Highlights:
- June dates for your diary
- Summer Events UK
- Free things to do UK
- City Breaks
- Travel Tip: Our community shares...
- Travel News
- Our Reommendations: shows, blogs and more
- Destination of the Month: Bath
- Where We've Been: May
- Altogether Travel News
- June Giveaway
- Accessibility Feature: Accessible Gardening & plant ideas that can deter midges
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June dates for your diary
Diabetes Week 13-19 June
This Diabetes Week, let’s celebrate you, the millions of people going through the same things, and everyone who’s there to support you along the way click here for more.
International Picnic Day – Sat 18
June
It’s an opportunity to take a break from your daily routine and enjoy some time in the great outdoors. Choose to pack some sandwiches, or café seating in the sun – sure that counts 😊 happy picnicking everyone!
Summer Events UK
If you’re wondering what’s happening this summer, check out ideas for all kinds of events – for Scotland click here including Dandelion Festivals celebrating creativity, The Royal Highland show and the Borders Book Festival in Melrose. For England click here including the return of Wimbledon, carnival season and the St Annes on Sea Kite Festival. Discover events in Wales click here and Northern Ireland click here.
Free things to do UK
There are so many options across the UK to check out and visit without entry tickets 😊 pair it with a picnic day and you’re sorted. Free things to do in Scotland click here, in England click here, in Wales click here, and in Northern Ireland click here.
City Breaks
A city break is the ideal way to experience local culture, food and get away for a few days. We’ve had a lot of interest for European cities and throughout the UK. For some inspiration click here for 18 Best City Breaks in Europe, and click here for details of Accessible Cities study with video.
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Travel Tip – Fragile label
At airport check in, ask for a fragile label for your suitcase – this means extra care should be taken with your bag, plus it gets placed on the top of other luggage.
At your destination your bag will be one of
the first to arrive at baggage claim. Securely attaching something unique to
your suitcase handle (like a coloured shoelace or ribbon) will also make it
easier to spot.
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Travel News
Disney cruises are set to sail from Southampton in summer 2023. Each trip is full of themed entertainment, featuring characters and scenery from the beloved films click here to read more.
Top Guides at Attractions - 10 UK attractions announced where guides bring history to life click here for full article.
Destinations Scrap Restrictions - The independent newspaper summarises destinations that have scrapped travel restrictions, regardless of vaccination status click here to read more and click here for current UK Gov travel advice.
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Our Recommendations
Yes Theory make videos on YouTube with fun challenges while travelling the world, spreading positivity and encouraging people to connect with others click here for throwing a dart at a map and seeing where it leads them.
Condé Nast Traveller Podcast – Escape Routes is our new podcast showcasing some of our favourite places, read aloud by the writers who penned them click here for where you can listen.
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Destination of the Month: Bath
Barbara was delighted to jet off
with Companion Shirley for a fun-filled trip away, collecting their hire car
after landing. First stop was Bath – staying in comfort at the Hilton hotel the
ladies enjoyed exploring the local area for a few days. Next up was Longleat
Estate and Safari Park – staying in on-site accommodation to maximise their
time each day and experience visiting the animals. The fancy breakfast hamper
was lovely. Finally, they had an overnight in Bristol before flying home. Check
out some of her holiday photos:
Bath is an elegant city full of traditional heritage and contemporary culture. Built for relaxation, this has been a wellbeing destination since Roman times from the ancient Roman Baths (90% accessible by wheelchair) to the thoroughly modern Thermae Bath Spa, which houses the only natural thermal hot springs in Britain you can bathe in. To find out more things to do in Bath click here and for accessibility details click here.
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Where We've Been
May has been packed again with brilliant supported breaks –
Bath included. We’ve also been to Yorkshire by coach for Emmerdale The Village
tour, Dundee with the V&A plus car hire to explore surrounding area -
lovely St Andrews, Lanzarote for some sun and local favourites such as Rancho
Texas, Majorca with accessible beaches, Centre Parcs filled with fun, and
Liverpool – ideal for music fans and Mersey river cruise.
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Altogether Travel News
We are delighted to be highlighted on Holibreak+ click here to check out their website for further details.
We have also now partnered with Vrbo – a worldwide self-catering holiday accommodation platform. Vrbo has a vast network of properties found along beaches, in the countryside or in cities and offer all the privacy of home.
We have access to more properties than any other company click here to let us know your holiday ideas.
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June Giveaway
With more busy months ahead, any bookings made in June will receive £50 off their holiday 😊
If you’re interested in getting away later this year or thinking ahead to next, we’re happy to look into your ideas click here to get in touch.
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Accessibility Feature - Accessible Gardening
With summer upon us, for many pottering in the garden is the activity that makes us happiest click here to read on, with top tips and suggestions for accessible gardening tools.
For plant ideas that can deter midges click here to find out more.
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Thank you for staying connected with us and we would love to hear from you! Any ideas, questions or travel tips then click here to get in touch.
Take care,
Altogether Travel
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