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May 2020
 
HOLIDAYS FOR A 'NEW NORMAL'
 
 
 
As the UK begins tentative steps to relax the lockdown we are starting to think about how we will move forward in a responsible way that protects our clients, our partners, our environment and our business and still allows us to organise exciting and authentic holidays which introduce our clients to the hidden gems and local secrets that even the locals may not know are on their doorstep.
 
We will miss many of our international friends this summer – but as they say ‘absence makes the heart grow fonder’ – and we will have a very warm welcome waiting for you next spring!
 
And while we trust that our fellow Brits will remain aware and alert and take steps to avoid a second wave of the pandemic we recognise that many are in need of something to look forward to and a much needed holiday as soon as it is sensible to do so – and we think we have just the thing!
 
Our holidays, by their very nature are a chance to get away from it all – cycling or walking off the beaten track, discovering quiet routes and tiny villages, boutique accommodation and special foodie stops, avoiding the crowds and popular honeypots in favour of the lesser known and unspoilt treasures.
 
But we have also put our heads together to tweak some of our trips to make them even more ideal getaways for the ‘new normal’

Take care,
 
  SKIP THE CITIES      
While Oxford is one of our favourite places and the hub for many of our walking and cycling tours, we are relocating our starting point to a lovely hotel on the river outside the city. Anyone who wishes to visit the wonders that Oxford has to offer can still do so and we are looking at all our holidays to see where it may be appropriate to re route around busier areas.  
 
 
These trips have shorter distances and traffic free routes ideal for children (and parents!). Check out our new ‘Chiltern Traffic Free Jolly’ - a perfect short break with glorious cycling along canals and woodland trails, stops at 2 very special museums and a chocolate shop!  Have a look at our ‘Inspire Me’ section for more ideas or ask us – we can often adapt other trips to suit your needs. 
 
 
ARRIVE BY CAR
If you will be arriving by car we are arranging for guests to park for the duration of the trip and transferring passengers either to the start of their adventure or back to their cars at the end. For example our Devon Coast to Coast is an essentially rural and traffic free cycle from the north coast of Devon down to Plymouth so we will meet you at the end to take you back to your car.  
 
 
These have been amended so that your deposit is fully refundable should government advice say that it’s not safe or possible to travel. The balance payment will be due just 30 days before your trip and will be refundable if government advice changes between then and your start date. We do recommend you take travel insurance to cover any other circumstances. Click for more details
 
At this point we are unsure at when hotels and other hospitality venues will be available but we are hoping that the phased opening through July will mean we can operate from August – and we are also unsure whether at that point demand will exceed supply so if you are seriously considering a getaway later this summer we would love to hear from you.
 
We look forward to the day when we have lots of explorers ‘out on the road’ but in the meantime stay safe and we’ll see you soon!!
 
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The Carter Company, The Red House, Aston Clinton
Buckinghamshire, HP22 5EZ