Claire Dickson

My expertise

Adventure Travel
Private Tours
Honeymoons
Families
Groups
Multi-Generational Travel

I'm based in

Herne Bay

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Hello and welcome!

I am Claire based in Herne, Kent.

I’m a very experienced travel agent and I promise to make your holiday dreams come true by ensuring your holiday is personalised specifically for you. Your bespoke journey will be tailor-made just for your requirements so that you can travel, stay and visit exactly the way you want to.

Before joining Travel Counsellors 11 years ago, I worked in the travel industry for 26 years, working for independent agencies and Thomas Cook. Throughout my years I have won many awards and prizes for exceeding customer expectations. My favourite memory was lunch with England rugby star Jonny Wilkinson at Twickenham! I’ve visited many places in America, Dubai, Canada, Caribbean, Africa, Israel, Egypt, Cyprus, Corsica, Greece, Italy, France, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, Germany as well as several cruises.

One place that holds a special place in my heart is Cyprus where I personally got married, so I have first hand knowledge and experience of getting married abroad.

Your holiday might be to fulfil a life-long ambition to visit a particular country or to celebrate a special occasion, such as a wedding, anniversary, birthday or your retirement. I can bring your lifelong ambitions to life and arrange experiences and activities all across the globe, such as trekking in the Himalayas, gazing in awe at the Great Pyramid, listening to the roar of Iguassu Falls or tracking wildlife on a safari...

•Viewing gorillas in Uganda
•Whale watching in Canada
•Majestic tigers in India
•Dance the Tango in Argentina
•Ride on the bullet train in Japan
•Camp in the Omani Desert
•Trekking to Machu Picchu, Peru
•Wildebeest migration in East Africa

Why book with me? I am dedicated committed, friendly and more importantly, my attention to detail and excellent customer service are why I have repeat customers every year who trust me with their dream holidays.

Many of my customers are experienced travellers and find the process of planning a holiday very rewarding, so if you have a clear idea of where you want to go and what you want to do, simply leave the details to me. My 'one-stop' service takes care of everything, so even if you only have the bare bones of an idea, I can help you build an itinerary from scratch that fits your exact specification and budget, so before you go anywhere else, try me first!

Look forward to hearing from you!

“Where ever you go becomes part of you somehow” Anita Desai

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What my customers say

Hi Claire, Just want to thank you so much for making our trip to Venice so amazing. so easy with all the instructions that you had sent also finding us a lovely hotel. Thank you so much we had the best time xxx

Leanne Leggatt

Herne Bay

Claire Dickson is an amazing Travel Counsellor. She organised all our flights & kept us fully updated of any changes in advance of them happening. She is easily contactable & full of wise information & guidance. We feel very safe using her services. She definately makes an enormous effort of putting the clients needs as her priority.

Mandy Rawsthorne

Kent

Claire found the perfect holiday ! Claire found the perfect holiday for myself and my little family, for October half term! And gave me lots of information about the property and area which will be really helpful. Claire is very patient and really listens to what you are searching for in a holiday. In a way that you know that it’s not just about booking your holiday but making sure she finds the right holiday experience for you. The TC app is great too, all the info about your holiday in one place. 😊 Thank you so much Claire, will definitely be booking future holidays with you! You made it all really easy and enjoyable! 😃 Debs

Deborah Wilkinson

Scotland

After writing my second book and with the memories of my unplugged, relaxing and rejuvenating break in Cyprus still fresh in my mind, I want to thank you for the wonderful package you arranged at the Mediterranean Beach Hotel in Paphos. From the moment I arrived, I was impressed by the warm hospitality and the stunning location. The hotel had all the amenities I needed to fully unwind and recharge. My room was not only spacious and comfortable but also featured a lovely terrace with breathtaking views of the sparkling sea. Each morning, I would sit outside with a cup of warm lemon water and a dash of turmeric, soaking in the tranquil ambience while listening to the calming sound of the waves. The attention to detail in the package you provided was evident. I truly appreciate all the thought and effort that went into making my stay so enjoyable. Thank you once again for a wonderful, memorable experience!

Margaret Aberdeen

London

Claire Dickson was extremely helpful in booking my trip, nothing was too much trouble.

Suzanne Sheldon

Kent

Amazing travel agent We have used Claire from Travel Counsellors for a number of years now and she is simply the best. She goes above and beyond what is expected of her and we have absolute trust in her with regards our travel arrangements.

Robert Steele

Herne Bay

Claire Dickson is super efficient Claire Dickson is super efficient. She checked me & my friends in (even though it was early hours in the morning!). She keeps a track on our journeys & checks in with me to see that everything is going to plan. It seems nothing is any bother to her. She makes me & my clients feel very safe & cared for. She works very hard to establish fantastic relationships. I trust her knowledge & opinions 100%

Mandy Rawsthorne

Kent

We always book with Claire We always book with Claire, not only is she an absolute superstar with immense travel knowledge, she is our “go to” person , she also understands what we like ,we always recommend her to all our family and friends.

Leonard Dobson

Broadstairs

Claire was amazing. Claire was more than helpful from beginning to end. I won't hesitate to use her again. She honestly went above and beyond in helping us have the best holiday. Thank you so much.

Claire Hards

Herne Bay

I’ve used Claire a few times over the last 10 years and she is amazing. She has always managed to find exactly what we want. She takes all the stress out of it. Nothing is ever too much trouble, would highly recommend Claire ??

Michelle Meadows

Dover

I have been using Travel Counsellors' services for over 5 years, with Claire as my counselor. Why, you may ask? Claire is like a parent. She is very attentive and listens attentively to your requirements, and fulfills them. No worries, no stress. It's like being on holiday, before going on holiday. Thanks, Claire, for your phenomenal service.

Margaret Aberdeen

London

Claire Dickson is an outstanding Counsellor. She is extremely knowledgeable & experienced. I feel "safe" & reassured when she deals with my bookings. A true asset to Travel Counsellors!!

Mandy Rawsthorne

BEXLEYHEATH

Claire was fantastic, answered all our questions and helped us booking the exact holiday we wanted. I’ve used her before and always had a wonderful experience. Would highly recommend Claire and wouldn’t go anywhere else to book my holidays now .

Michelle Hoile

Dover

Claire has been so helpful and patient with us to book a holiday. She found us a perfect holiday that we’re so happy with.

Megan Reading

Herne Bay

Brilliant service, in fact I've Already recommended Claire to friends. I don’t know why I’ve wasted so many hours over the years trawling through websites when Claire made it so simple.

Abigail Bull

Herne Bay

So friendly and helpful. Used Claire for previous holiday bookings and would definitely recommend her to friends and family, in fact already have!

Sarah Myhill

Kent

Claire booked our Honeymoon to Santorini. Nothing was too much trouble and our holiday was perfect. Claire ensured that it was extra special and we will be booking all our holidays with her from now on. Thank you so much xx

Sacha Stedman

Dover

We have just returned from an amazing holiday, all organised by Claire (Travel Counsellors). She listened to what we wanted to do and then did all the research, packaged all the elements together without us having to do anything. She was patient with me when I was stressed, and did as much of the checking in and travel documentation as she could do. Absolutely every element of our trip went like a dream, and we certainly couldn’t have achieved it on our own. I would highly recommend her and Travel Counsellors, particularly if you want to do something that isn’t your average 2 weeks all inclusive!

Rhoda Allinson

Ramsgate

I have been on many amazing holidays that Claire has arranged, some of which have included 20+ travellers. Whether you are looking at booking just flights, accommodation or a holiday with multiple tours, accommodation and flights, Claire is the person to go to. She is truly amazing and will always make your holiday dreams come true.

Kerry Warren

London

Claire is so helpful with every little detail of our holiday. The tours she organises for us are amazing.. Communication with Claire is excellent and no problem is too big or small to sort out even at very short notice. We look forward to Claire helping us with our next adventure.

Thomas Green

Essex

Claire is so helpful and provides amazing customer service. I’d highly recommend her to anyone. Takes all the hassle out of booking a holiday.

Charlotte Stevenson

Stockport

Claire, made herself available to answer my questions, she was very helpful regarding my poor tech skills, l liked Claire’s calm and efficient approach when dealing with my holiday booking and guidance on appropriate insurance needs. Thank you Claire.

Margaret Gallagher

Kent

Claire Dickson is the most amazing Personal Travel Agent!! I had a business group trip booked to go to India in 2020 which obviously got cancelled due to COVID. Claire rescheduled my whole group to 2021, but once again the trip was cancelled due to travel restrictions. Claire worked tirelessly with endless emails, telephone calls & other communications to gain a full refund for me & my guests. Having Claire as my Personal Travel Agent is a blessing!! I trust her professional guidance for all my travel decisions. I feel exceptionally “safe” when using her skills & knowledge to book my group bookings. I would NOT be using anyone else! Claire is worth her “weight in gold”! Highly recommended!! A true, honest & extremely reliable professional. “Thank you Claire Dickson”

Mandy Rawsthorne

Kent

Claire is always the first person I turn to whenever I have any questions re booking of holidays, Insurance etc and I would not go anywhere else for advice. Very very happy indeed .

Bernadette Ohare

Welling

Fantastic service. Got exactly what we asked for !

Joe Langston

Whitstable

Claire is a fantastic Travel Agent, and has organised some wonderful holidays for me. Great attention to detail and always recommends perfect locations for me . Safe and trustworthy .

Carol Saynor

Herne

Looking forward to brighter times and arranging your next holiday, Claire has arranged all of our last holidays for us and has been amazing. Just let her know where and when you want to go and and she works her magic. Totally stress free experience, all you have to worry about it what to pack ??

Michelle McCoy

Dover

After 2 weeks of trying to make my own travel arrangements, I contacted Claire. I half expected to be told it was just too complicated to contemplate, but received a matter of fact, everything is possible approach Within a really short time there were 4 options to consider. Option 2 with some finishing touches, to suit my preference, is booked, and set to be an amazing summer adventure Thank you so much Claire.

Elaine Hawley

Herne

I will definitely be recommending Claire to other friends and colleagues in finding the best deal that suits your needs. She made the whole process very simple and everything was booked within a few hours of me contacting her. It was a pleasure to have dealt with Claire in organising our trip. I will be using Travel Counsellors for any further business trips we may take in the near future.

Amanda Smith

Kent

I would recomend this service without hesitation. My request for a potential travel plan was responded to immediately. My suggestions for possible alterations (on Sunday morning) were responded to and actioned on Sunday afternoon!. Claire came up with some better suggestions I hadn't thought of, she saved me a significant amount of money as well, she took me through every step of the process and gave me a real sense of confidence in what I was buying and in the holiday to come. The is not a 9:00 am to 5:00pm service it is at least a 15 hour a day service. Superb! I am in good hands

John Saynor

Taddington

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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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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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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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