Marisa Ippolito
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Biggar
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Hi
I am Marisa, your very own personal Travel Counsellor and I’m based between South Lanarkshire and Edinburgh.
The difference when you book with me is that I really go all out to listen to what ‘you’ want from your holiday and work hard to make that a reality. You have my personal contact numbers and email and can call me any time… no call centres. I have organized many fabulous holidays and trips for my valued customers from my UK wide customer base.
I can offer you a vast selection of holidays and can also tailor make your trip using hundreds of approved Suppliers as well as mainstream holiday companies. Working to your budget I will do all the hard work for you to ensure your hard earned dream holiday is all you expect and more.
I offer the highest level of Personal Service before, throughout and after your trip which is why many of my customers return to book and kindly recommend me to their friends and families.
I am also contactable 24/7 if you need to get in touch.
Very importantly your money is 100% safe, protected by our ATOL and Travel Counsellors Trust. It’s the best financial protection in the business and ensures you have complete peace of mind when booking with me, which is crucial to so many customers today.
A BIT ABOUT ME:
I’m very widely travelled, I Climbed Borneo’s Mount Kinabalu, fished in India, trekked by camel in the deserts of Rajasthan, searched for Tiger and Rhino in jungles and took a small jet past the summit of Mount Everest!
I equally love a short break closer to home and when away always look out for tips my customers might enjoy from great restaurants to secret hideaways.
I am a certified Open Water PADI Diver and an intermediate skier.
WHAT CAN YOU BOOK?
SUMMER SUN - Europe & World-Wide, the World is your Oyster
WINTER SNOW - Ski, Northern Lights, Santa in Lapland, polar bears in Canada!
CITY BREAKS - Romance, Culture, Foodies, Christmas Markets
CRUISE the seven Seas from the Scottish Islands, the Med and the Caribbean to the South Pacific or Antarctica.
HONEYMOONS - Let me help find and plan your Dream Wedding or Honeymoon, ask me about our unique honeymoon/wedding registry.
ADVENTURE - Group Trip, Special Occasion, LAST MINUTE ESCAPES no matter how big or small, call me anytime.
Discretion if required, guaranteed.
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CUNARD'S QUEEN MARY II - British Isles Commemorative Cruise
I was invited to join the Queen Mary II for part of her commemoration voyage around the British Isles to celebrate her 5th Birthday. We departed Southampton and included ports of call in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Liverpool, Cork and Cherbourg. She is such a beautiful ship and will surely make you reminisce to a grander age when sailing in such luxury and opulence was a pastime afforded only by the rich.
31 Oct 2012 5 min read
DAIOS COVE CRETE ~ Your Luxurious Indulgence!
I was very fortunate to have been invited to stay at the stunning Daios Cove in Crete in Oct 2011 and thought I would share my experience with you here. Daios Cove is a stunning 5* Spa Resort set in its own private beachfront location minutes from the bustling market town of Agios Nikoloas in the North East of the island. Nestling on a hillside with views that change as the daylight sun moves
28 Jan 2012 5 min read
FRED OLSEN: BOUDICCA ~ SHIP VISIT
FRED OLSEN SHIP VISIT SEPTEMBER 2011 I was recently lucky enough to be invited to visit a couple of cruise ships in dock in the UK. Naturally I jumped at the chance in order to pass valuable advice to my customers who always appreciate the inside knowledge to assist them when deciding on which cruise to book. I hope you find this information helpful and would be happy to provide a quote or f
02 Sept 2011 5 min read
SARDINIA ~ Italy's Hidden Gem
SARDINIA ~ THE EMERALD COAST Sardinia is truly a glistening Jewel in the Mediterranean and has a coastline of over 1000 kms with over 300 beaches. The north east of the Island boasts Costa Smeralda or the Emerald coast and you can understand why when you first come upon mile after mile of breathtaking talcum white beaches and seas in every imaginable shade of jade green & azure blue. The is
06 Nov 2010 5 min read
EGYPT - A Land of Plenty
Egypt... Why is it that I have visited this country more times than any other I have visited in the world? Because it is special. Every aspect of Egypt is enchanting, mesmeric and I have never received a warmer welcome than here. I first went to Egypt 20 years ago, Hurghada was no more than a handful of buildings in a small street and the beach one long stretch of sand peppered with remnant
06 Nov 2010 5 min read
CALIFORNIA DREAMIN'..
CALIFORNIA DREAMIN'... As the song goes! California has a wonderful wealth of delights and one of the best holidays I ever had.. twice! There is something to suit everyone and I tried almost everything when there in order to be able to let you, my customers utilise this information to ensure your own holiday is just as perfect. The first of my trips saw me fly into San Francisco and stay
14 Aug 2010 5 min read
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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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