Charlie Dyson - Travel Counsellor

My 11 years of experience in the travel industry has taught me that providing a high standard of personal service can never be undervalued. My own passion for travel extends to ensuring that your holidays are as memorable as possible. I know how precious your time can be and how important a holiday is and that is why I will take full responsibility to ensure that your holiday runs seamlessly from the booking stage right through to your return.

With access to flights, hotels and experiences worldwide I am able to provide a one-stop shop service for your whole holiday including a full concierge service booking excursions, event tickets, and restaurant reservations. Whether it is a complex tailor-made itinerary, a cultural city break, a relaxing beach holiday or a once in a lifetime trip, I have the destination knowledge and a huge network of contacts that will allow me to meet your needs and exceed your expectations. The travel bug took hold when I travelled extensively through Asia and South America in my early twenties and my passion for exploring the world has continued to grow stronger ever since. I have also been fortunate to visit and explore a large number of destinations during my career in the travel industry. This first-hand knowledge will allow me to provide you with the best advice based on your requirements.

Whatever your holiday needs I'm here to help you, so simply give me a call or send me an email with your contact details on and I can get things started for you:

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Florence has to be one of my favourite cities in Europe. The combination of fantastic food, unrivalled art galleries, and a wonderful setting on the River Arno surrounded by the Tuscan countryside make it the ideal place for a short city break. My wife and I chose Florence to celebrate our wedding anniversary and it was perfect. We stayed in the excellent 5 star Hotel Relais Santa Croce right in the heart of Florence which made exploring the city easy. This elegant hotel is housed in an 18th Century palazzo and the rooms are stylishly designed with a mixture of classic and contemporary furnishings. They have a fantastic fine dining restaurant which we dined at on our first night and it is the ideal place to celebrate a special occasion. We spent our time in Florence sightseeing; visiting the excellent museums and galleries, including the vast Uffizi Gallery and the Accademia Gallery where Michelangelo’s breathtaking statue of David is displayed. We of course managed to squeeze some shopping time in. Florence is one of the best places to buy leather goods and Sarah was able to buy a new handbag from one the leather shops near the famous Ponte Vecchio bridge. Early evening we climbed the steep steps up to the Piazzale Michelangelo, which is the ideal place to sit with a cold beer or an Aperol Spritz, and watch the sunset. The views of Florence below are stunning. Having dined in the hotel’s restaurant on our first night we wanted to try some of the local cuisine and one of my favourite restaurants in Florence is the lovely Trattoria Del Fagioli, a wonderful local restaurant that feels like you are stepping back in time. The menu is ever changing based on seasonal produce and the owner will happily make recommendations for you. We skipped dessert in the restaurant and headed to Gelateria della Passera for some of the best ice cream I’ve ever had. 2 nights in Florence isn’t quite enough so I’m already planning our next trip and next time we will definitely find time to squeeze in a tour out to the Chianti wine region to wander amongst the vineyards and sample a glass or two! Please do contact me to organise your next trip to Florence. I will be able to recommend the best hotels, restaurants and can also organise fast-track entrance tickets to all the museums.