Vanessa Jones Personal Travel Agent in partnership with Your Coop

12/03/2025

Got to tell you… I had a lovely lady called Pat call me yesterday… 👍😊 she was looking for help & her husband mentioned Travelcare/Coop Travel… when they used to use a Travel Agents…Pat searched “Mr Google” & found me 👍
Her first question was, “what do you charge for your service?” So I’d like to tell you, what I said to her…

I’m a Personal Travel Agent, I give you everything you used to get walking into a travel agents but more, I add your passport details, check you in and forward your boarding passes. Everything I book will be completely protected by ABTA & ATOL, you have me for contact and would always get me. You’d get my years & years of experience & if I wouldn’t go there, neither would you… I cater for all budgets and I book anything and everything all around the world.

And my charge for this? The knowledge you would have an amazing holiday at no extra cost, this is all part of me & my service.

Pat was curious to know about my history, I gave her my links to my Facebook, my website, email, phone contacts…. So, for those of you that do not know my history in travel….

“I was Branch manager of Coop Travel (Travelcare) then as Vanessa Parkinson London Road, Brighton, George Street Hove, Neville Road Hove & Worthing from 1997-2012 and then became a personal travel agent. I married in 2020 & my name changed to Vanessa Jones (I actually began in Travel back in 1988/1989 for a small bucket shop in Brighton & then Sealink Dieppe Ferries) “

My contacts are:

07872 567102 WhatsApp -email
[email protected]

My office hours are 10.00-1800 Mon, to Friday. (But I’m here for anything urgent always)

I run my own Business in partnership with Your COOP. MidCounties Cooperative are completely independent and offer open, honest & impartial information, I am fully bonded and protected with ABTA & ATOL

https://m.facebook.com/vanessajonespersonaltravelagent/

https://www.thepersonaltravelagents.co.uk/?pta=vanessa-Jones

11/03/2025

Good morning, good morning, wee bit fresher up here and snow forecast tomorrow 👍😂🤣 so of course when I spotted this……

🩵ADULTS ONLY - THREE NIGHT AURORA ADVENTURE AT THE WILDERNESS HOTEL NANGU, FINLAND🩵

Escape to the wilderness on our three-night Aurora Adventure package staying at the aptly named Wilderness Hotel Nangu. This remote, boutique hotel is located in a vast forest in an expanse of Arctic wilderness on the southern shores of Lake Inari. The location provides the perfect getaway - adults only, where you can truly experience the beauty and serene nature of Finnish Lapland. The accommodation consists of rustic-style log cabins scattered amongst the trees and away from city life. Enjoy the roaring fires and relax in a hot sauna after a day exploring the area on snowmobiles and snowshoes.

❄️ Included Activities: Aurora Camp; Aurora Snowshoeing; and Snowmobile Tour

❄️ 3 nights, Departing 20th January 2026

✈️ Flying from London Gatwick From £3,017pp

🩵 Full Board stay in the Wilderness Hotel Nangu (Based on 2 sharing)

🩵 Private Transfers Included

10/03/2025

🌟 With all the bank holidays in April & May, it’s the perfect time to book a quick getaway without burning through your annual leave! 🌴✈️

From a 2-night escape to lively Dublin 🍀🍻 to a 3-night sunshine-filled break in the Canaries ☀️🏝️, I’ve got amazing deals for the upcoming long weekends!

📩 Get in touch today and let’s start planning your next holiday adventure! 🧳✨

10/03/2025

10/03/2025

LUX* SOUTH ARI ATOLL - FREE WATER VILLA WITH POOL UPGRADE AND FREE ALL INCLUSIVE UPGRADE FROM £4,165

FLASH SALE - BOOK BY MARCH 15TH

Pack your bags for a delightful escape where bubblegum ice cream is homemade, and the beach club vibes are as sweet as a summer day! 🌴🍦

Here, everything feels like a fairytale—think beach umbrellas that look like giant lollipops and adorable swan floats just waiting to whisk you away on a lazy glide across the dreamy, powder-blue waters. Guests cruise by on bikes, while the laid-back rhythm of reggae drifts from the Lagoon Bar, setting the perfect scene for your island getaway.

And the cherry on top? A free upgrade from a Water Villa to a Romantic Pool Water Villa! Perched on stilts on the sunrise side of the island, this little slice of paradise gives you direct ocean access, your very own private pool deck, a cozy hanging bird’s nest swing, and—get this—a drop-down projector for the ultimate cinema-in-bed experience. Movie night with ocean breezes? Yes, please!

And the best part? You’ll be upgraded to All-Inclusive, giving you access to a variety of dining venues for lunch and dinner, a fantastic drinks package, and even a minibar that’s refilled daily with soft drinks, wine, beer, and selected spirits. It’s all the indulgence, with none of the effort!

WHAT'S INCLUDED?

• 7nts in a Romantic Pool Water VIlla (Free upgrade from Water Villa)

• All Inclusive (Free upgrade from Full Board)

• Seaplane Transfers

• Flights as detailed below

FROM £4,165 PER PERSON
Based on selected departures in June 2025

SAVE UP TO £3,595 PER COUPLE

BOOK BY MARCH 15TH

Fly from Heathrow with SriLankan Airlines from £4,165pp
Fly from Stansted with Emirates from £4,435pp
Fly from Birmingham with Emirates from £4,649pp
Fly from Manchester with Qatar Airways from £4,499pp
Fly from Newcastle with Emirates from £4,649pp
Fly from Edinburgh with Qatar Airways from £4,620pp
Fly from Dublin with Turkish Airlines from £4,405pp

STAY LONGER: 10nts from £5,435pp - 14nts from £7,120pp (Based on Heathrow flights)

For alternative dates, departure airports, airlines or durations or any other pricing queries please call…..:
Prices based on 2 adults travelling together. Departure date checked based on 10/6/25.

10/03/2025

With lovely folks just returned from here…..
𝗖𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗮 𝗥𝗶𝗰𝗮 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 (+𝟭 𝗽𝗿𝗲-𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗮𝗻 𝗝𝗼𝘀é)

𝗜𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗿𝘆: San José; Quepos; Monteverde; La Fortuna; Sarapiquí Rainforest; Tortuguero; Puerto Viejo de Talamanca; San José

𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀: Hike through dense forest, swim in the lagoons or kayak through mangroves at Quepos | Embark on a nature trail walk with swim and experience the jungle day and night in the Sarapiquí Rainforest.

𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲𝘀:
✨15% discount - save £203pp
1 night pre-tour accommodation in San José
15 nights tour accommodation
4 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 dinners
Organised activities and guided sightseeing with a local expert
Return flights from the UK

📅Valid for departure 21 September 2025
👫Based on two adults sharing

✈Indirect flights from London Heathrow with United Airlines from £1,949pp
✈Indirect flights from Manchester with AeroMexico/delta Airlines/KLM from £2,199p
✈Indirect flights from Edinburgh with KLM/Air France from £2,199pp
✈Indirect flights from Belfast with KLM from £2,249pp
Own room supplement from £619 per person

10/03/2025

☀️ 😍 GET YOUR WINTER SUNSHINE IN 2026 ORDERED! Sail the Canaries & Portugal for 11 nights on board the award winning Celebrity Apex! 😍 ☀️

🗓️ 26th September 2026 - 11 nights
🇬🇧 Roundtrip from Southampton
⛴️ Celebrity Apex
🍽️ Full Board

Cruise Itinerary -

🫶🏻 Southampton
🫶🏻 Relax at sea
🫶🏻 Porto (Leixoes), Portugal
🫶🏻 Relax at sea
🫶🏻 Madeira (Funchal), Portugal
🫶🏻 Tenerife, Canary Islands
🫶🏻 Gran Canaria, Canary Islands
🫶🏻 Relax at sea
🫶🏻 Lisbon, Portugal
🫶🏻 Vigo, Spain
🫶🏻 Relax at sea
🫶🏻 Southampton

✨ Interior stateroom from only £1️⃣5️⃣4️⃣9️⃣pp❗️

✨ Oceanview stateroom from only £1️⃣6️⃣9️⃣9️⃣pp❗️

✨ Balcony stateroom from only £2️⃣0️⃣9️⃣9️⃣pp❗️

🍹 📱 Want to upgrade to include unlimited classic drinks and WIFI for your cruise? Prices below -

✨ Interior stateroom from only £2️⃣0️⃣9️⃣5️⃣pp❗️

✨ Oceanview stateroom from only £2️⃣2️⃣4️⃣5️⃣pp❗️

✨ Balcony stateroom from only £2️⃣6️⃣4️⃣5️⃣pp❗️

⭐️ Experience the thoughtful and intimate service of a smaller ship with the variety and excitement of a bigger one with Celebrity Cruises ⭐️

😍 Unwind in transformational accommodations that blur the boundaries between indoor and outdoor living

🤩 Soar above the sea on the Magic Carpet

🍽️ Embark on a culinary journey through an unrivalled collection of restaurants, bars and lounges

🫶🏻 The Resort Deck is unlike any other outdoor space at sea - or anywhere. Here you’ll find endless ways to enjoy the outdoors and connect with the sea, including the Rooftop Garden, the adults-only solarium and main pool

💚 Eden - this breathtaking Venue is the epitome of Celebrity Apex’s outward facing concept and will awaken every one of your senses in an atmosphere that transforms from chilled mornings, to playful afternoons and wonderful evenings

🤩 AND SO MUCH MORE! 🤩

10/03/2025

🌄 ☀ Discover the Tranquility of the Dolomites ☀ 🌄

Looking for a fresh, peaceful escape? The Dolomites offer jaw-dropping views and peaceful walks, making it a perfect destination for your next adventure.

🏨 Stay at Hotel Monte Paraccia
A charming family-run hotel with a welcoming atmosphere and fresh mountain style. It's the ideal base to explore the stunning landscape of Kronplatz, with walking trails right on your doorstep.

🚶‍♂️ Walk Out and Explore
Step outside and onto a network of beautiful trails. The hotel offers two guided walks a week, helping you discover hidden gems in this breathtaking landscape. Plus, with the Mobilcard, you can use public transport to explore even further in the Alto Adige region!

💆‍♀️ Relax in the Hotel Spa
After a day of exploring, unwind in the hotel’s spa—perfect for relaxing your muscles. A soothing steam room and relaxation areas await, with a cup of herbal tea to enjoy.

🌍 Explore Kronplatz & Beyond
Kronplatz offers so much more than hiking! Zip-line through the forests, visit space-age museums, or explore the Fanes-Senes-Braies Natural Park’s dramatic vistas and turquoise Lago di Braies. Don’t forget to enjoy the local Tyrolean cuisine, including hearty canederli and smoked speck.

🌸 Walking for All Abilities
Whether you’re up for a challenging mountain hike or a leisurely loop through scenic valleys, there’s a trail for every walker. Check out a mountain rifugi for a well-deserved pitstop of local food and drink!

🏞 Unveil Ladinia
Discover the charm of San Vigilio di Marebbe, with its cobbled streets and traditional Ladin culture. Immerse yourself in the heart of the Dolomites, where German, Italian, and Ladin are spoken.

🗓 Book Now for Summer 2025
✨ 21/06/2025 – 7 nights
✨ 2 adults from £1391 pp (London Gatwick)
✨ Half board, flights included
✨ Manchester, Birmingham & Edinburgh options available

💰 £150 pp deposit ✈ Flights, transfers & luggage included

10/03/2025

Check out this Malta Cruise & Stay with MSC 🛳️ 🏖🌞

📅 21st September 2025

🏖 4 nights, Qawra Palace Malta, B&B

📅 25th September 2025

🛳️ 7 nights onboard MSC Magnifica, Mediterranean, Interior room – Bella Experience

🍽️ Full board, including hot drinks and water

🤩 Gratuities included

🧳 Min.20kg Luggage Included

✈️ London Gatwick from £1135pp

✈️ Manchester from £1189pp

⚓ Itinerary ⚓

· Day 1: Valletta, Malta

· Day 2: At Sea

· Day 3: Barcelona, Spain

· Day 4: Marseille (Provence), France

· Day 5: La Spezia (Cinque Terre), Italy

· Day 6: Naples (Pompeii), Italy

· Day 7: Palmero (Monreale), Italy

· Day 8: Valletta, Malta

Look at these amazing upgrades available on this offer:

⬆️ Oceanview Fantastica from +£121pp

⬆️ Balcony – Bella +£182pp, Fantastica +£202pp, Aurea +£404pp

⬆️ Add on Premium Drinks Package from +£248pp

🚕 Private Transfers throughout from £45pp

👉 Deposit £199pp

🗨️ Bookable with our tailor-made team. Ask to extend your stay in Malta, post or pre cruise.

🌳 We plant a tree for every passenger who travels with us*

🌻 This holiday comes with an automatic donation to , who help children facing serious challenges, to take a break too.

*Via our Climate Impact Partner Ecologi. T&Cs apply. Prices correct as of 06/03/2025, subject to change and availability. Provided by Co-op Holidays, ATOL protected 11121.

10/03/2025

Good morning from Mid Wales… cannot believe how wonderful the weather has been here, snow forecast Weds & -4 ❄️☃️ - well it is only 10th March 🤪😂🤣

Here are a few wonderful holidays I spotted, enjoy 👍😊

Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam including 2026/207 dates 🏯🎎🌴

Explore the wonders of Southeast Asia with a journey through Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam, offering a perfect mix of culture, history, and unforgettable adventures.

✨ Highlights

• Discover Bangkok's majestic Grand Palace and the enormous Reclining Buddha

• Spend time with the Kok Sangke community in Cambodia

• Discover the timeless beauty of Angkor Wat

• Enjoy a dinner accompanied by an enchanting Apsara dance show.

• Marvel at Cambodia's Royal Palace

• Fast boat journey along the Mekong River from Cambodia to Vietnam

• Boat ride to the fascinating floating markets

• Discover the impressive Cu Chi Tunnels in Vietnam

2025

📆 16th June, £2926pp

📆 26th August, £2980pp

📆 14th September, £2816pp

📆 15thOctober, £2879pp

📆 5th November, £2966pp

2026

📆 14th January, £3036pp

📆 24th February -15th March, £3450pp

📆 April, £3513pp

📆 May / June / Sept, £3263pp

📆 20th October – 31st October, £3450pp

📆 November – 10th December, £3325pp

2027

📆 10th January – 31st March, £3738pp

📆 April, £3800pp

📆 May / June / September, £3613pp

📆 July / August, £3988pp

What’s Included

✈ Return flights to Bangkok

🗣 Local English-speaking guides throughout

🚖 Return airport transfers, private ground transfers, private boat trip, speedboat trip and flight from Ho Chi Minh to Bangkok

🏨 Accommodation: 13- or 14-nights total duration (including 1 or 2 nights on return flights) - 12 nights in hotels: 2 nights Bangkok, 1-night Battambang, 3 nights Siem Reap, 1 night Phnom Penh, 1 night Chau Doc, 1 night Can Tho, 1 night Ho Chi Minh and 2 nights Bangkok

🍽 12 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 2 special dinners (dinner with Aspara dance show, and dinner on La Perle D'Orient on the Saigon River)

👉 Secure this amazing tour with £59pp deposit

🌐 Bookable online. Alternative dates and durations available. Simply search for a 12-night duration for pricing to show.

✅ ATOL Protected

🌳 We plant a tree for every passenger who travels with us*

🌻 This holiday comes with an automatic donation to , who help children facing serious challenges, to take a break too.

*Via our Climate Impact Partner Ecologi. T&Cs apply. Prices correct as of 05/03/2025, subject to change and availability, based on 2 adults. Provided by Co-op Holidays, trading name of Co-operative Holidays Ltd. ATOL protected 11121

09/03/2025

11.00 Sunday morning, 9/3 sitting outside in Wales working… how lucky are we with the weather👍😊☀️

08/03/2025

❄️ Finland Ski Adventure – Book Your 2026 Getaway! ❄️

If you’ve never put on a pair of skis before, Pyhä’s is a great place to learn and fall in love with the snow. However, if you're an experienced skier, you can enjoy floating on the deep, powdery snow and taking a hit on the black runs. Don’t miss the Huttu-Ukko, which is the steepest slope in Finland and is used by the national ski team for training. ⛷️✨

✅ 6-day lift pass included 🎿
✅ Just 2 mins to lifts & ski school 🏫
✅ Private sauna to relax in 🔥
✅ Ski-in, ski-out convenience 🚠
✅ 7 nights – self-catering 🍽️
✅ Studio with sauna (Bunkbed, Double, or Twin beds) 🛏️
✅ Flights, hold & hand luggage, coach transfers included ✈️🛄

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Perfect for 2 adults & 2 children (under 12)

I've handpicked these modern PyhäLinna Apartments as well. Surrounded by winter wonderland scenery, they’re just a couple of minutes’ walk from the lifts and resort centre, and you’ll get a 6-day lift pass included for each person.

📅 Dates & Prices:
🗓 Sun 1 Feb 2026
📍 LGW: £2,944 for all 4 (£736pp)
📍 MAN: £2,970 for all 4 (£742.50pp)

💥 Half-Term Option – Sun 15 Feb 2026 💥
📍 LGW - KTT (2h 15m transfer): £6,026 (£1,506.50pp)
📍 MAN - KOA (3h 15m transfer): £6,026 (£1,506.50pp)

Tag your squad and contact me to start planning your ski adventure! ❄️⛷️ 👇

07/03/2025

Arrived….🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿With renovations going on at home, it’s nice to have a quiet & beautiful view to work from….. a break from the dust & noise 🪚🔨🔧🧰🪛

Here if you need me as always…. Xx

06/03/2025

Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam including 2026/2027 dates 🏯🎎🌴
Explore the wonders of Southeast Asia with a journey through Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam, offering a perfect mix of culture, history, and unforgettable adventures.

Highlights
✨ Discover Bangkok's majestic Grand Palace and the enormous Reclining Buddha
✨Spend time with the Kok Sangke community in Cambodia
✨ Discover the timeless beauty of Angkor Wat
✨ Enjoy a dinner accompanied by an enchanting Apsara dance show.
✨ Marvel at Cambodia's Royal Palace
✨ Fast boat journey along the Mekong River from Cambodia to Vietnam
✨ Boat ride to the fascinating floating markets
✨ Discover the impressive Cu Chi Tunnels in Vietnam

2025
📆 16th June, £2926pp
📆 26th August, £2980pp
📆 14th September, £2816pp
📆 15thOctober, £2879pp
📆 5th November, £2966pp

2026
📆 14th January, £3036pp
📆 24th February -15th March, £3450pp
📆 April, £3513pp
📆 May / June / Sept, £3263pp
📆 20th October – 31st October, £3450pp
📆 November – 10th December, £3325pp

2027
📆 10th January – 31st March, £3738pp
📆 April, £3800pp
📆 May / June / September, £3613pp
📆 July / August, £3988pp

What’s Included
✈ Return flights to Bangkok
🗣 Local English-speaking guides throughout
🚖 Return airport transfers, private ground transfers, private boat trip, speedboat trip and flight from Ho Chi Minh to Bangkok
🏨 Accommodation: 13- or 14-nights total duration (including 1 or 2 nights on return flights) - 12 nights in hotels: 2 nights Bangkok, 1-night Battambang, 3 nights Siem Reap, 1 night Phnom Penh, 1 night Chau Doc, 1 night Can Tho, 1 night Ho Chi Minh and 2 nights Bangkok
🍽 12 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 2 special dinners (dinner with Apsara dance show, and dinner on La Perle D'Orient on the Saigon River)

👉 Secure this amazing tour with £59pp deposit. Contact me to book today!
✅ ATOL Protected

T&Cs apply. Prices correct as of 05/03/2025, subject to change and availability, based on 2 adults. Provided by Co-op Holidays, trading name of Co-operative Holidays Ltd. ATOL protected 11121

05/03/2025

Wishing all my folk away at the moment a wonderful time, this will be my beautiful work place from tomorrow until the 17th minus the snow to recharge the batteries.Have fun everyone - here if you need me as always 👍😊