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1 Dodds COACH HOLIDAYS Autumn/Spring Tours 2013 doddsoftroon.com Larne: Ayr: England Scotland Wales Ireland & Nothern Ireland

England Blackpool Illuminations This tour stays 4 nights at the Queens Hotel & Leisure Centre which is situated on Blackpool s south promenade and has recently been refurbished.

2 England Blackpool Illuminations This tour stays 4 nights at the Queens Hotel & Leisure Centre which is situated on Blackpool s south promenade and has recently been refurbished. A day tour to Chester, a day tour to Skipton and an evening tour of the Illuminations included. Mon 16 Sept PP 259 PP Mon 21 Oct PP 259 PP Southport The Prince of Wales Hotel situated in the centre of Southport is our base for 4 nights. A day tour to Chester and a day tour to Liverpool included. Mon 23 Sept PP 279 PP Mon 4 Nov PP 229 PP 30 single supplement 24 single supplement Blackpool Illuminations Weekend This weekend break is based for 3 nights at the Queens Hotel & Leisure Centre which is situated on Blackpool s south promenade and has recently been refurbished. Includes an evening tour of the Illuminations. Fri 20 Sept PP 199 PP 18 single supplement Kendal & the Lakes The County Hotel situated in the centre of Kendal is our base for 4 nights. A day tour to Hawkshead & Bowness-on-Windermere and a day tour to Grasmere, Keswick & the Kirkstone Pass included. Mon 30 Sept PP 249 PP Mon 4 Nov PP 239 PP The Peaks & the Pendle Witches Staying for 4 nights at the Mercure Last Drop Village Hotel & Spa. A traditional hotel set in a converted 18th century farmhouse with breathtaking views of the West Pennine Moors. Includes a visit to Boundary Mills Store with a guided Pendle Witches tour and a day tour of the Peak District visiting Buxton & Bakewell. Mon 23 Sept PP 269 PP No single supplement Fish & Chips lunch included in Banny s Restaurant at Boundary Mills The Cotswolds & Oxford This tour stays 4 nights at the Royal Court Hotel, Coventry (October departure) or the Ramada Hotel, Solihull (April departure). Includes a half day tour to Stratford-upon-Avon, a tour through the Cotswolds countryside and a visit to the Cathedral City of Oxford. Mon 7 Oct PP 219 PP Mon 7 Apr PP 269 PP 30 single supplement (October Departure) 60 single supplement (April Departure) 2 Picture: Blackpool

England Historic York Staying 4 nights at the Newington Hotel situated on the Royal Approach and right next to York Racecourse. The hotel features an indoor heated pool and sauna.

3 England Historic York Staying 4 nights at the Newington Hotel situated on the Royal Approach and right next to York Racecourse. The hotel features an indoor heated pool and sauna. A day tour of the Yorkshire Dales and a day tour to Scarborough included. St Nicholas Fayre The Holiday Inn, Harrogate is our base for 2 nights. Includes a day tour to St Nicholas Fayre in York, one of the UK s most popular Christmas markets offering a wide range of markets specialising in gifts, crafts and the very best in farm produce. Mon 7 Oct PP 199 PP Fri 29 Nov PP 149 PP 45 single supplement 24 single supplement Lakes Weekend This weekend break is based for 3 nights at the County Hotel situated in the centre of Kendal. A day tour of the Lakes included. Fri 21 Feb PP 139 PP Fri 21 Mar PP 159 PP 10 single supplement Birmingham International Tattoo & Christmas Markets This tour stays for 2 nights at the Novotel, Coventry. Some free time to visit Birmingham s Frankfurt Christmas Market and a ticket for the evening performance of the Birmingham International Tattoo on Saturday 30 November 2013 included. Fri 29 Nov PP 149 PP 25 single supplement Knitting & Stitching Show This tour stays for 3 nights at the 4* Kimberly Hotel situated in the centre of Harrogate and a few minutes walk from the exhibition centre. Includes entry to the Knitting & Stitching Show on Friday 22 November 2013 and a day tour to York on Saturday 23 November Thu 21 Nov PP 199 PP 15 single supplement Hadrian s Wall & the Lakes Based at the Crown & Mitre Hotel situated in the centre of Carlisle for 4 nights. The hotel features a swimming pool, Jacuzzi and entertainment. Includes a day tour to Hadrian s Wall & Hexham and a day tour to the beautiful Lake District. Mon 18 Nov PP 189 PP Mon 17 Mar PP 189 PP 10 single supplement Tea, coffee & shortbread served on arrival. Picture: Bootham Bar, York 3

4 England Scarborough Staying 4 nights at the Cumberland Hotel which is situated a few minutes walk from the beach and Scarborough town centre. Includes a day tour to York and a day tour to Pickering & Whitby. Mon 24 Mar PP 219 PP 1 lunch also included. Harrogate & Yorkshire Dales Horse of the Year Show The Andrews Bowen International Arena is host to the Horse of the Year Show 2013 where dreams are fulfilled and heroes made! Experience shopping heaven among the 250 trade stands offering all things equestrian as well as arts, crafts, gourmet food, gifts, treats and more. The trip includes a Saturday daytime ticket plus a Saturday evening ticket. Based for 2 nights at the Novotel Coventry (bed, breakfast & dinner on Friday night) On the homeward journey we make a refreshment stop at the Robinsons Equestrian Mega Store Fri 11 Oct PP 199 PP 15 single supplement The Cairn Hotel situated in the centre of Harrogate is our base for 4 nights. A day tour to the City of York and a day tour of the Yorkshire Dales & Ripon included. Mon 21 Apr PP 269 PP 40 single supplement Badminton Horse Trials Following an overnight stay we travel on to the 4* Hallmark Hotel, Gloucester our base for 2 nights. The hotel features leisure and spa facilities. This tour is a must for all equestrian lovers. Tickets are included to the trials on Friday 9 May 2014 to see the dressage and walk the cross country course and Saturday 10 May 2014 to watch the cross country stage. Badminton s shopping village is one of the highlights of the event attracting a huge collection of many well-known brands. Thu 8 May PP 239 PP 45 single supplement Above prices include: dinner, bed & breakfast (unless otherwise stated), return ferry fares Belfast/ Cairnryan (NI passengers), coach travel throughout and day trips as stated. 4 Picture: Horse in Dressage

Scotland Gretna, Edinburgh & the Borders The popular Gretna Hall Hotel, Gretna Green is our base for 4 nights. This tour includes a day tour to Edinburgh and a day tour of the Scottish Borders.

Green. A full festive programme and a half day excursion of the local area included.

5 Scotland Gretna, Edinburgh & the Borders The popular Gretna Hall Hotel, Gretna Green is our base for 4 nights. This tour includes a day tour to Edinburgh and a day tour of the Scottish Borders. Mon 7 Oct PP 219 PP Mon 21 Apr PP 249 PP 15 single supplement (October Departure) (April Departure) Gretna Green 4/ These tours are based at the popular Gretna Hall Hotel, Gretna Green. A full festive programme and a half day excursion of the local area included. Mon 23 Dec 2013 () 389 PP 359 PP Mon 30 Dec 2013 () 379 PP 349 PP 40 single supplement (Mon 23 Dec 2013) 30 single supplement (Mon 30 Dec 2013) Heart of Scotland & Falkirk Wheel 4/ Staying at the 3* award winning Crianlarich Hotel. Includes a day tour to Lochearnhead, Comrie, Crieff, Stirling & the Falkirk Wheel and a day tour to Killin, Loch Tay, Aberfeldy & Perth. A Scottish night with a highland banquet and welcome drinks reception is also included. Mon 28 Oct 2013 () 259 PP 229 PP Fri 21 Feb 2014 () 219 PP 189 PP Mon 24 Mar 2014 () 259 PP 229 PP 48 single supplement (October & March Departure) 36 single supplement (February Departure) Dunoon, Loch Lomond & Oban Delights Staying for 3 nights at the Selbourne Hotel, Dunoon situated looking south across the Clyde with pleasant gardens reaching down to the promenade. This tour includes a day tour to Loch Lomond and a day tour to Inveraray & Oban. Fri 28 Mar PP 179 PP 10 single supplement Fort William Based for 4 nights in the Croit Anna Hotel situated two miles south west of Fort William on the shores of Loch Linnhe with spectacular views across the loch. A day tour to Inverness and a day tour to the Isle of Skye included. Above prices include: dinner, bed & breakfast (unless otherwise stated), return ferry fares Belfast/ Cairnryan (NI passengers), coach travel throughout and day trips as stated. Mon 14 Apr PP 239 PP 10 single supplement 1 lunch included Picture: Falkirk Wheel 5

Scotland Wales Edinburgh Weekends These weekends are based for 2 nights at the 4* King James Thistle Hotel situated in the centre of Edinburgh and a short walk to Princes Street, the Royal Mile and

The Lion King: (Theatre tickets included) Fri 17 Jan 2014 219 PP 189 PP Mother s Day Weekend: Fri 28 Mar 2014 209 PP 179 PP Highland Show Weekend: (Admission ticket is not included) Fri 20 Jun 2014

Hotel situated in the seaside resort of Llandudno. The hotel features entertainment. A day tour to Anglessey, Beaumaris & Caernarfon and a day tour to Chester included.

for 4 nights. This tour includes a day tour to Portmeirion and a day tour to Porthmadog with a journey on the world famous Ffestiniog Railway from Porthmadog to Blaenau Ffestiniog.

6 Scotland Wales Edinburgh Weekends These weekends are based for 2 nights at the 4* King James Thistle Hotel situated in the centre of Edinburgh and a short walk to Princes Street, the Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle. The Lion King: (Theatre tickets included) Fri 17 Jan PP 189 PP Mother s Day Weekend: Fri 28 Mar PP 179 PP Highland Show Weekend: (Admission ticket is not included) Fri 20 Jun PP 199 PP Edinburgh Military Tattoo: (Admission ticket included) Fri 8 Aug PP 259 PP Fri 22 Aug PP 259 PP 40 single supplement Llandudno & Chester Staying 4 nights at the Evans Hotel situated in the seaside resort of Llandudno. The hotel features entertainment. A day tour to Anglessey, Beaumaris & Caernarfon and a day tour to Chester included. Mon 30 Sep PP 289 PP Mon 11 Nov PP 269 PP Mon 7 Apr PP 259 PP 30 single supplement (November Departure Turkey & Tinsel) Welsh Panorama The Lion Hotel, Criccieth is our base for 4 nights. This tour includes a day tour to Portmeirion and a day tour to Porthmadog with a journey on the world famous Ffestiniog Railway from Porthmadog to Blaenau Ffestiniog. Mon 21 Oct PP 259 PP Mon 31 Mar PP 259 PP Loch Lomond, Skye & Cairngorms Following an overnight stay at the Arrochar Hotel which is situated two miles from Loch Lomond, we travel on to Fort William en route to the King Arms Hotel, Isle of Skye our base for the following 2 nights. A tour of the island is included. On day 4 we travel back to mainland Scotland visiting Inverness en route to the Highlander Hotel, Newtonmore the base for our final nights stay. We travel homeward via the lovely highland town of Pitlochry. Mon 21 Apr PP 269 PP 40 single supplement Above prices include: dinner, bed & breakfast (unless otherwise stated), return ferry fares Belfast/ Cairnryan (NI passengers), coach travel throughout and day trips as stated. 6 Picture: Ffestiniog Railway

Ireland & Northern Ireland Donegal Leisure & Entertainment Break A great short break to beautiful Co. Donegal which includes a shopping/sightseeing stop in Derry/ Londonderry.

Entertainment will be provided in the bar each evening and guests have full use of the leisure facilities at the Central Hotel.

7 Ireland & Northern Ireland Donegal Leisure & Entertainment Break A great short break to beautiful Co. Donegal which includes a shopping/sightseeing stop in Derry/ Londonderry. Based at the Abbey or the Central Hotel situated in the centre of Donegal town for 2 nights bed and breakfast and dinner on Friday evening. Entertainment will be provided in the bar each evening and guests have full use of the leisure facilities at the Central Hotel. Departure points: Larne, Ballynure, Glengormley, Belfast, Antrim, Ballymena, Cloughmills, Ballymoney, Coleraine, Limavady & Londonderry only. Departures Fri 1 Nov 2013 Northern Ireland Fermanagh Country & Western Weekend A great short break to beautiful Co. Fermanagh which includes a stop at the Linen Green in Dungannon on Friday and shopping/sightseeing in Enniskillen on Saturday. Staying at Mahon s Hotel, Irvinestown for 2 nights bed and breakfast and dinner on Friday evening. A country and western band will be playing in the bar each evening. On Sunday morning take the opportunity to walk around the grounds of Necarne Castle situated beside the hotel or walk around the Gardens of Celtic Saints in Irvinestown before travelling home stopping en route at the Hill of the O Neill & Ranfurly House Arts & Visitor Centre in Dungannon. Departure points: Larne, Ballymena, Antrim, Glengormley, Belfast, Sprucefield and Moira only. Fri 6 Dec 2013 Fri 17 Jan 2014 Fri 21 Feb 2014 Departures Fri 15 Nov 2013 Fri 17 Jan 2014 Northern Ireland Fri 21 Feb 2014 Fri 7 Mar 2014 Wicklow, Waterford & Wexford Following an overnight stay at the Royal Hotel situated in the lovely seaside town of Brae, we travel south through the Garden of Ireland County Wicklow to the Grand Hotel, Tramore our base for the next 3 nights. A day tour to Waterford and a day tour to Wexford included. Sun 20 Oct PP 279 PP 60 single supplement A Floral Odyssey 11th World Flower Show - Dublin The North Star Hotel situated in the centre of Dublin is our base for 3 nights. Includes an entrance ticket to the World Flower Show at the RDS in Dublin on Friday 20 June On Saturday 21 June 2014 we offer a visit to the stunning Powerscourt Gardens and the seaside town of Brae. Alternatively why not visit the show for another day (entrance not included). Thur 19 Jun PP 319 PP Above prices include: dinner, bed & breakfast (unless otherwise stated), return ferry fares Belfast/ Cairnryan (Scottish passengers), coach travel throughout and day trips as stated. 75 single supplement Picture: The Green Cliffs of the Donegal coast 7

From November until March many tours to England, Scotland and Wales will depart on the 11:30 Stena Line sailing from Belfast to allow for more convenient pick-up times (ask for details on booking).

Cairnryan Castle Douglas* Dumfries* Girvan Gretna* Irvine Kilmarnock Kilwinning Maybole Prestwick Saltcoats Stevenston Stranraer Troon * On holidays to England & Wales only Parking is available at

8 News From September 2013 details on all our tours will be available via quarterly newsletters. Up-to-date information can also be found on our website or by telephoning one of our offices. Update for Northern Ireland Passengers All our coach tour passengers will be driven on and off the Stena Line Superfast Ferry at Belfast Port and Loch Ryan Port. From November until March many tours to England, Scotland and Wales will depart on the 11:30 Stena Line sailing from Belfast to allow for more convenient pick-up times (ask for details on booking). Northern Ireland Belfast Ballymena Ballymoney Ballynure Bangor Carrickfergus Cloughmills Coleraine Dunsilly Glengormley Holywood Jordanstown Larne Newtownards Departure Points Scotland Ardrossan Ayr Cairnryan Castle Douglas* Dumfries* Girvan Gretna* Irvine Kilmarnock Kilwinning Maybole Prestwick Saltcoats Stevenston Stranraer Troon * On holidays to England & Wales only Parking is available at the Stena Line Terminal when joining at Belfast Port. For your convenience a large car park is located directly in front of the terminal building and payment can be made at guest services onboard the Stena Line Ferry on your return sailing. Passengers taking any form of walking aids or wheelchairs must advise on booking. Book a Tour Bookings can be made online at: doddsoftroon.com or by telephone: Dodds Coach Holidays, 59a Main Street, Larne, BT40 1JE Dodds of Troon, 4 East Road, Ayr, KA8 9BA A deposit of 30 must be made at time of booking with the balance due four weeks before the date of travel. Full details on booking conditions available on our website doddsoftroon.com Important Information Particular seats on the coach cannot be guaranteed. If you have a seat preference, if possible, we will try to accommodate your request but we cannot accept bookings that are conditional on allocation of specific seats. Please note: if a feeder coach is in use, seat numbers do not apply.

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