Cheryl Hopkins - Not Just Travel

Name: Cheryl Hopkins - Not Just Travel
Address: Bedworth, GB
Telephone: +447592135447

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10/09/2026

If you’re travelling in the next few days, take 2 minutes to prep. It can save hours if things go wrong.

Quick disruption checklist (from a very long day at Heathrow):

Screenshot everything – booking confirmation, flight details, hotel, transfers, travel insurance, supplier numbers.

Turn on airline + airport app notifications (and check your email spam folder).

Keep receipts for food, taxis, hotels and note times. You may be able to claim.

Don’t cancel anything yourself if you’ve booked a package. Speak to your supplier/Personal Travel Consultant first.

Get it in writing at the desk. Even a short note helps later.

Have a Plan B – would you still travel if you lose a day? Or would you rather switch dates/destination?

If you want your holiday arranged just for you (with proper protection if plans change), message me with your dates and where you’re going.

09/09/2026

I should be in Las Vegas right now. AI generated image as not there to take myself 😢

Instead, I’m on the sofa watching the news, after the airport chaos over the last few days turned our trip into a long, stressful wait at Heathrow.

Our flight with Virgin was due to leave at 5.25pm yesterday. By 8pm we still hadn’t had any clear notification of cancellation or a proper update from the airport. The hardest bit was the silence.

Because we’d booked as a package, I called the supplier to get clarity and options. But they hadn’t been notified either. So we were in the dark, relying on the media and whatever the desk staff could tell us.

After speaking to airline staff, we were told to collect our luggage, leave the airport, and wait for the app to update us with an amended flight.

Baggage reclaim was carnage. Bags everywhere. People everywhere. It was like trying to find a needle in a haystack. We eventually found our cases, then went back up to departures to speak to the Virgin desk.

Massive queues. People lying on the floor. Sitting on suitcases. Elderly passengers, children… it was awful to see.

By 10pm, we’d been moved onto a new flight for tomorrow… which meant we’d only be in Las Vegas for two full days. That wasn’t the trip we’d planned (or paid for), and we didn’t want to accept it.

Virgin did eventually offer hotels at midnight — 30 minutes away — because everything closer was fully booked. There were 1,000’s of people all trying to find a bed at the same time.

In the end, with no other flight options, we made the decision (with our supplier) that Vegas wasn’t for us this time, sadly.

And this is the bit I want you to take from it: because we booked as a package, the supplier dealt with the overseas side. Transfers. Hotel. The knock-on admin. We didn’t have to ring round telling people we wouldn’t be arriving. When you’re exhausted and stressed, that matters.

This is my first time experiencing disruption like this. Now I completely get why having a Personal Travel Consultant in your corner — and booking as a package — can make a horrible situation a lot more manageable.

If you’re planing on travelling soon and want your holiday arranged just for you, message me and I’ll help you plan it properly (and make sure you’re protected if plans change).

08/09/2026

This one gave me goosebumps. Huge congratulations to you both. 💍

They got engaged in front of the Trevi Fountain in Rome on their recent cruise and stay (yes, he actually got down on one knee). And now I’ve booked their honeymoon.🥂

Dubai first for the wow-factor. Big-city energy, skyline views, and a few bucket-list moments.

Then it’s straight to the Maldives to exhale. Think a beach bungalow, followed by a water bungalow on stilts. Barefoot mornings. Lazy swims. Proper switch-off time after the city.

I love being part of these “before and after” moments. Your holiday arranged just for you.

If a Dubai + Maldives twin-centre honeymoon is on your Pinterest board, message me and I’ll map it out for you as your Not Just Travel Personal Travel Consultant.

(Permission has been given to use this photo)

07/09/2026

Out of office is on — I’m off to Las Vegas.

I’ll have limited access while I’m away, as my days are packed (think Grand Canyon trips, ziplines, shows, casinos… and yes, probably a bit of line dancing too).

I’ve already contacted everyone travelling in the next 7 days. If you’re travelling after that, I’m back in the office on 15th September and will pick things up then.

In the meantime, all your travel documents will still be sent out by the office, and I’ll make sure you have everything you need well before you go.

Thank you for your patience.
Cheryl

04/09/2026

Honfleur stole my heart. And it’s made for a cruise day.

I visited recently with Ambassador and it’s one of those places that feels like a film set. You walk off the ship and within minutes you’re by the Vieux Bassin (the old harbour), with tall painted houses reflected in the water, little boats bobbing, and cafés everywhere. It’s compact, easy to explore, and ideal if you want a relaxed wander, a coffee, and a few “stop me, I need a photo” moments.

What I loved most was how French it feels. Cobbled lanes, independent shops, galleries, and that calm Normandy charm. If you like seafood, you’ll be in heaven.

And then there’s Cherbourg (yes, I have visited there previously too). It’s such a pretty surprise. The marina is lovely, the town feels smart and cared for, and it’s brilliant for a gentle stroll and a bit of history. If you fancy something different, Cité de la Mer is a great shout (especially in December when you want an indoor option as well).

Why I’m mentioning these two for a December Ambassador cruise:
You get cosy French port towns without the summer crowds. Think crisp sea air, twinkly lights, warm cafés, and a proper change of scenery… without long travel days.

Ambassador Cruise – 4 nights | Departs 16 December 2027
From £339pp
Solo from £589pp
(Prices subject to availability.)

I’ll add photos from my recent visit in this post — have a look and tell me which town you’d love most. If you want cabin options and what’s included, message me and I’ll sort it.

Your holiday arranged just for you.

31/08/2026

Big shout out to the Ambassador Team for inviting me and organising this last weekends trip.

It’s not every weekend you sail from London Tilbury to Honfleur and get to

- drive around France in a Classic Citroen 2CV,
- visit a Cider farm,
- walking tour of beautiful Honfleur
- meet the captains in the Bridge of the ship
- see how amazing the kitchen staff are on the Galley tour,
- theatre shows with the fantastic entertainment staff,
- Amazing food and hospitality in every restaurant onboard
- quiz’s, shopping, afternoon tea, silent disco…..

The list goes on and on….

What a weekend,

Once I’ve caught up on my sleep 🤭 I’ll post more about the ship Ambience and Honfleur

For now, I’ll leave you with these snippets of the weekend!

28/08/2026

Bank holiday weekend working trip! 💜

Just arrived at Tilbury Docks for my weekend to Honfleur onboard Ambassador Ambience

Arrived in the passenger parking, porters took my luggage from the boot of the car before I parked and I will be re-united with my case in my room later today. Such a smooth arrival..

Now to board the ship, looking forward to hearing more about Ambassador and being able to experience the ship as a passenger rather than just a day visitor as I have done in the past.

We have a full fun weekend planned by the Ambassador team attending the weekend with us, it’s all a secret but we’ve had to pack for all weather and adventures. Can’t wait!

Will try to post stories throughout the weekend.

These trips are so valuable to enable us to experience it so we have all the knowledge to pass to our clients

Let’s hope the sun stays shining 🌞

15/08/2026

Saturday morning is change over day here in the hotel, so we are enjoying having the beach to ourselves ☀️

03/08/2026

Are you like me and have your same sunbed spot whilst on holiday? 🌞

These two were my pool and beach spots last year in Mauritius at the beautiful Long Beach Mauritius resort

Tell me it’s not just me 🤣

30/06/2026

🌴✨ First holiday with friends alert! My daughter’s off to Zante this weekend with her mates — all 18 😍

I’m SO excited for them… and also doing that classic parent thing of being quietly nervous 😅📱

At least now we can track them on their phones, get hold of them, and they can message whenever they want.

I’m sharing a few pics of me on my first holiday to Kos when I was 17… our parents only heard from us when we called home on a pay phone once or twice a week! ☎️🙈 Honestly… how did they cope?!

Parents (and former 18-year-olds!) — what was YOUR first friends holiday, and how did your parents handle it? Comment below 👇

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