Short Breaks
Discovering Normandy & The Channel Islands
Friday August 23, 2024Visit destinations chosen for their scenic landscapes, island life and local produce. The benefits of the Isles of Scillys’ sub-tropical microclimate can be enjoyed as you wander at Tresco Abbey Gardens, while a visit to Honfleur is perfect for sampling local camembert and calvados. The Channel Islands were the only part of the British Isles… [Read More]
The Dordogne
Sunday September 29, 2024Given the Dordogne’s lush, fertile countryside and benign climate, it’s no wonder that prehistoric man chose it as a place to live. Today visitors are also attracted by the region’s natural attractions, plus its ancient towns, stunning scenery, wonderful cuisine and glorious sunshine, and with average temperatures in the low 20cs in early October, our… [Read More]
Warners @ Nidd Hall
Monday November 18, 2024Monday 18th – Friday 22nd November 2024 Following our popular Warners short breaks to Cricket St Thomas in 2022, and Littlecote House in 2023, 2024 sees us visiting Nidd Hall. Famous for their nightly entertainment, daily leisure activities and with a great reputation for food and customer service, Warners has been entertaining its guests for… [Read More]
Bonn Christmas Market
Friday November 29, 2024Also visiting the Christmas Markets in Koblenz & Bruges The German Christmas Markets are marvellously atmospheric and a wonderful source of original gift ideas. They also offer a wide range of tasty snacking and refreshment opportunities. The Christmas Market in the former West German capital is no exception and, handily, sits amidst a wide range… [Read More]
Antwerp Christmas Market
Friday December 6, 2024Friday 6th – Sunday 8th December 2024 Also Visiting Bruges Christmas Market Antwerp is Belgium’s second city and its colourful Christmas Market is held in the picturesque old town centred on the Grote Markt (main square) and spreading over to fill the surrounding maze of mediaeval streets. But, aside from its Christmas Market, Antwerp offers a marvellous array of shopping opportunities and a fantastic range of… [Read More]
Scenic Isles of Scotland
Wednesday May 7, 2025We have designed this itinerary to take you on an exploration of some of the most hard-to-reach areas of Scotland, with chances to encounter remarkable wildlife and dramatic landforms. Many Scenic Discoveries await, including picturesque Loch Hourn – reached via a diversion, the basalt columns of Fingal’s Cave and the bonnet-shaped Bac Mòr. Sailing past… [Read More]