Ian Bisset
I'm based in
Leicestershire
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I am delighted to offer my services, friendly advice and personal assistance as an independent, impartial Travel Counsellor. “Travel is the only thing you buy that makes you richer!”
With 35 years career experience in travel and tourism working for holiday tour operators at home and abroad, I can arrange, create and provide some of the best trips, tours and tailor-made itineraries available, to attractive and exciting destinations worldwide.
Based in Leicestershire with wife Alison (an International Tour Manager) and two sons (Thomas and Harry), we have wanderlust in our blood! Being a life-long holidaymaker myself I appreciate only too well how quality time spent alone or together with loved ones enriches our lives and like you, I expect high standards and good value for my money.
I love what I do and my aim is to make your trip memorable, enjoyable and hassle-free, leaving you to indulge your senses in new surroundings that provide those unique moments and feelings you will treasure forever.
Supported by the professional Travel Counsellors network, I have direct access to airlines and hotels, tour operators, transfers and excursions, escorted tours and cruises offering up-to-date availability and competitive rates. This enables me to provide a fast, efficient and flexible booking and information service using the latest technology and huge buying power.
You can be assured of the highest quality throughout, personal service, 24 hour emergency contact and 100% Financial and ATOL protection. We also have some of the highest client satisfaction levels in the industry, adding to your peace of mind. Please feel free to view my 'Customer Stories'.
I pride myself in taking care of all my clients from the youngest to the oldest and therefore attention to detail and your priorities are most important to me but don’t worry, I won’t travel with you (unless you want me to!)
I’ll listen carefully to your wishes, likes and dislikes and make all the arrangements to create the most suitable holiday itinerary, personalized for yourself, your party and budget.
So whether it’s a journey by air, land or sea, to destinations near or far, travelling in Economy or Business, packaged or private you will receive my very best advice and great value proposal to make your next holiday a fabulous Travel Counsellors holiday.
I look forward to hearing from you, receiving your enquiry and welcoming you on board!
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WANT TO KNOW HOW BEST TO USE YOUR ANNUAL LEAVE TO MAKE THE MOST OF THE UK NATIONAL HOLIDAYS IN 2024 ? The 2024 UK bank holiday dates are: 01JAN, 29MAR, 01APR, 06MAY, 27MAY, 26AUG, 25DEC, 26DEC, 26DEC Take four days’ leave 25-28MAR for a 10-day holiday? Take four days’ leave 25-28MAR plus four days leave 02-05APR for a 2 week holiday? Take four days’ leave 07-10 MAY for a 9-day holiday
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How to use your annual leave in 2023 to get the most holiDAYS !
WANT TO KNOW HOW BEST TO USE YOUR ANNUAL LEAVE TO MAKE THE MOST OF THE UK NATIONAL HOLIDAYS IN 2023 ? Take four days’ leave from 3rd–6th APRIL for a 10-day holiday? Take four days’ leave from 2nd-5th MAY for a nine-day holiday? Take four days’ leave from 30th MAY–2nd JUNE for a nine-day holiday? Take four days’ leave from 26th AUGUST–3rd SEPTEMBER for a nine-day holiday? Take three days’ lea
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Travelling with children?
Travelling with children You don’t want to stop travelling overseas just because you now have children, and what’s more you still want quality accommodation, great facilities and time for yourselves to relax. Great kids’ entertainment and occasional supervision for your children can be important. Here are top tips on how to avoid having a stressful journey with the kids: 1. Pace yourself. Go wit
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Let's plan your dream trip together
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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