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Our favourite rooms at Atlantis, The Palm

20 March 2023

One of our best-loved properties in Dubai, and deservedly so, Atlantis, the Palm is a Dubai icon. The first hotel to be built on Palm island and ocean-themed, it features more than 30 dining options and several of Dubai’s top family attractions, including the Aquaventure Waterpark.

Safari top tips from Travel Counsellors

15 March 2023

Think about the experiences you really want to include as part of your safari holiday. Besides 4x4 game drives, there’s much more variety than you might imagine – there are night drives, walking safaris, water-based safaris in boats, canoes and kayaks, riding safaris, photographic safaris as well as fly camping, and mobile safaris. Not all these experiences are universally available in all safari destinations however, a Travel Counsellor can help match you with the safari that best suits you.

Winter hideaway in southern Thailand

13 March 2023

Winter is a prime time to pack your bags and escape to the ‘Land of Smiles’, renowned for its hospitality and friendliness and one of our top holiday recommendations for a dose of sunshine and Vitamin D.

Fly to Asia with Qatar Airways

13 March 2023

Qatar Airways has long impressed us as a fantastic choice for our customers flying to Asia thanks to its excellent in-flight service.

Why choose the Conrad Chia Laguna

06 March 2023

We’ll let you in on a little secret – April and May are some of the best times of year to visit the large Italian island Sardinia, with spring in full swing or tipping over into early summer, and lots of sunshine to bask in without the high temperatures of high summer – or the crowds.

Portugal’s best cities to visit

06 March 2023

Portugal is among our top recommendations in Europe, whether you’re looking for a couple’s break, a family holiday, a foodie experience, a cultural escape or a beach getaway. And while it’s perhaps best known for the many Blue Flag beaches of its sun-drenched Algarve region, we also think it’s the perfect spot for a city break, in the following fantastic destinations.

Explore Alaska with Oceania

03 March 2023

How about rethinking your summer holiday this year or in 2024 with an escape into the dazzling wilds of icy Alaska courtesy of Oceania, founded in 2002 and now the world’s largest upper premium cruise line – one known for its fleet of small luxury vessels.

Fred. Olsen’s New World Cruise

27 February 2023

We couldn’t be more excited about Fred. Olsen’s new Voyage of Exploration Around the World aboard its magnificent ship Bolette. Setting sail on 6 January 2025 for a glorious 106 nights, it’s been expertly planned by the cruise line’s dedicated team of Journey Planners, piecing together destinations and voyages of discovery linked to famous explorers. Book now to benefit from a launch offer of door-to-door transfers of up to 250 miles and up to £600pp on board spend (T&Cs apply).