Jazz in Spain
The Sussex Jazz Kings
The 'SUSSEX JAZZ KINGS' are led by Dave Stradwick, the well known player of hot, traditional, jazz trumpet. Having been with many top bands in the past, Dave now fronts his 'Jazz Kings', who were formed some 11 years ago and are enjoying a high level of popularity on the British scene. They play at most of the major festivals and have had many very successful tours around the UK, Europe and beyond. The musicians chosen to join Dave are, without doubt, some of the best exponents of this New Orleans jazz style playing today. The success this band has achieved, not only comes from their musical ability, but the fun and rapport they build with their audiences. Possibly one of the busiest bands in the country, the 'SJK' also run a jazz club in Surrey, which has proved a great attraction for many of their loyal fans. Details of this can be seen on their web site.
Jazz in Green Spain (Isla) 6 days
Our base is the modern 4* Hotel Olimpo overlooking a sandy beach in the resort of Isla about 20 miles east of Santander. Spacious rooms, a small outdoor swimming pool, sauna,solarium;gardens and tennis courts are features of the hotel which is about 10 minutes stroll from the centre of the village. There's a choice of menu (except on the first day) and no one goes hungry! During our stay we'll be going on excursion in the region every day though they will be leisurely rather than arduous.
We set off from Redhill and pick up as indicated below en route to Plymouth. Here we catch the 15.30 sailing to Santander. During the crossing we anticipate that the band will play for your entertainment. In the evening we'll have dinner together in Le Flora Restaurant.
Next morning, enjoy the included breakfast in Le Flora in your own time and then look out for the dolphins(and possibly, whales) as we approach the Spanish coast. When we land at Santander on Monday at 12.00 we drive out of the city eastwards and will reach the hotel after about 40 minutes and will check in for three nights . After check-in we'll have lunch and the rest of the day is free to explore the area. In the late afternoon we'll make the short drive to Santoña to experience the evening "paseo". We return to the hotel for dinner and entertainment.
On Tuesday we set off for the outstandingly scenic Picos de Europa mountain range and we travel through the Hermida Gorge on our way to the little mountain town of Potes. We'll stop here and you can wander around its cobbled back streets or enjoy refreshment by the river. For those who are interested in a cable car ride, the coach will continue up the mountain to Fuente Dé where the cable car takes them to the plateau above.
On Wednesday we drive eastwards to the attractive fishing port and resort of Castro Urdiales where we spend the morning. We return to the hotel for lunch and an afternoon of relaxation in Isla then dinner.
We leave on Thursday and drive to Santander, stopping at the Hypermarket before sightseeing in the city. We sail from Santander at 15.30 on the "Cap Finistere". We hope the Band will be able to play during the crossing but this can't be guaranteed. ( Please note that meals are not included this crossing as we can't pre-book them on the "Cap Finistere".)
The ship arrives at Portsmouth at Friday at 14.30 and after disembarkation the coach will return to the original pick up points.
(The cost includes: travel by executive coach; ferry crossing with 2-berth cabin(i.e. bunk beds); breakfast and dinner on outward crossing; three nights 4* hotel accommodation with buffet breakfast and dinner(with choice) each day at the hotel with wine; two lunches with wine; entertainment by the Band; excursions as detailed.All rooms have private facilities and the hotel has a lift.) Details of cabin upgrades can be viewed under Information – the Santander sailing
Departure date:
| DATES 2012 | Price |
|---|---|
| April 1st | £409 |
Single supplement (Room & cabin) £80
Room with seaview £40
Online Booking click here
Pick up points:
Colchester -Chelmsford - Redhill
Portsmouth Ferryport-Eastleigh(Concorde Club) -Exeter-Newton Abbot-Plymouth
The Panama Jazz Band
The band's motto is "Happy Jazz" and this certainly reflects the members attitude to their music. They excel in playing the jazz classics but are not averse to playing old music hall songs etc.if that brings happiness to the audience.
The band always carries with it a bag of "silly instruments" a spare tuba and a washboard and on the right occasion will invite members of the audience to participate.
Don't be misled by their fun attitude for they are also deadly serious exponents of fine jazz. We've been taking them abroad for over 20 years and they have consistently delivered the goods to their enthusiastic audiences.
Jazz in Green Spain (Isla) 6 days
We are returning, by popular demand, to the excellent and welcoming Hotel Olimpo situated in the small village of Isla some 25 miles east of Santander. The hotel overlooks a sandy beach and the spacious rooms are very well appointed. Good food has always pleased our clients and there's plenty of it on offer! Apart from the first day, there's a choice of menu and wine with lunch and dinner is standard. There's an outdoor swimming pool and tennis court and a fitness room. We've made the excursions as "driving time reduced" as possible in order to give you time to enjoy Isla and its surroundings.
We set off on Tuesday and pick up as indicated below en route to Portsmouth. Here we catch the 1700 sailing to Santander. During the crossing we anticipate that the band will play for your entertainment. In the evening we'll have dinner together in Le Flora Restaurant.
Next morning, enjoy the included breakfast in Le Flora in your own time and then look out for the dolphins as we approach the Spanish coast. When we land in Spain on Wednesday at 1800 we drive out of the city eastwards and will reach the Hotel Olimpo at Isla after about 40 minutes and will check in for three nights . We'll then have dinner and afterwards the Band will play for your entertainment.
On Thursday we set off for the short drive to Santoña . This resort and fishing town was the birthplace of the navigator Juan de la Cosa who discovered the New World with Columbus. We will return to the hotel for lunch and in the afternoon you can either explore Isla at your own pace or join us for another short drive, this time to Laredo, a popular Spanish holiday resort, returning to the hotel for dinner and entertainment by the Band.
On Friday we drive to Santander, stopping at the Hypermarket before extended sightseeing in the city. You'll have lots of time in the city centre to wander around its main square, the covered market and cathedral and maybe discover one of its many attractive restaurants. In the afternoon we'll drive to Sardinero Beach and then the lighthouse before returning to the hotel for a special candlelit dinner and entertainment.
We leave the hotel after breakfast on Saturday and drive eastwards to the charming resort of Castro Urdiales where we will spend the morning. In the afternoon we drive to Bilbao and will park by the Guggenheim Museum. You can either do some individual exploring in Bilbao or we will arrange for a visit to the museum(optional).We catch the 2045 sailing on the "Cap Finistere"to England. (Please note that meals are not included this crossing as we can't pre-book them on the "Cap Finistere".)
We reach Portsmouth at 1930 on Sunday and after disembarkation the coach then returns to the original pick up points with a late arrival at the most westerly destinations.
The cost includes: travel by executive coach; ferry crossing with cabin; breakfast and dinner on outward sailing ; three nights 4* hotel accommodation with buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner each day at the hotel with wine; entertainment by the Panama Jazz Band; excursions as detailed. All rooms have private facilities and the hotel has a lift. Details of cabin upgrades can be viewed under Information – the Santander sailing
Departure date
| DATE 2012 | Price |
|---|---|
| May 15th | £409 |
Single supplement (Room & cabin) £80
Seaview £40 (per room)
Online Booking click here
Pick up points :
Portsmouth Ferryport - Exeter– Plymouth
Cardiff- Bath – Bristol – Taunton - Newton Abbot
