Yvonne Barker - Not Just Travel

07/11/2024

It’s time to plan that winter escape! Here are some top destinations less than a six-hour flight from the UK that’ll have you ditching the thermals and donning your shades in no time.

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If you’re like me, the novelty of log fires and bundling up in woolly jumpers soon wears off. The UK winters seem to drag on SO long.

05/11/2024

🎄✨ Christmas Market Getaways! ✨🎁

Christmas will soon be here and there is no better way to get in the festive mood than a weekend away visiting a Christmas market. Think twinkling lights, warm mulled wine, charming stalls with unique local crafts and plenty of Christmas cheer – all waiting for you in Europe’s most enchanting winter destinations! 🎅❄️

Book now and experience:

✨ Traditional Christmas markets in beautiful cities like Vienna, Munich, and Prague
✨ Cozy evenings with seasonal treats like roasted chestnuts, gingerbread, and local delicacies
✨ Beautiful handcrafted gifts and decorations to bring home
✨ Festive tours, winter scenery, and plenty of holiday cheer!

This is your chance to immerse yourself in the holiday spirit and bring some of that magic home. All you have to do is pack your warmest scarf and gloves!

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The twinkling of thousands of lights; the smell of cinnamon wafting in the air; the sound of Christmas carols and the hubbub of cheerful crowds as they browse wooden stalls festooned with colourful trinkets and stocking fillers – nothing gets you into the festive spirit quite like a Christmas mark...

04/11/2024

🇫🇷✨ HIT THE SLOPES IN AVORIAZ ✨🇫🇷

📆 18th January 2025
🌙 7 nights
💸 From £1,099 per person ‼️💥

Price Includes
✈️ Return flights London Gatwick to Geneva, with 23kg luggage per person
🚌 Return transfers
🛏 Atria Crozats Apartments, Avoriaz (Sleeps 4)
🍴 Self catering

⛷ Add lift pass, ski and boot hire - £559pp ‼️

❌ Full payment required ❌

BOOK NOW!

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Price based on four people sharing, subject to availability and price change, T&Cs apply

03/11/2024

Imagine swapping the long, dreary winter here in the UK for a summer somewhere far away.

While we’re bundled up beside log fires and closing the curtains at four in the afternoon, other parts of the world are basking in balmy temperatures and endless outdoor adventures.

Winter is the perfect opportunity to have a bucket-list escape, and going long-haul lets you truly leave the British winter behind.

Here are some incredible destinations where you’ll find both winter sun and inspiring experiences that go far beyond the beach.😎

And if you don’t fancy long haul look out for my top winter short haul suggestions coming soon!

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While we’re bundled up beside log fires and closing the curtains at four in the afternoon, other parts of the world are basking in balmy temperatures and endless outdoor adventures.

02/11/2024

☀️ Sail away this winter to the Southern Caribbean 🏝️🛳️

Set sail on an unforgettable 14-night Caribbean adventure this February! Escape the winter chill and dive into the warmth and beauty of the Caribbean, all from the luxurious comforts of the MSC Virtuosa.

📌 Itinerary
Barbados – St Vincent – Grenada – Martinique – Guadeloupe – St Maarten – Tortola – Antigua – St Kitts and St Lucia

🌙 14 nights
📆 4th February 2025
✨ From £1,748pp

🤩 Chase the Winter sun to the Caribbean
🤩 Includes tips and gratuities
🤩 Upgrade to Easy Drinks All-Inclusive Package from £290pp

📌What’s Included
Return flights from London Heathrow
Interior Bella Cabin (other cabins available with a supplement)
Tips & gratuities
Full Board
Activities & entertainment as stated
Overseas transfers
Hold baggage

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Price based on two people sharing, subject to availability and price change, T&Cs apply

29/10/2024

🇧🇷✨ RIO DE JANEIRO JUNE 2025 ✨🇧🇷
𝙒𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙀𝙭𝙘𝙪𝙧𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 🔥

Discover the vibrant city of Rio de Janeiro - enjoy iconic beaches like Copacabana, explore stunning views from Christ the Redeemer, and experience the lively culture that fills every street. From breathtaking hikes to world-famous samba rhythms, Rio offers an unforgettable mix of adventure and relaxation!

June is ideal for sightseeing, outdoor activities and enjoying the beaches with a more relaxed atmosphere and fewer tourists. Temperatures typically range from 18-25°C, there are only occasional rain showers and humidity is lower compared to the summer months, so its a great time to visit.

📆 8th June 2025 (check-in 9th Jun)
🌙 7 nights

✈️ Flying from...
💸 London Heathrow - £1869pp ‼️
💸 Manchester - £1869pp ‼️

Price includes:
✈️ Return flights from selected airport, with luggage
🛏 Hilton Rio de Janeiro Copacabana (standard city view 1 king bed)
🍴 Bed and breakfast
🚌 Full Day: Christ Redeemer, Sugarloaf, City Tour & Barbecue Lunch
🌅 Sunset Sailing Tour in Rio de Janeiro
🗺 Santa Teresa, Lapa, and Cinelândia with Tram Ride and Selarón Steps

✨ Deposit only £115 per person ✨

BOOK NOW!

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Price based on two people sharing, subject to availability and price change, T&Cs apply

27/10/2024

🇺🇸✨ LOS ANGELES 🤝 LAS VEGAS ✨🇺🇸

Enjoy the fun and bright lights of two iconic destinations.

📆 1st March 2025
🌙 8 nights
👀 From £1,269 per person ‼️💥

✈️ Flying from...
💸 London Heathrow - £1,269pp ‼️
💸 Manchester - £1,379pp ‼️

Price Includes
✈️ Return flights, with luggage ,from selected airport
🛏 LosAngeles x 4 nights - The Biltmore Los Angeles
🛩 Flight Los Angeles to Las Vegas
🛏 LasVegas x 4 nights - Excalibur Hotel & Casino
🍴 Room only

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Price based on two people sharing, subject to availability and price change, T&Cs apply

26/10/2024

Cambodia Traveller🛕🛺💛

9 Day Small Group Tour, with Intrepid

Journey through three of South East Asia’s most contrasting countries on an adventure that draws you away from the crowds and into the heart and soul of this captivating region, and its equally enchanting people.

Touchdown in Vietnam amid the chaotic streets of Ho Chi Minh City, travel through Cambodia and arrive in Thailand's vivacious capital, Bangkok. Visit the ancient temples of Angkor Wat in Siem Reap, learn the secrets behind Khmer cuisine in Battambang and reflect on Cambodia's tragic history at the sobering sites of Phnom Penh.

📆 Advertised Date: 5th - 14th April 2025 (More dates available)

Why you’ll love this trip:

🇰🇭 Watch the sun rising over Angkor Wat as it did over 800 years ago with your leader. Wander through the amazing ancient temples on a guided tour and with a three-day Angkor pass to cover your whole time in Siem Reap, you can explore this incredible temple complex as much and as often as you like.

🚲 Discover the countryside around Battambang on a bike ride around rural farms to meet with local producers, through an Intrepid partner and social enterprise that supports the local communities and provides training opportunities.

🚤 Experience life on water on a boat tour visiting the floating villages on Tonle Sap Lake and understand the deep bond between the lake and the local communities.

What's Included?

🍜 Meals: 8 breakfasts

🚌 Transport: Private Minibus, Public Bus, Bicycle, Boat

🏨 Accommodation: Hotel (8 nights)

With Flights From Only:

✈ London Heathrow £1,979pp
✈ Manchester £2,219pp
✈ Newcastle £2,179pp

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Price based on two people sharing, subject to availability and price change, T&Cs apply

16/10/2024

EXCITING SNOWMOBILE VOYAGER TOUR

The Snowmobile Voyager holiday allow you to experience True Lapland via the thrill of a snowmobile. Zip along frozen rivers, weave across the Arctic tundra, and delve into the pristine snow scenes that stretch to the horizon. If you are lucky you may also see the Northern Lights is all their glory far away from any light pollution!

Having personally done this adventure last year I can highly recommend this trip, the scenery was stunning, the snow waist deep, snowmobiling across a frozen lake was incredible and it was great fun!

WHAT'S INCLUDED:
✦ Return Flights, with luggage
✦ Resort Transfers
✦ Full Board Accommodation (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
✦ 3 Borders Snowmobile Safari
✦ Northern Lights Snowmobile Safari
✦ Sámi Reindeer Experience
✦ Arctic Ice Fishing by Snowmobile (4-night durations only, or add as an extra excursion on 3-night durations for just £120pp)
✦ Loan of Thermal Suits & Boots

✈️ London Gatwick departing January 29th 2025, 3 nights, from £1,254 per person, or February 1st 2025, 4 nights, from £1,409pp

Other dates available from regional airports available including Birmingham, Leeds Bradford, Norwich, Liverpool, Edinburgh and Belfast.

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Price based on two people sharing, subject to availability and price change, T&Cs apply

13/10/2024

📢 Luxury & Grizzly in the Canadian Rockies ⛰️🚂🐻
🗓️ 29th April 2025 - 13 nights

🤩 Bear viewing trips included
🤩 2 days onboard the iconic Rocky Mountaineer in GoldLeaf class
🤩 Stay at Great Bear Lodge (as seen on BBC’s Secrets of our Living Planet)

What’s Included:
✈️ International flights, with luggae
🚗 Transfers
🏨 9 nights hotel accommodation
🧊 Banff to Jasper tour including Ice Explorer & Glacier Skywalk
🚂 2 days onboard Rocky Mountaineer from Jasper to Vancouver in GoldLeaf service, with breakfast and lunch
✈️ Return scheduled flights from Vancouver to Port Hardy
✈️ Return floatplanes from Port Hardy to Great Bear Lodge
🏩 4 nights full board Great Bear Lodge package, inclusive of a post night in Port Hardy
🐻 Bear viewing trips, with expert guides
From £7,929pp

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Price based on two people sharing, subject to availability and price change, T&Cs apply

12/10/2024

Take a winter break to Gran Canaria! ☀🧡

Get ready to fall in love with the sun-soaked shores of Gran Canaria. Explore the island’s beautiful beaches where the golden sand perfectly complements the infamous Maspalomas sand dunes in the south of the island. Here, you can discover superb resorts like Meloneras, Amadores and Anfi, as well as Mogan Playa, which is known as a little Venice.

Mirador Maspalomas by Dunas- 7nts- 3*-AI
✈LGW - 21st Nov ‘24- from £694pp
✈MAN - 14th Dec ’24- from £642pp
✈BRS - 3rd Dec ‘24- from £636pp

Gloria Palace San Agustin Thalasso & Hotel-7nts-4*-BB
✈ LGW - 19th Nov ‘24- from £613pp
✈ BRS - 19th Nov ‘24- from £614pp
✈ MAN- 10th Dec ‘24- from £526pp

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Price based on two people sharing, subject to availability and price change, T&Cs apply

07/10/2024

🇨🇳 Amazing 16-day China Tour, from £2,915pp!

Steeped in ancient history and brimming with world-renowned sights, journey across one of the world's largest and most interesting countries as you uncover the Wonders of China ⛵🐼🛕

🧭 Wonders of China - 16 day Escorted Tour
✈️ 11th February 2025 & 10th February 2026
📍Shanghai - Yangtze River - Chengdu - Xi’an - Beijing
📆 Other tour dates available throughout 2025 & 2026

Includes:
⭐️ City tours of Shanghai, Xi’an and Beijing
⭐️ Embark on a four-night Yangtze River cruise and sail past the stunning Three Gorges
⭐️ Encounter China’s giant pandas with a visit to the Chengdu Panda Breeding Centre
⭐️ Enjoy a boat trip to the world’s largest stone-carved Buddhist statue in Leshan
⭐️ Uncover the 8,000 Terracotta Warriors buried beneath Xi’an
⭐️ Stroll along the Great Wall of China and visit the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square and Summer Palace
⭐️ Enjoy a fantastic Chinese acrobatic performance and Tang Dynasty show

Price includes:
✈️ Return flights and all internal travel
🏨 4 ⭐️ accommodation
🍴 41 meals
📷 12 excursions
🙋Expert local tour guide
👟 Intermediate pace
🧍 Limited rooms still available with No Single Supplement, once sold a supplement starts from just £639pp
🚗 Private Touring option from an extra £81pp daily
🛫 Flying from selected UK airports
✈️ London Heathrow from £2,915pp
✈️ Manchester from £3,109pp

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Price based on two people sharing, subject to availability and price change, T&Cs apply

06/10/2024

☀🌴 Virgin Voyages - 6 Night Western Caribbean Charm plus 2 nights in Miami, including FREE $100 bar tab! 🌊🚢

⚓ Miami, Florida • Roatan • Costa Maya • Beach Club at Bimini • Miami, Florida

Escape the winter and enjoy the warmth of the Caribbean and its beuatiful beaches on a fabulous ADULT ONLY luxury cruise on Virgion Voyages Scarlet Lady.

📅 28th February 2025
🕚 8 nights

ALL INCLUDED (worth over $1000):
🍕Dining at 20+ unique eateries
🥤Essential Drinks
📶 Unlimited WiFi
🏋️‍♂️ Unlimited group workouts
💵 Tips

PLUS:
🛏 Sea Terrace Cabin with Balcony
✈ Return flights from the UK, with luggage (regional airport supplements may apply)
💷 70% off second sailor plus up to $300 in drinks

💵 Deposit from: £175pp
💵 Package price from £1,850pp

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Price based on two people sharing, subject to availability and price change, T&Cs apply

05/10/2024

𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐀𝐥𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐚'𝐬 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐲 𝐁𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐟𝐮'𝐬 𝐇𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐜 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐦: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐓𝐰𝐢𝐧 𝐆𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐲!
Travel date: 17 June 2025
9 nights from £929pp

Start your adventure in Albania soaking up the sun with 6 nights on Sandra's pristine shores - crystal-clear waters, golden sands and ultimate relaxation.

Then hop over to Corfu Town for 3 nights for a journey through time, exploring its UNESCO World Heritage-listed Old Town, Venetian architecture, and vibrant local culture.

Indulge in pure luxury at the San Angelo Luxury adults-only resort nestled along the stunning Albanian Riviera. This exclusive resort offers an atmosphere of tranquillity and refinement, coupled with breathtaking views of the Ionian Sea where you will enjoy the infinity pool, sun terraces and personalised service.

In Corfu you will have a 3-night stay at the Ariti Grand Hotel, just a short distance from the heart of Corfu Town. This hotel combines comfort and elegance with spacious rooms designed with modern Greek aesthetics. The hotel is ideally located for immersing yourself in Corfu Town's rich heritage—discover Venetian architecture, charming cobblestone streets and cultural landmarks like the Old Fortress or Spianada Square.

𝐏𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐬:
✈️ Return flights with British Airways, with luggage
🏨 9 nights accommodation, with breakfast
🚗 ⛴ All land and ferry transfers

Gatwick from £929pp
Manchester from £1259pp
Deposit payment £125pp

Other dates are available.

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Price based on two people sharing, subject to availability and price change, T&Cs apply

05/10/2024

Last Minute November Offer - Malta and Gozo! 🇲🇹 ☀️

Malta and Gozo are perfect for a late season break, offering a great mix of culture, history and natural beauty. Explore ancient temples, stunning Baroque architecture, and vibrant cities like Valletta in Malta. Gozo, known for its peaceful atmosphere, offers picturesque countryside, beautiful beaches, and charming villages. Together, these islands provide an ideal getaway, whether you're looking for adventure, relaxation, or both.

🛏️ 4 nights - Corinthia Hotel St George's Bay in a Deluxe Sea View, B&B
🛏️ 3 nights - Hotel Ta'Cenc & Spa in a Standard Room, B&B
🚕 Includes private transfers throughout
⚓️ Ferry

🗓 From price based on 6th November 2024 (Other dates/airports and combinations available).
✈ Direct flights from Gatwick, with luggage, from £1,009pp
✈ Direct flights from Manchester, with luggage, from £939pp

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Price based on two people sharing, subject to availability and price change, T&Cs apply

22/09/2024

🌸✨ JAPAN CHERRY BLOSSOM SPECIAL ✨🌸
📍 𝙏𝙤𝙠𝙮𝙤 📍 𝙉𝙖𝙜𝙤𝙮𝙖 📍 𝙆𝙮𝙤𝙩𝙤 📍 𝙊𝙨𝙖𝙠𝙖

📆 26th March 2025
🌙 13 nights
👀 From £2,129 per person ‼️💥

✈️ Flying from...
💸 Manchester - £2,129 per person ‼️
💸 London Heathrow - £2,239 per person ‼️

Price Includes:
✈️ Return flights from selected airport
🛏 Tokyo x 4 nights - Hotel Asia Center306 of Japan
🛏 Nagoya x 2 nights - DAIWA ROYAL HOTEL D-CITY Nagoya Fushimi
🛏 Kyoto x 3 nights - Sotetsu Fresa Inn Kyoto Hachijoguchi
🛏 Osaka x 4 nights - Shin-Osaka Esaka Tokyu REI Hotel
🍴 Room only

✨ Deposit - £115 per person ✨

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Price based on two people sharing, subject to availability and price change, T&Cs apply. Japan Rail pass can be added by paying supplement cost at the time of balance payment.

20/09/2024

❄🎅 FUN FACT FRIDAY 🎅❄

🌌✨ Did you know 2024 is shaping up to be one of the best years ever for Northern Lights sightings in Lapland? ✨🌌

This year, scientists predict the sun's solar activity will reach its peak, meaning the chances of witnessing the breathtaking Aurora Borealis are higher than ever!

Imagine gazing up at the night sky, where swirling ribbons of green, purple, and pink dance across the stars—a truly magical experience. Then spend your days playing on a snowmobile, going on a husky sled ride or walking through the silent snowy forests!

While we can't guarantee the Northern Lights will appear, 2024 is your best shot to catch this natural wonder in all its glory. And even if the auroras remain elusive, your festive trip with us will still be filled with wonder, adventure, and the magic of Lapland. 🌠❄️

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