Welcome to our News and Travel Hub, a one-stop destination to explore our latest news and to source useful travel advice and tips.In March 2020, we began offering a free holiday advice service to assist travellers during the pandemic we still offer this service today! This free travel advice service is available to clients, their acquaintances, and Brewood residents.

A River Cruise to Remember

Christmas on the Danube By Gilly Bachelor, Travel Expert This year will be my first Christmas away from home—the first…

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Why a GHIC is Just as Important as your Passport

A colleague and good friend of mine has just returned from a cruise around Northern Europe. She was travelling with her…

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Celebrating Three Years as a CLIA Cruise Master

We are absolutely delighted to share that Gilly Bachelor achieved the highest level of training within the CLIA Cruise…

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Rediscover the Red Sea and Suez Canal in 2027

By Gilly Bachelor, Travel Expert Some travel experiences stay with you forever. For me, one of those was sailing…

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TUI & Jet2 Holidays Summer 2027 Now Live

Exciting news! Both TUI and Jet2holidays have just launched their Summer 2027 programmes, giving holidaymakers the…

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EU Entry/Exit System: First Week Insights

The EU’s Entry/Exit System (EES) officially launched on 12 October 2025. It replaces manual passport stamping with…

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new Van Guru Office

We’re having a major makeover!

Office Refurbishment Update – Nearing the Finish Line! It’s hard to believe it’s been over six years since we first…

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New EU Travel Rules | Entry Exit System (EES)

Big changes are coming if you’re planning to holiday in Europe over the next few years — and it’s important that you…

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Beware of Fake ETIAS Websites!

By Gilly Bachelor, Online fraudsters are cashing in on confusion around Europe’s new travel systems, as dozens of fake…

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Travelling to the USA Soon? Read This First.

Advisory Travel Notice from Gilly Bachelor Whilst we are liaising directly with our clients, I’m mindful that many…

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Why We’re Thriving – And Why I’ll Never Take It for Granted…

By Gilly Bachelor I’ve had countless conversations with fellow travel professionals lately, and many are saying the…

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Family Holiday’s Beyond the Beach: Swapping Sun Loungers for Canadian Adventures

For many years, the classic “family holiday” has meant a week in the sunshine at a beach resort with all inclusive.…

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