Claire Walker
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Penrith
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Hi, my name is Claire. I am a personal Travel Counsellor based in the village of Little Strickland near Penrith, Cumbria and I look forward to being able to assist you with your travel arrangements.
My career in travel has spanned over 30 years including working for a well-known multiple travel agent. During my career, I have been fortunate to travel to many destinations including Europe, Canada, Australia, the Far East and Malaysia, America, the Caribbean and the Indian Ocean and this has given me invaluable knowledge to share with my clients.
Some of my favourite trips have been to Dubai and the Middle East staying in some of the best hotels in the world. My most recent trips have been to South Africa, Vietnam and St Lucia which now feature at the top of my 'favourite' list!
More recently with my family I have enjoyed some great holidays to Europe - including a great short break to Reykjavik and a family holiday to Sardinia. As a mum I have a busy life and I appreciate the needs and requirements of families with children of all ages when booking your holiday. Having travelled extensively prior to having children with my now husband (then boyfriend and fiancé) I can recommend resorts and accommodation to suit all your needs no matter whom you’re travelling.
I love the travel business and take pride in going the extra mile for my clients to create the perfect itinerary to suit their needs exactly. Working with Travel Counsellors enables me to do just that, by being flexible and available when my clients need me and I offer a bespoke service that is personal to them. You can be assured that everything you book with me will be 100% financially protected.
Whether you are looking for a city break, package holiday, ski holiday, a wedding, honeymoon or a more specialised tailor-made holiday, I aim to provide the highest possible customer service and ensure that each and every travel arrangement meets or exceeds your expectations. My customers love the fact that they will always speak to me personally. In an on-going survey conducted by Travel Counsellors, it showed that 100% of my customers would return to me to book a holiday and they would also recommend me to their family and friends.
If you are interested in contacting me to discuss your travel plans for the future, please don’t hesitate to call or email me, I would love to hear from you.
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Relax on a River Cruise
'Cruising is not for us': that's what we thought before we boarded our river cruise in Amsterdam. One week later and we were converted by the spacious cabins, amazing food, well organised excursions, attentive staff and the chance to visit 6 lovely places on route. Most of all though, we loved the relaxation of sitting out on the sun deck with a glass of wine taking in the castles and scenery of t
09 May 2019 3 min read
Sunny Sardinia 2016
Flying into Olbia airport on a direct flight from Manchester takes just over two hours making Sardinia the perfect island for families and couples alike. Many people hire a car on arrival at the airport as it is easy to drive over there and there are lots of hidden beaches and other places to explore. We initially took a short transfer through the beautiful scenery to the small town of Cannigione
06 Jan 2019 2 min read
South African Adventure
My first visit to South Africa and the region of Kwa Zulu Natal didn’t disappoint - I loved it for its variety of city, safari and history. I travelled with a small group of Travel Counsellors on a trip hosted by Qatar Airways and KZN tourist board. Following our flight with Qatar on their new route from Doha to Durban, we experienced the city that has had a huge amount of investment over the l
01 Jan 2019 3 min read
First Visit to Vietnam
Vietnam has always been on my bucket list so I was excited to see this amazing country. This was also my first experience of Thai Airways and with an upgrade to Business class from London to Bangkok and Bangkok to Saigon this was the perfect start to the trip. We finally arrived at Saigon after a 16 hour flight to be greeted by 38 degrees heat! From here we had a 1.5 hour transfer to the first
17 May 2015 4 min read
Mission Possible in Dubai
I visted Dubai over 6 years ago when it looked very different! To get the change to visit again and see the tallest building in the world was incredible! We stayed at the One and Only Royal Mirage for two nights and also had chance to visit “101 Lounge” and “One and Only The Palm” where we sampled the most amazing chocolate fondant I’ve ever tasted. While in Dubai, we enjoyed a trip to the ‘S
29 Oct 2012 2 min read
Celebration Weekend in Lisbon
Having never visited Portugal, my husband and I decided to book a weekend in Lisbon to celebrate our 10th wedding anniversary. We stayed for three nights in total and I would suggest that as a minimum to explore Lisbon. You can actually walk from the airport in Lisbon as it is situated so close to the city centre but a taxi should only cost you between seven and ten euros, depending on where yo
31 Jul 2012 3 min read
Family Holiday in Lanzarote
It's 20 years since I was in Lanzarote. However after the Princesa Yaiza Suites Hotel in Playa Blanca was recommended to me by some of my colleagues, I felt it was high time to return to the island and try out this hotel. We flew with Jet 2 from Newcastle arriving in Lanzarote in the evening and took a 40 minute transfer to the Princesa Yaiza Suites Hotel in Playa Blanca. First impressions of
12 Jul 2012 2 min read
Girly Weekend in Sorrento
We chose Sorrento to celebrate a friends 40th birthday and we were not disappointed. We flew from Liverpool to Naples then took a private transfer along the winding coast road to Sorrento for a three night stay. We stayed in a boutique hotel, Maison la Minervetta, a comfortable 10 minutes walk from the main square, Piazza Tasso, where we spent many afternoons watching the world go by. From the
03 Jul 2012 2 min read
Our family holiday in Cyprus
Having a four year-old meant we had to change some of the requirements of our holidays that we had looked for in pre-children years, such as length of flight and the need to have a kid's club in the hotel. However, we felt we didn't want to compromise on the standard of accommodation we would like to stay in and after much deliberation we decided to go for the 5* Elysium Hotel in Paphos. From t
14 Nov 2011 3 min read
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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.
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.
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.
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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