Sent by Samantha Craggs
Guildford, Surrey 05/04/2024
Based In Surrey
Hi, I'm Soozie, Welcome to my webpage. I am your personal Travel Counsellor based in Bookham in Surrey where I live with my husband, son and 2 dogs Max & Dexter.
I have been travelling from a young age on family holidays, then got the bug as a teenager to travel further afield to more exotic destinations such as the Far East and the Indian Ocean. I also said "I DO" in Las Vegas as we wanted to do something different, and visited the Gran Canyon which is another great experience!
Favourite Destination?
This one is tough as each holidays are so different but I loved the Maldives for the white sands and for the Marine life watching the Manta Rays gliding around in the water gracefully in the evening was so beautiful, and seeing baby sharks while stood at the water edge! The fish were amazing while snorkelling and beaches are stunning of course! The adventure does start on the seaplane landing on the pristine white beaches which takes your breath away..
But also I think Mauritius is just as good and also one of my top sellers .. here you have the advantage of being able to hire a car and explore the island and be totally safe! Here I also sell lots of weddings. I also love the far east for culture and diversity and Thai food!
So where will your favourite destination be..?
I have been working in travel for over 20 years and it's always been my passion! Starting off on the High Street, until I took the plunge and worked from home, which was the best choice for me, Travel Counsellors are an award winning company, and have a unique Travel trust which means everything I book is 100% safe and my customers are covered. This is the reason I chose this company so that I have lot's of suppliers at my fingertips, I offer bespoke tailormade itineraries to a day trip to Lapland to more adventurous trips trekking in the far east or even cruising in Alaska, I also do a sporting trips too from Cycling holidays to Golf breaks & sports to the usual ski holidays.... There isn't really any holiday I can't do!
Why Book Through Me ..?
Not only to support a local small business but so that you don't spend tireless hours looking through the internet, most large touring holidays can't be found on the internet that I put together. Booking with me means your money is 100% financially secure, and also I am always available at the end of the phone, Wassap or email to answer questions etc, I will personally deliver tickets to you when I can if close to me, as I believe in personal service, I can arrange appointments out of normal work hours if easier for my customers too, making it more convenient for you. so rest assured your holiday is protected and your in safe hands!
I have over 20 years of expertise in Travel, I use my time when not booking holidays keeping up to date with training.
Ever fancied a touring holiday?
I am proud to have been selected as a Tour Ambassador for Travel Counsellors as most of my business is adventure touring and this is where I have more expertise in the touring/adventure and bucket list destinations, I also sell lots of Indian Ocean for Beach Breaks, and USA too. I like to package these to my client's requirements, this way I can tailor to the individual customers tastes. I am currently training with suppliers weekly keeping up to date with new tours & best sellers, so from Far East, India & Japan which has been massive for 2023 bookings along with South America including the bucket list tour to Antartica.
European tours Italy being the number one tour destination along with Malta we also do great tours especially for solo travellers as well as active, young customers & family to the slower paced tours. If you fancy a tour please get in touch and I can match the right tour to your needs.
I am always up for a challenge to find that perfect holiday so get in touch and we can start planning that next beach holiday or an adventure overseas!
“I haven’t been everywhere but it’s on my list!”
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Horsham 16/11/2023
South Croydon 03/09/2023
Bookham Surrey 03/09/2023
Bilgola plateau Australia 03/09/2023
Murcia Spain 03/09/2023
Bookham 26/03/2023
Dorking 26/03/2023
Bookham Surrey 26/03/2023
Bookham 19/03/2023
Leatherhead 17/02/2023
Hook, Hampshire 28/01/2023
Great Bookham 28/01/2023
West Byfleet 13/01/2023
CARSHALTON 02/12/2022
Guildford 01/11/2022
Warminster, Wiltshire 01/11/2022
Bookham 01/11/2022
Effingham 04/10/2022
leatherhead 04/10/2022
Bookham 01/09/2022
bookham 01/09/2022
EAST GRINSTEAD 01/09/2022
UXBRIDGE 16/08/2022
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Bookham 27/04/2022
LEATHERHEAD 28/03/2022
Leatherhead 15/02/2022
Morden 10/02/2022
Hove 30/01/2022
Great Bookham 30/01/2022
Bookham 23/01/2022
Leatherhead 14/12/2021
DORKING 17/09/2021
Fetcham 23/08/2021
Leatherhead 03/08/2021
Leatherhead, Surrey 03/08/2021
31/12/2021
We have some lovely packages for families or adult romantic breaks in these lovely Cabins...
31/12/2021
New Supplier with a great product and fantastic way to see the wildlife in the comfort of your seat above...
31/12/2021
Planning a wedding... Let me help and take the stress out of the organisation...We have some lovely hotels that offer some great wedding packages..
07/04/2021
A superb poem by Tony Walsh which relates to how we have all felt looking back at brighter days and holidays we long to take...
06/04/2021
Great Holiday for all the family, great wildlife, lovely beaches and some active tours for those who wish to zipline through the rainforest and kayaking etc
06/04/2021
Another bucket list destination and a must see if you want to be up close to the "Big 5" and can also twin centre with zanzibar for a beach retreat...
06/04/2021
A short insight to Marbella in the Costa Del Sol, I have spent many years on the costa del sol and it has something for couples and families alike..
06/04/2021
A family holiday to Lapland and a magical experience meeting santa and the fantastic activities available all bookable through me...
06/04/2021
Everyone needs to visit New York even if it's once, so much to see and do and hotels for all budgets, I can arrange tours and book shows as well, great gift!
06/04/2021
Hard Rock hotel is a lovely Luxury hotel all inclusive with great facilities and also kids clubs! Great choice for the family holiday with the added luxury!
I absolutely live and breathe travel and I love to write about my experiences! Please take a look through my posts - you might find your own holiday inspiration.
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02 September 2023
Today I visited this beautiful ship, as soon as I boarded, I was immediately impressed, it feels like a boutique hotel it has a warm welcoming feel. For those that have sailed with other cruise ships this is slightly different in the fact there are less days at sea so more port time so for this reason there are no casino’s onboard, there are no inside pool areas or any kids’ clubs. Kids are welco
30 June 2023
TOURING - This Beautiful Country is todays Blog.. Italy is a must-see Country and is one of the most travelled destinations in Europe! There are so many reasons why! There are so many highlights of this beautiful Country which I wanted to share here to inspire you to visit Italy at some point whether this year or next, whether you want to get on a Gondola down the canal in Venice to the Tuscan
22 December 2022
Dubrovnik – Croatia The beautiful jewel of Croatia “Dubrovnik” this was my first holiday to Croatia, and I wanted to start here as I had heard so many good things from many customers and it really didn’t disappoint me! We spent a week here and can honestly say I would most definitely go back! Dubrovnik can be twinned with a two-centre holiday which could be an island, split or even Montenegro.
22 December 2022
Lapland When it comes to visiting Lapland, there are so many different options to consider, including the different resorts and artic villages, different accommodations which each tour offers, but there is different accommodation for every budget. Each tours have different activities included, some are fully inclusive, and others have unforeseen hidden costs, so it pays to do your research and m
30 August 2020
Palladium Costa Del Sol Hotel Post lockdown and I had to visit the Costa del Sol which I know very well as my mother has lived there over 30 years, so I consider it my home from home. Unfortunately I had to go and tie up some loose ends after her passing, and decided after doing so in Fuengirola I would book myself and my son into the New Palladium Costa Del Sol for some well needed R&R. The Pal
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This beautiful island is reached by speed boat and takes around 45 minutes. Once you arrive you will not be disappointed! With the dazzling white sand and a turquoise lagoon, this all inclusive resort was one of the reasons we chose this one. As everything is imported prices of drinks and food is high so would definitely recommend going all inclusive when visiting the Maldives. The food in the re
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