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NEWS BULLETIN BULLETIN BRIEFING LATA EXPO 2020 CRUISING Industry news to keep Cherie Richards, Not Just Travel, Updates from the virtual event, as well as Your one-stop guide to agents in the know on self-care for travel agents an interview with chairman Colin Stewart ocean and river cruises
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OCTOBER 23 2020 | travelbulletin.co.uk NEWS BULLETIN 3 THIS WEEK ISLANDS IN THE SUN Post Office Travel Money looks at some practical choices for UK holidaymakers who are considering an 04 autumn or winter break abroad. NEWS Industry-wide updates to keep you informed.
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Madeira proved to be the cheapest island for a sunny European escape, the survey found.
11 FOR AGENTS looking for the so-called ‘garden islands’ Paphos. In Greece, prices in ADVENTURE & ACTIVITY autumn and winter sun barometer total of £65.53 fourth-placed Rhodes were Action-packed holidays to sell to holiday inspiration for their made it slightly less 19% lower than in Corfu at your clients. clients, a new survey by Post expensive than runner-up £77.52, compared with Office Travel Money may Paphos (£66.40), where £95.72. This made Corfu the help clinch the sale. prices in the Cypriot resort most expensive European Post Office Travel Money’s have risen 3.7% year-on-year. island in the sun. first ‘Islands in the Sun Although they remain The Caribbean islands Holiday Barometer’ study under quarantine rules, Post surveyed for the report were 16 compares the average Office Travel Money also more expensive than any of prices for commonly researched three Canary the European destinations. CYPRUS Idyllic escapes to the purchased items at popular Islands and found that none Prices in Antigua were 41% Mediterranean island country. destinations to determine of these could compare with higher than a year ago, at where clients can get the Madeira on price. The £107.80 for the eight tourist best value for money. cheapest of the three, essentials. This is most likely Among the Eurozone Lanzarote, was almost 12% because cheaper restaurants ‘islands in the sun’, with higher than in Madeira, with remain closed in the island Madeira, Rhodes and Sicily Tenerife and Gran Canaria capital St John’s. By surveyed for the first time, more expensive still. comparison, the barometer 18 Post Office Travel Money The report also revealed cost in St Lucia was only 9% found that the low-cost of big price differences higher than 2019 levels in LATA EXPO 2020 Updates from the virtual four-day alcoholic and soft drinks between resorts in the same Rodney Bay (£111.58). event, covering all things Latin helped to make Madeira the country. Visitors to Cyprus America. cheapest option. A popular can expect to pay around www.postoffice.co.uk/island autumn break choice among 20% more for the eight items barometer flora and fauna enthusiasts, in Limassol (£79.72) than in 20
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Brochures bonanza with Classic Collection Holidays Stylish Scottish breaks with Osprey CLASSIC COLLECTION Holidays Holidays has launched a suite of new brochures which are SHORT BREAK specialists, now available to agents. Osprey Holidays has collaborated The nine brochures with Visit Scotland to increase showcase new destinations their portfolio of hotels, itineraries such as Costa Rica, offer and attractions. improved pricing and The most popular package, highlight an expanded Scotland’s North Coast 500, portfolio of luxury resort consists of a self-drive route hotels and boutique covering 516 miles of scenic properties, private tours and coastline. Two-night breaks at five- pre-bookable experiences. star property, Gleneagles Hotel in The operator has seen a A new destination featured in the brochure is Elba Island in Italy. Perthshire, or the four-star Kinloch 30% increase year-on-year Lodge on the Isle of Skye, as well for the month of September, include the city of Matera in Deals for autumn and as the four-star Kingsmill Hotel & in agent requests for southern Italy, a relatively winter 2020 and summer Spa in Inverness are also popular. brochures for next summer. undiscovered gem that’s rich 2021 are available now, and Prices start from £315 per Expansion of its short-haul with history and architecture, Classic Collection Holidays’ person, for a five-night self-drive programme sees the as well as Elba Island, the account managers are North Coast 500 trip, and £99 per operator adding 20 new biggest of the Tuscan supporting agents in the UK person for a two-night bed-and- boutique hotels across Italy Archipelago. With its tranquil with the latest news, new breakfast stay at four-star and offering personalised nooks, boat-only accessible product information and Kingsmill Hotel & Spa in Inverness, private tours which highlight bays, azure waters and a training. Scotland. the culture, history, food and myriad of beautiful beaches, wine for which Italy is known Elba is tailor-made for a www.classic-collection.co.uk/ and loved. New destinations secluded break. brochure-request
Latin Routes launches new 2021/2022 itineraries
LATIN ROUTES has launched its 2021/2022 prices where possible, allowing Latin Routes Michael Bennett, managing Latin America programme. to provide trade partners with same day director of Osprey Holidays, The updated itineraries have been designed quotes. says,“With a peak in demand for to cover Latin America’s most popular An example of one of the new itineraries on holidays in the UK from our loyal destinations, including Peru, Argentina, Chile, offer is the ‘Highlights of Costa Rica’ holiday, travel agent partners, it’s been the and Costa Rica. which combines the rugged, rainforested perfect time to grow our Scottish This year’s range of itineraries was created country’s main tourist attractions with a product, and we’re delighted to to appeal both to first-time visitors who want relaxing stay at Manuel Antonio on the central add such a great selection of to experience the main highlights of a Pacific coast. hotels and itineraries to our country, and those who are looking to escape programme.” the crowds and get off the beaten track. All Visit www.latinroutes.co.uk to view the www.ospreyholidays.com/travel- itineraries were designed to offer guaranteed itineraries being offered. agents/latest-agent-offers
Hellenic holidays with Jet2 JET2HOLIDAYS HAS quickly responded to Crete coming off the government’s quarantine list, by adding holidays in October and November from six of its UK bases. With Greece also coming off the Scottish government’s quarantine list, the tour operator has moved quickly to give holidaymakers in Scotland a choice of holidays to Crete (Heraklion) and Rhodes. A series of weekend flights offered by the company are perfectly timed for those looking for a getaway to the Greek sunshine, away from the cold autumn weather of the UK. Jet2holidays’ latest expansion to Greece means that over the past few weeks, the company has now added over 80 additional October and November services to Rhodes, Kos, Corfu and Crete (Heraklion). www.jet2holidays.com/mmb/agent/login S02 TB 23 10 2020 News_Layout 1 21/10/2020 13:06 Page 5
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Riviera Travel aims high for the travel trade New global travel industry platform IN RECENT years, travel Stuart went on: "These are ‘Bonailie’ launches agents have often been seen not just ambitious words. We as under threat – whether are investing in our team. TOURISM INDUSTRY stalwart, from the increase in online Whilst times have been Julie King, has unveiled booking, the growth of the tough, and some in our Bonailie – a tourism industry direct channel, or now the industry have cut back on community platform to allow COVID-19 pandemic. But, their trade teams, we have global industry collaboration and to Riviera Travel has such grown our agency sales positively shape the future of confidence in the future of team. This means the Riviera tourism and create a positive travel agents in the UK that team can now spend more impact on the world. they have invested in new time with travel agents,” he Bonailie is a global platform that leadership and a growing added. will deliver weekly engagement and trade team. Going forward, Riviera is collaboration through webinars, At the start of 2020, Stuart planning a comprehensive panels, and the ability to connect Milan joined Riviera Travel as programme of incentives with global sector partners and channel director, with the and FAM trip opportunities, peers, providing growth indicators aim of accelerating growth in to reward the agents who and showcasing innovation. trade sales. have continued to show their Stuart says, "I believe that support through this travel agents are the great challenging period. Stuart Milan, channel director, survivors of our industry – This focus is already Riviera Travel. because they know their paying dividends. Sales clients, they can give a services will be in huge through travel agents are personal service, and they demand, as people look for on the rise, and are so enthusiastic about our trusted advice and guidance engagement levels of wonderful industry. For those when selecting their much- agents with Riviera have that emerge next year, their needed holidays. increased dramatically.
Eurostar opens sales on rail to the slopes Bonailie will house the world’s EUROSTAR, THE high-speed rail link to Paris, before connecting to a high-speed largest engaged global directory – between the UK and mainland Europe, has TGV service to Chambéry, Albertville, a community of leaders across the opened sales for connecting journeys from Moûtiers, Aime-la-Plagne, Landry or Bourg- complete travel, tourism and London to the French Alps. St-Maurice. hospitality supply chain, Tickets are now available for travel from To provide more flexibility on bookings, all specifically for purpose-driven December 13 until January 3, 2021. Travel for Eurostar fares are now available to exchange decision makers who want to see the remainder of the ski season, between with no fee, up to 14 days before departure. a shift in the industry. January 4 and March 28, 2021, will be on sale The flexible fares apply to all bookings until from Thursday, November 5. the end of March 2021 and are valid for any Agents can sign up for the Travellers looking for a comfortable and dates of travel at the time of purchase. webinars via www.bonailie. relaxing journey with space to unwind and world and Bonailie’s private move around can travel with Eurostar direct Tickets are available from www.eurostar.com Facebook Group.
Eastern Airways and Aurigny announce codeshare partnership EASTERN AIRWAYS will enter a codeshare partnership with Aurigny, helping both regional airlines offer travellers comprehensive connectivity benefits across each other's expanding networks. The operators are aligning booking systems by working with the developers of Worldwide by easyJet, to allow a seamless single point of booking for each other’s services to or from Guernsey, as well as benefiting from the expansive Southampton network offered on Eastern Airways. This will be bookable from this month, as schedules become aligned to allow connectivity. www.easternairways.com S02 TB 23 10 2020 News_Layout 1 21/10/2020 13:06 Page 6
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AGENT INSIGHT AER LINGUS has launched its summer 2021 schedule, offering a range of fares, so agents can book their customers holidays for next year. The airline has introduced new ways to keep bookings flexible, should travel SANDRA MURRAY plans change, with its ‘Book with Confidence’ proposition. NORMANTON, YORKSHIRE www.aerlingus.com
COVID-19 IS still wreaking havoc in every industry, we just have to hang in there and try different ways Abercrombie & Kent to resume of coping with it – you know the saying, 'when the small group travel to Africa going gets tough, the tough get going.’ I recently listened to a great podcast on world ABERCROMBIE & KENT will resume operating small group tourism by Ged Brown, CEO of Low Season Traveller. journeys in Africa. He made some insightful comments on the travel Bucket-list journeys to the continent, for the remainder of 2020, industry. He said that a large number of people still include the ‘Great Migration Safari in Style’ and ‘Egypt & the Nile.’ had the desire to travel and we have to encourage “After months spent at home, travellers are ready to get away this. If there are precautions, we can cope with them. but are asking ‘where can we go that is safe?’” said Abercrombie He went on to say that some people will be more & Kent founder, Geoffrey Kent. “Our guests are looking for places interested in long-haul travel, as well as villas and that offer wide open spaces and lend themselves to physical cottages, because they might seem like a more distancing, or the novelty of exploring a completely new secure alternative to busy hotels. Focus on new destination, knowing they’re safe in the A&K cocoon.” beginnings and try to recommend more low-season East Africa and Egypt are some of the most popular travel; your clients will be surprised at how much enquiries for future travel, including Botswana, Southern more they can experience during different travelling Africa, Morocco, Jordan & Israel, and the Galapagos Islands. circumstances. I also sat in on the ABTA Virtual Regional Business Meeting – Yorkshire & North Midlands. Den Ashby, member engagement manager at ABTA, did a great job at making sure everyone was heard, starting with Paula Macfarlane, senior solicitor at ABTA, who covered a lot of points, including refunds, packages, restrictions in destinations and more. She talked about flight refunds due to COVID-19 – if they are not cancelled, there is no refund, even if people are advised not to travel to that specific destination! Luke Petherbridge, director of public affairs at ABTA, talked about the government’s inaction, and mentioned the ‘Save Future Travel Campaign’ – “This is Africa’s moment,” said Kent. “Safaris are a natural fit have a look on www.savefuturetravel.co.uk if you as we begin travelling again, featuring small boutique camps want to get involved, ABTA have premade with plenty of space and privacy. Plus, tourism plays an templates and letters. important role in protecting endangered wildlife, not only by Tony Mann, of Idle Travel, talked about the need keeping poachers at bay, but also bringing much-needed to rebuild customer confidence. We in the industry funding to local conservation projects.” all need to work together, utilising social media if On the back of continued success and increased demand with need be, to inspire customers and remind them its ‘Luxury Small Group Journeys’ programme, Abercrombie & about all the amazing experiences one gains while Kent is introducing 18 new trips to Africa for the UK market. travelling. To read more on this, visit www.abta.com/partnersupport. www.abercrombiekent.co.uk S02 TB 23 10 2020 News_Layout 1 21/10/2020 13:06 Page 7
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AGENT TRAINING
SCENIC LUXURY Cruises and Tours has refreshed its online Agent Portal to provide its agent partners with more tools to support them with sales and customer enquiries. The new content – The Scenic Online Travel Showcase – includes a series of insightful online presentations, offering detailed product training, editable PDF brochures for agents to overbrand, and new virtual training modules covering Scenic’s luxury offerings, spacious fleet, and its itineraries and inclusions. www.scenic.co.uk/agent-portal/agent-academy
THE OLD Royal Naval College is launching a virtual ‘Sales Training Platform’ specifically for the travel trade. The platform is a complete resource to help sell the iconic, award-winning UNESCO World Heritage attraction in Greenwich. Existing and potential travel trade partners will have the opportunity to become specialists in the Old Royal Naval College by completing four modules, taking up to one hour in total. On completion of all the modules, participants will have their new-found knowledge tested with a fun AGENTS HAVE a chance to win a trip to VARU by quiz. Agents who achieve 80% and over will be rewarded Atmosphere in the Maldives, with a five-night, all-inclusive with a well-earned certificate of achievement. As an extra stay up for grabs. To enter, agents have to make as many incentive, everyone who registers and completes the course bookings as possible with If Only... for Atmosphere Hotels & and a short survey before November 30, 2020, will be Resorts, from now until December 31, 2020. Winners will be entered into a prize draw to win a £50 Amazon gift card. selected at the beginning of January 2021, and announced The platform is available from the TravelBeat Academy on the If Only... Partners Facebook Page. homepage at www.ornc.org/training-platform
AGENT INCENTIVES
● MALAYSIA AIRLINES is offering travel agents who complete its online travel training course, MH Expert, the chance to win a £300 voucher to use on an aviation experience from Red Letter Days. Agents who successfully complete the airline’s e-learning course before November 30, 2020, will be entered into a draw to win a Red Letter Days voucher. This can be exchanged for a range of aviation experiences in the UK, from flying lessons on a fixed-wing aircraft or a helicopter, to an aerobatic stunt flying adventure, to a flight in a glider or microlight. Visit www.mhexpert.co.uk to learn more.
● AMAWATERWAYS WILL be paying agents an advance on their commission when they make a new booking on 2021 European sailings, with immediate effect. Agents making a booking on 2021 European departures will earn £135 per guest as soon as they collect the deposit, as an advance on their commission. Full terms and conditions are available on www.amawaterways.co.uk.
● THE JAMAICA Tourist Board has launched ‘Jamaica One on One’, a trade sales initiative that uses the Jamaica Rewards platform and the growing digital communications space to engage, update and incentivise UK and Irish agents. For further information, visit: www.jamaicarewards.co.uk/ or www.visitjamaica.com.
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Sandals and Beaches Resorts reopen four resorts Go for Grenada with BA and Virgin Atlantic SANDALS AND Beaches Resorts has reopened four BRITISH AIRWAYS and Virgin more resorts this month, as Atlantic are recommencing direct part of the group’s phased flights to Grenada this month. reopening across the While British Airways has Caribbean. resumed flights, from October 14, The reopening dates were: with departures from London Sandals Grenada Resort & Gatwick on Saturday and Spa (October 1); Sandals Wednesday, Virgin Atlantic is South Coast, Jamaica planning to start services from (October 1); Sandals Royal October 26, with departures Plantation, Jamaica (October from London Heathrow on 8); and, Beaches Turks & Monday and Friday. Caicos Resort Villages & Spa The revised entry requirements (October 14). Sunset at Sandals South Coast, Jamaica. include a negative PCR test within Karl Thompson, managing seven days of travel, and a director of Unique Caribbean the Caribbean and enjoying Jamaica or Turks & Caicos minimum of a four-day reservation Holidays Ltd. (UCHL), UK our resorts once more. knowing that they have a at any approved accommodation. tour operator of Sandals and Grenada, which is on the UK long time to pay off their To be allowed into the country, Beaches Resorts, said, “The Government’s travel corridor balance.” reopening of four of our list, is a great option for Holiday prices can be resorts across October is clients looking for some last- secured and guaranteed another positive milestone minute winter sun, as well St now, with a £175 per person for the brand. The COVID-19 Lucia, Antigua and Barbados. deposit and the full balance pandemic has thrown us a Clients looking to plan is due 71 days before lot of challenges, but it’s holidays further ahead in departure. great to see guests and 2021 or 2022 can make the agents getting back out to most of some great offers for www.sellingsandals.co.uk visitors may get the PCR test done on day four, or they can remain at the hotel, resort or villa for the duration of Anguilla highlights its winter sun offering for Brits their visit. Downloading the Contact Tracing App is mandatory prior to ANGUILLA IS kicking off a focused year to work beach side. arrival – visitors without promotion to highlight its winter sun Slated to begin with arrivals from smartphones or unable to use the offerings, as it moves into the next phase of November 1, phase two will see the app may be required to wear a reopening, as agents seek to make late introduction of a new ‘island bubble’ monitoring device. 2020/early 2021 bookings. concept, to ensure that your clients can Visitors must complete the As the island welcomes visitors back, enjoy their holidays while in quarantine at relevant paperwork upon arrival and following its all-ports closure since late their chosen accommodation. may be interviewed by a health or March, the Anguilla Tourist Board is working With interest in Caribbean breaks on the immigration official. on new ways to attract visitors in a post- rise, due to the number of viable travel COVID-19 world, such as welcoming corridors, Anguilla is set to be a popular www.puregrenada.com/travel- long-stay travellers to the island for up to a destination this winter. advisory/
Titan launches 2022 holidays
TITAN TRAVEL has released part of its 2022 escorted touring programme earlier than ever before, to keep up with demand from travellers looking to book in advance. Available to book now, Titan has released more than 50 new departure dates for 2022 holidays. From African adventures, to travelling across Canada, or exploring Australia, some of its most popular tours are now on sale for travellers looking to book early and secure a future holiday at the best price. www.titantravel.co.uk/best-tours-in-2022 S03 TB 23 10 2020 Adventure & activity_Layout 1 21/10/2020 12:22 Page 9
OCTOBER 23 2020 | travelbulletin.co.uk PUZZLE BULLETIN 9
Win a £50 M&S voucher in the Su Doku prize puzzle A
Fill in all the squares in the grid so that each row, column and each of the 3 x 3 squares contains the digits 1-9. Once you have completed the puzzle, simply identify the numbers that relate to the letters, A, B, C and D then e-mail B the solution, with your name, company name, and full postal address plus phone and ABTA number if applicable to: [email protected] C Closing date for entries is Thursday, November 5th. Solution and new puzzle will appear in our next issue. SUDOKU The winner for October 9th is Karen Barley, Barrhead Travel, Frenchgate Shopping Centre. D October 9th Solution: A=9 B=7 C=8 D=2
WHERE AM I?
While commonly referred to as “The Bean”, this sculpture in a major US city has a more poetic name. Created by British sculptor, Sir Anish Kapoor, he initially hated the nickname but has grown to like it. It is made of stainless steel and weighs 110 tons.
Fill in the crossword to reveal the mystery location highlighted by the green squares. Across Down 1. Carrier operating from Warsaw airport (3) 1. Band currently searching for a new 3. Actor, Adrian whose surname sounds like band to join them on their 2021 tour an English city (6) (6,3) 5. Capital of Georgia (7) 2. Tenerife Mount (5) 8. Edinburgh airport code (3) 3. Hawaiian garland (3) 10. Strictly dancer, ___ Du Beke (5) 4. Popular Red Sea resort (5) 11. Native New Zealander (5) 6. European country (5) 13. Currency of Japan (3) 7. Scenic Lake, known as Bodensee in 15. Roman emperor who built a famous Germany (9) wall (7) 9. Dublin to Holyhead operator ___ 17. Airline that recently sold out a flight to Ferries (5) nowhere, in minutes (6) 12. Last letter of the Greek alphabet (5) 18. Winning shot in tennis (3) 14. Currency of Nigeria (5)
16. Dusseldorf international airport code (3
CROSSWORD
Mystery Word: Lebanon Where am I? - Cloud Gate, Chicago Gate, Cloud - I? am Where Lebanon Word: Mystery
Down: 1. Little mix, 2. Teide, 3. Lei, 4. Eilat, 6. Italy, 7. Constance, 9. Irish, 12. Omega, 14. Naira, 16. Dus. Dus. 16. Naira, 14. Omega, 12. Irish, 9. Constance, 7. Italy, 6. Eilat, 4. Lei, 3. Teide, 2. mix, Little 1. Down:
Across: 1. Lot, 3. Lester, 5. Tbilisi, 8. Edi, 10. Anton, 11. Maori, 13. Yen, 15. Hadrian, 17. Qantas, 18. Ace. Ace. 18. Qantas, 17. Hadrian, 15. Yen, 13. Maori, 11. Anton, 10. Edi, 8. Tbilisi, 5. Lester, 3. Lot, 1. Across: Solution: Solution: S03 TB 23 10 2020 Adventure & activity_Layout 1 21/10/2020 12:22 Page 10
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Cherie Richards, chief business development officer, Not Just Travel, and the Travel Franchise, on the importance of mental health during these times.
AUTUMN – YOU can feel it in family feels heard and may not want to put yourself team have said she was truly the air. The crunch of the supported through it. It’s not out there and sell holidays – inspiring at our recent virtual leaves under your feet on the just about making people no matter how incredible the travel conference – full of school run, the frosty breath feel more confident or self- deals and destinations are. motivation and on your evening run, care, it’s about giving So, we have teamed up with encouragement. Nic will be October is definitely here. practical advice and help so mind and body coach Nic working her magic with our And while sweater weather people can implement to Wood, to offer our Travel travel family across the may be a wonderful excuse make a genuine difference in Consultants a range of winter, covering how to to snuggle up on the sofa, their mindset. Let’s face it, exclusive workshops and communicate clearly, indulging in a bit of Netflix, it when you feel down, you webinars to help them. Our becoming more conscious means winter is around the and making sure old corner and for many this is a behaviours and habits aren’t particularly tough time of the getting in our way of year. Longer nights, colder While we in the travel achieving what we want to temperatures and the and how to destress and prospect of a winter industry are used to build confidence through dominated by news of hypnotherapy. Covid-19 and Brexit is planning dream breaks and While we in the travel enough to make anyone feel holidays for customers, it’s industry are used to planning like drawing the curtains and dream breaks and holidays hiding under a duvet. us who are very much in for customers, it’s us who The travel industry has had are very much in need of a it tough and we have been need of a break right now. break right now. With the working hard to make sure end of the furlough scheme that our travel consultant and the new winter jobs plan needing close inspection, in regard to the amount of help it will provide, as an industry, we need the government to give us some good news. While our industry continues to help our customers, we are not seeing much change and practical help coming our way. We will continue to fight for and support our wonderful travel community, but we are calling on the government to do their bit and help us now. S03 TB 23 10 2020 Adventure & activity_Layout 1 21/10/2020 12:22 Page 11
ADVENTURE & ACTIVITY
Ski-tastic breaks with COWBOY COUNTRY Inghams INGHAMS HAS launched its winter Traverse the wilderness, gaze upon native wildlife and take a 2021/2022 programme, offering once-in-a-lifetime floatplane ride on Exsus Travel’s new holiday to skiers and snowboarders the explore the nature-rich province of British Columbia. chance to pursue their winter passions on and off the snow, at a EXSUS TRAVEL’S ‘British choice of 78 hand-picked resorts Columbia by floatplane’ trip across eight countries. offers an array of activities Your clients can look forward to and landscapes that are ideal carving up the slopes in France, for a luxury adventure Austria, Italy, Switzerland, Canada, holiday with a difference. Andorra, Slovenia or Lapland. Guests will be able to Agents can book customers on experience British Columbia their 2021/22 winter holiday with a in style on this adventure, deposit of £155 per person. which takes in cosmopolitan When booked today, skiers can Vancouver, a lakeside cowboy indulge in a taste of the Alps for ranch, where they can seven nights, flying from Gatwick explore on horseback and go on March 19, 2022, to France, with on wildlife safaris, and the a stay in the self-catering Le Cervin chance to stay at one of the Apartments in La Plagne, from £499 world’s top glamping resorts per person (based on five people in the pristine wilderness of sharing). Alternatively, the Haus Grizzly bears are a regular sighting in certain areas of British Columbia. Clayoquot. Along the way, Edelweiss, Alpbach in Austria is guests can enjoy the thrill of grizzly bears and whales. travel and local floatplane available from £609 per person, and scenic floatplane rides. Exsus Travel offers a 10- flights and transfers, as well in Italy the Banchetta Apartments in British Columbia is a region night holiday to British as some meals and Sestriere are available from £509 known for its natural riches – Columbia from £18,750 per experiences. (based on four people sharing). from pristine forests and person, including glassy waterways to hidden accommodation, Call 020 7563 1303, or visit Visit www.inghams.co.uk to islands and wildlife, such as international business class www.exsus.com see all the deals. S03 TB 23 10 2020 Adventure & activity_Layout 1 21/10/2020 12:22 Page 12
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Off-the-beaten-path TAKE IT OUTSIDE with G Adventures As the trend towards adventure travel grows, coupled with the G ADVENTURES has added four, adventurous tours to Cuba, increased desire for adrenaline-filled activities, Black Diamond has Madagascar, Australia and New compiled a list of thrilling experiences from around the world. Zealand, to its 'Travel with Confidence Plus' collection. The collection features smaller groups with a maximum of 12 members, and cheaper solo rooms, private transportation, and enhanced sanitisation and hygiene protocols. The collection of itineraries combines a trip to beaches, rain forest hikes and wine tastings in Australia and New Zealand, local homestays and salsa lessons in Cuba, as well as observing the wildlife in Madagascar. The new tours bring the 'Travel with AS ACTIVE travellers will emerge from being best public space for pedalers who prefer Confidence Plus' collection’s total locked inside, brimming with energy for their rides extra-bumpy. The downhill Iron number of tours to 41, across 28 their next adventure, agents can begin Gate and Bradema trails are “must-rides” that countries, with departures running planning their action-packed holidays to mix the fast and fun with tough technical up to December 31, 2021. Tahiti, the US and Japan. challenges. For mountain biking without the long drive, the Dr. J Freeride Trail in North Swimming with sharks Park is a well-maintained, quarter-mile There are hundreds of species of marine life downhill with BMX-style jumps on the hill in the crystal clear warm waters of French behind the pool. www.visitpittsburgh.com Polynesia, including 19 species of shark. Clients can head to the waters surrounding Ski the crater of an active volcano G Adventures has also extended Fakarava Island, listed as a UNESCO Niseko area, southwest of Sapporo in Japan, is its 'Book with Confidence' policy, Biosphere, and experience the Wall of Sharks. known for its powdery snow, while Mount Yotei offering flexible rebooking for all Although sharks are present here year-round, is the highest mountain in Hokkaido and offers bookings made up to December 31, July sees an influx of sharks descend on this the longest vertical descent in the region. 2020. Under the policy, travellers narrow passageway, creating opportunities Those who wish to attempt skiing from the departing before December 31, for brave divers to get up close and personal. mountain, must first scale the edge to the 2020, can cancel and rebook up to www.tahititourisme.uk/en-gb mountain peak, which takes between six to 14 days prior to departure, while eight hours. Around 100 skiers attempt this travellers departing between Get a bike dirty in Pittsburgh thrilling experience each year. The après ski January 1 and December 31, 2021, Your clients can celebrate Pittsburgh’s new Hokkaido experience, with a dip in volcanic hot can cancel and rebook up to 30 ordinance that officially permits bicycles off spring baths and the famous Hokkaido plum days prior to departure. the pavement and onto city parkland by wine, should not be missed. taking a two-wheeler to Frick Park – the city’s www.japan.travel/en/uk/ www.gadventures.co.uk
A whole new (surfing) world in Costa Rica PLAYA HERMOSA in Costa Rica has been awarded the next ‘World Surfing Reserve’ title by Save The Waves, an international non-profit organisation dedicated to protecting surf eco-systems across the world. It is the first beach in Central America and the world's thirteenth to hold this title. Playa Hermosa, located on the central Pacific coast of Costa Rica, has won the title due to its consistent waves, rich biodiversity, clear conservation vision and strong community support. Every year, a wide variety of surf communities submit an application to receive the WSR title, which is awarded to just one destination. www.visitcostarica.com/uk S04 TB 23 10 2020 Cyprus_Layout 1 21/10/2020 12:27 Page 13 S04 TB 23 10 2020 Cyprus_Layout 1 21/10/2020 12:28 Page 14
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Windjammer Landing SWIM, SWING & SAIL launches breathwork programme The diverse natural beauty and landscapes of 115 islands, WINDJAMMER LANDING Villa alongside its 'eternal summer' climate, make the Seychelles the Beach Resort on the Eastern ideal sports destination. Caribbean island of St Lucia, has created a unique programme combining wellness, breathwork and diving for the ultimate, therapeutic underwater experience. Working together, the wellness and diving teams at the property have created a powerful programme designed to harness the power of breathwork to enhance the diving experience and the beauty of the underwater environs. The ‘Underwater Breathwork Programme’ is an offering for experienced divers, or wellness enthusiasts looking for a HAVING JUST reopened its borders to UK more irregular, with many boulders dotted unique experience. travellers, from October 1, sun-soaked along the shores, which offers up some great Based around a sunrise dive, Seychelles offers a host of activities for your coastal swims. which takes place in the early energetic clients to enjoy. Snorkelling and diving are fantastic morning in calm and tranquil activities too because of the beaches’ warm, waters, the programme starts with Go for golf clear waters and the diverse marine life, both an initial briefing. This takes place As well as the outstanding nature and perfect above and under the ocean's surface. on the boat with expert instructor weather, friendly hospitality and world-class Eget Martyr, the Windjammer golf courses make the Seychelles a golf Smooth sailing lover's dream. Travellers can choose from the Since the Seychelles' 115 islands are outside spectacular 18-hole Constance Lemuria on of the cyclone belt, it's all smooth sailing. The Praslin island and the nine-hole Seychelles Seychelles' inner islands offer miles of scenic Golf Club on Mahe. coastline with safe anchorages and many stunning beaches, secret coves and grottoes. Serene swimming With less than 32 miles between mooring Different to most island groups around the grounds, the inner islands offer safe and easy globe which are volcanic, the Seychelles are sailing too. There are various boat charter predominantly coralline, with 74 of the islands companies on Mahe and Praslin, which offer Landing resident dive expert, being made of coral. All of these are low-lying bareboat, crewed boat and day charters. Full who has over 25 years of and uninhabited, retaining their remarkable gear and amenities on board for a safe and experience in the scuba diving and beauty. Meanwhile, 41 of the inner islands are comfortable cruise are provided. hospitality industry. known as being granitic. Still a beauty to behold, this ultimately means the coastline is www.seychelles.travel www.windjammer-landing.com
Under the desert sky at AlUla ALULA, AN open-air museum in the north-west of Saudi Arabia, which includes the country’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site, will officially reopen and welcome visitors. Adventure tourists are specifically catered for at this destination, whether it’s tearing around the sandscapes in a desert buggy, or taking to the skies in a vintage light aircraft to see volcanic craters and keyhole tombs in the lava fields of Harrat Khaybar. For families, Hijrat Noura, or Princess Noura Farm, located close to Hegra, offers a chance to get up close and personal with the local flora and fauna. Winter Park, an experience developed for the Winter at Tantora festival, will also make a comeback as a more permanent attraction, offering a casual open-air atmosphere for food trucks and art installations. www.experiencealula.com S04 TB 23 10 2020 Cyprus_Layout 1 21/10/2020 12:28 Page 15 S04 TB 23 10 2020 Cyprus_Layout 1 21/10/2020 12:28 Page 16
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‘All Year Sun’ with DIVE INTO LARNAKA Olympic Holidays OLYMPIC HOLIDAYS released its Shipwrecks, fascinating sea caves and a rich marine life new ‘All Year Sun’ brochure, with – a look inside Larnaka’s underwater world. more traditional hotels to meet customers’ demand for smaller, ENTITLED ‘LARNAKA’S authentic stays in the company’s fascinating underwater heartland – Cyprus. world’, Larnaka Tourism Managing director, Michael Board (LTB) has launched a Vinales, said, “Demand for Cyprus new video on various social has remained strong for 2020, media platforms to despite the requirements to showcase five of the most provide a negative COVID-19 test popular shipwrecks, as well on arrival, as it remains on the UK Larnaka is a diving haven for enthusiasts around the world. as the rich marine life that travel corridor list, so no draws divers to this Cyprus depth of just 13 metres, 165-metre ferry was carrying quarantine is required. Winter sun region’s shores each year. aimed at creating the first 108 articulated lorries with a 2020 and bookings through into The video begins with swimming reef in Cyprus. variety of cargo from military 2021 are looking strong for the HMS Cricket, a WW1 British In the caves located in equipment to cars, food and destination and we feel that survivor ship that was later the sea area of Pyla, divers including one million hen Olympic’s price parity with our used as a target practice for can marvel at stalagmites eggs, most perfectly trade partners, our deposits from the British Air Force, RAF, in and stalactites, plus preserved. Over the four £89 and the variety of airlines Larnaka Bay before sinking in gorges and see larger fish decades, a large variety of (including BA), durations and 1947 due to bad weather. It is among the rocks. marine life has colonised this departure airports we can offer now surrounded by a rich The video also shows the wreck, including lionfish, customers makes us an marine life, including legendary shipwreck barracuda, starfish, turtles, appealing option. Cyprus also has octopuses, lionfish, starfish, Zenobia, listed in the top 10 and octopuses,” added Nana the appeal of being a popular and sea bream. diving wrecks of the world. Asmeni Pavlou from the LTB. year-round destination, with its There are a further two “Zenobia was a Swedish Larnaka continues to climate, plethora of beaches and recently acquired vessels roll-on-roll-off ferry that sank welcome British tourists, with it being just a four-hour flight shown in the clip: LEF1 and on her maiden voyage in provided they test before from the UK, it’s an attractive Elpida. They were sunk in 1980 and nicknamed, ‘The they travel. choice in winter, as well as the December 2019 and have Titanic of the Mediterranean’. summer months.” already attracted marine life. She is in the port of Larnaka, To view the video, visit the Elpida sank to a depth of lying on her portside on a flat LarnakaTourism official www.olympicholidays.com/destina 32 metres, while LEF1 is at a bed of sand and rock. The YouTube channel. tion/cyprus S05 TB 23 10 2020 Cruise_Layout 1 21/10/2020 12:32 Page 17
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Luxe-living in Paphos APHRODITE’S ISLE with Planet Holidays Newmarket’s trip to Cyprus will see your clients enjoying a mix PLANET HOLIDAYS is offering a stay at the five-star Almyra Hotel of both cultural and historical sights, as well as plenty of in Paphos. opportunities to soak up some sun. Almyra is set across eight acres of lush gardens on a sun-drenched coastal landform on Cyprus' southwest coast, with sprawling views across the bay. The hotel is a family-friendly destination, catering to guests of all ages. In particular, they offer age-specific kids’ clubs and adventure outposts (from four months to teens) to ensure maximum ‘time-out’ for children, meaning that parents will get well- earned rest. The hotel’s philosophy of personalised care means that hotel staff will actively pride themselves on individualising every experience for each guest – whatever the age or needs. Planet Holidays offers a holiday for the family from £3,365, in a Family Inland View Room, with flights from Gatwick to Paphos departing March 31, 2021. TRAVELLERS CAN discover the delights of Cyprus and its charms on two other optional Aphrodite’s Isle on Newmarket’s escorted excursions, Newmarket’s holiday is the holiday to one of the Mediterranean’s most perfect break in the winter sun. favoured corners – the island of Cyprus. For departure dates in 2021, the tour From your client’s base in the coastal consists of eight days, and is priced from resort of Paphos, on Cyprus' south west £515 per person. coast, they will enjoy three excursions in the The price includes, seven nights' dinner; company of their tour manager. They will be bed-and-breakfast accommodation at your able to discover Paphos' fascinating history client’s chosen hotel, with upgrade hotels and its UNESCO-listed old town, explore the available; return flights to Paphos; The hotel currently has an snow-capped Troodos Mountains, journey to comfortable, air-conditioned coach travel and offer whereby all bed-and- Aphrodite’s birthplace, and visit lively transfers throughout; and, travellers will be breakfast packages are upgraded Limassol. fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour to half-board. With plenty of time for relaxation, and the manager. chance to get to know even more about www.newmarketholidays.co.uk www.planet-holidays.co.uk
Jet2 NissiBlu Beach Resort in Aiya Napa PART OF the Luxe Collection, Jet2holidays is offering a stay at the NissiBlu Beach Resort, which provides modern accommodation in a stunning location, overlooking the Blue Flag Nissi Beach in Aiya Napa. The hotel promises a stay within a tranquil atmosphere, enhanced by amazing views and direct access to the beach. Located just 300m from the nearest shops, bars and restaurants, and 2.5km from the lively centre of Ayia Napa, the resort offers activities for families and couples. A sample package with Jet2holidays is seven nights, bed-and-breakfast, with departures from Stansted, flying out on November 21. The price is from £379 per person, based on two sharing. www.jet2holidays.com S05 TB 23 10 2020 Cruise_Layout 1 21/10/2020 12:32 Page 18
18 BULLETIN INTERVIEW OCTOBER 23 2020 | travelbulletin.co.uk In the hot seat with... Colin Stewart LATA Expo
FUTURE FORERUNNERS At the LATA Expo, Natalie Chalk spoke to LATA chairman, Colin Stewart about the role of travel agents in bringing back business to the travel and tourism industry
AS THE travel industry goes Travel Bulletin, he said that provide that expertise. Their TB: What’s been great through one of the most travel agents are the key that influence and their about LATA Expo this year challenging times, the LATA will unlock the industry. relationship with airlines and after having to go online? Expo moved online this year. tour operators puts them in a CS: “It’s getting people The week-long conference, Travel Bulletin (TB): What position to rebuild back to thinking about travel. that promotes travel and role does the travel agent confidence in travel and help We have had 2,500 tourism in Latin America, play in the recovery the consumer. Some of the scheduled meetings, heard from tourism process? biggest concerns are: Is it engagement is high and the ministers, tour operators and Colin Stewart (CS): “Trust is safe to travel and am I going feedback has been positive. travel experts. the new currency. People to be safe? People will flock It’s been great.” LATA chairman, Colin have been hurt and burnt to agents for their expertise.” Stewart, said earlier on, that and the impact of Covid has www.lataexpo.travel airport testing was the meant that people’s TB: What more could the solution to restarting air confidence has been industry be doing? travel, but he also revealed damaged and their ability to CS: “We need to be one LATA Expo fast facts the importance of the travel travel freely. They will be voice. It’s an industry issue. agent’s role in the industry. looking for reassurances If we look at the campaigns 2025: The forecast Speaking exclusively to from experts. Travel agents out there to save travel they recovery date for travel. are all good. They are all 1 in 10: 10% of all jobs on trying to instil change. If I’m the planet are in travel. a decision maker in $300,000/£235,000: The government and I have 12 amount airlines are losing different messages then per minute. that’s not a unified industry 97%: The drop in air and where do we start? What traffic in Latin America in is the key driver to April 2020. restarting? For me it’s testing 2,500: The number of pre-and-post-testing- LATA Expo Zoom departure. Saving jobs is meetings over five days. important and reducing $3.6trillion/£2.8trillion: costs. There is work to be Spending power of the done. But I think it’s an LGTBQ+ market. opportunity and I don’t think *Figures from LATA Expo, it is happening now to bring IGLTA it all together.” S05 TB 23 10 2020 Cruise_Layout 1 21/10/2020 12:32 Page 19
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Peru gets ready to GREAT EXPECTATIONS unlock Machu Picchu in November 2021 will be a crucial year for shaping the future of travel AFTER BEING locked down for across every market. Natalie Chalk reports on the eight months, Peru’s most iconic trends from LATA Expo 2020, with Latin American operators tourist destination, Machu keen to meet the challenges. Picchu, looks set to finally reopen next month. Visitors can once again trek to the “lost” Incan citadel high up in the Andes in the region of Cusco. The reopening comes as the Peruvian government announced that the UNESCO World Heritage Site had received a “Safe Travels” seal of approval from the World Travel and Tourism Council. An exact November date for the reopening was not given. Minister, Rocío Barrios, said, “We are going to come back, it is time. Tourism is the economic activity that has suffered the most from the coronavirus pandemic. For this reason, and for its reactivation, we want to offer visitors the best 2021 WILL be a pivotal year for the travel regional lockdowns – and not shut down, as sector, if it is to meet its 2025 recovery target, was the case in April, where 97% of air traffic according to industry leaders who stopped across Latin America, according to participated in this year’s LATA Expo 2020. figures from PR agency MMGY Hills Balfour. This year, the event for the Latin American Managing director, Caroline Moultrie, said travel sector was held online. the industry needs to “hone in on what’s Patterns will emerge to help travel agents working” if it is to meet the forecast 2025 sell holidays that travellers will feel confident recovery date, when the industry is thought to to book and safe to take in the New Year. return to 2019 levels. Trends such as putting health first are Speaking at LATA Expo 2020, she said, “This already shaping the future of the industry. is the nut we have to crack. We have to look at possible travel experience, with Another change coming to light is a move to this as a “we will come out of this”, to hone in quality tourist destinations and a travel by “invitation not inspiration” model, on what it is that will help restart travel. 2021 is services and complying with strict whereby holidaymakers select destinations going to be a pivotal year for everyone – the biosecurity protocols.” where they are welcomed back by locals. airlines particularly – but if we don’t get a To be able to visit Peru and Aviation and tour operators will have strong 2021, the foundations for 2022 and Macchu Pichu, visitors will learned lessons and will be able to react beyond start to get ever more worrying.” require a negative PCR quickly to adapt to Covid-19 outbreaks and www.lataexpo.travel coronavirus test on arrival.
Pack for Panama: Holidaymakers welcomed back after seven months PANAMA WELCOMES back tourists from around the world last week, seven months after flight routes were shut down due to the pandemic. As the Latin America region begins to open up, the Central American destination resumed international flights on Monday, October 12. A negative COVID-19 test is required on arrival, or a seven-day quarantine in a hotel provided by the Panamanian government, at no cost to travellers. With sandy beaches, ancient ruins, wildlife and the famous canal, the country has reopened having received the stamp of approval from the World Travel & Tourism Council. The country’s authorities have also implemented health and safety protocols throughout the country. www.visitpanama.com/information/travel-guidelines S05 TB 23 10 2020 Cruise_Layout 1 21/10/2020 12:32 Page 20
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Celestyal Experience EUROPEAN WONDERS to debut in 2021 CELESTYAL CRUISES’ new A tour of Artstetten Castle in Austria, visits to traditional Dutch ship, Celestyal Experience, windmills, or viewing WWI memorials in Belgium, Scenic’s 2022 will set sail on March 6, 2021. European river cruising programme has something to suit all tastes. The ship’s first sailing of the 2021 season will be the SCENIC LUXURY Cruises and Tours has seven-night “Three opened bookings for its 2022 European river Continents” itinerary, calling cruising programme, six months ahead of on Greece (Athens and schedule, providing agents with further Rhodes), Turkey (Kusadasi), flexibility for rebooking and selling. Israel (Ashdod), Egypt (Port The early release of the 2022 programme Said) and Cyprus (Limassol). provides guests with more access to their Beginning on April 3, 2021, preferred river cruise itinerary, sailing dates Celestyal Experience will set and choice of spacious suite. All future sail on the seven-night bookings are covered by the luxury cruise “Idyllic Aegean” itinerary, line’s ‘Deposit Protection Plan.’ visiting Athens, Rhodes, the Dutch countryside. Prices start from Crete (Agios Nikolaos), Romantic Rhine & Moselle £3,820 per person, based on the Santorini, Milos, Mykonos History buffs will have the chance to visit the November 7, 2022 departure on the and Kusadasi (Ephesus). poignant WWI memorials in the Belgian towns Scenic Opal Space-Ship, travelling from of Ypres and Passchendaele, as part of the Amsterdam to Budapest. 'Romantic Rhine & Moselle' river cruise. A visit to the Netherlands American Cemetery and Gems of the Danube Memorial near Maastricht provides insight into Guests can enjoy a behind the scenes tour of the WWII American soldiers who fought here, Artstetten Castle (Austria) to hear family tales, followed by a visit to the Eben Emael Fortress, directly from one of the current owners, while which was built to protect from German taking a look inside the family crypt on the invasion. The price starts from £3,920 per person. eight-day 'Gems of the Danube' itinerary. The price starts from £2,370 per person, based on For a limited period, the Jewels of Europe the April 18, 2022 departure on the Scenic company offers an all- The 15-day 'Jewels of Europe' voyage Crystal Space-Ship, travelling from inclusive launch price, which allows guests to journey outside of Nuremberg to Budapest via Austria. starts at £519 per person. Amsterdam to the village of Schermerhorn for authentic windmills and idyllic views of www.scenic.co.uk www.celestyalcruises.uk/en-uk S06 TB 23 10 2020 Cruise 01_Layout 1 21/10/2020 13:30 Page 21
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Festive cheer with Tui PREVIEW THE WORLD River Cruises TUI RIVER Cruises revealed details of its winter 2021 programme of four, new Christmas Day and New Year itineraries, in addition to their two Christmas market itineraries, 'Mistletoe & Rhine' and 'Yuletide Wonders', all taking place on the Rhine. Onboard, your cruisers can expect traditional mulled wine, festive film screenings and a decorated Christmas tree in the REGENT SEVEN Seas Cruises has given its record, so we know there is incredible pent- atrium. The river cruise line will also trade partners an exclusive insight into their up demand for the Regent all-inclusive, be offering delicious regional 2022/2023 new season launch, with a short ultra-luxury cruise experience. Christmas dishes in the restaurants video series. “We want to put our travel partners in the and your guests can enjoy local The series of 10-minute educational videos best possible position to capitalise on this traditional Christmas entertainment. are now live on the RegenTrade Facebook ahead of the launch of our new 2022-2023 River cruise bookings come with page, offering sales tips and insights into the season. We believe these short videos, £85 credit per five-night itinerary new season voyages. packed with sales tips and exclusive insights, and £120 credit per seven-day Paul Beale, senior director of sales UK, will stand agents in good stead for the launch itinerary to put towards any shore Regent Seven Seas Cruises, said, “The recent of the new season to their customers keen to excursion bookings. launch of our 2023 World Cruise shattered the return to the seven seas with Regent,” he For more information, visit previous world cruise opening day booking added. www.RSSC.com www.tui.co.uk S06 TB 23 10 2020 Cruise 01_Layout 1 21/10/2020 13:31 Page 22
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Salute the sun on Princess Cruises’ new sailings Dreaming of Dover PRINCESS CRUISES has HURTIGRUTEN HAS added a announced a new summer new adventurous British Isles season of cruises, itinerary to its Dover departing from Los Angeles departures programme, with in 2021. Offering a variety of sailings departing on April 27, voyages to Mexico, July 4 and August 1, 2021, California Coast and Alaska, onboard the refurbished travellers can choose from MS Maud. seven-day, getaway The cruise will take guests adventures and longer, to a range of inaccessible 14-day voyages. places in England, Wales, On sale now, the cruise Northern Ireland, the Isle of line with the longest history Man, the Republic of Ireland, of sailing from the Port of Scotland and the Hebrides, Los Angeles, is offering its visiting picturesque villages, summer season of sailings, season includes 23 in California, with an towns and isolated islands, perfect for those looking for departures, and Princess is opportunity to stay overnight along with the ability to enjoy a holidays onboard currently the only west coast in Cabo San Lucas. series of excursions during the MedallionClass Crown cruise line offering port stops voyage. Princess. The summer 2021 in San Diego and Monterey www.princess.com www.hurtigruten.co.uk
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Jeanette Ratcliffe Matt Gill Publisher Senior Account Manager [email protected] [email protected] Climbing to the top of Tintagel Castle in Cornwall. Cycling around the Lake District.
Georgia Lewis Bill Coad Managing Editor - News Account Manager [email protected] [email protected] Bamburgh Beach followed by a night out in Newcastle! Port Isaac walk in Cornwall.
Mariam Ahmad Sarah Terry Assistant Editor - News Account Manager [email protected] [email protected] Hiking around the Lake District, it’s stunning there. Scottish dancing.
Simon Eddolls Hannah Carter Sales Director Events Coordinator [email protected] [email protected] Zip World in South Wales. Kayaking to Looe Island.
Tim Podger Ashweenee Beerjeraz Account Manager - Far East Events Assistant [email protected] [email protected] Climb up Snowdon in the dark to then see the sunrise. Sea kayaking in the Isle of Man.
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