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!
My customer stories
Sent by Nigel Smith
Monmouth 04/09/2025
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.
Sent by Elise Yuill
Newton Abbot 22/08/2025
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!
Sent by Jan Hannaford
Pembroke 12/08/2025
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.
Sent by Ian Gibson
Epsom 02/08/2025
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.
Sent by Clive Thomas
Cheltenham 15/07/2025
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!
Sent by Anita Howe
Coventry 03/04/2025
The service from Claire was excellent. She goes above and beyond to help you get the deal you want. Very happy with the service.
Sent by Sally Powell
Hereford 28/03/2025
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!!
Sent by Trula Brunsdon
Evesham 19/02/2025
I already have recommended Claire to several people - family and friends!
Sent by Margie Chavasse
Dorset 18/02/2025
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!
Sent by Sue Whiteley
Totnes 05/02/2025
Claire is amazing and always there to help and answer questions.
Sent by Gareth Knock
Devon 03/01/2025
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.
Sent by Kelly Ballinger
Gloucester 20/12/2024
Claire has been absolutely amazing, despite us having to delay booking our honeymoon, and then changing our minds again about destination, she has made the whole process so easy and hasn’t made me feel awful about having to change things around after all the work she would have already put into it.
The help with the additional parking and airport lounges etc has made the process so easy. The app is also great and I love that we can pay it off in chunks.
We also received a beautiful and thoughtful gift which is so lovely to receive! Will highly recommend Claire to friends and family and ensure we use her again for future trips.
Sent by Janet Hannaford
Pembrokeshire 09/12/2024
Claire was tenacious at finding the best flights and hotel for me. Strongly recommend her.
Sent by Margaret Johnson
Truro 02/12/2024
I would recommend Claire wholeheartedly, her speed and efficiency in dealing with my request was beyond my expectations.
Sent by Jemima Mckeown
Evesham 20/11/2024
We reached out to Claire Jackson from travel Counsellors to book our honeymoon oct 2024. Claire has been fantastic throughout the entire booking process and a huge help.
Claire began by calling us to find out more about what sort of holiday we hoped to book and what our interests were so she could tailor make our perfect honeymoon experience. Claire then researched the best deals and booked everything for us all we had to do was give her our details she took care of the rest.
Not only that but Claire provided such lovely little touches on the lead up to our holiday including a chalk board honeymoon count down, Congratulations card on the day of our wedding and luggage tags Mr and Mrs. We even received a post card welcoming us back to the UK.
I would highly recommend Claire and travel counsellor services and will absolutely be reaching out to her for all our future holidays. They take the stress out of booking and are there to answer any questions and help with ensuring everything runs smoothly and to plan.
Sent by Geoffrey Fawcett
Coleford 11/11/2024
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!
Sent by Sabrina Ferro
Stratford 22/10/2024
SO helpful and accommodating thank you!
Sent by Abigail Porter
Swindon 04/10/2024
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!
Sent by Shubha Kasbekar
London 01/10/2024
We had an amazing holiday. Meticulously planned and executed by Claire. She was with us throughout our holiday to sort out any problems or issues which fortunately were not there.
The hotels were comfortable and well located, and all the excursions customised to our preference. All the tour guides and drivers were courteous and well informed. We would highly recommend Claire, and would use her again to plan our next holiday.
Sent by Adrian Powell
Hereford 25/09/2024
It has been such a load off our minds to have Claire book the holiday for us. It’s been a few years since we’ve been away like this and it was rather daunting to think of how to get it all booked. We are so grateful and all communication has been so professional we have complete faith in the arrangements. Thank you Claire!
Sent by Lisa Yelland
Bristol 28/08/2024
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.
Sent by Elise Yuill
Newton Abbot 12/08/2024
Claire is the most fantastic travel consultant we wouldn't want to fly with anyone else!
Sent by Phil Tilley
Wales 05/07/2024
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!
Sent by Alison Bale
Cheltenham 01/07/2024
Someone else taking the strain
Having Claire Jackson take some of the strain. We were booking a slightly unusual holiday and needed help with the transfer from the airport to our accommodation. It was so good to have someone reliably arrange this for us. And to do things like the online check in, so I didn't have to spend the last day of my holiday working out our departure.
Sent by Murray Mercer
South-End-On-Sea 14/06/2024
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.
Sent by Joanne Fawcett
Coleford 17/04/2024
Claire was so helpful and knowledgeable. I don't think I could have found an equivalent holiday for the same price AND have it all wrapped up in a package. The stress has been taken out of my hands.
Sent by Ellcie Conway
Bristol 20/03/2024
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.
Sent by Trula Brunsdon
Evesham 22/02/2024
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.
Sent by Matthew Lewis
Market Harborough 02/01/2024
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.
Sent by Michelle Louise
Poole 12/12/2023
"My partner and I have just been on an amazing trip to Tuscany organised by Claire. We had amazing service from beginning to end. We phoned with our ideas and within a couple of days Claire suggested an itinerary and even when we asked for small tweaks this was organised efficiently. The hotels chosen were perfect for each location and the transfers seamless. We would highly recommend Claire and look forward to using her for our future trips"
Sent by Kelly Rose
Hereford 10/11/2023
Excellent service,everything we wanted and less stress of organising for me!
Thank you Claire
Sent by Freddie Faux
Yeovil, Somerset 30/09/2023
Incredibly accomodating and pleasant.
Catered to my needs extremely well, and was able to fit in everything I needed.
Would use again for sure.
Sent by Lorna Fisher
Lydney, Gloucestershire 03/07/2023
Very helpful and prompt service!
Sent by Ian Clooney
Belgium 26/06/2023
Claire could not have made the whole issue simpler, from the initial discussions to the selection of options, nothing was too difficult for her.
Sent by Nina Kitajewski-West
Wolverhampton 30/08/2022
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
Sent by Andrea Morell
Forest of Dean 26/08/2022
Very prompt replies to communications and comprehensive easy to understand feedback.
Sent by Rajesh Nagjee
Dubai 26/08/2022
Superb experience. Prompt, responsive, expert guidance. Took the stress out of the planning process.
Sent by Lincon Treloar
Cheltenham 26/08/2022
Claire has been an absolute superstar dealing with my travel arrangements. I will definitely be using Claire again.
Sent by Nina Kitajewski-West
Wolverhampton 26/08/2022
Amazing research and support!! Wasn't fazed by the short turnaround. Really appreciated all the help and guidance.
Sent by Charlotte Ball
Yatton, Bristol 14/01/2022
Great help, attention to detail and brilliant research. With your help Claire, we have pt1 of our honeymoon booked with pt2 to come!
Sent by Wendy Faux
Fleet, Hampshire 30/11/2021
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!
Sent by Holly Graham
London 25/02/2021
Thank you, Claire, for providing such a personal service. I really appreciate the time you took to understand my family's specific needs and the efficiency with which you responded to them. No request seemed too much trouble and your communication was always prompt, informative and very professional. I will certainly be using your services again and recommending you to all of my friends!
Sent by Michelle Horton
London 22/02/2021
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!
Sent by Azhar Khan
Birmingham 28/01/2021
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
Sent by Peter Jackson
Chalfont St. Giles 25/01/2021
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.
Sent by Simon Thornley
Sutton Coldfield 20/01/2021
Claire wass extremely helpful and efficient at helping me find the perfect accommodation for our UK family holiday 2021.
Sent by Sam Head
Buckinghamshire 17/01/2021
Claire was amazing - totally took the stress out of finding a holiday. She listened to our numerous request and feedback and provided plenty of great holiday options, when our requirements slightly changed she was happy to accommodate further searches. The information provided was in a in super, easy to read format with plenty of detail. Great service, wouldn’t hesitate to recommend or use Claire again for future holidays.
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Trusted Travel
26/08/2022
As part of the Travel Counsellor service I will add those personal little touches, and ensure you have a holiday to remember.
Huskie sleigh ride in Lapland Dec 22
26/08/2022
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!
5 Reasons
27/12/2021
5 reasons you should trust me with your travel plans.
Best of Iceland
10/12/2020
See what you can experience on a trip to Iceland
Twenty One for 21
10/12/2020
With 2021 just around the corner we have come up with the 21 destinations that you should be considering for your travels next year.
Lapland
10/12/2020
Who wants to go to Lapland - this video gives you an insight into what you will see.
Best of Namibia
10/12/2020
Doesn't this look amazing??
My Blog
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