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Kit from Thorpe Travel recently sailed to Norway with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines and was excited to find out what scooped them two titles at the recent 2024 UK Customer Experience Awards. If you believe this operator caters mainly for an older clientele, then you’d be wrong, so read on for what you could enjoy onboard Balmoral and find out why customers who sail with Fred. Olsen often never sail with anyone else again!

Sarah, Assistant Manager at our Jarrolds Norwich branch, joined a small group tour of India and discovered why this is a great travel option to explore the colours and chaos of this utterly charming country. Visiting Delhi, Agra, Jaipur and Ranthambore National Park on a classic Golden Triangle itinerary, read how she fell in love with both India and its' gentle people...

Imagine yourself enjoying several little city breaks on just one trip – only unpack once, wake in a different picture-perfect destination each day, and enjoy tailormade excursions at each stop, designed to show you the very best of each location, and based around your own interests, whether they be architecture, art, history, food or something more active. Annabel from Worldspan Travel samples the delights of a serene river cruise with Uniworld, surely the most relaxing way to see the very best of Europe, read her blog to find out more…

Join Mark from Bury St Edmunds as he travels to the Galápagos Islands with HX (Hurtigruten Expeditions) These amazing volcanic islands, off the coast of South America, are a wildlife enthusiast's dream destination. Here you find species that don't exist anywhere else on the planet, and are able to see them up close in their natural environments. HX have over 50 years' experience of this destination, and Mark was blown away by his expert-led adventures with them....

Two of our staff were lucky enough to board Hurtigruten's MS Trollfjord recently, to immerse in their truly authentic Norwegian experience. Northern lights, arctic dips, tasting reindeer, spotting trolls and gorgeous scenery - read their blog to find out why cruising this coastline has been called ‘The World’s Most Beautiful Voyage’

Join three of our staff as they cruise to Norway on P&O's Iona - with fantastic facilities, amazing entertainment and food so good you'll wish you'd brought elasticated trousers, this large family friendly ship offers great value and stunning views. Read the blog to find out their trip highlights and top tips to make your Iona cruise perfect.

‘Travel is our tradition’, say Holland America Line, and Isabella from our Ringwood branch enjoyed all they had to offer onboard Nieuw Statendam as she cruised from Porto recently. From their origins carrying immigrants to the New World in the 1800’s, read how Holland America Line deliver their classic cruising experience in modern times. Isabella certainly enjoyed it, “The quality of the food and the staff, and the relaxing atmosphere created as a result, absolutely stand out for this operator.”

Donna from our Beccles Branch recently enjoyed a 5-night Signature Croatia Cruise with Unforgettable Travel onboard Memories, one of their small, yacht-like ships. Each vessel carries no more than 38 adult-only passengers for an intimate sailing experience, visiting smaller ports and reaching the heart of Croatia away from the larger tourist hubs. The itinerary took them to a different island each day, with swim stops in secluded bays and included excursions in each port to give a sense of each's history and culture. Donna really loved exploring the authentic heart of Croatia, "I can honestly say the whole experience from start to finish really was simply unforgettable!"

Join Natasha from our Lymington branch as she hops onboard a luxury Tauck river cruise to Belgium and Holland. This region is rich in idyllic waterways, historic architecture, old masters and craft beers, and Tauck’s award winning river cruises are the perfect way to see them. Inclusive of shore excursions, Tauck’s itineraries fully immerse you in each destination, and once back onboard you relax in luxurious style whilst travelling on to the next location - Natasha summarises her experience, “My trip was a brilliant mix of culture, scenery and local delicacies - I saw so many things!”

Join Rosie from Framlingham as she steps onboard Cunard’s iconic Queen Mary 2 – the world’s last ocean liner. Enjoyed by celebrities and royalty over the years, this gorgeous flagship is elegance personified, and having been built to entertain passengers for transatlantic sailings, she offers spacious interiors in which guests can relax and enjoy a host of leisure pursuits whilst at sea. Because of this classic heritage, Cunard sometimes suffers from the preconception that its cruises are formal affairs, aimed primarily for a mature clientele – come onboard with Rosie and discover how Cunard’s stylish charms appeal to absolutely everyone!