Sue Pattenden - Travel Counsellors

Sue Pattenden - Travel Counsellors I'm a friendly & professional travel expert with over 18 years' experience. I have 1 simple purpose: to help fulfil your dreams & create lasting memories.

Travel Counsellor providing Travel Agent Services. Flights, Hotels, City Breaks, Long Hall, Honeymoons, luxury vacations. Business Travel. All backed up by Travel Counsellors.

22/01/2025

๐”๐’ ๐‚๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ ๐’๐ฅ๐ข๐œ๐ค๐ž๐ซ๐ฌ ๐๐จ๐ซ๐ญ๐ก ๐„๐š๐ฌ๐ญ

๐Ÿ—ฝ Go City Explorer Pass in New York - Choose 3 Attractions
๐ŸšŒ Big Bus Washington DC Hop-On Hop-Off tour
๐Ÿ™๏ธ Go City All-Inclusive Pass Chicago
๐Ÿ›๏ธ Go City All-Inclusive Pass Boston

๐Ÿ—ฝ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Explore the vibrant cities of the United States on an unforgettable journey! Begin your adventure in the iconic metropolis of New York, where you'll discover the energy of Times Square, the grandeur of Central Park, and the world-class museums and theatres. ๐ŸŒƒ๐ŸŽญ

๐Ÿ›๏ธ๐ŸŒธ Continue your exploration in the nation's capital, Washington DC, where history comes alive at every turn. Visit the awe-inspiring monuments and memorials, stroll along the National Mall, and immerse yourself in the rich cultural tapestry of this dynamic city. ๐Ÿ›๏ธ๐ŸŒธ

๐Ÿ™๏ธ๐Ÿ• Next, experience the vibrant culture and delicious cuisine of Chicago, known for its stunning architecture, thriving arts scene, and deep-dish pizza. Explore the iconic skyline, take a cruise on Lake Michigan, and indulge in some of the best shopping and nightlife in the country. ๐ŸŒ†๐Ÿน

๐Ÿฆž๐Ÿ“š Finally, journey to Boston, where you'll discover a perfect blend of historic charm and modern innovation. Walk the Freedom Trail, sample fresh seafood at Quincy Market, and explore the prestigious universities and cultural institutions that call this city home. ๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿ‚

๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŽ‰ From history and art to cuisine and nightlife, this journey through New York, Washington DC, Chicago, and Boston promises a varied and unforgettable experience of the United States! ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธโœจ

๐๐ž๐š๐œ๐ž ๐‘๐ž๐ฌ๐จ๐ซ๐ญ, ๐๐จ๐ฉ๐ก๐ฎ๐ญ ๐๐ž๐š๐œ๐ก - One of my recommended hotels โœ…Secluded getaways await at Peace Resort, a four-star escape s...
20/01/2025

๐๐ž๐š๐œ๐ž ๐‘๐ž๐ฌ๐จ๐ซ๐ญ, ๐๐จ๐ฉ๐ก๐ฎ๐ญ ๐๐ž๐š๐œ๐ก - One of my recommended hotels โœ…

Secluded getaways await at Peace Resort, a four-star escape situated on Bophut Beach, a private white-sand stretch of shore nestled along the north-eastern coast of Koh Samui, Thailand.

This hotel offers 122 rooms, bungalows and villas, each serving as idyllic living quarters, decorated in crisp modern styles and surrounded by tropical greenery. Its more lavish rooms are truly luxurious with VIP-worthy perks such as balconies with hydro tubs, an infinity pool and personal steam rooms.

Make cherished memories by dining at the hotelโ€™s award-winning Sea Wrap, a beachside restaurant offering Thai and Western dishes alongside Gulf of Thailand views. While away your days in style, lay on loungers by a freeform pool, sip cocktails at Talay Bar or ease tension with an outdoor massage.

Peace Resort welcomes guests of all ages, so try Thai cooking classes or Thai boxing as your youngsters enjoy the children's pool and outdoor playground.

Start planning your holiday. Contact me today.

๐ŸŒž The ULTIMATE Family Summer Holiday ๐ŸŒŠ๐Ÿšข Allure of the Seas๐Ÿ—“ 7 Night Western Med๐Ÿ“… 27th July 2025โœˆ๏ธ London Gatwick flights...
18/01/2025

๐ŸŒž The ULTIMATE Family Summer Holiday ๐ŸŒŠ

๐Ÿšข Allure of the Seas

๐Ÿ—“ 7 Night Western Med

๐Ÿ“… 27th July 2025

โœˆ๏ธ London Gatwick flights

๐Ÿš Transfers included

โš“๏ธ Sailing from Barcelona

๐Ÿ—บ Itinerary Highlights

๐Ÿ“ Barcelona, Spain

๐ŸŒด Palma De Mallorca, Spain

๐ŸŒŠ Cruising

๐ŸŽจ Florence/Pisa (Laspezia), Italy

๐Ÿ› Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy

๐Ÿ• Naples, Italy

๐ŸŒŠ Cruising

๐Ÿ“ Barcelona, Spain

๐๐ฎ๐ซ๐ข ๐’๐š๐ง๐ญ๐ซ๐ข๐š๐ง - ๐Ž๐ง๐ž ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐ฆ๐ฒ ๐ซ๐ž๐œ๐จ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ž๐ง๐๐ž๐ ๐ก๐จ๐ญ๐ž๐ฅ๐ฌ ๐ข๐ง ๐๐š๐ฅ๐ขPuri Santrian is a breathtaking sanctuary that combines serene beach...
13/01/2025

๐๐ฎ๐ซ๐ข ๐’๐š๐ง๐ญ๐ซ๐ข๐š๐ง - ๐Ž๐ง๐ž ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐ฆ๐ฒ ๐ซ๐ž๐œ๐จ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ž๐ง๐๐ž๐ ๐ก๐จ๐ญ๐ž๐ฅ๐ฌ ๐ข๐ง ๐๐š๐ฅ๐ข

Puri Santrian is a breathtaking sanctuary that combines serene beaches, tropical landscapes, and the essence of Bali's rich heritage. Step away from the chaos of daily life and immerse yourself in true relaxation. Designed to emulate a traditional Balinese village, this exquisite destination boasts luxurious guest rooms and facilities nestled within a lush garden, all while delivering impeccable service.

โ€œThis hotel was beautiful and the pool areas were stunning. My room was comfortable and well equipped. Breakfasts were varied and tasty. I ate at the restaurant too and it was excellent.โ€

Start planning your holiday. Contact me today.

๐†๐ž๐ญ ๐ซ๐ž๐š๐๐ฒ ๐ญ๐จ ๐ข๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ž๐ซ๐ฌ๐ž ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ฌ๐ž๐ฅ๐Ÿ ๐ข๐ง ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐ฐ๐ข๐ฅ๐ ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐š๐ง ๐ฎ๐ง๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ๐ ๐ž๐ญ๐ญ๐š๐›๐ฅ๐ž ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ-๐๐š๐ฒ ๐๐š๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ž ๐’๐š๐Ÿ๐š๐ซ๐ข ๐š๐๐ฏ๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ž! ๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿ˜ Perfect for those ea...
11/01/2025

๐†๐ž๐ญ ๐ซ๐ž๐š๐๐ฒ ๐ญ๐จ ๐ข๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ž๐ซ๐ฌ๐ž ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ฌ๐ž๐ฅ๐Ÿ ๐ข๐ง ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐ฐ๐ข๐ฅ๐ ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐š๐ง ๐ฎ๐ง๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ๐ ๐ž๐ญ๐ญ๐š๐›๐ฅ๐ž ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ-๐๐š๐ฒ ๐๐š๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ž ๐’๐š๐Ÿ๐š๐ซ๐ข ๐š๐๐ฏ๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ž! ๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿ˜

Perfect for those eager to get up close with the gentle giants of the jungle, you'll spend your evenings unwinding in the comfort of luxury tents. ๐Ÿ•๏ธ

Dive into The Elephant Camp's array of activities, including hands-on time where you'll bathe and feed an elephant โ€” a genuinely awe-inspiring encounter! ๐Ÿ˜โœจ

But that's not all โ€” paddle through River Sok on an exhilarating canoe ride ๐Ÿ›ถ or kick back on a classic Burmese Junk Boat as you savor a delicious lunch. ๐Ÿšค๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Every day promises a fresh, exciting activity to keep the adrenaline pumping. ๐Ÿ’ช

As the evening sets in, find yourself entranced by captivating dance performances under a blanket of stars. ๐ŸŒŸ๐Ÿ’ƒ

Bring the kids along for an incredible journey into nature's embrace, far from the digital world. ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘งโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆ๐Ÿƒ Here in the heart of Thailand, you'll discover a worry-free holiday brimming with fun for the whole family. ๐ŸŽ‰

Don't let this spectacular family adventure slip by โ€“ it's an experience you're all going to cherish! ๐Ÿ’–๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘งโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆ๐Ÿ˜

๐†๐… ๐ˆ๐ฌ๐š๐›๐ž๐ฅ - ๐Ž๐ง๐ž ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐ฆ๐ฒ ๐ซ๐ž๐œ๐จ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ž๐ง๐๐ž๐ ๐Ÿ๐š๐ฆ๐ข๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐ก๐จ๐ญ๐ž๐ฅ๐ฌ ๐ข๐ง ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐‚๐š๐ง๐š๐ซ๐ฒ ๐ˆ๐ฌ๐ฅ๐š๐ง๐๐ฌ500m from the beach in sought-after Costa Adeje in ...
06/01/2025

๐†๐… ๐ˆ๐ฌ๐š๐›๐ž๐ฅ - ๐Ž๐ง๐ž ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐ฆ๐ฒ ๐ซ๐ž๐œ๐จ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ž๐ง๐๐ž๐ ๐Ÿ๐š๐ฆ๐ข๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐ก๐จ๐ญ๐ž๐ฅ๐ฌ ๐ข๐ง ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐‚๐š๐ง๐š๐ซ๐ฒ ๐ˆ๐ฌ๐ฅ๐š๐ง๐๐ฌ

500m from the beach in sought-after Costa Adeje in the southwest of the island, the GF Isabel is a bright and breezy family-friendly property. ๐ŸŒด๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘งโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆ

Accommodation comes in the form of simply decorated apartments, bungalows, and villas with up to two bedrooms. The latter sleep a total of eight people, making the GF Isabel a great choice for multigenerational holidays or other get-togethers with family or friends. ๐Ÿก๐Ÿ›Œ๐Ÿ‘ช

This is a lively resort with lots to do for all ages, from hectic water gladiator battles to gentle pรฉtanque. A stand-out is the cycle center and bike hire for those who wish to explore Tenerifeโ€™s famously biker-pleasing terrain, and thereโ€™s also a desk for booking diving trips to see marine life. ๐Ÿšดโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿคฟ

Flexibility is key here: you can book on anything from a self-catering to an all-inclusive basis. Food on offer in the resort includes something for everyone, with the emphasis on local cuisine and produce, whether by the pool or in the buffet restaurant. There are also several inviting bars to choose from. ๐Ÿน๐Ÿฝ๏ธ

๐ŸŒธ Ancient culture, celebrated cuisine, and stunning scenery come together in Japan. ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตExperience Japanโ€™s perfect harmony...
04/01/2025

๐ŸŒธ Ancient culture, celebrated cuisine, and stunning scenery come together in Japan. ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต

Experience Japanโ€™s perfect harmony of ancient tradition and modern way of life on a 12-day Premium adventure through the cultural heart of the country. Tokyoโ€™s soaring skyscrapers ๐Ÿ™๏ธ give way to Hakoneโ€™s mountainous hot springs, while Takayama delights with its Edo-era beauty and Shirakawa-go immerses you in charming countryside life. Discover the intriguing cultural diversity of Kyoto and a passion for peace in Hiroshima. Travel with a local leader who will share the rich variety of their country as you visit temples, castles, shrines ๐Ÿ• and holy mountains while mixing with locals and experiencing the real Japan.

What's Included?

Meals: 11 breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 4 Dinners ๐Ÿฑ

Transport: Boat ๐Ÿšค, Public bus ๐ŸšŒ, Cable Car ๐Ÿšก, Ferry, Metro ๐Ÿš‡, Bullet Train ๐Ÿš„, Train ๐Ÿš†

Accommodation: Hotel ๐Ÿจ (10 nights), Hakone Feature Stay (1 nt)

Why You'll Love This Trip:

Marvel at the city lights of Tokyo during a guided tour, visit the sobering Hiroshima Peace Park and trace the steps of the Geisha around the alleyways of Kyoto. ๐ŸŽŽ

Soak up Japanโ€™s natural beauty in mountainous Hakone and catch a glimpse of Mt Fuji ๐Ÿ—ป, stroll around the stunning island of Miyajima, and be amazed by the Japanese alps in the ancient village of Shirakawa-go. ๐ŸŒ„

Thereโ€™s no better way to get around Japan than the countryโ€™s famous railway system. Be impressed by the efficiency and ultra-modernity as you zip from place to place with your included 7-day Japan Rail Pass.

Enjoy unforgettable Exclusive Experiences, including a sushi making ๐Ÿฃ class with a family who have been making the beloved dish for generations, and a guided meditation session with a Zen Buddhist monk. ๐Ÿง˜

Unwind among the beauty of nature at your Feature Stay accommodation, with mountain views, a traditional ryokan design, modern comforts, and a private onsen (thermal pool) for each room. ๐Ÿž๏ธ

01/01/2025

๐…๐ฅ๐จ๐ซ๐ž๐ง๐œ๐ž, ๐“๐ฎ๐ฌ๐œ๐š๐ง๐ฒ ๐‚๐จ๐š๐ฌ๐ญ & ๐๐ข๐ฌ๐š

๐Ÿจโœจ Immerse yourself in the charm of historical Florence with a 2-night stay at Grand Hotel Baglioni! Just minutes away from the central market area, Santa Maria Novella church, and the iconic Duomo, this classic hotel offers the perfect base to explore the city's rich heritage. ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿฐ

๐ŸŒŠโ˜€๏ธ For the ultimate luxury coastal experience, spend 3 nights at Grand Hotel Imperiale in Forte dei Marmi! This trendy destination boasts designer shops, exclusive beach clubs, and Michelin star restaurants, making it a haven for the discerning traveler seeking seaside indulgence. ๐Ÿ›๏ธ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ

โ›ช๏ธ๐ŸŒฟ Experience the beauty of Pisa with a 2-night stay at Grand Hotel Duomo! Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Pisa's famous Piazza dei Miracoli, including the iconic Leaning Tower, awaits exploration. Amidst olive groves and vineyards, Pisa is truly one of Italy's most enchanting cities. ๐Ÿ‡

๐ŸŒŸ ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡นโœˆ๏ธ

๐๐š๐จ๐›๐š๐› ๐’๐ฎ๐ข๐ญ๐ž๐ฌ - ๐Ž๐ง๐ž ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐ฆ๐ฒ ๐ซ๐ž๐œ๐จ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ž๐ง๐๐ž๐ ๐ก๐จ๐ญ๐ž๐ฅ๐ฌA 15- to 20-minute stroll from Playa del Duque, this fairly intimate all-sui...
30/12/2024

๐๐š๐จ๐›๐š๐› ๐’๐ฎ๐ข๐ญ๐ž๐ฌ - ๐Ž๐ง๐ž ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐ฆ๐ฒ ๐ซ๐ž๐œ๐จ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ž๐ง๐๐ž๐ ๐ก๐จ๐ญ๐ž๐ฅ๐ฌ

A 15- to 20-minute stroll from Playa del Duque, this fairly intimate all-suite hotel has a hilltop setting that gives it a feeling of seclusion despite it being in one of the islandโ€™s most popular resort towns. ๐Ÿž๏ธ๐Ÿšถโ€โ™€๏ธ

Thereโ€™s a chic minimalism to the place, but itโ€™s also extremely family-friendly, with a kidsโ€™ club. ๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘งโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆ

Some of the suites have hot tubs and/or private pools; the largest have four bedrooms, making them ideal for families who donโ€™t want to stint on style and perfect for multigenerational holidays or get-togethers with other family or friends. ๐Ÿก๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿ‘ช

This a great place for some self care or a fitness break, with its own beach-club-style sports centre with yoga, Pilates, a state-of-the-art gym, paddle tennis courts, and a sandy volleyball and chill-out area. Or for cyclists โ€“ both those who bring their own bike and those who choose to rent โ€“ thereโ€™s a bicycle centre with a washing area, storage, tools, transfers and personalised GPS routes.

28/12/2024

๐ŸŒŸ An opportunity to join our team at The Brain Charity! ๐ŸŒŸ

Weโ€™re looking for a Freelance Personal Trainer to join us at the Neuro Gym in our Liverpool centre!

๐Ÿ‹๏ธโ€โ™€๏ธ The Neuro Gym is a unique and inclusive space with both mainstream and specialist accessible equipment, supporting people with neurological conditions to stay active and healthyโ€”for free!

๐Ÿ’– This is an incredible opportunity to make a real difference in peopleโ€™s lives, helping improve their physical and mental wellbeing.

๐Ÿ“… Closing date: Friday, 3rd January 2025

If this sounds like youโ€”or someone you knowโ€”donโ€™t wait!
Spread the word or apply now. ๐ŸŒˆโœจ

๐Ÿ“ฉ More details and how to apply here: https://www.thebraincharity.org.uk/about-the-brain-charity/jobs/job-ad-freelance-personal-trainer

๐ŸŒŸ ๐“๐ก๐ž ๐”๐ฅ๐ญ๐ข๐ฆ๐š๐ญ๐ž ๐…๐š๐ฆ๐ข๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐“๐ก๐š๐ข๐ฅ๐š๐ง๐ ๐„๐ฑ๐ฉ๐ž๐ซ๐ข๐ž๐ง๐œ๐ž ๐ŸŒDiscover the vibrant city of Bangkok ๐Ÿ™๏ธStay on a cool river raft on the River...
28/12/2024

๐ŸŒŸ ๐“๐ก๐ž ๐”๐ฅ๐ญ๐ข๐ฆ๐š๐ญ๐ž ๐…๐š๐ฆ๐ข๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐“๐ก๐š๐ข๐ฅ๐š๐ง๐ ๐„๐ฑ๐ฉ๐ž๐ซ๐ข๐ž๐ง๐œ๐ž ๐ŸŒ

Discover the vibrant city of Bangkok ๐Ÿ™๏ธ

Stay on a cool river raft on the River Kwai ๐Ÿ›ถ

Get up close and personal with Asian elephants in an elephant sanctuary ๐Ÿ˜

Take a long tail boat cruise & explore waterfalls and lava cave ๐Ÿšค๐ŸŒŠ

Relax at the end of your holiday on the white sand beaches of Koh Kood ๐Ÿ๏ธ

๐Ÿš Private Airport transfers and all transport between locations on the tour.

๐Ÿฅณ 11 nights accommodation

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ English speaking guides on all activities

๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ All entrance tickets & permits

Longtail boat cruise in Bangkok through the klongs ๐Ÿšค

Visit the Thailandโ€“Burma Railway Centre ๐Ÿš‚

Walk the Bridge over the River Kwai ๐ŸŒ‰

Trek along the Hellfire Pass walking trails ๐Ÿ‘ฃ

Long tail boat cruise to Sai Yok Yai waterfall and the Lava Cave โ›ต๏ธ

Ride the death railway in Kanchanaburi ๐Ÿšž

Visit Erawan National Park incl 7-tiered Erawan Falls ๐ŸŒณ

Visit an elephant sanctuary ๐Ÿ˜

25/12/2024

๐’๐œ๐ž๐ง๐ข๐œ ๐’๐จ๐ฎ๐ญ๐ก ๐–๐ž๐ฌ๐ญ ๐€๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐š๐ฅ๐ข๐š

๐Ÿš—๐Ÿ‡ Embark on a captivating Southwest Australia road trip!

๐ŸŒŸ Discover hidden coastal coves, majestic karri trees, and the authentic Australian outback on this spectacular journey. ๐ŸŒณ

๐ŸŒŠ Explore the renowned Margaret River Region, savouring exceptional wines, and continue to Esperance for more coastal delights. ๐Ÿท

๐Ÿ–๏ธ This adventure promises a perfect blend of nature's wonders and unforgettable experiences in the heart of Southwest Australia. ๐ŸŒฟ

โœจ ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ๐ŸŒ

๐ƒ๐จ๐ฆ๐ž๐ฌ ๐€๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ฌ ๐„๐ฅ๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐๐š - ๐Ž๐ง๐ž ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐ฆ๐ฒ ๐ซ๐ž๐œ๐จ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ž๐ง๐๐ž๐ ๐ก๐จ๐ญ๐ž๐ฅ๐ฌDomes Aulus Elounda is a cosseting adult-only retreat with โ€˜nestsโ€™ and...
23/12/2024

๐ƒ๐จ๐ฆ๐ž๐ฌ ๐€๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ฌ ๐„๐ฅ๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐๐š - ๐Ž๐ง๐ž ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐ฆ๐ฒ ๐ซ๐ž๐œ๐จ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ž๐ง๐๐ž๐ ๐ก๐จ๐ญ๐ž๐ฅ๐ฌ

Domes Aulus Elounda is a cosseting adult-only retreat with โ€˜nestsโ€™ and open-plan suites all with outdoor whirlpool bath or shared infinity pools. Some are in secluded parts of the lovely grounds, which are threaded by pretty flower-lined alleys that converge in the sociable open-air Marketplace with its food and drink stalls.

With glorious views of Mirabello Gulf and atmospheric Spinalonga Islet and a private beach, the resort has been thoughtfully designed to blend in with its gorgeous natural surroundings, using local stone, natural paints and elements such as reed canopies as shade.

Two outdoor pools, an awarding spa, four restaurants and three bars complete the picture, and thereโ€™s an exclusive VIP Cool Living section for an extra touch of luxury that goes beyond the standard all-inclusive package. This includes access to a private rooftop pool deck with a restaurant, gourmet street food from the deli trucks, an exclusive discount at the four haute cuisine restaurants of the iconic sister resort, Domes of Elounda, and a museum pass (with transfers).

๐ŸŒŒ Northern Lights Escape ๐ŸŒŒ๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ ๐šƒ๐š›๐šŠ๐šŸ๐šŽ๐š• ๐š๐š˜ ๐™ธ๐šŒ๐šŽ๐š•๐šŠ๐š—๐š ๐šŠ๐š—๐š ๐šŽ๐šก๐š™๐šŽ๐š›๐š’๐šŽ๐š—๐šŒ๐šŽ ๐š’๐š๐šœ ๐šŠ๐šœ๐š๐š˜๐šž๐š—๐š๐š’๐š—๐š ๐š—๐šŠ๐š๐šž๐š›๐šŠ๐š• ๐š๐šŽ๐šŠ๐š๐šž๐š›๐šŽ๐šœ ๐ŸŒ‹Gurgling hot springs, maj...
21/12/2024

๐ŸŒŒ Northern Lights Escape ๐ŸŒŒ

๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ ๐šƒ๐š›๐šŠ๐šŸ๐šŽ๐š• ๐š๐š˜ ๐™ธ๐šŒ๐šŽ๐š•๐šŠ๐š—๐š ๐šŠ๐š—๐š ๐šŽ๐šก๐š™๐šŽ๐š›๐š’๐šŽ๐š—๐šŒ๐šŽ ๐š’๐š๐šœ ๐šŠ๐šœ๐š๐š˜๐šž๐š—๐š๐š’๐š—๐š ๐š—๐šŠ๐š๐šž๐š›๐šŠ๐š• ๐š๐šŽ๐šŠ๐š๐šž๐š›๐šŽ๐šœ ๐ŸŒ‹

Gurgling hot springs, majestic waterfalls, ๐ŸŒŠ volcanoes alive and extinct ๐ŸŒ‹, Europeโ€™s biggest glacier โ€“ Iceland, where adventures a la naturale await. Discover the raw natural beauty of this spectacular Nordic wonderland on a 6-day trip that will have you stalking close to epic glacial sheaths, feeling the icy spray of the Gullfoss waterfall ๐Ÿ’ฆ and becoming acquainted with the culture and cuisine of an Arctic island outpost unlike any other.

What's Included? ๐Ÿ“‹

๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Meals: 5 breakfasts

๐ŸšŒ Transport: Private minibus with free Wi-Fi

๐Ÿจ Accommodation: Guesthouse (3 nights), Hotel (2 nights)

Included Activities:

On this trip, we are traveling in our own private minibus as this allows us to reach some more off the beaten path destinations and gives us flexibility which would not be possible by public transport. And on top of that, all our vehicles in Iceland have complimentary Wi-Fi. ๐Ÿ“ถ

There's a lot more to Iceland than ice and vikings. Follow the scenic 'Golden Circle' ๐Ÿ”„, visiting geothermal springs and geysers, the mighty waterfall of Gullfoss and the site of the nation's first parliament at Thingvellir ๐Ÿž๏ธ

Drive along the islandโ€™s spectacular South Shore past the Reynisdrangar Rocks and volcanic black sand beaches ๐Ÿ–๏ธ

Head to Skaftafell National Park and get adventurous with a hike to Vatnajokull, Europe's largest glacier ๐Ÿ”๏ธ

The aurora borealis is the best light show on Earth, and this trip is your ticket. Stay up late to see the northern sky dance with green light (subject to weather conditions and activity) ๐ŸŒ 

18/12/2024

๐ƒ๐ข๐ฌ๐œ๐จ๐ฏ๐ž๐ซ ๐’๐ซ๐ข ๐‹๐š๐ง๐ค๐š ๐ข๐ง ๐–๐ข๐ง๐ญ๐ž๐ซ

๐ŸŒ„ Day 1-3: Sigiriya ๐Ÿฐ
Embark on an adventure to the majestic Sigiriya Rock Fortress! ๐Ÿ—ฟ Then, buckle up for an exciting Jeep Safari at Minneriya National Park! ๐Ÿš™๐Ÿ˜

๐ŸŒณ Day 3-5: Gal Oya ๐Ÿšค
Explore the wilderness with a thrilling Boat Safari, enjoy a peaceful Bird Walk, and dive into the mysteries of the jungle with a Jungle Night Walk! ๐Ÿฆœ๐ŸŒŒ

๐ŸŒฟ Day 5-7: Ella ๐Ÿƒ
Discover the secrets of tea at Halpewatta Tea Factory, roam around the charming town on a Small City Tour, feel the adrenaline rush on a Swing Ride, and catch the breathtaking sunset at Little Adamโ€™s Peak! ๐ŸŒ…

๐Ÿณ Day 7-10: Bentota ๐Ÿข
Witness the giants of the ocean with Whale Watching in Mirissa, step back in time at Galle Dutch Fort, marvel at the adorable turtles at Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery, and explore the serene Balapitiya Mangrove River on a Safari! ๐Ÿšค๐Ÿ‹

๐Ÿ™๏ธ Day 10-11: Colombo ๐ŸŒ‡
Wrap up your journey with a leisurely day exploring the vibrant streets of Colombo! ๐Ÿ›๏ธ๐ŸŒด

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๐Ž๐ง๐ž ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐ฆ๐ฒ ๐ซ๐ž๐œ๐จ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ž๐ง๐๐ž๐ ๐ก๐จ๐ญ๐ž๐ฅ๐ฌ - ๐Œ๐š๐ซ๐›๐ž๐ฅ๐ฅ๐š ๐๐ข๐๐จLuxuriate in a fabulous beach location, while enjoying all your creature com...
16/12/2024

๐Ž๐ง๐ž ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐ฆ๐ฒ ๐ซ๐ž๐œ๐จ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ž๐ง๐๐ž๐ ๐ก๐จ๐ญ๐ž๐ฅ๐ฌ - ๐Œ๐š๐ซ๐›๐ž๐ฅ๐ฅ๐š ๐๐ข๐๐จ

Luxuriate in a fabulous beach location, while enjoying all your creature comforts, when staying at the adults only Marbella Nido Suite Hotel & Villas in Agios Ioannis Peristeron, Corfu. Nido is an old world term meaning โ€˜nest,โ€™ describing how staying at this unique resort is a warm, cosy experience.

Relax in bright rooms with modern furnishings, while enjoying amenities which help you leave your cares behind, such as a refreshing 250 sq. m. pool and a spa where you can unwind.

This is a quiet space just for adults, and itโ€™s an ideal couplesโ€™ hotel, with all rooms housing up to two guests apiece and a classic Greek shingle beach โ€“ perfect for a stroll, nearby. The resortโ€™s restaurants provide whatever dining experience youโ€™re looking for, whether itโ€™s a romantic gourmet meal, or to dine on delectable snacks by the pool.

The resortโ€™s sister hotel the Marbella Corfu Hotel, is nearby and you can dine in its restaurants as well, with everything from elegant Greek cuisine, to sumptuous Italian fare on offer.

๐ŸŒ Central and South Vietnam Adventure ๐ŸŒฟ7 nights | private tourโœจ Explore Hue by night on a guided motorbike tour ๐Ÿ๏ธStay i...
14/12/2024

๐ŸŒ Central and South Vietnam Adventure ๐ŸŒฟ

7 nights | private tour

โœจ Explore Hue by night on a guided motorbike tour ๐Ÿ๏ธ

Stay in boutique hotels, perfectly situated for getting out and exploring ๐Ÿจ

๐ŸŒ„ Traverse the spectacular Hai Van Pass in an open top war-era jeep ๐Ÿš™

๐Ÿค Get to know the locals as you eat with a local family in their home ๐Ÿฒ

โœˆ๏ธ Airport Transfers and all transport throughout ๐ŸšŒ

๐Ÿฅ 7 nights accommodation

๐Ÿฅ Daily breakfasts, 1x lunch, 2x dinners

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ English speaking local guides throughout

๐Ÿฏ Guided tour of the forbidden city, Hue

๐ŸŒ™ Evening passenger scooter ride of Hue by night ๐Ÿ›ต

๐Ÿ“œ War era jeep journey via the Hai Van Pass

๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Traditional meal hosted by a local in Hoi An

๐ŸŒŸ Guided tour of Hoi An off the beaten track

๐Ÿ™๏ธ Guided tour of Ho Chi Minh City

๐Ž๐ง๐ž ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐ฆ๐ฒ ๐ซ๐ž๐œ๐จ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ž๐ง๐๐ž๐ ๐ก๐จ๐ญ๐ž๐ฅ๐ฌ ๐ข๐ง ๐‚๐จ๐ซ๐Ÿ๐ฎ - ๐ƒ๐ซ๐ž๐š๐ฆ๐ฌ ๐‚๐จ๐ซ๐Ÿ๐ฎ ๐‘๐ž๐ฌ๐จ๐ซ๐ญ & ๐’๐ฉ๐šThe first of the family-friendly Dreams group to open i...
09/12/2024

๐Ž๐ง๐ž ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐ฆ๐ฒ ๐ซ๐ž๐œ๐จ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ž๐ง๐๐ž๐ ๐ก๐จ๐ญ๐ž๐ฅ๐ฌ ๐ข๐ง ๐‚๐จ๐ซ๐Ÿ๐ฎ - ๐ƒ๐ซ๐ž๐š๐ฆ๐ฌ ๐‚๐จ๐ซ๐Ÿ๐ฎ ๐‘๐ž๐ฌ๐จ๐ซ๐ญ & ๐’๐ฉ๐š

The first of the family-friendly Dreams group to open in Greece, Dreams Corfu Resort & Spa operates on the same basis as its sister hotels in Mexico and the Caribbean. Its Unlimited-Luxuryยฎ all-inclusive package includes reservation-free dining in five restaurants, unlimited top-shelf drinks and 24-hour room service. Accommodation is in spacious rooms and bungalows, and including upgraded Preferred Club rooms with spectacular views and added benefits.

The hotelโ€™s prime seafont location in Gouvia Bay, five minutes from the gorgeous fishing village of the same name, makes it ideal for water sports and boat trips, which operate from the private bathing platform. Thereโ€™s also a spectacular spa, three swimming pools, Explorerโ€™s and Core Zone clubs for kids and teens respectively, and sporting facilities galore.

Local attractions within easy reach of the property including the UNESCO World Heritage listed Crete Old Town with its medieval Palaio Frourio and old Venetian fortress, and the island also has amazing hiking trails.

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