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Hi Reader,

Welcome, we hope you’re having a wonderful day!

Can you believe that 2025 is almost over? The year has flown by, and I hope it’s delivered plenty of moments worth celebrating.

This year is extra special for us as we’ll be spending our first festive season with our grandson. I have to say, it’s been so much fun getting everything ready and soaking up the excitement that comes with it.

From our family to yours, we wish you a safe and happy holiday season, and all the very best for 2026.

Christmas & New Year Travels 2026

I know it may feel early, but if you’re already dreaming about Christmas travel in 2026, our latest article might be just the inspiration you need.

Imagine spending Christmas Day watching the sun rise at the Taj Mahal in India, or wandering the colourful streets of Kyoto in Japan.

Welcome the New Year with fireworks over Hong Kong Harbour, or raise a glass of champagne on the Great Wall of China.

Christmas 2026 offers an incredible range of bucket-list experiences, all waiting to be explored.

Best Guided Christmas tours

“These are the kinds of once-in-a-lifetime trips we love planning.”

Happy travels,

Ros & Alan



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We wish everyone the absolute best, stay safe, well and continue to keep your dreams alive whatever they may be.

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Rosalind and Alan Cuthbertson are authors, owners, and content creators of Frequent Traveller. A leading travel blog designed to help you get more out of travel. Come along to learn about us, how we quit our jobs to travel the world, and how our many years of travel experience can help you.

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