All Features articles – Page 4
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Features5 English vineyards for groups to enjoy together
To celebrate English Wine Week here are five group-friendly vineyards which are sure to entertain groups who like a tipple all year-round.
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Features9 football stadium experiences that offer a glimpse into the beautiful game
Here are nine stadium experiences which take groups behind-the-scenes, pitchside and even on to the roof.
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FeaturesOur fam trip to India changed my outlook on life
Sylvia Saxon, Saxon Group Travel and The New Meridian Association chair, shares a memorable familiarisation trip to India.
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FeaturesA poignant trip to The D-Day Story ahead of 80th anniversary
Gwen Wright, group travel organiser for The Arts Society Cranleigh, tell us about her moving visit to the museum in Southsea, Portsmouth.
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FeaturesA trip of contrasts… our Borneo adventure
GTO Lin Wilson of Solent Events & Leisure/On Tour shares their exciting group adventure to Borneo.
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FeaturesBridgerton: picture-perfect filming locations to visit
As fans of the hit Netflix show enjoy the latest season, here are ten of the most quintessentially British attractions which make an appearance on screen.
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FeaturesThe best things for groups to do in… Middlesex
It may be one of England’s smallest counties, but Middlesex packs a punch when it comes to group-friendly visits.
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FeaturesThe best things for groups to do in and around… Dunkirk, France
Find out why Dunkirk is attracting groups looking for somewhere less-trodden but bountiful with attractions.
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Features30 facts to celebrate 30 years of LeShuttle
As LeShuttle (formerley Eurotunnel Le Shuttle) marks its 30th anniversary in 2024. Here are 30 facts about this remarkable feat of engineering, which highlight its significance, innovation and impact on both sides of the Channel.
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FeaturesGTOs: how our coach drivers go the extra mile
Group travel organisers share their experiences of great coach drivers and the difference they make to day trips and holidays.
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FeaturesThe single supplements debate
We consider all sides of the single supplements debate for groups including how GTOs get around them and hotelier and coach operator perspectives.
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FeaturesFrench Brothers skipper: what I love about my job
Serena De Sousa Dunne has been a skipper with Berkshire-based French Brothers for more than seven years. She shares her favourite area to cruise in and why she loves her job.
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FeaturesNorthern Ireland’s most famous filming locations revealed
Find out which attractions and destinations linked to TV and movies made the top ten most popular places for visitors.
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FeaturesA taster of Shakespeare’s Globe’s story & tour package for groups
We sample Shakespeare’s Globe’s Story & Tour package, as well as its new afternoon tea offer at the Swan Bar & Restaurant.
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FeaturesFrom fam trip to luxurious group river cruise with Scenic
GTO Marian Durbidge organised a river cruise for her group with Scenic after experiencing the luxurious offer during a Reader Club trip.
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FeaturesSingle supplements: tour and coach operators see ‘both sides’
We hear from a tour operator and coach company about balancing the needs of the groups and the hotels.
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FeaturesBlue Badge Guide: why the town of Barnard Castle is great for groups
Blue Badge Guide Tom Keating on group friendly attractions in and around Barnard Castle in County Durham.
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FeaturesSingle supplements: what hoteliers and providers do to help
From offering an allocation of single rooms without extra charges to discussing the matter with groups, we hear from hoteliers about single supplements.
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FeaturesSingle supplements: how group organisers get around them
Some GTOs have actually found a positive side to encouraging their members to share a room.
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FeaturesSingle supplements: what do GTOs think
GTOs have their say on the extra charges for accommodation when it comes to single rooms or single occupancy.