About Thomas Cook
After the original business collapsed in September 2019, a few committed former employees were determined the legacy of Thomas Cook would find a new life.
Two months later, Fosun Tourism Group, the owners of Club Med, bought the Thomas Cook brand along with the inimitable Sunny Heart logo – a symbol of joy and happiness, and an important part of the business’ identity.
Those former employees created a new venture – one that embodies the essence of the man himself but brings it bang up to date with the latest technology.
Our website lets you package your own holiday. You go away when you want, for as long as you want. And with thousands of hotels to choose from and more flight routes and airlines than ever before, your well-deserved getaway can be whatever you want it to be.
You can contact us by phone or Live Chat every day, 12 hours a day – and if you’re on holiday, you can reach us 24/7. Chat to us about anything from ‘which hotels have swim-up pools?’ to ‘where should we go for the perfect honeymoon?’ You can even ask us to find your holiday for you.
And you can also tell us what you think of the new Thomas Cook. Let us know what you want to see on our site so that we can restore the brand to its rightful place as the most loved name in travel.
Overview of Thomas Cook
The original package holiday was a train journey from Leicester to Loughborough in 1841. There were 500 passengers on board that day. And for most of them, it was the first time they’d ever ridden a steam train.
People crowded the streets, filled the windows, and packed onto bridges enroute just to get a glimpse of the carriage as it hurtled along the tracks at breakneck speed. And when the train pulled into Loughborough, the intrepid travellers were greeted by a brass band and throngs of cheering crowds.
The trip was organised by Thomas Cook, who later wrote of the journey: “And thus was struck the keynote of my excursions, and the social idea grew upon me.”
The 22-mile package holiday cost a shilling and sixpence – about a day’s wages back then. But financially, there was nothing in it for Mr Cook. Although he organised repeat trips each summer for the next three years, he wouldn’t turn a profit until 1845.
This initial foray into tourism was a time of discovery. It proved that if travel was convenient and accessible, more people would, in Mr Cook’s own words, “go beyond”. And “go beyond” they most certainly did.
For the next 33 years he shuttled tourists up, down and around the country. And then across the channel into Switzerland, Italy and France, introducing thousands of people to the Swiss Alps, the Colosseum and the joys of devouring a well-curated charcuterie. He later shipped travellers as far as Japan, India and the United States on a 222-day world tour he called ‘China via Egypt’.
After Mr Cook’s retirement, the company was passed on from son to grandsons, and in 1928 it ceased to be a family business. From that point on, it changed hands five times, counting among its owners a Belgian train operator, a German bank and even the British government.
Like the man himself, Thomas Cook moved with the times. Mr Cook’s lifetime saw the rise of train travel and steamships. And he embraced both with enthusiasm. As time went on, the business traded rail journeys for motor car tours and steamers for flights, always finding new ways to help more people discover the world.
Thomas Cook was the pioneer of trouble-free travelling. He was also the inventor of convenient package holidays. And for us who work under his name in the new business, his life was a legacy we hope to live up to.
Holiday Inn Express Amsterdam Schiphol
This hotel is conveniently located in Hoofddorp. The hotel is situated within easy access of a number of Amsterdam, which lies just 50 km away. A number of attractions can be found nearby.
The hotel is located just a short distance away from the nearest golf course. The hotel enjoys close proximity to the A4 Highway, which provides direct access to The Hague. This wonderful hotel features tastefully-designed guest rooms, which offer a peaceful setting in which to work and rest in comfort. The hotel offers excellent facilities and services, ensuring a comfortable stay for each and every traveller.
Facilities
- 24 hr reception
- Bar
- Bike Hire
- Bike storage
- Café
- Car park
- Cot
- High chairs
- Laundry
- Lift
- Safe
- Shop(s)
- Wifi
Febeach Hotel Side
This attractive hotel is located just 2 minutes from a broad, sandy beach and the turquoise waters of the Mediterranean Sea. Several restaurants and bars offer culinary delicacies, various pools and sports facilities invite to be active. The historic town of Side with its ancient sites such as the spectacular Temple of Apollo, the Temple of Athena or the largest amphitheatre of Anatolia is within easy reach.
Ocean Maya Royale All Inclusive Adults Only
Ocean Maya Royale is an adults-only hotel in the resort of Playa del Carmen, Mexico. While staying at this All Inclusive hotel, you’ll have the private beach a few steps away. There’s a range of activities in the area, including golf and a water park.
The hotel is set in tropical gardens where you’ll find two outdoor pools and a sun deck. Ocean Maya Royale has three bars which are open 24 hours a day. Whether you’re on the beach or by the pool, you can enjoy waiter service. The hotel also has a cafÈ that’s open in the afternoon and evening. Breakfast at the hotel is a buffet and for the rest of your meals you can choose from five restaurants.
One restaurant is a buffet and the other four have ‡ la carte menus. There’s a mini market at the hotel, and Wi-Fi access throughout. During the day you can take an aqua aerobics class in one of the pools, or have a session in the gym.
The hotel has tennis courts and beach volleyball, too. The spa has a sauna and a range of massage and beauty treatments. In the evening, you can enjoy entertainment provided by the hotel daily.
Ocean Maya Royale by H10 Hotels sits on its own sandy beach. In the streets around the hotel you’ll find cafÈs and bars, many with waterfront seating. Playa del Carmen is 11km away.
The resort has a variety of bars, although the nightlife is considered low-key. There’s opportunities for shopping in the resort and Quinta Alegria Shopping Centre is 8.4km away. If you’d like to play golf, there’s an 18-hole golf course 4.4km away. There’s a water park 9.5km from the hotel, or if you’d like to explore the area you can also visit the theme park in Riviera Maya.
The buffet restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner and offers international food. The ‡ la carte restaurants are open for dinner and have Mexican, Italian and Asian menus. One is also open for a buffet lunch. Drinks served with meals include water, soft drinks, beer, wine and spirits.
During your stay you can explore the sea life of the area, as the hotel hires out scuba diving and snorkelling equipment. You can also try jet skiing.
All rooms have a balcony and individually controlled air conditioning. In the room you’ll find a minibar, a safe and a TV.
Facilities
- Gym
- Sauna
- Spa
- Massage
- Entertainment Program
- Steam bath
- 24 hr reception
- Air-con
- Bar
- Café
- Car hire
- Car park
- Cot
- Currency exchange
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
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