Joanne Harrison

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United Arab Emirates
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Burnley

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Stress-free travel with a trusted expert by your side

Hi, I’m Joanne Harrison – your dedicated Travel Counsellor, here to take the stress out of planning your perfect getaway.

With over a 30 years of experience and a genuine love for travel, I offer more than just bookings—I offer peace of mind. Being a Travel Counsellor isn’t just a job to me; it’s a passion. I take pride in delivering exceptional customer service and building lasting relationships with my clients. Whether you're planning a relaxing beach holiday, a cruise, a UK break, or a once-in-a-lifetime adventure, I’m here to make it seamless and memorable.

I’ve personally enjoyed several cruise holidays myself, so I understand the excitement and the little details that make cruising special. Whether you're a first-time cruiser or a seasoned traveller, I can help you find the perfect itinerary and ship to suit your style.

I work flexibly to suit your schedule, and I’m with you every step of the way—before, during, and after your trip. My goal is to find the travel options that are truly right for you, not just what’s popular or easy to find online.

Why book with me instead of searching the internet?
Because I do that every day! I know where to find the best deals and how to tailor them to your needs. Your time is precious—let me do the searching, comparing, and organising so you can focus on the excitement of your upcoming trip.

From package holidays and cruises to honeymoons, ski trips, weddings abroad, and group bookings, I’ve got you covered. If you’re dreaming of something special or simply need expert advice, I’d be delighted to help.

Let’s make your next holiday the best one yet, please get in touch today.

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Ship Visit on P&O Arcadia in Liverpool

Couples

LGBTQ+ Friendly

Solo Travellers

Adults-only

Ship Visit on P&O Arcadia in Liverpool

Stepping onboard P&O Cruises’ Arcadia in Liverpool recently felt like being welcomed into a very elegant, grown up retreat at sea.

16 Jun 2026 2   min read

Ship Visit on Fred Olsen Bolette

Couples

Solo Travellers

Ocean Cruise

Ship Visit on Fred Olsen Bolette

Stepping Aboard Fred. Olsen’s Bolette in Liverpool On Wednesday 27 May 2026, I had the pleasure of stepping on board Fred. Olsen’s beautiful Bolette while she was docked right here in Liverpool. As someone who loves to really feel what my clients will experience, being able to explore the ship in person was invaluable.

28 May 2026 3   min read

Stepping aboard Allure of the Seas: Our Mediterranean Family Adventure

Italy

Spain

Families

Stepping aboard Allure of the Seas: Our Mediterranean Family Adventure

In August 2025, my family and I boarded Royal Caribbean’s Allure of the Seas in Barcelona for a 7 night cruise that gave us sunshine, sea days, incredible shows and a very special milestone: our 20th wedding anniversary. It was one of those trips that manages to feel both exciting and deeply relaxing at the same time, and one we’ll be talking about for years.

16 May 2026 6   min read

Atlantis the Royal

Atlantis the Royal

Wow, what a fantastic hotel. The new iconic landmark of Dubai, Atlantis The Royal welcomes you to an experience that will completely redefine your perspective of luxury. The stunning, opulent and uber-glamorous Atlantis the Royal took 10 years to build and oh my goodness it was worth the wait! We stayed in an upgraded room Club Royal King room, which means we got club benefits, including lounge a

17 Dec 2023 2   min read

Celebrity Silhouette Norwegian Fjords Cruise

Celebrity Silhouette Norwegian Fjords Cruise

This August we sailed as a family on Celebrity Silhouette from Southampton to the beautiful Norwegian Fjords. We sailed on this ship in 2022 and we were all looking forward to getting back on board. She is a lovely size of ship at 122000 tonnes, and there was plenty of space on board even though she was full. The service on board was second to none, and everyone was very attentive. We ate in th

12 Dec 2023 3   min read

Oceania Vista

Oceania Vista

Oceania Vista I was lucky enough to be invited on Vista, a new ship for Oceania Cruises in May 2023. Oceania Cruises are a luxury cruise line with seven ships. Smaller in size to some of the other companies ships but they are beautiful. I would say ideal for people 40+ who like the finer things in life, enjoy fabulous service, and exploring different destinations. We embarked in Genoa and visite

19 Jul 2023 2   min read

Fabulous Niyama

Fabulous Niyama

I visited Niyama Private Islands Maldives in June 2019 and had a fabulous time. Niyama is a much bigger resort. Spread over two islands interconnected by a wooden bridge. One Island is called Play which is aimed at surfers and families and the other island is called Chill, aimed at couples and larger families and offers a wealth of activities for all the family. Niyama is a much more active res

09 Dec 2019 3   min read

Anantara Dhigu

Anantara Dhigu

This was my first visit to the Maldives and I really didn’t know what to expect but I really was wowed by the islands. I’ve not been to anywhere like it before. My first stay was at Anantara Dhigu Island where we received a fabulous welcome from the staff and a lovely cooling coconut to refresh us after our journey. We flew via Dubai on Emirates and then it is around a 40-minute speedboat transf

07 Jul 2019 3   min read

Oceania Marina

Oceania Marina

In August I got an opportunity to visit Oceania Marina while she was docked in Liverpool. My first impression was that she was bigger than I thought she was going to be, and I couldn’t wait to get on for a look. Oceania Cruises are a 5* plus cruise line and has a relaxed atmosphere like a country club. They are very relaxed, elegant and informal but shine through their service to their guests,

05 Oct 2018 3   min read

Princess Cruises Royal Princess Ship Visit

Princess Cruises Royal Princess Ship Visit

Recently I was invited to visit Royal Princess while she was docked in Liverpool and I could take my family on with me too. It was quite a windy day but that didn’t stop all the cruise passengers getting off to enjoy Liverpool and the surrounding areas on their excursions. We were asked to do a quiz which took us all round the ship, so we could explore and see for ourselves the lovely ship. We

02 Sept 2018 3   min read

Independence Of The Seas

Independence Of The Seas

My family and I have recently cruised on the newly renovated Independence of the Seas from Southampton. She has undergone a multimillion dollar make over and the ship was fabulous. Our itinerary wasn't the most glamorous that was available, but the dates fit with our half term. We visited Cherbourg in France and Cobh for Cork in Ireland. On our arrival on board we headed straight for a ligh

11 Jun 2018 4   min read

Which Cruise to Choose?

Which Cruise to Choose?

You may be thinking of taking a cruise for the first time or indeed be an experienced cruiser that is thinking about trying another line, hopefully the below guide will give you an insight as to what each cruise line has to offer and of course you can always call me for more advice. P&O CRUISES P&O cruises have seven ships in their fleet: the newest being their flagship Britannia. P&O have

27 Jan 2018 7   min read

Haven Thornwick Bay

Haven Thornwick Bay

This half term my family and I went to stay at Haven Holidays Thornwick Bay. This is a new park which has only recently opened as Haven. I was a bit dubious as we love visiting their Reighton Sands Park on the Yorkshire Coast but couldn't get the availability there. To say we loved Thornwick Bay is an understatement. The park setting is cliff top near to Flamborough, and there are some lovely

15 Jun 2016 3   min read

Caribbean Princess Cruise May 2016

Caribbean Princess Cruise May 2016

Caribbean Princess May 2016 I have just returned from a 4 night cruise on Caribbean Princess and I loved it. Where do I start? The ship is lovely, yes it’s big, (not as big as some of the newer ships coming out at the moment) but I never felt like I was on a big ship. She’s light and airy. Once I was on board for a few hours I managed to navigate round quite well, and when we did get a bit

02 Jun 2016 4   min read

Azamara Quest Ship Visit in Liverpool

Azamara Quest Ship Visit in Liverpool

Recently I was very fortunate to receive an invitation to take a look round Azamara Quest whilst she was docked in Liverpool for the day and enjoy lunch on board. I had a fabulous time and really enjoyed discovering the differences on an Azamara ship. She really is a boutique floating hotel. With only 686 guests on board it felt very personal and very professional and just the right size to enjo

18 Jul 2015 2   min read

P&O Britannia Ship Visit

P&O Britannia Ship Visit

In March this year I was one of the lucky agents to be invited by P&O to spend a day and evening on board their new ship Britannia in Southampton. I couldn’t wait to get on board and have a look round this brand new ship and I wasn’t disappointed, and I would like to thank P&O for their fabulous hospitality. Britannia was brought together by world-leading interior design experts to represent

20 May 2015 3   min read

What my customers say

We have just come back from our honeymoon and I honestly cannot thank Joanne enough for everything she did for us from start to finish. She absolutely smashed it! As someone with autism, I can find organising big trips and holidays really overwhelming, but Joanne made everything feel so easy and stress free. No question was ever too silly and she was always there to help us every step of the way without ever making me feel judged or anxious. One of my favourite touches was the beautiful travel package she posted out to us with all of our flight details, luggage tags and printed documents all organised neatly in a folder ready for the airport. I forgot how much easier printed tickets are compared to constantly checking your phone! It made travelling feel so smooth and organised. Joanne also went above and beyond for our honeymoon itself. She contacted the hotel personally and somehow worked absolute magic for us. We arrived to so many thoughtful romantic extras including champagne, chocolates, travel goodies, a romantic meal on the beach and more. These little touches made our honeymoon feel so special and unforgettable, and it meant so much to us that she had taken the time to make it extra magical. You can genuinely tell Joanne cares about her clients and loves what she does. I would recommend her to absolutely anyone wanting a stress free, personal and thoughtful travel experience. Thank you so much again Joanne for helping create memories we will treasure forever ❤️

Hayley Horrigan

Darwen

Joanne is always so helpful and gets back to you with quotes really quickly...excellent service

A Mottram

Nelson

Have recommended booking holidays with Joanne to family & friends ,takes the stress out of it all searching & pricing up. Joanne gets back very quick which is fantastic.

J Morville

Burnley

Joanne has really helped narrow down what was an overwhelming amount of choices for our holiday. She has simplified the whole holiday booking process, making the research for our 'once in a lifetime' holiday pleasurable instead of stressful. Thanks

K Huey

Cardiff

Joanne is great, I really enjoy the personal service. Nothing is too much trouble and I've booked again for 2024

J McLoughlin

Nelson

Joanne always goes above an in beyond in her service and makes sure that nothing is left to chance. I will use her again and have recommended her to colleagues.

J Jackson

Bradford

Excellent service every time! Nothing is too much trouble from searching for the perfect holiday, all the way to landing home. Jo looks after us from start to finish. ??

T Whyte

Burnley

Used Joanne for years and now my son uses her too, patience of a saint and goes above and beyond!

N Marrington

Stoke-On-Trent

Perfect cottage in perfect location. Booked again for next year.

C Collings

Huddersfield

Joanne has been fantastic & takes the stress out of searching for a holiday ,especially when I've just had to re arrange my whole holiday for December took the stress right out of it, would highly recommend & will be certainly be booking through Joanne again

J Morville

Burnley

We have gone to Joanne for many years as we always know we get the best service and wouldn't consider going anywhere else. Joanne covers all the fine details including suitcase tags and airport bags. There's always the personal touch when booking with Joanne and always goes the extra mile.

C Haskey

Rossendale

Been using Joanne for travel advice and bookings for a number of years. She is right at the top of her game, very patient and totally amazing at her job. Will continue to use her services for years to come. Nothing is too much trouble for her.

J Smith

Bury

Absolutely amazing as ever, Joanne has spent so much time sorting out our previous booking meaning we could go ahead and book our next trip.

S Whalley

Rossendale

Very helpful. Friendly, will go that extra mile to help, good listener.

T Roe

Bury

Very helpful and approachable. Nothing too much trouble. Lovely and friendly. Makes you feel relaxed and confident in your holiday choice.

C Godfrey

Barnoldswick

Joanne always so helpful and as we have used her before she knows my needs and requirements when looking at Hotels. So pleasant.

M Webster

Rossendale

The personal touch is so important. We have used Joanne to book our holidays for a few years now and she knows exactly what we like and always comes up with great options and makes it easy to arrange.

J Baillie

Rossendale

Joanne always finds us an excellent deal that meets our requirements. This is our third holiday that we have booked with Joanne and will definitely not be the last. All the personal little touches are what set Joanne apart from any high street/online alternative. She genuinely cares about your experience; from the initial enquiry all the way through to returning home. We would definitely recommend booking through Joanne :)

D Greenwood

Burnley

Joanne is just amazing, nothing is too much trouble for her, and the service from her has meant I no longer look anywhere else to book my travel.

H Roberts

Accrington

Joanne has led us to expect the best. And she delivers the best holidays with a service and a smile second to none.

P Hampson

Rossendale

I always recommend Joanne. She's simply amazing. She cares so much about her clients she's so organised, she knows when my passports will run out before I do and her advice is always excellent. I will always recommend Joanne.

L Riley

Bolton

We have just booked our holiday for 2020 with Joanne again, she excels herself every year. Excellent travel counsellor nothing is to much for her, as well as being polite courteous and a pleasure to deal with.

L Brown

Rossendale

I've used Joanne for many years now and the personal touch I get with Joanne is amazing. She know what holidays we like, our budget, that my daughter need to be seated in a certain place on the plane for travel sickness. Nothing is ever too much of an ask. I love knowing that when the holiday is booked I don't need to worry about it again. Once the time arrived I receive all my documents, I will have been checked in, boarding passes, plastic bag, luggage tag (which I've had comments about from jet2 this last holiday as they loved that a company still sent them) all sent direct to my home. I even receive reminders when passports are due for renewal. Once we arrive home there is always a postcard waiting for us. I recommend Joanne to everyone who is looking at booking. Peace of mind for a very small charge.

K Marriott-Cocker

Rossendale

Very friendly and efficient in what she does - what more could you ask for.

A Dee

Manchester

Absolutely brilliant. Not something I would have used in the past but I would most definitely use again. Overall experience was second to none, and Joanne had a really good understanding of what I wanted.

S Eley

Nelson

We wouldn't travel anywhere without Joanne's expert knowledge and advice. Joanne gives us the confidence to travel whether in the UK, Europe or long haul. Thank you Joanne!

P Hampson

Rossendale

Joanne is fantastic, deals with our holiday queries efficiently with speed always getting the best deal she can. Wouldn't go anywhere else.

C Haskey

Rossendale

Joanne is fantastic. Nothing is too much trouble and we always get the right holiday at the right price.

D Spencer-Hall

Bacup

Joanne prides excellent service when we book our holidays and trips away. She is very knowledgable, courteous, and she always comes back very quickly with answers, even at weekends or on a Bank Holiday

D Davies

Oldham

Joanne is so open, friendly, very helpful, and makes things so easy to understand. She goes that little bit further so as our holiday arrangement are spot on. So pleased to know her, and will recommend her to friends.

T Roe

Bury

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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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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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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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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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