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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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🚢 Palms to Andean Peaks with Oceania Cruises 🚢
Discover the wonders of Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, Panama, Ecuador, Peru, and Chile! This unforgettable journey blends two bucket-list experiences—a thrilling transit through the Panama Canal and the chance to explore Machu Picchu, the mesmerizing Incan city in the clouds. Along the way, enjoy stunning tropical escapes and an overnight stay in vibrant Panama City.
🗓 Departing 29th November 2025
📍 Itinerary visiting: Cozumel, Costa Maya, Belize City, Harvest Caye, Santo Tomas, Roatan, Puerto Limon, Panama Canal Daylight Transit, Panama City, Manta, Guayaquil, Salaverry, Lima/Machu Picchu, Coquimbo & Santiago de Chile
What’s included?
✨ 21 nights in a Veranda Stateroom
✨ $1,000 shipboard credit
✨ Unlimited Wine, Beer & Spirits
✨ Gourmet Speciality Restaurants
✨ Gratuities & Wi-Fi
Total price from £5,769 per person
For more information & to speak to our cruise experts, please give us a call on 01954 232802, send us a direct message or send an email to [email protected]!
#offers #cruise #oceancruise #centralamerica #southamerica #luxury
Discover the wonders of Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, Panama, Ecuador, Peru, and Chile! This unforgettable journey blends two bucket-list experiences—a thrilling transit through the Panama Canal and the chance to explore Machu Picchu, the mesmerizing Incan city in the clouds. Along the way, enjoy stunning tropical escapes and an overnight stay in vibrant Panama City.
🗓 Departing 29th November 2025
📍 Itinerary visiting: Cozumel, Costa Maya, Belize City, Harvest Caye, Santo Tomas, Roatan, Puerto Limon, Panama Canal Daylight Transit, Panama City, Manta, Guayaquil, Salaverry, Lima/Machu Picchu, Coquimbo & Santiago de Chile
What’s included?
✨ 21 nights in a Veranda Stateroom
✨ $1,000 shipboard credit
✨ Unlimited Wine, Beer & Spirits
✨ Gourmet Speciality Restaurants
✨ Gratuities & Wi-Fi
Total price from £5,769 per person
For more information & to speak to our cruise experts, please give us a call on 01954 232802, send us a direct message or send an email to [email protected]!
#offers #cruise #oceancruise #centralamerica #southamerica #luxury
23 hours ago
🇭🇷 Split round trip small ship cruise – 7 nights 🇭🇷
The Croatian coast and its islands are breathtakingly beautiful. With a dramatic coastline, over 1,000 islands, and crystal-clear waters, it makes the Croatian Adriatic so unique! Charming ports, secluded coves, stunning panoramas, historic cities, and untouched natural beauty make it an unforgettable destination!
📍 Itinerary visiting: Trogir, Bol, Hvar, Mljet National Park, Dubrovnik, Korcula, Pucisca & Split
What’s included?
✨ Ensuite cabins with air conditioning
✨ Half board, with Breakfast & Lunch included
✨ A welcome dinner on the first night & a Captain’s dinner in Mljet
✨ Transfers to and from the airport
✨ Tours & Sightseeing
✨ Return flights from the UK
Total price from £1,745 per person
**Departures available from May through to September**
For more information & to speak to our Short Haul experts, please give us a call on 01954 232802, send us a direct message, or send an email to [email protected]!
#offers #oceancruise #smallshipcruising #europe #croatia
The Croatian coast and its islands are breathtakingly beautiful. With a dramatic coastline, over 1,000 islands, and crystal-clear waters, it makes the Croatian Adriatic so unique! Charming ports, secluded coves, stunning panoramas, historic cities, and untouched natural beauty make it an unforgettable destination!
📍 Itinerary visiting: Trogir, Bol, Hvar, Mljet National Park, Dubrovnik, Korcula, Pucisca & Split
What’s included?
✨ Ensuite cabins with air conditioning
✨ Half board, with Breakfast & Lunch included
✨ A welcome dinner on the first night & a Captain’s dinner in Mljet
✨ Transfers to and from the airport
✨ Tours & Sightseeing
✨ Return flights from the UK
Total price from £1,745 per person
**Departures available from May through to September**
For more information & to speak to our Short Haul experts, please give us a call on 01954 232802, send us a direct message, or send an email to [email protected]!
#offers #oceancruise #smallshipcruising #europe #croatia
5 days ago
🚢 Family Fun in the Caribbean with MSC Cruises 🚢
Kickstart your holiday with three nights at the family-friendly Cadillac Hotel where a children’s beach play area, signature toys and family pool area await. Board MSC World America and be spoilt for choice for family adventures, including Family Aventura, a brand-new multi-level district designed for kids and teens, offering a Lego Family Zone, The Harbour with a high-ropes course and the Sports Plex with a roller skate arena and bumper cars.
📍Itinerary visiting: Miami, Puerto Plata, San Juan, Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve (Bahamas)
🗓Departing 18th February 2026 for 10 nights
What’s included?
✨ 3 nights pre cruise hotel stay in Miami at the Cadillac Hotel & Beach Club
✨ 7 night cruise onboard MSC World America
✨ Deluxe Balcony Stateroom
✨ Includes premium extra drinks package & gratuities
✨ Return flights from London Heathrow
✨ Return transfers
Total family price from £7,497, based on 2 adults & 1 child
For more information & to speak to our cruise experts, please give us a call on 01954 232802, send us a direct message or send an email to [email protected]!
#offers #oceancruise #cruise #caribbean
Kickstart your holiday with three nights at the family-friendly Cadillac Hotel where a children’s beach play area, signature toys and family pool area await. Board MSC World America and be spoilt for choice for family adventures, including Family Aventura, a brand-new multi-level district designed for kids and teens, offering a Lego Family Zone, The Harbour with a high-ropes course and the Sports Plex with a roller skate arena and bumper cars.
📍Itinerary visiting: Miami, Puerto Plata, San Juan, Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve (Bahamas)
🗓Departing 18th February 2026 for 10 nights
What’s included?
✨ 3 nights pre cruise hotel stay in Miami at the Cadillac Hotel & Beach Club
✨ 7 night cruise onboard MSC World America
✨ Deluxe Balcony Stateroom
✨ Includes premium extra drinks package & gratuities
✨ Return flights from London Heathrow
✨ Return transfers
Total family price from £7,497, based on 2 adults & 1 child
For more information & to speak to our cruise experts, please give us a call on 01954 232802, send us a direct message or send an email to [email protected]!
#offers #oceancruise #cruise #caribbean
6 days ago
🇬🇷 The Best of Greece with Celebrity Cruises 🇬🇷
Immerse yourself in Greece's most cherished destinations, combining historical landmarks with breathtaking island scenery!
🚢 Itinerary:
► Athens (Piraeus), Greece
► Rhodes, Greece
► Ephesus (Kusadasi), Turkey
► Mykonos, Greece
► Santorini, Greece
► Hydra, Greece
► Athens (Piraeus), Greece
🗓 Departing the UK on 27th June 2025
✈Return flights from the UK included
🛏 1 night pre-cruise stay at the Mitsis N'U Piraeus Port
🚖 Return private transfers included
🚢 7 night full board cruise onboard Celebrity Infinity
Total price from £1,458 per person
**price based on an Ocean View stateroom, flying from London Stansted**
For more information & to speak to our cruise experts, please give us a call on 01954 232802, send us a direct message or send an email to [email protected]!
#offers #cruise #oceancruise #europe #mediterranean
Immerse yourself in Greece's most cherished destinations, combining historical landmarks with breathtaking island scenery!
🚢 Itinerary:
► Athens (Piraeus), Greece
► Rhodes, Greece
► Ephesus (Kusadasi), Turkey
► Mykonos, Greece
► Santorini, Greece
► Hydra, Greece
► Athens (Piraeus), Greece
🗓 Departing the UK on 27th June 2025
✈Return flights from the UK included
🛏 1 night pre-cruise stay at the Mitsis N'U Piraeus Port
🚖 Return private transfers included
🚢 7 night full board cruise onboard Celebrity Infinity
Total price from £1,458 per person
**price based on an Ocean View stateroom, flying from London Stansted**
For more information & to speak to our cruise experts, please give us a call on 01954 232802, send us a direct message or send an email to [email protected]!
#offers #cruise #oceancruise #europe #mediterranean
7 days ago
❄️ Christmas in the Rockies 2025 ❄️
Get ready for a winter getaway on this classic Canadian Christmas adventure! Stay two nights in Vancouver then join the 4-night Rockies Christmas escorted tour which includes Christmas Day in magical, snow-laden Banff, enjoy Christmas dinner and a sleigh ride through a winter wonderland – a storybook holiday experience. Along with scenic and historic stops and a delicious wine tasting, this tour is all you could want for Christmas. Arrive back in Vancouver for a final night before flying back to the UK.🎅🎄
What’s Included?
✈️Air Canada return flights (economy class) between London Heathrow and Vancouver
🚕Private transfer from Vancouver Airport to Fairmont Waterfront Hotel
🏨3-night stay at Fairmont Waterfront Hotel in a Fairmont Room (room only) – 2-night stay pre-tour and 1-night stay post tour
🎅4-night Escorted Rockies Christmas Tour (full tour details provided at time of quotation)
🛏1 night Kamloops
🛏2 nights Banff
🛏1 night Salmon Arm
Itinerary Highlights:
✨Wine tasting at a winery in the Okanagan Valley
✨Authentic Indigenous Experience
✨Stop at Roger’s Pass National Historic Site
✨Visit Emerald Lake
✨Guided driving tour of Banff
✨Visit the Last Spike of the Canadian Pacific Railway in Craigellachie
Total price for 7 nights from £3798pp based on twin share departing 21st December 2025
For more information & to speak to our Canada experts, please give us a call on 01954 232802 or send an email to [email protected]!
#offers #Canada #NorthAmerica
Get ready for a winter getaway on this classic Canadian Christmas adventure! Stay two nights in Vancouver then join the 4-night Rockies Christmas escorted tour which includes Christmas Day in magical, snow-laden Banff, enjoy Christmas dinner and a sleigh ride through a winter wonderland – a storybook holiday experience. Along with scenic and historic stops and a delicious wine tasting, this tour is all you could want for Christmas. Arrive back in Vancouver for a final night before flying back to the UK.🎅🎄
What’s Included?
✈️Air Canada return flights (economy class) between London Heathrow and Vancouver
🚕Private transfer from Vancouver Airport to Fairmont Waterfront Hotel
🏨3-night stay at Fairmont Waterfront Hotel in a Fairmont Room (room only) – 2-night stay pre-tour and 1-night stay post tour
🎅4-night Escorted Rockies Christmas Tour (full tour details provided at time of quotation)
🛏1 night Kamloops
🛏2 nights Banff
🛏1 night Salmon Arm
Itinerary Highlights:
✨Wine tasting at a winery in the Okanagan Valley
✨Authentic Indigenous Experience
✨Stop at Roger’s Pass National Historic Site
✨Visit Emerald Lake
✨Guided driving tour of Banff
✨Visit the Last Spike of the Canadian Pacific Railway in Craigellachie
Total price for 7 nights from £3798pp based on twin share departing 21st December 2025
For more information & to speak to our Canada experts, please give us a call on 01954 232802 or send an email to [email protected]!
#offers #Canada #NorthAmerica
2 weeks ago
🇳🇴 Norway's Land of the Northern Lights 🇳🇴
Chase the ethereal Northern Lights as they paint the night sky with vibrant colours. Experience the pristine wilderness and breath-taking fjords of Norway, with calls to Tromso, Alta, and the magnificent Lofoten Islands.
Cruise Highlights:
✨Bodo- Norway offers a gateway to Arctic wonders. Enjoy sweeping mountain vistas, dramatic fjords, and cosy fishing villages tucked along the beautiful Lofoten archipelago.
✨Leknes - Designated as a town as recently as 2002, little Leknes is a hidden gem of Norway's Lofoten Islands. Dramatic mountain landscapes and rugged beaches abound in a place that is renowned for its pristine beauty.
✨Picture-perfect Alesund, Norway captivates with its Art Nouveau architecture and fjord vistas. Explore the historic centre, ascend the Aksla viewpoint for panoramic views, and savour fresh seafood at the fish market.
🗓 Departing 22nd March 2026
🚢13 nights from London Tilbury
📍 Itinerary visiting Bodo, Leknes, Tromso, Alta & Alesund
🛏 Oceanview cabin
Total price from £1,274 per person
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 #oceancruise #norway #northernlights
Chase the ethereal Northern Lights as they paint the night sky with vibrant colours. Experience the pristine wilderness and breath-taking fjords of Norway, with calls to Tromso, Alta, and the magnificent Lofoten Islands.
Cruise Highlights:
✨Bodo- Norway offers a gateway to Arctic wonders. Enjoy sweeping mountain vistas, dramatic fjords, and cosy fishing villages tucked along the beautiful Lofoten archipelago.
✨Leknes - Designated as a town as recently as 2002, little Leknes is a hidden gem of Norway's Lofoten Islands. Dramatic mountain landscapes and rugged beaches abound in a place that is renowned for its pristine beauty.
✨Picture-perfect Alesund, Norway captivates with its Art Nouveau architecture and fjord vistas. Explore the historic centre, ascend the Aksla viewpoint for panoramic views, and savour fresh seafood at the fish market.
🗓 Departing 22nd March 2026
🚢13 nights from London Tilbury
📍 Itinerary visiting Bodo, Leknes, Tromso, Alta & Alesund
🛏 Oceanview cabin
Total price from £1,274 per person
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 #oceancruise #norway #northernlights
2 weeks ago
🌎 Route of the Maya 🌎
Embark on an 18-day journey through Mexico, Guatemala, and Belize, exploring ancient archaeological sites, tranquil lakes, and vibrant cultures. Immerse yourself in rich history and stunning landscapes on this unforgettable adventure through Central America.
Itinerary highlights:
✨ Stand atop Xunantunich for panoramic views of Guatemala and Belize
✨ Swim in the refreshing waters of Selva Maya Cenote
✨ Discover important and fascinating Maya sites such as Tikal and Chichén Itzá
✨ Explore the villages of picturesque Lake Atitlán by private boat tour
✨ Learn the fascinating Maya history beneath the city of Mérida
✨ Relax on beaches in Mexico and Belize
Itinerary inclusions:
🛏16 nights accommodation
📷11 excursions
🍴16 breakfasts & 4 lunches
✈International & domestic flights
Total price from £8,149 per person
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 #CentralAmerica #Maya #Guatemala #Belize #Mexico
Embark on an 18-day journey through Mexico, Guatemala, and Belize, exploring ancient archaeological sites, tranquil lakes, and vibrant cultures. Immerse yourself in rich history and stunning landscapes on this unforgettable adventure through Central America.
Itinerary highlights:
✨ Stand atop Xunantunich for panoramic views of Guatemala and Belize
✨ Swim in the refreshing waters of Selva Maya Cenote
✨ Discover important and fascinating Maya sites such as Tikal and Chichén Itzá
✨ Explore the villages of picturesque Lake Atitlán by private boat tour
✨ Learn the fascinating Maya history beneath the city of Mérida
✨ Relax on beaches in Mexico and Belize
Itinerary inclusions:
🛏16 nights accommodation
📷11 excursions
🍴16 breakfasts & 4 lunches
✈International & domestic flights
Total price from £8,149 per person
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 #CentralAmerica #Maya #Guatemala #Belize #Mexico
2 weeks ago
🇦🇺 Sydney, Rock & Reef – Self Drive 🇦🇺
Itinerary highlights:
✨Tour of the Sydney Opera House included
✨Wintjiri Wiru dinner at Ayers Rock included
✨Great Barrier Reef Tour included
Itinerary includes:
✈Return flights from London
🚗9 days car hire
🛏15 nights accommodation:
🌟4 nights at the Parkroyal Darling Harbour Sydney
🌟2 nights at the Hunter Valley Resort
🌟2 nights at the Llianfiels Blue Mountains
🌟2 nights at the Sails in the Desert
🌟5 nights at the Meridian Port Douglas
Total price from £4,239 per person
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 #australia #tailormade
Itinerary highlights:
✨Tour of the Sydney Opera House included
✨Wintjiri Wiru dinner at Ayers Rock included
✨Great Barrier Reef Tour included
Itinerary includes:
✈Return flights from London
🚗9 days car hire
🛏15 nights accommodation:
🌟4 nights at the Parkroyal Darling Harbour Sydney
🌟2 nights at the Hunter Valley Resort
🌟2 nights at the Llianfiels Blue Mountains
🌟2 nights at the Sails in the Desert
🌟5 nights at the Meridian Port Douglas
Total price from £4,239 per person
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 #australia #tailormade
3 weeks ago
🇵🇪 Inca Discovery 🇵🇪
Perfect for those looking to experience the region’s archaeological and cultural treasures in a short amount of time, this adventure includes a four-day trek along the Inca Trail. This is one of the world’s best-known hikes and will reward those willing to break a sweat with a stunning combination of mountainscapes, cloud forests, and jungles.
Itinerary visiting: Lima, Cusco, Sacred Valley, Inca Trail & Machu Picchu
Highlights include:
✨Ccaccaccollo Community and Women’s Weaving Co-op visit
✨Sacred Valley guided tour
✨Conquer the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
✨Parwa Community Restaurant visit
✨Pottery making demonstration
Tour inclusions:
🛏 8 nights accommodation
🍴 7 breakfasts, 4 lunches & 3 dinners included
✈ Return flights from London
📷 Guided sightseeing tour with an Inca Trail Chief
Total price from £2,159 per person, based on June 2025 departure
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 #adventure #touring #peru #latinamerica
Perfect for those looking to experience the region’s archaeological and cultural treasures in a short amount of time, this adventure includes a four-day trek along the Inca Trail. This is one of the world’s best-known hikes and will reward those willing to break a sweat with a stunning combination of mountainscapes, cloud forests, and jungles.
Itinerary visiting: Lima, Cusco, Sacred Valley, Inca Trail & Machu Picchu
Highlights include:
✨Ccaccaccollo Community and Women’s Weaving Co-op visit
✨Sacred Valley guided tour
✨Conquer the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
✨Parwa Community Restaurant visit
✨Pottery making demonstration
Tour inclusions:
🛏 8 nights accommodation
🍴 7 breakfasts, 4 lunches & 3 dinners included
✈ Return flights from London
📷 Guided sightseeing tour with an Inca Trail Chief
Total price from £2,159 per person, based on June 2025 departure
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 #adventure #touring #peru #latinamerica
3 weeks ago
🇻🇳 Vietnam Panorama 🇻🇳
This all-encompassing tour not only showcases Vietnam's highlights but fully absorbs you in the rich history and culture too. Spend more time interacting with locals and visiting lesser-known places alongside the usual highlights.
Itinerary highlights include:
✨Visit the immense network of Cu Chi Tunnels
✨A Cruise on the Mekong Delta & Cai Rang floating markets
✨Visit historical sites such as the Po Nagar Cham Towers, the Royal Tomb of Minh Mang & the Imperial Citadel
✨Discover Hanoi & Ho Chi Minh City
✨An unforgettable experience at Ha Long Bay
Tour inclusions:
•Return international economy flights, taxes and current fuel surcharges (unless a land only option is selected)
•All accommodation, meals, transportation & transfers
•All sightseeing and entrance fees
•English speaking National Escort (if your group is 10 or more passengers) or Local Guides
•Visa fees for UK and EU passport holders
•Comprehensive travel guides
Total tour price for 18 days, from £3,090 per person
For more information & to speak to our Vietnam experts to find the perfect holiday for you, please give us a call on 01954 232802 or send an email to [email protected]!
#offers #touring
This all-encompassing tour not only showcases Vietnam's highlights but fully absorbs you in the rich history and culture too. Spend more time interacting with locals and visiting lesser-known places alongside the usual highlights.
Itinerary highlights include:
✨Visit the immense network of Cu Chi Tunnels
✨A Cruise on the Mekong Delta & Cai Rang floating markets
✨Visit historical sites such as the Po Nagar Cham Towers, the Royal Tomb of Minh Mang & the Imperial Citadel
✨Discover Hanoi & Ho Chi Minh City
✨An unforgettable experience at Ha Long Bay
Tour inclusions:
•Return international economy flights, taxes and current fuel surcharges (unless a land only option is selected)
•All accommodation, meals, transportation & transfers
•All sightseeing and entrance fees
•English speaking National Escort (if your group is 10 or more passengers) or Local Guides
•Visa fees for UK and EU passport holders
•Comprehensive travel guides
Total tour price for 18 days, from £3,090 per person
For more information & to speak to our Vietnam experts to find the perfect holiday for you, please give us a call on 01954 232802 or send an email to [email protected]!
#offers #touring
4 weeks ago
For all our clients either traveling to Vietnam or thinking about it, I highly recommend reading The Silk Merchant's Daughter written by Dinah Jefferies. The novel gives a good insight into the history of this beautiful country, and in my mind, makes the whole country even more beautiful when you visit as you are able to understand what they have been through before..
🇨🇦 First Passage to the West & Alaska Cruise 🇨🇦
An epic adventure in the Canadian Rockies. This journey brings you to stunning mountain towns beginning with a two night stay in Banff. You’ll travel from Banff to Vancouver through the legendary Spiral Tunnels, traverse the Continental Divide, and be inspired as you wind through mountain passes and dramatic canyons. Experience the only passenger rail service on this historic rail route by Rocky Mountaineer, celebrated for connecting Canada from East to West.
🗓Departing 27th April 2026
✈Return flights from London
🛏2 nights 4 star hotel stay in Banff & 1 night in Kamloops
🚂2 days onboard Rocky Mountaineer
🛏2 nights 4 stay hotel stay in Vancouver
🚢7 night full board cruise through the Inside Passage with Holland America Line
Total price from £4,099 per person, based on two adults sharing
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 #northamerica #oceancruise
An epic adventure in the Canadian Rockies. This journey brings you to stunning mountain towns beginning with a two night stay in Banff. You’ll travel from Banff to Vancouver through the legendary Spiral Tunnels, traverse the Continental Divide, and be inspired as you wind through mountain passes and dramatic canyons. Experience the only passenger rail service on this historic rail route by Rocky Mountaineer, celebrated for connecting Canada from East to West.
🗓Departing 27th April 2026
✈Return flights from London
🛏2 nights 4 star hotel stay in Banff & 1 night in Kamloops
🚂2 days onboard Rocky Mountaineer
🛏2 nights 4 stay hotel stay in Vancouver
🚢7 night full board cruise through the Inside Passage with Holland America Line
Total price from £4,099 per person, based on two adults sharing
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 #northamerica #oceancruise
1 month ago
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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
Thank you so much to Millie for helping us book our honeymoon! We had an absolutely amazing time cruising the Caribbean and wouldn’t have been able to do it without all of her help! Highly recommend!
Louisa Pretious
16:29 12 May 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
Do you rely on personal advice?
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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