More top picks – Page 34
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InterviewVanessa Hurdle: overcoming hurdles together
We speak to Vanessa Hurdle, secretary of Reading Borough Council’s Staff Club about socialising and expecting the unexpected.
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Features5 special interest holidays for 2020
Whether your group is into dancing, arts & crafts or photography, there’s a holiday to suit all interests - here’s a few of our favourites.
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GLT AwardsWe talk to: Group Leisure & Travel Awards host, Martin Bayfield
Martin Bayfield, co-host of the Group Leisure & Travel Awards 2019 on Wednesday 9th October, talks travel, funny stories and shares his favourite places.
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GLT AwardsMeet the 2019 GTO of the Year Award® finalists
Find out more about the final four in the running for this year’s Group Travel Organiser of the Year Award®, the winner of which will be presented at the Group Leisure & Travel Awards on 9th October.
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FeaturesChristmas planning: a round-up of some top trips to celebrate the festive season
We’ve already covered loads of top Christmas experiences for groups in our August edition here, but with so many new announcements to look forward to over the coming months, we’ve rounded-up a few of our favourites.
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FeaturesHard Rock Cafe Piccadilly Circus launches with grand opening party
Where else would you bump into Gloria Hunniford, Slipknot’s Sid Wilson and more Love Island stars than you can imagine? The grand opening of the Hard Rock Cafe Piccadilly Circus of course.
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Features8 top sights of Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia is full of wonder and excitement and there are lots of options for group holidays.
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FeaturesCruise Month: Why this year’s theme of sustainability is so important
With September being Cruise Month, expert Jane Archer explores why one of this year’s themes, sustainability, is so important to the cruise industry.
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InterviewInterview: Joe Thomas on his new role in What’s In A Name?, awkward dinner parties and his love of comedy
Joe Thomas is enjoying making a meal of What’s In A Name?, the international hit play centred around a Moroccan supper.
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InterviewSharron & Geoff Cox: husband & wife team
The couple make quite the organised team; we caught up with Sharron to find out about where they go and why they love what they do.
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FeaturesGroup organisers on making friends and bringing people together
With September officially marking Friendship Month, we speak to group travel organisers to find out how being part of a group has forged strong friendships and close bonds.
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FeaturesTop tips for getting the most from visiting the Group Leisure & Travel Show
With interest building towards the Group Leisure & Travel Show 2019 on 10th October in Milton Keynes, we asked readers to tell us how they get the most from visiting the event and to share their advice so you can too.
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FeaturesMy top 10: Blenheim Palace’s head of house & collections shares her favourite paintings to see
Kate Ballenger, head of house and collections at Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire has selected her ten favourite paintings for visitors to look out for on a tour of the State Rooms and the Private Apartments.
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FeaturesA first-timer’s guide to booking a group ski trip
With a suitable ski area, travel and accommodation to consider, arranging your group’s ski holiday can seem like an uphill battle. We share some handy tips to help everyone book a successful ski trip.
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FeaturesJane Austen attractions to coincide with ITV drama Sanditon
Hampshire may see a surge in interest later when an adaptation of the author’s unfinished novel Sanditon hits the TV screens. Here are some key Jane Austen attractions for inspiration.
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FeaturesA selection of 2020 themed cruises to match the interests of your group
Themed cruises are perfect for groups with common interests who want to enjoy time on board, and ashore. There are so many to choose from – here are just a few for next year.
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FeaturesEnjoy spring displays at RHS gardens in 2020
Spring is the perfect time for a group garden visit; with a choice of the four RHS locations as well as a number of events, here’s all you need to know for planning next year’s outings.
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FeaturesA round-up of the latest Christmas panto casting announcements…oh yes it is!
Find out who will be treading the boards as some much-loved pantomime characters across the UK this year, promising puns galore, glitzy costumes and plenty of festive fun.
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FeaturesIn pictures: The UK’s top 6 steam railway journeys
It’s full steam ahead as vintage trains from Scotland, England and Wales all make the list, perfect for a group day out on the tracks.
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FeaturesWhat’s new for groups in… Aberdeen
In the first installment of a new series looking at the latest attractions, events and exhibitions for groups, we focus on Aberdeen, a haven of culture just north of the border.


