Helen Bateman - Travel Counsellor

Helen Bateman - Travel Counsellor Great holidays should do us all good, which is why we carefully select tours and create tailor-made itineraries that feel real and responsible by design.

Our aim is to make a positive impact, whilst creating unforgettable adventures. As a personal travel advisor, I work with you to design and plan your perfect trip. Working with some of the world's best hotels and suppliers to put together a travel experience that's just what you're looking for. Travel and adventure are my greatest passion, and I am so excited to share them with you. With several y

ears experience in the travel industry as a tour leader and operations manager, I've spent time in 64 countries, so I have lots of ideas and inspiration. Whether you're planning an epic adventure, group tour, a sabbatical, or escaping to the sun, I am here to help. It's so important that you feel confident your travel plans are in safe hands, which is why my business operates through Travel Counsellors. You'll have all the choice, flexibility and financial protection that comes with booking through an established travel company, but with the level of care and attention you get from having your own travel advisor.

Did you know that Chile is the longest country in the world — stretching over 4,200 km from desert landscapes in the nor...
21/05/2025

Did you know that Chile is the longest country in the world — stretching over 4,200 km from desert landscapes in the north to glaciers in the south. That’s like travelling from Norway to Nigeria... all in one country! 😮

🌊 From souks to sea breezes... this 7-night Moroccan escape is magic.Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of Morocco ...
19/05/2025

🌊 From souks to sea breezes... this 7-night Moroccan escape is magic.

Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of Morocco with a three-night stay in Marrakech, followed by four tranquil nights in the coastal town of Essaouira.

🌆 Private guided tours of Marrakech & Essaouira
🥘 Street food tasting + Atlas Mountains day trip
🏇 Horse ride on the beach
🏨 Boutique Riads with local charm

Depart on 12th Nov 2025 | Private, min 2 people
Gatwick / Southend from £1,389pp
Manchester from £1,429pp

Breathtaking 11-day Brazil Tour from £4,105pp 🐆🚠Discover Brazil’s highlights, from the wildlife-rich Pantanal, home to t...
18/05/2025

Breathtaking 11-day Brazil Tour from £4,105pp 🐆🚠

Discover Brazil’s highlights, from the wildlife-rich Pantanal, home to the world’s highest jaguar density, to the majestic Iguazu Falls and its lush surroundings. Experience iconic sights, culture and colonial charm.

📍 Foz do Iguassu - Rio de Janeiro - Salvador - North Pantanal
✈️ Lead in: 8th March 2026
📆 Tour dates available throughout 2025 & 2026

⭐️ Experience the vibrant culture with a Brazilian barbecue and folklore show in Foz do Iguassu
⭐️ Marvel at the Devil’s Throat waterfall in Iguaçu National Park for an unforgettable up-close view
⭐️ Enjoy panoramic views of Iguaçu Falls from the Brazilian side
⭐️ Visit iconic landmarks like Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain
⭐️ Explore Salvador’s historic centre, including UNESCO sites like Pelourinho
⭐️ Journey to the Pantanal, the world’s largest tropical wetland, with opportunities to spot jaguars
⭐️ Embark on jungle adventures on horseback and boat safaris in the Pantanal
⭐️ Engage in unique activities like piranha fishing and cayman feeding

Price includes:
✈️ Return flights from London Heathrow
🚌 All internal travel
🏨 3, 4 & 5* Accommodation
🍴 17 Meals
📷 10 Excursions
🙋 Expert local tour guide
👟 Active pace

Looking for the ultimate Christmas escape? This magical 3-night festive adventure in Finnish Lapland ticks every box – a...
14/05/2025

Looking for the ultimate Christmas escape? This magical 3-night festive adventure in Finnish Lapland ticks every box – and then some 🎄 ☃️

📅 9th - 12th December 2025 | Family of 4

✈️ Heathrow from £7,059
✈️ Manchester from £7,199
✅ Finnair flights with baggage
🏡 3 Nights in a Wilderness Superior Sauna Room
🍽️ Full board meals
🧤 Winter clothing & shared transfers included

Festive fun includes:
🐺 Husky Safari (3hr experience)
🦌 Reindeer Farm Visit
🎅 Meet Santa Experience
❄️ Snowmobile Safari

📍 Don’t miss out – this WILL sell fast

🌿 Borneo's Orangutans and Rainforest Adventure 🌴🐵This wonderful holiday lifts the lid on Sabah, Malaysian Borneo’s verda...
14/05/2025

🌿 Borneo's Orangutans and Rainforest Adventure 🌴🐵

This wonderful holiday lifts the lid on Sabah, Malaysian Borneo’s verdant jungle paradise, which is watched over by towering Mount Kinabalu and home to the endangered orangutan, proboscis monkey and the delightful sun bear. With a host of included tours and experiences and the chance to rest and relax after the tour in an ocean-side spa resort, this is a perfect introduction to a stunning corner of the world.

📆 Depart 15th September 2025
☀️ 13 Days from £3,334pp
🍽️ 20 Meals, including ten breakfasts, five lunches and five dinners

Highlights 👇🏼
- Get to know the unusual-looking proboscis monkey at a local sanctuary
- Discover beautiful Kinabalu Park and the therapeutic Poring Hot Springs
- Re-visit the Rainforest Discovery Centre for an optional night walk in search of nocturnal wildlife
- Journey to former British colonial capital Sandakan

The out of office is on and we are ready for our adventure in in the tropical south west of 🌴 ☀️ Stand by for the on...
02/05/2025

The out of office is on and we are ready for our adventure in in the tropical south west of 🌴 ☀️
Stand by for the onslaught of photos!

I have some news 🗞️ Over the last few months I’ve been working on project to redesign my travel business & I’m very exci...
23/04/2025

I have some news 🗞️

Over the last few months I’ve been working on project to redesign my travel business & I’m very excited to introduce Firecrest Travel.

The new website is now live - just search for Firecresttravel.com - I’d love to know what you think.

Thanks for all your support so far. Here’s to more exciting adventures together 🥂

I can’t wait to tune into the brand-new series of Race Across the World tonight. In less than two weeks I’ll be heading ...
23/04/2025

I can’t wait to tune into the brand-new series of Race Across the World tonight. In less than two weeks I’ll be heading to south west India myself for a couple of weeks exploring Kerala.

With no phones or flights allowed, five teams will navigate over 14,000km through China, Nepal, and India — racing to the finish line at Kanniyakumari, India’s southernmost tip.

If this adventure inspires you, our Taj Mahal, Palaces & Backwatersitinerary explores India from north to south at a gentler pace… and with far more comfortable beds!

🌙 14 nights from £4,125 per person

🕌 Discover the contrasts of old and new in Delhi on a guided tour

🌅 Take stunning sunset photos from the beautiful Taj Mahal in Agra

🎭 Witness a Kathakali dance performance in Fort Cochin

🚤 Cruise through the beautiful maze of the backwaters of Alleppey

🛏️ Based on 2 adults sharing

✈️ Includes flights and transfers

❤️ Japan Uncovered ❤️An extraordinary 17-day adventure through the captivating landscapes of Japan, where ancient tradit...
16/04/2025

❤️ Japan Uncovered ❤️

An extraordinary 17-day adventure through the captivating landscapes of Japan, where ancient traditions seamlessly blend with cutting-edge innovation. From the moment you arrive in vibrant Osaka to your final evening in Tokyo, this carefully crafted itinerary ensures you'll experience the very essence of Japan—its remarkable history, breathtaking natural beauty, delicious cuisine, and the warm hospitality of its people.

✨ Highlights:
- Discover the temples and shrines of ancient Kyoto
- Reflect on history at Hiroshima's moving Peace Memorial Park
- Explore the magnificent 17th-century Himeji Castle, Japan's finest feudal fortress
- Witness the perfect symmetry of Mt. Fuji from multiple vantage points
- Search for the famous snow monkeys bathing in natural hot springs at Jigokudani
- Experience the rush of Tokyo's modern cityscape and Shibuya Crossing
- Visit the beautiful Kenroku-en Garden, one of Japan's top three landscape gardens
- Explore the UNESCO-listed village of Shirakawa-go with its unique gassho-zukuri farmhouses
- Ride the high-speed bullet train, a symbol of Japan's technological advancement

Limited Time Savings:
- Save up to £1,000pp
- Half Price Single Supplements - perfect for solo travellers!

🔥 Price from £7,190pp
📆 Depart on 2nd November 2025
🏨 3 / 4* Accommodation

🌺 GRECOTEL CASA PARADISO, KOS ISLAND 🌺Ideally located on an idyllic stretch of coast just 2 kms from the fishing village...
15/04/2025

🌺 GRECOTEL CASA PARADISO, KOS ISLAND 🌺

Ideally located on an idyllic stretch of coast just 2 kms from the fishing village of Marmari Kos, Casa Paradiso glories in its serenity. It features bungalows built in traditional Aegean style with flat roofs and white-washed exteriors with stone-paved paths winding through the gardens and the quiet lush countryside. Kids will love splashing down the waterslides!

📅 Depart on 18th July 2025
🛏️ 7 Nights from £1,256pp
🍽️ All inclusive
🚖 Complimentary round-trip airport transfer

*Based on 2 sharing a Casa Bungalow Side Sea View. Semi Flexible Rate.

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