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Features content Group Travel World magazine is packed with inspirational travel articles, expert advice and informative features
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ERE’S JUST A taste of what we offer in our glossy monthly magazine
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• Inspiring travel features, from far-flung
FEBRUARY Stately homes & gardens Ferries & cross-sea carriers Castles, cathedrals & abbeys Animal attractions Group friendly hotels Golfing & activity breaks 2020 trade shows Nautical attractions
cruises to European and UK city breaks
Regions: The North East, Isle of Man
• Regional close ups highlighting fantastic
& Isle of Wight City: Dundee
every issue. Our editorial team is happy to include your business in our informative, well written features, and editorial sponsorship packages can also be arranged.
EVERY ISSUE ENJOY • Ideas for fantastic days out across the UK for groups of all sizes, as well as families
itinerary ideas across Britain
West End – plus group ticket offers
MARCH Stately homes, gardens & castles Heritage railways & tramways Theme parks & family friendly attractions Re-enactment events Shopping: outlet centres & markets Attractions with a view Museums & galleries
• Hotel news & reviews
Regions: The South East
• Puzzles and competitions
City: Oxford
• Tried and tested days out and holidays across the UK and abroad • The latest news and expert Q&As • Opinion pieces from key members of the industry • Coach operator and GTO profiles • Theatre news – including what’s on in the
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Please note: For details of the January 2020 issue please see our 2019 Media Pack APRIL Group-friendly attractions Film and TV locations & tours Castles, abbeys & cathedrals School-friendly destinations London hotels Festivals, shows, rallies & events Racecourses Shakespeare’s England Regions: The South West City: Sheffield
MAY Zoos, safari parks & aquariums UK & European markets Top spots for afternoon tea Living museums & exhibitions The great outdoors The UK’s top heritage sites Coach friendly attractions Craft & activity breaks Regions: East Anglia & The Lake District City: Leeds
JUNE Theme parks & family attractions Historic gardens
Halloween 2020 events Group-friendly air and train travel Art exhibitions & galleries Shopping: outlet centres Guided tours London attractions & cruising the Thames
Light festivals Easy-access attractions for those
London attractions & tours
with limited mobility
& the North East
Museums Castles, abbeys & cathedrals
City: Peterborough
Regions: The south coast, the North West
& the Lake District City: Leicester
& Wales City: Liverpool
Regions: The Home Counties
Sports tours & museums Crime-themed attractions & tours Family friendly & animal attractions Stately homes & castles Fireworks night events 2020 Group friendly dining
SEPTEMBER Coach friendly attractions School friendly attractions Easter 2021 itinerary ideas Art galleries & museums Heritage railways & tramways Cruise the Thames European city breaks & how to get there Light festivals GTW’s Christmas special
Regions: Scotland, the South West
Regions: Wales & The West
& Wales City: London
City: Hull
AUGUST GTW’s Christmas special Winter 2020/2021 escapes Aviation museums & attractions Spa hotels Re-enactment events
OCTOBER Family attractions, including wildlife parks River & canal trips across the UK Key events for music lovers Top shopping destinations & markets Hotels with meeting & conference facilities
JULY The first of GTW’s hugely popular Christmas specials
Regions: The Channel Islands
NOVEMBER Group friendly attractions Stately homes & heritage centres Ferries & cross-sea carriers Cruises for 2021 Thrill experiences & team building ideas Skiing & activity breaks UK city breaks Regions: Yorkshire & the South West City: Lincoln
DECEMBER Group friendly attractions & dining Museums & galleries Guided tours, including factory tours Countryside, golfing & spa hotels 2021 summer holiday destinations Castles, cathedrals and abbeys Nautical attractions UK city breaks Regions: Ireland & the Home Counties City: Cardiff
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