The Travel Gem

16/03/2025

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Budapest captivates you with its stunning architecture, rich history, and vibrant culture. I’ve been lucky to visit twice, once with my daughter in October for a long weekend and again in March for her birthday with my husband and son. Each visit offered something unique, from crisp autumn walks t...

11/03/2025

🌴 Luxury Barbados Escape – The Gatehouse at Pavilion Grove 🌴

Looking for the perfect Caribbean getaway? The Gatehouse at Pavilion Grove is a stunning 2-bedroom villa on Barbados’ exclusive Platinum Coast – ideal for couples, friends, or small families seeking a touch of luxury. 🌊✨

🏡 What Awaits You?
✔ 2 Stylish Bedrooms – Comfort and elegance in paradise
✔ Private Plunge Pool – Relax in your own secluded retreat
✔ Open-Plan Living – Spacious and beautifully designed
✔ Prime Location – Close to Holetown’s top restaurants & shops
✔ Beach Within Walking Distance – Golden sands just moments away

💰 From £255 per night – A perfect choice for a romantic escape, birthday getaway, or special occasion. 🌺🍹

📍 St. James, Barbados
📅 Book now and start planning your dream villa stay!

09/03/2025

🎶 Experience Michael Bublé Live in Qatar! 🎤✨

Indulge in 5 nights of pure luxury at the 5⭐ Hilton Doha, featuring a private beach and Gold Level Tickets to see the legendary Michael Bublé live at the stunning Al Mayassa Theatre!

📍 Prices from just £1059pp!

Don’t miss this unforgettable experience – secure your spot today with The Travel Gem!

09/03/2025

🌟 Experience Southern Charm & Elegance 🌟

Step into the heart of the American South on this luxurious escorted tour. From the jazz-filled streets of New Orleans to the historic grandeur of Charleston, immerse yourself in a journey filled with music, history, and Southern hospitality. 🎷🏛️

✨ What’s Included:
🏨 Luxury stays in iconic Southern cities
🍽️ Savor world-class cuisine, from Creole flavors to Southern comfort food
🎶 Explore music history, from blues to country legends
🚢 Cruise the Mississippi River in classic Southern style
🏛️ Step inside historic mansions, plantations & cultural landmarks

✔️ Round-trip scheduled flights
✔️ Handpicked accommodations
✔️ 8 breakfasts & 5 dinners with wine
✔️ Air-conditioned motorcoach transportation
✔️ Expert Travel Concierge

📅 2025 Departure Dates:
April 11th, May 9th, September 12th, September 26th, October 17th

📍 Destinations: New Orleans, Nashville, Memphis, Charleston & more!

📩 Contact me to plan your Southern escape! 🛫[email protected]

28/02/2025

💙 Bangkok To Mumbai 💙
🌍 5 Different Countries
🌜 18 Nights
🗺 Full itinerary 👀👉See Map
⭐️Highlights: Overnight Stays in Singapore, Phuket, Colombo, & Mumbai ⭐️
Special Offer: Unlimited Beers, Wines & spirits (or swap for $500 per person onboard spend) for all new bookings made by 31st March 🥂
📅 Cruising 21st Feb 2026 to 11th March 2026 📅
Oceanview Rooms £4,536 pp

🎀 Always Included 🎀
🍴 FREE in-room dining
😋FREE speciality restaurants throughout!
🍽 Full Board – Breakfast, lunch & dinner
🥤FREE soft drinks everywhere onboard, water, soda, cappuccino, espresso, teas & pressed juices
🧊 In-room fridge with free drinks
🤵‍ FREE Gratuities
🛜 FREE WiFi StarlinkÒ (2 devices, unlimited minutes)
💪Free fitness classes & free use of the Gym
🩱Free Launderette Rooms
🫖Afternoon Tea at 4pm everyday with a selection of delicious treats, a must try!
🎤Free evening theatre shows
🌊Pool & Jacuzzis
Return flights from £1,800 *availability dependant, based on LHR.

26/02/2025

Highlights of Australia – The Ultimate Adventure! ☀️🐨
From Sydney’s iconic skyline to the Great Barrier Reef’s dazzling waters, this tour showcases Australia’s best cities, coastlines, and natural wonders.
Tour Highlights:
🏙️ Stay in Sydney, Brisbane, Cairns & Melbourne
🌿 Explore Blue Mountains, Great Ocean Road & Puffing Billy steam train
🐨 Visit a koala sanctuary & see the penguin parade on Phillip Island
🚂 Ride the Kuranda Scenic Railway
⛵ Sail the Great Barrier Reef

Extras:
🍽️ Sydney Harbour Dinner Cruise – from £79pp – Dine on a 3-course meal as the city lights up around you.
🌿 Cape Tribulation Tour – from £199pp – Explore Mossman Gorge, cruise the Daintree River, and enjoy ice cream at Daintree Ice Cream Co.

📍 17 days from £5,199pp(Based on 24/11/25)
Departures available from March 2025 – November 2026
Deposit: £500pp

AT A GLANCE
· 14 nights in three & four-star accommodation
· 17 included experiences
· Daily breakfast & 1 lunch
· The services of our experienced Tour Manager
· Return flights & transfers
· Checked luggage

ITINERARY
Day 1 – Overnight flight to Sydney
Day 2 to 3 – Sydney
Day 5 – Blue Mountains
Day 6 to 7 – Brisbane
Day 8 – Cairns
Day 9 – Kuranda Scenic Railway
Day 10 – Great Barrier Reef
Day 11 – Cairns
Day 12 to 13 – Melbourne
Day 14 – Great Ocean Road
Day 15 – Puffing Billy and Phillip Island
Day 16 – Depart Melbourne
Day 17 – Arrive home
Depart from London Heathrow Airport🛫

For more information call Claire on 07383 539511

23/02/2025

🌊From the sun-drenched shores of the Adriatic to the baroque beauty of Lecce, Puglia is a region bursting with charm, history, and incredible cuisine. This tour showcases it all – from the whitewashed trulli of Alberobello to the dramatic coastline of Vieste.

21/02/2025

𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐀𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐅𝐋𝐎𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄
Luxurious, Centrally-Located Apartment 🤩
🏨 7 NIGHTS
✈️ Return flights
🧳 Luggage allowance included*
🚂 Return train Pisa to Florence
🆘 24 hour contact for assistance
✈️ Typicallys 24/7 complete flight disruption reprotection service.
✨ Other dates, durations & departure airports are available

Depart Stansted - (04/08/2025) - £1255 Per person
Depart Manchester - (04/08/2025) - £1275 Per person
Depart Luton - (04/08/2025) - £1299 Per person
Depart Heathrow - (04/08/2025) - £1275 Per person
Depart Gatwick - (04/08/2025) - £1399 Per person

📞 Call Claire Travel Gem for more information - 07383 539511

19/02/2025

🎶✨ Pack your picnic blankets, pour yourself a Pimm’s, and get ready for the ultimate British summer celebration! 🎺🎆

The Battle Proms Picnic Concerts are set in some of the UK’s most iconic historic houses – including Highclere Castle, Burghley House, Hatfield House, and Blenheim Palace coming soon! 🏰✨

Expect rousing live orchestral music, dazzling fireworks, and dramatic cannon fire – an unforgettable evening under the stars! 🌙✨

Your UK Short Break includes:
✅ Overnight hotel stay with a Full English breakfast 🍳
✅ A welcome glass of Pimm’s 🍹
✅ Two tickets to a Battle Proms Picnic Concert 🎟️
✅ A delicious picnic for two – alfresco dining at its best! 🧺
✅ Hand-waving flags & an event programme – because no Proms finale is complete without them! 🎶🎇

Tag your concert buddy & start planning your perfect summer getaway! 🌞🎻💂

17/02/2025

@🚢✨ Introducing the AMADEUS Aurea – Luxury Redefined! ✨🌊

Did you know? Amadeus River Cruises launches a brand-new ship every year, making it one of Europe’s youngest, most modern, and sustainable river cruise fleets.

Setting sail in Spring 2026! This masterpiece of modern luxury, innovation, and elegance will take your river cruise experience to the next level. 🛳️

🌿 Sustainable & state-of-the-art design
🛏️ Unparalleled comfort & stylish interiors
🚢 Glide through Europe’s most stunning rivers in style

💙 Ready to experience the future of river cruising? Contact Claire Travel Gem

📞 07383 539511
🌐 www.thetravelgem.co.uk/contact
📩 [email protected]

15/02/2025

🦁 LUXURY SOUTH AFRICA SAFARI 🦁
WITH MADAGASCAR & MAURITIUS CRUISE

📅 16th Jan 2026
🛏️ 24 nights
✈️ London
FROM £7,899pp
Fly to the beautiful paradise island of Mauritius. Enjoy a three night hotel stay as you relax and unwind on this stunning island in the Indian Ocean.
You’ll then board Azamara Journey for a voyage of a lifetime as you sail to Reunion and Madagascar. Sail the coast of South Africa taking in Richards Bay and Port Elizabeth offering you some very different wildlife to spot before arriving in Cape Town, where you’ll spend two nights in awe-inspiring natural beauty.
It’s then time to fly to Johannesburg to venture on a safari adventure with a twist, spending three nights at the Ivory Tree Game Lodge located in the middle of a crater of a long extinct volcano in the Pilanesberg Game Reserve. In this geological phenomenon you will find most of Southern Africa big game including the sought after Big 5.

HIGHLIGHTS
✅ Go on search of the Big 5 at the Pilanesberg Game Reserve
✅ Visit Durban, known as 'the Asian Capital of South Africa'
✅ Visit Taolagnaro, a picturesque coastal town in southeastern Madagascar

WHAT'S INCLUDED
✈️ Return international flights
🚌 Private overseas transfers
🏨 3 night 5-star hotel stay in Mauritius, 2 night 4-star hotel stay in Cape Town
🦁 3 night Game Lodge Safari Stay
🚢 14 night full board cruise aboard Azamara Journey
🗺️ ABTA and ATOL bonded for your financial protection
Terms and conditions apply, based on 2 sharing. Price is subject to availability and can change at anytime.

Contact Claire Travel Gem today for more information - 📞07383 539511