Travelling Solo - Christmas Through The Decades
5 days
4 Star Hotel
Join this fabulous 5 day break to celebrate the iconic sounds of the last century. Each night will feature music from one of the following decades, 40's, 50's 60's and 70's. The swing music of the 40s, the rock and roll music of the 50s, the swinging 60s and the disco sounds of the 70s. There will be live music, with tribute acts and dancing each night as well as bingo, quiz's and competitions. Prizes will be given to the best dressed in the theme of the night! During the day there will be films and of course carol singing all organised and presented by your resident Host and Hostess.
PLEASE NOTE: Price is per person and based on two people sharing a twin/double room. Single room supplements and upgrades are not included.
Itinerary
Highlights
- 4 nights accommodation with breakfast and dinner
- Arrival tea/coffee & mince pie
- Christmas Carols
- Traditional Christmas Lunch with all the trimmings
- Games, Bingo, Quizzes & Competitions
- Live Cabaret every night
- Boxing Day - Drive out to Sefton Coast
- Christmas Eve - Visit to Liverpool
Itinerary
Day 1 After joining your holiday coach, travel to your Christmas holiday destination for 4 nights. Dinner, breakfast & Christmas Day Lunch. Welcome drink and mince pie on your arrival.
Day 2 - 4 At leisure with two included excursions. Each night music from one of the following decades 40's, 50's, 60's & 70's Swing music of the 40's. rock & roll of the 50's, the swinging 60's & disco sounds of the 70's - Live music, tribute acts & dancing. Bingo or quiz each afternoon.
Christmas Eve - Head to vibrant Liverpool this morning for some last minute Christmas shopping and to soak up the festive atmosphere. Wander along the historic Bold Street where you'll find some fabulous independent stores and you'll find the high street names and favourites in Liverpool ONE. If you’re ready to drop after all that shopping, there are cosy pubs and cafes in the Georgian Quarter as well as at the Royal Albert Dock and Castle Street - perfect for every taste and budget. Christmas Eve is generally the last day of the Liverpool Christmas Market where craft traders offer the very best in a wide range of delicious treats and seasonal delights and the backdrop of the magnificent St George's Hall makes the market extra special. Head back to the hotel later to relax before dinner followed by entertainment.
Christmas Day - Merry Christmas - a leisurely morning before your traditional Christmas day lunch with all the trimmings. King's speech and afternoon tea/coffee and Christmas cake. Enjoy a light Christmas supper this evening followed by entertainment.
Boxing Day - Blow the cobwebs away this morning with a drive out to the Sefton Coast, an expansive coastline, surrounded by natural beauty. Stop at Crosby Beach to view the impressive art installation by Antony Gormley, 'Another Place' where 100 male statues made of iron standing proudly looking out to sea. Time permitting, head to Southport, home to Britain's second longest pier (currently closed), first opened in 1860 with an original length of 3,600 ft. Dinner and entertainment this evening in the hotel.
Day 5 - After a hearty breakfast, check out and head back to interchange stopping for a refreshments on the way.
Accommodation
Mercure Haydock Hotel - 4 Star
This 4* luxury hotel and spa is set in a traditional Georgian mansion-style building, built around a central courtyard and surrounded by its own beautifully landscaped grounds.
All the bright, modern rooms offer satellite TV channels, including Sky Sports as well as complimentary toiletries along with tea/coffee facilities. At The Otium Leisure Club, guests can enjoy the indoor heated swimming pool, sauna, gym, and steam room. Beechers Restaurant offers both British and continental dishes along and the Conservatory Bistro and Lounge Bar provides a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.
Single rooms are double for sole use