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Discover a World of Tailor‑Made Adventures with Tracy German, Your Personal Travel Counsellor
With over 30 years in travel, and more than a decade as a dedicated Travel Counsellor, I still get excited every time I start planning a new trip. For me, it is never just about flights and hotels: it is about creating those “wow” moments you will talk about for years.
From our very first chat to the moment you arrive back home, you deal with me and only me. No call centres, no repeating your story over and over. Just one trusted point of contact who knows you, your preferences, and what will turn a good holiday into an unforgettable one. Every detail, every question, every special request is handled with care and precision, so you can relax and simply look forward to going away.
I take the time to really get to know you: what you love, what you do not, how you like to travel and how you want to feel on your holiday. Then I turn that into a completely bespoke itinerary that reflects your personality. Whether it is a luxury beach escape, a magical family adventure, a chic city break or a once‑in‑a‑lifetime journey, my goal is to create experiences that give you goosebumps, not just great photos.
As an independent travel planner, I can offer a level of choice, flexibility and personal service you simply will not find on the high street or by booking online. You also benefit from our unique financial trust that protects every single penny of your booking, giving you complete peace of mind from start to finish.
With access to award‑winning technology and hundreds of carefully selected travel partners, I can pinpoint the holiday that fits you perfectly. Everything you book with me is 100% financially protected, so you can dream big and travel confidently.
Working from home means I can be available at times that suit you, not just standard office hours. Whether you are thinking about a spontaneous city break, your dream honeymoon, a well‑earned family holiday, skiing in the Alps, a stunning long‑haul beach retreat or that epic bucket‑list adventure, I am here to bring it all to life.
Contact me today and discover just how incredible your next holiday can be with a truly personal Travel Counsellor by your side.
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Marvelous Malaga
New Year in Málaga: Sun, Sparkle and Spanish Fiesta If you love the idea of seeing in the New Year with blue skies, sea views and a very Spanish sense of celebration, Málaga is a brilliant choice. This vibrant city has quietly reinvented itself, think historic streets strung with lights, rooftop bars with views over the harbour, and tapas bars buzzing late into the night. It feels festive, but in
26 Feb 2026 5 min read
Awesome Amsterdam
Three days in Amsterdam is the perfect little escape: just enough time to soak up its canals, culture and cosy café life, without ever feeling rushed. Picture mornings spent wandering past gabled canal houses and flower-decked bridges, afternoons exploring world-class museums or quirky neighbourhoods by bike, and evenings lingering over dinner by the water as the city lights reflect on the canals.
26 Feb 2026 5 min read
Greek Island hopping
Island hopping around Greece has been on my dream list for years, and this trip is all about discovering both the icons and the best kept secrets.
26 Feb 2026 5 min read
Zanzibar Tanzania
Zanzibar has been on my wish list for so long, and I am finally making it happen. Think powder‑soft white sands, warm turquoise waters and swaying palms, combined with the spice‑scented streets and winding alleys of historic Stone Town. It is the perfect blend of laid‑back beach time and rich culture, with sunset dhow cruises, barefoot beach bars and incredible marine life all waiting to be expl
26 Feb 2026 5 min read
Boston for New Year
Boston is the perfect size to explore on foot and is full of history, charm, old and new. Every neighbourhood has a distinctive feel so it’s worth spending time in each. We arrived at the Langham hotel located in the financial district, this hotel is in a perfect spot to explore and nothing was more than 15mins away for places to eat, drink and sight see. I would highly recommend this hotel for
06 Mar 2025 5 min read
Fun in Finland
We flew from Liverpool on this magical trip .... the Snowmobile Voyager this brings to life the highlights and landscape of true finland. We were met by the operator and transferred onto our coach for a 2-3hr journey (which sounds dreadful!, but let me tell you its not, and so worth it). Arriving at our hotel our first impressions were wonderful, a true scandic/finnish style accomodation, luxury
06 Mar 2025 5 min read
Honeymoon in South Africa
Sensational South Africa We arrive in Cape Town after a wonderful flight with Qatar and are met by our ground handler to transfer us to our first hotel on this 18 day adventure! The hotel and location in Cape Town are wonderful, with views of Table Mountain from our pool and some quirky bars and restaurants all within walking distance. Unpacked the bags and off we go for our 4 nights in this f
11 Sept 2019 5 min read
Best Of Bruges
If you are visiting Bruges for the first time and are not sure where to start with planning your trip, then this post is for you. DAY 1: We start our journey from the UK travelling from Manchester by train to London Euston to connect onto the Eurostar from St Pancreas to Bruges – this was all done with ease, great service, easy check in and fast security check. Arrived late afternoon into Bruge
11 Sept 2019 5 min read
Tuscany
Day 1 – myself and husband arrive at Pisa Airport on arrival collected the car (little tip the car firms are not on airport but a short journey ride away by shuttle bus) onwards for our 2-hour car journey to the medieval area of Campagnatico which will be our home for the next 3 weeks. This place is unknown Tuscany, small local charm with one local store and a great wine cellar selling his own Tus
15 Aug 2019 5 min read
Mauritius
Have you thought about considering Mauritius for a family holiday, Couples, Honeymoon or Wedding? Well I can tell you, you wouldn’t be disappointed there is so much more to Mauritius than just white sandy beaches and clear blue sea! My trip started with checking in at Manchester Airport for our 12hr flight to this wonderful island, on arrival we were met by our very own ground handlers connec
27 Jun 2017 5 min read
Wow Valencia
Valencia on a long weekend - it’s no surprise that Spain is one of my favorite countries. I’ve visited Spain over the years many times and travelled to different Spanish cities on multiple occasions. In fact, Valencia is one of my top favourite cities I have visited. We opted for a short break in Valencia to relax enjoy the wonderful city and to relax and take in the fantastic beach, enjoy some qu
21 Mar 2017 5 min read
Royal Caribbean Cruise - Family Holiday
In May 2016 myself, Andy and Charlie started with our adventure down to Southampton to start our journey on "Adventures of the Seas" cruising around Spain and France for the week. First impressions of the ship is how big it is, but what a ship once you enter; smart, clean and fantastic facilities and show stopping entertainment onboard. Our first port of call on this journey was Bilbao and f
11 Mar 2017 5 min read
Cruising France & Spain
Independence of the Seas is based in Southampton, England and sailing mostly 10- to 14-night Mediterranean or Canary Island cruises. In the winter, Independence of the Seas will follow a sequence of four- and five-night short Western Caribbean itineraries from Port Everglades. We joined the ship at Southampton for our 7 night France & Spain Cruise - having booked an Ocean View Family cabin I w
04 Aug 2016 5 min read
Viva Las Vegas
I was fortunate enough to be given the opportunity to visit this amazing, wacky place called Las Vegas at the beginning of December with some Travel Counsellor colleagues. We travelled from Manchester with BA Business Class service, followed by our connecting flight from Heathrow to Las Vegas McLaren airport. I was extremely impressed with their modern fleet of aircraft, great food on board and
22 Jun 2016 5 min read
Bremen City Break
Fancy something a little different for a short city break with lots of character, the finest German beer, wonderful food and a lovely place to visit for the Christmas markets? The City Municipality of Bremen is a Hanseatic city in north-western Germany, which belongs to the state Free Hanseatic City of Bremen or shortly Bremen. Home to the Bremen Town Musicians, worlds of discovery, Hanseatic h
22 Jun 2016 5 min read
Beautiful Barbados
Finally wrote a trip report about my 7 days in Barbados. This was our first trip to Barbados and we absolutely loved it - great beaches, great food and great people! Even the Cricket which we were lucky to go and watch on the 1st day was an amazing experience to see England v West Indies test match at Kensington Oval. Flew from Manchester airport with Virgin Atlantic, great service on board and
22 Jun 2016 5 min read
Mini Break to Northumberland
This was a quick Easter short break just the two of us. We had decided to book into Seahorses which was a lovely small fishing village, close to all of the major sites which I would recommend to see and do. You can saunter along the bustling harbour of this colourful fishing village and browse an Aladdin’s cave of shops in this popular seaside holiday resort, even have some famous fish and chips!
22 Jun 2016 5 min read
Island of Kos
In September 2014 we travelled to the Island of Kos in Greece for a week away to re-charge our batteries. This time it was just the two of us; myself and my partner Andy. During our stay we visited some wonderful resorts around the island by hiring a scooter and being able to wonder throughout the streets and small coves to relax on the beaches and swim in the turquoise sea that would give th
22 Jun 2016 5 min read
Nice - Monte Carlo - Cannes
I discovered the French Rivera last year celebrating my dads 70th Birthday during a short break. Getting to Nice couldn't be easier, with regular flights from Liverpool, Manchester and London and only an hour away with great temperatures throughout the year. Once you arrive, you can catch a train directly from the airport to the city centre or taxi transfer (approx. 20mins). You will discover a
22 Jun 2016 5 min read
Mavellous Marrakesh
MARRAKECH – Last August, I planned a seven-day, family holiday trip to Marrakech, so we could celebrate the birthday of my Mum's 70th surprise. Marrakech, it turns out, is the ultimate family trip to suit everyone. We took in the museum/shopping/spa, wonderful gardens and it was to missed a day trip out with our very own private guide to the Atlas mountains which was incredible. Marrakech is ea
11 Mar 2016 5 min read
Dazzling Dubai
Myself, my partner and Charlie (12yr old son) travelled from Manchester with Emirates airlines. On arrival in Dubai we grabbed a taxi outside arrivals and were taken down to THE PALM on Jumeriah where we were staying at the ALANTIS ON THE PALM. Our first impression was that it was an amazing place. We couldn’t quite work out how they built it on the water. The greeting we received from the st
12 Aug 2015 5 min read
London Break by Penny Howells
Weekend break in London for myself and husband, we travelled to London from Stockport with Virgin trains, all on time and a great service, the reason for our break was to see and celebrate Remembrance Sunday and the poppies display at Tower of London which we had bought our very own hand-made ceramic poppy. As you can see, we finally saw the poppies, both on Sat night and early Sunday morning.
10 Nov 2014 5 min read
Cracking Cork - Ireland
Cork boasts a wealth of beautiful, charming and picturesque scenery, perfect for families, couples and small groups looking for a short break getaway. I travelled to Cork with my partner over Easter this year and was amazed at the friendliness and hospitality shown. From the airport we jumped into a taxi which took us straight into the heart of Cork and our hotel. The city is easy to walk ar
19 Jun 2014 5 min read
Samburu Game reserve
We started at Manchester and Dubai Airports and wanted to let others know that we had a most amazing, unforgettable holiday at Samburu Tented Camp last week. Everything from the accommodation to meals, game drives, evening talks, kids club, service and staff were without exception, excellent. Even the transfer company included were just fantastic. We travelled with eight in our party with ages
24 Apr 2014 5 min read
Cape Town by Sue Bettley
My clients sent me their own blog and I wanted to share with you their fantastic experience. Here goes…. We would most definitely recommend the Radisson Blu as having the best views in the area, they offer a free shuttle bus which is an excellent service, so makes staying at the Radisson very easy to get around Cape Town and beyond. The hotel is easily accessible to walk to the Waterfront which t
04 Feb 2014 5 min read
Kenya Safari & Beach
This was a very special birthday surprise from my partner Andy who whisked me away without me knowing anything at all until the day we checked in at London Heathrow and WOW I was totally overwhelmed. It was an absolutely amazing trip from start to finish. He had booked us seven nights at Mombasa beach with two night’s safari. The hotel Southern Palms lie's on Mombasa’s south coast and sits on t
21 Nov 2013 5 min read
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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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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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