Sandbanks Travel

26/03/2024

A lovely week in Cyprus with hotels.

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18/02/2024

Levada Hiking… Porto du Sol, Maderia

09/02/2024

Life on the farm

09/02/2024

Reindeer farm life

09/02/2024

Sami Reindeer farm.. we met some wonderful Sami people and learnt about their life with their reindeer. Fascinating.
A wonderful afternoon spent feeding them lichen..

08/02/2024

A night to remember… no light pollution.. clear dark skies.. stars…1000’s of stars and the absolute highlight the northern lights… what an incredible experience on our snow shoe walk tonight..

08/02/2024

* * * New for 2024!! * * *
Thrill and excitement amongst the peace and quiet!
New for 2024, Snowmobile Voyager holiday brings to life the highlights and landmarks of True Lapland via the thrill of the snowmobile. Zip along frozen rivers, weave across the Arctic tundra, and delve into the pristine snow scenes that stretch to the horizon. And what a backdrop to your snowmobile adventure this is! Based at the foot of the snow-capped Lyngen Alps, and perched on the edge of Lake Kilpis, Kilpisjarvi is the perfect base from which to explore the most northern parts of True Lapland – a very special place indeed, where unspoiled nature and fresh adventure await.
An undoubted highlight of this tour is venturing out on snowmobile to the ‘three borders’ point, where Norway, Finland and Sweden meet – circle around all three countries in less than 30 seconds! And there’s more – this holiday also includes a Northern Lights snowmobile tour, where you may be dazzled by the dancing Aurora, and a reindeer camp excursion where you’ll be introduced to the local Sami and their way of life.
Kilpisjarvi is often cited as a favourite Lapland resort, and this snowmobiling holiday showcases it at its finest!

05/02/2024

Snowmobile Voyager under Lapland’s Northern Lights!

Departing Bournemouth on 7 Feb.. I can’t wait to share this experience with you 🥰

Short Breaks staying at the Exclusive Hotel Rakka

Newly opened in March 2023, Kilpisjarvi’s newest accommodation offering is a sumptuous retreat set in the very Arctic wilderness which True Lapland is known for. This new 42-room hotel takes inspiration from the nature which surrounds it – the pristine snowscapes and the iconic Saana Fell which towers over it.

Rooms are spacious and contemporary in Nordic design, and include all the facilities and amenities required for a comfortable stay after a day’s adventures in the Arctic. Rear-facing rooms have spectacular views from the floor-to-ceiling windows, many facing the mighty Saana Fell – the source of so many of Kilpisjarvi’s ancient myths and legends.

The elegant and trendy restaurant and bar area offers equally impressive views from the front of the hotel. Perched on the incline of the village, the restaurant showcases the village of Kilpisjarvi, its dramatic scenery, and the mountainous horizon which surrounds it – all from the comfort of the bar. Sit back and relax. Gin and tonic with a view?

Thrill and excitement amongst the peace and quiet! New for 2024, our Snowmobile Voyager holiday brings to life the highlights and landmarks of True Lapland via the thrill of the snowmobile. Zip along frozen rivers, weave across the Arctic tundra, and delve into the pristine snow scenes that stretch to the horizon. And what a backdrop to your snowmobile adventure this is!

Based at the foot of the snow-capped Lyngen Alps, and perched on the edge of Lake Kilpis, Kilpisjarvi is the perfect base from which to explore the most northern parts of True Lapland – a very special place indeed, where unspoiled nature and fresh adventure await.

Included in the price:

✅ Flights & transfers ✅18KG luggage allowance ✅Full Board at the Hotel Rakka ✅Three Borders Snowmobile Safari ✅ Northern Lights Snowmobile Safari ✅ Sami Reindeer Experience ✅Northern Lights Arctic Trek (4 night holidays only)

14/10/2023

24/09/2023

Stunning collection of hotels…. 🥂

24/09/2023

A delicious ‘lunch and learn’ at the Cosy Club, Bournemouth.
An informative event learning all about St Kitts and Nevis.
Thank you Graham and Kerrie

24/09/2023

A very informative evening at Merley House with an event organised by Bright.
Thank you all for a fabulous evening with a great mix of suppliers and destinations.

Kirker - cities
Transun - northern lights and Father Christmas Day trips from Bournemouth
AE - cruise exhibitions to Antarctica
Veloso Tours - South America
Prestige - Canada
African Pride
Star Clippers
APT - Australia and New Zealand
Explore!
Inside Travel Group

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24/09/2023

A fabulous event at Cowdray House with .
Learning about a selection of their stunning properties…

Clinique La Prairie, Montreux
La Fantaisie, Paris
The Sukhothai Bangkok
La Roqqa, Porto Ercole
d’Angleterre, Copenhagen
Schloss Elmau, Bavarian Alps
Reschio, Umbria
Lily of the Valley, St Tropez

Thank you
Kelly Laura Matteo

24/09/2023

Training event and fabulous evening with Caribtours at the Chewton Glen.. Thank you for arranging some great destinations and hotels around the world… 🍾🥂

We were joined by some key partners on the evening representing prestigious properties…
Blue Waters - Antigua,
The Landings - St Lucia
Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort - Aruba
Le Petit Monde - Cyprus and Crete
The Inclusive Collection by Hyatt
Sunlife Resorts - Mauritius
Barbados Tourism and Marketing Inc
Nassau Paradise Island in the Bahamas

Thank you Isabel 🥂

24/09/2023

Thinking about a Rocky Mountaineer experience .. possibly even paired with an Alaskan Cruise🚂🛳️… ✈️🍾🥂

Most Spectacular Sights Along Rockies to the Red Rocks Get Colorado travel tips about Denver and Glenwood Springs, and learn about things to do in Moab and The Mighty 5 National Parks in Utah. Read

24/09/2023

22/09/2023

Thinking of booking some winter sunshine… we have so many choices .. this is one of my favourite places ### 🇯🇲

21/09/2023

Cyprus might not immediately come to mind when thinking of wine tasting, or gin tasting even. But you'd be wise to investigate...