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Katie May - Travel Counsellors Hi. I'm Katie, your personal travel consultant. I'm here to get to know you and truly understand your needs, so that I can help you to plan your perfect holiday.
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I put care at the heart of all I do so you can create memories that matter.

Happy Pride Month!This June, I’m celebrating love, diversity, and the vibrant spirit of the LGBTQ+ community. I believe ...
03/06/2024

Happy Pride Month!

This June, I’m celebrating love, diversity, and the vibrant spirit of the LGBTQ+ community. I believe everyone deserves to explore the world with confidence and joy. I’m dedicated to creating personalised travel experiences that reflect who you are and what you love.

Whether you’re dreaming of tranquil coves reserved only for those in the know or bustling cities filled with culture and adventure, I’m here to make your travel dreams come true.
Let’s celebrate this Pride Month with love, here’s to many more journeys filled with inclusivity. Happy Pride! 🌈❤️

Nairobi | Maasai Mara | ZanzibarEnjoy a safari and sea adventure, starting in Nairobi, Kenya, before travelling on to th...
29/05/2024

Nairobi | Maasai Mara | Zanzibar

Enjoy a safari and sea adventure, starting in Nairobi, Kenya, before travelling on to the epic safari destination of the Masai Mara, and finally heading to the paradise island of Zanzibar, in Tanzania.

Get in touch to start planning your bespoke Safari and Beach holiday

09/05/2024

Did you see Race Across the World last night? The contestants had to island hop their way to Koh Phi Phi. Island hopping in Thailand isn't just a trip; it's a mosaic of unforgettable moments stitched across the turquoise canvas of the sea 🌊. From the vibrant coral reefs to the soft, whispering sands of the islands, every stop is a new chapter in your adventure story. Get in touch to start planning your next island hopping adventure!

Head to my stories for more inspiration!

08/05/2024

🎤✈️ Eurovision 2024 is nearly upon us so to celebrate I’m spotlighting my must-visit cities in Europe that hit all the right notes! 🌍💫 Which city gets your douze points? Cast your vote in the comments and let me start planning your own Eurovision-inspired travel adventure now. Click on the link on my story for the blog!🎉🛫

Where to go when? May edition! 📅 Imagine wandering through the lush jungles of Borneo, spotting wildlife in their natura...
01/05/2024

Where to go when? May edition! 📅

Imagine wandering through the lush jungles of Borneo, spotting wildlife in their natural habitat, or soaking up the vibrant culture and breathtaking landscapes of South Africa 🦧⛰️ Perhaps you just want to chill, on the golden shores of Cape Verde?

But when is the best time to visit these stunning destinations, you ask? I’ve got all the answers, tailoring your trip to perfection and ensuring you experience the beauty of each place at just the right moment.

Feedback is a gift, so a big thank you to my lovely guest Lianne who left me these lovely words...too many to fit on my ...
30/04/2024

Feedback is a gift, so a big thank you to my lovely guest Lianne who left me these lovely words...too many to fit on my usual tile so written out in full below! 🥰

Katie has made exploring our holiday options so easy. She has taken on all the planning, offering us ideas we hadn't even considered as well as including activities that that we requested. All our flights, transfers, excursions and accommodation have been carefully thought out and booked. She was always on hand to chat about the quotes, and to change anything we asked, to make sure the package was 100% what we wanted, while always being considerate about our budget. I always find booking trips so stressful, but Katie has taken away all the stress, so we can just enjoy looking forward to our trip. I will definitely be using her again as well as recommending her to all my friends and family.

I’m thrilled to announce that we have won an award at the TTG Top 50 Travel Agencies of 2024 Awards! 🏆✨ Our dedication t...
26/04/2024

I’m thrilled to announce that we have won an award at the TTG Top 50 Travel Agencies of 2024 Awards! 🏆✨

Our dedication to providing exceptional service and crafting bespoke luxury experiences has earned us the title of Top Luxury Agency. This achievement reflects our Travel Counsellors’ commitment to delivering world-class care and leveraging our cutting-edge technology to create perfectly tailored itineraries 🙌 Get in touch with me to book your next luxury holiday!

We were also named Top Business Travel Agency at the TTG Top 50 Travel Agencies of 2024 Awards!

This solidifies our position as a leading travel management company with our innovative approach and concierge-style service that has redefined care in corporate travel. I have corporate Travel Counsellors on my team so if you’re in need of a TMC to help with your business travel please do get in touch.


As my business is growing, I'm working with carefully selected experts in the TravelCounsellors community to support wit...
24/04/2024

As my business is growing, I'm working with carefully selected experts in the Travel
Counsellors community to support with enquiries where I feel you would benefit for some expert advice and guidance.

It's time to introduce the second member of my team, Steve! My cruising expert.

Steve says "I'm expert when it comes to cruise holidays. I have 26 years of travel industry experience and 8 years working with the Royal Caribbean Family. This was across many beautiful ships, brands and incredible itineraries, and spending time working in global offices in the USA, Australia and UK. This leaves me well placed to advise, recommend and book your perfect cruise.

There's genuinely a brand and a way of cruising for most people. From luxurious river cruises to adventure filled sea voyages, from small to huge, from quaint to the most modern tech at sea. Leave it with me!

Funniest thing I was ever asked at sea: Where do the crew sleep at night? 😂

Top tip for dining: Go to the buffet on the first night. It's so quiet and loads of choice. Go to the main dining room from the second day!

Favourite brands: Virgin Voyages, Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises, Silversea, Oceania and Uniworld."

Get in touch to start planning your next cruising aadventure.

Feedback is a gift, so a big thank you to my lovely guest Patricia who left me these amazing comments! 🥰
23/04/2024

Feedback is a gift, so a big thank you to my lovely guest Patricia who left me these amazing comments! 🥰

Tomorrow is   and I will be furthering my knowledge of   at a webinar hosted by Dr Susanne Etti, Global Environmental Im...
21/04/2024

Tomorrow is and I will be furthering my knowledge of at a webinar hosted by Dr Susanne Etti, Global Environmental Impact Manager for Intrepid Travel.

If you are keen to minimise your impact, let me craft your dream trip with sustainability in mind. Discover remarkable properties and destinations that prioritise responsibility. Join me in creating unforgettable experiences that leave a positive footprint.

And if you have an adventurous spirit, unleash it sustainably with these thrilling experiences. Dive into vibrant ecosystems, conquer majestic peaks, and leave a trail of conservation behind. Explore responsibly; adventure awaits!

19/04/2024

✈️ Caught the wanderlust bug from 'Race Across the World'? South Korea awaits!

🇰🇷 From the pulsating heart of Seoul to the tranquil beauty of Jeju Island, I'm here to meticulously craft your Korean odyssey with empathy, expertise, and an unwavering commitment to making every moment memorable.

As my business is growing, I'm working with carefully selected experts in the Travel Counsellors community to support wi...
17/04/2024

As my business is growing, I'm working with carefully selected experts in the Travel Counsellors community to support with enquiries where I feel you would benefit for some expert advice and guidance.

With the latest Disney offer launching tomorrow (head to my stories for more info), I thought it would be a good time to introduce you to the first of those experts, Tina, my Disney and Orlando Guru!

Tina says "I’m an expert when it comes to booking a holiday to Orlando. I’ve visited lots of times and absolutely loved every one! But there are so many options, so much to do and LOTS of things to consider and so it is important to book with someone who knows it inside out to find the best holiday for you.

I am often asked about my favourite things…here are my highlights:

- Best ride…Flight of passage at Animal Kingdom
- Best park…Magic Kingdom
- Best food…Mickey Ice cream!
- Best hotel…Animal Kingdom Lodge
- And my best picture…see attached!..the look on my 5yr olds face and memories that last forever"

Personally, I'm loving Tina's face in the photo! 2nd row on the left of the photo!

Get in touch to start planning your next Orlando adventure.

Feedback is a gift, so a big thank you to my lovely guest Hannah who left me these amazing comments! 🥰
16/04/2024

Feedback is a gift, so a big thank you to my lovely guest Hannah who left me these amazing comments! 🥰

The hotly anticipated new season of Race Across the World, the BBC’s epic, hugely successful and much-loved BAFTA-award ...
11/04/2024

The hotly anticipated new season of Race Across the World, the BBC’s epic, hugely successful and much-loved BAFTA-award winning series returned to BBC One and BBC iPlayer last night. Were you watching?

Eastern Asia is this year’s route, and the five intrepid duos will battle it out in a breath-taking 15,000 kilometres race across several countries. From northern Japan, they will cross six seas and eight borders, skirting the path of the volcanic ring of fire - the most geologically unstable region on the planet to reach the finish line in Lombok, an idyllic Indonesian island paradise.

If you want to follow in the footsteps of the teams from 'Race Across the World'? 🌏✈️ it’s time to chart your own course to the vibrant coasts and bustling streets of Japan! But perhaps at a slower pace! With my care and expertise, adventure awaits with the peace of mind that every detail is tailored to your own unique story. 🧳

My Japan Discovery itinerary can be enjoyed in 10-14 days and takes in the must see highlights of this fascinating country. It can also be tailor made for you to add in some of the more off the beaten track destinations featured in last nights episode of you would like.



I'm back from St. Lucia and will be working part time from this morning until the end of our Easter Holidays on 15th. Fr...
10/04/2024

I'm back from St. Lucia and will be working part time from this morning until the end of our Easter Holidays on 15th. From 16th I'll be back at my desk full time but flexible, as usual. Get in touch now to start planning your holidays for 2024 and beyond.

Feedback is a gift, so a big thank you to my lovely guest David who left me these lovely words! 🥰
09/04/2024

Feedback is a gift, so a big thank you to my lovely guest David who left me these lovely words! 🥰

Feedback is a gift, so a big thank you to my lovely guest Jo who left me these amazing comments! 🥰
02/04/2024

Feedback is a gift, so a big thank you to my lovely guest Jo who left me these amazing comments! 🥰

I’m heading to St Lucia today for a week away with my family.I'll be staying at the brilliant  which has a selection of ...
31/03/2024

I’m heading to St Lucia today for a week away with my family.

I'll be staying at the brilliant which has a selection of hotel rooms and villas plus so many activities, making it perfect for a multi-generational holiday which is exactly what we are having.

I'll be back at my desk on 10th April ready to help you with all your holiday plans but if you simply cannot wait that long then my amazing colleague Muriel will be steering the ship whilst I'm away so please feel free to get in touch with her.

Look out for holiday spam coming your way!

Spring forward into your next adventure! Don't forget the clocks go forward tonight, but while we gain more daylight, th...
30/03/2024

Spring forward into your next adventure! Don't forget the clocks go forward tonight, but while we gain more daylight, the British weather might still be up to its usual tricks! It's the perfect reminder to start thinking about your next sunny getaway! Contact me and escape the unpredictable UK weather

Wishing all my wonderful customers a Happy Easter! 🌷 If you're looking for your next trip and want something egg-stra sp...
29/03/2024

Wishing all my wonderful customers a Happy Easter! 🌷 If you're looking for your next trip and want something egg-stra special, I'm just a message away. Get in touch and let's plan your perfect spring adventure.

Passport renewal prices are going up! The government have announced that on 11th April, the cost of renewing your passpo...
21/03/2024

Passport renewal prices are going up!

The government have announced that on 11th April, the cost of renewing your passport will increase*. The new prices for an online application will be £88.50 for an adult, and £57.50 for a child, up from £82.50 and £53.50 now.

If your passport is going to expire in the next 12 months, it may be worth renewing early, but expect slightly slower turn around times as there’s likely to be a flurry of renewals!

Don’t forget that some countries require up to six months additional validity to be remaining on your passport when you visit.

Ps. Do you like my new travel wall in the office? These pictures went up at the weekend after a year of waiting!

*subject to parliamentary approval

✈️

I’m heading to Dubai later today for a few days on an incredible trip that I won at conference back in November. Those o...
27/02/2024

I’m heading to Dubai later today for a few days on an incredible trip that I won at conference back in November.

Those of you currently away all will have my emergency details before I leave and for those of you waiting for quotes, I’ll get them over to you asap. I’ll be working on and off in Dubai but also exploring and sharing what we get up to and showing you the incredible hotels we’ll be staying in,

Oh…and I’m very much looking forward to seeing the sun after all this rain!! ☀️☀️☀️

Look out for Dubai spam coming your way!

Feedback is a gift, so a big thank you to my lovely guest Cath who left me these amazing comments! 🥰Cath is off to Guate...
27/02/2024

Feedback is a gift, so a big thank you to my lovely guest Cath who left me these amazing comments! 🥰

Cath is off to Guatemala and Costa Rica, seeking out adventure, coffee and wellness.

Who else loves the High Performance Podcast? I’ve already learned so many important lessons from the fabulous guest spea...
26/02/2024

Who else loves the High Performance Podcast? I’ve already learned so many important lessons from the fabulous guest speakers, and you could too! Whether it inspires you to set up your own franchise, encourages you to prioritise a well-needed holiday, or just gives you a new motto to live your life by, it could change your life!

And, I’m thrilled to say that Travel Counsellors has officially partnered with them, so listen out for some exclusive content that you won’t want to miss.

If you’re not already an avid listener, I’d highly recommend you tune in.

Find out more about our partnership here: https://www.travelcounsellors.co.uk/hpp

Just booked!La Lancha lodge is hidden away in the forest at the edge of Lake Peten in Guatemala and is the ideal retreat...
16/02/2024

Just booked!

La Lancha lodge is hidden away in the forest at the edge of Lake Peten in Guatemala and is the ideal retreat from which to explore the lesser known but equally impressive Mayan ruins of Tikal.

La Lancha is the first Guatemalan lodge to be opened by Francis Ford Coppola and has just 10 rooms and casitas beautifully decked out with fabrics and antiquities from Guatemala.

Contact me to arrange your trip to this little slice of paradise!

☎01205 220034
📧 [email protected]

Feedback is a gift, so a big thank you to my lovely guest Jo who left me these amazing comments! 🥰
30/01/2024

Feedback is a gift, so a big thank you to my lovely guest Jo who left me these amazing comments! 🥰

Today is International Reduce CO2 Emissions Day. 🌎Travelling by rail is a great way to reduce your carbon emissions. Not...
28/01/2024

Today is International Reduce CO2 Emissions Day. 🌎

Travelling by rail is a great way to reduce your carbon emissions. Not only is it more environmentally friendly, but it also brings all these benefits:
🚅It's a more relaxing way to travel. You are free to move around the train as much as you want, and have large windows allowing you to enjoy the picturesque views and scenery that you pass along the way.
🚅Trains take you straight into the heart of city centres saving you time and money on arrival in your destination.
🚅No lengthy security lines or hanging around for two hours before your departure.
🚅Rail can be a cost effective way to travel, particularly for shorter distances within a country so even if you are flying to your destination, perhaps you could get around by rail once you get there?

Here are some of the city break destinations you can reach by Eurostar from London but of course these are only the tip of the Iceberg. Get in touch to start planning your next rail adventure.

🇦🇺It's Australia Day, so what better time than today to start planning your dream Australian luxury holiday. Australia D...
26/01/2024

🇦🇺It's Australia Day, so what better time than today to start planning your dream Australian luxury holiday.

Australia Day marks the day the British landed in Sydney and is labelled Invasion Day by some Indigenous communities, so this itinerary combines the best of Australia, taking in the highlights of Sydney and the Great Barrier Reef, but also including plenty of Aboriginal history too.

Begin in Sydney, exploring the iconic Opera House, then head to the Red Centre to marvel at Uluru and Kata Tjuta's spiritual wonders. Conclude your journey in sunny northern Queensland, discovering the vibrant colours and diverse marine life of the Great Barrier Reef, a World Heritage-listed marvel. This is a luxurious Australian adventure of a lifetime.

Included in this luxury holiday:
✅3 nights at the Four Seasons Hotel Sydney
✅3 nights at Sails In The Desert, Uluru
✅3 nights at Thala Beach Nature Reserve, Port Douglas
✅2 nights at the Intercontinental Sydney

Along with the following included excursions:
✅Sydney Harbour Explorer - 2 day hop on - hop off ferry pass with smartphone commentary
✅1 Day Blue Mountains Sunset and Wilderness Tour
✅Wintjiri Wiru Twilight Tour
✅The chance to make your own boomerang or canvas on a full day Indigenous Culture tour
✅Outer Barrier Reef Snorkelling and Diving Adventure

From £4,930 per person
11th September until 24th September
Includes return economy class international flights, economy class domestic flights, luxury transfers and accommodation and excursions as described above.

All budgets can be catered for so please get in touch for your personalised bespoke quotation
☎01205 220034
📧 [email protected]

🕌🌄𝗜𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗜𝗖 𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗞𝗦 - 1️⃣5️⃣% DISCOUNT 🇹🇷𝐈𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐛𝐮𝐥, 𝐄𝐩𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐬 & 𝐓𝐫𝐨𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 5 𝐧𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐁𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐄𝐱𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧🧿𝘚𝘰𝘢𝘬 𝘶𝘱 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘦𝘹𝘤...
23/01/2024

🕌🌄𝗜𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗜𝗖 𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗞𝗦 - 1️⃣5️⃣% DISCOUNT

🇹🇷𝐈𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐛𝐮𝐥, 𝐄𝐩𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐬 & 𝐓𝐫𝐨𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 5 𝐧𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐁𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐄𝐱𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧🧿
𝘚𝘰𝘢𝘬 𝘶𝘱 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘦𝘹𝘤𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘭𝘥’𝘴 𝘮𝘰𝘴𝘵 𝘦𝘹𝘤𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘤𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘴 – 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘦𝘳 𝘐𝘮𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘤𝘢𝘱𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘭 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘉𝘺𝘻𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘖𝘵𝘵𝘰𝘮𝘢𝘯 𝘦𝘮𝘱𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘴 – 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘱 𝘣𝘢𝘤𝘬 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦 𝘢𝘴 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘸𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘪𝘵𝘴 𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘤𝘭𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘴.

🔹18th September 2024
🌀14 Days
⭐️4* Hotel on Tour
⭐️5* All Inclusive beach stay
🥘15 Meals on tour
🎟5 Included Excursions

📍𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐡𝐚𝐦 - £1849pp
📍𝐆𝐚𝐭𝐰𝐢𝐜𝐤 - £1729pp
📍𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐰 - £1765pp
📍𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 - £1779pp
📍𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 - £1785pp

🌟🌟Deposits £250pp🌟🌟

☪️Five nights at a 4* resort to enjoy Ozdere on the Blue Aegean
☪️Discover colourful Istanbul, straddling two continents
☪️See the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia and the famed Topkapi Palace
☪️Journey south via poignant ANZAC Cove
☪️Step back in time in ancient Troy and Pergamon
☪️Be amazed by the ruins of Ephesus
☪️Discover wonderful Pamukkale on an optional excursion

🔥💧𝐅𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐚 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐥 𝐬𝐩𝐚?💧🔥

𝗣𝗮𝗺𝘂𝗸𝗸𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝗙𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗗𝗮𝘆) - £85pp
Explore the geological wonder of Pamukkale, where white calcium deposits, some 100 metres high, shape a slow moving, ever-changing cascade, with hundreds of terraces and pools filled by an ancient mineral-laden spring. Ruins of a once great city surround the thermal baths, including a Temple of Apollo and restored Roman theatre. En route to Pammukale, you’ll stop at the ‘red water’ springs of Karahayit, famed for their curative powers. Afterwards, there’s a chance to enjoy the pleasures of a spa with an included lunch and afternoon visit to the luxurious Pam Thermal Hotel, a five-star establishment that takes its 35°C waters from the spring below.
£85pp

Prices are inclusive of the 15%discount, correct as at 23rd January 2024

SNORKELLING🤿Experience the Maldives in a more sustainable way. This  tour has a Ripple score of 100, meaning that ALL of...
22/01/2024

SNORKELLING🤿
Experience the Maldives in a more sustainable way. This tour has a Ripple score of 100, meaning that ALL of the local expenses, remains in the hands of the local communities you will visit.
✅6 nights/7 days on board a Traditional Maldivian Dhoni boat
✅Full Board
✅Snorkelling twice a day
✅Local island visits
✅Return economy class flights from London
From £1,800 per person based on 13th June departure.
Saving of £337 per person!

or

SKIING ⛷🏂
Ski one of the most exciting Ski areas in the Alps. Based in St. Anton, there are two lifts connecting to the neighbouring, beginner and intermediate friendly Lech-Zurs slopes, or stay closer to home with the challenging terrain as well as off-piste challenges (always with a guide!)
✅Return economy class flights from Manchester
✅7 nights chalet accommodation
✅Chalet catering (breakfast, afternoon tea, 3 course dinner & wine during dinner)
✅Sauna, steam room and indoor plunge pool
✅300m from the ski bus, or a 15 minute walk (skis and boots can be left at the rental shop next to the lifts)
✅Lift pass
From £1618 per person based on 3rd February departure.
Saving of £310 per person!

Get in touch to start planning your next holiday
☎01205 220034
📧[email protected]

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