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Michelle Goulding - Travel Counsellors I am an independent travel advisor using 30 years of travel experience to create the perfect holiday for you and your family / friends.
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Have you spent this half term wondering about how to have some family fun and adventures in 2025?  If so, get in touch a...
31/10/2024

Have you spent this half term wondering about how to have some family fun and adventures in 2025?

If so, get in touch and we can bounce some ideas around to get something to suit the whole family and within whatever budget you have in mind......

Still looking for a New Year ski break?  I may have just the thing....from just £1,995 per person and departing on 29th ...
30/10/2024

Still looking for a New Year ski break? I may have just the thing....from just £1,995 per person and departing on 29th December.

Experience the magic of a skiing holiday in Trysil, Norway, where breathtaking landscapes meet exceptional snow conditions. As Norway's largest ski area, Trysil offers a winter wonderland filled with adventure, perfect for families, couples, and ski enthusiasts of all levels. Nestled across the majestic Trysilfjellet mountain, this resort promises not only prime skiing but also an escape in stunning surroundings.

What’s included:
• 7 nights at Skistar Lodge in Trysil, Norway
• 2-bedroom apartment; half-board basis
• Flights from London Heathrow on 29/12/2024
• Shuttle transfers, Ski passes, and Ski hire

Don't forget to change your clocks (including that one in your car that normally gets left for a month or two!)....and e...
26/10/2024

Don't forget to change your clocks (including that one in your car that normally gets left for a month or two!)....and enjoy the extra hour sleep tonight!

It's nearly the weekend.  After travelling to France, Germany and Malta over the past few weeks, I'm really looking forw...
25/10/2024

It's nearly the weekend.

After travelling to France, Germany and Malta over the past few weeks, I'm really looking forward to a weekend at home.

What are your plans?

That's a wrap! I'm back at my desk after a great week in sunny Malta. A week that was filled with lots of history, learn...
24/10/2024

That's a wrap! I'm back at my desk after a great week in sunny Malta.

A week that was filled with lots of history, learning about Maltese life, delicious food (I didn't have a bad meal), culture, beautiful towns and sunshine. This week had a bit of everything!

If you'd like to find out more about a holiday in Malta - drop me an email at [email protected]

Our last day was spent with a trip to the blue grotto. Unfortunately, the boats weren't running due to the weather - but...
23/10/2024

Our last day was spent with a trip to the blue grotto. Unfortunately, the boats weren't running due to the weather - but we got a good view of it from above.

We then moved on to the lovely fishing village of Marsaxlokk, filled with original Maltese fishing boats.

From here we squeezed in a stop at the three cities, where again we saw fantastic architecture and a stunning harbour (with big posh boats this time!)

A great end to a week of exploring this lovely island.

We had a lovely leisurely day wandering around Gozo. First a great viewpoint over the red beach from Calypso Caves (clos...
22/10/2024

We had a lovely leisurely day wandering around Gozo. First a great viewpoint over the red beach from Calypso Caves (closed as unsafe), then wandering around the 3,000 year old temples which are still standing pretty well.

We then went to Victoria and explored the city and the citadel - which is again filled with building with beautiful architecture and small streets.

The ferry is only 20mins from Malta and its definitely worth a trip over.

Happy Monday!I'm currently on a boat over to Gozo - what a great way to start the week.Hope you all have a positive Mond...
21/10/2024

Happy Monday!

I'm currently on a boat over to Gozo - what a great way to start the week.

Hope you all have a positive Monday too.

The sun came out in full force today for our trip to the highest point in Malta (Dingli Cliffs).  We then headed down un...
20/10/2024

The sun came out in full force today for our trip to the highest point in Malta (Dingli Cliffs). We then headed down underground to the catacombs before walking around the picturesque town of Mdina.

The once Capital City, Mdina, is filled with beautiful architecture and some great views along the way. This is a must on any trip to Malta, in my opinion.

Today, I took my group for a local Maltese vineyard to taste some of their delicious wines.  The wines were accompanied ...
19/10/2024

Today, I took my group for a local Maltese vineyard to taste some of their delicious wines. The wines were accompanied with a huge charcuterie board.

This evening we were supposed to attend the but sadly it's been postponed at short notice to next weekend due to bad weather. I guess I will have to stock up on maltesers back home instead 😀

We're going to have dinner in St Paul's Bay this evening instead....so at least we will get to experience a different part of Malta.

Lovely day exploring Valletta today and soaking up all the history around the town and Malta.  We got to the gardens in ...
18/10/2024

Lovely day exploring Valletta today and soaking up all the history around the town and Malta. We got to the gardens in time for the midday gun fire....which was exceptionally loud!

Fab day in a really beautiful city with stunning architecture. The cathedral was stunning inside too....not sure I've ever seen so much gold!

I made yesterday's quiz too easy.....you were all right and I've just arrived in Malta.Not a bad view from my hotel balc...
17/10/2024

I made yesterday's quiz too easy.....you were all right and I've just arrived in Malta.

Not a bad view from my hotel balcony!!

It's 26 degrees which is perfect.......

This time tomorrow I'll be back at the airport, as I take a lovely group of people off to explore somewhere new.  Can yo...
16/10/2024

This time tomorrow I'll be back at the airport, as I take a lovely group of people off to explore somewhere new.

Can you guess where it is?
😎 It has around 300 sunny days a year - making it one of the sunniest destinations a short flight from the UK
🗣 It has two official languages - I can speak one of them
⭐ It is foodie heaven with SEVEN Michelin star restaurant and many more that are of the same standard but without the star rating
😋 I'm looking forward to trying Pastizzi, Bragioli and Timpana
🍫 I'm off to the annual chocolate festival on Saturday - but I feel I may be disappointed as the sweet treat with a similar name...is not actually from here

❓❓❓WHERE AM I GOING?❓❓❓

15/10/2024

Are you ready to go beyond Bali and escape the ordinary to discover the magic of Indonesia.

You can explore some of the 18,000 stunning islands, each more breath-taking than the last. From the tranquil beaches of NIHI Sumba - which ranks at number 10 on The World’s 50 Best Hotels to the pristine beauty of Bawah Reserve, your dream escape awaits.

I will tailor-make your perfect Indonesian journey, ensuring every detail aligns with your personal requirements. Whether it's yoga classes on Sumba or adventures in Komodo National Park, I can make your travel dreams a reality.

Get in touch to find out more about Indonesia (there is more to explore than Bali)

Happy Friday from my old Uni town of Wűrzburg. Looking forward to a weekend exploring this beautiful city again.        ...
11/10/2024

Happy Friday from my old Uni town of Wűrzburg.

Looking forward to a weekend exploring this beautiful city again.

Happy Monday!!This just about sums up how I woke up feeling today....partly as I knew I was about to have a great day at...
07/10/2024

Happy Monday!!

This just about sums up how I woke up feeling today....partly as I knew I was about to have a great day at work, but mostly because I've got a 3 day week this week and will be on a flight to one of my favourite European towns on Thursday morning....

What has your week got in store for you....

Hope you all have a fantastic one

Feeling the love today as I received this lovely gift from a customer.  It came with a gorgeous card too with photos fro...
03/10/2024

Feeling the love today as I received this lovely gift from a customer.

It came with a gorgeous card too with photos from the trip I'd planned for them around the US. The photos reminded me why I switched careers....to help people have amazing stress-free travel experiences with their precious time away from work, and help create fantastic family memories to last a lifetime.

It should be me saying thank you for trusting me to do this and helping my business to go from strength to strength.

That said, I've enjoyed tucking into the chocolate for breakfast but will save the bubbles for dinner!

Feeling the love today as I received this lovely gift from a customer.  It came with a gorgeous card too with photos fro...
03/10/2024

Feeling the love today as I received this lovely gift from a customer.

It came with a gorgeous card too with photos from the trip I'd planned for them around the US. The photos reminded me why I switched careers....to help people have amazing stressful travel experiences with their precious time away from work, and help create fantastic family memories to last a lifetime.

It should be me saying thank you for trusting me to do this and helping my business to go from strength to strength.

That said, I've enjoyed tucking into the chocolate for breakfast but will save the bubbles for dinner!

EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT!!I've expanded my business and now have a DISNEY EXPERT on the team.Sarah has not only been bookin...
02/10/2024

EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT!!

I've expanded my business and now have a DISNEY EXPERT on the team.

Sarah has not only been booking Disney holidays for others for over a decade herself but goes to Disney on her own holidays most years. I can confidently say that there is nothing that this lady does not know about the Disney brand.

So, if you're thinking of a Disney trip next year (USA, Paris, Japan) - get in touch and I will see what we can come up with for you. We can then hold you hand all the way through the experience to make sure that you have all the info you need (apps, restaurants etc) so that you have that magical Disney experience you've wished for.

Drop me an email at [email protected] to find out more

Do you want to escape this miserable rainy weather and head to sunnier climates this month?  If you're thinking that you...
01/10/2024

Do you want to escape this miserable rainy weather and head to sunnier climates this month? If you're thinking that your half term break needs a bit of sun, then look no further. There is still plenty of availability in Europe and with Spanish temperatures in there 20s, the below could be a good affordable option.

Based on a family of 4 (kids 11 and 14),
✈ Flying from Bristol on 26th October at 7am,
Returning back into Bristol 12.00 on 2nd Nov.
Flights include bags and seats together.
🏨 Staying in a family room (double bed and 2 single beds) on a B&B basis.
🚖 Private transfers included (30mins)
⭐ The hotel is 4 star.
🏖 It is 250m from the beach and 200m from Salou Centre.

💰 Total Price: £3,050 💰

If you'd like to find out more about this or any other winter sun breaks, please get in touch at [email protected]

I'm just back from a lovely relaxing weekend in Lille.Why Lille?  That's what people kept asking before I went and, to b...
30/09/2024

I'm just back from a lovely relaxing weekend in Lille.

Why Lille? That's what people kept asking before I went and, to be honest, I wasn't quite sure (except that it was only 1.5 hours direct from London). However, now I know why!!

Lille is a very easy and relaxing train ride from Euston. After 1.5 hours, you are right in the heart of the city.

We did a couple of fab activities to explore the city. Firstly, we hired a boat (self drive) for an hour on Saturday, which was really relaxing (you could do this for up to 4 hours and see more of the waterways). Next, we explored Lille on foot, using a self-guided city trail - this is all on an app and takes you around 15 spots in the city giving you the history and asking you a question to answer - this give the city tour a competitive edge against other tourists (we came mid-table).

Lille is full of fantastic places to eat and drink - with a few micro-breweries or lovely wine bars. The local food is flemish/welsh (Welsh Rarebit everywhere!). There are also quite a few lovely hotels such as the converted monastery at the Quai and a gorgeous Relais and Chateaux close to the city centre. If you want a more lively experience, there are fantastic bars everywhere - as well as microbrewies and quaint wine bars - it really has something for everyone.

Sunday was spent with a scenic walk along the canal and back into the city to visit the market and buy some sausage and cheese before heading home.

I will definitely be recommending Lille for a weekend break, and even more so, travel by Eurostar for an easy, stress-free and efficient way of travel.

A very early start this morning to get my weekend kicked off.  I'm off to catch a Eurostar train (for the first time in ...
27/09/2024

A very early start this morning to get my weekend kicked off.

I'm off to catch a Eurostar train (for the first time in about 20 years!) to head over to France for a weekend of Croissants and French wine.....

I've not been to Lille before but it is a direct train from St Pancras so a nice quick and easy trip to try explore somewhere new.

If you have any restaurant recommendations while I'm there, drop it in the comments below.

If not, then bon week-end à tous!! 🥐 🍷

Another hotel that I was lucky enough to hear more about on Tuesday night was the tripadvisor number 1 luxury hotel in t...
26/09/2024

Another hotel that I was lucky enough to hear more about on Tuesday night was the tripadvisor number 1 luxury hotel in the whole wide world - Oblu Lobigili in the Maldives.

The hotel oozes luxury and romance - Lobigili literally means the Island of Love. It's a beautiful haven a short speedboat ride from the main airport - Male. The island has 68 villas, 3 restaurants (including the largest underwater restaurant), a spa, a house reef and is offered on an all-inclusive basis (which includes all food (including the underwater restaurant once per 4 night stay), premium beverages, watersports and some additional treats such as a sunset fishing trip and a snorkelling trip.
If you stay for 4 nights you also get a 45mins spa treatment included.

If you get bored on this island, it is joined onto a 4 star property (Ailafushi) and you are able to go over there to enjoy their facilities (but not the other way around).

This resort really did impress, so if you'd like to find out more, please get in touch.

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