Halstead Travel owner Sloan has been working tirelessly for several months towards opening the shop in Coggeshall, which is about five miles from her home in Earls Colne in Essex.
“There was a real buzz at the shop on Saturday,” Sloan told TTG. “I couldn't believe it. I’m losing my voice. It’s a dream to be here in Coggeshall – I’ve got so many lovely messages which I’ve only had time to go through now. It was a lovely day. I didn't expect to be as busy as it was.”