Travel Counsellors - Vanessa de Vere

14/06/2025

Why not take the stress out of planning your travel ? Just give me a call and I'll take it from here...

13/06/2025

How about your own Italian Road Trip..? It's not just for Clive Myrie...

Experience the magic of Italy with a charming 7-night itinerary. Cruise through scenic roads in your Fiat 500, exploring the serene beauty of Lake Como and Lake Garda—two nights each of lakeside bliss, quaint villages, and alpine views. Then, dive into the heart of Tuscany with three unforgettable nights in Florence, where Renaissance art, rich history, and indulgent cuisine await. A perfect blend of romance, culture, and adventure.
Inclusions
2 nights in Lake Como, staying at Barchetta Excelsior
2 nights in Lake Garda, staying at Park Hotel
3 nights in Florence, staying at MH Florence Hotel & Spa
Bed & Breakfast board basis throughout
Fiat 500 car hire throughout
Return international flights
Price from
£1,479 pp

Get in touch to find out more!

10/06/2025

The Mediterranean is calling! ☀️🏝️
There is still time to book your last-minute summer escape to paradise! I have some amazing escapes that could truly transform your summer. Experience the best of Turkey at OKU Bodrum, get active at Forte Village in Sardinia, or immerse yourself in culture at Sun Gardens Dubrovnik.
If you are looking to create summer memories you'll never forget, get in touch with me today. Spaces are limited, so don't wait too long.
DM me or call 01736 370008

07/06/2025

Looking for a quick escape? Jet off to Cap St Georges this June for a last-minute break where luxury meets the sea. Think sun-drenched days, infinity pools, and pure relaxation on the Cypriot coast.
Limited June spots left—call me to book now and make summer yours.


06/06/2025

Fun Fact Friday !

The Pantheon literally heals when it rains.

For nearly 2,000 years, it has stood — unshaken, untouched by time, untouched by failure.

The Roman Pantheon has seen empires fall, cities burn, and modern buildings crumble in its shadow. Yet its great dome — the largest unreinforced concrete dome in the world — has never collapsed.

No steel. No rebar. No modern scaffolding. Just ancient Roman engineering and something far more mysterious: concrete that heals itself.

Yes, you read that right.

When cracks form in Roman concrete, rainwater seeps in and activates a chemical reaction. Inside the mix are tiny pieces of lime, not fully dissolved when the concrete was poured.

When water touches them, they react, recrystallize, and fill the cracks with new minerals, effectively repairing the damage.

Like a living body that seals a wound, the Pantheon literally heals when it rains.

Modern scientists only recently figured this out — using microscopes and chemical analysis to reveal what Roman builders knew by instinct and experience.

While today’s concrete degrades in 50–100 years, ancient Roman concrete grows stronger.

The secret? A mix of volcanic ash, lime, and seawater — and a genius understanding of materials that modern engineers are still trying to replicate.

Thanks to for this brilliant post

04/06/2025

24/05/2025

Lunch idea for a Saturday … well any day really !!