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Trumps Holidays

Trumps runs several bridge holidays each year, from weekends away to South Sea cruises. The co-ordinator is Derrick Browne.
We also run holidays in conjunction with other bridge groups – see the Bridge Travel website.
For details about any of the following, or to let us know you are interested in bridge holidays, email us now or ring (02) 9969 5959 and we will send you a brochure. The usual deposit is $200 per person for overseas trips and other major holidays, or $100pp for local weekend or mid-week breaks. Have a look at some of our past holidays, or read on to see what is coming up!


Leura Resort August 2008
Camden Valley Inn November 2008

Bellachara Gerringong 2009
Clan Lakeside Terrigal not yet scheduled
Moss Vale June 2009
Salamander Shores
2009 not yet scheduled
Jamberoo possibly 2010
Berida Manor Bowral possibly later
Wisemans Ferry possibly later
Thailand possibly later
Alaska/Canada possibly later
Bali possibly later

Antarctica possibly later
 

Plus more:

We run many other cruises and holidays, such as many on the Sun Princess. Some are not feature bridge cruises. Others are feature bridge cruises, with more sessions and a modest bridge supplement. Also Queen Mary, France and Mediterranean trips September-October 2008, Vietnam and Angkor, Thredbo in January, Queen Victoria cruise, Scandinavia, and more.

To register your interest, email us now or call us on (02) 9969 5959.

 

 

 

 

Leura holiday at Leura Resort
26-29 August, 2008. $549 twin share, plus $150 single supplement. $10pp early bird discount for full payment before 26 July. Non-player discount $100. Located at Fitzroy St, Leura.
Everglades, Leura

 

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Camden Valley Inn holiday
10-13 November, 2008. $589 twin share, plus $195 single supplement. $10pp early bird discount for full payment by 9 October. Join our first visit to this newly-renovated hotel!

 

 

 

 

Dormie House Moss Vale holiday
Sunday 21 to Friday 26 June 2009 at Dormie House, a charming and friendly guest house alongside the golf course. In 2008 was $795 twin share, + $200 single supplement. Fully booked for 2007 and 2008, book early for 2009!
Kennerton Green in the beautiful Southern Highlands
 

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Salamander Shores
was last held February 2008, dates undecided for 2009. Salamander Shores, Soldiers Point, Port Stephens. Come for the Coaching and Play weekend Sat 9 to Mon 11 Feb from $329, or the Midweek Bridge Break Mon 11 to Thurs 14 Feb from $499, or the complete 6-day bridge holiday 9-14 Feb from $759. $10 early bird discount if fully paid by 9 January.
 Salamander Shores

 

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Bellachara
last held Monday 14 to Thursday 17 April, 2008.  Bellachara, Gerringong, just south of Kiama. Last year was $589 twin share + $240 single supplement. Not yet scheduled for 2009.
 Bellachara

 

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Terrigal Bridge Break
possibly 2009. We may return to the Clan Lakeside Lodge at Terrigal, only an hour drive from Sydney's North Shore. Last year was $499, + $165 single supplement, for a 3-nighter. We are currently waiting to hear back from them.
 players at the Clan

 

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Jamberoo possibly 2009
The Jamberoo Valley Lodge in the Kangaroo Valley west of Kiama is the beautiful country setting for another bridge break. The staff insist on over-feeding us with delicious food! There are several fine bridge rooms so we sometimes run coaching here - with lots of lessons and set hand clinics, and a choice of open or developing players' sections.
View of Jamberoo valley from a bushwalk

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Wisemans Ferry Bridge Coaching holiday
we may have another coaching holiday here in a few years. Join us at the retreat at Wisemans Ferry on the Hawkesbury River. With its delightful river setting and bright, fresh conference facilities, this modern resort is a lovely venue for holiday bridge. In 2006 was $359 + $145 single, less $50 for non-players. (Credit card surcharge applies.)
Statue, Wisemans Ferry

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Bowral, possibly March in a few years
last held 2006: Mon 13 - Wed 15 March at Berida Manor, 6 David Street, Bowral, ph 4861-1177. Approx $339pp (twin suite $50pp extra, singles $120 extra; non-player discount $30) includes 2 nights accommodation, full breakfasts and dinners, and all bridge (with coffee & biscuits) including clinics, Bowral versus the World (Tuesday afternoon), & red point teams (nights) & pairs (mornings). Also included is use of hotel facilities including 16m indoor heated pool, sauna, spa (towels provided), 2 tennis courts (racquets & balls provided), table tennis, Guest Lounge with open fire, piano & games, pushbikes & helmets, & Billiard room. There is a fully qualified Beautician & Masseuse, and for golf enthusiasts, the Royal Bowral Golf Course is next door. 

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Berida Manor

 
Alaska/Canada
we plan to next return around 2010

 Misty Fjord area, Alaska

Pictured are photos from our 2004 Canada and Alaska trip.

  Bridge players at glacier, Juneau

 

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Thailand around 2009
tbc. In 2004 was 11 nights from 14 October. Around 2010 we hope to return to this popular destination and visit Hua Hin, situated 200km south of Bangkok on the west coast of the Gulf of Thailand, where we stay at the Sofitel with its historical charm and elegance. We also visit Bangkok (staying at the Montien) and Phuket (staying at the Holiday Inn). Your holiday price includes return economy air fare with Thai Airways, twin accommodation, all transfers, breakfast daily, farewell Victory dinner, and all bridge fees.

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Antarctica and South America
Was held 19 January to 9 February 2008, may be held again some years later. We flew to Buenos Aires where we spent two nights before flying to Ushuaia to board our ship for 16 nights cruising to Antarctica and up the Chilean fjords to Valparaiso and Santiago, where we spent two nights before flying home after an unforgettable trip; see the trip dossier.

Here is a link to photos that some of the participants submitted from the trip:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/24559504@N03/

Waddell seals, Antarctica

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Bali
possibly 2012. Bali's delightful people, scenic beauty, fascinating culture and bargain shopping bring us back time and time again, but we are waiting for the security situation to improve. We stay at the Kuta Paradiso.

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