WHY BOOKING WITH A TRAVEL COUNSELLOR BEATS DOING IT YOURSELF
But as someone who spends every day helping clients plan their trips, I can tell you there’s a world of difference between clicking ‘book now’ and having your holiday personally arranged by a Travel Counsellor. The truth is, booking online may look simple, but what you gain in convenience, you lose in expertise, reassurance, and those thoughtful little touches that turn a good holiday into an unforgettable one.
INSIDER KNOWLEDGE YOU CAN’T GOOGLE
When you search for a hotel online, you’ll get glossy photos and carefully written descriptions. But what you won’t get is the truth about what it’s really like. I know which family resorts genuinely deliver on childcare, which hotels offer the best value suite upgrades, and which destinations are trending before they even make it into the magazines.
Clients often tell me that before working with me, they’d spend hours, sometimes days - researching, only to end up confused and overwhelmed. My role is to cut through that noise and guide you to options that are tried, tested, and tailored to you.
THE EXTRAS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE
A website can book your room. I can make sure it’s the room with the best view, the one closest to the beach, or the one that comes with a bottle of champagne waiting inside.
Because I have direct relationships with hotels and suppliers, I can often secure the kinds of perks that never appear on booking engines... early check-ins, late check-outs, complimentary spa treatments, or dining credits. These little details might seem small, but they add up to a holiday that feels truly special.
SUPPORT YOU CAN ACTUALLY RELY ON
Here’s the reality: when things go wrong, websites and call centres aren’t much help. I’ve had clients call me in the middle of the night when their flight was cancelled... by the time they’d finished their coffee, I had them rebooked and confirmed on another.
Whether it’s lost luggage, last-minute changes, or a request while you’re away, I’m here personally to sort it. No being passed from one faceless agent to another. Just me, looking after you from start to finish.
TIME IS PRECIOUS - LET ME SAVE YOURS
Planning a holiday isn’t just about flights and hotels. It’s visas, transfers, excursions, travel insurance, restaurant reservations, and so much more. Doing it yourself means hours of admin, often second-guessing if you’ve made the right choices.
When you book through me, I handle all of that for you. Boarding passes? Sent straight to your phone. Transfers? Waiting when you arrive. Special birthday surprise in the room? Already arranged. My goal is for you to start relaxing before you even leave home.
REAL STORIES FROM MY CLIENTS
A family arriving at their resort in Turkey to find their villa already stocked with baby essentials, saving them from packing everything themselves.
A honeymoon couple in St Lucia upgraded to a suite with a private pool, thanks to my hotel contacts.
A client whose connecting flight was cancelled mid-journey - I rerouted them seamlessly so they didn’t lose a day of their holiday.
These aren’t “extras” in my eyes, they’re part of the service.
A PERSONAL PERSPECTIVE
I see my role as more than just a travel planner. I’m your advocate, your problem-solver, and sometimes even your secret weapon for securing things you didn’t know were possible. My clients know they can WhatsApp me any time, and I’ll always do my best to make things right. That kind of reassurance is priceless when you’re miles from home.
FINAL THOUGHTS
Could you book your holiday yourself? Of course. But if you want a trip that’s carefully designed around you, with expert recommendations, personal touches, and the peace of mind that someone’s got your back, booking with a Travel Counsellor makes all the difference.
If you’re ready for your next holiday to feel effortless from start to finish, get in touch with me today. I’ll take care of everything... you just pack your bags.
