Dawn Brown-Travel Counsellors

19/07/2024

Wow, global power outage, what next…. I had 3 lots of clients travelling today, all contacted, flights tracked, one client abandoned as such a short trip, refund submitted, 2 with no delays at all but all taken care of and reassured I was there for them. Save a few pounds online but when it matters….
Happy sunny weekend finally xx 😎

12/07/2024

Woohoo, we did it again :)

We’ve done it again! We’ve been named best ‘Homeworking Agency of the Year - Large Agency’ at the Travel Weekly UK Agent Achievement Awards – which celebrates excellence in the travel industry 🎉

This award, voted for by our valued supplier partners, is a testament to the comprehensive support we give to our independent business owners, our world-class technology which enables them to be their best, and our supportive, caring community.

Congratulations to all the other winners 🏆

04/07/2024

My lovely clients loving the Elysium hotel Paphos.
Great location, amazing service & staff and we love the hotel for 100% confirming special requests prior to arrival which is brilliant!
Happy holidays K,M,M and thank you for sending these photos xx

04/04/2022

Fancy a little getaway to celebrate the Platinum Queens Jubilee-how about a gorgeous little Pod or lodge with hot tub? Lots of options for the 3rd of June for 3 nights. Prices start at around £400 up to £700 depending on the size and level of luxury... Call for more details-
Call me on 07977 563788

14/03/2022

Great news 🙏😊 xx

25/02/2022

If like me you have had enough of the awful weather this month, let me help you plan a nice holiday or little break way as a treat. I'll be with you every step of the way to find you a great deal, navigate the testing regimes, (lots of changes to vaccination requirements are now in place), passport & visa requirements, book your seats, activities, excursions, print all your documents, quality wallet, labels and have the peace of mind of a dedicated travel manager with over 30 years experience plus Travel Counsellors 24 hour duty office should you have an emergency.
Have a great weekend everyone X

08/02/2022

Great news yesterday, as Australia confirmed it is 'open for business' from the 21st of February for fully vaccinated travellers from the UK. Australia has had hardly any tourism or business from overseas due to their strict COVID 19 rules so there should be some great deals about as they are keen to get the economy going again.
More positive news too as Morocco re-opens for business today and Portugal & Greece relax their testing regimes!
We seem to be finally heading in the right direction finally...
If anyone needs any help with flights, holidays or business travel, call me on-07977 563788
Just a couple of reminders of the benefits of booking with me & Travel Counsellors:-
100% financial protection
A professional dedicated travel manager with over 35 years experience to ensure everything runs smoothly.
24/7 Duty Office in case of emergencies
Digital & paper tickets with a quality travel wallet & labels
And finally, someone you can get hold of and actually cares about you and your travel plans!

08/01/2022

Paxos Island-my absolute favourite place ever!!
How do you fancy your own villa? Private pool, walking distance to lots of lovely restaurants and bars, no queuing for sunbeds, no masks, no avoiding people and worrying about being too close to other people and for all the men who like to get a bbq going....great butchers and greengrocers to get your supplies and they will even deliver to your door.... how good is that!

Paxos-Greece
Iviscus Villa, 4 bedrooms, 3 with balconies, 3 bathrooms
26 September 22
Newcastle early flights
7 nights
Transfers from Corfu to Paxos included (car and hydrofoil)
Open top small car for the full duration included
Luggage included
Only £795 each or prefer not to have a car and take a transfer to the villa, £745 each!
Price based on 4 adults.
Prices correct as of today but are subject to availability.
Ask for details or if you fancy villas in other locations, you may be surprised just how reasonable they are.
Thanks very much
Dawn x

06/01/2022

Great news and will save a fortune for anyone thinking of travelling! There are a few countries (including Spain) that don't require tests on entry as long as you are fully vaccinated so a winter break could be less than you thought...😎

04/08/2021

Big news tonight- no quarantine back from France!! UAE & India go from red to Amber!!! Full details to follow 😊

04/08/2021

Afternoon all,
Firstly, apologies for the radio silence. The last few weeks have certainly been challenging with the constant changing of rules and regulations. I am keeping my fingers crossed that tomorrow's update by the transport secretary will bring more Green and Amber countries for us able to travel to!
In the meantime we’ve got great news today...
Travel Counsellors has been rated ‘Green’ for Covid flexibility on the new 'Which Holiday Checker'

After taking part in several surveys with the leading UK consumer champion Which? this year, today the company launched a consumer-focussed online tool that rates companies green, amber or red based on their refund and amendment policies in relation to Covid-19 travel disruption. It is designed to makes it easy for people to check which travel companies have provided the best service to their customers, offering flexible booking options and refunds, and which ones could leave them out of pocket if circumstances change.

This accolade further highlights how we have looked after our customers throughout the pandemic, building on our consistent 5-star Trustpilot rating and three-times been voted ‘number one’ in MoneySavingExpert’s consumer poll, which ranks how well travel companies are looking after their customers during COVID-19.

There really has never been a better time to use reliable companies, have an expert on hand who is dealing with entry requirements, testing, country protocols on a daily basis and more importantly you can actually speak to!
Dawn X

24/06/2021

Yeah, some positive news at last and a good indication of no quarantine for Amber countries soon… 🙏

Those returning from green locations are not required to self-isolate but they must take one post-arrival coronavirus test.

16/05/2021

Great news that English hotels are able to open their doors tomorrow! Fancy a treat away for that lockdown birthday or Anniversary you missed out on? Well did you know we are able to book all the 'Mr & Mrs Smith' luxury hotels for you. Amazing hotels in the Lakes, Cotswolds, Yorkshire, Berkshire, Cornwall to name a few!
Or just fancy a change of scenery we also have access to almost all hotels all that Expedia have!
Drop me a message if you would like me check something out for you.
Foreign holidays are also starting tomorrow albeit very limited, let's hope the next announcement adds many more countries to the green list.
Happy Sunday everyone 🙂

22/04/2021

This guy has been right on many travel rules & regulations! It is sounding pretty promising 🙏😬😊

16/04/2021

Good evening, this weeks covid 19 figures make interesting reading, some massive changes... hopefully our task force will announce the full details soon so we will soon know where we can visit with no or little restrictions. Also this week, testing companies are slashing prices for PCR tests so things are definitely looking more positive!
Happy weekend folks 😊

07/04/2021

Goose bumps for sure for anyone who loves to travel!
please take 2 minutes to watch and listen to the amazing poet 'Tony Walsh' X

05/04/2021

The roadmap is is still on track, UK self catering breaks are 100% confirmed from the 12th of April and fingers crossed ‘some’ International travel looks likely from the 17th of May. Many countries are starting to really ramp up their vaccination programmes and get their infection rates down.
Some International business & essential travel is allowed now, please ask if you need any guidance.
The charts attached make interesting reading and may give some indication as to which countries are likely to allow tourists and travellers sooner rather than later!
Keep the faith, I’m sure we will be back exploring soon! 🙏☀️😊 xx

19/03/2021

Afternoon all,
It's been a little while since my last post, I've been busy with my foreign based clients who have still been able to travel a little.
It's 3 weeks on Monday until we get the results from the 'travel taskforce' so we should hopefully know a little more as to when we are allowed to travel and what measures have been put in place. Certain countries have already confirmed they will only allow customers that have been fully vaccinated, other countries will allow without but must be tested.... Will we need vaccination health certificates?? Some countries will open up from May others like the US & Australia may be end of the year or into next year.
Once we have a plan in place, please be assured I am here to keep you updated with rules and regulations and hopefully be able to provide you with a gorgeous well deserved holiday!
Travel Counsellors offers a 100% financial guarantee, a 24 hour duty office and more importantly a real 'travel agent' with over 30 years experience to ensure your hard earned money is spent wisely.
Below is a photo borrowed from a colleague of the beach in the Maldives-just imagine yourself there..... 🙂
Happy weekend everyone
Dawn X

22/02/2021

We have light at the end of the tunnel finally. So subject to no disasters.....self catering UK breaks from the 12th of April (own household only) and hopefully international travel from the 17th of May!!
I for one cannot wait to get travelling again, how about you guys??
XX
PS If anyone needs anything, please message me 😀

30/01/2021

Just looking at my personal travel memories today and they are of New York 4 years ago-walked absolutely everywhere, champagne flight at the Plaza, saw Alec Baldwin in Bloomingdales, visited the 9/11 memorial, Top of the Rock, Empire State building & fab food & drink. Can't wait to go back :)
Jamaica was 6 years ago, 7 mile beautiful beach at Negril, fab cocktails, swim up room and amazing sunsets!
Lets hope we can all start making new travel memories soon 😀

06/01/2021

We may need to wait a little longer to start our adventures again but it doesn't stop you dreaming about your next amazing holiday. Here are some of my favourite holidays.
Most Romantic- our honeymoon in The Gambia 💕
Most Memorable- 3 weeks Zimbabwe & Botswana self drive in a Landrover with roof tents & kitchen sink!
Favourite city-New York!
Favourite beach holiday-Paxos, Greece
Scariest city-Bogota.....
Most interesting country-Nepal
Favourite UK holiday-Bamburgh
Last holiday I went on-San Francisco & Napa Valley
On the bucket list to do-Maldives, Oman, Jordan, Mozambique, Madagascar, Seychelles, Namibia to name just a few!
Happy dreaming folks X

01/01/2021

Happy New Year to all my lovely friends and followers!
Let’s hope 2021 is much kinder to us all and we can start to get away on some amazing holidays. I’ve got clients currently in the Maldives, covid free, glorious sunshine, cracking deals-Tier 3 residents, get away whilst you still can... 😊

29/12/2020

Emirates announces their new ‘Premium Economy’ and it looks fab!!
We would all love to travel business class but often the price difference is just too much! Located on the double decker A380 aircraft at the front of the lower deck, configuration is 2-4-2 so perfect for couples and families.
Great news for trips to Dubai, Indian Ocean and Beyond. Great prices, flexible booking policies.. 😊
PS Prices not launched yet, I'll update once they release.

29/12/2020

Dreaming about your next holiday, I know I certainly am, its been far too long! Please find below a small online brochure to hopefully inspire you. Happy Reading folks :)

25/12/2020

Merry Christmas everyone 🎅🏼🥗🎁🥂🎉

24/12/2020

What a lovely start to Christmas Eve, I’ve been truly spoilt by one of my customers of almost 20 years 🎁🥂🎉

23/12/2020

It’s certainly been a roller coaster of a year but wishing all my lovely followers, friends and customers a very Merry Christmas and let’s hope we can all start to enjoy our holidays & weekends away soon 😊 xx

19/12/2020

Dreaming about our next holiday in beautiful Paxos! Amazing scenery, gorgeous villas and really reasonable apartments. The photo featured was a villa we stayed in a few years ago, absolutely stunning and only 5 minutes walk to the main town of Gaios, no car needed (oxygen occasionally to walk back up a short but steep hill though) :)
Have a great weekend everyone X

17/12/2020

British Airways sale starts today, some fantastic prices on Premium and Business class seats!
I travelled with BA in business last year as I got a fantastic deal and can highly recommend them. It makes a long journey really enjoyable-fully flat beds, amazing service, choice of menu & free wine-what's not to like!!
BA are offering lots of flexibility and free changes to allow for the current climate and Travel Counsellors also sell travel insurance with Covid 19 cover to give even better protection and peace of mind.
If you have a holiday or destination in mind and would like more information, please don't hesitate to drop me a message.
Thank you 😀

15/12/2020

Thank you to all our lovely loyal customers who voted for us, we are all over the moon xx