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Explore the Med with Virgin Voyages this summer

27 February 2023

Following the unveiling of its new four-night summer sailings through the Med, we’ve taken a look at the other itineraries from Virgin Voyages that travel through the region. These sailings span right through the summer season, catching your ports of call at their finest.

Sail from the UK with Royal Caribbean

27 February 2023

Sailing from the UK with multi-award-winning Royal Caribbean makes a cruise holiday fantastically easy and straightforward, with no airport waits or baggage restrictions to take into account – a real boon for everyone, but especially for those travelling with kids. We’ve looked at some of our favourite Southampton round-trips for May half and the summer holidays, as well as one for those who haven’t tried a cruise before and would like to dip their toes in the water with a short trip across the Channel.

What is the slow travel trend?

27 February 2023

If you like to avoid the tourist traps and enjoy an authentic experience of your destination then slow travel could be for you. This ever-growing trend looks set to replace the need to tick off as many items as possible from a person’s bucket list, and instead emphasizes connection with the people and cultures that you meet along the way.

Delve into Malta’s culture

20 February 2023

Malta is one of our favourite spots in the Mediterranean for a whole array of reasons: just a three-hour flight from the UK, it’s blessed with nearly 300 days of sunshine a year, gorgeous beaches, world-famous diving spots and fantastic food everywhere from cosy little bistros to five Michelin-starred restaurants.

The best Royal Caribbean itineraries for Easter and May half term

20 February 2023

Whenever we’re asked about family cruises, we tell our customers about Royal Caribbean – a multi-award-winning line with some of the most innovative cruise ships at sea. Its 25-plus vessels quash all the myths about cruising, offering a packed menu of activities and entertainment all under one roof: West End-style shows, fantastic food, spacious accommodation, and exhilarating activities and amenities, varying by ship.

Where to go in Europe this Easter

20 February 2023

Easter is a great time take the family to Europe, with great deals to be had, fewer people and milder temperatures than in the summer high season. We’ve round-up some of our all-time favourite destinations in the region for Easter 2023.

The best hotel kids' clubs to take advantage of this Easter

20 February 2023

While your little ones are making new friends at kids’ club and babysitters are ready and waiting to swoop in, mums and dads can sneak off for some quality time and enjoy late-night meals, indulgent spa treatments and refreshing cocktails at the hotel bar. These family-friendly hotels & resorts promise to keep little guests - plus mums and dads - entertained.

Stay at Blue Waters Resort & Spa, Antigua this Spring

20 February 2023

Choose Blue Waters for the fabulous dining, spa with its cliff-edge pool and organic treatments, the yoga pavilion and the white-sand beach. This family favourite resort is known for its consideration and care for families with a great kids club available to make use of, as well as exciting experiences for all the family that can be organised both on the resort or on the island. 

Three Romantic Hotel Picks for Valentine’s Day

14 February 2023

There’s nothing quite like holing up in a lovely hotel with your loved one for a few days or more, and we’ve picked out some of our favourite, tried-and-tested favourites in which to do so, whether you’re looking for a short hop abroad or are in it for the long haul. But we have many more suggestions than these, so just ask your Travel Counsellor for our other inspiring recommendations all around the globe.