Visit Christchurch

Visit Christchurch

Christchurch’s unique location at the confluence of the rivers Stour and Avon and on the shores of its own spectacular natural harbour makes it the perfect destination to relax and unwind in, to enjoy the peace and tranquillity of the beautiful coast and countryside and to discover the historic treasures within this ancient borough.

With fascinating heritage, interesting shopping and markets, numerous attractions and a wealth of waterbased activities, there is bound to be something to interest you whatever the time of year.

The borough of Christchurch extends from Hurn in the west to Highcliffe in the east and includes: an award winning floral village with a good range of accommodation, shops, pubs and restaurants, unspoilt beaches and the magnificent Highcliffe Castle.

Driveline Golf

Driveline Golf offer a selection of charming overseas golf holidays, each selected to appeal according to your level of ability, be it scratch golfer or beginner.

Apart from the fact that they are a specialist golf tour operator their secret is to give you all the options for booking your golf holiday or golfing short break.

This means you get a golf holiday bargain. And they know there is a big difference between cheap golf holidays which are often sub-standard and a discount golf holiday – a genuine bargain that would normally cost significantly more.

Importantly, unlike many other golf tour operators, they do not ask you to pay anything until your holiday hotel and green fees are booked and you are happy with all the arrangements. So there is no risk for you.

Some of the hotels’ golf courses that make up the collection of golf holidays will probably be recognised as household names; others are not so well known and hitherto have remained a secret to all but a lucky few.

Rest assured they have seen all those that have been included and if they were not up to scratch, they would not be on offer.

Furthermore they continue to look for new, emerging golf holidays destinations to ensure you have the best choice available at the best price.

Award Winning…

Driveline Golf have been awarded ‘Best Golf Tour Operator’ by Eurotunnel and have been chosen by the Daily Telegraph to supply golf holidays to members of their National Golf Network.

Safe and Secure…

Driveline Golf is a fully bonded license holder of the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), Air Travel Organisers License 6229. In addition they are also members of the International Association of Golf Tour Operators (IAGTO) and Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA) W7176. In short, when you book with Driveline Golf, your money is safe.

Lagrange – France

Lagrange, the self-catering specialists to France, are pleased to present their brochure for summer 2012 – France Lagrange 2012.

France Lagrange 2012 features properties across the French coasts, countryside and mountains. Whether you are looking for an apartment on the Cote d’Azur, a holiday home in the Loire Valley, or a villa with private pool in Provence, you can be sure that France Lagrange 2012 will have something for you.

All of the properties featured in the brochure can be booked as accommodation only, leaving you free to arrange your own transport. Lagrange can also arrange self-drive (with ferry or Eurotunnel crossing) and rail packages, helping to make organising your holiday just that bit easier.

New for this year:

  • Bigger brochure with a wider selection of apartments near the beach
  • City apartments in Montpellier
  • New Prestige apartments in Benodet, Brittany – only 150m from the beach
  • New high-standard apartments in St Palais – with outdoor heated swimming pool

Book early and make the most of some fantastic money-saving deals – up to 20% off in some cases and many including school holiday dates!

They have an even bigger range of accommodation that is available via their website.

Serenity Holidays – Great Escapes

At Serenity Holidays – Great Escapes they have been arranging short breaks for over 30 years and remain successful thanks to the personal service they offer, the knowledge of our experienced staff and the excellent value of their short breaks. Great Escapes is also fully bonded by AITO and ABTA so your money is always safe.

Added Extras:

  • FREE nights* in most featured destinations
  • Champagne included with bookings to Reims
  • Wine provided with featured hotels in the Wine Regions
  • A box of Belgian chocolates with all Bruges package bookings
  • A visit to the breathtaking 56th floor of the Montparnasse Tower with all Paris package bookings
  • FREE guide books for most of our destinations

*Breaks with free nights have to be completed within the date bands specified at selected hotels. Some have compulsory breakfast and/or dinner where indicated.

Serenity Holidays – Weddings

Serenity Weddings, Honeymoons and Special Occassions

In The Gambia you could take your vows overlooking the Atlantic Ocean at the luxurious Coco Ocean Resort & Spa, hire the boutique Ngala Lodge exclusively for your wedding party, or honeymoon in a unique tree house in a baobab tree in neighbouring Senegal. They also work with ‘Cape Verde Weddings’ who specialise in weddings on the sunshine islands. In summer, the Mediterranean islands of Corsica and Sardinia offer a wide range of hotels and self-catering properties in stunning locations, ideal for honeymoons.

Their UK wedding co-ordinators have visited many of the hotels and know them well; they will be happy to assist and to discuss your requirements, make suggestions and plan and arrange your ideal wedding or honeymoon, taking the stress out of your hands. Booking with Serenity Holidays means this special occasion will be tailored to suit your own personal requirements. Whether you are travelling just as a couple, with a large group, want to marry and stay in one hotel or travel to various locations, they can help.

Special Occasions
Are you looking to book a special holiday for yourself or a loved one to celebrate a birthday, anniversary or other special occasion? Whatever the celebration, they have selected the best hotels in the best locations to make the event truly special. You will find brief details of what they believe to be the most luxurious and unique properties to ensure your celebration is memorable and will be happy to discuss your ideas to ensure your holiday is a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

World Expedtions – Asia

World Expeditions are trekking and adventure travel holiday specialists. They ran their first trekking holiday in Nepal in 1975. Since then they’ve pioneered sustainable small group trekking and adventure travel holidays to every continent on earth.

Their Asia portfolio includes a whole host of fascinating itineraries to Asia’s most remote and spectacular places. Journey by train on the Trans-Siberian through Russia, or by bike through Vietnam – follow the Silk Road from China to Uzbekistan, and take in the exotic Nadaam Festival in Mongolia. Explore the mighty Mekong River, see the UNESCO World Heritage site of Luang Prabang, and the Pac Ou Caves in Laos. Experience Angkor Wat, The Killing Fields, and the palaces of Phnom Penh in Vietnam. Or, make a difference when you travel by joining one of their Community Projects to the Free The Bears Sanctuaries.

Whether you’re looking for a cycling, walking or trekking adventure – or quite simply relaxing beautiful scenery, bustling markets, a mesmerising monastery, a glorious lakeside camp, and deliciously exotic cuisine, Asia has all the ingredients to for your perfect adventure get-away.

Seafarer Cruises

Seafarer are very pleased to introduce their 2012/13 Cruise Brochure offering their guests a wonderful array of cruises, filled with history, culture, stunning landscapes and great memories. Variety Cruises is the leading Mediterranean mega yacht cruise operator offering innovative cruises, combining cosmopolitan and undiscovered ports of call, often beyond the reach of large cruise vessels, plus their unique informal and friendly style of cruising.

They offer a wide choice of Destinations in the Greek isles, Turkey Croatia, France & Italy as well as exotic destinations such as the Seychelles, Cuba and the Rivers of West Africa. Whatever your choice of destination, you will love their relaxed and private yacht-like atmosphere and their friendly and professional staff.

2012 marks a new era for Variety Cruises, with the introduction of their new 36 cabin Variety Voyager. Their first 5 star deluxe vessel. Today, Variety’s fully owned fleet of 11 mega yachts provides its clients and partners with more choice than any other company worldwide. Seafarer have been UK GSA for variety Cruises since the brand was introduced in 2005.

World Expeditions – Himalaya

World Expeditions are trekking and adventure travel holiday specialists. They ran their first trekking holiday in Nepal in 1975. Since then they’ve pioneered sustainable small group trekking and adventure travel holidays to every continent on earth.

Experience the wonders of exploring the unequalled Himalaya mountains – a remarkable place, whose people and culture are captured through their 30 years’ experience creating journeys and adventures in Bhutan, Tibet, Nepal, Sikkim, India, Sri Lanka and the Maldives. Touring and trekking experiences here are pure magic ranging from remote pristine wilderness to unique cultures and festivals.

Journey through Tibet or from Manali to Leh in northern India, or take the high road to Lhasa. Trekking aficionados will find classic favourites such as Everest Base Camp, the Annapurnas, the Great Himalaya Trail and a few more unusual treks like Pakistan’s Hunza Valley. And, for those looking to make a difference there are wonderful opportunities to couple an amazing adventure with one of their environmental or humanitarian projects.

Inghams Lakes and Mountains Preview

Welcome to the Inghams Lakes and Mountains special Preview Edition brochure, giving you the chance to take advantage of the lowest prices and the biggest Early Booking discounts for Summer 2013 – with all European holiday prices frozen at 2012 levels or lower – only available from this Preview brochure!

They have made an extra effort to bring you even more savings next Summer, with their exclusive ‘first-come first-served’ Cash-Back deals, fantastic Early Booking discounts at selected hotels, and even more Inghams PLUS added value extras – adding up to savings of up to £600 per couple for early bookers. Their holidays are all backed by their reliable high quality and service standards built up over the last 77 years.

Whether you are hiking or touring, sightseeing or just relaxing, you can count on Inghams, the UK’s leading Lakes & Mountains specialist, to be with you all the way.

World Expedtions – Americas

World Expeditions are trekking and adventure travel holiday specialists. They ran their first trekking holiday in Nepal in 1975. Since then they’ve pioneered sustainable small group trekking and adventure travel holidays to every continent on earth.

Whether it’s the iconic trek along the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu in Peru, a voyage to the Galapagos, an expedition to Cerro Torre in Patagonia, or a tree-top walk through the Amazon – there’s an adventure for everyone in South America. Make a difference when you travel by joining one of their Community Projects. Their decades of experience mean there are specially designed itineraries for hearty adventurers, natural history buffs, gastronomy enthusiasts and wildlife lovers alike. Journey north and trade Incas for the Mayans whose Aztec ruins throughout Central America represent some of the world’s richest history and architecture.

North America offers unmatched deeply rich old growth rainforests, grassy meadows of fluorescent wildflowers, towering granite peaks and glaciers, as well as the occasional Grizzly Bear, Moose, Timber Wolf, Elk or Bald Eagle. Meanwhile, North America’s First Nations people cling deeply to folklore, customs, and a culture that existed long before skyscrapers and super highways.