New York

December 18, 2015 By Graham

Venture to ‘The Big Apple’, the city that never sleeps, visit the top of the Empire State Building, stroll around Central Park and be transfixed by the hustle, bustle and bright lights of Times Square, this is a once in a lifetime chance to experience New York, New York.

Depart: Saturday 22 February 2020
Return: Friday 28 February 2020
3:1 Support: £2650
Accommodation: 'World Class Apartment', New York
Itinerary:

Travelling to New York

Daytime: Arrival, group meeting and introductions. Unpacking and settling in.
Evening: Exploring the local area

Daytime: City tour including Grand Central Station, Empire state building and the world trade centre
Evening: Ice Skating at Bryant Park

Daytime: Day in Central Park including afternoon in the Zoo
Evening: Drinks in Time Square

Daytime: Ground Zero 9/11 Memorial and Museum
Evening: Night on Broadway

Daytime: Shopping day – Grand Central Market, 5th Avenue and Herald Square
Evening: Travelling home

Daytime: Travelling home

Seventies & Eighties Week

December 17, 2015 By Graham

Perhaps flares, neon, funk & soul are right up your street? Come, enjoy the music of ABBA and glam rock. Re-live your favourite TV moments in Starsky & Hutch or Knight Rider. Get involved in some great gameshows as we re-create Bullseye, Blankety Blank, and the Generation Game. Cuddly toy anyone?

Depart: Saturday 22 February 2020
Return: Friday 28 February 2020
3:1 Support: £700
1:1 Support: £1450
Accommodation: Cayton Bay Lodge
Itinerary:

Arrival, introductions & Group Meeting. Unpacking & settling in

Daytime: Afternoon tea in Goathland, the set of ITV drama ‘Heartbeat’
Evening: 70’s TV shows. Quiz or Popular 70’s Games

Daytime: Daytrip to Bradford Media Museum
Evening: Cooking session preparing a 70’s style evening meal

Daytime: AM: Arts & Craft – 70’s & 80’s memories, Historic Events
PM: 80’s & 70’s music show with Bill & Ian
Evening: Pub night, possibly including live music or karaoke

Daytime: Scarborough prom, Scenic boat trip and penny arcades
Evening: 80’s Fancy dress and Disco

Daytime: Shopping day, may include trip to Scarborough town centre or promenade, Bridlington, York city or York outlets
Evening: End of holiday celebration restaurant meal

Travel home, with picnic lunch en-route

Memory Lane

December 16, 2015 By Micah Hampson

A nostalgic treat. This week will evoke memories by celebrating the remarkable 20th century. Music halls, TV programmes, fashions and war-time heroics are just some of the things you’ll discover. The week also includes a visit to Eden Camp, Britain’s best museum of everyday life from the first world war onward.

Depart: Saturday 29 February 2020
Return: Friday 6 March 2020
3:1 Support: £710
1:1 Support: £1460
Accommodation: Cayton Bay Lodge
Itinerary:

Daytime: Travelling
Evening: Introductions and group meeting. Unpacking and settling in.

Daytime: Scenic drive and afternoon tea in Goathland
(the setting of Heartbeat)
Evening: TV and film night

Daytime: Day Trip to the Bradford Media Museum
Evening: Pub night, including live music or karaoke

Daytime: Day trip to Eden Camp – WWII Museum
Evening: Film and TV quiz

Daytime: Bingo. Scarborough Fair’s Afternoon of Tea and Dance
Evening: Gameshows at the guesthouse or walk along the promenade

Daytime: Shopping day, may include trip to Scarborough town centre or promenade, Bridlington, York city or the York Outlet Mall
Evening: End of holiday celebration including restaurant meal

Travel home, with picnic lunch en-route

Margate

December 15, 2015 By Micah Hampson

Enjoying a real resurgence of late, the famous seaside resort of Margate is to host Chrysalis once more. Visit the inspiring Canterbury Cathedral, a Viking ship replica and the picturesque Herne Bay. This week can also include a light railway journey and a trip to London if you fancy.

Depart: Monday 2 March 2020
Return: Friday 6 March 2020
3:1 Support: £820
1:1 Support: £1420
Accommodation: Stunning Townhouse
Itinerary: With this being a ‘choice’ holiday, itineraries are decided according to the interests and wishes of the group throughout the week. The following are just some of the possibilities that will be on offer:

Transport
Nature
Shopping
Attractions
Historical

Kent & East Sussex Steam railway.

Margate Sands. Westbrook Bay. Winter Gardens. Dane Park. Wingham Wildlife Park. Wildwood Discovery Park. Beach day at Herne Bay

Margate Town Centre. Old Kent Market.

Dreamland, Shell Grotto, Margate Seaside, Promenade and Piers. Theatre Royal. Bugsy’s 10-pin Bowling

Margate Museum, Tudor House, Turner Museum, Viking ship Hugin, Canterbury Cathedral. Hornby House

Llandudno Choice

December 14, 2015 By Graham

There’s something for everyone in North Wales’ number 1 resort. Ride the cable car or tram up the Great Orme, visit the Welsh Mountain Zoo and ancient copper mine, or relax amidst the beauty of Betwys-y-Coed. Trips to the theatre, beach and promenade are also at your fingertips it’s your choice.

Depart: Monday 9 March 2020
Return: Friday 13 March 2020
3:1 Support: £800
1:1 Support: £1390
Accommodation: Beach Bungalow Llandudno
Itinerary: With this being a ‘choice’ holiday, itineraries are decided according to the interests and wishes of the group throughout the week. The following are just some of the possibilities that will be on offer:

Transport
Nature
Theatre
Attractions
Historical

Great Orme Tramway. Llandudno Land Train. Snowdon Railway. Puffin Island Boat Trip. Llandudno Open Top Bus

Welsh Mountain Zoo. Bodarfon Farm. Foel Farm Park. Rhyl Sea-life centre

Venue Cymru. Rhyl Pavillion

Snowdonia. Sand dune buggies. Great Orme Toboggan. Rhyl Suncentre.

Caernarfon Castle. Conwy Castle. Beau-Maris

Music Week

December 13, 2015 By Graham

This is always our most popular holiday. Get involved in our quizzes and in-house concert to maybe win a prize. Let your star shine on the karaoke machine and enjoy live professional music. Book early as this holiday always sells out!

Depart: Monday 9 March 2020
Return: Friday 13 March 2020
3:1 Support Price: £540
1:1 Support Price: £1060
Accommodation: Cayton Bay Lodge
Itinerary:

Daytime: Travelling
Evening: Arrival, group meeting and introductions. Unpacking and settling in.

Daytime: Pop quiz. Sing Along Concert, with live singer & musician
Evening: Pub night, including live music or karaoke if available

Daytime: AM: Chrysalis Idol workshop and rehearsals
PM: Cinema / Theatre subject to scheduling
Evening: ‘Chrysalis Idol’ talent show

Daytime: Shopping day, may include trip to Scarborough town centre or promenade, Bridlington, York city or the York Outlet Mall
Evening: End of holiday celebration meal at a local restaurant

Travelling home, with picnic lunch en-route

The Beatles Tribute

December 12, 2015 By Graham

Come and re-live the magic of the Beatles in their wonderful home city of Liverpool. Treat yourself to a pint at the Cavern Club, browse around the ever popular Beatles museum, and enjoy a fantastic Beatles tribute act. Also see the Albert Docks and take a ferry across the Mersey.

Depart: Monday 9 March 2020
Return: Friday 13 March 2020
3:1 Support: £790
1:1 Support: £1450
Accommodation: Moscow House
Itinerary:

Arrival, group meeting & introductions
Unpacking and settling in

Daytime: AM: Ferry ride on the Mersey. PM: Magical Mystery Tour
Evening: Live music at the Cavern Club

Daytime: AM: The Beatles story. PM: Tour of the Casbah coffee club
Evening: Relaxing evening with a Beatles film

Daytime: AM: Magical Beatles Museum. PM: Afternoon Shopping in Liverpool
Evening: Evening meal at the Beatles themed Blakes Restaurant

Travel home with picnic lunch en-route

Lake District Choice

December 11, 2015 By Graham

The gorgeous Lake District, at any time of year – is there a nicer place in the country? Enjoy luxury self catering accommodation and the freedom to choose your own itinerary, whether it be cruising along Lake Windermere or exploring the world of Beatrix Potter.

Depart: Monday 23 March 2020
Return: Friday 27 March 2020
3:1 Support: £800
1:1 Support: £1390
Accommodation: Mardale, Goosemire Cottages, Lake District
Itinerary: With this being a ‘choice’ holiday, itineraries are decided according to the interests and wishes of the group throughout the week. The following are just some of the possibilities that will be on offer:

Transport
Nature
Shopping
Attractions
Historical

Grange over Sands Coast & Steam train. Eskdale valley Steam Train. Ullswater Steamers.

Eden Ostrich World. Trotters World of Animals. Lakes Aquarium. Sail on Derwent Water or Lake Windermere.

Rheged centre. Keswick. Carlisle City Centre.

The World of Beatrix Potter. James Bond exhibition. Brockhole Visitor centre. Mad Milligans Cave. Bowderstone.

Carlisle Castle and Cathedral. Birdoswald Roman Fort. Keswick Vehicle Museum. Keswick Pencil Museum. Ulverston’s Laurel and Hardy museum. Keswick Stone Circle.