🍂 Autumn Newsletter – September 2025
Travel, celebrations, and a season of exciting changes
As the leaves turn and the pace of life starts to shift, it feels like the perfect moment to pause and reflect on the year so far – and to share a little glimpse of what’s still to come. From family milestones at home to bucket list adventures abroad, 2025 has already been a year to remember. And with big changes happening in the business, plus some incredible trips in my diary, autumn promises to be just as exciting.
I hope you’ve all had a wonderful summer and that now the kids are back at school, life is finally starting to settle down (famous last words! 🙃).
For us, 2025 has been full on in the best way. I’ve loved seeing so many of your holidays come to life, while at home Darcy wrapped up GCSEs and Prom. I even managed a little girls’ escape to Torremolinos ✈️ and a summer city break to Berlin with Paul – the highlight being finally ticking off a real bucket list moment: standing in front of the bust of Nefertiti at the Neues Museum. 💫
Lets take a look at what's new. And what's to come.
September brought wedding event season and some exciting shifts in the business. You might have seen the launch of Luxury Romance by Claire Young – Travel Counsellor, the specialist side of my work dedicated to celebration travel – from honeymoons and destination weddings to anniversaries, milestone birthdays, and more.
This growth has also meant expanding the team. Jayne keeps our admin seamless, while I’ve hand-selected five exceptional travel experts to be part of my team – chosen for their experience and insight, to ensure the Luxury Romance service is second to none.
And now Luxury Romance has its very own channels too! You’ll find me on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and even a dedicated WhatsApp Channel – the perfect place for dreamy inspiration, insider expertise and a little bit of luxury escapism. I’ll pop the links in so you can follow along. The channels are just getting started so please do share them with your friends, family and colleagues.
📅 Dates in My Diary
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Autumn in New York State (5–12 October)
I’ve been invited by New York State Tourism to experience the very best of
autumn across Hudson Valley, the Finger Lakes, and the 1000 Islands. Think
fiery fall colours, lakeside vineyards, crisp air and a whole lot of
seasonal charm. I’ll also make a final stop in Rochester before heading
home. This trip is all about discovery – and I’ll be sharing live updates,
highlights and plenty of inspiration for your own future adventures.
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Counting Down to Conference Weekend (7–9 November)
Each year, Travel Counsellors come together for a weekend that’s part
reunion, part celebration, part inspiration – and this year will be no
different. From 7–9 November I’ll be catching up with my TC family,
meeting key suppliers, and celebrating everything we’ve achieved over the
last 12 months. It’s always a weekend that leaves me buzzing with ideas
and renewed energy for the year ahead.
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Island Indulgence Awaits (10–24 November)
Paul and I will be island hopping in style, starting with the golden
beaches and vibrant culture of Barbados before taking private jet
transfers to Canouan in St Vincent & the Grenadines. This trip is a
showcase of contrasts – from exploring Barbados at every level (yes, even
on a budget!) to the heights of premium luxury in one of the Caribbean’s
most exclusive hideaways. Expect turquoise waters, barefoot elegance and
plenty of behind-the-scenes moments as I share it all with you.
❤️ A Thank You
A heartfelt thank you to all my clients – past, present, and
future – for trusting me with your precious travel plans. It’s a joy and a
privilege to take care of your adventures.
Much love, and here’s to the journeys still to come,
Claire x