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Happy New Year 2011!

Black Tie Balls in York or Berkshire

Welcome in 2012 with a Friendship Travel special - a black tie ball. This year there's a choice between Donnington Valley in the south and the Park Inn at York - an alternative northern venue with a great central location.

The structure for both breaks is a two night stay, arriving New Year's Eve in York, or with the flexibility of arriving Friday 30 December 2011 or Saturday 31 December 2011 at the Donnington Valley.

Whichever venue you choose, you will find one or two Friendship hosts on hand to welcome you, your own room in which to relax, modern facilities and plenty of good food. The hotel bar is the place to meet for Friendship’s champagne reception. You can chat and compare travel experiences with plenty of time before and after dinner to get to know everyone.

Our included dinners are private, leisurely, with good conversation and good wine flowing in equal amounts, while the Friendship disco is huge fun, with music to suit all ages and styles. After all, you’ve got to dance off that dinner!

Whether you are a first-timer wanting to find out what Friendship is all about, or a seasoned Friendship traveller planning to meet up with old friends, you will have a great time.

York - 2011

3* Park Inn Hotel

This modern hotel could hardly be more central, overlooking the River Ouse and close to all the city sights. Re-furbished in 2009, the 200 bedrooms each offer tea and coffee making facilities, hairdryer and satelite TV. The Health and Fitness Club is free for residents, though opening hours over the holiday period are limited. York is perfect for coming by train, but limited car parking is available at a cost of £12 per night.

Our Programme & What’s included

Saturday 31 December 2011

  • Arrive in plenty of time to settle into your room (double for sole use of course) and get ready for the party (there’s an iron/board in your room for any last-minute creases).
  • We’ll meet in the bar at 7pm for our Champagne reception (included).
  • Then we’ll move into the private Riverside Suite for our Black Tie ball and 5-course dinner, with half a bottle of wine each (included).
  • After dinner, it’s time to hit the Disco until the midnight countdown…
  • We re-fuel with bacon butties (included) at around 1am and – eventually, after the last nightcap – to bed!

Sunday 1 January 2012

  • A late breakfast this morning – the full English is part of the package so you can face the journey home.
  • Why not join your Hosts for a ramble through the Shambles (the cobbled streets) or visit the impressive York Minster?
  • An evening dinner with wine in the hotel restaurant. Afterwards explore York nightlife or relax in the hotel.

Monday 02 January 2012

  • Stoke up on the full English breakfast to fortify you for the day ahead.

Berkshire 2011

4* Donnington Valley Hotel, Spa & Golf

This is a tried and tested favourite for Friendship. You’ll find a full description of the hotel and all its facilities on our Christmas page. The Donnington Valley is a luxury 4 Star Spa and Golf Hotel. Our New Year package here is for two nights, in part because the hotel has a wider range of facilities and people like to stay longer to take advantage of them.

Our programme & What’s included

Saturday 31 December 2011

  • Your double or twin room (for your sole use) is available from mid-afternoon. Enjoy a relaxing soak or shower in the marble bathroom!
  • Our Champagne reception kicks off around 7pm (included)
  • Dinner is served: in keeping with our celebratory mood we will enjoy 5-courses with half a bottle of wine included.
  • Dance the night away in the hotel’s Disco – but be ready for a chorus of Auld Lang Syne at midnight
  • Bacon butties will be served with our compliments in the early hours… then it really is time for bed!

Sunday 1 January 2012

  • There’s a leisurely start to the day with a full Brunch laid on (included)
  • The day is free for you to enjoy the hotel’s facilities (extra cost, where appropriate) or, depending on the weather, enjoy a crisp winter walk in the countryside.
  • An informal invitation to the bar before dinner (drinks not included)
  • Tonight we include a three-course dinner, with half a bottle of wine included.

Monday 2 January 2012

  • Depart after your full English breakfast, the last meal included in your New Year package.

Alternative Programme: Join us on Friday 30 December 2011 for a two-night stay. Ask for details.

Prices in £ sterling

DateDay2 nights1 nightBall onlyExtra Nights
B&B
31 Dec 11 Sat 315 215 95 95

Prices in £ sterling

DateDay2 nights
with Ball		Ball onlyExtra Nights
B&B
30 or 31
Dec 11		 Fri or Sat 360 110 115

Ask for prices to upgrade to an executive bedroom

 

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