Sophie Cayley - Silver Travel Advisor / Hays Independence Group

30/10/2026

It's a tough job… but somebody has to do it! 😂✈️🚢

Yes, I'm off on my travels AGAIN! 🧳

Next week I'm heading off on our annual Silver Travel Advisor conference…

We're taking to the water! 🚢🇩🇪

I'll be spending a few days sailing along the beautiful Rhine, visiting some lovely towns and experiencing life on board a river cruise ship.

And yes, it appears I'm the guinea pig AGAIN! 😂

Now, before anyone thinks it's all sightseeing, lovely food and a mocktail, there will be plenty of work involved too!

Business updates, conference sessions, learning about what's new in the world of travel and catching up with my fellow travel colleagues.

But I will, of course, be carrying out some very important research on behalf of my clients! 😉

So, time to dust off the suitcase, dig out the passport and get ready for another adventure! ❤️✈️🚢

I'll be taking you along for the journey, so keep an eye on my page for a little glimpse of life on the river!

13/10/2026

🚢 Some holiday photos are just too lovely not to share! ❤️

One of my wonderful regular customers has recently returned from another cruise I've had the pleasure of arranging, this time aboard the beautiful Enchanted Princess.

Their 11-night Mediterranean adventure took them from Athens to Rome, with stops in Santorini, Kusadasi, Istanbul, Rhodes, Sicily and Malta. 🌍

From the iconic blue domes of Santorini to exploring Istanbul, enjoying the sights of Malta and making the most of life onboard, what a fantastic collection of memories!

Having arranged several cruises for these lovely customers now, it really does mean a lot that they continue to put their trust in me when planning their next adventure.

And receiving photographs like these afterwards is such a lovely part of my job.

A huge thank you for letting me share a little glimpse of your holiday. ❤️

Here's to many more adventures and wonderful places to discover! 🥰🚢

07/10/2026

☀️ SUMMER 2028 IS ON SALE… AND YOU CAN BOOK WITH NO DEPOSIT! ✈️

Yes… NO deposit. 👀

Jet2holidays Summer 2028 is now on sale, and there’s a brilliant launch offer if you like getting your holidays booked nice and early.

🔥 BOOK WITH NO DEPOSIT

For bookings made 7 October – 1 November 2026, you can secure selected Jet2holidays departing between 1 May 2027 and 31 October 2028 with nothing to pay upfront.

A Direct Debit payment plan must be set up, so you can then spread the cost of your holiday with monthly payments. 🙌
And there’s more…

👨‍👩‍👧 FREE Child Places available on selected holidays
✈️ Deposits from £60pp outside of the No Deposit offer
🏖️ Loads of choice for 2027 AND 2028
📅 Get in early for popular dates, hotels and room types — particularly if you’re tied to school Holidays.

And remember, you can book Jet2holidays through me at no extra booking fee. You get the Jet2holidays package, but with me here to look after your booking from enquiry to departure. ❤️

So… where would you choose for Summer 2028? ☀️🌴✈️

No Deposit offer booking dates: 7 October–1 November 2026. Applicable departure dates: 1 May 2027–31 October 2028. Direct Debit must be set up. T&Cs apply.

⭐ ABTA member.
⭐ ATOL protected.
⭐ Total peace of mind.

Drop me a message and I can start looking at options for you.
📩[email protected]
📲 WhatsApp 07837 974299
☎️ Call 01902 924785

30/09/2026

2028… and it’s already booked! ✈️🇺🇸

It’s been a very busy morning, with two USA trips confirmed and deposits paid.

🇺🇸 A multi-centre trip taking in Dallas, Texas and Houston for 2028

🗽 A week in New York for next year

And yes, you read that correctly 2028.

The flights aren’t even on sale yet, but I’ve been able to secure the trip now, get the important parts in place and give my clients something pretty exciting to look forward to.

That’s one of the things people don’t always realise about booking through a Personal Travel Consultant. You don’t necessarily have to wait until every individual element is available to start getting those bigger travel plans secured.

And once it’s booked? I’m here to look after everything along the way.

Not bad for a morning’s work! 😂✈️

How far ahead are you planning your next big trip?

24/09/2026

🇭🇷 CROATIA STOLE MY HEART… AND NOW YOU CAN EXPERIENCE IT FOR YOURSELF! 🇭🇷

Having just returned from Croatia myself, I completely understand why people fall in love with this part of the world. ❤️

The beautiful coastline, crystal-clear waters, gorgeous old towns, incredible scenery… and Hvar in particular absolutely stole my heart!

So when I spotted this Croatian Island Hopping itinerary for May 2027, I had to share it.

🚢 8 DAYS CROATIAN ISLAND HOPPING
📅 1st – 8th May 2027
✈️ Manchester departures
💰 £2,316pp – previously £2,725pp
OTHER DATES & DEPARTURE AIRPORTS AVAILABLE

Spend seven nights aboard the intimate MS Adriatica, island hopping along Croatia's stunning Dalmatian coast.

Your adventure includes:

🇭🇷 Brač & the famous Golden Horn beach
❤️ Beautiful Hvar
🌿 Mljet National Park
🏰 Dubrovnik
🍷 Korčula, including a w**e tasting
☀️ Split
⚓ Trogir

Plus return flights, transfers, 15 meals, guided walking tours, included excursions and an experienced tour manager.

And this is one I can talk to you about with first-hand experience. I was walking around Hvar, Split and Trogir only a few days ago and I already want to go back! 😂❤️

If Croatia has been on your list, message me and I'll happily talk you through the itinerary and check the latest availability.

Price correct at time of posting and subject to availability/change.

📩[email protected]
📲 WhatsApp 07837 974299
☎️ Call 01902 924785

⭐ ABTA member.
⭐ ATOL protected.
⭐ Total peace of mind.
Holiday operated under Newmarket Holidays

21/09/2026

How many hours did you spend planning your last holiday? ✈️🤯

Searching flights. Comparing hotels. Reading reviews. Checking locations. Working out transfers. Opening another tab because you’ve just found somewhere else that might be better… 😂

Sound familiar?

For some people, that’s part of the fun.

For others, it’s another job on an already VERY long to-do list.

And that’s where I come in. ❤️

My job isn’t simply to book you a holiday.

It’s to listen to what you actually want, do the research, compare the options and take care of all those little details that can take hours to work through yourself.

Whether it’s a week in the sunshine, a cruise, a special celebration, a complicated tailor-made adventure or even travel for business, you have one person to speak to who knows your plans and is there when you need them.

My recent trip to Croatia was another reminder of why I love getting out there and experiencing destinations for myself. Visiting hotels, exploring different areas and seeing what a destination is actually like gives me knowledge I simply couldn’t get from reading a brochure.

Because when you ask me “Where would you recommend?”, I want to be able to give you a proper answer.

And perhaps most importantly…

You can always make more money.
You can’t make more time. ❤️

So if planning that next trip keeps getting pushed further down your to-do list, send me a message.

Let me do the searching, comparing and organising.
You can just look forward to going. ✈️🌍

📩[email protected]
📲 WhatsApp 07837 974299
☎️ Call 01902 924785

⭐ ABTA member.
⭐ ATOL protected.
⭐ Total peace of mind.

18/09/2026

🇭🇷 CROATIA… WHAT A TRIP! 🇭🇷

I’m home, the case is unpacked and after looking back through everything from the last few days, I think it’s safe to say… Croatia completely stole my heart. 💙

I went out there to experience the destination as a Travel Agent, but there’s only so much a brochure or website can ever tell you.

I’ve now walked the streets, visited the hotels, tasted the food, travelled between the islands, explored by private boat, discovered hidden coves, met some wonderful local people and seen for myself just how much Croatia has to offer.

That’s exactly why these trips are so valuable to me. When you ask me about Croatia now, I’m not just selling you somewhere I’ve seen in a brochure, I’ve been there, experienced it and can help you work out which parts are right for YOU.

So after following my adventures, I want to know…

Has Croatia made it onto your list? 🇭🇷👇

And if you’ve been watching thinking “I need to go there”, message me CROATIA and let’s have a chat. ✈️💙

This might be the end of my trip… but I have a feeling it’s only the beginning of my Croatia obsession. 😂🇭🇷

Send a message to learn more

17/09/2026

Yesterday our skipper took us out onto the Adriatic by private boat to explore the beautiful Pakleni Islands. Turquoise waters, hidden little coves and gorgeous scenery everywhere you looked. 🌊☀️⛵️

We then stopped for lunch at the legendary Meneghello estate in Palmižana, on the island of Sveti Klement, the largest of the Pakleni Islands. 🌿

What I loved discovering is that you can actually stay here too. There’s a wonderfully secluded place to stay at the Meneghello estate, surrounded by nature, where they also offer experiences such as yoga retreats. 🧘‍♀️🌿 Imagine waking up here with the Adriatic on your doorstep!

Private boat, island hopping, sunshine and wonderful food… definitely one of those days I could get very used to. 💙🇭🇷

17/09/2026

🇭🇷 HVAR… I THINK I’VE FALLEN EVEN FURTHER IN LOVE WITH CROATIA ❤️

What a beautiful place. 😍

From the moment we arrived into Hvar, with its gorgeous harbour, beautiful old streets, waterfront cafés and that laid-back island vibe, I absolutely loved it.

And the best bit? Hvar is only around an hour by ferry from the mainland, so it’s incredibly easy to add a little island time into a Croatian holiday. ⛴️🏝️

While we were there, we also managed to squeeze in a couple of hotel visits.. because even in a place this beautiful, I’m still working! 😂✈️ It’s been really useful seeing the hotels for myself and getting a feel for where I’d recommend to different clients.

Hvar itself has a completely different feel to Split. It’s relaxed, stylish, pretty and has that wonderful holiday atmosphere where you instantly think… I could stay here a little longer. ❤️

Everywhere I’ve visited on this trip has made me fall a little more in love with Croatia. 🇭🇷

16/09/2026

ISLAND LIFE… I THINK IT’S THE LIFE FOR ME. 🌊🤍

We came over to Hvar yesterday for just one night and, wow, what a beautiful place. I’m lying here this morning waiting to start another day, looking out at this view and wondering why on earth I don’t live somewhere like this. ⛵☀️

Hvar has definitely stolen a little piece of my heart, but if I’m honest, Croatia in general has. 🇭🇷❤️

Everywhere we’ve been has given us something different and there is still SO much more I want to see.

One thing I know for certain is that I need to come back. 🏝️