A fantastic day yesterday for our Managed Partner Cumbria Travel at Cumbria's Premier Wedding Show. The team were busy chatting to couples about: Weddings abroad Epic stag & hen celebrations Dream honeymoons From luxury safaris and cruises to Caribbean escapes and Ibiza party vibes, they were on hand to help turn wedding travel dreams into reality. Well done to the team for showcasing their expertise and connecting with so many future brides and grooms.

Last night Dan was suited an booted - dickie bow included - as he represented Brilliant travel at the SPAA Annual dinner at the Crowne Plaza Glasgow, a fantastic evening celebrating our travel industry and the people within it. The evening featured a traditional Scottish welcome, including bagpipes, the haggis toast and the opportunity to catch up with industry colleagues and build valuable connections. Events like this highlight the importance of community within the travel

Huge congratulations to Julie Bennett ! Julie is celebrating 10 amazing years in business with Brilliant Travel, and she’s been sharing success stories from the past decade across her social media. She also ran 10 days of competitions in January—and the result? ✨ Her best January EVER ✨ An incredible milestone and a well-deserved celebration of hard work, consistency, and passion. Well done!

Christine is heading back to Africa this February for an incredible 3-week adventure!  As one of our African Specialists, she’s constantly refreshing her first-hand knowledge to bring clients the very best insights. Christine completed this journey last year too, and she’ll be sharing real experiences, tips, and videos along the way. 👉 Follow her journey to see Africa through an expert’s eyes.

A huge well done to Sue Lindsay, who is our well-deserved Homeworker of the Month for January! Sue's knowledge and commitment set a brilliant example for the start of the year, and we're proud to recognise her outstanding efforts! 🤩 Congratulations Sue! well Done!

We're incredibly proud to see our Managed Partner AllWays Travel to feature in the Travel Weekly. A fantastic spotlight on their people-first, specialist approach to accessible travel. Huge congratulations to Michael and Sarah on being featured in the magazine. You can read the full article by clicking here .

Huge congratulations to Stacey from Elite Cruises, who has been awarded the Silversea Advocate Award - November 2025. This recognition form the team at Silversea is a fantastic achievement and a true reflection of the passion, knowledge and care she brings to her clients everyday. Well done Stacey!

A massive congratulations to Now Let's Travel team for delivering such a fantastic Holiday & Cruise Show. From start to finish, the event was a real credit to the team. Our Business Development Manager, Dan, was there on the day to support the team and be part of such a successful event. Well done to everyone involved a brilliant effort all round.

Today, Dan Steabler , our BDM, attended an Accessibility Workshop Day with our Managed Partner, Now Let’s Travel, alongside 16 members of their team. Hosted on-site at Newcastle Airport, the day included insightful presentations from: Laura Hartshorne, Aviation Manager, who shared a comprehensive overview of passenger services, with a strong focus on accessibility. Tom, Passenger Service Training & Compliance Lead, who highlighted the vital day-to-day operations that ensure a

Fantastic News We are delighted to share that our Managed Partner Cumbria Travel  Whitehaven has been shortlisted as a TTG Top 50 Finalist for the North West. Huge congratulations to everyone at Cumbria Travel Whitehaven, what an amazing accomplishment! Good luck at the awards in March

BIG NEWS! Brilliant Travel has been shortlisted for Top Homeworking Agency (Small) in the TTG Top 50 Travel Agencies 2026! We’re absolutely buzzing. A huge thank you to all our amazing suppliers for your support, and to TTG for this incredible recognition. The winners will be revealed on Thursday 23 April in Manchester… and we can’t wait to celebrate!

In October, at the Barrhead Travel Group Conference, our managed partner Moorelands Travel was honoured with the Brilliant Travel Best Performance Award 2025. As the team were unable to attend the event, our BDM Dan Steabler  had the pleasure of visiting their store today to present the award in person. It was a brief but enjoyable visit, meeting the team who are currently busy delivering exceptional offers. As owner Scott would say “Mind yer heeds, these offers are flying oo

WE HAVE FINALISTS! We’re thrilled to announce that we have four finalists shortlisted in the Geordie Ball Travel Agent Awards taking place in March! Here are our finalists: Best Use of Social Media – Now Lets Travel Stockton Cruise Agent of the Year – John Dixon, Destinations by John Excellence in Customer Service – Fern Dixon, Destinations by John Marketing Campaign of the Year – Now Lets Travel Newcastle A huge well done to everyone - good luck!

As our Brilliant Travel Specialists make their journey home, we’re wrapping up what has been the most magical, festive and unforgettable week on the Danube. From the twinkling markets of Budapest to the fairytale charm of Bratislava, to the classical elegance of Vienna… every day brought something truly special. Here are just some of the standout moments: Budapest – panoramic views from Castle Hill, glittering Christmas stalls, the world’s largest outdoor ice rink, and evenin

A huge congratulations to Emma Burrow, one of our Brilliant Travel Specialists, who has been selected from over 200 applicants to join the CLIA River Cruise Champion Programme, being one of just 35 travel professionals chosen across the UK! Over the next 6 months, Emma will complete training and assessments, and by the end, she’ll officially become a CLIA River Cruise Champion. What an unbelievable achievement, you’re a superstar, Emma!

Last night our team attended the WAVE Awards, celebrating excellence across the travel industry.   A huge congratulations to our Managed Partners, The Cruise Room and Premium Cruises & Tours, who were shortlisted in the Best Retail Agent category.   And an extra special shout out to The Cruise Room, who took home Best Independent Agent!   An absolutely tremendous achievement we’re so proud of you!   We also want to shine a spotlight on our Brilliant Travel Specialists, who we

Two of our Brilliant Travel Specialists were carefully selected to attend the 2025 Disney Inspire Summit at Disneyland Paris.   They have been exploring the brand-new Disney Adventure World, including the World of Frozen which they are super excited about, and learning all about the new immersive lands, character meet & greets, and magical experiences, all so they can share authentic insights with their customers and colleagues.   We love seeing our members enjoy these amazin

Day 1 Our Brilliant Travel VIPs kicked off their South Africa adventure with the most unforgettable first day at Aquila Game Reserve and WOW, what a start! From elephants to lions and everything in between, the team enjoyed an incredible safari!   The celebrations continued into the evening with a beautiful dinner and two special birthdays Day 2   Day Two kicked off bright and early with an incredible morning game drive and the sightings did not disappoint!   The team spotted

Huge congratulations to Isabel from Belle Travel, who won Homeworker of the Year at the SPAA Travel Awards last night!What a wonderful recognition for your continuous passion and hard work within the travel industry.The whole team at Brilliant Travel are so proud!

We’re absolutely thrilled for one of our valued Managed Partners, Now Lets Travel, who are expanding once again and opening their 7th store this December!The new branch will be located in Blaydon-on-Tyne, right in the heart of Blaydon Shopping Centre. What an incredible achievement. The whole Brilliant Travel team couldn’t be prouder!