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AD V E N TU R E
IS O U T TH E RE !
2018 HOLIDAYS
SUPPORTED HOLIDAYS FOR ADULTS WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES
YOUR HOLIDAY
YOUR ADVENTURE
YOUR MEMORIES
ALL START HERE WELCOME
... to Options Supported
Holidays where we have
FLORIDA been organising supported
holidays for adults with
CANARY ISLANDS learning disabilities for
PARIS
over 30 years.
We are able to offer holidays to
FRANCE suit all our clients needs and interests.
We offer “old favourites” where we take
FOREST OF DEAN in the sights of Bournemouth, Disneyland
Paris, Steam trains, Air Tattoo, Butlins
COTSWOLDS and many, many more...
BLACKPOOL
This year will see us exploring Japan,
Greece, Ireland, Scotland, Florida...
to name just a few of the amazing
MAJORCA destinations. With our biggest brochure
to date and over 50 holiday destinations
GREECE in 2018 we have something to suit
everyone. So turn the page and start
CANADA planning this year’s memories. We can’t
...
wait to share them with you.
CROATIA
SCOTLAND
IRELAND LET’S GET STARTED!
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OUR HOLIDAYS AT A GLANCE...
MONTH HOLIDAY DEPART RETURN DURATION DESTINATION ACCOMMODATION PRICE PAGE
March Activities, sports, arts, craft & spa 4th March 11th March 7 nights Devon, UK Hotel £965 8
March Butlins 19th March 23rd March 4 nights Bognor Regis, UK Hotel £825 9
March-April Faith, Arts, Craft and music 29th March 3rd April 5 nights Forest of Dean, UK Hotel £850 9
April Faith, Arts, Craft and music 3rd April 8th April 5 nights Forest of Dean, UK Hotel £850 9
April Faith, Arts, Craft and music 29th March 8th April 10 nights Forest of Dean, UK Hotel £1595 9
April Activities, sports, arts, craft & spa 8th April 14th April 6 nights Devon, UK Hotel £965 8
April Gunton Hall 16th April 23rd April 7 nights Suffolk, UK Chalet - Adults only resort £1100 10
April Japan & Tokyo Disneyland 15th April 28th April 13 nights Japan Hotel £3650 11
April Butlins 23rd April 27th April 4 nights Minehead, UK Hotel £825 9
April-May Star Wars & Dr Who 28th April 5th May 6 nights Forest of Dean, UK Log Cabin £880 11
May Sound of Music tour 5th May 12th May 7 nights Vienna, Austria Hotel £1350 12
May Disneyland Paris 13th May 17th May 4 nights Paris, France Log Cabin £900 12
May Villa in Algarve 13th May 27th May 14 nights Algarve, Portugal Villa £1800 13
May Castles & Stately homes 21st May 25th May 4 nights Cotswolds, UK Holiday Cottage £740 13
May Farms, Zoos & Safari 21st May 25th May 4 nights Cotswolds, UK Holiday Cottage £740 14
May-June Isle of Wight 28th May 4th June 7 nights Isle of Wight, UK Chalet - Adults only resort £1200 10
June Mersey Beat 3rd June 10th June 7 nights Manchester & Liverpool City hotels £1100 14
June Greek Island Hopping 10th June 19th June 9 nights Greek Islands, Greece Hotel £1850 15
June Adventure Theme Parks 11th June 15th June 4 nights Cotswolds, UK Holiday Cottage £795 16
June Chocoholics 11th June 15th June 4 nights Cotswolds, UK Holiday Cottage £750 16
June France 15th June 21st June 6 nights Limoges, France French Gite £995 17
June France 15th June 28th June 14 nights Limoges, France French Gite £1800 17
June Holiday Park South Wales 16th June 23rd June 7 nights South Wales, UK Caravan £990 18
June France 22nd June 28th June 6 nights Limoges, France French Gite £995 17
June France 22nd June 5th July 14 nights Limoges, France French Gite £1800 17
June Majorca 23rd June 30th June 7 nights Majorca, Spain Hotel £1350 18
June London 24th June 28th June 4 nights London, UK Hotel £800 19
June-July France 29th June 5th July 6 nights Limoges, France French Gite £995 17
July Trains on Isle of Man 2nd July 9th July 7 nights Isle of Man, UK Hotel £1150 20
July Trains on Isle of Man/Drive a steam train 2nd July 13th July 11 nights Isle of Man & Cotwolds, UK Hotel/Holiday Cottage £1900 20
July Trains on Isle of Man/Fairford Air Tattoo 2nd July 16th July 14 nights Isle of Man & Cotwolds, UK Hotel/Holiday Cottage £2500 20
July Drive a steam train 9th July 13th July 4 nights Cotswolds, UK Holiday Cottage £990 20
July Drive a steam train/Fairford Air Tattoo 9th July 16th July 7 nights Cotswolds, UK Holiday Cottage £1550 20
July Torquay 9th July 16th July 7 nights Torquay, UK Hotel £995 22
July Torquay (18-40’s) 9th July 16th July 7 nights Torquay, UK Hotel £995 22
July Fairford Air Tattoo 13th July 16th July 3 nights Cotswolds, UK Holiday Cottage £590 20
July Skegness 15th July 22nd July 7 nights Skegness, UK Hotel £995 21
July Skegness 15th July 29th July 14 nights Skegness, UK Hotel £1900 21
July Great Yarmouth 16th July 23rd July 7 nights Great Yarmouth, UK Hotel £995 21
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OUR HOLIDAYS AT A GLANCE CONTINUED...
MONTH HOLIDAY DEPART RETURN DURATION DESTINATION ACCOMMODATION PRICE PAGE
July Skegness 2 22nd July 29th July 7 nights Skegness, UK Hotel £995 21
July Bournemouth 1 22nd July 28th July 6 nights Bournemouth, UK Hotel £970 23
July-August Bournemouth 2 (over 50’s) 29th July 4th August 6 nights Bournemouth, UK Hotel £970 23
July-August Scottish Isles & Edinburgh inc. Military Tattoo 30th July 8th August 9 nights Scotland, UK Hotel £1750 24
August Bournemouth 3 (18-40’s) 5th August 11th August 6 nights Bournemouth, UK Hotel £970 23
August Bournemouth 4&5 12th August 25th August 13 nights Bournemouth, UK Hotel £1850 23
August Bournemouth 4 12th August 18th August 6 nights Bournemouth, UK Hotel £970 23
August Tour of Southern Ireland 13th August 23rd August 9 nights Ireland Hotel £1720 24
August Bournemouth 5 19th August 25th August 6 nights Bournemouth, UK Hotel £970 23
August Mersea Island Festival 19th August 24th August 5 nights Essex, UK Tented £700 25
August-Sept Bournemouth 6 (Airshow & Military) 26th August 1st September 6 nights Bournemouth, UK Hotel £970 23
August-Sept Welsh Seaside 26th August 1st September 6 nights Wales, UK Hotel £965 25
August-Sept Multi-activity 26th August 1st September 6 nights Wales, UK Hotel £965 26
September Canada 2nd September 14th September 12 nights Canada Hotel £3500 26
September Kent Safari 3rd September 7th September 4 nights Kent, UK Safari Tent £950 27
September Croatia 9th September 23rd September 14 nights Croatia Hotel £2200 27
September Disneyland Paris with day trip to Paris 16th September 22nd September 5 nights Paris, France Log Cabin £1395 12
September Budapest 24th September 28th September 4 nights Budapest, Hungary Hotel £995 28
September Butlins 24th September 28th September 4 nights Bognor Regis, UK Hotel £865 9
October Corfu 1st October 15th October 14 nights Corfu, Greece Hotel £2150 29
October Activities, sports, arts, craft & spa 7th October 13th October 6 nights Devon, UK Hotel £965 8
October Blackpool Illuminations 29th October 2nd November 4 nights Blackpool, UK Hotel £860 29
October-Nov Florida 19th October 2nd November 14 nights Orlando, USA Villa £3450 30
October-Nov France 19th October 25th October 6 nights Limoges, France French Gite £995 17
November Cricket St Thomas 14th November 19th November 5 nights Somerset, UK Adults only hotel £1100 10
November Cape Verde 4th November 11th November 7 nights Cape Verde Hotel £1600 31
November Cookery Course 12th November 16th November 4 nights Cotswolds, UK Holiday Cottage £700 31
November Sri Lanka 16th November 30th November 14 nights Sri Lanka Hotel £3300 32
November Activities, sports, arts, craft & spa 18th November 25th November 7 nights Devon, UK Hotel £965 8
December Christmas Markets Cruise 3rd December 7th December 5 nights Germany Cruise ship £1100 32
December Tinsel & Turkey 3rd December 7th December 4 nights Cotswolds, UK Holiday Cottage £750 33
December Christmas Crafts & Cooking 10th December 14th December 4 nights Cotswolds, UK Holiday Cottage £750 33
December-Jan 19 Christmas & New Year in the Canaries 21st December 4th January 2019 14 nights Canaries, Spain Hotel £2455 34
December-Jan 19 Christmas & New year in Forest of Dean 23rd December 2nd January 2019 10 nights Forest of Dean, UK Hotel £2150 35
December Short Christmas Break in Forest of Dean 23rd December 27th December 4 nights Forest of Dean, UK Hotel £1000 35
December Christmas Forest of Dean 23rd December 30th December 7 nights Forest of Dean, UK Hotel £1300 35
December-Jan 19 New Year in Forest of Dean 27th December 2nd January 2019 6 nights Forest of Dean, UK Hotel £1250 35
December-Jan 19 Short break New Year Forest of Dean 30th December 2nd January 2019 3 nights Forest of Dean, UK Hotel £900 35
June 2019 Australia 1st June 2019 22nd June 2019 21 nights Sydney Hotel £5800 36
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OTHER DATES BUTLINS OTHER DATES
AVAILABLE
AVAILABLE
BOGNOR REGIS
ACTIVITIES, MARCH 19-23 (4 NIGHTS)
SPORTS, ARTS,
Happy times have always been guaranteed at
Butlin’s. Come rain or shine, all year around you will
find a whole host of unique experiences and live
shows to enjoy.
CRAFT & SPA
• Enjoy the traditional fairground rides
• Get wet at Splash Water World
• Adventure golf, pool, archery, climbing wall
• A trip to the spa & get your nails painted
DEVON
• See the shows in the skyline.
DEPART RETURN DURATION ACCOMMODATION PRICE
19 March 23 March 4 Nights Hotel £825
MARCH 4-11 (7 NIGHTS)
23 April 27 April 4 Nights Hotel £825
24 Sept 28 Sept 4 Nights Hotel £865
FROM £825
Staying at The Manor House Hotel in Devon (as seen on TV) for a
busy week, there is so much to choose from it does not matter what
your interests there is something for everyone! This is a holiday that
FAITH, ARTS,
the weather can’t spoil as most of the activities are inside.
• Sports activities such as archery, tenpin bowling, table tennis, snooker,
badminton, pistol & rifle shooting, curling, tennis, climbing wall, pitch & put
CRAFT & MUSIC
and football to name a few OTHER DATES
• Arts & Craft activities including; glass painting & graving, candle making, AVAILABLE
enamelling, pottery, pottery painting, jewellery making, t-shirt painting plus
FOREST OF DEAN
much more
• At the Spa, there is a hydro pool, steam rooms and jacuzzi, book a massage
or beauty treatment, swimming in one of the three pools
• Exercise and fitness such as; yoga, aquarobics, zumba, dancing such as
salsa, rock n’ roll, Bollywood & street
MARCH 29 - APRIL 3 (5 NIGHTS)
• Evening entertainments such as; quizzes, magicians, live singers and Join us over Easter to explore the Christian
bands, perhaps even a variety act or a disco, or just relax in the bar faith through the medium of arts, crafts and
• The choice is yours! music in the Forest of Dean.
• Enjoying a Maundy Thursday supper with friends
• Take part in the Good Friday procession
• Take part in a variety of art and craft activities
• Visit Tauras Craft, Gloucester Cathedral or enjoy
DEPART RETURN DURATION ACCOMMODATION PRICE a sculpture trail in the forest
March 4 March 11 7 Nights Hotel £965
• Music sessions lead by professional musicians.
April 8 April 14 6 Nights Hotel £965 DEPART RETURN DURATION ACCOMMODATION PRICE
October 7 October 13 6 Nights Hotel £965 3 April 8 April 5 Nights Hotel £850
November 18 November 25 7 Nights Hotel £965 29 March 8 April 10 Nights Hotel £1595
FROM £965 FROM £850
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OTHER DATES JAPAN & TOKYO
AVAILABLE
DISNEYLAND
JAPAN
WARNER ADULTS APRIL 15-28 (13 NIGHTS)
Visit this Island nation in the Pacific Ocean
ONLY HOTEL
with its unique culture, bustling cities and
stunning scenery, and a trip to Disneyland.
• Explore Tokyo the capital city of Japan
• See Mt. Fuji and visit the hot springs of Hakone
SUFFOLK/ISLE OF WIGHT/SOMERSET
• See the imperial court at Kyoto, Japan’s most
historic city with its hundreds of shrines & temples
• A couple of days in Tokyo’s Disneyland.
APRIL 16-23 (7 NIGHTS)
DEPART RETURN DURATION ACCOMMODATION PRICE
15 April 28 April 13 Nights Hotel £3650
3,650
Staying at one of the fabulous Warner hotels (as seen on TV) for
a grown-up holiday, at these adults only resorts. There is so much £
to choose from at the hotel plus a few days out sightseeing.
STAR WARS
• Have a go at archery, rifle shooting, bowls, dancing, singing, croquet,
snooker, table tennis, shuffleboard or even try fencing
• Swim in the indoor pool & relax in the hot tub
& DR WHO
• Live shows in the evening such as comedians, live music, cabaret and
dancing
• On the Isle of Wight visit the popular town of Cowes, Carisbrooke Castle,
perhaps a trip to Alum bay and the Needles
• In Suffolk visit a model village, a Zoo or take a boat trip on the Norfolk
Broads
FOREST OF DEAN
• At Cricket St Thomas, perhaps a visit to Longleat to see all the animals, APRIL 28 - MAY 5 (6 NIGHTS)
maybe a steam train ride or a visit to Perry’s Cider brewery and museum.
Staying in a luxury log cabin with its own
outdoor hot tub, surrounded by the beautiful
woodland of the Forest of Dean.
• Visit film locations from Star Wars, Harry Potter
and the TV series Dr Who, Merlin and Robin
Hood, such as Puzzlewood, Clearwell Caves
& Gloucester Cathedral
• Visit the Dr Who Experience in Cardiff
DESTINATION DEPART RETURN DURATION ACCOMMODATION PRICE • Spot the Peregrine Falcons at Symonds Yat.
Gunton Hall, Suffolk April 16 April 23 7 Nights Chalet £1,100
Isle of White May 28 June 4 7 Nights Chalet £1,200 DEPART RETURN DURATION ACCOMMODATION PRICE
Cricket St Thomas, Somerset Nov 14 Nov 19 5 Nights Hotel £1,100 28 April 5 May 6 Nights Log Cabin £880
FROM £1,100 £ 880
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SOUND OF THE ALGARVE
MUSIC TOUR PORTUGAL
AUSTRIA MAY 13-27 (14 NIGHTS)
Portugal’s southernmost region, the alluring
MAY 5-12 (7 NIGHTS) coast of the Algarve is known for its golden
beaches. Staying in a lovely private villa with
If you love the Sound of Music this is the its own heated swimming pool.
holiday for you. Enjoy the wonderful city of • Spend your days relaxing by the pool with a BBQ
Salzburg in Austria and make the hills come • Sample the local foods and visit local markets
alive with the sound of our singing! • Take a trip to one of the pretty castles, towns and
• Relive your favourite scenes from the classic historic villages
film as we tour Salzburg • Relax in the sunshine on a sandy beach, take
• Puppet show at the famous Marionette Theatre a dip in the sea
• Enjoy a river cruise or a ride on the cable car • See the animal shows and have a go on the rides
• Visit castles, palaces and a toy museum. at Zoomarine.
DEPART RETURN DURATION ACCOMMODATION PRICE DEPART RETURN DURATION ACCOMMODATION PRICE
5 May 12 May 7 Nights Hotel £1,350 13 May 27 May 14 Nights Villa £1,800
£ 1,350 £ 1,800
DISNEYLAND CASTLES &
STATELY HOMES
OTHER DATES
AVAILABLE
PARIS
MAY 13-17 (4 NIGHTS)
Staying at a Disney resort in log cabins.
COTSWOLDS
• Meet Mickey and Minnie Mouse & friends MAY 21-25 (4 NIGHTS)
• Ride Its’s a Small World, Pirates of the Caribbean
and your other favourite attractions Staying in a barn conversion in the Cotswolds,
• Watch the parades & shows visit a manor, a palace and a castle for those
• Watch the fabulous firework show who love a bit of history & photography.
• Meet the characters at a character meal • Visit Snowshill Manor, full of amazing treasures
• Visit Blenheim Palace, the birthplace of Winston
• 16-22 September watch Buffalo Bills Wild West Churchill
Show and a day trip sightseeing in Paris*. • Enjoy afternoon tea and a skittles evening
• Visit Sudeley Castle, the only private castle in
England to have a queen buried within its grounds,
DEPART RETURN DURATION ACCOMMODATION PRICE Katherine Parr, the last of Henry VIII’s six wives.
13 May 17 May 4 Nights Log Cabin £900 DEPART RETURN DURATION ACCOMMODATION PRICE
*16 Sept 22 Sept 5 Nights Log Cabin £1,395 21 May 25 May 4 Nights Holiday Cottage £740
FROM £900 £ 740
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FARMS, ZOOS
& SAFARIS
COTSWOLDS
MAY 21-25 (4 NIGHTS)
Staying in a barn conversion in the Cotswolds.
GREEK
ISLAND HOPPING
• Hold a baby crocodile at Crocodiles of the World
• Go on a farm safari on a tractor and trailer at
Cotswold Farm Park, meet the farm yard animals,
watch a milking demonstration, maybe even
GREECE
have a go at bottle feeding a lamb
• Visit Cotswold Wildlife Park and see lions,
penguins, meerkats & zebras and other animals
• Enjoy a skittles evening at a local pub.
JUNE 10-19 (9 NIGHTS)
DEPART RETURN DURATION ACCOMMODATION PRICE
21 May 25 May 4 Nights Holiday Cottage £740
740
Greece is one of the most popular holiday destinations with its
£ ancient civilizations, glorious beaches and amazing landscapes.
Visit some of Greece’s fabulous islands with us as we hop from island
MERSEY BEAT
to island exploring the sun kissed beaches and cultural highlights.
• Take in the sights of Athens as we visit the capital of Greece such as the
legendary Acropolis
• Take the boat to the island of Santorini and visit the most famous village
MANCHESTER/LIVERPOOL in Greece of Oia to see the iconic white house with their blue roofs
• Visit the volcano and enjoy the hot springs, see the white chapel in contrast
JUNE 3-10 (7 NIGHTS) to the beautiful blue sea
• Visit the island of Mykonos and take a jeep safari to explore the island
Join us for this duel location city break in • Simply relax on the beach and soak up the sun
Manchester and Liverpool as we explore
• Sample the local delights such as stuffed vine leaves, moussaka and
these two fantastic cities. baklava yum!
• Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour
offers a behind the scenes look at Old Trafford
• Visit the Greater Manchester Police Museum
• Step on board a real German U-boat
• See the Museum of Liverpool & the British Music
Experience and take a Ferry across the Mersey
• Visit the Beatles Story and learn about the culture
and music of The Beatles
• No trip to Liverpool is complete without a Ferry
cross the Mersey.
DEPART RETURN DURATION ACCOMMODATION PRICE DEPART RETURN DURATION ACCOMMODATION PRICE
3 June 10 June 7 Nights City Hotels £1,100 10 June 19 June 9 Nights Hotel £1,850
£ 1,100 £ 1,850
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ADVENTURE OTHER DATES
PARKS AVAILABLE
COTSWOLDS
JUNE 11-15 (4 NIGHTS)
The perfect holiday for those that enjoy fast
FRANCE
rides and for those who enjoy the more
sedate ones.
• Visit Drayton Manor Theme Park & Zoo, ride the
Buffalo Coaster or The Bounty Pirate Ship
• Trip to Thorpe Park, get wet on Tidal Wave and
brave Colossus
• Trip to Adventure Theme Park, ride the Congo
LIMOGES
Carousel & get wet on the Zambezi Water Splash.
JUNE 15-21 (6 NIGHTS)
DEPART RETURN DURATION ACCOMMODATION PRICE
11 June 15 June 4 Nights Holiday Cottage £795
795
Staying in a traditional French Gites, Grue Demoiselle, in the typically
£ French district Limousin. Our hosts Jim and Catherine are looking
forward to our next visit. You can choose to relax or keep yourself
CHOCOHOLICS
busy with the many activities and places there are to see and do.
• Visit the local markets and try your hand at French cooking
• Explore a French chateau and vineyard
COTSWOLDS
• Visit the lake of St Pardoux where you can swim in the lake, hire a pedalo,
try out the high ropes course with a zip wire over the lake, sailing, canoeing
or simply relax in the sun on the man-made sandy beach
• Go horse riding in the beautiful French countryside
JUNE 11-15 (4 NIGHTS) • Try Tai Chi, belly dancing and ball room dancing
Staying in a Barn conversion in the Cotswolds, • Play lawn games such as boules, croquet and badminton
this is a holiday for those with a sweet tooth! • Visit the Creuse Valley Museum de Tapestry, see the famous Limoges
porcelain painted by Auguste Renoir, take part in a Ceramics work shop
• Make your own chocolates & beauty products
such as soap and bath bombs • Try painting, drawing and other craft inspired by the stunning countryside
• Shopping in the local town with a trip to • Perhaps a visit to the wolf sanctuary or Elephant Haven
a fabulous chocolate shop
• Join us in October for the Chestnut & Cider festival*.
• Trip to Cadbury World to learn about making
chocolate on the exhibition tour
DEPART RETURN DURATION ACCOMMODATION PRICE
• Skittles evening at a local pub.
15 June 21 June 6 Nights French Gite £995
15 June 28 June 14 Nights French Gite £1,800
22 June 28 June 6 Nights French Gite £995
22 June 5 July 14 Nights French Gite £1,800
DEPART RETURN DURATION ACCOMMODATION PRICE 29 June 5 July 6 Nights French Gite £995
11 June 15 June 4 Nights Holiday Cottage £750 *19 October 25 October 7 Nights French Gite £995
£ 750 £ 995
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HOLIDAY PARK
SOUTH WALES
JUNE 16-23 (7 NIGHTS)
Staying in a caravan just a few steps from
a blue flag beach and the bustling town of
Porthcawl, a perfect place for fun days out.
CAPITAL CITY BREAK
• Enjoy days on the beach, stroll down the
promenade at this traditional seaside resort
• Play bingo, bowling or a game of adventure golf
• Whiz down the zip wires if you’re brave enough
• Watch the nightly live shows
• Trips out may include the National History
Museum, experience 500 years of Welsh history
• Visit Margam Country Park.
LONDON
JUNE 24-28 (4 NIGHTS)
DEPART RETURN DURATION ACCOMMODATION PRICE
16 June 23 June 7 Nights Caravan £990
990
Visit England’s capital city where there is lots to see and do. Join us
£ as we take in the royal sights around London and enjoy the pleasures
this capital city has to offer. See the famous red buses and black
MAJORCA
London cabs, no trip to London is complete without taking in a show.
• See the changing of the guards at Buckingham Palace as The Regimental
Band performs the New Guard’s Regimental Slow March as it advances
SPANISH BALEARIC ISLANDS
towards the Old Guard. The Old and New Guards ‘Present Arms’ before
the Captains of the Guard ceremoniously hand over the Palace keys.
• See the uniforms and exhibits tracing a 350 year history with views to the
JUNE 23-30 (7 NIGHTS) stables of the Queen’s guard at the household cavalry museum
• See the queen’s ornate carriages at the royal mews, the most dazzling of
Majorca is the largest of the Balearic Islands
all coaches housed in the Royal Mews is the Gold State Coach, which has
in the Mediterranean Sea, it is part of Spain
been used at every coronation since that of George IV in 1821.
so you can practice your Spanish, enjoy
paella and sangria. • See the glorious, most famous crown jewels at the tower of London which
• Bask in the sun on the beautiful sandy beaches has been a royal palace, a secure fortress and even a famous prison
• Take part in the daily activities • Enjoy a medieval banquet with King Henry VIII, see sword fights, wenches,
• Visit the local shops for those important gifts & jokers and even dress up if you wish
souvenirs • And of course enjoy a west end show.
• Enjoy the hotels own swimming pool
• Have fun at the evening entertainment which
includes shows and dancing.
DEPART RETURN DURATION ACCOMMODATION PRICE DEPART RETURN DURATION ACCOMMODATION PRICE
23 June 30 June 7 Nights Hotel £1,350 24 June 28 June 4 Nights Hotel £800
£ 1,350 £ 800
18 19OTHER DATES
AVAILABLE 1. TRAINS ON THE ISLE OF MAN GREAT
Taking the ferry from Liverpool to the Isle of Man to ride on some of
the longest steam lines in Britain, with its glorious coastline and
spectacular view it is one of the best places for a train based holiday. YARMOUTH
• Ride the longest narrow-gauge steam line in Britain
• Ride the longest narrow-gauge vintage electric railway in the British Isles
• Ride the Snaefel mountain railway the only electric mountain railway in
NORFOLK
Britain that has two trams which are the oldest working ones in the world JULY 16-23 (7 NIGHTS)
• See Castle Rushen and the world’s largest working waterwheel.
Staying at the popular Nelson Hotel on the
HOLIDAY DEPART RETURN DURATION ACCOMMODATION PRICE sea front in the middle of Great Yarmouth.
No. 1 2 July 9 July 7 Nights Hotel £1,150 • Visit to Thrigby Hall to see animals, birds &
reptiles, such as; tigers, storks and crocodiles
• Visit Caister Castle and Classic Car Museum
2. DRIVE A STEAM TRAIN • Ride the famous wooden roller coaster
• Visit the popular Time and Tide Museum
• And of course, trips to the beach & pier.
Staying in a barn conversion in the Cotswolds, this will truly be
a dream come true. DEPART RETURN DURATION ACCOMMODATION PRICE
• Visit the steam museum of the Great Western Railway 16 July 23 July 7 Nights Hotel £995
• Take a steam train ride
• Skittles night at a local pub
• And, of course, drive a steam engine.
HOLIDAY DEPART RETURN DURATION ACCOMMODATION PRICE
FROM £995
SKEGNESS
No. 2 9 July 13 July 4 Nights Holiday Cottage £990
3. ROYAL INT. AIR TATTOO
OTHER DATES
LINCOLNSHIRE AVAILABLE
Staying in a barn conversion in the Cotswolds a few miles from JULY 15-22 (7 NIGHTS)
the show we will visit the world’s largest military air show celebrating
its 50th year in 2018! Staying in a hotel just by the seafront with
• See the magnificent air displays giant transporters & historic aircraft entertainment such as discos and karaoke,
• On the ground meet the crews and get close to the aircraft there’s lots to do in this seaside town.
• Wander round the vintage village, experience the 1940s through vintage • See rescued seals at the seal sanctuary
aircraft, cars and fashion as musical hall entertainers take you back in time • Visit Fantasy Island Theme Park
• Discover how the men and women of today’s RAF protect UK airspace. • Enjoy the pier, sandy beach or a paddle in the sea
• Visit a model village or the Heavy Horse Centre
HOLIDAY DEPART RETURN DURATION ACCOMMODATION PRICE
• A visit to Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre,
No. 3 13 July 16 July 3 Nights Holiday Cottage £590 the only place in the country to see a Lancaster
Bomber on a wartime airfield and ride in it!*
HOLIDAY DEPART RETURN DURATION ACCOMMODATION PRICE DEPART RETURN DURATION ACCOMMODATION PRICE
No. 1 & 2 2 July 13 July 11 Nights Holiday Cottage £1,990 15 July 22 July 7 Nights Hotel £995
No. 2 & 3 9 July 16 July 7 Nights Holiday Cottage £1,550 22 July 29 July 7 Nights Hotel £995
No. 1, 2 & 3 2 July 16 July 14 Nights Holiday Cottage £2,500 15 July 29 July 14 Nights Hotel £1,900
FROM £590 FROM £995 *optional extra,
please request
when booking
20 21OTHER DATES OTHER DATES
AVAILABLE AVAILABLE
TORQUAY
DEVON
BOURNEMOUTH
DORSET
JULY 9-16 (7 NIGHTS) JULY 22-28 (6 NIGHTS)
Torquay is a seaside town in Devon with splendid sandy beaches Staying at the popular Laguna Hotel with its indoor pool, sauna and
known as the English Rivera, it is one of the England’s top holiday jacuzzi. Bournemouth is a seaside resort with 7 miles of glorious
destinations. We will be staying at a fabulous resort style hotel with sandy beaches, beautiful gardens with plenty to do.
an indoor and outdoor pool, spa, jacuzzi, steam room and sauna. • Outings may include an aquarium, a boat trip, a ride on the Swanage Steam
There is also a games room with pool, table tennis, air hockey and Train, Heavy Horse Centre and, of course, with being at the seaside visits to
a bowling alley. the beach where you can paddle in the sea or have a spot of sunbathing
• Visit the beach to relax in the sun soaking up the atmosphere and taking • The hotel hosts nightly entertainment such as bingo, live performances and
in the scenery or paddle in the sea, enjoy the palm lined promenade as if of course dancing, take a walk down to the front on your last evening to
you are in a tropical destination see the fireworks
• Join us for our over 50’s week for those who want to take it easy on holiday
• Join in the various activities that take place at the hotel such as clay
without much walking
modelling & painting, learning to line dance & quizzes
• Join us for our 18 to 40’s week if you require low level of support with visits
• Visit living coast and see the penguins, sea lions, otters, rays and other to Splashdown, Paulton Park and maybe a banana boat ride!
marine life
• Join us for the Air Show week where we take trips to the Tank Museum,
• Visit the spa and book a spa treatment (optional extra) HMS Victory and the Mary Rose, perhaps a visit to the D-Day Museum,
• See the lions, elephants, tigers, meerkats and of course the cheeky watch the Air Show from the beach see the Red Arrows, parachute displays
and much more at the Bournemouth Air Show.
monkeys at Paignton Zoo
• Join us for our 18-40’s break for those who require low levels of support HOLIDAY DEPART RETURN DURATION ACCOMMODATION PRICE
to enjoy a younger age group with trips to Crealy Adventure Park & games Bournemouth 1 22 July 28 July 6 Nights Hotel £970
on the beach. Bournemouth 2 - over 50’s 29 July 4 Aug 6 Nights Hotel £970
Bournemouth 3 - 18-40’s 5 Aug 11 Aug 6 Nights Hotel £970
Bournemouth 4 12 Aug 18 Aug 6 Nights Hotel £970
HOLIDAY DEPART RETURN DURATION ACCOMMODATION PRICE Bournemouth 4&5 12 Aug 25 Aug 13 Nights Hotel £1,850
Torquay 9 July 16 July 7 Nights Hotel £995 Bournemouth 5 19 Aug 25 Aug 6 Nights Hotel £970
Torquay - 18-40’s 9 July 16 July 7 Nights Hotel £995 Bournemouth 6 - Air Show/Military 26 Aug 1 Sept 6 Nights Hotel £970
£ 995 £ 970
22 23SCOTTISH ISLES MERSEA ISLAND
SCOTLAND FESTIVAL
JULY 30 - AUGUST 8 (9 NIGHTS)
Experience the beauty of Scotland with this
ESSEX
fantastic tour visiting the historic town of AUGUST 19-24 (5 NIGHTS)
Edinburgh, the Isle of Skye & John O Groats
and a visit to the Edinburgh Military Tattoo. A festival on the Essex coast that aims to bring
• Visit Glamis Castle, see a sheep dog together young people and adults with or
demonstration & highland cows without an LD or PD. Experience all the fun of
• Look for Nessy at Lochness, visit the Cullodon camping and live music with lots of activities.
Battle field, cruise Loch Lomand and visit • Learn circus skills, dance moves and judo
Inveraray Castle from Downton Abbey • Ride the zip wire, speed boats or quad bikes
• Visit the Isle of Skye to the Clan Donald Centre • Try water skiing, painting & African drums
• Take a trip on the Jacobite steam train from the • Enjoy talent shows, fancy dress & live bands.
Harry Potter movies.
DEPART RETURN DURATION ACCOMMODATION PRICE DEPART RETURN DURATION ACCOMMODATION PRICE
30 July 8 Aug 9 Nights Hotel £1,750 19 Aug 24 Aug 5 Nights Tented £700
Please book
£ 1,750 early to guarantee a
place on the train &
Military Tattoo
£ 700
EMERALD ISLES WELSH SEASIDE
IRELAND WALES
AUGUST 13-23 (9 NIGHTS) AUGUST 26 - SEPTEMBER 1 (6 NIGHTS)
Discover the emerald isle with our fantastic Enjoy the welsh seaside at this wheelchair
tour experiencing its most iconic locations, friendly hotel with a hydrotherapy pool and
beautiful scenery and lively culture. sensory room.
• Tour Ireland’s capital city Dublin • Visit Llandudno the seaside town and walk along
• Kiss Blarney Stone at Blarney Castle the famous pier
• No trip to Ireland is complete without some • Play games such as pool and dart in the hotel
traditional Irish dancing & music games room
• Visit Cork City Gaol, see what the harsh • Enjoy various art & craft activities
conditions of the 19th Century were like • Trips out may include a steam train, or to
• Enjoy the picturesque and quaint fishing villages Caernarton Castle
in the west • Visit Portmeirion a magical Italian style village
• Visit the Rock of Cashel in County Tipperary. built 80 years ago as the perfect village.
DEPART RETURN DURATION ACCOMMODATION PRICE DEPART RETURN DURATION ACCOMMODATION PRICE
13 Aug 23 Aug 9 Nights Hotel £1,750 26 Aug 1 Sept 6 Nights Hotel £965
£ 1,750 £ 965
24 25MULTI- AFRICAN SAFARI
ACTIVITY KENT
WALES SEPTEMBER 3-7 (4 NIGHTS)
If you would love a safari experience but not
AUGUST 26 - SEPTEMBER 1 (6 NIGHTS) the flights or the budget to go to Africa, then
come join us at the UK’s 2012 Best Tourism
• Enjoy a range of activities such as horse riding, Experience for a taste of Africa in Kent!
canoeing, a climbing wall or a zip wire
• Staying in luxury safari tents
• Try the ropes course with tree top adventures
• A ranger will take you on safari across the 100
• Enjoy the only UK’s trampoline in a cave! acre wilds of the African experience where the
• Enjoy the amazing scenery on a nature trail animals are free to roam as if in the plains of Africa
• Try gorge walking, coasting or abseiling • Feed the giraffes and wild dogs
• Enjoy evening activities such as dancing, karaoke • Sample the delicious South African food.
or simply relaxing with a drink.
DEPART RETURN DURATION ACCOMMODATION PRICE DEPART RETURN DURATION ACCOMMODATION PRICE
26 Aug 1 Sept 6 Nights Hotel £965 3 Sept 7 Sept 4 Nights Safari Tent £950
£ 965 £ 950
GRAND TOUR CROATIA
CANADA EUROPE
SEPTEMBER 1-14 (12 NIGHTS) SEPTEMBER 9-23 (14 NIGHTS)
From the majestic natural wonders to the Croatia has a long coastline on the Adriatic
cosmopolitan cities and the famously friendly Sea just opposite Italy. Staying in a hotel with
Canadian people, Canada has everything you daily activities to join in and nightly
need to make a perfect holiday. entertainment to enjoy.
• Take a tour of the Old City in Montreal, the 2nd • Enjoy balmy days by a sapphire coloured sea
largest French speaking city and visit Ottawa, one • Visit some of the many ancient ruins and historic
of the most beautiful capital cities in the world sites
• See the CN Tower in Toronto and take a boat • Relax by the hotel pool or join in the activities
tour at Niagara Falls • Take a boat trip and see the blue lagoon
• See the spectacular beauty of Lake Ontario • Maybe a trip to Dubrovnik the capital city.
• Go whale watching in Charlevoix or on a black
bear safari in Quebec (if available).
DEPART RETURN DURATION ACCOMMODATION PRICE DEPART RETURN DURATION ACCOMMODATION PRICE
2 Sept 14 Sept 12 Nights Hotel £3,500 Sept 9 Sept 23 14 Nights Hotel £2,200
£ 3,500 £ 2,200
26 27CORFU
GREECE
OCTOBER 1-15 (14 NIGHTS)
Staying at the popular Thomas Bay Hotel with
its own outdoor pool, just a short walk to the
beach and surrounded by bars & shops.
BUDAPEST
• Unwind on the beach, maybe a dip in the sea
• Visit the monastery and enjoy a drink taking in
the magnificent views of the Ionian Sea
• Have lunch at the White House, the home of
Gerald Durrell
HUNGARY • Taste test at a vineyard, or maybe an olive farm
• Party the night away with entertainment of
quizzes, dancing, shows and karaoke.
SEPTEMBER 24-28 (4 NIGHTS)
DEPART RETURN DURATION ACCOMMODATION PRICE
1 Oct 15 Oct 14 Nights Hotel £2,150
2,150
Take a city break to Budapest the capital of Hungary. Rich
architectural and historical heritage It is paradise for explorers you’ll £
discover something wonderful and unique around every corner.
ILLUMINATIONS
• Visit the great Synagogue, the largest in Europe visit the Hungarian Jewish
Museum which contains objects relating to both religious and everyday life.
• See the Holocaust Tree of Life Memorial
• Visit the Chocolate Museum and taste the mouth-watering delights, even
have a go at making your own chocolate delight BLACKPOOL
• Take a dinner cruise up the Danube
OCTOBER 29 - NOVEMBER 2 (4 NIGHTS)
• See the Hungarian Parliament building with the Golden Staircase; the
Domed Hall, where the Crown of St Stephen, the nation’s most important
national icon and the Fisherman’s Bastion Staying at an accessible hotel just near the
front with nightly entertainment and see the
• Have dinner whilst your entertained by a Gypsy band.
fabulous illuminations.
• Visit Blackpool tower and see the circus
• Ride the big dipper & the ghost train
• See all the marine life at the aquarium or tea on
the central pier.
DEPART RETURN DURATION ACCOMMODATION PRICE DEPART RETURN DURATION ACCOMMODATION PRICE
24 Sept 28 Sept 4 Nights Hotel £995 29 Oct 2 Nov 4 Nights Hotel £860
£ 995 £ 860
28 29CAPE VERDE
AFRICA
NOVEMBER 4-11 (7 NIGHTS)
Cape Verde is an island nation off the coast
of Africa. It’s known for its Creole Portuguese-
African culture, traditional morna music and
ORLANDO
numerous sandy beaches... a relaxing holiday.
• Swim in the pool or join in the hotel activities
• Stroll to the beach for some more relaxing, have
a drink at the beach or pool bar
• Shops for those important gifts and souvenirs
FLORIDA • Be entertained nightly with the fantastic shows
• If want to do more than relax you could go horse
riding on the beach, or take a beach buggy ride
across the dunes (optional extras).
OCTOBER 19 - NOVEMBER 2 (14 NIGHTS)
DEPART RETURN DURATION ACCOMMODATION PRICE
4 Nov 11 Nov 7 Nights Hotel £1,600
1,600
Orlando is a magical place not just because it’s home to Cinderella’s
castle but because there are so many fun things to do that it will be £
a truly magical holiday you will never forget. Join us in our luxury villa
READY,
with its own swimming pool, games and cinema room.
• Visit Disney’s Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom, Hollywood Studios
taking in the parades, rides and shows
• Explore Universal Studios & the Universal Island of Adventures and take in
the magic that is the Wizarding World of Harry Potter
• Enjoy a character meal and have your photo taken with Mickey Mouse and SET, BAKE
friends
• Explore the shops at Disney Springs
COTSWOLDS
• Enjoy a day at the beach with a visit to Coco Beach NOVEMBER 12-16 (4 NIGHTS)
• Visit wild Florida to see the local wildlife, taking in an airboat ride to look for
Staying in a barn conversion in the Cotswolds,
alligators and if you are brave enough maybe hold an alligator!
avoid soggy bottoms and become a Star
• Enjoy a dinner show and travel back in time to see the knights clash in Baker before you know it.
a jousting tournament, cheering for your favourite • Learn to bake cakes and biscuits
• If you would like to visit Discovery Cove and swim with the dolphins • You’re in the Cotswolds so learn to bake scones
(at an additional cost), please let the office know at time of booking. and fancy fondants for high tea
• Visit a farmer’s market
• Try your hand at baking bread and visit a cheese
factory while it is rising!
• Enjoy a skittles evening at a local pub.
DEPART RETURN DURATION ACCOMMODATION PRICE DEPART RETURN DURATION ACCOMMODATION PRICE
19 Oct 2 Nov 14 Nights Luxury Villa £3,450 12 Nov 16 Nov 4 nights Holiday Cottage £700
£ 3,450 £ 700
30 31SRI LANKA TINSEL &
SOUTH ASIA TURKEY
NOVEMBER 16-30 (14 NIGHTS)
Set in the Indian Ocean this tropical tear-drop
COTSWOLDS
shaped island is a popular tourist destination DECEMBER 3-7 (4 NIGHTS)
with its glorious beaches and mighty elephants.
• Visit an elephant sanctuary Staying in a barn conversion in the Cotswolds,
• Discover the rich and diverse cultural heritage of celebrate Christmas with us early.
the Island • Play bingo, Christmas quizzes and party games
• Maybe a visit to a spice or tea plantation • Enjoy a traditional Christmas dinner with crackers
• Possible opportunity to go whale watching and and a visit from Santa
see the enormous blue whales • Christmas isn’t complete without a visit to a panto
• A jeep safari in the national parks • Shopping at a Christmas market
• Relax on the beach by the crystal blue sea. • For those that dare try ice skating.
DEPART RETURN DURATION ACCOMMODATION PRICE DEPART RETURN DURATION ACCOMMODATION PRICE
16 Nov 30 Nov 14 Nights Hotel £3,300 3 Dec 7 Dec 4 Nights Holiday Cottage £750
£ 3,300 £ 750
CHRISTMAS CRAFTS &
CRUISE COOKING
AUSTRIA & GERMANY COTSWOLDS
DECEMBER 3-6 (4 NIGHTS) DECEMBER 10-14 (4 NIGHTS)
Europe in the winter can be as exciting as it is Staying in a barn conversion in the Cotswolds,
cold, Squares are lit up with decorations, and begin the preparations for Christmas.
the Christmas markets are in full swing. • Learn to make mince pies, Christmas cake and
• Stay on board a boat with its panoramic views of Christmas biscuits
the scenery as we gently sail down the river • Make decorations, crackers and decorate the
• Explore the Christmas markets of cities such as Christmas tree
Vienna, Strasbourg and Cologne • Need help wrapping? Bring your gifts along, we
• Enjoy hot Glühwein while you explore the markets will help you wrap them, bows and all!
• Enjoy nightly entertainment on board. • A pantomime visit is a must and you can never
have too many Christmas dinners!
DEPART RETURN DURATION ACCOMMODATION PRICE DEPART RETURN DURATION ACCOMMODATION PRICE
3 Dec 6 Dec 4 Nights Cruise Ship £1,100 10 Dec 14 Dec 4 Nights Holiday Cottage £750
£ 1,100 £ 750
32 33CHRISTMAS CHRISTMAS
IN
SPAIN
THE CANARIES &FOREST
NEW YEAR
OF DEAN
DECEMBER 21 - JANUARY 4 2019 DECEMBER - JANUARY 2019
If you want to get away at Christmas time from the cold weather this Join us for our very poplar Christmas and New Year holiday staying
is the perfect holiday, come celebrate Christmas and New Year with at the Bells hotel in the forest of Dean. Where we celebrate, a fun
us in the sun! packed few days with friends new and old.
• Relax on the beach and have a dip in the sea • Take a trip on a steam train, enjoy a drink and mince pie and meet Santa
• Enjoy the festive food of the canaries (sorry no turkey here!) who has a gift for everyone
• Join in various games of darts, table tennis, pool and shuffleboard see if • Take part in our secret Santa gifts
you win a certificate • Christmas lunch with all the trimming
• Swim in the pool or sunbathe on the loungers • Visit from Santa on Christmas day
• Visit the local shops purchasing those local gifts and souvenirs • Attend mid-night mass if you chose
• Take a stroll down to the beach • Enjoy carol singers, karaoke, dancing, Christmas quizzes and games, brass
• Enjoy a drink in one of the local bars (watch the football on boxing day!) bands and Christmas movies
• Optional visits to Oasis Park and a 4x4 Jeep safari as you explore the • Take a tour of the Royal Forest of Dean and see the deer if you are lucky
uncharted corners of the island, hidden volcanoes and deserted coves • Get creative with some Christmas crafts
• Don your best party outfits for New Years Eve and party into the night not • For those there between Christmas and New year enjoy a pantomime
to forget the Spanish tradition of eating a grape each time the clock strikes • Treat yourself to a spa treatment at the spa
at midnight.
• Don your finest outfits and countdown to New Year’s Eve with a black-tie
gala dinner and lots of dancing at the disco.
HOLIDAY DEPART RETURN DURATION ACCOMMODATION PRICE
Christmas & New Year 23 Dec 2 Jan ’19 10 Nights Hotel £2,150
Short Christmas break 23 Dec 27 Dec 4 Nights Hotel £1,000
Christmas 23 Dec 30 Dec 7 Nights Hotel £1,300
DEPART RETURN DURATION ACCOMMODATION PRICE New Year 27 Dec 2 Jan ‘19 6 Nights Hotel £1,250
21 Dec 4 Jan 19 14 Nights Hotels £2,455 Short New Year break 30 Dec 2 Jan ‘19 3 Nights Hotel £900
£ 2,455 FROM £900
34 35JOIN US ON OUR BIGGEST
ADVENTURE OF ALL...
...
DOWN UNDER IN
AUSTRALIA
2019
JUNE 1-22 2019 (21 NIGHTS)
Holiday of a lifetime touring the celebrated sights, the unique wildlife,
tropical rain forests and spectacular wilderness that makes Australia
so special.
• Visit Sydney and see the iconic Sydney Opera House, see Sydney Harbour
Bridge, visit Bondi Beach and maybe a visit to the Blue Mountains
• Go to Alice Springs and Uluru (Ayres Rock) and see one of the most
spectacular sun rises
• See all the wildlife in the tropical rainforests and maybe take a glass bottom
boat to see the Great Barrier Reef
• See kangaroos and koalas in the wild.
DEPART RETURN DURATION ACCOMMODATION PRICE
1 June 2019 22 June 2019 21 Nights Hotels/Apartments £5,800
£ 5,800
36 37FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS... BOOKING YOUR HOLIDAY...
Here are some answers to some frequently asked questions... If you would like to secure a place on any of these holidays please call
us and we will be happy to take your booking or answer any of your
How do I book? Am I able to bring my own carer/ questions. 01285 740491.
Visit us online at www.optionsholidays.co.uk, family member with me?
email us at office@optionsholidays.co.uk or Yes you can, however, they will need to pay To confirm your booking you must return the assume you no longer require the place on
call the office on 01285 740491 where we will the full cost of the holiday. completed booking form and a 25% deposit the holiday. Cheques should be made payable
be pleased to help you. We have enclosed a within 21 days of your telephone booking. We to Options Supported Holidays Ltd.
booking form for you to fill out with your How will I know what to bring will also need your completed assessment
chosen destination, send it back to us along with me on my holiday? form within 30 days of receipt of your deposit Full payment is required 8 weeks prior to the
with a deposit to confirm your booking. A holiday pack will be sent out approximately
to confirm any extra support needs. If we do holiday start date for holidays in the UK and
4 weeks prior to the holiday. In your holiday
Will I have a shared or single room? not receive your deposit within 21 days we will 14 weeks prior for holidays abroad.
pack are details regarding spending money,
The cost of the holiday is based on sharing clothes list, holiday details and supporter
a room. However, single rooms may be details.
available at an additional cost. If you would
like a single room please tick this section on How much luggage can I bring?
your booking form. If you are travelling in Options transport you
can bring one suitcase and one piece of hand
NOT FOUND THE HOLIDAY WHO WERE LOOKING FOR?...
What is the difference between luggage. Please note that you are responsible Not to worry! We can arrange bespoke holidays for individuals,
a single, twin and double room? for all your luggage. couples or groups.
A double room is designed to accommodate
two people, with one shared bed. A twin- Will I get photos of my holiday? Do you want to go on holiday to a place not Are you wanting help with your honeymoon?
bedded room has two separate beds for two We will send you a complimentary photo listed in our brochure? If so, please contact Or do you want to get away as a couple but
people and a single room is for one person, album after your holiday. On our website you
the office, we can either arrange a holiday for need some support whilst away? We can
there is a single room supplement. will also be able to view the diary of events
yourself or find other people who want to go arrange your honeymoon or couples holiday
on each holiday.
How will I get to my holiday? on the holiday also. We can arrange bespoke with a supporter to a destination of your choice.
Holidays start at the venue if in the UK or at Will I need travel insurance? holidays for individuals, couple or groups. Please contact the office for more information.
the airport or port if overseas. We can meet We recommend travel insurance for all
you from a train or a coach or we can often holidays taken with Options. Insurance is
help with a door to door service. Please tick compulsory for all holidays outside the UK.
this section on your booking form if you Please do not organise the holiday insurance
require support with getting to your holiday. until the dates of the holiday have been
confirmed (unless you have insurance for ATOL PROTECTED...
Who will look after me? annual trips).
Our friendly, supportive and experienced Air Travel Organiser’s Licence (ATOL) is a bookings do not lose the money paid over
staff members will be on the holiday with you. What do I need for overseas financial protection scheme managed by or get stranded abroad. All the flights and
Each member of staff has been DBS checked. holidays? the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). The law flight-inclusive holidays in this brochure are
One-to-one support can be offered at an If you are travelling to Europe you will need says your holiday must be protected if you financially protected by the ATOL scheme.
additional cost. a valid EHIC card as well as a current passport book a holiday with a single travel company When you pay you will be supplied with an
and travel insurance. For some holidays you that includes flights and accommodation ATOL Certificate. Please ask for it and check
How will you know what help may require a visa, Options can help you apply (including a cruise). An ATOL is granted after to ensure that everything you booked (flights,
I need? for a visa at an additional cost.
the company has met the CAA’s licensing hotels and other services) is listed on it.
Once you have booked your holiday with us
requirements. In the event of Options Please see our booking conditions for further
we will ask you or your carer to fill out an If you need to know anything else
Supported Holidays Ltd failure, the ATOL information or for more information about
Assessment of Needs form. This will provide just give us a call
us with all the information we need to support scheme ensures customers who paid and financial protection and the ATOL Certificate
you whilst you are on holiday. 01285 740491 contracted with the ATOL holder for certain go to: www.atol.org.uk/ATOLCertificate
38 39MEET SOME OF THE TEAM...
All of our staff are DBS checked and have received training and much
experience in the care sector.
WENDY KATY AVRIL EMMA
Wendy has taught children with Katy joined the Options team in Avril was a librarian working in Emma joined the Options
learning disabilities since 1960. 2013. She has over ten years of schools before she retired. She team in 2017. She has many
She has been head mistress experience supporting children has now worked for Options for years of experience of working
of two schools in Bedfordshire. and young people with learning many years in both the UK and with people of all ages and
In 1983, after having children, disabilities. She has a 1st class abroad. abilities, and has taught adults
Wendy started running holidays degree in childhood studies and with learning disabilities to ride
in Gloucestershire expanding special needs among many TOM horses at a riding school.
as she went along, and still runs other professional courses. Tom first worked with Options in
a lot of the holidays herself. 2013. He has been working with JEZ
JOHN people with a learning disability Jez joined the Options team in
GERAINT John has been supporting and other difficulties for four 2017. He is an active person with
Geraint has been running Adults with LD for over 16 years, years, first in America for six a positive attitude. He is a keen
holidays with Wendy since in both residential care and day months and then back in the UK. photographer and many of our
1984. He started working with centres. He was a deputy photos at Options are the work
people with a learning disability manager of a care home but has SABINE of Jez. Jez also enjoys keeping
in the late 1970s. He is most now retired (or so he thought!) Sabine joined the Options team fit and has a great outlook on
frequently seen driving the and has been working for in 2015. She has been a support life.
mini bus as he is a PSV Options for three years. worker for a national charity for
qualified driver. more than eight years DAVID
RACHEL supporting adults with learning David joined the Options team in
KIRSTINE Rachel joined Options in late disabilities. She is motivated to 2015. His oldest son is autistic so
Kirstine started working 2014 and has worked with both improve other’s lives by helping he has first hand experience in
with Options Supported children and adults with them to enjoy life’s opportunities. caring for people that need
Holidays over 16 years ago on disabilities since 2011. She is support in life.
our canal boat holidays. Since currently training to be a CATRIN
then she has helped on a Healthcare Advisor and was part Catrin is a qualified occupational
number of holidays over the of the organising committee for therapist working with children
years and has now taken over the London Olympic and with various disabilities and
managing the office as well as Paralympic games. She was also adults with learning disabilities.
helping on several holidays. a member of the St Johns She has worked in the UK,
Ambulance for nine years. Romania and America.
KIRK
Kirk has been helping out LEANNE TEGAN
with Options Supported Leanne joined the Options team Tegan joined the Options team If you would like to be a part of
Holidays for over 20 years. in 2012. She has a 1st class in 2014. She previously worked our team and either support
He currently works as a degree in teaching special for Options many years ago on people on a holiday or become
Children’s Community Learning needs and currently teaches in a the canal boats. She currently one of our drivers to take people
Disability Nurse, but still enjoys special needs school. She helps works locally as a support to and from holidays, please
the occasional holiday with with our holidays during the worker & has a brother with email the office:
Options Supported Holidays. school holiday period. learning disabilities. office@optionsholidays.co.uk.
40 41BOOKING TERMS & CONDITIONS...
Options Supported holidays limited (referred to herein an admin charge of £25 plus any costs incurred due to to provide an alternative or refund, they would then be This lists what is financially protected, where you can
as ‘Options Holidays’) is a UK company 04839964 with a name change as long as that person’s needs are the left at the accommodation with no supervision. If the get information on what this means for you and who to
its registered office at Unit 4, Down Farm, South Cerney, same as yours. client indicates they prefer meals above the choice we contact if things go wrong.
Gloucestershire GL7 6DD. offer, then the difference between the costs are the
The support package responsibility of the client. Optional extra activities not We, or the suppliers identified on your ATOL Certificate,
How to book The support package is inclusive of basic support and included in the holiday, the client will be notified before will provide you with the services listed on the ATOL
To make a booking please telephone or email to check supervision, providing always that we are informed taking part of the extra costs of such activities. Certificate (or a suitable alternative). In some cases,
availability then complete a booking form in full and of the true nature of the clients’ disability and given a where neither we nor the supplier are able to do so for
return it with a deposit of 25% of the full cost of the reasonable amount of information regarding their needs, Not included in the package are, drinks, snacks, personal reasons of insolvency, an alternative ATOL holder may
holiday within 21 working days for the booking to be which must include any details of behavioural disorders. items of expenditure such as cards, gifts, sweets, etc. provide you with the services you have bought or a
accepted. Full payment of the balance is due 8 weeks The client must be at least 18 years old at time of the Transport to and from home, to the meeting point or suitable alternative (at no extra cost to you). You agree to
prior to the holiday commencement for holidays in the holiday. Personal care is not included in our costs, please venue, medical expenses, postage, telephone calls, room accept that in those circumstances the alternative ATOL
UK and 14 weeks for holidays abroad. Failure to pay may contact the office if you require personal care. We can service at hotels, laundry, personal care & anything not holder will perform those obligations and you agree to
result in the clients’ holiday being cancelled without a supply extra support at an additional cost. This additional specifically included and notified to the client in writing pay any money outstanding to be paid by you under your
refund. Invoices will normally be sent directly to the client cost is non-negotiable and is set by Options Supported as part of the package are excluded and for which cost contract to that alternative ATOL holder. However, you
unless it is clearly indicated on the booking form that it is Holidays. The client is responsible for providing their own the client is personally liable. The client must ensure that also agree that in some cases it will not be possible to
to be sent to a third party. personal aids, e.g. incontinence aids such as mattress they have sufficient monies to meet these needs. Also appoint an alternative ATOL holder, in which case you will
covers, pads, disposable gloves and wheelchairs. not included personal travel insurance, or cancellation be entitled to make a claim under the ATOL scheme (or
Travel insurance insurance or taxes as may be levied by governments your credit card issuer where applicable).
Comprehensive travel insurance is compulsory for all Challenging or anti-social behaviour (excepting airport tax notified to us at the time of booking
holidays, in the UK and abroad that is suitable to your Any challenging or anti-social behaviour which might the flights) or tips. If we, or the suppliers identified on your ATOL certificate,
needs. We cannot be held responsible for any costs prove unacceptable to members of the public may result are unable to provide the services listed (or a suitable
incurred for failure to take out relevant travel insurance. in the client holiday being terminated with no entitlement Travel alternative, through an alternative ATOL holder or
The Client must provide us with evidence of this to a refund. The client will also be liable for any costs Holidays begin at the venue, or at an airport (assume otherwise) for reasons of insolvency, the Trustees of
insurance 28 days prior to departure for all holidays incurred to return home. Failure to disclose information a London airport unless specified) or port as notified. the Air Travel Trust may make a payment to (or confer
abroad. that may result in requiring extra support needs It is the client’s responsibility to ensure that they are a benefit on) you under the ATOL scheme. You agree
may result in the immediate termination of the client at the departure point or venue in plenty of time, and that in return for such a payment or benefit you assign
If we need to cancel although we would always endeavour to wait as long absolutely to those Trustees any claims which you have
holiday with no entitlement to a refund the client will
If we cancel the holiday as we have not achieved the as possible, we cannot be held responsible if we have or may have arising out of or relating to the non-provision
be responsible for the cost to return home. On receipt
minimum numbers required on the holiday to make it to begin the holiday without the client due to their of the services, including any claim against us, the travel
of the assessment form, we will review each client’s
viable, or any event in our opinion renders the holiday late arrival. A door-to-door service can be provided at agent (or your credit card issuer where applicable). You
needs and we may levy an extra charge if we deem it
unsafe, we reserve the right either to return the clients an additional cost. Clients are requested not to bring also agree that any such claims may be re-assigned to
necessary. It is imperative that the assessment of needs
monies without further compensation or offer the client excessive or inappropriate luggage. Luggage is the another body, if that other body has paid sums you have
form is completed fully as this does constitute a support
an alternative holiday. We are not liable to pay any form clients’ responsibility. We will assist the client with their claimed under the ATOL scheme.
plan for those requiring extra support. Failure to return
of compensation if we are forced to cancel or change the luggage if possible, but do not accept liability for it or
the form within the required time may result in the loss
holiday as a result of any unforeseen situations. for any damage howsoever caused. For this reason we
of your holiday with no refund if we are unable to meet
your needs. recommend the client takes out insurance.
If the client needs to cancel
If the client cancels the holiday, the client should notify us We will endeavour to send details of travel times, meeting
in writing as soon as possible, we are only able to except Medication
points, clothes lists and other information in good time for
written cancellations. The cancellation charges are Medication can only be administered by a holiday
the client’s holiday, however, we must advise the client
calculated according to the number of days prior to the supporter provided it has been prepared by a pharmacist,
that flight times, etc. can change at short notice and are
departure that we receive the written cancellation. is in a blister pack or dosette box labelled appropriately
outside of our control. In this event we would make every
and accompanied by the Options Medication form.
• 57 days or more loss of deposit holidays in the UK effort reasonable to contact the client and advise the
Failure to have correctly prepared medication may result
• 56-31 days prior to departure 75% of cost of holiday client of the change. But it is the client’s responsibility to
in your holiday being terminated with no refund.
charged for holidays in the UK confirm their travel details with us prior to the departure
• 30 days prior to departure 100% of cost of holiday The holiday package date, in writing.
charge for holidays in the UK The holiday package includes full board, breakfast, Options Supported Holidays Ltd
We do our utmost to ensure that your holidays runs
• 99 days prior to departure loss of deposit charged for picnic lunch, dinner but excludes drinks (meals on short smoothly. If you do have a complaint you must notify us in Unit 4 Down Farm
holidays outside the UK haul flights are not included). Accommodation is based writing within 28 days of completion of your holiday. We
• 98-55 days prior to departure 75% of cost of holiday on 2 or more clients sharing a room. Single rooms are South Cerney
will try and resolve your complaint but if we are unable
charged for holidays outside the UK sometimes available at an additional cost and should to you could contact an arbitrator appointed by the Gloucestershire GL7 6DD
• 56 days prior to departure 100% of cost of holiday be requested at the time of booking. If there is no one Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, alternatively you could
available for the client to share a room the client will Office hours Mon-Fri 9.30am - 4.30pm
charged for holidays outside the UK seek legal advice.
be responsible for the single room supplement. Most T: 01285 740491
If we can find someone to take your place then you will excursions are included in the package. Clients would Your Financial Protection E: office@optionsholidays.co.uk
lose your deposit, plus an admin fee of £35, alternatively generally be expected to participate in all the excursions. When you buy an ATOL protected flight or flight inclusive
if you can find someone to take your place there will be If a client does ‘opt out’ of any excursion, it is not possible holiday from us you will receive an ATOL Certificate. optionsholidays.co.uk
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