Carols Travel Quality Door to Door Holidays 2018 UK & European Coach Tour Holidays NO Single Person Supplements Door to Door Pickups www.carolstravel.co.uk Telephone: 01274 851 477
Door to Door Pickups No Single Supplements Coach Hostess Service Wheel Chair Friendly Welcome to our 2018 brochure Dear Fellow Travellers and Friends, We have listened to all your requests and due to demand we have added extra tours and new destinations for 2018!!! We have also kept some of your favourite destinations as well and whenever possible FROZEN some tours at last year s prices! As per usual you will benefit from Door to Door Service at no additional cost as well as Hostess Service on your Executive Coach for hot and cold drinks and light snacks. We remain wheelchair and scooter friendly. Due to space restrictions these have to be pre-booked and limited to three small scooters/walkers per tour. We do have our own three wheel walkers and a wheelchair on board for your use. Very important for solo travellers is no single supplements. Bespoke or private tours can be created, arranged and organised for groups and organisations. Please give us a call for more information. We welcome all of our new clients and Thank all our regulars and previous travelling friends for all your loyal support. We are looking forward to seeing you all in 2018 From Rodney, Carol and Gayle
Contents Page 4 Page 5 Page 5 Page 5 Page 6 Page 6 Page 6 Page 7 Page 7 Page 7 Page 8 Page 8 Page 8 Page 9 Page 9 Page 9 Page 10 Page 10 Page 11 Page 11 Page 12 Page 12 Page 13 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Synopsis of 2018 Tours Mystery Tour St Anne s on Sea Bournemouth & Dorset Bletchley Park & The Code Breakers Weymouth Mock Cruise Torquay & Torbay Holland Bulbfield s & Windmills Skegness Isle of Wight London Eye & Royal Windsor Yorkshire Dales, Coasts & Moors Cotswolds & Black Country Museum Llandrindod Wells & The Elan Valley Kendal & The Lake District London Flyer Ireland - Wicklow Mountains & Coast Illuminations and Cabaret Week Criccieth Rolling Back the Years Torquay Turkey, Tinsel and Fireworks Thursford Spectacular Edinburgh Xmas Market Turkey &Tinsel Christmas in North Wales New Year in Kendal Customer Recommendations Terms and Conditions
Our 2018 Tours JANUARY 22-26 Mystery Tour 299.00 FEBRUARY 19-23 St Anne s on Sea 299.00 MARCH 04-10 Bournemouth & Dorset 7 Days 359.00 23-25 Bletchley Park & The Code Breakers 3 Days 275.00 APRIL 02-06 Weymouth Mock Cruise 385.00 08-14 Torquay & Torbay 7 Days 399.00 MAY 04-07 Holland Bulbfield s & Windmills 4 Days 399.00 14-18 Skegness 315.00 JUNE 04-09 Isle of Wight 6 Days 415.00 15-17 London Eye & Royal Windsor 3 Days 249.00 JULY 02-06 Yorkshire Dales, Coasts & Moors 355.00 22-27 Cotswolds & Black Country Museum 6 Days 425.00 AUGUST 11-13 Llandrindod Wells & The Elan Valley 3 Days 215.00 20-24 Kendal & The Lake District 359.00 SEPTEMBER 07-08 London Flyer 2 Days 159.00 30-05 Ireland - Wicklow Mountains & Coast 6 Days 499.00 OCTOBER 15-19 Illuminations and Cabaret Week 299.00 22-26 Criccieth Rolling Back the Years 355.00 NOVEMBER 04-10 Torquay Turkey, Tinsel & Fireworks 7 Days 375.00 18-20 Thursford Spectacular 3 Days 275.00 DECEMBER 16-19 Edinburgh Xmas Market,Turkey &Tinsel 4 Days 259.00 23-27 Christmas in North Wales 465.00 30-02 New Year in Kendal 4 Days 339.00 Unless stated otherwise all our tours and hotels are: No Single Supplement Half-Board basis Special Dietary requirements Excursions and entertainment included Private Facilities or En-Suite Up to 4* Rating Wheelchair & Buggy Friendly 04 www.carolstravel.co.uk Tel: 01274 851477
Mon 22nd-Fri 26th Jan 2018 MYSTERY TOUR 299 We are happy to give you a few of clues to our destination - 1 - It s not Skegness or Morecambe 2 - It s in the UK somewhere 3 - It s either on the Coast, Inland or a City Break. We will however guarantee a wonderful hotel, excellent live entertainment and great excursions so start guessing! 299 Mon 19th-Fri 23rd Feb 2018 ST ANNES ON SEA PRICE FROZEN FROM 2017 The wonderful Lindum Hotel awaits us with the infamous dessert table to finish off their excellent cuisine, fine entertainment and the happy ambience that you get from this favourite seafront hotel of ours. Excursions around the Fylde coast plus a day in Southport with the excellent individual shops on Lord Street are included. Sun 4th - Sat 10th March 2018 BOURNEMOUTH & DORSET EXPLORER 7 Days 359 Poole Harbour, the Victorian seaside splendour of Swanage and beautiful, historic Salisbury will be enjoyed as part of our excursion program. We will be very well looked after at the palatial Trouville hotel with its renowned Rococo restaurant. The hotel boasts an Indoor Pool, Spa and Gym and is a stone s throw from the beach and shops. www.carolstravel.co.uk Tel: 01274 851477 05
Fri 23rd - Sun 25th March 2018 BLETCHLEY PARK & THE CODE BREAKERS 3 Days 275 After a short stop at Hatton Country World we travel down to Bletchley Park where we have a full day exploring this unique and interesting museum and the vital part it played in the last war (entrance included). We stay at the Quality Hotel in Warwickshire (UK Hotel of the Year Winner 2015) and finish this wonderful sojourn by having lunch onboard the Trent River Cruise (included). 385 Mon 2nd - Fri 6th April 2018 WEYMOUTH CRUISE EXPERIENCE Welcome aboard! You will experience the fun of a luxury liner without going afloat on this unique trip. Your cruise ship is the Crown Hotel (en-suite cabins), your Captain and crew are all in uniform, and you ll enjoy Captains Receptions, themed dinners in pretend Egypt, St. Petersburg and Tobago, Cabaret, Bingo and Fancy Dress with prizes. Excursions around Dorset and a Dorset Cream tea (incl). Unforgettable! NEW TOUR FOR 2018 PRICE FROZEN FROM 2017 Sun 8th - Sat 14th April 2018 TORQUAY AND TORBAY 7 Days 399 Jo and Dave for the 11 th year will welcome us to their excellent family run hotel assisted by the infamous Colin! Enjoy the private gardens and outside pool, wonderful home cooked cuisine and enjoyable live entertainment. On our days out we will explore South Devon and Torbay, visit Paignton for the famous cheesy chips and there s the opportunity to enjoy a night at Babbacombe theatre. 06 www.carolstravel.co.uk Tel: 01274 851477
NEW TOUR FOR 2018 Fri 4th - Mon 7th May 2018 DUTCH BULBFIELDS AND WINDMILLS 4 Days 399 Every spring in Western Holland there is an explosion of colour with millions of blooms emerging. We visit the famous Keukenhof gardens with it s picture book setting of waterways and trees, the pretty fishing port of Volendam, full of traditional dress, Flemish shops, bars and cafes. We finish off in the bustling capital city of Amsterdam with it s shopping, museums, canals and history. Passport is required. 315 Mon 14th - Fri 18th May 2018 SKEGNESS After such a great tour in 2017 we have listened to your comments and requests. So, we return to the seafront County Hotel in Skegness renowned for good weather, long sandy beaches and fun. We will enjoy great excursions down this glorious coastline taking in Mabelthorpe, Chapel St Leonards etc. A not to be missed tour. Mon 4th - Sat 9th June 2018 ISLE OF WIGHT 6 Days 415 We return to this mystical island of narrow roads and thatched cottages situated in the Solent fondly known as the land that time forgot. We ll be well looked after at The Parkbury Hotel, set in private gardens, a short distance from the shops and beach at Sandown. One of the wonderful excursions included will be Osbourne House and Gardens, former home of Queen Victoria, designed for her by Prince Albert. www.carolstravel.co.uk Tel: 01274 851477 07
NEW TOUR FOR 2018 Fri 15th - Sun 17th June 2018 LONDON, LONDON EYE & ROYAL WINDSOR 3 Days 249 On arrival in our Majestic Capital we have a guided tour to see the famous sights and landmarks plus a ride on the London Eye (included). We are staying 2 nights at the 4 star Oak Hotel on Bed, Breakfast & Evening meal basis. There is plenty of free time in London and we can arrange West End tickets if you require them. Finally, an excursion to Royal Windsor, The Castle, Shops and River before heading home. 355 Mon 2nd - Fri 6th June 2018 YORKSHIRE DALES, COAST & MOORS God own Country of Yorkshire with the rolling hills and Dales and the glorious coastline steeped in history and myth. Staying at Seacroft, twixt of Leeds and York. We visit the beautiful spa town of Harrogate, spend time in Otley in the centre of Wharfdale. You have the opportunity to enjoy a ride on the preserved steam train to Whitby (included) and a tour the North Yorkshire Moors and Dales. Sun 22nd - Fri 27th July 2018 COTSWOLDS & BLACK COUNTRY MUSEUM 6 Days 425 One of the most beautiful areas of Britain with quaint villages and rolling countryside. On-board is our usual blue badge expert guide, Anne, to show us the best of this wonderful area. A trip to the Black Country Living museum is included, to sample Victorian and Georgian industrial heart land. We visit Shakespeare s Stratford-Upon-Avon, also birthplace of our Carol and Coventry with it s two Cathedrals. 08 www.carolstravel.co.uk Tel: 01274 851477
NEW TOUR FOR 2018 Sat 11th - Mon 13th Aug 2018 LLANDRINDOD WELLS & THE ELAN VALLEY 3 Days 215 70 square miles of Woodlands and Moors make up this vast location. A haven to the Red Kite Bird and other wildlife, the dams and aquaducts built over 100 years ago feed fresh water to the Midlands. On board we have one of the Rhyaddar Rangers to guide us through this unique area. We will be staying at the comfortable Glen Usk hotel, centrally located in the pretty and quiet Welsh market town of Llandrindod Wells. 359 Mon 20th - Fri 24th Aug 2018 KENDAL & THE LAKE DISTRICT Visits include Bowness on Windermere where you will have the opportunity to cruise down England s largest vast space of water, Wordsworth s Grassmere and a tour through the wonderful countryside that the Lake District has to offer. The County Hotel in the heart of historic Kendal will be our chosen accommodation. A long-time favourite hotel of ours and all who have stayed there. NEW TOUR FOR 2018 Fri 7th - Sat 8th Sept 2018 LONDON FLYER 2 Days 159 Staying overnight at the 4 star Oaks Hotel in Hatfield for an excellent dinner and breakfast. We pack a lot into this short sojourn with a guided coach tour around our Capital seeing Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, Downing Street etc. Free time on the Saturday morning when we again go into the capital to give you chance to wander around Covent Garden and the West End. A great way to enjoy London. www.carolstravel.co.uk Tel: 01274 851477 09
NEW TOUR FOR 2018 Sun 30th Sept - Fri 5th Oct 2018 IRELAND S WICKLOW MOUNTAINS, GARDENS AND COAST 6 Days 499 Explore the rolling hills of County Wicklow with excursions to Glendalough and Avoca, and two lovely garden visits on this tour based in the bustling seaside town of Arklow on this unmissable new tour. Arriving in Ireland by ferry we make our way to our hotel, the magnificent Arklow Bay Hotel which boasts great Irish cuisine, spacious accommodation, local entertainment, a gym, spa and pool. We spend the following days discovering Southern Ireland s best kept gems; the impressive manicured gardens and waterfall at Powerscourt Estate, The Irish Stud guided tour & museum at Kildare (entrance included), Wicklow Mountains National Park, The finest Japanese Gardens in Europe (Admission Included) and the beautiful village of Glendaloch. Before we return back to England we have free time in the capital city of Dublin with great shopping, the River Liffy and its mass of culture. Our final night on this 6 day tour will be at The Beaufort Park Hotel, North Wales, making the journey home shorter and more restful. NEW TOUR FOR 2018 Mon 15th - Fri 19th Oct 2018 ILLUMINATIONS & CABARET WEEK 299 The Royal Alexandra hotel is located in the centre of Blackpool minutes from the beach, shops and theatres. Each evening there is at least 2 live acts and cash bingo so if you like good entertainment and cabaret this is an ideal holiday. The illuminations will be on so, we will have a coach tour down the lights. Two excursions down the Fylde Coast are included. This is a traditional old wakes week style tour. Please kindly note this hotel is unsuitable with those with scooters or walking aids. 10 www.carolstravel.co.uk Tel: 01274 851477
Mon 22nd - Fri 26th Oct 2018 CRICCIETH ROLLING BACK THE YEARS TOUR 355 Good company, good food, and good old fashioned fun! Music from the 50s and 60s, live cabaret and a rock n roll night with live entertainment. We visit Portmadog to ride the Ffestiniog Steam Railway and the Home Front Museum at Llandudno (all admission is included). This is an exceptional, unique and very enjoyable tour so pack your bobby socks! DON T FORGET... Here at Carols Travel, bespoke or private tours can be created, arranged and organised for groups and organisations. Please give us a call in the office on 01274 851477 for more information. 7 Days 375 Sun 4th - Sat 10th Nov 2018 TORQUAY TURKEY, TINSEL & FIREWORKS Every year our host Dave excels himself with Nethway Hotel s Famous Firework display set in the large private gardens of the hotel. The chef will make sure your Christmas Fayre will be excellent and there s great entertainment We have interesting days out planned and an opportunity to visit Babbacombe theatre for the Christmas spectacular show. Maybe we ll also get a visit from the man in red? www.carolstravel.co.uk Tel: 01274 851477 11
Sun 18th - Tues 20th Nov 2018 THURSFORD SPECTACULAR 3 Days 275 This will be our 8 th consecutive year to this wonderful, fantastic live show containing over 200 performers including dancers, musicians and West End and Broadway s Top Artists. We will be staying in a high quality East of England hotel on a half board basis all transfers and tickets are included, come enjoy this unique spectacular and get yourself in the festive spirit! 4 Days 259 Sun 16th - Weds 19th Dec 2018 EDINBURGH CHRISTMAS MARKET, TURKEY & TINSEL (all inclusive) One of the most wonderful Christmas markets in the UK in the beautiful, historic city of Edinburgh with stalls and stands from all over the Globe, an amazing sight to see and experience. Our accommodation is the wonderful and very Caledonian Winnock Hotel in the village of Dryman where you will enjoy an all-inclusive Turkey and Tinsel holiday. NEW TOUR FOR 2018 All the joy of Christmas just a few days early and no washing up! 12 www.carolstravel.co.uk Tel: 01274 851477
PRICE FROZEN FROM 2017 Sun 23rd - Thurs 27th Dec 2018 CHRISTMAS IN NORTH WALES 465 We begin the festivities on the coach down to Llandudno with Mince Pies, Sherry and Chocolates where we are staying at the seafront 4 Saints Hotel for a traditional Christmas which includes festive lunch with all the trimmings, gala dinner, live entertainment and maybe a visit from a Yuletide VIP!! There s a trip to Anglesey and great local Boxing Day sales. All the stops have been pulled out to make this Christmas one to remember. Christmas & New Year breaks Why not treat yourself to a Christmas or New Year break away from home and let someone else do all the work while you sit back, relax and enjoy yourself. Here at Carols Travel we organise everything so you don t have to lift a finger, we want you to have a traditional, festive, fun and relaxing end to 2018, perhaps enjoying a sherry while you decide which of our tours you will join in 2019! 4 Days 339 Sun 30th Dec - Wed 2nd Jan 2019 NEW YEAR IN KENDAL Tradition dictates. Due to popular demand we return for our New Year Spectacular tour to the County Hotel Kendal. The Capital of the Lake District, Great food, wonderful Hogmanay party and Carol s Infamous Fancy Dress competition (New Year Day night). See in 2019 with a Gala Party and all your travelling friends. This tour is always very, very popular!!! PRICE FROZEN FROM 2017 HAPPY NEW YEAR 2019 www.carolstravel.co.uk Tel: 01274 851477 13
See what our customers have to say... Carols Travel in our experience is far the best company to travel with, good choices of hotels and with excellent care from Carol. Barbara Canavan (Lincoln) and Alan Taylor (Cleckheaton) We love going on holiday and especially to the beach because the best is the sea and we get to the sea by Carols Travel. Isabel age 7 and Amelia aged 8 for (Mirfield & Bradford) After travelling with other coach companies, I found Carols Travel to be far superior and I have met very nice passengers on board. Gordon Bradshaw (Heckmondwike) Hotels always nice and the door to door service is brilliant! Mrs M Burgon (Leeds) Hostess service and door to door pick up is a must Margaret Elkington (Lincoln) Best we have ever travelled with, first Class! Reverend and Mrs Urwin (Lincoln) Carols Travel are great, brilliant what more can I say I have travelled with them for a long time and would not consider going with anyone else. Mrs Connie Taylforth (Brighouse) For the first time away on my own I was very well looked after, it was easy to book and I am always cared and catered for. The excursions are excellent and the hotels very, very good. Joyce Durham (Bingley) Been on a few tours all have been good, Hotels are excellent and I have met lovely people. Allan Holmes (Dewsbury) Thoroughly enjoyed been looked after it is lovely, I have never had this with any other tour company before. Cynthia Lodge (Huddersfield, booked through Althams) Became a widow 2 years ago and I go on Carols Travel as many times as I can and loved every minute not to mention they never forget my birthday! Mrs V Mc Dermott (Cullingworth) Since travelling with Carols Travel I would not consider any other company their attention to detail and friendliness is wonderful! Madge Board (Lincoln)
CAROLS TRAVELS TERMS AND CONDITIONS Payment: A non-returnable deposit of 50 per tour is payable on booking, the final balance date will be advised but is usually between 6 to 8 weeks prior to travel. Insurance: Carols Travel advise all passengers to take out insurance prior to travel, this is compulsory on all European (Non UK) tours. Passports: Where applicable, valid passports are required for all non UK travel. Cancellations: If you cancel your holiday you must do this in writing and the cancellation will start on the receipt of this. Cancellations received in writing 43 days or more prior to departure you will receive 100% of your holiday cost less your 50 deposit. Cancellations received in writing between 31 to 35 days before departure you will receive 50% of your holiday cost minus your 50 deposit If you cancel less than 30 days prior to departure you will receive 0% of the cost of your holiday. Your place can be transferred to another person with an administration fee of 10 per person. Carols Travel have no liability for any cancellations occurring which are beyond the control of Carols Travel due to natural disasters, port closures, acts of war, adverse weather or road conditions. Alterations: Carols Travel reserve the right to alter any tour itinerary due to road or weather conditions etc. Carols Travel reserve the right to change the advertised hotel for reasons such as closure, change of hotel management or policy, sickness at the hotel or danger to our clients. Safety: On every journey advice will be given on safety whilst travelling on the coach, it is in the interest of the passenger to adhere to this advice and information Luggage: One medium size case per person (max weight 40lbs / 18kg) and hand luggage that can be safely stored under your seat or in the overhead lockers We request any tour with more than one hotel you also bring an overnight bag which can be stored at the front of the luggage compartment, this can therefore be unloaded instead of your main suitcase. Special Needs: Any passenger with any special needs (e.g. diet, medical) or special type of room (e.g. shower or wet room etc) it is essential that you contact us whilst booking then we can make the necessary arrangements. Seat and Room Allocation: Every effort will be made to provide precisely the hotel room requested and we will convey this request direct to the hotelier, we must stress however we can not guarantee any request. With regards to coach seating again we will endeavour to seat you in the area of the coach you request however this can depend on the popularity of the tour and this will be allocated on a first come basis. Mobility Aids: Walkers, mobility scooters or any other walking aid must be disclosed at the point of booking and on some tours this may be restricted. If you do not disclose at the time of booking that you need space for a walking aid, you may not be allowed to travel on departure day. Complaints procedure: Should you have a complaint about any aspect of holiday, kindly notify one of the coach crew so that the problem can be swiftly resolved, if this cannot be resolved you must send this complaint in writing within 21 days to our offices.
Carols Travel Quality Door to Door Holidays 19 Albion Street, Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire BD19 3JD Tel: 01274 851477 www.carolstravel.co.uk All our tours are also bookable at: Althams Travel branches in Huddersfield, Wakefield, Dewsbury, Batley, Halifax and Pudsey & Arrow Coach Travel in Brighouse