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The fact we are an independent travel agency enables us to give you the widest choice of destinations, hotels and airlines, so that we can offer a holiday to match every pocket and every dream.

We have over 50 years combined experience, therefore we realise just how important it is getting it exactly right, the first time.

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We are not only able to arrange packages through the UK’s major tour operators but also specialise in tailor-made trips to help you experience the best.

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We have experts dedicated to destination with in depth and inside knowledge. Our experts have gained a unique relationship with these destinations to give you the best knowledge and give you the ultimate holiday experience.

Nestled at the bottom of Holcombe Hill, in the picturesque village of Holcombe Brook is the home of The Departure Lounge. Opened by Jo Robinson in 2008, after being in the industry for over 20 years, she felt she needed to use her experience, contacts & passion to provide the very best for her clients. Her aim was to bring a more tailored personal touch into a brand people could trust and rely on. Since then The Departure Lounge has gone from strength to strength, gaining clients by the thousands by way of the recommendation only policy that has become the main focal point of the business. With over 50 years combined experience between 5 well-travelled members of staff, we have the world covered! We know when to travel where, which areas to avoid & can easily distinguish between a 5 star & those masquerading as such.

The fact that we are an independent travel agency enables us to give our clients the widest selection of destinations, accommodations & experiences. Non directional selling is a big string to our bow. We strive to work with our suppliers to ensure that we provide value for money, always having our client’s interests at heart. Whether you’re looking for a fun family holiday, once in a lifetime adventure, luxury break with a loved one or help with a mind blowing itinerary, we are here to help! We understand that everyone’s idea of luxury differs; therefore we strive to cater for all using our wide range of contacts in the travel trade. With us you know your investment is safe. We are both ABTA & ATOL bonded & are very proud to be part of the The Co-operative Travel Consortium, meaning we can truly tailor-make the world for you!

We Deliver….

At The Departure Lounge we pride ourselves on our attention to detail & aim to offer the best service possible. Our dedicated staff relish the opportunity to exceed your expectations. From a little something in your room on your birthday, to arranging a Michelin Star restaurant for that special occasion. Where we differ from pack is that it’s not just click and thats it, we will be with you every step of the way! Our personal service is paramount to us, we understand how precious each trip is to our clients and how much of a huge investment a holiday really is.

Avista Travel

Dear Clients,

We are writing to inform you that as of 1 st December 19, The Departure Lounge Clitheroe has been appointed by The Mid-counties Co-operative Travel Consortium to facilitate all forward confirmed bookings made through Avista Travel, Clitheroe.

This situation has arisen due to our shared consortium informing us of Donna’s intention to retire, & Avista Travel sadly closing its doors on 29 th November this year.  Donna and her team have serviced the people of Clitheroe for over 9 great years, and it is our intention to ensure that the service you have enjoyed continues into 2020 and beyond.

Please be assured that all monies and bookings are safe under the The Mid-counties Co-operative Travel Consortium umbrella for all confirmed & yet to depart Avista Travel bookings. All existing bookings that are due to travel from the 1 st December will be moved over to The Departure Lounge, Clitheroe and your holiday plans will not be disrupted.

Due to this, we are pleased to advise we have successfully taken on the lease of 3 Castle Street, the former location of Avista Travel & this will become the home for The Departure Lounge Clitheroe.  From 1 st December please be advised the branch will be closed whilst we undergo our Lounge refurbishment, all phone calls and emails will be covered during this time.  Our contact details are as follows:

Telephone: 01200 422975

Email: [email protected]

Address: The Departure Lounge Clitheroe, 3 Castle Street, Clitheroe, BB7 2BT

We are also very pleased to inform you that familiar faces Sam Briggs & Briony Townsend will be joining our team at The Departure Lounge Clitheroe as from 1 st December. The Departure Lounge Clitheroe will be the new addition to the already successful The Departure Lounge portfolio.  Established in 2008 The Departure Lounge has gone from strength to strength, offering the highest level of customer service, a passionate interest in our clients travel plans whilst always striving for the best value.  We pride ourselves on our attention to detail & our dedication to any holiday, whatever the budget. We don’t just wish to meet our client’s expectations; we want to exceed them!

We are very much looking forward to being part of the high street in Clitheroe & can’t wait to welcome you into our new Lounge.  On behalf of Jo, Helen & The Team we look forward to meeting all clients old & new!

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

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• Founded 2013
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• Focuses Adventure, Cruise, Disney, Groups, Leisure, Luxury, Honeymoon/DWs, FITs

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• Minimum Sales Requirement $160,000
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Departure Lounge is an Austin, TX based luxury travel host agency established in 2013 by Virtuoso senior executive, Keith Waldon. Departure Lounge is open to agents of all experience levels and offers two compensation options: 1) a tiered commission-split program paying advisors 70-90% and 2) a $650 monthly flat fee program that pays 100% commission/fees. Departure Lounge is a Virtuoso-member agency with independent contractor travel advisors in the United States and throughout Europe.

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Departure Lounge is a full-service high-end Dallas travel company that specializes in planning first-class custom experiences, trips, and cruises. Departure Lounge is a member of the acclaimed Virtuoso travel network, in addition to over 20 top preferred agency programs of the leading brands in high-end travel. That status translates into the richest selection of complimentary rewards, upgrades and insider experiences for our travel clients. A travel advisor will consult with you by appointment, so call or email us to connect with a travel specialist and book your consultation today.

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A cruise might be the ideal vacation for you if you’re a traveler that loves excitement. Being a guest on a cruise line is an unbeatable experience. Whether you are interested in ocean cruises, canal & river cruises, or world cruises, there is no limit to the amount of memories and fun a cruise can offer. Cruise journeys can be terrific for families, a solo vacationer, or partners looking to enjoy charming escapes. Contact one of our Dallas cruise planners today to plan your upcoming journey.

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Regardless of where your work takes you, an experienced Departure Lounge travel specialist can help book your flight, choose the right lodging, and help you pick the best dining options and attractions to see while on your trip.

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Whether you and your loved one have been with each other for a while, you’ve recently married, are considering a destination wedding or honeymoon, our travel advisors can assist with preparing your enchanting vacations. We offer high-end traveling services that can bring romance to your journey and surprise your partner with the perfect enchanting travel trips.

Our advisors know wonderful locations for memorable honeymoons. Getting married can be stressful enough, so allow one of our Dallas Travel Advisors to make your special day less stressful by organizing your honeymoon for you. Contact us today and a friendly Departure Lounge travel advisor will help you plan, choose, and book the ideal trip.

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The Departure Lounge is a coffee-tea-beer-wine bar that also has a travel agency functio. It's a great concept and done very well. It looks a bit like an uber-cool sports bars, with moderne furnishings and tv's surrounding everywhere. But the Tv's are not showing sports events, but travel destinations! The food is simple, chees plate, chocolates, simple sandwiches, and it is a great place to go enjoy a happy hour. The flights of bubbly wine are champagnes, california bubbles, proseccos, cuvas, and other international contenders that go along with the travel theme. Also, if you want to explore the finer points of travel, the owners are travel agents who book fabulous vacations, with all of the details handled perfectly. I just got back from Belize on a trip planned and booked by Keith Waldon. All travel, transfers, and details were handled, so that my companion and I didn't have to worry about anything. We were able to prearrange a bottle of special tequila to be waiting for us in the room, with ice and limes. It was wonderful. Keith was wonderful. I would definately use his travel services again for the next special trip, and I will enjoy the beverages and ambiance at the Departure Lounge as often as I can. First class all around.

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We found this hyper cool, hyper fashion, hyper stylish place thanks to a friend who directed us. UIt's a bit gay in the good meaning of the word, it has a mix of white leather buttoned sofas and arab doors (??) but they do amazing expresso and amazing sandwiches and amazing everything. Even for the high standards of Ausin it's amazing.

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I spent 25 years in the corporate world before retiring and then getting into the travel business.  I have traveled extensively with my husband - been to all 50 states and 5 of the 7 continents.  I specialize in cruise travel, because that is one of our favorite ways to travel.  You can see so much without the daily packing and unpacking hassles.  I love to travel and would welcome the opportunity to help you plan your next adventure. 

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Here’s what I learned as a frequent flyer on my most recent trip

Air travel is changing for Alaskans. But that’s normal. Still, trip reports can be helpful to make your next trip more convenient, more affordable, or both.

Here’s my report: Earlier this week I dragged my bags to the car in the blowing snow. I found myself humming “California Dreamin’ ” on the drive to the airport.

This was a quick trip, with no bags to check. So I skipped the counter entirely and headed straight to security.

But the first part of the trip started several days before, selecting my flights and seats.

Although the trip wasn’t last-minute, it still was more expensive than the cheapest of the cheap tickets available between Alaska and California.

Further, I had some time constraints, which meant Alaska Air’s nonstop from Anchorage to LAX just wouldn’t work. The combination of daytime flights and picking a flight to a suburban airport (Burbank) drove the price up.

Rather than pay almost $500 for a one-way ticket, I opted to cash in some miles, which allowed me to pick my seats in advance.

There were very few seats available on either flight. But I kept checking the seat map after I purchased the ticket — and was able to get window seats closer to departure.

The view from the window seat on Alaska Airlines Flight 114 from Anchorage to Seattle. Keep checking the seat map before departure to get a better seat. (Photo by Scott McMurren)

I purchased the return ticket in time to get a better rate.

Alaska Air oversells its flights but constantly monitors the loads and reaches out to travelers in advance to see if they are willing to change their plans — for a price.

The first email I received offered a $25 credit if I would change my flight times. None of the flight options worked for me, though.

But the next email got my attention: Alaska Air offered me a $250 credit if I would settle for a much longer layover in Seattle, plus a red-eye departure. Honestly, I tried to make it work. But the times and seating selection both were bad.

Later, I received an offer for $45 to change my return flight back to Anchorage. I clicked the button, since the new flight times were better. However, I failed to check the available seating in advance. So now I’m sitting back by the potty. Lesson learned: Double-check the available seating on any new flight the airline offers.

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By the time I got to the gate in Anchorage, every seat was filled on the plane. Then the gate agent started canvassing the crowd to check their carry-ons to free up a little more room in the overhead bins.

Speaking of extra space, parking is tight at the Anchorage airport, particularly in the short-term garage. Due to construction, the short-term garage is shutting the top floor, resulting in a 25% reduction in available space through Aug. 1. Get a ride to the airport, or check out the off-airport lots at Alaska Park or Diamond Parking.

Passengers on the flight were traveling for many different reasons. There were plenty of families traveling with brand-new babies, complete with strollers, diaper bags and all manner of snacks and tablets to keep the older kids occupied during the flight.

Other folks were traveling back from jobs in remote parts of the state. Or, in my case, heading to a meeting. The couple sitting next to me had their ski gear, and they were headed to ski at Big Sky Resort in Montana.

After signing up for Alaska Access with Alaska Airlines, I wanted to try out my first monthly $5 internet pass.

Here’s what I learned: You cannot save up your monthly $5 passes. I tried to use the pass I received in March for travel in April. No luck. Further, your pass is valid for one flight and one flight only. If you’re connecting to another flight, you get to pay another fee to connect to in-flight internet.

Another promise of the Alaska Access plan is an advance notice of sale fares. I haven’t seen any notices yet.

On arrival in Seattle, we parked at the South Terminal, which is unusual for Alaska Airlines. The terminal is usually reserved for international flights. Next to us was a Turkish Air widebody, in addition to a few Delta flights bound for Europe.

There are no Alaska Air lounges in the South Terminal. But Priority Pass does have The Club lounge, which used to be the Delta Lounge. Because I carry the Chase Sapphire Reserve credit card, I can use the Priority Pass network . In addition to the lounge at the S gates, there’s another lounge in the A concourse. The lounge features a bar, snacks, an espresso machine and plenty of seats by big windows that look over the runway.

Alaska Air has lounges at the D concourse by the TSA checkpoint, at the end of the C concourse and at the North Terminal.

To get from the S gates to my connecting flight, I had to take three trains: one to the main terminal, another to connect the North Terminal loop and, finally, a train to the C gates. Even though it was a double connection on the train, it only took about 10 minutes.

Alaska’s connecting flight was late, but the gate agent used the extra half-hour to pitch travelers to check their bulky carry-on bags.

Instead of paying another fee for internet access, I struck up a conversation with my seatmate, a young “code warrior” with Microsoft, currently working on new Xbox features.

When the drink cart came around, I convinced him to order the new Cloud Cruiser beer from Fremont Brewing in Seattle. He gave the beer a thumbs-up. Alaska Air worked on the IPA , which features a plane on the can.

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Although I’m a frequent traveler, I learned several lessons on this trip:

1. Use your frequent flyer miles. Hyperinflation is rampant and your miles and points are worth more today than they will be tomorrow. For example, Alaska Airlines is offering a 75,000-mile bonus to get a new credit card. My one-way coach ticket from Anchorage to Burbank was 45,000 miles.

2. Check your email after making reservations. The airline may offer you compensation for changing since they oversell their flights. But be sure to check the available seating before you make the change.

3. You cannot stack your $5 monthly Wi-Fi passes from the Access Alaska program.

4. Don’t check bags unless you have to. On my last Alaska Air flight, the airline didn’t lose the bags. But the plane broke. The airline found a new plane, but the bags still were on the original aircraft. It was another 12 hours before I got my bag.

Scott McMurren

Scott McMurren is an Anchorage-based marketing consultant, serving clients in the transportation, hospitality, media and specialty destination sectors, among others. Contact him by email at [email protected]. Subscribe to his e-newsletter at alaskatravelgram.com. For more information, visit alaskatravelgram.com/about.

Sean 'Diddy' Combs allegations: Timeline and what to know

Sean “ Diddy ” Combs has been hit with a wave of civil lawsuits in recent months and is now a subject of a federal investigation, sources have told NBC News.

Federal agents this week executed searches of Combs’ properties , where guns were found, and his phones were seized at an airport as part of a warrant issued from the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, law enforcement sources have said.

Since November, Combs has been hit with five lawsuits in New York accusing him of sexual assault, sexual trafficking and engaging in other criminal activity. Combs has denied all of the allegations, calling them sickening.

A source familiar with the matter told NBC News that at least four people have been interviewed about allegations of sex trafficking, sexual assault and the solicitation and distribution of illegal narcotics and firearms.

Aaron Dyer, an attorney for Combs, described the raids this week as a “gross overuse of military-level force.” Neither Combs nor any of his family members have been arrested, Dyer noted in his statement.

Here are the lawsuits that were filed against Combs prior to the raid. Combs has denied all of the allegations individually through statements by his representatives.

November 2023: Cassie and two others file suit

The singer Cassie, Combs’ former romantic partner, shocked many in November when she filed a civil suit against Combs alleging that the music mogul sexually and physically abused her during the course of their relationship. She filed her case on Nov. 16 under New York state’s Adult Survivors Act, which gave adult victims of sexual violence a one-year window to file civil claims regardless of the statute of limitations.

In the suit, Cassie alleged that Combs raped her, beat her in fits of “uncontrollable rage” and exerted a “tight hold over her life.” She alleged that he would force her to engage in sex acts he called “Freak Offs” with other men, often sex workers whom he’d pay to travel with them, while he watched.

The abuse ranged from 2007 until Cassie left him in late 2018, the suit said.

Combs vehemently denied the allegations from Cassie, whose full name is Casandra Ventura. They settled the suit a day after it was filed.

Joi Dickerson-Neal said Cassie’s lawsuit inspired her to come forward and file a suit against Combs on Nov. 23, a day before the Adult Survivors Act was set to expire.

Dickerson-Neal said that Combs drugged her, sexually assaulted her and recorded the assault without her knowledge while she was a student in 1991. She agreed to have dinner with Combs on Jan. 3, 1991, in Harlem while on winter break from Syracuse University, according to her suit.

It was there that Combs “intentionally drugged” her and then took her to a place where he was staying, the suit said. Dickerson-Neal said she “lacked the physical ability or mental capacity to fend Combs off” as he sexually assaulted her.

She later learned from a male friend that Combs had filmed the assault and showed it to other people, the suit said. Combs denied her allegations.

On the last day of eligibility under the Adult Survivors Act, Liza Gardner filed a lawsuit accusing Combs of sexually assaulting her when she was 16 years old.

Gardner alleged that in either 1990 or 1991 she and a friend met Combs and R&B singer Aaron Hall at an event held by MCA Records in Manhattan. After the party, she was invited back to Hall’s apartment with Combs, the suit said, and the two offered her drinks throughout the night.

Combs then coerced her into having sex, the suit said, leaving Gardner “shocked and traumatized.” Hall barged into the room after Combs was done, pinned her down, and sexually assaulted her, according to the suit.

Hall did not return NBC News’ request for comment on the lawsuit. Combs denied Gardner’s allegations in a statement through his representative.

December 2023: Jane Doe says she was gang-raped at 17

Then in December, a Jane Doe filed a lawsuit alleging that she was gang-raped and sex-trafficked by Combs and Harve Pierre, a former longtime president of Combs’ record label. The unidentified woman said the assault happened in 2003, when she was 17 and Combs was 34.

According to the suit, she met Combs and Pierre at a lounge in Detroit and Combs convinced her to travel with them on a private jet to New York City. Before they left the lounge, the suit said, Pierre smoked crack cocaine and forced Doe to perform oral sex on him.

Doe was taken to a studio in New York City, where Combs, Pierre and a third defendant plied her with “copious amounts of drugs and alcohol,” the suit said. The three men took turns raping her in a bathroom at the studio after she was too inebriated to consent, according to the suit.

The men allegedly left her on the bathroom floor once they were done and she was flown back to Michigan, the suit said. Combs denied the assault allegations and Pierre called the suit “a tale of fiction.”

February 2024: Rodney Jones accuses Combs of ‘RICO enterprise’

In February, a man named Rodney “Lil Rod” Jones alleged in a federal suit that Combs and his associates engaged in “serious illegal activity.”

Jones worked as a producer on Combs’ latest album, but also lived and traveled with him from September 2022 to November 2023, according to his lawsuit. He alleged that during that time he was sexually harassed by Combs, pressured to engage in sexual acts, forced to procure sex workers for Combs and witnessed Combs giving drinks laced with drugs to people at parties.

The suit said that Combs required Jones to “record him constantly,” which resulted in Jones obtaining hours of footage in which Combs and his staff allegedly engaged in criminal conduct. Screenshots of video clips were included in the suit, described as being from parties in which underage girls and sex workers were present.

Jones alleged that Combs was attempting to groom him into having a sexual relationship with him. The lawsuit said that Combs sexually harassed and assaulted Jones while he lived at Combs’ homes in Florida, Los Angeles and New York, as well as on a yacht Combs rented in the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Jones alleged that he and another man, Brendan Paul, were asked to travel with drugs and firearms on Combs’ behalf.

In amended filings, Jones additionally accused Combs and his son of being involved in a 2022 shooting at a Los Angeles recording studio , which both men denied.

An attorney for Combs said Jones’ “reckless name-dropping about events that are pure fiction and simply did not happen is nothing more than a transparent attempt to garner headlines.”

March 2024: Combs’ homes searched by federal agents

On March 25, agents with Homeland Security Investigations raided Combs’ properties in Los Angeles and Miami. Three sources familiar with the matter told NBC News that firearms were found at his residences, but no additional details were provided.

At the time of the raids, Combs was on his way to a scheduled trip to the Bahamas and was stopped at a Miami airport prior to departure. Officials seized his cellphones, sources said.

Dyer, one of Combs’ attorneys, issued a statement following the raids and said that Combs “was never detained but spoke to and cooperated with authorities.” He described the raid as an ambush, saying there’s been a rush to judgment based on “meritless accusations made in civil lawsuits.”

“There has been no finding of criminal or civil liability with any of these allegations,” Dyer said. “Mr. Combs is innocent and will continue to fight every single day to clear his name.”

Brendan Paul, 25, was arrested at the Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport at the same time Combs was stopped at the airport. A law enforcement source familiar with the matter confirmed that Paul is a Combs associate. It is currently unclear whether the arrest was related to the raids.

Paul was named as an employee of Combs’ in Jones’ suit, which described him as someone who acquires and distributes drugs and guns on Combs’ behalf. Combs allegedly required Paul and others he paid to carry black pouches that contained drugs such as ecstasy, cocaine, ketamine, marijuana and mushrooms.

A Miami-Dade police report showed Paul was charged with possession of suspected cocaine and suspected marijuana candy, and court records show he was bonded out of custody the next day.

According to the police report, local law enforcement was with agents from Homeland Security and customs officers at the time of Paul’s arrest. The contraband items were found in Paul’s travel bags, the report said.

Paul’s attorney, Brian Bieber, told NBC News, “We do not plan on trying this case in the media — all issues will be dealt with in Court.” A woman who answered the phone at a number listed for Paul hung up on an NBC News reporter.

April 2024: Combs' son, Christian Combs, is accused of sexual assault

Grace O’Marcaigh  alleges in a lawsuit that Christian Combs drugged and sexually assaulted her while she was working on a yacht the elder Combs had chartered for a trip at the end of 2022. The suit also names Sean Combs as a defendant. The assault is alleged to have occurred days before Sean Combs hosted a New Year’s Eve yacht party with  celebrity guests . O'Marcaigh included as evidence transcriptions of audio clips — that were recorded by a producer — of her denying his advances as he gropes her. NBC News has heard two clips of audio transcribed in the suit purportedly from the night of Dec. 28, 2022, but has not verified who was recorded.

Representatives for Christian and Sean Combs did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

CORRECTION (April 2, 2024, 9:40 a.m. ET): A previous version of this article misspelled the first name of one of Combs’ accusers. She is Joi Dickerson-Neal, not Joie.

Doha Madani is a senior breaking news reporter for NBC News. Pronouns: she/her.

Diana Dasrath is entertainment producer and senior reporter for NBC News covering all platforms.

Andrew Blankstein is an investigative reporter for NBC News. He covers the Western U.S., specializing in crime, courts and homeland security. 

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