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The yacht cruise that feels like a boutique hotel
As Emerald Cruises prepares to add second ship Emerald Sakara to its ocean fleet, cruise agent David Smith explains what the boutique yachts have to offer.
Jet2 has 98 new Airbus aircraft on firm order, with options to increase this to 146 (Credit: Ondrej Bocek / Unsplash)
Spike in package bookings sees Jet2 upgrade full-year profit forecast to nearly £400m
Airline and operator says forward bookings ‘remain encouraging’ with package holiday customers and load factors both up on summer 2022
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P&O Cruises adds new Med ports to Arvia and Arcadia's 2025 seasons
Arvia will call at two new ports on its western Mediterranean itineraries, Toulon and Malaga
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Cyprus hotelier Thanos expands into Greece
A new boutique brand has been created as Cyprus’s family-owned Thanos Hotels & Resorts opens its first property in Greece
More than 500 agents apply to ‘rep’ for Classic Collection
More than 500 agents apply to ‘rep’ for Classic Collection
Operator’s Be Our Rep, Be Our Guest initiative attracts hundreds of agent applicants
Classic Collection ups luxury focus with new Balearics programme
Classic Collection ups luxury focus with new Balearics programme
Younger, more affluent visitors seeking clubbing breaks combining holistic and activity elements, and Michelin-star dining
Belmond to axe UK leg of the Orient Express owing to Brexit
Belmond to axe UK leg of the Orient Express owing to Brexit
London-Folkestone portion of the legendary joined set to be scrapped due to difficulties caused by Brexit and upcoming biometric checks
Fresh France strike action triggers new FCDO travel warning
Fresh France strike action triggers new FCDO travel warning
Foreign Office warns ’coordinated strike action’ could impact people’s return from Easter breaks
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Rocco Forte to debut in remodelled resort on Sardinia's coast
A panoramic rooftop bar will be among features of the Rocco Forte at Porto Cervo, Sardinia
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Swan Hellenic takes delivery of largest ship Diana
Diana is the line’s third state-of-the-art cruise ship and currently en route to the Mediterranean after departing Helsinki Shipyard on 31 March
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The race to the top? Why margins are really set to matter this summer
Travel experts assess whether summer 2023’s momentum can continue in the face of rising prices and cost of living worries
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Complimentary car-hire goes electric at Ikos Resorts
Guests can take an electric Tesla car on a local Mediterranean self-drive for free at all-inclusive Ikos Resorts
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Jet2 expands Stansted programme with new destination and extra based aircraft
Airline and operator to offer Bulgaria’s Bourgas from Stansted this summer
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EasyJet holidays kicks off summer with expanded hotel portfolio
The UK’s third-biggest tour operator announced on Monday (3 April) it would add another 50 hotels to its portfolio this summer
The Acropolis is just one of the Greek capital's iconic attractions
New Bristol-Athens route to offer Cairo, Tel Aviv and Beirut links
West Country airport hails impact of first-ever service to Greece’s capital
The FCDO has updated its travel advice for Spain (Credit: Filip Sochor / Unsplash)
Spain confirms line-up for first sustainability conference
Inaugural Sustainability Day will be held on Wednesday 26 April in London
Agents insist Brits undeterred by Lanzarote tourism row
Agents insist Brits undeterred by Lanzarote tourism row
Brits still keen on the Canaries despite a suggestion the island could look to reduce its reliance on the UK market
Jet2holidays’ new Express Transfers service goes live
Jet2holidays to restore free resort flight check-in service
The service will return at the end of April, initially in Cyprus, after being suspended due to the pandemic
Tui sets out 'ambitious' two-year growth plan for Tui Blue portfolio
Tui sets out 'ambitious' two-year growth plan for Tui Blue portfolio
Operator confirms new additions in Menorca, Hurghada, Ayia Napa, Majorca and Thailand for summer 2023, and plans to expand further into Asia, the Caribbean and West Africa over the next two years
It is hoped the stamp of approval will boost consumer confidence in the country's tourism sector
Strike threat hangs over easyJet's Portugal services next month
EasyJet’s cabin crew employed in Portugal set to walk out over 1-3 April in dispute over pay and conditions
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EasyJet holidays claims first with extended summer season
Operator launches summer programme to Rhodes, with Santorini to follow at the weekend
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How Barut Hotels is expanding with its range of modern masterpieces
Leading Mediterranean hotel group Barut Hotels has been welcoming holidaymakers for more than 50 years, and continues to grow and invest
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Solmar expands into Ionian Coast amid 'significant' growth plans
The Midland-based firm has added 25 villas in the resorts of Parga, Preveza and Sivota Bay to its portfolio
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Europe's airports 'by and large ready' for summer surge
Recovery in European air passenger traffic edging towards 90%, according to ACI Europe, with January passenger traffic now down just 11% on January 2019 levels, and up 69% on January 2022