Start your year with a spirit-lifting break. Coach tour operators across the UK have recession-beating deals including activity holidays in the UK and trips to snow-capped mountains. Unless otherwise indicated, all of these tours are half-board and prices are per person (a single supplement may apply)
UK ideas
Jersey Boys/War Horse West End Theatre Break with Impression Holidays (01733 267025). Departs Cambs/Lincs on 1 February for 2 days DBB £179
All-inclusive break in Cardigan at the Cliff Hotel with Kettlewells Coaches (01777 860360). Departs from Nottinghamshire on 13 February 2012 for five days, all-inclusive, £229
Pembrokeshire Bargain Break with Barnes Coaches (01793 821303). Departs Wiltshire/Somerset 13 February for 5 days DBB £219 (no single supp.)
Bristol Zoo day trip with Dudleys Day Tours (01386 792206). Departs Worcestershire 14 February for 1 day £23
Cabaret Weekend Rothesay (Scotland) with Shearings (0844 209 7143). Departs nationwide February/March for 4 days DBB £99
Bournemouth Winter Warmer with Jones of Login (01437 563277). Departs West Wales on 17 February for 4 days DBB £195
House Party in the Scottish Borders with Fenn Holidays (01354 653329). Departs Cambs/Lincs on 20 February for 5 days DBB £289
Capital Cruise and Dreamboats Special with Eddie Brown Tours (01423 321246). Departs Yorkshire 23 February for 5 days DBB £299
Annual Holiday Reunion Hayling Island with Grand UK Holidays (01603 619933). Departs nationwide 27 February for 5 days DBB £169
Magical Mystery Tour, min. 3-star hotel, with Bluebird Coaches (01305 782353). Departs from Dorset area 2 March 2012 for 3 days DBB £179
Line dancing – Skegness with Grand UK Holidays (01603 619933). Departs nationwide 12 March for 5 days DBB £219
Retail Therapy in Leeds with Chalkwell Coach Hire and Tours (01795 423982). Departs Kent/SE on 13 April for 3 days DBB £147
European ideas
Lake Como All Inclusive with Shearings (0844 209 7143). Departures nationwide through February for 9 days All Inclusive £229
Lake Garda, Snowflakes and the Crystal Lake with Hemmings Coaches (01237 451 282). Departs from Devon area on 11 February for 8 days DBB £410.
Winter on Lake Fuschl (Austria 4*) with Fenn Holidays (01354 653329). Departs Cambs/Lincs area on 25 February for 7 days DBB £589
Bruges Weekend with Kettlewells Coaches (01777 860360). Departs from Nottinghamshire area 9 March 2012 for 4 days DBB £240.
Easter in Cologne with Skinners Travel (01883 713633 ). Departs Surrey/SE 6 April for 4 days DBB £418.
Spring Floriade 2012 with Simonds (01379 647300). Departs Suffolk/Norfolk on 4 May for 5 days DBB £389
