Christine Stearman

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Newcastle Upon Tyne

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Hi .... I'm Christine, 18 years a Travel Counsellor.

My career in travel has spanned several decades. Before I became a Travel Counsellor, many of my clients will remember me from my very first job in travel working in Fenwick Travel Bureau where I spent 14 happy years before heading up our flagship Travel Agency in the newly opened Metro Centre. I then worked in two independent agents in Jesmond and Gosforth, the latter speacialising in group travel.

As you can imagine, I have seen many changes in the world of travel. But I still believe that giving a high level of professional service is extremely important. Whether booking a single flight or a complicated tailor made itinerary, I strive always to pay the closest attention to my client's wishes. Travel Counselllors have given me the unique opportunity to do this with complete partiality and flexibility. Having my clients' best interest in heart means prioritising their needs and ensuring that with careful planning their travel plans meet their personal requirements.

I have travelled extensively throughout the world and understand th importance of experience and first hand knowledge when planning my customers trips. One can never underestimate the value of first hand experience!

I have travelled to most of Europoe and really enjoy city breaks. I hold a great affection for many places but my "go to "country is Italy.
I holiday every year in this beautiful country and have travelled extensively from top to toe, taking advantage of their fantastic train network. Over the last 12 years my heart has also been captured by Classical Spain. My son lives in Madrid and I have grown to love the Spanish culture - so many medieval cities steeped in the most interesting history - there is so much more to Spain than the Costas !

My travels also take me to many langhaul destinations. USA is another of my great loves, especially Arizona and Western USA.
India, Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand, Hong Kong, Cuba, Caribbean Islands, South Africa, Kenya, Australia - some of the many countires I have been very fortunate to visit.
I have skied throught Europe and America and enjoyed cycling in Europe and Cuba.

Being a Travel Counsellor gives me a great opportunity to offer a professional, impartial service to my clients and all with the financial backing and tremendous support of a great company. And I can do all this at a time convenient to you.
So whatever your needs, please ring me for first hand advice. Whether it be cruising, skiing, family holidays or a bespoke tailor made trip, city break ... the list is endless!

And finally, as Michael Palin once famously stated

"Once the travel bug bites, there is no known antidote and I know I shall be happily infected until the end of my life "

Please give me a call - I live to pass on my knowledge and experience in crafting your trip, no matter how small.

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What my customers say

Christine has been very patient and helpful in arranging our trip to New Zealand which actually began as a trip to South America!!! She is very personable and nothing is too much trouble.

Olwen Hendry

Corbridge

I recently visited my sister in Boston and my daughter in Chicago. I asked Christine to sort out my flights, US entry documentation, and insurance. I gave Christine my dates,locations etc.Within two days she came back to me with a package that perfectly suited my needs.The flight times were ideal, no early mornings or late nights,and the insurance covered all contingencies at a good price. My documentation was clear and I encountered no problems on my travels.I unreservedly recommend Christines expertise. I shall be using her talents again.

David Abbott

Newcastle upon Tyne

Christine has been arranging my holidays for the past 4 years, from tailor made trips to Peru, cruises or beach resorts I have never been disappointed. She has great attention to detail is very professional but above all is friendly. She now instinctively knows what I expect from a holiday and nothing is too much bother to her. Thank you Christine I appreciate all your efforts to get things just right.

Maureen Seigies

Whickham

We have been really pleased with the holidays Christine has organised for us. She was an enormous help in planning our trips to the States on two occasions when she gave us lots of advice and booked all flights and suitable accommodation. Christine has a friendly but very professional approach to customer needs and I wouldn't hesitate to use her services again or recommend her to friends.

elisabeth Came

chester-le-Street

We have always found Christine to be most helpfull and patient with our enquirys. finding us good hotels very often at short notice. Many thanks.

Michael Chant

Redditch

I have dealt with Christine for several years. I just give her details of my holiday plans and she looks after the detail admirably and always checks that everything is to my liking. Nothing appears to be too much trouble to her. This year Christine arranged a safari to Kenya for four of my granchildren and I. The children enjoyed the trip so much they have asked for another venue next year. Well done Christine, I can recommend your professional travel arrangements to anybody. Gordon

Gordon Simpson

West Auckland

My husband and I have booked our holidays through Christine for the last fifteen years and we have always been very satisfied with the level of service we have received.Christine,s attention to detail and her knowledge of her clients prefrences is amazing.We have had some very unusual holiday s as we do not usually like organised tours and this is where Christine excels. I have no hesitation in recommending her services to any one who requires a trouble free holiday particularly if you want to go off the beaten track.

susan Emmett

Gateshead

Simply the best! Never, has Christine let us down. From suggesting hotels, places of interest, walks etc. She is and always has been, professional and extremely efficient. We cannot praise her enough, she is a valued friend as well as a professional and extremely efficient Travel Counsellor.

Sylvia Oldfield

Newcastle upon Tyne

Christine has always been extremely helpful when booking our holidays.She always remembers us and with her immense knowledge is able to advise us on holidays that are always well suited to our personal tastes. For many years she has booked lots of holiday all of which have been very successful.

George Robinson

Consett

Christine has been arranging my buisness travel and our family holidays for many years. We have been extremly pleased with all the advice she has given us and have never been disappointed with her choice of accommodation for our holiday. In spite of availability of various on-line opportunities, we prefer Christine to book our travel and holidays as that gives additional security if anything goes wrong. When our fights have been unexpectedly cancelled or delayed, she has gone to extreme effort to make alternative arrangements so we can continue our holiday. All of this service is delivered with a personal touch and a smile. We cannot imagine going on a holiday without Christine's involvement.

Anil Gholkar

Newcastle

Christine has been an absolute joy. She has always been able to find just the right holiday for us no matter how difficult our requirements. She is cheerful and approachable with a seemingly inexhaustable knowledge about the places we want to visit. Even if we dont know where we want to go she manages to provide a range of perfect choices. Having used her services for several years I would not dream of allowing anyone else to arrange our holidays.

Pauline Handy, MBE

Newcastle upon Tyne

She is a diamond nothing is a problem Christine is there night and day for all customers, Christine is just brill !!

lawrence dixon

blaydon on tyne

My husband and I wish to let you know how delighted we are with the services provided by our Travel Counsellor, Mrs Christine Stearman. For many years Christine has dealt with our travel arrangements. She has suggested destinations, recommended good hotels and made all bookings on our behalf. We have nothing but praise for Christine. She is truly professional and we wish to put on record our praise for her attention to detail and friendly approach.All telephone calls are dealt with ASAP and responded to with care and attention. We happily recommend her to our family and friends!!

Val Beautyman

North Shields

I would just like to say what a fantastic job that Christine Stearman from North East did in organising a holiday of a lifetime for myself, sister and brother. Nothing was too much trouble considering we changed the itinery several times. From first discussing our plans to having our dream realised. The flights, transfers, hotels, trips, I could go on indefinately. We have all said nobody could have done a better job. We are telling as many people as possible of Christine's proffessional and friendliness. we travelled from Manchester to Rio, to Iguassi Falls to Buenes Aires, to El Calafate, back to Buenes Aires and back to Manchester. I cannot praise her enough and intend to contact her again for future holidays. I already feel she is a friend with the contact I have had with her. Thank you Christine

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