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Adult Leisure Breaks to Floriade 2012, World Horticultural Expo - From £189 (3 days / 2 nights)

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 13:02:39 +0000

Floriade 2012

From £189 (3 days / 2 nights)

April–October 2012

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Celebrate horticulture at the World famous Floriade Horticultural Expo.

After ten years the gates of the spectacular theatre of nature are due to open again in a stunning park in Venlo, the Netherlands.

Be enthralled and delighted with the most wonderful displays of flowers, trees, plants, fruits and vegetables. But that's not all! Alongside this there is also a cultural programme of music, dance, theatre and visual arts from all over the world.

The Floriade World Horticultural Expo has been held in the Netherlands every 10 years since 1960. The sixth Floraide will take place between 5th April and 7th October 2012 in the historic Dutch city of Venlo in the Limburg region of South East Holland.

Now is the time to book this unique horticulturalist's dream and an opportunity to celebrate horticulture and nature as one. The central theme for this years event is divided into 5 core themes, Green Engine, Education & Innovation, Environment, Relax & Heal and World Show Stage.

We can customise your itinerary, travel, accommodation and eating arrangements to suit your requirements.

Floriade 2012 is just a phone call away, call us now on 01825 740 676 for further information or to book this tour.

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Adult and Family Group Tours to Disney's St David's Welsh Festival 2012 - From £229 (4 days / 3 nights)

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 12:42:15 +0000

St David's Welsh Festival 2012

From £229 (4 days / 3 nights)

8th March–11th March 2012

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Celebrate St David’s Day with Mickey and Minnie as they dress up in traditional costume for this fantastic two-day Welsh Festival at Disneyland® Paris.

Inspired by the land of towering mountains and green valleys, this full and fun packed tour successfully combines all the elements of Wales to create a truly unique experience for the whole family. There is so much to do and see over this fun weekend that it rings with the sound of music and colourful red, white and green themed events.

Mickey & Minnie exclusive
During the Welsh festival, Disneyland® Paris is the only place in the world where these famous characters appear in traditional Welsh costume.

Fantastic firework finale
Staged over the Sleeping Beauty Castle will be a St David’s Fireworks display lighting up the sky in explosions of bright red, white and green.

Musical concerts, choirs and performances
Music is ever close to the heart of the Welsh and this celebration will be filled with the voices of male voice choirs, schools Welsh Pop and Rock concerts, performances from Eisteddfod competition winners and up and coming Welsh bands.

Sword in the Stone
Join in Merlin’s challenge to pull the sword from the stone in a quest to find a new leader.

Face Painting
A chance for the little ones (or bigger ones) to join in the spirit of the event with artistic facial designs from daffodils to dragons.

We can customise your itinerary, travel, accommodation and eating arrangements to suit your requirements.

The St David's Day Welsh Festival at Disneyland Paris is just a phone call away, call us now on 01825 740 676 for further information or to book this tour.

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Asda Colleagues Enjoy a Bonfire Spectacular at Disneyland Paris

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 13:34:25 +0000

On Thursday 3rd November 2011 a party from Asda Eastleigh, Totton and Fareham boarded a coach in the wee small hours to journey via Eurostar to France with The Travel Adventure. They spent three days at the Disneyland Paris Sequoia Lodge, visiting all the attractions in the Disney Park, Studios and Village.

On Friday night there was a spectacular display of fireworks, lasers and flames set to music over Lake Disney. They were very fortunate with the weather which was bright and sunny almost all the time. Disneyland Paris had just started to decorate for Christmas so everywhere was awash with fake snow, wreaths and lights.

The younger members of the party had a really grand time of it, even if some of their parents looked a bit shattered by the end.

On the way home they had a whistle-stop tour of Paris, taking in the Notre Dame, the Eiffel Tower and the Seine as well as the posh shops in the Champs-Elysée. Many thanks to Jane Fairfax and all the helpful staff at The Travel Adventure who arranged this special discount holiday for Asda Colleagues.

Join the fun and book early to make sure you don't miss out on this years Disney Bonfire Spectacular 2012. We are already taking bookings for this event, so call Jayne Kerr now on 01825 740676.

The Travel Adventure is Awarded a Key Partner Award at Disneyland Paris

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 13:11:12 +0000

Recently our Managing Director Ian Kerr and his wife Jayne, Sales Director, attended a VIP Key Partner Special Event in Disneyland Paris.

This was a high profile event to show case plans for the big 20th Anniversary Celebrations in Disneyland Paris beginning April 2012. Key Partners from all over Western and Eastern Europe attended.

It's top secret but what was show cased is something not to be missed! Disney's UK Team, headed by Vice Chairman Peter Welch, awarded The Travel Adventure an award in recognition of 20 years as Key Partner with Disneyland Paris and continuing to sell the Dream! This goes proudly alongside all other Awards won. In addition, for the first time ever, a non Disney personnel was asked to be guest of honour in the Main Parade in the Disneyland Park. This was no other than Jayne - she was thrilled.

Our picture shows a very happy Jayne joining Father Christmas on his colourful sleigh. At the end of it all - the Disney Princesses and handsome Princes were there to join Jayne in a unique photo.

Next year is going to be a year not to be missed! Hope to see many of you there.

Motivate Your Students with an Unforgettable Study Tour or School Trip to Disneyland Paris

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 13:04:24 +0000

What is the simplest way to motivate a wide range of students at once? An educational school trip to Disneyland Paris of course!

It's a simple fact that while some students are self-motivated with regards to their school work, most students need motivating by the school. And there’s no better way of making this happen than a study trip that incorporates a visit to an exciting location and a chance to take in an important educational opportunity.

Disneyland Paris is a unique destination that offers virtually everything imaginable for a successful study trip for your school or college.

Whether your group is studying French, geography, art & design, business, ICT, tourism or simply enjoying the experience of visiting a foreign country, Disneyland® Paris offers superb educational value as well as a special travel experience for all students.

Disneyland Paris provides a safe and secure environment, with well established risk assessment record. In addition, the Travel Adventure is able to bring a whole range of subjects to life with comprehensive workbooks featuring pre-visit tasks, in-visit learning and post-visit assessment support, as well as tutor resource packs and enrichment visits to Paris.

The Travel Adventure specialises in school and college tours to Disneyland Paris and has many to choose from including:

A Dash to Disney – Take your students on a day trip to Disneyland Paris and discover how you can pack so much fun and learning into just one day.
Disney Bonfire Spectacular – Take your students on this amazing fireworks extravaganza around Lake Disney.
Disney Winter Lights – Make Christmas extra special for your students by giving them a fairytale treat they'll never forget to Disneyland Resort Paris.

We can customise your itinerary, travel, accommodation and eating arrangements to suit your requirements. Choose from a number of options.

Give us a call today on 01825 740 676 to be sure that your next school or college trip is with The Travel Adventure.

Educational Tours to the 17th Schools and Colleges Convention 2012 at Disneyland® Paris

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 14:19:01 +0000

17th Schools & Colleges Convention 2012

Held on-site at Disneyland® Paris

26th–29th November 2012

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Fact-filled, fun and unforgettable. This incredible study tour gives your students an exciting behind-the-scenes look at Disneyland® Resort Paris. Don't miss out!

Make sure your students get the inside track on running a global business. Packed with practical activities, this schools and colleges educational group study tour brings the syllabus to life with prices from £174.

What's covered?
Central to your students’ visit is the curriculum-led seminar. Led by dynamic and high-profile Disneyland® Paris managers, the seminar will cover subjects such as Sales & Marketing, Customer Service and Resort & Product Development.

Why attend?
The Convention is staged in Disneyland® Paris itself and benefits from the inside knowledge and professionalism provided by real, live speakers from Disney’s senior management. Now in its 17th year, this well-established educational convention has become a popular and renowned event, with so many of the criteria for a successful study tour wrapped up in one. Just some of the benefits are:

Practical experiences to support the syllabus-related assignment and workbook
Presentation of business information not available in the public domain
Opportunity to bond with peers and teaching staff across departments
Safe environment for overseas school and college residential tours
Compliant with health and safety regulations
Tutor resource manual and student workbooks linked to the current syllabus

What's included?
The trip includes key features carefully designed to maximise your students' time at Disneyland® Paris and to make sure they take away important facts about this leading leisure business.

We can customise your itinerary, travel, accommodation and eating arrangements to suit your requirements.

Call us now on 01825 740 676 to discuss your educational group tour or read more about this educational study tour to the Schools and Colleges Convention 2012 at Disneyland Resort Paris.

For students of:
Travel & Tourism
Hospitality
Business & ICT

Celebrate in Style With a Group Tour to the 20th Anniversary of Disneyland® Paris

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 18:57:44 +0000

2012 is the 20th anniversary of Disneyland® Paris, so there is more magic in the air than ever. To celebrate this special occasion, the Disney Parks have been transformed in the most magical way through an amazing explosion of lights and colours! Come with your family and friends and share unique and unforgettable Disney moments you have always dreamed of!

Step into our magical parks showered by multicoloured fairy dust. Share unique wish-come-true moments with your favourite Disney Characters in their sparkling party outfits and dream with your eyes wide open as you discover our special 20th anniversary Disney Parade. And when evening falls, be dazzled by a musical burst of lights and colours with our new, spectacular Castle illuminations...that only Disney can do for such an occasion!

As one of the uk's leading group travel specialist for educational school trips, or prepackaged short breaks and tours to Disneyland Paris, we have much to offer including:

A Dash to Disney – Take your students on a day trip to Disneyland Paris and discover how you can pack so much fun and learning into just one day.
Disney Bonfire Spectacular – Take your students on this amazing fireworks extravaganza around Lake Disney.
Disney Winter Lights – Make Christmas extra special for your students by giving them a fairytale treat they'll never forget to Disneyland Resort Paris.

We can customise your itinerary, travel, accommodation and eating arrangements to suit your requirements. Choose from a number of options.

So, to make sure you don't miss out on the 20th Anniversary Celebrations, call us now on 01825 740 676 and make sure your next short break to Disneyland Paris is with The Travel Adventure.

Booking Now for the Disneyland Paris Bonfire Spectacular 2012

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 18:26:09 +0000

DISNEY BONFIRE SPECTACULAR 2012

Mickey's Magical Fireworks & Bonfire

Bonfire Spectaculars 5th, 7th & 9th November

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Don't miss this amazing fireworks extravaganza around Lake Disney®! This will be a bonfire night of a lifetime with a dramatic fireworks show, enthralling music, incredible special effects and a gigantic, floating bonfire on Lake Disney®.

We know you won’t want to miss out on one of our most popular events at Disneyland® Paris, the Mickey's Magical Fireworks & Bonfire 2012.

Mickey's Magical Fireworks & Bonfire Spectacular will take place on the second evening of your stay. We have the following departures dates available:

Sunday 4th November 2012 (fireworks on the evening of 5th November)
Tuesday 6th November 2012 (fireworks on the evening of 7th November)
Thursday 8th November 2012 (fireworks on the evening of 9th November)

We are already taking bookings for this event, so call Jayne Kerr now on 01825 740676 to reserve your preferred arrival date and for rooms at the Disney's Newport Bay Club.

Please note that prices are not yet confirmed so will advise you immediately as they become available.

School and College Tours to Disney Performing Arts Workshops - From £144 (3 days / 2 nights)

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 18:44:36 +0000

Disney Workshops

From £144 Kyriad, £164 Cheyenne (3 days / 2 nights)

Disney Performing Arts Workshops held all year

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Take a bow! Introduce your students to the thrill of the stage with these special Disneyland® Resort Paris Performing Arts Workshops.

Featuring dance, musical theatre and vocal performance, these specially designed workshops are sure to excite and enthuse your students.

These innovative events will take them behind the scenes of a Disney® Theatre and introduce them to performing in a Stage Show, a Band, or a Parade on Main Street USA®.

Your students will learn how Disney® entertainers thrill their audiences all over the world.

A school trip to Disneyland Resort Paris is the perfect trip for all budding performers, as well as students of travel & tourism, media, art & design and even those learning about the business and ICT.

We can customise your itinerary, travel, accommodation and eating arrangements to suit your requirements.

Call us now on 01825 740 676 to discuss your own student tour or read more about the Disneyland Paris Performing Arts Workshops.

For students of:
Performing Arts

Book Early for Short Breaks, School Trips or Study Tours Abroad for 2013

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 17:40:58 +0000

Don't hold back on booking your well-earned short break or educational school trip for 2013.

Here at The Travel Adventure we understand that it is always good to have something enjoyable to look forward to!

We are the uk's leading group travel specialist for the uk, europe and the rest of the world and have a large range of prepackaged short breaks and tours to choose from.

For instance, our educational study and school tours are designed to maximise learning opportunities for your students and to meet the curriculum requirements for each subject area. We also believe passionately that your students should enjoy the adventure of travel to enhance their learning experience.

By choosing The Travel Adventure for school trips and study tours abroad, you’re choosing an educational trip with a difference! Whether your students take a short break to Disneyland® Paris, a tour of the exotic Far East, Paris or even a day trip to Edinburgh or London, we’ll take care of them and give them the best and most fun learning experience possible.

Call us now on 01825 740 676 and make sure your next short break abroad is with The Travel Adventure.

Remember the 5th November 2011 with the Disneyland Paris Bonfire Spectacular

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 17:01:12 +0000

It's fireworks time at Disneyland Paris with the Disney Bonfire Spectacular, now in its 16th year. This amazing fireworks event is held between the 1st and 6th November 2011. This year The Travel Adventure has over 2900 people travelling to the event by ferry, eurostar or by air.

As one of the uk's leading group travel specialist for educational school trips, The Travel Adventure is the largest carrier of passengers to Disneyland Resort Paris.

This amazing fireworks extravaganza around Lake Disney will be a bonfire night of a lifetime with a dramatic fireworks show, enthralling music, incredible special effects and a gigantic, floating bonfire.

If you've missed out on this years Disney Bonfire Spectacular, it's never too early to book a group tour for 2012. Give us a call today on 01825 740 676 and book your school trip or college tour to Disneyland Paris with The Travel Adventure.

Educational Visits and School Tours to Marrakech and the Atlas Mountains - From £454 (5 days / 4 nights)

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 09:54:59 +0000

Marrakech & the Atlas Mountains

From £454 (5 days / 4 nights)

Discover the geographical extremes of this beautiful country

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Beautiful Marrakech is the perfect place to explore the fascinating geography and geology of the area – treat your students to the school geography trip of a lifetime and an experience they'll never forget.

In a region of enormous geographical contrasts, Marrakech is a city of two very different areas: the Medina, or Old City, and the New City. Nestling near the Atlas Mountains, Marrakech is primarily a trade centre with tourism playing a vital role in the economy.

From agriculture, traditional and modern irrigation systems in the Atlas Mountains to the Dades Valley and Toubkal National Park, the range of study choices for geographers and geologists is huge.

Bring education to life and discover the rural and urban environments of this magical country, which provide a wealth of educational and curriculum driven learning opportunities for your students.

We can customise your itinerary, travel, accommodation and eating arrangements to suit your requirements.

Call us now on 01825 740 676 to discuss your school trip or read more about this student tour to Marrakech & the Atlas Mountains.

For students of:
Geography & Geology

Curriculum Based School and College Tours to the Bay of Naples, Italy - From £279 (4 days / 3 nights)

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 08:31:18 +0000

Bay of Naples

From £279 (4 days / 3 nights)

History and culture in the shadow of the volcano

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Beauty and the beast... The magnificent Bay of Naples has been shaped by its relationship with Vesuvius – its breathtaking scenery, its unique historical sites, its agriculture and tourism industries. Treat your students to this unforgettable educational group tour with The Travel Adventure.

The spectacular rocky coastline of the Bay of Naples has some of the best scenery in Italy and is home to several world-renowned archaeological wonders, as well as boasting the best pizza and ice cream!

Mount Vesuvius dominates the Bay and is one of the few active volcanoes in Europe. Its eruption covered the cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum in ash, preserving life as it was almost 2000 years ago.

This is an exceptional destination for school and college study tours providing day trips that are educational, exhilarating and pure pleasure and cover a wealth of subjects.

We are the UK's leading group travel specialist for Europe and can customise your itinerary, travel, accommodation and eating arrangements to suit your requirements.

Call The Travel Adventure now on 01825 740 676 to discuss your school tour or read more about this school trip to the Bay of Naples.

For students of:
Travel, Leisure & Tourism
Hospitality, Hotel & Catering
Business & ICT
Art & Design
Geography & Geology
Classics, Culture & Archaeology

Educational School Trips Abroad to Barcelona, Spain - From £279 (4 days / 3 nights)

Sun, 30 Oct 2011 20:23:47 +0000

Barcelona

From £279 (4 days / 3 nights)

Explore the literature and culture of this vibrant city

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Beautiful Barcelona... Take your students on a fascinating european study tour to this magnificent city in the company of the greatest writers in English, Spanish or Catalan.

The vibrant cultural mecca of Barcelona, Spain is the perfect destination to learn about language and literature.

As well as being the cultural and administrative capital of Catalonia, Barcelona is a popular visitor destination with plenty of study opportunities for language students.

Tours can be conducted in Spanish, Catalan or English and will be based on the study of two novels chosen from The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafon, Cathedral of the Sea by Ildefonso Falcones, Nada by Carmen Laforet, Homage to Catalonia by George Orwell, Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes.

We can customise your itinerary, travel, accommodation and eating arrangements to suit your requirements.

Call us now on 01825 740 676 to discuss your group tour or read more about this educational study tour to Barcelona.

For students of:
Travel, Leisure & Tourism
Hospitality, Hotel & Catering
Business & ICT
Art & Design
Languages

The South American Dream 15 Day Tour to Chile, Argentina and Brazil - From £3184 (15 days / 12 nights)

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 11:26:20 +0100

South American Dream

From £3184 (15 days / 12 nights)

Departs 7th may 2012, no minimum numbers

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Explore vibrant cities, full of culture and entertainment, and natural wonders, including the Iguazu falls.

This amazing 15 day tour will take you from the birthplace of the tango to the heat of the samba beat in Rio and indulge in sights that will stimulate every one of your senses when exploring this quite remarkable part of the world.

We can customise your itinerary, travel, accommodation and eating arrangements to suit your requirements.

South America is just a phone call away, call us now on 01825 740 676 for further information or to book this tour.

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The South African Dream 2012 - From £2419 (18 days / 15 nights)

Mon, 23 May 2011 12:48:53 +0100

South African Dream

From £2419 (18 days / 15 nights)

Departs 19th april 2012, no minimum numbers

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South Africa is graced with some of the richest and most wonderful scenery in the world, this 18 days tour taking us to one of the most diverse lands on earth.

Dramatic contrasts in landscape, culture and wildlife are offered in this unique tour. Majestic mountains drop to awesome canyons or fabulous coastlines lined with dazzling white beaches and lush forests. Endless stretches of wilderness are home to an astonishing variety of wildlife from Big Game to birds and insects found uniquely in this part of the world.

Although the country's history of inhabitation dates back over three million years, its European connections are relatively recent with first trade contacts made in the early 1600's. Between then and now South Africa has become home to a complex multi-cultural society. Visitors today will be enchanted by the warm welcome which awaits their arrival.

We can customise your itinerary, travel, accommodation and eating arrangements to suit your requirements.

South Africa is just a phone call away, call us now on 01825 740 676 for further information or to book this tour.

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Educational Tours to the Schools and Colleges Convention 2011 at Disneyland® Paris

Fri, 11 Mar 2011 14:05:45 +0000

16th Schools & Colleges Convention 2011

This tour has been updated for 2012

Call us now on 01825 740 676 for more information

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Fact-filled, fun and unforgettable. This incredible study tour gives your students an exciting behind-the-scenes look at Disneyland® Resort Paris. Don't miss out!

Make sure your students get the inside track on running a global business. Packed with practical activities, this schools and colleges educational group study tour brings the syllabus to life.

Why attend?
The Convention is staged in Disneyland® Paris itself and benefits from the inside knowledge and professionalism provided by real, live speakers from Disney’s senior management. Now in its 16th year, this well-established educational convention has become a popular and renowned event, with so many of the criteria for a successful study tour wrapped up in one. Just some of the benefits are:

Practical experiences to support the syllabus-related assignment and workbook
Presentation of business information not available in the public domain
Opportunity to bond with peers and teaching staff across departments
Safe environment for overseas school and college residential tours
Compliant with health and safety regulations
Tutor resource manual and student workbooks linked to the current syllabus

We can customise your itinerary, travel, accommodation and eating arrangements to suit your requirements.

Call us now on 01825 740 676 to discuss your educational group tour or read more about this educational study tour to the Schools and Colleges Convention 2011 at Disneyland Resort Paris.

For students of:
Travel & Tourism
Hospitality
Business & ICT

Motivate a wide range of students at once with an educational group tour to Disneyland Paris

Tue, 23 Nov 2010 12:13:59 +0000

Bring Education to life

From £144 Kyriad, £164 Cheyenne (3 days / 2 nights)

Choose from a range of exciting special events!

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It is a simple fact that while some students are self-motivated with regards to their school work, most students need motivating by the school. And there’s no better way of making this happen than a study trip that incorporates a visit to an exciting location, and a chance to take in an important educational opportunity.

Undoubtedly the best location anywhere in Europe for this sort of event is Disneyland Paris, a venue that works as a motivating force at many levels.

Educationally, Disneyland Paris incorporates a range of elements (french, geography, performing arts, media studies, business studies, travel and tourism etc etc) which makes it an educational experience. Overall it works by uplifting the morale and hence motivation of all the students.

The school visit thus becomes an event on the school’s calendar; a key moment in the school year. Apart from the educational content of the visit, students can choose from a variety of evening entertainments such as a Paris excursion which can include a traditional bistro meal and cruise on the River Seine, a choice of several optional evening meals, Nex Bowling with arcade games, online gaming, pool tables, flight simulators and target shooting, or the IMAX Movie Theatre showing all the latest releases at the Gaumont Cinema.

It all makes for an unforgettable combination of education and relaxation, and a morale raising event for the whole group.

Better still, it is possible for the school to combine various departments or even a whole year group together, in order to get the best possible rates.

We can customise your itinerary, travel, accommodation and eating arrangements to suit your requirements.

Call us now on 01825 740 676 to discuss how we can bring education to life with a school group tour to Disneyland Paris or read more about this educational study tour.

For students of:
Travel, Leisure & Tourism
Hospitality, Hotel & Catering
Business & ICT
Media & Film Studies
Art & Design
Languages
Performing Arts

Disneyland Paris - 2011 Mickey's Magical Fireworks and Bonfire

Mon, 22 Nov 2010 12:41:25 +0000

DISNEY BONFIRE SPECTACULAR 2011

This tour has been updated for 2012

Call us now on 01825 740 676 for more information

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We know you won’t want to miss out on one of our most popular events at Disneyland® Paris, the Mickey's Magical Fireworks & Bonfire 2011.

We have the following arrival dates:

Tuesday 1st November 2011
Thursday 3rd November 2011
Sunday 6th November 2011

The fabulous fireworks display will take place on the second evening of your stay. We are already taking bookings for this event, so call Jayne Kerr now on 01825 740676 to reserve your preferred arrival date and for rooms at the Disney's Newport Bay Club.

Please note that prices are not yet confirmed, but we will advise you immediately as they become available.

Weekend Breaks and Short City Breaks to Liverpool - From £119 (3 days / 2 nights)

Thu, 28 Oct 2010 15:58:19 +0100

A Fab Weekend in Liverpool

From £119 (3 days / 2 nights)

History, entertainment and trade in Britain's cultural powerhouse

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Liverpool. The very name conjures up images of a glorious maritime history, world-beating musical heritage, two of the Premiership’s biggest football teams and not one, but two majestically different Cathedrals. This Northwest city and the surrounding City Region is certainly all those things, but it is also so much more.

The city boasts fabulous new shops, buzzing new restaurants, hip hotels and trendy wine bars, as well as a world class cultural offering with more museums and galleries anywhere outside of London. Not least, let's not forget Liverpool's wonderful inhabitants who are famously friendly and will welcome you with pride.

We can customise your itinerary, travel, accommodation and eating arrangements to suit your requirements. Longer stays are available, just contact us for a price.

A short city break to Liverpool is just a phone call away, call us now on 01825 740 676 for further information or to book this tour.

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Study Tours for Geography and Geology Students to the Ebro Delta, Spain - From £259

Wed, 15 Sep 2010 10:52:52 +0100

Ebro Delta

From £259 (4 days / 3 nights)

Discover a natural wonderland

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A full itinerary explores this majestic wetland, introducing students to the wealth of plant, animal and bird life that live there and the human communities they support.

This european study tour provides an in-depth investigation of the Ebro Delta in Tarragona, Catalonia. The delta covers 320 square kilometres making it the second largest wetland area in the western Mediterranean. It has many natural habitats peculiar to the area with large salt and fresh water lakes, delta formation, river, beaches, lagoon characteristics, beaches and dune formations. All this supports a diversity of ecosystems and flora and fauna which, together with a range of human activity including fishing, hunting and rice growing, makes for an area rich in natural wealth and of great geographical and geological interest.

Call The Travel Adventure now on 01825 740 676 to discuss your school trip or read more about this study tour to the Ebro Delta.

For students of:
Geography & Geology

School Trips to Boston, USA for Business Studies Students - From £724 (5 days / 3 nights)

Tue, 14 Sep 2010 09:54:11 +0100

Boston

From £724 (5 days / 3 nights)

Discover commerce and history in New England

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Beautiful Boston... This magnificent city is steeped in American history, but is also a leading centre for business, and so offers a wealth of exciting learning opportunities.

Boston is one of the oldest cities in the United States and the capital of Massachusettes, set in the beautiful region of New England.

Boston is also one of America's most vibrant business centres and this exciting study tour is packed with activities taking in Boston's historic past and commercial present.

The city is steeped in history and tradition with many cultural landmarks including Paul Revere House and the famous Harvard University. Of unique appeal is the diversity of Boston’s neighbourhoods, each with its own character and vibrancy as well as bustling streets lined with markets, delis, cafés, bakeries and tiny grocery stores.

We can customise your itinerary, travel, accommodation and eating arrangements to suit your requirements.

Call us now on 01825 740 676 to discuss your school trip or read more about this educational school tour to Boston, USA.

For students of:
Business & ICT

The Travel Adventure Wins Best Group Tour Operator Award

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 10:59:47 +0100

The Travel Adventure – the uk's leading group travel specialist – is proud to announce that it has been awarded "Best Group Tour Operator of The Year" at a gala ceremony held at The Hilton Park Lane earlier this month hosted by the Group Travel Organiser magazine. Nominations for 26 categories ranging through attractions, accommodation, transport, information and group facilities were put forward by readers of the magazine, which has a circulation of around 12,000.

The company was selected from 17 potential winners in its category facing stiff competition but won through with the dedicated teamwork of its committed staff, some of whom have been with the company since its inception in 1993 and with over fifty years working experience in the industry.

In a technological and impersonal world, the company prides itself in its ability to take a tour out of the ordinary by working with the individual needs of a group, suggesting stimulating activities or visits and building a unique relationship with every group leader.

As Managing Director Ian Kerr explains: "We treat you with personal care and attention and promise the excitement of the unexpected, creation of the unimaginable and memories that will last forever".

Ian Kerr - Outstanding Contribution to Group Travel Award Winner 2008

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 13:37:17 +0100

The staff at The Travel Adventure are thrilled that Ian Kerr, our Managing Director, was honoured with the "Outstanding Contribution to Group Travel" Award by an individual, at the 2008 Group Travel Awards.

Ian Kerr
Ian Kerr is the epitome of a travel industry professional who understands his business from the grass roots up. He has spent almost 50 years in travel and, along the way, has gained an impressive amount of knowledge and experience in coach operations, holiday company development, airline operations, financial directorship and personal involvement in disaster management.

His fondness for travel began with a five-year government-funded management training scheme in 1960 with the Edinburgh-based Scottish Motor Traction Company, from which he emerged with an Associate Member of the Institute of Transport Qualification. The course equipped members with a thorough knowledge of the industry, encompassing elements such as timetabling, traffic control, maintenance, conducting, vehicle maintenance and crewing and depot management, whilst earning the princely sum of £5 a week!

From here, Ian moved south and joined Epsom Coaches (formerly HR Richmond) where he was Tours Manager. In 1967, he was appointed by Clarksons Holiday, in London, as Reservations Manager with subsequent promotions to Operations Executive then Overseas Manager. Whilst with Clarksons Holiday, Ian had the unenviable responsibility of contacting bereaved families following the fatal Dan Air crash en route from Manchester to Barcelona. Also during this period, Ian had to curtail the chaos that derived from travellers arriving in Spain to be greeted by unfinished hotel accommodation.

In 1971 he joined Pontins as General Manager of Pontinental Holidays. In 1974 he was headhunted by Schools Abroad where he became Managing Director and in 1985, as Grosvenor Hall Leisure plc, the company went public, was listed on the stock exchange and purchased several travel companies. Granada Travel plc purchased the company in 1986 after which Ian became Executive Director with additional responsibilities as Managing Director of Nielsens Ski and Schools Abroad. He left in 1989 with a view to setting up his own company. In 1993 he founded The Travel Adventure, in East Sussex, which has been awarded the 'Disneyland Resort Paris Business Partnership Award' and obtained a full ATOL license three years ago, which allowed the company to expand its portfolio to include travel to 35 different worldwide destinations. Despite a four-way heart bypass operation, Ian still works full-time for the company and retains the same passion and commitment for the travel industry.

"It is not just me but the team of people I work with that have helped to achieve the success of any company I have been with and, for that reason, I would like to share this award. Remember, when building any company, it should be looked upon like a football team; you need your striker, your mid-field and your defence!" IAN KERR, Managing Director, The Travel Adventure

Outstanding Contribution to Group Travel by an Individual
This special award recognises outstanding and dedicated service for the benefit of GTOs over a number of years by an individual, rather than a company. It is different from the other presentations in that it is the only one not based on the votes of GTO readers, but decided upon by a panel of industry professionals. Previous recipients of this award include Bob Pilbeam, CPT's Coaching Consultant, David Steele, Sales and Marketing Director of City Cruises and Terry Weller, former Sales Administration Manager for P&O Ferries.

Short Breaks and Tours to Istanbul, Turkey - From £299 (4 days / 3 nights)

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Istanbul

From £299 (4 days / 3 nights)

East meets west

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Istanbul really is the city where east meets west. Its unique location, nestling on the continents of both Europe and Asia, connects not only continents but also culture and people.

This is the junction where Asia meets Europe and it was no accident that three successive great empires chose Constantinople, as it was then named, as their capital.The Romans, Byzantines and Ottomans have left an indelible stamp on modern-day Istanbul, with wonderful examples of the city’s vivid and colourful past to be found around virtually every corner.

Visit the Blue Mosque, the huge domes Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Domabahce Palace and the Great Bazaar - the list is endless and a joy to visit! At night the the shoreside restaurants and bars vie for your attention tempting you to enjoy freshly caught fish of the day.

We can customise your itinerary, travel, accommodation and eating arrangements to suit your requirements.

Istanbul is just a phone call away, call us now on 01825 740 676 for further information or to book this tour.

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