Lucy Thurston
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Cheltenham
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Hi, I am Lucy and I live in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire.
Having been in the travel industry for more than 30 years working for high street travel agencies, luxury tour operators and the last 10 years in the cruise industry, before i started my business with Travel Counsellors 14 years ago, travel is a real passion of mine.
The destinations I have travelled to are Barbados, New Zealand, Australia, Thailand, Singapore, Hong Kong, Majorca, Egypt, Canary Islands, Dubai, Mauritius, Cyprus, Canada, New York, Mexico, Morocco, cruised around the Caribbean, Baltic Capitals and Norway, Iceland, Finland, Doha, South-East Asia, Florida Keys to name but a few.
I can help with any travel enquiry. Whether it is a luxury break, family holiday, city break, cruise, sports or spa break or a tailor-made around the world, I can give you my personal advice and recommendations on all types of holidays across the globe. In addition, I specialise in tailormade itineraries in the Far East, South Africa, Europe, Australia and New Zealand.
As a company Travel Counsellors prides itself on its exceptional customer service. This is one of the main reasons that I joined them and working from home means I can provide the highest possible customer service to ensure that each and every travel arrangement meets as well as exceeds expectations. As I do work from home I’m available at a time and place to suit you. I offer appointments and home visits outside of usual office hours as I understand the heavy demands made on your time with the busy lives we lead. My job is to make planning your holiday as convenient and stress free as possible.
I treat each enquiry with the time and attention it deserves and I like to recommend hotels and resorts that I have stayed in myself, or ones that I have had great feedback from my clients. Overall you can ensure you’ll get personal reviews that you can trust.
Your money is 100% financially protected against supplier failure, by either our ATOL licence or the Travel Counsellors Trust giving you complete piece of mind when you book your holiday. It’s the best financial protection in the industry - no other company will protect your money like Travel Counsellors.
I very much look forward to hearing from you and becoming your personal Travel Counsellor
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Dazzling Dubrovnik
Everyone talked about how amazing Croatia was, so I thought I would go and find out for myself. I booked 3 nights departing from my local airport Bristol to Dubrovnik and stayed at Hotel More and I wasn't disappointed. Dubrovnik sits at the southernmost point of Croatia’s Adriatic coast - a stretch of seafront that’s famous for its crystal-clear waters. Firstly, the hotel was beautiful - bu
14 Jun 2018 3 min read
Tantalising Thailand
It has been over twenty years since I last visited Thailand so I jumped at the opportunity to visit again in April. I flew with Thai Airways from Heathrow direct to Bangkok to arrive the following day. From experience I know getting into Bangkok City can be horrrendous with all the traffic, so decided to take the BTS skyrail which leaves the airport and takes you to the city centre, which was r
31 Oct 2017 4 min read
Miami and the Florida Keys
Myself and a friend decided to visit the Florida Keys but of course a stay in the cosmopolitan lively city of Miami was a must first. Florida Keys offers a land based escape and linking these two wonderful destinations is one of the iconic road trips following US Highway 1 - a highlight of this dramatic drive is the spectacular seven mile bridge linking Islamorada to the lower keys. We stayed
14 Jun 2016 6 min read
Abama Golf & Spa Resort
I stayed five nights at the Abama Golf & Spa Resort which is a Ritz Carlton hotel in Guia De Isora (approximately 30 minutes from the South Airport). My partner Mark and I were welcomed with friendly staff at reception and a glass of champagne where we were told they had upgraded us to a Villa deluxe room. Our room was lovely and spacious and had access to one of the shared pools amongst the vi
10 Jun 2014 3 min read
Dubai Wedding
Having flown with Virgin Atlantic we landed in Dubai and the heat hit us when we got off the plane – it was 37 degrees! However, it was September and had expected it to be quite warm as this is one of the hottest times of year for Dubai. Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa is located in the heart of the desert, just a 40-minute drive from the city of Dubai and only 45 minutes from Dubai Interna
14 Jun 2013 4 min read
Beautiful Barbados
Educational Trip with 6 colleagues flying British Airways We were met and driven to CORAL REEF HOTEL in St James Parish and WOW, myself and a colleague was given a 3 bedroom villa set amongst the gardens and a swimming pool which was shared by the other 2 villas next door. The hotel has 88 rooms, cottages and suites & is family owned. It is also part of the Small Luxury hotels of the World. Onc
18 Jun 2012 4 min read
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Why use a Travel Counsellor
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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