Weymouth & Delightful Dorset – Ronnie
Day 1
Firstly, we made our way to Winchester for lunch, its a very nice day so our clients enjoyed the sunshine. After lunch, we made our way to Weymouth, again the weather was very nice so it was a very pleasant ride down. The hotel was very welcoming – each night, at dinner we had a different theme, today, there was bingo and entertainment, which was enjoyed by all.
Day 2
Today, we made our way via Wareham to Corfe and Swanage, again it was a very nice day.
At Swanage, people were fortunate enough to see the Steam Engine belonging to the Heritage Line, that runs between Swanage and Norden.
After lunch, we went to Lulworth Cove, the weather was still kind to us. After this it was back to the hotel for another evening of themed entertainment, which included ‘The Tiller Girls’ which I missed?!
Day 3
Today we drove the scenic route toward Bridport via Abbotsbury wgich is a great drive wuth great views. After by passing Bridport we arrived in Lyme Regis, which is famous for the filming of the ‘French Lieutenant’s Woman’ and being the birthplace of Admiral Sir George Somers who colonised Bermuda for the empire.
After Lyme Regis it was onto Sidmouth for lunch, a lovely place, where the weather was good again. Then, it was a nice ride back to Weymouth.
Day 4
It was a free day and the weather again was good.
Day 5
Great weather again!
We left Weymouth to Salisbury for lunch via Blandford Forum, a nice ride again.
A good few days.
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Snow Coach Arosa – Martin – Pictures
Check out some great photos taken by our tour driver – Martin from this year’s second departure to ‘Snow Coach Arosa’.
Lots of smiling faces, snowy scenery and winter sun to admire!
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2015 February Driver’s Photo Competition Winner
Our tour driver Martin, took this excellent photo on the ‘Snow Coach Arosa’ tour in February. A worthy winner of this months prize!
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Crusader Holidays Reunion Weekend
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Check out a fantastic selection of photos taken by our staff, drivers and customers from this year’s Crusader Holidays Reunion Weekend at Warner’s Lakeside Coastal Village. A great time was had by all! With a big thank you to those that contributed these pictures! If you would like to send in your pictures from the […]
Menton Lemon Festival – Rick
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Snow Coach Arosa – Martin
Day One
The changeover took place and all went well, it was only me and Rick going for the ferry, I had a pick up at Canterbury so we arrived at Dover with not much time before we boarded the ferry.
The run to our overnight hotel went well and we arrived for 8.20pm.
Day Two
We left our hotel for 7.50am, as we were driving south; we were driving into the sun. I don’t know if this is what sent all my passengers to sleep but it was very quiet on the coach!
We crossed into Germany and stopped for a coffee on our route south, we then crossed into the Black Forest for our drive to the Rhine Falls. After we climbed the Hollentall, the road was clear but there was a lot of snow around and plenty of people were out skiing.
We stopped at lunchtime in the Rhine Falls, it was a wonderful day for photos and then it was onto our hotel at Feldkirch for dinner at 6pm and a restful evening.
Day Three
Today we enjoyed the train to Arosa. It’s just a short drive to Chur through Liechtenstein, we were joined by Albert, our guide for the day; we had free time in Chur before catching our train to Arosa. It was a nice, warm day with plenty of snow – some passengers took the cable car up to the White Horn, others enjoyed a bus ride and free time for lunch. Our return train left on time, we had some passengers who we thought were going to miss it, so I was going to leave Albert to wait for them, but just as the train was leaving, they arrived, so we all left Chur together.
Tonight, after dinner, we enjoyed some entertainment in the dining room.
Day Four
Well today, there was heavy rain at the hotel but thankfully as we left the hotel for our drive over the Bodele pass to Schwarzenberg, the rain stopped so we had a wonderful drive. We enjoyed a few photo stops and although there was no recent snow, there was plenty on the ground. We stopped for photos in Schwarzenberg as it is one of the nicest villages because of all the timbered buildings. Then, it was onto our Schnapps tasting which is very much a family business.
After this we went off to Lindau for lunch, but again there was heavy rain which fortunately soon stopped, so we could see all the trees were white in the Wald.
Our next stop was Bregenz; all the passengers had a look and enjoyed some coffee and cakes.
Day Five
Today was our free day as the market is on in Feldkirch, it was one, nice and sunny. Some passengers walked into town and others caught the local bus, I walked in with some of my passengers and I walked back via the wild life park.
Tonight, we had our folk evening.
Day Six
It was snowing at breakfast but it did not last, I drove the back road to Bludenz and stopped at the Chocolate Shop. Most passengers seem to like the chocolates and it is very reasonable when you bulk buy. After this, we got back on the motorway and there was plenty of snow. I had to put on the chains because of the amount of snow! So a stop in Zurs and on to Lech and it was nice and sunny so very good for photos. On the way back I stopped on the Arlberg to take my chains off but struggled with one, but I got there in the end, so we arrived back for 3.45pm.
Day Seven
We left the hotel and it was snowing, for our route back.
A drive along to Bodensee and up to the Black Forest via Triberg stopping at Cuckoo Shop at Niederwasser, then onto Landau and over the Pfalz region.
We arrived at our overnight hotel for 5.15pm, it’s new to us and it’s a superb hotel.
Day Eight
Our last day, so as always, we were heading for the ferry, so it was an early breakfast and off we went on our way to Calais.
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Snow Coach Arosa – Martin – Pictures
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10 things to enhance your visit the Edinburgh Military Tattoo
1. The Edinburgh Military Tattoo for 2015, has an ‘East Meets West’ theme, hosting a parade of talent from 4 continents and sees one of the world’s most sensational percussion groups, Switzerland’s Top Secret Drum Corps perform. So this is the perfect year to visit for even more culture than normal!
2. The Edinburgh Military Tattoo is entirely open air, a show has never been cancelled yet but still make sure you pack to dress warmly, especially if it’s forecast to be a brisk summer evening.
3. Make the most of the evening and take the opportunity to sample some of the best of Scottish cuisine, fine wine and malt whisky at the event.
4. There is a pop up kiosk and a permanent shop on Market Street, where you can pick up all your Edinburgh Military Tattoo merchandise, why not treat yourself or buy a souvenir for a loved one to take home.
5. Look out for the iconic Lone Piper, the sensational end to the display.
6. Make sure you’ve learnt most of the words to Auld Lang Syne, as the show cumulates in a mass chorus of this.
7. Don’t forget to wait for the spectacular firework display at the end of the tattoo finished off with a Military flypast, just breath taking!
8. With the absolutely spectacular backdrop of the floodlit, ambient Edinburgh Castle, and the flamboyant display to be seen, a camera will be a must, to snap up some sensational photos to serve as a reminder and share with those, back home.
9. As the Tattoo, takes place during the weeks of the Edinburgh Festival, the largest arts festival in the world, there will be plenty more to see and do on your break and the city of Edinburgh will be even more vibrant and alive than usual.
10. Conclude this break with a full-day included excursion along the bonnie banks of Loch Lomond. It’s an idyllic retreat from the hustle and bustle of Edinburgh experienced the days before, with amazing scenery and tranquil atmosphere – Loch Lomond is the perfect end to this coach holiday, an excursion not to be missed.
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10 things to enhance your visit to a Flower Show
1. Try & Grab a Show Guide – These will really come in handy on your journey around any flower show, it will be a guide as a map, point out all the toilets, catering facilities, and more importantly all those the must-see displays. It will be a real asset in ensuring you get the most out of your day.
2. Sensible Shoes – There will be a fair amount of walking involved in any visit to a flower show and you’ll want to take in as much as possible so make sure you’ve got your comfy shoes on!
3. Versatile Clothing- In the UK or Europe, the weather can be changeable so make sure you prepare for all occasions. From an umbrella to a sunhat, either could be required!
4. A Day Bag (Small backpack or Satchel) – Make sure you’ve got a little bag for all your essentials in the day, a bottle of water, tissues and a bite to eat.
5. Don’t forget to take your camera! – You’re going to see so much in such a short space of time, you’ll be snapping away! A camera full of fantastic flower displays – intricate designs and dazzling arrangements, the pictures will be a great reminder and perfect to reflect on the coach journey home.
6. Find out all the latest gardening trends – Flower Shows are the best place to find out, all about the upcoming gardening trends – the Chelsea Flower Show in particular is described as the garden design equivalent of the ‘Paris Fashion Week’! Your garden at home, will be the talk of the town after a visit to any flower show!
7. Get some advice from the experts – If you’re a bit of gardening novice or just want to know more, at any flower show there will be plenty of experts on hand to help with friendly advice, some flower shows even offer ‘How To’s’ and ‘first time gardener’ workshops.
8. Celebrity Spot – Many Flower Shows will have Live Garden & Cookery Theatre to enjoy and learn from. Plus, there are often talks from top gardening experts such as Alan Titchmarsh or James Alexander-Sinclair.
9. Shopping! – There is often the chance to pick up a vast array of unique purchases at any flower show from sundials to secateurs, local or regional food & drink, to decorative arts, crafts & gifts and most notably unusual plants and flowers and much, much more.
10. Experience – There is lots more to see and do at any Flower Show on top of the great array of flower displays to be seen, ranging from cookery demonstrations, to dog agility performances to aeroplane stunt shows, there can be so much more to experience so don’t miss out!
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