Based in Dubai

Angela Sharp

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“Once a year, go someplace you’ve never been before” – Dalai Lama

Travel is in my DNA - it's my passion & has been my life for over 20 years! Making memories to last a lifetime for my customer is what drives me – whether it’s a short break, the annual family holiday or that dream trip of a lifetime, I will help you plan & build the perfect tailormade, personalised package just for you.

Maybe you already know where you want to go & what you want to do when you get there – I can find the best package to fit your requirements. Or you simply need some inspiration to help decide where to go next – I can help you explore the many options that perhaps remain undiscovered to you & just need a touch of my personalized packaging to build that perfect itinerary. You are possibly like me & already planning your next few trips before you’ve even returned from this one! The customer experience is my highest priority so you can be confident that I will be there for you every step of the journey.

I've been blessed to work for an airline with such an extensive network that allowed me to reach so many places – I’ve have been to more than 70 countries around the world & love sharing stories of the memories I have from each place I’ve visited to inspire others to travel, so perhaps one of my blogs might inspire your next adventure. I love to share my experiences & the knowledge I’ve built from my travels – places maybe you never even thought of visiting. I'm a strong believer that the world is big enough for us to keep exploring new places (of course responsibly & sustainably) & always try to find something special by which to remember each destination that becomes talking points for years to come ……maybe you fancy trying one of these ideas for your next holiday:-

*Paragliding on arrival into Zighy Bay
*Watching the Northern Lights dance across the Icelandic skies
*Peacefully watching the sunrise at Angkor Wat
*Nibbling on stinky tofu at the street markets of Taipei
*Canoeing across a hippo-infested lake in Kenya to reach a walking safari
*Tangoing in the streets of Buenos Aires
*Landing by helicopter on the top of the Franz Josef Glacier in New Zealand

With my first-hand knowledge of some of the world’s best destinations, hotels & resorts, I am ready to build your bespoke itinerary. Being a Travel Counsellor means I provide fully personalized service & personal point of contact every step of the journey. I very much look forward to helping you realise your dream & building that next amazing adventure, just for you.

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My Blog

I absolutely live and breathe travel and I love to write about my experiences! Please take a look through my posts - you might find your own holiday inspiration.

Birds, beaches & orangutans

27 August 2020

My husband & I had been to Malaysia “pre-children” & had enjoyed a wonderful two-centre holiday in Kuala Lumpar & Borneo – lots of shopping & sightseeing in the buzz of KL followed by a magical encounter with the orangutans in the rainforests in Borneo. But now we were back almost 10 years later & this time we had not only our little munchkin in tow, we had brought along moral support in our friends who also had young kids! So this trip to Malaysia was going to be a very different affair! We decided with the flight schedules from Dubai, we would spend 2 nights in KL upon arrival to get the kids settled – this seemed to work well. We had chosen a beautiful hotel in the centre of the city & found some lovely night markets nearby to stroll about with plenty of opportunity to tickle the taste buds with the various Asian delights. The next day, we revisited the KL Bird Park which delighted even more on this visit with the fabulous reaction from the young children’s faces at all the colourful birds flying freely around them. On the recommendation of a colleague, we had chosen to spend the majority of our trip at Pangkor Laut Island – a 4-5hr drive from KL which passed very quickly as we travelled through local towns & villages. The speedboat ride across from the mainland was very well handled with resort check-in & luggage concierge completed before we boarded the boat……and then we arrived on this idyllic island. A very large island at that – it required a minibus to transport us to the beaches on the other side of the island (across a mountain!) & to some of the restaurants but everything we needed was there. The resort was well-catered for families with plenty of pools to choose from but we chose to spend most of our time at the beach which was so peaceful & calm, it seemed wrong to miss this in such a great setting (plus we’d never have had the entertainment of the wild boar racing through each day looking for food!). And so for the next 5 days we simply chilled at the beach, the kids playing happily in the sand & the sea whilst we refreshed & rejuvenated from the crazy life that is Dubai! Going on holiday with kids wasn’t so bad after all………….

An escape to the Greek Islands

06 September 2020

As a Brit, I had a stereotypical view from my childhood holidays of Greece being your bucket & spade, mass holidaymaker destination………however my non-British husband was determined to make me see otherwise! Taking advantage of the week-long Eid holidays in Dubai, we decided to explore Athens for a couple of days before heading off to one of the lesser-known islands for a more relaxing break. We arrived in Athens late in the evening so decided to make the most of the next day exploring all the famous sites – luckily the queues were not too bad & the weather was very pleasant so hiking up & down historical sites from thousands of years ago was not too arduous (even if we had to leave the buggy/stroller at the entrance for our toddler!). We also decided to venture 20 minutes outside of the city centre, to a very pretty suburb on the outskirts of Athens – Glifada – to visit a relative who now lived there. It was super peaceful, on the coast with a gentle breeze & we whiled away an entire afternoon in a wonderful fresh seafood restaurant, sipping on bubbles that didn’t break the bank as it would have done had we remained in “tourist-ville” back in the centre of Athens! Definitely worth the taxi ride for an escape from the city. Then it was onto the next part of our Greek adventure. We headed back to the airport for the short 45-minute flight to the small, relatively untouched island of Paros – many Greeks have holiday homes there and the mass tourist market seems to have missed this pretty little location. Whilst it was only the start of the tourist season, it was often like we were the only ones on the island! Hiring a car on Paros was a must (as suggested by a Greek colleague) – we didn’t see a single taxi in 6 days on the island! We had chosen to stay at Summer Senses, a rather lovely boutique hotel that had only opened that season so was very peaceful & well placed to explore the island – it was also close to some amazing little eateries that served fantastic lunch & snack options, frequented by a lot of the local islanders too. We’d been advised that it was a must to explore the island whilst there & hiring the car made sense to do this – there were so many different little places to visit & each offered something different. We spent almost a whole day exploring the north of the island with the highlight being Naousa – a cute little harbour with some amazing tiny restaurants & shops scattered throughout small lanes around the coastline. Whilst we chose not to take the 2hr high-speed ferry to Santorini for a day trip, we were not disappointed with a visit to Lefkes in the centre of the island for a nice little stroll which looked much like a “little Santorini” – very cute! Instead, we chose a day trip to Antiparos – a 30-mins ferry ride, a world away from everywhere else. We drove around the tiny island, stopping for lunch at another fantastic seafood restaurant, simply taking in the views & watching the world pass by. Other options for day trips (we know friends have done from Paros) are to Mykonos, just an hour away & Naxos, a mere 30 mins by ferry. Our last day was spent at Santa Maria beach – a secluded, peaceful stretch of sand tucked away with a fab little restaurant/bar to grab more lunchtime treats - a true hidden cove! Away from the party scenes of the larger islands (that I frequented many moons ago!), the smaller Greek islands have this magical way of captivating you & removing you from real-life for a moment…………. something I would recommend from time to time!

My customer stories

Sent by Jon & Becky R

Angela is our trusted advisor and partner for whenever we are booking travel or holidays - we have recommended Angela to several friends because of her first class service and support

Sent by Sarah L

Extremely helpful, knowledgeable, quick to respond always. Very professional!

Sent by NF J

It was super easy to arrange a memorable 10 year old birthday staycation for my daughter. From the balloons and cake on arrival to the club service and the treats all provided it was seamless. Thank you Angela! I would highly recommend her.

Sent by Deniz A

Travel planning with Angela is a very enjoyable, effortless experience. She takes the time to really get to know the person, the family and their preferences. She has vast knowledge and is always ready to answer any questions you may have.

Sent by Yosra Saleh

It was my first time booking a travel through a Travel Counsellor as I always booked my own trips. My experience was excellent with both planning and travelling, the thing I most appreciated about Angela's service was that she followed me every step of the way, provided advice on travel requirements during Covid-19 and continued checking in with me throughout the trip. I travel alone with a small child and never felt alone thanks to Angela...I will definitely be booking my future trips with Angela.

Sent by Florian W

Working with Angela was just impeccable - I booked the trip with the family to Dubai on the same day - lets say less than 24 hours before departure and she made it happen. Angela gave very good recommendations, achieved great deals and is a very competent Lady. I can only recommend her. Thank you

Sent by Nuria Gallagher

Angela has helped us with 3 trips now, she’s listening to our requests, and identified a number of options, all being excellent. The communication process is always easy and prompt. I’ve also recommended Angela to friends and I know she has delivered to them the same excellent service.

Sent by Adam Webster

Usually, someone who likes to book and arrange my own holidays Angela was recommended by a work colleague and man am I glad she was! Angela has a great knowledge of the travel industry and locations and was able to provide plenty of options based on my needs. Booking for a surprise trip Angela was able to take the hassle away and came back within a day or so with numerous options to choose from, something I am sure would have aged me. Available to chat on calls, Email and WhatsApp, Angela was so attentive to make sure we made the best choice. With us through the full trip ensuring we had all our documents, flight details and transfers and even going the extra mile to make arrangements at the resort! 5* resort and a 5*testimonial, I'm not sure I can ever see myself ever planning a foreign holiday again. I cannot thank or recommend Angela enough!

Sent by Ben McBride

Absolutely amazing service from Angela, really took care of us and went over and above on every request! We will definitely use her services again and look forward to booking our next trip away.

Sent by Allison Custins

Angela was a fantastic help booking my recent holiday to the Maldives. She provided a number of suitable options and managed to book the whole trip 2 days before departure. By having Angela's support meant I could get on with dealing with the other pre holiday prep without any worry. Thank you, Angela. I will definitely be in contact when I'm booking my next trip.

Sent by Joanna C

Just wanted to say, thank you so so much for arranging this all and being so efficient! I have never dealt with anyone so on the ball! So this has been an amazing experience!!

Sent by Annabelle Wilson

From start to finish, Angela was always on hand to help with our booking to the Maldives. We had no clue where to begin with resorts, so she sent us all the options within our budget and we were so happy with the one we chose. She was so helpful with booking the travel insurance for us, and reminding us to complete all the necessary forms for travel - which we would never have known about. Angela also reminded me that my son's passport is due for renewal - where would i be without her?! Would highly recommend Angela for any travel bookings. She made our lives so much easier - especially with travel rules constantly changing. She is on top of it all. Thank you Angela!!

Sent by Peter Newman

Angela was so quick to help me with my travel neds during the trying times of COVID. Angela was very supportive and professional in helping me to get travel insurance.

Sent by Alex Lee

A huge thank you to Angela for curating our special family staycation in Dubai! I think Angela knows just about everything there is to know about hotels and travel. I was very impressed at her efficiency in narrowing down our options, making the entire booking and payments process effortless. I will definitely book with Angela again, and will certainly recommend her to my friends! Thanks Angela A

Sent by Ayesha Ali

Thank you Angela for arranging an awesome staycation for our family.. it was a fantastic experience with you,got a great deal,the check in was smooth,got the interconnecting rooms as requested. So,overall it was just superb!

Sent by Esra B

Thanks Angela for planning our much needed staycation! We greatly appreciated your gentle coaching to help us navigate our conflicting desires and ultimately help us find a great break (Anantara The Palm). As someone who likes to travel, I'm always surprised and impressed by your depth of knowledge across geographies, vacation types and even the specific nuances of the hotels themselves! Was a delight working with you and look forward to your help on our next adventure!