A wonderful world of choiceISSUE NUMBER 22 - AUTUMN 2012

Designed especially for groupholiday and event organisers,Go Travelling provides you withall the latest news and viewsfrom just for groups! who have awealth of experience, spanningdecades, in helping group or-ganisers plan the perfect holi-day for their members.

In this issue we feature a selection of

tours to some of our most popular Euro-

pean destinations as we see yet more

groups head off to explore the cultural,

historical and scenic sights that can be

found throughout Europe.

On many of our tours you will find that

just for groups! use the services of lo-

cally based guides in order to bring that

added touch to an excursion that can only

be gained through using their local knowl-

edge and experience.

We hope you like this small taster of tours

from our European selection, each of

which can be ‘tailor made’ to meet your

own groups specific requirements - as

meeting your needs is our speciality!

With 2012 generally proving to be a diffi-

cult year for the travel industry we’re de-

lighted to report that the group travel

sector has again remained bouyant. The

outlook for 2013 is already shaping up to

be another good year for just for groups!,

with our own bookings more than 23%

ahead of this same period last year, so

groups are clearly good for the economy

of Britain!

Make sure you look out for our ‘missing

word’ competition in this issue and the

chance to win a ‘free weekend break’ for

two people including dinner, bed and

breakfast!

We hope you enjoy our latest issue ofGo Travelling and please do not hesi-tate to contact Fiona, Hannah, Sally orSuzanne for assistance with your fu-ture holiday plans.

Harold BurkeSales Director

OUR LATEST SELECTION OF EU-ROPEAN TOURS FOR GROUPS in-clude an amazing range ofdestinations featuring many hid-den gems within their wellplanned programme of excur-sions.

From popular tours, on welltrodden routes, to tours that ap-peal to the discerning traveller,our European selection coversevery aspect and each tour canbe ‘tailor made’ by the just forgroups! team to meet your owngroups specifications to includetravel by coach or air.

Within this issue of Go Travellingwe have provided you with asmall taste from our Europeanoffering to whet your appetitestarting with the ever popular‘Tyrolean All Inclusive’.

A TASTE OF EUROPE!Welcome tothe latestissue of

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Enjoy a locally guided tour of the

charming old town of Innsbruck

where you will see the famous

Golden Roof, built by Emperor Max-

imilian, and the Imperial Palace.

We visit the Olympic Bergisel Ski

Jump and Museum (included), by

cable-car and lift, for beautiful panoramic views over Inns-

bruck. In the afternoon we visit Ambras Castle (in-

cluded) with its impressive art collections and gardens to

round off a wonderful excursion.

This morning we enter a world of

crystal as we visit the fascinating

Swarovski Museum (included),

which features the world’s largest

crystal and light and sound sensory

exhibitions, for a truly magical expe-

rience. Later in the day we travel to

Achensee via a rare steam cog railway (included) for a boat

trip (included) on the shimmering waters of Lake Achensee

which affords wondrous views of the surrounding scenery.

Another thrilling day travelling by

train (included) along the pictur-

esque Ziller Valley from Mayrhofen

to Fuegen whilst enjoying a glass of

schnapps and traditional music as

we soak up the atmosphere. Our

journey continues to the impressive

Krimml Waterfalls (included) which at 380 metres are the high-

est in Europe and a unique natural wonder that can also be

viewed from afar as they plunge down their three stages as a

subglacial stream.

Today a locally guided tour (in-

cluded) of historic Salzburg where

the spirit of Mozart still fills the

streets of the old city. Discover the

Baroque cathedral of the ‘Rome of

the Alps’, the Residence - a majestic

edifice of the 16th century, Mozart’s

Square and the Getreidegasse shopping lane. After lunch (in-

cluded) take a funicular (included) to admire the old city from

the panoramic fortress of Hohensalzburg followed by some

free time.

THE 2013 ‘TYROLEAN ALL INCLUSIVE’The picture book villages of the Austrian Tyrol transform during the summer months into tranquil havens offering

crisp mountain air, lush flower-filled rolling meadows and soaring mountain ranges making them an ideal base for

a scenic and cultural group holiday.

On our featured 8 day ‘Tyrolean All Inclusive’ itinerary you will enjoy lots of added just for groups! value within the

price so you get to experience the very best of this delightful region.

our group price includes:

• All coach travel from your locally selected joining points • Return Channel crossings • An overnight stop each way

to include dinner and breakfast • 5 nights in resort on a full board basis with buffet breakfast, lunches and 3 course

set menu evening dinners • Free bar serving local wine, beer and soft drinks in resort (conditions apply) • Four in-

cluded excursions with admissions as stated • The service of a local guide in Innsbruck • Admission to the Bergisel

ski jump and museum - via cable car and lift • Admission to Ambras Castle & Gardens • Admission to the world fa-

mous Swarovski Museum • Included steam cog railway trip to Achensee • Included boat trip on Lake Achensee •

Included Ziller Valley train-ride with a glass of schnapps and traditional music • Admission to Krimml Waterfalls •

The service of a local guide in Salzburg • Free place allowance

The holiday is based on the 3 star Hotel Andrea, or similar, situated in the middle of the idyllic Tyrolean village of Alpbach. This is a smallfamily-run hotel, with bar, sun terrace and panoramic restaurant typical of a traditional Tyrol hotel. Prices are available for alternative 3and 4 star hotels on request.

All prices for this tour are based on departures in May, June & October from £399 to £439 per person. Departures in July, August & September from

£459 to £469 per person. Subject to a minimum group size of 35 persons.

8 Daysby Coachfrom only

£399per person

Departures throughoutMay to

October 2013

Your four featured excursions

This break is based on accommodation in the 3 star Best Western Parc des Expositions or similar

With easy public transport access (4km from Paris central) to all of Paris' most famous monuments and places of interest, the hotel offers a lift, 52 air-conditioned rooms, with bathroom, TVand a courtesy tray on arrival. The hotel has a pleasant bar and its own private garden.

All prices for this tour are based on departures during April to October from £369 to £399 per person. Subject to a minimum group size of 35 persons.

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More European adventures with just for groups!...

Our tour today takes in Pula with a guided tour of the former naval

base of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Its amphitheatre - one of the

largest the Romans ever built - is the jewel of the city. We have lunch

(included) in Pula before making our way to Rovinj, a small town built

upon a rocky peninsula and one of the most attractive towns of Croa-

tia. Here you can stroll through the narrow streets and thereby pass

the lions of Saint Marc’s, which guard the palace, the Church of St.

Eufemia, one of the most beautiful examples of the local Baroque architecture, and the bustling

port area. We then continue to Porec where our guided tour will include the Euphrasian Basilica

from the 6th century and inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997.

An amazing “nature day” today in the Plitvice Lakes National Park,

a majestic site in the heart of the wooded mountains of Mala Kapela

(550m). We explore this outstanding park in all its natural beauty,

where 12 lakes and waterfalls run into each other to form a most

sumptuous landscape. After lunch (included) we will take a pleasant

boat trip (included) on the lake of Kozjak, followed by a walk from the

largest to the smallest waterfall ending at the upper lake of Galovac,

before our onward trip by panoramic train (included) to round off an-

other memorable day.

Another fascinating excursion as we make our way to Krk, the largest

Adriatic island. After a guided tour of the city and some free time at

your leisure, we head to Punat and board a boat heading to the island

of Kosljun, which is famous for its Franciscan monastery. We will visit

St. Mary’s Church, which was built in the 15th century and houses a

rich art collection, before continuing to Baska in the very south of the

island. Hidden in a bay, this bathing resort stretches out along a beach

of 2km which is considered to be one of the most beautiful beaches of the Adriatic. Then on-

wards to Vrbnik, a picturesque small town nestled onto a rock above the sea. After a short walk

through the historic centre, you will be invited to taste a local wine with ham and cheese (in-

cluded). We enjoy lunch (included) en route back to our resort hotel.

Today we make our way to Opatija, which used to be 'the' bathing re-

sort of the crowned heads during the Austro-Hungarian Empire. From

the splendour of this period, the so-called 'Nice of the Adriatic' has

been able to conserve villas in neo-Baroque, neoclassical and Vene-

tian-Gothic style as well as charming old palaces. They can be viewed

whilst walking down the seaside promenade, the famous 'Lungomare'.

In the park of the villa Angiolina, you can admire countless exotic

plants, which have flourished for more than a century. After lunch (included) we visit the famous

Postojna Cave (included). You will be amazed by the stalactite formations which are veritable

artworks. We then explore the cave by train (included) and thereby pass through 20km of spec-

tacular galleries and halls.

'THE OTHER CROATIA' - EXPLORINGISTRIA & THE BAY OF KVARNER’Croatia has established itself as a beautiful alternative to the Mediterranean islands, wherecrystal waters and radiant sunshine offer warm and tranquil days amid a welcoming culturethat sees tourist numbers grow year on year. The Istrian Riviera, by the shores of the Adriaticsheltered by the mountains of neighbouring Italy and Austria, has many attractions from theRoman history of Pula to the inland marvels of Slovenia’s Postojna Caves just waiting to be ex-plored.

On our featured ‘The Other Croatia’ 6 day holiday our included excursions will ensure there isalways something new to discover each day about this wonderful region.

our group price includes: Return flights from selected regional airports to Trieste • Return airport/hotel transfers • 5 nights in the chosen 3 star hotel category, double

or twin room • 5 breakfasts (buffet), 4 lunches and 5 dinners (3 course set menu or buffet) • Four included excursions as stated • Krk: boat transfers to and from Kosljun • Krk:

wine tasting with ham and cheese in Vrbnik • Plitvice Lakes National Park: boat cruise and train ride • The guided tours of: Pula (2h), Porec (1h) and Krk (1h) • The entries to the

following sites: Pula: the Amphitheater, Porec: the Basilica, Plitvice Lakes National Park, Krk: the Franciscan monastery in Kosljun, Postojna: the cave • Free place allowance

This holiday is based in a 3 star hotel such as the Hotel Valamar Pical or Valamar Zagreb in Porec or the Hotel Park in Pula or similar.

Valamar Pical 3* Poreč Located on the west coast of the green Istrian peninsula, Hotel Pical is set by the sea approximately a 10 minute walk from the historic centre of Poreč. Many rooms have balconies

with views of the pine trees and the sparkling waters of the Adriatic. The hotel has a Lift, shaded lobby bar, pool bar and cocktail bar.

Valamar Zagreb 3* Poreč Surrounded by beautiful Mediterranean gardens, Hotel Zagreb is a short walk to the picturesque old town of Poreč. The hotel has a Lift and outdoor pool. The spacious rooms

overlook the surrounding pine forest and Peskera Bay, where local fishing and sailboats shimmer on a bright blue sea. All rooms have private balconies with views.

Hotel Park 3* near Pula The Park is situated in a quiet location 4kms from the historic centre of Pula. Hotel facilities include a lift, reception hall, TV room, terrace and a gazebo. All the public areas are air-

conditioned. The rooms are well equipped including satellite TV, telephone, hairdryer, bath with shower and seaview balcony.

All prices for this tour are based on departures by air from Gatwick to Trieste in April & October from £469 to £489 per person. Departures in May, June & September are priced from £519 to £539 per person. Subject to a minimum

group size of 25 persons and confirmation of flight prices at the time of booking. Flight details are also available from other UK airports to Trieste, Pula or Zagreb on request.

6 Daysby Air

from only

£469per person

Departures throughoutApril, May, June, Septem-

ber &October 2013

Your four featured excursions

Today we see and explore some of the most beautiful sites and impor-

tant monuments of this charming city including a trip up to the Eiffel

Tower (included) and a wonderful scenic cruise on the Seine River (in-

cluded). We make a photo-stop (traffic permitting) at the Trocadero

with exceptional views of the Eiffel Tower before our visit to Claude

Monet’s impressive house and gardens at Giverny (included). Then in

the evening, enjoy a typical French 3-course dinner in a local restau-

rant which is included.

Today we travel to the magnificent château at Fontainebleau* (in-

cluded according to season) (*or Chantilly or Vaux-le-Vicomte) and

spend the morning discovering its grounds, gardens and lakes. With

34 Kings of France having spent time here, there is certainly plenty to

see and do. In the afternoon we return to Paris to see the beautiful

Jardins de Luxembourg (included), take time to stroll in its rose gar-

dens or perhaps catch sight of an enthusiast sailing a model boat on

its beautiful lake.

On this morning’s half day excursion we travel to the Palace of Ver-

sailles (included) and its gardens before enjoying a guided tour (in-

cluded) of one of the most famous Bohemian areas of Paris, the Latin

Quarter and St. Michel, former hangout for students and intellectuals

in the days of Sartre, Camus and Beckett. The remainder of the day is

free for you to explore Paris at your leisure.

‘PARIS GARDENS and CHATEAUX’On this special Gardens and Chateaux tour you will enjoy a taste of the French capital fol-lowed by the peace and tranquillity of some wonderful gardens. Just outside the city lie historiclocations such as Versailles, which provide a pleasant contrast to the pace and bustle of citylife. This tour also incorporates an unmissable visit to Monet’s Garden and the Jardins de Lux-embourg.

This 5 day tour provides a real taste of France and our three memorable excursions really en-capsulate the beauty and charm alongside some of the fascinating history this region has tooffer.

5 Daysby Coachfrom only

£369per person

Departures throughoutApril to

October 2013

our group price includes: All coach travel from your locally selected joining

points • Return Channel crossings • 4 nights accommodation in your chosen hotel in a

twin or double room • 4 Continental Breakfasts (Prices for dinner on request) • 1 set

menu Dinner in a local restaurant • Three included excursions with entrances as stated

• Guided tour of the Latin Quarter • Entry to Eiffel Tower • Seine boat cruise (approx 1 hour)

• Entry to Monet’s House & Gardens • Entry to Versailles Palace & Gardens • Entry to

Jardins de Luxembourg • Entry to Chantilly or Fountainebleau or Vaux-le-Vicomte gar-

dens • Free place allowance

Your three featured excursions

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From our initial base in Krakow we enjoy a guided walk-

ing tour (included) of this fascinating city visiting Wawel

Castle and cathedral, the famous open squares, the

majestic Cloth Hall, Town Hall and Jagelonian Univer-

sity. The final part of our tour takes us to visit Kazimierz,

the Jewish quarter and one of the oldest synagogues in

Poland. The remainder of the day is free to explore

Krakow at leisure.

Today we depart Krakow and make our way towards

Wroclaw. En-route we visit the moving concentration

camp museum of Auschwitz (included) - Birkenau -

where this former concentration camp is preserved as a

lasting memorial of the atrocities undertaken across

Poland. We then continue on to Wroclaw for our next

overnight stop, Poland’s very own 'Venice' with its

canals, main square and cathedrals and colourful build-

ings.

This morning our guided tour includes visits to the

Cathedral and to see the famous Raclawice painting in

Wroclaw commemorating a victory against the Rus-

sians. Over the centuries Wroclaw has also been ruled

by Austria, Bohemia, Prussia and Germany influencing

its colourful history and architecture. We then travel on-

wards to our next overnight destination Poznan to visit

its historic centre with a guided tour included.

Our tour continues today as we travel to Warsaw, stop-

ping en-route in Nieborow to see its sumptuous palace

and gardens (included). We continue by way of Fred-

eric Chopin’s birthplace at Zelazowa Wola, which has

become a veritable shrine to him, where we make a

stop (included) before continuing on to Warsaw for the

next two nights of our tour, leaving time to explore this

wonderful historic city.

Our guided tour today (included) visits the reconstructed

Old Town of Warsaw, completely destroyed in WWII, in-

cluding the Royal Castle and various monuments. Fin-

ish with a stroll in Lazienki Park.( literally Baths Park or

Royal Baths) which is the largest park in Warsaw occu-

pying 76 hectares of the city center. The park-and-castle

complex lies in Warsaw's Downtown on Ujazdów Av-

enue on the 'Royal Route' linking the Royal Castle with

Wilanów Palace to the south.

This morning we travel to one of the most important pil-

grimage sites in the Christian world to visit the Paulinus

Monastery (included) at Jasna Gora and its famous

Black Madonna and Child icon. Jasna Góra's most valu-

able treasure is the miraculous painting of Our Lady. Be-

cause of this painting, Jasna Góra became Poland's

most famous sanctuary among the numerous sites to

Marian devotion throughout the country. The Miraculous

presence of the image continues to attract pilgrims from

all over the world. Return to Krakow.

‘ROMANTIC POLAND’Poland is a fascinating country, a land of contrasts whose rich tapestry is interwoven by equalperiods of greatness and great tragedy. Our tour commences from the historic city of Krakowwhere the medieval centre has been passionately restored and is now listed as a UNESCOWorld Heritage Site for its fine architecture.

On this 8 day tour we take a journey to the heart of Poland in the footsteps of Chopin includingsome significant visits along the way. This special touring programme includes stops in the re-gions of Krakow, Wroclaw, Poznan and Warsaw.

our group price includes: English speaking tour escort • Return flights to Krakow from selected regional airports • Return airport/hotel transfers • 7 nights dinner, bed

& breakfast in Krakow (3 nights), Wroclaw (1 night), Poznan (1 night) and Warsaw (2 nights) • Touring excursions as stated • Guided tours of Krakow, Wroclaw, Poznan and War-

saw • Admission to Krakow Cathedral • Admission to Wawel Castle • Admission to the oldest synagogue in Kazimierz • Admission to Auschwitz concentration camp museum •

Admission to Wroclaw Cathedral & Raclawice Rotunda • Admission to Nieborow Palace Museum • Admission to Warsaw Royal Castle & Lazienki Park • Admission to Paulinus

Monastery at Jasna Gora • Free place allowance

The holiday is based on using hotels of 3 star standard with lifts. Full details of each hotel will be provided at the time of enquiry. Regular hotels used for this tour include.

Krakow area: ���� Hotel Swing ��� Hotel Alexander Wroclaw area: ��� Hotel Haston ���� Hotel Qubus

Poznan area: ��� Hotel Lion ��� Hotel Poland Warsaw area: ��� Hotel De Silva ��� Hotel Best Western Felix

All prices for this tour are based on departures by air from Gatwick (Prices are available from other regional airports on request) from April to October from £759 to £789 per person. Subject to a minimum group size of 25 persons

and confirmation of flight prices at the time of booking.

8 Daysby Air

from only

£759per person

Departures throughoutApril to

October 2013

Your six featured touring daYs

Please Note: Supplements for single rooms on application. Prices for other 3 and 4 star hotels, departure airports and alternative tour itineraries are available on request at the

time of enquiry. Full programme details will be provided at the time of enquiry for the featured tours and are subject to change without notice. Some of the featured excursions may

not be suitable for people with mobility problems and alternative excursions are available on request.

The tours featured represent just a small selection from our extensive range of coach, cruise and air holidays within Europe. For details of our complete holidayrange please call Fiona, Hannah, Sally or Sue on 01603 886740, or visit our website www.justforgroups.co.uk

We have hundred’s of tours to choose from including: A wide range of Ocean & River Cruises, Themed & Special Interest events, UK & European tours, Rail tours and Long Haul

holidays and much, much more!

01603 886740

Meet the team: Sally, Carol, Harold,Suzanne, Hannah, Simon and Fiona

just for groups! The Old Bakery, QueensRoad, Norwich NR1 3PL

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Dennis WheatleyDennis and his Kent ram-bling members always en-counter wonderfulscenery on their walks in-cluding this spectacularWelsh landscape.

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Breaking news...COMING SOON...Our next issue of Go Travelling - issue 23 -

will be out shortly and feature a selection of

tours, by air and sea, to Ireland. For ad-

vance details call the just for groups!

team today on 01603 886740 or email us at

sales@justforgroups.co.uk

NEW SUMMER 2013BROCHURE - OUT NOW!The new summer 2013

brochure, from our sister com-

pany Grand UK Holidays, is

out now and packed full of

tours that the just for groups!

team can 'tailor make' exclu-

sively for your group! For

your personal copy of their

brochure call or email us

today!

SMALL IS BEAUTIFUL!If you are one of the many group leaders

who find it difficult to attract enough mem-

bers for a holiday of your own then help is

at hand. We have been working with group

leaders, from all around the country, to help

introduce like-minded groups so they can

join together to ensure they have enough

members between them in order to enjoy a

'tailor made' holiday. For more informa-tion call Sally today on 01603886740.

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Our group trip to Krakow started really early on

a wet Sunday morning as we gathered at

Stansted for our flight. We couldn’t check in

any luggage due to a baggage handlers’

strike which resulted in a steep learning curve in mini-

malist packing to be able to get all our necessities into

our cabin baggage!

Following our 'eventful' flight from Stansted we were met

in Krakow by Jim, our 'just for groups!' tour escort, who

gave us a warm welcome and saw to it that we all ar-

rived safely at the Swing Hotel, our excellent home for

the next five nights. We had most of the day at leisure

before we joined Jim in the bar for a welcome drink and

a run through of the week’s itinerary. Monday saw us

bright and refreshed and looking forward to our day in

Krakow, which started with a walking tour with

Christophe, a local guide. The old town of Krakow is an

ideal size for the tourist as everything is accessible by

foot, and apart from the slope up to the Royal Castle on

Wawel Hill, it is all fairly flat. Our guided tour started at

the 15th century Barbican and took us across what used

to be the moat, and through the gate in what remains of

the city walls. In the 19th century the moat was filled in

and the walls replaced by a delightful park called the

Planty, which encircles the old town with pleasant

wooded paths and green open spaces.

A short walk from the gate brought us into the Market

Square which is lively and colourful with plenty of cafes

and an ideal place to relax and take in the sights. Our

guide took us to the Collegium Maius dating from 1400

and the oldest university building in the world, to see the

university clock. Three times a day, at 11am, 1pm and

3pm, the clock plays the university’s anthem while send-

ing forth a procession of carved wooden figures that de-

pict important people from the university’s history.

From here we made our way, passing buildings and

churches too numerous to mention, to the fortified

Wawel Hill, home to the Royal Castle and Krakow

Cathedral. From a viewpoint on the hill we looked down

across the Vistula River and listened while Christophe,

our local guide, told us the legend of the dragon that

supposedly lived in a cave down below.

On Tuesday we had a thought provoking visit to the for-

mer Nazi concentration camp at Auschwitz and the

nearby Auschwitz-Birkenau. The exhibit of 40,000 pairs

of shoes that belonged to some of the victims is a

poignant reminder of the extent of the awful tragedy that

took place here.

Wednesday morning found us at the Wieliczka Salt

Mine, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Founded in the

13th century the mine’s extensive network of caverns,

passageways and lakes descend from a depth of 64 to

327 metres, covering nine levels. It is a fascinating place

to visit with wonderful sculptures and murals, and a

complete church carved out of the salt. Even the 'crystal'

drops on the chandeliers are shaped out of salt. I had

imagined the salt would be snow white and glistening,

so was initially disappointed to find it’s a greenish-grey,

but the craftsmanship is so amazing one finds that it

doesn’t really matter.

In the afternoon Jim arranged for us to have a guided

walk around Kazimerz, the historic Jewish area of

Krakow: 65,000 Kazimerz residents were killed by the

Nazis in WWII. Following that we visited the nearby

Schindler Museum, built on the site of Oscar Schindler’s

factory where during WWII he ‘employed’ thousands of

Jews saving them from becoming part of the Nazi’s

'final solution'.

We spent Thursday, our last day, visiting Zakopane, a

popular mountain resort in the Tatras Mountains - 'the

Polish Alps'. When we arrived we were lucky enough to

see a procession leaving the church to walk through the

town. Someone told us it was part of the 'Corpus Christi'

celebrations and was in honour of the 'Sacred Heart'. A

funicular railway took us up to a view point where we

had lunch, while admiring the glorious panorama of

mountain peaks.

All too soon it was time to go home. We all really en-

joyed our time in Poland and I would highly recommend

the Swing Hotel and 'just for groups!' to anyone wish-

ing to visit Krakow.

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