Hello, I’m Ian Gilmour — a personal travel advisor specialising in tailor-made, multi-destination journeys, luxury cruises and private touring experiences.

Travel has been a major part of my life for almost four decades. I’ve visited more than 60 countries and spent many years in senior roles within the travel insurance industry before building my own travel business.

Those experiences shape how I work today.

When you come to me, you won’t be sent a list of links or expected to piece everything together yourself. Instead, we’ll have a proper conversation. I’ll take the time to understand how you like to travel, what matters most to you, and what you want your trip to feel like.

Many of my clients come to me at the point where travel starts to feel more complex — whether that’s planning a multi-destination itinerary, choosing the right cruise, or combining destinations into one seamless journey.

That’s where I add the most value.

Rather than simply presenting options, I guide you through the decisions — helping you understand what will work best, what to avoid, and how to get the most from your time away. Every itinerary is carefully designed, whether it’s a private touring journey, a cruise and stay experience, or a well-balanced long-haul trip.

Over the years, I’ve built trusted relationships with expert partners and local specialists around the world — particularly across India, the Indian Ocean and beyond. I also regularly design tailor-made itineraries to destinations such as Canada and North America. The common thread is not the destination, but how the journey is put together.

My background in travel insurance means I pay close attention to the finer details and the “what ifs”, ensuring your trip is not only memorable, but properly planned and protected from start to finish.
When you book through me, you also benefit from the strength of Travel Counsellors. Every element of your booking is fully financially protected, and you have access to 24/7 support while you’re away — so you’re never left dealing with challenges on your own.

But just as important as protection is partnership.

This is my own business, and I take genuine pride in the relationships I build with my clients. Many return year after year because they value having someone they trust to guide them, take care of everything, and remove the stress from planning.

If you’re thinking about your next trip — whether it’s a special journey, a long-haul itinerary or something a little more complex — I’d be very happy to help you shape it.