Long Read

The open road, dining under the stars and toilet chat: agents try luxury camping with thl

'We loved every minute of our drive'

Travel Counsellor Alex Maxwell-Clarke

I won a prize of five nights’ rental at a Tourism Australia event, and we travelled in March this year. I planned the route very carefully as I treated this trip more like a self-fam than a holiday. My partner is also an amateur photographer, so he was especially keen to capture the diverse Australian landscapes and wildlife.

'It is a bittersweet privilege to have Petra to ourselves'

Our writer observes just how badly peaceful Jordan's tourism industry has been rocked by its warring neighbours

Is this the best time of year to visit the US? These experts think so...

What is it like to travel to the United States during the country's annual national holiday? We ask a bunch of US tourism experts for their top tips

'Three birthday cakes, but that's not the only reason I fell in love with this region'

Firecrest Travel's Helen Bateman found laidback luxury and genuine hospitality when she travelled around Kerala earlier this year

A century on: how agents can do their part to conserve gorillas in Rwanda

The world-famous Volcanoes National Park celebrates its 100th anniversary this year, and contributing to its ongoing upkeep has never been more important, so how can agents be a part of its future?

Trains, no planes and richer experiences: discovering France and Switzerland with Intrepid

Nine 2025 TTG Sustainable Travel Ambassadors in Training discovered the pleasures of rail travel on Intrepid’s first no-fly fam trip through France and Switzerland

Forget what you know about Majorca... this hotel rewrites the rulebook

From the moment I walked through the sliding doors at Iberostar’s Selection Es Trenc hotel I found it easy to relax. Rather than hunching over a cramped check-in desk with my luggage in tow, I was gently whisked to a sumptuous seating area in the lobby and invited to complete check-in via an iPad with one of the friendly hotel team, with a refreshing fruity mocktail in my hand.

The sporty Sardinian resort that will win over clients of all ages

With refreshed accommodation, a new Michelin-star restaurant and myriad experiences from wellness to kids’ clubs and sports academies to beachside activities, agents should consider Forte Village a solid option for energetic multi-gen families

Why there's more to this bucolic region than its famous brandy

Laurette Didière from Charentes in Flow DMC has all the tips you need to unlock the treasures of the Cognac region for your clients

'I couldn't photograph the polar bear with my phone, but I didn't care'

A Svalbard circumnavigation onboard a small ship still delivers the quintessential Arctic cruise experience – despite stricter environmental regulations

Crystal celebrates 35 years – a landmark worth hailing for a cruise brand that almost didn't make it

Claire Dodd joined a Crystal cruise from Copenhagen to see what the luxury line has to offer its clients in today's highly-competitive market

How to sell beer-themed river cruises to your female clients

Cultural storytelling through regional beer is an experiential trend that could help you switch more clients onto river cruising

17 need-to-know new routes, destinations and updates

As the weather takes a turn, here is TTG's pick of the new routes taking off or being extended this winter and next summer

Why Brussels makes the perfect weekend break for clients

Brussels is perhaps better known for dry, dull institutions like the European Parliament – but it's time to think again about Belgium's capital

How clients can have a taste of the safari experience right here in the UK

A new safari-inspired experience at Chester Zoo is expected to generate an extra £1.5 million a year for the charity’s conservation work - and agents can book at a 20% discount

How your clients can do a Montreal city break a bit differently

Make sure your clients discover the true heart of Canada’s second largest city by highlighting its growing number of Indigenous tours and experiences

Why a direct UK–Dominica flight post-2027 now looks likely

Direct links with Europe, new hotels, more accessible attractions – the Caribbean island is on a mission to attract more tourists

Why agents need to pitch a night in the South African bush to clients

There’s a very special way to enhance a safari stay: spend a night in the andBeyond Ngala Treehouse

‘This hotel collection has completely changed the way we sell Sri Lanka’

These two agents now have a new trade-friendly property portfolio on speed dial, after joining fam trips designed around boutique hotels and authentic experiences

Inside Corinthia Bucharest, the luxury hotel leading Romania's pursuit of high-net-worth travellers

The Romanian capital is making a play for luxury travellers thanks to a new hotel – and they may find themselves pleasantly surprised by what they find in the city.

The top-selling experience in Dubai, according to a leading DMC

Demand is swelling for authentic, experience-led travel across the UAE and Oman, says Emirates Group’s Arabian Adventures

Is it time for Ecuador to make a comeback?

Internal unrest, political instability, an electricity crisis caused by a severe drought… clients could be forgiven for wanting to avoid Ecuador, when they have read the international news headlines.

What it's really like inside the Caribbean's newest party destination

Celebration Key is a new 65-acre private island resort in the Bahamas that’s exclusively for Carnival Cruise Line guests – with plenty of potential for expansion

10 new ways to sell Italy to luxury travellers this year

Visitors to Italy are looking beyond Venice, and Rome and Amalfi Coast to explore lesser-known destinations.