Sent by Jennifer H
Newtownards 19/12/2024
Coleen is so prompt at coming back with information and helping in any way she can.
Based In Bangor
Coleen Matovu
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My name is Coleen and I have been in the travel industry now for over 20 years - more than 15 of those being with Travel Counsellors. I came into travel by chance really and I am so glad I did. I love to travel and I love to see my client’s travel plans come to fruition as well. Being part of Travel Counsellors means I have amazing flexibility on what products I can book for my clients, all the while knowing that everything you book through us is completely financially protected.
I have been very lucky to travel to many places right across the world including Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, Cook Islands, French Polynesia, Mexico, Barbados, USA, Canada, Dubai, Mauritius, Uganda, Hong Kong and Malaysia.... as well as lots of lovely European destinations. I have spent a lot of time in Las Vegas so it is one of my top sellers. I worked in one of NI most popular Ski travel agencies before joining Travel Counsellors and still have a great bunch of skiing clients that book their yearly trips with me.
I work from home and my working hours are flexible to work around my clients and my family. Working with Travel Counsellors gives me access to top notch technology and suppliers that together with your ideas can pull together the perfect trip ! I'd love to hear from you to get planning your next adventure :)
Coleen
My customer stories
Sent by Carly A
Bangor 19/12/2024
Coleen is a joy to work with, nothing is ever an issue and she goes above and beyond with her support and guidance! 100% would recommend.
Sent by R Adams
Belfast 19/12/2024
Coleen was really efficient and listened to our requirements in order to find a holiday within our budget. Nothing was too much trouble and the service she provided was very personal. First class service.
Sent by Gillian J
Belfast 19/12/2024
Coleen was absolutely fantastic, so patience as I made up my mind as to what I wanted. Nothing was any trouble for her and she was a dream to work with. We would definitely use her again.
Sent by Ann M
Belfast 19/12/2024
Very helpfully made the process painless and now looking forward to my trip - many many thanks.
Sent by David H
Edinburgh 19/12/2024
As always, helpful as ever...just gets it done with no fuss.
Sent by Susan H
Belfast 19/12/2024
Coleen is fantastic nothing is ever too much hassle for her and has great suggestions and solutions!! Will use her many times.
Sent by Anthony M
London 19/12/2024
Coleen takes away the stress of booking holidays and is always there when you need her. Always looks after your best interests.
Sent by Chris J
Bangor 19/12/2024
Coleen made the process as easy as possible, bringing plenty to the table of locations and ideas. Even with my pickiness she was able to deliver an end result in such a short period of time. I have and will continue to recommend her to my friends and work colleagues. Sterling job from start to finish.
Sent by Aidan M
Belfast 19/12/2024
Great service and to be able to contact Coleen at anytime is great especially when you can only get sorting these things in the evening time.
Sent by S McConville
Belfast 19/12/2024
Really fast service very helpful with all ski accessories. Would def recommend
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My Blog
I absolutely live and breathe travel and I love to write about my experiences! Please take a look through my posts - you might find your own holiday inspiration.
Formula 1 Weekend in Doha
23 December 2024
In 2024 I wanted to attend a Formula 1 Race weekend, and chose to go for the Doha race in November. Qatar is becoming a more popular destination, either as a stand alone trip or as a stop over enroute to further destinations, so it made sense for me to take a trip & experience it for myself. I flew on the direct flight service out of Dublin with Qatar Airways – it is between 7-8 hours each way, an
Girls Trip to VEGAS !
13 February 2023
Where better to meet up with your girl friends after these crazy few years of being kept apart ? October 2022 I took a trip out to Las Vegas - my first time back in over 16 years ! I lived in Vegas back in 2006 - so this trip was a long time coming :) We stayed in 2 hotels - The Venetian & The Linq. Very different styles of hotel - both with great pool areas.... although the Linq is definitely
Wintersun Getaway to Playa Blanca
13 February 2023
A couple of weeks before Christmas I took the chance to grab a few days in the sun with my parents and my daughter - what a treat it was ! I booked us to stay at the Villas Kamezi just outside Playa Blanca - we just wanted a few days of relaxation and heat & it was perfect ! We flew with Jet2 and I can't rate them enough for comfort & service onboard - I booked a package with them so we had tran
Disneyland Paris
25 September 2019
Disney Paris is a fantastic spot for any Disney fan! The benefit of getting your Disney fix so close to home is brilliant! We stayed in the Newport Bay Club - I chose it for location for ease of getting to the park but also for it's leisure facilities. It has an indoor and outdoor swimming pool for those times when you want a break from the park madness. The hotel is only a 10 minute walk from th
NCL Bliss First Trip !
25 September 2019
I was lucky enough to be invited on the first cruise on the new NCL Bliss trip in April 2018 - for a 2 night sailing from Hamburg to Southampton. The ship is of course very large - but has a lovely ambience around every area. We managed to sample many of the different restaurant areas which offer something really to suit everyone. The show on board was the Jersey Boys - which was first class! T
Family trip to Palma Nova
25 September 2019
Majorca is an island that really has it all - it caters for families, groups, singles, those looking lots of nightlife or a quieter resort. Just a 2.5 hour from Belfast - Majorca is a top selling destination for me for families and also those looking for a short sunshine trip. We stayed in the Palma Nova area. Don't be put off by the masses of nightlife in the area - families are well catered for
Northern Ireland North Coast Delights
28 March 2017
A couple of weeks ago, I took a few days out of the office to be a tourist here in Northern Ireland! We headed up the North Coast and along the way went to the Giants Causeway, Carrick-a-rede Rope Bridge, Portstewart, Portrush, Coleraine and of course the Old Bushmills Distillery. We got lucky with the weather we had. We are so lucky to have some world-class scenery here in 'Our Wee Country
Would you like more spare time?
21 March 2017
If somebody came along and gave you 30 hours of spare time, what would you do with it? Spend more time with the kids? Make a dent in that redecorating job you’ve been putting off for weeks? A bit of ‘you’ time in the garden, with a good book and a glass of wine? Some research? Ok, maybe not the last one – but recent findings from Club Med suggest that the average UK holidaymaker is spending
Mauritius - the Beachcomber way !
04 July 2016
In May 2016 I was very lucky to be part of a team of Travel Counsellors that got to travel out to Mauritius and stay in the beautiful Paradis hotel by Beachcomber. We flew out with Emirates and got to experience their business class product. As I flew from Dublin I was able to experience business class on both the B777 & A380 products which were great. Beachcomber were the 1st Hotel company
Hong Kong - At last!
08 December 2014
I cannot tell you how many years I have wanted to visit Hong Kong for - and eventually last month that wish came true! I was lucky enough to be the only TC selected to take part in a trip with The Cosmopolitan Hotel, Hong Kong Tourist Board & Cathay Pacific. Cathay Pacific are a wonderful airline - we flew economy there and back and it was probably the most comfortable economy seating I've ever
Trip of a lifetime to Malaysia.....
30 May 2012
I was recently lucky enough to be part of a small group of Travel Counsellors travelling to Malaysia to 'test out' the area for our clients. We travelled on flights with Emirates from London Heathrow via Dubai to Kuala Lumpur and were very lucky to go business class the whole way. We got to enjoy the business class products on both the A380 & the B777 - and both are FAB! Our itinerary consiste
Uganda Revisited......
27 September 2011
November 2009 Uganda – Revisited! November 2009 saw my second trip to Uganda – and again we took some friends with us to show the country off. The only direct flight service from UK to Entebbe is still with British Airways; however there are other options such as Emirates and Kenya Airways that are not direct. Again we did a lot of travelling about the country and revisited Queen Eliz
Dubai Sunshine Delights
03 April 2011
On 12th June I travelled to Dubai for 5 nights with 2 of my best friends for a much needed girlie getaway ! I had booked our package through Emirates Tours - who had their fabulous free upgrade to Business Class offer on. So our day started with being taken by our chauffeur from my friends house to Manchester airport. This is a free service when flying business class (subject to a maximum dista
Paradise on the Riviera Maya
06 October 2008
In September 2008 along with my husband I travelled to Maroma, just outside Cancun on the Riviera Maya in Mexico. We travelled with Thomson Fly from Manchester direct to Cancun airport - it was a 10.5 hour flight on the way there, and thanks to heavy winds we made it home in just under 9 hours ! Once we got out of the airport we met a really nice transfer representative who quickly arranged ou
Uganda - the Pearl of Africa
18 August 2008
In November 2007 I made my first trip to Uganda. My husband is originally from there and hadn't been back in 13 years - so we decided it was time to pay a visit! Together with 2 friends from the UK, and 1 friend flying in from Sydney, Australia, we headed to 'The Pearl of Africa'. Uganda would never have been on my list of countries to travel to before I met my better half, but how glad I am n
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