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Independent Travel Expert with nearly 30 years experience. I work as part of the Travel Network Grou For all your travel requirements. Completely independent.
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From ski to cruise, from tailor-made to packages, honeymoons, adventure, cities, UK breaks, flights and business travel. Saving you time, effort and money! Award-winning service! Nearly 30 years experience.

30/08/2024

🇦🇪 Some holiday photos of my own to share this time…

Sorry I have been quiet but I have been mostly offline this holiday… it’s been a special one for us celebrating Phil’s big 50 this week and our 20th wedding anniversary this year 🎉🥳

We spent it at one of my top-selling resorts, Beachcomber Victoria Resort & Spa in Mauritius, and it did not disappoint! Amazing hotel, in a beautiful location with wonderful food and service ❤️

We did lots of exploring of this beautiful paradise island 🌴🐬🐒⛵️🐢🐟🐠🤿

Here’s a few pics for now, Claire x

14/08/2024

🇰🇭 🇻🇳 I loved planning this amazing trip to Cambodia & Vietnam for a mother and daughter 😍

So it’s very special when they return home and describe the holiday as ‘utterly amazing’ and ‘the best time ever’ ❤️

They kindly shared a few photos that capture the amazing adventure they had together xx

08/08/2024

🧳 Back from holiday? 👇👇

Please remember to leave a review on my page, if you’re back from a holiday that I booked for you 😊

It’s great for others to see recent reviews!

To leave a review, go on to my page.
Click ‘rating’ on the front tab. It will ask if you recommend and you can leave a review.

Thanks so much, I would be very grateful
Claire x

18/07/2024

✈️ As you can imagine, it’s a very busy time with departures and I always like to take a moment to look at the list of destinations that I have people travelling to this July and August ☀️📍🗺️

☀️⛱️ For short haul, Greece definitely leads the way, followed closely by Turkey, Portugal and Croatia, with Sardinia, the Balearics, cruise and Cyprus also featuring a lot.

☀️🏝️For long haul, I have lots off to Mauritius, Thailand, Canada and the USA, with Cambodia, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, the Caribbean and Costa Rica also popular.

❤️I love the variety, and each holiday, whether near or far has been prepared with the same amount of care and thought.

Wishing each one, a wonderful holiday and looking forward to hearing all about them, and seeing photos, Claire xx

01/07/2024

🇺🇸 Room with a view ❤️

Love this time-lapse video sent in by one lucky couple of the Fountains view from their room in Vegas 🤩

28/06/2024

🇬🇧 Good morning from… Eastbourne!

Haven’t been to this part of the world in a very long time. Excited for semi-finals day at Eastbourne International tournament 🎾🎾

21/06/2024

🤩Fab training session and amazing lunch with Grecotel yesterday at the gorgeous Royal Crescent Hotel, Bath ❤️

18/06/2024

🇦🇪 Thank you to lovely Nicky for sharing these fab photos from their amazing holiday to the Fairmont Bab Al Bahr, Abu Dhabi to celebrate her special birthday 🎉❤️🎉

14/06/2024

📣📣 For all of you in the Portishead area - our latest Where Next? magazine is about to drop into Portishead Sainsbury’s!

❤️ it’s packed full of holiday inspiration and due to drop in any day now!

Please look out for it and grab a copy.

Let me know what you think? Claire x

12/06/2024

🇻🇳 Facebook has just reminded me that 5 years ago, I was so lucky to be on an amazing work trip to Vietnam 🤩

I absolutely loved my time there..loved the people, the food, the history, the beautiful scenery and stunning beaches ❤️

One of the highlights was definitely visiting the Cu Chi Tunnels, which I found absolutely fascinating. I still can't believe I went down that hole though 😂😲

10/06/2024

Happy Monday everyone 😊

The big summer getaway is well underway… loving these gorgeous photos, sent in from happy clients in Kefalonia 🇬🇷🌴☀️🍹🏖️

06/06/2024

🇮🇹 🤩 ICONIC ITALIAN 3 CENTRE WITH RAIL 🚂🇮🇹
***𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐂𝐄, 𝐅𝐋𝐎𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄 & 𝐑𝐎𝐌𝐄***

🏨 6 NIGHTS
- 2 nights B&B in Venice
- 2 nights B&B in Florence
- 2 nights B&B in Rome

✅ Trusted 3* Hotels - Centrally located

✈️ Return flights

🚂 Standard class rail between cities

🍽️ Bed & Breakfast - Twin or Double bedded rooms

🆘 24 hour contact for assistance.

✨ Other dates, durations & departure airports are available

✈️ Bristol - (16/11/2024) - £795pp

✈️ Dublin - (16/11/2024) - £785pp

✈️ Edinburgh - (19/11/2024) - £795pp

✈️ Gatwick - (19/11/2024) - £745pp

✈️ Manchester - (17/11/2024) - £745pp

Please get in touch for more information, Claire x

04/06/2024

🤔 What is my Fee?

I got asked this a couple of weeks ago, so I thought I should explain for any followers who have not used my services before.

There is NO fee for my services!!

You get:

☀️Award-winning Service
☀️My wealth of knowledge and 30 plus years travel industry experience
☀️Peace of mind

I’m self-employed and get paid by earning commission on products and holidays I sell, once you go on holiday.

I never hard sell and will never sell something that isn’t right for you.

I am independent and work with a huge range of suppliers.

✅ Everything I sell is 100% financially protected

Want to know more? Please get in touch
📧 [email protected]
☎️ 01275 849080

16/05/2024

👀 Looking for something a bit different?

We absolutely loved the Jungle & Lake Safari that we did in Thailand last year 🇹🇭

The stay includes:

⛺️ Stay in luxury tents, including one night on a fabulous floating tented camp on the lake

🛶 Canoe safari down the Sok River, wildlife spotting

🐘 preparing the elephant’s food and feeding them

🌴Jungle trekking 🍃

🐟 Traditional Long tail boat ride on the stunning Cheow Larn Lake

🛶 Kayaking on the lake

🌴Combine it with a beach stay for the perfect holiday

It was a unique and amazing experience 🍃

Please get in touch if you are looking for a holiday / adventure in South-east Asia, I’d love to help, Claire x

13/05/2024

🚢 👋 It isn’t the best evening but it was still lovely to pop down to Battery Point this evening and wave my clients off on their cruise 🚢

On Ambition heading for the Norwegian Fjords 🇳🇴

I hope the weather improves, Bon Voyage🚢

Please let me know if you’re interested in cruising from Bristol, Claire x

10/05/2024

☀️ 🦢 Ah bumped into the Swan Family and their little cygnets on my lunchtime dog walk today 🍃

✈️ Thanks for all your enquiries and bookings this week

Wishing you a lovely weekend in the sunshine ☀️
Claire x

02/05/2024

🤩 A great way to see Croatia and it’s islands 🇭🇷⛵️

⛵️Jump on board this yacht cruise from Split, exploring Hvar and the Delights of Dalmatia. Discovering the heart of Croatia whilst cruising the mediterranean… what more could you want!🏖🌞🚤

🔹8 DAYS FROM £1849

(Based on 11/05/24)

✈️Other departures between May and October 2024

AT A GLANCE

🔷 7 nights on a four-star yacht

🔷 Return flights & transfers

🔷 7 tours & visits plus swim stops

🔷 Daily breakfast, 5 lunches, 1 dinner & Captains Dinner

🔷 Expert Tour Manager

🔷 All port charges, airport taxes & overseas transfers

🔷 Checked luggage

ITINERARY

Day 1 – Arrival in Split & Makarska

Day 2 - Makarska, Bol & Vis

Day 3 - Vis, Hvar & Korčula

Day 4 - Korčula & Jelsa

Day 5 - Jelsa, Milna & Trogir

Day 6 - Trogir & Split

Day 7 - Split, Postira & Makarska

DEPARTURE AIRPORTS🛫:

✈️ London Gatwick Airport

✈️ London Stansted Airport

✈️ London Luton Airport

✈️ Bristol Airport

✈️ Manchester Airport

Please contact me for more information, Claire x

30/04/2024

What a stunning trip 🤩❤️

❤️Lake Como, St Moritz and the Bernina Express ❤️

Stunning Lake Como is the base for this wonderful tour, which explores the jewels of northern Italy and Switzerland. Explore the amazing lakes of Maggiore and Lugano, see the majestic Alps surrounding the chic mountain resort of St Moritz and experience an unforgettable journey on the iconic Bernina Express train 🚂

What’s included?
🏨 7 nights in three-star accommodations
✈️ Return flights from Heathrow or Manchester
🗺️ Daily tours & visits
🍽️ Half Board meals
👩‍💼 Fully escorted by an Expert Tour Manager

📅 24 September 2024
💰 From only £1,599pp

Highlights:
⭐️ Full day visit to St Moritz including a journey on the Bernina Express, one of the world’s most spectacular alpine railway journeys
⭐️ Full day visit to Stresa on Lake Maggiore, including a tour of the beautiful Isola Bella
⭐️ Lake cruise to stunning Bellagio with a private visit to the enchanting Villa del Balbianello and its inspirational gardens
⭐️ Visit to the Swiss lakeside town of Lugano

Subject to availability, based on 2 adults sharing. Please get in touch for alternative departure dates in 2024 and 2025, Claire x

24/04/2024

🤩 It’s been so lovely catching up with those of you who were away over Easter.

❤️ I love planning your holidays, so it’s wonderful hearing about them afterwards! The feedback has been incredible, here is a selection of a few of the many comments I received!

❤️ they mean so much to me, thank you Claire x

22/04/2024

⛷️🏂 As the Winter season draws to an end, it’s the perfect time to book next winter’s ski holiday, especially if you are limited to school holidays!

Please do get in touch with your requirements, many thanks Claire x

18/04/2024

❤️FEB Half Term - with FREE Disney Dining‼️

💫Disney's Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter
Walt Disney World, Orlando

📆 15TH February 2025
14 nights
Based on 2 adults & 2 children (3-9 years)
1 x Standard View Room

💫INCLUDES: FREE Quick Service Dining Plan
💫14 for 7 Disney Magic Ticket with FREE Memory Maker (worth $210)
💫Direct flights from Gatwick Inc. luggage
‼️PLUS, a £300 SAVING

TOTAL COST £9688
©Disney

Please get in touch for further details, or different dates and durations, or Disney/ Universal combos, Claire x

17/04/2024

🥁 🥁 Don’t forget tomorrow is the big day 🤩

🤩Free Disney Dining is back and launches tomorrow!

Please get in touch with your Disney requirements, Claire x

16/04/2024

Wow 🤩 this just popped up on my memories!

This was me… in total shock, after just winning ‘Homeworker of the Year’ at Travel Weekly’s Agent Achievement Awards back in 2013 🎉

So much has happened in those intervening 11 years, but still here booking holidays, loving what I do and still striving to give the very best customer service that I can, Claire x

14/04/2024

🛳️Back home after a fab weekend on board MSC Euribia at our ITE conference, sailing from Southampton 🛳️

It was lovely catching up with colleagues and business partners. As always it was a bit of a whirlwind with business updates, then 26 business appointments yesterday, plus sampling what the ship had to offer!

Will tackle my inbox tomorrow and look forward to catching up with those who were away over Easter, Claire x

12/04/2024

🛳️ On board the shiny new MSC Euribia for the next couple of nights, for our annual ITE conference 🛳️

Photos and updates to follow, Claire x

09/04/2024

More happy families ❤️
Enjoying the beautiful Algarve this Easter 🇵🇹
👀 at the lovely blue skies ☀️☀️

08/04/2024

❤️I love it when you send me photos from your holidays!

🇻🇳 Love these visions of Vietnam, from one lucky family who had a fantastic time in Ho Chi Minh City, Hoi An and Hue before going on to Hong Kong to visit friends.

Please do get in touch if you would like help planning a holiday to South-East Asia, Claire x

04/04/2024

‼️This is so exciting, after 5 years, it’s finally coming back 🤩

‼️It's coming back! 🍽️ Our Free Dining & Drinks offer returns for 2025 Walt Disney World Resort Package Holidays.

On sale from 18th April 2024, book your dream package holiday by 7th November 2024 and enjoy:

🍴 Free Dining & Drinks
🎟️ Disney 14-Day Magic Ticket for the price of 7 days on selected arrivals

T&Cs Apply.

☎️ Call me on 01275849080
📧 [email protected]

03/04/2024

🇮🇩 UBUD, GILI ISLANDS AND BALI BEACH BREAK

🏝️13 NIGHTS FROM £1,999 🤩

📆 04 February 2025

🌴Explore Indonesia's islands with this triple-centre adventure taking in cultural Ubud, unspoilt Gili Meno and the popular beach resort of Sanur in Bali.

Begin with 3 nights in Ubud at the Sankara Suites and Villas, located amidst peaceful paddy fields, you are just a short drive away from the busy centre of Ubud (The hotel offers a complimentary shuttle service) and this is a perfect opportunity to explore Bali's picturesque and cultural interior.

Head to the tranquil Gili Islands for a further 3 nights where scuba diving, boat trips and beach barbecues are about as active as it gets. There aren’t any cars to clutter up the quiet palm-lined tracks: getting around means renting a bicycle, strolling or grabbing a ride in a traditional pony-drawn cart. In this charmingly bohemian idyll, life is about unhurried toes-in-the-sand meals with the people you love, snorkelling with sea turtles and finding the perfect seaside spot to watch the sunset.

End with 7 nights back on Bali, staying at The Pavilions Bali, located in a tranquil spot, just moments away from the busy resort centre of Sanur. There are just 25 villas for pampered guests, each of them light and airy and embracing an indoor-outdoor style of living. Choose to dine in your villa or take a stroll to Jahe and order delicious Indonesian classics, or perhaps plan a cooking class where you can learn how to create some of the dishes yourself.

This offer includes a 37% hotel saving in Sanur and a 10% hotel saving in Ubud. Additionally, at the Sankara Suites and Villas enjoy a complimentary Ladhu Dinner one night during your stay plus a one hour Balinese massage for two.

🌴INDONESIA TRIPLE CENTRE

🛌 3nts at Sankara Suites and Villa in a Suite Valley

🛌 3nts at Mahamaya Gili Meno in a One Bedroom Suite

🛌 7nts at The Pavilions Bali in a One Bedroom Garden Villa

✅ Daily Breakfast

✅ Private Road Transfers and shared ferry

From £1,999 per person
Based on selected departures in February 2025

✈️ London Heathrow with Malaysia Airlines from £1,999pp

✈️ Manchester with Qatar Airlines from £2,229pp

✈️ Dublin with KLM from £2,329pp

✈️ Birmingham, Newcastle or Glasgow with Emirates from £2,429pp

📆 For alternative dates, departure airports, airlines or durations or any other pricing queries please get in touch

Itinerary Reference 282333

📆 Departures date checked based on 4/2/25. Prices are accurate as of 2/4/24 and are subject to change.

Please get in touch for further details, Claire x

26/03/2024

🐣 The big Easter getaway is already in full swing ❤️

⛷️ Lots of skiers hitting the slopes

🇹🇭 Loads of you off to South-East Asia, particularly Thailand & Vietnam 🇻🇳

Then the list continues with USA 🇺🇸 Mexico 🇲🇽 Cyprus 🇨🇾 Canary Islands 🇪🇸 Portugal 🇵🇹 Sharm Egypt 🇪🇬

Wherever you are off to, wishing you a fabulous time , Claire x

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🧳 Back from holiday? 👇👇 Please remember to leave a review on my page, if you’re back from a holiday that I booked for you 😊 It’s great for others to see recent reviews! To leave a review, go on to my page. Click ‘rating’ on the front tab. It will ask if you recommend and you can leave a review. Thanks so much, I would be very grateful Claire x

🇺🇸 Room with a view ❤️ Love this time-lapse video sent in by one lucky couple of the Fountains view from their room in Vegas 🤩

🇳🇱 Super busy day in Amsterdam at the CLIA Riverview conference. Trade fair this morning, followed by 5 ship visits! We have seen these fabulous ships so far: 🚢 Riverside Debussy 🚢 A-Rosa Sena 🚢 Amaserena 🚢 Amadeus Cara 🚢 Emerald Dawn We have another 6 to see tomorrow There really is a ship for everyone, I will do specific ship posts, but for the minute enjoying a 10 minute chill before dinner, watching boats go by and listening to the sound of the river!

Incredible Adventures Await

Now is a great time to start thinking about your holidays and adventures in 2024! Please do get in touch, if you want to start planning, Claire x

🇹🇭This was the view we woke up to from our floating tent camp 🐒🌴❤️

I hope that you are all having a lovely festive time 🎄🎅🏻 I just had to jump on here and share this wonderful video sent in by a lucky family in Lapland - it is just so beautiful ❤️ Lapland 2023 and 2024 are fully on sale, so please do get in touch if this is a holiday that you would like to do, Claire x