Claire Jackson

My expertise

Adventure Travel
Multi - Destination
Couples
Families
Multi - Generational Travel
Solo Travellers
All - Inclusive
City Break

I'm based in

Coleford

Available for new enquiries

It's Nice To Meet You

I’m Claire Jackson, Travel Counsellor
I’m here for you, to plan and deliver life’s unforgettable adventures

Imagine your dream escape, a trip that strengthens bonds, creates lasting memories, and caters to everyone's needs and interests. Whether it's a milestone anniversary with your partner, a multi-generational family reunion, or an adventure with friends, I specialise in crafting bespoke experiences that go beyond the typical tourist trail.

Thriving on helping clients create and plan their ultimate holiday, I approach each itinerary with the same level of investment I would for my own trip, meticulously handling every detail.

DISCOVER HIDDEN GEMS
Skip the crowded hotspots and explore unique destinations. Think private wildlife safaris for adventurous families, chasing the Northern Lights on a romantic getaway to Iceland, or sailing on a catamaran in Croatia with a group of friends. By drawing from my extensive travel experience, I find locations that perfectly suit your unique interests and requirements.

STRESS-FREE PLANNING, EVERY STEP OF THE WAY
Consider me your personal travel concierge. I'll handle all the details - flights, excursions, transfers, and logistics - so you can relax and focus on what matters most: enjoying an unforgettable experience. With 24/7 support for those unforeseen travel hiccups, like cancelled flights or missed connections, you'll have complete peace of mind knowing I'm here for you, while ATOL protection provides additional financial security for your booking.With ATOL protection, your booking is financially secure and you'll have 24/7 support for complete peace of mind.

Here's how I help create your dream trip:

TAILORMADE ITINERARIES
Family fun for all ages, or experiences designed for around your unique interests, all comfortably within a range of budgets.

FLAWLESS EXECUTION
Meticulous attention to detail ensures a smooth and unforgettable experience.

RELAX & UNWIND
By drawing from my extensive travel experience and network of Travel Counsellors worldwide, I find locations that meet, and exceed, your expectations. Leave the planning to me and focus on making memories.

UNLOCKING HIDDEN GEMS
Discover unique destinations that will become treasured stories for you and your travel companions.

SHARED PASSIONS, EXTRAORDINARY EXPERIENCES
Adventure sports, luxurious relaxation, or exploring cultural gems - I build itineraries around what you love.

MILESTONE CELEBRATIONS
Life's special moments deserve special trips. I plan stress-free breaks, whether it's a family reunion or a romantic getaway.

Ready to create lasting memories with your favourite people? Let's chat!

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Explore my guides and blogs

Exploring the Heart & Soul of Brazil: My Unforgettable Familiarisation Trip

Exploring the Heart & Soul of Brazil: My Unforgettable Familiarisation Trip

Brazil has always called to me - a place bursting with colour, rhythm, history, and the promise of adventure. Recently, I had the privilege of joining a Travel Counsellors familiarisation trip to this extraordinary country. From the golden beaches of Rio to the cobbled streets of colonial towns, I immersed myself in Brazil’s magnetic energy and diverse experiences. Here’s a glimpse into my journey

17 Nov 2025 5   min read

Canada - from Vancouver, through the Inside Passage of Alaska then through the Rockies to Banff

Canada - from Vancouver, through the Inside Passage of Alaska then through the Rockies to Banff

Exploring Canada & Alaska: A Trip to Remember...! In May, I had the absolute pleasure of taking a truly unforgettable trip with my dad – a journey that blended breathtaking scenery, once-in-a-lifetime wildlife encounters, and some amazing travel experiences. Our adventure began in style, flying Business Class with Air Canada to Vancouver (my first time!). The service, comfort, and space made for s

04 Aug 2025 5   min read

Run Barbados

Run Barbados

During a cold Nov in 2022, I received a call from the Barbados Tourism Board asking if I would be interested in going to Barbados to see what the country had to offer + to take part in a running festival called ‘Run Barbados’. After several questions to find out costs, logistics + dates, the checking of the diary + a mental check on how fit I was to run any distance having been on a bit of a brea

13 Jan 2023 5   min read

Escaping to Mallorca for some warm weather training

Escaping to Mallorca for some warm weather training

For those of you who don’t know me, I’m a bit of a fitness freak and I compete in triathlons. Every year I tend to go away with my friends on a training camp or a cycling holiday, somewhere warm, escaping the cold and damp English weather. Last year was no different, faced with another bleak winter I needed something to look forward to, so Mallorca was booked. We have been to Mallorca a number

24 Nov 2020 5   min read

What my customers say

Holiday of a Lifetime! Everything was better than expected. Claire Jackson created the holiday of a lifetime. The hotels, flights, driver, itinerary were excellent and she arranged some upgrades. We will be booking again. Thanks Claire.

Matt Heaman

Lydney

Claire made our holiday easy. She listened to what we wanted and it was stressfree. We had a wonderful time skiing in Finland and it went seamlessly..... Thanks Claire

Kate Brown

Hereford

Claire has helped us greatly in organising our summer holiday for us this year. She’s acted on our request quickly, has been thorough and very communicative. She has made things easy and I feel assured we’re in safe hands.

Vicky Lea

Plymouth

Claire smashed it again, great supporting in choosing the right hotel and flights and was on hand to make it all seamless and hassle free. Happy returning customer!

Stewart Bailey

Leamington Spa

Claire, my travel consultant was brilliant throughout. I had some ideas about flights & other experiences for my trip. Claire followed up on my research and took care of all my bookings, as well as practicalities like check ins for flights. She kept in touch throughout my two month trip to make sure everything was OK. It was great to know that support & advice was always available if needed.

Geoff Fawcett

Colford

I would highly recommend Claire; we have already done two holidays with her, and have now got one booked for the summer. It really is so easy - you tell her where and what you want from the holiday, and the budget, she then does her magic and books you the most amazing holiday.

Tammy Townsend

Gloucester

Excellent service, highly recommend contacting Claire. It made the trip easier all round, and overall a very positive experience.

Daryl Brindle

Gloucester

Claire was so helpful and available and always ready to deal with any situation or answer any questions. Definitely would recommend to anyone looking for a first rate travel service.

Shelley Knowles-Dixon

Totnes

I can’t recommend Claire & her travel expertise more highly. She honestly went above and beyond for us as a large group travelling to India. She made the whole process so much less stressful than it would have been (especially with Air India constantly changing our flight times/schedules etc). I will definitely be using Claire again in the future for my holiday bookings- it’s so much easier & nicer having a “real” person to talk to & advise you properly. Thank you Claire for being such a Superstar ! 🤩🎉💫

Katherine Simpson

Kettering

Claire takes pride in what she does and goes above a beyond to get what you want. Nothing to too much trouble.

Anita Howe

Warwick

This was my first experience using an independent travel agent and Claire Jackson had come highly recommended from other friends. I can’t believe I didn’t use her earlier! We had a call where we discussed my requirements; budget, dates, holiday type. Claire came back with lots of options within my dates and budget and once a decision was made, she did all the hard work! Flights, luggage, transfers, trek, hotels, all taken care of. Even checking us in and sending boarding passes. She sent us a travel guide and personalised luggage tags - what a fabulous touch! The TC App was easy to use and had all the details and documents for the trip. Claire booked the 4-day Inca trail in Peru for my partner’s 50th and her recommendation for the tour group and hotels was spot on. We had an amazing holiday and the tour company were fantastic. All in all it was an excellent service and Claire provided that extra special touch. She come highly recommended from me too!

Emma Murphy

Hereford

Claire did an excellent job of researching the options, and coming up with the best value for money inter-railing holiday for us. I'm so relieved our trip was in such safe hands!! I would not hesitate to recommend her to family and friends and in fact I already have, and my Mum has used her twice and I know of at least two friends who are using Claire, after me singing her praises.

Alison Harris

Lydney

Use Claire for all your holidays! It's a no brainer! Claire was amazing from start to finish! I have never used a travel counsellor before and I can't see me ever not in the future. Not only was the travelling seamless, the accommodation amazing and the communication impeccable it was such a comfort to know if anything went wrong Claire and Travel Counsellors were on hand to help out.

Lisa Russell

Cardiff

Claire Jackson organised our recent trip to Northern Sweden. This was a bespoke trip to facilitate a handicrafts course that my wife wished to undertake. All the arrangements were made just as we asked and the whole trip went very smoothly, with no unexpected hiccups or expenses. Claire was available and in communication throughout the planning and execution of the trip. Highly recommended, we will definitely look to use her services again for future travel arrangements.

Nigel Smith

Monmouth

Claire is fantastic! The best flight PA assistance one could ever dream of. Makes everything about travelling abroad so much easier and less stressful! Thank you!

Elise Yuill

Newton Abbot

DENMARK MADE EASY What a great time we had and made so easy by booking with Claire Jackson. Nothing was too much trouble for her, even me changing the taxi time 3 times. The car hire went smoothly and the hotels that she suggested were perfect. She is so good at putting together that one off trip. I shall certainly be recommending my friends to use her.

Jan Hannaford

Pembroke

Our Maltese Holiday We have recently returned from a week in Malta and would thoroughly recommend Claire Jackson and her company Travel Counsellors Ltd. This was the first time we had used her, and it was fantastic. Initially she talked to us about where we wanted to go and what our requirements were. She then provided us with a number of potential hotels and flight options to get us there. Having made our choice from these, she then did all the bookings for us. We only had to pay an initial £150 deposit, but this was refunded the moment the bookings were completed. We raised a few queries with her over the next few months, and she very quickly answered these by contacting the hotel/airlines on our behalf. She organised all our boarding passes as they became available to book and set up a WhatsApp group for us, should we need to contact her in an emergency whilst away. Everything went without a hitch, but it was really reassuring to know that she was there should we need her. The hotel we chose (The Grand Hotel Excelsior) was also fantastic. It looked stunning, the staff were always very helpful, and the breakfast and evening meal venues were just amazing with a fantastic picture window over the waterfront alongside the hotel. As we ate each night, we watched the sun slowly setting over the hills across the bay. They even realized it was my birthday, whilst we were away, and produced a bottle of wine for us! Then there was Malta. Valetta was a lovely vibrant city to explore, very compact and yet so scenic and full of interesting sites to visit. Even the smaller churches were really ornate, and the people all seemed friendly and helpful. Full of tourists in June of all ages, but everyone seemed to be enjoying the place, and the weather was just right. We also did great trips out to The Three Cities, Gozo, and Mdina/Rabat. Transport was easy to use, and prices were very reasonable. We had a great time and will undoubtedly use Clair again for future holidays.

Ian Gibson

Epsom

All we had to do was turn up......! I went on a skiing holiday in the Dolomites in February, organised by Claire Jackson, with the minimum of fuss. All we had to do was turn up!

Clive Thomas

Cheltenham

The service from Claire was excellent. She goes above and beyond to help you get the deal you want. Very happy with the service.

Anita Howe

Coventry

We would recommend 100% putting your trust in Claire Jackson and relax when it comes to booking a holiday!! The whole experience of booking through Claire took so much of the worry away from making the big decision to take our family to the other side of the world. We hadn't travelled abroad for 6 years and had never visited Asia. The children are teenagers and the time was right for a big adventure as a family of 4. Claire had been recommended by our sister in law and we can see why; her expert knowledge and oustanding customer service is second to none. With Claire's help we decided on Thailand at Christmas time as we wanted Winter sun - we were late deciding so getting the flights, transfer vehicles accommodation booked in a short space of time in the Autumn was no mean feat. All was booked swiftly with consultation with us every step of the way. Then we had the real advantage of being able to pay bits of as and when we were able through a really helpful holiday app - all was made really straight forward. Claire booked us in for all our flights remotely and communicated swiftly with us each step of the way. We had the most wonderful time away and it did us so much good as a family - wonderful memories and just great fun!! We had one issue with a hotel booking and even though it was supper time on Christmas Day in the UK Claire was on the other end of a text instantly and resolved the issue whilst we slept!! So many advantages of booking through Claire Jackson I could go on and on - we are already looking forward to our next trip!!

Sally Powell

Hereford

I already have recommended Claire to several people - family and friends!

Trula Brunsdon

Evesham

We didnt know where we wanted to go for a short break and Claire came up with a few ideas. Then focussed on the hotels in the place we wanted. She's just been wonderful in getting it done - I know we could have done it ourselves, but it is such a joy to have lovely Claire doing it for us, saving us hours of time and stress. I was worried on the booking that the room says 'double or twin beds' (and twin beds is def not OK!!) and Claire contacted the hotel to ensure we will have a double bed. Hurrah!

Margie Chavasse

Dorset

We have had great interaction and nothing but flawless service from Claire. Made this whole process so easy in achieving the holiday we want. Excellent.

Gareth Knock

Devon

Claire was tenacious at finding the best flights and hotel for me. Strongly recommend her.

Janet Hannaford

Pembrokeshire

I would recommend Claire wholeheartedly, her speed and efficiency in dealing with my request was beyond my expectations.

Margaret Johnson

Truro

A great holiday arranged by Claire. We gave her a budget and an idea of the sort of holiday we would like . Claire came back with four suggestions from which we chose Montenegro. Claire arranged flights, accommodation & transfers. While we were away Claire sent texts checking that everything was going ok & altered the return taxi to suit us. Travel Counsellors also provide a 24 hour emergency contact - which thankfully we did not need to use!

Geoffrey Fawcett

Coleford

SO helpful and accommodating thank you!

Sabrina Ferro

Stratford

A huge thank you to Claire for booking the perfect birthday break in Lake Garda. Claire was on hand through the lead up to travel and during the break (even when we wanted to add people to the booking!). I couldn't recommend Claire enough!

Abigail Porter

Swindon

Exceptional travel planning with Claire Jackson. I recently had the pleasure of working with Claire Jackson to book a long weekend trip to the Isle of Wight for my mum's special birthday, and the experience was nothing short of fantastic. From the very beginning, Claire was approachable and took the time to ask questions to truly understand what I was looking for. She recommended the perfect place to stay, and it turned out to be everything she promised – a great location, excellent food, and superb restaurant and sightseeing recommendations. The whole process was incredibly easy and straightforward, thanks to her thorough approach and the convenient app she provided. Claire's exceptional customer service stood out throughout the entire experience. She went above and beyond, even for a short 4-day trip. The small, thoughtful touches like luggage tags, a card wishing us a great trip, and a welcome letter in our room added a personal touch that made our stay even more special. Her communication was excellent, and she followed up with us after the trip to ensure everything went well. One of the highlights was making unforgettable memories with my mum, thanks to Claire's meticulous planning. Knowing I could call her if anything didn't go as planned gave me peace of mind, and her friendly follow-up after our trip showed her genuine care for her clients. I would absolutely reach out to Claire again for future trips and highly recommend her to everyone I know. She made our mini-trip brilliant and effortless, and I can't thank her enough for the wonderful experience.

Lisa Yelland

Bristol

Claire is the most fantastic travel consultant we wouldn't want to fly with anyone else!

Elise Yuill

Newton Abbot

Claire takes pride in providing a personalised travel package which suits you and she is always on hand to ensure the experience is as you wanted. Nothing was ever too much bother even at 1am on her birthday!

Phil Tilley

Wales

Our angel Travel Counsellor Claire Jackson was a joy to work with and her hard work, and meticulous foresight ensured that our dream holiday of a lifetime was exactly that! The help that our Travel Counsellor Claire Jackson gave us was amazing. No stone left unturned and all the pre work on our booking ensured that our trip was highly memorable, stress free and extremely enjoyable.

Murray Mercer

South-End-On-Sea

Friendly, informative and proactive support to book a competitively priced holiday package. Claire and Dawn (her Disney expert) were so informative and supportive when we were looking to book a family trip to Disney (Florida) their guidance and knowledge was incredible, far more than I'd expected... really proactive and helpful. The quotes came in quickly, were easy to follow and competitively priced! Our Holiday plans are on hold at the moment but when we are ready to pick it up again I will be back in touch with Claire without hesitation.

Ellcie Conway

Bristol

Holiday perfection If you want a bespoke trip, or just don't want the hassle of organising a holiday yourself, Claire Jackson does it all for you - and you'll probably end up with a better holiday than if your booked it yourself! She listened to what we wanted, came up with options which we then tailored to our exact requirements and the result was a perfect holiday. Claire has set herself a very high bar for the next holiday she organises for us but I've no doubt she'll exceed our expectations once again.

Trula Brunsdon

Evesham

Simply Brilliant Took the hassle out of planning a trip away for myself and my Grandmother! Claire @ Travel Counsellors was simply perfect. I can't recommend her highly enough. Next time I go away, I'll be contacting Claire. She was readily available at every stage of the trip with updates and any necessary changes that I needed to make.

Matthew Lewis

Market Harborough

Excellent service,everything we wanted and less stress of organising for me! Thank you Claire

Kelly Rose

Hereford

Incredibly accomodating and pleasant. Catered to my needs extremely well, and was able to fit in everything I needed. Would use again for sure.

Freddie Faux

Yeovil, Somerset

Claire could not have made the whole issue simpler, from the initial discussions to the selection of options, nothing was too difficult for her.

Ian Clooney

Belgium

There is a lot going on across the world right now and trying to book a honeymoon when my husband and I both have such hetic schedules was proving tricky. Claire Jackson was highly recommended to me by a friend who Claire had also booked a honeymoon for. It was a complete weight off our shoulders. The very short time frame did not deter Claire at all, she listened to our holiday likes and dislikes and really got us! She presented a couple of fantastic options then just made it all happen seamlessly!! Without a doubt Claire definitely helped make our honeymoon to Mauritius unforgettable, thanks so much!!!! xxx

Nina Kitajewski-West

Wolverhampton

Superb experience. Prompt, responsive, expert guidance. Took the stress out of the planning process.

Rajesh Nagjee

Dubai

Claire has been an absolute superstar dealing with my travel arrangements. I will definitely be using Claire again.

Lincon Treloar

Cheltenham

Great help, attention to detail and brilliant research. With your help Claire, we have pt1 of our honeymoon booked with pt2 to come!

Charlotte Ball

Yatton, Bristol

Claire has made it all so easy. Suddenly the planning becomes part of the real excitement as the hassle to find the best deals is taken away. Just giving our perfect holiday details to Claire & then having the package returned in just that - a perfect holiday package! Thank you!

Wendy Faux

Fleet, Hampshire

We approached Claire to help us book a tricky family driving tour around Scotland and the itinerary options she produced were amazing! She managed to interpret our loose ideas and come up with wonderful accommodation options in the most stunning locations. She’s super organised and creative with her problem solving. Using a travel counsellor takes the stress out of booking a holiday and I whole heartedly recommend Claire!

Michelle Horton

London

Just wanted to shout how great Claire has been to find my fiancée and I a holiday during these uncertain times!! I developed a good relationship with Claire from the beginning and at all times she remained clear, articulate and captured the conversation down to the letter. Before, during and after the pandemic, Claire has been very patient to my circumstances due to the rapidly changing holiday travel landscape and has been very accessible, responsive and spent a concerted time to our requirements even when they changed frequently. Thanks so much for doing a great job. I’ll be in touch for the next holiday, either for that honeymoon we planned abroad or that solo volcano trekking. Thanks again, Az

Azhar Khan

Birmingham

From the beginning Claire was keen to sort out my request. Initially she took time to discuss with me and understand what I wanted. She was prompt in coming back to me with suggestions and recommendations. She also made sure that the information that she was providing was what I needed. Nothing seemed too much trouble for her. All in all a good experience.

Peter Jackson

Chalfont St. Giles

Claire wass extremely helpful and efficient at helping me find the perfect accommodation for our UK family holiday 2021.

Simon Thornley

Sutton Coldfield

Discover the world with me

Rio from the sky

Rio from the sky

Soaring high above Rio! There's nothing quite like seeing Sugar Loaf Mountain and Christ the Redeemer from this incredible perspective.

04 Jan 2026

Trusted Travel

Trusted Travel

As part of the Travel Counsellor service I will add those personal little touches, and ensure you have a holiday to remember.

26 Aug 2022

Huskie sleigh ride in Lapland Dec 22

Huskie sleigh ride in Lapland Dec 22

Have you ever wondered what it was like to ride on a sleigh pulled by huskies in search for Santa Clause in Lapland.........we had a fab time as you can see!

26 Aug 2022

5 Reasons

5 Reasons

5 reasons you should trust me with your travel plans.

27 Dec 2021

Best of Iceland

Best of Iceland

See what you can experience on a trip to Iceland

10 Dec 2020

Twenty One for 21

Twenty One for 21

With 2021 just around the corner we have come up with the 21 destinations that you should be considering for your travels next year.

10 Dec 2020

Lapland

Lapland

Who wants to go to Lapland - this video gives you an insight into what you will see.

10 Dec 2020

Best of Namibia

Best of Namibia

Doesn't this look amazing??

10 Dec 2020

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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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