Angela Marshall
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If the thought of planning your next holiday feels overwhelming, I’m here to take care of everything for you. Travel has become more intentional so I expect you're looking for professional advice to understand exactly what you need to get the best from your time away.
You can take advantage of my expertise when I plan your trip for you as I care about your travels as much as my own. I’ll find out what's important to you and recommend some tailored options within your budget. Let me book everything for you - flights and hotels, airport lounges, airport parking, insurance, even dining & resort activities - taking all the stress and hassle out of organising your trip.
Think of me as your personal travel concierge, there for you throughout, with the backing of a world leading, international travel company and our 24/7 duty office. When you hire me to plan your travel, you'll have a real person to take care of everything, only a phone call away.
Every trip I book is also 100% financially protected through the unique Travel Counsellors Trust. Having that peace of mind is not something you can find everywhere.
I've had wanderlust since I first went on a plane aged 12 and still love the excitement of going to the airport. I skipped university to join Thomas Cook as a trainee, and have since worked in the travel industry for 25+ years at American Express Travel, lastminute.com and TUI delivering VIP service to clients in UK and overseas.
When you're ready to chat about your next adventure, I'll be here to make it happen. Simply use the ‘Contact Angela’ or 'Get in Touch' links .
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Cruise Short Breaks from Southampton: A Taste of Luxury at Sea
Short cruise breaks from Southampton offer the perfect escape – just a few days of relaxation, sightseeing, and luxury at sea. I recently enjoyed two unforgettable mini-cruises with my mum that gave us a real flavour of the cruise lifestyle. Our first voyage was with P&O Cruises aboard Arvia, heading to Guernsey. We stayed in a balcony cabin, enjoying sea views and the fresh air. Arvia’s public ar
20 Jun 2025 5 min read
A Memorable Visit to Majorca – A Home from Home
My recent visit to Majorca was like returning home. Having had a family property on the island for many years, Majorca holds a special place in my heart. I visited with my mum – our first time back on the island for 15yrs. We stayed at the charming Hotel D’or in Cala D’or, a resort that perfectly blends relaxation with local character. With its beautiful marina full of beautiful seafood restaura
20 Jun 2025 5 min read
From Madrid to the End of the World: My Camino Journey
Inspired by reading The Salt Path and watching the BBCs The Pilgrimage, I signed up for my own Camino group trip in May with an old school friend Walking pilgrimages like the Camino de Santiago—or any spiritual trek— offer structure, community, and moments of personal reflection. It’s far more than just putting one foot in front of the other. It offers profound benefits for both body and mind. •
19 Jun 2025 5 min read
Ski Adventure in Folgarida, Italy – Easter 2025
This Easter, I had the pleasure of experiencing a wonderful ski trip to Folgarida, Italy — a purpose built. north facing resort nestled in the Dolomites. After landing in Milan, our transfer began with a scenic journey through the Italian countryside alongside the lakes. We stayed at Hotel Caminetto, a cozy eco friendly hotel ideally located near the slopes. With its warm hospitality, hearty brea
28 Apr 2025 5 min read
Wellness Travel
Last summer, you may recall I took a 3 month sabbatical in Italy to have a change of scene and take a reset for myself and my business after the pandemic. This year I haven’t been away for 90 days but I have taken several wellness breaks. Wellness travel is a growing trend and refers to travel that focuses on physical, mental, and emotional well-being. It has become increasingly popular as client
06 Oct 2023 5 min read
Summer in Lake Garda
This Summer I was fortunate to spend 3 months in beautiful Lake Garda. One of the benefits of being a self- employed business owner is being able to pack up your laptop and work wherever you have a good Wi-Fi connection. When I’m at home I like to work from local coffee shops and a coworking space and this summer I had an opportunity to go to Italy for 90 days and found some work spots with a gr
31 Oct 2022 5 min read
UK Road Trip
This Autumn, I have been on a 1000-mile road trip around the UK to visit some friends in far flung corners of the country that I haven’t managed to see for a while. The trip started with a mini break in the Peak District and ended with a Shepherds Hut stay in Cambridgeshire. Peak District – Derwent View First stop on my trip was Matlock in Derbyshire on the edge of the Peak District National
06 Oct 2021 5 min read
A year of staycations
This past year, like many people’s, my passport has been taking a break in the drawer as I’ve been embracing the UK staycation options to explore parts of the UK that I don’t know so well. Suffolk Coast - In Summer, I enjoyed a country house mini break at the Seckford Hall Hotel & Spa in Suffolk. Seckford Hall is a beautiful 16th-century listed country house steeped in Tudor history. It is set
14 Sept 2021 5 min read
Memorable Mexico
Readers of my blogs will recall that I had a big ‘0’ birthday recently. Previous memorable birthday celebrations have involved cocktails in the Caribbean so this year I decided on a girly trip to Mexico to celebrate and took advantage of an agent offer with Oasis Hotels in Cancun. I’ve been lucky enough to spend my birthday in some fabulous places over the years working in travel and Mexico had
06 Jun 2019 5 min read
Where to go for a special trip?
This year I have a big ‘0’ birthday coming up so have been thinking about my travel wish list and where to celebrate. I’ve been lucky enough to have my birthday in some fabulous places over the years of working in travel. My last big birthday 10 years ago, I was working for a tour operator in Italy so spent the day in Venice eating gelato and visiting the beach at glamourous Venice Lido where they
14 Mar 2019 5 min read
New to Cruise
Last month I went on my first ship visit on the MSC Magnifica in Southampton. It was a very informative day involving some training on the MSC routes and fleet, a tour of the ship’s lounges, restaurants, pools, spa area and cabins followed by a well-earned lunch. I signed up for my ship visit after a cruise training evening in Greenwich. I have only been on one cruise before, many years ago wi
10 Aug 2018 5 min read
Soothing Spa in Cyprus
I’ve just returned from a short break in Cyprus to get away from it all after a busy summer. I’m back feeling refreshed in mind and body and recharged, ready to face the autumn season. Ayii Anargyri Natural Healing Spa Resort in Cyprus was the perfect choice. It’s a lovely resort up in the hills north of Paphos. The hotel’s grounds are filled with orange trees, jasmine and lavender surrounding
20 Sept 2017 5 min read
Colourful Cuba
Just returned from an amazing time in vibrant Cuba. Cuba has been on my wish list for a while, as I was intrigued to learn more about this unique country frozen in time since the 1959 socialist revolution. We flew with Thomas Cook Holidays on an all-inclusive package which covered our arrival visas. The flight from Gatwick to Holguin is 9 hours. The airport is small so we were soon on our way
12 May 2017 5 min read
Algarve Weekender
To celebrate my partner's 50th birthday in August last year, we wanted a short weekend break destination and chose the Algarve for the luxury golf & spa resorts and sunshine just a couple of hours flight away. I booked the flights direct with EasyJet, and after extensive internet research booked a 4 star resort hotel in Vilamoura at the best rate I could find via Trivago for our 3 night stay.
31 Mar 2017 5 min read
Barbados Birthday Treat
Last May we chose Barbados for an all-inclusive holiday for my birthday week. I had been to Barbados before but almost 20 years ago on an educational trip with British Airways. This time we flew with Virgin Atlantic, who operate several direct flights a week from Gatwick. The short transfer from the airport to Hastings showed that as well as the exclusive luxury hotels there are now accommoda
30 Mar 2017 5 min read
Keralan Adventure
In October 2015, I went on my first trip to India. Kerala is a state in the South of India and a world away from the frenzy of the North. This laid-back place has something for everyone from beaches, to backwaters, to tea covered hills, to wildlife and nature reserves. Kochi (Cochin) airport is the first airport in the world to be entirely powered by solar power and well served by the major ai
26 Mar 2017 5 min read
Venice Top Tips
Years ago, I was lucky enough to work in beautiful Venezia for 3 summers for a tour operator. My days off were spent exploring this unique city and the surrounding area. Here are my top tips: - Getting around Venice is easy. Everywhere is signposted back to St Mark’s Square - Piazza San Marco or the Rialto bridge - Ponte di Rialto so you can't get lost. Explore the back streets and quieter
26 Mar 2017 5 min read
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