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Best of Thailand

20 December 2022

Over nine unforgettable days, experience some of the highlights of the welcoming country aptly named the ‘Land of Smiles’.

Where you should visit with your family over the Easter holidays

19 December 2022

The Easter school holidays are a fantastic time to get away with the kids, with two full weeks allowing you to travel further than you can in the half terms and often benefit from greater availability and better prices than in the main summer school holidays.

The best hotels in Dubai as chosen by Travel Counsellors customers

19 December 2022

The ‘city of gold’ is known for its extravagant, affluent style and beautiful views, and many of our customers have had incredible experiences there. Home to some of the most luxurious hotels in the world, Dubai never fails to impress, so here is a collection of Dubai hotels that are rated highly among Travel Counsellor customers.

Introducing P&O's new ship Arvia

19 December 2022

Summer 2023 will be the first full season for P&O’s second XL class vessel, Arvia, which has launched in December 2022 in time for a Christmas cruise to the Canary Islands and will then be christened in Barbados in March 2023. The world-first, globally broadcast beachside ceremony will allow spectators and audiences to see both the ship’s innovative interior design and the shore performances and events involving famous British performers and presenters.

Step into South-East Asia

19 December 2022

This enchanting 10-day trip takes you to some of the highlights of South-east Asia, beginning in Vietnam with its beguiling mix of history, street food and activities including tai chi, and continuing to the Cambodian resort town of Siem Reap – gateway to the largest religious monument in the world, breathtaking Angkor Wat.

Premium group tours for 2023

19 December 2022

Save up to 25%* on our collection of flight-inclusive Intrepid group itineraries when booking by the 20th January 2023, including but not limited to the below – ask your Travel Counsellor about the full range of tours that they can offer you.

Family-friendly luxury at Grecotel LUX ME White Palace

19 December 2022

On the north coast of Crete, this luxury seafront property sits on a gorgeous Blue Flag beach ideal for family time, and also has unique offerings for those travelling with kids of various ages, including visits to its own organic farm and the chance to help take care of loggerhead sea turtles in season.

Explore Alaska with Cunard and its special guest speakers

19 December 2022

The otherworldly ‘Last Frontier’ is a cruise destination like no other, and Cunard is a very special cruise line with which to make this journey, offering a combination of immersive Alaska experiences and Cunard’s inimitable style.

A taste of the Italian Dream

18 December 2022

These six days in some of the most compelling destinations in all Italy begin in the cradle of Western civilisation and Christian culture – a vast open-air museum – and take you to hectic Naples and the world-renowned Pompeii ruins created by the 79AD eruption of Vesuvius. You can also take in the legendary Amalfi Coast and nearby idyllic islands.