Joanne Garrett

I'm based in

Redcar

Available for new enquiries

It's Nice To Meet You

Hello, I am Joanne, your personal Travel Counsellor based in Redcar, North Yorkshire. Travel has always been my passion, and I love nothing more than designing holidays that feel completely “you” – from the first idea right through to the moment you return home.

I offer a truly personal, one‑to‑one travel service with meticulous attention to detail. Whether you are dreaming of a luxury beach escape, a tailor‑made tour, a special celebration with family and friends or a once‑in‑a‑lifetime adventure, I will take the time to really get to know you, your travel style, likes and dislikes. That way, I can create a bespoke itinerary that offers exceptional value and feels perfectly tailored to your needs.

From researching destinations and hand‑picking accommodation, to arranging private transfers, excursions and those all‑important little touches, I take the stress and uncertainty out of planning. You can relax, focus on the excitement of your trip and start thinking about what to pack, while I look after the hard work in the background.

I do not work standard 9–5 hours. Instead, I offer flexible appointments in the evenings and at weekends so we can chat at a time that genuinely suits you, whether that is over the phone, video call or message.

As part of Travel Counsellors, a world‑leading travel company, my customers benefit from 100% financial protection through a unique trust fund, our highly rated 5* Trustpilot reviews that reflect the exceptional service we provide, and 24/7 duty office support should anything unexpected occur while you are away. You will also have access to our handy app, which keeps all your travel documents and personalised booking information in one place, in real time.

My goal is simple: to give you a smoother, more enjoyable and more rewarding travel experience than you could create on your own. I will be here to support you at every stage of your journey, so you can travel with complete confidence and make unforgettable memories.

If you would like to start planning your next trip, I would be delighted to help.

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Why Cruise with Virgin Voyages

Why Cruise with Virgin Voyages

People often have a misconception around cruising, stuffy and old fashioned. Virgin Voyages have re-invented the wheel with their cruising concept. Here is why you should definitely take a cruise with them.

26 Oct 2025 5   min read

My Wish List

My Wish List

My wish-list Many people call this their bucket list, I personally prefer wish-list, everyone has one and the experiences on them will vary greatly from sleeping out under the stars to being waited on hand and foot by your own personal butler. Here are the top 5 travel adventures on my wish-list. Iceland The land of fire and ice is high on my list of must-do travel moments. I think I may have

21 Sept 2021 5   min read

Ethical Tourism, an Elephant Sanctuary in Cambodia

Ethical Tourism, an Elephant Sanctuary in Cambodia

Finally we are starting to see Tour Operators and sightseeing companies, put aside the pound signs in their eyes and drop cruel and unethical "touristy" animal experiences. I was lucky enough to be able to arrange a honeymoon to Cambodia involving a visit to one of the "ethical" elephant sanctuaries. The Mondulkuri Elephant Valley Project is a registered Cambodian NGO. Their key motivation over

05 Dec 2019 5   min read

My adventure at Kennedy Space Centre!!

My adventure at Kennedy Space Centre!!

Have your kids ever dreamed of becoming astronauts? Are you curious to see space shuttles and rockets up close? If so, then Kennedy Space Centre is an absolute must on any visit to Florida. The main Kennedy Space Centre Visitor Centre is a massive, sprawling area, almost resembling a theme park in places. Your mission starts here... the Space Centre is organised into Mission Zones where attractio

07 Aug 2019 5   min read

River adventure

River adventure

Details kindly provided by a lovely customer who writes as Wayfarer's Travels…. Banjul provides a convenient starting point from which to explore deeper into Africa. Roads (if you can call them that) are far and few between so it`s essential to hire a boat and crew for a couple of weeks. The river is very wide for the first few miles and due to the currents, it`s quite unusual in that one side i

01 Aug 2019 5   min read

What my customers say

Joanne is very very good at her job. Great knowledge and very polite and professional. We've booked a dozen or more holidays with her in the last 6 years from city breaks to beach holidays to cruises. Nothing is too much trouble for her, she's excellent.

David Markham

Redcar

Joanne goes above and beyond on planning any holiday for you, whether it be long haul, city breaks or package holidays.

Susan Aston

Marske by the Sea

I have received full support whilst booking my trip. Even to the point Joanne my Travel Counsellor thinking of things before me which was great as it made me feel very confident in Joanne's ability to deal with all my travel needs.

Heather Mitchell

Marske by the Sea

We have booked all our holidays through Joanne. She gives me peace of mind, very efficient and we have never had any issues. Would definitely recommend her.

Jill Moore

Redcar

Despite many questions and changes Joanne accepted the challenges and took them in her stride.

Karen Jessop

Redcar

" Joanne was very helpful. She gave lots of good advice and it was very convenient that Joanne came to my house to discuss my holiday requirements . I'm also confident that all future documentation will be in order. Thank you for a great service. "

Jane Stevenson

Redcar

Joanne is very passionate about her job and that shines through when she is planning our holiday. So knowledgeable, professional and friendly. The whole process is hassle free and Joanne goes above and beyond. I have recommend her to all my friends and my family already uses her to book there holidays.

Michael Fixter

Obourg, Belgium

I'm really pleased to have booked this holiday with Joanne, she was extremely helpful going through the various hotel options I had with pricing. I will certainly be using Joanne in the future, and would highly recommend her to friends.

Terence Aston

Marske by the Sea

Joanne goes above and beyond to arrange travel for myself and my family. Love her personal touches.

Michelle Lunn

Redcar

Joanne is always friendly and efficient, and goes out of her way to get us a good deal. I would (and have) highly recommend her.

Richard Spitler

New Marske

Had the best holiday all down toJjoanne who did everything from start to finish. We had a few problems with the transfer not turning up, but Joanne sorted it out for us in no time. She also sorted my emergency passport appointment when we realised mine had run out. I recommend her to everyone.

Tracey Stubbs

Redcar

It was the perfect holiday in every way, thank you so much for your help in getting it just right. All the stages went to plan, it was a wonderful experience from start to finish. Thank you.

Helen Highfield

Redcar

Very efficient lady who delivers a first class service. The personal touch makes everything much less stressful for us.

Karen Jessop

Redcar

A friend recommended Joanne to us so we thought we would contact her and see if she could help organise something for my wife’s upcoming birthday, the service she provided was fantastic. She gave us lots of options and excellent information on each of the hotels, we couldn’t have asked for a better service and we have already told lots of our friends about the service she provided to us.

Stephen Whincup

Redcar

Joanne is the most helpful person when booking flights, I couldn't have asked for any better service.

Linda Gomer

Redcar

Joanne went above and beyond arranging my flights and seats to ensure I would have a comfortable journey. Would recommend her to family and friends.

Isobel Hale

Wymondham, Melton Mowbray

Joanne is so helpful and patient, and she really does get the best prices. I always recommend her to my friends.

Richard Spi

New Marske

I have used Joanne before to book holidays, she is very helpful and thorough. She explains everything in detail. I trust her opinion and listen to her advice. I will always book with her.

Jill Moore

Redcar

Joanne is great at booking even complicated trips. Highly recommended and first class service.

Krystina Pearson

Marske-by-the-Sea

Joanne always goes above and beyond to make sure we get exactly what we are looking for. Thank you so much again.

Michael Fixter

Obourg, Belgium

Joanne has been fantastic throughout the whole planning journey. She has always been on hand for any questions and very quick with answers.

Hayley Witham

Redcar

Joanne always does top notch job, the next one is going to be a challenge which I know she will give it her all and deliver.

Karen Pearson

Redcar

Joanne has always been very helpful when dealing with our requests when planning holidays and often adds that personal touch.

Alan Witham

Redcar

Joanne has been helping us book holidays for years now. No matter how awkward of fussy we can be she just takes it her stride. Very helpful indeed and will continue to book holidays with her.

David Markham

Redcar

Jo is a very friendly and helpful consultant nothing is too much trouble for her, no matter how many times you ask questions she will always treat them as the first. Trust is earned and we trust Jo implicitly.

David Palmer

Redcar

Discover the world with me

Discover Finland

Discover Finland

Experience the greatest natural show on earth, nestled in the wilderness of the Finnish backcountry, in a unique, first-class setting.

07 Oct 2021

The Wishlist Video

The Wishlist Video

We all have a different wish list from sleeping under the stars to being waited on hand and foot. What's on your wish list?

15 Sept 2021

World of Good

World of Good

Let me look after your holiday needs this year, getting away with family and friends will do you the world of good.

06 Jan 2021

Introducing Hybrid Cruising - The First of it's Kind

Introducing Hybrid Cruising - The First of it's Kind

As seen on Mighty Ships this week introducing the MS Roald Amundsen. A new greener way to cruise and able take passengers places other cruise ships cannot.

06 Jan 2021

Twenty-one for 21

Twenty-one for 21

With 2021 just around the corner, here are the 21 destinations that you should be considering for your travels next year.

26 Nov 2020

Atlantis the Palm at Christmas

Atlantis the Palm at Christmas

Starting the festive season in style with this little video from Atlantis the Palm.

26 Nov 2020

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Tailor-made for you

Your holiday isn’t just a trip away. It’s a longed-for escape, time to reconnect with loved ones, or a dream adventure you never thought possible. That’s why I take the time to truly get to know you and understand your hopes and expectations, then use my experience, connections and passion for the destination to create a trip that makes those dreams a reality.

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Personalised service. Always

When you plan a holiday with me, you’ll be given my personal mobile number from the very first call. I’ll listen to your thoughts and ideas like I would a friend and arrange accommodation, activities, and flights that are all personalised to you. And I’ll share my personal tips and recommendations, so you can experience the true beauty of each destination.

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Stress-free travel, and more time
for what matters most

I believe your time away should be stress-free, easy, and seamless from start to finish. So, I take care of all the details for you - from ATOL protection, insurance, and flexible payments to access to the myTC app, which keeps everything in one place.

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Support when it matters most

If the unexpected happens, you can rest easy, knowing that I’ll handle any last-minute changes, flight cancellations, or disruptions before you even pick up the phone. So you always feel happy, carefree, and ready to make the most of every moment.

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