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

samantha@launchpadgroup.com.au