Happy New Year! As we celebrate new beginnings and start working on our New Year's resolutions, there's no better time to start planning your 2024 trips. Our travel experts have fantastic travel deals to help you start the year strong with a focus on wellness, from a city break during a marathon in Berlin, an 8 day walking trip in Jordan and a 14 day cycling trip in Sri Lanka!
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3 night Berlin city escape
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Enjoy a 3 night stay in Berlin during the iconic BMW marathon from £725pp! The BMW marathon is renowned worldwide, with its scenic flat course passing multiple historic landmarks including the Brandenburg Gate. During your visit you'll stay at the 4* Adina Apartment Hotel Berlin, Checkpoint Charlie. Price includes return flights, 3 nights 4* hotel stay, ATOL protection, and a free £72 donation to the charity of your choice!
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14 days cycling in Sri Lanka
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Experience the wonders of Sri Lanka on this unique 14 day cycling trip from £1,740pp! On this 14 day adventure, you'll pass through Sri Lanka's stunning landscapes including pristine beaches, ancient ruins, rugged peaks and wildlife-rich natural parks. Price includes 13 nights hotel accommodation, meals as specified in the itinerary, transport throughout, selected activities and a free £87 donation to the charity of your choice!
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8 day Jordan walking trip
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Discover the wonders of Jordan on this 8 day walking trip from £1,009pp! On this 8 day adventure, you'll experience some of Jordan's most iconic sights, from the ruins of Petra, the mesmerising Wadi Rum desert, and the unique Dead Sea. Price includes meals as specified in the itinerary, expert guides throughout your trip, in-destination transport, accommodation during your stay and a free £50 donation to the charity of your choice!
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This year you can make a difference by supporting phenomenal charities - all while booking trips you love! Our Great Causes page is the perfect place to start with over 200 incredible UK-based charities committed to making a difference that you can donate to when you book with us. Remember, you can donate to any charity on JustGiving registered in the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. Choose your charity champions today and whenever you book with us you can choose to donate 5% of your total holiday price to your chosen charity - at no extra cost!
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Top 10 holidays to boost your wellbeing
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Wellness breaks mean different things to different people. For some, it means a relaxing walking holiday through quaint countryside, for others, a yoga and meditation retreat - or even an active running or cycling break! No matter what makes you tick, you'll find something you love in this 2024 list of wellness breaks, with stays in the UK, and further afield in Brazil, Finland, Mexico and Jordan.
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Discover our dream destinations for 2024
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If you'd like to experience new destinations off the beaten path this year, then our team of travel experts have just the thing for you! They've compiled a top 10 wishlist of the best destinations you can't afford to miss in 2024, from the Indonesian archipelago of Raja Ampat, beautiful Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Tenerife during its impressive Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife carnival celebration!
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Keen for more travel inspiration? Catch up with the latest edition of Charitable Traveller Magazine now!
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Discover inspiring news from the world of charity with our latest updates including inspirational achievements by our charity partners, wider news from the sector, and fun ways you can get involved and make a difference today. You can support any of our charity partners when you book with Charitable Travel by donating 5% of your total holiday cost to your nominated charity free of charge!
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Increase your steps and make a difference next month, by taking part in the 29 miles in February challenge supporting Alzheimer's Research UK. The challenge involves completing 29 miles across the whole month by walking, running, cycling or swimming - with the aim to raise £100 for dementia research. Sign up now.
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Our charity partner, Opening Doors London, needs urgent help to ensure they can continue to provide vital support to LGBTQ+ individuals over 50 across the UK. Opening Doors London provides safe spaces for its members helping them to integrate into a welcoming community while providing specialist care and support for those who need it. They need to raise £120,000 by Spring 2024 or they will have to cease operations. Donate now.
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Discover the very latest in the world of travel with our travel news updates to stay on top of the latest trends, industry changes, and destination news to help you plan your next trip.
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New Brightline connection announced between Los Angeles and Las Vegas |
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A new Brightline high-speed rail service has been announced which will connect Los Angeles and Las Vegas, which is due to be completed by 2028. The new line will finish 25 miles outside of Los Angeles in Rancho Cucamonga, where commuters will be able to finish their journey on existing lines. An existing high-speed Brightline rail service currently runs from Miami and Orlando, Florida.
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Peru set to increase Machu Picchu visitor permit numbers |
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This month, Peru is set to increase visitor permits for the iconic historic site of Machu Picchu, from 3,800 to 4,500 visitors per month, with higher limits of 5,600 on specific dates. Visitors will be able to explore the city in hour time slots spaced throughout the day from 06:00 - 14:00. It will now be easier than ever to visit Peru, following the launch of a new five-times-a-week Latam flight from London Heathrow to Lima, Peru.
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New Year, new destinations
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Not sure where to plan your 2024 travels to yet after a busy 2023? Then look no further, as our luxury travel expert Lizzi, has compiled an exciting list of destinations to visit for each month of 2024! Expect to find lesser-known gems including Newfoundland, Canada, the Silk Road in Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan, along with the Christmas markets of Gdansk, Poland and Ljubljana, Slovenia!
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Start 2024 the right way by signing up for one of our fantastic projects on the Holiday Volunteering Hub. Projects available include litter picking, volunteering in communities in need and taking part in wildlife conservation. Find your next project today.
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Help care for endangered Indian wildife in India
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Were you inspired by, but unable to make it on last year's India Golden Triangle and volunteering trip? Not to worry, if you are keen to make a difference on your next visit to India we can help you plan your trip, with plenty of time to volunteer at Wildlife SOS's excellent facilities. Spending time at their Elephant Conservation & Care Centre and Sloth Bear Rescue Facility near Agra, you'll be able to take care of these majestic animals and make a difference.
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If you've got a non-profit project overseas that welcomes volunteers and you would like it to be hosted on The Holiday Volunteering Hub, click here.
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We wish you a joyous start to 2024 and a fantastic year ahead with thrilling new experiences, plenty of celebrations and quality time spent with your loved ones.
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