2007 was the first time we had offered a holiday over the Christmas period and the popularity of our special festive tour to Switzerland surprised us all!  For 2008 we have decided to arrange a more traditional British Christmas and have selected an all inclusive house-party in the “Fair City of Perth” in Scotland.   Surrounded by magnificent scenery and steeped in a historic past, the town of Perth is a firm favourite.  Our selected hotel offers a warm Scottish welcome with traditional festivities, entertainment and plenty of period charm that will really do justice to this magical time of year.  Come and experience Christmas in comfortable surroundings and congenial company - we have included a range of special excursions that will really “put-the-icing” on this lovely holiday.

The Salutation Hotel, PERTH

Situated in the heart of this historic city  “The Gateway to the Highlands”, the 3 star Salutation Hotel offers a quality feel and plenty of period charm – just what is demanded at this time of year.  All the bedrooms are comfortably furnished and offer private facilities with shower or bath, tea tray, television, phone and central heating.  A lift provides access to most parts of the hotel.  Reid’s bar is a traditional pub offering a wide range of beers, wines and spirits, and the Montcrieffe Suite is a spacious banqueting venue where a variety of entertainment is provided.

ITINERARY

MONDAY – Morning departure from Dorset via motorways to Preston.  Overnight stay at the Holiday Inn.

TUESDAY –  Continue northwards through the Borders and onto Perth, where a hot cup of tea and Scottish shortbread will welcome you.  After settling in its time for a four course dinner this evening.  Live entertainment takes us into the night.

WEDNESDAY – (Christmas Eve) Start the day with a hearty Scottish breakfast.  The morning is free for a little last minute shopping in Perth.  A light lunch is included. This afternoon we visit Glamis Castle, the fairytale childhood home of the Queen Mother.  Bubbly and canapés back at the hotel at 6:30pm, followed by a four course dinner and live entertainment.  For those wishing to attend midnight church service there will be hot punch and shortbread beside an open fire.

THURSDAY – (Christmas Day) Happy Christmas! This morning after opening presents maybe take a stroll down the banks of the River Tay.  Appetites stimulated enjoy a Traditional Christmas Feast with a visit from Santa Claus – have you been good? The Queens speech will be shown in Reid’s bar, followed by tea and Christmas cake.  An informal cold buffet this evening, then it’s bingo and quizzes with prizes galore!

FRIDAY – (Boxing Day) After breakfast make a circular drive through spectacular mountain scenery taking in beautiful views of lochs and glens – if we are lucky they may be sprinkled with snow!  A light lunch is served in the hotel.  This afternoon hit the sales in town and grab a bargain, or enjoy traditional Christmas films in the Moncreiffe suite.  A themed diner is served this evening, and  then it’s party time as we sing along with our live entertainment.

SATURDAY – Another hearty breakfast that should see you through the morning.  We bid a fond farewell to our friends in Perth to head southbound.  Overnight at the Holiday Inn, Preston.

SUNDAY – Homewards via motorway to arrive in Dorset late afternoon.

TOUR PRICE : £549.00 per person

Single Room Supplement : £60.00    Travel Insurance Premium : £12.50

Price Includes : All coach travel, 2 x overnight stops in Preston with half board meals, 4 x nights in Perth with FULL BOARD meals, Festive entertainment programme in Perth, Admission to Glamis Castle, Financial protection insurance and VAT.