Di Rhodes

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Sri Lanka
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Wilmslow

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Luxury Travel expert, specialising in Ultra luxury Cruise, luxury family holidays and bespoke tailor made world trips


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I am Di Rhodes, luxury independent travel agent based in Wilmslow Cheshire, specialising in bespoke, tailor-made holidays and ultra luxury cruise experiences, carefully designed around each individual customer.

When looking for a luxury travel agent, across Cheshire, or way beyond my immediate area, as I have customers throughout the UK and as far as Australia and USA too, it is more than just booking a holiday, it is about choosing someone you can trust to deliver an exceptional experience from start to finish.

My service is built on trust, attention to detail, and consistency, and I am proud to have achieved 100% customer satisfaction with ongoing 10/10 feedback from all my customers.

I have also been recognised nationally, as a finalist in the national TTG Luxury Travel Awards 2026, a reflection of the level of care, expertise and personalised service I provide.

Every holiday I arrange, is carefully packaged through Travel Counsellors, ensuring it is fully financially protected , with ATOL protection, where applicable.

This means:

Your money is fully protected
Your flights and arrangements are all securely packaged together
You are supported if travel plans are disrupted

In today's travel environment, this level of protection and professional care has never been more important.

Whilst I offer a highly personal independent service,, my customers also benefit from the robust systems, financial protection and 24/7 Duty Office support and underpin every booking made through Travel Counsellors.

It is this combination of personal expertise and full financial protection that gives my customers complete peace of mind when travelling .

I would be delighted to help you plan and book your next trip, please contact me for a no obligation chat, to discuss your plans and ideas, I am available at a time to suit you and via the communication method you prefer, phone, what's app, text, or email, Look forward to hearing from you

Best wishes Di

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What my customers say

As a specialist in customer care strategies, I can absolutely vouch for the outstanding personal attention provided by Di, even at 10.30 in the evening! when a response the next day would have been perfectly acceptable

Peter Cox

London

Excellent Service and support. Di Rhodes went way beyond what could be expected as normal good service! Helpful and responsive at all times

Professor Buckton

London

Di always gets back to us immediately and makes sure we have the right type of accommodation to suit our needs. Fabulous service, thank you

David Wilson

Wales

Di has been most helpful throughout the planning and booking of our latest trip , a three week stay and cruise around Vietnam and Cambodia, this is the third time we have booked with Di and we will definitely be returning again to Di when booking our next holiday. 10/10

David & Lucy McGibbon

Daventry

We booked an almost month long trip across Sri Lanka with Di Rhodes and it was outstanding from start to finish. Every hotel, tour and visit Di arranged suited our tastes and preferences perfectly and she checked in with us throughout so we always felt looked after and reassured that everything was running smoothly, which it was! Where Di truly excelled was at the end of our trip, when she responded immediately explaining our options with the disruption in the Middle East, and securing an alternative route home via Singapore, before the prices rocketed and availability disappeared. Without our quick thinking and expertise, we would very likely have been stranded or facing a long, stressful journey with multiple conditions. We were glad we had booked a fully protected ATOL package with Di and Travel Counsellors, rather than doing it all ourselves. We saw other travellers desperately trying to find seats at inflated prices and piecing together complicated routes home, clearly feeling alone and unsupported. In contrast the protection package with Travel counsellors went far beyond what was legally required . The goodwill, speed of response, and the level of care we received from Di and the wider team were exceptional . Thanks to Di we arrived home safely and only a few days later than planned, having still enjoyed a wonderful end to our holiday rather than a stressful scramble. The whole experience has really shown us the true value of having a dedicated personal Travel Counsellor. Exceptional, professional, caring service from start to finish. We would not hesitate to recommend Di Rhodes to anyone looking for a tailor-made, worry free holiday

Annie and Malcolm Smith

London

Di talked through the different options with us for our Barbados holiday and the best way to secure direct flights as well as the accommodation we wanted in the categories we needed a family, nothing was too much trouble for her, and she replied to our every question within minutes, having a direct contact to Di was fabulous!

Gillian W

Cheshire

Di Rhodes was very friendly and professional, and nothing was too much trouble for her. I am a solo traveller, and feel very confident, that in the unlikely event anything should go wrong on my hotel or cruise holiday package, then she will be on hand to help iin a very timely manner and that is very reassuring . Thank you Di

L Hood

Lancashire

We booked our Regent Seven Seas Grandeur Cruise with Di Rhodes who made the whole process and experience very easy. She was always o hand to help and explain how to get the most from our cruise, during the booking process and right through the cruise experience. She answered our many questions with her immense knowledge and insight from selling and booking luxury cruises for many years. She also came to our rescue immediately when one of our transfers didnt turn up and we were back on track within minutes with Di's super quick and attentive service. We had a wonderful time and great fun with the help of Di. I wouldnt hesitate to reommend Di to you to plan and book your holidays

Stephen Ackers

Sabden Lancs

Di is your lady! Di was fantastic from start to finish planning and booking our honeymoon in New York. Di guided me thoughtfully through all the options so we would have the best experience possible. We had the most fabulous time and Di was there every step of the way , from checking us in, to delivering us a pack of all the printed documents as a back up, to regular what's apps on her personal phone to check everything was going well for us. She gave us lots of extra tips from her extensive knowledge and even an upgrade at the hotel! I cannot thank Di enough for everything she did for us and will be recommending her to all my friends and family. I would have been lost without Di there and she felt like our personal concierge. thank you so much!

Perry Tatler

Brighton

10/10 Di had wonderful knowledge, the patience of a saint, and she was so efficient. I would recommend her to anyone looking for travel advice and planning

Maree Anderson

Australia

We book all our travel with Di and it is always exceptional service, our most recent trip was for 10 VIP seats to see Lewis Capaldi at O2, a sold out event, we trust buying our hospitality concert and sporting tickets with Di as they are always the best seats in the house and have her usual fabulous service, these seats were amazing, thank you!

Mandy P

Leicestershire

10/10 Di is extremely helpful and informative on all aspects of our trip. She has gone far and beyond in all enquiries we have had.

Robert O'Brien

Suffolk

I can’t recommend Di Rhodes and Travel Counsellors highly enough! From the very beginning, Di delivered a seamless, personalised service that went above and beyond anything I expected. I’m visiting Dubai for a combination of dental treatment and a holiday, and Di took care of absolutely everything, right down to the smallest details. She even organised all of my private transfers between the hotel and my dentist, which made the experience completely stress-free. Di also planned every aspect of my trip with incredible care, hand-picking excursions and activities she knew I would love. Her attention to detail, thoughtfulness, and genuine passion for what she does shine through in every part of the journey. This has truly been world-class service, Thank you so much, Di! Keep up the amazing work

Chris Frank

Cheshire

Excellent service as always, with incredible attention to detail. We book all our leisure and corporate business travel with Di and thoroughly recommend her services

A Phoenix

Northampton

Already recommended Di to a friend, Di was absolutely fantastic and I would happily use Di again .

C Brinsmead

Alderley Edge Cheshire

Put quite simply, I have never before had a travel consultant help me plan and book a holiday whilst they themselves were on holiday. Di is always available for any request every day. This alone is very unusual and goes beyond usual travel consultant services. Exceptional customer service, thank you

H Crossland

Morecambe. Lancashire

Di Rhodes was exceptional, we are familiar with many different travel consultants across different brands who all provide excellent service, and Di is one of the best, going above and beyond on many occasions through the planning of our Disney holiday. i would highly recommend Di as she is hugely knowledgeable and even more so that that, she is tenacious in meeting her clients needs. Thank you very much Di

R postles

Alderley Edge Cheshire

10/10 Regent Seven Seas Cruise, fully protected package with premium private transfers, business class flights and 5* Barbados hotel Di is extremely helpful, knowledgeable and very prompt when answering questions. I have already recommended her to friends.

D McGibbon

Northampton

Di Rhodes has been my Travel Counsellor for my trip to Japan, in October 2025. She has consistently shown her real expertise in planning all aspects of my holiday. I am not a 'typical traveller:' I was born with a physical disability which affects my mobility. I'm nearly 70 . Di Rhodes has setup coordinated support care for me through every part of my travels: Collection from my front door in the UK and dropping off at the airport. Being met there by a member of the airport's Disability Assistance staff and taken to my flight check-in. She ensured I had a direct flight to Japan to cut out exhausting airport transfers etc. Also, being met at Tokyo's Haneda Airport, where I'll be taken to my hotel - and she's factored in an extra day's rest there. Then a taxi to the cruise I'm taking round Japan on Regent . Di has discussed my support needs with me thoroughly and respectfully, and has arranged a suitable cabin for my cruise. She ensured I'd correctly filled in the cruise ship's forms to declare my needs. Every part of my trip has been meticulously planned. . In all our discussions, whether over the phone or by email, Di has been polite, a mine of information, and a reassuring 'guide' for me, through the whole process. She comes across as a natural and engaging 'people person' in all her work. I can recommend Travel Counsellors as an organisation that clearly acts in their clients' best interests. They can provide, not just exciting and interesting holiday ideas, but are skilled at providing necessary support for clients with specific needs. I can additionally confirm that Di Rhodes is a very experienced tour arranger within Travel Counsellors, and I'm so grateful for all her help, oversight, skills and support in every part of my holiday.

Anthony Dalby

London

Very happy with the service i received with Di Rhodes , she has has been very efficient, patient and friendly with all my questions and changes ( and there were a lot! )

Gillian Barron

Newcastle

Very friendly and informative service Di Rhodes at. Travel Counsellors will be our first option to visit when planning future trips.

Mr and Mrs Wilson

North Wales

Di’s service was fantastic from start to finish. She considered all of our needs and found us the perfect holiday! Would highly recommend ??

J Maddox

Hale Cheshire

Diane is always very helpful with answering any questions. She also has a lot of knowledge regarding which cruise is suitable for your needs. Diane goes above and beyond to make sure you will have the best experience. I am definitely going to recommend to friends and family.

J Spencer

Ribble Valley

Absolutely amazing service! Insanely quick response to all questions and enquiries!

C Barrow

Wilmslow

"Diane spent time and care helping us plan a family holiday full of exciting activities and thoughtful gestures. Everything was booked and organised for us and nothing was too much trouble for her to plan on our behalf, so we could look forward to a stress free , organised and unforgettable trip so even before we packed a bag I was already grateful for her expertise. It was when a last minute flight cancellation threatened to totally derail our trip that I really understood the value of having a dedicated travel agent. When our flight was cancelled over new year, Diane was instantly at the end of the phone, whilst we were still at the airport . Within minutes she had reassured us with a a plan and worked on an alternative option, rebooking our itinerary and even contacting the hotel and transfer herself personally to ensure they know of our late arrival. Everything was done with unwavering professionalism, kindness and quick thinking. Diane kept in touch us and updated us regularly despite it being New Years Eve and thanks to Diane our trip continued as planned and was wonderful. I recommend Diane 100% and will absolutely look forward to her planning all our trips going forward. "

J Turnbull

Cheshire

Diane goes above & beyond and nothing is too much trouble. She is always on hand for any hiccups in your travel arrangements and aims for perfection each and every time. I cannot recommend Diane highly enough and you will be so happy she is your TA in the event of any issues before, during or returning from your travels.

Tina Ackers

Ribble Valley

Diane spent time and care helping us plan a family holiday full of exciting activities and thoughtful gestures. Everything was booked and organised for us and nothing was too much trouble for her to plan on our behalf, so we could look forward to a stress free , organised and unforgettable trip so even before we packed a bag I was already grateful for her expertise. It was when a last minute flight cancellation threatened to totally derail our trip that I really understood the value of having a dedicated travel agent. When our flight was cancelled over new year, Diane was instantly at the end of the phone, whilst we were still at the airport . Within minutes she had reassured us with a a plan and worked on an alternative option, rebooking our itinerary and even contacting the hotel and transfer herself personally to ensure they know of our late arrival. Everything was done with unwavering professionalism, kindness and quick thinking. Diane kept in touch us and updated us regularly despite it being New Years Eve and thanks to Diane our trip continued as planned and was wonderful. I recommend Diane 100% and will absolutely look forward to her planning all our trips going forward.

Jane Turnbull

Wilmslow

Di provides a superb friendly professional service and is always available when we need her. Her expertise in travel is second to none. I recommend Di to everyone

Amanda Phoenix

Northampton

I highly recommend Di Rhodes, she took all the stress away from me and i was completely reassured that Di was only a phone call or email away if needed! I was so grateful for the hard work Di put in to find me my perfect honeymoon

P Tatler

London

Di has gone out of her way to help us plan and book a great trip to Las Vegas, looking forward to working with her to book some amazing excursions for the trip

L McGibbon

Northampton

Di Rhodes provided a very prompt efficient and responsive service for us booking our Seabourn Cruise

Malcolm Smith

London

Di Rhodes worked tirelessly to book our perfect family holiday in Portugal despite a very last minute request. I fully recommend her amazing service

I Cooper

Cheshire

Diane understood quickly what I was looking for with my flights, when I had little or poor network signal sailing south from Grenada. It was reassuring to know that Diane could find me the most efficient and cost effective routes and hold options until I could confirm. This took a lot of stress away from me knowing she was on top of the booking process at all times

S Makin

Ulverston

Di was recommended to me for holidays and events. I had asked her about Eras Tour tickets but she didn’t have any. A couple of weeks later Di got in touch with me - some more had been released! They were restricted view and Di gave me so much information on this so I knew what to expect. Booking and payment was straight forward and I felt like everything was being taken care of. Di stayed in touch up to the event. We were absolutely over the moon with the seats in the end. The box and whole experience was incredible! Di checked in on the day once she knew we would have arrived to check everything was ok and the next day. I cannot fault the service we received and will definitely book with Di Rhodes again. Thank you!

M Jones

Northampton

I recently had the pleasure of Di Rhodes booking my travel arrangements and I can't recommend her enough! Di maintained constant communication throughout the entire process, ensuring I was well-informed about every detail. On the day of my travel, she provided timely updates that made my holiday seamless and stress-free. It was great to know she was looking out for me. Her professional and friendly attitude made it easy to ask questions and to discuss my travel preferences. She is incredibly knowledgeable in her field and offered valuable insights that enhanced my trip. I will definitely be contacting Di for all my future travel needs! Thank you

U McGuinness

Lancashire

Di was so helpful planning and booking our cruise to the Norwegian Fjords and made the process extremely simple. thank you for being fab! Di Rhodes

E MCourt

London

Di understood our requirements and searched well very quickly to meet all our requirements and delivered outstanding service

Sally Lytham

Dumfries

Di always responds promptly to my many queries and goes above and beyond to make sure I’m happy.

Tina Ackers

Sabden

Diane is very professional and will make sure she will find the exact match holiday of your dreams.

Mandy Phoenix

Northampton

Discover the world with me

Crystal Symphony show time

Crystal Symphony show time

Fabulous Elton John Tribute on Crystal Symphony

22 Oct 2025

Le Negresco Nice, just stunning

Le Negresco Nice, just stunning

Fabulous stay here in Nice at Le Negresco

22 Oct 2025

 Beautiful cubs in South Africa

Beautiful cubs in South Africa

Safari in South Africa

10 Jan 2025

Recommendation

Recommendation

A lovely recommendation and referral from one of my customers

10 Jan 2025

Elephants on safari

Elephants on safari

On Safari in South Africa

10 Jan 2025

First class Emirates

First class Emirates

Dubai airport transit with Emirates

10 Jan 2025

New Year on Regent

New Year on Regent

Happy Birthday Maree. New year on Regenf

10 Jan 2025

Probably the finest dining at sea

Probably the finest dining at sea

Incredible food and paired fine wines for a wonderful special occasion on Silver Nova ( Silversea Cruises)

01 May 2024

Last night on Silversea... room service with the butler

Last night on Silversea... room service with the butler

Celebrating the end of a fabulous 16 night cruise on Silver Nova.. Our wonderful butler serving us a fabulous feast before we head off for the rain

01 May 2024

Arriving on Seabourn Ovation for New Year

Arriving on Seabourn Ovation for New Year

Just arrived on Seabourn Ovation and look at the fabulous view overlooking Queen Mary in Barbados... she looks picture postcard stunning early evening

01 May 2024

Japan   Regent Cruises

Japan Regent Cruises

Lots more from my trip to Japan last October on Regent Cruises - incredible cruise line and excursions all included

01 May 2024

One of my favourite Greek islands.   Mykonos

One of my favourite Greek islands. Mykonos

Mykonos... something for everyone - only about 35 taxis on the island so quad bike is best... stunning hotels and fabulous beaches... and nightlife

01 May 2024

Beautiful Equador with the stunning Silver Nova

Beautiful Equador with the stunning Silver Nova

Fabulous excursion to the wealthier side of Equador through the colonial city and to a Miami Beach style mansion to experience Monica's incredible home and art

01 May 2024

Jamaica's treasure .. Bob Marley's home

Jamaica's treasure .. Bob Marley's home

The new film One Love recently at the cinema and now on Sky Store meant so much more having visited his home in Kingston Jamaica, Fabulous included excursion

01 May 2024

Meeting Paddington Bear in Lima Peru, staying at the stunning Belmond Miraflores Park Hotel

Meeting Paddington Bear in Lima Peru, staying at the stunning Belmond Miraflores Park Hotel

Beautiful Belmond Miraflores Park Hotel in Lima , Peru... fabulous stay before joining a cruise or heading to Machu Picchu... Contact me for more information

01 May 2024

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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