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Berkhamsted’s Travel Experts 'The Modern Travel Agent', est 1994. Specialising in tailor made holidays, cruise and escorted tours - and advocators of responsible travel.
It feels that they have been on somewhat of a meteoric rise over the last 10 years, but Jet2 has just announced possibly one of the most important base announcements in its history – it’s to start flying its own services from Gatwick from next summer. This year we had Jet2 operating a limited…
Jet2’s New Gatwick Base for Summer 2026
It feels that they have been on somewhat of a meteoric rise over the last 10 years, but Jet2 has just announced possibly one of the most important base announcements in its history – it’s to start flying its own services from Gatwick from next summer. This year we had Jet2 operating a limited programme […]
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November 18, 2025 at 1:15 PM
It feels that they have been on somewhat of a meteoric rise over the last 10 years, but Jet2 has just announced possibly one of the most important base announcements in its history – it’s to start flying its own services from Gatwick from next summer. This year we had Jet2 operating a limited…
‘The Warmest Welcome At Sea’. That’s the claim that Ambassador Cruise Line has for all their cruises, as they set sail for fly-cruising to the Caribbean for the first time. As many of you know, I sailed with Ambassador on their smaller UK-based ship, the Ambition, this time last year and can…
Ambassador’s Caribbean Fly-Cruise
‘The Warmest Welcome At Sea’. That’s the claim that Ambassador Cruise Line has for all their cruises, as they set sail for fly-cruising to the Caribbean for the first time. As many of you know, I sailed with Ambassador on their smaller UK-based ship, the Ambition, this time last year and can confirm the claim […]
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November 15, 2025 at 2:30 PM
‘The Warmest Welcome At Sea’. That’s the claim that Ambassador Cruise Line has for all their cruises, as they set sail for fly-cruising to the Caribbean for the first time. As many of you know, I sailed with Ambassador on their smaller UK-based ship, the Ambition, this time last year and can…
Keep it simple, stupid! That was the traditional and pure sense of a low-cost airline, to keep costs low, everything was the same – a one-aircraft fleet, simple onboard service, and an efficient all-economy onboard layout. Before the low-cost model transferred to Europe in the 90s, Southwest…
What if a budget airline had business class?
Keep it simple, stupid! That was the traditional and pure sense of a low-cost airline, to keep costs low, everything was the same – a one-aircraft fleet, simple onboard service, and an efficient all-economy onboard layout. Before the low-cost model transferred to Europe in the 90s, Southwest Airlines was really the pioneer of the low-cost […]
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November 12, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Keep it simple, stupid! That was the traditional and pure sense of a low-cost airline, to keep costs low, everything was the same – a one-aircraft fleet, simple onboard service, and an efficient all-economy onboard layout. Before the low-cost model transferred to Europe in the 90s, Southwest…
In last week’s edition, I wrote about my recent experience on board Crystal Symphony, the history of the ship, the various suites and facilities and in this edition, the culinary experience. This is one of the big draws for clients choosing the Crystal Cruises product, from the moment you board,…
Dining Onboard Crystal Symphony
In last week’s edition, I wrote about my recent experience on board Crystal Symphony, the history of the ship, the various suites and facilities and in this edition, the culinary experience. This is one of the big draws for clients choosing the Crystal Cruises product, from the moment you board, dining on the Crystal Symphony […]
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November 8, 2025 at 10:14 AM
In last week’s edition, I wrote about my recent experience on board Crystal Symphony, the history of the ship, the various suites and facilities and in this edition, the culinary experience. This is one of the big draws for clients choosing the Crystal Cruises product, from the moment you board,…
In last week’s edition, I talked about the history and relaunch of the Crystal Cruises brand back into the luxury cruise market. This week, I describe my recent experience. I’ll take you through the onboard facilities and then dive deep into the suite categories, amenities, recreational activities,…
Onboard the Crystal Symphony
In last week’s edition, I talked about the history and relaunch of the Crystal Cruises brand back into the luxury cruise market. This week, I describe my recent experience. I’ll take you through the onboard facilities and then dive deep into the suite categories, amenities, recreational activities, and wellness spa, along with my personal impressions […]
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November 1, 2025 at 6:41 AM
In last week’s edition, I talked about the history and relaunch of the Crystal Cruises brand back into the luxury cruise market. This week, I describe my recent experience. I’ll take you through the onboard facilities and then dive deep into the suite categories, amenities, recreational activities,…
Virgin Atlantic has announced it’s to fly to Phuket in Thailand from next winter. It follows recent other leisure-oriented additions of Cape Town and the Maldives, and will be its second destination in Asia, with Seoul being a new destination next year. The new three-weekly service from London…
Virgin Atlantic adds Phuket for Winter 2026
Virgin Atlantic has announced it’s to fly to Phuket in Thailand from next winter. It follows recent other leisure-oriented additions of Cape Town and the Maldives, and will be its second destination in Asia, with Seoul being a new destination next year. The new three-weekly service from London Heathrow will start on the 18th October, […]
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October 31, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Virgin Atlantic has announced it’s to fly to Phuket in Thailand from next winter. It follows recent other leisure-oriented additions of Cape Town and the Maldives, and will be its second destination in Asia, with Seoul being a new destination next year. The new three-weekly service from London…
The new Italian national airline – ITA has confirmed it’s to operate from London Heathrow next year, with a new twice-daily service to Rome Fiumicino. Now part of the Lufthansa Group of airlines, ITA will operate twice a day from Terminal 2 – alongside its other Lufthansa partners (Lufthansa,…
National Italian Airline Returns to Heathrow, with new Rome service
The new Italian national airline – ITA has confirmed it’s to operate from London Heathrow next year, with a new twice-daily service to Rome Fiumicino. Now part of the Lufthansa Group of airlines, ITA will operate twice a day from Terminal 2 – alongside its other Lufthansa partners (Lufthansa, Eurowings, Austrian, Swiss, Brussels Airlines) – […]
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October 29, 2025 at 9:50 AM
The new Italian national airline – ITA has confirmed it’s to operate from London Heathrow next year, with a new twice-daily service to Rome Fiumicino. Now part of the Lufthansa Group of airlines, ITA will operate twice a day from Terminal 2 – alongside its other Lufthansa partners (Lufthansa,…
So here we are on another cruise! It might not appear to be work, but it is important for us as a company to experience the different cruise lines and what they have to offer our clients. This year, we have made a specific commitment to broadening our knowledge on the more upmarket smaller ships […]
Introducing Crystal Symphony & Crystal Cruises
So here we are on another cruise! It might not appear to be work, but it is important for us as a company to experience the different cruise lines and what they have to offer our clients. This year, we have made a specific commitment to broadening our knowledge on the more upmarket smaller ships […]
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October 25, 2025 at 10:15 AM
So here we are on another cruise! It might not appear to be work, but it is important for us as a company to experience the different cruise lines and what they have to offer our clients. This year, we have made a specific commitment to broadening our knowledge on the more upmarket smaller ships […]
Each year, ABTA conducts wide-reaching research to find out why, when, where, how and if we travel, which is compiled into the annual ‘Holiday Habits’ report. Although the first report was conducted pre-pandemic, it was influential in understanding how travel patterns had changed, and what…
What were the years travel trends?
Each year, ABTA conducts wide-reaching research to find out why, when, where, how and if we travel, which is compiled into the annual ‘Holiday Habits’ report. Although the first report was conducted pre-pandemic, it was influential in understanding how travel patterns had changed, and what travellers’ priorities are and were as travel restarted. Now we […]
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October 22, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Each year, ABTA conducts wide-reaching research to find out why, when, where, how and if we travel, which is compiled into the annual ‘Holiday Habits’ report. Although the first report was conducted pre-pandemic, it was influential in understanding how travel patterns had changed, and what…
Although it can be extremely cold in the middle of winter, New York is amazingly good value usually from New Year through to about Easter. The flights are cheaper, and the hotel rates are also considerably lower – sometimes a third of the price you would be paying through some of the big events and…
What’s opening on Broadway this winter?
Although it can be extremely cold in the middle of winter, New York is amazingly good value usually from New Year through to about Easter. The flights are cheaper, and the hotel rates are also considerably lower – sometimes a third of the price you would be paying through some of the big events and […]
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October 20, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Although it can be extremely cold in the middle of winter, New York is amazingly good value usually from New Year through to about Easter. The flights are cheaper, and the hotel rates are also considerably lower – sometimes a third of the price you would be paying through some of the big events and…
Although we spend most of our time at our family home on the Algarve, we do like to get out and explore the different regions of Portugal. This autumn, due to family illness we were limited as to have far we could travel and therefore needed to find a location within a couple of hours’ […]
Jackie and David’s Visit to Vila Nova da Milfontes
Although we spend most of our time at our family home on the Algarve, we do like to get out and explore the different regions of Portugal. This autumn, due to family illness we were limited as to have far we could travel and therefore needed to find a location within a couple of hours’ […]
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October 18, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Although we spend most of our time at our family home on the Algarve, we do like to get out and explore the different regions of Portugal. This autumn, due to family illness we were limited as to have far we could travel and therefore needed to find a location within a couple of hours’ […]
Last week I was delighted to join Africa & Beyond, our preferred African tour operator partner for their first-ever brochure launch. We have worked with Jamie and his team for over twenty years and trust them completely with their expertise in southern and eastern Africa. The new brochure, entitle…
Africa & Beyond Brochure Launch
Last week I was delighted to join Africa & Beyond, our preferred African tour operator partner for their first-ever brochure launch. We have worked with Jamie and his team for over twenty years and trust them completely with their expertise in southern and eastern Africa. The new brochure, entitle ‘Distinguished Journeys’ highlights the finest places […]
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October 14, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Last week I was delighted to join Africa & Beyond, our preferred African tour operator partner for their first-ever brochure launch. We have worked with Jamie and his team for over twenty years and trust them completely with their expertise in southern and eastern Africa. The new brochure, entitle…
This weekend, after a much delayed start, the process for entering the Schengen area is to change as part of a process of digitalising the European borders. The introduction of the Entry/Exit System is the first element of this modernisation, which takes effect from Sunday 12 October. This is going…
EES (European Entry/Exit System)
This weekend, after a much delayed start, the process for entering the Schengen area is to change as part of a process of digitalising the European borders. The introduction of the Entry/Exit System is the first element of this modernisation, which takes effect from Sunday 12 October. This is going to be a phased roll […]
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October 14, 2025 at 1:07 PM
This weekend, after a much delayed start, the process for entering the Schengen area is to change as part of a process of digitalising the European borders. The introduction of the Entry/Exit System is the first element of this modernisation, which takes effect from Sunday 12 October. This is going…
As we reach the climax of the 2025 championship, and see which of the McLaren drivers will become world champion, the focus is already on next year especially if you’re looking to travel to see a race, maybe for the first time? You’ll see lots of adverts from travel agents all over the internet…
Would you like to see an F1 race in 2026?
As we reach the climax of the 2025 championship, and see which of the McLaren drivers will become world champion, the focus is already on next year especially if you’re looking to travel to see a race, maybe for the first time? You’ll see lots of adverts from travel agents all over the internet about […]
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October 13, 2025 at 9:44 AM
As we reach the climax of the 2025 championship, and see which of the McLaren drivers will become world champion, the focus is already on next year especially if you’re looking to travel to see a race, maybe for the first time? You’ll see lots of adverts from travel agents all over the internet…
Nearly two years ago, we were introduced to Tony Flanagan, the brain behind Magari Tours. When we met, he didn’t initially reveal what the name was going to be, but I instantly loved the concept of travelling to more undiscovered places in Italy and really immersing yourself into their way of life;…
Magari’s 2026/27 Brochure is Out Now!
Nearly two years ago, we were introduced to Tony Flanagan, the brain behind Magari Tours. When we met, he didn’t initially reveal what the name was going to be, but I instantly loved the concept of travelling to more undiscovered places in Italy and really immersing yourself into their way of life; using family-run hotels, […]
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October 5, 2025 at 9:04 AM
Nearly two years ago, we were introduced to Tony Flanagan, the brain behind Magari Tours. When we met, he didn’t initially reveal what the name was going to be, but I instantly loved the concept of travelling to more undiscovered places in Italy and really immersing yourself into their way of life;…
A personal thank you to all who have enquired about the health of David over the past few months. Just a brief summary of his amazing progress to date and to share our experiences of taking ‘critically’ ill in a foreign country! David’s main reason for moving to our home in the Algarve was its […]
An Update on David
A personal thank you to all who have enquired about the health of David over the past few months. Just a brief summary of his amazing progress to date and to share our experiences of taking ‘critically’ ill in a foreign country! David’s main reason for moving to our home in the Algarve was its […]
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October 4, 2025 at 1:34 PM
A personal thank you to all who have enquired about the health of David over the past few months. Just a brief summary of his amazing progress to date and to share our experiences of taking ‘critically’ ill in a foreign country! David’s main reason for moving to our home in the Algarve was its […]
A few weeks back, I received an invitation for a night away at Audley Travel’s charming headquarters in Witney. Last year Audley held a training day at their vibrant London office near Shepherds Bush which was an enlightening experience with inspiration on the unique way Audley approach travel for…
Behind the Scenes of Audley’s Kindred Launch
A few weeks back, I received an invitation for a night away at Audley Travel’s charming headquarters in Witney. Last year Audley held a training day at their vibrant London office near Shepherds Bush which was an enlightening experience with inspiration on the unique way Audley approach travel for pleasure. For those unfamiliar, we’ve proudly […]
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September 28, 2025 at 3:57 PM
A few weeks back, I received an invitation for a night away at Audley Travel’s charming headquarters in Witney. Last year Audley held a training day at their vibrant London office near Shepherds Bush which was an enlightening experience with inspiration on the unique way Audley approach travel for…
This summer, we’ve managed to get on board quite a variety of ships. In May, we were on AE Expeditions’ Greg Mortimer, in June SeaDream I, July saw us sailing on Explora I, and most recently, Oceania Vista. Each of these ships is very different in character, each offering its own take on what life…
Onboard Oceania Vista in Belfast
This summer, we’ve managed to get on board quite a variety of ships. In May, we were on AE Expeditions’ Greg Mortimer, in June SeaDream I, July saw us sailing on Explora I, and most recently, Oceania Vista. Each of these ships is very different in character, each offering its own take on what life […]
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September 18, 2025 at 10:06 AM
This summer, we’ve managed to get on board quite a variety of ships. In May, we were on AE Expeditions’ Greg Mortimer, in June SeaDream I, July saw us sailing on Explora I, and most recently, Oceania Vista. Each of these ships is very different in character, each offering its own take on what life…
Day 1 – Discovering Oslo on Foot We kicked off our first full day in Oslo with a three-hour walking tour, organised by GRJ, which proved to be a great introduction to the city. With our knowledgeable local guide and a small group, we were able to orient ourselves while learning about the…
Exploring Norway, with Great Rail Journeys
Day 1 – Discovering Oslo on Foot We kicked off our first full day in Oslo with a three-hour walking tour, organised by GRJ, which proved to be a great introduction to the city. With our knowledgeable local guide and a small group, we were able to orient ourselves while learning about the fascinating […]
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September 4, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Day 1 – Discovering Oslo on Foot We kicked off our first full day in Oslo with a three-hour walking tour, organised by GRJ, which proved to be a great introduction to the city. With our knowledgeable local guide and a small group, we were able to orient ourselves while learning about the…
Explora Journeys has announced its new Winter 2027/28 Journeys Collection, running from September 2027 to May 2028. The programme introduces brand-new destinations, extended itineraries, and the debut of the brand-new EXPLORA V, which joins a growing fleet designed to redefine luxury travel at sea.…
Explora Journeys 2027/28 Exclusive Pre-Sale
Explora Journeys has announced its new Winter 2027/28 Journeys Collection, running from September 2027 to May 2028. The programme introduces brand-new destinations, extended itineraries, and the debut of the brand-new EXPLORA V, which joins a growing fleet designed to redefine luxury travel at sea. The season marks a milestone with EXPLORA III sailing into Asia […]
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September 3, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Explora Journeys has announced its new Winter 2027/28 Journeys Collection, running from September 2027 to May 2028. The programme introduces brand-new destinations, extended itineraries, and the debut of the brand-new EXPLORA V, which joins a growing fleet designed to redefine luxury travel at sea.…
The travel industry is ever evolving and reflects who we are as people, as a community and as a nation. We saw the growth of mass tourism to the Costa’s in the 70’s, low-cost long-haul travel in the 80’s, cruising in the 90’s and 2000’s and more recently the growth of short breaks fuelled by […]
The Modern Travel Agent
The travel industry is ever evolving and reflects who we are as people, as a community and as a nation. We saw the growth of mass tourism to the Costa’s in the 70’s, low-cost long-haul travel in the 80’s, cruising in the 90’s and 2000’s and more recently the growth of short breaks fuelled by […]
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September 2, 2025 at 11:35 AM
The travel industry is ever evolving and reflects who we are as people, as a community and as a nation. We saw the growth of mass tourism to the Costa’s in the 70’s, low-cost long-haul travel in the 80’s, cruising in the 90’s and 2000’s and more recently the growth of short breaks fuelled by […]
The final port on my short Explora Journeys mini-cruise up the Adriatic was somewhere I have wanted to go for a while. The Croatian port of Rovinj in Istria, the most northern region of Croatia, close to the Italian and Slovenian border. (It’s pronounced Rovine, it’s a silent J when at the end of a…
The Croatian Destination You Should Visit
The final port on my short Explora Journeys mini-cruise up the Adriatic was somewhere I have wanted to go for a while. The Croatian port of Rovinj in Istria, the most northern region of Croatia, close to the Italian and Slovenian border. (It’s pronounced Rovine, it’s a silent J when at the end of a […]
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August 25, 2025 at 4:04 PM
The final port on my short Explora Journeys mini-cruise up the Adriatic was somewhere I have wanted to go for a while. The Croatian port of Rovinj in Istria, the most northern region of Croatia, close to the Italian and Slovenian border. (It’s pronounced Rovine, it’s a silent J when at the end of a…
With high-profile neighbours, you might not of heard of Zadar. It might even surprise you that there is a direct flight from Luton to the city, with easyJet during the summer, and there are a number of good resorts in the area. However, it’s a lovely stop for an afternoon on a cruise – or […]
An Afternoon in Zadar
With high-profile neighbours, you might not of heard of Zadar. It might even surprise you that there is a direct flight from Luton to the city, with easyJet during the summer, and there are a number of good resorts in the area. However, it’s a lovely stop for an afternoon on a cruise – or […]
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August 21, 2025 at 11:12 AM
With high-profile neighbours, you might not of heard of Zadar. It might even surprise you that there is a direct flight from Luton to the city, with easyJet during the summer, and there are a number of good resorts in the area. However, it’s a lovely stop for an afternoon on a cruise – or […]
The starting point for my Explora Journeys cruise was the southern Italian port city of Bari. As one of two major entry points to the Puglia region (along with Brindisi), Bari is somewhat overlooked, but from my short time there, it’s certainly worth a visit, if only for an afternoon. I flew in…
Exploring Beautiful Bari
The starting point for my Explora Journeys cruise was the southern Italian port city of Bari. As one of two major entry points to the Puglia region (along with Brindisi), Bari is somewhat overlooked, but from my short time there, it’s certainly worth a visit, if only for an afternoon. I flew in from Gatwick […]
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August 4, 2025 at 2:48 PM
The starting point for my Explora Journeys cruise was the southern Italian port city of Bari. As one of two major entry points to the Puglia region (along with Brindisi), Bari is somewhat overlooked, but from my short time there, it’s certainly worth a visit, if only for an afternoon. I flew in…
Even for a small ship, there is still a huge amount going on aboard an Explora Journeys ship. This is taken from mid-cruise in July, when we had half a sea day, and the afternoon in Zadar to give an idea of the activities there are for everyone to use. Generally, there is a great […]
What Happens on a Typical Day Onboard Explora I
Even for a small ship, there is still a huge amount going on aboard an Explora Journeys ship. This is taken from mid-cruise in July, when we had half a sea day, and the afternoon in Zadar to give an idea of the activities there are for everyone to use. Generally, there is a great […]
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July 28, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Even for a small ship, there is still a huge amount going on aboard an Explora Journeys ship. This is taken from mid-cruise in July, when we had half a sea day, and the afternoon in Zadar to give an idea of the activities there are for everyone to use. Generally, there is a great […]