Britain & Ireland

Paignton is part of the English Riviera and when you visit, you can see why! The palm trees that are dotted about the centre give the impression that you’re on a continental holiday and when the sun shines, you can imagine yourself being almost anywhere in the world. Paignton is a great place to base yourself for a holiday in Devon, not only do you have a whole host of things to do right on your doorstep, but you’re in an ideal location to explore the many fascinating surrounding areas aboard the coach.

Babbacombe lies just a mile from Torquay yet is light years away in character as Babbacombe is a very laid back, old world resort with breathtaking views from its cliff top position 240ft above Oddicombe beach, which can be reached via the famous Babbacombe Cliff Railway. The beautiful Babbacombe Downs has the highest promenade in the country and boasts attractive gardens and a theatre with only a short walk to shops, restaurants and cafés.

The Lake District is England’s largest National Park and is now a World Heritage site, home to Scafell Pike, the highest mountain in England and Wastwater, England’s deepest lake and thriving towns and villages like Bowness-on-Windermere, Keswick, Kendal, and many more.

The beautifully quaint, picturesque historic twin towns of East & West Looe are divided by their namesake river, which are joined by the Victorian, 7 arched bridge. Looe has a rich fishing history, still plying their trade today from the pretty little harbour, at high tide watch the small fishing boats unload their catch, which finds its way into the local eating establishments.

Located on the beautiful south coast of Cornwall, Falmouth is built on the banks of the Fal estuary, known as the Carrick Roads, which is the third largest natural harbour in the world and the town, its port and docks are a hive of activity all year round.