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Revealed: The 10 most popular European Christmas markets
Nothing sums up Christmas quite like the twinkling lights of a Christmas market. From the warming scent of mulled wine…
Love, laughter, and unexpected adventures: The UK’s funniest honeymoon stories
The path to a ‘happily ever after’ can sometimes be paved with unexpected and uproarious adventures! Honeymoon season is in…
Test your puzzle-solving skills with our tricky Seven Wonders of the World brainteaser
If you’re looking for some cultural travel inspiration, our Seven Wonders of the World brainteaser is sure to spark your…
Flight attendants reveal 10 insider travel tips
We all look forward to a holiday, but there’s one aspect of a trip some don’t enjoy –travelling. Flying…
From Alaska to Rhodes: The travel-inspired baby names on the rise
We all love a good holiday, but would you ever consider naming your little one after your favourite destination? We’ve…
Love across borders: The UKs best holiday romances revealed
We all love that feeling of booking a holiday, but when planning a trip, have you ever considered that you…
Smelly feet to rowdy hens: The most annoying plane passengers revealed
Ever been stuck on a nightmare flight? There’s nothing worse than settling in on the plane, ready to get into…
The Past 15 Years & The Future of Travel: eShores 15th Birthday Interview
With eShore’s 15th birthday this year, we thought now was the perfect time to catch up with our company director,…
Travel Mythbusters: The Most Common (and Bizarre) Questions Travellers Ask Google
Whether you’re a casual holiday-goer hunting for some much-needed sunshine or a seasoned multi-centre trip globetrotter, the last few years…
eShores Flexible Guarantee
Here at eShores we understand the importance of having a holiday. After working hard, everybody needs that time to rest,…
2000-2020: The Events That Shaped Two Decades of Travel
The end of 2019 saw us wave goodbye to another decade and marked 20 years since the new millennium in 2000. In that…
The Effects of Not Holidaying for a Year on your Mind, Body and Work
We feel that taking a holiday is an important part of life. We’re lucky enough to jet off from time…
Destination Visit: Michelle’s Thai Travels
Although I visited Thailand in my back-packing days, spending all day looking at holidays to Thailand, I found it hard…
Destination Visit: Helen’s South Africa Travel Diary
I spent three weeks working in South Africa, which was an amazing opportunity. I got to explore the amazing cities…
Destination Visit: James’s 4 Days in Dubai
Dubai is one of my favourite cities so when the opportunity came up for a 4-night trip with Emirates and…
Destination Visits: Andrea Discovers Bali And Beyond
The one problem with people asking me about Bali? Putting it into words. When I sat down to write this,…
The Importance of Romantic Holidays
Getting away with your partner offers plenty of opportunity for fun and relaxation, and experts say it can offer tangible…
Hannah on Safari in Kenya
As someone who had never been to Africa, the closest I’d come to an African safari was watching BBC documentaries.…
The Cost of Reality TV Holidays
As we were recently creating our TV and film holiday itineraries, we got thinking about some of the real-life trips we…
Anna’s Journey Through Japan
In June 2018, I braved the 12-hour flight to Japan to spend 13 nights in a country I’d read lots…
Kadie Visits Vietnam
When I decided to our Cultural Vietnam itinerary I expected a second round of what I’d already seen during my Thailand and…
Dave Down Under in Queensland
Brisbane Bound I’ll admit, I was hesitant about Brisbane. I couldn’t have been more wrong. They’ve spent millions revamping…
Drinking Cultures Around the World
Alcohol is a fundamental part of socialising in many cultures. Drinking together can create bonds between co-workers, provide a chance…
Gavin Combines Singapore, Siem Reap & Khao Lak!
Heading East For A Cultural Feast: Singapore, Siem Reap & Khao Lak! I love trying the itineraries we have featured…
Bloggers Choose Their Ultimate Holiday Reads
It’s summer, and there’s nothing we at eShores like better than a good holiday read. Whether we’re lounging lazily in…
Matt’s Musical Journey Through America.
Last month, I was invited on a trip by Brand USA, along with British Airways and American Airlines. They took…
James’s 72 Hours in Washington DC
Earlier this month I was lucky enough to be offered a place on a trip sponsored by Destination DC to…
Michelle in South Australia – The Real Oz
I had the wonderful opportunity to visit South Australia with a great team of people from all over the UK. …
The Attenborough Trip
Back in 2001, the BBC aired a new nature documentary called Blue Planet. Narrated by the esteemed Sir David Attenborough,…
Matt visits Costa Rica
In October I was lucky enough to be given the opportunity along with 5 other travel agents to be taken…
Sophie visits Orlando
I recently took a trip to Orlando, Florida with my boyfriend to spend two weeks exploring the theme parks. We…
Everything you need to know about getting married abroad
We get more enquiries than ever about weddings abroad, with money saving a huge factor in the decision-making process –…
Where in the UK Has the Worst European Geography?
Geography isn’t everyone’s strong point. After your school days, aside from booking a holiday, many people won’t learn anything more…
Dave Reviews the Permai Rainforest
My girlfriend and I were lucky enough to travel to the Kuching area of Borneo as part of our Malaysia…
eShores celebrates 10 years in business!
We’ve been having a whale of a time celebrating our 10th birthday! We can hardly believe it, but it was…
Best of the Brunch: The 28 Best Brunch Restaurants in the World
When experiencing a new city, there’s nothing better than a hearty brunch to fuel a day of exploration. We navigated…
Hannah’s Elephant Hills Experience
Thailand is one of my favourite destinations. A beautiful country that I have been fortunate enough to visit on 4…
Lost and living it up on Holiday
80% of People Lose, Forget or Have Something Stolen When They go on Holiday Summer is upon us and…
Matt’s Alaskan Adventure
For the 3rd year running, I was lucky enough to be picked for the Brand-USA Fam trip, a trip run…
This year’s top Christmas gifts for travellers
When all someone wants in life is to wander the world, buying them gifts for Christmas can be something of…
5 crazy Christmas traditions from around the world
No-one celebrates Christmas the same, whether you live next door to someone or on the opposite side of the…
Matt’s California Multi Centre
I was lucky enough to be one of 49 agents from around the UK, picked to take part in a…
Gavin visits Grenada
Grenada… An island that really does encapsulate that dream Caribbean escape. A lush rainforest interior, encircled by stunning white…
10 travel accessories you should invest in
When packing the general rule is less is more. After all, lugging around a huge suitcase or backpack containing loads…
Top movie night choices that will give you wanderlust
While many of us are happiest when travelling, the truth is that for the majority of people the reality is…
James in Grand Cayman
What makes the Cayman Islands so special? Beautiful beaches, amazing restaurants and more than enough places and things to see…
How to find a good travel companion
The person you share your adventures with can either make or break a trip, leaving you with fantastic memories or…
5 travel apps all intrepid adventurers need in their lives
Back in the good old days, travel accessories used to consist of a sturdy backpack, a pair of decent hiking…
Top 6 travel books you must read before your next trip
There’s nothing like an intrepid traveller’s tale to give you itchy feet. Fact or fiction, some of the best novels…
Matt Explores the USA’s East Coast
I was lucky enough to be one of the 100 agents picked to travel to the United States withBrand USA…
Which type of flyer are you?
Flying is something we all handle differently; some hate it, some love it, some are completely indifferent. For the most…
Divorce-moon holidays – fresh starts and new beginnings
Nobody wants to get a divorce, but sometimes, after you’ve given it your all to make it work, it’s just…
A client reviews their Vietnam Multi Centre
A lovely client review about one of our Vietnam Multi Centre Holidays. This itinerary was tailor-made to visit Hanoi, Halong…
Kadie explores Brazil… Salvador
I recently visited Brazil, I don’t think I’ve ever been so excited for a trip, as it’s been number one…
Andrea visits Club Med in Mauritius
When I was first offered the chance of a trip to experience Club Med’s Mauritius resorts first hand, my initial…
Emma’s 5 Favourite Dubai Attractions
I have recently returned from a wonderful trip to Dubai, arranged by the tourist board. I can now fully understand…
Matt Meets The Rockies
Well, having returned from an amazing America multi-centre trip throughout 4 different states, here I am writing about all the…
Andy’s Multi Centre Trip to KL & Dubai
I recently had the opportunity to take a multi centre trip through work to Kuala Lumpur and Dubai. I was very…
Helen Visits Mauritius
I recently took the opportunity to visit the Indian Ocean island of Mauritius. We travelled from London Heathrow with Air…
Mat Does Dubai
Having given the opportunity by the Dubai tourism board to visit the multi-cultural city of Dubai I thought it only…
Kadie Loved Las Vegas
We arrived after a fantastic flight in Premium Economy with Virgin. Personally I’ve never considered upgrading because being only 5ft…
Dave’s Bahamas Trip
My flight out to Miami was with Virgin Atlantic on a Boeing 747, I was surprised at how cramped it…