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TURKEY & TINSEL IN THE TROSSACHS

ENCHANTING FOREST OF DEAN TURKEY & TINSEL

HIGHLANDER TURKEY & TINSEL

BLACKPOOL TURKEY & TINSEL

A festive break to the Highlands of Scotland, with the smell of mince pies and mulled wine in the air we enjoy the perfect break with the spirit of Christmas. You might even get a visit from the main man himself if you have been put on the good list. A truly festive fun filled few days away. HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS Turkey & Tinsel Package | Live Musical Entertainment | Newtonmore | Inverness | Pitlochry | Spean Bridge | Fort William DAY ONE – Arrival ‘Christmas Eve’ We depart from your home and travel to Scotland arriving late afternoon you will be welcomed with a glass of mulled wine and a mince pie. You will have time to relax before dinner this evening. DAY TWO – ‘Christmas Day’ – Fort William and Spean Bridge This excursion takes us southwest along the shore of Loch Laggan and through Glen Spean to Spean Bridge, a small and attractive village on the southern end of the Great Glen, best known for its iconic Commando Memorial. We then travel on to Fort William, spending a little while here, before returning to Newtonmore for tea and coffee and shortbread at the hotel. It’s ‘Christmas Day’ and so this evening we will have a traditional Christmas Day dinner. Will we see Santa? DAY THREE – ‘Hogmanay’ - Inverness Today we travel to the Capital of the Highlands, Inverness and the Spey Valley, after our day out we’ll be enjoying ‘Hogmanay’ tonight with a Taste of Tartan themed evening. DAY FOUR – Pitlochry This morning we will take a ride out to Pitlochry, a bustling little town where you can explore for a while, before we return to our hotel where we will have a quiz and prizes ahead of our dinner this evening. DAY FIVE – Departure After breakfast we leave our hotel and make our journey home with comfort stops en route.

A fantastic Turkey & Tinsel break, in one of our favourite destinations. Enjoy all the fun of the festive season at the award winning Winnock Hotel set in the centre of Drymen village, amongst the stunning scenery of the Trossachs, just a short distance from Loch Lomond. Enjoy the season’s spirit with festively themed entertainment, a complimentary bar each night and even guaranteed “snow”! HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS Moffat | Edinburgh | Free Bar Offer | Entertainment | Inveraray We begin our pre-festive break with our exclusive home pick-up service, join your tour coach and travel north across the border into Scotland where we first visit Moffat, a vibrant, bustling town offering the warmest of Scottish welcomes. We’ll then continue to the Winnock hotel, in the pretty village of Drymen in the Trossachs. DAY TWO – Edinburgh – Christmas Day Today we head east to Edinburgh, firstly stopping for a photo stop at the impressive Kelpies equine sculptures, before we arrive in Edinburgh where the Christmas theme will continue as we explore this wonderful city, choose to visit the markets, or the bustling streets of Edinburgh, bursting with festive cheer. DAY THREE – Inveraray and Trossachs Tour - Hogmanay | Trossachs Tour | Gretna Green DAY ONE – Moffat and Arrival After a leisurely breakfast we’ll travel along the banks of Loch Lomond, and on to Inveraray. Overlooking the still waters of Loch Fyne, Inveraray is a traditional county town of Argyll. Established in 1745 by the 3rd Duke of Argyll, head of the powerful Clan Campbell, the town is an absolute set piece of Scottish Georgian architecture. Key buildings that are worth visiting include the neoclassical church, and Inveraray Jail and courthouse, now an award-winning museum that graphically recounts prison conditions from medieval times up until the 19th century. We’ll then return to our hotel to relax and enjoy some time before dinner this evening. DAY FOUR – Departure This morning before we return home full of festive spirit via a visit to historic Gretna Green.

Christmas comes early with our Turkey & Tinsel break! Enjoy a festive getaway with Quizzes, crackers and carolling capture all the

Stunning scenery and enchanting adventures set around the ancient Forest of Dean, England’s oldest oak forest. HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS Cotswolds Tour | Tintern Abbey | Symonds Yat | Chepstow | Castell Coch | Stratford-upon-Avon | Bath | Roman Baths DAY ONE – Arrival We depart from your home and travel to the Cotswolds where we take a tour through the beautiful villages and across the Cotswolds Hills to Gloucestershire and our hotel, arriving to a welcome mulled wine and

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ho-ho-ho of the season. HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS ‘Christmas Eve’ Gala Dinner |

Blackpool | Lake District |

Windermere DAY ONE – ‘Christmas Eve’ Arrival and Gala Dinner

We depart from your home and travel to Blackpool. Arriving mid- afternoon. Explore Blackpool before a Sparkling Wine Reception with mince pies, Christmas Eve Gala dinner, and evening entertainment. DAY TWO – ‘Christmas Day’ Gala Dinner and Show and Blackpool Your day is yours at leisure, so enjoy the hotel festivities, or any of the many Blackpool attractions before our ‘Christmas Day’ Gala Dinner and Christmas live themed show this evening. DAY THREE – ‘Boxing Day’ ‘A Taste of Lancashire’ Themed Dinner and The Lake District As always ‘Boxing Day’ is a great day to blow away the cobwebs. Today we take a scenic ride to the Lake District, exploring the area by coach, we arrive at Windermere. You may like to visit the World of Beatrix Potter, a wonderful attraction that brings the stories and characters to life. This evening, we have a Lancashire themed dinner. DAY FOUR – ‘New Year’s Eve’ Themed Banquet Dinner and Show and Blackpool Today is a day to relax, and this afternoon after perhaps a walk along the promenade in Blackpool we have live entertainment from 2pm – 4pm, followed by a ‘New Year’s Eve’ banquet dinner this evening and a themed live show. DAY FIVE – Departure After breakfast we leave our hotel and make our journey home with a stop en route.

mince pies. Time to relax before dinner this evening. DAY TWO – Tintern Abbey and Symonds Yat

This morning we enjoy a scenic drive along the beautiful Wye Valley to Tintern, dominated by the spectacular remains of Tintern Abbey. We spend time exploring the Abbey’s remains before visiting the craft and antique shops. We then admire the views from Symonds Yat before

returning to our hotel. Entertainment this evening. DAY THREE – Chepstow and Castell Coch

This morning, we visit Chepstow, the gateway to Wales, known for its cobbled streets and architecture. We then visit Castell Coch, a striking masterpiece built on the remains of a 13th-century castle. Its grand towers and opulent interiors make it a true architectural gem. Later, we return to the hotel for dinner and evening entertainment. DAY FOUR – Bath and Roman Baths Today, we explore Bath, known for its Georgian architecture, independent shops, and Roman history. A visit to the Roman Baths reveals ancient ruins and steaming spring waters. After time to explore the city, we return to the hotel for dinner and entertainment. DAY FIVE – Departure and Stratford-upon-Avon After breakfast this morning we leave our hotel and make our journey home, stopping at Stratford-upon-Avon on the way.

YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES ✔ Luxury coach trave l ✔ Home pick-up ✔ 4 nights accommodation, dinner & breakfast ✔ Porterage on arrival and departure ✔ Mulled Wine and mince pies on arrival ✔ Tea & coffee after dinner each evening

YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES ✔ Luxury coach trave l ✔ Home pick-up ✔ 4 nights accommodation, dinner & breakfast ✔ Porterage on arrival and departure ✔ Live Christmas and New Year’s themed shows, hotel entertainment ✔ Tea & coffee after dinner each evening ✔ Sparkling Wine Reception with mince pies ✔ Christmas Eve Gala dinner ✔ Christmas Day Gala dinner ✔ Visit from Santa with gift ✔ Boxing day 'taste of Lancashire' themed dinner ✔ New Year’s Eve themed banquet dinner ✔ Live entertainment from 1400-1600 on ‘New Year’s Eve’.

YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES ✔ Luxury coach trave l ✔ Home pick-up ✔ 4 nights accommodation, dinner & breakfast ✔ Porterage on arrival and departure ✔ Tea & coffee after dinner each evening ✔ Live musical entertainment on two evenings ✔ Turkey & Tinsel package ✔ Visit from Santa.

YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES ✔ Luxury coach trave l ✔ Home pick-up ✔ Porterage on arrival and departure ✔ 3 nights accommodation, dinner & breakfast ✔ Tea & coffee after dinner each evening ✔ Free bar 7:30pm – 10:30pm (selected drinks) ✔ Turkey & Tinsel Package.

✔ Entertainment on three evenings ✔ Bucks Fizz on ‘New Year’s Eve’ ✔ Admission to Tintern Abbey ✔ Admission to Castell Coch ✔ Admission to the Roman Baths.

HIGHLANDER HOTEL | NEWTONMORE The Highlander Hotel, located in the Cairngorm National Park near Newtonmore, is known for its warm welcome to coach groups. The hotel has two buildings: one for public areas and the other for bedrooms, with external access between them. All bedrooms are equipped with a TV, hairdryer, and tea & coffee making facilities. The hotel features an informal restaurant, bar, lounge, and outdoor seating. The hotel does not have a lift; however, a ground-floor room may be available on request.

WINNOCK HOTEL | DRYMEN A restored former coaching inn situated in the heart of Drymen, family owned and run and complete with all the facilities that you would need for a truly relaxing break. Bedrooms are tastefully decorated and complete with TV, hairdryer, tea & coffee making facilities. Hotel also has cosy lounges and many with open log fires, restaurant, and public bar. The hotel does not have a lift; however, a ground-floor room may be available on request.

BELLS HOTEL & COUNTRY CLUB | COLEFORD Set in the Forest of Dean near Coleford, this peaceful hilltop hotel offers stunning Wye Valley views. The traditionally styled bedrooms are of a high standard. The hotel spans two buildings—one housing reception, bedrooms, and a beauty suite, while the other features the bar, restaurant, and terrace. Guests can also enjoy a bowling green and a golf course (both payable locally). The hotel does not have a lift; however, a ground-floor room may be available on request.

PARK HOUSE HOTEL | BLACKPOOL Overlooking the Irish Sea, Park House Hotel on Blackpool’s North Promenade offers comfortable rooms with luxury beds, en suite bathrooms, and modern amenities. Guests can enjoy fantastic live entertainment every night from top UK performers. The hotel has a lift.

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