Sent by Laura A
Berkshire 17/03/2026
10/10. Fantastic communication and support. Couldn’t fault it!
Based In Horsham
Anna Murrell
Available for new enquiries
It's Nice To Meet You
Hi, I’m Anna
Your Horsham-based Travel Counsellor, specialising in family holidays and cruise experiences from the UK. I help families plan memorable holidays, including first-time cruises and multi-generational adventures, taking care of every detail so you can simply enjoy the experience.
Tailor-Made Holidays
From ocean cruises to city breaks, beach resorts to bucket-list adventures, I design stress-free, tailor-made holidays around your family’s style and interests. I travel with children myself, so I understand how to make every trip enjoyable for everyone.
Cruise Expertise
Cruising is a particular passion of mine. I’m a CLIA Cruise Master, recognising my in-depth knowledge of cruise lines, ships, and itineraries. I’ve sailed with Disney, P&O, MSC, Royal Caribbean, NCL, Celebrity, Princess, and Cunard, and I guide families in choosing the right ship, cabin, and itinerary. I also share tips through my Family Cruise Deals blog, helping families get the most from their cruise holiday.
What You Can Expect
- Friendly, attentive service from start to finish
- Expert advice on family cruise holidays, UK breaks, and multi-stop trips, including Disney and Lapland experiences
- Flexible consultations to fit your schedule
- Trusted by families across the UK
Travel Experience
I’ve cruised and travelled extensively in Europe, plus have personal experience of New York, Florida, Dubai, and New Zealand. I also lived and worked overseas in France, Italy, and Bermuda, giving me real insight into these special destinations.
Every Detail Covered
I organise everything – flights, hotels, cruises, excursions – so your holiday runs smoothly. All bookings are financially protected through the Travel Counsellors Trust, giving you peace of mind.
Let’s Get Started
If you’re planning a family holiday or cruise, I’d love to help you bring it to life. Call or WhatsApp me on 01403 473833, or email anna.murrell@travelcounsellors.com
to start planning your next adventure.
My customer stories
Sent by Suzie S
West Sussex 15/03/2026
Anna is brilliant!! She is happy to listen to what I want from a holiday and comes back with options that she feels will suit the family. Nothing is too much trouble, Anna is always there to help.
Sent by Amy S
West Sussex 02/03/2026
Amazing service. Really listens to what you are looking for and your budget and goes above and beyond to secure the best possible holiday deal for you. Thank you Anna!
Sent by Fabrianne R
Devon 28/02/2026
I am so grateful for Anna Murrell. As a person that gets anxious making decisions, Anna took all the stress away. Anna simplified the overload of information, was really helpful and had a wealth of knowledge!
Sent by Paula F
West Sussex 22/01/2026
Anna was amazing from start to finish. Her advice and calm, efficient approach made our holiday booking - including securing flights for the best price at a very busy, popular time to travel - far less stressful than it would have been without her guiding us through. She really knows her stuff when it comes to travel, and listens to what you want. Thank you for all your help!
Sent by Amy W
Kent 21/01/2026
We used Anna Murrell to help us book the trip of a lifetime to New York. We had some complicated requirements and Anna handled everything with ease - she took all of the stress out of it for us. She's done a great job of booking us what I'm sure will be a wonderful trip and now I'm really excited to go!
Sent by Rebecca M
West Sussex 17/01/2026
Anna has been brilliant, we will definitely recommend her to friends and family.
Sent by Rachel H
Worcestershire 17/01/2026
Anna was just amazing! So helpful and nothing was too much trouble.
Sent by Amanda T
West Sussex 17/01/2026
Anna was so helpful when we came to her with our interest in a Lapland holiday. She gave great advice on the best areas to go, picked out a few options and took care of all the bookings for us.
Sent by Kirsty P
West Sussex 05/01/2026
I highly recommend Anna Murrell at Travel Counsellors for assisting us with booking our cruise in a couple of months.
Anna went above and beyond to secure exactly what we were looking for as well as being able to help out with our holiday itinerary either side of the cruise if needed.
Anna is very prompt to respond to enquiries and genuinely wants to find the best price and holiday to suit your family needs.
I'm sure we will booking many more trips in the future, thank you!
Sent by Kate H
North Yorkshire 09/11/2025
Another recommendation for Anna Murrell and her travel company. We have just used them to book a family trip to America next year and her team couldn’t have been more helpful. Really knowledgeable and helped tailor the holiday to what we wanted and gave lots of tips and local knowledge, would definitely recommend.
Sent by Malgorzata G
West Sussex 20/10/2025
I really appreciated the feeling of "being looked after". This was our first cruise and Anna found out what was important for us and made the holidays suit our family. She also talked us through the experience, what is to be expected and helped us with some of the concerns we had. We all loved it!
Sent by Elizabeth G
Lancashire 07/10/2025
I’m so glad that you have booked this trip for us, it really has taken all the stress away, the timing couldn’t be more perfect, it’s been one less thing to think about.
Sent by Peter M
Gloucestershire 18/08/2025
A very efficient, friendly and patient response to our inquiry giving us confidence leading on to us booking and securing the cruise we desired with a company we had not sailed with before. Thank you Anna for your much appreciated product knowledge and assurance.
Sent by Stephanie C
West Sussex 11/08/2025
Anna has been so kind and helpful when booking our trip. She is very professional and was very good at suggesting ideas suitable for us to suit our disabled daughter too. Would definitely recommend her. A****
Sent by Jaimini P
West Sussex 04/08/2025
I would definitely recommend Anna and her services to friends and family. She was so knowledgeable and helpful when booking our first cruise. I will be returning to Anna when it’s time to book another holiday!
Sent by Claire D
West Sussex 19/07/2025
Anna Murrell is very helpful and I thoroughly recommend her. I like to support local companies and found Anna Murrell on our local social media. We were looking for a short trip away for myself & daughter; some chill out time but with some interest too. We had a rough budget and Anna worked hard to find us something within that. She came up with lots of suggestions and we narrowed it down. Living in different parts of the UK Anna managed to arrange flights from separate airports that landed / departed at similar times.
Sent by Kelly D
West Sussex 08/07/2025
Thank you so much for organising such a perfect break away for us. Santorini was sensational, the room had views I’ll never forget and it was a much needed family break. We will definitely be visiting again and will use you for our next holiday booking too!
Sent by Susanna A
West Sussex 22/05/2025
Incredible service from Anna. I will definitely be booking with her again.
Sent by Stephen D
West Sussex 20/05/2025
It was an absolute pleasure to have Anna organise our travel plans. From start to finish Anna was amazing.
Sent by Amy S
West Sussex 16/05/2025
Wonderful service from Anna, and very competitively priced, with that added extra service thrown in .
Sent by Stephanie D
Belfast 08/05/2025
So lovely and friendly: I feel I could contact Anna at any time! Anna got us booked in our preferred cruise cabin as soon as the itinerary was released.
Sent by Suzanne S
West Sussex 02/05/2025
Very happy with the service Anna provided. I couldn’t decide between a cruise or hotel based holiday. Anna provided details and quotes for a range of options that would be suitable for both an 10 year old and a grand parent. She happily talked me through the types of holidays and put in loads of work to help me make the right decision for my family. Can’t recommend Anna enough.
Sent by Beth G
Lancashire 27/04/2025
I reached out for a quote, received incredible service, and got an amazing deal. We really couldn’t be more grateful for all the help and energy Anna put into getting our holiday sorted, plus it was completely stress free. If you are looking to make travel arrangements, definitely worth considering trying Anna, she will make it super easy for you.
Sent by Jennifer W
Kent 27/01/2025
Anna is very knowledgeable and helped us find a very good deal for our forthcoming holiday. We highly recommend using Anna to book your next holiday.
Sent by Janet L
West Sussex 26/11/2024
Booking a cruise for the first time, I didn’t know where to begin! So it was great to book with Anna and be guided through the many options by her knowledge and experience of cruises, and the wider travel industry.
I had so many questions and Anna was always really responsive, helpful - not only answering my question, but also adding in bits of info and advice that I wouldn’t have known to ask - and a pleasure to deal with. She also found me great hotels and flights matching my requirements, to complete our holiday. Such a smooth and hassle free process.
Would definitely recommend and will be using her services again.
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My Blog
I absolutely live and breathe travel and I love to write about my experiences! Please take a look through my posts - you might find your own holiday inspiration.
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18 December 2025
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08 December 2025
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Disney Fantasy - Shakedown Cruise
23 November 2025
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Lapland is THE dream destination for so many UK families, but if it’s your first arctic adventure, packing and preparing for that winter wonderland can feel a bit daunting! Here are my top hints and tips, inspired by expert advice, to help you enjoy every magical moment - warm, safe, and smiling: 🧥 Layer Up Like a Pro: Lapland’s winter is cold, but with the right layers you’ll stay toasty - e
Independence of the Seas - Weekend Cruise Escape
13 October 2025
I recently returned from a 3-night weekend break on Royal Caribbean’s Independence of the Seas with my family, and I wanted to share a full review of our experience… We booked the cruise to celebrate my husband's birthday, and we chose an ocean view cabin on a guaranty basis. The cabin we were allocated was exactly as we had expected, spacious, and had plenty of storage. As much as I usually en
Repositioning & Transatlantic Cruises
11 September 2025
Repositioning Cruises - A fun and cost effective way to travel to and from the USA How about taking a transatlantic repositioning cruise, as a low cost way to travel between the US and the UK? Repositioning cruises can be an absolute bargain, especially when comparing the cruise cost with the price of transatlantic flights for a family of 4. Repositioning voyages are a great way to try out a
MSC Virtuosa 2 Nights to Cherbourg
11 September 2025
I recently returned from a short family cruise on board MSC Virtuosa and I am pleased to report it was absolutely fabulous. We had an amazing time, plus really appreciated the added value that came from the extras I qualified for as a Diamond member of MSC’s loyalty programme. I really feel MSC gives some of the best benefits of all the cruise line loyalty programmes. Something to bear in min
How Family-Friendly is Holland America Line?
30 July 2025
I recently had the opportunity to step aboard Rotterdam, the flagship of Holland America Line, while she was docked in her namesake city - and I couldn’t wait to share more about what I saw! Here’s a closer look at how suitable this elegant ship is for families. ?? What Sets Holland America Apart? Part of the Carnival group, Holland America Line sits a step above the mainstream. Think smaller sh
What to pack for a family cruise?
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Half Term Family Cruise on P&O Iona
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I have recently returned from a P&O Iona 7-night February half term cruise with my family, where we visited Hamburg, Rotterdam and Bruges. We had good weather and very calm seas. It was below freezing in Hamburg and Rotterdam, but it reached a lovely 16 degrees in Bruges a couple of days later! One of the highlights of our trip was visiting Miniatur Wunderland in Hamburg, a huge model village w
Northern Europe Cruise on P&O Iona
15 December 2024
I recently sailed on P&O Iona on a 7-night Northern Europe cruise with my family. Our ports of call were Rotterdam, Zeebrugge and Le Havre. We stayed in a 4 berth ocean view cabin on deck 5. This was a great location, mid-ship and low down, for a winter cruise. We were conveniently close to the mid-ship stairs and lifts and it was just one deck up to the atrium on deck 6. The cabin had a love
British Isles Cruise on Regal Princess
11 November 2024
I recently sailed on the Regal Princess around the British Isles in the school holidays (August 2024) with my family, including my husband and our two children aged 8 and 9. Ports of call - Cobh for Cork, Dun Laoghaire for Dublin, Belfast, Holyhead, Greenock for Glasgow, Invergordon, South Queensferry for Edinburgh and Le Havre. Our port highlights: - We absolutely loved Fota Wildlife Park, whic
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