Dinah Alonso-Wilkes, Travel Counsellor & Cruise Expert. Tel 01969 678060

04/02/2025

😮 INCREDIBLE VALUE BUCKET LIST ASIA CRUISE 😮

😍 12 Night Vietnam & Thailand Cruise 😍

✈️ Fly on the 8th December 2025
🏨 Stay 1 night at a 4* Hotel in Hong Kong
⛴ Sail 10th December for 12 nights
✈️ Fly home on the 22nd December 2025
⛴️ Celebrity Solstice

🇻🇳Prices below based on Balcony Stateroom 🇻🇳

Dublin from only £2️⃣2️⃣9️⃣9️⃣pp

Dublin from only €2️⃣7️⃣6️⃣5️⃣pp

Manchester from only £2️⃣3️⃣9️⃣9️⃣pp

Birmingham from only £2️⃣4️⃣5️⃣9️⃣pp

London Heathrow from only £2️⃣7️⃣8️⃣9️⃣pp

Glasgow from only £2️⃣3️⃣6️⃣0️⃣pp

Edinburgh from only £2️⃣5️⃣5️⃣0️⃣pp

Newcastle from only £2️⃣5️⃣8️⃣3️⃣pp

💵 Includes $3️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ onboard credit per stateroom for a limited time!

Cruise itinerary -

🌟 Hong Kong, China
🌟 Relax at sea
🌟 Hanoi (Halong Bay), Vietnam (overnight)
🌟 Hanoi (Halong Bay), Vietnam
🌟 Hue / Danang (Chan May), Vietnam
🌟 Relax at sea
🌟 Ho Chi Minh (Phu My), Vietnam
🌟 Relax at sea
🌟 Bangkok, Thailand (overnight)
🌟 Bangkok, Thailand
🌟 Ko Samui, Thailand
🌟 Relax at sea
🌟 Singapore

⭐️ Nothing Comes Close to experiencing this bucket list itinerary with Celebrity Cruises

21/01/2025

🌍 Your Dream Journey Awaits in 2025! ✨
Ready to make 2025 the year of unforgettable adventures? Explore the breathtaking beauty of Canada, from majestic mountains to vibrant cities. Step aboard a luxurious Silversea cruise, where every detail is crafted for your comfort and style. Journey to Mauritius, the paradise island that dreams are made of.
Whatever destination you choose, let me take care of your 2025 getaway, leaving you to simply enjoy your break. From seamless planning to bespoke experiences, I'll create a journey that's truly unforgettable.
📅 Don’t wait. Plan your 2025 escape today! Where will your wanderlust take you? ✈️

17/01/2025

🌟 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.

16/01/2025

☀️ Discover one of this week’s top sellers: Lake Como, St. Moritz & The Bernina Express! 🌿✨🚂
From the shimmering waters of Lake Como to the breathtaking Swiss Alps, this tour offers picturesque lakes, majestic mountains, and enchanting villages that your clients will adore. 🏞️🚂
It’s the perfect blend of Italy’s charm and Switzerland’s beauty—who could resist?

8 DAYS FROM £1,808PP
Based on 14/10/25
Other departures between April to October 2025
Deposit: £250pp
AT A GLANCE
· 7 nights in three to four-star accommodation
· Return flights & transfers
· Programme of daily tours & visits
· Half Board
· Grand Hotel Menaggio is B&B
· Expert Tour Manager
· Checked luggage
· All local taxes
ITINERARY
Day 1 – Arrival at lake Como
Day 2 – Lake Como & Bellagio
Day 3 – The Bernina Express
Day 4 – Lake Maggiore & Stresa
Day 5 – Free day
Day 6 – Lugano
Day 7 – Free day
Day 8 – Return home
GREAT CHOICE OF LOCAL AIRPORTS – DEPART FROM
- London Stansted
- London Gatwick
- London Heathrow
- Manchester Airport
- Birmingham
- Newcastle
- East Midlands
- Edinburgh

15/01/2025

☀️ 𝐑𝐎𝐘𝐀𝐋 𝐂𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐁𝐁𝐄𝐀𝐍 𝐅𝐀𝐌𝐈𝐋𝐘 𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐄𝐑 𝐎𝐍 𝐈𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐒! 𝟗 𝐍𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓𝐒 𝐅𝐑𝐎𝐌 £𝟐𝟎𝟓𝟕 𝐓𝐎𝐓𝐀𝐋 𝐂𝐎𝐒𝐓! ☀️
𝘿𝙞𝙙 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙠𝙣𝙤𝙬 𝙤𝙣 𝙄𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙥𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙎𝙚𝙖𝙨, 𝙂𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙢𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙡 𝙞𝙨 𝙤𝙣 𝙗𝙤𝙖𝙧𝙙 𝘼𝙉𝘿 𝙞𝙨 𝙞𝙣𝙘𝙡𝙪𝙙𝙚𝙙 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙘𝙤𝙨𝙩 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙝𝙤𝙡𝙞𝙙𝙖𝙮! 𝙏𝙝𝙖𝙩’𝙨 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙖𝙡𝙡, 𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙛𝙤𝙤𝙙 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙞𝙣𝙘𝙡𝙪𝙙𝙚𝙙!
🌎 9 nights Spanish Flair Cruise
📆 9th June 2025
🚢 Sailing from Southampton on Independence of the Seas
⚓️ Interior Stateroom
ITINERARY HIGHLIGHTS 👇🏼
☀️ Vigo, Spain
☀️ Lisbon, Portugal
☀️ Seville (Cadiz), Spain
☀️ La Coruna, Spain
☀️ Bilbao, Spain
⚓️ Family of 3 from £2057 TOTAL COST!
⚓️ Family of 4 from £2376 TOTAL COST!
Ship Highlights ⬇️
⭐️ The Perfect Storm Waterslides
⭐️ FlowRider SurfSimulator
⭐️ SplashAway Bay Kids Aqua Park
⭐️ Speciality Dining Restaurants
⭐️ Fish & Ships Seafood Spot
⭐️ Playmakers Sports Bar & Arcade
⭐️ SugarBeach Sweet Shop
⭐️ Solarium Bar
⭐️ Laser Tag
⭐️ Grease the MUSICAL
⭐️ Studio B Ice Skating Rink
⭐️ Casino
⭐️ Star Lounge
⭐️ Vintages Wine Bar
⭐️ Sorrento’s Pizzeria
⭐️ Spa & Fitness Centre
⭐️ Sky Lounge
⭐️ Adventure Ocean Kids Club
⭐️ Teen Club
⭐️ Sun Deck
⭐️ Rock Climbing Wall
⭐️ Sports Court
⭐️ Suite Lounge
⭐️ Escape Room
➕ SO SO MUCH MORE

14/01/2025

✈️ DIRECT BIRMINGHAM OFFER! ✈️
😍 9 night Italian Riviera & France 😍
✈️ 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! 💵

12/01/2025

10/01/2025

🚂 The Spirit of Travel Lunch - 9th May 2025
Departing from Darlington

A true feast for all the senses awaits when you cross the red carpet on the station platform and step on board.

Round-trip travel on the Northern Belle luxury train
🍾Welcome Champagne reception including canapés and caviar blinis
Sumptuous seven-course lunch: British seasonal table d’hôte menu including: Award-winning Great British cheese board with Port to accompany, delicious dessert and a selection of petits fours
Sommelier’s choice - Bottle of wine per couple
On board entertainment including table magician and strolling musicians
Fortnum & Mason tea and Northern Belle blend coffee
£445 per passenger

Book today with a 15% deposit 👇
☎ 01969 678060
💻 [email protected]

08/01/2025

🌷 Spring 5 Day Getaway - Full Bloom on the Dutch Waterways! 🚢
🌟April 2025 & 2026 departures from £1299pp🌟
Step aboard our Amsterdam, Kinderdijk & Bulbfields River Cruise and embrace the vibrant colours of spring.
🌸 Wander through the breathtaking Keukenhof Gardens, home to 7 million blooms
🌬 Marvel at the iconic windmills of Kinderdijk
⚓Explore Amsterdam’s historic charm and maritime heritage
A short and sweet spring escape filled with flowers, history, and unforgettable views. 🌼
AT A GLANCE
• Free drinks package
• 4 nights on board a five-star ship
• Return flights & transfers
• 6 included experiences
• 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
ITINERARY
Day 1 – Arrival in Amsterdam
Day 2 – Enkuizen
Day 3 – Rotterdam & Kinderdijk
Day 4 – Keukenhof & Amsterdam
Day 5 – Return home
Selection of airports dependent on dates 🗓️
- Birmingham
- Bristol
- Leeds Bradford
- Liverpool
- Newcastle
- Glasgow
- London Heathrow
- London Gatwick
- London Luton
- Manchester
- Cardiff
- Norwich
- Dublin
- ST Pancras International for Eurostar
For more information 👇
☎ 01969 678060
💻[email protected]

06/01/2025

𝐹𝑟𝑜𝑚 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑝𝑖𝑐𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑞𝑢𝑒 𝑙𝑎𝑛𝑑𝑠𝑐𝑎𝑝𝑒𝑠 𝑜𝑓 𝘚𝘵 𝘔𝘢𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘦𝘯 𝑡𝑜 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑢𝑛𝑝𝑎𝑟𝑎𝑙𝑙𝑒𝑙𝑒𝑑 𝑠𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡𝑠 𝑜𝑓 𝘚𝘵 𝘓𝘶𝘤𝘪𝘢, 𝐴𝑧𝑎𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑎 𝑏𝑟𝑖𝑛𝑔𝑠 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑡𝑜 𝑚𝑜𝑟𝑒 𝑙𝑜𝑐𝑎𝑙 ℎ𝑜𝑡𝑠𝑝𝑜𝑡𝑠, 𝑚𝑜𝑟𝑒 ℎ𝑖𝑑𝑑𝑒𝑛 𝑔𝑒𝑚𝑠, 𝑚𝑜𝑟𝑒 𝑖𝑚𝑚𝑒𝑟𝑠𝑖𝑣𝑒 𝑐𝑢𝑙𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑒𝑠, 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑚𝑜𝑟𝑒 𝑢𝑛𝑝𝑎𝑟𝑎𝑙𝑙𝑒𝑙𝑒𝑑 𝑑𝑒𝑠𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑠.
🗓️ 15th November 2025 - 7 nights Eastern Caribbean Voyage onboard Azamara Quest.
Sailing From Bridgetown, Barbados visiting:
🌎 Castries, St Lucia
🌎 Roseau, Dominica
🌎 Basseterre, Saint Kitts-Nevis
🌎 Charlestown, Saint Kitts-Nevis
🌎 Philipsburg, St Maarten
🌎 Road Town, Tortola (BVI)
🌎 San Juan, Puerto Rico
Book a Balcony Stateroom and ✈️ fly from…
London Heathrow
£3️⃣8️⃣7️⃣5️⃣pp
Manchester £3️⃣9️⃣6️⃣5️⃣pp
Edinburgh £3️⃣9️⃣6️⃣5️⃣pp
Dublin £3️⃣8️⃣6️⃣5️⃣
Dublin €4️⃣1️⃣5️⃣9️⃣pp
🏨 1Night Pre Stay in Barbados included with transfers.
🍽️ Azamara Always Included gives your guests...
🍹 Beverage Package
👨‍🍳 Incredible choice of dining options
💲 Gratuities and tips included
🎭 Our Azamazing Evenings for that cultural experience
T's & C's Apply,, prices & flights subject to availability.
👇
☎ 01969 678060
💻[email protected]

03/01/2025

Rome To Istanbul 🚢

11 Nights 🌜 9 Ports of Call ⚓️ and an Overnight stay in Athens & Istanbul !

📆 Departs 29th October 2025

Free Room Upgrades 🌊
Included = Wines, Beers & Spirits 🥂 or $400 per person onboard spend!

🎀The little touches, always included for everyone🎀
🍴 FREE in-room Dining
😋FREE speciality dining throughout!
🍽 Full Board – Breakfast, lunch & dinner
🥤FREE soft drinks everywhere onboard, water, soda, cappuccino, espresso, teas & pressed juices
🧊 In-room fridge with free drinks
🤵‍ FREE Gratuities
🛜FREE WiFi StarlinkÒ (2 devices, unlimited minutes)
💪Free fitness classes & free use of the Gym
🩱Free Launderette Rooms
🫖Afternoon Tea at 4pm everyday with a selection of delicious treats, a must try!
🎤Free evening theatre shows
🌊Pool & Jacuzzis
👇
☎ 01969 678060
💻 [email protected]

02/01/2025

⬇️ ☀️ APRIL 2025 SUNSHINE CRUISE? YES PLEASE!
😍 Sail the Canaries & Portugal in April 2025 on board the only Forbes ⭐️ rated ship sailing from Southampton - Celebrity Apex 😍
🤩 Once you’ve experienced this you won’t want to holiday any other way 🤩
Interior stateroom from only £1️⃣5️⃣0️⃣5️⃣pp
Oceanview stateroom from only £2️⃣1️⃣3️⃣9️⃣pp
Balcony from only £2️⃣2️⃣5️⃣9️⃣pp
🗓️ 13th April 2025 - 11 nights
🇬🇧 Roundtrip from Southampton
⛴️ Celebrity Apex
Cruise Itinerary -
🫶🏻 Southampton
🫶🏻 Relax at sea
🫶🏻 Vigo, Spain
🫶🏻 Porto (Leixoes), Portugal
🫶🏻 Relax at sea
🫶🏻 Lanzarote
🫶🏻 Tenerife
🫶🏻 Madeira (Funchal), Portugal
🫶🏻 Relax at sea
🫶🏻 La Coruna, Spain
🫶🏻 Relax at sea
🫶🏻 Southampton
⭐️ Experience the thoughtful and intimate service of a smaller ship with the variety and excitement of a bigger one with Celebrity Cruises ⭐️
😍 Unwind in transformational accommodations that blur the boundaries between indoor and outdoor living
🤩 Soar above the sea on the Magic Carpet
🍽️ Embark on a culinary journey through an unrivalled collection of restaurants, bars and lounges
🫶🏻 The Resort Deck is unlike any other outdoor space at sea - or anywhere. Here you’ll find endless ways to enjoy the outdoors and connect with the sea, including the Rooftop Garden, the adults-only solarium and main pool
💚 Eden - this breathtaking Venue is the epitome of Celebrity Apex’s outward facing concept and will awaken every one of your senses in an atmosphere that transforms from chilled mornings, to playful afternoons and wonderful evenings
🤩 AND SO MUCH MORE! 🤩

02/01/2025

⭐ 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗠𝗔𝗚𝗜𝗖 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗜𝗧𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗔𝗡 𝗟𝗔𝗞𝗘𝗦 ⭐
Discover the beauty of the Italian Lakes on this magnificent vacation. With the Alps for a backdrop, you’ll enjoy nature at its finest—with overnights in Milan, Como and Lake Maggiore 🇮🇹
✅ 8-day escorted tour
📆 5 October 2025 - alternative departure dates available - see below
🍴 Includes breakfast daily & 1 dinner
🤩 Fully escorted by an experienced Tour director
💵 Book today, deposit just £150pp
𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀..
✅ Experience a night in Milan, known as one of the world’s fashion capitals
✅ Visit the romantic, medieval city of Verona
✅ Visit Sirmione & stroll through the cobblestone streets
✅ Cross the border into Switzerland and visit beautiful Lake Lugano
✅ Embark on a picturesque boat excursion to Bellagio and Varenna, two charming towns nestled along the shores of Lake Como
✅ Explore the scenic area of Lake Maggiore
✈️ Flying from London Heathrow, Manchester, Birmingham, Newcastle or Edinburgh
Prices per person:
Departure TWIN / SOLO
27/04/2025£1,599 / £1,879
25/05/2025 £1,599 / £1,869
08/06/2025 £1,599 / £1,859
31/08/2025 £1,599 / £1,879
28/09/2025 £1,599 / £1,869
05/10/2025 £1,499 / £1,769
Subject to availability, twin price based on 2 adults sharing

31/12/2024

Recap of 2024
22nd year with Travel Counsellors ❤️
✈️⚓️ 14 nights on board P&O’s Britannia in the Caribbean and 🛟 7 nights sailing to Spain & Portugal
✅ Attended CLIA Riverview in Amsterdam viewing 11 river boats
✅ 5 ship visits to see Oceania’s Vista, Swan Hellenic MS Diana, Norwegian Dawn, Bolette & Queen Mary 2
🎉 and ended the year with a stay in Panama visiting the Gamboa National Park, sailing on Azamara Journey through Panama Canal calling into Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico ending in Florida on an airboat through the Everglades and seeing an alligator 🐊

25/12/2024

Wishing everyone a Wonderful Christmas and a BIG Thank You to all my clients

24/12/2024

Just returned from a fantastic holiday , flew to Panama for a few days, visiting the Gamboa National Park, then on board Azamara Journey through the Panama Canal, calling into Puerto Limon, Roatan, Costa Maya, Cozumel ending in Miami, with an exhilarating trip on an airboat through the Everglades

19/12/2024

I am in Costa Maya, and there’s 4 ships in, Which one would you choose?
Harmony of Seas
Carnival Legend
Radiance of the Seas
Azamara Journey