Ben Grimes

My expertise

Mauritius
Dubai
Thailand
Couples
Families
Multi-Generational Travel
Adults-only

I'm based in

Titchfield

Available for new enquiries

Honest, hands-on holiday planning

I'm Ben, a personal travel advisor based on the south coast, near a little village called Titchfield.

Travel's never really been about getting from A to B for me...it's the memories that stick.

That's what I spend my time on…getting to know you, understanding what you actually want from a trip, and building something around that. Not from a template, not from a brochure.

For a lot of my clients, it's just as much about time as anything else...handing over the searching, comparing, and second-guessing, and getting back the hours you'd have spent on it instead.

Wherever the trip takes you, I take the hassle out of the planning…hand-picked stays, the bits that aren't in the guidebooks, logistics that just work.

I work with couples planning a romantic escape, families after a proper break together, and multi-generational trips where everyone's needs are a little different…from luxury beach escapes and city breaks to bespoke adventures and everything in between.

And if plans change once you're away, flight delays, questions, anything...you're never left on your own. I'm just a message or call away, backed by Travel Counsellors' 24/7 support and full ATOL protection.

If personal, honest holiday planning sounds like your thing...get in touch, I'd love to help.

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What my customers say

Ben was extremely knowledgeable and gathered all the info we needed in one place. We worked together to get the final result we wanted and are so excited for our Disneyland Paris trip in June!

Laura R

Fleet

A massive thanks to Ben, for his professionalism, patience and for being so helpful with all the information provided while arranging our upcoming trip to the Maldives. His support has made the planning process smooth and reassuring, and greatly appreciated. Would definitely recommend Ben for any holiday booking.

Maria H

Southampton

We recently spent Christmas with family in the Philippines, with a quick stopover in Hong Kong. Ben, our travel counsellor, was incredibly helpful in making sure we had everything we needed before leaving England. I was very anxious at the start, as it was the first time travelling back for my son and I after my husband passed away in 2024. Ben supported us every step of the way and kept checking in to make sure we were on track with everything. Thank you so much Ben — your support truly meant a lot to us.

Diana T

Westbury

Ben helped us travel in style. He did a great job of helping us book our trip to Singapore and Australia. He understood our requirements, then found us a number of options for accommodation, restaurants, and excursions, and got these booked for us, along with limos and hire cars as required.

Jon T

Tadcaster

We used Travel Counsellors for a multi location trip to Thailand (3 destinations, flights and various transfers including local internal flight)...the service and support from Ben was absolutely first class from start to finish and we were particularly impressed by his continuing support while we were away to ensure that all transfers went smoothly. I would highly recommend.

Sue C

Park Gate

After years of self-booking, I entrusted Ben with our holiday planning; his ability to narrow down the best locations and provide curated options saved me time and delivered a tailored family getaway that we can't wait to go on.

Alison H

Abingdon

Ben was friendly and personable, understood our needs and was keen to find what worked best for our family. We felt supported throughout the booking and can’t wait for our Disneyland Paris adventure. Thanks so much, you’ve been a star!

Laura C

Winchester

Ben listened to our requirements and researched best options taking into account our budget and our changing circumstances. We would happily recommend him.

Kathryn R

Bristol

I can’t thank Ben enough for planning my upcoming birthday celebration. From the first conversation, he listened carefully to what I envisioned and went above and beyond to make it all happen - every detail was perfectly thought out. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Ben to anyone looking for a stress-free, memorable travel experience. Here’s to the next adventure!

Caroline H

Aylesbury

I recently booked my Christmas trip through Ben, and I couldn’t be happier with the entire experience! From the very first conversation, he was professional, patient, and genuinely enthusiastic about helping me plan the perfect trip. Ben took the time to understand exactly what I was looking for — my budget, preferred destinations, and the type of hotels I need. He came back with an itinerary that was not only well-organised but also included thoughtful touches I hadn’t even considered. Throughout the process, communication was excellent. Any questions I had were answered promptly, and when a small hiccup came up with one of my hotel reservations, Ben handled it immediately and made sure I was taken care of. Thanks to his expertise and attention to detail, planning was stress-free and exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend Ben to anyone who wants a seamless, personalised travel experience. I’m already looking forward to planning my next adventure!

Diana T

Westbury

Ben listened to what I was looking for, and put together the perfect itinerary for my taster trip to Brazil and Argentina in October. He was very patient with my when I was chopping and changing my mind about the order of different destinations!

Lee H

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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