Julia Cooper Travel Counsellors

24/12/2024

Sending my very best wishes to you, your family and friends, for a very Happy Christmas .

22/12/2024

21/12/2024

Three Decades of Going Beyond Ordinary. As your personal Travel Counsellor, I'm here to ensure your peace of mind and financial protection throughout the journey. I go the extra mile so you can have a stress-free experience from the moment you book until the moment you return home. With me by your side, you can trust that every aspect of your dream holiday is taken care of, leaving you free to relax, explore, and make unforgettable memories.

19/12/2024

Discover the ultimate Italian escape with this eight-night road trip, taking you to stunning lakes and incredible countryside. Starting at the picturesque Lake Como, then, heading to Lake Garda, and concluding your journey in Tuscany’s rolling countryside, this getaway immerses you in true Italian culture.

https://www.travelcounsellors.co.uk/inspiration/blog/discover-iconic-lakes-and-breathtaking-countryside-on-this-italian-road/

18/12/2024

🧀A perfect combination of cheese making coupled with an iconic train journey 🚂

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🇨🇭𝐒𝐰𝐢𝐬𝐬 𝐀𝐥𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 & 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧🇨🇭
🗓 Multiple Dates between May 2025 and October 2026
🔹8 Days
🧀12 Meals
🎟3 Included Excursions
❌NO Single Supplement on selected dates

𝘑𝘰𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘸𝘰𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘧𝘶𝘭 – 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘦𝘹𝘤𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘷𝘢𝘭𝘶𝘦 – 𝘩𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘥𝘢𝘺 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘣𝘦𝘢𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘧𝘶𝘭, 𝘣𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘵𝘢𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘰𝘧 𝘭𝘢𝘬𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘮𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘴 𝘴𝘤𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘺, 𝘤𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘯 𝘢𝘪𝘳 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘴𝘦𝘵𝘵𝘭𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘚𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘻𝘦𝘳𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘥. 𝘠𝘰𝘶’𝘭𝘭 𝘣𝘦 𝘣𝘢𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘯 𝘢 𝘸𝘦𝘭𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘨, 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘤𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘣𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘰𝘳𝘵 𝘪𝘯 𝘢𝘯 𝘪𝘥𝘺𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘤 𝘴𝘦𝘵𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘣𝘦𝘵𝘸𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘓𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘎𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘷𝘢 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘨𝘭𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘰𝘶𝘴 𝘉𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘦 𝘖𝘣𝘦𝘳𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘥. 𝘞𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘢 𝘩𝘰𝘴𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘮𝘢𝘳𝘷𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘰𝘶𝘴 𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘭𝘶𝘥𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘰𝘱𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘦𝘹𝘤𝘶𝘳𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘢𝘷𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘦𝘯𝘫𝘰𝘺, 𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘭𝘶𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢 𝘳𝘪𝘥𝘦 𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘢𝘯𝘰𝘳𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘤 𝘎𝘰𝘭𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘗𝘢𝘴𝘴 𝘛𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘰 𝘔𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘶𝘹, 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘵𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘪𝘴 𝘢 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘧𝘦𝘤𝘵 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘰𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘰 𝘢 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘤𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘭𝘮𝘰𝘴𝘵 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺𝘣𝘰𝘥𝘺’𝘴 𝘸𝘪𝘴𝘩-𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘥𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴.

🗓️21st September 2025
❌NO Single Supplement ❌
📍𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐥 - £1563pp
📍𝐄𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐛𝐮𝐫𝐠𝐡 - £1520pp
📍𝐆𝐚𝐭𝐰𝐢𝐜𝐤- £1567pp
📍𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐰 - £1535pp
📍𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 - £1548pp

🗓️3rd May 2026
❌NO Single Supplement ❌
📍𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐥 - £1563pp
📍𝐄𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐛𝐮𝐫𝐠𝐡 - £1700pp
📍𝐆𝐚𝐭𝐰𝐢𝐜𝐤- £1577pp
📍𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐰 - £1624pp
📍𝐋𝐮𝐭𝐨𝐧 - £1548pp
📍𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 - £1563pp

🌟Deposits £250pp

🇨🇭Spend a week in the celebrated resort of Chateau d’Oex
🌲Rest and relax in the idyllic surroundings of the Pays d’Enhaut (Upper Country)
🧀Discover medieval gem and cheese-making village Gruyères
🌲Enjoy an included panoramic tour of your stunning Alpine surrounds, including calls at Gstaad and Les Diablerets
🚂Ride the spectacular GoldenPass Train to and from Montreux, with free time to explore the city, located on the shores of Lake Geneva
🏛Explore the fascinating museums of Chateau d’Oex by your own arrangement
🇨🇭The opportunity to visit picture-perfect Swiss capital Bern, Grindelwald and Interlaken on optional excursions.
Contact me for more information.

17/12/2024

See Washington, DC and New York in bloom

Experience the perfect blend of luxury and culture with an unforgettable 11-night American adventure to Washington, DC and New York City, where you will stay in impressive five-star accommodation. Discover Washington’s rich history as it basks in the iconic spring cherry blossoms; then take in New York’s legendary attractions using your included Go City Explorer Pass.

https://www.travelcounsellors.co.uk/Offers/See-Washington-DC-and-New-York

05/12/2024

🌸 Escape to Stresa – A Perfect 3-Night Getaway! 🌸

Stay at the Hotel Royal, a charming family-run retreat where peace and comfort await. Located just a short stroll from Stresa’s centre, this hotel is perfect for a relaxing break.

✨ Hotel Highlights:

🏊‍♀️ Swimming pool with hydro-massage

🌺 Beautiful gardens & restaurant terrace

🏞️ Panoramic rooftop terrace with stunning lake views

🍸 Cosy bar with owners’ artwork

🍽️ Breakfast on the terrace & 3-course dinner options

Why Stresa?
Nestled on the shores of Lake Maggiore, Stresa is a dream destination:

🚤 Discover the iconic Borromean Islands just a ferry ride away.

🏔️ Walk atop Mount Mottarone for sweeping lake & mountain views.

🍷 Indulge in authentic Italian cuisine, from polenta to Michelin-recommended dishes.

🎭 Explore grand villas, historic gardens & the charming old town.

Details:
📆 17/09/2025 – 3 nights | Half Board
👫 2 adults | From:
✈️ Manchester Int. – £769 pp
✈️ London Gatwick – £789 pp
🚆 London St Pancras (by train) – £1045 pp

Also available for longer durations.

💰 £150 pp deposit ✈ Flights and transfers included.
Contact me for more information.

28/11/2024

🌴✨ Step into Morocco’s Imperial Cities ✨🌵

Discover Marrakesh, Rabat, Fez, and Meknes – a quartet of cities steeped in history and bursting with charm. Wander through labyrinthine medinas, marvel at the intricate mosaics of royal palaces, and feel the pulse of Morocco’s vibrant culture.

🌿 Stroll through the exotic Jardin Majorelle in Marrakesh.
🏛️Explore Rabat’s sapphire streets and palm-lined avenues.
📚Lose yourself in the ancient medinas of Fez, home to the stunning Al-Attarine Madrasa.
🚪Stand in awe before Meknes' Bab el-Mansour, a gateway of grandeur.

From lush gardens to golden deserts, Morocco is a feast for the senses.

8 DAYS FROM £1299

(Based on 13/11/25)

Deposit: £350pp

Other departures available between March 2024 and November 2026

AT A GLANCE

• 7 nights in three-star superior to five-star accommodation

• Daily breakfast & 7 dinners ( 2 at local restaurants)

• Programme of daily tours & visits

• Expert Tour Manager

• Return flights & transfers

• Checked luggage

• All local taxes

ITINERARY

Day 1 - Arrival in Marrakesh

Day 2 - Discover: Marrakesh & Casablanca

Day 3 - Rabat & Fez

Day 4 - Fez

Day 5 - Volubilis, Meknes & Fez

Day 6 - Fez to Marrakesh

Day 7 - Marrakesh & free afternoon

Day 8 - Return home

DEPARTURE AIRPORTS:

- London Gatwick

- Manchester

- Birmingham

For more information please get in touch.

20/11/2024

How wonderful🏝️🏖️☀️

19/11/2024

Next summer, treat yourself to a captivating Mediterranean cruise aboard Celebrity Ascent, beginning and concluding in the vibrant city of Barcelona. Explore the shores of glamourous Nice, historic Rome, and vibrant Florence. Whilst onboard, indulge in 32 world-class restaurants, where renowned chefs craft exquisite meals inspired by local ingredients.
https://www.travelcounsellors.co.uk/Offers/A-splendours-of-the-Mediterranean-cruise

17/11/2024

Recently, a group of Travel Counsellors embarked on an exciting journey to Australia. Their trip included an unforgettable adventure in the Blue Mountains, exploration of the Red Centre for an authentic outback experience, and a helicopter tour of Brisbane's beautiful coastline. This exploration will certainly inspire you to embark on your own adventures.
https://www.travelcounsellors.co.uk/inspiration/blog/travel-counsellors-explore-australia/

15/11/2024

Gary Barlow has returned to ITV for a brand new travel series which started on 11th November.

Despite travelling the world as part of Take That, the multi-award winning singer songwriter has always had a soft spot for South Africa and now as a newcomer and an entrepreneur in the wine industry, Gary’s endearing love of the country extends beyond the epic landscapes and roaming wildlife.
Gary starts his journey on the Western Cape exploring the vineyards and learning about the variety of grapes, their sustainability, and what food is paired perfectly with each before driving through the breathtaking scenery.
Joined by friends along the way, Gary will also heads further North to embark on a safari experience of a lifetime and enjoy the hustle and bustle of Johannesburg, where he’ll discover a wine revolution is taking place!
I've caught up with the first couple of these. They are a great watch in a beautiful country.

09/11/2024

Are you already thinking about the holiday memories you'll make in 2025? 🌍✈️ I'm here to help you plan those unforgettable trips. Don't wait for January - you can start that holiday countdown now!

07/11/2024

The island of Tobago offers countless reasons to fall in love with its untouched beauty. For adventurers, its rich biodiversity and nature trails make it an ideal birdwatching destination, as it is home to 260 bird species. For those seeking relaxation, its pristine seas and beaches provide a perfect tranquil escape.

https://www.travelcounsellors.co.uk/inspiration/blog/explore-a-hidden-paradise-in-tobago/

06/11/2024

🌄 Adventure Awaits in Arinsal, Andorra! 🌄

Nestled in the scenic northwest of Andorra, the mountain village of Arinsal is an outdoor lover’s paradise. With the stunning Pyrenees on either side, it’s the perfect setting for a summer escape full of adventure and relaxation.

Activities

💆 Relax at the renowned Caldea Spa, one of Southern Europe’s largest thermal spas

🚶 Explore walking trails for all abilities

🎢 Have fun at La Massana’s mountain park – think zip lines, tubing, bungee jumping & more!

🌉 Cross the Tibetan Bridge, 158m high and 603m long – a thrill-seeker’s dream

🏞️ Discover Comapedrosa Valley National Park, home to Andorra’s highest peak, lakes, and forests

🚴 Cycling routes for all levels

🛍️ Enjoy lower tax rates for retail therapy!

Stay at Xalet Verdu 🏨
A comfortable base close to walking trails, with easy access to cafes, shops, and public transport. Enjoy an outdoor pool to unwind after a day of exploring.

Details
🗓️ Based on departing 17th September2025 – 7 nights
👫 4 adults
✈️ From London Luton – Half Board
💸 From £538 pp

Other Departures:
Gatwick - £548 pp
Manchester - £568 pp
Birmingham - £658 pp

💰 £150 pp deposit ✈ Flights and transfers included.

30/10/2024

A sunny sailing to the Canary Islands and Portugal
Embark on an unforgettable 11-night voyage from the historic port of Southampton on an itinerary that takes you from the bustling streets of Lisbon to the tranquil beaches of Tenerife. You’ll also enjoy stops in Porto and Madeira, where you can sip on local port wine and marvel at breathtaking views in the sunshine.

https://www.travelcounsellors.co.uk/Offers/Discover-the-Canaries-and-Portugal