January 2022 Newsletter
Travel tips for airports and flights, Ireland road trip and much more - our newsletter best bits, with travel tips, inspiration and giveaways 😊 Happy 2022! We wish you all the best and looking ahead might have you thinking about what you'd like to do and where to explore... why not beat the January blues by getting a holiday quote and looking forward to your next break with us?
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:
- January dates for your diary
- 70 Good New Year's Resolutions ideas
- Best Holiday Destinations in 2022
- Best Travel Books
- Travel insurance
- Travel Tip: Our community shares...
- Travel News
- Our Recommendations: shows, blogs and more
- Destination of the Month: Dublin
- Where We've Been: December
- Altogether Travel News
- January Giveaway
- Accessibility
Feature: Blue Badge Access Awards 2022
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January dates for your diary
World Braille Day – 4 Jan
Commemorating the birth of Louis Braille in 1809. At the age
of 15 he invented a universal system for reading and writing to be used by
people who are blind or visually impaired, publishing the first Braille book
when he was 20.
Houseplant Week UK – Jan 10-16th
Celebrating houseplants and the best of indoor gardening. For houseplant ideas and tips click here find out more like houseplants boost mood and which can fit your personality.
Burns Night – 25 Jan
Combining haggis, whisky and poetry with lots of fun and laughter. Big Burns Supper festival click here returns for 2022 with expanded line-up of comedy and music. To find out more about Robert Burns and 6 top attractions click here While you visit the Robert Burns Birthplace museum why not check out the nearby area or popular Ayr beach? Want to find out what a Burns Supper is? Click here from Visit Scotland.
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70 Good New Year's Resolutions ideas
Best Holiday Destinations in 2022
Thinking about the year ahead, what are your holiday ideas? If you’re not too sure yet click here for Best Holiday Destinations in 2022 including Oslo, Menorca, Jersey and so much more.
Even if you haven’t got tickets
for the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, how about taking in the atmosphere
there or watching sport in a local pub?
Also did you know many people ask us to suggest some holiday ideas based on their interests? Just another way we’re happy to help for your next adventure or short break 😊
Best Travel Books
Check out 2021’s Best Travel Books – including Epic Train Journeys by Minisha Rajesh, and Park Life: Around the World in 50 Parks by Tom Chesshyre click here to read on.
Travel insurance - If you're looking to get sorted for the year ahead with annual cover (even with a UK holiday can be worthwhile) click here for a quote. We advise to always check any details to ensure it’s comprehensive cover, as the cheapest option isn't always the best to go for.
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Travel Tip – Airports, Flights and
Packing
This month we have 2 videos for you – for 50 airport and flight hacks click here.
Check out these packing tips from organisation expert Marie Kondo click here for 2 min video. Did you watch her Netflix series too? We hope these are helpful for your next journey!
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Travel News
National Geographic Traveller Photography Competition 2021 click here for winner photos and more.
6 Brilliant UK Places not in the guidebooks click here for full article.
2022 Travel Advice - from boosters to Brexit click here for article details. You can now get your booster details on your vaccine evidence letter.
2022 the year for Wellness Tourism click here to read on. Wellness Tourism is travel associated with the pursuit of maintaining or enhancing one’s personal wellbeing. Every destination has something unique to offer – to find out more click here.
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Our Recommendations
50 best books to read while travelling click here to check out for 2022.
Download and Buckle Up - these are the Best Podcasts for your next road trip click here.
Race Across the World – 2 series on BBC iPlayer with travellers choosing any route they like, but no flights or smartphones allowed. The first series has teams racing from Greenwich to Singapore, and for series 2 from Mexico City to reach the most southerly city in the world – Ushuaia in Argentina. Click here to check it out. Dynamic duos have been applying to take part in a third season, so it's a good time to catch up!
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Destination of the Month: Dublin
Dublin is a great choice for a change of surroundings and only about an hours flight away or a ferry trip from Liverpool. Some Dublin highlights include: Literary Dublin with the ancient Book of Kells at Trinity College, amazing Long Room like a setting from Harry Potter, Ha’penny Bridge has one of Dublin’s most lovely of views, Oscar Wilde memorial at pretty Georgian Merrion Square garden, and visiting the National Gallery of Ireland.
Click here for how to have a perfect day in Dublin without spending a euro.
We have supported many driving
holidays over the years, and Ireland has been a popular choice. With the car
there are lots of ferry options, including from Cairnryan in Scotland to
Belfast in 2h 15m, or Holyhead in Wales to Dublin in 3h 30m. Some top routes
have included: Dublin, Bray, Cork, Killarney and heading up north to Belfast
and surrounding areas.
Emerald miles – The Wild Atlantic
Way takes your road trip along the West Coast of Ireland (look out for the
clear road markings - a white wave on a blue background) and can visit
Killarney National Park or Kylemore Abbey (Galway) set in the forest.
Did you know we have a Dublin guide in our Downloads section? Click here to check it out.
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Where We've Been
In December people enjoyed holidays in Scarborough, Edinburgh and Aviemore for some festive fun. Despite our holidays running from June last year, we still racked up a fabulous 26 different destinations! We visited some a few times in 2021, plus many people are sorted for their holidays this year - even as far as November! We're delighted to continue supporting you to have brilliant holiday and travel experiences. Check out their holiday photos below:
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Altogether Travel News
As you may know, last year we adopted an Elephant family, partnering with the Born Free Foundation - a world-renowned and respected animal welfare and conservation charity. This year we want to hear from you – which animal can we adopt for 2022? Click here for their website. Will it be? Lion, Tiger, Orangutan, Rhino, Pangolin, Moon Bear, Leopard, Giraffe, Gorilla, Cheetah, Orca, Chimpanzee, Ethiopian Wolf, or again the Elephant.
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January Giveaway
To kick off the new year, anyone
who books in January 2022 get £50 off their holiday! Click here to get in
touch.
Why not follow us?
- Facebook - @holidaycompanions
- Twitter - @altogethertrav
- Instagram - altogether_travel
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Accessibility Feature -
Nominations - BBAA 2022
This month is the last opportunity to get involved with the
Blue Badge Access Awards 2022 – the only dedicated global award scheme
promoting stylish accessibility across hotels, restaurants and other venues.
Click here to read more and check out award categories. Nominations close 1 Feb
and the Awards ceremony will be held on 28 Apr 2022.
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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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