4 Dreamy Destinations for a Big Wedding Anniversary 

A Lucusta Travel Guide for Loved-Up Adventurers 

There’s something uniquely heartwarming about planning an anniversary holiday. It’s a chance to pause, to honour everything you’ve built together and - let’s be honest - to indulge in some well-earned “us time”.

Whether you’re a couple who craves sun-soaked beaches, crumbling medieval villages, or faraway adventures, we’ve gathered our favourite destinations that offer the perfect mix of romance, beauty, history and that little spark of magic. 

Chasing the Winter Sun: Your Guide to a Caribbean Cruise (with Virgin Voyages) 

Ok, so when winter rolls in nothing says “tropical reset” quite like stepping onto a yacht-inspired ship, sinking your toes into warm waves at a new island each day and swapping freezing frost for lush palm trees! 

The Magic of a European Christmas Market Escape

You know that feeling when the year’s almost over and life’s been one big blur of emails, errands and exhaustion? When all you want is to wrap yourself in a scarf, sip something hot and breathe? That’s your cue for a little Christmas magic — and trust me, Europe delivers it in twinkling lights and cinnamon scents. (What is it about cinnamon that makes you smile and feel all warm inside!?)

Winter Wellness & the Mental Reset You Totally Deserve 

Let’s be honest — by the time winter rolls around most of us are running on caffeine, to-do lists and pure survival instincts. Between work stress, grey skies and endless “just one drink” Christmas catch-ups with your besties or old skool group of friends who you haven’t seen all year round, your body and mind are probably begging for a break! Add to that the dark mornings, freezing commutes (for those still trekking into the office on a weekly regular basis!) and the pressure to be festive when you can barely find your phone charger, let alone the charger you need for yourself mentally, the thought of going away suddenly for a last minute break sounds…well…perfect, actually. 

So, what if you pressed pause for a moment?

Travel Smarter with your Smartphone: The Ultimate Travel Sidekick! 

Your Smartphone can be the ultimate travel tool – sitting right in your pocket! Your phone isn’t just for taking photos of dreamy landscapes and mouth-watering meals, it’s a full-on travel concierge ready to help you every step of the way. 

We are a multi-brand phone household – one of us is Apple all the way and the other is Android, so we know the tips and tricks on various operating systems – and can give you some great advice to make the best use of your phone while you are travelling.

Let’s Talk About Your “Why” 

Hey, I’m Teg, and together with Jason, we run Lucusta Travel. 

Here’s the thing - we’re not just here to book your flights and hotels. Anyone can do that. We’re here to craft the kind of travel experience that stays with you forever. That’s why we start with your "why."

There’s a certain kind of bliss that comes with a luxury beach holiday - the soft sound of waves lapping against the shore, the feel of warm sun on your skin and the uninterrupted peace enjoyed with a perfectly crafted cocktail in hand. Now, imagine all of this without the background noise of crying toddlers, splash wars in the infinity pool, or the endless loop of “Muuuum, Daaaad!” echoing across the resort. Sounds like heaven, right? 

It’s the classic digital nomad fantasy—sitting under a palm tree, sipping a smoothie (or in our case a mojito!) laptop open, with the sound of waves in the background. The idea of blending work with travel is tempting, and for good reason.

Nestled in the crystal-clear waters of the Indian Ocean, the 115 islands of the Seychelles archipelago offer a truly magical and unique experience. Jungle palms spill down into the twinkling turquoise sea, with a variety of marine life to share your swims with.  

The Seychelles care about conservation, with entire islands designated as nature reserves. Because of this it attracts people and tourists who care about the environment they are visiting.

With romance in the air, it’s time to escape from your everyday life and sneak away for a short break filled with romance, bubbles, magic, love and memories to return to forever. 

Paris has long been a bucket-list top destination for LOVE. But what about other European cities which ooze romance, decadence, special moments and all things LOVE-ly!

We get it. January is a hard month. The magic of Christmas and the build-up has gone as quickly as it creeps up on us every year! Christmas lights are down, oodles of wrapping paper in the bin and now nothing to look forward to…..until England graces us with our infamous ‘summer! 

But what if you can’t wait that long? 

Winter Sun is a brilliant way to escape the long cold dreary winter months of Britain, and (hopefully) get a cheeky little sun-kissed glow to your skin!

In the heart of The Enchanted Forest lies a hidden realm of magic and wonder waiting to be discovered, the legendary land of Santa in Lapland. 

This is the most magical place to spend time with your family - both with younger and older kids (as well as trips without the kids!). Enjoy the fluffy snowcapped mountains, enchanted sparkly sky with the Northern Lights, cosy winter log cabins or igloos with the snow whispering outside as it fall, the adventures of husky safaris and of course reindeer sledging. 

This is truly a one-of-a-kind storytelling experience. A special place to make magic moments and memories.

Christmas is looming and the days are getting darker. 

It’s time to plan for that bucket list holiday of 2025! 

And if you’re anything like me, who loves a good adventure, then we have 3 awesome destinations which are gaining traction and attention, and all for good reason! 

So, let’s have it, our top 3 adventures holidays of 2025… 

You’ve said ‘I do’. You’ve eaten copious amounts of wedding cake and you’ve danced the night away. Now it’s time to relax and unwind and adventure together on your honeymoon... 

We’ve all been there. Packed and squeezed yet another summer top, pair of shoes, or god forbid more toiletries into the suitcase for that ‘just in case’ moment we all dread!