Cath Reese

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South Africa
Maldives
Mauritius
Kenya
Seychelles
Honeymoons
Tanzania
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Southport

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I am Cath Reese, founder of Escapes by Cath and a UK-based Travel Counsellor specialising in Safari Stories & Ocean Escapes: tailor-made African safaris and Indian Ocean escapes for clients who want their holidays to feel truly special.

For me, the perfect holiday is a story: the build-up before your first game drive, the quiet of the savannah at sunrise, the thrill of seeing wildlife in its natural habitat, and that moment you step onto an island beach and finally exhale. Escapes by Cath brings these moments together in carefully crafted journeys, with every detail looked after so you can simply relax and enjoy.

Whether you are planning a first-time safari, a multi-centre South Africa and Mauritius adventure, a family trip with memories to last a lifetime, or a once-in-a-lifetime honeymoon in the Maldives or Seychelles, I will design an itinerary around you. I take the time to understand what matters most – your pace, your comfort levels, your style of accommodation and the kinds of moments you want to remember – then build a trip that reflects that.

As your personal Travel Counsellor behind Escapes by Cath, I look after every detail: from flights, lodges and island resorts to private transfers and special touches, while being on hand with support and reassurance from the moment you first get in touch until you arrive back home. You benefit from my knowledge, my network of trusted partners and the financial protection and peace of mind that comes with booking through Travel Counsellors.

Although Escapes by Cath focuses on Safari Stories & Ocean Escapes, I am absolutely still here for all your other travel needs, including:
💫 Corporate and business travel
💫 Short-haul European trips
💫 Cruises, city breaks, family holidays and multi-centre itineraries beyond Africa and the Indian Ocean

I can arrange everything, from flights and hotels to transfers, meetings, incentive trips and extended stays, with the personal service, support and financial protection that comes as standard with Travel Counsellors.

Think of the safari and Indian Ocean focus of Escapes by Cath as the “front window” of my brand, not a limit on what I can book.

If you are dreaming of your own Safari Story, an Ocean Escape or a little of both, I would love to help you bring it or any other travel plans you have to life.

Contact me today to start planning your next escape.

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What my customers say

Cath is amazing, she has organised two trips for me and one for my parents. From initial enquiry to throughout the trip she has taken care of everything perfectly. When any flight changes or delays occurred she was on to this immediately regardless of time differences and made everything ok. Could not recommend Cath more, we will always use her and feel very comfortable recommending her to friends, family and clients. Thanks again Rob

Rob Sharp

Birkdale

Cath is my go-to travel consultant and I honestly wouldn’t book my holidays with anyone else. She is always extremely helpful, friendly and professional, and nothing is ever too much trouble. Cath takes the stress out of booking, finds the best options to suit what I’m looking for and always makes sure everything is organised perfectly. Her knowledge and attention to detail are excellent and she responds quickly to any questions. I’ve booked several holidays through Cath now and every time the service has been outstanding. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable and trustworthy travel consultant.

Nicola Price

Chorley

Cath has made it easy so far and totally understands our needs making it stress free

Rupert Abercrombie

Rainford

Very professional, helpful and great communication.

J Cook

Dorset

I've never used a TC before and I wouldnt not use one in the future after a brilliant experience. Holiday was booked for us with everything done. Then on our return our flights were cancelled! Cath and the team were brilliant fixing everything. We were home the next day after getting rapid overnight accommodation and new flights. Like a guardian angel watching over you on your trip. Thanks so much ❤️

Mark Jones

Liverpool

Cath has been absolutely incredible in helping us book our family holiday. With two young boys who both have heart conditions and additional needs, planning a trip isn’t straightforward for us — but Cath understood that from the first conversation. She went above and beyond to find not just a family-friendly resort in the exact part of Turkey we wanted, but one that would also cater perfectly for Roman’s autistic needs. Nothing was ever too much trouble. Her care, patience and attention to detail made the whole experience completely stress-free. She turned what could have been a daunting process into something easy, seamless, and genuinely exciting — she even arranged our plane seats together for accessibility needs without me lifting the phone. We’re so grateful for everything she’s done, and we wouldn’t hesitate to use her again.

Vicky Johnson

Wallasey

Cath is the most helpful person when booking a holiday, nothing is too much trouble and she goes over and above to make the booking stress free, I’ve recommended her to my friends and colleagues as she deserves to have a thriving business. Wouldn’t use any one else now and a huge thank you to her for all she does

Carmel Hesse

Middlesbrough

Cat has planned 4 holidays for us now, she has been very professional from beginning to end. Her friendly and experienced approach to booking your holiday makes you feel confident in the process. She makes sure she knows exactly what you want which enables her to plan the best possible holiday for you. Cat also gives you different options if she feels there are better alternatives. First class service and would definitely recommend.

Christine Prendergast

Stainton

We’ve used Cath for all our recent holidays and she is incredibly good at what she does. She takes the stress away from planning, finds the best options for our budget, and keeps us updated at every step. She’s warm, professional and always goes the extra mile. We completely trust her and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her to anyone.

Nicola Price

Chorley

What can I say, cat you are amazing! You have booked, organised and created an amazing trip for our honeymoon, without even giving you much to go on, you have put together our perfect honeymoon, visiting so many beautiful places that we have had on our bucket list for a long time! We cannot thank you enough, you are so passionate about your job and it truly shows! Your a diamond x

Lucy Clarke

Birmingham

Cath as helped me so, Much at booking Lapland not ones but twice , also she’s helped so much with assistant at airport for my disabled son highly recommend Cath were currently looking at Dubai and she’s sending me all info what to book, and best time of year to go

Rachel Pucio

Southport

I would not book with anyone other than Cath now.The attention to detail she brings to your holiday is amazing.And the deals she got for my family to Lapland at the last minute was brilliant.

Ged Giblin

Liverpool

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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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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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