The popular resort of Bournemouth has been attracting visitors ever since its birth in the 19th century, and today it is as much of a tourist attraction as ever. Essentially Victorian in character, it is justly described as the Garden City of the South with over 2000 acres of superb parks and gardens. There are miles of glorious seafront with golden beaches, a superb pier, excellent shopping arcades and a wide choice of theatre entertainment.

• EXCURSIONS INCLUDED:
• Full day excursion travelling via the New Forest to Portsmouth, the flagship of maritime England whose attractions include the Historic Dockyard with those famous ships HMS Victory, the Mary Rose and HMS Warrior, plus the new Spinnaker Tower.
• Short day to the city of Salisbury with its abundance of historical buildings throughout the city including the majestic Salisbury Cathedral, Britain’s tallest, standing at 123 metres.
• OPTIONAL EXCURSION
• Full day commencing with a morning drive to the Isle of Purbeck where we see the quaint thatched village of Corfe Castle and spend some time in the resort of Swanage, described as the gem of the Dorset Coast. Afternoon visit Poole Quay with its harbour, marina and pottery shop.