Taking the Strain Travel

02/06/2026

Nothing like a game of Last Man Standing Ona Sea day onboard virginvoyages thank you too caitlyn_thegamer for being a great host and congrats to Andy on winning overall.

30/05/2026

Waiting for the kick off of the

29/05/2026

Top Travel Agent Tip!

When you’re travelling away for a holiday and a family member within the same household is flying out a few days later, do not have an identical suitcase as them or you might find yourself having a quick trip to a local Primark to save the day!

So glad Tom is flying out on Saturday to meet us before the cruise!

28/05/2026

Well we have made it to Barcelona!

Great welcome from the H10 Urquinaona Plaza for the start of our 3 night pre cruise stay and to continue our 25th Anniversary celebrations

Thank you H10 Hotels

28/05/2026

Out of office is officially on

We will still be in contact with our customers that are away or travelling before we get back.

Those that are due to travel after we get back have been informed and documents will be with them before they travel.

We will post contact from our travels which include a few nights in Barcelona before boarding Virgin Voyages Valiant Lady for our 7 night Med cruise.

If you have any questions about the trip we will be happy to reply to comments but connection may be intermittent.

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13/05/2026

💙 𝗔𝗘𝗚𝗘𝗔𝗡 𝗗𝗘𝗟𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧𝗦 𝗖𝗥𝗨𝗜𝗦𝗘 💙
🛳️ 𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗟𝗟𝗔 𝗗𝗜𝗦𝗖𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗬
☀️ 𝗔𝗗𝗨𝗟𝗧𝗦-𝗢𝗡𝗟𝗬 𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗜𝗡𝗖𝗟𝗨𝗦𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝗙𝗥𝗢𝗠 £𝟭,𝟭𝟴𝟵𝗣𝗣

Fancy a week of sunshine, sea views and grown-up peace and quiet? This adults-only Marella Discovery itinerary is perfect if you love exploring by day and relaxing onboard by night, with everything wrapped up nicely on an All Inclusive basis.

📅 𝗦𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝟮𝟳 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
✈️ 𝗙𝗹𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗕𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗺𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵
🛳️ 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗮 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆
📍 𝗥𝗲𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻 𝘀𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗟𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗹, 𝗖𝘆𝗽𝗿𝘂𝘀
🌙 𝟳 𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀
🍹 𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲
🛏️ 𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗻
💷 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 £𝟭,𝟭𝟴𝟵𝗽𝗽

⬆️ 𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘆 𝗰𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝗽𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲
Just £𝟭𝟮𝗽𝗽 𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 extra

🌍 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝟱 𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀:

⚓ Rhodes Town, Rhodes
⚓ Kusadasi, Turkey, for Ephesus
⚓ Patmos, Greece
⚓ Marmaris, Turkey
⚓ Alanya, Turkey

🔞 𝗔𝗗𝗨𝗟𝗧𝗦-𝗢𝗡𝗟𝗬 𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗥𝗬

This sailing only takes bookings for those aged 17 or over, so you can expect a more relaxed onboard atmosphere. Think peaceful pool days, no school-holiday chaos and a proper switch-off at sea. Bliss.

Ancient towns, Greek island charm, Turkish bazaars, gorgeous coastlines and a cocktail with your name on it. Honestly, it would be rude not to. 🍹

📩 Message me today for full details, cabin options and latest availability.

Prices are subject to availability and may change. Terms and conditions apply.

04/05/2026

We are already on countdown, 27 days till we board the amazing fresh out of dry dock on our but we would love to get yours secured too!

Up to $1,200 in instant savings. 70% off the second Sailor

Sun, sea, and seriously good spring savings

Suite life just got sweeter. Book a Virgin Voyages RockStar or Mega RockStar Suite and score up to $1200 in instant savings on top of 70% off your 2nd Sailor. Caribbean breezes, Californian sunsets, Mediterranean spritzes… pick your vibe and book before May 10th.

Contact us for your bespoke quote

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28/04/2026

Great to be able to help in a small way good luck for 2026/27 season

Our kit for the 2026/2027 season is finally ready! We’re proud to be returning to the original, iconic Pontypool colours and pattern ❤️🖤

A huge congratulations to Angelic Beauty, who won our sponsorship scratch card and will be our main sponsor next season!

Thank you to every company that took part in the scratch card — your support means a lot to us. And a special thank you to MoveBase and Taking the Strain Travel for their additional sponsorship.

24/04/2026

💙 The Blue Danube - From only £1,899 💙

🚨 Incredible Deal Alert 🚨Save £550pp PLUS enjoy a FREE door-to-door pickup & a £100 Laithwaite’s wine gift voucher

🌟 3 Capital Cities • 7 Nights • 5-Star 🌟

Sail through the heart of Europe on a magical Danube River cruise, visiting three stunning capitals - Budapest, Bratislava, and Vienna. Enjoy guided tours of historic cities and landmarks including Esztergom, Melk, and Salzburg, with time to unwind as you explore the beauty and charm along Eastern Europe’s most iconic river

What’s Included:
• 7 nights aboard 5-star MS Riviera Radiance
• FREE All Inclusive Drinks Package 🥂
• Full Board Dining
• Return Flights & Transfers
• 9 included experiences
• Tea & Coffee making facilities in every cabin
• FREE Wi-Fi Throughout the Ship
• Dedicated Cruise Director & Concierge Service

📍Departure: 27 July 2026
✈️Flying From: Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Manchester, East Midlands, Liverpool or Dublin

📍Departure: 29 July 2026
✈️Flying From: Heathrow, Stansted, Dublin, Gatwick, Birmingham, Manchester or Bristol

Prices from:
• Lower Deck: From £1,899 pp
• Middle Deck: From £2,449 pp
• Upper Deck: From £2,699 pp

Book by 29 April 2026. FREE door-to-door transfers (up to 100 miles each way) + 🍷 £100 wine voucher per booking(UK residents only, excludes Northern Ireland)

Contact to get this great summer river cruise secured.