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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 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.

Wales Fly Drive Your Way Price Includes:
  • Round trip airfare available at additional cost. Birmingham and Manchester are the closest international airports. See Airfare
  • Self-drive Alamo car with unlimited mileage and tax. Large cars, minibuses and automatics are available. You can prepay your car insurance. Please see the Car Information page.
  • Accommodations at your choice of British 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
Wales map

British 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.
Silver 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.
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Prices are land only in USD- Daily Departures

 7 Nights OR LONGER  TWIN OR TRIPLE     TWO TWINS OR TW/TPL     SINGLE CHILD
   2 OR 3 PERSONS      4 OR 5 PERSONS     SUPPLEMENT ALL
  APR-OCT NOV 08-   APR-OCT NOV 08-   ALL YEAR YEAR
    MAR 09     MAR 09      
BEST WESTERN 130 130   133 133   133 63
SILVER CATEGORY 187 187   191 191   183 191
ROMANTIC  From $195 and up. Please ask for rates.              
   TWIN OR TRIPLE     TWO TWINS OR TW/TPL     SINGLE CHILD
up to 6 Nights  2 OR 3 PERSONS      4 OR 5 PERSONS     SUPPLEMENT ALL
  APR-OCT NOV 08-   APR-OCT NOV 08-   ALL YEAR YEAR
    MAR 09     MAR 09      
BEST WESTERN 144 144   133 133   133 63
SILVER CATEGORY 191 191   191 191   183 191
ROMANTIC  From $195 and up. Please ask for rates.              
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.

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.
Airfare: Starts at $249 and varies by departure date and city. Please ask for our low-cost air inclusive rates from all major cities. Low cost business class fares are available from many cities.

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

BEST WESTERN INNS, MANORS & HOTELS
WALES
Betws Y Coed
Waterloo


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




Holyhead area
Bulkeley


Newport
Parkway Hotel

Swansea

Aberavon Beach

Pembroke
Lamphey Court Hotel & Spa


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   George Crawley
Grapevine
ROMANTICWALES
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

manor,   castle


 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!”
WALES
SELF DRIVE ESCORTED PACKAGES AIR, ETC
Air Inclusive Day Tour from London Train Tours  airfare
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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