I’m Claire Young – seasoned travel planner, passionate globetrotter, and the person you want in your corner when only the very best will do.
For over 30 years, I’ve been crafting holidays that go far beyond the brochure. From chic weekends in Paris or Florence, to sun-soaked escapes in the Maldives or the Caribbean, to epic journeys across Asia and Australasia – I make it happen. My clients come to me because they want more than just a trip: they want a seamless, tailored experience with every detail handled and every box ticked. And that’s exactly what I deliver.
Working with me is like having your own personal travel concierge. I combine insider knowledge, trusted global partnerships, and an instinct for matching people to places that just fit. My job isn’t about transactions – it’s about transformation. Turning a vague idea or half-formed wish into a perfectly polished itinerary that feels completely personal, indulgently effortless, and undeniably memorable.
Over the last four years, I’ve taken that philosophy even further by curating a dedicated side of the business: Luxury Romance. This is where I help couples and families celebrate life’s most meaningful moments – honeymoons, destination weddings, anniversaries, and milestone escapes. From barefoot vows on a private beach to once-in-a-lifetime honeymoons or multi-generational celebration trips, I make sure every journey is elegant, elevated, and unforgettable.
Luxury travel, for me, isn’t just about five-star hotels or first-class cabins (though I have those covered too). It’s about creating space for connection, for joy, for those rare moments that stay with you forever. That’s what my clients trust me to deliver – and why they come back, time after time, for the next adventure.
So, whether you know exactly where you want to go or simply want the kind of trip people will talk about for years, let’s start planning. Warning: a chat with me may cause excessive daydreaming – but once we get going, you’ll be very glad it did.
My customer stories
Sent by Nicola Richardson
Timperley, Altrincham 28/05/2024
Booking a holiday for me is a stressful process. I think there are to many variables to consider. Baggage allowance, transfers, insurance etc. I simply tell Claire what I want and when and am in total control of my budget with no hidden costs.
Claire sets me up a payment app and itinerary so I can look back on all the places I have been. I wouldn't go anywhere else the service is amazing always with a cherry on top. Thank you for all your hard work x
Sent by David Bumby
Manchester 09/12/2023
I would highly recommend claire for all of you're travel arrangements she goes that extra mile to make sure you have a fab holiday it's a pleasure dealing with her 5 star service and well done at wot you've doing
Sent by Deborah Cowie
Manchester 03/07/2023
great service , very friendly , goes above and beyond , highly knowledgeable , super smooth booking , thankyou so much for everything
Sent by Gaynor Heaton
Manchester 03/07/2023
Brilliant service from the start, nothing is to much trouble and you feel your the only client she has, very hard working lady with understand patience. I've already recommended Claire to friends
Sent by Sarah Ainsworth
Manchester 03/07/2023
Claire has been amazing! So informative and very honest. We will definitely be using Claire to book any travel in the future.
Sent by Laura Moore
Gatley 03/07/2023
Claire quickly generated some great options for our holiday to California and was very responsive to any queries we had. Already recommended her to friends!!
Sent by Paula Wood
Manchester 03/07/2023
I would definitely recommend using the travel counsellor to help you plan and book your holiday. Clare was amazing.
She was very attentive and available whenever I needed to contact her. My holiday was sightly tricky to book as we had a large party of children and adults.
Her knowledge and contacts put my mind at ease about the place we eventually decided on and she was very patient with our demands. Ultimately, the holiday was fabulous, thanks Claire
Sent by Stephen Spencer
Manchester 03/07/2023
Claire is a very professional and friendly person to deal with,,,she makes you feel special and can't recommend her enough superb service
Sent by Michelle Thorpe
Manchester 03/07/2023
Already recommended Claire to friends and family. Brilliant, friendly service.
Sent by Amy Adams
Didsbury 03/07/2023
Claire was super helpful and supportive throughout the process and adaptable to our changes
Sent by Katie Smith
Manchester 03/07/2023
We had a fab holiday no hassle will be booking on again very soon x
Sent by Lisa Byrne-Stanley
Manchester 03/07/2023
Claire is amazing she has arranged a magical fantastic experience at Iceland for my husband’s 50th next October.
I cannot express enough how happy I am with the service she provided and for the hotel and itinerary she has organised.
I will definitely be asking her to help me arrange further holidays and cannot wait to see what she comes up with!
Sent by Jean Poole
Manchester 03/07/2023
Gets to know you and your requirements, you can be assured that everything will go smoothly from then on , Claire is the one who cares about her customers and that they do have a carefree vacation.
Sent by Michelle Reynolds
Newall Green 03/07/2023
Claire was so helpful finding me the perfect holiday me and my family wanted. With not going away for many years, I didn’t know where to start. Claire’s communication with me was always great, and when I’d come up with a new suggestion she jumped at the chance to help. Thanks so much!
Sent by Ruth Heywood
Nantwich 03/07/2023
Superb personal attention. Made us feel so welcome attention to detail was brilliant
Sent by Susan Hedges
Manchester 07/12/2020
From my first message to the phone call and then the video appointment and the actual booking of my dream trip. Claires service is second to non. I would highly recommend
Sent by Zoe Walker
Radcliffe 28/03/2020
Claire help me out in a time of need when I need to find a holiday quick but didn't have to time to search. She is very friendly and she took the time to get to know what I wanted. She has vast knowledge of all areas and couldn't do more to help. Thanks Claire I'm so looking forward to this holiday it is so needed memories I'll have for life.
Sent by Hollie Davies
Wythenshawe 28/03/2020
Claire was absolutely amazing at organising every aspect of our honeymoon! She’s tailored it to exactly what we wanted promptly and efficiently. Nothing was any trouble for her. Thanks so much, and we can’t wait to get to Mexico....after we get married of course ;)
Sent by Bernadette Batten
Manchester 28/03/2020
Only just met you Claire and I think you're amazing nothing is too much trouble. You made me feel like i had known you for ages. You took the stress out of looking around and worrying about making the right choice. I know i made the right choice booking with you Thank you xx
Sent by John McGrath
Manchester 28/03/2020
Claire is amazing when it comes to booking holidays. No job is too big or small. She always gives 100% and customer satisfaction is her number 1 priority. As a former on line booker only, I would only ever use or recommend Claire to anyone from now on.
Sent by Ryan Penty
Manchester 28/03/2020
Claire was extremely helpful and friendly. Very chatty and done all in her power for me to get the most out of travel with the budget I have. I have been recommending Claire to everyone I know.
Sent by Scott Boland
Shrewsbury 28/03/2020
Claire works like a trooper and was on hand at all hours for various questions and amendments for what was already a short notice request to her. This is the second time in a row that we’ve booked with Claire and I can’t imagine booking with anyone else.
Sent by Nicola Thomas
Manchester 28/03/2020
When we were looking to book our honeymoon we first starting searching holidays online. Knowing that we wanted to do 2 destinations we set into planning our trip ?? After finding it difficult we then headed into a travel agent. We were then told that they couldn’t do the trip we wanted so decided to ask for a recommendation for an independent travel agent. Claire was recommended to us ???? She was able to deliver the trip we wanted with direct flights, arranged all of the transfers, discussed hotel options / room options, and even came to our home for a meeting. We ended up getting the honeymoon of our dreams and have since booked other holidays with Claire ?? I would highly recommend ????
Sent by Rosara Pagent Hoskins
Cheshire 01/06/2019
Iv already been telling clients how amazing the Service has been from Claire and how easy she’s made the experience even the little things down to writing out our luggage tags! The hotel she found us is absolutely perfect!
Sent by Emma Howarth
London 29/04/2019
Booking a holiday with Claire has been a wonderful experience. My sister recommended her after booking her own holiday and I got in touch with help in booking a holiday with another family. Claire made time to ring me in the evening, after I’d put my son to bed, which was a lovely personal touch. She was incredibly patient in dealing with a long list of requirements and found us some great options for consideration. When the joint holiday fell through she was more than happy to go through the process again to find a holiday just for us.
We are travelling abroad with our 12 month old for the first time and I have found Claire’s expert knowledge so reassuring; she has been able to advise us on what type of location and resort would suit us best, and has been able to do things such as distill all the airline small print about buggies, car seats etc.
Being able to review a shortlist of options in the app has made booking our holiday fun and exciting. If I’d been booking on my own I would have been looking late at night and in a rush. Claire took out the stress and left us with the good bit. I will definitely book with Claire next time we travel.
Sent by Nicola Ford
Welling, Kent 12/04/2019
Claire was helpful and responsive and such a lovely person! Found us our perfect holiday at a great price! Would highly recommend x
Sent by Nicola Richardson
Timperley, Altrincham 12/04/2019
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She ensured the process was stress free by being available to answer all my questions or queries, offering full reassurance throughout. She is extremely efficient and her attention to detail is outstanding. I love my own personalised/information and itinerary on the app and the fact I can send messages via this etc.
But what certainly made a difference was Claire's approach. I felt valued, important and that my holiday was all that mattered to Claire. No matter what she was going to do her best to find exactly what I wanted, and she certainly did with a cherry on the top. Gold Standard Service, never again will I book any other way. Thanks Again.
ps, Claire - it went in over 2 sections in the end!
Sent by Nicola Richardson
Timperley, Altrincham 12/04/2019
Claire was so good, I couldn't get all my review on one page - so here it is over 3 separate ones - Thank you so much Claire for taking the stress out of our holiday planning/booking. You have made such a difference going above and beyond to ensure I got the holiday I wanted within our budget. I never thought this was possible which is why until today I always booked my holidays on the high street or online. When I went into a travel agents I told them what I wanted and always came away with something different, leaving me deflated and not in control. Almost feeling hoodwinked into booking something 'they' thought suited me.
But not anymore, Claire has been amazing providing a first class service to meet all my families needs. Cont......
Sent by Charlotte Early
Sale 12/04/2019
Claire, you have been amazing. You have taken all the stress and worry out of booking a holiday as a single parent. Thank you x
Sent by Jayne Harkin
Manchester 17/01/2019
Booking a holiday could not of been easier! Claire took all the stress of searching for the best place to suit my family. The personal touches made such a difference with the added bonus of her being so professional, knowledged and super helpful. Thank you Claire will definetly be booking with you again.
Sent by Eric Booth
Wythenshawe, Manchester 02/10/2018
This is our fourth time we have used Claire and will do it again every time.
Sent by Scott and Kelly Boland
Shrewsbury 02/10/2018
Claire has given us what appears to be 100% of her time and attention whenever we’ve needed her. She has used every ounce of her experience to help build our dream trip - despite us continually changing our itinerary! Having used Trailfinders on several occasions and always found them to be great, however the personal touch that Claire offers means that I will not hesitate to recommend her and TC to everyone I know!
Sent by Stuart Matthews
Cheshire 03/09/2018
Claire was so knowledgeable and helpful . It made the booking and choosing process really simple and hassle free . I would definitely use her again and have already recommended to family and friends .
Sent by Malcolm Booth
Wythenshawe, Manchster 03/09/2018
Friendly, helpful and extremely competent. Willing to take the time to explore and find the best deal and follow up.
Sent by Ben Corrie
Wythenshawe, Manchster 03/09/2018
I have already recommended you to several people. I can’t thank you enough. You made the whole process a pleasure. You’re experience and first hand knowledge of where we’re going was a huge factor. I felt unusually fussy as it’s a special occasion but you went the extra mile to ensure our plans became our holiday. Was all done with your huge smile despite me moving the goalposts on more than one occasion. I can’t wait to book again! Thank you so much Claire!
Sent by Laurie Cunningham
Wythenshawe, Manchster 03/09/2018
Amazing service, found what I wanted straight away. Nice and easy to book and holiday really lovely lady.
Sent by Kayleigh Fleming
Wythenshawe, Manchster 18/05/2018
Claire was absolutely amazing helping us choose our holiday she really went out of her way to help us find what we wanted and also gave us other options we didn't think of. She's so down to earth and just made the whole experience more personal for me and my partner and worked around my hours so didn't have to worry. We're so happy we chose to book our holiday with Claire and for once don't have to worry about anything because its all been sorted for us. She's a star
Sent by Kimberley Mccaffery
Wythenshawe, Manchster 18/05/2018
Claire went above and beyond to help me and my family book the perfect holiday. She spent hours finding exactly what we needed and always with a smile on her face. Her knowledge of the world is amazing but more importantly you can tell she really does love her job and helping people find exactly what they need. She was so easy to contact and nothing was ever too much trouble! Thanks again Claire
Sent by Richard Carter
Baguley, Manchester 03/04/2018
I would recommend Travel Counsellor Claire Young without hesitation. Claire is very professional and dedicated to the advice she is giving. Claire will look into all aspects of your holiday to suit your needs. Claire can add the personal touch to visit you in your own home at your convenience, which was great. Without doubt I would recommend Claire Young to be your Travel Counsellor.
Sent by Eric Booth
Wythenshawe, Manchster 07/03/2018
Claire went the extra mile .trying all different ways to get the best for us. She made us feel special. I would recommend her to anyone that needs a holiday whether its a normal holiday or if you require something special, absolutely the right person for the job.
Sent by Emma Pierce
Hyde, Manchester 07/03/2018
Extremely professional and able to find the best priced holiday for our family. Flexible and approachable at any time day or evening.
Sent by Justine Webster
Northern Moor, Manchester 01/02/2018
I can't thank Claire enough for what she has done. She has gone above and beyond and I would highly recommend her. All my friends and family will be booking our summer holiday through Claire as she is just amazing at her job but also really cares about her customer's.
Sent by Marge Newbrook
Stockport 27/01/2018
A personal touch provided to ensure everything covered. Would highly recommend.
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