Andy La Gette
I'm based in
Nottingham
Creating Exceptional Travel Experiences
Now in the 30th year of my incredible journey working in travel, becoming a Travel Counsellor in 2016 was the moment everything finally clicked into place – allowing me to work independently and deliver the personalised service I had always aspired to. Helping my customers create unforgettable holidays and lifelong memories is my purpose.
Building my business from the ground up has been both rewarding and challenging, with my Gold status as a Travel Counsellor built on three core values – my passion for travel, a strong work ethic, and genuine care for every customer.
By building long-term relationships and earning referrals, I develop a deep understanding of what matters most to my customers. My concierge-style approach and attention to detail help ensure every journey feels seamless, personal, and memorable.
Family has always been my greatest motivation. I work from home which allows me to offer flexible communication via phone, email, Zoom, and in-person meetings where possible.
As the business has grown, I’ve built a trusted team of fellow Travel Counsellors and support staff, enabling us to provide expert guidance across luxury holidays, cruises, honeymoons, ski trips, corporate travel, group tours, and tailor-made worldwide itineraries.
I was honoured to receive the peer-nominated “One Team” and “Go Beyond” awards at the 2023 and 2024 Travel Counsellors Conferences, recognising my contribution to mentoring and supporting the wider TC community.
Having guided customers through major global disruptions including 9/11, the Icelandic ash cloud, Covid, and most recently the Gulf crisis, I understand the importance of reassurance, responsiveness, and expert crisis management. Supported by the award-winning Travel Counsellors HQ team and full ATOL protection, your travel plans are always in safe hands.
I would be delighted to help you plan your next journey and ensure you make the very most of your time away.
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South America in Two Weeks: A Family Adventure of Scale, Contrast and Wonder
Over the Easter holidays, we set off on an ambitious mission – to see just how much of South America we could experience in a two-week family adventure. What followed was a journey of extraordinary contrasts, unforgettable moments, and a powerful reminder of why this continent captivates so completely.
04 May 2026 5 min read
Looking After the Good Guys
When I collected my wonderful award on stage from this weekend, I was told “this is a great award… it means you’re one of the good guys”. I’ve now had a little time to reflect on just how much this means to me, and how others can learn from the incredible culture at Travel Counsellors. 27 years and counting in the travel industry, and I’ve found my place. I’ve never not been the kind of person w
13 Dec 2023 5 min read
Sustainability - the only choice
Is this really the dream? If I had paid $100,000+ to join an Everest ascent team, I have to say, I would be devastated if this was my moment being on top of the world. Imagine waking early with an expectation of saying “I’m the highest person on the planet” for a moment… only to find you weren’t the first person there that day. Maybe not even making it in the first 100. Worse still… what if your
26 Jun 2019 5 min read
The Value of Incentive Trips
Since becoming a Travel Counsellors and being able to offer M.I.C.E. (meetings, incentives, conferences & exhibitions), it has become apparent how different organisations view the subject of incentive trips. Two opposing camps seeing either “outdated, expensive freebies – not really appreciated by the staff”, or “vital, energising opportunities to reinforce core values with your most valued assets
13 May 2019 5 min read
What advice do you have for travelling with kids?
As a Travel Counsellor, and a dad, this is one of the most popular questions I ever get asked. I will reply, acknowledging that any answer is a subjective one. What is right for one family may well not be right for the next. However, intertwined with my attempt at a response based on our own experiences, are some unavoidable golden rules. For me, king of the golden rules is that if the kids are c
04 Jun 2018 6 min read
Overcoming the myths about cruising
I have spent much of this year learning all there is to know about cruising and the dizzying variety of options available to the UK market. Over time, I have come to understand the benefits of small ships over the behemoth new creations, and vice versa and the meaning of phrases like ‘crew to guest ratio’, ‘on-board credit’, ‘gratuities’ and ‘port fees’. The UK cruise market is vast, getting bi
20 Sept 2017 6 min read
Enchanting Kotor
When asked what the highlight was of our recent Eastern Mediterranean cruise – the answer was as unexpected as it was simple. Indeed, when I first saw the itinerary which was laden with established tourist treats such as Venice, Dubrovnik and Santorini, the main appeal to Kotor for me was that I would be ticking off a new country – Montenegro. I barely knew of the nation and had no knowledge of
01 Sept 2017 5 min read
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A Travel Counsellors Poem
Reflections during lockdown perfectly catured by renowned poet - Tony Walsh
06 Apr 2021
All about Andy!
A short intro to me, and what Travel Counsellors is all about
02 Apr 2021
Norwegian Adventure - A quest for the Northern Lights
See how we enjoyed a February half-term break in Norway - fjords, trains, dog sleds, camping lots of snow - and the majestic Northern Lights!
28 Feb 2019
Ras Al Khaimah - Leap of Faith
Not necessarily what you'd exprect to do in Arabia, but here we zoomed down the world's longest zipline whilst enjoying the TC Gold Award Weekend.
13 May 2018
Vietnam & Cambodia - Unforgettable Family Adventure
Our first trip to Asia as a family - and what an amazing time we had! Culture, food, temples, animals. Such a friendly place with highlights EVERY day.
30 Apr 2018
Venice - Your classical city-break
A worthy destination in its own right, we added it to the end of our Mediterranean cruise. The romance and magic is everywhere in this city of canals!
31 Aug 2017
New York - Springtime city-break
One of my favourite cities - great in all seasons. This time we stopped for a few days around Easter on our way to Florida.
01 Apr 2016
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Let's plan your dream trip together
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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