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International Trips

Is a language stay in England worth it for a young teenager?

Yes, when the week is structured. Ours is based in Broadstairs in Kent, covers six cities including two full days in London, sets levels with a placement test on day two, and is supervised around the clock. From age 10.

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What is a two-week trip to Thailand actually like?

Fourteen days split three ways: a day in Kuala Lumpur, the busy half in Phuket with the Phi Phi islands and Phang…

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International Trips

What do you actually see on a two-week trip to Vietnam?

The north, centre and south in one run: Hanoi, the rice valleys of Mai Chau, the limestone peaks of Ninh Binh, a…

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Discover Morocco

Is Morocco a good destination for a family holiday?

Yes, particularly around Marrakech, where the Ourika Valley, Essaouira and the medina are all day trips from one hotel base. Children travel…

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Umrah and Hajj

What do I need to prepare for Umrah?

A passport valid well beyond your dates, the Umrah visa (we arrange it), photographs to the current specification, ihram clothing and an…

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International Trips

Cairo or Sharm El Sheikh — which Egypt trip suits you?

Cairo for the pyramids, the museums and guided historic days; Sharm El Sheikh for the Red Sea, diving and resort time. Our…

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Travel Tips

When is the best time to visit Morocco?

Spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) are the safest choices countrywide. The Atlantic coast is comfortable almost year round,…

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Travel Tips

What should you eat in Morocco?

Tagine, couscous on Fridays, harira soup and pastilla are the dishes to try, with mint tea served everywhere. It is fragrant rather…

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Discover Morocco

Chefchaouen: is the blue city worth the detour?

Yes, if you are already travelling in the north or have at least seven days. It sits in the Rif mountains a…

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Travel Tips

What should you pack for Morocco?

Layers in every season, shoes you can walk uneven ground in, and clothing that covers shoulders and knees for religious sites and…

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Discover Morocco

Marrakech or Fes — which city should you visit first?

Marrakech if this is your first trip: it is livelier, easier to navigate and has the best day trips. Fes if you…

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How many days do you need in Morocco?

Six days is enough for one region, seven covers the northern cities, and ten lets you cross the country from the Mediterranean…

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