Emma

Emma has worked in the travel booking business for 13 years before turning her hand to travel journalism. A dedicated health spa visitor, she prefers a touch of luxury while travelling the globe. Favourite destination? Thailand, every time!

Emma

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Announcing the winner of our Witchery by the Castle competition

1st November 2023 by Emma

This morning we drew the winner of our competition to win a magical night away at The Witchery by the Castle in Edinburgh, which closed for entries yesterday - Halloween. We had thousands of entries, but there could only be one winner...  A big congratulations go to Nigel Goldthorpe! Nigel and a guest will be spending a night of luxury in one of the hotel's 9 theatrical suites. They'll be greeted by a welcome bottle of Champagne and will enjoy a full Scottish breakfast the following...

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4 ways to travel from London to Scotland on any budget

17th January 2022 by Emma

Fabled battlefields, crumbling castles, secluded glens and lochs, and gloriously green mountains—these are just a few of the reasons why Scotland is one of the top dream destinations of many travellers. Visitors from all over the world can’t get enough of the country’s historic towns, vibrant cities, and dramatic landscapes.Scotland’s charming villages, rolling hills, and heather-covered moors are a far cry from the bustling streets of London. Although these two places might seem a...

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Six top tips for the best holiday experience in Mykonos

9th February 2021 by Emma

Mykonos is always a fantastic destination to visit. The weather is nice most of the year, the people are very friendly, and there is an endless array of things to do on the island. Its proximity to other Greek islands and several other popular travel destinations also makes Mykonos perfect for an extended trip.The best way to enjoy this island is in utter comfort and luxury. To elevate your holiday experience in Mykonos, here are some of the top tips you can use.Tip 1: Travel in JuneJune is the...

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Cheapest places to holiday in August

1st July 2021 by Emma

Throughout Europe, August is the busiest holiday season of the year. With scorching hot temperatures and summer holidays on everyone’s wish lists, it can also be the most expensive. It pays to keep your eyes open for package deals, in order to book early. The team at Simply Holiday Deals will make it easy for you, by delivering the best ones straight to your inbox.If you can schedule your holiday for later in the month, it’s possible to take advantage of cheaper prices, as the holidays wind...

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Announcing the winner of our Eurostar holiday competition

29th June 2023 by Emma

On Thursday 24rd September we drew the winner of our summer Eurostar holiday competition. From the thousands of valid entries received, twenty were chosen at random and placed in a "hat" (our trusty Cabeau travel pillow bag). Watch the video of Stuart drawing the winner in the Facebook video above.A big congratulations to Sophie-Mai Wilde! Her prize is valid for 12 months, so I'm sure she'll make good use of it once the current travel restrictions are lifted. And thank you to all who entered;...

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Announcing the winner of our Witchery by the Castle competition

29th June 2023 by Emma

Happy Halloween! This morning we sent Stuart down to the scary basement to draw the winner of our autumn Witchery by the Castle competition. From the thousands of entries we received, thirty were chosen at random and placed in a rather fetching pumpkin bag. Watch the video to see whose name was picked. A huge congratulations to the winner, Edinburgh is an amazing city so you're in for a real treat! If you didn't win this time, then fear not - we've just launched a brand new competition to...

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Announcing the winner of our Port Lympne Bubble competition

29th June 2023 by Emma

Not one to pass up the opportunity for a day out, Stuart volunteered to travel down to Port Lympne in Kent to draw the winner of our summer Bubble Room safari competition. From the thousands of entries we received, thirty were chosen at random and placed in a "hat" (actually the case of our favourite travel pillow - the Cabeau!). We filmed the draw from inside the Bubble room itself, which can be seen in our Facebook video above. The winner is in for a real treat - it's just stunning!We want to...

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Announcing the result of our Spring Crazy Bear competition

29th June 2023 by Emma

Our Spring Crazy Bear competition closed for entries on the 21st March. Firstly, a huge thank-you to all who entered. - we love reading all your Facebook comments! This morning we randomly selected one lucky name from all the valid entries we'd received.  The prize of a £250 voucher to spend on a stay at one of the Crazy Bear hotels goes to Hannah Tomlin - a big congratulations from all of us here at Travelscoop - please let us know how you get on! We've got a new competition due...

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Announcing the result of our Eurostar Amsterdam competition

29th June 2023 by Emma

Our latest Eurostar Amsterdam competition closed on the 31st December - a huge thank-you to all who entered! From all the valid entries received, we chose one lucky winner at random. I can now reveal that the lucky recipient of a £250 Eurostar voucher is... Kelvin Thornton. A huge congratulations from the team here at Travelscoop! Let us know how you get on. Keep checking our email newsletters and following our facebook page at facebook.com/mytravelscoop for more chances to win, as there's...

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Announcing the result of our November Crazy Bear competition

29th June 2023 by Emma

Our latest Crazy Bear competition closed on the 30th November - a huge thank-you to all who entered! On Sunday Stuart drew the winner in the video above. From all the valid entries received, twenty were chosen at random and placed in a "hat" (yep, this month we were back to our Cabeau travel pillow bag). The prize was a £250 voucher to spend on a stay at one of the Crazy Bear hotels. A big congratulations to Kelly Turner - let us know how you get on! We've got a new competition due to be...

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Announcing the result of our Crazy Bear hotel competition

29th June 2023 by Emma

On Friday 2nd November we drew the winner of our recent Crazy Bear hotel competition. The prize was a £250 voucher to spend on a stay at one of the Crazy Bear hotels. From the thousands of valid entries received, twenty were chosen at random and placed in a "hat" (actually a pumpkin, left over from Halloween!) We filmed Stuart drawing the winner, which can be seen in the Facebook video above. A big congratulations to Katie Barber - let us know how your stay goes! As Stuart mentions in the...

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Announcing the results of our Champneys health spa competition

29th June 2023 by Emma

On Tuesday 2nd October we drew the winner of our recent Champneys health spa competition. From the thousands of valid entries received, twenty were chosen at random and placed in a "hat" (actually a Cabeau travel pillow bag). We filmed Stuart drawing the winner, which can be seen in the Facebook video above. A big congratulations to Siobhan Wright - have a wonderful time, I'm VERY jealous! Be sure to follow our pages on Facebook and Twitter to keep up to date with future competition fun!...

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