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Oceania Cruises – Alaska Cruise Holiday 2021-2022

Oceania Cruises – Alaska Cruise Holiday 2021-2022

by Billy Lyle | 6 November 2020 | Alaska, Cruise

Renowned for its pristine beauty and wonderful wildlife a cruise holiday to Alaska should be on everyone’s bucket list. Combining your love for the natural world and a cruise holiday in this spectacular region opens the opportunity to design a host of...

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🌅✨ 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 🏝️ 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐟 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 | 𝐀𝐝𝐝𝐮 𝐀𝐭𝐨𝐥𝐥 🌊 Start your new year surrounded by sunshine, calm lagoons, and pure island serenity. ☀️🌊 Located in the southernmost atoll of the Maldives, now a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐟 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 is the perfect blend of natural beauty and relaxed luxury. Unwind in your beach villa with ocean views, open-air bathrooms, and a private patio just steps from the sand. 🌴💦 Cycle the island, snorkel the reefs, or simply bask in the sun — every day here feels effortlessly blissful. 🌺 ✈️ London Heathrow | 8–16 Jan 2026 🏖️ 7 nights | 𝐁𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐕𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚 | 𝐀𝐥𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 🛥️ Includes domestic flight & shared speedboat transfers 💷 From £1,995 per person (based on 2 adults sharing) 📩 DM to book your Maldivian escape 📧 enquiries@awesometravelholidays.com ☎️ 0208 004 9400 🌎 Creating Awesome Travel Experiences 🌎 #Maldives #CanareefResortMaldives #AdduAtoll #MaldivesLuxury #AwesomeTravelHolidays #AwesomeTravelExperiences #MaldivesHoliday #AllInclusiveMaldives #IndianOceanEscape #LuxuryBeachHoliday #WinterSun #MaldivesGetaway #TropicalRetreat #IslandLife
🍁 🇨🇦 𝐅𝐥𝐚𝐯𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐡 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐝𝐚 🦫 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐒𝐞𝐥𝐟-𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 Embark on a luxurious self-drive adventure through the heart of French Canada, blending European elegance, rich history, and gourmet delights in one unforgettable journey. Experience the cosmopolitan charm of Montréal, the vineyard-dotted landscapes of the Eastern Townships, the timeless beauty of Québec City, and the culinary artistry of Charlevoix. 🗺️ Your Journey Includes: • 2 nights – Fairmont, The Queen Elizabeth, Montréal • 2 nights – Manoir Hovey, Eastern Townships • 2 nights – Fairmont Le Château Frontenac, Québec City • 1 night – Hotel Le Germain Charlevoix • Return economy flights • Car hire from day 3 to day 8 💰 Prices from £2,459 per person (based on 2 adults sharing) 📅 Valid for selected 2025/26 departures Explore cobblestone streets, taste exceptional local wines, and indulge in French-inspired cuisine on this elegant Canadian journey. 🌎 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐰𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 🌎 📞 0208 004 9400 📧 enquiries@awesometravelholidays.com Prices are per person and based on 2 adults sharing. Prices correct at time of posting and based on the departure date shown. Alternative dates, durations, and airports available. Subject to availability. T&Cs apply. #FlavoursOfFrenchCanada #LuxuryTravel #FoodAndWineTravel #SelfDriveHoliday #CanadaHolidays #TravelMadeEasy #AwesomeTravelHolidays #AwesomeTravelExperiences
✨ 𝐅𝐥𝐚𝐯𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐅 ✨ 𝐅𝐥𝐚𝐯𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐡 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐝𝐚 ✨ Step into a world where European charm meets Canadian spirit. 🇨🇦💫 Start your adventure in Montréal, where street art, café culture, and cobblestone streets blend effortlessly. Then slow the pace in the Eastern Townships — a land of vineyards, tranquil lakes, and picture-perfect villages straight out of a French fairytale. 🍷🏞️ Wander through the historic heart of Québec City, a UNESCO World Heritage gem with timeless architecture, chic cafés, and sweeping views over the St. Lawrence River. 🏰☕ Finish your journey in Charlevoix, Québec’s Flavour Trail, where gourmet artistry shines in every bite — from artisan cheeses to crisp ciders and craft beers. 🧀🍎🍺 French Canada is a feast for the senses — and every stop tells its own delicious story. ✨ Would you love to explore this enchanting region? Let’s make it happen! 🌎 Creating Awesome Travel Experiences 🌎 📞 0208 004 9400 📧 enquiries@awesometravelholidays.com #FlavoursOfFrenchCanada #ExploreCanada #VisitQuebec #DiscoverMontréal #QuébecCity #EasternTownships #CharlevoixRegion #LuxuryTravel #FoodAndWineTravel #CulturalTravel #CanadianAdventure #Wanderlust #TravelInspiration #TravelCouples #AwesomeTravelHolidays #AwesomeTravelExperiences
🌸 𝑺𝒑𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒊𝒏 𝑻𝒊𝒎𝒊𝒔̦𝒐𝒂𝒓𝒂, 𝑹𝒐𝒎𝒂𝒏𝒊𝒂 🌸 Step into spring with a European escape that’s full of charm, colour, and culture. 𝑻𝒊𝒎𝒊𝒔̦𝒐𝒂𝒓𝒂 is a hidden gem where romantic squares, leafy parks, and riverside cafés create the perfect setting for couples seeking something different. Stay at the elegant 𝑯𝒐𝒕𝒆𝒍 𝑺𝒂𝒗𝒐𝒚, a stylish boutique property blending classic architecture with modern comfort. Ideally located close to the 𝑩𝒆𝒈𝒂 𝑹𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒓 and just a short walk from 𝑼𝒏𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑺𝒒𝒖𝒂𝒓𝒆, the hotel offers spacious rooms, warm hospitality, and a peaceful atmosphere — perfect for unwinding after a day of exploring. ✈️ 𝑫𝒆𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆: London Luton Airport – 16 April 2026 🏨 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒚: 3 nights at Hotel Savoy, double/twin room, bed & breakfast 💼 𝑳𝒖𝒈𝒈𝒂𝒈𝒆: Hand luggage only 💷 𝑷𝒓𝒊𝒄𝒆: £545 per person sharing Perfect for couples who love 𝒄𝒖𝒍𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆, 𝒇𝒐𝒐𝒅, 𝒘𝒊𝒏𝒆, and discovering 𝒔𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒘𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝒕𝒓𝒖𝒍𝒚 𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒒𝒖𝒆. 🌍 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐰𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 🌍
🌸 𝐒𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐬̦𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐚, 𝐑𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐚 🇷🇴 As the flowers bloom, 𝑻𝒊𝒎𝒊𝒔̦𝒐𝒂𝒓𝒂 bursts into colour and life. The city’s parks and squares come alive with tulips, street music, and open-air cafés. Wander through 𝑼𝒏𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑺𝒒𝒖𝒂𝒓𝒆 and 𝑽𝒊𝒄𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒚 𝑺𝒒𝒖𝒂𝒓𝒆, soak in the atmosphere, and enjoy a riverside glass of Romanian rosé as the sun sets over the 𝑩𝒆𝒈𝒂 𝑹𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒓. It’s one of the most romantic times to explore this European gem. 🌍 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐰𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 🌍 #Romania #Timisoara #SpringCityBreaks #CouplesTravel #CultureHolidays #RomanticHolidays #EuropeCityBreaks
⛪ 𝑻𝒊𝒎𝒊𝒔̦𝒐𝒂𝒓𝒂 – 𝑬𝒖𝒓𝒐𝒑𝒆’𝒔 𝑪𝒐𝒍𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒇𝒖𝒍 𝑯𝒊𝒅𝒅𝒆𝒏 𝑮𝒆𝒎 🌸 Nestled in western Romania, 𝑻𝒊𝒎𝒊𝒔̦𝒐𝒂𝒓𝒂 is a city that beautifully blends history, charm, and modern creativity — quickly becoming one of Europe’s most captivating city break destinations. Known as ‘Little Vienna’, this walkable riverside city is bursting with elegant architecture, pastel squares, leafy parks, and a relaxed café culture. Stroll hand-in-hand through 𝑼𝒏𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑺𝒒𝒖𝒂𝒓𝒆, admire baroque buildings, or enjoy a romantic boat ride on the 𝑩𝒆𝒈𝒂 𝑹𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒓. 🍷 𝑭𝒐𝒐𝒅 & 𝑾𝒊𝒏𝒆 From charming wine bars to authentic Romanian restaurants, Timișoara delights the senses with sarmale (stuffed cabbage rolls), fine local wines, and a warm, welcoming culinary scene. 🎭 𝑪𝒖𝒍𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆 & 𝑯𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒚 As a 2023 𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞, Timișoara shines with art festivals, galleries, and live performances year-round. Its mix of Austro-Hungarian, Ottoman, and Romanian heritage tells a fascinating story at every turn. 🌸 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑽𝒊𝒃𝒆 Laid-back, artistic, and effortlessly romantic — perfect for couples seeking somewhere unique without the crowds. ✈️ With convenient flights from the UK and a growing reputation as one of Europe’s most underrated city breaks, Timișoara is ready to surprise and delight. 🌍 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐰𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐎𝐦𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 🌍 #Romania #Timisoara #EuropeCityBreaks #CultureHolidays #RomanticHolidays #CouplesTravel #HiddenGems #ExploreEurope #CityBreakInspiration #AwesomeTravelHolidays
🎄🇷🇴 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡 🎄🇷🇴 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐬̦𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐚 🎁 Looking for a festive European escape full of 𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒎, 𝒓𝒐𝒎𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆, and 𝒄𝒖𝒍𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆? Then 𝑻𝒊𝒎𝒊𝒔̦𝒐𝒂𝒓𝒂 - Romania’s ‘Little Vienna’ - is the perfect choice for a cosy winter getaway. You will be staying at the 𝑨𝒕𝒍𝒂𝒔 𝑯𝒐𝒕𝒆𝒍, which is perfectly located in the heart of Timișoara, just a short stroll from the vibrant Old Town and the charming Union Square. Its central position makes it easy to explore riverside cafés, historic landmarks, and boutique shops, all within walking distance. Wander through twinkling Christmas markets, enjoy riverside walks, and soak up the warmth of cafés serving rich hot chocolate and local pastries. ✨ 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐬̦𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐚 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐬: 📅 27 Nov 2025 – 30 Nov 2025 ✈️ Flights from London Luton Airport 🏨 3 Nights at 𝑨𝒕𝒍𝒂𝒔 𝑯𝒐𝒕𝒆𝒍, 𝑻𝒊𝒎𝒊𝒔̦𝒐𝒂𝒓𝒂 🛏️ Double or Twin Room 🍽️ Bed & Breakfast 💼 Hand luggage only 📩 𝐓𝐨 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐀𝐰𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐬̦𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐚 𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐞: 💰 From £425 per person (based on 2 sharing) ✉️ enquiries@awesometravelholidays.com ☎️ 0208 004 9400 🌍 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐰𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 🌍 Prices are per person and based on 2 adults sharing. Prices correct at time of posting and based on the departure date shown. Alternative dates, durations, and airports available. Subject to availability. T&Cs apply. #Romania #Timisoara #EuropeCityBreaks #WinterGetaway #ChristmasMarkets #CouplesTravel #RomanticHolidays #AwesomeTravelHolidays #ExploreEurope
🎄 Winter in Timișoara, Romania Winter in 𝑻𝒊𝒎𝒊𝒔̦𝒐𝒂𝒓𝒂 is simply magical. The city sparkles with festive lights, Christmas markets fill the squares, and the scent of mulled wine drifts through the crisp evening air. Couples can cosy up in boutique hotels, sip hot chocolate in the Old Town, and enjoy the romantic glow of 𝑽𝒊𝒄𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒚 𝑺𝒒𝒖𝒂𝒓𝒆 beneath twinkling lights. If you love European Christmas charm without the crowds, this is your perfect winter city escape. 🌍 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐰𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 🌍 #Romania #Timisoara #WinterCityBreaks #ChristmasMarkets #RomanticHolidays #CouplesTravel #EuropeCityBreaks
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