Travellers enjoy award-winning holidays across Britain from £40pp including 'mystery breaks'
Whether travellers are dreaming of a peaceful coastal retreat, a city escape, or an event-filled adventure, there's no shortage of great travel experiences waiting to be discovered.
Now Caledonian Travel is offering destinations spanning the UK, Ireland and Europe, and options that range from cultural city breaks and family fun to top theatre shows and sporting events, there's something for every kind of traveller.
From deposits starting at a low price of £40 per person with 1000s of breaks under £100, travellers can take trips from departure points across East and West Scotland, the North East and Yorkshire.
The list of trips includes Coach Holidays and Coach Tours to Blackpool, with prices beginning at £229 for five days throughout July. While in Blackpool, one of the UK's most popular seaside resorts, those on the trip can see a number of highlights, including Blackpool Pleasure Beach, the Blackpool Tower, Blackpool Beach, the zoo, and Madame Tussauds.
Another option is a trip to Loch Lomond which is located in central Scotland and is said to be well-situated for exploring the Trossachs National Park. Travellers can grab a three day stay for £119 which is home to many picturesque towns, villages, historic castles, lochs and viewpoints.
For a family friendly trip, there is also the option of LEGOLAND Windsor Resort from £149 for a two day stay or £229 for three days. The park is set over 150 acres of land and offers twelve themed lands along with over 55 interactive rides, live shows and attractions.
For Harry Potter fans, they can get the Warner Bros. Studio Tour London - The Making of Harry Potter for £179.10 for two days. This tour will give shoppers the chance to explore the sets used in the films, stepping into the Great Hall, Forbidden Forest and Diagon Alley. They will also be able to marvel at iconic props, including Harry's glasses and wand, Hermoine's time-turner and the Golden Snitch.
If this isn't what shoppers are after, they could try other platforms such as lastminute.com which offers staycations at locations like Brighton. There are deals for the Leonardo Royal Hotel Brighton Waterfront for £140 for one night and travellers will have access to the seafront, swimming pools and parking. Another option is on staycationholidays where there are options of larger spaces such as Semer Barns in the Rural Suffolk, which sleeps 13 people for between £2,477 and £4,241, has eight bedrooms, two private patios and an outdoor heated pool.
However, Caledonian Travel has received a 4.6 out of 5 5-star rating from more than 27,000 reviews on Trustpilot. One person said: "Booking was fast and easy."
"Brilliant day trip with a Loch Lomond Cruise and Afternoon Tea at Arrochar!" said another traveller.
Not everyone enjoyed their experience with the brand, however. One person wrote: "The booking experience wasn't very good."
But another customer said: "Found what I wanted and booking completed with ease."
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