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25/11/2023

Dora the explorer in Africa vibes 😂😂😂

Sense of Africa, South Africa

20/10/2023

Hotel Highlight: Raya Heritage Chiang Mai

Thailand 🇹🇭

Food is a highlight. Khu Khao the signature restaurant serves rustic cuisine inspired by the rice-based culture of the Golden Triangle and the countries that border northern Thailand, with locally sourced ingredients and seasonal menus. What’s more the Laan Cha Tea Terrace with its river views, serves light seasonal dishes and afternoon teas, and the Riverside Baan Ta Lounge and Lawn has light evening meals and cocktails.

Sound delicious? Contact us today for more information and/or prices 💜

19/10/2023

Hotel Highlight: Raya Heritage Chiang Mai

There’s more to Raya Heritage than hiding yourself away, tempting though that is. Half- and full-day excursions to temples, markets, villages and national parks are on offer, as are the likes of ethical elephant experiences, jungle walks, rock climbing and rafting. Additionally, you benefit from a complimentary shuttle throughout the day to Chiang Mai’s old town with its ancient temples and fabulous craft boutiques.

Fancy an adventure? Contact us for more information and/or costings?

18/10/2023

Hotel Highlight: Raya Heritage Chiang Mai

Thailand 🇹🇭

It’s a location totally in keeping with the hotel’s emphasis on living in balance with nature and the local community. The 38 suites – all with terraces and river views, and some with their own pool – come with beautifully curated one-off artefacts, accessories, and furnishings sourced from local artisans, including handwoven textiles and wood carvings.

Contact us for more information and/or prices.

17/10/2023

Hotel Highlight: Raya Heritage Chiang Mai

Thailand 🇹🇭

Also among the Leading Hotels of the World, this gorgeous all-suite boutique ‘river sanctuary’ truly takes our breath away with its clean, contemporary take on traditional Thai design, its super-calming spa drawing on regional healing techniques, and its serene setting on the banks of the Ping.

Want a traditional Thai break? Contact us today for more information and/or prices 💜

16/10/2023

River and expedition cruises are both growing in popularity. Usually very luxurious, the small ships sailing the Rhine, Danube, and many other iconic waterways of Europe have the advantage of taking you to the heart of your destination for immediate immersion in local culture. They’re also easily reached via a short flight or perhaps a leisurely train ride from the UK. River cruise devotees love the food, the ambience, the tranquillity, and the relaxation they offer at any time of year - perhaps to see some of Europe’s atmospheric Christmas markets.

More and more travellers are also wising up to the joys of seeing some of the world’s most awe-inspiring landscapes – including the glaciers and fjords of the Arctic and Antarctica – from the comfort and full-on luxury of a ship. This burgeoning trend for seeing wild places with soul has been awakened by the development of purpose-built, strengthened ice-ships, some using environmentally-friendly battery-powered propulsion to help conserve the gorgeous landscapes they visit.

Such sailings have expert teams who will take you out by Zodiac or kayak, on guided hikes and by other means to get you under the skin of these remarkable destinations, and sailings also host talks and workshops by eminent experts in the likes of wildlife and ocean preservation so you can come away having really learnt something.

14/10/2023

Hotel Highlight: The RESERVE Experience at OZEN BOLIFUSHI

The Maldives 🇲🇻

The breathtaking overwater spa hosts treatments using coconut oil produced on the island itself and incorporates ancient Ayurvedic techniques. You can also sign up for open-air yoga, and your package includes one complimentary personal training session and a whole array of fitness classes, including circuit-training on the beach.

Alternatively, grab a snorkel, mask, and flippers any time you’re in the mood to discover the marine life inhabiting the waters around the island. Then there are free bikes for exploring the island at your own pace, and junior guests can get dressed up as pirates to enjoy a special Treasure Trail in search of local plants and wildlife.

Sound like your type of holiday? Contact us for more information/prices 💜

13/10/2023

Hotel Highlight: Rayavadee Krabi

Thailand 🇹🇭

The food is as glorious as the accommodation and the setting, in laidback Raya Dining with its global grills, including locally sourced seafood and top cuts of meat, or try Krua Phranang, a romantic Thai restaurant with views over the beach, limestone cliffs, and outlying islands. Don’t miss the poolside Raitalay Terrace with its Asian-inspired cuisine and beach views or dine in the unique beachside Grotto. This special venue is located in Rayavadee's private limestone cave and is only available to guests staying at the resort.

Has this got your tastebuds going? Contact us today for more information and/or prices 💜

12/10/2023

You don’t have to fly to enjoy the cruise holiday of a lifetime. The popularity of sailing from the UK has increased hugely in recent years, with almost two million people a year now choosing to depart from a British port.

The sheer variety of destinations available from UK ports means there’s something for every kind of cruise fan or newcomer to this kind of holiday, while generous luggage allowances means you can pack as much as you like, as well as shopping to your heart’s content while you’re away, both onboard and in your destinations. You’ll also avoid all the potential disadvantages of travelling from an airport, such as flight delays and long security queues. Some cruise lines even offer private transfers to your port for the ultimate relaxing start to your holiday.

Popular itineraries on round-trips from Southampton, Portsmouth, and a variety of other British ports include the Mediterranean, the Canary Islands, the Norwegian fjords, and the Baltics, but you can go as far as the USA or the Caribbean and back, and there is also a choice of round-the-world cruises departing from, and returning to, the UK.

11/10/2023

Hotel Highlight: The RESERVE Experience at OZEN BOLIFUSHI

This is a place for indulgence without worrying about the bill, with four à la carte restaurants that between them offer an array of cuisines based on the freshest ingredients from the chefs’ organic garden, including herbs and micro-greens. The resort’s signature restaurant, multi-sensory ORIGINE, focuses on the finest seafood paired with vintages from an amazing wine library.

There’s Tradition Saffron with its Indian heritage recipes. Toes-in-the-sand Sangu Beach and Bar serving authentic Middle Eastern cuisine, while hosting live music and performances by resident artists late into the night. And all-day global dining on the beachfront at Vista del Mar. For a special treat, ask about sandbank picnics, sunrise breakfasts, intimate beach dining in front of your villa, and other bespoke private dining experiences.

Fancy eating like Royalty on your next trip? Contact us for more information and/or prices 💜

10/10/2023

Hotel Highlight: Rayavadee Krabi

Thailand 🇹🇭

There’s plenty to explore nearby: reefs rich in colourful marine life, Poda, Chicken, and Hong islands with their pristine beaches and strange rock formations, and iconic Phi Phi Island is just a 35-minute speedboat ride away. Krabi Town's morning market is well worth a stroll, and there are brilliant activities including kayaking along the green waterways of Ta Lane’s mangrove forests.

Does this sound like something you’d like to experience? Contact us today for more information and/or prices 💜

09/10/2023

All-suite ships, state-of-the-art spas, Michelin-starred dining, private chauffeur-driven transport to your port, and appearances by celebrity guests… These are just some of the luxe offerings you can expect from the high-end cruise operators.

Some cruise lines have focused on developing incredible yacht-style vessels from which you can discover the world’s finest destinations – their size means they can enter smaller ports and often less crowded destinations. Many of these take passengers to exclusive, hard-to-access parts of the world, combining creature comforts with discovery of wild places.

We work with luxury cruise lines in all spheres of the industry, from thrilling expeditions to elegant river cruises, from classic Mediterranean itineraries to iconic Atlantic crossings and remote, bespoke adventures in far-flung destinations including Australia.

07/10/2023

Hotel Highlight: The RESERVE Experience at OZEN BOLIFUSHI

The Maldives 🇲🇻

Tucked away in a corner of the South Malé Atoll, OZEN RESERVE BOLIFUSHI assures utter seclusion in 90 overwater or beachfront villas and suites, all with a pool and direct beach or lagoon access. They include seven Private Ocean RESERVES with waterslides into the ocean and their own jetties. The resort has also been cleverly designed to embrace the island’s raw tropical beauty, with thatched roofs, garden pools, cascading walls, rainforest-green marble in the pools, stone tiles, and handwoven wallpapers.

Sound amazing? Contact us today for information/prices 💜

06/10/2023

Hotel Highlight: Rayavadee Krabi

Thailand 🇹🇭

One of the prestigious Leading Hotels of the World portfolio, this is a fairly intimate tropical resort with very special, indeed award-winning, architecture evoking the atmosphere of a southern Thai village. Accommodation is in unique two-storey circular pavilions and villas scattered throughout the coconut groves, some with private pools. The biggest have three bedrooms, making Rayavadee a great choice for multigenerational holidays or other gatherings with family or friends.

Does this sound like a place you’d want to stay in? Contact us today for more information and/or prices 💜

05/10/2023

Big cruises’ are having a boom as many people catch up with those once-in-a-lifetime experiences that were put on hold for a couple of years, including round-the-world itineraries – one of the best ways to take in several bucket-list destinations without the hassle of visas, customs, transport, and language barriers.

But for those who don’t yet have the time for this kind of epic journey, there are other options, including classic transatlantic journeys to New York City and thrilling Pacific itineraries. Many are round-trips from the UK, while some are one-way to give you the option of flying home.

There are also regional cruises that focus on specific areas, including the Mediterranean Sea (which embraces smaller seas such as the Aegean, the Adriatic, and the Ionian), the Middle East, and the Caribbean. Such cruises may be aboard vast ships with incredible facilities that make them particularly attractive to families, some are designed for adults only, and some are aboard more traditional vessels.

We hand-pick our partners for a range of reasons – for their onboard experience, for offering iconic destinations as well as hidden gems, for immersive shore excursions, and for longer stays that allow you to encounter more of the wonderful history, arts, and local culture on offer.

04/10/2023

Hotel Highlight : The RESERVE Experience at OZEN BOLIFUSHI

Maldives 🇲🇻

Everything is taken care of with OZEN’s The Reserve Plan. It covers dining, top-shelf drinks, spa treatments (two 60-minute sessions per person for a six to nine-night stay), an array of activities and adventures, and use of the kids’ club with its family pool and the indoor-outdoor Teen Lounge. You even get your own hiyani or ‘shadow’ – a butler to tend to your every wish, 24 hours a day. And all this starts the moment you touch down at Malé Velana International Airport, where you’ll be escorted to the resort’s private lounge for a welcome drink and chilled towel while you wait for your luxury catamaran or speedboat transfer.

Interested? Contact us today for more information or prices 💜

03/10/2023

Hotel Highlight: Rayavadee Krabi

Thailand 🇹🇭

Like nowhere else on Earth, this southern gem has a truly fabulous location on the edge of Krabi's National Marine Park, amidst lush foliage, limestone cliffs, white-sand beaches, and the Andaman Sea. Rayavadee’s first resort and its flagship, it’s perfect for those who want to reconnect with nature.

Does this sound like the trip for you? Contact us for more information and/or prices 💜

02/10/2023

Seeing the world, or parts of it, by cruise is more popular than ever as ships and itineraries continually evolve. More people now appreciate just how wonderful it can be to sail from place to place, discovering several destinations in a single trip. Cruises present rare experiences to immerse in local cultures through a huge array of excursions and activities, while providing a real wow factor back on board.

Want more information on cruising? Contact us today!

30/09/2023

Travel Counsellors has been nominated for Best National Travel Retailer in the British Travel Awards 2023 🏆

Please vote for us by clicking on the link below. This will mean the world to our Travel Counsellors to be recognised for their hard work 🙌

👉 https://britishtravelawards.com/btaform.php?nomLink=276

20/10/2021

💜USA Update💜

19/10/2021

💜Disney's Enchanted Christmas💜

Can’t wait for Christmas? Then unwrap everything that makes it truly magical from as early as 7th November at Disney’s Enchanted Christmas. With the Disney® Parks transformed into the most enchanting of winter wonderlands and Disney Characters merry on festive spirit, ‘tis the perfect place to bring your nearest and dearest together. A heartwarming ho-ho-holiday you’ll never, ever forget.

15/10/2021

💜5* Luxury Maldives💜

£4,099 per person

😀Based on 2 adults
📅Departure 15 May 2022 for 7 nights
🛏Staying in an Over Water Villa on Half Board
✈Return flights from Manchester with Emirates & return seaplane transfers
Book by 30 November 2021

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☎01827740009 or 07730871669

13/10/2021

💜Valentine's Day in New York💜

£879 per person

🏨Hotel Edison, New York
😀Based on 2 adults
📅Departure 11 February 2022 for 5 nights
🛏Staying in a Double Room on Room Only
✈️Return flights from London Heathrow with Virgin Atlantic & return transfers

📧[email protected]
☎01827740009 or 07730871669

04/10/2021

💜Treasures of the Croatian Coast💜

Embark on a 22-night all-inclusive itinerary this October that embraces centuries of Mediterranean culture on a fascinating voyage across the Mediterranean to absorb the delights of the alluring Adriatic coast. Over three unforgettable weeks you’ll discover UNESCO World Heritage sites of Dubrovnik’s medieval walled city and Split’s Roman Diocletian’s Palace, spend time in Venice, and stop at the picturesque islands of Malta, Menorca and lesser-visited Kotor.

https://www.travelcounsellors.co.uk/Offers/Treasures-of-the-Croatian-Coast

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☎01827 740009 / 07730871669

This 22-night all-inclusive itinerary embraces centuries of Mediterranean culture on this fascinating voyage across the Mediterranean to absorb the delights of the alluring Adriatic coast. Over three unforgettable weeks you’ll discover UNESCO World Heritage sites of Dubrovnik’s medieval walled c...

01/10/2021

💜Islands and Coasts of the Mediterranean💜

Save up to £800 on this all-inclusive cruise that takes you to the Spanish, Italian and North African shores of the Mediterranean for a cultural immersion second to none. Over two and a half unforgettable weeks, you’ll be thrilled by the dynamic Catalonian capital Barcelona, the authentic working port of Salerno, bustling Palermo, and beguiling Tunis with its colourful old medina and the ancient ruins of Carthage.

https://www.travelcounsellors.co.uk/Offers/Islands-and-Coasts-of-the-Mediterranean

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☎01827 740009 / 07730871669

This 18-night all-inclusive cruise takes you to the Spanish, Italian and North African shores of the Mediterranean for a cultural immersion second to none. Over two and a half unforget-table weeks, you’ll be thrilled by the dynamic Catalonian capital Barcelona, the authentic working port of Salern...

29/09/2021

💜Spring 2022 in the British Isles offer💜

This 14-night all-inclusive itinerary circumnavigates Britain as well as hopping over to Ireland to bring you face to face with such disparate natural attractions as the Norfolk Broads, the Scottish Highlands, the Giant’s Causeway, the Isle of Skye and Dorset’s Jurassic Coast. You’ll also visit the compelling historic capitals of Edinburgh, Belfast and Dublin, each with its own distinct identity.

https://www.travelcounsellors.co.uk/Offers/Springtime-in-the-British-Isles

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☎01827 740009 / 07730871669

This 14-night all-inclusive itinerary circumnavigates Britain as well as hopping over to Ireland to bring you face to face with such disparate natural attractions as the Norfolk Broads, the Scottish Highlands, the Giant’s Causeway, the Isle of Skye and Dorset’s Jurassic Coast. You’ll also visi...

28/09/2021

💜Riddle of the Sands offer💜

This 7-night all-inclusive itinerary departing from Dover takes you cruising across the Wadden Sea, setting for the great espionage novels ‘Riddle of the Sands’. En route you’ll explore the heritage of Hamburg and Esbjerg, visit Emden at the mouth of the River Ems, and venture to the unique North Sea island and wildlife haven of tiny Heligoland.

https://www.travelcounsellors.co.uk/Offers/Riddle-of-the-Sands

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☎01827 470009 / 07730871669

This 7-night all-inclusive itinerary departing from Dover takes you cruising across the Wadden Sea, setting for the great espionage novels ‘Riddle of the Sands’. En route you’ll explore the heritage of Hamburg and Esbjerg, visit Emden at the mouth of the River Ems, and venture to the unique No...

27/09/2021

💜Blue Waters, Antigua offer💜

Looking forward to some winter sun? An off-the-beaten-track feel and serene vibe have led to this this long-established resort, with its secret coves, being voted Antigua and Barbuda’s Leading Hotel in the World Travel Awards for the last nine years. With 10% savings, now's the perfect time to book.

https://www.travelcounsellors.co.uk/Offers/Winter-sun-getaway-to-Antigua

📧[email protected]
☎01827 740009 / 07730871669

Looking forward to some winter sun? An off-the-beaten-track feel and serene vibe have led to this this long-established resort, with its secret coves, being voted Antigua and Barbuda’s Leading Hotel in the World Travel Awards for the last nine years, making it the ideal place for a mid-winter retr...

24/09/2021

💜Rendezvous, Saint Lucia Offer💜

Savour precious moments with your loved one within the sublime surroundings of Rendezvous, Saint Lucia. Enjoy the time you spend alone, under the sun and the stars, free from the shackles of work schedules and responsibilities, in an environment crafted especially for making your experience as memorable as possible.

Book now to enjoy 25% savings.

https://www.travelcounsellors.co.uk/Offers/Romantic-stay-in-Saint-Lucia

Savour precious moments with your loved one within the sublime surroundings of Rendezvous, Saint Lucia. Enjoy the time you spend alone, under the sun and the stars, free from the shackles of work schedules and responsibilities, in an environment crafted especially for making your experience as memor...

23/09/2021

💜Kenya Safari & Beach💜

It was so fun booking this amazing Kenyan safari & beach break for one of my favourite customers!

It was worth all the research to make sure we booked the perfect trip 🦁 🐆 🦏 🐘 🦬 🏝 Thank you so much for trusting me with it 💜