and prepare your trip to ensure that your group are well looked after on a great value for money holiday.

What’s included

FOR GROUPS OF 8 PASSENGERS OR MORE We will attempt to collect your group from your local pickup point, and even from areas that are not advertised as our local pick up points. See page 5.

1 FREE PLACE* For every 20 paying passengersDEDICATED SPECIALIST ADVISOR We offer a dedicated service to your group to make sure you feel truly specialPERSONALISED ITINERARIES You choose the departure date, duration of the tour and excursions

SPECIALLY ARRANGED DEPARTURE POINTS For your group’s convenience.

PRODUCTION OF PROMOTIONAL MATERIAL To help promote your tour.*Dependant on destination hotel.

To discuss any group arrangements, please contact David Southcott on 01405 761334

If you have a trip in mind that is not advertised in this brochure please give us a call to see if we can help.

Planning a Group getaway?

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EUROPE -WIDE GROUP HOLIDAYS

For exclusively booked tours we endeavour to customise as much of your holiday as possible to suit your groups needs including the booking process. We have been working on our group booking process that allows you to have as much or as little involvement in the booking process and day to day running of your tour as you prefer.

You might be a group leader that enjoys having full control of the holiday, collecting the payments, allocating specific seat numbers, table plans and booking attractions yourself whilst entrusting us to merely escort your pre planned tour and this no problem.

Alternatively this might be as much a holiday for you as it is for your friends and you’d prefer to do without the hassles of dealing with money and mailing out travel arrangements to your group. We can offer a service where we handle all of this on your behalf. We can set up your own private tour on our system for your friends to book directly with us either online or over the phone.

We can set up your tour to your specification and then let your passenger’s book and pay with us directly to lighten some of the load. Feel free to discuss the booking process as part of your initial group booking chat.

You can be your own tour leader or a passenger on your own privately lead tour, it’s entirely up to you.

Are you a group leader that loves the holiday but dislikes the admin?

Scottish Highland Tours


Experience the heritage, hospitality and comfort of our Highland HotelThe Duke Of Gordon Hotel, owned by Cairngorm Travel, is one of the Premier privately owned hotels situated in the Heart of the Scottish Highlands in the village of Kingussie. The hotel looks out across the Spey Valley and the Cairngorm National Park to Ruthven Barracks, the site of an earlier stone castle, constructed in the 1300s by the ancestors of the 1st of Seven Duke of Gordon.

With origins in the eighteenth century the hotel was originally built as a stop-over for passengers travelling by stagecoach along the old A9 to Inverness and the North of Scotland. The facilities and atmosphere now experienced in the hotel, combined with the hospitality of our staff make the Duke Of Gordon the ideal place to stay when visiting the Highlands.

The Duke is one of the leading hotels in the UK in the field of renewable energy. Over the past couple of years the Duke Of Gordon Hotel has really focussed on reducing its carbon footprint and is well on its way to becoming carbon neutral. With huge investment into biomass systems, the Duke Of Gordon’s heating and hot water is generated entirely by woodchip.

The Duke of Gordon and the Spey Valley have enchanted Royalty through the ages dating back to the visit of Queen Victoria and her devoted Consort on 8th October 1861. Come and see why Her Majesty was so inspired that she made specific reference to her visit to the ‘Duke’ in her personal diaries.

The Duke Of Gordon is ideally located if you wish to travel under your own steam. Just 200 yards from Kingussie train station and 45 minutes from Inverness Airport.

DUKE OF GORDON HOTEL Our Hotel in the heart of Kingussie

What’s included

ACCOMMODATION3 Duke Of Gordon Hotel All rooms en-suite Free Wifi Tea & coffee facilities Hotel porterage Entertainment most evenings

FOOD & DRINKDaily Highland buffet breakfast Evening 5 course candlelit dinner

See pages 14-25 for all tours that use The Duke of Gordon. See page 5 for your local pickup point.

Tour dates & pickup locations



Upgrading your room DUKE OF GORDON HOTEL

Deluxe room Superior room

WHAT'S INCLUDED?

A newly refurbished room and bathroomA wide selection of teas / coffeeHot ChocolateBiscuits (Replenished daily)Upgraded toiletries (Replenished when empty)Bottles of water on arrivalChocolates on arrival

TO BOOK

You can reserve your upgraded room by requesting it on booking or alternatively give our reservations team a quick call to see what we have available.

Upgraded rooms are subject to availability

Information.Deluxe Room- (£30 per room per night)These rooms have been stripped back to complete shells and rebuilt with bespoke fixtures and fittings. Both of these are situated close to the ballroom on the ground floor. They have new bathrooms with walk in showers and large baths. The rooms themselves enjoy great views with seating areas in bay windows looking out to the gardens and Creag Bheag and can be offered as either a twin (2 x single beds) or a super king size double (6ft wide).

Superior Plus (£25 per room per night)These are large rooms that have been upgraded with the same superior fixtures and fittings, including bathrooms and accommodate 2 x super king size double beds (6ft wide). There are two of these rooms available (please be aware they are accessed by one flight of stairs). They are almost a mirror image of each other in terms of size. One room has a shower over bath and the other has a walk in shower.

Superior (£20 per room per night)These rooms are twin or double rooms that can be offered with either two single beds or one super king sized double bed. At present these rooms are only accessible by stairs. They have also been completed to superior standard in respect of bathrooms, fixtures and fittings. These are quiet rooms that are tucked away in the front wing of the hotel that enjoy front facing views of the gardens.



DUKE OF GORDON HOTEL Dining at the Duke

The menus*, combined with our very personal service, make dining at the ‘Duke’ truly a Jewel in the Highland Crown.

We serve a daily Highland breakfast that has something for everyone, from a selection of fruit and cereals, to Porridge made from local oats freshly ground at Blair Atholl, to black pudding, haggis and Scottish pancakes. We serve a wide range of local fish dishes and a great selection of speciality dishes that are cooked to order.

On several evenings guests are piped into dinner by a piper in full Highland dress. Entertainment takes place most evenings in the Ruthven Ballroom in the form of Ceilidhs, folk nights and dancing.

*Our menus are subject to change daily. Supplements may apply to certain dishes.

Our menus are carefully selected and prepared to provide the best traditional Scottish fayre



At the Duke of Gordon Hotel we take our environmental responsibilities very seriously and consider them a cornerstone for our business. We are extremely focused on mitigating the effect we have on the planet through a number of strategies and are continually trying to reduce our impact by controlling CO2 emissions, reducing the usage of single use plastics and recycling wherever possible.

In 2012 we were the first hotel in the UK to be heated entirely by sustainable wood chip, which is carbon neutral and is all locally sourced from within the Cairngorm National Park. We also considered generating electricity on-site to power the hotel with advanced gasification combined heat and power technology.

Unfortunately the technology was not sufficiently mature at that time and the decision to pursue this was delayed until June 2016 where we were the first, and remain the only, hotel to derive all of its heat and power from locally sourced wood chip. Any electricity that we don’t consume is then supplied to the national grid as carbon neutral electricity.

With a one million pound investment into the technology going forward we are delighted to be doing our bit where we can to try and reduce our carbon footpint. This combined with other areas, such as low wattage LED light bulbs throughout the hotel makes us proud that we are looking to the future with any changes we can make in mind.

We recently joined the Green Tourism Scheme and which has assisted us in further reducing our environmental footprint. We continue to monitor our systems and push to sustainably reduce our impact on the environment whilst attempting to educate and familiarise stakeholders with the benefits of a green orientated outlook.

Sustainability is very important to us.

Our green policy DUKE OF GORDON HOTEL



Cairngorms National Park is an extensive area of outstanding natural beauty

Welcome to a region of contrast, a land of forest and loch, with all the amenities and entertainment of a modern holiday centre in this truly unspoilt part of the world. It's a land dominated by rock and stream, river and mountain, history and heritage. At approximately 1,400 square miles this makes it the largest National Park in Great Britain.

When the winter snow is melting, the mountains and glens take on a new lease of life. The return of the Osprey to the Highlands heralds the arrival of warmer days. Now summer, the heart of the year, with its endless days, ever changing colours and staggering scenery provides a perfect backdrop for many outdoor activities.

The awe-inspiring King of Fish, the Silver Salmon, can be seen making its way to the spawning grounds in the shaded pools at the tributaries of the River Spey. The wooded river banks and heather clad mountains that dominate the Highlands provide protection and refuge for the herds of majestic Red Deer that can be viewed roaming the locality.

Within the Cairngorm National Park is the mountain region known as the Cairngorms, the highest range of Arctic Mountain landscape in Britain. The highest point is Ben Macdui at 4,300ft. This is wonderful walking and climbing country, with unspoiled wide-open views of outstanding natural beauty.

The Cairngorm National Park is home to the Golden Eagle, the Red Deer which roam the Glens and around a quarter of Britain’s threatened species. The native woodland around the foothills of the Cairngorms contain many rare and beautiful flowers besides the remains of the original Caledonian pine forest, home to a variety of animals and birds, such as pine martens, red squirrels, wildcats, crossbills, crested tit, and capercaillie. The Rivers Dee, Don and Spey all run through the Cairngorm National Park and their beautiful valleys contribute to the landscape. The high quality of the river water is important for Salmon fishing and the distillers of Whisky, for which the area is famous.

CAIRNGORMS NATIONAL PARK 'Failte don Gaidhealtachd



Enjoy the exhilaration of the snow-capped pines and peaks of the Cairngorm mountainsExperience a Highland distillery, discover the process of turning barley and water into Whisky. World famous for its distilleries this really is a must see when visiting the Scottish Highlands. A fascinating process goes into making the 'water of life'.

Journey to an international centre of design, V&A Dundee presents the brilliance of Scottish creativity and the best of design from around the world. The first ever dedicated design museum in Scotland and the only other V&A museum anywhere in the world outside London, V&A Dundee provides a place of inspiration, discovery and learning through its mission to enrich lives through design. (Optional tour £15 per person, entry to the museum is free but some exhibits may have a supplement, please book prior to departure of your holiday.)

Visit 'Am Fasgadh' in Newtonmore. An experienced guide will take you behind the scenes to see a collection of over 12,000 historical objects and tell you about the history of the museum and the Highlands. (Tour cost £10pp entrance fees, coffee and cake are included. (This must be booked when booking the holiday if you wish to join).

TRAVELReturn luxury coach travel

ACCOMMODATION4 nights at the 3 Duke Of Gordon Hotel (see full details on page 12)

FOOD & DRINKDaily full Highland breakfast4 five course evening mealsIncludes traditional Scottish eveningPRICE5 days, 4 nights January - £229pp*** Entrance fee/fares are not included unless stated. ** Single room supplement £32. N.B. There is no single supplement in 2023.

What’s included*

2022 2023 PICKUP LOCATION3 Feb 6 Jan N. LINCS6 Jan 6 Jan E.YORKS 14 Jan 10 Jan BHAM1 / BHAM214 Jan 14 Jan W.YORKS / C.YORKS18 Jan 18 Jan S. YORKS / NOTTS18 Jan 18 Jan LEICS / DERBY22 Jan 22 Jan MERSEY / LANCS26 Jan 26 Jan TYNES / E.COAST26 Jan 26 Jan TEES30 Jan 22 Jan MANC1 / MANC2 / CARLISLE2023 Itineraries maybe subject to change. See our wesite for details

† See page 5 for your local pickup point.

Tour dates & pickup locations†

5 days/4 nights from £229pp SNOWFLAKE BREAK

Self Drive Holidays Our Scottish holidays are available on a self drive basis with £20pp off the list price. If you would like to make your own way there feel free to choose any departure date and join the coach at the hotel.



Explore the Cairngorms National Park and the magnificent Scottish HighlandsVisit the Highland Wildlife Park, a drive-through safari park as well as enclosures with rarely seen native wildlife, such as wildcats, capercaillies, pine martens and white-tailed sea eagles, as well as species that once roamed the Scottish hills, including wolf, lynx, boar, beaver and European bison. Also iconic species from around the world – snow leopard, red panda, Amur tiger and polar bears.

Journey to Inverness, and join the Kyle Line, one of the world's most scenic rail journeys. It goes from Inverness on the east coast of Scotland through to Kyle of Lochalsh on the west. The views from the window are worth the fare alone, witness formidable jagged peaks, dense sweeping forests, wild hillsides and sparkling lochs. No matter where you are along its 80 miles, historic Scotland is only a few metres away. Passing by a scattering of pleasant rural villages and spectacular Highland scenery. (Your train fare is included)

Vist Fort William and the Crannog Cruise. Departing from Fort William Town Pier, the cruise sails on Loch Linnhe and Loch Eil. Surrounded by wonderful wildlife and unique views of Ben Nevis. This is a fantastic way to see the area and learn about its history, wildlife, geology, industry and more... (Fare is not included)



FOOD & DRINKDaily full Highland breakfast4 five course evening mealsIncludes traditional Scottish eveningPRICE5 days, 4 nights for £239ppYour train fare is included No single supplement - Subject to availability * Entrance fee/fares are not included unless stated.

What’s included*

2022 2023 PICKUP LOCATION3 March 3 March N.LINCS3 March 3 March E.YORKS7 March 7 March BHAM1 / BHAM 211 March 11 March W.YORKS / C.YORKS 15 March 15 March MANC1 / MANC2 / CARLISLE15 March 15 March MERSEY / LANCS19 March 19 March TYNES / E.COAST / TEES23 March 23 March LEICS / DERBY23 March 23 March S.YORKS / NOTTS 2023 Itineraries maybe subject to change. See our wesite for details



UNSPOILT SCENIC HIGHLANDS BY RAILWAY 5 days/4 nights £239pp




Savour the magnificence and beauty of the Scottish Highlands and discover the Spey ValleyJourney to Newtonmore to the Highland Folk Museum. The site portrays aspects of 200 years of Highland rural life starting with the early 1700s and ending with the mid 1900s. Within sight of the Cairngorm Mountains this interesting and varied landscape site combines farmland, woodland and open areas. (This attraction involves walking and is free to enter).

Experience Dunrobin Castle, which is the most northerly of Scotland’s great houses and the largest in the Northern Highlands. Dunrobin Castle is also one of Britain’s oldest continuously inhabited houses dating back to the early 1300s, Take the opportunity to explore the castle and also watch the spectacular falconry show. On our return journey we stop in the beautiful scenic town of Dornoch. (Tour cost £26pp, entrance fees are included. To ensure availability please book prior to departure).

Travel South to Perth. With a rich and influential history that stretches back over 800 years, Perth has served as its country’s capital and has always been one of the most important political, judicial and commercial centres in Scotland. Visit the Cairn O’ Mohr Winery to see the process of making fruit wines and cider.



FOOD & DRINKDaily full Highland breakfast4 five course evening mealsIncludes traditional Scottish eveningPRICE5 days, 4 nights for £249pp*** Entrance fee/fares are not included unless stated. ** Single room supplement £32.

What’s included*

2022 PICKUP LOCATION27 March E.YORKS27 March LINCS7 April W.YORKS / C.YORKS11 April LEICS / DERBY11 April S.YORKS15 April MANC1 / MANC2 / CARLISLE 15 April MERSEY19 April TYNES / E.COAST / TEES23 April BHAM1 / BHAM2



5 days/4 nights £249pp HIGHLAND SPRING




The ultimate experience of the magnificent Scottish Highlands in springExperience the Kyle Line, the original "Great Railway Journey of the World" as featured in Michael Palin's popular documentary series. It goes from Inverness on the east coast of Scotland through to Kyle of Lochalsh on the west. The views from the window are worth the fare alone but no matter where you are along its 80 miles, historic Scotland is only a few metres away. (Train fare is included)

Experience Dunrobin Castle, which is the most northerly of Scotland’s great houses and the largest in the Northern Highlands. Dunrobin Castle is also one of Britain’s oldest continuously inhabited houses dating back to the early 1300s, Take the opportunity to explore the castle and also watch the spectacular falconry show. On our return journey we stop in the beautiful scenic town of Dornoch. (Tour cost £26pp, entrance fees are included. To ensure availability please book prior to departure).

Enjoy some free time to explore Kingussie, or take a stroll to Ruthven Barracks built in 1719 after the Jacobite uprising.

Journey to Newtonmore to the Highland Folk Museum. The site portrays aspects of 200 years of Highland rural life starting with the early 1700s and ending with the mid 1900s. Within sight of the Cairngorm Mountains this interesting and varied landscape site combines farmland, woodland and open areas. (This attraction involves walking and is free to enter).



FOOD & DRINKDaily full Highland breakfast5 five course evening meals PRICE6 days, 5 nights for £399pp** All entrance fees are included* Entrance fee/fares are not included unless stated. ** Single room supplement £60.

What’s included*

2022 PICKUP LOCATION10 May N.LINCS / E.YORKS

15 May BHAM1 / BHAM 2

20 May W.YORKS / C.YORKS

5 June S.YORKS / NOTTS / LEICS / DERBY

14 June MERSEY / LANCS / MANC1 / MANC2

8 Sept TYNES / E.COAST / TEES



CONNOISSEURS CHOICE 6 days/5 nights £399pp




Get a taste of the true celtic spirit in the majestic highlands of Scotland Visit a local Highland Games. The Highland Games are renowned the world over as a test of strength between Clans. These athletic contests date back over 900 years and the Games are a spectacle where you'll see Highland dancing, pipe band displays, hammer throwing, tug-of-war and tossing the caber (Entrance fee is included).

Enjoy some free time to explore Kingussie, or take a stroll to Ruthven Barracks built in 1719 after the Jacobite uprising. For those feeling fit enough you may wish to have a walk to Newtonmore, the next village, where you can experience the Highlands in days gone by at the Highland Folk Museum.

The route through Glencoe is one of the most famous driving roads in Scotland – and quite rightly so. Towering mountains loom overhead as you wind your way through this majestic glen. Nestling into the landscape at the foot of the glen is the award-winning eco-friendly Visitor Centre, including exhibitions, viewing platform, cafe, shop and ranger information point.

Experience a Highland distillery, discover the process of turning barley and water into Whisky. World famous for its distilleries this really is a must see when visiting the Scottish Highlands. A fascinating process goes into making the 'water of life'. (Entrance fee is included).



FOOD & DRINKDaily full Highland breakfast5 five course evening mealsPRICE6 days, 5 nights for £399pp*** Entrance fee/fares are not included unless stated. ** Single room supplement £60.

What’s included*

2022 PICKUP LOCATION31 July E.YORKS / N.LINCS

5 Aug W.YORKS / C.YORKS

11 Aug S.YORKS / NOTTS

11 Aug LEICS / DERBY

18 Aug MERSEY / LANCS

18 Aug MANC1 / MANC2 / CARLISLE

23 Aug TYNES / E.COAST / TEES



6 days/5 nights £399pp HIGHLAND EXPERIENCE




Explore the most dramatic autumnal scenery that Scotland has to offerVisit Perth, elegantly arranged along the Tay, Perth is a pleasant city with large tracts of parkland surrounding an easily navigated centre. The Scottish Parliament once sat here and, but for the murder of James I at Blackfriars monastery in 1437, Perth might have been the capital of Scotland. Then visit the Cairn O’ Mohr Winery to see the process of making fruit wines and cider.

Our journey today takes you to Inverness. Enjoy a cruise along the wonderful Moray Firth coastline with its abundance of wildlife including herons, seals, otters and the Moray Firth dolphins. We then travel into Inverness for a chance to explore this historic city. (£26 per person inc. packed lunch and entrance fees. Please book prior to departure of the holiday).

Visit the Highland Wildlife Park, a drive-through safari park as well as enclosures with rarely seen native wildlife, such as wildcats, capercaillies, pine martens and white-tailed sea eagles, as well as species that once roamed the Scottish hills, including wolf, lynx, boar, beaver and European bison. Also iconic species from around the world – snow leopard, red panda, Amur tiger and polar bears.



FOOD & DRINKDaily full Highland breakfast4 five course evening meals Includes traditional Scottish eveningPRICE5 days, 4 nights for £199pp** * Entrance fee/fares are not included unless stated. No single supplement - Subject to availability

What’s included*

2022 PICKUP LOCATION29 Sept E.YORKS3 Oct N.LINCS7 Oct BHAM1 / BHAM211 Oct S.YORKS / NOTTS 23 Oct LEICS / DERBY27 Oct W.YORKS / C.YORKS31 Oct MERSEY / LANCS31 Oct MANC1 / MANC2 / CARLISLE

8 Nov TYNES / E.COAST / TEES



AUTUMN GOLD 5 days/4 nights £229pp




Can you solve whodunnit?Journey to Blair Atholl, where you visit Blair Castle, home of the Atholl family for over seven centuries. The castle has had a diverse history, witnessing both turbulent and peaceful times, enlarged and adapted over 700 years to suit the needs of the family and style of the day. The family history is brought to life against a backdrop of fine 18th century interiors and Scottish baronial architecture, in 30 rooms.

Come and test your sleuthing skills and see if you can figure out whodunnit. You are invited to attend an evening meal of entertainment while dastardly deeds are afoot. See if you can get to the bottom of this most heinous crime.

Visit the Highland Wildlife Park, a drive-through safari park as well as enclosures with rarely seen native wildlife, such as wildcats, capercaillies, pine martens and white-tailed sea eagles, as well as species that once roamed the Scottish hills, including wolf, lynx, boar, beaver and European bison. Also iconic species from around the world – snow leopard, red panda, Amur tiger and polar bears.



FOOD & DRINKDaily full Highland breakfast4 five course evening meals / Including Murder Mystery themed dinner one eveningPRICE5 days, 4 nights for £239pp*** Entrance fee/fares are not included unless stated. No single supplement - Subject to availability

What’s included*

2022 PICKUP LOCATION4th Nov N.LINCS / W.YORKS / TYNES / TEES / C.YORKS



5 days/4 nights £239pp MURDER MYSTERY WEEKEND


Scottish Borders Tours


A Perthshire woodland with a differenceVisit the Highland Wildlife Park, a drive-through safari park as well as enclosures with rarely seen native wildlife, such as wildcats, capercaillies, pine martens and white-tailed sea eagles, as well as species that once roamed the Scottish hills, including wolf, lynx, boar, beaver and European bison. Also iconic species from around the world – snow leopard, red panda, Amur tiger and polar bears.

Journey to Pitlochry to the Enchanted Forest. Set amidst the stunning autumn woodland of Faskally Wood in Highland Perthshire, the Enchanted Forest has been magically transformed into a spectacular light and sound show. (This excursion involves walking; Entrance is included).

Journey to Newtonmore to the Highland Folk Museum. The site portrays aspects of 200 years of Highland rural life starting with the early 1700s and ending with the mid 1900s. Within sight of the Cairngorm Mountains this interesting and varied landscape site combines farmland, woodland and open areas. These areas are interpreted through re-located and re-created buildings and features, working demonstrations and live interpreters. (This attraction involves walking and is free to enter).



FOOD & DRINKDaily full Highland breakfast4 five course evening meals Includes traditional Scottish eveningPRICE5 days, 4 nights for £249pp** Includes entrance to Enchanted Forest attraction* Entrance fee/fares are not included unless stated. No single supplement - Subject to availability

What’s included*

2022 PICKUP LOCATION15 Oct BHAM1 / BHAM 2

15 Oct MANC1 / MANC 2 / MERSEY

19 Oct N.LINCS / E.YORKS

19 Oct C.YORKS / TYNES / TEES



ENCHANTED FOREST 5 days/4 nights £249pp




5 days/4 nights £219pp MOUNTAINS & MISTLETOE

Christmas come early with carols, mulled wine, mince pies and a visit from Santa ClausJourney North to Inverness for a cruise on the picturesque Loch Ness, the home of “Nessie”. (Please note it is illegal to feed Nessie). You rejoin the coach and then proceed into Inverness town centre where you will have a couple of hours to visit the Museum, stroll along the River Ness or visit the many and varied shops.

Visit 'Am Fasgadh' in Newtonmore. An experienced guide will take you behind the scenes to see a collection of over 12,000 historical objects and tell you about the history of the museum and the Highlands. (Tour cost £20pp which includes a guided tour, entrance fee, tea or coffee and cake at the Highland Folk Museum and a soup and sandwich lunch at the Duke).

Have an afternoon at the Duke and enjoy mulled wine and mince pies with a singalong of Christmas Carols around the tree.

Travel South to Pitlochry; take the opportunity for some Christmas shopping or explore this typical Highland town.



FOOD & DRINKDaily full Highland breakfast4 five course evening meals Includes traditional Scottish eveningPRICE2022 - 5 days, 4 nights £219pp** * Entrance fee/fares are not included unless stated. No single supplement - Subject to availability

What’s included*



2022 PICKUP LOCATION12 Nov E.YORKS 12 Nov N.LINCS16 Nov BHAM1 / BHAM 220 Nov W.YORKS 24 Nov S YORKS / NOTTS 28 Nov MANC1 / MANC2 / CARLISLE28 Nov MERSEY / LANCS2 Dec TYNES / E.COAST/ TEES6 Dec CYORKS6 Dec LEICS / DERBY




Relax after the rigours of Christmas and New Year and blow the cobwebs away in the exhilarating Highland airEnjoy a relaxing couple of days in the Highlands to recover from Christmas, either sitting by the log fire or taking in the fresh Highland air.

Wrap up warm and take part in The Duke of Gordon's annual treasure hunt around Kingussie.

Visit the Highland Wildlife Park and marvel at the herds of majestic red deer and other animals that used to be native to the area. The Wildlife Park also has tigers, red pandas, wolves and polar bears.




FOOD & DRINKDaily full Highland breakfast2 five course evening meals / 1 Lairds carving buffetPRICE27th December - 4 days, 3 nights for £199pp**3rd January - 4 days, 3 nights for £160pp*** Entrance fee/fares are not included unless stated. ** Single room supplement £24.

What’s included*

2022 2023 PICKUP LOCATION27 Dec 3 Jan MERSEY / LANCS / MANC1 / MANC2 / CARLISLE

27 Dec MERSEY / LANCS / MANC1 / MANC2 / CARLISLE

27 Dec 3 Jan TYNES / TEES

27 Dec TYNES / TEES



TWIXMAS IN THE HIGHLANDS 4 days/3 nights from £160pp



Enjoy Christmas with fabulous food, excellent entertainment and a Christmas day visit from Santa and his reindeerJourney north for a cruise on the world famous Loch Ness, please remember you're not allowed to feed Nessie, but keep your camera ready you might just spot her!

Enjoy a Christmas Eve craft demonstration followed by mulled wine and traditional homemade hot mince pies around the Christmas Tree. The evening starts with champagne cocktails and being piped into dinner by our resident piper for the full Highland carving buffet, followed by our traditional Christmas Gala Ball. We have the opportunity to follow a torchlit procession to the Parish Church for midnight mass.

After breakfast on Christmas day join us for sherry and carol singing around the Christmas tree. Christmas dinner will be served early in the afternoon, followed by a visit from Santa and his reindeer “YES REAL LIVE REINDEER” with gifts for all.

On Boxing day morning we make our way along Loch Morlich before climbing up to the ski grounds at Cairngorm, where you can enjoy some wonderful views.



FOOD & DRINKDaily full Highland breakfast4 five course evening meals1 Lairds carving buffetPRICE6 days, 5 nights for £499pp*** Entrance fee/fares are not included unless stated. ** Single room supplement £40.

What’s included*

2022 2023 PICKUP LOCATION22 Dec 22 Dec ALL AREAS



6 days/5 nights £499pp CHRISTMAS IN THE CAIRNGORMS

Festive Holiday Packages Packages for the whole Christmas period are available, incorporating our Christmas, Twixmas and Hogmanay breaks. Includes 13 days, 12 nights from 22 December - 3 January. The cost is £1099pp. Please ask for details.




Celebrate the New Year with a traditional Scottish Hogmanay experienceThe evening starts with Bucks Fizz Champagne Cocktails, where you will be piped into the Balmoral Restaurant by our resident piper for the Lairds carving table and Full Highland Carving Buffet, this will be followed by our traditional New Year’s Eve Gala Ball in the Ruthven Ballroom. Party the night away and as the chimes of midnight approach, welcome in the New Year with Auld Lang Syne followed by the Duke of Gordon’s Firework Display viewed from the Ballroom Balcony (weather permitting).

Take part in our local Treasure Hunt; prizes will be given to the winners. A buffet lunch will be served in the Ruthven Ballroom at 12.30pm followed by our Haggis Hurling Competition in the hotel grounds. The piper will pipe you into the Balmoral Restaurant for your New Year’s Day dinner. We invite you to enjoy a Stag’s Breath (our local liqueur) with your coffee.

Journey South to Fort Augustus where you can visit the Clansman Centre and craft shop which is situated in a Turf House and see a real live Highlander in traditional dress who will tell you all about life in the Highlands in bygone days. You then travel along the shores of Loch Ness (keep a close eye out for the Monster!) to Drumnadrochit where lunch is available at the Nessie Visitor Centre.

What’s included*

HIGHLAND HOGMANAY 5 days/4 nights £499pp



FOOD & DRINKFull Highland breakfasts / 1 buffet lunch3 five course evening meals1 Lairds carving buffetPRICE5 days, 4 nights for £499pp*** Entrance fee/fares are not included unless stated. ** Single room supplement £32.

2022 2023 PICKUP LOCATION30 Dec 30 Dec ALL AREAS



Festive Holiday Packages Packages for the whole Christmas period are available, incorporating our Christmas, Twixmas and Hogmanay breaks. Includes 13 days, 12 nights from 22 December - 3 January. The cost is £999pp. Please ask for details.


English Tours


An opportunity to visit the stunning scenery of NorthumberlandVisit the Holy Island of Lindisfarne. Explore this designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Take this opportunity to explore Alnwick. Alnwick Castle and Gardens is a real jewel. From the pergola-covered paths of the rose garden to the Serpent Garden’s eight water sculptures. The imposing ancestral home of the Duke of Northumberland has changed little since the 14th century. It's a favourite set for film-makers and starred as Hogwarts for the first couple of Harry Potter films. The interior is sumptuous and extravagant; the six rooms open to the public – staterooms, dining room, guard chamber and library.

Travel to Cragside, a country house in the civil parish of Cartington, near Rothbury. It was the first house in the world to be lit using hydro-electric power. Built into a rocky hillside above a forest garden of just under 1,000 acres. (There are limitations for less abled passengers). (This is a National Trust attraction).

5 days/4 nights from £299pp NORTHUMBERLAND


ACCOMMODATION4 nights at the 4 White Swan HotelFree Wifi / Hotel porterage / Tea & coffee facilities

FOOD & DRINKDaily breakfast4 evening mealsPRICE**March - 5 days, 4 nights £299ppApril - 5 days, 4 nights £329pp

* Entrance fee/fares are not included unless stated. ** Single room supplement £100

What’s included*

2022 PICKUP LOCATION28 March TYNES / TEES / EYORKS / NLINCS / WYORKS / CYORKS / SYORKS / NOTTS/ DERBY/ LEICS

2 Oct BHAM1 / BHAM2 / MERSEY / MANC1 / MANC2 / WYORKS / CYORKS / TYNES / TEES



Self Drive Holidays Our English holidays are available on a self drive basis with £20pp off the list price. If you would like to make your own way there feel free to choose any departure date and join the coach at the hotel.

English Tours


JURASSIC COAST & WEYMOUTH 5 days/4 nights from £279pp


What’s included*Explore the Jurassic Coast and 95 miles of stunning coastline with 185 million years of historyVisit the World Heritage Jurassic Coast. With its rocks and fossils we can uncover detailed stories from Earth’s ancient past. Through its landslides, cliffs and beaches we can learn about the natural processes that formed the coast and continue to shape the world today.

Visit the Tank Museum at Bovington, a collection that traces the history of the tank. With almost 300 vehicles on exhibition from 26 countries it is the largest collection of tanks world. Even if you aren’t interested in military vehicles, we guarantee you won’t be bored – there’s much more than just tanks! Walk down a 1940s street, read the love story of Henriques’ ring, find out about the women who built the vehicles, and the use of horses, pigeons and other animals in wartime.

Spend the day in historic Dorchester, you have the opporunity to visit the Dorset museum. Explore 250 million years of history at the Dorset Museum!. Located in the centre of Dorchester this award-winning Museum is one of the cultural centres of Dorset with four themed galleries, special exhibitions area, library and café.


ACCOMMODATION4 nights at the 3 Prince Regent Hotel, Weymouth Free Wifi / Hotel porterage / Tea & coffee facilities / Entertainment every evening

FOOD & DRINKDaily breakfast4 or 5 evening mealsPRICE10th April 2022 - 5 days, 4 nights for £279pp 15th July 2022 - 5 days, 4 nights for £329pp* Entrance fee/fares are not included unless stated.

2022 DAYS PICKUP LOCATION10 April 5 TYNES/ TEES/ E.YORKS/ N LINCS/ W YORKS/ CYORKS/ S. YORKS/ NOTTS/ DERBY/ LEICS/ BHAM 1/ BHAM 2

15 July 5 BHAM 1 / BHAM 2/ MERSEY / MANC1 / MANC2



English Tours


7 days/ 6 nights £475pp ISLE OF WIGHT

Experience dramatic white cliffs, miles of beaches and tranquil sand dunesJourney to Whippingham Church to see the attention and loving care that it received from Queen Victoria. We then continue our journey to Osborne House which became Queen Victoria’s country getaway in the mid 1800s.

Enjoy a couple of free days to explore the seaside resort of Shanklin.

Visit Osborne House, Queen Victorias palatial holiday home. her private apartments, bathing beach and children's play-cottage for an intimate glimpse of royal family life. Then stroll through the garden terraces where the stunning views across the Solent reminded Prince Albert of the Bay of Naples. Osborne reflects Queen Victoria and Prince Albert's passions, tastes and style. Ornate furnishings and artefacts from The Royal Collection fill rooms and corridors where Victoria entertained heads of state, inventors, princess and princesses and ruled the vast British Empire. (Optional tour: - £20 per person, this includes your entrance to Osbourne House. Please include your payment for this tour either when booking or with your final tour payment).

Experience what is surely one of the most photographed groups of rocks in the world, the Needles. This row of three distinctive Chalk stacks features in all the classic views of the island, a truly unforgettable image.

What’s included*

2022 PICKUP LOCATION1 May TYNES / TEES / EYORKS / NLINCS / WYORKS / CYORKS / SYORKS / NOTTS / DERBY / LEICS / BHAM1 / BHAM2




ACCOMMODATION6 nights at the Shanklin HotelTea & coffee facilities / Indoor pool / Snooker roomEntertainment most evenings

FOOD & DRINKDaily breakfast6 Evening mealsPRICE7 days, 6 nights for £475pp**

* Entrance fees/fares are not included unless stated. ** Single room supplement £66


English Tours


NORTH YORK MOORS NATIONAL PARK 5 days/4 nights £349pp

What’s included*

2022 PICKUP LOCATION8 May BHAM1 / BHAM2 / MERSEY / MANC 1 / MANC 2 / WYORKS / CYORKS




ACCOMMODATION4 nights at the Parsonage Hotel, Escrick Tea & coffee facilities / Free Wifi / Spa & Leisure faciities

FOOD & DRINKDaily breakfast4 Evening mealsPRICE5 days, 4 nights for £349pp Includes train fare on North York Moors railway



Cities don't get much more Historic than York. Explre this former Viiking strongholdSpend the day in York, a city of extraordinary cultural and historical wealth that has lost little of its pre-industrial lustre. A magnificent circuit of 13th-century walls encloses a medieval spider's web of narrow streets. At its heart lies the immense, awe-inspiring York Minster, one of the most beautiful Gothic cathedrals in the world. York's long history and rich heritage is woven into virtually every brick and beam, and the modern, tourist-oriented city is a carefully maintained heir to that heritage.

Join the North York Moors Railway, one of the world’s greatest heritage railway experiences with thrills and family fun at its heart. Climb on-board a steam or heritage diesel train and experience 24 miles of Yorkshire’s amazing scenery. (Your train fare is included in the holiday).

Visit Castle Howard, you'll have to try pretty hard to find a stately home as breathtakingly stately as Castle Howard, a work of theatrical grandeur and audacity set in the rolling Howardian Hills. This is one of the world's most beautiful buildings. set in a thousand acres of sweeping parkland dotted with statues, temples, lakes and fountains. Inside discover world-renowned collections gathered by succeeding generations of the Howard family.

English Tours


A beautiful landscape of moorland, woodland, coast and riversVisit the Lynton and Barnstaple Railway journeying through rolling countryside, with views out to wild moorland and the rugged coastline. Originally opened in 1898, and closed in 1935; what you can see today at Woody Bay is just the beginning of an exciting project to rebuild one of the world's most famous and picturesque narrow-gauge railways. You board your train - comprised of restored heritage carriages - at Woody Bay Station, and travel to Killington Lane and back on a two-mile round trip behind a narrow-gauge steam locomotive.

RHS Garden Rosemoor is surrounded by woodland and enhanced by the natural beauty of North Devon. As inspirational to the amateur gardener as it is awe-inspiring to nature lovers and plant enthusiasts, this haven of peace and tranquillity is rich in variety throughout the seasons and features a huge diversity of planting displays. (Entrance is included)

Enjoy a boat trip on the Ilfracombe Princess. Head East out of Ilfracombe past Hele bay, Sampson’s coves and past Watermouth Harbour where you get a view of Watermouth Castle. From here we head on to Broad Sands a little hidden gem, then onto Combe Martin bay to see the historic smugglers caves. With some fantastic facts and information about the local area and see if you can spot and Porpoise, Oyster Catchers, Peregrine Falcons and Northern Gannetsthat are native to the area?

7 days/ 6 nights £499pp ILFRACOMBE & EXMOOR NATIONAL PARK


ACCOMMODATION6 nights at the Carlton Hotel, IlfracombeFree Wifi / Hotel porterage / Tea & coffee facilities

FOOD & DRINKDaily breakfast 6 evening mealsPRICE7 days, 6 nights for £499pp** Includes Swanage Railway fare


What’s included*

2022 PICKUP LOCATION16 May TYNES / TEES / EYORKS / NLINCS / W YORKS / CYORKS SYORKS / NOTTS / DERBY / LEICS / BHAM1 / BHAM2 / MANC1 / MANC2 / MERSEY




English Tours


THE LAKE DISTRICT NATIONAL PARK 5 days/4 nights £329pp

Visit the UK's most popular national park Explore the beauty of England's largest lake in the heart of the Lake District with a boat cruise on Windermere. Then visit the picturesque Cumbrian town of Bowness.

Visit one of Cumbria's most beloved family attractions. The Settle to Carlisle Railway is one of the most scenic and impressive railways in the UK, with viaducts, tunnels and the wild scenery of the North Pennines, Eden Valley and Yorkshire Dales. The Settle to Carlisle Railway was the last great mainline railway to be built in this country.(Optional tour: - £20 per person, this includes your train fare. Please include your payment for this tour either when booking or with your final tour payment).

We visit the stunning settings of Ullswater and Keswick. Both set in the heart of the Lake District with picture postcard views or this National Park.

Visit Rheged, named after the Ancient Kingdom of the Dark Ages, Rheged is one of the largest visitor attraction ever to open in Cumbria. An all weather, all year round visitor centre of national importance. Situated in Britain’s largest grass covered building. The gallery has become one of Rheged’s main attractions which hosts four exhibitions throughout the year, this includes The Great Print Exhibition.


ACCOMMODATION4 nights at the 3 Crown and Mitre Hotel, Carlisle Free Wifi / Indoor pool / Tea & coffee facilities / Hotel porterage

FOOD & DRINKDaily breakfast Evening mealsPRICE5 days, 4 nights for £329pp**


What’s included*

2022 PICKUP LOCATION30 May TYNES / TEES / EYORKS / NLINCS / WYORKS / CYORKS / SYORKS / NOTTS / DERBY / LEICS




English Tours


7 days/6 nights £459pp DISCOVER DORSET

Visit Dorset's popular seaside town on the South Coast of EnglandVisit Compton Acres, recognised as one of the most important ornamental gardens in England. Constructed in 1920 by Mr Thomas Simpson, today, Compton Acres is still acknowledged as one of the finest privately owned gardens in England. Enjoy over 10 acres of horticultural heaven.

Enjoy the Swanage Railway; the 12 mile return trip takes you through the beautiful Purbeck countryside and includes stunning views of the iconic remains of William the Conqueror's Corfe Castle. (Your train fare is included).

Enjoy a day in Christchurch, this town offers the perfect solution with a choice of award-winning beaches, coastal nature reserves and heritage attractions.Two delightful rivers to boat upon and walk along, two historic Quays to discover and two Castles to explore. The historic Priory Church and Castle ruins help give an olde world charm to the attractive, bustling town centre with its range of independent shops, high street stores and regular markets.

Visit Beaulieu, in the heart of the New Forest National Park, Beaulieu is a marvellous day out that can be enjoyed together. It includes the National Motor Museum, Palace House, Beaulieu Abbey and the World of Top Gear.


ACCOMMODATION6 nights at the Suncliff Hotel, BournemouthFree Wifi / Hotel porterage / Tea & coffee facilities / Leisure Facilities

FOOD & DRINKDaily breakfast 6 evening mealsPRICE7 days, 6 nights for £459pp** Includes Swanage Railway fare


What’s included*

2022 PICKUP LOCATION19 June TYNES / TEES / EYORKS / NLINCS / WYORKS / CYORKS / SYORKS / NOTTS / DERBY / LEICS

26 June BHAM1 / BHAM2 / MERSEY / MANC1 / MANC2




English Tours


Visit the home of some of the UKs famous potteriesVisit the Potteries Museum and Art Gallery, this museum and gallery houses an extensive ceramics display, from Toby jugs and jasperware to outrageous ornamental pieces. Other highlights include treasures from the 2009-discovered Staffordshire Hoard (the largest hoard of Anglo-Saxon gold and silver metalwork ever found, incorporating 5.1kg of gold, 1.4kg of silver and some 3500 pieces of jewellery); displays on the WWII Spitfire, created by the Stoke-born aviator Reginald Mitchell; and artworks by TS Lowry and Sir Henry Moore.

Enjoy the Churnet Valley Railway, offering a nostalgic steam train ride through Staffordshire's hidden valley, and into the Staffordshire Moorlands on the outskirts of the Peak District.

Visit Ironbridge. The world's first iron bridge was erected over the River Severn at Coalbrookdale in 1779. This now world-famous industrial monument gave its name to the Town that grew around it and to the spectacular wooded gorge that was the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution.

INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION 6 days/5 nights £349pp

What’s included*

2022 PICKUP LOCATION23 June TYNES / TEES / EYORKS / NLINCS / WYORKS / CYORKS / MANC1 / MANC2 / MERSEY / BHAM1 / BHAM2




ACCOMMODATION4 nights at the Crewe Hall Hotel (Pictured top left)Tea & coffee facilities / Free Wifi / Spa and leisure facilities

FOOD & DRINKDaily breakfast5 Evening mealsPRICE6 days, 5 nights for £349pp



English Tours


5 days/ 4 nights £339pp GARDEN OF ENGLAND

Experience the 'Garden of England'Explore the garden at Sissinghurst Castle in the Weald of Kent at Sissinghurst village, owned and maintained by the National Trust. It is among the most famous gardens in England and is grade I listed.

Journey to Canterbury, which is dominated by the magnificent Cathedral; the centre being very compact is best explored on foot.

For 400 years, the Royal Dockyard at Chatham made ships for the Royal Navy, including the nation’s most loved – HMS Victory. 400 years on, they don’t make ships, but tell the extraordinary stories of the people who did. Today laughter, smiles and memories are made at The Historic Dockyard Chatham – the most complete dockyard from the age of sail. Explore this amazing place with all types of maritime through the ages, from historic ships to submarines.


ACCOMMODATION4 nights at the Ashford International Hotel Spa & Leisure Facilities / Free Wifi Tea & Coffee facilities

FOOD & DRINKDaily breakfast 4 evening mealsPRICE5 days, 4 nights for £339pp*** Entrance fee/fares are not included unless stated. ** Single room supplement £100

What’s included*

2022 PICKUP LOCATION24 July TYNES / TEES / EYORKS / NLINCS / WYORKS / CYORKS / SYORKS / NOTTS / DERBY / LEICS / BHAM1 / BHAM2




English Tours


Discover the diversity of God's Own Country from bustling towns to peaceful countryside.Visit Skipton, home to one of England's best-preserved medieval castles and gateway to the southern Dales, this busy market town takes its name from the Anglo-Saxon sceape ton (sheep town). There are no prizes for guessing how it made its money. Enjoy a stroll around Skipton before joining a canal cruise to experience the town from the water.

Visit Ripon, the little city that packs a big punch. Ripon is a cathedral city steeped in history and home to magnificent historical buildings and long observed traditions. You will find a trio of award winning museums and a gothic cathedral that dates back to the 7th century that are waiting to feed enquiring minds

Journey to Fountains Abbey. After falling out with the Benedictines of York in 1132, a band of rebel monks came here to establish their own monastery. Struggling to make it alone, they were formally adopted by the Cistercians in 1135. By the middle of the 13th century, the new abbey had grown wealthy from trading wool and had become the most successful Cistercian venture in the country. After the Dissolution, when Henry VIII confiscated church property, the abbey's estate was sold into private hands.

GODS OWN COUNTRY - YORKSHIRE 5 days/4 nights £349pp

What’s included*

2022 PICKUP LOCATION10 July EYORKS / NLINCS / WYORKS / CYORKS / SYORKS / NOTTS / DERBY / LEICS

28 Aug Bham1 / Bham2 / Mersey / Manc1 / Manc2




ACCOMMODATION4 nights at the Cedar Court Hotel Tea & coffee facilities / Free Wifi

FOOD & DRINKDaily breakfast4 Evening mealsPRICE5 days, 4 nights for £349pp 1 hour canal cruise included* Entrance fees/fares are not included unless stated. ** Single room supplement £80


English Tours


Discover the charming Oxford, Cambridge and WindsorVisit the city of dreaming spires, Oxford. Well known for its University which is consistently one of the world's most prestigious academic institutions. The university can trace its history back to the 11th century.

Take the opportunity to visit the historic town of Windsor. No trip to Windsor could possibly be complete without a visit to amazing Windsor Castle, the family home to British kings and queens for over 1,000 years.

Visit Cambridge with the opportunity to regale in the attractions of this delightful city with its narrow streets and the most celebrated Bridge of Sighs. If you'd prefer why not take a punting tour on the river Cam and let your guide tell you all about the history of Cambridge.

What’s included*

2022 PICKUP LOCATION30 Aug BHAM1 / BHAM2 MANC1 / MANC2 / MERSEY / TYNES / TEES / EYORKS / NLINCS / LEICS / SYORKS / NOTTS / DERBY / WYORKS / CYORKS




ACCOMMODATION4 nights at the Homestead Court Hotel Tea & coffee facilities / Free Wifi

FOOD & DRINKDaily breakfast4 Evening mealsPRICE5 days, 4 nights for £339pp



5 days/ 4 nights £339pp QUINTESSENTIAL BRITAIN

English Tours


Visit Lord and Lady Granthams estate, a residence of the Queen and historic Bath.Take the opportunity to visit the historic town of Windsor. No trip to Windsor could possibly be complete without a visit to amazing Windsor Castle, the family home to British kings and queens for over 1,000 years.

Visit Bath and see for yourself the extraordinary array of architectural treasures that have earned the whole city Unesco World Heritage Site status. It's easy to see why. Bath is home to one of the world's best-preserved Roman bathhouses – sited here because of hot springs that bubble up at a toasty 46°C (115°F) degrees.

Journey to Highclere Castle. The first written records of the estate date back to 749 when an Anglo-Saxon King granted the estate to the Bishops of Winchester. Later on, the palace was rebuilt as Highclere Place House in 1679 when it was purchased by Sir Robert Sawyer, the direct ancestor of the current Earl of Carnarvon. In 1842, Sir Charles Barry, who also designed the Houses of Parliament, transformed Highclere House into the present day Highclere Castle. There are between 250 and 300 rooms in the Castle Saloon and during your tour you will explore the main state rooms so familiar from "Downton Abbey". You will see some of the bedrooms after which you will follow the stairs down to the cellars and old staff quarters.

DOWNTON ABBEY & HISTORIC BATH 5 days/4 nights £349pp

What’s included*

2022 PICKUP LOCATION22 July TYNES / TEES / EYORKS / NLINCS / WYORKS / CYORKS / SYORKS / NOTTS / DERBY / LEICS / BHAM1 / BHAM2




ACCOMMODATION4 nights at the Norton Park Hotel Tea & coffee facilities / Free Wifi / Leisure Facilities

FOOD & DRINKDaily breakfast4 Evening mealsPRICE5 days, 4 nights for £349pp Entry to Castle, Grounds and Exhibition included* Entrance fees/fares are not included unless stated. ** Single room supplement £100


English Tours


An opportunity to visit the stunning coastal town of Bideford and North DevonToday we take a journey to Bude in Cornwall which is situated on the Atlantic Heritage Coast.

RHS Garden Rosemoor is surrounded by woodland and enhanced by the natural beauty of North Devon. As inspirational to the amateur gardener as it is awe-inspiring to nature lovers and plant enthusiasts, this haven of peace and tranquillity is rich in variety throughout the seasons and features a huge diversity of planting displays. (Entrance is included)

Have a day to explore the historic port town of Bideford on the estuary of the River Torrige.

Today we visit the popular holiday attraction, the Dingles Fairground Heritage Centre. It is home to the National Fairground Collection, a facility unique in the UK.

Visit Clovelly. The cobbled, traffic-free, high street of this world famous fishing village, built into a cleft in a 400’ high cliff, tumbles its way down past whitewashed cottages.

8 days/ 7 nights £469pp NORTH DEVON & BIDEFORD


ACCOMMODATION4 nights at the 3 Durrant House Hotel, Bideford Free Wifi / Hotel porterage / Tea & coffee facilities Entertainment most evenings

FOOD & DRINKDaily breakfast4 evening mealsPRICE8 days, 7 nights for £469pp**

Includes entrance to RHS Rosemoor* Entrance fee/fares are not included unless stated. ** Single room supplement £140

What’s included*

2022 PICKUP LOCATION29 July TYNES / TEES / EYORKS / NLINCS / WYORKS / CYORKS / SYORKS / NOTTS / DERBY / LEICS / BHAM1 / BHAM2 / MANC1 / MANC2 / MERSEY




English Tours


ISLE OF MAN 5 days/4 nights £449pp

Explore the rugged coastline of this beautiful islandEnjoy a free day to explore the capital, Douglas.

Visit the Manx Electric Railway. The line still operates with the majority of its original Victorian and Edwardian rolling stock in daily use along arguably some of the most scenic stretches of railway in the British Isles. This afternoon we travel to the Grove Museum of Victorian Life to view what life was like in times gone by.

Journey to the Snaefell Mountain Railway. Let it transport you to the summit of the Island’s only mountain where you can enjoy breathtaking views of the Seven Kingdoms. This afternoon we visit the Laxey Waterwheel. Used to pump water from part of the Great Laxey Mines it is the largest waterwheel in the world.

What’s included*

2022 PICKUP LOCATION8 Aug EYORKS / NLINCS / BHAM1 / BHAM 2 / LEICS / SYORKS / NOTTS / DERBY / MANC1 / MANC2 / MERSEY / WYORKS / CYORKS




ACCOMMODATION4 nights at the 3 Rutland Hotel, Douglas Free Wifi / Tea & Coffee Facilities / Hotel Porterage / Entertainment on 3 evenings


* Entrance fees/fares are not included unless stated. ** Single room supplement £60.


English Tours


Discover the charming Cotswolds and Oxford Visit the National Arboretum, an evolving, maturing woodland landscape featuring 30,000 trees and a vast collection of memorials. The 150-acre site is a living, growing tribute to those who have served and continue to serve our country.

Experience the scenic beauty of the Cotswolds, visiting Moreton in Marsh, Stow on the Wold and Bourton on the Water, stopping on the way for a coffee and a walk round the scenic towns.

Explore the Black Country Museum. Set across 26 acres, you'll explore over forty carefully reconstructed shops, houses and industrial areas that represent the Black Country's story. You'll learn how steam power, human ingenuity and an increasingly interconnected world transformed this region into a manufacturing powerhouse.

Visit the city of dreaming spires, Oxford. Well known for its University which is consistently one of the world's most prestigious academic institutions. The university can trace its history back to the 11th century.

What’s included*

2022 PICKUP LOCATION14 Aug TYNES / TEES / EYORKS / NLINCS / WYORKS / CYORKS / SYORKS / NOTTS / DERBY / LEICS / BHAM1 / BHAM2




ACCOMMODATION4 nights at the Holiday Inn, BromsgroveTea & coffee facilities




5 days/ 6 nights £249pp CHARMING COTSWOLDS

English Tours


Explore Britains original seaside resort and the stunning Yorkshire coastSpend a free day in Britain’s original seaside resort. Scarborough offers something for everyone with two picturesque beaches, numerous exciting attractions and a rich history that is just begging to be explored. Did you know that the town is home to one of the first purpose-built museums in the world? The Rotunda tells the incredible story of our natural history and the rich fossil-finds on offer across the Yorkshire Coast.

Journey to Whitby, a town of two parts, with the River Esk carving a path between a huddle of 18th-century fishermen's cottages along its East Cliff and a genteel Victorian suburb atop the West Cliff. It's also a town with two personalities – on the one hand, a busy commercial and fishing port (it was here that 18th-century explorer Captain James Cook gained his seafaring legs) with a bustling quayside awash with fish; on the other, an oh-so-pretty, traditional seaside resort complete with sandy beach.

Visit Hull's biggest tourist attraction The Deep, Britain's most spectacular aquarium, housed in a colossal angular building that appears to lunge above the muddy waters of the Humber like a giant shark's head. Inside, it's just as dramatic, with echoing commentaries and computer-generated interactive displays that guide you through the formation of the oceans, the evolution of sea life, and global conservation issues. (Your entrance to The Deep is included).

SCARBOROUGH & THE EAST COAST 5 days/ 4 nights £309pp

What’s included*

2022 PICKUP LOCATION17 Aug MERSEY / MANC1 / MANC2 / WYORKS / CYORKS / EYORKS




ACCOMMODATION4 nights at the Esplanade Hotel Hotel porterage / Tea & coffee facilities / Entertainment every evening

FOOD & DRINKDaily breakfast4 evening mealsPRICE5 days, 4 nights for £309pp**Entry to the Deep is included * Entrance fee/fares are not included unless stated. ** Single room supplement £20


English Tours


Visit 'Britain's sunniest town' and stroll along the sea front Journey to Hever Castle and experience 700 years of history at the romantic double-moated castle once the childhood home of Anne Boleyn. The splendid rooms contain fine furniture, tapestries, antiques, an important collection of Tudor paintings and two prayer books inscribed and signed by Anne Boleyn herself. Discover magnificent award-winning gardens set in 125 acres of glorious grounds. No matter what time of year you visit you are guaranteed a breath-taking display.

Enjoy a day of rest to explore this coastal town. Take an open top bus ride of the city and hop on hop off at some of the town’s attractions.

Travel on the Bluebell Railway. It is a heritage line running for 11 miles along the border between East and West Sussex, England. It uses steam trains which operate between Sheffield Park and East Grinstead. (Your rail fare is included).

5 days/ 4 nights £339pp EASTBOURNE


ACCOMMODATION4 nights at the Queens Hotel, Eastbourne Evening entertainment / Hotel porterage / Tea & coffee facilities

FOOD & DRINKDaily breakfast 4 Evening mealsPRICE5 days, 4 nights for £339pp**

Bluebell Railway fare is included * Entrance fee/fares are not included unless stated. ** Single room supplement £42

What’s included*

2022 PICKUP LOCATION24 Aug TYNES / TEES / E.YORKS / N LINCS / WYORKS / CYORKS / SYORKS / NOTTS / DERBY / LEICS / BHAM1/ BHAM2



English Tours


CAMBRIDGESHIRE 5 days/4 nights £359pp

Take a stroll along the Cam in this stunning University city.Visit Cambridge. Abounding with exquisite architecture, exuding history and tradition, and renowned for its quirky rituals, Cambridge is a university town extraordinaire. The tightly packed core of ancient colleges, the picturesque riverside 'Backs' (college gardens) and the leafy green meadows surrounding the city give it a more tranquil appeal than its historic rival Oxford.

Visit Woburn Safari Park. The country's largest drive-through animal reserve can only be visited in a vehicle. Animals such as rhinos, tigers, lions, elephants, giraffes and monkeys – grouped into separate enclosures, for obvious reasons. The 'foot safari' area holds sea lions, penguins, meerkats and lemurs. (Your entrance fee in included)

Spend a day in Ely. Nestling under the big skies of the Fen countryside, in the shadow of its magnificent cathedral, Ely offers a wealth of attractions and things to do. As the second smallest city in England, it is compact enough to explore on foot, but large enough to fill a full day.

What’s included*

2022 PICKUP LOCATION19 Sept TYNES / TEES / EYORKS / NLINCS / WYORKS / CYORKS / SYORKS / NOTTS / DERBY / LEICS




ACCOMMODATION4 nights at the Cambridge Belfry Hotel Tea & coffee facilities / Free WiFi / Leisure facilities

FOOD & DRINKDaily breakfast4 evening mealsPRICE5 days, 4 nights for £359pp

Includes entrance into Woburn Safari Park * Entrance fee/fares are not included unless stated.


English Tours


3 days/ 2 nights £275pp THURSFORD CHRISTMAS SPECTACTULAR

Self drive holidays Our Welsh holidays are available on a self drive basis with £20pp off the list price. If you would like to make your own way there feel free to choose any departure date and join the coach at the hotel.

Enjoy the largest, most spectacular Christmas show in BritainSet in the magical surroundings of mechanical organs and fairground carousels, with a cast of 130 professional singers, dancers and musicians – many of whom are West End performers. The 3 hour performance delivers an extravaganza of non-stop singing, dancing, music, humour and variety. It’s a fast moving celebration of the festive season featuring an eclectic mix of both seasonal and year-round favourites, with famous and much-loved chart toppers being sung alongside traditional carols. (Your ticket is included).

Word of this amazing show has spread and it is now generally recognised as being the largest show of its kind in the country, if not Europe. Up to fifty coaches per day travel from all over the country and many have visited year on year.


ACCOMMODATION4 Le Strange Arms Hotel, Hunstanton - Free Wifi / Hotel porterage / Tea & coffee facilities

FOOD & DRINKDaily breakfast Late lunch (2 day tour) PRICE2 days, 1 nights £275pp**

** Single room supplement £15 per night.

What’s included*

2022 PICKUP LOCATION

11 Nov TYNES / TEES

13 Nov BHAM1/ BHAM2 / DERBY / LEICS

27 Nov WYORKS/ SYORKS/ NOTTS

29 Nov MERSEY / MANC1/ MANC2

7 Dec ECOAST / BEVERLEY / HULL / HESSLE / ANLABY / COTTINGHAM / NLINCS

10 Dec CYORKS / YORK / SELBY / GOOLE




Irish Tours

HIGHLIGHTS OF NORTHERN IRELAND 6 days/ 5 nights £449pp

Visit the birthplace of the Titanic and the ancient volcanic formation, the Giants CausewayVisit the unmissable Titanic Exhibition in the grounds of the shipyard where she was dreamed of, designed and constructed. This new exhibition extends over nine galleries drawing together special effects, dark rides, full-scale reconstructions and innovative interactive features to explore the Titanic story in a fresh and insightful way.

Explore Antrim Castle and Gardens, an absolute historical gem. You will find nothing like these 400 year old gardens anywhere else in Northern Ireland. Walk into the past as you stroll around this magnificent setting, visiting beautiful features such as the Large Parterre, Her Ladyship’s Pleasure Garden and Yew Tree Pond. Within the heart of the Gardens is a unique visitor experience, the refurbished Clotworthy House. Visit the Garden Heritage Exhibition where you can read about the history of the Gardens and the story of the Massereene family. It provides a fantastic opportunity to come and learn about garden history how the lives of the key family members intertwine with the development of Antrim town and the surrounding areas.

Our journey today takes us to the famous Giant's Causeway. The coastal scenery adjacent to the causeway is some of the most beautiful and awe inspiring that can be found anywhere.

What’s included*

2022 PICKUP LOCATION11 Sept EYORKS / NLINCS / WYORKS / C YORKS / SYORKS / NOTTS / DERBY / LEICS / SCOTCH CORNER SERVICES




ACCOMMODATION5 nights at the Glenavon House Hotel Free Wifi / Tea & coffee facilities

FOOD & DRINKDaily breakfast5 evening mealsPRICE6 days, 5 nights for £449pp* Entrance fee/fares are not included unless stated.


Irish Tours

7 days/6 nights £549pp KILLARNEY & THE RING OF KERRY

Discover the South West of Ireland with its rugged coastline and sceneryExplore the town of Killarney. It’s just a short walk from the hotel to the centre of town. You can take an excursion around the lakes of Killarney in one of the jaunting cars, perhaps a water bus ride or just simply meander round the local shops.

Experience the marvellous Ring of Kerry and the inspiring scenery of the area with the rugged coastline and soaring mountains. Starting with a trip to Killorglin set high up on the banks of the River Laune the tour continues along the coast road stopping at the fishing ports of Cahirciveen and Waterville, before returning to Killarney via Sneem.

Journey to the Beara Peninsular which overlooks Bantry Bay, the largest and deepest natural Bay in Europe. Here we take the water ferry to Garnish Island (keep an eye out for the seals relaxing in the sun as you depart Glengarriff Harbour), a 15 hectare Island which sits in the Bay. The Italian style Gardens on the island have a wide range of plants from all over the world thanks to the Gulf Stream climate of this beautiful area. (Optional tour £29 per person, all entrance fees included on this day. Please book prior to departure of the holiday).

Travel through Mallow and Mitchelstown and on to Cahir, with its fully restored Castle.

What’s included*

2022 PICKUP LOCATION1 May EYORKS / NLINCS / WYORKS / CYORKS / MANC1 / MANC2/ MERSEY / BHAM1 / BHAM2

18 Sept NLINCS / WYORKS / CYORKS / MANC1 / MANC2 / MERSEY / LEICS / NOTTS / SYORKS




ACCOMMODATION4 nights at the 3 Gleneagle Hotel, Killarney 2 nights in the Dublin areaFree Wifi / Indoor pool / Hotel porterage / Entertainment on 4 evenings

FOOD & DRINKDaily breakfast4 evening mealsPRICE7 days, 6 nights for £549pp*** Entrance fee/fares are not included unless stated. ** Single room supplement £150.

Cairngorm Travel


1. BAGGAGE AND PERSONAL LUGGAGEAll baggage and personal belongings are carried at owner’s risk and the Company will not accept any responsibility for loss or damage except where such loss or damage is caused by the proven negligence of the Company’s employees. May we draw your attention to the fact that soft suitcases are more susceptible to damage without any negligence on the part of our staff. You must keep to one medium sized suitcase per person (max weight 18kg/40lb). We reserve the right to refuse to carry suitcases which exceed the weight limit either on departure or due to additional purchases during travel, we may ask you to remove any excess weight. No dangerous, contaminatory or pressurised items can be carried, and you must declare to us any items you feel might fall into this category. Should any purchases made whilst on tour cause your amount of luggage permissible to be exceeded, the driver/courier can refuse to carry the excess. If at any time you are in doubt please seek advice from the driver/courier.2. SEAT ALLOCATION AND COACH SPECIFICATIONRequests for particular seats can be made on most holidays when booking, but since allocations are made on a first come first served basis, early booking is advisable. There is a seating plan of the coach for each holiday, but it is possible that on occasion, for operational reasons, a coach of different configuration may be used and we must, therefore, reserve the right to alter a seating plan and allocate seats other than those you have booked, although this will be avoided as far as possible. In this eventuality the replacement coach will be of executive standard, (air conditioning and toilet facilities). We shall have no liability in relation to any such change of specification. On occasion it is necessary to move passengers seat numbers in order to fully utilise the seating on the coach. In this event you will be informed beforehand, and wherever possible passengers travelling in groups will be kept together. Specific seats will not be allocated on coaches which operate on feeder services between joining points and main holiday departure points, on coaches which carry out transfers to and from air and seaports, or on optional daily tours. 3. SINGLE SEAT BOOKINGSPassengers occupying single seats are liable to have their allocated seat number changed, to maximise utilisation of seating available, should the need arise any time prior to departure. No compensation is payable in the event of such action.4. JOINING POINTSPassengers may only be picked up at the joining points stated in the brochure and it is your responsibility to ensure that you are there by the time stated on your Travel Details, which will be sent to you approximately one week prior to departure. The Company accepts no liability for late arrivals who miss the coach, which must depart on time for the convenience of the other passengers. Naturally where such a wide variety of pick up points is served, feeder vehicles or taxis are sometimes involved to take you to the nearest practical point to meet the main coach.5. SPECIAL CARE FOR THE DISABLEDThe holidays in this brochure have been carefully planned to include as much of interest as possible. Inevitably some of the holidays include lengthy periods of travel and some walking on sightseeing excursions. Additionally, many of the hotels will have steps to contend with and may not possess lifts, and although we will try our very best to look after disabled passengers, it is important that you notify us of your disability, by entering the word DISABLED in block letters in the special requirements section of the Booking Form or by passing this information to our Reservations Office when booking. A questionnaire will then be issued, which must be completed and returned to us immediately. We will make every effort to minimise any discomfort or inconvenience, but for obvious reasons are unable to make any guarantees. Folding wheelchairs/motorised chairs can only be carried by prior arrangement.6. GROUND FLOOR ACCOMMODATIONThere is usually a limited number of ground or low floor rooms available, and requests for this accommodation must be made in the “Special Requirements” section of the booking form, but this type of accommodation cannot be guaranteed. If lifts are available at a hotel the facility will be shown on the holiday page.7. ROOMSRooms are specified at the time of booking, and a confirmation is issued showing the type of room which has been reserved, ie double, twin, single, triple. In the event of unavailability of double rooms it may be necessary to allocate a twin. On continental holidays a twin room will often consist of a large base with two separate mattresses, and a triple room will often consist of two beds and a foldaway or bunk bed. Bookings for rooms with private facilities will be deemed to be effected by the provision of either bath & WC or shower & WC. Our liability for the provision of extra facilities for which a supplement is paid shall be limited to the brochure price of that supplement. When a single room is available it will be subject to a supplementary charge and this will be shown on the brochure page.8. SPECIAL REQUESTSIf you have any special requests these should be notified on the booking form at the time of booking and we will endeavour to forward these but regret that such special requests cannot be guaranteed. Requests for specific rooms or positions of rooms or for particular private facilities remain requests and cannot under any circumstances be guaranteed nor shall we accept any liability for any failure to provide a special request. Requests made directly to hotels will not be considered.9. SPECIAL DIETSIf you require a special diet you must inform us at the time of booking with a copy of the diet. This will be notified to the hotel or hotels on your holiday but on certain tours the hotels used are tourist class and whilst offering value for money within the price range, they may not have the full facilities to cope with special diets. Any extra costs incurred must be paid to the hotel by yourself before departure from the hotel.10. ENTERTAINMENTSome hotels arrange additional entertainment which could include music, dancing, film shows, bingo etc. Entertainment offered by hotels is indicated in the hotel description on the holiday page. The nature and frequency of the entertainment presented is at the discretion of the hotel and therefore not guaranteed and could be withdrawn if there is a lack of demand or insufficient numbers in the hotel. Should the normal location of the entertainment be required by the hotel for an alternative function we reserve the right to transfer clients to another hotel or location for any specific entertainment.11. PRICE CHANGES & ERRORSPlease remember that our brochures are produced months in advance of your holiday, and whilst every care is taken to ensure that everything is correct, occasionally changes do occur. We therefore stress the importance of checking all details, including price, before booking your holiday.12. CHILDRENIf you are thinking of taking children on any of our holidays, please mention this at the time of booking, and we will be pleased to check the suitability. Children aged 16 years and under must be accompanied by an adult. Children aged 17 years can travel on our holidays with the written consent of a parent or guardian. Children of 3 years and under are only permitted on Disneyland Resort Paris, Legoland and Theme Park Weekends.13. ITINERARIESOccasionally it may be necessary to change the itineraries due to attraction availability, opening times, as a result of adverse weather conditions or customer satisfaction.14. SEVERE WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONSIf the tour itinerary cannot be fulfilled as planned due to inclement weather conditions we will endeavour to provide a suitable alternative, and regret that under such circumstances, no refunds can be made. The decision to change the itinerary in this case will be at the Company’s/Drivers discretion and their judgement will be final.15. CAIRNGORM TRAVELS BONDED GUARANTEEFor your security and piece of mind, all tours in the brochure are covered under our ABTA bond. Our ABTA number is V5535, for further information please visit the ABTA website at www.abta.com.16. OTHER TERMSOn holiday you may not: a) Bring a pet or any other animal (other than Guide Dogs in the UK only, and only by prior arrangement) b)Play a radio, personal stereo or cassette player on the coach unless personal headphones are used c)Smoke at any time on the coach d)Have a mobile telephone switched on whilst on board the coachCairngorm Travel reserves the unconditional right to refuse a booking or terminate a client’s holiday in the event of unreasonable conduct which in Cairngorm Travel’s opinion is likely to cause damage, distress, danger or annoyance to other clients, employees, property, or to any third party. If you are prevented from travelling or continuing your holiday by such termination, Cairngorm

Travel’s responsibility for your holiday thereupon ceases. Full cancellation charges will apply, and Cairngorm Travel will be under no obligation for any refund, compensation or loss which you may incur. 17. HEALTHUnder normal circumstances most Western European countries do not require visitors to be vaccinated. However, we will indicate any known vaccination or other health requirements where possible for each country visited. You are advised to check with you own doctor before travelling.18. OUR RESPONSIBILITY TO YOUWe accept responsibility for ensuring that all component parts of your holiday as described in this brochure are supplied to you to a reasonable standard and this includes Optional Excursions purchased through our employees or agents. If any such part is not provided in the advertised manner, we will pay you reasonable compensation unless the non-provision was due to circumstances which we could not predict and which were beyond our control such as mechanical failure, adverse weather, road or traffic conditions. i)Please remember that some amenities (e.g. hotel lifts, swimming pools etc.) require servicing and cleaning and may not therefore be available at all times. Some services may be affected by weather conditions and their availability is entirely at the discretion of the provider of the service. Entertainment (particularly live entertainment) provided by hotels is frequently subject to demand and its nature and/or frequency may be varied if there is lack of demand or insufficient numbers staying in the hotel. ii)Some excursion itineraries include the use of ferries and other forms of transport which can be affected by inclement weather, and may have to be cancelled or arrangements changed. Whenever possible a suitable alternative will be offered. iii)The published running times of services are estimates only and we will not be liable for any loss (however caused) arising from delay or failure to operate services in accordance with published timings.19. DATA PROTECTIONIn order to process your booking and to ensure that your travel arrangements run smoothly and meet your requirements we need to use the information you provide (such as name, address, any special needs/dietary requirements etc.) We take full responsibility for ensuring that proper security measures are in place to protect your information. We must pass the information on to the relevant suppliers of your travel arrangements such as hotels, transport companies etc. The information may also be provided to public authorities such as customs/immigration if required by them, or as required by law. Additionally, where your holiday is outside the European Economic Area (EEA), controls on data protection in your destination may not be as strong as the legal requirements in this country. We will not however, pass any information onto any person not responsible for part of your travel arrangements. This applies to any sensitive information that you give to us such as details of any disabilities, or dietary requirements. (If we cannot pass this information to the relevant suppliers, whether in the EEA or not, we cannot provide your booking. In making this booking you consent to this information being passed on the relevant persons).20. FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH TRAVEL ADVICEThe Foreign & Commonwealth Travel Advice Unit may have issued information about your holiday destination. You are advised to check this information on BBC2 (Ceefax) page 470 onwards, or on the Internet at http://www.fco.gov.uk. Alternatively, you can contact the ABTA Information Department on 0901 202520 (calls charged at 35p per minute).21. PUBLICATION DATEThis brochure was published in Great Britain by Cairngorm Ski Services Limited trading as Cairngorm Travel, Goole, October 2021TRAVELLERS CHARTERThe Travellers Charter sets out clearly and simply the responsibilities which we have to you and which in turn you have to us when a contract is made between us. Your contract is with Cairngorm Ski Services Ltd trading as Cairngorm Travel who are members of ABTA and the coach transport used is all affiliated to the Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT).PARTIES TO THE CONTRACTIn this charter the Company shall mean Cairngorm Travel and the Passenger shall mean the persons being carried by Cairngorm Travel or persons for whom the Company makes any travel arrangements.OUR COMMITMENT TO YOUFINANCIAL SECURITYThe Company is a member of ABTA and fully bonded. You can therefore be totally confident that in the unlikely event of our becoming insolvent there is a fund of money to repay you or repatriate you.WE RESERVE YOUR HOLIDAYThe completion of the Booking Form (by the customer or in the event of a telephone booking an employee of the Company on your behalf) and the payment of the deposit requested will indicate that an agreement to buy the holiday specified on that booking form has been requested. The Company will assume that the person completing the Booking Form has the authority to act on behalf of all the persons included on the Booking Form. Any person attempting to reserve a holiday should be aware of the binding nature of the contract conditions and should have read and understood them before signing the booking form.WE CONFIRM YOUR HOLIDAYThe Company’s acceptance of the booking shall be indicated by the issue of a Booking Confirmation normally within 14 days of the receipt by us of the Booking Form. This confirmation which contains all the relevant details of the holiday reserved will be sent directly to the address of the first named passenger on the Booking Form. It is the passengers’ responsibility to ensure that the details included on the Booking Confirmation meet with their requirements in every respect and to notify the Company immediately if that is not the case.By the issue of its Booking Confirmation the Company confirms its intention, subject to there being sufficient numbers of bookings for an economical operation, to provide you with the holiday as booked in accordance with the itinerary published in the brochure.SPECIAL REQUESTSIf you have any special requests, which are not included in the holiday price i.e. low floor or special diets etc., you MUST include this request on the Booking Form and ensure that it is noted on the Booking Confirmation when received. Your request will be passed on to the hotel(s) concerned, however we cannot guarantee that they will be able to comply. The Company will not therefore accept any booking which is conditional upon a special request being satisfied.PRICE PROMISEWe will at all times do our utmost to protect our customers from price increases and market forces. We however reserve the right to vary brochure prices either upward or downward at any time. Clients will be advised of any price differential at the time of booking. The price of a confirmed booking is subject to fluctuation either upward or downward only in respect of variations in transportation costs, including the cost of fuel, currency fluctuations that exceed 10% of the stated rate, dues and taxes, or charges in respect of services such as landing taxes, embarkation and disembarkation fees at ports or airports. Even then the Company will absorb an amount equivalent up to 2% of the holiday price excluding insurance premiums and amendment charges. Should the value of any surcharge exceed 10% of the original holiday price you will be entitled to a) cancel the holiday and have refunded to you the full monies paid in respect of the holiday excluding amendment fees, b) to take a substitute holiday of equivalent or superior quality if we are able to offer you one, c) to take a substitute holiday of lower quality if we are able to offer you one and to recover from us the difference in price between the substitute and original holiday, d) to accept the price change. Should you decide to cancel for this reason you must exercise your right to do so within 14 days of your being notified of the value of the surcharge. Holiday prices have been calculated on exchange rates prevailing 1.2 euros to 1 pound stirling (as at October 2021).OUT OF OFFICE HOURS EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER - 01540 661302The Company maintains this emergency out of office telephone line which is manned 24 hours per day. The number is printed on your final travel details. This facility could be particularly helpful to passengers who experience a problem on the day of departure. Please make a note of this number and keep it safe, it could prevent unnecessary worry and hassle. During office hours, if you have any queries, please call the reservations hotline (01405 761334) which should be used to report any problem before or during the holiday.

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IF WE CHANGE YOUR HOLIDAYThe arrangements for your holiday are usually made many months in advance and changes are sometimes unavoidable. Most of these changes are likely to be minor and we and our representatives will endeavour to keep you informed. However, where before departure we have to alter significantly an essential term in this contract such as price, (if price changes are allowed in the contract), resort, quality of main hotel (not including overnight hotels on touring holidays), or tour itinerary changes involving a destination being eliminated, we will notify you of the change as soon as possible. In such circumstances you will be given the following options. a)to accept the changes to the contract b)to take a substitute holiday of equivalent or superior quality if we are able to offer you one c)to take a substitute holiday of lower quality if we are able to offer you one and to recover from us the price difference between the substitute and original holidays d)to have repaid to you as soon as possible all the monies paid by you under the contract

Period before departure within Compensation Per Person which a significant change is Holiday of 7 day Holiday of 6 days Notified to you duration and over duration and under _____________________________________________________________________________________________More than 29 days NIL NIL 15 - 28 Days £15 £10 8 - 14 Days £20 £15 0 - 7 Days £25 £20Claims for additional compensation to cover specific losses incurred as a result of the enforced change will only be considered where such losses were foreseeable by both parties when the contract was formed. Compensation will not be payable if we are forced to in any way change your holiday due to unusual or unforeseeable circumstances beyond our control, the consequences of which could not have been avoided even if all due care had been exercisedIF WE CANCEL YOUR HOLIDAYIt is necessary in order to operate any holiday that a certain level of passenger numbers is achieved. If this number is not achieved before the balance due date the holiday may be cancelled and an alternative holiday offered. You will then have the choice of accepting this alternative or receiving a refund of all monies paid in respect of your booking. The Company guarantees that under no circumstances will the cost (including the discount) of any specificalternative holiday offered exceed that of the original holiday even though the alternative offered may be of superior qualityYOUR COMMITMENT TO USPAYING A DEPOSITIn the event of a telephone booking by a Company employee on your behalf and paying the appropriate deposit you are binding all persons included on that form to the terms of the Travellers Charter.Deposits are based on the following:-UK TOURS£50 per person (7 days or under) £100 per person (Over 7 days) Christmas & Hogmanay £100 per personEUROPEAN TOURS£50 per person for a holiday of 7 days or less £100 per person for a holiday 8 days or morePAYING THE BALANCE OF THE HOLIDAYThe balance of the fare must be paid via mail, telephone or in person at least 10 weeks before the holiday departure date. This date will be clearly stated on your Booking Confirmation. Any booking received after the balance due date will require payment in full at the time of booking. If the balance is not paid by the due date we reserve the right to cancel the holiday and levy cancellation charges on the same scale as stated in the “if you cancel your holiday” section of this Charter.IF YOU CANCEL YOUR HOLIDAYYou or any member of your party may cancel your holiday at any time provided that the information is conveyed in writing to the Company by the party signing the Booking Form. Any such cancellation will incur cancellation charges on the following scale. Period before departure that Written cancellation is received Cancellation Charge as a % of the total holiday priceMore than 42 days Loss of deposit 28 - 42 days 30% of full cost or loss of deposit, whichever is greater 14 - 27 days 45% of full cost or loss of deposit, whichever is greater 7 - 13 days 60% of full cost or loss of deposit, whichever is greater 1 - 6 days 100% of full costAlternatively you have the right to transfer the booking to another person provided that they satisfy all the conditions applicable to the package and that you give the company at least 14 days notice of your intention to do so. Both you and the person to whom you transfer the booking will be responsible for payment of any outstanding monies and in addition there will be an administration fee of £25 for each person substituted.IF YOU CHANGE YOUR BOOKINGMinor changes prior to the despatch of final travel details or 14 days prior to departure (whichever is sooner) such as additional requests, joining point amendments etc. necessitating the issue of a new Booking Confirmation will be allowed subject to the payment of £10 per person amendment fee. Within 14 days of departure or after the despatch of final travel details (whichever is sooner) we will attempt to accommodate minor changes at a cost of £25 per person, however no guarantee can be given. For major changes such as transfer to a different holiday or departure date after the balance due date we reserve the right to treat such changes as cancellations and levy the cancellation charges as set out in the “If you cancel your holiday” section of the contract.IF YOU ARE UNWELLIf you have suffered from sickness or diarrhoea in the 48 hours prior to travelling please contact one of our reservations team, who will assist you. IF YOU WISH TO COMPLAINIn the unlikely event that you or any member of your party have cause for complaint about any aspect of your holiday, it is essential that our driver/courier or representative is informed immediately and given the opportunity of resolving the problem. If this is not possible it is compulsory that you must complete a “Holiday Report Form” available from your driver/courier or representative with full details of your complaint. You will be given a copy of this report and a reference number which should be quoted in any correspondence regarding the complaint which must be sent within 28 days of your return from holiday to the Public Relations Officer, Cairngorm Travel, 35 Aire Street, Goole East Yorkshire, DN14 5QW.The Company will attempt to settle any complaint amicably, if this is not possible then you may, if you wish, have the matter referred to arbitration under a separate scheme which though devised by arrangement with the Association of British Travel Agents is administered quite independently by the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. The scheme provides for a simple and inexpensive method of arbitration on documents alone with restricted liability on the customer in respect of loss. The scheme does not apply to claims for an amount greater then £5000 per person or £25000 per booking, neither does it apply in respect of claims that are solely or mainly regarding physical injury or illness or the consequence of such injury and illness.

ILLEGAL OBJECTS & SUBSTANCESThe attempt by any person to carry any illegal objects and substance will do so entirely at their own risk and they shall be held personally responsible for doing so with local police, customs and immigration.CONDTIONS OF CARRIAGEAir and sea carriers have their own conditions of carriage and when you travel with them as part of your holiday you will also have a contract with them based upon those conditions which may permit them to limit their liability to you under national law or international convention. Copies of these conditions are available from the Company upon request.GENERAL VISA, PASSPORT & HEALTH INFORMATIONYou should ensure that you allow sufficient time (currently 8 weeks from posting correctly completed application forms) to apply for a passport. a) UK citizens travelling on holiday abroad must have a passport, valid for at least six months after the date of return, before they leave the UK. At present, visas are not required by holders of British Passports to any of the destination countries offered. b) Non-EC citizens: Holders of non-EC passports may well be subject to varying visa requirements for certain countries visited on our holidays, and they should check with their Travel Agent or with the appropriate embassies or consulates to ascertain any visa requirements and the likely time needed to obtain them. We cannot accept responsibility for a customer who is in difficulties because they do not have the correct travel documents with them. We strongly advise all customers to keep their passports securely on their person or locked in a hotel security safe throughout their holiday with us. c) EHIC: On all holidays to Member States of the EC it is advisable to carry an EHIC card. This is available for free from the NHS website and entitles you to free or reduced cost emergency state medical treatment in the EC. d) At present there are no special health requirements, such as inoculations, for any of the European countries featured, for UK citizens. As health recommendations vary from time to time you should seek medical advice prior to departure on a European or Worldwide holiday.TRAVEL DELAYIf you are delayed on a coach tour for more than 6 hours in any one day we will do our best to reduce your discomfort by providing you with appropriate refreshments and meals where that is possible. Where you are delayed at the airport on either the outbound or return legs of the journey it is the responsibility of the airline to provide you with appropriate refreshments and meals. Note that your insurance policy also covers you in some circumstances in the event of delay in air travel.TRIPADVISORAll Tripadvisor ratings were taken during July 2018 and maybe subject to change.

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It is recommended in the strongest possible terms that all passengers obtain travel insurance for any trips that you book both within the UK and Europe. Whilst we no longer provide travel insurance we are able to refer our passengers to cost effective single trip policies for both UK and European trips. Please speak to a member of our reservations team for more information. Please also be aware that we are not able to offer advice on suitability of any of the products we refer you to and any questions on any insurance products should be put directly to the insurance provider.

Cairngorm Travel accept no liability for monies lost either through cancellation charges outlined in our booking conditions or any additional costs of assistance or losses in the event of unforeseen events whilst away on holiday. Passengers are therefore strongly urged to obtain a travel insurance policy that as a minimum covers: -

• Protection for loss of deposit, cancellation & curtailment (inclusive of a positive Covid 19 diagnosis within 2 weeks of travel). • United Kingdom (and European if applicable) medical and repatriation expenses. • Personal Accident, Personal Liability, Personal Possessions and Mobility Aids cover.

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