Debbie Watson

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Houghton Le Spring

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My name is Debbie Watson and I am based in the North East of England. I live with my husband Paul, daughter Hannah and my miniature schnauzer Hugo. With over 35 years working in the travel industry, its my ultimate passion to travel. My career has enabled me to book holidays to destination all over the world, in addition my love of cruise and becoming a Cruise Specialist having been on over 45 ships. I've been lucky enough to travel worldwide and gain the knowledge and expertise that allows me to be your personal travel advisor and make your holiday planning as seamless as possible, at the same time giving you the best personal one on one service to create an amazing adventure which will be stress free.

I want to make every element of your holiday bespoke to you and I’ll be here to support you every step of the way from start to finish. I can arrange your cruise, beach holidays, family breaks worldwide, and ski holidays, honeymoons and special occasions. I’ve travelled to many destinations and also had the privilege to sail on many cruise ships. I can also arrange bespoke tailor made itineraries plus all your travel needs to complete the perfect trip. You will have the confidence and security of booking with me knowing everything is taken care of with 100% financial protection and support day and night with our 24/7 duty office.

Travel counsellors are an award winning leading franchise and pride ourselves on our highly personal service, which I'm excited to be part of. This is shown in our 5 star trust pilot reviews. I’m here to take the stress out of planning your holiday and share my knowledge of destinations which I can’t wait to share with you. Ultimately my time will be spent making holiday plans perfect for you. Remember, this is all about you and your holiday.

Let me make amazing memories for you now.
I look forward to hearing from you._

"TO TRAVEL IS TO LIVE" - Hans Christian Andersen.


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An oasis within a ship

An oasis within a ship

The MSC Yacht Club is an exclusive luxury enclave offering 24/7 butler service, private dining, a dedicated sundeck/pool, and all-inclusive amenities, providing a refined, upscale experience with full access to the entertainment and facilities of a large, modern cruise ship if needed.

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Alhambra palace is a must

Alhambra palace is a must

Granada is an enchanting Andalusian city renowned for the breathtaking Moorish palace of the Alhambra

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Alicante City break

Alicante City break

Why not experience the gorgeous city of Alicante in Spain and combine with a beach stay

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Ultra Luxury Cruising

Ultra Luxury Cruising

A little insight into ultimate luxury cruising with Regent Seven Seas

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Algarve Luxury Escape

Algarve Luxury Escape

I’ve just returned from a few blissful days at the most amazing hotel — and I can honestly say, it exceeded every expectation. From the moment I arrived, it was clear that every detail had been thoughtfully taken care of. The staff were incredible, remembering not just my name but also my favourite drink and breakfast order. That personal touch made the whole experience feel warm and genuine. I st

05 Nov 2025 5   min read

Danube River Cruise

Danube River Cruise

I was extremely fortunate experience the Danube river cruise on the fabulous Avalon Impression with 7 other travel counsellors, was a new experience for me but a a one I would repeat, loved it ! Whilst slow travel is perfect for those already retired & perhaps already appreciating a slower pace of life, it’s not an exclusive to any age bracket, there was great mix of ages from about 35 years and a

05 Dec 2024 5   min read

Luxury Adults Only Premium All Inclusive Rhodes

Luxury Adults Only Premium All Inclusive Rhodes

We stayed at the Mayia Exclusive resort in Kiotari on the beautiful island of Rhodes. WOW. Our stay at the Mayia Exclusive Resort & Spa in Kiotari, Rhodes, offers a luxurious adult-only experience on Greece’s southeast coast. The private beach with Balinese beds were so relaxing, food was also available at the beach clubhouse where staff manned this all day, There were 3 heated pools with pool s

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What my customers say

Debbie was so helpful and patient, I couldn’t make my mind up where I wanted to go and she was supportive and really made my decision easy to make, thank you Debbie

Lynne Willey

Houghton le Spring

This was my first booking with Debbie at Travel Counsellors, and it certainly will not be my last. From the outset, Debbie provided excellent support throughout the entire booking process, clearly explaining all available options and ensuring every detail was carefully considered. As our holiday included a cruise, Debbie continued to assist well beyond the initial booking, proactively reminding us when it was time to arrange excursions, restaurant reservations and other key elements. She also ensured we were fully informed of all visa requirements, meaning nothing was overlooked. Debbie checked us in for both our outbound and return flights, removing the need to worry about accessing Wi-Fi or managing this ourselves while away. All transfers and pre-stay hotel arrangements were organised seamlessly, and it was extremely reassuring to know that, should any issues have arisen, I could contact Debbie directly to resolve them. Having experienced travel disruptions in the past, this level of support provided genuine peace of mind. The pre-stay hotel Debbie selected was excellent, and the thoughtful welcome gesture of fruit and a personal message on arrival was a lovely touch. The cruise itself was fantastic, and Debbie did an outstanding job of coordinating the entire trip and taking all the stress out of the process. Thank you for such a professional and attentive service

Ros D

Hartlepool

Debbie is very thorough and responds quickly. The full service including flights,transfers,hotels always runs smoothly

Tim B

Hartlepool

Debbie is a brilliant travel advisor, she is very friendly and helpful and would definitely recommend her to my friends and family.

Lisa F

Sunderland

Debbie has been really helpful throughout, and she is also very knowledgeable. She replies to queries very quickly and is great at explaining all the finer detail. I would highly recommend Debbie!

Ros D

Billingham

Debbie has been brilliant, helping us sort our holidays. Nothing has been too much trouble and it's taken the stress out of everything, knowing that she's there for us 24/7. We've just booked our third holiday with her and I'm sure there will be many more.

W Hackles

Houghton Le Spring

Our travel counselor Debbie, was exceptional attentive to every detail of our vacation. From initial planning to execution and our personal travel. She accompanied us on every leg. Making sure we had everything required and our every need, including refreshment arranging thought of in airports. Debbie thought of more than just travel she asked about plans at airports and made sure we had considered all aspects of the holiday. It was especially thoughtful when on our arrival she had left a personal note in our room, letting us know she was there no matter when or what. Our holiday in the Maldives was a special occasion and it was exceptionally special as the resort and food and ambience were top class. I’ve been to the Burg Al Arab so I’ve a bit experience. This is a different scene but as stunning. The Maldives visit was like going to a different planet, it’s beautiful to see and experience. Having done a lot of my own holiday organizing in the past, it is beyond comprehension how amazing it was to have Debbie arrange so much for us. I have recommended her to friends and family and hope they take the opportunity to seek her services. She has become a valued asset and friend during our recent vacation. Many thanks and applause to her specifically.

Tracy Taylor

Sunderland

Really excellent all round service. Booked a cruise gave us tips on how to save and get the best value on board which was really valuable to us. Also no pressure to book caught up with us a couple of times but left us to make our own informed decision which we liked.

Eamonn Kavanagh

Seaham

Debbie was such a great help, so patient with the many aspects of our holiday requirements. We would definitely recommend Debbie.

Gill Howarth

Knutsford

We have just returned from a two week holiday in the Maldives which Debbie Watson Travel organised from start to finish. We knew the Island we wanted to stay so Debbie arranged the whole trip including all transfers to perfection. (3 flights , speedboat and bus) We arrived to fruit and wine in our room. Our guest relations Nipon informed us that our Agent had been in touch and he was there to help in anyway. We even had late room check out and later departure ?? from the Island . When I say everything was organised by Debbie Watson, I certainly mean it every detail was covered. We will certainly be using her again in the future. Thanks Debbie for all your help wouldn’t have done it without you

Angela Barnfather

Houghton Le Spring

Great travel counsellor, very patient , finds the perfect holiday and price

Angela Nicol

Chester Le Street

Nothing is too much trouble with Debbie . She looks at the best options .

Angela Barnfather

Houghton Le Spring

Debbie was so helpful and friendly l, she gave great advice and offered lots of options to help us find exactly what we wanted for our holiday.

Claire G

Chester Le Street

As our amazing trip to Vegas has come to an end, massive shout out to Debbie Watson who arrange this all. Fantastic personal service from Debbie. Send her a message for your next holiday.

Sara .

South Shields

Debbie was extremely helpful in booking our first cruise. We sat and had a coffee and chat first to get an idea of what I was after explaining in detail some additional information to make our cruise more enjoyable. Better still we got a great deal thanks to her knowledge and experience.

Lisa Owen

Chester Le Street

Debbie has been amazing with helping with 2 holidays so far. Nothing is too much trouble and she listens to every question asked and does everything to make sure things are just right for us. We love the fact that there's someone there for us 24/7, putting us at our ease and taking the stress off booking holidays. We definitely wouldn't go anywhere else when it comes to booking our holidays abroad.

Wendy .

Houghton Le Spring

Nothing is too much for Debbie. I felt she was so approachable and helpful, was quick back with the quote and no pressure selling at all. Would not hesitate to recommend Debbie. She is so helpful and thorough and competitive.

Lynn .

Sunderland

Debbie has been very helpful and found amazing holidays for fantastic prices. Very quick to respond

Angela Nicol

Chester Le Street

Debbie took into consideration what we wanted from a holiday and delivered in a timely manner. Very friendly and professional.

Anne Briggs

Houghton Le Spring

Debbie gives a great personal service and listens to your needs delivering excellent advice.

Ian .

Birtley

Debbie was incredibly helpful and really patient too! Would 100% recommend her service to others, actually I have already and I will definitely be a returning customer too!

Bethany Watkins

Newcastle

Debbie made booking a holiday hassle free, she listened to our requirements and provided a good selection of hotels/resorts to choose from, her wealth of knowledge is outstanding.

Melanie Winship

Cheltenham

Debbie has been fantastic. She's answered every question and is extremely helpful. It's great knowing that she will be there from the very beginning of our holiday, to the very end. We will definitely be contacting her again for future holidays :-)

Wendy Hackles

Houghton Le Spring

Extremely pleasant experience, Debbie showed great confidence and versatility throughout the whole process of achieving everything we were looking for in our ideal holiday.

Ernest Haynes

South Shields

Debbie listened to what we were looking for, took the time to show us different options, happy to make changes and helped us find the holiday of a lifetime for a great price. Would highly recommend

D D

Houghton Le Spring

Debbie was extremely helpful and friendly, she went above and beyond to find the cruise we wanted, I will definitely be booking future holidays with Debbie thanks for everything

Pamela Henderson

Newcastle

Brilliant personalised friendly and responsive service. No pressure either. Excellent service received.

Jenni Stockwell

Yarm

Speedy, professional and caring service. Debbie seemed extremely knowledgeable and gave me good advice. Would definitely use and recommend Debbie.

Beverly O'neil

Great Lumley

Debbie is very friendly, professional and very knowledgeable. Nothing is an issue. No enquiry to small. Definitely will book all holidays in the future with Debbie.

Katherine Holman

Houghton Le Spring

Debbie can't do enough for you. She is always available to answer questions and put your mind at ease. She has picked an excellent cruise suitable for both me and my son. I would happily book through Debbie again

Rebecca Haynes

South Sheilds

Nothing is too much for Debbie. I felt she was so approachable and helpful, was quick back with the quote and no pressure selling at all.

Lynn Manley

Sunderland

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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.

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