Capara Travel

07/09/2026

It's tempting to try and fit everything into one trip.

One more city.
One more hotel.
One more excursion.

But sometimes, adding an extra night in one place gives you something a packed itinerary can't: time to actually experience it. 🌍

A slower morning. A local restaurant. A spontaneous discovery.

Because a well-paced journey can be far more rewarding than a rushed one. ✨

06/09/2026

𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘀𝗼 𝗺𝘂𝗰𝗵 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂.

I was reading a really interesting feature in Wanderlust about how expedition cruising is changing, and what stood out to me most was the focus on experiences.

The best expedition cruises are not simply about sailing past dramatic landscapes. They are about getting closer to them, understanding them, and often taking part in activities that make the journey feel much more immersive.

🌟 Depending on the destination and ship, that might mean kayaking through quiet fjords, hiking ashore with expert guides, joining Zodiac cruises, snorkelling, diving, wildlife watching, photography, listening to naturalists and historians, or learning more about the cultures and communities connected to the places you visit.

And while the polar regions are still a huge part of expedition cruising, it is no longer just about Antarctica or the Arctic.

🌟 Expedition ships are now exploring places such as the Galápagos, Alaska, Patagonia and the Chilean fjords, Greenland, Iceland, the South Pacific, Costa Rica, Indonesia, the Amazon and even Scotland’s wilder coastlines and islands.

What I love about this style of travel is that it can feel both adventurous and deeply considered. You are not just passing through a destination. You are learning from guides, getting off the ship, exploring by small boat, walking, observing wildlife and often understanding more about conservation, local culture and fragile ecosystems along the way.

For the right traveller, an expedition cruise is not really about the ship. It is about access, discovery and the experiences you remember long after you come home.

Jenny @ Capara Travel
Travel, designed around you.

05/09/2026

𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗶 & 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 & 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲
15 𝑵𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒔

𝘌𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘷𝘦𝘭 | 𝘞𝘪𝘭𝘥𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘦 | 𝘊𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 | 𝘈𝘥𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦

✨ This is not a typical Bali and Thailand beach holiday.

I’ve put this itinerary together for travellers departing in October 2026 who wanted to experience a more meaningful side of Bali, with a balance of wildlife, conservation, local culture, beautiful landscapes and time to slow down by the coast in Koh Lanta, Thailand. These clients paid £1,999pp.

Across 15 nights, they will travel between Ubud, Pemuteran and Sanur, with carefully chosen bases that give them access to Bali’s jungles, rice terraces, reef life, temples, community projects and protected national park landscapes. They will finish with beach time in Koh Lanta in Thailand.

𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲𝘀:
🔹 Return flights from Dublin with checked luggage
🔹 15 nights’ accommodation with breakfast
🔹 Private transfers throughout
🔹 Menjangan Island snorkelling trip (Pemuteran)
🔹 West Bali National Park safari (Pemuteran)
🔹 One way flight from Bali to Krabi
🔹 Ubud – white water rafting, rice terraces and jungle swing
🔹 Nusa Penida full day tour with manta ray snorkelling
🔹 Following Giants full-day experience at an ethical elephant sanctuary

📍Itinerary: Sanur - 3 nights | Ubud - 5 nights | Pemuteran - 3 nights - Sanur - 1 night | Koh Lanta - 5 nights

𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲:
🌟 Sacred Monkey Forest
🌟 Nusa Penida, with the chance to see manta rays and wild sea turtles
🌟 FNPF Wildlife Rescue Centre
🌟 West Bali National Park, home to the critically endangered Bali Starling
🌟 Menjangan Island snorkelling, with coral walls, reef life and the possibility of turtles and reef sharks
🌟 PKP Community Centre for a more authentic insight into Balinese culture and craft
🌟 Optional yoga session on the beach in Sanur
🌟 Campuhan Ridge Walk at sunset
🌟 Following Giants full-day experience at an ethical elephant sanctuary

This itinerary has been created with a strong ethical approach. The wildlife experiences have been chosen with conservation, education and responsible travel in mind.

If you’d like the full itinerary, message me and I’ll send the details over.

To enquire or book please call or message Jenny. My services are free of charge.

07884 470183 or 028 3857 0710
Jenny @ Capara Travel
Travel, designed around you.

04/09/2026

Think travel agents are just for booking flights? Think again. ✈️

One of the biggest misconceptions is that using a travel agent costs you more. In many cases, our service is free to the client, with travel partners paying us directly.

But the real value? Expert advice.

Knowing when to go, what’s worth your budget, which experiences to choose, and how to bring it all together. Because sometimes, the best travel planning takes more than a Google search. 🌍✨

02/09/2026

The best trips don't always give you more things.

Sometimes, they give you a different perspective. ✨

A conversation you wouldn't have had at home.
A story you didn't know existed.
A moment that stays with you long after you've returned.

That's the kind of travel worth making time for. 🌍

01/09/2026

✈️ 𝗦𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗵 𝗼𝗻 𝗮 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘀 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝗰𝗼𝘁𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀

Loganair’s YouTube series with Tony Singh MBE returns tomorrow, and this time he’s heading north for another island adventure.

I love seeing travel content that shines a light on places closer to home, especially the Scottish islands, where the journey can feel just as memorable as the destination itself.

The next episode goes live on Loganair’s YouTube channel at 12pm noon on Wednesday 2nd September.

Previous episodes are also available to watch on Loganair’s YouTube channel, so it’s worth having a look if you enjoy island scenery, local food, community stories and discovering places that feel a little different.

A lovely bit of travel inspiration for anyone who has been thinking about an island-hopping trip or a Scottish adventure.

Jenny @ Capara Travel
Travel, designed around you.

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29/08/2026

𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗲𝗱: 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗵 𝗥𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗲𝗿𝗮 & 𝗜𝘁𝗮𝗹𝘆 𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘆𝗺𝗼𝗼𝗻 🇫🇷🇮🇹

This is the kind of honeymoon itinerary I love putting together. 🌟

A 15-night journey combining the French Riviera with the islands and coastal towns of southern Italy, with time in Antibes, Nice, Ischia, Positano and Sorrento.

There is a lovely balance of relaxed beach towns, local food, w**e tasting, boat trips, island exploring, thermal spas, coastal walks and time to simply slow down and enjoy where you are.

What I love about this route is that it does not feel rushed. Each stop has a purpose, and the journey flows naturally from the French coast to the Bay of Naples.

For honeymooners, it gives you a little bit of everything: romantic coastal towns, beautiful views, great food, w**e, warm evenings, sea air, and experiences that make the trip feel personal rather than standard.

A similar tailor-made itinerary can be created around your own dates, travel style and budget, whether you want something relaxed, food-focused, romantic, active or a little more luxurious.

Message or call me if you’d like me to create something similar for your honeymoon or special trip.

07884 470183 or 028 3857 0710
Jenny @ Capara Travel
Travel, designed around you.

27/08/2026

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲? ❄️

It is difficult to put Antarctica into words until you see it for yourself.

🔹The scale of the ice.
🔹The silence.
🔹The sound of penguins calling from the shore.
🔹The feeling of travelling somewhere that still feels truly remote.

An Antarctica expedition is not a traditional cruise. It is much more active, immersive and shaped by the conditions around you.

Depending on the voyage, your days might include Zodiac cruises between icebergs, shore landings, wildlife encounters, expert talks, photography, kayaking, paddling, snowshoeing, camping, polar snorkelling or even a polar plunge.

You might see penguins, seals, whales, seabirds, glaciers and vast ice landscapes that change constantly with the weather and light.

What I love about expedition travel is that it is not about rushing from one place to the next. It is about being fully present in the landscape, travelling with expert guides, and understanding more about the fragile environments you are lucky enough to experience.

For the right traveller, Antarctica is not just somewhere to visit. It is a journey that stays with you.

Message or call me if you’d like to talk through how an Antarctica expedition works, the best time to travel, different routes and what to expect onboard.

07884 470183 or 028 3857 0710
Jenny @ Capara Travel
Travel, designed around you.

23/08/2026

The most unforgettable journeys aren't measured by how many places you visit, they're measured by how deeply you experience them. 🌍✨

At Capara Travel, we believe travel should go beyond the guidebook. It's about discovering local culture, hearing stories from passionate guides, connecting with the people you meet, and creating memories that stay with you long after you've returned home.

Because when you truly experience a destination, you don't just come home with photos, you come home with a new perspective. 🤍

What has been your most memorable travel experience? We'd love to hear your story in the comments.