Dubrovnik * Grand Villa Argentina Hotel

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1 Dubrovnik * Grand Villa Argentina Hotel Friday 12 th Friday 19 th September 2014 Our previous Dubrovnik holiday was such a success (many of you said it was the best ever) that we are delighted to return to the golden walled city of Dubrovnik in Croatia, one of the most celebrated beauty spots of the Mediterranean. The 5* Grand Villa Argentina Hotel is ideally situated at the most exclusive address in Dubrovnik and just a short walk from the Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The hotel has a prestigious seafront location offering spectacular sea views. Grand Villa Argentina is set in lush terraced gardens leading down to a private beach. As always, there will be two interesting excursions; the first exploring the delights of the Old Town of Dubrovnik and the second cruising around the Elaphite Islands on a private Dalmatian boat. Programme: Jack Stocken and Lorna Heaton will be hosting an informative and entertaining Bridge programme which will include Andrew Robson s Lessons and Chicago on most days and Gentle Duplicate every night, 9pm - 11pm. As usual, the standard is friendly Intermediate; the Bridge is not suitable for players that are used to a serious 24 board duplicate. IF YOU REQUIRE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CALL JACK AT YORKSHIRE BRIDGE ON OR jack@yorkshirebridge.com 1

2 Dubrovnik: The Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is constructed on a cliff and surrounded by ancient walls. Dubrovnik is one of the most celebrated beauty spots of the Mediterranean - a harmonious showcase of Venetian art and civil, religious and military architecture from the Renaissance and Baroque periods. Weather: The average temperature in September is 75 F / 24 C Grand Villa Argentina Hotel: The Villa Argentina was built as a gilded private residence at the beginning of the 20 th century and converted into a hotel complex in the 1950s, thus creating an exclusive enclave just minutes from the gates of Dubrovnik s old town. The hotel has a prestigious seafront location offering spectacular sea views. Grand Villa Argentina is set in lush terraced gardens leading down to a private beach. The location of Grand Villa Argentina offers guests the opportunity for quick trips into Dubrovnik, to learn of its coloured history, or for shopping in the boutiques of the walled city. The hotel offers various facial, beauty and body treatments, massages and therapies, a fully equipped gym and indoor/outdoor swimming pools, sauna and whirlpool to help guests relax. Leisure facilities: there is an outdoor pool overlooking the Adriatic and Dubrovnik Old Town, an indoor pool, whirlpool, sauna and gym. There is a wellness centre and spa which offers a variety of facial, beauty and body treatments, massages and therapies. It is advised to pre-book these treatments to avoid disappointment. Website: further details of the hotel may be found on 2

3 Bedrooms: All rooms are en-suite and uniquely decorated, combining tradition with modern comfort. Rooms are equipped with air conditioning, satellite TV, minibar, safety deposit box and high speed cable internet connection free of charge. Standard Room: Sea View Room: As above. As above and these rooms enjoy sea views. Sea View Room with balcony: As above and these rooms enjoy sea views with a balcony. Deluxe Room: Suite: The Deluxe rooms are larger than the standard rooms, have a small seating area and enjoy sea views. These are larger than the deluxe rooms and have an additional lounge, along with a sea view. Deluxe Room Sea view room with balcony Food: La Caravelle Restaurant offers both Croatian and International specialties; it extends onto a vast outside terrace, overlooking the hotel s gardens, the Adriatic Sea and Dubrovnik Old Town. Enjoy breakfast on the terrace in the sunshine. The Victoria Restaurant offers a gastronomic adventure, featuring Mediterranean and International cuisine and an extensive wine list. There is a lovely terrace to enjoy the spectacular views of Dubrovnik Old Town. Three evening meals will be eaten on the terrace in La Caravelle and four evening meals will be eaten in the Victoria restaurant. 3

4 EXCURSIONS 15 th September Dubrovnik Sightseeing & Cavtat / Konavle A professional guide will assist us in discovering the delights of Dubrovnik during a sightseeing tour, on foot, of the Old Town, surrounded by ramparts and fortresses. We will visit the Franciscan monastery with one of the oldest pharmacies in Europe and then travel to the old town of Cavtat where we will visit Vlaho Bukovac s house, one of the most famous Croatian Secession/Impressionist painters. Lunch will be served at the restaurant Leut in Cavtat which has a beautiful location and terrace, off the promenade. After lunch we continue to Konavle, the southernmost region in Croatia. We arrive at Ljuta and visit an authentic water mill dating back to the times of the Dubrovnik Republic, where we will be welcomed by girls dressed in traditional costumes. We will try dried figs and local drinks before returning to Dubrovnik. The cost of this excursion is 85 per person, including lunch, guide, coach transfers and entrance fees. 17 th September Elaphite islands We will embark on a traditional Dalmatian boat for a cruise along the majestic City Walls, around the peninsula of Lapad and towards the Elaphite islands. On the island of Sipan, we visit one of the best preserved summer residences in Dalmatia the Skocibuha Residence. Next stop will be the island of Lopud, the second largest and most developed of the Elaphite islands. With its mild Mediterranean climate, the lush Mediterranean and subtropical vegetation as well as its interesting maritime history, Lopud is an exceptionally attractive destination. Lunch will be served at the restaurant Obala located just a stones throw from the water, serving some of the best fish and seafood. After lunch we slowly cruise back to the port of Gruz while making a last stop on the island of Kolocep. From the port of Gruz we will be transferred back to the hotel by bus. The cost is 85 per person, including lunch, guide, private boat, coach transfer and entrance fees. 4

5 Transport, Prices and Booking Conditions Booking & Deposit: Transport: Please note: Please note that bookings will not be confirmed or accepted without a booking form and non-refundable deposit cheque for 250. Please book early so that we can try to accommodate any requests you may have. Scheduled flights with British Airways from Gatwick, - Dubrovnik. Please note that availability may be limited and flight seats will be booked on a first come first served basis. If you would like to travel independently then you may deduct 200 from the package price below. Package includes: Accommodation: BA return flight Gatwick Dubrovnik Coach transfer to the Hotel Argentina (twenty minutes) Bridge tuition Exclusive use of the Bridge room for the week Welcome drink in the hotel before dinner on the first evening The use of facilities within the hotel Half board accommodation as detailed below Price includes half-board accommodation as on page 3. Suites are available on request, subject to availability. Please note: rooms do vary in size and style. Yorkshire Bridge will do its utmost to ensure that requests are granted, but will treat all requests on a strictly first come first served basis. However rooming allocations are ultimately made at the hotel s discretion. Package Price: Standard Double Room: 2 sharing 1595 per person 1 person 1795 Sea View Double Room 2 sharing 1695 per person 1 person 2095 Sea View Double Room with Balcony 2 sharing 1795 per person 1 person 2295 Deluxe Room 2 sharing 1945 per person 1 person 2795 Suite 2 sharing 2045 per person 1 person 3095 Insurance: It is the responsibility of individuals to ensure they have adequate travel insurance for this trip, to include any activities in which they may be participating. On booking, a signature will be required to guarantee that you have, or will have, made the arrangements to insure your party as necessary. 5

6 Money: Cancellation: Ø Should the fall by more than 5% against the Euro before the beginning of July 2014, a surcharge, appropriate to the fall, will be charged to all clients on the package price and excursions. Ø Any name changes to flight tickets will be subject to a minimum fee of 120, directly passed on by BA (group flights are non-refundable & nonchangeable). Ø The deposit is non-refundable. Ø The full balance is due in early July Once the balance has been paid, it is non refundable. Air Travel Organisers Licensing (ATOL): Your flights are covered by ATOL licence 4013, Switzerland Travel Centre. ATOL exists to protect the public from losing money or being stranded abroad because of the failure of air travel firms. It gives comprehensive financial protection to 28 million people in the UK who buy flights every year. ARB Holidays & Yorkshire Bridge Liability: In all the arrangements we have made for your holiday, we have taken reasonable steps to ensure that the suppliers of the services used are of an acceptable standard. However, we would point out that we do not own or control the organisations providing transport or accommodation for your holiday. We cannot accept any liability for services provided (carriage by air, sea or land, accommodation and other space), where these services are interrupted by force majeure, which includes but is not limited to acts of God, adverse weather conditions, acts or threat of war, government action, strike, terrorism, civil unrest, fire, failure of public utilities, medical emergency, natural or nuclear disaster or airport closure. ARB Holidays and Yorkshire Bridge accept no liability for any mishap, loss, damage, illness, accident, or death that may occur on this trip. IF YOU REQUIRE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CALL JACK AT YORKSHIRE BRIDGE ON OR jack@yorkshirebridge.com 6

7 Office Use Only: DB Ent Ent Conf DUBROVNIK BRIDGE HOLIDAY 2014 BOOKING FORM Please fill in this form together with a deposit cheque for 250 per person made payable to Yorkshire Bridge (or pay online - preferable). Please return completed form and deposit to Jack Stocken at Yorkshire Bridge, 53 East Witton, North Yorkshire DL8 4SL. 1. I would like to book persons on the trip, detailed as below: Names including Title (Mr, Mrs etc) Room type (see page 3) (if flying, please enter Title, Christian Standard double / Sea View (no balc) name and Surname as on passport) Sea View with balc / Deluxe / Suite Insurance: Please sign below to state that you have taken out adequate insurance for your holiday and have agreed to the Terms and Conditions listed on our website Name Signature Next of Kin: Please provide the following details (IN BLOCK CAPITALS PLEASE) Name: Main Contact Number:.. 4. Own travel and dietary needs etc: Please note any supplementary requirements here, e.g. independent flights and/or transfers, vegetarian meals, allergies etc Please fully complete the section below in BLOCK CAPITALS: Address Telephone Mobile 7