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Dec 3, 2024

Gill's Blog: My European cruise on Scarlet Lady with Virgin Voyages

Virgin Voyages’ Scarlet Lady has been the talk of the travel trade since its launch, and as someone who’s cruised since childhood, I...

Sep 26, 2024

In The Press: Gillian Stewart featured in Travel Weekly magazine

I was delighted to feature in the Your Stories section of leading trade magazine, Travel Weekly. Reporter, Samantha Mayling produced this...

Aug 20, 2024

Client Evening: Highlights of Australia and New Zealand

I’m delighted to be co-hosting a special online event on Thursday 14 November 2024, from 7 to 8:30pm, where we’ll explore the...

Jun 25, 2024

Gill’s Blog: My Travel Counsellors Gold Trip to Crete

After working my wee socks off over the past year since joining Travel Counsellors, I’m thrilled to have retained my “Gold” status -...

Mar 22, 2024

Gill’s Blog: My favourite hotels in the whole wide world

Selecting a favourite hotel is always a deeply personal task, and I'm frequently asked about my top picks. Over the years, I've had the...

Dec 15, 2023

Gillian Stewart appears in Travel Weekly magazine

I was delighted to feature in the Close-Up section of trade magazine, Travel Weekly, recently. The article includes a nice group picture...

Jun 6, 2023

Gill’s Blog: Bigger & Better. Introducing Travel Counsellors...

I am very excited to let you all know that following the recent acquisition of Holidaysplease by award-winning company Travel...

Apr 25, 2023

Gill’s Blog: My surprise short break in Seville

Nothing quite excites me more than a luxury hotel - a fact my other half knows well - and he came up trumps with a fabulous recent...

Dec 16, 2022

My Essential Caribbean Collection: 11 luxury boutique hotels for your delectation

The Caribbean: a decadent destination worthy of every traveller’s bucket list. Encompassing more than 700 islands, this winter sun...

Mar 9, 2022

Exclusive 15-day privately guided group tour to Vietnam and Cambodia

The charming destinations of Vietnam and Cambodia offer history, adventure and great culinary experiences, whilst remaining luxurious and...

Dec 16, 2021

10 nights at Lux* Grand Baie Resort & Residencies, Mauritius from £2,249 per person

A new hotel opening from a trusted and respected brand always catches my attention and the doors have just opened on one for my 2022 wish...

May 20, 2021

Gill's Offer: 10 nights all-inclusive at Ikos Dassia in Corfu – £10,340 for family of four

Ikos Resorts is a big favourite with my clients and is in high demand for summer 2022. The award-winning group of 5* ultra-all-inclusive...

Feb 10, 2021

Gill’s Offer: Save up to 40% off accommodation at Paradis Beachcomber in Mauritius

I am sure like me, many of you just cannot wait to be able to escape for some quality time overseas with loved ones in a safe and warm...

Nov 21, 2020

Journey to Buenos Aires & Rio De Janeiro in 2021 – Save £200 per person

South America is an inspirational adventure of discovery. If you are contemplating a first trip in 2021, then this enticing offer from my...