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24 December 2019

"I have travelled all year, seen a lot of places and seen plenty of airports, but do I love being home for Christmas? The answer is yes. Maybe its because I have kids, grown up, albeit, but for me it's time for family and friends. There's nothing quite like getting on your Christmas pjs, lighting the fire and enjoying opening the prezzies with your family. It has to be done! Mince pies and chocolate for breakfast. Turkey cooked - don't even like it, but its the stuffing and ham

We will hold our first charity golf day inTandragee Golf Club on Friday 15 May 2020 in aid of Alder Hey Children's Hospital and Charity. This charity does amazing work and means a lot to the family who own Thompson Travel International as they continue to look after a family member and so many other young children. All skill levels are welcome and there will be golf prizes on the day. A Golfer Ticket costs £50pp and includes: cooked breakfast, golfers goodie bag, shotg

Nearly everyone nowadays knows someone who has been on a cruise or who is thinking of embarking on their first sailing. But why cruise? 1. Value for money 2. You only unpack once 3. Family friendly 4. Romance 5. Social 6. Top class service   Next is the big question...Why book your cruise with Thompson Travel International? 1. Award Winners 2. The Cruise Counter  3. Experience 4. Knowledge & Tailor Made Holidays   Have you ever wondered why people who cruise come

8 August 2019

After the success of our exhibition at Corrs Corner in April we have decided to hold another at the beautiful Tullyglass House Hotel in Ballymena on Friday 13 September 2019. The exhibition will include information sessions held by Company Director Sharon Thompson and also some of our other group leaders. 9.30am - Sharon's first session will be about Israel, her experiences and the tours we have upcoming for 2020. Sharon is making her way back to The Holy Land on in October with her own es

19 June 2019

8 May 2019

BOOK YOUR 2019 ADVENTURE TODAY WITH BIG SAVINGS We are offering savings of up to £500 per person with our Extraordinary Asia sale. Explore the beauty of China, discover vibrant Japan, be inspired by magical India or uncover the wonders of Southeast Asia on an unforgettable Wendy Wu Tour. Top tour savings Take a look at our favourite tours below or explore all tours within this offer. Angkor to the Bay: Save up to £500 per person or £1,000 per couple China: The Big One

8 May 2019

Our newest ship A-ROSA ALVA was christened on 30 April 2019 in Porto by German singer, songwriter and actress, Yvonne Catterfeld, the ship’s Godmother and A-ROSA’s brand ambassador in a ceremony attended by many partners, journalists and A-ROSA employees. Following tradition, Yvonne Catterfeld wished the ship and the crew good luck for the sailings ahead, a champagne bottle was broken over the hull and our guests then enjoyed red and white confetti. The ship then sailed away for a sh

19 December 2018

Click the link below to open a copy of our Christmas Newsletter! Happy Christmas! 

29 November 2018

The second of our revolutionary Edge Class ships - Celebrity Apex - will be sailing from Southampton in April 2020 for its first ever cruises. Boasting some of the most luxurious accommodations in our fleet, Celebrity Apex will offer Edge Staterooms with Infinite Balcony and twin level Edge Villas with outdoor plunge pools, to name a few. Add to this 29 world-class culinary venues, of which 7 are brand new speciality restaurants, and signatu

28 November 2018

Designed exclusively for solo travellers, our Solo tours provide you with a ready-made group of like-minded fellow explorers to share your holiday with. You are looked after every step of the way by an expert guide and given plenty of opportunities to mingle with other group members while you are out sightseeing, enjoying group dinners and taking part in cultural experiences. There’s also some built in free time, so you can do some independent exploration too if you want to. On your solo