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Travel Department’s week-long holiday – Highlights of Andalucia – seemed irresistible: accommodation and most meals were included, as well as entry to some of the most astonishing historical sites in Europe.

A new venture into the Northern Ireland holiday market for Travel Department has been a success says Stephen Mills, the UK General Manager for the travel business that specialises in guided group holidays, escorted tours and active and adventure holidays.

Our Travel Department guide Martin — he was with us for all guided tours and was exceptionally well informed — shared historic titbits of the region.

Flying from Scotland, Travel Department have brought all of these considerations together, launching brand new Light & Relaxed tours departing throughout 2021.

Travel Department is celebrating 25 years of designing holidays for the curious in 2021 and has already seen positive travel trends for this year among its customers.

Featured excursions across this new range of tours have all been carefully crafted to uncover wonderful places. Whether exploring some of the Algarve's hidden gems or admiring the impressive Dolomites of Italy each tour is packed with incredible experiences.

Silver Travel Advisor has unveiled the shortlist for its 2020 awards after receiving a record 225,000 votes from members of the public.

We’ve collated the top destinations you can visit throughout 2020 over the next ten months to help you decide where to go this year.

Sorrento is a destination for those who take pleasure in the juxtaposition of a city with approbation of the past and the sprouting of the bloom. It took me on a journey, overlooking the Bay of Naples. Sorrento is a land of mysteries, colours, legends and history.

Just a handy 2½-hour flight from Scotland, my boyfriend Chris and I headed from Edinburgh on a memorable trip with package-holiday experts Travel Department.

The rise in solo travellers and growing numbers of females now holidaying alone has prompted the launch and recent expansion of options for solo traveller tours by Travel Department. 

Dispelling the perception that escorted holidays are often too rigid, each itinerary offers customers the best of both worlds with included scheduled group excursions, led by knowledgeable guides, plus free days with the opportunity to explore at guests’ own pace

His appointment comes as the company reveals plans to expand in 2020, with more departures out of Gatwick, Heathrow and Stansted, as well as Bristol, Belfast and Scotland.