TRAVEL INSPIRATION & TOP TIPS

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

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

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.

✨ Promotion Announcement ✨ We are absolutely delighted to announce the promotion of Hayley to Branch Manager of Aspire Travel - Thrapston. We are incredibly proud to announce that Hayley has been promoted to Branch Manager - and what better moment to share the news than on the very day we’ve received notification that we are finalists in the SME Northamptonshire Business Awards. Hayley brings with her an outstanding 29 years of experience in the travel industry, having worked

We're absolutely thrilled to share that Aspire Travel has been named Travel Agency of the Year 2026 in the Innovation & Excellence Program - our third consecutive year winning this award! This recognition isn’t just a nice trophy to display. It reflects the hard work, creativity, and dedication of our entire team from our amazing Travel Consultants, to our post-booking support team who make the Aspire Travel Difference a reality every day. The award celebrates: Innovatio

We're absolutely thrilled to share that Aspire Travel Cambridge has been named Travel Agency of the Year 2026 in the Innovation & Excellence Program - our third consecutive year winning this award! This recognition isn’t just a nice trophy to display. It reflects the hard work, creativity, and dedication of our entire team - from our amazing travel consultants to our post-booking support team who make the Aspire Travel Difference a reality every day. The award celebrate

Travel Consultant(s): Kelly Aspire Travel & Harper Amy Aspire Travel Role(s): Founder & Junior Ski Inspector Destination: Flaine, French Alps Trip Type: Family Ski Holiday Travel Style: Family, first-time skiing, festive travel, adventure & relaxation Why a ski holiday - and why now? Ski holidays are one of those trips people talk themselves out of for years. “It’s not for us.” “The kids are too young.” “I wouldn’t be able to do it.” We’d said all of those things too. An

Travel Consultant: Milly Aspire Travel Role: Travel Consultant Destination: Iceland Trip Type: Bucket-List Escape Travel Style: Adventure, nature, iconic experiences & relaxation Why Iceland — and why now? Iceland is one of those destinations that feels otherworldly . From roaring waterfalls and volcanic landscapes to pastel streets and steaming lagoons, this is a place that delivers jaw-dropping moments from the minute you arrive . If you’re looking for a destination th

Guest List: Kelly, Clare, Mia, Amy, Libby, Hayley, Milly, Lowri, Sade, Leeanda and Ellie Role: Senior Management, Senior / Travel Consultants and Operations Destination: Tilbury, Essex Trip Type: Festive Event - Ambassador Cruise Line - Ambiance Dates: 13th to 14th December 2025 A Christmas Celebration the Aspire Way There’s something truly magical about celebrating the festive season together, and this year the entire Aspire Travel team found a new kind of holiday spirit - o

Travel Consultant: Mia Aspire Travel Role: Senior Travel Consultant Trip Type: Personal City Break Destination: Palma City, Mallorca, Spain Dates: Fri 21st to Mon 24th November 2025 Trip Type: City Break / Winter Escape What was the purpose of this trip? This was a personal city break, designed to explore Palma City first hand so I could experience the city’s culture, local food and unique attractions – and bring those insights back to clients planning their own escapes

We’re absolutely thrilled to share some very special news… Aspire Travel has been awarded Luxury Travel Agency of the Year – Cambridge 2025 by International Explorer. 🏆 For a proudly independent agency that started with a passion for people, places and proper service, this recognition means the world to us – because it’s not based on votes, popularity or who shouts the loudest online. It’s based on merit. How we were chosen International Explorer’s awards are decided using

Travel Consultant: Kelly Aspire Travel Role: Business Owner & Travel Consultant Destination: Gdańsk, Poland Trip Type: Christmas Market Short Break / Educational Travel Style: City break, festive escape, walking & foodie heaven Dates: 21st to 23rd November 2025 Why Gdańsk – and why now? What can I say about Gdańsk Christmas Markets … WOW. 🎄✨If you’re thinking about a festive getaway for 2025/2026, Gdańsk absolutely needs to be on your Christmas list . It’s beautiful, in

Travel Consultant: Milly Aspire Travel Role: Travel Consultant Tour Operator Hosting the Trip: Red Sea Holidays Destination: Hurghada, Egypt Dates: 7th–11th November 2025 Trip Type: Fam Trip / Resort Inspection Purpose of the Trip This educational trip allowed me to experience first-hand the top Red Sea hotels in Hurghada, inspect resort facilities, and test excursions so I can provide clients with confident, personalised advice for their perfect Egyptian getaway. Who Hosted

Travel Consultant: Clare Aspire Travel Role: Associate Director Host Tour Operator: Ikos Destination: Spain – Ikos Andalusia Dates: 4th to 6th November 2025 Trip Type: Hotel Inspection / Resort Stay What was the purpose of this educational trip? This trip gave me the opportunity to experience the Ikos brand and “Infinite Lifestyle” concept first-hand. By staying in the resort and exploring its facilities, I was able to understand the accommodation, dining, and unique experien