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1 * TRY OUR TASTE OF EXPLORER HOLIDAYS SEE PAGE 7

2 Our 2016 programme Month Breakaway Departs Returns Duration Days Price Code Page January Emmerdale Special Blackpool 4th 8th 5 days Monday - Friday 675 B February Valentine s 12th 15th 4 days Friday - Monday 425 B Potter s Resort 22nd 26th 5 days Monday - Friday 935 B Austria Snowy Mountains 6th 13th 8 days Sunday - Sunday 1,550 B March Easter Bake Off 16th 20th 5 days Wednesday - Sunday 645 B Easter 25th 29th 5 days Friday - Tuesday 999 B Easter Bake Off 30th 3rd April 5 days Wednesday - Sunday 645 B A Taste of Paris 6th 12th 7 days Wednesday - Tuesday 1,050 B April Rail-Lovers York 15th 18th 4 days Friday - Monday 925 B Fishing in France 25th 29th 5 days Monday - Friday 650 B A Taste of Disney 1st 7th 7 days Sunday - Saturday 1,250 B Butlin s 2nd 6th 5 days Monday - Friday 1,049 B May Animal Farm France 10th 14th 5 days Tuesday - Saturday 825 B Dutch Windmills and Tulips 15th 20th 6 days Sunday - Friday 1,175 B Majorca 17th 24th 8 days Tuesday - Tuesday 1,549 B Half Term Seaside Fun 30th 3rd June 5 days Monday - Friday 925 B Canal Boat Cruising 5th 10th 6 days Sunday - Friday 1,049 B Butlin s 6th 10th 5 days Monday - Friday 1,049 B June A Taste of Normandy 11th 17th 7 days Saturday - Friday 1,250 B The Lake District 12th 18th 7 days Sunday - Saturday 1,250 B Warner s Isle of Wight 20th 24th 5 days Monday - Friday 1,249 B Beautiful Kent Coast 27th 1st July 5 days Monday - Friday 1,125 B Great Yarmouth Pick & Mix 1st 29th See page 30 for the full range of arrival and departure days July Butlin s 4th 8th 5 days Monday - Friday 1,049 B Breakaway Boot Camp 11th 15th 5 days Monday - Friday 949 B Sun & Fun in France 17th 23rd 7 days Sunday- Saturday 1,099 B Welsh Mountains & Coast 1st 7th 7 days Monday - Sunday 1,250 B Seaside Fun 8th 12th 5 days Monday - Friday 965 B Pool & Pampering 15th 19th 5 days Monday - Friday 999 B August Animal Magic 15th 19th 5 days Monday - Friday 999 B Beautiful Kent Coast 22nd 26th 5 days Monday - Friday 1,125 B Sun & Fun in France 28th 3rd Sept 7 days Sunday - Saturday 1,099 B Seaside Fun 29th 2nd Sept 5 days Monday - Friday 965 B Spain & The Pyrenees 3rd 11th 9 days Saturday - Sunday 1,375 B Malta 4th 11th 8 days Sunday - Sunday 1,549 B September Autumn Days Bake Off 12th 16th 5 days Monday - Friday 645 B Warner s Isle of Wight 19th 23rd 5 days Monday - Friday 1,249 B Devon Coast & Countryside 25th 1st Oct 7 days Sunday - Saturday 1,250 B Butlin s 26th 30th 5 days Monday - Friday 1,049 B A Taste of Belgium 2nd 8th 7 days Sunday - Saturday 1,050 B Majorca Autumn Sun 4th 11th 8 days Tuesday - Tuesday 1,549 B October Blackpool 10th 14th 5 days Monday - Friday 999 B Butlin s 17th 21st 5 days Monday - Friday 1,049 B Half Term Arts & Crafts 24th 28th 5 days Monday - Friday 745 B Blackpool Fireworks 31st 4th Nov 5 days Monday - Friday 999 B November Beauty & Pampering 10th 13th 4 days Thursday - Sunday 599 B Winter Wonderland 14th 18th 5 days Monday - Friday 1,050 B Christmas Market Arras 1st 4th 4 days Thursday - Sunday 675 B Christmas Lunch Express 9th 12th 4 days Friday - Monday 950 B December Panto & the London Lights 16th 19th 4 days Friday - Monday 950 B Christmas with Friends 24th 27th 4 days Saturday - Tuesday 1,249 B Celebrate New Year 30th 2nd Jan 17 4 days Friday - Monday 875 B

3 BREAKAWAY SUPPORTED HOLIDAYS 2016 IN THIS BROCHURE HOLIDAY PLANNER 2 WELCOME 3 GT YARMOUTH PICK & MIX 4 YOUR HOLIDAY PHOTOS 6 SPECIAL OFFERS 6 BREAKAWAY EXPLORER 7 A TASTE OF... Paris 15 Disney 18 Normandy 26 Belgium 47 BOOKING GUIDE TERMS & CONDITIONS MEDICATION 61 SUPPORT 62 HOLIDAYS BY DESTINATION 63 Our customers tell us they like to see themselves featured in our brochure and on our website. If you don t want us to use your photo just let us know when you book. The photos in this brochure are indicative and may not have been taken at the destinations shown *Basic support is not included on our Pick and Mix holidays in Great Yarmouth WELCOME... and we really hope you enjoy browsing through the range of supported holidays on offer for This year there s a great mix of new holidays and old favourites, many with prices the same as last year s. And look out for special offers for booking early, and travelling with friends. New for 2016 are our Breakaway Explorer holidays. These fantastic Breakaways give you a two-centre holiday so you can relax at the farmhouse in France then whizz off for a couple of nights at a hotel for a taste of destinations further afield. To make things simple we ll provide a bag for your midweek nights away - plus we ll pack it for you and you get to keep the bag as a souvenir of your adventure. Look out for the Breakaway Explorer badges in the brochure. For July you can choose to stay in Great Yarmouth for as long as you like - with a choice of arrival and departure days. Based at a guest house just a short walk from the seafront, there s a full programme of activities from live music to film nights to keep you entertained. See our Pick and Mix pages for full details. A favourite destination is France. The farmhouse is a real gem, set in the middle of the French countryside but close to a host of things to see and do. With a great range of holidays based here, come along to enjoy the heated pool and crazy golf, games room, garden and outdoor dining area. In the cooler months there s a comfy lounge with a log fire to keep you warm, and whatever time of year you go there s always plenty of home cooked food, a trip to the coast or a local auberge for a hearty lunch. We want to support you appropriately during your holiday so that you have a really good and safe time. You, or the person booking your holiday for you must tell us about all of your support needs at the time of booking if we don t know your full needs we can t be on hand to support you. Just call us on and we ll talk you through our support process as we re here to help at every step of the way. If you d like us to arrange a holiday specifically for you or a group we can do that too so call us on to see how we can help. We look forward to speaking with, and seeing, you soon. Penny and the Team Page 3

4 SEASIDE PICK AND MIX NEW FOR FLEXIBLE SUMMER HOLIDAYS IN GREAT YARMOUTH COME TO GREAT YARMOUTH & STAY AS LONG AS YOU LIKE The guest house in Great Yarmouth is open for flexible Breakaways in July 2016 so come and stay for as long as you like. You can have a minibreak or two, a fortnight or a month! Great Yarmouth is full of fun, and the summertime activities will keep you entertained the whole time. Plan your holiday using the chart on Page 30, arriving or leaving on any Monday, Wednesday or Friday in July. These Breakaways are full board with home prepared meals, picnics on sunny days, and on Sundays a lovely roast dinner with all the trimmings. The price for your stay includes dinner on your arrival day, and all meals including lunch on your day of departure. There s a programme of evening entertainment for you to enjoy at the guest house, and as we re just a short walk from the beach and promenade we will take advantage of the summer and the seaside; playing in the arcades and strolling on the sand. CALL TO BOOK Your comfortable accommodation is in shared rooms, some with en suite bathrooms and all with TVs. We have a limited number of accessible rooms so give us a call to discuss your requirements. Our hosts are on hand 24 hours a day to provide your food, great company, good fun and a range of activities in a safe environment. As these Breakaways do not include any care-based support please call us for a personalised quote if you need help with medication, mobility, personal or other care requirements. Page 4

5 OPEN FOR THE WHOLE OF JULY As these Breakaways do not include any care based support please call us for a personalised quote if you need help with medication, mobility, personal or any other type of care. A GREAT BRITISH SEASIDE HOLIDAY Great Yarmouth guest house Available from 1st to 29th July Choice of arrival and departure dates Full board Home prepared meals and picnics Craft Sessions Traditional seaside fun Promenade, pier, arcades and amusements Regular programme of entertainment Sunny lounge Bright, comfortable bedrooms TVs in rooms Mondays BINGO Tuesdays GAMES NIGHT Wednesdays SING ALONG WITH HANK - LIVE MUSIC! Thursdays KARAOKE PARTY Fridays FISH AND CHIPS & PUB NIGHT Saturdays BINGO Sundays MOVIE & POPCORN TIME GREAT YARMOUTH GREAT DESTINATION pier ~ boating ~ fun fair ~ beach cafés ~ pubs ~ model village ~ rock factory cinema ~ road train ~ pony trap rides shopping ~ amusements ~ fireworks slot machines Sea Life Centre CALL TO BOOK Page 5

6 YOUR HOLIDAY PHOTOS DIRECT TO YOUR DOOR Once you re home from your Breakaway Holiday we ll send you a selection of your holiday photos to keep DESIGN YOUR OWN BREAKAWAY Have you got a special occasion to celebrate, a honeymoon to plan, want to travel with friends or fancy a break that s not in the brochure? Call us on to see how we can help Save 10% on holidays departing in January, February, March, April and May when you book by 15th January 2016 EARLY BOOKING BONUS Book and travel early to save 10% Cannot be combined with any other offer Bring a friend on their first Breakaway Holiday and you ll both receive 10% off the price BRING A FRIEND Bring a friend to get a 10% discount Cannot be combined with any other offer. Friend must be a new customer and have not travelled with Breakaway on a previous occasion WANT TO TRAVEL AS A GROUP? Call us on

7 A TASTE OF... New for Breakaway Explorer Holidays TRAVEL AND EXPLORE - A HOLIDAY WITHIN A HOLIDAY We re delighted to be able to offer a new concept for Breakaway Explorer Holidays. These fabulous seven day Breakaways give you the chance to explore more than just the surrounding area as they also include two nights away at a regional hotel for a taste of somewhere new. Choose to see the sights of Paris, wander in and around Disneyland, take a journey along the coast of Normandy or visit Belgium, the home of chocolatiers! First we ll travel to the farmhouse in Northern France to unwind and relax for a day or two. Then we ll pack you a souvenir Breakaway travel bag and set off midweek for our exploration. Travelling by minibus or train, we ll spend two nights in a hotel at our destination, giving us time to see and enjoy a different part of the world. After our adventure we head back to the farmhouse for more fun and games, a swim in the pool, home cooking and relaxation. Your Breakaway travel bag is yours to keep! Explore Departs Returns Price PARIS Wed 6th April Tue 12th April 1,050 DISNEY Sun 1st May Sat 7th May 1,250 NORMANDY Sat 11th June Fri 17th June 1,250 BELGIUM Sun 2nd Oct Sat 8th Oct 1,050 A TASTE OF PARIS The first explorer holiday will be in April. From the farmhouse we will travel by train to see this magical city and the famous sights of Paris. FULL DETAILS ON PAGE 15 A TASTE OF DISNEY The next break will be a Disney special in May. Starting from the farmhouse, we will use the minibus to drive to Paris and stay in a Disney resort hotel. FULL DETAILS ON PAGE 18 A TASTE OF NORMANDY In June we will discover Normandy. After our stopover at the farmhouse we will drive south to explore this area and the famous coastal towns. FULL DETAILS ON PAGE 26 A TASTE OF BELGUIM Stretching out summer we will go to the farmhouse in France early October and then drive to Belgium for chocolate and waffles! FULL DETAILS ON PAGE 47 Page 7

8 JANUARY EMMERDALE & BLACKPOOL SPECIAL Seaside fun, and a visit from an Emmerdale star! 675 MEET AN EMMERDALE ACTOR Give yourself a post-christmas boost with this great Breakaway to Blackpool. There ll be no dull days on this holiday as you can enjoy all that the resort has to offer from the comfort of our fully accessible hotel base. During the day you can explore Blackpool with its tower, promenade and traditional seaside attractions. During the evenings we retreat to the warm comfort of our hotel to enjoy a great range of activities including bingo, entertainment and a live cabaret every night. And the highlight of this Breakaway will be a guest appearance from an Emmerdale actor - will it be a Dingle or a Sugden, a Tate or a Hope? The only way to find out is to come along on this soap and seaside Breakaway. Travel is by minibus, and accommodation is in twin en suite rooms in a hotel. Adapted bathrooms are available so please call us for further details. If you like TV soaps, and the sights and sounds of traditional seaside attractions you will enjoy this Breakaway to kick off Please tell us about your full support needs when you book so that we can ensure that you get the very best out of this Breakaway days, full board Blackpool Hotel Evening entertainment Guest appearance Blackpool Tower Seaside attractions Departs: Monday 4th January Returns: Friday 8th January Code: B0105 HOTEL WARM CLOTHES ENTERTAINMENT WHEELCHAIR FRIENDLY Page 8

9 FEBRUARY VALENTINE S A weekend Breakaway for anyone who wants to be spoilt 425 A SPECIAL WEEKEND FOR EVERYONE Come with your partner, with your friends or on your own - whatever you choose you re guaranteed to be spoilt on this Valentine s themed Breakaway. You ll be able to relax and enjoy yourself in good company as we make pretty Valentine s cards and bake ourselves some Valentine s treats to eat, give away as gifts or to take home as souvenirs. For our special evening you can dress up for dinner as we enjoy a delicious, home cooked, three course Valentine s dinner served by candlelight. With romantic music in the background and maybe a movie to watch afterwards it s going to be a great evening for everyone. Travel is by minibus, and accommodation is in comfortable twin rooms with en suite or washing facilities and a TV. This is a relaxing Breakaway with a Valentine s theme. It s suitable for everyone, and we have a small number of wheelchair spaces and ground floor rooms available. Please call us to check availability. Please tell us about your full support needs when you book so that we can ensure that you get the very best out of this Breakaway days, full board Great Yarmouth Guest house Candlelit dinner Card making Gifts Bake Valentine s treats Departs: Friday 12th February Returns: Monday 15th February Code: B0106 GUEST HOUSE WARM CLOTHES WHEELCHAIR FRIENDLY GROUND FLOOR Page 9

10 FEBRUARY POTTERS Entertainment and activities day and night at this fabulous leisure resort 935 A FEBRUARY BREAKAWAY Escape the dreary February weather and come with us to the Potters resort on the Norfolk coast. This midweek show-break offers great entertainment every evening, and plenty of things to do during the day including swimming in the warm indoor pool. Other options for daytime activities include use of their extensive sports and leisure facilities, a pitch and putt course, bowls, pool or snooker and many other activities. Evening entertainment from the Potters Theatre Company could transport you to the world of the musicals or back in time with tribute acts. Accommodation is in very comfortable twin rooms in the Potters Hotel, with en suite bathrooms. We have one room with a disabled-access bathroom available so please call us for information. The meals at Potters are legendary and you will be spoilt for choice at breakfast, lunch, dinner and even a late night snack. Travel is by minibus. Please tell us about your full support needs when you book so that we can ensure you get the very best out of this Breakaway days, full board Norfolk/Suffolk border Hotel accommodation Midweek break Crazy Golf and Bingo Live entertainment Activities on site Departs: Monday 22nd February Returns: Friday 26th February Code: B0107 HOTEL ENTERTAINMENT CALL US FOR INFO WARM CLOTHES Page 10

11 MARCH AUSTRIA & THE SNOWY MOUNTAINS Scenery, snow and strudel in the Tyrolean Alps 1,550 A BREAKAWAY TO THE TYROLEAN ALPS March is the perfect time to visit Austria - the snow is still on the mountains and the spring flowers are starting to show. It s a truly beautiful place at any time of the year but this Breakaway will be very special. Our comfortable hotel has stunning views and cosy lounges, perfect for relaxing with a cup of delicious steaming hot chocolate and a slice of apple strudel after exploring the local area and mountains. Travel is by minibus and Eurotunnel, and will include an overnight stop on route so you will need to pack a small overnight bag as well as your medium sized main holiday bag. Our hotel accommodation is in twin rooms with en suite bathrooms. To be able to get the most from this holiday you need to enjoy days out and walking around wrapped up warm in the open air with lots of things to see and do. Please tell us about your full support needs when you book so that we can ensure that you get the very best out of this Breakaway. 1,550 8 days, full board Austria Hotel Mountain views Cosy lounges Great food Stunning scenery Departs: Sunday 6th March Returns: Sunday 13th March Code: B0108 HOTEL WARM CLOTHES WALKING HOLIDAY STAIRS TO Page 11

12 MARCH THE GREAT EASTER BAKE OFF Easter treats to bake and eat 645 GET COOKING ON THIS FUN BAKE-AWAY If you enjoy watching The Great British Bake Off you re sure to enjoy this break in our French farmhouse. We ll spend our days shopping and baking a range of delicious Easter treats such as cakes, scones and biscuits. We ll even have a competition to crown the week s Best Baker and prizes for everyone. Based in the French countryside, we ll explore local markets and bakeries for inspiration before stopping off for lunch in a café or auberge. Our afternoons of baking, with plenty of breaks for a cup of tea, will be followed by leisurely evenings of home cooked food and relaxing in front of the log fire. And as it s Easter there s bound to be an egg or two waiting to be found! Travel is by minibus and Eurotunnel, and your farmhouse accommodation will be in twin and triple rooms with shared bathrooms. You ll need to enjoy cooking and baking to get the most out of this Breakaway. Please tell us about your full support needs when you book so that we can ensure that you get the very best out of this Breakaway days, full board Northern France Farmhouse Baking competition Prizes Day trips Café lunches Departs: Wednesday 16th March Returns: Sunday 20th March Code: B0109 FARM HOUSE WARM CLOTHES & A TOWEL CALL US FOR INFO STAIRS TO Page 12

13 MARCH EASTER An Easter Eggstravaganza in Great Yarmouth 999 ENJOY EASTER BY THE SEASIDE Easter is all about sharing - so why not spend a few days in the company of old friends, and make new ones too? This relaxing Easter break includes an Easter Egg hunt, a home cooked Easter Sunday lunch, walks along the promenade and trips out to explore north Norfolk. Our guest house base in Great Yarmouth is ideally located to explore the area and to take advantage of the traditional seaside attractions on offer. There s plenty to see and do, with a great choice of pubs for us to enjoy on our evenings out. Travel is by minibus, and accommodation is in comfortable twin rooms with en suite or washing facilities and a TV. This is a relaxing Breakaway with an Easter theme. It s suitable for everyone, and we have a small number of wheelchair spaces and ground floor rooms available. Please call us to check availability. Please tell us about your full support needs when you book so that we can ensure that you get the very best out of this Breakaway days, full board Great Yarmouth Guest house Easter treats Home cooked Sunday lunch Seaside activities Meet friends and have fun Departs: Friday 25th March Returns: Tuesday 29th March Code: B0110 GUEST HOUSE CALL US FOR INFO TVs IN GROUND FLOOR Page 13

14 MARCH THE GREAT EASTER BAKE OFF Easter treats to bake and eat 645 GET COOKING ON THIS FUN BAKE-AWAY If you enjoy watching The Great British Bake Off you re sure to enjoy this break to our French farmhouse. We ll spend our days shopping and baking a range of delicious Easter treats such as cakes, scones and biscuits. We ll even have a competition to crown the week s Best Baker and prizes for everyone. Based in the French countryside, we ll explore local markets and bakeries for inspiration before stopping off for lunch in a café or auberge. Our afternoons of baking, with plenty of breaks for a cup of tea, will be followed by leisurely evenings of home cooked food and relaxing in front of the log fire. And as it s Easter there s bound to be an egg or two waiting to be found! Travel is by minibus and Eurotunnel, and your farmhouse accommodation will be in twin and triple rooms with shared bathrooms. You ll need to enjoy cooking and baking to get the most out of this Breakaway. Please tell us about your full support needs when you book so that we can ensure that you get the very best out of this Breakaway days, full board Northern France Farmhouse Baking competition Prizes Day trips Café lunches Departs: Wednesday 30th March Returns: Sunday 3rd April Code: B0111 FARM HOUSE WARM CLOTHES & A TOWEL CALL US FOR INFO STAIRS TO Page 14

15 APRIL A TASTE OF...Paris A fabulous two-centre Breakaway 1,050 EXPLORE PARIS & NORTHERN FRANCE To get a Taste of Paris we explore the main sights, taking them in from a stroll along the streets or from a cruise along the Seine. Starting with a couple of days at the Farmhouse in northern France we will be relaxing and enjoying the garden and heated outdoor swimming pool. Next we will pack a bag for you and set off for Paris by high-speed train. During our two days we ll see the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame and the Sacre Coeur, eat in cafes and restaurants and soak up the atmosphere. There ll be time for souvenir shopping, and a walk through the Tuileries Garden or along the Champs Elysee. We return to the farmhouse to finish the holiday and take time to look around the local area and markets. When we return you will keep your special Explorer bag as a souvenir! Travel is by minibus and Eurotunnel, and your farmhouse accommodation will be in twin and triple rooms with shared bathrooms. Our midweek hotel accommodation will be in shared rooms with en suite bathrooms. You ll need to enjoy walking to get the best out of this Breakaway. 1,050 7 days, full board France Farmhouse & Hotel Eiffel Tower Sacre Coeur Seine River trip Great French food Departs: Wednesday 6th April Returns: Tuesday 12th April Code: B0112 FARMHOUSE & HOTEL WALKING HOLIDAY STAIRS TO WARM CLOTHES & A TOWEL TRAIN Page 15

16 APRIL A FIRST CLASS BREAKAWAY TO YORK A rail and history weekend 925 YORK - FIRST CLASS ALL THE WAY Join us on this First Class Breakaway to the historic city of York. Travelling First Class from Kings Cross to York on the Virgin East Coast train you can watch the countryside and towns whizz by whilst enjoying your complimentary hot or cold lunch. Arriving in York we make our way to the city-centre hotel which will be our base for the next three nights. We ll visit the National Railway Museum with its amazing collection of trains including the Mallard - the world s fastest steam locomotive. You can take a seat on a bullet train and see how royalty travelled as you visit Queen Victoria s favourite carriage. For history lovers we ll also visit the Jorvik Viking Centre where you will journey through the reconstruction of Viking-Age streets, as they would have been 1000 years ago. Travel is by minibus and First Class rail, and our hotel accommodation is in twin and triple rooms with en suite bathrooms. To be able to get the most from this holiday you need to enjoy days out exploring as there ll be plenty of walking with lots of things to see and do. Please tell us about your full support needs when you book so that we can ensure that you get the very best out of this Breakaway days, full board York Hotel First Class return rail journey National Railway Museum Jorvik Viking Centre Meals out Departs: Friday 15th April Returns: Monday 18th April Code: B0113 HOTEL TRAIN WALKING HOLIDAY WARM CLOTHES STAIRS TO Page 16

17 APRIL FISHING IN FRANCE See what you can catch on this angling Breakaway 650 RIVER, SEA & LAKE FISHING IN FRANCE If fishing is your passion, or you d like to give it a try, then this break is just for you. Mike, our courier, is a great fisherman and will enjoy showing you all the basics for this relaxing pastime. If you re already a seasoned angler this is your chance to fish the lakes and rivers of France. We will provide all equipment, however please feel free to bring any of your own kit if you would like to. With Mike as our local guide, fish for trout and carp and even try your hand at sea fishing if the weather allows. Busy days in the great outdoors will be followed by relaxing evenings at the farmhouse with home cooked meals. Travel is by minibus and Eurotunnel, and your farmhouse accommodation will be in twin and triple rooms with shared bathrooms. You will need to enjoy the leisurely sport of fishing to get the best out of this break. Please tell us about your full support needs when you book days, full board Northern France Farmhouse Trout fishing River fishing Sea fishing Home cooked meals Departs: Monday 25th April Returns: Friday 29th April Code: B0114 FARM HOUSE CALL US FOR INFO STAIRS TO SWIMMING POOL WARM CLOTHES & A TOWEL Page 17

18 MAY A TASTE OF...Disney A fabulous two-centre Breakaway 1,250 EXPLORE FRANCE & DISNEYLAND PARIS To get a Taste of Disneyland Paris this Explorer Breakaway is all about your favourite Disney characters and magical parades. Starting with a couple of days at our Farmhouse in northern France we will be relaxing and enjoying the garden and heated outdoor pool. Next we will pack a bag for you to take on our exploration to our Disney resort hotel. We ll spend a full day in the Disney parks meeting the characters, souvenir shopping and seeing the colourful parades, magical night show and Disney village. The highlight of this breakaway is a Disney café where you get to dine with your favourite characters. We return to the farmhouse for home-cooked meals and a look around the local area and markets. We can talk about our Disney experience and enjoy the garden and the games room. When we return you will keep your special Explorer bag as a souvenir! Travel is by minibus and Eurotunnel, and your farmhouse accommodation will be in twin and triple rooms with shared bathrooms. Our mid-week hotel accommodation will be in shared rooms with en suite bathrooms. You ll need to enjoy walking to get the best out of this Breakaway. 1,250 7 days, full board France Farmhouse & Hotel Disney parades Character lunch Evening spectacular Souvenir shopping Departs: Sunday 1st May Returns: Saturday 7th May Code: B0115 FARMHOUSE & HOTEL WALKING HOLIDAY STAIRS TO SWIMMING POOL BRING SUN CREAM Page 18

19 MAY BREAKAWAY TO BUTLIN S A supported holiday in Skegness 1,049 AN ALL-TIME FAVOURITE BREAKAWAY Always a favourite with our customers, a Breakaway to Butlin s offers something for everyone. There s always lots to do during the day with bowling, swimming, rides and attractions. Your evenings will be spent watching the excellent live shows and enjoying the range of bars and restaurants, and dancing the night away at the disco. This five day supported holiday gives you plenty of time to enjoy all of the on-site attractions and activities, with couriers on hand to help you when you need them. You can enjoy Splash Waterworld with its exciting flumes and rides, quieter paddling areas and plenty of relaxing spaces to help you to unwind. Plus there s a traditional fairground and the Skyline Pavilion offering everything from arts and crafts to character shows. Travel is by minibus, and accommodation is in accessible ground floor chalets with shared bathrooms. To be able to enjoy this Breakaway you ll need to like holiday parks, late nights and parties. Please tell us about your full support needs when you book so that we can ensure that you get the very best out of this Breakaway. 1,049 5 days, full board Butlin s Skegness Chalet accommodation Holiday park fun Nightlife Live shows Swimming Departs: Monday 2nd May Returns: Friday 6th May Code: B0116 HOLIDAY PARK WHEELCHAIR FRIENDLY GROUND FLOOR WARM CLOTHES & A TOWEL Page 19

20 MAY ANIMAL FARM FRANCE Discover the animals, produce & crafts on a French farm 825 FARMYARD FUN IN FRANCE Come along on this farm themed Breakaway to Northern France and discover all about life on a real working farm. You can milk a goat and meet horses, chickens, sheep and many other animals. When we re not exploring the farmyard there s plenty to do with a day trip to the Nausicaã Aquarium in Boulogne and you can enjoy the facilities of the farmhouse with its heated swimming pool, games room, mini golf and plenty of space to relax both indoors and out. Busy days in the great outdoors will be followed by relaxing evenings at the farmhouse with home cooked meals. Travel is by minibus and Eurotunnel, and your farmhouse accommodation will be in twin and triple rooms with shared bathrooms. You will need to enjoy getting close to animals to get the best out of this break. Please tell us about your full support needs when you book so that we can ensure that you get the very best out of this Breakaway days, full board Northern France Farmhouse Farm visits Milking goats Nausicaã Aquarium Day trips Departs: Tuesday 10th May Returns: Saturday 14th May Code: B0117 FARM HOUSE SWIMMING POOL STAIRS TO WALKING HOLIDAY PACK A TOWEL Page 20

21 MAY DUTCH WINDMILLS & TULIPS A colourful Breakaway to Holland s Keukenhof Gardens 1,175 WINDMILLS, WATERWAYS & TULIPS Based at our comfortable hotel on the Dutch Island of Zeeland we ll venture out to explore the sights, sounds and colours of Holland. The highlight of this Breakaway is a visit to the amazing Keukenhof Gardens to see the stunning bulb displays, flower shows and unique artworks created from flowers. We ll also visit markets to see and try the wonderful food including the huge range of cheeses, and to buy our souvenirs. Maybe even a visit to a clog maker and a trip to see the canals and waterways - with so much to see this will be a busy Breakaway! Travel is by minibus and Eurotunnel, and our hotel accommodation is in twin and triple rooms with en suite bathrooms. To be able to get the most from this holiday you need to enjoy days out exploring gardens and the countryside. There ll be plenty of walking in the open air with lots of things to see and do. Please tell us about your full support needs when you book so that we can ensure that you get the very best out of this Breakaway. 1,175 6 days, full board Zeeland on the Dutch Islands Hotel Keukenhof Gardens Markets Clogs and cheeses Windmills and canals Departs: Sunday 15th May Returns: Friday 20th May Code: B0118 HOTEL WALKING HOLIDAY STAIRS TO BRING SUN CREAM Page 21

22 MAY MAJORCA Breakaway to sunnier shores 1,549 RELAX & ENJOY THE ISLAND OF MAJORCA Just a 2.5 hour flight from the UK, Majorca is the largest of the Balearic Islands and lies in the Mediterranean Sea just off the coast of Spain. Offering something for everyone, the island has more to it than just beaches and tourist haunts with pools, a jeep safari and café lunches. From our lively resort we ll take day trips to explore the island, swim or relax by the pool and enjoy long, leisurely lunches. Our evenings will make the most of the night time entertainment. Travel is by air, and our hotel accommodation has twin rooms with en suite bathrooms. To enjoy this holiday you ll need to be able to walk about and enjoy the hot weather. Please tell us about your full support needs when you book so that we can ensure that you get the very best out of this Breakaway. We recommend a minimum of 200 spending money for this holiday. 1,549 8 days, full board Majorca Hotel Lively resort Heated Pool Jeep safari Day trips Departs: Tuesday 17th May Returns: Tuesday 24th May Code: B0119 HOTEL AIR BRING SUN CREAM SWIMMING POOL WALKING HOLIDAY STAIRS TO Page 22

23 MAY HALF TERM SEASIDE FUN A traditional British seaside Breakaway 925 ALL THE FUN OF THE SEASIDE Whether it s a day spent on the sea front, a trip to the bowling alley or a tour of the Sea Life Centre you ll certainly be busy on this supported holiday. Further afield are the Norfolk Broads with miles of waterways, pretty villages and country pubs. In the evenings we ll visit friendly pubs whilst back at the guest house there s a full programme of entertainment, and a comfortable lounge for watching TV, chatting with friends or relaxing after a busy day. The guest house we use in Great Yarmouth is ideally located just a short walk from the seafront, and provides an excellent way to take advantage of this famous seaside town. Great Yarmouth offers all the traditional attractions with its pier and arcades plus lots to see and do in the evenings. Travel is by minibus, and accommodation is in comfortable twin rooms with en suite or washing facilities and a TV. This Breakaway is suitable for everyone, and we have a small number of wheelchair spaces and ground floor rooms available. Please call us to check availability. Please tell us about your full support needs when you book so that we can ensure that you get the very best out of this Breakaway days, full board Great Yarmouth Guest house Beach and pool Day trips and amusements Live music Traditional seaside fun Departs: Monday 30th May Returns: Friday 3rd June Code: B0120 GUEST HOUSE TVs IN GROUND FLOOR WHEELCHAIR FRIENDLY Page 23

24 JUNE CANAL BOAT CRUISING A journey along the Kennet and Avon Canal 1,049 A CRUISE THROUGH THE COUNTRYSIDE A chance to cruise the Kennet and Avon canal, which flows from the River Thames to the River Avon. Our extra wide adapted boat has great access, an adapted bathroom and low bunks for really comfortable cruising. Enjoy picnics, BBQs and meals in the comfort of the dining area as you watch the beautiful scenery drift by. Passing through locks and under bridges, take your turn at the tiller, or simply relax on the sun deck with a cool drink. To enjoy this holiday you ll need to enjoy spending time with people and be happy to share bedrooms. The access to the boat makes it suitable for people with mobility problems, however you need to feel confident getting on and off the boat. Travel is by minibus. 1,049 6 days, full board Berkshire Canal boat Adapted bunks Accessible boat Pub lunches Picnics Departs: Sunday Returns: Friday Code: B0121 5th June 10th June Please tell us about your full support needs when you book so that we can ensure that you get the very best out of this Breakaway. CANAL BOAT LOW LEVEL BUNK BEDS WARM CLOTHES & A TOWEL CALL US FOR INFO BRING SUN CREAM Page 24

25 JUNE BREAKAWAY TO BUTLIN S A supported holiday in Skegness 1,049 AN ALL-TIME FAVOURITE BREAKAWAY Always a favourite with our customers, a Breakaway to Butlin s offers something for everyone. There s always lots to do during the day with bowling, swimming, rides and attractions. Your evenings will be spent watching the excellent live shows and enjoying the range of bars and restaurants or dancing the night away at the disco. This five day supported holiday gives you plenty of time to enjoy all of the on-site attractions and activities, with couriers on hand to help you when you need them. You can enjoy Splash Waterworld with its exciting flumes and rides, quieter paddling areas and plenty of relaxing spaces to help you to unwind. Plus there s a traditional fairground and the Skyline Pavilion offering everything from arts and crafts to character shows. Travel is by minibus, and accommodation is in ground floor chalets with shared bathrooms. To be able to enjoy this Breakaway you ll need to like holiday parks, late nights and parties. Please tell us about your full support needs when you book so that we can ensure that you get the very best out of this Breakaway. 1,049 5 days, full board Butlin s, Skegness Chalet accommodation Holiday park fun Nightlife Live shows Swimming Departs: Monday 6th June Returns: Friday 10th June Code: B0122 HOLIDAY PARK WHEELCHAIR FRIENDLY GROUND FLOOR WARM CLOTHES & A TOWEL Page 25

26 JUNE A TASTE OF...Normandy A fabulous two-centre Breakaway 1,250 EXPLORE THE NORTH COAST OF FRANCE To get a Taste of Normandy we explore the stunning coastlines, pretty towns and villages that make this such a popular destination. Starting with a couple of days at our Farmhouse in northern France we will be relaxing and enjoying the lovely garden and heated outdoor swimming pool. Next we will pack a bag for you to take on our midweek exploration of Normandy. Our drive will take us over the stunning Pont de Normandie to visit Honfleur with it s beautiful harbour, ancient buildings, fashionable cafés, shops and restaurants. We ll visit seaside resorts or take a trip out into the countryside to sample some of Normandy s famous cheeses. We ll return to the farmhouse for summer fun and BBQs, mini golf, games and swimming. Plus you keep your special Explorer bag as a souvenir! Travel is by minibus and Eurotunnel, and your farmhouse accommodation will be in twin and triple rooms with shared bathrooms. Our mid-week hotel accommodation will be in shared rooms with en suite bathrooms. You ll need to enjoy walking to get the best out of this Breakaway. 1,250 7 days, full board France Farmhouse & Hotel Pretty harbours Stunning coastline Great food Heated pool Departs: Saturday 11th June Returns: Friday 17th June Code: B0123 FARMHOUSE & HOTEL WALKING HOLIDAY STAIRS TO SWIMMING POOL BRING SUN CREAM Page 26

27 JUNE THE LAKE DISTRICT Water, walks & wildlife 1,250 EXPLORE AND ADORE THE LAKES On this gorgeous Breakaway to the Lake District we ll visit many of the stunning lakes and lots of attractions in places like Keswick, Windermere and Ambleside. There s plenty to admire everywhere, and we ll take lake cruises to see the dramatic beauty of the mountains and valleys. Our days will be spent exploring and enjoying the great outdoors, stopping off for café and pub lunches. We may visit a mock gothic castle or try panning for gold at a slate mine. In the evenings meals will be in restaurants, pubs or our hotel. Travel is by minibus, and our hotel accommodation is in twin and triple rooms with en suite bathrooms. To be able to get the most from this holiday you need to enjoy days out exploring the countryside, visiting attractions and joining in with activities. There ll be plenty of walking in the open air with lots of things to see and do. Please tell us about your full support needs when you book so that we can ensure that you get the very best out of this Breakaway. 1,250 7 days, full board Cumbria Hotel Beatrix Potter Lake cruises Quarry and train ride Afternoon teas Departs: Sunday 12th June Returns: Saturday 18th June Code: B0124 HOTEL STAIRS TO WALKING HOLIDAY BRING SUN CREAM Page 27

28 JUNE WARNERS ISLE OF WIGHT A Breakaway to another world - right on our doorstep 1,249 THE UNSPOILT ISLE OF WIGHT Staying in Signature rooms, offering en suite shower rooms, at the beautiful Bembridge Coast Hotel, with flat screen TVs and complimentary toiletries. There is lift access to all rooms. Enjoy a full English breakfast every morning and a three-course dinner each night at the hotel, followed by great entertainment, music and shows. During the day you can make use of the heated indoor swimming pool and we will take day trips to delightful villages, sandy beaches and landmarks such as The Needles. Lunch each day will be a light snack or picnic, and we will also enjoy cream teas making this a perfect early summer holiday. Travel is by minibus with a short ferry crossing. To be able to get the most from this holiday you need to enjoy days out exploring and entertainment filled evenings. Please tell us about your full support needs when you book so that we can ensure that you get the very best out of this Breakaway. 1,249 5 days, full board Isle of Wight Warners Hotel Bembridge Close to the sea Day trips Entertainment Indoor pool Departs: Monday 20th June Returns: Friday 24th June Code: B0125 HOTEL SWIMMING POOL ENTERTAINMENT CALL US FOR INFO Page 28

29 JUNE THE BEAUTIFUL KENT COAST Seaside, countryside, cafés and castles 1,125 EXPLORE THE GARDEN OF ENGLAND From our base at the comfortable Ramada Encore Hotel in Chatham, take day trips to explore this pretty corner of England. Visit Whitstable and Herne Bay for seaside treats and a trip on the Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch steam railway across the lovely Romney Marsh or visit the White Cliffs Experience in Dover. Our hotel offers easy access en suite shower rooms and is just a stone s throw from the Chatham Historic Docks with interesting naval displays and also scenes featured in Call The Midwife. This is the perfect summer holiday if you prefer to stay in the UK but want a relaxing yet interesting break with lots of fun things to see and do. Breakfast and evening meals will be taken at our hotel, with picnics or light lunches on our days out. Travel is by minibus. Please tell us about your full support needs when you book so that we can ensure that you get the very best out of this Breakaway. 1,125 5 days, full board Kent Hotel Chatham Historic Dockyard Whitstable & Herne Bay White Cliffs Experience Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway Departs: Monday 27th June Returns: Friday 1st July Code: B0126 HOTEL CALL US FOR INFO TVs IN LIFTS TO ALL Page 29

30 JULY STAY AS LONG AS YOU LIKE The guest house in Great Yarmouth is open for flexible Breakaways in July 2016 so come and stay for as long as you like. You can have a mini break or two, a fortnight or a month! Great Yarmouth is full of fun, and the summertime activities will keep you entertained the whole time. These Breakaways are full board with home prepared meals, picnics on sunny days, and a lovely roast dinner on Sundays with all the trimmings. The price for your stay includes dinner on your arrival day, and all meals including lunch on your day of departure. You can choose to arrive or leave on any Monday, Wednesday or Friday in July and stay for as many days as you like. Use the chart below to plan your break, and remember to book early to avoid disappointment if you have particular dates you want to travel. SEASIDE PICK AND MIX Flexible summer holidays in Great Yarmouth LEAVE RETURN WEEKDAYS DAYS CODE PRICE 1st 4th Fri Mon 4 GY st 6th Fri Wed 6 GY st 8th Fri Fri 8 GY st 11th Fri Mon 11 GY164 1,045 1st 13th Fri Wed 13 GY165 1,235 1st 15th Fri Fri 15 GY166 1,275 1st 18th Fri Mon 18 GY167 1,530 1st 20th Fri Wed 20 GY168 1,700 1st 22nd Fri Fri 22 GY169 1,760 1st 25th Fri Mon 25 GY1610 2,000 1st 27th Fri Wed 27 GY1611 2,160 1st 29th Fri Fri 29 GY1612 2,320 4th 8th Mon Fri 5 GY th 11th Mon Mon 8 GY th 13th Mon Wed 10 GY th 15th Mon Fri 12 GY1616 1,140 4th 18th Mon - Mon 15 GY1617 1,275 4th 20th Mon - Wed 17 GY1618 1,445 4th 22nd Mon Fri 19 GY1619 1,615 4th 25th Mon Mon 22 GY1620 1,760 4th 27th Mon Wed 24 GY1621 1,920 4th 29th Mon Fri 26 GY1622 2,080 6th 11th Wed Mon 6 GY th 13th Wed Wed 8 GY th 15th Wed Fri 10 GY th 18th Wed Mon 13 GY1626 1,235 6th 20th Wed Wed 15 GY1627 1,275 6th 22nd Wed Fri 17 GY1628 1,445 6th 25th Wed Mon 20 GY1629 1,700 6th 27th Wed Wed 22 GY1630 1,760 6th 29th Wed Fri 24 GY1631 1,920 8th 11th Fri Mon 4 GY th 13th Fri Wed 6 GY th 15th Fri Fri 8 GY LEAVE RETURN WEEKDAYS DAYS CODE PRICE 8th 22nd Fri Fri 15 GY1635 1,275 8th 25th Fri Mon 18 GY1636 1,530 8th 27th Fri Wed 20 GY1637 1,700 8th 29th Fri Fri 22 GY1638 1,760 11th 15th Mon Fri 5 GY th 18th Mon Mon 8 GY th 20th Mon Wed 10 GY th 22nd Mon Fri 12 GY1642 1,140 11th 25th Mon Mon 15 GY1643 1,275 11th 27th Mon Wed 17 GY1644 1,445 11th 29th Mon Fri 19 GY1645 1,615 13th 18th Wed Mon 6 GY th 20th Wed Wed 8 GY th 22nd Wed Fri 10 GY th 25th Wed Mon 13 GY1649 1,235 13th 27th Wed Wed 15 GY1650 1,275 13th 29th Wed Fri 17 GY1651 1,445 15th 18th Fri Mon 4 GY th 20th Fri Wed 6 GY th 22nd Fri Fri 8 GY th 25th Fri Mon 11 GY1655 1,045 15th 27th Fri Wed 13 GY1656 1,235 15th 29th Fri Fri 15 GY1657 1,275 18th 22nd Mon Fri 5 GY th 25th Mon Mon 8 GY th 27th Mon Wed 10 GY th 29th Mon Fri 12 GY1661 1,140 20th 25th Wed Mon 6 GY th 27th Wed Wed 8 GY th 29th Wed Fri 10 GY nd 25th Fri Mon 4 GY nd 27th Fri Wed 6 GY nd 29th Fri Fri 8 GY th 29th Mon Fri 5 GY support requirements and to choose your arrival & departure days Page 30

31 JULY BREAKAWAY TO BUTLIN S A supported holiday in Skegness 1,049 AN ALL-TIME FAVOURITE BREAKAWAY Always a favourite with our customers, a Breakaway to Butlin s offers something for everyone. There s always lots to do during the day with bowling, swimming, rides and attractions. Your evenings will be spent watching the excellent live shows and enjoying the range of bars and restaurants or dancing the night away at the disco. This five day supported holiday gives you plenty of time to enjoy all of the on-site attractions and activities, with couriers on hand to help you when you need them. You can enjoy Splash Waterworld with its exciting flumes and rides, quieter paddling areas and plenty of relaxing spaces to help you to unwind. Plus there s a traditional fairground and the Skyline Pavilion offering everything from arts and crafts to character shows. Travel is by minibus, and accommodation is in ground floor chalets with shared bathrooms. To be able to enjoy this Breakaway you ll need to like holiday parks, late nights and parties. Please tell us about your full support needs when you book so that we can ensure that you get the very best out of this Breakaway. 1,049 5 days, full board Butlin s Skegness Chalet accommodation Holiday park fun Nightlife Live shows Swimming Departs: Monday 4th July Returns: Friday 8th July Code: B0128 HOLIDAY PARK WHEELCHAIR FRIENDLY GROUND FLOOR PACK A TOWEL Page 31

32 JULY BREAKAWAY BOOT CAMP Fun and fitness Breakaway style 949 HAVE FUN & IMPROVE YOUR FITNESS This Breakaway is a great opportunity to leave the cola and sweets at home and improve your fitness with some appropriate exercise and healthy eating. Being able to swim and exercise in the secluded privacy of our large garden with its heated outdoor pool is a great way to work on your wellbeing. If you d benefit from some nutritious home-cooked food, and fun time walking, swimming and practicing yoga, then this holiday is ideal for you. It s not all about the workouts though, as we ll also have days out to the coast and time to relax. You ll need to bring your swimming costume, and some comfortable clothes and trainers ready to be guided through your gentle exercise programme. Travel is by minibus and Eurotunnel, and our farmhouse accommodation is in twin and triple rooms with shared bathrooms days, full board Northern France Farmhouse Aqua aerobics Great healthy food Yoga Swimming Departs: Monday Returns: Friday Code: B th July 15th July To enjoy this holiday you need to enjoy walking, and taking part in group exercise classes. Please tell us about your full support needs when you book so that we can ensure that you get the very best out of this Breakaway. FARM HOUSE SWIMMING POOL WALKING HOLIDAY BRING SUN CREAM STAIRS TO Page 32

33 JULY SUN & FUN IN FRANCE Sunny days and summer fun in France 1,099 A FUN FARMHOUSE SUMMER BREAKAWAY Our French Summer holidays are always popular as they offer so much to see and do, all from a very comfortable base. Days can be spent exploring the region with its miles of sandy beaches, rivers and lovely farmland. There are pretty towns and villages and trips out to local auberges, steam railways and the coast where we can walk along the promenade or sit and enjoy an ice-cream. Back at the farmhouse there s a heated outdoor pool, games room, crazy golf and orchard. You can even try your hand at archery, boules and table tennis! On warm evenings maybe enjoy a cocktail by the pool followed by home cooked meals and BBQs served under our gazebo in the garden then dance the night away at our disco party. Travel is by minibus and Eurotunnel, and our farmhouse accommodation is in twin and triple rooms with shared bathrooms. 1,099 7 days Northern France Farmhouse BBQ Heated pool Party nights Games room Departs: Sunday Returns: Saturday Code: B th July 23rd July To be able to get the most from this holiday you need to enjoy a combination of days out and time spent in the garden - playing games, swimming and relaxing. FARM HOUSE SWIMMING POOL BRING SUN CREAM CALL US FOR INFO STAIRS TO Page 33

34 AUGUST WALES - MOUNTAINS & COAST Seaside, mountains and railways 1,250 SEASIDE, MOUNTAINS & RAILWAYS The Esplanade Hotel is situated on Llandudno s Victorian promenade and offers amazing views across the bay. The comfortable hotel has accessible bedrooms and plenty of areas in which to relax and unwind after a busy day or to enjoy a leisurely afternoon tea. Our days will be spent exploring the stunning area - with a visit to the Snowdonia National Park and a ride on the Ffestiniog Railway. We ll take in the lovely scenic coastline and everything that has made Llandudno Bay such a desirable holiday resort since Victorian times. For the evenings our hotel has a superb quality restaurant, fun and friendly bars and live entertainment for you to enjoy with your fellow Breakaway travellers. Travel is by minibus, and accommodation is in comfortable twin rooms with en suite facilities and a TV. This Breakaway is suitable for everyone as the hotel is wheelchair friendly and fully accessible. Please tell us about your full support needs when you book so that we can ensure that you get the very best out of this Breakaway. 1,250 7 days, full board Llandudno Bay Esplanade Hotel Snowdonia Ffestiniog Railway Evening cabaret Coastline Departs: Monday 1st August Returns: Sunday 7th August Code: B0131 HOTEL WHEELCHAIR FRIENDLY ENTERTAINMENT BRING SUN CREAM Page 34

35 AUGUST SEASIDE FUN A traditional British seaside Breakaway 965 ALL THE FUN OF THE SEASIDE Whether it s a day spent on the sea front, a trip to the bowling alley or a tour of the Sea Life Centre you ll certainly be busy on this supported holiday. Further afield are the Norfolk Broads, pretty villages and country pubs. There s a full programme of entertainment at the guest house - from bingo to karaoke and even live music. The friendly pubs offer pool and darts whilst back at the guest house there s a comfortable lounge for watching TV, chatting with friends or relaxing after a busy day. The guest house we use in Great Yarmouth is ideally located just a short walk from the seafront, and provides an excellent way to take advantage of this famous seaside town. Great Yarmouth offers all the traditional attractions with its pier and arcades plus lots to see and do in the evenings. Travel is by minibus, and accommodation is in comfortable twin rooms with en suite or washing facilities and a TV. This Breakaway is suitable for everyone, and we have a small number of wheelchair spaces and ground floor rooms available. Please call us to check availability. Please tell us about your full support needs when you book so that we can ensure that you get the very best out of this Breakaway days, full board Great Yarmouth Guest house Beach Nightly entertainment Day trips Traditional seaside fun Departs: Monday 8th August Returns: Friday 12th August Code: B0132 GUEST HOUSE ENTERTAINMENT WHEELCHAIR FRIENDLY TVs IN BRING SUN CREAM Page 35

36 AUGUST LADIES POOL & PAMPER BREAK days relaxing in the French countryside RELAX IN THE FRENCH COUNTRYSIDE Back for 2016, this ladies-only break offers the very best of summer relaxation. Enjoy lazy days spent sipping cocktails and relaxing with friends by the lovely heated outdoor pool. Spoil yourself with hair styling, manicures and facials from our local therapist. All of this, plus days out shopping for clothes, cosmetics and souvenirs, makes this Breakaway a true girly treat. Travel is by minibus and Eurotunnel and our farmhouse accommodation is in twin and triple rooms with shared bathrooms. If you only need a wheelchair for occasional use or long distances please call us to check availability. To get the best from this break you need to enjoy being pampered! Please tell us about your full support needs when you book so that we can ensure you get the very best from this Breakaway days, full board Herly, Northern France Farmhouse accommodation Heated pool Pampering and relaxation Day trips Local auberges and cafés Departs: Monday 15th August Returns: Friday 19th August Code: B0133 GUEST HOUSE ENTERTAINMENT CALL US FOR INFO TVs IN BRING SUN CREAM Page 36

37 AUGUST ANIMAL MAGIC 999 The purrfect Breakaway for animal lovers IT S ALL ABOUT THE ANIMALS From ponies to penguins and llamas to lions if you love animals this holiday is for you! Norfolk has lots of zoos and animal parks as well as the Redwings horse sanctuary and Shire Horse centre. Maybe visit the Sea Life Centre to get close to the rays and tiny sharks? Or how about a day out to pet and feed the farm animals at Wroxham Barns? Wherever we go you re sure to meet loads of furry friends. Travel is by minibus, and accommodation is in comfortable twin rooms with en suite or washing facilities and a TV. This Breakaway is suitable for everyone, and we have a small number of wheelchair spaces and ground floor rooms available. Please call us to check availability. To be able to get the most from this holiday you need to enjoy walking around zoos and animal centres and watching displays. Please tell us about your full support needs when you book so that we can ensure that you get the very best out of this Breakaway days, full board Great Yarmouth Guest house Zoo Sealife Sanctuaries Seaside Departs: Monday 15th August Returns: Friday 19th August Code: B0134 GUEST HOUSE CALL US FOR INFO TVs IN GROUND FLOOR Page 37

38 AUGUST THE BEAUTIFUL KENT COAST 1,125 Seaside, countryside, cafés and castles EXPLORE THE GARDEN OF ENGLAND From our base at the comfortable Ramada Encore Hotel in Chatham, take day trips to explore this pretty corner of England. Visit Whitstable and Herne Bay for seaside treats and a trip on the Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch steam railway across the lovely Romney Marsh or visit the White Cliffs Experience in Dover. Our hotel offers easy access en suite shower rooms and is just a stone s throw from the Chatham Historic Docks with interesting naval displays and also scenes featured in Call The Midwife. This is the perfect summer holiday if you prefer to stay in the UK but want a relaxing yet interesting break with lots of fun things to see and do. Breakfast and evening meals will be taken at our hotel, with picnics or light lunches on our days out. Travel is by minibus. Please tell us about your full support needs when you book so that we can ensure that you get the very best out of this Breakaway. 1,125 5 days, full board Kent Hotel Chatham Historic Dockyard Whitstable & Herne Bay White Cliffs Experience Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway Departs: Monday 22nd August Returns: Friday 26th August Code: B0135 HOTEL CALL US FOR INFO TVs IN LIFTS TO ALL Page 38

39 AUGUST SUN & FUN IN FRANCE 1,099 Sunny days and summer fun in France A FUN FARMHOUSE SUMMER BREAKAWAY Our French Summer holidays are always popular as they offer so much to see and do, all from a very comfortable base. Days can be spent exploring the region with its miles of sandy beaches, rivers and lovely farmland. There are pretty towns and villages and trips out to local auberges, steam railways and the coast where we can walk along the promenade or sit and enjoy an ice-cream. Back at the farmhouse there s a heated outdoor pool, games room, crazy golf and orchard. You can even try your hand at archery, boules and table tennis! On warm evenings maybe enjoy a cocktail by the pool followed by home cooked meals and BBQs served under our gazebo in the garden then dance the night away at our disco party. Travel is by minibus and Eurotunnel, and our farmhouse accommodation is in twin and triple rooms with shared bathrooms. 1,099 7 days, full board Northern France Farmhouse BBQ Heated pool Party nights Games room Departs: Sunday Returns: Saturday Code: B th August 3rd September To be able to get the most from this holiday you need to enjoy a combination of days out and time spent in the garden - playing games, swimming and relaxing. FARM HOUSE SWIMMING POOL BRING SUN CREAM CALL US FOR INFO STAIRS TO Page 39

40 AUGUST SEASIDE FUN 965 A traditional British seaside Breakaway ALL THE FUN OF THE SEASIDE Whether it s a day spent on the sea front, a trip to the bowling alley or a tour of the Sea Life Centre you ll certainly be busy on this supported holiday. Further afield are the Norfolk Broads, pretty villages and country pubs. There s a full programme of entertainment at the guest house - from bingo to karaoke and even live music. The friendly pubs offer pool and darts whilst back at the guest house there s a comfortable lounge for watching TV, chatting with friends or relaxing after a busy day. The guest house we use in Great Yarmouth is ideally located just a short walk from the seafront, and provides an excellent way to take advantage of this famous seaside town. Great Yarmouth offers all the traditional attractions with its pier and arcades plus lots to see and do in the evenings. Travel is by minibus, and accommodation is in comfortable twin rooms with en suite or washing facilities and a TV. This Breakaway is suitable for everyone, and we have a small number of wheelchair spaces and ground floor rooms available. Please call us to check availability. Please tell us about your full support needs when you book so that we can ensure that you get the very best out of this Breakaway days, full, board Great Yarmouth Guest house Beach Nightly entertainment Day trips Traditional seaside fun Departs: Monday 29th August Returns: Friday 2nd September Code: B0137 GUEST HOUSE ENTERTAINMENT WHEELCHAIR FRIENDLY TVs IN BRING SUN CREAM Page 40

41 SEPTEMBER SPAIN & THE PYRENEES 1,375 Mountains and miracles - a journey to Lourdes and northern Spain JOURNEY TO SPAIN & A MOUNTAIN HOTEL On this drive down through western France you ll enjoy the changing countryside before we arrive at our charming hotel nestled high in the Pyrenees, on the border of France and Spain, with views over the beautiful countryside from the pool and terrace. We take a day trip through the Pyrenees to the pilgrim destination of Lourdes to visit the famous grotto and statues. This Breakaway is a wonderful way to see the best of northern Spain - there are day trips to the beach and mountains, markets to browse and traditional cafés. We will follow the route of the Compostela de Santiago as it crosses from France to Spain, marked out by scallop shell signs along which pilgrims have travelled over the centuries. Travel is by minibus and Eurotunnel, and our hotel has twin and single rooms with en suite bathrooms. We will have overnight stops en-route so you ll need to pack a small overnight bag as well. To be able to get the most from this holiday you ll need to enjoy the drive down through France, and lively group holidays. Please tell us about your full support needs when you book so that we can ensure that you get the very best out of this Breakaway. 1,375 9 days, full board Pyrenees Hotel Private pool Northern Spain Lourdes Stunning scenery Departs: Saturday 3rd September Returns: Sunday 11th September Code: B0138 HOTEL BRING SUN CREAM CALL US FOR INFO SWIMMING POOL Page 41

42 SEPTEMBER MALTA 1,549 Sunshine, sightseeing and surprises AN ISLAND OF DISCOVERIES Guided by our Maltese courier, this holiday is a fantastic opportunity to experience the sights, sounds and tastes of this sunny, picturesque island. With over 7,000 years of history there s a great deal to see and do from our hotel with its pool and nearby beach. The narrow, winding streets lead you to pretty squares whilst the countryside is dotted with towers, churches and ancient dwellings. We might take a jeep safari around Mdina, hear the midday guns at the capital city of Valletta or explore the coast which has everything from quiet, secluded hideaways to bustling resorts with cafés and bars. We ll also have a chance to watch the windsurfers and water-skiers. In the evenings there ll be great food and entertainment at our hotel. Travel is by air, and our hotel accommodation has twin rooms with en suite bathrooms. To enjoy this holiday you ll need to be able to walk about and enjoy the hot weather. Please tell us about your full support needs when you book so that we can ensure that you get the very best out of this Breakaway. We recommend a minimum of 250 spending money for this holiday. 1,549 8 days, full board Malta Hotel Swimming pool Boat trip Great views Evening entertainment Departs: Sunday 4th September Returns: Sunday 11th September Code: B0139 HOTEL AIR ENTERTAINMENT WALKING HOLIDAY BRING SUN CREAM SWIMMING POOL Page 42

43 SEPTEMBER THE AUTUMN DAYS BAKE OFF 645 Cook up a storm on this harvest festival PICK, BAKE & MAKE ON THIS BREAKAWAY Based at a farmhouse, we ll celebrate harvest by baking lots of autumn goodies and enjoy shopping in local markets to buy our ingredients. We ll spend time picking the fruit from our orchard and making jars of jam to take home. There s also the chance to try local crafts, and bake delicious goodies for your friends and family. And in true Bake Off style there will be prizes and surprises for the best baker each day. This break is based at our farmhouse with its heated outdoor pool and games room for the days, and cosy log fires on cooler evenings to relax by after a home cooked meal. Travel is by minibus and Eurotunnel. Accommodation is in twin and triple rooms with shared bathrooms. To be able to get the most from this holiday you need to enjoy cooking and relaxing. Please tell us about your full support needs when you book so that we can ensure that you get the very best out of this Breakaway days, full board Northern France Farmhouse Baking competition Prizes Jam making Treats Departs: Monday 12th September Returns: Friday 16th September Code: B0140 FARM HOUSE CALL US FOR INFO STAIRS TO SWIMMING POOL WARM CLOTHES & A TOWEL Page 43

44 SEPTEMBER WARNERS ISLE OF WIGHT 1,249 A Breakaway to another world - right on our doorstep THE UNSPOILT ISLE OF WIGHT Staying in Signature rooms, offering en suite shower rooms, at the beautiful Bembridge Coast Hotel, with flat screen TVs and complimentary toiletries. There is lift access to all rooms. Enjoy a full English breakfast every morning and a three-course dinner each night at the hotel, followed by great entertainment, music and shows. During the day you can make use of the heated indoor swimming pool and we will take day trips to delightful villages, sandy beaches and landmarks such as The Needles. Lunch each day will be a light snack or picnic, and we will also enjoy cream teas making this a perfect late summer holiday. Travel is by minibus with a short ferry crossing. To be able to get the most from this holiday you need to enjoy days out exploring and entertainment filled evenings. Please tell us about your full support needs when you book so that we can ensure that you get the very best out of this Breakaway. 1,249 5 days, full board Isle of Wight Warners Hotel Bembridge Close to sea Day trips Entertainment Indoor pool Departs: Monday 19th September Returns: Friday 23rd September Code: B0141 HOTEL SWIMMING POOL ENTERTAINMENT CALL US FOR INFO Page 44

45 SEPTEMBER DEVON - COAST & COUNTRYSIDE 1,250 Discover beautiful Devon COASTAL WALKS & COUNTRY LANES Devon, with its pretty villages and coastal towns has so much to offer every holidaymaker. From our hotel base we will take day trips to harbours and gardens, castles and cottages with their attractive thatched roofs. Cobbled streets and countryside, shingle beaches and pub lunches are just some of the things to enjoy on this delightful Breakaway. No trip to Devon is complete without an afternoon tea of warm scones with delicious clotted cream and jam the perfect treat! Catch a glimpse of the Dartmoor ponies and maybe take a river trip to while away an afternoon, before enjoying the evening entertainment at our hotel. Travel is by minibus and accommodation is in twin rooms with en suite facilities. To get the most from this holiday you need to enjoy sightseeing, gentle walks and the English countryside. Please tell us about your full support needs when you book so that we can ensure that you get the very best out of this Breakaway. 1,250 7 days, full board Devon Hotel Cream teas Seaside Entertainment Pub lunches Departs: Sunday 25th September Returns: Saturday 1st October Code: B0142 HOTEL CALL US FOR INFO ENTERTAINMENT TVs IN Page 45

46 SEPTEMBER BREAKAWAY TO BUTLIN S 1,049 A supported holiday in Skegness AN ALL-TIME FAVOURITE BREAKAWAY Always a favourite with our customers, a Breakaway to Butlin s offers something for everyone. There s always lots to do during the day with bowling, swimming, rides and attractions. Your evenings will be spent watching the excellent live shows and enjoying the range of bars and restaurants, and dancing the night away at the disco. This five day supported holiday gives you plenty of time to enjoy all of the on-site attractions and activities, with couriers on hand to help you when you need them. You can enjoy Splash Waterworld with its exciting flumes and rides, quieter paddling areas and plenty of relaxing spaces to help you to unwind. Plus there s a traditional fairground and the Skyline Pavilion offering everything from arts and crafts to character shows. Travel is by minibus, and accommodation is in ground floor chalets with shared bathrooms. To be able to enjoy this Breakaway you ll need to like holiday parks, late nights and parties. Please tell us about your full support needs when you book so that we can ensure that you get the very best out of this Breakaway. 1,049 5 days, full board Butlin s Skegness Chalet accommodation Holiday park fun Nightlife Live shows Swimming Departs: Monday 26th September Returns: Friday 30th September Code: B0143 HOLIDAY PARK WHEELCHAIR FRIENDLY GROUND FLOOR WARM CLOTHES & A TOWEL Page 46

47 OCTOBER A TASTE OF...Belgium 1,050 A fabulous two-centre Breakaway EXPLORE BRUGES To get a Taste of Belgium this Explorer Breakaway takes you to the stunning town of Bruges - famous for truffles, lace, beer and canals. Starting with a couple of days at our Farmhouse in northern France we will be relaxing and enjoying the lovely garden and heated outdoor pool. Next we ll pack a bag for you to take on our exploration of Belgium. We ll travel by minibus to Ostend and settle into our hotel before taking the short train ride into Bruges to explore the historical town, enjoy a sightseeing tour in a horse drawn carriage and sample delicious hot chocolate and Belgian waffles. Back at the farmhouse with its pretty autumn colours, there s the indoor games room and mini golf to keep you busy. Inside there s a cosy lounge with films to watch or to sit by the log fire and chat about our days. Travel is by minibus and Eurotunnel, and your farmhouse accommodation will be in twin and triple rooms with shared bathrooms. Our mid-week hotel accommodation will be in shared rooms with en suite bathrooms. You ll need to enjoy walking to get the best out of this Breakaway. 1,050 7 days, full board France & Belgium Farmhouse & Hotel Horse & carriage ride Delicious food & drink Sightseeing Souvenir shopping Departs: Sunday 2nd October Returns: Saturday 8th October Code: B0144 FARMHOUSE & HOTEL WALKING HOLIDAY WARM CLOTHES & A TOWEL STAIRS TO Page 47

48 OCTOBER MAJORCA - AUTUMN SUN 1,549 Breakaway for some autumn sunshine BANISH THE AUTUMN BLUES Just a 2.5 hour flight from the UK, Majorca is the largest of the Balearic Islands and lies in the Mediterranean Sea just off the coast of Spain. Offering something for everyone, the island has more to it than just beaches and tourist haunts with pools, a jeep safari and café lunches. From our lively resort we ll take day trips to explore the island, swim or relax by the pool and soak up the late summer sun. Our evenings will make the most of the night time entertainment. Travel is by air, and our hotel accommodation has twin rooms with en suite bathrooms. To enjoy this holiday you ll need to be able to walk about and enjoy the warm weather. Please tell us about your full support needs when you book so that we can ensure that you get the very best out of this Breakaway. We recommend a minimum of 200 spending money for this holiday. 1,549 8 days, full board Majorca Hotel Lively resort Heated pool Jeep safari Autumn sun Departs: Tuesday 4th October Returns: Tuesday 11th October Code: B0145 HOTEL AIR BRING SUN CREAM SWIMMING POOL WALKING HOLIDAY STAIRS TO Page 48

49 OCTOBER BLACKPOOL ILLUMINATIONS 999 The classic British resort LOLLIES, LIGHTS & LAUGHTER Blackpool is a favourite British resort, famous for its beaches and amusements but best known for its stunning illuminations. As well as great meals our hotel will provide evening entertainment, bingo and live shows. You will enjoy a visit to the famous Blackpool Tower and Ballroom, and some of the many attractions that make this a popular destination such as Madame Tussauds, the Sea Life Centre, Blackpool Zoo or the Model Village and Gardens. This lively resort offers so much to see and do - both during the day and in the evening. Travel is by minibus, and accommodation is in twin en suite rooms in a hotel. Some adapted bathrooms may be available so please call us for further details. To be able to join in with all of the activities on this holiday you will need to being outside by the seafront, day trips plus the sights and sounds of traditional seaside attractions and night time entertainment. Please tell us about your full support needs when you book so that we can ensure that you get the very best out of this Breakaway days, full board Blackpool Hotel Live entertainment Sea views Illuminations Attractions Departs: Monday 10th October Returns: Friday 14th October Code: B0146 HOTEL WHEELCHAIR FRIENDLY WARM CLOTHES TVs IN Page 49

50 OCTOBER BREAKAWAY TO BUTLIN S 1,049 A supported holiday in Skegness AN ALL-TIME FAVOURITE BREAKAWAY Always a favourite with our customers, a Breakaway to Butlin s offers something for everyone. There s always lots to do during the day with bowling, swimming, rides and attractions. Your evenings will be spent watching the excellent live shows and enjoying the range of bars and restaurants, and dancing the night away at the disco. This five day supported holiday gives you plenty of time to enjoy all of the on-site attractions and activities, with couriers on hand to help you when you need them. You can enjoy Splash Waterworld with its exciting flumes and rides, quieter paddling areas and plenty of relaxing spaces to help you to unwind. Plus there s a traditional fairground and the Skyline Pavilion offering everything from arts and crafts to character shows. Travel is by minibus, and accommodation is in ground floor chalets with shared bathrooms. To be able to enjoy this Breakaway you ll need to like holiday parks, late nights and parties. Please tell us about your full support needs when you book so that we can ensure that you get the very best out of this Breakaway. 1,049 5 days, full board Butlin s Skegness Chalet accommodation Holiday park fun Nightlife Live shows Swimming Departs: Monday 17th October Returns: Friday 21st October Code: B0147 HOLIDAY PARK WHEELCHAIR FRIENDLY GROUND FLOOR WARM CLOTHES & A TOWEL Page 50

51 OCTOBER HALF TERM ARTS & CRAFTS 745 A creative Breakaway for art and craft fans PAINTINGS, POTS AND POSTCARDS If you love making things then you will really enjoy this holiday. There ll be activities for everyone as we make a whole range of lovely things to bring home as souvenirs or to give as gifts. Based at a guest house in Great Yarmouth, ideally located just a short walk from the seafront, this holiday offers all the traditional seaside treats as well as loads of craft activities. Make cards, paint pictures and pottery or press flowers to make attractive artwork; there will be plenty of help from our friendly courier team to ensure you have some great things to take home with you! Travel is by minibus and accommodation is in comfortable twin rooms with en suite or washing facilities and a TV. This breakaway is suitable for everyone, and we have a small number of ground floor rooms please call for availability. Please tell us about your full support needs when you book so that we can ensure that you get the very best out of this Breakaway days, full board Great Yarmouth Guest house Gift making Painting Half term fun Make your own memories Departs: Monday 24th October Returns: Friday 28th October Code: B0148 GUEST HOUSE WARM CLOTHES GROUND FLOOR WHEELCHAIR FRIENDLY Page 51

52 OCTOBER BLACKPOOL FIREWORKS 999 The classic British resort -with fireworks too! BLACKPOOL ILLUMINATIONS - TWO WAYS Blackpool is a favourite British resort, famous for its beaches and amusements but best known for its stunning illuminations. And on this Breakaway we ll not only see the electric lights as we will also enjoy the stunning firework displays. You will visit the famous Blackpool Tower and Ballroom, and some of the many attractions such as Madame Tussauds, the Sea Life Centre, Blackpool Zoo or the Model Village and Gardens. This lively resort offers so much to see and do - both during the day and in the evening. Travel is by minibus, and accommodation is in twin en suite rooms in a hotel. Some adapted bathrooms may be available so please call us for further details. To be able to join in with all of the activities on this holiday you will need to enjoy being by the seafront, day trips and the sights and sounds of traditional seaside attractions and night time entertainment. Please tell us about your full support needs when you book so that we can ensure that you get the very best out of this Breakaway days, full board Blackpool Hotel Live entertainment Sea views Illuminations Fireworks Departs: Monday 31st October Returns: Friday 4th November Code: B0149 HOTEL WHEELCHAIR FRIENDLY WARM CLOTHES TVs IN Page 52

53 NOVEMBER BEAUTY & PAMPERING 599 An indulgent Breakaway for ladies RELAX, UNWIND & SPOIL YOURSELF Indulge yourself on this ladies-only beauty break. Our own therapist will be on hand to offer a range of luxurious treatments including manicures, pedicures, massages and facials. This break is all about relaxation, and there s a special gift basket to take home as well. Based at a guest house in Great Yarmouth, ideally located just a short walk from the seafront, this holiday will definitely leave you feeling relaxed and pampered. As well as being a great base for this holiday, Great Yarmouth offers the traditional seaside attractions, the pier and plenty to see and do in the evenings. Travel is by minibus, and accommodation is in comfortable twin rooms with en suite or washing facilities and a TV. This Breakaway is suitable for everyone, and we have a small number of ground floor rooms and can accommodate those who use but are not reliant on wheelchairs. Please call us to check availability. Please tell us about your full support needs when you book so that we can ensure that you get the very best out of this Breakaway days, full board Great Yarmouth Guest house Hair styling Manicures Fun and Fizz Pampering Departs: Thursday 10th November Returns: Sunday 13th November Code: B0150 GUEST HOUSE WHEELCHAIR FRIENDLY TVs IN GROUND FLOOR WARM CLOTHES & A TOWEL Page 53

54 NOVEMBER WINTER WONDERLAND 1,050 A magical adventure at Center Parcs I M DREAMING OF A WHITE CHRISTMAS Set in the delightful Suffolk countryside, Elveden is a sparkling place to experience the magic of Winter Wonderland. In the Woodland Workshop you ll find Santa and his elves getting ready for the big night. There is plenty of festive entertainment and this seasonal Breakaway would not be complete without a traditional pantomime. To complete your experience there s even a fireworks extravaganza. As well as our winter-themed activities, Center Parcs offers a great range of activities and things to do for everyone in the day time and in the evening. Travel is by minibus, and accommodation is in lodges with shared bedrooms and bathrooms. This Breakaway is suitable for everyone, and we have a small number of ground floor rooms and can accommodate those who use, but are not reliant on, wheelchairs. Please call us to check availability. Please tell us about your full support needs when you book so that we can ensure that you get the very best out of this Breakaway. 1,050 5 days, full board Elveden, Suffolk Center Parcs Chalets Christmas magic Activities Santa! Departs: Monday 14th November Returns: Friday 18th November Code: B0151 HOLIDAY PARK WHEELCHAIR FRIENDLY WARM CLOTHES CALL US FOR INFO Page 54

55 DECEMBER FRENCH CHRISTMAS MARKET 675 A seasonal Breakaway to the Arras Christmas market CHRISTMAS SHOPPING FRENCH STYLE Come with us to a traditional French Christmas market to buy your Christmas gifts and enjoy festive treats. This lovely Breakaway is the perfect start to Christmas as you browse the stalls and sip hot chocolate. Set in an historic town square, Arras Christmas market has something for everyone - from sweets and treats to clothes, gifts and jewellery. You can get ahead with your Christmas shopping or just come along to wander the market and see the festive displays and decorations. This Breakaway is based at our farmhouse with its comfortable lounge and cosy log fires. There s plenty of home cooked food on offer and time to relax and unwind. Travel is by minibus and Eurotunnel. Accommodation is in twin and triple rooms with shared bathrooms. To be able to get the most from this holiday you need to be able to walk around the market and climb stairs to bedrooms. It s not, therefore, suitable for wheelchair users. Please tell us about your full support needs when you book so that we can ensure that you get the very best out of this Breakaway days, full board Northern France Farmhouse Christmas shopping Gift wrapping Great food Seasonal treats Departs: Thursday 1st December Returns: Sunday 4th December Code: B0152 FARM HOUSE WALKING HOLIDAY STAIRS TO WARM CLOTHES & A TOWEL Page 55

56 DECEMBER CHRISTMAS LUNCH EXPRESS 950 Enjoy a traditional Christmas lunch on board a steam train TURKEY & TINSEL ON THE TRACKS A ride on the North Norfolk Railway with a delicious Christmas lunch and gifts - a great way to get in the Christmas spirit and to enjoy all of these favourite seasonal treats. Based at a guest house in Great Yarmouth, ideally located just a short walk from the seafront, this holiday will definitely get you in the mood for Christmas. As well as our Christmas-themed activities, Great Yarmouth offers all the traditional attractions, pier and plenty to see and do in the evenings. Travel is by minibus, and accommodation is in comfortable twin rooms with en suite or washing facilities and a TV. This Breakaway is suitable for everyone, and we have a small number of ground floor rooms and can accommodate those who use, but are not reliant on, to wheelchairs. Please call us to check availability. Please tell us about your full support needs when you book so that we can ensure that you get the very best out of this Breakaway days, full board Great Yarmouth Guest house Steam train ride Christmas lunch Gifts Santa! Departs: Friday 9th December Returns: Monday 12th December Code: B0153 GUEST HOUSE CALL US FOR INFO WARM CLOTHES & A TOWEL TVs IN Page 56

57 DECEMBER A PANTO & THE LONDON LIGHTS 950 A colourful, fun-filled winter Breakaway CHRISTMAS LIGHTS & LAUGHTER Based at a comfortable hotel in Southend this seasonal treat includes a trip to the town s renowned Cliffs Pavilion Panto. We ll enjoy an afternoon tea at the Pavilion Cafe, plus we ll do some Christmas shopping. Heading to London we ll take in the stunning Christmas lights from the comfort of our night-time minibus tour - looking at the lights on Oxford Street and Regent Street, seeing the amazing window displays in the famous department stores and driving along the Thames to see the river with it boats and buildings lit up for the festive season. Travel is by minibus, and accommodation is in twin en suite rooms in a hotel. To be able to join in with all of the activities on this holiday you will need to enjoy walks, day trips, the hustle and bustle of London s Christmas attractions and night time entertainment. Please tell us about your full support needs when you book so that we can ensure that you get the very best out of this Breakaway days, full board Essex & London Hotel Cliffs Pavilion Panto Tour of the London lights Christmas shopping Festive food and fun Departs: Friday 16th December Returns: Monday 19th December Code: B0154 HOTEL WALKING HOLIDAY STAIRS TO WARM CLOTHES Page 57

58 DECEMBER CHRISTMAS WITH FRIENDS 1,249 Enjoy our Christmas Breakaway in good company WE WISH YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS Enjoy a fun-filled Christmas with friends old and new. From a festive drinks reception on Christmas Eve through to breakfast on the 27th, this break has everything to make your Christmas truly special. Our comfortable hotel is the perfect base for our Christmas activities - and it s easy for Santa to find! We ll have karaoke and party games, Christmas gifts, mince pies and a great Christmas lunch. Santa s little helpers will be on hand to make sure your Breakaway is full of fun and laughter. Travel is by minibus, and our hotel accommodation is in adapted twin rooms with accessible en suite bathrooms. This Breakaway is suitable for everyone, as all rooms in our hotel are fully accessible. Please tell us about your full support needs when you book so that we can ensure that you get the very best out of this Breakaway. 1,249 4 days, full board Kent Hotel Welcome reception Santa! Great friends - old and new Festive atmosphere Departs: Saturday 24th December Returns: Tuesday 27th December Code: B0155 HOTEL WHEELCHAIR FRIENDLY TVs IN WARM CLOTHES Page 58

59 DECEMBER CELEBRATE NEW YEAR 875 Join us to see out 2016 and welcome in 2017 PARTY YOUR WAY INTO 2017 See in the New Year in good company. This break is all about celebration - with a New Year s Eve party and plenty of music, fun and fizz. There s even a trip to the Hippodrome Circus Pantomime. Based at a guest house in Great Yarmouth, ideally located just a short walk from the seafront, this holiday will definitely get you in the mood for a celebration. As well as our New Year themed activities, Great Yarmouth offers all the traditional attractions, pier and plenty to see and do in the evenings. Travel is by minibus, and accommodation is in comfortable twin rooms with en suite or washing facilities and a TV. This Breakaway is suitable for everyone, and we have a small number of ground floor rooms and can accommodate those who use, but are not reliant on, wheelchairs. Please call us to check availability. Please tell us about your full support needs when you book so that we can ensure that you get the very best out of this Breakaway days, full board Great Yarmouth Guest house New Year s Eve Party Buffet Fizz and fireworks Great fun Departs: Friday 30th December Returns: Monday 2nd January 2017 Code: B0156 GUEST HOUSE WHEELCHAIR FRIENDLY TVs IN GROUND FLOOR WARM CLOTHES & A TOWEL Page 59

60 BOOKING, INFORMATION, TERMS & CONDITIONS BOOKING BOOKING - HOW TO BOOK IN THREE EASY STEPS 1. Choose your break, or call us for help choosing the right one. 2. Call us to discuss your support requirements and to pay your deposit. This can be paid over the phone by card or by sending a cheque with your completed Booking Form. 3. Complete the Customer Support Profile we will send to you. We accept payments under the Direct Payments and Individual Budget schemes. Please speak to your social worker or primary care provider for advice. Prices include pick up from, and return to, designated meeting points which will be confirmed on your itinerary. A full itinerary will be sent to you approximately one week before departure. If you wish to upgrade to our door-to-door service you may do so for an additional charge. Customers who wish to specify male or female drivers or additional chaperones as part of our door-to-door upgrade service must request this at the time of booking. A charge will be made for this service. If you would like a single room, for your comfort or because of sleep problems, please request this when booking as we may have limited single rooms available. This is charged on an additional nightly rate. TERMS AND CONDITIONS Enquiries are welcome by phone and bookings can be secured with payment of a non-refundable deposit of 75 per person per break, followed by a completed and signed booking form. The full balance payment is due 60 days prior to departure. If your holiday starts within 90 days of booking the full cost is payable with your booking form. Debit and credit cards are accepted by phone. For payment by cheque, make payable to Breakaway Holidays and Weekends, Ltd. We reserve the right to charge a fee of up to 100 for late payments. Prices are subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. HELP & INFORMATION Our aim is to ensure that you have a holiday that meets your support needs without compromising the needs, health and safety of our other customers or our staff team. If you disclose your full support needs before booking we will advise you on the costs of meeting those needs and be able to put in place suitable provision for you. Please do not withhold support information as a means of avoiding additional support costs as this has a detrimental effect on you, us and our other customers and the need to arrange unplanned support during a holiday is likely to result in excess charges that are higher than those which are pre-booked. CANCELLATION We understand that occasionally you may need to cancel your holiday due to unforeseen circumstances or illness. A holiday booking is a legally binding contract and is created when we receive your booking form and deposit. In the event you are unable to travel for any reason, we have a cancellation policy based on the estimated cost of termination and we will charge an amount dependent on the timeframe of the notice you are able to give us, set out in our Terms and Conditions below. We strongly suggest you buy travel insurance appropriate for your holiday and it is your responsibility to ensure you have adequate cover to insure for cancellation and curtailment. TERMS AND CONDITIONS In the event of cancellation for any reason the following non-refundable payments are due: cancellation more than 90 days before the start of the holiday - deposit only; cancellation between 90 and 60 days before the start of the holiday - 50% of the full holiday cost; cancellation between 60 and 30 days before the start of the holiday - 75% of the full holiday cost; cancellation less than 30 days before the start of the holiday - 100% of the full holiday cost. Cancellations are only accepted in writing and will be deemed as accepted on the date they arrive in the office by post, or the date acknowledged by Breakaway if submitted by . Please note that payments made in respect of holidays that are cancelled for any reason are not transferrable to alternative holidays in any circumstances. FINANCIAL SECURITY Breakaway Holidays & Weekends Ltd operates a deposit protection scheme which secures your deposit should the company be unable to trade. This insurance is not travel insurance or an equivalent policy and we recommend that you take out adequate cover. ACCOMMODATION The type of accommodation is shown in the icon panel for each holiday. This includes, but is not limited to, hotels, Holiday Parks, the Guest House in Great Yarmouth and the Farmhouse in France. Some of our accommodation is unsuitable for those who cannot climb stairs easily or are fully reliant on wheelchairs and we will discuss this at the time of booking. Page 60

61 BOOKING, INFORMATION, TERMS & CONDITIONS DOCUMENTS INSURANCE, EHIC CARDS You are required to buy travel insurance appropriate for the destination to which you are travelling, including the UK. It is your responsibility to ensure you have adequate cover for cancellation, curtailment, illness and medical expenses plus loss or damage to your property. We recommend that you obtain an EHIC card for all travel to Europe. TERMS AND CONDITIONS Your travel insurance must be valid for the entire duration of your holiday including the return date. We will need the name of your insurer, your policy number and your insurer s 24 hour help line number before you travel with us. An EHIC covers most urgent medical costs but this varies from country to country and additional fees will be charged to the customer. PASSPORTS You must hold a valid passport for travel outside the UK and for UK holidays which include a flight. TERMS AND CONDITIONS It is your responsibility to ensure you have a valid passport if needed. Your passport must be valid for the entire duration of your holiday and for 30 days after the return date. If you are unable to provide a valid passport at the time of departure you will not be able to travel with us but will still be liable for the full cost of your holiday and any pre-booked pickups. If your destination country demands other documents, travel permits, or a visa you will be notified at the time of booking and will be required to obtain them before travelling. TRANSPORT Holiday prices include pick up from, and return to, designated meeting points which will be confirmed on your itinerary. The mode of travel for each holiday is shown in the icon panel for each holiday. Our main pick-up point is in Chelmsford, Essex, and some holidays include additional meeting points at locations between Chelmsford and the destination. If you wish to upgrade to our door-to-door service you may do so for an additional charge. This service is provided by our DBS-cleared transport team, and you may be collected by taxi and not by our minibus please advise us of any extra equipment such as wheelchairs that you will need to bring with you. TERMS AND CONDITIONS If you are unable to arrange transport to the meeting points, you will be required to pay for door-to-door service. Some departure and return dates are subject to flight availability and may vary by up to 24 hours from those stated. MEDICATION Medication must be in clearly labelled holiday blister packs or dossette boxes where dosages are pre-measured with the correct combination and quantity of medication in each compartment. Your pharmacist can provide your medication in this format and most pharmacies offer this as a free service. We DO NOT accept medication in any other format including packets, bottles (unless liquids) or for periods exceeding the holiday duration. For holidays abroad please bring enough medication for one extra day in case of unforeseen travel delays. Please ensure that medication shows your name, the name of the medication, the condition to which the medication relates and the daily dosages with times and instructions. If you require us to hold your medications please state this clearly on the booking form. Insulin - Please advise us if you need to travel with insulin so that we can store it appropriately. If you need assistance with insulin we will support you in selecting the right dosage and in self-administration. Laxatives - Please be aware that the change in diet on a holiday may result in needing more or less of a prescribed laxative than usual. We will refer to the primary care provider if a problem occurs. Help and Advice - If you have any questions relating to your medical and daily support needs whilst on holiday please call our office before you book and travel. We are happy to discuss your requirements and work with you to put the right support in place, either from our courier team or from health professionals. TERMS AND CONDITIONS Couriers will help and assist with medication, but cannot administer prescription drugs or insulin by injection. We reserve the right to refuse travel where medications needs have not been fully disclosed on our booking form and in this circumstance you waive all and any right to refund of monies paid. Any cost incurred through non-disclosure of medication needs will be charged to the customer. If you use special equipment, for example a catheter, or require assistance with stoma care, you must tell us before you book as we will be unable to assist without prior knowledge. LUGGAGE Due to space limitations and Health & Safety issues you may only bring one medium suitcase or holdall, weighing no more than 18kg, and no larger than 65cm x 45cm, plus one small piece of hand luggage or a handbag. The only exception is when travelling on continental holidays where we have requested that you pack an overnight bag for the journey. If your holiday includes a flight please call us to confirm baggage allowances. Page 61

62 BOOKING, INFORMATION, TERMS & CONDITIONS BASIC SUPPORT Support is at the heart of what we do. It sets us apart from other holiday companies and is the reason you travel with us. We can t stress enough the importance of disclosing to us your full support needs when you book your supported holiday. The base price of your holiday includes 24 hour support for basic needs such as help with water temperatures for baths and showers, assistance with hair washing and shaving, sorting (but not laundering) clothing. All customers are asked to complete a support profile detailing their full and exact needs for daily, living, medication, medical and other conditions, mobility, communication, continence and dietary requirements. As our customers needs change over time we do not carry-over support profiles from one holiday to the next. Please contact us to discuss your support requirements if you have any questions about specific needs to ensure we can deliver the appropriate accommodation and support. Support is provided by HELP Personal Assistant Services (CQC Reg No: RGP ). TERMS AND CONDITIONS It is essential that we are made fully aware of your support needs as failing to do so may result in understaffing and so restrict the activities in which you are able to take part. We reserve the right to refuse travel where support needs have not been fully disclosed on our booking form and in this circumstance you waive all and any right to refund of monies paid. All costs incurred as a result of laundering soiled and/or wet clothing and linen will be invoiced at the end of the holiday. We take no responsibility for costs and consequences arising from any undisclosed support requirements. Basic support does not include provision for waking nights. We do not offer clinical or medical support as part of our standard support package. SPECIFIC NEEDS Night Time Waking - We will provide waking night cover on request and this must be paid for at the time of booking. Wandering - If your safety may be compromised by wandering away from the group, please disclose this on your Customer Support Profile so that we can put appropriate measures and staffing in place. It is very important to tell us if you may sleep walk or wander at night. Medical Support - Please ensure we are notified if you have the following conditions so we can provide appropriate support: epilepsy, diabetes, asthma, heart and respiratory conditions. In the event of a medical emergency we will access services available locally. Challenging Behaviour - Customers who display challenging behaviour should make us aware of their individual communication needs to ensure we can respond appropriately in all situations whilst on holiday. Please note that our holidays are not suitable for people who display physically challenging behaviour. Sleep Apnoea and Snoring - Please advise us at time of booking if you need to use Sleep Apnoea equipment or if you are a heavy snorer. These conditions can disturb other customers and you may need to book a single room. Socialising - Making friends and being part of a group is an important part of the holiday. If you have difficulties taking part in group activities, are uncomfortable in noisy or busy social groups, or present challenging behaviour in group situations, please advise us so we can offer you appropriate support. Dietary Requirements - Please inform us in advance if you have a food allergy or intolerance, or special dietary needs at time of booking and in your Customer Support Profile to ensure that we can cater for you. Please also advise us of any recommendations relating to the consumption of alcohol. Complex Needs - Some holidays are unsuitable for customers with complex needs. However we have vehicles and accommodation which are suitable if you have a combination of physical and learning disabilities and are always happy to discuss your individual requirements. One-to-One Support - Individuals with high needs can be accommodated on most holidays with a one-to-one courier. This increases the cost of the holiday to cover the costs of the personal courier. Physicality - Please disclose at the time of booking, and on your Customer Support Profile, if you require reinforced sleeping or seating equipment or you require additional seating space on vehicles and any other mode of transportation in order to accommodate your physical size. Continence - If you have any problems with continence, or suffer from night-time incontinence, please advise us at the time of booking so that we can ensure the right protection is in place for your comfort. Please ensure you travel with appropriate supplies for your needs. Bring your own continence products, ensuring that you bring enough to last for the duration of your holiday including those days spent travelling to and from your destination. TERMS AND CONDITIONS We reserve the right to refuse travel and to curtail trips if your needs have not been fully disclosed prior to departure. The full costs of curtailment in these circumstances will be charged to the customer. All costs incurred as a result of laundering soiled and/or wet clothing and linen, and for cleaning of furniture and vehicle seats from undisclosed continence issues will be invoiced at the end of the holiday. Costs incurred through non-disclosure of support needs or failure to supply all required medication and personal hygiene products will be invoiced at the end of the holiday. All supplements are payable in advance. We are happy to answer any questions you may have about our Terms and Conditions of Booking and Travel. Call us on or enquiries@breakawayhols.co.uk Page 62

63 CHOOSE YOUR HOLIDAY BY DESTINATION BREAKAWAY TO EUROPE BREAKAWAY DESTINATION ACCOMMODATION PAGES The Great Easter Bake Off France Farmhouse 12, 14 Fishing in France France Farmhouse 17 Animal Farm France France Farmhouse 20 Breakaway Boot Camp France Farmhouse 32 Sun and Fun in France France Farmhouse 33, 39 Pool and Pamper Party France Farmhouse 36 Autumn Days Bake Off France Farmhouse 43 A Taste of Paris France Farmhouse and Hotel 15 A Taste of Disney France Farmhouse and Hotel 18 A Taste of Normandy France Farmhouse and Hotel 26 A Taste of Belgium France and Belgium Farmhouse and Hotel 47 Austria Snowy Mountains Austria Hotel 11 Dutch Windmills and Tulips Holland Hotel 21 Majorca Majorca Hotel 22, 48 Spain and The Pyrenees Spain and France Hotel 41 Malta Malta Hotel 42 BREAKAWAY IN THE UK BREAKAWAY DESTINATION ACCOMMODATION PAGES Meet an Emmerdale Actor Blackpool Hotel 8 Potters Leisure Resort Potters Resort, Norfolk Leisure Resort 10 First Class Train to York York Hotel 16 Canal Boat Cruise Berkshire Adapted Canal Boat 24 The Lake District Cumbria Hotel 27 Warners Isle of Wight Isle of Wight Resort Hotel 28, 44 Beautiful Kent Coast Kent Hotel 29, 38 Wales - Mountains and Coast Wales Hotel 34 Devon - Coast and Countryside Devon Hotel 45 Blackpool Blackpool Hotel 49, 52 Valentine s Great Yarmouth Guest House 9 Easter Great Yarmouth Guest House 13 Seaside Fun Great Yarmouth Guest House 23, 35, 40, Pick and Mix Great Yarmouth Guest House 30 Animal Magic Great Yarmouth Guest House 37 Half Term Arts and Crafts Great Yarmouth Guest House 51 Ladies Beauty and Pampering Great Yarmouth Guest House 53 Butlin s Skegness Chalets 19, 25, 31, 46, 50 CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR BREAKAWAY DESTINATION ACCOMMODATION PAGES Winter Wonderland Center Parcs, Suffolk Lodges 54 French Christmas Market France Farmhouse 55 Christmas Lunch Express Great Yarmouth Guest House 56 A Panto & The London Lights Southend on Sea Hotel 57 Christmas with Friends Kent Hotel 58 Celebrate New Year Great Yarmouth Guest House 59 Page 63

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