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With summer approaching fast if you’ve left it a bit late to sort your summer getaways – we’re here to help! How about a 7 night stay in the beautiful resort town of Marmaris, Turkey at the end of this month from just £185pp! Or a 7 night break in stunning Corfu this May from £355pp? Or, if you’ve got your eye on June, then how about a cultural escape in beautiful Bucharest, Romania from £419pp?

Remember, whenever you book with Charitable Travel you can choose to donate 5% of your total holiday price to the charity of your choice at no extra cost! So what are you waiting for, treat yourself to an amazing break and help support a charity in need today.

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Happy Easter! If you’re looking for a seasonal treat, why not book yourself a fantastic holiday? Our latest offers include a weeklong stay in Giza, Egypt, a 5 night Helsinki, Finland and Tallinn, Estonia twin centre break, and a 7 night Lanzarote, Spain escape.

Plus, in this bank holiday weekend issue, we’ve also got the inside scoop on sustainable West Sweden, amazing news from our charity partners, and a fantastic voluntourism opportunity in sunny Florida.

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Is it really almost Spring already? There’s no better time to get your 2024 travel plans underway! Read on for fantastic offers, including an overnight break in London to watch Hamilton, a 7 night spring escape to Fuerteventura, Spain, and even a women’s-only expedition in Morocco! These great deals are sure to inspire you.

Remember, when you book with us, you can choose to donate 5% of the total holiday price to your choice of charity at no extra cost to you!

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As we start to enjoy lighter and longer days, we’ve got some extra rays of sunshine and hope for you – the newest edition of Charitable Traveller Magazine! This new issue is jam-packed with phenomenal value, from in-depth guides to must-visit destinations around the world, the latest inspiring stories from our charity partners, and all the wanderlust you need to plan an incredible year ahead of travel!

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A new regular feature from Charitable Traveller Magazine, our team of experts answer your travel queries. In the hot seat this month is Melissa Tilling, founder of Charitable Travel

I’m planning to take my family on holiday to southern Spain this summer during the school holidays, but we’d like to take the train from London over a couple of days and I’m confused about how best to book it. Because it’s the school holidays I’m keen to book as early as possible, but I understand some train tickets aren’t available until a couple of months out. I don’t want to miss out on accommodation by waiting until nearer the time we’re due to go, what can I do?

James Balding

Melissa: Train travel to Spain is a really great idea, in support of both reducing carbon emissions and taking a slower approach to travel with the joy that brings. Booking with Charitable Travel means we can offer options with tour operators who can confirm train tickets much further in advance than a customer booking rail-only direct with the train operators. You can plan knowing that your arrangements are firm for both rail and accommodation. 

The other key advantage is that you have support on hand during your journey should a connection be missed by unplanned operational delays. With this help, you’ll never be alone in a rail station with no onward plans. I took a quick look with one of our favourite travel partners who offers an 11-night rail trip including seven nights in Estepona on the Costa del Sol with four nights in stops en route each way to break up the journey, travelling 18 August 2024, and the price for two rooms for two adults and two children under 12 comes in at around £1,479pp. Eleven nights flying came in just £300pp cheaper but created 83% more CO2 emissions and is way less fun!

Speak to our travel experts today to plan your perfect holiday!

Remember – every time you book a break with Charitable Travel you can donate 5% of the price to the charity of your choice for free!
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A new regular feature from Charitable Traveller Magazine, our team of experts answer your travel queries. In the hot seat this month is Melissa Tilling, founder of Charitable Travel

I've recently started volunteering in my local community, mostly with animals and wildlife. I'm really interested in working with exotic wildlife - do you know of anywhere I can do this on holiday? And would I need to have a work visa or specific qualifications to do so? I'm open to ideas, I'd just like to do some good on my next trip!

Verity Jones

Melissa:  For volunteering with exotic wildlife on your holiday, it’s essential to choose programmes that prioritise the welfare of animals and have a positive impact on conservation efforts. Charitable Travel has a clear policy on proper engagement with wildlife which means, among other points, no contact so please be mindful of that. Destinations such as Costa Rica, South Africa, India and Thailand offer opportunities to work nearby wildlife under carefully guided conditions. Requirements vary by programme; some may require specific skills, while others provide training on-site.

 A work visa might not be necessary for volunteer work, but this depends on the destination’s regulations.
Always check visa requirements and the credentials of the volunteering programme to ensure it aligns with ethical and sustainable practices. Charitable Travel has a range of volunteering opportunities for while you’re on holiday. 

Speak to our travel experts today to plan your perfect holiday!

Remember – every time you book a break with Charitable Travel you can donate 5% of the price to the charity of your choice for free!
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If you’re looking for something to brighten up these dreary February days, then we’ve got plenty of cheer in the Charitable Traveller Report! In this new issue, you’ll find plenty to inspire you with great deals departing in April including a 7 night Easter school holiday escape to the Algarve, Portugal, a 7 night romantic break in beautiful Antalya, Turkey, and a 3 night cultural getaway in Florence, Italy.

Plus, exciting reads from Charitable Traveller Magazine, new guides for Northern European destinations from our travel experts Lizzi and Melissa, and inspiring travel and charity news!

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Do you have a burning travel question? Maybe you’re looking for some inspiration to help you plan your next holiday, or maybe you want to understand what ATOL protection means. Our team of expert travel agents and staff are here to help with all your travel needs!

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A new regular feature from Charitable Traveller Magazine, our team of experts answer your travel queries. In the hot seat this month is Melissa Tilling, founder of Charitable Travel

My parents are celebrating their golden wedding anniversary next year and I’d love to treat them to a long weekend away to celebrate. They love Italy, France, good food and interesting, family-run places to stay, and I’d like to go somewhere we can ideally reach by train. It’d need to be during the school holidays – not necessarily the summer – as also joining us would be my seven-year-old daughter and my sister’s five-year-old daughter. In total, we’d be six adults and two children. Our budget for the whole party is £4,000 for travel and accommodation. What do you suggest? 

Richard Miller,Suffolk

Melissa: Consider celebrating your parents’ anniversary in Provence, a picturesque region in south-eastern France. Here, you can explore historic towns like Avignon and Arles, indulge in Provençal cuisine, and enjoy family-friendly outdoor activities in the beautiful countryside. Accommodations in family-run guesthouses or countryside villas provide an authentic experience but equally charming hotels are an option.

Accessible by taking the Eurostar to Paris and then a high-speed TGV train to Avignon or Marseille, the journey could be broken with a stay in Paris too.
Alternatively, Tuscany, in Italy, would also be great. Explore cities like Florence, Siena, and Pisa, enjoy Italian cuisine, and visit local vineyards for wine tasting. Travel by train from the UK to Milan and then switch to regional trains taking you to various Tuscan cities. Family-run agriturismos or smaller friendly hotels in Tuscany offer charming and authentic stays. Train travel allows you to enjoy scenic views along the way, but Italy would most likely need an overnight en route to make the journey easier.

Speak to our travel experts today to plan your perfect holiday!

Remember – every time you book a break with Charitable Travel you can donate 5% of the price to the charity of your choice for free!
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Got a travel consumer query or need some help finding your next dream holiday? Send your questions to our resident travel expert, Melissa Tilling, founder of Charitable Travel and she’ll answer them here

 I was away on holiday in Peru when I was notified by the tour operator I was travelling with that they’d gone into administration, yet I still had various elements of my holiday to do, let alone get my return flight home. In this situation, what are my rights and what service should I expect to receive?

Alice Goodlife

Melissa:  That must have been very stressful. I hope you booked through a travel agent and tour operator because your rights and expected services depend on how you booked your holiday. For UK travellers with an ATOL- (Air Travel Organisers’ Licensing) protected package, the Civil Aviation Authority should ensure you can complete your holiday and arrange your return flight. This protection prevents you from being stranded or facing financial loss due to the operator’s insolvency.
Under EU Package Travel Regulations which remains adopted legislation in the UK), similar protections apply, mandating tour operators to have insolvency measures for refunds and repatriation. Check too if your travel insurance covers the operator’s financial failure, which might cover additional costs or offer refunds for services not provided.
If these protections don’t apply, contact your embassy or consulate for assistance, although they typically don’t cover travel costs. Should you need to self-arrange a return journey, paying by credit card offers
potential recourse under the Consumer Credit Act’s Section 75, which might cover the costs. In essence, your protection hinges on your holiday’s booking details and any travel insurance you hold, highlighting the
importance of understanding these aspects for such situations. Professional travel agents, like Charitable Travel, will support you navigate this situation.

Speak to our travel experts today to plan your perfect holiday!

Remember – every time you book a break with Charitable Travel you can donate 5% of the price to the charity of your choice for free!
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This is a feature from Issue 20 of Charitable Traveller.
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Looking for your next getaway? We’re here to help! This edition we’ve got some fantastic offers for you – from a 7 night escape in Marrakech, Morocco, a 4 night city break in Athens, Greece, or a 7 night Girona, Spain trip by rail.

Remember, wherever you choose to visit, you can donate 5% of your total holiday price to the charity of your choice at no extra cost. So what are you waiting for? Book your next escape and make a difference today!

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Treat yourself to some New Year’s cheer by booking a wonderful holiday with us and supporting the charities you care about for free! This January, if winter’s biting and you’re desperate for sun, why not treat yourself to a last-minute 7 night winter sun getaway in Tenerife, Spain next month from just £575pp!

Get in touch with our travel experts today to book your place now and avoid missing out on incredible savings! If that’s not quite your vibe, consider a 7 night rail adventure in Frankfurt and the Black Forest, Germany or a 7 night luxury escape in Dreams Natura Resort & Spa, Mexico – with big savings as part of the Join the Club promotion!

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