Weekends Away

4 DAY BREAK TO HARTLEPOOL

Friday 3rd – Monday 6th September 2010

Friday
Friday morning pick up from Northampton with a comfort stop en route to Derbyshire. Arrive in Matlock Bath mid morning and take the Cable Car ride to the Heights of Abraham. Several hours free time before heading off to Bakewell. Continuing North East into Hartlepool we will arrive at our hotel in early evening. An evening meal in the hotel is included for the first night.

Saturday
Leaving after breakfast we will head off for the day at Beamish, leaving there mid afternoon with a stop in Durham city Centre before returning to the hotel in the early evening for you to spend the evening at your own leisure.

Sunday
Leaving after breakfast we head for West for Goathland nestled in the centre of Heartbeat Country. You will have several hours there before taking the Steam Train to Whitby. You will have free time in Whitby before meeting the coach late afternoon. We will return to the hotel in the early evening for you to spend the night at your own leisure.

Monday
Free time in Hartlepool. Leave Hotel around 1pm for the journey home via Wetherby. Where we will have several hours free time before continuing of journey south to arrive back to Northampton in the early evening.


Price £229.00 per person

• 3 nights Bed & Breakfast at The Grand Hotel in Hartlepool
• Evening meal on the first night
• Executive coach travel throughout with Poynters Coaches
• Services of a Footsteps representative
• Admission to Abraham Heights
• Admission to Beamish
• Journey on the Steam Train from Goathland to Whitby


Supplements
• Single occupancy £37.50






ACCOMODATION
Grand by name and Grand by nature is the perfect description of this landmark property in the heart of Cleveland. The Best Western Grand Hotel has been an important feature of this North East town for decades, and it's imposing facade has dominated the local landscape for generations.

The hotel has received a fresh breath of life through a massive refurbishment. it has now been brought back to it's former glory, retaining it's classic and historical style but with a highly contemporary feel. unwind in the stylish and comfortable Pearl bar with it's elegant style and modern feel that is suitable for all ages. Housed in the basement is the newly constructed Italia restaurant where fine Italian cuisine is served to the highest standard.

The Best Western Grand Hotel, Hartlepool has 50 spacious Bedrooms, with a mix of Deluxe and Standard accommodation. All 50 Bedroom have undergone a massive refurbishment making this hotel the premier hotel in the area. With its Victorian history the Hotel boasts larger than average Standard Bedrooms all with Double/Twin beds. Some of the largest rooms have 2 Double Beds & can be used as a Family Suite.

BLACKPOOL ILLUMINATIONS

17TH & 18TH OCTOBER

2 DAY BREAK TO BLACKPOOL
TO SEE THE FAMOUS ILLUMINATIONS

Blackpool Illuminations sees this seaside city of fun still buzzing with excitement & laughter long after other resorts have gone into winter hibernation. At 10kms long & using over one million bulbs the Blackpool Illuminations are an awesome spectacle and continue to pull in the crowds year after year.

The coach will depart Northampton Sunday morning, giving you a free afternoon in Blackpool. In the evening, after dinner the coach will drive along the strip, for you to see the lights in comfort. We will leave Blackpool Monday afternoon with several comfort stops on both the inward & outward journey.

We will be staying at the 4* Hilton Hotel which is situated on the North Promenade in Blackpool. All rooms have en suite facilities, flat screen TV’s. The hotel host numerous bars, a promenade restaurant, indoor heated pool, health club, live music in the onsite Cocktail Bar & all the facilities you would expect from a Hilton Hotel.

The Price includes return coach transfers from Northampton with Poynters Executive coaches,1 night dinner, bed & breakfast at the 4* Hilton Hotel in Blackpool. Prices based on 2 people sharing a twin or double room

£99.00 per person based on 2 sharing or
£119.00 per person in a single room.

To book we require a non refundable deposit of £25.00 per person
& the balance is due by 31st August 2010.

Why not join us for this once in a lifetime opportunity to Iceland.


ICELAND – REYKJAVIK & NORTHERN LIGHTS

Friday 12th November - Monday 15th November (3 nights - staying at the 4* HIlton Hotel in Reykjavik - £699 B&B Basis)

Join us for this once in a lifetime hoiday to Reykjavik in Iceland.
Enjoy a mysterious and adventurous winter holiday in Reykjavík. The winter in Iceland is great for exploring the dancing Northern Lights, the natural wonders surrounding the city in their gracious winter coats, and for soaking in the hot waters of the Blue Lagoon under the crisp sky.

At a glance - Highlights Include
* 4 day package to Reykjavik on a B&B basis
* Superior Accommodation at the 4* Hotel Hilton Nordica Reykjavik with full english breakfast.
* Transportation & admission throughout
* Return flights with Iceland Express
* Footsteps Tour Manager
*Northern Lights excursion
* Greater Area Reykjavík Sightseeing Tour Reykjavík
* Golden Circle Guided Bus Tour
* Entrance to the Blue Lagoon
* Whale Watching (Optional extra approx £45)
* Taxes and service fee

What’s Excluded
* Additional Meals and drinks
* Personal travel insurance
* Tips

The cost is £699 per person



**This is a rough itinerery for information purposes only**


Friday
Coach transfers to Gatwick for the 10.50am Iceland Express to arrive 1.50pm - Trip to the Blue Lagoon spa for the afternoon en route to Hotel
Free evening

Saturday
Breakfast in the hotel
Greater Reykjavik tour at 9.00am - 11.30am
Free afternoon
(Optional extra - Whale Watching - As not sure at this stage if it runs in November yet - £40 - £50 additional cost)
Visit to see the Northern Lights - 8.00pm - Midnight

Sunday
Breakfast in the hotel
Full day Golden City Tour - 8.30am - 5.00pm

Monday
Breakfast in the hotel
Free time (or may do blue lagoon on way back to airport rather than when we arrive - depends on timings/chacking in etc...)
Transfer to Airport
Flight 3.30pm - arrives at Stansted (Yes not Gatwick) at 6.25pm
Coach transfer home

4star Hilton Hotel on the outskirts of the city centre (as I was told it was very noisy in the centre at the weekends with night clubbers)
Great facilities as you would expect from a 4* Hilton, including bars, restaurant, full fitness centre/health club, spa, sauna etc...
Shuttle bus into the city centre, but our tours will come to the Hotel to collect us.

I look forward to hearing from you asap so we can get this very good offer booked up!!


Rooms
1 Person = Single room
2 Sharing = One twin/double room
3 Sharing = Triple room


Duration: 4 days / 3 nights

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

Single Supplement - £100.00

The deposit is £250 per person and the balance is due 15 weeks prior to departure.

To book please complete the attached booking form and return to us with your deposit.
If you would like to pay by credit/debit card, there is a 2.5% surcharge.

Join us in the magical celebrations

26th – 29th March ////OR///// 19th - 22nd MARCH 2011

Only £795.00 For family of 4*

(DATE TO BE CONFIRMED APRIL 2010)

•4 Days / 3 Nights at the 3* Sequoia Lodge Disney Hotel overlooking Lake Disney
(only 10 minutes walk to the park entrance)
•2 day Hopper pass to Disneyland Park and Walt Disney Studios with Fastpass
*Character Breakfast on one morning of your stay
•Free transportation from the Hotel to and from the parks
•Full Disney Breakfast included for each night’s stay a Disney
•3* Disney star hotel with indoor pool
•Meet n Greet with the Disney characters
•5 minutes walk from Disney Village (restaurants, shops & evening entertainment)

•Poynters Executive coach service from Northampton to the Disneyland Resort with ferry crossing from Dover to Calais
•Footsteps Tours Guide
•Footsteps Information pack on how to make the most out of your Disneyland visit
•Optional afternoon Tea Party with the Disney Characters**
•Stop in Calais on return journey for any Duty Free shopping
* Packed Lunch provided on the Sunday on the Coach.

£340.00 per adult
£60.00 per child (up to & inc 11 years of age)

Only £25.00 Deposit required (per person) at time of booking.
Balance due 12 weeks before departure.

should you like any further information or would like to book, please do not hesitate to contact us.

*Terms and conditions apply, one discounted child for each adult sharing a room.
** Cost £15 per person for the Character Tea Party


TRANSPORTATION
We will be travelling to Disneyland Paris resort by executive coach with toilet, tv, tea & coffee facilities. We will have films, quizzes etc on the coach to entertain the children. There will be several pick up points in Northampton (and MK Coachway in Milton Keynes if required) before heading to Dover to catch the ferry to Calais. We are due to arrive in the Resort in the early evening, so you will be ready to hit the parks first thing Monday Morning. You will be able to enter the Disney Village & explore the Hotels on Sunday evening.
2 full days Monday & Tuesday to hit the parks (weekdays are alot quiter than the weekends)

Wednesday morning free time to maybe go for a swim in the hotel pool or visit Valle De Europe or the Disney Village before heading home, to be back in Northampton Wednesday evening.

Families and groups will be seated together on the coach.


3 *HOTEL SEQUOIA LODGE
The Sequoia Lodge is set on Lake Disney in between New York New York and Newport Bay. The Hotel itself is themed on the great American Outdoors, but with all your home comforts. The forest lodges have been exquisitely recreated for nature lovers surrounding you with treetops and lakeside views.

The rooms are split between 5 hunting lodges which are comfortable and cosy, with natural wooden furniture & are equipped with either one queen double bed or two standard double beds, a bathroom, telephone, TV & air conditioning.

What makes this hotel so special......?

•“Redwood Bar and lounge” with real log fires and reloaxed atmosphere
•Two great restaurants onsite – Hunters Grill and Beaver Creek Tavern
•Indoor pool, whirlpool bath, sauna, steam bath, solarium, massage & gym
•Indoor & outdoor play area, Indoor evening entertainment of children
•Charge all items thoughout Disney to your room, save having to carry cash.
•All purchases can be left in the shop and then you collect them from the Hotel in the evening, saves carrying them round all day.
•Being in the heart of the magic……
……….and all that Disneyland has to offer


DISNEY PASSES
We believe you want to make the most of your stay at Disneyland so our price includes 2 full days entrance into the park. Therefore, you will be already at Disney ready to to go straight into the park after breakfast on day 2. The passes are hopper passes which mean you can go from one park to another whenever you choose over the 2 days. If you require a pass for day 1 or 4 then this can be arranged at a supplement.


**Share A Tea Party with Disney Characters. Only £15.00 per person.
Enjoy a delicious buffet Tea Party with Disney Characters at the Lucky Nugget Saloon in Disneyland Park.
Tasty pastries, scrumptious cookies, muffins, brownies, sweets & a hot and a cold drink.
and more. You'd be madder than the Mad Hatter to miss it.


Val D’Europe Outlet Shopping Village. Situated 5 minutes away from Disney, by train, is a unique outlet shopping centre, where prestigious brands offer reduced prices throughout the year. There is also a large hypermarket, great for duty free items.

CHILD PRICE IS FOR CHILDREN AGED 3 - 11 YEARS OF AGE