Travel Blog

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 […]

I wasn’t sure where to go this year, knew I wanted sunshine, all inclusive, some nice beaches and a bit of luxury so I went to Sandals Royal Caribbean in Jamaica and it was an excellent choice. I think you would find it hard to find a friendlier island in the Caribbean. Within around 45 […]

Like many people that had not previously experienced this part of the world first hand, I had a number of preconceptions around what to expect before my adventure – my own personal experience not only dispelled any prior concerns I had before my wonderful trip, it also opened my eyes to this amazing country; I […]

This isn’t any Charles Dickens novel, but rather a bite-size piece about me! How I got here, what I do and what travel might look like in years to come! My past My interest in travel started when I was 14 and wanted to work as a kids rep. How naive I was! I did […]

Scandinavian nature From the lakes of Norway to the forests of Finland, the white nights of Midsummer and the ethereal Northern Lights, the magnificent coastline and breathtaking mountains, Scandinavia boasts extraordinary natural beauty, and the relationship between Nordic people and their environment is symbiotic. Breathtaking beauty Scandinavia boasts seldom-rivalled landscapes. Norway, with the longest coastline in Europe, […]

Copy provided by Cruise & Maritime, September 2018. A special article written for our customers with details and descriptions of 2019 itineraries! Which cruise might you choose? Cruise & Maritime Voyages Cruise & Maritime Voyages is Britain’s leading independent cruise line and 2018 heralds their 9th year of operating no-fly cruises, specialising in regional sailings […]