What Is a Personal Travel Consultant?
The same great Blue Bay Travel prices — but with a dedicated expert who knows you, your booking, and your dream holiday inside out.
PTC vs High Street Shop vs DIY Booking
Three ways to book a holiday — but only one gives you everything.
| Feature | Your Personal Travel Consultant | High Street Shop | DIY Online Booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same person every time | ✓ Always Sarah | — Depends who's on shift | ✕ No one |
| Same prices as the high street | ✓ Identical | ✓ Standard rates | ~ Sometimes cheaper, sometimes not |
| Available 7 days a week | ✓ Yes — phone, WhatsApp, email | ✕ Shop hours only | ✓ 24/7 — but no help |
| If something goes wrong | ✓ One call to Sarah — she sorts it | ~ Call the shop, join the queue | ✕ On hold to a call centre |
| Access to exclusive trade deals | ✓ Trade-only operators & discounts | ✓ Yes | ✕ Only what's listed publicly |
| Personal recommendation & expertise | ✓ Tailored to you | ~ General advice | ✕ You're the researcher |
| Booking fee | ✓ FREE | ✓ Free | ✕ Your time = the cost |
| Spread the cost | ✓ Flexible payment options | ✓ Yes | ✕ Pay upfront |
| After-holiday support | ✓ Sarah handles any issues | ~ Back to the shop | ✕ Chase it yourself |
| ABTA & ATOL financial protection | ✓ Fully bonded | ✓ Yes | ~ If the supplier is bonded |
The PTC Advantage
Here's what makes booking with Sarah different from any other way to plan a holiday.
It Won't Cost You a Penny
The service is completely free. Sarah earns commission from the travel suppliers — never from you. You pay exactly the same price as booking direct or on the high street.
One Person, Start to Finish
From the first "Where shall we go?" to "Welcome home!" — it's always Sarah. No being passed between departments, no repeating your booking details to strangers.
7 Days a Week, Your Schedule
No rushing to reach the shop before it closes. Call, WhatsApp, or email Sarah whenever suits you — evenings, weekends, lunch breaks. She works around your life.
She Sorts the Problems
Flight cancelled at 2am? Hotel not as described? One message to Sarah and she's on it. No call centres, no hold music, no reference numbers. Just your travel expert fixing it.
Exclusive Deals & Perks
Access to trade-only tour operators, exclusive discounts, room upgrades, free transfers, lounge passes — deals and extras you simply can't get booking online yourself.
Expert Knowledge, Zero FOBO
Fear of Better Options? Not with Sarah. She knows the destinations, the hotels, the pitfalls. She'll suggest options you'd never find on a booking site — and steer you away from the duds.
Spread the Cost
Blue Bay Travel's flexible payment options let you spread the cost in manageable instalments. Lock in your dream holiday, spread the payments, and enjoy peace of mind from day one.
Full Financial Protection
ABTA and ATOL bonded. Your money is protected from the moment you pay your deposit until you land back home. Complete peace of mind — something DIY booking can't guarantee.
Everything in One Place
Flights, hotels, transfers, car hire, airport parking, lounge access, travel insurance, excursions — Sarah handles it all. One person, one contact, your entire trip sorted.
How It Works
Booking with Sarah is simple, personal, and stress-free.
Get in Touch
Call, WhatsApp, or book a free consultation. Tell Sarah where you'd love to go — or ask for inspiration.
Sarah Does the Research
She searches every operator, compares prices, finds the best deals — and comes back with tailored options just for you.
Choose & Relax
Pick your favourite, pay your deposit, and spread the rest. Sarah confirms everything and handles all the details.
Travel Happy
Before, during, and after your trip — Sarah's just a message away. Any issues, any questions, she's there.
Why Blue Bay Travel?
Blue Bay Travel is an award-winning independent agency with a reputation built on personal service, expert knowledge, and genuine care for every client.
Award-Winning Independent Agency
Blue Bay Travel has been recognised at the British Travel Awards and by Which? as a recommended provider — a testament to the quality of service their consultants deliver every day.
ABTA & ATOL Protected — Every Booking
Every booking made through Blue Bay Travel is fully protected. ABTA membership (P4796) and ATOL bonding means your money and your holiday are safe — no matter what.
Genuine Specialist Knowledge
From luxury escapes and family holidays to Disney, cruises, and weddings abroad — Blue Bay Travel's consultants are specialists who've been there, done it, and can guide you with real first-hand knowledge.
Truly Independent — No Tied Operators
As an independent agency, Blue Bay Travel isn't tied to pushing one brand or operator. Sarah can search the whole market to find the best holiday for you — not just what's on the shelf.
With Sarah vs. Booking It Yourself
See the difference a Personal Travel Consultant makes.
With Sarah (Your PTC)
- ✓One dedicated expert from start to finish
- ✓Access to trade-only deals and exclusive perks
- ✓Available 7 days a week — evenings and weekends too
- ✓She handles problems so you don't have to
- ✓Flexible payment options to spread the cost
- ✓Full ABTA & ATOL financial protection
- ✓Completely free — no booking fees, ever
Booking It Yourself Online
- ✕Hours spent researching and comparing options
- ✕Only publicly available prices and deals
- ✕No one to call when things go wrong
- ✕Hold music and call centres if there's a problem
- ✕Pay upfront — no flexible payment plans
- ✕Protection only if the supplier is bonded
- ✕Your time is the real cost
You're in Safe Hands
Questions People Ask
Ready to Book the Smart Way?
Get in touch with Sarah today for a free, no-obligation chat about your next holiday. No pressure, no fees — just expert advice.