Alex Buckle
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Meet Alex – The Travel Guru ✈️
Hello, I’m Alex, better known as @alexb_travelguru on Instagram. With 30 years in the travel industry (and 19 running my own agency), travel isn’t just my job, it’s my life.
My passion started young, when my parents moved to South East Asia for work. From sleeping in bamboo huts on remote Malaysian islands to staying with hill tribes in Northern Thailand, I learned early that travel is about experiences, not just destinations.
After starting my career with Thomas Cook in my hometown of Peterborough, I set out to create something different, a travel service built on personal care, honest advice, and tailor-made experiences that truly fit each traveller.
Today, my team and I plan incredible getaways for clients all over the world, from family adventures and romantic escapes to business travel with style. We’re available day and night, offering a one-to-one service backed by 100% financial protection through ATOL and the Travel Counsellors Trust.
When I’m not planning holidays, you’ll find me coaching my son’s football teams, running a line, umpiring a cricket match or on a Dad's Taxi run.
So, where to next?
Let’s create your next unforgettable journey together.
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Mamma Mia Vibes in Skopelos
Skopelos: Greece’s Green Gem in the Aegean In late July 2025, I set off on a journey to a place I’d been dreaming about for years, Skopelos, the lush, pine-covered Greek island made famous by Mamma Mia. Our adventure began with a flight from London City Airport to Skiathos, followed by the most idyllic transfer I’ve ever experienced — a water taxi skimming across sparkling turquoise waters to o
11 Aug 2025 5 min read
Need help with yet another Zoom Quiz - some questions to help when it's your turn to be Quiz master.
Is it Wednesday yet? The highlight of the week has become our weekly Zoom quiz, it started off with 3 families but its gathered momentumn and we now have 12 different teams of all ages and some people attend that we have only met in the virtual world!! The quizmaster baton gets passed around weekly and here are some questions to help you out when it's your turn. I hope you find it useful Alex
10 May 2020 5 min read
Family Skiing on a budget - family of 6
As we all know, skiing can be an expensive holiday, especially when travelling with 4 children. When they are young, you must consider not only the travel, accommodation and lift passes, but their lessons and of course their equipment. Now Emma is the skier in our family and her parents started taking her and her siblings from a very young age. I on the other hand started about 6 years ago and to
17 Jun 2019 5 min read
October fun in the sun - Our Family trip to Dubai
"Where do you want to go on your next holiday kids?" "Dubai, Dad!" Do you know what, I am always a little embarrassed to say how much I actually enjoyed our holiday to Dubai, I love culture, visiting new and exciting destinations and meeting new people especially the locals. Dubai doesn't offer as much culture as Sri Lanka, you can't mix with the locals like in Thailand, you can't eat from a stre
11 Jun 2019 5 min read
Sand storms, 90 mph zip wires and 4X4 through the dunes
We have over 1500 Travel Counsellors across the globe. Every year we are set a goal and target to become a Gold Travel Counsellor. Out of our 11 years in business I think we have only missed out a couple of times. We have been lucky enough to visit Barbados, Hong Kong, Tenerife, Mauritius and this year we were truly spoilt. In May 2018 we travelled to the Middle East to have three nights at the
06 Jun 2018 5 min read
Surf City USA, Stay Classy San Diego and beware of Rattlesnakes
This spring I was lucky enough to be chosen to visit Southern California. Our trip included flights with American Airlines, stays at Huntington Beach, San Diego and Palm Springs. Here's a few thoughts on them all. American Airlines provided great inflight entertainment. The economy seats were a bit tight, but no different from flying BA or Virgin. Service was a little lacking and the food wasn'
05 Jun 2018 5 min read
Universal appeal...a must for all Harry Potter Fans
I've never been one for theme parks, especially roller coasters and white-knuckle rides. I was always happy to stand and look after the coats and bags with my mum whilst my dad and younger sister were thrown upside down on a metal wagon! That was until I visited Universal some 10 years ago for the first time. Being a big film fan, I loved all the references to iconic movies, such as E.T., Back
24 Jan 2018 5 min read
What is a Travel Counsellor?
You all know I am a Travel Counsellor but do you know exactly what a Travel Counsellor is? I'm part of a global network of travel professionals established in 1994. With independent access to thousands of trusted travel suppliers around the world, when booking with me - it is travel and customer service like you've never experienced before. If you’re still a little unsure why you should boo
07 Jan 2018 5 min read
Spring Skiing in the Sunshine
Emma and I are blessed with 4 great children, Archie is 6, George is 9, Alice is 11 and Maisie is 14. Now I'm a terrible skier (Bambi on Ice springs to mind!) however, Emma has been skiing since she was a little girl and loves it and I am desperate for the children to learn whilst they are fearless and flexible! Skiing can be expensive, so we do have to cut a few corners to make it work, fi
19 Apr 2017 5 min read
A Hassle-Free Ski Experience
A hassle-free skiing holiday does exist, it is true what they say after all!! Okay, so for the past couple of years we have been taking our children skiing on a relatively low budget (if such a thing exists on a skiing holiday). We have driven to Austria and Switzerland in the past two years and our four wonderful children have learned to ski. Normally we stay a short walk or drive from the
16 Apr 2017 5 min read
Fit for a Prince, Colin Jackson and perhaps Dr Evil
"Would you like to go to check out some hotels for your customers in St Lucia" they said. Not the most difficult decision I have had to make. So 26th November came round and I was boarding the Virgin Atlantic flight to the Caribbean in Premium Economy next to the gold medal Olympic champion, Colin Jackson, although I think unfortunately he is more famous for Strictly these days! But wait what's th
08 Dec 2016 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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