Tracy German

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Discover a World of Adventures with Tracy, 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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Traditional little Gem

Greece

Traditional little Gem

Just back from beautiful Thassos and I’m a little bit in love with Greece’s “Emerald Island”

13 Jul 2026 2   min read

Marvelous Malaga

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Families

Groups

Multi-Generational Travel

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 2   min read

Awesome Amsterdam

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 1   min read

Greek Island hopping

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 2   min read

Zanzibar Tanzania

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 1   min read

Boston for New Year

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 3   min read

Fun in Finland

Antarctica

Finland

Iceland

Sweden

Fun in Finland

Flying From Liverpool Into A Winter Wonderland We flew from Liverpool straight into a true Arctic adventure - the Snowmobile Voyager, a magical short break that shows off the wild beauty of Finland. After landing, we were met by our local team and set off on a 2–3 hour coach journey. It sounds long, but it was part of the experience: the further we drove, the more the world turned into a snow‑co

06 Mar 2025 2   min read

Honeymoon in South Africa

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 3   min read

Best Of Bruges

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 3   min read

Tuscany

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 4   min read

Mauritius

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 3   min read

Wow Valencia

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 2   min read

Royal Caribbean Cruise - Family Holiday

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 2   min read

Cruising France & Spain

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 3   min read

Viva Las Vegas

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 3   min read

Bremen City Break

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 3   min read

Beautiful Barbados

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 3   min read

Mini Break to Northumberland

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 2   min read

Island of Kos

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 2   min read

Nice - Monte Carlo - Cannes

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 2   min read

Mavellous Marrakesh

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 2   min read

Dazzling Dubai

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 2   min read

London Break by Penny Howells

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 1   min read

Cracking Cork - Ireland

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 2   min read

Samburu Game reserve

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 3   min read

Cape Town by Sue Bettley

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 2   min read

Kenya Safari & Beach

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 3   min read

What my customers say

You are in a safe pair of hands when Tracy advises you on your travel requirements we would recommend her to everyone excellence Service that goes beyond

D G

Altrincham

Tracy is amazing, always quick to answer any questions and nothing is ever too much trouble, she’s organized some amazing holidays for us.

Jo Stephens

Bollington

Great service, Tracy saves a lot of screen time & heartache

Peter Ellinson

Poynton

Very courteous.with an abundance of knowledge when recommending holiday information places to suit my requirements. She also provides additional details of booking in at the departing Airport which is very helpful for all infrequent fliers. I would recommend her to all my friends without fail knowing that they would receive the best service that she can offer.

Mel German

Poynton

We have used Tracy for many years for our holidays and trust her implicitly, she always has fresh ideas that give us more choice and we have never been let down. She is a joy to talk to and extremely efficient with all the documents. Wouldn’t use anyone else!

Linda Cooper

Yorkshire

As always an amazing service from Tracy. Her knowledge and advice is second to none. I highly recommend

Simon Moore

Hazel Grove

Tracy is extremely helpful and a pleasure to deal with. Highly recommend and will definitely continue to use her services.

Vanessa O'Doherty

Wilmslow

Already recommended to friends

Sharon Anderson

Stockport

Perfectly tailored holiday exactly as requested with some helpful tips. Prompt response to any questions asked. Will definitely use the services again

Lynn Welsh

Matlock

Tracy - you know that I rate you 10 out of 10 Thanks again for everything this time round. Valerie . x.

Valerie Haworth

Handforth

Amazing service! Tracy always listens to our requirements, and Tailor makes every experience!! We have worked with Tracy on all of our trips and would highly recommend her to anyone planning a holiday and unsure where to go or where to stay. Tracy looks after us before, during, and after every trip, which is incredibly valuable when travelling internationally. She is always available by phone or email to answer questions and resolve any issues, giving us complete peace of mind throughout our travels.

Sean Richardson

Davenport

Amazing, always goes over and above in building your dream holiday

Andrew Gregory

Poynton

Tracy has been booking holidays for all my family for a number of years now. We cannot fault the service we have had.

Dorothy Pinion

Heald Green

Tracy is extremely thorough, quick to respond and able to adapt to my changing requirements.

Nichola Hulme

Wilmslow

Tracy is amazing she's always gives the best service with the best holidays 😄

Susan David

Davenport

I have known Tracy for a number of years. She has helped me and my wife to select and organise many many holidays. She understand what we like and will give us a great deal of guidance in choosing the right holiday for us. She has been especially helpful when I fell ill on holiday abroad and kept in constant contact with me and my wife. I have no hesitation in recommending her

Alan Hulme

Wilmslow

We always get great service from Tracy

Rick Bettley

Manchester

Tracy is always patient, professional and courteous. She is willing to go the extra mile to make booking as easy as possible. Highly recommended.

David Goeritz

Altrincham

Travel Counsellor Tracy German is very helpful and deals with everything for me, great service and always here to help.

Joan Hankinson

Gately

Tracy is always a joy to work with. She has taken the time to understand our preferences and needs and presents exciting and interesting options at all times. Clearly very knowledgeable in her field we trust her implicitly. We’ve already recommended her services to several people and will continue to do so.

Philip Lunt

Cheadle

Susanne and I were extremely happy with the service you provided and particularly for the advice you gave us regarding where and when to go in Venice.

Andy Robinson

Poynton

Tracy is absolutely fabulous! I trust her completely with my holidays, she is always there at the end of the phone with advice when needed and a friendly chat. She is always professional, knowledgeable and personable. Tracy actually cares about her clients and this shines through with her wonderful customer service. Thank you Tracy for all you do!

Linda Cooper

Yorkshire

I always get a good service from Tracy at Travel Counsellors. I tell her what I am looking for and very quickly she gets back to me with exactly what I want. I would not use anyone else

Jo Hudson

Cheadle Hulme

I would highly recommend Tracy and Travel counsellors. Tracy is amazing, she gives honest comprehensive advice and acts promptly to calls and emails. She is very professional and provides an excellent service and I will continue to use her services and recommend her to family and friends.

Christine Gooding

Handforth

Nothing is too much trouble for Tracy she goes beyond service thank you Tracy for all your help and advice

David Goeritz

Altricham

Very professional explains everything you need to know. Whether you are booking a land holiday or any sort of cruise holiday. Her knowledge of the travel industry is immense which belays her longevity as a travel consultant.

Mel German

Poynton

We have used Tracy German for nineteen years and will continue to do so. She is very reliable, explains all options for holidays and is always very willing and helpful.

Joan Hankinson

Gately

Fantastic service as always - Tracy has been a great help with planning and booking our dream holidays - I was always recommend Tracy.

Sean Richardson

Davenport

Tracy is a lovely welcoming advisor, always cheerfully and very efficient on finding travel arrangements, I run my art business, and pass on Tracy's details to coordinate their arrangements with mine.

Sue Ford

York

Always cheery, a pleasure to deal with and wonderfully knowledgeable about travel. She takes the drudgery and stress off you and you know Tracy will make it happen for you - just leave it to her and know she'll look after you.

Leo Byrne

Gateley

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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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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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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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