Amazing Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi is approx. 7.5-hour direct flight from Heathrow. A lovely great alternative trip from Dubai or even a stopover to the Far East or Australia/New Zealand.
I travelled on Etihad Airways direct to Abu Dhabi, visited the 5* Anantara Eastern Mangroves, which is situated approximately 10 mins away from the airport, 10 mins from city and souks. The owners also planted 100.000 trees in the mangrove and so the view from the hotel is very green and lush. The hotel is very well situated for both business and leisure purposes.
Then we proceeded to the super luxury Anantara Qasr Al Sarab, where the lastest Starwars movie has been filmed, ready for release in December 2015. QAS is approx. 2 hour drive from the airport of from Eastern Mangroves. A fabulous top of the range 5* property, we drove at least 25 minutes into the desert from the main road to finally find the entrance of the hotel. The rooms are beautiful, the air is drier hence it feels much more comfortable. At 46 degrees c in June, it was hot but we still managed to have a great time in the pool. QAS also offers lots of activites such as dune bashing, archery, spas, hammam, a proper ice room spa.
Food is incredibly good at both properties. I highly recommend both properties.
Why visit Morocco?
Are you looking for culture, history, sun, shopping, tantalising cuisine and stunning scenery wrapped up with a touch of adventure and mystery? Look no further for this is Morocco. So near yet so far, in just over three hours from London you can find yourself immersed in an exotic world of palaces, mosques, snake charmers and story tellers.
This North African country has been influenced over the centuries by Berbers, the Roman Empire, French and Spanish. All have left their mark. Morocco has four Imperial Cities, which have been the Capitol at some point in her fascinating history. Our tour of the month, Highlights of Morocco, visits three of them, Marrakech, Rabat and Meknes.
These vibrant cities boast palaces, museums and exciting souks. The Labyrinth of streets showcase vendors offering everything from jewellery, to leather goods, musical instruments to metal work and spices to medicines for every ailment. Bargaining, of course, is all part of the fun!
Whilst western food is available Moroccan cuisine offers delicious stews, couscous and tagines. Lamb, chicken, fish or perhaps a pigeon or camel dish awaits to tantalize your gastronomic senses. Vegetarian dishes are easy to find as many speciality dishes are cooked without meat. Moroccan’s do have a sweet tooth! Sweet pastries and mint tea are not to be missed. Big on flavour and rich on colour you will not go hungry here!
The scenery is stunning as you climb in to the Atlas Mountains. Its snow-capped peaks and lush valleys peppered with mud built villages locked in time adds dimension to this intriguing landscape.
Morocco is all about experience and this is one place you will not be disappointed and at a very affordable price!
China Experience Tour plus Hong Kong
A China Tour Experience by Wendy Wu
Days 1-2: Fly to Shanghai
You fly overnight into the lively city of Shanghai (China’s largest and most affluent city), sometimes referred to as ‘the Paris of the East’ with its unique blend of Eastern and Western cultures. After arriving at your hotel the rest of the day is at your leisure to start to experience Shanghai with it’s amazing local culture and also to view the city lit up at night by an abundance of colourful lights.
Day 3: Zhujiajiao Water Town
You will visit Zhujiajiao, an ancient water town with 1700 years of history. The town is built on an old canal system which once used to move goods all over imperial China. There are many narrow alley ways which have a unique charm. The waterways are lined with historic buildings with stone bridges across them. You go back to Shanghai to view the fine arts and antiquities at the Shanghai Museum. Your dinner will an authentic local cuisine experience
Day 4: Shanghai
China’s big city – Shanghai, where eastern and western architectures converge and contrast on streets lined with modern skyscrapers and enhanced with majestic 10th century temples. Day 4 visits include the Yu Gardens and a cultural tour of the old town. You will see the magnificent colonial architecture and can take a gentle stroll along the Bund. Then its on to the entertainment district in the Xintiandi area. The day finishes with a gentle panoramic cruise along the Huangpu River which provides the perfect conclusion to the day.
Day 5: Xian
On Day 5 you fly to Xian, which was the ancient former capital. Tonight feast on traditional Shui Jiao dumplings before a performance of Tang Dynasty dancing.
Day 6: Terracotta Warriors
The Terracotta Warriors were discovered in the 1970’s and have been on the very top of the “must see” list for tourists to China. Visitors remain intrigued by the Terracotta Army of Qin Shi Huang (China’s first Emperor). The tour allows you to view the mysterious ranks of life-sized warriors. Afterwards you visit Xian’s well preserved old town and can walk on the 14th century city walls.
Day 7: Fly to Beijing
The morning tour includes a trip to the enchanting Little Wild Goose Pagoda and we allow time to stroll through the alleys of the Muslim Quarter, which offer Islamic food. Next, fly to Beijing, the capital of China.
Day 8: Forbidden City
Prepare for an amazing day. You will walk across Tiananmen Square and into the Forbidden City and then go through the Gate of Supreme Harmony. You can enjoy the aura of the Temple of Heaven before enjoying an evening watching a Chinese acrobatic show.
Day 9: Great Wall of China
This day you will see China’s most popular sight – the Great Wall which is so large that it can be seen from space. Have a walk along its structure to appreciate both the huge magnificence of the wall and the sensational scenery that it passes. Next you will have a chance to buy a piece of Jade at the Jade Museum and learn about the delicate process of carving the stone. In the afternoon you will capture the landscapes of the Summer Palace as you see the traditional Chinese gardens and beautiful architecture.
Day 10: Fly Beijing to Hong Kong
Day 12: Fly from Hong Kong to UK
Hong Kong extension
Your FREE Hong Kong trip includes:
2 nights accommodation with breakfast
Half day Hong Kong Island tour
Airport transfers
Fly to the UK, arriving home the same or following day
5* Sandals Ochi Ocho Rios
RUM, RHYTHM & ROOTS – JAMAICAN CUISINE AT SANDALS GRAND RIVIERA
Located on the beautiful North Coast of Jamaica, Sandals Grande Riviera Beach & Villa Golf Resort is nestled between the lush mountains of St. Ann and the Caribbean Sea. Book now as spaces are limited.
Excursions
Celebrate Bob Marley’s 70th birthday by joining the Island Routes “Bob Marley and Kingston” excursion – full day – additional fee applies
BOB MARLEY AND KINGSTON HIGHLIGHT OCHO RIOS JAMAICA
Sit back and relax on the Island Routes luxury VW bus as it travels from the resort town of Ocho Rios to Kingston, the bustling heart of Jamaica, and the king of its reggae beat, Bob Marley. Experience the Jamaica less traveled, small rural towns like Linstead famous for its market, roadside vendors at Faith’s Pen, the Bog Walk Gorge cut through the towering rocks by the mighty Rio Cobre, and Spanish Town the capital of Jamaica during the heyday of the Pirates of the Caribbean. Once in the center of New Kingston, the music beckons at the Jamaica Music Museum where instruments are on display, and rare recordings bring the birth of reggae to life. See the winds of social change expressed in album cover art and be introduced to the women who shaped the music.
A photo-op at the National Stadium puts fans in the picture with the statue of Bob Marley. Then it’s on to his former home now a National Heritage site and the most visited attraction in Kingston the Bob Marley Museum. Feel One Love in his garden and rehearsal room.
His personal family mementos and awards are on display including the triple-Platinum Award for Legend, and fans can watch a short film on Marley’s life and music in a theater that was once the site of the first Tuff Gong studio. After a enjoying a delicious vegetarian meal the new Tuff Gong studio is ready to demonstrate how music is made, see the vintage press machines for vinyl records and the master control room.
In the recording studio it’s finally time to channel the king of reggae, make a record and sing along with Bob Marley, an amazing moment and a souvenir that will bring you back to the heartbeat of Jamaica time and time again.
5 Star Residence resort and spa Zanzibar
5 Residence resort and spa Zanzibar
Las Vegas
Nightlife, cruising, gaming, people watching, adrenalin rushes, eating …..
And of course what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas ……..
5* hotel overlooking the Andaman Sea
Sitting directly on a secluded beach, backed by rolling hills and with fabulous views, this resort enjoys an idyllic location. The lively resort of Patong is a short distance away by the hotel’s complimentary shuttle bus and yet this luxurious resort is self-contained and away from the hubbub for those desiring some peace and quiet.
For families there’s a waterpark with lazy river whilst for those who want complete relaxation there are plenty of quiet areas around the four swimming pools. The Cove Restaurant serves Asian and international fare throughout the day and invites you to dine al fresco. Mare Italian Restaurant serves Italian cuisine and boasts an award-winning wine list. For those not always wanting to eat in the hotel there’s a good beach shack nearby and plenty of restaurants within a short taxi ride.
All 262 rooms have sea views. The hotel has tennis courts and fitness room and also boasts an award winning spa.
5* luxury in Borneo
Shangri-La’s Tanjung Aru Resort & Spa is in a stunning seafront location set in 400 acres of tropical forest just outside Kota Kinabalu. Spend lazy days on the beach, relax on a Jacuzzi bed in the pool and book a treatment at Borneo’s finest spa, a village set on its own island offering body massage, stretching, hydrotherapy and meditation. There are also daily activities at the resort, including tai chi, traditional wine tasting, bird watching and a big water play area with waterslides, water balloon launchers and a huge pool with a tapered shoreline for kids. There is also a good selection of restaurants if you want to upgrade from a room only basis, including Peppino, a romantic Italian voted one of the best restaurants in Malaysia.
Shangri-la Tanjung Aru is a short distance from Sabah’s capital, Kota Kinabalu, from where you can take a short flight to Sandakan to spend a day or two seeing orang-utans in their natural habitat at Sepilok’s Nature Reserve. Also from Kota Kinabalu you can take a short boat ride out to one of the tiny islands in the national park and have the best snorkelling in the South China Sea.
The Tanjung Aru has a shuttle bus to its sister hotel, the Rasa Ria, where you can wander through the orang-utan rehabilitation sanctuary – a wonderful and natural mini-forest where you can also birdwatch, take guided jungle walks, traverse by the canopy walkway or do a nocturnal animal watch in the hope of seeing rare species of Borneo’s nocturnal wildlife, such as the sambar deer, barking deer, mouse deer, civet cat, slow loris, common porcupine and many others.
4* Laguna Beach Resort
Laguna Beach Resort 4 Star – Mauritius
Travel PA/Sunset Exclusive Discount Offer
Laguna beach resort – Mauritius is a great destination for honeymoons or a romantic break in paradise!
Standard room (with free upgrade for limited time), all inclusive, return flights and transfers,
Travelling between 20/4/15 and 30/9/15
The special offer price includes 10% early booking discount and also offers free upgrade from standard to deluxe room – this offer is sure to sell out fast so please call ASAP
Cricket tour West Indies Final Test
Final Test West Indies vs England in Barbados
Tour itinerary – Third Test
29 APRIL Before the Barbados Test kicks off we have arranged for lunch at the historic Fisher pond. Great House for our guests on the Platinum Tour. This 350-year-old plantation house has been amazingly restored and filled with the most wonderful antiques from around the world. You will be spoilt by a menu of Caribbean fare washed down with local rum punch.
30 APRIL Relax during a day off at leisure, perhaps hiring a car to explore the island. Alternatively you can set sail for our optional group catamaran tour on the Caribbean Sea – bliss!
1 to 5 MAY THIRD TEST, WEST INDIES v ENGLAND
Kensington Oval, Barbados. As the unofficial home of ITC Sports Travel on Barbados, the Kensington Oval is always a very special place for us and our guests. You’ll receive a very warm welcome here and hopefully some world class cricket to boot!
2 MAY The banter and the beer will be flowing at our State of Play evening to discuss the England and West Indies performances during the third and final Test.
6 MAY Celebrate an enjoyable tour at our Farewell Dinner, with the opportunity say your Goodbyes’ to our celebrity host and fellow cricket fans.
7 MAY Transfer to Grantley Adams International Airport for your flight back home to London.
8 MAY Arrive back in the UK for the final leg of your journey home – Arrangements Conclude
WHAT’S INCLUDED
International Flights in Economy Class
UK, Barbados Airport taxes
9 nights accommodation at Bougainvillea Beach Resort – Junior Suite room only or the Fairmont Royal Pavillion.
Cricket match day transfers
Transfers between airports and hotels
Transfers to all ITC Sports functions as stated
Lunch at Fisherpond Great House, including wine, beer and soft drinks
Barbados State of play evening, canapés, wine, beer and soft drinks
Farewell Dinner, including wine, beer and soft drinks
Exclusive commemorative merchandise; cricket ticket holder, ITC travel wallet
Tour management throughout the tour
All taxes and surcharges, unless otherwise stated
5* Caesar’s Palace Hotel
VALENTINES WEEK SPECIAL – Rod Stewart in Las Vegas at Caesar’s Palace Hotel.
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Cricket Tour West Indies v England 2015
ANTIGUA, GRENADA and BARBADOS Test Match Series
26 nights 11 April to 7 May
Tour itinerary
11 APRIL
Your Cricketer Tour of Antigua, Grenada and Barbados will begin with a flight from the UK, where you will be met and transferred to your chosen hotel on Antigua for 8 nights on an all-inclusive basis. A Welcome Drinks reception will be held on the first night with your host.
12 APRIL
Enjoy a day to do as you please and take in some of the wonders of this stunning island. Perhaps go zip-lining through the rain forest or enjoy a catamaran cruise. If something quieter takes your fancy there are plenty of exceptional beaches perfect for a lazy day.
13 – 17 APRIL
FIRST TEST, WEST INDIES v ENGLAND
Sir Vivian Richards Cricket Ground, Antigua
The Test gets under way on Antigua at the SVRS; named after the island most celebrated player and surely one of cricket finest ever bats.
14 APRIL
If you are yet to experience one of our famed State of Play evenings then you are in for a treat. Think local Banks beers, rum punch and celebrity banter from our former international players who will be offering insights on England’s start in the Test.
8 APRIL
Something of an Antiguan institution, lunch at Jackie Beach House, Crabbe Hill is always a popular element of our sports tours to the island. As well as a lunch of fine Caribbean fare you can well expect an impromptu game of beach cricket with our former international playing host!
19 APRIL
Today we will head to the island of Grenada where you will be met and transferred to Spice Island for 9 nights on a bed and breakfast basis.
20 APRIL
Enjoy a day on Grenada to do as you please. Our personal recommendations include the Underwater Sculpture Park if you are a keen diver or shopping in the pretty capital city of St Georges.
21 – 25 APRIL
SECOND TEST, WEST INDIES v ENGLAND
Grenada National Stadium, Grenada
England’s first ever Test game on the island is certain to provide a fine backdrop for the cricket against the West Indies. Transfers to and from the stadium will be provided.
22 APRIL
Expect plenty of banter at our evening State of Play session where the rum will be flowing and the celebrity guests debating England form during the second Test.
26 APRIL
Today in Grenada we have arranged a Spice Tour – showcasing the finest of the island’s natural habitat. You’ll be taken to the Grand E tang Rain-forest and The Grand E tang Lake, with the opportunity to see the Mona monkey and feed the brightly coloured fish. You’ll then head to The Annandale Waterfall, where you can take a dip in the cooling waters. Your evening will be spent at an arranged Dinner with your host and fellow travellers.
27 APRIL
Enjoy your last day on Grenada with some time to do as you please. Perhaps head to the capital city of St George’s and pick up a souvenir or two, or spend a day relaxing on the beautiful Grand Anse Beach.
28 APRIL
Today fly to Barbados, where you will be met and transferred to your chosen hotel for 9 nights accommodation on a bed & breakfast basis.
29 APRIL
Before the Barbados Test kicks off we have arranged for lunch at the historic Fisher pond Great House for our guests on the Platinum Tour. This 350-year-old plantation house has been amazingly restored and filled with the most wonderful antiques from around the world. You will be spoilt by a menu of Caribbean fare washed down with local rum punch.
30 APRIL
Relax during a day off at leisure, perhaps hiring a car to explore the island. Alternatively you can set sail for our optional group catamaran tour on the Caribbean Sea – bliss!
1 – 5 MAY
THIRD TEST, WEST INDIES v ENGLAND
Kensington Oval, Barbados
As the unofficial home of ITC Sports Travel on Barbados, the Kensington Oval is always a very special place for us and our guests. You’ll receive a very warm welcome here and hopefully some world class cricket to boot!
2 MAY
The banter and the beer will be flowing at our State of Play evening to discuss the England and West Indies performances during the third and final Test.
6 MAY
Celebrate an enjoyable tour at our Farewell Dinner, with the opportunity say your goodbyes’ to our celebrity host and fellow cricket fans.
7 MAY
Transfer to Grantley Adams International Airport for your flight back home to London.
8 MAY
Arrive back in the UK for the final leg of your journey home.
Arrangements Conclude
WHAT’S INCLUDED
- International Flights in Economy Class
- Flights between Antigua, Grenada & Barbados
- UK, Antigua, Grenada & Barbados Airport taxes
- 8 nights accommodation at St James’ Club & Villas in a Club Room on an All-Inclusive basis
- 9 nights accommodation at Spice Island Hotel (bed & breakfast)
- 9 nights accommodation at Bougainvillea Beach Resort in a Junior Suite on a room only basis
- Cricket match day transfers
- Transfers between airports and hotels
- Transfers to all ITC Sports functions as stated
- Welcome drinks special meals, events and excursions as stated
- Lunch at Jackie O’s Beach House, including wine, beer and soft drinks
- Antigua State of play evening, canapés, wine, beer and soft drinks
- Spice Tour of Grenada (3hrs approx)
- Grenada State of play evening, canapés, wine, beer and soft drinks
- Grenada End of Test Match Dinner, including wine, beer and soft drinks
- Lunch at Fisher pond Great House, including wine, bee and soft drinks
- Barbados State of play evening, canapés, wine, beer and soft drinks
- Farewell Dinner, including wine, beer and soft drinks
- Exclusive commemorative merchandise; cricket ticket holder, ITC travel wallet
- Tour management throughout the tour
- All taxes and surcharges, unless otherwise stated
- Tour Price: £7,795 per person – subject to availability at time of booking
(all above prices are based on two people sharing)
NOT INCLUDED
- Private car transfers
- Match tickets -see below
- Travel insurance
- All meals and drinks not stated
- Items of a personal nature
- Optional excursions
- Pre and post-tour holiday options
MATCH TICKETS & HOSPITALITY
The tour package price does not currently include the cost of the match tickets and hospitality facilities as the West Indies Cricket Board are yet to confirm ticket categories and prices.Tickets with hospitality will be charged to you at the same cost as ITC Sports are charged for purchasing them. Further information regarding tickets will be provided to you when available.
5* St Regis Resort Mauritius
5* St Regis Resort Mauritius
Maldives – Kuramathi Resort
We recommend this amazing resort for that romantic getaway or honeymoon. One of the Maldives’ most popular islands, Kuramathi is ideal for those seeking variety as well as relaxation. Footpaths are set amongst the lush foliage, leading to a host of facilities around the island. Snorkelling on the stunning house reef is possible directly from the beach, and water sports include windsurfing and excellent scuba diving. There’s also an ocean front infinity pool plus a lagoon-style pool shaded by palm trees.
For dining, you’ll be allocated a buffet restaurant determined by the location of your villa, with the option of eating at other restaurants offering a great choice of cuisine – including fresh seafood at the intimate The Reef, Palm with its Mediterranean classics, the Island Barbecue on the beach – included if you book the Select All Inclusive option. Of the bars, favourites include the Sand Bar for sipping cocktails while burying your toes in the sand, and the Laguna Bar for the best views at sunset.
Rooms on the island range from simply designed Garden Villas to Deluxe Beach Jacuzzi Villas that face the lagoon. For the iconic over water experience, opt for one of the popular Water Villas, sitting on stilts with direct access to the ocean.
4 Star, La Pirogue hotel, Mauritius
4 Star, La Pirogue hotel, Mauritius
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I just wanted to say a huge thank you for organising our trip to Verona last weekend. This was a very emotive trip for my wife & I, as it was our first trip to Italy since my wife's cancer diagnosis 2 years ago. Italy is without a doubt our favourite place on the planet and we were not sure if she would see it again. Thanks to you, she has regained, what I call her Italian smile, it came across her face the minute we touched down. Money cannot pay for that smile!The hotel at Gatwick was literally a 2 minute bus ride from the airport, front row seats on the flight over and chauffeur driven limo to meet us at the airport was an amazing start to the weekend. When you said we were staying in a 3 star hotel, I was, if I'm honest, a little nervous, generally speaking, 3 star hotels in Italy means you are sleeping in a cow shed. Not at the Hotel Milano, what an amazing hotel, slap bang in the centre of Verona, with views of the arena, excellent breakfast, towels changed twice daily, good size bedrooms and very comfortable beds! The air con worked superbly, which was just as well with temperatures in the 30's every day. Thank you for making this trip memorable for both of us.
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First of all thank you for helping our son & daughter to organise such a great surprise trip for us. The only cruise I've wanted to do and it certainly came up to expectations. It really was fantastic and made a wonderful golden wedding present with all the immediate family with us - a rare occasion! A really big thank you for the wonderful bouquet of roses which arrived in our cabin. I was really touched by such a kind thought, they were beautiful and very much appreciated.
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Oxford, OxfordshireSerenade of the Seas | Worldwide Cruises | Reviewed 08 Jun 2020
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Congratulations - you are just brilliant at your job, as we knew you would be. We have just returned from the most amazing holiday. Everything went like clockwork and we cannot thank you enough.The itinerary you gave us was perfect. If we had done Shamwari early on as our companions on the drives were doing then the impact / climax would just not have been the same. The President Protea was a perfect start for us - good swimming pool & very adequate 3 star. Lots to tell you about one day. Terrible drought there, but we just squeezed in before they tightened up. Thank you again so much.
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Hythe, KentOceania Cruises - Riviera | Mediterranean Cruises | Reviewed 08 Jun 2020
Just back from a fantastic holiday. Everything went really well with your arrangements. The Centurion Palace was great and I would strongly recommend it. It is a great location, very comfortable & very attentive staff. Venice was a trifle hot but lovely all the same and now competing for our favourite Italian city. All went well with the ship, again thank you for picking it for us; a perfect choice. Staff were great, cabin very comfortable and what was so nice is that there was no forced seating. We could eat in a choice of restaurants and there was always a table for two if we wanted it. The food choices were outstanding. The itinerary was very interesting particularly Kotor in Montenegro. We easily got a train into Florence and were bold over by Barcelona. A big thank you from us both for organising this trip, and believe it or not, we both came back a few pounds lighter!
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Sheffield, SheffieldMadrid | Reviewed 06 Jun 2017
Hello JillOnce again we would like to thank you very much for giving us such a terrific service. Our recent holiday to Spain with Great Rail Journeys was not quite as straight forward as we had hoped partly because there were days added and two couples - one British and the other Australian.Thank you Jill for filling in all the missing paperwork for taxis. You must have spent considerable time sorting out that problem. For the four of us, nothing could have been more simple. Lovely, executive cars arrived at each designated meeting place with superb drivers.It was pure pleasure to be picked up and delivered so efficiently. There were absolutely no hitches. Thanks must also go to GRJ for providing such excellent transportation. Mr and Mrs Atkinson have asked me to give you their sincere thanks to which we add our own.Thank you Jill Sincerely The Atkinsons and Boylands. June 2017
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by A Button
Poulton, EssexDREAMS LA ROMANA | Dominican Republic | Reviewed 12 Sep 2015
HiJenny,Thank–you for organising our trip to Dominican Republic everything was brilliant and went really well,as expected when you are organising things, the resort was brilliant much better than we had imagined and we were upgraded to fantastic rooms 7303 and 7304 they were the most recently refurbished and also used for the preferred club.I know its early but sometimes its best to try and sort things early so for next August we are thinking of Dreams St Thomas ? but do not think we can fly there direct from UK so were thinking of 3 nights New York, 12-14 nights at Dreams and then fly back direct if available or via Miami with 2 nights there.Or another thought is Aruba I know the Dreams there does not open till 2018 but I think there are similar chain there.Please could you look at these for August 2016.Thanks again for yet another great holiday this year, how do you manage to ALWAYS get our holidays so spot on ?
by Peter Watts
ESSEX , ESSEXVilla Marija Tucei Croatia | Med & Short Haul | Reviewed 11 Sep 2015
Myself and Harry would just like to say a HUGE thank you for helping us arrange our holiday. It was the most amazing holiday, Tucepi is the most beautiful place. Our room was lovely, a great view right out to the Marina and the beach, and Villa Marija was the perfect location. Thank you again, will definitely be returning, and also will be contacting you again for future holidays!
by K Milner
Tewkesbury, GlosAtrium prestige thalasso spa | Rhodes | Reviewed 06 Sep 2015
Just back from yet another exceptional trip planned for us by Jackie. The hotel was outstanding, fantastic facilities, great location and fabulous service.Jackie goes above and beyond to find the perfect holiday for us each time we've used her services. I cannot recommend her enough.
by Lisa Whitehead
Swinderby , LincsMitsis family village | Kos | Reviewed 31 Aug 2015
Not long back from our 3rd holiday of the year all booked by Jackie, Jackie is excellent at finding great hotels at fantastic prices. firstly we booked a holiday in Mexico at the Occidental Grand Excaret on the Riviera Maya. For the May bank holiday weekend we asked Jackie if she could find us something in the UK with a hot tub for a relaxing break, Jackie quickly replied with a few options and we ended up booking Conifer Lodges at Newton Stewart in Dumfries and Galloway. The price through Jackie was cheaper than what we could of booked it ourselves. Lastly we have not been long back from Kardemeana in Kos, this one proved a bit more difficult to find as we'd been spoilt in Mexico, Jackie spent a lot of time finding us exactly what we asked for and yet again managed to find us a fantastic hotel at a brilliant price. I look forward to booking next years holiday's with Jackie as I know she'll exceed our expectations for what we want.
by linda turner
carlisle, carlisleAegean Village | Kos | Reviewed 22 Aug 2015
I have just come back from a fantastic week in Kos which Jackie booked at very short notice for my daughter and myself. I was a little nervous about travelling alone with my 7 year old for the first time as my husband was working and, to compound matters, I had an injured shoulder. Jackie arranged everything to make the holiday as easy for me as possible. The hotel was lovely and just what we wanted - we had a great break.Before contacting Jackie I had already wasted almost a full day trawling the internet and tying myself up in knots. Jackie did all the research, gave me loads of suggestions and had the whole holiday booked and organised in just a few hours. All I had to do was pack and turn up for the flight. Next time I'm not going to even think about searching online - I'll get straight in touch with Jackie and ask her to sort it out for me! Thanks Jackie! xx
by Claire Mitchell
Darlington, Co DurhamSol Costa Blanca | Benidorm | Reviewed 17 Jul 2015
Hi Kristina The holiday was more than fantastic thank you, they looked after us brilliantly at the hotel, upgraded the room. Best holiday ever, we loved every minute.Thank you so very much for arranging it all
by S Bowden
Swindon, SwindonEl Nido Resort | Faraway | Reviewed 15 Jul 2015
Hi Kristina, We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the fabulous booking you made us, it far exceeded our expectations, it was out of this world. All the hotels were fabulous. El Nido Resort, Apulit Island, was like a piece of Paradise. We would gladly recommend you and your company to all our friends and family, and look forward to working with you again.
by Mr & Mrs K Manning
Greenford, MiddlesexEl Paso PortAventura | Salou | Reviewed 04 Jun 2015
Hi Olivia, Just wanted to let you know that we had a fabulous holiday at El Paso Hotel, It was excellent, the food plentiful and there was a good selection. All geared up for families, with a lovely big pool. Being close to the theme park and water park was the icing on the cake, we even managed to spend one morning on the beach, this was in walking distance. Our private transfer was perfect, no worrying about the childrens seats as they were in our bus. Thank you so much for arranging everything for me and my family, you were so helpful and nothing was too much trouble, you certainly made the whole holiday experience for the eleven of us a complete joy. I will certainly be using you again.
by Susan Brotherhood
Welwyn Garden City, HertsPlaya Pesquero | Cuba | Reviewed 05 Mar 2015
Hi Kristina, We had a fabulous time. The resort had everything you could want, everyone catered for, people really friendly. The restaurants had a good variety of food, beaches & sea. It was lovely. Thank you very much for finding us this gem.
by P Harding
Cirencester, GlosDubai | Reviewed 30 Jan 2015
We have used Karens expertise on at 3 far away trips to-date and each time we have found Karen to be excellent in offering advise and great service, along with competitive pricing. the hotels have always been first class so we look forward to our next two trips with confidence.
by john
redditch, worcestershireTailormade trip | Australia | Reviewed 02 Dec 2014
Everything went according to plan thank you.The hotel in Sydney was in a great location, as was the accommodation in Port Douglas, Darwin and Singapore. The excursions you organised were excellent, we thank you very much for your help and patience whilst organising our holiday. I have a few ideas for some future adventures so will be in touch for your help.
by K Sayers
Nottingham, NottinghamLe Preskil Beach Resort | Mauritius | Reviewed 22 Oct 2014
Just back from our latest holiday at Le Preskil Beach Resort in Mauritius arranged by Dany. Once again every detail was spot on and we had a room upgrade to a "Prestige Cottage". When you travel - Go Dany!
by Jeremy Lillies
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