Phil Randle
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Boldon
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Your Disney and Universal Expert!
Hi everyone and welcome to my personal Travel Counsellors webpage!
Fun fact: loading this up is your first step towards creating lifelong memories and the best holidays that you've ever been on.
That's a pretty big claim and I'm sure there were a few eyes being rolled and some sceptical tutting, but helping you experience things that stay with you forever is why I started on this journey, it's my passion and what all of the Travel Counsellors team and suppliers fully buy in to. Caring about you and your travel companions more than you ever thought a travel agent or tour operator possibly could is what makes the business viable.
If you're the kind of person that loves to research, plan & book everything themselves then why not challenge me to see if I can do better? If you don't know where to start, where you want to go, or even what a passport is then I can help with all of that. Use my expertise as little or as much as you want, and if I don't know the answer then I'll ask one of the thousands of colleagues or suppliers I have that are living, working & travelling all across the world. That's the great thing about being a Travel Counsellor - I'm totally independent. You're all different, with unique personalities and things that make you tick so I can use that to match your desires up with the perfect holiday. Remember that whatever your budget, whatever your circumstances, whatever you class as luxury, I will create trips that are for YOU at amazing value.
I can create your two-week summer beach holidays, city breaks, honeymoons, cruises, stag/hen parties, road trips, safaris, back-packing, Kilimanjaro climbs, a hotel in Newport for a random FA Cup 3rd round tie and everything in between. However, if it's Disney/Universal/Orlando related then I'll be extra excited on your behalf. I'm an Ambassador for both Disney and Universal here at Travel Counsellors, if there's something I don't know about holidays to those then it's not worth knowing and I will make sure you have the best holiday possible,
Now a little bit about me. I love to be methodical and plan everything. If a spreadsheet can be made to assist then you can bet your bottom dollar I'll be creating one. This mentality has been fully invested in becoming a Travel Counsellor and should give you the confidence that each part of your itinerary is there for a very well-considered reason.
In my spare time I operate a personal chauffeur service for my two wonderful kids to ensure they never miss any of their activities. You may hear me question how often the car needs filling with diesel but watching them train and play for their grassroots teams is probably my 'happy place'. As a family, we love to travel, anything from a Spanish all-inclusive, Orlando theme parks or to sporting events and gigs. We recently transformed a room within our house into a pub including a big screen, memorabilia and dart board where we spend a lot of time with our friends whilst losing to our 10-year old at darts with ever increasing regularity.
My contact details can be found on this page and I can make myself available whenever suits. Want to talk holidays after you've put the kids to bed, not a problem. Fancy meeting for a brew and cake whilst going over your requirements - champion!
Let's do this.
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Life On Board The Disney Fantasy: My First Cruise To The Norwegian Fjords
I’ll be honest: before I stepped on board the Disney Fantasy I had one big question in my head: “What do you actually do all day on a cruise?” Is there enough to keep you entertained, especially on sea days? Is it all just eating and staring at the sea? I was determined to find out for myself. Spoiler alert: I did not even scratch the surface. Disney Cruise Line has the Navigator App, which li
20 May 2026 5 min read
Santa's Lapland - Part 2
We wandered into the ‘village’ with a visit to Santa’s Post Office, visiting some shops that were honestly like walking into Wandering Oaken’s Trading Post from frozen (Yoo Hoo, big summer blow out!) and pulling kids around various little hills to sled down. After a pit stop at the local pub for a pint and some hot chocolates, with its log fire and authentic Finnish feel, we crashed and had to hav
16 Jan 2025 5 min read
Santa's Magic - Part 1
We have just had a Christmas like no other, as my family and I spent a magical festive build up in Lapland! There are a few variations of the Santa’s Lapland trip and we experienced the 3 night Santa’s Magic package, flying from Newcastle. They offer both shorter and longer versions, running from various airports across the UK on different dates across the festive period, and also a fancier versi
16 Jan 2025 5 min read
The Start of the Adventure
How do you cram 6 months of leaving full-time employment & a steady wage, starting your own business, having to find clients from scratch, learn new systems, follow an intense training & induction program, successes & failures all into one blog post without it being so long that none of you can be bothered to read it? We’re about to find out! Without wanting to sound like a winner at every award
28 Nov 2024 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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