Costa Festival from Harmony Voyages

Harmony Voyages specialises in offering music themed festival holidays with all the fun of a regular festival but none of the drawbacks. No queueing, no muddy fields, no portaloos, flip-flops instead of wellingtons and a warm comfortable bedroom with en-suite bathroom to retire to at the […]…

A Tale of Two Rivers

Gillian Thornton makes a welcome return to Germany’s postcard-pretty villages and river views with Riviera Travel….

Oceania Cruises

Oceania Cruises, the world’s leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, invites you to enjoy imaginative destination experiences around the world, savour The Finest Cuisine at Sea® and relax aboard their small, luxurious ships. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RrI532T7MEY Oceania Cruises’ ships lead the way in luxury travel, providing a five-star […]…

Explore!

Explore Worldwide is an established specialist in small-group adventure holidays to extraordinary places worldwide, from Albania to Zimbabwe, Jordan to Japan. Small groups of around 11 travellers are led by local guides who share their first-hand knowledge and insight to create once-in-a-lifetime experiences on every day […]…

Fred. Holidays

Fred. Holidays is the curator of bespoke travel arrangements from the UK to Europe and beyond. We provide Silver Travellers with the ability to see the world their way. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3M23Dz0QtI Our specialisms have no bounds, from ocean and river cruises to bespoke land adventures and rail […]…

40 Years of Riviera Travel

Gillian (right) with fellow STA contributor Jeannine Williamson

Who can resist an invitation to a birthday party in Paris? Gillian Thornton celebrates 40 years of Riviera Travel, the UK’s leading river cruise and tour operator….

Come feel the love on a Princess cruise. You’ll enjoy the MedallionClass experience others simply can’t, and it’s exclusively for everyone. Visit incredible destinations and be involved in the best experiences around each one of them.

Experience more with Princess and connect effortlessly with the world around you, spend time away with loved ones, take a moment for yourself, and fall in love with your holiday of a lifetime, every time.

With over 20 years of experience, Wendy Wu Tours has mastered the art of creating exceptional, fully inclusive tours which showcase the very best of each destination.

Each tour is led by a world-class guide, who will highlight the very best of their homeland, and includes authentic cultural experiences so you are not just seeing the sights, but truly immersing yourself in local life.

Say hello to ease at sea. Ambassador’s purpose is simple: they want to inspire every guest to experience authentic cruising, effortlessly and sustainably. Passionate about protecting our oceans and destinations, their ships comply with the highest industry emission standards and there is no single-use plastic on board.

On your voyage, you will receive the warmest of welcomes from the Ambassador community as you sail upon the friendliest ships afloat.

This is a global co-operative co-owned by local partners using real local experts and guides, which supports local communities, environments and wildlife. It offers travellers quirky places to stay, activity holidays and learning experiences. Not In The Guidebooks gets travellers off the beaten track into local culture with day experiences and longer, immersive adventures.

From wild wellness breaks in Wales to painting in Portugal, sustainable adventures in Mauritius to food safaris in Brazil, this is immersive, exciting travel.

Seabourn’s five intimate ships carry guests to the heart of great cities, exclusive yacht harbours and secluded coves around the world, while two new purpose-built expedition ships will combine exhilarating adventures in remote destinations with the sophisticated amenities of the world’s finest resorts at sea.

From the luxury of all suite accommodations to complimentary fine wines and spirits, and a no tipping policy, Seabourn exemplifies the definition of travelling well.