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Kids Go Free Disney and Downton Abbey 2013 Now on Sale!

Tuesday, May 8th, 2012

Good news! We already have 2013 departure dates on sale for two of our best selling tours of 2012. The two fantastic short breaks we’re offering couldn’t be more different – Downton Abbey & Oxford is perfect for fans of the hit TV show and Kids Go Free Disneyland Paris is one of the best value-for-money Disney breaks that you can find – but their huge popularity is the just same!

It’s no surprise that the 2012 dates for our one-night Downton Abbey sold out in super quick time. The fluctuating fortunes of the aristocratic Crawley family and their servants has become a permanent Sunday evening fixture on the televisions of millions of households throughout the UK which has lead to many people wanting to see just where the Lords and Ladies plot sand argue and the servants gossip.

If this sounds like your idea of a great weekend away then join our two day tour which includes a visit to Highclere Castle – the impressive setting of the TV show and worth visiting even if you’re not a fan of Downton Abbey connections. From only £109 we include entry tickets to the castle, Egyptian exhibition and gardens as well as excursions to the historic university city of Oxford and the charming town of Henley-on-Thames.

Our second 2013 short break on sale is the family favourite of Kids Go Free Disney. When sharing with two adults, two kids can stay and play absolutely free, so with included coach travel, two day Hopper tickets and two nights bed and breakfast in Disney’s Hotel Santa Fe, your family can experience the magic of Disney from only £518.

The two Disney parks – full of thrilling rides, colourful parades and exciting meet-and-greets with your favourite Disney characters – are yours to explore with two-day Hopper tickets which include unlimited access to all this and the multitude of restaurants and shops of the Disney Village. During the Kids Go Free season you’ll still catch Disneyland Paris’ massive 20th Anniversary celebrations that are transforming the parks for one year only.

Why wait? Guarantee yourself good times in 2013.

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2012 Top UK Coach Driver Award – Regular Gold Crest Holidays Tour Driver Wins!

Wednesday, May 2nd, 2012

We’re proud and delighted to announce that Billy Graham – a regular driver on our tours – has scooped the prestigious Top UK Coach Driver Award at the 2012 UK Coach Awards.

Billy Graham - Top UK Coach Driver 2012

This win doesn’t come as a surprise to us as he has been showing off his excellent people skills, informative local knowledge and customer service on our tours for years. He’s consistently demonstrated his popularity with customers as we receive excellent customer feedback and have many of us at Gold Crest Holidays have also experienced him in action.

Billy has been a coach driver for 32 years and now drives for Cochranes, a coach operator in the North East that we use frequently with the utmost confidence. Ian Cochrane, his boss, said, “Billy is a people person and very quickly establishes a good rapport with his colleagues, supervisors and passengers. He is confident and can put you at ease immediately, always aware of the needs of his passengers he is helpful and informative, always friendly and an entertainer with a great sense of humour.

He added, “We are very proud of our team of drivers and in particular Billy whose experience, professionalism, knowledge, driving and customer care skills are second to none. It is wonderful that he has been nominated for the coach driver of the year award and of course we can’t think of anyone more deserving. We can honestly say Billy loves his job and the job loves him!”

We ensure all the drivers on our tours are of the highest quality but if you happen to hear “welcome to the tour – my name’s Billy” over the PA system of your coach then you can consider yourself very lucky indeed.

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The 2012 Floriade World Horticultural Expo Open and in Full Swing

Friday, April 20th, 2012

The Floriade World Horticultural Expo has opened and is in full swing with thousands of visitors enjoying the attractions every day.

This world-renowned horticultural event celebrates everything related to nature and takes place only once every ten years in the Dutch city of Venlo and the organisers expect to welcome over two million visitors between 5 April and 7 October.

The Floriade covers a massive 66 Hectares and encompasses of 5 unique themed sections; Relax & Heal is geared towards health and your mood, The Green Machine shows how industry and nature can combine, Education & Innovation looks to the future, the World Show Stage immerses you in cultures from throughout the world, and, last but not least, Environment highlights the importance of nature in our lives.

The event has an ever-changing entertainment programme to add an enjoyable atmosphere, like engaging live theatrical shows, lots of music – from Brazilian Carnival percussion groups to symphony orchestras and local brass bands – and lectures and debates to talk about some of the serious issues that the Expo highlights.

There’s also plenty for children that makes this into a real family destination, including an exciting and informative Kids Expedition around the 5 worlds, a number of fun parks, and an entertainment programme consisting of dancing, singing, music, theatre and aerobics.

We offer a variety of ways to experience one of 2012’s best attractions which all include one-day entry tickets. Join us just for the main event or combine your trip with the diamond capital of Antwerp, the spring blooms at the famous Keukenhof Gardens or pretty Valkenburg ‘at the Crossroads of Europe’.

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Disneyland Paris turns 20!

Wednesday, April 4th, 2012

On Thursday 12th April it will be a very special anniversary – Disneyland Paris turns 20! For a whole year from Sunday 1st April 2012 Disneyland Paris will be celebrating this fantastic milestone and it promises to be a brilliant year as, in typical Disney fashion, all the stops are being pulled out. Surely, there’s no better time to enjoy the magic of Disneyland Paris for the first time or plan another visit and create some more unforgettable memories. With seven itineraries to choose from, our full list of Disneyland Paris holidays is just the way to go.

So, what exciting extras is Disneyland Paris offering during this year of celebrations? To start off, with the special extended hours you’ll have more time to enjoy the parks plus the incredible Disney Dreams! show – a nighttime time spectacular that will showcase the latest in HD projections, fountains, lasers, pyrotechnics and fires to immerse you in a magical Disney tale.

Other awesome bonus attractions include a thrilling, re-imagined Disney Magic on Parade! with a permanent backstage Meet Mickey Mouse encounter, so it’s now much easier to meet this Disney VIP. An old favourite in Casey Junior, the colourful express train, will be back chugging up-and-down Main Street U.S.A with even more characters coming along for the ride.

Look out for Disney’s new flagship World of Disney store, the finest place to buy those perfect gifts for friends and family and finally, in a nice new twist, Disneyland Paris will be continually refurbished throughout the year to look like it did back in 1992 when it opened.

Make sure you don’t miss out!

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