Jo Osmond

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Stress‑Free, tailor‑made adventures, created exclusively for you...your journey starts here!

With over 42 years in the travel industry and 20 years running my own business, I bring a wealth of knowledge, insight and passion to every trip I design.

Caring is at the heart of my service. I listen carefully to what matters most to you, then create tailor-made itineraries that feel effortless from start to finish.

I specialise in crafting immersive multi‑centre journeys that flow seamlessly from one incredible place to the next. Think carefully curated combinations of cities, coast, countryside and culture, with all the “how” and “where” taken care of for you. Flights, transfers, rail journeys, hotels and experiences are joined up behind the scenes, so you do not have to worry about the logistics. You simply arrive, settle in and enjoy the here and now, knowing every step of your trip has been thoughtfully planned.

You will enjoy personal support throughout your journey, with secure access to your documents and 24/7 assistance for peace of mind.

I have lived in the USA, Australia, Germany and Italy, and travelled to more than 25 countries. From iconic rail journeys and ocean crossings to ski trips, sailing, mountain biking and unforgettable sunrises and sunsets around the world, I draw on real, first-hand experience when I plan your holidays.

Most of my business now comes from loyal, returning clients and their recommendations, which I value hugely. You are very welcome to read their testimonials and browse my travel blogs for ideas.

Whether you already know exactly where you want to go or you are looking for inspiration, I would love to help you turn your next holiday into something truly special.

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Portugal in March

Portugal in March

Portugal is perfect for a road trip that blends cities and culture, coastline and countryside, and my recent holiday there did exactly that. Over 10 nights in March, we traced a route from Lisbon to Porto, with some magical stops in between that really showed off the country’s character.

17 Mar 2026 5   min read

Return to Phokaia!

Return to Phokaia!

We went to the Phokaia resort ten years ago so decided to go back with the ‘children’ to see how it had changed. The children said it was much smaller than they remember!! Enjoying a prime beachside location, Mark Warner holidays are fabulous for families of all ages - they have great kids clubs (not required anymore!) but we choose this type of holiday for the activities they offer: Water-spor

05 Dec 2025 5   min read

St Lucia - Let Her Inspire you!

St Lucia - Let Her Inspire you!

Fabulous fam trip to St Lucia!

26 Nov 2025 5   min read

The Pearl of the Indian Ocean

The Pearl of the Indian Ocean

Sri Lanka, the teardrop-shaped island nestled in the Indian Ocean, had long been on my bucket list and I travelled with my family in 2023. It offers a treasure trove of cultural heritage, scenic landscapes, and unforgettable wildlife encounters. We were met at Colombo by our fantastic driver, Ananda, who expertly guided us on our journey, taking us to fascinating cities, ancient ruins, and seeing

16 Sept 2025 5   min read

Good Energy with Neilson - Messini

Good Energy with Neilson - Messini

Another year, another Neilson Beach Club! This time it was Messini in the southern Peleponnese. Enjoying a short transfer, Messini is located on a huge sandy beach in a fairly rural area of Greece (near Kalamata and ancient Messenia). As expected, Neilson provide a wide choice of water sports; sailing, wind surfing, paddle boarding, water skiing and wakeboarding. The large swimming pool provi

08 Aug 2025 5   min read

Authentic Nippon

Authentic Nippon

Japan – absolutely fascinating and very difficult to put into a few paragraphs so here is a snapshot of our bucket list destination! Landing into Haneda airport we caught an early morning glimpse of Mt Fuji from the airplane (I have a photo if you don’t believe me!!). Our first 3 nights were spent in Tokyo – it has a vibrant charm all of its own and we were constantly met with an array of sights

05 Aug 2025 5   min read

Queen Anne - Short cruise

Queen Anne - Short cruise

Having experienced a 4-night cruise to Rotterdam on-board Cunard’s flagship - the gorgeous Queen Anne, I wanted to share just a few photos and memories of the wonderful time I had. I found Queen Anne to be reassuringly Cunard with a modern twist. The last time I sailed with Cunard was on-board Queen Elizabeth II in 1995 – a truly memorable transatlantic voyage. Boarding Queen Anne felt like I was

01 Aug 2025 5   min read

Madeira in March

Madeira in March

I had always been intrigued by Madeira but had never been, so we took the opportunity of a sneaky week away in March. The weather was glorious, if a little windy – which makes for a fun approach and landing into Funchal! We hired a car for the first 3 days to explore the island from a hotel in the village of Estreito de Camera de Lobos – a small village with 2 or 3 very good local restaurants – on

11 Jul 2025 5   min read

An intro to Sicily

An intro to Sicily

I was invited by Mangia’s resorts to view 7 of their properties in Sicily. Although it was a jam-packed itinerary, it was a wonderful opportunity to return to Italy and experience the beautiful island for the first time. We flew into Catania and spent our first night at the Brucoli Resort which is situated between Catania and Syracuse. With views of Mt Etna across the bay, 3 swimming pools one sal

09 Jul 2025 5   min read

Good Energy with Neilson - Levante, Rhodes

Good Energy with Neilson - Levante, Rhodes

It is the first time we have been to Levante Beach Cub with Neilson and also a first to Rhodes – and actually a first time flying from Bournemouth! Levante beach club sits on a long stretch of pebble beach close to the resort of Kolympia where there is a large choice of bars and restaurants. The spacious accommodation and fantastic facilities are shared with guests from Sweden and Denmark. The Ne

09 Jul 2025 5   min read

Long weekend in Belgium

Long weekend in Belgium

We planned a last minute whistle-stop tour to Belgium in January. Yes, it was cold, windy and wet (probably picked the worst weekend for weather!) but we still enjoyed our little jaunt around three of Belgium’s famous cities. Bruges is only 1 hr and 20 minutes from the euro-tunnel, so we arrived just after lunch – our hotel was a small B&B in a handy location just a stone’s throw from this UNESCO

03 Feb 2023 5   min read

Vassiliki!

Vassiliki!

For Geoff and me, Neilson’s Cosmos Beach Club is perfect - Geoff can’t sit still and to be really honest, I find it hard to get off my sunbed! If you are a keen windsurfer, Vassiliki, on the beautiful island of Lefkas is one of the best places to stay. With reliable wind and flat water we can be fairly sure that Geoff will get on the water for a few hours or longer every day. And when there is no

03 Feb 2023 5   min read

Exploring Lake Como - James Bond style

Exploring Lake Como - James Bond style

In October, we took some visitors to Lake Como for an overnight stay. We booked into a simple yet charming and elegant hotel with breath-taking views of the Lake. We managed to catch the last of the afternoon sunshine from the hotel’s private sun deck before enjoying Aperitivo in the busy bar and then dinner in the hotel’s fantastic restaurant over-looking the water. The Impepata di Cozze – s

06 Nov 2020 5   min read

Lake Iseo - a well kept secret!

Lake Iseo - a well kept secret!

‘Franciacorta’ is my new favourite sparkling wine – and sipping a glass in the Autumn sunshine on the shores of Lake Iseo was very special. Lake Iseo is a well-kept secret - less well known than its neighbours (Como and Garda), it is northern Italy’s fourth largest lake and Monte Isola (traffic free and accessible by ferry & boat) is the largest lake island in Europe. We stayed overnight at t

28 Oct 2020 5   min read

Fabulous Forestis

Fabulous Forestis

A few weekends ago, I was invited to experience the fabulous 'Forestis' in the Dolomiti. It was a truly amazing weekend – we were totally spoilt! Forestis is a breath-taking 5* adult only sanctuary @ 1800m in the South Tyrolean mountains – a perfect place to get away from it all and completely relax and re-charge your batteries. From the Suites to the Spa & the beautifully designed restaura

12 Oct 2020 5   min read

Turin & Courmayeur

Turin & Courmayeur

Turin, Italy’s first capital, is a very walkable city with miles of covered arcades, beautiful piazzas and grand avenues, sophisticated museums, shops, historic cafes and restaurants and all with a magnificent backdrop of the Alps. It is the home of Italy’s car industry, its first cinema, and arguably chocolate; it’s the place in which vermouth and Nutella were invented, and it gave birth to the S

03 Sept 2020 5   min read

Exploring the Cinque Terre

Exploring the Cinque Terre

Set on one of Italy’s most dramatic coasts, there are five fishing villages known as Cinque Terre. Pastel coloured settlements, which date from the early medieval period, seem to cling to the steeply terraced cliffs connected by an ancient system of footpaths, a 19th-century railway line cutting through a series of coastal tunnels or a fantastic boat service. Over centuries, grapes and olives have

02 Sept 2020 5   min read

Sizzling Sardinia!

Sizzling Sardinia!

Sardinia exceeded my expectations. It is the second largest island in the Med with stunning white sandy beaches, turquoise water and of course delicious Italian cuisine. We flew into the South and stayed overnight in the Capital – Cagliari. It is well worth a visit if you have time. We stayed in the Castello district and ate in a fabulous fish restaurant in the old town sampling the local seafood

26 Aug 2020 5   min read

Sampling Soave

Sampling Soave

An hour from Venice and only 30 minutes from Verona Airport lies the under-valued wine region of Soave. We stayed over-night in the pretty little town of Soave itself - a small wine town enclosed by medieval walls, overlooked by il Castello and surrounded by vineyards producing the famous Soave wine. Via Roma is lined with small and cosy inexpensive bars and trattorias – we grazed from one bar t

17 Jul 2020 5   min read

Florence & Lucca (post lockdown)

Florence & Lucca (post lockdown)

On our drive down to Florence a few weeks ago, I worked out that it was around 20 years ago that I had visited the City and not surprisingly I didn’t remember much about the detail. I did remember what a stunningly beautiful City it is. And visiting just after lockdown was lifted here in Italy it was more like visiting a provincial town. We were blessed to be sharing this gem of a City with only

24 Jun 2020 5   min read

Puglia - Trulli Scrumptious!

Puglia - Trulli Scrumptious!

We took a fabulous road trip down to Southern Italy this summer – this has been on my bucket list for a long time and although the weather was very hot (reached 40!), it was definitely worth the effort. Off the tourist trail, the Tremiti Islands are situated off the coast of Puglia - once used to intern political prisoners they are now a magnet for divers and snorkellers. Although close enough to

10 Sept 2019 5   min read

Lake Garda

Lake Garda

This was my first visit to the northern shores of Lake Garda (the largest of the Italian lakes) and I was blown away by how dramatic the fjord-like cliffs are and how stunning the scenery is! Due to its clear waters and favourable wind conditions, being a keen windsurfer, it is now a firm favourite of my husband’s. However, not only is it fantastic for swimmers, sailors, wind, kite and foil surfe

09 Sept 2019 5   min read

A 'Milan' for all Seasons!

A 'Milan' for all Seasons!

Since moving to Northern Italy, I have ventured into Milan on several occasions and at different times of the year and really enjoyed exploring the city in all 4 seasons. In Spring I had the opportunity to join a tour of the Galleria Campari. What a fascinating history about the iconic Milanese drink. And it would have been rude not to have sampled a Campari Spritz and Aperitivo at the neighbouri

02 Jul 2019 5   min read

Beautiful Bellagio!

Beautiful Bellagio!

Just a quick visit and therefore short blog about beautiful Bellagio on Lake Como. What a spot! Picture perfect and referred to as the Pearl of Lake Como it is located on a promontory boasting magnificent views of the Lake, tree lined promenades and beautiful villas and gardens. Numerous boutiques and shops selling clothes and jewellery, antiques and pottery are scattered along the cobbled (s

28 Jun 2019 5   min read

Roman Holiday!

Roman Holiday!

You won’t enjoy Rome if you try to tick off all the sights in one visit. We spent 4 nights in this historical City in early April and had we been travelling with young children we would have taken advantage of the ‘hop on and off bus’ to get around however with two, fairly fit (!), teenagers and four pairs of comfortable trainers we walked everywhere. In that time, we managed to visit the Vatic

09 May 2019 5   min read

Sailing on Nieuw Statendam - Venice To Rome

Sailing on Nieuw Statendam - Venice To Rome

Having visited the Nieuw Koningsdam in the port in Amsterdam, I was very excited to be invited to sail on Holland America Line’s latest ship, the Nieuw Statendam in December 2018. We sailed from Venice to Rome and took the opportunity of staying overnight in Venice before joining the ship. What I loved about the ship was her size. While many other cruise lines think bigger is better, I prefer t

08 May 2019 5   min read

Enchanting Lago D'Orta

Enchanting Lago D'Orta

Approximately 50 miles from Milan and even closer to our current home is the enchanting Lake Orta with deep blue waters and intriguing Isola San Giulio. The medieval town of Orta San Giulio lies on a peninsula and is packed with charm and character with pastel washed buildings, cobbled streets and a charming lake front promenade where sunbathers lie on wooden jetties and families eat their picni

06 May 2019 5   min read

Skiing in Italy - there is snow other place!

Skiing in Italy - there is snow other place!

More laid back than France and Switzerland, the emphasis in the Italian ski resorts is on relaxation and fun. With amazing coffee, good food, great value and a friendly ambience, we love skiing in Italy! Living in northern Italy gives us the opportunity to ski at weekends and even for the day. We are within two and a half hours of the Aosta Valley and have therefore skied in Pila, La Thuile

24 Feb 2019 5   min read

Rocking the Nieuw Statendam!

Rocking the Nieuw Statendam!

Having visited the Nieuw Koningsdam in port in Amsterdam, I was very excited to be invited to sail on Holland America Line’s latest ship - the Nieuw Statendam - in December 2018. We sailed from Venice to Rome and took the opportunity of staying overnight in Venice before boarding the ship. What I loved about the ship was her size. While many other cruise lines think bigger is better, I prefe

21 Feb 2019 5   min read

Lake Maggiore highlights

Lake Maggiore highlights

We are very lucky to be living close to Lake Maggiore and therefore have plenty of opportunity to explore the area. Here are a few highlights! Lago Maggiore Express combines a boat ride with an unforgettable train journey. We embarked at Arona (Italy) and disembarked at Locarno (Switzerland) zig zagging across the lake, past the Borromean islands and calling in at some very pretty ports along t

10 Feb 2019 5   min read

Verona - more than a city of love!

Verona - more than a city of love!

Yet another beautiful Italian City, Verona oozes style and sophistication from its cobbled lanes and pretty piazzas. Beyond the kitsch and romance associated with Romeo and Juliet, it has a bustling centre with boutique shops and quirky little bars and restaurants providing regional food and wine. The centre is dominated of course by the well-preserved Amphitheatre (famous venue for the summer

08 Jan 2019 5   min read

Getting lost in Venice!

Getting lost in Venice!

I was lucky to have the opportunity of spending a few days in Venice (whilst my husband was working) a few weeks ago (mid-Nov 2018). This was my third visit to the city, but the other two visits were so long ago it was like being there for the first time. We were very lucky with the weather and although the city had suffered a recent and particularly bad ‘acqua alta’ – we had blue skies and sunshi

27 Nov 2018 5   min read

Balsamic, Parmesan & Parma ham!

Balsamic, Parmesan & Parma ham!

We love Italian cities and we love Italian food therefore we couldn’t resist sneaking in a quick short break to Bologna over the summer holidays. And, of course, with a car it is so easy to visit Modena and Parma too! Modena, the birthplace of Pavarotti, home to the Ferrari museum and of course the culinary force behind real balsamic vinegar. Giuseppe Giusti is the oldest and most prestigious

22 Oct 2018 5   min read

Costa Rica – coast to coast at Christmas – Pura Vida!

Costa Rica – coast to coast at Christmas – Pura Vida!

After an overnight stay just outside San Jose, we began our much awaited 15-day Costa Rican adventure on the country's Caribbean coast. En route we stopped for a Costa Rican style buffet breakfast and shortly afterwards we saw our first family of sloths on the road-side! Time seems to have stood still in this part of the north Caribbean coast. The final approach into Tortuguera National Pa

19 Oct 2018 5   min read

Beachclub in Croatia

Beachclub in Croatia

Starigrad Paklenica is a bustling little town surrounded by rocky shoreline, pebble beaches, old villages, mountain canyons and peaks and green forests. With stunning views of Paklenica National Park and the Adriatic from the roof top ‘Sky Bar’ Neilson’s Alana Beachclub is in a beautiful spot and perfect for keen climbers, hikers, bikers and sailors of course. Not to mention families with ki

17 Sept 2018 5   min read

Whistlestop drive through Istria!

Whistlestop drive through Istria!

We made a whistle-stop visit to Istria in August. The heart-shaped peninsula on Croatia’s North Western coast boasts crystal clear Adriatic waters with delightful beaches (pebble – beach shoes recommended!), coves and picturesque coastal towns. It has become a popular, trendy region (especially with the Italians due to its proximity to the Italian boarder) known for fantastic restaurants and

17 Sept 2018 5   min read

Overnight in Trieste!

Overnight in Trieste!

Trieste is an Italian port on the boarder with Slovenia. Bustling with life and clearly a fascinating history it is a jumble of architecture and ethic influences having been occupied by the Romans, Austrians – notably the Habsburgs (buildings and Viennese coffee houses) and the Germans as well as the Italians of course! It was a brief overnight stop for us on the drive to Croatia but worthy o

17 Sept 2018 5   min read

Portofino - the prettiest port on the Med!

Portofino - the prettiest port on the Med!

A weekend on the Ligurian coast – who knew it was so pretty? Living close to Milan we were able to drive there in two hours; however, Genoa is the closest airport and is just under an hour’s drive or even a ferry ride from this wonderful part of the Italian coastline. We parked in Santa Margherita Ligure and wandered along the esplanade watching the yachts and ferries come and go and soaking

22 May 2018 5   min read

Madrid & Toledo

Madrid & Toledo

To give my daughter some Spanish practice we spent a sneaky few days in Madrid at the beginning of the Easter holidays and were pleasantly caught out by the most amazing weather – clear blue skies and warm sunshine every day. Our hotel was located at Puerta de Toledo just a 15-20 minute walk from Plaza Mayor and 25 minute walk to Atocha Station. Not only do we like to explore a City on foo

20 Jul 2017 5   min read

Under a Tuscan sun!

Under a Tuscan sun!

It is hard to beat a self-catering holiday in Tuscany! Wonderful weather, stunning scenery, fabulous food and wine, and a plethora of beautiful towns and cities to visit. We stayed in a farmhouse on the outskirts of the walled hilltop city of Volterra – a one and a half hour drive from Pisa. Volterra occupies a breathtaking position overlooking the famous Tuscan landscape and although it

10 Feb 2017 5   min read

The Danube from Budapest to Vienna

The Danube from Budapest to Vienna

I have recently returned from a long weekend on a river cruise hosted by Scenic River Cruises. We flew to Budapest to join Scenic Jewel moored opposite the stunning Houses of Parliament. The Scenic ‘space ships’ are beautifully well-appointed ships, accommodating up to 170 passengers on three decks. Facilities include two restaurants and a very comfortable spacious lounge (with bar) and an open

08 Nov 2016 5   min read

Visiting Holland America Line’s MS Koningsdam in Amsterdam

Visiting Holland America Line’s MS Koningsdam in Amsterdam

I have just come back from a fabulous weekend in Amsterdam. It has been a long time since I visited this popular city and I wasn’t disappointed. It is still a vibrant, compact and interesting City and a fabulous place to people watch! We flew into Schipol Airport with KLM and very easily caught a train into Centraal Station. We were staying at the Doubletree Suites for our first night and this

17 Jun 2016 5   min read

Fabulous fam trip to Disneyworld Florida!

Fabulous fam trip to Disneyworld Florida!

Having checked into Disney's Grand Floridian & Spa Resort for our 7 night stay we knew we were going to be spoilt. A fabulous hotel and resort offering large rooms with balconies and connected to Magic Kingdom by monorail & boat. With VIP tour guides taking us around Epcot, Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom and Hollywood Studios we were able to see and experience the Parks, shows, restaurants and

17 Jun 2016 5   min read

Stunning week in South Africa

Stunning week in South Africa

As they say in South Africa - Sawubona! I am so lucky to have just been on one of the most amazing educational trips. We visited the Cape region of South Africa and it was everything I expected and so much more….an area of contrasting and stunning scenery and countryside which was a patchwork of prettiness, fabulous people, food and wine and to top it all mind blowing ‘Attenborough-esque’ ga

19 Apr 2016 5   min read

Fabulous Club Phokaia and Foca!

Fabulous Club Phokaia and Foca!

Another fabulous fortnight with Neilson holidays. This year we chose Club Phokaia near Foca, Turkey, a very smart beach-club with a wow factor Olympic size swimming pool surrounded by day beds and sun-loungers. A walk down the garden path and you are at the (sand and shingle) beach, the water-sports activities, ski pier and the much used beachfront bar! The food in the buffet restaurant was

19 Apr 2016 5   min read

Mauritius - not just for honeymoons!

Mauritius - not just for honeymoons!

Not just a destination for romance and honeymoons this tropical island deep in the Indian Ocean and surrounded by coral reefs and beautifully warm turquoise waters, is a fabulous place to spend a family holiday at Easter. It is also the perfect twin centre for Dubai. We took the Emirates 7 hour overnight flight from Dubai to Mauritius having spent a fun few days in the Emirate. The transfer too

24 Jun 2015 5   min read

Fabulous Fam trip to the Cape!

Fabulous Fam trip to the Cape!

As they say in South Africa - Sawubona! I am so lucky to have just been on one of the most amazing educational trips. We visited the Cape region of South Africa and it was everything I expected and so much more….there was ’wow factor’ around every corner with contrasting and stunning scenery, countryside which was a patchwork of prettiness, fabulous people, food and wine and to top it all mind

15 Jun 2015 5   min read

To Infinity and beyond!

To Infinity and beyond!

I was lucky enough to join a group of colleagues on Celebrity Infinity in September 2014 sailing from Harwich. Modern Luxury is what Celebrity is all about and is what they deliver. The service and staff on board the ship was outstanding and the size and quality of the cabins (including the inside cabins) and suites were impressive too. Pre-dinner drinks in the Martini Bar was a delightful

21 May 2015 5   min read

Majorca - a favourite for families

Majorca - a favourite for families

Having been to Morocco at Easter we wanted to get away for a week or so in August and I had always wanted to go back to Majorca so we managed to find a 2 roomed apartment at the Inturotel Azul Park in Cala D’or. It was functional – small kitchen area where we had lunch most days and the children slept on sofa beds in the living room. We had a nice balcony overlooking the pool and side sea view.

21 May 2015 5   min read

Family short break in Dubai

Family short break in Dubai

We flew from Heathrow with Emirates on their spacious A380 aircraft – food was good and in-flight entertainment to die for! After a 30 minute transfer out to the Palm we arrived at the Jumeirah Zabeel Saray and were greeted by a truly wow factor hotel lobby and with it’s private beach, fabulously huge infinity pool, sumptuous spa and 10 restaurants this amazing hotel was hard to leave each day!

18 May 2015 5   min read

Morocco – the Atlantic Coast

Morocco – the Atlantic Coast

After four nights in Marrakech and three nights in the Atlas Mountains (see my journal entitled Marrakech & the High Atlas Mountains) our Moroccan adventure continued with a scenic three hour drive down to the Atlantic coast where we spent five nights in the small village of Sidi Kaouki. The journey was made all the more interesting by our driver who gave us an interesting lesson in Moroccan histo

10 Jun 2014 5   min read

Marrakech & the High Atlas Mountains

Marrakech & the High Atlas Mountains

Memories of our Moroccan adventure linger as we remember the sights, sounds and smells of our fascinating 12 night holiday. I have written my journal in two parts - 'Marrakech & the Mountains' and 'Morocco – the Atlantic Coast'. We arrived in Marrakech on a late flight and were welcomed to Riad Dar Azure by Samira with the most delicious three course traditional Moroccan meal for our arri

10 Jun 2014 5   min read

A villa in the Vendee

A villa in the Vendee

Having spent a week in the gorgeous La Roque-Gageac (see ‘A week in Dordogne’) we then drove across to the Vendee to spend a week on the Atlantic coast! We booked a week in a villa in Saint Jeans-de-Monts… a French seaside resort renowned for its 8km sandy beach! The seafront has recently been restored and now boasts a network of footpaths and cycle tracks along the front and through the pi

23 Jan 2014 5   min read

A week in Dordogne

A week in Dordogne

We spent the first week of our self-drive holiday to France in a delightful house in the beautiful and picturesque village of La Roque-Gageac perched right up on the banks of the River Dordogne. We arrived early afternoon having taken a late afternoon Eurotunnel the night before and stayed at a little motel close to Orleans on the way down. We chose not to use the toll roads all the way down to th

23 Jan 2014 5   min read

Adventure in the Pacific Northwest!

Adventure in the Pacific Northwest!

We started our 16 day journey in San Francisco and spent two days exploring the fun and vibrant city. Our host took us on a sightseeing tour of the city stopping to eat burritos over-looking the iconic Golden Gate Bridge before taking off over the many steep and pot-holed roads! The following day brought fog and the heaviest rain on record in the Bay area! However, we still managed to have fun tra

21 Feb 2013 5   min read

Paris by train

Paris by train

The Eurostar train from London St Pancras to Paris Gare du Nord takes just two and a quarter hours and provides a stress free way of getting from one great city to another. We stayed in a small apartment in Le Marais district (traditionally the City’s old Jewish quarter) and were delighted with this bustling neighbourhood. Round the corner from the apartment were streets full of bars and cafes,

18 Jun 2012 5   min read

Easter on Dartmoor

Easter on Dartmoor

We spent Easter 2012 in Dartmoor and were very lucky with the weather. What a fabulous place to visit in the Spring – lambs frolicking, daffodils and spring flowers in abundance, wild ponies wandering across the road, panoramic views across the Moors and Tors - Dartmoor really does offer great British countryside at its best! Staying in a little cottage in the village of Buckland Monachoru

18 Jun 2012 5   min read

Summer in the (New York) City!

Summer in the (New York) City!

New York – a City begging to be explored and sadly few first time visitors have the time to really dig deep and explore some of very different 'villages' within the City. Thanks to living in New Jersey for 2 years, we were able to get into the City for various day trips and wander around a few of the different neighbourhoods which make Manhattan island such a special place. My sister and famil

24 May 2012 5   min read

East Coast Road Trip!

East Coast Road Trip!

Living in New Jersey, and taking advantage of the overnight auto-train from Virginia to Florida meant that we could avoid driving both north and south on this epic east coast trip…something I had wanted to do for a long time. We boarded the train, just outside Washington DC, late afternoon and settled into our family cabin before meeting some friends (also taking the train!) in the lounge car for

26 Sept 2011 5   min read

New York - its ‘Wicked’!

New York - its ‘Wicked’!

Living so close, we have been able to take a few day trips into New York…all seasons! However, I wanted my children (that’s my excuse and I am sticking to it!) to experience New York at night…therefore we booked a hotel for a night and tickets to a Broadway show! We drove into New York on a sunny Saturday arriving at the Affinia Gardens hotel late morning. We received a warm and friendly

15 Jul 2011 5   min read

Historic Philadelphia

Historic Philadelphia

Philadelphia is the birthplace of the United States. It is the 6th largest city in the nation yet not over whelming. It is a city of neighbourhoods and contrasts – skyscrapers soaring above national icons. With a downtown historic district easy for exploring on foot and a hop on and off trolley bus to tour the rest of the City it is a destination just waiting to be explored. We were only in

25 Feb 2011 5   min read

Copper Mountain – where every day is a snow day!

Copper Mountain – where every day is a snow day!

Our second and last Christmas whilst here in the USA and so on Christmas Eve we flew into Denver to start a fabulous Christmas holiday week on the ski slopes of the Rockies! We picked up our car from Alamo and drove the scenic two hour drive up into the famous Rockies Mountain range before arriving in Frisco from where we had pre-booked our skis and boots – and where the nearest supermarket is

17 Feb 2011 5   min read

A Summer Road Trip to Maine

A Summer Road Trip to Maine

We had heard from many sources how stunning the New England coast was and we were not disappointed! Our first stop was for coffee at the delightful ‘Popover‘s café’ situated in the heart of Portsmouth’s (New Hampshire) historical market square. After a short walk around this lively New Hampshire coastal city we headed off again crossing over the border where the remarkable coast of Maine bec

24 Jan 2011 5   min read

Relax as hard as you like in Lesvos

Relax as hard as you like in Lesvos

We had a wonderful family holiday this year on the beautiful island of Lesvos. My husband, not content with lying on a sunbed and reading the latest bestseller like his wife, enjoys a more active holiday. Our two children (8 & 6 this year) enjoy nothing more than swimming in the pool and sea, joining in with any beachside activities, playing in the sand and making new friends. So we choose to t

12 Oct 2010 5   min read

On the trail of the Lonesome Pine….!

On the trail of the Lonesome Pine….!

What a delightful town Gettysburg, Pennsylvania is. We wish we were able to spend more time exploring the town itself before heading out to the Battlefields and Visitor Centre. We spent a fascinating couple of hours wandering around the museum and taking in the sights and sounds of the incredible Cyclorama - a 360 degree painting depicting ‘Pickett’s Charge’ – before taking the self guided auto to

12 Oct 2010 5   min read

Spring in Southern California – Part II

Spring in Southern California – Part II

After an amazing boat trip (see Part I for details) from Dana Point we headed North once again on the Pacific Coast Highway (or Highway 1) towards Newport Beach, passing through the very trendy Laguna Beach. Newport Beach oozes wealth with its many yacht clubs and marinas. We walked along the pier and had a quick bite to eat before jumping back in the car and heading North to Malibu (our home f

21 Jun 2010 5   min read

Spring in Southern California – Part I

Spring in Southern California – Part I

The approach into San Diego airport was an exciting start to our Southern Californian adventure. The flight path took us right through the skyscrapers of the city! We drove our hire car to the Old Town Inn – a small oasis located on the Pacific Highway offering excellent value and a good base for sightseeing. We had a large room with kitchenette which, although we did not cook, was very useful

17 Jun 2010 5   min read

Skiing in Killington, Vermont – The Beast of the East!

Skiing in Killington, Vermont – The Beast of the East!

It was 3 years since our last family ski holiday therefore we decided to take advantage of a road trip to Vermont! The drive from New Jersey was a treat in itself particularly once we crossed the border into Vermont. We drove through some picturesque small towns including the elegant and charming Woodstock – a quintessential New England village begging to be visited again in the Spring or Sum

27 May 2010 5   min read

Christmas & New Year in New Orleans!

Christmas & New Year in New Orleans!

It was Christmas Eve and we took a taxi to the St James Hotel – a small boutique style hotel just on the edge of both the business district and 2 blocks from Canal Street in a great location – close enough to walk into the French Quarter and far enough away to escape the hustle and bustle. We had a good size room with original beams and West Indies decor. We spent a wet (but warm) afternoon wa

27 May 2010 5   min read

5 day Cruise to Mexico

5 day Cruise to Mexico

Conveniently, Carnival Triumph was sailing from New Orleans on Boxing Day which meant we were able to combine a few days in a fantastic, vibrant and interesting city with a fun and relaxing short cruise across the Gulf to Mexico and enjoy some Winter sun! Day one: A short walk from the James Hotel, through Riverwalk took us to the Cruise Terminal in New Orleans - on the mighty Mississippi River

27 May 2010 5   min read

Thanksgiving in Cape Cod!

Thanksgiving in Cape Cod!

Our first Thanksgiving weekend in the USA and we thought we would head to where it all began….New England! Being on the East Coast we were able to self drive to Cape Cod and we stayed overnight in the historic seaport of Mystic in Connecticut. The Hilton Mystic was just 2 minutes off the interstate so perfect for a quick stopover. The spacious room had 2 double beds and good sized bathroom p

12 May 2010 5   min read

A family weekend in Washington

A family weekend in Washington

We flew into Washington Dulles Airport on Friday afternoon and caught a cab into the city. It took about 30 minutes to reach the city centre where the roads are noticeably clean, wide and spacious and in some cases tree lined. The Du Pont Hotel is in a great location – right on Du Pont Circle with a metro just across the circle (we would describe it as a roundabout!). We checked into a family

02 Oct 2009 5   min read

Disneyland Paris

Disneyland Paris

I was lucky enough to visit Disneyland Paris last year. I travelled in standard class on the direct Eurostar service from the newly opened and very flash St Pancras Station in London on one very snowy Sunday morning. The train takes only 2 hours & 34 minutes and I couldn’t quite believe how quickly the journey went – perfect for over excited young children! I arrived at Marne-la-Vallee Stat

01 May 2009 5   min read

What my customers say

Jo is brilliant. She has a lovely style, fun, engaging and professional. She really understands our needs, researches all sorts of options, patient with us and always flexible. Once the trip is booked everything runs like clockwork - not matter how many moving parts. We always set off on our trips with complete confidence. We are delighted to work with Jo and would highly recommend her services to anyone.

Owen Adams

Reading

Jo has organised a few holidays for our family over the past 15 years or so. And I've had no trouble recommending her to other people. She's very organised and super responsive, and always manages to find just what we need.

Susan Liveingstone-Learmonth

Woking

Jo has given us a truly personalised service, reflecting our needs and preferences perfectly. She has always responded to our queries in a timely and extremely helpful manner. Highly recommend Jo for her knowledge and excellent service. Thank you

Katy Lee

Salisbury

Jo just takes the stress out of organising a holiday and makes it a fun experience, as it should be. By the end you cannot wait to get going on the trip.

C Boag

Glasgow

Jo always goes above and beyond and finds us some amazing holidays . Thank you Jo!

S Adams

Berks

Jo is brilliant. Very personable, explores all sorts of options, patient as we change our minds and delivers amazing holiday packages. We always book with her given the personal service and attention to detail.

O Adams

Berks

Jo was great, super patient, knowledgeable and very flexible with her guidance and advice.

T Evans

Wilts

Jo, is amazing, she is patient while still ensuring we still get the best deals. I love the holidays Jo has designed for our personal travel requirements. Will and have recommended Jo to my family and friends.

T Lyons

Wilts

Tip top service and attention to detail. Thank you Jo!

A Carley

Wilts

Jo has been AMAZING and has created the most fabulous holiday itinerary for our family, she has managed to capture exactly what our perfect trip would look like despite having only just met us. Nothing has been too much trouble and she really went out of her way to get flights, layovers and hotels to match what we wanted! We will definitely be using Jo for many years to come. Absolutely exceptional…. Thank you

C Burton

Bucks

What an amazing job Jo does. I cannot recommend her highly enough, and will certainly be telling my friends about her. She is so professional, knowledgeable, thorough, but always so friendly and easy going.

K Harvey

Warwick

Excellent service. Jo always goes over and beyond. Would recommend TC to anyone and everyone.

A Brown

Symonds Yat

As always, Jo has given us perfect service and excellent advice with her usual efficient and cheerful personality.

David Hoy

Gerrard's Cross

We always recommend Jo to friends and family! She is brilliant - friendly, knowledgeable, efficient and effective. She’s always very patient when we say ‘That’s too much money, a you find something cheaper?’ And she makes great suggestions regarding additional things to do while on the holiday.

Kerry Christopher

Cheshire

Jo understands what we want from a holiday and always manages to find us the perfect options. We freely recommend her to anyone that will listen! She's fab!!

Tracey Peters

Weymouth

Jo was brilliant. With our family holiday blown apart by the sale of the villa we have taken every summer for some years, we were at a loss of where to go and what to do on our tight budget. Jo has found a gem, that caters for the age range of our group..85 to 23 years. We are delighted. Thank you so much Jo.

A Blackwell

Reading

Jo is absolutely amazing! She has booked so many holidays for me , family & friends. I am always recommending her. Jo is the best!

L Horner

Taunton

Since our first experience of a major holiday arranged by Jo Osmond, nearly ten years ago, we have always asked Jo to arrange such events for us and have never been disappointed. Everything is always taken care of and all we have to do is enjoy the experiences.

J Sowter

France

Jo has organised simple holidays, a week in the sun, to multi centre, long haul with every type of transport and they are always fabulous. Her organisation is extraordinary and her customer service exemplary. Wouldn’t use anyone else.

T Peters

Weymouth

Jo sorted out our holiday, with various changes added or taken away. An absolute pleasure to book our holiday with, thank you.

K Lawrence

Cheshire

Jo has been very efficient and helpful at sorting out my first bit of solo travel. She found everything I was after and would recommend.

Beth Adams

READING

Jo was amazing - the second time we’ve asked her to help us with an overseas schedule and she never disappoints! She was extremely patient and flexible with us while we procrastinated and changed the schedule …. She never disappoints! Thank you Jo.

L Badman

Oxford

Jo has always been incredibly helpful & knowledgeable about how to find the perfect holiday to suit the budget. She goes above and beyond thank you.

J Putley

London

Splendid attention to detail, and empathy

Philip Osmond

HARROW

Jo is brilliant. She’s kind, friendly and really helpful. We don’t like booking trips without her! A lovely, lovely person who is easy to chat to and understands situations and really tries to help.

K Lillywhite

Cheltenham

Jo always finds amazing holidays, ones that I could never find for myself.

L Bostock-Cross

Woking

As always, helpful, efficient and organised and goes the extra mile. Thanks again Jo. Amazing service

J Carter

Brighton

Jo, is fantastic and used her own experience to ensure we got the best options for our holiday. So looking forward to Sep when we get to enjoy our holiday for real.

T Lyons

Trowbridge

Jo Osmond is an amazing; brilliant, patient professional and goes above and beyond to tailor make our holidays. jo’s attention to detail; quality and delivering an excellent service even when faced with changing requests is remarkable

Helen Hopkins

Winchester

Always prompt and helpful with everything.

A Blamire

London

Jo has always been very supportive of our ideas and needs and has certainly set up some fantastic breaks, Which is why we are currently looking at two more holidays being booked through her and have also recommended her to a number of friends.

G Turner

Caldicot

Jo is very helpful indeed and acts very quickly on any requests. Would definitely use her and TC again and recommend to friends.

J Alsop

Chester

Jo always finds the right holiday for us. We had a wonderful family holiday this time in Italy. She helped us navigate our way through all the travel restrictions, keeping us up to date with the latest regulations, which seem to change weekly. We will always use her & Travel Counsellors to ensure we have the peace of mind that everything is organised properly. Fabulous service every time!

S Krause

BRISTOL

Very friendly and professional, Jo always manages to source great holidays to meet our requirements and budget.

S LivingstoneLearmonth

Woking

I wouldn’t book a holiday anywhere without Jo. We have already recommended Jo to anyone and everyone. Jo is outstanding with the attention to detail and knowledge of every country - I don’t know how she does it. Thanks again - I already know we’re going to have a lovely holiday.

T Morrison

Brighton

Excellent service and planning. I would always recommend Jo to anyone planning a trip.

A Brown

Symonds Yat

Excellent service from beginning to end.

J Butt

Chester

Jo Osmond was really helpful when I was having great difficulty completing the ghastly forms. Frankly I would have never got to Majorca if it hadn’t been for her efforts on my behalf.

J Collins

Taunton

All additional questions and enquiries answered fully and promptly even over the weekend. Jo was a pleasure to deal with and lifted a huge strain of organising a short trip despite COVID restrictions off our shoulders.

A Mallalieu

Minehead

I honestly don’t know what we would do without Jo, our TC. Whether it’s airport parking for a quick business trip or a family ski holiday, somehow she just knows what we like & matches up the perfect solution to our needs. Everything is taken care of so we just need to turn up on the day & enjoy our trip! Thank you Jo.

S Krause

Bristol

Very impressed with of only her professionalism but also her friendship and eagerness to please. I have great confidence in her services.

T Haines

Salisbury

Very efficient and patient and was always flexible.

J Douglas

Wiltshire

I regularly tell my friends to book through Jo. It’s always seamless and we have never had anything that she can’t sort out. From my global travelling for 3 months to our honeymoon to now our family holidays. We trust Jo implicitly with our holiday experiences

S Morrison

London

Bespoke service. I wouldn’t go anywhere else to book my holidays and indeed haven’t for 12 years!

J McErlain

Farnborough

Just great service quick and answered all our questions and understood what I needed.

J Douglas

Tidworth

A very friendly, professional and experienced counsellor in whom I have great confidence. I have no hesitation in recommending her services.

E Haines

Salisbury

Always extremely helpful. many thanks Jo!

S Jones

Bristol

Jo has been helping us for years find the perfect holidays. Recently our requirements changed as we now have a baby but this didn’t phase Jo in finding us the luxury we like but in a family-friendly environment. I don’t know what we would do without Jo!

S Krause

Bristol

I have been very impressed with the speed of response and useful Information regarding the destination.

S Bruce

Rickmondsworth

Jo is always 100% reliable and we are very happy to have her helping us arrange our holidays.

N Maxey

Wittering

Very patient!

T Brotherton

Oxford

I could rate Jo ONE HUNDRED AND TEN and it still wouldn't be enough praise. Jo listens to all my problems regarding travel and all the times I change my mind etc. She is excellent!

A Narayan

Bournemouth

Jo is absolutely wonderful. Simply that.....

C Boag

Bute

Amazingly helpful - helped plan our honeymoon making it totally stress free. Thanks Jo!

M Collison

Brighton

I have recommended Jo to friends and family who have used her services successfully over the past several years. I will continue to recommend Jo.

K Vaughan

Washington DC

Jo is fabulous at organising our holidays from the very first contact to wanting to hear all about it when we come home. I can’t imagine organising a holiday without her!

T Peters

Dorset

Nothing is too much trouble and I am a very fussy and demanding customer.

C Stoddart

Longfield

Jo is superb. Always sorts out our requirements efficiently and quickly.

J Butt

Chester

I can't praise your company enough but we all know that a company is only as good as its personnel and in you, travel counsellors have a winner. Thank you for everything you did for me and my children.

Y Kierans

Somerset

Jo was 10++. I would not have got to visit my daughter if Jo was not there to help. Thank you.

J Mott

Taunton

First class service from Jo even though she now lives abroad.

E Haines

Salisbury

Fantastic service. Wouldn't use anyone else!

D Hulley

Guildford

Helplful, professional and very friendly. Provided lots of choices for me and I feel confident that my trip is in good hands.

W Lahmich

Winchester

Excellent, efficient, friendly service from Jo Osmond every time, wouldn't go anywhere else to book my holiday.

J McErlain

Farnborough

As a very fussy traveller and needing extra attention due to travelling with disabled son, Jo always arranges everything perfectly however many times I change my mind.

C Stoddart

Longfield

Very helpful and accomodating as always! Even while on holiday herself...

A James

Bristol

Jo Osmond is the most charming, helpful and efficient person we have ever met.

A Narayan

Bournemouth

Superbly efficient and knowledgable. Made my business trip and family "add-on" holiday an easy, stress-free experience. Highly recommended.

S Giles

Sheffield

Jo's help and advice were great! Can't recommend her highly enough.

P Narraway

Guildford

Took all the angst out of what was a logistically difficult process. Very impressed with every aspect of Jo's help.

Y Kierans

Taunton

Jo is excellent, she has booked many holidays and flights for me and my family.

L Horner

Taunton

Always get a great service from Jo - she understands exactly what we are after and is always quick to respond to any enquiry. Have been so pleased over the years that the whole family uses her to arrange their trips.

K Clare

Washington DC

Jo is someone I can trust to do the best for me. I can't ask anything better.

D Macangus

Inverness

We already recommend Jo, she is absolutely fabulous to deal with. Your holiday starts the minute you email her.

S Turner

Caldicott

I always recommend Jo for my Travel needs. She has got to know me over the years and I would be lost without her help. I have no idea how she gets such good deals.

F Sparrow

Nottingham

Jo is marvellous. Calm and if in difficulty would sort it out. Always goes the extra mile and thinks of every contingency. Couldn't manage without her.

V Whigham

London

Jo has been great at finding us a holiday to suit our needs within our budget on very short notice. I would not hesitate to recommend her services!

L Marginson

West Vancouver, Canada

Jo's patience with my ever ending list of questions, changing my mind and expectations is commendable. I highly recommend her for all travel needs however straight forward or complicated. Thanks Jo

C Stoddart

Longfield

Friendly, helpful advice, I was able to book with confidence.

J Wright

Hastings

Fantastic advise and service from Jo as usual ! A great holiday found and booked from our criteria all finalised on a Saturday too which was a relief and above our expectations , thanks Jo.

J Ham

Long Ashton

Jo was really helpful, she took the time to really get to know what we wanted and worked very hard to get the best for us.

R Fallowes

London

Efficient, friendly, very professional and delivered exactly what I wanted.

A Stoneham

Salisbury

Unquestionably the very best.

D Macangus

Inverness

Jo always provides a fabulous service, very swift and she has learned my preferences over the years so it feels very personal. Thank you.

F Sparrow

Nottingham

Never has there been such a patient travel organisre than Jo - she puts up with our multiple changes with good cheer. I would never like to use another agent as I trust Jo totally.

D Narayan

Bournemouth

Jo arranged our holiday with only a few weeks notice and we had an amazing time. We were included in all decisions regarding hotel, flights and excursions. I have already passed on her details to our son and his girlfriend and will recommend her to friends and we will definitely be asking for her advise and expertise again. Thanks Jo.

K Lawrence

Crewe

Exceptionally helpful, efficient and has always organised great holidays for us and we would recommend highly.

G Turner

Caldicot

Quick, efficient and friendly as always.

S Hirst

Guildford

We have asked Jo to help us book our trips for the past few years and she has been nothing short of miraculous and totally efficient and we go on holiday in complete faith with her and her unique service. We have recommended Jo to our friends and family who have all equally experienced her invaluable advice and efficiency. An outstanding service.

A Allen

London

Jo is my PA for all matters related to travel. She takes problems off my plate and provides me with solutions reliably and efficiently.

R Day

Plymouth

Fast, efficient and great value. Thank you Jo, we always recommend you.

N Murdoch

Farnham

Achieved exactly what we aimed for. Thanks.

A Lewis

Caldicot

Excellent, supportive and timely guidance and action on our Canada holiday. Prompt, efficient and flexible - nothing too much trouble and genuine enthusiasm to help at each stage of our planning. Excellent knowledge of the options available to us and of comparative costs.

P Latham

Surrey

Very impressed by the prompt response following ever query. Hard to believe anyone could respond any sooner. Full of advice and suggestions, very easy to chat with.

S Kydd

Bristol

Jo was so helpful and quick to respond with ideas and suggestions. It took away all of the stress of planning and booking it ourselves and we are so excited to go on our adventure to Croatia!

J Rugen

Cheshire

Jo has been great in helping us put together the holiday of a lifetime! She has extended knowledge of a multitude of destinations - just ask! She was also very patient in waiting for decisions on the itinerary but always very swift at carrying out the bookings. We are grateful and recommend Jo highly!

E Wilkinson

Marlborough

We always recommend Jo, due to the excellent service she had provided us for many years now! Nothing is ever too much trouble!

K Christopher

Crewe

Jo is always a pleasure to do business with and has very accurately sensed our preferences. She thinks of the little things we would miss that make our holidays go so smoothly.

J Sowter

France

I would trust nobody else but Jo with my holiday bookings as she's helpful, knowlegable and above all very patient! If Jo doesn't know the answer she will check with one of her colleagues. If I were stuck abroad I know I could call her & have every confidence that she would sort the matter & get me home. What more could you ask for ?

A Narayan

Bournemouth

Jo was very accommodating of a changing schedule, and found the perfect flights.

S Mahtani

Oxford

Wonderfully efficient as always.

E Wheal

Northwood

Extremely helpful and fantastic service from Jo as usual!

J Ham

Bristol

Very friendly and efficient with good knowledge of holiday destination. Jo was very helpful in moving my search forward when I was struggling with making choices. I will definitely use her services again.

E Brimley

Woking

We have already recommended Jo to loads of people! Wouldn't be without her easy going nature and her vast wealth of knowledge. Thanks again Jo

T Morrison

Brighton

Jo always manages to find us the best holiday to suit our needs and most importantly, our budget. Thank you Jo.

S Krause

Bristol

Jo has been a great help in pulling our trip together which we will take in Jan 2016. She was highly recommended by a couple of friends whose trip she arranged for them this year. Thank you.

T Worthen

Chippenham

Frankly I was not sure what I wanted and Jo resolved my indecision and enabled "my" plans. Fabulous experience.

S Butt

New York State

Jo has been extremely helpful and we would definitely use Travel Counsellors again. Made things so much easier! Thank you.

N Jackson

Salisbury

First class personal service. Have used Jo twice before and have no problems whatsoever. A very efficient, personable lady who is a joy to deal with.

E Smith

Bath

Very helpful and patient even with fussy customers like us!

A James

Bristol

Helpful, knowledgeable, friendly and patient!

K Lillywhite

Cheltenham

Amazing! Took away the pain away from researching it and her knowledge of countries and resorts was great - she also had a network to draw on with her colleagues to get their opinions which was valuable. Jo was also incredibly quick to respond with options (within 24 hours at most, sometimes on the same day). Also very patient when plans changed etc. Excellent service - will definitely go back to Jo again.

S Rush

Littlehampton

An excellent, personal and efficient tailor-made service - highly recommended.

J Barwick

Surrey

Excellent service yet again from Jo, always quick to respond to queries and to make additional suggestions to ensure we get the best out of our holiday! Thank you!

K Christopher

Nantwich

Jo has always taken an idea to go somewhere and turned it into a richer memorable experience by choosing great hotels and adding things to do that we had not thought of.

R Day

Plymouth

First class personal service. Have used Jo twice before and have no problems whatsoever. A very efficient, personable lady who is a joy to deal with.

E Smith

Bath

Excellent, very helpful and extremely pleasant. Glad my friend recommended her to me.

J Alsop

Chester

The service provided was second to none! We didn't give Jo much notice but she put together the perfect package for us in no time at all. Communication/responses were quick, clear and on point. The support and confirmation e-mails have left us very confident in the travels ahead of us. We're really looking forward to our honeymoon and can't thank Jo enough.

E Rudelhoff

Hampton

I would like to tell you how efficient, professional and friendly your agent Jo Osmond is. She has organised many trips for us but this latest has been most demanding. She takes over all the planning and the fine details. Jo is a gem and I recommend her to all my friends.

J Butt

Chester

Fantastic, efficient, knowledgeable - what else do you need?

A Allen

Northwood

Jo came up with five different quotes for holidays in the Canaries at short notice. She managed to find a flight on the only day we could fly from an airport close to us. She checked out everything I asked such as: the possibility of snorkelling beaches, spa services, checked out possible building work near the apartment and researched testimonials from other clients who'd visited the complex. In short, she left no stone unturned and did far more than I expected. I literally wouldn't have known where to start and wouldn't be going on holiday without her help. Also, she was available to help at unsociable hours and all with a cheerful, friendly manner. I have already sung her praises to my friends and would recommend her to others without hesitation.

J Hubbard

Brentwood

Jo is full of good ideas and we feel that we are getting genuine support rather than just being sold to. She is very hard working and we really appreciate her assistance.

A Gattward

Aylebury

I have recommended Jo to a number of friends and family. Her service is superb.

M Allen

London

Jo is amazing. We have used her many times and not always for straight forward requests but she always comes up trumps. She also keeps accurate records of passport and ESTA renewal dates. Excellent in every way.

J Butt

Chester

If the answer were 100% then that's what I would mark this company. Nothing is too much trouble & believe me I am the very worst customer at changing her mind. Jo (and Serena) are totally unflappable and I always book through Travel Counsellors - even if I have to pay that little bit more. Total peace of mind that should any hiccoughs occur when I am in transit or at my destination then these girls will sort it for me.

A Narayan

Bournemouth

Jo is brilliant and I've already recommended her to many of my friends and family.

A Sutton

Tisbury

Charming, efficient, very reliable, everything you could want in a Travel Counsellor

D Hulley

Guildford

Very impressed with the friendly, knowledgable service received from Jo. Takes the pressure off holiday planning.

T Haines

Salisbury

Jo is really excellent. 5 star.

B Thompson

Somerset

I would score an 11 if there was a box. I really appreciate how professional Jo is and was amazed at how swiftly she sorted me out! I am not a natural holiday person and had dithered for months about where to go. Within four days Jo had nailed my likes and dislikes and narrowed it down to the solution. I am now planning the capsule wardrobe for the trip and enjoying looking forward to it. It is rare I find such pleasing efficiency so yes I would and have already recommended Jo to whoever I have spoken to since.

C Jenner

Hereford

I always get a first class service from Jo. It is quick and efficient and she is always able to find a holiday that fits my requirements perfectly. I already recommend her to others.

F Dorrian

Nottingham

I have already recommended Jo to one or two people and it has only been a week since we booked everything. It's also very likely I'll recommend her to several people in the future, she was very helpful and found outrageously cheap flights that weren't on popular sites like SkyScanner! Very polite and fun to talk to as well, which made the whole experience a lot better.

B Doherty

Bristol

Jo Osmond is always my first point of contact when planning a holiday or weekend break. Her efficiency, understanding of the brief and cheery personality makes this a most pleasurable experience.

K Farrell

Guildford

Jo has been great helping organise our trip to Namibia - not an easy one I don't think but she has come up trumps with everything that we wanted - very grateful. Thanks Jo.

C Carter

London

I've been so impressed with Jo. She's made my gap year travelling the world so much less stressful and complicated - no question or query is ever too much. She deals with things so professionally and its obvious how much she cares. A joy to speak to on the phone, it's been a pleasure working along side her to plan everything. And on top of that, what's also great is that she regularly keeps in touch to ensure everything is going well! I couldn't recommend her any more highly!

Jonathan Flynn

Bristol

Jo is the most brilliant tour operator I have ever worked with! Her upbeat voice and 'can do' attitude puts her at the top of her game…not least because she delivers what she promises. Service 'with a smile'.

A Narayan

Ferndown

Jo is brilliant. She is incredibly efficient getting back to me on choices, times, dates and prices for holidays. I have used her services for some years and wouldn't go anywhere else. Thank you Jo Osmond for putting together some excellent holidays for me and my family.

J McErlain

Surrey

Jo is stupendous! Always thinking ahead and covering every angle. She is so 'can do' even when we change our minds for the umpteenth time. I have already recommended her to friends.

N Pachaian

Guildford

I highly rate Jo. She is efficient, professional, trustworthy and very helpful. A credit to the company.

E Haines

Salisbury

Have previously recommended Jo and would happily do so again. Her service is exemplary.

T Peters

Poole

Fantastic personal service.

E Crabb

Minehead

Very patient, very responsive without being at all pushy. First time we've used a Travel Counsellor and it has been a very positive experience.

C Boag

Salisbury

I already have recommended her services to people, in terms of service and satisfaction I've never been disappointed. Also, booking this way removes so much of the hassle normally associated with arranging a holiday or trip.

H Russell

Woking

Extremely helpful and nothing is too much trouble. Jo has a lovely personality but gets on with the job explaining in detail all facts of the holiday without being pushy.

Eric Smith

Bath

I have used Jo Osmond's services in the past and I have found she efficiently takes all the hard work out of making travel arrangements very quickly and efficiently. I can rely on her completely and the paperwork arrives with an explanatory letter. It is a very stress-free! I certainly would recommend her to my friends.

J Maroon

London

Jo Osmond was fantastic, and met every request cheerfully and promptly. I'll definitely be using her skills again, and will recommend her to my friends and colleagues.

E Wheal

Pinner

Incredibly impressed with speed and quality of service provided. Very friendly, but no hard sell. Provided extremely useful advice and suggestions, and would definitely use again.

K Vaughan

Taunton

Great service and Jo even checked up on us on our Delhi trip to alert us to the impending typhoon.

P Mawditt

High Wycombe

In these days of easy internet access, many people feel they can get the best deal by spending hours searching for themselves. However in my experience, Jo has all the knowledge and contacts to find the best deal to suit my requirements, in a fraction of the time. She always provides enough options, whether it's sourcing a holiday for me and my husband or for me with a group of girlfriends. I've recommended her to several people.

D Howard

Wokingham

It was a pleasure dealing with Jo when booking my holiday to the Maldives. She is extremely efficient and clearly takes great pride in every detail involved in a holiday. I would definitely contact Jo for future holiday bookings and recommend her to my friends.

K Farrell

Surrey

We have booked three trips, plus further tickets for specific journeys in the last four months with Jo Osmond and she has been fantastic each time. Always coming back promptly, always offering a range of options and following up on the spot. We're now convinced we couldn't get anywhere without checking with Jo first. Thank you!

R Bell

London

Many thanks for your knowledgeble information and industious efforts to provide us with the information to plan our holiday , we are safe in the knowledge that we can rely on your support and assistance in the future .

Colin MacDermott

Long Ashton

Jo is brilliant. Nothing is too much trouble, and she always gets to the heart of what you are looking for. Can't recommend her highly enough!

Sue Livingstone-Learmonth

Woking

There can often be a prejudice amongst blind people and those who work with them that states that you need somebody who is specially trained to perform any task. Jo Osmond from Travel Counsellors shatters this prejudice. She had booked a family holiday to the United States and had made it the best all-round experience. So I knew that she was good, but didn't realise she was that good. Booking my trip to South America was certainly a challenge, not least because it was very difficult to find a supplier that would take a blind person on the Inca Trail due to health and safety concerns, despite the fact that it had been done before. But Jo refused to give up and found a willing supplier, which meant that my dream was turned into a reality. Jo also managed, with the help of her supplier, to find me a guide in each place that I visited, which was invaluable as it allowed me to travel safely, as well as being able to have the same experience as anyone else. She also facilitated the arrangements of the assistance that I would need for my flights, which took away any unnecessary hassle. The accommodation was great in each destination. I cannot think of a better located hotel than the Mansion Dandi Royal in Buenos Aires, situated in the ancient suburb of San Telmo. It also had a tango school attached to it, meaning that I could the thing for which Argentina is most famous. With Jo comes three qualities; honesty, determination and speed. She has transformed the process of booking a holiday. I have used her for trips since going to South America and would have no hesitation in doing this in the future, as well as recommending her to any friends or family.

Callum Russell

Birmingham

For several years now Jo has provided us with an excellent service arranging many different tours and travel arrangements around the world. Her knowledge and experience is first class and she provides totally reliable and trustworthy advice. At last, a true travel professional who can give accurate, unbiased, advice, and get you value for money no matter what your travel needs are.

David Hoy

London

Jo has been absolutely excellent in helping us go on holiday. A really personal service that goes beyond that which one expects! We have said what we would like to do whether it is a tailor made holiday or flights and she has always delivered of the highest quality, speedily and invariably cheaper than we have been able to secure or very good value for money because she has an innate understanding of what her customers want.

Nicky Murdoch

Farnham Surrey

Professional, friendly and extremely helpful. They don't come much better!

Ted Haines

Salisbury

Jo sorts everything out, from simple flights & hotel bookings, to more detailed requests! On a USA trip of the East coast she organised flights, hotels, train tickets and excursions we wanted. It took away all the hassle & stress so you can relax and enjoy your break away.

Izzy Macpherson

Bristol

I first used Jo's services booking flights to Samos in May 2009. Pretty straightforward and made the process easy. More recently she has helped with the planning of a 9 week trip to America. Jo was an enormous help providing many many quotes, suggestions and ideas. I really valued her opinion and expertise. I would highly recommend using her services for any travel planning.

Alex Morten

Bicester

Jo Osmond has previously booked our Eurostar for skiing. This year we gave her the challenge of booking our summer holiday for a family of five, with a narrow window, and offering two centres, one to explore and one to relax. She found us a wonderful trip to Morocco, split between Marrakesh and Essouira. AND we had all sorts of extras too - including upgrades at hotels, passes to the lounge at Gatwick etc. Jo is always prompt in answering all our queries, and thorough in her preparation. She also give you an honest opinion on your proposed trip. She is a star!

Ann Huntingford

St Albans

Jo is always service with a 'virtual' smile! Nothing is too much trouble - when trying to book flights to Cologne on a weekend when everyone in the world was also going to Cologne she happily and efficiently searched out flights and accommodation several times until we were satisfied with the results. Have used Jo (Travel Counsellors) many times and always been delighted with the service and 'smile' received!!

Bob Ward

Crawley

Jo always gives a friendly and efficient service.

Sue Midgley

Rustington

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