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Vanda Cowley Travel Counsellor I'm an Independent Travel Agent with over 35 years experience.

I'd love to help you find your dream holiday and can offer a personal service for all of your travel needs.

✨⛴Did you know you can sail direct from Southampton to favourite European destinations onboard the Disney Fantasy? For t...
27/01/2025

✨⛴Did you know you can sail direct from Southampton to favourite European destinations onboard the Disney Fantasy? For the 2025 summer school holidays, Disney Cruise Line have a range of magical three, four or five-night adventures direct from the UK to sunny France, Spain and Belgium. ✨⛴

If you could go to sleep and wake up in a new destination, where would you choose? With a Verandah Stateroom onboard a Disney Cruise, you can enjoy the thrill of pulling back the curtains each morning to reveal that day’s stunning destination – what could be more magical?

📅 31st July 2025
🚢 Roundtrip from Southampton, visiting La Coruna & Bilbao
🌙 5 nights in a
🍽 Full Board including Unlimited soft drinks and ice-cream

Prices from...
Family of 3 from £4,810
Family of 4 from £5,841
Family of 5 from £7,138

✨ Child fares available up to age 17! ✨

▪️Terms and conditions apply.
▪️Prices are subject to availability and can change.

Get in touch for your magical personalised quote ✨
Vanda 😊
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🛳 WOW! Check out this Incredible offer! 🛳😱 3rd & 4th Passenger SAIL FREE! Total Cabin Price for 4 Sharing is just £1198 ...
25/01/2025

🛳 WOW! Check out this Incredible offer! 🛳

😱 3rd & 4th Passenger SAIL FREE! Total Cabin Price for 4 Sharing is just £1198 😱

⚓️ Price Based on 2 Share From £599pp ⚓️

⚓️ UPGRADE to a balcony cabin - Total cost from only £399pp based on 4 Sharing ⚓️

🌲🇧🇧 DEAL OF THE DAY - SPEND CHRISTMAS IN SANDALS BARBADOS FROM JUST £2215pp 🇧🇧🌲 Swap Christmas Trees for Palm Trees this...
23/01/2025

🌲🇧🇧 DEAL OF THE DAY - SPEND CHRISTMAS IN SANDALS BARBADOS FROM JUST £2215pp 🇧🇧🌲

Swap Christmas Trees for Palm Trees this coming festive season, and enjoy Christmas dinner basking in the sunshine at 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗮𝗱𝗼𝘀.

Staying in a Caribbean Grand Luxe room, you will get to experience the epitome of luxury, indulging in mouth-watering cuisine at 11 restaurants accompanied by endless pours of your favourite drinks at 8 intimate bars.

Enjoy an abundance of activities, from beach parties to sailing and paddle boarding - all included in the price you pay! If 11 restaurants and 8 bars aren't enough, guests can make the most of the exclusive exchange privileges with neighbouring Sandals Royal Barbados, giving access to a total of 21 dining concepts and 14 bars.

𝙃𝙚𝙧𝙚'𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙙𝙚𝙖𝙡...

🇧🇧 Travel on 19th December 2025
🇧🇧 Staying in a Caribbean Grand Luxe room (other room types available)
🇧🇧 Return flights with Aer Lingus from Manchester
🇧🇧 7 nights all-inclusive just £2215
🇧🇧 Book today with just a £175pp deposit.
🇧🇧 Upgrade to a Club Level room at Sandals Royal Barbados from just £2459pp

Get in touch for your personalised quote ✨️
Vanda 😊
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🚨 Fare Reduction Alert!             Easter Weekend.!Fares you do NOT want to miss! 😱 Get them while you can! ⏳You can en...
23/01/2025

🚨 Fare Reduction Alert!
Easter Weekend.!

Fares you do NOT want to miss! 😱 Get them while you can! ⏳

You can enjoy a 6-Day British Isles Adventure from only £399 per person! 🌍

🚢Regal Princess
📅18 APR 2025
✨ Inside Stateroom
🏰 Roundtrip from Southampton 🏰

Add 3rd & 4th guests from only £149 per person!

Vanda 😊
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Howdy partners! Is the cowboy life for you? Then take ride into the Wild West sunset and check-into Disney Hotel Cheyenn...
22/01/2025

Howdy partners! Is the cowboy life for you? Then take ride into the Wild West sunset and check-into Disney Hotel Cheyenne at Disneyland®️ Paris. Here there’s always some kind of action brewing, from hearty grub at The Chuck Wagon Café to country tunes at the Red Garter Saloon. Yee ha!

Get in touch for your personalised magical quote!
Vanda ✨️
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🛳 CRUISE DEAL OF THE DAY FAMILY OF FOUR! 🛳⚓️ Sail from Southampton 🚢 Celebrity Apex📅 17th July 2025🚢 9 Night Spain & Por...
22/01/2025

🛳 CRUISE DEAL OF THE DAY FAMILY OF FOUR! 🛳

⚓️ Sail from Southampton
🚢 Celebrity Apex
📅 17th July 2025
🚢 9 Night Spain & Portugal
🪟 Balcony Stateroom from £4338 per Family

Get in touch for your personalised quote ✨️
Vanda 😊
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🛳 Midweek Cruise Deal Alert! 🛳Get in touch for your personalised quote ✨️ Vanda 😊📧vanda.cowley@mytc.com
22/01/2025

🛳 Midweek Cruise Deal Alert! 🛳

Get in touch for your personalised quote ✨️
Vanda 😊
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🌟 Split, Hvar and the Delights of Dalmatia yacht cruise 🌊🚢🌺 8 days from only £1,899pp 🚢🌺Feel like a VIP as you anchor up...
21/01/2025

🌟 Split, Hvar and the Delights of Dalmatia yacht cruise 🌊

🚢🌺 8 days from only £1,899pp 🚢🌺

Feel like a VIP as you anchor up in the most picturesque little ports along the dazzling Dalmatian coast and step ashore with ease to soak up the charms and ambience of medieval towns unchanged in centuries and fascinating historic cities along the way 😍

What’s included:
• 7 nights aboard a 4* yacht
• Return flights & transfers
• 10 included experiences
• Swim stops in idyllic locations
• Daily breakfast, 5 lunches, and 2 dinners
• Expert Tour Manager throughout
• All port charges, airport taxes, and overseas transfers

New for 2025: Enjoy 2 FREE drinks with your included lunches and dinners onboard—choose from soft drinks, local wine, or beer!

📅 2025 departures:
• 17 May 2025 - from £1,999pp (Gatwick or Manchester)
• 24 May 2025 - from £2,099pp (Bristol or Stansted)
• 05 July 2025 - From £2,199pp (Bristol or Manchester)
• 12 July 2025 - from £2,099pp (Manchester or Heathrow)
• 4 Oct 2025 - from £1,899pp (Gatwick or Manchester)

*Prices are based on 2 adults sharing. Subject to availability. Alternative dates available.

Get in touch for your personalised quote ✨️
Vanda 😊
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Dreaming of Blue this Monday? 🩵Whether you're seeking the ethereal beauty of Iceland’s Blue Lagoon, the iconic blue dome...
20/01/2025

Dreaming of Blue this Monday? 🩵

Whether you're seeking the ethereal beauty of Iceland’s Blue Lagoon, the iconic blue domes of Santorini, or the historical charm of the Blue Mosque in Istanbul, I’ve got your next trip covered.

I'm here to craft bespoke travel experiences that are as unique as you are. I will ensure every detail is taken care of so you can focus on enjoying the azure wonders of our
world.

Ready to turn your Monday blues into a blue voyage? Get in touch with me today, and let's book your next blue-inspired trip!
🌍✈️

🌴Zanzibar 🌞4* All Inclusive 12 Nights from £2059pp21st September 20254* Reef & Beach ResortStandard RoomAll InclusiveStr...
20/01/2025

🌴Zanzibar 🌞
4* All Inclusive
12 Nights from £2059pp

21st September 2025
4* Reef & Beach Resort
Standard Room
All Inclusive

Stroll across the elegantly crafted wooden bridge, through the resort's lush tropical mangrove forest, leading you to one of the island's most stunning coastal stretches.
Located directly on the beach, Relax with multiple swimming pools, pool bars, a magical Jetty bar, and a 300-metre-long sun terrace where guests can relax on comfortable sunbeds while taking in breathtaking ocean views.
4.5* Tripadvisor Rating & Travellers Choice Award Winner for Tripadvisor 2024

Based on 2 Adults Sharing
Manchester from £2059pp
Heathrow from £2198pp

Single Supplement from £479

Package Includes:
International Flights with 23kgs Baggage
Return Private Airport Transfers
£125pp Deposit

Get in touch for your personalised quote ✨️
Vanda 😊
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🏖 SANDALS DEALS OF THE DAY  🌞FIVE RESORTS FOR LESS THAN £2K IN THE SALE! ✈️A selection of our best Caribbean deals for 2...
17/01/2025

🏖 SANDALS DEALS OF THE DAY 🌞FIVE RESORTS FOR LESS THAN £2K IN THE SALE! ✈️

A selection of our best Caribbean deals for 2025 departures, all under £2000 per person. Take your pick from Jamaica, Saint Lucia or Antigua.
Prices include current promo code of 𝗦𝗔𝗩𝗘𝟭𝟮𝟱 to save £𝟭𝟮𝟱 off per booking, PLUS all 2025 departures also receive 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 UK airport No.1 Lounge Passes. Book by 4 February 2025.

Get in touch for your personalised quote ✨️
Vanda 😊
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🌍 16-day South Africa tour from only £2,849 pp 🇿🇦Embark on an unforgettable journey through South Africa—a destination t...
17/01/2025

🌍 16-day South Africa tour from only £2,849 pp 🇿🇦

Embark on an unforgettable journey through South Africa—a destination that offers everything from majestic mountains to vibrant wildlife, stunning coastlines, world-renowned winelands, and so much more!

What’s Included:
🏨 3-4 star accommodation
✈️ Return flights from Heathrow & transfers
⭐ A full programme of daily tours & excursions
🍴 18 meals: 13 breakfasts, 2 lunches & 3 dinners
💁 Expert Tour Manager

Tour Highlights:
- 🇿🇦 Explore the historic Zulu War battlefields of Isandlwana and Rorke's Drift with a specialist guide
- 🦁 Experience a full-day guided safari in the iconic Kruger National Park
- 🍷 Stay in the Western Cape’s Winelands, including a cellar tour and wine tasting
- 🏙 Spend three nights in the vibrant city of Cape Town
- 🐧 Visit the legendary Cape of Good Hope and Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens
- 🎟 Explore Johannesburg’s Apartheid Museum
- 🏞 Marvel at the breathtaking Blyde River Canyon, the third-largest in the world
- 🐳 Head to Hermanus for the world’s best on-shore whale watching
- 🥰 Enjoy a scenic drive through the beautiful landscapes of Eswatini
- ✈️ Take an internal flight along the stunning Garden Route

📆 2025 Dates & Pricing
- 05 Mar 2025: From £3,049pp
- 05 May 2025: From £3,049pp
- 11 Jun 2025: From £2,849pp
- 09 Jul 2025: From £2,849pp
- 06 Aug 2025: From £3,299pp
- 08 Sep 2025: From £3,499pp
- 08 Oct 2025: From £3,499pp
- 22 Oct 2025: From £3,349pp
- 12 Nov 2025: From £3,249pp

📆 2026 Dates & Pricing
- 28 Jan 26: From £3,579pp
- 01 Apr 26: From £3,529pp
- 22 Apr 26: From £3,529pp
- 10 Mar 26: From £3,519pp
- 05 May 26: From £3,439pp
- 08 Jul 26: From £3,199pp
- 08 Sep 26: From £3,589pp
- 21 Sep 26: From £3,589pp

⭐ Deposit: £350pp

Subject to availability. Based on 2 adults sharing.

Get in touch for your personalised quote ✨️
Vanda 😊
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🛳 9 Night Italian Riviera & France Cruise 🛳✈️ Fly direct from Birmingham 🧳 Luggage included🚗 Transfers included ⛴️ Celeb...
16/01/2025

🛳 9 Night Italian Riviera & France Cruise 🛳
✈️ Fly direct from Birmingham
🧳 Luggage included
🚗 Transfers included
⛴️ Celebrity Equinox
🗓️ 13th May 2025
🫶🏻 Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy
🫶🏻 Naples
🫶🏻 At Sea
🫶🏻 Florence/Pisa (Overnight)
🫶🏻 Portofino
🫶🏻 Nice (Villefranche)
🫶🏻 Provence
🫶🏻 At Sea
🫶🏻 Barcelona

✨ Interior Stateroom from only £1️⃣5️⃣0️⃣0️⃣pp

⭐️ Prices based on direct Birmingham flights
💵 Includes $150 OBC per stateroom for Interior & Oceanview or $300 for Balcony and above categories for a limited time! 💵

Get in touch for your personalised quote ✨️
Vanda 😊
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🌒THIS IS A VERY SPECIAL 2026 CELEBRITY APEX SAILING! 🌒 Witness a total solar eclipse on board Celebrity Apex whilst in L...
16/01/2025

🌒THIS IS A VERY SPECIAL 2026 CELEBRITY APEX SAILING! 🌒

Witness a total solar eclipse on board Celebrity Apex whilst in La Coruna, Spain! 🌒

😍 Just imagine witnessing this special event from the Magic Carpet, The Rooftop Garden, The Sunset Bar, The Resort Deck or even from your own Balcony! With the unique outward facing design of Celebrity Apex there’s no better way to experience this! 😍

🗓️ 1st August 2026 - 14 nights
🇬🇧 Sailing from Southampton

🤩 Southampton
🤩 Relax at sea
🤩 Porto (Leixoes), Portugal
🤩 Lisbon, Portugal
🤩 Relax at sea
🤩 Palma De Mallorca, Spain
🤩 Barcelona, Spain
🤩 Ibiza Spain
🤩 Relax at sea
🤩 Malaga, Spain
🤩 Relax at sea
🤩 La Coruna (Solar Eclipse!), Spain
🤩 Bilbao, Spain
🤩 Relax at sea
🤩 Southampton

✨ Interior from only £2️⃣5️⃣8️⃣9️⃣pp

✨ Oceanview from only £2️⃣8️⃣3️⃣9️⃣pp

✨ Balcony from only £3️⃣3️⃣4️⃣9️⃣pp

💵 LIMITED TIME BONUS OBC! receive $150 OBC per stateroom for Interior & Oceanview or $300 per stateroom for Balcony & above categories! 💵

Get in touch for your personalised quote ✨️
Vanda 😊
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🏯🇨🇳 Classic China Small Group Signature Tour 🇨🇳🏯Embark on an unforgettable journey across China, one of the world’s most...
14/01/2025

🏯🇨🇳 Classic China Small Group
Signature Tour 🇨🇳🏯

Embark on an unforgettable journey across China, one of the world’s most fascinating countries steeped in rich history and culture. Explore world-renowned landmarks and dive deep into China’s incredible heritage

At a glance:
- 🗓️ 14-day escorted tour
- 🏨 4-star hand-picked hotels
- 🎟️ 15 included experiences
- ✈️ Return flights & transfers
- 🍽️ Daily breakfast, 7 lunches & 2 dinners
- 👨‍💼 Expert Riviera Tour Manager guiding you throughout

🌟 Enjoy the more exclusive atmosphere of travelling in a small group with an average of 22 guests 🌟

Highlights:
- ♦️See some of China's most famous sites, including The Great Wall of China, the Terracotta Army and the Forbidden City
- ♦️Meet the conservationist at Chengdu Panda Breeding and Research Centre and see its furry residents up close
- ♦️Travel on the highspeed train to Chengdu and Xi’an
-♦️Visit the beautiful gardens of the Summer Palace in Beijing and Yuyuan Gardens in Shanghai
-♦️Venture underground into Reed Flute Cave to see its impressive array of stalactites and stalagmites
-♦️Enjoy the perfect introduction to Shanghai with a river cruise along the Huangpu River

Departure Dates & Prices:
- 🗓️ 17 Jun 2025: From £3,599pp (Heathrow)
- 🗓️ 09 Sep 2025: From £3,999pp (Manchester)
- 🗓️ 16 Sep 2025: From £3,699pp (Heathrow)
- 🗓️ 03 Mar 2026: From £3,399pp (Heathrow or Manchester)
- 🗓️ 14 Apr 2026: From £3,499pp (Heathrow or Manchester)
- 🗓️ 12 May 2026: From £3,599pp (Heathrow or Manchester)
- 🗓️ 08 Sep 2026: From £3,799pp (Heathrow or Manchester)
- 🗓️ 10 Nov 2026: From £3,399pp (Heathrow or Manchester)

Subject to availability. Based on 2 adults sharing.

Get in touch for your personalised quote ✨️

Vanda 😊
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🌞✈️ Just a little reminder from me.... not only can I tailor make your perfect holiday, I can book you with all of these...
13/01/2025

🌞✈️ Just a little reminder from me.... not only can I tailor make your perfect holiday, I can book you with all of these well known brands too and lots more!

Get in touch for your personalised quote ✨️

Vanda 😊
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🇮🇹 From the charming streets of Sorrento to the legendary Amalfi Coast, explore one of Europe’s most stunning regions. W...
10/01/2025

🇮🇹 From the charming streets of Sorrento to the legendary Amalfi Coast, explore one of Europe’s most stunning regions. Wander cobbled streets, admire dramatic cliffs, and soak in Mediterranean beauty.🏖
Uncover history with visits to ancient Pompeii, where Vesuvius looms large, and sail to Capri, a timeless haven of elegance. This is a journey through culture, scenery, and centuries of wonder.☀️

SICILY TOUR 8 DAYS FROM £1579PP
Based on 22/10/25
Other departures between April and October 2025
AT A GLANCE
· Direct flights from 7 UK airports with no regional supplements and transfers
· 7 nights in four-star hand-picked hotels
· 6 included experiences
· Daily breakfast and dinner, plus 1 light lunch
· Expert Riviera Tour Manager looking after you throughout
· Checked luggage
· Free Wi-Fi in the hotels
· All additional hotel taxes
· New smaller group sizes for 2025*
ITINERARY
Day 1 – Arrival in Sicily
Day 2 – Valley of the Temples
Day 3 – Piazza Amerina & Taormina
Day 4 –Taormina
Day 5 – Mount Etna
Day 6 – Free day
Day 7 – Syracuse
Day 8 – Return home
DEPARTURE AIRPORTS:
- London Gatwick
- London Stansted
- Bristol
- Leeds Bradford
- Manchester
- Edinburgh
- Birmingham

Get in touch for your personalised quote ✨️
Vanda 😊
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🇯🇲 DEAL OF THE DAY - AUTUMN IN JAMAICA WITH PREMIUM FLIGHTS, LOUNGE PASSES AND A SANDALS BUTLER SUITE JUST £2549pp 🇯🇲 Th...
09/01/2025

🇯🇲 DEAL OF THE DAY - AUTUMN IN JAMAICA WITH PREMIUM FLIGHTS, LOUNGE PASSES AND A SANDALS BUTLER SUITE JUST £2549pp 🇯🇲

This September, experience a taste of true Caribbean charm with an unforgettable getaway to Sandals Ochi.

Sitting right on the water's edge, this resort brings you closer than ever to the Caribbean.

This luxury escape begins with comfort and ease from the moment you step on the plane, as this all-inclusive package also includes return Premium Economy flights, direct to Jamaica.

At the resort, you’ll stay in a One Bedroom Poolside 𝗕𝘂𝘁𝗹𝗲𝗿 Villa Suite, where your every need is anticipated with your own personal butler. Whether you are chasing adventure or craving pure relaxation, Sandals Ochi has it covered - Caribbean style.

𝙃𝙚𝙧𝙚'𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙙𝙚𝙖𝙡...

🇯🇲 Staying in a One Bedroom Poolside Butler Villa Suite

🇯🇲 Travel on 15, 17, 19 or 22 September 2025

🇯🇲 Including return 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗶𝘂𝗺 𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝘆 flights with British Airways from London Gatwick

🇯🇲 7 nights, all-inclusive just £2549pp

🇯🇲 Book today with just a £175pp low deposit.

Get in touch for your personalised quote ✨️
Vanda
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