Bridge in Sicily at the Acacia Palace
Sicily is so rich in history that the island boasts no less than 8 UNESCO listed World heritage sites. We have included 2 fabulous excursions in our bridge holiday package. We visit Siracusa one of the most ancient towns in the world, and for over three centuries it became one of the most powerful and richest cities in the Mediterranean. Founded on the small island Ortigia its Greek remains stand side by side with Renaissance buildings and Baroque churches. We spend time on its elegant promenade before our visit to the Archaeological Park and Roman Amphitheatre. Our second visit takes us to delightful Ragusa Ibla, famous for more than 50 Baroque churches. Enjoy stunning views across the valley as our Noddy train takes us all over this incredibly beautiful town, exposing glimpses of Vigata and Montelusa from the setting of Inspector Montalbano. Included is a visit to the very beautiful Gothic Venetian Donnafugata Castle, a sumptuous noble residence from the late 1800s. We stay in the lovely Acacia Marina & Acacia Palace resort where guests can enjoy the beautiful gardens, and a short flat walk along the sea front promenade leads into the centre of Marina di Ragusa. This small seaside resort offers a selection of cafes, bars and shops and its beautiful golden beach has been awarded a Blue Flag.
Your Tour Includes
- Return flights from Gatwick to Catania (Manchester available at a supplement)
- Return airport transfers
- 7 nights half board accomodation
- Varied Bridge programme with masterpoints and prizes awarded
- Seminar
- Services of our EBU qualified director and friendly bridge hosts
- 2 excursions
Christine and Stewart MacFarlane
Christine and Stewart MacFarlane both were engineers but since retiring, have started their own Bridge School and Club in Bath. Together they have taught and introduced many people to this wonderful game and started running weekends away for their students in 2009. This progressed to running bridge holidays and working on cruise ships as the bridge instructors. They believe bridge should be both competitive and sociable.
Christine has been on the EBU Panel since 2010 and assisted with running many congresses over the years. She has been particularly involved with the Really Easy and Progressive events to encourage newer players to play competitive.
They have two grown children and one grandchild.
Itinerary
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Overview
Meet us at the airport and fly from Gatwick to Catania
Includes Dinner
Included Highlights
Overview
Our Bridge programmes will vary according to the length of your break, and, in addition to playing Bridge, we try to include interesting Bridge seminars, hosted by your Bridge Director. Your duplicate Bridge will be available every evening between 7.45pm and 11.15pm and we endeavour to vary these evening sessions, balancing between teams and pairs, with at least one Swiss style event during a two-week Bridge break. Bridge will also be offered some afternoons between 2.30pm and 4.45pm. These sessions are normally given over to open pairs/teams. During your Bridge holiday nothing is obligatory and you can play in as many, or as few, Bridge sessions as you wish. We don’t forget you are on holiday and our Bridge programmes also allow time to relax and the opportunity for you to explore the surrounding area
Includes Breakfast
Includes Dinner
Included Highlights
Overview
After breakfast we will depart for our return flight to London
Includes Breakfast
Single Room Supplement from £295.00 (8 days).
Accommodation
You will be staying at the 4-star Acacia Palace for 7 nights on half-board basis.
Acacia Palace Hotel
This 4-star hotel stands in stunning tropical gardens surrounding a large outdoor pool and three free standing hot tubs and beautiful terraces. Dinner is buffet service, and you can enjoy local and international cuisine. All spacious bedrooms feature a balcony or patio, and are equipped with TV, direct dial telephone; safety deposit box (charge) complimentary WIFI; fridge; tea and coffee making facilities: and en suite bathrooms with hairdryer and toiletries
Hotel Facilities
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