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Check my page for regular travel updates and amazing offers. Go on give me a try, you won't regret it!!!

For more information or a specific holiday call me on 01865 989130 or email [email protected] Personal Travel Consultant offering the VERY best customer service and travel requirements tailored to your needs. My prices are very competitive and as an independant with award winning technology at my fingertips, I am able to search hundreds of suppliers to find you the best deal available. I work from home so am available at a time to suit you, whether that be daytime, evenings or weekends.

31/10/2026

Dare to add a little fright to your flight? 👻✈️

From the haunted streets of Salem and ghostly tales of London and Edinburgh, to Dracula’s legendary lair in Transylvania and the vibrant Day of the Dead celebrations in Mexico City, these spine-tingling spots are perfect for a Halloween-inspired escape. 🎃

Whether you are into eerie history, gothic castles or colourful cultural traditions, I can help you turn your spooky daydreams into a perfectly planned getaway, tailored just for you.

Ready to choose your favourite fright? Message me to start planning your own ghostly adventure.

15/10/2026

🇨🇦 CANADA – DAY 6 | THE GRAND FINALE! 🇨🇦

What a way to finish the most incredible trip! 😍❤️

Our final day started with some hotel site visits in Banff, checking out The Otter, The Canoe & The Moose - it’s always so valuable to see accommodation options first-hand when planning those perfect Canada itineraries!

🏔️ Banff Gondola – Up we went for the most incredible panoramic views of the Rockies. Honestly, you could never tire of this scenery!

🥂 Ch*****ne Afternoon Tea at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise – A little bit of luxury to finish our time in the mountains! Delicious cakes, ch*****ne and… who knew there were 18 types of tea to choose from?! ☕🍰✨

🛍️ A quick return to Banff for some last-minute souvenir shopping before heading to Calgary for our final evening.

🤠 And what a night it turned out to be!

We were welcomed into Calgary with our very own White Hats, complete with a swearing-in ceremony at the Calgary Tower - the views from up there were amazing! 🤩

🍽️ Then came a gorgeous final dinner at The Wednesday Room, before we headed to our very first honky-tonk dive bar to line dance with the locals! 💃🕺

So many laughs, so many memories and such a brilliant way to end our adventure!

❤️ Canada, you have been absolutely incredible.

From vibrant cities and beautiful islands to glaciers, turquoise lakes and the spectacular Rocky Mountains, this trip has shown me just how much this country has to offer.

I’ve loved every minute, made memories I’ll treasure forever, and I genuinely can’t wait to come back wiry my family and explore more one day! 🇨🇦✨

And of course, I’ve come away with so much inspiration for creating amazing Canadian adventures for you guys!

Canada, this definitely isn’t goodbye… it’s see you soon! 🍁❤️

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12/10/2026

🇨🇦 CANADA – DAY 5 | JASPER TO BANFF VIA THE ICEFIELDS PARKWAY 🇨🇦

WOW… what a day! 😍🏔️

We were up early in Jasper (a place I’ve wanted to visit for YEARS because it’s my son’s name 🥰), grabbing coffee and pastries from Bear's Paw Bakery ®️ before joining Pursuit Banff Jasper for our adventure along the spectacular Icefields Parkway.

And what a journey! Here are some of our highlights…

💦 Tangle Falls – A beautiful roadside photo stop.

🌊 Athabasca Falls – One of my trip highlights! The power of the water rushing through the gorge was incredible.

🌉 Columbia Icefield Skywalk – Incredible views over the Sunwapta Valley!

🧊 Athabasca Glacier – Riding the huge Ice Explorer Terra buses onto the glacier was a real bucket-list experience.

💙 Peyto Lake & Bow Lake – Turquoise water, dramatic mountains and postcard-perfect scenery.

🏨 Lake Louise – A look at the iconic Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise in its breathtaking setting.

🐐 Wildlife spotting – We saw elk and mountain goats, but sadly no bears despite everyone being on bear watch! 😫🐻

We eventually arrived Canalta Lodge in Banff, home for the night, then finishing the day with drinks and a lovely dinner The Fat Ox - Banff🍷🍽️

✨ My biggest takeaway? The Icefields Parkway is an absolute MUST for any Western Canada itinerary!

Glaciers, waterfalls, turquoise lakes, towering mountains and wildlife - this isn’t just a drive from A to B, it’s an unforgettable experience in itself.

🇨🇦 If you’re planning Western Canada, make sure you allow a FULL day for this incredible journey. The stops are just as spectacular as the destinations!

Would you add the Icefields Parkway to your Canada bucket list? 🏔️👇

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08/10/2026

🚂✨ Days 3 & 4 | The Rocky Mountaineer

Some journeys are about getting from A to B. Others are the destination.

The Rocky Mountaineer’s Journey Through the Clouds from Vancouver to Jasper was firmly in the second category — an iconic, bucket-list experience that had been on our list for years.

Two days of travelling through some of Canada’s most spectacular landscapes, with a night in Kamloops along the way. And when I say the scenery was incredible… it genuinely felt like watching a nature documentary unfold outside the window. 🏔️

Snow-capped mountains, deep valleys, rushing rivers, forests and endless wilderness — and the best part was being able to simply sit back and take it all in. No driving, no navigating, no distractions. Just that ever-changing view.

We travelled GoldLeaf, which made the experience feel even more special. The panoramic glass-domed car meant we could soak up the scenery from every angle, while the service was exceptional from start to finish — attentive without being intrusive, beautifully organised, and with wonderful food served throughout the journey.

We also had the opportunity to see SilverLeaf, which gave us a glimpse of the different way of experiencing the Mountaineer.

But ultimately, it’s not just about GoldLeaf or SilverLeaf. It’s about the feeling of being on one of the world’s great railway journeys, watching the Canadian Rockies unfold in front of you at a wonderfully slow pace.

A true bucket-list experience — and one of those trips where the journey really is just as memorable as the destination. 🇨🇦🏔️🚂

Rocky Mountaineer: absolutely worth the hype.

07/10/2026

CANADA – DAY 2 | VANCOUVER 🇨🇦

What a busy day exploring Vancouver! 🤩

🌲 Capilano Suspension Bridge
🏔️ Grouse Mountain - incredible views and we even spotted a BEAR! 🐻
🌳 Stanley Park
🍽️ Lunch at the Pan Pacific Vancouver, right by Canada Place - perfect for a pre- or post-Alaska cruise stay
🚤 A Zodiac trip to beautiful Bowen Island
🍴 Finishing with a Gastown food tour

Vancouver really does have it all - city, mountains, rainforest, wildlife, islands and incredible food. 🌲🏔️🌊

It’s easy to see why it makes such a fantastic starting or finishing point for a Canada itinerary.

This is exactly why I love tailor-making trips - bringing together the right experiences to create something perfect for you. 🇨🇦✨

Thinking about Canada? Drop me a message! 👀

06/10/2026

🇨🇦 Canada Day 1 - what a start! 🍁

Our journey from Manchester to Toronto got off to a slightly chaotic start with a delayed flight, a missed connection and the prospect of an 8-hour wait in Toronto…

But then, by some miracle, all 10 of us managed to get on an earlier standby flight! 🙌✈️ Our luggage, unfortunately, didn’t make it - but it was on its way!

Finally arriving in Vancouver, our home for the next two nights at the fabulous Coast Coal Harbour Hotel Vancouver. 🏨 With no bags or toiletries, the hotel team went above and beyond by going out to buy us all toothbrushes! 🪥👏

We were warmly welcomed by our host Rene from CSM, our trusted partner in Canada and always my first port of call when planning your visit Canadian itineraries. 🇨🇦

A lovely welcome gift of local w**e, chocolates and snacks, followed by drinks and dinner, was the perfect end to a VERY long day. 🍷🍫

Now it’s time for bed… because Day 2 is an early start and a busy one! Exploring Vancouver and, fingers crossed, hopefully spotting some bears! 🐻👀

04/10/2026

🇨🇦 I’m off again! ✈️🏔️

It honestly doesn’t feel like five minutes ago that I was getting home from Alaska, and here I am already on my way to my next adventure! 😍

This time I’m heading to Western Canada, and I’m so excited to be exploring this incredible part of the world.

Over the coming days, I’ll be experiencing:

✨ Vibrant Vancouver
✨ The iconic Rocky Mountaineer in GoldLeaf 🚂
✨ The breathtaking Icefields Parkway 🏔️
✨ The mountain magic of Jasper & Banff
✨ And finishing up in cool and cosmopolitan Calgary

There’s going to be so much packed into this trip, from incredible mountain scenery and turquoise lakes to unforgettable rail journeys, beautiful towns and plenty of “wow” moments along the way.

Canada has been on my travel wish list for a while, so I’m really looking forward to experiencing it first-hand and bringing back lots of inspiration, tips and ideas for your future travels.

Thinking about a trip to Canada? 🇨🇦 Then make sure you follow along! I’ll be sharing what I see, what I experience and all those little details that can help when planning your own trip.

And if there’s something specific you’d like me to find out while I’m here - a hotel, experience, route, train journey, sightseeing or anything else - drop it in the comments and let me know! 👇 I’ll do my best to bring you the answers from the road.

Come along with me and let’s see what Western Canada has in store! ❤️

20/09/2026

Yesterday we boarded Norwegian Bliss in Seattle and set sail towards Alaska!

We’re set for an amazing week of adventures with glaciers, railway journeys and hopes to see whales, bears, and much more.

Keep following my stories & posts to see what we get up to and if you want to know more about Alaska, Norwegian Bliss or cruising in general just pop me a message or comment below.

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