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2 tours from £1,349pp

Destination Overview

A land of romance and history, Italy invites you on a bridge holiday like no other. With more UNESCO-listed culture sites than any other nation, it is no surprise that Italy is one of Europe’s most popular holiday destinations. Lido de Jesolo offers sandy beaches for relaxation and the perfect location from which to explore Venice, or you can venture further to Sicily, an island rich in culture and history, providing a stunning backdrop for bridge sessions. Our holidays combine Italian charm with the joy of bridge – discover your next adventure today! 

2 Holidays available from £1,349pp

Premier Bridge

Staying at the lovely Acacia Resort, enjoy the beautiful gardens and a short level walk along the seafront promenade.

  • Services of an EBU-qualified director and friendly hosts
  • Varied bridge sessions with Masterpoints and prizes awarded
  • 7 nights half-board accommodation in your chosen hotel of either Acacia Marina or Acacia Palace
  • Excursions, visits and coach travel as described in the itinerary
  • Excursions
    Included
  • Half
    Board

Availability:

  • 2026 7th October
Travel
  • By Air
  • Join Direct
Play & Explore
Festive Bridge
New Tour

Make your Christmas one to remember in beautiful Alassio, a coastal resort on the Ligurian Sea on the Mediterranean coast of Italy.

  • Services of our friendly hosts
  • Relaxed bridge sessions and interactive seminars
  • Masterpoints and prizes awarded
  • Return transfers between Nice Airport and the hotel
  • 7 nights half-board accommodation
  • A Christmas Day lunch
  • A Boxing Day Gala Dinner with live music
  • Welcome drink
  • Excursions, visits and coach travel as described in the itinerary
  • Excursions
    Included
  • New
    Venue

Availability:

  • 2027 22nd December
Travel
  • By Air
  • Join Direct

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
Gary and Lesley Conrad

Gary and Lesley Conrad

Gary is a Senior EBU Panel Director and Chief Tournament Director for Hertfordshire. He’s also a trainer for EBED, having helped over 200 players gain the skills to direct bridge in their own clubs. Lesley is the team’s social expert, always on hand to support solo travellers, keep the bridge room beautifully prepared, and handle all scoring and hand preparation.
Ilona Buttinger

Ilona Buttinger

Ilona learnt to play bridge as a child round the kitchen table, but really started to adopt conventions during lockdown. She went on her first bridge holiday in March 2024, which was the Majorcan Congress.
Christine and Stewart MacFarlane

Christine and Stewart MacFarlane

Christine and Stewart MacFarlane started their own Bridge School and Club in Bath. Together, they have taught and introduced many people to this wonderful game and started running weekends away for their students in 2009. This progressed to running bridge holidays and working on cruise ships as the bridge instructors.
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