Bright star travel and short breaks

06/01/2025

Travel guidance regarding Ecuador

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Ecuador has renewed its state of emergency, effective from January 2, 2025

01/01/2025

Banish the winter blues with this Great Little Favourite Break and save up to 48%!

🍽️ Dining Break Near Bath 🍽️

Exclusive to Great Little Breaks | Save up to 48% | Stay at the Best Western Plus Angel Hotel, a delightful 17th century coaching inn standing in the town of Chippenham, just outside the beautiful city of Bath. Your two night break includes a three course dinner on your first night and a tempting bottle of Prosecco in your room on arrival.

Your Great Little Break includes:
2 nights' bed & full English breakfast
Three course dinner on your first night (allowance of £25 per person)
A bottle of Prosecco on arrival (worth £30)
Free guide to local walking routes (Ask at Reception)
Can be booked for 2, 4 or 6 nights (dinner also included on 3rd and 5th night where applicable)
This deal is fully refundable up to 7 days prior to arrival
Book and stay by 31st March 2025 and enjoy the following exclusive extras:
£10 per person, per night food & beverage voucher, to be used in any of the hotels restaurant or bars
Late check out to midday (worth £30)
Room upgrade to the next room type, subject to availability
From only £125 per person
Don't miss out on this limited-time opportunity to make your winter getaway even more special!

Why we love this
📌 Don't miss out on visiting Bath, one of Britain's most beautiful cities, home to some of nation's grandest Georgian architecture and one of the world's best-preserved Roman bathhouses
📌 Chippenham has a wealth of beautifully maintained parks and open spaces. Admire John Coles Park with its mature trees and flower beds and Victorian Bandstand and Monkton Park which sits on the banks of the River Avon
📌 Dyrham Park is located just a short drive from the hotel and is perfect for walking the stunning 270 acre grounds and gardens, amongst a herd of 170 fallow deer
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24/11/2024

🍂 Welsh Getaway 🍂
Save up to 31% | Enjoy a break at the 4 star (as graded by Visit Wales) Swan at Hay Hotel, just minutes from the centre of Hay-on-Wye, right on the border of England and Wales. Situated on the edge of the Brecon Beacons, you're ideally located to explore this beautiful National Park and the Welsh/Herefordshire Marches.
Your Great Little Break includes:
Overnight bed and full Welsh breakfast
Dinner (£25 allowance per person)
Glass of Prosecco with dinner (worth £5.50 per person)
Early check-in of 1pm (worth £20)
Late check-out of 12pm (worth £20)
Can be booked for multiple nights
This deal is fully refundable up to 7 days prior to arrival
From £95 per person
Available until 14th October 2025, subject to change
Why we love this
📌 Walk along peaceful paths or through charming woodlands in the Brecon Beacons National Park, offering stunning views throughout
📌 Offering locally sourced ingredients and a memorable experience, dine in either the Garden Room, the 1812 Bar or the Market Bar. Whichever you choose, the kitchen team showcase tasty dishes to reflect the seasons
📌 Just a short walk (approx. 5 minutes' from the hotel) you'll discover Hay Castle. This medieval fortification and 17th-centure mansion house is a centre for arts, literature and learning.

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11/09/2024

🎄 Hampshire Christmas Break 🎄
For plenty of festive fun, escape to Chilworth Manor Hotel over Christmas. Nestled in 12 acres of beautifully kept grounds and situated near the New Forest National Park, enjoy a Christmas getaway to Hampshire.
Exclusive Great Little Added Extra - a bottle of Prosecco in your room on arrival.
Your Great Little Break includes:
Christmas Eve
Arrive from 3pm and enjoy an afternoon tea buffet in the Manor Restaurant
GLB EXCLUSIVE - a bottle of Prosecco will be waiting in your room on arrival
A 3 course buffet dinner will be served in the "Enchanted Forest" themed Coach House Suite
Partake in a quiz in one of the hotel's many function rooms
Christmas Day
Enjoy a full English breakfast in the Manor Restaurant and Bar
Spend Christmas morning at your leisure, unwrapping presents, gathering with loved ones or taking a stroll around the grounds
A 3 course lunch will be served in the Coach House Suite accompanied by a glass of Prosecco
Watch the King's Christmas Day Broadcast at 3pm in the Library Lounge or in your room
After lunch, perhaps enjoy a walk in the grounds exploring the Chilworth Conservation Area, or simply relax and unwind in the hotel's leisure club
A festive evening buffet will be available in the Coach House Suite to round off your Christmas Day
Boxing Day
Enjoy a full English breakfast before your journey home
From £312.50 per person

Why we love this
📌 Set in 12 acres of grounds near the New Forest National Park, explore the beautiful hotel grounds and enjoy wintry walks
📌 Discover the New Forest National Park with its cliff top walks and vast array of free roaming animals just a short trip away from the hotel, an ideal spot for seeing the sights of Hampshire
📌 This hotel is situated 4 miles from Southampton, a perfect opportunity to venture into the centre for a spot of light Boxing Day shopping or a simple stroll

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30/07/2024

🚨 DEAL OF THE DAY 🚨

☀️ Adults only, All Inclusive to Dalaman from only £649pp ☀️

Idas Hotel📍
All Inclusive, 3 star plus ⭐
Departing on 19th September 2024, 7 nights
Price based on 2 adults
Includes a saving of £120!*

What's included?
🛏️ Standard Double or Twin room
🧳 22kg baggage & 10kg hand luggage
✈️ Return flights to Dalaman
😍 Adults only
🍹 Pool bar and buffet restaurant
👙 Outdoor and indoor pool
🌊 550m from the beach
🏛️ 180m from Icmeler resort centre

T&Cs apply

Book today

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19/04/2024

⏳ULTRA LAST MINUTE! Spring break on the white sands of Bangtao Beach🏝️🍹⛱️🌞 🌊

Sunwing Bangtao Beach

Phuket, Thailand
14 Nights - 2 Adults

Based on 2 adults sharing a Studio with breakfast and airport transfers. Flights are with Malaysian Airlines and depart London Heathrow on 7th May 2024 for 14 nights (+1 night on the plane in each direction).

👍Located on the white sands of Bangtao Beach, Phuket
👍The gigantic and lovely pool area at the resort includes six pools
👍2 restaurants and 2 bars
👍Shuttle bus to Phuket Town and Patong Beach (*paid)

Offer code 1206434

From £1245pp

Full payment at the time of booking.

Long layover on the return leg, other flight options are available at a supplement.

Travel: 07MAY24-23MAY24
Book by: 30APR24
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03/04/2024

🌊 May long weekend with stunning sea views! 🏝️

Ikos Dassia - All Inclusive

Corfu, Greece
7 Nights - 2 Adults

From £1699pp

Based on 2 adults sharing a Sea View Room on All inclusive basis with private airport transfers at Ikos Dassia. Flights are with British Airways and depart London Gatwick on 28th April 2024 for 7 nights.

💙All-inclusive luxury beachfront bliss
💙Menus designed by Michelin-starred chefs in elegant restaurants paired with more than 300 premium wines in our cellars and hand-crafted, creative cocktails
💙Sunset yoga on the beach, a paddleboard around the cove, introductory diving lessons or family tennis matches on floodlit courts, there is a wealth of exciting activities on offer. From a sustainable Local Drive Adventure with a Tesla to private yacht rentals and immersive football coaching sessions, it’s all yours to explore

Offer code 1211536

Full payment at the time of booking.

Travel: 28APR24-05MAY24
Book by: 20APR24
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09/03/2024

🌸LIMITED AVAILABILITY! Admire autumn colours of Japan!⛩️

Japan
9 Nights - 2 Adults

Based on 2 adults sharing a room on Highlights of Japan 10 day guided tour from Tokyo to Kyoto including 7 Day Rail Pass, daily breakfast, 2 lunches, and 2 dinners.

🏮Maximum 16 people
🏮Join some sumo wrestlers to enjoy a ‘chanko’ sumo lunch and learn about the unique world of sumo. Try on a sumo suit and put your skills to the test against a professional.
🏮Follow the meandering paths through the soaring stalks of bamboo that make up the bamboo groves of Arashiyama just outside of Kyoto.
🏮Enjoy a traditional kaiseki meal as you’re entertained by a Maiko in Kyoto. Take the opportunity to gain inside knowledge about the fascinating life of an apprentice Geisha.

Flights are with Emirates and depart London Heathrow (via Dubai) on 12th October 2024 for 9 nights (+1 nights on the plane in each direction).

Offer code 1198362

From £4379pp

£179pp deposit

Tour price includes
• 7 Day Rail Pass
• 8 nights hotel accommodation
• 1 night Ryokan accommodation
• Breakfast daily, 2 lunches and 2 dinners
• High-speed trains
• Transport in air-conditioned vehicles
• Small group touring
• Entrance fees
• Luggage transport
• English-speaking Tour Leader
• All tips on tour
• Meals as indicated (B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner)
• Return transfers (conditions apply)

Travel: 12OCT24-23OCT24
Book by: 31MAR24
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04/03/2024

🥮🎋Asia Unveiled: Hong Kong, poll access room at Khao Lak, and Elephant Hills🛕🐘

Harbour Grand Kowloon, Kalima Resort & Villas Khao Lak and Elephant Hills Jungle Safari - 2 days

Hong Kong(1 Night), Khao Lak(8 Nights) and Surat Thani(1 Night)
10 Nights - 2 Adults

Based on 2 adults sharing a Superior Room at the Harbour Grand Kowloon with breakfast for 1 night, a Deluxe Room with Pool Access and breakfast at the Kalima Resort & Villas Khao Lak for 8 nights and 2 day/1 night safari at the Elephant Hills Luxury Tented Camps with full board and excursions. Transfers are included in Thailand.

👍Skyline Sparkle in Hong Kong: Marvel at dazzling cityscapes, vibrant markets, and cultural treasures.
👍Beach Bliss in Khao Lak: Relax on pristine shores, enjoying turquoise waters and lush landscapes.
👍Elephant Encounters at Elephant Hills: Experience unique interactions with elephants in Thailand's rainforest.

Flights are with Cathay Pacific and depart London Heathrow on 8th January 2025 for 10 nights (+1 night on the plane in each direction).

Offer code 1201364 (3)

From £1789pp

£150pp deposit

Travel: 08JAN25-20JAN25
Book by: 14MAR24
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05/12/2023

💕Twin Beach Bonus!🌅

Albion South Beach Hotel and The Sands Barbados

Miami, FL(4 Nights) and Barbados(4 Nights)
8 Nights - 2 Adults

From £2165pp

Based on 2 adults sharing a Superior Room at the Albion South Beach Hotel for 4 nights on a room-only basis before flying down to Barbados for 4 nights at The Sands Barbados in a Garden View Superior Studio on an All-Inclusive basis. Private return transfers are included in Barbados.

☀️Beach Twin centre
☀️4* hotels
☀️Beachfront Hotel

Flights are with American Airlines departing London Heathrow on 4th June 2024 for an 8-night duration (+1 night on the plane on the return).

Offer code: 1170958

Deposit: £75pp

Clients will need to obtain an ESTA (Or applicable visa) for entry into the USA. Resort fees may be payable locally.

Travel: 04JUN24-13JUN24
Book by: 31DEC23
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12/11/2023

😍4* Bahamas Family Summer Escape!👨‍👩‍👧‍👧

The Coral at Atlantis

Nassau Bahamas, Bahamas
7 Nights - 2 Adults 2 Children

From £1805pp

Based on 2 adults and 2 children (under 12 years old), sharing a Double Queen Terrace View Room with 2 Queen Beds for 7 nights on a room-only basis at The Coral at Atlantis.

👍4* family-friendly resort
👍Summer 2024 family holiday
👍Daily access to waterpark (Included in the resort fee - payable locally)

Flights are with British Airways and depart London Heathrow on 1st August 2024 for 7 nights (+1 night on the plane on the inbound). Private return transfers are included.

Offer code: 1164521

Deposit: £75pp

Resort fee of $59 per room per night is payable locally.

Clients will need to obtain an ESTA (or applicable visa) to transit through USA on the return



Travel: 01AUG24-09AUG24
Book by: 30NOV23
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08/11/2023

🇬🇷 HEAVENLY HALKIDIKI FROM £413 PP 🇬🇷
🏖 3* Medusa Hotel
📅7 Nights, self catering
🌞Luggage included
🚌Transfers Included
✅WIFI
✅4/5 TRIP ADVISOR RATING
✈️ Gatwick 30/05/24 🔥 £413 Per Person
✈️ Birmingham 14/05/24 🔥 £509 Per Person
✈️ Manchester 30/04/24 🔥 £573 Per Person
✈️ Bristol 03/05/24 🔥 £532 Per Person
✈️ Edinburgh 30/05/24 🔥 £527 Per Person
✈️ Newcastle 01/05/24 🔥 £602 Per Person
**Based on 2 adults sharing. Prices subject to availability and change
🌴The Medusa Hotel offers comfortable accommodation in a clean and friendly atmosphere ideal for a relaxing and peaceful holiday. The hotel is situated just 700 meters from one of the most beautiful beaches in the area and offers a panoramic sea view.
All of the hotel's spacious rooms are air-conditioned and have TV and a comfortable seating area as well as private balcony. Free wireless internet access is available in the public areas of the hotel.
Guests can also make use of the outdoor pool and terrace or they can enjoy a cocktail in the pool bar.
Kriopigi's center is just 100 meters away and has a wide variety of Greek traditional taverna's and bars.
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07/11/2023

🎉Christmas in the Algarve From Only £542pp🎉

💎5* Luxury Spa Hotel with Panoramic views over the Golf Course, offering a Tranquil Environment just a 5-minute drive from the centres of Carvoeiro & Ferragudo…

🌴5* Vale Das Oliveiras Quinta Resort & Spa, Portugal
🌴7 Nights Standard Room, Bed & Breakfast
🌴Upgrade to HB from £27pp per night. FB from £58pp per night
🌴Transfers & Checked Bags Included

✈️Belfast 19/12/23 £542pp
✈️Birmingham 19/12/23 £568pp
✈️Manchester 20/12/23 £579pp
✈️Glasgow 21/12/23 £619pp
✈️Bristol 20/12/23 £628pp
✈️Gatwick 19/12/23 £713pp
✈️Newcastle 21/12/23 £805pp
*Based on 2 sharing, subject to availability & price change.

🥂Vale d'Oliveiras Quinta Resort & Spa is an elegant 5 star resort conveniently located between Carvoeiro and Ferragudo, in the Algarve. This hidden paradise is just a few minutes drive from some of the finest beaches and golf courses in Europe! It is an all year round destination, ideal for family holidays and golf breaks. The resort comprises 22 rooms, 2 suites and 80 apartments as well as a large choice of leisure and wellbeing facilities, a restaurant and two bars.
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03/11/2023

🏝️Member of the small luxury hotels of the world! 😍

St. Nicolas Bay Resort Hotel & Villas

Crete Heraklion, Greece
7 Nights - 2 Adults

From £2239pp

Based on 2 adults sharing a Classic Studio Private Pool, Sea View Room with Half Board, and private airport transfers. Flights are with British Airways and depart London Gatwick on 3rd June 2024 for 7 nights.

👍Close to the island’s most renowned sites and attractions.
👍Enveloped by the cerulean sea, St Nicolas Bay in Crete offers a piece of paradise for couples seeking an out-of-this-world experience in the enchanting region of Elounda in Greece.
👍The captivating location amidst the azure of the sea and the open sky, the sun-kissed private beach, the dazzling pools, and the luxury villas in Crete are only a few of the highlights that will take your breath away.

Offer code 1164103

£75pp deposit

Travel: 03JUN24-10JUN24
Book by: 30NOV23
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