We know many of you love BodyHoliday in St Lucia for its amazing spa facilities, great sporting options and welcoming atmosphere for those who are travelling on their own. We know you love it, [...]

Our favourite airline to the US East Coast is updating its home in New York, aimed at improving the experience for travellers over the next couple of years. JetBlue has its own terminal in New [...]

EasyJet released the second half of the winter schedule this morning, with departures now on sale until the end of March 2026. As is customary over the last few years, they have also added a few [...]

As a regular visitor to Portugal, my family, including our faithful dog, Miss Molly resides on the sunny Algarve in the fishing village of Carvoeiro.   I fly in and out of Faro on a regular basis [...]

As we’re edging into the summer season, with the summer timetables starting at the end of March – we’re currently seeing some of the final route and service changes appear for [...]

After six brilliant days at Le Paradis resort, we embarked on the next leg of our anniversary celebration, heading northwest towards the Grand Baie area – famed for its drier microclimate. The [...]

Where have the years gone? Turning back the clock to 1994, we had just begun our travel business, Traveltime World. Never one to miss an opportunity to explore somewhere new, we decided to tie [...]

As many of you know, over the last eighteen months we have been working closely with a new experiential tour company, Magari Tours, who offer some excellent tours to less well-known places in [...]

Last week I was delighted to be invited by Simon Calder onto his daily Independent Travel Podcast, a short less-than-ten-minute round-up usually on something topical that’s happening that [...]

The sister property to Moofushi is around 30 minutes away by speedboat and makes for an appealing twin centre (in fact, that’s what Claudia Winkleman is doing this Christmas!). Although they are [...]

After our trip to Uzbekistan last November, we’re really pleased their national carrier Uzbekistan Airways is increasing the number of seats available during the peak of this summer, flying [...]

Lapland, a brand-new destination for 2025, is a winter wonderland waiting to be explored! Nestled in the far north of Finland, this magical region offers a unique blend of natural beauty and [...]

The third of our hotel stays meant getting back to Male airport for a seaplane transfer to the South Ari Atoll – around a 30-minute flight. What’s worth noting is that you have to wait for [...]

The All-Inclusive Collection by Marriott in Barbados is getting a major makeover! Each resort offers something different, from a cosy adult-only retreat to fun activities for families. You can [...]

Nassau and Paradise Island, often called the gateway to The Bahamas, are actually two islands: New Providence and Paradise Island. You’ll find white sand beaches and turquoise waters, but that’s [...]

We’re delighted that Virgin Atlantic are returning to Mexico, with a new service to Cancun starting this coming winter. We went to the Advantage Conference in Costa Mujeres (just north of [...]

Our favourite airline across the Atlantic is adding some new services this summer, both across the Atlantic and for us to enjoy twin or multi-centre holidays in the United States. As a reminder, [...]

Maadhoo’s sister island is also a speedboat from Male airport, although a notch higher grade means you get a slightly nicer speedboat!  Arriving at Bolifushi is even more impressive. There are [...]

Ozen’s first property is about a 40-minute speedboat ride from Male airport. If you’re staying at multiple resorts in the Maldives, it’s a great idea to book a hotel with a speedboat transfer. [...]

For the last few years, we have established and promoted an overarching theme that we thread through the business for the year. We have had themes on value, care and empathy, and our incredibly [...]

We’re delighted to have picked up another award from our friends at Caribtours – one of the largest independent deluxe tour operators in the UK. The Platinum Agent of the Year Award [...]

Ambition is Ambassador Cruise Lines’ second ship, a relative newcomer to the cruising scene, offering affordable but interesting cruises. For those who don’t like to fly, there’s the added [...]

With its rich history, stunning beaches, and vibrant culture, Rhodes stands as a beacon of beauty in the Aegean Sea. This Greek island, steeped in myth and legend, offers an array of [...]

In Uzbekistan, it was just as much about the travel as it was about the sights we were going to see. I was really excited to see what their high-speed train network was like, and I have to say it [...]