WHY CHOOSE PREMIER HOLIDAYS ?
THE PERSONAL TOUCH
Premier is not your average travel company ! We are extremely proud of our longevity ( founded in 1936 ), our independence , our strong family values , our reputation and , most importantly , our fabulous long-serving experienced staff – a combination , which has made us the well-respected , trustworthy , knowledgeable and reliable travel company that we are today . We believe that holidays bring people together , deliver new experiences and create wonderful memories that last a lifetime – we love to be a part of this ! We care about your holiday as though it were our own , because although it ’ s our business we know it ’ s your dream .
SUSTAINABLE TRAVEL
Travel is a luxury , to which we all aspire . But we recognise that there are mounting pressures to be aware of our individual carbon footprints . Whilst some might consider that this precludes travel by air , others will feel that , by travelling responsibly , they can still enjoy the enrichment of experiencing new destinations , but , at the same time , give something back to those communities . Look out for our logo to highlight hotels regarded for their sustainability practices . As a travel company , you won ’ t be surprised that we think there is a middle way . There are airlines which use aircraft and fuel which minimise harmful emissions , but we are also happy to offer alternative means of travelling from A to B – for example , ferries can be a much more relaxing experience . At your destination , you may want to consider accommodation , which is locally owned and aims to source as many of the products they serve locally too , thus supporting local businesses and people . Opting to explore on foot or by bike couldn ’ t be easier across our featured islands , in fact Sark and Herm are car free ! Walking or cycling gives a much more immersive experience into local life and can offer you the opportunity to get to places , which the coach can ’ t reach . We recognise that everyone makes those choices every day and we ’ re more than happy to talk to you about destinations , accommodation and activities , which will enable you to travel smarter .
PLANNING YOUR STAY
Most British Isles hotel accommodation carries an official grading awarded by an independent authority . Most awards are made under the Visit Britain scheme , although some properties opt for AA grading . However , the grading criteria are very similar , so the grades are comparable . Properties are inspected annually and must comply with local regulations as well as meeting set grading criteria . Accommodation is broadly divided into three categories :
HOTEL - usually offering a wider range of facilities and services .
GUEST HOUSES - Often family run - possibly only offering bed and breakfast , where a warm welcome is more important than facilities and services .
SELF-CATERING - ideal for families or friends travelling together seeking more space and flexibility .
Accommodation , within each category , is awarded a star grade , but be aware that even where the number of stars is the same , actual standards will differ as the grading criteria vary according to the category . In Jersey only , some properties are awarded “ RED ” stars , which indicate a superior accommodation within the grade and category . The designator “ Metro ” is assigned to hotels which do not provide formal dining every night of the week , although they may still offer snacks or bar meals .
KEEPING YOUR MONEY SAFE
We know that in a world of uncertainty , it ’ s vital to have confidence in the company you choose for your holiday . All of our holidays are financially protected – flight inclusive holidays are covered by our ATOL licence and holidays and services which don ’ t include a flight are covered by the bond we hold with ABTA . Put simply , in the unlikely event something happens to us , you get your money back .
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