Karan Hopkins - Your Personal Travel Advisor

03/05/2026

https://www.abta.com/news/abta-responds-update-government-jet-fuel-and-plans-new-consultation?fbclid=IwZnRzaARj8CNleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeiLQKRIXKnACi0txHuJ9uzsgMXhSP3EW3QaC0qQHav1HTcBQ1pidatn4D_PQ_aem_TbUoypAQYqI2mXheEnhwEQ

ABTA welcomes this move from the UK government to provide reassurance and confidence to people that they can go ahead and book their summer break.

28/04/2026

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/jet-fuel-and-travel-plans-what-you-need-to-know?fbclid=IwdGRjcARdSQVleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEemjgHWEj3fbA1mLxD8l7DL3L5MWpss9Cel_93oqZ35ylq-MKy6iOou4lJFz4_aem_TR03seCYPSeTGQJlcHLdtQ

UK airlines say that they are not currently seeing a shortage of jet fuel. The government is working with industry and international partners to keep passengers moving.

16/04/2026

💙 SKY SUITE ONBOARD THE STUNNING CELEBRITY XCEL 💙

SKY SUITE FROM £2️⃣8️⃣2️⃣9️⃣pp.

⛴️ 7 NIGHTS ITALY & FRENCE RIVIERA CRUISE ⛴️

📆 22nd August 2026

✈️ Fly cruise from Gatwick

🚌 Includes luggage & transfers

🌎 Highlights include…

☀️Barcelona, Spain

☀️Nice (Villefranche) France

☀️Portofino, Italy

☀️Florence & Pisa, Italy

☀️Rome (Civitavecchia) Italy

☀️Naples, Italy

☀️At sea

☀️Barcelona, Italy

⭐️ Suite Perks include

✨Unlimited Premium Drink Package

✨Premium Wi-Fi package*

✨Private dining at Luminae

✨Exclusive access to The Retreat Sundeck and Lounge

✨Dedicated butler service

✨Complimentary stocked minibar

💙🧡🤍“NOTHING COMES CLOSE”💙🧡🤍

Based on 2 sharing, terms and conditions apply, subject to availability.

08/04/2026

⛴️ SAILING IN 2026, ITALY, GREECE & CROATIA CRUISE ⛴️

⛴️ Onboard Celebrity Ascent ✨

✨ Oceanview stateroom from £1️⃣4️⃣9️⃣9️⃣pp

✨ Balcony stateroom from £1️⃣8️⃣5️⃣9️⃣pp

✈️ Flying direct from Gatwick

✈️ Birmingham +£20pp

✈️ Dublin +£100pp

✈️ Manchester +£265pp

⭐️ Upgrade to All Included Unlimited Drinks & Wi-Fi for £5️⃣5️⃣pppd 🥂📱

📅 26th June 2026

🚢 10 nights cruise departing from Rome

🥘 Full Board

😎Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy

😎Messina, Sicily

😎At sea

😎Olympia, Greece

😎Corfu, Greece

😎Dubrovnik, Croatia

😎Split, Croatia

😎Bar, Montenegro

😎At sea

😎Naples, Italy

😎Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy

🧳Includes luggage

🚌Includes return transfers

Once you holiday with Celebrity Cruises you will never want to holiday any other way. NOTHING COMES CLOSE

Based on 2 sharing, terms and conditions apply, subject to availability.
ABTA and ATOL Protection
📧[email protected]
📲07809 210859

05/04/2026

08/03/2026

Important update for dual British citizens travelling to the UK 🇬🇧

If you hold British citizenship alongside another nationality, you do not need an ETA to travel to the UK.

However, you must travel with either:
✈️ a valid British passport
or
📄 a Certificate of Entitlement

This now applies to all British citizens with dual nationality, and is part of the UK’s move to a new digital travel permission system.

A few key things to know:
• An ETA is not required for dual British citizens
• A valid British passport is the recommended way to travel
• Some carriers may accept alternative documents in limited cases, but this is their decision
• If you need to travel urgently and have previously held a British passport, you may be able to apply for an Emergency Travel Document

To avoid delays or issues at check-in, travellers are being strongly advised to make sure they have the correct documents before travelling.

For full guidance, visit GOV.UK

09/02/2026

🏁 Earlybird Abu Dhabi F1 2026 — ON SALE NOW! 🏎️🔥

Are you ready for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix? Secure your seats NOW — Earlybird tickets are HERE! ⏳

🌟 LIMITED OFFER: 3-Day South Grandstand Tickets
✅ From £1719pp — thrilling 4-night stay in Dubai
✅ From £2439pp — 4 nights stay in Abu Dhabi 🌆

💳 Just £50pp deposit secures your place! 🙌

🎶 F1 tickets also include:

• After-race concerts (headline acts TBA) 🎤✨

• 1 Day Theme Park access 🎢

• Louvre Abu Dhabi entry 🖼️

• Qasr Al Watan entry 🏰

✈️ What’s included?
✅ Return flights
✅ Private airport transfers 🚖
✅ 4 nights at a 4★ hotel — Legoland Hotel Dubai or Traders Abu Dhabi (Bed & Breakfast) 🛏️🍳
✅ 3-day South Grandstand ticket 🏟️
✅ Dubai hotels with F1-only: track transfers to Yas Marina Circuit (shared bus transfer) 🚌🏁

⚠️ These are LIMITED — don’t miss out!

📍 Other airports available — ask your travel agent for a quote

📌 Prices are subject to availability and based on 2 adults sharing. Currently there is no information from F1 organisers on Pitlane walk for 2026. Currently only available for adults, prices for families will be available once more tickets are available.

🗓️ How to book:
1️⃣ Search Dubai or Abu Dhabi holidays over the F1 weekend (06/07 Dec)
2️⃣ Choose Legoland or Traders Hotel
3️⃣ Select “Themed Room” or “Superior Room” with F1 South Grandstand
4️⃣ Based on flights 2–7 December from Stansted (overnight flight out) + 4 nights accommodation starting 3rd December ✈️

18/01/2026

🎅🥂 CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR SAFARI 2028 – SOUTH AFRICA from £3,195pp* 🦓🌅

Swap soggy sprouts for sundowners… and spend New Year’s toasting champagne while zebras casually do their thing in the background 😮✨

⚠️ Be quick: ONLY 14 seats left! ⚠️

🦒 On Safari in South Africa: Rhino East Lodge
📍 Set in the malaria-free, UNESCO-listed Waterberg Biosphere in the Sebatana Private Reserve
✈️ Direct flights from Heathrow
🗓 10 days
💳 Deposit £395pp

🍽️ All Inclusive (and not the basic kind)

🍹 Cocktails
🍷 South African wine
🥂 Sparkling wine
🧋 Branded soft drinks
🍽️ Gourmet 3-course meals

🦁 What’s included (aka the pinch-me list)

🎟️ 8 included excursions
🦓 4 game drives in Sebatana Private Reserve
🦁 1 game drive in Welgevonden Reserve
👣 Guided bush walk
🥂 Traditional African champagne brunch
🌅 Sundowner at Sunset Rock
🦏 Wildlife talk + wine tasting + welcome drink
🏙️ Johannesburg & Soweto tour + Apartheid Museum
✨ Optional extras: night safari, tribal cultural evening, extra game drives (Welgevonden/Pilanesberg)

🎄 Departure date

📅 24 December 2028 (Christmas and New Year on safari, yes please)

💷 Prices (per person)

📍 Heathrow – £3,379pp
📍 Belfast – £3,195pp
📍 Glasgow – £3,195pp
📍 Inverness – £3,195pp
📍 Manchester – £3,195pp
📍 Newcastle – £3,195pp

📩 Message me “SAFARI NYE” with your nearest airport and who’s travelling and I’ll grab one of the remaining seats before they’re gone.

Call/message- 07809 210859

Prices include the discount and were correct as at 19 Jan 2026. Subject to availability and change. T&Cs apply.

18/01/2026

🇧🇧🇬🇩 DEAL OF THE DAY - TWO STUNNING CARIBBEAN ISLANDS, TWO AMAZING SANDALS RESORTS, ONE FABULOUS PRICE! 🇬🇩 🇧🇧

Today we bring you a fabulous 241 deal...Why choose one when you can savour two? Enjoy 4 nights in Barbados followed by 3 nights in Grenada, with that smooth Sandals vibe carrying you from shore to shore. All included ❤

𝙃𝙚𝙧𝙚'𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙙𝙚𝙖𝙡...
📅 Travelling 29th September 2026 (other dates and durations available)
✈️ Flights with Virgin from Heathrow (inter-island flights included)
🇧🇧 First stop: Sandals Royal Barbados, staying in a Club level suite for 4 nights
☀️ Bold, modern, and buzzing with energy, this resort brings a fresh pulse to island living.
🇬🇩 Second stop: Sandals Grenada | 3 nights
☀️ Set along Pink Gin Beach, this resort is intimate, lush, and made for slowing all the way down.
✔ Adults-only resorts
✔ Multiple restaurants & bars with top-shelf spirits
✔ Scuba diving (certified divers), water sports & land sports
✔ Entertainment day and night
✔ Bottomless drinks, Wi-fi, tips & transfers
💷 From £2659pp
💰 Book with a low deposit of just £175pp
⏰ Valid for bookings made by 3rd February

𝘽𝙤𝙤𝙠 𝙩𝙤𝙙𝙖𝙮...

☎️ Call 07809 210859