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Book with Thorne Travel and travel with confidence. At Thorne Travel, we take the time to get to know you, understand what matters most and create holidays that are tailored to you, your family and your budget. As a multi-award-winning independent travel agency, we work with over 300 trusted travel suppliers worldwide, giving you access to incredible choice, competitive prices and exclusive offers you may not find elsewhere. Whether you're dreaming of a luxury escape, family adventure, cruise holiday, city break, honeymoon or once-in-a-lifetime journey, our experienced team is here to guide you every step of the way.

✈️ Over 100 years of combined travel experience
🌎 Holidays, cruises & tailor-made travel worldwide
💙 Friendly, honest advice from real travel experts
💷 Competitive prices and exclusive offers
🛡️ ABTA Member & ATOL Protection where applicable
📞 Support before, during and after you travel

We're not here to simply book a holiday. We're here to help you create memories, celebrate milestones, tick off bucket-list destinations and discover the world with confidence. Ready to start planning your next adventure?

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Your journey starts with Thorne Travel.

21/09/2026

🎄✨ PORTO CITY BREAK 🇵🇹🍷

Spend four nights in Porto’s beautiful Ribeira district, with a stay at Icon Duplo Ribeira and breakfast included.

📅 14th December 2026 | 4 Nights
🏨 Icon Duplo Ribeira | Bed & Breakfast
✈ Return flights from Glasgow
🧳 Small under seat luggage

👫 2 Adults
✨ FROM £309PP

💙 Total package price: £617 for 2 adults
🏨 £21 taxes & charges payable at the hotel
✨ Total including taxes: £638

With Christmas just around the corner, Porto is a lovely choice for a festive city break. Explore the beautifully decorated streets, wander along the Ribeira waterfront and enjoy some Portuguese food and wine before heading home for Christmas. 🎄✨

Looking for a Christmas city break from Scotland? Speak to your local Thorne Travel team in Ayrshire and we’ll help arrange your getaway.

Want more details or to book?

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𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗹 & 𝗖𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘀

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21/09/2026

🚢🥂 TODAY’S THE DAY… COME AND TALK ALL THINGS CRUISE WITH US!

Whether you’re a cruise lover, already have your next sailing in mind or you’re just curious to find out what cruising is all about, pop into our Kilwinning store today for a relaxed chat with our Cruise Team, enjoy some drinks and nibbles, and discover the incredible variety of cruises available.

📅 Today, Monday 21st September
⏰ 2pm – 6pm
📍 Thorne Travel, 153 Main Street, Kilwinning

🥂 Drinks & nibbles
🚢 Cruise inspiration
💬 Expert advice
🌍 Plenty of holiday chat

No appointment needed, just pop in and say hello. We’d love to see you!

𝗧𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗹
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗹 & 𝗖𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘀

20/09/2026

🌴✨ 𝐙𝐚𝐧𝐳𝐢𝐛𝐚𝐫 𝐢𝐬 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤…

Yes, there are dreamy beaches, crystal-clear waters and those postcard-perfect views… but Zanzibar has so much more waiting to be discovered. 🌊

Think spice tours, colourful markets, rich history, incredible sunsets and a warm island welcome.

Could Zanzibar be your next adventure? ✨

Speak to the Thorne Travel team and start planning.

𝗧𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗹
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗹 & 𝗖𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘀
Award-winning independent travel experts. Book with confidence with 24/7 support wherever you travel.

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20/09/2026

🌍✨ BIG HOLIDAY PLANS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP YOU GET THERE.

One of the biggest benefits of booking with Thorne Travel is that we make planning your dream holiday easier.

We know that booking a big trip is exciting, but it’s also a big commitment. That’s why many holidays can be secured with a deposit and the balance spread over time before you travel.

Whether you’re planning a family holiday, a luxury getaway, a cruise or the adventure of a lifetime, our team will talk you through the options and help you find a holiday that works for you.

Because booking a holiday should feel exciting, not stressful.

✨ Personal advice from people who know travel
✨ Support from enquiry to return home
✨ Flexible booking options available across many holidays

Book with confidence. Book with your local Thorne Travel team.

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𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗹 & 𝗖𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘀

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20/09/2026

⭐🚢 CRUISE ZERO DEPOSIT OFFER 🚢⭐

SOUTHEAST ASIA DELIGHTS FROM SINGAPORE ✨

Discover the highlights of Southeast Asia with a fantastic cruise and city stay combination. Explore vibrant Singapore, enjoy time onboard Quantum of the Seas, and visit beautiful ports in Malaysia and Thailand. 🌏

✨ FROM £2,640PP ✨

📅 9th November 2027
🌙 10 Nights
🚗 Private transfers included
👫 Based on 2 adults sharing

SINGAPORE CITY STAY
🏨 4* Concorde Hotel, Singapore
🌙 5 Nights
🍴 Room Only

🚢 QUANTUM OF THE SEAS
🌙 5 Nights
🍽 Full Board
🛏 Interior Stateroom

YOUR CRUISE ITINERARY:
Singapore
Penang, Malaysia
Phuket, Thailand
🌊 At Sea
Singapore

CABIN OPTIONS:
🛳 Interior Stateroom from £2,640pp
🌊 Oceanview Stateroom from £2,729pp
🌅 Balcony Stateroom from £2,869pp

✈ Flight options:
✈ Newcastle from £2,640pp
✈ London Heathrow from £2,643pp
✈ Edinburgh from £2,698pp
✈ Manchester from £2,833pp

✨ ZERO DEPOSIT OFFER
☀️ Book today with zero deposit
✨ Followed by 12 monthly payments of £220pp

OR

⭐ Secure your booking with a £150pp deposit

Looking for a Southeast Asia cruise from Scotland? Speak to your local Thorne Travel Cruise Experts in Ayrshire and we’ll help you plan your perfect adventure.

Want more details or to book?

𝗧𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗹
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗹 & 𝗖𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘀
Award-winning independent travel experts. Book with confidence with 24/7 support wherever you travel.

📱 WhatsApp us on 07751 975440
📞 Call us on 0300 373 0800
💬 Message us to book or enquire

Thorne Travel acts as agent for Vista whose booking terms & conditions apply. Price correct at time of publication and subject to availability and change.

Vista | ATOL Protected

Thorne Travel | ABTA L6099

20/09/2026

🤠THE TEXAS TRIANGLE ROAD TRIP ⭐🐮
14 Nights | 7 Cities | 950 Miles | Real Cowboy Ranch Experience

Texas is BIG… so why not explore it properly? 🌵

This incredible self-drive adventure takes you through some of the Lone Star State’s most iconic destinations, from buzzing cities and famous food spots to a genuine working ranch experience in the heart of cowboy country.

📅 19th April 2027
🌙 14 Nights
✈️ Flights from Manchester & Edinburgh
🚗 Premium Car Hire Included
🧳 23kg Checked Baggage Included

📍 YOUR TEXAS ROAD TRIP

⭐ Fort Worth | 2 Nights
Residence Inn by Marriott Fort Worth Cultural District
🍳 Bed & Breakfast

⭐ Austin | 2 Nights
Holiday Inn Austin Midtown
🛏 Room Only

⭐ Bandera | 2 Nights
Dixie Dude Ranch
🍽️ Three meals daily included
🐎 Two guided horseback rides per day with cowboys/cowgirls

⭐ San Antonio | 2 Nights
Best Western Alamo Suites
🍳 Bed & Breakfast

⭐ Galveston | 2 Nights
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Galveston Island
🍳 Bed & Breakfast

⭐ Houston | 2 Nights
Moxy Houston Downtown
🛏 Room Only

⭐ Dallas | 2 Nights
Lorenzo Hotel Dallas, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
🛏 Room Only

✨ ROAD TRIP HIGHLIGHTS

🤠 Stay at an authentic Texan Dude Ranch
🌆 Discover seven incredible Texan cities
🍖 Experience Texas barbecue culture
🏖️ Relax on Galveston Beach
🐎 Visit Bandera, the Cowboy Capital of the World
🚗 Drive your own Texas adventure with premium car hire included

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

✈️ Return flights
🧳 Airport taxes and security charges
🚗 Car hire for the full duration
🏨 14 nights accommodation
🐴 Full ranch experience at Dixie Dude Ranch
🍽️ Meals as stated throughout the itinerary
🧳 23kg checked baggage per person

💙 Total Package Price From: £2,799pp

Based on 2 adults sharing.

This is the perfect trip for anyone who wants more than just a city break. Explore Texas at your own pace, experience true cowboy country and create memories across one of America’s most fascinating states.

Looking for an USA road trip from Scotland? Speak to your local Thorne Travel team in Ayrshire and we’ll help plan your next adventure.

Want more details or to book?

𝗧𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗹
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗹 & 𝗖𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘀

Award-winning independent travel experts. Book with confidence with 24/7 support wherever you travel.

📱 WhatsApp us on 07751 975440
📞 Call us on 0300 373 0800
💬 Message us to book or enquire

Thorne Travel acts as agent for Travel Solutions whose booking terms & conditions apply. Price correct at time of publication and subject to availability and change.

Travel Solutions

Thorne Travel | ABTA L6099

20/09/2026

🐻‍❄🍁 CANADA’S COASTAL HARBOURS & POLAR BEARS ADVENTURE 🚢✨

A truly unforgettable journey combining an Azamara cruise through Canada’s spectacular autumn scenery with an incredible Churchill Polar Bear Adventure.

From colourful New England harbours and dramatic fjords to the wild landscapes of Manitoba, this is a bucket-list experience bringing together luxury cruising, breathtaking scenery and one of nature’s most amazing wildlife encounters.

✨ CRUISE & ESCORTED TOUR FROM £12,299PP ✨

📅 Departure: 2nd October 2027
🌙 Duration: 19 Nights
🚢 Azamara Quest
🛏 Inside Cabin
👫 Based on 2 Adults sharing

🚢 AZAMARA CANADA CRUISE | 12 NIGHTS

📍 Boston
📍 Portland
📍 Rockland
📍 Saint John
📍 Halifax
📍 Corner Brook
📍 Havre-Saint-Pierre
📍 Sept-Îles
📍 Scenic Cruising Saguenay Fjord
📍 Saguenay
📍 Quebec City
📍 Trois-Rivières
📍 Montreal

🐻‍❄ CHURCHILL POLAR BEAR ADVENTURE | 5 NIGHTS

After your cruise, continue to Churchill for an incredible escorted wildlife experience including:

🐻‍❄ Two Tundra Buggy® bear-watching excursions
🐕 Dog-sledding experience
🏛 Itsanitaq Museum visit
🌌 Cultural presentation
🌿 Parks Canada Visitor Centre visit
🐾 Polar Bears International House visit
👨🏫 Expert guidance from a Frontiers North Interpretive Guide

✨ WHAT’S INCLUDED?

✈ Return flights from Heathrow with 23kg baggage
🏨 2 nights in Boston at The Boxer, Boston
🚢 12-night Azamara Quest cruise
🍽 Full board dining
🍷 Beer, wine & spirits onboard
✨ Signature AzAmazing Evenings
🧺 Unlimited self-service laundry
🛎 Gratuities included
✈ Flights between Montreal and Winnipeg
🐻‍❄ 5-night Churchill Polar Bear Adventure escorted tour
🍽 Full board during Churchill stay
🚐 Transfers throughout
🧳 Baggage handling
✅ Provincial taxes and GST included

FROM £12,299PP

✈️ Heathrow – £12,299pp
✈️ Manchester – £12,299pp
✈️ Glasgow – £12,299pp

💙 Deposit from £1,000pp

This is the kind of adventure that stays with you forever. Explore Canada’s beautiful coastline by ship, then head north for the chance to witness polar bears in their natural environment.

Looking for a once-in-a-lifetime Canada cruise adventure? Speak to your local Thorne Travel Cruise Experts in Ayrshire and we’ll help you plan your journey.

Want more details or to book?

𝗧𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗹
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗹 & 𝗖𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘀
Award-winning independent travel experts. Book with confidence with 24/7 support wherever you travel.

📱 WhatsApp us on 07751 975440
📞 Call us on 0300 373 0800
💬 Message us to book or enquire

Thorne Travel acts as agent for Travelpack whose booking terms & conditions apply. Price correct at time of publication and subject to availability and change.

Travelpack | ATOL Protected

Thorne Travel | ABTA L6099

19/09/2026

SHANGHAI & JAPAN CRUISE ADVENTURE FROM £2,387PP! 🚢

A brilliant way to combine a luxury Shanghai city stay with a Royal Caribbean cruise visiting Japan. Spend time exploring Shanghai before stepping onboard Spectrum of the Seas for a 5 night China & Japan sailing. ✨

📅 14th April 2027
🌙 10 Nights
✈ Return flights from Glasgow
🚐 Transfers throughout included
👫 Based on 2 Adults sharing

🇨🇳 SHANGHAI CITY STAY

📅 15th April – 18th April 2027
🌙 3 Nights

🏨 5* Hyatt on the Bund Shanghai
🍴 Room Only

🚢 SPECTRUM OF THE SEAS

📅 18th April – 23rd April 2027
🌙 5 Nights
🍽 Full Board

YOUR ITINERARY:

Shanghai (Baoshan), China
🌊 Cruising
Nagasaki, Japan
Kagoshima, Japan
🌊 Cruising
Shanghai (Baoshan), China

CABIN OPTIONS:

🛏 Inside Cabin – £2387pp
🌊 Ocean View Cabin – £2475pp
🌅 Ocean Balcony Cabin – £2620pp

💙 From £75pp deposit

This is a fantastic option if you’ve always wanted to visit Japan but also want time to experience one of Asia’s most exciting cities. Enjoy Shanghai before sailing to two beautiful Japanese ports, all while enjoying everything Royal Caribbean’s Spectrum of the Seas has onboard.

Looking for a China and Japan cruise from Glasgow? Speak to your local Thorne Travel Cruise Experts in Ayrshire and we’ll help you plan your perfect getaway.

𝗧𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗹
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗹 & 𝗖𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘀
Award-winning independent travel experts. Book with confidence with 24/7 support wherever you travel.

📱 WhatsApp us on 07751 975440
📞 Call us on 0300 373 0800
💬 Message us to book or enquire

Thorne Travel acts as agent for Royal Caribbean International whose booking terms & conditions apply. Price correct at time of publication and subject to availability and change.

Thorne Travel | ABTA L6099

19/09/2026

🎄✨ 𝗟𝗘𝗦𝗦 𝗧𝗛𝗔𝗡 𝟭𝟬𝟬 𝗗𝗔𝗬𝗦 𝗨𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗟 𝗖𝗛𝗥𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗠𝗔𝗦! ✨🎄

The countdown is on! 🎅 With less than 100 days until Christmas, now is the perfect time to start planning a festive getaway filled with twinkling lights, Christmas markets and unforgettable memories. ✨

🎁 ENCHANTING RHINE & YULETIDE MARKETS 🎁
🚢 River Cruise from £1,199pp

Step onboard a five-star river cruise and discover the magic of Germany’s traditional Christmas markets. Enjoy festive stalls, seasonal treats, charming towns and the stunning Rhineland scenery, all while sailing in comfort. ✨

✨ WHAT’S INCLUDED?

🚢 4 nights aboard a five-star ship
🥂 FREE All Inclusive drinks package
✈ Return flights & transfers
🎟 5 included experiences
🍽 Full board dining
📶 FREE WiFi
☕ Complimentary tea & coffee
🧳 Checked luggage
🎅 Expert Riviera Cruise Director & Cruise Host

🎄 2026 DEPARTURES

📅 16 December – £1,199pp ⭐
📅 17 December – £1,299pp
📅 20 December – £1,199pp ⭐

🎁 2027 DEPARTURE

📅 15 December – £1,199pp ⭐

A Christmas market river cruise is a wonderful way to enjoy the festive season. Wake up somewhere new each day, take in the atmosphere of Germany’s markets and enjoy everything being taken care of onboard.

Looking for a Christmas market river cruise from Scotland? Speak to your local Thorne Travel Cruise Experts in Ayrshire and we’ll help you find the perfect festive sailing.

Want more details or to book?

𝗧𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗹
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗹 & 𝗖𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘀

Award-winning independent travel experts. Book with confidence with 24/7 support wherever you travel.

📱 WhatsApp us on 07751 975440
📞 Call us on 0300 373 0800
💬 Message us to book or enquire

Thorne Travel acts as agent for Riviera Travel whose booking terms & conditions apply. Price correct at time of publication and subject to availability and change.

Riviera Travel

Thorne Travel | ABTA L6099

19/09/2026

Sandals Grande Antigua, Caribbean - 7 Nights | Mediterranean Club Level Suite

🌴 SANDALS GRANDE ANTIGUA FROM £2,429PP! 🇦🇬✨

Fancy some October sunshine? Swap the autumn weather for Caribbean beaches, turquoise waters and the all-inclusive Sandals experience at Sandals Grande Antigua. ☀🌊

📍 Sandals Grande Antigua
📅 Departing 4th or 5th October 2026
🌙 7 Nights
🛏 Mediterranean Club Level Suite
✈ British Airways World Traveller Plus flights
🍹 All Inclusive

FROM £2,429PP

✨ Includes £150 saving
📅 Book by 29th September 2026

At Sandals Grande Antigua, everything is designed for a relaxed Caribbean escape, with unlimited dining, premium drinks, land and watersports, entertainment and more included throughout your stay.

Set on one of Antigua’s beautiful beaches, this is a great choice if you’re looking for a luxury adults-only Caribbean holiday with everything taken care of.

Looking for a Sandals Antigua holiday from Scotland? Speak to your local Thorne Travel team in Ayrshire and we’ll help you find the perfect Caribbean break.

Want more details or to book?
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𝗧𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗹
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗹 & 𝗖𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘀

Award-winning independent travel experts. Book with confidence with 24/7 support wherever you travel.

📱 WhatsApp us on 07751 975440
📞 Call us on 0300 373 0800
💬 Message us to book or enquire

Thorne Travel acts as agent for Sandals Resorts whose booking terms & conditions apply. Price correct at time of publication and subject to availability and change.

Sandals Resorts

Thorne Travel | ABTA L6099

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