Mark Caples - Bespoke Travel Services

Name: Mark Caples - Bespoke Travel Services
Address: Dorchester, DT1, GB
Telephone: +441305330011
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Tailormade dream holidays, adventures and luxury travel experiences.

19/07/2024

Uh oh … could be a long few days at work with this happening globally… 😧

15/07/2024

⭐️⭐️ 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗟𝗗’𝗦 𝗠𝗢𝗦𝗧 𝗙𝗔𝗠𝗢𝗨𝗦 𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗡𝗜𝗦 𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗦𝗟𝗔𝗠 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣5️⃣ - 𝗡𝗢𝗪 𝗢𝗡 𝗦𝗔𝗟𝗘 ⭐️⭐️

𝘚𝘰𝘢𝘬 𝘶𝘱 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘲𝘶𝘦 𝘢𝘵𝘮𝘰𝘴𝘱𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘶𝘭𝘨𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘸𝘣𝘦𝘳𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘮 𝘰𝘳 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘴 𝘢 𝘨𝘭𝘢𝘴𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘮𝘱𝘢𝘨𝘯𝘦 - 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘰𝘧 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘴𝘦 𝘦𝘯𝘫𝘰𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘯𝘪𝘴 𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘭𝘥'𝘴 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘮𝘪𝘦𝘳 𝘎𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘚𝘭𝘢𝘮 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘮𝘱𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱𝘴.

🎾𝐖𝐢𝐦𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐝𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐞𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐬 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤 - 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐬 🎾 - OPTIONS 1 & 2

🍓 𝟮 𝗗𝗮𝘆𝘀 4* Hotel
10thJuly - £350pp / 11thJuly £296pp / 12thJuly £296pp

🎾 𝟯 𝗗𝗮𝘆𝘀 4* Hotel
10thJuly - £449pp / 11th July - £395pp / 12th July - £395pp

🎾🎾Deposits £150pp

❓𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗱?❓

🍓An exciting full day of tennis action, including return transfers between your hotel and Wimbledon, and the services of a tour manager
🍓Access to the surrounding grounds, outside courts and the lively Henman Hill
🍓Opportunities to immerse yourself in the energy of the crowds, spot tennis players, celebrities and well-known TV personalities
🍓Reserved seats on 𝗡𝗼.𝟭 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘁 (𝗡𝗢𝗧 𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘁) with its retractable roof - guaranteed play whatever the weather!
🍓Return hotel-to-Wimbledon coach transfers
🍓A reserved seat on No.1 Court
🍓The services of a friendly tour manager

🎾🎾🎾🎾🎾🎾🎾🎾🎾🎾🎾🎾🎾🎾🎾🎾

🎾𝐖𝐢𝐦𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐝𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐞𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐬 & 𝐋𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐧 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤 𝐍𝐨 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐬 🇬🇧 OPTIONS 3 & 4

𝘖𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘦𝘹𝘤𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘣𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘥-𝘯𝘦𝘸 𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘯𝘪𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘩𝘰𝘵𝘦𝘭 𝘣𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘬, 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘤𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘭 𝘓𝘰𝘯𝘥𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘦𝘯𝘫𝘰𝘺 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘯 𝘞𝘪𝘮𝘣𝘭𝘦𝘥𝘰𝘯’𝘴 𝘕𝘰.1 𝘊𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘵, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘪𝘵𝘴 𝘳𝘦𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘳𝘰𝘰𝘧, 𝘺𝘰𝘶'𝘳𝘦 𝘨𝘶𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘦𝘥 𝘢 𝘨𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵 𝘥𝘢𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘯𝘪𝘴, 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳.

🍓 𝟮 𝗗𝗮𝘆𝘀 4* Hotel
10th July - £291pp / 11th July - £251pp / 12th July £267pp

🎾 𝟯 𝗗𝗮𝘆𝘀 - 4* Hotel
10th July- £449pp / 11thJuly - £428pp / 12th July - £393pp

🇬🇧Deposits £150pp

❓𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗱?❓
🍓Freedom and flexibility to travel at leisure yourself between your hotel and Wimbledon (𝗡𝗼 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗱)
🎾Enjoy one or two nights taking in the highlights of central London and make the most of a full day at the Wimbledon Championships
🍓Entrance into the Wimbledon grounds and a reserved seat on 𝗡𝗼.𝟭 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘁 (𝗡𝗢𝗧 𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘁)

🍓Access to a dedicated Holiday Customer Service Centre
🎾Keep an eye out for famous tennis players and celebrities while soaking up the energy of the crowd
🍓Wander the grounds and outside courts, and join enthusiastic supporters on Henman Hill

Prices are inclusive of the 10% WIMBLEDON discount if booked before mid August deadline, and are correct as at 15thJuly 2024
(T&C’s apply)
All images ©AELTC

Contact me for more details and to book via email to [email protected] or WhatsApp my office number of 01305 330011

12/06/2024

Got a little FOMO when chatting to a client about a trip to Japan I’ve arranged for them… so, I had to make myself a little treat for tonight 👌🏻

Think I like the game - so now I’m going to have my evening meal created based on what destination(s) I’m working on that day … 👍🏼 🍣 🇯🇵 👘 🥋

17/05/2024

Just another example of what sort of things I can help provide… If something like this interests you, now or in the future; please contact me by email on [email protected] or call / message via WhatsApp 01305 330011

Luxury Wellness Retreat in Sri Lanka🧘‍♀️

2-8 JUNE 2024 [LIMITED SPACE!]

Ready to elevate your senses in paradise? 🌴

Picture this: luxury stays at 2 boutique hotels, indulgent Spa Ceylon Ayurveda rituals, rejuvenating sunrise and sunset yoga sessions, and guided meditation—all in breathtaking Sri Lanka!

F̶r̶o̶m̶ ̶£̶1̶9̶5̶0̶ ̶p̶p̶ NOW from £1800 pp

Includes:

• Transfers to and from Bandaranaika Airport
• Accommodation: 3 nights at Wallawwa Hotel and 3 nights at Fort Bazaar Hotel
• 6 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches and 6 Dinners
• Transfers to all organised activities
• join a group of up to 24 for Daily Wellness sessions

First stop for three nights at the enchanting Wallawwa, an atmospheric 18th century manor house converted into a award-winning 18-bedroom country house hotel, nestled in lush gardens just a stone’s throw from Colombo’s international airport. Then your final three nights are at the Fort Bazaar Hotel, a 17th-century gem tucked within a UNESCO-listed fort, where stylish guestrooms and Middle Eastern-inspired decor await your arrival

You’ll also enjoy exclusive sessions with Ayurveda Wellness company Spa Ceylon, led by the one and only Shalin Balasuriya himself. Plus, an immersive excursion to the Foundation of Goodness, guided by its founder Kushil Gunasekara, which promises to leave you inspired and rejuvenated

(Not included - Spa treatments if you choose to use spa facilities; Flights to and from Sri Lanka which I can add accordingly ; your Entry visa which I can assist on; Travel Insurance that I can provide; Alcoholic Drinks & Personal expenses (you’re on your own here 😉)

17/05/2024

Step into the world of Downton Abbey, home of the award-winning British television series and ancestral home of Lord Carnarvon. Visit the magnificent Highclere Castle and the fascinating Egyptian Exhibition then take time to explore the classical gardens and enjoy your Champagne picnic box at your leisure.

🔱🏺 Highclere Castle Experience 🏺🔱

Your 2 night break includes a stay at Mercure Newbury West Grange Hotel, approximately 20 minutes' drive from Highclere Castle. At Highclere Castle - Your entrance tickets include a self-guided tour of the House, and access to the Egyptian Exhibition, the Gardens, Gift Shop, Tearoom PLUS a Champagne Afternoon Tea picnic box. You are welcome to explore the Gardens, Gift Shop and Tearooms throughout the day.

LIMITED OFFER | Arrive at the hotel on:

5th Aug, 7th Aug, 19th Aug, 21st Aug, 26th Aug 2024,

Your Great Little Break includes:

🔱Two nights’ bed and breakfast at Mercure Newbury West Grange Hotel

🏺Dinner on your first night in the hotel’s Olive Tree Restaurant (£30 per person allowance)*

🔱A glass of wine served with your dinner (175ml glass of wine worth up to £5.50 per person)*

🏺Late check-out of 12pm (worth £20)

🏺Two tickets to Highclere Castle (includes self-guided Castle Tour, Egyptian Exhibition and access to the gardens - worth £29 per person)

🔱Champagne Afternoon Tea picnic box for two (worth £37.50 per person)

🏺Complimentary tea or coffee on collection of picnic box

* from £269 per person

WHY WE LOVE THIS

📍Visit the iconic Highclere Castle, explore the 1,000 acres of glorious rolling parkland and discover the real history behind this architectural masterpiece. Venture behind the scenes of the internationally-recognised and Emmy award-winning British period drama, Downton Abbey

📍Discover over 60 incredible replicas and wall paintings found in Tutankhamun’s Tomb in Egypt. Wonder at the photographic archive of the Tomb, dating back to the 5th Earl of Carnarvon and Howard Carter's 1922 excavation, which was actually planned in Highclere Castle! Read more about the exhibition here

📍Enjoy a Champagne Afternoon Tea picnic box in the glorious grounds at Highclere Castle, with a selection of cakes, scones and sandwiches with tea and a half bottle of Joseph Perrier 'Highclere Castle' Champagne, a known favourite of Queen Victoria and Edward VII, for a perfect day out

So - if keen, get in touch Asap as most dates are full.
Email [email protected]
Call or WhatsApp 01305 330011

14/05/2024

😂 obviously ’Tongue in cheek’ - but show me yours from this weekend… 👍🏼

24/01/2024

Times have changed eh 😂

04/01/2024

MAURITIUS 🇲🇺 - SAVE £927 PER FAMILY!
Strange eh … a family holiday with prices advertised during half term (real pricing matters eh!!)

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family holiday at Shandrani Beachcomber Resort & Spa, MAURITIUS 🇲🇺 - SAVE £927 PER FAMILY

🏝️ Create precious memories at the sensational Shandrani Beachcomber. Take a glass-bottomed boat ride to discover the underwater world of the beautiful Blue Bay Marine Park or venture outside the resort to discover culture delights and endangered wildlife including the pink pigeon.

🧖‍♀️ Recharge your batteries with some precious ‘me time’ at the spa whilst your little ones are kept happy and entertained with fun immersive activities at the complimentary kids club.

Price (correct at time of posting) includes:

• 2 adults & 2 children (under 12 years)
• 7 nights in a Deluxe Room
• Return economy flights with Emirates
• All-inclusive
• Free kids club
• A choice of free land & water sports
• Private transfers in Mauritius

📆 Departs 24 May 2024 (May half term)

🌟 Highlights 🌟

• Great location on private peninsula with three beautiful beaches.
• Exclusive programme of sports and nature activities.
• Choice of 6 restaurants including Italian and Thai.
• Fantastic selection of complimentary land and water sports.
• Action-packed kids club complimentary for ages 3-11.
• Exquisite spa with an extensive treatment list

✈️ Departure airports:
Heathrow £5,975 per family
Gatwick £6,220 per family
Birmingham £6,680 per family
Manchester £6,450 per family
Newcastle £6,680 per family
Glasgow £6,170 per family

Upgrade to a 2-Bedroom Family Apartment from an additional £931 per family

To book this cracking family offer or for a personalised quote:

☎️📲 call Or WhatsApp 01305 330011
📧[email protected]
✅ full financial protection

01/01/2024

Santa’s now got his feet up and is on Holiday for a bit…!! (I can’t take credit for that trip 😂)

All the best wishes to everyone for 2024 and beyond! 🥂 🍻

Everyone is thinking of where to go and what to do… so save the hassle and let me plan and book any of your travel anywhere in the world - please just drop me an email to [email protected] or call / WhatsApp 01305 330011

🥂

27/10/2023

Isn’t it strange that the ‘no face’ travel company’s put family holiday promos on with a price based on when a family can’t go because it’s not school holidays!?! 😂

So, here’s one created recently that is a relevant Family Deal to : ANTIGUA 🌴

10 Nights at 4* St James's Club & Villas, Antigua from £6989 per family (ALL INCLUSIVE too!!)

Based on travel Date 14 Aug 2024

This hidden gem is tucked away on a private 100-acre peninsula on the southeastern coast of Antigua and provides fabulous all-inclusive accommodation. Staff at the resort will welcome you with open arms to share the boundless beauty of Antigua.

There is always so much to do and see at St James’s Club & Villas, with popular attractions such as Nelson’s Dockyards and Shirley Heights just 15 minutes away. From beach bars to intimate dining, your taste buds will be spoilt for choice and the prestige of your surroundings

Package Includes:

-Return Direct Flights
-Return Private Airport Transfers
-10 Nights in St James Club & Villas All Inclusive in a Premium Partial Ocean View

Prices are Based on 2 Adults & 2 Children (2-11yrs) Sharing
(price correct at time of posting but may change)

As always, it’s just an example of what I can help create for you - but if you like the idea of this or something similar, get in touch 👍🏼

WhatsApp call or message to 01305330011
Or email to [email protected]

10/08/2023

😂…

25/07/2023

Absolutely….! ❤️

11/07/2023

Such a pain in the ‘ahem’… but a great time to promote why you book with travel professionals…

I’ve already been able to successfully rebook all of my affected travellers to alternative flights, so that they’ve had the minimum hassle and still able to enjoy their original trips.

If you’ve booked independently take note and rebook before it’s too late, as well as amend any hotels, transfers, holiday insurance, days out/activities, airport parking, airport lounges etc if it isn’t going to be possible for you on the same days… a lot of work eh!?!

(See what I did there 😉)

Bon Voyage folks, stay happy! 👍🏼

02/05/2023

Some good news for some - USA is back on the travel map as it removes certain restrictions on entry that were bought in for the coronavirus pandemic …

Grab your passports if you’ve missed out … 😉

27/03/2023

Had a cracking ten days looking after an amazing girls youth footy team, their coaches and some supporters, all over from Vancouver area, Canada; who were training at the Manchester City FC Academy!

They had four sessions, watched two men’s FA Cup games, toured three footy stadiums and also played four games against their age group! Quality standard too - they won all four matches and even beat the City U16’s on their own turf!! (So proud, I took em around Anfield as a treat 😉)

So the answer to the phrase; “…but can they do it on a rainy Tuesday night in Bolton?…” Yes, they can, and did 👍🏼

Jobs a goodun… next location to go to soon… Austria snowboarding!!

20/03/2023

INDONESIAN ISLAND-HOPPING FROM £2,149

EXPLORE LOMBOK, BALI AND THE GILI ISLANDS IN THIS MULTI-CENTRE HOLIDAY TO THE LESSER-VISITED PARTS OF THE REGION

Lying to the east of Bali, Lombok is the quieter and less developed alternative to its more famous neighbour. If you’re looking for wide open spaces, relatively untouched beaches and the chance to enjoy outdoor activities, Lombok has it all. There's just one main beach resort on its mainland – laid-back Senggigi. Set on a sweeping bay between two headlands, the main beach is lined with resorts, restaurants and bars – yet you won’t have to go too far to find a relatively empty beach. Trekkers are enticed to the island by the towering active volcano of Mount Rinjani where, from the summit on a clear morning, a blue-green crater lake can be seen in all its glory, and Lombok’s lush, mountainous interior is ideal for walking and cycling.

Your 5-night stay on Lombok is at the Sudamala Resort Senggigi. Inspired by a great summer palace, the suites here are beautiful, many with traditional thatched roofs in the bedrooms, and all with contemporary décor, hand-crafted pieces of furniture and splashes of bright colour.

Gili Trawangan, Gili Air and Gili Meno make up the fabled ‘Gilis’. Popular for years on the backpacker circuit, these rustic, bohemian islands lie offshore from mainland Lombok. They are car-free (the method of transport is either bicycle or horse-drawn carts called cidomos) and perhaps offer a taste of what some of Thailand’s islands may have been like in years gone by.

Your 3-night stay is on the pint-sized island of Gili meno at the Mahamaya, a boutique bolthole of stylish pools and laid-back lounging. Mahamaya means 'ultimate paradise', and it certainly does this hotel justice on the gloriously quiet, rustic island of Gili Meno. The hotel is beautiful and understated – it’s small and simple enough in its design that it doesn’t jar amongst the more traditional thatched huts of the island, and the English managers lead an excellent team of staff.

Finish your adventure on the best known holiday destination in Indonesia, the isle of Bali at the Candi Beach Resort & Spa on the island’s east coast. Away from the heavily developed resorts of the south of the island, Candi Beach has a tranquil beachfront location and relaxing vibe. Ideal for foodies with a range of dining options specialising in the freshest local ingredients and there are even cookery classes on offer where you can visit a local market with the culinary team before creating your dish.

INDONESIAN ISLAND HOPPING

• Flights from London Gatwick with Qatar Airlines and Garuda

• 5nts at the Sudamala Resort Senggigi, Lombok, in a Narmada Ocean Suite

• 3nts at Mahamaya, Gili Meno, in a Pool View Suite

• 5nts at Candi Beach Resort, Bali, in a Deluxe Garden Room

• Daily Breakfast

• Road & Ferry Transfers

From £2,149 per person
Based on selected dates in September 2023

REGIONAL DEPARTURES

London Heathrow or Edinburgh from £2,199pp
Manchester from £2,259pp
Dublin from £2,419pp

For alternate dates, durations airlines or regional airports, please feel free to contact me on email [email protected] or by calling or texting to my WhatsApp of 01305 330011

Price checked departure date 20/9/23. Prices are accurate as of 17/3/23 and are subject to change.

17/03/2023

*STRIKES AT PASSPORT OFFICES*

Hi all; It’s worthwhile checking you & your family’s passports if you’ve got any travel plans over the next year.

Many people get confused as to expiry date / issue date… I’ve had three totally different ‘concerned’ bookings where passport validity is in question.

It all depends on where you are going, EU has different parameters than other countries around the world… check with your travel professional ( 🤔… who might that be?! 😉) prior to booking any foreign journeys.

Some instances it’s in relation to how long ago your passport was issued; some destinations it’s how many months you have left on your passport before it’s expiry date (& this amount varies)… there’s no strict rule for all. When you’re booking with me, it’s just yet another part of my service that I will check for you, so you don’t have to waste lots of time trawling through websites to find the definitive answer or spend ages sat on hold to numbers that cost money.

Currently the turnaround time for an online renewal has been only about a week for many applications…(obviously no guarantees on that; and only safe way of securing a passport in specific time is fast-track appointments)

So the following should be noted STRIKES AT PASSPORT OFFICES in April & May. Maybe it’s worthwhile to consider getting yours sorted sooner rather than later, as when they reopen afterwards, there will be a backlog…?

(Feel free to share)

For those whose passports are in date - LETS GET BOOKING! 😃 👍🏼
WhatsApp me 01305 330011 (text it or call)
[email protected]

03/03/2023

ANTIGUA ALL INCLUSIVE - SCHOOL SUMMER HOLIDAYS FROM £4,999 PER FAMILY

Spread out in lush grounds, The Verandah Resort & Spa has a laid-back vibe and never feels crowded. One of the beautiful beaches is dedicated to non-motorised watersports and the cove-protected waters are perfect for snorkelling and kayaking. Join a game of beach volleyball, pick one of many peaceful spots dotted around the resort, or explore the gardens during a game of mini golf past ponds, waterfalls and tropical flowers. The resort has the island’s largest freeform freshwater swimming pool as well as a peaceful adults-only pool and a brand new infinity pool which is located on Rasta Beach and features a raised sun deck.

Two restaurants – Seabreeze and Buccaneer – have casual family-friendly à la carte dining and themed buffet evenings. Dress up for dinner at Nicole’s featuring a new bar and enjoy fine steaks and lobster. There is also the Beach Bar & Grill, the new Wadadli Snack Shack and the rustic Rasta Bar, or you can enjoy evening entertainment at the pool bar. Enjoy soft drinks, tropical juices, rum punch and cold beer at the new Lazy Pelican Beach Bar on the watersports beach.

The spacious single-storey suites are dotted in clusters around the resort and have a queen-size sofa bed – ideal for families. Hillside Suites overlook gardens and Water View Suites are nearer the sea with garden and partial ocean views. Waterfront Suites are perched on the hillside with unobstructed ocean views. Rooms can interconnect through the balcony for larger families or groups. The new Two Bedroom Villas with Plunge Pool are set on the hillside with a fully equipped kitchen, living/dining area and breathtaking bay views.

THE VERANDAH RESORT & SPA, ANTIGUA

• Flights from London Gatwick with British Airways

• 7nts in a Hillside Suite

• All Inclusive

• Transfers

From £4,999 per family
Based on a family of 2 adults and 1 child under 12.
INCLUDES CHILD STAYS FREE, ONE NIGHT FREE AND 15% OFF HOTEL STAY

15/7 Departure - from £4,999
22/7, 29/7 or 5/8 Departure - from £5,375
12/8 Departure - from £5,259

Upgrade to a Waterview Suite from £176 per family

To note all my posts are actual examples and are bookable (prices and availability at time of post is correct), but it’s a modern world and everything can be bespoke so alternate dates, durations, airlines etc are all possible- so please get in touch via email on [email protected] or call me / whatsapp on +441305 330011

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20/02/2023

Well, Bad Kleinkirchheim that was an experience eh!! Lovely area escorting a school group of about 50 school children and teachers on their ski holiday! 👍🏼

Next stop … Kitzbühel - Tirol, for another school group of 45!! Gotta love my job!

02/02/2023

This photo has been taken directly above these camels walking in a Saudi Arabian desert as the sun sets. National Geographic thinks it’s one of the pictures of that year.

If you zoom closely, you’ll see that the camels are the short white lines in the picture. The main shapes are just the shadows.

📷 credit George Steinmetz

Share your favourite holiday snap that you’ve taken in a comment below

(…& if you want to go and see deserts, camels etc… you know what to do 😉 ☎️ 📧 [email protected] )

01/02/2023

Yep… how many of these have you encountered in the past 😂

Number 7 is definitely top on my list! 🤦🏻‍♂️

28/01/2023

🌴TreeHouse Island Escape & Luxury Krabi🌴

A beauty here!!! Just an example of a bucket list place to stay! Other dates and durations can all be created according to your holiday schedule.

9nts from £1999 per person 👍🏼
{💰 Saving up to £509 per person … 20%!}

✈️ this is based on flight’s departure of 06 Jun 2023 from Heathrow (Supplement from Manchester from £110 per person)

🏝️4nts stay in 5 Star TreeHouse Villas
Including Breakfast

🥂 5nts stay in 5 Star Boutique Resort in a Superior room including Breakfast

Book by 31 January (prices will fluctuate after this date and are currently based on two adults sharing including overseas transfers & subject to availability)

*Adult Only

As always please contact me for a personalised quotation at [email protected] or alternatively call or WhatsApp to 01305 330011 and I’ll be more than happy to help!

Ref PREM4012

28/01/2023

Sadly another airline *FLYBE* ceased trading.

If you or anyone you know was due to fly with FLYBE and booked independently without any ATOL protection or need assistance in making alternative arrangements…

please feel free to contact me on [email protected] or call / whatsapp on 01305 330011

As a registered Tour Operator & Travel Agency, my business is ‘package holiday protected’ and registered/affiliated with ATOL too.

27/01/2023

A little travel info *BRISTOL CLEAN AIR ZONE* (feel free to tag / share to friends)>

I’ve just taken this from a post I’ve seen on a comment I’ve seen on a Facebook travel page.
I’ve checked the info and also the link, and within the link (government website) there’s a checker to see if your vehicle falls into the concern (70% of cars are absolutely fine).

“…Just a little heads up if you are heading off on holiday from Bristol Airport {or going to Bristol}. The new clean air zone covers part of the route from South Wales and if travelling from that direction you may be fined if your vehicle does not meet the criteria, or do not pay the charge. Alternative routes are obviously possible. More information from this link…” which will also display other area’s nationally that might affect you if your car is below the permitted levels.

Shouldn’t concern anyone travelling to the airport from Dorset / Southern England (as the airport is south west of Bristol) but at least you can refer to the checker to see if your car is ‘clean’ for any other travels too. 👍🏼

- https://www.bristol.gov.uk/residents/streets-travel/bristols-caz/charges-and-vehicle-checker

06/01/2023

❤️ Ultimate Valentines Day Escape ❤️

Stand together with your heads in the clouds and witness breath-taking, panoramic views over the whole London

❤️🇬🇧 View From The Shard London Break 🇬🇧❤️

Save 39% | Soak up breathtaking views of London's skyline as you experience the panorama from London's highest viewing platform at The Shard. Your break also includes a 2 night stay at the 4 star Bermondsey Square Hotel situated, as its name suggests, in the heart of Bermondsey, one of London's most vibrant villages.

If you are travelling to The Shard directly from the hotel, it will take you approximately 12-15 minutes to walk.

Your Great Little Break includes:

🇬🇧 2 nights' staying at the Bermondsey Square Hotel

🇬🇧 Bed & continental breakfast in a superior double or twin room

🇬🇧 2 tickets for The View From The Shard on your second day (worth £28 per person)

🇬🇧 A traditional afternoon tea at the hotel (worth £24.95 per person)

🇬🇧 Late check-out of 1pm (worth £20)

🇬🇧 One way River Cruise with City Cruises (worth £12.25 per person)

🇬🇧 Availability from January 2023 - March 2023

*from £174.05 per person
Can be booked for 2, 4 or 6 nights

Club double, club twin and terrace double rooms are available at a supplement, subject to availability

As always:
Email 📧 [email protected]
Call ☎️ 01305 330011
WhatsApp 💬 01305 330011
Or use messenger on the page link 👍🏼

06/01/2023

❤️ Valentines Day Escapes ❤️

🔱Berkshire Getaway - Country House Stay🔱

Save up to 32% | Unwind in Berkshire’s breathtaking countryside with a relaxing getaway to Easthampstead Park. Surrounded by 80 acres of picturesque gardens, and a short drive away from Windsor, this impressive country house hotel offers the perfect escape.

Your Great Little Break includes:

2 nights’ staying at the Easthampstead Park

Bed and full English breakfast in a Mansion Double room

Dinner on your first night in the Terrace Restaurant (£40 per person dinner allowance)

Availability from January 2023 - March 2023

*from £144.50 per person
Can be booked for 2, 4 or 6 nights

Mansion Deluxe rooms are available (at a supplement).

Email me ✉️ [email protected]
Call or WhatsApp 💬 01305 330011

06/01/2023

*How to get 47 Days off of Work in 2023 … with just 19 days Holiday!!*

Enjoy your holidays… it’s one of the rewards your hard work brings you.

So plan your dates wisely, & let me help plan your adventures - no matter how near or far, a quick weekend break or a round the world trip!!

Email 📧 [email protected]
Phone ☎️ or WhatsApp message me on 💬 01305 330011

04/01/2023

Premium Vietnam & Cambodia 🇻🇳 🇰🇭

Book now and save £615 during my BIG sale

13 days | Premium

Explore the old-world charm of Vietnam and Cambodia

Immerse yourself in the rich historic and cultural heritage of Vietnam and Cambodia on a 13-day Premium adventure. Uncover the oriental influences of the historic Asian traders, settlers and indigenous people that have made this part of the world a cornerstone for empires and colonies. From navigating the various fusions of east and west in Hoi An, Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, to cruising the natural UNESCO World Heritage listed wonderland of Halong Bay and exploring war time monuments, and experiencing one of the world’s great archaeological treasures at Angkor, this journey will share the best of these countries’ history, nature and tradition.

📆 Advertised Date: 29th Sep – 13th Oct 2023 (More dates available)

What's Included?

🍜 Meals: 11 breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 5 Dinners

🚌 Transport: Boat, Plane, Private minibus, remork (tuk tuk)

🏨 Accommodation: Hotel (8 nights), Halong Bay overnight boat feature stay (1 night), Siem Reap feature stay (3 nights)

🎟 Included Activities:

• Explore the cities of Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and Phnom Penh with your local leaders who will help to uncover the diverse mix of influences and layered histories of each destination.

• Taste the best of Vietnamese and Cambodian cuisine during Exclusive Experiences – take a cooking class with a local chef in Hue, visit a family-run coffee farm in Da Lat and enjoy a privately catered breakfast on the shores of the Srah Srang Lake.

• Soak up your surroundings during two Feature Stays – an overnight cruise in Halong Bay on a traditional junk-style boat and a 3-night stay at a resort in Siem Reap, offering a tropical oasis escape.

• Enjoy two days of fully guided temple tours in Siem Reap, with in-depth insights into the history of these extraordinary structures and plenty of time at Angkor Wat, plus an Exclusive Experience morning accompanied by a private photography coach.

• Gain an understanding of local culture during Exclusive Experiences, including a soul-stirring Hat Xam performance, a visit to a working monastery and a tour of a centuries-old pottery village.

Other Information:

Max Group Size: 12
Min Age: 15
Physical Rating: 2/5

SALE PRICE with Flights From Only:
✈London Heathrow £3307pp | Dep: £200pp
✈Manchester £3428pp | Dep: £200pp
✈Edinburgh £3830pp | Dep: £200pp

*Prices are based on twin/ double share. Solo travellers have the option to share with someone of the same gender. For those wanting their own room, a single supplement of £565 is available.

Grab your passport, get your deposit ready and email me on [email protected] or call / message me on WhatsApp on +44 1305 330011 👍🏼

04/01/2023

Far East Cities, Jungle & Beach Sale!

18 Nights - 6 stops - 4* Hotels - Private Transfers & Breakfast!

From £2089 per person!!!

Singapore - Ubud, Bali - Nusa Dua, Bali - Kuala Lumpur - Bangkok - Phuket

Travel Date: 4 Nov 2023 (Alternative Dates Available)

Package Includes:

• All Flights including internal flights plus 20kgs baggage

• Private Transfers throughout to/from Airport

• 3 Nights at 4* Hotel Grand Pacific, Singapore - Deluxe Room
• 3 Nights at 4* The Alena Resort by Pramana, Ubud Bali - Deluxe Room
• 3 Nights at 4* The Crystal Luxury, Nusa Dua Bali - Deluxe Room
• 2 Nights at 4* Dorsett Kuala Lumpur - Dorsett Room
• 3 Nights at 4* Century Park Hotel - Superior Room
• 4 Nights at 4* Centara Kata Resort Phuket - Deluxe Room

W91049 Gatwick from £2089 per person
W91180 Manchester from £2119 per person
W91186 Edinburgh from £2269 per person*
(*for Edinburgh Due to flight times on return, 1 Night at Hyatt Regency Doha is included)

Deposit £500 per person/Based on 2 adults sharing

As always… get out and live that life, it’s more fun that way.

Email me on [email protected] or call / WhatsApp me on 01305 +44 1305 330011 👍🏼

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