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๐ Welcome to The Holiday Mate
Your Journey Begins Here โ With Real People, Real Experiences, and Real Connections
At The Holiday Mate, we believe that travel is more than just ticking off destinations โ it's about the stories you create, the people you meet, and the memories that stay with you long after the journey ends. We're here to make those experiences more accessible, authentic, and personalized than ever before.
Unlike traditional travel websites, The Holiday Mate is a people-powered travel portal designed to bring independent travel agents, local experts, and passionate planners into the spotlight. Whether you're a seasoned traveler searching for something new or someone planning your first big escape, you'll find genuine travel experiences crafted by individuals who live, breathe, and love the destinations they promote.
๐ What Makes Us Different?
1. A Platform for Real Travel Experts
Every travel package, itinerary, and tour listed on The Holiday Mate is published directly by individual travel agents โ not corporations, not bots, not faceless systems. These agents are professionals who know their regions intimately and are eager to share their knowledge, passion, and services with you.
2. Authentic Travel, Designed for You
Our platform allows you to discover unique, offbeat, and thoughtfully designed travel plans. From remote mountain escapes and spiritual retreats to city explorations and cultural deep dives, youโll find offerings that cater to a wide variety of interests, travel styles, and budgets.
3. Direct Connections โ No Middlemen
Say goodbye to endless third-party forms and automated replies. With The Holiday Mate, you connect directly with the travel agent who crafted the package. Ask questions, make changes, share your preferences, and get real-time responses from real people who care about your journey.
4. A Growing Community of Travel Dreamers and Doers
Whether youโre a solo backpacker, a honeymooning couple, a family of explorers, or a travel agent looking to showcase your services, The Holiday Mate is your space. Travelers get access to an ever-growing pool of locally curated tours, while agents get a platform to grow their visibility, connect with interested clients, and turn passion into business.
๐ For Travelers
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Browse hundreds of packages across regions, themes, and budgets
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Discover hidden gems and experiences beyond the usual tourist paths
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Connect instantly with agents to customize your trip or ask questions
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Send enquiries directly and get personalized replies โ no waiting, no filters
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Feel confident booking with professionals who know the destination inside out
๐ผ For Travel Agents
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Create your own profile and showcase your travel offerings
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List unlimited tour packages, destination guides, or travel deals
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Receive direct enquiries from genuine travelers
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Build your brand, grow your network, and take control of your travel business online
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Use our platform as your digital shopfront โ simple, professional, and designed for visibility
โจ Our Mission
Our mission is to bridge the gap between travelers and the people who make travel meaningful. By giving independent travel agents a dedicated space to shine, we empower small businesses and bring travelers closer to authentic, real-world experiences โ the kind that big travel platforms often overlook.
Weโre here to support the human side of travel โ the handshake, the smile, the local tip, the shared cup of tea, the unexpected detour that becomes the highlight of your trip. Thatโs what The Holiday Mate is all about.
๐ Join the Movement
Whether you're looking to explore or to help others do the same, The Holiday Mate is the place to start.
๐ฉ Browse, connect, enquire, and travel better โ with The Holiday Mate by your side.
Letโs make travel more personal, connected, and unforgettable โ together.
Workflows
Workflows manage the stages your articles must go through until they are published.
The component to manage workflows is not enabled by default.
To see the workflow that we have provided with the sample data, you first need to enable this functionality.
- Access the administration area
- From 'Content' > 'Articles' > 'Options' > 'Integration' tab set 'Enable workflow' to 'Yes'
- Save changes
Now when you access 'Content' again you will see the section 'Workflows'.
When you edit an article you will also see the new transitions for articles related to workflows.