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Great Britain - Wales - United Kingdom Fly Drive
Welch Flag As the signs say, "Croeso i Cymru" , welcome to Wales. Wales is known not only as former home to Richard Burton, Catherine Zeta Jones, Laura Ashley and Tom Jones, but it has inspired the poet Dylan Thomas and other literary figures. Wales has over 400 castles, magnificent gardens, and its own Prince. It's known for its all-male choirs, unpronounceable town names, like Llanfairpwyllgwyngyll, and spectacular Snowdonia National Park.
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Self-Drive Wales - Your Way
Wales has its own language, its own Prince, and some of the most beautiful scenery in Britain. Its borders are lined with strongly fortified castles, reminders of the time when English kings had to protect their western flank from the fiery Welsh. Towns have tongue- twisting names like Llanfairpwyllgwyngyll. Narrow-gauge steam railways puff contentedly through glorious scenery, and you can see more castles per square mile than anywhere else in Europe. The Welsh have always been fiercely independent and our independent program gives you the freedom to explore history-steeped market towns, idyllic villages, and the glorious gardens of Wales. Explore rugged landscape combining bed and breakfasts, hotels, manors and even romantic castles to form your perfect vacation! If you would like to stay at an unusual out-of-the way hotel or inn not listed here, please ask. We will be happy to plan any itinerary for you.

LlandudnoWales Fly Drive Your Way Price Includes:
  • Self-drive Alamo car with unlimited mileage and tax. Large cars, minibuses and automatics are available. You can prepay your car insurance. NEW! No charge for a 2nd driver in the UK Please see the Car Information page.
  • Accommodations at your choice of B&B's in Wales, Welch hotels, inns, castles or manors. All accommodations are with private bath. A booklet with addresses and phone numbers is included with your travel documents. Choose some from each category for maximum flexibility.
  • Vouchers are provided for each night of your stay. We will reserve them all before you go for a charge of $20.00 per person per reservation. Stay for any number of nights at any property. Open vouchers are NOT available for British hotels, inns, castles or manors.
  • Full hearty breakfast is served each day. This may include home-baked breads, farm-fresh eggs, cereal, sausage and bacon. (Continental in Edinburgh and London.)
  • Value-Added Tax (V.A.T.) and service charges.
  • Suggested itinerary.
Bonus Stay 7 nights: Travel pack including guidebook, touring suggestions, and more
Bed and Breakfasts & Farmhouses and Country Homes (B&B's) - Just Go Driving
Choose from 320 exceptional homes scattered throughout the country - many are working farms and even date as far back as the 14th century. Some are half-timbered, while others boast solid stone walls. In each you will be welcomed as an honored guest and a friend of the family. Select from B&B's, and private guesthouses, all with private bath. There are too many to list here, (currently at 320 properties, mostly in Scotland, but we have about 100 in England and Wales) but we have them in or near most towns and villages. FREE 270 PAGE DETAILED JOURNEY PLANNER**** offering practical tips to enhance your client’s holiday and to help with route and itinerary planning. The planner also contains full information on each property. We recommend pre-booking B&B's for large parties, and for all persons in July/August.Wales map

Welch Hotels,Manors Castles and Inns
We have the widest selection - a choice of over 500 hotels, castles, inns and manors in every corner of England, Scotland and Wales. All rooms include private bath.
Best Western Hotels and Inns - refreshingly different hotel experience at distinctive hotels - There are nearly 300 hotels, and inns, all rated 3 or 4 star. All are privately owned, dedicated to providing individual care and attention, excellent food and wines. Best Western hotels in the UK reflect the personal tastes of the owners. They include centuries old inns to modern hotels, manors and inns, so you can't fail to find the right place. This category must be pre-reserved.
ChesterSilver Hotels - These are our specially hand-picked properties, which have all the charm and sophistication of our higher priced category, but one set price for all. You must pre-reserve this category. These hidden treasures can be found in idyllic settings - everywhere from wooded glens and lakeshore retreats to remote fishing villages and small market towns. This category must be pre-reserved.
Romantic Castles, Hotels and Inns - These are top class 4 and 5 star properties, world-renowned for their high standards of quality and service. They are unique, charming properties, ranging from Edwardian townhouses to 17th century hunting lodges and deluxe medieval castles. We have castles in England, castles in Scotland, castles in Wales and manors throughout Britain. This category must be pre-reserved.

Vouchers may not be changed from one category to another while traveling.
Single room supplement per day added to twin price, based on sharing a car. If you would like your own car, please ask for rates.
Best Western, Silver and Romantic Hotels: All must be pre-reserved. Children are not accepted at many properties.

We have highlighted the hotels that offer swimming pools for family fun.

Family Friendly

PRICE PER PERSON PER NIGHT   7 NIGHTS OR MORE   DAILY DEPARTURES    
  2 OR 3 PERSONS     TWO TWINS OR TW/TPL SINGLE CHILD
      4 OR 5 PERSONS THREE TWINS SUPPLEMENT ALL
  APR-OCT NOV 09 APR-OCT NOV 09 ALL YEAR YEAR
    MAR 10   MAR 10    
BED & BREAKFASTS 83 83 75 75 22 27
BEST WESTERN #@ 118 118 81 81 81 79
SILVER CATEGORY 167 167 170 170 145 170
       4 OR 5 PERSONS   SINGLE CHILD
up to 6 nights  2 OR 3 PERSONS       SUPPLEMENT ALL
  APR-OCT NOV 09 APR-OCT NOV 09 ALL YEAR YEAR
    MAR 10   MAR 10    
BED & BREAKFASTS 94 94 82 82 22 27
BEST WESTERN #@ 132 132 81 81 81 79
SILVER CATEGORY 171 171 170 170 145 170
THERE IS A 71 SUPPLEMENT PER PERSON PER NIGHT ON BEST WESTERN HOTELS MARKED WITH A #
We suggest that you book your own airfare. We charge a service fee of $40 to issue tickets. The air prices are for general information only and not a reflection of current seat availability. Airfare is subject to change unless ticketed.

NEW! We can accept payments in US dollars, euros and pounds sterling. Please ask for our wire transfer details.
Vouchers may not be changed from one category to another while traveling. All and romantic hotels are individually priced, and must be pre-reserved. Please ask for rates. Single room supplement per day added to twin price, based on sharing a car. If you would like your own car, please ask for rates.

Bed and Breakfasts & Farmhouses and Country Homes (B&B's) : Child rate applies when sharing room with 2 adults. Not available at all properties. We recommend pre-booking B&B's for large parties, and for all persons in July/August. Some properties have a $8 per person per night supplement. Best Western Hotels and Inns: All rooms are with bath. Up to two children under 12 sharing with two adults. Silver and Romantic Hotels: All must be pre-reserved. At some hotels, a maximum of 2 children, up to and not including the age of 16 years may be accommodated sharing a room with two adults. In the event that a child occupies a single room or shares a room with 1 adult, the child will be charged as an adult and the extra charges will be payable. Children are not accepted at many properties.

Declaration of Independence - The largest ethnic group of signatories (16 in all) on the original draft of the American Declaration of Independence were Welsh. Thomas Jeffersons' family who came from Snowdonia spoke Welsh too.


Accommodation List:



manor,   castle

B&B's BED AND BREAKFASTS
Some of our choices:
North Wales
Betws-y-Coed
Criccieth
Llandudno
Macclesfield

South Wales
Cardiff
Crickhowell
Swansea
Tenby

Nearby:
Chester
Hereford
Ross on Wye
Bath
Bristol
 Farmhouses Wales
BEST WESTERN INNS, MANORS & HOTELS


WALES

Betws Y Coed
Waterloo

Brigend

Heronston

Carmarthen
Diplomat Hotel
Cardiff area
New House Country Hotel
Mount Sorrel Hotel #
St. Mellons Hotel #
Chepstow
Royal George


Holyhead/Snowdonia area
Bulkeley #


Lampeter

Falcondale Mansion

Newport
Parkway Hotel

Swansea

Aberavon Beach Hotel
Pembroke
Lamphey Court Hotel & Spa


Wrexham
Cross Lanes
SILVER
Brecon
Craig-y-Nos Castle

Cardiff
Country House
St Mellons Hotel

Hilton
Park Inn
Cardiff Inn
Heritage Park

Carmathen
Ivy Bush

Conwy
Empire P

Llanelli
Stradey Park

Mid Wales
Lake Vyrnwy
Mold
Beaufort Park
Nr. Chester
Ruthin Castle   Tenby
ROMANTIC
WALES
Abergavenny
Crown at Whitebrook

Aberystwyth
Conrah

Betws-y-Coed
Tan-y-Foel

Brecon
Llangoed Hall

Cardiff area
Lake Country House
Miskin Manor
Old Rectory

Conwy
Bodysgallen Hall
Castle

Osborne
Empire P
Old Rectory
Penmaenuchaf
Treaddhur Bay

Fishguard
Penally Abbey P
Warpool Court P

Llangollen
Bodidris Hall

Mid Wales Lake Vyrnwy
Portmeirion


Nr. Chester
Pale Hall

Portmerion
Castle Deldraeth

Snowdonia
Bae Abermaw
Bontddu Hall
Maes-y-Neuadd
Plas Penhelig

Swansea
Fairyhill

Craig-y-Nos Castle

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Our Welch Castle Hotel:
Ruthin Castle (the "Red Fort"), which dates from before 1277 and dominates the historic Welsh market town of Ruthin, close to Chester, Llangollen and within easy reach of the North Wales Coast, Snowdonia and picturesque Betws-y-Coed. The castle previously formed part of the Crown Estate until sold by Charles I in 1632 and sits in its ancient walled dry moat within acres of private landscaped gardens, parkland and woods alongside the River Clwyd.

Biking: According to the Colorado-based International Mountain Biking Association, Wales also offers some of the best mountain biking tracks anywhere on the planet.  High life: Reach the summit of Snowdon Mountain and you’re standing at the highest point in England and Wales. Located at the heart of Snowdonia, one of our three National Parks, the views on the way up are just as breathtaking whether you hike up or take the Snowdon Mountain Railway. Golden opportunities: Barafundle Bay, Pembrokeshire, recently won a beauty contest for Britain’s best beach. But we think it’s a close call: our 750-mile coastline has many runners-up. In fact, with 41 Blue Flag beaches, Wales has more top-rated beaches than anywhere else in Britain. Rock solid: We have hundreds of castles to explore as well as ancient cathedrals, abbeys and mysterious standing stones. If you have an appetite for history, Wales is a feast. Go wild: Wildlife thrives in our countryside and around our coastline. Dolphins and seals, butterflies and nocturnal badgers, warblers, kingfishers and the graceful red kite all call Wales home. Big city: Take a dip in the rapids of Wales’ city living: visit cool Cardiff, friendly Swansea or our gateway city, Newport. Or slow it down in St Davids, the city no bigger than a village. Story time: Just about every hill, valley and stream in Wales has a legend to go with it. After you’ve heard the stories, it’s fun to search out the settings. Water world: Take time to go fishing, paddle a canoe or just enjoy cooling your feet in one of our fast-moving, crystal clear rivers. Our very own “Lake District,” the Elan Valley, is a wonderland of moorland, rivers, woodland, bogs and reservoirs. Eat well: Welsh chefs are now recognized as some of the best in the world. Their “secret weapon” is the incredible range of local ingredients they have to choose from – classic cheeses, ultrafresh seafood and excellent meat. Land of song: Listening to a Welsh Male Voice choir is a unique and moving experience. Most choirs welcome visitors to rehearsals, which are often as stirring and enjoyable as full-scale concerts - plus, you can see what goes on behind the scenes. Say hello: We love to chat with new friends so take time to visit the pub, market, tearoom or village shop. Enjoy a warm Welsh welcome: “Croeso!”
Our choices in Wales:
Self Drive Wales tours
Private Guided Tours of Wales
Escorted Tours
Day Tours from Cardiff
Train tours in Wales

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B&B's 5 day Snowdonia Private Guided Tours  Travel Insurance and Conditions
Hotels 7 day Tenby Garden Tours  
Castles 8 day Llandudno Walking Tours  
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 Llanwrtyd Wells in Wales - officially the smallest town in Great Britain. Site of: World Mountain Bike Bog Snorkelling Championships 31 Aug 2009 Date to be confirmed. If you are looking for unique, wacky and physically challenging, this is the event for you! The idea is to cycle along the bottom of a 6ft deep peat bog wearing a mask and snorkel and get back in the quickest time! The bike used is specially prepared with a lead filled frame and water filled tyres to ensure grip on the pond bottom. The snorkeller/cyclist wears a lead weight belt to avoid floating off the bike! Scuba Drivers are on hand for safety purposes.
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