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Why Working With a Real Travel Expert Makes All the Difference

Ashley Lutz on 06 Jan 2026

Planning a holiday should be exciting, but for many, it can quickly become overwhelming with endless choices and conflicting advice online. As a Travel Counsellor with years of experience across Asia, Australasia and beyond, I work differently. This blog shares how I help my clients cut through the noise, offering personal, honest support and travel expertise that turns inspiration into the perfect trip—crafted just for you.

Why My Clients Love Working With a Real Travel Professional

Travel planning should feel exciting, not overwhelming. After a career spent entirely in the travel industry—starting out as an Australia and New Zealand specialist before expanding worldwide—I know how much difference it makes when someone truly understands your needs.

Genuine Advice, Not Just Algorithms

Plenty of websites promise cheap deals, but I offer something different: honest, personal advice from someone who takes the time to get to know you. I’m not a faceless website or a chatbot; I’m a real person who cares about your holidays as much as you do. My clients value having an adviser who listens and tailors every trip to their style and wishes—not just what’s trending online.

Getting to Know You

The most rewarding part of my work is building relationships. Whether it’s a family trip, a honeymoon, a big celebration, or a long-awaited bucket-list adventure, I always start by listening. Understanding your hopes, preferences, and concerns means I can recommend what’s truly right—no guesswork, just tried-and-tested knowledge.

Experience You Can Trust

With my background in tailor-making journeys to places like Asia, Australia, New Zealand, Europe and years spent designing travel across the world, I bring both expertise and broad perspective. My clients appreciate that I’ll give honest recommendations—if something doesn’t feel like the right fit, I’ll say so.

Practical Support and Ongoing Care

Life is busy. You can always get hold of me to ask a question, brainstorm ideas, plan ahead, or sort out the little details. If plans change or you need support while you’re travelling, you’ve got someone in your corner—24/7 if needed. There’s reassurance in knowing a single point of contact is there from start to finish.

No Endless Scrolling, No Second-Guessing

My job is to save you time, take away uncertainty, and provide clarity. Rather than trawling through endless online options, you get handpicked suggestions from someone with real expertise who understands what matters. My clients tell me it’s the ease and confidence that keeps them coming back.

Why Work With a Travel Counsellor?

A surprising number of new clients have never used a travel professional before—but once they try it, they don’t look back. They find value in honest advice, personal service, and support that simply isn’t available from an algorithm or a deal-driven website.

If you’re ready to take the stress out of holiday planning, I’d love to help. Whether it’s exploring somewhere new or revisiting favourite places, let’s create a trip that’s genuinely tailored to you.

Get in touch to get started. It’s as simple as a conversation—and your next trip could be the best yet.

 

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