Eileen Saunders
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Chelmsford
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I'm Eileen Saunders and I have 30 years' experience in the travel industry.
I joined Travel Counsellors in 1999, tired of working in a High Street travel agency where it became impossible to offer the independent advice and quality of service that my clients deserved.
Working for Travel Counsellors, I am now able to use my wealth of experience, expertise and destination knowledge, to provide a more personal and professional service to all my clients, together with the highest level of customer care.
I have travelled extensively throughout the world, so I am able to provide first-hand knowledge of many destinations.
I specialise in long-haul travel and tailor-made itineraries but can book any destination or style of holiday of your choosing, at the most competitive prices.
All of my clients have the reassurance that I personally take care of their holiday and for their convenience they can also contact me in the evenings and at weekends
If you value personal service and like the idea of me arranging your next holiday, I'd love to hear from you.
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Cruising the Indian Ocean
I escaped to the sunshine over Christmas and had an enjoyable two weeks on board Fred Olsen’s ship “Boudicca” sailing the Indian Ocean. The cruise set sail from Port Louis in Mauritius and stopped at the islands of Mahe and Praslin in the Seychelles, Zanzibar, Mayotte (Comoros islands) and finally Reunion Island before returning back to Port Louis. I’ve never been to the Indian Ocean before
04 Mar 2018 5 min read
Magnificent New Zealand
New Zealand exceeded all my expectations with its spectacular scenery, vibrant cities and unique culture. I made my first visit in 2014 and due to limited time, I restricted my visit to the South Island. Driving around the island was so easy and with little traffic on the roads it was a really enjoyable experience. Every turn in the road produced yet another magnificent view and I lost track of
30 Mar 2016 5 min read
Jordan Tour
I’ve recently returned from an excellent familiarisation trip to Jordan, organised by the Jordan Tourism Board. When I first mentioned where I was going, most people responded the same way: “Isn’t Jordan near Syria? Is it safe?” It was not altogether surprising that people raised concerns about safety issues as Jordan actually borders Syria and Amman is only about 100 miles from Damascus. H
08 Oct 2013 5 min read
Caribbean Cruise & Stay
Desperately needing to escape the miserable British weather I booked a seven night Caribbean cruise on the Seabourn Spirit together with five nights in Antigua. We flew to Barbados and the night before our ship sailed we enjoyed an overnight stay at the Ocean2 Hotel which is a very attractive all-suite beachfront hotel situated on the South Coast and one that I would have no hesitation in reco
17 Apr 2013 5 min read
Sailing around the Greek Islands
I spent a very enjoyable week sailing around the Greek Islands aboard the Star Clipper. I flew with BA to Athens and stayed at the Royal Olympic hotel overnight before embarking on the cruise the following day. This hotel is a great choice for those wanting a good quality hotel in a central location, close to the main sights. It has an attractive outdoor swimming pool - always welcome in a city
27 Jan 2013 5 min read
LUXURY IN GRENADA
This trip organised by the Grenada Tourist Board gave us the opportunity to experience the very best the island has to offer and focused on the luxury side of this beautiful destination. We stayed at three very different properties, La Source, Mount Cinnamon and Spice Island Hotel. The WOW factor kicked in the moment we set foot on the island. Seeing a stretched limousine pull up outside the a
09 Jan 2012 5 min read
Egyptian Getaway
I had my holiday booked in early December and with Gatwick shutting down a few days before we were due to leave because of the severe weather conditions, the prospects of getting away didn't look good. I was desperate to jet off to some much needed sunshine and we felt really lucky when the airport reopened the day before we were due to leave. We flew down to Aswan, taking advantage of the new
25 May 2011 5 min read
SHORT BREAK IN VIENNA
In early September, I spent three days in Vienna and had a great time. It proved to be a good time of year to visit as we had perfect sightseeing weather and it wasn't crowded. Vienna was once the seat of the Habsburg Empire and still retains an imperial elegance and old world charm but it is also a modern vibrant city with great choice of shops and entertainment. We stayed at the Interco
22 Oct 2010 5 min read
DUBAI EXPERIENCE
MAY 2010 I hardly know where to start telling you about my educational trip to Dubai as we did so much in the course of the week. We stayed at three very different hotels, Atlantis the Palm, the Meydan and the One and Only Royal Mirage, Arabian Court, all of which were excellent. The Atlantis hotel totally lived up to its hype with great facilities on offer and high standards througho
04 Oct 2010 5 min read
Portraits of Southern France River Cruise
I've recently returned from a wonderful holiday in France. I decided to try a river cruise, something that I'd never considered before but as I was going away in August, it seemed like a good way to see a lot of different places and to avoid the crowds at the same time. To be honest I was a little unsure if a river cruise would be to my liking. I was concerned that I may feel a little claustr
31 Aug 2010 5 min read
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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.
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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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