I’ve spent my entire life around suitcases, departure gates, and the hum of a jet engine. Growing up in a family that lived for the next adventure, travel isn’t just my business: it’s my heartbeat. I remember the specific magic of being a child and seeing a new horizon for the first time, and now,…

If you’ve been keeping an eye on the news lately, you’ll know that "inflation" has become the unwanted guest at everyone’s dinner table. From the weekly shop to the energy bill, the numbers seem to be doing a steady climb. And unfortunately, the travel world hasn't been immune. By March 2026, transport costs in the…

Travel isn’t just about the destination; for me, it’s in my DNA. I still remember the smell of sun-drenched pine needles in the Mediterranean and the excitement of my first flight as a child. My name is Sharon Dearing, and as the owner of Galaxy Travels UK, I’ve spent my life turning that childhood wonder…

I still remember the first time I tried to organize a "big" family getaway. I had this grand vision: three generations, everyone laughing over dinner, the kids entertained, and the grandparents finally getting that long-overdue relaxation. But the reality? It was a logistical jigsaw puzzle. I spent weeks staring at flight times, debating hotel layouts,…

There’s a specific kind of magic that happens in April. The air starts to carry that first hint of real warmth, the days stretch out just a little longer, and for many of us, the itch to get away becomes impossible to ignore. I’ve spent my life in travel. From the early days of scanning…

As the owner of Galaxy Travels UK, I’ve spent my life chasing horizons. But if you were to ask me what truly drives my passion for this industry, it isn’t just the five-star resorts or the crystal-clear waters of the Mediterranean, it’s the look on a parent’s face when they realize they can finally, truly,…

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…