Alison Marden
I'm based in
York
It's Nice To Meet You
Hi, my name is Alison and I live in of York with my husband Russell.
I am passionate about travel and thrilled to be working as a Travel Counsellor. With 25 years of experience in the industry, I still get excited about all my customers’ travel plans, whether it be a family holiday, UK or short break, ski holiday, cruise, luxury/bespoke tailor-made or long haul holidays including weddings/honeymoons and Small Group Adventure Holidays. I just love making dreams come true.
I eat, drink and sleep travel and have been lucky enough to see and experience different countries throughout Europe as well as Florida, New York, Jamaica, Mexico and the Indian Ocean including Mauritius and the Maldives. My passion is Italy, especially Tuscany, I have visited it many times.
As a Travel Counsellor I understand that it's not always convenient for everyone to discuss their travel requirements during the normal working week. Using state of the art technology I am able to work flexible hours from my home office, which means I can be contacted at a time which suits you, including evenings and weekends.
Whatever your holiday needs, I can arrange everything for you down to the smallest details. Leave all the research to me and I will find the best deal for that perfect holiday, saving you time, energy and money. My time is dedicated to you through every single process of your holiday.
Your holiday is as important to me as it is to you. Along with Travel Counsellors financial protection, I promise you will receive 100% honest and impartial advice. I will listen to your needs and use this information to create your perfect holiday.
Thank you for taking the time to read my details and I look forward to hearing from you. Whatever your enquiry, great or small, I am happy to help.
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Miami, Grand Cayman, Belize & Honduras
As a Travel Counsellor its being able to experience different types of holidays, trips and destinations to be able to give you a genuine insight.
16 Jan 2026 5 min read
BOUTIQUE RIVER CRUISE
I have just returned from a fabulous week sailing on the river in the Douro Valley with Uniworld Boutique River Cruises with my husband Russell It was a 2 hour flight from Stansted direct into Porto Airport with Ryanair, other Regional airports are available and although we live in the North of England the flight timings worked better for us. Getting through passport control and collecting luggage
28 Oct 2021 5 min read
Amazing Trip to Mauritius
Travel is in my blood and I am so passionate about it, so I consider myself so luck that I do a job that I love. Much to my joy, I was rewarded with a place on an educational trip to the stunning island of Mauritius with 8 other colleagues! We flew from Heathrow with Air Mauritius who looked after us really well with an upgrade to business class and we arrived to the most wonderful welcome, the
22 Sept 2017 5 min read
Tuscany
Tuscany is amazing and one of my favourite places. We stay in a friend’s cottage (Ca'de Boni) which is a home from home and yet has access to the lively village community of Pergo with bars and restaurants and is close to the historic town of Cortona. The area is really well connected with good roads and trains and within an hour you have access to the very best of Tuscany sightseeing: Cortona,
08 Aug 2016 5 min read
Sunny Sorrento
I just love Italy and one day would love to have a holiday home there. I've mostly travelled around Tuscany, but for a change we went to Sorrento for 2 weeks, to see the places we've always wanted to see like Pompeii, Capri, Ravello, Positano, Amalfi and Herculaneum. We stayed at a fabulous boutique hotel the Mar Alimuri in Meta just 6km from the centre of Sorrento, which wasn't a problem getting
03 Jun 2015 5 min read
Fabulous New York
I've just returned from a fabulous 4 nights in New York. This was my second visit the first being 10 years ago and it was as I remembered it. I stayed at the Warwick Hotel on 65 West 54th Street a good central location, the rooms are a very generous size. The best way to explore and enjoy is either by foot (a good comfortable pair of shoes is needed) or by the Hop on, Hop Off buses that can be
02 Jun 2015 5 min read
Dubai & UAE with MSC Cruises
Being chosen for an educational is an honour and I was really excited to be going to Dubai with MSC Cruises as this would be my first time in the UAE. We arrived very early morning into Dubai and were transferred to the Moevenpick Bur Dubai Hotel for a rest before inspecting the hotel later on that day, followed by a gorgeous lunch. This is a great hotel and would be ideal for a pre or post stay i
21 Feb 2015 5 min read
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Let's plan your dream trip together
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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