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Kuoni introduces St Kitts and Nevis and Turks and Caicos


Kuoni has added St Kitts and Nevis and Turks and Caicos to its Caribbean range in response to demand for multi-centre options. Nineteen properties range


from oceanfront all-inclusive resorts to cliff-top boutique retreats and rainforest plantation accommodation. Travellers can book add-ons


such as Miami or Antigua in addition to island-hopping. Meanwhile, Kuoni parent


company Dertour has removed excursions involving marine animals in captivity from its portfolio. The group no longer features activities such as swimming with dolphins and watching marine animals in trained performances, or any experience that requires animals to leave the water. kuoni.co.uk


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Tui to fly to Kos from Exeter and Bournemouth in 2026


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Bournemouth and Exeter airports will gain their first Tui flights to Kos next summer. The operator will also serve the Greek island from


Stansted for the first time since 2019. The Stansted flights will run twice a week, on Mondays


and Thursdays, while weekly Bournemouth and Exeter departures will enable seven and 14-night holidays. Prices for seven nights start at £667 per person,


staying on an all-inclusive basis at Tui Suneo Niriides Beach, flying from Stansted on June 11, 2026. The price is based on two adults and two children


sharing a two-bedroom family room. A seven-night holiday, staying on a half-board basis at Tui Blue Atlantica Belvedere Resort, costs from


Simpson gains 30-plus Algarve villas with purchase of Affinity


Simpson Travel has acquired Algarve specialist Affinity Villas for an undisclosed sum. The deal adds more than 30 properties in Carvoeiro, Quinta do Lago, Praia de Luz, Loulé, Silves and Vale do Lobo to Simpson’s programme. The properties are initially available via Affinity Villas’ website and will gradually be added to the Simpson site. affinityvillas.com simpsontravel.com


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£1,019, based on two adults sharing and departing from Bournemouth with Tui Airways on June 4. A week at the Holiday Village Atlantica Mikri Poli


Kos, staying on an all-inclusive basis, costs from £1,013 per person, including one free child place. The price is based on two adults and two children sharing a family room and departing from Exeter on June 7. Neil Swanson, Tui UK & Ireland managing director,


said: “These new routes to Kos follow a rise in demand for this picturesque island. “By launching services from Bournemouth and


Exeter for the first time, and reinstating our popular Stansted route, we’re making it easier than ever for customers across the south of England to enjoy an unforgettable Greek island holiday.” retailagents.tui.co.uk


Ryanair expands Teesside link to Alicante for next summer


Ryanair is adding capacity from Teesside airport to Spain for next summer with a fourth weekly flight to Alicante running between March and October 2026. Departures by the no-frills carrier will now operate on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays. ryanair.com


P&O Ferries enhances ticketing for Hull service to Rotterdam


P&O Ferries’ new ticketing platform for its Hull to Rotterdam service has been designed to make it easier for agents to make bookings and upsell. It supports booking for a range of standard and flexible tickets and enables the sale of ancillaries including upgrades, food and drink packages, transfers, overnight cabins and pet-friendly cabins. poferries.com


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Kos


Nisyros island is a short boat ride from Kos


PICTURE: Shutterstock/Sergey Kelin


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