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Emma Parkin Travel, York (2025)

03/06/2025

🇪🇸Looking for some adult only luxury next month?! I’ve got you covered! 🌴☀️

RedLevel at Gran Meliá Palacio de Isora is an exclusive adults-only haven on Tenerife’s peaceful southwest coast. This luxurious retreat offers personalised service, 24-hour butler assistance, and access to private facilities such as an adults-only pool and lounge. Guests can enjoy elegantly designed rooms with private terraces, unwind with treatments at the Spa by Clarins, and indulge in fine dining across various restaurants. With its serene beachfront location and bespoke experiences, RedLevel offers a sophisticated and relaxing escape.

⭐ 5* RedLevel at Gran Meliá Palacio de Isora
🛏 7 nights on B&B
👫 Based on 2 adults in a Redlevel Deluxe Ocean Partial View With Whirlpool
🚗 Includes return airport transfers
🧳 Hold Baggage

📆 Valid for departures between the 1st - 4th July 2025 (other dates, durations and airports available)

✈️ Gatwick with EasyJet from £1715pp
✈️ Manchester with EasyJet from £1715pp
✈️ Birmingham with Jet2 from £1659pp
✈️ Bristol with EasyJet from £1719pp
✈️ Newcastle with Jet2 from £1775pp

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03/06/2025

‼️The wait is over.......🎅❄️True Lapland 2026 - Now on Sale‼️

🎅Nestled in the unspoilt far north-west of Finland, the charming villages of Karesuando, Kilpisjärvi, Heta, and Jeris offer a magical Lapland experience. Surrounded by snow-covered wilderness, frozen lakes, and vast Arctic skies, these peaceful Finnish villages are the perfect setting for a serene and unforgettable winter escape - full of natural beauty, tradition, and wonder.

❄️An unforgettable Lapland holiday to the heart of True Lapland, where snow-blanketed landscapes, the dancing Northern Lights, and thrilling Arctic adventures await. Enjoy husky rides, snowmobiling, and reindeer sleigh rides, and meet the real Father Christmas in his magical log cabin.

☃️This is Lapland as it should be - authentic, enchanting, and truly unforgettable.

What’s Included:
💫Exclusive location in True Lapland
💫Return flights with hot meals onboard
💫Resort transfers
💫Full-board accommodation
💫Airport and resort transfers
💫Private family meeting with Santa
💫Small gift for children from Santa
💫Husky sled safari
💫Snowmobile safari
💫Reindeer sleigh ride
💫Loan of thermal suits and boots

Prices start from £1089 per child and £1189 per adult, various dates available‼️These dates will sell out fast! 💥

Get in touch to book this magical once in a lifetime experience today!

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02/06/2025

🗽 TAKE THE KIDS TO NEW YORK FEB HALF TERM 2026 🇺🇸
 You know this city has my ❤️ – and now it’s your turn to fall in love with NYC!

✨ 5★ Royalton New York – Midtown Manhattan 📍 A luxury boutique hotel right in the heart of the action – think Broadway, the Theater District, shopping, and Grand Central just steps away! 🍸 Sophisticated, stylish, and home to the iconic Forty Four bar – a favourite among NYC’s fashion + media scene.
🛏️ 4 nights | Superior Double Room | Room Only ✈️ Direct flights from Manchester (incl. luggage!) 📅 Departing 16th Feb 2026 – perfect for half term! 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Based on 2 adults + 2 kids under 11 sharing 💸 Only £675pp!

💌 Message me for other room/family setups or to secure your spot before it’s gone!

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02/06/2025

🌴Take a look at this 4* hotel in Benalmadena, Costa del Sol - Hotel Palmasol 🇪🇸🌞

⭐ 4/5 on TripAdvisor
⭐️ 2 minute stroll from Benalmadena centre offering picturesque views of Puerto marina
🏖️ Short walk away from the beach and plenty of restaurants, shops and bars 🛍️
🏊‍♀️ This hotel has an outdoor pool including a section just for little ones and a whirlpool bath.
🍴The buffet restaurant here is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner serving a variety of international dishes. There is also a poolside bar and lounge bar offering refreshing cocktails 🍹

💰 Prices are based on 7 nights, bed and breakfast with shared transfer and luggage included 🧳

✈️ Flying from Liverpool 17th June 2025
📆 2 adults - from £660 per person

✈️ Flying from Manchester 2nd July 2025
📆 2 adults - from £630 per person

✈️ Flying from Birmingham 17th July 2025
📆 2 adults - from £660 per person

✈️ Flying from Glasgow 19th August 2025
📆 2 adults - from £875 per person

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01/06/2025

🌅𝗧𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗔𝗦 𝗔 𝗙𝗔𝗠𝗜𝗟𝗬 🐾 11 nights exploring Vietnam from £2,669pp🌴

𝗜𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗿𝘆:
Hanoi; Ninh Binh; Hanoi; Halong Bay; Hanoi; Danang; Hoi An; Danang; Hue; Ho Chi Minh City

𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀:
Enjoy a scenic two hour boat trip along the Boi River | Cruise Halong Bay overnight and take in the sights of this UNESCO World Heritage site | Join a cooking lesson with Vietnamese food enthusiasts | Discover the rich history of Hue on an insightful excursion | Experience Ho Chi Minh City nightlife the way locals do, all from the back of a vintage Vespa scooter.

𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲𝘀:
* 11 nights tour accommodation (3* hotels)
* 11 breakfasts, 7 lunches and 1 dinner
* Selected tours and sightseeing
* Services of a tour guide
* Transport throughout tour
* Internal domestic flights
* Return UK flights

📅 Valid for departure 12 - 13 Aug 2025
👫 Based on two adults and two children under 12 sharing

✈ Indirect from London Heathrow with Vietnam Airlines from £2,669pp
✈ Indirect from Manchester with Cathay Pacific from £2,899pp
✈ Indirect from Edinburgh with Qatar Airways from £2,799pp

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01/06/2025

🌸 Wow, what a month it’s been! 🌸

✈️ May has seen so many of you booking holidays — it’s officially been my busiest month to date!

I just want to say a huge THANK YOU for keeping me busy. I’m so grateful for every booking 😘

I love seeing your photos & hearing all about your trips when you return — the biggest compliment of all is when you rebook or recommend me to your friends. It means the world 🫶

So…where in the world are my clients (plus myself) travelling to this month?

Well, I have clients who have just departed on an epic Canadian adventure including a trip on the Rocky mountaineer train 🚃

🎢 Another lucky family are off to Walt Disney World to stay at Disney’s Port Orleans resort.

Tenerife & Portugal are also on the agenda 🌊☀️

💃🏻 As for myself I’m off to Seville & Bucharest!

What does your June travel diary look like? If you would like me to help book your next adventure please get in touch ✈️

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31/05/2025

😍 SWIM UP BAR, A FANCY SPA & STEPS FROM THE BEACH? YES PLEASE! ☀️🌴🌊

7 nights 5* Croatia from £768pp

Set by the sea and beneath Mt. Biokovo, Aminess Khalani Beach Hotel is a stylish retreat for couples and families. Enjoy elegant rooms with sea or mountain views, a rooftop terrace, spa, pools, and local cuisine. With nearby trails and the town just 20 minutes away, relaxation and adventure await.

• Rooftop bar with views
• Pool area with stunning sea views
• Great for families and couples

✅7 Nights Bed and Breakfast
✅1 x Classic Room (Inland View)
✅Return Flights from the UK
✅Return Shuttle Transfers and 2 x Hold Bags

✈️ Gatwick from £849pp - 29th September 2025
✈️ Luton from £769pp - 30th September 2025
✈️ Manchester from £899pp - 30th September 2025
✈️ Bristol from £840pp - 30th September 2025
✈️ Liverpool from £900pp - 29th September 2025
✈️ Leeds Bradford from £985pp - 28th September 2025
✈️ Birmingham from £999pp - 28th September 2025

Price based on 2 Adults

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31/05/2025

🛕🌴TRANQUIL BALI TWIN CENTRE - 10 NIGHTS FROM £1,749 😎

Think you know Bali? Time to think again.

This twin-centre escape invites you to experience a quieter side of the island - one where rice terraces ripple into the distance, ocean breezes whisper through the palms, and the pace slows to something blissfully unhurried 💛

🌳Your first stop is Sidemen, a hidden gem nestled in Bali’s lush eastern interior. While most visitors head straight for the busy streets of Ubud, Sidemen offers something far more rewarding: space, stillness, and scenery that hasn’t changed in decades.

🌴 Then, it’s off to the coast - but not the Bali beach scene you’re expecting.

🌊 Candidasa on the island’s quieter eastern shore is everything the beach resorts aren’t. Low-key, laid-back, and wonderfully traditional, it’s a peaceful base where you can unwind with your toes in the sand or explore the nearby Gili Islands by fast boat.

• 3nts at Wapa Di Ume Sidemen in a Lanai Room
• 7nts at Candi Beach Resort & Spa in a Deluxe Garden Room
• Daily Breakfast
• Private Transfers
• Flights as detailed below

FROM £1,749 PER PERSON
Based on April 13th 2026 departure

✈️ Heathrow with Etihad from £1749pp
✈️ Stansted with Emirates from £1890pp
✈️ Birmingham with Qatar Airways from £1,965pp
✈️ Manchester with Etihad from £1865pp
✈️ Newcastle with Emirates from £2130pp
✈️ Edinburgh with Qatar Airways from £1955pp

☀️Upgrade to a One Bedroom Pool Villa at Wapa Di Ume Sidemen from £202pp
☀️Upgrade to a Deluxe Ocean Room at Candi Beach from £184pp
☀️Upgrade to a Luxury Ocean View Suite at Candi Beach from £430pp
☀️Upgrade to a Luxury Pool VIlla at Candi Beach from £732pp
☀️Solo Traveller price from £2,515 (Based on Heathrow flights)

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30/05/2025

🌊✨ SUMMER 2025 CRUISE DEAL OF A LIFETIME! ✨

⚓🌞𝐌𝐒𝐂 𝐃𝐈𝐕𝐈𝐍𝐀 𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐒 𝐆𝐑𝐄𝐄𝐂𝐄 𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐊𝐄𝐘 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐈𝐓𝐀𝐋𝐘⚓🌞
📆 18th July 2025

🌍 Depart from Rome and explore the sun-soaked beauty of:

📍 Mykonos
📍 Kusadasi (for Ephesus)
📍 Santorini
📍 Naples
📍 Back to Rome

🛫 FLY-CRUISE PACKAGE INCLUDES:
✔️ Return Jet2 flights from Manchester
✔️ All transfers
✔️ Luggage included
✔️ 7 nights
✔️ Full board
✔️ Incredible memories guaranteed!

🌅 From ancient ruins to iconic coastlines — this is Mediterranean magic made easy.

✨ Interior cabin from only £993pp
🤩 Upgrade to Ocean view for only £140pp
🍾 Upgrade to premium All Inclusive drinks package for £285pp

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Additional discount for over 65s and MSC Voyager Members.
Subject to availability, terms and conditions apply.

30/05/2025

🇮🇹 Lake Garda fun for the whole family this Summer 💦☀️
 Bring the whole crew to Bella Italia Apartments in beautiful Peschiera, Lake Garda – the perfect pick for families of up to 6 people!

💦From splash-filled days at the on-site waterpark to chill evenings with live entertainment 🎶 this place has something for everyone.
 🛝 Kids will LOVE the slides, club activities, and beach access 🏖️ while parents can relax poolside or dine at one of four onsite restaurants (no cooking required unless you want to!).
 • 💦 Access to Bella Italia Splash Park • 🏖️ Direct pebble beach access • 🎢 7.5km to Gardaland theme park • 🍳 Kitchen facilities + 🍕 snack spots 
📆 23rd Aug 2025 | 7 nights
🍽️ Self catering
🏡 2 bedroomed apartment
🚕 Inc Luggage & Transfers
✈️ Birmingham flights

🌟2ad 1 child from £2826 total
🌟2ad 2 children from £3486 total
🌟2ad 3 children from £4144 total
🌟2ad 4 children from £4810 total

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*child age up to 17
Alternative airports available

29/05/2025

❄️✨A Grown-Up Escape to the Arctic ✨🇫🇮

Looking for a Lapland trip without the kids’ clubs and Santa trails? This one’s crafted with adults in mind — immersive, full-length adventures and magical Northern Lights moments await 🎆

📍 3-NIGHT AURORA RANCH EXPERIENCE, LEVI 🌌

✈️ Includes return flights to Kittilä with EasyJet

20 Nov from Manchester – £2279pp
22 Nov from London Gatwick – £2429pp

What’s Included:
🏡 3 nights in a stylish Sky View Cabin
🍽️ Half board meals at the onsite ranch restaurant (breakfast & dinner)
🚐 Private airport transfers
🐾 Husky Safari – full experience with return transfers
❄️ Snowmobile Safari – 30 km ride, 2–3 hour guided adventure
🌌 Aurora Chase – 4–5 hour guided journey in search of the Northern Lights
🧤 Full winter clothing provided on arrival
🎿 Snowshoes for use along the private 2 km trail
⛸️ Complimentary ice skates for the ranch’s own rink
🔦 Head torch, dressing gown & slippers provided in your cabin
👨‍🏫 Knowledgeable local guides for all excursions

📍 Ideal for couples, group of friends or family with adult children who want a more grown-up Lapland experience — no teasers, just full-on Arctic adventure.

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*Price is per person based on 2 adults, subject to availability upon booking. Other dates & departure airports also available.

29/05/2025

🇷🇴 Bucharest: Steam, Stroll & Sparkle! Weekend Christmas & Thermal Spa Break | 28 Nov 2025 | From £579pp 🧖🏼‍♀️🎄

I’m off to Bucharest myself for work next month, I’ve wanted to go to THERME BUCURESTI for a while so I’m hoping I can sneak in a little trip - watch this space! 🥰
 This festive city break brings culture, comfort, and Christmas cheer—all wrapped up in one magical weekend.

✨ What’s Included: 🧳 23kg Checked Bags 🚖 Private Return Airport Transfers 🌟 3 Nights at the 5* Grand Hotel Bucharest – Deluxe Room + Breakfast 🏆 Romania’s Leading Hotel 2024 | 4.5* Rated! 🎄 Guided Tour of Christmas Markets & Traditions 🧖🏼‍♀️ Thermal Spa Experience with 4.5 Hours Access + Transfers

🎄Treat yourself to the ultimate festive escape—where spa serenity meets Christmas sparkle ✨

Based on 28th Nov 2025 and 2 adults sharing
✈️ Glasgow from £609pp - Deposit £125pp
✈️ Manchester from £579pp - Deposit £125pp
✈️ Bristol from £725pp - Deposit £125pp
✈️ Birmingham from £515pp - Deposit £325pp

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