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Oliver has recently returned from Thailand after travelling with Intrepid on their Essential Southern Thailand 18 - 35s tour, visiting Bangkok, Koh Samui, Khao Sok National Park and Phuket. With direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Bangkok with Thai Airways, he enjoyed a smooth, relaxed and non-stop journey. Here's Oliver's diary from his adventure: Day 1 - Bangkok We started by meeting our leader and a group dinner in Bangkok’s Chinatown. Here we learnt about each

Nick has just returned from an unforgettable journey through India, filled with iconic sights and incredible experiences. One of the biggest highlights was spotting tigers in the wild, a rare experience that made his adventure even more extraordinary. Nick shared the following: "Ultimate destinations and particularly Chantelle delivered everything exactly as it said on the tin. Many thanks and I will be back." We’re so grateful for his wonderful feedback and beautiful photos,

We're so excited to share that Leonor has been selected as part of the very first cohort of Audley Travel’s Future Faces of Luxury Travel Training Programme! Audley received a phenomenal response to the programme and selected just 20 talented professionals they believe will help shape the future of luxury travel — and Leonor is proud to be one of them. The programme has been designed to: Elevate expertise in luxury travel, providing practical tools and insights that can be ap

We are incredibly proud to share that Leonor has successfully passed her Level 4 Sales Executive Qualification, a fantastic achievement and an important career milestone. Leonor started her Level 4 Sales Executive course with AS Training in November 2023, when she joined the Ultimate Destinations team, and has shown great commitment throughout her journey. She recently completed and passed her end-point assessment, one of the most challenging stages of the apprenticeship and

We are thrilled to share that we have been awarded Carrier's Luxury Specialist Endorsement ! Ultimate Destinations is proud to have been awarded Carrier’s Luxury Specialist Endorsement, a prestigious endorsement designed to elevate luxury travel professionals by highlighting their expertise and credibility, recognising the close relationship we have built over many years and our proven expertise in luxury travel. With over 40 years of heritage, Carrier is widely recognised as

We’re excited to introduce our new online brochure, The Agenda 2026 , created in partnership with Carrier — a fresh source of inspiration for the year ahead. As a new year unfolds, it brings with it fresh beginnings and endless possibility. We’re delighted to introduce our latest campaign, a carefully curated collection of holiday inspiration for the year to come. Inside, you’ll find a snapshot of the extraordinary experiences we can create together. Consider this your travel

I have recently returned from the Maldives, and yes it is real … almost too perfect to believe !  I was invited by Van Isacker Exclusive for a 5 day educational trip to the Maldives, visiting two 5 star resorts along with other travel agents from across the UK. I couldn’t believe when I read the email, a bucket list destination, and I was being offered the chance to visit… it felt like a dream ! I flew with British Airways from Heathrow on a direct flight to Male, my very fir

We're absolutely thrilled to share some brilliant news - our very own Leonor has been named AS Training's 'Apprentice of the Month' for October! Leonor is undertaking her Sales Executive Level 4 Apprenticeship with AS Training whilst working with us at Ultimate Destinations, and she's been absolutely exceptional throughout. Michelle Van Sprang, Managing Director at AS Training, had this to say about Leonor: "Your commitment to your Sales Executive Level 4 Apprenticeship has b

On Tuesday 28 October, with the support of Audley Travel, we hosted a cruise-inspired afternoon tea at the beautiful Chenies Manor House in Rickmansworth, bringing together 53 guests for an afternoon of exploration and inspiration. In addition to Audley Travel, we were delighted to welcome six leading cruise partners: Oceania Cruises, AE Expeditions, Aqua Expeditions, APT, Hebridean Island Cruises and Explora Journeys - each sharing their unique approach to luxury cruising.

Michael and Oliver at Amber Fort Father and son duo, Michael and Oliver, recently travelled through India’s famous Golden Triangle with Intrepid – taking in Delhi, Jaipur and Agra. Here’s Oliver’s diary from their adventure. Day 1: Delhi After checking into the hotel we started with a group meeting and dinner to get to know our guide and the others in the group. Day 2: Delhi We began the day with a guided tour of Old Delhi, visiting India’s oldest mosque and a Gurdwara, where

We’re excited to share our brand-new online brochure, Beach, Bliss & Then Some , created in partnership with Carrier. Across these pages, you’ll find much-loved coastal escapes – places where sun, sand and sea are just the beginning. Think calm mornings by the water, little-known coves to explore and seaside spots made for unwinding, reconnecting and indulging in exactly what you want from your holiday. No matter where your journeys take you, there’s something to be said for

I popped into Ultimate Destinations to discuss a family cruise I was thinking about, and Chantelle, Alan and Leonor were all really helpful from the start. They found me a really competitive offer for an MSC cruise on the Virtuosa - a fantastic 15-day itinerary from Southampton taking in Spain, Portugal and the Mediterranean. They talked me through all the details - the ship itself, the itinerary, and lots of ins and outs of the cruise world which were all new to me. What

We were thrilled to appear in Chorleywood Magazine’s Autumn edition, in an article celebrating Village Day on 12 July. Alan and Leonor had such a great time meeting local residents, catching up with other businesses and soaking up the atmosphere of this brilliant community event. Moments like these remind us why we love being part of Chorleywood. A big thank you to Chorleywood Magazine for featuring us. Copies are available in the shop – pop in and have a look!

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We’re delighted to share our latest online brochure, Our World for Tailor-Made Tours , created in partnership with Carrier. This brand-new collection opens the door to some of the world’s most extraordinary experiences: road trips along California’s golden coast, rail journeys through Canada’s snowy peaks, the lush forests of Sri Lanka, multi-country tours through Asia, or island-hopping closer to home in the Mediterranean. It’s a brochure dedicated to travel that’s thoughtfu

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