Gaynor Burgess - Travel Counsellors

Gaynor Burgess - Travel Counsellors Tailor-made travel designed just for you. Fully ATOL protected for your peace of mind. I don’t charge for the extra service I offer.

Independent Travel Counsellor with 30+ years’ expertise in bespoke holidays, from short breaks to once-in-a-lifetime adventures. Hello thank you for liking my page ......

After starting my career in 1993 as a YTS trainee travel agent for Hogg Robinson Travel, I soon got hooked! I am now very proud to be a self-employed Personal Travel Expert running my own business franchise with Travel Counsello

rs. With over 30 years’ experience in the travel industry, you can be assured you are in safe hands. After 6 years of running my travel business, I was delighted to achieve GOLD STATUS - an accolade held by just a small number of Travel Counsellors in recognition of their sales contribution. In addition, I have also been recognised for being in the TOP 20 WORLDWIDE within the Travel Counsellor community for scoring 100% Customer Satisfaction. I work from home, which means that unlike when you book on the internet, I am available to speak to at any time should you have any queries or problems. This means that you will have the same point of contact throughout every stage. Your booking will sit with me and I will personally take care of every detail. I will complete any advanced passenger info, online check in, print boarding passes, provide you with luggage labels and deliver any paperwork as required and you will have access to a 24 hour DUTY OFFICE to assist with any emergencies should they arrive whilst you are away. I always contact the hotels to ensure that they look after my guests on arrival and if you are celebrating a special occasion such as honeymoon or have any special requests, I will do my best to liaise with the hotel to ensure they make a note of this on your booking - subject to availability of course. Everything you book through Travel Counsellors is 100% financially protected. Thank you for reading. Please don't hesitate to contact me. You can contact me on 0161 826 7210
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Look forward to hearing from you . Speak soon

Gaynor x

This week’s agenda in my travel world is looking pretty special:🌴 Crafting a 21‑day adventure through Sri Lanka, finishi...
14/06/2026

This week’s agenda in my travel world is looking pretty special:

🌴 Crafting a 21‑day adventure through Sri Lanka, finishing with a serene 7‑night escape in the Maldives

🍁 Shaping a multi‑centre journey through charming New England towns

☀️ Putting the finishing touches to a fun family summer holiday

💍 Finalising every last detail for a very special Cyprus wedding in early July, booked over 2 years ago

🌉 Catching up with lovely clients about their California road trip that I designed for them

🚢 Enjoying an exclusive ship visit on the beautiful Queen Anne in Liverpool

Behind each of these plans are real people, big milestones and once‑in‑a‑lifetime memories.

If you’d like your next holiday to be personally designed and looked after from first idea to safe return home, I’d love to help.

Send me a message and let’s start planning.

✈️AIRPORT UPDATE –EES SYSTEM✈️I’ve travelled to Tenerife, Lisbon and Athens over the last 4 weeks, and one of the questi...
06/06/2026

✈️AIRPORT UPDATE –EES SYSTEM✈️

I’ve travelled to Tenerife, Lisbon and Athens over the last 4 weeks, and one of the questions I’m being asked the most is about the new EES airport system and whether the queues are as bad as being reported.

From my personal experience… absolutely fine 😊

On arrival in Tenerife and Lisbon, passengers were required to complete fingerprint scans and eye/facial recognition as part of the new Entry/Exit System. Athens wasn’t using it during my visit.

Yes, there were queues, but they moved fairly quickly and the process itself only took a couple of minutes. Some airports definitely seem better organised than others, but overall the experience has been very smooth.

Coming home was also very straightforward, and honestly I’ve experienced none of the huge delays that have been mentioned in some reports.

As always with airports, allowing extra time is sensible, but based on my recent travels there’s definitely no need to panic ✈️☀️

If anyone has any questions about travelling to Europe this summer, feel free to message me

What do we think about this ?Wetherspoons at Manchester Airport 👏It will be called The Belle Vue
05/06/2026

What do we think about this ?
Wetherspoons at Manchester Airport 👏
It will be called The Belle Vue

As you know I’m just back from a wonderful stay in Cascais , Portugal . I just wanted to recommend where we stayed !The ...
04/06/2026

As you know I’m just back from a wonderful stay in Cascais , Portugal .

I just wanted to recommend where we stayed !

The Pestana Cidadela Cascais …

This hotel is in a fabulous location in the art district, an easy stroll to the marina, old town, beaches and Boca do Inferno.

Breakfast was served in the hotel restaurant with stunning views over the marina and we were able to dine outside each morning, which felt so special.

Service was excellent, with a complimentary late check out, plus a beautiful outdoor pool and an indoor pool with sauna for a bit of extra pampering.

In the square just outside there are a couple of lovely little cafés/bars and an art gallery, so there is always something to wander to and enjoy.

The hotel was exceptional and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking to stay in Cascais.

If this sounds like your kind of escape, I would love to help you plan your own stay.

Sometimes the value of having your own personal travel expert really shows itself.Last night one of my families was offl...
03/06/2026

Sometimes the value of having your own personal travel expert really shows itself.

Last night one of my families was offloaded from their flight home from Orlando because their little one was unwell.

They were reassured they’d been rebooked for today, so went back to their hotel believing everything was taken care of.

This morning we discovered there was no record of a new booking and they were showing as a no show on yesterday’s flight.

In reality, they were on the brink of being stranded in Orlando with no flight home, and were seriously considering paying for new flights with a different airline.

We even sent them back to the airport to speak to an airline representative, only to find no one from the airline was available at all. There wouldn’t be anyone at the desk until check in opened for that evening’s flight, which would have been cutting it dangerously fine if they hadn’t actually been rebooked or if there was no availability left.

While they tried to look after their poorly child, I spent the afternoon working behind the scenes: calling the airline, live chatting, emailing, and getting nowhere.

As a last resort I reached out to the airline on X (the platform formerly known as Twitter) and within 30 minutes their flights were confirmed and they were definitely rebooked on to this evening’s service home.

Instead of being stuck and out of pocket, they can now relax knowing they are guaranteed to fly home tonight.

Their child is feeling much better today too, which is a huge relief for everyone.

This is exactly why booking with a personal Travel Counsellor matters: when things go wrong, you are never on your own.

If you’d like that same level of care and support on your holidays, get in touch and let’s start planning your next trip.

✈️ Cruise to the Caribbean… then fly home in style 🌴☀️13 nights from just £1049pp 🤩Cross the Atlantic the relaxing way o...
03/06/2026

✈️ Cruise to the Caribbean… then fly home in style 🌴☀️
13 nights from just £1049pp 🤩

Cross the Atlantic the relaxing way onboard P&O Cruises Iona 😍🛳️

🌅 Think endless ocean views, sunset cocktails 🍹, laid-back sea days 😌 and waking up in the Caribbean 🌴✨

🛳️ 13 nights onboard P&O Cruises Iona
📅 Departing 30 October 2027

🌍 Sailing from Southampton to:
☀️ Tenerife
🏝️ St Maarten
🌺 Dominica
🌴 Barbados

Your holiday includes 👇
🍽️ Full Board dining
✈️ One-way flight home
🚌 Transfers
💷 Onboard spending money
💷 Tips included

💸 Prices from:
✈️ London inbound flight included – £1,049pp
✈️ Birmingham inbound flight – from £1,099pp
✈️ Manchester inbound flight – from £1,099pp

🍷 Want to make it All Inclusive?
Add a bundle at the time of booking and save 32% ✨

🥂 Classic Package – £49pp per day
🥂 Deluxe Package – £59pp per day

Includes 🍹 drinks, 🍽️ dining credit & 📶 WiFi

⚓ The journey really is part of the holiday 😍

📩 Message me to book or for more info!

✅Call 0161 826 7210 or Email :
[email protected]
✅Book with a Trusted Travel Expert with over 30 years experience
✅Full Financial Protection and Fully Atol Bonded
✅24/7 support !

Based on 2 adults sharing an inside cabin on P&O Cruises Iona Caribbean Transatlantic (G737N) departing 30 October 2027 on the Select Price fare.

Includes one-way inbound economy flight, transfers & onboard spending money.

Prices correct at time of posting and subject to availability. T&Cs apply.

02/06/2026

Cascais, you’ve been magical – the perfect setting for a special birthday with my school friends.

Three wonderful nights in Cascais celebrating a special birthday with my school friends, staying at the Pestana Cidadela Cascais inside the old citadel walls.

Cascais is such a gem on the Portuguese coast:

just 30 minutes from Lisbon, it has all the charm of a traditional fishing town, with elegant squares, cobbled streets and a lovely marina, plus long Atlantic beaches and a beautiful promenade for seaside walks.
We’ve wandered the old town, watched the waves crash at Boca do Inferno, and walked the stunning coastal path all the way to Estoril.
While we were here there were festivals on, music playing and a real feeling of happiness in the streets, which made it feel even more special.

It is the perfect place to combine with Lisbon: city buzz and culture there, relaxed coastal living here.

If Cascais and Lisbon are on your wishlist, let me know and I’d love to help you plan something similar.

Dreaming of your next escape? You’re not alone. Travel demand is booming right now and I’m seeing some clear favourites ...
27/05/2026

Dreaming of your next escape? You’re not alone.

Travel demand is booming right now and I’m seeing some clear favourites for 2026 get snapped up fast.

This year, bookings are already tracking ahead of last year, especially for:

🇫🇷 France
🇬🇷 Crete
🇭🇷 Croatia
🇿🇦 South Africa
🇨🇦 Canada
🇹🇿 Tanzania
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka

These destinations are seeing strong year‑on‑year growth, which means the best hotels, room types and flight times are selling quickly. If any of these are on your wish list, now is a great time to start planning rather than waiting and risking limited choice or higher prices.

I’m also seeing huge growth in cruise, with more of my customers discovering how effortless it can be to unpack once and wake up in a new destination each day, with exceptional dining and service included.

If you’d like tailored advice on where to go, the best time to travel, and how to make the most of your budget, I’m here to help you design a trip that feels truly special.

Contact me today and let’s start planning your next adventure.

I have just put together a detailed honeymoon that links Cappadocia, Athens, Naxos and Santorini into one trip. On paper...
22/05/2026

I have just put together a detailed honeymoon that links Cappadocia, Athens, Naxos and Santorini into one trip.

On paper it sounds simple, but in real life it meant:

✅Matching flight times so they are not arriving at midnight with no onward connection.

✅Picking the right order of destinations so they are not doubling back or wasting days travelling.

✅Checking ferry routes and seasonal schedules to make sure they actually run on the days we need.

✅Choosing hotels that work with those timings, so they are not stuck waiting around with luggage.

✅Planning transfers at each step so there is always someone waiting for them, rather than hunting for taxis after a long journey.

✅Building a sensible pace into the itinerary, with time to rest as well as explore.

The end result is a honeymoon that flows properly from start to finish, rather than a collection of separate bookings they have to piece together themselves.

If you like the idea of a trip like this, but do not want the headache of working out how it all fits, I can help you plan something that works smoothly in practice.

Half term is officially in full swing and it is BUSY in the best possible way !Over the next week I’ve got:• Clients sai...
21/05/2026

Half term is officially in full swing and it is BUSY in the best possible way !

Over the next week I’ve got:

• Clients sailing through the stunning Norwegian Fjords on a cruise

• Two sets of clients soaking up the sunshine in Ibiza and another in vibrant Valencia

• Families heading off to Turkey, Rhodes and Menorca for beach time and memory-making

• A lovely mum and daughter jetting to Florida for the ultimate adventure

• A fantastic multi-centre trip across Canada

• Football fans flying to Naples to catch a match

• A gorgeous villa escape in Rhodes

• A Greek island hopping trip for a couple chasing sunsets

• A family city break to Lisbon
And that’s on top of clients already away in Canada, Rhodes, Cyprus, across the USA and enjoying life at sea on cruises.

Travel is very much happening, and my wonderful clients are making the most of it.

Next weekend it’s my turn again:

I’ll be heading to Cascais in Portugal with friends to celebrate our 50th birthdays, and I can’t wait to experience it first-hand so I can share even more personal tips with you.

If you’re still thinking about a break, or feeling unsure with everything going on in the world, please don’t put it off.

There are still fantastic options available and I’m here to guide you, give honest advice and find something that feels right for you.

Message me to start planning your next escape.

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