Gaia Travel Club

27/05/2024

25/04/2024

Following on from my where to visit in May inspiration post, here are some last minute May cruise deals from MSC.

💷💷Prices starting from £489pp
👦🧒Child places are up to age 17
🍽️☕️Full board basis & drinks package add ons optional
🎭🏎️Onboard entertainment

If you would like to know more about any of these itineraries or details of what’s onboard each ship, send me a message.

22/04/2024

Need some inspiration for May travel?

Shoulder season is a great time to travel as weather is improving & crowds are smaller than peak season.

Are you looking to travel in May & need some help with planning? Let me worry about the planning & you can get excited about your next trip!

22/03/2024

Is Italy on your travel list?

18/03/2024

✨✨ Norwegian Dawn ✨✨

Fly-cruise winter sun in some bucket list destinations: 21 Days from Barcelona to Cape Town: Morocco, Canary Islands & Namibia😧

Optional extras:

⬆️Upgrade your cabin to outside, balcony or suite.
💫Upgrade to ‘free at sea’ for £299pp and have:

🍸 Unlimited Premium Beverages

🍽️ Speciality Dining

🤿 Excursion discounts in every port

📱 WiFi

Always included with NCL:

🌍 Unpack once and experience multiple destinations

🛏️ Stateroom of your choice

🍽️ Complimentary restaurants including 24 hour dining venue

💃 Award-winning entertainment

🏊 Daytime activities, including aqua parks, sports decks and more

👧 👦Youth programmes and kids clubs

📧📱 Want a personalised quote and list of available excursions? Get in touch

01/02/2024

🌌 Deal 3 of the northern lights series 🌌

Cruising will give you the best chance to see the northern lights for a couple of reasons:

1- your trip tends to be longer, in this case a 12 night cruise around Norway 🇳🇴 therefore, more nights to potentially see the lights compared to a weekend city break for example.

2- while you are cruising through the night, you are out at sea, where the light pollution is either zero or very low. This will give the optimum conditions for viewing the aurora.

3- if you have an ocean view stateroom or balcony stateroom you will be able to view the aurora from the comfort of your room or balcony.

4- you wake up somewhere new most days & visit new towns and cities. You can get up to plenty of excursions on port days, relax on the ship on days at sea. And have the added bonus of having the optimum conditions (other than unpredictable weather) for seeing the aurora.

There are multiple cruise lines which offer northern lights cruises. This means there is a cruise holiday to suit all groups of travellers whether that is solo, couple, family, friends or anything in between.

Please get in touch and I can help find a cruise that suits your needs the best.

🇳🇴

29/01/2024

🌌 Deal #2 in my Northern lights series 🌌

🎅🏼🤶🏼🎁🎄❄️☃️🌨️🦌🌌🇫🇮
Santa’s Lapland fills up FAST!!

✨2 night stay
✨2 adults & 2 children
✨Glass cabin - see the norther lights from the comfort of bed (no need to get the kids out of bed into the cold to enjoy them)
✨Half board

Have the best of both worlds with a 4* cabin stay, sauna and hot tub for the adults (hopefully with a side of the aurora).

&

A visit to Santa, his elves and reindeers for the kids & much more!

28/01/2024

🌃 Deal 1 in the Northern lights series is CITY BREAK **🌃

There is good reason many people have Reykjavik on their travel list. With breathtaking landscapes, waterfalls & beaches there is plenty of nature to explore 🌋

Or take a night trip to see the northern lights*, spend a day touring the golden circle or relax in the lagoons.

Reykjavik is a great hub to explore so many different parts of Iceland. And while you’re there, you get to explore what the capital has to offer too.

Get in touch and I can create a full itinerary bespoke to your liking. All you’ll have to do is get packing 🧳

* Remember seeing the northern lights is never a guarantee. Allow me to help you include other amazing outings so the aurora isn’t the sole focus of the trip

** price is correct at the time of posting, is subject to availability and change

22/01/2024

Part 2 of my northern lights series…

🌌🌑 Some tips on what to think about when planning your trip 💭

Next up is the deals to get you one step closer to ticking off some of the bucket list 📝

20/01/2024

In case you need convinced to visit the lower Antilles islands in the Caribbean, here are a list of the some of the excursions available onboard…

Barbados excursions 🇧🇧🌅
Private touring by car: half/full-day
Catamaran turtle encounter
Harrison’s Cave tram, trail & rum

Port Elizabeth, Bequia 🇻🇨🏖️
Coastal cruise, snorkel & beach
Bequia highlights safari
Scenic Bequia

Roseau, Dominica 🇩🇴🐬
River Forest drive & emerald pool
Scenic Dominica
Whale and dolphin sea safari

Carambola beach, St. Kitts 🇰🇳🚤
Best of St. Kitts
Dolphin swim
Motorboat adventure in St. Kitts

Oranjestad, Aruba 🇦🇼🐠
Aruba certified 2-tank dive
Aruba by land and sea
Underwater exploration by submarine

Kralendijk, Bonaire 🇧🇶🤿
Catamaran sail & Bonaire Marine park snorkel
Flamingo expedition
Kralendijk by eco-powered tuk-tuk

Willemstad, Curacao 🇨🇼🚲
Capital highlights by electric bike
Hato caves and Willemstad sights
National park, turtle snorkel and beach

Charlottesville, Trinidad & Tobago 🇹🇹🏝️
Hike to the Argyle waterfall
Speyside glass bottom boat
Tobago’s rainforest

13/01/2024

Take a look at some available excursions while onboard MSC Virtuosa…

🇦🇪🏜️ Dubai
Dinner in the Dunes
Dune drive safari
Burj Khalifa, Burj al Arab & lunch in Jumeirah beach araa

🇶🇦🛶 Doha
Panoramic Doha
Kayaking at Al Thakhira
Visit Katata cultural village

🇧🇭🏖️ Bahrain
Bahrain city tour
Fun & relax at the beach
Discover Bahrain international circuit in a 4X4

🇦🇪🏎️ Abu Dhabi
Backstage at the Yas F1 circuit
Snapshots of Abu Dhabi by sea plane
Sheikh Zayed Mosque & Scenic Abu Dhabi

🇦🇪🛶 Sir Bani Yas Island
4X4 safari adventure
Mini island tour
Mangrove kayaking

Take a look At what’s on board MSC Virtuosa…

🛳️5x swimming pools including 1 waterpark
🛳️MSC Aurea spa and wellness with gym
🛳️Onboard entertainment mixing , dance & music
🛳️Galleria Virtuosa is an LED dome ceiling promenade which has main and speciality restaurants & 11 boutique stores.
🛳️Kids clubs designed by LEGO group

11/01/2024

Singapore
Sydney
Brisbane
Cairns

08/01/2024

Cold, dark & (mostly) wet Scottish winter has me thinking of sunnier times 🌅 and wishing I was there now!


Photo 3 is when we came here for the first time for our honeymoon in 2020 between lockdowns. It was understandably very quiet and although a shame for travel & tourism industry, there was something special about feeling like we had the place to ourselves no matter where we went.

Photos 1 & 2 are from our holiday to Corfu in 2022, our first as a family of 3. Busier streets and life back to ‘normal’.

As usual, I’ve been thinking of where we’ll head to next - our first as a family of 4.
We’re usually a visit somewhere new each time we travel kinda people. Corfu has a special place in my heart now, so will we be back for our youngest first holiday or back to trying somewhere new 🤷🏼‍♀️

25/12/2023

🎄🤶🏼🎅🏼

24/12/2023

January sale has landed early!😍

🌅 Grand Palladium Colonial Resort & Spa All Inclusive 🌅

Cancun, Mexico
8 Nights

From £1449pp

Based on 2 adults sharing a Deluxe Garden View Room on an all-inclusive basis. Flights are direct with British Airways and from London Gatwick on 15th May 2024 for 8 nights (+1 night on the plane on return).

👍Excellent All-Inclusive Package
👍Unlimited dining at a choice of 14 dining options and 21 bars across the complex
👍Room service included 11 am-11 pm
👍Wide range of sports and activities on offer including windsurfing, catamaran sailing, tennis, archery, aerobics, and mini-golf

Upgrade to a Junior Suite Poolside from +£95pp, Romance Villa Suite Poolside from £159pp.

Manchester departure from £1,625pp (1 stop in each direction),

Offer code 1174375

£75pp deposit

Regional departures:
Newcastle, Edinburgh and Glasgow - change of airport in London

Travel: 15MAY24-23MAY24
Book by: 15JAN24

23/12/2023

🧳✈ 🌎✨
𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗮 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝗻 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳-𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲

🔷 4* RIU Plaza Fisherman’s Wharf - 2 nights room only
🔷 12 days campervan hire including Unlimited Mileage Plus Package & Vehicle Provision Kit

👨‍👩‍👦 Based on two adults and two children sharing
📅 Valid for departure 21 Oct 2024
☑️ Available from £99pp deposit

✈️ Direct flights from London Heathrow with United Airlines from £1,199pp
✈️ Indirect flights from Manchester with Aer Lingus from £1,279pp
✈️ Indirect flights from Edinburgh with Aer Lingus from £1,279pp

22/12/2023

Escape to 4* Ramada Resort by Wyndham, Antalya for just £322pp! 🌴✨

🏖 The hotel provides a shuttle bus to and from the beach

🏊‍♂️ The hotel has three outdoor swimming pools, surrounded by an ample sun terrace

👨‍👧‍👦 As well as the separate pool and water slides, children are catered for with a playground and a games room

Price Includes:
✅ 7 Nights
✅ 2 Adults
✅ All Inclusive
✅ Double or Twin room
✅ Return shuttle transfers
✅ 1 Hold bag per person

🛫 Fly from:
LGW - 15/03/24 from £322pp

NCL - 15/04/24 from £482pp

MAN - 15/04/24 from £481pp

BRS - 15/04/24 from £452pp

EDI - 15/04/24 from £497pp

BFS - 15/03/24 from £450pp

BHX - 15/03/24 from £510pp

How to Book this Holiday?
📲📧

21/12/2023

⭐️ Treat yourself to a fabulous 2-night stay at the Princes Street Suites in Edinburgh.

Indulge in spacious, stylish apartments and take in the breathtaking city views. It’s the perfect spot for a retreat filled with laughter, luxury, and unforgettable memories. Book your suite escape now! 💕

Stay 13-15th March for from only £580!!!!
3 bedroom apartment
Sleeps 6 people (£20 pp pn for up to 8 people in total - on sofa bed)

Other dates available- but prices may vary

19/12/2023

😍Sri Lanka and Maldives twin centre!🏖️

✨Centara Ceysands Resort & Spa and Cinnamon Velifushi Maldives✨

14 Nights

From £3359pp

Based on 2 adults sharing a Superior Room on a Half-Board Plus Basis at the Centara Ceysands Resort & Spa in Sri Lanka for 7 nights, followed by a further 7 nights in a Beach Bungalow on an All-Inclusive basis at the Cinnamon Velifushi Maldives.

Flights are with Sri Lanka Airlines and depart London Heathrow on 23 May 2024 for 14 nights (plus one night on the outbound flight).

The price includes a 40% saving off the hotel, a 40% saving off spa treatments, return private car airport transfers in Sri Lanka, and a 15% saving off the hotel and return speedboat transfers in the Maldives.

✨Sri Lanka and Maldives twin centre
✨40% saving off the Sri Lanka hotel rate
✨40% off spa treatments in Sri Lanka
✨15% saving off the hotel rate in the Maldives
✨Speedboat transfers included in the Maldives
✨Private car airport transfers are included in Sri Lanka
✨Regional flights from London, Manchester, Birmingham, Glashow and Belfast

Manchester and Birmingham from £3445pp (with Qatar via Doha), Glasgow from £3455pp (with Emirates via Dubai), and Belfast from £3599pp (with Qatar via Birmingham and Doha).

Upgrade to a Superior Ocean View Room in Sri Lanka from +£45pp or to an All Inclusive from +£315pp and a Water Villa in the Maldives from £339pp.

Deposit: £75pp

Travel: 23MAY24-07JUN24
Book by: 31DEC23

18/12/2023

THE PEFECT CHRISTMAS GIFT 🎁🎄

🔥🚨 🔥ANTHEM WEEKEND GETAWAY FROM £209pp 🔥🚨🔥

🗓 10th May 2024

⚓️ Anthem of the Seas

🌎 2-night Weekend Getaway sailing to Paris (Le Havre)

🍕 FULL BOARD EXPERIENCE

✨ The perfect taster cruise

✨Price from only £209pp for a BALCONY stateroom. This price is based on 4 people sharing. This can be 4 adults or a family.

🌊 OceanView Stateroom just £203pp based on 4 sharing!

A cruise onboard Anthem is like no other and includes all of this 👀👇🏼

✅ North Star

✅ Bumper Cars

✅ Flow Rider

✅ RipCord by iFLY Skydiving

✅ Circus School

✅ The musical, We Will Rock You 🤩

✅ Adults only Solarium

✅ Rock Climbing Wall plus so much more!

🛳🥳 Book today to secure this AMAZING price with entertainment, activities and food all included.

Price valid at the time of posting and is subject to change!

17/12/2023

6 Nights Western Caribbean & Perfect Day Cruise

12 May 2024
Celebrity Beyond

1: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
2: Perfect Day Cococay, Bahamas
3: At Sea
4: George Town, Grand Cayman
5: At Sea
6: Bimini, Bahamas
7: Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Prices from £3589 for 2 adults sharing an interior room

Includes return flights and transfers from London Heathrow

Other airports and room types available on request

Prices correct at time of publishing

16/12/2023

🇮🇹💗Enjoy a week-long getaway in Verona & Lake Garda starting at £1,789pp! 🇮🇹💗

*Secure today with a deposit from £150pp!*

🏷️ Price Includes:
🌞2 Adults
🌞7 Nights
🌞2 nights at 5* Due Torri Hotel, Verona - B&B
🌞5 nights at 4* Hotel Savoy Palace, Gardone Riviera - HB
🌞VIP UK airport lounge pass - complimentary drinks & snacks included
🌞Up to 23kg hold luggage
🌞Private resort transfers
🌞Classic concierge service

5⭐️ Due Torri Hotel:
🍷 First class service and fine cuisine
🌅 Panoramic Terrace with splendid views over the city

4⭐️ Hotel Savoy Palace:
🌺 Set in the charming town of Gardone Riviera with fabulous views over Lake Garda
🍽 The Angelo Landi restaurant offers candlelit dinners

Fly from:
✈️ *London Gatwick* - 06/05/24 from £1,841pp
✈️ *London Stansted* - 06/05/24 from £1,789pp
✈️ *Birmingham* - 08/05/24 from £1,994pp
✈️ *Manchester* - 08/05/24 from £2,004pp
✈️ *Bristol* - 08/06/24 from £2,022pp
*✈️ Glasgow* - 08/05/24 from £2,009pp
✈️ *Belfast* - 08/05/24 from £2,002pp

FOR MORE INFORMATION ⬇️
📲 message
📧 [email protected]

14/12/2023

Advent Day 14 🎁

Imagine the gift of a hotel spa break 🧖🧖‍♂️🥂

Mercure Albrighton Hall Hotel and spa

Just 4 miles from the centre of the county town of Shropshire, enjoy a getaway to the Mercure Shrewsbury Albrighton Hall Hotel and Spa, a beautiful 18th century manor house.

Explore the surrounding area or enjoy the hotel’s 15 acres of landscaped gardens.

Your Deal includes:
🥂 Bed & full English breakfast
🥂 Exclusively for you- a box of
chocolates in your room on
arrival (worth £10 per room)
🥂 Two course dinner (set menu
- worth £25 per person)
🥂 Availability from December
2023 - February 2024

*from £82.50 per person

* Can be booked for multiple
nights
* This deal is fully refundable up
to 7 days prior to arrival
* Privilege double rooms are
available at a supplement,
subject to availability

* Prices & availability are
subject to change so please
enquire with your required
date

13/12/2023

Visit beautiful Jersey! 🇯🇪

✈️ From £817pp, based on two sharing, flights from BHX (other airports available)

📅 Various dates available in 2024

Enjoy rest, relaxation and some fascinating exploration on Britain’s famously sunny Channel outpost.

Join us for a wonderful relaxing holiday on Jersey, the largest of the Channel Islands. Here you’ll be able to stay in one of several excellent hotels, take an included tour of the island and its simply stunning coastline and visit the fascinating Jersey War Tunnels. As well as the chance to relax in your hotel and stroll around delightful St Helier, there’ll be time to explore some superb beaches and perhaps enjoy coastal walks under sunny, blue skies.

Tour includes:

🏨 Five nights’ bed and breakfast accommodation at your chosen hotel (hotel and board upgrades available)
✈️ Return flights to Jersey
🚌 Comfortable coach travel and transfers throughout
🐄 A guided tour of the island
Stay in St Helier, Jersey’s charming capital
🏰 Learn about the German Occupation at Jersey War Tunnels
🌊 Explore Jersey’s south coast on board the Jersey Duchess
🍲 Dine in or choose from a host of excellent eateries

12/12/2023

🎁 Advent day 12 🎁

Wimbledon Tennis & London Break - Two Days (make your own way)

1 meal included - Included meals may be breakfasts, lunches and/or evening meal

Freedom and flexibility to travel at leisure yourself between your hotel and Wimbledon (no transfers included)

Enjoy a night taking in the highlights of central London and make the most of a full day at the Wimbledon Championships
Wander the grounds and outside courts, and join enthusiastic supporters on Henman Hill

2 days from £268pp

2 dates available - Jul 2024

11/12/2023

May Bank Holiday in one of the newest hotels in Dubai!

5 Nights - 2 Adults
Radisson Beach Resort Palm Jumeirah
Superior Partial Sea View Room B&B

💫From £1029 pp💫

Escape and jet off for a 5-night break to Dubai for the May Bank Holiday!

The price is based on 2 adults sharing a Superior Room with a Partial Sea View on a bed and breakfast basis at the Radisson Beach Resort Palm Jumeirah in Dubai.

Flights are direct with Emirates Airlines and depart London Heathrow or Stansted on 2 May 2024 for 5 nights (plus one night on the outbound flight) and include return private car airport transfers.

Manchester, Birmingham, Newcastle, and Glasgow from £1095pp - all direct flights on Emirates Airlines.
Belfast from £1275pp - on Qatar Airlines via London and Doha.
Upgrade to a half board basis from +£175pp.

Travel By:2 May 2024 - 8 May 2024
Book By:22 Dec 2023

10/12/2023

🎁 DAY 10 - Junior Tree Top Adventure for Two with Go Ape 🎁

Give the gift of adventure this Christmas! Grab a friend and channel your inner Tarzans together with this Junior Tree Top Adventure for Two with Go Ape.

🔸Open-dated experience voucher valid for 12 months from the date of purchase
🔸Junior Tree Top Adventure for Two
🔸Choice of UK locations
🔸Voucher valid for two persons

✨Junior Tree Top Adventure for Two From £42✨

Or kids 10 + and adults can try the bigger Tree Top Challenge Course with a voucher for two from just £72 🎁

This brilliant experience is full of canopy exploring, trail blazing and obstacles to tackle. You’ll negotiate tree-to-tree crossings high above the ground, all whilst safely harnessed. Finish in style with an awesome Zip Wire finale!

📩 Get in touch to book a Go Ape Gift Experience Today
..........................................................
Terms and Conditions Apply
*Minimum height: 3ft 4in (1m) (those under 3ft 8in should be accompanied by an adult).
**Children (under 6 years) must be accompanied on the course by a participating adult. 6+ can be supervised from the ground and participate on the course unaccompanied.
***This experience is available seven days a week throughout the year subject to availability at time of booking and voucher is valid 12 months from issue.

09/12/2023

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Adults only Corfu

🌅 Early Summer escape

Your five-star adults-only escape awaits at this stylish hotel in Gouvia. Launched in June 2022, there is a selection of bars and restaurants and a gorgeous freshwater swimming pool, this hotel is the perfect setting for a laidback break on the island of Corfu.

Why not spend your days chilling out on cozy loungers by our glistening pool ? All the while, our DJs play brilliant beats to match the mood.

🏖️ 500m from the beach
🛫 10km from airport
🚕 6km to Corfu town
🧘🏽 Tennis, Yoga, Pilates, gym & spa onsite
👜 15kg hold luggage each

Made to order food & drinks available all day with healthy and vegan options.

INCLUDED

✈️ Return flights May 2024 for 7 nights

Edinburgh from £910.56pp
Manchester from £913.05pp
East Midlands from £953.55pp
London Gatwick from £964.74pp
Belfast from £994.36pp

✨ Upgrade to swim up room from £260pp

Other regional flights available & dates available. Prices and availability correct at time of posting. Subject to change.

08/12/2023

🎁 𝐂𝐇𝐑𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐌𝐀𝐒 𝐆𝐈𝐅𝐓 𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐀 🎁

𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗮 𝗳𝗮𝗯 𝗳𝗲𝘄 𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶 𝗖𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘀𝗲!

Prices from £269 per person

Secure today for just £𝟓𝟎 per person deposit!

* Relax and unwind at the on-board Balinese Spa 💆
* Be entertained by a Broadway-style Theatre shows 🎭
* Shop, dine and socialise at the Galleria 🛍🍽 🍹
* Party into the night with LED dome shows, Karaoke, discos and parties 🎉 🕺 🪩 🎤
* Have a flutter at the Gem Casino 🎰 🎲 ♠️
* A choice of 21 different bars and lounges🍸
* Stay active in the gym 💪🏼🏋️‍♀️

07/12/2023

LONDON STAY WITH CHAMPAGNE AFTERNOON TEA just £264pp!!! 🇬🇧 🥂 🧁

Spend some time together in style with this one night break for two at The Corner London City Hotel, followed by a Champagne afternoon tea at The Fortnum & Mason Bar and Restaurant at Royal Exchange.

Quirky, colourful and lacking none of the eclectic charm expected of Whitechapel, The Corner London City Hotel is perfectly located to explore East London. Brick Lane Market and Aldgate East tube station are only 5 minutes’ walk away, and you can make use of free bikes from the hotel. 🚲

🥂 Enjoy Champagne Afternoon tea at the ‘Most Instagrammable Restaurant in London’ (voted by the Evening Standard).

🧁 Seated within the Royal Exchange’s spectacular central courtyard, dine on an exquisite array of sweet and savoury delights, including delicate finger sandwiches, freshly baked Fortnum’s scones and individual pâtisseries. Take your pick of teas from the fabulous blends on offer, and toast to your afternoon with a glass of Champagne.

Package available Sunday to Friday throughout the year. Afternoon tea available Monday to Friday from 15.00 to 16:45

Price based on 2 sharing.