Janet Lewis
I'm based in
Oxford
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Welcome to my world of travel...
With 47 years’ experience within the travel industry, I can assure you that you have landed in the best possible place! I am your local Travel Counsellor based in a small village outside the beautiful old city of Oxford. I am proud to say I was born in the village of Wheatley and have lived here all my life. I live with my husband Alan and our gorgeous Parsons Jack Russell Terrier, Poppy who we adore!
All aspects of travel are a passion of mine, from River Cruising on Europe's wonderful waterways to safaris in Africa! But I'm also partial to soaking up the sun on an exotic sandy beach. But my favourite has to be doing a self drive holiday around beautiful Namibia! I have been lucky enough to experience some wonderful destinations over the years including as I say my favourite Namibia, the Indian Ocean, Thailand, The Caribbean, Mexico and very recently South Africa and Tanzania; not forgetting lots of European destinations including seeing the Northern Lights in beautiful Iceland, where I guided a small group of 10 people together with our partners on the ground in Iceland - what a fabulous trip that was! Whether it be an ocean or river cruise, a city break or maybe a guided tour to some far away country; or maybe it’s that work conference that you need help with? I am here to guide you through it all.
I provide a unique travel service in that at Travel Counsellors we care.
Time is valuable - You don't have to spend hours on the internet, or in a high street travel agents, because after we've chatted you leave the rest to me.
I use award winning technology provided and supported by a world leading independent company to find the exact travel arrangements that suits you. Using this technology and my personal travel experiences plus being able to pool information from around the world where we deal with hundreds of suppliers and not forgetting my many years of industry knowledge, I am in the best position to deliver that weekend away, dream holiday or important business trip!
Whatever you book is 100% financially protected through the Travel Counsellors trust. I pride myself on the service that I provide, adding little touches to make it a memorable one.
So what's stopping you from getting in touch? I will be personally on hand to help you at a time that suits you during the day or evening. I promise to deliver exactly what you are looking for. I am conscientious and committed to finding the trip that’s right for you. I won’t be happy unless you are!
We have our very own app - myTC, which allows you to have all your holiday information at your fingertips. But if you prefer to have your itinerary and travel documents in your hand I can provide that too.
So! Let’s get you on your way as soon as possible. Please email or telephone me today for a 'plane sailing' booking experience, followed by an unforgettable trip!
Why would you not want to book with me?
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Discovering the Gentle Magic of Kerala
My Travel Counsellors Fam Trip
21 Sept 2026 9 min read
River Cruise
I have been very lucky to have been selected to go on a Danube River Cruise with one of our suppliers AmaWaterways along with 8 other Travel Counsellor colleagues. It was a 7 night cruise called ‘Romantic Danube’ starting In Vilshofen, Germany a charming Bavarian town and approx. a 2 hour transfer from Munich airport to the beautiful AmaVerde ship. Our stateroom was compact but perfectly adequate
12 Aug 2025 5 min read
Part 2 - on Safari in Kruger National Park
Next stop was at The Three Rondavels, wow what a view! Nothing more to say was breathtaking! For the final 2 nights, we are at the 5* Kapama River Lodge on a private game reserve – once again an incredible greeting from the staff! We check in to this impressive accommodation built on land which covers 15000 hectares of African Bush – it’s here that we see all of the Big 5! We are given a quick t
04 Apr 2024 4 min read
Part 1 - Johannesburg and Kruger National Park
Just a couple of weeks ago, I headed off to South Africa with a team of fellow Travel Counsellors to meet our host for the next 7 nights who would show us what South Africa has to offer. She did not disappoint! After the 11-hour direct flight to Johannesburg we were met and taken to our hotel for the first 2 nights. We stayed at 54 On Bath, a beautiful boutique hotel in the Rosebank area of Johann
04 Apr 2024 7 min read
Our Namibian Adventure
We arrived in Namibia after an overnight 11 hour flight to Johannesburg and then an onward flight to Windhoek. We were met and quickly transferred to our overnight lodge about a 35 minutes drive away. We'd decided to do a self-drive as it is so safe and they drive on the same side as the road as the UK so knew everything would be fine. Our vehicle was delivered to our lodge that night and the hir
30 Oct 2022 6 min read
Island Hopping in Croatia
We wanted to visit Croatia but weren't sure quite where. I came across the perfect trip - island hopping -starting in Split, travelling to Korcula, Dubrovnik, Mljet, Hvar and then back to Split. This was aboard MV Katarina a brand new (came into service in July of this year 2019) 45 metre vessel with just 19 cabins, sleeping 38 people and 9 crew. She was pretty impressive at first sight and didn
24 Sept 2019 7 min read
Blog from my client who went on their first cruise with Celebrity Cruises
We had the pleasure of booking our cruise through Janet at Travel Counsellors. It’s not the first trip we have booked and we had no doubt we were in good hands. Jan made it so easy for me to find the right cruise company, the right route, and the right service level. What helped me so much is that she knew so much about cruising and I was able to consider lots of different options and chat about
03 Sept 2019 3 min read
6 nights in Paradise
I was lucky enough to travel to the Seychelles with my husband staying on three different islands, Mahe, Praslin and Denis Island with a day trip to La Digue. We flew on Qatar Airways from Heathrow Terminal 4 on their A380 aircraft changing planes in Doha. Doha is a fantastic airport, very large but easy to find your way around, a few hours stopover gave us time to stretch our legs and then board
30 Nov 2018 6 min read
A weekend in Altea, Spain
My husband Alan and I are lucky enough to have our own apartment on the Costa Blanca. We, sometimes with friends, like to visit different places in Spain using our apartment as a base. A couple of weeks ago we drove 1.5 hours up the coast to the hilltop town of Altea, just the other side of Benidorm. We have been many times and we stay in a small hotel called the Abaco Inn, just at the foot of pre
26 Sept 2017 3 min read
Greek Island Cruise on Royal Caribbean's Jewel Of The Seas
Myself and my husband, Alan have had the pleasure of experiencing a Royal Caribbean cruise around the Greek Islands. What a fabulous trip we’ve had! It was our first experience of a week long cruise. We visited four destinations – Santorini, Mykonos, Piraeus (Athens) and Katakolon on the Peloponnese. We flew to Rome and boarded at the port of Civitavecchia. The whole experience of the check in
26 Sept 2017 4 min read
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Tailor-made for you
Your holiday isn’t just a trip away. It’s a longed-for escape, time to reconnect with loved ones, or a dream adventure you never thought possible. That’s why I take the time to truly get to know you and understand your hopes and expectations, then use my experience, connections and passion for the destination to create a trip that makes those dreams a reality.
Personalised service. Always
When you plan a holiday with me, you’ll be given my personal mobile number from the very first call. I’ll listen to your thoughts and ideas like I would a friend and arrange accommodation, activities, and flights that are all personalised to you. And I’ll share my personal tips and recommendations, so you can experience the true beauty of each destination.
Stress-free travel, and more time for what matters most
I believe your time away should be stress-free, easy, and seamless from start to finish. So, I take care of all the details for you - from ATOL protection, insurance, and flexible payments to access to the myTC app, which keeps everything in one place.
Support when it matters most
If the unexpected happens, you can rest easy, knowing that I’ll handle any last-minute changes, flight cancellations, or disruptions before you even pick up the phone. So you always feel happy, carefree, and ready to make the most of every moment.
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