Sarah Todd
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Travel isn’t just my passion—it’s my life.
With 40 years in the travel industry, I’ve had the privilege of designing unforgettable holiday experiences for clients around the world.
As a Travel Counsellor I have the expertise of a whole host of wonderful travel partners across the globe, and together we have tips and touches that can really enhance your holiday experience, making you memories that will last a lifetime.
A little bit about me.....
I got the travel bug in my late teens and took off for a year motoring across Australia in a beaten-up old VW campervan.
I then spent six months backpacking around Thailand, Malaysia, Borneo, Laos, Bali, Singapore and Sri Lanka which was an incredible experience.
I am also extremely proud to say that I worked in Disneyworld, and while I was there I was lucky enough to take trips to California, New York and New Orleans and also down to the Caribbean Islands, Bahamas, and Mexico - and of course I know Florida like the back of my hand!
People always ask which country is the best that I've visited, and I always give them my 'Top 4' as they all have different reasons for being so awesome and they all have a very special place in my heart...
New Zealand for the sheer breath-taking beauty of South Island. Grenada for that little sparkling gem of an island in an already stupidly beautiful Caribbean. Iceland for its surreal landscape, pure air and magical twilight that really does make you question your very existence, and Kenya for a night I will never forget at Treetops Lodge where I was incredibly lucky to stay in the same room where Queen Elizabeth stayed when she visited as a Princess and left as Queen.
I look forward to hearing from you and discussing your next travel plans, I am always happy to chat through thoughts and ideas about any country so please do not hesitate to give me a call or drop me an email.
With very best wishes & happy travels,
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If you fancy a bit of Annecy......
For a short getaway I can highly recommend a visit to the beautiful French town of Annecy situated on the shores of the beautifully serene Lake Annecy. With flights from the UK taking under 1.5hrs and then a short hop from Geneva Airport - it is the perfect destination for a short 3 or 4 night stay. This gives you plenty of time to explore the cobbled streets and winding canals of the Old Town as
13 Sept 2024 5 min read
Girls Weekend: Villa with Private Pool
There is nothing quite like a battery recharge! This time we headed to the beautiful Majorcan sunshine for some girly chats, a good old fashioned romance novel in hand! We hired a car from Palma as our villa was right up in the North in the beautiful countryside, with only goats and chickens for neighbours! We stocked up at the local market for our 5 days of bliss - lots of fruit, salads (we decid
12 Aug 2024 5 min read
Norway in a nutshell... (Waterfalls, Mountains, Glaciers & Fjords).
Is it possible to see the very best of Norway in just 5 days? The answer is YES! We started our Road Trip in the beautiful city of Alesund and after a quick tour of the city we waved farewell and headed off to our first stop at Nordfjord where we took the Cable Car to the top of Hoven Mountain travelling 1011 metres above sea level in just 5 minutes - and what a view (I call it 'emotional scenery
12 Aug 2024 5 min read
Wonderful, Wonderful Copenhagen.... (a 7 hour whistle-stop tour)!
If you are short on time, it is possible to visit this beautiful city in just one day. We made our way from Kastrup Airport by taxi and explored on foot beginning with The Little Mermaid statue and walking along the waterfront through the many parks, passing statues, architecture, and palaces and finishing our tour with a meal at one of the numerous restaurants along the canal at colourful Nyhavn.
12 Aug 2024 5 min read
The Lisbon Coast....
What a terrific place for a two-centre break, combining the dramatic coastline of South West Portugal with some exploration time in lovely Lisbon - it really is the perfect partnership! We based ourselves in Cascais (pronounced Kash-Kise) which is an easy 25 minute taxi ride from Lisbon Airport. It's laid-back luxury steeped in history, with a fabulous marina and pretty winding side-streets full o
21 Sept 2023 5 min read
Surprisingly Split!
I was so impressed with Split - perfect for a 2 or 3 night romantic break! A labyrinth of old city streets with cafes and restaurants spilling out into the square, bursting with architecture and history with ruins dating back to the Roman Empire. We found a fantastic little restaurant in the heart of it all and then spent the rest of the evening just wandering - taking in the sights and the smel
18 Sept 2019 5 min read
Having it all in Hvar....
Well what can I say about Hvar? Even ''breathtakingly beautiful' doesn't seem to do it justice! This place has beauty and personality in huge doses. Hvar Town with its cobbled streets and maze of alleys holding surprises around every corner. It's hilltop fortress and 13th Century walls are in stark contrast to the shiny new super yachts anchored up in the harbour. It's chilled and relaxed during
18 Sept 2019 5 min read
The Best of Bruges...
Bruges is a quaint little 'toy town' steeped in history and just perfect for a short break at any time of year. It's laid-back and relaxed and you can while away the days wandering through the maze of cobbled streets for a spot of window shopping and then stop off at one of the many street stalls selling hot Belgian waffles (yum)! How about hiring a bike for an afternoon - a great way to get
12 Mar 2019 5 min read
The wonderful world of Disneyland Paris.....
For a 'fun packed' short break with (or without) kids then this is the place to be.... We took the direct Eurostar for a 3 night trip from the beautiful St. Pancras station - this takes you straight to Disney and is the perfect way to travel ''stress free''! Disney is not only for the little ones but there is also plenty to occupy the 'big kids' too. There are two parks (Disneyland Park and
12 Mar 2019 5 min read
The Spirit of Iceland....
Iceland, it’s not a destination – it is an adventure! It may be freezing cold in the winter but the beautiful Icelandic people will give you the very warmest of welcomes. The air is clean and crisp and every gust of unforgiving wind will feel like it’s blowing away any troubles you may have. The Icelanders have a pride in their island and an appreciation of the great things they have rather tha
12 Mar 2019 5 min read
Lapland...the land of make believe.
There are no words in the English Dictionary that can describe the beauty of this enchanting part of Finland, and until you experience it for yourself you will never know. We stayed in Rovaniemi, just inside the Arctic Circle, and at -20 degrees it made it even more breath-taking (literally)! The whole landscape looked like it had been sprinkled with magical pixie dust...just for us! Fun
12 Mar 2019 5 min read
Menorca - it's a family affair.....
It was 20 years ago that I first visited this wonderful little island and this time I was back with the parents and my 9 year old son and thankfully, not much had changed! Menorca has a real charm about it, from the beautiful stretches of white sandy beaches and crystal clear waters of Cala Galdana & Cala Blanca, to the cobbled back streets of Ciutadella - a great spot for people watching with
12 Mar 2019 5 min read
Sardinia.... a little piece of paradise
This was my second visit to Sardinia and I was wondering whether this time would be as good as the last... may I say that it was even better !! Sardinia is simply beautiful - the crystal clear sea lapping the soft, white sandy beaches - I haven't seen any beaches this good outside of the Caribbean (and I will challenge anyone to tell me otherwise)! We stayed in the South of the Island this t
05 Oct 2011 5 min read
New York, New York.....
''New York, New York - so good they named it twice''.... It's only when you visit New York that you actually realise just how true the saying is! New York has a pulse - an undescribable feeling that you will only understand once you have been here. Yes, there are all the well known sights to take in - The Statue of Liberty, The Empire State Building, Times Square...... but New York is so
06 Oct 2010 5 min read
Beautiful Grenada....
Wow.... what can I say about this beautiful little Caribbean Island - it may only be 21 miles by 12 miles but it has certainly managed to find a place in my heart! Grenada has the fabulous climate, the beautiful beaches and the stunning scenery but in my mind - it's the people that make it. The locals greet you like you're an old friend and when you leave ... that's exactly how you will feel -
11 Jun 2008 5 min read
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