Be inspired with Inspirational Travel...

About Us

Inspirational Travel is a luxury tour operator that specialises in the creation of luxury holidays for the discerning traveller.

All of our itineraries are individually crafted for you to ensure that we provide unique holidays to our range of destinations. We prefer to utilise small boutique properties of character that ensure that our clients are recognised as individuals rather than numbers. Our transfers are all done on a private basis; in our destinations we use highly skilled and trained private guides and we can include other important touches to create the perfect itinerary for you.

At Inspirational Travel all of our experienced and knowledgeable staff are widely travelled and have first hand knowledge and experience of all of our destinations. From the first consultation with you (and effectively a blank piece of paper) we will establish your requirements that will allow you to travel at your own pace.

We believe in flexibility and personalisation and recognise that each and every client is different and therefore has different ideas on what they need from their holiday. Attention to detail and exceptional levels of service are critical parts of our operation and we will ensure that no stone is left unturned in the pursuit of excellence.

Our range of hotels, camps, lodges, boats and trains are all hand-picked and we offer a diverse selection from small tented camps in remote wilderness areas and boutique guest houses in vibrant cities through to ultra-luxurious hotels and resorts. However, this website is not intended to be an exhaustive list and merely features a selection of our favourites. Simply ask should these not be suitable or if you have others that you prefer.

Through our consultation process with you we will recommend the best rooms and suites, where to eat and other ideas to ensure that you get the most from your holiday experience. We will create inspirational itineraries for honeymooners and other couples seeking romantic hideaways; design exciting journeys to amazing places in Africa; plan and execute safe and inspiring programmes for families; and conjure up exceptional ideas for those seeking a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

You can also book with Inspirational Travel confident in the knowledge that all of our holidays and flights are fully bonded with the Civil Aviation Authority and we hold an Air Tour Operators' License (ATOL number is 9748). This license covers all holidays that include air travel.

Therefore, whether you are travelling alone, with your partner, with family or a group of friends, be inspired with Inspirational Travel.

Why Us

Why Us: 

Inspirational Travel really care about our clients and we want to make sure that each and every one is treated as an individual and feels 100% satisfied with the whole booking process and, of course, the holiday experience itself. Here are a few reasons why we believe you should trust Inspirational Travel with your travel arrangements:-

SMALL AND BEAUTIFUL

We are a small company and do not do large volumes of holidays so we can concentrate on delivering exemplary service levels to customers and like to get to you know you and understand your needs, likes and dislikes etc. You are not just a number to us!!

You will deal with the same person throughout the booking process to ensure personal service and that they do fully understand your requirements.

Customer satisfaction is our number 1 priority. See our customer testimonials to see what our clients say.

COMPLETELY FLEXIBILITY

We are true tailor-made specialists and effectively do not sell the same holiday twice. Everything is tailored to your requirements, needs and budget.

We are extremely flexible - no rigid itineraries or timetables.

We can deliver ideas for all occasions, whether it is a family holiday, a wedding overseas, your honeymoon, a romantic escape, a need to recharge batteries, watching or participating in sports etc.

EXPERIENCED AND PASSIONATE ABOUT TRAVEL

Our small team has over 50 years of travel experience between them.

Between them they have travelled the globe extensively and in particular to the destinations we feature.

We also have an enormous depth of knowledge on our destinations and chosen properties.

We are passionate about travel and the destinations we sell.

WIDE RANGE OF EXOTIC DESTINATIONS AND ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

We offer a wide range of exotic destinations across Africa, the Indian Ocean, the Caribbean, the Middle East, Asia and can also handle holidays to Australia & New Zealand, Canada and the USA as well as Round-The-World trips.

Choose from a huge selection of hotels, resorts, safari camps and lodges etc in each of our destinations. We offer everything from very good 3* properties to the very best 5* deluxe properties that the world has to offer. We therefore have something to suit all budgets and tastes.

EXTREMELY COMPETITIVE PRICES AND VALUE FOR MONEY

Although we are small we have an excellent worldwide network of partners and appointed agents in each of our destinations, who deal with other like-minded operators around the world giving them tremendous buying power.

We constantly are negotiating with our partners to bring you the best possible offers and these can include FREE NIGHTS, FREE ROOM UPGRADES, EARLY BOOKING OFFERS, SUPERB WEDDING & HONEYMOON OFFERS etc.

We buy our airfares direct and do not have huge overheads so can keep our costs competitive and cheaper that you could do if you were to try
and do it yourself via the internet!

FINANCIAL PEACE OF MIND

Inspirational Travel are fully bonded with the Civil Aviation Authority who are the regulators of the "packaged" holiday industry and we hold an Air Travel Organisers Licence (ATOL) under licence number 9748. This means that our customers holidays are fully protected.

Call us on 01780 784380 to put us to the test!!

Contact Us

INSPIRATIONAL TRAVEL
The Old School House
Great North Road
Wittering
Peterborough
PE8 6BX

Tel: 01780 784380
Fax: 01780 784613
Email: info@inspirational-travel.com

Our offices are located just off the A1 Northbound, approximately 8 miles north of the Peterborough turn off and 2 miles miles south of Stamford. If heading northbound you simply take the turn off signposted Wittering Village and our private road is about 30 meters after you come off the A1 on the left. If travelling southbound on the A1 there is a crossing point into Wittering Village just after you see Wittering Airbase and its iconic Harrier on your right. You can actually see our office and the Inspirational Travel signage from the A1. We welcome clients to call in and see us and enjoy a glass of wine or a cup of tea / coffee with us to discuss their holiday requirements. Simply call us on 01780 784380 to make an appointment.


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Our Airlines

British Airways

Ideal for leisure travel, British Airways offers an extensive schedule to a wide range of worldwide destinations, flying to centrally located airports. British Airways offer a choice of check-in options including Online Check-in from the comfort of your own home, Check-in Kiosks or dedicated check-in desks at the airport.

The airline offers a number of travel classes including:

First – The ultimate in comfort and luxury with a personal ‘demi cabin’ space that creates an exclusive, private environment. The enhanced seat converts to a 6’ 6” fully flat bed at the touch of a button. Enjoy a la Carte dining with menus created by internationally acclaimed chefs and a complimentary bar service featuring the finest wines and champagnes. You also have access to Departures and Arrivals lounges, including the Elemis Travel Spa at London Heathrow.

Club World - The new seat is 25% wider, has a privacy screen and converts into a fully flat bed. The Club Kitchen is open between meal times with complimentary hot or cold snacks. Club World Sleeper Service is available on selected over night flights where you can enjoy breakfast in bed. Also enjoy an a la carte menu inspired by the world's top chefs with an expertly sourced wine list, access to Departure and Arrivals lounges, complimentary treatments at the Elemis Travel Spa available at London Heathrow, and New York's John F Kennedy Terminal 7.

World Traveller Plus - Offers a separate quieter cabin with up to a maximum of 6 rows, wider, more comfortable seats with 7 inches more leg room than World Traveller, complimentary on board newspaper, complimentary drinks from the bar (excluding champagne), priority meal service offering fresh contemporary meals, in-seat power for laptops and individual in-seat telephones.

World Traveller – Enjoy an ergonomically designed seat with footrest and adjustable headrest to support your head and neck. Blankets, cushions, eyeshades, socks, toothbrush and toothpaste are also provided for your added comfort. Enjoy tasty meals designed by leading chefs, as well as complimentary bar service, available throughout your flight.

Virgin Atlantic

With 17 North American & Caribbean destinations, going transatlantic with Branson's airline has never been so affordable and plentiful. As well as the Americas, fly to the Middle and Far East to the likes of Tokyo, Hong Kong and Shanghai. Flights to the African continent are also available.

The airline offers a number of travel classes including:

Upper Class - Virgin have created a private security channel for Upper Class passengers, which will whisk you straight from check in, through to the Clubhouse. Get you. The exclusive Clubhouses are more like luxury hotels than airport lounges. Some even have a spa, just don't get too comfy and miss your flight! Virgin's new Upper Class Suite is even more luxurious and comfortable than ever before, boasting a new stylish cabin, futuristic bar, the longest flat bed in business class and so much more.

Premium Economy - Stretch out and relax in the luxurious leather seats, with 38 fabulous inches of pitch room, you're sure to be travelling in comfort. With dedicated check-in and bag drop, you can avoid the queues. Plus you'll enjoy priority boarding and where possible, you and your bags will be one of the first off the plane when you arrive.

Economy - It's the special touches that make the Economy cabin so comfortable, whether that's the fully adjustable seats or the attentive service, everything possible will be done to give you the smoothest of journeys. In Economy, you'll be topped up with your choice of complimentary drinks and meals, tailored to suit any requirements you may have.

Emirates

The new-found Emirati airline is one of the fastest growing with countless destinations sprouting from its Dubai hub. Known for its fine business class facilities and award-winning range of inflight entertainment throughout its classes, Emirates is really going for top-spot.

The airline offers a number of travel classes including:

First Class - Freshen up with a mid-flight shower or close the door and retreat to your own Private Suite. Savour five-star delicacies with a dine-on-demand menu, and enjoy 50kg baggage allowance and seamless service on the ground. Emirates First Class is designed to make travel a unique and luxurious experience from start to finish.

Business Class - Emirates Business Class is more than just a flight. It's a seamless experience that includes everything you need to be your best. From complimentary Chauffeur-drive service, expedited check-ins and generous 40kg baggage allowance to in-seat power and connectivity from the air, you're free to focus on what matters most - you.

Economy Class - What is it that makes Emirates' Economy Class so special? Is it the 30kg checked-in baggage allowance or complimentary seat selection? Perhaps it's the individual seatback TV screens boasting award winning 'ice' inflight entertainment systems? Whatever it is you value most, you're sure to enjoy a new standard of Economy and exemplary service when you fly with Emirates.

Etihad Airways

Based in Abu Dhabi, the flag-carrier of the United Arab Emirates enjoys being one of the newest Arab Gulf airlines with a rapid expansion of destinations worldwide across many continents. Etihad Airways, established by UAE royalty certainly provides a royal service to those onboard.

The airline offers a number of travel classes including:

First Class (Diamond) - From your doorstep to the destination, a luxury limousine takes you to the airport where you glide through check-in and relax in the premium lounges to enjoy complimentary services including Six Senses spa treatment and fine dining. Onboard, your suite features upholstered leather seats that converts into a fully flat bed with inbuilt massager, high sliding screen door, turn down service and personalised fine dining.

Business Class (Pearl) - Seats in Business Class are arranged in a 1-2-1 configuration, which gives all guests direct aisle access. Seats also convert in a 180 fully flat bed to ensure you get a good night’s sleep and arrive refreshed and ready for business. Personal 16-inch LCD screens provide on-demand entertainment, dining is from extensive á la carte and kitchen menus and a wide range of in-flight business facilities are readily available.

Economy Class (Coral) - Etihad’s Economy Class features one of the most comfortable and ergonomically designed seating options in the sky. The combinations of a greater recline with a moveable seat base means travellers can quickly find the perfect sitting position and enjoy a more comfortable flight. Enjoy a variety of dining options, along with the E-BOX in-flight system that houses over 600 hours of on-demand entertainment.

Testimonials

We have just arrived back last from a fantastic honeymoon in Sri Lanka. We really got to see some great sights and the driver 'Dudley' (as he called himself) was a really great guy. We certainly experienced some things we shall never forget like Sigiriya, the many Temples and the Safari to name a few.

The driving and the roads were interesting and it all seems very slow and calm here now! We came home with lots of tea, wood carvings and other treasures. Our favourite hotel was The Green Paradise in Dambulla which was really secluded and the service was super from all of the hotel staff! The Avani Kalutari Resort was also a welcome relaxing treat after all our trips out.

Thank you for organising such a great Honeymoon, one we both feel was an experience we will treasure and look back on !

- Mr & Mrs Wilmot, Bourne, Lincs, March 2013

I normally book holidays myself and spend days trawling through the internet, but having made a couple of small errors in the past, through recommendation I decided to use Inspirational Travel.

I will definitely be using them again, they listened to what we liked and disliked and the two hotels in Thailand that they chose for us were perfect. All travel arrangements that they made for us ran smoothly taking away all of the stress of wondering if what you had done would work.

I have no hesitation in recommending the experience and services of Steve and his team at Inspirational Travel.

- Mr & Mrs Gregory, Deeping St James, Lincolnshire 2012

Wow, what can I say?! The only real stress of the entire holiday to South Africa was caused by me forgetting to check my flash gun was fully charged before going on the night game drive!

We both had a fantastic time and your recommendations on locations, properties and tours were spot on.

Cybele Forest Lodge is in a wonderful peaceful location and exactly what was needed to recharge the batteries. The accommodation was wonderful, the cuisine superb and the staff extremely friendly and helpful. We would be very happy to recommend the lodge to any one looking for some time away from the hustle and bustle of every day life. If I had any recommendation for improvement, it would only be that the gym loses the weights and gains more exercise machines but that is just my personal preference. I did get the impression that the gym does not see a great deal of use so this is probably not something to worry about.

In many ways, Shumbalala Game Lodge is very similar in that it is very peaceful and guests can simply sit back and relax when not on game drives, happy in the knowledge that there are very attentive staff at hand. The accommodation was excellent, providing all necessary modern comforts. The viewing deck over looking the water hole didn't yield any photo opportunities during our stay but there had been quite a lot of rain and other watering holes were not dry. It did however offer a wonderful vista and just perfect for having an afternoon kwendalala. Autumn is a great time to visit Shumbalala as it is not too hot and there is some colour in the landscape making picture taking much more interesting. Turning to the game viewing, Thornybush has an excellent reputation and this visit did not disappoint in any way. The rangers are very sympathetic towards the animals and mutli vehicle approaches to a sighting simply does not happen. As a result, the animals are much less skittish and we were fortunate to see all the big 5 plus many more. We took the opportunity of going out on foot with a ranger and tracker which we would recommend to anyone interest in flora and fauna There is so much that is missed from the back of a bakkie. The standard of cuisine was also excellent and for one have returned home having gained a few ounces, well pounds actually.

So, both superb recommendations thank you. My wife is already talking about wanting to go back so I have a feeling we will be back in touch in the not too distant future

- Mr & Mrs Williams, West Sussex, 2012

We had an absolutely fantastic time on our holiday to The Maldives so thank you very much.

Thank you for arranging this for us, it will leave us with great memories for many years!

The BA flights were great, the Maldivian air taxi’s were great, the resort (Medhufushi Island Resort) was fabulous, the food was amazing, but the stars of the show for me were without question the Maldivian people and the snorkelling – both amazing!

We look forward to travelling with you again in the future.

- Mr & Mrs Larder, Stamford, Lincs, 2011

Well where do we start?

Every one of the 34 days of the trip you organised for us exceeded our expectations by more than we could ever have imagined. The quality of all the lodges was outstanding and the services provided by all staff consistently high, extremely professional with exceptional warmth and unparalleled hospitality.

The concessions, private reserves and parks you recommended were simply amazing for both wildlife and scenery.

As if all that wasn’t enough, you peppered the whole trip with some very generous, thoughtful, massively enjoyable and totally unexpected surprises. Frank was totally blown away by the surprise wild dog feeding in particular. While out on the quads looking for the dogs we also spotted two leopard cubs - even the Okonjima staff were jealous!! We were both absolutely captivated by the surprise “behind the scenes” big cat feeding and clinic visit.

“Could only get you a Garden room” indeed!! The view suite was bigger than our whole house and had the most spectacular lookout. You totally spoilt us!

The champers, the flowers, the room upgrades and the multitude of decadent service inclusions totally blew us away... (Our livers are the only ones with a complaint!). The trip was extraordinary good value considering everything we experienced, together with all the added comforts!!

At Ongava, we suspect that you specifically chose Isaac (who we later learned is THE guide guru who has trained dozens of other guides in several of the lodges we subsequently visited). He treated us to what can only be described as the most amazingly memorable elephant experience we could ever have hoped for. Isaac’s knowledge of animal behaviour and ecology made the whole experience a riveting and very touching close encounter.

Tafika (which was purely your idea remember) was definitely one of the biggest highlights, John, Carol, Heather and team gave us the royal treatment in every respect. The walking safaris were mind blowing- we tracked lions on foot and found them twice in one day! We have put a return trip on our bucket list.

Bucket loads of gratitude for all those wonderful memories. We will definitely be singing your praises.

- Mr & Mrs Nissen, Australia, 2011

Kaya Mawa (Lake Malawi) you'll be glad to hear was fabulous, we had an amazing time and a fantastic wedding. The place is so amazing - the fantastically unique rustic rooms, the food, location & the service (nothing was too much trouble - even getting the wedding certificate from the DC!). Getting married here was so special & memorable for us. In particular many thanks to Michelle & Richard for being the perfect hosts, bridesmaid, best man & photographers. Also a special mention to the choir for getting rid of our pre-wedding nerves & making the occasion so enjoyable.
We would definitely recommend it to anyone else considering getting hitched abroad.

We loved the idyllic location of the honeymoon island, however we did find it a little noisy with the waves crashing on the rocks at night and quite windy on the decking area during the day. Having mentioned this to Michelle she was more than happy for us to explore the another rooms and to choose whichever we liked, which was great as we ended up with place the size of a house, with a gorgeous pool.

We would like to say a massive thank you for all the arrangements you made on our behalf which worked perfectly. It was the most amazing wedding location and the trip of a lifetime for us.

- Mr & Mrs Booth (Wedding & Honeymoon), Melton Mowbray, UK, 2011

The honeymoon went very well. All the properties were excellent, all had the wow factor and there was a very good variety in style. In Sri Lanka the local representatives and the chauffeur guide were also excellent. In terms of the tour, again, it was excellent with a good variety of different things to see. The chauffeur was always polite, always on time to pick us up as scheduled, the vehicle was comfortable, clean and well air conditioned and he obviously knew the area very well and answered all our questions..he did a very good job.

The hotel in Colombo was stunning and the Regency was also stunning and I believe you upgraded our room to VIP which was outstanding. Overall, the experience in Sri Lanka was brilliant.

Maldives was also excellent, the island was stunning, very clean, representatives were very nice, travelling there went smoothly. The accommodation was ideal, food was stunning and the trips were also brilliant.

Overall it was a brilliant holiday and one to remember and thanks for arranging it for us. Of course, we will recommend you to other people and will come to you again on other holidays in the future

- Mr & Mrs Richardson (Honeymoon), Haywards Heath, England, 2011

We had such an amazing time on our honeymoon - seriously we loved every minute! South Africa was just incredible, I am so glad we chose to book through yourselves because both Cybele and Arathusa were first class and we probably would never have found the hidden gem that is Cybele. The people were so friendly, the service was second-to-none, the food absolutely delicious and the accommodation just ‘wow’!

Everything went completely to plan, it was so well organised, from the air transfers to the collection from the airports etc.

The Safari was of course the highlight because not only did we see the ‘Big Five’ but we saw lions eating a waterbuck and hyenas taunting them (and chasing off a leopard) and them having a fight, and then to top it off a male lion appeared and they all scarpered! Our ranger was wonderful and said that it was even one of his Top 10 moments it was that special!

The luxury lodge was superb - the only drawback was because we are wimps(!!) and we felt really isolated from the rest of the lodge and a bit nervous walking, what felt like a long distance, to and from our lodge in the day when the lions were staying within just 300m! But we can’t complain really because it was wonderful and this really was the only (tiny) downside for us.

Mauritius too was lovely, we were very pleased with the exclusivity of the hotel, especially when we were taken back to the airport and had to pick others up from some of the Grand Baie hotels which either were across a road from the beach and/or were huge hotel complexes! Again because we booked through you we didn’t end up in one of the larger hotels of which we were grateful for. Although Mauritius was lovely I think I had misconceptions about it being like the Maldives/Seychelles with large expanses of white sand beaches when really it’s quite built up around the coast and is a volcanic island, so although we still had a great time I feel we have ticked that one off the list!

However we just can’t stop raving about South Africa and in fact whilst we were out there we discussed going back to Cybele and Arathusa for our anniversary next September – it would be great if perhaps you could look into this for us and then it leaves us a year to save up for it, especially after the wedding!!

- Mr & Mrs Reynolds (Honeymoon), Rutland, UK, 2011

Our trip to Huvafen Fushi in The Maldives was excellent! We were very impressed with all the arrangements. The flight was fine, although we very nearly didn't make it due to the horrendous traffic getting to Gatwick!

The speedboat transfer direct from the airport at Mahe was definitely a highlight – the hotels boat is by far the most impressive of all the hotels and is moored at the far end of the strip, meaning you have to walk past all the others and the get more and more luxurious as you walk along.

The hotel was everything I'd expected. You're greeted on first name terms by your thakaru and the "no reception" concept makes you feel very special.

The only draw back is the price of activities and food once you're there. It's annoying that they add tax to everything – although I appreciate this is common place abroad, we're just used to everything being included in the UK.

The highlight of the hotel was the marine biologist and the sting ray feeding at 6.30pm daily. An incredible experience and for people who want just a little bit more than doing nothing, the opportunity to see wildlife like this was great.

The food was outstanding as was the service and style of the place.

- Miss Elwell & Mr Bird, Leicester, UK, 2011

The honeymoon was fantastic so thank you very much. One particular thing that stands out from the many amazing things was the view when we first arrived at Muchenje, none of the brochures or even their website prepared us for it, it was spectacular.

The same feedback can be given to Siankaba, Muchenje and Thonga - the locations were breath taking, the accommodation, staff and hosts helpful in every possible way, we could not have wanted more, it was perfect.

- Mr & Mrs Johns, Kent, 2011

Responsibility

Our Responsible Travel Policy

It is a fact that tourism is now the world's fastest growing industry, accounting for over six percent of the world's gross national product and providing up to ten percent of the world's total employment. With this increase in tourism and travel we believe that we all have a massive responsibility to ensure that the heritage and environment of those places we seek to explore does not get damaged or spoilt under the influx of new visitors.

There is an argument that the most responsible form of travel is if we do not travel at all. Whilst this does guarantee minimum impact, we believe that travel is life-changing, enlightening and enriching for all and if managed correctly we can all make a difference to the destinations that we visit. We therefore all have a responsibility to ensure that we do not upset or destroy the very cultures and environments we choose to visit.

There are a number of simple guidelines that we can all adopt to preserve the future of these destinations and to protect their culture, environment and heritage. With the travel documents that we send to our clients we provide a detailed list of things that we think will help. Our ticket wallets and travel bags that we provide our customers are produced in Zambia, utilising 100% recycled cotton and supporting the local people with employment and income.

We also can all do more to help the environment in which we live and at Inspirational Travel we ensure we use recycled paper wherever possible, we use energy-saving light bulbs, we recycle as much as we can and ensure all electrical items are switched off when not in use.

Let us all make an effort to maintain and save this fragile planet that we have the pleasure to reside on.

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