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Caroline Davies Travel Counsellor

I specialize in crafting seamless, personalized travel experiences—whether for luxury getaways or corporate travel needs.

My clients benefit from tailored itineraries, exclusive perks, and a dedicated service that takes the stress out of travel planning.

11/05/2026

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11/05/2026

Why I wouldn’t always book the cheapest flight ✈️

We’ve all done it. You search for flights, sort by price and immediately look at the cheapest option.

But sometimes that bargain flight isn’t quite the bargain it first appears!

Here’s what I’d check before booking…

🧳 Baggage – does the fare actually include the luggage you need? Once you’ve added hold bags and cabin bags, the price can look very different.

🕒 Flight times – a 6am departure might mean paying for an airport hotel the night before, while a late arrival could mean losing most of your first day.

✈️ Connections – saving £100 sounds great, but not if it means spending another eight hours travelling or dealing with a very tight connection.

🚗 The airport – a cheaper flight from an airport three hours away might not be cheaper once you’ve added fuel, parking or train fares.

🏖️ Time at your destination – two holidays advertised as seven nights can give you very different amounts of usable holiday time depending on the flight schedule.

Personally, I’d rather pay a little more for sensible flight times, the baggage I actually need and a straightforward journey.

Of course, sometimes the cheapest flight genuinely is the best option!

But I’d always compare the total cost and the overall journey, not just the headline fare.

Because saving £80 on a flight isn’t much of a saving if you end up spending £150 getting to the airport and checking in your luggage! 😂

Are you happy to take an inconvenient flight to save money, or would you rather pay more for better timings?

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11/04/2026

Thailand: the three places I’d combine for a first visit 🇹🇭

If you’ve never been to Thailand before, I wouldn’t necessarily recommend spending two weeks in one beach resort.

There’s so much variety, and I think combining three very different places is a fantastic way to experience the country.

Here’s how I’d put together a first trip…

🌆 Bangkok – 3 nights

I’d start with a few days in the capital. Visit the Grand Palace, take a boat along the Chao Phraya River, explore the markets and enjoy some incredible street food.

Bangkok can be busy and chaotic, but that’s part of the experience!

🌿 Chiang Mai – 4 nights

Then I’d head north for something completely different.

Think beautiful temples, mountain scenery, night markets and cooking classes. I’d also look at visiting a genuinely ethical elephant sanctuary where you can observe the elephants without riding or bathing them.

It’s a lovely contrast to Bangkok.

🏝️ Krabi – 6 nights

And finally, some proper relaxation.

Krabi has spectacular limestone cliffs, beautiful beaches and plenty of opportunities for island-hopping.

I’d look at areas such as Ao Nang or quieter Tubkaek Beach, depending on whether you prefer restaurants and activities nearby or somewhere more peaceful.

You can spend your days exploring Railay Beach, taking boat trips or simply enjoying the hotel.

That’s 13 nights across three very different parts of Thailand.

City life, northern culture and scenery, then beautiful beaches to finish.

Of course, I’d always check the time of year before choosing the beach destination, because Thailand’s different coasts have different weather patterns.

But for a first visit, I think this combination would be very hard to beat.

Would you prefer a Thailand adventure like this, or two weeks relaxing on one island? 🇹🇭

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11/03/2026

Balcony with a view or a bigger room? 🏨☀️

Here’s a little holiday dilemma for you…

You’ve found two lovely rooms at the same hotel, and they’re exactly the same price.

🌊 Option 1: A standard-sized room with a gorgeous sea-view balcony. Perfect for sitting outside with your morning coffee or enjoying a drink before dinner.

🛏️ Option 2: A much bigger room or suite, with extra space to spread out, but no special view.

Which would you choose?

Personally, I think I’d go for the balcony with the view.

I love the idea of sitting outside in the morning, looking out over the sea and enjoying a few quiet minutes before heading down for breakfast.

Although if I was travelling with children and sharing a room, that extra space might suddenly become a lot more appealing! 😂

So, what’s more important to you?

🌊 The view
🛏️ The space

I’d love to know which one wins!

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11/02/2026

Hotel Spotlight: Ikos Dassia, Corfu 🇬🇷✨

If you love the convenience of all-inclusive but don’t want to compromise on food, service or luxury, Ikos Dassia is one I’d definitely recommend looking at.

Set on Corfu’s beautiful east coast, this five-star resort has a gorgeous beachfront setting and a lot more included than you might expect.

Here’s why it would be on my shortlist…

🍴 The dining – seven à la carte restaurants alongside a Mediterranean buffet, with everything from Greek and Italian to Asian and French cuisine. There’s also a fantastic w**e selection.

🥂 The all-inclusive concept – premium drinks, cocktails, dining and plenty of activities are included, so you can enjoy the holiday without constantly thinking about the extras.

🏖️ The beach and pools – a long sandy beach, beautiful swimming pools and dedicated adults-only areas if you want somewhere quieter.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 For families – children’s clubs, activities and family accommodation make it a brilliant option for a luxury family holiday.

🚗 And this is something I particularly like… You can enjoy a complimentary day’s use of an electric MINI Countryman to explore Corfu, plus the Dine Out programme lets you eat at selected local restaurants as part of your stay.

That last point is a big selling point for me.

I love a hotel that makes it easy to enjoy the resort but also encourages you to get out and discover the destination.

Who would I recommend Ikos Dassia to?

Couples wanting a luxurious, relaxing escape, families looking for excellent facilities, or anyone who enjoys all-inclusive but wants something a little more special than the traditional buffet-and-pool experience.

It certainly isn’t a budget option, but for the right holiday, I think the inclusions make it well worth considering.

Would you be tempted by Ikos Dassia? ☀️

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11/01/2026

Winter sunshine without flying long-haul – where would I go? ☀️

If you’re already fed up with the darker evenings and thinking about escaping for some sunshine, you don’t necessarily need to fly halfway around the world.

But I would be careful about what you expect from a winter-sun holiday, because there’s a big difference between pleasant sunshine and proper beach weather!

Here are three places I’d consider…

🇪🇸 Tenerife – for the best chance of warmth

Probably my first choice of the three if sunshine is the priority. The south of the island tends to enjoy temperatures around 20–23°C during the winter months, with plenty of family-friendly resorts, beaches and restaurants.

I’d particularly look at Costa Adeje or Los Cristianos, and I’d check whether the hotel pools are heated.

🇵🇹 Madeira – for scenery and exploring

Madeira is beautiful in winter, with temperatures often around 17–20°C. But I wouldn’t recommend it to someone expecting a traditional beach holiday.

I’d choose it for coastal walks, gorgeous scenery, gardens, restaurants and getting out to explore. Funchal makes a lovely base.

🇨🇾 Cyprus – for a quieter winter escape

Cyprus is lovely outside the main summer season, especially if you enjoy sightseeing, coastal walks and exploring traditional villages.

Temperatures are generally mild, but December through February can bring rain and cooler evenings. Some resort hotels and restaurants also close for winter, so choosing the right location matters.

My choice?

☀️ Tenerife for winter sunshine and pool time.

🌿 Madeira for scenery and exploring.

🏛️ Cyprus for a relaxed break with plenty to discover.

And that’s why I’d always ask what you actually want from a winter holiday before recommending somewhere.

Are you looking for proper beach weather, or would you be happy with a bit of sunshine and somewhere lovely to explore?

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10/31/2026

Forget scary films… these are the travel mistakes that frighten me 👻✈️

Seeing “passport expires in five months” three days before departure. 😱

Booking a gorgeous hotel and then discovering it’s nowhere near the area you actually wanted to stay.

Choosing a 45-minute flight connection because technically… it is possible. 😬

Assuming your travel insurance covers something without ever checking the policy.

Booking separate flights with separate airlines and not realising what happens if the first one is delayed.

And perhaps the scariest of all…

🎃 Booking purely because it was cheap, without checking what you’re actually getting for the money.

I’ll happily take ghosts, witches and things that go bump in the night over some of those! 😂

A little bit of checking before you book can save an awful lot of stress afterwards.

Happy Halloween! 👻🎃

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10/30/2026

If I had two weeks off tomorrow, where would I go? ✈️

I spend so much time looking at holidays for other people that every now and then I think about what I’d choose for myself.

And if somebody suddenly handed me two weeks off?

I think I’d go for South Africa. 🇿🇦

A few days in Cape Town for good food, sightseeing and the coast.

Then into the Winelands for a couple of nights around Franschhoek – preferably with somebody else doing the driving! 🍷😂

And I’d finish with a safari, because if I’m travelling all that way, I’m absolutely going to try and spot the Big Five.

It’s the variety that would sell it to me.

One holiday, but you could be eating by the waterfront one day, surrounded by vineyards the next and watching elephants from a safari vehicle a few days later.

That would be my two weeks sorted.

Now I’m curious…

If you were unexpectedly given two weeks off tomorrow, where would you go?

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10/29/2026

Where would you go if the flight was completely FREE? ✈️

No points to use. No catches. No worrying about how much the airfare normally costs.

You can pick anywhere in the world, and your return flight is taken care of.

Where are you going?

I think this is where I’d take advantage and choose somewhere I might normally look at and think, “That flight is a big chunk of the holiday budget…”

🇦🇺 Australia?
🌺 Hawaii?
🇯🇵 Japan?
🌴 The Maldives?
🇳🇿 New Zealand?
🌎 Or somewhere completely different?

I think I’d be very tempted by New Zealand. If somebody else is paying to get me all that way, I’m making the most of it! 😂

But there’s one rule…

You have to choose ONE destination.

Where are you going? 👇

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10/28/2026

Australia: the mistake I’d avoid on a first trip 🇦🇺

Trying to see too much of it.

Australia is enormous, and I completely understand the temptation.

You’ve travelled all that way, so surely you should fit in Sydney, Melbourne, the Great Barrier Reef, Uluru, Perth… and anything else you can squeeze into two or three weeks?

Personally, I wouldn’t.

You can easily end up spending far too much of the holiday packing, checking out of hotels, travelling to airports and flying across the country.

For a first trip, I’d rather choose a few places that work really well together.

For example…

🌉 Sydney – give yourself time to actually enjoy the city, harbour and beaches rather than racing through the highlights.

🍷 Melbourne & Victoria – combine the city with the Great Ocean Road or perhaps some time in the w**e regions.

🐠 Queensland – head north for the Great Barrier Reef and tropical scenery around Cairns and Port Douglas.

That alone can make an incredible first Australia itinerary.

If seeing Uluru is a lifelong dream, absolutely build it in – but I’d probably drop something else rather than continually adding more.

And Perth and Western Australia?

I’d be very tempted to save them for another trip entirely.

Australia isn’t somewhere you need to “complete” in one holiday.

I’d rather come home having properly experienced three places than having rushed through six. 🇦🇺

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