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Woohooo! I've won the Suffolk Business Award for 'Startup Businesswoman of the Year' from @Business Awards UK What a great day! Thank you so much!
Feeling pretty excited!
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Getway away from it all this Christmas!
Take 15% off your small group adventures & premium tours in India, Morocco, Vietnam, Thailand, Costa Rica & Peru.
Valid for travel between 16th and 31st December.
Offer ends 16th November!
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Wonderful afternoon on safari in Kaudulla National Park, where we found a huge herd of elephants by the lake.
On safari, our vehicles gave the animals plenty of space, to go about their business, whilst we enjoyed a chance to watch them in their natural environment.
This is a great afternoon outing from Cinnamon Lodge Habarana, only 30mins away. Highly recommended!
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Kaudulla National Park
The out of office is on & after a day of trains & planes we reached Casablanca pretty late in the evening. This morning we hit the streets to see the sights, taking in the medina, market and the world’s third largest mosque the Hassan II mosque - absolutely incredible.#casablanca #helenbatemantravel #travel #morocco
Loving this video from Hurtigruten Expeditions, such spectacular scenery!
'We are now supporting 41 environmental, cultural and social projects in 11 different countries. These range from helping endangered orcas in the Pacific Northwest and protecting Galápagos seabirds, to securing safe spaces for vulnerable Greenlandic children and enabling community storytelling for the Itquamavit elders in Canada’s frozen north. We hope that the ripples we create today will one day turn into the waves of the future.'
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I'm excited to be heading to Sri Lanka later this year, & after seeing Katie's video from her trip there, I can't wait to go! Jungles, wildlife, incredible coastline, trains & temples await!
Take a look at what Katie got up to when she embarked on her recent 10-day tour. From seeing elephants in the wild to mountain climbing and visiting the traditional Halpewatte Tea Factory, this trip offered a perfect combination of adventure and relaxation. Creating unforgettable experiences is at the heart of what I do best. I have the care and expertise to make your travel dreams come true, so let's get your next holiday sorted!
It's time to add Sri Lanka to your bucket list!
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Iberostar are a leader in offering travellers sustainable options for their holidays. Reducing food waste, investing in fairer supply chains, protecting the ocean environment are just some of the initiatives that the group have taken on.
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Dreaming of long walks on long Sandy beaches, paddling with your pals in a babbling brook, or maybe pinching someone fish & chips?
Makes your best friend’s dreams come true and book a dog-friendly holiday this summer!
Holiday parks, B&Bs, pubs & guesthouses - the UK is full of dog and family friendly places to stay, why not let me help you find the perfect spot for you?!
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Fancy joining me on a trip to Kerala? here's a taste of what we have to come!
We'll be exploring four amazing locations in these incredible hotels & eco-resorts - Fragrant Nature Kochi Cardamom County by Xandari in Thekkady, Marari Beach Resort, CGH Earth in Mararikulum & Coconut Lagoon, CGH Earth in Kumarakom.
Our dates: 24th November - 5th December
Please do share this with your friends and family. Everyone is welcome! I will be there the entire trip to make sure everyone is well looked after.
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Sharing some ideas on how to travel more sustainably, such as; supporting locally owned guesthouses and working with local guides, taking a Water-to-Go bottle & reusable tote bags to reduce plastics & trying to get off the beaten track to find those hidden gems and escape the crowds, whilst also supporting the local economy.
What are your top tips for responsible tourism?
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Sharing news on this amazing exclusive sale, with 25% discount on all European Sailing and Adventure Cruising until the end of the season with Intrepid travel.
There are some lovely options available in Greece, Croatia and Montenegro. You'll be on board a yacht with only a small group of fellow travellers and have the chance to really get off the beaten track (or bay in this case), go snorkelling, eat seafood, laze on board a sunny deck and go exploring castles and villages.
Please get in touch for more information!
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Buenos Aires is the cool capital of Argentina, picture the bright colourful streets of La Boca, stroll through San Telmo’s antiques market, catch a tango as you have lunch Al fresco, maybe watch the Boca juniors play & don’t miss the incredible Bomba de Tiempo’s improvised drumming nights.
Take a tango lesson & then catch a show at Cafe Tortoni. Be sure to sample the Malbec & steak of course (it is Argentina).
Buenos Aires is just a short flight from the incredible & mighty Iguazu falls (shared with Brazil).
How about living your best gaucho dreams and staying in a traditional estancia for a few days riding beautiful polo ponies & Peruvian Paso horses, learning to make your own empanadas, whilst sampling the best Argentine wine.
Argentina is of course home to whales, sea lions and penguins, catch a glimpse at Puerto Madryn and whilst you’re there, don’t forget to stop for a Welsh afternoon tea.
Perhaps the most spectacular region lies in Patagonia, with hiking, glaciers and adventure sports.
If you make it all the way to the most southern town in the world, Ushuaia, you could even find yourself on board a vessel en route to Antarctica.
Whatever your interests, history, culture, wildlife, nature or adventure, I think Argentina has something to offer everyone.
I spent almost 2 years in South America as a tour leader and would love to help plan your next trip there. I offer small group adventures as well as bespoke tailor-made itineraries for groups and individuals. Please get in touch for more information.
☎️ 01728 850024
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So much to explore and do on Crete, we took an epic journey over the Cretan mountains in our hire car from @avis.uk to the incredibly remote pink sands of Elafonisi beach - a kit surfers paradise!
We wandered the cobbled streets of Chania, ate the best lunch in Rethymno overlooking the sea & explored bustling town of Heraklion.
One week is not enough!
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A highlight of my week in Crete has been a morning spent in the Samaria gorge from the seaside town of Agia Roumelj.
Surrounded by the steep rock faces of the gorge, we tip toe over little wooden ladder bridges to cross the crystal clear stream. There are plenty of goats around, as well as small holdings with chickens, olive groves and vegetables. The ruins of the old town are scattered along the route, a reminder of the how the town used to be before the gorge was designated a reserve and the village moved to the coast.
Although we walked up and back from the coast. The most popular route is to start at Xyloscalo, and descend into the gorge, walking the 16km down to Agia Roumeli, a descent of around 1000m.
Once at the end of your trek, you can enjoy a lovely lunch & then catch the ferry to Chora Sfakion or spend the evening in one of the guest houses.
I’d recommend good walking shoes, a hat, sun screen and plenty of water.
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Wow, just three days into our trip to Crete and we’ve seen so much; the Knossos palace ruins, a gorgeous organic winery where we enjoyed a lazy lunch, staying overnight in a beautiful family run guesthouse in the hills with live music, plenty of raki & some impressive dancing!
The food is amazing, apparently people get through 30kg of cheese a year over here - I think we may do this in a week!
A quick boat trip brought us to secluded beaches of Marmara and and remote villages, which can only be reached by foot or boat.
Tomorrow we’ll be taking a lazy hike in the Samaria gorge. What a week so far!
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