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✈️ Travel Counsellor | 🎰 Las Vegas specialist with 20+ years’ experience | 🌍 Bespoke holidays, cruises & luxury escapes worldwide | ❤️ Personal service, expert advice & full financial protection |
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23/10/2026

One of the reasons I will never get bored of Las Vegas ❤️🌵

I've been visiting for over 20 years, and it's places like Red Rock Canyon that remind me why I love helping others discover this incredible destination. Whether you're a first-timer or a returning Vegas lover, let me help you plan a trip that's right for YOU

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✨ A little re‑introduction… and what really happens when you send me an enquiry 🤩 ✨It’s been a while since I properly in...
21/10/2026

✨ A little re‑introduction… and what really happens when you send me an enquiry 🤩 ✨

It’s been a while since I properly introduced myself, so hello again – I’m Paula, your personal Travel Counsellor, and I specialise in creating tailor‑made, stress‑free holidays that fit you and your life.

People are often surprised by how much goes on behind the scenes after they send me a message that starts with “We’re thinking about going to…” – so I thought I’d share a little of what actually happens.

When your enquiry lands in my inbox, I don’t just pull a price off a website. I:

🔍 Dig into the detail

Check weather patterns, flight options, connections and sensible routings
Look at different dates and durations to see where the value really is
Consider jet‑lag, transfer times and how the overall journey will feel
🏨 Hand‑pick the right accommodation

Shortlist hotels, villas or resorts that fit your brief and budget
Check room types properly – is there enough space, the right layout, a decent view, somewhere quiet enough to sleep?
Look at genuine recent feedback and my colleagues’ experiences, not just glossy pictures
🧩 Match the trip to your travel style

Think about who’s travelling: couples, families, older relatives, teens, solo travellers
Factor in the “non‑negotiables” you’ve told me about:
Room each, good vegetarian options, no huge crowds, accessible rooms, kids’ clubs, culture, walking, spa time…
Build in the right balance of rest and activity, so you don’t come home needing another holiday
💷 Do the value‑checking for you

Compare different airlines, routings and cabin classes
Test what happens if we move the dates by a day or two
Look at where half board, full board or all‑inclusive genuinely makes sense for you
🧾 Make sure it all hangs together

Check that flights, transfers, check‑in/out times and excursions actually line up
Ensure everything is financially protected and clearly costed
Present it in a way that’s simple to understand, with options you can genuinely compare
Only once I’m happy I’d book it for my own family or friends do I send it to you.

So when you see a quote from me, you’re not just seeing a “deal” – you’re seeing hours of research, checking and fine‑tuning designed around you.

If you’re thinking about your next escape – whether that’s a once‑in‑a‑lifetime honeymoon, a family adventure or simply a well‑earned week in the sun – just send me a message with a rough idea of when, who and how you like to travel, and I’ll do the hard work for you.

📩 Pop me a message here or on 07459 897016 to start planning.

21/10/2026

A must do when in Vegas!

17/10/2026

The Chandelier Bar simply beautiful and great drinks and vibe to match it's a must visit when I'm in town

If you ask me for my personal favourite Vegas hotel, it has to be The CosmopolitanWe stayed in a Studio King Fountain Vi...
08/10/2026

If you ask me for my personal favourite Vegas hotel, it has to be The Cosmopolitan

We stayed in a Studio King Fountain View room and having a balcony looking straight at the Bellagio fountains is just magic. You can sit outside with a drink and watch the Strip come to life day and night.

Why I love it:

Central Strip location so you’re right in the heart of everything
Balcony rooms with those iconic Bellagio fountain views
A great food court plus speakeasies and one of the last remaining buffets on the Strip
The stunning Chandelier Bar and several other brilliant bars
Boulevard Pool overlooking the Strip, and the calmer Chelsea Pool higher up
You can walk indoors through to Bellagio and Vdara
Cheaper food options just across the road at Miracle Mile like Earl of Sandwich, Blondies and more, so you can balance treats with good value

For me, it’s the perfect blend of fun, style and those ‘wow’ Vegas moments, with enough nearby food choices to suit most budgets. If you’d like help deciding whether to go budget, blow‑out or somewhere in between for your own Vegas trip, just send me a message and I’ll talk you through some options that match how you actually like to travel

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Next up in my Vegas hotel series: Fontainebleau, the newest hotel and casino on the Strip.We stayed in a Gold King Suite...
07/10/2026

Next up in my Vegas hotel series: Fontainebleau, the newest hotel and casino on the Strip.

We stayed in a Gold King Suite with a Strip and Sphere view and it felt very modern: almost everything in the room is controlled by buttons, from the lights to the curtains, which was a big contrast to the very manual, old‑school feel at Excalibur. The room was beautiful and bright lots of space.

What we loved:

Gold King Suite with incredible Strip & Sphere view
Modern, tech‑driven room controls
A huge, beautiful casino and a big food court plus lots of restaurant options
Stunning, expansive pool area: around six acres with multiple bars, LIV Beach day life and even a gaming area by the pool
Easy to get to Resorts World and Stratosphere also Peppermills for that classic American diner.

Downsides for us:

The mattress was very hard and we did not sleep as well here as we did at Excalibur
No bargain $3 margaritas here
It is right at the far north end of the Strip, so the location is not as central as many people might expect

I’d class this as more of a ‘treat’ or stylish stay in Vegas: perfect if you love sleek design, big pools and a shiny new casino. If you’re torn between something like Excalibur on a budget and a newer resort like Fontainebleau, I can help you figure out which is the better fit for how you actually want to do Vegas

Honest review, low‑budget favourite hotel in Las VegasWe spent part of our 2‑week Vegas trip at Excalibur in a remodelle...
06/10/2026

Honest review, low‑budget favourite hotel in Las Vegas

We spent part of our 2‑week Vegas trip at Excalibur in a remodelled 2 queen room with a Strip view. It’s simple, a bit worn in places with the odd stain here and there, but it actually gave us the best night’s sleep of the whole holiday the mattress was so comfy and the hotel quiet at night.

Why I rate it as a great low‑budget option:

Remodelled 2 queen room with Strip view
Basic but comfortable and quiet for sleeping
Handy food court so you’re not always eating in restaurants
Super easy to walk to New York New York, Luxor, Mandalay Bay and MGM
Three good‑sized pools for cooling off in the heat
Fun casino vibe and you can even find $3 margaritas
Perfect for families as lots to do for the children with the Amusement Arcade and the Tournament of Kings Show and a family friendly pool.

If you want to do Vegas without blowing the budget, but still be right in the action on the Strip, this is one I’ll happily talk through with you and compare against other options

05/10/2026

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05/10/2026

Fontainebleau Gold King Suite Strip and Sphere view room tour

01/10/2026

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