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Welcome to your next adventure, personally designed by Trevor Smith, trusted Travel Counsellor based in Doncaster & Maidstone.
At Travel Counsellors, I believe holidays should be as unique as the people taking them. My mission is to transform your inspirations and dreams into unforgettable travel experiences, offering you the freedom to travel the way you want, without compromise. Whether you long for the serenity of luxury beaches, the thrill of world-class cities, or the authenticity of off-the-beaten-track adventures, your journey starts right here—crafted with care by someone who truly gets to know you.
Why Choose Me as Your Travel Counsellor?
When you book with me, you’re not just another booking reference. I take the time to get to know you, understanding your passions, preferences, and what truly makes a holiday special for you. Do you love boutique hotels with a story to tell? Are private villas or spa retreats your idea of bliss? Seeking cultural immersion or epic family fun? Whatever your wishes, I listen, advise, and create your bespoke itinerary—nothing is too much trouble.
With over [insert years] years of specialist travel expertise, I’m part of the award-winning Travel Counsellors community, giving me inside access to a world of trusted suppliers and exclusive experiences. This means you’ll benefit from:
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Imagine unwinding in an overwater villa in the Maldives, embarking on a private wine tasting in Cape Town, setting sail along the Mediterranean on a small-ship cruise, or enjoying a family adventure at a five-star beach resort in Mauritius—all seamlessly arranged from start to finish. I handpick hotels and experiences from trusted partners, focusing on quality, authenticity, and memorable touches.
For families, I tailor every element so everyone—from toddlers to grandparents—feels catered for. Couples enjoy extra romance with room upgrades, candlelit dinners, and private excursions. Solo travellers can rely on extra care and local know-how. And for business travellers or groups, I ensure a smooth, stress-free experience.
Hear from My Happy Travellers
"Trevor turned our milestone anniversary into a dream getaway. Private transfers, the perfect hotel—he took care of everything!" – Claire & David, Doncaster
"From our initial call to landing home, it was all seamless. We felt truly looked after by someone who cared." – The Mason Family
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Travel isn’t just about where you go—it’s about how you feel every step of the way. As your Travel Counsellor, I’m just a call or message away, ready to help with itinerary tweaks, destination advice, or even last-minute changes. You’ll travel with the assurance of a real person by your side, not just a website or a call centre.
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Let’s make your next holiday the best yet.
Trevor Smith – Your Doncaster Travel Counsellor
Phone: 07942 140781
Email: trevor.smith@mytc.com
I serve clients across Doncaster, Yorkshire, and the UK
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Four night cruise to Hamburg on Cunard Queen Mary 2
A Voyage to Remember: A 4-Night Sailing on the Queen Mary 2 to Hamburg Stepping aboard the Queen Mary 2 is like entering another world—a floating palace that harks back to the golden age of ocean liners, yet dazzles with all the modern luxuries a traveler could hope for. This legendary Cunard ship, the pride of the fleet, effortlessly blends elegance with adventure, and on a recent 4-night sailin
18 Oct 2024 5 min read
Panoramic Rail Journeys
Discover the Scenic Wonders of Switzerland: A Journey Through Panoramic Trains Switzerland is a land where breathtaking landscapes unfold at every turn, a place where mountains touch the sky, and crystal-clear lakes mirror the heavens. The best way to experience this beauty is by embarking on the country's iconic panoramic train journeys. With a Swiss Travel Pass in hand, you can seamlessly explor
19 Aug 2024 5 min read
Norway Fjords Criuse
Title: Exploring the Majestic Wonders: Unveiling the Best Things on a Norway Fjords Cruise Introduction: Norway, a land of breathtaking landscapes and natural wonders, offers a unique and unforgettable experience through its fjords. A Norway Fjords Cruise presents an opportunity to immerse oneself in the awe-inspiring beauty of this Scandinavian paradise. Join us as we delve into the best things
24 May 2023 5 min read
The Bernina Express and St Moritz
I love train travel and this holiday combined with a business thoughts on checking out what can be done was an amazing break. Travelling from London St Pancras on Eurostar to Paris with an overnight break in Paris Holiday Inn near Gare de Lyon made it an easy day on day two to travel from Paris to St Moritz, firstly on the High Speed TGV line to Zurich then transferring to regional services via L
03 Sept 2022 5 min read
Scottish Highlands Tour
Over the past thirty and more years, I have been to the Highlands of Scotland over 150 times also with combinations that include Glasgow, Edinburgh and Inverness. The small Victorian Spa Village of Strathpeffer has been my base for the majority of my trips as it is fairly central to complete day excursions to the West and East Coasts as well as visiting Speyside. My passion over the years is Sce
01 Dec 2021 5 min read
Amsterdam - Step free from home to ship, Cruise & Crews
There’s so much more to the Netherlands than windmills, tulips and cheese. Renowned for being pancake-flat, the Netherlands is a hotbed of world-class art, exciting culture, and forward-thinking architecture. And now, it’s a doddle to get there from London St Pancras International, and so easy to get to without flying. I decided that as I had not done the direct Eurostar Service from the UK to
10 Jul 2019 5 min read
Disability weekend in Derbyshire
Being a Travel Agent dealing in all travel for all, can be quick and easy at times then at other times needs a lot more thought, consideration and planning. My mother, whose health has not been in a good state for several years now, loves to get out and has always travelled through the UK and Europe, but now with very limited walking, sometimes can manage with a stroller and sometimes needs a whe
03 Jun 2019 5 min read
A day on Gozo
This is my Day Trip to Gozo from my Hotel on Malta. Meet your guide at the hotel lobby and proceed to Golden Bay. Golden Bay is a stunning sandy beach set within a cliff face, located along unspoiled Maltese countryside. The bay offers one of the most remarkable sunsets in Malta. The azure blue Mediterranean Sea and cliffs surrounding the bay provide an excellent spot for swimming and snorkelli
19 Sept 2017 5 min read
My experience in Malta
We arrived at Malta International Airport aboard EZY8823 and greeted by our guide Audrey Marie (she was actually in the Eurovision Country Final for Malta in 2010) at the Malta International Airport Arrivals Lounge to proceed to Valletta. My Itinerary for this Tourist Board trip is below Visit the Upper Barrakka Gardens; a beautiful public garden in Valletta, Malta. The gardens offer a stunning
19 Sept 2017 5 min read
Day Out to the Oceania Cruise Ship Nautica
I had the opportunity to visit the Oceania Cruise Ship Nautica when it called into Leith, Edinburgh so decided to make a weekend of it and spend the night at the Holiday Inn Express, just hundred yards or so from the Ocean Terminal of Leith. Arriving by Train at Edinburgh Waverley from Doncaster, the Ocean Terminal and the Holiday Inn Express is just a short bus journey (bus number 22 and costs
22 Jul 2017 5 min read
Pandas in Chengdu, China
Giant Panda Base - the main reason to visit Chengdu in China and definitely the highlight of our short trip here! It was an amazing full day to see the two hundred hectare park! Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding Research Base is the world's only thematic museum for rare and endangered wild animal species. The base is the best destination to know the giant pandas. The base is composed by function
25 Jun 2017 5 min read
Touring from Chengdu, China
Scenic Touring from Chengdu The Dujiangyan scenic spot was around two hours from the Centre of Chengdu so over two days we stayed at a Hotel in the Qingcheng Mountain area called Qing Yuan Hotel - a five star hotel with plenty to occupy ourselves. A short walk from this hotel was a Spa resort with hot springs and spa treatments available. The Dujiangyan Dam, around 45km north of Chengdu, is
25 Jun 2017 5 min read
Downtown Las Vegas
Downtown Las Vegas is a 'must do/see' whilst anyone goes to Las Vegas and below are just two of what you can see and do. The area around Freemont Street has been revitalized over the last few years and now is a buzz of old and new. The Mob Museum is a fascinating museum of the "Mob' in the USA and also in and around the Las Vegas area. A visit here should last around 90-120 minutes. The
14 May 2017 5 min read
Tours and highlights of our trip to Las Vegas
Below are our trips that we did whilst we were in Las Vegas - I class all of these as a must see/do whilst you are in Las Vegas The High Roller Las Vegas Shining bright on the Las Vegas Strip, the 550-foot-tall High Roller is a true standout at The LINQ's outdoor shopping, dining and entertainment promenade. Measuring 520 feet in diameter, the High Roller eclipses both the London Eye and Sing
14 May 2017 5 min read
On a High in Las Vegas and Higher
On Sunday 7th May, I met with other travel agents at Gatwick for a four night trip to Las Vegas, travelling on a near eleven hour flight to Las Vegas, we arrived mid afternoon for the transfer to the Encore Hotel. The Wynn & Encore Hotels are a vision of gleaming gold towers and adds the look and feel of luxury to the Strip skyline. Along with its acclaimed entertainment, upscale shops and cele
14 May 2017 5 min read
72 Hours in Budapest
Arriving from Bratislava by train into the Main Railway Station - Keleti Station we did walk to our Hotel, the Intercontinental Hotel in the heart of the Old City, next time I do this, I will definitely catch a taxi as it was a three-kilometre walk, a great introduction to the hustle and bustle of Budapest. Wide open boulevards dotted with designer stores and some monuments. We did treat ourse
07 Jan 2017 5 min read
48 Hours in Bratislava
This year, we decided to do a 2 city centre New Year's Break - Bratislava & Budapest 48 hours in Bratislava was enough time to do the city justice - we were based in the Crowne Plaza Hotel near the Presidents Palace which was only a few minutes walk from the Old City - it was great to see that most of the Old City was pedestrianised so it was easy to get around on foot. It felt quite a compact
07 Jan 2017 5 min read
Aruba Trip
As part of my job one, of the perks is that we get to visit some fantastic locations around the world to see for ourselves what we can put together for you, our clients. So when I was offered the chance to visit Aruba with a group of fellow Travel Counsellors it was very hard to turn down, especially as it was a Caribbean island I have not visited before. We set off from London Heathrow to Ams
10 Nov 2016 5 min read
A day in Praia da Vittoria, Azores
Our main holiday this year with the family was a Fred Olsen Cruise to the Azores, Madeira and Portugal. After three long days at sea after leaving Southampton, we arrived to our first Port of Call in the Azores - Praia da Vitoria on the Island of Terceira. The Island of Terceira is around thirty kilometres long but we were only visiting the small town of Praia da Vitoria. Along the water
28 Oct 2014 5 min read
A day trip to Altos de Chavon, Dominican Republic
The village of Altos de Chavon (City of Artists) is a must see in the Dominican Republic if you are based in La Romana or Punta Cana. I was fortunate to go here on a recent visit with a group of UK Travel Agents. The name of this little village is dedicated to the arts and has become one of the most visited places by tourists in the Dominican Republic. A luxuriant and rocky mesa in the provinc
07 Oct 2013 5 min read
My first visit to the Dominican Republic
I had an amazing opportunity to visit the Dominican Republic courtesy of British Airways and the Dominican Republic Tourist Board. There was a group of ten travel agents from the UK of which included myself and two other Travel Counsellors. On these trips, the intention is to visit as much as possible in the shortest possible time, so 15,000 km, 17 hotels, various attractions later and meeting
05 Oct 2013 5 min read
A day out on Holland America MS Eurodam
What an enjoyable day out -with a difference! An invitation to board the Holland America Cruise Lines MS Eurodam was one I did not want to miss as I had not yet seen the style of cruising they offered. Once again, I am going to say that I do enjoy visiting Dover Cruise Terminal as it is so easy to get to, park and board your chosen cruise without delay and made extremely easy by the very cou
10 Jul 2011 5 min read
Stunning Sandane Scenery, Norway
During a cruise with family & friends to Norway, I woke early and was on deck of the MS Braemar from 0530hrs through to 0700hrs for the arrival at Sandane, Norway to disembark guests for a day trip through the mountains to Olden. After breakfast we departed for the port of Olden and I am not going to say more than that in this journal as these stunning "mirror" images speak for themselves I
29 Jun 2011 5 min read
An afternoon in Stavanger, Norway
All cruises never seem to be long enough and an afternoon in Stavanger was a delight with so much to see and do. I stayed in the city centre and the "Old Town"of Stavanger. Stavanger is a city in the county of Rogaland, Norway with a population of around 122,000 people, the third biggest city in Norway. Stavanger was a mix of new and old influences and boast's Norway's oldest cathedral, Stavang
19 Jun 2011 5 min read
Village of Olden, Norway - Sogn og Fjordane
After a great morning cruise aboard the MS Braemar we arrive at Olden Cruise Terminal for the afternoon. Olden is a village and urban area in the municipality of Strym in Sogn og Fjordane in Norway. Located at the mouth of the Oldedalen Valley, by the Nordfjord we had a great excursion of the local area and scenery.
19 Jun 2011 5 min read
A day in FLAM and the Flamsbana Railway
Arriving into the Flam Cruise terminal, it was a short stroll to the Norwegian village with around 500 inhabitants at the inner end of the Aurlandsfjord, arm of the Sognefjord. The town is located in the municipality of Aurland, in Sogn og Fjordane, Norway. The name Flam is documented as early as 1340 as Flaam, and is derived from the plural form of the Old Norse word fla meaning “plain, flat
19 Jun 2011 5 min read
A day in Copenhagen
So, the last port of call on our Baltic adventure and our Fred Olsen Cruise on board the MS Balmoral, Copenhagen and almost a fleeting visit! Arriving just after dawn, the ship berthed very near the centre of Copenhagen and our awaiting coaches were on the quayside to take us on our City Tour and Canal Cruise - a great way to do the city on the limited time there. It was great to see so much
01 Sept 2010 5 min read
Baltic Cruise - Two days in St Petersburg
Our Baltic cruise with Fred Olsen on board the MS Balmoral and St Petersburg was perhaps the highlight of the Cruise This overnight stay in St Petersburg on board the ship gave two fantastic days of excursions To do the Ships own shore excursions eliminated the need to pre book a visa in the UK and just an immigration slip was needed when passing through the immigration controls at the Russi
14 Aug 2010 5 min read
A Taste of Bornholm, Denmark
Continuing my theme of short Travel Journals for the Baltic States during my cruise, we had a day on the small Danish Island of Bornholm where the Fred Olsen MS Balmoral was berthed just a short distance away from the delightful town of Ronne. Gently winding streets and passages had differing views of the quaint houses and shops. The main high street in Ronne had a great selection of shops w
11 Aug 2010 5 min read
Baltic Cruise - Warnemunde, Germany
What a great stop point for our Baltic Cruise, first time ashore since leaving Dover a few days ago and two places of great interest and beauty - Warnemunde and Rostock in Germany. A wander around the delightful seaside town of Warnemunde was welcome after being on board our cruise for a couple of days. Pleasantly surprised of the beauty of the town alongside the river and sea frontage - miles
08 Aug 2010 5 min read
Cruise the Kiel Canal
This was the first highlight of my Baltic Cruise, departing Dover on Monday 26 July, 2010 and arriving at the entrance to the Kiel Canal soon after lunch. The Kiel Canal covers some sixty four miles from Brunsbuttel to Kiel in Germany and many cruise liners use this route alongside many commercial and private boats and ships to reduce the distance from the North Sea to the Baltic Sea by over tw
08 Aug 2010 5 min read
Baltic Cruise - Day in Tallinn, Estonia
A day in Tallinn was achieved during my 12 night Baltic Cruise on board MS Balmoral with Fred Olen Cruise Lines. An early morning arrival to Tallinn Cruise Terminal gave us the opportunity of exploring the city at leisure. Our shuttle bus from the Cruise Terminal took just around ten minutes and at our drop off point was very conveniently a "Hop on, hop off" tour bus which we gave our time t
08 Aug 2010 5 min read
Cruise the Baltic States
You may see a theme with my Travel Journals, Cruises with Fred Olsen, but I love these cruises as I travel with my mother and father and having a Dover start and end point makes it so easy for them both. Both, now seventy and my mother needs some special attention at times as cannot walk too far. This Cruise, our fourth with Fred Olsen, is a celebratory cruise, and one not to be forgotten.
08 Aug 2010 5 min read
Dubai - 5* Beach Resort & Spa
WWOW - what a trip! Dubai has daily flights from many UK airports and is a great Beach Resort destination I wanted a chill out week in the sun…. What did I get? A great deal more than what I was expecting! After a near 7 hour flight from London Heathrow, we landed at Dubai International Airport, a shopper’s paradise with many boutique stores and a shopping mall that exceeds much mor
01 Oct 2009 5 min read
Fred Olsen Mini Cruise to Rouen
Another Fred Olsen Cruise with my Mum & Dad and what a great mini break it was. From leaving home to arriving on board the Balmoral in Dover took less than ninety minutes, with plenty of time to explore the ship before leaving the port of Dover. Dover is great for us as we live in Kent and it is such a short time from leaving home to boarding any ship in the fantastic Cruise Terminal in Dover.
11 Sept 2009 5 min read
TC Conference on the Costa Del Sol
The Travel Counsellors Conference is one of the highlights of the year and this year was no exception with over six hundred Travel Counsellors from the eight countries around the world represented, and over 140 suppliers and tourist boards from around the world represented. The Costa del Sol was not a destination that I know well and this visit changed that. We enjoyed a fantastic session wi
01 Dec 2008 5 min read
Thursford Christmas Spectacular
Another one of my "mini trips" for my mum and her friends - a three day weekend to Norfolk with the highlight of the weekend being the 'Thursford Christmas Spectacular'. Three days with six different attractions to discover and enjoy for a late Autumn break staying at the four star Ramada at Kings Lynn, great for the ambience and the hospitality of all their staff. Setting off after breakfas
24 Nov 2008 5 min read
Travel Counsellors to Mauritius
My 'working' holiday to Mauritius was a Travel Counsellors Incentive Educational that we, that’s myself and twenty other colleagues, had won earlier in the year as part of a team building and sales competition between the one thousand Travel Counsellors from the eight countries around the world. We enjoyed our direct flight to Mauritius with AIR MAURITIUS and were greeted by our hosts and escorted
26 Sept 2008 5 min read
Fred Olsen Cruise - Secrets of Norway
My first experience of Fred Olsen, I believed “ticked all the boxes” to ensure that we would have a fantastic holiday. A tremendous start to our holiday with our cases placed in our cabins as we boarded, and after a quick check in and embarkation, I felt immediately that the right choice had been made! We were soon addressed by Captain Olav Sovdsnes and our Cruise Director Alison Bellamy.
05 Aug 2008 5 min read
Blooming Marvellous break in the Netherlands
Being lucky enough to have been a coach driver / tour manager with some of the major coach operators in the UK, and touring the UK and Europe on a regular basis for around fourteen years, I had the ideal knowledge to arrange our short break! Two groups of friends and some family wanted to go to the Netherlands and visit Keukenhof Gardens for an extended day! There was no operator that matche
14 May 2008 5 min read
Prague - a Great Short Break
Prague is a great city to visit as a European destination. The hotel that I chose was just outside the city and was around a 10 minute tram ride into the historic city centre. I was positioned perfectly near the 'old castle' and had an excellent restaurant within my hotel that overlooked this beautiful city. Whilst in Prague I recommend that you visit Wencelas Square, as this is the centre
28 Apr 2008 5 min read
Sydney - My Favourite Long Haul Destination
Sydney is my favourite long haul destination and I have enjoyed seven visits here over the past nine years. Whilst in Sydney I thoroughly recommend that you explore Darling Harbour, the Circular Quay and the Opera House. Sydney is amazing but my most enjoyable experience was coming across the 'hard to find' information centre located behind the Imax Theatre in Darling Harbour. From here you wil
28 Apr 2008 5 min read
Majorca - Palma Nova - a week in the sun!
I visited Palma Nova for the first time for a week from 30 September 2007 and before I left upgraded to a half board option at the Hotetur Vistanova. This was a very pleasant surprise and the service received from the hotel far exceeded my expectations. The food was great, breakfast was a great way to start the day with a choice of breads, cheeses, fruits, as well as a hot selection; all you co
26 Apr 2008 5 min read
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