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We're posting travel offers daily. We are an independent luxury travel agent and cruise specialist office that focuses on customer value and every aspect of his or her travel needs. We also offer customers the added value of also incorporating a

irport transfers and speedy boarding pass service when booking flights in person at our retail shop in Mill Street. We accept Credit & Debit cards and also have an online page that accepts card payments (Visa Verified) through a secure payment portal. We are owned by FunEvents.com - Groups, Meetings & Activity Specialists
Fun Events focuses on group events from concept to completion. Group sizes start from 10 people and have been over 1000.

12/06/2026

Ready to book your next dream getaway?

From relaxing UK breaks to unforgettable long-haul adventures and tailor-made itineraries, we’ve got your perfect escape covered. 🌍✨

✅ ABTA, ATOL & Travel Trust Association money protection for complete peace of mind
🎁 Exclusive weekly offers released every Wednesday—discover new travel inspiration and unbeatable deals - just follow our page!
🌟 Personalised service to help you plan every detail

All offers subject to availability. Let’s make your next holiday extraordinary—message us today to start planning! ✈️🏝️🛳️

🏢 visit our office in Ottery St Mary
📧 email [email protected]
📲 call 01404 811 849
📥 drop us a private message

10/06/2026

WHY BOOK WITH ME (NOT JUST “THE INTERNET”)? 🙌🏼

✈️ Lots of people think booking online is easier…
But after helping hundreds of clients, there’s a big difference between clicking book and planning the right holiday.

🌍 When you book with me, you’re not just getting a flight and a hotel.
You’re getting expert advice, honest opinions, personalised recommendations and someone in your corner if anything changes or goes wrong.

💖 From our first chat to the moment you’re home with the photos, I’m here to keep things smooth, stress‑free and tailored to you.

📩 Seen an offer you like below – or have something specific in mind? Contact me now and start planning your next escapade!
🏢 visit our office in Ottery St Mary
📨 email [email protected]
☎️ call 01404 811 849
📥 drop me a private message

09/06/2026

10 REASONS A REAL TRAVEL AGENT BEATS THE INTERNET – EVERY TIME

You found the flight. You found the hotel.
Then you lost three hours, missed the small print… and still weren’t sure you’d got it right.

Here’s what a specialist travel agent actually does for you 👇

1️⃣ We know what the photos don’t show
That “beachfront” 5★? On the map, yes.
In reality – a 20-minute transfer and a busy road.
We’ve been. We know. We tell you the truth.

2️⃣ We fight your corner when things go wrong
Flight cancelled. Hotel overbooked. Storm incoming.
You call us. We sort it. You don’t sit on hold for hours.

3️⃣ We save you real money
Exclusive rates, added perks, upgrades and extras the public never sees.

4️⃣ We carry the boring (but important) stuff
Visas, vaccines, entry rules, seats, transfers.
We handle the details so you don’t have to.

5️⃣ We build trips that actually work
Not just places on a map – pacing, flow, and the right number of nights.
No frantic days, no wasted days.

6️⃣ Your money is properly protected
Fully ATOL & ABTA protected, we are also members of Travel Trust Association
Your holiday – and your money – are in safe hands.

7️⃣ We remember you
Your anniversary, your kids’ names, your favourite hotels.
Every trip builds on the last.

8️⃣ We have access you don’t
Private rooms, sold‑out tours, special experiences.
Some of the best bits of travel simply aren’t online.

9️⃣ We’ve done the research already
We’ve stayed in the hotels, tested the lodges (or know someone who did), met the reps.
You don’t need 23 tabs open – you just need one call.

🔟 We genuinely care if you love it
Our reputation depends on your experience – not on shifting volume.

💬 Which of these matters most to you when you book a holiday?

To discuss your next holiday:
~ visit our office in Ottery St Mary
~ email [email protected]
~ call 01404 811 849
~ send us a private message

08/06/2026

ALL ABOARD FOR A UNIQUE RAIL ESCAPE 🚂

Late Availability: Steam, Shakespeare & Sunday Lunch

Step back in time with a nostalgic short break that combines heritage rail travel, beautiful countryside and a delicious Pullman Sunday lunch.

Choose from two memorable experiences, including the iconic Shakespeare Express, and enjoy:

🚂 A Journey Back in Time
Relax in a vintage Pullman carriage as you steam through the English countryside and soak up the golden age of rail travel.

🍽 Pullman Carriage Sunday Lunch for 2
Both breaks include a freshly prepared Sunday lunch served in elegant Pullman-style surroundings – great food, great views and a truly special treat.

🏨 A Relaxing 2-Night Break in Shakespeare Country
Stay at the charming Clarion Hotel Charlecote Pheasant (★★★), a characterful former farmhouse in the quaint village of Charlecote, just 5 miles from Stratford-upon-Avon.
Full of historic charm and landscaped gardens
70 comfortable rooms

2-night stay with time to explore Stratford-upon-Avon
Includes a tasty 2-course dinner on one evening

Perfect for:
Railway enthusiasts, history lovers, or anyone looking for something a little different with a touch of nostalgia, comfort and great food.

Selected dates available and selling fast!!!

📩 Want dates, prices and full details?
🏢 visit our office in Ottery St Mary
📧 email [email protected]
📲 call 01404 811 849
📬 drop us a private message

04/06/2026

🌴 SEARCHING FOR THAT EXTRA‑SPECIAL PLACE? THIS IS THE ONE YOU HAVEN’T DISCOVERED YET

You’ve done Zanzibar. You’ve considered the Maldives. Now you want somewhere with more soul.

South of Diani Beach. Powder‑white coral sand. Ancient mangrove forest. Turquoise Indian Ocean protected by a living coral reef. Short boat ride from the mainland. That’s where the comparison to anywhere else ends. 🌊

Chale Island Beach Resort is Kenya’s only private island resort – and just what you need to get away from the world. Set within an indigenous forest 600m off the mainland, it’s a tranquil, secluded spot that feels made for a romantic escape.

This intimate resort has been carefully designed to merge the island’s natural beauty with Swahili‑inspired architecture and genuinely warm Kenyan hospitality. Every detail is created for comfort – whether you’re here to completely switch off, celebrate a honeymoon or end your safari in style.

The island itself is the attraction:
🐒 Two resident troops of Colobus monkeys living in the canopy above the beach bandas
🐢 Green Turtles nesting on the beach January–March, with a marine biologist on‑site in season
🐋 Whale Sharks cruising past the reef November–February – with the chance to snorkel with the ocean’s largest fish
🌴 A sacred Mijikenda kaya forest covers the southern half of the island, wrapped around a tidal saltwater lake that fills and drains with the ocean twice a day
🥂 Mkoko Sunset Deck bar – sundowners above the Indian Ocean, one of the finest views on the Kenya coast
💆 Maisha Poa Spa – nine open‑air treatment rooms set within the mangroves

Sustainability is at the heart of Chale. Their eco‑friendly programme, Thinking Green, is described as “part of our DNA”, with a real focus on protecting the fragile island environment and surrounding marine life.

When it comes to dining, you’re spoilt for choice:
🍸 Three bars
🍣 A sushi bar
🔥 Teppanyaki barbecue
Plus a variety of restaurants serving fresh, flavour‑packed dishes – perfect fuel for the resort’s wide range of watersports and activities.

Room highlight for honeymooners
✨ The Suite on the Rock – a private islet of its own, reached by stone bridge, with a cliff‑edge whirlpool bath, two levels of space and the Indian Ocean on every side. Genuinely unlike anything else in Kenya. 🌺

Best combined with: Maasai Mara · Amboseli · Tsavo – for the ultimate bush‑and‑beach Kenya itinerary.

Best time to visit:
☀️ Jan–Mar: Turtle nesting, hot and sunny
🌴 Jun–Oct: Post‑safari season, warm and dry
🐋 Nov–Feb: Whale Shark and dolphin encounters

Not Maldives. Not Spain. Kenya. And nothing else like it. 🌍
Contact us for rates and full itinerary options:
🏢 visit our office in Ottery St Mary
📨 email [email protected]
📲 call 01404 811 849
📥 drop us a private message

*pictures compliments of Somak Travel

03/06/2026

Still saying “we should book something” but never actually doing it? 👀✈️

Every week I hand-pick offers on everything from flights and hotels to unique stays, experiences, tours and theatre breaks – all pulled together in one place, with a real person looking after the details 🤍

I’m especially passionate about:
✨ Hidden-gem places to stay
🌴 Unforgettable experiences
✈️ Multi-stop adventures
📍 Trips that feel a little different

If you’ve got a trip in mind (or need fresh inspiration), get in touch and let’s start planning your next escape ✈️
How to contact me:
🏢 visit our office in Ottery St Mary
📧 email [email protected]
☎️ call 01404 811 849
📬 drop me a message

02/06/2026

✨ What I Can Offer You ✨

👱‍♀️ Fully personalised service – tailored to you, your preferences and your perfect trip
🟢 Over 20 years of experience in travel industry
🕵️ Save time – I do the searching and hard work for you
👩‍⚕️ Support throughout – I’m here every step of the way, even if plans change
💵 Money protection – your funds are protected by the Travel Trust Association
🫶 Fully ABTA & ATOL protected – book with complete peace of mind
✅ Access to 100+ trusted travel partners – more choice, better value & exclusive offers
✅ All your extras sorted – airport parking, lounges, excursions & more!!!
👍 Like and follow our page for unmissable offers

‼️ So… let’s start planning your next trip!
🏢 Visit our office in Ottery St Mary
📞 Call 01404 811 849
📨 email [email protected]
📥 drop me a message

01/06/2026

TOP 10 REASONS TO GO ON SAFARI 🌍
(That nobody really tells you…)

The thing that changes you most isn’t the wildlife.
It’s the silence before it.

Safari isn’t just a holiday — it’s a complete reset of how you see the world. Here are 10 reasons people who go, always go back:

🌅 1. The light
Africa’s golden hour starts before 6am and turns every photo into a painting. You’ll take more pictures on day one than the rest of the year.

🦁 2. The scale of the wildlife
Around 97% of the world’s wild lions live in sub‑Saharan Africa. You’re not “seeing animals” — you’re stepping into their world, on their terms.

🌿 3. The stillness
No Wi‑Fi. No traffic. No urgency. The Mara doesn’t know what day it is — and for a while, neither will you.

🐘 4. A completely different sense of time
Elephants have been following the same routes for thousands of years. Watching a herd cross a river at dusk is one of the few things that makes humans feel truly small.

☕ 5. Mornings you’ll measure all others against
Bush breakfast at sunrise, fire crackling, blanket around your shoulders… ask anyone who’s done it. It becomes the benchmark for every morning after.

🔭 6. Night skies you can’t quite believe
No light pollution. The Milky Way in full view. It doesn’t matter how many times you look up — it’s jaw‑dropping every single night.

🤝 7. The people and communities
Stay at responsible camps and your visit supports local Maasai communities through employment, education, healthcare and wildlife protection.

🧭 8. No two days are the same
Every game drive is different. No script. No repeats. This is one trip where you genuinely don’t know what you’ll see next.

🦒 9. Knowledge you won’t find on Google
Your guide reads tracks, calls and behaviour like a second language. An hour in the bush with them is an education you keep for life.

✈️ 10. It’s closer than you think
An overnight flight from London. Land, transfer, and you can be waking up with lions roaring outside your tent — all in as little as 8 nights without feeling rushed.

👉 Which reason speaks to you most — and when would you love to go?
‼️ Contact us today to explore available options for your next adventure ‼️
🏢 Visit our office in Ottery St Mary
📧 email [email protected]
📲 call 01404 811 849
📥 drop us a private message

28/05/2026

🌍 WORLD CRUISE PRICE REDUCTIONS – JUST RELEASED! 🌍

🛳️ P&O Cruises | 106-Night World Cruise on Arcadia (Adults Only)
Arcadia is a firm favourite with our long-returning guests – a mid-sized, adult-only ship with timeless style, elegant bars and an indulgent spa. The perfect home for an epic journey around the world.

📅 Departs: 6 January 2027
⏱ Duration: 106 nights
📍 From: Southampton (no flying involved!)
🍽 Board: Full Board
🧳 Tips & luggage included

🌎 Incredible itinerary including:
Barbados • Mexico • Panama Canal • San Francisco • Hawaii • Fiji • Australia • Philippines • Hong Kong • Singapore • Mauritius • South Africa… and more!

💥 Early Saver Fare – Save up to £800pp
✨ Inside cabin from £10,999pp (was £11,499pp)
✨ Obstructed outside from £12,299pp (was £12,799pp)
✨ Outside cabin from £13,809pp
✨ Balcony cabin from £14,999pp (was £15,499pp)
✨ Suite from £29,259pp

🛳️ Select Fare – Extra Perks & Onboard Spend
Includes: onboard spend, choose your cabin, choose your dining time and more.

✨ Inside cabin from £12,999pp (was £13,499pp)
💷 Includes £305pp onboard spend

✨ Obstructed outside from £14,499pp (was £14,999pp)
💷 Includes £405pp onboard spend

✨ Outside cabin from £15,709pp
💷 Includes £405pp onboard spend

✨ Balcony cabin from £16,999pp (was £17,799pp)
💷 Includes £605pp onboard spend

✨ Suite from £29,999pp
💷 Includes £955pp onboard spend + butler service and extra perks

🍷 Want to go All Inclusive?
Add it at the time of booking and save 32% vs buying drinks, dining credit and WiFi separately:

🥂 Classic bundle – £45pp per day
🥂 Deluxe bundle – £55pp per day
👩🏻‍🍳 Includes drinks, dining credit & WiFi

👫 Prices based on 2 adults sharing
⚠️ Subject to availability | Lead-in cabin grades quoted

‼️ For full itinerary and to secure your cabin before prices change:
🏢 visit our office in Ottery St Mary
📧 email [email protected]
📞 call 01404 811 849
📥 send us a message

27/05/2026

✨ Why Book With Us? ✨

Planning your perfect getaway should feel exciting — not stressful. That’s where we come in.

We do all the hard work for you:
✅ Tailor-made holidays to suit your budget, dates and wish list
✅ Handpicked, trusted suppliers and tour operators
✅ Great value without compromising on quality or service

🛡️ Book with Confidence
All holidays are 100% financially protected through the Travel Trust Association Trust Account, and all package holidays and flights are fully ATOL protected — giving you complete peace of mind from the moment you book.

🤝 Real People, Personal Service
No call centres, no long hold times. Just friendly, expert support from start to finish — from choosing the right holiday, to help while you’re away, to answering any little questions in between.

We can help with:
☀️ Summer escapes & winter sun
🌿 UK spa breaks
🎭 Theatre breaks
⛰️ Adventure tours
💍 Honeymoons
…plus cruises, city breaks, family holidays and more!

There are some fantastic deals available right now (see a few examples below 👇).

📩 Thinking about your next break? Contact us today and let’s start planning your next unforgettable trip!
🏢 visit our office in Ottery St Mary
📧 email [email protected]
☎️ call 01404 811 849
📬 send us a private message

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Ottery Saint Mary
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