Brightwater Holidays (www.brightwaterholidays.com, 01334 766062) has launched its new brochure for 2023 along with some brand new holidays and fantastic special offers that are valid until 30th September this year.

The offers include a winter/spring sale with savings of up to £300pp, £1 deposits on holidays departing in 2023 and 'pay in full' discounts that could see guests save an additional £250pp. Over half the holidays in Brightwater's new brochure for 2023 are held at 2022 prices, giving guests a further chance to save on their trips next year. There are hundreds of places on holidays departing throughout 2023 with either low or no single supplements to pay. Brightwater is also offering 'more than double' discounts when guests pay in full at time of booking. These are tiered from £100pp to £550pp and the offer is valid until 15th August.

New additions to Brightwater's portfolio for next year include four European river cruises, two rail holidays, and one long-haul tour:

Dubai, Abu Dhabi & the Miracle Garden
Highlights on this tour include a panoramic tour of Dubai, a visit to Dubai's Miracle Garden, a boat ride to the Spice Market Gold Souk, time at the Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary and a full-day's tour of Abu Dhabi. Price includes five nights' dinner, bed and breakfast at a 5* hotel, two lunches, return flights from London and all visits as per the itinerary.
7 days from £2,095pp with free airport lounge access | Departs 5th April & 6th December

Royal Scotsman
Indulge with a holiday aboard one of Scotland's premier tourist attractions, stepping off the train to enjoy some special experiences such as a visit to Foulis Castle, where guests are welcomed by the chief of Clan Munro, and the private garden at Pitmuies, where a drink with the hosts in their drawing room awaits. Other visits include the Attadale Estate, Ballindaloch Castle, Kilbryde Castle and Gardens, and the Clan Donald Estate. Price includes four nights aboard the Royal Scotsman in a private cabin on a full-board basis, including all alcoholic drinks, 24-hour steward service, all visits as per the itinerary, and guest hosts Patsy Floyd (a photographer) and Susan Chivers (garden writer).
5 days from £5,590pp | Departs 29th May

Great Rail Journeys of Switzerland – the Glacier Express & Golden Pass
From a journey aboard the Golden Pass panoramic train to a ride on the world's first fully electrified cog railway, this is a scenic and memorable tour. Guests will also travel on the Glacier Express from Zermatt to Andermatt, take a cable car to the mountain summit of Schilthorn, cruise on Lake Geneva to the medieval castle Château de Chillon and visit the Olumpic Museum in Lausanne. Price includes seven nights' dinner, bed and breakfast, return flights from London, coach and second-class rail travel throughout, and all visits as per the itinerary.
8 days from £3,195pp | Departs 12th June, 8th August & 12th September

Voyage Along the Vltava & Elbe
Visits include Konopiste Castle, Prague Botanical Gardens, the Troja Château, Nelahozeves Castle, the museum dedicated to the lives of the Lobkowicz family, a city tour of Dresden and the Grosser Garten and Palace. Price includes five nights' full-board on the MS Elbe Princesse II, drinks on board with meals and at the bar, return flights from London to Prague, comfortable coach travel throughout and all visits as per the itinerary.
7 days from £2,495pp | Departs 6th July

Emerald Isle Explorer
This is a trip of a lifetime, combining steam travel in atmospheric vintage carriages with beautiful countryside, fascinating cities, lovely hotels and great food. There are also many excursions on offer for an additional price, allowing guests to tailor their holiday as they wish. Price includes eight nights' bed and breakfast, coach travel between the train and hotels, and porterage at hotels.
9 days from £1,995pp | Departs 3rd May

Highlights of Scotland
Over eight glorious days, guests will travel from Glasgow to Edinburgh while experiencing the highlights of Scotland. Stops include a chocolate tasting session, the Royal Botanic Gardens in Edinburgh, a visit to the Blair Athol whisky distillery and a tour of the Palace of Holyroodhouse. Price includes seven nights' dinner, bed and breakfast, all visits as per the itinerary and comfortable coach travel throughout.
8 days from £1,820pp | Departs 13th May & 9th September

Castles, Kilts, Drums and Drams – Edinburgh Military Tattoo
The highlight of this tour is an evening at the Edinburgh Military Tattoo, complete with fireworks and performances set against the backdrop of the city's castle. Guests will also visit the Palace of Holyroodhouse, Stirling Castle, Edinburgh Castle, Scone Palace and the Scotch Whisky Experience. Price includes three nights' dinner, bed and breakfast, all visits as per the itinerary and comfortable coach travel throughout.
4 days from £950pp | Departs 21st August

Porto and the Dazzling Douro River
This tour includes a five-night river cruise along the Douro aboard the MS Amalia Rodrigues. Excursions throughout range from a walking tour of Porto to a visit to Mateus Palace and Gardens, and from Guimaraes Castle to quintas where guests can enjoy the port produced here. Price includes five nights' full board accommodation aboard the MS Amalia Rodrigues, drinks on board with meals, two nights' bed and breakfast at a 4* hotel in Porto, return flights from London, all visits as per the itinerary and comfortable coach travel throughout.
8 days from £2,495pp | Departs 28th August

In the Footsteps of Gertrude Jekyll
This tour celebrates the achievements of Gertrude Jekyll, paying visits to gardens that include Durmast House, Hestercombe, Loseley Park, East Lambrook, Gravetye Manor and Upton Grey Manor House. There is also a visit to Munstead Wood, where Jekyll lived until her death in 1932. Price includes five nights' bed and breakfast, four dinners at the hotels and one at Gravetye Manor, all visits as per the itinerary and comfortable coach travel throughout.
6 days from £1,420pp | Departs 1st June

Dutch Bulbfields in Spring
There are visits to Rubens House and the Botanic Gardens in Antwerp, the world-famous gardens of Keukenhof, the Kasteel Museum Sypesteyn, De Haar Castle and the magnificent Museum Van Loon in Amsterdam. Price includes four nights' full board accommodation on the MS Douce France, drinks on board with meals, standard class rail travel from London to Antwerp (returning from Amsterdam), all visits as per the itinerary and comfortable coach travel throughout.
5 days from £1,495pp | Departs 15th April

Delightful Danube
Hop aboard the charming MS L'Europe for an eight-day cruise that explores sites along the Danube. There's a walking tour of the Croatian city of Osijek, a visit to the University Botanical Gardens in the ancient city of Pecs and the fantastic ELTE Botanical Gardens with its orchids and cacti. Price includes seven nights' full-board on the MS L'Europe, drinks on board with meals, return flights from London to Budapest, all visits as per the itinerary and comfortable coach travel throughout.
8 days from £2,295pp | Departs 2nd August

View a digital version of this new brochure here: https://issuu.com/specialistjourneys/docs/bwh-179_worldwide_2023_-_issuu

Brightwater Holidays has also been nominated in two categories at this year's British Travel Awards and is up for Best Travel Company for Escorted Group Holidays and Best Travel Company for Coach Holidays.

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For further media information, please contact Martha Bernardo: martha@specialistjourneys.com

Notes to Editors: Celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2022, Brightwater Holidays is a well-established specialist in quality, escorted garden holidays and Scenic Scottish tours. The company won a bronze prize at the British Travel Awards in 2020 for Best Coach Holiday Company, and both gold and silver in the 2019 iteration of the awards ceremony for Best Coach Holiday Company and Best Special Interest Holiday Company respectively. 

The holidays it offers feature visits to a selection of the finest gardens in the UK and Ireland, Europe and worldwide, as well as the opportunity to see plants in their natural habitat. Itineraries have been carefully crafted and timed to ensure that gardens are looking their best, and special features of the holidays often include guided tours with garden owners or designers, visits to private gardens and exclusive behind-the-scenes visits. As well as benefiting from an experienced Brightwater tour manager, there are often specialist hosts on the tours, too. It also has a dedicated Private Groups service, with the Private Groups Manager Jenni Duncan being shortlisted for Group Leisure & Travel's Excellence Award in 2021.