I still remember the "Great Cyprus Debacle" of 2012. It was supposed to be the ultimate multi-generational getaway: three generations, one villa, and enough suncream to coat a small elephant. I’d spent months coordinating flight times and scouring menus. But within forty-eight hours, my dad was grumbling about the lack of shade, the kids were…
I still remember the first time I saw my own father’s face when he stepped onto Main Street, U.S.A. He wasn’t looking at the castle. He wasn’t looking at the parades. He was looking at his granddaughter’s face as her eyes grew wide with the kind of pure, unadulterated magic that only Disney can conjure.…
Let’s be honest for a second. If you’ve ever tried to coordinate a holiday for three generations of family, ranging from a toddler who only eats beige food to a grandmother who wants to see every cathedral in Europe, you’ve probably felt like you needed a holiday just from the planning of the holiday. I’ve…
Travel isn’t just about the stamps in your passport or the sun on your skin. For me, it’s always been about the stories we bring home. I’m Sharon Dearing, the owner of Galaxy Travels UK, and if there’s one thing a lifetime in this industry has taught me, it’s that the most precious thing we…
I still remember the first time I saw my own father’s face when he stepped onto Main Street, U.S.A. He wasn’t looking at the castle. He wasn’t looking at the parades. He was looking at his granddaughter’s face as her eyes grew wide with the kind of pure, unadulterated magic that only Disney can conjure.…
Travel isn’t just about the stamps in your passport or the sun on your skin. For me, it’s always been about the stories we bring home. I’m Sharon Dearing, the owner of Galaxy Travels UK, and if there’s one thing a lifetime in this industry has taught me, it’s that the most precious thing we…
I still remember the first time I saw the bow of a cruise ship towering over the pier. It wasn’t just a boat; it was a promise. A promise of mornings where the only "work" was choosing between a Mickey waffle or a fresh omelet, and evenings where the stars felt close enough to touch.…
I remember the first time I set foot on the Turkish coast. It wasn’t as a travel agent, but as a young girl clutching my mother’s hand, wide-eyed at the sheer vibrance of the Mediterranean. The smell of grilled sea bass, the warmth of the sun that felt like a permanent hug, and that specific…
There’s a specific kind of magic that happens when you first see the Mediterranean sun hitting the water. For me, that feeling started decades ago, traveling with my own family and realizing that the world is so much bigger: and more beautiful: than I ever imagined. Since I started Galaxy Travels UK, my mission has…
I still remember the first time I tried to organise a "big" family holiday. I was determined to get everyone together: grandparents, aunts, uncles, and a gaggle of cousins ranging from toddlers to teenagers. I spent weeks staring at spreadsheets, trying to coordinate hotel rooms that were "near each other" (which usually meant three floors…