Diksmuide Beer Festival - 30kmFor 2 weekends during October, Diksmuidewelcomes many visitors to the famed beer

festival. Come and try a whole multitude ofBelgian beers as well as 10 specially brewed

beers. The festival will feature live musicand an oompah band. We have allocationson this date at a variety of hotels. Please

call our Sales Team for details.

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Ostend HotelOstend, Flanders

Located in the heart of the town, this 3 star hotel offers 118comfortable bedrooms, all of which have TV and hairdryer.The hotel also boasts a welcoming restaurant and for themore active there are limited fitness facilities. The hotel’smajor attraction is the eye-catching safari themed bar,which is not to be missed! It is only a few minutes stroll tothe beach and shopping areas and coach parking isavailable at the Ostend coach park, 1km from the hotel, freeof charge.

4 Days Half Board01 APRIL 2014 - 31 MARCH 2015

Twin from £149.00 to £189.00

Double for Sole Use Supplement £42.00

Inclusions• Return short sea crossings • 3 nights half board• Welcome glass of kir• Hot & Cold buffet breakfast• Choice of menu• Tea/coffee after dinner

12 Lift 15 Bar 13 Restaurant

16 Free Offsite

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WHAT TO DOOstendBelgium’s most popular seaside resort, Ostend has a veryindividual charm; characteristic sea front, marinas, parks,bustling markets and shops, lively nightlife and itscentrepiece, the Casino. There are also fish and seafoodstalls along the pier, a miniature railway, horse-drawncarriage rides through the city and parades, festivals,markets and fairs to enjoy, not to mention seafront strollsalong the promenade to the impressive statue of KingLeopold.

Dead Rat BallThe most celebrated festival in Ostend is the ‘Bal de RatMort’ which takes place during the first Saturday ofMarch every year. It was created by Ostend’s greatestpainter, James Ensor and his friends after they hadwitnessed it in Paris in the cabaret performance of‘Au Rat Mort’ in Montmartre. Experience the lavishcostumes and an evening of entertainment at thiscelebrated event! We have allocations on this date at avariety of hotels. Please call our Sales Team for details.

Blankenberge 22kmA picturesque resort, wonderful for strolling, eitheralong the promenade or through the shops andrestaurants of the centre. The promenade stretchesfor miles with a beautiful golden coastline on one side,bracing in the winter, warm and sunny in the summerwith the temptation of numerous original boutiques,cafés and restaurants on the other.

Bruges 32kmConsidered to be one of the best preserved medievalcities in Europe, Bruges is an attractive city filled withcanals and a maze of atmospheric cobbled streets.Perhaps pay a visit to the historic béguinage, a smallcourtyard surrounded by buildings and home to areligious community, or take an evening stroll toappreciate the floodlit buildings.

Distances are one way and approximate

Distances – Ports to Ostend

Calais/Dunkirk 95/55km

Hook of Holland/Rotterdam 251/221km

Zeebrugge 28km

Amsterdam 302km

Distances are one way and approximate

Hotel EuropeOstend, Flanders

The 4 star Hotel Europe is situated in the heart of theresort and only 50 metres from the promenade and beach.This family-run hotel has 80 stylish bedrooms includingfacilities such as hairdryer and TV. The hotel has a modernbar, reception and a traditional restaurant. There is also apleasant indoor swimming pool, sauna, Turkish steam bath,solarium and fitness room. Parking is available at Ostendcoach park free of charge, which is within 1km.

4 Days Bed & Breakfast01 APRIL 2014 - 31 MARCH 2015

Twin from £89.00 to £154.00

Double for Sole Use Supplement £72.00Based on Friday arrivals

Inclusions• Return short sea crossings• 3 nights bed & breakfast• Welcome glass of white wine or fruit juice• Hot & Cold buffet breakfast• Free use of leisure facilities

12 Lift 15 Bar 13 Restaurant

16 Free Offsite

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