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We all love our holidays: from weekend escapes to lazy days in the sun to exploring distant lands, holidays make life worth living. But a memorable holiday doesn’t happen by chance, it takes research, planning and time to get the details right. We build a personal relationship with you, our client, and using our expertise, create and source travel and holidays to suit your needs and budget. At Spi

rit Away Travel, we believe it’s the little things that matter and service is of the utmost importance. If you’re planning a break but are lacking inspiration, we can help with that too. Our extensive knowledge and our hand-picked tour operators can provide insight and guidance on that perfect destination. From city breaks to family holidays, skiing trips to cruises and honeymoons to personalised itineraries, we can help with all aspects of your holiday planning and booking. So whatever your travel or holiday plans are give us a call or drop us a line.

The Deep South offers a cornucopia of experiences ranging from the history and legacy of the Civil Rights Movement, a ri...
02/09/2026

The Deep South offers a cornucopia of experiences ranging from the history and legacy of the Civil Rights Movement, a rich musical heritage, vibrant cities, and food such as Cajun cuisine in New Orleans.

At Memphis visit Graceland, home of the late Elvis Presley and explore Beale Street known for its historic significance in the development of blues music. At Nashville, home to country music, attend a live music performance at the Grand Ole Opry or visit the Country Music Hall of Fame. In New Orleans, also known as the ‘Big Easy’ explore the vibrant French Quarter or take a steamboat cruise on the Mississippi River. Relax on the Gulf Shores where the Gulf of Mexico meets pristine while sands.

The Deep South offers such a wide range of experiences and adventures; the biggest decision is where to visit! Here are a few self-drive itineraries just to whet your appetite…

Deep South Explorer – Atlanta to New Orleans 14 days
Atlanta, Georgia 3 nights
Birmingham, Alabama (147 miles) 2 nights
Montgomery, Alabama (70 miles) 2 nights
Gulf Shores, Alabama (187 miles) 3 nights
New Orleans, Louisiana (189 miles) 3 nights

Music Trails of the South – New Orleans to Nashville 12 days
New Orleans, Louisiana 3 nights
Natchez, Mississippi (171 miles) 1 night
Vicksburg, Mississippi (72 miles) 1 night
Memphis, Tennessee (251 miles) 3 nights
Nashville, Tennessee (212 miles) 3 nights

Bourbon & Bluegrass Trail – Memphis to Nashville 14 days
Memphis, Tennessee 3 nights
Lynchburg, Tennessee (267 miles) 1 night
Chattanooga, Tennessee (89 miles) 2 nights
Gatlinburg, Tennessee (154 miles) 1 night
Lexington, Kentucky (211 miles) 2 nights
Louisville, Kentucky (70 miles) 1 night
Nashville, Tennessee (174 miles) 3 nights

Music and Tennessee – Memphis to Nashville 9 days
Memphis, Tennessee 4 nights
Nashville, Tennessee (212 miles) 4 nights

Contact us for more details and pricing in conjunction with the North American specialist tour operator Prestige Travel.

Thinking of a cruise? Look no further, Regent holidays have three voyages we think you will love 😍 The western Caribbean...
17/08/2026

Thinking of a cruise? Look no further, Regent holidays have three voyages we think you will love 😍

The western Caribbean in November- rainforest watergalls, the world’s largest barrier reef and a private island alll to yourselves. Onboard Seven Seas Grandeur - every suite has a balcony, with excursions, drinks & gratuities all included.
10 nights from £4850pp

Northern Japan in October - when the maples turn and the whole Tohoku coast glows gold. Onboard Seven Seas Explorer.
14 nights from £10,450pp

Indian Ocean - onboard Seven Seas Voyager, few voyages cover ground like this one, from Cape Town - Gqeberha - Durban - Mayotte - Nosy Be - Antsiranana - Port Louis.
15 nights from £11,320pp

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Are you looking for a family holiday in Europe this summer? Simpson Travel have some wonderful properties across France...
10/06/2026

Are you looking for a family holiday in Europe this summer? Simpson Travel have some wonderful properties across France, Greece, Italy, Turkey and Spain. Both villas and hotels. They offer great service and English speaking staff to help with all your needs.
Last minute offers include Villa Encant in Pollensa, Mallorca - sleeps 6, £2,686 reduced from £3,316 for a week on 12 June.
Tenuta Fonte in Puglia, Italy - sleeps 8, £3,465 reduced from £5,239 on 13 June
Villa Asteri in Paxos, Greece - sleeps 4, £3,055 reduced from £4,023 on 21 June
If you are interested in any of the above or want to know what other offers are available give us a call.

Casa Monti, RomeA wonderful retreat in the heart of Rome, in the Monti district. Offering easy walkable access to the m...
28/04/2026

Casa Monti, Rome

A wonderful retreat in the heart of Rome, in the Monti district. Offering easy walkable access to the major attractions across the city.
Friendly, helpful staff who made our stay even more relaxing.
The hotel is situated on a quiet street, offering 36 rooms (including 10 suites) a restaurant and rooftop bar. On arrival we received a fab little book with things to do/places to visit which had some great recommendations.
A highly enjoyable stay, I would definitely recommend staying here on your next visit to Rome!

Tenuta di Murlo, UmbiraI had the pleasure of a group visit to Tenuta di Murlo in Umbria. An early departure from Heathr...
28/04/2026

Tenuta di Murlo, Umbira

I had the pleasure of a group visit to Tenuta di Murlo in Umbria. An early departure from Heathrow to Rome saw us arrive in Italy late morning.

We were met and taken to Murlo which is roughly 2.5hrs away (there are seasonal flights to Perugia which is 20mins from the estate, or you can fly to Florence which is also around 2.5 hrs away).

Our home for the next few days is Castiglione Ugolino, this beautiful villa is the only one outside of the estate but close to their restaurant Il Caldaro

Set on a hilltop with beautiful views across the Umbrian countryside the villa was once a castle with church dating back to the 11th century. The villa houses 6 king size bedrooms with luxury marble bathrooms with an additional 4 king size bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms in the annexe which is located across the courtyard.

Both units offer relaxed seating, dining areas and kitchens. The courtyard has a stunning infinity pool, sunbeds and various seating areas for relaxing and alfresco meals.

The church with its frescoed walls is a lovely addition offering space to host gatherings and dinner parties.

After lunch in the villa we went over to the farmhouse where the Conceirge team are based. There is also a shop, cooking school and outdoor area for pizza (on set days) and drinks.

We were there to try out the cooking school., where we learnt how to make pasta. It was great fun and gave our arms a good workout as we had to hand roll the pasta! While the pasta was drying we enjoyed drinks in the tree house overlooking the valley beyond. We then returned to fill the pasta ready for cooking, we then got to eat it with some delicious vegetables from the kitchen garden.

The following morning it was time to explore the estate and see all the villas. All but one are situated on hills with stunning views of the Umbrian countryside. They offer various options depending on your group size.

I fell in love with the one villa set in the woodland at the bottom of the hill. Mollinela is designed as a love nest for 2, there is a lovely stream meandering by, a pool, sauna & jacuzzi. Internally they have a well equipped kitchen (which is to be expected in all Murlo’s villas) 2 kingsize bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms. It is so tranquil here, you can easily get lost for a few days of peace and quiet.

After lunch at Il Caldaro, the estates restaurant we met Giovanni and his truffle hunting dog Artü. We learnt about the different types of truffle and where they grow, we then set out on a walk to find them. Although Artü has retired he did a great job finding truffles!

Our visit concluded with a delicious dinner cooked in the villa by one of the estates chefs. It was a bountiful meal!

Our last morning takes us to Assisi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the birthplace of St Francis (the patron saint of Italy). Well worth a visit.

A huge thank you to Carlotta and her wonderful team Tenuta di Murlo, Umbria, Italy and Julia from for inviting me.

Super day at the Bolney W**e Estate catching up with Van Isacker Exclusive lovely collection of hotels. Beautiful proper...
12/03/2026

Super day at the Bolney W**e Estate catching up with Van Isacker Exclusive lovely collection of hotels. Beautiful properties across the Caribbean, Europe and India, you can even go interstellar!

An inspiring morning with Sarah talking to the owners of who all shared their journeys, vision, passion and styl...
03/02/2026

An inspiring morning with Sarah talking to the owners of who all shared their journeys, vision, passion and style. What a treat!

We were delighted to attend the relaunch of the Zambia portfolio hosted by Her Excellency Ms Mazoka at the Zambian High...
15/01/2026

We were delighted to attend the relaunch of the Zambia portfolio hosted by Her Excellency Ms Mazoka at the Zambian High Commission in London and her wonderful team.

The afternoon started with a delicous afternoon tea following by informative talks from the experts, including product specialists and the team from a luxury family owned lodge.

We then learnt about the amazing work by who transform poachers snare wire into beautiful jewellery, funding conservation and supporting rural livelihoods. Incredibly we were the lucky winner of a necklace from the collection 🙂

Ideal length of stay 14 nights
Dry Season July to October
Green Season May, June & November
Travel time 12hrs 25 mins London - Johannesburg - Livingstone

If you are looking to experience the wonders of Zambia or any other safari destination feel free to contact us. You can also watch the BBC documentary Kingdom which is set in South Luangwa National Park.






Would you stay again at Six Senses Douro Valley?Definitely.The hotel is a grand old-style building surrounded by gardens...
11/11/2025

Would you stay again at Six Senses Douro Valley?

Definitely.
The hotel is a grand old-style building surrounded by gardens, woods and vineyards. It’s not easy to see where the property ends. The views of hills and the wide river bend are fantastic.
Staff quality and attitude is at the highest level we have experienced. Only one slip – a greeter at one of the restaurants said my wife looked tired. That is not what a lady wants to hear! The activity hut guys were super-friendly. The reception staff gave us a great welcome and answered all demands as the days progressed.
We came in early November. It rained a lot, but fantastic sunshine on the last day, with cool air. Being out of season meant lots of space, wide choice of places to sit, eat, etc.
We stayed in the Valley Rooms, which are in a separate building with its own garden and heated pool. The garden is beautifully laid out, with secluded areas, some alone on individual terrace areas, and a firepit and dining table, rocking chairs, dribbling water and flowers.
The Valley Rooms are arranged around a shared lounge area, in the centre of which is an impressive gas fire. The lounge area is stocked with ‘pre-breakfast’ and later ‘tea-time’ food – nuts, fruit, yoghurt, cakes. No-one goes hungry. We liked walking through the garden and up the (3 flights of) stairs to get to the main building - we needed a bit of exercise to offset our food indulgence.
The activity hut was close to our room, with all you need for biking and padel. We tried padel and loved it. I hired an electric bike and cycled on three successive days, going further each time. Fairly constant rain made this one for the hardy, but I enjoyed the challenge. On the last day, the bike broke down and I stopped at a bar, exchanging broken French with the owner until the hotel picked me and bike up (no charge).
As we sat in the sun on the last day, waiting for the airport transfer and thinking over our time here, the manager, Joel, passed our table, so we had a chat. Joel reported on a staff meeting where my cycling exploits (or foolhardiness) were mentioned. A legend in my own lunchtime!
Great choice, Louise.

Always lovely to receive feedback from clients 🙂 If you would like to expereince the delights of Six Senses Douro Valley let us know.

A relaxing few days exploring Folegandros, a small Greek island in the Cyclades. We stayed at Gundari a luxury resort se...
22/09/2025

A relaxing few days exploring Folegandros, a small Greek island in the Cyclades. We stayed at Gundari a luxury resort set on a rugged cliff top. It inspires a calming back to nature approach. Chora (the capital) is a short drive away with a multitude of restaurants serving delicious Greek food. You can also walk up to the church of Panaghia for the best sunset views.
If you are looking for a restful week then Folegandros is the place for you.
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