Archive for June, 2011
The UK’s Best Destinations for a Short Break
One of the UK’s best destinations for a short break is London, the capital city. With lots to see and do, your time will be easily filled, with Madame Tussauds Waxworks, the Tower of London, various markets, shopping centres and sightseeing, The London Eye, and much more, whatever your interests are! Why not visit a museum or exhibit? Or have lunch in a famous restaurant?
With The London Spectacular coach holiday you can experience London whilst staying at an excellent hotel, the luxurious Britannnia International Hotel overlooking the water at Canary Wharf. With a heated indoor swimming pool and dinner, bed and breakfast included, our passengers are well looked after during their stay. Fill your time as you please, and enjoy whatever sights and experiences you like whilst in the capital.
At the opposite end of the UK is Edinburgh, another of our best destinations. The Edinburgh and The Royal Yacht Britannia is another luxury coach trip. Three days in Edinburgh allows for two nights dinner, bed and breakfast at the Jarvis hotel in Livingston, also featuring an indoor pool. Also to try is their steam room, sauna and leisure suite.
With the widespread shopping opportunities and plenty to do and see, Edinburgh rivals London with its range of activities! A big difference is the expanse of green space, from country footpaths to golf courses. Edinburgh has an advantage over London with its beautiful location. Take a walk up any hill and see how the city fits into the landscape.
Included in the Edinburgh and The Royal Yacht Britannia coach holiday is a visit to the Royal Yacht Britannia, a remarkable day out, with its royal deck tea room and rich history. This Yacht is permanently docked now and provides an attraction for locals and visitors alike. There will be plenty of time for doing your own thing in Edinburgh, and lots of interesting sights like the castle, camera obscura or distillery. Various visitors’ centres, shops and mills make Edinburgh a lovely place to explore. Try the local cafes and restaurants, either for traditional Scottish fare or your favourite meal.
Wherever you visit in the UK, plan your trip well beforehand. It is always worthwhile looking for attractions and events near your accommodation, and keeping something in mind for a rainy day! Think about your interests, and those of any travelling companion, to make sure that you will stay interested throughout your holiday. Travelling by coach will allow you to book and look forward to a trip without worrying about transport arrangements, fuel or hotel rooms.
Coach Tours
One of the best and most enjoyable ways to see the world is by coach tour. Being driven from one location to the next is a convenient and relaxing way to see some of the finest points of interest, areas of outstanding beauty and largest cities and towns. There are an infinite number of places to visit, and types of tour available.
The Stratford, Oxford and Cotswolds Inclusive offer a fantastic trip through the British countryside, to see the sights of our most famous cities, and to soak up the history and rich heritage of this area of historical importance. Some of our most noted writers, poets and authors spent their lives beneath Oxfords dreamy spires, and Stratford Upon Avon will be forever remembered by any aspiring actor or playwright.
On each of the five day away, a trip is planned to make the most of each location, with the beautiful Bourton on the Water, and the market at Stow on the Wold making a lovely day out. Visit Shakespeares hometown, walk in his footsteps, then travel to another historical city and explore the majestic city of Oxford, with its amazing buildings steeped in university history. Lichfield is another interesting day out, with its nooks and crannies that date back to medieval times.
For the tour, our base is the welcoming Coventry Hill hotel, in Allesley. This is an ideal base and all passengers will have their own room, and four nights dinner, bed and breakfast.
Take a look through our scenic and touring holidays and see what takes your fancy! There really is something for everyone, with many different countries, areas and events visited. You can be assured that your tour guide will be knowledgeable and able to advise all passengers of the best sights along the way.
Plenty of coach tours take you abroad, and The Three Countries Explorer is one of the easiest ways of seeing The Netherlands, Belgium and Germany in one week.
Enjoy trips to Monschau, Maastricht and the three countries viewpoint, then take a cruise downriver to Liege. Our hotel in this case is the Best Western Walram Hotel in Valkenburg, where passengers are treated to a continental breakfast as well as dinner for three nights. This tour has some of the best scenery available, and is a great opportunity to see a great variety of countryside, with many different areas travelled. The outward and homeward journeys provide another experience, with overnight stays aboard P&O’s North Sea Ferries, again with dinner and breakfast.