Whether you didn’t quite get around to booking your summer holiday or you can’t get enough of jetting off somewhere new, a winter holiday is the perfect time to get away – whether it’s to get that extra dose of vitamin D or to soak up the winter festivities. But where do you go? We’ve listed our favourite winter breaks, from winter sun, skiing and Christmas markets, there’s plenty to choose from. DUBAI Dubai only experiences two seasons, hot and [...]
Iceland is the ultimate winter holiday; imagine volcanic landscapes, thermal lagoons, geysers erupting and of course, the spectacular Northern Lights. It’s home to some of the clearest and brightest of skies too – so although chilly, the days will be fresh, making the scenery even more incredible. Very much a travel hotspot, we can absolutely understand why – the destination offers something completely different to the norm! So, if you’re in the search of a unique getaway, Iceland could be [...]
Gin Ford making memories in Kenya November 2017 Thornton's Travel, Chew Magna For all clients wishing to go on safari, this is one of the best locations for viewing game I have ever seen. Amboseli National Park was our first stop home of the elephants. The park is very dry in parts especially at this time of the yea, apart from elephants we viewed lions, zebra, springbok, wilder beast and hippos. For this area I would highly recommend [...]
Travelsphere New England tour Thornton’s Travel preferred Tour Company DISCOVER NEW ENGLAND 14 DAYS FROM £2,749 VARIED DATES AVAILABLE IN 2019, GUARANTEED DEPARTURES DAY 1 UK/BOSTON Today you'll fly to Boston. On arrival we'll transfer you to your hotel in the newly developed Seaport District. DAY 2 BOSTON & OGUNQUIT You'll see many of Boston's highlights on a sightseeing tour this morning. We'll travel along the famous Freedom Trail and visit Beacon Hill, Quincy Market [...]
Everyday life can be busy with work, family and everything in between! Holidays are often that much-needed break that keeps you daydreaming, motivated and excited for the future. But when is the best time to book in 2019, or 2020? Is there one? Rest assured, this blog is here to help you way up your options.! Should you book your 2019 holiday early or late? The pros of booking your holiday early Booking early means that there are more seats [...]
How often have you gone on holiday desperately in need of some relaxation time, only to feel incapable of unwinding? Modern life is often hectic, and work obligations overwhelming, making it hard to set time aside for that much needed rest and recuperation. Surrounded by endless to-do lists and plagued with inbox alerts, you simply may not remember how to switch off and relax on holiday. In this blog we’ll teach you how to enjoy a truly tech-free retreat and [...]
We’ve all been there. You’ve packed and re-packed the same bag multiple times to make sure everything is there. And yet somehow, as soon as you step on that plane you realise you’ve forgotten something. Whether you’re the type to leave packing until the last minute or you like to be prepared weeks before you set off, it’s easy for certain items to slip your mind. Packing efficiently and thoroughly isn’t always as simple as it may seem, particularly [...]
It’s incredible how songs can bring you right back to a moment: A road trip with friends, a lounge by the pool, building sandcastles with the kids… that time dad burnt all the food on the BBQ! No matter what you’re doing this summer, there’s always a holiday playlist that will lift the mood, put you at ease, and bring everyone together. With this in mind, we’ve pulled together two playlists we love to play on our summer cruises [...]
Why Everyone Should Use a Travel Agent in 2018 by Cheryl Rosen / October 25, 2017 Photo: Shutterstock As business for 2018 begins to build, we asked travel agents why they think travelers should never travel without an advisor behind them heading into the New Year. Here’s what they said: 1. Storms and natural disasters are making travel more difficult. This year has been a particularly tough one for travel, with natural disasters and system failures overwhelming some suppliers. But travel agents have [...]
I have just returned from a fantastic trip to Corsica with Mark Warner holidays, staying in the North of Corsica in the beautiful resort of San Lacianu. Travelling on Mark Warner's very own British Airways charter from London Heathrow and then a very short transfer to the San Lucianu resort in Corsica. The resort itself is one of the smaller Mark Warner resorts and the Superior Rooms have recently been refurbished. I would highly recommend upgrading to one of these; [...]
