Dawn Scott - Travel Counsellor

03/11/2026

🚢🌏 WELL, THIS IS EXCITING!! I’M OFF TO EXPLORE SOMETHING VERY SPECIAL! 😍

I’m absolutely delighted (and more than a little excited!) to have been selected for an exclusive opportunity to experience MSC Cruises’ newest addition to their fleet – MSC WORLD ASIA! 🛳️✨

And this isn’t just any sailing… it’s a very special itinerary for travel specialists and the press, giving us the opportunity to experience this incredible new ship first-hand before it allows passengers onboard.

I’ll be sailing from Le Havre to Barcelona over 5 nights, discovering everything this magnificent new ship has to offer. 🌊🥂

And looking at what’s on board, I think we’re in for a treat!

Just look at some of these highlights… 👀

🐉 The Spiral @ Tree of Life – An incredible 11-deck dry slide stretching an amazing 81.3 metres!

🌊 The Cliffhanger – An over-water swing ride, taking you 50 metres above the sea. Not sure how brave I’ll be feeling with this one! 😂

🐲 World Promenade – An impressive outdoor promenade featuring a spectacular 12-metre mirrored dragon sculpture.

🍣 Foodies, you’re in for a treat! – More than 20 dining and bar venues, including Pan-Asian street food, Kaito Teppanyaki, Butcher’s Cut, Hola! Tacos & Cantina and Venchi chocolate and gelato. Where do I start?!

🎭 Entertainment galore – From the World Theatre and Panorama Lounge to Luna Park Arena, The Harbour and The Clubhouse.

🥂 MSC Yacht Club – The ultimate ship-within-a-ship experience, with exclusive suites, private lounge and dedicated sun deck.

And that’s just scratching the surface!

I can’t wait to explore, experience the ship, soak up the atmosphere and, of course, bring back plenty of photos, videos and insider knowledge to share with you all.

Because that’s one of the best parts of my job – getting out there, experiencing these amazing holidays and being able to give my customers genuine first-hand recommendations.

MSC World Asia… I have a feeling we’re going to get along just fine! ❤️🚢

Watch this space… there’s lots more to come!

03/11/2026

𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲: 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗨𝗦𝗔 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 ℹ 🇺🇸

I would like to make you aware of a new travel requirement for passengers travelling to or via the USA, effective 04 November 2026.

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has introduced a temporary travel requirement to help reduce the risk of Ebola entering the United States.

Passengers are required to complete an Attestation Form within 72 hours of departure, confirming whether they have been in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) during the previous 21 days.

Please ensure that anyone travelling to or via the USA are aware of this requirement.

Go into the website of the airline operating your journey to the USA, where you can find information on how to complete the required attestation.
The airline will submit the relevant information prior to departure. In some cases, airlines may collect this information directly from passengers at check-in.

Customers who have visited South Sudan or Uganda during the same period should also be advised to review the latest information on the CDC website, as additional entry requirements may apply.

I recommend that you allow sufficient time to complete any necessary requirements ahead of travel and continue to check your airline’s guidance for any updates.

Dawns Travel Desk

03/11/2026

🌴☀️ ZANZIBAR… MORE THAN JUST A BEAUTIFUL BEACH! 🇹🇿

Ever fancied escaping to Zanzibar? Well, let me tell you, there’s so much more to this incredible Indian Ocean island than its picture-perfect beaches! 😍

Think turquoise waters, white sandy beaches and swaying palm trees, but also…

✨ Exploring the historic, winding streets of Stone Town.
🌶️ Discovering fragrant spice farms and learning why Zanzibar is known as the Spice Island.
🌿 Wandering through lush tropical forests.
🐠 Snorkelling in crystal-clear waters and discovering the incredible marine life.
🍹 Enjoying a little laid-back island life with a cocktail in hand!

Whether you’re dreaming of a relaxing beach escape, a little adventure or a combination of both, Zanzibar is definitely one to add to your bucket list! ❤️

And if you’re thinking about visiting, I’ve got just the thing!

Zanzibar Destination Guide covers everything you need to know before you go, from the best time to visit and getting around to local customs, must-see attractions and essential travel requirements.

🌍 Fancy a wee bit of Zanzibar inspiration?

If Zanzibar is calling your name, give me a shout. I’d love to help you make it happen!

✈️ Your holiday, my expertise, personal service every step of the way.

Dawn’s Travel Desk
Your local independent Travel Counsellor ❤️

📞 07719 033592
📧 [email protected]

03/11/2026

⛴️ 10 NIGHT ITALY, GREECE & CROATIA CRUISE ⛴️

⛴️ SAIL ONBOARD THE STUNNING CELEBRITY ASCENT ⛴️

🎉DIRECT FLIGHTS FROM EDINBURGH
📆 6 AUGUST 2027

✈️ EDINBURGH FROM £1️⃣9️⃣3️⃣9️⃣‼️

📅 6 August 2027

📍Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy
📍Messina, Sicily
📍At sea
📍Olympia, Greece
📍Corfu, Greece
📍Bar, Montenegro
📍Split, Croatia
📍Dubrovnik, Croatia
📍At sea
📍Naples, Italy
📍Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy

🧳Includes luggage

🚌Includes return transfers

🥘 Full board and more

✈️ FLYING DIRECT FROM EDINBURGH

MORE DATES AVAILABLE MAY - OCTOBER

☎️Call me on 07719 033592
📧 [email protected]
⚠️ Subject to availability
📖 T&C’s apply

Based on 2 sharing

*Alternative dates will vary in price please visit Airwaves for availability and pricing. T&C’s apply.

02/11/2026

🥂 OCTOBER, YOU HAVE BEEN A BIT OF A WHIRLWIND! ✈️🌍

Well, what a month October turned out to be! One of my busiest months yet, and I thought it was worth sharing just how much has been going on behind the scenes at Dawn’s Travel Desk.

42 client bookings. 112 passengers travelling in October! 🤩

That means lots of check-ins to organise, emails flying back and forth, hotels being contacted to make sure my clients are marked as VIPs (because that’s exactly how I want them treated!), and plenty of last-minute details to take care of.

And it wasn’t just October departures keeping me busy. I’ve also been working on some fabulous cruise bookings, researching and pulling together some amazing bespoke itineraries and holidays for clients looking forward to their future adventures.

A HUGE thank you to everyone who has sent me photos of themselves enjoying their holidays while I’m sitting slaving away over my laptop. 😂🍹

Honestly, the FOMO was REAL! Could you at least pretend to have a bad time so I don’t feel so jealous? 🤣

Here’s just a little selection of what I’ve been booking throughout October and what my lovely clients have to look forward to:

🛳️ TUI cruise to Croatia
🇯🇵 Princess cruise around Japan
🇳🇴 Fred. Olsen Norwegian cruise
☀️ Family Mediterranean cruise with P&O
🌴 Caribbean cruise with MSC
☀️ Summer sun holiday to Spain 🇪🇸
🥂 60th birthday celebrations in Nice
🎉 A very special 60th birthday trip to Mexico
🏙️ City break to Vienna
✨ Overnight stay in Glasgow
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family holiday to Turkey
🇯🇵 Bespoke Japan itinerary
☀️ Winter sunshine in Morocco
🇬🇷 Family trip to Crete

And that’s only a selection!

A little favour from me… ❤️

Please keep those referrals and bookings coming. Every recommendation, share, enquiry and booking really does make a difference to my little independent business, and I appreciate every single one.

Got a price from TUI, Jet2, easyJet or another holiday company? BRING IT TO ME!

Let me see what I can do. I can often match or beat prices, but more importantly, you get me looking after your holiday from the moment you book until you’re safely home.

There really is no better time to put your hard-earned holiday money in the hands of a travel professional, backed by the strength, support and financial protection of Travel Counsellors.

2027 holidays are very much on my radar, so let’s get those plans started! 🌍

Thank you for keeping me so busy, supporting my business and trusting me with your precious holiday time.

Here’s to another busy month… although perhaps with a wee holiday for me somewhere in there too! 😂🍹

Dawn x
Dawn’s Travel Desk
📞 07719 033592
📧 [email protected]

31/10/2026

🎃 There's nothing spooky about this great offer! 🎃

⭐🏆Here is an incredible late opportunity to traverse the Atlantic Ocean on the world's only seafaring ocean-liner. Be a part of history with Cunard's majestic Queen Mary 2, as part of her 450th Transatlantic Crossing 🏆⭐

Queen Mary 2

Be a part of history on this unique voyage. Join us to celebrate the legendary Cunard story with a programme of immersive theatre and entertainment, as you make this iconic journey for yourself

⚓️ M630

🗾 Southampton > New York

🛳 10 November 2026

🌙 7 nights

🗺 Exclusive fares from only £449pp on our Saver Fare

See more details about this voyage here:

https://www.cunard.com/en-gb/find-a-cruise/M630/M630

York

29/10/2026

I will be attending one of the biggest travel events this evening in Glasgow. 🎉 Such a great event celebrating the successes of over 500 travel agents and tour operators that will be there. 🍾
Don’t worry I will be back at lunchtime on Friday.

28/10/2026

🚢🌍 CRUISE LOVERS… HAVE I GOT SOME AMAZING OFFERS FOR YOU THIS WEEK! 🌍🚢

If a fabulous cruise is on your bucket list, then you might want to have a wee look at these! 😍🥂

From Christmas and New Year in the sunshine to epic adventures across America, the Caribbean and all the way to Australia… there’s something pretty special here!

🎄 1️⃣ CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR IN THE CANARY ISLANDS 🎆
🛳️ 16 nights aboard Arcadia
💷 From £1,849pp based on 2 sharing

🥂 Spend New Year’s Eve overnight in Madeira and experience those world-famous fireworks! 🎆✨

What a way to see in the New Year! ❤️

🌴 2️⃣ AMERICA & CARIBBEAN DISCOVERY 🌎
🛳️ 75 nights aboard Aurora
❤️ Adults-only ship
💷 From £4,999pp based on 2 sharing

Imagine visiting the Caribbean, enjoying a partial transit of the Panama Canal, exploring Costa Rica and spending overnight stays in New Orleans and Miami… plus so much more!

Now THAT is an adventure! 🤩🌴

🇺🇸 3️⃣ SOUTHAMPTON TO SYDNEY – THE EPIC VOYAGE! 🇦🇺
🛳️ 43 nights aboard Arcadia
❤️ Adults-only ship
💷 From £4,499pp

🌎 Discover the Caribbean, experience a full transit of the Panama Canal, enjoy an overnight stay in San Francisco, explore Hawaii and more!

✈️ Flight home from Sydney to London included.

And if you’re dreaming of doing something truly special on your own… 👀👇

🔥 4️⃣ SOLO CRUISERS – THIS ONE IS A BIGGIE! 🔥
🛳️ 43 nights Southampton to Sydney aboard Arcadia
❤️ Adults-only ship
💷 From £5,624pp for the solo offer

💥 SAVINGS OF OVER £3,000! 💥

Yes, you read that right! A huge reduction on this incredible solo sailing, giving you the chance to enjoy an epic adventure without needing to find someone to travel with.

Caribbean sunshine, the Panama Canal, an overnight stay in San Francisco, Hawaii and finishing in Sydney… WOW! 🌎🌺

✈️ Flight home from Sydney to London included.

✨ Fancy a little cruise inspiration? ✨

Whether you’re dreaming of a festive escape, a once-in-a-lifetime adventure or finally taking that solo trip you’ve been thinking about, let’s have a chat!

📩 Drop me a message and I’ll help you explore the options.

❤️ Dawn’s Travel Desk
Your independent Travel Counsellor, here to help you find your next amazing adventure!

📌 All prices are subject to availability and can change. Alternative UK departure airports may be available, so just ask!

24/10/2026