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Intrepid Travel - Meet Who We Work WIth
Intrepid Travel are the world’s leading provider of sustainable, experience-rich, small group tours. We’ve been part of the industry since 1989 and that’s why 100,000 passengers trust us with their holidays each year. Offering more than 800 itineraries in over 120 countries and across all seven continents; we also have a broad range of trip themes to suit various interests as well as three distinct travel styles catering to all ages, tastes and budgets. Customers love explori
New Wendy Wu Brochure
18 January 2021
The new Wendy Wu Tours brochures are now available to read online. A fantastic company with a fantastic reputation in escorted, worldwide tours. Excellent service and a team who take care of all your visa requirements included in the price make them one of the best in the world. Please click the link of whichever brochure you would like to view below.
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The new Wendy Wu Tours brochures are now available to read online. A fantastic company with a fantastic reputation in escorted, worldwide tours. Excellent service and a team who take care of all your visa requirements included in the price make them one of the best in the world. Please click the link of whichever brochure you would like to view below.
Our Luxury Magazine with Caribtours
15 January 2021
Click the link below to see an online version of our luxury magazine in partnership with Caribtours. Specialists in luxury island adventures this magazine has articles focusing on the Seychelles, Jamaica, Dominica and so much more.
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Click the link below to see an online version of our luxury magazine in partnership with Caribtours. Specialists in luxury island adventures this magazine has articles focusing on the Seychelles, Jamaica, Dominica and so much more.
New Saga Brochures - View Online Here
12 January 2021
The new Saga brochures, filled with an exciting variety of holidays and river cruises, have arrived, and we can’t wait to share them with you! As well as extra dates for 2021 and 2022, we’ve also introduced plenty of new holidays to inspire your customers. Early bookers never miss out thanks to our Price Promise, and your customers can enjoy added peace of mind with our Reassurance Promise. We’d like to take this opportunity to thank you for all your support during an unprece
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The new Saga brochures, filled with an exciting variety of holidays and river cruises, have arrived, and we can’t wait to share them with you! As well as extra dates for 2021 and 2022, we’ve also introduced plenty of new holidays to inspire your customers. Early bookers never miss out thanks to our Price Promise, and your customers can enjoy added peace of mind with our Reassurance Promise. We’d like to take this opportunity to thank you for all your support during an unprece
Happy New Year 2021
1 January 2021
Happy New Year! 2020 has come and gone They say that time flies, but this last year I beg to differ. Every hour of every day has been long and hard with many ups and downs. In the midst of the most challenging year, I have ever faced in 26 years of trading, my heart goes out to those who have family and friends pass away for whatever reason. I had 6 friends and family die from cancer, and many still suffering, but thankfully none from the virus. To those who have lost l
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Happy New Year! 2020 has come and gone They say that time flies, but this last year I beg to differ. Every hour of every day has been long and hard with many ups and downs. In the midst of the most challenging year, I have ever faced in 26 years of trading, my heart goes out to those who have family and friends pass away for whatever reason. I had 6 friends and family die from cancer, and many still suffering, but thankfully none from the virus. To those who have lost l
It's Good To Be Back - Thompson Travel International
29 June 2020
It’s Good To Be Back………. at Thompson Travel International We are pleased to announce we will re-open our office, for Thompson Travel International, Faith & Culture Tours, The Cruise Counter and Travelling Alone Together on Wednesday 1st July. To ensure the safety of our staff and you please read the following information. 1 - Opening Hours Until we have further clarification, we will be opening on Wednesday 1st July 2020 and will remain open from Monday
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It’s Good To Be Back………. at Thompson Travel International We are pleased to announce we will re-open our office, for Thompson Travel International, Faith & Culture Tours, The Cruise Counter and Travelling Alone Together on Wednesday 1st July. To ensure the safety of our staff and you please read the following information. 1 - Opening Hours Until we have further clarification, we will be opening on Wednesday 1st July 2020 and will remain open from Monday
Travel & Bookings Update
18 May 2020
Update Monday 8 June 2020 I trust all of you are well and looking forward to a bit more freedom and 'normality' .... with caution. RE-OPENING I am pleased to advise you, that unless we receive different instructions, our office will re-open on Wednesday 1 July 2020. We will operate on reduced opening hours until we establish the best way to fully re-open considering new arrangements. We will be open Monday to Friday 11am -3pm. We may take appointments outsi
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Update Monday 8 June 2020 I trust all of you are well and looking forward to a bit more freedom and 'normality' .... with caution. RE-OPENING I am pleased to advise you, that unless we receive different instructions, our office will re-open on Wednesday 1 July 2020. We will operate on reduced opening hours until we establish the best way to fully re-open considering new arrangements. We will be open Monday to Friday 11am -3pm. We may take appointments outsi
Coronavirus Policy
18 March 2020
Update on 24 March 2020 Stay at Home. Stay Safe. Take care. Further to the announcement from Government yesterday all our staff are set up and working from home. So, what are we doing? 1 Getting our Customers Home Thankfully, as of today, we have all our customers safely home from trips all over the world. Airlines are still flying to repatriate people and do the best they can in present circumstances. 2 Dealing with Travellers due to travel up to 20 Apri
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Update on 24 March 2020 Stay at Home. Stay Safe. Take care. Further to the announcement from Government yesterday all our staff are set up and working from home. So, what are we doing? 1 Getting our Customers Home Thankfully, as of today, we have all our customers safely home from trips all over the world. Airlines are still flying to repatriate people and do the best they can in present circumstances. 2 Dealing with Travellers due to travel up to 20 Apri
Our New YouTube Channel
14 March 2020
Northern Irelands 2019 Award Winning Travel Agent Of The Year has launched their own YouTube channel to showcase not only what destinations, hotels and cruise ships we love the most but also those that our customers love the most! Click here to have a look - See our new Youtube channel Remember to subscribe to follow our channel!
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Northern Irelands 2019 Award Winning Travel Agent Of The Year has launched their own YouTube channel to showcase not only what destinations, hotels and cruise ships we love the most but also those that our customers love the most! Click here to have a look - See our new Youtube channel Remember to subscribe to follow our channel!
Tina Irving - Sustainable Tourism Guide
2 March 2020
We are proud to be working with Tina Irving a huge believer sustainable tourism. A little information on Tina and a link to what she does can be seen below. Tina Irving is committed to making heritage and cultural links between Scotland, Spain and Ireland through events such as the story of the Spanish Armada, the Spanish Civil War and the Battle of Barossa in Spain. She leads tours and writes on her blog here. She has lived and worked intermittently in Spain for over 30 years and speaks
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We are proud to be working with Tina Irving a huge believer sustainable tourism. A little information on Tina and a link to what she does can be seen below. Tina Irving is committed to making heritage and cultural links between Scotland, Spain and Ireland through events such as the story of the Spanish Armada, the Spanish Civil War and the Battle of Barossa in Spain. She leads tours and writes on her blog here. She has lived and worked intermittently in Spain for over 30 years and speaks