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𝗧𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼𝗿 | 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗵𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗮𝘀𝘁 | 𝗗𝘂𝗯𝗮𝗶 🇦🇪
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29/10/2026

𝐇𝐮𝐬𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬, 𝐈'𝐦 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐛𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐢𝐞 𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐬...

This girls’ weekend started with an inspired idea from one very clever husband… a birthday surprise that brought his wife’s favourite girls together for some well-deserved quality time.

Three weeks. That's all it took!

Luckily, he knew TWO Travel Counsellors. Between us, we turned his idea into reality, taking care of the research, planning and logistics to get everyone together.

It was a brilliant reminder that sometimes, the hardest part of planning a trip isn't deciding where to go. It's finding the time to research the options, coordinate everyone's diaries and pull all the details together.

That's where I can help. Whether it's a girls’ weekend, a family holiday or a big bucket-list adventure, I take the planning off your plate, so no one gets left carrying the responsibility for organising everything.

And if you're a husband looking for a thoughtful birthday surprise… consider this your inspiration. You're welcome. 😂🤍

So, who's got a girls’ trip sitting in their group chat waiting to happen?

You bring your tribe. I'll take care of the details. ✨

Emma
+971 50 922 0898

26/10/2026

POV: I’ve just got back from a girls’ weekend that went from idea to reality in just THREE WEEKS 🤯✨

A birthday surprise, a brilliant idea and a group of girls who actually made it happen! (Having two Travel Counsellors in the group probably helped 😉)

How many times have you talked about a girls’ trip, only for it to get lost in a sea of messages because nobody wants to be the one organising it all? 😂

Consider this your sign to stop talking about it and let me start planning it for you 🤍

You bring your tribe. I’ll take care of the details.

Send this to your group chat and let’s make it happen! ✈️

13/10/2026

💫𝐓𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲💫

Some holidays are a long time in the making… and this one was definitely worth the wait! ✨

I’ve had the pleasure of helping this lovely family with their travels before, so it was wonderful to plan another big adventure for them - a Kenyan safari followed by a week in Zanzibar, booked more than a year ahead.

The Maasai Mara was a real highlight, and I was especially pleased to secure them a fantastic upgrade. Add an incredible guide (one of the best in Kenya!) and it made for a truly special safari experience. 🐘

Behind the scenes, there were plenty of moving parts to bring together - from hotels and transfers to safari experiences and excursions. But that’s exactly what I love about my job: taking care of all the details so my clients can switch off and enjoy the adventure.

And when returning clients trust me with another special family holiday? That means a lot. 🤍

Thank you, Emma, for trusting me with another memorable trip. Here’s to many more adventures together! 🌍✈

09/10/2026

Mud mask on, research hat on! 🧖‍♀️✈️

I’ve been discovering why Bucharest deserves a spot on your travel list…

I’ve just published a new blog about Therme București - Europe’s largest thermal spa and wellness centre, just 5km from Bucharest Airport.

Having visited twice now, I’m convinced it’s an underrated option for a girls’ weekend, a meet-up with friends travelling from different countries, or even a clever stopover between the UK and UAE.

Think tropical surroundings, pools, cocktails, sauna rituals and plenty of time to relax. And yes, I’ve done the research personally. Someone had to! 😉

Read my blog to discover why Bucharest might be worth a second look: https://shorturl.at/igbAl

Consider this your sign to gather your tribe and start planning! ✈️🥂

Emma
+971 50 922 0898

06/10/2026

💫𝐓𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲💫

This is one of those moments where I’m reminded why having a Travel Counsellor can make such a difference.

This family had a wonderful summer travelling around Europe, but unfortunately, towards the end of their trip, an accident meant that one of them suddenly needed a wheelchair for their flight home.

Not something you expect to have to organise when you’re on holiday - but thankfully, it was something I could take care of for them.

Christine’s words afterwards really summed up why I do what I do:

“𝙄𝙩 𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙮 𝙢𝙖𝙙𝙚 𝙖 𝙗𝙞𝙜 𝙙𝙞𝙛𝙛𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙢𝙚 𝙬𝙝𝙤 𝙪𝙨𝙪𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙮 𝙝𝙖𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙙𝙚𝙖𝙡 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙬𝙝𝙤𝙡𝙚 𝙨𝙪𝙢𝙢𝙚𝙧 𝙫𝙖𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣!”

And honestly, that’s exactly it!

It’s not just about finding the right flights or hotels. It’s knowing that if something unexpected happens, there’s someone you can message who will help sort it out.

Thank you, Christine, for taking the time to share your experience and for trusting me with your family’s travel. It was a pleasure to support you - and I’m so glad I could take one more thing off your plate when you needed it. ✨

24/09/2026

“𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐛𝐮𝐝𝐠𝐞𝐭?”

It’s one of those questions I sometimes feel awkward asking clients.

Not because I’m trying to spend it. 😅

But because without some idea of what you’re comfortable investing, it’s really difficult for me to know what we’re working with - and the range of possibilities when it comes to travel is huge.

And there’s another complication…

If you usually book your own holidays, 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐦𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐩 𝐜𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐥.

Flights booked here.
Hotel booked there.
Transfers, excursions and extras added along the way…

It’s very easy to underestimate the true cost of a holiday when you’re not looking at the whole picture.

That’s one of the differences when you work with me.

I’m looking at the 𝐰𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐩 - and presenting it as one cohesive itinerary, with all the elements and costs together.

Sometimes that total might be more than you expected. But at least you can see exactly what you’re getting for it, and we can have a proper conversation about where you want to spend, where you’re happy to compromise, and what matters most to you.

So no, you don’t need to arrive with a perfectly calculated budget.

Just an honest conversation.

Because the best trips aren’t built around a number.

They’re built around you.

Emma
+971 50 922 0898

22/09/2026

Two years 🤍

Today marks two years since I officially started my journey with Travel Counsellors UAE.

And I hadn’t even realised until an email from Head Office landed in my inbox this morning to commemorate the occasion! Safe to say, the time has flown by…

There’s been so much to celebrate along the way: new clients, repeat clients, amazing trips planned, industry experiences I never could have imagined, and a business that has grown far beyond what I pictured when I first started.

It hasn’t always been straightforward, though. The last few months in particular have been a testing time for those of us working in travel, which has made me even more grateful for the people who have helped me get this far.

To my friends and family who have supported me from day one, my wonderful clients who continue to trust me with their holidays, and everyone who has enquired, recommended me, referred someone, engaged with a post or simply followed along as part of my little travel community…

Thank you. It genuinely means more than you know🤍

Two years in, I’m still learning, still growing and still very excited about where this business can go.

Here’s to Year 3! ✨

And hopefully, plenty more adventures along the way! ✈️🌍

18/09/2026

✈️𝐘𝐨𝐮’𝐫𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐨… 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭?✈️

If you’re booking travel to or from Dubai over the next few months, there’s something worth considering before you book.

Since the conflict began at the end of February, airlines across the region have repeatedly suspended, cancelled and rescheduled services.

Now, international carriers are announcing their return – which should mean more choice and, hopefully, more competitive fares.

But… are you willing to take the risk?

I’ve recently been helping clients who booked their travel long before the conflict navigate cancelled and changed flights. In some cases, finding an alternative has meant significant additional costs.

For now, I’m sticking firmly to UAE-based carriers where possible, and that’s what I’m advising my clients too. They’ve demonstrated how quickly they can resume operations following airspace closures.

If you’re considering another carrier, check:

✈️𝐅𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐡𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 – is your specific flight actually operating reliably?

📋 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐬 – refund, rebooking or voucher?

🛟 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧 𝐁 – if it’s cancelled at short notice, could you buy replacement tickets? And what happens if you miss a cruise, tour, connection or important event?

I’m not saying don’t book.

Just understand the risk.

Because the cheapest flight isn’t necessarily the cheapest option if you end up buying another one at the last minute.

And that’s something I’m considering very carefully for my clients right now.

Emma

(Photo of my daughter’s very well-travelled Teddy! 🧸✈️)

15/09/2026

💫𝐓𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲💫

Thank you, Gautam Ganglani, for taking the time to share your experience.

Having got to know Gautam over the past 18 months through Circle Networks, I was delighted when he trusted me to plan this trip for his family.

One of the things I value most about building relationships through networking is that it takes time. You get to know the person behind the business, understand how they work and, hopefully, build a level of trust that goes beyond a business introduction.

So, when that relationship turns into an opportunity to work together, I’m genuinely grateful.

Planning a multi-destination family trip across Austria and Prague involved plenty of moving parts, and it was a pleasure to bring everything together. Most importantly, it was lovely to hear that I was able to take the stress out of the planning while making sure the different interests and preferences within the family were considered.

Thank you again, Gautam, for trusting me with such an important family trip. It was a pleasure to support you all, and I’m so pleased it turned into a memorable experience!

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Travel Counsellors
Dubai

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https://www.travelcounsellors.ae/emma.west/

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