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Two best ever months since December 2023Quite chuffed with thatThank you so very much to my clients in helping me achiev...
03/10/2024

Two best ever months since December 2023
Quite chuffed with that
Thank you so very much to my clients in helping me achieve this milestone, and to the wider Travel Counsellors community for their help and support.

I have just celebrated 13 years with Travel Counsellors and visited Head Office yesterday to meet the staff and see old ...
26/09/2024

I have just celebrated 13 years with Travel Counsellors and visited Head Office yesterday to meet the staff and see old friends.
Timing couldn't have been better as we celebrated reaching £1bn in sales for the year.
Was a great day

Congratulations Graham on 13 years in the TC Family!It's easy to forget that you've reached another milestone when there...
19/09/2024

Congratulations Graham on 13 years in the TC Family!

It's easy to forget that you've reached another milestone when there's so much going on - so we thought we'd remind you!
On the behalf of all the people you've made happy with your personal approach to travel - thank you.
And on a personal note, thank you for your continued hard work, participation and support to others in the TC Family. You're part of what makes this company so unique, and so special.
Congratulations on another TC anniversary - and all the best for Year 14!
From all at Head Office
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Today is National Travel Agent Day.I do all of that and more, just think it needs pointing out
06/09/2024

Today is National Travel Agent Day.
I do all of that and more, just think it needs pointing out

Interesting news today
05/09/2024

Interesting news today

Information and advice on the new EU Entry/Exit System

14/08/2024

I get many lovely comments from clients, and this one is one of the best yet.
Client says what I have been trying to convey since I started, and says it way better than I ever could.

We genuinely got the best price and the best flight option by booking through Graham. It’s easy to go on Skyscanner and look at flights, but it’s difficult to compare all the options available to you and if you do decide to book it is done through a third party who often have very bad customer service records. Graham collates all of your options and is on-hand as your point of contact for any questions or changes needed before and during your trip. It’s a no-brainer. Would recommend to anyone.

Happy World Elephant Day So thankful to have been able to spend time with these beautiful Elephants in Thailand and Sout...
12/08/2024

Happy World Elephant Day
So thankful to have been able to spend time with these beautiful Elephants in Thailand and South Africa

Just in case anyone thought we were lounging around the lodges on a game reserve for a couple of weeks...https://bring-t...
07/05/2024

Just in case anyone thought we were lounging around the lodges on a game reserve for a couple of weeks...

https://bring-the-elephant-home.org/what-happens-when-you-drop-a-fence-5-observations/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR3Gl5nFYUOoWAbT--_z44jvk-N0OXejPmT7_lfOE-aDFmNPb2RJQlayfuc_aem_AbqGp9qCZ1UXr6Z-2nnPOd6DrSp5vMhiqPQE_ZCYZK5GBJEPAZcOG5GR2g3QWHevmfJ46mqZIVOHFndP81J41BOS

Join our next program: Sept 2-11, 2024Big news at Kariega Game Reserve! In December of 2023, in association with the Kariega Foundation’s habitat expansion project, BTEH supports the removal of one of the internal fences connecting the Kariega West and Harvestvale areas of the park. A key mission ...

I’m thrilled to announce that we have won an award at the TTG Top 50 Travel Agencies of 2024 Awards! 🏆✨ Our dedication ...
26/04/2024

I’m thrilled to announce that we have won an award at the TTG Top 50 Travel Agencies of 2024 Awards! 🏆✨

Our dedication to providing exceptional service and crafting bespoke luxury experiences has earned us the title of Top Luxury Agency. This achievement reflects our Travel Counsellors' commitment to delivering world-class care and leveraging our cutting-edge technology to create perfectly tailored itineraries 🙌 Get in touch with me to book your next luxury holiday!

Not Only did we win Top Luxury Agency we also scooped the Top Business Travel Agency .
This solidifies our position as a leading travel management company with our innovative approach and concierge-style service that has redefined care in corporate travel, enabling us to provide unparalleled service to my clients.


Just a tad excited to be meeting friends, colleagues and suppliers this weekend. See y'all later
24/11/2023

Just a tad excited to be meeting friends, colleagues and suppliers this weekend.
See y'all later

After a relatively quiet summer for travel, I now have clients in Brisbane, Sydney, Peru and enjoying the Rugby World Cu...
14/09/2023

After a relatively quiet summer for travel, I now have clients in Brisbane, Sydney, Peru and enjoying the Rugby World Cup in France.
Others to depart soon to Muscat, Italy, France, Cruising down the Mekong, Cruising along the North American Coast, Mexico and Costa Rica.
Most of the world covered, and if I haven't visited where you want to go, i'll know someone who has
If you have a trip in mind, no matter how large or small, get in touch.

04/09/2023

Love the power of Travel Counsellors.
On the back of our very own Lisa Brady appearing on various TV channels last week.
I have a new client who used the website to do a postcode search of "Travel Counsellors near me"
She had a drill down, and read about my travel experiences, liked what she saw and contacted me for a trip to the Caribbean.
3 days later, all booked.

When you get a souvenir from your cruise companyBrings back so many great memories.Thanks to Aurora ExpeditionsSee you n...
16/08/2023

When you get a souvenir from your cruise company
Brings back so many great memories.
Thanks to Aurora Expeditions
See you next summer

Great news from last nights Travel Weekly AwardsTravel Counsellors awarded :Sustainability championBest agency to work f...
14/07/2023

Great news from last nights Travel Weekly Awards

Travel Counsellors awarded :

Sustainability champion
Best agency to work for
Home working agency of the year

So proud to be part of this amazing company 😍

In an effort to create more amazing memories we really pushed the boat out this year.A 21 day Expedition Cruise to Antar...
11/07/2023

In an effort to create more amazing memories we really pushed the boat out this year.
A 21 day Expedition Cruise to Antarctica, South Georgia and the Falkland Island.
Check out my blog of the trip :

We embarked on Auroras' Greg Mortimer in Ushuaia for our 21 day voyage around the Antarctic, returning via South Georgia and the Falkland Islands. Our first night was crossing the dreaded Drakes passage, thankfully the weather was kind to us, and after a 2 day sail through open water, we reached the...

Earlier this year, we realised a long time ambition to visit Easter Island to learn more about the statues for which the...
03/07/2023

Earlier this year, we realised a long time ambition to visit Easter Island to learn more about the statues for which the island is famous
Read all about the trip on my blogs

Back in 1979 the rock band Styx released an album called Cornerstone, the cover of which featured the portrait pictures of a lady along side the Moai Statues of Easter Island. Pretty much ever since then, i'd hope one day to be able to make the trip to the other side of the world to see them for rea...

A6-ENI looking resplendant in the morning Newcastle sun after flying in from DXB
24/06/2023

A6-ENI looking resplendant in the morning Newcastle sun after flying in from DXB

10 years since our first visit to Sukhothai,  always nice to revisit one of the prettiest airports in the world
16/06/2023

10 years since our first visit to Sukhothai, always nice to revisit one of the prettiest airports in the world

16/06/2023

Our day so far :
08:35 Hotel pickup
09:45 Airport dropoff
09:50 Bag drop
09:51 Airline "would you like to get on earlier flight"
09:55 Through security, board gate 8, just opposite
09:56 seat belts on.
10:20 wheels up.

Thanks to Bangkok Airlines, got to love an airline that makes a lounge available to all....and more important its deserted.
Next stop THS

It's been far too long coming.......
13/12/2022

It's been far too long coming.......

Arrivals from Wednesday who test negative will no longer need an amber health code and can enter restaurants and other premises previously off limits to them.

05/12/2022

December 1st I reached a milestone with my Travel Counsellors business, amassing a sales total of over £2m.
Never ever thought I would be able to reach such heights.
Jane has always been my biggest supporter and critic, and I thank her every day for that support.
thanks also must go to Emma and Donna for always being there and having my back, and the posse of TC's based in the North East for their bottomless knowledge, humour and support.
There were times during the pandemic when I did question continuing.
The wider business helped me repay every penny I owed (and had already spent), but the support of my clients kept me going, from one client who cancelled 4 trips in 2020 with a promise he would rebook everyone, he did and more besides, to another who booked a weekend cottage knowing that the little bit of commission I received would help.
To those and everyone else who supported me, I thank you

this is what 0+3 restrictions look like, just in case anyone fancied making a trip to HKGAMBER CODE RESTRICTIONS (Day 0 ...
17/11/2022

this is what 0+3 restrictions look like, just in case anyone fancied making a trip to HKG

AMBER CODE RESTRICTIONS (Day 0 to Day 3 9am) - Updated 17 November 2022 & effective 17 November 2022
a) Everyone arriving from abroad will be subjected to Amber code restrictions from the day they arrive (Day 0) to Day 3 9am.
b - 1) If you test positive on the PCR test on Day 0 (on arrival PCR test) or Day 2, then you will be required to isolate at your place of residence or hotel room or Community Isolation Facility for 7 to 14 days. During your isolation period, you will not be permitted to leave your place of residence or hotel room or Community Isolation Facility, and your Amber code on the LeaveHomeSafe App will become 'Red'.
b - 2) Close contacts, defined as those residing in the same location / place of residence / home / hotel room, will also be required to isolate for 7 days. Whilst your code on the LeaveHomeSafe App will continue to be Amber or Blue, you are not permitted to leave your place of residence / hotel room until the conclusion of your isolation period.
c) The Hong Kong Government released a Press statement on 16 November 2022 to clarify the new rules for Amber code holders. Details of the Press statement are outlined below.
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AMBER CODE RESTRICTIONS: WHAT YOU CAN DO & WHERE YOU CAN GO FROM DAY 0 TO 9am on DAY 3?
You may enter or visit:
Amusement Game Centres
Banks
Barbers and Hairdressers
Beaches
Billard Rooms / Snooker Rooms
Bowling Alleys
Churches
Clubhouses: Excluding dining areas
Convenient Stores: 7 Eleven, Circle K
Convention Centres
Country Parks
Department stores
Exhibition Halls
Funerals: No catering permitted
Government Departments
Hospitals: Private and Public Hospitals: Some private hospitals may not accept people under Amber QR code holders. Please enquire and check with the hospital
Mahjong Parlours
Markets
Medical Centres* (some may not allow you to enter)
Museums
Parks
Post Offices
Restaurants: Takeaway only - You will not be permitted to dine in.
Religious premises
Shopping mall
Shops
Supermarkets
Temples
Theme Parks (Disneyland and Ocean Park)
Weddings: no catering permitted
Wet markets
You may also -
Go to school
Go to work
Renew your Hong Kong Identity Card at the Hong Kong Immigration Department or Smart Identity Card Replacement Centre
Take Public Transport (Airport Express, Buses, Ferries, Light Rail, Minibuses, MTR, Ngong Ping Cable Car, Star Ferry, Taxis, The Peak Tram, Trams)
For visitors, this means you are able to do the following on the day you arrive, Day 0, to Day 3 at 9am:
Go to Disneyland
Please Note: You will not be permitted to dine in at any restaurants within Disneyland. However, you will be permitted to purchase takeaway and eat in an open area of the theme park.
You should book ahead and purchase your tickets online prior to your visit. To purchase your tickets, please visit: https://www.hongkongdisneyland.com/.../experience.../... or https://www.hongkongdisneyland.com/book/general-tickets/
Disneyland is not opened on Tuesdays and Thursdays except public holidays and peak periods. Disneyland will open daily from 18 December 2022 to 2 January 2023.
Disneyland is opened at 10: 30am. The time the park closes varies
Go to Ocean Park
Please Note: You will not be permitted to dine in at any restaurants within Ocean Park However, you will be permitted to purchase takeaway and eat in an open area of the theme park.
You should purchase your tickets ahead of your visit. To purchase your tickets, please visit: https://reservation.oceanpark.com.hk/ticketholder/en
Ocean Park is not opened on Tuesdays and Wednesdays except 27 December 2022 and 28 December 2022
Ocean Park is opened at 10: 00am to 6: 00pm on all other days
Go to The Peak via The Peak Tram or Bus #15 from Central
Go to Hong Kong Park or Kowloon Park or any other parks
Go to Hong Kong Zoological & Botanical Gardens
Go to Man Mo Temple
Go to any markets: Stanley Market, Temple Street Night Market etc
Go to Museums: Hong Kong Museum of Art, Hong Kong Science Museum, Hong Kong Heritage Museum, Hong Kong Museum of History etc.
Go to the Big Buddha on Lantau Island via the Ngong Ping Cable Car or Bus #23 from Tung Chung
Go to Tai O: Bus #21 from Ngong Ping or Bus #1 from Mui Wo or Bus #11 from Tung Chung
Go shopping
Go for a hike: Maclehose Trail, Wilson Trail, Hong Kong Trail or Dragon's Back
Purchase your Octopus Card at the Airport or MTR Station or Convenient Store (7 Eleven or Circle K)
Stay at a hotel: Most hotels will accept overseas arrivals but not all hotels will. Please check with your hotel to confirm
Take the Airport Express or Bus to your hotel
Take the Ferry to outlying islands (Cheung Chau, Lamma, Mui Wo / Silvermine Bay, Park Island, Peng Chau)
Take the Star Ferry
Walk along the Tsim Sha Tsui East and Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade

Please note: You could make online reservation 10 minutes after the receipt of e-tickets, please ensure the admission ticket is valid on your selected visit date upon reservation. Online reservation is not required for the guests holding the tickets with designated visiting date but they must prese...

Just returned from our Travel Counsellors Conference 2022 held in Liverpool.Have to admit there were times in the past 3...
16/11/2022

Just returned from our Travel Counsellors Conference 2022 held in Liverpool.
Have to admit there were times in the past 3 years when I never thought I'd see the day.

It was great to see colleagues old and new, and introduce Jane to them, am sure most thought she was a figment of my imagination.

We were treated to great inspirational speakers such as Rebecca Adlington O.B.E, Paul Mckenna, Bianca Miller-Cole, and emotional stories from our own TC Community, not a dry eye in the house.
We are back, closer, stronger, and .
Even Sir Lenny Henry had something to say, and I intend to always be a radiator from now on.

Roll On Manchester 2023

https://travelweekly.co.uk/news/travel-agents/sir-lenny-henry-shares-admiration-of-travel-trade?fbclid=IwAR2dwFeqEril-ozAcsMLaUtgwRL_0GG6sUi98PYTBXF0cT6pfogqWyzi3Uw

Comedian labels agents ‘geniuses’ at conference

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