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Celebrating 25 years of Sharron Roat at Abbotts Travel
"Who's had their fingers in my Piccalilli?" We never did find out. But we do know that when you ask for stories about Sharron Roat, you...
May 20, 2019


Havana a good time
Shelley and I made our way to the Revolution Bar, London America Square, to enjoy an evening of all things Cuban. Hosted by Cuba Holidays...
Mar 21, 2019


Hotelopoly
Firmly entrenched as our first “must attend” supplier event of the year and always eagerly anticipated, the Hotelopoly once again lived...
Feb 18, 2019


A pit stop tour of Malta
Malta is the breeding ground for rocky stretches of coast with glorious bays that hide crystal-clear waters and golden beaches. It’s one...
Feb 12, 2019


The Alternative Bucket List Showcase, Chigwell Golf Club - November 2018
The second leg of our autumn showcase evenings took place at a crowded and vibrant Chigwell Golf Club. Previous events had ensured much...
Feb 12, 2019


On the road: Tyes on Tour, East Coast Australia
After nine months spent travelling around Australia, which saw me run around the beautiful Sydney, catch waves in Byron Bay and take on...
Jan 1, 2019


Cruising to the Gherkin with Oceania
“On 27 November, we were invited by Oceania to a very exclusive and intimate event at Searcys at the Gherkin, as a thank you to a few...
Dec 30, 2018


Christmas comes but once a year
This year we jumped into the festive season by sending Julie to join Classic Collection Holidays on a day trip to Zurich. It was a great...
Dec 10, 2018


The Alternative Bucket List Showcase, The Woodford Wells Club - September 2018
The first leg of our double-header autumn showcase events took us to the Woodford Wells Club, where a sizeable audience consisting of the...
Nov 21, 2018


On the road: Superman in the Whitsundays
I’ve been away from home for close to ten months, so to say I was due a visit from a familiar face would have been an understatement....
Oct 29, 2018


On the road: Life in the jungle
After six months living in the Daintree Rainforest, I’m close to changing my name to Tarzan and removing myself completely from...
Sep 27, 2018


Italian Gastronomic & Wine Tasting Afternoon at Chigwell Golf Club
Our very first afternoon showcase event was a wonderful occasion with the superb Anna Baccanello from Azure Collection taking us on a...
Aug 28, 2018


Back with Iberostar again
"Danny, most of your colleagues have now been, so when are we going to get you out to experience an Iberostar property?” An interesting...
Aug 28, 2018


School in Corfu
Shelley went back to school for a few days recently with a sole focus on the beautiful island of Corfu, situated off Greece’s northwest...
Jul 31, 2018


On the road: Brisbane to Cairns with G Adventures
You can get a sense of just how big Australia is by looking at a map, but the size really hits home when you arrive. For travellers long...
Jul 11, 2018


Girls on tour
Being part of the Abbotts Travel team comes with a number of perks. The satisfaction of sending wonderful clients on dream holidays for...
Jun 13, 2018


Cricket and the Caribbean
It’s fair to say I love the Caribbean, almost as much as I love cricket. So when my team, Essex, won their first cricket county...
Jun 13, 2018


On the road: Surfing in Byron Bay
From the moment you arrive in Byron Bay you will feel the surfy, artsy vibe. From the fire twirlers performing on the beach to the rows...
May 14, 2018


Mauritius Educational with Inspiring Travel Company
Delicious Mauritius is how Sharron has always referred to the island and now I can see why. On descent into Mauritius I couldn’t believe...
May 14, 2018


Fun at the Food Market: Hotel Jardin Tropical
Following the visit to our office by Sales and Marketing Director, Alicia, and General Manager, Saad, in March, I was kindly invited to...
May 14, 2018
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