Owl & Compass Travel

31/05/2026

The ultimate Botswana safari journey …A once in a lifetime trip through Botswana’s most iconic wildlife regions! 🦁🦓🐆🇧🇼

- 9 nights
- Departing 25 November 2026
- 2 nights at Camp Moremi, all inclusive in a safari tent
- 2 nights at Xugana Island Lodge, all inclusive in a safari suite
- 2 nights at Chobe Game Lodge, all inclusive in a standard room
- 3 nights at Palm River Hotel, bed & breakfast in a deluxe room

Included : flights, transfers, 2 game drives per day, sunset river cruise, two compliementary 3 course dinners

From £6849pp A once in a lifetime trip through Botswana’s most iconic wildlife regions! 🦁🦓🐆🇧🇼

- 9 nights
- Departing 25 November 2026
- 2 nights at Camp Moremi, all inclusive in a safari tent
- 2 nights at Xugana Island Lodge, all inclusive in a safari suite
- 2 nights at Chobe Game Lodge, all inclusive in a standard room
- 3 nights at Palm River Hotel, bed & breakfast in a deluxe room

Included : flights, transfers, 2 game drives per day, sunset river cruise, two compliementary 3 course dinners

From £6849pp

DM “BOTSWANA” for more information ✈️📲

24/05/2026

20/05/2026

No call centres. Just direct connections, local expertise, and perfect timing. 🌴🎷
Here is a quick look behind the scenes at how booking with an independent travel agent turns a standard holiday into an unforgettable experience:
📧 “Good Day Nonie, Thank you for your email. We will ensure that our guests have a wonderful stay here at our beautiful resort. Warm regards, Eugenia Henry, Reservations Manager, Fond Doux Eco Resort”
But the service didn’t stop at securing the perfect eco-villa.
While planning the logistics, I noticed my clients’ dates lined up almost perfectly with the legendary Saint Lucia Jazz & Arts Festival happening nearby. I flagged the event, and together we adjusted their travel dates so they could experience the island’s best live music and culture firsthand! 🎶✨
An algorithm won’t tell you about world-class music playing minutes from your hotel pillow—and it certainly won’t seamlessly shift your booking dates to make it happen.
I don’t just book rooms. I specialise in curating authentic experiences & active escapes. I handle the rebooking, build direct relationships with resort managers, and uncover the hidden cultural gems that make your itinerary truly special.

11/05/2026

You could be experiencing a journey just like this…

🇻🇳✨ Ultimate Vietnam in 14 Days
From the buzz of Hanoi to the waterways of the Mekong… this is Vietnam at its most immersive.

🍜 Explore Hanoi’s markets and street food like a local
⛰ Cruise through the limestone karsts of Ha Long Bay
🏯 Discover the Imperial City of Hue and its rich history
🚲 Cycle through Mekong villages and cruise by sampan
✨ Connect with local culture through cooking classes to a restorative onsen spa experience

📅 8 January 2027
✈️ Direct from Heathrow with Vietnam Airways
💷 13 nights from £4,299pp

What’s included:
✔️ Return flights + airport transfers
✔️ 13 nights accommodation (mix of BB & FB)
✔️ Ha Long Bay cruise with cave exploration
✔️ Guided tours in Hanoi, Hue, Hoi An & Ho Chi Minh
✔️ Cooking class, street food tour & cultural experiences
✔️ Mekong Delta cruise, cycling and village visits

ℹ️ Prices based on 2 adults sharing. No mandatory fees or taxes payable in resort. Prices correct at time of publication and subject to availability.

📲 This is a private tour. Other dates available Owl & Compass Travel is an independent travel advisor under InteleTravel UK, ABTA membership P7384. InteleTravel UK are appointed agents of our ATOL- protected suppliers

10/05/2026

✈️ Airline changed your flights? This is where using an independent travel agent really makes a difference…

Recently, one of my clients had their connecting flight rescheduled by the airline — leaving them facing a much longer stopover than originally planned 😩

Instead of spending hours on hold, navigating confusing options, or worrying about what to do next, I stepped in and rearranged their flights to minimise disruption and avoid the long wait ✨

Travel plans change sometimes — but having someone in your corner who can sort the details, advocate for you, and take the stress away? That’s the real value of using an independent travel agent 💙

When you book with Owl & Compass Travel, you’re not just booking a trip — you’re getting support before, during, and after you travel 🦉🧭

17/04/2026

Michelin Star Cookery Holiday in Carcassone
9 May 2026 | Join a small group
💥 6 nights now from £987pp (50% off)

Learn from Michelin-trained chefs with gourmet dining and wine experiences.Learn or perfect your culinary skills with two award winning internationally acclaimed master chefs in a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere. Stay in a beautifully renovated stone barn with lovely gardens and a swimming pool.

2026 Dates:
9th - 15th May **Special Offer 50% off** based on two people sharing a room. Was £1,974 per person. Now £987 per person.
12th - 18th September

If this date doesn’t suit, our host can accommodate other date requests (minimum 6 people)

On this residential cookery course your time in the kitchen will be divided between our two chefs, both trained in glitzy Michelin* restaurants in Paris and gained impressive professional global reputations. Owl & Compass Travel is an independent travel advisor under InteleTravel UK, ABTA membership P7384. InteleTravel UK are appointed agents of our ATOL- protected suppliers #

11/04/2026

Hankering to explore a location less travelled? Let me introduce Malaysia.
Most recently I have been to Penang, Kuala Lumpur and am just leaving Kuching, Sarawak. What a joyous, buzzy town! So much to do, to explore on foot or further afield.
If you’re interested in:
- Visiting an orangutan sanctuary
- Encountering Probiscus monkeys, long tailed macaques, silver haired monkey families, vipers, flying lemurs, monitor lizards, & wild bearded pigs - all much more likely if you have a guide
- joining a cycle around town & local villages (kampungs)
- Trying Sarawak cuisine - a wonderful mix of local Malay, Chinese and Indian cooking
- Participating in a local cooking class
And so much more!
Interested but don’t know how to go about it? I’d love to curate your next holiday, taking all the hassle & stress away & ensuring it is ABTA & ATOL protected. Contact to me to plan your perfect getaway.
Owl & Compass Travel is an independent travel advisor under InteleTravel UK, ABTA membership
P7384. InteleTravel UK are appointed agents of our ATOL- protected suppliers

12/03/2026

🍝🌿 Farm to Table in the Heart of Tuscany

Nestled in a medieval hilltop village, this 3-night Tuscan gastronomy & cooking retreat takes you from the olive grove to the kitchen — meeting local farmers and artisans before mastering fresh pasta, gnocchi and risotto with your private chef.

What’s included:
🏡 Stylish Tuscan apartment with pool in the medieval village of Roccatederighi
👨‍🍳 Fresh pasta, gnocchi & risotto masterclasses with a private chef
🧀 Farm visits — local olive farmers, cheese producers & sustainable artisan makers
🍷 4-course welcome dinner prepared by your private chef
🌅 All meals, local breakfast supplies & transport throughout

⚠️ Last few spaces remaining for 1st October 2026 — don’t miss out!
🆕 5th June 2027 has just been released and is already selling fast.

💷 From £1,010pp (based on 2 people) | Solo travellers from £1,162pp

Prices are subject to availability.
📲 For more information, DM Nonie: [email protected]

15/02/2026

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