Featuring
The Best of The UK
& Edinburgh
Europe’s leading patchwork and quilting show
The Festival of Quilts 2017—
NEC, Birmingham, England
Tour personally tailored for Patchwork at Homespun with personal hosts from Perth and return
Return economy airfares with Qatar- 30kg luggage Perth to London & 40kg lug-gage Edinburgh to Perth (2 pieces of luggage allowed)—Transit Lounge passes to Al Maha Transit Lounge, Doha on return journey
20 nights premium accommodation with 3, 4 & 5 night stays so you can truly relax and enjoy your holiday
Meals included: 20 x breakfast—9 x dinners—8 x lunches—1 x High Tea
FIVE star deluxe coach travel & FIRST CLASS train journey to Edinburgh
Just some of the included activities:
“A” reserve ticket to “An American in Paris” in London
London city sights & major attractions, Stonehenge, The Roman Baths, Shakespeare’s birthplace
Premium ticket to “Antony & Cleopatra” at Royal Shakespeare Theatre & Luxury Luncheon Cruise on Countess of Evesham
2 Day passes to Festival of Quilts, Many of The UK’s finest patchwork stores with private demonstrations, visit Shaukat & Co. London’s largest liberty supplier, visit Geoffrey (Tailor)’s Tartan Weaving Mill and Exhibition & New Lanark World Heritage Site, former 18th century cotton spinning mill village.
Ticket to Edinburgh Military Tattoo
Too many inclusions to mention…..
Hot off the Press
Sneak Peak
22 Day Tour
July 31 to August 22
Hot off the Press
Sneak Peak
Details
July 31 to August 22
Qatar Airways—Economy
31 July—Perth 2305 to Doha 0520 ~ 01 Aug—Doha 0640 to London 1200
21 Aug—Edinburgh 0830 to Doha 1730 ~ 22 Aug—Doha 0225 to Perth 1815
Flights
Hotels
LONDON
Raddison Blu Edwardian Vanderbilt
An elegant hotel in desirable South Kensington, the Radisson Blu Edwardian, Vanderbilt is located within the Royal Borough and within a 20 minute stroll of many shops and attractions including Harrods, Harvey Nichols and The Royal Albert Hall. The Natural History Museum and The V&A are within 5 minutes walking distance.
Discover the newly refurbished Grade II listed building, originally home to the Vanderbilt family.
BATH
Macdonald Bath Spa Hotel
Set in beautiful gardens, Macdonald Bath Spa Hotel features a luxury spa and award-winning restaurant. The hotel is a 10-minute walk from Bath Abbey.
The Vellore Restaurant is set in the former ballroom of the grand property, and serves an innovative British menu and world wine list. The Alfresco Restaurant and Terrace offers fruity cocktails and wonderful views. Located just 10 minutes’ walk from Bath centre, Macdonald Hotel is surrounded by the beautiful Somerset countryside.
BIRMINGHAM
Hilton Birmingham Metropole
With a prime location, close to the National Exhibition Centre (NEC), Genting Arena, and Resorts World entertainment complex, Hilton Birmingham Metropole gives you endless options for things to do and see nearby.
Details
July 31 to August 22 Hotels
LIVERPOOL
DooubleTree by Hilton
The DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Spa Liverpool is located in the heart of the city, just a short walk from the historic docks, lively Cavern Quarter and superb shopping on offer at Liverpool ONE.
From grand, sweeping staircases to Italian mosaic floors and original Corinthian columns – The DoubleTree, Liverpool offers you the ultimate in luxury accommodation, dining and relaxation right in the middle of town. Steeped in history it combines the splendour and elegance of a 19th century, grade II listed building, with all the modern day chic, vibrancy and sophistication of a 21st century hotel. The recently restored building, which dates back to 1865, boasts the very best in modern day, luxury ac-commodation.
EDINBURGH
Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh
Stylish and sophisticated, Radisson Blu Ed-inburgh is located on the historic Royal Mile in the heart of the city. Popular attractions such as Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood Palace and Edinburgh Vaults are within walking distance.
Each of our 238 elegant bedrooms and suites offers modern conveniences such as a pillow menu and Free high-speed, wireless Internet access. With 2 on-site restaurants, you won’t have to go far for a delicious meal, or just stay in and order room service.
ACCOMMODATION & ITINERARY INFORMATION
At each Hotel enjoy portage of your luggage & full breakfast each day
Twin share with a friend or single rooms are also available at single supplement rate
All inclusions/day tours have not been listed. A detailed itinerary will be provided nearer to the tour. Every effort will be made to ensure the itinerary is followed, however, occasionally changes are required to be made.
Itinerary
July 31 to August 22
LONDON—5 Nights—1 August to 6 August
~ Welcome dinner at Radisson Blu Edwardian Vanderbilt
~ City sights tour including major tourist stops, London Eye, Tower of London, Buckingham Palace, Greenwich Village
~ Visit Shaukat, The largest stockist of liberty cotton fabric in London
~ Champagne High Tea at “The Langham London” pre theatre
~ Prepare to be swept away by the breathless romance
and dazzling spectacle of “An American in Paris” at the
Dominion Theatre. “A” reserve ticket.
BATH—3 Nights—6 August to 9 August
~ Stonehenge & Roman Bath tour—discover the Vil-
lage of Bath
~ Cotswolds day tour with visit to Oxford & private
lunch at an English pub in the countryside
~ Dinner in Macdonald Bath Spa Hotel grand ball-
room plus dinner at “Jamies Italian” set in a gorgeous
Georgian conversion right in the heart of Bath
~ Day trip to Patchwork Basket, Newent &
Goosechase Quilting Cheltenham
BIRMINGHAM—4 Nights—9 August to 13 August
~ 2 Days Entry to The Festival of Quilts, NEC Birmingham
The Festival of Quilts – Europe’s leading patchwork and quilting
show. A celebration of quilting with over 300 exhibitors offering
essential supplies, extraordinary galleries from international artists
and a magnificent display of over 700 competition quilts – it’s the
ultimate quilting experience.
Itinerary
July 31 to August 22
EDINBURGH—5 Nights—16 August to 21 August
Welcome dinner at Hotel
City sights tour including Edinburgh Castle
Glasgow day trip including Hill House regarded as Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s finest domestic crea-tion, The Mackintosh House, Huntarian Gallery, & Glasgow Museum
Textile trail including New Lanark World Heritage Site & Hawick
Edinburgh Military Tattoo with cocktail reception prior to show
Special final night dinner
BIRMINGHAM Cont.—4 Nights—9 August to 13 August
~ Day trip to Warwick Castle & Stratford Upon Avon including Lunch Cruise, Birth-
place of Shakespeare, time to shop in this stunning market town & premium ticket to
“Antony & Cleopatra” at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre
~ First night dinner Hilton Restaurant with last night “Show & Tell” private dinner
~ Mystery day trip of Birmingham with lunch included
LIVERPOOL—3 Nights—13 August to 16 August
~ Day trip to Chester, a classic, contemporary city bursting
with must see treasures, 2000 years of history and spectacular
shopping including traditional
Sunday lunch at “The Grosve-
nor Hotel”
~ Liverpool is one of Europe's most popular city break
destinations and is famous as the birthplace of the
Beatles with numerous theatres, museums and art gal-
leries and is one of the worlds largest ports.
~ Dinner in the Restaurant of The DoubleTree by Hilton
Booking
Terms & Conditions COST
$11,950.00 per person twin share
$14,950.00 per person single supplement (own room)
Please note twin share is not guaranteed unless you have a travelling partner, we will endeavour to room
match you if we have another passenger willing to share, if not, the single supplement fare will apply.
BOOKINGS
To confirm your booking;-
1) Complete the attached booking form and attach a copy of your current passport, return it to
Launchpad as per the information on the booking form.
Please note your passport must have minimum of 6 months until date of expiry from the departure
date of 31 July 2017.
2) Pay your deposit by direct deposit, cheque or credit card (fee of 1.9% for cc) - as per information
on booking form.
3) Travel Insurance is highly recommended from this point forward, please check you are fully cov-
ered if using your credit card insurance.
We can arrange Travel Insurance with Cover-More at a reduced rate for our tour passengers of
15%. See booking form for more information and an approximate quote.
PAYMENTS—Progress payments can be made at any time if you wish to arrange a payment plan.
Deposit $1,950.00 —Due at time of booking to secure your seat
Balance $10,000.00 (twin share) —Due Friday 28 April, 2017
$13,000.00 (single supplement) - Due Friday 28 April, 2017
CANCELLATION POLICY
We highly recommend travel insurance from time of booking.
Cancellation prior to April 28, 2017 will incur $1,950.00 penalty
Cancellation from April 28, 2017 to May 26, 2017 will incur 50% penalty
Cancellation after May 26, 2017 will incur 100% penalty
CONTACT— Samantha Hickman—0433 382 208