Karon Edmunds

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Mauritius
Sri Lanka
Vietnam

I'm based in

Glossop

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It's Nice To Meet You

Hello, my name is Karon, I live in Glossop, Derbyshire with my husband, and 2 children aged 19 and 11, 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 30 years’ experience in the travel industry looking after a vast variety of trips. 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 Zoom 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

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Why Skiing Makes the Perfect Family Holiday

Italy

Ski

Families

Austria

France

Why Skiing Makes the Perfect Family Holiday

I recently went to Meribel for a ski holiday taking my 11 year old for her first time skiing. We went during the Easter holidays and had good snow conditions along with soaring temperatures so had the best of both worlds. There is something very special about a family ski holiday. Crisp mountain air, rosy cheeks, hot chocolate stops, and that unique mix of excitement and togetherness that you ju

21 May 2026 4   min read

Captivating Canada

Captivating Canada

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

31 Oct 2017 5   min read

The French Mickey

The French Mickey

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

09 Aug 2017 4   min read

Family Skiing Fun

Family Skiing Fun

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

21 Feb 2017 3   min read

Winter sun in Funchal

Winter sun in Funchal

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

07 Dec 2016 3   min read

Dame Kelly Holmes and a Portaloo – Travel Counsellors Conference 2016

Dame Kelly Holmes and a Portaloo – Travel Counsellors Conference 2016

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

06 Dec 2016 4   min read

Start your journey stress free........

Start your journey stress free........

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

03 Aug 2016 1   min read

Mauritius - a hidden treasure

Mauritius - a hidden treasure

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

25 May 2016 4   min read

Tips on Family Friendly Travel

Tips on Family Friendly Travel

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

29 Apr 2015 3   min read

If somebody came along and gave you 30 hours of spare time, what would you do with it?

If somebody came along and gave you 30 hours of spare time, what would you do with it?

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

09 Dec 2014 1   min read

Austria for All

Austria for All

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

25 Sept 2014 3   min read

NEW YORK NEW YORK

NEW YORK NEW YORK

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

11 Jun 2014 4   min read

Lapland for Christmas

Lapland for Christmas

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

13 Jan 2014 3   min read

Private Villa with pool in The Algarve

Private Villa with pool in The Algarve

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

13 Aug 2013 2   min read

Amazing Austria - St. Anton

Amazing Austria - St. Anton

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

05 Feb 2013 3   min read

Northumberland Coast

Northumberland Coast

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

07 Nov 2012 2   min read

Enchanting Edinburgh

Enchanting Edinburgh

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

07 Sept 2012 3   min read

Awesome Australia

Awesome Australia

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

14 Jun 2012 3   min read

Spectacular Scotland

Spectacular Scotland

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

13 Jun 2012 2   min read

FLORIDA FUN!!

FLORIDA FUN!!

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

12 Jun 2012 4   min read

Harthill Hall, Peak District

Harthill Hall, Peak District

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

02 May 2012 2   min read

Stunning South Africa

Stunning South Africa

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

08 Sept 2011 4   min read

What my customers say

I have recommended Karon to a number of friends, who have gone on to book trips with her - Thank You

G Jazmik

Glossop

Great communication makes the experience of booking a holiday fuss free. Karon is fab!

J Horlock

Glossop

I would definitely recommend Karon to friends and family and over the last few years have recommended her twice.

L Gillespie

Dublin

Incredible service by and incredible agent who never lets me down

M Kennedy

Glossop

Karon is wonderful - always helpful, patient and gives great advice on holidays. I have already recommended her!

H Powell

Glossop

Always very helpful and professional making travelling solo so easy.

J Garside

Glossop

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!

Stacey Kirkpatrick

Manchester

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!!!

Debbie Keelan

Glossop

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.

Jonathan Clarke

Derbyshire

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

Amanda Glanfield

Glossop

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.

Harriett Powell

Glossop

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.

Jenny Worsdale

Glossop

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

Jennifer Featherston

Manchester

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.

Brian Carson

Pershore

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.

Janice Unsworth

Salford

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.

Jill Wood

Charlesworth

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

Jill Wood

Charlesworth

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.

Leena Gillespie

Glossop

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

Phil Tranter

Glossop

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.

Catherine Pasek

Halifax

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.

Joanne Ivens

Hyde

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

Geri Coles

Saltash

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.

Paul Smith

Glossop

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

Brian Carson

Pershore, Worcestershire

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!

Emma Blake

Hadfield

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!

Bev Dixon

Charlesworth

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

Bernadette Mulligan

Bolton

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.

Lisa Parr

Wigan

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

Edward McGrath

Hitchin

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...

Jennifer Featherson

Glossop

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