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Vicky Babbs - Travel Counsellors I design simple or complicated holidays, cruises, flight itineraries or even Honeymoons and Weddings Everything I arrange is bespoke. Vicky

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I am proud to have owned my Travel Counsellor franchise for 14 years now. I started working in the industry aged 18 straight from taking a Diploma in Travel and Tourism. After a brief flirtation in cruising with P&O and then Princess Cruises I focused on longhaul tailormade holidays starting at P&O Air Holidays and moving to companies such as Austravel, Australian Affair, Ebookers, lastminute.com

and Quest Travel. My roles in Senior Management in these companies took me further away from the side of travel I enjoyed, that being creating holidays for my customers. So it has been wonderful, thanks mainly to the appearance of my daughter, that I have gone back to my 'roots' and have an extensive repeat and referred customer portfolio whom I thoroughly enjoy working with. It does not matter if it's a detailed longhaul holiday or a short city break, it is always put together based on my individual customers needs and requirements, nothing is 'off the shelf' as our requirements are as unique as we are as people. I will not work with mainstream Tour Operators, where possible, and if I am unable to source a product or holiday via one of our many thousand of direct contract suppliers then I will reach out and work with bespoke niche operators located here in the UK or with one of our many Destination Management companies in resort with whom we contract. Indeed these last two years have further reinforced my philosophy as I have had to cancel and change so many holidays. This has been done with ease as I have been the one in control alongside the relevant service provider making it simple to obtain refunds or to amend. I am at your side from the moment you contact me through to when you return home from your holiday. Should you have any concerns or problems in resort then I am here to help and am backed up by an amazing 24/7 team and between us we have plenty of experience (thanks to covid) of calmly handling and solving all sorts of problems and concerns. I can arrange literally any type of arrangement from private plane charter, cruises, private yachts, luxury longhaul and short haul holidays & city breaks, UK holidays, Honeymoons etc. However, my main area of expertise lies in Australia, Asia, Indian Ocean, New Zealand, South Pacific, Middle East, Canda and the USA where I was based in Manhattan responsible for the North America operation which included 15 locations including one in Canada. Please feel free to call me so that we can chat about your travel requirements and aspirations so that I can help make them a reality this coming year. I look forward to hearing from you and becoming your Personal Travel Counsellor.

🎉✨ Cheers to a New Year of Adventures! ✨🎉As the clock strikes midnight and we bid farewell to another incredible year, I...
31/12/2024

🎉✨ Cheers to a New Year of Adventures! ✨🎉

As the clock strikes midnight and we bid farewell to another incredible year, I want to express my heartfelt wishes to all my amazing customers.
May the coming year be a tapestry of exciting destinations, unforgettable experiences, and endless joy.
I look forward to helping you plan your 2025 adventure.
[email protected]
02085051610

11/12/2024

🎉 30 Years of Going Beyond 🎉

ďťżFor three incredible decades, Travel Counsellors has been redefining what personal means in travel - offering personal service that goes beyond expectations and I am proud to have been a part of this for over 17 years.

10,957 days (give or take) of creating experiences that are beyond customers' wildest dreams. More than 262,000 hours of building relationships that go beyond just being a travel partner. Countless miles covered to take customers beyond borders.

Myself and colleagues have helped reunite teddies left on aircraft with grateful little ones, and parents! We have even reunited a lost wedding ring across continents and to helping a little girl see an active volcano before losing her sight—our stories are as unique as the holidays we create.

Here’s to 30 years of making dreams come true and striving to always go beyond.

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Love this time of year with my Lapland families heading off🤶🏻☃️❄️🦌
29/11/2024

Love this time of year with my Lapland families heading off🤶🏻☃️❄️🦌

26/11/2024

Recognising my 17 years as part of Travel Counsellors 30th anniversary.

Two of my favourite ladies !
26/11/2024

Two of my favourite ladies !

Monday morning …. No better place to gather my thoughts and plan after a conference weekend.  Starting with organising a...
25/11/2024

Monday morning …. No better place to gather my thoughts and plan after a conference weekend. Starting with organising an incredible wedding in the Seychelles !

Great Friday night and Saturday, so far, at Travel Counsellors 30th anniversary conference.
23/11/2024

Great Friday night and Saturday, so far, at Travel Counsellors 30th anniversary conference.

I will be out of the office the next 3 days attending our annual TC Conference.   This one’s a biggie celebrating 30 yea...
21/11/2024

I will be out of the office the next 3 days attending our annual TC Conference. This one’s a biggie celebrating 30 years since the company launched.
I’ll be back on Monday but if you need me urgently please what’s app, text or call me on 07947761941.

Leaving the stunning Florence behind we headed to Verona.   What I wouldn’t give for the Italian rail system, an absolut...
15/11/2024

Leaving the stunning Florence behind we headed to Verona. What I wouldn’t give for the Italian rail system, an absolute joy to use in all respects.

NH collection Palazzo Verona was our destination where we were treated to huge junior suites with a separate lounge area.
Even the premium rooms are exceptionally large with the odd one offering Juliet balconies.
This hotel was an old palace and the presidential suite, which is a very large suite of rooms taking an entire floor ( and Pavarottis favourite rooms as he liked to stay here) is full of sections of old mosaics and painted beamed ceilings. Roman ruins are under the building and some have been excavated and can be seen through circular glass flooring in the dining room. Ask guest relations for a closer look and you will see the mosaics they uncovered.
Superbly located in the heart of Verona you are literally a 5 min walk from most of the sights in the city.

Consider taking my trip but for a longer duration;
Direct flights with BA from city airport to Florence with hand luggage.
Private transfer to the Tivoli Palazzo Gaddi
3 nights on B&B in a premium room.
Direct train from Florence to Verona
2 nights at the NH Collection Palazzo Verona in a premium room on B&B
Private transfer to Florence airport
Ryanair flight to stansted with priority boarding, seats and hand luggage only.

ÂŁ2,110 based on 2 adults sharing.
Departing 09 Dec 24.

Alternative dates, airports and durations available.
Please get in touch;
02085051610
[email protected]

Amazing 3 days as a guest of Minor hotels taking in Florence and Verona staying at the Tivoli Palazzo Gaddi and then the...
15/11/2024

Amazing 3 days as a guest of Minor hotels taking in Florence and Verona staying at the Tivoli Palazzo Gaddi and then the NH Collection Palazzo Verona.

The Tivoli Palazzo Gaddi saw me staying in a Premium xl room with a lovely small terrace with beautiful views.
Being an old palace so much of the hotel has the most amazing frescos and pieces of fine art which can be seen throughout the hotel.
The cosy entrance with roaring fire and very comfy seating leads to a gorgeous secret garden.
In season ( closes 01 nov) the roof terrace offers some of the best views imaginable.
Experiencing the fine dining restaurant was an absolute treat with the most delicious food.

Extremely central you honestly could not beat this hotel for quality, facilities, service, comfort and food.

Images below are of the views from my terrace, the hotel including frescos and art along with the presidential suite terrace which adjoins the main roof terrace so shares the same views.

15/11/2024

Be lovely to see our local friends supporting Els & the boys if you’re free. Kids/teens will be allowed into the pub at this time too. Hope to see you there, some exciting new songs and new band member !!!

I’m thrilled to share that Travel Counsellors has been named the ‘Best Homeworking Network’ at the Wave Awards 2024! Thi...
12/11/2024

I’m thrilled to share that Travel Counsellors has been named the ‘Best Homeworking Network’ at the Wave Awards 2024! This award is a testament to our commitment to excellence in the cruise sector and beyond.

I’m proud to be part of this dedicated community that works tirelessly to help create exceptional experiences for our customers. This achievement celebrates the strong relationships we’ve built with our luxury cruise partners and our customers. I believe in crafting personalised experiences that give my customers the freedom to explore the world with confidence.

WaveAwards

Where else would I be on a Monday morning!
04/11/2024

Where else would I be on a Monday morning!

November is calling! From the snow-capped peaks of Nepal to the sandy expanses of Oman, and the vibrant streets of New Y...
31/10/2024

November is calling! From the snow-capped peaks of Nepal to the sandy expanses of Oman, and the vibrant streets of New York City, there’s never been a better time to travel.
Imagine trekking through Nepal's stunning landscapes, exploring Oman's cultural treasures, or soaking up NY's iconic skyline – all before the festive rush sets in.
Need some guidance on booking these last-minute adventures then please get in touch;

[email protected]
02085051610
Appointments at Hobo Club Loughton

I’m proud to announce that Travel Counsellors has been listed in the E2E Dynamic 100 track for the second year running! ...
24/10/2024

I’m proud to announce that Travel Counsellors has been listed in the E2E Dynamic 100 track for the second year running! This prestigious platform celebrates UK-based, privately owned companies with a turnover of more than £25 million over the past two years.

The E2E Dynamic 100 is run by the E2E Exchange in association with The Independent.

As an independent business owner, I’m proud to be backed by an organisation that champions entrepreneurship and empowers me to deliver the very best service for my customers.

If you’re looking for someone to take the stress out of your next holiday or business trip, I’m here to help – so don’t hesitate to get in touch!

Another perfect morning working at the Hobo Club Loughton, today it’s all about luxury cruising for one of my lovely cou...
03/10/2024

Another perfect morning working at the Hobo Club Loughton, today it’s all about luxury cruising for one of my lovely couples.

This is such a shame but to be clear they did NOT book with a travel agent. They booked with someone who signed up to se...
27/09/2024

This is such a shame but to be clear they did NOT book with a travel agent. They booked with someone who signed up to selling travel for their own benefit and recruiting people to join - an MLM!

Travel agents like myself have gone through vigorous training for years when we first started. We still train now and never stop learning (I’ve been in travel over 30 years and I still keep training)!

I don’t have my business to get free stuff or cheap holidays. I love what I do and have built an amazing business with hard work and dedication to do the right thing for my customers.

These people booked with someone doing travel as a side hustle and had the audacity to say they were a travel agent with no training.

Trust someone who has been doing this job for years with your hard earned money, someone like me and my amazing team of colleagues who support me.

People in Wi******er form a Facebook group after bad experiences with a InteleTravel representative.

Beachcomber Resorts sale expires 30 September. This represents a huge 30% saving including the meal plans. For more info...
24/09/2024

Beachcomber Resorts sale expires 30 September.
This represents a huge 30% saving including the meal plans.
For more information please get in touch.
02085051610
[email protected]

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Friday 09:00 - 19:00
Saturday 11:00 - 14:00

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