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Sofia - a forgotten gem.

2/26/2023

Sofia – the exciting capital of Bulgaria
Sofia is one of the oldest capitals in Europe. Here you will find modern shopping centers, fine parks, elegant boulevards, Byzantine churches and monuments from the communist era. Located at the foot of the Vitosha mountain massif

Bulgaria's beautiful capital, Sofia, is located at the foot of the Vitosha mountain range. The mountain has also given its name to the main street with rows of stylish shops and a leafy park at one end. In Vitosja you go skiing in the winter and walk in the forest in the summer. You can go up by funicular or chair lift.

The city is distinguished by its architectural mix of modern and historic buildings. Older landmarks are Bojana Church, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and the early Byzantine St. Sophia Church. More modern architecture can be seen at the Bulgarian National Opera, the Ivan Vazov National Theatre, the Rakovski Street Theater District, and the Natsionalen dvorets na kulturata (NDK), Southeast Europe's largest cultural convention center.

The city is small, in the center stands the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral with its large domes. In the crypt there is a large collection of icons spanning over a thousand years. Next to the cathedral is the church of Santa Sofia, which gave the city its name. Also, don't miss the Banya Bashi Mosque from 1576. The National Museum of History has over 650,000 objects and the National Art Gallery has art from the 19th and 20th centuries.

Shopping can be done in Bulgaria Mall, The Mall, Mall of Sofia, the other department stores or at the so-called Women's Market, Zhenski Pazar, a bustling bazaar that stretches over several blocks where clothes, food, carpets, shawls and much more are sold .There are many other small markets in the suburbs as well.

Vodenitzata cooks good Bulgarian food and the staff serve in national costume. There are also vegetarian options, not always a matter of course in Bulgaria. Still, they have the best vegetables in Europe. Don't forget to try the good Bulgarian wine!

The best time to go here is during the summer months, but there are fewer tourists in spring and autumn if you prefer. Or - if you want to go skiing, winter is of course the best.

You can stay well at affordable prices. In addition, the travel agency often has agreements with most hotels, so you get away even cheaper.

You can easily travel with local transport, which has a good network of subways, trams, cable buses and regular buses. If you choose to take a taxi, it is also incredibly cheap.

Take out your calendar and plan your next weekend trip.

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Andorra - Magical slopes and cheap shopping.

2/5/2023

Magical slopes and cheap shopping - the unknown skiing paradise of Andorra.

The small principality of Andorra is located in the Pyrenees mountain range, sandwiched between France and Spain.
The fine skiing attracts tens of thousands of tourists every year. Almost 300 kilometres of pistes and 300 sunny days are tempting enough!
With an area of 468 square kilometres and approximately 85,000 inhabitants, the principality of Andorra is one of the world's smallest countries.
Duty-free goods and fine ski slopes with slopes located at an altitude of over 2,500 meters attract roughly ten million tourists a year.
It is sunny but still snow-proof, as moisture from the Mediterranean turns into precipitation in the form of snow over the Pyrenees and Andorra from December to April.

Shop duty free
Known as a financial centre and something of a tax haven, Andorra is located in the Pyrenees mountain range, on the border between France and Spain.
According to the constitution, the president of France and a Spanish bishop are formally the country's heads of state.
However, legislative power lies with the General Council (Parliament).

Andorra can trace its history back to Charlemagne, who granted the country its freedom in 819 in exchange for the country's contribution in the wars against the Moors.
In 1278, the Spanish bishop of Urgel and the French count of Foix were given shared leadership of Andorra.
Later, the count was replaced by the French state, and for the next few centuries Andorra was divided between Spain and France.
In 1993, the first referendum was held that led to a modern democracy.
Andorra lacks its own defence force and currency (it has the euro), but is a member of both the United Nations and the Council of Europe.

Over 100 pistes – from black to blue
In the past, two families each ruled their ski area, Soldeu and Pasa de la Casa. Should you travel throughout the area,
two different ski passes were required, which was both expensive and complicated. In 2005, the two families decided to collaborate.
Now a coherent area has been created, Grandvalira,
on close to 200 kilometres of pistes or more than a hundred runs of varying difficulty with an emphasis on slightly easier ones.

Grandvalira
The largest ski area in the Pyrenees and Southern Europe, and consists of 210 kilometres of pistes and 112 different runs.
There are both easy, wide and long and lovely off-piste runs for those who want deeper snow.
The chances of sunshine are good, Grandvalira boasts 300 sunny days a year.
The summit is at 2,640 meters and there are 18 black pistes, 42 red, 19 green and 49 blue pistes.
Around 40 restaurants are located all around the slopes, and 68 lifts are ready to take you up and around. There is also the possibility of cross-country skiing.

Vallnord
The other ski area in Andorra is Vallnord. The summit is at 2,560 meters and a total piste length of around 60 kilometres.
There are four black pistes, 17 red, 7 green and 16 blue pistes. There are plenty of restaurants and simpler eateries, as well as an amusement park and 31 lifts

The nearest airport is Perpignan in France about 15 miles and Barcelona in Spain about 19 miles.
The easiest way to get to Barcelona from Scandinavia is to combine skiing with a city break in Barcelona.

Don't hesitate to contact us for booking.

The best wellness spots 2023

1/31/2023

Traveling and seeking well-being is the new travel trend.
Organic SPA media selects the best wellness facilities in the world every year.
Below you will see those who have been named the best for 2023.
If you feel like visiting one of these or somewhere else, contact us and we will make sure that you will feel good.

Feel free to comment which one is your favorite. It might as well be somewhere else,for example in Bulgaria

Traps when you book your travel

1/17/2023

What does ‘Protected transfers’, ‘Non-protected transfers’ or ‘Self-transfer flight’ mean?

We want to help you have the best travel experience possible. And we know that saving money on flights is one way to make a happy traveller.

For that reason, when you search for flights, we’ll show you lots of different options to help you get the most value possible.

BUT. And it’s a big BUT – which is why we made it big.
Some of these cheaper options come with risks. That’s why they cost less.

So before you book, we want to help you understand what you’re signing up to.
Some of this may seem a little complicated, but we’re going to do our best to explain.

PROTECTED TRANSFERS

Sometimes the website show you options where it takes more than one flight to get to your destination.

Let’s say you’re flying Stockholm to Gran Canaria. And you find the cheapest way to get there is to fly from Stockholm to London, and then transfer to another flight from London to
Gran Canaria.
Most of the time, the two flights will be on the same flight ticket. Yep, even if they’re operated by different airlines. It’s rather nicely called an "airline alliance."

And this is a protected transfer.

The easy way to tell if the flights are on the same flight ticket.

There is only one booking reference for both flights.

A protected transfer means that if a flight is delayed, and you miss a connection, the airlines will find alternative flights for you, and get you to your destination AT NO EXTRA COST.

Because it’s pretty much risk-free, a protected transfer costs more.

NON-PROTECTED TRANSFERS

What’s a non-protected transfer, then?

It means the two flights are NOT on the same ticket. There is no friendly alliance between airlines this time. And you’ll have two booking references.

Most importantly, it means that if you miss your connecting flight for any reason, you will have to buy a whole new ticket. For example:

Let’s say you bought a non-protected transfer for Stockholm to Gran Canaria, with a connecting flight in London.
If the Stockholm flight is delayed, causing you to miss the flight from London, you will have to fork out for a new ticket from London to Gran Canaria as the transfer was not protected.

The good news is, there are ways to reduce the risks of a non-protected transfer.

It’s basically all about leaving yourself lots of time between flights, and knowing in advance about any tricky things that could slow you down when you’re trying to make your connection.

SELF-TRANSFER FLIGHTS

There is another way to book flight connections that aren’t on a shared ticket (so, again, no airline alliance), but offer a bit more protection than non-protected transfers. These are called self-transfer flights.

Self-transfer flights are booked by a travel agent. That means that, although the airlines won't be able to help if your flights get delayed or cancelled, the travel agent will.
But it can still be some extra costs.

So, as soon as a problem occurs, you must call the travel agent, so they can help you with rebooking the flight or flights.

Remember that even if the travel agent does protect you, it's still a good idea to research and plan for all the potential tricky parts – which are the same tricky parts we listed for non-protected transfers.

And don't forget to plan for any visas you might need.

Here are some of those tricky things:

Let’s look at Stockholm to Gran Canaria, via London, again.

As we said, if the Stockholm flight is delayed, you will have less time to catch the flight from London.
So the more time you have between the flight from Stockholm landing, and the flight to Gran Canaria taking off, the better.
When you landed in London, you will have to pick up your checked luggage at the baggage carousel, and then check in again for the flight to Gran Canaria.

This could mean waiting a long time for your baggage, followed by a big line at check-in, and then who-knows-how-long going through security screening.

Normally, you have to pass the passport control for the country you arrived in before to catch the carousel.
So you must know if you need visa to enter the country or if there is any special requirements like PCR test to enter the country.

Not only that, but the flight to Gran Canaria might be from a different terminal. Depending on the airport, this could mean having to wait for a shuttle to that other terminal.
In rare cases, the next flight could even be from a completely different London airport. London’s airports are very far apart; you might be looking at more than two hours to get from one to another.

In some countries, even though you won’t be leaving the airport, you will need a visa or a transit visa.
That might mean you need to organize a visa well in advance, before you board any of the planes.
Or it might mean joining yet another line once at that country’s airport, in order to get a transit stamp.

Also: airlines have different baggage rules. You’ll need to make sure your hand luggage and your checked luggage comply with both airlines.

Now, here is the REALLY IMPORTANT part.

Because the transfer is not protected, it's a good idea to find out all this information yourself.
The airlines don’t have an alliance this time, so they won’t be able to help.
We want you to have the best time possible, so it's a good idea to look into the extra information about the flights, transfers or airports before you book.

Try researching the airports, their terminals, and how to get between them.
We’d also recommend going to the airports’ websites, and researching things like public transportation and taxi costs.
You’ll also need to think about how long you’ll need to get from one flight to the other.
The best way is to plan for a worst-case scenario (i.e., build in lots of time for waiting and lines).

Don’t forget to research the baggage rules of all the airlines you’re flying with and do some research on the visa situation.

Hopefully this will help you balance the risks, plan properly to reduce those risks, and point you in the right direction!

HERE’S A QUICK RECAP:

Protected transfers
One booking reference
Friendly airline alliance
Anything goes wrong, the airlines help at no extra cost

Non-protected transfers
Each flight has its own booking reference
The airlines do not have a friendly alliance
Anything goes wrong, you’ll have to pay for one or more new tickets

Self-transfer flights
Each flight has its own booking reference
The airlines do not have a friendly alliance
A travel agent will assist you if anything goes wrong
HOWEVER, different travel agents offer different levels of assistance on different trips
If anything isn't clear, please give us a shout through the little “Contact Us” button down there, and we'll be happy to explain these points in more detail. Happy travels!

If you're travelling with luggage, there are some things to consider.

With protected transfer, you only pay for the luggage on time and the luggage is checked to your final destination.

With the 2 other transfers you have to buy and pay luggage for each flight and it only checked to the destination in the ticket.

And if you compare the prices, it is not always the best way to buy the cheapest ticket.
If the flight is not a direct flight it will take longer time, and you take a risk.

An airline ticket is a contract that they should take you from point A to point B.
So if the flight is cancelled they offer you a new flight, but it can be next day ,
and the airline provide you hotel without extra cost.

So its very important to have a good travel insurance if something happens that destroy you plans.

We can provide you with the best insurances .

And when you book you can also buy different levels of support help.

Here is a real example that show that it can be better to always contact a travel consultant or adviser.
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This information of the prices is real but the prices is from 14th of January so the prices can be different now.

Let's look at this price 22 January to 02 February Stockholm - Las Palmas and return.

As you see, the price is only for the airline without luggage.

And there is overnight both ways.

Let's add luggage and hotels to this trip. (the cheapest hotels at the airport.

If the customer had called to me, this is what I had offered.

The price inclusive checked luggage is 3243 SEK

I offer a ticket that is total 64 SEK (6EUR) more expensive, and it will be 26 hours more in destination, and the most important more save trip without risks. But of course I can book the other alternative if the customer wants that.

I hope you learned something from this case.

Travel consultants give you often the best solution

Belgium is not only mussels, french fries and Manneken Pis.

1/13/2023

Belgium is a country worth visiting all year round.
You will find that Belgium is more are mussels, french fries and Manneken Pis.
At the beginning of the year with, for example, Valentine's Day to experience romantic Brussels.
Spring, with its many holidays and long weekends, is a perfect time to visit Europe's many, fascinating cities.
Summer during the holiday season or just to experience the Landeyt.
Do you want to experience experiencing something different in the Belgian region of Flanders.
Then it becomes e.g. Bryge, which is world heritage classified by UNESCO, or the world city of Antwerp, where modern architecture meets the traditional.
In the autumn it can be hot days, so you can experience the country and get a good memory with you.
In December, you have all the Christmas markets around the country you can visit.

Ghent - an undiscovered pearl

Do you like art, fashion and design, culinary experiences at the highest level - all against a backdrop taken from a medieval film? In fact, this description fits into several of Flander's cities and so is Ghent - the city that offers a perfect mix of big city and idyll. With only 260,000 inhabitants, Gent never feels too large or too hectic, although the city absolutely has a trendy metropolitan vibe. At the same time, the city's car-free city centre is incredibly beautiful with its medieval houses, churches and bridges, as well as the two rivers Lys and Scheldt that flow through the city. The train journey from Brussels International Airport Zaventem to Ghent takes less than an hour.

Coolest Antwerp

Antwerp is Belgium's second-largest city, but definitely the coolest in the country. A rich cultural life, a thriving fashion industry and a huge selection of high -quality cafés and restaurants are the success factors to the city's high attraction value.
Here is a charming and cool mix of medieval construction works, pompous Art Nouveau and modern architectural beads, where the port district Eilandje and the beautiful train station are two places well worth visiting. Antwerp is also known as the whole world's diamond capital and visitors can learn more about the diamond trade at the Diva museum, which again opens on March 24, 2023 after a renovation.

Magic and romance in Bruge

A visit to Bruge is like travelling to another world and time. The city is oozed with history and there is a veil of magic over the old medieval city, its cobbled streets, narrow alleys and 700 -year -old buildings. Bruge is incredibly photogenic and charming, the wow moments are many when walking through the city.

Bruge is also called Belgium's Venice, and the city should therefore be detected both on land and from the water. A network of channels makes it possible. When done, a world of museums and attractions awaits. Gotta pigs are obviously stopped at Choco-Story, Bruges Chocolate Museum, where there are also activities for children. In addition, chocolate manufactures and shops are as common in brew as polka pigs in Gränna.
Beer-interested visitors can learn more about the beer's many fascinating aspects of The Bruges Beer Experience or look past one of the two breweries located in the middle of the city and arranging tour and tastings.

More than just the EU: Versatile metropolis Brussels

The million city of Brussels is Europe's heart, a multicultural melting pot - and at the same time very, very Belgian. With a lot of culinary experiences.
In addition to the culinary experiences, the Belgians are very proud of their cartoon characters - Tintin, Lucky Luke and Asterix & Obelix adorn otherwise naked house walls around the city. Test one of five "comic strips routes" you're with! There are also several museums dedicated to the Belgian series heroes.
Also, do not miss the well-known landmarks as Manneken Pis, Grand Place and Atomium.

At the restaurants in the city, Belgian classic moules fries (mussels with french fries) are served, in almost every street corner you can buy Belgian waffles "to-go" and the chocolate stores are many-almost as many as the pubs where Belgian beer is served, also a classic.

Chez Leon, probably the most traditional Brussels Friture in the world!
Family-owned restaurant, established in 1893, known for regional cuisine including mussels & fries.
IT is very difficult to get a table if you don't book in advance.

Islands worth visiting. part 2

1/9/2023

Is there any word in the world of travel that can banish the winter blues quicker than "island"? We've all daydreamed about a getaway on one of the world's most beautiful islands, but since there are so many of them, how do you even know where to start? With so many islands in the world, some are bound to slip under the radar, so the following list is made up exclusively of underrated island destinations that are a little lesser known than some of their neighbours. On the following islands, you'll find a blissful trip you're probably dreaming of but with slightly fewer past appearances on your social media feed and a little more intrigue. Here you can read about some of them that we missed in part1.

Kaua'i, Hawaii

Perhaps nowhere on the list hits the sweet spot of being relatively well-known (it is in Hawai’i, after all), yet still nowhere as famous as it should be. The Garden Isle remains a mystery to many travellers, but what isn’t is that a visit to the Na Pali Coast, Waima Canyon or the countless ravishing beaches on Kauai will have you considering why it took you so long to get here in the first place

Grenada

An isle of spices, waterfalls and stunning beaches, Grenada has a lot of going for it, but still not a ton of people end up going here on a yearly basis. You’re bound to be smitten with this island after one trip, as it offers a dizzying mix of experiences, especially for those that love food—Grenada is a hub of both nutmeg and chocolate production.

Isla Margarita, Venezuela

Sunny Isla Margarita sits smack in the southern Caribbean Sea—not too far from either Trinidad or The Netherlands Antilles islands of Aruba, Bonaire and Curaçao. This gorgeous island shares the same type of climate and much of the same topography with them, meaning one minute you can be swimming in the teal blue sea, the next kitesurfing or hiking.

Isla Espiritu Santo, Mexico

Located in the middle of the Sea of Cortez—that strip of water between the mainland of Mexico and the Baja Peninsula—this island is home to a few quality resorts and a laid-back atmosphere, but the main draw lies offshore. That’s because the water around Isla Espiritu Santo is renowned for its colourful sea, once earning it the nickname “the aquarium of the world” from famed explorer Jacques Cousteau.

Saint Lucia
Sure, most people have heard of St. Lucia, but how many among us have pulled the trigger on a dream holiday there? Those who do will come home with memories of ravishing beaches, romantic resorts and the picturesque Piton mountains--a sight like nothing else in the Caribbean

Cayman Brac, Cayman Islands

The lesser known of the Cayman Islands (Grand Cayman tends to grab the most headlines), Cayman Brac is a heavenly-hidden gem. Known for world-class diving opportunities and small but handsome stretches of sand, this is the perfect place to escape from reality for a while.

Isla Holbox, Mexico

Sure, more and more people are having a great time on Holbox and the island is stacked with top-end resorts these days, but it still feels a million miles away from its nearby neighbours Cancun and Playa del Carmen. Stroll the sand-covered and car-free streets to discover local restaurants serving up micheladas and margaritas—or just laze the day away in a hammock.

Sri Lanka

The island of Sri Lanka calls the same stretch of sea home as the Maldives, but it manages to fly much further under the radar in people's minds when it comes to idyllic tropical islands. That's a mistake, because and you'll get much the same quality of beach and sea in addition to an awe-inspiring collection of ancient ruins, historical sights and other cultural attractions.

Waiheke Island, New Zealand

After you’ve explored all the urban delights of Auckland, hop on a ferry over to Waiheke Island for a slower pace of life, lazy days on the beach and lots of great local wine. Most of the time, you’ll be able to do it all in one day. Have your co-workers heard of it? No. Will they Google it the second after you show them your pics? Absolutely.

Antigua

Quite early in your trip research on Antiqua, you'll come across the fact there are 365 beaches on the island. Is it a certified fact? Possibly. Will you have the time of your life checking their maths? Absolutely. After a day spent on the splendid Antiguan sands, make the trip up to Shirley Heights to admire the spectacular sunset view surrounded by a lively crowd.

Secrets in Travel booking

1/6/2023

I have worked as a travel advisor for over 45 years and still learn new things every day. But some things have not changed over the years, just the technology how to book.
It has become both easier and more difficult for travellers to book their travels.
Very easier as there are a number of booking channels online.
But harder than, you can't control what you really buy. Maybe I'm a little one-eyed, but the fact is that you always benefit from booking with a travel agency or personal travel advisor.
Here are some of the benefits.

How can you access secret prices for flights and hotels or other means of transport?

Today, many try to find the cheapest prices on flights, trains, hotels, rental cars and transfers themselves.

It is believed that the lowest prices you have found are the best.

Unfortunately, in most cases, you pay more than necessary.

How come?

Flights.

The airlines have many prices, and you choose to show only the prices you want to sell yourself on their website.

The airlines have agreements with travel agencies that can sell many of these tickets cheaper, are directly with the airlines.

Package prices are only available at the travel agency or tour operator, and you will not know what the price is then the prices are with restrictions that they must be sold together with hotels, rental car, train or other travel product.

You can book your tickets with Sky-Tours with confidence as they have trained travel advisers that you can talk to if you can't find what you are looking for online

Prices can be 20-30% cheaper than the corresponding ticket on the airline's website

The agreement also states that travel agencies must not advertise with prices lower than the airline themselves.

The large online agencies have these prices in their system that come up automatically if you are looking for flights and hotels at the same time.

There are also tickets that the On-Line agencies cannot handle, e.g. Lufthansa from Luleå. Skellefteå or other airports with connection Arlanda

You can buy those tickets even if you spend the night in Stockholm on the road. For example, the last flight in the evening that connects with a morning plan to your destination.

Then you also get a discount on the overnight at Arlanda

There are volume prices or net prices that many call the price.

Volume prices are usually lower than the prices of the airlines, but at these prices, the travel agencies put on a higher surcharge if the customer only buys an airline ticket.

Volume prices have only travel agencies that have large volumes access to.

Special prices such as seaman's ticket, connection flight, sports ticket, event ticket you can get from the airline if you contact them on the phone or a physical travel agency.

These tickets apply under certain conditions and have other rules.

Hotels.

Today you can search hotels in many different ways on hotel booking sites such as Booking.com, use price comparison sites such as trivago.com, book directly on the hotel's website,
Contact the hotel directly or contact a travel agency/personal travel adviser.

The hotel booking sites show the hotels that give the most commission first.

Booking.com apparently has a rule that the hotel is not allowed to sell the room cheaper to the end customer than the price that is on their side.

The hotels can have combinations, e.g. book 3 nights so .... And it is a set by this.

There are package prices that in some cases can be 40% below the normal price, but they can only be sold through a travel agency and in connection with transport. (Flight, rental car, train, boat or other means of transport)

The same thing here as with the flight, you must not advertise about the hotel price only but only in connection with packages.

There are also volume prices such as travel agencies, but especially tour operators have. You get these prices if you book hotels with the travel agency.

Online sites that are also a tour operator gives you as a customer access to these prices. For example. Sky-tours, that also have trained travel agents, which has many years of experience that you can talk to if you can't find what you are looking for online.

If you always live in the same hotel you can sometimes get a better price for direct contact, but if you book through travel advisers and give that information, they also monitor your extra discount as well.

In addition, there are usually 2 prices when you book it, one is not refundable and cheaper and the other is cancellable (with some restrictions sometimes).

See some example here.

All prices are from 2023-01-05.
Notice prices can change.
But there is big money to save
Most hotels are cheaper than Booking.com

Keep in mind that a cancellation insurance costs 7% so that the discount is larger is 7% you can book non-refundable,
So you have insured if you get sick and can't go.

When it comes to trains, rental car, transfers, cruises etc., the picture is the same travel agency or your personal travel adviser has prices you cannot find online.

But since the volume of these is not so great, you have to ask your travel agency.

When it comes to groups, there are also always prices, and then you have no alternative but to contact your travel agency or your personal travel adviser.

If you do not have a personal travel adviser, you are happy to contact and get to know me.

Islands worth visiting. part 1

1/4/2023

Is there any word in the world of travel that can banish the winter blues quicker than "island"? We've all daydreamed about a getaway on one of the world's most beautiful islands, but since there are so many of them, how do you even know where to start? With so many islands in the world, some are bound to slip under the radar, so the following list is made up exclusively of underrated island destinations that are a little lesser known than some of their neighbors. On the following islands, you'll find a blissful trip you're probably dreaming of but with slightly fewer past appearances on your social media feed and a little more intrigue. Here you can read about some of them.

Anguilla

Home to both soft landscapes and dramatic cliffs, Anguilla is an amazing all-around Caribbean destination. Spend your time simply lounging on the spectacular strips of sand, head out to watch a local boat race or just take in some of the island’s famous bird life: it’s up to you.

Cat Island, Bahamas

You don't have to be a big fan of felines to fall head-over-heels for Cat Island. One of The Bahamas lesser-known gems, the isle is renowned for excellent diving, a pretty pink sand beach and for being a perfect place to leave all your worries behind.

Culebra, Puerto Rico

A small island located off the coast of Puerto Rico, Culebra is where you go to experience what traveling in the Caribbean must have been like decades ago. Home to a small group of characterful hotels, turquoise water and an unbelievably beautiful stretch of sand, a trip here will be a heavenly adventure in island-hopping.

The Gili Islands, Indonesia

With its unique culture, topography and dreamy beaches, Bali has been attracting travellers en masse for decades now. Go to Bali, and have a ball, but once you have, give the nearby Gili Islands a look-see for your next trip. Located a ferry away from Bali, these islands move to a much slower beat but feature much the same jaw-dropping sand & sea experience.

Dominica

It may not own as many miles of beaches as some of its neighbours, but what it lacks in sand, it more than makes up for in lush, natural beauty. The perfect island for those looking to mix in a few active pursuits (the region's first long-distance hiking trail is located here) in between sessions at the infinity pool, Dominica will dominate your thoughts long after you leave.

Tenerife, Canary Islands

Home to a year-round spring climate, beautiful black sand beaches and handsome high-end resorts in addition to owning a rugged interior laced with hiking paths & lunar landscapes all crowned by majestic Mount Teide, Tenerife is like nothing else. Make no mistake, Europeans have been flocking here for years.

St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands

The U.S. Virgin Islands still remain ridiculously underrated. Sure, you probably know someone who has been on a cruise that stopped in St. Thomas, but how many folks do you know who have headed to St. Croix for a week of fun in the sun, snorkelling (Buck Island Reef National Monument is located here, one of only three such monuments in the nation) and sunset watching? Exactly.

Jost Van Dyke, British Virgin Islands

Located next door in the British Virgin Islands, diminutive Jost Van Dyke is home to sugar-white sand beaches, see-to-the–bottom water and all-around Caribbean bliss. After a day parked in the sand or at the hotel pool, make your way to either Foxy’s or the Soggy Dollar—two world-famous beach bars that call the island home—for a sunset libation or two

Caye Caulker, Belize

This car-free island off the coast of Belize may be warm and toasty all year round, but it’s also the perfect place to just chill for a week or two. Less popular than next-door neighbour Ambergris Caye, Caye Caulker is the perfect base for snorkelling or just sipping tropical cocktails as the sun sinks into the sea.

Penang, Malaysia

One of the most fascinating island escapes in Asia, Penang owns a historic Old Town full of architecturally-fascinating shophouses, temples and some of the finest street food vendors in the world. So there's your culture box checked. Luckily, Penang also possesses several gorgeous sweeps of sand, where you will find numerous stellar beach resorts.

Just a small taste of some of the fantastic islands you can visit. Do you have any other favourite, please make a comment here under. If you want help to book your dream island holiday, please don't hesitate to contact us.

2023 an exciting travel year.

12/31/2022

In the last hours of the year, almost everyone thinking: how is 2023 going to be?

I do not know if you are planning to travel during 2023, but many will travel during the year.
Every year, things happen around the world that sometimes have to revise your travel plans.
Earthquakes or other natural disasters, war, epidemics or other things that lie beyond one's own control ..
Two important things to keep in mind when planning your trip.
1. Make sure you take the necessary insurance. Don't you really know for sure what insurance you should take,
Contact your travel advisor so you get a proper information.
2. Make sure you have enough information about what is required to travel to destination. There may be entry restrictions
Which requires you to have an entry visa or other documents to get where you are going.
Contact your travel advisor so you get proper information about what is required.
What does a travel advisor do?
The most important thing to travel adviser is to inform you about what is needed to complete your trip. The travel adviser can also find the best
The roads to book your tickets, as they have access to suppliers that have completely different prices than the On-line travel agencies.
With the immense range, it is impossible for a layman to find where to book and which pages are reliable.
Thanks to my many years in the industry, I have built up a knowledge both of the destinations and what suppliers you can book with.
For my part, I am convinced that the suppliers I work with continue to be a leader for the industry.
A tour operator I work with has now been purchased by a Chinese tour operator that means that volume prices you have will beat everyone else.

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* by phone

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zh.k. Lyulin 1
1343 Sofia
Bulgaria

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