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Where To Go When in 2023
WHERE TO GO WHEN IN 2023 January is our favorite time of year to start planning all our holidays! There’s no better way to beat the January blues than to start booking holidays and it’s also the best time of
10 Things We Love About Virgin Voyages
10 Things we love about Virgin Voyages! Virgin Voyages have now been sailing the ‘Virgin Way’ for over a year. Tens of thousands of people have joined them onboard, including six of the Swords Travel team. Their adults-only cruises offer
The Best Places for Luxury Winter Sun
THE BEST PLACES FOR LUXURY WINTER SUN Nothing beats the feeling of having a winter sun holiday to look forward to! Especially when you look out the window and it’s grey and miserable outside. So here’s some inspiration from the
Just checked out… Domes of Elounda
Domes of Elounda – Autograph Collection Blog Carla, one of our luxury travel associates, has recently returned from a stay at Domes of Elounda in Crete. This has always been a top selling resort of ours and loved by our
Celebrity Cruises
We love Celebrity Cruises at Swords Travel, so much so that over the half the team have been onboard various ships in the Celebrity fleet. So we thought we’d find out what each of them thought about Celebrity, where their
Ikos Andalusia Blog
Ikos Andalusia Ikos hotels originated in Greece and being part of the same family as Sani Hotels come very highly regarded as some of the top hotels in Europe. Ikos hotels up until now have all been in Greece, but
Cyprus – Villa, Luxury hotel or why not both
Cyprus – Travelling post first UK lockdown At the beginning of August 2020 Stuart and I did our first post COVID trip staying in a villa and then the Asimina Suites in Cyprus for 2 weeks. Cyprus has always had
Explore Africa with Stuart
Explore Africa with Stuart ZAMBIA, BOTSWANA & ZIMBABWE Follow me during my unforgettable journey in Africa, as I visit three amazing countries and experience been on safari, sleeping in luxury tents, taking in the great outdoors with the magnificent wildlife
All-Inclusive Child Friendly Holidays That Even Adults Will Love
Are you looking for an all-inclusive holiday in 2020 that feels like a home away from home? Club Med specialises in luxury all-inclusive child-friendly holidays, perfect for both couples and families with no sneaky hidden costs. With resorts across the
Luxury Lodges Of New Zealand
By MARK SWORDS New Zealand. The land of jaw-dropping landscapes, adrenaline-fuelled adventure, Maori culture and the opportunity to really get away from it all. But can you really get a taster of this epic country in just a few short
Celebrity Edge – A Whole New Experience
Celebrity Edge – A new generation of cruising I was one of the lucky few invited on board the launch of Celebrity Cruises latest $1 billion ship, Celebrity Edge! Having worked in the travel sector for over 15 years I’ve
Luxury & Sustainable, Six Senses Laamu
Six senses Laamu, Maldives If you’re wanting to organise your bucket list trip this year or that extra special honeymoon, Six Senses resort in Laamu Atoll, Maldives is paradise waiting for you. This is the perfect location for honeymoons and
Marrakech delight
When you’re planning your getaway and one of you prefers lazing by the pool and the other prefers the sights and sounds of a bustling city – where do you go? We deal with this a lot when we plan
An Alaskan Cruise
Looking for a holiday with a difference? Discover the icy fjords that tower over the Pacific Ocean with snowy peaks as far as the eye can see on an Alaskan cruise. Our range of itineraries, with partner Norwegian Cruise Line,
The sky’s the limit
We’re really chuffed with being featured in the Autumn edition of TTG Luxury magazine. TTG Luxury is a leading trade travel magazine so it was a real honour that they chose to showcase our business. Although it’s a trade publication,
Festive fun in the sun
Longing for some sunshine at this time of year? Then why not swap the scarf for a sarong and head to the Caribbean for a twist on the classic wintery Christmas. Enjoy views from oceanfront restaurants for your festive dinner
Best New Business Award Winners!
We’re over the moon to have won the Best New Business Award at this year’s prestigious Merton Best Business Awards. Winning the award is such a great achievement for us. Taking home this accolade makes all our hard work and
Temples, Rice Paddies and Coral
Are you planning your honeymoon which is that once in a lifetime trip that you want to be that extra bit special? Well how about combining two of the most luxurious holiday destinations for that dream trip. Our specialist partner
Swords Travel Wins Top National Award
Wimbledon-based independent Travel Agent Swords Travel recently picked up a major national travel award at one of the industry’s biggest nights of the year. The Agent Achievement Awards, hosted by Travel Weekly, attracts hundreds of agents each year and
The Most Unusual Places To Stay
Swords Travel are always on the lookout for the some weird and wonderful places to stay, which also take luxury to new levels – those places that go beyond a bog standard hotel experience and offer something truly extraordinary, from
The Ultimate Guide to Luxury Escapes in the Maldives
The Ultimate Guide to Luxury Escapes in the Maldives The Maldives is a destination well deserving of a place on most people’s bucket lists. Mark shares with us the importance of using a travel agent when planning a holiday to read full story
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Sani Resort: Choosing the right hotel for you
Sani Resort: Which Hotel Should You Choose? Sani Resort is a luxury family friendly resort in Halkidiki, Greece. It’s incredibly popular with families and for good reason! When it comes to making holidays easy for parents and enjoyable for the read full story
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The Best Places to Travel to in February
The Best Places to Travel to in February As the winter chill envelops much of the world, February emerges as the perfect time to escape the cold and embark on a journey that promises warmth, adventure, and unforgettable experiences. Whether read full story
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Just checked out… Falkensteiner Hotel Montafon
Just Checked Out… Falkensteiner Hotel Montafon Nestled in the snowy and picturesque Montafon valley, Falkensteiner Hotel Montafon is an architectural delight. A sleek and modern building with huge glass windows that let in enormous swathes of light and offer breathtaking read full story
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