Holidays!

Do you have any holiday experiences (good or bad) or any holiday tips you would like to share? Please send to rpoas@blueyonder.co.uk

Updated 18th June, 2008

VISITING NAIRN?

A retired colleague from Grampian is offering accommodation in a new apartment in Nairn. The apartment will be ready in about two weeks when the web site will be updated with interior photos. It is to be equipped to a high standard and is ideally located for a golf holiday.

Details are available on www.nairngolfholidays.com

Any questions or views just call the number on the above website.

Parking At Glasgow Airport

With ref to contributor who had a bad parking experience at Glasgow airport, can I suggest you try www.parksafe.co.uk also at the airport . We paid £15.50 for 8 days and the service was excellent. In fact when we returned it was pouring rain and the bus driver did his best to drop everyone as close to their cars as possible
J McWilliams (Strathclyde)

Cruise Holidays

Having just booked a second cruise with CruisingCoast2Coast, Woking, I would recommend that anyone considering such a holiday might care to contact Tony Robinson of that company.  Tony hails from the Emerald Isle and is a very helpful and genuine operator   His contact number is 01483 725810.
 
Incidentally, does anyone know of a company which provides reasonably priced secure parking at or near Southampton between 6 and 20 May?   I shall be staying overnight with my son near Sandhurst and driving from there to Southampton on 6 May..
 
My email address is bill.peden@virgin.net
 
Bill Peden L & B 

 

TRAVEL INSURANCE

Northern Ireland RPOA have recently introduced a new Travel Insurance plan provided by AXA PPP Healthcare and are now in a position to offer this to all retired officers in Scotland.

Basically they are offering annual worldwide insurance with no age restriction and medical history disregarded (provided you can state that you are fit to fly), 183 days max per year with a 95 days max per trip.

Insurance runs from 1st November each year.

Cost: £90.72 single, £136.50 per couple and £145 per family.

Further info and applications to NIRPOA (Sam, Janet or Karen on 028 9039 3568)

Emergency Service Holiday offer

HALF PRICE HOLIDAYS in the sunny Western Algarve. Open to all emergency service personnel and their families.

Come and enjoy the friendly atmosphere that the Tempomar, a quiet family holiday complex in the Western Algarve can offer.

Situated in the village of Burgau a short stroll to the safe beach, Tempomar consists of one and two bedroom apartments surrounding mature gardens and pool areas with all facilities exclusive to Tempomar clients.

Make the most of cheaper flights with our flexible arrival and departure day availability. If required Car hire or transfer pick up from the airport can be arranged.

Click on to our website to view more information and photographs.

Quote emergency service offer when making any enquiry to ensure 50% discount on accommodation rates shown on Burgauholidays website.

GOLFERS - we can obtain discounts on most Algarve courses.

Website www.burgauholidays.com/index.html

Email: burgauholidays@mail.telepac.pt

Fax: 00351 282 697281

Phone: 00351 282697290

LAH Travel Largs

Croatia, Pula 3*
12th Oct, 7 nights, half board
Departing Glasgow,
Family of 3 £815 total

P&O Cruises onboard VENTURA
31st August 12 nights
Canary Islands Cruise
Sails from Southampton
£1189pp + £35 pp onboard credit based on an inside cabin
Call for cabin upgrades

LAH Travel Largs
10 Main Street
Largs KA30 8AB

Tel : 01475 689333
Fax : 01475 689899
Email : info@lahlargs.com
Web : www.lahlargs.com

HOLIDAY BARGAINS FOR RETIRED OFFICERS

LAH Largs, is an independant travel company which is fully ABTA bonded and part of the Hays Independance Group and is run by retired police officer, David Anton.

The shop is in Largs, Ayrshire but a branch will be opening in Edinburgh soon.
In the meantime, all Edinburgh and Borders business will be conducted by another retired police officer, via homeworking.

We offer competitive prices and since we are independant, can book holidays with ANY travel company and will also book flights only, family packages, tailor made holidays, weekend breaks, car hire, airport parking etc.

We have a member of staff with over 30 years experience in the travel industry and a long haul specialist who has travelled the world for specific advice.

As an offer to our former colleagues we will offer a professional service,where you can be guaranteed that your details will be safe and we will only place you in recommended accommodation. All tickets will be dispatched via secure delivery.

We will DISCOUNT ALL BOOKINGS on a pro rata basis depending on the package / flights etc and detail how much you have saved by booking through us.

All we require is your itinerary and we will quote you within 1 working day. An out of hours appointment service is available for shift workers.

Contact Details
Website : www.lahlargs.com Enquiries : info@lahlargs.com
LAH Travel Largs
10 Main Street
Largs KA30 8AB
Tel : 01475 689333
Fax : 01475 689899

The Cruck Cottage, Torthorwald

The Cruck Cottage, Shieldhill Road, Torthorwald, Dumfries, was originally constructed in the mid 18th century or thereabouts.

It is of the ‘cruck’ construction common at that time, i.e. the main supports consist of oak crucks or trunks, which support the roof. The roof consists of purlin beams and branch rafters, laid with heather turf, and thatched with rye straw. The original walls would be of clay or turf, but are now built with rubble and lime mortar.

It is the only building of its type remaining in the area.

The Cruck Cottage Heritage Association has recently completed a complete restoration of the cottage, and it has been fully furnished with genuine Victorian furniture and artefacts.

The cottage can be visited at any time of the year, and is well worth a visit.

For further information, please visit our website at www.cruckcottage.co.uk or telephone 01387750202.

Bill Lawson (Ex Dumfries and Galloway)
Chairman, Cruck Cottage Heritage Association.

 

Hilton/Saga Breaks

We have just spent an excellent 4 day Hilton/Saga Break at the York Hilton Hotel. These Hilton breaks are good value and the hotels are good quality and situated in convenient situations. The breaks include full buffet breakfasts and dinner on some nights, e.g. 4 nights includes 2 dinners worth at least £25 pp per meal. Watch out for the price of their alcohol! Bring your own is recommended.

Andrew McMillan
D & G

St. Andrews, Fife. Holiday Accomodation for Police Staff

The International Police Association have leased a three bedroom property in central St Andrews, which in turn will be available for rent to police staff. The property will be available from mid September. It comprises three bedrooms (two twin rooms and a family room with a double and bunk beds). Each room has a lock for security and privacy. There is a lounge, fully fitted kitchen and a toilet / shower room. The property is furnished to a very high standard, with a TV/ DVD/CD player in each room.
The rates are £10 per person per night (£5 for children aged 5 -16yrs; children under 5 free) for Members of the International Police Association. Non members rates are £12 and £6 respectively. There is no minimal rental period, i.e. it can be rented for a day, weekend, week etc. Likewise there is no minimum occupancy, rooms can be rented on a single occupancy basis at no additional cost beyond the per person rate.
Please contact Tom Crozier or Det Insp Lee Dickson for further information and bookings.
Contact details;
1. Tom Crozier,Tel; 01592 418409 (work); 01333 310044 (home)
Headquarters Crime Management,
Fife Constabulary Police Headquarters,
e-mail; tom.crozier@fife.pnn.police.uk (work) or pauline_crozier@hotmail.com (home)
Detroit Road, Glenrothes, Fife, KY6 2RJ
2. Lee Dickson Tel; 01334 418726 (work)
Fife Constabulary Station
Carslogie Road, Cupar, Fife, KY15 4HY
e-mail; lee.dickson@fife.pnn.police.uk (work)

Parking at Glasgow

I have just returned from a most enjoyable holiday in Gran Canaria only to have it almost spoiled by the staff of Direct Parking, Murray Street, Paisley. They are the most rude, crude and unhelpful people I have met in many a year. Avoid them if you can.
D.McL L&B.

INFORMATION FOR CARAVAN ENTHUSIASTS

For more years than I care to remember I have enjoyed the freedom of the caravan holiday and only last year discovered a most delightful privately owned site in Wigtownshire which other like minded enthusiasts may wish to visit.
 
Located three miles south of Wigtown, Drumroamin Farm Site is privately owned and is well positioned overlooking Wigtown Bay and the Galloway hills.  It has first class shower/toilet block, laundry room facilites and an indoor playroom and sitting area.  The site can accommodate 20 caravans on very generous pitches all with electric hook ups and there is ample space to cater for tents.   The area is fantastic for fishing, golf, bird watching and walking.  For more information log on to www.drumroamin.co.uk
 
Well worth a visit and I can assure you - you will not be disappointed.   Moira Winchester ex  Aberdeen City / Grampian.

 

Sea Bird Centre - North Berwick

We paid a visit last week to the Seabird Centre at North Berwick and had a marvellous time. There are fascinating exhibits and live video links with the Bass Rock and other islands off the coast.  Thousands of sea birds are presently in residents and it is truly a sight to behold.
Andrew McMillan, D&G

Lanzarote

We wanted a week in the sun in the lead up to last Christmas and decided to try Lanzarote.
Various people recommended the Lanzarote Princess at Playa Blanca so we decided to give it a go. We booked with Thomsons (www.Thomson.co.uk) and flew from Newcastle which is a terrific, compact and trouble free airport. Our holiday was excellent and the hotel was first class.  Food, facilities and location could not have been better as far as we were concerned. The hotel is a nice walking distance from the centre of Playa Blanca which has shops and restaurants to suit all tastes. The walk along the sea front promenade is very pleasant both during the day and in the evening.
We will be returning next December so I cannot say better than that!
Andrew McMillan - Dumfries & Galloway Branch