Lucy Bishop
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Newton Abbott
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Hello, my name is Lucy, travel enthusiast and mother of two. My interest in all things travel is deep rooted, I love the outdoors and I am very excited to be part of the Travel Counsellors family and to be following my passion.
I have travelled far and wide and have many experiences to draw upon when helping you plan your travel arrangements, including the Caribbean, New Zealand, the Middle East, Canada, the USA and Europe. I have experienced campervans, skiing, five star luxury all-inclusive, hiking and the practicalities of holidaying with small children in tow! I can advise you on the best places to go, at the right time of the year, to escape the rain! Be it an all American road trip, a luxury holiday, safari or some sun closer to home, I can deliver it in a timely and organized fashion.
Being independent, I have access to a huge variety of travel options through award winning technology and can tailor-make your travel exactly as you want it. I have the back up and expertise of a global company, together with their unique Travel Counsellors Trust, which gives you 100% financial protection and peace of mind. You can rest assured that I will give you the best possible service as I am available 24/7, not just during office hours and can arrange to come to your home or to meet for a coffee.
So whether it’s a honeymoon you’re after or to climb Kilimanjaro, you can rest assured you are in good hands!
Get in touch and I will respond straight away so we can start planning your next fabulous travel experience.
Thank you for visiting my page and I hope to hear from you soon.
Lucy
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Magnificent Montenegro
The summer holidays came around again, regular as clockwork since my daughter started school 8 years ago. After the annual camping trip with friends we started to think of azure seas and warm evenings. But where shall we explore this time? I had always had a hankering for Montenegro, something about the small country on the Adriatic had been calling to me. We had been to Croatia a couple of times
10 Jan 2025 5 min read
Two faces of family ski holidays!
As a travel agent I promote booking holidays well in advance, for many good reasons. However, I am not one of those people, especially when it comes to the uniqueness of a European ski holiday. The last two ski holidays I have taken with my family have been booked a mere two days before departure. It's enough to get the palms sweating in panic, I hear you. I revel in it! Booking a last minute ski
09 Jan 2025 5 min read
Stunning Croatian Summer!
Stunning. Alluring. Magnificent. A feast for all senses. This is how I would describe our summer holiday destination last year. Croatia has other attributes too; the ease with which you can get there from the UK, quiet roads easy to drive on, an excellent ferry system to and from the many islands. Picture perfect scenery everywhere you look! Flying into Dubrovnik in the south was a treat in itsel
11 Jan 2024 5 min read
Costa Rica - Rainforest, volcanoes and sloths.
Wow, wow, wow. This is what first comes to mind when I try to sum up our recent adventure in Costa Rica. The small Central American country has certainly lived up to the hype, and then some. The most beautiful, vibrant, green and alive place I have ever been to. There just aren’t enough superlatives to do it justice! It’s full of friendly, hospitable people, volcanoes, amazing wildlife, rainforest
27 Apr 2023 5 min read
Family Adventure – USA style!
Come with me on this journey through Colorado, Wyoming and Utah while I paint you a picture of my family summer holiday! Starting and ending in Denver, our road trip took us to some iconic destinations. Some may say that a three week road trip with a 5 and 7 year old is madness…but I beg to differ and my children had a great experience! The American Midwest is one of my favourite landscapes, the
07 Oct 2019 5 min read
Family luxury, Algarve style!
My Easter holiday this year was spent in part in the Algarve, a destination I love, due to its laid-back feel, fabulous beaches and great food! I often get requests from clients looking for that something special or luxurious, so while I was there I took the opportunity to scope out 4 lovely luxury hotels and see what they have to offer. Here follows my impressions of each hotel! First visit was
24 Apr 2019 5 min read
Lapland - 10 top tips for booking the family trip they will never forget!
Yes, it’s expensive and a bit chilly, but it is most definitely a once-in-a-lifetime experience that the whole family will love and never forget! In this short blog I have hopefully addressed some of your burning questions! Can I book all the elements myself or should I use a tour operator? It is much easier and much safer to use a reputable tour operator for this kind of trip, as they are t
07 Nov 2018 5 min read
Fabulous family half term!
May half term is my new favourite time to grab a relaxing week in the sun with the family and I will tell you why! It can work out quite a bit cheaper to go for some early summer sun in Europe then, than wait until the summer holidays. It is also the start of the summer season. You feel like a butterfly emerging into the warmth and light, so it’s great to get that sun and Vitamin D in your winter
02 Oct 2018 5 min read
Local travel agent explores Regent Seven Seas!
I pushed the boat out last week after taking the opportunity to peek behind the scenes of Explorer, a breath-taking cruise ship from world renowned luxury cruising company Regent Seven Seas. I was one of a group of 60 fellow Travel Counsellors who took advantage of an exclusive invite to go on board Explorer while she was docked in Southampton, and experience first-hand all that this impressive sh
21 Jun 2018 5 min read
First time cruiser, brand new ship!
As a first-time cruiser I was dubious about whether I would enjoy any time onboard a huge cruise ship! In my mind it would be impersonal, crowded and tedious! What I actually discovered is a new-found love of cruising and a desire to shout about it! I was invited, along with many of my travel colleagues, to experience the brand new Carnival Horizon for two nights in April. I would join the ship
21 Jun 2018 5 min read
Kids first ski trip!
Christmas was approaching, thoughts were turning to Turkey, crackers and who's family we were going to be with on the big day! My travel-experience-seeking brain started to scheme about getting away and the possibility of reaching the Alpine slopes began to become a reality! Naturally, I didn't want to take the easy way and book us onto (very expensive) flights to the French Alps but thought th
19 Feb 2018 5 min read
2 Weeks, 3 Countries, alot of sun (and Pizza)!
My young children and enduring partner are getting used to the fact that I love a good adventure. So when I told them that we were going to Italy, Slovenia and Croatia for our summer holiday, there was only minor eye rolling and sighing! When I showed the children some pictures the excitement started to build. I had built the itinerary carefully, choosing different locations, but not too many and
19 Feb 2018 5 min read
A Brace of Welsh Staycations - Part Two!
The second part to my Welsh Adventure was an entirely different kettle of fish...camping with the children! No adult time, no leisurely meals and bottles of wine. More hastily drunk cans of G&T while the kids run riot! Still, I loved it, they loved it, camping rules! The destination was the Gower, less than 2 hours from Bristol to Three Cliffs Bay campsite. What a lovely campsite it was too, no
30 Jul 2017 5 min read
A Brace of Welsh Staycations - Part One!
The British Staycation is a growing trend, with rising holiday costs and squeezed budgets. During July I did the Welsh double, a mini-break (adults only) to Snowdonia and a family camping trip to the Gower! The first thing to mention is the weather, it was most unlike Wales and treated us to lots of good, warm sunshine! This was a very good start! I love a good mini-break and so you can imagine
30 Jul 2017 5 min read
St Ives
Beautiful, rugged, dramatic and relaxing! All words I would use to describe St Ives on our most recent trip there to see the family. There is no doubt that the sea air certainly makes the children sleep well, it has the same effect on the grown-ups too! I just love to stand on the beach, drinking in the fresh air, tasting the salt on my tongue and listening to the children playing in the sand.
17 May 2017 5 min read
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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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