Jo McDonnell
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Manchester
Experienced leisure travel specialist with a personal approach - let's talk holidays!
I’m Jo, an independent travel professional based in Didsbury, South Manchester. I am proud to have retained my Gold Status at Travel Counsellors for the last 10 years, and to be recognised in the top 5% of TCs globally.
I pride myself on being able to get the bottom of what customers are really looking for from a holiday; in understanding their motivations and on delivering great service. I find the personal approach works wonders in getting to the heart of what my customers really want, and I love to talk things through with my clients. I enjoy a very high level of repeat business (over 80%) and my business has grown enormously over the years, almost exclusively from word of mouth recommendations (you won't find me on Instagram or posting offers on facebook).
I adore working in this wonderful industry and I live and breathe travel. My most recent long haul adventures been to Namibia, Vietnam, South Africa, Costa Rica, Mauritius and Thailand. Over the years I’ve been fortunate enough to travel extensively in Europe and beyond. I was also lucky enough in the 2010s to spend three long and memorable summers with my then young family travelling round Canada, USA and Brazil respectively. I’m a keen skier too, and I’ve matched many happy skiers with their perfect resorts in Europe, Canada, USA and Japan.
So, whether you’re looking for a special family holiday, a honeymoon, a last-minute city break, a ski trip, luxury cruise, or planning the tailor-made holiday of a lifetime, please do get in touch. I know how easy it can be to lose hours of your life trawling the internet searching through a minefield of information. If you’d just like to talk to a real human being who will curate all that online information for you and distil it into what’s right for you, your travelling companions and your budget then I’m here to take the hassle out of booking your next holiday.
I look forward to talking travel with you!
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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.
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.
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.
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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