Below you’ll find a mix of travel ideas, offers, useful information and inspiration that has appeared on my Facebook page. From beach holidays and city breaks to touring holidays, cruises and more unusual ideas, it’s a good place to browse if you’re not quite sure where your next trip might take you.
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🌈 WHAT IF COLOUR COULD TELL YOU THE STORY OF A PLACE?
A painted house, a golden river, an autumn leaf or a ceremonial mask. Four very different images, but each reveals something about the place it comes from.
Across the world, colour can reflect centuries of tradition, the extraordinary workings of nature or even a nation's hopes for its future.
🎨 In Burano, in the Venetian Lagoon, brightly painted houses line the canals, their reflections creating a patchwork of colour across the water. The island has a long fishing tradition and is also celebrated for its lacemaking, a craft passed down through generations.
💛 In Brazil's Minas Gerais, the waterways around Ibitipoca can take on remarkable shades of amber and gold. Naturally occurring organic compounds from surrounding vegetation help give the water its distinctive colouring, creating a glorious contrast with the green landscape.
🍂 At the University of Cape Town in South Africa, a bust of Nelson Mandela stands surrounded by autumn foliage, a fitting image for a country whose colours carry a meaning far beyond its landscapes.
The expression 'Rainbow Nation', associated with Archbishop Desmond Tutu and embraced by Mandela, represented the hope of a country united in its diversity, where people of different backgrounds could live together with equal rights and dignity.
It remains an aspiration as well as a legacy, and a reminder that some of the world's most important colours are symbolic.
🎭 In Nepal, colour is woven into religious ceremonies and cultural celebrations. Elaborately decorated masks, costumes and performances are part of traditions that have been preserved for generations, particularly among the Newar communities of the Kathmandu Valley.
Four corners of the world, four very different expressions of colour.
Perhaps that's one of the greatest pleasures of travelling. You discover that even something as familiar as colour can tell a completely different story wherever you go.
#ColoursOfTheWorld #TravelInspiration #CulturalTravel #TravelLynStyle
🩷 Did you know that Australia has naturally pink lakes?
📍 This is Pink Lake near Dimboola, in the Australian state of Victoria, close to Little Desert National Park.
Its unusual colour comes from salt-loving microorganisms, including algae, that produce reddish pigments in highly saline conditions. When these pigments become concentrated, the water can take on shades ranging from pale pink to deep rose.
🦠 One of the organisms associated with pink salt lakes is Dunaliella salina, a microscopic alga that produces beta-carotene, the same pigment responsible for the orange colour of carrots!
🌸 The interesting thing is that Pink Lake isn't always pink. Its appearance changes with rainfall, water levels, salt concentration and the time of year. On some days, visitors may find a vivid pink landscape; on others, the colour can be much less noticeable.
Australia has several naturally pink lakes, including Lake Hillier in Western Australia and Lake Bumbunga in South Australia, but Dimboola's Pink Lake is one of the more accessible examples, situated beside the Western Highway.
It's another reminder that nature has a colour palette all of its own!
#PinkLake #VisitAustralia #TravelFacts #TravelLynStyle
MOROCCO: A JOURNEY THROUGH COLOUR
Have you ever wondered why an entire town in Morocco is painted blue?
Tucked into the Rif Mountains, Chefchaouen is famous for its blue-washed houses, narrow stairways and winding streets. Several theories explain the tradition, from religious symbolism to the practical benefits of limewash.
Chefchaouen is just one of the highlights of this 7-night escorted journey through Morocco, where every city has its own character, history and colours.
🏛️ Begin in Casablanca, home to the Hassan II Mosque overlooking the Atlantic, before travelling through the imperial city of Meknes to Fes. Here, you'll explore the ancient medina, discover traditional crafts and visit the famous tanneries, where leather is still dyed in stone vats using techniques passed down through generations.
🐴 In Fes, there's also an unusual visit to the American Fondouk, a veterinary charity that has cared for the city's working animals for almost a century.
💙 Continue to Chefchaouen, where you'll explore the historic Kasbah and have time to wander through those incredible blue streets.
🏰 Morocco's capital, Rabat, introduces another chapter of the country's history, with visits to the Hassan Tower and the Mausoleum of Mohammed V.
🌺 Finally, spend two nights in Marrakesh, the Red City, where terracotta walls, colourful souks and the famous Jemaa el-Fnaa square await. There's time to explore independently, with optional excursions to the Majorelle Gardens or the Ourika Valley in the Atlas Mountains.
✈️ YOUR MOROCCO ESCORTED TOUR
📅 1st–8th May 2027 | 7 nights
✈️ Flights from London Gatwick, with 23kg checked baggage.
🏨 7 nights' accommodation in five hotels, with daily breakfast and two dinners included.
🚌 Deluxe coach transport throughout, escorted sightseeing and guided visits to the principal attractions.
👥 Maximum group size of 48 travellers.
💷 £2,598 total for two adults sharing (£1,299 per person), including an estimated £20 in compulsory local city taxes.
Deposit: £550 per person.
Single supplement: from £399.
Prices are subject to availability and reconfirmation at the time of booking. Compulsory local city taxes are payable in Morocco; their sterling equivalent may vary with exchange rates.
Sold by Travel Lyn Style.
Package organised by Travelpack Ltd – ATOL 2866.
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🌈 If your next holiday had a colour, what would it be?
Lyon has been exploring some of the world's most colourful corners, and now he has a question for you! 🦁
💙 BLUE – Lose yourself in the blue-painted streets of Chefchaouen, Morocco, where every winding alley reveals another shade of blue.
💚 GREEN – Venture deep into the Amazon rainforest, where the jungle comes alive with the sounds of tropical birds and wildlife.
❤️ RED – Discover Peru's Rainbow Mountain, where layers of mineral-rich rock have created one of the Andes' most extraordinary landscapes.
🌷 RAINBOW – Wander through the Netherlands' tulip fields in spring, when millions of flowers transform the countryside into ribbons of colour.
Four destinations. Four completely different experiences.
Which colour would YOUR holiday be?
Vote with your favourite emoji in the comments! 👇
#ColourfulTravel #TravelInspiration #TravelPoll #TravelLynStyle
🌈 THE WORLD IS FULL OF COLOUR. ARE YOU SEEING THE WHOLE PICTURE?
From the turquoise lagoons of the Maldives to the red dunes of Namibia, the colourful streets of Cartagena and the brilliant greens of the Amazon rainforest, our planet certainly knows how to put on a show!
It's hardly surprising that a single photograph can have us dreaming of our next holiday.
But here's something worth remembering. The photographs that inspire us to travel rarely tell the whole story.
That deserted tropical beach might be photographed during the rainy season. The famous viewpoint could involve a three-hour hike, and those wonderfully colourful streets might be far more interesting with a local guide who knows the stories behind them.
This is why choosing a holiday shouldn't begin and end with a beautiful picture. A little destination knowledge, careful timing and an understanding of what you actually enjoy can make an enormous difference to your experience.
Over the next fortnight, we're going to explore the world through colour, with some extraordinary destinations, fascinating traditions and perhaps a few surprises along the way!
🎨 What colourful corner of the world is on your wish list?
#ColourfulDestinations #TravelPlanning #TailorMadeTravel #TravelLynStyle
The joy of travelling is that no two people experience a destination in exactly the same way. 🦁✈️
Some travellers love the unexpected, while others prefer to know exactly what awaits them. Some want adventure from morning until night, while others are perfectly happy spending an afternoon doing absolutely nothing.
Neither approach is right or wrong. What matters is finding the experience that suits you.
That’s where personal travel planning makes a difference. Taking the time to listen, asking the right questions and paying attention to the details can help turn a good holiday idea into one that genuinely suits your interests, preferences and expectations.
Should the unexpected happen, it’s reassuring to have someone you can turn to.
Whether you’re dreaming of a safari, a mountain escape, a cultural adventure or a week beside the pool, Travel Lyn Style can help you explore the possibilities.
#TailorMadeTravel #PersonalTravelPlanning #TravelYourWay #TravelLynStyle
THE VALUE OF LOCAL KNOWLEDGE
There's a lot more to discovering a country than ticking off its famous sights. Sometimes it's the places you wouldn't have thought to visit, or the experiences you didn't even know existed, that stay with you longest.
🏛️ Exploring ancient ruins is fascinating, but having an archaeologist or specialist guide explain what you're looking at can give you a completely different understanding of the people who lived there centuries ago.
⛵ A little fishing harbour in Crete, colourful boats bobbing in clear water and a waterfront taverna serving the catch of the day. Sometimes the pleasure is simply finding somewhere to sit and watch local life unfold.
🍷 In northern Tenerife, there's a wonderful tradition of guachinches, informal establishments where local wine is served with home-cooked Canarian dishes. Some began as little more than a space in a family's garage or outbuilding, opened to sell their own wine. Not somewhere you'd necessarily stumble across on a conventional resort holiday!
🌅 Then there's the Taj Mahal. Most visitors know the famous view from its gardens, but watching the sun go down over Agra from a rooftop terrace offers a very different perspective.
These are just four examples of why local knowledge matters.
A good destination specialist knows the practicalities, the people and the places that don't always feature in holiday brochures. It's that first-hand expertise that helps Travel Lyn Style put together holidays with a little more depth and individuality.
Which of these four experiences would you most like to try?
#AuthenticTravel #TravelInspiration #TailorMadeTravel #TravelLynStyle
🦓 Did you know that zebras and wildebeest make surprisingly good travelling companions?
Every year, hundreds of thousands of zebras and over a million wildebeest move across the Serengeti and Maasai Mara in search of fresh grazing and water.
You might think they're simply following the same route, but these unlikely travelling companions have worked out an arrangement that benefits both.
Zebras eat the longer, tougher grasses, leaving the shorter, more nutritious shoots that wildebeest prefer. They're also good at spotting danger, and wildebeest have learnt to pay attention to their alarm calls.
Wildebeest, meanwhile, are adept at tracking fresh grazing after rainfall, helping to keep the herds moving towards greener pastures.
The river crossings add another dimension to this unusual partnership. According to an old safari tale, zebras prefer to let the wildebeest enter the crocodile-infested waters first, presumably hoping the crocodiles will have eaten their fill by the time they follow. Whether there's any truth to this is debatable, but it does suggest that the zebras have mastered the art of delegating the dangerous jobs!
In reality, both species face the same dangers, and the crocodiles aren't known for turning down a second helping.
Two species, different strengths and a shared journey. Even in the animal kingdom, the right travelling partner can make all the difference.
Just make sure yours isn't volunteering you to test the river first! 😉
#GreatMigration #AfricanWildlife #SafariAdventures #TravelLynStyle
✈️ USA TRAVEL UPDATE: NEW REQUIREMENT FROM 3RD NOVEMBER 2026
If you're travelling to the United States in the coming weeks, there's a new requirement you need to know about, even if you're only changing planes at a US airport.
The US authorities have introduced an additional health declaration in response to the ongoing Ebola outbreak in parts of Africa.
From 11.59pm US Eastern Time on 3rd November (4.59am UK time on 4th November), all passengers boarding international flights to the USA must confirm that they have not been in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) during the previous 21 days.
🛂 WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR YOU?
✅ The declaration applies to all passengers, regardless of nationality or where their journey begins, including those transiting through the USA.
✅ You must complete the declaration even if you've never visited the DRC.
✅ Your airline will arrange for the declaration to be completed, either electronically or on paper. Check with your airline before travelling.
✅ For passengers under 18, a parent, guardian or other authorised person must complete and sign the declaration.
⚠️ IMPORTANT: Passengers who do not complete the declaration will be refused boarding. Those who have been in the DRC during the preceding 21 days are subject to additional restrictions, and separate restrictions also apply to certain travellers who have recently visited Uganda or South Sudan.
The measure has been introduced as a public health precaution, and the CDC considers the overall risk to travellers and the American public to be low.
You can read the official guidance here:
www.cdc.gov/port-health/legal-authorities/attestation-order.html
It's another reminder that entry requirements can change between booking your holiday and arriving at the airport.
A little preparation before departure can save a great deal of inconvenience at check-in.
#USATravel #TravelAdvice #TravelRequirements #TravelLynStyle
✈️ A GREAT HOLIDAY IS ONLY AS GOOD AS THE PEOPLE BEHIND IT.
You can choose the perfect hotel, find convenient flights and plan an itinerary down to the last detail. But if the people responsible for delivering those arrangements aren't up to the job, even the best-laid plans can unravel.
That's why choosing the right suppliers matters just as much as choosing the right destination.
No travel advisor can be everywhere or know every destination inside out. Research, personal experience and hotel visits are valuable, but there's no substitute for the knowledge of people who live and work locally and that's where a good Destination Management Company (DMC) comes in. With established local contacts, experienced guides and first-hand knowledge, a DMC can recommend experiences you won't necessarily find online, plan realistic itineraries and respond when arrangements need to change.
Whether you're exploring India's Golden Triangle or discovering the archaeological treasures of Greece, having the right people on the ground can transform your holiday.
Of course, finding a DMC is one thing. Knowing which ones to trust is another.
Tomorrow, World Travel Market opens in London, bringing together destination specialists, tour operators and local suppliers from around the world. For Travel Lyn Style, it's two days of meetings with established contacts and potential new partners, an opportunity to ask questions, evaluate their services and discover what they can offer you.
The aim is simple: to bring together the right expertise, local knowledge and reliable partners to create a holiday that works for you. You don't need to know someone in every country you want to visit. You just need a travel advisor who knows where to find them.
#TailorMadeTravel #TravelExpertise #WTMLondon #TravelLynStyle
✨ MONTRÉAL EN LUMIÈRE - A CANADIAN WINTER ESCAPE
Montréal knows how to celebrate winter! From 18th to 28th February 2027, Montréal en Lumière brings illuminated installations, music, gastronomy and cultural events to the heart of this French-speaking Canadian city.
🌙 You'll be there for Nuit Blanche on Saturday 27th February, when museums, galleries and cultural venues join the celebrations, with events continuing late into the night.
There's plenty to explore beyond the festival. Wander through the cobbled streets of Old Montréal, admire the magnificent Notre-Dame Basilica, enjoy panoramic views from Mount Royal and discover a city renowned for its food. Don't leave without trying the poutine!
🏨 Your hotel is ideally located in downtown Montréal, within walking distance of the festival. It's also where John Lennon and Yoko Ono recorded Give Peace a Chance in 1969!
✈️ YOUR CANADIAN WINTER ESCAPE
📅 Depart 24th February 2027, return flight 2nd March, arriving in London 3rd March
✈️ Direct return flights from London Heathrow with 23kg checked baggage
🚘 Private return airport transfers
🏨 6 nights at the 5* Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth, Fairmont King double room
☕ Daily breakfast included
💷 £3,300 total for 2 adults sharing (£1,650 per person)
No additional compulsory local hotel taxes. Canadian eTA required for eligible travellers, with the application fee payable separately. Free festival activities can be enjoyed independently; paid events are not included.
Prices and availability are subject to confirmation at booking.
❄️ Montréal doesn't hide from winter. It celebrates it! Fancy joining the festivities?
📩 Contact Travel Lyn Style to discuss your Canadian escape.
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Package organised by Merlin Travel Group Ltd – ATOL 11770.
#MontrealEnLumiere #VisitMontreal #CanadaHolidays #TravelLynStyle
⛷️🦁 Lyon has decided to try his paws at skiing in Canada!
Armed with his skis, scarf and a healthy dose of enthusiasm, he's off to conquer the slopes. What could possibly go wrong?
Canada is a wonderful destination for a winter holiday, whether you're an experienced skier, a complete beginner or simply prefer admiring the snowy scenery from the comfort of a mountain lodge.
As Lyon demonstrates so enthusiastically, you don't have to be an Olympic champion to enjoy a little winter adventure!
❄️ Wherever your next adventure takes you, Travel Lyn Style can help find the right holiday and take care of all the arrangements.
#SkiCanada #WinterHolidays #CanadianAdventures #TravelLynStyle
CANADA BEYOND THE USUAL TOURIST TRAIL!
When you think of Canada, you probably picture the Rocky Mountains, turquoise lakes and spectacular railway journeys. But what about polar bears, gold rush towns, giant lobsters and dinosaurs?
Here are four places that deserve a little more attention!
🐻❄️ MANITOBA: POLAR BEARS IN CHURCHILL
On the shores of Hudson Bay, Churchill is known as the Polar Bear Capital of the World. Every autumn, polar bears gather along the coast, waiting for the sea ice to form. You can observe them from specially designed tundra vehicles, while summer brings thousands of beluga whales to the Churchill River estuary.
🥇 YUKON: THE KLONDIKE GOLD RUSH
The discovery of gold in 1896 brought thousands of prospectors to Canada's remote northwest. Today, Dawson City retains its frontier character, with colourful wooden buildings, historic saloons and boardwalks. You can even try your hand at panning for gold!
🦞 NEW BRUNSWICK: LOBSTERS, INCLUDING A GIANT ONE!
Shediac proudly calls itself the Lobster Capital of the World, complete with an enormous lobster sculpture measuring approximately 11 metres long!
Atlantic Canada takes lobster so seriously that McDonald's once sold a seasonal McLobster sandwich. Sadly, rising lobster prices eventually put an end to that particular delicacy!
🦕 ALBERTA: LAND OF THE DINOSAURS
Beyond the Rockies lies the extraordinary landscape of the Alberta Badlands. Dinosaur Provincial Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is one of the world's richest dinosaur fossil sites. Explore the ancient terrain on guided excursions or visit the Royal Tyrrell Museum in Drumheller to discover the creatures that once roamed here.
Canada is enormous, and these four destinations are only a small glimpse of what lies beyond the familiar tourist routes.
If you've been thinking about exploring Canada, perhaps it's time to look beyond the Rockies. Your journey could be every bit as unusual as you want it to be, and Travel Lyn Style can help you plan it.
#ExploreCanada #CanadaTravel #HiddenCanada #TravelLynStyle
🪙 Did you know? Loonies & toonies are everywhere in Canada!
No, we're not being rude about the local population! Those are nicknames for a couple of their coins.
In 1987, Canada introduced a new one-dollar coin to replace the dollar banknote. It featured a common loon, a waterbird often found on lakes throughout Canada, and it wasn't long before Canadians started calling their new dollar a 'loonie'.
When the two-dollar coin arrived in 1996, this time featuring a polar bear, the Canadians simply combined 'two' with 'loonie' and came up with 'toonie'. Why complicate things?
Both names became so firmly established that even the Royal Canadian Mint uses them today.
So, if you've ever returned from Canada with a handful of leftover change, it might be worth checking your collection. You too could have a few loonies and toonies lurking in a drawer!
#VisitCanada #ExploreCanada #CanadaTravel #TravelLynStyle
🚆 CROSS CANADA BY RAIL: TORONTO TO VANCOUVER
14 nights, two legendary trains, the Canadian Rockies and a journey of almost 4,500 kilometres across one of the world's largest countries!
Canada is a country made for exploring, but its sheer size can make planning a holiday quite a challenge. This adventure takes you from Toronto to Vancouver, combining three nights aboard The Canadian with two days of GoldLeaf luxury on the Rocky Mountaineer, and some remarkable experiences along the way.
Your journey begins with three nights in Toronto, where you'll have time to explore the city before heading to Niagara Falls. Feel the spray from the waterfalls, follow the Niagara Parkway to the historic town of Niagara-on-the-Lake and discover why this region is famous for its Ice Wine, produced from grapes that have frozen naturally on the vine.
🚆 On the fourth day, board VIA Rail's The Canadian for the journey west to Jasper. Over the next three nights, you'll travel through the forests and lakes of Ontario, across the enormous open spaces of Manitoba and Saskatchewan, and into Alberta. There's something rather special about watching the country change outside your window while someone else does the driving! Your accommodation is a traditional curtained sleeping berth, with onboard meals and shared washroom facilities.
🏔️ Arriving in Jasper, you'll have two nights to explore before setting off along the Icefields Parkway towards Banff. This 230-kilometre mountain road passes glaciers, waterfalls and some of the highest peaks in the Canadian Rockies. Your journey includes stops at Lake Louise and the Columbia Icefield, where you'll board an Ice Explorer to travel onto the glacier and venture out onto the Glacier Skywalk, a glass-floored walkway overlooking the Sunwapta Valley.
After two nights in Banff, it's time for a very different railway experience.
🚞 The Rocky Mountaineer's First Passage to the West follows the historic railway route that connected eastern and western Canada in the 1880s. Travelling in GoldLeaf Service, you'll enjoy panoramic views from the upper-level glass-domed carriage, with meals served downstairs as the train winds through the Rockies, crosses mountain passes and follows rivers towards British Columbia. An overnight stay in Kamloops breaks the journey before you continue to Vancouver.
🌸 Your final three nights are in Vancouver, with a full-day excursion to Victoria on Vancouver Island. The ferry crossing through the Gulf Islands is an experience in itself, and your visit includes the famous Butchart Gardens, created from a former limestone quarry and now home to more than 900 varieties of plants.
There's also time to explore Vancouver itself, perhaps walking or cycling around Stanley Park, visiting Granville Island's Public Market or enjoying the views across the harbour towards the North Shore Mountains.
📅 12th–26th September 2027
✈️ Return flights from London Heathrow, including 23kg checked baggage
🏨 3 nights in Toronto at Chelsea Hotel, room only
💦 Full-day Niagara Falls excursion, including Niagara-on-the-Lake and Ice Wine tasting. Boat trip optional.
🚆 3 nights aboard The Canadian from Toronto to Jasper, Sleeper Class curtained berths with meals included
🏨 2 nights in Jasper at Lobstick Lodge, room only
🏔️ Full-day Icefields Parkway tour to Banff, including Lake Louise, Ice Explorer, Glacier Skywalk and picnic lunch
🏨 2 nights in Banff at Elk + Avenue Hotel, room only
🚞 2 days aboard the Rocky Mountaineer in GoldLeaf Service, including meals and an overnight stay in Kamloops
🏨 3 nights in Vancouver at JW Marriott Parq, room only
⛴️ Full-day Victoria excursion, including ferry crossings and admission to Butchart Gardens
💷 £12,930 total for 2 adults sharing (£6,465 per person)
💳 Deposit £125 per person
📆 Book by 30th November 2026
The advertised price includes compulsory charges, including a small hotel charge payable locally. Price and availability are subject to change until booking.
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Package organised by Travelpack – ATOL 2866.
#CanadaByRail #RockyMountaineer #ExploreCanada #TravelLynStyle
🍁 CANADA: Which season would you choose?
When you think of Canada, what comes to mind? Snow-covered mountains? Maple leaves? Perhaps a moose or two?
Canada is a country worth discovering in every season, and Lyon has been exploring four very different possibilities! 🦁
🌸 Spring in Ottawa
Canada's capital is home to Parliament Hill, the Rideau Canal and some fascinating national museums, including the Canadian Museum of History just across the river in Gatineau. Come in May and you could also enjoy the Canadian Tulip Festival, when hundreds of thousands of tulips bring colour to the city.
🤠 Summer in Calgary
Cowboys in Canada? Absolutely! Every July, Calgary hosts the famous Stampede, a ten-day celebration of Western heritage with professional rodeo competitions, chuckwagon racing, agricultural exhibitions, concerts and entertainment. Known as The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth, it's a chance to experience a side of Canada that might surprise you!
🍁 Autumn in Vancouver
Few cities combine urban life and outdoor activities quite like Vancouver. Cycle the Stanley Park Seawall, explore Granville Island's Public Market, visit historic Gastown or take in the views from Grouse Mountain. In autumn, the changing colours of the trees add another dimension to a city surrounded by water and mountains.
❄️ Winter in Québec
Forget hibernating! Québec has more than 30,000 kilometres of snowmobile trails, winding through forests, across frozen landscapes and between small communities. Guided excursions offer the chance to discover a completely different side of winter, with plenty of opportunities to warm up afterwards in a traditional Québec inn.
Four seasons. Four very different Canadian experiences.
If you could choose just ONE, which would it be?
🌸 Spring in Ottawa?
🤠 Summer at the Calgary Stampede?
🍁 Autumn in Vancouver?
❄️ Winter snowmobiling in Québec?
#ExploreCanada #CanadaTravel #VisitCanada #TravelLynStyle
👻 DOES A GHOST NEED AN AIRLINE TICKET?
Once upon a time, many years ago, a rather unusual passenger travelled from Canada to France on a promotional visit. He was the resident ghost of the Château Frontenac, Québec City's famous landmark hotel, accompanying the marketing team from Canadian Pacific Hotels, who owned the property at the time.
Dressed as a historical gentleman entirely in shades of grey, he remained resolutely in character throughout the trip, refusing to acknowledge being anything other than a ghost. He was most likely portraying Louis de Buade, Comte de Frontenac, the 17th-century Governor of New France after whom the hotel was named.
His presence naturally raised an interesting question for this member of the airline’s sales team whilst accompanying the visit. Why on earth would a ghost need an airline ticket? Surely he could simply make his own way across the Atlantic without troubling an airline?
Apparently, travelling under one's own supernatural powers wasn't quite as straightforward as it sounded. His explanation involved the considerable distance, the time required to cross the ocean and, most importantly, his need for beauty sleep!
🏰 Overlooking the St Lawrence River and the historic streets of Old Québec, the Château Frontenac opened in 1893 and remains one of Canada's most recognisable landmarks. Its château-inspired architecture and long history have also provided fertile ground for tales of mysterious encounters and ghostly residents.
The hotel continues to embrace its supernatural reputation, although whether it still employs a resident ghost to entertain visitors remains something of a mystery.
Should the Comte de Frontenac ever be called upon to undertake another overseas promotional tour, let's hope a discreet and reliable travel agent has the privilege of arranging his flights.
Happy Halloween! 🎃
#ChateauFrontenac #QuebecCity #TravelStories #TravelLynStyle
🏔️❄️ SKI THE CANADIAN ROCKIES ⛷️
Imagine skiing beneath the towering peaks of the Canadian Rockies, surrounded by snow-covered forests, frozen lakes and some of the most spectacular mountain scenery in North America. Welcome to Banff, Alberta, where a skiing holiday offers a very different experience from the European Alps!
Located within Banff National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this mountain town is your base for exploring three ski areas: Banff Sunshine, Lake Louise and Mt Norquay. Each has its own character, from wide-open alpine slopes and challenging terrain to gentler runs for those who prefer to take their time.
Late March is still very much ski season in the Canadian Rockies. Thanks to the altitude and generally cold winter temperatures, skiing often continues well into spring, with longer daylight hours giving you more time to enjoy the mountain scenery.
After a day on the mountains, Banff's restaurants, cafés and shops are waiting to welcome you back! You might even spot some of the local wildlife, including elk, wandering around the town!
📅 Departure: Sunday 21st March 2027
🌙 7 nights in Banff
✈️ Return flights from London Heathrow to Calgary, including 23kg checked baggage per person
🏨 7 nights at the Banff Ptarmigan Inn, centrally located in Banff, on a room-only basis
🎿 5-day ski lift pass covering the Banff ski areas
⛷️ 5 days of ski, pole and boot hire, including helmet
🚐 Return shuttle transfers between Calgary Airport and Banff
💷 £4,598 total for two adults sharing, equivalent to £2,299 per person
💳 Deposit: £150 per person
Ski lessons are not included and can be arranged locally at an additional cost if required.
ℹ️ Price is based on two adults sharing and subject to availability and change until booking. The advertised package includes all compulsory charges known at the time of publication. Eligible British passport holders travelling to Canada by air require an approved electronic travel authorisation (eTA), which is not included.
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Package organised by Travel Solutions – ATOL 9078.
#SkiBanff #CanadianRockies #SkiCanada #TravelLynStyle
🦁 Lyon has discovered that packing for a holiday isn't quite as straightforward as he'd imagined! 🧳
He's tried being organised, he's tried travelling light, and he's tried squeezing in absolutely everything!
At least there's one part of the holiday he doesn't have to worry about. ✈️
#HolidayPacking #TravelHumour #HolidayPlanning #TravelLynStyle
🍷 A JOURNEY AROUND THE WORLD, ONE VINEYARD AT A TIME!
Wine has a wonderful way of telling the story of a place. Its geography, climate, history and traditions can all be reflected in a single glass. But some of the world's most interesting wine regions are worth exploring for much more than their vineyards.
Here are six destinations across six continents, each offering a very different travel experience.
🍇 YAMANASHI, JAPAN
Did you know that Japan produces its own wines? Yamanashi is the heart of Japanese winemaking, particularly known for its Koshu white wines. The vineyards around Katsunuma have been cultivated for centuries, and on a clear day, Mount Fuji provides the backdrop. It's a side of Japan that many visitors never discover.
🍇 DOURO VALLEY, PORTUGAL
Here, the landscape is the attraction. Generations of winegrowers have shaped the steep hillsides into terraces overlooking the Douro River. The region has been producing port for centuries, and one of the loveliest ways to explore it is by train, following the river through the vineyards and small villages.
🍇 STELLENBOSCH, SOUTH AFRICA
South Africa has its own signature grape variety, Pinotage, developed in Stellenbosch in 1925 by crossing Pinot Noir with Cinsault. The region is also known for its Cape Dutch architecture, historic wine estates and dramatic mountain scenery. All within easy reach of Cape Town.
🍇 NAPA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
In 1976, a blind tasting in Paris changed the international reputation of Californian wine when Napa Valley wines beat some of France's most prestigious names. Today, the region is home to hundreds of wineries, including Castello di Amorosa, a remarkable recreation of a medieval Tuscan castle, complete with towers, courtyards and a wine cellar.
🍇 MENDOZA, ARGENTINA
At the foot of the Andes, Mendoza's vineyards benefit from high altitude, abundant sunshine and irrigation water originating in the mountains. This is Malbec country, where some vineyards sit more than 1,000 metres above sea level. Imagine enjoying a long Argentine lunch with the Andes stretching across the horizon.
🍇 McLAREN VALE, AUSTRALIA
Australia certainly knows how to do things differently! Among the vineyards of McLaren Vale stands the d'Arenberg Cube, a five-storey building inspired by a Rubik's Cube. Inside you'll find wine tasting rooms, contemporary art and an exhibition devoted to the unusual. And with the beaches of the Fleurieu Peninsula nearby, you can combine wine country with the coast.
You don't even have to be interested in wine to appreciate the landscapes, history and experiences these regions offer.
Which one would you most like to discover?
#WineTourism #WineRegions #TravelInspiration #TravelLynStyle
Did you know that France has more time zones than any other country in the world?
🕰️ As the UK clocks go back on Sunday 25th October 2026 at 2:00 am, this is a time-related fact that sounds completely unbelievable!
Metropolitan France only uses one standard time zone, but the French Republic extends far beyond Europe. When its overseas departments and other territories are included, France spans 12 time zones, one more than the USA and Russia, which each have 11.
France’s time zones stretch from French Polynesia at UTC−10 to Wallis and Futuna at UTC+12. According to Guinness World Records, seasonal clock changes can even bring France’s total to 13 for part of the year.
These places do not all have the same constitutional status or degree of autonomy. However, they remain under French sovereignty, and the five overseas departments are as constitutionally French as departments in metropolitan France.
So yes, France really does hold the world record for the most time zones! 🕰️
#DidYouKnow #TravelFacts #France #TravelLynStyle
🌎 ECUADOR: FROM THE ANDES TO THE AMAZON AND GALÁPAGOS ISLANDS
Imagine exploring colonial cities surrounded by volcanoes, discovering the traditions of indigenous communities, venturing into the Amazon rainforest and coming face to face with giant tortoises in the Galápagos Islands. All in one extraordinary journey through Ecuador!
This 14-night adventure begins in Quito, Ecuador's capital and a UNESCO World Heritage city, where you'll explore its historic centre and visit the famous Middle of the World monument on the equator.
Travel into the Andean highlands to discover Otavalo's colourful artisan market, the sacred Peguche waterfall and the volcanic crater lake of Cuicocha. Along the way, you'll explore the cloud forests of Mindo, encounter remarkable birdlife and discover how Ecuador's celebrated cacao is transformed into chocolate.
The scenery changes dramatically as you head into the Amazon for two nights at La Casa del Suizo, on the banks of the Napo River. Guided rainforest walks, encounters with local indigenous communities and a traditional wooden rafting experience offer a fascinating introduction to life in the jungle.
Back in the Andes, the journey continues through Cotopaxi National Park, the turquoise crater lake of Quilotoa and the waterfalls of Baños before heading west to the Galápagos Islands.
Here, four nights on Santa Cruz Island give you time to discover the wildlife that makes this archipelago so remarkable. Visit the Charles Darwin Research Station, explore Tortuga Bay, encounter sea lions and marine iguanas, and enjoy two yacht excursions to discover more of the islands' extraordinary landscapes and wildlife.
✈️ Return flights from London Heathrow, including luggage
🏨 14 nights' accommodation in hotels and an Amazon rainforest lodge
🍳 Breakfast included throughout, with additional meals as specified in the itinerary
🚐 Transfers and guided excursions, with English-speaking guides
🛩️ Domestic flights to the Galápagos Islands and onwards to Guayaquil
🐢 Galápagos wildlife excursions, including two yacht trips with lunch
🍫 Chocolate experiences, national park visits and cultural excursions
📅 Departure: 11th February 2027
💷 From £4,999 per person, based on four adults sharing two double rooms
💷 Total package price for four adults: £19,996
Additional compulsory Galápagos charges of US$220 per person apply, comprising the National Park entrance fee (US$200) and Transit Control Card (US$20), payable separately.
This is an active touring holiday with a varied programme of excursions, from high-altitude Andean landscapes to tropical rainforest and island exploration.
For further details or to discuss your Ecuador adventure, contact TravelLynStyle.
Package organised by Merlin Travel Group Ltd, ATOL 11770.
Prices are correct at the time of publication and subject to availability and change. Additional meals and personal expenses are not included unless specified.
#EcuadorTravel #GalapagosIslands #SouthAmericaTravel #TravelLynStyle
🧳 WHAT KIND OF HOLIDAY PACKER ARE YOU? 🦁
Lyon has been experimenting with three very different approaches to packing for his holidays, and he wants to know which one sounds most like you!
🧳 1. THE KITCHEN SINK PACKER
Two weeks away? Better pack enough for six! Three pairs of shoes for every occasion, clothes for every possible weather forecast and a suitcase that only closes if you sit on it.
👕 2. THE MILITARY PRECISION PACKER
Everything folded, rolled or tucked into its designated compartment. Not a centimetre of space wasted, and there's even room for souvenirs on the way home. Very satisfying!
🎒 3. THE MINIMALIST
A few essentials, one backpack and ready to go in five minutes. No luggage carousel, no excess baggage and absolutely no fuss!
Lyon wants to know... are you a 1, 2 or 3?
And, more importantly, is your travelling companion the complete opposite?
Tell us in the comments!
#HolidayPacking #TravelHumour #PackingPersonalities #TravelLynStyle
🧳 YOU have a boarding pass. Your SUITCASE has an obstacle course!
Have you ever wondered what happens to your suitcase after it disappears down the conveyor belt at check-in?
While you're enjoying a coffee or browsing the duty-free shops, your suitcase is travelling through screening and sorting systems before being loaded onto the aircraft. Along the way, it may be pushed, dropped, squeezed and stacked beneath other suitcases, which is why packing properly matters!
Imagine bringing home five litres of Greek olive oil, only for the container to split and leak into the luggage surrounding it. Your holiday souvenir has suddenly become everybody else's problem!
Perishable food deserves some thought too. That smoked salmon packed as a Christmas present might not be quite so appetising if your suitcase goes missing in Cairo for three weeks!
Loose straps can get caught in baggage handling machinery, so make sure they're securely fastened and nothing is left dangling. Spare lithium batteries and power banks must travel in your cabin baggage, never in the hold.
Connecting flights introduce another challenge. You might manage to dash across a huge airport in 50 minutes, but your suitcase has to be unloaded, sorted, transported and loaded onto another aircraft. Generally the process is seamless and airports are set up to handle short connections, but sometimes you make it onto your next flight while your luggage waves goodbye from the baggage cart.
So next time you travel, pack liquids securely, protect fragile items and keep medication, valuables and a change of clothes in your cabin baggage, subject to the applicable safety rules.
After all, you might arrive exactly where you're supposed to be while your suitcase is enjoying an unscheduled stopover somewhere else! ✈️
#TravelTips #BaggageAdvice #AirTravel #TravelLynStyle
Spring city break in Lisbon
Lisbon is a city best discovered on foot, although you'll soon understand why its famous yellow trams are so popular! Its seven hills are a maze of cobbled streets, tiled façades, little cafés and viewpoints overlooking the River Tagus. Wander through the historic Alfama district, explore the elegant squares of Baixa, stop for a pastel de nata and take your time discovering the different neighbourhoods that give Lisbon its character.
One of the pleasures of a long weekend is having time to venture beyond the capital. Sintra is less than an hour away by train, and its wooded hills conceal an extraordinary collection of palaces, villas and gardens.
Quinta da Regaleira is fascinating. Its famous Initiation Well is a 27-metre-deep spiral staircase leading into a network of underground passages. Despite its name, it was never intended to supply water. It's one of the many unusual features of an estate inspired by mythology, symbolism and the owner's fascination with the mysterious.
The 1908 Lisboa Hotel offers something a little different from a conventional city hotel. Its striking Art Nouveau façade dates from 1908, while inside you'll find contemporary design and original architectural details. It's a combination of Lisbon's history and its more modern personality.
✈️ 15th–19th April 2027 | 4 nights
✈️ Direct flights from London Heathrow, with cabin baggage only
🏨 1908 Lisboa Hotel, Standard Double Room, with breakfast
🚘 Private return airport transfers included
💷 £1,398 total for two adults sharing, equivalent to £699 per person.
Sintra is easily visited independently by train. Rail fares, attraction tickets and optional excursions are not included in the package price.
The advertised price is based on two adults sharing and includes the arrangements detailed above. Prices and availability are subject to change until booking is confirmed.
Sold by Travel Lyn Style.
Package organised by Merlin Travel Group Ltd – ATOL 11770.
#Lisbon #Sintra #CityBreak #TravelLynStyle
🌍 BEYOND THE USUAL DESTINATIONS
When you're thinking about your next holiday, it's easy to find yourself looking at the same familiar destinations. But what if you ventured a little further off the beaten track?
There are some extraordinary places in the world that don't always get the attention they deserve. Here are four that might just change the way you think about your next adventure.
📍 UZBEKISTAN
Follow in the footsteps of Silk Road traders through Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva, where magnificent mosques, madrasas and intricate blue-tiled buildings reflect centuries of history. Uzbekistan was once at the crossroads of some of the world's most important trading routes, bringing together cultures, ideas and traditions from East and West.
📍 GEORGIA
Did you know that Georgia has an 8,000-year history of winemaking? You can still discover wines produced using traditional clay vessels called qvevri, a method recognised by UNESCO. Beyond the vineyards, you'll find medieval monasteries, the dramatic Caucasus Mountains and Tbilisi, a capital where centuries-old architecture sits alongside contemporary design.
📍 NAMIBIA
Imagine watching the sun rise over the enormous red dunes of the Namib Desert, exploring the remarkable landscapes of Deadvlei or spotting elephants, lions and giraffes in Etosha National Park. Namibia is a country of extraordinary contrasts, where desert landscapes stretch towards the Atlantic Ocean and wildlife encounters are part of the experience.
📍 PANAMA
There's far more to Panama than its famous canal! You could explore the tropical rainforests of Central America, discover the colonial streets of Panama City's Casco Viejo or escape to the Caribbean islands of Guna Yala, where clear waters and palm-fringed shores feel a world away from everyday life. And with both the Pacific and Atlantic coasts within the same country, there's plenty of variety to discover.
Four countries, four very different experiences, and perhaps four destinations that hadn't previously crossed your mind.
You don't always have to follow the well-travelled tourist trail to have a remarkable holiday. Sometimes, exploring somewhere less familiar can be the most rewarding experience of all.
Which of these four would tempt you to try somewhere new?
#BeyondTheUsual #TravelInspiration #ExploreTheWorld #TravelLynStyle
Geography can be more complicated than north, south, east and west!
Alaska is both the northernmost and westernmost state in the USA, which probably doesn’t come as a surprise. However, did you know that it’s also the easternmost?
The Aleutian Islands stretch west and southwest from the Alaska Peninsula, so far that a small part of the archipelago crosses the 180th meridian and enters the Eastern Hemisphere.
Luckily, this doesn’t mean that part of Alaska is a day ahead of the mainland as the International Date Line bends around the islands, keeping the whole state on the same calendar day. It’s their longitude that gives Alaska its unexpected claim to the easternmost title.
Check the map and you’ll see a few tiny islands quietly sneaking into another hemisphere!
#AleutianIslands #Alaska #TravelTrivia #TravelLynStyle
BOLIVIA: WHERE THE EARTH MEETS THE SKY
Have you ever imagined walking across a landscape where the clouds are reflected beneath your feet and the horizon seems to disappear?
In Bolivia, the Salar de Uyuni salt flats stretch across more than 10,000 square kilometres, creating one of South America's most extraordinary landscapes. During the rainy season, a shallow layer of water can transform this immense white expanse into a natural mirror, reflecting the sky in every direction.
January is one of the months when you might witness this remarkable phenomenon, and it's just one of the experiences awaiting you on this Bolivian adventure.
🏔️ Your journey begins in La Paz, a city nestled high in the Andes, where colourful markets, steep streets and mountain scenery are part of everyday life. You'll explore the unusual rock formations of Moon Valley and the Valley of Souls, before enjoying panoramic views across the city from Mirador Killi Killi.
🏛️ At Tiwanaku and Puma Punku, you'll discover the remains of a civilisation that flourished long before the Incas. These archaeological sites offer a fascinating glimpse into the history of the Andean region, with monumental stone structures and temples dating back more than a thousand years.
⛵ A full-day excursion takes you to Lake Titicaca, shared between Bolivia and Peru, where you'll experience traditional Totora reed boats and learn about the communities that have lived along its shores for generations.
🪞 And then there's Uyuni! You'll travel across the salt flats by 4x4, visit the old Train Cemetery and the salt-producing village of Colchani, and experience a sunset over one of the world's most unusual landscapes.
This is a holiday for travellers who enjoy discovering somewhere different and are happy to embrace a little adventure along the way. The Uyuni excursion involves two overnight coach journeys between La Paz and Uyuni, with a full day exploring the salt flats in between. It's an economical way to experience this remote region, although it does mean sacrificing two nights in a hotel.
✈️ Departs: 22nd January 2027
💷 £1,999 per person, based on two adults sharing.
💷 Total package price for two adults: £3,998.
✈️ Return indirect flights from London Heathrow with Avianca, including luggage.
🏨 Six nights at the 4-star Ritz Apart Hotel in La Paz, staying in a Deluxe Suite with bed and breakfast.
🚌 Guided Uyuni Salt Flats excursion, including two overnight coach journeys and a full-day 4x4 tour.
🏔️ Half-day guided excursion to Moon Valley, Valley of the Souls and Mirador Killi Killi.
🏛️ Full-day guided excursion to Tiwanaku and Puma Punku, including lunch.
⛵ Full-day guided Lake Titicaca excursion, including a traditional Totora reed boat experience.
🚐 Airport transfers in La Paz.
ℹ️ This adventure includes six nights' hotel accommodation in La Paz and two nights travelling by coach between La Paz and Uyuni. The international flights also involve overnight travel. Access to certain areas of the salt flats is dependent on weather and ground conditions during the rainy season.
An entrance fee of 30 BOB per person (approximately £3.50) is payable locally for Incahuasi Island if visited.
If Bolivia has been on your travel wish list, this could be your opportunity to discover its landscapes, history and culture without the price tag of a luxury expedition. Get in touch to find out more about the itinerary and available departure dates.
Sold by Travel Lyn Style.
Package organised by Merlin Travel Group Ltd – ATOL 11770.
Prices are correct at the time of posting and subject to availability and change.
#DiscoverBolivia #SalarDeUyuni #SouthAmericaTravel #TravelLynStyle
If you could wake up anywhere in the world tomorrow morning, where would it be?
🥾 In the Swiss Alps, heading out for a mountain hike with a picnic in your rucksack and a lake waiting at the end of the trail?
🚗 In northern Vietnam, following the mountain roads through villages and valleys, stopping whenever something catches your eye?
🍋 On the Amalfi Coast, starting the day with breakfast overlooking Positano, before heading down through the town for a wander and perhaps a swim?
☕ Or on a lakeside balcony, still in your dressing gown, enjoying your morning coffee with absolutely nothing on the agenda?
Then again, your dream morning might be somewhere completely different!
No packing, no airports, no long journey. Just go to bed tonight and wake up wherever you fancy.
So, where would you choose? I'd love to hear your answers!
#TravelInspiration #DreamDestinations #TravelYourWay #TravelLynStyle
SAME HOLIDAY. DIFFERENT PROTECTION.
When planning a holiday, it's perfectly possible to book your flights directly with an airline, reserve your accommodation through a hotel website and arrange your hire car with a rental company.
It's a familiar way of organising a trip, but it means having three separate contracts with three different suppliers. If something goes wrong, you may find yourself dealing with each company individually to sort things out.
Booking exactly the same arrangements as a package holiday can make a considerable difference.
Under the Package Travel Regulations, the organiser of a qualifying package is legally responsible for the proper provision of the travel services included in your booking. This provides an additional layer of protection that you wouldn't normally have with three completely independent reservations.
Of course, booking independently doesn't mean you have no consumer rights, and booking a package doesn't guarantee that every problem will be resolved immediately.
It's also worth knowing that booking directly with an airline's holiday division or a cruise company can still qualify as a package holiday. What matters is how the arrangements are sold and what is included in your booking.
After more than 30 years working in travel, I believe understanding who is responsible when things don't go according to plan is just as important as knowing what's included in the price.
Do you know what protection you have for your next holiday?
#TravelTips #TravelPlanning #PackageHolidays #TravelLynStyle
☀️ A little winter luxury in Tenerife!
How does a week of sunshine, Atlantic views, volcanic landscapes and a touch of five-star luxury sound?
Imagine breakfast overlooking Puerto de la Cruz, a leisurely drive through banana plantations and traditional Canarian villages, or heading up into the extraordinary landscapes of Mount Teide. 🌋
Tenerife's northern coast reveals a different side of the island, with lush green valleys, dramatic cliffs and colourful towns to explore.
Your home for the week is the recently restored Gran Hotel Taoro, a landmark hotel dating back to 1890, overlooking Puerto de la Cruz. With your own hire car, you're free to discover the island at your own pace.
🌴 7 NIGHTS – £1,250 PER PERSON
📅 14th–21st January 2027
✈️ Direct British Airways flights from London Gatwick, including 23kg checked baggage
🏨 5* Gran Hotel Taoro, Puerto de la Cruz
🛏️ Deluxe Double Room with Garden View
☕ Breakfast included
🚗 7 days' automatic car hire from Tenerife South Airport
💷 Total holiday price: £2,500 for 2 adults sharing.
Price correct at time of publication and subject to availability. Car hire requires a refundable €950 deposit and carries a €2,300 excess, with insurance exclusions.
Package booked by Travel Lyn Style and organised by Merlin Travel Group Ltd – ATOL 11770.
#TenerifeHolidays #WinterSun #LuxuryTravel #TravelLynStyle
6 European lakes. Which one is your favourite?
There's something quite different about being beside a lake. No crashing waves or relentless tides, just the gentle movement of water against the shore. Morning coffee overlooking the lake, little villages to explore, boats coming and going, and mountains reflected in the water.
But not all lake holidays are alike, and these six European locations each have something different to offer.
📍 Lake Garda, Italy
Italy's largest lake has a bit of everything. Medieval towns, lakeside restaurants, vineyards, olive groves and mountains. Take a ferry between villages, explore the narrow streets of Malcesine or head north for some spectacular scenery.
📍 Lake Ohrid, North Macedonia
One of Europe's oldest lakes and perhaps the least familiar of our six. The historic town of Ohrid is home to centuries-old churches, cobbled streets and the famous Church of St John at Kaneo, perched above the water. A fascinating destination for anyone who enjoys combining history with a relaxing holiday.
📍 Hallstätter See, Austria
If you love Alpine scenery, this could be the one. Hallstatt's traditional houses sit between the mountains and the lake, with a history of salt mining stretching back thousands of years. And yes, the village really does look like that!
📍 Lake Annecy, France
Often described as one of Europe's cleanest lakes, Annecy combines clear water and mountain scenery with a lovely historic town. Wander along the canals, explore the markets, hire a bicycle or simply find a waterfront terrace and watch the world go by.
📍 Lake Bled, Slovenia
A church on a tiny island, a castle perched high above the lake and the Julian Alps in the distance. Take a traditional wooden pletna boat across to the island, walk around the lake or venture into the nearby Triglav National Park.
📍 Lake Como, Italy
Elegant villas, gardens, colourful villages and ferries crossing between them. Bellagio, Varenna and Menaggio are all worth exploring, and you don't need a car to enjoy much of what makes Lake Como so special.
The lovely thing about these destinations is that they can work equally well for a long weekend, a relaxing week away or as part of a longer European adventure.
Imagine you could wake up tomorrow morning overlooking just ONE of these six lakes.
Which would you choose?
#EuropeanTravel #LakeHolidays #TailorMadeTravel #TravelLynStyle
Did you know the famous Meridian Line at Greenwich isn’t actually where your phone thinks 0° longitude is?
If you stand on the historic line at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London, with one foot in the eastern hemisphere and one in the western, then check your location, your GPS won’t read zero. For that, you’d need to walk about 102 metres east.
So? I hear you ask, did somebody put the line in the wrong place? Well, not quite.
The Greenwich Meridian was established in an age of telescopes, stars and astronomical observations. The line through the Airy Transit Circle was adopted internationally as the Prime Meridian in 1884 and became the reference point from which longitude was measured around the world.
Modern GPS works differently. It uses a satellite-based coordinate system referenced to the centre of the Earth. The historic measurements at Greenwich were influenced by the local direction of gravity — and that tiny difference translates into roughly 102 metres when measured on the ground.
This means that the line thousands of visitors stand astride every year hasn’t somehow moved.
We simply changed the way we measure the world.
Have you ever stood with one foot in each hemisphere at Greenwich?
#Greenwich #VisitGreenwich #LondonTravel #TravelLynStyle
NEPAL – FROM EVEREST TO THE JUNGLE
Nepal has Everest. We all know that, but there’s a lot more to see and experience below 8,848 metres!
You’ll start in Kathmandu, with its temples, stupas and old city streets, before exploring Patan and the traditional Newar villages of Bungamati and Khokana.
Then it’s off to Pokhara, where the Annapurnas rise behind Phewa Lake. You’ll enjoy a boat trip on the lake, an early morning drive to Sarangkot for sunrise over the Himalayas, plus Bindabasini Temple, Devi’s Falls and Seti Gorge.
After that, your route will take you through Tansen, an old hill town with cobbled streets and views from Srinagar Hill, before reaching Lumbini – birthplace of Buddha and one of the most important Buddhist pilgrimage sites in the world.
As if all that isn’t enough, you’ll then get a complete change of scenery as you enter Chitwan National Park, home to one-horned rhinos, crocodiles, hundreds of species of birds and of course, Bengal tigers. You’ll have two days here, with jungle activities including nature walks, birdwatching and river safari experiences.
Back in the Kathmandu Valley, there’s still Bhaktapur, Boudhanath and Pashupatinath to explore, and of course, Everest. That comes towards the end, with an early morning 50-minute flight over the Himalayas, taking in Everest, Lhotse, Ama Dablam and some of the highest mountains on the planet.
That is an awful lot of Nepal for £2,669 per person!
📅 Departs 2nd April 2027
🌙 11 nights / 12 days
✈️ Flights from London Gatwick
🧳 Luggage included
🏨 3* & 4* hotels
🍳 Breakfast included, with Full Board in Chitwan
🚐 All transfers and touring as detailed in the itinerary
🗣️ English-speaking guide service as detailed in the itinerary
🎟️ Entrance fees as detailed in the itinerary
✈️ Everest mountain flight included
💳 Deposit £150 per person
💷 £5,338 total for 2 adults sharing or £2,669 per person
Message me for the full 12-day itinerary.
Sold by Travel Lyn Style
Package organised by Merlin Travel Group Ltd – ATOL 11770
Prices are correct at time of posting and subject to availability and change. We have not been made aware of any local taxes being applicable at the specified accommodation at the time of posting.
#NepalTravel #TravelNepal #VisitNepal #TravelLynStyle
Is it worth waiting for a price to come down?
It’s a question that comes up regularly, particularly at this time of year when Black Friday is just around the corner and we all know there will be plenty of travel offers popping up on our feeds.
Sometimes waiting does pay off. If you’re flexible about your dates, destination and accommodation, a late deal can be a very good deal.
The problem comes when you know exactly what you want.
Cruises are a particularly good example. Booking a cruise isn’t just about finding space on the ship. The earlier you book, the more choice you’re likely to have over where your cabin is located, and once onboard bookings open, popular dining times, speciality restaurants and excursions can start filling up too.
A cruise booked in March for May this year was a good reminder of that. There was still a choice of cabins, but not a huge choice of where they were located. Fortunately, the cabins selected turned out to be very good ones. Dining was a different story, with very little availability left by the time reservations could be made through the cruise line’s app.
The same principle applies to plenty of other holidays. That lovely little hotel with only 20 rooms can fill up. The direct flight at 10am can disappear while the 11:30pm departure is still available. The room with the sea view may go while the hotel itself still has plenty of availability.
So waiting doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll pay more, and booking early doesn’t automatically mean you’ll pay less. What booking earlier often buys you is choice.
With Black Friday approaching, there will certainly be offers worth looking at, but if you’ve already found exactly the holiday you want, it’s worth considering what you might be giving up while you wait to see if the price changes.
Would you rather hold out for a possible saving or have first choice of the holiday you really want?
#TravelTips #CruisePlanning #BlackFridayTravel #TravelLynStyle
Taking Travel Lyn Style out into the real world! ☕✈️
My first travel planning morning at The Ferry Coffee Shop, Shepperton is this Thursday, and I’d love to see you there.
If you’re local to Shepperton and have a holiday in mind, come along between 10am and 12pm and let’s see where your next trip might take you.
If you know someone locally who might be interested, please share this with them. 😊
#Shepperton #FerryCoffeeShop #TravelPlanning #TravelLynStyle
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⚓ New England & Atlantic Canada, One Port at a Time.
Boston, coastal Maine, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Québec City, all in one 14-night holiday.
Start with two nights in Boston, giving you a full day to explore before the cruise begins. Follow the Freedom Trail through the city’s history, wander through Beacon Hill, explore the waterfront or head to the North End for dinner.
Then unpack once aboard Celebrity Silhouette and let the ship do the travelling.
🌊 Rockland takes you into coastal Maine before you cross into Canada for Halifax and Sydney in Nova Scotia.
🍁 Next comes Charlottetown on Prince Edward Island, followed by one of the highlights of the itinerary, an overnight stay in Québec City. With the ship staying in port, there’s no rush to squeeze everything into a few hours. Explore the historic old city, stay ashore for dinner and enjoy the evening before sailing the following day.
🚢 Two days at sea give you time to enjoy Celebrity Silhouette before Portland brings you back to Maine.
The cruise finishes where it started, in Boston, but there’s no need to head straight to the airport. You’ll have one final night in the city before flying home the following day.
Two countries, a string of very different ports and only one suitcase to unpack along the way.
📅 Departing 10th September 2027
🌙 14 nights, based on 2 adults sharing
✈️ Return flights from London Heathrow
🏨 2 nights before the cruise + 1 night after at the 4-star Bostonian Boston, Standard Room, room only
🚢 11 nights aboard Celebrity Silhouette
🍽️ Full board
🛏️ Inside Cabin
🗺️ Boston → Rockland → Halifax → Sydney → Charlottetown → at sea → Québec City overnight → at sea → at sea → Portland → Boston
💷 £2,879 per person
💳 Deposit £200 per person
Available upgrades:
🌊 Ocean View Cabin: add £230 per person
🌅 Balcony Cabin: add £370 per person
🍹 All Included drinks and Wi-Fi package: add £59 per person, per day
Gratuities are charged separately.
The advertised total includes the compulsory Boston hotel resort fee allowance of £40 per person, payable locally at the hotel. £2,839 per person is payable as part of the holiday package.
Could you see yourself exploring this part of North America without having to pack and unpack at every stop?
Get in touch and the itinerary, cabin choices and departure options can all be tailored to suit you.
Sold by Travel Lyn Style
Package organised by Merlin Travel Group Ltd – ATOL 11770
Prices and inclusions are correct at the time of posting and subject to availability and change. The hotel resort fee is included in the advertised total using the supplier’s exchange rate of £1 = US$1.32. Its sterling equivalent may vary with the exchange rate when paid locally.
#NewEnglandCruise #CanadaCruise #CelebrityCruises #TravelLynStyle
Found it cheaper? 👀
Quite possibly. But before you book, check what that price actually includes.
Baggage? Transfers? Compulsory extras payable locally?
Sometimes the cheaper price really is cheaper. Sometimes you’re simply comparing two different holidays.
And if you’re not sure, send it to me. I’m always happy to take a look. ✈️
#HolidayPlanning #TravelPlanning #TravelSmart #TravelLynStyle
Six cities. Six completely different reasons to pack a bag.
Spend a few days surrounded by 2,500 years of history in Athens, or wander through Rome where an ordinary-looking street can suddenly end at the Colosseum.
Go to Barcelona for Gaudí, grand boulevards and the Mediterranean. Swap Europe for North Africa and lose a few hours among the souks and courtyards of Marrakech.
Valletta brings things down to a smaller scale: steep streets, colourful balconies, centuries of history and the sea never very far away.
Then there’s Berlin. Less immediately picture-postcard perhaps, but that may be missing the point. This is a city people seem to rave about for what happens between the famous sights: its neighbourhoods, museums, food, nightlife and layers of history.
A city break doesn’t need a week away or an enormous itinerary. Sometimes a few days somewhere completely different is enough.
The difficult bit is choosing where.
Which of these six gets your vote?
#CityBreaks #CityBreakIdeas #ShortHaulTravel #TravelLynStyle
🗼 Did you know that the top of the Eiffel Tower actually moves with the sun?
On a clear, sunny day, the sun heats different sides of the Tower as it moves across the sky. The iron expands slightly where it is warmer, causing the Tower to lean ever so slightly away from the sun.
The movement is tiny, but over the course of the day the summit can trace a roughly circular path measuring around 15 centimetres across.
You may also have seen claims that the Eiffel Tower becomes 15 centimetres taller in summer. That's not quite right. Seasonal changes in temperature can make the Tower grow or shrink, but the official Eiffel Tower website puts that change at only a few millimetres. The 15 centimetres refers to the movement of the summit caused by the sun heating the structure unevenly.
All of this movement is completely normal. The Tower was designed to cope with the elements, and reassuringly you wouldn't notice it while standing underneath!
Next time you're in Paris on a sunny day, look up. It might not look as though it's moving... but it is. ☀️🗼
#EiffelTower #ParisFacts #DidYouKnow #TravelLynStyle
PRAGUE, VIENNA & BUDAPEST BY RAIL 🚆❤️
Prague, Valentine's Day in Vienna and Budapest. Three cities, nine nights and not a rushed two-night stop in sight.
Start with three nights in Prague, with time to explore the Old Town, cross Charles Bridge and enjoy the city without trying to squeeze everything into 48 hours.
Then travel First Class by rail to Vienna, arriving in time for a rather special weekend. Valentine's Day falls on Sunday 14th February in 2027, so you'll have three nights in the city over Valentine's weekend. Coffee houses, palaces, perhaps an evening at the opera, or simply dinner somewhere lovely without having to catch a train the following morning.
Then it's back into First Class for Budapest and another three nights. Explore both sides of the Danube, see the Parliament building lit up after dark, spend a few hours in one of the city's thermal baths and enjoy a final few days before flying home.
And because carrying suitcases between airports, hotels and railway stations isn't anybody's idea of romance, private transfers are included throughout.
✈️ 9th – 18th February 2027
🏨 3 nights Prague – Mosaic House Design Hotel
🏨 3 nights Vienna – Hotel Kaiserhof Wien
🏨 3 nights Budapest – Hotel Moments Budapest
☕ Breakfast included throughout
🚆 First Class rail travel Prague–Vienna and Vienna–Budapest
🚗 Private airport and railway station transfers throughout
✈️ Scheduled flights from London Heathrow
🧳 Checked baggage included
£975 per person
Based on 2 adults sharing – £1,950 total
Approximately £1,930 is payable as part of the holiday package, with compulsory local city taxes currently equivalent to approximately £20 per booking payable directly to the hotels. These local charges are included in the total advertised price above; their sterling equivalent may vary with exchange rates.
Sold by Travel Lyn Style.
Package organised by Merlin Travel Group Ltd – ATOL 11770.
Three very different cities, two comfortable rail journeys and no six-night sprint around Central Europe required.
#EuropeanCityBreak #RailTravel #MultiCentreHoliday #TravelLynStyle
Finding the same holiday cheaper is always worth celebrating, but before you do, it’s worth making sure it really is the same holiday.
A lower headline price can look very different once you check exactly what’s included. Baggage, transfers, room type, board basis and compulsory charges can all make a significant difference to the final cost.
That doesn’t mean the cheaper option isn’t a good deal. Sometimes it absolutely is. But price comparisons only mean something when you’re comparing like with like.
Before you book, look beyond the headline figure and check what you’re actually getting for your money.
The lowest price isn’t always the best value.
#TravelTips #HolidayPlanning #TravelAdvice #TravelLynStyle
You don't need to save a travel agent for the complicated holidays.
Of course, if you're planning a multi-centre adventure involving six hotels, three trains, a ferry and a small boat that apparently only runs on alternate Tuesdays, that's exactly the sort of thing you might decide you'd prefer to get someone else to organise. But you can just as easily ask me about a week in Greece, a city break in Rome, a family holiday in Spain, a cruise, a villa for two weeks, flights to visit family or a few nights in a hotel you've already found.
You don't even have to hand over the planning. Some people genuinely love researching their holidays and can happily lose an evening comparing hotels, reading reviews, investigating excursions and finding the little restaurant they'll want to try six months from now. If that's you, keep going! Find what you like and send it on to me.
As a travel agent, I can have access to net rates for hotels, experiences and other parts of a holiday, so I may be able to match the price you've found yourself or even improve on it. You still get the enjoyment of discovering exactly what you want, while I can take care of putting it together and booking it for you, with the appropriate financial protection in place too.
On the other hand, if trawling through 47 hotels trying to work out why one costs significantly more than another is your idea of hell, you can hand the whole lot over to me instead. There isn't a right or wrong way to use a travel agent; it depends entirely on how much of the planning you actually want to do yourself.
Then there's probably the biggest assumption of all: surely booking through a travel agent is more expensive?
Sometimes it will be, but sometimes it won't. Rather than assuming, you can simply ask. If you've found a hotel, cruise, tour or experience at a price you're happy with, send it over and let me see what I can do. If you've got a whole trip in mind, tell me about it and I'll work out what it would cost to put it together for you.
Perhaps more importantly, before you decide whether you want me involved at all, you can actually talk to the person who would be looking after your holiday.
Travel Lyn Style isn't a call centre or an anonymous booking website. It's me, Lyn. I've worked in travel for over 30 years, and you don't need to make a booking or arrive with a perfectly formed holiday plan before having a conversation with me about what you're thinking of doing.
Travel Lyn Style is a member of Protected Trust Services, so client money is held in trust, and flight-inclusive packages are financially protected under ATOL 11770 through Merlin Travel Group Ltd.
Whether you've already planned every last detail, haven't got much further than “somewhere warm in February”, or simply want to know whether I can match the price you've found online, start by asking me.
You might be surprised by what I can do.
#TravelPlanning #IndependentTravel #TailorMadeTravel #TravelLynStyle
What if your holiday started with breakfast in Lisbon and ended with a week of wondering whether Madeira has a single straight road?
This 10-night trip gives you three nights in Lisbon first. Your hotel puts you right in the middle of the action, so you’ll have time to wander through the city’s tiled streets, ride one of its historic funiculars, head down towards the Tagus and find somewhere for coffee, a pastel de nata or dinner.
Three days later, fly down to Madeira and pick up your automatic hire car.
For the next seven nights, Quinta do Furão is home. It sits on Madeira’s north coast, surrounded by vineyards, mountains and Atlantic views, with breakfast and dinner included.
The days in between are yours. Madeira is an island to explore. Roads climb through the mountains, viewpoints appear above the clouds, walking trails disappear into the landscape and the coastline changes dramatically as you travel around the island. Having your own car means you can decide where to go each morning rather than organising your holiday around somebody else’s itinerary.
✈️ Return flights from London Heathrow with TAP Air Portugal
🧳 Checked baggage included
🏙️ 3 nights at My Story Hotel Rossio, Lisbon — Bed & Breakfast
🚘 Private airport transfers in Lisbon
🌿 7 nights at Quinta do Furão, Madeira — Half Board
🚗 Automatic car hire in Madeira with zero excess
📅 12th–22nd March 2027
💷 £1,720 per person, based on 2 adults sharing
🥂 Business Class for all flights is currently available for an additional £400 per person.
Prefer another date, a few more nights or a different combination? This itinerary can be tailored to suit you.
Price correct at time of posting and subject to availability and change until booked.
Holiday booked through Travel Lyn Style and organised by Merlin Travel Group Ltd (ATOL 11770)
#PortugalHoliday #LisbonAndMadeira #Madeira #TravelLynStyle
Some of the best parts of a holiday begin with, “Shall we see what’s down there?”
A narrow passage opens onto a sunlit square. A café has a table free, so you stop for a coffee and end up ordering lunch. Around the next corner there’s a wall covered in colour, a view you weren’t expecting, or a donkey who looks like he’s happy to meet you. 🫏
None of it was on the itinerary.
I love planning the important parts of a trip: the route, the places you really want to see and the practical details that make it all work. But I also like leaving enough space for you to follow your curiosity.
Where has an unplanned turn taken you?
#TravelInspiration #TravelYourWay #TheJoyOfTravel #TravelLynStyle
Of all the countries in the world, only one is named after a real woman.
Saint Lucia takes its name from Saint Lucy of Syracuse, a Christian martyr who lived during the Roman era and died in the early fourth century.
Ireland also has a claim, as its Irish name, Éire, is linked to Ériu, who is a woman from Irish mythology. However, Saint Lucia remains the only sovereign country named after an actual historical woman.
Exactly how the Caribbean island acquired its name is less certain. The best-known story involves French sailors reaching the island on 13th December, Saint Lucy’s feast day, although this is generally treated as tradition rather than proven history.
Did you know this one?
#DidYouKnow #SaintLucia #TravelFacts #TravelLynStyle
🦁 Lyon has been doing some thinking about the way we travel.
Some people arrive at the airport with hours to spare. Others consider getting to the gate before it closes to be perfectly acceptable.
Some have Tuesday planned down to 10:15. Others haven’t thought about Tuesday yet!
There are people who pack for sunshine, rain, snow and a freak meteorological event that has never previously occurred in their destination. And there are people who travel with hand luggage and an impressive amount of optimism.
Then there’s the carefully researched restaurant versus the little place you’ve just spotted down a side street…
None of them is the “right” way to travel.
But knowing which sort of traveller you are makes quite a difference when you’re planning a holiday — because the perfect itinerary for one person could drive somebody else completely mad.
So Lyon would like to conduct some highly scientific research. 🦁
Swipe through and see where you land, then tell Lyon: what kind of traveller are you?
#TravelPersonality #TailorMadeTravel #TravelPlanning #TravelLynStyle
Your flight is cancelled. The airline knows about it. The airport does too and Google reports it with glee.
The hotel’s still expecting you at the original time. The transfer driver has the original flight number. The car-hire desk may close before the replacement flight lands. Tomorrow’s guide is expecting two people in reception at 9am. None of those suppliers knows what the others are doing and that’s the real problem.
A holiday may be sold as one journey, but when something changes, it can rapidly turn into five separate customer-service queues.
Booking through Travel Lyn Style means one person has the full picture: what was booked, what depends on what, and who needs to be contacted first. There aren’t any promises of miracles. Weather still happens, airlines still make operational decisions, software failures occur and a full aircraft remains a full aircraft.
While the airline deals with the cancelled flight, the rest of the holiday doesn’t have to be left quietly falling apart in the background and you’re not left to deal with it alone.
Online booking engines are very good at taking bookings. It’s what happens afterwards that matters.
Because the booking is only the beginning.
#TravelPlanning #TravelSupport #IndependentTravelAgent #TravelLynStyle
King Charles doesn’t need a British passport when travelling overseas.
British passports are issued in His Majesty’s name, so it would be a bit ridiculous for The King to ask himself for permission to travel.
Quite literally, One doesn’t need a passport. 👑
The exception applies only to the reigning monarch. Queen Camilla and Prince William need passports, just like every other ordinary British citizen.
That doesn’t mean The King simply saunters through passport control unidentified. Royal visits are arranged in advance through official diplomatic channels, so the relevant authorities already know exactly who’s arriving. The precise immigration and security procedures aren’t publicly explained, for obvious reasons.
Still, no passport means no expiry date to check and no last-minute discovery that it expired six months ago or that the ticket has been booked under the name Chuck instead of Charles.
For the rest of us, checking our passport details before booking remains strongly recommended!
Be honest: when did you last check yours? ✈️
Source: The official Royal Family website.
#TravelFacts #DidYouKnow #PassportFacts #TravelLynStyle
🗽 NEW YORK IN JANUARY
Four nights in New York gives you time to see the city from above, wander through Central Park, explore its different neighbourhoods, visit a museum or two and experience Times Square when the lights take over after dark.
You will be staying at the Moxy NYC Times Square, well placed for exploring Manhattan on foot or by subway. Breakfast is included each morning, which represents a substantial saving and lets you head out for the day without having to find somewhere to eat first.
Your four-attraction Explorer Pass gives you a choice of more than 90 attractions, tours and experiences. You could look across Manhattan from the One World Observatory or Top of the Rock, take a hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus, visit one of the city’s museums or choose something you might never have considered before.
It may only be four nights, but with well-timed flights, a central hotel and four attractions already included, you can fit a great deal of New York into them.
📅 Departing 7th January 2027
✈️ Direct flights from London Heathrow to Newark including checked luggage
🏨 4 nights at Moxy NYC Times Square
🛏️ Standard Double Room with breakfast included
🎟️ 4-attraction New York Explorer Pass
👥 Based on 2 adults sharing
💳 Deposit: £100 per person
💷 Total price: £2,118 for 2 adults
💷 £1,059 per person
The total price includes £1,998 for the holiday package and £120 for the compulsory resort fee. The resort fee of US$160.64 per room is payable locally at the hotel and may vary slightly with the exchange rate.
An approved ESTA is obligatory for eligible British passport holders travelling to the United States and is not included. Each traveller is responsible for applying and paying for their own ESTA through the official US Government website.
Sold by Travel Lyn Style.
Package organised by Merlin Travel Group Ltd – ATOL 11770.
Price, availability and inclusions correct at the time of posting on 16th September 2026 and subject to availability at the time of booking. Terms and conditions apply.
#NewYorkCity #NewYorkHoliday #CityBreak #TravelLynStyle
If you’ve travelled to the Schengen Area recently, you may have noticed that your passport wasn’t stamped when you entered or left.
That’s because the EU Entry/Exit System (usually shortened to EES), has replaced manual passport stamping for non-EU nationals making short visits to the Schengen Area. This includes most people travelling on British, American or Australian passports.
EES creates a digital record of when and where you enter and leave. It’s also designed to calculate how long you’ve spent within the Schengen Area, where the usual limit for non-EU visitors is 90 days in any rolling 180-day period.
The system can also record your passport details, facial image and fingerprints. However, the way the biometric checks are currently being applied can vary between countries and individual border crossings. Fingerprints and facial images aren’t yet being collected from every traveller at every crossing, including some journeys through the LeShuttle controls at Folkestone and Calais.
You don’t need to apply for EES or pay a fee before travelling. Allow a little extra time and follow the instructions given at your departure point or destination. Even if you weren’t asked to complete biometric checks on one journey, you may be asked on another.
So why is Lyon keeping his boarding pass?
If an entry or exit is ever recorded incorrectly, your EES record could make it appear that you entered the Schengen Area but didn’t leave. Boarding passes and flight, rail or ferry confirmations can help show your actual travel dates if you need to have the record corrected. This is particularly sensible if you travel frequently.
EES and ETIAS are two different systems. EES is already operating, while ETIAS hasn’t yet opened for applications. You shouldn’t pay any website offering to obtain an ETIAS for you at the moment.
My EES and ETIAS guide in plain English has been updated with the latest information, and includes a downloadable document.
travellynstyle.com/ees-etias-uk-travellers/
Entry requirements can change, so check the latest official guidance before travelling.
#EES #EuropeanTravel #TravelAdvice #TravelLynStyle
Sometimes the most important element of a holiday happens right in the middle of it.
You might have your heart set on a particular train journey, a festival, a cruise, a wildlife experience or an historical site that opens for approximately eleven minutes every third Wednesday. That one thing can dictate the route, the dates and even which direction you travel in.
In these cases, I don’t always start with the flights. I start with the thing you really want to include, pin that down and then build the rest of the holiday around it. Sometimes I need to work backwards. Sometimes I work forwards. Quite often I do both while muttering about ferry timetables and wondering why museums across an entire region have apparently agreed to close on the same day.
A route can look perfectly logical on a map and make absolutely no sense in real life. There may be a ferry that only runs four days a week, a train that leaves before your flight lands or a three-hour drive which becomes five once you include the tiny mountain road that nobody mentioned.
This is the part of tailor-made travel that I love. It is less about putting flights and hotels into the same booking and more about making sure the whole holiday actually works.
What would be the one non-negotiable at the centre of your holiday?
#TailorMadeTravel #HolidayPlanning #TravelTips #TravelLynStyle
💕 Valentine’s Day in Jamaica, where February means warm Caribbean water, dinner overlooking the sea and absolutely no need to scrape ice from the car.
Couples Tower Isle is a couples-only resort in Ocho Rios, with a private beach, seven restaurants, six bars and plenty included beyond the usual all-inclusive food and drinks.
You can try scuba diving, play a round of golf, take a catamaran cruise or simply settle beside the swim-up bar. Your room has an ocean view and a private balcony, so even doing very little comes with a good view.
There is also a private au naturel island, complete with its own pool and swim-up bar. Entirely optional, of course, but you can safely leave the swimwear in your room because nobody over there wants to see it.
💕 Departing 9th February 2027
🌙 9 nights’ accommodation plus 1 night on board
🏨 Couples Tower Isle, Ocho Rios
🌊 Deluxe Ocean Room with balcony
🍹 All Inclusive
✈️ Direct Virgin Atlantic flights from London Heathrow
🧳 23kg checked baggage per person
🚗 Private return airport transfers
🤿 Up to two complimentary group dives per day for certified divers, with scuba equipment included
⛳ Complimentary green fees at Upton Golf & Country Club
💷 Total package price: £5,460
👫 Based on two adults sharing
💷 Equivalent to £2,730 per person
Deposit: £100 per person
Guests choosing to play golf must pay a mandatory cart and caddie fee of $50 per person, per round, locally. Club and shoe hire cost extra. Night dives, private dives, specialist dives and diving courses may also cost extra.
Sold by Travel Lyn Style.
Package organised by Merlin Travel Group Ltd - ATOL 11770.
The total package price includes the stated flights, accommodation, checked baggage and private return airport transfers. Prices are correct at the time of posting and are subject to availability and change. No compulsory local accommodation taxes have been advised at the time of posting. Alternative travel dates may be available on request, although prices may vary.
#JamaicaHoliday #ValentinesEscape #CouplesTowerIsle #TravelLynStyle
Have you ever noticed that you’re a slightly different person when you’re on holiday?
Holiday you will happily spend an hour over breakfast, even longer over dinner and wander through a village or city without really needing to know exactly where you’re going. You’ll try something because it looks interesting, order something because you’ve never heard of it and sit down for a coffee simply because the view is lovely.
You might read a book cover to cover, take a swim before breakfast, have a nap in the afternoon or discover that a glass of Prosecco at 9am seems perfectly reasonable when somebody has thoughtfully added it to the breakfast buffet.
Some of your usual rules disappear, you stop watching the clock quite so closely and somehow it really doesn’t matter.
Eventually, of course, you have to come home, and sometimes reality arrives with a bit of a bump. One minute you’re enjoying a warm Mediterranean evening and a few hours later you’re standing outside an airport in the middle of the night wondering why your cardigan is packed in your suitcase and not in your hand luggage.
Luckily, holiday you is always ready for the next trip.
So, who are you when you’re on holiday?
#TravelInspiration #HolidayYou #TimeToTravel #TravelLynStyle
On 25th August 1919, Aircraft Transport and Travel Limited (AT&T) began one of the world’s first daily international scheduled air services, flying between London and Paris.
The service left Hounslow Heath, not far from where Heathrow Airport stands today, and flew to Le Bourget in Paris. The aircraft was an Airco DH.16, with room for just four passengers, although that first service carried only one fare-paying passenger, allegedly a journalist from the Evening Standard.
He wasn’t travelling alone, exactly. Also on board was a rather eclectic cargo of newspapers, Devonshire cream, jam and grouse. Apparently, even in 1919, there were some things worth importing from Britain.
The journey took around two and a half hours, a considerable improvement on travelling between the two capitals by rail and ferry, and marked the beginning of regular international passenger air travel between London and Paris.
AT&T would later become part of the complicated family tree that eventually led to today’s British Airways, but aviation in 1919 looked very different from the industry we know now.
One passenger, a small cabin, an open cockpit for the pilot and a consignment of cream, jam and grouse. International air travel had arrived.
#DidYouKnow #AviationHistory #TravelFacts #TravelLynStyle
🍝 Fancy spending a few days in Tuscany learning to cook Italian food, tasting local wine and exploring some of its lovely towns?
This four-night break takes you to La Garfagnana in northern Tuscany, where you'll stay at La Mezzaluna and get properly involved in the local food and culture.
You'll join Chef Rita for two hands-on Italian cookery lessons, with wine included, as well as enjoying a local wine tasting. Away from the kitchen, there are excursions to beautiful Barga and Lucca, plus a visit to the local markets in Pisa.
There's free time too, so you can relax, explore the surrounding countryside or simply find somewhere pleasant to sit with a coffee and watch Tuscany go by.
✈️ Departing London Heathrow on 13th October 2026
🏡 4 nights at La Mezzaluna in a double room
☕ Breakfast included, plus 1 lunch & 1 dinner
🍝 2 hands-on Italian cookery lessons with wine
🍷 Local wine tasting
🏘️ Excursions to Barga, Lucca & local markets in Pisa
🚐 Transport for excursions & shared airport transfers
💷 £1,275 per person
💷 £2,550 total for 2 adults sharing
A short break with a little bit of sightseeing, plenty of good food and the chance to come home knowing how to make something more impressive than spaghetti hoops on toast. 😉
Price includes compulsory local charges and is subject to availability at the time of booking.
Sold by Travel Lyn Style.
Package organised by Travelpack Leisure & Marketing Services Ltd – ATOL 2866.
#Tuscany #FoodAndWine #ItalyTravel #TravelLynStyle
Lyon had relaxing plans for the day: find a sun lounger, settle down by the pool and do as little as possible. 🦁☀️
Unfortunately, everyone else appeared to have had exactly the same idea before he did, and the search for somewhere to park himself wasn’t going to plan.
Just as he was beginning to think he might have to admit defeat, the pool attendant appeared with a suggestion.
A Bali bed? Well, now you’re talking! 😎
It seems Lyon may have discovered that being late to the pool has its advantages after all.
#TravelHumour #HolidayLife #LyonOnTour #TravelLynStyle
It sounds like a fairly ridiculous question. Seven nights is seven nights, surely?
Well... take a 7-night trip across the Atlantic. You might reasonably assume you’ll be spending seven nights at your destination but take a closer look and you may find that you’re really only staying at your hotel for six nights. The seventh is spent on the overnight flight home.
There’s nothing wrong with that. Overnight flights back to Europe are a fact of life on many transatlantic routes, and waking up back at Heathrow or Dublin instead of paying for another hotel night can make perfect sense.
It does, however, make a difference when you’re comparing prices.
Two holidays can both say “7 nights” in the headline, yet one includes seven nights’ accommodation and the other only six. Suddenly that cheaper option isn’t quite the comparison you thought it was.
Flight times are worth a look too. An early arrival can give you most of your first day at the destination, while a late arrival might mean your first night consists of finding your room and going straight to bed. At the other end, there’s quite a difference between leaving for the airport after breakfast and having almost another full day before your flight home.
Head east and the counting can get even more interesting. A long-haul trip to Asia might include an overnight flight on the way out and another on the way home. A holiday described as 12 nights could therefore mean only 10 nights’ accommodation and the other two spent somewhere at 35,000 feet.
Those options aren’t automatically better or worse. Sometimes the saving is well worth losing a few hours or a hotel night. Sometimes an extra night at the hotel for a relatively small difference in price wins hands down.
The important thing is to count what you’re actually getting before deciding which holiday offers the better deal.
So yes, a seven-night holiday can indeed be only six nights in situ.
Travel maths. Who knew?
#TravelTips #HolidayPlanning #TravelAdvice #TravelLynStyle
🌴 THAILAND — BANGKOK & KOH SAMUI FAMILY ADVENTURE
Thailand works brilliantly for a family holiday when you mix a few days of exploring with plenty of time to slow down by the sea — and this 14-night trip gives you both.
You’ll start with 4 nights in Bangkok, staying in a Deluxe Family Suite at iSanook Bangkok. There’s time to explore the city at your own pace, plus a Bangkok Backstreets Food Tour with more than 15 tastings included. 🍜
Then you’ll leave the city behind and fly to Koh Samui for 10 nights at Coco Palm Beach Resort, staying in a Quadruple Family Bungalow. You’ll be right by the beach, with plenty of free days for swimming, relaxing and deciding whether doing absolutely nothing counts as a plan. 🌴
Two family-friendly experiences are included while you’re on the island. You can spend half a day at Samui Elephant Home, with drinks, snacks and hotel transfers included, and head out by speedboat on a Pig Island eco tour for snorkelling, lunch and a beach where the resident pigs may well steal some of your holiday photos. 🐘🐷
✈️ Depart London Gatwick on 20th May 2027
🌙 14 nights — Bangkok & Koh Samui
🏨 4 nights iSanook Bangkok — Bed & Breakfast
🌴 10 nights Coco Palm Beach Resort — Bed & Breakfast
🍜 Bangkok Backstreets Food Tour with 15+ tastings
🐘 Half-Day Samui Elephant Home Visit
🐷 Pig Island Snorkelling Eco Tour by Speedboat
✈️ Internal flights included
🚐 Private transfers throughout
🧳 Luggage included
👨👩👧👦 Based on 2 adults & 2 children aged 2–11 at time of travel
💷 £5,925 per family
💳 £120 per person deposit
You get Bangkok’s food, colour and bustle first, then ten nights of island time with some family adventures already taken care of — and enough free days left to make the holiday your own.
Package booked by Travel Lyn Style and organised by Merlin Travel Group Ltd - ATOL 11770
Prices are correct at time of posting and are subject to availability and change. No local taxes applicable at the specified accommodations have been advised at the time of posting.
Included excursions can be swapped or removed on request.
#ThailandFamilyHoliday #KohSamui #FamilyAdventure #TravelLynStyle
