Hayley Bass
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Peterborough
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Who am I and why my customers book with me.
I’m Hayley Bass and I'm your local Travel Counsellor in Peterborough. I have award winning technology at my fingertips to enhance my 28 years' worth of experience in the travel industry.
Reasons my customers book with me and refer their friends and family to my service.
You're important to me and I appreciate your custom.
I value your customer experience by always caring for you, looking after you every step of the way.
As my customer you will always have a direct contact with me should you have a question or need my help.
I will research to craft your holiday so it's just right for your individual requirements.
At the start of your journey with me I will offer a phone or video call to fully understand your likes/dislikes to offer you the best holiday experience.
When you book with Travel Counsellors you are fully protected financially with our unique financial trust. Every penny is safe.
I will set you up with your very own customer account called MyTC. This is an account where you access all of your quotes and bookings plus you have full control to make payments yourself via your account in the knowledge your information is secure. Ask me to set you up for your very own customer MyTC account.
Now a bit about me.....I live in Peterborough with my husband Nick and daughters Eloise & Amelie. During my career of 28 years in travel, I’ve gained a wealth of experience and I'm always expanding my knowledge keeping up to date with continuous training. I work flexible hours so I'm able to be available at a time that works for you when choosing your perfect holiday, right up until you return home. I love having the opportunity to really make a positive difference to my customers holiday with a personal touch you just can't get from the internet or even in a high street store.
Every holiday I book is 100% financially protected and I love that I'm able to personally be available for my customers at a time that works best for them to discuss exactly what they envisage for their holiday. I research, plan from start to finish and take any stress away from my customers by making them feel fully cared for and looked after. You may be thinking of a short UK break, or, it could be a trip of a lifetime to an overseas destination, either way, travelling is exciting and I'm here to make sure your experience is amazing and perfect just for you. Running my business this way means I will very quickly know who you are when you phone me and answer the phone on first name terms simply because I get to know you so well.
As your Travel Counsellor, I get to know you so I can offer you a personal, tailor-made holiday experience. I’ve been lucky enough to visit some truly amazing places over my career in travel. Here are some of my personal favourites:
• Disney World Florida and Disneyland Paris
• Los Angeles where I had the unique experience of studying at UCLA on a travel academy
• San Francisco
• Las Vegas
• Toronto in the gorgeous winter season
• New York
• Mexico
• Lapland to visit Santa – simply magical!
• European cities including Brussels, Barcelona and Amsterdam, Bruges
• Popular summer family destinations like Turkey, Crete, Greece, Spain
• Cruise - I've done quite a few now and love how different cruise lines offer a different experience
If I haven't travelled to your desired destination it doesn't matter as I have destination experts at my fingertips so you'll always be in safe hands when you book with me.
I can offer first-hand experience with a wealth of tips, advice and recommendations to help you with your holiday plans. Whether it’s a short break in the UK, a round the world itinerary or anything else in between, I take great pride in delivering a first class personal service. And because I work from home, my hours are flexible so I can discuss your holiday at a time that suits you.
I look forward to hearing from you soon!
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Small Ship, Big Heart: What I Loved About Sailing on Seabourn Ovation
I have just returned from a five night sailing on Seabourn Ovation and it has firmly confirmed why this style of small-ship luxury cruising is such a great fit for many of my clients. Sailing from Rouen to Dover at the end of April, with calls into Plymouth, Portland and Portsmouth, I experienced first-hand what life is really like on board: relaxed yet luxurious, sociable yet never crowded, and
15 May 2026 5 min read
Amsterdam in just 13 hours!
Yes you read it right I spent just 13 hours in Amsterdam and most of that was spent sleeping in my hotel room. I'll forgive you for thinking that I sound a bit mad as only 8 of those 13 hours were spent exploring. The main reason for my short visit to Amsterdam was to board an NCL Cruise from Amsterdam Passenger Terminal but I'll tell you more about that another time. I took an EasyJet fligh
27 Sept 2022 5 min read
Expedition Adventure Cruise!
Expedition cruising is so much more than a cruise experience. It’s a sustainable nature experience offering unique destinations for adventurers. Do you love nature, exploring, photography, listening to expert talks or maybe you’d love your children or teenagers to have a fun learning experience focusing on fun eco-friendly organised activities about the world they live in and their surroundings?
24 Jun 2019 5 min read
What type are you?
Traditionally when I mention a cruise option to my customers many have a vision of a large cruise ship, dressing up for dinner, and visiting ports of call. Of course, all of that is an aspect of cruising, however, there really is so much more on offer and so many different types of customers are loving cruise experiences than you may realise! I’m going to tell you about 3 types of customers that
13 Jun 2019 5 min read
Five-night cruise on Cunard's Queen Mary 2 (QM2)
From the moment I arrived at Southampton Port, I felt looked after by the staff who collected my luggage ready to deliver to my cabin. Being a cruise novice didn’t matter as all the staff were friendly and looked after me 100%. It was so easy to check-in and wait for my 'letter' to be called out to go through security (like the airport but much quicker). I was greeted by the QM2 crew who welcom
28 May 2019 5 min read
Family fun in Majorca
Majorca or Mallorca what every you decide its name is, there’s no denying this is one of the most gorgeous places to travel and very close to the UK. At just over 2 hours flying time from most London Airports, I can highly recommend Majorca for some beautiful sunshine and beautiful surroundings. This year we took our family holiday in the resort of C’an Picafort located on the northern coast of
10 Sept 2018 5 min read
The perfect honeymoon!
Getting married is a whirlwind of emotions, from saying yes to the most important question of your life, followed by ups and downs during the full-on organisation of your wedding day together. You may be very lucky to have a wedding planner or a best friend around you to help with all the important details. One part of your planning that a wedding planner or best friend may not be able to help you
25 Apr 2018 5 min read
Home of Popeye!
Living in the UK, we are fortunate to be close to many beautiful destinations that are within easy reach for a short break or longer. One such place is Malta which is situated in the Mediterranean Sea, south of Sicily. Flight times from the UK are around three hours and with over 7,000 years of history and culture, Malta has lots to discover with endless opportunities for sightseeing and explor
10 Mar 2018 5 min read
Europe by Rail
Living in the UK, we are extremely fortunate to have a choice of countries easily accessible by rail. European trains are unrecognisable from what we know in the UK; luxury comes as standard with more space, on-board restaurants and a network of reliable high speed rail networks. You can travel from city to city, no time is wasted hanging about and you’ll arrive in your destination feeling relaxed
10 Jul 2017 5 min read
Living life in the lap of luxury
Close your eyes and imagine pure relaxation, 5-star surroundings, award winning chefs and your own private butler, plus an ever changing view throughout your holiday. You can only experience this reality on a 5 star European river cruise. Multi-centre city breaks are very popular, however, one of the best ways to experience Europe is on a relaxing, opulent river cruise. There is so much choice
23 Jun 2017 5 min read
Hello Mickey!
Disneyland Paris is a destination that evokes so much excitement in my customers when they hear the words “that’s all confirmed for you”. I finally got to feel the same emotions for myself when I arranged a Disneyland Paris trip for my own family! It was a challenge keeping our magical Disneyland Paris break a secret from my children, but it was well worth it to see the look of excitement in th
15 Mar 2017 5 min read
My Honeymoon in Bruges
I have fond memories of this enchanting city as I recently went there for my honeymoon. It’s the perfect destination for a couple of nights away and getting there is easy too - we travelled via Eurostar from London to Brussels, and then hopped on another train to get to Bruges itself. Thanks to Google maps, we navigated our way on foot from the station to our central hotel in about 25 minutes
13 May 2016 5 min read
Lapland - Day Trip December 2013
I booked our family day trip to Lapland as a surprise for my two young daughters Eloise (aged 7) and Amelie (aged 5). Just two weeks before Christmas December 2013. What a better way to get in the Christmas spirit than to visit the real man himself, Santa Claus? Our day trip was with Thomas Cook and we also flew with Thomas Cook Airlines. We were about to embark on a truly magical experience of
05 Jun 2015 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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