The New Year at Travel Counsellors started with a bang, well a fizz at least (!) with a visit from the Queensland Tourist Board. As all our agents are home based, TV (we call it TCTV) is an essential part of how we communicate. We have our own TV studio at our head offices in [...]
Earlier this month I received the regular newsletter from Dubai Tourism. Such is the pace of innovation in Dubai and breadth of experiences available it pays to stay updated. Our Travel Counsellors do a great job on that so they have all of the latest information on Dubai at their fingertips. It really is a fantastic [...]
I don’t know about you but it is always a dismaying feeling when I have to root through my drawers to find my warmest pair of pyjamas in order to prevent myself from becoming a human ice-block in the night. Yes the dreaded winter weather is upon us and as I stepped out of my [...]
If you have managed to read ‘My Life In Cruise’ Blog then by now you will have realised I have a real love for holidays at sea, and I had been travelling with my partner for many years. After the birth of our twins, holidays felt like the impossible until they were at least out of [...]
I recently entered a competition in the Travel Trade press to suggest a new ‘Experience’ for guests at adult only Warner Hotels in the UK. To my surprise I was asked to go to the beautiful Holme Lacy in Hereford to take part in a cupcake decorating experience, which they are now hoping to roll out to the other [...]
Here at Travel Counsellors, we think that the chance to sample the culinary delights of a destination is a big part of the fun when you’re travelling. It’s hard to beat the taste of feta cheese and olives in Greece, cured meats and pasta in Italy, and for the ultimate treat, a glass or two of [...]
A touring holiday allows you to see a whole host of sights in one break away, but the thought of copious hours spent on a coach can leave some travellers feeling queasy. That’s where the latest innovation in travel “flies” in. If like most of us you’ve dreamt of experiencing the VIP treatment as you [...]
As wedding fever grips the nation with the much anticipated Royal Wedding approaching, rumours speculate about where the newlyweds will be spending the start of their married life on honeymoon. Will it be a romantic retreat to a tropical hideaway? Or maybe a relaxing break closer to home? Whichever destination William and Kate chose [...]
Here at Travel Counsellors we have seen a dramatic increase in bookings over the Easter period, as people appear to be taking advantage of extra bank holiday on 29th April to celebrate this year’s Royal Wedding between Prince William and Kate Middleton, which has resulted in two long weekends for the UK public and [...]
Whether you are looking for cultural sights, adventure or total tranquility and relaxation there is plenty on offer for 2011, with many exciting destinations that will allow people to see and experience sights and sounds from across the globe. For those looking for authentic culture and an abundance of activities head for the Caribbean Island [...]