Tripsmiths

01/01/2025

From everyone at Tripsmiths, Happy New Year! 🍾
A gentle reminder that we are closed today, but our reservations team are ready to take your calls tomorrow. If you're looking to make 2025 the year you travel to new places, embarking on unique experiences, visit the website to find your next trip! 🌏

25/12/2024

The team at Tripsmiths would like to wish all of our Facebook followers a Merry Christmas! ❄️

A gentle reminder that as our lovely reservations team take some well-deserved time off to spend with their families, our opening hours between Christmas and New Year are as follows:
December 25-26: closed
December 27-30: open as usual

Wherever and however you choose to celebrate, enjoy the festivities! 🎄

19/12/2024

Fans of ITV's The Durrells will not want to miss this special trip! Explore the stunning island of Corfu and meet your guide, writer and naturalist Lee Durrell. Lee will accompany you on visits to some of the Durrell family's favourite spots also give a special talk at your hotel about the family's connection to the island and their pioneering work in wildlife conservation.
https://tripsmiths.com/tours/durrells-corfu?utm_source=Tripsmiths+Facebook&utm_medium=Organic+Social

12/12/2024

Join historian and presenter Lucy Worsley on one of these incredible tours. Explore the Norfolk Broads by heritage rail and visit the Royal Sandringham estate 🏰 with Lucy or follow in the footsteps of one of England's best loved writers,✍ Jane Austen in the beautiful regency city of Bath. To find out more about our history trips with Lucy Worsley, visit - https://bit.ly/3Zv0i5X

10/12/2024

If you're still searching for the perfect Christmas gift 🎁, why not consider a special short break? Treat your loved one to a luxurious stay at Raymond Blanc’s Le Manoir country estate and enjoy fine dining experiences 🍝 at the two-starred Michelin restaurant or spend two-nights in a rustic Tudor Farmhouse in Gloucestershire. For sports fans, we’ve got a thrilling trip to Cardiff 🏉 to watch England take on Wales in the Six Nations, or for rail enthusiasts we have a wide range of luxury day trips aboard the elegant British Pullman, A Belmond Train, 🚂 or the Northern Belle train that’s sure to be an unforgettable experience. To find out more about our short breaks for gifts visit - https://tripsmiths.com/collection/christmas-short-breaks

Rail journey Ride a luxury train to Cardiff to see Wales vs England In association with Gullivers Sports Travel 1 day, from £949 In association with Gullivers Sports Travel Next departure Mar 15 2025 Travel in luxury on the Northern Belle train with three-course lunch and dinner to see England vs w...

10/12/2024

Where will you go in March?

If you’re thinking ahead to warmer days and planning your next spring getaway, we have a wide range of tours to suit you. From witnessing the magnificent cherry blossom season in Japan 🌸 to exploring Holland’s waterways and tulip fields in bloom 🌷. Stay at one of Rick Stein’s Cornish costal retreats 🌊 or head off for a sunny Italian escape in Portofino or Sicily ☀. For rail enthusiasts, step aboard the luxurious Venice-Simplon-Orient-Express train from Venice to Paris 🚂 or embark on a stargazing adventure with an expert astronomer to Northumberland’s darkest skies ✨. To find out more, check out all of our trips departing in March 2025 - https://bit.ly/41pqYaF

03/12/2024

03/12/2024

It’s ✈

This week we would like to know - What do you miss most about home when travelling?

If you’re heading off on holiday this December, what home comforts will you miss when you’re away? We’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments section below 👇

28/11/2024

Join us for an incredible eight-day culinary journey 🍝 through Venice aboard the luxurious SS La Venezia 🛳. Sail through the heart of the city and explore some of its best landmarks, including St Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace. The real highlight of the tour will be meeting celebrity chef, James Martin, 👨‍🍳 who will join you onboard for one day, preparing a gala dinner and hosting a talk and Q&A session. To find out more visit 👇

See key sights in Venice including St Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace and hear a talk and Q&A from top chef James Martin. Find your next trip. Book now

26/11/2024

If you're a foodie and love to travel, then you're in for a real treat with our collection of culinary tours 🍝. Whether it's sailing with a top chef in Venice, indulging in the finest French wines in Bordeaux 🍷, or taking a hands-on cooking class in Bologna 👩‍🍳, we've got something for everyone. For more inspiration, read our blog featuring our foodie tours and start planning your next culinary adventure 👇

Discover our collection of exclusive culinary tours to exciting destinations. Read our travel inspiration post and find your next tour with Tripsmiths

21/11/2024

If you're already dreaming of sunnier days ☀, take a look at our spring trips 🌸, packed with incredible experiences and new adventures. From exploring stunning landscapes, to cruising through Venice with a top chef tasting seasonal delights 👩‍🍳, or discovering London's majestic palaces and gardens in bloom 🏰 to witnessing the splendour of the Maderia Flower Festival 🌺, we've got the perfect trip for you. To find out more about our spring departures visit - https://bit.ly/48YW1Mq

19/11/2024

It’s ✈

This week we would like to know what is your favourite country for food, and what was the best dish you tasted🥘?

We’d love to hear your answers. Tell us in the comments below 👇

If you’re looking for a culinary adventure🍜, take a look at our blog featuring a round-up of our favourite foodie inspired tours - https://tripsmiths.com/culinary-trips

14/11/2024

We appreciate the honest feedback from our guests about their latest holiday experiences as it helps us to continue to find new ways to improve our tours.

Check out our latest customer reviews from these recently departed trips in October 👉 https://bit.ly/3RYFekh

11/11/2024

Where in the world will February take you? 🗓

If you’re looking for a romantic Valentine’s Day getaway ♥, you could enjoy a Cornish coastal retreat by staying at Rick Stein’s St Petroc’s Hotel or Shepherd’s Huts in Padstow. Indulge in fine dining experiences at Raymond Blanc’s Michelin-starred countryside manor, Le Manoir🥘, or experience an enchanting trip to Norway to witness the spectacular beauty of the Northern Lights ✨.

Where will you choose to go next February? If you’re in need of more inspiration, visit our website to discover more of our incredible trips departing in February 2025 - https://tripsmiths.com/search?search=&month%5B0%5D=February+2025&page=2

07/11/2024

Have you always dreamed of a scenic rail adventure travelling through the Swiss and Italian Alps onboard the luxury Bernina Express? 🚂 Well now is your chance to experience it for yourself. Stay on the shores of Lake Como and enjoy a day trip aboard the famous Bernina Express to the elegant resort of St Moritz. We’ve just launched new dates for 2025 but be sure to book your spot early before places sell out on this bestselling tour. For more information visit - https://bit.ly/4hzQxM0

This best-selling tour is back for 2024. Visit Lake Como, St Moritz and ride the Bernina Railway on this seven-night journey. Book now with Tripsmiths

05/11/2024

It’s ✈

This week we would like to know if you will be heading off for a festive break this winter and if so, where will you be going? ❄

To find out more about our December departures visit: https://bit.ly/4ejyl6e