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Cruising the Rhine with Riviera: A Week of Scenery, Schnapps & Surprises

I’ve just returned from a Riviera river cruise – this time sailing the legendary Rhine from Basel to Cologne – and it’s safe to say, I’m already thinking about the next one. We sailed aboard one of Riviera’s sleek river ships, staying in a Ruby Deck cabin. Comfortable doesn’t quite cover it, we had floor-to-ceiling

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Wendy Haines Travel named finalist in the 2025 Allica Bank Great British Entrepreneur Awards

Wendy Haines Travel has been named a finalist in the 2025 Allica Bank Great British Entrepreneur Awards, shortlisted in the Established Business of the year Midlands category.  Known as “The Grammys of Entrepreneurship”, the awards celebrate the most exceptional and inspiring business stories across the UK. This year’s shortlist includes over 800 entrepreneurs from every nation and region of the UK,

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A VIP trip to Qatar

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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