That was then but this is now: 21 things that have changed in travel
My eldest daughter, Talya, celebrated her 21st birthday last week and - as I imagine most parents do - I spiraled down a hole of...
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Nov 15, 2019
Where to stay in New York City
New York: The global leader in architecture, music, art and food. Not to mention, it’s filled to the brim with iconic sights. In fact,...
Nov 11, 2019
Abbotts Travel Showcase: Inspiring Travel for 2020
Three hours spent at the Abbotts Travel Showcase and all our 2020 travel plans are drawn up. Guests arrived at the beautiful grounds of...
Jul 27, 2019
Bermuda comes to Farringdon
Julie and I were invited to attend an evening on the wonderful destination of Bermuda with Shubhra Halliday from Prestige Holidays and...
Jul 23, 2019
Wild in Borneo with Dame Judi Dench
Dame Judi Dench recently graced our screens with her perfectly delivered two-part Wild in Borneo documentary. If you’re looking for a...
Jul 2, 2019
An educational trip to Malaysia
The staff here at Abbotts Travel are always encouraged to widen their knowledge of travel. So when invites such as an educational tour to...
Jun 4, 2019
A taste of Italy at West Essex Golf Club
The taste buds were tantalised as we hosted an afternoon of Italian food and wine with the good folk of West Essex Golf Club in...
May 29, 2019
Casita Andina with Latin Routes
We were kindly asked by Jess at Latin Routes to go out for dinner after some fantastic bookings that followed our showcase event in...
May 20, 2019
Celebrating 25 years of Sharron Roat at Abbotts Travel
"Who's had their fingers in my Piccalilli?" We never did find out. But we do know that when you ask for stories about Sharron Roat, you...
Mar 21, 2019
Havana a good time
Shelley and I made our way to the Revolution Bar, London America Square, to enjoy an evening of all things Cuban. Hosted by Cuba Holidays...
Feb 18, 2019
Hotelopoly
Firmly entrenched as our first “must attend” supplier event of the year and always eagerly anticipated, the Hotelopoly once again lived...
Feb 12, 2019
A pit stop tour of Malta
Malta is the breeding ground for rocky stretches of coast with glorious bays that hide crystal-clear waters and golden beaches. It’s one...
Feb 12, 2019
The Alternative Bucket List Showcase, Chigwell Golf Club - November 2018
The second leg of our autumn showcase evenings took place at a crowded and vibrant Chigwell Golf Club. Previous events had ensured much...
Jan 1, 2019
On the road: Tyes on Tour, East Coast Australia
After nine months spent travelling around Australia, which saw me run around the beautiful Sydney, catch waves in Byron Bay and take on...
Dec 30, 2018
Cruising to the Gherkin with Oceania
“On 27 November, we were invited by Oceania to a very exclusive and intimate event at Searcys at the Gherkin, as a thank you to a few...
Dec 10, 2018
Christmas comes but once a year
This year we jumped into the festive season by sending Julie to join Classic Collection Holidays on a day trip to Zurich. It was a great...
Nov 21, 2018
The Alternative Bucket List Showcase, The Woodford Wells Club - September 2018
The first leg of our double-header autumn showcase events took us to the Woodford Wells Club, where a sizeable audience consisting of the...
Oct 29, 2018
On the road: Superman in the Whitsundays
I’ve been away from home for close to ten months, so to say I was due a visit from a familiar face would have been an understatement....
Sep 27, 2018
On the road: Life in the jungle
After six months living in the Daintree Rainforest, I’m close to changing my name to Tarzan and removing myself completely from...
Aug 28, 2018
Italian Gastronomic & Wine Tasting Afternoon at Chigwell Golf Club
Our very first afternoon showcase event was a wonderful occasion with the superb Anna Baccanello from Azure Collection taking us on a...
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