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First for Bridge Holidays
Overview
Arena Travel’s First for Bridge collection offers an extensive selection of quality holidays expertly created for Bridge players who love to travel. With over 20 years’ experience of organising bridge holidays and cruises in the UK and abroad, First for Bridge is proud to continue offering the professional service and high standard of holiday we’re renowned for.
All First for Bridge holidays combine a varied programme of seminars and bridge sessions with good quality hotels and fascinating destinations. Experienced directors and friendly hosts accompany every holiday. We are pleased to welcome solo travellers on all our holidays and will always find partners in the bridge room for those travelling alone.
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Experience ultimate relaxation at the popular and charming Château des Comtes de Challes, set within truly beautiful surroundings.
- 7 nights half-board accommodation
- Fine wine with dinner
- Services of our friendly hosts
- Relaxed bridge sessions and interactive seminars
- Masterpoints and prizes awarded
- Excursions and visits as described in the itinerary
- Coach travel for excursions
- All local taxes and porterage
- Excursions
Included - Drinks
Package - Half
Board
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- 2024 1st September
- 2025 8th June
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An excellent 5-star hotel awaits you in Albena, with a wide, sandy beach, complimentary sunbeds and umbrellas, and spacious bridge room.
- 7, 10 or 14 nights half-board accommodation
- Services of an EBU-qualified director and friendly hosts
- Varied bridge programme with Masterpoints and prizes awarded
- 2 weekly morning seminars
- Welcome drink
- Excursions and visits as described in the itinerary
- Coach travel for excursions
- Excursions
Included - Spa
Facilities - New
Venue - Half
Board
Availability:
- 2024 10th September 17th September
- 2025 11th September
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Take an indulgent bridge holiday at the luxurious, adults-only La Quinta Menorca by Portblue Boutique, with its first-class facilities and service.
- 7 or 14 nights half-board accommodation
- Return airport transfers from Mahon Airport
- Services of an EBU-qualified director and friendly hosts
- Varied bridge programme with Masterpoints and prizes awarded
- 2 weekly seminars
- Welcome drink and canapés
- Spa
Facilities - New
Venue - Half
Board
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- 2024 27th September 4th October
- 2025 26th September 3rd October
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Staying at the lovely Acacia Marina resort, enjoy the beautiful gardens and a short level walk along the seafront promenade.
- 7 nights half-board accommodation in your chosen hotel of either Acacia Marina or Acacia Palace
- Services of an EBU-qualified director and friendly hosts
- Varied bridge sessions with Masterpoints and prizes awarded
- Excursions and visits as described in the itinerary
- Coach travel for excursions
- Excursions
Included - Half
Board
Availability:
- 2024 2nd October
- 2025 1st October
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The Green and Blue pointed EBU Overseas Congress in October 2024 will take place on the beautiful island of Crete, at the Kernos Beach Hotel.
- 7, 8 or 9 nights half-board accommodation
- Return airport transfers
- Bridge fee for the EBU Congress
- Services of an EBU-qualified director and friendly hosts
- Green and Blue Masterpoints awarded
- Sponsored drinks reception and prize giving
- Welcome cocktail
- Excursions and visits as described in the itinerary
- Local tourist tax
- Excursions
Included - Half
Board
Availability:
- 2024 13th October 14th October 15th October
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This autumn bridge holiday will be held at the fabulous Merrion Hotel in Llandudno, renowned for its excellent location and superb dining.
- 4 nights half-board accommodation
- Services of an EBU-qualified director and friendly hosts
- Varied bridge sessions with Masterpoints and prizes awarded
- 1 morning seminar
- Welcome drink
- Complimentary car parking
- Low Single
Supplement - Half
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- 2024 21st October
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With excellent dining in the beachfront restaurant and an ultra all-inclusive package, the 5-star Raga Side Hotel is a Mediterranean dream.
- 7, 10 or 14 nights ultra all-inclusive accommodation
- Return airport transfers from Antalya Airport
- Services of an EBU-qualified director and friendly hosts
- Varied bridge programme with Masterpoints and prizes awarded
- Seminars twice weekly
- Complimentary weekly laundry service
- All
Inclusive - Low Single
Supplement - Spa
Facilities
Availability:
- 2024 3rd November 10th November
- 2025 2nd November
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Nestled in 225 acres of glorious South Devon countryside, join us at the Dartmouth Hotel, Golf & Spa for an idyllic bridge retreat.
- Services of an EBU-qualified director and friendly hosts
- Varied bridge sessions with Masterpoints and prizes awarded
- 4 nights half-board accommodation
- Welcome cocktail
- Spa
Facilities - Half
Board
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- 2024 4th November
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Learn to play bridge in the friendly ambience of the Charlecote Pheasant Hotel, enjoying a beautiful location in the heart of Shakespeare Country.
- 2 nights half-board accommodation
- Introduction and learn to play bridge with Dom Rayner
- Welcome drink
- Low Single
Supplement - Half
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- 2024 8th November
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Join us at the popular Athena Beach Hotel for a Christmas and New Year overseas bridge and bowls break.
- 7 or 14 nights half-board accommodation
- Return airport transfers from Paphos Airport
- Services of an EBU-qualified director and friendly hosts
- Varied bridge programme with masterpoints and prizes awarded
- 2 weekly seminars
- 3 weekly bowls sessions
- 2 weekly dance lessons
- Christmas Eve Gala Dinner or New Year's Eve Gala Dinner (8-Day Holiday)
- Christmas Eve Gala Dinner and New Year's Eve Gala Dinner (15-Day Holiday)
- Fruit and wine in room on arrival
- Spa
Facilities - Half
Board
Availability:
- 2024 21st December 28th December
- 2025 21st December 28th December
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Take on an unforgettable, festive bridge holiday to the very special Makeney Hall, with its Victorian feel and warm and welcoming staff.
- 4 nights half-board accommodation
- Services of an EBU-qualified director and friendly hosts
- Varied bridge sessions with Masterpoints and prizes awarded
- Traditional Christmas lunch
- Fizz and canapés on Boxing Day
- Welcome drink
- Half
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- 2024 23rd December
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Enjoy a Twixmas bridge break near Oxford, staying at the fantastic Doubletree by Hilton Oxford Belfry Hotel.
- 3 nights half-board accommodation
- Welcome cocktail
- Varied bridge programme with Masterpoints and prizes awarded
- Services of an EBU-qualified director and bridge hosts
- One seminar
- Half
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- 2024 27th December
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After the rush of Christmas, why not join us in Yorkshire for a wonderful Twixmas stay at the Rendezvous Hotel?
- 4 nights half-board accommodation
- Services of our friendly hosts
- Varied bridge sessions with Masterpoints and prizes awarded
- Welcome drink
- Excursions and visits as described in the itinerary
- Coach travel for excursions
- Excursions
Included - Half
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- 2024 27th December
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Ring in the New Year in the beautiful city of Bristol! Enjoy a glass of fizz, canapés, and bridge games with your newfound friends.
- 4 nights half-board accommodation
- Services of an EBU-qualified director and friendly hosts
- Varied bridge sessions with Masterpoints and prizes awarded
- 1 seminar
- Fizz and canapés on New Year's Eve
- Welcome drink
- New
Venue - Half
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- 2024 29th December
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Play bridge under the winter sun in beautiful Gran Canaria, with its sandy beaches, dramatic cliffs, traditional towns, and lush greenery.
- 7 or 14 nights half-board accommodation in a full sea view room
- Return airport transfers from Las Palmas Airport to the hotel
- Services of an EBU-qualified director and friendly hosts
- Varied bridge programme with Masterpoints and prizes awarded
- 2 weekly bridge seminars
Availability:
- 2025 7th January 14th January
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Experience two Canary Islands in one fantastic, winter sun holiday, enjoying a varied programme of bridge and free time to explore.
- Return flights from London Gatwick with 1 piece of checked-in luggage
- 15, 22, or 29 nights all-inclusive and half-board accommodation
- Return airport transfers in Gran Canaria and Tenerife
- Interisland flight from Gran Canaria to Tenerife
- Full sea view room in Gran Canaria
- Services of an EBU-qualified director and friendly hosts
- Varied bridge programme with Masterpoints and prizes awarded
- 2 weekly bridge seminars
Availability:
- 2025 7th January 14th January
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Discover our winter sun bridge venue on the sunny south side of Tenerife, staying at the 4-star Paradise Park Hotel in Los Cristianos.
- 7 or 14 nights all-inclusive accommodation
- Return airport transfers from Tenerife South Airport to the hotel
- Services of an EBU-qualified director and friendly hosts
- Varied bridge programme with Masterpoints and prizes awarded
- 2 weekly bridge seminars
Availability:
- 2025 22nd January 29th January
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The winter 2025 Green and Blue pointed EBU Congress will take place at the 4-star Hotel Vila Galé in Tavira, a historic, coastal town.
- 7, 8 or 9 nights half-board accommodation
- Return airport transfers between Faro Airport and the hotel
- Bridge fee for the EBU Congress
- Services of an EBU-qualified director and friendly hosts
- Green and Blue Masterpoints awarded
- Sponsored drinks reception and prize giving
- Complimentary safe box and tea and coffee-making facilities in your room
- Welcome drink
- Excursions and entrance fees
Availability:
- 2025 1st February 2nd February 3rd February
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Staying at the 4-star Db San Antonio Hotel & Spa, enjoy a varied bridge programme and a full-day excursion to the island of Gozo.
- 7 nights all-inclusive accommodation
- Return airport transfers
- Services of an EBU-qualified director and friendly hosts
- Varied bridge programme with Masterpoints and prizes awarded
- Welcome drink
- Excursions and visits as described in the itinerary
- Local tourist tax
Availability:
- 2025 6th February
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Soak up the sun and play bridge and bowls in gorgeous Paphos, staying at the luxurious 4-star Athena Royal Beach Hotel.
- 10 nights half-board accommodation
- Return airport transfers from Paphos Airport
- Services of an EBU-qualified director and friendly hosts
- Varied bridge sessions with Masterpoints and prizes awarded
- 3 morning seminars
- Wine and fruit on arrival
- 5 bowls sessions
- Complimentary dance lessons twice weekly
Availability:
- 2025 26th February
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The Hotel Bella Playa & Spa is a renowned resort, with excellent dining, friendly service and relaxing facilities.
- 10 nights half-board accommodation
- Varied bridge sessions with Masterpoints and prizes awarded
- 2 morning seminars
- Services of an EBU-qualified director and bridge hosts
- Excursions and visits as described in the itinerary
- Coach travel for excursions
- Excursions
Included - Low Single
Supplement - Half
Board
Availability:
- 2025 21st March
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Join us in the heart of Torquay and enjoy a fantastic location just five minutes away from the stunning seafront.
- 4 nights half-board accommodation
- Services of an EBU-qualified director and friendly hosts
- Varied bridge sessions with Masterpoints and prizes awarded
- 1 seminar
- Complimentary car parking
- Devonshire cream tea
- Welcome drink
- No Single
Supplement - Half
Board
Availability:
- 2025 24th March 5th May 20th October
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Join our bridge teacher Dom Rayner for a fantastic weekend of learning bridge bidding, staying at the 4-star Makeney Hall Hotel in Derbyshire.
- 2 nights half-board accommodation
- Introduction and learn to bid with Dom Rayner
- Welcome drink
Availability:
- 2025 28th March
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From the 4-star Marriott Cheltenham Chase, enjoy rolling countryside, incredible views of the Cotswold Hills, and modern luxury.
- 4 nights half-board accommodation
- Services of an EBU-qualified director and friendly hosts
- Varied bridge programme with Masterpoints and prizes awarded
- 1 seminar
- Complimentary parking
- Welcome drink
- Spa
Facilities - Half
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- 2025 30th March
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Explore the natural beauty of the Peak District on our included excursions and enjoy the company of newfound friends.
- 4 nights half-board accommodation
- Welcome drink
- Services of our friendly hosts
- Refreshers bridge sessions
- Interactive seminars
- Excursions and visits as described in the itinerary
- Coach travel for the excursions
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- 2025 31st March
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Join us on a very special bridge tour to the Azores, considered one of the most beautiful places in the world with breathtaking natural beauty.
- 7 nights half-board accommodation
- 2 lunches
- Drinks package with dinner
- Services of our friendly hosts
- Relaxed bridge sessions with Masterpoints and prizes awarded
- 1 weekly bridge seminar
- Excursions and visits as described in the itinerary
Availability:
- 2025 8th April
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At the 5-star Rodostamo Hotel & Spa, enjoy superb facilities, excellent service and delicious dining, as well as a varied programme of bridge.
- 10 nights half-board accommodation
- Return airport transfers
- Services of an EBU-qualified director and friendly hosts
- Varied bridge programme with Masterpoints and prizes awarded
- 2 weekly bridge seminars
- Excursions and visits as described in the itinerary
Availability:
- 2025 2nd May
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Along the outskirts of St Helier, we stay at the highly-rated Westhill Country Hotel, renowned for its excellent dining and friendly staff.
- 7 nights half-board accommodation
- Services of an EBU-qualified director and friendly hosts
- Varied bridge programme with Masterpoints and prizes awarded
- 2 morning seminars
- Complimentary daily shuttle bus to St Helier
- Welcome drink
- Excursions and visits as described in the itinerary
- Porterage at the hotel
- Excursions
Included - New
Venue - Half
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- 2025 5th May
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Enjoy a stay at the Rendezvous Hotel this spring, with two nostalgic railway journeys and visits to RHS Garden Harlow Carr and Haworth.
- 4 nights half-board accommodation
- Services of our friendly hosts
- Varied bridge sessions with Masterpoints and prizes awarded
- Welcome drink
- Excursions and visits as described in the itinerary
- Coach travel for excursions
- Excursions
Included - New
Venue - Half
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- 2025 5th May
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At the entrance of Boka Bay where the Adriatic Sea meets the mountains of Montenegro, the Carine Hotel Kumbor boasts a truly stunning location.
- 11 nights all-inclusive accommodation
- Services of an EBU-qualified director and friendly hosts
- Varied bridge sessions with Masterpoints and prizes awarded
- 3 seminars
- Welcome drink
- Excursions and visits as described in the itinerary
- Coach travel for excursions
- All
Inclusive - Excursions
Included - Spa
Facilities - New
Venue
Availability:
- 2025 18th May
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Join us in the market town of Tiverton, mid-Devon, on this 5-day bridge holiday, staying at the Tiverton Hotel Lounge & Venue.
- 4 nights half-board accommodation
- Services of an EBU-qualified director and friendly hosts
- Varied bridge programme with Masterpoints and prizes awarded
- 1 morning seminar
- An afternoon with cream tea
- Complimentary car parking
- Welcome drink
- Low Single
Supplement - Half
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- 2025 12th June
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Enjoy a relaxing bridge holiday and top-notch facilities in lovely Mogan, set in peaceful and beautiful surroundings that boast an amazing climate.
- 7 nights half-board accommodation
- Return airport transfers from Las Palmas Airport to your hotel
- Services of an EBU-qualified director and friendly hosts
- Varied bridge programme with Masterpoints and prizes awarded
- 2 weekly bridge seminars
Availability:
- 2025 24th June
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From the Sprowston Manor, Golf & Country Club, play bridge and visit Sandringham, ride the Bure Valley Railway and cruise the Norfolk Broads.
- 5 nights half-board accommodation
- Services of an EBU-qualified director and friendly hosts
- Varied bridge sessions with Masterpoints and prizes awarded
- 1 morning seminar
- Welcome drink
- Excursions and visits as described in the itinerary
- Coach travel for excursions
- Complimentary car parking
- Excursions
Included - New
Venue - Half
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- 2025 6th July
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Based at the Charlecote Pheasant, enjoy a fabulous visit to the beautiful Sudeley Castle and a relaxing railway journey on this bridge break.
- 4 nights half-board accommodation
- Services of an EBU-qualified director and friendly hosts
- Varied bridge sessions with Masterpoints and prizes awarded
- 1 seminar
- Welcome drink
- Coach travel for excursions
- Complimentary car parking
- Excursions
Included - Half
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- 2025 11th August
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Visit Westport House, Achill Island and Connemara’s Kylemore Abbey, and take a cruise on Killary Fjord, as you discover Ireland’s west coast.
- 5 nights half-board accommodation
- Services of our friendly hosts
- Relaxed bridge sessions with Masterpoints and prizes awarded
- Welcome drink
- Excursions and visits as described in the itinerary
- Coach travel for excursions
- Excursions
Included - Spa
Facilities - Half
Board
Availability:
- 2025 7th September
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Staying at the luxury 4-star Grange Hotel, combine relaxed bridge with the delight of exploring the beautiful Lake District National Park.
- Services of our friendly hosts
- Relaxed bridge sessions and a seminar
- Masterpoints and prizes awarded
- 4 nights half-board accommodation
- Welcome drink
- Excursions and visits as described in the itinerary
- Coach travel for excursions
Availability:
- 2025 15th September
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Enjoy a wonderful location just a few minutes from the beach and seafront of Bournemouth on this delightful bridge break.
- Services of an EBU-qualified director and friendly hosts
- Varied bridge sessions with Masterpoints and prizes awarded
- 1 seminar
- 4 nights half-board accommodation
- Welcome drink
- Complimentary car parking
Availability:
- 2025 6th October
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Meet the
Team
We’ve assembled a fantastic team of directors, hosts and teachers, all dedicated to providing an engaging and supportive bridge-playing environment.
Meet the Team
Colin Simcox
Ro Kaye
John and Sarah Barker
Anne Wright
Christine and Stewart MacFarlane
Jacky Baker
Mark Hooper
Maggie Pyner
Chris and Linda Benneworth
Gary and Lesley Conrad
James and Jane Tullett
Eddie and Kathy Williams
Dom Rayner
