Dean Wilson - Travel Counsellor

28/02/2025

SCHOOL HOLIDAY FAMILY DEAL 2026 🙌🎉🛳️

Sail onboard Royal Caribbean’s Liberty of the Seas from Southampton!

🤩 16 August 2026
⭐️ 7 Nights Norwegian Fjords
🙌 2 adults + 2 children

🥳 Interior stateroom
💷 £4278 TOTAL (+$176 OBC)

🥳 Oceanview stateroom
💷 £5622 TOTAL (+$176 OBC)

🥳 Balcony stateroom
💷 £6282 (+$250 OBC)

✨ Secure today with just £150pp deposit ‼️

🍽️ Full Board
🎉 Activities & Entertainment included

Itinerary 👇🏼
❄️ Bruges, Belgium
❄️ Olden, Norway
❄️ Molde, Norway
❄️ Haugesund, Norway

Ship Highlights:
🌟 Saturday Night Fever The Broadway Musical
🌟The perfect storm waterslides
🌟FlowRider SurfSimulator
🌟SplashAway Bay Kids Aqua Park
🌟Sports court & Arcade
🌟Various bars
🌟3 Pools & 6 Whirlpools
🌟Casino Royale
🌟Royal Theatre
🌟Ice Skating rink
🌟Outdoor Movie Screen
🌟Adventure Ocean Kids Club
🌟Rock Climbing Wall
🌟Unlimited ice cream
🌟Unlimited pizza

subject to availability and change.

Call me on 01704776035 or [email protected]

27/02/2025

"Dean is a great Travel Counsellor adviser. He is very efficient and quick to respond to queries. I had our next holiday booked within days of my first enquiry. Thanks Dean :)"

Thanks A

25/02/2025

A quick weekend in Bergen, so many different experiences in 72 hrs!

20/02/2025

"We have been with Dean for many years, before he started with Travel Counsellors . I have recommended many family and friends and continue to do so. I trust him with all of our travels"

Thank you L & J

18/02/2025

*LAST CHANCE TO BOOK!* at Just £1,675pp

🚢 8-Day Danube Explorer 🚢

The iconic Danube River guides you on a gentle journey, enabling you to soak up Europe’s cultural wonders at leisure. Let Budapest inspire you with its rich history and drive around Vienna's Ringstrasse, marvelling at the city's classical architecture before sailing to Melk Abbey.

Budapest > Bratislava > Vienna > Weissenkirchen - Melk > Linz - Ceský Krumlov > Passau

Departing 23rd March 2025

Until 20th February, enjoy:
💘Savings of up to 30% on select sailings
💘€150pp on board credit
💘Return flights up to £300pp

Book now from £1,675pp!

Offers applicable to new bookings only made 13th - 20th February and apply to selected itineraries, departure dates, and cabin grades. Full offer T&Cs apply.

Dean
01704 776035

13/02/2025

"Dean is so supportive. No question is too small. He will make sure every detail is taken care of. He listens to what we need as individual and is always on hand. Even when you’re away!"

Thanks for taking the time H & M

06/02/2025

"We have been booking our holidays with Dean since 2010, and I can confidently say we wouldn’t book through anyone else. Dean is absolutely brilliant. Every time we plan a holiday, he listens carefully to exactly what we are looking for and always delivers beyond our expectations. Dean’s attention to detail ensures that every aspect of our holiday is perfect, from securing the best flights to arranging all the airport extras, and finding the ideal hotels for us. He meticulously books all our excursions and is always on hand to help with any queries or issues we might have, both before and during our holidays. What truly sets Dean apart is his dedication to going the extra mile. He consistently provides a 10/10 service, making every holiday stress-free and memorable. We genuinely appreciate everything he does to make our trips special. Thank you, Dean, for your outstanding service and for always making our holidays exceptional!"

Thank you C & M for taking the time

29/01/2025

Thanks to Tracey and Peter for sharing pics from their recent trip to Dubai and visits to Burj Khalifa Dubai and Dubai Miracle Garden . Would you take on the Sky Views Slide??

Dean
01704 776035
[email protected]

26/01/2025

😮 SUMMER HOLIDAYS 2026 FAMILY OF 4 OFFER! 7 NIGHTS NORWEGIAN FJORDS SAILING ON BOARD CELEBRITY APEX FROM £3️⃣3️⃣1️⃣5️⃣ TOTAL! 😮

🫶 Bond together in an elevated environment 🫶

🗓️ 22nd August 2026 - 7 nights
🇬🇧 Sailing from Southampton

Cruise itinerary 🔽

🫶 Southampton
🫶 Relax at sea
🫶 Stavanger, Norway
🫶 Nordfjordeid, Norway
🫶 Geiranger, Norway
🫶 Relax at sea
🫶 Bruges (Zeebrugge), Belgium
🫶 Southampton

✨ Deluxe Interior Family of 4 - £3️⃣3️⃣1️⃣5️⃣ total!

✨ Oceanview Family of 4 - £3️⃣5️⃣1️⃣9️⃣ total!

✨ Balcony Family of 4 - £4️⃣0️⃣0️⃣8️⃣ total!

🌟 No age restrictions on 3rd & 4th guests 🌟

🍦 Free Ice cream in the Oceanview cafe
🥤 Free soft drinks in the Oceanview cafe
🍕 Pizza & unlimited snacks
🎭 Worldclass entertainment
🤩 Kids clubs

🌟 Nothing Comes Close to experiencing this with Celebrity Cruises on board the only Forbes rated resort at sea sailing from Southampton

Dean
01704 776035
[email protected]

25/01/2025

24/01/2025

Best Party Destinations for 2025?

Here's where our customers are heading this year.

Mykonos – known for its glamourous beach clubs and luxurious boutique hotels this is where you will find the “beautiful people”, as a consequence its more expensive than most Greek islands. The place to see, and be seen in 2025!

Tulum – Hippie Backpackers and Instagram influencers bump into each other at the newest hotspot in Mexico. I’m told its very boho chic! (if that helps)

Budapest- Cheap drinks and iconic ruin bars this is a great city for nightlife and you can still enjoy a pool party at Széchenyi Baths.

Berlin- by night , edgy clubs (think former power stations turned into techno clubs) rooftop parties and beer gardens in the park in the summer.

Malta – once considered just a destination for families or the more mature its fast becoming a vibrant party island with beach clubs like Café del Mar. If loud clubs and late night dancing is your thing then head down to Paceville in St Julians where you will find locals and tourists enjoying the numerous bars and clubs.

24/01/2025

For something different check out Emerald Cruises Luxury Yacht "Sakara" on TV tonight - Tune in at 8pm on channel 5 for ....Cruise of a Lifetime with Susan Calman.

Her cruise to the Leeward Islands, is 8 Days "Marigot to Marigot" and it s just £3,774 per person based on 13 December 2026 departure which is incredible value for luxury yacht cruising including all this...

🚤Return UK flights
🚤7 nights on board an Emerald Cruises luxury yacht
🚤Exploring the British Virgin Islands, paradise infused with vibrant people and lively Caribbean culture.
🚤20 superb meals including 7 Breakfasts (B), 6 Lunches (L), 7 Dinners (D)
🚤Airport transfers to and from the ship
🚤Access to the remarkable white sandy beaches of Anguilla.
🚤Including a Welcome and Farewell Reception & Dinner
🚤The services of an Emerald Cruises Shore Excursion Manager
🚤Discover Saba, “Unspoiled Queen of the Caribbean”, known for its lush mountains and world-class hiking trails.
🚤Complimentary wine, beer, soft drinks & selected cocktails throughout the day.
🚤Port taxes and charges
Gustavia, its French joie de vivre, the most favourite yachting destination in the Caribbean.
🚤All tipping and Gratuities

T& Cs apply

Dean
01704 776035
[email protected]

24/01/2025

Take a look at this incredible deal on P&O Arvia repositioning cruise INCLUDING flight from Manchester for just £1169pp based on two share, outside cabins are just £1399pp and balcony cabins available for £1699pp if you are quick!! Dean 01704 776035 [email protected]

20/01/2025

Looking for a holiday home this summer?

The Villa Lefki in Lefkada is the perfect summer retreat, just a short walk from Kaminia beach and the sea.

💙 Beautiful home from home

💙 Outstanding sea views

💙 Charming interiors

💙 Private setting

💙 Short walk to beach

💙 Close to Agios Nikitas and Lefkada Town

💙 Package price from £894pp (May/Oct) to £1746pp (August)

Per person price based on villa occupancy of 4 people, 7 nights accommodation, UK flights and car hire. Flights subject to possible supplements let me know your preferred airport.

If you're interested in this villa or want to see others please call me for a quote.

Dean
01704 776035
[email protected]

18/01/2025

I’m often asked what the latest trends in travel are, here’s my predictions for 2025.

Reunions
A hang over from the dreaded covid era, families are still reuniting around the world with strong demand for visiting family in Australia, Canada and the US. A sense of making up for lost time. Add in the increased popularity of multi-generational trips, sometimes known as “Grandymoons” where families are including grandparents in their plans creating memories, As a consequence larger properties that allow families to holiday together have become more popular.

Destinations
Strong demand exists for the usual suspects (Greece, Spain etc ) but I’ve been surprised by the numerous requests for more experiential destinations like Cape Town, Tanzania, Morocco and Japan even for families, with prices in the med high for school holiday dates families are spreading their wings and finding better value destinations that may take longer to reach but match conventional med package holidays for price.

Insta Famous
This controversial trend is open to debate but those pretty pictures on social media are leading to a boom (for some perhaps an unwelcome boom) in overtourism to certain destinations, some of the most Instagrammed destinations include Santorini, Iceland, Canada & Japan.

The road less travelled
Overtourism and just the need to escape the crowds (and high prices) means people are willing to look at alternative destinations that provide a unique experience like Bequia, Cappadocia in Turkey, Oman , Slovenia and dark tourism sites like Chernobyl, Hiroshima and Rwanda.

Whatever your reason for travel in 2025, let’s talk and make it happen.

Dean
01704 776035
[email protected]