Caroline Piccaver

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Henley-on-Thames

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Hello, I’m Caroline and I'm based in Henley-on-Thames.

With a love of travel and over 30 years working in the industry, I understand that providing excellent customers service is about understanding and getting to know my clients. My customers know I am 100% committed to providing the personal level of service that they deserve. I have a flexible attitude to working so while my clients are away, they know they can always speak to me, day or night if they need to.

No matter what your travel needs, our award-winning technology allows me to quickly search hundreds of flights, hotels, transfers, cruises, car hire, attractions and much more, putting together tailor-made itineraries or packages at competitive prices that fit with your exact requirements. Whether its a complex tailor-made trip or just a short luxury break, I will take time to get understand your requirements, do the research for you and give you unbiased travel advice in order for your travel dreams to become a reality.

My love of travel started at a very young age with road trips around Europe with my parents. At 21, my travel career started as cabin crew with British Caledonian and later with BA, covering both the long haul and short haul networks. After hanging up my wings at 36, I joined the team at one of the high street travel agents and then moved to an independent specialising in luxury tailor made holidays. I then took some time out of travel for a few years but longed to return to the industry which I did in 2013 when I started my Travel Counsellor journey.

I feel incredibly privileged to have visited so many wonderful places. Some of my highlights include helicopter trips around Manhattan and through the Grand Canyon, flotilla sailing holidays around the Bodrum Peninsula and Croatia. I loved the diversity of South Africa when one day you can be having a picnic in the Winelands, another visiting a game reserve or visiting the penguins of Boulders Beach. I've been skied in the Rockies and been drenched by spray at Victoria Falls and cruised at night on the Zambezi River. I’ve played in the casinos of Monte Carlo and Las Vegas and shopped in the souks and bazaars of Dubai, Marrakech and Istanbul.

I have two special places that I return to again and again - Lindos, Rhodes and Kalkan, Turkey and the Caribbean is somewhere I frequent regularly. I have a good knowledge of most Caribbean destinations and a good understanding of many places around the globe. I love to put together complex itineraries such as to the Far East, Australasia, Africa, India and Sri Lanka to name just a few of the destinations where we have expert travel partners on the ground to assist with local knowledge and experiences.

At Travel Counsellors we really are a "family". We have a team at our Head Office to support us with the commercial side of things and our administration. We 100% financially protect everything we sell and we share our knowledge. The sky's definitely not the limit when it comes to where I might take you!

Please get in touch to allow me to help you realise your travel dreams.

Happy travelling!

Yours,
Caroline x

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Sustainable Tourism in Mauritius

Sustainable Tourism in Mauritius

The more we travel, the more we are conscious of our carbon footprint and what we can do to offset the damage that our trips abroad do to our planet and eco-system. We know that airlines are in the business of transporting people around the world, and it isn’t good for the plant, but they are working tirelessly to improve their carbon footprint by making the aircraft more efficient and less

04 Apr 2023 4   min read

Antigua, when the Lights are Green

Antigua, when the Lights are Green

We all knew that travelling in a pandemic would be a little more challenging than normal, but I think we all agree that as much as the red tape is painful, if it means we can get away, we’ll take it. Without travel many of us feel like caged birds or like our wings have been clipped. For me it had been 9 months since my last trip overseas when I was lucky enough to escape to our home from home

27 Jul 2021 6   min read

January Staycation in Brighton

January Staycation in Brighton

Everyone must have memories of Brighton whether it is from the iconic film Quadrophenia or whether it from your youth when, as youngsters, we would jump in the car and drive to the coast for a day of fun on the beach and pier with kiss me quick hats, candy floss and the fairground. I’ve had quite a relationship with Brighton over the years, with it being just down the road when I was living nea

02 Feb 2020 3   min read

White Sandy Beaches in Mexico

White Sandy Beaches in Mexico

Those who know me know how I love to go off somewhere warm when the weather at home starts to get chilly. This year we decided on the Riviera Maya in Mexico. It’s such a popular destination with so many of my clients so I thought that it was about time I experienced it for myself. I’m pleased to say I wasn’t disappointed. We flew direct with BA which took around 10 hours. After collecting luggage

19 Dec 2019 4   min read

A Croatian Flotilla

A Croatian Flotilla

The last time I visited Croatia it was called Yugoslavia and I was knee high to a grasshopper. The last time I went on a sailing holiday I was young, free and single in my twenties. I always described that holiday as one my best and had always yearned to do another one at some point. Such a shame it took 30 years for me to get around to it. You can only imagine how excited I was when our very goo

09 Jul 2019 4   min read

Saint Kitts and Nevis

Saint Kitts and Nevis

Working in travel, we are constantly learning about new destinations and this often involves events in the UK where we learn about the history and geography of a place as well as about tourism, where to stay and what to do whilst there. This year I was invited to an event by the Minister of Tourism for Saint Kitts and Nevis. There were representatives from several hotels and also the tourist board

21 Dec 2018 6   min read

Tantalizing Thailand

Tantalizing Thailand

As part of a group of 20+ Travel Counsellors, I was lucky enough to find myself on this wonderful, action packed, educational trip to Thailand. We flew courtesy of Emirates to Bangkok via Dubai and then from the moment we arrived, we were thrown right into our busy schedule, which over the next six days, was to give us the most wonderful taste of what this beautiful country has to offer. Starti

05 Apr 2018 4   min read

First Trip to Mauritius

First Trip to Mauritius

I became a TC because of my love of travel and love of creating dreams for other people but I never imagined where it might take me as part of my job. I was lucky enough to have been picked for this wonderful trip to Mauritius along with 7 other TCs and our hosts, the lovely Emma from Constance Hotels and our own Mauritius expert Zoe from Head Office. My first time to the island certainly did n

24 Jun 2017 5   min read

Dubai - The Bright Lights of the Middle East

Dubai - The Bright Lights of the Middle East

I finally decided it was about time I found out what all the hype was about since it was nearly three decades since I was last in Dubai when I was cabin crew with British Caledonian in the Eighties. I knew from researching over the past few years that it had changed considerably, probably more than any other city in the Middle East, but I really felt the need to see it, feel it and live it for mys

06 Dec 2016 3   min read

Heaven on Earth!

Heaven on Earth!

Anyone who knows me knows how much I love powder white sand, crystal clear blue sea, palm trees and curry! Yes, curry! I hadn’t quite appreciated that I could eat curry every day on my holiday to the Maldives. I suppose it makes sense with it being so close to India, I just hadn’t thought about it. I really was in heaven. We flew direct from Gatwick to Male with British Airways which was a litt

10 Dec 2015 3   min read

Istanbul Where East Meets West

Istanbul Where East Meets West

"Sell Turkey” they said. I said “no problem, it sells itself”. That was how I ended up being one of 15 lucky Travel Counsellors to win an educational trip to Istanbul. My love of Turkey paid off and I ticked another box on that ever growing bucket list. We travelled from Birmingham with Turkish Airlines into Istanbul’s Ataturk Airport which is on the European side of the waterway the Bospor

31 Oct 2015 3   min read

December in Dominican Republic

December in Dominican Republic

Sometimes when taking a trip you’re not looking for that adventure of a lifetime, you’re just looking for much needed R&R. You don’t want to trek up hill and down dale, you don’t want to visit temples or ancient ruins, sometimes you just want to flop on a sun lounger, feel warmth and sun on your skin and have some quality time with your loved one in a place where the world is happy. This was wh

15 Dec 2014 4   min read

Kalkan, Turquoise Coast, Turkey

Kalkan, Turquoise Coast, Turkey

Kalkan is our home from home (literally). Chris, my husband and I have visited many times since we discovered this beautiful place in 2006. Whether you are a couple, a family or a singleton, few are ever disappointed. This enchanting coastal town simply has so much charm and offers so much. Kalkan has a unique cosmopolitan feel that draws back discerning European visitors year after year. F

31 Dec 2013 3   min read

What my customers say

Caroline is always reliable and responds swiftly to requests and queries. She is vigilant about the ‘small print” and ensures all procedures and requirements are understood. I trust her judgment and advice implicitly. I never feel rushed when discussing plans with her and feel reassured when clarifying matters I’m not too sure about.

J Bruce

Henley-on-Thames

We are back! We had such smooth journey home, largely helped by your detailed planning and keeping us informed of what to expect. We all couldn’t stop singing your praises. Kalkan was wonderful! I don’t think I even googled Kalkan at any point before or after booking, I just trusted you 100% and your recommendation was spot on! Still, it did exceed my expectations. The pool was a very good size, so was the accommodation. The rep was very helpful and the Turkish people were very nice and easy to interact with. We loved Zest beach club, the boat trip, the gorge tour with river rafting, the hamam, the food, the shops. I can now highly recommend Kalkan :) I think we had the perfect balance between relaxation and activity. We even managed to spend less than budget, Thank you again for always exceeding expectations. You are the best!

Jane Burt

Maidenhead

We have used Caroline for 3 big trips now and recommend her to friends. Always thorough, always knowledgeable, listens as well as suggests. In every way excellent.

Karen Lem

Tring

Caroline had been amazing sorting out our fly drive holiday to Australia and looking at all sorts of ways/costs that we can fly there with business / premium seats as part of the journey. I cannot recommend enough to using her services and expertise knowledge.

S Trotter

Ashford

Amazing! Have already recommended to friends. Superb service that makes every holiday so much more enjoyable. THANK YOU.

Caroline Whittam

Wargrave

Caroline's knowledge and attention to detail is second to none. A one stop shop , so easy to communicate and the App is a great tool to check docs and make payments. I won’t go anywhere else now for all our travel needs. Peace of mind when travelling is priceless and Caroline never fails to deliver! Thank you for all that you do.

Lara Evans

Maidenhead

Caroline has been nothing but very helpful and professional. I used her to book a trip 4 years ago at short notice when I was let down by another travel agency, and purposefully went through my emails to find her name again so that I could have my current trip booked by her. Caroline goes above and beyond to find the best deal for her clients.

Michelle Braakhuis

Walton-on-Thames

I really wanted someone to take the pain away from all the organising and also finding the right holiday for us in the sun after 4 years of not travelling. Caroline was amazing she found us a fantastic holiday which ticked all of our boxes, gave me sound advice and information all the way through and within budget. We had a fabulous time and Carolines service and follow up is second to none, I wouldnt hesitate in recomending her and will be using her to book our next holiday for sure.

Anne Lockett

Somerset

We always book through Caroline We always have a first class service - I would like to say we are not the easiest Clients for her to deal with as we have very precise requirements. She never complains but always comes up with the answers and we always have an amazing trip safe in the knowledge that we are in good hands if anything goes wrong.

L Winnen

Princes Risborough

Caroline is the epitome of excellent service. She listens carefully and offers advice to make sure you and your family have the best possible trip. She is patient and understanding too which makes a big difference. I always recommend her to family and friends and wouldn’t book any overseas travel without speaking to her first.

Jayne Johnson

Wallingford

Caroline and Travel Counsellors, booking my travel arrangements, helps me to feel secure in the knowledge that I will be looked after from start to finish of each journey and more. Caroline goes above and beyond in all her dealings with her travellers.

Valerie Eggleton

Fleet

Caroline always takes time to really try to understand our requirements to come up with the best option. Her knowledge and advice is amazing and I totally trust her to always get it right and she never fails to deliver. The smoothness of the whole booking process is fab and the fact there is now an app to view all the information is streets ahead of other providers. My all time one stop shop for our special time away, thanks to Caroline and all that she does.

Lara Evans

Maidenhead

Caroline was incredibly patient and helpful. Would definitely use her again and recommend her.

M Howarth

Henley-on-Thames

Caroline was super swift at finding us what looks like a dream holiday and it's been a total pleasure dealing with her.

A Christie

Henley-on-Thmes

Congratulations and sincere thanks to Caroline for getting my refund from last March back from Delta for my flight to Boston from Augusta. Above and beyond the call of duty and quite amazing perseverance too. It's the attention to detail which makes her special. Leslie

Leslie Plumb

Henley on Thames

Caroline has been unbelievably supportive and helpful over the last year or so as we have had to defer holidays due to the pandemic. We are so grateful for her insights and support and would not hesitate to recommend her!

Alex Hookway

Reading

Caroline is always professional, friendly, knowledgeable! Would definitely recommend her service.

Julia Livesey

Maidenhead

We have received the documentation for our holiday today and wish to thank Caroline for her advice and diligence in helping us to organise this adventure to New Zealand and Australia. We would not have managed to do this ourselves and Carloline has dealt with our preferences with professionalism especially during these exceptional circumstances. Let's hope that all the restrictions will have been lifted by the time we depart. We would not hesitate to recommend Caroline's services to any of our friends!

Carolyn Goffe

Sonning Common, Berkshire

Caroline is fab! She’s helpful, efficient and professional. Have already recommended her to several friends. Nothing’s too much trouble for Caroline.

Bridget Hancock

Henley-on-Thames

Great All round service. Very, very helpful. Very quick to respond. Always has your best interests at heart.

Perry Arnold

East Sussex

My wife and I just back today from a 4nite (Dec.5-9) stay in NYC, our first time, to celebrate my 70th. We have known Caroline for some time and with only a modest brief she was able to provide a perfect Itinerary, everything taken care of for us. Nothing was too much trouble, the Information Pack, paper and/or App was perfect, we simply had to turn up. She found us a little gem in The Renwick Hotel, perfectly located in mid-town Manhattan within walking distance of many (iconic) places of interest ... clean, decent sized well appointed bedroom and bathroom. With all the facilities you would need it is to be recommended. Caroline booked us three tours, Lady Liberty plus Tour Guide, The Empire States Building and the Top of the Rock with its 360degree views, including Central Park and the ESB ... she was also able to provide us with recommendations for Eateries. One of our take-aways was the people, whether native New Yorkers or fellow tourists all very engaging, lots of memories made to be retold ... I would recommend everyone experiences NYC. So thank you once again Caroline ... Chris & Teana

Chris Greenwood

Hull

Caroline goes that extra mile or more to ensure we get the best value and most thought out trip. She knows us and takes care of our needs, anticipating our whims and desires. She is always available for minor changes and any concerns. We will always use Caroline as we have done for years.

Roy Sunley

Chalfont St Peter

Caroline has been wonderful. She took all of the stress out of booking flights and a holiday and went over and above my expectations completely, I would definitely recommend her and use her again.

Melissa Vigor

Great Missenden

I had been following Caroline online for a while as a result of which we decided to book my husbands 70th Birthday celebration holiday through her. We are very impressed with the attention to detail and service to date. We would highly recommend Caroline.

Lyn Winnen

Princes Risborough

The reason I use Caroline to help with my holiday planning is they are always bespoke and quite complicated to pull together into an overall package that works in the time available- Caroline always makes the complex seem simple and it results in me being confident that it’s all in hand and that the holiday will be a really enjoyable experience!

Justin Bull

Maidenhead

Caroline explored the market re a family cruise in the summer for two weeks. We had a few ideas ourselves regarding our options and prices. She came back to us really quickly with a superb solution that exceeded our budget expectations and ticked all the boxes. I have worked with Caroline several times. Each time, her service has been excellent. Thanks, Caroline!

Lindsay McLoughlin

Henley-on-Thames

The service we received was brilliant, always informed as to what was going on, Caroline listened to what we said and acted on it, we ended up with what will probably be a perfect holiday for us and all done in just over one week too, we were very pleased.

Shelagh Turner

Oxford

Caroline is fantastic, a Travel Counsellor in the true sense of the word. She thinks carefully about what holiday would suit us and our family as she takes time to get to know us. I wouldn’t use anyone else now for our holidays! Simply the best!

Eveleen Hatch

Henley-on-Thames

After some persistent nagging from our friends we agreed to go on on a winter sun holiday with them. We wouldn't have gone away of our own volition as I am able to spend a maximum of an hour, on holiday research on the web, before I lose the will to live. Caroline was given a country (Thailand), a budget and a brief list of 'would likes': smallish resorts and an island hopping cruise midway though holiday. Caroline did everything; organised the transfers and even checked us in on our flights. All the dots were joined up, she kept in contact with us (even during our holiday) and it was completely stress free. It was the best holiday ever and I would recommend the exact same hotels and itinerary to any of my friends. We felt that Caroline went above and beyond in trying to find us the perfect holiday. Her service was second-to-none and we felt really valued as customers.

Janet Wood

Henley on Thames

Writing this from my office desk, surrounded by dark clouds and rainy windows – but that is where the complaints end! What a fantastic holiday Caroline organised for us, it was truly excellent! From the luggage tags and boarding passes she kindly sent through, to the hotel staff and accommodation, the logistics ran smoothly allowing us to relax and enjoy. The accommodation was great, perfect for what we wanted and the staff were excellent with their suggestions of places to see and where to eat – we even got a room upgrade!! We felt we would definitely go back to Santorini and just wanted to say thanks, we would definitely recommend Caroline's services.

Christopher Loveridge

London

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Kalkan, the Jewel of the Mediterranean

Kalkan, the Jewel of the Mediterranean

This is beautiful Kalkan on the Turquoise Coast of Turkey. Quaint buildings, gulet boat trips, harbourside and roof top restaurants with stunning food.

02 Sept 2020

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