Sarah Todd

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Travel isn’t just my passion—it’s my life.

With 40 years in the travel industry, I’ve had the privilege of designing unforgettable holiday experiences for clients around the world.

As a Travel Counsellor I have the expertise of a whole host of wonderful travel partners across the globe, and together we have tips and touches that can really enhance your holiday experience, making you memories that will last a lifetime.

A little bit about me.....
I got the travel bug in my late teens and took off for a year motoring across Australia in a beaten-up old VW campervan.
I then spent six months backpacking around Thailand, Malaysia, Borneo, Laos, Bali, Singapore and Sri Lanka which was an incredible experience.
I am also extremely proud to say that I worked in Disneyworld, and while I was there I was lucky enough to take trips to California, New York and New Orleans and also down to the Caribbean Islands, Bahamas, and Mexico - and of course I know Florida like the back of my hand!

People always ask which country is the best that I've visited, and I always give them my 'Top 4' as they all have different reasons for being so awesome and they all have a very special place in my heart...
New Zealand for the sheer breath-taking beauty of South Island. Grenada for that little sparkling gem of an island in an already stupidly beautiful Caribbean. Iceland for its surreal landscape, pure air and magical twilight that really does make you question your very existence, and Kenya for a night I will never forget at Treetops Lodge where I was incredibly lucky to stay in the same room where Queen Elizabeth stayed when she visited as a Princess and left as Queen.

I look forward to hearing from you and discussing your next travel plans, I am always happy to chat through thoughts and ideas about any country so please do not hesitate to give me a call or drop me an email.

With very best wishes & happy travels,


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Pretty Perfect Pula . . .

Croatia

Pretty Perfect Pula . . .

The jewel of the Istrian Peninsula - a charming place , you can really feel the Italian influence here as you wander through the medieval streets of the Old Town.

21 Sept 2026 1   min read

If you fancy a bit of Annecy......

If you fancy a bit of Annecy......

For a short getaway I can highly recommend a visit to the beautiful French town of Annecy situated on the shores of the beautifully serene Lake Annecy. With flights from the UK taking under 1.5hrs and then a short hop from Geneva Airport - it is the perfect destination for a short 3 or 4 night stay. This gives you plenty of time to explore the cobbled streets and winding canals of the Old Town as

13 Sept 2024 1   min read

Girls Weekend: Villa with Private Pool

Girls Weekend: Villa with Private Pool

There is nothing quite like a battery recharge! This time we headed to the beautiful Majorcan sunshine for some girly chats, a good old fashioned romance novel in hand! We hired a car from Palma as our villa was right up in the North in the beautiful countryside, with only goats and chickens for neighbours! We stocked up at the local market for our 5 days of bliss - lots of fruit, salads (we decid

12 Aug 2024 1   min read

Norway in a nutshell... (Waterfalls, Mountains, Glaciers & Fjords).

Norway in a nutshell... (Waterfalls, Mountains, Glaciers & Fjords).

Is it possible to see the very best of Norway in just 5 days? The answer is YES! We started our Road Trip in the beautiful city of Alesund and after a quick tour of the city we waved farewell and headed off to our first stop at Nordfjord where we took the Cable Car to the top of Hoven Mountain travelling 1011 metres above sea level in just 5 minutes - and what a view (I call it 'emotional scenery

12 Aug 2024 1   min read

Wonderful, Wonderful Copenhagen.... (a 7 hour whistle-stop tour)!

Wonderful, Wonderful Copenhagen.... (a 7 hour whistle-stop tour)!

If you are short on time, it is possible to visit this beautiful city in just one day. We made our way from Kastrup Airport by taxi and explored on foot beginning with The Little Mermaid statue and walking along the waterfront through the many parks, passing statues, architecture, and palaces and finishing our tour with a meal at one of the numerous restaurants along the canal at colourful Nyhavn.

12 Aug 2024 1   min read

The Lisbon Coast....

The Lisbon Coast....

What a terrific place for a two-centre break, combining the dramatic coastline of South West Portugal with some exploration time in lovely Lisbon - it really is the perfect partnership! We based ourselves in Cascais (pronounced Kash-Kise) which is an easy 25 minute taxi ride from Lisbon Airport. It's laid-back luxury steeped in history, with a fabulous marina and pretty winding side-streets full o

21 Sept 2023 1   min read

Surprisingly Split!

Surprisingly Split!

I was so impressed with Split - perfect for a 2 or 3 night romantic break! A labyrinth of old city streets with cafes and restaurants spilling out into the square, bursting with architecture and history with ruins dating back to the Roman Empire. We found a fantastic little restaurant in the heart of it all and then spent the rest of the evening just wandering - taking in the sights and the smel

18 Sept 2019 1   min read

Having it all in Hvar....

Having it all in Hvar....

Well what can I say about Hvar? Even ''breathtakingly beautiful' doesn't seem to do it justice! This place has beauty and personality in huge doses. Hvar Town with its cobbled streets and maze of alleys holding surprises around every corner. It's hilltop fortress and 13th Century walls are in stark contrast to the shiny new super yachts anchored up in the harbour. It's chilled and relaxed during

18 Sept 2019 1   min read

The Best of Bruges...

The Best of Bruges...

Bruges is a quaint little 'toy town' steeped in history and just perfect for a short break at any time of year. It's laid-back and relaxed and you can while away the days wandering through the maze of cobbled streets for a spot of window shopping and then stop off at one of the many street stalls selling hot Belgian waffles (yum)! How about hiring a bike for an afternoon - a great way to get

12 Mar 2019 1   min read

The wonderful world of Disneyland Paris.....

The wonderful world of Disneyland Paris.....

For a 'fun packed' short break with (or without) kids then this is the place to be.... We took the direct Eurostar for a 3 night trip from the beautiful St. Pancras station - this takes you straight to Disney and is the perfect way to travel ''stress free''! Disney is not only for the little ones but there is also plenty to occupy the 'big kids' too. There are two parks (Disneyland Park and

12 Mar 2019 2   min read

The Spirit of Iceland....

The Spirit of Iceland....

Iceland, it’s not a destination – it is an adventure! It may be freezing cold in the winter but the beautiful Icelandic people will give you the very warmest of welcomes. The air is clean and crisp and every gust of unforgiving wind will feel like it’s blowing away any troubles you may have. The Icelanders have a pride in their island and an appreciation of the great things they have rather tha

12 Mar 2019 1   min read

Lapland...the land of make believe.

Lapland...the land of make believe.

There are no words in the English Dictionary that can describe the beauty of this enchanting part of Finland, and until you experience it for yourself you will never know. We stayed in Rovaniemi, just inside the Arctic Circle, and at -20 degrees it made it even more breath-taking (literally)! The whole landscape looked like it had been sprinkled with magical pixie dust...just for us! Fun

12 Mar 2019 1   min read

Menorca - it's a family affair.....

Menorca - it's a family affair.....

It was 20 years ago that I first visited this wonderful little island and this time I was back with the parents and my 9 year old son and thankfully, not much had changed! Menorca has a real charm about it, from the beautiful stretches of white sandy beaches and crystal clear waters of Cala Galdana & Cala Blanca, to the cobbled back streets of Ciutadella - a great spot for people watching with

12 Mar 2019 1   min read

Sardinia.... a little piece of paradise

Sardinia.... a little piece of paradise

This was my second visit to Sardinia and I was wondering whether this time would be as good as the last... may I say that it was even better !! Sardinia is simply beautiful - the crystal clear sea lapping the soft, white sandy beaches - I haven't seen any beaches this good outside of the Caribbean (and I will challenge anyone to tell me otherwise)! We stayed in the South of the Island this t

05 Oct 2011 2   min read

New York, New York.....

New York, New York.....

''New York, New York - so good they named it twice''.... It's only when you visit New York that you actually realise just how true the saying is! New York has a pulse - an undescribable feeling that you will only understand once you have been here. Yes, there are all the well known sights to take in - The Statue of Liberty, The Empire State Building, Times Square...... but New York is so

06 Oct 2010 1   min read

Beautiful Grenada....

Beautiful Grenada....

Wow.... what can I say about this beautiful little Caribbean Island - it may only be 21 miles by 12 miles but it has certainly managed to find a place in my heart! Grenada has the fabulous climate, the beautiful beaches and the stunning scenery but in my mind - it's the people that make it. The locals greet you like you're an old friend and when you leave ... that's exactly how you will feel -

11 Jun 2008 2   min read

What my customers say

We are so pleased with the service we have had from Sarah. She was knowledgeable and helpful and more than happy to go the extra mile to handle some additional queries and requests we had in order to arrange the holiday we wanted. No hard selling, just a true desire to help us plan a great holiday. We will definitely use Sarah’s services again for future holidays and will recommend her to family and friends. Thank her you Sarah.

Julie Duffy

Cardiff

......she found an apartment and booked flights, car hire, she made it so easy. I think this is why we haven't had a foreign holiday for 6 years as it's just such a task to plan & book it, but she took all that stress away!

F Vosper

Gloucestershire

Just to let you know that we had a lovely time in Santorini last week, the weather was glorious, the hotel you couldn't fault. We would like to thank you very much for your efforts in making it a very enjoyable holiday! I will be in touch again.

Mrs S Brown

Bristol

We had the best holiday ever! Loved Barbados. Amazing people, beautiful island, great hospitality from the Sea Breeze Beach House. A perfect setting for a milestone birthday. We even had baby turtles hatching on the evening of my birthday, best beach party ever! Thank you so much for all your help in booking it all, everything went super smoothly ???? Need to work out how we can go back next year!

A. Ainsley

South Glos.

OMG our Singapore & Thailand trip was amazing, every second of it. The hotels transfers flights all perfect. Thank you so much - you knocked it out of the park!

L Sullivan

Bristol

Florida was wonderful! We had such a good time. The visit to NASA was great and we even saw a rocket launch on our second day there! The Everglades were amazing and we saw so much. Can't wait to tell you all about it. Thank you so much

C Ball

Middlesex

Fantastic holiday, thank you so much for organising. All your planning and organisation meant the location changes and pickup transfers were very smooth indeed. Lamai Samui was an amazing place. It's zen as soon as you arrive -wonderful. While on Samui we did complete the Thai cooking class you had identified - brilliant!! We recommended to others while we were there too. Thank you again for organising a memorable and stress-free holiday. Anna and family.

Anna Thorne

London

Thank you so much for all your input and support booking our wonderful cruise. We are so grateful for all your knowledge and expertise. Much love and thanks, Sophie, Marcus, Billie, Archie, Reuben, Mary, Barny & Rosalia.

Family Axford

Chipping Sodbury

Wow Sarah, you've done us proud. This is such a great location and the hotel is fab and it's a really cool place. Many many thanks for sorting for us.

Martin Lynch

Bath

Just recovering from the long trip back from Borneo but it was well worth it. Many thanks for sorting it out for us, it was a holiday of a lifetime.

I Thomas

Bristol

We are back! What a great trip. Everything worked out perfectly, we did everything that we could have ever dreamed of, it was a great break. Thanks so much for your help, we couldn’t have put this together on our own.

P Mullen

Bristol

We had a fantastic time and New York was a perfect get away. Thank you. I will definitely recommend and book through you again. Appreciate all that you did and in particular calm me down when I was having a last minute panic!!

Carol Taylor

Somerset

Thank you so much!!! We had an amazing time in New York - it was everything I’d hoped it would be!! Memories of a lifetime made ?? Really can’t thank you enough for taking away the stress of trying to book it all myself Thank you again.

Nicola Morgan

BRISTOL

Many many thanks Sarah for helping us make Callum & Emily's wedding experience and celebrations so so very very special. A hugely memorable occasion for every one.

M Lynch

Bath

We had the best time!! Absolutely loved Cala Galdana, so beautiful and everything was so easy and exactly what I asked for! Thank you so much, where to next...?

K Mayo

S.Glos

Hi Sarah Heading to the airport soon for our flight back. Thank you for the second to none organisation of our trip and for all the help and advice. Peru is just amazing, such varied scenery and regions. We have had an unforgettable trip . The best country so far. You saw the photos, everything was just amazing the people so kind and great food. Love Cathy

C Kimber

Herts.

Just dropping you a quick note to say thanks for sorting our ski holiday. We got there in the end despite Covid (round 2) and a chest infection to contend with! The hotel was perfect, the staff were lovely, food was amazing and close to all the amenities, plus we had snow! We would definitely go back to the area again. Thanks again.

C French

Bristol

Sarah has answered all of our questions and has helped us to look forward to a memorable holiday we will probably always remember.

D Shipp

S.Glos

Great personal service as always. Amazing holiday. Thanks Sarah x

Sarah Marshall

South Glos.

Sarah has found us some amazing holidays. We have booked package holidays and independent travel with Sarah and she always knows what we are looking for. The best!

Catherine Ball

Ruislip

Sarah is amazing. She is conscientious and always keeps you posted of the development of the organisation of your itinerary. She always replies promptly and never leaves you wondering. She cares about you having a great time and you know you can trust her and that you are in good hands with her.

Catherine Kimber

Hertfordshire.

Sarah has been amazing, from finding our holiday and booking to the little touches of providing luggage labels and all documents printed out, but especially when we had to change our honeymoon due to my husband getting Covid. While I was upset, Sarah dealt with everything and was so patient while we found new dates and arranged the changes with work. She absolutely took the stress out of the situation and I would 100% recommend booking with her :)

Alexandra Arnall

Chipping Sodbury

Thank you for your efforts and the professional way you go about your work. You are the only person that I deal with that I don’t have to chase for things. It is a pleasure to work with you.

Mark Stephens

Rickmansworth

Just wanted to give you the positive feedback that this place is exactly what the doctor ordered. Child clubs are included in the price, our villa is stunning as is our own private pool. A very good choice indeed! My mother and wife are already talking about rebooking the same place for next near or somewhere with the same facilities in a different place within the same flight time.

James Went

London

I just wanted to say thankyou so much for all your help over the last few months. The trip has honestly been one of the best of our life’s and we will never forget it! Everything was perfect and wouldn’t change a thing! It honestly wouldn’t have been possible without your help and I can’t thank you enough!

Callum Lynch

INGATESTONE

We had the most wonderful time! What a place! Thank you SO much for organising, the hotel was stunning and the concierge was incredible. Everything was just perfect. An unforgettable holiday - so sad that it's over! Really can't thank you enough.

Helena Wells

Buckinghamshire

Our holiday was beyond amazing, it totally surpassed our expectations, our room, 320, was perfectly central for everything and if we went again we would request the same room again. The memory of the incredible sea life, especially the turtles, will stay with us forever. Thank you for arranging our holiday of a lifetime

C Watkins

Bristol

Just wanted to say thanks for arranging an amazing holiday. We really experienced the real country. Wonderful people. Tasty food. The cruise was brilliant. Meeting a local family travelling on the train with three Children was rather special, we gave them some our foodstuff that we had spare, to have one of the little lads searching out our room to give us an apple in return. Also the views of local scenery, going through towns, mountains, lakes and the sea was amazing. Will always remember the scents, colours and people of this beautiful county Thanks again.

Eileen Bulsara

Bedfordshire

I’ve always used travel agent shops but it was having the time to actually go somewhere with a child who can’t sit still. I got fed up of trawling the Internet myself. I gave Sarah our requirements and she came back with the perfect holiday at the right price. She took care of everything for the 11 of us traveling! I couldn’t recommend Sarah’s professional, friendly service enough. Will 100% book our 2019 abroad holiday with Sarah again. Thank you!

Alice Crowley

Bristol

Sarah helped organise a trip to New York for me and from start to finish it ran like clockwork. Sarah’s organisation and professional approach made the whole trip such an enjoyable event and I honestly can’t recommend her service enough. Thank you so much Sarah, I will be back very soon for another adventure!

Sophie Banks

Westbury

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