Kate Willimer

My expertise

Maldives
Indian Ocean
Malta
Thailand
Europe
Family Adventures
Families
Multi-Generational Travel

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Bourne

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Luxury, tailor-made holidays designed exclusively for you.

Hello, I'm Kate and it is lovely to meet you!

I create bespoke, tailor-made holidays and luxury travel experiences that are designed entirely around you. Whether you are planning a special family holiday, a romantic escape or a once in a lifetime adventure, my role is to take away the stress and bring the excitement back into planning your trip.

I know how precious your time is and how overwhelming it can feel to compare destinations, cruise, flights, hotels and reviews. As your personal travel consultant, I do all of that for you. I take a consultative approach - I listen, ask questions and get to know you and your travel companions so I can understand what really matters to you. If I understand you, I can understand the holiday you are dreaming of.

Using specialist travel technology and a wealth of first hand experience, I design bespoke itineraries that fit your style and your budget - from wonderful beach holidays and multi centre adventures to European city breaks and long haul escapes. If your wish list feels complex or everyone wants something different, I will bring it all together in one seamless trip so you can simply look forward to going away.

What you can expect when you book with me

• Flexible appointments at a time that suits you - in person if you are local, via video or just an old fashioned call if you prefer.
• Excellent financial protection for your holiday bookings, giving you complete peace of mind from the moment you confirm.
• Support every step of the way, from the first conversation until you arrive home, with 24/7 assistance while you are away should you need it.

A little about me

I live in South Lincolnshire, close to Stamford with my husband and our two teenage kids, and travel is very much at the heart of our family life. Together we have recently explored the Maldives, Bangkok, Singapore, Koh Samui, the Greek Islands, Croatia the beautiful cities of San Sebatian, Porto, New York, Budapest, Seville, Florence, Sorrento, Taormino and Dubrovnik as well as enjoying plenty of UK weekends away.

Over the years I have been fortunate to travel widely - multiple trips to the Caribbean, as well as Sri Lanka, Thailand, Miami and the Florida Keys, Bali, Monte Carlo, Disneyland Paris and many other European cities and beach destinations. This first hand knowledge means I can offer honest, practical advice on everything from the best family friendly hotels to special occasion luxury resorts.

If you are starting to think about your next holiday, i would love to help you bring it to life.

I look forward to getting to know you and creating a holiday you will always remember.

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Explore my guides and blogs

Discover Koh Samui - A Thai Island Escape Made For Families

Discover Koh Samui - A Thai Island Escape Made For Families

Thailand has a way of getting under your skin: the smiles, the scents from sizzling street food, the golden temples glowing at sunset. If you are dreaming of a family adventure that combines culture, beach time and a real sense of being away, Koh Samui paired with a short stay in Bangkok is a fantastic option. This guide walks you through: when to go, how to pair Bangkok and Koh Samui, which part

18 May 2026 5   min read

Why April, May and Early June Might Just Be the Best Time To Visit The Caribbean

Why April, May and Early June Might Just Be the Best Time To Visit The Caribbean

If you’ve ever looked at Caribbean holidays and thought, “Hmm, looks pricey…”, this one is for you. April, May and early June are often considered the Caribbean’s golden shoulder season - the sweet spot between peak season prices and summer’s higher hurricane risk. The sun is still shining, the sea is still warm, and the vibe is… well, very Caribbean, just with fewer people fighting you for a sun

05 Mar 2026 5   min read

Vietnam Unveiled: One Inspiring Holiday, Endless Possibilities

Vietnam Unveiled: One Inspiring Holiday, Endless Possibilities

When my clients returned from Vietnam (with a Singapore stopover), their gratitude and energy were truly infectious. They described a journey filled with contrasts: serene mornings and heady nightlife, ancient temples and modern skylines, all stitched together by seamless arrangements, warm hospitality, and just a dash of adventure. If you’re seeking a journey that transcends the ordinary, here’s

08 Dec 2025 5   min read

New to cruise? So was I - Here's what I learned on my first sailing

New to cruise? So was I - Here's what I learned on my first sailing

Until recently I was firmly in the ‘cruising isn’t for me’ camp. I pictured ships as floating resorts packed to the rafters with people, rigid dining times, fancy pants dress codes and not enough freedom – being ‘stuck’ on a ship with nowhere to go. I just wasn’t sure it was my kind of holiday. That was before I sailed on Norwegian Aqua in March. I wasn’t with my family, I spent three nights with

09 May 2025 5   min read

Discover the Magic of River Cruising with AmaWaterways

Discover the Magic of River Cruising with AmaWaterways

I was recently lucky enough to embark on a River Cruise with AmaWaterways, alongside some of my fellow Travel Counsellors. And let me tell you—it was a game changer! If you've never considered a river cruise before, now is the time. It’s one of the most relaxing, immersive, and hassle-free ways to explore multiple destinations in style. Here’s why: * Unpack Once, Explore More – Your floating bou

31 Mar 2025 5   min read

A Magical Family Getaway – Discovering Malta in October

A Magical Family Getaway – Discovering Malta in October

Malta in October is a travellers dream. With mild temperatures around 24 degrees it’s the perfect time for a family holiday. In fact Malta enjoys an average of 300+ sunny days a year, making it one of the sunniest countries in Europe. With travel time being just over 3 hours from London it’s perfect for a 7 night break or maybe even a cheeky long weekend when perhaps the annual leave bucket is run

18 Dec 2024 5   min read

Let’s hear it for New York, New York, New York

Let’s hear it for New York, New York, New York

Me, my husband and our 2 kids (14 & 11) arrived in New York on a Saturday morning in early February after a Virgin flight with a super crew on board. We travelled from Peterborough on the Thameslink to Heathrow via Farringdon Street which was seamless. We stayed overnight at the Hilton Garden Inn at T3 so we could get to the airport bright and early ready for our 9am flight. Excitement levels we

20 May 2024 5   min read

Family Fun in Budapest Over February Half Term

Family Fun in Budapest Over February Half Term

In February, the four of us travelled to Hungary for some half term fun in Budapest and fun was exactly what we had! The weather was chilly but we as we were lucky enough to enjoy sunshine, it was also very crisp. Here is a little run down of the places that we visited... Home for 4 nights was located right next door to St Stephen’s Basilica, perfectly placed for the many bars, restaurants and ca

14 Dec 2023 5   min read

Greek Island Hopping (with kids...)

Greek Island Hopping (with kids...)

What?? I hear you shout! Well, for full transparency we hopped from one island (Santorini) to another (Naxos) and our kids are 13 and 10 so all in all it was a pretty fuss free experience. Both Santorini and Naxos are part of the Cyclades group of islands which are situated southeast of mainland Greece and north of Crete in the beautiful clear waters of the Aegean sea. Direct flights from the UK

20 Nov 2023 5   min read

What my customers say

Dear Kate, Thank you so much for all your assistance and planning which helped make this one of our best holidays ever. It was an amazing way to celebrate our 55th wedding anniversary. Your 'Welcome to NYC' letter plus all the little welcome touches at the Virgin hotel and the bottle of bubbly on the flight, really helped in making it special - as you said... 'a stay filled with laughter, unforgettable moments and plenty of New York magic'.

Mr and Mrs A

Stamford

Kate was extremely helpful and very patient, nothing was too much trouble for her. I would highly recommend Kate to family and friends.

Mrs H

Stamford

Stress-free travel, expertly handled - thanks to Kate Willimer We’ve always arranged our own travel over the years, but for a milestone birthday this year, we decided to enlist the help of Kate Willimer, and we’re so glad we did. The service was nothing short of exceptional. From our very first conversation, Kate made the entire process seamless. She listened carefully to our requirements, offered thoughtful options, and handled every detail of the booking with professionalism and care. What truly set Kate apart was her attentiveness throughout the journey. She kept us informed of any changes, ensured our transfers ran smoothly, checked in to confirm we’d arrived safely at the hotel, and even followed up to make sure we got home without a hitch. For complete peace of mind and expert planning, I’ll absolutely be using Kate’s services again. She took all the stress out of travel and made the experience truly special.

Mrs J S

Spalding

We would hughly recommend Kate Willimer from Travel Counsellors. We have used her for our last two holidays; the first to Singapore and Thailand and this year, Malaysia and Dubai. Kate has been fantastic at interpreting our ideas and requirements - providing us with lots of quotes which she will frequently adjust for us based on our requests. She is very patient and always makes sure the holiday is in line with our budget. She gets to know us well and also makes suggestions that we wouldn't have thought of. Kate organised every detail of our holiday, including transfers to and from airports and hotels, which are extremely efficient. She also goes above and beyond, leaving little messages at each hotel and arranging upgrades and treats for our wedding anniversary. We also love the Travel Counsellors app, which shows every detail of the itinerary and even notifies us of any flight changes. Kate checks in regularly to ensure that the holiday runs smoothly. We have been reccommending Kate to our friends and will be arranging all of our future holidays with her! Thank you Kate.

Mrs P

Bourne

Apersonal touch managing our entire holiday experience Kate added a personal touch to everything she did for us. With a very vague list of wants/needs Kate was able to short list options from which we eventually chose. Always happy to answer any questions we had Kate would thoroughly research options and provide us with a list of pros/cons to help us decide. Our whole itinerary was prepared and presented to us without us chasing or having to think about it. We weee checked in and Kate provided our relevant paperwork including boarding passes and handwritten baggage labels in a lovely, personalised, wallet. Kate checked in with us during the holiday to ensure we had arrived and tracked our homeward journey. Our first family holiday abroad was a great, hassle free success thanks to Kate!

Mr P

Bourne

Family Holiday in Croatia We used Kate Willimer as our travel counsellor. My husband and I are so busy we just needed a guide,from an expert, of where to go this year! Kate listened to exactly what we were looking for as a family and came up with a few options. We chose a lovely hotel in Croatia, just ouside Split, and had a great time there. Will def use Kate again in the future! And we would also go back to Croatia again!! Thanks Kate! x

Mrs B

Bourne

So pleased with swiftness of replies and incredibly easy communication. Friendly , fast and inspires confidence .

Mrs M

Stamford

We cannot say enough about Kate Willimer, she helped us plan our latest adventure - this time to New Zealand and Singapore. Nothing was too much trouble, every last detail was taken care of, even mid way through our 5 week holiday when one of our flights was cancelled, Kate emailed us to let us know and rearranged our pick up from the airport. We explained to Kate exactly what we wanted and she figured out a way for us to do it. I would not hesitate to use her again for our next adventure. Thanks so much. Date of experience - March 8th 2025

N Bell

Peterborough

Kate was brilliant start to finish. We asked for a quote for a Disneyland trip with the kids and she provided a quick quote with extras and personalised touches that she recommended to make the most of our stay (which we went for and loved) before our trip she gave us every bit of information and detail we needed, We even got a message from her with our room number before we even got there. To top it off the kids got a little pressie to take with them before we went, in the post. Could not recommend enough! Date of experience - April 13th 2025

Mr and Mrs M

Bourne

Highly recommend Kate Willimer to arrange your holiday. Kate Willimer did a superb job of planning and arranging our recent Jamaica holiday. Everything went very smoothly and Kate was available at all times in case of any queries. We would highly recommend Kate for holiday planning. Date of experience - February 23rd 2025

Mr and Mrs W

Bourne

A big shout out to the lovely @kate_travelcounsellor who organised this trip for us. Kate was understanding and really focused on what we wanted. I would highly recommend and will definitely be using her again for future holidays.

Mrs Anon

Watford

The level of detail that you have provided, alongside all the personal touches and expert advice have allowed up to feel fully relaxed and have the most amazing trip. The whole holiday ran smoothly without any hitches thanks to all your organisation. We have had the most memorable holiday, and it has been one of our favourites.

Mrs P

Herts

Thank you sooo much for getting us the best family week in Kos. )I did think we would be in Butlins if it wasn't for you sorting us another hotel asap!!!) Your service and attention to detail was flawless and cannot wait to book our next holiday with you!! Thanks again!!!

Mrs L

Lincs

Kate! Thank you thank you thank you. We've had the absolute best time away! The place itself is so clean, so accommodating and so friendly. Every single person we came across was so attentive to us and our daughter was treated like royalty. Both hotels were incredible for their own reasons, both absolutely perfect for us and what we wanted. The whole process was so so smooth (except travelling with a toddler who is tired) but it was as easy as it could be. Honestly can't thank you enough from start to finish of this whole process it's been everything we ever wanted and more. Can't wait to book our future holidays through you! Thank you so much!!

Mrs E

B

Kate is amazing, nothing is too much trouble, we are undertaking a big trip for a number of weeks which is a bit daunting, but Kate talked us through everything and now we are happy and looking forward to our trip without any worries.

Mrs B

Lincs

Kate listened to our requirements, gave us options for our holiday. Calmly did what she said she would do. She was always available to answer any questions and we are very satisfied with the outcome so far.

Mr & Mrs T

Lincs

Kate was helpful, knowledgeable and great at communicating. Highly recommend Kate to help you book any trips.

Mrs Anon

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I have already passed Kate's details on to a colleague who will hopefully be in touch with her enquiry. Kate is extremely knowledgeable and very responsive to messages, I am very happy with my booking and hope to book in the future too.

Ms R

Peterborough

Brilliant, got us out of a total pickle of a hurricane holiday cancellation, remained calm and solution focused, that helped me as I was in huge pain from a knee injury at the time. Massive thanks for sorting it all so quickly.

Ms AW

Peterborough

A complicated set of requirements for our holiday but dealt with efficiently and producing a result higher than our expectations.

MR & Mrs W

Bourne

Kate was amazing helping us find our family holiday, would definitely recommend to anyone looking to book a holiday!!

L L

Market Deeping

Kate has been fab. I was really stressing about my flight and organising everything around it. Sent Kate the details and it was done in a matter of days. Stress gone and now really looking forward too my trip of a lifetime. Highly recommend to take all the worry out of a holiday or flights.

N W

Bourne

Kate has taken the stress away of finding the perfect holiday for myself and my family and dealt with everything herself in a really professional and competent way. She was able to recommend the perfect hotel and destination which met all of our requirements. Thank you Kate!

L R

Peterborough

A lot of work, time and thought has gone into finding the right resorts for our holiday next summer. We know we will enjoy it.

L A

Market Deeping

Great attention to detail, swift and smooth communications, would return for future travels.

M W

Bourne

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Your holiday isn’t just a trip away. It’s a longed-for escape, time to reconnect with loved ones, or a dream adventure you never thought possible. That’s why I take the time to truly get to know you and understand your hopes and expectations, then use my experience, connections and passion for the destination to create a trip that makes those dreams a reality.

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Personalised service. Always

When you plan a holiday with me, you’ll be given my personal mobile number from the very first call. I’ll listen to your thoughts and ideas like I would a friend and arrange accommodation, activities, and flights that are all personalised to you. And I’ll share my personal tips and recommendations, so you can experience the true beauty of each destination.

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I believe your time away should be stress-free, easy, and seamless from start to finish. So, I take care of all the details for you - from ATOL protection, insurance, and flexible payments to access to the myTC app, which keeps everything in one place.

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If the unexpected happens, you can rest easy, knowing that I’ll handle any last-minute changes, flight cancellations, or disruptions before you even pick up the phone. So you always feel happy, carefree, and ready to make the most of every moment.

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