Glen Travel

Glen Travel, travel agency in Blantyre specialising in cruises and long-haul holidays

Glen Travel is an independent, family-run travel agency based in Blantyre, in the Glasgow area (Scotland). Founded in 1973, it has more than fifty years of experience and presents itself as a specialist in cruises and long-haul travel, offering personalised advice and competitive prices.

The company describes itself as an independent agency and lists among its accolades the Best Small Agency award at the 2025 SPAA Awards. It states that it has ABTA and ATOL protection, IATA accreditation and the guarantees of a fully bonded agency.

Types of holiday it offers

The agency's catalogue covers several types of travel, from city stays to grand tours:

• Cruises, including luxury cruises and cruise-and-stay programmes.
• Multi-centre holidays and combined trips across several destinations.
• City breaks, with particular focus on urban getaways in the USA and London.
• Holidays to the USA, with specific programmes for Orlando and escorted tours.
• Far East: Thailand, Vietnam and Cambodia, India, China and Japan.
• Indian Ocean destinations, Dubai and Mexico.
• Honeymoons and solo travel.
• UK holidays.
• Flights and hotels, tours and packages with the Jet2holidays brand.

Destinations and cruise lines it works with

Among the destinations the agency highlights are the USA, Canada, the Far East and Australasia, as well as Africa, Australia, Barbados and the Caribbean. In the cruise section, the site mentions lines such as Ambassador Cruise Line, Azamara Cruises, Celebrity Cruises and Emerald Cruises.

In-store booking experience

The agency serves customers from its Blantyre store, which includes distinct spaces for customer service: the Schooner Bar, the Emirates Lounge and the Silversea Suite. The latter two are available by appointment for those who wish to plan a wedding, honeymoon or a trip described as once-in-a-lifetime in greater privacy. The company recommends booking an appointment for in-store service.

History and team

Founded in 1973, Glen Travel presents itself as a family business that has built its activity around expert and impartial advice. Its team is made up of travel specialists with accumulated industry experience, first-hand knowledge of destinations and personal recommendations, according to the agency's own description.

Location and contact

227 Glasgow Road, Blantyre, Glasgow G72 0YS · Telephone: 0800 009 3134 · Email: enquiries@glentravel.co.uk