Hello, my name is Karon, I live in Glossop, Derbyshire with my husband, 16 year old son and 8 year old daughter and I LOVE TO TRAVEL, second to that I love organising holidays for others. I would be delighted to have the opportunity to use my knowledge and love of travel to help you with your future travel plans
I have 25 years’ experience in the travel industry and have received national branch of the year award twice. The biggest reward I get is when I receive good feedback on customer’s holidays I’ve arranged. Take a look at some of my client testimonials.
Travel Counsellors allows me to offer a truly personal service whilst also providing the best financial protection to give my customers confidence when booking their holiday, unlike many of the internet sites. I have the flexibility to be available when my customers need me.
As a Travel Counsellor, my business relies on delighting my customers with the service I provide - not just meeting your expectations but exceeding them and going that extra mile to make sure your trip is perfect. If you are happy then I am happy!
With the industry leading technology of Travel Counsellors, I can assist you with any and all travel arrangements including:
· Tailor made holidays · Package holidays · Weekend breaks · Ski holidays · Cruises · Air travel · Ferry travel · UK and worldwide hotels · Airport parking · Airport lounge access · Travel insurance · Foreign currency - Weddings and honeymoons
I work around you, so if you want to contact me in the evening or at the weekend then that works for me. I’m also happy to meet you face to face or on Skype to understand your requirements if you’d prefer- I know it’s sometimes nice to see who you are talking to!
Let me take the hassle of holiday planning away from you and save you time by sorting all your holiday needs.
Please give me a call on 01457 778530 or drop me an email at karon.edmunds@travelcounsellors.com with what you are looking for. Or if you prefer you can suggest a date/time you would like me to call you.
Warm regards
Karon
My customer stories
Sent by Stacey Kirkpatrick
Manchester 21/12/2021
From start to finish Karon ensured that our Holiday was perfect! Karon kept in regular contact and helped us navigate the ever changing restrictions taking away any stress or worry and allowing us to get excited about travelling again. We were exceptionally pleased with the service received and have already asked her to start planning another trip! Thank you Karon for your care and attention. Testament to your passion for travel!
Sent by Debbie Keelan
Glossop 26/09/2019
In fact I have already recommend her and shared her detail's with 2 people since I booked! Really impressed again with Karons service yet again. 10/10 for making my Life easier!!!
Sent by Jonathan Clarke
Derbyshire 26/09/2019
I’ve already recommended Karon to friends based on her speed to respond, quality suggestions and frequency of updates. Absolutely fantastic service that I’ll be using again.
Sent by Amanda Glanfield
Glossop 26/09/2019
Karon went to so much trouble to find us a mini break when she and her family were just two days away from going on their own holiday. Thank you Karon we will be booking with you again x
Sent by Harriett Powell
Glossop 26/09/2019
I have already recommended Karon! Karon was super helpful from start to finish, she helped us choose a wonderful holiday and was on hand at all times to answer any questions. Everything went smoothly we knew how to island hop when transfers would be arriving we couldn’t have asked for anything more.
Sent by Jenny Worsdale
Glossop 15/06/2018
Karen has now organised 3 holidays for us and helped us make travel arrangements for a further trip abroad. Each time we have been very pleased with the service: Karen has organised everything down to the finest detail including checking in to flights and filling in luggage labels. I have always organised holidays myself before being introduced to Karen but she has taken the stress out of booking holidays and organising such things as transfers. I feel confident that everything will run smoothly. The personal touches are also very welcome.
Sent by Jennifer Featherston
Manchester 28/03/2018
Karon is my go to woman for holidays! This is the third trip she’s helped my family with. She’s always super patient with our fussy requests and manages to find somewhere just right. It’s such a personalised service, and all done and dusted from the comfort of your sofa - what’s not to love? I can’t imagine using a high street travel agent ever again
Sent by Brian Carson
Pershore 28/03/2018
Efficient and flexible in making our travel arrangements; flights, car parking and super choice of hotel in style and location. The real bonus was the response to the dreadful weather conditions with airports closed anf flights cancelled. Karon's pro-active efforts to making alternative arrangements were outstanding. - that is when you need and expert. We will never use anyone else.
Sent by Janice Unsworth
Salford 04/03/2018
Outstanding service from Karon always available for any queries made me feel more like friend than just a customer the only way I will choose a holiday is with Karon.
Sent by Jill Wood
Charlesworth 04/03/2018
Totally amazing holiday to New York City. It was a holiday of a lifetime to fit within a very defined time period and Karon did everything possible to make sure we had the best flights at the best times to make the holiday super special. The hotel was perfect and the helicopter tour out of this world. Thank you (again) Karon.
Sent by Jill Wood
Charlesworth 31/08/2017
Another perfectly planned, wonderful family holiday. Karon gives the personal touch and takes every bit of hassel out of organising a holiday - I would not go anywhere else and totally trust Karon to organise the best trip for me and my family. Thank you
Sent by Leena Gillespie
Glossop 17/07/2017
Karon always provides an exceptional service, no detail is too small and she always has a wealth of knowledge for the area or trip we want to undertake. We would always use Karon to plan new adventures where we need a helping hand to understand the best experience available.
Sent by Phil Tranter
Glossop 11/07/2017
I can not thank Karon enough for all her hard work.
This is the second time that we have booked through Karon as her customer service is second to none.
This year, myself and my family had set dates that we could go away. Karon asked where we would like to go and I didn't have a clue. Within hours Karon came back with 4 very good options and from there we fine tuned the perfect package holiday. Karon was always on hand to answer any questions that we had and even gave us other options for the transfers.
Again Karon, thank you so much. You have been brilliant.
Regards,
Phil
Sent by Catherine Pasek
Halifax 21/06/2017
Karon went above and beyond helping and advising me on travel options and arrangements on a recent trip to China and Hong Kong. Nothing was too much trouble. A genuinely caring and professional Travel Counsellor.
Sent by Joanne Ivens
Hyde 21/06/2017
I would have no hesitation recommending Karon. Nothing is too much trouble. She will search and search to find you the holiday you want and even after booking she is always there if you need her. Very professional and her customer service is second to none.
Sent by Geri Coles
Saltash 21/06/2017
Having just returned from Portugal for the first time, I'd really like to recommend this service and in particular Karon Edmunds.
It gave me peace of mind and confidence as I was struggling to accommodate all my families needs.
A friend told me about Travel Counsellors and it was brilliant.
Reliable, friendly and professional, Karon was always at the end of the phone!
We are looking forward to our next holiday soon and will definitely be using Travel Counsellors and Karon for this.
Thank you
Sent by Paul Smith
Glossop 20/06/2017
A massive thank you to Karon for sorting our holiday to disneyland, she took away all the hassle of booking and got us a great price with a great knowledge of the services on offer. The holiday was great with the recommendations and advice provided being really useful plus the added personal touch made everything special. Would definitely recommend Karon if you're think of booking a holiday.
Sent by Brian Carson
Pershore, Worcestershire 08/04/2017
Dear Karon. We have just returned from a wonderful touring holiday in Malaysia. We appreciate the time and trouble you took to get the ininarary right and it certainly was. The travel arrangements worked beautifully (a credit to your local operators) with traiin and private car hire working seamlessly. The hotels were all very good or excellent (but a reminder that in Malaysia, non-smoking rooms shouold be requested if required). A special mention of the staff at The Avillion Hotel in Port Dickson who went out of their way to assist with the "nostalgia" part of our trip. Also of The Lakehouse Hotel in Tana Ratu; this is a wonderful "Arts and Crafts" country mansion located in the Cameron Highlands, with all the charm, and quirks, you might expect. Malaysia is a wonderful country and highly recomended for the landscape, Unesco Heritage towns, beaches and food!
We will remember this holiday for a long time but will be coming back to you for our next adventure shortly. Many, many thanks,
Brian
Sent by Emma Blake
Hadfield 28/03/2017
After struggling to find a competitively priced Lapland holiday I contacted Karon who made the whole process really easy! Karon actually found an upgraded log cabin stay for a better price than I'd seen most standard accommodation prices. I'm really pleased with the service, Karon is helpful, knowledgeable and friendly!
Sent by Bev Dixon
Charlesworth 27/03/2017
Thank you so much for arranging our beautiful city break ito Amsterdam. We didn't have to do anything. It was all booked by Karon we just had to arrive at the airport. Even the car parking was arranged. Thank you for a totally stress free break. Already looking for our next city break!
Sent by Bernadette Mulligan
Bolton 23/03/2017
As always Karon selected a fabulous hotel in a great location. Karon booked some amazing trips to see the Northern Lights, glaciers and the Northern circle - if you want an adventure in Iceland I would definitely recommend Karon
Sent by Lisa Parr
Wigan 23/03/2017
I always use Karon to book my holidays. Service is the best, always knows what I'm looking for. Karon now knows me so well; my tastes, my dislikes, my requirements. Nothing is too much trouble, to even asking colleagues for feedback on restaurants and places to see at any given resorts. Would not book with anyone else but Travel Counsellors.
Sent by Edward McGrath
Hitchin 23/03/2017
Very helpful from my first enquiry all the way through to my final decision of where to go, thanks again for all your help, will definitely be returning as a customer
Sent by Jennifer Featherson
Glossop 23/03/2017
Karon took my vague brief and helped us to find the perfect holiday destination, going out of her way to find answers to our questions. It's such a stress free way to book a trip, I can't recommend Karon and Travel Counsellors enough. Fifteen weeks and counting...
Sent by Sharon Lloyd
Chessington 23/03/2017
Karon really listened to our needs and our budget. She has booked our holidays in the past and we will use her in the future :-)
Sent by Janette Barton
Great Wolford 22/02/2017
Karon did a brilliant job of organising my trip to Australia and New Zealand. There were lots of flights and transfers and everything went smoothly. Before the trip she took a lot of time to answer my queries and concerns and she never failed to deal with my enquiries promptly - if I couldn't reach her straight away her calls back were almost immediate. It's so good to know that there is someone who will be reliable and do a good job when you want to sort out a trip.
Sent by Julie Holt
Glossop 08/02/2017
Karon , was so easy to deal with. Interepreted our brief perfectly, presented us with 6 options (so plenty of choice) and we're all booked in a matter of days and raring to go. Cannot recommend Karon highly enough
Sent by Joanne Ivens
Manchester 12/01/2017
Karon is fantastic . Nothing is ever too much trouble
Sent by Sam Hanley
Derbyshire 12/01/2017
Always helpful responds in a timely manner professional and friendly
Sent by Gwen Osbaldeston
Glossop 12/01/2017
Exceptional service! This was recommended to me by a friend
Sent by Jill Kelly
Derbyshire 12/01/2017
Karon is super efficient ! Use her services frequently and she's always on the ball
Sent by Linda Bannister
Wigan 12/01/2017
I was given Karon's name by a friend and I have to say I was so glad as talking to Karon about how my husband and I had not been abroad in a long while and I didn't no where to begin. Karon has given us peace of mind and we are looking forward to our trip .It seemed like nothing was to much trouble for her I asked questions and she replied within minutes. A big thank you to Karon.
Sent by L Gillespie
Glossop 12/01/2017
Karon is always great, this is the second trip we have booked with her and she's always really helpful especially in helping us choose the right package for our holiday
Sent by Sonia Habgood
Glossop 12/01/2017
Karon has done an excellent job again at finding our summer holiday for us. She is so good I have been recommending her to friends and family
Sent by Tracy Thornton
Wigan 12/01/2017
This is the 2nd time i have used Karon from Travel counsellors for my holidays, I find Karon very supportive and helpful and has lots of information to hand or if she hasn't got it to hand she will go away and find it out for me very quickly
Sent by Tracey Moore
Glossop 12/01/2017
Fabulous service. I've been very impressed and have already recommended to several people. Will definitely use again and again
Sent by Brian Carson
Pershore 22/11/2016
Patient, flexible and well informed. I am looking forward to a great holiday.
Sent by Jill Wood
Charlesworth 12/09/2016
Karen was friendly, knowledgable, efficient and professional. She presented me with a range of holiday options meeting my search criteria (I'm quite fussy) and then once the holiday was chosen she set about making my holiday as smooth and seemless and stress-free as possible. Will definitely use again and would highly recommend. Thank you.
Sent by Tracey Thornton
Westhoughton/Bolton 11/09/2016
I would reccommend Karen to anyone. She helped me with booking my honeymoon and if it wasnt for Karen I dont think i would have chosen the hotel we stayed in and we had a fantastic time.
Karen was very patient with me and gave me lots of ideas
Sent by Luke Rodwell
London 29/07/2016
I always make use of Karon's first class travel support when planning my holidays - it saves so much time and Karon always comes up with such interesting options. Her planning of our honeymoon was particularly amazing! If you want hassle free, personalised travel service then I could not recommend Karon highly enough.
Sent by Clare Jones
Glossop 26/07/2016
Karon has been very helpful and patient, nothing has been too much trouble. I would highly recommend Karon without hesitation.
Sent by Joanne Nickson
Saltash 26/07/2016
Efficient communication and a wide range of options to meet my required specifications for a perfect holiday.
Sent by Chris Fletcher
Weston super mare 25/05/2016
We have used Karon for our holidays for a number of years now. Nothing ever seems to much trouble. And she always has the best advice for you almost instantly. She is obviously passionate about her job and she genuinely loves to help people .we would not go anywhere else.??
Sent by Leena Gillespie
Glossop 25/05/2016
Karon was absolutely fantastic, from the minute I contacted her to book the trip to the point when we departed. We booked a family trip to Lapland with her and through the whole process she understood how important the trip was for us. she organised all the travel and accommodation as well as checking in, printing tickets etc. On the week before travel she dropped off a pack with all our information and tickets and also a little travel pack for my boy including fun things for him to do on the journey all above and beyond our expectations. She made the whole experience really personal and I would recommend her to anyone wanting a travel experience with all the trimmings!
Sent by Yvonne Vann
Weston Super Mare 07/07/2015
We are The Jolly Dollies Social Network for Widows. Some of our members are at the most vulnerable time of their lives after losing their life partner. To travel alone can be so frightening and daunting, with Karon's help and support our members have found that the stresses and strains of organising holidays have been taken away from them. We can't give Karon enough praise, we find her totally professional and efficient but at the same time very friendly and obliging.
Sent by Chris Fletcher
Weston Super Mare 01/06/2015
We have been booking our holidays home, abroad and mini breaks for the last 3 years plus. I would not book anything without speaking to Karon first. She is amazing at her job and really cares. Plus she gets you the best deal going. In a nutshell. Give Karon a ring before booking anything.
Sent by Bethany O'Toole
Derbyshire 22/04/2015
Karon has taken all the stress out of booking our holidays. She's creative, efficient, friendly and very professional, with a great knowledge of travel. Highly recommended.
Sent by Jacqui Quinton
Burnham-on-Sea 22/04/2015
Karon arranged our flights, taxi, hotel, rail journey and day long tour on a recent break in Florence. We just told her what we wanted and it was done with great professionalism.
She was always available by email or on the phone to chat things over with. Karon doesn't seem to mind how many variations you ask her to look at and is very knowledgeable.
Highly recommended!
Sent by Bethany O'Toole
Derbyshire 22/04/2015
Karon has taken all the stress out of booking our holidays. She's creative, efficient, friendly and very professional, with a great knowledge of travel. Highly recommended.
Sent by Alicia Hall
Glossop 17/02/2015
Karen Edmunds made booking her holiday through her nice and easy. The cost came within our budget and her service is great.
Sent by Gary Woodyatt
Manchester 06/10/2014
Hi Karon, thank you so very much for organizing our weekend away to Marbella to celebrate our 20th wedding anniversary. Everything went like clockwork from the flights, onto the private transfer to the hotel, and the gorgeous hotel itself. A special thanks for the restaurants that you recommended in Orange Square as these provided a most beautiful setting with the best food and wine we have ever tasted. We will definitely be using your services again in the very near future. Once again, THANK YOU. Gary and Jennine Woodyatt.
Sent by Michael Kennedy
Glossop 20/05/2014
Karon from start to finish was professional, experienced, friendly, helpful and reliable throughout the whole process. I cannot recommend her highly enough. I had spent several hours trying to sort out my family holiday myself and to be honest it was a complete pain and I really didn’t have the time it needed spending on it in order to get the holiday my family wanted. Once I contacted Karon with my requirements within hours she pretty much matched exactly what we wanted and with several options and within 24-hours the holiday was booked, now that’s what I call service. Thank you Karon and rest assured any further travel plans you will be my first port of call.
Sent by Ann Price
Glossop 08/05/2014
Super service, very helpful, would recommend.
Sent by paula malone
Glosop 02/04/2014
We would recommend Karon. Karon was always on hand to help us with all our enquiries and worked hard to secure our family holiday, which wasn't easy at times when you are trying to please a big party! Many thanks Karon.
Sent by Samantha Campbell
Glossop 05/03/2014
I can't speak highly enough of Karon's efforts to find a holiday to suit our requirements. Thank you.
Sent by Rebecca Whitmore
Manchester 04/02/2014
Karon has been fantastic when providing advice and recommendations on some brilliant holidays to date. Arranging our holidays both short and long haul with absolute competence. I just love the finer details like baggage tags which are ready completed, the post card which is on the door step upon our return and just knowing that she is one text, email or call away if we encounter any issues. Karon was recommended to us by a good friend and will be sure to pass on her details as the perfect one stop shop for a holiday!
Sent by Chris Fletcher
Weston super mare 31/01/2014
We would not book a holiday with anybody other than Karen. She is just brilliant at her job, and cares so much to get things just right for you.
Sent by Lisa Parr
Wigan 08/01/2014
Hi just a quick thank you Karon. Once again with your help and expertise I have a fab holiday to look forward to in New York. For anyone wishing to use Travel Counsellors, Karon has arranged a number of holidays for me Mauritius, Mexico, Florida and more. She takes the time to get to know her clients and suggests the places and hotels to suit their taste. I have yet to be disappointed, and I have to be the fussiest person going! I want good hotels in great locations at a good price. But most of all good service is my upmost priority. I can truly say both before and after I have paid my monies the service Karon provides for her customers is of the highest standard. Thanks Karon for my wonderful holidays (oh and where am I going in the summer? ha ha)
Sent by PETER CHADWICK
ASHBY DE LA ZOUCH 29/11/2013
Again, Karon Edmunds has been superb in arranging our trip to New England next Autumn. Her understanding of our personal preferences and requirements, and her painstaking attention to the detail is very re-assuring. We wouldn't travel without her!
Sent by Paul Johnson
Manchester 20/09/2013
If you want a quick easy to book and enjoyable holiday look no further.
Sent by L Wyer
Manchester 12/07/2013
I had been looking on the internet for a 10 day holiday for a couple of days - I couldn't find anything suitable and thought I'd looked everywhere. I asked Karon if she could find anything and she came up with about 6 options that I hadn't been able to find myself. I ended up booking one of them and am really looking forward to the holiday.
Sent by Adam Mayes
London 10/06/2013
I would like to fully recommend Karon's service. She has advised me in the past and is someone that definitely goes the extra mile. I will certainly call on her again when I travel next.
Sent by Kim Reeves
Manchester 27/05/2013
Fabulous service, patient, efficient and very helpful! Thanks Karon
Sent by Sonia Habgood
Glossop 27/05/2013
Karon came up with a holiday for us very quickly and suggested alternatives too. We are really pleased with her efficient and friendly approach to planning our holiday and are looking forward to our visit to Italy in October. Thank you!
Sent by Ashley Douglas
Scotland 27/05/2013
Karon was really helpful with my travel arrangements. I explained what I would like in a holiday package and Karon came back to me with a brochure of everything I requested. She provided personal friendly service better than sitting for 2 or 3 hours in a travel agents.
Sent by Angela Dainty
Manchester 01/05/2013
I have used a lot of travel agencies over the years but Karon is by far over and above anyone I have ever come into contact with. Nothing is too much trouble for her and with my job I don’t have much time to look into things. With Karon I don’t have to worry as she takes all the stress out of booking a holiday. I’d just like to say a BIG THANKYOU!
Sent by A Slater
Leicestershire 01/05/2013
Karon gave excellent advice and help in booking our holiday. She took care of all the details and kept us informed at all times. We would certainly have no hesitation in recommending her
Sent by Sonia Habgood
Glossop 01/05/2013
Karon came up with a holiday for us very quickly and suggested alternatives too. We are really pleased with her efficient and friendly approach to planning our holiday and are looking forward to our visit to Italy in October. Thank you!
Sent by Jason Taylor
Uphill 20/03/2013
This is a very simple thing to write, Karen is fantastic. We use her and keep on using her as she will always deliver. Karen puts the individual care and attention back into travel. Even if you find a great deal by yourself always check with Karen as she will often match or improve on it. Quite simply one of life's superstars.
Sent by Ruth Mort
Leigh 15/03/2013
Karon was extremely professional, kind, intuitive and completely reliable! I am really looking forward to my holiday in Cyprus and I would recommend Karon to all my family and friends!
Sent by Mark Davey
Leeds 04/03/2013
We would like to say a huge thank you for everything you have done for us. Unbelievably it is just over a year ago that we met you in Manchester at Destinations travel show and then started to organise our trip to Sri Lanka. From the beginning you were extremely helpful and although I seem to remember we bombarded you with questions at the start, nothing seemed too much trouble to you and you provided us with lots of information that helped us decide on our itinerary.
The honeymoon itself was fantastic. Sri Lanka is a wonderful country with a huge variety of wildlife, culture, superb food and friendly locals. The only small complaint we had was regarding the extras that we were supposed to receive due to us being on honeymoon.
When we raised this issue and were unimpressed with the first response from the operator you took it it upon yourself to do some research to find out what we missed out on and to respond on our behalf. We believe without this added help, it would have been left at that but thanks to you we received some compensation and an apology for which we are very grateful.
Your standard of customer service was and still is exemplary and we will recommend you to anyone looking to book a similar trip (and when we come to think about our next big holiday!)
Sent by chris fletcher
weston super mare 13/02/2013
The service and advice we have had fom Karen has been superb. She has a great deal of knowledge and nothing is too much of a problem for her. Any questions we had were dealt with very quickly. It is a total pleasure talking to Karen and will not hesitate to ring her again for future holidays.
Sent by Amanda Glanfield
Glossop 13/02/2013
I asked Karon to look around for holidays for our family. I love going on holiday but do not enjoy the looking and booking. Karon scouted around with all of our ideas and came back with options for our week away, eventually we came across something perfect for us all so Karon came up with a package for us, affordable and cheaper than the price we could find had we booked the holiday ourselves. The best part for me is that I don't have to book flights, hire car etc. as this is all done for you, so all we have to do is sign and pay thanks Karon. Perfect and it takes the hassle away from me. Usually we book our holidays on the last minute like everybody too busy to look around. We are looking forward to our holiday and booking with you again for our skiing holiday.
Sent by Paul Derbyshire
Failsworth Manchester 30/08/2012
Karen found my family a fantastic holiday in Majorca and already looking to book next years holiday with her ! Really competitive pricing and extremely helpful in all aspects of the holiday.
We have recommend Karen to all our friends.
Sent by Lee Barry
Manchester 03/08/2012
I can't fault the service provided by Karon. The level of engagement was just right, she identified plenty of options, her responses were always prompt and she gave gentle reminders which I needed and appreciated
Sent by Magda Page
Manchester 31/07/2012
Karon is amazing-so amenable and there was never any hint of a hard sell. She came highly recommended by a friend and just went out of her way to ensure we got the right holiday even when we changed our minds about our travel date. The service she provides is second to none-where else would a travel consultant provide a list of baby food brands available at the destination? Fab!
Sent by Roy McDougall
Edinburgh 30/07/2012
Fantastic service. Karon made it so easy. We sat back and she did all the hard work. Perfect!!
Sent by Sarah
Leicestershire 17/07/2012
Karon was patient & helpful whilst planning our holiday for our family - a difficult group including an adult wheelchair user and 'children' aged 17 & 22. She came up with an excellent holiday travelling in the States with wheelchair accessible hotel rooms, a car with hand controls & suggestions about attractions to visit. Karon quelled our pre-travel panics & dealt with a small crisis while we were away. We will be back for more.
Sent by angela dainty
swinton 10/07/2012
karon definately went the xtra mile when finding our holiday for us nothing was to much trouble and replied to questions within hours.It made it so easy for us and took all the stress away from me her personal service was amazing i go on holiday alot and i will be booking every holiday through karon. it is rare of people these days to give that personal touch that makes so much of a difference.
Once again I thank you Karon
Sent by Caryn Clarke
Manchester 27/06/2012
Friendly and effecient without being pushy
Sent by Mark Davey
Leeds 17/06/2012
Karon has been absolutely fantastic with organising our honeymoon. We made several requests to make sure that we were happy with every single detail (including changing dates, trips and hotels) before we booked it. Karon was very patient and efficient in dealing with and responding to all these requests. The personal service was so much better than the package experience you get from larger travel companies - we can't wait to go!
Sent by Alison Entwistle
Bolton 06/03/2012
I received a friendly and professional level
Of service from Karon and would definitely recommend
Her to my friends and family. I will be using her for my future
Holidays and would like to thank her for delivering such a good
Service.
Sent by Angela Rodwell
Glasgow 09/02/2012
Karon was absolutely fantastic!! She was very quick to answer my email and to provide me with a good number of quality holiday options. In addition to that booking with her meant we also saved money!!! I highly recommend her service, it takes the hassle out of booking a holiday!
Sent by Alan Davidson
Manchester 20/10/2011
Thanks very much Karon for the help and support you have provided in choosing
our excellent holiday we had in MexicoOctober 2011
The hotel and service at the Excellence Playa Mujures was first class and would recommend this hotel to anyone.
We would not hestiate to book with Travel Counsellors again.
Much appreciated.
Regards
Alan
Sent by Emma Holt
Manchester 20/10/2011
Karon took away all the hassle and stress of booking our honeymoon and was so patient with us. The whole experience was so easy because Karon was so helpful and took a real interest in our wedding and honeymoon to ensure we got the best deal and the perfect holiday .I would like to take this opportunity to thank Karon for her friendly and personal service and the time that she put into finding us our dream honeymoon. I honestly can’t thank Karon enough for all her your effort.
Thanks again!
Sent by Julie Lunan
Leyland 18/10/2011
Karon was really quick to give me 3 recommended options to meet my requirements for a 2 week summer holiday that gave us easy access to snorkeling. My son who is 6 had rated seeing fish in the sea as being the number 1 criteria and Karon found some great hotels including one with private beach for snorkeling and kids club. Karon put my mind at rest with all sorts of queries by dealing direct with the hotel and providing me with testimonials from other people who had stayed there. So we're off to the Hilton Sharks Bay hotel in Sharm and are confident we've got a great value for money too.
Sent by Kerrie Bellis
Leigh 16/10/2011
I used to work with Karon and when she left to work back in the travel industry I had no hesitation in asking her to book my holiday as I knew she was professional, thorough and her customer service was outstanding and caring.
My family (11 of us) and I live far apart so we all wanted to go away together for a week in half term so my nephew could come in the school holidays. Karon was fantastic, she asked us what we were looking for and packaged it up so we were protected and got a really good deal. Karon even went as far as asking the owner of the villa to cover the pond up as we have small children she thought of everything.
Karon posted everything out to my family but saw me personally to check all was ok. Thank you again you were a star xx
Sent by Luke Rodwell
Edinburgh 31/08/2011
Karon has helped with my holiday requirements for many years and I have been very impressed with the level of service, range of options and prices she delivers. Karon is very knowledgeable about all aspects of travel and provides a personal, bespoke service. It is refreshing to deal with someone who always does what they say they will and exceeds expectations. We are now also working with Karon on our business travel requirements for Talent Focus Limited.
Sent by Stevie Carden
Glasgow 14/07/2011
I had just found out from work I could get a week's holiday from the 30th July 2011, with prices through the roof at this time! I had spent days in and out of travel agents and on internet sites and had no luck finding a cheap package holiday. When I had just about given up, I came across the Travel Counsellor's website and contacted Karon. With utter amazement Karon found me an amazing holiday at the ideal time and well within my budget! Not only that, she was an absolute pleasure to deal with, listened to what I was looking for and went off searching! Karon goes that extra mile; I will use her year on year in future! Thank you once again.
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This October I was extremely fortunate to visit Canada with 23 other Travel Counsellors. Canada has always been on my bucket list and this this trip was amazing.
Our base for the first four nights was the Rosedale on Robson Suites. Perfectly located in this beautiful city where nothing is too far away. Being October we had the pleasure of seeing the city as all the colours were changing. Vancou
In April I visited Disneyland Paris for the first time. Having sold it since launch day 25 years ago I have never been, even though I have been to Florida 3 times! So I was really interested to see how it compared to America.
I traveled with my 10-year-old son and 2-year-old daughter along with my niece who is 20. We flew into Charles de Gaulle and jumped on the Magic Shuttle transfer bus that we
I have recently returned from a week’s skiing in St Anton, Austria with 2 other families, 6 adults and 5 kids ages ranging from 20 months to 10 years. All with various abilities, 3 adults with a dozen weeks' skiing before to some on only their 2nd week skiing.
Our accommodation, the Chalet Pepi Gabl, was situated right next door to the Nasserein gondola and the kids' ski schools, could not be
Earlier this year my husband and I decided to have a weekend away without the kids. Looking through our diaries we were left with a weekend early December so where to go that offered a bit of sunshine and a bit to do. Madeira won. We had visited before 12 years before and were looking forward to seeing in the winter rather than summer.
A four hour flight from the UK we arrived mid-afternoon on th
I have returned from another massively motivational weekend on my sixth Travel Counsellors Conference and wanted to share my experience.
To those who see the pictures on my Facebook page this weekend it can come across as a big jolly, with gala dinners, famous speakers such as Vernon Kay and Dame Kelly Holmes, top acts with Jack Whiteall, Laura Wright and Ronan Keating but this is just one side
TOP TEN TIPS for avoiding additional stress at your airport during peak travel
1. Long Haul - get there a minimum of 3.5 hours before
2. Short Haul - get there a minimum of 2.5 hours before
3. Check in online 24 hours prior to departure and print off your boarding passes
4. Set off from home earlier - no one can predict the traffic
5. Arrange parking for the Meet and Greet (nea
This was my very first visit to the Indian Ocean. Flying from Manchester via Dubai with Emirates the journey was extremely comfortable, also gives you the opportunity to add Dubai into your trip. I had the opportunity to experience Emirates Business Class facilities along with their Economy. Plenty of entertainment, service and comfort in both, but you truly feel spoiled in Business Class. Take a
You don’t want to stop travelling overseas just because you now have children and what’s more, you still want quality accommodation, great facilities and a little time for yourselves to relax. Great kids’ entertainment and occasional supervision for your children can be important. Plus top tips on how to avoid the having a stressful journey with the kids.
1. Pace yourself. Go with the flow and
If somebody came along and gave you 30 hours of spare time, what would you do with it?
Spend more time with the kids? Make a dent in that redecorating job you’ve been putting off for weeks? A bit of ‘you’ time in the garden, with a good book and a glass of wine? Some research?
Ok, maybe not the last one – but recent findings from Club Med suggest that the average UK holidaymaker is spending
In August 2014 we took a family holiday to Mayrhofen in Austria. There was myself, my husband, our 8 year old and my mother who is 64. What a great place for all ages.
Mayrhofen is situated in the Tyrol region between Innsbruck and Salzburg. A small town with plenty of options to eat out, restaurants, cafes and bakeries are in abundance. There is one cable car and one gondola in the town that s
I have just returned from a fantastic, fun-packed weekend in New York and want to share with you my experience.
Flying on a Thursday we arrived in the city mid-afternoon. After checking into our hotel, Le Parker Meridien, we ventured out to have a walk around. Walking up past the edge of Central Park we found ourselves at the top of 5th Avenue – a shopper’s paradise, with every designer shop goin
We spent Christmas 2013 in Lapland visiting Santa, a magical experience for the whole family.
Flying out on 21st December early from Manchester airport we arrived in Finland 3 ½ hours later, the descent to the airport was beautiful with all the snow covered trees. The airport is only small so the whole process from disembarking the aircraft to collecting the luggage was only about 30 minutes. L
On the 27th July myself, my husband and seven year old son flew out to the Algarve to meet up with my brother and his family who had flown over from Edinburgh. We collected a car each from the airport and headed off to our villa for the week.
We stayed in the Villa Formasa in Almancil. It was a three bedroom private villa with a secluded private pool, only a 15 minute drive from the airport. Ne
We spent a week at the Hotel Schweizerhof in St. Anton in January 2013. This hotel really does deliver excellent customer service. On arrival we were welcomed with a hearty lunch then taken to the local ski equipment shop to sort out skis and boots. Lift passes are ready waiting to be collected at reception.
That evening we were welcomed by all the heads of areas from kitchen to childcare, ski
I visited Northumberland with my family for the first time in October half term. What a beautiful part of the country. We stayed in the lovely fishing village of Seahouses, in a converted grain barn cottage.
Seahouses is a large village with a great little centre, offering a good range of shops to keep you stocked up, as well as a few restaurants. As you would expect fish and chips features hig
I have been to Edinburgh many times and it is my favourite city in the UK. It’s a vibrant city with so much to do and so much history. The fact that the city is so close to the nearby countryside means there is plenty for people to do in the great outdoors as well!
Right in the heart of the city, just a mile from Edinburgh Castle, is Arthurs Seat where you can enjoy a fantastic walk with magnif
I visited Australia for the second time in 3 year for New Year 2011. I travelled with my husband and 4 year old son. Despite a 5 hour layover in Hong Kong the flights both ways were relatively pain free. There’s plenty on the entertainment channels to keep everyone happy and we were lucky that my son is quite happy to sleep when told and given an eye mask & music to listen to!
We were based at
In August 2011 my husband, 5 year old and myself visited the Northwest Coast of Scotland along with other members of our extended family. This was an area that my husband’s family went most years during his childhood.
Not much has changed in that time, the area is very remote and absolutely stunning. I was amazed by the spectacular scenery and beautiful beaches.
We stayed for a week in a sel
On the 21st May 2012 my husband, 5 year old son and I flew to Florida for a 2 centre holiday. This was the 3rd time I have been, the last time in 1999 so I was keen to show it off to my family.
It took me sometime to persuade my husband to go as he knew it would be such a jam packed holiday but I managed to persuade him by doing a 2 centre with 10 nights in Orlando doing all the parks then 7 ni
This is the second time I have visited Harthill Hall and it was just as good as the first time. Situated between Bakewell and Matlock Bath and surrounded by beautiful countryside, it really does offer something for everyone.
Accommodation can cater from two people in Henry’s Haunt up to 18 people in The Manor House, many have their own hot tubs, private gardens and BBQ area. They are all fully
I have been lucky enough to visit South Africa three times over the past 13 years. My first trip was in 1998 where I flew into Johannesburg for a five5 day safari of The Kruger National Park. This was an amazing trip where the scenery alone was enough to blow your mind, let alone when you finally get to the park and all the wonderful animals close up. I was very lucky and got to see all of the big
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