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21/08/2020

To our valued customers, due to the recent announcement that STA Travel UK has ceased trading, unfortunately our team are unable to assist you at this time. Please be assured that if you had a previous booking with us, or hold a live booking, you will receive further communication in the coming days. We are sorry for the inconvenience and the limited information available to you at this time.

19/08/2020

Oh. My. Gaudí. 🤩

Having been under construction since 1882, La Sagrada Família is expected to be complete by 2026. 🎨

2026 travel plans - sorted.

13/08/2020

From dancing in the deserts at AfrikaBurn, to rocking with the daisies in Cape Town, here are some of South Africa’s top festivals to get on your travel radar. 👇

Africa is a continent with rich musical and cultural roots, much of which are played out and celebrated on its festival scene. From dancing in the deserts at AfrikaBurn, to rocking with the daisies in Cape Town, here are some of South Africa’s top festivals to get on your travel radar. 2020 may h

11/08/2020

With Europe’s 2020 festival season sadly cancelled and many tickets rolling over to 2021, next year’s festivals are fast becoming the world’s most popular waitlist. 🙌

From seasoned stalwarts to circuit newcomers, Europe hosts some of the most noteworthy festivals on the planet. With Europe's 2020 festival season sadly cancelling due the impact of COVID-19 and many tickets rolling over to 2021, next year’s festivals are fast becoming the world’s most popular w...

08/08/2020

Alexa, take me to Ibiza. 🙏

Tap below for our ultimate chillout house playlist and enjoy those European summer festival vibes. 🎧

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07/08/2020

From London to Cape Town, we talk travel tunes, music venues and festival high notes. 🎧 Tap to read 👇

Stubbed toes, wine without cheese, and Friends without the theme tune. From Edinburgh to Auckland, our STA Travel staff discuss their favourite festivals, go-to hometown music venues, and road trip guilty pleasures. Tania Gasnier, Head Designer, STA Travel New Zealand The windows are down, no o

03/08/2020

White sand, clear blue water and not a cloud in sight... No, this isn't a tropical island in the South Pacific, this is England! 😍

📍 Pednvounder Beach, Cornwall, UK
📸 Cornwall Lover
Insta - https://www.instagram.com/cornwall_lover/

31/07/2020

Some of the best adventures are right on your doorstep. Time to add Scotland to your road trip bucket list. 🙌

📍 Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK
📸 Edward Fitzpatrick
Insta: https://www.instagram.com/eddiefitz7/

30/07/2020

You don't always have to travel halfway around the world for epic views, sometimes they're closer than you think 😍.

📍 Buttermere, Cumbria, UK
📸 https://www.instagram.com/dpc_photography_/

29/07/2020

Surfs up 🤙
📍 Oahu, Hawaii
🎥 tommypierucki - https://www.instagram.com/tommypierucki/

20/03/2020

DUE TO CURRENT EVENTS OUR STORE IS CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.

We are still working from home and can be reached on 0191 597 1290 or [email protected]

Please don't message us on here as our Facebook isn't monitored regularly.

We will let you know once we are back open and we hope to see you all soon!

13/03/2020

13/03/2020

❓𝑫𝒊𝒅 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒌𝒏𝒐𝒘❓

There are 32,000 windows on both Petrona Towers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It takes 2 months to clean them all! 🇲🇾

📍 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

10/03/2020

Our Travel Expert, Anya, has just returned from Mexico! Home of sun, sea, sand... oh, and one of the 7 wonders of the world!

How many world wonders have you seen? ☑️

📍 Chichén-Itzá, Yucatan, Mexico 🇲🇽

10/03/2020

🌟 𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐓𝐔𝐄𝐒𝐃𝐀𝐘 🌟

This week we're loving...

🇯🇵😍 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐜 𝐉𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐧: 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬 & 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 😍🇯🇵

Always wanted to experience Japan but felt it was pricey? No longer! This super-affordable 11-day introduction to the Land of the Rising Sun is the solution!

Including...
👭 Group of 16 travellers (18-39)
🙋‍♂️ 1 local guide
🏢 10 nights accommodation
🚌 All transport (bus & trains)
🍭 Orientation walk around Tokyo - try gaming in Akihabara, eat candy floss in Harajuku, and see the world busiest crosswalk in Shibuya!
🤖 Enjoy a night at Tokyo's crazy Robot Restaurant!
🏡 Experience 1 night in traditional inn complete with tatami floors, Japanese futons, and a traditional onsen hot spring
🚄 Ride the world famous bullet trains!
⛩️ Visit Kyotos famous shrines, including the Fushimi Inari Taisha shrine
📖 Visit Hiroshima and learn all about the cities tragic history
🦌 Take a ferry to the sacred island of Miyajima to see the famous floating torii gate and meet the friendly local deer.
🏯 Visit Osaka - enjoy time to see Osaka Castle, try some street food and enjoy the buzzing nightlife!

Tour price starting from £1461.15
Subject to availability, get in touch today to book!!!
£100 deposit to book, balance due 10 weeks before departure!

🏠 9 St Marys Place, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 7PG
📧 [email protected]
📞 0191 5971290

06/03/2020

❓𝑫𝒊𝒅 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒌𝒏𝒐𝒘❓

Russia is bigger than Pluto 🇷🇺🪐😱

03/03/2020

🌟 𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐓𝐔𝐄𝐒𝐃𝐀𝐘 🌟

This week we're loving...

🇵🇪😍 𝐀𝐦𝐚𝐳𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐬 😍🇵🇪

Discover Peru's highlights on this 12 day tour, taking in cities, the Amazon jungle, and one of the 7 wonders of the world... iconic Machu Picchu!

Including...
👭 Group of 16 travellers (open to all ages)
🙋‍♂️ 1 local guide
🏢 11 nights accommodation
🍎 11 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 5 dinners
🚌 All transport (including 3 internal flights)
🥘 Enjoy a city tour and cooking class in Cusco
⛰️ Enjoy a full-day guided tour of the Sacred Valley
🥾 Spend 4 days trekking the iconic Inca Trail - through meandering streams, stunning Andean scenery, and ancient Incan ruins.
😍 Reach the wonder of the world - Machu Picchu. Feel incredibly proud of what you have accomplished - it was so worth it!
🌲 Fly to Puerto Maldonado and continue by motorized boat to the Amazon lodge
🦎 Enjoy guided excursions led by expert naturalists to spot wildlife at lakes and along jungle trails. Spend some time relaxing in a hammock, enjoying the local swimming hole, or visiting a nearby plantation.
👋 Fly back to Lima for a final night with your new friends!

Tour price starting from £1444.15!
Subject to availability, get in touch today to book!!!

❗Inca Trail permits typically sell out at least 6 months in advance, this is a tour your MUST book far in advance!❗

£200 deposit to book, balance due 10 weeks before departure!

🏠 9 St Marys Place, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 7PG
📧 [email protected]
📞 0191 5971290

02/03/2020

💕 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐚𝐯𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐬... 💕

The town of 𝐔𝐛𝐮𝐝 is known as a centre for traditional crafts and dance. Surrounded by rainforest, terraced rice paddies, temples and shrines, Ubud is truly one of Balis most tranquil areas. 🌿🐒

📍 Ubud, Bali, Indonesia

28/02/2020

❓𝑫𝒊𝒅 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒌𝒏𝒐𝒘❓

Australia has over 10,000 beaches. You could visit a new beach every single day for over 28 years! 🏖️🇦🇺

📍 Gold Coast, Australia

25/02/2020

🌟 𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐓𝐔𝐄𝐒𝐃𝐀𝐘 🌟

This week we're loving...

🇹🇭😍 𝐅𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐌𝐨𝐨𝐧 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 😍🇹🇭

The BEST way to experience a Full Moon Party! This awesome trip takes you to the coolest hotspots on Koh Phangan as we gear up for one of the biggest beach parties in the whole world.
This trip fits in Thailand's 3 main highlights - cities, jungle and beaches in just 10 days!

Including...
🚗 Airport pick up
👭 Group of 20 travellers (18+)
🙋‍♂️ Guides
🏢 9 nights accommodation
🍎 1 breakfast, 1 dinner
🚌 All transport
🍹 Welcome to Bangkok! Get to know your group over dinner and drinks on the infamous Khao San Road.
🛕 See the city’s impressive temples and the giant reclining Buddha statue by tuk-tuk.
🌳 Head to beautiful Khao Sok National Park. Stay in floating bungalows on a freshwater lake surrounded by rainforest.
🏖️ Head over to Koh Phangan, stay in beach bungalows overlooking the ocean.
🐟 Head out on a cruise around Koh Phangan, taking in the scenery and enjoying some snorkelling.
🎉 Get ready for the biggest party in the world... meet for a UV painting session to get everyone ready for the Full Moon Party. Head to the best pre-drinking spots before hitting the worlds most famous party. Those of you hardcore enough to make it to sunrise (the best bit); get to join the after-party which starts at 6am! No rest for the wicked. 🎉
😴 Spend a well-deserved recovery day relaxing in a hammock! (You might need it!!)

Tour price starting from £556!
Subject to availability, get in touch today to book!!!
£100 deposit to book, balance due 10 weeks before departure!

🏠 9 St Marys Place, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 7PG
📧 [email protected]
📞 0191 5971290