Sally Murray - Personal Travel Counsellor

Sally Murray - Personal Travel Counsellor Independent Travel Expert | Providing a personalised service with travel tailored to you |

TAILOR-MADE TRIPS 🌎So you can live your wildest dreams…Where do you want to go, and what do you want to do? Tell me, and...
16/01/2025

TAILOR-MADE TRIPS 🌎

So you can live your wildest dreams…

Where do you want to go, and what do you want to do? Tell me, and I’ll make it happen. And if you’re unsure, that’s where I really come into my own, with advice and recommendations to create a tailor-made trip that’s perfect for you.

Check out the Tailor-made Trips chapter of my latest digital brochure for inspiration on where to have an amazing adventure in 2025 👇
https://tinyurl.com/SMtailormade

Get in touch for more inspiration and to plan & book your next adventure with a personal service, expert advice, and 100% financial protection.

📧 [email protected]
🌐 https://tinyurl.com/TCSallyMurray
☎️ 01635 766 008

ADVENTURES IN INDIA 🇮🇳⭐ Touring with Travelsphere ⭐Combine temples, tigers, and the Taj Mahal…You’ll visit all the stand...
14/01/2025

ADVENTURES IN INDIA 🇮🇳

⭐ Touring with Travelsphere ⭐

Combine temples, tigers, and the Taj Mahal…

You’ll visit all the stand-out spots on this Taj, Tigers, Temples and Rajasthan’s Palaces tour. This private two-week adventure covers the Golden Triangle, as well as beautiful bazaars, historic forts, lush forests, and islands. In-between, however, come many less heralded but equally special wonders of northern India, including an intricate border ceremony and staggering step wells.

Read more 👇
https://tinyurl.com/TCtravelsphere

Get in touch to plan & book your next immersive small group adventure tour with a personal service and expert advice.

📧 [email protected]
🌐 https://tinyurl.com/TCSallyMurray
☎️ 01635 766 008

TAILORED EXPERT ADVICE…Did you know, I offer more than just travel bookings? For me it’s about creating unforgettable mo...
11/01/2025

TAILORED EXPERT ADVICE…

Did you know, I offer more than just travel bookings? For me it’s about creating unforgettable moments, nurturing meaningful relationships, and delivering service that exceeds expectations at every turn.

With my tailored advice, expert planning, and a genuine passion for creating unforgettable experiences, I go beyond to ensure every detail is taken care of, so you can travel with confidence and ease.

Get in touch to plan & book your next adventure with a personal service, expert advice, and 100% financial protection.

📧 [email protected]
🌐 https://tinyurl.com/TCSallyMurray
☎️ 01635 766 008

ENRIGHING ESCAPES: RAIL ADVENTURES IN THAILAND 🇹🇭💚Exclusive TC Journey in partnership with the Travel Foundation👉12 nigh...
10/01/2025

ENRIGHING ESCAPES: RAIL ADVENTURES IN THAILAND 🇹🇭

💚Exclusive TC Journey in partnership with the Travel Foundation

👉12 nights from £3,705pp

📍Bangkok | Ayutthaya | Sukothai | Phitsanulok | Chiang Mai | Bangkok

Explore Thailand's stunning diversity, from the bustling streets of Bangkok to the ancient ruins of Ayutthaya and the serene mountains of Chiang Mai. This 12-night itinerary maximises on public transport use to help you see more of this stunning country - with expert curation making every moment unforgettable.

Read more about this enriching escape 👇
https://tinyurl.com/SMthairail

Get in touch to hear more about our enriching escapes that have been created in partnership with the Travel Foundation and to plan & book your next responsible travel itinerary with a personal service and expert advice.

📧 [email protected]
🌐 https://tinyurl.com/TCSallyMurray
☎️ 01635 766 008

FAMILY ESCAPES ☀So you can cherish the moment…Family holidays have upped their game in recent years. Think world-class h...
09/01/2025

FAMILY ESCAPES ☀

So you can cherish the moment…

Family holidays have upped their game in recent years. Think world-class hotel water parks, poolside DJ sets, and award-winning restaurants that welcome little ones.

Check out the Family Escapes chapter of my latest digital brochure for inspiration on where to make memories with the kids in 2025 👇
https://tinyurl.com/SMfamilypeaks

Get in touch for more inspiration and to plan & book your next family holiday with a personal service, expert advice, and 100% financial protection.

📧 [email protected]
🌐 https://tinyurl.com/TCSallyMurray
☎️ 01635 766 008

ADVENTURES IN VIETNAM 🇻🇳⭐ Touring with G Adventures ⭐Immerse yourself in Vietnam’s cuisine, culture, and countryside…Vie...
07/01/2025

ADVENTURES IN VIETNAM 🇻🇳

⭐ Touring with G Adventures ⭐

Immerse yourself in Vietnam’s cuisine, culture, and countryside…

Vietnam, a captivating region of Southeast Asia, is a tapestry of ancient ruins, verdant rice paddies, bustling cities, and poignant reminders of its storied past. On this classic tour, you’ll go from navigating the vibrant, motorbike-filled streets of Hanoi in search of a refreshing drink and a steaming bowl of pho to unwinding on Halong Bay. No matter where this journey takes you, Vietnam promises a wealth of surprises and endless delights.

Read more 👇
https://tinyurl.com/TouringVietnam

Get in touch to plan & book your next immersive small group adventure tour with a personal service and expert advice.

📧 [email protected]
🌐 https://tinyurl.com/TCSallyMurray
☎️ 01635 766 008

WE GO BEYOND...One of the things I am looking forward to most in 2025 is collaborating with Sara Davies to combine her e...
04/01/2025

WE GO BEYOND...

One of the things I am looking forward to most in 2025 is collaborating with Sara Davies to combine her expertise and love of travel to help me enhance my business in exciting new ways and find new ways to 'go beyond' (watch this space).

Sara is a raving fan of the personal service provided by Travel Counsellors like me, the expert knowledge and advice she knows and trusts, the financial protection we offer, and the tools and tips we provide to ensure her peace of mind when she travels.

This isn't just the service we provide for Sara, it's the service we offer EVERYONE!

If this sounds like the kind of experience you would like to have when planning and booking your next holiday, get in touch and I will gladly show you how we go beyond to help every client have a hassle free holiday to remember.

📧 [email protected]
🌐 https://tinyurl.com/TCSallyMurray
☎️ 01635 766 008

☀️Sunshine Saturday ☀️ Today is known as this in the travel industry, as very often it’s one of the busiest days for hol...
04/01/2025

☀️Sunshine Saturday ☀️
Today is known as this in the travel industry, as very often it’s one of the busiest days for holiday bookings 🌎

I am sure it will have been a recent topic of conversation for many, reflecting on last year’s adventures and/or planning the next one - especially as it gets more chilly here !

As part of my service, I offer a FREE, no-obligation initial travel planning chat. Phone, online , or face-to-face – your choice!
We can discuss your individual travel requirements, options and how my personalised travel service works.

Based in Hermitage, I am very lucky to have many local customer’s who regularly book with me and recommend my services, with a much wider customer base than the local area too, thanks to everyone’s support over the years !

🥂 I am extremely proud to share that I am celebrating my 7th anniversary this week, running my own business, so here’s to Year 8 🙌

A refresh on the service I offer 👇
Are you seeking a more personalised travel service...
I don’t just book travel, I treat your holiday plans as if they were my own. Taking the time to get to know you, understand your individual requirements, you are a person not a booking reference to me, as this is my business. You are booking with a real life “human being” Independent travel professional that supports you 24/7 including whilst you are away.
Backed by amazing financial protection, technology and worldwide expertise/contacts to ensure you are looked after every step of the way.

I would love to hear from you, please do get in touch to schedule a chat 💬

If you are local to me , then why not book an appointment & meet me in person when I am working from the Goodlife Hub in Hampstead Norreys:

👉 Thursday 9th or Friday 24th January.
👉 Thursday 6th or Friday 28th February.

I will be there between 9am -5pm (by appointment only).
https://www.goodlifehub.co.uk/ https://www.hncs.co.uk/

Let's chat over a cuppa and discuss your travel dreams. ☕️

Interested to hear more about my service directly from my customers, then please check out my customer reviews here 👇

https://www.travelcounsellors.co.uk/sally.murray/

Hello, I’m Sally an Independent Travel professional based in Hermitage, West Berkshire. Thank you for taking the time to visit my web page. I offer a personalised service where I take the time to get to know you, your likes and dislikes, dreams and aspirations enabling me to create experienc...

03/01/2025

🌟 WIN A JOURNEY ON BRITAIN'S MOST LUXURIOUS TRAIN ⭐

My Referral competition is back for 2025 ! 👏

Offering all of my lovely clients a chance to WIN an unforgettable journey on Britain's most luxurious train – The Northern Belle.

HOW TO WIN...
Don’t keep me a secret, simply pass my details to friends, family or colleagues who are looking to plan their next holiday.
Should they then proceed to make a booking with me between the 1st January and the 30th November 2025, you will qualify for an entry in the prize draw , the more referrals & bookings made, the more entries you have !

One lucky person will win a trip for 2 on the Luxury Northern Belle 🥂

🌟 PLUS 🌟 2nd & 3rd prize will be drawn at the same time for some luxury goodies 🙌

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE PRIZE?

🔸Round-trip travel on the Northern Belle luxury train
🔸Welcome Champagne reception including canapés and caviar blinis
🔸Sumptuous seven-course lunch: British seasonal table d’hôte menu including: Award-winning Great British cheese board with Port to accompany, delicious dessert and a selection of petits fours
🔸Sommelier’s choice - Bottle of wine per couple
🔸On board entertainment including table magician and strolling musicians
🔸Fortnum & Mason tea and Northern Belle blend coffee

📌T's & C's
👉 To qualify you must be an existing customer or have made your own booking with me during 2025, that way you know first hand the excellent service your friends/family/colleagues will experience.

They will be looked after by an expert travel planner of over 30 years travel experience, with a passion for creating unforgettable travel experiences through a caring & personalised service.

GOOD LUCK 🍀🤞

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BEACHSIDE BLISS ⛱So you can unwind on sun-kissed shores… Stepping onto soft grains of sand, the sun warming your face, i...
02/01/2025

BEACHSIDE BLISS ⛱

So you can unwind on sun-kissed shores…

Stepping onto soft grains of sand, the sun warming your face, is an instant tonic for lowering stressed-out shoulders. A beachside holiday allows you lots of time to do very little, if that’s your goal.

Check out the Beachside Bliss chapter of my latest digital brochure for inspiration on places that are perfect for the ultimate relaxing escape in 2025 👇
https://tinyurl.com/SMbeachside

Get in touch for more inspiration and to plan & book your next beach break with a personal service, expert advice, and 100% financial protection.

📧 [email protected]
🌐 https://tinyurl.com/TCSallyMurray
☎️ 01635 766 008

01/01/2025

Watch this space for 2025 !!

Remember my Referral competition last year ? A very worthy winner & what a gorgeous prize to bag right before Christmas.

Well it’s coming back for 2025 , bigger and better 🎉🥂

So if you’re talking holidays , don’t keep me a secret, I’m here to help & value the recommendations as much as the excitement of creating yet another travel dream for someone 😍

More details to follow 🔜

HAPPY NEW YEAR!🥂Cheers to a New Year of Adventures! 🥂As the clock strikes midnight and we bid farewell to another incred...
31/12/2024

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

🥂Cheers to a New Year of Adventures! 🥂

As the clock strikes midnight and we bid farewell to another incredible year, I want to express my heartfelt wishes for a Happy New Year to all my amazing clients and fellow wanderers!

May your 2025 be filled with exciting destinations, unforgettable experiences, and amazing new travel memories 🙏

If you spent Christmas discussing your travel plans for 2025, get in touch to plan and book your next adventure with a personal service and expert advice.

📧 [email protected]
🌐 https://tinyurl.com/TCSallyMurray
☎️ 01635 766 008

WILDLIFE LOVERS 🐘🦒Wildlife spotting is best done wild. Whether it’s the majestic elephant or the elusive leopard, I can ...
27/12/2024

WILDLIFE LOVERS 🐘🦒

Wildlife spotting is best done wild. Whether it’s the majestic elephant or the elusive leopard, I can recommend the best places to spot them. Safari trips can also be a great way to support conservation efforts in some of earth's most precious natural environments.

I've recently been tiger spotting in Ranthambore National Park in India and I'd love to tell you more about my experience if big cats are your thing - I even saw a leopard!

Ask me about how your next wildlife encounter can help to support a good cause whilst leaving you with the most incredible memories.

📧 [email protected]
🌐 https://tinyurl.com/TCSallyMurray
☎️ 01635 766 008

VIETNAM & CAMBODIA 🇻🇳 🇰🇭⭐ Just Booked ⭐I've just booked the most amazing tailor-made itinerary to Vietnam and Cambodia f...
26/12/2024

VIETNAM & CAMBODIA 🇻🇳 🇰🇭

⭐ Just Booked ⭐

I've just booked the most amazing tailor-made itinerary to Vietnam and Cambodia for clients who will be spending three weeks exploring both countries, including some off-the-beaten-track adventures to uncover some amazing hidden gems.

As well as the must-see locations of Hanoi, Halong, Ho Chi Minh, Siem Reap, and Phnom Penh, my clients will be taking part in some truly unique experiences.

🔸Authentic restaurants, eateries and food stalls to savour the tastiest dishes of Hanoi including family heirloom & secret recipe dishes, local delicacies and specialties.

🔸The REAL Hanoi with a 'day in the life' experience featuring the unknown parts of the city with slices of life in the maze of backstreets, tiny alleyways, local homes, schools, and markets, experiencing where & how locals live, work and play.

🔸A scenic drive to Mai Chau passing fields of tapioca and sugar cane as well as rice paddies, with lunch in a traditional stilt house and a walk around a local village.

🔸A half-day eco-tour and cooking class in Hoi An

🔸Exploring the vibrant tangle of a floating market in Cai Rang by Sampan boat to witness its abundance of tropical fruits and vegetables

This is just a few of the many incredible experiences that feature in the itinerary which was tailor-made specifically to suit the clients tastes.

There are many ways to experience Vietnam and Cambodia with something to suit all budgets. From truly tailor-made adventures to small group tour itineraries - these destinations can be visited in so many ways and I can help you plan and book the perfect trip for you.

Get in touch to hear more about Vietnam and Cambodia and to start planning your next adventure to the Far East.

📧 [email protected]
🌐 https://tinyurl.com/TCSallyMurray
☎️ 01635 766 008

🎄 It’s the most wonderful time of the year! 🎄However you’re spending the next few days—whether it’s with family, friends...
24/12/2024

🎄 It’s the most wonderful time of the year! 🎄

However you’re spending the next few days—whether it’s with family, friends, or enjoying some well-deserved quiet time—I just wanted to take a moment to send warm wishes to you all. 🥂

EXOTIC INDIA 🇮🇳I have recently returned from my first solo small group adventure tour experience with Cox & Kings and ha...
24/12/2024

EXOTIC INDIA 🇮🇳

I have recently returned from my first solo small group adventure tour experience with Cox & Kings and had the most incredible time. I love this type of travel experience and I really enjoy talking about the benefits of small group adventure touring.

This 12 night tour has been especially picked for SOLO TRAVELLERS and can be booked in 2025 for Jan/Feb/Oct/Nov 👉 from £4,295pp with no single room supplement.

HIGHLIGHTS:

This journey for solo travellers covers the 'Golden Triangle' of Delhi, Agra and Jaipur, as well as other pretty cities and tiger-prowled parkland. After a rickshaw tour of Delhi, India’s historic capital, continue to Agra to see the Taj Mahal at sunrise. Search for elusive Bengal tigers in Ranthambore, and marvel at the majestic forts and grand palaces of princely Rajasthan. Throughout your tour, you enjoy the company of like-minded solo travellers.

🔸See the Changing of the Guard ceremony at the President’s Palace
🔸Stay in a traditional haveli in Jaipur
🔸Scenic ride on Deogarh’s metre-gauge train
🔸Farewell dinner overlooking Lake Fateh Sagar
🔸Stay in 4- & 5-star accommodation
🔸Small group size - average 12 people (maximum 18)

This is the exact tour I experienced last month so if you want to hear more about it, I'd love to fill you in on my personal experience.

Get in touch for the full day by day itinerary and to check prices and availability for your preferred dates.

📧 [email protected]
🌐 https://tinyurl.com/TCSallyMurray
☎️ 01635 766 008

ISLAND HOPPING IN HAWAII 🇺🇸⭐ Just Booked ⭐I've recently booked an amazing tailor-made adventure for a lucky family to sp...
21/12/2024

ISLAND HOPPING IN HAWAII 🇺🇸

⭐ Just Booked ⭐

I've recently booked an amazing tailor-made adventure for a lucky family to spend next July exploring three islands, experiencing everything Hawaii has to offer from its stunning beaches to its vibrant natural landscapes.

The itinerary includes international flights, accommodation, transfers, car hire, and inter-island flights - all packaged together with financial protection and my ongoing commitment to be on hand whenever my clients need me.

Hawaii is a beautiful and diverse island state located in the Pacific Ocean. There are 6 main islands: Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, Lanai, Maui, and Hawaii (Big Island). Each island has its own unique culture and landscape, so it’s a great place for island hopping and you can experience something new with each stop. From rugged coastlines and waterfalls to tropical rainforests and stunning sunsets, there is something magical about each island. From the gorgeous beaches of Oahu to the lush rainforests of the Big Island, Hawaii has something to offer everyone! Whether it's hiking in the stunning volcanic landscape of Haleakala or exploring the vibrant culture of Honolulu, Hawaii is an amazing destination for holidaymakers of all ages.

Get in touch to hear more about Hawaii and to start planning your next tailor-made island hopping adventure with a personal service.

📧 [email protected]
🌐 https://tinyurl.com/TCSallyMurray
☎️ 01635 766 008

BIG FIVE & BEACH VIBES 🐘☀⭐ Exclusive TC Journey ⭐📌JOHANNESBURG |UMLANI BUSHCAMP, KRUGER | DOHA, QATARThis fantastic itin...
19/12/2024

BIG FIVE & BEACH VIBES 🐘☀

⭐ Exclusive TC Journey ⭐

📌JOHANNESBURG |UMLANI BUSHCAMP, KRUGER | DOHA, QATAR

This fantastic itinerary blends the excitement of game drives in the African bush with relaxation and beach time in Qatar before returning home…

🔸Days 1-3: 2 nights at Radisson RED Hotel, Johannesburg Rosebank
Set in the heart of one of the city's most dynamic neighbourhoods, Radisson RED Rosebank embodies the spirit of urban exploration and serves as the perfect launchpad for discovering Johannesburg's rich culture, art, and lively social scene.

🔸Day 3-6: 3 nights at Umlani Bushcamp, Greater Kruger
An authentic wilderness escape where simplicity meets soul-stirring adventure in the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve. This eco-friendly, off-the-grid camp offers an intimate safari experience that connects you to nature. With no fences separating you from the wildlife, Umlani is a true immersion in the African bush, where lions roar under the stars and the spirit of the wild flows all around you. Includes 2 x daily game drives.

🔸Day 6-7: 1 night at The Fairway Hotel, Randburg
The Fairway provides an oasis of calm just minutes from the city’s vibrant pulse, set against the lush backdrop of the Randpark Golf Course.

🔸Day 7-10: 3 nights at Dusit Doha Hotel, Qatar
Round off your trip with 3 nights in the sun at Dusit Doha Hotel, a haven of Thai elegance and Middle Eastern hospitality. Located in the heart of West Bay, it is perfectly situated to explore the city and relax by the beach before heading home.

Get in touch to see a full day-by-day itinerary for this incredible itinerary and to plan and book your next adventure to Africa and beyond.

📧 [email protected]
🌐 https://tinyurl.com/TCSallyMurray
☎️ 01635 766 008

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My story....

I am based in Hermitage, West Berkshire and becoming a Personal Travel Counsellor has given me the opportunity to combine over 25 years of travel industry experience with my own passion to travel and a desire to give the highest level of customer service at all times.

My experience comes from working on the high street within both well-known and independent travel agents, in both sales and managerial roles and training others within the industry to deliver a wide range of travel services and provide excellent customer service skills. Receiving awards and recognition throughout my career for my excellent knowledge, client focus and all-round professionalism.

I have been very lucky to have experienced many exciting destinations and now treasure some fantastic memories, with many more places still left to visit, as I am sure you will have too!

Destinations include, worldwide experiences such as ultra-all-inclusive beach holidays in the Caribbean at Sandals Turks and Caicos (Beaches) & Sandals Antigua, Dominican Republic, Mexico and Caribbean cruising. Tailormade itineraries to California including San Francisco, Las Vegas, Hollywood and Los Angeles. The wonders of the Far East and Malaysia such as Thailand, Penang, Kuala Lumpur and Langkawi. The wildlife of a Kenyan safari through to the magic of Disney in both Florida and California.