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AD V E N TU R E
IS O U T TH E RE !
2021 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 been organising
ABBA IN STOCKHOLM supported holidays for adults
with learning disabilities for
BLACKPOOL over 30 years.
BOTSWANA We provide holidays to suit all our clients needs
and interests. We offer “old favourites” where
CARIBBEAN we take in the sights of Bournemouth, Disney
Paris and Florida, Benidorm, Corfu, Devon and
COTSWOLDS many, many more...
This year we are revisiting some places we
DEVON have not been for a while such as The Forest
Lodges in the Forest of Dean, Weymouth and
JERSEY the Lake District. We have some exciting new
UK holidays including Beatrix Potter, Robin
LONDON Hood and Cream Teas in the Cotswolds.
Further afield come explore the beautiful island
MULTI ACTIVITY WALES of Madeira or the Caribbean with us and not to
forget our holiday to Botswana. In 2021 we
SCARBOROUGH have something to suit everyone, so turn the
...
page and start planning this year’s memories.
TENBY We can’t wait to share them with you.
WEYMOUTH
LET’S GET STARTED!
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OUR HOLIDAYS AT A GLANCE...
MONTH HOLIDAY DEPART RETURN DURATION DESTINATION ACCOMMODATION PRICE PAGE
January Island Paradise, Caribbean 17th January 24th January 7 nights Caribbean Hotel £2575 8
February West Country Adventure 22nd February 28th February 6 nights Devon Hotel £1440 9
March Madeira 13th March 20th March 7 nights Portugal Hotel £1895 8
March West Country Adventure 22nd March 28th March 6 nights Devon Hotel £1490 9
April Warner - Lakeside 2nd April 9th April 7 nights Hayling Island 4* Chalet - ADULTS ONLY £1500 10
April Tenerife - Young and Fun 5th April 12th April 7 nights Canary Islands Hotel £1950 11
April Spring Harvest 10th April 15th April 5 nights Minehead Chalet £1325 32
April Forest Holidays 12th April 19th April 7 nights Forest of Dean Wooden Lodge £1460 11
April West Country Adventure 18th April 23rd April 5 nights Devon Hotel £1425 9
April Center Parcs 19th April 26th April 7 nights Longleat Wooden Lodge £1510 12
April Disneyland Paris 25th April 30th April 5 nights Paris Hotel £1750 12
May Rhodes 2nd May 16th May 14 nights Greek Islands Hotel £2850 13
May Royal London 3rd May 8th May 5 nights London Hotel £1650 14
May Harry Potter 14th May 22nd May 7 nights Cotswolds Barn Conversion £1210 14
May Take a Walk on the Wild Side 14th May 22nd May 7 nights Cotswolds Barn Conversion £1180 15
May Majorca 23rd May 30th May 7 nights Spain Hotel £1875 15
May Warner - Cricket St Thomas 28th May 2nd June 5 nights Somerset 4* Hotel - ADULTS ONLY £1350 10
May Isle of Wight 30th May 6th June 7 nights South Coast Hotel £1540 16
June Blackpool 6th June 13th June 7 nights North West England Hotel £1475 17
June Western-Super-Mare 7th June 14th June 7 nights Somerset Hotel £1440 16
June Scarborough 13th June 20th June 7 nights North Yorkshire Hotel £1485 18
June Blackpool 14th June 20th June 6 nights North West England Hotel £1700 17
June Malta 18th June 25th June 7 nights Mediterranean Hotel £1895 19
June Skegness 21st June 28th June 7 nights Lincolnshire Hotel £1440 19
June Canal Boats & Steam Trains 22nd June 27th June 5 nights Chester Hotel £1290 18
June Torquay Over 55's 28th June 5th July 7 nights Devon Hotel £1650 21
June Torquay 28th June 5th July 7 nights Devon Hotel £1565 21
June Jersey 29th June 6th July 7 nights Channel Islands Hotel £1880 20
July Planes & Trains (Drive a Train & RIAT) 12th July 19th July 7 nights Cotswolds Barn Conversion £1450 22
July Cream Tea’s in the Cotswolds 12th July 19th July 7 nights Cotswolds Barn Conversion £1300 22
July Beatrix Potter in the Lake District 19th July 26th July 7 nights Lake District Holiday Cottage £1420 23
July The Lake District 19th July 26th July 7 nights Cumbria Holiday Cottage £1420 24
July Heart of Wales Trains 27th July 1st August 5 nights Wales Hotel £1280 26
July The Legend of Robin Hood 27th July 2nd August 6 nights Nottinghamshire Wooden Lodge £1550 24
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OUR HOLIDAYS AT A GLANCE CONTINUED...
MONTH HOLIDAY DEPART RETURN DURATION DESTINATION ACCOMMODATION PRICE PAGE
August Tenby 7th August 14th August 7 nights Wales Hotel £1450 25
August Great Yarmouth 2nd August 9th August 7 nights Norfolk Hotel £1510 25
August Bournemouth 1 8th August 14th August 6 nights Dorset Hotel £1420 27
August ABBA in Stockholm 15th August 21st August 7 nights Sweden Hotel £1880 28
August Bournemouth 2 15th August 21st August 6 nights Dorset Hotel £1420 27
August Weymouth (Young & Fun) 14th August 21st August 7 nights Dorset Hotel £1580 26
August Bournemouth 3 22nd August 28th August 6 nights Dorset Hotel £1420 27
August Multi Activity in Wales 22nd August 29th August 7 nights South Wales Hotel £1700 29
August Bournemouth 4 (airshow week) 29th August 5th September 7 nights Dorset Hotel £1580 27
September Mint, Mine & Vine 3rd September 10th September 7 nights Wales Hotel £1485 30
September Traditional Italy Tour (3 hotels) 4th September 14th September 10 nights Italy Hotel £2600 31
September Vintage Steam 10th September 17th September 7 nights Cotswolds Barn Conversion £1180 30
September Castles & Cider in the Cotswolds 10th September 17th September 7 nights Cotswolds Barn Conversion £1180 32
September Benidorm 21st September 28th September 7 nights Spain Hotel £1945 33
September Butlins 20th September 24th September 4 nights Bognor Regis Chalet/Hotel £925 32
September Corfu 28th September 12th October 14 nights Greek Islands Hotel £2430 33
October Harry Potter 1st October 8th October 7 nights Cotswolds Barn Conversion £1220 14
October Heart of England 1st October 8th October 7 nights Cotswolds Barn Conversion £1150 34
October West Country Adventure 10th October 15th October 5 nights Devon Hotel £1325 9
October Butlins 18th October 22nd October 4 nights Minehead Chalet/Hotel £915 32
October Warner - Gunton Hall 27th October 1st November 5 nights Suffolk 4* Hotel - ADULTS ONLY £1160 10
November Blackpool Illuminations 1st November 7th November 6 nights North West England Hotel £1700 34
November Orlando, Florida 4th November 18th November 14 nights Florida Villa £3975 35
November Warner - Lakeside 8th November 13th November 5 nights Hayling Island 4* Chalet - ADULTS ONLY £1180 10
November West Country Adventure 15th November 22nd November 7 nights Devon Hotel £1500 9
November Botswana Nov/Dec 12 nights Africa Hotel £5900 36
November Mistletoe & Mince Pies 29th November 3rd December 4 nights Cotswolds Barn Conversion £765 38
December Christmas Crafts and Cooking 6th December 10th December 4 nights Cotswolds Barn Conversion £765 38
December Christmas in the Canaries 21st December 4th January 2022 14 nights Canary Islands Hotel £2900 39
December Christmas & New Year UK 23rd December 2nd January 2022 10 nights Forest of Dean Hotel £2430 40
December Christmas UK 23rd December 30th December 7 nights Forest of Dean Hotel £1650 40
December Christmas UK short Break 23rd December 27th December 4 nights Forest of Dean Hotel £1500 40
December New Year UK 27th December 2nd January 2022 6 nights Forest of Dean Hotel £1430 40
Prices and dates are correct at time of publication and are subject to change without notice. Prices are per person and are subject to
availability. We reserve the right to alter the price and date of any travel arrangements advertised.
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OTHER DATES
AVAILABLE ISLAND PARADISE OTHER DATES
CARIBBEAN AVAILABLE
JANUARY 17-24 (7 NIGHTS)
WEST COUNTRY
Shake off those winter blues with an amazing
holiday in the Caribbean. Spend 7 nights
basking in glorious sunshine with white sandy
beaches and blue sea.
ADVENTURE
• Relax by the hotel pool and soak up some sun
• Enjoy the evening entertainment at the hotel
• Join in the daytime activity programme at
the hotel
• Take a walk along the beautiful beach and
perhaps stop at a local cafe for a drink or
purchase some souvenirs
• Includes 2 sightseeing trips
DEVON
• Meals incl: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches & 7 dinners.
DEPART
Jan 17
RETURN
Jan 24
DURATION ACCOMMODATION
7 Nights Hotel
PRICE
£2575
FEBRUARY 22-28 (6 NIGHTS)
2575
As seen on TV the Manor House Hotel is a beautiful hotel in Devon
PASSPORT
REQUIRED
£ that offers a huge array of activities with over 70 sport, craft, leisure,
and spa activities available. This is the perfect holiday that the weather
cannot spoil. There is so much to do you will certainly be busy.
• Sports activities such as archery, tenpin bowling, table tennis, snooker,
MADEIRA
badminton, pistol and rifles, hooting, curling, tennis, climbing wall, adventure
golf and football to name a few
• Enjoy skating on the artificial ice rink or try curling
PORTUGAL
• Take part in the many arts and craft activities such as glass painting, glass
engraving, candle making, enameling, pottery, pottery painting, woodwork,
jewelry making, t-shirt painting, plus, much more
MARCH 13-20 (7 NIGHTS) • At the spa, there is a hydro pool, steam rooms, jacuzzi and swimming pool
to help you unwind after all that sport and craft
• Enjoy a complimentary spa treatment of your choice
This beautiful little island sits off the coast
of Portugal and enjoys a warmer climate in • Exercise and fitness classes such as zumba, bollywood dance, fit ball & yoga
the winter. • Enjoy a quiet evening in the bar, or a dance at the disco, join in a quiz or
• Includes 2 sightseeing trips that may include one dance to a live band. There is different entertainment each evening.
of Madeira’s tallest spots, Pico de Areiro, • Transport from Cirencester is included in the cost
• Possible trip to Riberio Frio’s slanting houses 7 night holiday meals incl: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches & 7 dinners
or perhaps a tour of the Monte Palace Tropical 6 night holiday meals incl: 6 breakfasts, 5 lunches & 6 dinners
Garden 5 night holiday meals incl: 5 breakfasts, 4 lunches & 5 dinners.
• Shopping at the local gift and souvenir shops DEPART RETURN DURATION ACCOMMODATION PRICE
• Relaxing by the hotel pool and soaking up the February 22 February 28 6 Nights Hotel £1440
glorious sunshine
March 22 March 28 6 Nights Hotel £1490
• Meals incl: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches & 7 dinners.
April 18 April 23 5 Nights Hotel £1425
DEPART RETURN DURATION ACCOMMODATION PRICE October 10 October 15 5 Nights Hotel £1325
March 13 March 20 7 Nights Hotel £1895 November 15 November 22 7 Nights Hotel £1500
PASSPORT
REQUIRED
£
1895 FROM
£
1325
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OTHER DATES TITLE YOUNG & FUN FOR 18-39YR
OLD’S ONLY
AVAILABLE LOCATION CANARY ISLANDS
APRIL 5-12 (7 NIGHTS)
WARNER ADULTS
Staying on one of the Canary Islands, Tenerife
is known for its year-round warm weather,
beaches and volcanic landscape. Join us for a
fun and exciting week.
ONLY HOTEL
• Relax on the sandy beaches in the warm
sunshine or by the pool where you can also join
in the daily activities at the hotel
• Enjoy a visit to Loro Park, originally a park for
parrots, now home for many animals including;
HAMPSHIRE/SUFFOLK/SOMERSET red pandas, penguins and a silver back gorilla!
• Visit a water park and enjoy the slides and rides
• Enjoy the evening entertainment at the hotel
• Meals incl: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches & 7 dinners.
APRIL 2-9 (7 NIGHTS) DEPART
April 5
RETURN
April 12
DURATION ACCOMMODATION
7 Nights Hotel
PRICE
£1950
1950
Staying at one of the fabulous 4* Warner hotels or villages (as seen
on TV) for a grown-up holiday at these adult only resorts. There is so
PASSPORT
REQUIRED
£
much to choose from at the hotel, plus a few days out sightseeing.
• Have a go at archery, dancing, bowls, snooker, tennis, darts and more! Plus
FOREST HOLIDAY
explore the local market towns and enjoy the delicious 3 course dinners
• Live shows in the evening such as comedians, live music, cabaret and
dancing
• Treat yourself at the spa and indoor pool
• On Hampshire’s Hayling Island, explore the coast, visit Chichester and the
FOREST OF DEAN
Mary Rose Museum
• At Gunton Hall enjoy a boat trip on the Norfolk Broads or visit the town of
APRIL 12-19 (7 NIGHTS)
Lowestoft with shops, cafes, a theme park and zoo Escape to the real world of nature in a log
cabin with a hot tub and cosy log fire and
• In Cricket St Thomas, perhaps a visit to Longleat Safari Park to see the enjoy an authentic forest experience.
animals or maybe a steam train ride and a visit to Perry’s Cider Brewery • Discovery trail across the forest and answer
and Museum different clues along the way to unlock a prize
5 night holiday meals incl: 5 breakfasts, 4 lunches & 5 dinners • Visit the UK’s best Birds of Prey Centre
7 night holiday meals incl: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches & 7 dinners. • Visit Symonds Yat and enjoy afternoon tea
• Enjoy delicious home-cooked meals
• Experience a nocturnal adventure that allows you
to discover secrets of the forest after dark, using
DESTINATION DEPART RETURN DURATION ACCOMMODATION PRICE specialist night vision equipment, looking for
Hayling Island April 2 April 9 7 Nights Chalet £1500 wildlife and star gazing with a forest ranger
Cricket St Thomas May 28 June 2 5 Nights Hotel £1350 • Meals incl: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches & 7 dinners.
Gunton Hall Oct 27 Nov 1 5 Nights Hotel £1160 DEPART RETURN DURATION ACCOMMODATION PRICE
Hayling Island Nov 8 Nov 13 5 Nights Chalet £1180 April 12 April 19 7 Nights Log Cabin £1460
FROM 1160
£ £
1460
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CENTER PARCS
LONGLEAT
APRIL 19-26 (7 NIGHTS)
Staying in a holiday lodge in the beautiful
Longleat Estate, Longleat forest is the perfect
escape.
• Enjoy the subtropical swimming paradise with its
RHODES
heated pools, slides and water rides
• Take a safari tour of Longleat safari park and see
all the animals
• Take a walk in the forest and relax in the bar
• Enjoy home cooked food and bowling at the
leisure bowl
• An option to go cycling on the many cycle tracks THE GREEK ISLANDS
• Meals incl: 5 breakfasts, 4 lunches & 5 dinners.
DEPART
April 19
RETURN
April 26
DURATION ACCOMMODATION
7 Nights Lodge
PRICE
£1510
MAY 2-16 (14 NIGHTS)
1510
Rhodes, one of the largest of Greece’s islands, is known for its
£ glorious sunshine, beautiful beaches, ancient ruins and remnants
of its occupation by the Knights of St. John during the Crusades.
• Enjoy your days relaxing on one of the beautiful beaches or sunning
yourself by the pool
DISNEYLAND • Join in the daytime activities at the hotel such as boules and darts
• Enjoy the evening entertainment of singers and dancers
PARIS • Take part in the shopping trips to look round the souvenir and gift shops
• Enjoy some sightseeing trips that may include a visit to the medieval city
APRIL 25-30 (5 NIGHTS) of Rhodes and The Palace of the Grand Masters of the Knights of Rhodes
• Perhaps a visit to Kallithea Springs renowned for curative and therapeutic
Staying in a Disney hotel, watch in awe as properties. You can discover the mosaic floor, it has been a very popular
Disney stories come alive across 5 magical location for several films
lands.
• Meet Mickey, Minnie and friends • Try all the delicious food and sweet treats that Greece has to offer
• Watch the Disney parades & Disney shows • Perhaps a boat trip to a nearby small island to explore
• Watch the fabulous firework show • Meals incl: 14 breakfasts, 13 lunches & 14 dinners.
• Enjoy an evening at Disney Buffalo Bill’s Wild
West Show
• Meals incl: 5 breakfasts, 4 lunches & 5 dinners.
DEPART RETURN DURATION ACCOMMODATION PRICE DEPART RETURN DURATION ACCOMMODATION PRICE
April 25 April 30 5 Nights Hotel £1750 May 2 May 16 14 Nights Hotel £2850
PASSPORT
REQUIRED 1750
£ PASSPORT
REQUIRED
£
2850
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ROYAL LONDON TAKE A WALK
LONDON ON THE WILD SIDE
MAY 3-8 (5 NIGHTS) COTSWOLDS
Explore the Royal places in London and see
the sights of the Capital of England.
MAY 14-22 (7 NIGHTS)
• See the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Animal mad? Then this holiday is for you!
Palace Staying in a barn conversion in the Cotswolds.
• The Royal Mews at Buckingham Palace is a • Have a farm safari on a tractor and trailer at
working stable and home to the royal collection of Cotswold Farm Park
historic coaches & carriages, as well as the cars • Enjoy a drive through safari at West Midlands
used for state occasions. See the most dazzling Safari Park and hold a baby crocodile at
of all the coaches - the Gold State Coach. Crocodiles of the World
• Take a tour with one of the Yeoman Warders • Take a visit to Cotswold Wildlife Park, Bristol Zoo
around the Tower of London and Butts Farm
• Enjoy a medieval banquet with King Henry VIII! • Take an Alpaca for a walk!*
• Meals incl: 5 breakfasts, 4 lunches & 5 dinners. • Meals incl: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches & 7 dinners.
DEPART RETURN DURATION ACCOMMODATION PRICE DEPART RETURN DURATION ACCOMMODATION PRICE
May 3 May 8 5 Nights Hotel £1650 May 14 May 22 7 Nights Barn conversion £1180
£
1650 * optional extra, please
request when booking
£
1180
HARRY POTTER MAJORCA
OTHER DATES
AVAILABLE
EXPERIENCE BALEARIC ISLANDS
COTSWOLDS MAY 23-30 (7 NIGHTS)
MAY 14-22 (7 NIGHTS) A Beautiful Spanish island known for its
Calling all Harry Potter fans! Pack your wand sheltered coves, sandy beaches and sangria!
and robes for this magical themed week. • Relax on the beach and dip your toes in the
warm sea
• A trip to ‘The Making of Harry Potter’
• Join in the daily activities at the hotel or relax
• Explore Laycock where Harry Potters parents’
on your sun bed
house stands
• Visit the shops and markets and get yourself
• Enjoy a day trip to Oxford to explore more film
some gifts and souvenirs
locations and visit ‘Diagon Alley’ of Oxford
• Enjoy 2 sightseeing trips that may include visiting
• Perhaps a visit to Cadbury World and a bowling
some of the many castles, cathedrals, ruins and
and movie night
monasteries, or perhaps a boat trip in the sea
• Meals incl: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches & 7 dinners.
• Meals incl: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches & 7 dinners.
DEPART RETURN DURATION ACCOMMODATION PRICE
May 14 May 22 7 Nights Barn Conversion £1210 DEPART RETURN DURATION ACCOMMODATION PRICE
Oct 1 Oct 8 7 Nights Barn Conversion £1220 May 23 May 30 7 Nights Hotel £1875
FROM £ 1210 PASSPORT
REQUIRED
£
1875
14 15
ISLE OF WIGHT OTHER DATES
SOUTH COAST AVAILABLE
MAY 30-JUNE 6 (7 NIGHTS)
Situated just off the south coast of England,
take the ferry to explore what this beautiful
Island has to offer.
• Staying in a lovely hotel in Shanklin
BLACKPOOL
• Enjoy bowling and mini golf on the pier
• Perhaps a visit to the dinosaur museum and meet
the animals of the Isle of Wight zoo.
• Go shopping and relax in a café in the popular
town of Cowes, see Carisbrooke Castle and
a visit to the Needles at Alum Bay
• Meals incl: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches & 7 dinners.
NORTH-WEST ENGLAND
DEPART
May 30
RETURN
June 6
DURATION ACCOMMODATION
7 Nights Hotel
PRICE
£1540
JUNE 6-13 (7 NIGHTS)
1540
There’s nothing quite like a day at the seaside and Blackpool is one
£ of the best beach resorts you will find in the UK. Staying at a hotel
with evening entertainment.
• Stroll down the newly renovated South Promenade
WESTON-
• Visit Blackpool Pleasure Beach & enjoy the rides
• Enjoy the famous circus and visit the home of ballroom dance
sUPER-MARE
• Take a trip up Blackpool Tower
• See Blackpool Zoo or perhaps you would like to have a go at being a
Zookeeper for the day or Feeding a Giraffe*
JUNE 7-14 (7 NIGHTS) • Visit Blackpool Model Village & Gardens (As seen on TV)
Join us at the seaside heart of North
Somerset, with its long stretches of glorious 7 night holiday meals incl: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches & 7 dinners
beaches. Weston-Super-Mare is the perfect
gateway to every attraction Somerset offers. 6 night holiday meals incl: 6 breakfasts, 5 lunches & 6 dinners.
• Visit the town of Clevedon, with its iconic pier
and relax on the beach
• Marvel at the Sand Sculpture Festival
• Visit Wookey Hole, the UK’s largest show
caves system
• Ride the trains at the Longest Heritage Railway
in England at West Somerset Railway
• Meals incl: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches & 7 dinners.
DESTINATION DEPART RETURN DURATION ACCOMMODATION PRICE
DEPART RETURN DURATION ACCOMMODATION PRICE Blackpool June 6 June 13 7 Nights Hotel £1475
June 7 June 14 7 Nights Hotel £1440 Blackpool High Needs June 14 June 20 6 Nights Specialist hotel £1700
£
1440 * optional extra, please
request when booking FROM
£
1475
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SCARBOROUGH SKEGNESS
NORTH YORKSHIRE LINCOLNSHIRE
JUNE 13-20 (7 NIGHTS) JUNE 21-28 (7 NIGHTS)
Join us in Scarborough with its stunning Staying in a hotel just by the seafront with
scenery and glorious beaches for a entertainment such as discos and karaoke,
memorable week. there is lots to do in this seaside town. Relax
• Immerse yourself in Scarborough’s history with on the award-winning sandy beach.
Scarborough Castle and the Rotunda Museum of • See the rescued seals at the Seal Sanctuary
Geology • A visit to Fantasy Island Theme Park
• Venture down to the seafront to enjoy the
• Visits to the beautiful sandy beach
traditional amusement arcades
• Have a go at Footgolf & visit the Sea Life Centre • We may visit the Aviation Heritage Centre - the
only place in the country to see a Lancaster
• Marvel at the North Bay Railway where you can
Bomber on an original wartime airfield
see the locomotives
• See the animals at Plydale Farm Park • Meals incl: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches & 7 dinners.
• Meals incl: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches & 7 dinners.
DEPART RETURN DURATION ACCOMMODATION PRICE DEPART RETURN DURATION ACCOMMODATION PRICE
June 13 June 20 7 Nights Hotel £1485 June 21 June 28 7 Nights Hotel £1440
£
1485 £
1440
CANAL BOATS & MALTA
STEAM TRAINS MEDITERRANEAN
JUNE 18-25 (7 NIGHTS)
CHESTER An Island surrounded by the sparkling blue
JUNE 22-27 (5 NIGHTS) Mediterranean Sea with glorious warm
weather. Spend your days relaxing by the
pool or joining in the activities at the hotel.
Like boats or trains... then this holiday is
perfect for you! Staying at the Mill Hotel and • Two sight seeing trips which may include the
Spa alongside the Shropshire Union Canal. many temples and fortresses that are dotted
• Take a train and explore the world of canals at around the Island
Ellesmere Port • Visit the beaches and look round the shops
• Visit the National Waterways Museum • Enjoy the nightly entertainment of singing,
• Marvel at the Dee Valley views on a steam train dancing and shows
• Take a trip to the mighty Anderton Boat Lift and • Meals incl: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches & 7 dinners.
a Llangollen Wharf boat ride
• Meals incl: 5 breakfasts, 4 lunches & 5 dinners.
DEPART RETURN DURATION ACCOMMODATION PRICE DEPART RETURN DURATION ACCOMMODATION PRICE
June 22 June 27 5 Nights Hotel £1290 June 18 June 25 7 Nights Hotel £1895
1290
£ PASSPORT
REQUIRED 1895
£
18 19ESCAPE TO
JERSEY
CHANNEL ISLANDS
COASTAL
TORQUAY
BREAK
JUNE 29-6 JULY (7 NIGHTS) JULY 28-5 (7 NIGHTS)
Just nine miles by five, Jersey’s size makes it easy to fit plenty into Set at the very heart of the English Riviera on the South Devon
a week. Staying in a resort style hotel with two pools, water slides, Coast, Torquay is known for its splendid sandy beaches. Staying at a
games room and evening entertainment you will have the best fabulous resort style hotel with two pools and a games room.
time. With many heritage discoveries on your doorstep and miles of
beaches and bays to explore, how will you spend your island time? • Visit the beach to relax in the sun or paddle in the sea
• Have fun in the games room at the bowling alley, play air hockey and pool.
• Visit Mont Orgeuil Castle one of the finest examples of a Medieval castle
• Enjoy the indoor and outdoor pools, jacuzzi and steam room
• Explore Elizabeth Castle which was built more than 400 hundred years ago
• Visit the famous Paignton Zoo or Babbacombe Model Village
• Explore the war tunnels and museum and see what life was like during the
German occupation • Ride the Babbacombe Cliff Railway to Oddicombe Beach
• Perhaps explore the lavender farm and come away smelling delightful • Visit Bygones, pure nostalgia for ALL AGES! See the blacksmith hard at
work and smell the treats in the sweet shop
• Meet the animals at Jersey Zoo famous for Durrell’s Wildlife Conservation
Projects • Take a trip to Kent’s Cavern
• Enjoy the onsite evening entertainment including tribute nights, the glitz • Join the Over 55’s group for a more relaxed holiday if you want to take it
and glamour of variety acts, hilarious stand-up comedy, magic and much easy. They will go at a slower pace and spend more time relaxing in the
more sunshine with less walking
• Meals incl: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches & 7 dinners. • Meals incl: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches & 7 dinners.
HOLIDAY TYPE DEPART RETURN DURATION ACCOMMODATION PRICE
DEPART RETURN DURATION ACCOMMODATION PRICE Standard June 28 July 5 7 Nights Hotel £1565
June 29 July 6 7 Nights Hotel £1880 Over 55s June 28 July 5 7 Nights Hotel £1650
£
1880 FROM 1565
£
20 21PLANES & TRAINS
COTSWOLDS
JULY 12-19 (7 NIGHTS)
Staying in a barn conversion in the Cotswolds
just a few miles from the world’s largest
military air show.
• Take a steam train ride and DRIVE A TRAIN!
BEATRIX POTTER
• Visit the Steam Museum in Swindon, that tells the
story of the men and women who built, operated
and travelled on the Great Western Railway
• See magnificent air displays of fast jets, giant
transporters & historic aircraft
• Meet the crews and get close to the aircraft
• Skittles night at a local pub
LAKE DISTRICT
• Meals incl: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches & 7 dinners.
DEPART
July 12
RETURN
July 19
DURATION ACCOMMODATION
7 Nights Barn conversion
PRICE
£1450
JULY 19-26 (7 NIGHTS)
1450
Beatrix Potter is one of the most famous children’s authors of all time,
£ she loved the Lake District so much that she would always holiday
there eventually buying a farm to live in.
• At the World of Beatrix Potter, you can discover Peter Rabbit, Benjamin
CREAM TEA
Bunny, Mrs Tiggywinkle and friends in a magical recreation of her books
complete with the sights, sounds and smells of the countryside
• Visit Wray Castle the place that Beatrix Potter stayed on her first visit to the
Lake District
COTSWOLDS • Visit some of the film locations in the movie such as Yew Tree Farm and
places like Keswick and Derwent Water settings for the books
JULY 12-19 (7 NIGHTS) • The Beatrix Potter Gallery with its selection of original drawings and
illustrations
Staying in a barn conversion in the beautiful
Cotswolds, enjoy everything the area has • Enjoy picnic and cream teas in the unspoilt beautiful scenery and fall in love
to offer. with it just as Beatrix did
• Visit Bibury and see the famous weavers’ • Meals incl: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches & 7 dinners.
cottages of Arlington Row and the Trout Farm
• Bourton on the Water. Often dubbed the “Venice
of the Cotswolds”, this beautiful village where
you can visit the Model Village
• See the market town of Cirencester known as
the Capital of the Cotswolds, see all the lovely
shops, the iconic marketplace and Abbey
• Meals incl: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches & 7 dinners.
DEPART RETURN DURATION ACCOMMODATION PRICE DEPART RETURN DURATION ACCOMMODATION PRICE
July 12 July 19 7 Nights Barn conversion £1300 July 19 July 26 7 Nights Holiday cottage £1420
£
1300 1420
£
22 23LAKE DISTRICT TENBY
CUMBRIA WALES
JULY 19-26 (7 NIGHTS) AUGUST 7-14 (7 NIGHTS)
The Lake District is one of the most popular Explore the harbour town in South Wales
holiday destinations in the UK. Known for its with its glorious sandy beach.
many beautiful lakes and fabulous mountains. • Enjoy an ice cream at the beach and paddle
• Explore Holker Hall and its award-winning gardens in the sea
• Lakeland Motor Museum, a testament to 100 • Perhaps a visit to Tenby Castle
years of car manufacturing in the UK
• Ride the Lakeside and Haverthwaite Steam • A boat trip to the Island of Caldey
Railway • Visit the RNLI lifeboat station
• Enjoy a boat cruise on Lake Windermere • Visit Manor Wildlife Park and see the animals
• Climb to the top of Scarfel Pike the tallest • Meals incl: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches & 7 dinners.
mountain in England (optional)
• Meals incl: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches & 7 dinners.
DEPART RETURN DURATION ACCOMMODATION PRICE DEPART RETURN DURATION ACCOMMODATION PRICE
July 19 July 26 7 Nights Holiday cottage £1420 Aug 7 Aug 14 7 Nights Hotel £1450
£
1420 £
1450
ROBIN HOOD GREATYARMOUTH
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE NORFOLK
JULY 27-AUG 2 (6 NIGHTS) AUGUST 2-9 (7 NIGHTS)
Discover Nottingham and the tales of its Staying at a traditional seaside hotel on the
most legendary hero Robin Hood. Staying sea front, you will get the chance to enjoy
in a log cabin in Sherwood Forest. everything Norfolk has to offer. Enjoy day
• Enjoy drinks at the Forest Retreat or a nocturnal trips, visits to the beach and much more!
adventure with a Forest Ranger • Visit Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens and see
• Visit Sherwood Forest and Visitors Centre and some incredible animals
see Major Oak, Robin Hoods famous hideaway • Visit Caister Castle and a classic car museum
• Visit Edwinstowe the village where it was said • Relax on the beach with an ice cream and enjoy
Robin Hood and Maid Marion married the evening entertainment at the hotel
• Visit Nottingham Castle and have your picture
• At Pleasure Beach Gardens you’ll find a selection
taken with the Robin Hood Statue
of games to enjoy
• Check out the Robin Hood Experience
• Meals incl: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches & 7 dinners.
• Meals incl: 6 breakfasts, 5 lunches & 6 dinners.
DEPART RETURN DURATION ACCOMMODATION PRICE DEPART RETURN DURATION ACCOMMODATION PRICE
July 27 Aug 2 6 Nights Wooden lodge £1550 Aug 2 Aug 9 7 Nights Hotel £1510
£
1550 £
1510
24 25TRAINS IN THE
HEART OF WALES
OTHER DATES
AVAILABLE
WALES
JULY 27-AUG 1 (5 NIGHTS)
Staying in a hotel, spend your days enjoying
BOURNEMOUTH
the railways on the Heart of Wales line.
• Experience the Talyllyn Railway
• Steam on the Vale of Rheidol Railway - one of
the Great Little Trains of Wales
• Explore the ironworks and Big Pit Museum
• Ride on the Pontypool & Blaenavon Railway
• Marvel at reservoirs and mountains on the
DORSET
Brecon Mountain Railway
• Meals incl: 5 breakfasts, 4 lunches & 5 dinners.
DEPART RETURN DURATION ACCOMMODATION PRICE
AUGUST 8-14 (6 NIGHTS)
July 27 Aug 1 5 Nights Hotel £1280
One of our most popular UK holidays, staying at the family run
Laguna Hotel. The hotel features beautiful grounds, a leisure
1280
£ centre with an indoor pool, sauna, jacuzzi, sun terrace and live
entertainment!
• Outings may include a visit to an aquarium, a boat trip, bowling,
a ride on the Swanage steam train, The Heavy Horse Centre and of
YOUNG & FUN
course, visits to the beach
FOR 18-39YR
OLD’S ONLY • Enjoy the nightly entertainment at the hotel, plus a walk to the seafront
on your last evening to see the fireworks
WEYMOUTH • Or perhaps play tennis or crazy golf in Bournemouth Pleasure Gardens
• Join us for our Over 55’s week for those who want to take it easy on
AUGUST 14-21 (7 NIGHTS) holiday without much walking
• Join us for Bournemouth Air Show week where we take trips to the tank
Join us on our holiday for 18-39 years old museum, HMS Victory and the Mary Rose, perhaps a visit to the D-Day
and have fun with others of a similar age. Museum, watch the air show from the beach
• Enjoy a harbour cruise round Europe’s largest 6 night holiday meals incl: 6 breakfasts, 5 lunches & 6 dinners
natural harbour 7 night holiday meals incl: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches & 7 dinners
• Visit Weymouth Sea Life Adventure Park 13 night holiday meals incl: 13 breakfasts, 12 lunches & 13 dinners.
• Enjoy games on the beach or a dip in the sea
• Dance at the disco and enjoy the evening
HOLIDAY DEPART RETURN DURATION ACCOMMODATION PRICE
entertainment
Bournemouth 1 Aug 8 Aug 14 6 Nights Hotel £1420
• Meals incl: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches & 7 dinners.
Bournemouth 2 Aug 15 Aug 21 6 Nights Hotel £1420
Bournemouth 3 Aug 22 Aug 28 6 Nights Hotel £1420
DEPART RETURN DURATION ACCOMMODATION PRICE Bournemouth Air Show Aug 29 Sept 5 7 Nights Hotel £1530
Aug 14 Aug 21 7 Nights Hotel £1580 2 weeks Aug 15 Aug 28 13 Nights Hotel £2900
£
1580 FROM 1420
£
26 27ABBA IN ACTIVITY
STOCKHOLM ADVENTURE
FOR 18-39YR
OLD’S ONLY
SWEDEN WALES
AUGUST 15-21 (6 NIGHTS) AUGUST 22-29 (7 NIGHTS)
Do you have a dream to go on an ABBA holiday? Take a chance Staying in a lovely sea front Welsh hotel, join us for a fun filled week
on us to show you the sights and sounds of Stockholm where you with activities and adventure!
will feel like the Dancing Queen whilst you explore the city. When
all is said and done, we hope you will say Mamma Mia and Thank • Learn to surf with Surfability who provide surfing lessons for people with
you for the Music! Going home with lots of happy memories and disabilities.
stories to tell. • Cycling in the wonderful countryside
• Visit the Abba Museum where you can spend a day singing in a mocked- • Take on the Treetop Challenge high ropes course
up Polar Studio, seeing the stage costumes, meeting Abba holograms and
dance alongside them on stage • Spend a traditional seaside day at the funfair for a fun filled day out
• Enjoy an evening at Mamma Mia! The Party. Here you will be served food • Have a go at either canoeing, kayaking, raft building, archery and so
and drinks from the Mediterranean whilst you enjoy a magical evening with much more!
several acts, filled with singing and dancing, daredevil stunts and of course • Enjoy your evenings dancing to the live music if you have enough energy!
Abbas songs! Or watching others whilst you enjoy a drink in the bar
• Visit Viggso Island by boat, an ABBA pilgrimage site where the band • Meals incl: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches & 7 dinners.
members famously recorded ‘Fernando’
• Explore a whole range of museums along with a visit to Skansen Aquarium
• Visit Sweden’s oldest amusement park and perhaps a canal tour
• Meals incl: 6 breakfasts, 5 lunches & 6 dinners.
DEPART RETURN DURATION ACCOMMODATION PRICE DEPART RETURN DURATION ACCOMMODATION PRICE
Aug 15 Aug 21 6 Nights Hotel £1895 Aug 22 Aug 29 7 Nights Hotel £1700
PASSPORT
REQUIRED
£
1895 £
1700
28 29MINT,
MINE & VINE
WALES
SEPTEMBER 3-10 (7 NIGHTS)
Staying in a lovely Welsh hotel, magnificently
TRADITIONAL
ITALY TOUR
located on the sea front.
• Visit The Royal Mint Experience and sit on
a million pounds
• Enjoy a unique experience at the Welsh Mining
Museum
• Visit the vineyard at Llanerch
• Relax at the beach and much more!
ITALY
• Enjoy evening live entertainment
• Meals incl: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches & 7 dinners.
DEPART RETURN DURATION ACCOMMODATION PRICE
SEPTEMBER 4-14 (10 NIGHTS)
Sept 3 Sept 10 7 Nights Hotel £1485
Sample the delights of Italy the home of pasta and pizza! This is
1485
a 3-centre holiday where you will change hotels part way through.
£ Staying in Naples, Sorrento and the Amalfi Coast.
• Learn how to make pasta the Italian way with a cooking lesson
VINTAGE
• Visit Pompeii famously buried by a volcano keeping the city as it was in
Roman times
• Visit the II Dumo, the Cathedral of Sorrento
STEAM WEEK • Visit an olive grove and see how olive oil is made
• Visit a vineyard and sample delicious Italian wine
COTSWOLDS • Admire the pastel coloured houses of Positano
• Relax in the village harbour watching the fishermen bring their fresh
SEPTEMBER 10-17 (7 NIGHTS) catch to shore
• Spend the last few days of your holiday relaxing on the beach and
Staying in a beautiful barn conversion in soaking up the sun
the Cotswolds, come and join us for a week
packed full of train adventures. • Meals incl: 10 breakfasts, 9 lunches & 10 dinners.
• Visit Northleach Steam Show
• Take a ride on a steam train at the
Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway
• Visit the STEAM museum and get up close to
the old engines
• Meals incl: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches & 7 dinners.
DEPART RETURN DURATION ACCOMMODATION PRICE DEPART RETURN DURATION ACCOMMODATION PRICE
Sept 10 Sept 17 7 Nights Barn conversion £1180 Sept 4 Sept 14 10 Nights Hotel £2600
£
1180 PASSPORT
REQUIRED
£
2600
30 31CASTLES & CIDER BENIDORM
COTSWOLDS SPAIN
SEPTEMBER 10-17 (7 NIGHTS) SEPTEMBER 21-28 (7 NIGHTS)
Staying in a beautiful barn conversion in the Located in southern Spain, Benidorm is
Cotswolds, come and join us for a week, one of the most popular holiday choices for
packed full of castle adventures. millions of holidaymakers every year. It is one
• Visit Highclere Castle where Downton Abbey of the world’s largest and most vibrant resorts
with sun, sandy beaches and lots of exciting
is filmed things to do.
• Visit Sudeley Castle a hidden gem of the Cotswolds • Walk along the sandy beaches and maybe take
• Discover the craft of cider making at Weston’s a dip in the sea
Cider makers and meet the shire horses • Visit the animals at Terra Natura Zoo
• Take a fascinating journey through time exploring • Relax by the hotel pool and cool off in the water
the history of motoring. See rare vehicles and toy
• Enjoy evening entertainment such as live music
memorabilia at the Cotswold Motoring Museum
and bingo
and Toy Collection
• Meals incl: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches & 7 dinners.
• Meals incl: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches & 7 dinners.
DEPART RETURN DURATION ACCOMMODATION PRICE DEPART RETURN DURATION ACCOMMODATION PRICE
Sept 10 Sept 17 7 Nights Barn conversion £1180 Sept 21 Sept 28 7 Nights Hotel £1945
£
1180 PASSPORT
REQUIRED
£
1945
OTHER DATES
AVAILABLE BUTLINS CORFU
BOGNOR REGIS/MINEHEAD GREECE
SEPTEMBER 20-24 (4 NIGHTS) SEPT 28- OCT 12 (14 NIGHTS)
Come rain or shine, all year round you will Staying at a hotel just a short walk from the
find a whole host of unique experiences beach, with evening entertainment and its
and live shows to enjoy. own pool. This is a perfect holiday for some
• Have fun at the fairground and penny arcade autumn sunshine.
• Swim, slide, splish and splash until your heart’s • Unwind on the beach with a dip in the sea
content inside the brilliant pools. • Go shopping at the local markets
• Enjoy the live family shows • Enjoy a boat trip and visit a vineyard or maybe
• Join us at Butlins Minehead for Spring Harvest for an olive farm
those interested in exploring the Christian faith • Lunch at the White House, home of Gerald Durrell
• Meals incl: 4 breakfasts, 3 lunches & 4 dinners. • Enjoy evening quizzes, dancing and karaoke
• Meals incl: 14 breakfasts, 13 lunches & 14 dinners.
DEPART RETURN DURATION ACCOMMODATION PRICE
April 10 April 15 5 Nights Chalet - Minehead (SH) £1325
Sept 20 Sept 24 4 Nights Chalet - Minehead £925 DEPART RETURN DURATION ACCOMMODATION PRICE
Oct 18 Oct 22 4 Nights Hotel - Bognor £915 Sept 28 Oct 12 14 Nights Hotel £2430
FROM £ 915 PASSPORT
REQUIRED 2430
£
32 33HEART OF
ENGLAND
COTSWOLDS
OCT 1-8 (7 NIGHTS)
Join us for a week of exploring the best of
ORLANDO
what England has to offer.
• Take a trip to Stratford upon Avon and see
Shakespeare’s birthplace and more
• Explore Laycock Abbey and the pretty village
• Enjoy a trip to Oxford and visit the castle & prison
• Visit the ancient Roman Baths in Bath
• Enjoy afternoon tea in the quaint village of FLORIDA
Bourton on the Water
• Meals incl: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches & 7 dinners.
DEPART RETURN DURATION ACCOMMODATION PRICE NOVEMBER 4-18 (14 NIGHTS)
Oct 1 Oct 8 7 Nights Barn conversion £1150
Orlando is a magical place you will never forget. Join us in our
£
1150 luxury villa with its own swimming pool, games and cinema room.
• See Mickey Mouse and friends at Disney’s Magic Kingdom, Hollywood
Studios, Epcot and Animal Kingdom, enjoy the parades and rides
ILLUMINATIONS
• Spend a day relaxing on the beach
• Get up close to space shuttle Atlantis at Kennedy Space Centre
BLACKPOOL
• Visit Disney Springs for some shopping and enjoy lunch out at the
Rainforest Cafe
• Swim with Dolphins at Discovery Cove*
NOVEMBER 1-7 (6 NIGHTS) • Enjoy an air boat ride in the Everglades
At 10 kilometers long and using over one • Enjoy days relaxing at the villa swimming in our pool, playing pool in the
million bulbs, the Blackpool Illuminations games room or watching movies in our own private cinema
are an awesome spectacle. Staying at an
accessible hotel just near the front with • Enjoy home cooked food and BBQs
nightly entertainment. • Meals incl: 14 breakfasts, 13 lunches & 14 dinners.
• Visit Blackpool Tower for amazing views and
see the circus
• Ride the big dipper, ghost train and many more
• Discover the deep blue sea at the Sea Life centre
• Visit Madame Tussauds and see if you can spot
the famous people you know
• Meals incl: 6 breakfasts, 5 lunches & 6 dinners.
DEPART RETURN DURATION ACCOMMODATION PRICE DEPART RETURN DURATION ACCOMMODATION PRICE
Nov 1 Nov 7 6 Nights Hotel £1700 Nov 4 Nov 18 14 Nights Villa £3975
£
1700 PASSPORT * optional extra, please
REQUIRED request when booking
£
3975
34 35JOIN US ON OUR BIGGEST
ADVENTURE OF ALL...
...
AFRICAN SAFARI
ADVENTURE NOVEMBER/DECEMBER (12 NIGHTS)
Our most exciting holiday yet! On this touring holiday we will move
BOTSWANA, AFRICA
from hotel to hotel, visiting lands of untamed wilderness such as
deserts and salt pans, spectacular landscapes and incredible wildlife.
Botswana is a dream holiday destination unlike any other and you will
come home with some unbelievable memories.
• Holiday with some of the world’s rarest animals
• Enjoy game drives and if you are lucky you may see the ‘Big 5’ which
include lions, elephants, leopards, rhinoceros and buffalos
A MEMORABLE HOLIDAY FOR 2021!
• Discover the magnificent Victoria Falls
• Visit Chobe National Park, famous for its herds of elephants and perhaps
take a boat cruise along the Chobe River
• Meals incl: 12 breakfasts, 11 lunches & 12 dinners.
DEPART RETURN DURATION ACCOMMODATION PRICE
Nov/Dec Dec 12 Nights Hotel £5900
PASSPORT
REQUIRED
£
5900
36 37MISTLETOE &
MINCE PIES
COTSWOLDS
NOV 29-DEC 3 (4 NIGHTS)
Staying in a barn conversion in the Cotswolds,
CHRISTMAS IN
THE CANARIES
celebrate Christmas early with us.
• Enjoy some mulled wine whilst playing bingo,
Christmas quizzes and party games
• Perhaps visit a reindeer herd, a Christmas
market and enjoy a steam train ride
• Christmas isn’t complete without a visit to
a pantomime and a Christmas dinner SPAIN
• Meals incl: 4 breakfasts, 3 lunches & 4 dinners
DEPART
Nov 29
RETURN
Dec 3
DURATION ACCOMMODATION
4 Nights Barn conversion
PRICE
£765
DECEMBER 21-JANUARY 4 (14 NIGHTS)
765
If you want to get away at Christmas time from the cold weather this
£ is the perfect holiday, come celebrate Christmas and New Year with
us in the sun!
• Relax on the beach and have a dip in the sea
CHRISTMAS • Enjoy the festive food of the Canaries (sorry no turkey here!)
• Join in various games of darts, table tennis, pool and shuffleboard
CRAFTS & COOKING • Swim in the pool or sunbathe on the loungers
• Visit the shops & walk to the beach
COTSWOLDS • Visit the local bars (watch the footie on boxing day!)
• Sightseeing trips are offered as optional extras for those that want to go
DECEMBER 6-10 (4 NIGHTS) • Meals incl: 14 breakfasts, 13 lunches and 14 dinners, a selection of
alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are also included at the hotel only
Staying in a barn conversion in the Cotswolds, until 11pm each evening.
begin the preparations for Christmas.
• Learn how to make mince pies, Christmas cake
and Christmas biscuits
• Make decorations and decorate the tree. Need
help wrapping? Bring your gifts along, we will
help you wrap them, bows and all!
• Perhaps visit a reindeer herd, a Christmas market
and a pantomime
• Meals incl: 4 breakfasts, 3 lunches & 4 dinners.
DEPART RETURN DURATION ACCOMMODATION PRICE DEPART RETURN DURATION ACCOMMODATION PRICE
Dec 6 Dec 10 4 Nights Barn conversion £765 Dec 21 Jan 4 14 Nights Hotel £2900
£
765 PASSPORT
REQUIRED
£
2900
38 39OTHER DATES
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS...
AVAILABLE Here are some answers to some frequently asked questions...
How do I book? How will I know what to bring
with me on my holiday?
CHRISTMAS &
To book a holiday call us on 01285 740491
where we will be pleased to help you. We have A holiday pack will be sent out approximately
enclosed a booking form for you to fill out with 4 weeks prior to the holiday. This will contain
your chosen destination, send it back to us details regarding spending money, clothes list,
NEW YEAR
along with a deposit to confirm your booking. holiday details and supporter details which will
To see what holidays are available please visit be sent to you in the post and via email.
us online at optionsholidays.co.uk or email the
office at office@optionsholidays.co.uk. Will I get photos of my holiday?
We will send you a complimentary photo
FOREST OF DEAN Will I have a shared or single room?
The cost of the holiday is based on sharing
album after your holiday. On our website you
will also be able to view the diary of events
a room. A double room is designed to on each holiday.
accommodate two people, with one shared
DECEMBER 2021 - JANUARY 2022 bed. A twin-bedded room has two separate
beds for two people and a single room is for
What do I need for overseas
holidays?
one person, there is a single room supplement. You will need a passport and travel insurance.
Join us for our very poplar Christmas and New Year holiday If you are travelling to Europe you will need a
staying at the Bells Hotel in the Forest of Dean, where we celebrate How will I get to my holiday? valid EHIC card. For some holidays you may
a fun packed few days with friends new and old. Holidays start at the venue if in the UK or at require a visa, Options can help you apply for
• Christmas lunch with all the trimmings and a visit from Santa the airport or port if overseas. We can arrange a visa at an additional cost.
a door to door service at an additional cost.
• Steam train ride with a visit from Santa
We have a partner service with Driving Miss Data Protection
• Tour of the Forest and look for the wild boar Daisy® who provide a unique door-to-holiday Protecting the personal information of our
• Enjoy carol singers, karaoke, dancing, brass bands transfer service for our customers as well as holiday makers is extremely important to
• Perhaps visit a reindeer herd professional drivers who have the correct Options. In accordance with the Protection Act
• Various arts and craft activities licence and insurance for carrying passengers. (2018) our Data Protection statement indicates
All our drivers have an understanding of how we collect and process peoples personal
• Watch your favourite Christmas movie
people with a learning disability. data. The regulation outlines six key principles
• Enjoy a pantomime for organisations that process individuals’
• Countdown to New Year’s Eve with a black-tie gala dinner and lots Who will look after me? personal information. These are:
of dancing Our friendly, supportive and experienced team • processed lawfully, fairly and transparently
will be on the holiday with you. Each member • collected for specified, explicit and
10-night holiday meals incl: 10 breakfasts, 9 lunches & 10 dinners
of staff has been DBS checked. Additional legitimate purposes
4-night holiday meals incl: 4 breakfasts, 3 lunches & 4 dinners support can be offered at an additional cost. • adequate, relevant and limited to what is
7-night holiday meals incl: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches & 7 dinners necessary for processing
6-night holiday meals incl: 6 breakfasts, 5 lunches & 6 dinners. How will you know what help • accurate and kept up to date
I need? • retained only for as long as necessary
We will ask you to fill out an Assessment of • processed in an appropriate manner to
Needs form. This will provide us with all the maintain security.
HOLIDAY DEPART RETURN DURATION ACCOMMODATION PRICE
information we need to support you whilst
Christmas break Dec 23 Dec 27 4 Nights Hotel £1500
you are on holiday. We will require a form for Our Data Protection statement can be viewed
Christmas Dec 23 Dec 30 7 Nights Hotel £1650 each holiday. in its entirety on our website, or a hard copy
Christmas & New Year Dec 23 Jan 2 10 Nights Hotel £2430 can be provided upon request.
New Year Dec 27 Jan 2 6 Nights Hotel £1430 How much luggage can I bring?
Please only bring one suitcase and one piece Information correct at time of print.
FROM
£
1430 of hand luggage. Please note that you are
responsible for all your luggage.
40 41MEET SOME OF THE TEAM...
All of our staff are DBS checked and have received training and have
much experience in the care sector.
WENDY COLLEEN MARION HEATHER
After a career in special needs Colleen joined Options in 2017. Marion is a friendly outgoing Heather had been a supporter
education Wendy began running She is currently studying Medical person that loves to make people for the elderly and those with
supported holidays in her own Science at Exeter University and happy. Her interests are learning disabilities for many
farmhouse B & B in the 1980’s. works for Options in her holidays. volunteering, craft, cooking. She years. In her spare time she
Options was born when she was a school teacher for 18 years enjoys walking all her dogs,
rapidly realised the need for a TOM and a carer since the age of 30. spending time with her
wider range of holidays to reflect Tom first worked with Options in grandchildren and doing arts
each person hopes and 2013. He has been working with CLAIRE and crafts.
aspirations. Wendy is now people with a learning disability Claire is trained in BSL and is a
officially retired, but that doesn’t and other difficulties for four qualified first aider. She is SARAH
mean she isn’t actively involved. years, first in America for six currently studying to become a Sarah has been part of the
months and then back in the UK. nurse. She enjoys working for Options team since 2009
GERAINT Options, as no two days or handling all our accounts and
Geraint has been running JANE people are the same. She loves financial administration.
holidays with Wendy since Jane joined Options in 2017 and seeing the smiles on the clients
1984. He started working with holds a level 3 NVQ qualification faces, when they experience ISABEL
people with learning disabilities in Care. She ran her own something new as it is such a Isabel has been working in the
in the late 1970s. He is most business supporting the elderly privilege to be a part of. Options office since 2016. She
frequently seen driving the and disabled in their own homes takes great care selecting the
mini bus as he is a PSV and on weekend breaks away. PETER best photos for the website and
qualified driver. She also has experience with Peter is a retired Baptist Minister. your photo albums.
adults with learning difficulties. He has helped on the Faith
KIRSTINE week holiday for several years. NICOLE
Kirstine started working with DANIEL He enjoyed it so much that when Nicole joined Options in 2017
Options over 16 years ago on Daniel is Jane’s husband, he he retired, he decided to help as our Customer Service
our canal boat holidays. Since occasionally joins her as a on more holidays. He enjoys Administrator. She takes
then she has helped on a supporter. He volunteers in a visiting National Trust properties, bookings and queries. She has
number of holidays over the number of roles including as a hiking and gardening. an NVQ 4 in Childcare Learning
years and has now taken over STEM ambassador in schools, & Development and was an Early
managing the office. church based children’s groups JADE Years Manager for ten years.
and is a Cub Scout leader. Jade has loved working for
LEANNE Options over the last year and is
Leanne joined the Options JEZ looking forward to supporting on If you would like to be a part of
team in 2012 and has a 1st class Jez joined the team in 2017 and next year’s holidays. She has our team and either support
degree in teaching special has 15 years experience as a over 10 years of experience of people on a holiday or become
needs and currently teaches wellbeing educator and supporting adults with learning one of our drivers to take people
in a special needs school. photographer. His strengths are disabilities and has a Level 5 to and from holidays, please
She helps on the holidays being able to put people at ease Diploma in Health & Social Care email the office:
during the school holidays. and bring out the best in them. Management. office@optionsholidays.co.uk.
42 43BOOKING TERMS & CONDITIONS... You can transfer your booking to another person, who satisfies
all the conditions that apply to this booking, by giving us notice
BOOKING YOUR HOLIDAY... 1. Our details
Options Supported holidays, Unit 4 Down Farm, South Cerney,
in writing as soon as possible and no later than 7 days before
departure. Both you and the new traveller are responsible for
paying all costs we incur in making the transfer.
Gloucestershire, GL7 6DD, 01285740491 office@optionsholidays.
If you would like to secure a place on any of these holidays please call co.uk 5. If we cancel your booking
We reserve the right to cancel your booking. We will not cancel less
us and we will be happy to take your booking or answer any of your Your holiday booking
A booking will exist as soon as we issue our confirmation invoice.
than 8 weeks before your departure date, except for unavoidable
and extraordinary circumstances, or failure by you to pay the
questions. 01285 740491. This booking is made on the terms of these booking conditions.
When you make a booking you guarantee that you have the
final balance , or because the minimum number required for the
package to go ahead hasn’t been reached. Unavoidable and
authority to accept and do accept on behalf of your party the terms extraordinary circumstances means a situation beyond our control,
To confirm your booking you must return the assume you no longer require the place on of these booking conditions. the consequences of which could not have been avoided even if all
reasonable measures had been taken.
completed booking form and a 25% deposit the holiday. Cheques should be made payable 2. Paying for Your Holiday
When you make your booking you must pay a deposit of 25% of If your holiday is cancelled you can either have a refund of all
within 21 days of your telephone booking. We to Options Supported Holidays Ltd. the holiday cost per person. The balance of the price of your travel monies paid or accept an alternative holiday of comparable
will also need your completed assessment arrangements must be paid at least 8 weeks before your departure standard from us if we offer one (we will refund any price difference
date for UK holidays and 14 weeks before your departure date for if the alternative is of a lower value).
form within 30 days of receipt of your deposit Full payment is required 8 weeks prior to the holidays overseas. If the deposit and/or balance is not paid in time,
to confirm any extra support needs. If we do holiday start date for holidays in the UK and we may cancel your travel arrangements without refunding your 6. If we change your booking
deposit. Or you may incur late payment charge of £25 plus any (a) Changes to the price
not receive your deposit within 21 days we will 14 weeks prior for holidays abroad. costs incurred. To ensure the group are on the same flight seated We can change your holiday price after you’ve booked, only in
together flight booking are made approximately 14 weeks prior to certain circumstances:
the holiday due date. Late payments and anyone booking after Changes in the price of the carriage of passengers resulting from
the balance due date will be responsible for any additional costs changes to the cost of fuel or other power sources the level of
incurred. taxes or fees imposed by third parties including tourist taxes,
landing taxes or embarkation or disembarkation fees at ports
3. If You Cancel Your Holiday and airports or exchange rates mean that the price of your travel
You, or any member of your party, may cancel your travel arrangements may change after you have booked. However, there
NOT FOUND THE HOLIDAY YOU WERE LOOKING FOR?... arrangements at any time. Written notification from the person who
made the booking or your travel agent must be received at our
will be no change within 20 days of your departure.
offices. Since we incur costs in cancelling your travel arrangements, We will absorb, and you will not be charged for, any increase
Not to worry! We can arrange bespoke holidays for individuals, you will have to pay cancellation charges as follows (see also the equivalent to 2% of the price of your travel arrangements, which
exception below): excludes insurance premiums and any amendment charges. You
couples or groups. HOLIDAYS IN THE UK
will be charged for the amount over and above that. If this results in
an increase equivalent to more than 8% of the price of your travel
Number of days before holi- Cancellation charges arrangements, you will have the option of accepting a change
Do you want to go on holiday to a place not Are you wanting help with your honeymoon? day departure date to another holiday if we are able to offer one or cancelling and
listed in our brochure? If so, please contact Or do you want to get away as a couple but More than 8 weeks Loss of deposit
receiving a full refund of all monies paid, except for any amendment
charges. Should you decide to cancel you must do so within the
the office, we can either arrange a holiday for need some support whilst away? We can 8 to 4 weeks 75% of cost of holiday time period shown on your final invoice.
yourself or find other people who want to go arrange your honeymoon or couples holiday Less than 4 weeks 100% of cost of holiday
Should the price of your holiday go down due to the cost changes
on the holiday also. We can arrange bespoke with a supporter to a destination of your choice. HOLIDAYS OUTSIDE THE UK
mentioned above, then any refund due will be paid to you. We
will deduct from this refund our administrative expenses incurred.
holidays for individuals, couples or groups. Please contact the office for more information. Number of days before holi- Cancellation charges Please note that travel arrangements are not always purchased in
day departure date local currency and some apparent changes have no impact on the
price of your travel due to contractual and other protection in place.
More than 14 Weeks Loss of deposit
14 to 8 Weeks 75% of cost of holiday (b) Changes other than the price
Less than 8 weeks 100% of cost of holiday It is a term of your booking that we are able to make changes to
any aspect of your booking. If the change is insignificant, we will
ensure that you are notified about it. Examples of insignificant
ATOL PROTECTED... Note: If the reason for your cancellation is covered under the terms
of your insurance policy, you may be able to reclaim these charges.
changes include alteration of your outward/return flights by less
than 12 hours, changes to aircraft type, change of accommodation
to another of the same or higher standard, changes of carriers.
You can cancel your booking without paying cancellation charges
Air Travel Organiser’s Licence (ATOL) is a bookings do not lose the money paid over if the performance of your package, or the carriage of passengers If we are constrained by circumstances beyond our control to alter
financial protection scheme managed by or get stranded abroad. All the flights and to your destination, is significantly affected by unavoidable and significantly any of the main characteristics of the travel services
extraordinary circumstances. In such circumstances, we will arrange that make up your package you will have the rights set out below.
the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). The law flight-inclusive holidays in this brochure are for your booking to be terminated and for you to receive a full
refund. We will observe advice provided by the UK Foreign & We will contact you and you will have the choice of accepting the
says your holiday must be protected if you financially protected by the ATOL scheme. Commonwealth Office. change or having a refund of all monies paid. You can also accept
book a holiday with a single travel company When you pay you will be supplied with an an alternative holiday, where we offer one (we will refund any price
4. If You Change Your Booking difference if the alternative is of a lower value). We will tell you the
that includes flights and accommodation ATOL Certificate. Please ask for it and check If, after our confirmation invoice has been issued, you wish to procedure for making your choice. Please read any notification of
(including a cruise). An ATOL is granted after to ensure that everything you booked (flights, change your travel arrangements in any way, for example your changes carefully and respond promptly as if you do not respond to
chosen departure date or accommodation, we will do our utmost to us within the timescale given your booking may be cancelled.
the company has met the CAA’s licensing hotels and other services) is listed on it. make these changes but it may not always be possible. Any request
for changes to be made must be in writing from the person who 8. Our Liability to You
requirements. In the event of Options Please see our booking conditions for further made the booking or your travel agent. You will be asked to pay You must inform us without undue delay of any failure to perform
Supported Holidays Ltd failure, the ATOL information or for more information about an administration charge of £ 25, and any further cost we incur in or improper performance of the travel services included in this
making this alteration. You should be aware that these costs could package. If any of the travel services included in your package are
scheme ensures customers who paid and financial protection and the ATOL Certificate increase the closer to the departure date that changes are made not performed in accordance with the contract, or are improperly
and you should contact us as soon as possible. Note: Certain travel performed, by us or the travel service suppliers, and this has
contracted with the ATOL holder for certain go to: www.atol.org.uk/ATOLCertificate arrangements may not be changeable after a reservation has been affected the enjoyment of your travel arrangements, you may
made and any alteration request could incur a cancellation charge be entitled to an appropriate price reduction or compensation
of up to 100% of that part of the arrangements. or both. We will not be liable where any failure to perform or
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