UK Travel Planning

In episode 50 of the UK Travel Planning Podcast, Tracy Collins chats with Marissa Barker and her mum, Cindy, all about their multi-generational trip around the UK.In this episode, you will learn:Where Marissa and her large family group travelled during their visit to the UKHow Marissa organised the trip for a large family group of different agesMarissa’s experience of doing an itinerary consult with Tracy and Doug How Marissa compared costs for transport and toursWhy using tour guides made the experience even better, especially for first time visitorsMarissa and Cindy’s favourite foods during the tripWhat kinds of accommodation they stayed inMarissa's number one tip for anyone planning a trip to the UK for the first timeFor further information and the full show notes for this episode visit UKTravelPlanning.com/episode-50>> Visit our shop for guides and resources to help plan your trip including our popular UK Train Travel ebookSupport the show⭐️ Need help planning your UK trip? Choose the option that works best for you: Video Reviews (available anytime) — send us your itinerary for detailed feedback. 1:1 Consultations - live Zoom session with Doug & Tracy. 🎤 Leave us a voice message via SpeakPipe ➡️ Sponsor our show by clicking here➡️ Leave us a tip by clicking hereWork With Us - Contact info@uktravelplanning.com for brand partnerships and business inquiries.Thank you ❤️ Disclaimer: Some outbound links financially benefit the podcast through affiliate programs. Using our links is a small way to support the show at no additional cost. I only endorse products, programs, and services I use and would recommend to close friends and family. Thank you for the support!

In episode 49 of the UK Travel Planning Podcast, Tracy chats with Karen from SmartStepstoAustralia.com all about flying long haul. Together they share their tips, advice and information about long-haul travel (including flying with kids). In this episode, you will learnWhat to pack, including hand luggage essentialsWhy packing cubes are so usefulHow to enjoy a comfortable flightHow to avoid jet lagApps you can use to relaxHow to be organised for your flight and trip, including paperwork and visasTips for flying with kids Planning your arrival transport and hotelFor further information and the full show notes for this episode visit UKTravelPlanning.com/episode-49>> Visit our shop for guides and resources to help plan your trip including our popular UK Train Travel ebookSupport the show⭐️ Need help planning your UK trip? Choose the option that works best for you: Video Reviews (available anytime) — send us your itinerary for detailed feedback. 1:1 Consultations - live Zoom session with Doug & Tracy. 🎤 Leave us a voice message via SpeakPipe ➡️ Sponsor our show by clicking here➡️ Leave us a tip by clicking hereWork With Us - Contact info@uktravelplanning.com for brand partnerships and business inquiries.Thank you ❤️ Disclaimer: Some outbound links financially benefit the podcast through affiliate programs. Using our links is a small way to support the show at no additional cost. I only endorse products, programs, and services I use and would recommend to close friends and family. Thank you for the support!

In this week's episode of the UK Travel Planning Podcast, Tracy Collins shares her experience of visiting the UK during the summer along with packing tips, must-see events and activities to enjoy during the warmer months.In this episode, you will learnThe advantages and disadvantages of visiting the UK in summer.What to pack for a summer trip.What things to see and do in summer.Major events taking place in summer.For further information and the full show notes for this episode visit UKTravelPlanning.com/episode-48>> Visit our shop for guides and resources to help plan your trip including our popular UK Train Travel ebookSupport the show⭐️ Need help planning your UK trip? Choose the option that works best for you: Video Reviews (available anytime) — send us your itinerary for detailed feedback. 1:1 Consultations - live Zoom session with Doug & Tracy. 🎤 Leave us a voice message via SpeakPipe ➡️ Sponsor our show by clicking here➡️ Leave us a tip by clicking hereWork With Us - Contact info@uktravelplanning.com for brand partnerships and business inquiries.Thank you ❤️ Disclaimer: Some outbound links financially benefit the podcast through affiliate programs. Using our links is a small way to support the show at no additional cost. I only endorse products, programs, and services I use and would recommend to close friends and family. Thank you for the support!

In episode 47 of the UK Travel Planning Podcast, Tracy chats with Doug to answer your top 10 frequently asked questions about travelling in the UK.In this episode, you will learn:Where to get travel planning information and adviceHow to access Wifi in the UKWhat plug adapter you will needIs tipping expected and how much to tipWhat to pack for the seasonsHow to get from the airport to your hotelHow far in advance to book things (and popular places that really need to be booked earlier)Where to stay in London, Bath, Edinburgh or YorkWhether you need to travel with cashWhether you should buy an oyster card for getting around LondonFor further information and the full show notes for this episode visit UKTravelPlanning.com/episode-47>> Visit our shop for guides and resources to help plan your trip including our popular UK Train Travel ebook.Support the show⭐️ Need help planning your UK trip? Choose the option that works best for you: Video Reviews (available anytime) — send us your itinerary for detailed feedback. 1:1 Consultations - live Zoom session with Doug & Tracy. 🎤 Leave us a voice message via SpeakPipe ➡️ Sponsor our show by clicking here➡️ Leave us a tip by clicking hereWork With Us - Contact info@uktravelplanning.com for brand partnerships and business inquiries.Thank you ❤️ Disclaimer: Some outbound links financially benefit the podcast through affiliate programs. Using our links is a small way to support the show at no additional cost. I only endorse products, programs, and services I use and would recommend to close friends and family. Thank you for the support!

In episode 46 of the UK Travel Planning Podcast, Tracy chats with Karen from Smart Steps to Australia all about visiting Harry Potter Studios in 2022 to share tips, advice and information. In this episode, you will learnGetting to Harry Potter studios – taking the Golden Tours package versus making your own way there and booking tickets independentlyHow far in advance to book ticketsWhat to spend your money on beyond your entry ticketWhere to get butterbeer and what does it taste likeThe highlights of the Studios tour Whether it’s worth getting the audio guide How long do you need at Harry Potter Studios What the shop is like at the endPlus get our tips for visiting and making the most of your tripFor further information and the full show notes for this episode visit UKTravelPlanning.com/episode-46>> Visit our shop for guides and resources to help plan your trip including our popular UK Train Travel ebook.Support the show⭐️ Need help planning your UK trip? Choose the option that works best for you: Video Reviews (available anytime) — send us your itinerary for detailed feedback. 1:1 Consultations - live Zoom session with Doug & Tracy. 🎤 Leave us a voice message via SpeakPipe ➡️ Sponsor our show by clicking here➡️ Leave us a tip by clicking hereWork With Us - Contact info@uktravelplanning.com for brand partnerships and business inquiries.Thank you ❤️ Disclaimer: Some outbound links financially benefit the podcast through affiliate programs. Using our links is a small way to support the show at no additional cost. I only endorse products, programs, and services I use and would recommend to close friends and family. Thank you for the support!

In this episode of the UK Travel Planning Podcast, the tables are turned! UK Travel Planning Founder Tracy is interviewed by her friend Karen to talk about her 2023 UK trip so far. In this episode, you will learnWhat Tracy has been up to over the last couple of weeks in the UK.How Tracy is getting around the UK.What types of accommodation Tracy has been staying in. Whether Tracy prefers using an Oyster Card or contactless.The highlights of Tracy’s trip so far.Tracy’s favourite UK foods. What’s the one thing Tracy wished she had packed.How Tracy’s ‘cash challenge’ is going (how much change does she have left from the £60 she started with?)What London is like right now (right before the coronation).For further information and the full show notes for this episode visit UKTravelPlanning.com/episode-45>> Visit our shop for guides and resources to help plan your trip including our popular UK Train Travel ebookSupport the show⭐️ Need help planning your UK trip? Choose the option that works best for you: Video Reviews (available anytime) — send us your itinerary for detailed feedback. 1:1 Consultations - live Zoom session with Doug & Tracy. 🎤 Leave us a voice message via SpeakPipe ➡️ Sponsor our show by clicking here➡️ Leave us a tip by clicking hereWork With Us - Contact info@uktravelplanning.com for brand partnerships and business inquiries.Thank you ❤️ Disclaimer: Some outbound links financially benefit the podcast through affiliate programs. Using our links is a small way to support the show at no additional cost. I only endorse products, programs, and services I use and would recommend to close friends and family. Thank you for the support!

Explore the breathtaking beauty of Cornwall through a captivating road trip. Discover essential travel tips for navigating narrow roads and busy car parks. Highlights include visits to the iconic St Michael's Mount, the Minack Theatre, and the enchanting Lost Gardens of Heligan. Enjoy delightful anecdotes about local cuisine and scenic train journeys. Uncover secrets to planning your adventure, including the importance of booking in advance. Join the adventure through picturesque towns and stunning landscapes!

In episode 43 of the UK Travel Planning Podcast, Tracy and Doug Collins, Founders of UK Travel Planning, cover the top 15 questions they get asked about travelling by train in the UK.  In this episode, you will learnHow do I get from Heathrow airport by train to Kings Cross railway station?How much time do I need to allow from landing at Heathrow airport to booking a train from Kings Cross to Edinburgh?How soon in advance do I need to buy train tickets?What is the difference between the Advance and Anytime train tickets?What websites are best to buy train tickets on?Are train tickets refundable?Do I have to have a seat reservation or can I just turn up for a train? Can you reserve specific seats on a train?Do train tickets sell out? Is a Britrail or the Global Eurail train pass worth it and how do I reserve seats if I have a pass?What are split train tickets?What are the National Railcards? What age does a child fare become an adult fare?How much luggage can I take on board a train?Do you have any recommended UK Rail itineraries Do you have any information about the Eurostar service and the Caledonian sleeper?For further information and the full show notes for this episode visit UKTravelPlanning.com/episode-43>> Visit our shop for guides and resources to help plan your trip including our popular UK Train Travel ebook.Support the show⭐️ Need help planning your UK trip? Choose the option that works best for you: Video Reviews (available anytime) — send us your itinerary for detailed feedback. 1:1 Consultations - live Zoom session with Doug & Tracy. 🎤 Leave us a voice message via SpeakPipe ➡️ Sponsor our show by clicking here➡️ Leave us a tip by clicking hereWork With Us - Contact info@uktravelplanning.com for brand partnerships and business inquiries.Thank you ❤️ Disclaimer: Some outbound links financially benefit the podcast through affiliate programs. Using our links is a small way to support the show at no additional cost. I only endorse products, programs, and services I use and would recommend to close friends and family. Thank you for the support!

In episode 42 of the UK Travel Planning Podcast, we chat again with Sally-Ann who co-founded tour company North Coast Explorer Tours with her husband, Robert. We talk about their favourite places for scenery, history, food, wildlife and beaches in Far North Scotland.In this episode, you will learn:Sally-Ann and her husband Robert’s favourite places in Far North Scotland for scenery, history, food, wildlife and beaches.Hidden places you might miss if you didn’t know they were thereWorthwhile places to visit that often aren’t on people’s travel itinerariesPersonalised recommendations from a localFor further information and the full show notes for this episode visit UKTravelPlanning.com/episode-42>> Visit our shop for guides and resources to help plan your trip including our popular UK Train Travel ebook.Support the show⭐️ Need help planning your UK trip? Choose the option that works best for you: Video Reviews (available anytime) — send us your itinerary for detailed feedback. 1:1 Consultations - live Zoom session with Doug & Tracy. 🎤 Leave us a voice message via SpeakPipe ➡️ Sponsor our show by clicking here➡️ Leave us a tip by clicking hereWork With Us - Contact info@uktravelplanning.com for brand partnerships and business inquiries.Thank you ❤️ Disclaimer: Some outbound links financially benefit the podcast through affiliate programs. Using our links is a small way to support the show at no additional cost. I only endorse products, programs, and services I use and would recommend to close friends and family. Thank you for the support!

In episode 41 Tracy chats to John Coupland from John England Tours about his private medieval day tours in South East England. In this episode, you will learnMedieval day tours available in the South East of EnglandLesser known medieval attractions worth visitingWhich historic sites you can combine in a day tourThe benefits of taking a private day tourHow day tours can be multigenerational and can suit all age groupsFor further information and the full show notes for this episode visit UKTravelPlanning.com/episode-41>> Visit our shop for guides and resources to help plan your trip including our popular UK Train Travel ebook.Support the show⭐️ Need help planning your UK trip? Choose the option that works best for you: Video Reviews (available anytime) — send us your itinerary for detailed feedback. 1:1 Consultations - live Zoom session with Doug & Tracy. 🎤 Leave us a voice message via SpeakPipe ➡️ Sponsor our show by clicking here➡️ Leave us a tip by clicking hereWork With Us - Contact info@uktravelplanning.com for brand partnerships and business inquiries.Thank you ❤️ Disclaimer: Some outbound links financially benefit the podcast through affiliate programs. Using our links is a small way to support the show at no additional cost. I only endorse products, programs, and services I use and would recommend to close friends and family. Thank you for the support!