Joanne Parsons
I'm based in
Shoreham by Sea
It's Nice To Meet You
Hi
My name is Jo and welcome to my personal Travel Counsellors page.
I joined Travel Counsellors in December 2001 and I have never looked back.
I offer a bespoke service to my clients that you won't find elsewhere. I want to find the best holiday I can for you, one that you will remember always. I care about my customers and feel that they are more than that - they are my friends too.
Joining Travel Counsellors has given me the opportunity to offer fantastic holidays at great prices. I have a huge client base which is growing through referrals. I am very proud of this as it proves that my customers are happy with my service.
If you are a new customer, looking for someone who cares about you and your travel arrangements, make me your first port of call.
Every penny you spend with me will be protected by either ATOL or the Travel Counsellors unique financial trust which offers the best financial protection in the industry.
I believe that it is important to be available to all new and existing customers to discuss their travel arrangements, including the finer details, at a time to suit them. Therefore you can contact me out of normal office hours, either by phone, email or in person.
I specialise in the USA and particularly Orlando but I also have great knowledge of most destinations so I can find the right holiday to suit your needs.
I thank you for taking the time to visit my page. I very much look forward to hearing from you in the future and making your holiday 'dreams' a reality.
Best Wishes
Jo
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Bears, Whales and Wolves
Brian has wanted to visit Yellowstone for a long time and this year we made it - combining it with Seattle and Lincoln City in Oregon. Our journey got off to a bad start as our flight to Salt Lake City was delayed which meant we would miss our connection to Bozeman. Luckily, we were transferred to Minneapolis and arrived just a few hours late. I am glad I booked us to stay overnight though as it
18 Jun 2019 5 min read
Nowegian Coastal Voyage
08.30 Sunday 9th September and I meet up with my fellow travellers at Gatwick for our short flight to Bergen, Norway's second largest city. It is here we are joining the MS Richard on her northbound voyage to Kirkenes. We have a quick look round Bergen before we embark and are amazed at how quiet and clean it is. We have been allocated arctic superior cabins which are nice enough but quite comp
21 Sept 2018 5 min read
So Much to See and Do in the Golden State (Part 2)
Our last destination was Santa Barbara, a short hop down the coast. Unfortunately, we could not take Highway 1 as part of it was still closed after the mudslides, but Highway 101 was still a nice drive. Santa Barbara is a lovely town with a long sandy beach, wooden pier (that they call a wharf) marina, great shopping area (State Street) and lots of good places to eat. We stayed at the Harbor
25 Jul 2018 5 min read
So Much to See and Do in the Golden State (part 1)
I have been wanting to do this trip for a long time, especially after seeing "the big blue" on the BBC a few years ago. We started off in San Francisco, a must-see city full of interesting places to see like Alcatraz, Fisherman's Wharf and China Town. You can do all of this by getting an all loops tour bus ticket which gives you 72 hours of travel on four different loop tours around the city. Also
25 Jul 2018 5 min read
Cornwall, a doggy heaven
We decided to take a holiday in the UK for our last trip as we are saving up for a big one next year. We have been to Cornwall a few times and love the North Coast and particularly Perranporth and Padstow. We booked a Hoseasons Holiday at Leycroft Valley in Perranporth - we had a studio cabin which came with a hot tub on the patio. It was very compact, but clean and had all the facilities we n
14 Mar 2018 5 min read
A Whale of A Time in Tenerife
We decided to go to Tenerife to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary. Having got married in San Diego on a whale watching boat, I booked us a trip on our anniversary with Tenerife Sailing Charters - a UK-owned company based on Porto Colon. They offer a smaller group experience, which is what we preferred to the big catamarans and so on offered by other companies. They pick you up from your ho
28 Feb 2017 5 min read
Florida - Boats, Boats and more boats!
I have been to Florida on many occasions but mostly to Orlando so it was nice this time round to see a bit more of what the Sunshine State has to offer. We started off in Orlando as we wanted to meet up with our son Josh who had been working as a lifeguard at the Hard Rock Hotel, Universal for the summer. Unfortunately our budget did not allow for us to stay at the Hard Rock, but we did get a g
29 Sept 2016 5 min read
Barbados the Acitivity Island
I was lucky enough to be offered a place on the first Travel Counsellors 'Ambassadors' trip to Barbados. We would be visiting the hotels in the Elegant group, who are in our portfolio of preferred hotels which are available through the Travel Counsellors in-house tour operator, Suitcase. We travelled out with British Airways and were lucky enough to be upgraded to Club World so enjoyed a first
20 Sept 2013 5 min read
Dubai a family destination
I had never really considered Dubai as a family destination so I departed on this fam trip with interest. I have to say that by the end of my trip I can see why families would enjoy this destination there is just so much on offer ! Two hotels that most people would consider family hotels are the Atlantis The Palm and the Jumeirah Beach Hotel, both of which have a waterpark attached- this is t
21 Sept 2011 5 min read
Jamaica not what I expected!
I was fortunate to be chosen to visit Jamaica on a fam or educational trip with the Jamaican Tourist board. I and 13 of my colleagues flew out from Gatwick to Kingston with British Airways. Being a 10 hour flight I was not looking forward to it but it went quite quickly and the staff and service were very good. On arrival in Kingston we were met by Torrance from the Tourist Board. Going through
28 Nov 2009 5 min read
Orlando and the Keys
My family and I have visited Florida on several occasions, but always just to Orlando. This trip we decided that we would have a week in Orlando and then travel down to the Keys - it was time we saw more of the Sunshine State! We travelled out with Virgin Atlantic and were met at Orlando Airport by the taxi company I had prebooked our transfer with - much easier than getting a cab on arrival and
19 May 2009 5 min read
Australia’s Sunshine Coast and Top End
I have just returned from a fabulous trip to Australia's Sunshine Coast including Fraser Island and the Northern Territory. We left on the 14th May flying with Qantas in premium economy ( a must if you are not having a stopover!) We flew via Singapore and Sydney, finally arriving in Brisbane late on the 15th for our transfer to Mooloolaba. Most people have heard of the Gold coast, but few know th
04 Jun 2008 5 min read
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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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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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