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Finding Florida’s best-kept secret

The engine hummed beneath me as I gripped the jet ski handlebars slightly harder before easing up on the throttle. Our instructor, Andrew – a former ship captain, now three days into his new island gig – gave me an all-knowing grin before taking off ahead of me and shooting a stream of water up into the air behind him. It was my first time on one of these nifty water vehicles and thankfully the waters were calm, and with Andrew by my side, I’m excited to get closer to the shallow coastline, where I spot a few sharks and one of the region’s ray species.

Why this Central American destination is the best-kept secret in luxury travel
Belize offers paradise settings, stylish stays and bespoke adventures, enticing any customer seeking a unique luxury escape
More 'activations' and 'no lulls': the feedback that shaped Celebrity Cruises' new Edge series ship
Speaking on Celebrity Xcel, Royal Caribbean Group president Jason Liberty revealed travel agents and guests had indicated occasionally there was 'not a lot to do' on previous Edge series ships
Introducing the quickest way to find special stays in France
For fifteen years, Palaces de France has been a trusted hallmark for luxury hospitality. Discover why this government-backed luxury list is the quickest way to find your discerning clients special stays in France
'Our secrets to selling £40,000 expedition cruises with Silversea'
Andara Travel’s directors have booked Antarctica and experienced the Galapagos with Silversea. They explain why they’re fans of the luxury line
Why Bradenton should be on every luxury travel agent’s radar

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Too much of a good thing? Is 'luxury' starting to lose its lustre?

Our industry is awash in “luxury". The word, once the exclusive domain of the few, is now being enthusiastically claimed by brands with whom, just a few years ago, you'd never make the association.

When the likes of easyJet holidays launches a "Luxury Collection", or Jet2holidays pushes its "Indulgent Escapes" line, it begs the question – is this democratising the concept for the masses, or simply diluting a once-meaningful term?

EasyJet holidays vows to 'redefine premium travel' with launch of luxury brand
Operator to put more than 80 five-star hotels in its portfolio under a new upmarket sub-brand
‘High-net-worth travellers are savvy, not stingy’ – how agents can maximise value
With luxury travellers increasingly using hacks to avoid overspending, the role of the travel advisor is fast evolving
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
Kent independent Revells Travel to open second branch next month
Luxury specialist to expand to Cranbrook in October, near its Headcorn HQ
Big spenders, bigger plans: how to win over high-income travellers
Research from PwC and TTG quizzed luxury travel customers about their holiday plans and priorities, including where they stay and what's making them spend more on their travel throughout 2025
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
The right way to sell Sri Lanka? Do it with purpose – and clients will love it
Co-founders of The Conscious Travel Foundation Olivia Cryer and Maudie Tomlinson are advocates for a new way of selling travel to Sri Lanka
High-net-worth travellers’ top frustrations when booking accommodation revealed
Itinerary clashes and sold-out rooms are just two of the pet peeves facing today’s luxury travellers
The TTG Luxury Travel Awards are back – new venue and categories revealed for 2026
The much-loved afternoon ceremony, hosted once again in association with Silversea, will be back on Friday 6 March
I spotted my musical hero in Dubai – and the hotel was pretty impressive too
Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab is one of the most significant hotel openings in the emirate in recent years – and is already popular with locals, tourists and celebrities
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
Virgin Voyages to 'explore' luxury cruise market as Brilliant Lady arrives in UK
SJ Walker, Virgin Voyages’ UK sales director, believes there’s an ’overlap’ with what luxury customers want and what the line offers
Seven ways luxury travellers are avoiding overspending, and how to broach them
High-net-worth individuals are becoming increasingly discerning as luxury travel prices continue to rise.
Four Seasons Yachts addresses guests after delaying launch of first vessel
Four Seasons I will now make its debut in the Mediterranean next March rather than in the Caribbean
Seabourn and Uniworld combine to offer 'first-ever' ocean and river cruise package
Agents can now book a Venice and the Mediterranean Sea package departing that brings together a Uniworld sailing and a seven-night cruise on Seabourn Quest sailing between Venice and Athens
‘Booking windows are shortening’ – and other luxury travel myths debunked
Virtuoso has unveiled a number of key insights into the reality of luxury travel bookings for 2026
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