HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS

A remarkable holiday from start to finish. Both the French and Spanish resorts on the Basque Coast have wonderful beaches, colourful harbours and fishing fleets, traditional-style houses in bold reds and greens. Spectacular coastal drives, then the Pyrenees providing unforgettable mountain scenery on another day. Zarautz, west of San Sebastian, is the immaculate resort we have chosen as a base. With a wonderful beach and promenade and an old town to explore, there is everything necessary for a memorable holiday. This very special tour will be courier-escorted by the person who arranges Cooks Coaches holiday programme, celebrating 50 years of working in the coach business and modelled on a tour he accompanied in 1962. (In the meantime, the prices have gone up a bit!)

HOTEL ZARAUZ

A fine, 3 star, hotel about 100 yards level walk from the beach. There are 75 en suite rooms with TV, WIFI. Lifts. Large and comfortable air-conditioned lounge and bar. The Santa Barbara restaurant has rooms for 200 people in agreeable surroundings. More information at www.hotelzarauz.com