Paul Westhead
I'm based in
Urmston
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So why do my customers choose to book a holiday through me? They enjoy entrusting their precious holiday plans with a travel professional whose number one priority is doing the right thing. Taking the time to find the right holiday for them, providing full financial protection, independent advice, around the clock support and having an accessible, single point of contact throughout. Also having all those tasks from online flight check-ins to hotel special requests taken care of for them.
I was hooked on travel at an early age following my first overseas holiday to Majorca. I went on to achieve a university degree in Tourism Management followed by many years of experience working at various travel companies in sales and marketing roles. I have also been running my own travel business since 2016 so have plenty of knowledge to share.
The core of my business is organising bespoke, multicentre tailor-made travel experiences across the world. I create itineraries to meet customers unique requirements and dreams and can include everything from flights, accommodation, transfers from airport to hotel or hotel to hotel, cruises, car-hire and all those memorable experiences to enjoy. As I work with a number of Destination Management Companies who are based in resort, they can share plenty of local knowledge and expertise when I’m organising my client’s trips.
I have enjoyed many travel experiences myself, ranging from an around the world trip exploring Thailand, Singapore, Australia, Hawaii and the US mainland to travelling across the length and breadth of mainland Spain and Portugal by rail. I have also visited destinations including the Balearic and Canary Islands, Morocco, Sardinia, Sicily, the Italian Mainland, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Malta, Turkey, Germany, Belgium and have also travelled onboard cruises.
My business is backed by the fantastic Travel Counsellors head office support team who provide a 24 hour duty office, the latest technology to search thousands of travel suppliers and also the handy MyTC app. Plus access to accommodation reviews and recommendations from my network of other Travel Counsellors.
I'm available for an informal, no pressure chat about your travel plans and once you've booked I will be available to help and give you advice until you travel, so the only thing you need to worry about is what to pack!
Thank you for visiting my webpage and I look forward to hearing from you soon.
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My Stay at Iberostar Selection Lanzarote Park & Playa Blanca
I have recently come back from a stay at Iberostar Selection Lanzarote Park in Playa Blanca, having last visited the area approximately 3 years ago.
20 Feb 2026 5 min read
Tantalising Tunisia
We flew to Enfidha airport in approximately 3 hours and then took a private transfer to the hotel with a journey time of around 30 minutes. We stayed at the Iberostar Selection Kantaoui Bay located on an amazing stretch of beach with soft white sand. The hotel offers top class amenities and a diverse range of dining options. It’s ideally suited to families, friends, couples and solo travellers a
22 Nov 2024 5 min read
Tropical Thailand
We flew to Phuket with Singapore Airlines via Singapore on an A350 Airbus which offers business, premium economy and economy class. The aircraft had great inflight entertainment and the friendly crew offered plentiful drinks, snacks, and meals. Flight time of approx 13 hours to Singapore and then a connecting flight of 1 hour 30 mins to Phuket. I’d arranged a private airport transfer to the resor
18 Apr 2023 5 min read
Idyllic Isla Canela!
During the June’22 half term holiday we discovered a part of Spain we had never visited before, Isla Canela on the Costa de la Luz. The island is located close to the border with Portugal and the nearest airport is Faro in Portugal. We hired a car at the airport to make the 1-hour journey. Isla Canela is a peaceful island found in Andalucía’s most western point. The north is covered by wetlands,
14 Jun 2022 5 min read
Magnificent Madeira
During the Easter 2022 holidays, we stayed on the Portuguese island of Madeira. After the approx. 3 ½ hour flight, our transfer driver collected us from arrivals to take us on the 25-minute journey to our hotel on the edge of Funchal city centre. During the journey one of the first things that we noticed is how lush and green the island is compared to the not too distant Canary Islands. Funchal,
27 Apr 2022 5 min read
Fabulous Fuerteventura!
During the February 2022 half term, we visited the Spanish Canary Island of Fuerteventura for 7 nights. After the 4-hour flight, we collected our hire car and headed 1 hour south to the area of Jandia, near the town of Morro Jable. The area boasts fine, long sandy beaches, which certainly rival the Caribbean and staggering volcanic scenery. Plus, lighthouses, historical buildings and nature rese
25 Feb 2022 5 min read
Beautiful Barrosa Beach!
During the October 2021 half term, we enjoyed a five-night holiday to the Costa de la Luz, Spain on the Atlantic coast. We flew to Seville, collected our hire car and drove for 1 hour 30 minutes to Playa de La Barrosa, which in my opinion is one of the nicest beaches in Spain. Very clean, nice sand and plenty of space! It has received so many awards, including the Ecoplaya (green beach) flag, the
04 Nov 2021 5 min read
Mini cruise onboard Independence of the Seas - August 2018
In August 2018 we embarked on a 3-night, full board mini cruise onboard the ship Independence of the Seas. Sailing out of Southampton the ship called at Zeebrugge with access to the lovely Belgium town of Bruges and the French port of Le Havre with trips available to the city of Paris. The ship has undergone a massive refurbishment with new features including an onboard Sky Pad, a virtual reali
05 Sept 2018 5 min read
Ibiza - June 2018
In June 2018 we visited the Balearic Island of Ibiza. We decided to stay in two different parts of the island, firstly for three nights in San Antonio on the western side, a place we have visited many times before and secondly for four nights in Cala Llonga on the eastern side. In San Antonio we stayed at the Blau Park, which is in a fantastic, quiet location right on the seafront. The hotel g
09 Jul 2018 5 min read
Puerto Mogan, Gran Canaria - Easter 2018.
During the Easter 2018 holidays we enjoyed a sunny seven-night holiday to the Canary Island of Gran Canaria. We stayed in the lovely resort of Puerto Mogan which is roughly a 45-minute drive from the airport. We have visited Puerto Mogan on a few previous occasions from the nearby resort of Puerto Rico and knew we would like to have a holiday here. In the resort you will find a nice horseshoe s
16 Apr 2018 5 min read
Thailand Tour 2018
In March 2018, I was one of the lucky Travel Counsellors to go on a seven-day trip to Thailand. Our trip included overnight stays in the vibrant city of Bangkok, the beach resort of Hua Hin and along the banks of the River Kwai. We flew to Bangkok via Dubai from Manchester Airport with Emirates onboard the Airbus A380. The onboard experience was excellent as you could sit back and enjoy up to 3
16 Mar 2018 5 min read
Magical Marrakesh
In February 2018 we took a three-night break to Marrakesh in Morocco. We wanted time to relax, but to also experience the city itself. We therefore opted for two nights all-inclusive in a hotel roughly 6kms outside the city, followed by one night in a Riad, a traditional Moroccan house in the old town. The first two nights we stayed at the recently opened Be Live Experience Hotel. The hotel is
21 Feb 2018 5 min read
Tossa de Mar
During the August 2017 holidays, we took a seven-night holiday to Tossa de Mar with friends on the Spanish Costa Brava. With a flight time of two hours and a resort transfer time of 30 minutes, its perfect for families with young children. We stayed on a half board basis at the hotel Costa Brava. The food at the hotel is great with a wide selection to suit all tastes. The children particularly
12 Sept 2017 5 min read
Dusseldorf July 2017
During July 2017 we enjoyed a 2-night city break to the German city of Dusseldorf and stayed with some friends, who live in the Hamm area of the city. The flight time from Manchester was just over an hour. During our first evening, we visited an area called MedienHafen, which is the harbour area of the city. An area which has been redeveloped and is filled with architecture, restaurants, bars a
12 Jul 2017 5 min read
Sunny Stalis in Crete - June 17
For the June’17 half term holidays we took a 7-night holiday to the Greek island of Crete. We stayed in the resort of Stalis which is roughly a 30-minute drive from Heraklion airport. We stayed at the very friendly Hotel Anastasia on a half board basis in a family room which sleeps up to 4. The room was perfect as it has a main bedroom and a separate smaller room for children. The room had a la
28 Jun 2017 5 min read
Easter on the Algarve
During the Easter holidays, we took a 7-night break to the Algarve in Portugal. We choose the resort of Albufeira which is roughly a 40-minute drive from Faro airport. We stayed at the Roca Belmonte Apartments on a self-catered basis in a 2-bedroom apartment. The complex is only small with approximately 19 rooms. Our room had been recently renovated and we were extremely satisfied with our cho
19 May 2017 5 min read
Sunny Costa Del Sol - June'16
For the June 2016 half term holidays we decided to take an eight night break to the sunny Costa del Sol. We choose the resort of Benalmadena which is roughly a 15 minute drive from Malaga airport. We stayed at the recently refurbished Hotel Sirocco on a half board basis and were pleased to have the sea view room we requested. The room also offered great views over the hotel garden which was a n
20 Dec 2016 5 min read
Costa Brava and Barcelona - July 2016
For our summer holiday this year we decided to go to the Costa Brava and stayed in the resort of Malgrat de Mar which attracts a wide range of nationalities. We stayed at the recently refurbished Rosa Nautica hotel on a full board basis, which is located directly opposite the beach and close to the old town area of Malgrat. The hotel has a small outdoor pool so easy to keep the children under c
19 Dec 2016 5 min read
Cornwall – October 2016
After deciding whether to stay in the UK or go abroad for the October ‘16 half term we opted to take a trip down to Cornwall as we enjoyed our visit there in the summer of 2011. We stayed at White Acres Holiday Park, a short drive inland from the popular resort of Newquay. The site is great for families with facilities including an indoor pool, playgrounds and activities for children during the
08 Nov 2016 5 min read
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