Hungarian Grand Prix - Late Availability

Hungarian Grand Prix - Budapest by air with Page & Moy. 4 nights, 5 days from GBP799

With overtaking notoriously difficult at the Hungaroring, an element of extra excitement is added to the qualifying stages of the Hungarian Grand Prix.

A technically challenging race, it is also one of the hottest events of the season. And with the circuit just 15 miles from Budapest, there is plenty of culture and history to take in as well.

Highlights Include
- Experienced Motor Racing Tour Manager
- 4 nights in Budapest
- 7 night Budapest & Lake Balaton option
- 3 or 4 star central hotel

To find out more visit the Page & Moy website or telephone 0845 358 2639

Grandstands
Super Gold tickets give you a numbered, covered seat. All remaining Gold and Silver Grandstands have numbered, uncovered seats. most of the spectator facilities are located behind the Gold Grandstand area.Prices are per person, based on the latest information and may be subject to change.

Upgrade to The Paddock Club
The Formula One Paddock Club is renowned for the highest standards of hospitality. Needless to say, the village occupies a privileged position at the track, from where guests enjoy excellent views. Tickets are available for most circuits for one, two or three days and prices start from £2095 per person. Please call us for further details.

The Paddock Club includes:
- Admission to the circuit
- Race viewing
- Pit Walkabout – 45 minutes per day at pre-arranged times
- Morning coffee, tea and croissants
- Lunch and open bar (wines, beers, soft drinks, tea and coffee)
- Closed circuit TV monitors to follow all the action.

Circuit guide
Get the lowdown on everything you need to know about the Hungaroring’s twists and turns, the moments that have shaped its history, and the main attractions away from the track.

Your Accommodation

HOTEL FIESTA ***
Located in the romantic heart of Budapest, the Hotel Fiesta is a mix of traditional Hungarian friendliness and modern design. Hotel amenities include a restaurant, bar and sauna. All the rooms are comfortable with air-conditioning, satellite TV and a telephone.

HOTEL MERCURE KORONA ****
This modern hotel is located on the Pest side of the city and just minutes away from the main shopping area, bars and restaurants. All bedrooms are soundproofed with airconditioning, TV, telephone and private bathroom. The hotel also has a restaurant, lobby bar, swimming pool and sauna.

Your Itinerary

Depart UK Thursday 23 July
Fly from London Gatwick at 0930h by scheduled flights with Malev to Budapest. On arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel where accommodation has been arranged on bed and breakfast basis. The rest of the day is free to enjoy at your leisure.

Friday 24 and Saturday 25 July
At leisure for sightseeing and shopping in Budapest. A coach transfer to the circuit will be available the day after arrival for those who wish to go to the Hungaroring for practice and qualifying sessions.

Sunday 26 July
After an early breakfast you will leave the hotel by coach for the circuit and a full day of F1 action. You will return to Budapest at the end of the day’s racing.

Monday 27 July
Depart for the airport by coach for the 1630. Malev flight to London.

Dates, Prices & Departure
holiday ref:MEHU4
23/07/2009 - £799

Deposit - £175 per person
Payment is due at the time of booking

Supplements
- Race Tickets
- Insurance

Travel Information
Flights are by scheduled services of Malev
Departing London Gatwick at 0930h
Return departure 1630h

To find out more visit the Page & Moy website or telephone 0845 358 2639

Rail Europe's Guide to Scenic Routes

Rail Europe has teamed up with top travel journalist and rail expert Anthony Lambert to produce its guide to the best scenic rail routes in Europe. Anthony has chosen his ten favourite journeys covering countries including Norway, France, Slovenia and Italy.

With more and more people looking for greener ways to travel, the train offers not only an environmentally sustainable mode of transport, but also one of the most scenic. Sit back and enjoy the ride with some of Europe’s most beautiful countryside passing by and make the journey an enjoyable part of the holiday.

The full Scenic Routes Guide is available at www.raileurope.co.uk/scenicroutes, with details of all the journeys, must see highlights of each destination, journey times and fares.

Oslo to Bergen, Norway
Travel through some of Norway’s most spectacular scenery on this 489km journey. Passing fjords and mountains you’ll understand why the line was used as a location in The Empire Strikes Back.
One way fares start at £93.50 per person

Nîmes to Clermont Ferrand, France
Crossing the wild country of the Cevennes in southern France this line passes through 106 tunnels and over almost 1,300 bridges, including the impressive 41 arch Chamborigaud Viaduct.
One way fares start at £34 per person

Cologne to Frankfurt, Germany
Train lines run along some of the most scenic stretches of the River Rhine between Cologne and Frankfurt. To make the most of the views and to see all of the many castles that line the route, it’s worth travelling both the east and west bank routes.
One way fares start at £45 per person

Glacier Express – Zermatt to St Moritz, Switzerland
One of Europe’s most famous scenic rail routes, the Glacier Express offers panoramic carriages to make the most of the amazing Alpine scenery. At a height of 2033m above sea level, the crossing of the Oberalp Pass is one of the many highlights of this journey.
One way fares start at £92 per person

Geneva, Switzerland to Milan, Italy
Although taking just 4 ½ hours, this international route is full of contrast, passing Lake Geneva, the World Heritage Site of the Lavaux Vineyard Terraces, the Rhone Valley and Lake Maggiore on its way between Switzerland and Italy.
One way fares start at £17.50 per person

Le Petit Train Jaune – Villefranche to Latour de Carol, France
True to its name, this little scenic train really is bright yellow. Crossing the Pyrenees, the open carriages that run in the summer months allow the best views of the mountains, gorges and rolling pasture lands, as well as spectacular viaducts that cross the river valleys.
One way fares start at £17 per person

Jesinice to Sezana, Slovenia
If you’re visiting Slovenia, its worth moving away from the Slovenian capital Ljubljana to follow the route from Jesinice to Sezana, known as the Bohinj Railway. Passing the beautiful Lake Bled and crossing numerous rivers and the wild Kras plateau, this is one of Eastern Europe’s best railway journeys.
One way fares start at £20 per person

Verona, Italy to Innsbruck, Austria
On its way through the foothills of the Dolomites, this international line passes the vineyards of the Trentino, reputed to produce some of Italy’s best wines. Picture postcard Tyrolean villages dot the landscape on the way to the Brenner Pass, one of the main rail routes through the Alps.
One way fares start at £17.50 per person

Marseille, France to Rome, Italy
Much of this journey hugs the coastline, travelling along the French Mediterranean coast and the Italian Ligurian coast. Beautiful views of the Riviera and the colourful villages of the Cinque Terre make this journey a must, but it’s worth taking a few days to make the trip.
One way fares start at £83 per person

Ronda to Algeciras, Spain
The hills and mountains of Andalusia provide the backdrop for this journey, linking Ronda, one of southern Spain’s most popular tourist sites with the port town of Algeciras. Typical whitewashed towns and villages line the route along with fields of wheat, sugar cane and cork trees.
One way fares start at £16.50 per person

German Grand Prix - Late Availability

German Grand Prix - Self Drive holiday with Page & Moy. 4 nights, 5 days from GBP229.

Set in the heart of the Eifel Hills, the Nurburgring is traditionally one of the most difficult races to predict, owing to the fluctuating weather conditions. With a long and chequered history dating back to the 1920s when it was first built, the Nurburgring is reputed to be one of the most unforgiving and dangerous circuits on the Formula 1 calendar.

The backdrop of rolling scenery and rivers – particularly around the historic towns of Koblenz and Boppard – offers beauty and tranquillity to temper even the most exciting of F1 races.

Highlights
- Experienced Motor Racing Tour Manager
- Self-drive packages
- Wide range of hotels

Grandstands
All grandstands have numbered seating but only Gold grandstands are covered. Spectator facilities at the Nurburgring are good and food and drink is plentiful. viewing is excellent – the general admission area is steeply banked and the grandstands are high.

To find out more visit the Page & Moy website or telephone 0845 358 2639

Your Accommodation

Hotel Maas
This hotel in the town of Lutzerath, to the north of Cochem, was first opened by Johann Dominicus Maas in 1856, and is still run by his descendents. Entirely renovated, there is a restaurant serving locally produced food and a spa centre. The guest rooms all have private facilities, TV, telephone and hairdrier. The hotel has free car parking.

Burg Hotel Cochem
Centrally located on Cochem’s riverside promenade, this former manor house has been converted to a modern hotel with a restaurant located in the former wine cellar and terrace offering superb views of the Moselle River. There is also a sauna and swimming pool. The comfortable guest rooms all have private facilities, TV and telephone. There is a lift in the hotel. Parking is available in a nearby multi-storey car park.

Schlosshotel Zell
Located in the pretty riverside town of Zell on the Moselle, just south of Cochem, this historic hotel oozes character and is an ideal base from which to visit the circuit. The hotel has a bar, restaurant and terrace with free off-road parking. Bedrooms are tastefully furnished and feature private facilities, TV and telephone. The town has a range of shops, bars and restaurants and is famous for its ‘Black Cat’ wine.

Hotels Brixiade & Triton, Cochem
With panoramic views of the Moselle River, these excellent hotels have an a la carte restaurant, piano bar, terrace, swimming pool and wellness centre. The comfortable guest rooms all have private facilities, TV, telephone, minibar and safe. Parking is free in the Brixiade’s own underground garage.

Your Itinerary

Depart UK Thursday 9 July
Depart the UK on your chosen date and ferry/tunnel crossing to Calais, where you can drive in your own time to your hotel.

Saturday 11 July
Today is free to spend as you wish. Why not visit the Nurburgring to watch the practice and qualifying sessions.

Sunday 12 July
Race day, you are free to make your own way to the circuit as you wish. A detailed event programme will be sent with your final information.

Monday 13 July
Leave your hotel at leisure and drive back to Calais for your ferry/tunnel crossing back to the UK.

Dates, Prices & Departure
holiday ref:MEDES4
09/07/2009 - £229

Deposit £175 per person
Payment due at the time of booking

Supplements
Race tickets: Race tickets must be paid in full at the time of booking and are non-refundable Insurance

Travel Information
Depart the UK on your chosen date and ferry/tunnel crossing to Calais, where you can drive in your own time to your hotel.

To find out more visit the Page & Moy website or telephone 0845 358 2639

Drawing Experience Short Break

The Art of Drawing Experience Break with Warner Leisure Hotels.

Anybody can learn to draw, it is a process of observation and techniques, and once armed with the necessary knowledge your only limit is your imagination. That's the belief of our expert tutor Murray Ince a local artist from Totland Bay on the Isle of Wight.

On this course Murray will introduce you to various methods of drawing including graphite pencil, charcoal and chalk and pastel. He will show you how to simplify the form, and the methods of making a flat picture look three dimensional. He will pass on lots of tips and tricks of the trade to enable you to be able to draw, whether it is as a finished drawing, or, to enable you to go on and paint the picture. You will learn the differences between drawings, sketches, illustrations and studies and how to render them. He will show you how to approach drawing many subjects, how to create good compositions. He says you will learn to see as an artist and this in turn will open up a whole new world to you.

Our small classes - with never more than 12 mean that everyone gets plenty of individual tuition as well as the benefit of trying something in a great environment with like-minded people.

This two day course - NEW for Norton Grange, is suitable for novices and improvers and includes all materials required. If the weather permits, inspiration can be taken from a local beauty spot as one of the days will include a field trip and packed lunch!

For more information visit the Warner Leisure Hotels Website

Dates & Prices

Monday, July 27, 2009
2 Nights - Now from £146.00pp
4 Nights - Now from £269.00pp
7 Nights - Now from £428.00pp

Monday, August 24, 2009
2 Nights - Now from £137.00pp
4 Nights - Now from £249.00pp
7 Nights - Now from £427.00pp

Monday, October 26, 2009
2 Nights - Now from £92.65pp
4 Nights - Now from £169.00pp
7 Nights - Now from £316.00pp

Monday, November 23, 2009
2 Nights - Now from £100.00pp
4 Nights - Now from £181.00pp

Norton Grange Coastal Resort
Yarmouth, Isle of Wight. PO41 0SD
With it's tropical palms and picturesque fishing, yachting and ferry port of Yarmouth nearby, as well as a ten minute stroll to the beach, a stay at Norton Grange feels almost like being abroad. But you’ll still enjoy home comforts of a three course dinner, comfortable accommodation as well as fantastic leisure facilities and of course, the very best in entertainment every night.

HIGHLIGHTS
• Great Isle of Wight location
• Friendly atmosphere – ideal for groups
• Spectacular coastal walks
• Superb entertainment

ACTIVITIES
• Outdoor bowls green
• Short mat bowls
• Tennis• Pitch n Putt
• Rifle Shooting

RESTAURANT & BARS
• Main Restaurant
• Mariners Bar
• Waterfront Bar
• Coffee shop

HEALTH FACILITIES
• Heated indoor pool and bubble pool
• Sauna
• Fitness studio
• Hydrotherapy massage bed
• Solarium

ISLE OF WIGHT ATTRACTIONS
• Alum Bay and the Needles
• Isle of Wight Pear
• Carisbrooke Castle
• Osborne House

For more information visit the Warner Leisure Hotels Website

Land Rover Experience Holiday

Off road Land Rover Experience holiday with Warner Leisure Hotels at Alvaston Hall Hotel in Cheshire. Enjoy getting muddy on this superb experience break.

Driving holds few greater challenges than off-roading in a 4x4.

Forget the usual rules of driving: you're up to your axels in mud, powering your way up a vertiginous hill! On this adrenaline-packed break you'll have huge fun finding out what real driving is all about!

Friday, July 31, 2009
3 Nights - Now from £228.60pp
5 Nights - Now from £434.10pp
7 Nights - Now from £593.70pp

For more information visit the Warner Leisure Hotels Website

Alvaston Hall Hotel
Middlewich Road, Nantwich, Cheshire. CW5 6PD
This lovingly restored Victorian hall has its very own 9-hole golf course and a 16-bay floodlit 250m driving range. The nearby towns of Chester and Nantwich offer thousands of years of history - and shopping. Once back at Alvaston Hall, you can indulge in a range of beauty therapies and top live nightly entertainment.

HIGHLIGHTS
• Beautiful restored Victorian hall
• 9-hole golf course
• Floodlit 16 bay 250m driving range
• Close to Chester and North Wales
• Cabaret Dinner

ACTIVITIES
• Golf Lessons
• Outdoor Bowls Green
• Air Rifle Shooting
• Archery
• Cycle Hire

RESTAURANT AND BARS
• The Grove Cabaret Restaurant
• Cheshire Barn
• Golf Club House
• Stables and Fountain Coffee Shop

HEALTH FACILITIES
• Heated indoor pool and spa pool
• Sauna and steam room
• Plunge pool
• Solarium
• Fitness studio
• Decléor Health and Beauty Treatments [for a small supplement]

CHESHIRE ATTRACTIONS
• Nantwich
• Stapeley Water Gardens
• Bridgemere Garden World
• Chester

For more information visit the Warner Leisure Hotels Website

Painting Landscapes Art Holiday

Painting Landscapes art holiday with Warner Leisure Hotels.

On this course you will learn about using various media to help you create beautiful landscapes. This course will cover how to paint skies, trees, water, distance, middle distance and foregrounds, as well as how to incorporate other elements. Plus you'll be shown how to create a good composition, mix colours, and apply the paint. You will take home with you a work of art to be proud of, and we're sure a desire to return to learn more.

That's the belief of our expert tutor Murray Ince a local artist from Totland Bay on the Isle of Wight.
Murray will show you how to depict distance, middle distance and foreground, how to paint skies, trees, water and the other elements that make up the classic landscape picture; He will show you how to mix colours and guide you in creating good composition and how to avoid the pitfalls of working from photographs. He will pass on lots of professional tips and tricks of the trade to help you embark on this most enjoyable and creative pastime, he does warn however, that this can become an addictive hobby!

Our small classes - with never more than 12 mean that everyone gets plenty of individual tuition as well as the benefit of trying something in a great environment with like-minded people. This great value course comprises 15 hours of tuition spread over 3 days.

This course - NEW for Norton Grange, is suitable for novices and improvers and includes all materials required. If the weather permits, inspiration can be taken from a local beauty spot as one of the days will include a field trip and packed lunch!

For more information visit the Warner Leisure Hotels Website

Dates & Prices

Monday, August 03, 2009

2 Nights - Now from £149.00pp

4 Nights - Now from £249.00pp

7 Nights - Now from £448.00pp

Monday, September 14, 2009

2 Nights - Now from £138.00pp

4 Nights - Now from £224.00pp

7 Nights - Now from £413.00pp

Monday, October 05, 2009

2 Nights - Now from £103.55pp

4 Nights - Now from £199.00pp

7 Nights - Now from £393.00pp

Monday, November 02, 2009

2 Nights - Now from £83.20pp

4 Nights - Now from £151.00pp

Norton Grange Coastal Resort

Yarmouth, Isle of Wight. PO41 0SD

With it's tropical palms and picturesque fishing, yachting and ferry port of Yarmouth nearby, as well as a ten minute stroll to the beach, a stay at Norton Grange feels almost like being abroad. But you’ll still enjoy home comforts of a three course dinner, comfortable accommodation as well as fantastic leisure facilities and of course, the very best in entertainment every night.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Great Isle of Wight location

• Friendly atmosphere – ideal for groups

• Spectacular coastal walks

• Superb entertainment

ACTIVITIES

• Outdoor bowls green

• Short mat bowls

• Tennis

• Pitch n Putt

• Rifle Shooting

RESTAURANT & BARS

• Main Restaurant

• Mariners Bar

• Waterfront Bar

• Coffee shop

HEALTH FACILITIES

• Heated indoor pool and bubble pool

• Sauna

• Fitness studio

• Hydrotherapy massage bed

• Solarium

ISLE OF WIGHT ATTRACTIONS

• Alum Bay and the Needles

• Isle of Wight Pear

• Carisbrooke Castle

• Osborne House

For more information visit the Warner Leisure Hotels Website

Isles of Scilly Walking Holiday

Isles of Scilly Walking Holiday with Travelsphere - Late Availability.

Unspoilt scenery and superb sunsets make the Isles of Scilly one of the most beautiful locations in the British Isles. The islands enjoy a mild climate along with a tranquil lifestyle, and are a paradise for walkers, with wonderful scenery, glorious wild flowers and beguiling wildlife.

Over a hundred islands and rocky outcrops form the beautiful Isles of Scilly, but only five are inhabited – St. Mary’s, Tresco, St. Martins, St. Agnes and Bryher.

Your base for this holiday is St. Mary’s, an island abound with coastal footpaths, scenic nature trails, quiet country lanes and a selection of white sandy beaches.

Telephone Travelsphere on 0845 358 2368 for details of this holiday

What's Included
- Return flights to St. Mary’s from Newquay or Bristol
- Transfers between airport and hotel
- Five nights’ half board accommodation
- Services of the hotel staff
- Included excursions: St. Mary’s, Tresco, A Tour of the Garrison, St. Martin’s or St. Agnes

Walking Information
This Tour contains walks up to Grade 2 - Moderate

Grade 1 - Easy
These are for anyone of any age. Plenty of rest stops and time to enjoy the local scenery with up to 4 hours walking a day, mostly on good paths but occasionally rough underfoot. Ascent less than 300m per day. Sturdy walking shoes are advisable.

Grade 2 - Moderate
These are moderate, for anyone who is comfortable walking hills. Still plenty of time to rest and enjoy the scenery, however up to 5 hours walking a day on slightly more rugged terrain. Ascent less than 500m per day. Walking boots with ankle support are recommended.

Grade 3 - Strenuous
These are quite strenuous, for the more accomplished hill walker. A larger number of continuous stretches of walking totalling about 5 hours a day, often in mountainous terrain where paths can be steep. Ascent up to 1000m per day. Walking boots with ankle support and trekking poles are recommended.

Itinerary

DAY 1: UK/Isles of Scilly
Depart on your flight to St. Mary’s. Transfer to your hotel for a five night stay.

DAYS 2 to 5: Isles of Scilly
Discover the islands with our included excursions:

St. Mary’s - A full day walking tour to introduce you to Hugh Town, the capital of the Isles of Scilly and of St. Mary’s, the largest of the islands.

Tresco - Boat trip to the island of Tresco, the second largest of the Isles of Scilly. Here you will enjoy a guided walking tour of the famous Abbey Gardens, with its astonishing variety of beautiful sub-tropical plants – a truly unique horticultural experience (approx. 2 hours’ walk).

A Tour of the Garrison - A half day spent looking at the 16th century star castle and a half day at leisure.

St. Martin’s - Boat trip to St. Martin’s, the third largest island, noted for its long sandy beaches, crystal clear waters and stunning coastline. Discover this beautiful island on our walking tour (approx. 2 hours’ walk) through fields of flowers, over wild heathland, along rugged cliffs and tranquil beaches.

OR

St. Agnes - This tiny island is only a mile across and one of the smaller inhabited islands with a community of just 72 people. It is incredibly beautiful, from the curving white sand bar to the great weathered granite cairns, complemented by the tranquil sounds of the birds, wind and waves.

Please note the operation of these boat trips is subject to weather, tidal and seasonal conditions. Two excursions may be taken on the same day if necessary.

DAY 6: Isles of Scilly/UK
Transfer to the airport for your return flight.

Dates, Prices & Departure
holiday ref: GBIS6
30/07/2009 - £839
15/08/2009 - £839
01/10/2009 - £759
12/11/2009 - £699
28/11/2009 - £599
10/04/2010 - £739
14/06/2010 - £839
31/07/2010 - £839
16/08/2010 - £839
02/10/2010 - £719

Deposit £100 per person
All prices are based on two people sharing a twin or double-bedded room with private facilities.

Supplements
- Single room supplement from £100
- Sea view rooms £50 per person per night
- Aiport tax £5 (Newquay only) payable at airport
- Holiday Insurance

Travel Information
Skybus
Departing Newquay 0950 hrs, Return arrival 1100 hrs

Skybus
Departing Bristol 1445 hrs, Return arrival 1345 hrs

Telephone Travelsphere on 0845 358 2368 for details of this holiday

Late Availability - British Grand Prix

The atmosphere at Silverstone for the 2009 British Grand Prix is sure to be electric as competitors and spectators alike celebrate the end of an era.

The spiritual home of British racing has hosted the British Grand Prix every year since 1987, but 2009 sees the end of this fantastic run. Already one of the fastest and potentially unpredictable circuits on the racing calendar, the race this year promises to be a memorable event.

Telephone Page & Moy on 0845 358 2639 for details of any of these holidays

Grandstands
A choice of grandstands offer excellent viewing opportunities including views over the Pits Straight, where you’ll catch all the pit lane action. Choose General Admission and you’re free to wander round the outside of the circuit where many different viewing points are available.

Seats are numbered for Sunday only. All stands are covered, except for Pits Straight A and the Bridge Enclosure.

General admission does not give access to any grandstands on any day.

Packages Available -

British Grand Prix - Silverstone, 3 night
19-06-2009 - 3 days from £149

British Grand Prix - Silverstone - 3 days by coach

20-06-2009 - 3 days from £249

British Grand Prix - Silverstone, 2 nights

20-06-2009 - 3 days from £249

Telephone Page & Moy on 0845 358 2639 for details of any of these holidays