Capara Travel

15/10/2026

When life gets busy, it's easy to think a holiday should be packed with things to see and do.

But sometimes, the greatest luxury is time.

Time to wake up slowly.
Time to linger over breakfast.
Time to wander without a schedule.
Time to simply be somewhere new. 🌿

Your next journey doesn't have to be about doing more.

Perhaps it's about finally having time to breathe.

13/10/2026

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝘀𝘄𝗮𝗽 𝗮 𝗳𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻? 🚂
I love the idea of slow travel because the journey becomes part of the holiday, rather than simply the bit you have to get through before you arrive.

A few things I’ve learnt that can make travelling by rail even better:

🔹 𝗘𝗺𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗯𝗶𝘁. That’s the whole point! Read, watch the scenery change, have a coffee or simply do nothing for a few hours. It’s a rare kind of downtime.

🔹 𝗧𝗿𝘆 𝗮 𝘀𝗹𝗲𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻. You cover the distance while you sleep and save a night’s accommodation too. People sometimes assume travelling by rail means losing precious holiday days, but an overnight train can be a really clever way of fitting more into a trip.

🔹 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝘂𝗽 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗲. One of the underrated pleasures of travelling by train. Stretch your legs, wander to the buffet car (possibly more than once!) and enjoy not being stuck in one seat for the whole journey.

🔹 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗰𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗰 𝗿𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗲. Break up a longer journey with lunch somewhere new, stay overnight along the way or deliberately take a route that lets you see somewhere you might otherwise have missed.

And rail doesn’t have to mean travelling all the way from home. You could fly out and travel around Europe by train, combine several cities without setting foot in an airport, or perhaps take the train home and make the journey back part of the experience too.

It’s a very different way to travel – slower, yes, but sometimes that’s exactly the appeal.

𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗻 𝗮 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝗷𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆? 𝗜’𝗱 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗲𝗻𝘁. 👇

13/10/2026

12/10/2026

Ski holidays don’t have to mean everyone skis. 🎿✨

For families with different interests, we can build an itinerary where everyone gets to enjoy the same destination in their own way, from time on the slopes to dog sledding, spa days, and other unforgettable experiences.

Because the best family holidays leave room for everyone. 🤍

10/10/2026

𝗔𝗹𝗯𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗮 | 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲, 𝗵𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 & 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗮𝘀𝘁 🇦🇱
If Albania has been on your radar, this is a really good-value way to see much more than just the beaches.

Over 8 days / 7 nights, this escorted journey travels from Tirana through historic towns, mountain landscapes, UNESCO sites, ancient ruins and down towards the turquoise waters of the Albanian Riviera. Flights, hotels, transfers and a packed programme of guided experiences are already included.

You’ll visit Kruja and its old bazaar, explore Shkodra and Rozafa Castle, see the Roman amphitheatre at Durrës and spend time in beautiful Berat, known as the “city of a thousand windows”.

Further south, the journey includes Ardenica Monastery, the Roman ruins of Apollonia, coastal Vlorë, time near the clear waters of Ksamil, and a guided visit to the UNESCO-listed ruins of Butrint. The final part of the trip takes you to the vivid turquoise waters of Blue Eye National Park and the stone-built streets and castle of Gjirokastër.

There’s also an included lunch at Mrizi i Zanave, known for traditional Albanian food made with local and seasonal ingredients.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗱:
🔹 Return international flights
🔹 7 nights in superior-category hotels
🔹 7 breakfasts + 1 lunch
🔹 All transfers throughout the tour
🔹 English-speaking tour guide plus local guides
🔹 Escorted touring
🔹 Tirana evening tour
🔹 Guided visits in Kruja, Shkodra, Durrës, Berat and Vlorë
🔹 Skanderbeg Mausoleum
🔹 Ardenica Monastery
🔹 Apollonia archaeological site
🔹 Butrint UNESCO site
🔹 Blue Eye National Park
🔹 Mesopotam Monastery
🔹 Gjirokastër UNESCO tour

𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗻 𝟮 𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀:
✈️ London: 30th November – 7th December 2026
£699pp

✈️ Dublin: 11th – 18th October 2027
£949pp

✈️ Belfast: 12th – 19th April 2027
£1,049pp

I particularly like this itinerary for someone who wants to actually experience Albania rather than simply fly in for a week on the coast. There’s history, local food, mountain scenery, archaeological sites and some of the country's beautiful southern coastline all woven into one trip.

It is worth knowing that this is an active, fairly fast-paced itinerary, with plenty of sightseeing and some longer driving days, so I’d recommend it for travellers who enjoy being out exploring rather than having lots of downtime.

Message or call me if you’d like me to check these dates, alternative departures or other travel dates.

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

𝘚𝘶𝘣𝘫𝘦𝘤𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘢𝘷𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘢𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺. 𝘗𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘦𝘴 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘧𝘶𝘭𝘭 𝘣𝘰𝘰𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘮𝘴 𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘭𝘺.

09/10/2026

𝗞𝗘𝗡𝗬𝗔 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗩𝗘𝗟 𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘 | 𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗔𝗡𝗧 𝗜𝗡𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 🇰🇪
If you are travelling to Kenya please take a moment to read this update.

Kenya has announced changes concerning mandatory travel health insurance for international visitors.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄
🔹 New eTA applications: Check the latest insurance requirements before submitting applications.

🔹 Existing travel insurance: Kenya previously confirmed that overseas policies meeting its specified coverage requirements could be accepted. You should not automatically assume they need to purchase a second policy.

🔹 Already approved eTAs: Travellers who obtained their authorisation before 5th October should seek confirmation of any additional requirements before departure.

Important: Implementation has been subject to legal proceedings, and the precise requirements and enforcement position need official confirmation.

𝗠𝘆 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲
I recommend checking the official Kenya eTA website and ensuring you have comprehensive travel insurance suitable for your safari and holiday arrangements.

https://etakenya.go.ke/

08/10/2026

𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲.

You don’t need to climb the highest mountain or spend your holiday pushing yourself to your limits for travel to feel adventurous.

Sometimes it’s a morning walking through the mountains followed by a long lunch. Cycling through the countryside and stopping in small villages along the way. Kayaking along a coastline, taking a scenic train journey or heading out with a local guide to look for wildlife.

That’s why I really like the idea of soft adventure travel. It gives you the experiences and sense of discovery that make a trip memorable, but with comfort, support and time to slow down built in too.

It can also mean something completely different from one person to the next. The important thing is finding the right level of adventure for you.

I’ve explored this in my latest article, including some ideas for adding a little more activity and experience to your next holiday.

Read: Soft adventure holidays – active travel without the overwhelm
https://www.caparatravel.co.uk/articles/Soft-adventure-holidays-active-travel-without-the-overwhelm

Jenny @ Capara Travel
Travel, designed around you.

07/10/2026

The best travel moments aren't always the ones you planned.

A hidden café.
A conversation that wasn't expected.
A street you decided to wander down.
A view you didn't know was there.

A thoughtfully planned journey should give you structure without taking away the freedom to discover. ✨

Leave a little room for the unexpected.

02/10/2026

Years from now, you may not remember exactly what you bought on holiday.

But you'll remember the little restaurant you stumbled across. The conversation you had with a local. The view that took your breath away. The moment you realised just how far from home you were. 🌍

For us, those are the things that make travel special.

Because the best souvenirs aren't things you can put in a suitcase. They're the stories you carry with you. 🤍

29/09/2026

𝗪𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮 𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗿𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰?

For me, this is one of those styles of travel that's really about the experience.

Heading out by Zodiac amongst enormous icebergs, watching penguins and whales in their natural environment, exploring remote coastlines and learning from the expedition team as you travel.

Quark Expeditions have just released their new Arctic 2028 and Antarctic 2028/29 seasons, with an 𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘂𝗽 𝘁𝗼 £𝟭,𝟱𝟱𝟬 + 𝟭𝟬% 𝗼𝗳𝗳 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁.

There are so many different ways to experience the polar regions too, from wildlife-focused expeditions in Svalbard and Greenland to the Antarctic Peninsula and longer journeys incorporating South Georgia and the Falkland Islands.

If expedition cruising is something you've always been curious about, I can help you work through the different routes, ships and experiences and find the one that's right for you.

And, of course, I can put the whole journey together, including your flights and any time you'd like to spend exploring before or after your expedition.

𝗪𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗔𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮 𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗿𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗯𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲?

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