Kirstie Timmins

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It's Nice To Meet You

Hello, and welcome — I’m truly delighted you’re here.

I’m Kirstie Timmins, your personal Travel Counsellor, and the person who turns “I’d love to go someday…” into “I can’t believe we’re actually doing this.”
My passion is crafting beautifully personalised journeys for travellers who want more than a typical holiday — they want something thoughtful, effortless, and genuinely unforgettable.

In a world full of search engines and generic “best deals,” I offer something different:
a calm, considered, boutique service where your experience comes first.
No endless scrolling.
No overwhelm.
No one-size-fits-all itineraries.

We begin with a conversation — about what inspires you, the little luxuries you love, how you like to travel, and the moments that turn a trip into a treasured memory. From there, I design a bespoke itinerary shaped with intention, whether it’s a luxury cruise, a hidden-gem retreat, an immersive cultural journey, or something entirely unique to you.
My service is warm, flexible, and deeply personal.

Want to explore ideas over coffee? Prefer a relaxed chat at home or in your favourite local pub? Absolutely. And once your adventure begins, I’m always just a call away — whether you need reassurance, recommendations, or even directions to the airport (yes, really!).

My clients don’t come to me simply to “book a holiday.”
They come for peace of mind, for thoughtful detail, and for travel experiences crafted exclusively for them.

If you’re dreaming of something extraordinary — something that feels elevated, meaningful, and entirely your own — I’d love to bring it to life.
Shall we begin your next unforgettable escape?

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Sailing the Adriatic & Greek Islands aboard EXPLORA II – Seven Days of Five-Star Luxury

Couples

Solo Travellers

Active Holidays

Ocean Cruise

Safari

Tailor-made travel

Adults-only

Senior Travellers

Sailing the Adriatic & Greek Islands aboard EXPLORA II – Seven Days of Five-Star Luxury

There are cruises… and then there are journeys where the ship becomes just as memorable as the destinations. Our July adventure aboard EXPLORA II was definitely the latter. From Venice and the beautiful Croatian coastline to Montenegro, southern Italy and the Greek island of Milos, this was a week filled with gorgeous scenery, wonderful food and some truly memorable experiences — all wrapped up i

10 Aug 2026 8   min read

Living the Cowboy Dream: My White Stallion Ranch Adventure in Arizona

Couples

Solo Travellers

Active Holidays

Ocean Cruise

Safari

Tailor-made travel

Adults-only

Senior Travellers

Living the Cowboy Dream: My White Stallion Ranch Adventure in Arizona

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to swap everyday life for cowboy boots, endless desert skies and days spent exploring on horseback? I had – and that's exactly what led Arthur the Travelling Bear and me to White Stallion Ranch in Arizona. Set amongst the spectacular landscapes of the Sonoran Desert near Tucson, White Stallion Ranch promised an authentic taste of the American West. Wh

10 Aug 2026 11   min read

My Journey Though Japan and South Korea: A Story of Beauty and Discovery

My Journey Though Japan and South Korea: A Story of Beauty and Discovery

From Sumo rings to bamboo forests, gold-leaf ice cream to Korean BBQ, my journey through Japan and South Korea was an adventure for all the senses. Each stop revealed something new - rich traditions, breathtaking scenery, and heart felt encounters that remind us why travel is so special.

08 Dec 2025 6   min read

My Heartwarming Journey Through The Gambia

My Heartwarming Journey Through The Gambia

The Gambia might be one of Africa’s smallest countries, but it delivers some of the continent’s biggest experiences. On my recent visit, I discovered a place filled with warmth — from the sunshine to the people — and a depth of culture, wildlife, and community spirit that stays with you long after you return home. This trip wasn’t just about relaxing on golden beaches (though there was plenty of t

08 Dec 2025 4   min read

Riding the Dream: 13 Days on Route 66

Riding the Dream: 13 Days on Route 66

They call it the Mother Road for a reason. Route 66 isn’t just a highway—it’s an American legend. A ribbon of tarmac that stretches from the towering skyline of Chicago to the edge of the Pacific Ocean at Santa Monica Pier. It promises nostalgia, freedom, and the kind of memories that linger long after the road dust has settled. I took the challenge: 13 days, 8 states, and 2,400 miles on two whee

25 Jun 2025 5   min read

A Rejuvenating Wellness Tour in Bali: Yoga, Meditation & Ocean Adventures

A Rejuvenating Wellness Tour in Bali: Yoga, Meditation & Ocean Adventures

Bali, the Island of the Gods, has always been a haven for travellers seeking serenity, adventure, and spiritual renewal. My recent wellness tour was a soul-enriching journey filled with yoga, meditation, cultural rituals, and breathtaking marine life encounters. If you're looking for the perfect balance of relaxation and adventure, Bali is the ultimate destination. Yoga & Aerial Yoga: Finding Bal

06 Mar 2025 5   min read

Casa de Campo - A Truly Exceptional Experience

Casa de Campo - A Truly Exceptional Experience

Casa de Campo is a resort in the heart of La Romania Dominican Republic. This result covers 7200 hectares and offers a truly diverse holiday experience, whether you want to have an apartment a premier suite or a villa Casa de Campo will not disappoint. With option of all-inclusive stay which includes free horse riding, a free round of Skeet shooting, unlimited tennis courts and non-motorised water

30 Jul 2024 3   min read

Adrift in the Adriatic – Captivating Islands of Croatia.

Adrift in the Adriatic – Captivating Islands of Croatia.

I’ve just returned from a small ship cruise around the islands of Croatia, and I must say what a wonderful trip it was. We went to the major ports in Croatia and some smaller hidden gems. Our adventure started in Dubrovnik and ended in Opatijia and was aboard the 4 star Princess Eleganza which sailed with 32 Guests and 8 crew. Our tour included the flight from London and transfer to and from the s

19 Oct 2023 2   min read

Fabulous February Cruise

Fabulous February Cruise

MSC World Europa – Feb 2023 – Emirates After a seamless embarkation I was eating breakfast in the buffet just 2 hours after landing at Doha. This was an excellent start to an amazing holiday. I was sailing from a week around the Arabian Sea, aboard the brand new MSC World Europa. I had booked and Ocean View Infinity Cabin with the Bella experience & Premium drinks package. I loved the ship from t

23 Feb 2023 2   min read

I believe in Belize

I believe in Belize

I believe in Belize! Are you looking for a destination slight off the beaten track? Bored of your drop and flop holidays? Want to fit in as much experiences as possible? Then I can truly recommend Belize for its diversity. I went to Belize in June because I wanted to swim with the whale sharks, and it was my 50th birthday so I wanted to conquer my fear and do a zip-lining experience. What I exper

04 Jun 2020 3   min read

A week at the African Princess Beach Hotel

A week at the African Princess Beach Hotel

I travelled to the Gambia in April for my second visit, and this time fancied trying the new hotel, The African Princess, which we'd only heard good things about. After some deliberation, we decided to book a swim-up pool room with afternoon sun (you can choose between a morning or afternoon sun-facing room). The 6-hour flight from London Gatwick was seamless with the amazing Titan Airways. This

15 Aug 2019 3   min read

Business Class Flight Travel Compared

Business Class Flight Travel Compared

Never flown Business Class before? If you’re paying top dollar to travel you want to be sure your flight’s going to be extra-special. I put two top airlines – Emirates and Virgin Atlantic – through their paces to see how they compared. Emirates Business Class - Return from London Heathrow to Dubai Great start to my trip with home-to-airport chauffeur service, dedicated check-in at the terminal,

09 Aug 2019 5   min read

What my customers say

Kirstie is always very patient and helpful in getting us exactly the right holiday for us and our family. Over the years she has taken the time to get to know us, what we want from a holiday and what we like. I cannot recommend her enough.

Kathryn Mingay

Gamlingay

Kirstie was great at coming back with different options and alternative trips. We had quite a bit of back and forth but she tailored the holiday to exactly what we wanted. She was always open and friendly to our requests. Thank you. We're very excited for our holiday in September with the itinerary Kirstie has cultivated for us .

Graham Cooke

Letchworth

Friendly, professional and knowledgeable

Patricia King

Potton

Kirstie always provides 5 star service. Thank you

Gillian Sellick

Gamlingay

Kirstie has been brilliant . She's so friendly and professional, nothing is too much trouble. We had to change our plans and she acted really promptly and provided us with a new itinerary and pricing. She made everything so straight forward. We are delighted to have found her!

Julie Walker

Potton

Kirstie listens to your requirements & matches them well. Friendly, no fuss service.

Gillian Kitchener

Gamlingay

Brilliant service and friendly. Very efficient, take a a massive stress off regarding finding and booking a great deal!

David Brice

Newport

Kirstie is always helpful, knowledgeable, patient and makes sure everything is perfect for our planned holidays.

Kate Mingay

Gamlingay

Great service, listened to my bespoke request and delivered everything I asked

Roy Lodge

Potton

From the very first point of contacting Kirstie she has gone out of her way to help us ,and is continuing to do so to plan our perfect trip .

Alison Woodfield

Gamlingay

for anyone to be able to deal with our many requests and changes and still find us what we are looking for is amazing. Will always recommend Kirstie and our son & daughter-in-law have recently booked their honeymoon with Kirstie's assistance too

Susan Mckay

Cambridgeshire

Kirstie had great knowledge based on experience. She understood exactly what we wanted and put the package together promptly.

Louise Davis

Bedford

Kirstie is fantastic in her speed of response and knowledge and efficiency

Mark Dawson

Sandy

Effortless holiday booking, Kirstie was very knowledgeable and helped us decide what we wanted for our cruise next year. Thanks Kirstie!

Jane Coutts

St Ives

Kirstie was very friendly and efficient, she really knew her stuff and went to great lengths to make sure we got the itinerary we wanted. She responded immediately to our requests and we were all booked in no time!

Julie Walker

Tetworth

Kirstie had great knowledge based on experience. She understood exactly what we wanted and put the package together promptly.

Louise Davies

Bedford

Everything was sorted without any problems Kirsty has arranged a few holidays for my son and his partner and was very impressed so recommended we use her as well more than happy.

Ian Brice

Glamorgan

Kirstie is a pleasure to work with and has been very flexible which is invaluable with busy lives and engaging and come up with multiple ideas and worked through a number of iterations with us. This all happened much faster than I expected which is great because we now have a lovely holiday to look forward to when we were struggling to find the time and have the knowledge to navigate to our ideal holiday. Thank you Kirstie!

Peter Hobbs

Potterhanworth

Excellent service, a travel adviser that actually listens for a change!

Robert Hulstrom

Great Stukeley

Great service. Listened to my preferences and made suggestions. Bottom line is I got what I wanted, when I wanted to go and within the budget agreed ??. All booked and ready to go

Roy Lodge

St Neots

Kirstie is really knowledgeable, goes above and beyond, putting her clients, needs first.

Caroline Green

Biggleswade

Excellent, hassle free service. Many thanks

Valerie Barham

Potton

Very knowledgeable about all aspects of our holiday bookings .

Tracey Gray

Potton

Kirstie is our family go to for new holiday experiences. Providing bespoke ideas to suit our criteria and taking time to explore all opportunities available to us. I would highly recommend Kirstie, as she provides an excellent honest service

Sharon Kingham

Potton

Kirstie always seems to read our minds and find us what we are looking for, I've recommended her to lots of people

Su McKay

Huntingdon

Very approachable, excellent personalised service. Quick, prompt and effective. Have already recommended to colleagues and friends in work.

David Brice

Caerphilly

Having never done a cruise, it was so helpful to have someone to ask all the questions we had. And Kirstie demonstrated her vast experience of cruises and what options to take, her help was invaluable.

Gennaro Coppolaro

ST Ives

Kirstie was very helpful and informative on all my request for my forthcoming trip.

Gillian Moir

Wimblington

Cannot recommend Kirstie highly enough. She goes above and beyond with her customer service. Thank you Kirstie

Gillian Sellick

Gamlingay

Great Holiday, Great Service from Kirstie.

John Grantham

St Ives

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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