Play Bridge & Explore the Bay of Kotor
Play and Explore holidays are suited to intermediate players who wish to learn new skills, and regular players looking for a relaxed holiday with bridge. The Carine Hotel Park sits directly on the seafront promenade in Bijela with incredible views across the famous Boka Kotorska Bay. Cruise ships sail past the hotel terraces as they enter the deep blue fjord flanked by high topped mountains on route to Kotor. Just sit on the terraces, relax on the hotels private beach or enjoy your spacious balcony and absorb the stunning scenery.As well as enjoying a relaxed bridge holiday in an incredibly beautiful location, we have included two half-day boat trips across the Bay of Kotor to enhance your stay. We sail past 'Lady on the Rocks' to visit the old fortified city of Kotor, the most visited historic city in Montenegro. Our second boat trip takes us across the bay to Herceg Novi, with its famous clock tower, flowered courtyards and winding streets. There is so much to see in this small diverse country; beautiful beaches and a coastline where old medieval towns cling to the sea walls, and villages where terracotta rooftops dot the hillsides, contrasting modern marinas with A- listers yachts. Locals are friendly and welcoming, and local buses can be utilised to take you around the bay to different towns and villages. Visit now whilst it is still uncommercialised and so very beautiful.
Your Tour Includes
- Travel package includes flights from London Gatwick to Tivat. Regional flights to Dubrovnik from Manchester, Bristol, Edinburgh, East Midlands and Birmingham airports are available at a supplement
- Return airport transfers
- 7 nights all-inclusive accommodation
- Relaxed bridge sessions and interactive seminars
- Welcome drink
- Masterpoints awarded
- Half-day boat trip to Kotor
- Half-day boat trip to Herceg Novi
James and 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.
Itinerary
Depart the UK and fly to Tivat Montenegro, or Dubrovnik Croatia. Transfer to the hotel.
Includes Dinner
As well as enjoying a relaxed bridge holiday in an incredibly beautiful location, we have included two half day boat trips across the Bay of Kotor to enhance your stay. Visit the fortified city of Kotor - the most visited historic city in Montenegro with its medieval buildings, cobbled squares, cathedral, and Romanesque churches, all within its city walls. We also stop to see the legendary “Lady on the Rocks.
Our second boat trip takes us to the beautiful old town of Herceg Novi, full of winding streets and flower courtyards, and boasting an old fortress and famous clock tower
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, giving the opportunity for you to explore the surrounding area.
Included Highlights
After breakfast, transfer to airport for return flight to the UK.
Includes Breakfast
Accommodation
You will stay for seven nights at the Carine Hotel Park.
Carine Hotel Park Bijela
The Carine Hotel Park Bijela boasts excellent recreational facilities including a private beach with sunbeds and umbrellas (additional charges apply), an outdoor pool and an exceptionally good indoor pool. There is also a lovely spa (with charge) on the rooftop with amazing views from the saunas, steam room and hot tubs and sunbathing terraces. Dining is located in the main restaurant or on its open terraces overlooking the bay. The hotel group owns a BIO farm in Pisce and produce much of the food that is sold exclusively to their hotels including five types of cheese, pork, lamb and veal. The hotel has plenty of open lounges where you can relax, read some of the available books or play board games. There is a well-equipped gym in the hotel and table tennis and darts. There are four types of rooms you can choose, all room types are the same standard but the differences are the views - mountains, side sea view or front sea view. It is highly recommended upgrading to a front sea view which commands an amazing view across the bay.
Hotel Facilities
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General
- 4 Star
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Indoor and Outdoor Swimming Pool
- Sauna or Steam Room
Room
- TV
- Hairdryer
- Safe Box
- Air Conditioning
- Fridge
- Telephone
- Free Wifi
- Ensuite Facilities
Service
- Gym
Hotel
- Swimming Pool
- Bar
- Restaurant
- WiFi Available
