Dan Hooton - Travel Counsellor

09/04/2024

🏉 Calling all Irish and South African rugby fans! 🏉

Looking to catch the thrilling Test series in South Africa this July? We've got you covered with options to Pretoria and Durban! 🇿🇦🏴🇿🇦

Package Highlights:

🌟 2 nights stay in a luxurious 4-star hotel with breakfast included
🎟️ Match tickets to witness the action live
🚐 Hassle-free transfers to and from the stadium

Dates & Prices:

🗓️ 5th July - Pretoria: Starting from £169 per person
🗓️ 12th July - Durban: Starting from £219 per person

Prices are based on two people sharing a room. Please note, we don't offer match tickets separately.

Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity! Email [email protected] for more information and to book your spot now. Let's make this Test series unforgettable! 🎉

• Travel Counsellor based in London
• 20 years experience in travel industry
• Tailor made travel

19/02/2024

Six years with Travel Counsellors! Running my own travel business has been an incredible journey. Today, I reflect on where I started and where I am now. I'm in a much better space than at any time in my career in travel. There have been moments where I questioned my choices, but I take them as lessons for self-improvement.

I owe a huge thank you to my family, friends, the fantastic team at our Manchester head office, our CEO who steered us through the toughest of conditions during the pandemic, and our fantastic suppliers across the globe. Last but not least, thank you to my customers. Without your support, I wouldn't be where I am today with this business.

The song "Everybody's Free (To Wear Sunscreen)" by Buz Luhrmann has several lines that resonate with me strongly. Doing the one thing every day that scares me probably resonates with me the most. Have a listen to it when you have a chance, it's worth it.

https://open.spotify.com/album/30NOuZiJRlawF26dmWVaJo

I won't state the obvious of feel free to get in touch with me for your next adventure (oh wait, I just did). Instead, I want to re-emphasize my gratitude and wish you all a great week ahead.

Cheers,
Dan

05/02/2024

Monday 28th Jan is International Reducing CO2 Emissions Day, and as Travel Counsellors, we feel that it is our responsibility to guide our customers to lower carbon travel options. To help you with this, we’ve gathered our top tips for reducing your carbon footprint when you travel.

18/01/2024

For some of us, the winter snow that accompanies December spells skiing in the Alps. But an option further afield might be what the avid skier who is looking for something different, Japan has some great slopes and is well worth the trip if anything to get the cultural side of things in as well. A country in general that is not to be missed. Costa Rica provides some great winter sun while Germany with its many Christmas markets provides a great option for those looking for something more short haul.

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16/01/2024

With the temperatures dropping in November, long haul travel starts to become more popular. Florida enjoys year round warm weather and, in true American style, has no shortage of entertainment for tourists. Nepal with the beautiful Himalayas as a backdrop is somewhere that a lot of people always dream about going to but never actually do, perhaps November is the time to do it. Oman is the least developed of the oil rich gulf states but has, in recent years, certainly upped its games and has some beautiful hotels and sights.

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14/01/2024

In October, Dublin will always be one of the most go to cities in the world and when you are a one hour flight away from the city it would be wrong not to go and enjoy a pint of Guinness at the world famous Guinness Factory whilst attending the famous music week. Marrakech in Morocco is another great option that does not include a long flight. The city has loads of art and culture for the traveller that appreciates such things. Cambodia, another country steeped in history makes for a great long haul option.

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12/01/2024

For September, Western Australia is another area of the world that has vast expanses of land that is very much untouched by man and is definitely somewhere that you have to go to at least once in your lifetime. Singapore is a delight and one must marvel at how this city turned itself around from being one of the poorest nations on the planet after the Second World War to one of the richest. For those looking for some culture on a short haul trip, you can't go much wrong with Santorini.

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10/01/2024

The August school holidays will always bring a surge in demand for holidays on continental Europe in the sun. Whilst these are fun, they are also sometimes very cramped. Something a bit more long haul is a great alternative. Canada with it's vast expansive wilderness offers some of the most stunning sight seeing options on the planet. Bali and Malaysia in Asia are a couple of great options which can be combined together as they are very close to each other.

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08/01/2024

Iceland might be popular during the winter months, but one of Europe's most sparsely populated countries has a lot to offer for those who prefer warmer weather that July brings. Some fascinating local geography combines well with a whale watching. For the short haul musical fan, San Sebastian in Spain hosts the Jazzaldia festival towards the end of the month. For those who are looking for something off the beaten track, the Azores is a great option that is certainly a lot quieter considering that July is such a popular time for people to travel.

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06/01/2024

In June summer in Europe is really starting to kick in and holidays in the Med are high up the list of the sun seekers. Italy and Greece are a couple of great options with some great sight seeing options to boot. A weekend break in the famous city of Copenhagen is a nice short haul option, once again a spot with a lot of history attached to it.

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04/01/2024

In May, a safari in South Africa is a good option, game viewing is generally good while the weather will hold its own. For the traveller who is looking for something more long haul Borneo, with its world famous orangutan population, is a great choice. The Cape Verde islands off the coast of West Africa is a nice affordable option that has direct flights from the UK.

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02/01/2024

April once again is a good time to try some of the Mediterranean countries like Spain where the temperatures are now starting to rise. For the long haul travellers out there, the Hawaiian Islands and the Seychelles, in the Pacific and Indian Oceans respectively, are great for the island beach experience that is not as well trodden by European travellers as the Caribbean is.

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31/12/2023

Cheers to a brand new chapter! 🎉 As we bid farewell to the past year, let's welcome 2024 with open hearts, fresh perspectives, and a whole lot of positivity. May this year bring you joy, growth, and countless moments of happiness. 🌟✨ Here's to new adventures, opportunities, and memories waiting to be made. Happy New Year, everyone! 🥳🎆

31/12/2023

The weather in Europe is starting to cheer up a bit in March and a weekend city break to somewhere like Lisbon is a great choice for a short haul break. Further afield the Caribbean is still a great choice with some great options, those looking for a taste of the Orient can't go much wrong with Tokyo, the world famous cherry blossoms also start to bloom towards the end of the month.

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29/12/2023

In keeping with the escaping the cold weather of Europe in February Central America and Asia once again are recommendations. For those looking at something unique, Lapland is a great option to see the famous Northern Lights.

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27/12/2023

Seeing as January is just a few days away it makes sense to kick off there. Sun and warm weather is generally what travellers based in Europe are after to escape the not so warm weather at home. Africa, Asia and the Caribbean are 3 great options.

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27/12/2023

Over the next couple of weeks I will be posting Travel Counsellors' recommended destinations according to what time of the year it is.

25/12/2023

Merry Christmas everybody. Here's hoping you all got spoilt rotten today. I look forward to hearing from you soon as we take advantage of the January sales which start in earnest tomorrow. 🎄🎅🎁💌