The development of holidaying by coach is described here, with many evocative illustrations. Taking a holiday by coach is a relatively recent phenomenon, following the introduction of paid holidays for British workers. Great pictures of coaches bodied by Bellhouse Hartwell, Burlingham, Duple, Harrington, Neoplan, Setra, Park Royal, Plaxton, Strachans, Windover and many others, on chassis by AEC, Albion, Bedford, Burford, Commer, Daimler, Ford, Gilford, Leyland, MAN and Mercedes-Benz.