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At Your Travel Counsellor, we craft bespoke holidays from the UK that feel effortless. Whether you’re dreaming of a luxury escape, a family adventure, an unforgettable cruise, or a multi-stop itinerary, we are here to help. Share your wish list and we’ll plan the details, secure the best options, and support you before, during and after you travel.
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No call centres and no scripts. You get real human help from a dedicated Travel Counsellor who builds the trip around you.
We compare trusted brands and carefully selected hotels to find options that genuinely fit your budget and your style.
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Thinking of swapping Christmas shopping at home for twinkling lights, mulled wine and magical European city breaks? Discover part 2 of my favourite Christmas markets for 2026, complete with honest recommendations, festive travel tips and inspiration to help you choose the perfect winter escape.
Thinking of swapping Christmas shopping at home for twinkling lights, mulled wine and magical European city breaks? Discover my favourite Christmas markets for 2026, complete with honest recommendations, festive travel tips and inspiration to help you choose the perfect winter escape.
A GHIC can help with healthcare abroad, but it won’t cover cancellations, lost luggage or medical repatriation. Here’s why you need both.
Planning a diving holiday in Egypt? Discover the best time to dive the Red Sea, including water temperatures, seasonal marine life, weather conditions and expert travel tips.
Nine dives. Three days. Countless fish. One very supportive husband. Here’s a taste of my incredible diving adventure with Camel Dive Club in Sharm El Sheikh and why I’m already planning my return.
Discover everything you need to know about the Great Wildebeest Migration, including the best time to visit, where to stay, river crossings, calving season and expert safari planning advice.
If you’re searching for a Travel Counsellor in the Midlands, you’re in the right place. Your Travel Counsellor is a proud independent Travel Counsellors franchisee, combining the reassurance of a leading UK travel brand with the personal service of a dedicated travel expert.
We created the Your Travel Counsellor brand to help travellers in the Midlands find a personal travel expert online. We operate as an independent franchisee of Travel Counsellors, so you get expert planning, trusted suppliers, and the confidence that comes from booking through an established UK network.
Whether you’re planning a luxury escape, a special celebration, or a family holiday with everything taken care of, we’ll listen to what matters most and build a trip that fits your style, budget, and pace. From flights and hotels to experiences, transfers, and the small touches that make a holiday feel effortless, it’s all handled.
For luxury travel clients, we focus on the details that elevate the whole experience, including exceptional hotels, private transfers, upgrade opportunities, standout cruise options, and curated itineraries that feel smooth from start to finish.
For families, we prioritise the practical things that make a big difference, including the right room set up, flight times that work, family friendly resorts, easy logistics, and support if anything changes. You get great options without spending hours searching.
A few helpful answers about how Your Travel Counsellor works, what you get, and how we support holidays worldwide, for travellers based in the Midlands and across the UK.
A Travel Counsellor is a personal travel expert who plans and books travel for you. You share what you want, your dates and your budget, and we curate options, book the trip, and support you before, during and after you travel.
You have one dedicated person who learns what matters to you, joins up the details, and stays available if anything changes. It is a more personal, calmer way to plan travel, with support you can rely on.
We plan luxury holidays, family travel, cruises, honeymoons, tours, villas, city breaks, group trips and corporate travel. We can also build multi stop itineraries with flights, transfers and experiences joined up in one plan.
Yes. For luxury travel we focus on comfort, standout hotels, private transfers and a smooth itinerary. For families we prioritise practical details, such as the right room set up, flight times that work, easy transfers and family friendly resorts.
If something changes, you can contact us and we will help you work through the options. The goal is to keep your trip on track and reduce stress, rather than leaving you to figure it out alone.
Send your dates, budget range, who is travelling, and any must haves. If you are not sure where to go yet, just tell us the vibe you want, and we will suggest options that fit.
We are based in the Midlands and love helping local clients. We can also plan trips for travellers across the UK, using phone, email and messaging, with the option to meet face to face where available.
Yes. Your Travel Counsellor operates as an independent Travel Counsellors franchisee. You get personal service from one travel expert, plus the reassurance of booking through an established travel network.
Share your preferred dates, departure airport, number of travellers and ages of children, destination ideas or the style of trip you want, and a budget range. Add any must haves such as all inclusive, beachfront, or interconnecting rooms.
Yes. We can plan cruises, tours and multi stop trips, including flights, transfers, accommodation and experiences. We focus on pacing and practical timings, so the whole journey feels smooth.
Yes, people really are starting to plan their Christmas Market breaks already!
Fairy lights. Mulled wine. Cosy cafés. Christmas trees that belong in storybooks.
If that sounds like your kind of festive escape, you’re going to love Europe’s Christmas markets.
I’ve rounded up some of my favourite destinations for 2026! I have many so this is part 1 🤭
🎄 Save this post for your Christmas travel planning.
❤️ Tag the person you’d love to take.
📍Which market is on your bucket list?
📞 02477 180165
📧 donna.gilbert@travelcounsellors.com
#ChristmasMarkets #EuropeTravel #ChristmasTravel #WinterCityBreak #TravelInspiration
Yes, people really are starting to plan their Christmas Market breaks already!
Fairy lights. Mulled wine. Cosy cafés. Christmas trees that belong in storybooks.
If that sounds like your kind of festive escape, you’re going to love Europe’s Christmas markets.
I’ve rounded up some of my favourite destinations for 2026! I have many so this is part 1 🤭
🎄 Save this post for your Christmas travel planning.
❤️ Tag the person you’d love to take.
📍Which market is on your bucket list?
📞 02477 180165
📧 donna.gilbert@travelcounsellors.com
#ChristmasMarkets #EuropeTravel #ChristmasTravel #WinterCityBreak #TravelInspiration
Overwater Villas You Didn’t Know Existed... Part 2
Think overwater villas only exist in the Maldives? Think again...
Here are 6 incredible luxury overwater villas in Aruba, Belize, Jamaica, Mauritius and Antigua that deserve a place on your bucket list.
Which one would you book first? 👇
✈️ Ready to start planning your own overwater escape?
📞 02477 180165
📧 donna.gilbert@travelcounsellors.com
#OverwaterVillas #LuxuryTravel #LuxuryHotels #BucketListTravel #TravelInspiration
🇦🇼 Aruba Ocean Villas | Aruba
📍 Location: Savaneta, Aruba
✈️ How to get there: Fly from the UK via Amsterdam, the USA or Colombia before a short transfer to the resort.
✨ Why stay here? Aruba is famous for its 365 days of sunshine and sits outside the Caribbean hurricane belt, making it an ideal year-round destination. Aruba Ocean Villas is the island’s first and only overwater villa resort, offering adults-only accommodation, private pools and breathtaking ocean views.
💾 Save this one for your luxury travel bucket list!
#Aruba #ArubaTravel #OneHappyIsland #OverwaterVilla #CaribbeanEscape
🇧🇿 St. George’s Caye Resort | Belize
📍 Location: St. George’s Caye, Belize
✈️ How to get there: Fly from the UK via the USA to Belize City, followed by a complimentary 30-minute boat transfer to the private island.
✨ Why stay here? Boutique adults-only overwater bungalows on a private island just off the Belize Barrier Reef, offering world-class snorkelling, diving and a true barefoot luxury escape.
🏆 Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award
💾 Save this hidden gem for later!
#Belize #BelizeTravel #BelizeBarrierReef #OverwaterVilla #luxurytravel
🇧🇿 Thatch Caye, A Muy’Ono Resort | Belize
📍 Location: Thatch Caye, Belize
✈️ How to get there: Fly from the UK via the USA to Belize City, followed by a domestic flight to Dangriga and a scenic boat transfer.
✨ Why stay here? An all-inclusive private island with just a handful of overwater bungalows surrounded by the world’s second-largest barrier reef, perfect for snorkelling, paddleboarding and completely switching off.
🏆 Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award
💾 Another bucket-list stay to save!
#Belize #BelizeTravel #PrivateIsland
Overwater Villas You Didn’t Know Existed... Part 2
Think overwater villas only exist in the Maldives? Think again...
Here are 6 incredible luxury overwater villas in Aruba, Belize, Jamaica, Mauritius and Antigua that deserve a place on your bucket list.
Which one would you book first? 👇
✈️ Ready to start planning your own overwater escape?
📞 02477 180165
📧 donna.gilbert@travelcounsellors.com
#OverwaterVillas #LuxuryTravel #LuxuryHotels #BucketListTravel #TravelInspiration
🇦🇼 Aruba Ocean Villas | Aruba
📍 Location: Savaneta, Aruba
✈️ How to get there: Fly from the UK via Amsterdam, the USA or Colombia before a short transfer to the resort.
✨ Why stay here? Aruba is famous for its 365 days of sunshine and sits outside the Caribbean hurricane belt, making it an ideal year-round destination. Aruba Ocean Villas is the island’s first and only overwater villa resort, offering adults-only accommodation, private pools and breathtaking ocean views.
💾 Save this one for your luxury travel bucket list!
#Aruba #ArubaTravel #OneHappyIsland #OverwaterVilla #CaribbeanEscape
🇧🇿 St. George’s Caye Resort | Belize
📍 Location: St. George’s Caye, Belize
✈️ How to get there: Fly from the UK via the USA to Belize City, followed by a complimentary 30-minute boat transfer to the private island.
✨ Why stay here? Boutique adults-only overwater bungalows on a private island just off the Belize Barrier Reef, offering world-class snorkelling, diving and a true barefoot luxury escape.
🏆 Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award
💾 Save this hidden gem for later!
#Belize #BelizeTravel #BelizeBarrierReef #OverwaterVilla #luxurytravel
🇧🇿 Thatch Caye, A Muy’Ono Resort | Belize
📍 Location: Thatch Caye, Belize
✈️ How to get there: Fly from the UK via the USA to Belize City, followed by a domestic flight to Dangriga and a scenic boat transfer.
✨ Why stay here? An all-inclusive private island with just a handful of overwater bungalows surrounded by the world’s second-largest barrier reef, perfect for snorkelling, paddleboarding and completely switching off.
🏆 Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award
💾 Another bucket-list stay to save!
#Belize #BelizeTravel #PrivateIsland
I’ve been meeting with some of our lovely Caribbean partners courtesy of @essential_detail discovering all the exciting experiences, hotels and hidden gems across these incredible islands.
🇱🇨 @travelsaintlucia – Home to the iconic Pitons, lush rainforests and some of the Caribbean’s most luxurious boutique hotels.
🏨 @hotelChocolatsaintlucia
✨ Stay on a working cacao estate with breathtaking views of the Pitons
🏆 Multiple World Travel Awards winner, including St Lucia’s Leading Boutique Hotel.
🏨 @eastwindssaintlucia
✨ A boutique hideaway with just 30 cottages, renowned for exceptional service, tropical gardens and one of the island’s most peaceful beachfront settings.
🇻🇨 @discover.svg – An archipelago of 32 islands, perfect for sailing, island hopping & untouched Caribbean beauty.
🏨 @youngislandresort
✨ A private island retreat where every cottage is individually designed and authentic Caribbean charm takes centre stage.
🏆 Recognised by Condé Nast Traveler & World Travel Awards.
🇧🇧 @visitbarbados – From calm west coast beaches to the dramatic Atlantic coastline, Barbados offers world-class dining, rich culture, rum experiences & warm Bajan hospitality.
🏨 @littlegoodharbour
✨ A charming beachfront hideaway on the tranquil west coast, home to the renowned Fish Pot restaurant.
🏨 @southpointbarbados
✨ Stylish waterfront suites in vibrant St Lawrence Gap, perfect for couples wanting luxury accommodation within walking distance of fantastic restaurants and nightlife.
🏨 @atlantisbarbados
✨ A beautifully restored hotel overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, offering a completely different side of Barbados surrounded by dramatic coastal scenery.
🇯🇲 @visitjamaica – Reggae, waterfalls, Blue Mountain coffee, vibrant culture & some of the Caribbean’s most iconic beaches.
🏨 @thejamaicainn
✨ A timeless luxury boutique hotel with one of Jamaica’s most beautiful private beaches and exceptional personalised service.
🏆 Winner of multiple international travel awards, including recognition from the World Travel Awards.
📞 02477 180165
📧 donna.gilbert@travelcounsellors.com
#Bouti
I’ve been meeting with some of our lovely Caribbean partners courtesy of @essential_detail discovering all the exciting experiences, hotels and hidden gems across these incredible islands.
🇱🇨 @travelsaintlucia – Home to the iconic Pitons, lush rainforests and some of the Caribbean’s most luxurious boutique hotels.
🏨 @hotelChocolatsaintlucia
✨ Stay on a working cacao estate with breathtaking views of the Pitons
🏆 Multiple World Travel Awards winner, including St Lucia’s Leading Boutique Hotel.
🏨 @eastwindssaintlucia
✨ A boutique hideaway with just 30 cottages, renowned for exceptional service, tropical gardens and one of the island’s most peaceful beachfront settings.
🇻🇨 @discover.svg – An archipelago of 32 islands, perfect for sailing, island hopping & untouched Caribbean beauty.
🏨 @youngislandresort
✨ A private island retreat where every cottage is individually designed and authentic Caribbean charm takes centre stage.
🏆 Recognised by Condé Nast Traveler & World Travel Awards.
🇧🇧 @visitbarbados – From calm west coast beaches to the dramatic Atlantic coastline, Barbados offers world-class dining, rich culture, rum experiences & warm Bajan hospitality.
🏨 @littlegoodharbour
✨ A charming beachfront hideaway on the tranquil west coast, home to the renowned Fish Pot restaurant.
🏨 @southpointbarbados
✨ Stylish waterfront suites in vibrant St Lawrence Gap, perfect for couples wanting luxury accommodation within walking distance of fantastic restaurants and nightlife.
🏨 @atlantisbarbados
✨ A beautifully restored hotel overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, offering a completely different side of Barbados surrounded by dramatic coastal scenery.
🇯🇲 @visitjamaica – Reggae, waterfalls, Blue Mountain coffee, vibrant culture & some of the Caribbean’s most iconic beaches.
🏨 @thejamaicainn
✨ A timeless luxury boutique hotel with one of Jamaica’s most beautiful private beaches and exceptional personalised service.
🏆 Winner of multiple international travel awards, including recognition from the World Travel Awards.
📞 02477 180165
📧 donna.gilbert@travelcounsellors.com
#Bouti
Looking for overwater villas beyond the Maldives or French Polynesia? 🌴
These incredible luxury overwater resorts in Panama, Mexico, Cambodia, Honduras and Indonesia prove you don’t have to travel to the Indian or Pacific Ocean.
✈️ Ready to start planning?
📞 02477 180165
📧 donna.gilbert@travelcounsellors.com
#OverwaterVillas #LuxuryTravel #BucketListTravel #TravelInspiration #HiddenGems
🇵🇦 Sol Bungalows | Panama
✈️ Fly to Panama City, followed by a domestic flight to Bocas del Toro and a short water taxi.
💙 Adults-only overwater bungalows with glass floor panels, catamaran net hammocks and direct snorkelling access.
🏆 Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Best of the Best (Top 1% of hotels worldwide)
✈️ Ready to start planning?
📞 02477 180165
📧 donna.gilbert@travelcounsellors.com
#OverwaterVillas #bocodeltoro #BucketListTravel #panama #HiddenGems
🇲🇽 Palafitos Overwater Bungalows | Mexico
✈️ Direct flights to Cancún from several UK airports, followed by a 45-minute transfer.
💙 Mexico’s first luxury overwater bungalows, complete with private infinity pools, glass-bottom floors, butler service and an adults-only gourmet all-inclusive experience.
🏆 Ranked the 1 hotel in Playa del Carmen on Tripadvisor.
✈️ Ready to start planning?
📞 02477 180165
📧 donna.gilbert@travelcounsellors.com
#OverwaterVillas #LuxuryTravel #BucketListTravel #méxico #HiddenGems
Song Saa Private Island | Cambodia
✈️ Fly to Phnom Penh or Siem Reap, transfer to Sihanoukville, then take a private speedboat.
💙 Ultra-luxury overwater villas, an award-winning spa and a strong focus on sustainability and marine conservation.
🏆 World’s Leading Private Island Resort | Asia’s Leading Boutique Resort | Cambodia’s Leading Resort
✈️ Ready to start planning?
📞 02477 180165
📧 donna.gilbert@travelcounsellors.com
#OverwaterVillas #LuxuryTravel #BucketListTravel #cambodia #HiddenGems
🇰🇭 Koh Apikjun Resort by EHM | Cambodia
✈️ Fly to Phnom Penh, transfer to Sihanoukville and continue by speedboat.
💙 A hidden gem offering contemporary overwater villas, peaceful beaches and breathtaking sea views.
✈️ Ready to start planning?
📞 02477 180165
📧 donna.gilbert@travelcou
Looking for overwater villas beyond the Maldives or French Polynesia? 🌴
These incredible luxury overwater resorts in Panama, Mexico, Cambodia, Honduras and Indonesia prove you don’t have to travel to the Indian or Pacific Ocean.
✈️ Ready to start planning?
📞 02477 180165
📧 donna.gilbert@travelcounsellors.com
#OverwaterVillas #LuxuryTravel #BucketListTravel #TravelInspiration #HiddenGems
🇵🇦 Sol Bungalows | Panama
✈️ Fly to Panama City, followed by a domestic flight to Bocas del Toro and a short water taxi.
💙 Adults-only overwater bungalows with glass floor panels, catamaran net hammocks and direct snorkelling access.
🏆 Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Best of the Best (Top 1% of hotels worldwide)
✈️ Ready to start planning?
📞 02477 180165
📧 donna.gilbert@travelcounsellors.com
#OverwaterVillas #bocodeltoro #BucketListTravel #panama #HiddenGems
🇲🇽 Palafitos Overwater Bungalows | Mexico
✈️ Direct flights to Cancún from several UK airports, followed by a 45-minute transfer.
💙 Mexico’s first luxury overwater bungalows, complete with private infinity pools, glass-bottom floors, butler service and an adults-only gourmet all-inclusive experience.
🏆 Ranked the 1 hotel in Playa del Carmen on Tripadvisor.
✈️ Ready to start planning?
📞 02477 180165
📧 donna.gilbert@travelcounsellors.com
#OverwaterVillas #LuxuryTravel #BucketListTravel #méxico #HiddenGems
Song Saa Private Island | Cambodia
✈️ Fly to Phnom Penh or Siem Reap, transfer to Sihanoukville, then take a private speedboat.
💙 Ultra-luxury overwater villas, an award-winning spa and a strong focus on sustainability and marine conservation.
🏆 World’s Leading Private Island Resort | Asia’s Leading Boutique Resort | Cambodia’s Leading Resort
✈️ Ready to start planning?
📞 02477 180165
📧 donna.gilbert@travelcounsellors.com
#OverwaterVillas #LuxuryTravel #BucketListTravel #cambodia #HiddenGems
🇰🇭 Koh Apikjun Resort by EHM | Cambodia
✈️ Fly to Phnom Penh, transfer to Sihanoukville and continue by speedboat.
💙 A hidden gem offering contemporary overwater villas, peaceful beaches and breathtaking sea views.
✈️ Ready to start planning?
📞 02477 180165
📧 donna.gilbert@travelcou
A huge thank you to @Indulge and @travelgossip for such an incredible day at @58andco. 🍸✨
It was wonderful to meet so many fantastic luxury travel partners, hear about exciting experiences from around the world and make some brilliant new connections.
A special mention to:
✨ @amawaterways
✨ @carrierluxuryholidays
✨ @catalunyaexperience
✨ @natgeoexpeditions with @gadventures
✨ @marbellacollectiongreece
✨ @slcrepresentation
✨ @supernaturalbc
✨ @simpsontravel
✨ @emirates
And of course, to the incredible @cocktail.carmen at @58andco Your passion, knowledge and entrepreneurial journey were so inspiring.
The highlight? Creating my own bespoke gin! After choosing my botanicals, I named it Temple of Bloom 🌸🍸
What would you call your signature gin?
#LuxuryTravel #TravelIndustry #BucketListTravel #LuxuryHolidays #BehindTheScenes
A huge thank you to @Indulge and @travelgossip for such an incredible day at @58andco. 🍸✨
It was wonderful to meet so many fantastic luxury travel partners, hear about exciting experiences from around the world and make some brilliant new connections.
A special mention to:
✨ @amawaterways
✨ @carrierluxuryholidays
✨ @catalunyaexperience
✨ @natgeoexpeditions with @gadventures
✨ @marbellacollectiongreece
✨ @slcrepresentation
✨ @supernaturalbc
✨ @simpsontravel
✨ @emirates
And of course, to the incredible @cocktail.carmen at @58andco Your passion, knowledge and entrepreneurial journey were so inspiring.
The highlight? Creating my own bespoke gin! After choosing my botanicals, I named it Temple of Bloom 🌸🍸
What would you call your signature gin?
#LuxuryTravel #TravelIndustry #BucketListTravel #LuxuryHolidays #BehindTheScenes
My mind is always on…remembering this…having to do that, so when it does have a second of free time this is where it goes 🤿 🐠 🦈
#scuba #girlswhoscuba #girlsthatscuba #diving
My mind is always on…remembering this…having to do that, so when it does have a second of free time this is where it goes 🤿 🐠 🦈
#scuba #girlswhoscuba #girlsthatscuba #diving
Ever wondered where over two million wildebeest and zebra disappear to each year?
The Great Migration is one of the world’s most extraordinary wildlife spectacles, but knowing when and where to see it can be a challenge.
I have put together a clear, friendly and genuinely helpful guide to make it easy.
Whether you want to witness calving season, the dramatic Mara River crossings or the great journey south, this article explains everything you need to know.
👉 Read the full guide here: https://www.travelcounsellors.co.uk/donna.gilbert/TheGreatWildebeestMigration
Ready to plan your dream safari?
📞 02477 180165
📧 donna.gilbert@travelcounsellors.com
🦁🌍✨
#wildebeest #wildebeestmigration #tanzania #kenya #safari
Ever wondered where over two million wildebeest and zebra disappear to each year?
The Great Migration is one of the world’s most extraordinary wildlife spectacles, but knowing when and where to see it can be a challenge.
I have put together a clear, friendly and genuinely helpful guide to make it easy.
Whether you want to witness calving season, the dramatic Mara River crossings or the great journey south, this article explains everything you need to know.
👉 Read the full guide here: https://www.travelcounsellors.co.uk/donna.gilbert/TheGreatWildebeestMigration
Ready to plan your dream safari?
📞 02477 180165
📧 donna.gilbert@travelcounsellors.com
🦁🌍✨
#wildebeest #wildebeestmigration #tanzania #kenya #safari
Feeling inspired to travel with the World Cup being on?
#fifa #worldcuptravel #traveltok #football #Soccer
Feeling inspired to travel with the World Cup being on?
#fifa #worldcuptravel #traveltok #football #Soccer
In 1947, flying from Sydney to London took FOUR DAYS and SEVEN stops. 🦘✈️
Fast forward to 2027, and Qantas is about to do the exact same journey... without stopping once.
That’s right. Project Sunrise will see the world’s first nonstop Sydney to London flight, covering more than 16,000km and spending up to 22 hours in the air.
Somewhere between take-off and landing you’ll probably watch every movie, question every life decision, and become best friends with the cabin crew. 😂
What started as the iconic Kangaroo Route with stops in Darwin, Singapore, Kolkata, Karachi, Cairo and Rome has evolved into one of aviation’s most ambitious achievements.
The question is: would you rather spend 22 hours nonstop, or break the journey up with a layover? 👇
#Qantas #ProjectSunrise #SydneyToLondon #AviationNews #TravelNews
📞 02477 180165
📧 donna.gilbert@travelcounsellors.com
In 1947, flying from Sydney to London took FOUR DAYS and SEVEN stops. 🦘✈️
Fast forward to 2027, and Qantas is about to do the exact same journey... without stopping once.
That’s right. Project Sunrise will see the world’s first nonstop Sydney to London flight, covering more than 16,000km and spending up to 22 hours in the air.
Somewhere between take-off and landing you’ll probably watch every movie, question every life decision, and become best friends with the cabin crew. 😂
What started as the iconic Kangaroo Route with stops in Darwin, Singapore, Kolkata, Karachi, Cairo and Rome has evolved into one of aviation’s most ambitious achievements.
The question is: would you rather spend 22 hours nonstop, or break the journey up with a layover? 👇
#Qantas #ProjectSunrise #SydneyToLondon #AviationNews #TravelNews
📞 02477 180165
📧 donna.gilbert@travelcounsellors.com
Everyone says family holidays are relaxing...
Clearly they’ve never travelled with a toddler. 😂
So while my husband entertained our two-year-old, I spent 3 days exploring the Red Sea.
And honestly? My nervous system needed this...really needed it! I have been in fight or flight mode for such a long time - this was the reset my body craves, just wish I had more than 3 days.
Turtles, coral reefs, crystal clear water and an hour at a time where my brain finally switched off.
Best days with @camel_dive_club 🤿🐠
Would you try scuba diving?
📞 02477 180165
📧 donna.gilbert@travelcounsellors.com
#TravelTikTok #ScubaTok #RedSeaDiving #EgyptTravel #girlsthatscuba
Everyone says family holidays are relaxing...
Clearly they’ve never travelled with a toddler. 😂
So while my husband entertained our two-year-old, I spent 3 days exploring the Red Sea.
And honestly? My nervous system needed this...really needed it! I have been in fight or flight mode for such a long time - this was the reset my body craves, just wish I had more than 3 days.
Turtles, coral reefs, crystal clear water and an hour at a time where my brain finally switched off.
Best days with @camel_dive_club 🤿🐠
Would you try scuba diving?
📞 02477 180165
📧 donna.gilbert@travelcounsellors.com
#TravelTikTok #ScubaTok #RedSeaDiving #EgyptTravel #girlsthatscuba
Good news for Dubai and the wider UAE.
The FCDO is no longer advising against all but essential travel to the United Arab Emirates, which means I can now move forward with holidays that were affected by the recent conflict.
I will be spending this afternoon and evening working through affected bookings and contacting clients in date order, so please bear with me while I do this.
A quick note on expectations: some hotels in the UAE are still operating with reduced services or capacity, as they have taken the opportunity to carry out renovations and improvement works. Facilities may differ slightly from what was originally advertised, and I will highlight any known changes when I speak with you so there are no surprises.
If you have an upcoming UAE booking with me and are unsure what this means for your holiday, please look out for my message or feel free to drop me a line and I will come back to you as soon as I can.
📞 02477 180165
📧 donna.gilbert@travelcounsellors.com
#UAE #UAEHolidays #DubaiTravel
Good news for Dubai and the wider UAE.
The FCDO is no longer advising against all but essential travel to the United Arab Emirates, which means I can now move forward with holidays that were affected by the recent conflict.
I will be spending this afternoon and evening working through affected bookings and contacting clients in date order, so please bear with me while I do this.
A quick note on expectations: some hotels in the UAE are still operating with reduced services or capacity, as they have taken the opportunity to carry out renovations and improvement works. Facilities may differ slightly from what was originally advertised, and I will highlight any known changes when I speak with you so there are no surprises.
If you have an upcoming UAE booking with me and are unsure what this means for your holiday, please look out for my message or feel free to drop me a line and I will come back to you as soon as I can.
📞 02477 180165
📧 donna.gilbert@travelcounsellors.com
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There is absolutely no elegant way to get back on board carrying an extra 40% of body weight in gear 🤣
Special thanks to all @camel_dive_club for an incredible week 🤿 🐠 🦈 🐬 and to those I met through the week you’re all amazing 🥰
#cameldive #cameltribe #egyptdiving #redseadiving #girlsthatscuba
There is absolutely no elegant way to get back on board carrying an extra 40% of body weight in gear 🤣
Special thanks to all @camel_dive_club for an incredible week 🤿 🐠 🦈 🐬 and to those I met through the week you’re all amazing 🥰
#cameldive #cameltribe #egyptdiving #redseadiving #girlsthatscuba
