How things have changed! The UK’s travel agents and tour operators are now the country’s fastest growing sector according to analysis published today by Lloyds Bank. The ‘UK Recovery Tracker’ used by Lloyds has measured the travel industry as Britain’s most quickly expanding sector for the second month in succession.
We have certainly seen a significant shift in attitudes following the removal of the restrictions on international travel and our clients are well and truly back on the move. In recent weeks we have had clients depart to such destinations as Egypt, Mexico, Malta, Greece, Switzerland, Saudi Arabia and even Antarctica!
It’s great to be back making fresh bookings again and in addition to these departures we’ve also arranged lots of exciting new trips for customers to countries as diverse as Botswana, India, Jordan, Indonesia and Pakistan.
Most of our tour operator partners agree that currently the most hassle-free countries to visit which are also offering good weather in the coming months include Sri Lanka, Costa Rica, Mexico, Egypt and the Caribbean. There are still some outstanding accommodation deals and special offers which we can source for you, so get in touch if you wish to look at what’s available.
Special offers, new tours and travel ideas …
Winter adventures – as temperatures start to dip, Exodus have some outstanding winter snow adventures. If you’re searching for a different kind of winter escape, their trip in the Finnish Wilderness teaches you the ancient art of quinzee building. In Iceland, the skies are much darker during the winter months, improving your chances of spotting the Northern Lights. See for yourself on their Iceland adventure, and visit the spectacular Skógafoss Waterfall and the bubbling Geysir. Their cross-country skiing adventure in Norway allows you to ski above the Vestre Skindalen, an area known for its deep gorges and hanging valleys. Contact us for full details.
Back to the USA – following the long-awaited re-opening of the USA, Intrepid Travel are offering 38 new trips to celebrate. Trips range from tracing America’s music history from Elvis Presley’s home in Graceland and Sun Studio in Memphis to exploring the landscapes of South Dakota and Montana on a ‘parks explorer trip’ or a 6-day ranch-stay in Utah’s Zion National Park. Also note that Intrepid are running a ‘cyber sale’ from 22 November to 1 December with up to 25% off selected 2022 trips.
Meanwhile, Exsus are offering the following 12-night USA city-hopping holiday from just £2,635 per person. This price includes all flights; 4 nights in Las Vegas at the Palazzo in a Luxury King Suite, 4 nights in Los Angeles at the Andaz West Hollywood in a King Deluxe Room, 4 nights in San Francisco at Hotel Emblem in an Emblem King Room (all on a room-only basis). This price is based on departing in August 2022.
Uganda – we were delighted when African countries finally came off the red list and Africa and Beyond have released a great value ‘Best of Uganda’ itinerary which includes 1 night Boma Hotel, Entebbe; 2 nights Murchison River Lodge; 1 night Kibale Forest Camp; 2 nights Marafiki Lodge, Queen Elizabeth National Park; 1 night Haven Lodge Buhoma, Bwindi; 1 night Birds Nest Resort, Lake Bunyoni and 1 night Rwakobo Rock Lodge, Laike Mburo. Price from £3894 per person based on two people sharing. Includes all meals, game activities, chimpanzee & gorilla trekking. Single supplement £395. Includes scheduled flights and all transfers. Travelling January 2022.
And for something completely different … be among the first to discover Timor-Leste. Our friends at Regent Holidays have put together two new group tours to give visitors the unmissable chance to explore the rugged jungle landscapes, unique cultural identities, pristine beaches and colourful marine environments this beautiful country has to offer. Dates and prices for these pioneering trips in 2022 are yet to be released, so register your interest with us and we will keep you informed.
Happy travels!
The Nomads