Paul Sharp

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Adventure Travel
Private Tours
Honeymoons
City Break
Safari
Touring

I'm based in

Newcastle-Upon-Tyne

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Unlike agents that only offer brochure package holidays, I can tailor any travel experience specifically for you

I am Paul Sharp, your personal Travel Counsellor, specialising in premium leisure travel from my base in Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne.

I have worked in travel since the mid‑1990s and have visited more than 60 countries worldwide. From climbing the Sydney Harbour Bridge and kayaking in Vietnam to iconic rail journeys through Canada, my own travels give me first‑hand insight into the very best experiences. I have relaxed on powder‑white beaches in Mauritius, the Maldives, the Caribbean and Zanzibar, tracked wildlife on safari in Kenya and South Africa, explored rainforests in Thailand and discovered countless gems across Europe, Africa and the USA.

My expertise is creating seamless, tailor‑made holidays for discerning travellers who value quality, personal service and attention to detail. Whether you are looking for an indulgent beach escape, a special‑occasion multi‑centre itinerary, a luxury city break or a once‑in‑a‑lifetime adventure, I will design a trip that is crafted just for you.

You are always at the heart of what I do. I take time to understand your tastes, preferences and travel style, then curate options that genuinely fit. I am completely independent, so I am not driven by targets or preferred suppliers. My sole focus is what is right for you. Every element of your trip is handpicked and can be booked with full financial protection for complete peace of mind. I can book all major tour operators too, so the choice is yours

Working with me removes the hassle and uncertainty of planning a premium holiday. There is no need to scroll through endless websites or fit around rigid agency opening hours. I offer a truly personal, flexible service and am available at times that suit you, offering expert guidance from our first conversation until you return home.

If you are ready to start planning your next luxury escape, I would love to help. Get in touch by phone or email from the comfort of your home and let us begin designing a trip that you will remember for all the right reasons.

I look forward to hearing from you.

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A Slow, Soulful Escape at Wine & Books By the Sea, Portugal

Portugal

Honeymoons

Wellness

Couples

Families

LGBTQ+ Friendly

Beach

Adults-only

A Slow, Soulful Escape at Wine & Books By the Sea, Portugal

There are some places that quietly reset your rhythm, where the days unfold at just the right pace and every detail feels thoughtfully considered. I was recently invited to stay as a guest at Wine & Books By the Sea to get a flavour of the property and the area. Set on the Algarve coast and this was exactly that kind of escape: a blend of coastal calm, soulful food, wellness, and a genuine sense

25 Sept 2026 7   min read

Antigua & Barbuda: Beaches, Flavours And Barefoot Luxury

Antigua

Honeymoons

Couples

Families

Beach

Adults-only

Antigua & Barbuda: Beaches, Flavours And Barefoot Luxury

Some places feel like a reward the moment you arrive. Antigua and Barbuda is one of those rare destinations: a twin-island gem where the sea shifts from turquoise to blue-black, the hills roll in velvety green, and every cove seems to promise your new favourite beach. Along with 20 other Travel Counsellors, I recently spent a week on a top performers incentive trip, moving between some of the isl

30 Jun 2026 11   min read

Riding the Rails and Rockies: My Journey Through Western Canada

Train Travel

Canada

Active Holidays

Touring

Riding the Rails and Rockies: My Journey Through Western Canada

If you have ever dreamt of snow-dusted peaks, turquoise lakes and one of the world’s great train journeys, Western Canada is the place that turns those dreams into reality. I went on a brilliant educational trip taking in Calgary, Banff, the legendary Rocky Mountaineer, Vancouver and Whistler, and I am more excited than ever to help clients experience this part of the world for themselves. Here is

26 May 2026 9   min read

A Tale of Two Indias: From the Golden Triangle to Kerala’s Coast

India

Private Tours

Couples

Groups

LGBTQ+ Friendly

Solo Travellers

A Tale of Two Indias: From the Golden Triangle to Kerala’s Coast

India is not one destination, it is many. In the north, imperial cities, mighty forts and marble mausoleums tell the story of the Mughal and Rajput empires. In the south, life slows to the rhythm of palm trees, fishing boats and ancient backwater villages. Experience diverse India within a single trip with thoughtful pacing, carefully chosen accommodation and private guiding throughout, it is a ro

26 May 2026 9   min read

Budapest & Beyond: From Urban Oasis To Fairytale Castle

Couples

Groups

Solo Travellers

Hungary

City Break

Budapest & Beyond: From Urban Oasis To Fairytale Castle

Do you ever come back from a trip and ask "why have I not been there sooner?" In late November 2025 I was invited to go to Budapest and it blew me away. Check out my blog detailing my wonderful weekend in Hungary's beautiful Capital city

22 May 2026 9   min read

Beyond Marrakech: Cosmopolitan Casablanca & a Luxurious Atlantic Retreat

Wellness

Couples

Solo Travellers

Morocco

Beach

City Break

Touring

Beyond Marrakech: Cosmopolitan Casablanca & a Luxurious Atlantic Retreat

Morocco: a North African jewel where Atlantic waves meet Mediterranean light. A true crossroads of cultures, it blends Arab, Berber and European influences from France, Spain and Portugal into something completely unique. While Marrakech remains popular, where else can you discover?

22 May 2026 5   min read

Athens, Islands & the Peloponnese: A Sophisticated Greek Escape

Greece

Yachts

Couples

Solo Travellers

Beach

City Break

Touring

Athens, Islands & the Peloponnese: A Sophisticated Greek Escape

Greece is so much more than a classic island escape. For travellers who love stylish city breaks and unspoilt coastlines, combining Athens with the nearby Athens Riviera, Cape Sounio, Aegina and the Peloponnese creates a wonderfully balanced Greek getaway. Think mornings wandering ancient streets and elegant neighbourhoods, afternoons by the sea, and evenings spent lingering over incredible food

22 May 2026 6   min read

Amsterdam: the perfect European weekend for premium leisure travellers

Couples

Groups

LGBTQ+ Friendly

Solo Travellers

Netherlands

City Break

Amsterdam: the perfect European weekend for premium leisure travellers

With frequent direct flights from many UK airports, you can be wandering alongside the canals in around an hour, making it an ideal Friday to Sunday city break without touching your annual leave. If you prefer to travel by rail, high-speed services such as Eurostar, taking under four hours from London, add a relaxed and eco-conscious way to arrive right in the heart of the city.

20 May 2026 5   min read

Vibrant Vietnam

Vietnam

Adventure Travel

Cycling Holidays

Sustainability

Beach

City Break

Touring

Vibrant Vietnam

I am an Asia super fan, I literally never tire of it and Vietnam is high up there with my favourite destinations in the region. From Hanoi’s old streets to Halong Bay’s limestone peaks, Vietnam is a country that stays with you long after you return home. Let me introduce you to this breath-taking destination from a trip I took myself.

20 May 2026 5   min read

Ras al Khaimah - the UAE done differently

Ras al Khaimah - the UAE done differently

Great value winter sun destination for families, active groups and beach lovers alike

20 May 2026 4   min read

Cyprus in Style: From Spa Serenity to Private Pool Luxury

Cyprus

Honeymoons

Couples

Families

LGBTQ+ Friendly

Multi-Generational Travel

Beach

Cyprus in Style: From Spa Serenity to Private Pool Luxury

Cyprus is one of those places that seems made for slow, luxurious holidays: golden light, soft sea breezes and a relaxed Mediterranean rhythm that gently encourages you to switch off. On this trip, I combined two very special stays with time exploring both Old Paphos and Kato Paphos, creating a week that blended spa serenity, coastal glamour and authentic Cypriot charm. My journey began with four

20 May 2026 5   min read

Golden bays, granite peaks and Sardinian soul: my week in Northern Sardinia

Italy

Yachts

Couples

Groups

Solo Travellers

Beach

City Break

Touring

Golden bays, granite peaks and Sardinian soul: my week in Northern Sardinia

When I was offered to join an escorted tour to Northern Sardinia, staying in the pretty village of San Pantaleo, I jumped at the chance. Not having been to Sardinia since the early 90s, over eight days I re-discovered emerald bays, medieval towns, island hopping by boat and the quiet charm of traditional Sardinian life. Here is how the week unfolded, day by day.

20 May 2026 10   min read

Hidden Spain: My Educational Journey Through Thermal Monasteries, Wine & Storybook Towns

Spain

Wellness

Couples

Groups

LGBTQ+ Friendly

Solo Travellers

Touring

Hidden Spain: My Educational Journey Through Thermal Monasteries, Wine & Storybook Towns

I was invited on a hosted educational trip with Sunvil Holidays who specialise in handcrafted holidays to lesser-known places, to explore a quieter, more authentic side of Spain. Over six days I travelled through the heart of Castilla y León and into the lesser‑known countryside near Brihuega, staying in beautifully restored historic buildings with modern thermal spas, discovering local food and w

20 May 2026 8   min read

What my customers say

Totally amazing experience. We book this holiday last minute, and all the stress was taken out of it. The app that Paul supplied makes everything so easy.

Gordon Lea

Washington

I have already recommended Paul to my friends, as it makes life much easier arranging a holiday with Paul around!

Amanda Love

Newcastle Upon Tyne

Amazing service from Paul as I had 3 or 4 options and didn't really know what I wanted to do. He came up with them all, and then I went back and asked him to pull together a hybrid of 2 options and a change one hotel. An amazing holiday that exactly matched what I didn't even know I initially wanted - Perfect!

Amanda Graham

Newcastle Upon Tyne

Always a great and thorough service from Paul. Thanks again for your help.

Lianne Knotts

Newcastle Upon Tyne

Great service as usual. Very pleasant, helpful and professional

David White

Whitley Bay

Such friendly and efficient service. Totally faultless! Already recommended to friends

Alison Kirkwood

Newcastle Upon Tyne

Paul has been great; very accommodating and flexible with our requests, and always came back to us really quickly. I have already recommended him

Rebecca Petchell

Newcastle Upon Tyne

Paul offered a very friendly and comprehensive service. Prompt replies and overall listened to our requirements and delivered a package that met all our needs

Christine Hudspith

Newcastle Upon Tyne

I always trust Paul to arrange our business travel. It fills me with reassurance that everything will run smoothly and thus leave me able to focus on the job

Jane Pedersen

Morpeth

Paul has been absolutely brilliant. He helped me look into options that hadn’t thought of. Booking our holiday with Paul has given me great peace of mind. Great service. Thanks Paul.

Clare Betts

Norwich

What an amazing city break to Amsterdam! Paul listened to what we needed, giving us plenty of options to look at we wouldn’t have previously considered. As a single parent traveller it is great to know someone is there should anything be needed before, during or after the holiday. Highly recommend

Rebecca Smart

York

Paul has been amazing. Really helpful and listened to what I wanted to find the perfect option. He was also very responsive and nothing was too much trouble. Would highly recommend

Sian Coles

North Shields

I have used Paul's services many times and so have my family. I have passed Paul's details on to many of my friends who have also received a fantastic reliable service on many trips.

Katy Frizzell

Northampton

Paul was able to narrow down my search area and find options that I had not considered. The process was straightforward, and Paul was able to easily change the details as I made changes to dates, etc. As a result, I am really happy with the final option and am very much looking forward to the holiday.

Lisa Richardson

Northampton

Excellent personal service

Janet Fay

Newcastle upon Tyne

Paul was extremely friendly, personable and always happy to accommodate changes that we wanted throughout the process of booking our trip. This is the second time we’ve used him because the service is 5*

Rachel Buckley

Newcastle upon Tyne

Paul has been exceptional with his customer service and was extremely prompt in answering questions and enquiries in a timely manner. Its been a pleasure booking our milestone family trip with Paul!

Harveen Sethi

Brampton, Ontario

I would score Paul 11 if it were possible! From first enquiry to walking through the front door after a trip, Paul is on hand to ensure all is well and when it’s not he does everything he can to fix. And what a lovely touch having a postcard waiting to welcome us home. I would recommend him without hesitation.

Jane Upton

Northampton

Paul went above and beyond to make our trip one to remember. He also was was very supportive when my travel companion took ill and helped rearrange our itinerary - nothing was too much trouble. Thank you Paul

Wilma Brown

Bedlington

This is the 3rd time I've asked Paul to look for a holiday for us and he's always done a great job. He always finds us something interesting!

Catherine James

Newcastle Upon Tyne

Paul was very supportive and attentive from the word go, we had a previous bad experience booking travel elsewhere, so we were nervous of a number of things, Paul was patient and did a great job finding us a fabulous holiday, we will definitely be using his services again. Many Thanks Paul

Andrew Jeanes

Bridgwater

Paul is fantastic. Diligent, attentive, fast and efficient

David Grant

Godalming

We hadn't been on holiday for 7 years, so we were nervous about travelling abroad. Paul put our minds at peace and took all the stress away with great suggestions and created the best holiday.

Natalie Jones

Stamford, Lincolnshire

Great experience Paul - many thanks for coordinating my flights for me. You made things so much easier

Adrian Jones

Macclesfield

Very friendly and knowledgeable. Will definitely use again in the future!

Susan Lampard

Surrey

Paul Sharp is just fantastic in every way. I’d honestly not book a holiday without him. Good listener so you get the experience you want, gets to know you over time and remembers what you like. Affordable and can hit tricky budgets. Excellent partnerships with companies abroad. And exceptional care when you are on holiday, checking you are ok and helping out if things go wrong. Just awesome

Victoria Angel

Newcastle Upon Tyne

Always excellent service- every aspect of the trip worked out and the best deal found. It gives a real feeling of confidence to have Travel Counsellors plan my trips and find me the best plan.

Susanne Rogers

Leicester

Paul has consistently gone over and above for our family holidays. Despite our ever changing needs and wishes he has always come up with amazing options and been extremely patient. We cannot recommend and thank him enough

Kathryn Stepto

Crickhowell, Powys

Paul does a great job in finding just exactly what I want. I feel confident & comfortable in the knowledge that I am not being scammed by booking it myself online & that if I need any help I only have to call or email Paul. Great service which I really appreciate.

Fiona Reilly

Surrey

Paul Sharp was brilliant at helping me organise my travel plans for my career break. He listened to what I wanted to do and also gave me really helpful guidance and practical advice. He seems to be a limitless fountain of knowledge! He helped me narrow down loads of options and found hotels and flights which met my very specific travel needs. I would highly recommend him!

Paul Taylor

Forest Hall, Newcastle upon Tyne

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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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