St Lucia and beyond No images? Click here February News Welcome to our latest newsletter and we hope you are all contuniung to keep safe and well. Did you catch BBC2's Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond the Lobby last week, featuring the beautiful Jade Mountain in St Lucia? If you missed it, we'd highly recommend it on catch-up as it was the perfect armchair escapism! Jade Mountain is a luxury resort renowned for its sensational views of the Pitons from each of the hotel's suites - all of which have only 3 walls. The 4th wall is missing to allow for breath-taking views over the ocean and the magestic Pitons - you really have to watch it to understand how superb it is. Claire and I had goosebumps and big smiles on our faces just watching the friendly St Lucian staff, the care & attention surrounding the cuisine, the crystal clear sea, the wonderful views and every other detail that goes into making sure each guests' stay is truly memorable. Watching this episode reconfirmed our love for luxury travel and like the team at Jade Mountain, we make sure your experience with us is one that makes a difference. We'll suggest the most suitable hotels, resorts or private villas based on your past holidays and our own personal experience. We have close relationships with hotel owners & managers across the world and particularly in the Caribbean. Claire worked for many of the top hotels across 9 different Caribbean islands prior to joining the family business. All of these hotels are small, boutique & family owned. They are all looking forward to welcoming guests back and Thames Travel clients are always treated with extra special care. With the clear success of the vaccine roll out, we're receiving more and more enquiries for this summer as well as the October half term, Christmas and into 2022. We've secured clients to the Caribbean, the Maldives and Mauritius for this Christmas and we're working on ski holidays for next Easter too. We've also confirmed closer to home bookings in The Isles of Scilly, Scotland and Cornwall. These new holidays have been booked with very flexible booking terms and are fully ABTA and ATOL protected. Whenever the time is right for you, we're here and ready to help. Trust us to help you make the whole process effortless and to get it just right for you. We'll keep you up to date with the ever changing travel requirements and one thing to check right now is the validity of your passports – you'll need 6 months from the date of return to go pretty much anywhere from now on. We can't wait to get back to the office and we look forward to seeing so many familiar faces passing by and popping in to see us. We hope you enjoy our selection of offers and travel inspiration below. Keep safe and well! Christian & Claire JADE MOUNTAIN - St Lucia Ultra Luxurious Retreat Perched high on Morne Chastanet with magnificent panoramic views of the Pitons and the Caribbean Sea, this fabulous resort is one of Saint Lucia’s most exclusive retreats and a favourite with honeymooners. Jade Mountain was designed and built by its architect owner, Nick Troubetzkoy, and the result is simply stunning. Individual bridges lead to the superb open-walled suites where you’ll feel you are on top of the world and at one with your breathtakingly-beautiful natural surroundings Prices from £3,939 per person including B&B and return flights. For stays June to October 2021. Click here to learn more BEQUIA BEACH HOTEL - Bequia Island paradise in Bequia Set in one of the most stunning locations in the Grenadines, Bequia Beach Hotel exudes luxury, elegance and charm. Surrounded by tropical gardens full of mango, papaya and almond trees, the resort overlooks friendship beach, the premier location on Bequia. It’s the perfect setting for an unforgettable tropical holiday. Prices from £1,599 per person including 7 nights accommodation, B&B and return flights. For stays June to October 2021. Click here to learn more. PORTO SANI - Halkidiki, Greece Chic all-suite & family friendly A supreme renovation of Porto Sani took place in 2020, with new restaurants, a new spa and high-end upgrades in services. Introducing 98 completely refurbished, luxury suites, each fully tailored to babies, children and their parents. The new Porto Sani promises a completely personalized holiday, perfectly catering to the needs of young families. Prices from £1,179 per person including 7 nights accommodation, B&B and return flights. For stays June to October 2021. Click here to learn more. IKOS ANDALUCIA - Spain New kid on the block Ikos Resorts’ first all-inclusive foray outside of Greece takes on the Iberian Peninsula and is set to open this spring. Ikos Andalucia is sandwiched between an exclusive golden sand beach and 21 acres of landscaped gardens. This spacious newcomer is set to become a family favourite, taking the stress off parents with adults-only spaces and elevated little touches like beach childcare and entertaining the tiny travellers without letting them run riot at the family pool. Prices from £1,325 per person including 7 nights accommodation, B&B and return flights. For stays June to October 2021. Click here to learn more. OZEN RESERVE BOLIFUSHI - The Maldives Slide into Island Life in The Maldives! New for 2021 is the beautiful OZEN Reserve Bolifushi, an eye-catching island resort that combines supermodel good looks with a coquettish sense of fun. There’s a boutique feel to the resort, with just 90 sumptuous suites, villas and private reserves, all with their own pool, daybeds and direct access to either the beach or the lagoon. The interiors blend Maldivian vernacular with contemporary forms and textures; eye-catching features like the traditional wooden swings and L-shaped lap pools seem tailor-made for your Instagram feed. Prices from £6,599 per person including flights, transfers and accommodation. Click here to learn more. FOUR SEASONS BY ANAHITA - Mauritius Mauritius living Spacious villas at Four Seasons by Anahita feature private plunge pools and luxurious bathrooms complete with alfresco shower opportunities. Larger families and multi-generational holidaymakers will appreciate the extremely spacious two to five bedroom Residence Villas, all of which feature private swimming pools and gardens. For those seeking extra privacy, the villas nestled in the mangroves will meet the most exacting requirements, while ocean and Beach Villas offer immediate access to the warm turquoise waters of the lagoon or white sands. Prices from £2,790 per person including flights, transfers and accommodation. Click here to learn more. THE JACOBITE STEAM TRAIN - Scotland The Hogwarts Express! Described as the greatest railway journey in the world, this 84 mile round trip takes you past a list of impressive extremes. Starting near the highest mountain in Britain, Ben Nevis, it visits Britain's most westerly mainland railway station, Arisaig; passes close by the deepest freshwater loch in Britain, Loch Morar and the shortest river in Britain, River Morar, finally arriving next to the deepest seawater loch in Europe, Loch Nevis. However, others may recognise the train from the various Harry Potter films! Contact us for prices ISLES OF SCILLY - UK England's Enchanting Archipelgo Outstandingly beautiful, uncrowded and unspoilt. The Isles of Scilly lie just off the coast of Cornwall but are a world apart in every way. A natural wonder, like a cluster of precious ocean jewels, where nature thrives and the soul is inspired. Everything looks and feels quite different on Scilly - simpler, kinder, more innocent. Life moves at an easier pace. So with the space and freedom to do everything, or nothing - our enchanting archipelago guarantees a magical, unforgettable experience. Sounds bliss to us! Prices from £924 per night based on B&B. Click here to learn more Leave us a 5 star review Top Class Service! This brilliant family business have provided me with top class serivce! Their office in East Twickenham is bright, modern and staffed by extremely knowledgeable, friendly, helpful staff including the owner Christian Green.Would highly recommend this travel company to arrange any holiday for you as soon as we are able to travel. 5 Stars |