 Festive Breaks
Visit the European and UK Christmas fairs and markets for real traditional magic, see the snow-capped mountains of Austria or the Black Forest for a truly winter wonderland this Christmas or see in 2008 in style. There a wide variety of short-breaks and day trips on offer!
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| Saturday 13 December 2008 |
| 1 day Adult £30, Child (3-11 years) £25, By Coach |
| The Arras market is set against the arcades of Grand’Place in the heart of the city of Arras, with 60 wooden chalets spread either side of a red carpet which is laid along the market’s covered walkway. Roast chestnuts, mulled wine and seasonal sweets, Savoyard and Polish dishes will keep visitors warm in a traditional festive atmosphere. Arras is capital of the Artois region and one of the prettiest towns in northern France, and a great destination for a day trip away. The heart of the town is the two grand arcaded squares, Grand' Place and Place des Héros, both surrounded by elegant Flemish houses in brick and stone with gabled roofs. Includes return travel by luxury coach and entry to market. |
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| Friday 28 November |
| 4 Days From £169, By Coach |
| We base ourselves in Leuven and visit markets in *Leuven, Hasselt and Bruges and of course Brussles. Christmas markets in Europe offer a wide array of gifts usually all sold from pretty little wooden stalls. As well as gifts there is a traditional food fayre too. Some towns have ice rinks and other seasonal special attractions. The Brussles Christmas markets are held near the Grand Place, a beautiful square, perfect for such occasions.
*At the time of going to print 2008 Christmas markets in Belgium have not been confirmed, therefore if necessary we may visit others if the advertised ones are not open during our visit. |
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| 4 Days |
| Friday 5 December 2008 From £169, By Coach |
| We base ourselves in Brussles and visit markets in *Leuven, Hasselt and Bruges and of course Brussles. Christmas markets in Europe offer a wide array of gifts usually all sold from pretty little wooden stalls. As well as gifts there is a traditional food fayre too. Some towns have ice rinks and other seasonal special attractions. The Brussles Christmas markets are held near the Grand Place, a beautiful square, perfect for such occasions. *At the time of going to print 2008 Christmas markets in Belgium have not been confirmed, therefore if necessary we may visit others if the advertised ones are not open during our visit.
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| Friday 28 November 2008 |
| 3 days From £129, By Coach |
| Bristol & Bath Christmas Markets offer a fantastic selection of goods and festive food. With such historical architecture and quirky ambience they make the perfect place to shop, eat and find that special gift. Visit the popular Bristol 'Nails' market where traders will be selling a fantastic array of gifts, everything from original artwork and photography to handcrafted jewellery and Christmas decorations, something for everyone on your Christmas lsit. As well as the Christmas markets, both cities offer plenty of choice of shops, catering for most tastes and all budgets. From shopping malls to chic boutiques and independant stores, this short break is a shopaholic's dream destination. |
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| Various dates in November & December |
| Day Trip Adult £30, Child (3-11 years) £25, By Coach |
| With a wealth of gift ideas, ranging from handmade crafts to delicious local delicacies, Belgium is an ideal Christmas shopping destination. Visit the Christmas Markets in Bruges where those creamy chocolates will prove hard to resist or enjoy the fun on the fabulous ice skating rink. Price includes return travel by luxury coach with free time in Bruges Christmas Markets. |
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| Thursday 5 June 2008 |
| 1 day Adult £39, Senior £37 & Child £29, By Coach |
| Enjoy a cruise from Chertsey to Hampton Court, passing through Coway Sail where Julius Caesar forded the river then on through Sunbury Lock which has a unique second lock adjacent to it still in operation. On approaching Hampton Court, you will pass some lovely house boats, some formely owned by stars such as Diana Dors. We then arrive at Hampton Court. Enjoy free time at Hampton Court or in the nearby shops. Includes return travel by luxury coach, river boat cruise & entrance to Hampton Court. |
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| Saturday 22 November 2008 |
| 1 day Adult £35, Senior £34 & Child (3-11 years) £30, By Coach |
| Britain’s greatest Palace welcomes all for the festive season to enjoy “The Traditions of Christmas” at Blenheim Palace. The magnificent Palace will be decorated with elegant displays of treasured yuletide traditions and in the Great Courtyard, Christmas trees will sparkle in the colonnades, offering visitors a truly magical experience. Also, visit the Festive Craft Show, one of the most popular events of the year at Blenheim Palace. This celebrates the best of British crafts; there is no better place to stock up on presents and stocking fillers than in the courtyards of Blenheim Palace. Includes return travel by luxury coach and entry to the Palace.
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| Tuesday 23 December 2008 |
| 5 days (half board) £469, By Coach |
| After such a success for 2007, we've repeated this for 2008. The Packed Christmas programme includes activities such as singing from a local choir, cocktail receptions, all the traditions of an english Christmas, cookery demonstrations, Dinner Dance and excursions to surrounding areas including city visits and scenic drives. This will be a Christmas to be remembered for everyone! |
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| Tuesday 23 December 2008 |
| 5 Days From £389, By Coach |
| This Christmas holiday is based in the heart of Worcester. The Fownes hotel offers a very warm welcome to its guests. There is an opportunity to take midnight mass at Worcester Cathedral and you will have free time to explore the town too. Excursions are included to Hereford, famous for cider and claims to be "The Apple of Englands Eye", plus the town is a perfect place for shopping or just to sit and watch the world go by. We also visit Ross on Wye. Perched on a sandstone cliff this market town with its striking 17th century market hall dominates the town centre which houses shops from antiques and craft specialists to some of the more familiar high street names. |
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| Wednesday 10 December 2008 |
| 4 days £169, By Coach |
| Time to get in the mood for Christmas and visit Trier and Bernkastle-Keus. Trier is Germany’s oldest city and is very attractive with its pedestrianised town centre making it an ideal location for a traditional Christmas market. There are almost one hundred festively decorated wooden booths where you will find many Christmas decorations, wooden toys, candles, hand-blown or engraved glassware, gift articles, ceramics and much more. Good traditional German food awaits you as well: bratwurst sausages, potato pancakes, sweets, hot tea and mulled wine. Stop for a while in the Christmas Market pavilion and watch the brass choirs and puppet theatres perform, and St. Nicolas will delight the children. Bernkastle-Keus’ market is set in front of the magnificent half-timbered town hall. The fairytale house is just one of the highlights of a stroll through this medieval town. Enter the realm of fairytales and legends. On our way home we stop at Lille in France for another popular Christmas market, just in case you’ve forgotton that gift for someone special. |
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| Tue 2, Tue 9 & Thursday 18 December 2008 |
| 1 day £19, By Coach |
| Visit Cite Europe; a vast shopping mall with around 250 shops to choose from, in an evening! A paradise for serious shoppers and save money at the same time to buy wine, beer, spirits and food. There is approximately 4 hours at Cite Europe (subject to travel time). Includes return travel by luxury coach and cross-Channel crossing. |
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| Monday 1 December 2008 |
| 4 days From £169, By Coach |
| We've arranged our visit to Cologne during the less crowded midweek period purposely, as Cologne is one of the most popular Christmas market destinations. The oldest Christmas fair is situated at Neumarkt, the central place in the city centre and therefore right in the heart of the shopping area. Probably the most attractive Christmas market is the one on the Alter Markt in front of Cologne's town hall. Cologne's famous landmark, the Cathedral is home to another Christmas market with 160 attractively designed wooden pavillions. We also visit Monschau, a chraming town with cobbled streets lined with colourful houses, and the picturesque forested Eifel Hills.
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| Saturday 6 December 2008 |
| Day Trip £17, By Coach |
| A Christmas experience in the heart of the land of Dickens. In addition to the street entertainment, musicians and costumed characters perform around the festival area. Parades and processions and magical stalls offering a huge range of Christmas fare. The day is completed with a Carol Concert outside Rochester's magnificent Norman Cathedral. Includes return travel by luxury coach. |
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| Tuesday 30 December 2008 |
| 4 Days Adult £199 Child (4-11 years)* £179, By Coach |
| What a fantastic way of seeing in the New Year - being at Disneyland Resort Paris with all the magic and fun you could imagine. We include a full day, New Years Eve, at Disneyland Resort Paris and an optional second day either in Paris or Disneyland Resort Paris. Your Hopper Pass gives you access to both the park and the Walt Disney's Studios Park. On New Years Eve we stay at the Park until it closes, so you'll see the fantastic firework display plus the parades during the day. If you've not had enough time on New Years Eve to enjoy all the thrills and spills, take time on New Years Day to explore both parks further. |
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| Tuesday 30 December 2008 |
| 4 days From £229, By Coach |
| Ypres is a great location for our New Years Eve holiday. Not too far to travel from Calais but in an area just full of history and interest. We combine this four day holiday with excursions to two well-known Belgium towns, Antwerp and Bruges. A full evening of entertainment is included on New Years Eve, with a gala dinner. |
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| Variuos dates in December |
| 1 day Adult £30, Child (3-11 years) £25, By Coach |
| At Christmas, the Northern Capital is covered with colours: illuminations, Christmas market, merry-go-round and the big wheel which turns majestically on the Grand Place to the sound of Christmas carols. Lille invites you to visit its Christmas crafts market (80 chalets), local products and original gifts. After strolling around the Christmas market, take your place in the big wheel and have an unforgettable view of Lille. Stalls, shops and entertainment in the heart of Lille bringing alive the magic of Christmas. Ideal for all those people, that you just can't decide what to buy them. Congratulate yourself at the end of the day and recover in one of the many bistros and restaurants. Includes return travel by luxury coach, cross-Channel crossing and free time in Lille. |
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