We are here to help

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 assist you in looking for information and advice for your next trip, assuring you that you will be helped by staff who have over 35 years travel experience and first-hand knowledge of many destinations all over the world.

At Ponders we have just celebrated our 10th year in business, and right now we have never being more committed to help your dreams come true when it comes to travel.

We are now back in the shop and have enjoyed booking our local clients some super holidays, and also just being here to say hello to many of you as your go about your day. We have taken on board all the correct safely precautions and from 24th July we have face masks ready so that we comply with all that is asked from the government for your safety.

We are unable to put everything that Ponders can help you with on this website, so please do call us or email us with any travel requirements. We really do have the widest choice of worldwide travel available. So if it’s a cozy cottage in the UK or a room on the beach in the Caribbean, tailor made adventures, family holidays, solo holidays, river and ocean cruising, round-the-world flights, touring adventures, visiting friends and family and so much more. Please simply get in touch and you can then be sure of the best prices and the very best attention to ensure you holiday is the best it can be.

So if you are longing for the clear seas and golden sands, adventures off the beaten track or you’ve been thinking about sailing Europe’s rivers on some of the most stunning of river cruise ships. We look forward to helping you put it all in place and creating you something to look forward to once again.

Revision to Ponders Travel Opening Hours

Due to the current situation we have made a revision to our opening hours. With immediate effect we will no longer be open on a Saturday until further notice.

Please note that staff are working safely from home during our opening hours.

Our hours are now:

Star Clippers Winter 2021/2022 Preview brochure is here

As we find ourselves in an unusual lockdown situation, it gives us time for reflection as we slow our pace of life and think ahead to the future when more normal times return once more. A time of freedom and a time to resume exploring wonderful places around the world. A time to finally tick off those bucket list experiences we promised we would do when we took our opportunities to explore for granted