National Holidays

Hello summer ☀️ Today officially marks the first day of summer. We don't want to speak too soon, but the weather looks like it might finally be starting to work a little in our favour...for now! We want to know where the summer months will be taking you? Are you heading to your favourite summer holiday destination? Or are you travelling to somewhere totally new? 🚌

🤩 André Rieu 2025 now on sale! Experience the magic of Violin master André Rieu and his 60-piece Johann Strauss Orchestra. 🎻 Liverpool 4th April 2025 Wembley 9th May 2025 Birmingham 10th May 2025 2 days from just £239pp. Book now! ☎️ 03332 342 498 🖥️ www.nationalholidays.com/shows/music/classical/andre-rieu

Save up to £40pp on selected summer events! ☀️ 🤩 From Downton Abbey, to The Great Yorkshire Show, there is something for everyone on our summer events calendar. Just use code SUMMER at checkout to make your saving. 🥳 👇 Where will you be going? 🖥️ www.nationalholidays.com/summerevents

Spring seems to have well and truly sprung this week and what better time to start thinking about a lovely stay at the seaside? Bring on long summer evenings, fish and chip suppers on the seafront, traditional piers 🏖 with classic arcade games, sinking into a candy-stripe deckchair and enjoying the nostalgic charms during a classic coastal retreat! Have a browse of our favourite summer escapes here: https://www.nationalholidays.com/britain/seaside 🍦

Beautiful Scotland. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Cities, mountains, islands and everything in between. Scotland offers something for everyone. We have added more capacity on some of our best selling Scottish holidays like the Hebridean Adventure, and Great Scottish Highland Railways. We also have our brand-new holiday on offer too, look out for Voyage of the Vikings! 🚂🏞️ Where in Scotland would you like to visit? Browse our range of Scotland breaks - www.nationalholidays.com/britain/scotland

It's the first day of spring! 🌸 Now is the perfect time to book a getaway to enjoy the new season. Flowers are blooming, the sun is shining (sometimes!), and the evenings are gradually getting lighter. To celebrate the arrival of spring we have launched our Spring Sale! You can get up to £50pp off selected UK, Ireland and Europe breaks in May and June. 🚌 All you need to do is quote SPRINGSALE at checkout to make your saving! 🖥️ www.nationalholidays.com/springsale

The Paddle Steamer Waverley, isn't she beautiful?! ⛴️ The Waverley is the last seagoing passenger-carrying paddle steamer in the entire world, and you have the opportunity to travel on it yourself this June! Recently restored to her original 1940s style, the impressive towering funnels and timber decks of Paddle Steamer Waverley provide a magnificent venue to enjoy the Welsh scenery from a different perspective. With free time in Llandudno and Liverpool also included, this three-day trip promises sightseeing, shopping and a whole lot of steam, too! ☎️ 03332 342 498 🖥️ https://www.nationalholidays.com/events/sailing-and-maritime/paddle-steamer-waverley

Jersey, Guernsey & Sark 🏖️ On this relaxing break, we spend three nights in Guernsey before flying across to neighbouring Jersey for another three nights. We also take a step back in time as we venture across to the tiny island of Sark, the crown jewel of the Channel Islands, nestled between Guernsey and Jersey. With plenty to discover, this enchanting escape to some of the UK’s most idyllic islands won’t disappoint. ☀️🤩 Find out more👉 https://www.nationalholidays.com/britain/uk-islands/channel-islands https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P7DlKvo8Vjk

Jersey’s Battle of Flowers by Air Every summer, the charming Channel Island of Jersey stages a fabulous floral extravaganza, the Battle of Flowers! Experience flower-festooned floats, musicians, dancers, and street entertainers that create a tremendous carnival atmosphere. With included grandstand tickets, access to behind-the-scenes preparations, return coach transfers, an included highlights tour, flights, and accommodation with breakfast and dinner. Book now from your nearest airport: https://www.nationalholidays.com/search-results?s=battle+of+flowers&c2=1&min=2023-12-12&max=2024-12-10&wa=243

If you've thought about travelling the beautiful Islands of Jersey, Guernsey and Sark, check out our video, as we head on an adventure these beautiful destinations! ✈️🚌 Check out the full trip details on our website: https://shorturl.at/hzLRU Have you been to Jersey, Guernsey or Sark? Let us know your favourite part of travelling there! 👇

This wet and windy weather has got us looking forward to spring (yes, already!). ☔ We have a fantastic selection of Flower Show Breaks for 2024, including the brand-new Hampton Court Palace and Tulip Festival Break! 🌷 The two day trip includes: 🚌 Return coach travel. 🛌 Overnight stay at a selected hotel with dinner & breakfast. 🛍️ Free time in London for shopping & sightseeing. 🌷 Admission to the Hampton Court Palace Tulip Festival. Find out more. 👉 https://www.nationalholidays.com/events/flower-shows-and-gardens

In the spirit of Halloween, we have taken the opportunity to explore some of the UK's most haunted towns and cities. 🎃🧛‍♂️ From the inspiration behind Bram Stoker’s Dracula, to the many ghostly sightings across the city of York. The UK has an eerie past, so let us take you on a journey to discover some of the most supposedly haunted destinations. 👻 👻 https://www.nationalholidays.com/blog/post/61-uk-most-haunted-destinations

✨Chase the Aurora Borealis in style!✨ Enjoy the beauty of this natural phenomenon from the sky with our Northern Lights Flight Experience. 🌌✈️ Book now with our sister company Omega Breaks. 👉 https://www.omegabreaks.com/itineraries/8832-northern-lights-flights

Did you know that the Isle of Wight is one of the UK's sunniest places? 🤩☀️ It's also one of our most popular UK destinations! Famous for miles of golden beaches, quaint resort towns and beautiful landscapes. Take a look at what some of our wonderful passengers had to say on our Isle of Wight Royals and Rails break. Find out more. 👉 https://www.nationalholidays.com/britain/england/isle-of-wight

Explore Sussex with us! 😍 There is so much to enjoy along the South Coast, and Sussex is no exception. From Brighton to Eastbourne, Lewes to Chichester, Sussex is perfect for a UK getaway! 🤩 Will you be joining us on a tour to the South Coast?

Warner Leisure Breaks on the Isle of Wight

Have you been thinking about exploring the beautiful scenery of the Isle of Wight? 🏖 Take a stroll through the seaside resort of Ryde, with its long stretch of golden sand, and bustling marina, as welll as the capital of the island, Newport. There is also the opportunity to check out Alum Bay and ‘The Needles’ viewpoint. A Warner Leisure Break is the perfect way to experience everything the Isle of Wight has to offer, whilst enjoying the comforts and amenities of the stunning Norton Grange Coastal Village. Limited availability for remaining 2023 departure dates. Find out more 👉 www.nationalholidays.com/britain/warner

British Travel Awards Voting

It's your last chance to vote in the 2023 British Travel Awards! 🏆 If you vote before the closing date on Saturday 30th September, the British Travel Awards will enter you into a fantastic prize draw! 🥳 Vote for your winner now 👉 https://britishtravelawards.com/btaform.php?nomLink=484

🚂A very relaxing snippet of one of our tour groups riding the Ziller Valley Steam Train, Austria. 🇦🇹 📸Video courtesy of driver Tony! 👉Check out our Train & Steam tours here https://www.nationalholidays.com/events/train-and-steam

André Rieu Maastricht - extra dates added!

Due to overwhelming popular demand, André Rieu has announced additional dates for his 'Christmastime with André Rieu' 2023 concerts! 🎻 Better still, he has announced a special guest performance by 15-year-old Emma Kok, who recently went viral with her rendition of 'Voila'. It's set to be a spectacular evening of music that will have you singing all the way home. 🎶 The trip wouldn't be complete without a visit to a traditional European Christmas market. 🎄 Expect delicious food, warming winter drinks, twinkling lights, and of course, traditional market stalls filled to the brim with festive delights. The festive fun doesn't stop there! To really get you in the Christmas spirit, you'll enjoy the sights of the beautiful town of Maastricht, famous for its historic buildings and lively squares, before heading to the MECC Maastricht for the André Rieu concert. You won't want to miss out on this one! Find out more 👉 https://www.nationalholidays.com/shows/music/classical/andre-rieu

The Great Laxey Wheel, Isle of Man

🙋‍♀️Hands up if you've always wanted to visit the Isle of Man? (Thank you to our driver Alistair for taking this wonderful video!)