Fancy a coach holiday?

November 25, 2019

Coach holidays are on the rise among holidaymakers, and it’snot difficult to understand why. 5 million people worldwide went on a coachholiday in 2018, and while it may not sound luxurious, you would be verysurprised!

Coaches have come a long way since the days of school tripsto the zoo- many coaches used by coach trip companies cost the best part of £1meach, and are outfitted with reclining seats, on-board bathrooms, personal TVsfor entertainment and hot drink facilities, so you can enjoy a cup of tea whilewatching the European countryside go by.

Not only are they a very relaxing and luxurious way totravel, but they are completely stress-free holidays! It’s widely known thattravelling to your holiday destination can be incredibly stressful, having tonavigate frenetic airports, confusing coastal crossings and frustratinglanguage barriers. With coach holidays, all you have to worry about is makingit to the coach- as soon as you board, the travel plan is left to the driverand company, leaving you to get into holiday mode before you’ve even boardedthe Eurotunnel.

Here are Get Going’s top picks for coach holiday locations in 2020! When you’ve decided on your next adventure location, use code *BFCM20 for 20% off your next insurance policy, for that all-important peace of mind when on holiday.

D-Day Normandy

This is one for the history buffs out there. When thinkingof battlefield tours on holiday the mind goes directly to the First World War,but Normandy is not to be overlooked. You can visit the landing zones on thehistoric beaches, as well as the first towns liberated by the Allied forces,accompanied by an expert who will explain all the history behind the locations.Normandy is also a place of great beauty, with the city of Caen well worth atrip to visit the abundance of culture north-western France has to offer.

Austria and the Tyrol

While this location may be further away than the others onthis list, it is well worth the journey. When going to your location, you’llpass through stunning mountain regions and vistas before reaching Austria,where the air, water and people are as unforgettable as the scenery. You canvisit the cities of Vienna and Salzburg for incredible amounts of culture andshopping, as well as relaxing by the breath-taking Lake Achensee orSalzkammergut.

Barcelona

Ever the popular holiday location, Barcelona and the CostaBrava are perfect for a coach holiday. The Catalonian capital has a perfect mixof culture, countryside and things to do, as well as being right on the beach!You can also visit the charming city of Girona, as well as the incredibleMontserrat Benedictine monastery, which offers incredible views of the Spanishlandscape.

Lake Garda

Lake Garda is a place best known for being the holiday destinationof the rich of Europe, and what’s more, it is brilliant to explore via coach.You can explore the brilliant Castello di Sirmione, which sits on a smallpeninsula on the lake, and indulge in the best food and drink Italy has tooffer; Lake Garda sits in a region where the three most famous wine regions-Tyrol, Lombary and Trentino- meet, meaning Lake Garda is possibly the bestplace in the world to sit back and watch the world go by with a glass of vinoand a scoop of gelato.

Have you been inspired by our picks? If you have, be sure toget your travel insurance before heading off to give you even more peace ofmind!

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