Team Journeys | Fred.\ Holidays

Travelling the Amalfi Coast & Capri

10th July 2020

Simon,our Operations Manager was lucky enough to travel around the Amalfi Coast. Read the blog to find out more about his journey.

Vietnam & Cambodia – A River Cruise Along the Mekong

17th July 2020

Our Operations Manager Simon recently took a fascinating river cruise along the Mekong River. Find out more about his journey...

Amsterdam

17th July 2020

Our travel specialist Charlotte Hayward recently took a trip to Amsterdam. Read more about her journey...

Beautiful Barcelona

10th July 2020

Travel specialist Charlotte Hayward travelled to the beautiful city of Barcelona recently. Read more about her trip...

Exploring Canada

3rd July 2020

Read about Operations Manager, Simon's journey through the stunning national parks and cities of Canada.

Italian Lakes

26th June 2020

Fred.\ Holidays' team member Simon Chambers recently took a trip around the beautiful Italian Lakes. Find out more about his trip...

Christmas Markets – Switzerland, Germany & France

19th June 2020

Find out more about the incredible Christmas Markets of Europe, from Simon's trip through Switzerland, France and Germany.

Christmas on the Danube - Collette Tour

24th December 2019

Our Travel Support Specialist Emily recently took a cruise down the Danube with Collette Tours. Find out more about her journey...

The Mekong On Board Tonle Pandaw

16th April 2019

Our very own Ella travelling to Vietnam recently to explore the Mekong on board Tonle Pandaw. Here is what she thought of the ship.

An Excursion From Ben Tre With Pandaw

16th April 2019

During her Mekong River cruise with Pandaw, Elodie Pethybridge enjoyed some fantastic shore excursions. Here’s a look at one exciting day in particular.

Great Times On The Great Lakes

12th October 2018

Following our recent trip around the Great Lakes of North America, here is what you can expect on board a Victory cruise.

Escape To The Greens

14th May 2018

Europa-Park Golfclub Breisgau will give you a break from the thrills and allow you to indulge your passion for golf amongst spectacular views.

Eat, Sleep, Relax, Repeat

10th May 2018

With a sixth themed hotel in construction, there is a wide range of options when it comes to staying overnight at Europa-Park.

Thrills And Spills The Family Can Share Together

4th May 2018

Some theme parks find it hard to strike a balance between fast thrills for adults and gentler attractions for the younger members of the family. However, Europa-Park definitely hits the sweet spot.

Back Roads Touring - Italy Educational

27th April 2018

Read about the highlights of Italy from Verona ro Venice from Fred.\ Holidays team member, Jan Alexander, who visited with Back Roads Touring.

Visiting Ischia

26th April 2018

With opportunities to explore botanical gardens, relax in thermal spas, sunbath on beaches and dine on culinary delights – not to forget the award-winning wine – Ischia is a hidden retreat waiting to be explored.

An AmaWaterways Adventure

18th April 2018

Sales Executive, Emma Moody got the chance to explore Amsterdam and the stunnign Rhine River aboard AmaWaterways' luxury vessel, AmaPrima.

Baden-Baden

18th April 2018

On a recent trip to Germany, I spent a night in Baden-Baden, where European culture is vibrant for all to see.

A Relaxing Retreat In The Canary Islands

20th December 2017

Jeanette visited the Fred. Olsen-owed Hotel Jardín Tecina in the Canary Islands and this is why she would recommend it to anyone looking to take it easy.

A Multi-Centre Break In Two Of Germany’s Most Popular Cities

14th December 2017

Kevin Johnson experienced the ease of rail travel in Germany when visiting Dresden and Leipzig recently. Here’s why he’s eager to spend more time in both destinations.

Dusseldorf Christmas Markets 2016

2nd May 2017

Read all about the Christmas Markets of Dusseldorf, Cologne and Konigswinter from Fred.\ Holidays Travel Specialist, Alison Green.

Ypres and Somme Battlefields Tour

25th April 2017

Read more about Fred.\ Holidays Travel Specialist - Kevin Johnson's experience when he travelled to Ypres & the Somme for a sobering and enlightening Battlefields Tour experience.

AmaPrima Ship Visit

25th April 2017

Some of the Fred.\ River Cruises team recently visited the luxury Amawaterways vessel, AmaPrima. Read some of the highlights of the trip from Amsterdam to Hoorn from Sales Consultant, Abigail Barker.

Amadeus Princess Ship Visit – Amsterdam

21st April 2017

Travel Specialist, Kathy Batchford recently travelled to Amsterdam to visit the Amadeus Princess river curise vessel. Here is what she got up to during her weekend on board.

Vietnam & Cambodia and the Riches of the Mekong... A Trip of a lifetime

4th April 2017

Christmas Markets Visit to Dresden & Leipzig

2nd March 2017

Fred.\ team member Kathy Batchford, was lucky enough to take part in an educational visit to the Dresden and Leipzig Christmas markets. Here's what she got up to on her stay in some of Germany's most historic cities!

Dusseldorf & Cologne Christmas Markets

30th January 2017

Fred.\ team member Lucy Newman, took a trip to the Dusseldorf and Cologne Christmas markets. Here's what she got up to on her stay in some of Germany's most vibrant cities!

Dresden and Leipzig Christmas Markets - December 2016

12th January 2016

Fred.\ team member Jeanette Coppin, took a trip to the Christmas Markets of Dresden and Leipzig, to get into the festive spirit. Here's what she got up to on her trip.

Christmas Markets 2016 - Dusseldorf, Cologne & the Drachenfel

12th January 2017

Fred.\ Holidays team member, Simon Chambers, experienced the Christmas Markets of Germany's beautiful Dusseldorf, Cologne & the Drachenfels.

California & Hawaii

6th December 2016

Simon Chambers spent an incredible five days exploring the best of North America. Read all about his journey here.

La Gomera - Hotel Jardín Tecina

12th December 2016

The the picturesque island of La Gomera is home to the Hotel Jardín Tecina. Here Simon Chambers tells all about his idyllic holiday in this stunning resort.

Fred.\'s top tips for city trips

11th October 2016

Our Fred.\ Holidays Team Leader, Jan Alexander shares her top tips for the perfect city break.

Shamwari Safari

8th October 2016

Simon Chambers went on one of the ultimate bucket list journeys - an African safari. Here is what he got up to on his amazing trip.

Ship Visit - Ocean Princess

7th October 2016

Travel Specialist, Kevin Johnson was lucky enough to visit the Ocean Princess before she transferred to Oceania Cruise Lines. Here is what he got up to during his day on board.

Hotel Jardin Tecina - La Gomera

5th October 2016

One of our Travel Specialists, Kevin Johnson, took a journey to the beautiful island of La Gomera for a stay at the Hotel Jardin Tecina. Here's what he got up to during his stay.

Iceland Cruise

30th September 2016

One of the Fred.\ Holidays team took a once-in-a-lifetime cruise to the ‘Land of Fire and Ice’ - Iceland. Here is what Simon Chambers discovered on this fantastic journey.

Santiago de Compostela

1st July 2016

Fred.\ Travel Specialist, Sally Collicott, took a journey to the historic and beautiful city of Santiago de Compostela. Here's what she got up to on her city break.

Bavaria, Germany

24th June 2016

Travel Specialist, Jeanette Coppin, recently took in the picturesque landscapes and breathtaking beauty of Bavaria, visiting Lake Tegernsee, Reit im Winkl and Berchtesgaden. Here is what she got up to on her trip.

Voyages to Antiquity - Aegean Odyssey

10th June 2016

Having never been to the South of France before, Fred.\ Holidays Team Leader, Jan Alexander couldn't say no to a 6 day sailing along the south coast visiting Nice, Cannes, Marseille, Carcassonne and Barcelona on board Aegean Odyssey. Here's what she got up to during her time on board.

CLIA Cruise Conference

27th May 2016

Sally Collicott, a Fred.\ Travel Specialist, took part in the 2016 CLIA Conference in Southampton. Here's here experience on board some of the years biggest, brightest and newest cruise ships.

Cunard Cruises - Queen Mary 2

13th May 2016

Travel Specialist, Kevin Johnson was fortunate enough to sample Cunard's Queen Mary 2 on a 2-night cruise to Hamburg. Here's what he got up to on his trip on board.

Belmond British Pullman – Orient Express

6th May 2019

When Jan Alexander took a trip around the Kent countryside on board the Belmond British Pullman Orient express, she didn't know what to expect. Was there going to be a murder? Was Poirot going to make an appearance? Here's what she got up to on board.

Pullmantur Cruises - Horizon Ship Visit

29th April 2016

Sally Collicott, one of Fred.\ Holidays Travel Specialists, discovered the wonders of the Mediterranean on board Pullmantur Cruises - Horizon.

Fred.\ Hotel Jardin Tecina

22nd April 2016

One of the Fred.\ Holidays team members, Jan Alexander, visited the beautifully island of La Gomera and sampled a stay in the Hotel Jardin Tecina.

Pullmantur Cruises - Horizon

19th April 2016

Fred.\ Travel Specialist, Lucy Newman, experienced a 7-night cruise on board Pullmantur cruises newest ship - Horizon.

Ovation of the Seas Overnight

15th April 2016

Kevin Johnson shares his first Royal Caribbean ship experience and also the largest ship he has ever visited, with a day on board Royal Caribbean's Ovation of the Seas.

Turkey

8th April 2016

Jan Alexander decided on a trip to Turkey for her annual family holiday. Here's what she discovered during her trip.

Hotel Jardin Tecina

6th April 2016

Michelle Cullum, visited the Hotel Jardin Tecina in April for 3 nights and could definitely see why people visit time and time again.

AmaWaterways River Cruises - AmaStella

1st April 2016

Travel Specialist, Kevin Johnson, travelled with a group of other agents to Amsterdam for the day to visit the new AmaWaterways river cruise ship, AmaStella.

Athens, Greece

8th January 2016

Athens was a place that Operations Manager, Simon Chambers had always wanted to visit. Here's what he got up to during his time there.

Cruise & Maritime Voyages - Marco Polo Ship Visit

25th December 2015

Fred.\ Holidays team member, Jan Alexander, gives an insight into what it's like on board one of Cruise & Maritime Voyages small ships - the Marco Polo.

Cologne Christmas Market

18th December 2015

A Christmas market is the perfect way to get into the festive spirit. Fred.\ Holidays team member, Michelle Cullum, visited Cologne in December 2015 for 2 nights to explore the city's infamous Christmas markets.

German Christmas Markets

12th December 2015

Kevin Johnson, took a trip to Germany to visit some of the best Christmas Markets in Europe. Here's what he got up to on his journey.

Bremen

4th December 2015

Michelle Cullum, on of Fred.\ Holidays Travel Specialists, experienced the delightful tradition of German Christmas markets with a trip to Bremen.

Disneyland Paris

27th November 2015

Travel Specialist, Michelle Cullum took her husband and three year old son to Disneyland Paris, for a magical family weekend. Here is her experience.

Switzerland

20th November 2015

Switzerland is the perfect destination for a festive getaway, as our Travel Specialist, Lucy Newman found out. She took a pre-Christmas short break from London City Airport to Bern in the heart of the picturesque Bernese Oberland.

Berlin Christmas Markets

11th December 2015

Jeanette Coppin, one of the Fred.\ Travel Specialists, journeyed to the heart of Germany to discover the magic of the Berlin Christmas markets. Here's what she got up to on her trip.

River Cruise Convention

6th November 2015

Travel Specialist, Michelle Cullum travelled to Amsterdam from London Stansted in November 2015 for 2-nights to attend the annual River Cruise Convention. Here's what she got up to and what she discovered on her weekend away.

Freiburg and Europa-Park

5th June 2015

Europa Park is a large theme park which is great for all members of the family. Lots of activities to watch and participate in, jousting, rocknroll, magic shows, water rides, rollercoasters, all set in beautiful gardens. Here's what Fred.\ Holidays Team Leader, Jan Alexander got up to on her trip.

P&O Cruises - Britannia

6th March 2015

Fred.\ team member Lucy Newman, took a cruise on P&O Cruises latest vessel Britannia. Here's what she got up to on her overnight stay on board this stylish and luxurious ship!

Braemar – Amsterdam Mini Cruise

31st May 2015

After being on board Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines ship, Braemar for an Amsterdam mini cruise, Travel Specialist Jeanette Coppin, would recommend a mini cruise to anyone who has never been before as this is a great introduction to cruising.

Braemar Weekend Cruise to Amsterdam

29th May 2015

Amsterdam is a great city to visit by ship as if you are on a small ship you can sail right into the centre along a wide canal. Our Fred.\ Holidays Team Leader, discovered this amazing city for herself with a weekend cruise on board Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines ship - Braemar.

G Adventures - MS Expedition

22nd May 2015

Have you ever wondered what the arctic expedition vessels are like? Sally Collicot, recently took the opportunity to view G-Adventures’ MS Expedition whilst she was in port in Edinburgh at the start of her Arctic programme.

Luftner – Amadeus Silver II Christening in Lobith, Netherlands

24th April 2015

One of Fred.\ Holidays Travel Specialists, Alison Green was very lucky to be invited to the christening of the Amadeus Silver II. Here's her experience from a day on board.

Pullmantur Cruises - Empress Ship Visit

17th April 2015

Fred.\ Holidays Team Leader, Jan Alexander, experienced a day on board one of Pullmantur Cruises, luxury refurbished ships. Here is her experience on board Pullmantur Cruises ship, Empress.

Royal Caribbean - Anthem of the Seas

3rd April 2015

Ever wondered what it's like on board a Royal Caribbean ship? Fred.\ team member Kathy Batchford, discovered Anthem of the Seas is a big, bold, beautiful ship, with more restaurants, bars and entertainment on board than you can hope to experience in a week. Here's what she experienced during her day on board.

Scenic Tours - Scenic Jasper

13th March 2015

One of our Travel Specialist, Lucy Newman, got her first taste in river cruising with a 4-night cruise on the brand new Scenic Jasper - Here's what she got up to during her time on board.

Royal Caribbean Ship Visit - Anthem of the Seas

6th March 2015

Operations Manager, Simon Chambers, discovered a new era of cruising with a visit on board Royal Caribbeans new Quantum Class vessel - Anthem of the Seas. Here's what he got up to, and his thoughts on this new luxury cruise ship.

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Travelling the Amalfi Coast & Capri

Vietnam & Cambodia – A River Cruise Along the Mekong

Amsterdam

Beautiful Barcelona

Exploring Canada

Italian Lakes

Christmas Markets – Switzerland, Germany & France

Christmas on the Danube - Collette Tour

The Mekong On Board Tonle Pandaw

An Excursion From Ben Tre With Pandaw

Great Times On The Great Lakes

Escape To The Greens

Eat, Sleep, Relax, Repeat

Thrills And Spills The Family Can Share Together

Back Roads Touring - Italy Educational

Visiting Ischia

An AmaWaterways Adventure

Baden-Baden

A Relaxing Retreat In The Canary Islands

A Multi-Centre Break In Two Of Germany’s Most Popular Cities

Dusseldorf Christmas Markets 2016

Ypres and Somme Battlefields Tour

AmaPrima Ship Visit

Amadeus Princess Ship Visit – Amsterdam

Vietnam & Cambodia and the Riches of the Mekong... A Trip of a lifetime

Christmas Markets Visit to Dresden & Leipzig

Dusseldorf & Cologne Christmas Markets

Dresden and Leipzig Christmas Markets - December 2016

Christmas Markets 2016 - Dusseldorf, Cologne & the Drachenfel

California & Hawaii

La Gomera - Hotel Jardín Tecina

Fred.\'s top tips for city trips

Shamwari Safari

Ship Visit - Ocean Princess

Hotel Jardin Tecina - La Gomera

Iceland Cruise

Santiago de Compostela

Bavaria, Germany

Voyages to Antiquity - Aegean Odyssey

CLIA Cruise Conference

Cunard Cruises - Queen Mary 2

Belmond British Pullman – Orient Express

Pullmantur Cruises - Horizon Ship Visit

Fred.\ Hotel Jardin Tecina

Pullmantur Cruises - Horizon

Ovation of the Seas Overnight

Turkey

Hotel Jardin Tecina

AmaWaterways River Cruises - AmaStella

Athens, Greece

Cruise & Maritime Voyages - Marco Polo Ship Visit

Cologne Christmas Market

German Christmas Markets

Bremen

Disneyland Paris

Switzerland

Berlin Christmas Markets

River Cruise Convention

Freiburg and Europa-Park

P&O Cruises - Britannia

Braemar – Amsterdam Mini Cruise

Braemar Weekend Cruise to Amsterdam