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Uncover beauty and spot gorillas, monkeys and large game in Rwanda and Uganda.Rwanda and Uganda are often-overlooked tra...
08/02/2025

Uncover beauty and spot gorillas, monkeys and large game in Rwanda and Uganda.

Rwanda and Uganda are often-overlooked travel destinations โ€“ but as an intrepid traveller, you wonโ€™t want to miss this nine-day journey through their wild landscapes, rich in history and wildlife. Learn about the devastating events that took place in Rwanda, a beautiful country that's continuously striving to move forward. Combine this with the incredible scenery and diverse animal life of Uganda and an unforgettable adventure searching for mountain gorillas, and youโ€™ll experience the full spectrum of emotions and physical challenges.

05/02/2025

๐Ž๐ฏ๐ž๐ซ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐‘๐š๐ข๐ง๐›๐จ๐ฐ- ๐๐ฎ๐ž๐ง๐จ๐ฌ ๐€๐ข๐ซ๐ž๐ฌ ๐ญ๐จ ๐‘๐ข๐จ

This Journey is full of highlights, Buenos Aires staying in the trendy Palermo neighbourhood is the perfect place to start this Latin American adventure.
Must see's in this vibrant city include Boca where the famous football stadium is surrounded by bright buildings and street Tango shows.

Fly to Puerto Iguazu, the Argentinian side of the Falls. Walking through Iguazu National Park there are stunning viewpoints and customers can also take to the water in a Macuco Safari boat tour for a bit more a thrill.

Next, fly on to Rio De Janeiro where you will be staying on Copacabana beach. Here you can relax, explore or dance the night away. Rio is a party city famous for the annual Carnival in February. Here we exchanged the sultry tango for the lively Samba!

๐†๐ซ๐š๐ง ๐‡๐จ๐ญ๐ž๐ฅ ๐๐š๐ก๐ข๐š ๐๐ž๐ฅ ๐ƒ๐ฎ๐ช๐ฎ๐ž - 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ž๐ง๐ž๐ซ๐ข๐Ÿ๐ž The resort that set the standards for luxury in Te...
03/02/2025

๐†๐ซ๐š๐ง ๐‡๐จ๐ญ๐ž๐ฅ ๐๐š๐ก๐ข๐š ๐๐ž๐ฅ ๐ƒ๐ฎ๐ช๐ฎ๐ž - 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ž๐ง๐ž๐ซ๐ข๐Ÿ๐ž

The resort that set the standards for luxury in Tenerife, this truly exceptional property combines full-on luxury with local charm โ€“ itโ€™s the kind of place where youโ€™re welcomed by bell boys in island costume.

Designed to resemble a Spanish colonial village, it brings together Michelin-starred dining, a vast spa with an outdoor thalassotherapy circuit, five outdoor pools, a kidsโ€™ club and teen lounge, and even its very observatory, for an experience youโ€™ll never forget.

Nestled in low-rise buildings within tropical and sub-tropical lush with palms, dragon trees, Indian laurels, flame trees, jacarandas, fruit trees and cacti, the rooms and suites here are classically elegant; most come with glorious Atlantic Ocean views.

Some are in the Casas Ducales quarter, where suites come with access to an exclusive breakfast lounge and butler service. There are also The Villas with their own gardens and pools, along with access to a tea and reading room and a spectacular pool, plus other benefits including the option of a private chef and floating brunches.

๐ŸŒŸ Villa Kiyi (Kalkan, Turkey) ๐ŸŒŸ If youโ€™re looking for a genuine WOW-house, look no further: magnificent Villa Kiyi bring...
01/02/2025

๐ŸŒŸ Villa Kiyi (Kalkan, Turkey) ๐ŸŒŸ If youโ€™re looking for a genuine WOW-house, look no further: magnificent Villa Kiyi brings you two pools ๐ŸŠโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐ŸŠโ€โ™€๏ธ, four bedrooms ๐Ÿ›Œ, breath-taking, all-around views ๐ŸŒ… and an unbeatable location ๐Ÿ“.

โœจ Finest position in Kalkan โœจ

Mesmerising sea ๐ŸŒŠ and Old Town views ๐Ÿ˜๏ธ

Tastefully furnished ๐Ÿ–ผ๏ธ

2 private pools ๐Ÿ’ฆ

Guest cottage with beautiful gardens ๐ŸŒฟ

Short walk to Kalkan ๐Ÿž๏ธ

29/01/2025

๐“๐ก๐ž ๐๐ž๐ฌ๐ญ ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐’๐จ๐ฎ๐ญ๐ก๐ž๐ซ๐ง ๐‚๐š๐ฅ๐ข๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ๐ง๐ข๐š

๐ŸŒด This luxury Southern California fly-drive is perfect for sun worshippers, festival goers, and beach dwellers. Starting in Palm Springs, customers will be stunned by the dramatic scenery around the resort. They can relax in the Spa, play golf, or explore the area. In April, the famous Coachella music festival takes place nearby.

๐ŸŽถ Next stop, glamorous Beverly Hills, from where they can enjoy all the fun of LA and Santa Monica and feel like a movie star.

๐Ÿ–๏ธ Further down the coast, they visit Laguna Beach, famous for almost 8 miles of beautiful coastline and affluent residents. Art galleries abound, and customers can enjoy a multitude of water sports and fine dining.

๐ŸŒ… The final sun-drenched stop is La Jolla where customers can gaze at sweeping ocean views. Posh boutiques and waterfront restaurants dot walkable La Jolla Village. Torrey Pines offers a world-class resort experience and golf course.

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Š๐จ๐ง๐ญ๐จ๐ค๐š๐ฅ๐ข ๐๐š๐ฒ ๐‘๐ž๐ฌ๐จ๐ซ๐ญ & ๐’๐ฉ๐š The Kontokali Bay Resort & Spa is set In lush gardens of pine,...
27/01/2025

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Š๐จ๐ง๐ญ๐จ๐ค๐š๐ฅ๐ข ๐๐š๐ฒ ๐‘๐ž๐ฌ๐จ๐ซ๐ญ & ๐’๐ฉ๐š

The Kontokali Bay Resort & Spa is set In lush gardens of pine, olive and cypress trees overlooking the Blue Flag sandy beach of the same name, this sleek contemporary option has a flexible range of accommodation to suit all kinds of holidaymaker, including rooms and suites with private plunge pools. Some are bungalow-style and dotted throughout the grounds.

Thereโ€™s dining here for all tastes and moods, from traditional Greek including gyros and meze to Mediterranean fine dining, plus two sociable bars โ€“ one with an expertly curated gin trolley and one with live music. The beautifully scented, award-winning spa is extensive, with a heated swimming pool, a heated treatment pool and a wide array of therapies including rassoul mud treatments.

Activities range from water sports, tennis, yoga and Pilates to Greek cooking classes, and youโ€™re also just a short hop from a golf course and riding stables. There are free daily shuttles to the UNESCO World Heritage listed sights of Corfu Town. If youโ€™re travelling with kids, they can enjoy use of a lively kidsโ€™ club in which to have fun and make new friends.

๐ŸŒŸ NEW FOR 2025! ๐ŸŒŸ๐Ÿก Villa Lefki, Lefkada: The perfect summer retreat, just a short walk from Kaminia beach and the sea. ๐ŸŒŠ...
25/01/2025

๐ŸŒŸ NEW FOR 2025! ๐ŸŒŸ

๐Ÿก Villa Lefki, Lefkada: The perfect summer retreat, just a short walk from Kaminia beach and the sea. ๐ŸŒŠ

โœจ Beautiful home from home

๐Ÿ’™ Outstanding sea views

๐Ÿ  Charming interiors

๐ŸŒฟ Private setting

๐Ÿšถโ€โ™€๏ธ Short walk to beach

๐Ÿ“ Close to Agios Nikitas and Lefkada Town

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˜

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