Not Just Travel - Mark Skedd

15/05/2024

📢 BIG News and I’m VERY excited✨
One of the BIGGEST names in breakfast TV joins one of the biggest names in travel.

I’m very excited to announce that Eamonn Holmes is joining us at Not Just Travel to help champion the value of booking through a personal Travel Consultant just like me.

Eamonn shot to fame as the anchor of breakfast TV shows including Sky and GMTV. Of course we also love him for his work presenting ITV’s This Morning. AND, don’t forget Eamonn was a huge hit on BBC 1’s Holiday programme and Channel 5’s “How the Other Half Lives”.

Over the coming weeks and months you’re going to see Eamonn supporting us across many of our world-wide trips and cruises and becoming a very familiar voice on our hugely successful travel podcast.

Commenting on the announcement Eamonn said: “What I love the most about Not Just Travel and The Travel Franchise is the passion everybody has – not just for travel, but for helping others and I really want to be a part of this.”

I can’t wait to share even more with you!

Click here to read more

https://markskedd.notjusttravel.com/blog/company-news/tv-broadcaster-eamonn-holmes-obe-joins-not-just-travel

One of the biggest names in breakfast TV joins one of the biggest names in travel homeworking, championing the value of booking through a personal travel consultant.

03/04/2024

Free on 19th April?
Fancy an afternoon out of the office and meeting over 65 businesses?
Attending 17 seminars (don't worry, they're only 15 mins each)
Looking for new clients, suppliers, maybe a mentor or peer?

Then get along to the Networking Business Expo, 10am-3pm and enjoy the day!

Scan the QR code to register a place, not forgetting the seminars!

21/03/2024

And it’s just an amazingly lovely place to be! Well worth a visit! 🦘🇦🇺👍

50 Facts about Australia you didn’t know
1. The Australian Alps get more snow than the Swiss Alps.
2. 90% of Australians live on the coast.
3. Tasmania has the cleanest air in the world.
4. The Great Barrier Reef is the largest ecosystem in the world. It is made up of nearly 3,000 individual reefs and can be seen from space.
5. Australia has over 60 separate wine regions.
6. Fraser Island is the largest sand island in the world.
7. The Indian Pacific train has the longest straight section of train track in the world.
8. The Great Ocean Road is the world's largest war memorial.
9. 80% of Australian animals are unique to Australia.
10. 5 km of Ayers Rock (Uluru) is underground.
11. Australia has the world's longest golf course measuring more than 1,350 kms long.
12. Australia is home to 21 of the world's 25 most venomous snakes.
13. Perth is the only city in the world which can have aircraft land in its CBD.
14. Mainland Australia is bigger than we realise, it's almost the same size as mainland USA.
15. The largest cattle station in the world is located in Australia, Anna Creek Ranch in South Australia and it's bigger than Israel.
16. The first Police Force in Australia was made up of the most well-behaved convicts.
17. It would take around 29 years to visit one new Aussie beach every day – there are 10,685 of them!
18. AFL invented to keep cricketers fit in the off season, there are claims that the game may have been influenced by Indigenous Australians.
19. The world's largest rock is not actually Ayers Rock (Uluru), but Mount Augustus in Western Australia and actually twice the size of Ayers Rock.
20. Australia is the 6th largest country in the world.
21. There are 1 million camels that roam wild in Australia's deserts, the largest number of purebred camels in the world, they are exported to the Middle East.
22. You can fly from Perth to Melbourne faster than you can fly from one end of Western Australia to the other.
23. There are over 60 different types of kangaroos and a baby kangaroo when born is only about two centimeters long.
24. Aboriginal culture is the oldest on Earth – it is estimated that the continent's original inhabitants, the aboriginal people, have been in Australia for between 40,000-60,000 years.
25. Australia has 19 World Heritage Listed sites.
26. 91% of the country is covered by native vegetation.
27. 33% of Australians were born in another country.
28. Over 300 different languages and dialects are spoken in Australia including 45 Indigenous languages. In fact, 21% of Australians don't speak English at home!
29. WA is home to what is believed to be the oldest evidence of life on Earth – the Stromatolites.
30. Australia is the only continent in the world without an active volcano.
31. In Australia, sheep out number people 2.5 to 1 (in 2020).
32. Australia was the second country in the world to give women the right to vote in 1902.
33. Per capita, Australians spend more money on gambling than any other nation, with over 80 percent of Australian adults engaging in gambling of some kind.
34. Canberra was selected as the capital because Sydney and Melbourne could not stop arguing which city should be the capital.
35. Australia is home to the longest fence in the world, the Dingo Fence. Originally built to keep dingos away from fertile land, the fence is now 5,614 km long.
36. The Australian dollar is considered to be the most advanced currency in the world – its waterproof, made of polymer and notoriously hard to counterfeit.
37. Australia is the only continent covered by a single country.
38. The world's oldest fossil was discovered in Australia – 3.4 billion years old.
39. Australia has around 600 varieties of eucalypt trees.
40. Australia was one of the founding members of the United Nations.
41. Stonemasons in Australia instituted the 8-hour working day back in 1856.
42. In Aboriginal culture women are not allowed to play the didgeridoo.
43. The venom of the elusive platypus can kill a small dog.
44. Australia's most deadly marine animal is the Box Jellyfish and is responsible for more deaths per year than snakes, sharks and saltwater crocodiles.
45. The only two mammals in the world that lay eggs are found in Australia – the echidna and platypus.
46. Before the arrival of humans, Australia was home to megafauna, three-metre tall kangaroos, seven-metre long goanna's, horse-sized ducks and a marsupial lion the size of a leopard.
47. Both kangaroos and emus lack the ability to walk backwards. This was the reason they were chosen for Australia's coat of arms – to symbolise a country always moving forward.
48. The termite mounds that can be found in Australia are the tallest animal-made structures on earth.
49. Australia is home to more than 1,500 species of spiders.
50. The Great Victoria Desert is bigger than the whole of the United Kingdom

04/02/2024

On this day, 5 years ago, I was sat in a room in Bournemouth about to start my Travel Business, and a MASSIVE THANK YOU to everyone who has booked with me in that time. It’s been an interesting 5 years, not going to lie, some personal difficulties, and it has to be said that Covid thing and the associated lockdowns was a bit of a nuisance for a fledgling travel company.
Past couple of years, ship has come back on course, and 2 of the last 3 months have been record months for me!

This past January has been hectic, as Peaks always is, and I’ve helped people book some amazing holidays to (to name but a few)
Caribbean cruise
Mexico
Mauritius
Thailand
Various USA
Poland
Ski/snowboarding holidays
Spanish islands
Australia
…And Manchester! (Work trip obvs)

Now please can I ask a favour? To take my business to the next level, please could you share my business page with your friends, family, co workers, business associates… pretty much everyone you know really as this will help to raise my profile and share what I do.

All you need to do is go onto my travel page https://www.facebook.com/NJTMarkSkedd/ and click on the 3 horizontal dots on the right hand side and select ‘invite friends’ 👍🏻❤️

Thank you so much in advance, as all my self-employed friends will know, exposure and personal recommendations mean so much to every small business.

Have a great Sunday! 🙏

20/01/2024

This! 👇

Get in touch today:
☎️ 01274036909
📧[email protected]
💻 https://markskedd.notjusttravel.com/get-in-touch

🌐Fully ATOL & ABTA protected.

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08/01/2024

Fab weekend at the conference, thanks to all the Head Office team for pulling off a blinder as usual! 👏

31/12/2023

Wishing all my clients past, present and future a very happy new year!

31/12/2023

30/12/2023

WIN a luxury escape to Mauritius staying at selected Beachcomber Resorts 📱 ✨

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– Return economy flights from London.
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– Hotel transfers

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Wishing you all the luck in the world! Your dream holiday could be a click away!

The Prize Promotion closes at 11.59 pm GMT on 29th February 2024. All entries must be received before this time. Only one entry per named entrant and email address will be accepted. Full T&Cs are available on my website.

27/11/2023

Struggling for ideas for that one person who impossible to buy for? Looking for some personalised stocking fillers? Need some branded Christmas gifts for your customers?

Get in touch with the team at Perfect Branded Gifts, with no minimum orders or set up fees, they’re perfect for those gifts that need a unique personal touch.

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07/11/2023

Truly everything you could want from a land-based holiday, with the bonus of a different view every day. Just over a year ago, I thought “nope, cruise is not for me”. I’ve been on 5 since then, safe to say I’m a convert, and I’ve encouraged others along with me.

From Virgin voyages incredible Adults only offering to an A-Rosa river cruise down the Rhine at Christmas; NCLs breathtaking Prima to the fantastic Fjords access afforded by Fred Olsen’s smaller ships, if you’re cruise-curious, get in touch and let’s see what suits.

Get in touch today:
☎️ 01274036909
📧[email protected]
💻 https://markskedd.notjusttravel.com/get-in-touch

Following the viral “Human Lasagne” ship, another cruise liner has just unveiled extravagant designs for its next ship

27/10/2023

Brazenly pinched from a supplier, I’ll be sunbathing in Ibiza. Well, sunburning but you get the gist…

25/10/2023

I had Maguluf (insert your own version) in mind when I thought of Palma, but goes to show how wrong your preconceptions can be. What a gorgeous city, and cycling there was a Brucey too. €7 for bike hire for 24hrs, much better than a bus or taxi, and a (very small) bit of counteracting the All Inclusive! 🚴‍♂️🍻🤷🏻‍♂️

25/10/2023

Active day today, nice little cycle along the coast to Palma.

21/10/2023

The obligatory…

17/10/2023

Exciting news and long overdue?

A £100 MILLION transformation of Leeds Bradford Airport is to begin imminently.

04/10/2023

Please take a minute to read:

On Thursday October 19th, I'll be taking in part in Simon's Big Sleepout, along with Neil (Benny) Butler, to help raise awareness for the homeless and vulnerable in our area.

Due to the Cost of living crisis, there's a growing number of people finding themselves in difficulties, in some cases just 1 pay cheque away from having their homes taken from them, and this really struck a chord for me.

I was just a year into my travel business when Covid hit and I suddenly had zero income from the business. I was fortunate at that time to have an alternative source of income, but many small business owners didn't have that option, and I even heard of people who had their homes tied into a business that suddenly had no trade through no fault of their own.

I saw how easily, but for circumstance, that could've been me. I came across Simon on the Street through a networking group, and it instantly struck me as something I'd like to help out with, so if anyone would like to give their support, no matter how big or small, it will be hugely appreciated.

Help Mark Skedd raise money to support Simon On The Streets

08/09/2023

🥳 U.K. SAILINGS 🥳

I am so excited and delighted to (finally 🫢) announce that Resilient Lady will be offering new itineraries out of Portsmouth between 23rd August and 23rd September 2024 - a series of brand new three to six night voyages!

🚢Portsmouth to Zeebrugge (& back)

3 night voyage - Portsmouth, At Sea, Zeebrugge, Portsmouth

Departing 27 August 2024

Sea Terrace cabin from £499 pp - PLUS $125 Bar Tab per cabin

🚢England to Amsterdam (& back)

4 night voyage - Portsmouth, Amsterdam (overnight), At Sea, Portsmouth

Departing 23 August, 30 August and 19 Sept 2024

Sea Terrace cabin from £699 pp - PLUS $300 Bar Tab per cabin

🚢UK to Zeebrugge & Amsterdam

5 night voyage - Portsmouth, Amsterdam (overnight), Bruges, At Sea, Portsmouth

Departing 3 Sept and 14 Sept 2024

Sea Terrace cabin from £899 pp - PLUS $300 Bar Tab per cabin

🚢English Sights & European Delights

6 night voyage - Portsmouth, At Sea, La Coruna, Bilbao, Le Verdon (Bordeaux), At Sea, Portsmouth

Departing 8 Sept and 23 Sept 2024

Sea Terrace cabin from £999 pp - PLUS $300 Bar Tab per cabin

These WILL sell out almost instantly so if you want to sample Virgin’s incredible cruise experience without the hassle of flying, get in touch NOW!

☎️ 01274036909
📧[email protected]
💻 https://markskedd.notjusttravel.com/get-in-touch

**On sale Monday 11th September at 10am!**

07/09/2023

🍾🥂🎉Exciting News coming first thing tomorrow morning, so stay tuned! 👀

The news is - I have the Virgin Voyages UK sailings details in my possession - but it's under strict embargo until FRIDAY 8th September!

I will post everything on here first thing tomorrow & will also get details sent by email at the same time to those who have enquired about these sailings. If you haven’t already, drop me a message now if want to experience cruising the Virgin Way!

04/09/2023

The only way to wake up on a Monday morning 💭🏔️

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📍 LİVA Bungalov, Turkey

03/09/2023

Sunsets in style at the magical Grotta Palazzese 🌅🥂

Tag someone who you’d share this unmissable experience with 👇

📍 Puglia, Italy

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02/09/2023

Saturday’s call for something special 🍹🍺🍿

Which bar would you head to first? ⚓❤️

Fancy an adults only, cruise of a lifetime? Message me and let’s get your voyage underway!

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29/08/2023

Travel Update: UK Air Traffic Control ✈️⚠️

What I know so far...The issue was "identified and remedied" around 3.30 pm on Monday 28th August - There is expected to be widespread disruption throughout the week.

If you are due to travel, I am a WhatsApp away and will keep you updated with the latest updates. I am busy behind the scenes:
✈️ Checking if flights are still happening
⌚ Checking flights are on time

Stay tuned to my socials for further updates!

10/07/2023

Monday blues or Santorini blues? (And there are a few)

I will take my brunch with a view, thank you! 🥐

09/07/2023

Sundays are for seeing new sights…strolls down streets and getting lost in new and exciting places…

An open top bus tour is always my “go to” for seeing a city, then you can whittle the list down from there. Only had an afternoon in Barcelona, so these were phone photos from the bus, but I’ll definitely be back

Leave a ❤️if you agree.

30/06/2023

Nailed it! Seriously, revisit any preconceptions you have on cruise holidays. I thought I’d hate them, did my first in September and just got from my 4th, a virgin cruise, last week. It was amazing!

Exciting food, staying fit and world-class entertainment – what it’s really like onboard a rockstar cruise.

26/06/2023

Home time my chariot awaits! What a fantastic trip!

Cannes you believe it’s been a week since I was in this beautiful city, our springboard to the gorgeous Monte Carlo! 🌊⚓

Both Cannes & Monte Carlo captured my heart with their vibrant streets, stunning landscapes and bustling waterfront 😍 and there might have been a nice car or 2 too!