Emma Savage

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Australia
Africa
Indian Ocean
Caribbean
Indonesia
South East Asia
Greece

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Peterborough

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I am an award winning, experienced travel professional and offer a wide range of fully financially protected, quality holidays.

You're in safe hands with me; I've been in travel more than 20 years and a Travel Counsellor for 14 years. I've organised lots of dream holidays, honeymoons and bucket list trips and have lots of experience and knowledge to call on.

Do you find researching and booking holidays stressful? Do you worry about getting hold of someone who can help you if things don't go to plan? My customers have my personal mobile number and can call me at any time. I pride myself on offering a very personal service and you're never on your own when you've booked with me. I have been available to guide and support my customers throughout strikes, flight cancellations and itinerary changes; my professionalism and experience reassures my customers and I stay up to date on all the changing rules and regulations, passing on relevant information so my customers don't have to worry about a thing.

I am fortunate to have travelled all over the world; some of my favourite places include California, Greece and The Whitsundays in Australia. I love the Caribbean for the laid back pace of life and I’m lucky that I’ve visited many of these beautiful islands, most recently St Lucia.

I've visited Canada, exploring Ontario including Niagara Falls, Toronto, Ottawa and the Muskoka Region. I love the USA, and road trips here are a speciality of mine. In Malaysia I explored Kuala Lumpur and Borneo and in Thailand I stayed in Bangkok, Phuket, Krabi and also the wonderful Elephant Hills (look it up, it is one for the bucket list!). In 2024 I was in Vietnam and explored the north and south in depth. Closer to home I have spent time in Sorrento, Cyprus and Dubrovnik as well as many Greek islands and am an expert in this area, having visited Kos, Rhodes, Crete, Corfu, Zante and pretty little Paxos. My most recent trip was the Maldives - true paradise!

If you're planning a trip to any of these places, I've got the up to date inside track on the places to stay and things to see while you are there.

If you are local to Stamford, you might like to know that I'm the travel columnist for the Stamford Mercury, look out for my monthly column! I'm also on Facebook and most active on Twitter - please look me up @TCEmmaSavage

I look forward to helping you with your travel plans soon.

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Magical Maldives

Magical Maldives

I’ve recently been to paradise, also known as LUX South Ari Atoll, Maldives. It was my first time to the Maldives, and I think the bar has been well and truly set high! The Maldives is known for being a dream destination, however, when you are thinking about a trip to the Maldives there’s quite a lot to consider before you make plans. Firstly, it’s just over a 10 hour flight; some people prefer

23 Jun 2025 5   min read

Summer Holiday in Kos

Summer Holiday in Kos

Kos is a fantastic place for a summer holiday, and it is a very pretty island. Long and thin, it is only 2km wide at is narrowest point! Kos is only just over 3 hours flight time from the UK, so not too far if you are travelling with children. I stayed at the all-inclusive Gaia Palace hotel in Mastichiari. A short transfer of 20 minutes from the airport was perfect for us and before long we were

13 Aug 2019 5   min read

Authentic Croatia & historic Dubrovnik

Authentic Croatia & historic Dubrovnik

I recently visited Croatia, staying on the Dubrovnik Riviera in a pretty little resort called Cavtat. I was looking for somewhere authentic, unspoilt and yet close to the historic city of Dubrovnik, which I wanted to explore. Cavtat did not disappoint, in fact it exceeded my expectations. It is a harbour town, with little restaurants dotted along the harbour front overlooking the crystal clear

30 Apr 2019 5   min read

Fantastic fun at Disneyland

Fantastic fun at Disneyland

I travelled on the Eurostar from London direct to Marne le Vallee, which is at the Disneyland Resort. I recommend allowing at least 1.5 hours for check-in as the queues at London were very long. The journey itself was really comfortable and the two-hour journey went fast; before we knew it we were at Disneyland! We were staying at the Disneyland Hotel which is Disney's 5* flagship hotel, situa

05 Mar 2019 5   min read

Family fun in Menorca

Family fun in Menorca

Menorca is a fantastic choice for a family holiday; it is a short 2.5-hour flight from the UK and the flight times tend to be at civilized hours, perfect when you are travelling with children. The transfer times in resort aren't too long either - I stayed in Cala'n Bosch which is one of the resorts furthest from the airport and the transfer duration was 45 minutes. We checked into the Zafiro Ho

24 Jul 2018 5   min read

Sorrento & Amalfi Coast

Sorrento & Amalfi Coast

Sorrento is a beautiful place to spend some time; known for its lemons and oranges, they are everywhere to see. Visiting in springtime is a great idea as all the blossom is on the trees and the weather is perfect for a warm Mediterranean break, without the crowds of the summer months. Sorrento is easy to get around and quite compact, so it is well suited to those who are only here for a few d

17 Apr 2018 5   min read

Short Winter Break

Short Winter Break

My family and I enjoyed a great short break to Devon in February. I booked a cottage for a three-night escape in a small village called Langtree, near Torrington. It was ideally located for exploring north Devon (an area I hadn't explored up to now). The cottage had two bedrooms and was really well set up - they even provided milk, tea/coffee and a bottle of wine on arrival! The cottage was cos

23 Feb 2018 5   min read

Kuala Lumpur & Borneo

Kuala Lumpur & Borneo

I spent a fantastic week exploring Kuala Lumpur and Borneo recently, here is what I got up to... Turkish Airlines flew us out from Manchester via Istanbul. The first thing which struck me was the excellent service from the cabin crew. The economy cabin was comfortable and the entertainment onboard was really good - lots of blockbuster movies, and a wide choice of television and music channels.

26 Oct 2017 5   min read

Palm Springs, Santa Barbara & Newport Beach

Palm Springs, Santa Barbara & Newport Beach

I was lucky enough to be invited over to California by the tourist board & Air New Zealand, here's how I got on! Flying out in business class with Air New Zealand was a fabulous way to start the trip. The seats were very comfortable and converted at the click of a switch into a flat bed. The entertainment on board was wide ranging and enjoyable and I was impressed with the food offering. I was

22 May 2017 5   min read

Thailand with a twist

Thailand with a twist

I’ve just got back from the most amazing adventure! I flew to Thailand with Thai Airways on their A380 which was a lovely experience; the service and food was excellent. It is an 11 hour flight to Bangkok, but the time passed quickly thanks to good inflight entertainment and a good book! I was due to stay in several places on my trip and I was really looking forward to it. My first stay was at

17 Dec 2016 5   min read

Bergen & Norwegian Fjords Cruise

Bergen & Norwegian Fjords Cruise

Norway has always been on my 'must see' list and I finally got there! I flew with Norwegian Airlines from Gatwick and was very impressed with the efficiency and comfort of the flight. Norwegian is a low cost airline but I had a baggage allowance of 20kg and was able to buy food and drink on board. The flight was on time and took 1hour 45 minutes to reach Bergen. Bergen is a beautiful city.

07 Apr 2016 5   min read

Bergen & Norwegian Fjords Cruise

Bergen & Norwegian Fjords Cruise

Norway has always been on my 'must see' list and I finally got there! I flew with Norwegian Airlines from Gatwick and was very impressed with the efficiency and comfort of the flight. Norwegian is a low cost airline but I had a baggage allowance of 20kg and was able to buy food and drink on board. The flight was on time and took 1hour 45 minutes to reach Bergen. Bergen is a beautiful city.

07 Apr 2016 5   min read

City break in Munich

City break in Munich

I've just come back from Munich, the capital of Bavaria and I had such a fantastic time! I flew there with Lufthansa from Heathrow - I hadn't flown with them before and I was really impressed. Never before has a plane I've been on taken off EARLY from an airport, but with trademark German efficiency, we did! Upon landing in Munich's terminal 2, it was a really easy two minute walk to the tube s

08 Apr 2013 5   min read

My tour around Cyprus

My tour around Cyprus

I was lucky enough to spend a week exploring Cyprus during March and what a beautiful island it is! The Cyprus Tourist Board showed me around and I visited Larnaca, Ayia Napa, Protaras, Limassol, Paphos and the Troodos Mountains. Here is a summary of my adventure. Cyprus is just under five hours flying time from London and I flew with Aegean from Heathrow, although there are lots of regional ai

08 Apr 2013 5   min read

Lake Tahoe, California

Lake Tahoe, California

Lake Tahoe is situated in a beautiful, mountainous part of California, and is best known for being a premiere ski destination but it can also be a perfect choice for a spring or summer break too. Its closest airport is Reno and the lake is located around an hour from there. It's an easy drive with scenery which will take your breath away. For me, one of the most spectacular things I discovered is

01 Jan 2013 5   min read

Beautiful Bermuda

Beautiful Bermuda

Stylish, desirable, exclusive, world-class golf...these are all words which spring to mind when describing the island of Bermuda. It's also a tiny island measuring only 21 miles long, lying all on its own in the middle of the ocean. It is one very desirable destination and I was fortunate enough to spend a few days there being shown around by the Bermuda Tourism Board. I learnt so many fascinat

21 Dec 2012 5   min read

Mammoth Lakes, California

Mammoth Lakes, California

Mammoth by name and mammoth by nature. This spectacular resort is very popular with skiers and it's easy to see why. Situated at an elevation of 8,000ft, Mammoth is a monster of a resort - one of the biggest in North America - and offers skiing for an incredibly long season which begins in November and runs through to June, offering the most consistent snowfall in California. This vast resort has

22 Oct 2012 5   min read

Ottowa - Canada's capital city

Ottowa - Canada's capital city

Ottowa is a great city and is very safe with a low key atmosphere, unlike other capital cities such as London and Paris. Whilst it is the capital city of Canada, it is smaller than Toronto and has a very relaxed feel to it. It's the perfect short break destination for those who enjoy the outdoors lifestyle, as biking, hiking and green spaces are very much in evidence here. It's also a great pla

14 Jun 2012 5   min read

Toronto, Niagra Falls & Niagra on the Lake

Toronto, Niagra Falls & Niagra on the Lake

Toronto is Canada's largest city and is a fabulous holiday destination. It's home to some iconic attractions and rivals New York for the sheer amount of shopping on offer. There are three main 'areas' to the city - Yorkville (home to the trendy boutiques and shops), Dundas Square area (the shopping and entertainment district including the famous Eaton Centre) and the Harbourfront from where y

04 Jun 2012 5   min read

What my customers say

The service provided by Emma is first class. Both speedy and efficient but more importantly Emma understands my personal requirements and preferences. She makes my business travel significantly easier and less stressful.

Simon Little

Macclesfield

Such a pleasure to deal with and most efficient. Feel very safe in her hands….

Anne Humbert

Northumberland

Every time I have asked Emma to do something for me she has exceeded my expectations

Kate Thornhill

Scotland

Emma has been absolutely invaluable to us, she has made booking a holiday abroad completely stress free. I have already recommended her to a couple of people. Thank you so much

Victoria Taylor

Newent

First class service. Emma listens to your requirements and responds and advises quickly! Travel counsellors do everything for you, leaving you to enjoy your holiday ! I wouldn’t travel any other way !

Sarah Hart

Devizes

Just speed and efficiency. Competitive pricing with no hassle. I also think Emma listens and remembers likes and dislikes which is really important to us

Fiona Ibbotson

Lincolnshire

I have never had such a fantastic experience when booking a holiday, so efficient, thorough and helpful, with such attention to detail. Thank you Emma Savage

Alison Fletcher

Nassington

I've booked several holidays with Emma over a number of years and have never been disappointed in any of the products offered. I'll ask for a region/resort invariably all-inclusive. Emma will provide me with a range of options within my specified budget and i'll make my choice and pay for it. Simple and always excellent. I've never had cause for complaint or been disappointed in any way. Thank you.

George Rice

Oxford

Friendly, mega helpful, all round brill!

David Charles

Peterborough

Emma was recommended to be by a friend and immediately I felt I was listened to and my requests were met. Emma helped design my honeymoon from knowledge, recommendations and advice. This was much appreciated and took away stress for me. The personal touch of friendliness, posted card etc was just lovely. I cannot wait to experience our honeymoon and provide further feedback.

Stacy Jutson

West Sussex

I've already mentioned Emma to a few people who I think might be interested. I'd definitely use Emma again. She made the whole process painless and offered convenient options and was incredibly helpful, going above and beyond. Her advice, suggestions and communication were excellent and she even helped plan the trip in such a way that my medical condition was taken into account. I truly appreciate all her help and support and wouldn't hesitate to recommend Emma.

Kathryn Kimbley

West Midlands

Fantastic service.. easy and straight forward with a great personal touch, I have recommended to all my collegues and friends already and will continue to use Emma myself

Michaela Chantrell

Peterborough

Emma took the hassle out of booking a holiday and found us a great deal at short notice. We have recommended her expert service to family and friends. A great service tailored to meet our needs, fantastic! Thank you Emma!

Andrew Vickers

Wednesbury

I have booked a few holidays with Emma Savage now. It leaves me with complete peace of mind and she always finds me fantastic locations at great prices. Her customer service is amazing from cards to phone calls on the way to the airport - it’s fabulous. Thank you Emma xx

Charis Wedgwood

Peterborough

Emma was amazing. She took all of the worry away and made planning and booking our holiday a lovely relaxing experience

Helen Wilcox

Wittering

Emma was extremely helpful and no amount of emails and questions was too much trouble. I feel completely at ease travelling to Thailand in September knowing she has planned everything to the last detail. Thanks Emma.

Charis Wedgwood

Peterborough

Emma has transformed my attitude towards holidays. Since having kids, I don't have as much enthusiasm for trawling through websites, remaining on hold for hours at a time. Whether I already know where I want to go, or I am looking for suggestions, her service is impeccable and she doesn't seem to mind my disorganised series of picky questions! She seems to be ALWAYS available too! She has helped us a few times already & my friends now ask for her help too. I know we'll be back to ask for her help in making more wonderful memories that will last a lifetime. Thanks to twitter & finding Emma via Travel Counsellors I have started looking forward to holidays again rather than seeing them as a mission to organise. Thank You The Marshes

Charlotte Marsh

Derbyshire

Emma was lovely to deal with. She was extremely knowledgeable and made the process of booking a complex holiday painless and easy. Thank you.

Hannah King

Peterborough

Emma Savage has been an absolute dream in helping us choose our holiday last year in Mauritius and just of late for our honeymoon booking. I would certainly recommend her to anyone wanting the holiday of a lifetime! Emma is so enthusiastic and efficient and we have had some lovely chats! Thank you Emma!

Vicki Turner

Haywards Heath

Nothing is too much trouble for Emma. She offers honest advice and finds the most amazing deals you'd never find yourself. She makes everything so easy and the holiday start early as the booking is so stress free.

Helen Root

Loughborough

Emma is a pleasure to work with - I trust her to find the best deal for us and she always gets back to you when she says she will. I’m confident she dots the I's and crosses the t's which is really important to me when booking travel. Thanks again Emma!

Joanne Lewis

Ashbourne

To be honest I booked this vacation because of you and the way you conduct your Tweets etc. I've worked with many travel agents over the years and some of them haven’t a clue about service or customer care. I know it will be a great holiday.

Iain Mackenzie

Callander

I have already recommended Emma to a work colleague who is trying to arrange her honeymoon as well as other friends. I cannot recommend Emma highly enough for her professional yet friendly service. Her commitment to finding out what we want from the holiday is something which really makes a difference and her prompt responses to any and all queries is certainly appreciated.

Neil Foot

Coventry

You have really done us both proud Emma. Your service is and has been first class and second to none. From our first conversation, you have given an extremely high standard of customer service - which I have never experienced before and will certainly use your service again. Emma thank you so very much from us both. You have made our first trip to New York truly unforgettable

Corris Cooper

Bicester

We initially asked for a quote from both Trailfinders and Emma for a holiday to South East Asia. Both sent competitive quotes, but Emma was the one to point out that it was monsoon season in our chosen destination at the time we wished to visit. A complete change of plan and it was only Emma we turned to this time. She came back very, very quickly with a great deal and we booked immediately! We have already recommended Emma to friends.

Victoria Redshaw

Rutland

Dealing with Emma Savage is a pleasure, and has made booking our holiday more relaxing and simple than ever before, at a price that was difficult to beat. Emma was very quick to respond to our needs and made requested adjustments to our booking with no fuss. The attention to detail is superb and I have already recommended Emma to friends. Shall definitely be booking with her again. Thanks Emma!

Chris Cooper-Hayes

Leicestershire

Emma loves her work and knows just about everything about travel! Excellent help!

Sue Bolter

Stamford

I would give a score of ten to Emma. I found Emma excellent and very helpful, going the extra mile. So friendly, I will recommend to all and will definitely use Emma again.

Corris Cooper

Bicester

Emma provided a level of customer service that is seldom experienced these days. As a result of Emma's help I was able to book a holiday without any of the stress of having to sort everything out. Excellent !

Stuart Poynor

Leicestershire

Have booked a few trips with Emma and each time the level of service has been nothing short of outstanding. I am constantly praising to anybody who will listen how great she is, I never bother researching any trips now I just call Emma with what I would like and she sorts everything, in short I would never consider booking a holiday through anybody else.

Deborah Edwards

Grantham

Emma is incredibly helpful and seems to always be available. If she says she's going to ring or send an email then she does it... a real breath of fresh air! Thanks :-)

Clare Wynn

Leicestershire

I would not hesitate to recommend Emma as she is always very helpful and willing to answer any questions asked of her. She is always polite and seems to genuinely care that the customer books the best holiday they could wish for

Rita Lamb

Leicestershire

Emma has worked around me, which has in turn made it easy for me to book my holiday with no stress about having to call the agent between a certain time. Emma is professional, efficient, nice mannered, and above all, does what she said she will do- there is nothing worse than an agent saying they will call or email, and then they dont - i am more than satisfied with Emma's service.

Rae Lestrange

Co. Clare

Emma is was a total delight to deal with, we were total pains very last minute but her planning and detail was exceptional, we will only deal with Emma in the future and she is quite simply the only way i will book holidays in the future. Simon Martin

Simon Martin

Lincolnshire

Very efficient and very easy to deal with, got us a very good deal, much better than the one I saw on line, so very pleased with her advice and help.

Simon Bayes-Garrould

Norwich

Hi Emma Yes, your service certainly did make me smile! You came up with a fantastic itinerary for our proposed holiday to Chile, taking into account lots of the different places on our wish list. Lots of care and attention to detail and you're clearly someone who loves travel yourself. Now just need to save up the pennies! Best wishes Helen & Chris

Helen Banks

Peterborough

I was absolutely bowled over by Emma's professionalism, attention to detail and promptness when I booked my trip to Canada. I know where I'll be going for future travel requirements - back to Emma Savage at Travel Counsellors!

Graham Frost

Peterborough

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