Destinations by John

Destinations by John Independent ABTA Bonded Travel Agent Whitley Bay | North Tyneside We are Independent so you get open honest advice and brilliant deals.

We now have a live tool on our website to help pick your holiday, but then we actually speak to our client's to as we prefer to work directly with you to ensure you get, absolutely, what you are looking for. And By John, do we do a good job! Dealing with all the leading tour operators and many that deal with the trade only you will be hard pressed to find a better deal locally. Also our ATOL allow

s us to put together protected packages just for you ! With World-Wide travel experience and in depth Cruise knowledge we are there to help and guide you as we know booking a holiday can be a daunting experience. Being INDEPENDENT we have no need to try and sell one brand over another, its all about you , you trip and of course budget! Currently over the phone and in normal times face to face we love to chat to find out about your needs, likes , dislikes and preferred destinations as the more information we gather the more suitable holidays we can offer. We never forget , its your trip and with that in mind want to work with you to make sure its right. About us
0800 1777 857

Open
Monday- Friday 9.30-4.30
Saturday 9.30-3.00

254A Whitley Road
Whitley Bay
North Tyneside
NE26 2TE

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Destinations By John is a trading division of Barrhead Travel Service Ltd, a company incorporated and registered in Scotland with company number SC057208 whose registered office is at
Libertas House,5th Floor, 39 St. Vincent Place Glasgow G1 2ER & ABTA ​P8323 /ATOL 5346

🚢 Sun, Sea & Scandinavia 🚢🛳 Sky Princess🌎 7-Day Scandinavia 📅 15th May 2027🚢 Sailing from Southampton, UK🍴 Full boa...
18/08/2025

🚢 Sun, Sea & Scandinavia 🚢
🛳 Sky Princess
🌎 7-Day Scandinavia
📅 15th May 2027
🚢 Sailing from Southampton, UK
🍴 Full board
🍹 Princess Plus available from £50pppn. Premier from £75pppn
💷 Deposit £171pp / €199pp

🇬🇧 ITINERARY HIGHLIGHTS 🇬🇧
📍 Kristiansand, Norway
📍 Oslo, Norway
📍 Copenhagen, Denmark
📍 Skagen, Denmark
📍 Southampton (for London), England

🚢 SHIP HIGHLIGHTS ⬇️

⚓️ The Piazza
🎭 Princess Theater
🎤 Vista Show Lounge
🎬 Movies under the stars
🎰 Vegas Style Casino
🍷 Vines Wine Bar
🦖 Discovery at Sea
🥅 Sports Court
⛳️ Mini Golf
🛜 Medallionnet Wi-Fi (Best Wi-Fi at Sea 😉)
🎨 Art Gallery

🇬🇧 SALING FROM SOUTHAMPTON 🇬🇧

👫 2 Adults sharing an Interior Stateroom from £849pp
👫 2 Adults sharing an Ocean-View Stateroom from £1,099pp
👫 2 Adults sharing an Balcony Stateroom from £1,059pp
👫 2 Adults sharing an Mini-Suite Stateroom from £1,199pp
👫 2 Adults sharing an Suite Stateroom from £2,199pp
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family of 4 sharing an Balcony Stateroom from £3,459 total

Prices correct as of 18/08/2025. Prices and availability are subject to change. Terms and conditions apply.

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12 DAY CITY, ROCK & REEF 🏙️🤘🪸 From £4,533* per person | Return international flights included Embark on an unforgettable...
18/08/2025

12 DAY CITY, ROCK & REEF 🏙️🤘🪸
From £4,533* per person | Return international flights included

Embark on an unforgettable Australian journey: from Sydney’s iconic Opera House to the awe-inspiring Uluru in the Red Centre, and finish with the vibrant Great Barrier Reef in northern Queensland.

But what's included? 👇

✈️ Return international flights from LHR, EDI, or MAN
✈️ Domestic flights included
🚐 Return private airport transfers
🏨 11 nights of handpicked accommodation
🎼 2.5 hour Backstage Opera House tour with breakfast
🕯️ A night at Field of Light
🏜️ Kata Tjuta & Uluru guided tour
🪸 Full day Upolo Cay & Reef cruise
🚡 Full day Kuranda Scenic Rail & Skyrail tour

Travel Season & Pricing 💸

01 April 2025 - 31 March 2026

Fly from London Heathrow = From £4,533* pp
Fly from Edinburgh = From £4,879* pp
Fly from Manchester = From £4,683* pp

*Ts & Cs apply. Pricing is indicative. Flight supplier Ts & Cs apply.

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❤️We are going on holiday!!!!❤️✨This means the shop will be closed from 4.30pm 21st August and we will reopen 9.30am 1st...
08/08/2025

❤️We are going on holiday!!!!❤️

✨This means the shop will be closed from 4.30pm 21st August and we will reopen 9.30am 1st September

✨Emails and voicemails will be monitored intermittently

✨We are so excited for our holiday and to tell you all about it

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🔥 Classic Mekong 🔥PARTNER FLIES FREE OR HALF PRICE SINGLE SUPPLEMENTS Embark on a glorious adventure, starting amongst t...
07/08/2025

🔥 Classic Mekong 🔥

PARTNER FLIES FREE OR HALF PRICE SINGLE SUPPLEMENTS

Embark on a glorious adventure, starting amongst the magnificence of the temples of Angkor before boarding a three-night deluxe river cruise down the Mekong. With shore excursions designed to give you an authentic glimpse of local life, cross into Vietnam to discover its many treasures. Explore vibrant Saigon, charming Hoi An and historic Hanoi and sail the waters of Halong Bay.

18 Days Fully Inclusive touring from £5090 per person including:

✔️ Return flights

✔️ 3*+/4* accommodation

✔️ All meals

✔️ All transportation and transfers

✔️ Touring with guides and entrance fees

✔️ Max group Size 24

Highlights

🌏 Hanoi Cyclo Tour

🌏 3-night cruise along the Mekong Delta on the beautiful Victoria Mekong

🌏 Cruise the magnificent Halong Bay

🌏 Visit the stunning temples of Angkor Wat

🌏 Experience the Cu Chi tunnels.

🌏 Visit the floating villages in Tonle and markets in Dinh Yen

🌏 Celebrate the Quintessence of Tonkin with an amazing open-air performance.

🌏 Step back in time as you journey through Hoi An.

Authentic experiences

⭐️ Try your hand at farming techniques in Hanoi

⭐️ Cyclo tour of Phnom Penh – see the Royal palace and silver Pagodas

⭐️ Drift along the moat and watch the sun set over Angkor Wat

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Pack your bags for an unforgettable family getaway! 🌟 Dive into the vibrant scenes of Las Vegas and Los Angeles this Aug...
07/08/2025

Pack your bags for an unforgettable family getaway! 🌟 Dive into the vibrant scenes of Las Vegas and Los Angeles this August without breaking the bank.

🗓 Dates: 17th August 25

🏨 Stay:

- 5 Nights at The Linq, Las Vegas r/o

- 3 Nights at The Biltmore, Los Angeles r/o

direct flights from London

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Deal: £849 per person 2 adults, 2 children (2-11)

👫 Couples Escape: £999 per person (2 adults)

✨ Must-knows for a fantastic trip:

- 🎰 Explore the dazzling Las Vegas Strip

- 🎨 Discover LA’s artful street murals

- 🍔 Try iconic American diners

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☀️𝐑𝐎𝐘𝐀𝐋 𝐂𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐁𝐁𝐄𝐀𝐍 𝐃𝐄𝐀𝐋! 𝟕 𝐍𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓𝐒 𝐒𝐏𝐀𝐈𝐍 & 𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐔𝐆𝐀𝐋! ☀️𝘿𝙞𝙙 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙠𝙣𝙤𝙬 𝙤𝙣 𝙇𝙞𝙗𝙚𝙧𝙩𝙮 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙎𝙚𝙖𝙨, 𝙎𝙖𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙙𝙖𝙮 𝙉𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙁𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙢𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙘...
07/08/2025

☀️𝐑𝐎𝐘𝐀𝐋 𝐂𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐁𝐁𝐄𝐀𝐍 𝐃𝐄𝐀𝐋! 𝟕 𝐍𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓𝐒 𝐒𝐏𝐀𝐈𝐍 & 𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐔𝐆𝐀𝐋! ☀️

𝘿𝙞𝙙 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙠𝙣𝙤𝙬 𝙤𝙣 𝙇𝙞𝙗𝙚𝙧𝙩𝙮 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙎𝙚𝙖𝙨, 𝙎𝙖𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙙𝙖𝙮 𝙉𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙁𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙢𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙡 𝙞𝙨 𝙤𝙣 𝙗𝙤𝙖𝙧𝙙 𝘼𝙉𝘿 𝙞𝙨 𝙞𝙣𝙘𝙡𝙪𝙙𝙚𝙙 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙘𝙤𝙨𝙩 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙝𝙤𝙡𝙞𝙙𝙖𝙮! 𝙏𝙝𝙖𝙩’𝙨 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙖𝙡𝙡, 𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙛𝙤𝙤𝙙 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙞𝙣𝙘𝙡𝙪𝙙𝙚𝙙!

🌎 7 nights Spain & Portugal Cruise
📆 14th June 2026
🚢 Sailing from Southampton on Liberty of the Seas
⚓️ Interior Stateroom

ITINERARY HIGHLIGHTS 👇🏼
☀️ La Coruna, Spain
☀️ Lisbon, Portugal
☀️ Lisbon, Portugal
☀️ Vigo, Spain

⚓️ 2 adults from:
£859pp - INSIDE CABIN!
£1,069pp - OCEAN VIEW CABIN!
£1,625pp - BALCONY CABIN!

Ship Highlights:
🌟Saturday Night Fever The Broadway Musical
🌟The Perfect Storm waterslides
🌟FlowRider SurfSimulator
🌟SplashAway Bay Kids Aqua Park
🌟Sports court & Arcade
🌟Fabulous bars & restaurants
🌟3 Pools & 6 Whirlpools
🌟Casino Royale
🌟Royal Theatre
🌟Ice Skating rink
🌟Outdoor Movie Screen
🌟Adventure Ocean Kids Club
🌟Rock Climbing Wall
🌟Unlimited ice cream
🌟Unlimited pizza

Prices and availability are subject to change.

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💥Are you still needing your Summer 2025 holiday?💥📍Cyprus🗓️17th August 2025✨7 Nights✈️Flying from Newcastle🍴All Inclusive...
07/08/2025

💥Are you still needing your Summer 2025 holiday?💥

📍Cyprus

🗓️17th August 2025
✨7 Nights
✈️Flying from Newcastle
🍴All Inclusive
🧳Luggage Included
🚎Coach Transfers Included

Based on 2 adults 2 children

❤️£2879 Total

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St Maarten Stay & Leeward Islands Sail📅Departs 18th February 2026⚓10-night package⛵Visiting: Philipsburg (St. Maarten) |...
06/08/2025

St Maarten Stay & Leeward Islands Sail

📅Departs 18th February 2026
⚓10-night package
⛵Visiting: Philipsburg (St. Maarten) | River Bay (Barbuda) | Cabritis (Dominica) | Terre-de Haut (Iles des Saintes) | Deshaies (Guadeloupe) | Falmouth Harbour (Antigua) | Gustavia (St. Barts) | Philipsburg (St. Maarten)
Price Includes:
✅Return flights from London

✅3-night stay in St Maarten

✅7-nights full board sailing aboard Star Flyer

✅Overseas transfers including disembarkation excursion

✅Port charges



Economy flights, 3-nights at Divi Little Bay Beach Resort & Category 6 cabin from £4,099pp

Premium Economy flights, 3-nights at Holland House & Category 3 cabin from £5,249pp

Business Class flights, 3-nights at Belmond La Samanna & Category 1 cabin from £12,449pp

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💥💥LATE LATE LATE DEAL💥💥🗓️18th August 2025📍Gran Canaria✨7 Nights✈️Flying from Newcastle🍴Self Catering🧳Luggage Included🚎Co...
06/08/2025

💥💥LATE LATE LATE DEAL💥💥

🗓️18th August 2025

📍Gran Canaria

✨7 Nights
✈️Flying from Newcastle
🍴Self Catering
🧳Luggage Included
🚎Coach Transfers

Based on 2 adults, 2 children

❤️❤️£1879 TOTAL❤️❤️

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😍😍Limited Newcastle Flight Allocation On This Amazing Cruise😍😍🛳️Sailing on Celebrity Ascent🇮🇹Sailing in and out of Rome1...
26/07/2025

😍😍Limited Newcastle Flight Allocation On This Amazing Cruise😍😍

🛳️Sailing on Celebrity Ascent

🇮🇹Sailing in and out of Rome

15th June 2026
11 Nights
Flying from Newcastle Direct
Full Board
Inside Cabin
Luggage Included
Transfers Included

📍Itinerary- Crete (Chania, Souda), Ephesus (Kusadasi), Istanbul, Santorini, Mykonos, Naples

❤️ £1798 per person ❤️

❤️£150 per person Deposit ❤️

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🎄Christmas cracker offer!Save £350✈️Partner flies free🐼Christmas in ChinaCelebrate Christmas in a new and exciting way i...
26/07/2025

🎄Christmas cracker offer!

Save £350

✈️Partner flies free

🐼Christmas in China

Celebrate Christmas in a new and exciting way in China – taking a Christmas Day walk on the Great Wall and bringing in the New Year in Chengdu, home to the magnificent Giant Panda.

Soak up all of China's most famous attractions on this tour; the Terracotta Warriors of Xian, Beijing's Tiananmen Square and Temple of Heaven, the Grand Buddha of Leshan, and the adorable giant pandas of course! After spending Christmas morning on China's iconic Great Wall, swap traditional turkey for an authentic Peking duck feast that evening!

23 Dec 2025

11 Days

🔥Now £3840pp

🎎Highlights

Christmas at the Great Wall

Explore Beijing

Come face to face with Terracotta Warriors

Spend New Years Eve with Giant Pandas

⭐Experiences

Visit the Grand Buddha

Dine on Peking duck

Watch an acrobatic show on Boxing Day

Travel on bullet trains

Enjoy a boat excursion

Feast on a New Years Eve meal and watch Sichuan Opera

Includes international flights, 4* hotels, all food, guides, entrance fees, experiences and visa

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23/07/2025

We are having to open late today we should be open around 1pm
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254A Whitley Road
Whitley Bay
NE262TE

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Saturday 9:30am - 3pm

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ABTA Bonded Travel Agent on the outskirts of Whitley Bay. We sell all leading tour operators plus many that are trade only. We have our own ABTA No P7135 working with Barrhead Travel (ATOL 5346) allows us to make tailor made deals that are hard to beat ad ensures your holidays are secure.

Accredited Body Member Destinations by George! trading division as notified to the CAA is an Accredited Body member of Barrhead Travel Service Ltd and the Accredited Body's ATOL number 5346.

"All the flights and flight-inclusive holidays on this Website are financially protected by the ATOL scheme. When you pay you will be supplied with an ATOL Certificate. Please ask for it and check to ensure that everything you booked (flights, hotels and other services) is listed on it. Please see our booking conditions for further information or for more information about financial protection and the ATOL Certificate go to: www.atol.org.uk/atolcertificate"