Sandi Snashall

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Pulham

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Hi, my name is Sandi, thank you for visiting my web page!

I live in Dorset near Sherborne and would love the opportunity to be your personal Travel Counsellor. I have always had a passion for foreign travel and having grown up with a Dad in the Forces I spent the first 14 years of my life living abroad, maybe this explains why it excites me helping plan wonderful holidays with my lovely clients!

Before becoming a Travel Counsellor nearly 11 years ago, my husband and I got married in Mauritius, all arranged by our own brilliant Travel Counsellor who ensured that every little detail was looked after and everything was perfect. This seamless experience, along with my passion for travel inspired me to become a Travel Counsellor myself and now I am able to offer that same personal service to my customers.

I have been lucky to travel to some incredible places in the world and returned to some of them numerous times. Some personal favourites of mine have been Thailand, USA, Mexico, Dubai, Morocco, Barbados, Cuba, Mauritius, India, Italy, Austria, Portugal, Germany, France, Spain, Greece & Lapland to name a few. I have explored these wonderful destinations by plane, train, helicopter, car, cruise ship and river cruise ship and even by camel!

As a Travel Counsellor I work from home and offer a friendly personal service giving completely independent advice as I am not tied to any one supplier. I understand that 9-5 doesn’t suit everyone and therefore I am happy to speak to you at a time which suits you best, that may be in the evening or at the weekend. If you prefer I'm always happy to discuss your travel arrangements over a coffee. I know how stressful booking your holiday can be and I want to make that experience so much more enjoyable and exciting. If you tell me your vision of the perfect holiday I will work with you until we find the best holiday for you whether that’s a city break, summer holiday or a cruise around the world. I pride myself on service and will plan your holiday as if it were my own!

Whatever your budget there is no compromise on my service and professionalism. My comprehensive service includes finding that perfect hotel for you, advising airlines of your passport information, help with visas, reserving seats on flights, online check-in, contacting hotels before arrival with requests and more.

All bookings are backed with full ATOL cover, 100% financial protection through the Travel Counsellor Trust as well as 24-hour back office support too, so if the unexpected occurs whilst you’re travelling or abroad, there’s always someone on the end of the phone to sort things out.

The world is waiting to be explored, let me help you with your travel plans!

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The Sunshine State!

The Sunshine State!

It’s been 5 years since our last trip to Florida and we thought it was time to go again! Florida is one of those places that you never get fed up with as there is so much to see and do and of course the food is fabulous! We travelled up to Gatwick the night before our flight and stayed at the Sofitel, this is our preferred hotel as you can walk through to the terminal in the morning without the n

03 Jul 2019 5   min read

My First trip to Morocco!

My First trip to Morocco!

I was very lucky to be invited by the Moroccan Tourist Board to visit Fez for three nights last week. Having never been to Morocco I was keen to see what Fes has to offer! We flew direct from London Gatwick to Fez Saiss airport with Air Arabia. The flight is just over 3 hours and flies twice a week on Wednesday and Saturday making it a perfect short break destination. The plane was comfortable an

02 May 2019 5   min read

Skiing in the Diamond of the Alps

Skiing in the Diamond of the Alps

This was our second visit to Obergurgl and having stayed higher up in the village previously we made sure that we stayed in the Edelweiss & Gurgl this time! With direct access to the slopes and the gondola only steps from the boot room it made life a lot easier! The village of Obergurgl is the highest church village in Austria at 1930m, set in the Otz Valley – close to the frontier with Italy,

07 Feb 2019 5   min read

Our Family Trip to Thailand

Our Family Trip to Thailand

Thailand is one of my favourite destinations and we have visited several times! Flying from Heathrow direct with Thai Airways we arrived at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport early in the morning and were on our way to the Banyan Tree in Bangkok. Although it is a little way out of the city, it’s within walking distance of Pat Pong night market and the Sky Train and of course tuk tuks are so cheap! We

10 Dec 2018 5   min read

Dubai!

Dubai!

It’s been ten years since we last visited Dubai and were really interested in seeing the changes that have come about since then. We travelled from Heathrow to Dubai with Virgin on the late flight that landed into Dubai at 8.25 in the morning so as not to waste the day and arrived at our hotel, designed in the style of a Sheikh’s summer residence, we were welcomed in style to Jumeirah Al Qasr i

02 Oct 2018 5   min read

Our trip to Puglia

Our trip to Puglia

Puglia for my husband’s birthday surprise! With direct flights from London Gatwick to Bari it’s only a couple of hours flight, so really easy for a short break. The heel of Italy’s boot has sandy bays, pretty coves, unspoiled villages and Greek and Roman ruins and Puglia seems to offer a taste of a more traditional Italy. Over 70% of Italy’s olive oil is produced in this region and the count

27 Aug 2018 5   min read

The Big Easy

The Big Easy

300 years ago this year the settlement of ‘La Nouvelle Orleans’ was founded and there is plenty of history to be found in this melting pot of different cultures and heritage and it’s so easy to get there with British Airways offering a direct flight from London Heathrow. With a new airport due for completion in 2019 the experience should be even better. July may not be the best month to visit NOL

27 Jul 2018 5   min read

A day on board Nautica!

A day on board Nautica!

Last week I was invited on board Oceania Cruises ship, Nautica for a tour of this fabulous ship! She was in Southampton for the day between cruising the British Isles giving us an opportunity to have a look behind the scenes. Once on board our group was treated to a glass of fizz whilst we were given a presentation by one of the team. I learned so much about the Oceania fleet and all the itiner

12 Jun 2018 5   min read

Cruising the Blue Danube with Tauck

Cruising the Blue Danube with Tauck

We have just returned from the most amazing river cruise along the Danube with Tauck Tours! Our journey began with a flight from London Gatwick directly into Budapest and we were met at the Airport by a Tauck representative holding a sign with our name on it. We were welcomed at the hotel at a dedicated desk, check in was seamless and we were soon in our room unpacking ready for the evening

15 Nov 2017 5   min read

Our long awaited trip to Cuba

Our long awaited trip to Cuba

With change coming in the very near future, I finally persuaded my husband that the time to visit Cuba was NOW! Cuba has been on my bucket list for years and with the travel rules being relaxed by the United States I wanted us to visit before the crowds arrive and the culture of the country changes to please its visitors. We travelled with Virgin directly to Havana from London Gatwick, where we

17 May 2017 5   min read

MyTC App!

MyTC App!

Our myTC app is a 'must' for any traveler! Being a Travel Counsellor means that I have access to cutting-edge technology to help me provide a fantastic service for my customers and since we launched the myTC app for all our customers, both business and leisure travelers, we have already received a great response. Our app is unique and a fantastic addition to my personal approach as your Travel

31 Mar 2017 5   min read

Paradise!

Paradise!

We are lucky enough to have visited Barbados before but it’s always great to revisit a tropical island, especially in the dark dismal winter month of November!! Our flight with British Airways was at 11.15am and we decided that rather than get up at the crack of dawn that we would treat ourselves to a pre-night stay at the Sofitel Hotel. I really would recommend this as it really started our ho

16 Jan 2017 5   min read

3 Nights on Harmony of the Seas

3 Nights on Harmony of the Seas

We have never cruised before and I thought that this would be the ideal way for my husband and I to find out all about cruising. We decided that we should share the experience with Paul’s parents, so we gave them the same trip as a Christmas present! As first time cruisers we had no idea what to expect and we were so impressed with the whole experience! We live in Dorset so it was really eas

29 Sept 2016 5   min read

US Adventure!

US Adventure!

Our US adventure began with flights with Virgin from Gatwick into Orlando. Arriving at Orlando airport is always exciting as you know that you’re already part of the magic that is Disney and Universal! Collecting our luggage was straightforward and we headed down to the car rentals desk to pick up our car. Leaving the airport can be quite nerve wracking after a long flight as everything is on t

29 Sept 2016 5   min read

What my customers say

Sandi is amazing! So lovely and bubbly, full of joy and excitement to help us book our cruise. My step Dad who paid thought she was truly wonderful and loved chatting to her and is looking to book her for his own future trips.

Melany Dunn

Weymouth

Booking with Sandi is a breeze , she understands exactly what we wish for in a holiday and gets it right every time !

Bev Cahill

Sherborne

Very helpful, would definitely get support when booking my next trip

Maria Scott

Dorchester

Sandi has been incredibly helpful in planning my holiday and I have already recommended her on social media and directly to friends who have now booked with her! My first…and only…port of call for my next trip! Thank you so much Sandi!

Carol Cole

Verwood

Sandi is just so helpful, and gives complete confidence in the advise she gives. I would always recommend her to other people. Just perfect!

Barry Coupe

Blandford

Exemplary and absolutely reliable service.

Zoe Calvert

Wareham

Sandi is always so friendly and helpful and listens to your dreams of a good holiday and she never fails to look at lots of options and we trust her. If we have any queries she never hesitates in finding out answers and solutions. We would not use anyone else now.

Colin Walker

Christchurch

Sandi is amazing, she makes travel hassle free and does everything needed, she's thoughtful and listens to what we are looking for and always comes up trumps

Claire Yates

Yeovil

Thankyou Sandi , you've made it so easy snd stress free choosing and booking.

Angela Scott

Sherborne

Sandi listened to what we wanted and has come up with an exciting programme. She has taken all the hassle out of planning and kept us informed of arrangements at every step. I’m really looking forward to the trip!

Antonia Eastman

Shaftesbury

Sandi couldn’t be more helpful. She has the patience of a great friend and has worked wonders for us. I highly recommend her to anyone who wants a super holiday - Sandi does all the work so we just have to turn up! Thanks Sandi - every moment is appreciated.

Ros Nelmes

Dorchester

Sandi has been absolutely amazing. Kept us informed from start to booking confirmation. Even when I kept changing things or asking for quotes for extras she went above and beyond to do this for us. We can’t thank her enough

Lesley Parker

Pulham

Fantastic service...

John Cook

Winfrith Newburgh

Good communication and follow up. Nice happy voice on the phone. Fair pricing for what looks like a beautiful holiday to come

Gordon Cook

Plymouth

Sandi was so lovely and helpful, going above and beyond to find us a holiday with a weeks notice. I will definitely be using Sandi again.

Bridgette Shepstone

Wincanton

Sandi was very responsive and seemed to respond even during her time off. She went above and beyond the usual service expected

Sam Umhoefer

Banbury

Sandi is always supportive very helpful and full of good ideas

Geoff Cherry

Milborne St Andrew

Sandi is always happy to help and provides the best advice on my travelling needs. Highly recommended. 10stars !!

Colin Walker

Bournemouth

Sandi was amazing! So thorough and helpful! We used her to book our honeymoon and I am recommending her to everyone I know! Amazing.

Tanya Culling

Dorchester

Sandi is the only person I’d go to, to help me book our holidays! Thank you so much for all your help!

Lauren Vass

Ferndown

Sandi has been amazingly helpful in planning, advising and generally sorting our trip to Disney.

Ella Cane-Mould

Weymouth

Sandi is just the best. she is knowledgeable, hard working, thoughtful, efficient and totally goes the extra mile. Hard to imagine ever booking a holiday through anyone else.

Iain Stewart

Christchurch

Sandi is always so very helpful and nothing is too much trouble. Receiving my holiday tickets with everything done and beautifully written out is a joy. Plus the reassurance that she is only a phone call away if you need assistance makes for an even more relaxing trip.

Jennie Veale

Dorchester

Sandi has been helpful all throughout the process of arranging our 4 week trip to New Zealand, she has made planning the trip easy and enjoyable, and knowing that she is there to sort out any issues is very reassuring. I would recommend anyone thinking of a trip to use Travel Counsellors.

Neil Bower

Bournemouth

If I could score 100 I would!

Bev Cahill

Sherborne

Sandi takes personal responsibility for the itinerary and is a joy to deal with!

Brett Dorney

Templecombe

Amazing! Thought of everything right down to vaccines, travel insurance and personal activities.

Verity Pitman

Dorchester

Sandi is so helpful and understanding which makes it all worth it, it takes most of the stress away from the start.

Michael White

Sherborne

Extremely helpful and listened to my requests.

James Murray

Poole

Sandi is so helpful and always comes back straight away to any queries we might have regarding our booking. She is so lovely to deal with!

Jane Popperwell

Ringwood

I don’t usually respond to these but Sandi always makes a special effort and is worth every bit of 10/10!

Zoe Calvert

Wareham

She’s brilliant, I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her!

Sarah Talbot

Dorchester

For many years I have used a Travel Agent for my travel arrangements and with good success. However when I made contact with Sandi Snashall I feel the ease in which my trip to Canada was sorted was more personal and I would recomend her to my friends and family in the future

David Dobbins

Sturminster Newton

Sandi was really helpful, friendly and happy to answer any questions that I had. A very professional service, even contacting me with an answer on the day she was on holiday herself!

Amanda Froud

Verwood

Sandi was able to answer all my questions and has put together s great package for the holiday to Canada in January 2018. I would have no hesitation in recommending Sandi to anyone.

Clive Gibbins

Bournemouth

Sandi was really helpful on booking our holiday as this will be a once in a lifetime chance to go there with the kids at the perfect age. Sandi gave us all the information we needed ,and more, and also booked all excursions such as snow mobiles and husky sleigh rides. Very much appreciated all the hard work Sandi put in.

Michael White

Sherborne

Sandi helped us book the trip of a lifetime to Austria for my mother's 60th Birthday. Her manner is always professional, enthusiastic and expertly helpful. She has such experience and simply thinks of everything! To have all transfers and tickets, etc catered for was such a stress reliever and to know that rather than sitting in phone queues, if we had a query about anything at all, Sandi was at the end of the phone. Our apartment was beautiful well situated and the flight was efficiently run with friendly transfers awaiting us at each end. She sent all our documentation and even managed to change the entire holiday at a whim when my poor step-dad realised an operation would render him unable to go on the first dates we had booked and paid for. Like having a PA! I recommend Sandi and her holiday and travel services absolutely and am already using her services for the next trip!

Emma Friendship-Kilburn

Dorchester

Sandi was really helpful and gave us loads of info, it was also reassuring to book our holiday with someone who had actually been to the country!!!

Tracey Carter

Poole

Sandi organised a complicated package to Austria for me. When I had to cancel at the last minute due to personal reasons, Sandi handled it expertly, recovering much of the cost for me. She then rebooked the same package for another date. I am very impressed. Thank you Sandi.

Stephen Burke

Ellesmere Port

Sandi has made the planning and booking of our short break so easy and all we have had to do is get excited. I am more than happy to recommend her.

Zoe Calvert

Dorset

We wanted a long weekend in Morocco on a low budget and Sandi managed to find us a rustic little riad in the heart of the old city of Marrakech. The riad was perfectly located just a short distance from the main square. It was very authentic, basic and clean and perfectly matched to our requirements. It was the first time we have been to Morocco and with it being a totally different culture in a big bustling city, it was reassuring to know that Sandi was at the end of the phone should we have encountered any problems. It was my birthday while I was away and I was delighted when we arrived to find flowers, fruit and a birthday cake had been organised by Sandi. We are still reeling from such a fabulous authentic Moroccan experience at such good value that went way beyond our expectations. Furthermore, we received our travel pack way in advance of our holiday containing all the documentation we needed including flight details and transfers, so no last minute hassle printing boarding passes and vouchers. Travel Counsellors give you peace of mind when travelling and also find the best deals and source the nicest locations. We are looking forward to our next holiday in Sorrento in May. Thank you Sandi.

Deborah Nickless

Sturminster Newton

Words are way too less to explain the impeccable service we had. Your professional and prompt service was just excellent from the allocated seats on the plane to the towels on the beach loungers. Thanks once again Sandi, can not wait to our next trip (!!!)

Christophe Aertssen

Holywood UK

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