21/08/2024
Here for their dinner...better fill up ready for their late afternoon visit ๐ฆ
Hi! I'm Cara, your personal Travel Counsellor. See 'My Story' for more details I'm on course for my goal of visiting 40 countries worldwide by 2020.
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Whether you're looking to organise a trip to the Lakes, an adventure to the Far East, a cruise along the Med, or even an action-packed around the world trip, get in touch! As a 'Luk Krueng' (Half Thai) born in a working class town during the mid-80s, my background seemed intriguing and out of the ordinary to many, yet venturing across the world to visit my mother's family home (a wooden house on s
tilts based deep in the Thai jungle) was just a normal part of my early life. This unique upbringing instilled in me a passion for travel since as long as I can remember, the extent that my thirst for new adventures can never quite be quenched through my own experiences alone. And that's where you come in...
By creating a crystal clear picture of who you are and exactly what you are looking to get from your holiday, I'll delve into yours and your fellow travellers' minds, to the point that I can visualise being on your adventures with you! (Don't worry though, whilst I'll be contactable should you need my help with anything during your trip, I do promised not to book an extra ticket onto your flight or turn up at your hotel pool with lilo in hand.) Once you're back home with your newly created memories and thousand-and-one photos, I'll be delighted to hear all about your holiday highlights! My travel journey so far...
Since making the local headlines following my first visit to the Thai jungle in 1987, I've returned to Thailand over 30 times, including a four-year period teaching English to Thai children, enabling me to further explore Thailand and other parts of Asia. Since completing my Travel and Tourism qualification and beginning my travel career and becoming a Thailand product specialist in 2003, I have gained first-hand knowledge of both economy and business class for a wide variety of airline carriers. I have also have the opportunity to experience some of the world's most amazing hotels, including the 7 star hotel in Abu Dhabi, The Emirates Palace. A few I've visited to date include Laos, Hong Kong, The Philippines. Qatar, Sri Lanka, Canada, Barbados, St. Lucia, Portugal, Switzerland, Malta and Bulgaria. Here are some of my most memorable highlights:
- Venturing up Mount Fuji during my trip to the rising sun, Japan, whilst visiting my sister and Japanese brother-in-law.
- Exploring the recently uncovered ancient temples of Angkor Wat, Cambodia. (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Sandboarding down the sand dunes under the starry sky, whilst camping in the Dubai desert. Remember, if you do happen to pick a destination I haven't yet experienced personally, I have access to the combined first-hand knowledge of over 1,600 fellow Travel Counsellors to call upon if needed! For those who work 9-5 Monday to Friday, do not worry, I am available in the evening and on weekends. Contact me however you like, whether it's through email or phone (whichever you feel most comfortable with). Look forward to having a good natter with you! Many Thanks
Cara.
Here for their dinner...better fill up ready for their late afternoon visit ๐ฆ
Can't beat a few pancakes, bacon and maple syrup for breakfast, followed by some tasty Canadian dishes for lunch.
A fantastic event was hosted at our fabulous Head Office today, where we met some of our wonderful suppliers and learnt more about Canada! ๐จ๐ฆ๐
From the world famous Rocky Mountaineer train journey and incredible road trips across the Rockies, to vibrant cities, wildlife, vineyards, and sailing up through Alaska on a beautiful luxury Regent cruise... a fun day was had by all - I even won a few goodies in the process ๐
Funnily enough, after finding out that my great, great Grandad was from Ontario yesterday, and even though it's only been 10 months since we were in some of these incredible locations ourselves, today has confirmed that a trip back to Canada very soon is a must!! โ๏ธ๐
I'm currently tailoring 2 Canadian itineraries, and if you'd like to know more, I'd love to hear from you! ๐
Clients enjoyed their bubbles once they returned from their incredible trip in Uganda, to see the amazing gorillas ๐ฆ โค๏ธ
โจ My clients have been on some exciting adventures over the past few weeks, including...
๐ Uganda: Home to half of the worldโs mountain gorillas, Uganda offers one of the most awe-inspiring wildlife experiences on the planet. A once in a lifetime trip - clients loved every minute!๐ฆ๐ฅฐ
๐๏ธ Mauritius: A family adventure to a stunning island paradise
๐ Singapore & Thailand: A family adventure, with Singaporeโs futuristic skyline and Thailandโs rich history and stunning beaches, they are currently loving life! ๐ ๐
๐น๐ท Turkey: A few family adventures enjoyed here this summer
๐จ๐ฆ Canada: Epic road trip across the Canadian Rockies ๐ป๐
๐บ๐ธ USA: Cross-country road trip adventure ๐
๐ฌ๐ท Greece: A land of myth and legend, Greece captivates with its ancient ruins, blue-domed churches, and sparkling seas. A popular option this summer for both families and couples I've organised.
๐ Las Vegas: Celebrating a 40th birthday bash in style ๐
๐จ๐พ Cyprus: Sun-soaked island getaway
Still quite a few more exciting summer holiday trips yet to depart this Summer! Hope you're all packed, and ready for some sunshine โ๏ธ๐
Weโve done it again! ๐
Last night, Travel Counsellors was named 'Best Homeworking Agency of the Year - Large Agency' at the Travel Weekly Agent Achievement Awards โ which celebrate excellence in the travel industry.
Voted for by our valued supplier partners, the accolade is a testament to the comprehensive support we receive as independent business owners, as well as the world-class technology provided by Travel Counsellors which enables us to be our best and provide unrivalled service to our customers.
It's incredible to think that nearly 40 years ago, I made my first journey to my mum's village in northeast Thailand as a baby. ๐ถ Who could have guessed that those early adventures would spark a lifelong passion for helping others experience this amazing country? ๐น๐ญ
While I'm currently creating beautiful itineraries for various destinations around the world, Thailand has been particularly popular lately, with more enquiries than ever before!
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Our Northern Europe and Baltic Cruise, with P&O, was absolutely amazing! The Aurora (a smaller, more traditional style of ship) was beautiful. The service and smiles from the crew, fabulous entertainment, gorgeous food and amazing itinerary was enjoyed even more because of the friendliness of the people we met and the unexpected hot weather!
Thanks for your help, Cara and here's to more adventures facilitated by you! ๐
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So glad you both had the best time, Lois & Andy, and thank you for allowing me to look after you both, and for sharing your favourite snaps with us โค๏ธ
Now it's countdown until your next cruise adventure...๐๐ณ๏ธ Xx
My colleague had bought herself a cute little T-shirt, and a few days later, this pops through my door! How lovely you are, Angela! ๐โ๏ธ๐
Love it! Thank you! โค๏ธ
๐ What a wonderfully crazy month May was!๐
Plenty of trips organised to amazing destinations including...
โ๏ธ Thailand
๐๏ธ Dubai
๐ด Maldives
๐ช๐ธ Spain
๐๏ธ Indonesia - Bali
๐ณ๐ฟ New Zealand
๐๏ธ Malta
๐ข Iceland Cruise
Thank you so much for your patience over the last few weeks.
Looking forward to another fun, busy month of organising some lovely adventures! โค๏ธโจ
How beautiful is the sky this evening ๐๐ฅฐ
What's it like where you are?
Happy Thursday everyone! ๐
I've put together video footage from our adventure through the Canadian Rockies - check it out!
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We've traveled to Canada, Alaska and even Iceland, in search of the northern lights, but were unlucky on each trip! Never expected to catch them on our very own doorstep! ๐
Who else caught the spectacular show last night??
Hoping for more magic tonight...๐ค๐
How sweet is this! ๐ฅฐ
I had briefly looked after my lovely colleague's clients whilst she headed over to Australia to visit her family. On her return, she surprised me with these amazing Australian goodies, all the way from Byron Bay! โค๏ธ๐ฆ๐บ๐๐ฆ
Absolutely love them - Thank you so much, Angela ๐ x
Fancy venturing to one of these beautiful cities? โ๏ธ๐๐ฅฐ
Sawadee P*e Mai (Happy New Year) to all my family and friends over in Thailand ๐น๐ญ
Hope you're all enjoying the celebrations! ๐๐ฅณ
๐๐น๐ญ Thailand has become an incredibly popular destination choice in recent months! I've organised more trips to Thailand than any other destination so far this year.
I've received numerous messages from clients in resort over the past few weeks alone, expressing their love for Thailand and reluctance to leave! ๐ฅฐ๐น๐ญ
With so many incredible areas within Thailand, it can be overwhelming for first-time visitors to know where to begin!
For those who know me, you know how much I enjoy getting to know you! This helps me tailor a perfect itinerary to suit your preferences. ๐
A heartfelt thank you to those who have entrusted me with their Thailand travel plans. Each time, I get to relive the feeling of being home! ๐น๐ญ๐ฅฐ
Ready to explore Thailand but not sure where to start? Let's chat! Get in touch to begin planning your unforgettable journey. ๐ดโ๏ธ
Busy few weeks with clients jetting off all over the place for Easter, but the adventure doesn't stop there! ๐โ๏ธ
Currently crafting quite a few very exciting itineraries together. Here's a sneak peek of a few of them below...
๐น๐ญ 4 Tailored Thailand Itineraries
๐ฆ๐บ An Aussie Adventure
๐ฏ๐ต A Japanese Journey
๐ฌ๐ท A Greek Family Escape
๐ป๐ณ Solo Vietnam Adventure
๐ฒ๐ป Maldives & Dubai Family Getaway
๐ฎ๐น Summer Adventure touring around Italy
๐ณ๐ฟ Tailored New Zealand Itinerary
๐ซ๐ฎ 2 Family Lapland adventures
Just want to thank you all for your patience, and looking forward to catching up with more of you over the next week or so. ๐ฅฐโค
My lovely clients had the best adventure in Iceland, from flying in a helicopter, enjoying the blue lagoon, looking out for the northern lights on a cruise, and snowmobiling across the glaciers. ๐๐ฎ๐ธ
My other lovely client had a wonderful time in Jamaica - it truly was a special trip. ๐ฏ๐ฒโค๏ธ
It's been an absolute pleasure looking after you all, and so happy that you kept me entertained, with all your fun updates along the way. Honestly been truly spoilt over the last few weeks ๐ฅฐ๐น From the bottom of my heart, thank you! โค๏ธโค๏ธโค๏ธ Cara xx
My lovely clients have messaged, on route to Thailand ๐น๐ญ (whilst in the air), to say they are enjoying business class thoroughly ๐
Lovely visit from this little chap, just off our terrace this morning...makes a change from the usual pigeon ๐
Been for a lovely stroll around Loch Earn today ๐๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ
Love this journey...๐ฅฐ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ๐
My working view this week! ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ๐
I've been receiving some amazing updates from my clients that are currently on their adventures all around the globe, within this past week!
From the stunning sights of Australia ๐ฆ๐บ to the hustle and bustle of Japan ๐ฏ๐ต, the tropical paradise of Thailand ๐น๐ญ, the jaw-dropping landscapes of Iceland ๐ฎ๐ธ, the vibrant culture of India ๐ฎ๐ณ, and the sunny beaches of the Caribbean ๐๏ธ, I've loved all their updates! ๐ฅฐ
More trips are on the horizon! Quite a few families and couples are getting ready to set off on their adventures within the next week, especially to Thailand. Please can I come with you? I'm feeling a little homesick from my second home... ๐๐๐น๐ญ
Just received this from my lovely client out in Jamaica โค๏ธ...
''Having fabulous time here, Azul Beach Resort Negril. Thanks for putting some sunshine back into my life xx "
When shall we go to the Philippines?
๐๏ธ Welcome to the majestic Scottish Highlands! ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ
Get ready to embark on a journey through stunning landscapes and rich history. ๐ฐ
As someone who's organised numerous road trips for clients over the years, especially as we love spending time here ourselves, I can't wait to share the magic of this place with you! ๐๐จ
Let's hit the road and explore castles, lochs, and endless scenic vistas together! ๐
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Which would you prefer? ๐ฅฝ๐ ๐ฟ
When shall we go to Japan for the beautiful cherry blossom season? ๐ธ๐ธ ๐ฏ๐ต
๐ฟ Exciting times ahead! I'm currently crafting a lovely itinerary together, with our special contacts in Uganda, that includes an adventure in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest ๐ฆ.
Did you know? Bwindi is one of the most biologically diverse areas on Earth, home to almost half of the world's mountain gorilla population! ๐ณ
Looking to embark on a thrilling adventure through this enchanting wilderness? Get in touch!
Nelson
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Here for their dinner...better fill up ready for their late afternoon visit ๐ฆ #birds #workingview #wildlife
โญโญโญโญโญโญโญโญโญโญโญโญโญโญโญโญ Our Northern Europe and Baltic Cruise, with P&O, was absolutely amazing! The Aurora (a smaller, more traditional style of ship) was beautiful. The service and smiles from the crew, fabulous entertainment, gorgeous food and amazing itinerary was enjoyed even more because of the friendliness of the people we met and the unexpected hot weather! Thanks for your help, Cara and here's to more adventures facilitated by you! ๐ โญโญโญโญโญโญโญโญโญโญโญโญโญโญโญโญ So glad you both had the best time, Lois & Andy, and thank you for allowing me to look after you both, and for sharing your favourite snaps with us โค๏ธ Now it's countdown until your next cruise adventure...๐๐ณ๏ธ Xx
Happy Thursday everyone! ๐ I've put together video footage from our adventure through the Canadian Rockies - check it out! โฐ๏ธ๐๐ป๐จ๐ฆ๐ฅฐ #throwback #canadianrockies #travel #tailormadetravel #travelcounsellors
We've ventured over to Alaska, Canada and even Iceland, in search of the lights, but were unlucky on each trip! Who knew we'd finally experience them right on our very own doorstep...๐ #northernlights #auroraborealis #lancashire
Heron spotted whilst on our dog walk in Ball Grove Park, Colne ๐๐ #dogwalk #heron #wildlife #Colne
Received this beautiful clip from my client currently out in India ๐ฅฐ Make sure you turn up the sound! ๐ถ๐ต #indianadventure #tailormadeitinerary #india #culture #travel #experiences
A lovely memory of our train journey from Kitzbuhel to Zell Am See... Beautiful Austria ๐ฆ๐น๐ฅฐ #ThrowbackThursday #austria #trainjourney #mountains #adventuretravel
Slightly cloudy on this particular morning, but still such a beautiful route...๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ #ThrowbackThursday #Canadianrockies #mountains
After a few of you had reached out after last Monday's post, I thought I'd share another itinerary idea for Australia...๐ฆ๐บ ๐ฆ ๐ #syndey #melbourne #cairns #australia #tailoreditineraries #inspiration
Need some itinerary inspiration for Australia? Here you go... ๐ฆ๐บ ๐ฆ Get in touch for further info! #sydney #ayersrock #portdouglas #australia
As quite a few of you already know, we are on a pretty special adventure currently, and have just checked in onboard onto our cruise heading to Alaska ๐ข๐๐ปโโ๏ธ๐ป Here is a glimpse of our home for the next 10 days ๐ I'll be back with more updates soon โบ๏ธ P.s. please ignore the noisy neighbour ๐ #balconycabin #alaskabound #NCLSUN
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