Debbie Hayward-Bird
I'm based in
Staffordshire
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Welcome and thank you for visiting my web page.
My name is Debbie, I have been a travel agent for over thirty years and first started working in the travel industry in 1989.
I have managed my own travel branch for a number of years and worked for luxury independent agencies so I have first-hand experience in offering a wide range of holidays, destinations and suppliers, including weddings and honeymoons, tailor-made itineraries, city breaks, family holidays, Cruises, Ski , no enquiry is beyond my capability.
I thoroughly enjoy working within the travel industry, customer service has always been paramount to me, nothing is more satisfying than building a close relationship with my clients, finding them a wonderful holiday, listening to their holiday stories and feedback on their return.
Working as a Travel Counsellor enables me to provide the one to one service and to deliver the best customer service possible for my clients, which also means being available seven days a week. It’s also important for me to understand what your dream holiday would be so I can meet your requirements, think of me as your personal travel concierge.
My support, care and attention doesn’t stop at finding you a holiday, I pride myself on delivering excellent after sales service too which means I can book excursions for you to enhance your holiday experience, contact your hotel directly with any special requests you may have and keep you informed with any relevant travel advice.
I will take the care and attention in finding your dream holiday as I would my own.
I have travelled to many wonderful destinations over the years, some of my most memorable experiences which I am privileged to share with you are enjoying the powder soft sands of Barbados, the stunning sunsets over the Caldera in Santorini, Christmas in New York, walking the Great Wall of China, the intense performance of Tosca at the lavish opera house in Prague, swimming in the crystal clear waters of Sardinia, the exhilarating Amalfi Coast drive and wandering through the narrow streets of Positano which is one of my favourite places
in Italy and try to visit with my family at least once a year.
A holiday to me is more than just a holiday it’s an experience and a wonderful memory that should last a lifetime!
By booking with me at Travel Counsellors you have peace of mind that you are financially protected through our Travel Counsellor financial trust and ATOL.
See what my customers say on my customer testimonials page.
I would be honoured to be your travel concierge and to arrange your next dream holiday!
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Corfu is a stunning Greek island in the Ionian Sea.
A Corfu holiday is the perfect setting for a tale of Greek myth and legend.
12 Mar 2026 5 min read
Hawaii
Hawaii Islands are notorious for being the perfect Honeymoon destination, but the six islands have much more to offer… From fantastic beaches, and breathtaking natural beauty to diverse culture and outdoor adventures, there is truly something for everyone here. The six main Hawaiian islands are Hawaii (Big Island), Oahu, Maui, Kauai, Lanai and Molokai. All diverse in size, culture and population,
22 Dec 2025 5 min read
Milan
Holidays to Milan are for dusting off your finest clothing and surrounding yourself with all the Italian elegance and finery you could desire. The city’s known as the fashion capital of Italy for its fashion houses, Milan Fashion Week and stylish boutiques on every corner. Everything is done with a touch of sophistication here – the food, the ever-popular aperitivi, Michelin-starred restaurants a
30 Sept 2025 5 min read
Travel Blog -Experience the Magic of a Christmas Market Break
There’s nothing quite like a chilly evening spent strolling through a traditional Christmas market during the festive season. Indulge in all things Christmas as you shop, stroll and sip on spiced mulled wine against the backdrop of a quaint town square, Baroque palace or enchanting castle. Flights and accommodation should ideally be booked by late summer, with late August to early September bein
14 Aug 2025 5 min read
Travel Blog Tobago
Explore a hidden paradise in Tobago There are so many reasons to love the Caribbean Island of Tobago. It’s a great destination for those looking for a holiday that fosters community development while contributing to the conservation of nature and cultural heritage. Plus, it’s much easier to get to from the UK thanks to twice-weekly direct flights from London Gatwick with British Airways. Unspoil
30 Apr 2025 5 min read
Explore the wonders of Italy in style aboard “La Dolce Vita “Orient Express
When you think of luxury travel, what comes to mind? If you're like most, the Orient Express is a name that conjures images of elegance, romance, and a bygone era of unparalleled glamour. But what if I told you that this legendary train experience has returned to Italy, offering a fresh, vibrant take on luxury travel through its iconic landscapes? Welcome aboard the La Dolce Vita Orient Express,y
11 Feb 2025 5 min read
MY TC APP
Our myTC app is a 'must' for any traveler! Being a Travel Counsellor means that I have access to cutting-edge technology to help me provide a fantastic service for my customers and since we launched the myTC app for all our customers, both business and leisure travelers, we have already received a great response. Our app is unique and a fantastic addition to my personal approach as your Travel Cou
06 Jan 2025 5 min read
Aruba
Guaranteed Sunshine, glorious uncrowded white sandy beaches and pristine waters, stunning architecture and super friendly laid-back inhabitants, make this tiny island in the southern Caribbean a brilliant bet for a Tropical holiday! Perfect for simply kicking back and relaxing on the beach or by your pool, Aruba is also fantastic for activities including hiking, horse-riding, snorkelling and divi
31 Dec 2024 5 min read
Discover the world’s best beaches from Iconic shores to Hidden gems.
Discover the world’s best beaches from Iconic shores to Hidden gems. There's something magical about discovering a beautiful beach, whether it's a famous shore you've always dreamed of visiting or a hidden gem that takes you by surprise. Each beach has its own unique vibe, and the world is full of stunning spots where you can soak up the sun, dive into crystal clear waters, or simply unwind. Her
12 Nov 2024 5 min read
Grenada known as "The spice island"
Known as the ‘Spice Isle’ or ‘Spice of the Caribbean’ for its piquant cuisine and spice and herb production, Grenada is also famous for its world-class diving, with bright reefs, thrilling drifts, and dramatic shipwrecks all in ample supply, plus an underwater sculpture park that provides a home to prolific marine ecosystems. Hikers love Grand Etang National Park with its towering mahogany trees
10 Oct 2024 5 min read
Take a culinary tour of Italy
The Italians’ love affair with food makes it worth visiting for the cuisine alone. This country is famous for so many dishes and treats, from pizza and pasta to gelato, from seafood including octopus, sea urchin and clams to cheeses – among the best known of which are mozzarella, gorgonzola, parmesan, ricotta and mascarpone. And then of course there’s the wine… The following tours immerse you in
15 Jul 2023 5 min read
Top trending destinations for 2024
If, like me, you’re already thinking about where to go in 2024 and wondering what adventures next year will bring, let yourself be inspired by my list of the top trending destinations. It may feel some way off, but there are so many benefits to booking a holiday early including cheaper flights, low deposits and grabbing those all-important early booking offers! Thailand - From the spectacular bea
13 Jul 2023 5 min read
Malta and Gozo
Staggeringly beautiful and one of my favourite destinations. The tiny Mediterranean islands of Malta and Gozo are so much more than a beach destination, with Roman ruins, medieval castles, walled cities and atmospheric forts dotted all around, and rugged landscapes giving lots of scope for outdoors activities, including boat trips, diving, hiking, mountain-biking and horse- riding. This is also
26 Apr 2023 5 min read
Portuguese Cities
Portugal is among one of my top recommendations in Europe, whether you’re looking for a couple’s break, a family holiday, a foodie experience, a cultural escape, or a beach getaway. And while it’s perhaps best known for the many Blue Flag beaches of its sun-drenched Algarve region, I also think it’s the perfect spot for a city break, in the following fantastic destinations. Porto I rate this no
27 Mar 2023 5 min read
Beautiful Barbados
Brightly coloured rum shops, carefree calypso rhythms and fragrant Bajan cuisine – sunny Barbados is every bit luxurious with a deliciously eclectic flavour. Revered for its polished resorts, coral sand beaches and silky sweet rum, this welcoming island in the Caribbean archipelago may be small in size, it only takes an hour to drive from north to south, yet it’s undoubtedly large in character.
16 Jan 2023 5 min read
The best destinations to visit by rail
Many of us are striving to be more eco-conscious travellers these days, including reducing our carbon emissions, and one of the ways of doing this is by using rail travel where possible. With that in mind I have picked out some of my favourite European journeys made possible by train travel. London to Marseille: about 7.5 hours 0.292 tonnes CO2e saved Take the Eurostar to Paris, change stations
13 Oct 2022 5 min read
The Travel APP you Can't afford to be without
The ‘myTC app’ is a must for every traveller! Travel Counsellors offers our customers an app, called ‘myTC app’. This app can be used for holidaymakers as well as business travellers. The ‘myTC app’ has only received raving reviews from our users and we have received a whopping 4.2 out 5 for reviews on Apple. This app is unique and a fantastic addition to my personal approach as your Travel Counse
12 Oct 2022 5 min read
TravelBlog- Iceland
With natural wonders round every corner, it's easy to see why Iceland is constantly growing in popularity. The famous Golden Circle makes Iceland the destination of a lifetime where you can experience the top three sights on every Iceland visitor's list: waterfalls, volcanoes, black-sand beaches and of course, the potential for the Northern Lights. The capital Reykjavik, the most northerly capit
04 Oct 2022 5 min read
My visit to the beautiful island of Capri
Capri is a beautiful, small, upmarket Italian island of great natural beauty in the Tyrrhenian Sea. Situated off the coast of Naples, Capri is rich in history and the island has become one of the main tourist attractions in Italy. You can reach this island from Sorrento or Positano which takes around 40 minutes and one hour 20 minutes from Naples by ferry or private boat. We visited Capri on a day
13 Apr 2022 5 min read
Bermuda Continued .....
Get Active! There are plenty of exhilarating ways to get active on your Bermuda holiday. Golf is one of the most popular sports with locals and visitors on holidays to Bermuda. In just over 21 square miles, there are six very different and testing courses to experience. Practically every activity you could imagine is on offer somewhere here! Choose from scuba diving, snorkelling, kite surfing, bik
12 Mar 2022 5 min read
Beautiful Bermuda
Direct flights to Bermuda are available from London, with an average flight time of six and a half hours, with connecting Bermuda flights taking off from other UK airports. Bermuda is one quick getaway that feels worlds away. Tranquil and prosperous, this island nation of pastel houses and manicured gardens also displays a deep British heritage with crisp colonial architecture. Bermuda has a comfo
12 Mar 2022 5 min read
Positano - Home from Home
Italy has long been a dream destination for so many, the art, history, endless sights, and incredible food and drink make Italy the most favoured destination of millions of travellers each and every year. With that in mind what a better place to start my regular travel blogs but Positano and the beautiful Amalfi coast, a place close to my heart which I try to visit every year! “Positano bites de
16 Feb 2022 5 min read
Stunning Santorini
Yassas! And welcome to my blog on Santorini :- Despite a total area of only 70km. Santorini is diverse and has much to offer holidaymakers. From Oia in the north to the lighthouse on the headland of Akrotiri you drive just 27km along the caldera edge. The islands capital of Fira lies just 10 to 15km from the island’s main resorts Karamri and Perissa. Santorini is very easy to travel around, t
16 Feb 2022 5 min read
My thoughts on Madeira
My thoughts and love for Madeira make it one of the wonders of the world for me, one tiny Island that rises 6,000 metres from the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean it has given life and soul to the habitat of its indigenous people. It is an island of Levada walks all over the island, that follows the irrigation water routes built by hand hundreds of years ago to get the precious water from the mounta
16 Feb 2022 5 min read
My top travel tips for Venice
My top travel tips for Venice. When visiting the famous Doge’s Palace in St Mark’s Square, leave your visit until much later in the afternoon to avoid the queues – we went at 454pm, walked straight inside, managed to see everything we wanted to. Take a Gondola ride - The Gondola is an identification mark of the city. These appear on all commercial promotion of the city’s tourism and hence can see
16 Feb 2022 5 min read
Venice
Luring in lovers, artists, poets and traders for centuries, Venice simply inspires as it transports you into another world. Enjoy the delights that this historic and world-famous city has to offer by taking a walking tour on foot, see the real Venice by getting away from the tourist hot spots, purchase a Vaporetto pass and sail up and down the Grand canal, hop on and off wherever and whenever you
16 Feb 2022 5 min read
Prague and Cesky Krumlov
More than 30 years after the velvet revolution drew back the curtain on this intoxicating maze of winding cobblestone alleyways, the city of a hundred spires thrills visitors with dramatic Gothic architecture, down to earth pubs, fin de siècle cafes, cutting edge art and a majestic castle (the world’s largest ancient castle according to the “Guinness book of records, looms over the Czech capital.
15 Feb 2022 5 min read
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Discover the world with me
A weekend in Iceland
Escape for a weekend in Iceland and immerse yourself in its natural wonders! ?
23 Aug 2024
5 Reasons to book with me
01785 750035 Email your enquiry to : - debbie.haywardbird@travelcounsellors.com
23 Aug 2024
Safari at its finest
Interior expert @lovetearsandteepees has enjoyed an adventure of a lifetime exploring the plains of Kenya in Africa.
21 Mar 2024
Visit Grenada the spice island
Whether you want to see all the island has to offer or just relax on the sandy beaches, I can create a holiday tailored just to you.
29 Jul 2023
Galapagos Crusie
Is a Galapagos Island hopping adventure on your dream wish list? Then look no further, I can arrange this for you.
23 Feb 2023
Visit the beautiful Seychelles
Contact me for advice, prices and availability for the Seyychelles on 01785 750035 or email : debbie.haywardbird@travelcounsellors.com
13 Oct 2022
Book your Wedding or Honeymoon with confidence
There's a whole world of Wedding & Honeymoon destinations to discover. And as your Travel Counsellor, I can introduce you to them all.
04 Oct 2022
Sani Resorts
Sani Resort’s largest hotel looks out upon the azure waters of Cape Sani from its beachfront location, surrounded by 7km white-sand beaches.
16 Feb 2022
Ikos Resorts
Award-winning Ikos Resorts are reinventing the luxury all-inclusive beach holiday across the Mediterranean.
16 Feb 2022
Book with confidence
It's so important to feel safe and confident when it comes to making your travel plans and it's really important to me too !
16 Feb 2022
Beyond the Horizon
You will always have the support of a real person, be it face-to -face, by video, phone or email - whenever you need me.
24 May 2021
Luxury Travel
Whether you are looking to book a private villa, a private boat or a private jet! At Travel Counsellors no travel is beyond our limits.
24 May 2021
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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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