Karen Williams

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Near Cardiff

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With over 40 years in the travel industry I’m delighted to say that I have been lucky enough to travel extensively and experience a whole host of destinations across the globe.

I love running my own travel business from home as a Travel Counsellor, it gives me the freedom and flexibility to get to know you personally, and many of my clients have become trusted friends. I take pride in taking the time to get to know you, your’ likes and dislikes so that I can truly tailor-make the perfect trip with your best interests at heart. I am passionate and enthusiastic about your dreams and determined to exceed your expectations with my service, and attention to detail in finding the perfect holiday to tick all your boxes.

Also everything booked with me at Travel Counsellors is fully financially protected, and with the current situation in mind we offer a fabulous flexible booking policy.
From a simple flight to a round-the-world itinerary, every penny of your booking is kept safe in the dedicated Travel Counsellors Trust. It is a unique financial guarantee that only a handful of companies in the travel industry can offer and is testament to the level of customer care I take pride in fulfilling every day.

The list of destinations I have experienced is almost too long to list, but as an adventure junkie I have skied across many resorts in Europe, Canada, and parts of the USA. I have sailed on Catamarans in the Caribbean, zip wired, jet-skied, travelled solo and with friends.

My favourite place in the world is Sri Lanka, the culture , people and diversity of a very beautiful country. I love India, Maldives, Canada, Jamaica, I am passionate about skiing and can offer great advice on and off the piste. If cruising is your pleasure then let me tailor the perfect sea and land based combination for you. River cruises to the Rhine, Danube, Mekong, Yangtze, and many others, I have the knowledge to ensure you book what is right for you.

I am a Canadian, Jamaican, Sri Lankan, South African, cruise and ski specialist, I am also an Adventure and touring ambassador selling adventure holidays and small group or independent touring holidays all over the world. I have the knowledge and know how to tailor make an itinerary to suit you, to anywhere in the world you would like to go.

I have vast experience and so much passion and enthusiasm , why not contact me with your personal travel requirements, and I look forward to helping you turn your dream holiday into a reality.

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Japan : Bullet Trains, Bowing Deer & Popcorn Buckets- My Fabulous Japanese Adventure

Japan : Bullet Trains, Bowing Deer & Popcorn Buckets- My Fabulous Japanese Adventure

After a 13-hour flight from London, arriving in Japan felt like stepping into another world — a wonderfully organised, beautifully clean, occasionally surreal world… where even the deer have manners. But let’s start at the beginning.

12 Mar 2026 5   min read

Grand Tour of Italy with Travelsphere

Grand Tour of Italy with Travelsphere

Would you love to discover Italy? Italian culture, art, architecture, music, and food has made Italy so enticing in the eyes of travellers. Boasting rich culture heritage picturesque landscapes Italy is easily a favourite among solo travellers couples and groups of friends. So, what is the best way to see as much as possible of this beautiful country? Well, I would recommend hands down a tour.

28 Jun 2023 5   min read

Whistler, What to know before you go !

Whistler, What to know before you go !

A direct flight from London to Vancouver will take you 9hrs and 20 minutes. The best way to get from Vancouver is by private transfer, fast efficient, and you travel in comfort. The journey time will very much depend on the traffic because Vancouver is so busy so allow anything from 2 - 3 hours. Whistler is a year round destination, featuring two majestic mountains, Whistler and Blackcomb. Just

25 Mar 2015 5   min read

Karen Knows Ski

Karen Knows Ski

I have skied every year for the last 20 years so consider myself a bit of an expert when it comes to recommending the best resorts for skiing ability, family resorts, best value and of course best après ski haunts. Obviously in lots of places it is the fabulous memories that make it such a great resort, but let’s not get too romantic over this and stick to facts. Here are a few ideas- Niede

23 Jan 2014 5   min read

The Brand New NCL Getaway

The Brand New NCL Getaway

Introducing the Brand New NCL Getaway… A large, colourful and vibrant ship coming in at 146,600 Tonns and holding up to 3,969 guests. This ship is big, but don’t be put off by that, the check-in was superb with very little waiting time, or queues. The ship is fabulously modern, and has a vibrant, cosmopolitan atmosphere. Cabins are stylishly furnished with quality fittings and bedding, not v

17 Jan 2014 5   min read

Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines – Allure of the Seas

Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines – Allure of the Seas

Before my departure I had so many pre-conceived ideas. I envisioned huge queues, jostling for sun beds, embarkation and disembarkation nightmares, but how wrong I was. I flew with American Airlines to Miami and was met by Royal Caribbean’s charming representatives. We travelled by coach to the Fairfield Inn and Suites in Fort Lauderdale for a one night pre-cruise stay. The following morning the

07 Jan 2014 5   min read

Culture And Comfort

Culture And Comfort

I have just returned for a superb whirlwind trip to St Petersburg with Fred Olsen, the cruise operator. I flew in to Tallin, Estonia. Unfortunately there was no time to explore this beautiful destination but feedback from other passengers was that it is a real gem, especially ‘the Old Town’. This is definitely one for my bucket list. The Balmoral I boarded Fred Olsen’s ship, the Balmoral

24 Sept 2013 5   min read

What my customers say

A joy to work with planning my holiday

Carole Hinde

Penarth

Really take the time to ensure our trip was exactly what we wanted

Sian Fuller

Bridgend

Karen was very responsive during all transactions between us. Nothing was too much trouble.

Tracey Curley

Cardiff

Karen was more than helpful she was always on hand when needed would highly recommend to all my friends and family

Sara Sansom

Newport

Karen always provides a prompt & well informed response & excellent advice on our holiday choices

Noreen Bray

Cardiff

Karen was really helpful in finding us a beautiful holiday to celebrate a special occasions. It was a quick and easy process to arrange. If I had any question, Karen was quick to respond and find the answer.

Natalie Samuel

Cardiff

Already recommended you to some rugby friends.

Mark Daview

Swansea

Excellent , efficient & friendly service! Thank you!

Toni Young

Cardiff

Karen always finds us excellent holidays, with great accommodation and resorts to visit. She always takes into consideration our requirements, nothing is too much trouble. We always use Karen when we are planning a holiday.

Sharon Smith

Glamorgan

Karen has always given excellent advice. Extremely helpful and efficient. We have booked with her on numerous occasions

Carl Timbrell

Bridgend

Full marks for Karen Williams for her speedy and professional assistance in organising another holiday for our family.

Cari Norcott

Cardiff

Karen has been a fantastic help and very reliable with helping us book our year long trip! I would recommend her services to everyone

Rhianna Parker - Clevett

Anan

Really take the time to ensure our trip was exactly what we wanted

Sian Fuller

Bridgend

I would thoroughly recommend Karen as a Travel Counsellor. Organising my trip was an easy, and straightforward process due to the excellent service she provided.

Hywel Evans

Carmarthen

Karen is very professional, very friendly and super efficient.

Lesley Carpenter

Cardiff

Karen has been arranging holidays for us for some 20 years , lots of very successful breaks , and has occasionally dealt with a few cancellations and rebooking . Friendly , well organised and very efficient , she is our first call when we want to book another break !

Alan Griffiths

Cardiff

Karen, was very responsive, researched quickly and provided an ideal package that met/exceeded our requirements/expectations.

Andrew Roberts

Cardiff

Wouldn’t book with anyone else. Superb as always

Kathryn Stallard

Cardiff

Fantastic experience with Karen , highly recommend .

Deborah Morris

Cardiff

Karen was a dream to deal with, she listened to our wish list and endeavoured to find us a holiday that really fulfilled our requirements . She took all the stress out of organising the essentials, she was like the holiday fairy - all done with a flick of her glittery wand ??. We wouldn’t hesitate in recommending Karen to anyone - so very glad we know how to reach her for our next adventure ???.

Emma Anthony

Bridgend

Would highly recommend . Fantastic service. Went way above and beyond.

Jan Clifford

Porth

Excellent service from the very first contact. Karen organised a fantastic family holiday that matched what we wanted perfectly. Would highly recommend. .

Darren Berry

Caerphilly

Karen’s extensive knowledge and personalised service is wonderful. Our dream holiday and destination awaits!

Matt Sims

Glamorgan

Karen always helps us to find the perfect holiday - that’s why we keep going back to her!

Eve Tucker

Wiltshire

I have booked holidays through Karen many times. I am now in my late 60s and wanted to take my granddaughter on a ski holiday. Karen helped me every step of the way from the initial booking, ski equipment hire, ski school etc. Technology is used so much for checking on to flights so Karen did this on line with me. She gives me the confidence to travel knowing everything is under control. Karen is friendly, professional and is always willing to answer all my crazy questions. I would recommend her to anyone I know. Thanks Karen I had an amazing holiday.

Purita Somerville

Caldicot

Karen has helped organise 3 ski holidays for me over the last few years. She is very proactive, responsive and helpful. I have been impressed with how accommodating she is with frequent/last minute changes from my travel party (some at the 11th hour). She is a real asset when organising a lot of people and it takes a load off my mind to know everything is taken care of.

Susannah George

London

Used Karen for years and our 2 children use her also just booked 2 week cruise for ourselves.

John Berry

Cardiff

Always so friendly, knowledgable and professional, making planning trips so easy

Janice Rees

Cardiff

Amazing service by Karen and always very happy with our holidays

Kay Lewis - Thomas

Neath

Delightful, prompt and very helpful service from Karen, as always. Thank you

Caspar Hancock

Surrey

Karen always looks after us so well

Noreen Bray

Cardiff

Excellent customer service. Knowledge about destinations, hotels and where to eat. Made numerous suggestions to make trip extra special. Thank you!

Sarah Psaila

Cardiff

To have Karen as a Travel Counsellor that we could contact at absolutely any time is absolutely priceless. We don’t know how we would have coped with the problems that arose during our recent Coach Tour without her being so available to us . Her knowledge, availability, kindness and understanding was frankly amazing and so very welcome.

Irene Gates

Maesteg

Fabulous as always

Perrie Evans

Sussex

Always excellent service and fantastic holiday deals.

Andrea Morgan

Cardiff

karen is always professional and helpful . we go on holidays knowing she has our best interests at heart . and can relax .

Clive Stenson

Cardiff

Taylor made personalised itinerary Thailand Karen was very patient with my ever changing idea’s. Karen was very keen to provide my husband and I with exactly what we wanted. Hopefully, we will have the trip of a lifetime.

Alyson Fry

Cardiff

Will definitely use again

David Morgan

Cardiff

Ski Booking Karen was able to take on board all the family dynamics and limitations and find a resort and accommodation to suit our needs offering advice on how to make the holiday work for us.

Sally Colcombe

Cardiff

Excellent service as always. Have used the services of Karen on several occasions and each time it’s been a seamless stress free experience.

Thomas George

Cardiff

10/10 Also appreciate the honest advice and patience, Thank you Karen.

Beverley Liney

Cardiff

Karen is a fantastic travel counsellor! She always listens carefully to our requirements and finds us the best holidays, whether it’s a city break or a longer summer break. We would highly recommend her.

Sharon Smith

RCT

Karen has been friendly, extremely helpful and has found us a perfect family trip to Disneyland. Thank you so much and we look forward to using your services again.

Rhian Darch

Cardiff

Always happy to help if any queries and always good to have peace of mind when away if contact is needed. Thank you Karen x

Deborah Hunt

CARDIFF

Karen has always provided an excellent service. We would highly recommend her.

Diane Beer

Cardiff

Karen is an excellent agent for Travel Counsellors. We have booked numerous cruises with her over the years as the service she provides is always excellent. . She is always so efficient, patient, kind and helpful. Nothing is too much trouble for her. We hope we will be able to continue to use her servivice in the years to come. She deserves 5 stars if that is the top score she can get.

Madeleine Howells

Cardiff

Karen is extremely helpful, professional with excellent knowledge.

Andrew Page

Cardiff

We have been amazed and delighted by Karen’s friendliness and efficiency in dealing with our recent booking. We couldn’t possibly have asked for more . We are looking forward to our booked holiday and already thinking about where we want to go next. What we had thought would be a problem has become a pleasure!!!

Irene Gates

Maesteg

Karen Williams is always there for us & we really appreciate her excellent service.

Noreen Bray

Cardiff

Karen always listens carefully to our requirements and always finds great accommodation and resorts. Brilliant customer service, always recommend to others.

Sharon Smith

Rhondda

We have used Karen for many years, she has always been prompt in responding to our travel requests and finding us best prices available, we have recommended her several times.

Peter Constantine

Cardiff

Great service. Tailor made honeymoon which exactly met our wishes. Very happy. Thank you.

Alison Holmes

Cardiff

Very efficient and prompt responses , with clear explanations backed up by depth of experience and knowledge.

Alan Griffiths

Cardiff

Karen was very helpful and kept in touch regularly which i appreciated. as this was a once in a lifetime trip we were organizing.

Suzanne Rees

Cardiff

Fantastic service as always. Would not book my holiday through anyone else !! Thank you Karen

Kathryn Stallard

Cardiff

I have been using Karen for years and can’t recommend her enough She always delivers !

Catrin James

Cardiff

The service I have received has been very helpful, prompt and friendly. It has been a weight off mind mind to have someone who is experienced and well informed to book my flights rather than trying to do it all myself.

Becky Morton

Brecon

Friendly, approachable, organised and willing to advise/make recommendations that will enhance the holiday eperience

Sian Fuller

Bridgend

Karen, as always was very supportive through the booking and offered us alternatives if thing weren't quite right, always available. Very helpful and pleasant

Andrew Warner

Cardiff

I always receive a brilliant service from Karen she’s kind caring she offers a personal service

Kelvin Griffiths

Carmarthen

In my opinion my travel counsellor Karen Williams went above and beyond to arrange my holiday for me I am extremely pleased with the service she provides me with I thank her very much

Robert Beeson

Cambridge

Just wanted to say thank you for helping us with out holiday booking and planning, and for ironing out the creases with our water crisis when we were actually there. It was wonderful and we are still enjoying the memory of such a lovely villa. We are normally quite an adventurerous gang, so it was quite something thar we didnt feel like going anywhere except popping out for groceries. It was a very magical time. Thank you for being at the end of the phone when we needed you and an absolutley fabulous holiday.

Louise Murgatroyd

Bristol

I just wanted to send you a little messege to say thank you so much for organising our trip to Disney, we had 0 issues. Hotel was lovely, flights all fine , meal plan and character experience all perfect. Thank you for taking the pressure of booking everything for us and we genuinely had the most unforgettable holiday xxx

Samantha Warner

Cardiff

Always a great holiday when organised by Karen, Will always be first point of call before booking any holiday.

John Berry

Cardiff

I would absolutely recommend Karen to my friends and family, in fact I already have

Caroline Phelps

Pontypridd

Karen was very friendly and helpful. She understood our needs exactly. Her expertise and advice helped us choose the perfect cruise.

Angela Sargent

Cardiff

Karen was very helpful, knowledgable, friendly, professional and made the whole experience pleasurable. I highly recommend her.

Andrew Page

Cardiff

I would not hesitate to recommend Karen Williams to anyone as she is always extremely professional knowledgable and helpful and always provides a fantastic service .

Kathryn Herbert

Cardiff

Karen Williams is an excellent agent for Travel Counsellors.. She has booked our cruise holidays for many years now. Nothing is too much trouble for her to sort out for us that is why we contact her as soon as we want to book a holiday. Five star service with Karen everytime.

Madeleine Howells

Cardiff

Karen manages to be very professional and friendly!

Mary Walters

Bridgend

Karen is always a phone call away!! She is always so helpful & happy to give any advice regarding our booking. A pleasure to talk to. We wouldn't book with anyone else. Diolch yn fawr Karen.x

Mair Rees

Carmarthenshire

Karen always works hard to ensure we have the best holiday experience and always available to deal with queries and provide help and advice.

Christopher Morris

Cardiff

Always goes the extra mile to find the perfect holiday for us.

Eve Tucker

Hertfordshire

Karen is very professional and prompt in finding what we require.

Diane Green

Aberdare

I would recommend travel counsellors to everyone first class service with help in all area’s to get you to you’re destination many thanks Karen for all your good work

Patricia Eprile

Pontypridd

Excellent, efficient service, easy to deal with.

Sharon Smith

Tonypandy

Excellent service yet again from Karen takes the time to identify what her customers require and is always swift on getting back to you with any query takes all the strain and worries away from you when booking a holiday this is our 3rd holiday booked and will certainly use travel counsellor and Karen again x many many thanks Jeff morgan

Jeff Morgan

Bridgend

Wonderful service, thank you

Andrea Williams

Cardiff

Very pleased with the professionalism, thank you Karen

Deborah Hunt

Cardiff

A first class service, in every way. I have already recommended my travel counsellor to friends.

Robert Beeson

Cambridgshire

Wonderful service. Saves all the hassle of organising things yourself. Would highly recommend.

Thomas George

Cardiff

Very professional and thorough service from Karen, all good

Philip Saunders

Cardiff

We have always had excellent service from Karen over the years.

Madeleine Howells

Cardiff

This is the 6/7 time I’ve used Karen and yet again SHE identified the hotel which was perfect to our needs !!

Catrin James

Cardiff

Karen has been the most wonderful help on all my travels! She is so quick to communicate and help me with all my questions. She knows exactly what I'm looking for and makes the whole process effortless!

Kellina Gannon

London UK

Karen is always available, friendly and quick to respond. First class.

Janice Evans

Rhondda Cynon Taff

Karen has made organising a large group skiing holiday a breeze. Her expertise and advice has been brilliant, she made sure all of the group needs were catered for. I don't think I'll ever try booking a group holiday on my own again!

Rhiannon Leedam

Cardiff

Great using our local TC your holiday is not only arranged for you with the best possible deal but it’s peace of mind to be able to have contact at all times if needed. Thank you Karen Williams

Deborah Hunt

Cardiff

We changed our final destination several times , it was never a problem for Karen. She was just brilliant !!!!!

Peter Constantine

Cardiff

Karen was so helpful. We have never cruised beforehand and she has made the booking system easy Thank you Karen

Julie Eyre

Cardiff

Outstanding knowledge and service. Took the hassle out of searching for holidays and going through travel agents

Lee Green

Blackwood Wales

Very efficient knowledgeable and helpful in sorting all areas of our booking and made us feel confident in booking our luxury holiday .

Kathryn Herbert

Cardiff

We have booked a holiday and are very pleased with the service provided, nothing is too much trouble every query and recommendations asked was dealt with we are delighted and very excited without doubt recommend and book another holiday Thankyou Karen very much appreciated x

Jeff Morgan

Bridgend

Karen was very helpful, answered all our questions and very prompt with her replies. I would definitely recommend her to friends and family and colleagues.

Ceri Beer

Cardiff

Karen was able to find us a perfect Honeymoon package. We can’t wait to go in August!

Lucy Williams

Brigend

A fantastic service from Karen, even when she was on her holiday. We have never met but consider her to be a great friend and someone in whom we have complete trust. Thanks again Karen. We have no hesitation in recommending her to anyone.

David Hughes

Brecon

Karen was so helpful by making sure I quickly received the full refund for our initial Ski Holiday in 2022 which was cancelled due to French Covid Restrictions. Karen then went above and beyond by arranging an alternative Ski trip for us at very short notice, despite our extremely limited flexibility on dates. Our entire holiday was perfect, from start to finish and we are so grateful to have been able to Ski this year after missing out for two years. I look forward to booking with Karen again in the future!

Robert Bolt

Cardiff

Extremely efficient, found me the best prices, suggested the best transport to Heathrow. Karen has kept in regular contact and I have no doubt my journey will be as smooth as possible, she is such a pleasant lady…. Thank you to her.

Judy Hamilton

Cardiff

Very approachable and know I can go to Karen for ongoing support/advice. She has helped me plan a great trip for a special celebration!

Margaret Holt

Cardiff

Would never book a holiday again without checking in with Karen first !

Catrin James

Cardiff

It's really lovely to talk and plan holidays with Karen. Especially at the moment takes all the stress away for all the travel problems that are currently there but knowing that are holidays are safe it's priceless.

Sarah Stephens

Rhondda Cynon Taff

Always full of lovely ideas and helpful advice. Thank you

Beverley Liney

Cardiff

She is great. always delivers

Andrew Burge

Cardiff

Always gets the right choice of holiday, top grade advise given, use TC for most holidays of choice during the year. Have had some great holidays via Karen's advice.

John Berry

Cardiff

Karen has provided such an outstanding service every time I have a booked a holiday with her. Karen all ways goes above and beyond to help with holiday arrangements from start to finish.

Nicola Lewis

Vale Of Glamorgan

Great service and organisation of trip, Karen was attentive to all requests. We are looking forward to our holiday very much.

Andrea Williams

Cardiff

Karen was so quick at responding and helped me find exactly the holiday I was looking for. She was able to answer my queries and sorted all the additional extras involved in a skiing holiday which can get complicated.

Robert Bolt

Cardiff

Always helpful and kind. Would recommend Karen to anyone seeking a holiday. Thanks again Karen.

David Hughes

Brecon, Powys

extremly Helpfull Stress Free

Catherine Rowlands

Devon

I can recommend Karen highly as a Travel Counsellor ??Karen has helped me to book a trip with no end of patient and Knowledge.

Anna Lawson

Cardiff

I always find Karen very helpful/professional/knowledgeable/always has time for you and i wouldn’t go anywhere else.Del

James Fowler

MINEHEAD

Really appreciate the time and attention to finding the exact holidays.Each time we book with Karen, she understand more about what we like and need for our holidays

Sarah Stephens

Pontypridd

Excellent service, extremely prompt in responding and an excellent communicator. Would highly recommend Karen.

Eric Fry

CARDIFF

Very impressed with the service provided by Travel Counsellor Karen Williams and would recommend her to people that we know.

Diane Beer

Cardiff

We have just booked our 5th holiday in 2 years through Karen and we regularly recommend her !

Catrin James

Cardiff

Karen is very approachable,knowledgable and has set out a travel plan that we are very excited about.

Robert Williams

Cardiff

Always provide fantastic service and all our bookings have been fantastic. Takes the stress out of travelling. Thank you

Kathryn Stallard

Cardiff

We talked through our holiday preferences and Karen suggested several options and optional suggestions. So pleased as the holiday suggested was exactly what we were looking for and simply can't wait for our family holiday in August. THANKYOU

Sarah Stephens

Cardiff

Looking forward to our holiday knowing that Karen has done/planned everything for us. She has been so helpful , answering all our queries. Taking all the stress out of our vacation. We will definitely be seeking her help in the near future.

Mair Rees

Carmarthen

Very knowledge, happy and very helpful, throughout the booking

Anne Prosser

Cardiff

We feel very supported by Karen and therefore confident in our choice of holiday. The advice given is always very welcome and we are lucky to have the benefit of her considerable experience..

Diane Miller

Northamptonshire

I've used Karen Williams for many years she's allways provided a fantastic service

Kelvin Griffiths

Tenby

Karen was recommended by my friends and family. She was very professional, informative and helpful to us and found us a great holiday.

Julie Agnew

Hertforshire

The help and assistance I received from Karen was first class in every way. I would definitely recommend her personally and also staff which helped me with my travel insurance. If I need any other questions answered I know she would be there with all the answers. I would have absolutely no problem recommending Karen and travel councillors to anyone . Thank you Karen for all your help.

Patricia Eprile

Pontypridd.

Karen was amazing yet again - found us what on paper is the perfect hotel and location

Catrin James

Cardiff, Wales

Its a great relief thats someone who knows what they are doing will book everything forour complicated holiday. We have great confidence in Karen's capabilities. Our last big holiday went likea dream.

Sally Wood

LLandaff, Cardiff

We used Karen Williams at Travel Counsellors some years ago for our first cruise and were delighted. Nothing has changed since then, her high level of personal service and expert guidance putting together our latest cruise has been very much appreciated.

Andrew Smith

Cardiff

As always Karen provided excellent advice on holiday destinations and hotels. Her recommendation this time was spot on and all the arrangements worked perfectly.I would thoroughly recommend her as your travel advisor

Noreen Bray

Cardiff

Have used Travel Counsellors' service for ten plus consecutive years. Very personal and quick service. A nice alternative to the call centre approach. I have recommended Karen, my local contact to many similarly satisfied friends and family.

simon Atkins

Cardiff

Always feel in save hands when we book with you, thanks for your time and patience, very best wishes.

Bev Liney

Cardiff

Wonderful service. Will use this everytime. It's the peace of mind, more than anything, knowing someone is always there to help, if a problem occurs. Fantastic 10/10. Thank you

Jayne Capron

Monmouthshire

Fantastic service yet again. Karen always goes out of her way to find me the exact holiday to match my needs would recommend her, she makes booking a holiday a breeze. Thanks again

Kathryn Stallard

Cardiff

Would just like to let you know we have just arrived home from the most incredible holiday we could have ever imagined it was flawless. Every single place we stayed in was fantastic from the first flight to transfer throughout was fantastic all staff we met throughout was friendly. I carnt thank you enough for what you done. You made a task that we found daunting to do as we wanted it to be more than just a holiday and you made it completely stress free for us. We carnt wait to decide where we want to go next as im sure we will be back in touch with yourself again.

Laura Marsh

Cardiff

Karen Williams has never let us down and she is forever courteous and efficient. We only think of Karen when the time and finances tell us that we are ready for another holiday.

Sylvia Miller

Salisbury, Wiltshire

I would highly recommend Karen Williams ot Travel Counsellors, we have used Karen to organise our holiday and travel arrangements on numerous occassions over the past 10 years, Everytime we have been delighted with the resulting holiday and nothing is ever to much trouble for Karen. She is a very professional, knowledgeable, friendly and helpful travel consultant who takes pride in work.

Bob Hannah

Cardiff

Karen organised our summer holiday in Thailand in 2016. She took the time to understand what we were looking for - gave us some great advice - and organised a great holiday for us in Koh Samui. The attention to detail and pre-holiday communication made for a stress-free and enjoyable trip. The hotel and location at Peace Resort near Fisherman's Village were just what we wanted and I'll certainly ask Karen to help us with future holidays.

Paul Stephens

Manchester

Karen was fantastic in helping us to find our holiday, I must have been the customer from hell with the location and date changes. Thank you Karen, we are really excited about our holiday :)

Hayley Dunne-Jones

Cardiff

You have always been very helpful and friendly, taking a lot of time and trouble to meet our requirements. We hope to book many more holidays with you.

Pauline Rollings

Tamworth

This is the second time we have used Karen to book a holiday and each time we have been overwhelmed with the level of service she's provided. We've also recommended her to friends in the past who have used her and they all say the same. Karen certainly helps kickstart your holiday in the best way possible. Karen made the process so easy for us. Thank you

Alec Cox

Newport

Fantastic service with such a personal touch. I use Karen for every trip I take, be it a week trip, a short weekend getaway, abroad or here in the UK. I have full confidence in hotel and resort recommendations made by Karen as she's never failed to wow me. Service is 10/10 from booking any trip right up until I'm back home. I know I'm in reliable hands whilst away. Would fully recommend.

Gill James

Cardiff

Great service from start to finish. I have used Karen for a number of trips and shall be using her for every future holiday. Be it a family trip, a holiday with my partner or a long weekend with the girls, Karen always listens to what I'm after and never fails to deliver. Reliable and provides great deals each time.

Rachael James

Cardiff

Karen is very professional and thorough in her approach to finding the best holiday at the best prices. Nothing is too much trouble for her and she is always available to answer any questions. Karen makes sure everything is in place to ensure your holiday goes without a hitch and through all these things we now consider her a good friend and wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to others. Karen is the tops as far as we are concerned.

Catherine Paton

Scotland

Karen has arranged our holiday of a lifetime. She has thought of everything to make our holiday special. Karen took the time to come to our home and listen to what we wanted. She threw in extra ideas that we hadn't thought of. I feel I can contact her at any time and I have been telling all our friends what a wonderful service Karen provides.

Maureen Davies

St Brides-super-Ely

Karen Williams is one of the kindest, most helpful persons I have had the pleasure to deal with.

Diane Miller

Northamptonshire

Karen took all the stress out of booking, our holiday of a lifetime

Hywel Davies

Cardiff

Thank you once again for arranging our holiday for us. Your back up support right up to the time of our leaving for the holiday was excellent - as ever. You are always most helpful and always offer a proffessional service to us as clients. Thank you once again. It was another memorable holiday.

David & Pat Hughes

Brecon, Powys

Karen offers an excellent service from advice about all aspects of the holiday to tremendous back up and support once booked. She is prepared to "go the extra mile" and I would have no hesitation in recommending her services.

Christopher Morris

Pentyrch

Karen was recommended by a friend and while we were not sure at first how things would work out as this was a trip that we needed to tailor to our schedule, it turned out to be extremely well organised. No detail was too much and Karen came across as someone who was experienced with good knowledge of the places we wanted to visit. We got the best out of our time on holiday and it was good value for money. She was always at the end of the phone and something we found so much better than an anonymous voice perhaps in a bigger travel agency. Even put her to the test when we missed our transport back to the hotel- she re-united us with a favourite bag that was left behind on the bus! We hope to plan a future holiday with her again.

Nirupa D'Souza

Cardiff

Karen has arranged my cruise holidays for many years now. The very personal service she gives has always been very much appreciated and it is always a pleasure planning holidays with her. Karen is a mine of useful information which makes the whole process stress free and fun. She always 'goes the extra mile' to be helpful and is full of tips and advice to make our cruises a huge success. She is a real gem.

Diane Miller

Kettering

I have been turning to Karen for help to plan holidays for five years and she has never let me down. My most recent holiday was to go skiing with my 13 year old granddaughter. I asked for advice and suggested Andorra would be a good location. She looked into my requirements and came back with a suggestion of Neiderau in Austria. I totally trust her so booked the suggested holiday and it was perfect. The location gave my 13 year old the opportunity to see the beauty of a ski resort while feeling safe and relaxed while I had red and black runs to keep me busy when she was having her lessons. The hotel staff and instructors made us welcome and I am please to say my granddaughter returned as quite a competent skier. I always get a friendly and professional service from Karen, and would recommend her to anyone with complete confidence. Thanks Karen.

Purita Somerville

Caldicot

Dear Karen, I am delighted to say that your service, advice and friendliness have made the holidays that you have helped me with, excellent and enjoyable. Couldn't have asked for more. Many thanks. Bernard

Bernard Jones

Bridgend

When I was looking for a trip of a lifetime, Karen was recommended to me through a friend. I contacted her with a wish list, including dates and a budget and in no time Karen got back to me with a range of options. Karen is very knowledgeable about everywhere and gives advice and tips regarding the place your going. Karen arranged our trip to NZ, Fiji & Singapore without any hassle to me. She ensured all paper and tickets were in order. It was so easy!! Karen then also booked a city break to New York for us - again, first class service! She arranged everything including transfers and visas!! And I have just emailed her to help us find this years holiday!! Thank you Karen!!

Kay Lewis

Swansea

We would like to say a massive massive thank you for everything, we absolutely loved couples; the staff were amazing, the other guests were friendly and we have made a lot of friends from it. It will definitely be memorable for us in so many ways. We loved Jamaica and the people and the service you provided throughout was second to none. We honestly cannot thank you enough for taking control and leaving us to concentrate on the wedding itself. We have received your gift so no need to panic about that :-) thank you!!! We have it chilling in the fridge already. My brother is a courier and he got hold of it, I think there was a typo with the postcode but all is good! Thank you for your postcard also, it was a lovely surprise when we arrived home. I hope you are well and we will definitely be back when we are to book another holiday and will definitely spread the word.

Kirsty Cox

Crumlin

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