Cathy Chapman-Travel Counsellor

31/10/2026

🌴 Costa Rica FAM – Day 2 🇨🇷

Al's journey continues....👌

Well, day 2 certainly did NOT disappoint! 😍

Pancakes were on the menu for breakfast… and who was I to refuse?! 🥞 With that important business taken care of, we headed off for a hike to Esmeralda Waterfall. Absolutely stunning! 💚 After all that hiking, a cool-down was definitely needed and what a perfect spot for it! 💦

Back to the hotel for a quick drink before I headed off on my next adventure… something I’ve NEVER done before! Now, with my slight issue with heights, I wasn’t 100% convinced, but I decided to give canyoning a go! 😬 And WOW… it was brilliant! So much fun and definitely an experience I won’t forget! 🙌

After all that excitement, it was time for a well-deserved lunch and, of course, a b**r! 🍻

The afternoon called for a little relaxation, so we headed down to the pool. What an incredible setting to unwind and soak up those surroundings! ☀️🌴

Then it was time for dinner before heading out on a jungle night walk! 🐸🕷️ We saw all sorts of fascinating creatures and insects… let’s just say there was a tarantula involved. We’ll ignore that bit… 😳😂 Tina would NOT have been happy!

By 9pm we were absolutely shattered! Between all the activities and the jet lag, it was definitely time to call it a night. 😴

Another incredible day full of adventure, new experiences and memories being made! ❤️

Stay tuned for tomorrow’s adventures… this Costa Rica trip just keeps getting better! 🇨🇷🌴

31/10/2026

CLASSIC COSTA RICA

💸From only £1,543 Per Person Trip Only

🛫 Flights Included from LHR, MAN, EDI

We are same price booking agents for this amazing Supplier 👌



This 15-day adventure, beginning and ending in lively San Jose, is a journey through the jungles, farmlands, beaches and cities of a pure Central American location.



💫 30 April 2027

💫 15 Days

💫 5 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 dinner

💫 Hotel (11 nights), Homestay (1 night), Lodge (2 nights)



❤️ Spot long-nosed tapirs, white-faced capuchin monkeys, ocelots and three-toed sloths on this wildlife adventure

❤️ Go deeper than the average tourist with a homestay in a quiet agricultural community – the perfect opportunity to experience local life and practice your Spanish.

❤️ Hop aboard a riverboat to Tortuguero, a region popular for its canals that attract both human and wildlife visitors, most notably local green turtles.

❤️ Visit the indigenous Maleku community to share a traditional meal and learn about their way of life



TRIP ONLY WAS: £1,928PP | NOW: £1,543PP

🛫 LONDON HEATHROW - £2,559 PER PERSON

🛫 MANCHESTER - £2,685 PER PERSON

🛫 EDINBURGH – £2,695 PER PERSON



ℹ️ T&Cs apply. Prices are per person, based on two adults sharing and are subject to availability.

Tour Operator: Intrepid. E&OE. Correct as of 28 October 2026 and subject to availability. single-room available from an additional £625 or opt for same gender share for no extra charge.

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30/10/2026

DAY ONE OF THE COSTA RICA FAM… AND WHAT A DAY! 🤩🌴

My business partner, Alan, is on a fam trip (familiarisation trip) to Costa Rica....it's such a wonderful place to visit and I've done many, many itineraries here....
Follow along over the next few days if you fancy this amazing adventure! 👇

We started bright and early, meeting at 6.30am, ready for the three-hour drive to our put-in point, where we would meet our guides for the day. Our destination? for the next two nights!

Now, this is no ordinary lodge… Pacuare Lodge is tucked away right next to the river, and the ONLY way to get there is by white-water rafting in! 🚣‍♀️

What an experience! We split into three groups and headed down the river, and everyone had to get stuck in. Such an incredible way to arrive somewhere! On reaching the lodge, we were greeted with dry towels and welcome drinks – just perfect after our adventure.

And my room… WOW! 😍 A beautiful detached lodge complete with an outdoor shower. Sam would LOVE it! I had a quick relax in the hammock (which could easily become my new favourite spot!) before heading over to the restaurant for lunch.
When you stay here, activities are included, so there was no time to sit around for long! This afternoon we headed up into the treetops for canopy walking and zip-lining. What a rush! 🌳🪂 Definitely an afternoon to remember.

After all that excitement, it was back to the main lodge for a well-earned b**r, a shower and a delicious dinner. And then… I pretty much passed out! 😂
With a six-hour time difference and another 6am wake-up call ahead, I think we were ALL ready for bed!

What a first day. Costa Rica, you’re already showing off! ❤️
Can’t wait to see what tomorrow brings…

25/10/2026

23/10/2026

🌴 Has the shift in temperature got you thinking of sunnier days? ✈️
Why not get ahead of the game and let us take care of your next getaway?

Whether you’re dreaming of a relaxing beach break in the Med ☀️🏖️ or fancy something a little more adventurous, we’ll help you find and book the holiday that’s right for you.

Just a little reminder that we’re also booking agents for many of the major tour operators, including Jet2holidays, TUI and easyJet holidays.

So, rather than booking it all yourself, why not let us do the hard work for you? You’ll also get:

📞 24/7 support
🌍 Expert advice on the best destination and hotel for you
🏨 Help choosing the right holiday to suit your needs and budget
✅ We can check you in before you travel
🖨️ We can even print your travel documents if you need us to!

Your holiday, our expertise, and support every step of the way. ❤️

📩 Get in touch today and let’s start planning your next adventure! ✈️🌴

19/10/2026

La Bella Roma 👌🇮🇹🇮🇹

Just a quick weekend getaway! Surprising what you can get to see! 👌

16/10/2026

Obligatory Airport Morning Drink!
Andiamo a Roma!

13/10/2026

🌎✈️ Two weeks today and my Business Partner, Alan will be heading to Heathrow for his very first FAM trip… and what a destination to kick things off with! 🇨🇷🌴
Alan is off to Costa Rica to experience all that this incredible destination has to offer, and we can’t wait to follow his journey!

We’re so lucky to have the opportunity to experience these amazing trips, as they give us invaluable first-hand knowledge to help make our customers’ holidays extra special. 💚

From exploring destinations for ourselves and discovering the activities, experiences and resorts that can truly make or break a trip, to building lifelong relationships with local contacts who help us create those extra-special moments for our clients, these experiences really are priceless.

For this adventure, Alan will be travelling with Journey Latin America, and he can’t wait to discover everything this wonderful destination has to offer.
🌿🐒🌋 So, follow along on Alan’s Costa Rican adventure! And if his travels inspire you to start planning your own unforgettable trip, we’d love to hear from you.

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12/10/2026

It’s always lovely to catch up with my TC friends, and that’s exactly what I did this weekend, enjoying a well-deserved break! 🥰

Katie May and Tina Williams both headed up north to visit me as I've been threatening to show them around Durham for years!

We spent the weekend talking business, catching up, enjoying a lovely few hours in Durham and, of course, eating everything in sight! 😂🍰🍽️

It’s amazing having your own business and the flexibility of working from home, but the friendships I’ve made along the way are what make this job even more special. ❤️

Now, it’s time to get back to reality and catch up on some work! 💻☕️

05/10/2026

How is it October already?! 🍂✈️

September has absolutely flown by, and it’s been another wonderfully busy month of booking lots of lovely adventures all over the world 🌎💙

Just to give you a little holiday inspiration, here are some of the trips we’ve recently booked:

🕴Lots of Corporate Flights! Global Business Meetings are at full steam ahead!
🇹🇷 A family summer holiday to Turkey
🇨🇾 A last-minute family getaway to Cyprus
🇬🇷 Greek island hopping
🇳🇿 An unforgettable road trip around New Zealand
🇻🇳 A family adventure in Vietnam
🇬🇧 School groups heading to London next year
🇵🇪 School groups travelling to Peru next year
✨ A magical trip to Disneyland Paris
🎅 A winter adventure to search for Santa

And it’s never too early to start thinking ahead! 🎄☀️

Lots of people are already starting to plan their Easter holidays and looking ahead to getting that first bit of sunshine in 2027.

So, if you’re thinking about your next holiday, whether it’s a family getaway, a big bucket-list adventure, a school trip or simply some much-needed sunshine, just get in touch 💪

We’d love to help you find the perfect trip and take away the stress of all that planning. ✈️🌎

Where will your next adventure take you? 👇