Colin Gill
I'm based in
Essex
It's Nice To Meet You
Hi I’m Colin and it would be my privilege and pleasure to becoming your personal Travel Counsellor.
I'm based in South Essex just outside Southend where I have lived for over 30 years. I have over 25 years experience as a travel professional, gained in various roles within various brands, so I feel perfectly capable and qualified to book all of your travel needs from long haul bespoke holidays of a lifetime, package holidays, city breaks, flights and car hire allowing you a stress free holiday.
I have always been passionate about travelling, my favourite destination is Thailand, from the bustle of Bangkok to the friendly peace and tranquillity of the islands. I have visited Mexico, the USA, Asia the Caribbean, The Maldives plus countless European destinations, also fortunate to have skied in Europe and the Rockies, dived in the Red Sea, giving me ample knowledge of all your needs and desires, to make memories of a lifetime and dreams come true.
I truly love operating my own business within Travel Counsellors it enables me to take the time to get to know clients and all their travel needs, turning dreams into reality at a time that suits with the comfort that I will be looking after you from your initial enquiry until your return home.
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We love a Spanish break
It’s a cliché but we love a quick jaunt to Spain, we try to go at least once a year, finding something authentically Spanish on the Costa Del Sol is not an easy task though. I have travelled and stayed in more exotic places with powder white sand for sure but it being just 2 1/2 hours away is a draw, particularly when we could fly from Southend airport, alas not at the moment. Over the years we h
09 Jun 2021 5 min read
Colin & Karen Love the Maldives
So I thought I ought to see for myself, I’ve booked a lot of clients to the Maldives I wanted to see if it lived up to the hype, believe me it DOES ! Yes it’s a long journey most great destinations are, we flew to Male airport via Dubai with Emirates, truly recommend them good leg room and service even in economy, we flew to Dubai on the huge A380 then transferred to a smaller aircraft for the leg
04 Jun 2020 5 min read
Colin visits the Rock
I have been to the Costa Del Sol in the south of Spain many times but never manager to get to Gibraltar. So I promised myself I would visit the iconic “Rock”. It’s a true blend of Britain adjacent to Spain, British Police, M&S and fantastic weather. I flew into Gibraltar airport which is an experience in itself as the runway is actually intersected by the boarder with Spain, consequently the borde
23 Sept 2019 5 min read
A short break to Barcelona
Karen and I took a 4-night break to Barcelona in December. It was so rewarding; warm sunshine, blue skies, fantastic culture and a café lifestyle but without the crowds. Flying from Southend made it even more enjoyable. Staying at a traditional 4* hotel The Rivoli on the “Ramblas” our hotel was just a short walk from the Plaza de Catalunya so it was beautifully central. The Ramblas leads to the b
07 Sept 2019 5 min read
Colin & Karen's trip to the Rivera Maya Cancun.
We stayed at the Catalonia Royal Tulum resort, a fantastic resort right on the beach. It’s adults only and we had a really good time. We upgraded to a “Privilege room” which gave us unlimited use of the spa and access to an extra restaurant, it wasn’t a dear upgrade but worked out really good value for money. The hotel is strange in as much that none of the rooms have a sea view. They back ont
18 Aug 2019 5 min read
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Discover the world with me
A few of our new hotels
At TC we are forever expanding our directly contracted hotels. Direct contracts give us even better rates special offers and much more influence with the hotel.
09 Aug 2021
Part of the 3 Valley's
I have skied this area of France quite a bit, a great Ski area. You can get to Courcheval and back in a day.
22 Jun 2021
Iceland, a Real Bucket list destination.
Iceland is one of those places I yearn to visit, its architecture, the landscape with its lagoons, geysers, waterfalls and wildlife, Whales Its so different!
11 Jun 2021
Family fun in the snow and a visit to see Santa
Showcase of what i can provide for you to Lapland. A day trip, 2,3.4 nights or longer its up to you.
26 May 2021
We Create
A short clip to show the diversity of trips that I can create for you.
26 May 2021
Singapore much more than a stopover.
Many people make the mistake of labelling Singapore as just a city to visit ! Don't be fooled.
25 May 2021
Snorkelling in Thailand
Another one of my favourites in Asia, this reminds me of the seas off of Krabi were I spent many happy hours with the fish in my several holidays.
25 May 2021
The Maldives Experience
One of my favourite places to relax, chill and unwind.
25 May 2021
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Why use a Travel Counsellor
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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