Jennifer McKenzie at Hays Travel

05/06/2024

😍 CALLING ALL SAILORS 😍
🛳 Sailing on Royal Caribbean Allure of the Seas 🛳
☀️ France & Italy from Barcelona ☀️

Includes:
🗓 13th April 2025 | 7 Nights
🏨 Stay 2 nights at the 4* 1881 Barcelona Gran Rosellon Hotel
🔷 La Pedrera is 600 metres from BCN Urban Gran Rosellon, while the trendy Passeig de Gràcia Street is an 8 minute walk away
🔷 Plaça Catalunya is 1.7 km from the property
🔷 Free WIFI
✈️ Round trip airfare
🚌 Overseas Transfers

🤩 Sail away for 5 nights on Allure of the Seas 🤩
🎤 MAMA MIA ONBOARD
✅ Zip-line ride ten decks above the Boardwalk
☀️ A rock climbing wall that offers stunning views of glittering seas and stunning shores
💃 When the sun goes down, step up your game at Dazzles, where live cover bands and guest performers light up the stage so you can show off your steps on the dance floor

🛳️ Cruise visiting: Barcelona, Spain> Provence (Marseille), France > Florence/Pisa (La Spezia), Italy> Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy > Barcelona, Spain

✅ Price based on 2 adults sharing from Edinburgh with Ryan Air flights
🔥 Interior Stateroom - Guaranteed: £999pp
🔥 Balcony Stateroom - Guaranteed: £1,249pp
🔥Balcony Stateroom - Guaranteed: £1,249pp
🔥 Ocean View With Large Balcony: £1,479pp

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Prices are subject to availability.

05/06/2024

🇿🇦 SOUTH AFRICAN QUEST 🇿🇦
🛳 Sailing on Azamara Quest 🛳
🥂 16 nights from £3,329pp 🥂

Your luxury holiday includes:
⚜️ 2 nights with breakfast at Taj Cape Town
⚜️ Cape Point 12 minute helicopter tour
⚜️ 2 nights with breakfast at Batavia Boutique Hotel, Stellenbosch
⚜️ Based on two adults sharing. Valid for departure 03 December 2024.

🛳 CRUISE 🛳
⚜️ 12 night cruise on board Azamara Quest in a Club Oceanview Stateroom

🌍 Cruise itinerary: Cape Town, South Africa – Port Elizabeth, South Africa – Richards Bay, South Africa (overnight) – Durban, South Africa (late night) – Mossel Bay, South Africa – Cape Town, South Africa

Your Azamara cruise includes $375 on board credit, a complimentary AzAmazing Celebrations® event, gratuities, select beverages and meals, shuttle service to and from ports and concierge service for personal guidance and reservations.

🛫 Fly from Dublin with Emirates from £3,329pp
🛫 Fly from London Heathrow with British Airways from £3,399pp
🛫 Fly from Manchester with Ethiopian Airlines from £3,399pp
🛫 Fly from Glasgow with Emirates from £3,559pp

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Prices are subject to availability. ABTA & ATOL protected.

05/06/2024

🇺🇸 Los Angeles to Las Vegas & National Parks Road Trip 🚗
🌟 INCLUDES LAS VEGAS STRIP HIGHLIGHTS NIGHT FLIGHT 🌟

📅 14th March 2025, 14 Nights from only £2489 per person
🚗 Car Hire 9 days Intermediate Toyota Corolla or Similar, 1 driver

🏰 Gateway Hotel Santa Monica 1 Night
🏰 Wuksachi Village and Lodge, Sequoia National Park 2 Nights
🏰 Tenaya at Yosemite, Fish Camp 2 Nights
🏰 Outbound Mammoth Mammoth Lakes 1 Night
🏰 Red Mountain Resort Ivins, UT, 1 Night
🏰 Yavapai Lodge, Canyon Village, National Park 2 Nights
🏰 The STRAT Hotel, Casino & Tower, Las Vegas 5 Nights

⭐️ Based on 2 adults sharing 1 room, 1 driver for car hire

🛫 Depart London Heathrow from £2489 per person
🛫 Depart Glasgow from £2665 per person
🛫 Depart Newcastle from £2689 per person

⬆️ Why not upgrade car hire to a Intermediate - SUV TOYOTA RAV4 OR SIMILAR from only £49 per person

🌍 Add Travel Insurance from £77pp

💳 Book today £150.00 per person deposit or £49 per person followed by 8 monthly direct debit payments from £305 per person

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💙Alternative dates, durations & hotels can be priced

30/05/2024

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐋𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝟒 𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐑𝐨𝐲𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐛𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐲 £3,999 𝐭𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐥! ✨

Family staterooms sold out for 2024 so move quick!

Secure NOW with a deposit!

✈️ Return Flights from London *included

🗓️ 24th August 2025 - Sailings available weekly from April - October!

⭐️ 7 Nights, Full Board - Around the clock dining included

🛳️ Sailing on board Royal Caribbean's Allure Of The Seas

🌏 Cruise itinerary:
📍 Barcelona
📍 Palma De Mallorca
📍 Florence/Pisa (La Spezia)
📍 Rome (Civitavecchia)
📍 Naples - Capri, Sorrento
📍 Barcelona

Why Holiday on Allure of the Seas?
✅The Main Broadway Theatre Production is Mamma Mia and included!
✅ Over 30 bars and restaurants
✅ 4 Pools and 6 Whirlpools
✅ 7 different neighbourhoods to explore including Central Park & the Boardwalk
✅ 2 FlowRider Surf Simulators
✅ Ice Skating Rink
✅ Zipline
✅ Adults Only Solarium
✅ Unlimited Ice Cream
✅ Sports court, Cinema, Casino, Nightclub
✅ Spa & Fitness Centre
& Much, much more...

🥂🍹Drinks packages can be added on the cruise planner at a later date - 2024 Prices for guidance £65pp per day for Deluxe and £10pp per day for soda packages

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*Alternative airports available

30/05/2024

🗽⚾ Batter Up! ⚾ 🗽
Experience the ultimate New York getaway with a 4-night stay and Yankees tickets! Immerse yourself in Manhattan's energy, explore iconic landmarks, savour diverse cuisine, and cheer on the Yankees at Yankee Stadium. From Central Park to Times Square and Broadway, this trip promises unforgettable memories.

🗓️ 27th September 2024 | 4 Nights
🏙️ Wyndham New Yorker | Room Only
🛌 Queen Standard Room

🌟New York Yankees tickets included
🌟Why not upgrade to Premium Economy flights

Price based on 2 adults:
🛫 LHR from £1165 per person
🛫 NCL from £1185 per person
🛫 EDI from £1185 per person
🛫 MAN from £1195 per person
🛫 BHD from £1195 per person

💳 Book today for a £150pp deposit or £49pp when paying by direct debit

🛡️ Add Travel Insurance from £51 per person

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30/05/2024

🇳🇱 Rotterdam & Bruges Celebrity Cruise 🇧🇪
😍 Prices from only £839pp 😍

🗓️ 21st August 2025
⚓️ Sailing from Southampton
🚢 4 Nights on board Celebrity Apex
😍 Infinite Veranda Stateroom

🧡 Southampton, UK
🧡 Relax at Sea
🧡 Rotterdam, Netherlands
🧡 Bruges (Zeebrugge), Belgium
🧡 Southampton, UK

✨ Total cost from £839pp
✨ Book today with a £150pp deposit
✨ Followed by 13 monthly direct debit payments of £53pp

🌟 Sail onboard a Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star Rated resort at sea
🥘 4 Complimentary main dining restaurants
🎭 Enjoy productions brought to life in the state-of-the-art theatre
🧖‍♀️ Escape to a luxurious sanctuary for the modern traveller in the Spa
🍺 Pull up a seat in our newest bar, Craft Social, and try out dozens of craft beers
🧑 Table tops come to life with our Le Petit Chef animated dining experience

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29/05/2024

⚓ Norwegian Fjords P&O Cruise 2026 ⚓
😲 From ONLY £22.66pp per month 😲

🛳 18th April 2026
🛳 7 Nights, Full Board
🛳 Sailing on P&O Cruises Iona
🛳 Sailing from Southampton

Fancy an upgrade?
⚓️ Sea View Cabin from £979pp
⚓️ Balcony Cabin from £1099pp

Travelling solo?
⚓️ Single Passenger | Inside Cabin from £952pp

📌 Why not upgrade to a select fare for a choice of onboard spend, car parking or return coach transfers to Southampton

🛳 Cruise itinerary: Southampton > Stavanger > Olden > Cruise in Innvikfjorden
> Cruise in Nordfjord > Alesund > Haugesund > Southampton

😍 Book today with a deposit of £53pp
😍 Followed by 21 monthly payments of £22.66pp
😍 Inside Cabin from £529pp

How to book?
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29/05/2024

🤤 😍 Got to be a full pack of Blue Ribands for me 😍 🤤

29/05/2024

☀️ 🚐 𝗟𝗔𝗦 𝗩𝗘𝗚𝗔𝗦 & 𝗠𝗢𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗛𝗢𝗠𝗘 ☀️ 🚐
Discover the bright lights of Las Vegas and go your own way with this motorhome package. The short round trip is perfect for a condensed all-American road trip.

✅ 4* MGM Grand Hotel and Casino– 3 nights room only
✅ The Grand Canyon & Las Vegas tour – 7 nights

Itinerary: Las Vegas; Williams; Flagstaff; Sedona; Seligman; Kingman; Hoover Dam; Las Vegas

👫Based on two adults sharing Studio King Double, Las Vegas and C25 Motorhome

📅Valid for departures 19th November 2024

✨Includes 50% discount on Cruise America motorhome unlimited mileage package, 15% winter booking discount and vehicle provisioning kit

🛫 Indirect flights from London Heathrow with American Airlines from £1,499pp
🛫 Indirect flights from Manchester with Aer Lingus/JetBlue from £1,599pp
🛫 Indirect flights from Edinburgh with United Airlines from £1,729pp

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Terms and conditions apply.
✈️☀️

22/05/2024

😍𝗪𝗢𝗪... 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗜𝗦 𝗔 𝗛𝗢𝗟𝗜𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗢𝗙 𝗔 𝗟𝗜𝗙𝗘𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘!😍

🏯 5 Nights Shanghai, 5 Nights Fukuoka & Kagoshima Cruise 🏯

🤩From Only £1369pp!! 🤩

🌟 15th March 2025
🌟 5 Nights Stay in the 4* The QUBE Pudong (Formerly Howard Johnson Chuansha)
🌟 5 Nights Cruise on Spectrum of the Seas - Full Board
🌟 Flights Included - See regional below
🌟 Based on 2 Adults Sharing
**TRANSFERS NOT INCLUDED

🛬 Dublin Flights included from £1369pp

🛬 London Heathrow Flights included from £1413pp

🛬 Glasgow flights included from £1459pp

🛬 Newcastle Flights included from £1463pp

🛬 Edinburgh Flights included from £1463pp

🛬 Manchester Flights included from £1476pp

🛳️ Cruise Visiting - Shanghai (Baoshan), China > Fukuoka, Japan > Kagoshima, Japan > Shanghai (Baoshan), China

👀 Upgrade to a Balcony Cabin from £156 per person!! 👀

Why Holiday on Spectrum of the Seas?
✅ Multiple Restaurants & Bars
✅ 2 Pools
✅ North Star Viewing Experience
✅ FlowRider Surf Simulator
✅ Sky Diving Simulator
✅ Adults Only Solarium
✅Theatre, Cinema, Casino, Nightclub
✅ Spa & Fitness Centre
& Much Much More...

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🤩 𝙏𝙃𝙄𝙎 𝙊𝙉𝘾𝙀 𝙄𝙉 𝘼 𝙇𝙄𝙁𝙀𝙏𝙄𝙈𝙀 𝙃𝙊𝙇𝙄𝘿𝘼𝙔 𝙒𝙄𝙇𝙇 𝙉𝙊𝙏 𝘽𝙀 𝙃𝙀𝙍𝙀 𝙁𝙊𝙍 𝙇𝙊𝙉𝙂!! 🤩

20/05/2024

20/05/2024

🏝️ Southeast Coast & Bahamas CRUISE from Baltimore 🏝️
🤩 From Only £1389pp!! 🤩

🌟 14th January 2025
🌟 2 Nights Stay in the 4* Hilton Baltimore
🌟 8 Nights Cruise on Vision Of The Seas - Full Board
🌟 Flights Included - See regional below
🌟 Based on 2 Adults Sharing
**TRANSFERS NOT INCLUDED

🛫 Dublin Flights included from £1389pp
🛫 Manchester Flights included from £1479pp
🛫 London Heathrow Flights included from £1529pp
🛫 Newcastle Flights included from £1559pp
🛫 Edinburgh Flights included from £1619pp
🛫 Belfast City Flights included from £1739pp
🛫 Birmingham Flights included from £1599pp

🛳️ Cruise Visiting - Baltimore, Maryland > Charleston, South Carolina > Orlando (Port Canaveral), Florida > Grand Bahama Isl, Bahamas > Nassau, Bahamas > Baltimore, Maryland

👀 Upgrade to a Ocean View Cabin from £100 per person!! 👀

Why Holiday on Vision of the Seas?
✅ Multiple Restaurants & Bars
✅ Outdoor Film Nights
✅ Rock climbing
✅ Game Shows
✅ Arcade
✅ Sushi-making class
✅ Spa & Fitness Centre
& Much Much More...

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🤩 𝙏𝙃𝙄𝙎 𝙊𝙉𝘾𝙀 𝙄𝙉 𝘼 𝙇𝙄𝙁𝙀𝙏𝙄𝙈𝙀 𝙃𝙊𝙇𝙄𝘿𝘼𝙔 𝙒𝙄𝙇𝙇 𝙉𝙊𝙏 𝘽𝙀 𝙃𝙀𝙍𝙀 𝙁𝙊𝙍 𝙇𝙊𝙉𝙂!! 🤩

14/05/2024

🇹🇷 ALL INCLUSIVE TURKEY LATE DEAL! 🇹🇷

✔️ Flying from regional UK airports
✔️ June 2024
✔️ 7 Nights All Inclusive
✔️ Staying at the 4* Pasa Beach Hotel

🏖️ Beachfront location
🍺 Close to shops and bars
💆 Great Spa
🌊 Outdoor pool with slides

💷 INCLUDES A SAVING OF £120! 💷

🛫 12th June 2024 | Manchester from £635pp
🛫 12th June 2024 | Birmingham from £645pp
🛫 12th June 2024 | East Midlands from £655pp
🛫 12th June 2024 | Leeds Bradford from £669pp
🛫 12th June 2024 | Bristol from £669pp
🛫 12th June 2024 | Edinburgh from £689pp
🛫 12th June 2024 | Glasgow from £689pp
🛫 12th June 2024 | Newcastle from £725pp
🛫 13th June 2024 | Belfast from £649pp
🛫 17th June 2024 | Liverpool from £709pp
🛫 20th June 2024 | London Stansted from £699pp

🛡️ Add travel insurance from £27pp

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14/05/2024

☀️ 𝐑𝐎𝐘𝐀𝐋 𝐂𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐁𝐁𝐄𝐀𝐍 𝐁𝐀𝐋𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐘 𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐄𝐑 𝐅𝐑𝐎𝐌 𝐆𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐆𝐎𝐖 ☀️
‼ 𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐒 𝐖𝐈𝐋𝐋 𝐍𝐎𝐓 𝐁𝐄 𝐀𝐑𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐃 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐋𝐎𝐍𝐆 ‼
✈️ 𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐓 𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐀𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐒 ✈️

✈️ Flying DIRECT from Glasgow
📆 10th August 2024
🌎 7 nights Greek Isles Cruise
🚢 Sailing from Ravenna on Explorer of the Seas
🚌 Transfers included

👇🏼 ITINERARY HIGHLIGHTS 👇🏼
☀️ Santorini, Greece
☀️ Mykonos, Greece
☀️ Athens (Piraeus), Greece
☀️ Split, Croatia

✨ 2 adults ✨
🤩 BALCONY FROM £1651pp 🤩

‼ MESSAGE TO BOOK NOW ‼

Prices correct 14/5/2024. Prices and availability are subject to change.

12/05/2024

🎸 5* Hard Rock Hotel Tenerife 🎸

🌞 June 2024
🌞 4 Nights, Bed and Breakfast
🌞 Staying at the 5* Hard Rock Hotel Tenerife
🌞 Flying from selected UK airports

🎸 Includes a saving of £120
🎸 Includes 22kg of luggage per person
🎸 Includes return express transfers

😍 Upgrade to Half Board from an extra £95pp

🏖️ Beach front location
🌊 Adults-Only pool
💅 Ultimate Spa experience

🛫 2nd June - Bristol from £583pp
🛫 2nd June - Manchester from £618pp
🛫 2nd June - Liverpool from £599pp
🛫 2nd June - Glasgow from £644pp
🛫 3rd June - Edinburgh from £608pp
🛫 3rd June - London Stansted from £589pp
🛫 4th June - Belfast from £687pp
🛫 5th June - Birmingham from £621pp
🛫 6th June - East Midlands from £624pp
🛫 16th June - Leeds Bradford from £631pp
🛫 17th June - Newcastle from £623pp

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12/05/2024

🏰 Prague from only £312pp 🏰

💰 Includes saving of £50!
💷 Book today for just £60pp
💷 Followed by 4 monthly payments of £63pp
💷 Total prices from £312pp

✨ October 2024
✨ 3 Nights
✨ Staying at 4* Occidental Praha
✨ Flying from selected UK airports

🥐 Upgrade to Bed & Breakfast from £40pp

🛫 4th October Edinburgh from £380pp
🛫 13th October Luton from £312pp
🛫 13th October Manchester from £320pp
🛫 17th October London Gatwick from £320pp

🛡️ Add travel insurance from £21pp

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12/05/2024

🇺🇸 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗬𝗼𝗿𝗸, 𝗦𝗮𝗻 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼 & 𝗟𝗮𝘀 𝗩𝗲𝗴𝗮𝘀 🇺🇸
🎟 Includes SUMMIT experience tickets at SUMMIT One Vanderbilt

✅ Available from £99pp deposit
✅ Payment plans available

Begin in New York, where the legendary landmarks speak for themselves; the Statue of Liberty, Times Square and the Empire State Building, the list goes on. Then explore San Francisco, one of America’s best loved cities. Home to some of the most iconic attractions in the world, the ‘City by the Bay’ has something for everyone. Finally, take on the larger-than-life entertainment capital of America, Las Vegas.

🌇 4* The New Yorker, a Wyndham Hotel - 3 nights room only
🦭 4* Hilton San Francisco Union Square - 3 nights room only
🃏 4* Caesars Palace - 3 nights room only

🚁 Add a Las Vegas Strip Highlights Night Flight from £79pp

📅 Valid for departure 11 Nov 2024
🛫 Glasgow from £1,289pp
🛫 London Heathrow from £1,299pp
🛫 Manchester from £1,399pp

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12/05/2024

🌊 𝙎𝙖𝙞𝙡 𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙤 𝙎𝙪𝙢𝙢𝙚𝙧 𝙤𝙣 𝙊𝙖𝙨𝙞𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙎𝙚𝙖𝙨! 🌊
🛳 𝙀𝙭𝙥𝙡𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙒𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙣 𝙈𝙚𝙙𝙞𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙚𝙖𝙣 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢 £𝟭𝟯𝟭𝟮𝙥𝙥 🛳

If you loved my updates on this very ship, then don't waste any time on booking your next cruise on Royal Caribbean with me! ❤️

☀️ 14th July 2024 or 8th September 2024
☀️ 7 Nights
☀️ Full Board
☀️ Flights & Luggage Included
☀️ Transfers Included
☀️ Based on 2 Adults Sharing

Itinerary Highlights
⚓️ Barcelona, Spain
⚓️ Palma De Mallorca, Spain
⚓️ Provence(Marseille), France
⚓️ Florence/Pisa (La Spezia), Italy
⚓️ Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy
⚓️ Naples, Italy

🛫 London Gatwick Flights
✨ 14th July from £1312pp
✨ 8th September from £1321pp

🛫 Manchester Flights
✨ 14th July from £1312pp
✨ 8th September from £1321pp

🛫 Belfast Flights
✨ 14th July from £1362pp
✨ 8th September from £1371pp

🛫 Dublin Flights
✨ 14th July from £1362pp

‼️ If you require an alternative airport, please send me a message - this may need to include a pre/post night stay ‼️

🤩 Upgrade to an Ocean View from £110pp
🤩 Upgrade to a Balcony Cabin from £204pp

Why Holiday on Oasis of the Seas?
✅ Multiple Restaurants & Bars
✅ Full CATS Broadway Show
✅ Pools & Whirlpools
✅ Aquatheatre
✅ Central Park Promenade
✅ FlowRider Surf Simulator
✅ Adults Only Solarium
✅ Theatre, Cinema, Casino, Nightclub
✅ Spa & Fitness Centre
& Much Much More...

For any shore excursions, drinks packages or additional extras customers can add these on their Pre Cruise Planner and we currently have a sale on of up to 30% off so there is no time to wait!! 👀

T&C's Apply - Prices and availability subject to change

11/05/2024

🍝Day 6 continued…🍝

Rome, Italy ☀️ After my train ride to Termini Station I walked to my hotel which was nearby, the 4 star Mecenate Palace! An old, traditional Italian style hotel directly across from breathtaking Basilica of Saint Maria Maggiore, which was the view from my room 🥰

My room was ready straight away, so no waiting around. The concierge took my luggage and wheeled it to my room, showed me where the light switches were, the mini bar with free water and opened my curtains to show me my spectacular view ❤️

The hotel has a bar/restaurant that serves light lunches/snacks on the ground floor where you can sit inside or out the front on the hotel. There’s also a rooftop terrace with stunning views of the city which is open in the evening, but be sure to make a reservation if you want to eat/drink there 🥂 Breakfast is also available here or you can order room service.

After some lunch I headed to the stop for my Big Bus Tour which near the hotel where I saw the Colosseum, Circo Massimo, Piazza Venezia, Vatican, and the stop for the Spanish Steps.

In the evening I had a stroll and found such a cute little restaurant near the hotel, La Vecchia Conca. The food was absolutely delicious and very reasonably priced 🍝

11/05/2024

🌎Day 6🌎

Civitavecchia Port, Italy! 🍕Today I said my goodbyes to Royal Caribbean Oasis of the Seas 🥹 But my adventure didn’t end here as I spent 1 night in Rome ❤️

The day before disembarkation I selected my departure time on the Royal App, which can be from 6am - 9:30am.

If you are flying home the same day the cruise docks, your flight time will need to be after 12pm. If flight schedules allow, I would always do a post night stay, that way you can extend your trip, try out a new destination or enjoy one you’ve loved before, and no rushing and panicking about getting your flight ✈️
If you do get a flight much later in the day or evening, I suggest booking an excursion transfer! 🚌 This way you will have your luggage and then taken on a tour of the destination you have disembarked in, perfect way to end your holiday ✅

I decided to get the train to Termini Station, Rome 🚉 When I left the ship I headed for the shuttle bus to leave the port to Civitavecchia train station which was 6.00 EUR per person and took around 5 minutes (you can pay cash or card). The train was only 4.60 EUR per person and took just over an hour. I also purchased a ticket for the Big Bus Tour 24 hour pass in Rome, so for both tickets it came to 31.60 EUR. 🎟️

09/05/2024

💃Day 5💃

La Spezia, Italy (stop for Florence and Pisa) ☀️
My final full day on Royal Caribbean Oasis of the Seas! This morning we had a Q&A with the captain of the ship and hotel director. Was really interesting to hear their side of the job.

Cruising is one of the safest ways to travel. Oasis of the Seas has 3 doctors, 5 nurses and 25, yes, 25 firefighters on board! The medical centre is like a small hospital and they can attempt to help with any type of medical emergency.

I was able to take a wander off the ship today which was absolutely amazing and I am so happy I got to finally explore. I wasn’t able to visit Florence or Pisa as the ship excursions left early in the morning and I had my Q&A.
La Spezia is a beautiful little town with salty sea air, lucious gardens with gorgeous smelling flowers, and lots of dogs! I wanted to stay ❤️

In the evening I had my last dinner on the ship, but decided to skip the main dining room and went to the Windjammer buffet.

Later on I took in a little razzle dazzle musical called One Sky - fabulous singers and dancers. Then I headed to Sorrentos for some pizza and off to bed 💤

08/05/2024

☀️Day 4☀️

Marseille, France - We stopped in Provence for Marseille! Today we had training again but I managed to get plenty of eating done in between 😂

We learned about different cabin and tier types on the ships, which all differ from class of ship, so if you need any more indepth information about this, please send me a message as it’s bit of a minefield!

In the evening we went to see Aqua 80 show - OH MY GOD! This was my favourite part of the cruise so far. I will post videos of the performance, YOU HAVE TO GO SEE IT! These people have serious stamina and I LOVE all the tunes!

I also saw some of the magic show by Hector, so definitely give that a go as well.

Due to being at the conference it was difficult to go out and explore which was down to timings. I would highly recommend you book shore excursions through Royal Caribbean as soon as you book your cruise as they tend to sell out. Yes, it will be more expensive than booking locally, but if you are running late to get back to the ship, they will wait. If you go and do anything independently the ship will leave without you. It will be at your own expense to get to the next port and back on the ship.

07/05/2024

🌊 Day 3 🌊

Palma, Spain - Today we arrived in to beautiful Palma! I had my first day at the conference were we learned all things Royal Caribbean 🛳️

Did you know?
⚓️ Royal Caribbean has 29 ships on sale
⚓️ 2 new ships in 2024 - Icon & Utopia of the Seas
⚓️ 1 new ship in 2025 - Star of the Seas
⚓️ 1 ultimate world cruise
⚓️ 1 private island - Perfect Day at CocoCay, Bahamas
⚓️ 1 private destination - Labadee, Haiti
⚓️ Sails to over 270 destinations

06/05/2024

🛳️ Day 2 continued… 🛳️

Barcelona - After our tour/ice cream Kara and I went to Windjammer which is the buffet, to get a bite to eat as our dinner reservation in the main dining room wasn’t until 8pm.

Lots of selection to choose from! Plenty of vegetarian options, but if you are vegan you will need to ask them to either make something or ask someone to walk through the buffet options.

The main dining room will assign a table for you and the menu options will be available to view on your Royal Caribbean app or outside the dining hall. There are 2 main dining rooms. You will either be on deck 3 or 4 which will also be assigned to you.

At midnight the welcome party begins in the main central strip of the ship, where they drop balloons and streamers! Kara and I then got some pizza (all included in your cruise cost) and headed to bed for an early rise.

06/05/2024

🛳️ Day 2 🛳️
Depart Barcelona on Royal Caribbean Oasis of the Seas!

I took a priority Uber from the hotel which was around 15 EUR. I tried a normal Uber but it kept cancelling because it was so busy with traffic! Was starting to worry I wouldn’t make the ship. The port is actually so close to the centre, people were walking to it, but I 100% recommend either booking an Uber or a transfer before going.

Check-in was fast and smooth, probably 20 minutes all in from dropping my suitcase off and going through security. My boarding time was at 2pm, but due to traffic I got there not longer after, but it wasn’t a problem.

When I got on board I headed straight to deck 3 for the conference rooms and signed myself in for my welcome pack. Then I went and met my roomie for the next 4 nights.

We had a quick tour of the ship and watched NCL Escape depart. Then we me and my roomie, Kara, got some ice cream (all included). I took a walk to the casino which has art work to purchase on the walls. You can smoke and v**e in the casino but there’s also a non-smoking casino too.

Our cabin is lovely and more spacious than I thought; an Ocean View Balcony Stateroom! If you do not want sea views, but still want a balcony cabin, you can book a Boardwalk or Central Park View balcony. Just be mindful to close your curtains 😉

More to follow…

05/05/2024

⚓️Ahoy Sailors⚓️

Day 1 - Overnight in Barcelona 💃
I stayed in Hotel Sixties just off the end of Las Ramblas. Perfect location which is quiet, away from the noise of Las Ramblas and literally takes 2 minutes to join the chaos.

I was very kindly upgraded to a Superior Balcony Room after I checked in. I was an hour early, so they stowed my luggage away in a room just off the reception. If you want breakfast it’s only 12.50 EUR for the buffet.

I had a walk around and visited the marina, shopping centre (bought a few things, don’t know why because I have no space in my suitcase) and strolled up Las Ramblas to Plaça de Catalunya.

04/05/2024

Buzzing to be in Edinburgh Airport ready to board my flight to Barcelona ✈️🤍 I will be attending EMEA Seminar at Sea, sailing with Royal Caribbean on Oasis of the Seas for 4 nights 🛳️
🌊 Barcelona
🌊 Palma
🌊 Marseille
🌊 La Spezia (Florence/Pisa)
🌊 Rome

Stay tuned for hints, tips, photos and videos of my trip and get inspired to book your next adventure with me, Jennifer McKenzie at Hays Travel 🌎

23/04/2024

🇱🇰 Spectacular Sri Lanka 🇱🇰
Journey through Sri Lanka and explore the cultural heritage and stunning beaches this beautiful country has to offer!

📅 Departing 15th September 2024
✔️ All flights & transfers
✔️ 6 nights on half board basis (Breakfast & Dinner)
✔️ Transport in an A/C Car with the services of an English speaking chauffeur Guide
✔️ All entrance fees
✔️ Guided excursions as per itinerary
✔️ Jeep safari at Minneriya National Park

🇱🇰 Explore the iconic and beautiful Sigiriya Rock Fortress
🐘 Spot wild elephants on a jeep safari at Minneriya national park
🇱🇰 Explore Giragama Tea Plantation and visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
🏖 Relax on the golden beaches of Negombo

💳 Book today for a standard deposit of £150pp

2️⃣ Prices are based on 2 adults sharing:
🛫 London Heathrow from £1,623pp
🛫 Dublin from £1,659pp
🛫 Manchester from £1,687pp
🛫 Newcastle from £1,785pp
🛫 Glasgow from £1,823pp
(alternative departures available SEP/OCT 2024 only)

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21/04/2024

🍷 🦁 𝗚𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗥𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗮𝗿𝗶 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗲 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀 🦁 🍷
☀️ 12 nights from £2,389pp ☀️
📆 Valid for departure 12 Nov 2024 📆

𝗜𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗿𝘆: Oudtshoorn; Barrydale; Knysna; Klein Karoo; Garden Route; Albertinia; Hermanus; Swellendam; Cape Town; Franschhoek; Cape Town

𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀: Dine at an ostrich farm in Oustshoorn | Tour the limestone caverns of the Cango Caves | Seek out the Big Five on open vehicle safaris | Discover the fascinating history of Franschhoek | Explore Cape Town, South Africa’s exceptionally scenic city

𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲𝘀:
🌅 1 night pre-tour in Oudtshoorn
🌅 6 nights tour accommodation
🌅 2 nights in Franschhoek
🌅 3 nights in Cape Town
🥐 11 breakfasts
✅ Services of an English-speaking guide
✅ Selected tours and sightseeing
✅ Transport throughout tour

👫 Based on two adults sharing
🛫 Indirect flights from London Heathrow with Qatar Airways from £2,389pp
🛫 Indirect flights from Manchester with Ethiopian Airlines from £2,389pp
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18/04/2024

‼️ 🌞 FAMILY HOLIDAY ALERT ‼️ 🌞
🌊 🏖 Praia da Rocha, Algarve 🏖 🌊

Stay at the 3⭐️ Club Amarilis, located in Praia da Rocha. Soak up the good life at this delightful beachside 🏝️ aparthotel located on the main street of Praia da Rocha’s popular tourist commune. Tastefully appointed apartments, with balconies and kitchenettes, are housed within a vibrant, modern complex. Splash about in the outdoor pool 💦. Top up your tan on a comfy sun-lounger ☀️. Treat yourself to a lush spa day 🧘 or play a friendly game of tennis 🎾

Prices are based on 7 nights, All Inclusive, staying in a One bedroom apartment, including transfers and bags:

✈️ Flying from Glasgow - 14th August
👨‍👩‍👦 2 adults & 1 child £1,938 total
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 2 adults & 2 children £2,687 total

✈️ Flying from Belfast - 13th August
👨‍👩‍👦 2 adults & 1 child £1,942 total
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 2 adults & 2 children £2,704 total

✈️ Flying from London Luton - 13th August
👨‍👩‍👦 2 adults & 1 child £1,979 total
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 2 adults & 2 children £2,761 total

✈️ Flying from Liverpool - 15th August
👨‍👩‍👦 2 adults & 1 child £2,002 total
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 2 adults & 2 children £2,784 total

✈️ Flying from London Gatwick - 13th August
👨‍👩‍👦 2 adults & 1 child £2,015 total
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 2 adults & 2 children £2,814 total

✈️ Flying from Bristol - 16th August
👨‍👩‍👦 2 adults & 1 child £2,020 total
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 2 adults & 2 children £2,837 total

✈️ Flying Southampton - 15th August
👨‍👩‍👦 2 adults & 1 child £2,026 total
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 2 adults & 2 children £2,846 total

✈️ Flying from Manchester - 16th August
👨‍👩‍👦 2 adults & 1 child £2,089 total
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 2 adults & 2 children £2,940 total

✈️ Flying from Birmingham - 14th August
👨‍👩‍👦 2 adults & 1 child £2,137 total
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 2 adults & 2 children £2,997 total

✈️ Flying from London Southend - 14th August
👨‍👩‍👦 2 adults & 1 child £2,362 total
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 2 adults & 2 children £3,185 total

✨ Why choose the Club Amarilis ✨
🍊 1 international buffet restaurant and 1 pool bar
🍊 Outdoor and indoor pool
🍊 Game room, playground 🛝 and Children’s pool
🍊 Gym, sauna, steam bath and massages available!

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