As your Travel Counsellor, I will create unique holidays and business travel, one to one, giving you personal care before, during and after every trip.
25/04/2025
If you booked online, you’d probably:
❌ Spend hours on hold.
❌ Scramble to rebook (at a premium).
❌ Be stuck in an airport, stressed and frustrated.
If you booked with me?
✅ One call, and it's taken care of.
✅ Alternative flights arranged - fast.
✅ No hassle, no panic.
Because when travel doesn’t go to plan, you need someone who has a plan.
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21/04/2025
What's so special about G Adventures?
One of the big plus points is their priority towards small group travel, with expert guides called Chief Experience Officers (CEOs) who provide unique local insights.
This means you get an authentic and well-planned trip that feels personal. It's all aprt of G Adventures’ commitment to giving back with community-focused travel, perfect for you eco-conscious travellers out there!
If you'd like to know more about G Adventures and the exciting trips at your fingertips, just get in touch 😊
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20/04/2025
19/04/2025
If you booked online, you’d probably:
❌ Spend hours on hold.
❌ Scramble to rebook (at a premium).
❌ Be stuck in an airport, stressed and frustrated.
If you booked with me?
✅ One call, and it's taken care of.
✅ Alternative flights arranged - fast.
✅ No hassle, no panic.
Because when travel doesn’t go to plan, you need someone who has a plan.
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11/04/2025
Welcome to the ultimate adventure-planning partnership between Travel Counsellors and G Adventures! ✨
Discover why a G Adventures trip is perfect for you thanks to featuring flexible itineraries, small group tours and local experts. Combined with my unmatched personalised service, your next unforgettable adventure is closer than you think.
✈️ Business travel - seamless, efficient, and stress-free.
🏝️ Luxury escapes - handpicked hotels, private tours, VIP treatment.
🎒 Adventure travel - tailored itineraries for every kind of explorer.
👨👩👧👦 Family trips - because not all “family-friendly” options actually are.
Whether it’s a weekend city break or a multi-stop corporate itinerary, I make travel work for you.
What kind of trip are you planning next? Book it with me today!
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29/03/2025
Forgotten Mother's Day... we've got you!
Give your wonderful Mum the gift of travel - order travel vouchers with me today.
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22/03/2025
Family holidays for summer 2025... book yours now!
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18/03/2025
If you're looking for new ways to explore the world, then this is one event you cannot miss!
Join our Travel Counsellors Adventure & Touring Spotlight, a free online event where we’ll showcase exciting adventure tours, from breath-taking landscapes to cultural discoveries - including National Geographic Journeys.
From stunning landscapes to immersive cultural adventures, discover tours for every age and experience level.
Get expert advice, insider tips, and inspiration for your next wildlife encounter, epic road trip, or off-the-beaten-path journey!
Join the Travel Counsellors Adventure & Touring Spotlight, a FREE online event where we showcase incredible adventure tours - including exclusive National Geographic Journeys!
What can you expect from this event?
👉 Epic road trips & off-the-beaten-path experiences
👉 Wildlife encounters & cultural discoveries
👉Insider tips from travel experts
This International Women's Day, let's celebrate the inspiring women who fuel our wanderlust! 🌍✨
From the trailblazing female explorers of the past to today's adventurers, women continue to break barriers and redefine travel. Discover our curated experiences designed for you and the remarkable women in your life.
If any of these ideas take your fancy then do get in touch and I'll get them booked for you 😊
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03/03/2025
Book in your trip to take in your bucket list wildlife sights!
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01/03/2025
The simple answer is because travel isn’t just about booking - it’s about getting it right.
❌ Online: Hidden fees, misleading deals, and no real help when things go wrong.
✅ Ian: Insider knowledge, tailored recommendations, and support before, during, and after your trip.
A good deal isn’t just the cheapest price - it’s the best experience. And that’s what I deliver 😊
Would you rather spend hours searching or have an expert do it for you?
Book with me today!
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21/02/2025
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Hello and welcome, my name is Ian Gifford, I live in Chalgrove, near Oxford with my wife Barbara. We have been here for eight years having lived and worked all over the UK. We love this location’s because of the friendly village community and the fantastic links to the world, with Heathrow only 40 minutes away.
My Dad encouraged my passion for travel from a very early age, taking me on exciting day trips to London, although I can still remember being too terrified to climb the ladder at the top of the dome of St Paul’s Cathedral!!
As a teenager, I just wanted to see the world. I completed cycling tours to the West Country and organised school walking tours that led to running a New Forest Youth Hostel. My early career in Hospitality ensured a strong appreciation for food and wine, which included running our own hotel and restaurant, that is why I feel local food and drink is an exciting part of travel.
Customer Service is part of my passion, going the extra mile, delivering the unexpected, I have achieved this when organising wedding receptions on Bournemouth Pier or a 30th Wedding Anniversary in the Maldives including a celebratory dinner on a sandbank. It is all about providing the end-to-end service and doing the unexpected.
In the Corporate Business arena, I have arranged events for companies including elaborate dining in unusual locations, an amazing firework display and made sure guests got to a World Cup match when all flights were cancelled due to an airport closure.
Identifying my favourite destinations is a challenge, however, seeing leaping Mantra Rays off the Pacific coast of Mexico was amazing, and the rustic village restaurant in Pergine Valdarno, Tuscany provided a uniquely warm feeling with other unforgettable experiences such as Samaria Gorge in Crete at dawn, skiing in powder at Verbier, Golf in the Algarve or watching a Grand Prix in Malaysia.
Whether it is advising a restaurant on a client’s food allergies or organising a private tour in Rome, making sure your travel plans are exactly how you want them is vital. It is my responsibility to ensure you have first class service, before, during and following your trip
I am here to help, at times convenient to you, some of my clients have been in different time zones and I have planned calls at midnight before now, so if it is better for you to talk in the evenings or at weekends, that is fine with me. I look forward to talking with you soon.