Thank you to those of you who attended our Cruise and Maritime evening last night. We hope you found the presentations informative. If we can help with your cruise enquiries, please get in touch!
In this issue:
Lisa's back from maternity!
Winter warmers and festive getaways
Thomas Cook increases flights from Bristol
Our tips, advice and special offers for a trip to Japan
Why time off work can make you live longer!
Guest blog from Cruise & Maritime
Best wishes
Your Global Travel team
Welcome back Lisa!
We're pleased to tell you that Lisa is back to work after six months off on maternity leave with her second beautiful daughter.
Lisa is looking forward to seeing you all and catching up on your holiday experiences, so do pop by and say hello.
Lisa will be based in Winscombe on Wednesdays and Clevedon on Saturdays with additional hours on select Mondays and Fridays. If you would like to secure an appointment with her you can do so via our online enquiry form or by email
Twinkle Twinkle Little Star...
As Lisa returns it's time to wish Abby all the best as she heads off on maternity later this month. We look forward to hearing the news of another mini jet-setter landing safely. Estimated Time of Arrival: Early October 2018.
EIGHT more travel deals just for you! Christmas getaways, ski breaks, winter sun and new year trips. Subject to availability. Terms & Conditions apply
Skiing for Christmas
Bulgaria
22nd December 2018
Departs Bristol
7 Nights
Half Board
Just £473 per person
We've recently had a training session on visiting Japan. Here's some of our newfound knowledge.
Della's take on Japan...
Japan offers diversity and this beautiful country gives you this in abundance... Cities, Temples, Mount Fuji, stunning gardens and even fabulous beaches, to name a few.
Geoff highly recommends...
A 2 night stay in typical Japanese accommodation "Ryokan" and offers reassurance that the cost of living is not as expensive as you may think. Roughly 90p for a bottle of water, a noodle meal for £5-£6 and a cappuccino around £2.50
Kerry talks tipping, toilets and twinning... - Tipping in Japan is not customary but respect and politeness is expected at all times. Do not be offended if your tip is refused! - Most toilets in Japan have a built in bidet system for spraying your behind, these are known as washlets. They also play music, bird songs and have neon coloured changing lights! - Hakuba, in the Japanese Alps is the country's foremost ski and snowboard resort with over 150 km of slopes. Kerry suggests this makes Japan a fab choice for a twin centre holiday, mixing culture and action.
Laura's top tip...
I would incorporate a trip to see the native snow monkey (macaque) and relax in the hot springs! If you're lucky you might see a monkey bathe too!
From traditional Kyoto to the modern and futuristic Tokyo.
Spend 17 days seeing highlights of Japan including; Mount Fuji, Kinkakuji Temple, Osaka Castle, Snow Monkeys, Japanese Alps, Sumo Wrestling, Zen Gardens and much more.
On the subject of Japan, we thought you might like to know that Bristol Museum & Art Gallery will soon be hosting a collection of 500 Japanese prints.
Masters of Japanese Prints: Hokusai and Hiroshige landscapes is a free exhibition running from 22nd September 2018 - 6th January 2019. Find out more
The exhibition just happens to be sponsored by InsideJapan, the same company that kindly delivered our recent training. If you want to find out more or book an InsideJapan tour, get in touch!
In time for Easter 2019, Thomas Cook Airlines is adding 10 extra flights a week from Bristol Airport between 3rd April 2019 and the end of the month.
Nigel Scott, Business Development Director at Bristol Airport said: “The increased capacity for next year provides even more choice for passengers when using their local airport to travel to a variety of exciting holiday destinations."
Over 12,000 seats will be added to destinations including Turkey, Tunisia, Egypt, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote and Majorca. Thomas Cook Airlines flies to 25 sun and beach destinations from Bristol.
Tickets are now on sale. Contact us for a quote and hop to Europe for some spring sunshine.
On 29th August it was reported in national news that taking time off work can help you live longer. A long running study from scientists at the University of Helsinki rreported that those that take less than three weeks holiday a year are more stressed, eat poorly and sleep less. Research also suggests that only 3/4 of us actually use up all of our annual leave entitlement... really?!
An interview on TV also stated that holidays are not a luxury but a necessity and it was suggested that doctors should prescribe holidays... now that we do agree!
