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Hello and a very warm welcome to my travel page, you have come to the right place for a friendly and professional travel service.

This year I celebrated 39 years in the travel industry and 19 years as a Travel Counsellor operating my own business

09/06/2026

🩵Rhine Gorge & Cologne Discovery River Cruise 🩵

✨ From just £899 per person ✨

Be among the first to sail aboard the brand-new Riviera Resplendence and experience one of Europe’s most spectacular river cruises

Cruise through the breathtaking Rhine Gorge, one of the world’s most scenic river stretches, and explore the charming towns and historic cities of Rüdesheim, Koblenz and Cologne

🌟 Your holiday includes:
▪️Flights or return Eurostar travel & transfers
▪️3 nights aboard the brand new Riviera Resplendence
▪️FREE all-inclusive drinks package
▪️Choice of spacious cabins with window or French balcony
▪️4 included excursions & experiences
▪️Expert Riviera Cruise Director & Host
▪️FREE Wi-Fi
▪️All taxes included

🌟Cruise Highlights:
▪️Sail through the stunning Rhine Gorge, lined with castles, vineyards and dramatic scenery
▪️Explore picturesque Rüdesheim with a guided tour or visit Siegfried’s Mechanical Music Cabinet
▪️Discover historic Koblenz on an orientation walk
▪️Enjoy a guided tour of magnificent Cologne with a local expert

🗓️ Departure Dates & Prices:

📍 07 November 2026 – From £999pp
🛫 Dublin, Heathrow, Manchester, Stansted, Gatwick
🚆 St Pancras by rail

📍 10 November 2026 – From £899pp
🛫 Dublin, Birmingham, Heathrow, Manchester, Stansted
🚆 St Pancras by rail

📍 24 March 2027 – From £1,049pp
🛫 Dublin, Heathrow, Manchester, Stansted
🚆 St Pancras by rail

📍 11 November 2027 – From £999pp
🛫 Heathrow, Manchester, Stansted, Birmingham, Edinburgh
🚆 St Pancras by rail

Based on two adults sharing. Subject to availability at the time of booking. Images shown are of Riviera Radiance and are for illustrative purposes only. This itinerary will sail aboard her sister ship, Riviera Resplendence, which offers a similar design, facilities and onboard experience.

▪️📲 01704 572013
▪️📧 [email protected]

08/06/2026

☀️ 𝐅𝐀𝐁𝐔𝐋𝐎𝐔𝐒 𝐑𝐎𝐘𝐀𝐋 𝐂𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐁𝐁𝐄𝐀𝐍 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐅𝐀𝐌𝐈𝐋𝐘 𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐄𝐑 ☀️

𝘿𝙞𝙙 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙠𝙣𝙤𝙬 𝙤𝙣 𝙇𝙞𝙗𝙚𝙧𝙩𝙮 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙎𝙚𝙖𝙨, 𝙎𝙖𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙙𝙖𝙮 𝙉𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙁𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙢𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙡 𝙞𝙨 𝙤𝙣 𝙗𝙤𝙖𝙧𝙙 𝘼𝙉𝘿 𝙞𝙨 𝙞𝙣𝙘𝙡𝙪𝙙𝙚𝙙 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙘𝙤𝙨𝙩 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙝𝙤𝙡𝙞𝙙𝙖𝙮! 𝙏𝙝𝙖𝙩’𝙨 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙖𝙡𝙡, 𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙛𝙤𝙤𝙙 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙞𝙣𝙘𝙡𝙪𝙙𝙚𝙙!

🌎 8 nights Spain & France Cruise
📆 25th September 2026
🚢 Sailing from Southampton on Liberty of the Seas

ITINERARY HIGHLIGHTS 👇🏼
☀️ Paris (Le Havre), France
☀️ Bilbao, Spain
☀️ La Coruna, Spain
☀️ Vigo, Spain
☀️ Cherbourg, France

Oceanview:
🙌 2 Adults Sharing: £858pp
🧑‍🧑‍🧒 2 Adults + 1 Child: £1666 TOTAL
🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 2 Adults + 2 Children: £1837 TOTAL

Ship Highlights:
🌟Saturday Night Fever The Broadway Musical
🌟The Perfect Storm waterslides
🌟FlowRider SurfSimulator
🌟SplashAway Bay Kids Aqua Park
🌟Sports court & Arcade
🌟Fabulous bars & restaurants
🌟3 Pools & 6 Whirlpools
🌟Casino Royale
🌟Royal Theatre
🌟Ice Skating rink
🌟Outdoor Movie Screen
🌟Adventure Ocean Kids Club
🌟Rock Climbing Wall
🌟Unlimited ice cream
🌟Unlimited pizza

Child age up to 12 years. Prices correct 8/6/2026. Prices and availability are subject to change.

▪️📲 01704 572013
▪️📧 [email protected]

07/06/2026

𝗢𝗙𝗙𝗘𝗥 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗗𝗔𝗬 🌍🇨🇦🚂
Canada multi-centre from £2,799pp

🔶4* Sandman Signature Calgary Downtown, Calgary - 1 night
🔶3* Elk + Avenue Hotel, Banff - 3 nights
🔶Rocky Mountaineer First Passage to the West (Banff-Vancouver) with overnight in Kamloops in SilverLeaf Service - 1 night
🔶4* Georgian Court Hotel, Vancouver - 3 nights

🛏8 nights room only
🛻Includes transfers throughout
👫Based on two adults sharing a Standard Room Queen/Standard Room/King/Standard Room
🗓Valid for departures 21 Apr 2027
✅Available from £99pp deposit
✅Includes all mandatory taxes and fees

✈Direct flights from London Heathrow with Air Canada from £2,879pp
✈Indirect flights from Manchester with Virgin Atlantic from £2,929pp
✈Indirect flights from Edinburgh with Virgin Atlantic from £2,889pp
✈Indirect flights from Dublin with WestJet from £2,799pp

ℹ Terms and conditions apply. Total prices shown are per person. There are no mandatory fees or taxes payable in resort on this offer. Offer correct at time of publication. Holiday operated by Gold Medal Travel Group, Lancaster House, Centurion Way, Leyland, PR26 6TX. ATOL protected 2916, ABTA V6805. Cancellation rights apply.

▪️📲 Call 01704 572013
▪️📧 Email [email protected]

06/06/2026

🥰Mykonos Private Pool Cave Hotel!🌴🌅🌊🫧🍸

Cavo Tagoo Mykonos

Mykonos, Greece
7 Nights - 2 Adults

Based on 2 adults sharing a Junior Suite with Pool at Cavo Tagoo Mykonos for 7 nights with Breakfast.

👍Private airport transfers
👍Private pool with Aegean Sea views
👍Celebrity level service
👍Lively DJ sets by the main pool
👍Sunset dining with a view

Flights are with Easyjet departing from London Gatwick 23rd September 2026, one checked in bag per person is included along with private airport transfers.

Manchester from £3765pp

Offer code: 1435955

From £3519pp

Full payment due at time of booking

Total €105 per room city tax payable in resort

Travel: 23SEP26-30SEP26
Book by: 30JUN26
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▪️📲 01704 572013
▪️📧 [email protected]

05/06/2026

🌟🍋 DEAL OF THE WEEK 🍋🌟
🇮🇹 8-Day Pompeii, Capri & the Bay of Naples
📅 28 August 2026

Discover the magic of Southern Italy with stunning coastal scenery, ancient history, charming towns, and delicious local cuisine on this unforgettable escape to the Bay of Naples. ☀️🌊

💰 SPECIAL OFFER
❌ Was £1,959pp
✅ Now £1,699pp
💷 Save £260pp

✈️ Flights Included From:
• 🛫 East Midlands
• 🛫 Manchester
• 🛫 Gatwick
• 🛫 Heathrow

🎁 What’s Included?
🏨 7 nights in 3★ & 4★ accommodation
✈️ Return flights & transfers
🎟️ 6 included experiences
🍽️ Breakfast & dinner included
🧳 Checked luggage included
👨‍💼 Expert Tour Manager throughout
✔️ All additional taxes included
👥 Maximum 36 guests on all Classic tours
Hotel Michelangelo operates on a B&B basis.

✨ Tour Highlights
🏝️ Visit the stunning island of Capri and discover its breathtaking natural beauty
🍋 Explore the charming streets of Sorrento on a guided orientation walk
🏛️ Step back in time with guided tours of Pompeii and Herculaneum, two of the world’s most fascinating archaeological sites
🌊 Experience the spectacular Amalfi Coast with its dramatic cliffs, colourful villages and unforgettable views
🌺 Visit the beautiful Rufolo Gardens and enjoy panoramic views across the coastline
🍷 Enjoy an authentic farm lunch in the picturesque Sorrento countryside
📸 From ancient Roman cities to stunning coastal scenery, this tour combines the very best of Southern Italy in one incredible holiday!

▪️📲 01704 572013
▪️📧 [email protected]

04/06/2026

🇬🇷 MYKONOS HOLIDAY DEAL 🇬🇷

📍 Anna Maria Hotel, Mykonos
📅 12th - 15th May 2027 (3 Nights)

✨ Double Room with Garden or Pool View
🍳 Bed & Breakfast
👫 Based on 2 Adults

✈️ Direct Flights from Manchester
🧳 2 x 23kg Hold Bags Included
🚌 Shared Shuttle Transfers Included

💷 HOLIDAY PRICE BREAKDOWN

✅ Total Holiday Cost: £986

🏨 Local Hotel Tax (payable locally): £13

💰 Total Cost: £999
👤 Just £500 Per Person

Perfect for a spring sunshine escape to one of Greece’s most beautiful islands. Enjoy stunning beaches, whitewashed villages, fantastic restaurants and unforgettable sunsets. ☀️🌊

📞 01704 572013
📱 07713 545528
📧 [email protected]

Message me today for more details or to book!

03/06/2026

Mykonos in May 🌊☀️

If you’re looking for a perfect short break, Mykonos in May is hard to beat. The weather is warm and sunny, the beaches are far less crowded than in peak summer, and the island’s famous whitewashed streets and blue-domed churches are at their most photogenic. Spend your days exploring charming villages, enjoying fresh Greek food by the sea, and watching unforgettable sunsets. A few days is all it takes to unwind and soak up the laid-back Cycladic atmosphere. 🇬🇷✨

If you would like to visit Mykonos and start planning your getaway, contact me on 01704 572013 or email [email protected].

📸 Thank you for the photographs of your recent trip.

IslandLife

02/06/2026

🌏🦘 AUSTRALIA ADVENTURES SALE 🦘🌏

✨ SAVE 10% on ALL 2027 & 2028 Departures! ✨

Whether you’re dreaming of an unforgettable Australian adventure or want to combine it with an exciting Singapore stopover, now is the perfect time to book! 🇦🇺✈️🇸🇬

🇦🇺 19-20 DAY GRAND TOUR OF AUSTRALIA

💰 From £6,619pp
📅 Based on 10 February 2028
✈️ Fly from Heathrow

🎁 What’s Included?

🏨 17 nights in 3★ & 4★ accommodation
🎟️ 23 included experiences
🍳 Daily breakfast, 1 lunch & sunset drinks
✈️ Return flights & transfers
🧳 Checked luggage included
👨‍💼 Experienced Tour Manager throughout
👥 Maximum 36 guests

✨ Tour Highlights

🌆 Stay in Australia’s iconic cities – Sydney, Brisbane, Cairns & Melbourne

🌉 Visit world-famous Sydney and its stunning harbour

⛰️ Explore the spectacular Blue Mountains

🚂 Ride the historic Puffing Billy steam train

🦘 Get up close to Australian wildlife at a koala sanctuary

🐧 Watch the famous Penguin Parade on Phillip Island

🐠 Enjoy a full-day catamaran cruise to the breathtaking Great Barrier Reef

🌴 Discover tropical rainforests aboard the Kuranda Scenic Railway

🌅 Experience both sunset and sunrise at the iconic Uluru

🏜️ Explore the stunning landscapes of Kata Tjuta National Park

🚗 Travel along the spectacular Great Ocean Road

▪️📲 01704 572013
▪️📧 [email protected]

01/06/2026

🇫🇷✨ Fancy a no fly holiday? This one’s for you ✨🇫🇷

Step aboard the Eurostar and discover the fairytale beauty of the Loire Valley, from grand French châteaux and medieval towns to Monet’s iconic gardens 💙

Right now, you can save up to £200pp on selected September, October and November 2026 departures of this much loved tour 👀

🚄 Monet’s Garden, The Loire Valley & Fontainebleau
📅 8 October 2026
💸 Was £1,229pp → Now from £1,029pp
🚆 St Pancras International

✨ What’s included:
🚄 Return Eurostar & transfers
🏨 6 nights in three to four star accommodation
📍 11 included experiences
🍽️ Daily breakfast & 2 dinners
👤 Expert Tour Manager throughout
🧳 Checked luggage included

🌿 Highlights include:
🎨 Visit Monet’s home and famous Water Lily garden
🏰 Explore the stunning châteaux of the Loire Valley
⛪ Discover Chartres’ magnificent Gothic cathedral
🍷 Visit Saumur and the Ackerman wine cellars
✨ Explore medieval Tours, Amboise and Fontevraud Abbey

💙 Relaxed travel, beautiful scenery and expertly planned experiences from start to finish

⏳ Limited time savings available on selected 2026 departures

▪️📲 01704 572013
▪️📧 [email protected]
▪️📍Book an appointment to visit our office in Formby

31/05/2026

The wait is over… Transun’s Lapland 2027 holidays have officially launched!

Here at Transun, We don’t do gimmicks, We don’t do theme parks. And we don’t do crowded, commercial resorts.

These magical breaks are some of the most in-demand trips of the year, and they sell out incredibly fast. If you’ve been dreaming of meeting Santa, experiencing snowy adventures, and creating unforgettable family memories, now is the time to book your place on a Santa break to True Lapland!

🎅 - Book early to guarantee your preferred dates

🎅 - Limited availability on peak departures

🎅 - Once they’re gone… they’re gone!

Liverpool

Tue 30 Nov 2027, 3-nights from adult £1489 / child £1389 SBR

Tue 30 Nov 2027, 3-nights from adult £1349 / child £1249 SOHW

Tue 14 Dec 2027, 3-nights from adult £1349 / child £1249 SIF

Deposit £200pp

CALL: 01704 572013

EMAIL: [email protected]

We look forward to welcoming you to True Lapland!

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