Darren - Travel Counsellors 0191 3810080

Name: Darren - Travel Counsellors 0191 3810080
Address: Durham, GB
Telephone: +441913810080

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👋 Hi, I’m Darren – a travel expert with 35+ years’ experience! I create tailor-made holidays, cruises & business trips as part of Travel Counsellors.

Based near Durham & helping clients UK-wide with personal, stress-free travel planning. 🌍✈️ I have customers through out the UK, and as I work from home. I will be available to you at a time that suits you. Having worked in the Travel Industry for over 30 years both in Retail Travel Agencies and Tour Operators, both in the UK and overseas, I am a travel professional and very proud to be part of Travel Counsellors. I specialise in European holiday destinations and Cruise, but I am able to handle all destinations and deal with every enquiry as though it was my own. You have peace of mind when you book anything with me as it is always 100% financially protected, with our 24/7 duty office, our My TC app and my personal care, your in great hands. So when your ready, give me a call and I look forward to hearing from you.

05/11/2026

ZANZIBAR BEACH & SAFARI TWIN-CENTRE FROM £3,643pp 🐘🏝️
Barefoot luxury on the Indian Ocean, thrilling game drives in a coastal national park, and a dreamy swim-up villa to come back to… this one is special.

✨ YOUR TANZANIA & ZANZIBAR ADVENTURE ✨
🏨 2 nights at Matemwe Attitude, Zanzibar (Swim Up Villa)
🐾 2 nights at Saadani Safari Lodge, Saadani National Park (Classic Banda Suite)
🏨 6 nights back at Matemwe Attitude, Zanzibar (Swim Up Villa)
🍽️ Half Board in Zanzibar, Full Board on safari
🚐 Private transfers in Zanzibar & Tanzania
✈️ International return flights included

💙 WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT 💙
🌴 Twin-centre escape combining pristine white-sand beaches with an authentic safari
🏊 Luxurious Swim Up Villa at Matemwe Attitude, perfect for lazy poolside days and sunset cocktails
🐘 Game drives in Saadani National Park, where the savannah meets the sea
🔥 Evenings by the campfire and starlit skies at Saadani Safari Lodge
🌊 Return to Zanzibar for six blissful nights of rest and relaxation on the Indian Ocean coastline

✈️ DATES, DURATION & PRICE ✈️
📅 10 nights, departing 9 July 2027
👫 2 adults sharing
💰 From £3,643 per person

🌍 FLIGHT OPTIONS PER PERSON 🌍
✈️ London Heathrow from £3,643pp
✈️ Manchester from £3,844pp
✈️ London Gatwick from £4,169pp
✈️ London Stansted from £4,243pp
✈️ Birmingham from £4,328pp
✈️ Edinburgh from £4,358pp
✈️ Newcastle from £4,545pp
💼 Private transfers are included throughout

✅ WHAT’S INCLUDED ✅
✈️ Return international flights
🚐 Private transfers in Zanzibar & Tanzania
🏨 8 nights at Matemwe Attitude in a Swim Up Villa
🏨 2 nights at Saadani Safari Lodge in a Classic Banda Suite
🍽️ Half Board in Zanzibar
🍽️ Full Board during your safari stay
🚙 Park fees and game drives at Saadani Safari Lodge
💸 Early booking discount included in the price
ℹ️ Prices are subject to availability

ℹ️ FEES & LOCAL REQUIREMENTS ℹ️
🛂 Tanzania visa: approx. US$50 per person, to be purchased before arrival
🩺 Zanzibar entry insurance: approx. US$44 per person, to be purchased before arrival
🏨 Zanzibar infrastructure tax: approx. US$5 per room per night, payable locally

🐾 READY FOR BEACHES, BIG SKIES & BIG GAME? 🐾
Send me a message to check live availability, secure the best flights for you, and tailor this twin-centre escape to your perfect mix of beach time and safari adventure.

05/11/2026

🌏✨ VIETNAM, CAMBODIA & MEKONG RIVER CRUISE ✨🌏
🚢 16 DAYS OF UNFORGETTABLE ADVENTURE!
📅 Departure: 30th December 2027

Discover the magic of Southeast Asia on this incredible journey through Vietnam and Cambodia, including a luxury Mekong River Cruise aboard the beautiful Riviera Alba.

🔥 10% OFF – SAVE £461 PER PERSON!
💷 WAS: £4,610pp 🎉 NOW: £4,149pp
💰 JUST £99pp LOW DEPOSIT!

🌴 YOUR INCREDIBLE HIGHLIGHTS
• ✈️ Discover the vibrant energy of Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon).
🛕 Explore the historic Cu Chi Tunnels.
🏙️ Discover the colonial charm of Hanoi.
🇰🇭 Visit Phnom Penh's Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda.
🚢 Enjoy 7 nights aboard the beautiful Riviera Alba.
🎭 Experience the spectacular Cambodian Phare Circus.
🏯 Explore the breathtaking Angkor temple complex, including Angkor Wat, Ta Prohm and Bayon.
🌾 Discover traditional fishing villages, local crafts and authentic riverside life.

⭐ WHAT'S INCLUDED?
✈️ Scheduled international flights to Saigon and back from Hanoi.
✈️ Internal flight between Siem Reap and Hanoi.
🚐 All transfers.
🚢 7 nights aboard the Riviera Alba
🏨 6 nights in hand-picked 5-star hotels.
🎟️ 14 included experiences.
🍽️ Full-board dining on the cruise.
☕ Breakfast at hotels and selected meals as mentioned.
🍷 Selected drinks on board, including soft drinks, local w**e and b**r with lunch and dinner.
🍹 Complimentary daily sundowner cocktail.
💧 Complimentary water and refillable water bottle.
☕ Tea and coffee throughout the day on board.
👩‍✈️ Expert Riviera Cruise Director and Tour Manager.
🧳 Checked luggage.
📶 Free Wi-Fi.
⚓ All port charges.
✅ All additional taxes.
💥 AN UNFORGETTABLE JOURNEY!

04/11/2026

Unlock my exclusive Black Friday travel deals

Black Friday is just around the corner and I’ll be sharing some incredible, limited-time travel offers very soon. These will be available only to people on my mailing list, so if you’d like first access to the best savings on premium getaways, now is the perfect time to join.

If you love the idea of:
• Handpicked luxury and tailor-made holidays
• Priority access to my Black Friday offers
• Expert advice and support from your personal Travel Counsellor

…then make sure you are on my list before the deals go live.

Message me directly to be added,
or sign up here:
https://www.travelcounsellors.co.uk/darren.morrison

04/11/2026

🏝️ BOUTIQUE SEYCHELLES ISLAND ESCAPE FROM £2,495pp 🏝️

🌊 Castaway vibes, barefoot luxury and total switch-off on a tiny emerald island just off Mahé… are you coming?

✨ YOUR SEYCHELLES HIDEAWAY ✨
🏨 7 nights at Cerf Island Resort, Seychelles
🌿 Hillside Villa tucked into lush tropical greenery
🍽️ Half Board included (breakfast & dinner)
⛴️ Private road transfers & shared ferry included
✈️ International flights included

💙 WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT 💙
🌴 Intimate, boutique resort with just 24 rustic-chic villas
🌺 Jungle-clad hills, white-sand beaches and a turquoise lagoon
🏊 Relax by the infinity pools or wander quiet palm-fringed pathways
🐠 Complimentary snorkelling in Sainte Anne Marine National Park
Think butterfly fish, starfish, octopus and crystal-clear waters
🍹 Optional All Inclusive upgrade available (a rare find in the Seychelles!)
💸 Plus a 25% saving on the hotel stay

✈️ DEPARTURE & PRICE ✈️
📅 7 nights, departing 1 June 2027
💰 From £2,495 per person
✅ Price includes all mandatory local taxes and fees
👫 Based on 2 adults sharing

🌍 FLIGHT OPTIONS 🌍
✈️ Fly from Heathrow with Qatar Airways from £2,495pp
✈️ Fly from Manchester with Ethiopian Airlines from £2,495pp
✈️ Fly from Stansted with Emirates from £2,695pp
✈️ Fly from Birmingham with Emirates from £2,765pp
✈️ Fly from Newcastle with Emirates from £2,765pp
✈️ Fly from Glasgow with Emirates from £2,865pp

🌴 READY TO EMBRACE ISLAND LIFE? 🌴
Send me a message to check availability, talk through the best flight option for you, and start planning your Seychelles escape.

03/11/2026

☀️ 𝐒𝐑𝐈 𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐊𝐀 𝐁𝐄𝐀𝐂𝐇𝐅𝐑𝐎𝐍𝐓 & 𝐒𝐀𝐅𝐀𝐑𝐈 𝐁𝐄𝐋𝐓𝐄𝐑! ☀️

🏨 5★ Hotel Riu Sri Lanka – Ahungalla
🍽️ 7 Nights in a Junior Suite | 24hr All Inclusive
📅 12 May 2027
✈️ Direct international flights with 23kg baggage
🚐 PRIVATE airport transfers INCLUDED

🌴 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐞:
✅ Stunning 2km beachfront location
✅ Three swimming pools & swim-up bar
✅ Live music, professional shows & nightclub
✅ RiuFit programme, aqua aerobics & fitness classes

🦁 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐘𝐚𝐥𝐚 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐚𝐫𝐢
✅ 4-hour jeep safari day trip included
Tropical beachfront relaxation meets thrilling wildlife adventure in one incredible holiday.

✈️ 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐎𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 (𝐓𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐬):
✔ Heathrow Direct from £1599pp
✔ Manchester from £1739pp
✔ Edinburgh from £2039pp
💰 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 £125 𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧

03/11/2026

Sri Lanka is calling… and you can secure it today with just a £99 per person deposit 🌴

🌺 Highlights Of Sri Lanka: Small-Group Escorted Tour 🌺
Imagine misty tea hills at sunrise, golden beaches at sunset and days filled with temples, wildlife and culture. This 11 night journey gives you a taste of everything that makes Sri Lanka so special.

✨ What’s included
• Return flights & all transfers
• 11 nights in handpicked 4★ & 5★ accommodation
• 19 meals: 11 breakfasts + 8 dinners
• 13 included experiences and excursions
• Expert Tour Manager throughout
• Average group size: just 22 guests
• Welcome drink on arrival
• 2 local guides on most guided tours

🧡 Unmissable experiences
• Discover 4 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including Sigiriya Rock & Galle Fort
• Visit the sacred Temple of the Tooth in Kandy
• Meet rescued elephants at the Elephant Transit Home
• Enjoy a thrilling 4x4 safari in Yala National Park
• Journey through Nuwara Eliya tea country with a Ceylon tea tasting
• Indulge in a classic high tea at the Grand Hotel
• Cruise the Mahaweli River on a scenic wildlife safari
• Finish with two relaxing days on Sri Lanka’s tropical beaches

✈️ Departures from London Heathrow
• 18 January 2027: from £3,469 per person
• 28 January 2027: from £3,469 per person
• 19 April 2027: from £2,999 per person
• 06 September 2027: from £2,799 per person
• 20 September 2027: from £2,799 per person
• 18 October 2027: from £2,799 per person
• 01 November 2027: from £3,249 per person
• 15 November 2027: from £2,999 per person
• 10 January 2028: from £3,209 per person
• 31 January 2028: from £3,269 per person
• 10 February 2028: from £3,269 per person
• 24 February 2028: from £3,269 per person
• 06 March 2028: from £3,179 per person
• 16 March 2028: from £3,179 per person
• 03 April 2028: from £3,179 per person
• 24 April 2028: from £3,179 per person
• 12 June 2028: from £2,959 per person
• 04 September 2028: from £3,009 per person
• 11 September 2028: from £3,009 per person
• 02 October 2028: from £3,009 per person
• 19 October 2028: from £3,009 per person
• 09 November 2028: from £3,199 per person
• 23 November 2028: from £3,199 per person

✈️ Departures from Birmingham or Manchester
• 19 April 2027: from £3,199 per person
• 06 September 2027: from £2,999 per person
• 18 October 2027: from £2,999 per person
• 01 November 2027: from £3,449 per person
• 15 November 2027: from £3,199 per person
• 10 January 2028: from £3,409 per person
• 24 February 2028: from £3,469 per person
• 03 April 2028: from £3,379 per person
• 12 June 2028: from £3,159 per person
• 04 September 2028: from £3,209 per person
• 02 October 2028: from £3,209 per person
• 18 October 2028: from £3,209 per person
• 09 November 2028: from £3,399 per person

💷 From just a £99 per person deposit
Secure your place now and spread the cost.

If you would like full details of the day‑by‑day itinerary or to check the latest availability for your preferred date and airport, please contact me directly.

T&Cs apply. Subject to availability. Prices based on 2 adults sharing. Deposit £99 per person.

03/11/2026

Feeling very grateful as we head towards the end of the year. October 2026 was my best year yet since becoming a Travel Counsellor, and it’s all thanks to my amazing clients who’ve trusted me with their holidays.

Thank you for your support, your recommendations and for letting me be a small part of your journeys. Here’s to many more adventures together in the year ahead.

03/11/2026

🎁 𝐈𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐚𝐬 𝐆𝐢𝐟𝐭 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 £𝟏𝟏𝟖 𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧
🎭 𝐌𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐫𝐞 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤: 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐲 𝐏𝐨𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 & 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝
🏨 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐨𝐲𝐚𝐥 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐥, 𝐋𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐧

🇬🇧 Wands at the ready! Treat yourself or someone special to a magical London theatre break. See Harry Potter and the Cursed Child in its exciting new one-part format at the iconic Palace Theatre, then relax with an overnight stay at The Royal National Hotel in Bloomsbury, perfectly placed for the West End and all the festive sights.

With London sparkling with Christmas lights, markets and window displays, this is a spellbinding Christmas escape.

✔️ Thursday 17th December 2026
✔️ Overnight stay in a Standard Twin Room
✔️ Full breakfast included
✔️ Circle tickets to Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (7:30pm, new one-part production)
✔️ Based on 2 adults sharing
✔️ Optional return rail from your nearest station available at a supplement

🏷️ 𝐇𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐥 & 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐎𝐧𝐥𝐲: £𝟏𝟏𝟖 𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧*

❌ Full payment required at time of booking ❌

☎️ Call me to book on 0191-381-0080
💬 PM me for further details

*Prices are per person based on 2 adults sharing a Standard Twin Room at The Royal National Hotel for 1 night on 17th December 2026, including breakfast and Circle Tickets to Harry Potter and the Cursed Child at the Palace Theatre. All prices are subject to availability.

03/11/2026

🌺🚢 JUST BOOKED: Hawaii & South Pacific Cruise & Stay! 🌴✨

My lucky repeat clients are all set for an unforgettable adventure next September, combining iconic Hawaii with the dreamy islands of the South Pacific.

They’ll start with 2 nights on world‑famous Waikiki Beach in Hawaii, soaking up golden sands, Pacific sunsets and that laid‑back island vibe. 🏖️🌅

Next, they’ll set sail on a 12‑day South Pacific cruise onboard the stylish Norwegian Spirit, visiting stunning ports including Kauai, Hilo, beautiful Bora Bora and more, before finishing in tropical Papeete, Tahiti. 🌊🏝️

To round off the trip in style, they’ll enjoy 2 nights at the fantastic InterContinental Tahiti Resort & Spa, the perfect place to relax with lagoon views, palm trees and a true Polynesian welcome before flying home. 🌺🥂

Dreaming of your own island‑hopping escape? Whether it’s Hawaii, the South Pacific or somewhere completely different, I can create a tailor‑made itinerary just for you.

📩 Message me to start planning your next big adventure!

30/10/2026

🚢 INCREDIBLE VALUE FOR WINTER 2027! ☀️🌴12 NIGHTS FROM ONLY £1,069pp WITH BRISTOL FLIGHTS⛴✈

Escape the winter chill and sail away on a fantastic 12-night Madeira, Canaries & Morocco Cruise aboard the beautiful 🔵 Celebrity Infinity.
📅 19th February 2027 ✈️ Flights from Bristol 🚐 Port transfers included

🌟 Highlights include:
✅ Lanzarote, Tenerife & Gran Canaria
✅ Tangier, Morocco
✅ Overnight stay in Madeira giving you extra time to explore the island's stunning scenery, gardens and famous waterfront

💷 Prices from just £1,069pp based on 2 sharing an Inside Cabin
🌊 Ocean View Cabins from £1,219pp

Prices are subject to availability.
With winter sun, multiple Canary Islands, Morocco and an overnight in Madeira included, this is an incredible amount of cruise for the price!

🛳️☀️🌴

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