**EXCITING NEWS** Please welcome Claire to the team Due to being so busy (thank you!) I need help looking after you all Claire has over 20 years industry experience and will be working at the holiday hut and from her home in Derby. She’ll be helping me send out offers, book your holidays and everything […]
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As reported on the Travel Village Group website Exciting news! For the second year in a row, one of our independent travel agents, Wendy Haines Travel has been shortlisted for the prestigious 2024 Allica Bank Great British Entrepreneur Awards! Yes, you read that right, twice in a row! Wendy’s passion for creating unforgettable travel experiences has
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We started our adventure in Delhi after a direct 8.5 hour overnight flight from Heathrow We stayed at the Sheraton, a modern hotel- very comfy beds, good food and very friendly staff We enjoyed a visit to explore the ruins of the Quwwat-ul-Islam mosque and the ornate Qutb Minar tower. We were surprised when local
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I’ve just returned from a 2 week cruise onboard Fred Olsen Borealis. We were due to travel to the Azores, Madeira, Lisbon and Porto but due to bad weather we had to change our itinerary, this meant we visited Belfast, Cobh and Vigo before picking up our original itinerary. Boarding in Liverpool was so easy,
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I’ve recently received more exciting news I’ve been named as a finalist in the East Staffs and Derbys awards for the best customer service performance The judges look at customer feedback – so THANK YOU for sending in your comments and posting your reviews The final is on the 9th November Awards and recognition mean
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Last week I was onboard Ambassador Cruise’s Ambition sailing from Liverpool to Bristol I thoroughly enjoyed the ship She’s smaller than a lot (up to around 1200 passengers ) and I really loved the family feel. The crew are super friendly, the ship is small enough not to get lost but big enough to have
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Here’s a copy of the recent article which has appeared online and in the press ‘Wendy Haines, an independent travel business owner based in the Midlands, is thrilled to announce her inclusion in the esteemed shortlist for the highly acclaimed 2023 Great British Entrepreneur Awards. Wendy has been recognised in the Retail Entrepreneur of the
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24 hours in a city with meals, drinks and sightseeing can be expensive Research suggests that a river cruise could be as much as 30% cheaper than a comparable city break Most cruise lines will include flights ( or Eurostar) transfers, meals, drinks, boutique style accommodation in the heart of the city with sightseeing and
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Having now been on several river cruises I thought I’d share with you why I love them I love exploring and I love a city break, a river cruise enables you to get to the heart of the destination and literally walk into town (or village, or vineyard!) My top tips contact me to start
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In March, in conjunction with The Holiday Village, Qatar Airways, Qatar Tourism and Gold Medal Travel I was treated to a VIP trip to Qatar. We flew out of Manchester and I was privileged to sample business class Q suites- what a treat!! The suite can be totally private or opened up to neighbouring suites.
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