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Ponders Travel
Ponders is a truly independent cruise and travel company with a very clear aim – and it’s all about choice, your choice. When making any travel plans we are here to assure you that by booking with us you will have complete financial protection and that your safety is paramount. We are extremely passionate about what we do, so this combined with our first-hand knowledge of having visited so many destinations all over the world, help us to ensure you really do have the best holiday experience you can.
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🇮🇳 Embark on an Unforgettable Journey through India’s Golden Triangle & the Sacred Ganges with Clare 🇮🇳
Experience the rich tapestry of India’s history, culture, and spirituality on this immersive 13-day adventure. From the architectural marvels of the Golden Triangle to the spiritual serenity along the Ganges River, discover a land of contrasts—vibrant, timeless, and deeply captivating.
Destinations Include:
New Delhi • Agra • Jaipur • Kolkata • Matiari • Murshidabad • Baranagar • Mayapur • Chandannagar
🗓 Departing 30th November 2026
✨Tour Highlights✨
- Private early morning viewing of the Taj Mahal
- Visits to four UNESCO World Heritage Sites
- Rickshaw adventure through the streets of Old Delhi
- Visit to Mother Teresa’s Home in Kolkata
- Guided exploration of Jaipur, the stunning Pink City
✅ What’s Included
- 5 luxurious nights at Oberoi Hotels (pre-cruise)
- 7 nights onboard the Ganges Voyager II
- All internal flights and international flights from London Heathrow
- Complimentary house wine, local spirits, and beer throughout the cruise
- Enriching & immersive shore excursions at every port
- All transfers and gratuities included
13 Days from £6,999 per person
Are you ready to embark on a once in a lifetime adventure with Clare? Speak with our expert team today by calling 01954 232802, sending us a direct message, or email [email protected]!
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Experience the rich tapestry of India’s history, culture, and spirituality on this immersive 13-day adventure. From the architectural marvels of the Golden Triangle to the spiritual serenity along the Ganges River, discover a land of contrasts—vibrant, timeless, and deeply captivating.
Destinations Include:
New Delhi • Agra • Jaipur • Kolkata • Matiari • Murshidabad • Baranagar • Mayapur • Chandannagar
🗓 Departing 30th November 2026
✨Tour Highlights✨
- Private early morning viewing of the Taj Mahal
- Visits to four UNESCO World Heritage Sites
- Rickshaw adventure through the streets of Old Delhi
- Visit to Mother Teresa’s Home in Kolkata
- Guided exploration of Jaipur, the stunning Pink City
✅ What’s Included
- 5 luxurious nights at Oberoi Hotels (pre-cruise)
- 7 nights onboard the Ganges Voyager II
- All internal flights and international flights from London Heathrow
- Complimentary house wine, local spirits, and beer throughout the cruise
- Enriching & immersive shore excursions at every port
- All transfers and gratuities included
13 Days from £6,999 per person
Are you ready to embark on a once in a lifetime adventure with Clare? Speak with our expert team today by calling 01954 232802, sending us a direct message, or email [email protected]!
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2 weeks ago
✨‼️Just One Cabin Remaining ‼️✨
In November, Clare is taking her third escorted departure of the year to Vietnam & Cambodia, embarking on an adventure along the Mekong River!
This 15 day adventure from Ho Chi Minh to Siem Reap promises to be a wonderful and immersive journey. Discover Vietnam & Cambodia's rivierside villages, colourful markets, local people, hidden treasures and authentic culture in absolute style and luxury!
✨Cruise Highlights✨
- Witness Sunrise at Cambodia's Angkor Wat
- VIP seats and meet the performers of Phare Circus backstage
- Experience a Buddhist blessing ceremony in Oudong
- Travel by speedboat to the Cu Chi Tunnels, built by Vietnamese fighters
- Dine at highly awarded Vietnam House in Ho Chi Min City
✅ Tour Inclusions
- Return flights from London Heathrow, with door to door home pick up service
- 2 nights at the Park Hyatt Saigon & 3 nights at the Hotel Sofitel Angkor
- 7 nights onboard the Mekong Serenity with gourmet dining & beverages included
- Unique cultural experiences in up to 12 towns
🗓 Departing 21st November 2025
Total price from £7,040 per person
If you like travelling with a group of friends or simply like having a little bit of support whilst travelling then our escorted departures with Clare are perfect for you!
For more information, please give us a call on 01954 232802, email us at [email protected] or pop in to our shop on Over High Street!
#Offers #Asia #Touring #RiverCruise #Vietnam #Cambodia
In November, Clare is taking her third escorted departure of the year to Vietnam & Cambodia, embarking on an adventure along the Mekong River!
This 15 day adventure from Ho Chi Minh to Siem Reap promises to be a wonderful and immersive journey. Discover Vietnam & Cambodia's rivierside villages, colourful markets, local people, hidden treasures and authentic culture in absolute style and luxury!
✨Cruise Highlights✨
- Witness Sunrise at Cambodia's Angkor Wat
- VIP seats and meet the performers of Phare Circus backstage
- Experience a Buddhist blessing ceremony in Oudong
- Travel by speedboat to the Cu Chi Tunnels, built by Vietnamese fighters
- Dine at highly awarded Vietnam House in Ho Chi Min City
✅ Tour Inclusions
- Return flights from London Heathrow, with door to door home pick up service
- 2 nights at the Park Hyatt Saigon & 3 nights at the Hotel Sofitel Angkor
- 7 nights onboard the Mekong Serenity with gourmet dining & beverages included
- Unique cultural experiences in up to 12 towns
🗓 Departing 21st November 2025
Total price from £7,040 per person
If you like travelling with a group of friends or simply like having a little bit of support whilst travelling then our escorted departures with Clare are perfect for you!
For more information, please give us a call on 01954 232802, email us at [email protected] or pop in to our shop on Over High Street!
#Offers #Asia #Touring #RiverCruise #Vietnam #Cambodia
1 month ago
🇬🇷 Luxury Awaits in Heavenly Halkidiki 🇬🇷
Say hello to laid-back glamour at the stunning Domes Noruz Kassandra — where palm-lined shores meet crystal-clear waters and stylish beach clubs flow with champagne vibes! Tucked along Greece’s northern coast, this luxe retreat offers the perfect blend of relaxation and indulgence.
🗓️ Departing: 16th September 2025
🏖️ 4 nights staying in a beautiful Zen Retreat Room
🍴 Half Board
🧳 Includes luggage, private transfers & return flights from London Stansted
Total price from £1,011 per person
Ready to book your next Greek adventure? Contact our expert team today on 01954 232802, send us a direct message or email us at [email protected]!
#Offers #Europe #Luxury #greece
Say hello to laid-back glamour at the stunning Domes Noruz Kassandra — where palm-lined shores meet crystal-clear waters and stylish beach clubs flow with champagne vibes! Tucked along Greece’s northern coast, this luxe retreat offers the perfect blend of relaxation and indulgence.
🗓️ Departing: 16th September 2025
🏖️ 4 nights staying in a beautiful Zen Retreat Room
🍴 Half Board
🧳 Includes luggage, private transfers & return flights from London Stansted
Total price from £1,011 per person
Ready to book your next Greek adventure? Contact our expert team today on 01954 232802, send us a direct message or email us at [email protected]!
#Offers #Europe #Luxury #greece
1 month ago
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To celebrate 40 years in travel Managing Director Clare Dudley and her husband hosted a Seine river cruise aboard the MS Jane Austen with Riviera Travel.Clare was the perfect host, always looking after everyone and nothing was too much trouble.Clare also arranged a separate excursion to the Normandy beaches which included Pegasus Bridge, Juno Beach, Gold Beach and the Mulberry Harbour, and the British Memorial. She also arranged an excellent guide for us. He was so passionate about the subject and made it all seem very real. A very moving day out and certainly the highlight of the trip.My wife and I have used Ponders for all our cruise holidays and would always recommend them.
Paul Davies
13:16 28 May 25
When searching for a Dominican Republic holiday for last October, we decided to enlist the expertise of Ponders Travel. They quickly identified the same holiday we had found ourselves and offered a price match. The real benefit, however, was the added security of having a travel agent to back us up in case of any unforeseen problems – which thankfully never occurred! Our holiday at the Bahia Principe Grand La Romana was fantastic, and we highly recommend Ponders Travel for their excellent service and the peace of mind they provide. We will definitely be returning customers
Ali J Watchman
20:11 21 Apr 25
When searching for a Dominican Republic holiday for last October, we decided to enlist the expertise of Ponders Travel. They quickly identified the same holiday we had found ourselves and offered a price match. The real benefit, however, was the added security of having a travel agent to back us up in case of any unforeseen problems – which thankfully never occurred! Our holiday at the Bahia Principe Grand La Romana was fantastic, and we highly recommend Ponders Travel for their excellent service and the peace of mind they provide. We will definitely be returning customers
Alison Watchman
20:10 21 Apr 25
All of the staff are so friendly and helpful. Megan and Tori both helped us with booking and advising us about the places we were going. Their help was invaluable and our holiday would have been very different without their advise.
Audley travel was the tour we chose and I would thoroughly recommend them. We were treated like royalty and felt very privileged.
In short, if you want a tailormade special trip, go to Ponders and the girls will sort you out!
Audley travel was the tour we chose and I would thoroughly recommend them. We were treated like royalty and felt very privileged.
In short, if you want a tailormade special trip, go to Ponders and the girls will sort you out!
Agatha Aurora
15:07 22 Mar 25
Using her personal experience of Argentina and Uruguay, Victoria of Ponders Travel turned our vague ideas into a detailed itinerary that covered everything we wanted and more!Victoria created a carefully planned and cleverly timed schedule that ran like clockwork at a comfortable pace.We would, without hesitation recommend Ponders Travel.
Ronald Walker
18:10 13 Mar 25
The lovely team at Ponders have given us so many days of fabulous holiday pleasure. So much so we are planning on other adventures too, even before our next one hasn't happened.
Candy Smellie
10:19 09 Mar 25
Ponders have arranged our special holiday to New Zealand. Clare took a basic idea and turned it into a dream holiday to visit family. Excellent communications. Would recommend
Sarah Carr
07:10 07 Mar 25
We book all our holidays through Clare at Ponders Travel, as the service provided is impeccable! Clare is extremely helpful and knowledgeable & always goes the extra mile, to ensure we have a stress free holiday - I highly recommend them! 5*
Beth Aspinall
18:07 03 Mar 25
Thank you Ponders for finding our dream 20th Wedding Anniversary trip to the Maldives. Victoria listened carefully to our wish list, found 3 great options and helped choose the best holiday for us. We had a view of the sea from our bungalow, brilliant snorkelling and the peaceful break we both needed. Great communication in all arrangements from the whole team, highly recommend.
Sarah Alcock
09:41 12 Feb 25
Excellent advice for a fabulous trip to Venice. Great hotel location.
Helen Swain
19:37 14 Oct 24
Just returned from a wonderful holiday in Tunisia, booked through Ponders Travel. Clare and her team were brilliant and we’re already planning our next two holidays with them ☀️
Jane Fisher
04:45 08 Oct 24
Always book with Ponders. Great team and always give first class service. Thank you!
Lynn Hartwig
17:01 31 Jan 23
I found Ponders Travel when I asked for travel agent recommendations on Facebook.Millie couldn’t have been more helpful when helping me choose the right hotel for our holiday to Madeira. Having just returned from an amazing week I can say we stayed in the perfect hotel, in the perfect location. Millie took care of all the travel details for us so there was absolutely no stress. She also shared her personal knowledge of Madeira to give me loads ideas of places to visit / things to do.Since booking this trip I have made 2 further bookings (short breaks to Ibiza and Amsterdam) with Millie and I think I can safely say the days of me booking my own travel arrangements are well and truly over.
Tracy Deacon
19:48 18 Oct 22
Would highly recommend Ponders Travel! Thank you so much to Millie for finding us an amazing holiday earlier this year - with just some dates, a budget and an ask to find us some great holiday options, they did just that and found us a fantastic hotel in an amazing place and thought of lots of things to make it an easy and fantastic holiday! Thanks!
Jonathan Wrigley
19:53 19 Sep 22
We have just returned from the trip of a lifetime in Madeira to celebrate my birthday. The whole trip was quite simply perfect. The holiday, without a doubt, was the most amazing holiday of my life. “The boy did good”, with some help from Ponders, just does’t seem enough, it was absolutely incredible. Madeira is completely underrated, and we will 100% return in the future. I managed to get all the way onto the plane before I even knew where I was going!
Thank you so much to everyone at Ponders for helping my husband create the most amazing mini break.
Thank you so much to everyone at Ponders for helping my husband create the most amazing mini break.
Louise Andrews
16:27 16 Jun 22
Superb! Millie booked a family holiday within 24 hours for a short notice break We didn't really know where we wanted to go (as long as it was sunny) and Millie helped us choose an all-inclusive break in Rhodes. She was very patient and helpful as we changed our minds several times. Definitely recommend and will use again.
Phil Calderbank
08:36 28 Apr 22
Thank you so much to Clare and Megan for organising us the most memorable trip ever.
The kids absolutely loved it and everything was so well organised and run so smoothly! All questions were answered promptly and in detail and it was so reassuring knowing we were in safe hands!
Thank you so so much for all of your help, expert advice and support. We can’t wait to book our next trip with Ponders very soon. xx
The kids absolutely loved it and everything was so well organised and run so smoothly! All questions were answered promptly and in detail and it was so reassuring knowing we were in safe hands!
Thank you so so much for all of your help, expert advice and support. We can’t wait to book our next trip with Ponders very soon. xx
Sheryl Rodwell
15:24 02 Dec 21
I just wanted to give Ponders Travel a huge shout out. They made my year by arranging and then rearranging and rearranging again my holiday. Yes u can use Internet sites but you don't get the personal attention or service. Well done ladies
Michelle Bryan Pena
21:02 25 Oct 21
A HUGE personal THANK YOU to Ponders Travel, to Clare Dudley Adams & Megan for everything, from all of us - most important travel arrangements ever for us all ❤❤❤
Anyone out there looking for a recommendation - Ponders Travel are the absolute BEST! ✅✅✅
Anyone out there looking for a recommendation - Ponders Travel are the absolute BEST! ✅✅✅
Sally Champion
15:40 29 Apr 21
Excellent service, friendly staff, can’t wait to cruise again with you. Lee Academy 💜
Donna Lee
19:50 03 Mar 21
What can we say!
These wonderful ladies are truly fantastic and we would not entertain looking elsewhere for another travel company.
They have booked us short UK trips, European breaks to cruises and even arranged our wedding for us in Miami, before going onto Buenos Aires then on the Regent South American venture for our honeymoon!
We certainly set Clare and the girls a challenge! We could not have envisaged unforeseen problems getting married in Miami but Clare went beyond the line of duty to make sure our day was memorable! You wouldn’t get that service with any high street travel company.
A first class service and part of the family now!
These wonderful ladies are truly fantastic and we would not entertain looking elsewhere for another travel company.
They have booked us short UK trips, European breaks to cruises and even arranged our wedding for us in Miami, before going onto Buenos Aires then on the Regent South American venture for our honeymoon!
We certainly set Clare and the girls a challenge! We could not have envisaged unforeseen problems getting married in Miami but Clare went beyond the line of duty to make sure our day was memorable! You wouldn’t get that service with any high street travel company.
A first class service and part of the family now!
Susan Attwood
17:23 04 Feb 21
Absolutely amazing service at Ponders Travel! Would highly recommend. They are always happy to help!!
Demi Skutela-Hawes
15:17 30 Oct 20
Having just come back from an escorted cruise to the Norwegian fjords with Clare and Paul. Nothing was too much trouble from being picked up from home and return to all the care and fun on board. Now looking forward to our next escorted trip in July
Shirley Cooper
12:21 07 Oct 19
With life being so busy and Ponders on our high street, we thought we would try a travel agent after many years of booking everything ourselves.
They searched the destinations we’d requested and gave us a short list, this saved us so much time. Everyone at Ponders was lovely and our holiday in France was perfect.
We would highly recommend and will definitely use them again.
They searched the destinations we’d requested and gave us a short list, this saved us so much time. Everyone at Ponders was lovely and our holiday in France was perfect.
We would highly recommend and will definitely use them again.
Charlotte Grange
10:22 05 Aug 19
Clare, and her team at Ponders, has now organised 5 dance school cruises for us. Numbers have ranged from 25 to 86 people travelling. Service is always friendly and efficient and nothing is a problem to this fantastic team. I look forward to organising cruise number 6 for 2021.
Sarah MacNay
14:15 31 Jul 19
Just returned from a brilliant short break in Porto, organised by the wonderful Clare and Lorraine . Arrived at airport on Sunday to find flight cancelled back to Manchester - within 15 mins on the phone to Clare had rebooked a flight back and found us another hotel back in Porto . Brilliant out of hours service!!!! Don and Christine Proctor
Christine Proctor
10:16 25 May 19
Yvonne Allen at Ponders travel xx patient, professional & precise 😎
Angela Taylor
08:43 14 Dec 18
Service is second to none!
Graham Knight
15:40 01 Oct 18
We have just returned from a Cruise onboard Columbus around the Norwegian Fjords. We had a large group travelling with 22 dancers performing 2 shows onboard. This was quite a specialist trip and so there was lots to organise. Ponders were extremely helpful and efficient throughout the whole process and nothing was too much trouble for them. The whole trip went so smoothly and everyone had the most amazing experience - truly a trip of a lifetime!! Thank-you to the Ponders team for everything!!
Victoria Winship
11:59 15 Aug 18
I live in Port Lincoln South Australia and have just returned from a cruise on the QE2 and 3+ weeks in the UK. I rarely provide reviews but Ponders staff - Lorraine Bainbridge specifically - gave such good service that I am happy to give public feedback. I was initially nervous about making arrangements from such a distance but after skyping several times I was confident to work through Ponders. My wife and I are relatively independent "value" travellers and the deal for the cruise and the back-up I received was excellent. Further advice and connections that were provided for my travel by car through Scotland and England was the same. They will certainly get our business in the future.
Roger Nourse
06:31 15 Oct 17
We have just had an amazing break to Barcelona. Thankyou Lorraine for organising this for us. You have taken away all the worry of booking. Thankyou. We will certainly booking with you again xx
Jeanette Fenn
09:07 03 Oct 17
Lorraine and the team helped to book our 2 week get away to America. We had no clue where we wanted to go but they were so helpful in helping us decide, they booked it quickly and efficiently, with great, affordable hotels. We even had the panic of hurricane Irma disrupting our holiday, and they were so quick to e-mail reassuring us we'd be okay and they would take care of us if anything was to change, luckily everything went to plan! As a family, we are definitely using them again for our future holidays.
Harriet Grundy
16:52 26 Sep 17
Back from an amazing 2 days in Venice followed by a 7 day NCL cruise around the Greek islands with my husband and 4 children.
The children are aged between 18 and 8 and all had so much to do. The food was amazing and the places we visited were fantastic. It is amazing waking up in a different place every day and was excellent value as every drink, slushy, ice cream, crepe is included so you know exactly what you are paying up front. The teenage club was fantastic and our 14 year old boy made so many friends on the first day that we hardly saw him!!
All the transfers organised by ponders were spot on and I would recommend them as a company to anyone. Will be using them to book next year's holiday without a doubt!!
The children are aged between 18 and 8 and all had so much to do. The food was amazing and the places we visited were fantastic. It is amazing waking up in a different place every day and was excellent value as every drink, slushy, ice cream, crepe is included so you know exactly what you are paying up front. The teenage club was fantastic and our 14 year old boy made so many friends on the first day that we hardly saw him!!
All the transfers organised by ponders were spot on and I would recommend them as a company to anyone. Will be using them to book next year's holiday without a doubt!!
Sarah Walt
20:38 08 Sep 17
I have already recommended Ponders Travel to family and friends and will continue to do so. They arranged our three week holiday to America this summer. The itinerary was complicated but everything was organised perfectly. Absolutely faultless!
Melanie Barnes
13:19 05 Sep 17
Expertly organised trip to Morocco. The Riad we stayed in was excellent and our agent was more than willing to offer his advice on all matters.
Harris Poullaides
15:58 10 May 17
Just back from a fantastic Venice cruise organised and hosted by Clare at Ponders. We had a great time and could not fault the organisation and service. Thanks Clare and Paul and we look forward to travelling with you in the future.
Nigel Brooke-Smith
16:17 09 May 17
The Ponders Travel is not only a travel office but a good friend for the travelers! Thanks a lot, Katie und George
Biró György
16:28 01 Feb 17
I came across Ponders website by a Google search. I wanted to take a cruise and needed to travel by the next 6 days. I live in the Middle East but that wasn't a problem. Zoltan, a travel consultant chatted with me online and guided me through cruises options. The next day, Zoltan finalized everything in a short matter of time. Highly recommended and loved how efficient their travel agent was. Thank you!
Nada Darwish
13:19 04 Aug 15
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At Ponders Travel we are so fortunate as a team to have travelled extensively. We know how important it is when deciding on your holiday plans that each destination, hotel, ship or other has been tried and tested. We only use highly reputed tour operators and cruise lines that we know will provide you with a top-class experience, no matter what!
Not only do we know and trust the operators we use, between us we have seen a lot of the destinations, over 120 individual cruise ships, and many hotels with our own eyes! We have compiled an extensive list of just a few of our favourite destinations and our top 10 tips for each one! You can find this by hovering over the ‘Holiday Essentials’ tab, or by taking a look at each holiday type and destination above!
Not only that, but you can also find write ups of our cruising personal experiences in the cruising tab!
These share just a fraction of the knowledge and experience we have as a team – it would take years to compile everything! – but we hope this gives you some guidance and inspiration for your next Ponders Travel holiday.
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You are welcome to pop into our boutique shop on Over High Street, it would be so lovely to see you and our expert team can be on hand to assist you with any travel queries!
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