Stuart Graham
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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
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
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
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?
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
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?
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!
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
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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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