Joanne Jackson - Travel Counsellor

17/01/2024

When you book with a Travel Counsellor, you're getting so much more than just your holiday. You have your own personal travel expert, an advocate, one point of contact, and someone who is as excited about your holiday as you are.

You will have 24/7 support, expert advice and knowledge, and 100% financial protection.

Contact me today to see the difference a Travel Counsellor can make!

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11/01/2024

New York New York 😍🗽🇺🇸 ✈️ I’ve been 13 times so it’s fair to say it’s my favourite city in the world 😂

I had clients enjoy a few days there just before Christmas and loved it so much they’ve just booked today to go again this coming December and this time they will be booking for the amazing Rockettes Christmas show which I have to say is a must-do as it’s fabulous! 💃🎄🎅🏻

So much to see and do in New York and over the years we’ve enjoyed …

* Empire State Building
* Top of the Rock
* A tour of the United Nations
* Walked the High Line
* Afternoon tea at the Plaza
* A Broadway show
* 9/11 Memorial
* One World Observatory
* A visit to the USS Intrepid
* Horse-drawn carriage round Central Park
* Central Park Zoo
* Statue of Liberty
* Hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus
* Dinner cruise on the Hudson River
* Rockettes Christmas show
* Sunday gospel choir in Harlem
* Helicopter flight over the city
* Brooklyn Bridge walking tour

It’s one amazing city and perfect for a 3 or 4 night long weekend and with prices to suit all budgets. If you would like me to put together an amazing itinerary for a trip to New York, please contact me and let’s get you booked whilst the BA and Virgin Atlantic sales are on!

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10/01/2024

I’m very lucky to have visited 7 different islands in the Maldives 🇲🇻 It’s just the most stunning place .. as close to paradise as you can get 😍🏖️

The Lux South Ari Atoll is a gorgeous 5 star resort and if you book by the end of January there are discounts of up to 50% for certain dates in 2024.

The resort has 8 amazing restaurants, you can swim alongside whale sharks, cycle along the jetty, enjoy the amazing spa and choose from a great choice of accommodations, some located on the beach and some built on stilts over the water … it really is a stunning resort 😍

If you are thinking of the Maldives for a holiday this year or even into 2025, please contact me and let me put together an amazing itinerary for you!

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09/01/2024

Lapland … Santa and his Elves are now having a well earned break, but now is the perfect time for you to be thinking about a trip to Lapland in December this year 🎅🏻🎄 Lapland is the most popular destination I’ve been asked for this week and especially for a pre-Christmas break.

Perfect for a 2 or 3 night break with some lovely excursions including a snowmobile safari to a reindeer farm, a husky safari and also a visit to see Santa himself 🎅🏻

I had clients enjoy a fabulous stay at the Arctic Treehouse last month and I already have clients booked to stay there at the end of this year, but there are lots of accommodation options to suit all budgets.

Please do contact me if you are looking at a trip to Lapland this year ⛄️

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05/01/2024

New year … new getaway 😎

Plan a relaxing getaway to the Caribbean sunshine with this all-inclusive week at Blue Waters Resort & Spa. This much-loved resort has secret coves, an off-the-beaten-track feel, and a serene vibe, things that contributed to it being named Antigua and Barbuda’s Leading Hotel in the World Travel Awards for nine years in a row.

Relax in the sparkling freshwater swimming pools or on the blissful white-sand beach and enjoy non-motorised water sports in the idyllic Caribbean waters.

Indulge in the spa with its cliff-edge pool and organic treatments and join a morning or sunset session in the yoga pavilion.

Dine in three enchanting restaurants, including romantic clifftop Cove in its candlelit hall with flaming torches, sea views, and Caribbean and French fusion cuisine.

Ask about excursions, including helicopter rides, horse riding along the beach, deep-sea fishing, golf at Antigua’s PGA-rated course, and nature walks.

Enjoy this being an outstandingly eco-friendly resort with its own dedicated Green Team, who explore ways for the resort to reduce its environmental footprint.

What's included:

• 7 nights at Blue Waters Resort & Spa Antigua

• Deluxe beachfront room; all-inclusive basis

• Flights from London Heathrow on 10/10/2024; with private transfers

• A Travel Counsellor exclusive VIP arrival including champagne, early or late check-in/-out, and $100 resort credit per stay

7 nights from £3355 per person for 2 people sharing

If you want different dates or to stay a little longer then just let me know and I’ll put together the perfect holiday for you 🥰



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24/05/2023

A road trip is at the top of many people’s bucket-lists 🌎 Where would you go?!

Cruise America is North America’s largest renter of RV motor homes and I am delighted to be able to book them for my clients. They have over 45 international rental locations near most major gateway cities across North America 🇺🇸 🇨🇦

All RV’s are equipped with power steering, ABS, cruise control and automatic transmission. Minimum age to drive is 21.

Please do contact me and let me plan a fabulous RV adventure for you 😍

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15/01/2023

Due to open to guests in the coming weeks! Billing itself as the most ultra experiential resort in the world, the Atlantis Royal goes all out when it comes to absolute luxury and extraordinary experiences 😍

Stunning contemporary rooms and suites and villas and swim amongst the clouds in a private infinity pool in the Sky Pool Villa.

Taste culinary mastery while you experience 18 restaurants & bars in one destination, with 8 helmed by celebrity

Lose yourself to next level entertainment with a sky pool 22 storeys above the sea and a fountain that breathes fire.

Get in touch to find out more!

31/12/2022

As 2022 draws to a close and we look forward to 2023, I wanted to take this opportunity to say a HUGE thank-you to all of my fabulous clients who have helped to make 2022 my biggest sales year to date … quite incredible really given the challenging times we continue to live in 🥰

My clients have enjoyed some amazing holidays this year and I have lots of new enquiries on my desk so there are plenty more amazing adventures to look forward to this coming year 🌎 ✈️ 🚢 🏖️🦒🐘🦓🇺🇸 🇦🇪 🇿🇦 🇧🇧 🇪🇸 🇨🇦 🇦🇺 🇳🇿 🇫🇷 🇮🇹 🇦🇹 🇬🇷 😎😍

My job continues to be challenging with flight schedule changes and cancellations still happening, Border Force strikes and of course I still need to keep an eye on the Covid entry requirements for some countries and cruise lines, but to see so many of my clients enjoying their much needed holidays makes it all worth while ❤️

Thank you - I truly do have the BEST clients 😍

Here’s to 2023 and I’m looking forward to making more dreams come true!!

#2023

22/12/2022

New York is fabulous at any time of the year, but it’s especially wonderful for a weekend away in December for a pre-Christmas break ✈️🇺🇸🎅🏻🌲🗽

The Christmas tree at the Rockefeller Center 🌲 ice skating in Central Park ⛸️ horse drawn carriage ride around Central Park … Christmas markets in Bryant Park 🎅🏻 and the famous Rockettes Christmas Show at Radio Cuty Music Hall … just some of the things you can enjoy in New York around Christmas time 🎅🏻🌲

Flights for December 2023 will be on sale in the coming days and you really do get the best prices by booking early and you also have the option of spreading the cost and paying monthly towards the trip, so please contact me if you would like to enjoy a magical weekend away in New York in December 2023!!

06/12/2022

How wonderful would this trip be? 4 night romantic Arctic treehouse experience with a chance of seeing the Northern Lights 😍 ❄️

Your accommodation has breathtaking views from the floor to ceiling panoramic windows. You will have the opportunity to go on a reindeer safari, enjoy a snowmobile experience, a guided snowshoe adventure, enjoy a traditional Finnish sauna and of course go out in search of the famous Northern Lights.

Like the sound of this once-in-lifetime kind of experience? Bookings now being taken for December 2023 and into January 2024 - please do contact me for more details 🇫🇮

05/12/2022

AmazIng news today … finally the Electronic visas have been re-introduced for British Nationals which makes for a hassle-free visit to India 🇮🇳

You no longer need to visit the visa office or apply through a third party provider. Tourist visas which are valid for 30 days and can now easily be arranged on-line and validated upon arrival in India.

I have several clients due to travel to India in the coming months to see some of the amazing sights of India - delighted that it is now much easier to get there!

Please do contact me if you want to chat about a fabulous Indian adventure 🇮🇳

17/11/2022

Amazing news just in …. Virgin Atlantic have just announced 2 brand new routes starting next year …

From 23rd October 2023 they will operate a direct flight 3 times a week from Heathrow to the MALDIVES 🇲🇻 😎

And from 15th November 2023 they will operate a direct flight twice a week from Heathrow to the TURKS & CAICOS 😎

09/11/2022

08/11/2022

One year ago today the USA finally re-opened to us Brits after 600 days due to Covid 😍🇺🇸✈️ I’ve had many clients this last year enjoy some wonderful holidays back in the States to New York, Washington, Chicago, Las Vegas, California, Texas, Hawaii and of course the ever popular Florida, which I also enjoyed back in August 😍🇺🇸

Did you know that Virgin Atlantic recently started a new route? They now fly every day direct from Heathrow to Tampa on their shiny new A330 aircraft ✈️ Sometimes you will find it’s cheaper to fly into Tampa rather than Orlando .. it’s less than a 90 minute drive and worth it if the flight prices are better .. that’s exactly what some lovely clients are doing next month .. flying into Tampa and then driving to Orlando for their Christmas Disney holiday 🎅🏻 🌲 😎

But of course … there’s more to Florida than Disney! How about Tampa for some winter sunshine? Tampa is on the beautiful Gulf Coast of Florida … stunning beaches … river water sports … great dining and shopping options … Busch Gardens .. home to the famous Tampa Bay Buccaneers … and only a 20 minute drive over the bridge to Clearwater which also has stunning beaches.

So if you like the thought of some winter sunshine, then a visit to Tampa is worth considering 😎 Please do contact me if you would like some ideas on a Florida Gulf Coast itinerary 😎🇺🇸😍

07/11/2022

Looking for something a little different?? Did you know that I can book wine and champagne tours with ’Grape Escapes?’

I have many clients who have enjoyed some lovely short breaks with this wonderful little company 🍷 Midweek and weekend trips, all tailored to your own requirements.

How about visiting the Champagne region of France? 🥂 🇫🇷 Staying in a beautiful hotel and you will have a private chauffeured car to take you around the many Champagne houses for tasting sessions. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included. And you can always add on a couple of nights at the end for a relaxing spa stay. Champagne tasting and a spa break … what a great combination!

Please do get in touch if you would like more information 🍷🥂

05/11/2022

A super busy Saturday in the office preparing documents for lots of lucky clients who are jetting off on pre- Christmas holidays 😍 🌎 ✈️

New York 🇺🇸 Orlando 🇺🇸 Barbados 🇧🇧 Dubai 🇦🇪 Bermuda 🇧🇲 South Africa 🇿🇦 Tenerife 🇪🇸 Abu Dhabi 🇦🇪 Just some of the fabulous locations my clients will be enjoying in the coming weeks 😍😎

26/10/2022

Introducing the ‘Icon of the Seas’ … Icon not only represents a brand new ship, but it’s the first in an entire new class of ship. … Icon class!

This is more than just a vacation upgrade … this is the best family vacation in the world. Largest water park at sea … 7 different pools … enjoy Surfside - the ultimate stay-all-day family-friendly neighbourhood … 40 different venues to eat and drink … Icon of the Seas sets sail January 2024 … now open for bookings 🚢 😍 😎

27/09/2022

Ahoy! I'm so pleased to announce that Disney Cruise Line's new European summer sailings for 2023 are here.

A dream holiday for the whole family, a Disney cruise offers a a jam-packed experience from West-End quality shows and imaginative dining to best-in-class kids clubs and a great adult-exclusive offering!

As a Disney expert, I can help you organise your very own family fairy tale Where Magic Meets the Sea!

Please contact me for more details! 🚢 😍
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08/09/2022

It is with profound sadness that we acknowledge the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and offer our deepest condolences to the Royal Family. We are deeply grateful for her extraordinary service to the nation over so many years and extend our heartfelt sympathy to the Royal Family.

21/07/2022

Before the Pandemic I always said I had the BEST job in the world 🌎 sending clients off on their dream holidays to some of the worlds most amazing places

This last 2 and a half years have been more stressful and challenging than I can possibly explain and I have often been asked why I continue to put myself through it all. It’s because despite the continuing drama around travel my clients are still wanting to travel and when I wake up to see they’ve all arrived safely, I know it’s all worth it 😍

This holiday has been 2 years in the making, had to be delayed from last year due to Covid and even now due to on-going restrictions it’s not their Plan A and even right up till travel day we still had a few hurdles to jump, but finally it’s Hawaii Five-O time for this wonderful family and I am so happy for them all - please have a cocktail for me on Waikiki Beach 🤣🍹🏖🇺🇸😍😎❤️

26/05/2022

We’ve had some amazing holidays at Disneyworld over the years … and now the Magic can be yours too!!

On sale TODAY! A fabulous new offer that will give you the best deal for Disneyworld in 2023 😍✈️ 🇺🇸

🌟 Up to $1200 dining and merchandise credit per room

🌟 Disney’s 14 day ticket for the price of a 7 day

🌟 $200 Disney spending money

🌟 Memory Maker worth $199

Please contact me for more Magical details!

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17/05/2022

Another set of tickets about to be posted to some lovely clients who are off on honeymoon to the stunning Greek island of Santorini 😍✈️😎 🇬🇷

17/05/2022

Trialling out some new style luggage labels … I wonder where all these lovely clients are going this summer?! 🤣✈️🇺🇸😎😍

14/05/2022

I have some lovely clients booked to stay here next month … I think they’re in for a real treat 😍🇬🇷😎

IKOS Aria has just been voted Best Luxury Hotel in the world at the Trip Advisor Travellers Choice Awards 2022 aswell as Best All-Inclusive Resort for the 5th consecutive year.

The resort has some incredible facilities including an amazing spa and superb cuisine created by Michelin starred chefs.

Early booking is essential for this fabulous resort and 2023 dates are now on sale so please contact me for more details 😍🇬🇷😎

25/03/2022

Good morning from Corsica 😎

I literally can’t explain how amazing it is to wake up early each morning, to soak up the views of a new port whilst enjoying breakfast on the balcony served to you by your private butler 😍

24/03/2022

Another absolutely incredible meal tonight … stunning 🤩

04/03/2022

WOW 🤩 I am beyond excited to have been invited by Regent Seven Seas to experience a 3 night sailing on the incredible Regent Seven Seas Voyager later this month. I’ll be joining the ship in Rome and sailing to Corsica.

I have some wonderful clients who have enjoyed some amazing voyages with Regent and I’m feeling very blessed that I have the opportunity to experience it for myself soon 😍

10/01/2022

One of my favourites weekend ever!!

And this years Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix is now on sale 🇦🇪 🏎 🏎🏎🏎

17th to 21st November - prices from £1995 per person

Please contact me for more details! I can also package it together with an extension in Dubai for a few days or perhaps combining it with a fabulous stay in the Maldives or Mauritius 😎

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03/01/2022

Imagine starting your New Year off here? 😍 Thats just what clients of mine are doing … I wasn’t planning on working this weekend but when I got a call on New Year’s Day from clients who were in Dubai and fed up of the rain (yes it does rain in Dubai sometimes 😩) asking me to get them to the Maldives as quickly as I could …

Several phone calls and emails later … frantically trying to find somewhere in Dubai to do PCR tests with quick results .. scrambling to find seats on a seaplane … and with the amazing help of the wonderful staff at the Atmosphere Kanifushi … the result being 48 hours after the initial call, clients are now in the Maldives … on the beach and in the sunshine … 😎 🏖 🍹 🇲🇻 😍

My job is very stressful at times and even more so during Covid times … but my goodness I do love it 😍