Donna Puffett
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Rayleigh
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Working from my office at home, without the distractions of the high street and noisy call centres, I am able to offer exceptional customer service to ensure each and every trip meets and exceeds your expectations.
With Travel Counsellors I can offer a one-to-one travel service, using my experience of 24 years, combined with a unique system which no other travel agency or tour operator has access too. This enables me to book flights, accommodation and transfers separately which more often than not beats standard tour operator packages.
I am passionate about everything 'travel' and even if I haven't been there myself I still love to investigate the details on somewhere new.
I have travelled to California, Florida, Alaska, Las Vegas, Colorado, New England, Caribbean, Cuba, Canada, South Africa,Indian Ocean, India, Morocco, Dubai, Egypt, Israel, Greek and Canary Islands, and most European countries. This includes cruising, touring, city-breaks and experiencing some wonderful fully inclusive resorts!
I have attended the Walt Disney ‘Stars Programme’ in Florida and Paris gaining first-hand knowledge on what Disney can offer. I am an Australian specialist so I can plan itineraries and advise visiting the "top end" of Australia. I took part in the Dubai Expert programme staying in Dubai for four days, carrying out over 10 hotel inspections and visiting the attractions of this vibrant and growing city.
I have visited Jersey, a wonderful unspoilt island very close to home. Fantastic for gourmet food lovers, especially seafood! I have extensive knowledge of some of the most inspired operators, be it Sandals, Virgin or Cunard to name just a few.
I can arrange every aspect of your travel needs from weddings, group and special interest tours, car hire, package deals, tailor-made, flights only, cruise and long-haul.
My aim is to build long-term partnerships with all my clients based on trust, honesty and friendship.
The Travel Counsellors concept provides a friendly and hassle free way of making your travel arrangements from the comfort of your own home or office. Everything that is booked with me is 100% financially protected by our Travel Counsellors Financial Trust.
My experience is there for you. Allow me to take the legwork out of surfing the net, or waiting to be seen in a travel agency! I look forward to hearing from you and hope to turn your dream holiday into reality.
If you would like any further information, or an informal chat about your travel plans, now, or at any time, please contact me by phone or email.
Thank you.
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Romanian Jewel
In October I experienced the inaugural short flight of two hours, 15 minutes from Stansted to Oradea, Romania. Our transfer took 15 minutes to Bali Felix staying in the new President Spa Hotel. This hotel is part of a group of hotels on the same resort built on a thermal plain. The temperature of the thermal water is 37-38C and this is used in all the 17 pools within the complex. Adjacent to t
12 Dec 2017 5 min read
The Smiling Coast
On my recent trip to the Gambia our group met at Gatwick for our six hour flight with Monarch airlines. We arrived at Banjul to a welcome blast of African heat! Our home for the next five days was the 5* Kairaba Hotel. My terrace room was very spacious, overlooking the landscaped gardens. I instantly felt relaxed and was taken back with how friendly everyone was. Every morning the resident peac
08 Jan 2013 5 min read
Colourful Colorado
Colorado, a state of contrasts. After a comfortable flight with American Airlines via Dallas I arrived in Denver, the “mile high” city. With a short transfer time of 30 minutes you reach Downtown. Our overnight stay was in the historic Brown Palace Hotel. The rooms were spacious and included unique period features. The location was ideal as it was only a brief walk to the city centre but as
19 Jun 2012 5 min read
Turkey captivating Kalkan
On a short visit to Turkey we flew from Gatwick on Easyjet to Dalaman, a quick 3.5 hour flight. Visas are obtained on entry so don't forget your £10 note! It was my first visit to a Turkish resort. Our transfer was by minibus and took an hour and forty five minutes. During the journey we passed through green valleys, mountains and acres of greenhouses filled with ripening tomatoes - very scenic
23 May 2011 5 min read
Scenic Jamaica
This was a fantastic short visit to Jamaica which definitely exceeded my expectations of the island. I travelled on the re-instated flight with British Airways on the Montego Bay service which has resumed after a sense year absence. On my first day I climbed Dunn's River Falls at Ocho Rios, which was a exhilarating experience - all 600ft! The guide was very sure footed and I highly recommend
30 Nov 2009 5 min read
Queen Victoria Cunard & Norwegian Fjords
Experiencing my first cruise on Cunard as we left Southampton with the sounds of the ship's band playing and accompanied by many small boats escorting us from the port, I felt quite emotional. I was very impressed with the layout of the ship, she is very grand. I've never seen so many Grand Pianos in one place! There were also plenty of bars (12in total) and three main restaurants. The journey
11 Sept 2008 5 min read
Sharm El Sheikh & Taba Heights
I experienced a multi centre stay in Egypt. Spending 3 nights at The Grand Rotana,1 night at The Hilton, Coral Bay and 3 nights at the Hyatt Regency, Taba Heights. I travelled along with 15 other Travel Agents, including a fellow Travel Counsellor. We flew out from Gatwick with Monarch Airways. I would recommend upgrading to premium class as the seat pitch was considerably more comfortable and
02 Jun 2008 5 min read
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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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