Stuart Graham

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Adventure Travel
Private Tours
Multi-Destination
Active Holidays
City Break
Expedition Cruise
Safari
Touring

I'm based in

Newcastle-upon-Tyne

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Tailor‑Made Journeys & Once‑in‑a‑Lifetime Adventures, Designed Personally for You

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I am proud to be a Travel Counsellor based in Newcastle upon Tyne, a city I truly love. Born and bred in the North East I live in Gosforth, just north of the city centre.

I have over 33 years of independent travel experience and since embarking on a round the world adventure in 1996, I knew I had well and truly ignited my wanderlust. My passion for travel led to it becoming my career and I now have 26 years experience working in worldwide tailormade travel, 10 of those running my my own business with Travel Counsellors. I have experience in all areas of travel including premium leisure, adventure touring, private touring, self-drives, motorhomes, honeymoons, city breaks, cruise, rail, polar expeditions and luxury beach holidays. I use my knowledge to arrange perfect bespoke itineraries from start to finish.

I have been fortunate to travel to some amazing and beautiful destinations. Some of my most memorable trips range from a ski-doo adventure in the High Arctic, touring the mystical Kingdom of Bhutan, camping in the Serengeti, scuba diving in the Gilis, an R.V road trip through the USA’s national parks to sleeping in a swag bag in the Australian Outback. Travel never fails to inspire me.

As a Travel Counsellor, I now get to spend my time creating unique travel experiences for my clients. If it’s once in a life-time adventure or a well-earned break, I believe every trip should be special, so please let me help you.
I look forward to hearing from you soon.

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A Luxury Weekend in Budapest with Lumirani, Verno House & BOTANIQ Castle of Tura

A Luxury Weekend in Budapest with Lumirani, Verno House & BOTANIQ Castle of Tura

I had never been to Budapest before, so when luxury hotel representation company Lumirani invited me on an educational trip, I jumped at the chance. It was the perfect opportunity to experience the city first‑hand, discover some exceptional hotels and restaurants, and bring back insider knowledge I can confidently share with my clients. We started with a stylish city stay at Verno House, a 5 star

15 May 2026 5   min read

Sri Lanka In Style: A Personal Journey With A Private Driver‑Guide

Sri Lanka In Style: A Personal Journey With A Private Driver‑Guide

From Negombo’s bustling fish market to tea‑clad hills, cool rooftop pools and Weligama’s surfy shores, Sri Lanka is a destination that rewards slow, immersive travel. On my recent journey, a private driver‑guide and a handful of carefully chosen boutique hotels transformed a great itinerary into something truly unforgettable. Here is how Sri Lanka pairs perfectly with the Maldives for a cultural a

13 May 2026 5   min read

Stepping Aboard a Traditional Dhoni: My Extraordinary Way to See the Maldives

Stepping Aboard a Traditional Dhoni: My Extraordinary Way to See the Maldives

When you think of the Maldives, it is easy to picture overwater villas, infinity pools and polished resort islands. But there is another side to this Indian Ocean paradise that feels far more authentic, intimate and close to nature. Recently, I experienced it for myself on a seven–day Maldives Dhoni Explorer cruise: a traditional wooden boat journey that took me far beyond the resort islands, int

11 Apr 2026 5   min read

Aberdeen, not just Gas and Oil?

Aberdeen, not just Gas and Oil?

I had never been to Aberdeen before, so when Loganair asked me to join them along with some travel agents from the North East to visit for the day, I jumped at the chance. I have to admit that I didn't know a great deal about the 'Granite City' other than there had always been (for as long as I remember) a flight service that took oil and gas workers from Newcastle to Aberdeen. The Scottish offsho

25 Sept 2019 5   min read

Short break to Split

Short break to Split

Croatia has exploded on to the world tourism map. Game of Thrones (which I have never ever watched) has probably been guilty of luring fans in and adding fuel to its popularity. There are even calls to control the amount of cruise ships which descend on Dubrovnik daily. I felt like I had maybe missed the boat (no pun intended) and had left it too late to visit. I recently got a chance to visit

28 Sept 2017 5   min read

Malta & Gozo – Like Marmite?

Malta & Gozo – Like Marmite?

When telling people that I was off to Malta and Gozo I got mixed reactions. You’ll love it or hate it, why would you go on holiday there, there are no beaches, it’s just full of old churches, and the best comment - Isn’t it just for old people? I’ve been to some far flung places that have rightly caused people to react adversely, but Malta? It’s been on the tourist map for years and still attra

10 Nov 2016 5   min read

Aruba. One happy island!

Aruba. One happy island!

I have been intrigued by the Dutch Antilles for a long time. For many years I have flown clients to South America with KLM briefly stopping en route at the tiny islands of Aruba or Bonaire (they have their own service nowadays). I remember thinking the names sounded so exotic and after looking up some photos of the islands I was taken in by the pristine beaches and turquoise waters. It looked like

02 Nov 2016 5   min read

What my customers say

A brilliant service from start to finish. Stuart is knowledgeable, responsive, and incredibly organised. He tailored our trip perfectly to our needs and has taken care of every detail. The whole process was has been smooth and stress-free. Highly recommend Stuart to anyone looking for expert travel planning.

Eron Hall

Houghton Le Spring

Stuart has been absolutely fantastic, taking time to get to know us, which in turn has allowed him to design a fantastic itinerary. We also made some last minute adaptations to the plan based on our conversations too, which he was able to do. His personal knowledge of our destination was so useful as well, and we cannot wait to experience this holiday, and I am sure we will work with Stuart again on future plans.

Andy Mawson

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE

I have already referred friends to Stuart. He is fantastic at what he does! I cannot fathom why anyone would plan complicated travel without the insight of a seasoned professional.

Terese Zingg

Gloucester, Massachusetts, USA

I would recommend Stu without hesitation - and frequently do! We’ve asked Stu to help us with various holidays over the years, he always has great suggestions to suit us as our family has grown older: from villas suitably for families with a toddler, sports camps for teens in the sun, tailoring an adventure in Asia and most recently putting together a package for our son to travel independently and then meet up with us in Germany & Switzerland. No challenge too great for Stu! We’re already looking forward to seeing his itinerary for our planned Japan trip in 2027. Thank you Stu for giving us such great holiday memories!

Claire jane Rewcastle

Northumberland

We have already recommended Stuart to friends. We did not know what to expect using a travel counsellor but we have been so pleased we did. The whole experience has been so incredibly friendly with a holiday tailor made for us. We will definitely book holidays with Stuart in the future. Stuart’s knowledge of Sri Lanka & the Maldives has helped us choose particular experiences we want to see. The advice we have had has been very helpful and when we have contacted him mostly by e mail he has replied very quickly.

Karen Pridmore

Northumberland

Stuart was extremely helpful and thorough. Taking the time to understand my Daughter's travel requirements and talking through all the possible booking options. He made himself available to help, advise and secure the first stage in her travel Itinerary and I know we can go back to him for further bookings as her travel plans evolve. I would highly recommend Stuart.

Clare Cunningham

Northumberland

Stuart took the time to get to know me and my holiday preferences in detail which meant that the bespoke holiday he curated for it was better than I could have found for myself. Stuart has a good awareness of issues for lone female travellers and puts safety as a priority. Finance and budget considerations are considered sensitively. He makes himself very available to answer questions and concerns promptly and his overall approach is one of warm, empathic, personalised attention. I cannot recommend him highly enough.

Sarah Clarke

Tyne & Wear

Great service with all information & options being personalised to our specific needs/ requests. Thank you Stuart

Jennifer Kernan

Lincolnshire

Stu has arranged my last 3 holidays and they were not simple 2 weeks in Tenerife. They have been central and south America and a month long. He has made each one an easy experience for me even booking me in to flights remotely. Thumbs Up.

Peter Mcloughlin

Warwick

Stuart has been excellent, a real find ! I have already passed his details onto family and friends with glowing recommendation.

Lucy Clarke

Newcastle upon Tyne

Stuart is fantastic. - we have used him to arrange our holidays and short breaks now for 4 years and we can’t recommend him highly enough.

Kevin Robertson

Gateshead

Stuart was so friendly, helpful and accommodating. His knowledge of the area meant he could give us gems of advice about how best to spend our time. I would highly recommend Stuart to all my friends and family.

Anna-Lisa Mills

Newcastle upon Tyne

Stu offers such a personal and bespoke experience. He works hard to get you what you want and within your budget. I can not recommend him highly enough.

Kelly Metcalfe

Bristol

Very friendly and professional service. Personal touches make the difference.. Have used before and would definitely recommend.

Julie Lindley

Durham

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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