Holidays & Cruises Travel Experts

29/10/2026

Sidmouth & The Donkey Santuary today in lovely sunshine after the past few days of showers.

Did you know ?
Healthy donkeys commonly live between 25 and 30 years, and can even exceed 50 years with proper care. Their fur lacks the oily waterproofing grease found in horses, meaning they dislike staying out in the rain.

28/10/2026

Two lovely days out from Cricket St Thomas this week the first on Tuesday to Tiverton to explore the town and Pannier Market. Today we visited Bridport on Market day a bustling town with over 1000 listed buildings and impressive town hall.

Did you know ?
Industrialist John Heathcoat relocated his lace-making operations to Tiverton in 1815, transforming the town's economy following machinery destruction in the East Midlands.
Bridport has been famous since the Middle Ages for rope, twine, and net manufacturing. Henry VIII once ordered that all h**p grown within a 5-mile radius be reserved for naval cordage here. Bridport products even supplied nets for the 1966 World Cup goals and Wimbledon tennis

27/10/2026

Warners Cricket St Thomas this week and after another rainy day arrived early to allow our clients time to explore this unique resort near Chard in Somerset.

Did you know ?
The property was frequently visited by Lord Nelson and his mistress Lady Hamilton; Lord Nelson's niece, Charlotte Nelson, is buried in a vault at the estate's church. The manor served as the primary outdoor and setting inspiration for the classic 1970s BBC sitcom To the Manor Born.

Escape to the heart of Somerset and live the good life at this beau...

25/10/2026

Join Holidays & Cruises Travel Experts in Spain next year on this easy way to enjoy this tour.

Sailing from Plymouth to Santander overnight with included cabin and meals ensures no early starts and long drives. Once we arrive in Spain it is a short 45 min drive to our hotel the Hotel Olimpo in isla.

Enjoy included excursions to the Picos Mountains, sky safari and Commilas plus free time to explore Isla.

Book your places today on 01225 865725.

24/10/2026

Dont forget to put your clocks back tonight....

23/10/2026

Can you guess where we are this weekend.....

21/10/2026

Join Holidays & Cruises Travel Experts for the Strictly Come Dancing 2027 tour in Birmingham for the evening performamce on the 24 January. Top seats included including return coach travel from local joining points.

Simply call 01225 865725 to book your places.

18/10/2026

ABBA Voyage today and another sold out date with Holidays & Cruises Travel Experts.
Our next visit is December then January which are also already SOLD OUT.

We can announce that we have managed to secure another 2027 date Sunday 30th May.
ONLY 44 SEATS.

No filming is allowed during the performance so todays video is a sneek preview before the show.

Call 01225 865725 to book your places to this unique and magical Abba tribute.

15/10/2026

Salts Mill today enjoyed by our clients - only a short drive from the hotel. Salts Mill combines history with retail and cafes but is renowned for the David Hockney gallery and exhibition.

Did you know ?
David Hockney was an influential English painter, printmaker, stage designer, and photographer who played a major role in the British Pop art movement of the 1960s. Born in Bradford, Yorkshire, and passed away in London on June 11, 2026, at the age of 88.

14/10/2026

Skipton today after a scenic tour via Halifax, Hebden bridge, Haworth & Keighley. Our clients enjoyed an optional cruise on the canal before free time.

Did you know ?
Thomas Spencer (co-founder of Marks & Spencer) and philosopher Henry Sidgwick were both born in the town.