Twixmas At The Santa Maria Hotel,

Duration: 4 days
Board Basis: Half Board
Tour Ref: D2TCAL23048

Holiday Summary

Travel Type: Coach

4 days

4 Days Away

Maximise those few days between Boxing Day and the end of the year with a festive four-day break to the UK’s most popular seaside resort and a chance to immerse yourself in the world-famous Illuminations. Three nights' dinner, bed and breakfast are included at The Santa Maria Hotel - and an excursion to the lively city of Liverpool will put the cherry on top of this winter seaside break.

£179 per person

PLEASE NOTE: Price is per person and based on two people sharing a twin/double room. Single room supplements and upgrades are not included.

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What's Included?

Coach travel with reserved seating
Three nights dinner, bed and breakfast at The Santa Maria Hotel, Blackpool (Formally The Daish's Hotel)
Free time to enjoy the best of Blackpool, including the world-famous Illuminations
An excursion to the lively city of Liverpool

Blackpool - With its many visitor attractions, traditional seaside charm and award-winning beaches, it’s not surprising that so many holidaymakers visit this popular resort. Stroll along the promenade and discover the town’s visitor attractions, including the amusements, museums and the three Victorian piers.

The Blackpool Illuminations - Beginning with 10,000 lights back in 1912, the annual lighting extravaganza now sees over one million light bulbs dazzle along the seafront for almost six miles. It’s developed into one of the UK’s biggest attractions and the largest free light show in the world, attracting millions of visitors each year.

Liverpool -One of the UK’s most popular city breaks – and it’s clear why, Located right where the River Mersey meets the Irish Sea in the North West of England, it’s bursting with diverse and fascinating history, attractions – and lots and lots of shopping.

The Santa Maria Hotel, Blackpool - Conveniently located just minutes from Blackpool’s iconic seafront, the Hotel is the perfect base for discovering all that this popular resort has to offer. Enjoy easy access to the town’s most famous attractions including the Blackpool Tower, the Grand Theatre, and a short tram ride to the Blackpool Pleasure Beach. The promenade, shops, amusements, and beautiful beaches are all just a short stroll away.

Blackpool Illuminations

Blackpool Illuminations

Between September and January, Blackpool shines brighter than any summer's day

The UK’s most popular seaside resort does not shut its doors in winter. Instead, it holds its annual free light show, The Blackpool Illuminations – and it’s the best time of year to visit!

It all began in 1879

8 arc lamps sprung up along Blackpool’s seafront in 1879 (the council was experimenting with electric street lighting). This amped up to 10,000 lights in 1912 when Princess Louise opened the new section of the promenade named after her. In 1925, following WWI, the town’s light display returned bigger and better than ever.

The Illuminations now feature 1 million bulbs and 500+ designs and features

With new investment and innovation, the scale, density, and content of the Illuminations have improved year on year.

The 3.5 million annual visitors will experience a different Blackpool – a world of lit-up buildings, fairground rides, lamp posts and trams. One where its promenade, three piers and iconic tower are flashing in rainbow colours, lights, and sound. You can even add to the six miles of madness with your own light-up novelty from the prom’s street sellers.

The best seat to see the show is aboard one of the illuminated Heritage Trams

The current fleet includes the HMS Blackpool, the Fisherman’s Friend Trawler, the Western Train - and even a double-decker. The Illuminations Tour operates each evening from the ‘Heritage Tram Tours’ stop (over the road from the Pleasure Beach).

Don’t miss - Walk through the Tableaux section (at the North end) – it features the oldest illumination still on display, the Teddy Bears Picnic.

Liverpool

Liverpool

It's one of the UK’s most popular city breaks – and it’s clear why

Located right where the River Mersey meets the Irish Sea in the North West of England, it’s bursting with diverse and fascinating history, attractions – and lots and lots of shopping.

The Waterfront is definitely the place to be

The best view of the city's iconic skyline has to be from one of Mersey Ferry’s 50-minute River Explorer Cruises – board it from The Liverpool Waterfront. Here, you’ll also find the beautifully restored Royal Albert Dock, which played a key role in the famously friendly city’s maritime history. Have you ever noticed that the city’s name is below The Titanic on the historic ship’s stern? Find out more at the free-to-enter Waterfront Maritime Museum.

Liverpool Dock has restaurants, bars, independent stores, museums and art galleries including Tate Liverpool and the Liverpool Museum, as well as The Beatle’s Story, an immersive exhibition which takes you down the Long and Winding Road of The Beatles.

Liverpool is the perfect place to learn about the Fab Four

..It’s their hometown after all. Take a selfie with a larger-than-life version of them on the Pier Head, or visit The Cavern Club on Mathew Street - the live music venue where The Beatles forged their musical identity and became the club’s signature act following their first performance there on 9th February 1961.

Don’t miss - Right in the heart of the city is Liverpool ONE, the one place you can find all of your high street favourites and designers, plus food, drink and entertainment. If you’re after something unique for dinner – head to Liverpool Cathedral’s bistro for a hearty bowl of traditional Scouse. The local comfort food is served with homemade bread and pickled cabbage.

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At Caledonian Travel, we always do everything we can to ensure your holiday runs as smoothly as possible from start to finish. Travel insurance is a vital aspect to booking a holiday, giving you protection against unforeseen circumstances that could otherwise spoil your holiday.

To provide you with a holiday insurance policy designed with our customers in mind, we’ve teamed up with specialist insurance providers Towergate Travel. Some of the benefits of our insurance policy include:

Covid-19 cancellation if diagnosed within 14-days of departure included *
Emergency medical expenses on breaks outside the UK included *
All ages are considered, plus there are no premium loadings if you are over 65
24-hour English speaking emergency assistance
Low or no excess charges
Cover from only £9.95 including IPT!

Accommodation

The Santa Maria Hotel, Blackpool

The Santa Maria Hotel Blackpool (Formally The Daish's Hotel) located close to the North Pier where comfort, convenience, and seaside charm come together to create the break by coach.

Conveniently located just minutes from Blackpool’s iconic seafront, the Hotel is the perfect base for discovering all that this popular resort has to offer. Enjoy easy access to the town’s most famous attractions including the Blackpool Tower, the Grand Theatre, and a short tram ride to the Blackpool Pleasure Beach. The promenade, shops, amusements, and beautiful beaches are all just a short stroll away.

All en-suite bedrooms feature comfortable beds, tea and coffee-making facilities, flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi, the hotel also has a lift to all floors.

After a day of sightseeing or excursions, relax in the comfortable lounge and bar. The hotel regularly offers live entertainment, bingo nights, and quizzes.

Hotel features:

All en-suite bedrooms feature a TV, hairdryer & tea/coffee-making facilities
Free Wi-Fi in public areas
Live entertainment on select nights
Large, spacious restaurant
Pool table
Lift to all floors

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