Mandy Ridley
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Welcome to a more personal way to travel
With over 35 years of experience in the travel industry, my journey began in a small tour operator in Newcastle upon Tyne and has taken me from cabin crew, to travel agent, call centre specialist, and even a tour operator representative at Newcastle Airport. I've also lived and worked overseas in Gran Canaria and mainland Spain, gaining valuable first-hand destination knowledge that I now share with my clients.
Starting my own travel business has allowed me to pour 100% care, passion, and expertise into every holiday I arrange.
My clients are at the heart of what I do, and I'm proud to have achieved 1st place for Customer TC service two years in a row at Travel Counsellors , receiving the most 10/10 reviews.
When you book with me, you're guaranteed personal attention, honest advice, and a friendly service with a smile.
Your holiday matters-and I make sure every detail is right.
Warm regards
Mandy
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St Peter’s Square Pope Francis and we were there !
From an audience with the Pope to St Peter’s Basilica… and then straight to an Irish bar in Rome to watch Newcastle. A spiritual journey in every sense. ⚫⚪🇻🇦🇮🇹
06 Apr 2026 1 min read
NEW YORK , NEW YORK
✨ New York was absolutely amazing! ✨ During my trip I was lucky enough to visit: 📍 Times Square 📍 Grand Central Terminal 📍 Central Park 📍 Trump Tower 📍 Wall Street 📍 Empire State Building 📍 Brooklyn Bridge 📍 9/11 Memorial 📍 Bryant Park 📍 Flatiron Building 📍 Greenwich Village 📍 Fifth Avenue 📍 The Bronx We even got to watch an NUFC game in a New York supporters bar – what an atmosphere!
03 Oct 2025 1 min read
Stunning Santorini
Having wanted to visit Santorini for a very long time. I eventually decided on travelling here,,,,,so happy that I did. We stayed in the resort of Kamari in a wonderful villa, we did rent a car to travel around the island. However , the villa was located within walking distance to the beach and resort….. My favourite part of the Island has to be Blue Domes in Oia. Spectacular views , it’s no
26 Sept 2024 1 min read
Barcelona / Montserrat
An amazing 4 day break away! Montserrat: What can I say?? If you haven't had the opportunity to visit here , then I can highly recommend it! This mountain is home to one of the most important religious sites in Spain. A residence for the Benedictine abbey, Santa Maria de Montserrat, It is located approximately 45 km northwest of Barcelona. So if you are staying in either Barcelona/Costa Dorada
14 Apr 2024 1 min read
Kefalonia
With so many destinations to travel to, Kefalonia was always on my list, since watching the movie Captain Corelli's Mandolin... We stayed in a stunning villa near the airport with views of Kefalonia as well as the airport( the noise of the aircrafts didn't bother us at all), I would even go so far as to say, we actually were fortunate to watch the aircrafts flying overhead on arrival and take
12 Apr 2024 2 min read
Trip to London
So after much planning we eventually got to visit the Capital. Starting off with a trip to watch "Phantom of the opera"...highly recommended! Then onto Madame Tussauds , which was fantastic to see. We enjoyed our stay so much , that we travelled back after a few weeks, this time visiting London Zoo and SEA LIFE Centre London Aquarium. The weather was great , so fantastic for walking around.
15 Sept 2021 1 min read
DisneyLandParis Magical Place
Disneyland Paris must be one of my favourite places to visit. Me and my children have travelled here numerous times over the past 14 years and it's different every time we holiday here, as Disney are always adding something new to the park. We've dined with the Disney prince and princesses, had lunch with Mickey Mouse, Goofy and many other characters. July was a perfect time to travel, the wea
21 Sept 2018 2 min read
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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.
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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