Unique coach trip destinations to visit this Summer

North Coast 500, one of the unique destinations for coach holidays for over 60s in the UK.

Summer has finally arrived. It’s time to grab the suncream, pack your backs, and set off on an adventure.

Indeed, Summer is the perfect time to set off on a coach holiday for over 60s in the UK. Coach holidays allow you to travel in comfort and convenience while avoiding the hassles of airport travel or driving yourself.

Travel specialist Eclipse Breaks is a family-run business with group packages and coach tours. Travellers can enjoy unique perks, such as comfortable seating in modern coaches with air conditioning and climate control, and overnight accommodation in hand-picked hotels with dinner, bed and breakfast included.

Want to feel like a VIP? On most holidays of five nights or more and on all festive holidays, Eclipse Breaks offers complimentary door-to-door pickup.

So, if you want to steer clear of the stress of long security queues, complicated luggage rules and want to simply enjoy your holiday, Eclipse Breaks is the perfect choice for coach holidays for over 60s in the UK.

Travellers who use Eclipse Break often return to the company for their next holiday and are often repeat customers. The consensus is clear: Eclipse Breaks is a fun, convenient, and affordable way to travel.

Here are the top 5 unique destinations on offer this Summer with Eclipse Breaks.

Top 5 unique Summer destinations for a coach trip with Eclipse Breaks

5. Catch a glimpse of bottlenose dolphins on a coastal cruise

Bottlenose Dolphins off the coast of Scotland. — Catch a glimpse of the Bottlenose Dolphins while travelling Scotland’s North Coast 500.

This fabulous 5 day tour is conveniently based at the Gairloch Hotel in Gairloch itself.
Set off with Eclipse Breaks and experience the scenic North Coast 500 (Scotland’s very own Route 66). You will visit the world’s most northerly population of Bottlenose Dolphins and take in the majestic Isle of Skye. This combination of excursions is sure to delight coach holiday travellers. Price includes dinner, bed and breakfast basis, coach travel throughout, excursions and door to door collection.*

4. Adventure on the amazing Isle of Arran

Isle of Arran, one of the unique destinations on offer by Eclipse Breaks. — Experience the other-worldly beauty of the Isle of Arran, one of the new tours on offer in 2023 with Eclipse Breaks.

Check out one of Eclipse Break’s brand new tours for 2023: Arran Adventure. This island tour is based at the historical Kinloch Hotel on the Isle of Arran. The Crawford family have owned and operated the Kinloch Hotel since 1954 and to this day remains an integral part of the local community. Relax and unwind in the on-site facilities, including an indoor swimming pool, sauna and steam room. Your bustling itinerary includes a visit to Lagg Distillery, a circular tour of Arran, entrance to Brodick Castle and Gardens, a visit to the Arran Heritage Centre and an amazing 4×4 experience touring beaches and forests. This trip departs later this month and single rooms have already sold out, so don’t miss out on your chance to adventure on Arran. Price includes dinner, bed and breakfast basis, coach travel throughout, excursions and door to door collection.*

3. Party the night away at the 10-year celebration of Eclipse Breaks

After a decade (including a pandemic), Eclipse Breaks is proud to celebrating ten years of offering coach travel from Scotland. Kevin Miller and Claire Davidson are proud to invite coach travellers to celebrate this incredible achievement on a special party trip. Head out to a specially selected surprise hotel where you will enjoy at least two nights of live entertainment and fantastic sightseeing excursions. Price includes dinner, bed and breakfast basis, coach travel throughout, excursions and door to door collection.*

2. Set off on a solo-weekend to Welsh Wonderland

Cardiff Bay, a Welsh wonderland — Enjoy the salty sea breeze and coastal charms of Cardiff Bay during this wonderful Welsh tour.

A solo trip to explore Wales is a great way to get out of your regular routine and treat yourself to a unique experience with other over 60s. This tour will take you to the Holiday Inn Hotel, set in a woodland backdrop just 10 short minutes from Newport city centre. The excursion programme includes a trip to CardiBay for a 45-minute cruise on the Marianna. Keep your eyes peeled for the Senedd, Norwegian Church and many more famous sights. Another excursion will take you to the Royal Mint, the only place in the world where you can see UK Coins being made, and then on to Barry Island, the famous for the much beloved TV show “Gavin & Stacey”. Price includes dinner, bed and breakfast basis, coach travel throughout, excursions and door to door collection.* No single room supplement is require for this trip, so what are you waiting for?

1. All aboard! Ride the Scottish railways

An image of the Strathspey Railway. — All aboard the Strathspey Railway!

Sometimes, it isn’t just about the destination – it’s about the journey. This Summer, explore scenic Scotland via a majestic Scottish highlands railway tour. Starting at the Victorian Craiglynne Hotel in Grandtowon-on-Spey, you will enjoy excursions on the Strathespey Steam Railway, Inverness to Kyle Great Railway and the West Highland Line from Fort Willian to Mallaig. Price includes dinner, bed and breakfast basis, coach travel throughout, excursions and door to door collection.*

Leave the hassle of the airport and roadways behind. Enjoy your next adventure in comfort and style with Eclipse Breaks, the top choice in coach holidays for over 60s in the UK.