Turkey & Tinsel Breaks - Bournemouth

Turkey and Tinsel Holiday Highlights
Festive Trips to Poole
- Day Trip to Winchester
- Salisbury
- Traditional Christmas Dinner
- New Years Celebrations

This Turkey and Tinsel break in Bournemouth offers plenty of festive cheer, celebrations, Christmas themed entertainment and includes three excursions to Winchester, Salisbury and Poole, taking in both Winchester and Salisbury Christmas Markets alongside interesting destinations around the Dorset countryside. Staying in the Riviera Hotel in Bournemouth, you are just a short walk to the sandy beaches where you have access to two piers, two thousand acres of parks and gardens, seven miles of clean golden beaches and traffic free shopping areas.

Capture the spirit of the festive season on a Turkey & Tinsel break, bringing the magic of Christmas, the celebrations of New Year and the friendship of like-minded travellers. Add our popular Tour Managers and drivers, fabulous excursions, and lots of festive fun, and our Turkey & Tinsel breaks make the ideal warm-up to Christmas.Escorted Travel
Every one of our coach holidays includes the services of a coach driver and is always fully escorted by a knowledgeable Tour Manager, they are on hand every day and night and stay in the same hotel to ensure your holiday is stress-free.




Our coach Tour Managers are there purely for your extra comfort and enjoyment, from organising activities to breaking the ice and helping you all make the most of your holiday.


We hand-pick these extra special people because of their passion for people and places; they are the heartbeat of our coach holidays, a smiling face, a helping hand and always a listening ear and have the ability to turn a great time into a truly magical and memorable holiday experience.


They are simply the best in the business.




Our coach Tour Managers are there purely for your extra comfort and enjoyment, from organising activities to breaking the ice and helping you all make the most of your holiday. They are simply the best in the business.

We hand-pick these extra special people because of their passion for people and places; they are the heartbeat of our coach holidays, a smiling face, a helping hand and always a listening ear and have the ability to turn a great time into a truly magical and memorable holiday experience.


Everything Included - Turkey & Tinsel
- Free local joining points- Collect Coach Miles- All coach travel- Reserved seats on tour coaches- Tour Manager escorted- Hotel accommodation and board as stated- No single room supplement- Three sightseeing excursions- Festive entertainment- Complete luggage handling- Price-Back Insurance Offer

Turkey & Tinsel Programme
MONDAY: It’s Christmas Eve – From local departure points relax, get to know your fellow holidaymakers, and enjoy the comfortable coach journey to the venue of your choice. Before dinner you are invited to a welcome reception with your hosts and, after dinner, relax in the bar or lounge and enjoy a drink with your new-found friends.

TUESDAY: It’s Christmas Day – Start this ‘Christmas’ day with a leisurely breakfast then sit back and enjoy a full day excursion before returning for one of the highlights of the week... a full ‘Christmas’ dinner with all the festive trimmings and a visit from Santa! After dinner enjoy a night of festive entertainment.

WEDNESDAY: It’s Boxing Day – After breakfast, board your coach for a full day sightseeing excursion before returning to the hotel. In the evening look forward to a Boxing Day dinner followed by festive entertainment.

THURSDAY: It’s New Year’s Eve – After breakfast, board your coach for a leisurely half day sightseeing excursion before returning to the hotel. In the evening look forward to a special New Year’s Eve dinner followed by entertainment to see in the ‘New Year’!

FRIDAY: Fond Farewells – After breakfast it’s time to make our way home.This is a sample Turkey and Tinsel itinerary and some programmes will vary and in some instances, meals will be buffet style.

Excursions
Full Day: Winchester
Winchester has been the Royal capital of Saxon Wessex, and England, for many centuries. The Winchester Christmas Market will have started and you can discover all the stalls selling trinkets, get great food, and get into the Christmas spirit. There is also plenty of time to explore with a visit to the medieval Great Hall highly recommended.

Half Day: Salisbury
Famous for its magnificent Gothic Cathedral and tallest spire in England, the grid-like streets, with their black and white half-timbered houses, are a joy to explore. During this holiday the Salisbury Christmas Market will be on, with its twinkling lights, mulled wine, a festive atmosphere and fabulous gifts.

Half Day: Poole
This lovely town combines as a ferry port and departure point for the National Trust’s Brownsea Island, with its role as an affluent residential town and holiday centre. The quay is a delight to explore and a visit to the Poole Maritime Museum is well worthwhile.Riviera Hotel
The Riviera Hotel is situated in the beautifully wooded area of Alum Chine, with panoramic sea views across Poole Bay, and just a short walk from the award-winning seven mile stretch of sandy beach, the hotel is a fantastic base to start your Dorset exploring.
Bedrooms come with wide screen digital TV’s with freeview channels, Free Wi-fi, hair dryer, desk lamp, writing desk, tea and coffee making facilities, complimentary tea/coffee tray, En-suite bathroom with shower over bath and complimentary toiletries, Iron and ironing board on request, Fans on request, Room Service available 24 hours.
Hotel Facilities

- Lounge bar with dance floor, sea view restaurant
- En-suite bedrooms
- Free Wi-Fi
- Indoor pool, spa bath, and games room
- Leisure Garden
- Three nights entertainment
- Lift

Hotels
• Riviera Hotel, Bournemouth (Bournemouth) - View Information