Designer Travel by Susan Watson

18/06/2026

Curaçao - Amazing Destination!
Experience Sandals Curacao from £2899pp

Okay, so Curaçao might not be the best at Football, after their 7-1 loss to Germany, but their World Cup appearance has people talking! At just 171 square miles, that's just 20 more than the Isle of Wight, and with 37 beaches, this island packs a punch..

One of the stand out resorts is the beautiful Sandals Royal Curaçao, which you can visit from just £2899pp for 7 nights All Inclusive!

13 unique bars, including 2 swim-up pool bars. Innovations continue with 5* Global Gourmet restaurants, 7 of which are brand new for Sandals Resorts! You can also dine on the go with 3 additional dining options at the new beachside food trucks, offering delicacies from around the world.

Price based on 2 adults sharing a Subi Club Level Room for 7 nights on all inclusive. Sandals ATOL 11174 protected. Transfers and flights via Amsterdam included. Based on Heathrow. Regional airports available at varied cost. Departs 5th Dec 26.

18/06/2026

17/06/2026

Watch the World Cup Final in Kefalonia from £589pp

The local or a Greek bar, take your pick of where you watch the World Cup final this summer. We've a fab deal, that could see you escape to the Ardavani Hotel in Kefalonia from just £589pp. You'll be able to chill and relax, but stroll into the local resort to grab a beer and watch the biggest game in football.

When you’re ready to embark on your daily Kefalonian adventures, the beach and village of Lourdas are nearby. Take the time to unwind by the picturesque pool, reflecting on a morning sightseeing on this remarkable Greek island.

Price based on 2 adults sharing a Double or Twin room for 7 nights on BB. Jet2 Holiday ATOL 9618. Transfers and luggage allowance included. £30pp tax payable locally

✈️Gatwick 13th Jul 26 from £559pp
✈️Stansted 13th Jul 26 from £569pp
✈️Birmingham 15th Jul 26 from £579pp
✈️Manchester 14th Jul 26 from £679pp
✈️Newcastle 14th Jul 26 from £669pp

16/06/2026

5* Athens City Break from £489pp

Two words come to mind when staying at the Adia Aluma Athens: modern and stylish. This luxury Curio Collection hotel offers everything you could need for a city break in Athens—from a rooftop pool and cocktail bar to a location near some of the city’s top attractions. Take a scenic stroll to the Acropolis or hop on the metro to visit the Panathenaic Stadium.

Exploring historic Athens is at your fingertips, and a stay at the Adia Aluma Athens Curio Collection by Hilton is sure to elevate your city break.

Price based on 2 adults sharing a King Room for 3 nights on BB. Holiday operated by Jet2 Holidays ATOL 9618. 10kgs hand luggage per person included. £5pp tax payable locally.

✈️Manchester 20th Nov 26 from £484pp
✈️Stansted 8th Oct 26 from £699pp
✈️Birmingham 12th Nov 26 from £537pp

15/06/2026

On Safari in South Africa - Luxury Safari Plains - Premier Collection from £3499pp

Enjoy touches of luxury as you witness South Africa’s unspoilt natural beauty on this unique safari experience.

Backed by the imposing Waterberg Mountain range, relax in total comfort in the five-star Safari Plains camp where high teas and sundowners promise an added touch of luxury to your adventures in the African bush. With decadent, tented cabins putting you right in the heart of the glorious savannah wildlife, and all-inclusive catering provided, you’ll be free to make the most of what matters and truly reconnect with nature. What’s more, you’ll have no transfers until your return flight, so you won’t need to pack and unpack between days.

Perfect for families, honeymooners or simply groups of like-minded travellers, this is a safari like no other where luxury takes centre stage. Set in the world-famous malaria-free Mabula Game Reserve, guided safaris take you deep into the bushveld and offer the chance to see the ‘Big Five’. Witness the thrilling natural cycle of the region’s wildlife and spot a whole host of the most exciting creatures in the flesh from prowling hyenas to the endangered red hornbills.

Price based on 2 adults sharing accommodation for 7 nights on all inclusive. Holiday operated by Newmarket Holidays ATOL 2325. Excursions and game drives included. Flights from Heathrow. Dates from Feb to May 27 from £3499pp. Other dates at varied costs

13/06/2026

Summer 27 from £519pp*
Halkidiki - Flegra Palace

Picture yourself surrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens, just a stone’s throw from the beach and close to Pefkohori village – one of the most cosmopolitan places on the Kassandra Peninsula in the Halkidiki region.

Spend days floating around in the swimming pool with the sun beating down, or find yourself a spot on the sun terrace, grab a drink from the bar and unwind.With massage treatments and luxury aromatherapy products to sooth the senses, as well as a sauna, a steam room and a heated indoor pool, you’ll be in a state of bliss.

When you’ve worked up an appetite, there are plenty of options. At the Ambrosia à la carte restaurant, you’ll find a selection of contemporary dishes, inspired by the Mediterranean and traditional Greek cuisine. Try Titanes buffet restaurant, meanwhile, for a plentiful choice of delicious Greek and international food.

Price based on 2 adults sharing a Promo Double Room with Garden View for 7 nights on BB. Holiday operated by easyJet Holidays ATOL 11694. Transfers and luggage allowance included. *£31pp tax payable locally.

✈️Gatwick 4th May 27 from £488pp
✈️Bristol 19th May 27 from £527pp
✈️Manchester 7th May 27 from £574pp

12/06/2026

🟣🟢 Fun Fact Friday. 🟢🟣About 87% of the world's population lives in the Northern Hemisphere. Most of the Earth's habitable land, many of its largest cities, and a significant share of the world's major economies are located in this half of the planet.
This distribution has influenced the development of culture, technology, trade, and global politics for centuries.

12/06/2026

Sri Lanka - Temples, Safari and Beach
11 nights from £2949pp

A meticulously crafted merge of meandering around ancient sites, marvelling at the country’s natural spectacles and moments of total enlightenment.

Immerse yourself in the atmospheric, temple-teeming cities of Colombo, Polonnaruwa and Kandy, pausing for steaming cups of Ceylon tea and reflecting on the past from atop ruins and fort ramparts. Sit amongst fragrant spice gardens to watch a cookery demonstration, join an expert botanist on a guided walk, and learn about the ins and outs of the country’s gem industry.

Carefully curated experiences allow for interactions with local wildlife, encompassing a visit to an elephant rehabilitation centre and game drives into the the heart of Yala National Park. After all the adventuring, the tour slows to the pace of the swaying palm trees that fringe the shores of a beachside resort, set overlooking the Indian Ocean.

Price based om 2 adults sharing accommodation for 11 nights on Half Board. Holiday operated by Newmarket Holidays ATOL 2325. Flights, transfers and tours included. All mandatory taxes included. Departs 26th Apr 27. Other dates at varied cost.

✈️Stansted from £2957pp
✈️Birmingham from £2999pp
✈️Manchester from £2999pp
✈️Heathrow from £2949pp

08/06/2026

Grecotel LUXME White, Crete
Family of 4 from £6999* - August 26

+ Complimentary Spa Treatment
Grecotel LUX®ME White sits on Crete’s stunning north coast, set along a beautiful Blue Flag beach. The resort features open-style public spaces and generous, light-filled accommodations that reflect the effortless elegance of the Grecotel luxury lifestyle.

Part of the exclusive LUX®ME Edition, the hotel offers a refreshing, elevated holiday concept with exceptional service and outstanding dining. Guests can enjoy seven waterfront restaurants, a pâtisserie–chocolaterie, and a wide range of activities and entertainment options. Whether you’re looking to unwind at the Hippie Spa or keep little ones engaged at the exciting children’s club, there’s something here for everyone to enjoy.

Price based on 2 adults and 2 kids(2-11) sharing a Family Guestroom for 7 nights on all inclusive. Holiday operated by Jet2 Holidays ATOL 9618. Transfers and luggage allowance included.*£90 tourist tax payable locally included in price below.

✈️Birmingham 24th Aug 26 from £7137
✈️Manchester 24th Aug 26 from £6999
✈️Gatwick 14th Aug 26 from £7359
✈️Newcastle 21st Aug 26 from £7071

05/06/2026

🟣🟢 Fun Fact Friday 🟢🟣

🌋🌊 The underwater geology of Hawaii is truly astonishing!

The Hawaiian Islands are just the visible peaks of a massive chain of volcanoes rising from the floor of the Pacific Ocean. What we see above sea level represents only a small portion of these enormous volcanic mountains.

🏔️ Mauna Kea, on Hawaii’s largest island, stands 4,207 meters (13,803 ft) above sea level. However, when measured from its base on the ocean floor, it rises more than 10,000 meters (33,000 ft), making it taller from base to summit than Mount Everest.

🌋 Hawaii was formed by a volcanic hotspot beneath the Pacific Plate. As the plate slowly moves northwest, new volcanoes emerge while older islands gradually erode and sink. This process has created the Hawaiian–Emperor Seamount Chain, which stretches thousands of kilometers across the Pacific Ocean.

🌊 The image reveals a fascinating reality: the islands are merely the tops of gigantic underwater volcanoes. Beneath the surface lies a dramatic landscape of steep volcanic slopes, submerged ridges, and ancient seamounts hidden deep beneath the ocean.

🔥 Hawaii is still growing today. An active submarine volcano southeast of the Big Island, known as Kamaʻehuakanaloa (formerly Loʻihi), is slowly building upward and could someday become a new Hawaiian island.

💡 Fun fact: If mountains were measured from their true base rather than from sea level, Mauna Kea would be considered the tallest mountain on Earth. 🌎🏔️