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Clevedon Travel Agent named one of the best in the British Isles Global Independent Travel has been named as one of the best in the UK & Ireland.   Global Independent Travel earned a place in the TTG Top 50 Travel Agencies 2022: an annual power-list of the nation’s best agents by industry bible, Travel […]

This is an updated version of our earlier article on booking a holiday in 2021/2022 that takes into account the various changes to travel since March. Don’t have time to read? Jump straight to our deals or get a holiday quote now. After months in lockdown and tier 2 and 3 restrictions earlier this year, […]

This article is now out of date, we’ve created an updated article on booking a holiday in 2021/2022 that takes into account the various changes to travel since March. After months in lockdown and tier 2 and 3 restrictions, we’re more than ready for a holiday – and so are our customers! The latest announcement has […]

A Message from Lisa… Hello everyone! Firstly, what fantastic news to hear that Summer 2021 is back on the cards! It’s looking likely that domestic self-catering breaks will be permitted from 12 April and by 17th May (at the earliest), all other accommodation and even the possibility of international travel. Hurray! Some good news at […]

Travel Trade Gazette (TTG) is launching a “Holiday ToHelp Out” initiative to kick-start the travel industry and drive consumers through the doors of travel agents.   Global Independent Travel Centre, is a local family run Travel Agent for Clevedon, Winscombe and surrounding areas of Somerset including Weston-super-Mare and Portishead and is proud to be a part […]

I hope you are well and are keeping yourself and your family safe.  At a time when we are all in Lockdown unable to travel, I had an idea about transferring you around the world from your homes. There’s a saying that goes “Live your Dreams, Don’t Dream your Life” and it’s been a little […]

Following the updated advice of the UK government this evening, with regards to ‘social distancing’, I have taken the sensible decision to implement a ‘closed door’ policy to our clients from Tuesday 17th March, in order to help prevent the spread of Coronavirus. I am pleased, however, to advise that although customers will be unable […]

20 January 2020 Global Independent Travel Centre  What: North Somerset Holiday Show  When: Sunday 9 February, 11am-3pm (FREE public entry) Where: At Doubletree by Hilton Cadbury House, Congresbury. BS49 5AD **Media are invited to attend the event for photo and interview opportunities** Somerset Travel Agent Celebrates 10 Years with Holiday Show Global Independent Travel Centre in North Somerset will […]

The day after the exciting new route from Cardiff to Doha was launched, with onward connections to 150 destinations worldwide, I and a group of top selling agents were given the chance to experience the new kid on the Arabian block first hand. We’re still not all 100% sure how to pronounce either the country […]

One of my most memorable holidays was a week in Karesuando, Finland on an Arctic Spirit adventure, I really cannot recommend this experience enough! Karesuando is a twin village located on both sides of the border between Finland and Sweden, situated approx 300km north of the Arctic Circle and located amid majestic, undisturbed and imposing […]