Kevin Akers - Travel Counsellor

18/06/2026

FCDO - no longer advises against all but essential travel to UAE!

18/06/2026

𝐀𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐧𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭'𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐧 𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭 𝐂𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐚, 𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦.

England are in the FIFA World Cup 2026 and the knockout stages are within touching distance. If you have ever wanted to be there, in the stadium, watching it happen live, this is your moment.

I have knockout stage packages on sale right now, covering the potential Round of 32 in Atlanta, the Round of 16 in Mexico City, the Quarter Final in Miami and the Semi Final in Atlanta. Four night packages including flights from London Heathrow, hotel accommodation and a match ticket, all ready to go before England's route is confirmed and before demand does what demand always does to prices.

Yes, these packages are based on England progressing as expected. If England do not feature in your chosen fixture, your package remains valid and your match ticket will be for the teams that do play. Full payment is required at booking and all packages are non-refundable, so please go in with eyes open. But if you fancy backing the Three Lions and being there when it matters, now is the time to move.

Once qualification is confirmed, flights will surge, hotels will disappear and prices will climb. The window to act at today's prices is short.

Get in touch today and let's get you there.

𝐓: 𝟎𝟏𝟓𝟖𝟐 𝟑𝟐𝟖𝟗𝟒𝟒
𝐄: 𝐤𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐧.𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬@𝐦𝐲𝐭𝐜.𝐜𝐨𝐦

17/06/2026

I spent seven nights on Celebrity Xcel in the Caribbean in March and wrote an honest, first hand account of the whole experience.
Not a brochure. Not a highlight reel. A proper review from someone who was actually there.

Solo infinity balcony cabin. Three speciality restaurants including Le Petit Chef, which genuinely has to be seen to be believed. The Martini Bar. Sint Maarten. Maho Beach. All of it.

If you are thinking about a Caribbean cruise, considering Celebrity Cruises for the first time, or travelling solo and wondering whether luxury cruising actually works for one person, this one is worth a read.

The link is below.
Go and have a look, and if it gets you thinking, you know where I am.

𝐓: 𝟎𝟏𝟓𝟖𝟐 𝟑𝟐𝟖𝟗𝟒𝟒
𝐄: 𝐤𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐧.𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬@𝐦𝐲𝐭𝐜.𝐜𝐨𝐦

Celebrity Xcel is the newest and most ambitious ship in Celebrity Cruises' fleet. I spent seven nights on board in late March, sailing the Eastern Caribbean from Fort Lauderdale, and here is what it was actually like.

16/06/2026

Everyone knows Spain has sunshine.

Not everyone knows it has beaches that could genuinely stop you in your tracks.

Beyond the busy costas and the well-trodden resorts, there is another side to the Spanish coastline. Hidden coves, powder soft sand and water so clear and so turquoise it has no right to be in Europe. Some of it could easily be mistaken for the Caribbean.

Here are five Spanish beaches that deserve a place on your radar, and quite possibly your 2026 travel plans.
Whether you are after lazy beach days, dramatic coastal scenery or somewhere that still feels like a genuine discovery, Spain has a stretch of sand with your name on it.

If any of these have caught your eye, I would love to help you put together something really special around them.
Get in touch today and let's start planning.

𝐓: 𝟎𝟏𝟓𝟖𝟐 𝟑𝟐𝟖𝟗𝟒𝟒
𝐄: 𝐤𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐧.𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬@𝐦𝐲𝐭𝐜.𝐜𝐨𝐦

15/06/2026

𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐧 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐎𝐟

There is a particular kind of freedom that comes with knowing everything is taken care of.

No second guessing. No hours lost to comparison sites. No wondering whether you have missed something important. Just the holiday, exactly as it should be, with someone in your corner who genuinely cares how it turns out.

That is what I do. Every itinerary is built around you personally, every detail is handled and if anything does not go to plan, I am already on it before you have had to worry about it.

Holidays should feel like holidays from the moment you start planning. Let me make that happen for you.

Get in touch today and let's start putting something special together.
𝐓: 𝟎𝟏𝟓𝟖𝟐 𝟑𝟐𝟖𝟗𝟒𝟒
𝐄: 𝐤𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐧.𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬@𝐦𝐲𝐭𝐜.𝐜𝐨𝐦

14/06/2026

𝐈𝐟 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐚𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬.

The Grecotel Filoxenia in Kalamata has just been beautifully refurbished and it has shot straight to the top of my recommendations list.

Sitting on the Messinian Gulf in the stunning Peloponnese region, this is a beachfront property in the truest sense. No trudging through a lobby and across a car park to reach the sea. You step directly from the hotel onto the beach and into crystal clear water.

Behind you, the dramatic Taygetos Mountains. In front of you, one of the most beautiful stretches of coastline in Greece.

The resort itself is exceptional. Stylish modern rooms and suites, multiple pools, a private beach area, a luxurious spa and dining that genuinely showcases the best of local Greek flavours. And when you want to explore, Kalamata's waterfront, historic sites and some of Greece's most breathtaking landscapes are right on your doorstep.

This is sophisticated, unhurried, genuinely special. The kind of place that stays with you long after you get home.

I would love to put together something special here for you. Get in touch today and let's make it happen.

𝐓: 𝟎𝟏𝟓𝟖𝟐 𝟑𝟐𝟖𝟗𝟒𝟒
𝐄: 𝐤𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐧.𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬@𝐦𝐲𝐭𝐜.𝐜𝐨𝐦

13/06/2026

𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐢𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬. 𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐮𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲.

This is Greece done properly. Not a package holiday, not a coach tour. A tailor made journey through three of the most spectacular islands in the Mediterranean, built around you from start to finish.

It begins in Athens, where a private guided tour of the Acropolis brings thousands of years of history to life. Then Santorini, where blue domes, golden sunsets and a private vineyard experience capture everything that makes this island so iconic. Finally Milos, where hidden coves and impossibly turquoise waters are best explored by private catamaran.

Nine nights. Three islands. A completely different pace on each one.

Everything is taken care of.
Accommodation throughout, daily breakfasts, all ferry tickets and transfers, and every activity mentioned above.

Flexible 2026 departures are available and this is the kind of holiday that books up faster than people expect.

If Greece is calling, I would love to put this together for you. Get in touch today and let's start planning.

𝐓: 𝟎𝟏𝟓𝟖𝟐 𝟑𝟐𝟖𝟗𝟒𝟒
𝐄: 𝐤𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐧.𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬@𝐦𝐲𝐭𝐜.𝐜𝐨𝐦

12/06/2026

𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐲. 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐥. 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐚 𝐨𝐟 𝐚𝐯𝐨𝐢𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬.

Virgin Voyages’ newly announced Comedy Fest could be one of the most fun cruise holidays of 2026.

Sailing from Portsmouth onboard Valiant Lady, you’ll visit Bruges, Amsterdam and Hamburg while enjoying performances from some of the biggest names in British comedy, including Milton Jones, Lucy Beaumont, Seann Walsh and Babatunde Aléshé.

Having recently sailed with Virgin Voyages myself, I can honestly say they know how to create an incredible experience. Add a comedy festival at sea and you’ve got something really special.

These themed sailings are hugely popular and I expect this one to sell quickly.

Fancy a week of laughs, luxury and great destinations.

Get in touch and let’s get your cabin booked.

𝐓: 𝟎𝟏𝟓𝟖𝟐 𝟑𝟐𝟖𝟗𝟒𝟒
𝐄: 𝐤𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐧.𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬@𝐦𝐲𝐭𝐜.𝐜𝐨𝐦

11/06/2026

🏁 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐜𝐨 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐱. 𝐎𝐧 𝐚 𝐥𝐮𝐱𝐮𝐫𝐲 𝐜𝐫𝐮𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩. 𝐈𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟕. 🏁

This is not your average race weekend.

In June 2027, Crystal Symphony sails a stunning 9-night Mediterranean voyage that puts you in Monte Carlo overnight during one of the most iconic sporting events on the planet. Then continues through Tunis, Valletta, Sicily and Salerno before finishing in Rome.

But it is the ship itself that makes this extraordinary.

Crystal Symphony is ultra-luxury cruising at its finest. Butler service in every stateroom. Unlimited fine wines, champagne and premium spirits. Exceptional specialty dining. Unlimited Wi-Fi. Pre-paid gratuities. Packing and unpacking assistance. Even your bathroom products are luxurious.

This is a floating five star hotel, sailing you between some of the Mediterranean's most beautiful destinations, with a front row seat to the greatest race weekend in the world thrown in.

Cabins for this sailing will not last. If the Monaco Grand Prix is on your bucket list, this is the most stylish way to tick it off.

Get in touch today and I will take care of everything.

𝐓: 𝟎𝟏𝟓𝟖𝟐 𝟑𝟐𝟖𝟗𝟒𝟒
𝐄: 𝐤𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐧.𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬@𝐦𝐲𝐭𝐜.𝐜𝐨𝐦

10/06/2026

𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐄𝐥𝐯𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐫 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐃𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐲?

Why choose when you can experience both on one unforgettable journey through the musical heart of Tennessee.

This incredible USA tour takes you deep into the world of two of America's greatest music legends, visiting the places that shaped their lives, careers and iconic stories.

Walk the streets of Memphis and soak up the atmosphere of legendary Beale Street. Visit Tupelo, the birthplace of Elvis Presley. Explore Nashville, one of the world's greatest music cities. Discover Sevierville, where Dolly Parton's remarkable story began. And take in the breathtaking scenery of the Great Smoky Mountains.

Along the way you'll experience authentic Southern hospitality, incredible food, legendary music venues and the chance to visit famous locations including Graceland, Sun Studio, Dollywood and more.

This is much more than a holiday. It's a musical pilgrimage through some of America's most iconic destinations.

Whether you're a lifelong Elvis fan, a devoted Dolly fan or simply love music and unique travel experiences, this is one for the bucket list.

So tell me... if you could only choose one song, would it be Jolene or Suspicious Minds?

Message me today to find out more and let's start planning your Tennessee adventure.

𝐓: 𝟎𝟏𝟓𝟖𝟐 𝟑𝟐𝟖𝟗𝟒𝟒
𝐄: 𝐤𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐧.𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬@𝐦𝐲𝐭𝐜.𝐜𝐨𝐦