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Client Blog: Rhona and Roy’s dream honeymoon to Sri Lanka and the Seychelles

When Rhona and Roy asked me to plan their honeymoon, they wanted something very special - a blend of relaxation, luxury and adventure...

Aug 16, 2024

Gill’s Blog: Hotels that do good – Attitude in Mauritius

In a world where sustainability is often more buzzword than practice, how refreshing to find a hotel chain that’s truly walking the walk....

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 -...

May 24, 2024

“Thank you for organising everything, it was such an incredible trip” – Aoife and Kevan

Hi Gillian, We had such a fabulous time in Istanbul and Cappadocia - we need another holiday to recover from all the exploring! Both the...

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...

Mar 13, 2024

"You really did deliver everything we had dreamed of" - Nicola and Richard

Hi Gillian! Sending a massive thank you; you really did deliver everything we had dreamed of for our Maldives holiday. We would just like...

Dec 11, 2023

“From start to finish, you have been amazing” – Ashley

Hey Gillian, Thank you so so much for everything. 🩷 A wonderful holiday - we totally loved the Serry Beach Resort right on the beautiful...

Sep 14, 2023

Client Blog: Alicia and Matthew’s Costa Rica honeymoon

Alicia was referred by her parents who have been valued clients for several years. She and Matthew had a small Covid wedding in the...

Jun 3, 2023

Client Blog: Aoife & Kevan’s honeymoon in Bali

The pandemic had played havoc with Aoife’s wedding plans, and she was kindly recommended to me by a colleague when looking for some help...

Jun 3, 2023

“Thanks for your help - the Ajman Saray is a fabulous hotel” - Stuart & Samantha

Hi Gillian, Thanks for your help with our trip to the UAE. The Ajman Saray is a fabulous hotel - well worth recommending to clients. Our...

May 26, 2023

Gill’s Blog: Lapland - it’s not just for Christmas

The official hometown of Santa Claus is unquestionably synonymous with the ultimate festive adventures for the kids, but a recent...

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

Client Blog: Mike and Geraldine in Sri Lanka and the Maldives

After their fantastic first holiday together, Mike and Geraldine were keen to satisfy their wanderlust with a multi-centre mixture of...

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...

Oct 26, 2022

Client Blog: Siobhan & Andrea’s honeymoon in the Maldives

Siobhan contacted me for some help with her honeymoon after seeing a recommendation on the excellent EGG (Edinburgh Gossip Girls)...

Oct 23, 2022

"Nothing was a bother to Gillian and she got back to us with any queries immediately" - Nat

I’m very appreciative to receive reviews on Facebook and Google - they help others find me and understand the services I offer. Good word...

Aug 13, 2022

"Your friendliness and prompt communication has been superb" - Jacki

Gillian, Just wanted to say a huge thank you for all your help in organising our fabulous holiday to the Maldives! It was just heaven.😁...

Aug 13, 2022

"The experience was everything that we had hoped for" - Julie and Tony

Hi Gillian & Team, Thank you so much for organising our special trip to Cinnamon Hakuraa Huraa in the Maldives to celebrate our 25th...

Jun 30, 2022

Client Blog: Kelly’s surprise special birthday trip to the Maldives

Putting together a surprise romantic holiday is both a thrill and privilege but add into the mix a new client, a special birthday, an...

Jun 20, 2022

Gill's Blog: Introducing Not In The Guide Books

How we travel and where we visit were perhaps amongst the many things that the pandemic caused us to consider differently, especially...

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