Katie Guinan - Travel Counsellor

Katie Guinan - Travel Counsellor Independent Travel Consultant based in West Lothian, Scotland with Travel Counsellors.

Turning your travel dreams into cherished memories with care, creativity and dedication from the minute you make that enquiry to when you return home.

09/09/2026

Malta is so popular this year and it is easy to see why 🇲🇹

Golden cities glowing in the sunset, clear blue coves perfect for swimming, and long lazy lunches by the harbour… this is island life at its best. Explore Valletta and Mdina, sail around Comino or scuba dive into turquoise water, then finish the day with amazing food and local wine 🍷

Whether it is a quick sunshine escape, an underwater adventure, family holiday or a romantic break, I can tailor a Malta trip just for you ✨

Message me to start planning your Malta escape.

Monday moods in Kumano Sanza 🌿⛩️Dreaming of slow paths, ancient shrines and mossy forest trails instead of inboxes and ...
07/09/2026

Monday moods in Kumano Sanza 🌿⛩️

Dreaming of slow paths, ancient shrines and mossy forest trails instead of inboxes and to‑do lists. The sacred Kumano Kodo routes in Japan’s Kumano Sanza region are all about gentle walking, hot spring soaks and quiet temple stays: the perfect reset for a busy mind.

If a pilgrimage‑style escape with beautiful scenery and Japanese hospitality sounds like your kind of Monday mood, I would love to help you plan it.

04/09/2026

Rail is hot right now and it is one of the biggest travel trends I am seeing with my 2026 enquiries 🚆✨ Think slower, greener journeys with instant scenery and no airport stress 🌱🏔️

One of the most popular destinations to explore by rail is Japan 🇯🇵

Watch Japan unfold through your window: sleek bullet trains, quiet countryside and those unforgettable glimpses of Mount Fuji. This is one of the world’s great rail journeys, and I can plan every connection, seat reservation and stop for you so all you have to do is sit back and enjoy the view 🙌

Lose-the-airport, keep-the-adventure. From sun‑kissed Provence and the chic Riviera, to storybook Central Europe, Norway...
02/09/2026

Lose-the-airport, keep-the-adventure. From sun‑kissed Provence and the chic Riviera, to storybook Central Europe, Norway’s most dramatic fjord railway and the timeless glamour of Belmond, these are my top 5 unmissable rail journeys for 2025 and beyond. Which route would you love to ride first?

Berlin is that rare city break that feels edgy and effortless at the same time 🇩🇪✨Think bohemian neighbourhoods and cool...
31/08/2026

Berlin is that rare city break that feels edgy and effortless at the same time 🇩🇪✨

Think bohemian neighbourhoods and cool cafés, bold street art and big galleries, plus powerful history woven into every corner. From traces of the Soviet era and the Berlin Wall to glassy modern landmarks and buzzing nightlife, it is a city of contrasts that just works.

Perfect for a long weekend of wandering, people‑watching and soaking up that northern European sparkle ✨☕️

30/08/2026

Happy World Beach Day! 🏖️

A few favourite beaches from my travels in the last 12 months 😍

From Iceland’s dramatic black sands 🇮🇸 to the coves of Costa Brava 🇪🇸, sunny Rhodes 🇬🇷, Fort Myers Beach in Florida 🇺🇸, and Scotland’s Dakota Beach and South Queensferry 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 each is beautiful in its own way.

The perfect beach depends on the holiday. Wild scenery, hidden coves, or warm sunshine and a place to relax ☀️

Which would you choose? 👇

Dreaming about a Disneyland® Paris holiday?Arrivals for April 2027 onwards on sale soon…Contact me to register your inte...
29/08/2026

Dreaming about a Disneyland® Paris holiday?
Arrivals for April 2027 onwards on sale soon…
Contact me to register your interest.

27/08/2026

🚢❤️ it’s official! I am no longer a virgin Virgin Sailor 🙊 ?

After stepping onboard Valiant Lady, I can officially translate the Virgin lingo… because this definitely isn’t your average cruise. 😏

🍸 The Den: late-night drinks
🖋️ Squid Ink: onboard tattoos
🍦 Lick Me Till… Ice Cream. Yes really! 😂
🪩 The Manor: seriously cool nightlife
🌮 The Galley: street-food-style dining
⚓ Sailor Services: guest services, Virgin-style

You’re not a passenger here… you’re a Sailor. 😉

Adults-only, playful and refreshingly different.

Virgin-curious? Come and have a chat with me. 🚢🍸😎



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Stress less, ski more ⛷❄️Family ski trips do not have to be full of queues, meltdowns and tired little legs. With a bit ...
26/08/2026

Stress less, ski more ⛷❄️

Family ski trips do not have to be full of queues, meltdowns and tired little legs. With a bit of smart planning you can:

✨ Avoid exhausting journeys with sensible flights, transfers and easy access on and off the ski area
✨ Pick resorts and rooms that actually work with nap times, ski school and early nights
✨ Match the resort to your family’s ski style, from tiny first‑timers to fearless teens and long‑lunch parents
✨ Line up lessons, hire, passes and buses around your routine so your days just flow

A few simple choices can turn “surviving the slopes” into making the happiest snowy memories together.

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Did you know I work with some of the best suppliers in the industry… and this one is right at the top of my list?Enjoy £...
25/08/2026

Did you know I work with some of the best suppliers in the industry… and this one is right at the top of my list?

Enjoy £1,000 off when you travel with a companion on any of our remaining 2026 InsideJapan group tours when you book by 30 September.

InsideJapan is one of my favourite partners for both escorted group travel and tailor‑made, in‑destination support. Their customer service is outstanding, with dedicated teams based in the UK and in Japan to look after you every step of the way, from planning your route to help on the ground once you arrive.

If Japan is on your wish list for 2026 and you would like to take advantage of this saving, contact me today to start planning.

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