Sent by Malcolm Spencer
Chatham 16/03/2026
Deana is always happy to assist us, knowledgeable and attentive.
Based In Chatham
Deana Bourne
Available for new enquiries
It's Nice To Meet You
Dreaming of turquoise seas, sun kissed beaches or waking up to a new horizon each day on a cruise? I am Deana, an experienced Travel Counsellor with a passion for the Caribbean, life at sea, Asia and beyond. Holidays should feel effortless, from the moment you start dreaming to the moment you unpack at home.
Over the years I have been lucky enough to explore stunning destinations including the Indian Ocean, Australia, South Africa, Asia, Europe and the Caribbean. It is also no secret that I have a passion for cruises. From boutique stays and luxury beach resorts to ocean liners and multi centre itineraries, I have turned that passion into a 26 year career helping my clients plan the trips they have always imagined.
Do you picture yourself exploring a new city, wildlife spotting on safari, sailing the ocean waves or sipping a cool drink on a sandy beach? You tell me what matters most to you. When we work together, I start with you: how you like to travel, what you enjoy, and what you definitely do not! I then design your bespoke holiday around your budget and style, using trusted partners, first hand insight and honest advice. Think of me as your own travel designer, here to save you time, remove the stress and be there if you ever need support.
Whether you are planning a once in a lifetime trip, a family adventure, a city break or a relaxed week in the sun, I take care of every detail so you don't have to, from finding the right hotel, ship or villa, to arranging private transfers, excursions and those little touches that make a holiday feel truly special.
I never travel without a good book or a restaurant recommendation, although on one weekend away I arrived to discover I had left my carefully packed clothes at home! What is my favourite experience? There are too many to list, but some stand outs include spotting the Big Five up close on safari in South Africa, sailing under the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, feeling instantly at home on a Greek island, enjoying the ocean views from a beach in Antigua, taking in the panorama from the top of Sydney Harbour Bridge and watching the stunning sunsets in Mauritius.
Your journey begins with a conversation. Get in touch, let’s plan your next holiday together.
“The best things in life are the people we love, the places we’ve been and the memories we’ve made along the way”
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My customer stories
Sent by Alison Clews
Maidstone 26/02/2026
Very helpful, supportive and lovely manner.
Sent by Gary Friel
Gillingham 26/02/2026
Deana is very efficient and diligent. Invaluable service!
Sent by Gary Friel
Gillingham 26/02/2026
Deana is very efficient and diligent. Invaluable service!
Sent by Graham Ives
Sittingbourne 23/02/2026
Brilliant as normal. Thank you Deana.
Sent by Jill Woodbridge
Gillingham 16/02/2026
Always so easy to book with Deana. I know she will take note of all my preferences and provide me with great choices of holidays.
Sent by Mandy Ward
Maidstone 02/02/2026
Deana is always very helpful, knowledgeable and honest with her advice, with great attention to detail. I would definitely recommend her to friends and family for future travel / trips.
Sent by Shona Burford
Rochester 27/01/2026
Deana is amazing! She sorts all our holidays out efficiently, quickly and with attention to detail and has done so for many years. Nothing is too much trouble for her and even when we had to postpone a holiday, Deana was there for us getting it all sorted. I don’t hesitate to recommend Deana to friends who are thinking of taking a holiday.
Sent by Sarah Orr
Northfleet 09/12/2025
As always, Deana was helpful and accommodating and found us just what we were looking for. Highly recommend.
Sent by Amy Lewis
Rochester 04/12/2025
Deana is brilliant, she listens to what you would like from a holiday, finds and shares suggestions and is so helpful throughout the whole process. I highly recommend!!
Sent by Ivan Lawford
Gillingham 10/11/2025
Deana is very helpful and really friendly. She found us a great holiday.
Sent by Joanne Chance
Chatham 10/11/2025
Always so helpful, knowledgeable & patient. A pleasure to do business with.
Sent by Nuala Brady Murphy
Chatham 28/10/2025
Always feel there is a personal interest in my holiday and that I am the only one who matters.
Sent by Ivan Cottle
Sevenoaks 21/10/2025
Deana was extremely knowledgeable and helpful, she built a really good package incorporating all of my to do's. Can’t wait till I go! Thanks Deana
Sent by Rosalyn Lewis
Walderslade 13/10/2025
Very helpful and prompt. Excellent service provided from Deana
Sent by Gary Russon
Minster-on-Sea 20/08/2025
Keep doing what you are doing!
Sent by Jill Woodbridge
Gillingham 28/07/2025
I happily recommend Deana to my family & friends
Sent by Anthony Chowne
Rochester 14/07/2025
Deana asked questions to make sure she was looking to provide the right holiday. She was able to quote against six options and was happy to look at tailoring further once we'd picked the hotel. Fantastic service.
Sent by Claire Duffy
Rochester 10/07/2025
Nothing is ever too much trouble. Deana takes all the stress and uncertainty out of booking a holiday!
Sent by Daphne Ford
Hythe 19/06/2025
Deana couldn’t be more helpful never book a holiday with anyone else completely trust her once I have booked I can relax knowing everything will be perfect.
Sent by Ron Tyler
Northfleet 16/06/2025
I already have recommended Deana to my friends and am planning my next holiday already, Deana is just amazing and so helpful and booking and planning your trips is just stress free say where and what you want to do and Deana does the rest as she is the best.
Sent by Mandy Ward
Maidstone 16/06/2025
Thank you for all your help, attention to the detail and patience with this booking, while I pondered our various options. Much appreciated and we're really looking forward to our holiday in September.
Sent by Dawn Jansen
Kent 13/06/2025
I cannot put into words how grateful I am for the help and support Deana has given me in putting together my trip to Singapore and Australia planned for April 2026. She has worked tirelessly to get everything just right, liaising with Southern World in Australia, which was no mean feat given the time difference, and reassuring me, when required, with different aspects of the itinerary. I cannot praise Deana’s customer service highly enough and would recommend her to all friends, family and colleagues at the drop of a hat. Thank you so much Deana, you’re one in a million!
Sent by Mark Keith
Ferndown, Dorset 20/05/2025
I have always found Deana more than helpful and accommodating, we travel as 4 so we have quite specific requirements to satisfy us all and Deana manages to do that
Sent by Susan McMahon
Rochester 20/05/2025
Very dedicated to making sure you get the right holiday for you.
Sent by Claire Geddes
Sittingbourne 19/05/2025
This is our 4th holiday booked with Deana and always a 5 star service
Sent by Alison Daly
Tyldesley 01/05/2025
Deana is totally dedicated to ensuring that we get the best holiday for our personal requirements , she often goes above and beyond to to make sure that all runs smoothly and we have as much decision making information as possible . Wouldn’t consider holidays without consulting Deana first.
Sent by Shona Burford
Rochester 22/04/2025
I frequently recommend Deana to friends and family. She always arranges our holiday with the utmost professionalism. She gets back to us promptly and has a good knowledge of the holiday industry and is always so friendly, patient and helpful. Our holidays always run smoothly because they have been organised by Deana. Would always recommend her.
Sent by Julie Aspinall
Tonbridge 14/04/2025
An amazing personal service working with Deana. She made booking our special anniversary holiday seamless and we will definitely work with her again for future holidays.
Sent by Charlie Lambert
Rayleigh 01/04/2025
Dubai + Maldives - Great Holiday
We booked a holiday through Deana to go to Dubai & the Maldives during the beginning of March for 2 weeks.
The whole process of booking the holiday was really easy and Deana was always quick to respond to any queries we had. Deana also made an extra effort to ensure that the hotels and packages were tailored to our own needs given it was a special holiday for us, which was a nice touch. What was also great is that the quotes provided by Deana were always much cheaper compared to when we researched the holiday ourselves. We did use a number of comparison sites to try and find the best deal but they never come close to the quotes provided by Deana.
The holiday itself was brilliant and went beyond our expectations! The rooms and facilities in both hotels were amazing, especially the water villa in the Maldives! We also mentioned to Deana how much we liked food/drink and both hotels had everything we needed from local to international cuisine!
Whilst the journey was a long one which involved connecting flights, the times booked by Deana were perfect and ensured that we had plenty of time in-between flights and were never rushing to make a connection which was also good as well :)
Whenever we look to book a similar holiday again, we will definitely look to book via Deana!
Sent by Gary Friel
Gillingham 01/04/2025
Deana is very efficient and makes our holiday search so easy. Keep up the good work!
Sent by Kevin Honour
Chatham 06/03/2025
Deana is very knowledgeable when it comes to putting together bespoke holiday packages. She is very helpful and will always go the extra mile to meet your needs.
Sent by Deborah Griggs
Bexley 18/02/2025
Very helpful and friendly
Sent by Graham Ives
Iwade 11/02/2025
Great service as normal!
Sent by Joanne Chance
Chatham 23/01/2025
Nothing is ever too much trouble. Professional, friendly & patient. Provides a great service.
Sent by Helen Powell
West Midlands 23/01/2025
We would definitely recommend Deana without hesitation. She is knowledgeable, understanding, patient, friendly and above all a professional.
Sent by Jill Woodbridge
Gillingham 10/12/2024
Great service as usual.
Sent by Daphne Ford
Hythe 13/11/2024
Wouldn’t book a holiday with anyone else!!
Sent by Gary Hoffman
Minster 06/11/2024
Of course, we have already recommended Deana . She goes above and beyond what you would expect from a TC partner . No we are not related!
Sent by Michelle Warren
Rochester 05/11/2024
Very helpful ! could not do enough! Answered any questions we had .
Sent by Amy Farrow
Rochester 21/10/2024
Because you are brilliant!
Sent by Kerry Thomas
Rochester 07/10/2024
Deana went over and above to book the holiday of a lifetime for us in 2025. We wanted to visit Asia but have never been there before, so we were very grateful for Deana's knowledge on the best places to visit with 2 teenagers, whilst taking into account the weather in different regions. She initially sent us various options based on our preferences and we went from there until we came up with the perfect holiday for us. Thank you to Deana for all the time and effort she has put into this. She has been brilliant!
Sent by Gary Russon
Kent 04/10/2024
Deana was great throughout the whole process
Sent by Nuala Brady Murphy
CHATHAM 16/09/2024
Always excellent service and amazing communication. Everyone should use!
Sent by Lauren Whalin
MAIDSTONE 16/09/2024
You always deliver EXACTLY what we want. We wouldn't book with anyone else!
Sent by Alison Daly
Manchester 16/09/2024
We have complete confidence that Deana will take care of our requirements with diligence , thoughtfulness and great expertise
Sent by Joanna Trinder
Gravesend 08/08/2024
Deana totally understood my needs and requirement and put together exactly what I would chosen myself. Thank you for putting together our family holiday to Thailand and taking the time and care with all the details!
Sent by Charlie Lambert
Rayleigh 29/07/2024
Thank you for all the help over the past few weeks Deana with helping us book our holiday! We really appreciate how you responding to all of our asks within a quick timeframe and helped us with any questions we had! We'll be sure to seek your help again should we be booking any more similar trips :)
Sent by Graham Ives
Sittingbourne 15/07/2024
Always very thorough
Sent by Joanne Chance
Chatham 28/06/2024
Deana is always so helpful & listens to what we want from our holiday. She is a pleasure to do business with & is always professional.
Sent by Donna Martin
Roschester 31/05/2024
Deana is like a guardian angel. She’s there for every need of your travels and always delivers the best of service and advice. I wouldn’t go anywhere else!
Sent by Rebecca Lambert
Basildon 07/05/2024
Deana was so knowledgeable & helpful, it was a great, easy way to book a holiday. I would highly recommend.
Sent by Paul Robson
Chatham 02/05/2024
Deana is always friendly, polite and enthusiastic. She will offer advice and guidance to ensure we get the best from our holiday and when we make any changes she takes these in her stride. It is like working as a team to develop our holiday plan.
Sent by Claire Duffy
Rochester 22/04/2024
We've booked through Deana 4 times now, and each time she's been brilliant.
Sent by Daphne Ford
HYTHE 12/03/2024
Wouldn’t book a holiday with anyone else she is brilliant once I have booked I have complete peace of mind and know if there was a problem Deana would let me know.
Sent by David Stubbs
Gillingham 04/03/2024
Excellent service
Sent by David Stubbs
GILLINGHAM 04/03/2024
Excellent service
Sent by Julia Masters
Chatham 27/02/2024
Excellent, friendly service which resulted in us booking a holiday we are really excited for! Thank you.
Sent by Dawn Jansen
Chatham 26/02/2024
When booking through Deana, you are guaranteed second to none customer service, she will always go above and beyond to get you exactly what you're looking for!
Sent by Kim Garcia
California, USA 13/02/2024
Deana is a true professional, going above and beyond. Taking care of the smallest details. She provides clear details and communications around the vacation planning.
Sent by Shona Burford
Rochester 05/02/2024
Deana is so helpful, friendly and efficient. She has a wealth of knowledge and always replies promptly. I trust Deana 100% with booking our holidays and wouldn’t go to anyone else. Thank you Deana for all your help and support with our travel plans.
Sent by Nuala Brady Murphy
CHATHAM 30/01/2024
I have shared details and friends have used. They also believe it’s a fantastic personal service and will use again, and have told their friends
Sent by Glenn Bolton
Rochester 29/01/2024
Deana goes above and beyond to satisfy her customer needs and is always available for questions, her customer service is second to none.
Sent by C Eves
Maidstone 23/01/2024
We found Deana very approachable, she listened to our ideas/needs and came back with some suggestions ,we tweaked a few things and when pleased with the package she booked everything for us.
Sent by Joe Hartland
Gillingham 22/01/2024
Deana was a great help with booking two holidays for me; one being my honeymoon. Very responsive and knowledgeable. Would highly recommend to anyone!
Sent by Hanna Bourne
Chatham 17/01/2024
Everything is always so efficient, well structured and easy to understand with small things considered that make a big difference. Not having to worry about anything from checking in to arranging collection for a trip - would never book any other way! Thank you :)
Sent by Gary Friel
Gillingham 17/01/2024
Deana is highly skilled and professional and makes our life easier by planning our holidays.
Sent by Alison Daly
Manchester 15/01/2024
Deana gives an amazing service and always goes the extra mile for her clients . We know that we can trust her to do the absolute best for us 100% of the time
Sent by Sarah Morris
Sittingbourne 11/01/2024
Deana is brilliant - friendly, helpful, reassuring and very knowledgeable with nothing being too much trouble when she is working with you to arrange your ideal holiday. She is really invested in ensuring your experience is the very best it possibly can be.
Sent by Carol Openshaw
Rochester 11/01/2024
Our booking experience has been fantastic. Now looking forward to the actual holiday x
Sent by Rebecca Russon
Rainham, Kent 11/12/2023
We have just got back from our 9 day honeymoon in the Maldives and can’t thank Deana enough for her help organising everything. She was so patient sending us lots of options for our budget and listening to what we wanted out of the holiday. The flights, transfers and resort were all brilliant and ran so smoothly, we had the most amazing time. We won’t hesitate to use Deana to book our trips in the future and will recommend her to everyone! X
Sent by Sarah Hirsch
Northfleet 23/11/2023
We always get excellent service from Deana - we can't wait to start planning our honeymoon with you!
Sent by Jill Woodbridge
Gillingham, Kent 23/11/2023
Brilliant service, as usual. Nothing is too much trouble for Deana.
Sent by Erica Thuell
Rochester 16/11/2023
Deana always gives us great choices to choose from. Highly recommend!
Sent by Mandy Burdett
Rochester, Kent 02/11/2023
John and I had a great time loved everything about South Africa. Itinerary was brilliant everything run Smoothly with pickups and excursions. Staff were lovely in both hotels and couldn’t fault anything from start to finish. Safari what can I say definitely
exceeded our expectations.
Deana did a great job and we are so grateful .
Sent by Andrew Stigle
Aylesford, Kent 02/11/2023
Excellent personal service
Sent by Hollie Loveland
Otham, Kent 26/10/2023
Deana provides a wonderful service working with our budget and needs in mind. She takes the stress out of booking a holiday and gives you peace of mind when you’re away. She really goes above and beyond and helps us to create precious memories for us to treasure for years to come
Sent by Marie Graham
Rochester 11/10/2023
Will always acknowledge your email so you know it has been read & that she will next be in contact with a quote. Always professional, helpful & strives to do the best for the client, appreciate her honesty also x
Sent by Rebecca Bolton
Rochester 04/09/2023
I would recommend Deana she is really helpful and try’s her best to accommodate everything you want from a holiday and has delivered the best holidays thank you .
Sent by Shane Smith
Dover 09/08/2023
Thankyou for all your help
Sent by P Dyer
Gillingham 01/08/2023
What a superb and efficient service I received from Deana following my initial enquiry . I would not hesitate to recommend Deana and TC to any of my friends and family. Brilliant!! It takes away ALL of the headache of trying to put together a travel plan.
Sent by Henry Staff
Rochester 27/07/2023
Caring friendly nothing too much bother. Excellent service.
Sent by Gary Friel
Gillingham 17/07/2023
Deana is so helpful and dedicated to ensuring that we have the best holiday experiences, Thank you.
Sent by Francis Hallford
Rochester 29/06/2023
Already recommended you to someone!
Sent by Lauren Whalin
MAIDSTONE 13/06/2023
We highly recommend Deana and her business to all of our friends and family.
Sent by Julie Balcombe
Chatham 30/05/2023
Cannot fault Deana’s customer service, speed of replies and the detail and quality of her quotes. really impressed and made it so easy for us to make a decision.
Sent by Joanne Chance
Chatham 18/05/2023
Deana is so helpful & patient & goes out of her way to provide you with first class attentive service. We have booked 3 holidays with her this year & on all three bookings we could not be happier.
Sent by Nicola Parris
Gillingham 15/05/2023
Deana was amazing and makes sure she has all the finer details to find your perfect holiday. I can’t thank her enough for searching for our holiday and will definitely be using Deana again.
Sent by Graham Ives
SITTINGBOURNE 15/05/2023
Always an excellent service
Sent by Alison Daly
Manchester 27/04/2023
Deana provides a 1st class service, she has a great depth of knowledge and experience . She also goes above and beyond to give a very personal tailored service.
Sent by Shona Burford
Rochester 27/04/2023
Deana has always been extremely helpful, efficient and knowledgeable when booking our holiday. I would not have anyone else organise our holidays for us and would have no hesitation in recommending her to others - which I have often done.
Sent by Alison Clews
Maidstone 27/04/2023
Alway so helpful and knowledgeable.
Sent by Gary Hoffman
Minster-on-sea 27/04/2023
I Have already recommended Deana to family and friends , having used her services before , and received a gold star service.
Sent by Brian Sampson
Chatham 11/04/2023
Very knowledgeable and responsive to enquiries. Also provides great suggestions for locations and itineraries. Couldn’t fault the support either during Covid-19 lockdown and obtaining refunds for cancelled travel.
Sent by Dawn Tuff
Gillingham 11/04/2023
Deana is personable and enthusiastic. Her dedication and commitment to sourcing a holiday fit for us has been evident in all our interactions. No answer is silly, no request is too much trouble. Deana has professionalism and customer service down to a tee! I noted that some of the emails received were really late at night, another indication of now committed to her service provision she is. Would highly recommend and use again.
Sent by Claire Duffy
Rochester 11/04/2023
Our upcoming trip will be the third holiday Deana has arranged for us and the previous 2 were tailored perfectly to us based on the criteria we gave her. I honestly can't imagine booking a holiday any other way.
Sent by Nuala Brady Murphy
Chatham, Kent 04/04/2023
All my colleagues, 4 so far, are delighted with your service and will def use you in future. You were able to tick all there boxes meet their needs and stay in budget Thank you, you do a great job with a personal touch.
Sent by Christopher Wilcox
Rochester 06/03/2023
If you have specific holiday requirements we would recommend Deana
Sent by Amy Farrow
Rochester, Kent 06/03/2023
Deana was brilliant, so efficient, friendly and helpful
Sent by Rebecca Parsons
Gillingham, Kent 05/03/2023
Deana was knowledgeable, friendly and really helpful.
Sent by Catherine Little
Rainham, Kent 05/03/2023
Deana was wonderful. She was polite and friendly. Took the time to find out our likes and dislikes and by doing this has found us a wonderful summer holiday within our budget. I have already recommended her to a few of my friends.
Sent by Mandy Burdett
Rochester, Kent 03/02/2023
Deana was brilliant in organizing our holiday and very knowledgeable so happy with what she sorted for us.
Sent by Dawn Jansen
Chatham, Kent 03/02/2023
Deana always goes above and beyond to find what you're looking for; her customer service is second to none!
Sent by Elizabeth Moles
Rochester, Kent 18/01/2023
Travel Counsellors offer good value for money our agent Deana is extremely helpful nothing is too much to ask for.
Sent by Jill Woodbridge
Gillingham 13/01/2023
Brilliant personal service every time
Sent by Erica Thuell
Rochester 28/11/2022
Made great suggestions and created a great trip package bespoke to us!
Sent by Rebecca Bolton
Rochester 21/11/2022
Deana was so helpful and made me at ease booking my first family holiday abroad. Can’t wait for our holiday now thank you!
Sent by Keith Hills
East Malling, Kent 01/11/2022
First class service will certainly recommend.
Sent by Julie Parrish-Evans
Chatham 10/10/2022
Have already recommended Deana Bourne. She has provided us all with outstanding holidays and she arranged our wedding in Hawaii which went with out a hitch and we enjoyed every single minute of the day and the Honeymoon that followed. Very happy and confident to recommend her to friends family and colleagues.
Sent by Georgina Budden
Sittingbourne 29/09/2022
Deana always listens to our brief and finds us beautiful hotels we are always pleased with. She answers any questions or last minute panics we might have and makes our holiday experience enjoyable and relaxing.
Sent by Paul Robson
Chatham 30/08/2022
Very helpful and committed to meeting our holiday requirements. Kept me informed on progress and highlighted any issues or concerns.
Sent by G Ives
SITTINGBOURNE 28/07/2022
Deana is excellent at her job. She always takes time to listen to your requirements and finds you a perfect holiday.
Sent by Stephanie Latimer
Strood, Kent 25/07/2022
Deana has been very helpful in organising our holiday. We have got exactly what we wanted and more. Its been a pleasure booking with her.
Sent by Mike Mackie
Kent 07/07/2022
Excellent service
Thank you for everything
Sent by Gary Hoffman
Sheerness 03/05/2022
I wanted to give 11out of 10, Deana has gone above and beyond in service
Sent by A Paterson
Surrey 03/05/2022
Deana was fantastic
Sent by Emma Crocombe
London 06/04/2022
I would recommend Deana to anyone - she is so super organised and replies to emails so quickly. We always feel in safe hands when she is booking a trip for us, either with my family or friends.
Sent by E Moles
Rochester 04/04/2022
Deana has been amazing. Offering a good variety of holiday options. Little tweaks were no problem. Will give her details to my friends and family.
Sent by Joanne Chance
Chatham 28/03/2022
Deana is always so professional & focused on giving her customers an excellent service. She’s so attentive & listens to what we want & picks up on every detail. A lovely lady
Sent by H Schaper
Rochester 23/03/2022
Deana has been superb with my first cruise booking and answered all my questions promptly! Will recommend to my friends. Thank you!
Sent by Kevin Honour
Chatham 21/03/2022
Deana is always helpful, well informed and ready to go the extra mile, in order to accommodate all of your holiday needs.
Sent by G Bolton
Rochester 14/03/2022
Very friendly informative and competent experience
Sent by Jill Woodbridge
Gillingham 14/03/2022
Always had excellent service from Deana, have recommended her to several family & friends & they too have been so pleased with the service they have received.
Sent by Emily Wood
Aylesford 24/02/2022
Deana you have been brilliant from start to finish. The whole process as been super easy and you really took the time to listen to what we was looking for in a holiday. We cant wait to go on holiday now! Thanks so much. xxxx
Sent by Kerry Thomas
Wainscott 10/02/2022
We've booked a number of holidays through Deana now. The service she provides is amazing. Deana is always so friendly and helpful, nothing is ever too much trouble. Thank you. Kerry and family
Sent by Erica Thuell
Rochester 07/02/2022
Deana has been very skilled at listening to what we were looking for and finding it very quickly!
Sent by N Brady Murphy
Chatham 07/02/2022
Have already shared number with colleagues. Always is a very personal experience and you even get thanked for using the fantastic service
Sent by R Graham
Strood 24/01/2022
I have always found Deana approachable, questions listened to and answered as honestly as she can, which we appreciate.
Sent by Barbara Luff
MAIDSTONE 04/01/2022
She has been amazing, cannot praise her enough. Most helpful.
Sent by Shona Burford
Rochester 04/01/2022
Deana is an excellent Travel Counsellor. She has organised our holiday for a few years now and is always knowledgeable, friendly, helpful and efficient in everything she does. We wouldn’t have anyone else organise our holiday and now as an additional bonus we also class Deana as a family friend. Thank you Deana for your help and support with our holidays.
Sent by Gary Friel
GILLINGHAM 10/11/2021
Excellent service and advice all round.
Sent by G Ives
Sittingbourne, Kent 01/11/2021
Great personal service.
Sent by Sarah Hirsch
Northfleet 11/10/2021
I have no hesitation in recommending Deana, in fact, I often do. She has been so helpful with re-booking our trips, and we can't thank her enough for such great service.
Sent by Kevin Honour
Chatham 31/08/2021
Deana is very knowledgeable and helpful always giving you lots of information and options when choosing the right holiday. She always available if you need to ask questions and goes the extra mile.
Sent by A Howe
USA 23/08/2021
Outstanding job! Provided lots of details for the hotels, which made the choice easier. Quick and great communication . Made the process quick and painless.
Sent by Sarah Morris
SITTINGBOURNE 28/07/2021
Deana is incredibly dedicated and knowledgeable, always going the extra mile to ensure she can make your holiday the very best it can be.
Sent by Kirsty Stigle
Aylesford 12/07/2021
Deana is always helps us create a perfect holiday! I can't fault her at all every step was so thoughtful
Sent by Sarah Morris
Sittingbourne, Kent 10/05/2021
Deana is amazing - she has been so helpful rearranging our holiday due to the pandemic and always goes above and beyond. We would definitely recommend her to anyone wanting to book a holiday with an attentive eye for detail and no hassle!
Sent by Sarah Hirsch
Northfleet 01/12/2020
I can’t recommend Deana Bourne Travel Counsellors highly enough. We’ve had to reschedule our 2020 holiday for obvious reasons and Deana took all of the stress away from us, kept us updated all the way through, and managed to get us a great new deal - fingers crossed we get there in 2021! Really - if you need a reliable company for your holiday, but with a personal touch from someone that genuinely cares - get in touch with Deana
Sent by L Whalin
Maidstone, Kent 14/04/2020
Stress free holiday plans are such bliss. Deana makes everything so easy.
Sent by Michelle Lyons
Leeds 14/04/2020
Always very helpful
Sent by K Gadd
Rochester, Kent 10/03/2020
Would highly recommend Deana! Nothing was too much trouble and she was quick with responses! My holiday quote was perfect and she really listens to what you are asking for. Thanks again Deana!
Sent by G Budden
Rochester, Kent 05/03/2020
On a personal note I just wanted to say a huge thank you for all you have done for us. I felt you held our hand through the whole process and made my travel plans come true. I am the type of person who can get easily stressed and was anxious about travelling a country I have never been to before however you took all those worries away from us making it a relaxing and enjoyable time. We felt you listened exactly to what we wanted to get from the holiday and throughout kept saying how grateful we felt to be there staying in those amazing accommodations hand selected by yourself – so thank you.
Sent by N Brady Murphy
Chatham 05/03/2020
Excellent input , communication , patience and satisfaction
Sent by H Burton
Gillingham, Kent 14/02/2020
Deana was very helpful with getting costings and making adjustments to our booking to make it a better experience for us. 100% recommend Deana and will book again I'm sure!
Sent by Kevin James
Gillingham, Kent 14/02/2020
Deana was very helpful and also extremely patient with us bearing in mind how hard it is to please all 5 of us with differing requests.
Sent by J Parrish-Evans
Chatham 20/01/2020
I have recommend Deana and they have just booked with her for the second time ! Deana organised our wedding honeymoon and my 60th birthday we had a fab time And we have just booked a luxury holiday in Thailand with her which we are very much looking forward to.
Sent by H Staff
Rochester, Kent 16/01/2020
Have already recommended Deana to all my friends and family she takes all the hassle out of planning the perfect holiday
Sent by Sarah Hirsch
Northfleet 16/01/2020
Deana goes above and beyond to make the booking experience second to none. Nothing is too much trouble, all done with fabulous customer service. It's so reassuring to know that she's only at the end of a phone/email if we need her whilst we're travelling too. Cannot recommend highly enough!
Sent by Julie Hawley
Chatham, Kent 16/01/2020
It is one of the best experiences I have had. It is so easy to book and know that I have peace of mind that someone is on the end of the phone if needed. The hotels are always first class and the holidays are an amazing price.
Sent by J Osborn
Gillingham, Kent 10/01/2020
Always very helpful, prompt and polite.
Sent by L Whalin
Maidstone, Kent 02/01/2020
I am super happy with all Deana has done to plan my holiday. The stress has been lifted off of my shoulders.
Sent by Sarah Morris
Kent 30/12/2019
Deana is friendly, helpful and gives incredible attention to detail - ensuring all eventualities are thought of and taken care of - all of which results in a stress free and relaxing holiday.
Sent by A Winter
Chatham, Kent 31/10/2019
Deana provided an exceptional service, nothing was to much problem. And she was very pleasant and friendly to chat too She matched the holiday exactly to our requirements. We cannot wait to go now.
Sent by J Chance
Chatham, Kent 14/08/2019
Deana is always very friendly, listens to what we want from our trip, and provides us with a fantastic service throughout the whole process: A pleasure doing business with her.
Sent by S Lacy
Hoo, Kent 12/08/2019
Deana is professional from the moment you start your holiday journey and until the very end when your back home. Deana makes sure every detail has been covered so it makes everything run so easily. Fabulous customer service & so friendly.
Sent by A Chowne
Frindsbury, Kent 08/08/2019
Nothing was too much trouble for Deana. She was able to help us understand what was important to us and offer us choices based on that information. Would highly recommend to anyone considering booking a holiday.
Sent by D Martin
Rochester, Kent 06/08/2019
Deana you have been a godsend with a couple of holidays now. Yes we can go online and look and book ourselves, but you have taken all the time and stress out of that. We had Budapest last year, Phuket this year and Santorini later this year. Thank you for everything, your prompt service and always with a happy bubbly personality, nothing is too much trouble for you!
Sent by Kirsty Stigle
Aylesford, Kent 05/08/2019
Deana made our whole booking experience easy and stress free! Our holiday will be perfect!
Sent by L Abbott
Aberdeenshire 31/07/2019
Fantastic professional, knowledgeable and friendly service. Would definitely use again and have been singing Deana's praises to friends and colleagues.
Sent by L McCormack
Chatham, Kent 19/07/2019
Deana offers a bespoke, personal service in the comfort of your own home - perfect for a busy working parent. Nothing is too much. Expert knowledge. Flexible. Couldn't ask for more.
Sent by C Stevens
Gwynedd 09/07/2019
This is the 2nd time I have had a holiday booked through Deana ( travel counsellors) and both occasion she as gotten the perfect destination and great accommodation. Deana has been quick in replying to all my queries (and there have been a few??). It is a bespoke service Deana offers which is has everything I'm after.. perfect! Many Thanks Clare
Sent by James Rowe
Kent 21/06/2019
Deana has provided us with an excellent, prompt and courteous service.
Sent by Sarah Jones
Maidstone, Kent 18/06/2019
Deana has made things so easy for us. I completely trust her in her recommendations for our holidays. I was so happy with our Ibiza holiday, I can’t wait to go to Costa Dorada next year!
Sent by D Jansen
Chatham, Kent 28/05/2019
So when I told Deana we wanted to go back to India having had such a good time earlier in the year, I think we both thought sorting it would be a doddle... how wrong can you be! But as usual, Deana gave 110% customer service, always going above and beyond the call of duty to get the required information to make our trip that little bit special. I also have to commend her trusty colleague Rupak who must have breathed a sigh of relief once the tour was confirmed. Thank you both so very much, you offer a truly amazing service that is second to none!
Sent by P Wager
Rochester, Kent 28/05/2019
Absolutely nothing is too much trouble a lovely lady
Sent by G Friel
Gillingham, Kent 08/05/2019
Excellent and professional bespoke service.
Sent by David Stubbs
Kent 02/05/2019
All requests have been arranged with no problems. Deana has kept in contact throughout the process. Very good service.
Sent by A Quy
Aylesford, Kent 28/03/2019
Excellent service and communication throughout booking process. Nothing too much trouble.
Sent by A Punter
Rochester, Kent 21/03/2019
We were both so happy. It was perfect. The hotel was 100% the staff were 100% the food was a 100%. Just perfect, I can't thank you enough.
Sent by M McDonough
Chatham, Kent 21/03/2019
Absolutely brilliant service from Deana. Personalised and cared for from the first moment, she was fundamental to us deciding to choose Vietnam and planning a fabulous trip for us. Could not have wished for anything more.
Sent by B Chana
Surrey 18/03/2019
Good at listening to what you would like to do and getting an excellent itinerary tailored to our needs
Sent by P Midwinter
Rochester, Kent 11/03/2019
A very professional service.
Sent by N Cox
Rainham, Kent 18/02/2019
I recommend Deana to everyone thinking of going on holiday
Sent by S Robson
Chatham 15/02/2019
Yet again I needed help to arrange a holiday to Japan for the Rugby world club and then onto Bali and Deana pulled it out the bag such a lovely lady and very good at her job x
Sent by A Paterson
Surrey 13/02/2019
Very helpful and friendly
Sent by K Honour
Chatham, Kent 28/01/2019
Deana is always very helpful, informative and efficient.
Sent by C Webb
Dudley 24/01/2019
Very personable with lots of special touches!
Sent by Maxine Gregory
Rochester, Kent 14/01/2019
Such care and attention to detail was given by Deana when she sourced our holiday. She spent a great deal of time and effort ensuring the hotel and transfers dovetailed neatly together. The hotels that she suggested exactly reflect the type of holiday experience we were after. We will be recommending her and using her services again.
Sent by J Hubbard
Chatham, Kent 17/12/2018
I regularly use Deana for my holidays and so does the rest of my family. I've also recommended her to all my friends too. She very efficient, extremely knowledgeable and very well organised as well as being a lovely person.
Sent by S Hirsch
Northfleet 14/12/2018
Deana always goes the extra mile to ensure we get the very best value for money. She's an absolute pleasure to book with and we wouldn't hesitate in recommending her to others (and we have!)
Sent by J Woodbridge
Kent 05/11/2018
Wonderful service, nothing was too much trouble, felt valued as a customer.
Sent by B Luff
Maidstone, Kent 01/11/2018
Just to say a big thankyou to Deana for all your help in my trip to Australia
Sent by S Burford
Rochester, Kent 29/10/2018
Once again Deana was helpful, friendly and very efficient. Thank you Deana!
Sent by K Garcia
California 19/10/2018
Prompt and courteous service. Deana is so professional and able to secure the best pricing and provides excellent customer service.
Sent by J Goudie
Wolverhampton 19/10/2018
Very friendly helpful lady
Sent by I O'Grady
Gillingham, Kent 16/10/2018
Excellent service...why didn't I know about this service before!
Sent by A Williams
Gloucester 05/10/2018
I have never been so relaxed choosing and managing a holiday break. I have had the pleasure of Deana’s service before and this time has been equally a pleasure. I literally explain what it is I’m looking for and Deana delivers. No worries or stress. I don’t think I will ever have a need to go to a travel agents again. A highly recommended way to book your holidays.
Sent by M Spencer
Chatham 24/09/2018
Deana is attentive, knowledgeable and friendly, and has provided us with a first class service.
Sent by Michelle Riley
Bridlington 24/09/2018
Deana will always go that extra mile for us and is very professional and helpful. I would always recommend her to family and friends and won’t hesitate to use her for my next holiday.
Sent by K Anonymous
Essex 24/09/2018
Completely professional service with focus on following client brief but improving on their itinerary. Very good at listening and acting quickly on the task. Takes the stress out of building your own trip. Highly recommended.
Sent by I Lawford
Kent 22/08/2018
Deana made the experience of booking a holiday magical. She has a vast knowledge on different holidays and managed to cater for all our needs. She is also very friendly and a lovely person to talk to.
Sent by J Chance
Chatham, Kent 08/08/2018
Deana was friendly, patient, extremely knowledgeable and kept us informed at all times. We would definitely use her again and would recommend her 100%. We received a first class service and look forward to using Deana's expertise in the future.
Sent by D Jansen
Chatham, Kent 03/08/2018
Deana always goes the extra mile to get her customers exactly what they want; it took a couple of weeks to finalise our itinerary as we investigated several options and during that time, Deana never failed to deliver. She is truly an asset to Travel Counsellors and I would recommend her to anybody!
Sent by A Punter
Kent 21/07/2018
Perfect service
Sent by J Pitcher
Rochester, Kent 26/06/2018
Very helpful, couldn’t do enough to ensure it was the honeymoon we dreamed of! Would highly recommend to anyone.
Sent by Julie Rose
Chatham, Kent 26/06/2018
She is very helpful and friendly
Sent by K Haylor
Kent 19/06/2018
Deana has been amazing throughout the whole of the booking process. I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone thinking of travelling.
Sent by K Martin
Manchester 06/06/2018
The holiday was fantastic, thank you so much for organising it! The hotel was lovely, great location and service. We had an amazing time! Hope you had a good holiday too.
Sent by C Marshall
Kent 01/06/2018
I would highly recommend Deana Bourne. She works tireless to provide the best service and best holiday packages for her clients. I work with vulnerable Adults and thanks to Deana and her hard work, we have been able to give them a dream holiday and at a brilliant price. She done all the hard work for me and at the best price, accommodation and travel. She is a lovely friendly hard working lady who I cant wait to book my next holiday with as this is no longer a headache thanks to Deana!
Sent by N Cox
Kent 01/06/2018
Deana has been so helpful, patient and knowledgeable. Not only will I be recommended her to everyone but I will also be booking my next trip with her too!
Sent by Maxine Gregory
Kent 03/04/2018
Deana booked my husband and me on a lovely 11 night holiday to Mexico. The hotel was great and the food was exceptional. Just to say Deana took care of every aspect and the holiday was stress free and that was down to her meticulous planning and attention to detail.
Thank you so much Deana we will be booking with you again.
Sent by S Sweeting
West Yorkshire 26/02/2018
Very helpful and well mannered approach.
Sent by Adam Wallace
London 19/02/2018
Very efficient with the exact desired result! Thanks Deana.
Sent by K Thomas
Kent 15/02/2018
I just thought I'd drop you a line to let you know we had an absolutely fantastic time in Lapland and it was everything we hoped it would be. It was an experience we will never forget.
Also, I wanted to thank you for all of your help. The service you provided was excellent. You gave me a number of different options to suit our requirements and you were always there to answer the many queries I had.
I really do appreciate everything you did for us and I have recommended you to many friends and colleagues, some of whom have since made bookings with you.
I will be in contact again next time we need help with booking a trip.
Sent by H Bourne
Devon 13/02/2018
Deana was amazing from start to finish, our travel plans took months to finalise, and she stuck patiently with us, testing different alterations until it was perfect. I always felt able to email or call with queries, and as though I was given Deana’s full attention, even though I knew she was very busy with other clients as well. I was relieved with our busy schedules that Deana could also take care of upgrading our luggage, booking seats and making far more arrangements, to make our experience stress-free and a lot smoother. I also know that when I depart in summer, I can trust that Deana will be there if I have any problems at all, which is something I don’t think you can rely on with a high street travel agent. Altogether, this experience was far different to using a travel agency, it was devoted and completely personal, and far more efficient, I won’t make travel plans anywhere else again. Lastly, thank you so much for everything you have done, you are a credit to Travel Counsellors.
Sent by Stephen Everard
Sittingbourne 25/01/2018
So so helpful. Would not hesitate to use Deana again. Thanks Deana it was a pleasure talking and arranging our holiday.
Sent by Angela Williams
Gloucester 25/01/2018
Deana was understanding of all our needs and delivered the holiday we wanted. Deana was efficient and answered any questions we had within a very acceptable time frame if she was unable to answer a question. The service provided by Deana took all of the stress away that usually comes with booking a holiday and I will definitely be coming back to Deana to book our next holiday.
Sent by J Hawley
Chatham, Kent 22/01/2018
Very helpful, very informative and nothing is too much trouble. Deana will go above and beyond to ensure that she offers you the best deal for your family and extras if you wish them to be included.
Sent by Vicky Sowden
Leeds 16/01/2018
Very friendly, nothing too much trouble and found me a fantastic holiday.
Sent by S Burford
Rochester 10/01/2018
Friendly, reliable and efficient
Sent by G Stewart
Gillingham, Kent 06/01/2018
Extremely efficient and swift service. Very helpful and pleasant.
Sent by Jacqueline Hubbard
Chatham, Kent 22/11/2017
Deana was extremely efficient in finding me a holiday cottage with all the facilities I required for my family holiday. I will and have recommended her to other friends and family members. Thank you Deana.
Sent by J Cardosi
Gillingham 23/10/2017
Perfect service as always! We always book our holiday with confidence and are guaranteed a quality service.
Sent by P Midwinter
Rochester 23/10/2017
Excellent service as always from Deana.
Sent by Julie Hawley
Chatham 29/09/2017
Just wanted to say a massive thank you to Deana for planning our USA family road trip Aug 2017. It was planned to the very last detail and everything went without a hitch. She went above and beyond to ensure we had everything we requested. The hotels locations were prefect for us to travel around. The trips were amazing and she also found us some additional ones like riding Segways around San Francisco! River rafting on the Colorado river after an amazing helicopter trip to the Grand Canyon. We have so many memories and can not thank Deana enough. We have already started planning for our next trip and will be calling Deana very shortly to arrange this. I would highly recommend Deana if you are planning a holiday or short break she will find you a great deal within some amazing locations.
Sent by O Holman
Rochester, Kent 28/09/2017
I would like to just say thank you for all your work for making our trip to Bali and Singapore just amazing.
We absolutely loved every bit of it and what made it easier that you organised everything so well for us.
So thank you for everything, and you will be highly recommended to our family and friends.
Sent by Chris Halls
Chatham, Kent 06/09/2017
So far I have received excellent support and advice about my holiday. I look forward to completing the details in the coming weeks prior to my holiday starting.
Sent by W Newland
Deal, Kent 11/07/2017
Deana made us feel confident about her knowledge and guidance.
Sent by M Perry
Rochester, Kent. 03/07/2017
Excellent, professional service.
Sent by R Charles
Kent 27/06/2017
We were so impressed by Deana that we have already told friends and handed her card around.
Sent by Sarah Robson
Chatham 26/06/2017
Deana was a great help, we couldn't decide what to do for our 25th wedding anniversaries but we wanted to do a Caribbean cruise and couldn't find one. Deana built us a holiday with two stops in America and a week long cruise. She came up with a good five ideas for the anniversary holiday and I would definitely use Deana again to help build a holiday. I am going to ask her to help with my son's honeymoon next year.
Sent by H Bourne
Maidstone 26/06/2017
Great service, understood what I was looking for and helped me to find the perfect location.
Sent by S Burle
Chatham, Kent. 15/06/2017
Big big thank you to Deana Bourne at Travel Counsellors for an easy and seamless booking experience! I would recommend Deana to anyone that is looking for a stress/hassle free holiday booking with the little personal touches that starts your holiday early! - Deana - thank you
Sent by S Burford
Rochester 31/05/2017
I wouldn't trust anyone else with my travel plans. Deana is helpful, knowledgeable and efficient and with a great attention to detail. I have no hesitation in recommending Deana and have done so on numerous occasions.
Sent by A Collins
Rochester 18/04/2017
My third time booking with Deana great and friendly service definitely recommend to everyone.
Sent by Sarah Hirsch
Northfleet, Kent. 12/04/2017
Deana was fabulous throughout and got us an AMAZING deal - we are literally counting the days until we fly off to Bali in November! Nothing was too much trouble, and Deana even arranged our airport hotel and parking for us. I have already recommended her to several of my friends and family and we will be using Deana for our next trip to Vegas next year, Thank you x
Sent by P Midwinter
Rochester 20/02/2017
Deana is very helpful, professional and goes out of her way to find the perfect holiday.
Sent by S Stratford
Rochester 17/02/2017
Deana went the extra mile, very pleased so helpful. Will be using Deana to book all our holidays from now on.
Sent by M Gregory
Rochester 15/02/2017
Thank you so much for taking the time and care to find exactly what we were looking and for the efficient and personalised service.
Sent by Clive Shewring
Kent 08/02/2017
Deana is a very engaging individual who is keen to help you choose the right holiday. She listened to our criteria and was very knowledgeable about the locations we selected. she even came up with suitable alternatives and we ended up choosing one of her recommendations. She was also keen to show she offered aftercare and support for the holiday and wasn't just focused on clinching the deal.
Sent by Chris Cooke
Rochester, Kent. 17/01/2017
Helpful, knowledgeable, friendly, professional
Sent by Kimberley Garcia
USA 16/01/2017
Best pricing by far. Personable and courteous service. I felt like Deana went above and beyond for me. I won't hesitate to use her service again and refer others for a one of a kind travel service.
Sent by Julie Hawley
Chatham, Kent. 17/11/2016
Deana has worked really hard for our dream family hoilday nothing has been to much trouble it has been planned to the very last detail .Can not thank her enough. Would highly recommend to all family friends.
Sent by Sophie Lacy
Hoo, Kent 12/10/2016
Deana has been amazing from the start to finish on booking our family holiday. She has factored in everything we needed from this holiday and found us a great deal at the same time. Many phone calls have been made to ensure everything is in place and Deana has always been professional & extremely helpful throughout - great experience and even better that I haven't had to sit in a travel agents or on a telephone to a call centre.
Sent by D Jansen
Chatham, Kent 09/09/2016
Deana always goes out of her way to provide excellent customer service, nothing is ever too much - thank you!
Sent by A Chowne
Strood, Kent 01/09/2016
Deana was very courteous, understood what I needed and was able to outline my options before quickly arranging my booking. Excellent service, didn't hesitate to recommend her to friends and family.
Sent by Brooke Evans
Strood 01/09/2016
As we have busy lifestyles and we had to do a last minute booking we're not always the easiest but Deana ensured everything we wanted and required with specific dates and times we was able to get exactly what we needed ! big thankyou again x
Sent by Shona Burford
Rochester 01/09/2016
I would thoroughly recommend Deana and have already given out some of her business cards .. Deana is highly professional in what she does and I feel that she really cares about our holidays which are important to us. I wouldn't trust anyone as much as Deana for all our holiday plans. She is always meticulous about all arrangements down to the very last detail. Thank you Deana for all your hard work!
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“Three Generations of Magic: Our Disney Fantasy Getaway”
07 November 2025
There’s something timeless about Disney — it brings out the kid in all of us.
On board Ambassador Ambience.
01 July 2025
My 1st experience sailing with Ambassador Cruise Line on board Ambience. Our 'Scandinavian Explorer' itinerary sailed from Tilbury, visiting Sweden and Denmark. I'd pre booked port parking next to the ship, left my cases (which were already in my cabin when I opened the door), and was on board within minutes of my allocated boarding slot. The ocean view cabin was light, airy, spacious and with f
Antigua – the beach is just the beginning….
30 October 2023
How blessed I felt when I was selected by Antigua and Barbuda tourism for my first visit to the beautiful island of Antigua. I can see why they use the phrase ‘the beach is just the beginning….’ A small Caribbean island at just 11 x 4 miles but packed with stunning beaches and beautiful accommodation, fabulous restaurant choices serving the most delicious fresh food, plenty of activities to suit
Mauritius - An Indian Ocean Island gem.
11 October 2023
Waterfalls, Black River Gorges National Park, rainforests, wildlife, botanical gardens, coloured sands and of course the now extinct Dodo – Mauritius is known for it all but our aim for a relaxing stay was to enjoy the sunshine, beaches, cuisine and wonderful hospitality. We travelled comfortably on the direct service from London with Air Mauritius in economy. BA also offer a direct route with se
Up close to the Blue Mountains
06 April 2023
A whirlwind couple of days in Sydney gave us the opportunity to take a trip to the Blue Mountains National Park. Wow, were not disappointed! We travelled with a small group on a journey around 90 minutes out of Sydney. Interesting seeing the scenery change from city to suburbs, passing small villages and even spying kangaroos lounging in some local back yards before spotting the mountains in the
I'm Cruising with Confidence!
27 September 2021
Thursday 9th September 2021 saw Princess Cruises sail Regal Princess on her 1st 7 night UK sailing since global cruise suspensions were lifted. We were so happy to be on board. If you are regular cruise passengers as we are, I hope sharing our positive experience will answer some questions and build your confidence. Princess have introduced the Medallion Class App onto which passengers upload al
My first visit to Jersey
20 September 2021
Jersey has been on our ‘list’ forever and we finally got the chance to visit in early July for a 9 night stay. Covid measures at the time included completion of a pre departure form 48 hours before arrival and proof of double vaccination status via the NHS App. A free PCR test was conducted at the airport and although we had to stay in our hotel room for a few hours until we received a negative re
A Bali Triple Hop
24 July 2019
Vibrant, cultural and stunning scenery with so many experiences to pack in you might ask where to stay in Bali? After loving what we saw on a brief day visit from a cruise port of call, choosing where to stay for a 2 week break proved tricky but we set our sights on Ubud, Sanur and Seminyak. Following a 17 hour flight, around 90 minutes north of the airport Ubud gave us a feel for the cultural s
Travelling with children
10 June 2019
You don’t want to stop travelling overseas just because you now have children and what’s more, you still want quality accommodation, great facilities and a little time for yourselves to relax. Great kids’ entertainment and occasional supervision for your children can be important. Plus, top tips on how to avoid the having a stressful journey with the children. 1. Pace yourself. Go with the flow
The Great Greek Menu
04 February 2019
I feel like I am going home when I visit Greece. Not only due to the warm welcome, sunshine, clear blue sea and skies but also the great variety of meals I enjoy at traditional Tavernas. Often family run serving good quality home cooked dishes from fresh, seasonal and sometimes home-grown ingredients. Here are 10 of my favourites – 1. Greek Salad – Chopped fresh tomatoes, chunks of cucumber, t
Glasgow Conference – blew me away! TCConf18
19 November 2018
What happens at a Travel Counsellors Conference? Our annual event was held in Glasgow this year and it gives us an opportunity to catch up with our fantastic Head Office team, suppliers and old friends, find out what’s new in the TC world and be inspired by first class speakers – and let’s not forget, enjoy fabulous entertainment and over £100K of prizes to be won. With this year being no exceptio
There's more to Budapest than its famous Goulash!
11 September 2018
A 3-night stay in Budapest gave me enough time to look at some well-known sights and find some lesser known ones. Around 40 minutes from the airport, this historical city is split by the mighty Danube into two sides ‘Buda’ and ‘Pest’ we stayed at the 3 Corners Art Hotel, a very central 3* on the Pest side and a perfect base to start exploring. Easy to navigate on foot but the hop-on-hop-off bus o
Lasting Impressions of India
21 April 2018
Mumbai or Bombay – whichever you prefer to call it, a melting pot of culture and sights and my first visit to India in March 2018. Many things struck me during my two days there, architecture similar to London, colourful markets, fabulous food, a fast paced and growing city with so many people. Investment being made in new apartment and office blocks and a subway system underway. My eyes were open
A slice of life aboard the NCL Sun cruise ship
28 November 2017
If you have never cruised before or just want an opinion of an Norwegian Cruise Lines cruise ship, then read on. Alaska being our destination, NCL are more relaxed in dress code. Dress up or down as you wish, and it suited us perfectly for the layers we needed to keep out the chill. We cruised Alaska onboard the spacious Sun in a well-tended balcony cabin on deck 10. Plenty of storage space even i
An Alaskan Adventure
08 August 2017
Be prepared for stunning scenery, get up close to wildlife and pack for all seasons. We enjoyed a once in a lifetime Alaskan cruise in May and had such an adventure. Sailing from San Francisco our first glimpses of snow-capped mountains were on approaching Ketchikan, one of the most South eastern cities in Alaska. A town full of colorful buildings and a green forest backdrop, we were surprised at
"Are you going to San Francisco?"
04 July 2017
If I tell you I have visited the city of San Francisco at least half a dozen times, then you might understand it holds a special place in my heart (I also have lovely family close by!). A recent 4 night stay in May was no exception. Arriving into the city by air will give you a bird's eye view of what’s to come, seeing the ‘Streets’ of San Francisco from above and maybe even a glimpse of the G
Cyprus - not just for Summer
06 April 2017
I have just returned from a wonderful week in Cyprus hosted by ‘Cyprus Tourism Organisation’. I think everyone knows Cyprus for great summer holidays, blue skies, beautiful beaches and top hotels but maybe it wouldn’t be top of your list for a winter break? Think again. Whether you have just a long weekend or a six week long stay, there is plenty to see and do. My first stop was Ayia Napa and a
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