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Carlisle Bay enters a new chapter in Antigua

Carlisle Bay enters a new chapter in Antigua

03 November 2026

Set on Antigua’s south coast, Carlisle Bay is entering a new phase, with a multi-million-dollar renovation bringing considered updates to its suites, restaurants, and shared spaces. The work is being completed in stages, allowing the resort to refresh its contemporary Caribbean style while holding on to the warm, attentive service guests know it for. The refresh comes as Carlisle Bay earns recognition from the MICHELIN Guide and Condé Nast Traveller, bringing yet more reasons to book a stay here in 2027.

Why Geneva is a great city break in every season

Why Geneva is a great city break in every season

30 October 2026

With Lake Geneva on one side, mountains on the horizon, and a compact city centre filled with history, museums, restaurants, and some very good chocolate, Geneva has all the ingredients for an easy few days away. It’s a city that changes with the seasons, too. Winter brings cosy cafés and fondue, spring draws you back outside to the lake and parks, summer has a distinctly outdoorsy feel, and autumn transforms the city with warmer colours and plenty of reasons to slow down. So, when is the best time to visit Geneva? The answer might simply be whenever suits you.

What it’s really like to ride the Rocky Mountaineer

What it’s really like to ride the Rocky Mountaineer

30 October 2026

Travelling through western Canada by rail has long been one of those bucket-list experiences, but what is it actually like once you are on board? A group of our Travel Counsellors recently travelled from Vancouver towards the Rockies in GoldLeaf Service, spending two days watching the landscape change from city to countryside, desert, forest, and mountains. And while the scenery is every bit as impressive as you hope, what really stood out was how much care goes into the whole experience.

Get up to £300 towards your 2027 Grecotel holiday

Get up to £300 towards your 2027 Grecotel holiday

30 October 2026

From Athens’ ancient landmarks to the island shores of Corfu and Kos, Greece offers plenty of ways to shape a summer holiday. If you’re considering a Grecotel stay in 2027, now is a good time to plan. Book an eligible holiday with your Travel Counsellor between 21st October and 18th November 2026, and we’ll contribute up to £300 per room towards your stay.

7 must-visit destinations for 2027

7 must-visit destinations for 2027

28 October 2026

A new year of travel is a chance to take a different route: swap the familiar beach break for a stretch of Albania’s Riviera, follow the Silk Road by train, or spend a few days among volcanic lakes in the Azores. These seven destinations are all reachable for a well-planned holiday, yet each offers something that can make a trip feel fresh, from the food and landscapes to the little-known corners between the headline sights. Here are some ideas to get your 2027 plans started.

Travel Counsellors explore Vancouver and the Canadian Rockies

Travel Counsellors explore Vancouver and the Canadian Rockies

23 October 2026

Six days, three cities, one very special train journey, and a lot of incredible scenery in between. A group of Travel Counsellors recently travelled through Western Canada, starting in Vancouver before heading through the Rockies to Jasper, Banff, and finally Calgary. It was a busy few days, but that meant getting a real feel for just how much variety you can pack into a Canada holiday – from mountains and waterfalls to city neighbourhoods, food tours, iconic lakes, and a few unexpected moments along the way.

What to expect from the new Hillside Resort Bodrum

What to expect from the new Hillside Resort Bodrum

23 October 2026

A new name is arriving on the Bodrum Peninsula for summer 2027. Opening in April, Hillside Resort Bodrum brings the Hillside approach to Gündoğan Bay, with sweeping Aegean views, a private beach, generous outdoor spaces, and plenty of ways to spend the day. For guests visiting in its first season, there’s also the excitement of being among the first to experience it.

Discover a different side of Thailand at Anantara Koh Yao Yai

Discover a different side of Thailand at Anantara Koh Yao Yai

23 October 2026

Thailand’s islands are known for beautiful beaches, warm seas, and tropical scenery, but at Anantara Koh Yao Yai Resort & Villas, there is a chance to experience something a little different. Just 35 minutes by boat from Phuket, Koh Yao Yai feels worlds away from the pace of Thailand’s better-known resorts. Rubber plantations, quiet shores, and local villages shape the landscape, while days can be spent discovering the island, heading out across Phang Nga Bay, or simply enjoying the space to slow down. For couples, families, and anyone looking for a Thai island escape, Anantara Koh Yao Yai brings together beautiful surroundings, spacious accommodation, and experiences that make the destination as memorable as the resort itself.

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