Helen Charnock-Travel Counsellors

25/07/2022

Beautiful couple of days at this 295 year old vineyard to kick of our Sicilian adventure. Views are stunning wine and food have been just as perfect as you’d expect

03/02/2022

07/01/2022

Some good news for a Friday... Starting from today, the UK Government has confirmed that double-vaccinated passengers travelling into the UK will no longer require pre-departure tests. Also, the need for PCR tests and self-isolation on arrival has been replaced with the previous process of taking a lateral flow test within 48 hours of arrival and, if positive, taking a further PCR test.

This makes immediate travel a whole lot easier as we look to enjoy some winter sun or a ski break.

28/09/2021

Great news! The FCDO no longer advises against all but essential travel to the Maldives. Following the Maldives' recent removal from the UK's red list, you can now jet off to enjoy this Indian Ocean paradise once again.

17/09/2021

Hurray! Some good news for international travel from the uk 👏👏🥂

From Monday 4th October, there will be a complete overhaul of the travel traffic light system with the introduction of a single red list. Fully vaccinated travellers will no longer require a pre-departure test before arrival into England from countries not on the red list, and from later in October the day-2 PCR test will be replaced by a cheaper lateral flow test.

In addition to this, eight countries, including the Maldives and Turkey, will be removed from the red list on Wednesday 22nd September.

If you have any questions or are looking to book your next trip, please get in touch with your Travel Counsellor and they'll be happy to help.

19/08/2021

For those of you dreaming of some Caribbean sunshine...

04/08/2021

We’ve got great news! Travel Counsellors has been rated ‘Green’ for Covid flexibility on the new Which? Holiday Checker!

After taking part in several surveys with the leading UK consumer champion Which? this year, today the company launched a consumer-focussed online tool that rates companies green, amber or red based on their refund and amendment policies in relation to Covid-19 travel disruption. It is designed to make it easy for people to check which travel companies have provided the best service to their customers, offering flexible booking options and refunds, and which ones could leave them out of pocket if circumstances change.

26/07/2021

16/07/2021

15/07/2021

Love ❤️ Croatia 🇭🇷 this is good news!

08/07/2021

Hurray! At last.. the good news we have all been waiting so long for xx

Fully-vaccinated travellers will no longer need to self-isolate on arrival into England from 19th July when travelling from an amber-listed country. There will still be a requirement to take a pre-departure test three days before travelling and a PCR test on day two of arrival back in England.

Check out our infographic to understand what this means for you and if you have any questions about how it affects your travel plans, your Travel Counsellor will be happy to help.

05/07/2021

Luxury amenities, rural scenery and the option to book out an entire site for just you and your group of friends and family for over the summer.

https://www.travelcounsellors.co.uk/gb/leisure/explore/group-glamping-getaways/

01/07/2021

We've got two very excited customers who are flying to Antigua today thanks to the help of their Travel Counsellor. One of many travel good news stories that the Travel Counsellors community is helping to create.

We wish Gemma and Tom all the best on their Honeymoon.

“After two cancellations, a change of destination, a cancelled outgoing flight, a cancelled return flight, 2 changes of durations and nearly two years after the wedding we are finally off to Antigua tomorrow on our long overdue honeymoon in upper class! Thanks so much to our amazing travel agents and lovely friends Louise Banks and Richard William Banks for all the hard work they have put into this to make our dreams come true! Literally can’t wait!”

03/06/2021

As we await the Government’s update on travel traffic lights later today, our Global Sales Director, Jim Eastwood, featured on BBC News.

Jim outlined his hopes regarding the destinations making the green list and highlighted how the fast-moving nature of travel now means that having a trusted advisor by your side is more important than ever.

If you need a Travel Counsellor to help arrange your future travel plans, please get in touch.

22/04/2021

A useful infographic to summarise what to consider with the introduction of the travel traffic light system..

06/04/2021

I love this so much, it captures the essence of everything we do

26/03/2021

https://www.travelcounsellors.co.uk/Offers/A-luxurious-Channel-Island-hideaway

Looking for the feeling of getting away without leaving the UK?

Set in 10 acres of beautiful gardens with outstanding views of St Ouen’s Bay, this family-owned luxury hotel on Jersey has everything you need and more: from beautifully decorated, spacious golf view rooms and flawless service to quality cuisine at the award-winning Ocean Restaurant.

25/03/2021

Sail on Iona's Maiden Voyage with P&O Cruises

https://www.travelcounsellors.co.uk/Offers/Ionas-maiden-voyage-with-PO-Cruises

Join P&O Cruises for the maiden voyage of Iona this August as you depart from Southampton for a sailing around the Scottish islands including the Island of Iona, from which the ship was named. This cruise comes on sale at 8:30am on Monday 22nd March and availability will fill up fast so please don't hesitiate to get in touch.