David Griffin - Travel Counsellor

David Griffin - Travel Counsellor 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

๐ŸฉตRhine Gorge & Cologne Discovery River Cruise ๐Ÿฉตโœจ From just ยฃ899 per person โœจBe among the first to sail aboard the brand-...
09/06/2026

๐ŸฉตRhine Gorge & Cologne Discovery River Cruise ๐Ÿฉต

โœจ From just ยฃ899 per person โœจ

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

Cruise through the breathtaking Rhine Gorge, one of the worldโ€™s most scenic river stretches, and explore the charming towns and historic cities of Rรผdesheim, Koblenz and Cologne

๐ŸŒŸ Your holiday includes:
โ–ช๏ธFlights or return Eurostar travel & transfers
โ–ช๏ธ3 nights aboard the brand new Riviera Resplendence
โ–ช๏ธFREE all-inclusive drinks package
โ–ช๏ธChoice of spacious cabins with window or French balcony
โ–ช๏ธ4 included excursions & experiences
โ–ช๏ธExpert Riviera Cruise Director & Host
โ–ช๏ธFREE Wi-Fi
โ–ช๏ธAll taxes included

๐ŸŒŸCruise Highlights:
โ–ช๏ธSail through the stunning Rhine Gorge, lined with castles, vineyards and dramatic scenery
โ–ช๏ธExplore picturesque Rรผdesheim with a guided tour or visit Siegfriedโ€™s Mechanical Music Cabinet
โ–ช๏ธDiscover historic Koblenz on an orientation walk
โ–ช๏ธEnjoy a guided tour of magnificent Cologne with a local expert

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Departure Dates & Prices:

๐Ÿ“ 07 November 2026 โ€“ From ยฃ999pp
๐Ÿ›ซ Dublin, Heathrow, Manchester, Stansted, Gatwick
๐Ÿš† St Pancras by rail

๐Ÿ“ 10 November 2026 โ€“ From ยฃ899pp
๐Ÿ›ซ Dublin, Birmingham, Heathrow, Manchester, Stansted
๐Ÿš† St Pancras by rail

๐Ÿ“ 24 March 2027 โ€“ From ยฃ1,049pp
๐Ÿ›ซ Dublin, Heathrow, Manchester, Stansted
๐Ÿš† St Pancras by rail

๐Ÿ“ 11 November 2027 โ€“ From ยฃ999pp
๐Ÿ›ซ Heathrow, Manchester, Stansted, Birmingham, Edinburgh
๐Ÿš† 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.

โ–ช๏ธ๐Ÿ“ฒ 01704 572013
โ–ช๏ธ๐Ÿ“ง [email protected]

โ˜€๏ธ ๐…๐€๐๐”๐‹๐Ž๐”๐’ ๐‘๐Ž๐˜๐€๐‹ ๐‚๐€๐‘๐ˆ๐๐๐„๐€๐ ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ” ๐…๐€๐Œ๐ˆ๐‹๐˜ ๐Ž๐…๐…๐„๐‘ โ˜€๏ธ๐˜ฟ๐™ž๐™™ ๐™ฎ๐™ค๐™ช ๐™ ๐™ฃ๐™ค๐™ฌ ๐™ค๐™ฃ ๐™‡๐™ž๐™—๐™š๐™ง๐™ฉ๐™ฎ ๐™ค๐™› ๐™ฉ๐™๐™š ๐™Ž๐™š๐™–๐™จ, ๐™Ž๐™–๐™ฉ๐™ช๐™ง๐™™๐™–๐™ฎ ๐™‰๐™ž๐™œ๐™๐™ฉ ๐™๐™š๐™ซ๐™š๐™ง ๐™ฉ๐™๐™š ๐™ข๐™ช๐™จ๐™ž๐™˜๐™–๐™ก ๐™ž๐™จ...
08/06/2026

โ˜€๏ธ ๐…๐€๐๐”๐‹๐Ž๐”๐’ ๐‘๐Ž๐˜๐€๐‹ ๐‚๐€๐‘๐ˆ๐๐๐„๐€๐ ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ” ๐…๐€๐Œ๐ˆ๐‹๐˜ ๐Ž๐…๐…๐„๐‘ โ˜€๏ธ

๐˜ฟ๐™ž๐™™ ๐™ฎ๐™ค๐™ช ๐™ ๐™ฃ๐™ค๐™ฌ ๐™ค๐™ฃ ๐™‡๐™ž๐™—๐™š๐™ง๐™ฉ๐™ฎ ๐™ค๐™› ๐™ฉ๐™๐™š ๐™Ž๐™š๐™–๐™จ, ๐™Ž๐™–๐™ฉ๐™ช๐™ง๐™™๐™–๐™ฎ ๐™‰๐™ž๐™œ๐™๐™ฉ ๐™๐™š๐™ซ๐™š๐™ง ๐™ฉ๐™๐™š ๐™ข๐™ช๐™จ๐™ž๐™˜๐™–๐™ก ๐™ž๐™จ ๐™ค๐™ฃ ๐™—๐™ค๐™–๐™ง๐™™ ๐˜ผ๐™‰๐˜ฟ ๐™ž๐™จ ๐™ž๐™ฃ๐™˜๐™ก๐™ช๐™™๐™š๐™™ ๐™ž๐™ฃ ๐™ฉ๐™๐™š ๐™˜๐™ค๐™จ๐™ฉ ๐™ค๐™› ๐™ฉ๐™๐™š ๐™๐™ค๐™ก๐™ž๐™™๐™–๐™ฎ! ๐™๐™๐™–๐™ฉโ€™๐™จ ๐™ฃ๐™ค๐™ฉ ๐™–๐™ก๐™ก, ๐™–๐™ก๐™ก ๐™ค๐™› ๐™ฉ๐™๐™š ๐™š๐™ฃ๐™ฉ๐™š๐™ง๐™ฉ๐™–๐™ž๐™ฃ๐™ข๐™š๐™ฃ๐™ฉ ๐™–๐™ฃ๐™™ ๐™›๐™ค๐™ค๐™™ ๐™–๐™ง๐™š ๐™ž๐™ฃ๐™˜๐™ก๐™ช๐™™๐™š๐™™!

๐ŸŒŽ 8 nights Spain & France Cruise
๐Ÿ“† 25th September 2026
๐Ÿšข Sailing from Southampton on Liberty of the Seas

ITINERARY HIGHLIGHTS ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿผ
โ˜€๏ธ Paris (Le Havre), France
โ˜€๏ธ Bilbao, Spain
โ˜€๏ธ La Coruna, Spain
โ˜€๏ธ Vigo, Spain
โ˜€๏ธ Cherbourg, France

Oceanview:
๐Ÿ™Œ 2 Adults Sharing: ยฃ858pp
๐Ÿง‘โ€๐Ÿง‘โ€๐Ÿง’ 2 Adults + 1 Child: ยฃ1666 TOTAL
๐Ÿง‘โ€๐Ÿง‘โ€๐Ÿง’โ€๐Ÿง’ 2 Adults + 2 Children: ยฃ1837 TOTAL

Ship Highlights:
๐ŸŒŸSaturday Night Fever The Broadway Musical
๐ŸŒŸThe Perfect Storm waterslides
๐ŸŒŸFlowRider SurfSimulator
๐ŸŒŸSplashAway Bay Kids Aqua Park
๐ŸŒŸSports court & Arcade
๐ŸŒŸFabulous bars & restaurants
๐ŸŒŸ3 Pools & 6 Whirlpools
๐ŸŒŸCasino Royale
๐ŸŒŸRoyal Theatre
๐ŸŒŸIce Skating rink
๐ŸŒŸOutdoor Movie Screen
๐ŸŒŸAdventure Ocean Kids Club
๐ŸŒŸRock Climbing Wall
๐ŸŒŸUnlimited ice cream
๐ŸŒŸUnlimited pizza

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

โ–ช๏ธ๐Ÿ“ฒ 01704 572013
โ–ช๏ธ๐Ÿ“ง [email protected]

๐—ข๐—™๐—™๐—˜๐—ฅ ๐—ข๐—™ ๐—ง๐—›๐—˜ ๐——๐—”๐—ฌ  ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿš‚Canada multi-centre from ยฃ2,799pp๐Ÿ”ถ4* Sandman Signature Calgary Downtown, Calgary - 1 night๐Ÿ”ถ3* Elk ...
07/06/2026

๐—ข๐—™๐—™๐—˜๐—ฅ ๐—ข๐—™ ๐—ง๐—›๐—˜ ๐——๐—”๐—ฌ ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿš‚
Canada multi-centre from ยฃ2,799pp

๐Ÿ”ถ4* Sandman Signature Calgary Downtown, Calgary - 1 night
๐Ÿ”ถ3* Elk + Avenue Hotel, Banff - 3 nights
๐Ÿ”ถRocky Mountaineer First Passage to the West (Banff-Vancouver) with overnight in Kamloops in SilverLeaf Service - 1 night
๐Ÿ”ถ4* Georgian Court Hotel, Vancouver - 3 nights

๐Ÿ›8 nights room only
๐Ÿ›ปIncludes transfers throughout
๐Ÿ‘ซBased on two adults sharing a Standard Room Queen/Standard Room/King/Standard Room
๐Ÿ—“Valid for departures 21 Apr 2027
โœ…Available from ยฃ99pp deposit
โœ…Includes all mandatory taxes and fees

โœˆDirect flights from London Heathrow with Air Canada from ยฃ2,879pp
โœˆIndirect flights from Manchester with Virgin Atlantic from ยฃ2,929pp
โœˆIndirect flights from Edinburgh with Virgin Atlantic from ยฃ2,889pp
โœˆIndirect flights from Dublin with WestJet from ยฃ2,799pp

โ„น 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.

โ–ช๏ธ๐Ÿ“ฒ Call 01704 572013
โ–ช๏ธ๐Ÿ“ง Email [email protected]





๐ŸฅฐMykonos Private Pool Cave Hotel!๐ŸŒด๐ŸŒ…๐ŸŒŠ๐Ÿซง๐ŸธCavo Tagoo MykonosMykonos, Greece7 Nights - 2 AdultsBased on 2 adults sharing a Ju...
06/06/2026

๐ŸฅฐMykonos Private Pool Cave Hotel!๐ŸŒด๐ŸŒ…๐ŸŒŠ๐Ÿซง๐Ÿธ

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.

๐Ÿ‘Private airport transfers
๐Ÿ‘Private pool with Aegean Sea views
๐Ÿ‘Celebrity level service
๐Ÿ‘Lively DJ sets by the main pool
๐Ÿ‘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 ยฃ3765pp

Offer code: 1435955

From ยฃ3519pp

Full payment due at time of booking

Total โ‚ฌ105 per room city tax payable in resort

Travel: 23SEP26-30SEP26
Book by: 30JUN26
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โ–ช๏ธ๐Ÿ“ฒ 01704 572013
โ–ช๏ธ๐Ÿ“ง [email protected]

๐ŸŒŸ๐Ÿ‹ DEAL OF THE WEEK ๐Ÿ‹๐ŸŒŸ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น 8-Day Pompeii, Capri & the Bay of Naples๐Ÿ“… 28 August 2026Discover the magic of Southern Italy wi...
05/06/2026

๐ŸŒŸ๐Ÿ‹ DEAL OF THE WEEK ๐Ÿ‹๐ŸŒŸ
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น 8-Day Pompeii, Capri & the Bay of Naples
๐Ÿ“… 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. โ˜€๏ธ๐ŸŒŠ

๐Ÿ’ฐ SPECIAL OFFER
โŒ Was ยฃ1,959pp
โœ… Now ยฃ1,699pp
๐Ÿ’ท Save ยฃ260pp

โœˆ๏ธ Flights Included From:
โ€ข ๐Ÿ›ซ East Midlands
โ€ข ๐Ÿ›ซ Manchester
โ€ข ๐Ÿ›ซ Gatwick
โ€ข ๐Ÿ›ซ Heathrow

๐ŸŽ Whatโ€™s Included?
๐Ÿจ 7 nights in 3โ˜… & 4โ˜… accommodation
โœˆ๏ธ Return flights & transfers
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ 6 included experiences
๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Breakfast & dinner included
๐Ÿงณ Checked luggage included
๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ’ผ Expert Tour Manager throughout
โœ”๏ธ All additional taxes included
๐Ÿ‘ฅ Maximum 36 guests on all Classic tours
Hotel Michelangelo operates on a B&B basis.

โœจ Tour Highlights
๐Ÿ๏ธ Visit the stunning island of Capri and discover its breathtaking natural beauty
๐Ÿ‹ Explore the charming streets of Sorrento on a guided orientation walk
๐Ÿ›๏ธ Step back in time with guided tours of Pompeii and Herculaneum, two of the worldโ€™s most fascinating archaeological sites
๐ŸŒŠ Experience the spectacular Amalfi Coast with its dramatic cliffs, colourful villages and unforgettable views
๐ŸŒบ Visit the beautiful Rufolo Gardens and enjoy panoramic views across the coastline
๐Ÿท Enjoy an authentic farm lunch in the picturesque Sorrento countryside
๐Ÿ“ธ From ancient Roman cities to stunning coastal scenery, this tour combines the very best of Southern Italy in one incredible holiday!

โ–ช๏ธ๐Ÿ“ฒ 01704 572013
โ–ช๏ธ๐Ÿ“ง [email protected]

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท MYKONOS HOLIDAY DEAL ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ“ Anna Maria Hotel, Mykonos๐Ÿ“… 12th - 15th May 2027 (3 Nights)โœจ Double Room with Garden or Pool ...
04/06/2026

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท MYKONOS HOLIDAY DEAL ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท

๐Ÿ“ Anna Maria Hotel, Mykonos
๐Ÿ“… 12th - 15th May 2027 (3 Nights)

โœจ Double Room with Garden or Pool View
๐Ÿณ Bed & Breakfast
๐Ÿ‘ซ Based on 2 Adults

โœˆ๏ธ Direct Flights from Manchester
๐Ÿงณ 2 x 23kg Hold Bags Included
๐ŸšŒ Shared Shuttle Transfers Included

๐Ÿ’ท HOLIDAY PRICE BREAKDOWN

โœ… Total Holiday Cost: ยฃ986

๐Ÿจ Local Hotel Tax (payable locally): ยฃ13

๐Ÿ’ฐ Total Cost: ยฃ999
๐Ÿ‘ค Just ยฃ500 Per Person

Perfect for a spring sunshine escape to one of Greeceโ€™s most beautiful islands. Enjoy stunning beaches, whitewashed villages, fantastic restaurants and unforgettable sunsets. โ˜€๏ธ๐ŸŒŠ

๐Ÿ“ž 01704 572013
๐Ÿ“ฑ 07713 545528
๐Ÿ“ง [email protected]

Message me today for more details or to book!

Mykonos in May ๐ŸŒŠโ˜€๏ธ If youโ€™re looking for a perfect short break, Mykonos in May is hard to beat. The weather is warm and ...
03/06/2026

Mykonos in May ๐ŸŒŠโ˜€๏ธ

If youโ€™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 islandโ€™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. ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ทโœจ

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

๐Ÿ“ธ Thank you for the photographs of your recent trip.

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๐ŸŒ๐Ÿฆ˜ AUSTRALIA ADVENTURES SALE ๐Ÿฆ˜๐ŸŒโœจ SAVE 10% on ALL 2027 & 2028 Departures! โœจWhether youโ€™re dreaming of an unforgettable Au...
02/06/2026

๐ŸŒ๐Ÿฆ˜ AUSTRALIA ADVENTURES SALE ๐Ÿฆ˜๐ŸŒ

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

Whether youโ€™re dreaming of an unforgettable Australian adventure or want to combine it with an exciting Singapore stopover, now is the perfect time to book! ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บโœˆ๏ธ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฌ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ 19-20 DAY GRAND TOUR OF AUSTRALIA

๐Ÿ’ฐ From ยฃ6,619pp
๐Ÿ“… Based on 10 February 2028
โœˆ๏ธ Fly from Heathrow

๐ŸŽ Whatโ€™s Included?

๐Ÿจ 17 nights in 3โ˜… & 4โ˜… accommodation
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ 23 included experiences
๐Ÿณ Daily breakfast, 1 lunch & sunset drinks
โœˆ๏ธ Return flights & transfers
๐Ÿงณ Checked luggage included
๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ’ผ Experienced Tour Manager throughout
๐Ÿ‘ฅ Maximum 36 guests

โœจ Tour Highlights

๐ŸŒ† Stay in Australiaโ€™s iconic cities โ€“ Sydney, Brisbane, Cairns & Melbourne

๐ŸŒ‰ Visit world-famous Sydney and its stunning harbour

โ›ฐ๏ธ Explore the spectacular Blue Mountains

๐Ÿš‚ Ride the historic Puffing Billy steam train

๐Ÿฆ˜ Get up close to Australian wildlife at a koala sanctuary

๐Ÿง Watch the famous Penguin Parade on Phillip Island

๐Ÿ  Enjoy a full-day catamaran cruise to the breathtaking Great Barrier Reef

๐ŸŒด Discover tropical rainforests aboard the Kuranda Scenic Railway

๐ŸŒ… Experience both sunset and sunrise at the iconic Uluru

๐Ÿœ๏ธ Explore the stunning landscapes of Kata Tjuta National Park

๐Ÿš— Travel along the spectacular Great Ocean Road

โ–ช๏ธ๐Ÿ“ฒ 01704 572013
โ–ช๏ธ๐Ÿ“ง [email protected]

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ทโœจ Fancy a no fly holiday? This oneโ€™s for you โœจ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ทStep aboard the Eurostar and discover the fairytale beauty of the Loir...
01/06/2026

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ทโœจ Fancy a no fly holiday? This oneโ€™s for you โœจ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท

Step aboard the Eurostar and discover the fairytale beauty of the Loire Valley, from grand French chรขteaux and medieval towns to Monetโ€™s iconic gardens ๐Ÿ’™

Right now, you can save up to ยฃ200pp on selected September, October and November 2026 departures of this much loved tour ๐Ÿ‘€

๐Ÿš„ Monetโ€™s Garden, The Loire Valley & Fontainebleau
๐Ÿ“… 8 October 2026
๐Ÿ’ธ Was ยฃ1,229pp โ†’ Now from ยฃ1,029pp
๐Ÿš† St Pancras International

โœจ Whatโ€™s included:
๐Ÿš„ Return Eurostar & transfers
๐Ÿจ 6 nights in three to four star accommodation
๐Ÿ“ 11 included experiences
๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Daily breakfast & 2 dinners
๐Ÿ‘ค Expert Tour Manager throughout
๐Ÿงณ Checked luggage included

๐ŸŒฟ Highlights include:
๐ŸŽจ Visit Monetโ€™s home and famous Water Lily garden
๐Ÿฐ Explore the stunning chรขteaux of the Loire Valley
โ›ช Discover Chartresโ€™ magnificent Gothic cathedral
๐Ÿท Visit Saumur and the Ackerman wine cellars
โœจ Explore medieval Tours, Amboise and Fontevraud Abbey

๐Ÿ’™ Relaxed travel, beautiful scenery and expertly planned experiences from start to finish

โณ Limited time savings available on selected 2026 departures

โ–ช๏ธ๐Ÿ“ฒ 01704 572013
โ–ช๏ธ๐Ÿ“ง [email protected]
โ–ช๏ธ๐Ÿ“Book an appointment to visit our office in Formby

Theย wait isย overโ€ฆ Transunโ€™s Lapland 2027 holidays have officially launched!Here at Transun, We donโ€™t do gimmicks, We don...
31/05/2026

Theย wait isย overโ€ฆ Transunโ€™s Lapland 2027 holidays have officially launched!

Here at Transun, We donโ€™t do gimmicks, We donโ€™t do theme parks. And we donโ€™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 youโ€™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!

๐ŸŽ… - Book early to guarantee your preferred dates

๐ŸŽ… - Limited availability on peak departures

๐ŸŽ… - Once theyโ€™re goneโ€ฆ theyโ€™re gone!

Liverpool

Tue 30 Nov 2027, 3-nights from adult ยฃ1489 / child ยฃ1389 SBR

Tue 30 Nov 2027, 3-nights from adult ยฃ1349 / child ยฃ1249 SOHW

Tue 14 Dec 2027, 3-nights from adult ยฃ1349 / child ยฃ1249 SIF

Deposit ยฃ200pp

CALL: 01704 572013

EMAIL: [email protected]

We look forward to welcoming you to True Lapland!





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Opening Hours

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Tuesday 9am - 8pm
Wednesday 9am - 8pm
Thursday 9am - 8pm
Friday 9:30am - 8pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

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