2001-2002 France & England Tours
England Antiques Hunt |
English Country Gardens |
Irish Gardens & Castles
Harry Potter Trail |
Paris and Provence Tour |
Woman's Private Paris Tour
The Antiques Hunt in England
April 3-13, 2002 and Oct. 16-26, 2002
Fully escorted, antique fairs, Sotheby's auction, wholesale warehouses 10 days. $3998.00
per person double occupancy
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and details.
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English Country Gardens and Antiques
June 30-July 10, 2002
A true gardeners delight to visit private cottage gardens in quaint villages and
country towns along with a full day at the Hampton Court Flower Show.
Your escort is Michael Smith, a Royal Horticultural Society lecturer and guide
for more than thirty years. He apprenticed at Balmoral Castle; Michael is well
known among our clients and gardeners the world over.
Your ten day journey will begin at London Heathrow on July 1 and continue
along the country lanes to Lacock, Bradford-on-Avon, Bath, Stow-on-the-Wold,
Broadway, Chipping Campden, Bibury and the small villages of Kent, the
"Garden of England". Visits are planned at Barnsley House, home
and garden of the late Rosemary Verey, Hidcote, Kiftsgate and Sissinghurst.
There are several castles to visit including Hampton Court, Hever Castle,
Sudeley Castle and Scotney in Kent. Each offers a distinct
garden design and place in the history of Great Britain.
Each day will offer a different experience with private guides in the ancient
Roman city of Bath, talks and discussions with head gardeners,
tea in Rosemary Verey's private home, and ample time to explore the antique
market in Bath and the individual shops in Stow-on-the Wold. This
tour offers a great opportunity for those that have not ventured out of London
for more than a day to see the real English countryside and share in the daily
lives of the people tending their gardens and homes.
You will enjoy three nights at the
Francis Hotel in Bath, three nights at the
Grapevine in Stow-on-the-Wold and three nights at Ockenden Manor, a member of
the Best Loved Hotels of the world. You will enjoy a full English breakfast each day,
lunches in local tea rooms and several dinners. There is plenty of choice and
opportunities to sample the local cuisine along with a variety of international cuisines.
For those desiring a visit to London, we offer a three night extension July 10-13,
your hotel is a first class Edwardian style hotel centrally located. Included is a
private guided tour of the Wallace Collection, afternoon tea at Brown's and tickets
for a top London Show (best seats) and return transfer to London Heathrow.
Tour cost: $3095.00 per person double occupancy, single supplement $450.00.
London extension: $650.00 per person double occupancy, $275.00 single supplement.
Complete brochure available by mail. Travel to London is additional and travel insurance
is recommended.
Please contact us for full itinerary
and details.
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Gardens, Castles and Great Houses of Ireland
July 19-30, 2002
Fully escorted, country house hotels, private cottage gardens $ 3660.00 per person
double occupancy
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and details.
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Wizards, Witches and the "Harry Potter Trail"
Individual itineraries with a rental car, hotels, entrances to London Zoo, Bodlein Library,
Alnwick Castle (Hogwart's Academy), ride the Goathland steam train, visit Christchurch
College, Durham Cathedral, Lacock Abbey and many other sights seen in the movie.
Sample itinerary: 3 nights in London, 2 nights Swindon, and 2 nights Newcastle,
rental car, London sightseeing, breakfast daily and admission to London Zoo, Chrisdtchurch
College, Bodlein Library with guided tour, Lacock Abbey, Alnwick Castle, Durham Cathedral,
Goathland Steam Train Journey and much more priced from $850.00 for adults and $400.00 for
cildren under 15. Call for details.
Armstrong & Hedges Tours of France
Designed for the discriminating traveller wishing to experince the finest hotels,
restaurants, and sightseeing. Experience France in all of her splendor. These exclusive
itineraries are designed from a woman's point of view. You will experience Provencal
markets, gourmet cooking classes, Parisian boutiques, private visit to Giverny, and
lunch at Leslie Caron's inn located in Burgundy. Discover your own private France with us!
Armstrong & Hedges LTD is a Provence Expert, certified by the Marseille
Tourist Board, Provence International, Regional Tourist Board and Air France, Winter 2002
www.provencetourism.com
Autumn in Provence & Paris
October 4-14, 2002
The Fall is a wonderful time to visit France, the grape harvest, markets filled with
seasonal delights, new Fall fashions and the anticipation of the coming holiday season.
Our tours to Provence and Paris are among the most popular we offer with mothers,
daughters, special friends and on your own we all gather to experience the joys of
quaint villages, gourmet cooking classes, art-filled museums and sun drenched days.
Make your plans to experience France "from a woman's point of view".
Provence is explored from the ancient city of Avignon, site of the Papal Palace
and centuries of Roman history. The Avignon Grand Hotel is our home for five nights.
From here we will travel to the towns and villages made famous by Peter Mayle and Louisa
Jones. 
Visits will include L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue for Sunday morning antique market,
the hill villages of Loumarin, Bonnieux, Roussillon and Gordes. The local
market of St. Remy on Wednesday lets you taste the world famous goat cheeses, shop
for Provencal fabric and sample the foie gras made famous in this area. La Mirande
is a legend in Avignon, you will have a cooking class with a renowned chef in a
most unique kitchen followed by lunch with local wine.
Traveling aboard the TGV we will arrive in Paris ready to enjoy the sights and
sounds of the City of Light. Enjoy lunch at Laduree on the Champs Elysees
and a panormaic tour of the city en route to our hotel. Elegance abounds at the
Westminster, a deluxe hotel near the Place Vendome and the Opera Garnier.
You will have time to explore Paris with your Museum Pass and the expert assistance of
your escort, Michele Abrate. We have included an evening on the Bateaux Parisiens
with dinner, a private tour of the Musee Jacquemart-Andres with lunch in the famed
tea room with the Tiepolo ceilings, dinner at Celadon, a two star Michelin
restaurant, and a visit to the Paris Flea Market at Clingnancourt. As a special
option you may enjoy a private shopping tour with Rachel Kaplan, the author of
Best Buys to French Chic. The tour is limited to 14, fully escorted throughout, includes
most meals, deluxe hotels, fabulous sightseeing, great evenings out and so much more.
The cost is $4295.00 per person double occupancy. Air transportation is available from
all major gateways.
Please contact us for full itinerary
and details.
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Every Woman's Private Paris
Oct. 16-23, 2002
Paris is an intoxicating city in the Fall, we have created a dream come true week
filled with all of the expereinces any woman could wish for. Your journey begins with a
private car meeting you at the airport upon arrival and taking you to the Hotel de
Castiglione on the elegant Faubourg Saint-Honore.
We begin our dream-filled week with a shopping excursion escorted by famed
"Paris Chic Shopper", Rachel Kaplan. You can visit her web site
www.frenchlinks.fr to get an insider's look at her star-studded clientele and tips
for getting that famous French Chic. The shopping continues with a full day to explore
the Paris Flea Markets with an antique expert. Just in time for the upcoming holiday
season, attend a cooking class at Le Cordon Bleu complete with lunch.
Learn to explore Paris like a native with your escort, Michele Abrate. She will share
her favorite places such as Mariage Feres, the Baccarat Museum, Gallerie Vivienne and
The Ritz. Experience a true Parisian bistro dinner, lunch at Laduree and a memorable
dinner at the Belle Epoque masterpiece, Le Train Bleu. We offer many speical touches
and experiences that our clients have come to expect on our tours designed for women.
Included: Six nights first class hotel, daily buffet breakfast, private car transfers
round-trip, half day Le Cordon Bleu cooking school including lunch, a diploma and an
apron. Fully escorted visit to the Paris Flea Market by Rachel Kaplan, lunch at Laduree,
private tour of Musee Jacquemart-Andree with lunch, private shopping with Paris Chic
Shopping expert, Rachel Kaplan, three day museum pass, five day Paris metro Pass,
dinner at Le TrainBleu, book The Historic Restaurants of Paris and complete maps and
guide to help you plan your free time. The cost $2495.00 per person double occupancy.
Additonal days and extra sightseeing are available.
Please contact us for full itinerary
and details.
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