With summer drawing to a close, thoughts naturally turn to autumn days out, festive getaways and perhaps even that next well-earned holiday. And for local residents, there’s a growing choice of places to discover with Leisuretime – who now offer convenient local pick-up points in addition to their Cardiff, Newport and Bridgend departure points.

Following Leisuretime’s return to the area earlier this year, local holidaymakers can now choose from a wide-ranging programme of coach holidays, short breaks and days out across the UK and Europe.

And the months ahead are packed with opportunities to get away.

Autumn is a wonderful time to explore, whether that means a relaxing seaside break, discovering one of Britain’s historic cities, enjoying spectacular countryside as the seasons change or treating yourself to a few days away with entertainment included.

Then, as Christmas approaches, Leisuretime’s festive programme really comes into its own.

Christmas markets are always firm favourites, offering the chance to browse traditional stalls, enjoy seasonal food and drink and soak up the atmosphere without worrying about driving or parking. There are festive day trips and short breaks, Christmas and Twixmas holidays, seasonal entertainment breaks and plenty of opportunities to simply get away and enjoy the most magical time of the year.

For those looking further afield, Leisuretime also offers European holidays and adults-only no-fly cruises, while an ever-changing programme of day trips provides an easy and affordable way to enjoy somewhere different without needing to stay overnight.

Whichever you choose, one of the biggest attractions is how straightforward everything can be, whether you choose a new local departure point or prefer departing from Cardiff, Newport or Bridgend.

No matter where you join the coach, much of the organising has already been taken care of. Holiday packages include coach travel and accommodation, with many also featuring meals, excursions and entertainment. There’s no driving, no searching for parking and no need to organise every detail yourself. Just settle into your seat and let your holiday begin.

It’s an approach that continues to earn Leisuretime excellent customer feedback. The company is rated as ‘Exceptional’ scoring 4.7 out of 5.0 on independent review platform Feefo, based on more than 3,300 customer reviews.

And behind every trip is a friendly, knowledgeable team who are there to help customers before, during and after their holiday. In a world where booking travel can sometimes feel increasingly complicated and impersonal, Leisuretime believes holidays should be exactly the opposite.

So, whether you fancy an autumn escape, a little festive magic, a Christmas getaway or are already thinking about where you’d like to travel next year, there’s never been a better time to discover what’s available from your local Leisuretime pick-up point.

After all, sometimes the best part of a holiday is knowing that the moment you step aboard, everything else has been taken care of.