Blanche Summers
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Get to Know Me – Your Trusted Travel Specialist
Hello, I’m Blanche. With over 25 years’ experience designing holidays of every kind, I’m here to turn your travel dreams into tailored, unforgettable journeys. My passion for travel began in Croatia, carried me through years in Austria and Germany, and finally brought me to the UK, where I’ve made my home since the 1990s. Armed with insider knowledge, global connections, and a love for discovery, I design every trip with care, creativity, and genuine understanding for what matters most to you.
Why Choose Me?
Travel is in my blood. From Dubrovnik to the world, I’ve been lucky enough to explore some of the globe’s most inspiring destinations—often with my family in tow. Bali’s beaches, Mauritius’ lagoons, Canada’s wilderness… these trips have shaped my expertise and fuelled my desire to help others experience the same joy.
Bespoke Holidays, Created for You
No two holidays are ever the same. I specialise in crafting truly personal travel experiences—from epic family adventures and luxury cruises through Alaska, to multi-stop escapes across the Indian Ocean, authentic East Africa safaris, or last-minute villa hideaways for all generations. Every detail is tailored to your wishes, ensuring memories to last a lifetime.
Seamless Business Travel
I also bring expertise to business travel, from day-to-day corporate journeys to managing incentive trips and conferences for 10 to 100+ delegates. Trust me to arrange every element—flights, transfers, hotels, gala events—so you can focus on what matters, knowing your travel is in the best hands.
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As part of Travel Counsellors, I blend truly personal service with the security and strength of one of the UK’s leading independent travel companies. Flexible booking, financial protection, and round-the-clock support give you total peace of mind—every step of the way.
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India's Golden triangle
Visiting India in late September is not the coolest time to go but I was not going to miss the chance to see this incredible country’s iconic sights despite soaring temperatures! We flew overnight and arrived in Delhi next morning and most London flights would be scheduled like this allowing you to maximise your time in this bustling city. We had stayed at the Taj Palace hotel, one of the Luxur
23 Mar 2015 5 min read
Thailand beaches
Thailand, land of smiles! We had a week-long trip to a two of Thailand’s most iconic beach resort, Phuket and Phi Phi Island. As it was October, we were greeted with a proper tropical downpour, typical of this part of the Far East in early autumn. Luckily, it was still very warm and the rain lasted less than an hour. Blue skies did come back, mixed in with plenty of cloud cover for the rest of
23 Mar 2015 3 min read
Portugal beach fun
Having been on a few long and busy holidays with family lately, we decided to go for a beach flop and drop option this summer. Portugal’s Algarve seemed like an ideal destination. With local flights and a great choice of quality accommodation, it was easy to find somewhere. On our arrival in Faro, we had a taxi waiting to take us to Lagos, our resort for the next 10 days. Lots of travellers wil
22 Aug 2013 3 min read
Exotic Fiji
South Pacific, it doesn’t get much more exotic that this! We flew out on Air New Zealand (I got the use of their new Skycouch, 3 economy seats that convert into a small bed), via LA and Fiji Air onwards. It was a long way to go, a 24 hours flight, but we knew it was worth a wait. Fiji didn’t disappoint! Tour of Nadi followed. The local market was a riot of colours and activity. Fruit, v
22 Aug 2013 4 min read
California road trip
I have always wanted to visit California; it is one of the iconic destinations that has to be on most people’s list! We decided to try and do and see as much as possible but allow enough time in each place so that we could have time to enjoy it as well. Tall order! Our first stop was Las Vegas- “Vegas baby!” (My kids forbade me shouting this out within hours of arriving!). Wynn hotel didn’t dis
21 Aug 2013 4 min read
Mauritius
Visiting Mauritius was always something I wanted to do. This trip started with a real treat, an upgrade to Club Class seats from London to Dubai and then again from Dubai to London. What a way to travel. We had a 2 hour connection in Dubai airport which is really big. Now, with the new Terminal building one can easily spend hours there. If you have any difficulty walking it is worth booking the
16 Sept 2011 4 min read
Magnificent Kwazulunatal
South Africa has always evoked many exotic images, so when an opportunity to visit it arose, I could not refuse. We arrived to Durban (via Johannesburg) mid-morning and headed straight to an area I have never heard of before, Midlands Meander. This was such a nice surprise as the countryside had gently rolling hills and place names like Nottingham, which made you feel like you were back in the
16 Sept 2011 3 min read
New Zealand Tour
We flew out on Air New Zealand flights via Los Angeles. The long flight was one thing I was dreading with children age 6 and 10. I shouldn't’t have worried. There was so much for them to do during the two 12 hour flights, it went by quicker than expected. The touch screen TV with over 40 films on demand and games was used by all of us for most of the flight. The food was of a good standard and eve
05 Jan 2009 4 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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