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Karen Thornton - Gold Travel Counsellor With over 30 years experience as a luxury travel planner, I am your go-to expert for bespoke, high-end travel plans. Contact me for your consultation.

I specialise in crafting bucket list adventures, unforgettable experiences, and intricate itineraries.

Are you watching ‘Amazing Hotels, Life Beyond the Lobby on BBC2 right now? Wilderness Hotel Inari, set on the shores of ...
21/12/2024

Are you watching ‘Amazing Hotels, Life Beyond the Lobby on BBC2 right now?

Wilderness Hotel Inari, set on the shores of Lake Inari in Finnish Lapland, offers a perfect blend of rustic charm and modern comfort. Enjoy cozy cabins, Lappish culture, and unforgettable views of the Northern Lights for a truly magical Arctic escape. Looks amazing doesn’t it?

Now is the time to book Lapland for next year and I’ve booked ALL the trips from Santa visits, to multi generational family trips for Christmas, to adult adventure and adult romance, real igloos, glass igloos and everything in between. I’ve been twice too…

So whatever your Lapland trip, then I’m your girl! Get in touch now and let’s plan the trip of your dreams….

☎️ 01752 590075
📧 [email protected]

🎬✨ Inspired by the new Mufasa: The Lion King film?Embark on a one-of-a-kind safari adventure and witness the magic of wi...
21/12/2024

🎬✨ Inspired by the new Mufasa: The Lion King film?

Embark on a one-of-a-kind safari adventure and witness the magic of wild lions in their natural habitat!

Picture yourself waking to the sounds of the savannah, exploring breathtaking landscapes, and encountering majestic lions—just as if you’ve stepped into Mufasa’s world. From luxurious accommodations to a custom-made itinerary, I’ll help you create an adventure that feels straight out of a movie.

Ready to bring your Lion King dreams to life? Let’s plan your unforgettable journey today! 🦁

I’m ’Hero from of the Week’ this week!  Picked from all TCs for the review of all reviews! Check it out. Get your enquir...
20/12/2024

I’m ’Hero from of the Week’ this week!

Picked from all TCs for the review of all reviews!

Check it out. Get your enquiries in to the ‘hero of the week’ for the best service. You know you want to!

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all my clients, friends and followers. Keeping it short and sweet.  You are all ...
20/12/2024

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all my clients, friends and followers.

Keeping it short and sweet. You are all brilliant and I hope you have a peaceful and joyous festive break with your loved ones. Thank you all so much for your support in 2024.

As always I’ll be here for anyone travelling but for new enquiries I’ll be back at my desk officially on Monday 30th.

🎄🤶🏻🎅🏼🎄🤶🏻🎅🏼🍾🎊🎉🧀

The BA and Virgin New Year sales have started! Contact me for more details and to make your bookings. They’re on through...
20/12/2024

The BA and Virgin New Year sales have started!

Contact me for more details and to make your bookings. They’re on throughout January, and because I’m a fab travel agent I’ll be contacting any clients already booked with upgrade offers today at the sale prices so they can take advantage too even though they’re already booked.

Bet your online or high street agent doesn’t do this! 😉

☎️ 01752 590075
📧 [email protected]

Just getting ready to put the finishing touches on 2 of the most random bookings for clients today. Booking no.  1 is a ...
19/12/2024

Just getting ready to put the finishing touches on 2 of the most random bookings for clients today.

Booking no. 1 is a rail holiday from Plymouth next summer visiting
Strasbourg
Munich
Ljubljana
Lake Bled
Budapest, flying home and train back to Plymouth

And no. 2 is
15 regular clients off to Romania for a walking and bear watching adventure

Could these booking be any more random…? I love it! Keep on challenging me to come up with these amazing adventures.

What’s the most random place you’ve ever been?

I really want to do this next year! 🌟 2025 ENCHANTING RHINE AND YULETIDE MARKETS RIVER CRUISE 🌟💛 5 DAYS FROM £999PP 💛Dis...
17/12/2024

I really want to do this next year!

🌟 2025 ENCHANTING RHINE AND YULETIDE
MARKETS RIVER CRUISE 🌟

💛 5 DAYS FROM £999PP 💛

Discover the magical ambience of Germany's traditional Christmas markets whilst travelling down through the Rhine Gorge

INCLUDES:
🥂 Free Superior drinks package on your cruise
⚓️ 4 nights on board a five-star ship
✈ Return flights & transfers or return Eurostar & transfers
🎄 4 visits & tours
🍴 Full board dining
☕ Complimentary on-board tea & coffee
📲 Free on-board Wi-Fi
💁 Expert Riviera Cruise Director & Concierge
📍 All port charges & airport taxes
🧰 Checked luggage

VISIT:
🎄 Cologne
🎄 Rudesheim
🎄 Koblenz
🎄 Bonn

Flights available from various departure points
✈ London Heathrow, London Stansted, Manchester, Newcastle, Birmingham, Dublin & Edinburgh ✈

🚝 Travel on Eurostar with regional connections to London St Pancras

2025 Prices from:
📆 17 December from only £999pp
📆 13, 14 or 15 December from only £1,099pp
📆 03, 05, 06, 07, 09 or 10 December from only £1,149pp

Subjech to availability. Based on 2 adults sharing. Deposit £350.

Contact me to book!

☎️ 01752 590075
📧 [email protected]

🚂 All aboard for Canada’s Rocky Mountaineer & Alaskan Cruise! 🌲🦅Majestic mountains, turquoise lakes, and enchanting wild...
13/12/2024

🚂 All aboard for Canada’s Rocky Mountaineer & Alaskan Cruise! 🌲🦅

Majestic mountains, turquoise lakes, and enchanting wildlife await in Canada’s stunning Rockies. Glide through towering glaciers and wildflower meadows before embarking on a seven-night Alaskan cruise. From the breathtaking Inside Passage to historic ports like Skagway and Ketchikan, this is scenic travel at its finest.

16 DAYS FROM £5499PP

(Based on 10/05/25)

Other departures between May 2025 and September 2026

Deposit: £750pp

AT A GLANCE

• 7 nights on MS Koningsdam

• Return flights & transfers

• Programme of daily tours & visits

• Rocky Mountaineer train (2 days, incl selected drinks & staff gratuities)

• 2 breakfasts and 2 lunches, plus full board on MS Koningsdam

• Expert Tour Manager

• Checked luggage

• 7 nights in in three to four-star accommodation

ITINERARY

Day 1 – Arrival in Calgary

Day 2 – Calgary

Day 3 – Banff

Day 4 – Banff free day

Day 5 – Rocky Mountaineer Train

Day 6 – Vancouver

Day 7 – Vancouver

Day 8 – Embark MS Koningsdam

Day 9 – At sea

Day 10 – Juneau

Day 11 – Skagway

Day 12 – Glacier Bay

Day 13 – Ketchikan

Day 14 – At Sea

Day 15 – Return home

Day 16 – Arrive home

Departure Airport – London Heathrow Airport

Contact me for more details.

☎️ 01752 590075
📧 [email protected]

Stuck on what to buy this year?  Don’t panic, I’ve got your back!For the person who already has everything (yes I'm look...
12/12/2024

Stuck on what to buy this year? Don’t panic, I’ve got your back!

For the person who already has everything (yes I'm looking at YOU!), give the gift of TRAVEL! 🌍✈️

🎟 Gift vouchers available and ready to roll! And the best part? They’re electronic, so even if you’re a last-minute legend, you’re still winning. 😉

No more boring socks or candles. Give memories, not things. Because plane tickets beat slippers any day. 🛫✨

DM me to order yours now!

☎️ 01752 590075
📧 [email protected]

THE BLUE WHALE: DID YOU KNOW THAT YOU CAN OBSERVE THE BIGGEST ANIMAL IN THE WORLD IN THE ATLANTIC WATERS OF THE AZORES?🐋...
12/12/2024

THE BLUE WHALE: DID YOU KNOW THAT YOU CAN OBSERVE THE BIGGEST ANIMAL IN THE WORLD IN THE ATLANTIC WATERS OF THE AZORES?

🐋 Direct flights from London Heathrow with British Airways

🐋 7 nights' at the 4-star Marina Atlantico Hotel, Ponta Delgada (Bed & Breakfast)

🐋 Includes return transfers

🐋 Four three-hour whale and dolphin watching trips

🐋 From £1,700 perperson (based on 2 sharing)

The Azores is renowned for whale sightings. April and May are by far the best months to go, when baleen whales are migrating through these Atlantic waters and there is the opportunity to see the magnificent blue whale - the largest animal in the world, with its heart the size of a piano and its tongue weighing 2.7 tons.

Accompanied by experienced marine biologists, eagle-eyed travellers might spot fin, humpback, s***m, sei, mink and pilot whales. Plus, there’s a chance to see Bottlenose, Atlantic spotted, Striped and Risso dolphin.

Contact me to enquire about this amazing trip!

☎️ 01752 590075
📧 [email protected]

12/12/2024

🎉 30 Years of Going Beyond 🎉

For three incredible decades, Travel Counsellors has been redefining what personal means in travel - offering personal service that goes beyond expectations. 🌍✈️

10,957 days (give or take) of creating experiences that are beyond customers' wildest dreams. More than 262,000 hours of building relationships that go beyond just being a travel partner. Countless miles covered to take customers beyond borders.
From reuniting a lost wedding ring across continents to helping a little girl see an active volcano before losing her sight—our stories are as unique as the holidays we create.

Here’s to 30 years of making dreams come true and striving to always go beyond.

Fantastic news from Exeter airport last night! ✈️ Exeter to Amsterdam ✈️ Daily flights starting 30th March 2025 😊🚗 This ...
11/12/2024

Fantastic news from Exeter airport last night!

✈️ Exeter to Amsterdam ✈️

Daily flights starting 30th March 2025

😊🚗 This is such exciting news for our local airport, and not only does it provide the return of a city break, but it also opens up connection opportunities to multiple worldwide destinations.

For more information:
☎️ 01752 590075
📧[email protected]




Our Officially Licensed 2025/26 NRMA Insurance Ashes Tours are now on sale! 🏏 We’ve selected the most luxurious hotels, ...
10/12/2024

Our Officially Licensed 2025/26 NRMA Insurance Ashes Tours are now on sale! 🏏 We’ve selected the most luxurious hotels, unmissable experiences, and the best seats in the house across all five hair-raising NRMA Insurance Ashes Tests to guarantee you a cricket holiday of a lifetime.

DM me to secure your spot.

☎️ 01752 590075
📧[email protected]

BEAT THE JANUARY RUSH!!I’m compiling a list of lucky clients at the moment who usually book in January, helping them get...
09/12/2024

BEAT THE JANUARY RUSH!!

I’m compiling a list of lucky clients at the moment who usually book in January, helping them get in first when the offers and sales start flying in, so they’ll be at the front of the queue to secure their dream trips at the best price. Doesn’t that sound great?

If you’d like to be added to this exclusive list to ensure you too get exactly what you want for the best price and jump the queue, DM me now and I’ll see if I can squeeze you on, it’s filling up!

You can thank me later. 😉

☎️ 01752 590075
📧[email protected]

Brand new voyage for 2027!Book now and pay as you go! 🐧🐧Taste of Antarctica 🐧🐧Behold the stunning landscapes, vibrant wi...
07/12/2024

Brand new voyage for 2027!

Book now and pay as you go!

🐧🐧Taste of Antarctica 🐧🐧
Behold the stunning landscapes, vibrant wildlife, and icy waters of the Antarctic Peninsula. This unforgettable journey offers the perfect introduction to one of the most remote and beautiful regions on Earth, where every moment is filled with wonder and discovery.
🐧Observe extraordinary wildlife including penguins
🐋Search for orca and minke whales in the icy bays
🦭 Spot leopard seals resting on ice floes from our Zodiacs

❄️ Date: 11 Mar 2027 - 20 Mar 2027
❄️ Departing and returning to Ushuaia
❄️ Prices start from $11,676pp (£8,916.96pp based on 2/12/25 conversion rate)
❄️ No solo supplements available on this voyage!!

Flights extra - I can package for you if you’d like to extend your stay. Contact me to book your trip of a lifetime.

☎️ 01752 590075
📧 [email protected]

This weekend we celebrate and promote “Small Business Saturday”.As a small business we support and encourage one another...
07/12/2024

This weekend we celebrate and promote “Small Business Saturday”.

As a small business we support and encourage one another, we do our best to spend our money with independent retailers, cafes, restaurants and professional service providers.

So this weekend please think about your local high street, maybe support your friend that’s trying to create a living to provide for their family.

Remember, small business owners really care about you and your money and can’t wait to show you their value and what your custom means to them.

Thanks in advance for supporting

I need your help!  Big news. Santa is bringing me a new suitcase this year as sadly the   needed supergluing and WD40ing...
06/12/2024

I need your help! Big news.

Santa is bringing me a new suitcase this year as sadly the needed supergluing and WD40ing last time it was used so a replacement is needed.

I’m happy about this but sad too as many of you know, my trusty travel companion has been on many exciting journeys with me to all corners of the globe. But I can’t risk the safety of it any longer so I’m letting it go out on a high.

Now here’s where I need your help. Which one do I choose from these 2 bad boys…

Please help me decide and the one with the most votes in the comments below will be joining me for my new adventures in 2025!

I need your help!  Big news. Santa is bringing me a new suitcase this year as sadly the   needed supergluing and WD40ing...
06/12/2024

I need your help! Big news.

Santa is bringing me a new suitcase this year as sadly the needed supergluing and WD40ing last time it was used so a replacement is needed.

I’m happy about this but sad too as many of you know, my trusty travel companion has been on many exciting journeys with me to all corners of the globe. But I can’t risk the safety of it any longer so I’m letting it go out on a high. (The thought of my smalls escaping on the luggage belt is just too much! 😂)

Now here’s where I need your help. Which one do I choose from these 2 bad boys…

Please help me decide and the one with the most likes/comments will be joining me for my new adventures in 2025!

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Karen Thornton - Travel Counsellors

Hello there, my name is Karen and I want to thank you for visiting my page. I’m proud to be an independent Travel Counsellor who is ready and waiting to help with your travel plans. With almost 30 years experience in the travel industry I can’t imagine doing anything else, it really is my vocation in life!

I have been lucky enough to travel extensively throughout my career and honestly believe that travel really does broaden the mind. Some fond memories I have From my career include flying over the Grand Canyon for my 21st birthday, walking the Via Dolorosa in Jerusalem, hearing lions on safari from my tent in Kenya, kayaking the mangroves in Antigua, snorkelling in the Maldives and many more amazing experiences - all as part of my job!

I pride myself on taking the time to get to know my clients and to really understand their needs. Your holiday is the most important time of the year and I want to make sure any arrangements I make on your behalf exceed your expectations. All this with the backing of a great company with full financial protection so what are you waiting for - get in touch to see where you will end up!

And remember, don’t quit your day dream!