Alan Wilman
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Blackpool
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What can I provide for you, so that your holiday or travel experience will be one to be remembered?
As your personal travel consultant, based in Lytham in the Fylde, you can call on my extensive travel experience.
I have been part of the award-winning, global, independent travel company, Travel Counsellors, for 12 years. With 25 years' travel industry experience, I am still providing the unique exceptional level of customer service....and with added extras. One of these is complete peace of mind thanks to the unique level of financial protection offered by Travel Counsellors free of charge. This means that every penny you spend with me will be either covered by ATOL or the Travel Counsellors financial trust. There is never any doubt - if something happens your money will be safe.
I understand this is your holiday and it must be built around you, and meet all of your criteria. Holidays are one of your major considered purchases, so you should never take risks. In order for you to make the right decision, you need information you can trust from a respected consultant. This is where I come in, with in-depth knowledge about a huge range of destinations, airlines, hotels and tours.
Your holiday will be in safe, experienced hands. You’ll benefit from my extensive travel knowledge, having been fortunate enough to travel around the world to such places as North America, Caribbean, Western Europe, Middle East, Indian Ocean, South Africa and Australia.
I visited many of these places, and as a result, my knowledge is very in-depth and detailed. My experiences are vast, and I would love the chance to use these to put together the perfect trip for you.
I remember the first time I saw Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Opera House - it gave me goose-pimples. The wow factor of New York, and all its accessible amenities. The beauty of South Africa with wildlife free to roam. The happy laid-back lifestyle of the Caribbean. The historic background to modern Rome.
Do you want to see the stunning mountain scenery of New Zealand, the Pacific coastline of USA or the glitz of Las Vegas, the clear blue waters of Seychelles or Maldives in the Indian Ocean, the remarkable sights of European cities?
Don't keep dreaming as with my help you may be able to afford your perfect trip. Just give me a call, email and I can even come and meet you at a time and place to suit you.
I’m sure I can help you fulfil your promises to yourself!
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In search of the Northern Lights
How exciting! We left Newcastle Airport by Charter with Air Germania - and a pleasant experience it was - all credit to them for looking after all on-board. We headed north to the Arctic Circle, land of the Midnight Sun....but it was late November, and the sun never rises. Our approach to Tromso in Northern Norway was spectacular - over Fjords and snow-covered mountains. Our hosts were Hurtigru
11 Dec 2015 5 min read
Canada
The state of Ontario in Canada is roughly half the size of Europe, so to see it all in six days would be impossible. I recently went on a trip with the Canadian Tourist Authority around Lake Ontario, ending up in Ottawa, the capital of Canada. Our first two nights were spent in Niagara Falls. Our first sight of the falls was from the balcony of our bedroom at the Sheraton-on-the-Falls......wow!
28 Apr 2015 5 min read
Canada
The state of Ontario in Canada is roughly half the size of Europe, so to see it all in six days would be impossible. I recently went on a trip with the Canadian Tourist Authority around Lake Ontario, ending up in Ottawa, the capital of Canada. Our first two nights were spent in Niagara Falls. Our first sight of the falls was from the balcony of our bedroom at the Sheraton-on-the-Falls......wow!
28 Apr 2015 5 min read
A Day in Germany
It was an extremely early start, but Lufthansa were taking eight Travel Counsellors to Frankfurt for the day, to see behind the operations of this worldwide airline. We were booked on the 0610 from Manchester. I was lucky, because I could stretch out with "extra leg room" on our A321, but the benefit was short-lived, because after coffee and a very gooey chocolate croissant, we were landing in
28 Apr 2015 5 min read
Nova Scotia!
Nova Scotia! Beautiful scenery, exquisite seafood and great hospitality. If you want serenity, slow pace of life, with plenty to see and do, then Nova Scotia is just over 5hrs flying time from UK, and gives you the freedom to explore. After flying into Halifax, we caught a short flight in a 16-seater Air Canada, Island Hopper, and headed for Prince Edward Island, and its capital Charlottetown.
28 Apr 2015 5 min read
Nova Scotia!
Nova Scotia! Beautiful scenery, exquisite seafood and great hospitality. If you want serenity, slow pace of life, with plenty to see and do, then Nova Scotia is just over 5hrs flying time from UK, and gives you the freedom to explore. After flying into Halifax, we caught a short flight in a 16-seater Air Canada Island Hopper, and headed for Prince Edward Island, and its capital Charlottetown. A
28 Apr 2015 5 min read
Lisbon
A short city break to Lisbon is the ideal "getaway". I recommend you need three nights and no less. Lisbon is only two and a half hours flight from Manchester direct with TAP Air Portugalia. The airport is only 20 minutes from the city centre which is absolutely brilliant! The people are friendly and it’s a compact city, so it’s simple to get about and very inexpensive. This is perhaps its best tr
28 Apr 2015 5 min read
New York City
New York. What can you say? A city that doesn't sleep! So easy to get around. Friendly people. Where do I start? A hotel near Times Square, or at least within walking distance, as most attractions, amenities, shops, museums and theatres are all within 15-30mins walk of Times Square (and it's grid road system), means places are easy to find, and you won't get lost. After people watching, neon
28 Apr 2015 5 min read
New York City
New York. What can you say? A city that doesn't sleep! So easy to get around. Friendly people. Where do I start? A hotel near Times Square, or at least within walking distance, as most attractions, amenities, shops, museums and theatres are all within 15-30mins walk of Times Square (and its grid road system), means places are easy to find, and you won't get lost. After people watching, neon
28 Apr 2015 5 min read
Northern Territories & South Australia
If you want to see how Australia was in the last century, go to the outback. Singapore Airlines took us from London to Darwin via Singapore, and the first leg was on the Airbus A380 - smooth, quiet, spacious, and excellent Singapore Airlines service. Darwin was hot, but at least it was the dry season, so the pleasant days and mild nights made it pleasurable and bearable. Darwin as a city, is
28 Apr 2015 5 min read
Schiphol Airport
As I utilise KLM for customers travelling to the Far East and Africa, last week I was lucky to be included on a trip to Amsterdam Schiphol courtesy of KLM. An early start was the order of the day, as we were travelling Business Class from Manchester to Amsterdam. I was able to experience the Executive Lounge in Terminal 3, which was busy at 7.30 in the morning, but relaxing over coffee and croissa
02 May 2012 5 min read
Cape Town
It was the beginning of June, as 10 travel agents and journalists boarded a BA747 (along with the Welsh Rugby Team, who were in Club Class!) bound for Cape Town. Whilst landing in broken cloud, the first sight of Table Mountain was awesome. It was late autumn in South Africa but you wouldn't have known, as the temperature rose to over 70 degrees during the day. Not a big city, the suburbs do
12 Oct 2011 5 min read
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Tailor-made for you
Your holiday isn’t just a trip away. It’s a longed-for escape, time to reconnect with loved ones, or a dream adventure you never thought possible. That’s why I take the time to truly get to know you and understand your hopes and expectations, then use my experience, connections and passion for the destination to create a trip that makes those dreams a reality.
Personalised service. Always
When you plan a holiday with me, you’ll be given my personal mobile number from the very first call. I’ll listen to your thoughts and ideas like I would a friend and arrange accommodation, activities, and flights that are all personalised to you. And I’ll share my personal tips and recommendations, so you can experience the true beauty of each destination.
Stress-free travel, and more time for what matters most
I believe your time away should be stress-free, easy, and seamless from start to finish. So, I take care of all the details for you - from ATOL protection, insurance, and flexible payments to access to the myTC app, which keeps everything in one place.
Support when it matters most
If the unexpected happens, you can rest easy, knowing that I’ll handle any last-minute changes, flight cancellations, or disruptions before you even pick up the phone. So you always feel happy, carefree, and ready to make the most of every moment.
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