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05/09/2026

✈️ Summer 2027… are you ready to look beyond the usual holiday hotspots?

One of the things I genuinely enjoy about being a Travel Consultant is keeping an eye on what’s happening before somewhere becomes the next big thing.

🌍 Travel trends
🏝️ Emerging destinations
🏨 New hotels
✈️ New flight routes
🔎 Places that are quietly starting to appear on the radar

It means you don’t have to spend hours scrolling through websites trying to work out where might be worth considering.

A couple of destinations in this Reel have really caught my attention.

🇦🇱 Himarë, Albania is definitely one I’d have on my radar.

Beautiful coastline, clear water, great food and a more laid-back feel. 🌊

If you like the Mediterranean but fancy somewhere a little less obvious than the traditional hotspots, I think Himarë could be a brilliant choice.

Then there’s 🇻🇳 Côn Đảo, Vietnam.

This one is much more of a wildcard.

🌴 Remote.
🌊 Beautiful.
😌 Peaceful.

And far removed from some of Vietnam’s busier tourist destinations.

I could see it working brilliantly for someone who wants a relaxing beach escape as part of a bigger Vietnam adventure.

And that’s the bit I love about my job.

It’s not just about knowing where to go.

It’s about knowing who it’s right for. 🎯

🏨 The right hotel
📍 The right location
✨ The experiences worth adding
🗺️ How long to stay
✈️ And how to build the rest of the holiday around it

That’s where I can take the hard work away from you.

I’ll do the research.
I’ll find the options.
I’ll put the itinerary together.

You just need to tell me what you want from your holiday. 😊

So, if you’re thinking about summer 2027 holidays and fancy going somewhere a little different, drop me a message. 📩

You never know… your next favourite destination might not be somewhere you’ve even heard of yet.

👇 Where would you love to discover next?

Mike Daymond | Travel Consultant
📞 01635 783453
📧 [email protected]
🌐 mikedaymond.notjusttravel.com

My holidays won’t cost you a penny more compared to booking yourself, and all holidays are ABTA and ATOL protected. 🛡️

⭐ DID YOU KNOW?Booking through a travel consultant can actually give you MORE than booking online?Many people assume boo...
04/09/2026

⭐ DID YOU KNOW?

Booking through a travel consultant can actually give you MORE than booking online?

Many people assume booking online is always the best option.

But that's not always true.

As an independent travel consultant, I have access to hundreds of trusted travel partners, meaning I can often find added value that's not obvious on comparison websites.

That might include:

🏨 Room upgrades

🍾 Complimentary extras

🚢 Onboard cruise credit

🍽️ Resort dining offers

🚗 Better flight options

📞 And perhaps most importantly...someone to look after you before, during and after your holiday.

If flights change, hotels need amending or you simply need advice while you're away, you're speaking to a real person who knows your booking—not a call centre.

That's something no website can replace.

💡 Travel Tip: Even if you've found a holiday online, send it to me. I can often match it or find something even better.

📞 01635 783453
📧 [email protected]
🌐 mikedaymond.notjusttravel.com

My holidays won't cost you a penny extra but take all the stress away.

All holidays are ABTA & ATOL protected.

Have you ever used a travel consultant before? I'd love to hear about your experience! 👇

🌎 WHAT IF YOUR NEXT HOLIDAY WASN’T JUST ONE DESTINATION… BUT AN ENTIRE ADVENTURE? 🇵🇪🇦🇷When most people think about a mul...
02/09/2026

🌎 WHAT IF YOUR NEXT HOLIDAY WASN’T JUST ONE DESTINATION… BUT AN ENTIRE ADVENTURE? 🇵🇪🇦🇷

When most people think about a multi-destination holiday, they might picture two beach resorts or a couple of European cities.

But what about PERU & ARGENTINA? 👀

This incredible 22-day journey takes you from:

📍 Lima – Peruvian culture, history & incredible food
📍 Cusco – the heart of the ancient Inca Empire
📍 Urubamba – surrounded by the spectacular Sacred Valley
📍 Aguas Calientes – gateway to the bucket-list wonder of Machu Picchu
📍 Mendoza – mountains, vineyards, rivers & world-class w**e 🍷
📍 Buenos Aires – tango, architecture, culture & incredible food
📍 El Calafate – home to the jaw-dropping glaciers of Patagonia 🏔️

And that's the beauty of a multi-destination holiday…

You're not simply going somewhere.

You're experiencing somewhere.

Different landscapes.
Different cultures.
Different flavours.
Different adventures.

All wrapped into one incredible journey. ✈️

And this is exactly why I love creating tailor-made touring and multi-destination holidays — because sometimes the perfect holiday is the one you didn't even realise you could put together.

💬 Would Peru & Argentina be on your travel wish list?

If you could choose ONE stop on this itinerary, where would you go?

📞 01635 783453
📧 [email protected]
🌐 mikedaymond.notjusttravel.com

Your holiday won't cost you a penny more than booking it yourself, but you'll have me taking care of the details and the stress.

✈️ All holidays are ABTA & ATOL protected.

01/09/2026

📸 DOES YOUR HOLIDAY LOOK AS GOOD IN REAL LIFE AS IT DOES ONLINE?

We’ve all done it… seen that picture on Instagram or Facebook and thought:

“WOW… I NEED to go there!” 😍✈️

But here’s the thing…

A beautiful photograph only tells you part of the story.

It doesn’t show you the crowds.
It doesn’t show you the queues.
It doesn’t show you the noise.
It doesn’t show you the location of the hotel.
It doesn’t show you what’s happening just outside the frame.

That stunning, empty-looking beach? It might actually be packed. 🏖️

That gorgeous attraction? You might spend hours queuing to get the perfect photo. ⏰

That beautiful hotel photo? It might look very different when you discover the busy road, building work or nightlife just outside. 👀

And that’s exactly why where you stay, when you go and what you do matters just as much as how beautiful it looks online.

💭 So before you book your next holiday, ask yourself more than “Does it look beautiful?”

Ask:
👉 What will it actually be like when I’m there?
👉 Is it right for me?
👉 Will I love the experience, not just the photograph?

That’s where I come in.

I don’t just look at the pretty pictures. I help you find the holiday that looks good AND feels right. ❤️

And the best bit? My holidays won’t cost you a penny more than booking it yourself.

Your holiday will also be ABTA & ATOL protected.

📞 01635 783453
📧 [email protected]
🌐 mikedaymond.notjusttravel.com

So tell me… have you ever arrived somewhere and discovered it looked VERY different from the pictures online? 👇

STOP WASTING YOUR LONG WEEKENDS ✋✈️Four days off can feel like a proper reset… or it can disappear in airport queues and...
29/08/2026

STOP WASTING YOUR LONG WEEKENDS ✋✈️

Four days off can feel like a proper reset… or it can disappear in airport queues and long transfers ⏳

That’s why short breaks can be every bit as rewarding as a two-week holiday. If you pick the right place.

When you’ve only got a long weekend, you’re not buying “a holiday”. You’re buying time 🕒
And time is the one thing you don’t want to waste.

A few things that make or break a 4-day escape:

✅ Good flight times (so you don’t lose Day 1)
✅ Easy transfers (no 2-hour coach ride after you land)
✅ The right pace for you (chilled, busy, outdoorsy, foodie… you choose)
✅ A base that works (so you’re not constantly packing and moving)

I’m a bit fussy with short breaks (in a good way) 😄
I love trips where you can land, drop your bag, and be doing the thing you came for quickly—whether that’s exploring, switching off, eating well, or getting outside.

This is exactly what I do for my clients 👇
You tell me what you want the weekend to feel like, and I’ll match you with options that maximise every day away—taking into account flight times, travel style, and what you actually want from the break.

And the best bit?

• My holidays won’t cost you a penny extra 💷
• All holidays are ABTA and ATOL protected for that extra peace of mind ✅🛡️

If you’ve got a long weekend coming up and want it to count, message me and I’ll pull together a few ideas that fit your time (and don’t waste it) 🌍✨

Mike Daymond — Your multi center holiday planning expert, why just visit one destination when the world awaits
📞 01635783453 | ✉️ [email protected] | 🌐 mikedaymond.notjusttravel.com

🐧 DID YOU KNOW?You can actually go on holiday to Antarctica? ❄️When most people think of Antarctica, they imagine scient...
28/08/2026

🐧 DID YOU KNOW?

You can actually go on holiday to Antarctica? ❄️

When most people think of Antarctica, they imagine scientists and research stations—but it's also one of the most exclusive travel experiences on Earth.

Expedition cruises take visitors through breathtaking landscapes filled with towering glaciers, enormous icebergs and wildlife found nowhere else.

You could see thousands of penguins, playful seals, humpback whales and even orcas, all in one of the world's last true wildernesses.

Unlike traditional cruises, expedition ships allow guests to step ashore and experience Antarctica up close with expert guides explaining its incredible history, wildlife and fragile ecosystem.

It's a destination that changes the way many people see our planet.

Best time to visit: November to March, during the Antarctic summer.

💡 Travel Tip: Antarctica pairs perfectly with a few days exploring Buenos Aires or Patagonia before your expedition cruise.

📞 01635 783453
📧 [email protected]
🌐 mikedaymond.notjusttravel.com

My holidays won't cost you a penny extra but take all the stress away.
All holidays are ABTA & ATOL protected.

If money was no object, would Antarctica be on your bucket list? 🐧👇

What if the journey WAS the holiday? 🚆🏔️🇨🇭Forget rushing from A to B… Switzerland is best experienced through the window...
26/08/2026

What if the journey WAS the holiday? 🚆🏔️🇨🇭

Forget rushing from A to B… Switzerland is best experienced through the window of a train.

Imagine waking up in Zurich, travelling through breathtaking Alpine scenery to St Moritz, experiencing the incredible Glacier Express, exploring Zermatt beneath the Matterhorn… and finishing in Geneva.

✨ Dramatic mountain landscapes
🚆 Iconic Swiss rail journeys
🏔️ Picture-perfect Alpine towns
🍷 Incredible food, scenery & experiences
🧳 One unforgettable multi-centre adventure

And the best part?

I can take care of the whole journey for you. Flights, hotels, rail travel, transfers and experiences — all carefully pieced together so you can simply enjoy the view.

💬 Fancy seeing Switzerland like this?

Drop Train in the comments if this would be your kind of holiday, LIKE & SHARE with someone you'd love to do it with, or message me and let's start creating your own Swiss adventure.

📞 01635 783453
📧 [email protected]
🌐 mikedaymond.notjusttravel.com

Your holiday won’t cost you a penny more than booking it yourself, but you get my expertise, support and personal service from start to finish.

🛡️ All holidays are ABTA & ATOL protected.

So, if you could take ONE Swiss train journey, which would you choose — the Glacier Express or something completely different? 🇨🇭👇

✈️ YOUR HOLIDAY SHOULD FEEL RELAXING BEFORE YOU EVEN LEAVE HOME… 🌴Ever noticed how the excitement of a holiday can somet...
25/08/2026

✈️ YOUR HOLIDAY SHOULD FEEL RELAXING BEFORE YOU EVEN LEAVE HOME… 🌴

Ever noticed how the excitement of a holiday can sometimes get buried under a mountain of “Have I remembered everything?” 🤯

📄 Passports
🧳 Packing
🚗 Transfers
🏨 Check-in
📱 Travel documents
⏰ What time do I need to be there?!

The truth is, relaxation starts before the holiday begins.

That’s where I come in. 🙌

I take care of the details, make sure you know what to expect and help everything feel organised before you even set off.

Because your countdown should be filled with excitement, not last-minute panic.

And when you book through me, you get a personal travel consultant rather than a faceless website or call centre.

✨ Bespoke holidays
✨ Handpicked experiences
✨ Expert advice
✨ Personal support from start to finish

And the best bit? My holidays won’t cost you a penny more than booking it yourself. Your holiday is also ABTA & ATOL protected.

📞 01635 783453
📧 [email protected]
🌐 mikedaymond.notjusttravel.com

💬 So, what’s the one thing that stresses you most before going on holiday? Tell me in the comments! 👇

✈️ DID YOU KNOW?The world's shortest international flight takes just 8 minutes! ⏱️Most of us have sat on a plane longer ...
21/08/2026

✈️ DID YOU KNOW?
The world's shortest international flight takes just 8 minutes! ⏱️

Most of us have sat on a plane longer than that while waiting to take off!

The flight between Anguilla and St. Maarten in the Caribbean covers just 12 miles and, with favourable winds, can take as little as 8 minutes from wheels up to wheels down.

By the time you've reached cruising altitude, you're already descending!

While it's a fun record-breaker, it's also a reminder that the Caribbean is made up of dozens of incredible islands, many of which can be easily combined into one unforgettable holiday.

Imagine spending a few days relaxing on one island before hopping across to another with a completely different atmosphere, beaches and culture.

Best time to visit: December to April offers sunshine, warm temperatures and lower humidity.

💡 Travel Tip: Island hopping is one of the best ways to experience the Caribbean. Instead of choosing just one island, why not discover two or three in one amazing trip?

📞 01635 783453
📧 [email protected]
🌐 mikedaymond.notjusttravel.com

My holidays won't cost you a penny extra but take all the stress away.
All holidays are ABTA & ATOL protected.

Would you take an 8-minute flight just to say you've done it? 🤔👇

🌴 WHAT IF YOUR NEXT HOLIDAY WASN’T JUST ONE DESTINATION… BUT THREE? ✨This week’s Wednesday Itinerary Inspiration takes u...
19/08/2026

🌴 WHAT IF YOUR NEXT HOLIDAY WASN’T JUST ONE DESTINATION… BUT THREE? ✨

This week’s Wednesday Itinerary Inspiration takes us to the magical island of Bali — with a luxurious multi-centre twist! 😍

Imagine waking up surrounded by the lush rice terraces of Ubud, relaxing in a beautiful 5-star resort in Nusa Dua, and then soaking up the atmosphere, beaches and restaurants of Seminyak.

✨ 3 stunning destinations
🏨 Handpicked 5-star resorts
🗺️ Amazing tours and experiences
✈️ Flights included
🚐 Transfers included
🌺 One incredible Bali adventure

It’s the perfect way to experience different sides of Bali rather than staying in one resort for your entire trip.

And the best part? I take care of all the planning for you. From finding the right hotels and flights to arranging the transfers and experiences, I can create a completely bespoke itinerary around exactly what you want from your holiday.

💬 Which would you choose first — Ubud, Nusa Dua or Seminyak?

If Bali has been sitting on your travel wish list, maybe it’s time to turn that dream into an itinerary… 🌴✈️

📞 01635 783453
📧 [email protected]
🌐 mikedaymond.notjusttravel.com

And remember, my holidays won’t cost you a penny more than booking it yourself, and your holiday is ABTA & ATOL protected. ✈️🔒

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