If you’re looking to get away in September, you’re in luck. There are very few holiday destinations that don’t impress during the first month of autumn. It’s shoulder season all …
Staff Travel Diaries: Dubai
Hi Claire, tell us a little about yourself, what you do at Barrhead Travel and your trip to Dubai? I work within the Business Development Team and I was given …
How to spend a stopover in Iceland
Iceland is a destination that is bucket list worthy and easily achievable. Not only because it is just two and a half hours from the UK, but also because it’s …
Independence of the Seas Refurbishment
Launched in 2008, the much-loved 3,634-passenger Independence of the Seas is the third and final incarnation of Royal Caribbean’s ground-breaking Freedom-class ships – once the largest in the world before …
An architectural guide to Rome
Rome is a remarkably stunning city and is home to some of the world’s most notable and historically important buildings. From ancient ruins to Baroque churches, Rome has made its …
5 of the best hotels with waterparks in Europe
If you’ve got children – especially children under 12 – then selecting a hotel with plenty of activities is a must when going on holiday. And what better way to …
Introducing the AmaMagna
The multi-award winning river cruise company AmaWaterways will launch a new river vessel in 2019 that is set to be the largest in Europe. To be named AmaMagna, the behemoth …
A beginner’s guide to Saint Lucia
Like all Caribbean islands, Saint Lucia is adorned with beautiful white sands that slowly fade into crystal-clear azure waves. Then when you head away from the coast and arrive inland …
5 of the best street markets in Kuala Lumpur
While Kuala Lumpur is one of South East Asia’s most modern hubs, the traditional street market is still an important part of the city’s culture and visiting one is a …
Cruising the Mississippi River
The Mississippi River is the second longest river in the United States after the Missouri River. From northern Minnesota, ‘Ol’ Man River’ flows for 2,340 miles and passes through, or borders, …