Planning a holiday should be exciting, but with endless booking sites and overwhelming options, it can quickly become stressful. With over 35 years of worldwide experience, I take the uncertainty out of travel by offering personal guidance, expert knowledge, and one dedicated point of contact.
Whether you’re arranging a last-minute city break or a dream holiday planned a year in advance, there is no trip I cannot help you with. From European escapes to luxury cruises, family adventures, or tailor-made honeymoons, I ensure your holiday is designed around you.
The true value of booking with me becomes clear when things don’t go to plan. Delays, cancellations, bad weather, strikes, or natural events can disrupt any journey — but instead of being left stranded, you’ll have one phone number to call. I handle the logistics, rebook arrangements, and keep your holiday on track.
The Benefits of Using a Travel Agent One Point of Contact
Forget multiple booking references and hours on hold. With me, there’s just one phone call for everything — before, during, and after your trip.
Support During Disruption
Unexpected events happen. While others queue at airports or stress over rebooking, my clients relax knowing I’ll resolve the situation quickly.
Personalised Holidays
Every traveller is different. I create tailor-made itineraries, from luxury escapes to family-friendly adventures, with unique recommendations you won’t find online.
Save Time and Stress
Instead of trawling websites and comparing endless reviews, I narrow down the best options for you. You get clarity, not overwhelm.
First-Hand Knowledge
Having travelled extensively, I know the destinations, hotels, and experiences first-hand. My insider tips can turn a good holiday into an unforgettable one.
Human Touch
I take the time to understand your needs. Whether it’s a milestone birthday, romantic honeymoon, or family getaway, your holiday will be crafted with care.
When to Use a Travel Agent?
The answer: always.
Last-minute bookings – quick, reliable options without the stress.
Complex itineraries – cruises, rail journeys, or multi-stop adventures.
Special occasions – with thoughtful touches that make memories.
Everyday holidays – because peace of mind is priceless.
Travel Without the Worry
Booking with me isn’t just about the holiday itself — it’s about reassurance. You’ll have:
Personal service
Global expertise
24/7 support during disruption
One trusted point of contact
Your holiday should be about excitement, discovery, and relaxation — not stress. Let me handle the details so you can simply enjoy the experience.
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Whether you’re planning ahead or booking at short notice, I’ll make your holiday easy, seamless, and memorable.
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My customer stories
Sent by Guy Griffiths
London 11/07/2025
I have already been recommending Trevor to my friends and colleagues. It was only after a very frustrating day booking our holiday to Asia to meet my son when I remembered Trevor, and handed the job over to him. I had used Trevor many years ago to book a holiday and was happy then. Trevor was patient, professional and very helpful. We're are delighted to say that the whole process was straightforward. Additionally, having everything conveniently located on the Travel Counsellors app is very helpful. To be honest, the strongest reason for using Travel Counsellors is the support should anything go wrong. Many thanks, Trevor
Sent by Ronald Collins
Medway 09/03/2023
Thanks for all your support with our travels to New Zealand its been much appreciated - looking forward to seeing our family!
Sent by Mark Wright
DONCASTER 27/03/2022
Due to poor weather and Covid related issues we faced a lot of disruption. One call to Trevor had everything dealt with including transferring part of the holiday to another time. Having a person to call upon when things don’t go to plan made all the difference.
Its great to have one point of contact throughout from enquiry, booking through to returning home - thank you Trevor
Sent by Robert Bale
Deal, Kent 24/02/2022
Trevor has booked holidays for us since 2012 he has always been very helpful and always available when we rang no matter when, he is also very friendly.
Sent by Bevil Williams
Aylesford 19/03/2018
Please accept our thanks for your fantastic services in making the travel arrangements. The quality and professionalism of your services never fail to impress. Appreciated!
Bevil
Digital Pipeline (Computers4Africa)
Sent by Robert Bale
Deal, Kent 08/10/2017
Trevor is always available for advice, always able to assist with our problems and he is always cheerful and pleasant to talk to. A very stress free and relaxing way to book your holiday.
Sent by Tina James
Ashford 21/09/2017
I have always used Trevor for all my bookings and he has always been plesant and accommodating. I can be very particular but nothing is too much trouble for him.
Sent by Jen Harmer
Rochester 18/09/2017
Trevor managed our requests and bookings efficiently and in good time and was always available to deal with changes that we made to our tour plan. Our holiday went well and we were impressed with the standards of the airline and car hire company that Trevor booked for us. We would definitely recommend his services!
Sent by Tracey Ingram
Tonbridge 13/09/2017
Trevor was recommended to me by a friend who has used him many times. We were looking to go to America and we sent Trevor a rough outline of where we wanted to go and for how long. Trevor came back very quickly with a brilliant itinerary and a good price to match. After a few tweaks we booked our holiday, it was so quick and easy. Trevor is very approachable, responds quickly and always lets you know if he is going to be unavailable. He offers suggestions and has a vast knowledge of places to visit. I found Trevor very helpful, easy to deal with and not at all pushy. We will use him again and would recommend to anyone.
Sent by Jessica Wilkinson
Ashford 11/09/2017
Trevor is amazing at his job. Travel is his passion. He will ensure he gets you the best price and he's on hand 24/7 throughout the planning and the travel. I will certainly be using him for all my future travel requirements.
Sent by Robert Gordon-James
Tonbridge 11/09/2017
I have not many people as accomodating as Trevor! Any time, any place he will always produce the goods! Enjoy your holiday!
Sent by david buckley
penarth 10/09/2017
January for my wife and I is a special month. Why? A group of us, some of whom are visually impaired, go for ten days to Tenerife. This started around 5 years ago with a recommendation from one of our group (the organiser) to use Trevor. Nothing is too much trouble and he always goes that extra mile, such as organising rooms close to each other on the ground floor where possible. It has come to the stage where all we have to do is give him the number of people travelling and pay up and he does the rest. This takes the worry out of booking a holiday and I can thoroughly recommend him and his organisation.
Sent by Christine Powell
Lairg 10/09/2017
Trevor has booked several tours/cruises for me. He certainly comes up with the full works and a big smile to go along with them.
Sent by Peter Reynolds
Tadley 10/09/2017
Very many thanks for organizing my latest trip to NZ. You somehow managed to get the cost down quite substantially from my previous trip there. A special thank you for your patience when I twice had to change my travel dates because of unforeseen circumstances.
Already looking forward to making a further booking with you.
Sent by Samantha Jung-Fielding
Bombay 10/09/2017
I've known Trevor for over ten years. When we migrated our family to New Zealand five years ago, Trevor was the obvious choice for this important one-way trip! Due to visa difficulties, we had to change our flights three times, and Trevor remained calm and helpful throughout our many frustrations. Once we arrived, family and friends began talking about holidays, and we gave Trevor's contact details to everyone. Trevor has looked after each of our guests, offering guidance on stopovers and providing thoughtful tourism advice to those wishing to explore en route. One close friend has already visited us three times, and she is now planning her fourth trip. She has special requirements when travelling, and Trevor has accommodated her needs every time. We are so grateful for his care and attention, because it's the little things which make all the difference on such a long trip. I highly recommend Trevor, whatever your budget, your destination or your occasion. I simply wouldn't use anyone else.
Sent by Marsja Priston-van Duijn
Tonbridge 09/09/2017
Trevor is great at organising holidays. All I have to do is tell him where I want to go and when and he will come up with several options. I then choose which one and it is all sorted. Not only does he help here, when you are on holiday he is still only a phone call or email away to sort out things for you. If you want a holiday that is well organised from start to finish, I can't recommend Trevor strongly enough. He makes sure your holiday experience is absolutely fantastic!
Sent by Mark Beadle
Doncaster 09/09/2017
Having now booked a few holidays through Trevor, I can only describe the service he gives as outstanding. Nothing is too much trouble. Trevor will take care of you from start to finish. Pick a destination to go and let Trevor work his magic, you will not be disappointed. He has all the bases covered and does everything for you, all I have to do now is turn up and enjoy my holiday. No more stress of thinking whether something is missed as I know every little detail has been taken care of. I really can't reccomend Trevor enough.
Sent by John Gellling
Tonbridge 09/09/2017
Trevor and his colleagues strive to be up to date on market information. I have used Trevor for 11 years and I can contact him 7 days a week which makes it easy for me as I am also a busy business man. Thank you
Sent by Philip Kent
Near Rye, East Sussex 09/09/2017
Highly recommended. Trevor is extremely conscientious and always reliable. A great guy.
Sent by Robert Maddison
Tonbridge 09/09/2017
A very good bespoke service for my group of blind people and guides. He arranges everything for the holiday and handles all the payments directly from the group members.
Sent by Florence Ndukuyu
Bungoma 09/09/2017
You have been doing a wonderful job as a Travel Counsellor
Sent by petra prince
Bromley 08/09/2017
I would like to recommend Trevor, he has looked after our holiday arrangements from big budget family holidays ( we have a boy and three girls) to the Caribbean, to organising short city breaks including a surprise one for my husband to New York, to just travel insurance both for us as a family and now for the children alone as they have got older and moved away. All his recommendations where exactly what we wanted. Thank you Trevor!
Sent by Jacqui Offen
Canterbury 08/09/2017
Haven't worried about my holiday details once!!
Sent by James Marett
Canterbury 08/09/2017
Fantastic service would highly recommend
Sent by Julian Squiers
Maidstone 08/09/2017
Trevor sorted me a trip to see one of my Sporting dreams come true when team GB lifted the Davis Cup in November 2015. Everything about the trip was awesome but it could have finished on a low note with The Eurostar not being able to get me back on time.
Despite having a heavy cold Trevor was there to sort things out so I got an extra night in Brussels and the train home the next morning.
Sent by Mark Morgan
Kent 08/09/2017
Trevor has a wealth of relevant travel experience which is immensely beneficial to his current and potential clients. Always warm, friendly and accommodating, you can't ask for more to make your travel plans a pleasurable experience. Trevor prides himself on ensuring his clients get exactly what they are looking for and helps with the planning process to give the personal touch that makes all the difference
Sent by John Sawyer
Pembury 01/09/2017
Trevor is the definition of service
Sent by Karen Spearpoint
Maidstone 01/09/2017
A very professional travel counsellor who took on board all my requests and came up with a value for money holiday package for our visit to family in Australia. Delivery of our tickets, visas and other paperwork to our home was much appreciated.
Sent by Mark Beadle
Doncaster 01/09/2017
Nothing was too much trouble for Trevor. Always sorts everything out for you. All you have to do is turn up and enjoy your holiday.
Sent by Sarah Chapman
London 01/09/2017
Trevor has been fantastic with helping us book our honeymoon cruise round the Caribbean! Very helpful and friendly attitude. Always happy to help!
Sent by David Apps
Croydon 20/02/2017
All the hard work has been done by Trevor for our Round the World trip including a cruise from New Zealand to Australia. His expertise and knowledge has been invaluable and nothing has been too much trouble for him to arrange with Trevor always being available to us..
Sent by Jacqueline Offen
Hawkinge 16/01/2017
Trevor's knowledge, care and consideration are second to none when arranging my bookings for my regular short breaks. I was an eternal sceptic, but since using Trevor's services I feel safer and more comfortable that I have his expertise to help me. I would thoroughly recommend using him - there is no difference in costs, but massive benefits....
Sent by Mig Howard
Maidstone 09/01/2017
Trevor has been brilliant and given a service above and beyond
Sent by Sam Howlett
Billericay 14/07/2015
Trevor provides consistently excellent customer service and takes the time to understand what you really want from a holiday. I would heartily recommend him.
Sent by Ian Morgan
Gillingham 15/06/2015
A fantastic personal service with a successful large worldwide company backup. Nothing is too much trouble with Trevor, he has a wealth of travel knowledge and a huge amount of patience to ensure his customers get what they ultimately wish for. I always highly recommend Trevor
Sent by Fiona Prentice
Tonbridge 29/05/2015
Our trip to the USA for our daughter's wedding was made stress free by having Trevor Smith book our airline tickets and hotel. He gave us good information at all times and we would have no hesitation in recommending him to our friends. In fact we already have!
Sent by Graham Bird
Teignmouth 10/05/2015
Trevor has always provided us a first class service, nothing is too much trouble. He is always on hand to answer our concerns regarding which cruise/ship to book, even outside of office hours! We appreciate his honesty with his recommendations. He delivers what he promises!! We are totally confident when booking our holidays through Trevor. Top guy!
Sent by Kirstie Meredith
Maidstone 30/04/2015
Trevor is the best travel advisor we have ever dealt with, which is why we recommend him to all our friends and family. We use him for our own personal and business travel. Nothing is too much for him. Our son has been travelling for his gap year this year, when our son has altered his travel he has dealt with Trevor direct and we only find out after the event which is perfect. My son has learnt to be independent but if it was really a concern Trevor would have let us know. As a mother with Trevor sorting his Gap year travelling out has meant I can sleep peacefully. THANK YOU TREVOR xxx
Sent by Sam Tissham
Norwich 01/09/2014
We are finally down to earth with a bump having moved 10 days after our return. What can I say - we knew that the arrangements you made for our honeymoon would be spot on but we were totally blown away! At every stop they knew we were on honeymoon and this prompted lots of free drinks at bars and bottles of fizz on ice in our rooms. For me the outstanding moment was arriving at the Grand Palace in Montecatini to find that Grace Kelly and Prince Rainier had also spent part of their honeymoon there. Grace Kelly is my favourite Hollywood actress, John actually gave me two collectors item Mont Blanc pens that were commissioned in her memory as a wedding gift. You could not have known it but it put the icing on the cake for me. All the hotels were perfect. I don't know what else to say as I could praise you all day! Thank you so much.
Sent by Bob Bale
Deal 06/08/2014
Trevor Smith has been a great help to us in the past when organizing a holiday to Canada and Alaska and using the train between Toronto and Vancouver, we would never have been able to organize it ourselves. He is always at the end of the phone whenever we ring and is always extremely friendly and helpful on the numerous times we have rang him. We highly recommend him to all our friends. We are looking forward now to our next holiday booked with Trevor - a cruise out of Southampton to the Canaries.
Sent by Henry Lee
Canterbury 26/06/2014
Hi Trevor, this is just a few words to thank you so much for organizing our holiday to Spain. The Hotel was lovely, the room was brilliant and the views and beach front was fantastic. We now want you to book EVERY holiday and business trip for us! Best Regards, Henry & QJ.
Sent by Andrew Taggart
Birmingham 21/04/2014
I use Trevor Smith as my Travel Counsellor and find his dedication and commitment second to none. He is always happy to sort out any little or big problem for me any time of the day or night. I would like to personally thank him for all his efforts in the supporting my travel needs. A great team player.
Sent by Petra Prince
Bromley 20/02/2014
Thank you for organising the trip to New York for us. The hotel you recommended was perfect and met all the requirements we gave you. As it was such a short trip your help with pre-booking the outings was really useful (just a shame you couldn't heat up the weather by a few degrees but I guess that would be asking a bit much!) We would definitely use you in the future and recommend you to anyone we know is travelling so a big thank you once again.
Sent by Tony Line
Canterbury 13/02/2014
My wife and I had been searching intensively on the internet for days trying to find what we thought was a simple holiday request, but nothing was coming up that was right. I knew Trevor, but wasn't actually sure whether he could help. After my phone call, I was reassured and within an hour Trevor had provided us with a range of holidays that fitted what we had been looking for. He understood our brief, and also provided invaluable advice regarding which countries are currently the best value to visit. Great stuff Trevor, and we are really looking for to our summer holiday.
Sent by Martin Roberts
London 05/02/2014
As always Trevor was lightning fast and efficient. It's good to know when you head off into the distance that you have such a sound support team back at base (should anything go wrong!)
Sent by Peter Richardson
Maidstone 21/10/2011
Trevor Smith has arranged many flights, transfers & accommodation for us for several years now. We have travelled to the Far East,USA & Europe and my wife & I are constantly amazed at Trevor's knowledge and the effortless way he arranges things & the care & attention to detail he gives. Travel Counsellors certainly proved the value of their guaranteed financial bond covering all their holidays when our airline went bust 2 months before our holiday, but travel counsellors sorted it all out behind the scenes without us having to do anything! Thank goodness for Trevor Smith & Travel Counsellors!
Sent by Colin Hall
Maidstone 21/10/2011
Trevor organised a trip for my wife and I to tour Memphis and Nashville and New Orleans.
Just prior to departure we had a problem with "hurrican Gustav" and we were advised not to travel to New Orleans.
Had we booked this trip through a regular travel agent we would have incurred additional fees because of changing booking arrangements etc etc...
Travel Counsellors re-arranged flights and accommodation at the last minute, with no fuss, and we were able to enjoy our trip.
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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