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Three Fantastic Destinations for the New Year

Tuesday, June 12th, 2012

The year is flying by and a new year will be upon us quicker than you think! This week, we’re featuring some of Europe’s most impressive places to spend the New Year - how about seeing in 2013 in:

Disneyland Paris

Over the past two decade Disneyland Paris has become a massive family favourite for thousands of Britons each year. Whatever the reason, Disney always go all out and New Year is no exception as the parks are decorated with over a million Christmas lights and magically transformed into a snowy winter wonderland. And, of course, there are all the thrilling rides, exciting parades and entertaining shows that you can always expect from Disneyland Paris. This massive celebration if all topped off by a magnificent fireworks extravaganza over Sleeping Beauty Castle.

Our four day New Year in Disneyland Paris break includes a one day Hopper ticket with the option to upgrade to both days in the parks.

London 

Watch out Edinburgh, London might now be the UK’s place to be as the clocks strike twelve on New Year’s Eve. Join thousands of revellers marvelling at the massive firework display lighting up the skies above the Houses of Parliament and the London Eye. On New Year’s Day there’s also the impressive London New Year’s Parade that snakes through the city and fills the city with colour and sound.

It’s the daytime attractions that give London the edge. Spend your time looking around world-renowned museums, taking in iconic sights or shopping-til-you-drop. Plus. it never seems overcrowded as this is one place that’s used to huge numbers.

Our new improved New Year in London tour now includes two full days to take in the city and it’s New Year events.

Brussels

Brussels might not immediately strike you as the ideal venue for New Year’s Eve but trust us, this city around the festive season is something special. The Grand Place is a magnificent place in which to relax and even more so when the thousands of Euro’s worth of fireworks are let loose above the impressive cityscape.

There’s also plenty of beautiful arhitecture, world-famous food and beer and the Christmas markets are still providing a festive atmosphere as they continue to sell fantastic local produce, such as handicrafts, decorations, hot food and gluhwein.

Enjoy four-star fun in a wonderful, cosmopolitan city on a Four Star New Year in Brussels short break that also offers an optional city tour and traditional Belgian meal.

Magical Disney Breakaway 2013 – Kids Go Free All Year Round

Friday, June 1st, 2012

If you’re wondering what to do with the family next year then Gold Crest Holidays have just the thing with the release of our Magical Disney Breakaway tour dates for 2013. This hugely popular, value-for-money Disneyland Paris short break places you close to the action at Disney’s Hotel Santa Fe buy cialis online and gives you at least one free child on every date!

We include two nights bed and breakfast accommodation at Disney’s Hotel Santa Fe – a cheerful, themed hotel conveniently located close to the parks and the Disney Village – two-day Hopper tickets giving you entry to both Disney parks and all return coach travel from your local pick up point. Our 2013 dates are now on sale and can be booked for just a £60 per person deposit.

This year-round tour is extremely flexible and gives you the chance to visit Disneyland Paris in the season of your choosing. In classic Disney fashion, the seasons dramatically alter the appearance and atmosphere of the parks with unique parades, costumes and thousands of little details to match the time of year. The year starts off with the continuation of the massive 20th Anniversary celebrations which amazingly combine huge shows and parades with the value-for-money of the Kids Go Free season. It then moves on to the Summertime season where opening hours are longer and the park embraces the sunshine and positivity of the warmer months. October is time for the spook-tacular Halloween season where the parks are arguably at their most creatively decorated.

Also, watch this space for Mickey’s Magical Fireworks and Bonfire and Disney’s Enchanted Christmas dates which aren’t too far away!

Disney Dreams Nighttime Spectacular – only at Disneyland Paris' 20th Anniversary Celebrations

Wednesday, May 9th, 2012

Disneyland Paris is a super-exciting, constantly-improving and ever-changing attraction – just the things that has made it so popular in the 20 years since it opened and has kept people coming back year after year.

Arguably the highlight of their massive 20th Anniversary celebrations is the Disney Dreams nighttime spectacular which has already impressed thousands of visitors in it’s first month. Every single night through the period of special celebrations this exciting finale will be the icing on the cake of the day’s already thrilling programme of entertainment.

What’s so special about Disney Dreams? Well, the wow-factor is partly down to the sheer scale of the show as Disney pull out all the stops to make this the most elaborate, special effects-filled event in the Disney calendar. Spectators are being amazed by fountains, fireworks, HD pixel-mapping projections, fire, water screens and multi-coloured lasers, all against the magnificent backdrop of Sleeping Beauty Castle. It’s not just about incredible special effects though as there’s plenty to keep you hooked throughout the 20 minute show.

The epic story starts with old favourites Peter Pan, Wendy and Tinker

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Bell underneath Sleeping Beauty Castle’s magical “Second Star to the Right” dreaming that they can fly off to explore the star. It’s not long before Peter Pan’s shadow is making mischief and sending them on an adventure where they meet an eclectic whos-who of special Disney guests like Lumière from Beauty and the Beast, Ratatouille, Ursula from the Little Mermaid, Quasimodo the Hunchback, Rapunzel, and, of course, Captain Hook just has to turn up and cause trouble.

Check out the amazing video of this must-see event… and then check out our fantastic range of Disney tours for 2012 and 2013. Catch it whilst you can!

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.

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!