TRAVEL INSPIRATION & TOP TIPS

When we travel, we may spend a few days, a week or perhaps a little longer in a destination. We see the beaches, landscapes, wildlife and culture. We enjoy incredible food, meet new people and create memories that stay with us long after we return home. But most travellers only experience a small part of the bigger picture. We may not understand how tourism impacts the local community. We may not know where our money goes, who benefits from our visit or how the experiences we

Destination: Canada & Alaska Travel Consultant: Kelly Aspire Travel Holiday Type: Escorted Rail, Cruise & Stay Travel Partner: Titan Travel, Rocky Mountaineer and Holland America Cruise Line Date: May 2026 One Journey. Two Countries. Endless Bucket List Moments. Some holidays are memorable. Others become the trip you compare every future holiday to. Combining the spectacular Canadian Rockies, the world-famous Rocky Mountaineer, vibrant Vancouver and an unforgettable Alaska cr

Destination: Lake Como, Italy & Switzerland Operations Manager: Leeanda Johnson Tour Type: Escorted Multi-Centre Holiday Experience: First-Hand by Aspire Travel A Journey Through Italy and Switzerland Like No Other Few holidays combine breathtaking scenery, elegant lakeside towns, world-famous rail journeys and exceptional food quite like this unforgettable tour through Northern Italy and Switzerland. Having recently experienced the itinerary first-hand, Leeanda returned insp

As part of our commitment to providing genuine, first-hand expertise to our clients, we recently joined an extraordinary educational expedition to the Arctic with Quark Expeditions onboard the beautiful Ocean Explorer.

Travel Consultant: Kelly Aspire Travel and Harper Amy Aspire Travel Role: Travel Consultant and Junior Thrill and Chill Inspector Tour Operator Hosting the Trip: Cruise.co.uk Destination: Florida and Caribbean Cruise Dates: 6th to 21st April 2026 Trip Type: Cruise & Stay If there is one thing this educational trip proved to us, it’s this: the perfect family holiday doesn’t have to choose between adventure and relaxation - you really can have both. For years, Florida has been

Destination: Rhodes, Greece Hosted By: Atrium Hotels Travel Dates: 14th – 17th May 2026 Trip Type: Educational Visit / Hotel Inspection Trip Experiencing Rhodes First-Hand As part of our commitment to providing clients with expert, first-hand travel advice, Aspire Travel was invited to experience the Atrium Hotels collection in Rhodes. The purpose of the trip was to gain a deeper understanding of the destination, inspect the Atrium portfolio of luxury hotels, and learn more a

At Aspire Travel, we believe travel has the power to change lives for the better. It creates opportunities to experience different cultures, support local economies and build lasting connections with people and places around the world. As part of our commitment to a more sustainable future for travel, we have become a signatory to the Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action in Tourism. This global initiative brings together organisations committed to reducing tourism's environm

Travel Consultant: Elle Aspire Travel Role: Apprentice Travel Consultant Tour Operator Hosting the Trip: TUI Destination: Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt Dates: 13th – 17th May 2026 Trip Type: Luxury Educational / FAM Trip Experiencing Sharm El Sheikh First-Hand As part of our commitment to providing clients with expert, first-hand travel advice, I was fortunate to join an educational trip to Sharm El Sheikh hosted by TUI. The trip was designed to enhance our destination knowledge thr

We’re delighted to welcome Elle to the Aspire Travel team as our very first Apprentice Travel Consultant ✈️💙 Elle joins us at an exciting time for the business and will be working closely with our experienced travel experts to learn all aspects of the industry - from crafting bespoke holidays and understanding destinations, to delivering the exceptional customer service Aspire Travel is known for. As part of her apprenticeship, Elle will gain hands-on experience across all a

Travel Consultant: Emma Aspire Travel Role: Travel Consultant Tour Operator Hosting the Trip: Cian Tjia & Marriott Mauritius Destination: Mauritius Dates: 3rd – 8th May 2026 Trip Type: Luxury Educational / FAM Trip Experiencing Mauritius First-Hand As part of our commitment to offering expert, first-hand advice to our clients, Emma joined an incredible luxury educational trip to Mauritius, hosted by Marriott Mauritius and Cian Tjia. The trip focused on inspecting three stunni

We are absolutely delighted to officially welcome Sarah AspireTravel to Aspire Travel – Thrapston as our new Senior Travel Consultant. And what an incredible addition to the Aspire family she is. With over 30 years of travel, leadership, commercial and customer experience expertise, Sarah brings a truly unique skillset to our growing team - combining a lifelong passion for travel with an impressive background in pricing, forecasting, performance, and strategic planning across

We are proud to announce that Aspire Travel Cambridge has been named a finalist in three categories at the SME Cambridgeshire Business Awards 2026 . The nominations include: Business Woman of the Year – Kelly Baldwin Employer of the Year High Growth Business of the Year Being recognised across multiple categories highlights the continued success and growth of Aspire Travel over the past year. A Year of Growth and Achievement These nominations reflect the incredible progress

We are delighted to announce that Aspire Travel founder Kelly Baldwin has been nominated for the Business Leader Award at the SME Cambridgeshire Business Awards 2026 . This prestigious category recognises individuals who demonstrate exceptional leadership, vision and the ability to inspire and grow successful businesses. A Leadership Journey Built on Passion Since launching Aspire Travel, Kelly has built the business with a clear vision - to create a modern travel agency th

We are thrilled to share that Aspire Travel Thrapston has been named a finalist in the Hospitality, Leisure & Tourism Business of the Year category at the SME Northamptonshire Business Awards 2026 . For a business that only opened its doors on 16th July 2025 , this recognition is a truly special milestone. Celebrating a Remarkable First Year In just a short time, the Thrapston travel hub has grown into a thriving part of the Aspire Travel network. From record bookings to l

We are incredibly proud to announce that Aspire Travel has been shortlisted in the TTG Top 50 Travel Agencies 2026 , recognised as one of the Top Travel Agencies in the East of England . This recognition places Aspire Travel among the top five agencies in our region , selected from hundreds of travel businesses across the UK. For our team, this shortlist represents far more than an industry accolade. It reflects the dedication, expertise and passion that goes into every singl

We are delighted to share some wonderful news with our clients, partners and community. Aspire Travel Cambridge has been recognised at the Diamond Distinction Awards 2025 , receiving the award for Package Holidays & Luxury Escapes . This recognition celebrates our commitment to creating exceptional travel experiences, delivering personalised service, and helping our clients turn their holiday dreams into reality. Recognised for Exceptional Travel Experiences At Aspire Travel

We are incredibly proud to share some exciting news from the Aspire Travel team. Our founder, Kelly Baldwin , has been recognised with an Inspirational Women in Business Award in the Travel Expert category , celebrating her leadership, vision and the rapid growth of Aspire Travel since launching less than five years ago. For Kelly, the recognition is about far more than a personal milestone - it reflects the dedication, passion and commitment of the entire Aspire Travel team.

Travel Consultant: Kelly Aspire Travel Destination: Costa de la Luz, Spain Location: Chiclana de la Frontera, Cádiz rip Type: Luxury Conference / Resort Inspection Duration: 2 Nights – March 2026 Purpose of the Trip This March, we swapped grey UK skies for sunshine in Cádiz to attend the Jet2holidays conference - and to take the opportunity to inspect Iberostar Selection Andalucía Playa . The goal? To see whether this resort genuinely delivers on a luxury, all-inclusiv

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Travel Consultants: Kelly Aspire Travel and & Harper Aspire Travel, Junior Hotel Inspector Destination: Algarve, Portugal Location: Vilamoura Trip Type: Luxury Family Escape / Resort Inspection Duration: 3 Nights – February Half Term Purpose of the Trip This February, we swapped grey UK mornings for blue skies and 19°C sunshine to experience winter sun in the Algarve - and to properly inspect Domes Lake Algarve from both an adult and a child’s perspective. The goal? To u