Following on from our last post featuring a selection of Helen's photos of her time in India, part two focuses on fellow Senior Travel Consultant Katie who joined her on the inspection trip.
From sunrise at the Taj Mahal, a dawn rickshaw ride, the temples of Bateshwar and stumbling upon the colourful Gangaur festivities in Jaipur, here are some of her highlights for you to enjoy!
With a host of new ideas and full of enthusiasm and inspiration, why not speak to Katie or Helen about planning your next holiday to India?
https://www.pettitts.co.uk/contact-us
Senior Travel Consultants Helen Howard and Katie Hanes have recently returned from an inspection trip to India. Starting in Mumbai and travelling throughout Rajasthan and parts of Uttar Pradesh before meeting our Delhi-based team in India's capital, they had a fantastic time and have come back full of enthusiasm and new ideas.
We hope you enjoy Helen's highlights of her time in India - part two featuring Katie's highlights to follow!
If you would like to speak to Helen or Katie about visiting India they will be delighted to speak with you and feel free to make an appointment at a time convenient to you - whether in person, by phone or virtually.
https://www.pettitts.co.uk/contact-us
Our wonderful clients recently returned from their South African adventure, where they had a fabulous time, here is what they had to say...
If you'd like to speak to one of our travel experts about wildlife and safaris, the Garden Route with wine tours, the penguins and Cape Town, Victoria Falls or any other South African experience you might be interested in, we would love to help you create the trip of a lifetime!
https://www.pettitts.co.uk/destinations/south-africa-holidays
One of the joys of the Indian subcontinent is the wealth and diversity of the region’s festivals and celebrations. National or regional, introspective or boisterous, the chance to join in festivities can be a colourful addition to your holiday.
From Diwali to Nagaland’s #hornbillfestival. Kandy’s famous #esalaperahera to #thimphutshechu in Bhutan or the little-known Bateshwar Fair in Uttar Pradesh, speak to one of our travel specialists who will be delighted to offer their guidance and design travel plans unique to you.
For more information and to speak to a Pettitts Travel Expert visit us https://www.pettitts.co.uk/destinations/india-holidays
Discover extraordinary landscapes, and let Pettitts Travel guide you to some lesser-known wonders of the world.
From wind-sculpted rock formations in Cederberg Mountains, ethereal thermal pools in Pamukkale, mysterious forests at Arashiyama, and dramatic mountain landscapes, terrains formed by human intervention in Hoang Su Phi and remote riverine environments in Sunwapta Valley.
There is a whole world of incredible landscapes for you to include in your next adventure.
For ideas, inspiration and experience, speak to one of our insightful travel specialists who will be delighted to plan your original holiday.
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Visit the iconic Arena di Verona for a magical evening of world-class opera.
Celebrating over 100 years since the debut performance of Aida in Verona, you can witness the spectacle in August or September 2024 with prices starting from £880pp.
To book your opera trip, speak to one of our travel experts. https://www.pettitts.co.uk/opera-holidays/verona-italy
For a more relaxed visit, extend your stay to stunning Lake Garda, visit the floating city of Venice or sophisticated Milan, Verona is so much more than an opera holiday!
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Located off the south-eastern tip of India, this teardrop island has long enthralled travellers, traders and explorers alike.
Surrounded by the warm waters of the Indian Ocean, stippled with ancient Buddhist sites, carpeted in lush jungle it is also a haven for extraordinary animal and birdlife.
If you would like to explore our Sri Lanka holidays one of our travel specialists will be delighted to help.
https://www.pettitts.co.uk/destinations/sri-lanka-holidays
Discover ‘The Greatest City on Earth’ as voted by the Telegraph Travel Awards 🏆
Experience a totally unique city, nestled between the Atlantic and Table Mountain.
Cape Town is buzzing with life, wildlife and stunning scenery, not to mention award-winning food and wine!
For more information on our South African itineraries visit us: https://www.pettitts.co.uk/destinations/south-africa-holidays
Bespoke Opera Breaks with Pettitts Travel
Where can Pettitts Travel take you on your bespoke opera break?
Choose your favourite Opera: Carmen | La Boheme | The Barber of Seville | La Traviata | Tosca
Select you location: Verona | Vienna | Venice | Milan | Berlin | Prague | Barcelona | Paris
and let one of our travel experts take care of the rest.
For our full location and performance list visit us here
https://www.pettitts.co.uk/opera-holidays
Pettitts Travel at Pub in the Park, Tunbridge Wells
Two weeks today and we'll be ready to welcome you to our stand at Tom Kerridge presents Pub in the Park in Tunbridge Wells!
There is still time to enter our competition to WIN a pair of tickets to the afternoon session on Saturday 13 July!
For your chance to win simply comment below telling us:
Where you are planning to head to for your next holiday?
Don't forget to tag your friends and family members who would like to enter and remember to follow our page to ensure you don't miss out on our winners announcement!
The lucky winners will be drawn at random on Friday 5 July!
#BringYourDogToWorkDay
#BringYourDogToWorkDay... That's all very well but if you're not going to let me hide my ball in your handbag for a game of hide and seek then is there really any point?
Route 66
Experience authentic America as you travel along Route 66, through the beating heart of the country, from Chicago to Los Angeles. Enjoy a night at the rodeo, stay in a fantastic wigwam style motel and visit an all-American diner 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 https://bit.ly/2tHUGql
As today is World Elephant Day we thought it was a perfect opportunity to share this amazing video our Travel Consultant, Hannah, took earlier this year on her safari educational trip 🐘🐘🐘
India is a remarkable country that offers something for everyone, from learning about camel milk to experiencing authentic Indian cuisine in your own cooking class, to visiting the magnificent Taj Mahal. View some of our suggested itineraries via our website https://bit.ly/2IVDa7V
Have you ever dreamt of searching for tiger in central India or maybe whale watching off the Patagonian coast? Our wildlife tours offer something for everyone. View some of our suggested itineraries via our website https://bit.ly/2nnOYHd
Pub In The Park Tunbridge Wells
We are very excited to be showcasing our tailor-made holidays at Tom Kerridge presents Pub in the Park in Tunbridge Wells on the 6th, 7th and 8th of July at Dunorlan Park. Hear Tom Kerridge reveal what else to expect in the video below and don't forget to purchase your tickets at https://www.pubintheparkuk.com/tunbridge-wells
Every evening before sunset the Wagah border ceremony takes place. The ceremony starts with a blustering parade by the soldiers from both sides (Pakistan & India) and ends with the perfectly coordinated lowering of the two nations' flags.
David Pettitt recently visited the Golden Temple in Amritsar where he captured this fantastic video of volunteers washing up in the community kitchen (Guru Ka Langar), where up to 50,000 free hot meals are provided to visitors each day!