Alison Auld

My expertise

South Africa
Maldives
Japan
Greece
Thailand
Canada
Fiji
Alaska

I'm based in

Newcastle

Available for new enquiries

It's Nice To Meet You

I started working in the travel industry in 1995 and the excitement of travelling continues to grow as I discover more and more amazing destinations myself and also through my clients. As well as my leisure clients, I also look after some Corporate travellers and School Trips.

There is no better feeling than hearing how amazing a trip was, knowing that I created that trip and ensured that every step was smooth, from enquiry to returning home. My extensive travel knowledge allows me to advise you on all aspects of your trip, from travel to accommodation, excursions, attraction tickets and much more with full financial protection.

As your personal Travel Counsellor, I can offer unbiased advice using many suppliers with whom we have negotiated specialist rates and upgrades to add value to your trip.

I am happy to discuss your travel needs at any time that is convenient to you and I pride myself on the service that I offer. If I exceed your expectations, then I am happy, and I will look forward to doing the same for your next trip. I am fortunate to have access to the best suppliers worldwide to create the most amazing trip, designed especially for you.

What is next on your travel wish list ?

Cruise the Med, the Caribbean, Thailand, USA, Australia…. or all of it?

Relax on a beach in Greece, Spain, France, Croatia, Turkey, Florida or the Caribbean?

See the sights in Italy, Iceland, New York, Germany, South America, China or Thailand?

Get married abroad or plan that luxury Honeymoon ?

Explore Sri Lanka, Namibia, Kenya, South Korea, Japan, New Zealand or Costa Rica ?

Whatever you want, I’d love to help you make your travel dreams become a reality.

“The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.” - St Augustine

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Explore my guides and blogs

Algarve Luxury

Portugal

Cycling Holidays

Couples

Families

Beach

City Break

Algarve Luxury

My short stay at Conrad Algarve

27 Apr 2026 2   min read

Family Cruising and why you should give it a try.....

Family Cruising and why you should give it a try.....

What do we look for when we are trying to find the perfect family holiday? Parents want to know their children are safe & their kids to enjoy activities, pools, entertainment, making friends and eating well & to be able to relax and enjoy their family break & to be able to enjoy a variety of different foods in new locations and try local cuisine with as little hassle as possible. How does booking

09 Jun 2019 1   min read

Never been a huge fan until now....

Never been a huge fan until now....

We took the opportunity to try a few hotels in Costa Adeje in February. I have never been the biggest fan of Tenerife due to thinking it was all a little bit British! We found some gems and I was proved so wrong. We stayed in Bahia del Duque, possibly the most beautiful hotel in the area. The service was first class, the views stunning, and the food was great. It was also a great location to acce

05 Jun 2019 2   min read

So much more to do than lie on the beach !

So much more to do than lie on the beach !

I last visited this beautiful island in 2001 and immediately loved it. I have never seen waters so clear. I grabbed the opportunity to return in May this year, this time to include visits to 7 hotels, experience various excursions and learn more about the island, hosted by Antigua Tourist Board. I took lots of photos, but I still think it’s hard to capture the colours and the beauty of the islan

05 Jun 2019 2   min read

Launch of Celebrity Edge - a game changing cruise ship

Launch of Celebrity Edge - a game changing cruise ship

I was so lucky to be asked to join many other agents, VIPs and cruise industry leaders on a 2-night sailing to experience all that this amazing new ship can offer. I can honestly say that the food, service, design, cabins and layout of the ship were amazing. Your typical ocean view cabin has a floor to ceiling window instead of the traditional picture window or porthole you would expect. The desi

05 Jun 2019 2   min read

UK Staycation ideas

UK Staycation ideas

Are you wanting to stay in the UK this year and wondering what options you have for a great break? Holiday lodges, cottages and holiday parks - there are thousands of such options to choose from. You can choose to stay in our beautiful countryside and enjoy lovely walks, great views, explore quaint villages and towns. Maybe you want to take the dog? Plenty of accommodation will allow pets.

18 Mar 2019 2   min read

February Sunshine

February Sunshine

We spent an amazing 5 nights in Tenerife and spent a lot of our time walking, investigating and touring hotels. We spent our first 2 nights at Bahia Del Duque which is an amazing 5* hotel and member of the Leading Hotels of The World. I can honestly say that the staff are some of the best I have ever come across. They love looking after their clients and put themselves out to ensure you have a

06 Mar 2019 2   min read

Christmas in the Middle East

Christmas in the Middle East

For our festive break, we wanted some guaranteed Christmas sunshine without having to board multiple flights. We’ve visited Dubai a few times and so we opted for Abu Dhabi. It offers so much for families and golfers so it seemed like a great option. During our five-night stay in central Abu Dhabi, we went down to the Corniche Beach on Christmas morning. We had coffees and ice creams with gold l

15 Feb 2019 2   min read

5* River Cruise Bordeaux - Bordeaux with Amazing Uniworld

5* River Cruise Bordeaux - Bordeaux with Amazing Uniworld

Had I ever considered a River Cruise? No Was France on my list of places to visit? No Did my 3-day Uniworld Educational end up being one of the most fascinating trips I’ve ever done? Absolutely yes. Everyone who fancies a relaxing break with some amazing excursions being thrown in should try a River Cruise. We were so lucky with the weather and we couldn’t have asked for better hosts tha

26 Aug 2018 2   min read

Beautiful Italy

Beautiful Italy

I had always understood that Italy was extremely expensive as a destination until I visited and found some real gems. I was lucky enough to see Naples, Sorrento, Pisa and Lucca. I travelled by train, boat, bus and taxi to ensure that I fully experienced their transport options. We flew into Naples and got the bus to the train station, this was a bit of an experience, as was the train journey to

07 Jun 2018 2   min read

Not just Dubai......from Newcastle

Not just Dubai......from Newcastle

We are fortunate enough to have a direct flight with Emirates from Newcastle to Dubai which is great for a holiday to Dubai but also much more. There are great flight connections to lots of Far East destinations, Australia, Indian Ocean and other Middle Eastern destinations. You can opt to stop overnight in Dubai to break up your journey and stay in the International Airport Hotel which means y

20 Jan 2018 3   min read

A Hidden Gem

A Hidden Gem

Don't fancy a long flight? Want sun pretty much all year round Don't have a huge budget? I have the answer. Nerja in the Costa del Sol. Beautiful beaches with water sports, comfortable beds, fish restaurants, clear waters and delicious paella. Gastronomy - Every nationality of restaurant, free tapas with drinks. Some of the cheapest food I've come across. Ice creams are to die for - Oreo,

04 Jan 2018 1   min read

Amazing Luxury Family All Inclusive with Golf

Amazing Luxury Family All Inclusive with Golf

We've been to Belek for the past five summers and this hotel tops everything. As a Travel Counsellor, I thought we should try a different part of the world next year but we have decided to head back to Belek after enjoying the Regnum so much. Food and Drink The main buffet was quite busy but with an amazing selection of food and top quality. The a la cartes were lovely and peaceful with tabl

12 Sept 2017 3   min read

What my customers say

Great service as usual Thanks

S Bell

Newcastle upon Tyne

Such a good service! We had pretty specific requirements and all met

C Mussett

Newcastle upon Tyne

Alison was so helpful and very patient with my indecisiveness, going above and beyond to investigate potential choices for my family holiday and finally helping me to secure the best possible option.

H Jeavans

Newcastle upon Tyne

Alison is very helpful and and always comes up with the right options

P Sandhu

Newcastle upon Tyne

Alison once again has offered fabulous service and helped us find a wonderful holiday for 2026

M Willis

Cheshire

Nothing is too much trouble and very responsive. Perfect 🤩

Claire Coxc

Notts

We booked our first Travel Counsellors trip to Norway with Alison and the arrangements were perfect - we had the best time. When we decided to return, we got in touch with Alison straightaway and within days we had a perfectly tailored trip within budget. I would highly recommend Alison for tailor made trips - great advice and also support in destination.

H Shakespeare

Sheffield

Wouldn’t book through anyone else but Alison .. always find us something and knows us so well now, she knows what we are looking for . we know when we go away everything organised and she is at the end of the phone if any issues . Not that we have any but comfort knowing we have back up if needed

S Sanderson

Newcastle upon Tyne

Alison was super helpful and patient, we had a good conversation, she listened and provided options

S Hamilton

Newcastle upon Tyne

Once again, Alison has taken the hassle out of our holiday booking, whilst giving us all the options and information we needed to make an informed decision. The prices are competitive and the every aspect of service is a 10 out of 10

M Sampey

Notts

Excellent, trustworthy and professional consultant. Communication with Alison is always pleasant and she makes herself directly available to answer questions and queries. Obviously knowledgeable and highly experienced in the travel business.

D Harris

Cyprus

Alison’s service is outstanding. She anticipates our questions, is always prompt with answers and the documentation is easy to read and understand.

G Bernardi

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE

Speedy and efficient

L Duffield

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE

Alison has been helpful, patient, knowledgeable and extremely helpful. I would 100% recommend to friends and family

L Riccalton

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE

Alison provides great customer service & goes that extra mile ,giving us total confidence that if we experience a problem before or during our holiday Alison will be there for us

K Scott

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE

Thank you so much for helping us book Lapland. All the information you've provided has been really useful. We are so excited to go.

C England

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE

Alison provided an excellent service where her customer centricity is core to what she does. She has taken the time to get to know us as a family, our holiday style, tastes etc and always makes thoughtful and relevant recommendations. I have recommended her to many friends and family! Alison simply takes so much of the stress away for booking holidays with large families! Thank you for helping us create cherished memories x

D Samra

Birmingham

Alison always delivers!!

R Mehta

London

Have already recommended Alison to friends and will continue us to do so. I know at least 2 of them now use her services.

J Cook

Co Durham

Wouldn't think twice about recommending Alison or booking any holiday or trip with her. Exceptional communication and insight every time - thank you!

S March

Newcastle upon Tyne

Alison is very receptive to ideas and suggestions to Taylor a holiday

S Bell

Newcastle upon Tyne

Brilliantly responsive and nothing was too much trouble. Took all the pain out of planning our trip. Thanks Alison x

C Cox

Notts

Fantastic service from Alison Auld as always! Alison is prompt to respond to any enquiries/queries at any point during the booking process. I never have to chase her, she is always available and that's what makes her different to any other travel agent.

N Patel

Newcastle upon Tyne

excellent service from Alison definitely use her again

J Stanwick

Newcastle upon Tyne

Extremely knowledgeable, friendly, helpful and professional.

S Plumb

Cambridge

Alison is fantastic. She can tailor a holiday to your individual preferences, get great deals and always goes above and beyond

N Ivil

Newcastle upon Tyne

Definitely recommend using alison she was fabulous throughout the whole thing! Thank you!

S McAllister

Newcastle upon Tyne

I was recommended by my daughter to use Alison , I have always booked my holidays myself and with not actually meeting Alison I was a little apprehensive HOWEVER…. The experience has been fantastic, Nothing has been any trouble and she has getting me exactly what I asked for so definitely moving forward I will always book trips via Alison

J McCarty

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE

This is the second time we have used Alison. Excellent service, friendly and knowledgeable. Always responded quickly to emails and took time on the phone to understand what we were looking for and answer our questions.

E Tulip-Johnson

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE

We are booking a family holiday with three separate households all of whom were dealing with different agents. We chose Alison as she was informative, professional, friendly, quick to respond and not at all pushy. It’s the first time we have used her after seeing recommendations on local Facebook groups and will certainly use her again.

R Lavery

Newcastle

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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