Not Just Travel - Carla Dakin

𝙏𝙊𝙋 𝙏𝙄𝙋 - 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙛𝙪𝙧𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙖𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙙 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙗𝙤𝙤𝙠 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙨𝙖𝙫𝙚.

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LOTS of exceptional offers being posted today. 😎

❤️☀️Some big Jet2Holidays news - Summer 2025 will be open for booking soon☀️❤️

But why book your Jet2Hols with me rather than direct online?

✅Honest opinions and advice regarding destinations and hotels
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I've just posted a rather fabulous May half term family deal.

Head over to BARGAIN HOLIDAYS for all my offers and travel inspiration. 😎

Hands up...I've been super rubbish at posting on this page. 😕

Things are still happening in my BARGAIN HOLIDAYS group so please do head over and take a look - there are some VERY tempting deals at the moment ❤️✈️😎xx

Good article for those of you needing to renew your passports ✈️

Worried about passport delays due to strikes? Here's what you need to know More than one thousand Passport Office workers across the UK will walk out between 3 April and 5 May as part of strike action over pay, pensions, redundancy terms and job security. Below we explain your travel and compensation rights if your passport is delayed.

Think you know cruise? 💭Think again…

Join TV presenter Zara Janjua as she embarks on her first cruise voyage to discover why 2 million Brits choose cruise every year. Our fascinating, informative full-length documentary welcomes you and your customers aboard a real-life cruise captured through the eyes of Zara – a first-time cruiser.

Whatever the reason, make 2023 the year you step away from the all-inclusive and step aboard the cruise of your dreams. Tailored for you, planned by me.

🏖✈️This week's top 10-holiday destinations 🏖✈️

It's a very busy time of year for people booking holidays, so what are most people booking in the last 7 days?

1. Canaries
2. Balearics
3. Greece
4. Turkey
5. USA - inc. Florida and Vegas
6. Portugal
7. Cyprus
8. Egypt
9. Lapland
10. Mauritius

Coming in close behind these great destinations we also have:
- Maldives
- Madeira
- UK Breaks
- Mexico
- Skiing in France / Italy

There are so many great destinations to travel to this year. What is top of your list?

There are some amazing deals right now – I’ve even booked a cheeky October 23 half term holiday for my family. ✈️😎

We are off to the Vogue Hotel Supreme, a five-star mega-resort on the Bodrum Peninsula's northern coast.

It’s all about family fun here, fronting a long private white-sand beach and with several swimming pools on-site, the resort offers plenty of space for swimming and sunbathing.

Kids are extra well catered for, so much so it was my primary reason for booking. The resort's own theme park incorporates the Candyland Waterpark, which hosts 25 waterslides, and Luna Park with a Ferris wheel, an 8D Cinema, and laser tag, as well as several rides suitable for younger ones. There’s even a fabulous Dino Park, featuring 15 menacing dinosaurs.

The all inclusive + board is excellent with dining choices from Asian cuisine at Natsumi and Italian classics at La Frogole to Turkish kebabs at Nisk and local seafood at Seabream. Keeping up the child-friendly focus, there is even a restaurant specifically for children - perfect if you have a picky eater in your family like we do!

It’s not all about the kids though – the resorts Aqua spa is superb. There's a hammam (Turkish bath), Snow room, Rain room, and a host of skin treatments and massages on offer for rejuvenation and relaxation.

If I can help you find your next family adventure drop me a message or give me a call. I would love to hear from you!

Now that Christmas Day is over and Santa can finally relax and put his feet up after his busiest night of the year, I'm excited to let you know that all dates for Santa's Lapland 2023 & 2024 festive seasons are now available to book.

Flights from Bristol for 2023 are now very limited but 2024 dates went on sale TODAY.

If you’re dreaming of a Christmas like no other, join the Great Search for Santa in Lapland, 200kms above the Arctic Circle, for a guaranteed White Christmas*

You can look forward to lots of fun activities including a reindeer sleigh ride, meeting the huskies, and even having a go on mini-skidoos. And, of course, your very special private meeting with Santa himself in his cosy woodland cabin!

𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐩𝐚𝐲 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐥𝐲 𝐨𝐧 𝐦𝐲 𝟎% 𝐩𝐚𝐲𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧. 𝐀 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝟒 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐥 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐚𝐭 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 £𝟑𝟗𝐩𝐩 𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡!

Be quick - these holidays sell out super quick!

(*Money back if there is no snow).

Remember scrawling Teletext to find a good deal? Or swinging by Lunn Poly or Going Places to see what’s in the window?

Not much has changed, online and offline companies promote what they want/need to sell.

As a truly independent agent, backed up by the largest tour operating company in the UK you’ll not only get the best prices but the best choice.

𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝐢𝐬 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚 𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐠𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐁𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲.

For my TOP 10 buys, selected from over 350 suppliers head over to the Bargain Holiday group (link in comments)

𝐈𝐊𝐎𝐒 𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐎 𝐏𝐄𝐓𝐑𝐎 𝐈𝐒 𝐎𝐍 𝐒𝐀𝐋𝐄 𝐍𝐎𝐖 - 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐈 𝐖𝐎𝐍'𝐓 𝐁𝐄 𝐁𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐍 𝐎𝐍 𝐏𝐑𝐈𝐂𝐄...

Be the first to book yourself into the newest member of the Ikos Collection Ikos Porto Petro.

Following the exciting launch of Ikos Odisia earlier this year, we are delighted to introduce the seventh addition to our luxury all-inclusive portfolio, with the brand new Ikos Porto Petro in Mallorca, opening to welcome guests on 16 June 2023.

The second Ikos to open in Spain, Ikos Porto Petro is nestled between two secluded coves in one of Mallorca’s best-preserved sites. The property comprises low-rise buildings sitting serenely in verdant grounds, serviced by electric buggies. Located beside the picturesque Porto Petro Marina, the resort enjoys the perfect setting for watersports, boat trips and sea cave adventures, welcoming guests to an authentic Mallorcan experience, created with all the touches that Ikos is known for.

This brand-new property will open with 319 luxurious rooms, suites & bungalows, 5 à la carte restaurants, a new Food Market concept serving cuisine à la minute, 5 heated pools, the Anne Semonin spa, fitness facilities, and so much more, while also offering the beloved Local Discovery and Dine Out Services.

𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐥 𝐨𝐧 𝟐𝟐/𝟎𝟗/𝟐𝟑, 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝟕 𝐧𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐑𝐨𝐨𝐦 𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧 𝐀𝐥𝐥-𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞-𝐔𝐥𝐭𝐫𝐚 𝐛𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐬 £𝟏,𝟕𝟓𝟎𝐩𝐩.

If you would like further details on this resort or any of the Ikos Collection resorts please get in touch.

“Hi Carla, Any good deals?”

YES – THIS ONE 👇

𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐬𝐧’𝐭 𝐚 𝐠𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐥 – 𝐢𝐭’𝐬 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥!

5 Star All Inclusive Maldives with a whole host of FREE upgrades

Valid for departures 1-23 May 2023

★ 5 Star Siyam World
★ All Inclusive, 7 Nights
★ FREE upgrade to Lagoon Villa with Pool & Slide
★ FREE seaplane transfers
★ FREE sunset Cruise or Snorkelling Safari
★ FREE 50 min spa treatment or dive
★ FREE floating breakfast

Heathrow £2,699pp
Manchester £2,749pp
Edinburgh £2,749
Birmingham £2,889pp

Book today for £99pp.

❌❌NOTE THIS WILL SELL OUT❌❌

𝐖𝐞 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐧…

One of our most favourite customers called as they were interested in a Caribbean Cruise with their extended family. Unfortunately the cruise had sold out on its child allocation.

Sometimes it’s not what, but more, who you know – a quick call to our contacts at Carnival and 𝑡𝑎-𝑑𝑎ℎ, child places released, and fly-cruise booked.

They’ll be sailing on the brand spanking new P&O Arvia. This ship effortlessly combines the timeless class of this British fleet with unforgettable at-sea innovations. From mouth watering dining to endless entertainment, all while maintaining an element of sustainability as it’s powered by liquified natural gas (LNG).

Meandering through the Caribbean islands at the very best time of year they’ll be visiting Barbados, Curacao, Bonaire, Saint Eustatius, St Vincent, Grenada, Saint Lucia, Saint Kitts/Nevis, Antigua and Saint Maarten.

Onboard food is a big deal. The Main Dining Room tends to tick most boxes however if a more casual bite to eat is on the cards they can enjoy everything from freshly made pizzas to burgers stacked with toppings at one of the more casual venues. Arvia will also see the arrival of a two new P&O Cruises' restaurants: Green & Co and 6th Street Diner. Featuring a plant-led menu, Green & Co is the perfect eatery for vegans, vegetarians and flexitarians alike, while 6th Street offers informal dining during the day and a more sophisticated experience in the evening, reminiscent of a retro American diner. There are five further signature restaurants to choose from in addition.

When they are not on land the ship boasts an almost endless menu of things to do…
Mission Control is a one-of-a-kind immersive experience set on the fictitious submarine Arvia II that I’m sure they won't want to miss. There is also Altitude Skywalk, which is located 54 metres above the water.

They can expect everything in Arvia's SkyDome, including spectacular production shows and a special Wallace & Gromit production for the whole family. At Headliners Theatre, they can catch even more spectacular performances, such as Greatest Days, a stage adaptation of the renowned West End musical The Band that features Take That songs and a story by author Tim Firth, as well as the brand-new interactive game show WaveLength, which virtually stars TV host and game show host Ben Shephard.

Gary Barlow adds his vision and personality to the evocative live music venue as the 710 Club's music director aboard P&O Arvia. A-list entertainment is promised at The Limelight Club, presented with showbiz glitz, chic cocktails, and a magnificent supper.

For some chill time under the stars Arvia’s Sunset Bar is just the place - swinging seats and sun canopies to whirlpools and live DJs.

There are golf nets, table tennis tables, deck games, and a tonne of classes available if they want to get moving too - from soothing al fresco yoga to high-energy spin workouts in the gym.

Finally, the kids' clubs offer activities for the young cruisers, including the Academy programme for teens. Whether they fancy watching a hit movie at Ocean Studios, or explore immersive experiences from renowned animation studio Aardman with family favourites Wallace, Gromit and Shaun too!

Oh – there’s five swimming pools too! 😅

A stunning Caribbean Christmas – enjoy! x

𝐂𝐮𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞…𝐈’𝐦 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐫!

My lovely customers Mandy and Antony are still over in the USA finishing their epic holiday, but they found time to speak to the Telegraph about their experience in booking with a travel agent.

Just fabulous ☺️

The article is both online and in today’s print of the Daily Telegraph – you can read the full article by clicking the link below or see one of the images below.

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/advice/how-humble-travel-agent-got-glamorous/