Hi. My name is Gemma and I am local to Wantage and surrounding areas of Newbury, Reading, Berkshire and Oxfordshire.
I have worked in travel since 2011 and am part of a family that loves to see the world. Holidays started at a young age, from Disney to cruises and skiing. Before joining Travel Counsellors in 2019, I spent 6 years at the Luxury Tour Operator, Kuoni Travel. I have been very fortunate to enjoy luxury stays at the opulent Burj al Arab in Dubai and the islands of the Maldives and Seychelles. I have been to over 25 countries and am experienced in creating tailor made holidays to worldwide destinations.
Organising holidays for my clients is what I love to do, and you can be confident I have the experience to make yours perfect. I find out every important detail, from your interests and hobbies to your likes and dislikes, to make the perfect recommendations and create a holiday unique to you.
Many of my clients have become friends, who I have built lasting relationships with, so planning each trip is made easy and hassle free because as I get to know you, I learn how you like to travel.
Whether it’s a honeymoon, a family get together or anniversary celebration, I am on hand to help you from the initial consultation to when you return home. I can also help you plan a UK getaway, cruise, ski trip, villa holiday or city break. Even help you plan a group holiday or sports tour.
When you book with me, you can speak to someone who has first-hand knowledge. I have been up close to elephants on safari in Sri Lanka, flown over the waterfalls on Reunion Island by helicopter and relaxed on the beaches of Mauritius. I enjoy villa holidays in Greece, have walked through the Colosseum in Rome and enjoyed delicious Italian cuisine in Sorrento and Sardinia. On a European road trip, I sampled wine in the heart of Rioja and walked the streets of Paris. I have stepped foot on the Great Wall of China, been in awe of Angkor Wat in Cambodia, sunbathed in 5 star luxury in Mexico and experienced the rush of adrenaline on the world’s fastest rollercoaster in Abu Dhabi.
As a Travel Counsellor, I act as a Tour Operator and Travel Agent, offering you more choice than is available on the high street or online, all with personal service and peace of mind that you are financially protected. I can also be available at a time to suit you. When you get in touch, I will arrange an appointment to meet face to face, via video call or speak on the phone, to chat about your plans for your next holiday.
I am looking forward to speaking to you soon.
My customer stories
Sent by Kerrie Henshaw-Cox
Leicestershire 31/07/2025
I cannot recommend Gemma and her knowledge of the Maldives enough. She helped me and my partner decide on a 2-island trip. We’d never been before and she got it perfectly right for us. She got to know us and our likes/dislikes before suggesting a few islands to look at. If you need help, advice and the very best deals, definitely get in touch with her
Sent by Emily Manning
Reading 03/06/2025
Amazing Honeymoon
We had a wonderful experience with the support of Gemma and Christine planning our honeymoon! We have never used a travel agent before but we would absolutely use them again. The attention detail, organisation and personal touches was truly amazing and much appreciated. Would not hesitate to recommend to our family and friends.
Sent by Elaine Paul
Wantage, Grove 22/04/2025
Gemma made the whole process of booking our cruise simple and stress free and understood exactly what we wanted. We will definitely use Gemma again.
Sent by Peta Gunson
St Albans 06/06/2024
Gemma and Christine have been fabulous throughout the whole process of booking and experiencing our very recent family holiday. I’d been struggling on my own to corral the family into a decision about a place, time and what they wanted. At our first virtual meeting Gemma and Christine were so knowledgeable and flexible - they took my pain of organising away. We were given choices for two very different locations. The information was thorough and clear. All the way through they ‘held my hand’ including through the 24 hour flight delay from the airline when they were available, reassuring and full of advice. Have highly recommended them to other and we are already planning our next trips with them.
Sent by Arpna Dave
Houston, Texas 20/05/2024
Gemma was so helpful with our milestone anniversary and my birthday trip to Maldives! When I began to research, I realized the choices were endless. Gemma listened to my list of must haves and presented me with 4 options within my given budget. From there, we decided on Dhigali. She was patient with my endless questions and got back to me in a timely fashion. We had the trip of a lifetime! Thank you Gemma for helping make it possible!
Sent by Paul Bunting
Reading 18/05/2024
Always so helpful and supportive, Gemma is always available to answer any queries . Would always recommend
Sent by Michele Stevenson
Newbury 13/05/2024
Gemma had a tough brief from us but has managed to deliver on what is going to be an amazing honeymoon. Nothing was too much of an ask and Gemma always came back to us promptly and managed our expectations well. She even worked right up to her own holiday in order to get everything over the line for us. Thank you Gemma!
Sent by Helen Barnett
Oxford 03/12/2023
Gemma did an amazing job booking our holiday to Malaysia. With three flights and transfers and 2 hotels and assistance at the airport It took all the stress out of it meaning that we could enjoy our holiday as soon as we arrived at the airport. I would definitely recommend Gemma to book your holiday. She has a wealth of knowledge and expertise. All the documents arrive organised too making it very quick and easy to locate when checking in to flights and hotels. Transfers were arranged too from hotel to airport by Gemma. We have used Gemma several times now to book our holiday and she always does a great job! We will definitely be asking her to book our next holiday. Thank you Gemma.
Sent by Ethan Heorge
Basingstoke 16/09/2023
We met Gemma and Christine at a wedding fair and had an amazing chat about what they could do for us to create the most magical honeymoon. From consultation to welcome home chat, they have both gone above and beyond for us to make sure our honeymoon was exactly what we imagined and went as smoothly as possible. At the start my wife and I were extremely indecisive but they both were patient and catering to our likes and dislikes about it. They ensured we’re were happy with ever last detail of the holiday. They created the most amazing holiday package and itinerary for us and we didn’t have to worry about a single thing before or during our honeymoon. The meeting before we went away was extremely helpful to go through last minute questions we may have had and clarifying everything needed. Any questions we had while away, no matter of time difference we was able to call someone and have them check for us so we didn’t have to worry. Then spoke again when we were home to make sure everything was as amazing as we imagined. They were just as happy as we were!
16 days away in Thailand visiting Bangkok, Elephant Hills (Koh Sok National Park), Phucket and Koh Samui. Visiting temples, railway market, floating market, night markets and shopping malls in Bangkok. Spending the most amazing time with elephants, canoeing down the canal and river exploring the most amazing wildlife and scenery. Trekking through the jungle was definitely an experience! Lastly a relaxing week in Koh Samui with a private pool villa, island hopping visiting the pigs and snorkelling in the crystal clear ocean. Seeing more elephants and the most amazing night markets.
We couldn’t have imagined for anything better as newlyweds. We will forever be grateful for them both for making it possible! Can’t wait to book our next holiday through them!
Thanks again both?? Mr & Mrs George
Sent by Gary Hamilton
BRACKNELL 28/07/2023
From the get go Gemma was fantastic in building us a family holiday that ticked all the boxes we had - some of them more demanding than others ??
Her attention to detail was spot on and her suggestions for activities were great. To have all your holiday completely sorted so you can sit back and relax was wonderful.
She kept us fully informed all the way along the booking process and the zoom calls we had with her were useful and informative.
She texted when we were on holiday when one of our activities changed slightly and made sure that everything was sorted out.
We even got a hotel upgrade which was lovely.
I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Gemma for any holiday booking and will definitely be using her again.
Sent by Lauren Brenchley
Aylesbury 12/12/2022
Really recommend Gemma, she was lovely and really informative! She listened to everything we wanted for our honeymoon and made the process stress free and we are really excited for our honeymoon! Really happy with the service!
Sent by Paul Bunting
Lower Earley, Reading 17/11/2022
Gemma has been absolutely marvellous with help and advice and the level of detail and speed of options available brilliant
Sent by Vikki Schofield
Henley on Thames 17/11/2022
Gemma was very helpful and patient with quoting for my various requests to ensure I got the holiday that was perfect for me.
Sent by James Faux
Crowthorne 05/11/2022
Taken advantage of Gemma’s exemplary service from her days at Kuoni - helpful, responsive and knowledgeable, the latter vital in the strange world we live in.
Sent by Dene Tonna
Manchester 05/11/2022
Professional and outstanding knowledge
Sent by Richard O'Donnell
Pontypridd, Wales 05/11/2022
I had brilliant support from Gemma at a time when I needed to travel urgently.
Sent by Elizabeth Devine
Cambridge 24/09/2022
Gemma and Christine helped organise and deliver an amazing honeymoon for us to Thailand at short notice after planned trip to Sri Lanka had to be cancelled. They were quick to inform us about Sri Lanka and set up a zoom call to brainstorm with us a new destination that still provided everything we wanted from Sri Lanka. They were always available to answer questions, offer support and re-assure us before and during our honeymoon! They have a wealth of knowledge, offering great advice and sharing their own experiences which helped us make our decision to visit Thailand and take part in some of the most unforgettable excursions. We had the most amazing honeymoon and it wouldn’t have been possible without them. They really did provide a personal touch and even included some lovely personalised gifts that we will treasure forever! Thank you so much for everything! We will definitely book with you again in the future and would encourage others to book! Definitely the easiest and most stress free travel agents/ counsellors we have ever interacted with!
Sent by Roshni Ojji
Camberley 24/09/2022
From our first conversation to find out my holiday requirements to the post holiday catch up, Gemma has been fantastic. She really does listen and understand what you want from a holiday to find you the perfect package. The little details are all thought about and covered, super impressed. I am recommending Gemma to anyone and everyone. Will be booking my next trip through Gemma too.
Sent by Tony Jones
Newbury 28/07/2022
Your service was amazing. We will use you again. I would highly recommend you to others aswell.
Sent by Jamie Nay
Tilehurst 16/06/2022
Our experience with Gemma has been a long road. We originally booked 2 trips away as a honeymoon and then family trip to follow our wedding booked for July 2020. Then everything change due to the government & international Response to Covid. BUT THROUGHOUT ALL OF THIS GEMMA WAS FANTASTIC! We have booked and re-booked 3 times now and have had to ask Gemma to look again at proposals for our trip due to changing circumstances numerous times. Nothing was ever too much trouble, Although sometimes I have felt a little guilty asking Gemma to keep going and starting tasks again Gemma has always taken this in her stride and has been understanding of every changing situation. Gemma is very knowledgeable on places to visit and where might fit the criteria that we gave each time and came back to us with numerous holiday proposals each time that we would have been more than happy to go on. I have enjoyed our discussions and have always felt well supported. Gemma has been easy to contact and quick to respond every time we have spoken. We are due to go on our honeymoon, finally, at the end of this month and then the original Family trip following this the next month. It is in no small part thanks to Gemma that this could be organised with some confidence we might finally get away. We are massively looking forward to our trip and cant thank Gemma enough for all of her hard work and understanding throughout the last 2 years. WE LOOK FORWARD TO BOOKING WITH GEMMA AGAIN IN THE FUTURE and would recommend her to anyone looking to book a holiday with confidence and support. THANKS AGAIN GEMMA
Sent by Ian G
Berkshire 18/02/2022
As always the service Gemma provides is second to none. She ensures you get all the information on options so you can make the best choice for you and outlines all the processes re Covid travel etc.. Would recommend Gemma to friends and family
Sent by Charles Fidler
Cambridge 18/02/2022
We found Gemma to be incredibly helpful and felt that she listened to our requests and built plans around those thoughts. She was very attentive and gave us detailed options of what we could do and was very supportive. Cannot recommend her enough!
Sent by Emily Hemmings
Thame, Oxfordshire 04/01/2022
Very quick and officiant with holiday options. Very professional as well x
Sent by Clemence Muller
Newbury, Berkshire 04/01/2022
Gemma understood well what we were after and was able to help us book a really nice little weekend getaway stress-free. Thank you for your professionalism and help throughout.
Sent by Oliver Barnett
Oxford 26/11/2021
As someone who struggles with organisation, Gemma provided a foolproof plan for my travels taking away any stress and making the whole experience very easy.
Sent by Neil Hutt
Henley on Thames 09/09/2021
Gemma has helped us now sort a few family holidays (summer, skiing and golf) and she always been great. She is very knowledgeable, has loads of ideas and options and works really hard before, during and after to make our holidays special. I wouldn't go anywhere else now and I thoroughly recommend you ask Gemma to help for all your travel needs.
Sent by Roy Nicoll
Reading 23/07/2021
Gemma is so helpful with any information about potential holidays we might plan for the future. She sends us some great ideas she feels we may find useful on holiday destinations, so we can think about new ventures when travel is back to normal. Her charity work also shows her caring side.
Sent by Nat Wakely
Reading 23/07/2021
Gemma makes it hassle free. Gemma has been brilliant in navigating several holiday issues during the pandemic.
Sent by Neil Hutt
Henley On Thames 23/07/2021
Great service from Gemma, as always
Sent by James Faux
Crowthorne 09/07/2021
Excellent service at all times
I have used Gemma Harvey for all my and my family’s travel plans for many years now. I have always found her extremely knowledgeable, efficient and always acts in the interests of her clients. She’s been particularly helpful in these strange times when holidays have been fraught with difficulty. She works diligently to find the very best deals and I trust her implicitly. I can’t imagine using anyone else to arrange travel for us.
Sent by Roy Nicoll
WOKINGHAM 07/12/2020
Despite 2020 being such a difficult time for all of us, including arranging holidays, Gemma has always been there to help and is such a positive and reliable person and friend. She has booked new holidays for us and sorted out any problems which unfortunately have resulted in cancelled holidays. She is always giving advise and looking for any new adventures for us to look forward to. Top marks for a genuine travel counsellor. Thank you Gemma.
Sent by Neil Hutt
Reading, Berkshire 27/11/2020
Great service thanks Gemma.
Date of Booking - 15th January 2020
Sent by Nat Wakely
Reading, Berkshire 27/11/2020
Gemma is prompt, courteous and efficient and understood our needs perfectly.
Date of Booking - 14th January 2020
Sent by Roy Nicoll
Reading, Berkshire 27/11/2020
Gemma has been very efficient in sorting out our requests for holidays and has in addition suggested further ideas.
Date of Booking - 26th November 2019
Sent by Richard Porter
Reading, Berkshire 27/11/2020
Top rate experience - speedy response and provided all the information requested including various options.
Date of Booking - 5th December 2019
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06/06/2020
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