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AVA TRAVEL (Leyland) Ltd
SUMMER
AUTUMN
WINTER
Christmas
2019
New Year
SPRING
2020
JULY 2019 to MARCH 2020
includes Christmas & New Year
AVA Travel (Leyland) Ltd
UNITED KINGDOM & EUROPEAN
COACH & AIR HOLIDAYS
Summer, Autumn, Winter including
Christmas & New Year 2019 plus Spring 2020
W E L C O M E
On behalf of everyone here at Ava Travel, it gives us great
pleasure to once again welcome you to our new selection of
autumn, winter and spring holidays, including Christmas and
New Year festivities for 2019/20. Capture the Christmas spirit
with our excellent selection of early Christmas themed breaks, or Fairford Air Tattoo
celebrate the festive period on one of our fully inclusive tours. see page 7
We take great pride in our growing reputation as a travel
company that offers a personal service. Our staff have many
years’ experience in the coach travel industry and from the
outset our team are on hand to ensure that your holiday is a
carefree, relaxing and memorable experience.
Royal Deeside
As always, we would like to thank all our loyal customers for their see page 8
support.
Paul, Vicci, Alan, Aubrey & Phil
A VA T R A V E L F R E E P I C K U P A R E A
We can pick you up outside this
map area for a small supplement
Stunning Ireland
see page 11
Thursford Spectacular
see page 23
New Year in Shropshire
see page 27
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WHY CHOOSE AVA TRAVEL?
This page of SPECIAL REQUESTS behind the wheel, they are thoroughly deposit, and subsequently the balance of
HOLIDAY INFORMATION Any special requests such as dietary, lift professional in every way. In addition wemonies paid as detailed in your booking
access etc should be made at the time of also engage the services of local guides confirmation form. The policy will also
is additional to our trading booking and MUST be entered on the who can give a more detailed account of include repatriation if required, arising
charter but does not form booking form. We will do our best to the area to be covered. from the cancellation or curtailment of
part of that charter, your provide what you want but WE your travel arrangements due to the
In the unlikely event that you have a problem
contract or any guarantees. CANNOT GUARANTEE IT. If fulfilment insolvency of
with any aspect of your holiday please ensure
that your driver/courier is informed Avatravel (Leyland)
WE HOPE THIS WILL HELP of your special request incurs any
Ltd. This insurance
additional costs, we will either invoice this immediately. Hoteliers will almost certainly
YOU TO PLAN YOUR prior to your departure or inform you has been arranged by Towergate
not accept any complaints after the holiday,
HOLIDAY WITH US AND that it will have to be paid locally. when they have not been made aware of theChapman Stevens through Zurich
GIVE YOU PEACE OF MIND DISABLED CLIENTS problem during the holiday. Insurance PLC. Please ensure you retain
DOOR TO DOOR TAXI SERVICE We try our best to provide holidays which WHAT DO I DO IF I HAVE TO COMPLAIN? the booking confirmation form as
Included in the price of all our holidays is all our customers can enjoy, but we do If you have a complaint during your evidence of cover and value.
a taxi collection service. Subject to living recognise that not all our holidays will be holiday particularly regarding your Policy exclusions: This policy will not
within our designated area map, this entirely suitable for people with accommodation or the quality of the cover any monies paid for Travel
disabilities, poor mobility or special needs. meals it is vitally important that you tell Insurance or any claim relating to Air
means a taxi or mini-bus will collect you
the driver/courier or supplier/hotelier at Flights. Please ensure the Company you
from your door at the start of your We would advise that it is a condition of
the earliest opportunity, so that they can have booked with has the appropriate
holiday and return you from the coach at your booking that you notify us (or your CAA / ATOL Bonds in place.
the end, thus avoiding all the hassle of travel agent) of your intention to bring any do their utmost to resolve the problem.
getting yourself and your luggage to a type of mobility aid to obtain our approval If on your return from holiday you remain TRAVEL DOCUMENTS
We will forward your travel documents
coach pick-up point. to carry same. Due to Health and Safety dissatisfied you should write within 14
and departure details approximately 4 - 6
QUALITY HOTELS UNITED KINGDOM regulations we are normally unable to days to our travel office in Leyland. You days prior to your holiday.
We place a great importance in providing carry the heavy and bulky Electric will need to quote your booking
Wheelchairs or Scooters. In certain reference number, destination and the CUSTOMER SURVEY
hotels of very high standards and are On all tours we provide a customer comment
constantly striving to improve further the circumstances we may be able to carry a departure date. If you do not tell us at form. These help us to ensure that our
quality of hotels included in our small mobility vehicle provided they the earliest opportunity about a problem customers are satisfied with the content and
programme. They are usually all of a 3 or conform to size and weight regulations. giving rise to your complaint we can not general standard of our holidays. It enables us
4 star standard and most importantly, ALL Please contact our reservations staff for take steps to investigate and rectify it. In to gauge if any changes are necessary based on
hotels include en-suite facilities, tea/coffee further details. deciding how to respond to your majority comments. We do take your
making facilities and colour TV in the PASSPORTS complaint we will take into account the comments into account and ‘thank you’ for
room. A valid 10 year passport is required on all date you first drew the problem to the your co-operation.
CONTINENTAL HOTELS Continental Holidays. This should be attention of our driver/courier or supplier. PASSENGER BEHAVIOUR
Please note the star rating shown for valid for at least 6 months after your A PERSONAL SERVICE We want all our customers to have a happy
hotels on the Continent is that which is return date. We pride ourselves on being able to offer and carefree holiday, but you must remember
allocated by the Tourist Authority of that LUGGAGE ALLOWANCE a personal service to each client. Every that you are responsible for your behaviour
particular country. It is unlikely for hotels Passengers are requested to restrict effort will be made to discuss your holiday and the effect it may have on others. If you or
on the Continent to provide tea/coffee luggage to one suitcase per person with a with you from the start and to assist with any member of your party is disruptive or
making facilities in bedrooms. Occasionally maximum weight of 20kg. An overnight any special requirements you may have to behaves in a way which, in our reasonable
we receive comments relating to the bag is essential on ferry crossings and make your time spent on holiday all the opinion, could cause damage or injury to
standard of food served for the evening advisable for overnight hotels. more comfortable. others or affect their enjoyment of their
meals. We can only emphasise that when NO SMOKING POLICY A WARM WELCOME FOR holiday, or which could damage property, we
travelling abroad the menus offered are For the comfort of all of our clients, we PEOPLE TRAVELLING ALONE have the right, after reasonable consideration,
normally associated with the country in do not permit smoking on board our If you are alone, please do not hesitate to to terminate your contract with us. If this
which you are staying. coaches. Regular refreshment stops are book with AVA Travel (Leyland) Ltd. Many happens we will have no further obligations or
In addition, whilst we endeavour to made during all of our holidays. of our regular customers hesitantly liability to you and will not be liable for any
ensure that our clients receive a choice of INCLUSIVE EXCURSION PROGRAMME booked at first and now re-book with refund, compensation or any costs you have
menu for evening dinner, there are a Each holiday includes a full programme of confidence. You are warmly welcomed to pay.
number of hotels, particularly on the excursions, usually consisting of 2 full day but please remember to book early as DATA PROTECTION POLICY
Continent, where this facility is not and 1 half day tours on an 8 day holiday. single rooms are always in demand. We will collect person identifiable information by lawful
offered. In addition certain admission charges are OVERNIGHT FERRY CROSSINGS/ and fair means and (where appropriate) with the
LUXURY AIR CONDITIONED also included, please refer to each HOTEL ACCOMMODATION knowledge or consent of the individual concerned.
TOURING COACHES itinerary for more details. These are Cabins on board ship normally have one Consent is granted under Article 4(11) of the GDPR as
Our fleet of Luxury Coaches feature: planned a long time in advance and whilst upper and one lower berth, however on clear affirmative action. Consent can be withdrawn at
• High back reclining seats changes are rare we do reserve the right certain routes we do include in the price any time by contacting us. Personal data held is only ever
• Tinted and bonded double glazing to amend the content and days of of the holiday cabins giving beds side by used for the purposes to complete our obligations for
• On board hot and cold drinks operation of the itinerary programme at side. Alternatively on payment of a which it is required and the extent necessary for any
• Height adjustable air suspension any time. Due to the implementation of supplement higher grade cabins can be additional purposes and service improvements. Therefore,
• Seat belts new driving hours, we may have to adjust reserved (please refer to each itinerary for information may only be used for internal operations,
• Toilet/washroom the advertised itinerary after departure further details). There are no single cabins including troubleshooting, data analysis, testing, research
statistical and survey purposes.
• Air Conditioning date and/or hire another coach for part of but a 2 berth cabin may be reserved for We will protect all information by using reasonable secure
(UK & European Tours) the tour sole occupancy on payment of the
appropriate supplement (enquire when safeguards against loss or theft as well as unauthorised
These coaches have proved popular with HELPFUL & FRIENDLY access. We will only retain personal information for as long
our clients appreciating the seat back DRIVER/COURIERS booking).
You will require an overnight bag on all as necessary for the fulfilment of those purposes and
folding tables and magazine racks. Throughout your holiday you will be services. Information may be shared with selected third
In the unlikely event we are unable to looked after by our own experienced and overnight ferry crossings and overnight
hotel accommodation to and from your parties including drivers, business partners, suppliers and
provide this class of vehicle for a particular fully trained driver/couriers. We are
proud of the high standards they set, main holiday destination. Please Note that sub-contractors. This will be to enable the fulfilment of any
holiday then an bookings you have made with us. Information may be
once on board ship, it is not possible to
alternative vehicle will be provided with knowledgeable, smartly dressed and safe requested and disclosed to bodies such as Police,
gain access to the luggage on the coach.
facilities as close as possible to the Government and Council agents to comply to the extent
standard facilities of our luxury touring YOUR FINANCIAL SECURITY that we are required to do so by law. Information may be
coaches. FOR COMPLETE PEACE OF backed up onto, or operated via, remote servers. We will
MIND take all steps reasonably necessary to ensure that your
AVAtravel (Leyland) data is treated securely and in accordance with this
Limited are a company Privacy Policy. Under your rights you may request to view
committed to customer data or be forgotten.
satisfaction. To do this you will need to write to us and supply
TRAVEL REGULATION appropriate Proof of Identity such as a copy of your
INSOLVENCY Driving Licence or Passport certified by a solicitor or bank
PROTECTION plus a copy of a utility bill showing your current address.
In accordance with ''The
Package Travel, Package
Tours Regulations 1992'' all IMPORTANT INFORMATION
passengers booking with IT IS NOW YOUR OWN RESPONSIBILITY
Avatravel (Leyland) Ltd are TO ENSURE YOUR SEATS BELTS ARE
fully insured for the initial SECURELY FASTENED AT ALL TIMES
WHILST TRAVELLING.
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MONTHLY HOLIDAY PLANNER July 2019 to March 2020
JULY 2019 NOVEMBER 2019 MARCH 2020
Day Date Month Days Destination Page Day Date Month Days Destination Page Day Date Month Days Destination Page
Monday 8 July 7 Luxembourg 5 Friday 8 November 4 Warners 22 Tuesday 17 March 5 Scotland 31
Vianden Thoresby Hall Perth
The Grand Duchy Entertainment Break Perfect Perthshire
of Luxembourg Inclusive Break
Monday 15 July 7 Paignton 6 Wednesday13 November 3 Chester 22
Picturesque Liverpool & the Monday 23 March 5 Babbacombe 31
South Devon Trafford Centre Mock Cruise
Friday 19 July 3 Fairford 7
Royal International Monday 18 November 5 Grantham 23
Air Tattoo Turkey & Tinsel in AVA TRAVEL
Monday 22 July 7 Newquay 6 Lincolnshire
Cornish Coast &
HOLIDAYS INCLUDE
Poldark Country Sunday 24 November 5 Thursford 23
Spectacular
Our July 2019 to
March 2020
AUGUST 2019 Friday 29 November 3 Kew 24 Holidays listed in the
Christmas at Kew
Thursday 1 August 5 Scotland 8
columns on the left & above
Aberdeen are by
Splendours of DECEMBER 2019 AVA Travel VIP Class Coach
Royal Deeside
Monday 12 August 5 Scotland 9 Monday 2 December 5 Llandudno 24
& include
Bute Holly & Misteltoe Door to Door Service
Isle of Bute - Lochs, in Llandudno
Castles & Culture
Saturday 17 August 4 Bristol & 9 Monday 9 December 5 Warners 25
The Torbay Express Turkey & Tinsel
An extraordinary at Cricket St. Thomas
Railway Journey
Friday 23 August 5 Ilfracombe 10 CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR
Delightful North Devon
Monday 23 December 5 Hampshire 26
SEPTEMBER 2019 Christmas in Hampshire CHANNEL ISLANDS - TAILOR-MADE
Sunday 1 September 5 Wortley 10 Monday 30 December 4 Telford 27 See Page 13 for
Peak District & New Year in Shropshire Our July to October 2019
Summer Wine
Monday 9 September 5 Ireland 11
Holidays to the Channel
Carrick on Shannon Islands by Air from
Stunning Ireland
JANUARY 2020
Liverpool & Manchester
Sunday 15 September 6 Scarborough 12
Yorkshire Heritage Monday 13 January 4 Dryman 28 which also include
Coast & Country All Inclusive Burns Night Door to Door Service
Sunday 22 September 7 Padstow 12
Padstow & Doc Martin’s
Cornwall FEBRUARY 2020
Monday 30 September 6 Great Yarmouth 19
Norfolk Coast & Country Sunday 9 February 3 The Cotswolds 28
The Pudding Club
OCTOBER 2019
Friday 21 February 3 Doncaster
Yorkshire Rhubarb
29
AVA TRAVEL DOOR
Sunday 6 October 6 Inverness 19
TO DOOR SERVICE
Scottish Highland Sunday 23 February 5 Tipperary 29
Railways Irish House Party All AVA Travel Holidays
Sunday 13 October 5 Dunadry 20
include Door to Door
Outstanding MARCH 2020
Northern Ireland Taxi Service
Sunday 20 October 7 Bournemouth 21 Monday 2 March 5 Criccieth 30
Scenic Dorset Coast Rolling Back the Years
Thursday 31 October 8 Sidmouth 21
Floral Town of Devon Friday 13 March 5 Swindon 30
The Cotswolds in
Springtime
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JULY 2019 ~ Luxembourg
LUXEMBOURG CITY
The Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
VIANDEN
The small town of Vianden has a picturesque
location on the banks of the River Our, set
amidst magnificent Luxembourg scenery, close
to the border with Germany. Vianden houses
many great buildings including a feudal manor, a
former Trinitarian church and cloister and a
rural art museum.
GRAND HOTEL VIANDEN
3 Star
www.grandhotelvianden.com
An intimate 3 star hotel with a good location in
pretty Vianden. The hotel has a cosy bar,
restaurant and terrace and the enthusiastic VIANDEN CASTLE
proprietors are on hand to ensure that everyone
ITINERARY offers a host of well preserved reminders of bygone
MONDAY
Depart Leyland 1200 for the journey to Hull and our days with its amphitheatre and thermal baths.
overnight ferry crossing to Zeebrugge with P&O SATURDAY
Ferries. Accommodation is in 2 berth sea view Check out of our hotel following breakfast. We
cabins with shower and toilet. Dinner is taken on travel through Belgium to Brugge (break) before
board. continuing to Zeebrugge and our ferry for the return
TUESDAY sailing to Hull. Accommodation is in 2 berth sea view
Breakfast on board ship. Re-join our coach for the cabins with shower and toilet. Dinner is taken on
journey via Belgium to Luxembourg. board.
WEDNESDAY SUNDAY
Half day guided tour of Vianden. Later continue to Breakfast on board ship before re-joining our coach
the Bernard Massard Caves in the Luxembourg town for the return journey to Leyland arriving midday.
has an enjoyable stay. The lift serves 3 of the
of Grevenmacher, where they produce over 4
million bottles of wine annually, for a guided tour and DEPARTURE NO OF PRICE PER SINGLE ROOM
DATE DAYS PERSON SUPPLEMENT
3 times wine tasting.
THURSDAY Monday 8 July 7 £695 £105
A full day excursion to Luxembourg city including a YOUR HOLIDAY PRICE INCLUDES Hotel & Ship
4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast accommodation
half day guided tour followed by time at leisure.
in en-suite rooms
Sights include Luxembourg Castle Ruins, the Grand Return ferry crossing from Hull-Rotterdam in
Ducal Palace and the Cathedral of Notre-Dame. 2 berth outside cabins with berths side by side,
FRIDAY shower & toilet including dinner & breakfast
An excursion to Trier for a guided tour. The oldest Excursions as specified
hotel's 4 floors. city in Germany, once the regional Roman capital, it Luxury VIP Class Coach travel throughout
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JULY 2019 ~ Paignton & Cornish Coast & Poldark
Picturesque South Devon
REDCLIFFE HOTEL ITINERARY
4 Star Tel 01803 526397 MONDAY
www.redcliffehotel.co.uk Depart Leyland at 0900 for the journey to Paignton
A superbly positioned privately owned hotel TUESDAY to SATURDAY
situated right on the seafront, with a wonderful At leisure in resort with the following included
excursions:
Full day ‘Round Robin’ excursion. This excursion
includes a sail along the River Dart from Totnes to
Dartmouth, from here cross the river by
ferryboat to Kingswear and a steam train ride
from Kingswear to Paignton.
Full day tour to Looe and Polperro
feeling of character. All bedrooms are en-suite
with TV and tea/coffee tray. Public rooms
LOOE HARBOUR
PAIGNTON HARBOUR
Long half day excursion to the Regency Town of
PAIGNTON Sidmouth.
Paignton is a delightful resort, set between two SUNDAY
rugged headlands with miles of sandy beach. Its include Check out of our hotel following breakfast for the
restaurant and return journey to Leyland.
colourful image is enhanced by a Marine Gardens
two lounges, all
Promenade, Pier and Harbour which are brought DEPARTURE NO OF PRICE PER SINGLE ROOM
with views of DATE DAYS PERSON SUPPLEMENT
to life at nightfall by seafront illuminations. the bay.
Paignton has good shopping facilities, two Monday 15 July 7 £595 Nil
Additional
theatres, together with a host of seaside YOUR HOLIDAY PRICE INCLUDES
facilities include 6 nights dinner, bed & breakfast
attractions. Our hotel occupies probably the best indoor and accommodation in en-suite rooms
position on the bay and is handy for all outdoor swimming pools, putting green and Admissions and Excursions as specified
amenities. hairdresser. THE HOTEL HAS A LIFT. Luxury VIP Class Coach travel throughout
Cornish Coast & Poldark Country
PENTIRE HOTEL
3 Star TEL 01637 872 334
www.pentirehotelnewquay.co.uk
Perched high on Newquay's Pentire Headland,
the 3 Star Pentire Hotel sits between Fistral
EDEN PROJECT
giant conservatories known as ‘Biomes‘ house
plants and trees from the tropics and the warm
Beach and the Gannel Estuary. All bedrooms are temperate regions of the world.
Full day excursion which begins with a drive to
St. Just-in-Roseland Church which is surrounded
NEWQUAY - TOWAN BEACH by sub-tropical trees and shrubs. Continue to
the fashionable resort of St. Mawes for lunch
NEWQUAY before visiting Cornwall’s only city, Truro.
Newquay is the focal point of the breathtaking Half day excursion to the delightful little town of
Cornish Riviera enjoying some of the finest and en-suite with TV, tea/coffee tray and free wi-fi. Padstow with its picturesque harbour.
THE HOTEL HAS A LIFT SUNDAY
dramatic coastline beaches in Europe. Seven Check out of our hotel following breakfast for the
miles of golden sands and sparkling silver waters ITINERARY return journey to Leyland
warmed by the Gulf Stream make Newquay MONDAY
probably the premier resort in the West Country. Depart Leyland at 0800 for the journey to DEPARTURE NO OF PRICE PER SINGLE ROOM
Newquay. DATE DAYS PERSON SUPPLEMENT
This South-Western part of England boasts a mild Monday 22 July 7 £590 Nil
TUESDAY to SATURDAY
climate which probably explains the variety of At leisure in resort with the following included YOUR HOLIDAY PRICE INCLUDES
Cornish gardens. It is well placed to enjoy much 6 nights dinner, bed & breakfast accommodation
excursions:
of the area’s history and obvious beauty, from the Morning excursion to captivating Mevagissey,
in en-suite rooms
Admission to the Eden Project
stunning dramatic northern coastline to the an ancient fishing port with narrow streets.
Excursions as specified
The afternoon will be spent at the dramatic
infamous rugged Land’s End. Luxury VIP Class Coach travel throughout
globed garden that is the Eden Project. Two
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JULY 2019 ~ Royal International Air Tattoo
SPECIAL
TOUR
Early Booking
Essential
RAF COSFORD
FAIRFORD
Few events can rival the intensity, drama and
spectacle on offer at the world's greatest
airshow. The Royal International Air Tattoo is
the action packed event of the summer for the
whole family. As usual there will be the breath-
taking performances from some of the most
exciting high flying aerobatic teams as well as
many air displays. In addition, there will be
over 300 aircraft from all over the world to view
at your leisure.
MILLENNIUM MADEJSKI
HOTEL 4 Star
Tel 01189 253500
www.millenniumhotels.com
Our base for the Royal International Air Tattoo
is the newly refurbished Millennium Madejski
Hotel in Reading. All bedrooms are en-suite
with TV, tea/coffee tray and free wi-fi.
BOTH PHOTOGRAPHS ABOVE OF RAF GOSFORD
ITINERARY DEPARTURE NO OF PRICE PER SOLE USE OF
FRIDAY DATE DAYS PERSON DOUBLE ROOM
Depart Leyland at 1000 for the journey firstly to
RAF Cosford Museum for a visit before continuing
Friday 19 July 3 £345 £45
our journey to Reading. YOUR HOLIDAY PRICE INCLUDES
2 nights dinner, bed & breakfast
SATURDAY and SUNDAY accommodation in en-suite rooms
Two full days admission to the spectacular Royal 2 days admission to the
The hotel's leisure facilities include a swimming International Air Tattoo. Returning to Leyland after Royal International Air Tattoo
pool, Jacuzzi & sauna. the show on Sunday. Excursions as specified
THE HOTEL HAS A LIFT. Luxury VIP Class Coach travel throughout
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AUGUST 2019 ~ Royal Deeside
NEW
4 STAR
HOTEL
LOCH MUICK CAIRNGORMS NATIONAL PARK ROYAL DEESIDE
Splendours of Royal Deeside
ABERDEEN
Royal Deeside, stretching inland from the east
coast is a cultural and historic paradise
containing such well known locations as Braemar,
Crathie, The Grampion Mountains, the
spectacular Cairngorms and Aviemore. It is a
picturesque landscape of river, mountain and
panoramic views with breathtaking countryside.
Castles and Malt Whisky distilleries are here in
abundance.
DOUBLETREE BY HILTON
ABERDEEN
4 Star Tel 01224 633339
www.hilton.com/DoubleTree/Aberdeen
Doubletree by Hilton Hotel is located in Aberdeen
city centre, perfect for enjoying Aberdeen's wealth
CRATHES CASTLE
Deeside. All bedrooms in this hotel are en-suite
with TV, tea/coffee tray.
THE HOTEL HAS A LIFT.
ITINERARY
THURSDAY
Depart Leyland at 0800 for the journey to
Aberdeen
FRIDAY to SUNDAY
At leisure in resort with the following included
of parks, gardens, museums, galleries and more.
excursions:
It is also ideally situated for this tour covering Royal
Full day excursion. We travel along the coast
road to Stonehaven (short break), continue to STONEHAVEN
Banchory (lunch break). Later we travel to
Crathes Castle for an afternoon visit. DEPARTURE NO OF PRICE PER SOLE USE OF
DATE DAYS PERSON DOUBLE ROOM
Full day excursion travelling along the south
shore of the River Dee to Ballater (break). Thursday1 August 5 £395 £100
Continue to Braemar via the Linn of Dee. YOUR HOLIDAY PRICE INCLUDES
4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast accommodation
Return to our hotel via the north shore.
MONDAY in en-suite rooms
Admission to Crathes Castle
Check out of our hotel following breakfast for the Excursions as specified
return journey to Leyland. Luxury VIP Class Coach travel throughout
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AUGUST 2019 ~ Isle of Bute & Torbay Express
Isle of Bute ~ Lochs, Castles & Culture
GLENBURN HOTEL including the magnificent
3 Star Tel 01700 502500 Kelvingrove Art Gallery and
www.theglenburnhotel.co.uk Museum, the award-winning NEW
Riverside and the St Mungo
The hotel is set in a prime position atop delightful
terraced gardens and commands fabulous views Museum of Religious Life and TOUR
Art. In the afternoon we return
to Wemyss Bay for our return
crossing to Rothesay.
THURSDAY
This morning, we take a ferry from Rhubodach to
Colintraive from where we travel along the shores of
the tranquil Loch Fyne to Inveraray Castle &
Gardens, where we enjoy a guided tour. After lunch
in the tea room (not included) we journey through
overlooking Rothesay Bay and the Cowal spectacular Scottish scenery via the Rest and be
Peninsula. All bedrooms are en-suite with TV & Thankful viewpoint to beautiful Loch Lomond, with a
tea/coffee tray. THE HOTEL HAS A LIFT. refreshment stop at the picture postcard village of
Luss. We then continue via the Erskine Bridge and
ITINERARY Gourock until we reach Wemyss Bay where we
MONDAY travel by ferry back to Rothesay.
Depart Leyland at 0900 for the journey to Bute. FRIDAY
TUESDAY Check out of our hotel following breakfast for the
This morning we visit the neo-gothic Mount return journey to Leyland.
Stuart House and Gardens, one of the most
technologically advanced houses of its age, set in DEPARTURE NO OF PRICE PER SINGLE ROOM
DATE DAYS PERSON SUPPLEMENT
LOCH LOMOND
300 acres of landscaped gardens, woodland and
coast. In the afternoon, we enjoy a scenic tour of Monday 12 August 5 £450 Nil
the island before we arrive back in Rothesay, Limited Availability
YOUR HOLIDAY PRICE INCLUDES
BUTE where we spend the rest of the afternoon at 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast accommodation
Beautiful Bute is one of the most accessible leisure. in en-suite rooms
Scottish islands, just a short ferry ride across the WEDNESDAY Services of a local guide
This morning, we journey to the mainland from Admissions and excursions as specified
Firth of Clyde. It is a short trip from Wemyss
Rothesay to Wemyss Bay by ferry from where we Luxury VIP Class Coach travel throughout
Bay to the Victoriana meets art deco-style resort
travel to Glasgow. We will have time at leisure to ADDITIONAL SUPPLEMENT
of Rothesay, with its palm trees and promenade. Sea View Rooms £24pp (Limited Availability)
explore the city’s numerous cultural attractions
An Extraordinary Railway Journey
HAMPTON BY HILTON train is due in Kingswear at
BRISTOL CITY 4 Star lunchtime and then you have the
Tel 0117 944 6888 afternoon to explore. Your NEW
ticket includes the foot
http://hamptoninn3.hilton.com
Our base for this fantastic week-end is the 4 star passenger ferry across to TOUR
Dartmouth. The train is due to
leave Kingswear around 5pm.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Dinner at the
hotel is not
included this
evening due to the
late arrival of the
train back in
Bristol. Whilst in
Dartmouth you
Hampton by Hilton Bristol City Centre and is ideally should take the
BRISTOL MARINA opportunity to
situated in the heart of the city centre.
BRISTOL & obtain something
to eat for the
THE TORBAY EXPRESS return journey.
The steam-hauled ‘Torbay Express’ and the old MONDAY
GWR ‘West of England Main Line’ together make Day at leisure in Bristol
one of the most enchanting railway journey’s TUESDAY
anywhere in the world. Reviving the name and Check out of our hotel following breakfast for the
spirit of a famous holiday express that last ran in return journey to Leyland
1961, ‘The Torbay Express’ unleashes a nostalgia
DEPARTURE NO OF PRICE PER SINGLE ROOM
of the old days of steam. This is a dream DATE DAYS PERSON SUPPLEMENT
travelogue, leaving Bristol and whisking across the All bedrooms are en-suite with TV, tea/coffee tray
and free wi-fi. THE HOTEL HAS A LIFT. Saturday 17 Aug 4 £455 £79
flat Somerset levels to Taunton, charging through YOUR HOLIDAY PRICE INCLUDES
the Blackdown Hills and the Exe Valley to Exeter, 3 nights bed & breakfast accommodation
the Exe and Teign estuaries, then alongside the sea
ITINERARY in en-suite rooms
SATURDAY Dinner on Saturday and Monday nights only
wall from Dawlish Warren to Teignmouth and the Depart Leyland at 1000 for the journey to Bristol Torbay Express return ticket
last lap takes us on through the delightful wooded
SUNDAY Excursions as specified
estate once owned by Agatha Christie. Journey’s After breakfast we cross to Bristol Temple Meads Luxury VIP Class Coach travel throughout
end is the old riverside terminus at Kingswear. station to connect with the ‘Torbay Express‘. The
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AUGUST/SEPT 2019 ~ North Devon & Peak District
Delightful North Devon NEW
OSBORNE HOTEL SATURDAY to MONDAY
3 Star TEL 01271 863641 At leisure in Ilfracombe with TOUR
www.osbornehotel-devon.co.uk the following included
The family run Osborne hotel is ideally situated excursions:
to explore Ilfracombe. The Tunnels Beaches Full day excursion to the picturesque resort of
Lynmouth where we have time to explore the
narrow streets and maybe take the Cliff Railway
to the twin village of Lynton. From here we
make our way to the lovely village of Dunster,
with its famous castle and octagonal Yarn
Market. Our return takes us through Exford and
the Exmoor National Park.
Full day excursion to Bude (break) and then the
picture postcard fishing village of Clovelly. The
main stepped, cobbled street has flower strewn
cottages lining each side. From the harbour at
the bottom you have wonderful views of
within 1 minute walk away and the Landmark Clovelly’s white cottages. Admission is included
Theatre and seafront just a short 5 minute walk. to the Visitor Centre.
TUESDAY
Check out of our hotel following breakfast for the
return journey to Leyland
ILFRACOMBE HARBOUR AT NIGHT
DEPARTURE NO OF PRICE PER SINGLE ROOM
DATE DAYS PERSON SUPPLEMENT
Friday 23 August 5 £350 £10
ILFRACOMBE All bedrooms are en-suite with TV, tea/coffee tray YOUR HOLIDAY PRICE INCLUDES Limited Availability
Ilfracombe is the leading holiday resort in North and free wi-fi. THE HOTEL HAS A LIFT. 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast accommodation
Devon. It sits snugly amongst the rugged cliffs of in en-suite rooms
the Atlantic coast, and has a charming natural
ITINERARY Admission to Clovelly Visitor Centre
FRIDAY Excursions as specified
harbour and elegant Victorian architecture. Depart Leyland at 0900 for the journey to Luxury VIP Class Coach travel throughout
Ilfracombe
Peak District & Summer Wine
WORTLEY HALL TUESDAY
Tel 0114 288 2100 Today we head into the Peak
District and visit the delightful
NEW
www.wortleyhall.org.uk
Wortley Hall is a stately home in the small South town of Bakewell, famous for TOUR
Yorkshire village of Wortley, just 6 miles from the its Bakewell Pudding and Tart.
historic market town of Penistone. The hotel is set Later we continue to the
magnificent and stately Chatsworth House, with
over 30 rooms and art collections in the house and
105 acres of wonderful gardens.
WEDNESDAY
Explore Summer Wine Country today. Holmfirth, a
quirky and lovely market town, is home to Nora
Batty’s steps, Sid’s Cafe and Compo’s former home,
which is now the Last of the Summer Wine
Exhibition and Wrinkled Stocking Tea Room. Enjoy a
truly unique 45 minute TV locations tour in and
around Holmfirth on a narrow-bodied 25 seater
coach. Return via the scenic ‘Snake Pass’ and past
the reservoirs where the famous Dambusters
within 26 acres of picturesque formal woodland. trained in World War 2.
All bedrooms are en-suite with TV, tea/coffee tray THURSDAY
and free wi-fi. THE HOTEL HAS A LIFT. Check out of our hotel following breakfast for the
return journey to Leyland
ITINERARY
SUNDAY
SUMMER WINE COUNTRY - HOLMFIRTH Depart Leyland at 1000 for the journey to Wortley
MONDAY
DEPARTURE NO OF PRICE PER SINGLE ROOM
This morning enjoy a fascinating guided tour of the DATE DAYS PERSON SUPPLEMENT
house and gardens at Wortley Hall, originally an
WORTLEY ancestral home, steeped in history and heritage.
Sunday 1 Sept 5 £415 Nil
Stay in an historic hall and explore Summer Wine YOUR HOLIDAY PRICE INCLUDES
This afternoon we visit nearby Wortley village.
Country, the glorious Peak District scenery and 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast accommodation
Tonight an after dinner speaker will give a talk on in en-suite rooms
stately Chatsworth House. the history of Wortley Hall. Admissions and Excursions as specified
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NEW
TOUR
CARRICK ON SHANNON
Stunning Ireland
lounge, a quirky nautical themed bar and a spacious county town of Fermanagh. We enjoy a guided tour
CARRICK ON restaurant serving locally sourced cuisine. of Enniskillen Castle Museum which houses
SHANNON All bedrooms are en-suite with TV & tea/coffee tray. Fermanagh County Museum and The Inniskillings
We explore the beauty of “Real Ireland” from THE HOTEL HAS A LIFT but only a few rooms with Museum before spending time at leisure. After
no stair access. lunch, we travel to the shores of Upper Lough Erne
the pretty town of Carrick-on-Shannon. to board the Inishcruiser for a relaxing cruise to
Highlights of our tour include a cruise on ITINERARY
beautiful Lough Erne followed by a tour of Crom MONDAY
Castle with the Earl of Erne himself. Depart Leyland at 0900 for the journey to Holyhead
and the 1410 ferry to Dublin. Rejoin our coach for
the journey across country to Carrick.
BUSH HOTEL TUESDAY
3 Star Tel 00353 7196 71000 We begin today with a visit to Ireland’s oldest
www.bushhotel.com pottery producer, Belleek Pottery, where we enjoy
The family owned Bush Hotel is located on the a 30 minute guided tour and a visit to the Tea Room
main street of the pretty town of Carrick-on- (not included) before we travel on to Sligo. We
spend the afternoon at leisure here, exploring the
town, following in the footsteps of its most famous
resident, W.B. Yeats.
WEDNESDAY
Today, we step outside our hotel and walk the short
distance to the marina to board our Pleasure Cruiser
for a relaxing 1 hour cruise on the mighty River
Shannon. We enjoy on-board entertainment and CROM CASTLE
guided commentary before returning to Carrick-on
Crom Castle where we enjoy a private group tour
personally conducted by the Earl of Erne. Our
exclusive tour includes being served afternoon tea in
Shannon. The warmly decorated, traditional the Victorian Conservatory.
reception area features a grand piano and open FRIDAY
Check out of the hotel following breakfast for the
return journey to Dublin and the 1430 ferry to
Holyhead. Rejoin our coach for the return journey
to Leyland.
DEPARTURE NO OF PRICE PER SOLE USE OF
DATE DAYS PERSON DOUBLE ROOM
Monday 9 Sept 5 £505 £80
YOUR HOLIDAY PRICE INCLUDES
LOUGH ERNE
4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast accommodation
Shannon, where we have the remainder of the day in en-suite rooms
Hotel’s entertainment programme
to enjoy at leisure in this picturesque town.
Admission and Excursions as specified
fireplace – one of several throughout this 18th THURSDAY Luxury VIP Class Coach travel throughout
century hotel. The hotel boasts a traditional We spend time this morning in Enniskillen, the
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Yorkshire Heritage Coast & Country
PARK MANOR HOTEL
2 Star
Tel 01723 372090 Client
www.parkmanor.co.uk
The Park Manor Hotel is highly rated
situated in one of Hotel
transfer to the railway station for a memorable
ride by steam train through the Yorkshire Dales
National Park to Whitby. Free time in Whitby
before returning to our hotel by coach.
Full day in the ancient and historic city of York. In
York there are lots of things to see and do –
The National Railway Museum, The Jorvik centre,
wander around the
excellent shops and of
course, no visit to York
Scarborough's areas of natural beauty overlooking is complete without
Peasholm Park. All bedrooms are en-suite with TV, seeing magnificent York
tea/coffee tray, hairdryer and free wi-fi. Minster. Late afternoon
THE HOTEL HAS A LIFT. return to Scarborough.
FRIDAY
SCARBOROUGH ITINERARY Check out of our hotel
SUNDAY following breakfast for
SCARBOROUGH Depart Leyland at 1000 for the journey to the return journey to
Scarborough Leyland
Scarborough the premier coastal resort in this MONDAY to THURSDAY
region is known for its twin bays, excellent At leisure in Scarborough with the following
amenities and fine beaches. Set in an area of DEPARTURE NO OF PRICE PER SINGLE ROOM
included excursions: DATE DAYS PERSON SUPPLEMENT
unsurpassed natural beauty it has delighted Full day excursion commencing with a visit to
visitors since Victorian times. For those who like a Filey, an old-world fishing village with quaint Sunday 15 Sept 6 £545 Nil
cottages and Edwardian Houses. We continue to YOUR HOLIDAY PRICE INCLUDES
leisurely pace there are a number of beautiful
Flamborough Head to see the picturesque cove 5 nights dinner, bed & breakfast accommodation
parks and gardens, tree walks, the clocktower on in en-suite rooms
and towering chalk cliffs, then on to the popular
the south cliff and an elegant promenade.The resort of Bridlington. Rail journey from Pickering to Whitby
Victorian terraces and miles of golden sand make Full day excursion which begins with a visit to
Excursions as specified
Luxury VIP Class Coach travel throughout
this a resort of many faces. the delightful market town of Pickering. Later
Padstow & Doc Martin’s Cornwall
PADSTOW HARBOUR HOTEL ITINERARY
4 Star TEL 01841 532486 SUNDAY
www.the-metropole.co.uk Depart Leyland at 0800 for the journey to Padstow
The 4 Star Padstow Harbour Hotel is situated MONDAY to FRIDAY
overlooking the famous 'foodie' harbour town of At leisure in Padstow with the following included
Padstow and the stunning Camel Estuary. excursions:
The combination of splendid Full day excursion. Firstly to Doc Martin’s Port
Victorian architecture with Wenn before proceeding to King Arthurs
relaxing comfortable rooms, 4 STAR Country. We drive along the rugged coast to
pretty Boscastle Harbour then Tintagel.
Luxury Full day excursion which begins with a leisurely
Hotel drive following a picturesque route down the
Roseland Peninsula to St. Mawes, with its
colourful harbour and imposing castle. Later a
visit to Truro, a pretty cathedral town.
Long half day excursion. We visit ‘The Lost
Gardens of Heligan’, over 200 acres of superb
working Victorian Gardens together with a
PADSTOW magnificent complex of walled gardens
(admission and guided tour included).
PADSTOW SATURDAY
Padstow is a charming working fishing port where Check out of our hotel following breakfast for the
watching the everyday ebb and flow of harbour life return journey to Leyland
is a perfect way to spend a day. Surrounded by superb award-winning food and fantastic views,
glorious sandy beaches, no less than 7 bays are makes this hotel the perfect base for a visit to this
within a five minute drive, the town's gorgeous fascinating and
beautiful part of DEPARTURE NO OF PRICE PER SOLE USE OF
setting at the head of the Camel River Estuary Cornwall. DATE DAYS PERSON DOUBLE ROOM
and the natural beauty of the surrounding area – Hotel facilities Sunday 22 Sept 7 £740 £336
its rugged coastline, quiet coves and fabulous include an outdoor YOUR HOLIDAY PRICE INCLUDES
walks make it a must-visit. For foodies, Padstow is swimming pool. 6 nights dinner, bed & breakfast accommodation
a dream destination as the town majors in fresh, All bedrooms en- in en-suite rooms
Excursions as specified
locally produced food and is famous for the suite with TV,
Luxury VIP Class Coach travel throughout
restaurants of celebrity chefs including Rick Stein tea/coffee tray, hairdryer & free wi-fi.
THE HOTEL HAS A LIFT. ADDITIONAL SUPPLEMENT
and Paul Ainsworth.. Sea View Twin Room £75 per person
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AVA Travel
(Leyland) Ltd
TAILOR-MADE BREAKS TO JERSEY & GUERNSEY
JERSEY GUERNSEY
flying from LIVERPOOL flying from MANCHESTER
with Easyjet with Aurigny Airlines
Staying at the Norfolk Lodge Jersey’s capital, St Helier. The 65 Staying at he Saints Bay Hotel or PANDORA HOTEL
Hotel, the Fort D’Auvergne Hotel bedroom hotel is traditional in style the Pandora Hotel for either 2 Star
or Monterey Hotel for 8 days. and offers air conditioned seafront 5 or 8 days. www.pandorahotel.co.uk
table d’hote restaurant and The Pandora Hotel is conveniently
NORFOLK LODGE HOTEL outstanding luxury indoor pool
SAINTS BAY HOTEL situated in an elevated position
ST HELIER complex with unrivalled views over
GUERNSEY 3 Star within a ten minute stroll of the
3 Star The Saints Bay Hotel, Guernsey
the bay. provides exceptionally comfortable
www.morvanhotels.com A LIFT SERVES MOST BEDROOMS. and well appointed three star hotel
The 101 bedroom Norfolk Lodge
accommodation with a highly
Hotel occupies a substantial landmark MONTEREY HOTEL commended status awarded by the
site in a residential area of St.Helier 3 Star
Tel 01534 873006
www.morvanhotels.com
Located a short stroll through the centre of St Peter Port and the
Millennium Town Park from the town harbour. Set in the historic quarter
of the town, the Pandora is next
of St Helier, the Monterey Hotel
Guernsey Tourist Board. The hotel is
and offers guests a superb indoor uniquely situated on the south coast
swimming pool complex. The town cliffs at Icart Point, an un spoilt
centre, along with shops and beaches, headland on the most southerly tip of
are 10-minute walk away. The hotel Guernsey. The scenery from the
has a very spacious lounge bar area immediately adjacent cliff paths is door to the house of the exiled
and an expansive first floor sun- amongst the most stunning in the French novelist, Victor Hugo; a visit
offers a high standard of comfort and Channel Islands and ranks with the to his extraordinary dwelling is a
service. Leisure facilities include a best of other world-wide coastal must! Many rooms offer garden and
luxury indoor swimming pool, scenery. All rooms are ensuite and valley views and some command
include: tea/coffee making, hair views of the sea and outlying
outdoor pool, steam room and spa.
dryers, colour television, direct dial islands. All bedrooms are en-suite
All bedrooms are en-suite with TV, telephones, iron, ironing boards, with TV, tea/coffee tray and wi-fi.
tea/coffee tray & wi-fi. dressing gowns and free WiFi. THE HOTEL DOES NOT
THE HOTEL HAS A LIFT. THE HOTEL HAS A LIFT. HAVE A LIFT.
terrace. Regular live entertainment
and dancing. Freshly prepared JERSEY & GUERNSEY JERSEY GUERNSEY
catering and an ‘all day menu’ is also HOLIDAYS HOTEL Norfolk Fort Monterey HOTEL
available. Each bedroom has flat Important Passenger Pandora Hotel Saints Bay Hotel
Date Lodge d’Auvergne Hotel
screen freeview TV and tea/coffee Information 8 days 8 days 8 days
DEPOSIT: £150 per person
No Days 5 days 8 days 5 days 8 days
making facilities. Free WIFI June 29 30 June
throughout the hotel. FLIGHTS: All the tours on £755 £895 £915 to 25 Aug £640 £755 £645 £785
this page are booked July 6
THE HOTEL HAS LIFT ACCESS TO 1 Sept
through Destination to 22 Sept £630 £755 £645 £785
MOST BEDROOMS but there are Specialists ATOL No 9503 July
29 Sept £600 £705 £625 £750
many stairs around the hotel making for whom we act as agents 13, 20, 27 £800 £895 £915 to 31 Oct
it unsuitable for anyone with mobility and bookings are subject to Aug 3, 10, 17
problems. their booking conditions. YOUR HOLIDAY PRICE INCLUDES
PHOTO-ID: All passengers Aug 24 £755 £895 £915 Return flights from Liverpool with Easyjet
FORT D’AUVERGNE must be in possession of a
Photo-ID at check-in. The (Jersey) or Return flight from Manchester with
HOTEL ST HELIER Aug 31
following forms of ID will be Aurigny Airlines (Guernsey)
3 Star £755 £865 £885
accepted: Valid Passport, Sept 7, 14
www.morvanhotels.com Meet, greet on arrival at Jersey & Guernsey
Valid Photographic Driving
The Fort d’Auvergne Hotel is Licence, Citizen Card or Valid Airports
Sept 21, 28 £710 £820 £840
bordered by the sea and sandy beach Photographic National ID Return transfers from Jersey & Guernsey
Card Airports to chosen Hotel
PASSPORTS: Should you Oct 5, 12,
decide to spend a day in 660 £790 £805 4 or 7 nights accommodation at chosen Hotel
19, 26
France, then a valid 10-year Full English breakfast & table d'hote dinner daily
passport is required.
BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE: Single Room All bedrooms ensuite with tea/coffee tray & TV
Supplement £70pp £70pp £70pp
The baggage allowance on Half day familiarisation tour (Guernsey)
flights to the Channel Islands
is 20kg (approx 42lbs) per Estimated prices - Please note that air fares are subject to fluctuation and therefore may increase as
on two sides and occupies what is the date of departure nears resulting in a supplement to the prices above.
person
one of the best maritime positions in We regret we are unable to accept Travel Agency Bookings on Jersey & Guernsey Flight Tours.
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IMPORTANT It is a condition of travel with AVA Travel (Leyland) Ltd that all clients are adequately insured.
Please complete the details below of your travel insurance arrangements, and sign the Insurance Disclaimer.
YOUR TRAVEL INSURANCE DETAILS
INSURANCE COMPANY
POLICY No.
EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE SERVICE
INSURANCE DISCLAIMER
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your company against any expense which anyone in my party may incur as a result of having inadequate insurance protection with effect from today.
SIGNED DATE
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Cheques made payable to AVA Travel (Leyland) Ltd The balance will be due 8 weeks prior to departure.
It is a condition of travel that you complete and sign this Booking Form.
I have read and understand and accept for myself and on behalf of all others named the terms and conditions printed in the brochure.
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Avatravel (Leyland) Ltd - Holiday Insurance We summarise below the details of the insurance cover provided which also includes
We have arranged with Global Travel Insurance Services Ltd a holiday insurance 24-hour emergency service from Towergate Assistance. The following is a brief
policy specially designed with our holidays in mind. This policy is insured by ETI – summary of the cover available. Full details of the cover, conditions and exclusions
International Travel Protection (ERV), the UK branch of Europäische will be forwarded with your confirmation of booking. In any event you may ask for a
Reiseverscherung AG, who are Licensed by the Bundesanstalt für specimen copy of the policy wording before booking should you wish to examine
Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht (BAFIN – www.bafin.de) and approved by the Financial this in advance.
Conduct Authority to undertake insurance business in the UK.
SECTION OF COVER MAXIMUM SUMS INSURED AND/OR MAXIMUM EXCESS PER PERSON
BENEFITS PER PERSON
1 – Cancellation Up to £3,000 £50 or more depending on your age
and medical conditions. See the Special Conditions below.
2 – Travel delay 1) Delayed departure up to £60 (£20
after 12 hours and £10 per 12 hours
delay thereafter) or £50 for abandonment only.
2) Abandonment of trip up to £3,000
(after 12 hour delay)
3 – Missed departure Up to £500 for trips outside the United Kingdom No excess
4 – Personal accident Up to £15,000 (subject to age) No excess
5 – Medical and other expenses
including curtailment Up to £5,000,000 including £250 emergency dental
treatment, additional accommodation, travelling/
repatriation expenses if you are hospitalised or
have to stay beyond your return date
(limited to £1,500 for trips solely within the £75 (£50 curtailment) or more depending on
United Kingdom), £5,000 for return of body or ashes your age and medical conditions.
(limited to £2,500 for death in the United Kingdom), See the Special Conditions below.
£2,500 for funeral expenses abroad, £100 for taxi
fares and telephone calls necessarily incurred,
curtailment costs up to £3,000 and additional
travelling expenses if you have to return home
early (limited to £300 for trips solely within
the United Kingdom
6 – Hospital benefit £10 per day up to a maximum of £100 (UK) No excess
£15 per day up to a maximum of £300 (C. Isles & Europe)
7 – Personal property Up to £2,000 baggage, £75 delayed baggage,
valuables total £200, single article limit £200 and
£500 for personal money (cash limited to £250) £50 except for delayed baggage
and £50 for children aged under 16
8 – Loss of passport expenses Up to £200 including loss or theft of your visa No Excess
9 - Personal liability Up to £2,000,000 £250
10 – Legal costs and expenses Up to £25,000 No excess
A special feature of this policy is that you do not need to declare your medical There are also some main health exclusions that apply to all persons as follows:
conditions. 1. Where you (or any person upon whose health the trip depends) have or
Otherwise the Special Conditions of this policy are as follows: have had symptoms which are awaiting or receiving investigation, tests,
1. No trip is booked or undertaken against medical advice or for the purpose treatment, referral or the results of any of the foregoing.
of obtaining medical treatment. 2. Any terminal illness suffered by you (or any person upon whose health the
2. If your health changes after the start date of your policy you must contact trip depends).
the insurer to make sure that your cover is not affected. 3. Any medical condition for which you (or any person upon whose health the
3. If you have a medical condition, you must obtain written confirmation from trip depends) have within 12 months prior to the date of issue of this
your medical practitioner that there is no reason why you should not travel. insurance been diagnosed with a medical condition or have been admitted
or undergone a procedure/ intervention.
4. Any claims on medical grounds where you fail to provide a medical
certificate or other suitable evidence from a medical practitioner of the need
to cancel the trip.
This policy is only available to residents of the United Kingdom. The definition of
residents of the United Kingdom is any person who is staying in or has lived in the
United Kingdom for more than 12-months, or if studying or working in the United
Kingdom for more than 6-months.
Avatravel (Leyland) Ltd is an Appointed Representative of Global Travel Insurance
Services Ltd who is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority
(firm reference 305686) being permitted to advise and arrange general insurance
contracts. Our status can be checked on the Financial Conduct Authority Register by
visiting www.fca.org.uk or calling 0845 606 9966.
INSURANCE PREMIUM RATES
PERIOD OF TRAVEL UK (including Isle of Man) EUROPE (including Eire,Madeira and the Channel Islands)
3 days £16.00 -
4 days £17.00 -
5 days £18.00 -
6 days £19.00 £35.00
7 days £20.00 £38.00
8 days £21.00 £38.00
Insurance rates above include Insurance Premium Tax
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The EC Directive 90.3141EC on package travel, package holidays and package 6. STATUTORY AUTHORITIES
tours requires AVA Travel (Leyland) Ltd to take out adequate financial cover to This brochure is issued subject to applicable Acts of Parliament and
provide protection. Our Fair Trading Agreement on holiday information sets Government Regulations and the company reserves the right to modify
out clearly and simply the responsibilities which we at AVA Travel (Leyland) Ltd itineraries to conform with requests from the competent authorities in the
have to you and which you in turn have to us when a contract is made United Kingdom and any other sovereign state through which the tour runs.
between us. The contract is made when you make a booking and we accept it 7. CONDITIONS OF CARRIAGE
by written confirmation on the terms set out in this brochure. When signing the When you travel on an aircraft, train or ship, the conditions of carriage of that
booking form for your holiday you will sign on behalf of yourself and others carrier apply and are subject to National and International conditions which may
named in your party, that you have read, understood and have accepted these limit or exclude liability. Your contract made under the terms of this Agreement
is subject to English law and jurisdiction. Some coach journeys are operated by
conditions and the holiday information provided in this brochure. Your vehicles other than those owned by AVA Travel (Leyland) Ltd and the
obligation is to pay the price of the holiday and to recognise your liabilities if specification may be different to that detailed in this brochure. The Public
you wish to alter the holiday or have to make a cancellation. On our part we Service Vehicle (Conduct of Driver, Conductors and Passengers) Regulations as
have obligations to provide you with the holiday you have booked. Our amended 1990, apply to all coaches throughout any holiday in the UK-
specification of that holiday and our terms are clearly stated in this brochure. 8. OTHER TERMS -
Your contract is entered into with AVA Travel (Leyland) Ltd. Any other ON HOLIDAY YOU MAY NOT
subsidiary companies of AVA Travel (Leyland) Ltd involved in the booking or (a) Bring a pet or any other animal (other than guide dogs in the UK and
management of your holiday shall be deemed to act as our agents. This Fair Eire only and by arrangement).
Trading Agreement applies to all holidays sold from this brochure. (b) Play a radio cassette player on a coach.
Your Contract with AVA Travel (Leyland) Ltd AVA Travel (Leyland) Ltd reserves the unconditional right to refuse a booking or
1. YOU PAY A DEPOSIT terminate a clients holiday in the event of unreasonable conduct which in AVA
When you make your booking you must complete a Booking Form, accepting Travel (Leyland) Ltd opinion is likely to cause damage, distress, danger or
on behalf of all your party the terms of the contract and pay a deposit per annoyance to other clients, employees, property or to any third party. If you
person of £50, except where stated in brochure. are prevented from travelling or continuing your holiday by such a termination
2. YOU PAY THE BALANCE AVA Travel (Leyland) Ltd’s responsibility for your holiday thereupon ceases.
The balance of the tour must be paid via the office at which you make your Full cancellation charges will apply and AVA Travel (Leyland) Ltd will be under
booking at least 8 weeks before the holiday departure date. If the balance is no obligation for any refund, compensation or loss, which you may incur.
not paid in time we reserve the right to cancel your holiday retain your deposit You are responsible for ensuring you are at the correct departure point at the
and apply cancellation charges set out in paragraph 4 'If you cancel your holiday' correct time and we cannot be liable for any loss or expense suffered by
If you book within 8 weeks of the departure date you must pay the full amount passengers because of their late arrival at any departure point.
at the time of booking. Excursions are included in the price of most holidays and refunds cannot be
3. IF YOU CHANGE YOUR BOOKING made for passengers not wishing to go on these excursions. Admission fees to
If, after our confirmation has been issued, you wish to change to another of our buildings, grounds etc., are not included in the price of the holiday unless
holidays or change departure date we will do our utmost to make the changes, otherwise stated in the brochure
provided that written notification is received at our offices from the person who 9. PASSPORT
signed the booking form. This must not be later than the date on which the For all continental holidays you will require a full 10 year British Passport. If you have
balance of the original holiday cost was due for payment accompanied by a any doubts about your status as a resident British subject or you do not hold a full
payment of £10 to cover administration costs. Any alteration by you within 8 British Passport you must check with the Embassies or Consulates of the countries to
weeks of departure will be treated as a cancellation of the original booking and be visited to confirm the passport or visa requirements needed in your particular
will be subject to the cancellation charges set out below. circumstances. We cannot accept responsibility if passengers are not in possession of
4. IF YOU CANCEL YOUR HOLIDAY the correct travel documents.
You, or any member of your party may cancel your holiday at any time 10. HEALTH
provided that the cancellation is made by the person signing the Booking Form Under normal circumstances most Western European Countries do not require
and is communicated to us in writing via the office at which you made your visitors to be vaccinated. However we will indicate any known vaccination or
booking. As this incurs administrative costs we will retain your deposit and, in other health requirements where possible for each country to be visited. If you
addition, apply cancellation charges up to the maximum shown below: are not sure of the health requirements of the country you are visiting you are
Period before departure within which Amount of cancellation charge advised to check with your own doctor before travelling.
written cancellation is received shown as % of holiday price 11. RECIPROCAL HEALTH AGREEMENT
More than 42 days Deposit Although it is not a condition precedent to liability for clients travelling to
29-42 days 30% European Common Market countries, we strongly advise you to obtain the
15-28 days 60% Form EHIC which will entitle you to certain free health arrangements in
1-14 days before Common Market countries. For full details, visit your local post office.
100% Our Promise to you
departure date and after
In respect of holidays to Jersey/Guernsey the following cancellation charges 1. WE RESERVE YOUR HOLIDAY
apply: When you have provisionally confirmed that we have available space on the
More than 55 days Loss of Deposit holiday of your choice the signed booking form and deposit is required within 4
42 - 55 days 30% days. A confirmation invoice will be forwarded by return and the contract is
28 - 41 days 60% then made between us when you receive this confirmation.
8 - 27 days 90% 2. YOUR HOLIDAY PRICE
1-7 days or less 100% UK HOLIDAYS - The price of your holiday is guaranteed and will not be subject
In respect of Cruise Holidays the following cancellation charges apply: to any surcharges except for those resulting from fuel, government action, including
112 days or more Deposit only licensing requirements and VAT. In all cases we reserve the right to pass these
111 - 58 days 60% of holiday cost amounts on in full. Holiday prices include all coach travel, hotel accommodation and
57 - 43 days 75% of holiday cost meals as specified in the holiday description and VAT at the current rate where
42 - 17 days 85% of holiday cost applicable. Morning coffee afternoon tea and other refreshments are not included.
14 - 0 days 100% of holiday cost Some hotels may make a small additional charge for porterage and tea or coffee
Note: If the reason for cancellation is covered under the terms of an insurance served after lunch and dinner. Gratuities to the hotel staff and driver/couriers are
policy you may be able to reclaim these charges. The cancellation will date discretionary.
from the day that written notice is received at our office. Any cancellation EUROPEAN HOLIDAYS - The price of your holiday is
charge is payable by the passenger to us and the passenger should then claim subject to surcharges on the following items: Governmental action, VAT, currency,
on the insurance company for reimbursement. aircraft fuel, overflying charges, airport charges and increases in scheduled air fares.
5. IF YOU HAVE A COMPLAINT Even in this case we will absorb an amount equivalent to 2% of the holiday price
If you have a complaint during your holiday, particularly regarding your which excludes insurance premiums and any amendment charges. Only amounts in
accommodation or the quality of the meals, it is vitally important that you excess of this 2% will be surcharges but where surcharge is payable there will be
inform the driver/courier or supplier, i.e. hotelier at the earliest opportunity, so administration charge of £1 per person with an amount to cover agent's
that they can help to resolve the problem. If, on your return from holiday, you commission. If this means paying more than 10% of the holiday price, you will be
remain dissatisfied you should write within 14 days to our Travel Office in entitled to cancel your holiday with a full refund of all money paid except for any
Leyland. Please quote your booking reference number, destination and the premium paid to us for holiday insurance and amendment charges. Should you
departure date. If you do not inform us at the earliest opportunity about a decide to cancel because of this you must exercise your right to do so within 14
problem giving rise to complaint we cannot take steps to investigate and rectify days from the issue date printed on the invoice. Surcharges will not be imposed
it. When deciding how to respond to your complaint, we will take in to within 30 days of departure.
account the date you first drew the problem to the attention of our driver, 3. IF WE CHANGE YOUR HOLIDAY
courier or supplier. Failure to establish your complaint immediately in The arrangements for the holidays in this brochure are made many months in
accordance with the above procedure may affect the outcome. advance and changes are sometimes unavoidable. Most of these changes may
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