Lou and Rich Banks - Travel Counsellors

Lou and Rich Banks - Travel Counsellors We're passionate about all things travel and provide a fabulous one-to-one service tailor making your perfect holiday.

So excited for two lovely ladies heading to Bali next month! 💚Their first stop is this gorgeous retreat - how inviting d...
06/02/2025

So excited for two lovely ladies heading to Bali next month! 💚

Their first stop is this gorgeous retreat - how inviting does it look? is a boutique resort built in the traditional style of a Balinese village with a touch of contemporary style - perfect to unwind and soak in the chilled atmosphere after a long flight. Then they escape to their yoga retreat before heading to final resort - which is a little bit wow, we shall share details tomorrow!

Get in touch to arrange your tailor made Bali adventure - you'll be spoilt for choice 😀

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Stunning Paxos villa! 🇬🇷 This gorgeous 4 bedroom retreat is just a short stroll to the beach with wonderful sea views. P...
02/02/2025

Stunning Paxos villa! 🇬🇷

This gorgeous 4 bedroom retreat is just a short stroll to the beach with wonderful sea views. Package prices including flights with checked luggage and return Corfu-Paxos ferry transfers included start from £1251pp departing in July 2025, based on 8 guests.

The harbour-front restaurants of Gaios are just 3km to the south; water's edge tavernas in Loggos and Lakka are both within a 7km drive north; and there is a peaceful shingle beach a mere fifty metres away. Facing the sunrise on seafront slopes, the villa looks out over treetops to mesmerising panoramas and across to the heat-hazed outlines of the mainland's mountains. Perfectly positioned to enjoy the stunning scenery, a broad terrace runs the length of the villa and loungers are set behind the swimming pool.

Within the house, the country style kitchen has a full window wall opening out to the terrace, and there are double doors too from the cool-toned living room. Simply styled bedrooms open out to a terrace or balcony, two bedrooms at ground level, two on the upper floor, and all with air conditioning. The perfect retreat!

Interested? Get in touch for your tailor made quote - we’d love to hear from you you 😊

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POV: Your camera roll after 4 nights in Morocco 🇲🇦 From the serenity of a sunrise hot air balloon ride over the Atlas Mo...
25/01/2025

POV: Your camera roll after 4 nights in Morocco 🇲🇦

From the serenity of a sunrise hot air balloon ride over the Atlas Mountains to the thrill of quad biking through the Sahara sands.Add in the bustling souks, aromatic tagines, and vibrant tiles of Marrakech, and you’ve got a trip to remember!

Ready for your own Moroccan escape?
Contact us today and let’s start planning your next unforgettable experience!

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How cool is this place? 🩵Our excited clients are off to Madrid next month and staying here! Dear Hotel is a fabulous 4* ...
20/01/2025

How cool is this place? 🩵

Our excited clients are off to Madrid next month and staying here! Dear Hotel is a fabulous 4* boutique property in Gran Via, the heart of Madrid. You can expect swish interiors, delicious food, top notch service and of course that amazing roof top pool - yes please! ✨

Get in touch for your tailor made quote to this happy place:

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Introducing Villa Doria, Corfu 🩵This stunning 6 bed villa has a beautiful infinity pool with gorgeous sea views and is w...
19/01/2025

Introducing Villa Doria, Corfu 🩵

This stunning 6 bed villa has a beautiful infinity pool with gorgeous sea views and is within easy reach of restaurants, beaches and amenities with additional cook service available for a little VIP treatment!

Beautifully appointed Doria overlooks a blanket of lush greenery that leads to a breathtaking seascape; you will fall in love with its inviting infinity pool and hard to beat location.

Villa Doria is ideally located for enjoying all Corfu’s sophisticated north-east coast has to offer. It’s a very short drive from Avlaki beach and a number of charming waterfront restaurants and cafés in St Stephano, while Kassiopi’s harbour, restaurants and brilliant beaches are also within easy reach. With enchanting views down a lush green hillside toward the sparkling lonian Sea and across to Albania, you will never tire of the awe-inspiring vistas; watch the sunrise in the morning as you look east, and spot the twinkling lights along the coastline of Albania at twilight.

Prices from £1422pp departing in July 2025, inclusive of flights & checked luggage! Get in touch for your tailor made quote:

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☎️ 0121 667 9650

Did you know today is World Snow Day? Dust off your skis and get ready to hit the slopes! ❄️❄️❄️Discover our top 5 must-...
19/01/2025

Did you know today is World Snow Day? Dust off your skis and get ready to hit the slopes! ❄️❄️❄️

Discover our top 5 must-visit ski resorts in Europe for an unforgettable winter adventure. Whether you're conquering black runs or taking it slow on the bunny slopes, these destinations offer stunning snow-capped views and cosy après-ski moments.

Ready to plan your trip? We're here to craft a personalised itinerary just for you. Swipe through our top picks to explore and get inspired!

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Happy Saturday! 👋 January is known as ‘peaks’ in the travel industry for good reason - we’ve been happily snowed under i...
18/01/2025

Happy Saturday! 👋

January is known as ‘peaks’ in the travel industry for good reason - we’ve been happily snowed under in all your lovely new travel requests and working around the clock to secure your bookings! 🔥

We currently have some fabulous promo deals on for limited durations, so if you are planning a trip this year don’t wait - get in touch today and let’s start planning! 🏝️

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🗽🌭NEW YORK HOT TIP!! 🗽🚕Walking across Brooklyn Bridge is a must-do for any trip to NYC and when you get to Brooklyn, mak...
16/01/2025

🗽🌭NEW YORK HOT TIP!! 🗽🚕

Walking across Brooklyn Bridge is a must-do for any trip to NYC and when you get to Brooklyn, make sure you visit the beautiful Jane’s Carousel in Empire-Fulton Ferry Park.

For just a few dollars you’ll be treated to thrilling views of lower Manhattan, bridges and the red-brick DUMBO warehouse.

Build in 1922, this beautiful resorted 48 horse wooden carousel was gifted to Brooklyn Bridge Park and housed in a specially constructed glass building which opens up in warm weather.

When you’ve enjoyed your ride you can explore the area where you’ll find lots of amazing places to eat and drink as well kooky shops and markets.

New York is our favourite city in the world - if you've always wanted to go, get in touch with us today!

Imagining crystal-clear waters and sunsets that take your breath away? 🧡The Maldives is calling, but you need to act fas...
16/01/2025

Imagining crystal-clear waters and sunsets that take your breath away? 🧡

The Maldives is calling, but you need to act fast! Grab an incredible 40% off your stay at the beautiful LUX* South Ari Atoll with this incredible offer 🏝️

But hurry, this offer won’t last forever! Contact us now to book your
unforgettable Maldivian getaway ✨





Whether it’s lounging on pristine beaches, exploring vibrant coral reefs, or experiencing the
tranquillity of island life, the Maldives offers it all. This is your moment to escape the everyday and immerse yourself in luxury.

We love Atlantis, The Palm! This iconic resort has it all and its perfect for a winter escape featuring opulent rooms, f...
15/01/2025

We love Atlantis, The Palm! This iconic resort has it all and its perfect for a winter escape featuring opulent rooms, fine-dining and celebrity chef restaurants, home to Aquaventure World which is the worlds largest waterpark, in-house aquarium, learn to surf on The Wave Rider… you can even swim with sharks!.. the list goes on!

It’s an easy 7 hour flight from the UK, your guaranteed hot weather, the food is delicious, the waterpark is amazing (they have a slide that shoots you through shark infested waters!) and its really close to Dubai too if you want to get out and explore.

Lots of customers include a stay here as part of a longer itinerary visiting destinations in South East Asia as it works brilliantly with connecting flights and helps to break up the jetlag!

Get in touch today to arrange your own trip!

Just booked! 🐘 🦒 🐅 We're thrilled to have just confirmed an amazing adventure for a lovely family this May - combining a...
14/01/2025

Just booked! 🐘 🦒 🐅

We're thrilled to have just confirmed an amazing adventure for a lovely family this May - combining a bucket list luxury safari with chill out beach time in Mauritius, yes please! 🩵

Get in touch to arrange your tailormade escape - we'd love to hear from you ✨

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0121 667 9650

This is your sign to book your 2025 villa! 🩵Villa season is well and truly upon us and this gorgeous retreat in Puglia, ...
13/01/2025

This is your sign to book your 2025 villa! 🩵

Villa season is well and truly upon us and this gorgeous retreat in Puglia, Italy is a stunning example! Sleeping up to 12 guests this beautifully appointed luxury family villa is perfect for an extended family or group of friends - perfectly located for exploring Puglia's towns and sandy beaches and within easy reach of excellent restaurants.

Get in touch for your tailor made quote with flights and car hire to suit you - bellissimo! ✨

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0121 667 9650

NYC! 🗽We’re thrilled to have just booked a very special big birthday escape to our favourite city for a lovely family th...
11/01/2025

NYC! 🗽

We’re thrilled to have just booked a very special big birthday escape to our favourite city for a lovely family this December - we can think of no better place to celebrate! 🥳

Get in touch to book your bite of the Big Apple! 🍏

(pics from our 2022 trip - must return soon!)

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Our clients are here right now! 🩵This is the gorgeous Karma Resort, Koh Samui - a gorgeous boutique resort amongst a nat...
10/01/2025

Our clients are here right now! 🩵

This is the gorgeous Karma Resort, Koh Samui - a gorgeous boutique resort amongst a natural backdrop of tropical gardens and crystal blue waves. Our clients are mid way through their tailor made adventure - starting at the wonderful Banyan Tree, Bangkok and ending at one of our favourite hotels in Singapore - The Clan so this oasis of calm is just perfect in the middle!

We can tailor make your itinerary to suit you perfectly - get in touch and let's start planning!

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Amsterdam is gorgeous city and perfect for a break at any time of the year ✈❤🥞🍟🍺This is a fantastic, super-walkable city...
09/01/2025

Amsterdam is gorgeous city and perfect for a break at any time of the year ✈❤🥞🍟🍺

This is a fantastic, super-walkable city with lots to see and do.. it’s incredibly beautiful too with insta-worthy shots on every corner.

HOW WE GOT THERE - Most UK airports have direct flights and just hop on the train at the airport and you’ll be in the centre of Amsterdam in about 15 minutes. You can also get the Eurostar direct from London.

WHERE WE STAYED - Location is key because if you pick the right place, you’ll be able to walk to lots of places in this lovely city. We stayed at the wonderful canal side 4* Ambassade Hotel in a family room.

WHAT WE DID - (1) We loved exploring on foot with lots of people watching, stopping for delicious snacks and mooching in interesting shops. (2) Anne Frank’s house was a fascinating and humbling experience (you must pre-book though otherwise you won’t get in). (3) Hired bikes for a few hours and cycled around in Vondelpark which is Amsterdam’s most famous park before stopping for a spot of lunch in a café (4) We tried to go to the Van Gogh Museum but it was sold out so make sure you pre-book! (5) Took a canal cruise one evening.. this was lots of fun and we learnt lots from the funny guides,

WHAT WE ATE - (1) Gorgeous Italian meal at a bustling Italian called Casa di David (reservations essential) (2) AMAZING apple pie at the famous Winkel 43 (you’ll have to wait for a table but it’s worth it) (3) Yummy frites from Vlaams Friteshuis Vleminckx (4) Freshly-baked stroopwafels cookies from van Wonderen (5) Super-cheap delicious street-food at Albert Cuyp Market (6) Hot, tasty and cheap croquettes from famous automated fast food staple FEBO

Sounds good?! Get in touch to arrange your own trip!

Planning a trip to Universal Orlando?!If you want to visit Universal Orlando you can’t get better than to stay at the wo...
08/01/2025

Planning a trip to Universal Orlando?!

If you want to visit Universal Orlando you can’t get better than to stay at the wonderful Loews Portofino Bay Hotel.

Inspired by the picturesque village of Portofino, this beautiful family resort has colourful Italian architecture, 3 resort pools, spa and wonderful dining options. The parks are only a short complimentary water taxi away and best of all guests enjoy total complimentary Unlimited Express Passes which are worth hundreds of dollars! We have personally stayed here and we loved it!

We have a very lucky couple about to fly out to Barbados for 10 nights of glorious sunshine in Barbados staying at the c...
07/01/2025

We have a very lucky couple about to fly out to Barbados for 10 nights of glorious sunshine in Barbados staying at the chilled out 4-star beachfront Southern Palms Beach Club in an Ocean View room.

Mark and Ann originally assumed that they would need to spend a lot more money but we were able to put a brilliant package together with airport hotel and parking, direct Virgin flights, private transfers and 10 nights B&B for £6.5K which was an absolute bargain!

We look after customers with all sorts of budgets and we always do our best to find the best possible options for our customers… are you ready to start planning your trip?! Get in touch with us today!

Postcards from Finland! 💚We absolutely love these photos our clients kindly shared with us of their Lapland adventures i...
06/01/2025

Postcards from Finland! 💚

We absolutely love these photos our clients kindly shared with us of their Lapland adventures in Finland over New Year. The family started by exploring Helsinki, then flew North to Kittila where they settled into their lakeside log cabin with sauna for 7 nights, their base for snowy adventure.

Upon arrival they were kitted out with winter overalls, snow boots, woolly socks, gloves and balaclavas and a variety of magical experiences followed - including a husky safari through the Lappish wilderness, visiting a reindeer farm with lunch in the ice restaurant, a thrilling snowmobile ride, snowshoe walk through the stunning scenery of Pallas Fell, relaxing in saunas and campfires under the dancing Northern Lights. Truly memories made to last a lifetime - our clients described it as 'just extraordinary with incredible experiences'

Get in touch to arrange your Lapland adventure - whether your plans includes Santa or not, we work with a number of specialist suppliers and can tailor make the perfect trip for you!

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0121 667 9650

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