Portwood Travel - NJT

08/04/2026

🥨 Free Disney Dining is BACK for 2027… 🥤

If you’ve had your eye on Walt Disney World for 2027, this might be the moment things start to feel very real.

Disney have confirmed that their Free Dining & Drinks offer is returning, and it’s shaping up to be one of the strongest offers we’ve seen in a while.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱?

✔️ FREE Disney Dining & Drinks for selected 2027 arrivals
✔️ Up to £400 off your hotel & ticket package
✔️ Available across a wide range of Disney Resort hotels

To give you an idea of the value…
A stay at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge could include a FREE Table-Service Dining Plan worth over £1,100 per adult

That’s not just a perk… that’s a serious chunk of your holiday cost covered.

𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸?

📅 Book between 21st April and 2nd July 2026
📅 Travel between 3rd January and 19th December 2027

There are a few blackout dates to be aware of (Easter, October half term, and Christmas), which is pretty typical for offers like this.

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿?

This is usually the offer that gets people off the fence.

Flights, hotels, tickets… it all adds up.
So when Disney effectively covers your food and drinks, it can completely change the feel of the budget.

It also tends to be one of the most in-demand offers Disney release, especially for UK guests.

𝗔𝗻𝗱 𝗮 𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝗶𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗲𝗱…

If you already have a 2027 Disney holiday booked, there may be an option to switch to this offer when it launches.

We’ll happily check that for you and talk you through whether it works in your favour.

We know Disney holidays inside out, and offers like this are where a bit of guidance can make a big difference.

If you want us to price something up, compare options, or just sense-check your plans, just drop us a message 👍

22/03/2026

🚨 BIG NEWS FROM PORTWOOD TRAVEL 🚨

This is a really exciting one for us…

We’re now officially partnered with cruise.co.uk 🛳️

So what does that actually mean for you?

👉 If you see a cruise on cruise.co.uk… we can now book it for you
👉 Cruise only, cruise & stay, full packages… all of it
👉 Access to their pricing, availability and exclusive deals

But here’s the part that matters most 👇

You still get us.

Karen & Neil.

The same personal service you’re used to.
The same honest advice.
The same help choosing the right cruise, not just any cruise.

And we’re with you the whole way through…
Before you book, while you’re away, and when you get back.

No call centres.
No sitting on hold.
No second guessing if you’ve picked the right thing.

Just a much easier, more personal way to book your cruise.

So next time you’re browsing cruise.co.uk and something catches your eye…

👉 Send it over to us and we’ll take it from there

We’ll check it, tailor it if needed, and make sure it’s right for you.

And yes… everything is still fully ABTA & ATOL protected ✔️

TO BOOK THIS OR ANY HOLIDAY… 😊

📲 DM US HERE
📞 07572654097 | 01492463664
💬 07572654097
📧 [email protected] or [email protected]
🌐 www.portwoodtravel.com
📲 Download our “Wow Travel” App now from your App store of choice and get exclusive offers (KA00091)



𝗞𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻 & 𝗡𝗲𝗶𝗹 | 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘀
👫✈️🛳🏝️☀️🗽⛷🌎

ABTA & Atol Protected

Please note
ℹ️ Terms & Conditions apply.
ℹ️ Prices are from and subject to availability and change.
ℹ️ Genuine booking enquiries only please.

01/03/2026

Middle East Travel Update

You’ve probably seen the news over the last 24–48 hours regarding Iran and the wider Middle East.

We’re not here to comment on politics.
But we are here when it affects travel.

Right now there are airspace closures, rerouted flights and short notice cancellations across parts of the Gulf. This doesn’t just affect people travelling to the region. It can impact connections, cruise departures and flight paths that route through those areas.

If you are travelling independently, please keep checking directly with your airline.

If you are one of our clients and:

• You are currently in the affected areas
• You are due to travel there
• You are routing through those airports
• You are sailing from or to those ports

We are already working through bookings and contacting those immediately impacted.

Some conversations are happening today.
Others will happen over the coming hours and days as we get clearer information from airlines and cruise lines.

If you are making a new enquiry today, please do still get in touch. We are open as normal. Just be aware that response times may be slightly slower while we prioritise clients who are travelling now or very soon. We appreciate your patience.

This is the part of the job most people don’t see.

When the world is calm, a travel consultant can feel like an optional extra.
When things change quickly, having someone in your corner makes a difference.

We spend many unseen hours behind the scenes during moments like this, speaking to suppliers, monitoring updates and making sure our clients are supported properly.

No drama. No panic. Just clear advice and steady support.

If you are unsure about an upcoming trip, drop us a message and we’ll guide you through what you need to know.

Karen & Neil
Portwood Travel

20/02/2026

One of the most frustrating parts of planning a cruise isn’t the destination.
It’s the comparison.

Two ships look similar. Same dates. Same itinerary.

Yet something doesn’t quite feel clear.

Cruises aren’t always as “like for like” as they appear online.
Small differences can quietly change how the whole experience feels onboard.

When those details aren’t obvious, confidence drops.
Not because you’re doing it wrong, but because the information isn’t always easy to read.

That uncertainty is completely normal.

14/02/2026

14/02/2026

🌹Roses are red
Violets are blue
If you need a h❤️liday
You know what to do 👇

14/02/2026

Your Disney Wish moment is closer than you think 🚢

For the very first time, Disney Wish will be sailing from Southampton in Summer 2027. That means 3, 4 and 5-night European sailings without the long-haul flight, all packed with the magic this stunning ship is known for.

If you’ve ever wanted to try Disney Cruise Line from the UK, this is the one to watch.

On sale from 23rd February 2026.

Who’s got this one on their radar then?!

https://www.ttfb.co.uk/post/disney-wish-uk-summer-2027

Disney Wish UK sailings in summer 2027Disney Cruise Line has just announced one of the biggest moves in its history for British cruisers. For the first time ever, the Disney Wish will sail from the United Kingdom in summer 2027, offering UK families and travellers a chance to experience the newest a...

09/02/2026

Planning a cruise usually starts off exciting.

Then the tabs open.

Ships.
Deck plans.
Itineraries.
Reviews.

And instead of feeling closer to a decision, it starts to feel messy.

That overwhelm doesn’t mean you’re bad at planning.

It usually means there’s more going on than it looks like at first glance.

A lot of people feel this.

They just don’t always say it out loud.

05/02/2026

Why the Norwegian Fjords Keep Coming Up in Conversations

It’s interesting how certain destinations suddenly start appearing again and again in conversations.

Lately, one that keeps cropping up is the Norwegian Fjords.

Not because people are chasing something flashy or far-flung, but because they want something different. Something slower, scenic and genuinely memorable.

The Fjords offer that rare mix of dramatic landscapes and calm travel. Towering cliffs, quiet villages, waterfalls you sail past rather than rush to, and days that feel full without being hectic.

Why cruising works so well for the Fjords

This is one of those places where cruising really comes into its own.

You unpack once and wake up somewhere new each day, often right in the heart of small coastal towns that are tricky to reach any other way. You spend your days exploring or simply taking it all in from the ship, and your evenings are relaxed rather than rushed.

For many people, it’s the easiest way to see a part of the world that feels remote, without it feeling hard work.

Timing and choice matter

Fjords itineraries tend to be seasonal and popular, especially those sailing from the UK with no flights involved.

The sailings that include places like Flam, Bergen and Alesund, and that use ships designed for scenery viewing, are usually the first to fill. Balcony cabins in particular are often the ones people wish they’d secured sooner.

That doesn’t mean rushing into a decision. It just means knowing what tends to go first and planning accordingly.

A quiet note for anyone considering it

We’ve recently shared a Norwegian Fjords cruise that ticks a lot of the boxes people mention when they talk about wanting to do this trip properly. Good itinerary, strong ship, no-fly convenience and options to tailor it depending on how you like to travel. (Link in the comments below 👇)

If the Fjords are on your list, even if it’s a “not this year” idea, it’s one of those trips that’s worth understanding early so you’re choosing from the best options rather than what’s left.

And if you’re not sure whether it’s your kind of holiday yet, that’s absolutely fine too. Sometimes just learning what’s possible is the first step.

04/02/2026

When you ask ChatGPT to share what it “knows” about you as a caricature 😂

30/01/2026

Confused About ESTA Photos? Don’t Panic.

You may have seen posts online saying ESTAs are being cancelled due to photo issues. Here’s the key fact: if your ESTA is already approved and valid, you do not need to upload a photo. Existing approvals remain valid until they expire, as long as your passport and details haven’t changed.

The new photo requirement mainly affects new ESTA applications, and border control will still take your photo on arrival as usual.

For peace of mind before your trip, comment ESTA and get the ultimate guide to travelling to the USA safely and smoothly.