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Refreshers Bridge in Sicily, Acacia Marina

20th April – 1st May 2020

12 days from £1,499pp

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01473 660 800

In light of the current Coronavirus crisis, we have taken the decision to postpone departures before 30th April to a future date. We will be updating this page with new departure information once we have the details finalised, and will be contacting those due to depart regarding alternative arrangements. Thank you for your patience and understanding at this difficult time.

We are delighted to be running a Refreshers Bridge holiday alongside our Club Standard holiday to the Acacia Marina Resort, Sicily, where we will have almost exclusive use of the fantastic facilities on offer.

Bridge directed by James Tullett and hosted by Jane Tullett
Included flights from Luton or London Gatwick airport. Manchester & Bristol available at a supplement.
11 nights at the 4* Acacia Marina, half board with drinks package
Perfectly positioned on the sea front promenade in Marina di Ragusa
Three included excursions visiting five UNESCO sites
Large Bridge room with unlimited table space

Refreshers Bridge in Sicily, Acacia Marina Resort

The 4-star Acacia Marina Hotel stands in a stunning tropical garden and during our stay First for Bridge guests will have almost exclusive use of the facilities, which include a lovely outdoor pool with three large hot tubs on its terraces, tennis courts, sauna, gym and a small spa. We have a large bridge room with unlimited table space that is close to the airy lounge and bar, where guests can relax before and after bridge sessions.

We have contracted both Building A and the brand new Palace Acacia building, which opened in May 2019, for our guests.

By doing this we have the best positioned rooms that all have lift access, and the majority of rooms are recently refurbished. The new rooms in the Palace Acacia Building are all superior and brand new, beautifully furnished and spacious - well worth the upgrade. The Palace Acacia building will be sold as adult only by the hotel.

Included to enhance your holiday:

This incredible region of Sicily is so rich in history that it boasts no less than eight UNESCO sites directly within its borders. For this reason we simply had to INCLUDE three fabulous excursions in our holiday package to allow you to visit five of them and have them brought to life by our knowledgeable guides.

Visit Siracusa, the former capital of Magna Grecia, and Noto, Sicily’s capital of Baroque
Enjoy a half day tour to Ragusa Ibla and the beautiful Venetian Donnafugata Castle
Visit to Modica & Scicli

DAY 1: Arrival & Evening Bridge
Fly from London Gatwick or Luton to Catania with our flight inclusive package. Departures from Manchester and Bristol airports may also be available for an additional supplement. On arrival in Catania, your transfer will also be included.

This evening, any single travellers will have the opportunity to find a partner for the Bridge room and guests can meet our First for Bridge team and your fellow Bridge players during our first evening bridge session.
DAY 2: Welcome meeting & Evening Bridge
After a night to settle into your new surroundings, join our director and hosts for a welcome meeting in the hotel.

After dinner, enjoy an evening Bridge session with your fellow Bridge players.
DAY 3: Seminar & Evening Bridge
This morning, join us for an interesting seminar hosted by our Bridge director. Today’s topic will be ‘Active/Passive defence’.

After dinner, enjoy an evening Bridge session with your fellow Bridge players.
DAY 4: Ragusa Ibla excursion & Evening Bridge
Today we include a half day tour to Ragusa Ibla, another UNESCO World Heritage Site which has earned its status from its fine examples of Baroque architecture, within a wonderful old hilltop city of churches and winding streets. We also visit the very beautiful gothic Venetian Donnafugata Castle and entrance is included.

After dinner, enjoy an evening Bridge session with your fellow Bridge players.
DAY 5: A day at leisure & Evening Bridge
A day at leisure for you to explore your surroundings or enjoy the hotel’s facilities.

After dinner, enjoy an evening Bridge session with your fellow Bridge players.
DAY 6: Seminar & Evening Bridge
This morning, join us for another interesting seminar hosted by our Bridge director. Today’s topic will be ‘Puppet Stayman’.

After dinner, enjoy an evening Bridge session with your fellow Bridge players.
DAY 7: Siracusa and Noto excursion & Evening Bridge
Take in two UNESCO World Heritage Sites today as we visit Siracusa, the former capital of Magna Grecia, and Noto, Sicily’s capital of Baroque. A full day of incredible sights, temples & architecture by Sicilians, Greeks, Romans, Arabs, Byzantines and Spanish all of whom have left traces of their permanence.

After dinner, enjoy an evening Bridge session with your fellow Bridge players.
DAY 8: Seminar & Evening Bridge
This morning, join us for another interesting seminar hosted by our Bridge director. Today’s topic will be ‘Declarer make a plan’.

After dinner, enjoy an evening Bridge session with your fellow Bridge players.
DAY 9: Modica & Scili excursion & Evening Bridge
Today we visit Modica & Scicli - two more UNESCO sites near Ragusa. Modica is an important example of Sicilian Baroque and also famous for its chocolate made from a very old Aztec recipe. Scicli is rich in Baroque, facades, statues and sculptures. It is also the film setting of the fictional Inspector Montalbano and you will feel the ‘Montalbano atmosphere’ everywhere.

After dinner, enjoy an evening Bridge session with your fellow Bridge players.
DAY 10: Seminar & Evening Bridge
This morning, join us for another interesting seminar hosted by our Bridge director. Today’s topic will be ‘Remember the bidding’.

After dinner, enjoy an evening Bridge session with your fellow Bridge players.
DAY 11: A day at leisure
A day at leisure for you to explore your surroundings or enjoy the hotel’s facilities.

After dinner, enjoy an evening Bridge session with your fellow Bridge players.
DAY 12: Return to the UK
Today we bid farewell to Sicily and transfer to the airport for our return flight to the UK.

Please Note: Whilst we try to keep to our programme, sometimes changes have to be made.

Included in our package:

Bridge programme directed by James Tullett and hosted by Jane Tullett, with classes and relaxed bridge sessions
Prizes awarded
Return flights from Luton or London Gatwick airport. Manchester & Bristol available at a supplement.
Airport transfers from Catania airport on our arrival and departure dates
11 nights in 4* accommodation on a half board basis
Welcome cocktail and unlimited tea and coffee, soft drinks and water between 10am and 10pm
Drinks with dinner - choice of two draft beers, red and white wine, soft drinks and mineral water
Porterage

Plus the following excursions:

Full day excursion to Siracusa and Noto
Half day excursion to Ragusa Ibla, Punta Secca and Donnafugata
Half day excursion to Modica and Scicli

James & Jane Tullett

James has been playing bridge for over 30 years and is regularly picked for his county. He also enjoys playing in congresses around the country (when his less competitive wife Jane lets him!)

James has run his own furnishing business for over 30 years from his base in Norfolk and recently, with his good friend and fellow First for Bridge host, John Barker, has established the Norfolk Bridge Academy. Between them, they have over 100 pupils learning to play and enjoying the wonderful game of bridge.

Jane has worked as a manager for over 12 years at her local university and then the NHS. She brings her organisational and interpersonal skills to the forefront to make an excellent hosting team with her husband James.

Jane and James have travelled extensively in recent years to explore exotic parts of the world, such as Peru, Sri Lanka and Vietnam. They both enjoy meeting new people, with the emphasis on fun and laughter, which may possibly include a drink or two.

Fly from London Gatwick

Return flights from London Gatwick are included in our package on our specific arrival and departure dates plus one item of checked in luggage, per person.

Transfers will also be included on our specific arrival and departure dates to take you to your holiday destination. If you choose to arrive or depart on a different day, there may be an additional supplement charged to cover your transfer costs.

Fly from London Luton

Return flights from London Luton are included in our package on our specific arrival and departure dates plus one item of checked in luggage, per person.

Fly from Manchester

Return flights from Manchester are included in our package on our specific arrival and departure dates plus one item of checked in luggage, per person.

Fly from regional airports

Flights may also be available from regional airports on our arrival and departure dates. These may have an additional supplement and are subject to availability at the time of booking.

Transfers will also be included on our specific arrival and departure dates. If you choose to arrive or depart on a different day, there may be an additional supplement charged to cover your transfer costs.

Meet us at our hotel

If you would like to make your own travel arrangements, you can meet us at our hotel. This package will not include flights or transfers. If you require any further information to assist with your travel plans, please contact our friendly reservations team who will be happy to help.

Please contact us to enquire about our ‘meet us there’ holiday discounts.

Dates:

20th April 2020: 12 days

Prices:

All prices listed below are per person and include flights from London Gatwick or Luton

Twin/double share in Building A: from £1499
Double room for sole use in Building A: from £1697
Twin/double share in Palace Acacia Building: from £1609
Double room for sole use in Palace Acacia Building: from £1807
Room upgrades: from £5 per night
Deposit: £250

Overview

The Acacia Marina is a very highly recommended hotel for its dining, service, location and facilities. Perfectly positioned on the sea front promenade in Marina di Ragusa, a flat coastal stroll takes you into the marina & small seaside resort where you will find a selection of cafes, bars and shops. The beautiful, golden beach has been awarded a Blue Flag - only 7 beaches in Sicily have claimed this award; and the resort and seafront promenade is kept exceptionally clean and environmental friendly.

Hotel Facilities & Amenities

The hotel is set in 20,000 m2 of beautiful floral gardens with Mediterranean - tropical vegetation, and inside the hotel there is a very pleasant lounge with good seating and a selection of reading books.

We dine in the main restaurant with its characteristic architecture overlooking the gardens. Breakfast and dinner is buffet and offers a good choice of tasteful international and local dishes, and show cooking using local product.

Facilities in the hotel include a large outdoor pool with 3 large hot tubs, tennis courts, sauna and spa. You will find plenty of sun loungers by the pool where it is a very pleasant place to relax surrounded by flowers and rich vegetation in the hotels beautiful gardens.

Room Facilities & Amenities

All rooms are equipped with the following:

Full bathroom with toiletries and hair dryer. (Mainly walk in showers - some have low bathtubs)
Electronic safe deposit box - (charge 2 euro per day)
Balcony or patio
TV with UK channels
Direct dial telephone
Fridge
Free WiFi
Tea & coffee making facilities

Refreshers Bridge in Sicily, Acacia Marina

20th April – 1st May 2020

12 days from £1,499pp

Refreshers Bridge

Refreshers Bridge in Sicily, Acacia Marina Resort

Included to enhance your holiday:

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Acacia Marina Resort, Sicily

Overview

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