UK Travel Planning

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The UK Travel Planning Podcast is full of practical tips and advice to help you plan your dream trip to the UK whether you are visiting England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland. 

Travel expert Tracy Collins shares years of knowledge and experience of travelling to, and around, the UK to help you plan your UK itinerary. 

Listen to special guest interviews full of travel inspiration and practical tips for popular and off the beaten path destinations. Learn more about the best ways to travel around the UK (including by train), about British culture and history and much more! 

Tune in and let us help you plan your perfect UK itinerary with all the places and experiences you have been dreaming of. UK Travel Planning - helping YOU plan YOUR perfect UK vacation.

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  • mollygraymollygray
    Helpful and entertaining
    Planning an actual trip or just daydreaming? Tracy and your guests will make your day!
  • Love the UK
    Practical information in a fun way
    I really enjoy listening to Tracy and her guests as they discuss different itineraries. The conversations are always interesting and very practical with details travelers need to know!
  • GretlG
    Inspiring & Helpful
    This podcast and the website are excellent resources! Highly recommend
  • lkrkjb
    Super helpful!
    This podcast was so helpful when I was planning our trip to the UK. And now it’s just fun to listen to each week until we go back to the UK!!
  • IntentionalTravelers
    Excellent UK expertise
    Tracy’s expertise on UK travel is undeniable. So fun and helpful!
  • Dfr1019
    Success!
    This podcast is exactly what I was looking for to plan my upcoming trip. Thanks!
  • Ranger DK
    My go to podcast for UK travel tips
    This podcast is fantastic. I typically visit the UK every year from the states and appreciate all the insightful tips and creative content this show provides. I am an avid listener and recommend it to any of my friends who are planning a trip to the UK.
  • Michael Goldsmith
    Podcast / consult
    I discovered the podcast and have listened to every episode regardless of the subject to gain itinerary ideas for my upcoming trip. I went further by booking a consult which we just finished. I have to say as for the podcast there is so much information on things to do , places to see and so forth that it makes it easy to cherry pick the best to help you enjoy your travel. The best part is you can book a consult to help finalize your plans for a short trip or a longer trip Tracy and Doug will certainly help you anyway they can. You certainly enjoy the conversation.
  • Bwwclc
    Invaluable resource!
    What an invaluable resource for planning a trip to the UK! Tracy shares so many fantastic ideas and practical information to help anyone plan a wonderful trip. Thank you so much!
  • LSDILTs
    Great trip planning advice
    I have truely enjoyed each podcast and look forward to the new ones each week in anticipation of planning my trip to celebrate my 60th. The website, facebook groups and resources are excellent ! I also listen to their Global Travel Planning podcasts. Thank You Tracey and Doug
  • Mel_Bryant
    A must listen to podcast when traveling to the UK 🇬🇧
    This podcast (and ALL your resources - website, articles, train travel e-book, etc) have been truly invaluable to us while planning our upcoming trip to the UK! 🇬🇧 I’ve listened to every podcast episode and shared several of them in our trip group chat whenever anyone has a question! No matter the topic, I’ve always found a resource from UK Travel Planning so THANK YOU for all the articles, train info, tools and resources you guys have put together!! 🙌🏼 We also learned about Domi from Scalens Studio on your podcast and we are so excited to be doing a photo shoot with her in London 📸 Your resources have honestly made planning our trip less stressful and it has given us the confidence that we can handle anything during our travels 👏🏼
  • truckcampergal
    Expert advice in an inviting and supportive manner
    Tracey and Doug have so much knowledge and really do seem to enjoy helping travelers to get the most out of their trip. They have multiple resources for specific areas and concerns and I know my trip would not have been so enjoyable had I not listened to their suggestions and advice.
  • Yorklover07/djh
    Loved the London Pass episode
    Tracy’s chat with Daryl about the London Pass really was informative and eye-opening. I had heard of the Pass before but was rather skeptical of its value to me until Daryl mentioned some of the lesser-known sites included. I could not wait to check out the Pass’ website and see the value provided! Thank you, as always, for providing such first-class information!
  • 44Laurie
    Great podcast!
    I’m planning a family trip to England, Scotland and Wales and have loved binging these episodes! We plan to travel by train, so I really appreciate all the knowledge & tips about train travel. So glad I found this podcast!
  • MRD. IN FLA
    Great podcast
    I stumbled across this podcast after doing some internet research for a trip we are taking next year to visit Scotland & England. Tracy and Doug are extremely helpful and great to listen to.
  • Keemot
    Must listen to if visiting the UK!
    This podcast is a wealth of information. So much information right at your fingertips. A must listen to before your trip to the UK.
  • Nug go go
    Incredibly informative, insightful, and enjoyable podcast!
    I have been listening to Tracy and Doug’s podcast for many months now and have learned so much useful information to guide my family’s travels to England! Tracy is a lovely host whose warmth and humanity come through in her interviews. She so clearly enjoys traveling and the UK and her enthusiasm for the various destinations, tours, and experiences she highlights is contagious. I enjoy triangulating information shared on the podcast with insights from members of the UK Travel Planning Facebook page as well as Tracy and Doug’s website. I have picked up innumerable tips and ideas from all three sources and listening to the podcast just adds to the excitement for our next trip! Thank you to Tracy and Doug for all of your hard work in putting these resources together and helping make our family’s travels to England so memorable. (We visited London, York, and the Yorkshire Dales in August 2023 and are headed back to London and Canterbury in November of this year to hopefully experience a little UK Christmas magic!)
  • GinaMCorea
    Great Travel Podcast
    I have enjoyed many episodes to assist in planning a trip to London. Thank you Tracy!
  • Heather W. -- SoCal
    A Must Listen!
    I discovered this podcast several months ago and it’s become one of my “must listens.” It is practical and informative for those preparing to travel to the UK. Tracy and Doug, along with their guests, do a great job of highlighting places, tours, attractions, and practical tips for visiting the UK. Highly recommended!
  • mortalgroove
    Amazing Info
    Tracy and Doug are such a wealth of knowledge and present it in a fun and easy to follow format. I have learned so much and feel more confident in planning our trip to London next year.
  • TeacherRobMO
    Fabulous BEFORE & AFTER your trip!
    Not only is Tracy & Doug’s website, FB group, itinerary consultation AND podcast the BEST thing ever as you plan your UK trip, they continue to keep the memories of your trip alive. I continue to be a member of their FB group to help share advice and experience with others and have been lucky to be a guest on the podcast twice. I continue to listen to the podcast for fun and to dream about our next visit! They’ve created a fabulous community of people who love exploring the UK and sharing your knowledge with others! Come join us!
  • Jhousergoodman
    So comprehensive!
    So glad I found this podcast…has really helped supplement all of the research & trip planning I had been doing on my own. They really cover it all here & on the website!
  • LeighLeighdmd
    Very helpful podcast for UK travel!
    We are planning a family trip to London and though we have a wonderful travel agent on board to aid is with booking flights/hotels/etc, the information we have learned from Tracy and Doug has been invaluable! So many helpful and insider tips here on the podcast as well as their website - I’ve learned about apps needed to get around, recommendations for specific tour guides, and unique experiences we can’t wait to do as a family! We also highly recommend the personalized itinerary review with the Collins to make your vacation smooth and special. 💂‍♀️
  • A#1Jolene
    So glad I found this podcast!
    The information that is shared opened my eyes to all the possibilities of areas to explore and ways to plan our trip. It made our trip and experiences extremely better! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
  • mmjtr
    Love it!
    Super helpful and informative! I could not have planned my upcoming London trip without this podcast and FB group!
  • DawnMarieTravels
    A great UK resource
    A very informative and entertaining podcast to help inspire travels throughout the UK. Really glad I found this great resource.
  • DDnTMH
    Valuable advice!
    Excellent podcast. Thank you for helping me plan my family trip to the UK this summer. Highly recommend this podcast as well as the associated Facebook group if you are looking for valuable and well presented planning info.
  • Sick and Tired of It!
    UK tips
    As a person planning a possibly solo trip I find all of the information I have listened to very helpful!
  • Cheese & Travels
    Worth more than one listen!
    I listened to this episode early in my trip planning and now listening again now that I know more about London and have some idea of what Im doing! Tracy is a true blue trusted advisor with real world advice for planning your trip. She has great tips, some cautions, and suggestions you may not have considered. Shared these podcasts and the Facebook page with friends that went in June and they found them a source of valuable info as well. Thank you Tracy.💙
  • E2179
    Great trip planning resource!
    We're heading to London for 6 days for June 2023, and then headed to other parts of Europe. I've been in planning mode for the last year, and this podcast has been a great resource and fun to listen to.
  • Mrsteevee
    So helpful & interesting!
    I love this podcast and so happy I found it! I searched for a travel planning podcast and stumbled upon this. Tracy and Doug have marvelous insight and helpful tips. I love specifics and they share tons. For example- So good to know that you need to get to certain towns in the Cotswolds early in the summer (tourists), what foods to try, what to expect with transportation and so much more. Join the FB group too! Very thankful for their expertise!
  • kacsings
    Great podcast
    Planning our first trip to the UK and have found this podcast and their Facebook page invaluable. Informative, entertains, helpful. Like having a good English friend to help you out.
  • TheFarrClan
    Invaluable Resource!
    If you haven’t listened to Tracy’s podcast, I can only assume it’s because you didn’t know about it! Once you listen to your first episode you will be hooked, and you will be bingeing all the episodes to aid you in your planning. Stacy’s podcasts have provided the information and insight needed to give me confidence in the planning process. I can’t recommend the podcast and all her additional resources more highly!
  • dkzjcarroll
    Great podcast
    Very helpful for first time visitors!
  • Lewandowski Family
    Fabulous
    This is a great podcast. Informative and so entertaining.I love it🍄🌿😊
  • Amy M. from Texas
    Thank you!
    Love your podcast and Facebook page. We are planning our first UK trip this summer and your Facebook page and podcast have helped tremendously.
  • RobynsNest
    This is a magnificent resource on many platforms
    Tracy has put together an amazing resource package for traveling the UK. I LOVE THE PODCASTS! I listen to them multiple times as I drive through my day. Not only are they informative they are also entertaining. We will be making our first ever trip to England this year and I feel so prepared. This is going to be so much fun!
  • JessiPM77
    So helpful!
    So much great info from such a delightful host! Thanks so much!
  • pkellypl
    Great podcast and service!
    UK Travel Planning is our go to site with help in planning our itineraries. We regularly travel to England and Tracy and Doug offer invaluable insight and first hand information. The podcasts are an additional source as well as being entertaining!
  • AllThisNHeaven2
    Full of ACTUAL helpful information!
    The passion and excitement for travel in the UK is evident through this informative and fun podcast. I have gleaned SO MUCH helpful information and have learned so much more about the UK than I expected to! This podcast is a great blend of Tracy and Doug sharing their vast knowledge AND having guests speak to speciality topics or areas of the country. Tracy asks great questions to keep the content fresh and applicable.
  • Court's kids
    Fabulous and so much fun!
    Such a fun and informative podcast! Tracy and Doug share so much information and are so very helpful!
  • Davehuck876
    Great Trip Research
    For months I researched and planned my current trip to the UK and this podcast and Facebook group was an awesome source. It doesn’t tell you just THE best to do but gives you loads of options, which is great because we all have different likes and dislikes. I felt totally prepared for my trip and have had may less stress for it. I’m just enjoying the days.
  • EmMK28
    Thank you!
    Your website, Facebook group and podcasts have helped me tremendously in planning my first UK trip! Chose to use your 14 day itinerary by train as a guide (as I was too nervous to drive on the opposite side of everything, lol). Looking forward to all the sights and experiences we will encounter. Thanks so much for your help!
  • Ashley W Michigan
    Thankful
    I am so thankful that I came across this podcast, and later joined their Facebook group. The information and helpful tips are priceless. When the dates for my trip to England and Scotland were set I was overjoyed, but also overwhelmed. I don’t feel that way anymore because of all the time and effort Stacy and Doug put into everything they do. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and experience with all of us. Ashley W.
  • Blondcurls
    Great information and very enjoyable
    We have never been to the Uk, and we are planning a month long trip next year. This podcast has been very helpful in so many ways! Each podcast gives us more and more information.. all of it makes us more prepared and excited about our trip.
  • Cbbnmmmnb
    So Helpful!
    I love the UK Travel Planning podcasts! We were in London last year and will be in Ireland and Scotland next year and these podcasts (and her Facebook page) are SO helpful! Any questions you may have about train travel or afternoon teas or tours are answered in detail. No need for a travel agent when you have this podcast at your disposal!
  • Nickname8691
    England
    Love this info!!! Thank you!
  • JGT37z
    Can't Wait
    What a terrific podcast. I absolutely love the "insider" information on York. In fact, really balanced show. There was some touristy "must sees" and some out of the way, locals-only info. Love it. Thank you
  • gilmour093
    Very helpful!
    This podcast has been extremely helpful in planning my upcoming visit to the UK later this year. Many good tips and recommendations, and a fun listen.
  • love the isles
    Introduction to train travel
    This podcast was helpful for a first time train traveler. Thank you!
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