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19/12/2024

🤩 Exciting news!!! 🤩

Jet2 have just launched their travel agent-only pre-sale, which means I have EXCLUSIVE access to the best prices out there at the minute - these prices cannot be got online!

There couldn’t be a better time to book your next break, perhaps it’s a last minute gift or maybe you want to get in early before the January craziness 🛍️

I book lots of lovely Jet2 holidays for my customers, and as well as everything you get with them, you will also get those little extras from me - my personal service, 24/7 support, check-ins completed, lots of holiday tips and more! I mean, why would you not use a travel agent? With up to £400 off as well as lots of Free Child Places available, now is the perfect time to book! 🤗

16/12/2024

I genuinely believe there is no better gift than the gift of travel, the opportunity to see the world and make memories to last a lifetime ❤️ If you’re still stuck on what to get your loved ones for Christmas, then perhaps one of my Gift Vouchers would be perfect.

I’m such a huge believer in filling life with special moments rather than possessions, having stories to tell as opposed to having a lot of ‘things’. This is probably why every spare penny I have usually goes on some sort of trip 😛

Gift vouchers are available in a variety of denominations and can be sent as an e-voucher or a physical copy posted. And even better, there is still plenty of time to get them before Christmas. Get in touch now to find out more 🤗

10/12/2024

✨The Magic of Lapland✨

With 2025 already on sale (and filling up fast) and 2026 available really soon, now is the perfect time to start planning your family’s once-in-a-lifetime, magical trip to beautiful Lapland. Join the Search for Santa on this 3 night/4 day award-winning Lapland Santa holiday, staying amidst some of the most beautiful wintry scenes of Lapland.

For over 40 years, Canterbury Travel has been crafting extraordinary holidays in the enchanting region of Lapland, specialising in the magical experience of Searching for Santa. Come and let the magic of Lapland captivate your heart, as you escape the hustle and bustle of the modern world. Let us transport you to a land full of mystery and magic in search of the big man himself. Prepare to be spellbound by the beauty of our Lapland resorts, as you feel at one with nature, set amidst the Lappish wilderness. Meet Wendy Wood, the toymaker & a host of special friends as you Search for Santa. Feel the power of the paw, as the huskies whisk you away through ancient snow covered forests in your quest to find the great man.

Includes:
* Return flights from Dublin
* 3 nights accommodation Full Board - all meals included
* All activities included – Reindeer Experience, Husky Experience, Adult & Junior Snowmobiling, Private Family Meeting with Santa, Snow Fun & Games, Celebration Dinner, We Found Santa Party and much more!
* Snow Suits & Boots
* 100% ATOL protected

From £1,590pp (*Based on family of 4)

Book now for £200pp deposit.

Get in touch now to book or find out more 🤗

02/12/2024

💫 Giveaway Time 💫

Today marks exactly two years since I launched my very own small business, and what an exciting two years it’s been 🤗 So to say a little thank you for all the support I’ve had over the last two years, and to celebrate my business birthday, I’m going to run a little giveaway just in time for Christmas 😍

Win an overnight stay with dinner and breakfast in the absolutely gorgeous 5* Fitzwilliam Hotel Belfast with their Awaken Your Winter Package for Two.

Keep the spirit of Christmas going for that little while longer, be energised and ready to peruse the sales early with a luxurious overnight stay with Fitzwilliam Breakfast & Evening Meal.

Escape to Five Star luxury this Winter at The Fitzwillliam Hotel Belfast. Our Awaken Your Winter package includes:

* Overnight accommodation in one of the luxurious guest rooms
* Two course evening meal in the award winning Restaurant
* Full Fitzwilliam Breakfast
* 12 noon checkout

For your chance to win this incredible prize, all you have to do is:

- LIKE this post
- SHARE to your story
- FOLLOW my page
- TAG 3 friends in the comments

Winner will be announced on Monday 30th December. Must complete all steps to be eligible. Available Friday or Saturday nights only from 1st January 2025 - 31st March 2025 (excluding 14th & 15th February 2025).

Oh & you can enter as many times as you like, so get sharing 🤩

02/12/2024

✨ An Amazon to the Andes tour ✨

Embark on a transformative journey through Peru, exploring beautiful sights and diverse wildlife. Trek the ancient Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, experiencing the sunrise at the Sun Gate. This adventure promises a deep connection with Peru while you discover the Sacred Valley’s colourful traditions with visits to a women’s weaving co-op and local pottery community.

Discover Peru’s iconic sights, wildlife, and cultures on this once-in-a-lifetime adventure, including a stay in the intimate, exclusive G Lodge Amazon and a hike along the ancient trail of the Incas to Machu Picchu. You’ll also enjoy guided excursions in the Amazon Jungle and get to meet with local people to learn about their locally made products and traditions.

What you’ll do
• Enjoy a full-day guided tour of the Sacred Valley, including stops at a women’s weaving co-op and a local pottery community to watch a live pottery-making demonstration.   • In Ollantaytambo, wander the cobbled streets and visit a local chicheria (corn beer bar) before hiking to the storehouses to look out over the ruins.  • Spend three days hiking the Inca Trail, passing through the cloud forest and walking past original Incan constructions.  • Reach the Machu Picchu Sun Gate before sunrise and catch the first views of the ruins on a clear day, then hike down for a guided tour of the site.  • In the Amazon jungle, enjoy excursions with naturalists to spot wildlife, take a dip in the local swimming hole, and go on a caiman-spotting cruise.

Experience all of this on an 11-night tour from just £1,505 per person.* Get in touch now to find out more 🤗

*Based on two sharing. Based on 30/04/2025 departure. Price subject to availability and change.

27/11/2024

✨ TC Conference 2024 - Go Beyond ✨

Wow!!! The most amazing weekend in Manchester at annual conference, this year celebrating 30 years 🙌

Such an inspirational, motivating & fun weekend spent learning so much to help me make your holidays even more special, making invaluable connections and learning new ways to develop myself & my business. Great to catch-up with lots of lovely fellow TC’s, friends from head office and fab suppliers 🫶

Some of the highlights of the weekend included the incredible guest speakers we were lucky enough to have join us, including 👏

Friday nights Apres Ski party was brilliant, such good craic and so much going on. - the slide was my fav! Amazing entertainment from & Rockaoke 🎤

Great to meet lots of the fab suppliers we work with over the weekend (far too many to even start mentioning names), learning all about the services they offer and how I can use these to help make my customers trips the very best 🤗

Saturday nights Gala dinner this year was Gatsby-inspired - and all I can say is wow! 🤩 The venue looked absolutely incredible, the theming was just perfect. As always, we had a surprise guest entertainer and this year it was the one & only Nile Rodgers - how unreal! Followed by the brilliant to close the night with even more dancing 💃 And of course, can’t forget to mention our host for the weekend - the one & only back for his 10th year as host 🎉

I can’t believe it has been two years already since I joined this incredible community, and almost two years since I launched my own small business 🥹 Feeling very lucky to be part of it all, and so grateful for all my lovely customers support, being trusted by so many of you to plan your special trips. What a weekend ❤️

26/11/2024

🇯🇵 Japan Multi-Centre September 2025 🇯🇵

Discover one of the most fascinating countries in the world on this epic journey around Japan. Visit each of these increiblle cities on your 2-week bucket list tour.

📍 Tokyo - Nagoya - Kyoto - Osaka 📍

When: 2nd September 2025
How long: 14 nights
Only £1799 per person

Price Includes
- Return flights from Dublin
- Airport taxes and security charges
- Tokyo x 4 nights - Sotetsu Fresa Inn Shinbashi Hibiyaguchi
- Nagoya x 3 nights - the b nagoya
- Kyoto x 3 nights - Sotetsu Fresa Inn Kyoto Hachijoguchi
- Osaka x 4 nights - Hotel Wing International Select Osaka Umeda
- Room only
- 25kg checked luggage per person

❗️Book now for £150 deposit per person❗️

Subject to availability & change. ATOL Protected. Prices based on 2 sharing. 14 day standard class Rail Pass not included - approx. £450pp.

Get in touch now to book or find out more 🤗

19/11/2024

Hi everyone, I’ve been a bit quiet the last few weeks with my posts, we were on a family holiday in Florida for a couple of weeks and I’ve just been catching up since. It’s been really busy between people travelling, last minute Winter breaks and lots of Summer 2025 plans 🎉 If you have something in mind that you would like me to help you with, please get in touch 🤗

We had such a lovely time in Florida, seeing Caoimhe’s wee face light up when she met all her favourite characters and seen the castle and fireworks was just the best 🥹 Moments that we will remember forever, the absolute best memories ❤️

12/11/2024

💍 Client Engagement 💍

Absolutely delighted for my lovely clients who have just gotten engaged in the last few days on their amazing trip to Thailand ❤️ As if their adventure around this beautiful country wasn’t going to be exciting enough they had to add a super romantic proposal on the beach 😝 It won’t let me add the video for some reason, but 😍😍

I always talk about how much I love being a part of someone’s honeymoon planning, and to have even a small bit of involvement in a proposal feels just as special 🤗

Congratulations to you both and enjoy the rest of your time in Thailand & of course all the celebrations back home 🥂🥰

07/11/2024

Dads on holidays be like… 🤣🤣🤣

When your 2/3 year olds who haven’t napped in nearly a year go on holidays and can’t hack it 🫣

10/10/2024

☀️ 5* Dubai - May 2025 ☀️

Oh my god how cold has it gotten today!!!! Winter is definitely on the way…soooo time to plan some sun 😏 Don’t miss this fab offer to one of my fav places 😍

5* Stella di Mare Dubai Marina
Departing 1st May
5 nights
£925pp

Price includes:
- Direct flights from Dublin
- 23kg checked baggage each
- Deluxe Double Room
- Breakfast included
- Return private airport transfers

*Based on 2 sharing. Price and availability subject to change. Taxes may be due locally.

Get in touch now to book or find out more 🤗

07/10/2024

I think this is the most accurate one for me yet 😏

3 weeks today to we go to Orlando and I’m so excited! Caoimhe is completely obsessed with Mickey Mouse and the gang, and all the princesses too so I can’t wait to see her wee face 🥺 I’m just hoping she isn’t scared of the life-size versions 🫣

Life is for living and as the saying goes - you can’t take it with you (that’s what I keep telling myself anyway! lol) Making memories to last a lifetime ❤️

07/10/2024

❄️ Bulgaria Ski 2025

Spend a week on the slopes in the Bulgarian resort of Borovets next year ⛷️

- 11th January 2025
£899 per person

- 15th February 2025
£999 per person

- 22nd February 2025
£929 per person

- 1st & 8th March 2025
£899 per person

Prices includes:
- Return flights from Belfast International
- Airport taxes & security charges
- 4* Lion Hotel - BOROVETS
- Half Board
- Return Transfers
- 22kgs checked in luggage
- 6 Day Ski pack includes - skis, sticks, boots, lift pass & 6x4hr ski school

❗️Book now for £150pp deposit❗️

*Subject to availability and price change. ATOL Protected. Prices are per person based on 2 sharing and subject to availability & change.

Get in touch now to find out more or book 🤗

05/10/2024

🇺🇸 Nashville May 2025 🇺🇸

To celebrate the release of Aer Lingus’ direct service to Nashville, check this out! Spend five nights exploring the iconic Music City, in the heart of it all, at Placemakr Music Row 🤠

When: 10th May 2025
How long: 5 nights
Just £1,045pp

Price includes:
- Return DIRECT flights with Aer Lingus from Dublin
- 5 x nights stay at 4* Placemakr Music Row (Room only)
- 23kg checked luggage per person
- Full financial package protection
- Low deposit

❗️Book now for just £200pp deposit❗️

*Price based on 2 sharing. ESTA required to enter USA. Resort fees & taxes may be payable locally.

Get in touch now for more information or to book 🤗

04/10/2024

🚨 Exciting Travel News 🚨

Some really exciting news today from ✈️ Beginning next April, Aer Lingus will now offer a DIRECT service from Dublin to the Country Music Capital of the World - Nashville 🥳🤠 Nashville has definitely been one of my most popular requests this year, so this is absolutely amazing news!!! 🙌

If you would like to visit this incredible city, get in touch now to start planning 🤗

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02/10/2024

🌟 Customer review 🌟

I absolutely love getting feedback from my customers, a nice review or comment means so much to me - but this one took it a step further! The lovely Owen from Bear Competitions kindly had this little video review put together on a recent trip organised by myself. Little did I know (but luckily for me) there was a professional videographer on the trip, so when Owen decided to do this and sent it over, I was blown away!

Owen has been a great client to me since I began this venture, and I truly appreciate every single trip he books 🤗 As he mentions, not only has this been his personal trips, but also his (amazing) business trips - which I’m not at all jealous of 😏

I’ve been meaning to share this for a while but today seemed like the perfect time. Not only are Owen & his lovely wife Danielle heading off again this evening, but it’s also Owen’s birthday today. So happy birthday from me, thank you for the kind words & more importantly, enjoy your break 😎

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🌟 Customer review 🌟 I absolutely love getting feedback from my customers, a nice review or comment means so much to me - but this one took it a step further! The lovely Owen from Bear Competitions kindly had this little video review put together on a recent trip organised by myself. Little did I know (but luckily for me) there was a professional videographer on the trip, so when Owen decided to do this and sent it over, I was blown away! Owen has been a great client to me since I began this venture, and I truly appreciate every single trip he books 🤗 As he mentions, not only has this been his personal trips, but also his (amazing) business trips - which I’m not at all jealous of 😏 I’ve been meaning to share this for a while but today seemed like the perfect time. Not only are Owen & his lovely wife Danielle heading off again this evening, but it’s also Owen’s birthday today. So happy birthday from me, thank you for the kind words & more importantly, enjoy your break 😎 #customerreview #personaltravelagent #travelcounsellors #trustedtravel #womeninbusiness #northernirelandtraveller #northernirelandsmallbusiness

💫 Holidays for a life well lived 💫 Welcome to ‘Handcrafted by Travel Counsellors’, a taste of the immersive destinations and experiences currently piquing our interest that I think you will love! You’ll have your trusty favourites already – those places you can relax straight into – but if you’re also hungry to explore beyond your norm, discover different cultures or (re)awaken your sense of curiosity, I can tailor-make these destinations for you. From journeys by luxury rail or expedition cruise to exclusive exploration of the Earth’s most beautiful landscapes, these holidays will open your eyes, change your perspective, and leave you feeling all the richer for it. And remember - all of these holidays can be personally handcrafted to your tastes. Bringing consideration and expertise, let me help shape your ideas and fulfil your travel dreams according to your unique tastes and wishes ❤️ Find out more here: www.travelcounsellors.co.uk/handcrafted?selecteduser=mairead.devine

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✨ Dive into unparalleled luxury onboard Celebrity Cruises ✨ Why Celebrity? Because with Celebrity Cruises, you can sail to the most breathtaking destinations while enjoying unparalleled luxury, world-class dining by Michelin-starred chefs, and exceptional service from a crew that anticipates your every need 🤩 From sipping crafted cocktails at the Magic Carpet hovering over the sea, to indulging in some of the finest culinary delights at sea, your journey will transcend the ordinary. Unwind in expansive open-air spaces, get pampered at The Retreat’s exclusive sundeck, or energise your spirit at their state-of-the-art Spa & Fitness centre 😍 � Ready to explore beyond the horizon? Get in touch now to check out my new Celebrity Cruises brochure, and let me take care of every detail of your own unforgettable voyage 🤗 � #CelebrityBeyond #TravelCounsellors #CelebrityCruises #LuxuryCruise #TailoredTravel #DreamHoliday #northernirelandtraveller #northernirelandbusiness

✨Virgin Voyages ✨ I’m so excited to be sailing on my first Virgin Voyages cruise in September 😍 I’ve heard so many incredible things about these amazing ships and can’t believe I’m finally getting to experience it for myself 🤗 What type of cruise floats your boat? An adventure in Antarctica, fine dining delights at sea, or a plethora of onboard activities for all the family? � Whether you crave thrilling escapades, cultural immersions, indulgent luxuries, or an adult-only haven - I can find you the perfect cruise, tailored to you 🙌🏻 Get in touch to start planning the perfect escape at sea 🤩 � #TravelCounsellors #Cruise #HolidayInspiration #tailormadetravel #virginvoyages #travelagent #smallbusinessowner #northernirelandbusiness #northernirelandtraveller

💫 Costa Navarino 💫 Discover the magic of Costa Navarino with a travel experience tailored just for you ✨ From its serene beaches to its historic sites, this Greek paradise offers hidden gems waiting to be explored 🤩 When you book with me, you’re not just getting a trip; you’re getting an adventure crafted with care. With my expertise and insider knowledge, I’ll guide you to the best-kept secrets of Costa Navarino, ensuring every moment is unforgettable ❤️ Ready to elevate your travel experience? Let’s make Costa Navarino your next dream destination 🤗 #CostaNavarino #TravelCounsellors #HiddenGems #Greece #tailormadetravel #independenttravelagent #travelbusiness #northernirelandbusiness

Tuning in to ‘Race Across the World’ tonight? 🤩 Island hopping in Thailand isn’t just a trip; it’s a mosaic of unforgettable moments stitched across the turquoise canvas of the sea 🌊. From the vibrant coral reefs to the soft, whispering sands of Koh Lipe, every stop is a new chapter in your adventure story. Ready to turn the page? 😉 Get in touch to start planning your next adventure! ✨ #Thailand #TravelCounsellors #RaceAcrosstheWorld #IslandHopping #travelexpert #smallbusinessowner #northernirelandtraveller

✨ Just Booked ✨ This one definitely deserved its own post 🤩 Some lucky clients booked yesterday to head to the absolutely incredible @atlantistheroyal in just a few weeks! Dubai is one of my favourite places anyway, so I always get so excited booking customers trips there - but when they’re staying here?! Wow - are they in for a treat! (I’m not jealous at all 😜) At Travel Counsellors we are so lucky to have such amazing relationships with some of the top hotels in the world, and this means we can make our customer’s trips even more special with that truly personal touch 🥰 📷 Atlantis The Royal

✨Safari Adventures✨ Have you always dreamed of going on safari? (Yes, me too 😍) Well @theturquoiseflamingo experienced the safari trip of a lifetime to South Africa with her daughter Jemima recently ❤️ Her very own Travel Counsellor seamlessly put together the most incredible itinerary and went the extra mile to make sure they had the most perfect adventure. How amazing does this look? 🤩 Contact me today to start planning your next bucket-list adventure 🦒 �#TravelCounsellors #Safari #Johannesburg #KrugerNationalPark #VictoriaFalls #travelexpert #independenttravelagent #northernirelandtraveller #smallbusinessowner #travelbusinessowner #bucketlistadventures #northernirelandbusiness

So what is ‘Shoulder Season’? ☀️ � Let me explain! ‘Shoulder Season’ brings the best of both worlds – lesser crowds and milder weather, as well as better prices and value for money! It’s the sweet spot for savvy explorers who love discovering destinations with all the joys of peak season, minus the hustle and bustle. � Don’t just travel; explore the world with confidence, knowing that I have all the insider tips and thoughtful touches ready for you. 🗺️ Your perfect escape awaits! #travelwithcare #shoulderseasontravel #TravelCounsellors #smallbusinessowner #independanttravelagent #northernirelandbusiness

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