on 'The English Riviera'

JUNE
from Monday 10th until Monday 17th 
8 Day Resort Holiday Tour with 
Direct flight from Belfast City Airport

3***Palace Hotel - Paignton

Enjoy all South Devon has to offer and stay at the Palace Hotel, situated on the Seafront in the delightful town of Paignton which is one of three towns making up the area known as Torbay. Victorian visitors were so struck by the similarities between Torbay and the South of France they named the beautiful palm lined coast The English Riviera. There are twenty two miles of coastline, cliffs, coves and beaches and walks to rival any in the South West of England, with a climate that belongs somewhere much further south.

THE PALACE HOTEL, (www.palacepaignton.com) is a 3*** hotel situated on Paignton Seafront with amazing views from the hotel across Paignton green and seafront with level walking to beach and shops. The hotel was built in the 19th century, originally as a home for Washington Singer, the son of Sir Isaac Singer, inventor of the sewing machine. A warm welcome awaits you at the Palace Hotel. Relax in one of the many lounge areas where you may enjoy morning coffee, lunch, afternoon tea or a traditional Devon cream tea. The hotel has 55 tastefully decorated bedrooms, all comfortably furnished with everything you need for a perfect night’s sleep. Sea-view rooms are available at a supplement. The Genesis Health Suite including swimming pool, sauna, steam room, spa pool, gymnasium, is free to residents and towels are provided – no need to bring your own. There is a lift to all bedrooms, ensuite bathrooms, colour TV, hairdryer, trouser-press and tea and coffee making facilities.

1. ‘Round Robin’ trip – one of the ‘must do’ attractions when in South Devon is the Steam Train from Paignton to Kingswear along the south Devon coast and then the ferry crossing to Dartmouth where you have time to lunch and explore this south Devon Jewel. Ancient narrow streets house boutique shops, art galleries and delicatessens. Afternoon paddle-steamer cruise on the river Dart.

2. Dartmoor National Park coach tour will include interesting scenery through Dartmoor with stops at interesting visits such as Buckfast Abbey, Widecombe-in-the-Moor Haytor Tourist Centre. The tour will include a visit to Plymouth, Britain’s Ocean City, the Barbican and Sutton Harbour. Tour Leader will be happy to arrange other optional tours if requested with sufficient numbers.

3. Torquay and Babbacombe Model Village Torquay, a traditional yet thriving seaside town set on Devon's English Riviera coast. With its iconic palm trees, busy harbour, sandy beach, restaurants, quality shopping - a perfect seaside town! Babbacombe the best model village you have ever seen! Amazing model village, the attention to detail is spectacular. Next you may visit Oddicombe Beach.

Two other optional tours which you should consider are 1) Brixham by boat or bus from Paignton and 2) Cockington Country Folk Park, free admission but you require transport either bus or taxi.

Our 90-minute flight on Monday 10th June departs Belfast City Airport at 10.10am to Exeter followed by 45 min coach transfer to the Palace Hotel in Paignton. Our return flight on Monday 17th June from Exeter at 12.10pm is due to arrive, Belfast City Airport at 1.40pm. (Flight times correct at print date).

Tour Leaders: Harold and Sylvia Stevenson.

TOUR COST:   £1009 per person sharing.
       All single rooms now sold
      £70 seaview per person
TOUR CODE:  PAP/24
INSURANCE: £36 per person
DEPOSIT:      £250 per person

PRICE INCLUDES:
 Direct flights between Belfast City/Exeter Airports.
 Coach transfers between Exeter Airport and hotel.
 7 Nights Half Board in 3***Palace Hotel Paignton.
 Round Robin trip, Steam Train & Paddle Steamer.
 Day excursion through Dartmouth National Park.
 Tour to Torquay and Babbacombe Model Village.
 Services of Tour Leader throughout holiday.

IMPORTANT: Hotel Lift: Yes, Location: Level, Steps: Few, Walking Optional.