Gillian Baynes - Travel Counsellors, Inverclyde, UK

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For 25 Years, I’ve been turning Dream Holidays into Lasting Memories.

Every trip is fully protected (ATOL, ABTA & Trust). Carefully crafted by me, and backed by Travel Counsellors.

Wonder why you should book with me? 👀✈️Don't take my word for it... Take theirs 👇... ALL 20 of them 🤭REAL PEOPLE... REAL...
22/09/2026

Wonder why you should book with me? 👀✈️

Don't take my word for it... Take theirs 👇... ALL 20 of them 🤭

REAL PEOPLE... REAL HOLIDAYS... REAL EXPERIENCES... Booking with ME!

I could tell you all day long how much I care about your holidays, but I think these guys say it better than I ever could...............

🩷 We are a large group with some more complex needs involved and have been booing with Gillian for years now. This can also be very, VERY last minute and yet every single time, our holiday is perfect. Even when things don’t all go to plan, she just deals with it for us allowing the children to be completely unaware!

🩷 Gillian is absolutely amazing. She takes care to cover all your needs. Normally we do stay cation, but we were lucky enough to cruise to the Norwegian ffords to attend this beautiful girl wedding. Had such a wonderful time, we booked another cruise for September this year. Again Gillian booked everything to suit our needs. Would definitely get Gillian to book all my holidays and I would highly recommend her to my family and friends.

🩷 Gillian is a very dedicated professional with a personal touch, she gives 110% when booking any holiday and makes sure you get what you want with that little bit extra added. I will always recommend Gillian to my friends and family. She is a credit to Travel Counsellors, very dependable and I love how she promotes each holiday she has booked as it gives ideas for our next holiday.

🩷 Absolutely best wee agent in the business. Always finds what you are looking for and always goes the extra mile. Honest, reliable and feel like i’ve known her for year!

🩷 Would definitely recommend Gillian, professional, friendly, reactive - and a master at what she does!

🩷 Gillian took all the hassle away. From our very first message, she was highly knowledgeable, shared amazing recommendations, and tailored the itinerary perfectly to our budget and needs. Even right before we left and during the holidays she was just a quick message away to answer last-minute questions and ensure everything goes smoothly.

🩷 Professional/knowledgeable service given throughout from looking at where holiday destinations and dates and continued even after your booking. Used this service previously and it's like having your own PA ...All stress is taken from your shoulders.

🩷 Fantastic service, Gillian made our holiday personal to us and did all she could to rectify the issues we experienced outwith her control. Highly recommend.

🩷 Gillian responded to my request in a matter of hours. The fights and hotel we went with from the options provided by Gillian, was perfect. Thanks again!

🩷 I’d highly recommend Gillian! She has always got us that “perfect holiday”

🩷 Superb service, every detail covered perfectly for us.

🩷 Great experience and will certainly recommend you.

🩷 Wouldn’t book a holiday without Gillian’s help and I tell anyone that will listen how great she is!!!!

🩷 I have already recommended Gillian to friends and work colleagues.

🩷 Super friendly, helpful, knowledgeable and nothing ever too much trouble. True asset to the company!

🩷 Gillian was amazing when booking a holiday with our friends, she made the whole process soo much easier and took the stress out of organising it ourselves. Thank you soo much for an excellent service and I’ve already recommended her to more family and friends xx

🩷 Gillian is always available for advice and any problems that might arise. She is diligent, accurate and extremely helpful.

🩷 Gillian is absolutely brilliant at what she does goes above and beyond to get everything perfect for you.wouldn’t go anywhere else to book a holiday.

🩷 I always recommend Gillian. She is always there to answer questions and get the best holiday for a great price. Nothing eber seems a bother. Lovely person.x

🩷 Booking with Gillian was excellent she made it so easy for me and explained everything very clearly, I would defo recommend.

JUST BOOKED… 🇨🇭🚆🏔️I have been DYING to share this one 😂😂Esther & Walter are honestly dream clients. They’ve booked with ...
21/09/2026

JUST BOOKED… 🇨🇭🚆🏔️

I have been DYING to share this one 😂😂

Esther & Walter are honestly dream clients. They’ve booked with me for YEARS, right back to my Thomas Cook days, followed me ever since and always trust me with the most amazing trips.

They travel with their friends too… 4 of them, best buddies sharing the dreams 😂✌🏻

They love an adventure and they’re definitely not afraid to challenge me, which is precisely why what happened next didn’t even seem that strange. 👀🤣

The enquiry landed asking for…

Girona → Bern → Zürich

I did have a moment of…

“That’s some trek 👀”

Then…

“Maybe she means Genoa?”

Checked the enquiry again.

Nope.

Definitely says GIRONA.

Scenic rail was specifically requested and knowing these lot, my genuine thought was…

“Well… They certainly DO love a train journey. All 12 HOURS of it apparently.” 🤣🚆

So FULL STEAM AHEAD I went 😂

Flights ✔️
Hotels ✔️
Connections ✔️
Scenic rail ✔️
12-hour journey from Girona into Switzerland ✔️

Was it a challenge? Absolutely.

Did I love it? Absolutely 😂

Nearly 5 hours later I was quite pleased with myself and messaged Esther…

“It was a wee bit tricky… But I did it 😍🤣”

Her reply…

“Did I put Girona on the enquiry? I meant Geneva.” I'm soooooo sorry!!!

………………

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

I had absolutely NAILED THE WRONG BLOODY HOLIDAY.

I genuinely couldn’t stop laughing.

Because at NO point did I think “surely they don’t want to do this?”

I just thought…

Aye. These four like trains. 🚆🤣

Esther has since described herself as “a fud” 😂 but absolutely NOT.

We’re all human. We all make mistakes. This one just happened to be VERY funny.

And apparently if you ask me for Girona…

you’re getting Girona ✌🏻😂... I don't think they will ever do to Girona now lol!

Anyway… Once we stopped laughing…

WE NAILED IT. 🇨🇭😍

🏨 3 nights Geneva

A gorgeous hotel full of character, fabulous reviews and most importantly… Right in the heart of everything. Exactly where I want them.

🚆 Geneva → Montreux → Interlaken → Bern

No boring direct train here!

They’re travelling First Class on the GoldenPass Express, taking in Lake Geneva, gorgeous Alpine villages, the Gstaad area, mountains and the incredible scenery of the Bernese Oberland 😍🏔️

🏨 4 nights Bern

Another beautiful hotel in a fantastic central location with brilliant reviews. The perfect base for getting out and exploring.

Then it’s scenic rail journey number TWO…

🚆 Bern → Interlaken → Lucerne → Zürich

First Class on the Luzern–Interlaken Express, travelling alongside turquoise Lake Brienz, through the Brünig Pass and past some absolutely STUNNING Swiss scenery. 😍

Honestly… LOOK at the pictures 😍😍😍

And we’re not just changing trains in Lucerne either.

They’ve got 3 hours to explore, have a wee wine or 2. Cases in the lockers, Chapel Bridge, Old Town, lakefront… Then onwards to Zürich.

🏨 3 nights Zürich

Finishing with another gorgeous hotel right in the heart of Zürich’s beautiful Old Town.

So that’s…

10 nights 🇨🇭
4 friends… Best buddies sharing the dream 😂
3 beautiful, centrally located hotels 🏨
2 incredible First Class scenic rail journeys 🚆
AND a bonus afternoon in Lucerne 🙌🏻

What an absolute BEAUTY of a trip 😍🏔️🚆

Esther & Walter, you are honestly an absolute pleasure to book for. You trust me, you let me get creative and you always give me the BEST trips to work on.

Thank you for sticking with me all these years and for letting me share this because there was absolutely NO WAY this story was staying between us 😂🩷

My favourite part of the whole thing?

I absolutely NAILED the wrong bloody holiday. 🤣✌🏻

But more importantly…

NOW we’ve nailed the right one. 🇨🇭❤️

Literally stolen one of my clients’ pics to give you a wee sneak peek… 👀😂They are currently living their BEST lives afte...
20/09/2026

Literally stolen one of my clients’ pics to give you a wee sneak peek… 👀😂

They are currently living their BEST lives after an incredible South African safari and are now chilling in Mauritius. I mean… What a combo 😍

And HOW CUTE are these wee dudes!! 🦁🩷

I’ve just been having a scroll in bed after being out all day and EVERYTHING I’m seeing is South Africa.

Client post…
Colleague posts…
Safari pics everywhere…
Even Shakira has popped up singing This Time for Africa 😂😂

Kris… It’s calling!

The pull is getting stronger and I’m really not sure how much longer I can hold back 👀🤣✈️

There's a lodge with a private pool calling my name...

THIS is my DREAM Holiday!!

Tell me yours 😍, I want to hear them all!!!

JUST BOOKED ✈️🇸🇬🇮🇩Oh I LOVE this one 😍This client is completely brand new to me. She saw one of my Bali hotel videos, fo...
20/09/2026

JUST BOOKED ✈️🇸🇬🇮🇩

Oh I LOVE this one 😍

This client is completely brand new to me. She saw one of my Bali hotel videos, followed my page and basically decided…

We are doing THAT for our next family holiday! 😂🙌🏻... Their little girl is going to have the time of her life! I can see her on the jungle swings now!

She patiently waited until I got back from honeymoon and got in touch.

We looked at various options, including some gorgeous luxury beachfront hotels in Bali, because you know me… I like to show you the options and make sure we've got it absolutely right.

But when we were chatting, I could hear how excited she was and I had a feeling I knew where this was going… 👀😂

My villa completely captured them too 😍 there was no question!!

First up, 3 nights in Singapore, staying in a gorgeous hotel at Clarke Quay. For all the main tourist attractions, they're right in the thick of it before hopping over to Bali 🇸🇬✈️🇮🇩... I think Universal Studios will definitely be getting a visit for sure!

Then… 12 AMAZING nights in Seminyak in the very villa resort we stayed in on honeymoon. 🌴

And I'm even going one step further… I've requested the exact villa we stayed in! 😂☀️

The all-day sunshine on that pool was absolutely on point, so why wouldn't I try to make sure they get the same?!

This is where having actually stayed there myself comes in handy… I don't just know the resort, I know the villa! 😂✌🏻

They've opted for Bed & Breakfast, but this isn't popping downstairs to a buffet every morning…

Their private chef comes to their villa and cooks breakfast for them every morning. 😍
Fancy a massage? They'll come to the villa.
Room service? Order what you fancy and the staff arrive, set everything up and serve it at your own dining table.

Honestly, you are SO spoiled. It's like having your own little private hotel… Except the hotel is ALL YOURS 😂🙌🏻

They're going to use Seminyak as their base and head off exploring everything Bali has to offer. I'll be sharing all my recommendations and must-dos AND I'm putting them in touch with our driver/tour guide so I know they'll be properly looked after on their adventures too. 🩷

There is nothing I love more than being able to share my own experiences to help you make the absolute most of your holiday.

We've been messaging back and forth getting ridiculously excited and I genuinely think I'm as excited as she is 😂

10th wedding anniversary done in complete style 🥂

Singapore, Bali, 15 nights away, their own private villa and SO much to see and do.

I know exactly what's waiting for you all and I'm actually jealous I can't do it all again 🤭😂

Thank you SO much for finding my little page, putting your trust in me and booking with me for the very first time. It really does mean so much 🩷

Now let the countdown begin!! ✈️🌴

20/09/2026

And on that note… 🥰✈️

I fear I’m becoming a bit too expensive for myself lately…

Anyway… We’ve got another 3 trips booked. 👀😂

Future Gill’s problem✌🏻

JUST BOOKED… ✈️🇨🇿She literally said to me… “You know me, always on the lookout to get myself on a plane.”I LOVE this men...
18/09/2026

JUST BOOKED… ✈️🇨🇿

She literally said to me… “You know me, always on the lookout to get myself on a plane.”

I LOVE this mentality. My spirit animal 🤣✌🏻

Soooooo yep… I’ve got her on another plane. It would be rude not to!

Prague was the brief and they’d already picked out a few hotels. One very important requirement…

Must have white rooms. 🤍🤣
Believe it or not, this is actually a common request!

The hotels they’d found were beautiful, BUT I just felt they were too far out. The more central ones were coming in much more expensive.

Then I found this one…

The sheets ARE white under the throw 👀🤣
But more importantly… 400m from Old Town Square!

Now THAT is the location 🙌🏻

So Gill knows best… BOOKED! ✈️

Who wants to spend a few days away constantly jumping on public transport? I wouldn’t! Especially when the better location wasn’t much more.

Price matters, but so does everything else.
I weigh it ALL up. ✌🏻

Thank you so much for booking with me once again. Always a pleasure ###

IT’S NOT JUST A HOLIDAY… ✈️🩷▪️ It’s a birthday celebration.▪️ An anniversary.▪️ A wedding.▪️ One last hurrah before the ...
18/09/2026

IT’S NOT JUST A HOLIDAY… ✈️🩷

▪️ It’s a birthday celebration.
▪️ An anniversary.
▪️ A wedding.
▪️ One last hurrah before the ring.
▪️ The honeymoon you’ve dreamed about.
▪️ A babymoon before the chaos begins 👀
▪️ Christmas - Give the gift of travel

But sometimes it’s more than a celebration.

▪️ It’s switching off when you’re stressed.
▪️ Running away for a bit when you’re sad.
▪️ Resetting when you’re burnt out.
▪️ Reconnecting when life gets too busy.
▪️ Making memories with the people you love.

Sometimes you don’t even need a reason.

There’s not much a boarding pass, airport drink and some sun, sea & sand can’t make feel that wee bit better 🍹☀️

It’s never JUST a holiday.

Life is always better on one ✈️❤️

So book the bloody holiday. ✌🏻🤣

Need a hand with that?....I know a gal 👀✈️😂

🛳️ JUST BOOKED… SAME SHIP, NEW ADVENTURE! ☀️My clients reached out after spotting a cruise they fancied for next year… A...
17/09/2026

🛳️ JUST BOOKED… SAME SHIP, NEW ADVENTURE! ☀️

My clients reached out after spotting a cruise they fancied for next year… And this time they already knew exactly what they were getting with the ship 😍

They sailed the Norwegian Fjords onboard P&O Iona this year and loved her, so why change a good thing?!

Different holiday… Same digs! 😂🛳️

This time they’re swapping the spectacular scenery of Norway for some sunshine and a completely different itinerary ☀️

🌋 Lanzarote – Volcanic landscapes & beaches
🌴 Tenerife – Sunshine, seaside towns or a trip up Teide
🏖️ Gran Canaria – Beach day or exploring Las Palmas
🌺 Madeira – AND an overnight stay, so plenty of time to explore Funchal
🇪🇸 Cádiz – Wander the gorgeous old town or venture to Seville
🇵🇹 Lisbon – Pastel de nata, trams and those amazing viewpoints 😍

They’ve added the Classic All Inclusive package too, so drinks, Wi-Fi and dining credit are taken care of 🍹📱🍴

And coach transfers from Glasgow to Southampton and back for ease… Get on the coach and let the holiday begin 🙌🏻

Thank you so much for booking with me again. I absolutely love seeing my clients come back for their next adventure 🩷

Same ship they already love… Totally different holiday.... Perfect! 🛳️☀️

Don't know how I feel about this one... 🥹😂My girl and her friends are FINALLY booked for Maga 2027!! ☀️🍹🩷I'm soooo excit...
17/09/2026

Don't know how I feel about this one... 🥹😂

My girl and her friends are FINALLY booked for Maga 2027!! ☀️🍹🩷

I'm soooo excited for them... But the harsh reality is my little girl is growing up 😭

Feels like two minutes ago she was wee and now I'm booking her girls' holidays to Magaluf 👀😂

She's going to have the BEST time... While I'm at home tracking her location every 3 minutes 🤣🩷

Maga... Be good to my girl 🥹

17/09/2026

One step closer 🚗😍

Smashed it 🙌🏻

Studied for a week and a half, in and out in half an hour AND practical test now booked! 🥳

We’ll have a driver in no time 👀😂
The countdown is officially ON! 🚗💨

Well done sweetheart 😘 So proud of you ❤️

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