Karen Wilson
I'm based in
Sheffield
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Congratulations! You’ve found me, your personal travel planner, bucket list ticker, adventure creator and memory maker all rolled into one. Crazily passionate about excellent customer service I take care of every intricate part of your travel and it all starts with a coffee and a chat.
Using bespoke, state of the art technology, working closely with our partners around the globe, along with the support of our four hundred strong team at headquarters in Manchester there's quite probably nothing I can't make happen and nowhere I can't send you on this magnificent planet of ours.
Over the years my travels have taken me to Portugal, Croatia, Greece, Spain, USA, Cyprus, Germany, Belgium, France, Poland, Iceland & Barbados. My family and I love to grab a long weekend away a few times a year, whilst enjoying our main holidays around the Mediterranean. This is where I’m at my happiest, eating great food with the locals, swimming in the ocean and soaking up that feeling of truly getting away from it all.
When I'm not busy getting creative with your travel I can be found paddle boarding the local canals and rivers, swimming in local open water spots, hiking the hills of the Peak District, biking the tracks of The Pennine Way, running around the netball court or stretching the limbs practising yoga in my garden.
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My first Ikos experience, Ikos Olivia
Having recently enjoyed five nights at the stunning Ikos Olivia, Halkidiki (All in the name of research of course) I thought I’d share with you my wonderful experience. On arrival the friendly welcoming team genuinly can’t do enough for you. Being handed a glass of fizz as your luggage is whisked away and you’re guided to the big comfy sofas to be personally checked in. The first thing that hit
01 Oct 2024 5 min read
Speedboats, Greek dancing & beautiful scenery
Having seen the Big Fat Greek wedding trip I organised last year, Kim and Chris came to me asking for my help. 12 months later they tied the knot on the beautiful tiny island of kastri, Kos, Greece. Chris's only request was a speedboat and a speedboat he got. Kim wanted simple and non fussy, a greek taverna with delicious food and greek dancing as the sun set..... safe to say we ticked all the b
30 Jun 2023 5 min read
Iceland Adventures 2023
Iceland you’ve been an absolute blast yet again. Amazing what you can squeeze into 72 hrs - *Sky lagoon ?? highly recommend and we always book you the 7 rituals package! *Walking food tour ?? ( incl fermented shark and a shot ??) amazing few hours, a great guide and delicious food *Golden circle super jeep ?? small group or private tour with a local is just the best way to learn about this inc
06 Jun 2023 5 min read
Sun, sea, sangria & research
This year the famous five became the three muskateers. If you've read my previous girly road trip blog post's you'll know that we're five gals who like to take a road trip every year. Like everyone around the world, 2020 didn't happen so I moved us over to 2021, which also very nearly didn't happen! For a variety of reasons two decided not to travel. Not only had I moved our accommodation dates
20 Jul 2021 5 min read
32 people and one big fat Greek wedding
When Sharnie called me asking for help with her wedding in 2022 I couldn’t have been more delighted and really quite giddy. Having known the family for many years through their business Excel Dance and Excel Martial Arts here in Sheffield, I knew immediately the kind of venue that Sharnie and her husband to be Josh would want. Within just a couple of meets we’d narrowed it down from five and then
11 Mar 2021 5 min read
The Wilson’s Christmas road trip – Our very own ‘National Lampoon’s Vacation’
Flights Choosing to use an indirect flight may too some seem a little bonkers, however there was method in my madness. Saving enough pounds, shilling and pence to let us upgrade our car to a convertible Mustang, which I have to say was the icing on the cake for our road trip. Flying Lufthansa & Eurowings via Germany was actually really seamless and something I’d consider again if there were a sign
01 Apr 2020 5 min read
Abu Dhabi - knowing the customer so well!
My good friend came to me in early August 2017 in desperate need of a family holiday. Busy work schedules, young girls with more activities than you can shake a stick at, a dog, a renovation project and thrown into the mix some medical things going on, they needed to get away and quick! Having done a few hours research on availability for August I knew what I was coming up with just wouldn't ti
20 Nov 2017 5 min read
One Family's South African Adventure
This isn't a journal about any of my adventures, this one is from the lovely Birtles family and their South African Adventure, including a honeymoon for all the family. A year in the planning, working with Lucinda on this was an absolute delight with most discussions held over coffee! Having relatives living in Johannesburg they had a rough idea of what they wanted to do. Originally planned for
24 May 2017 5 min read
New York Adventures
Our first ever trip to the ‘Big Apple’ or the ‘City That Never Sleeps’ whatever you choose to name it, its one amazing city! Booked well in advance meant I got us a great deal on the flights and with a bit of research I found us a fab little hotel in a ‘non touristy’ area (us Wilsons like to be amongst the locals when we’re away!). The trip was my daughters' Christmas presents, aged 13 and 10 t
26 Apr 2017 5 min read
Gay Pride Sitges, Barcelona
Sitges, Barcelona. A truly stunning little (well actually not as small as you'd think) place set on the outskirts of Barcelona. This was the choice for our annual girly road trip, our four days a year when we can be ourselves. Not mum or a wife, not a cook, cleaner or taxi driver. Gay Pride was not part of the original plan, when we booked the weekend we had no idea what we was letting ourselv
25 Nov 2016 5 min read
Ladies Road Trip Olhao, Portugal
This was my first girly holiday since being married (15 years ago!) and my first time in Portugal and what a fab time we had. We flew East Midlands into Faro airport and a 20 minute taxi ride later we arrived Olhao. We'd booked a splendid apartment with a roof top pool great ocean views . Our trip was early October and so the resort was quiet and we were lucky enough to share it predominat
30 Mar 2016 5 min read
Superb Family Holiday In Croatia
There are a few words that sum up this stunning (there's one) country. Beautiful, fun, relaxing and cheap. Croatia had been on my vision board for a while, several friends had been and I'd never heard anyone say a bad word about the country. August last year we landed in Split airport to a whopping 40deg heat and a humidity I'd not experienced since Miami. Our hire car was ready and waiting
30 Mar 2016 5 min read
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Aphrodite Hills
A quick snap shot of my agents trip to the one and only Aphrodite Hills, Cyprus. Enjoying the none golf side of this resort and surrounding area.
02 Dec 2024
Feedback from Iceland 2022
Take a look at what my lovely group said about our adventure trip to Iceland. Much love, it makes me goose bumpy. Want to come in 2023?
03 Jan 2023
Twenty One for 21
With 2021 just around the corner, we have come together (virtually of course) to come up with the 21 amazing destinations for your travels next year.
20 Nov 2020
SUP Adventure Iceland
True bucket list stuff right here. Join me on a bespoke SUP trip to Iceland in 5th-8th May 2022 Only 3 places left !! Working with our partners @Obeotravel
16 Oct 2020
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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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