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Personal Travel Counsellor with over 26 years experience in the travel industry. Let me arrange your I have worked in the travel industry for over 26 years. Nikki

My name is Nikki Pennington and I am a personal Travel Counsellor based in Manchester. I joined Travel Counsellors in 2006 and before that I was manager of an independent travel agency. I made the decision to join Travel Counsellors because I wanted to concentrate on giving my customers the highest possible levels of personal service and independent travel advice. Travel Counsellors is one of the

largest independent travel agencies in the UK. As your own professional Travel Counsellor I can use our award winning technology and my personal expertise to quickly search through hundreds of different flight, accommodation and transfer alternatives to tailor make exactly the right holiday to suit your needs, with the knowledge that your money is 100% financially protected. I can help you arrange any part of your travel arrangements including flights, accommodation, transfers, car hire and holiday insurance - so whether you just need a flight only, a last minute holiday or a round the world trip I can help. What’s more our technology enables me to work from home which means that you can contact me at times when most other travel agents are unavailable, including evenings and weekends should the need arise. With regards to myself, I love holidays in the UK and Abroad, with my husband Scott and children; Gracie, 15 and Bailey, 13. I'm a regular visitor to Malta being half Maltese, and have also travelled to the Spanish mainland, Balearics and Canaries, Greece, Turkey, Cyprus, Egypt, Disneyland Paris, and further afield to Walt Disney World Florida, Las Vegas, Austin, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Thailand, Mauritius, the Caribbean and the Maldives, and I've also been on cruising and skiing holidays. So next time you are looking for your perfect holiday, please contact me with your enquiry. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

31/08/2026

August recap: the holidays I’ve been planning this month

August has brought such a lovely mix of enquiries.

I’ve been helping with family holidays for next summer, special trips for couples, cruises, long-haul adventures and a few clients who simply knew they wanted to get away but weren’t sure where to begin.

There have been conversations about sunshine in Europe, once-in-a-lifetime journeys, hotels that need to work for several generations and holidays where the flight times and transfers matter just as much as the destination.

That variety is one of the things I enjoy most about being a Travel Counsellor.

No two enquiries are ever quite the same, and I love seeing a rough idea gradually turn into a holiday that feels completely right for the people travelling.

Thank you to everyone who has trusted me with their plans this month. There are some brilliant trips to look forward to.

You can call/WhatsApp me directly on: ☎️ 01618 261220

30/08/2026

The destination that’s still on my wish list

For me, it’s Skiathos.

I’ve visited several Greek islands over the years, but this is one I still haven’t made it to.

The beautiful beaches are obviously a big part of the appeal, but I also like that it seems to offer more than just a fly-and-flop holiday.

Pretty towns, boat trips, little tavernas, places to explore and plenty of quieter corners when you want to switch off.

I think I’d love the balance of having things to do without the island feeling too busy.

It’s definitely one I’d like to experience for myself rather than just recommending from afar.

What destination is still sitting firmly on your wish list?

You can call/WhatsApp me directly on: ☎️ 01618 261220

29/08/2026

One enquiry this week that reminded me why I love my job

It started with a client saying:

“We know we want to do something special, but we don’t know what that looks like yet.”

After a bit of chatting, it became clear they didn’t just want a nice hotel. They wanted a trip that felt memorable, gave them time together and included a few experiences they’d never normally book for themselves.

That’s the part of my job I love.

Taking a vague idea, asking the right questions and gradually turning it into something that feels completely right for the people travelling.

Sometimes the best enquiries don’t begin with a destination.

They begin with a feeling.

You can call/WhatsApp me directly on: ☎️ 01618 261220

28/08/2026

The holiday I’d book if I was travelling in October

I’d choose Cyprus.

By October, the intense summer heat has usually eased, but you can still enjoy warm days, lovely evenings and plenty of time by the pool or on the beach.

I’d probably stay around Paphos, where you’ve got a good mix of hotels, restaurants, harbour walks and places to explore when you don’t want to sit still all day.

It also feels a little calmer once the main summer rush has passed, which really appeals to me.

For an October holiday, I’d want reliable warmth, an easy flight and somewhere that still feels lively without being hectic.

Cyprus would tick those boxes nicely.

You can call/WhatsApp me directly on: ☎️ 01618 261220

27/08/2026

End of summer holidays check-in ☀️

How has everyone’s summer been?

Have you been away somewhere lovely, enjoyed a few days closer to home, or spent most of it juggling work, children and plans that changed every five minutes?

I always think this point in the summer is a good time to look back at what’s worked, what you’d happily do again and what you might choose differently next year.

Maybe you loved the hotel but would stay closer to the beach next time.

Maybe the direct flight was worth every penny.

Maybe the children surprised you by loving a destination you weren’t sure about.

Or perhaps you’ve come home already thinking about the next trip.

I’d love to know where you’ve been and what the highlight was.

You can call/WhatsApp me directly on: ☎️ 01618 261220

26/08/2026

This week has reminded me why I love this job

It’s been one of those weeks with completely different enquiries landing in my inbox.

A family holiday where everyone wanted something different.

A special trip that needed a little more thought.

A cruise enquiry with plenty of cabin choices to work through.

And someone who simply knew they needed a break but had no idea where to start.

That variety is exactly why I still enjoy what I do so much.

No two conversations are the same, and there’s always that lovely moment when the right idea starts to come together.

This week has been busy, but it’s also been a very good reminder of how lucky I am to help people plan something they’re genuinely excited about.

You can call/WhatsApp me directly on: ☎️ 01618 261220

25/08/2026

One destination that’s perfect if you hate sitting still

For me, it would be Costa Rica.

It’s not the sort of holiday where you have to choose between adventure and relaxation because you can easily have both.

One day you could be walking through rainforest, spotting monkeys and sloths.

The next, you might be zip-lining through the trees, visiting a volcano, soaking in hot springs or heading out on the water.

Then you can finish with a few quieter days on the coast when you’re ready to slow down.

I think it’s perfect for people who want to come home feeling as though they’ve really experienced somewhere, rather than simply stayed in one resort.

You can call/WhatsApp me directly on: ☎️ 01618 261220

24/08/2026

The kind of client enquiry I love receiving

It’s the one that starts with:

“We know we want to go away, but we’re not quite sure where.”

Some people worry they need to have everything decided before they get in touch, but they really don’t.

A rough idea of budget, when you’d like to travel and what you want from the holiday is often enough for me to start.

You might want sunshine but not scorching heat.

A beautiful hotel, but somewhere with plenty to do outside it.

A family holiday that feels easy.

Or a special trip that includes a few completely different experiences.

Those are the enquiries I love because I can ask the right questions, narrow down the options and suggest places you might not have considered.

Sometimes not knowing where to go is actually the best starting point.

You can call/WhatsApp me directly on: ☎️ 01618 261220

23/08/2026

What has surprised me most about being a Travel Counsellor

It’s how personal the job becomes.

I might start by helping someone choose a hotel or compare a few flights, but quite often I end up hearing the real reason behind the holiday.

A long-awaited family trip.

A special anniversary.

The first holiday after a difficult year.

A chance to visit relatives on the other side of the world.

Or simply a few days away that someone really needs.

That’s the part I hadn’t fully expected.

You’re not just booking dates and destinations. You’re being trusted with something people have often saved for, looked forward to and talked about for months.

I think that’s why I still care so much about getting the details right.

You can call/WhatsApp me directly on: ☎️ 01618 261220

22/08/2026

A holiday I think is worth every penny

For me, it has to be Lapland.

It isn’t a cheap trip, and I’d never pretend otherwise, but it’s one of those holidays where the memories really do justify the cost.

The snow, the reindeer, the huskies, the excitement of meeting Father Christmas and seeing the children completely believe in the magic of it all… there’s nothing quite like it.

What makes it special is that it isn’t just one big moment. The whole trip feels different from anything else you’re likely to do as a family.

It’s also why I think choosing the right package matters so much. Flight times, included activities, how much time you actually have in resort and the age of the children can make a huge difference.

Done properly, it’s the kind of holiday families talk about for years.

You can call/WhatsApp me directly on: ☎️ 01618 261220

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