John Ryrie - Travel Counsellor

20/06/2024

Where's next on your list...?? So many different vibes to suit everyone's taste and budget.

19/06/2024

The relationships I build with my customers mean I get to curate personalised, tailor-made holidays every time. Whether you’ve booked with me before or you’re booking for the first time, I’d love to hear from you.


08/05/2024

My favourite choice when in Singapore… from the warm welcome, the beautiful spacious rooms with nice little touches, the Byredo toiletries…such an elegant hotel!

27/03/2024

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Don't be caught out with your passport validity for travel to the EU, check yours now…..many people are falling foul of the new passport validity UK rules post Brexit!

UK passports can have up to 10 years and nine months on them but EU countries won't accept them.

01/12/2023

Why should you book with a real travel agent and not on the web? Online, you and your booking are just a transaction and the internet doesn't care about you, or is there to help and support you. Booking with Travel Counsellors is a very different experience, as all my customers get VIP treatment - have a look at what some of them say about me in 'My Customer Stories' below

https://www.travelcounsellors.co.uk/john.ryrie/

30/11/2023

Is seeing the Northern Lights on you bucket list?? 2024 is expected to be an amazing year for sightings of the aurora borealis, with a once in approximately 11 year Solar Maximum predicted. Whether with a trip to Iceland, Norway, Lapland chasing the lights or an arctic cruise with Hurtigruten's costal voyages with their Northern Lights Guarantee, get in touch and we can get it ticked off your list!

29/11/2023

Thinking of a June getaway next year - sun or city break? Here are some ideas when it's the ideal time to visit these fabulous destinations...

28/11/2023

Are you thinking of your 2024 holidays yet....here are the best dates for taking the least days off work for the most time away. Get it touch now and I'd be delighted to create your perfect trip!

20/11/2023

Small Ship Luxury!

Some amazing Black Friday deals with Oceania Cruises in 2024. All prices include flights, transfers, unlimited wifi, gourmet speciality dining, champange, wine and more with meals plus shore excursion credit. Get in touch for your own personal quote or to enquire about other sailings! Must be booked by 5th December.

17/11/2023

Where to go in May....??? Here are 3 ideas when its a good time to visit!

If one of these, or indeed anywhere else is on your mind, just drop me an email or give me a call.....

16/11/2023

Thinking of a cruise for 2024/2025? Norwegian have just launched their black Friday sale with half price Free at Sea packages for bookings made in the next 7 days, so you will benefits from unlimited drinks, speciality dining, onboard wifi allowance and shore excursion discount. Get in touch and I will have you ship shape and ready to sail!

28/09/2023

Traveling to the USA is now easier and quicker with the introduction of the ESTA Mobile App. The app enables eligible travelers who plan on entering the USA under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) to now submit their ESTA request through the app on their smartphones, mobile devices or tablets.

You can find the apps in the Google or Apple app stores with the links below

Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=gov.dhs.cbp.esta&pli=1
Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/esta-mobile/id1529604353

Remember, if you'd rather apply for your ESTA on a computer browser, be sure to use the official US Government website link and don't be scammed by a site that charges you more than you should be paying (which is 21USD a person). Link below.

https://www.cbp.gov/travel/international-visitors/esta

27/09/2023

In my 'When to go Where' ideas, if you are thinking of a holiday in April, here are 3 great suggestions to consider....

If one of these, or indeed anywhere else in on your mind, just drop me an email or give me a call.....

25/09/2023

Twin Centre - Singapore city stay and Krabi beach stay offer to escape the UK winter!

Departing 22 February 2024 for 10 nights

3 nights at The Clan Singapore
7 nights at Dusit Thani Krabi
On a Bed & Breakfast basis
Return Singapore Airlines Flights from London Heathrow or Manchester
Private Transfers included

From £2165 per person based on 2 adults. Other dates possible, just ask me for your own personal quote!

Subject to availability

23/09/2023

Don't keep me a secret!

If you have booked me with me in the past, you know the level of care and attention I put into all I do for my customers, so please, if you could hit the share button and let your friends know about my service it would be sincerely appreciated. I rely on recommendations and referrals to run and grow my business.

Thank you!

21/09/2023

Victoria for 2 – Adults only Mauritius holiday 💕
🇲🇺 SAVE £1,160 PER COUPLE🇲🇺

Sometimes you just want to enjoy precious time together in a child-free environment. With this in mind, the Victoria Beachcomber Resort & Spa has a dedicated wing for adults only with Ocean View Rooms and Swim-up Rooms as well as a dedicated restaurant.
This serene adults-only area gives you the option of enjoying everything the main resort has to offer, exploring the vibrant Grand Baie and Port Louis or simply not venturing far and appreciating the exclusive adult-only facilities.
Holiday highlights:
• Exclusive adults-only area with private lagoon pool and beach.
· Adults-only restaurant and swim-up pool bar PLUS access to restaurants at Victoria Beachcomber.
· Fantastic selection of complimentary land and water sports.
· Magnificent 18-hole Mont Choisy Le Golf just 15 minutes away.
· On-site PADI dive centre with comprehensive diving programme.
Price includes
· 9 nights in an Ocean View Room
· Return economy flights
· All inclusive
· A choice of free land & water sports
· Private transfers in Mauritius
· Departures in June 2024
· Book by 30 September 2023
Departure airports: with prices from....
LGW £2,175 pp (direct with British Airways)
BHX £2,280 pp
MAN £2,245 pp
NCL £2,280 pp
GLA £2,265 pp

Email me or call me for your own personal quote!

19/09/2023

Ideas for a March getaway, here are 3 suggestions when its a great time to visit!

Give me a call on 01535 357590 to talk about your plans for these or anywhere else!

17/09/2023

A luxury three-island Caribbean holiday!

Discover three very different islands in the Caribbean. You’ll first head to Saint Lucia, the lush home of the soaring Pitons, then to lesser-visited Bequia in tranquil Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. From there it’s on to beautiful Barbados, where you can party or relax as hard as you like – or do a mix of the two.

• On Saint Lucia, check into the Cap Maison Resort & Spa, a favourite among foodies and named one of the most romantic places to eat in the Caribbean for its champagne zip-line bringing drinks down to your table.
• Benefit from the luxury of a private jet transfer to and from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
• Enjoy your time at the beautiful Bequia Beach Hotel, where three lovely restaurants – Bagatelle, Blue Tropic, and Jack’s - offer authentic island flavours.
• In Barbados, revel in the lovely escape of Cobbler’s Cove, a family-owned, all-suite boutique hotel in a quiet cove – one of very few Relais & Châteaux properties in the Caribbean.

Based on 2 adults departing from London Heathrow on 2nd March 2024

• 3 nights in Cap Maison (Garden Room), 3 nights at Bequia Beach Hotel (Classic Room), 2 nights at Cobblers Cove (Upper Circle Room)
• B&B basis (option to upgrade to half or full-board in some hotels)
• Premium Economy flights from London Heathrow
• Private land transfers
• Flights to and from Bequia on the hotel’s ultra-exclusive jet, Bequia Air

8 nights from from £5,145 per person!

Prices are correct at time of posting. Offers are subject to change. I can advise on travel insurance at the time of booking.

15/09/2023

Thinking of best places to go in February, then here are 3 places when its really the best time to visit..... Which is top of your list...sun or snow?

14/09/2023

Malta - a year round destination!

The Maltese archipelago has a wide range of experiences for all types of visitors. Historians can visit the Neolithic ruins with over 7,000 years of history, and three UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Adventure seekers can surf, dive, climb, or cycle their way around the islands, while the young and lively can attend world-class music festivals, discover renowned nightclubs, or sip cocktails in high-end beach bars.

Malta offers pristine year-round weather from dry, hot summers to mild winters with events in Malta running throughout the year - Christmas and Easter being popular celebrations on the islands. You can discover a world of colour at the winter and summer carnivals, respectively held in February and August.

In April, the Malta International Fireworks Festival draws visitors from all over the world to the islands. For a unique experience, you can discover the breathtaking beauty of the Three Cities every October at Birgufest, where the artificial lights are turned off and candlelight illuminates this beautiful city.

Get in touch and I'll put together your perfect trip there!

10/09/2023

British Airways have launched their End of Summer Sale!

The summer may be over, so now's the time to book something to look forward to, benefitting from great discounts on a range of flights across the globe in British Airways World Traveller (Economy), World Traveller Plus (Premium Economy), Club World (Business) and Club Europe (Business) cabins from London Heathrow and Gatwick airports, for selected travel periods.

Book by 3rd October to take advantage of these special prices! Just drop me an email or give me a call.....

09/09/2023

Would you like to receive the latest news, holiday inspirations and offers straight to your inbox, then just click the 'Sign Me Up' button on my webpage - address below - where you can also see a selection of offers, blogs written about my own trips and what my customers have to say about having John as their personal Travel Counsellor

https://www.travelcounsellors.co.uk/john.ryrie/

08/09/2023

All my customers get access to our fabulous myTC app where the can see their quotes, look at their booking details, make payments towards their trips 24/7, get real time flight updates when travelling and quickly and easily get in touch. It's like having me in your pocket on your phone!

06/09/2023

Who doesn't like a long weekend city break in Europe..... Here are 4 of my personal favourite city getaways that all have so much to offer-sights, culture, history and food. Which is next on our list...?? Just drop me an email or give me a call and I can get your next weekend escape booked whether it be Berlin, Rome, Copenhagen, Rome or anywhere else on your list....

04/09/2023

People often ask me when is the best time of the year to go to certain places, so over the next few weeks, I will post some of the top places to go in each month for the best weather. So here are the JANUARY highlights to escape the British winter! Barbados, Tanzania and the Maldives

01/09/2023

Having been lucky enough to visit many countries around the world, definitely making my top 5 is Vietnam. I am sold on this wonderful country, with rich history, beautiful places, great food - everything from the amazing beaches to authentic experiences and the incredibly friendly and welcoming Vietnamese people. Here is a link to blog to one of my trips where I travelled around the country.

https://bit.ly/Vietnam-JohnTC

Get in touch and I'd be delighted to put together a personal itinerary for you.

31/08/2023

With only 117 days to go to Christmas, a short break to visit one of Europe's Christmas Markets is always fun to get in the festive spirit. Some of the best are in Germany, Austria, Poland and Hungary...so if you feel like a trip to stock up on some stocking fillers get in touch!

30/08/2023

Whatever your interests and passions, I can help with bespoke adventure holidays and tours around the world that take to you to incredible sights and immerse you in local cultures for a getaway you’ll never forget.

Have a look at our latest Tailor-made & touring guide for inspiration.👇

https://brnw.ch/AdventureAwaits

29/08/2023

Fancy a no fly October break? Sailing from/to Southampton and visiting 4 countries on one my personal favourite ships....

🛳️ Norwegian Getaway
📅 12 Oct 2023 for 10 nights
☀️ France Belgium, Germany, the Netherlands
⚓️ Southampton⚓️ Bordeaux (Le Verdon) ⚓️ Le Havre⚓️ Brussels / Bruges (Zeebrugge) ⚓️Hamburg⚓️ Amsterdam⚓️ Southampton
🤯 Inside stateroom from £610pp
🤯 Balcony stateroom from £772pp

Upgrade for only £199pp for the fabulous value Free at Sea package which includes
🍸 Unlimited Premium Beverages
🍽️ Speciality Dining
🤿 Excursion discounts in every port
📱 WiFi
Subject to availability.

27/08/2023

If you’re desperate for some sunshine, drop me a note and let’s plan your next travels!
Whether it is a last minute summer escape, looking ahead to next summer or even some 'winter' sun, I would love to help.

Drop me an email or call to start planning your escape.
[email protected]
01535 357590