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November 2021 Newsletter

Northern Lights in Scotland, 3 ways to get a cheaper holiday and much more 😊 our newsletter best bits - with travel tips, inspiration, and giveaways. All you need to plan your next supported holiday or travel with the UK's number 1 company for all things care and accessible tourism.

Highlights: 

• November dates for your diary
• Fireworks & Light Festivals
• Northern Lights & Dark Sky Park
• Travel Tip: 3 ways to get a cheaper holiday
• Travel News
• Interesting Reads: blogs and more
• Destination of the Month: Dundee
• Where We've Been: October
• Altogether Travel News
• November Giveaway
• Accessibility Feature: Euan's Guide Access Survey 2021

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November dates for your diary

Pride of Britain Awards - Fri 5 Nov

The Pride of Britain Awards celebrates achievements of truly remarkable people who make our world a better place. Screened on ITV click here to find out more. 

National Family Caregivers Month

Taking time to recognise, give praise and support the people who dedicate their time, often unpaid, caring for a family member in need. We must never underestimate the strength that caregivers have for providing support for their loved ones. Click here for help, info and resources from Carers Trust. *Plus read on to check out our November Giveaway...

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Fireworks & Light Festivals

As there are fireworks and light festivals happening across the UK, we thought we’d include some helpful links, whatever you have planned. Lumiere – UK’s largest outdoor light festival in Durham click here. For 2021 Visit England’s Top 8 fireworks displays click here. For firework, sparkler and bonfire safety advice click here. RSPCA advice for pets and fireworks click here.

If you’re in the Christmas spirit… 45 UK Christmas Light Trails 2021 click here. 

Northern Lights & Dark Sky Park

The best time to see the Northern Lights in Scotland is mid Oct - mid March. Click here for Visit Scotland's top locations to catch a glimpse of this natural phenomenon yourself. With low light pollution, a clear night sky becomes alive with rainbows of light in all colours, shapes and patterns. For best chances you want to avoid any times with cloud or a full moon. Also, Galloway Forest Park is one of the best places to stargaze in Europe (the UK’s first Dark Sky Park in 2009).

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Travel Tip -3 ways to get a cheaper holiday

There are a few things to think about when you want to get away.

1. Avoiding ‘peak travel times’ is a must, like busier school holiday times in summer and spring.

2. Another tip is mid-week usually gives you the best deal – as hotels know most people like a weekend break, their nightly rates go up a bit at the weekend.

3. It’s also a good idea to check if there is a major event happening in town – for sport, a music gig or convention – as this increases demand with hotels filling up. Nightly rates may increase, especially if located near the venue. Glasgow has been expecting 25,000 visitors due to attend COP26 this month (UN Climate Change Conference) including nearly 200 nations and 120 heads of state, which will also impact travel in the area.

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Travel News

For 20 Best Travel Podcasts you could be listening to right now, click here.

With UK Gov travel list opening up international travel destinations for UK holidaymakers, click here for latest guidance.

Thomas Cook archive goes online - the collection with items dating back to 1858 is now home in Leicester, where Thomas Cook founded his travel company click here for full article.

Get the best view in New York with the new Summit One Vanderbilt observation deck now open, spanning the top 4 floors of the tower. With glass lifts and glass-bottomed 'sky boxes' 324m above Madison Avenue. You can visit during the day or at sunset, with options from using the lift to a dining experience. Definitely some amazing photo opportunities ...if you don't mind heights!

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Interesting Reads

The Life Quadriplegic - we were introduced to Alex’s blog when he got in touch for us to support a cruise holiday. Click here to check out his blog with posts and reviews.

You don’t want to miss articles and tips from Disability Horizons – an online disability lifestyle magazine. Click here to read about comedian Rosie Jones returning with second series exploring accessible activities in the UK. For trip ideas and to catch up click here for Channel 4’s Mission: Accessible.

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Destination of the Month: Dundee

One of our most well-travelled customers Ewan took a short break to Dundee in October, with his regular Holiday Companion Alan. Arriving by train they soon were settled in at their hotel and began exploring the city. The guys took in a show at Caird Hall and visited The V&A, the cinema to see the new 007 movie and some pubs. You can see some of his holiday snaps below.

Have you visited V&A Dundee yet? Scotland’s design museum click here for video and click here for more Dundee ideas from Visit Scotland. 

Made in Scotland Tours

Altogether Travel are proud to partner with a tour guide company. They can offer private and bespoke full day, half day and extended tours to meet your interests and requirements. If you are interested and would like to find out more (including Sample Tours) please get in touch with us click here.  

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Where We've Been

In addition to Ewan’s break in Dundee, destinations such as Southend-on-Sea, Jamaica, York, and Leeds are among places we’ve supported people to travel and enjoy a holiday recently.

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Altogether Travel News

As part of working to update our website, click here to check out our new Downloads section – here you can find our Destination Guides including a few for Scotland with Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness and also London, Liverpool and Dublin.

Where would you like our next guide to be for? Please get in touch and we can work on it. 

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November Giveaway

During National Family Caregivers Month, we want to show our appreciation for your dedication to a loved one or if someone supports you - with the chance to win a £50 gift card. Get in touch with us and nominate someone you feel deserves a gift. This gift card can be for their favourite store, restaurant or online retailer. So we want to hear from you - click here to get in touch or reach out on social media.

You'll find us at

• Facebook - @holidaycompanions
• Twitter - @altogethertrav
• Instagram - altogether_travel 

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Accessibility Feature - Euan's Guide Access Survey 2021

Our friends at Euan’s Guide are conducting research if you are interested in having your voice heard. The Euan’s Guide Access Survey is the largest and longest running survey of its kind, now live for 2021 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,

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