News & Views

The latest group travel news & views to help you organise great group trips.

Thursford Christmas Spectacular in Norfolk announces 2019 line-up

Preparations are well under way for the Thursford Christmas Spectacular and organisers have revealed details of what visitors can expect this year.

State-of-the art Hard Rock Cafe opens in Piccadilly Circus

Hard Rock International has opened its doors to a new cafe spanning two floors and 1,900 square metres in Piccadilly Circus’ Criterion Building

Revamp of Kenilworth Castle’s Elizabethan Gardens marks anniversary of royal visit

The project, which includes the addition of a Tudor bowling green, marks the anniversary of the famous 19-day visit to the Warwickshire castle by Queen Elizabeth I.

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Theatre

Joe Pasquale returns for new Some Mothers Do ‘Ave ‘Em tour

Some Mothers Do ‘Ave ‘Em will travel the UK again, with Joe Pasquale returning as the accident-prone Frank Spencer and Sarah Earnshaw as his wife, Betty.

Jamie Wilson & Whoopi Goldberg announce new Sister Act production

Producers Jamie Wilson and Whoopi Goldberg have revealed that Brenda Edwards will star in a rewritten version of Sister Act, opening at the Curve in Leicester, on 21st April 2020.

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Cruise Reviews

Cruise review: Incredible India - a taste of Assam

Cruise writer Jeannine Williamson samples the many flavours of this famous tea-growing region on a voyage down the breath-taking Brahmaputra.

Review: Cultural immersion on Laos river cruise

From Buddhist ceremonies to stunning scenery, Jeannine Williamson finds out why Laos should be on your river cruise agenda.

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HRH The Duchess of Cornwall becomes godmother to Saga’s Spirit of Discovery in Kent

Spirit of Discovery is the first cruise ship to be named at the Port of Dover for more than a decade and the occasion signalled the start of a new era for Saga Cruises.

Carnival Cruise Line’s takes dining to next level on board new Mardi Gras ship

Carnival Cruise Line has said the food and drink offer on board its Mardi Gras ship, which debuts in 2020, will be “unlike anything it has ever offered before”.

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Gardens

Revamp of Kenilworth Castle’s Elizabethan Gardens marks anniversary of royal visit

The project, which includes the addition of a Tudor bowling green, marks the anniversary of the famous 19-day visit to the Warwickshire castle by Queen Elizabeth I.

Alan Titchmarsh opens Welcome building at RHS Garden Wisley in Surrey

RHS Ambassador Alan Titchmarsh has opened the new Welcome building at RHS Garden Wisley with group travel organisers among the first visitors.

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Julie Peasgood's Latest Columns

Garden shows and the pleasures of the Isle of Wight

By Julie Peasgood

A glorious day at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show and why there’s so much for groups on England’s largest island.

Grumpy Group Organiser

Stop! You’re giving group organisers a bad name

By Grumpy Group Organiser

Familiarisation trips should only be attended if you’re definitely interested in the attraction, says Grumpy Group Organiser.

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