David Ashworth - Travel Counsellors

David Ashworth - Travel Counsellors Leisure & Corporate Travel Advisor - Here to make travel easy.

Meet David Ashworth – Your Personal Travel Counsellor

Looking for a truly personal way to book your next holiday or business trip? I’m David Ashworth, an independent Travel Counsellor based in the Southport and Liverpool area, offering tailor-made travel planning with a personal touch. With access to thousands of trusted suppliers and full financial protection on every booking, I create seamless, stress-free travel experiences designed entirely around you. Whether you're dreaming of a luxury cruise, a multi-stop adventure, a corporate travel solution, or a last-minute city break—I’ll handle every detail with care, precision, and a deep passion for travel. My clients value quick responses (even outside the usual 9 to 5), honest advice, and support every step of the journey. With me, it’s never just about booking a trip—it’s about building a relationship you can rely on, year after year.
​​​​​​​
Let’s plan something amazing together.

New York City: Destination of the Week 🗽Skyscrapers, yellow cabs, leafy parks and famous sights on every corner: New Yor...
12/09/2026

New York City: Destination of the Week 🗽

Skyscrapers, yellow cabs, leafy parks and famous sights on every corner: New York is a city that feels instantly familiar yet always surprising. It is perfect for short breaks, shopping trips, celebrations and first-time USA adventures.

Here is why New York deserves the spotlight this week:

🗽 Iconic sights
Tick off the classics: Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building, Times Square, Brooklyn Bridge and Central Park. Whether it is your first visit or your fifth, there is always something new to see.

🎭 Culture & neighbourhoods
Explore world-class museums and galleries, take in a Broadway show and wander characterful areas like Greenwich Village, SoHo, the High Line and DUMBO for that “movie set” feel.

🍕 Food & rooftop views
From bagels and pizza slices to speakeasy-style bars and skyline-view rooftop lounges, New York is heaven for foodies and night owls. Every neighbourhood has its own flavour.

🛍 Shopping & style
Blend Fifth Avenue flagships and designer stores with cool boutiques in downtown Manhattan and Brooklyn, plus markets and vintage finds. Perfect for pre-Christmas shopping or a girls’ getaway.

✨ Tailored to you
New York works beautifully for couples, friends, solo travellers and families. With the right planning you can make the most of your time, from airport transfers and hotel location to show tickets and tours.

If New York is calling your name, I can help you put together a city break that is perfectly paced and tailored to you.

Send me a message to start planning your New York escape.

CUNARD: QUEEN MARY 2 REFINED & 2027 OFFERS 🚢✨Cunard have shared some exciting news about Queen Mary 2: their iconic flag...
10/09/2026

CUNARD: QUEEN MARY 2 REFINED & 2027 OFFERS 🚢✨

Cunard have shared some exciting news about Queen Mary 2: their iconic flagship is being thoughtfully refined for 2027. She will keep her classic Transatlantic character, but with fresh, elevated touches for the next chapter of luxury ocean travel.

If you have always fancied a Transatlantic Crossing or a Norwegian fjords voyage, there’s also a nice booking window right now:

🔟 10% off 2027 & 2028 voyages*
Final days to save on selected sailings, including crossings and fjords. Offer ends 14 September.

A couple of 2027 ideas:

⚓ Eastbound Transatlantic Crossing – 7 nights
📅 14 – 21 June 2027
🛏 Inside stateroom, Cunard Fare from £1,414pp
✈ Fare includes flights and transfers
Sail from North America to Europe in style on Queen Mary 2, with that classic “slow travel” feel.

⚓ Norwegian Fjords – 7 nights
📅 8 – 15 August 2027
🛏 Inside stateroom, Cunard Fare from £764pp
Discover towering cliffs, waterfalls and fjord villages, all with Cunard’s elegant onboard atmosphere.

If you’d like to:
• Time a crossing with a special birthday or anniversary
• Try the Norwegian fjords with a more traditional, British‑style cruise experience
• Wrap any of this with flights, hotels and transfers as one fully protected booking

…send me a message and I’ll put together some tailored options.

*10% saving subject to availability and Cunard’s terms & conditions.

AZAMARA: UP TO US$1,000 ONBOARD CREDIT 🌍🚢If you’re tempted by a winter 2026 cruise, Azamara have a lovely “More to Disco...
09/09/2026

AZAMARA: UP TO US$1,000 ONBOARD CREDIT 🌍🚢

If you’re tempted by a winter 2026 cruise, Azamara have a lovely “More to Discover” offer running right now:

You can get up to US$1,000 onboard credit* to spend on board – think shore excursions, spa time, speciality dining or a few indulgent cocktails while you sail.

A few standout itineraries:

🏝 Caribbean Combination – 14 nights
🛳 Azamara Journey | Departs 21 Nov 2026 | 14 ports
Sail a varied Caribbean route, including Castries, Saint Lucia, where you can take a coastal catamaran cruise past the Pitons (a UNESCO World Heritage site) and through beautiful Marigot Bay.

🇬🇷🇮🇹🇪🇸 Greece, Italy & Spain – 8 nights
🛳 Azamara Quest | Departs 26 Nov 2026 | 8 ports
A classic Med sailing that also calls at La Goulette, Tunisia, gateway to the Roman ruins of Carthage and the blue‑and‑white village of Sidi Bou Said.

🌊 Transatlantic – 13 nights
🛳 Azamara Quest | Departs 4 Dec 2026 | 4 ports
Slow the pace on a proper ocean crossing, including time in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Explore New and Old San Juan, from San Cristobal Fort and Plaza Colón to colourful streets and café stops.

Azamara are all about:
• Longer stays & more overnights in port
• Smaller ships that can reach more interesting harbours
• A relaxed, destination‑focused style – perfect if you’re not into mega‑ships

If you’d like to:
• See which sailings qualify for the highest onboard credit
• Choose the right itinerary and cabin for you
• Package your cruise with flights, hotels and transfers as one fully protected trip

…send me a message and I’ll do all the legwork.

*Onboard credit is per stateroom, varies by sailing and is subject to Azamara’s terms & conditions.

WENDY WU CRUISE & TOUR SALE 🌏🚢If you like the idea of seeing the world by land and sea in one trip, Wendy Wu’s new Cruis...
09/09/2026

WENDY WU CRUISE & TOUR SALE 🌏🚢

If you like the idea of seeing the world by land and sea in one trip, Wendy Wu’s new Cruise & Tour Sale is well worth a look.

You can save up to £1,600 per person across their entire Cruise & Tour collection for 2026, 2027 and 2028. If you’ve travelled with them before, you can even stack this with their Loyalty Club discount for extra savings.

A few of the standout itineraries:

🇨🇳🇯🇵 China by Land, Japan by Sea – 21 days from £4,790pp (save £300pp)
Great Wall, Terracotta Warriors, pandas and Shanghai, followed by an 8‑night Royal Caribbean cruise to Japan including Mount Fuji and Tokyo.
Includes flights, 4★ hotels, all meals & sightseeing, plus an outside stateroom, full board & US$200 onboard credit.

🇨🇷⛵ Costa Rica Tall Ship Adventure – 16 days from £7,190pp (save £400pp)
Rainforests, volcanoes and wildlife by land, then sail on Star Clipper’s authentic tall ship along the Pacific coast to Panama and back.
Includes flights, 4★ hotels, all meals & sightseeing, plus dining onboard Star Clipper.

🌏 Ultimate Asia Explorer – 29 days from £9,690pp (save £700pp)
Cambodia & Vietnam (Angkor Wat, Halong Bay), then Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, China & South Korea with an Azamara cruise.
Includes flights, 4★ hotels, all meals & sightseeing, plus outside stateroom, dining, selected drinks & gratuities on Azamara.

🇯🇵🇰🇷 Osaka to Seoul – 22 days from £7,490pp (save £800pp)
Japan’s islands of Honshu & Kyushu plus South Korea, combining a Celebrity Millennium cruise with a guided land tour.
Includes flights, 4★ hotels, all meals & sightseeing, plus outside stateroom and selected drinks on Celebrity.

🇨🇦🛤🚢 Rockies, Rail & Alaska – 14 days from £10,390pp (save £400pp)
Rocky Mountaineer rail through the Canadian Rockies then an Alaska cruise with Holland America.
Includes flights, 4★ hotels, most meals, sightseeing, Rocky Mountaineer SilverLeaf, plus outside stateroom, speciality dining, drinks, Wi‑Fi & shore excursion credit.

🇦🇶 Antarctica & Latin Wonders – 20 days from £16,590pp (save up to £1,400pp)
Rio, Iguazu Falls and Buenos Aires, then HX Expeditions (Hurtigruten) to Antarctica.
Includes flights, 4–5★ hotels, all meals & sightseeing, plus outside stateroom, selected drinks, gratuities & expedition gear.

If you’d like help working out which Cruise & Tour fits you best – and how to time it around school holidays or annual leave – message me and I’ll talk you through options and prices, then wrap everything into one fully protected booking.

COLOMBIA WITH AMAWATERWAYS: THE MAGDALENA RIVER 🇨🇴🚢AmaWaterways are shining a light on their more exotic rivers this mon...
09/09/2026

COLOMBIA WITH AMAWATERWAYS: THE MAGDALENA RIVER 🇨🇴🚢

AmaWaterways are shining a light on their more exotic rivers this month, and Colombia’s Magdalena River is a real standout.

They are currently the only luxury river cruise line sailing the Magdalena, so it’s a very different way to see Colombia:

Lively streets and history in Cartagena
Colonial charm in Mompox
Colourful riverside towns and amazing birdlife
Warm local communities and a chance to see the exclusive Carnaval‑style celebration along the river
You sail on either AmaMagdalena or AmaMelodia, both small, elegant ships designed specifically for this river, with spacious staterooms and plenty of outdoor space to watch life along the banks.

✨ Itinerary spotlight: Wonders of Colombia
• 9‑night fly‑cruise & land
• 2‑night pre‑cruise stay in Cartagena
• 7‑night river cruise Cartagena to Barranquilla aboard AmaMelodia
• Package starting 3 May 2027
• Save £1,150 per stateroom + US$225 onboard credit

If you like the idea of Colombia but don’t fancy a big land tour, this is a lovely way to combine comfort, culture and something genuinely different.

If you’d like:
• Full details on the route and inclusions
• To compare this with an Amazon or Europe river cruise
• Flights and pre/post nights wrapped into one fully protected booking

…send me a message and I’ll talk you through the options.

CELEBRITY CRUISES: DOUBLE POINTS & AUTUMN SALE 🚢✨If you’re thinking about a cruise for winter 2026/27, Celebrity current...
08/09/2026

CELEBRITY CRUISES: DOUBLE POINTS & AUTUMN SALE 🚢✨

If you’re thinking about a cruise for winter 2026/27, Celebrity currently have a very nice combo of savings and extra loyalty perks.

🔁 Double Points
Earn double Captain’s Club points on selected Barcelona and Caribbean sailings departing between 1 November 2026 and 31 March 2027 – perfect if you want to move up the tiers faster for future benefits and upgrades.

🍂 Autumn Sale offers
On top of Double Points, you can also get:
• Up to 35% off the 1st & 2nd guest*
• *Up to £550 savings per room

So you can:
• Save now on your cruise fare
• Earn more points towards future perks at the same time

If you’d like help:
• Finding which Barcelona and Caribbean sailings qualify for Double Points
• Choosing the right ship and itinerary for you
• Adding flights, transfers and pre/post‑cruise hotel nights as one fully protected package

…send me a message and I’ll put together some tailored options.

*Offers are capacity‑controlled and subject to Celebrity’s T&Cs.

CARIBBEAN CRUISES WITH NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE 🏝🚢If you’re thinking ahead to a winter escape, NCL’s 7‑night Caribbean sail...
08/09/2026

CARIBBEAN CRUISES WITH NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE 🏝🚢

If you’re thinking ahead to a winter escape, NCL’s 7‑night Caribbean sailings for early 2027 are a great way to mix beaches, culture and fun at sea.

Many itineraries also call at Great Stirrup Cay, NCL’s private island in the Bahamas, now home to the brand‑new Great Tides Waterpark with 19 slides and unique attractions – perfect for families and anyone young at heart.

A few 7‑night options for Jan–Apr 2027 include:

⚓ Round‑trip New Orleans
Harvest Caye (Belize), Cozumel (Mexico) & Roatán (Honduras)

⚓ Round‑trip Orlando (Port Canaveral)
Great Stirrup Cay (Bahamas) & Cozumel (Mexico)

⚓ Round‑trip Miami
The Bahamas & Dominican Republic, plus other Caribbean favourites

If you’d like help choosing the right ship and route, or want these wrapped with flights, pre‑cruise hotel nights and transfers as one fully protected package, send me a message and I’ll put together some ideas.

LAST CHANCE: CLUB MED SKI SALE 🎿❄️If you are thinking about a ski holiday for Christmas, New Year or February Half Term,...
08/09/2026

LAST CHANCE: CLUB MED SKI SALE 🎿❄️

If you are thinking about a ski holiday for Christmas, New Year or February Half Term, Club Med’s current sale is ending soon – and there are some very strong savings if you can book early.

You can save up to £600 per person on selected All Inclusive ski weeks, and popular dates and resorts are already in demand.

A few examples:

🇫🇷 Serre Chevalier – save up to £600pp
300 days of sunshine in the Southern Alps, pine‑forest skiing, authentic chalet feel and thermal baths nearby.

🇫🇷 Alpe d’Huez – save up to £350pp
Big mountain playground with the legendary 16 km Sarenne run, ski‑in/ski‑out access and lively après‑ski.

🇫🇷 La Rosière – save up to £350pp
Ski between France and Italy, panoramic Tarentaise views, Savoyard charm and a 650 m² spa to unwind after the slopes.

🇫🇷 Grand Massif Samoëns Morillon – save up to £350pp
Above the Giffre Valley with 265 km of pistes on your doorstep, plus panoramic pools, great dining and cosy chalet‑style spaces.

Club Med’s ski breaks are All Inclusive, so your week can include accommodation, lift pass, lessons, meals, drinks and kids’ clubs, depending on the resort.

If you’d like me to:
• Check which resorts and dates qualify for the biggest savings
• Match you to the right resort for your level and family set‑up
• Add flights and transfers as one fully protected booking

…send me a message and I’ll do the hard work for you before the sale ends.

Slow down and savour Alaska with Azamara in 2027 🐋❄️Alaska is all about the small moments: a quiet wildlife sighting, fr...
07/09/2026

Slow down and savour Alaska with Azamara in 2027 🐋❄️

Alaska is all about the small moments: a quiet wildlife sighting, fresh seafood in a harbour town, or a glacier glinting in the distance. Azamara’s 2027 Alaska sailings give you more time in port, so the destination feels personal rather than rushed.

For a limited time, you can also enjoy up to US$1,000 onboard credit* on selected Alaska cruises and cruisetours.

A few inspiring options on Azamara Pursuit®:

🐻 11‑Night Alaska Cruise · Departs 3 June 2027
10 ports, including Sitka, where you can hike through rainforest and muskeg to tranquil Beaver Lake for an immersive taste of Alaska’s wild beauty.

🏔 16‑Night Alaska Cruisetour · Departs 8 June 2027
Combine a 9‑port cruise with a land tour from Calgary to Vancouver via Banff, Lake Louise and Whistler, soaking up turquoise lakes, mountain towns, wildlife and classic Rockies scenery.

🐾 10‑Night Alaska Cruise · Departs 5 July 2027
9 ports, including Skagway, with the chance to fly by helicopter to Denver Glacier and meet an Iditarod musher and sled dogs.

If you would like to plan ahead for Alaska with a smaller ship, longer port days and extra onboard credit to spend, message me and I will help you choose the right Azamara journey for 2027.

South Africa: Destination of the Week 🇿🇦From wildlife-rich savannahs and dramatic coastlines to vibrant cities and viney...
05/09/2026

South Africa: Destination of the Week 🇿🇦

From wildlife-rich savannahs and dramatic coastlines to vibrant cities and vineyard valleys, South Africa is a country of unforgettable contrasts. It is ideal for travellers who want safari, scenery, culture and great food and wine all in one trip.

Here is why South Africa deserves the spotlight this week:

🦁 World-class safari
Spot the Big Five and more in iconic reserves such as Kruger and the surrounding private game reserves, or in malaria-free areas that are ideal for families. Think dawn game drives, sundowners in the bush and star-filled skies.

🌊 Stunning coastlines & cities
Explore Cape Town with its Table Mountain backdrop, colourful neighbourhoods and nearby beaches, then follow the Garden Route for dramatic coastal scenery, forests and charming seaside towns.

🍇 Winelands & gastronomy
South Africa’s Winelands around Stellenbosch and Franschhoek offer excellent wines, mountain views and superb dining, from relaxed vineyard lunches to destination restaurants.

🌍 Culture & history
Learn more about the country’s complex past and rich cultural mix through museums, townships, music, markets and local guides who bring personal stories to life.

🌄 Variety in one journey
Combine safari, city, coast and winelands in a single itinerary, tailored to your pace and style, whether you are planning a honeymoon, family adventure or trip with friends.

If South Africa is on your radar, I can help you design a trip that feels safe, well supported and completely tailored to you.

Send me a message to start planning your South Africa adventure.

Address

David Ashworth Travel Counsellors, Suite 3, Jubilee House, Altcar Road
Formby
L378DL

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when David Ashworth - Travel Counsellors posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Business

Send a message to David Ashworth - Travel Counsellors:

Shortcuts

Share

Category