Becky Miles
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Herts
Stress‑Free, Tailor‑Made Holidays For Busy Families & Adventure Lovers
Hello, I’m Becky, your personal Travel Counsellor and Hertfordshire travel expert.
Based in Walkern near Stevenage in Hertfordshire, I have over 25 years’ experience in the travel industry. I specialise in luxury family holidays, tailor-made long-haul journeys and cruises, creating stress-free, beautifully planned escapes that feel personal and memorable.
As an independent Hertfordshire travel agent with Travel Counsellors, you get friendly, one-to-one support from me plus brilliant backup behind the scenes. Every trip you book with me is 100% financially protected through the Travel Counsellors Financial Trust and ATOL, so you can simply look forward to going away.
I live in Walkern with my husband, daughter and our dog, and I genuinely live and breathe travel and fitness. I love sunrise hikes, mountain summits and active adventures, always with a touch of luxury and relaxation. Recent challenges have seen me summit Mount Toubkal in Morocco for Reuben’s Retreat, take on a midnight marathon for our local hospice in Letchworth and hike Mount Taygetos in the Spartan mountains of Greece. I’ve hosted group trips from husky sledding and chasing the Northern Lights in Finland to trekking through the High Atlas Mountains.
My travels also include city breaks in Sweden and Paris, family time in Ireland, a girls’ trip to Dubai, cosy escapes in the Lake District and Norfolk, and cruises on Independence of the Seas and Odyssey of the Seas, sailing to Santorini, Mykonos, Kusadasi and Naples. I’ve recently enjoyed luxury downtime in Kalamata and Athens with school-mum friends, and I have the Barbados Marathon lined up for later this year. I bring this first-hand knowledge, curiosity and attention to detail to every itinerary I design.
As a luxury family holiday specialist and cruise expert, I love creating:
Relaxing beach escapes where you can truly switch off
Luxury, tailor-made long-haul holidays and adventures
Family and multi-generational holidays that keep everyone happy
Ocean and family cruises packed with fun and flexibility
Culturally rich trips that go beyond the usual tourist trail
Active and adventure-based holidays
Because I run my own independent travel business from home in Hertfordshire, I’m flexible and work around you. You deal with me from start to finish, with direct access by phone, email or WhatsApp whenever you need help or reassurance.
When you book through me, you save time, stress and endless scrolling. I work with a wide range of trusted travel partners and local contacts around the world, adding those little extras that make a big difference: restaurant recommendations, private guides, special celebrations and surprise treats on arrival.
Whether you are looking for a Hertfordshire travel agent for your next family holiday, a special celebration trip, a cruise, or a once-in-a-lifetime, tailor-made adventure, I’d love to help bring it to life.
Becky
Travel guides
Explore my guides and blogs
48 Hours in Rome Before a Med Cruise: Where We Stayed, What We Did & Why I’d Do It Again
My recent stay in Rome
14 Sept 2026 6 min read
A dog friendly break in Wales
About Me, Your Travel Counsellor I am Becky, your personal Travel Counsellor, and I am passionate about creating holidays that feel as individual as the people taking them. As a busy mum (and devoted dog mum too), I know how precious your time away is, and how important it is that every member of the family is considered, right down to the four‑legged ones. I specialise in crafting tailor‑made br
23 Jun 2026 6 min read
Hiking, Gorges and Greek Luxury: My Escape to Kalamata
I took part in a Charity hike for St Catherine's Hospice to reach the summit of Mount Taygetos, 2407m above sea level. I stayed at the Grecotel Filoxenia.
29 May 2026 4 min read
5 Reasons to book with me
I Start With You, Not The Deal I work very differently to internet booking sites and high street agents. Before I ever talk about destinations or deals, I want to talk about you and what you really want from your holiday, because everyone’s needs are different. I want to know: What your family is really like What you love doing together What matters most to you on this trip Because no two famil
23 Apr 2026 3 min read
Climbing New Heights in Morocco
Climbing New Heights in Morocco: My Journey for Reuben’s Retreat & The Intrepid Foundation Earlier this month I had the privilege of combining two things I love – travel and giving back – on a trip to Morocco. What started as a work adventure turned into one of the most inspiring and challenging experiences of my life, all while raising money for Reuben’s Retreat and the Intrepid Foundation. My
16 Sept 2025 3 min read
Family Fun, Forest Trails, and a Hot Tub Retreat in Cartmel
A Rainy, Rambly, Wonderful Week in the Lake District. We’ve just returned from a gorgeous week in the Lake District, and honestly—it was everything we hoped for: muddy boots, misty lake views, woodland adventures, and plenty of cosy moments to warm up afterwards. We stayed at Swardale Lodge, Meadow End in Cartmel, a peaceful little spot that gave us the perfect base for exploring the southern La
01 Jun 2025 4 min read
The Harper Hotel, Langham
The Harper Hotel, Langham: A Hidden Gem on the Norfolk Coast Nestled in the tranquil village of Langham, just a stone’s throw from the stunning North Norfolk coast, The Harper is a boutique hotel that seamlessly blends rustic charm with contemporary luxury. Housed in a beautifully restored former glassblowing workshop, the hotel offers a relaxed yet refined retreat, perfect for those seeking a pe
27 Mar 2025 3 min read
Lapland adventure
My Lapland adventure. Karesuando, Finland I stayed at the Davvi Arctic Lodge which offers an authentic Lapland vibe, with rustic charm with modern comforts. It has a lovely restaurant that feels really comfortable and the food is lovely. The views are stunning of the snow-covered landscapes stretching into Swedish Lapland and makes it a perfect place to relax. The bar is attached to the restauran
31 Jan 2025 3 min read
Disney Dream
My experience on the Disney Dream was magical. Stepping on board this beautiful ship is so easy. Check in was so smooth and short. Every family gets welcomed on board by the host saying on his microphone ‘welcome the Miles family’. I’ve never had that on a cruise before and thought it was a great touch, Jessica thought it was hilarious. We met character’s in the foyer also which was excellent as
20 Aug 2024 3 min read
Discover the magic of 7Pines, Ibiza
7Pines Ibiza. A Slice of Mediterranean Paradise I have just returned from the stunning 7Pines, Ibiza. The hotel is located on the west coast of Ibiza. The hotel is a hidden gem that promises a blend of luxury, tranquility, and the iconic Ibiza vibe. Known for its stunning cliffs, crystal-clear waters, and breath-taking sunsets, this resort offers an escape into the heart of the Mediterranean.
12 Jun 2024 4 min read
ParkLane Luxury Collection
In March I was invited to visit ParkLane so I could showcase the hotel to potential clients. The hotel is in Limassol and the nearest airport to the hotel is Larnaca, which is about a 30-minute transfer. I chose to fly into Paphos as the flight times were more suitable for me. The transfer was only an hour from Paphos. I hadn’t been to Cyprus for a while and forgot how beautiful the landscape is.
04 Jul 2023 5 min read
Mexico - My most travelled to destination
Mexico – My favourite and most visited destination Mexico is one of my favourite destinations for so many reasons. I have been lucky and visited pretty much all the areas along the Caribbean coast (I think I have been about 15 times). I had my honeymoon in Cancun, staying at the Hyatt Zilwa. I fell in love with the hotel whilst on a work trip. Out of all the hotels we looked at this was my favou
24 Jan 2022 2 min read
Beside the seaside
A week beside the seaside in Norfolk. We were kindly offered the chance to stay at a friend’s holiday home for a week in Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk and jumped at the opportunity to ‘be beside the seaside’. I had been to Norfolk many times as a child but had never visited North Norfolk. Our friends had already given us a heads up on activities and places to visit that were toddler and dog frien
24 Feb 2021 5 min read
New York -My Top Tips
Must do’s in New York! I travelled to New York in May a few years ago and we stayed for 5 nights. This was a perfect amount of time as we crammed in everything we wanted to see and do, but did not have to rush. I made sure to maximise my time in the city and booked the first flight out from Heathrow. This meant we had landed into JFK by midday and were in the hard Rock café by 2pm. I stayed in the
29 Nov 2020 5 min read
Book with Confidence
Many of my new clients ask me what makes me different and how do I work. I work differently to the internet and high street agents. Firstly, I like to talk to you about what you really want from your holiday as everyone's needs differ. I put a lot of time and effort into finding what's right for you and all of this is done at no charge, yes that's right I don't charge a fee for my service, I get
08 Oct 2020 2 min read
Aruba - One happy Island
Aruba – one happy Island Not many people have heard of Aruba. Well none of my friends anyway. Handy tips to know for those you want to make envy your holiday plans 1) Aruba is the ‘A’ in the ‘ABC’ islands, with its neighbour’s ‘B’ for Bonaire and ‘C’ is for Curacao. They form the Dutch Antilies. 2) The island is off the hurricane belt and has an average temperature 29 degrees. Suitable for all
10 Aug 2019 4 min read
May bank holiday in the Peak District - Landal darwin forrest
I have recently been on a week break with my husband, Charlie, daughter Jessica and dog Bruce. I chose for us to stay at Landel Darwin Forrest, near Matlock, Derbyshire. I chose these lodges because of the facilities it had to offer if the weather let me down and the journey time was estimated 2 and a half hours door to door! Travelling with an 18-month-old toddler and a dog I needed to choose w
09 Jun 2019 6 min read
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Discover the world with me
Morocco
I went on a group trip to hike the Mt Toubkal - High Atlas Mountains in Morocco for Charity
05 Sept 2025
Disney Dream
I took my little girl on the Disney Dream for a long weekend, we travelled with my friend and her little girl. We all had a magical time.
16 Aug 2024
Crete is calling
I travelled to Crete for a long weekend. The Nana Princess is amazing with incredible rooms, service and food that wont disappoint. The perfect retreat.
14 Jun 2024
Family time in Ireland
We travelled to Ireland to stay with family for Jessica's baptism. We travelled all around County Longford and enjoyed the countryside.
14 Aug 2023
My holidays in 2022
Just a little snippet from my trips in 2022. I took Jessica on a Cruise & we had a family trip to Majorca then a cheeky short break in Norfolk.
26 May 2023
Royal Caribbean Cruise with Jessica
I took my 4 year old daughter on a 3 night taster cruise on my own so we could go experience the ship and all it had to offer. We had THE BEST TIME.
11 Apr 2022
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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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