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November Newsletter

Thunderous applause and cheers from travel agents, tour operators and passengers alike were heard across the UK last Thursday evening. It wasn’t for the NHS workers this time but for the fact that the government finally removed the quarantine requirements for both the Canary Islands and the Maldives, resulting in a deluge of last-minute enquiries by folk desperate to escape the misery of the UK for half term and beyond.

 

It was truly heartening to experience the release of pent up demand for travel, and provide a much needed boost of optimism for the future of our industry.

 

The reception to The Maldives news was dampened slightly by the realisation that passengers will need to fly direct to and from the UK and avoid transit via the likes of Dubai or Doha. British Airways is currently the only airline with a direct service but it’s not daily and the high demand saw prices tripling within hours of the announcement. I’m happy to report that I managed to secure some much-needed light at the end of the tunnel for a few lucky clients who will be departing over the coming weeks.

 

If you’d like a taster of my personal experiences and recommendations in the Maldives, you can find my two pennies’ worth below, along with a client blog from Ferhin and Haseeb who managed to get away for a post-lockdown honeymoon in the Maldives and Dubai.

 

We can only wait patiently and see what the UK’s winter months bring. Having had a brief glimpse of what demand looks like when it becomes a little easier to travel, I remain the eternal optimist for 2021 and beyond.

 

Thanks for your continued support. Stay safe and I wish everybody a positive month ahead.

 

Jo x

Winter Sun Offer: Hard Rock Hotel, Tenerife

In celebration of the change in quarantine requirements for the Canary Islands, the Hard Rock Hotel Tenerife announced they will start welcoming guests again from 13 November.

 

It’s reassuring to see this progressive hotel group including Covid-19 medical insurance for guests, in addition to the usual lavish accommodation and facilities, so I have been working on some winter sun offers at this fabulous hotel to share...

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From The Blog

Jo's Blog: The Maldives – Is the hype justified?

I have been selling the Maldives as the perfect honeymoon, special anniversary or luxury fly and flop for several years, yet ridiculously I’d never manage to visit.

 

Travel agents can be offered working trips to experience hotels and destinations first-hand, which are known as “fam trips” or educationals.  


Such trips to the Maldives are incredibly rare and so when I was offered an opportunity to join a wonderful tour operator with whom I work for a 6-night tour of 8 different islands, I grabbed it with alacrity. [Pre-Covid, of course].

 

I have never experienced anything quite like it...

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Client Blog: Ferhin & Haseeb’s post-lockdown honeymoon

This month, Ferhin and Haseeb (pictured above and at the top of this email) finally departed for their dream honeymoon which was all the sweeter for having been moved no less than four times due to Covid. I was extremely happy to catch up with them on their return...

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Jo's Blog: Our Icelandic roadtrip

At this time of year, my hubby and I are usually starting to anticipate our annual jaunt to colder climes. Winter sun may be prescribed for many, but winter snow is this household’s choice. A couple of winters back, during the country’s shortest days, we embarked upon a memorable road trip in southern Iceland. The quality of light at that time combined with the astonishing scenery is something that we’ll never forget. That and the cost of a beer! 😊

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Testimonials

"If you haven’t experienced Jo arranging your dream trip, let her weave her magic" - The Judsons

 

I've booked several holidays to Mauritius for Joanna, Pete and their children, as well as two stays in the Maldives. Click here to read their wonderful testimonial.

 
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