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Gloucestershire holiday operator makes pledge to absorb airline fuel surcharges permanent

Gloucestershire holiday operator makes pledge to absorb airline fuel surcharges permanent

With rising fuel costs and global shortages continuing to make headlines, Cheltenham-based, tailor-made tour operator, Holiday Architects, is giving holiday makers added security when they book – pledging to absorb any additional fuel charges from airlines, with no restrictions.

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14 of the best spa hotels in Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds

14 of the best spa hotels in Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds

Navigation through Gloucester Docks could be restricted due to River Severn drought

Navigation through Gloucester Docks could be restricted due to River Severn drought

Win theatre tickets, pre-show dinner and an overnight stay at one of the Cotswolds' top-rated hotels

Win theatre tickets, pre-show dinner and an overnight stay at one of the Cotswolds' top-rated hotels

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With live music, a beach and alfresco dining galore, here's what's on at Gloucester Quays this summer

With live music, a beach and alfresco dining galore, here's what's on at Gloucester Quays this summer

There's loads going on at Gloucester Quays this summer 2026, including live music in Pillar and Lucy Square, alfresco dining, and...

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14 of the best spa hotels in Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds

14 of the best spa hotels in Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds

9 affordable spa experiences in Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds

9 affordable spa experiences in Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds

9 National Trust properties to visit in Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds

9 National Trust properties to visit in Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds

13 luxurious Cotswold experiences for special occasions

13 luxurious Cotswold experiences for special occasions

10 ways to spoil your dog on a visit to the Cotswolds

10 ways to spoil your dog on a visit to the Cotswolds

13 fantastic outdoor activities in Gloucestershire

13 fantastic outdoor activities in Gloucestershire

14 quintessential Cotswold inns

14 quintessential Cotswold inns

10 ways to enjoy the great outdoors in the Cotswolds

10 ways to enjoy the great outdoors in the Cotswolds

10 ways to enjoy the great outdoors in Tewkesbury

10 ways to enjoy the great outdoors in Tewkesbury

10 ways to enjoy the great outdoors in the Forest of Dean

10 ways to enjoy the great outdoors in the Forest of Dean

10 ways to enjoy the great outdoors in Stroud

10 ways to enjoy the great outdoors in Stroud

10 best things to do in Gloucester

10 best things to do in Gloucester

7 ways to reconnect with nature and boost your wellbeing in Gloucestershire

7 ways to reconnect with nature and boost your wellbeing in Gloucestershire

10 ways to enjoy the great outdoors in Cheltenham

10 ways to enjoy the great outdoors in Cheltenham

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In Tune With Nature trail at Westonbirt Arboretum

In Tune With Nature trail at Westonbirt Arboretum

Dragonfly Festival at Slimbridge Wetland Centre

Dragonfly Festival at Slimbridge Wetland Centre

Summer holidays activities and events at Cotswolds Designer Outlet

Summer holidays activities and events at Cotswolds Designer Outlet

Gloucester Goes Retro 2026

Gloucester Goes Retro 2026

The Berkeley Castle Joust 2026

The Berkeley Castle Joust 2026

Dom Joly's SpeakeaZy at The Steam & Whistle

Dom Joly's SpeakeaZy at The Steam & Whistle

Unexpected experiences await at Gloucester Cathedral this autumn

Unexpected experiences await at Gloucester Cathedral this autumn

Moreton Show 2026

Moreton Show 2026

Gloucester History Festival 2026 at Blackfriars Priory

Gloucester History Festival 2026 at Blackfriars Priory

Late Summer Open Garden Day at Badminton House September 2026

Late Summer Open Garden Day at Badminton House September 2026

Wolf Hall Costume Exhibition at Berkeley Castle

Wolf Hall Costume Exhibition at Berkeley Castle

Malvern Autumn Show 2026 at Three Counties Showground

Malvern Autumn Show 2026 at Three Counties Showground

Winter Glow 2026 at Three Counties Showground

Winter Glow 2026 at Three Counties Showground

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Gloucestershire holiday operator makes pledge to absorb airline fuel surcharges permanent

Gloucestershire holiday operator makes pledge to absorb airline fuel surcharges permanent

New images detail Forestry England's vision for Cannop Ponds – with the public asked to help shape final plans

New images detail Forestry England's vision for Cannop Ponds – with the public asked to help shape final plans

Navigation through Gloucester Docks could be restricted due to River Severn drought

Navigation through Gloucester Docks could be restricted due to River Severn drought

Stratford Park Lido in Stroud reopens for summer swimming

Stratford Park Lido in Stroud reopens for summer swimming

Cheltenham Literature Festival reveals 2026 lineup

Cheltenham Literature Festival reveals 2026 lineup

Share your passion for your city and join Gloucester BID's ambassador programme

Share your passion for your city and join Gloucester BID's ambassador programme

Headline speakers revealed for Cirencester History Festival's 'most ambitious programme yet'

Headline speakers revealed for Cirencester History Festival's 'most ambitious programme yet'

Gloucester's Foodie Passport Challenge is back with even more venues to try

Gloucester's Foodie Passport Challenge is back with even more venues to try

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Win theatre tickets, pre-show dinner and an overnight stay at one of the Cotswolds' top-rated hotels

Win theatre tickets, pre-show dinner and an overnight stay at one of the Cotswolds' top-rated hotels

Win £150 to spend at Gloucester Quays this summer

Win £150 to spend at Gloucester Quays this summer

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Hiroshima, Anne Frank and the Cotswolds: Stuart Priest reflects on a remarkable 40 years at Batsford Arboretum

Hiroshima, Anne Frank and the Cotswolds: Stuart Priest reflects on a remarkable 40 years at Batsford Arboretum

From nurturing trees descended from survivors of the Hiroshima A-bomb and Anne Frank's famous horse chestnut, to planting olives...