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Maria Foxwell

Based in Radstock

I am Maria Foxwell and I am a Travel Counsellor, based in Radstock, a stone’s throw from Bath.

My passion is travel and I believe the next best thing to travelling is being able to create amazing, unique travel experiences for others. When I decided to become a Travel Counsellor...

I am Maria Foxwell and I am a Travel Counsellor, based in Radstock, a stone’s throw from Bath.

My passion is travel and I believe the next best thing to travelling is being able to create amazing, unique travel experiences for others. When I decided to become a Travel Counsellor the thing that was foremost in my mind, was that I could now create bespoke holidays to suit my clients without being bound to any particular travel supplier. In addition, having over 20 years experience in the travel industry I am truly independent and able to work with your requirements and turn them into something special. Holidays should allow you to escape from your everyday life and return with beautiful memories that always make you smile.

My speciality is Cyprus holidays. I fell in love with Cyprus when I had my wedding and honeymoon there and now it stays in my soul. My experience of the island, how to get there, where to stay and what to do is extensive. If you are planning a wedding or a honeymoon in Cyprus, then I can prepare a package that is unforgettable for once in a lifetime occasions such as these. Don’t worry about your budget whether it is large or small, I can work my magic and all you have to do is enjoy yourself.

If you are thinking of journeying further afield, I love the challenge of finding great value long haul flights. If you are looking at flying to Australia, Asia, Dubai or America, and are not looking forward to spending hours trying to find the best price, co-ordinating stopovers and connections, then let me do all the work for you. I can book your flight, transfers, stopovers and accommodation. I want to get you the best value for your budget and make sure that you don’t have to worry about anything.

But don’t forget Europe! There are so many fabulous short haul destinations where I can find a package to match your requirements.

The most important element of what I do is to make sure my clients are happy. I offer a very personal service and genuinely want you to enjoy every minute. If you have a holiday in mind, are looking for something different or you just need travel arrangements, then call or email me. I will be delighted to help.

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Customer Story 1

Maria Working full time and studying is demanding but if it wasn't for you I would never have found the time or energy to take a holiday earlier this year. It was your enthusiasm, dedication and determination to find a holiday that was right for me which meant so much -Thank you. I look forward to your help again in September.

Sheila Leeden, Bath
Customer Story 2

A friend recommended that I contact Maria to book my recent wedding in Cyprus. Maria was above and beyond great! Anything I wanted or couldn't source, Maria was the lady in the know. Her knowledge of the Island and her experience of getting married there herself gave me great confidence. The Olympic Lagoon had just had a recent 18 million pound revamp and we were not disappointed. Thanks for all your help and advice and for coming to the Wedding party!

Kelly & Chris Greenslade, Bristol
Customer Story 3

I was very pleased with Maria's service and will definitely be using her again. She was 100% reliable and fulfilled every promise she made, as well as being genuinely friendly and professional. Thank you Maria!

Nicola Hartley , Northants
Customer Story 4

Maria surpassed all expectations, totally professional at all times taking the considerations of her customers. Exceeds the call of duty going that extra mile ensuring everything is to your satisfaction. Takes the stress of booking holidays, her freindly manner and exceptional customer service has made it an absolute pleasure dealing with her. Will book all holidays with Maria from now on

Martyn Webster, Bristol
Customer Story 5

I have used Maria to book two holidays in the last 12 months, one a sun holiday and the other a ski trip. On both occasions she has spent time to find out exactly what we wanted and has gone out of her way to find the right holiday at the right price. She is very efficient and a pleasure to deal with. I would highly recommend her to anyone.

Christine Wonnacott, Bath
Customer Story 6

I am delighted with the service that Maria provides for us. Whether it is for a luxurious holiday or a business trip Maria knows exactly what I like. What I particularly like about Maria, is she understands her customers needs and responds to them. If there should ever be any problem whilst we are away Maria or a colleague is always available at the end of the phone. A real personal service.

Sue Hill, Radstock , Bath
Customer Story 7

Maria is extremely personable, a total pleasure to work with and takes all the hassle out of booking your special holiday so you can enjoy it to the full! She puts a personal touch on everything and you literally are dealing with a person not a big corporate throughout the whole experience. I would not hesitate to recommend Maria (and Travel Counsellors) and indeed have done many times.

Julie Reeve, Bristol
Customer Story 8

Excellent service second to none very helpful she just does that little extra that makes all the difference highly recomemded ! Doreen Bond

doreen bond, carlingcott
Customer Story 9

Maria has been a tremendous help over the years finding perfect holidays for us with her wealth of knowledge and advice. We have a large family and Maria seems to find the perfect Hotel & Resort which suits us all and within our budget. Many thanks Maria and we look forward to booking our next holiday with you. Kind Regards Jackie & Chris.

Chris & Jackie Sweeting, Bristol

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Mauritius

Maria's blog, 15/06/2012

I was lucky enough to go to Mauritius on a work familiarisation trip for 5 days with British Airways and Heritage and Veranda Resorts. I experienced Club World with BA and this was a real treat. Club World seats convert into flat beds and doing 12 hour flight was much appreciated. Even though Mauritius is 12 hours flying time, the island is only 3 hours ahead of the UK in Summer time so I did not have any jet lag at all and felt fairly good on landing.

We Firstly travelled North to Grand Baie ( the main tourist town on the island). We checked in at the Veranda Grand Baie which was a 3 star hotel. For location and service this hotel should be graded as 5 star as it is perfect for the town and harbour area and the staff were just lovely. The rooms were very specious and great for families as they offer a separate sleeping area for the kids in a bunk room giving privacy. The rooms were decorated light and airy and for a 3 star again was top end.

The following day we travelled to the East of the island and stayed at Paul and Virginie (again another 3 star) This hotel had a completely different feel to Grand Baie and would be great for couples wanting tranquility. The beach area here is beautiful and the pools overlook the sea.

Port Louis the Capital was a bustling Town with a great waterfront with lovely craft shops. The food was reasonable here and the view is terrific. We also visited the local markets in the town which was great and we used our haggling skills which I love doing.

We then moved to the South of the island through the national park going through small commercial towns along the way and felt you could really take in what the island is about. The fields of sugar cane were amazing and also seeing locals in their plantation fields.

In the South we checked in to the Heritage Le Telfair a 5 star resort.The beaches in the south are white, with crystal clear waters and stunning. The Le Telfair offers amazing rooms with amazing food and you must go to the C beach club too for a completely different experience.

In the National park there are loads of things to do and see and one of the adventures I experienced was Quad biking and although at first I wasn't very good, I have to say by the end of the hour we were racing through the sugar canes and crying with laughter at how much mud we managed to spray over ourselves. A totally brilliant experience and I now want a quad bike of my own!!

In need of a little TLC a nice spa treatment was in order and the seven colour spa located in all Veranda and heritage properties is available and a full body massage is defiantly recommended.

The next stop wasn't too far as we were transferred 2 minutes from the hotel to the Heritage the Villas. These are hidden gems. We stayed in a 4 bedroom villa close to the resort and anyone staying here can use the C beach club for use of the beach, water sports and food. You have your own golf buggy and after the experience of Quad biking unfortunately the buggies didn't quite make the speed of the quads but was equally as fun when you are travelling on small paths through the golf course.

We also visited the local Botanical gardens called Pamplemousses. This was a very interesting experience and would not have been if we didn't have a guide as she was able to explain all the plants and trees and there history, especially the detail of the Palm tree, where in Maurtius the heart of the palm is a delicacy and is included in lots of salads and starters which was interesting when eating. It looks like a large leek cut into small bite size pieces or strips and tastes pretty good.

Mauritius for me was a beautiful island full of contrasts and full of many experiences to offer, a wonderful trip and I cannot wait to return.