Experience the classic rail journeys of scenic Scotland.
Join us on an exploration of the most stunning scenery in Scotland. Journey along the West Highland Line to Mallaig, take the nostalgic ride aboard the Strathspey Steam Railway and then experience the Kyle Line as you travel between Inverness and Kyle of Lochalsh. At every turn you will be met by pretty valleys, quaint towns, sparkling lochs and old architecture - this really will be an unforgettable journey.
Included excursions
- Strathspey Steam Railway
- Cairngorm Funicular Railway
- Journey on the West Highland Line on board the Jacobite steam train
- A journey on the Kyle Line
- Culloden Battlefield
- Eilean Donan Castle
Also included
- The services of an experienced Tour Guide
- Four nights’ half board
Itinerary
Day 1 : Inverness
Make your own way to the lovely city of Inverness for the start of your four-night Scottish break.
Day 2 : Mallaig & Glenfinnan
Today we board the famous Jacobite Steam Train for a stunning two-hour journey through some of Scotland’s most wild and spectacular scenery. The train takes us to the fishing port of Mallaig, where there will be time for lunch before continuing our journey by coach to Glenfinnan. We see the monumental tower that was built to commemorate Bonnie Prince Charlie. The tower is not the only famous sight at Glenfinnan; the picturesque viaduct will be instantly recognisable to fans of the Harry Potter films as part of the route that the Hogwarts Express takes to the school.
Day 3 : Kyle of Lochalsh
This morning enjoy a real highlight of your holiday, as we take one of the most scenic rail journeys in the world from Inverness to Kyle of Lochalsh on the west coast. Once in Kyle of Lochalsh you will board your coach for the journey to Scotland’s most romantic castle, Eilean Donan, situated at the mouth of Loch Long with views across to the Isle of Skye and the dramatic Five Sisters of Kintail. Here you can enjoy lunch and take a tour of the castle (not included) before heading back to Inverness via Loch Ness.
Day 4 : Strathspey Steam Railway & Cairngorm Funicular Railway
After a scenic drive this morning we reach the famous Cairngorm Funicular Railway, which became the UK’s highest mountain railway on its opening in 2001. It winds its way to the top of the Cairngorm Mountain, a journey of just eight minutes. We continue on to Aviemore for a nostalgic trip on the Strathspey Steam Railway through the striking Boat of Garten to Broomhill, the village that was used as Glenbogle in the popular BBC drama Monarch of the Glen. This 1½-hour journey takes you back in time to the golden age of steam, so why not relax with a drink as you admire the views from your window. In the afternoon we pay a visit to the Culloden Battlefield where Bonnie Prince Charlie’s Jacobite rising was crushed by the Duke of Cumberland’s government army in April 1746.
Day 5 : Inverness
After breakfast, make your own way home.
Departures - May to October
Price - From £489
Find out More: Telephone Page & Moy on 0845 358 2639
The most highly anticipated event of the British racing calendar. What better way to spend a summer weekend than in the heart of the English countryside with 120,000 Formula 1 fans for company.
Also included
- Bed and breakfast
Accommodation
Express by Holiday Inn Warwick (2-star) - Situated in the heart of Shakespeare country the hotel features air conditioning, bar and coffee lounge, and is 45 minutes from Silverstone circuit. (Board: bed & breakfast)
Novotel Milton Keynes (3-star) - Just 5 minutes from the town centre and 25 minutes from Silverstone this hotel is perfectly placed for the race weekend. The rooms come complete with wireless internet and satellite TV and the hotel features a restaurant, bar, indoor heated pool and fitness centre. (Board: bed & breakfast)
Itinerary
Day 1 : Thursday 7th July
Make your own way to your chosen hotel in Warwick or Milton Keynes, where you can take our included return circuit transfers available from the day after you arrive.
Day 2 : Friday 8th July
The weekend’s racing begins today with a morning circuit departure to see (and hear) the F1 practice and supporting events. Discuss the day’s events en route back to your hotel. Your experienced Tour Guide can give advice on where to eat this evening.
Day 3 : Saturday 9th July
The pressure builds as the drivers compete to secure their fastest lap and pole position. Choose to take a morning circuit transfer with early evening return or alternatively take an optional sightseeing trip to Shakespeare’s hometown – Stratford-upon-Avon, or perhaps try the excellent shopping in Milton Keynes.
Day 4 : Sunday 10th July
It’s time to experience the atmosphere of race day at the British Grand Prix. En route, your Tour Guide will update you on the highlights of the weekend’s events so far before the engines scream and the chequered flag falls. After the climax of the race weekend it’s back to your hotel for a relaxing evening. Those on our 2-night break leave for home this evening.
Day 5 : Monday 11th July
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before making your way home.
Departures
British Grand Prix: 4 nights - 5 days from £329
7th July 2011 - £329
Supplements
- Holiday Insurance
- Single room supplement £240
Find out More: Telephone Page & Moy on 0845 358 2639
This legendary race tests the endurance of both the drivers and their cars. There are excellent viewing opportunities ensuring that you do not miss any of the action during your Le Mans experience.
All grandstand tickets give you full access to the extensive General Admission area, while the Circuit Village has a wide choice of exhibitions, shops and merchandise stands if you can bear to tear yourself away from the action on the track. With the thriving town of Le Mans just a short shuttle bus ride away, you can be sure of a trip to remember.
Also included
- For those staying in hotels, we include transfers on Saturday and Sunday by coach. Alternatively, make your own way by car for complete flexibility.
- Circuit Transfers (excluding camping)
- Ferry crossings
Accommodation
Beausejour campsite - Stay in the heart of the racing action and enjoy the flexibility of self-catering at the Le Mans campsite, which is within walking distance of the circuit.
Hotel Marmottes, Alencon (1-star) - Alencon is about 30 miles north of Le Mans, towards Rouen. The hotel is small and modern and is located on the outskirts of the town centre. There is ample free parking, a restaurant and a lounge area where you can enjoy a drink. All bedrooms have direct-dial telephone, TV and a private bathroom with shower. Accommodation is offered on a bed and continental breakfast basis.
Inter Hotel Sully, Nogent-le-Retrou (3-star) - Set in a picturesque town 40 miles north east of Le Mans, this hotel has a sun terrace, bar and private parking. All guest rooms have a private bathroom, TV and telephone, and accommodation is on a bed and continental breakfast basis.
Itinerary
Day 1 - 3 : UK/Le Mans
Leave the UK on your chosen date of departure and take your ferry or tunnel crossing to Calais, then drive to Le Mans and your hotel or campsite.
Le Mans stands at the confluence of the rivers Huisne and Sarthe, and is dominated by its majestic cathedral. Admire the historic architecture of the mediaeval old town as you stroll along narrow alleyways and soak up the atmosphere in the bars, restaurants and shops, which open from early morning until late at night during the weekend of this gruelling race. Those arriving on Friday may wish to watch the drivers’ parade in Le Mans during the afternoon.
Day 4 - 5 : Race Days
These are the race days where you can immerse yourself in a whole 24 hours of challenging racing in this, one of the world’s most legendary motor racing events. Le Mans is the world’s oldest sports car race, first held in 1923. The race is held on the Circuit de la Sarthe, which consists of both permanent track and public roads that are temporarily closed for the event. So, as the excitement builds, take your place to watch the drivers battle it out in front of your eyes.
Day 6 : Le Mans/UK
Leave Le Mans at your leisure and drive back to Calais for your return ferry/tunnel crossing back to the UK.
Departures
8th June 2011 - £114
Find out More: Telephone Page & Moy on 0845 358 2639
Ski around the world with Neilson. Neilson offer an amazing range of ski holidays in the Alps, Scandanavia and the Americas. Whether you're a complete beginner or an expert they can get you to the very best ski slopes at extremely competitive prices.
With flights from all the main UK airports and a choice of catering or self-catering packages you're sure to find a great deal.
Take a look at some of the countries Neilson can take you to for your wintersports holiday:
Andorra - Andorra has a reputation for outstanding ski schools, the latest lift systems and varied ski areas at a reasonable price, a recipe for great skiing holidays - partucularly for beginners.
Austria - Austria is home to picturesque villages, traditional family-run hotels and welcoming hospitality making it a great destination for package skiing holidays.
Bulgaria - Skiing and snowboarding holidays in Bulgaria are ideal for beginners and families thanks to it’s award winning ski schools, excellent service and great value skiing.
Canada - Canada undoubtedly offers some of the best snowboarding and skiing holidays in the world, with its fantastic snow record and impressive mountain ranges.
France - France has ski holidays to suit everyone, from beginners and families to the seasoned pro, massive ski areas to small traditional villages, France has it all!
Italy - The Winter Olympics boosted Italy’s popularity for skiing holidays thanks to huge investment in the host resorts, making them more attractive than ever.
Norway - Skiing holidays in Norway offer traditional, snow sure, family-friendly resorts for a completely unique winter experience.
Sweden - Apart from fantastic ski package holidays, Sweden offers an all-round winter experience with a huge array of non-ski activities.
Switzerland - Swiss Travel Service offer a full range of travel options for your ski holiday to Switzerland and the flexibility to tailor your holiday to meet your needs.
USA - A skiing or snowboarding holiday in America has all the ingredients for a great stay.
Take advantage of the finest ski domains in France on a Club Med all-inclusive wintersports holiday. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned skier, with Club Med you can enjoy an all-inclusive holiday in real style.
With Club Med all-inclusive expect stunning locations, superb accommodation, gourmet food, endless bar drinks and snacks, fantastic children's clubs and a multitude of sports and activities.
Club Med currently have the following special offers available on ski and snowboard holidays in France
Peisey-Vallandry
7 days inc. flights & transfers (depart 12/12)
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Val d'Isère
7 days inc. flights & transfers (depart 30/01)
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Avoriaz
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La Plagne 2100
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Chamonix Mont - Blanc
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Arcs Extrême
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Les Ménuires
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Aime la Plagne
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To find out more about all these Club Med special offers visit the Club Med Website
Austrian Ski Holidays from Neilson
Austria is home to picturesque villages, traditional family-run hotels and welcoming hospitality making it a great destination for package skiing holidays.
The stunning Alps mountain range covers most of Austria so it is hardly surprising that so many people opt for a skiing holiday in Austria. It is one of the worlds top ski destinations offering great terrain for all abilities, charming ski villages, warm, welcoming hospitality, breathtaking scenery and hearty and delicious cuisine.
Resorts
For a complete variety of skiing holidays, Austria has it all. Lively resorts such as St Anton, Solden and Saalbach-Hinterglemm are famed for their spirited après ski which starts in slopeside mountain bars early afternoon.
Quieter, family-orientated resorts such as Katschberg, Niederau, Oberau, Rauris and Galtur, are fantastic family ski destinations for unforgettable experiences.
Neilson features a selection of high altitude and glacier resorts in Austria. The Austrian glacier resorts of Kaprun, Mayrhofen and Solden virtually guarantee great snow conditions, plus many more resorts offer high altitude skiing such as Obergurgl, Hochgurgl, St Anton and St Christoph.
Ski Holidays in Austria - Highlights
• Choose from over a dozen original Austrian mountain village locations
• Authentic Austrian Apres-Ski in the lively and traditional Tirolean fashion
• The delicious mountain cooking and celebrated Konditorei cakes
• Many family-run and friendly accommodation options to suit families with young children
• Private limousine transfers direct to your accommodation
• Excellent skiing tuition from beginner to expert
• Skiing for beginners - Look out for the Neilson Learn to Turn for adult beginners
• Facilities for children - Look out for the our best familiy resorts
Find out more - Visit the Neilson Website
Ski Holidays in Andorra from Neilson
Andorra has a reputation for outstanding ski schools, the latest lift systems and varied ski areas at a reasonable price, a recipe for great skiing holidays, particularly for beginners and families.
Andorra used to be thought of as the cheap and cheerful option with mainly budget accommodation options and great value apres ski. Thanks to huge investment over the past few years, the snowboarding and ski resorts in Andorra have changed significantly and they offer a whole lot more.
Neilson offers five great resorts in Andorra, namely Arinsal in the Vallnord ski area, and Soldeu, El Tarter & Pas de la Casa, part of the Grandvalira ski area. Each ski area boasts a wide range of confidence boosting beginner and intermediate level runs and some off-piste opportunities for more advanced skiers in some areas.
WINTER 2010/11 - SPECIAL OFFERS
- Pre-book 1 adult lift pass and receive free child lift passes for 6-11yrs - valid all season, all areas.
- Pre-book adult ski or board school and enrol your child in non-ski kindergarten for the duration of your lessons for €35 (Soldeu & El Tarter only). Childcare must be booked & paid for locally - valid all season
Ski Holidays in Andorra - Highlights
• World class instructor-led skiing tuition from beginner to expert make Andorra a Neilson recommended destination for learning how to ski & snowboard and improving techniques
• Skiing for beginners - Look out for our recommended Neilson 'Learn to Turn' resorts for beginner skiers and snowboarders - Arinsal, Soldeu & Pas de la Casa
• A choice of accommodation to suit all budgets
• Accommodation and resort facilities are varied to cater for families and groups
• Exciting investments in new ski areas and lift systems
• BRAND NEW W10/11 properties in Arinsal, Soldeu & El Tarter
• Great accommodation and resort facilities for families with children - Arinsal
• Great après ski
• Good value tax-free shopping
• Huge spa centre in Andorra La Vella
• Linked skiing ranges covering 192km of pistes
Find out more - Visit the Neilson Website
Here's a truely unique once in a lifetime holiday experience... reindeer and husky sledding in northern Norway. Available between February and April 2011.
Nothing quite compares to the experience of travelling on a sled pulled by a reindeer or a team of huskies through magical snow-covered scenery. Northern Norway, and in particular the city of tromso, has some of the most dramatic scenery and wildlife in the world, all of which are waiting to be explored on this magical holiday.
Surrounded by beautiful, clear blue fjords and majestic mountains, the lively city of tromsø is known as the ‘gateway to the Arctic’. It’s the perfect base for your explorations of the region, surrounded by beautiful fjords and stunning wilderness.
This is the perfect winter wonderland holiday, with the added advantage that your tour guide will introduce you to the sami culture and way of life. Overnight Tromsø.
Delve into the culture of the Sami people on a full day at Camp Tamok. have a go at reindeer sledding, an integral part of sami culture, as you’ll be master of your own reindeer sled for a fantastic drive in pairs through the beautiful surroundings of the park. then take the opportunity have a go at throwing a lasso – an essential skill for sami reindeer herders.
As the sun starts to set over tromsø, you will drive out of the city to the Tromsø Wilderness Camp where you will put on a cold weather suit and boots (provided by the camp), ready for your husky sledding adventure. Nothing else in the world can compare to the feeling of being sat in a sledge covered with reindeer skins to keep warm, hearing nothing but the sound of the huskies running and the sledge carving across the snow-covered ground.
For more information telephone Page & Moy on 0845 358 2639
The Flowers of Holland and Springtime Belgium - 4 days with Leger Holidays.
A spring-time extravaganza to see the delights of Holland and Belgium in April.
Day 1 Local departure by coach then onwards to Antwerp or Mechelen for a three-night stay.
Day 2 Antwerp and Brussels (optional). Widely known for its diamonds, Antwerp has so much more with its charming narrow streets, large squares and café culture. We visit a diamond workshop and museum before heading for Brussels, seeing the Grand Place and the cheeky Manekin Pis Statue. For a fascinating insight into Brussels, our optional orientation tour will show you the best sights. B
Day 3 Keukenhof Park (included). Full day visit to Keukenhof Park to see the impressive blooms. Famed for its breathtaking horticultural displays every year, Keukenhof blooms form a sea of springtime flowers, The exuberant colours of spring, blend beautifully in a landscape of established trees, flowering shrubs, a huge variety of perennials, water gardens, fountains and a large lake. B
Day 4 To Calais and then home. B
Included Meals: B=Breakfast
Tour Includes
- Free local joining points
- Travel by Executive coach
- 3 nights' accommodation with continental breakfast
- 1 included excursion
- Keukenhof Park
Date - April 2011. From £199
For more information telephone Leger Holidays on 0844 686 2467
Costa Rica is a little bit of paradise in Central America. With stunning beaches, lush rainforests and majestic volcanoes this tiny country will leave you breathless. The Adventure Company can help you see the very best of what Costa Rica can offer...
Tropical Adventure - 9 days
Go deep into the rainforest and cloud forest, witness the power of the earth at Arenal Volcano and be dazzled by beautiful Pacific. Sweeping beaches on the Pacific coast, Arenal Volcano, Monteverde Skywalk through the forest, Rincon de la Vieja or Central Valley.
Book before 30 Oct get £50 off - From £1,579 per person, Flight inclusive
Costa Rican Adventure - 16 days
Discover amazing wildlife, rainforest, volcanoes and tropical beaches. Rainforest & volcanoes, National parks & rafting, Rich & prolific bird life.
Book before 30 Oct get £50 off - From £2,089 per person, Flight inclusive
Plus take a look at this brand new trip:
Plantation to Pacific - 11 days
Volcanoes, rainforest, superb beaches, waterfalls and fast flowing rivers – Costa Rica is a dream come true for nature lovers. Pacific coast, Manuel Antonio, Volcanoes & Jungle, Plantation stay.
From £2,329 per person, Flight inclusive
Find out more - Telephone the Adventure Company on 0845 609 0837
