Clare Payne Travel

11/10/2026

I’ve been a bit quiet on social media since we returned from our travels. Life just got busy again!
Kids with school and their activities and I’ve been super busy with work.
Thank you for all of your enquiries and bookings. I’ve been busy working on some epic trips! 🌎

I’ll have lots of content to share with you this week though as I’m off to Orlando! I’ve been invited by Universal Studios and one of our amazing attractions suppliers to experience all that Universal has to offer over 5 days!

We have a jam packed itinerary so I’ll try and share bits along the way!

My lovely TC colleague Heather is looking after my business whilst I’m away this week so please continue to get in touch as usual ✈️

(Photo from Universal Singapore back in Jan!)

Universal Orlando Resort

09/10/2026

Exciting news from Exeter Airport today ✈️🎉

Ryanair are launching new direct flights to Porto!

From 30 March there will be twice weekly flights on Tuesdays and Saturdays, ideal for a foodie city break, a stroll along the Douro or a wander through Porto’s colourful old town.

Who’s tempted by a few days in Porto from Exeter? 🇵🇹🙋‍♀️

Exeter Airport

25/09/2026

Walt Disney World magic + Bahamian bliss with Disney Cruise Line 🌴✨

How about swapping “same old summer” for something truly extraordinary?

Start with 10 enchanting nights at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter: pretty cobbled walkways, jazzy Mardi Gras touches and lazy afternoons by Doubloon Lagoon after action packed days in the parks.

Then step on board the Disney Dream for a 4 night sailing to the Bahamas, calling at Nassau and Disney’s private island, Castaway Cay. Think turquoise waters, soft white sand and time to kayak, paddleboard, swim or snorkel in the lagoon while Disney looks after every detail.

✨ Example summer 2027 itinerary:
📅 16 July 2027 departure
✈️ Return economy flights from London to Orlando
🏨 10 nights at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter
🍽 FREE Quick Service Dining Plan
🎟 14 Day Magic Tickets
🚢 4 night Disney Dream cruise from Port Canaveral
🏝 Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah
🚗 Transfers between Orlando Airport, your Disney hotel and the cruise terminal

💷 Guide price: £14,320 total
Based on 2 adults & 2 children (13 & 15 years). Cruise gratuities extra. Availability and pricing can change.

This is just a starting point: I can tailor the dates, duration, resort, cabin type and even the number of park days to fit your family perfectly.
Want a shorter stay, extra nights in the parks, or a different resort? I can shape it all around you.

Ready to start planning your Disney adventure? Send me a message and I will create the magic for you.

📲 Call or WhatsApp 01392 770024
📧 [email protected]
💻 www.travelcounsellors.co.uk/clare.payne
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🏆 Award winning service

23/09/2026

Throwback to the Travel Industry Awards 2024 where I was shortlisted for New Travel Agent of the Year! 🎉
Good luck to all of the finalists at this years awards ceremony this evening! 🥂

22/09/2026

🐣🐨 Picture your Easter 2027 like this:

🇦🇺 Starting in Sydney, exploring the harbour, beaches and iconic sights
☀️ Heading to the Gold Coast for sunshine, theme parks and the kind of easy, carefree days that kids remember for years
🐠 Rounding it all off in tropical North Queensland with time on the Great Barrier Reef and in the rainforest, following a route I know works brilliantly with children

This 12 day family adventure for 2 adults and 2 children includes theme park entry, a scenic Kuranda day trip and a Great Barrier Reef cruise.

Your flights are with Singapore Airlines at £3,681 per person, departing 27 March 2027.

I have travelled around Australia with my own family so can use that first hand experience to help you with the practical bits: sensible flight timings, family friendly pacing, where to allow downtime and the little extras that make the whole journey feel special rather than stressful.

I can shape this trip completely around your family: add extra nights, build in more stops to make it a longer once in a lifetime adventure, or include a Singapore city break on the way out or back.
Tell me how your family likes to travel and I will do the rest!

If Australia is on your family wish list, send me a message and let’s start planning!

📲 Call or WhatsApp 01392 770024
📧 [email protected]
💻 www.travelcounsellors.co.uk/clare.payne
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🏆 Award winning service

21/09/2026

15/09/2026

I’ve had lots of messages about our Komodo Islands trip from my reel a couple of days ago.

If I had two weeks next summer, this is one of the ways I’d think about spending it: Bali, Komodo and a little city stop on the way home.

This works beautifully for UK school summer holidays, and for couples or anyone with more flexibility it is a gorgeous option from May to October. Think two weeks, slow but adventurous, with a mix of beach, culture and island life.

3–4 nights: Sanur, Bali
Start with a gentle landing in Sanur: a calm beach, traffic free promenade and plenty of pools to shake off the jet lag. Keep it simple with lazy beach days or head out and explore. Take the 30 minute boat over to Nusa Lembongan for beautiful beaches, head down to Uluwatu for the Kecak fire show, or across to Seminyak for beginner friendly surf lessons.

3–4 nights: Ubud, Bali
Then up to Ubud for rice terraces, temples and jungle views. Split your time between the pool and exploring: a cooking class, rice terrace walks, market visit, temples, a coffee and chocolate farm (with chocolate making) and those famous Bali swings for brilliant photos.

3 nights: Flores & Komodo
Next fly to Labuan Bajo in Flores for the Komodo part of the trip:
• 1 night in Labuan Bajo to settle in and enjoy the harbour views
• 2 nights on a small boat in Komodo National Park: snorkelling, island walks, manta ray spotting, sunrise views and seeing Komodo dragons with a ranger. It was the highlight of our year away.

City stop on the way home
Break the journey with a stop in an iconic city such as Singapore or Kuala Lumpur: rooftop views, Gardens by the Bay, hawker centre food and family friendly attractions like Universal, aquariums and zoos.

This is just one way to do it. You could add Northern Bali for a completely different feel, or swap in Lombok and the Gili Islands for something quieter and more laid back. With three weeks you can even combine both: Bali and Lombok/Gilis plus Komodo for the ultimate island adventure.

Every trip is completely bespoke: pace, islands and style of hotels are all tailored around you. If a Bali & Komodo adventure is calling your name for 2027, just drop me a message and I’d love to help you shape it.

📲 Call or WhatsApp 01392 770024
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💻 www.travelcounsellors.co.uk/clare.payne
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🏆 Award winning service

13/09/2026

One year ago today we were sailing around the Komodo Islands in Indonesia… and as a family we’ve all agreed it was our favourite experience from our year travelling through South East Asia, Sri Lanka and Australia.

We’ve been home for a month now and keep finding ourselves reminiscing about that incredible year, so I’m going to share some of our standout memories over the next week. It feels right to start with this one.

For two nights we lived on a little boat, slowly cruising between the islands of Komodo National Park. We:
• Swam with graceful manta rays and curious turtles
• Snorkelled over colourful reefs
• Spotted dolphins playing by the side of the boat
• Watched hundreds of fruit bats pour out of the mangroves at sunset to begin their night time hunt
• Saw baby sharks in the shallows
• Climbed the iconic Padar Island in the dark so we could watch the most magical sunrise
• Came face to face with Komodo dragons wandering around in the wild
• Sang slightly off key karaoke under the stars
• Watched the kids launch themselves off the boat again and again
• Met some genuinely lovely people

It was the kind of experience that felt almost unreal at the time, and now feels even more precious looking back from home.

I’ll be sharing more of our favourite moments from South East Asia, Sri Lanka and Australia this week, but for now, here’s a little glimpse of the Komodo Islands, a place that completely stolen our hearts 💕

08/09/2026

📸 Postcards from around the world: Australia, Thailand, Singapore, Canada, Iceland, Greece, Mallorca, Italy and beyond 🌍

I’ve loved turning my clients travel dreams into real memories this summer. Where will your next postcard be from?

Message me to start planning your next adventure!

📲 Call or WhatsApp 01392 770024
📧 [email protected]
💻 www.travelcounsellors.co.uk/clare.payne
🔒 100% financial protection
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07/09/2026

✨🎄 Disney Enchanted Christmas 🎄✨️

Visit during the season full of magical celebrations and fairy tale moments:
• Festive Atmosphere: Feel the wonder and joy of Christmas all around.
• Dazzling Entertainment: Discover a sparkling parade and a festive musical show.
• Merry Meets & Greets: Encounters with Disney Characters and Santa Claus.
• Holly Jolly Treats: Enjoy Christmas themed dishes and glorious gifts.

At Disney Sequoia Lodge in Disneyland®️ Paris, you can relax in a cosy mountain retreat inspired by those located in American National Parks infused with the authentic feel of peaceful nights spent around a flickering fireplace.

Offer details:

✨ 4th December 2027
✨ Disney’s Sequoia Lodge
✨ 3 nights staying in a Classic room
✨ 4 Day Disney park tickets
✨ PhotoPass+
✨️ Le Shuttle - Folkestone to Calais

✨ £2,050.05 total price

■ Price based on 2 adults & 2 children (3-11yrs)
■ Prices are subject to availability and can change

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