I've recently come back from the most wonderful three-night escape to Switzerland, hosted by LJR Consultancy, and I've returned with a very special gem to share. Getting there My mini ski break began with a short flight to Geneva, followed by what might be one of the most relaxing transfers in Europe. Instead of a long road journey, we travelled by train with Swiss Federal Railways - and what a journey it is. Gliding along the shores of Lake Geneva with the Alps rising behind

I still remember sitting in the audience at the 2024 Travel Counsellors conference, completely captivated by Bruce Poon Tip, the founder of G Adventures. He spoke with real passion about building a travel company that genuinely supports local communities - not just visits them. I was so inspired that I went straight out and bought his book, Looptail, to find out how it all began. By the time I turned the last page, I knew I wanted to experience it for myself. A small-group ad

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Every May - give or take a pandemic - I return to Marrakech. What started as a reunion with friends from my Paris days has become a treasured tradition: sun, souks and a year's worth of catching up over tagines and wine. By now, we know the medina like locals - well, almost - and even a few stallholders recognise us! Over the years, we've enjoyed the occasional day trip into the Atlas Mountains and even taken a cookery class to master a few Moroccan dishes. One year, I was ev

Earlier this year, I experienced a fabulous three-night sailing on the brand-new Norwegian Aqua - and I'm excited to share the highlights! I've been fortunate to experience some wonderful cruises over recent years - from river cruising along the Danube with Avalon Waterways to exploring Turkey and Greece with Azamara - but this was my first time sailing with Norwegian Cruise Line, and I was genuinely impressed. Joined by over 100 fellow Travel Counsellors, I discovered a sh

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