Kerry O'Connell at Hays Travel - Personal Travel Consultant

14/10/2026

When the cruise enquiries are coming in thick and fast it’s time for the Laptop, a sun lounger and the Oslo Sun getting ready to set sail!

12/10/2026

12/10/2026

When you actually have to do some work so you can book your next trip!

12/10/2026

✈️ BREAKFAST AT HOME, DINNER IN EUROPE?! 🌍

Fancy doing something a little different?

How about hopping on a plane for a day trip to a European city? No hotels, no suitcases, no annual leave for a whole week!

🇳🇱 Amsterdam – Explore the canals and quirky streets

🇮🇪 Dublin – Enjoy a Guinness and some Irish hospitality

🇪🇸 Barcelona – Tapas, sunshine and sightseeing

🇫🇷 Paris – Croissants, shopping and a little romance

🇨🇿 Prague – Beautiful architecture and magical Christmas markets

🎄 Christmas shopping?
🥂 A special birthday treat?
🛍️ A cheeky shopping trip?
🌍 Or just because you fancy an adventure?

💷 Day trips from just £85pp!

✈️ Various departure airports and dates available.

Just tell me where you’d love to go, your preferred dates and departure airport, and I’ll see what I can find!

I can even suggest an activity to make the most of your day.

📩 Message me to start planning your mini adventure!

Prices are subject to live availability and may change. Activities are optional and may cost extra.
Operator: Wonky Sheep Travel

12/10/2026

Morning Stavanger!

10/10/2026

✈️ TRAVEL LESSONS I’VE LEARNT SO YOU DON’T HAVE TO… 📢

#7 - Pay attention to the airport announcements… and NOT for the reason you think! 😂

I was flying home solo from Orlando to Manchester.

I’d managed to book myself in Upper Class - thank you very much, air miles! 🙌

The lounge was full, so instead of enjoying a nice pre-flight drink and snack, I was sat at the gate sulking. 😂

Then an announcement comes over…

“Could passenger Kerry O’Connell please make themselves known to the gate agent?”

Oh no.

WHAT HAVE I DONE?! 😳

Why do you immediately assume you're in trouble when they call your name at an airport?!

Off I go to the desk, slightly concerned about what was waiting for me.

The gate agent tells me they have a favour to ask.

Hmmmmmm…

There was a malfunction with one of the Upper Class seats.

And because I was the only solo traveller in Upper Class, would I consider moving to a Premium seat instead?

Before I could even begin to look horrified, she told me what they'd give me in return…

A FREE UPPER CLASS RETURN FLIGHT.

ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD. 😳✈️

Okay.

NOW YOU HAVE MY ATTENTION. 😂

I asked her to give me a minute to think about it.

Because I'd REALLY been looking forward to that lie-flat bed and snoozing my way across the Atlantic.

But come on…

One night without my lovely flat bed…

Versus a FREE Upper Class return flight anywhere in the world?!

There was only one sensible answer.

DEAL. 🤝😂

They asked me to wait at the gate while check-in finished and said they'd come back to me with my new boarding pass and get everything organised.

So I waited…

And waited…

And then discovered that two passengers were delayed on a connecting flight and weren't going to make ours.

Which meant…

They didn't need my seat after all. 😭😂

So unfortunately, no free Upper Class trip anywhere in the world for me!

I kept my original seat, boarded the flight and got the lovely lie-flat snooze home I'd originally been looking forward to.

Although I'm not entirely sure it compensated for the imaginary free holiday I'd already started planning in my head. 😂

📢 LESSON LEARNT:

LISTEN TO THOSE AIRPORT ANNOUNCEMENTS!

Obviously they're important for gate changes, boarding information and all the sensible stuff…

But sometimes hearing your name over the tannoy doesn't mean you've done something wrong.

Occasionally, somebody might just be trying to offer you a free Upper Class flight anywhere in the world. 😂✈️

And yes…

If they ever make THAT announcement again, I'll be at the desk before they've finished saying “Kerry”. 😂😂

10/10/2026

Does anyone else never eat breakfast at home, but as soon as you are in a hotel it’s a 3 course meal for breakfast!

10/10/2026

☀️🇪🇬 21 NIGHTS IN EGYPT FROM JUST £929PP! 🇪🇬☀️

3 whole weeks of sunshine, relaxation and All Inclusive bliss! 🍹🌴

Fed up with cold, dark January days? Why not swap the British winter for 21 nights soaking up the sunshine in beautiful Hurghada? 😍

🏨 The Grand Resort, Hurghada

Imagine three whole weeks with no cooking, no cleaning and no rushing around. Just sunshine, swimming pools and cocktails! 🍹

✨ WHAT'S INCLUDED?

✈️ Return UK flights
🏖️ 21 nights All Inclusive
🧳 20kg luggage allowance
🚐 Shared airport transfers
😴 FREE late checkout
👫 Based on 2 adults sharing

💰 JANUARY 2027 DEPARTURES

✈️ London Gatwick – 11 Jan | £929pp
✈️ Manchester – 14 Jan | £978pp
✈️ Birmingham – 10 Jan | £995pp
✈️ Glasgow – 9 Jan | £995pp
✈️ Liverpool – 10 Jan | £1,008pp
✈️ Belfast International – 12 Jan | £1,049pp
✈️ Bristol – 14 Jan | £1,055pp

🌴 WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT!

💦 Gorgeous lagoon-style swimming pools
🍽️ A choice of restaurants and bars
🎶 Daytime activities and evening entertainment
☀️ Plenty of time to relax and recharge

And with 21 nights to enjoy, there's absolutely no need to rush. Unpack your suitcase, find your favourite sun lounger and settle into holiday mode! 😎

💛 Three weeks of Egyptian sunshine for less than £1,000pp from selected airports? That's a pretty tempting way to escape the winter blues!

📩 Fancy swapping your winter coat for your swimwear? Drop me a message for more details or a personalised quote!

✨ Prices are per person based on 2 adults sharing. Subject to availability and change at the time of booking.

🇪🇬 Holiday supplied by Red Sea Holidays.

09/10/2026

First time watching the Lycett Arms show on Channel 4 - knew I knew him from somewhere!