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Times
20-07-2025
- Times
Win an eight-night luxury ocean cruise for two with Explora Journeys worth £13,000
Explora Journeys is one of the newest ocean cruise lines, with a fleet of ships designed to resemble boutique hotels at sea. And they really do, with sleek interiors, chic bars and swish restaurants that run the gamut from French fine dining to a pan-Asian spot with its own saké sommelier. Even better, you'll find multiple heated pools and a spa on board, with tip-top treatments and all the extras like a sauna, steam room and hydrotherapy pool. This fantastic prize gives you and a guest the flexibility to choose your own eight-night itinerary on board either Explora I, Explora II or Explora III (launching in summer 2026), subject to availability. Perhaps you've always wanted to see the white-sand beaches of the Caribbean? Then you can opt for a Puerto Rico to Miami sailing where you'll get to spot both the cerulean lagoons of Tortola and the sandy shores of Antigua. Or maybe you've always talked about going on a Greek island-hopping adventure? You'll want to choose an Athens to Venice sailing that takes in underrated Paros and history-filled Rhodes before making a beeline for Corfu and its remarkable views. Or is a fabulous fjord expedition calling your name? You can sail from Southampton to Copenhagen, marvelling at Olden's fjords and Bergen's seafood along the way. The list goes on . . . Whichever you choose, you'll stay in an Ocean Terrace Suite, meaning stellar views at all times, on an all-inclusive basis, and enjoy champagne on arrival. The trip must be booked within 12 months of the winner being announced, and excludes Monaco GP journeys, journeys over Christmas, and Thanksgiving. Excursions and spa treatments are extra. For more information, click here. For your chance to win, simply vote in each category in this year's Times and Sunday Times Travel Awards. There are 17 categories in total. Click here to vote. For the full list of prizes, see closes at 23.59pm on August 31, 2025. Open to residents of the United Kingdom who are aged 18 years or older, excluding employees and agents of the Promoter and its group companies, or third parties directly connected with the operation or fulfilment of the Promotion and their affiliates, and their immediate families and household members. One entry per person. Winners will be selected at random from all valid entries. No cash alternative and prize is non-transferable. Prize is a voucher valid for an 8 (eight) night stay for two on board EXPLORA I, EXPLORA II OR EXPLORA III (launching in summer 2026) and return economy flights from the UK to Europe only, and return economy class transfers (from the destination airport directly to the port). Prize is valid for travel within 12 months from the end of the Promotion Period, and blackout dates apply including Monaco GP journeys, journeys over Christmas and Thanksgiving. Winner and his/her guest(s) must travel on same itinerary. All parts of Prize must be used in conjunction with same booking. Winner and his/her guest(s) are solely responsible for ensuring they are available to travel and have a full valid passport (with validity for six months or more beyond the date of travel), obtaining adequate travel insurance and appropriate vaccinations/inoculations for foreign travel at their own expense. Cancellation is allowed until 90 days before the journey. Within 90 days, cancellation will cause the loss of Prize voucher validity. Travel insurance, food and drink (outside what is previously declared in the board basis), spending money and all incidental expenses are the responsibility of the Winner. Prize is subject to Explora Journeys terms and conditions. Your information will be used to administer this Promotion and otherwise in accordance with our privacy policy at and those of the partners. Promoter is Times Media Ltd. Full T&Cs apply — see
The Sun
17-07-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Emirates has a budget airline and it's rolling out new business class seats
EMIRATES has a budget airline most people don't know about - and it is launching new business class seats flydubai connects Dubai with destinations around Europe, Africa and Southeast Asia and has revealed it's getting a touch of luxury very soon. 5 5 The airline is rolling out brand-new business suites on selected Boeing 737 MAX jets which are set to appear later this year. flydubai will install ten suites on the selected aircraft and each will be a window seat with aisle access. The suites will have sliding doors, and the 1-1 seating will face away from the aisle to provide privacy even when the door is open. Installed in the suite is a 17-inch touchscreen for watching films and TV shows. There's a Bluetooth connection so passengers can connect their own headphones. Lighting has been added around the suite, such as under the seat and inside storage areas, to give a dull glow and a relaxing vibe rather than bright lighting from above. Like other suites, all of the seats in business class can be turned into flatbeds. In the current business suites, every passenger can lay flat, but not everyone has direct aisle access. The airline vice-president Daniel Kerrison said: 'The increased height of the back-shell, a sliding suite door and direct aisle access for every passenger create a level of privacy never before seen on Boeing 737s,." The suites were initially set to launch in 2023, but have been delayed. A spokesperson for flydubai told Executive Traveller the new suites are "still in the pipeline for 2025." Inside the brand new, luxury Emirates flight from Edinburgh to Dubai 5 5 The airline flies to certain destinations in Europe like Budapest and Prague. A flight from Dubai to Saudi Arabia's Riyadh starts from AED 575 (£116). With Emirates, flights from Dubai to Riyadh start at £260. Meanwhile, Emirates recently revealed its new cabins after launching its A350-900 aircraft. Inside, economy passengers can enjoy roomier seats, set across a 3-3-3 formation. Each seat is designed in light blue and bronze, with a six-way adjustable headrest along with full neck support. The premium economy seats, which launched in 2022, are in a 2-3-2 formation. Each one has leather reclining seats as well as footrests and adjustable headrests. Business seats are set across a 1-2-1 cabin with "S Lounge" lie-flat seats, charging ports, a minibar and 4K TV screens incorporated in the suites. Here's more on Europe's best airline, which has revealed new cheap flights from the UK. And the budget airline is launching more flights to one of the world's cheapest holiday destinations.
TTG
10-07-2025
- Business
- TTG
Elegant Resorts and If Only promise agents 'unrivalled access' to top sporting events with new brands
Besides offering trips based around specific events, If Only said its new If Only Sports Travel team will be available to tailor holidays and itineraries for agents keen to seize on growing demand for sports tourism, or to extend their existing luxury offering. If Only and Elegant, which has launched an Elegant Sports brand, will leverage the expertise of Portman Group stablemate Destination Sports to get their sports operations up and running. If Only said it would have access to premium event tickets, exclusive hospitality packages and once-in-a-lifetime experiences, as well as high-end accommodation options. A three-night US Open tennis break leads in from £3,995pp, while four-night Singapore Grand Prix packages start from £3,595pp. The operator is backing the launch with regional flight options, all-inclusive transfers and fees, £200 deposits and access to its experienced team – as well as its "five-star portfolio". If Only sales director Tracy Docherty described the launch as a "significant addition" to the operator's product line-up. "With our head-to-toe service, bespoke itineraries, and exclusive access, agents can confidently book their clients into the heart of the world's most thrilling sporting events," she said.
