Based In Dubai

Sophie Anchan

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Bonjour!
I'm your personal French Travel Counsellor with a lifelong love for travel and exploration. Having lived abroad since childhood, I've had the privilege of travelling across the globe alongside my family in South America, Africa, Asia and Europe.

My passion for food and hospitality led me to work in luxury properties across Asia, Europe, and Dubai. It has provided me with a wealth of knowledge and extensive travel experience. I strive to find the properties that fit my client's needs because "one bed doesn't fit all".

Beyond my travel expertise, I find solace in running long-distance races and indulging in various sports and adventures. However, here's a quirky titbit about me - I'm not exactly fond of insects, especially when they decide to join me in my hotel room during a holiday!

I don't just deliver a product but rather a tailor made an experience, to your needs. I'm here to share my extensive knowledge and experiences, all in the pursuit of bringing a smile to your face. I'm eager to hear about your travels and can't wait to relive your adventures through your photos.

With me your experience is personal and tailor made. I am always just a phone call away. Let's embark on this journey together!

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My customer stories

Sent by Dharti Raja

Mumbai 24/03/2025

It was a perfect trip for us . The property and room suggested by Sophie was perfect for us with kids. Every minute details were looked into and considered and thats why we had the best time when we were there. Cant wait for our summer holidays to be planned by Sophie :))

Sent by Emma De La Mare

Dubai 02/03/2025

Sophie has been excellent. Listened to our needs and responded with fantastic options. Always very fast to respond to any questions. We feel totally looked after. Thank you!

Sent by Kapil Sharma

Bahamas 05/02/2025

Is there a way to score 11? We haven’t even taken our trip yet and Sophie has been an amazing professional and has contributed to planning our special trip with a strong focus on location, hotel and provided the best service - we are so excited for our trip and will always use Sophie in the future!

Sent by Karri Suzanne

Dubai 28/01/2025

The best in the business...... Sophie is amazing. She goes the extra mile in every way and is on hand throughout the process from the initial call and throughout your vacation. Sophie has this great skill of finding exactly what you want and what will suit your family, whilst also making sure its luxurious and in budget. We are so happy with the service she provides, as soon as we came back from our December trip we asked her to arrange our next vacation. Sophie has transformed the holiday booking process for us, she is a great communicator, always quick to respond and really cares about the clients. We are excited for our next trip with her.

Sent by Laura Laugier

Dubai 21/05/2024

Initially I thought using this service would have been an extra cost I couldn't afford. Sophie actually bettered the offer I had in hand. She became a resource I could not afford to not have. Her mandate was to help make the stay for the one day off I had with my special needs son and his dad in special location that was value for money. She blew me and my husband (executive ex-hoteliers) out of the water. I've shared her contacts with at least 2 dear friends. And we will be back to travel to Germany in July.

Sent by Patrizia Tenconi

Dubai 18/03/2024

Sophie is very knowledgeable and attentive to the customer's specific needs. She helped us planning the right vacation, found us the best solutions for flights, hotels, transfers and went above and beyond when issues arised to ensure our experience was as smooth as possible. She was always available and ready to help, we really recommend her.

Sent by Agopigue Emirian

Paris 24/02/2024

Nous tenons à remercier Sophie pour ces compétences professionnelles suite à nos voyages dans différents pays d Asie. Nous avons eu un service remarquable tant au niveau du programme et suivi de Sophie, au jour le jour, de la bonne marche de notre voyage. Encore merci Jacqueline &Alain

Sent by Stacey Franklin

Dubai 24/02/2024

When I first started planning my Maldives trip I was so overwhelmed with all of the choices. Sophie made things so much easier by getting to know us and our preferences and finding the perfect resort to suit us which was absolute paradise. She made sure everything was arranged and booked in advance so we got to experience all of the restaurants and activities on the resort including a private dinner and a floating breakfast. We had an amazing holiday and it’s all thanks to Sophie for her detailed planning.

Sent by Giuseppe Sibilla

Vercelli, Italy 21/01/2024

Sophie delivered outstanding service. My whole booking process was easy and she answered all my queries promptly which enhanced my experience, ensuring a smooth transition from my arrival to my accommodations at The Marriot. I’ll definitely be booking with Sophie again in the future.

Sent by Allwyn Almeida

Dubai 17/01/2024

Exceptional Travel Planning by Sophie I am writing to express my sincere appreciation for the outstanding travel planning services provided by Sophie, my dedicated travel counselor. Sophie has gone above and beyond. A few examples of this: - Sending me the updated baggage tag receipts once I have checked in, while she was in different time zone. - Co-ordinating with the hotel in USA while she is based in Dubai when there was some payment issue at Check in (night check in). All I had to do was drop her a WhatsApp message and by the next morning all was sorted. From the initial stages of discussing my preferences and interests to the meticulous planning of each leg of my journey, Sophie has demonstrated a level of expertise and dedication that is truly commendable. Her attention to detail, and thorough understanding of my travel requirements have made this planning process not only seamless but also incredibly enjoyable. With a hospitality background, Sophie commitment to ensuring that every aspect of my trip aligns is a classic example “Once a Hotelier, always One”, guess I just made this up ??. Beyond her professional competence, Sophie has also been a pleasure to work with. Her friendly demeanor, prompt communication, and willingness to accommodate my requests have made the entire planning process a delight. I genuinely appreciate the level of personalized service she provides, making me feel like a valued client. I look forward to embarking on many more trips, not just in 2024 but in the future. Thank you, Sophie. Warm regards, Allwyn Almeida Director of Projects – La Tavola SRL

Sent by Anonymous Marjolein

Dubai 08/01/2024

Bonjour Sophie, nous sommes arrivés hier à la maison. Encore mille mercis pour votre magnifique travail. Nos vacances étaient incroyables ?? Que de bons souvenirs. Très belle journée et à très vite

Sent by Irene Hayes

Dubai 06/11/2023

It was an excellent staycation. Sophie took care of everything, nothing was too much trouble, even with my last minute request to change to a dog friendly room (when I decided to bring my elderly Golden Retriever - Charlie along for a mini holiday also). A few simple clicks and everything was booked and arranged. Will definitely use Sophie again when looking at vacations and staycations again. Great value and she took the time to get the best rate for me. Have lived in Dubai for 17 years and had never been to Hatta. The hotel was great, very friendly helpful staff and the rooms were very nice. F&B was also nice and lots of activities in Hatta Fort that guests can participate in. Would highly recommend it! Thanks Sophie and Hatta Fort for a lovely staycation

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.

Our Tanzanian adventures

23 September 2024

Off we were, during the last spring break, geared up to explore Tanzania. We flew Emirates from Dubai to Nairobi (Kenya) where we had a connective flight with Kenya Airways from Nairobi to Arusha, which never took off…. Long story short, we ended up crossing the border by car and reached Tanzania a day later than scheduled but thank goodness I am a Travel Counsellor and could us sorted within a

Sri Lanka the “Pearl of the Orient”

23 January 2024

With my husband being from India, it took me over 13 years after having lived in the UAE to persuade him to give Sri Lanka a go…the fear was that it would be very similar than his home country and with so many other destinations easily accessible from the region, we always put it at the bottom of the list... In 2022, we finally went during the Easter break when our daughters were 5 and 7

My tips to make travelling with young children easier

08 November 2023

1. Choose you destination carefully. It seems like such a basic tip, but it is maybe the most overlooked one. Destinations that are appalling to you as a parent will most probably not be to your children. It is also crucial to not rely on what people say or what social media promotes. Your family is unique and that’s why, speaking to a Travel Counsellor about what you like to do in your spare t

Why you should keep travelling with young children?

23 October 2023

Well I believe having young children and travelling are not incompatible…I dare to say it is essential for the family bonding and the wellbeing of EVERYONE. Yes, travelling has been part of my life since I was two years old so I can say I fell into the cauldron young. I, personally, see travelling as an amazing way for the family to bond through discovery, discomfort (yes you read well), adventu

Family skiing in the French Alpes…simply stunning

28 September 2023

During the February school break, we book an all-inclusive week at the ClubMed, Serre-Chevalier in the French Alpes and were not disappointed. Emirates has direct flights daily from Dubai to Lyon. For Serre-Chevalier, Turin airport would have been closer but as there are no direct flight from Dubai we opted for Lyon, while you can also land in Geneva and Milan. While landed in Lyon, the ClubMed

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