You cannot fault Japan for drawing travellers from around the world to its picturesque villages, cities and landscapes. In particular, the former capital of Japan – Kyoto – is one such city that offers what seems like a never-ending array of photo spots. We couldn’t list them all but here […]
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Three unexpected treasures of Southern Spain
In February 2023, Matt – part of our Sales team in Australia – travelled to Southern Spain on a 9-day Escapes by Globus tour. These holidays offer departures in Europe’s off season (November – March) to take advantage of cooler weather, fewer crowds and prices that are up to 40% […]
A Turkish Escape
We are thrilled to introduce one of our new Escapes by Globus tours, the Turkish Escape! Uncover the very best of Turkey over 8 days on a round trip starting and ending in Istanbul. With such a unique history thanks to its location between Europe and Asia, you’ll find a […]
Smaller ships yet bigger experiences: why you should choose a river cruise with Avalon Waterways
Say goodbye to the waves, and hello to the world and another type of cruise! River cruising with Avalon Waterways still has all the benefits of being onboard a ship but in a way that elevates your cruising experience. River cruising allows you to cruise without the crowds, explore new […]
Eight reasons why you should consider off season travel
We all know that most travellers flock to the other side of the world to lap up a Northern Hemisphere summer. But let’s not discount travelling between October through to March! Here are eight reasons why you should consider off season travel in the hopes that this might entice you […]
How to spend a weekend in Edinburgh, Scotland
Edinburgh holds a dear place in not just Scotland’s heart, but in Britain’s, too. Locals sometimes refer to it as Auld Reekie, Scottish for Old Smoky which is what people would see over the city from afar. The late Queen Elizabeth II’s official residence in Scotland was the Palace of […]