Sandra Killick
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Stamford
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Hello From Me!
Thank you for visiting my webpage. My name is Sandra and I live in Stamford, a stunningly beautiful and vibrant market town in south Lincolnshire.
As a Travel Counsellor I’m here to take away the stress of organising your holiday. I’ve never been a 9 to 5 person so feel free to contact me when it suits you - I’ll work with you to fully understand what you want from your trip and take care of every detail from start to finish, so that you can focus on the other important things in your life and start your holiday relaxed.
Travel has been my life, from my early days working on a campsite in France, through living and working in Spain, Greece, Malta, India and Cuba to finally being UK based with Thomas Cook in a role that entailed travelling frequently and focusing on giving customers the best holiday ever in places as diverse as Las Vegas, Bali and Kenya, as well as the more familiar European holiday resorts.
For as long as I can remember I’ve enjoyed organising fantastic bespoke getaways for myself and others including celebratory weekends in the English countryside for 20+ people, exploring the whole length of Vietnam and a once in a lifetime private tour around Namibia. It was therefore a logical step, following the collapse of Thomas Cook, to become a Travel Counsellor and to use my knowledge and experience to help others have holidays that are just as amazing.
The hardest question for me is ‘what’s your favourite destination?’ as I’ve visited 75 countries and each has its own special charms. You can read more in my blogs but some of the most memorable moments of my travels have been micro lighting over the Victoria Falls, swimming with whale sharks in Mexico, seeing the stars in the vastness of the Kalahari and more recently going to the ends of the earth on truly incredible and life affirming expedition cruises to the Arctic and Antarctica.
You can trust me to find the trip that’s right for you, whether that’s a multi generational family holiday, a luxury cruise, a romantic city break to pop the question, the ultimate honeymoon or a ‘blow the budget’ round the world trip. Let me know your bucket list destinations and I’ll find the best way to realise those dreams. And if all you want is to chill on the beach, then I can arrange that too.
In the words of St Augustine, ‘the world is a book and those who do not travel read only a page’. Get in touch and let me plan your next travel chapter!
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Wild and Wonderful!
If you’re a lover of nature and wildlife, like myself, the obvious choice for a holiday that indulges your passion is an African safari, but there are many other places where you can see exciting wildlife and experience the wonders of nature. A personal favourite is Sri Lanka, better known perhaps for its cultural sites and beaches than wildlife, yet Yala National Park is reported to have the hig
22 Oct 2024 5 min read
Beyond words...Antarctica with HX Hurtigruten
‘Anyone who claims they can describe Antarctica, hasn’t been’. So began the welcome from our captain on MS Fridtjof Nansen as we eased out of the port of Ushuaia, bound for the vast wilderness that is Antarctica. Behind us was Argentina, where we’d explored the vibrant and colourful La Boca area, dined on steak (when in Rome…) and then woken up in the wee small hours to take the three hour flig
22 Oct 2024 5 min read
Going Solo...
Once the preserve of the young, heading off with a backpack to explore the world, solo trips are now becoming more and more popular and appealing to people of all ages. It’s not just singles who are taking these trips either. Some travel solo because they have a specific interest not shared by their partner, such as photography or golf. In other cases a major life change like redundancy can spur
28 Aug 2024 5 min read
Planning For That Big Trip
One of the reasons why I became a TC was to help people have the kind of fabulous holidays that I’ve enjoyed for years. I’m talking about holidays that can be described as a ‘once in a lifetime’ experience, but ones that you very much hope will happen more than once in your lifetime. This type of holiday doesn’t happen at the click of a mouse. This type of holiday doesn’t necessarily come ‘off
05 Apr 2023 5 min read
Namibia dream holiday
My holiday to Namibia was somehow 20 years in the making, but it was certainly well worth the wait! Having been on my first safari to Tanzania, I was hooked on the idea of seeing elsewhere in Africa and started to look around. Namibia jumped out as being somewhere quite unique, with wildlife, yes, but paired with dramatic and often otherworldly landscapes. Long story short, we planned a couple o
27 Jan 2021 5 min read
Life's Too Short To Stuff A Lemongrass....But maybe not on holiday?
Strange things have been happening during lockdown. Busy friends who normally only cook at weekends are proudly producing plump sourdough loaves midweek and friends who don’t usually see the need to cook as long as M&S ready meals exist are sharing pictures of their culinary triumphs on social media. I love cooking but some things take time and effort, so I don’t do enough when I’m busy, but one
29 May 2020 5 min read
My Big Five Safari Destinations
You hear a lot about the ‘Big Five’ in terms of safaris, where the ‘Holy Grail’ is to see lion, elephant, Cape buffalo, rhino and leopard. Whilst its technically possible to see all of those on one safari, there are of course many other animals that are exciting to see in the wild like zebra, giraffes, hippos, wildebeest and when considering a safari holiday there’s lots of things to think about,
28 May 2020 5 min read
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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.
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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