Global ambassadors are flying the flag for field-leading UK travel brands' memorable tourism adventures

World-wide holiday experiences are championed by author, actress, presenter and broadcaster Janet Ellis for Just You solo experiences, escorted tours sister brand Travelsphere represented by journalist, newsreader, broadcaster and presenter Penny Smith.

Janet Ellis: Finding Confidence in Solo Adventures

Forever associated with fronting children's TV classics Blue Peter and Jigsaw, Janet has since presented television and radio series covering subjects as diverse as cars, gardens and parenting alongside establishing a rich reputation as an articulate commentator.

Regular panellist on Channel 5’s The Wright Stuff for over a decade, as well as guest paper reviewer on Radio 4’s Broadcasting House, she has written and presented several Radio 4 documentaries.

Just You travels with like-minded kindred spirits followed her beloved husband's 2020 death. "I felt so nervous about going anywhere without him after he died and didn't think I'd be able to enjoy myself. But John would have hated the world to shrink for me and he’d thoroughly approve of Just You. They’re as reassuring, open and adventurous as he was.

"I love getting to know people so the opportunity to holiday with such a variety of people has been an absolute pleasure," confirmed the sprightly 70 year-old. "Sharing our motivations to start solo travelling - which can often be similar reasons to your own - to revelling in those wow moments, there’s something special in being brought together to explore the world."

Brains behind The Butcher's Hook and How It Was novels, Janet now enjoys experiencing exciting new travel chapters. Fondly recalling South Africa, she said: "Being my first Just You tour, as it was for some other folks on the trip, it’s difficult to know what to expect. But it was wonderful to see that, within a couple of days, we really did find our feet and found ourselves drawn into friendship groups, which is fantastic."

Penny Smith: Five Reasons to Choose Escorted Tours

Penny Smith, ITV breakfast show GMTV presenter for 17 years, has focused on Travelsphere escorted tour explorations since her 2017 debut, followed by far afield expertly guided adventures aplenty from Canada to Croatia, Italy to India.

The 67 year-old radio regular is also a well-regarded travel writer and currently writes a column for Yours Magazine, as well as fronting a podcast alongside her Magic Radio colleague Charles Nove. Penny shares a handful of recommended reasons to follow in her Travelsphere footsteps.

1 Knowledgeable tour guides: "Every Travelsphere Holiday Director I have come across has been an incredible source of knowledge, full of top tips and quirky facts. They’ve taught me so many things I would never have found out from a guidebook."

2 Fabulous people: "I’ve met so many wonderful people on my Travelsphere holidays. I wasn’t expecting it, but one of my favourite parts of the day is meeting up with the group in the evening to relive the events of the day."

3 Highlights ... and so much more: "When you choose a Travelsphere holiday, you can be confident not a minute of your precious time away will be wasted, having done all the hard work and knows the places worth visiting and those not."

4 Time to do your own thing: "A guided touring holiday isn’t some kind of endurance test. In fact I was surprised to discover that it can be a really relaxing and flexible holiday choice/"

5 Real easy holidays: "For me, the very best thing about guided touring is, from start to finish, it really is a holiday. I love that feeling, when I arrive at the airport, park my brain and go into Travelsphere holiday mode. All I have to do is relax and enjoy it."

Concluded Penny: "I have been to many extraordinary places, and want to go to many more, with Travelsphere. As they offer more than 60 destinations, it is going to be hard to pick my next tour!"

Journalist, newsreader, broadcaster and presenter Penny Smith

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What travel brand does Janet Ellis represent?

Janet Ellis represents Just You, a specialist travel operator offering solo touring experiences for like-minded travelers.

Which tour operator is associated with Penny Smith?

Penny Smith represents Travelsphere, an escorted touring company offering expertly guided adventures to over 60 global destinations.

Are these holidays suitable for solo travelers?

Yes. Just You specifically caters to solo travelers, while Travelsphere offers fully escorted group tours ideal for anyone wanting stress-free, expertly guided travel experiences.