Katie Lomas

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St Ives

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I'm Katie, based in St Ives, Cornwall. I joined Travel Counsellors back in 2006, after 9yrs working for a local independent travel agency. So, you can consider yourself in safe hands as I have been busy creating amazing holidays for my clients for the best part of 30 years! During this time, I have indulged my own passion for travel and can offer first hand personal knowledge of a whole host of popular holiday destinations, including:

THE CARIBBEAN (Barbados, Antigua, St Vincent, St Lucia, Grenada, British Virgin Islands, Cuba, Dom. Republic, Cayman Islands, Bermuda & Mexico/Riviera Maya) - MIDDLE EAST (Dubai, Qatar & Abu Dhabi) - INDIAN OCEAN (Mauritius & the Seychelles) - THE FAR EAST (Malaysia, Thailand & Vietnam) - AFRICA (Morocco and The Gambia) - THE USA (Las Vegas & New Orleans) - EUROPE (Portugal, the Mediterranean, the Canary Islands, Madeira, Malta/Gozo & Iceland) & EAST ASIA (Japan)

Customer service is firmly at the heart of what I do. Your holiday is as important to me as it is to you. I promise you will receive the highest level of personal service & 100% honest/impartial advice when you enquire & book with me. I will always take the time to listen to your personal needs and use this information to craft your perfect holiday.

I offer fully ATOL protected packages & bespoke holidays at a competitive price, with every detail tailored to your needs. I understand that not everyone is free to discuss their travel arrangements during regular office hours. So, I am always happy to offer flexible appointment times to discuss your holiday requirements at a time to suit you.

I have access to Travel Counsellors innovative technology, which along with my destination knowledge helps me to search through hundreds of different flight, accommodation, transfer, and excursion alternatives on your behalf. Why waste your time trawling endless webpages, contact me and outline your preferences and I will be able to recommend the most suitable options for you to consider.

My skill set is very advanced when it comes to crafting complex multi-centre itineraries. I have experience in organising group tours, ocean & river cruises, and independent self-guided itineraries, by road or rail. Perhaps you have always dreamt of travelling around Canada, Australia or New Zealand, or maybe you want to explore Costa Rica, the USA or the Far East but don’t know quite where to start … don’t worry, this is my favourite kind of holiday to design, I would be delighted to assist : )

Give me a call today and let’s see where in the world it takes us!

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Hello Japan!  A Journey Through Culture, Chaos & Calm with Inside Japan Group

Hello Japan! A Journey Through Culture, Chaos & Calm with Inside Japan Group

Tokyo: First Impressions & Zenvibes We kicked things off in Tokyo’s Asakusa district. Where honestly, I was expecting chaos, but instead I found calm. Peaceful streets, a gentle rhythm… totally unexpected vs. my preconception of what the city would feel like. Enter Carlo, our local Insider guide, who showed us the softer, greener side of Tokyo. Think tranquil gardens, sleepy residential alleys

30 Jul 2025 5   min read

Bermuda ...Paradise Found

Bermuda ...Paradise Found

Despite being the oldest British Overseas Territory, Bermuda is often not a destination requested by many UK holiday-makers. Having been invited to experience what this tiny cluster of islands has to offer by the Bermuda Tourist Board, I was keen to see if there was any reason for it being overlooked? I also wanted to see if the rumours were true that Bermudian men only wear shorts!!? With a

24 Sept 2015 6   min read

Vietnam (Part 1) - Saigon City Sights & Mekong Delta Delights

Vietnam (Part 1) - Saigon City Sights & Mekong Delta Delights

Holidays to South East Asia are certainly growing in popularity, so I was thrilled to have the opportunity to visit Vietnam and discover a small slice of what this amazing country has to offer. Our journey began with Emirates Airlines on their A380 from Heathrow, with a welcome upgrade to Business Class on the connection to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon). It was great to stretch out on flat bed se

31 Mar 2014 4   min read

Vietnam (Part 2) - Imperial Hue, Magical Hoi An & Chilled out Da Nang

Vietnam (Part 2) - Imperial Hue, Magical Hoi An & Chilled out Da Nang

Continued from Part one: Our final day in the Mekong started early - at 6am to be precise! It was time to immerse ourselves in the atmosphere of Can Tho Floating market. Here we witnessed the local community going about their daily business, shopping and haggling for fruit, vegetables and other essential supplies. I am glad we set off so early actually as there were lots more tourist boats arou

27 Mar 2014 4   min read

Mexico ... Relaxing in the Sun

Mexico ... Relaxing in the Sun

This year we opted to spend our two weeks in the sunshine at Dreams Riviera Cancun Resort near Puerto Morelos. It proved to be a great choice for all inclusive family fun. We flew with British Airways non-stop from London Gatwick and as Jon had celebrated a special birthday earlier this year we treated ourselves to seats in Premium Economy Class. It’s definitely a more comfortable option and w

24 Nov 2013 4   min read

The Cayman Islands … Paradise with a Sophisticated Twist

The Cayman Islands … Paradise with a Sophisticated Twist

I have travelled extensively throughout the Caribbean within the past seven years both for work and pleasure, but The Cayman Islands was a first and it exceeded my expectations as a fabulous alternative to the more well-known islands. Lying just south of Cuba, the islands of Grand Cayman, Little Cayman and Cayman Brac benefit from tropical weather, accommodation suiting all budgets, plus a wide

17 Jun 2013 4   min read

Iceland - Land of Fire, Ice & The Northern Lights

Iceland - Land of Fire, Ice & The Northern Lights

My husband Jon has had a long standing desire to try and see the Northern Lights. In early December of 2011 that wish finally came true! We flew to Reykjavik for a three night break in the cold and snow (at this time of year dawn breaks at 10.30am and the sun sets at 4pm) so it was a little like being in the twilight zone! We stayed at the Reykjavik Centrum hotel, right in the heart of the down

19 Dec 2011 4   min read

St Vincent - Pure Bliss!

St Vincent - Pure Bliss!

As the weather in the UK changed from autumn to winter it was high time for a family holiday in the sunshine! We have become real Caribbean Junkies over recent years – the warm weather, relaxed atmosphere and of course, the rum punch, are all big selling points! This year we opted to stay at Buccament Bay Resort on the island of St Vincent. The resort opened during summer 2010 and is now fully

28 Nov 2011 4   min read

Morocco - Magical Marrakech

Morocco - Magical Marrakech

I am finding myself being asked regularly these days to recommend slightly more unusual city break destinations. Many people have already visited European cities located closer to home, and are looking for something new and more exotic. So when I was given the chance to experience Marrakech for myself I was keen to find out what this Moroccan city had to offer. We stayed at Club Med La Palmerai

07 Jul 2011 4   min read

British Virgin Islands - The Secret Caribbean

British Virgin Islands - The Secret Caribbean

My journey started with a non-stop flight from Gatwick to Antigua, then an internal flight with LIAT (nicknamed “Leave Island Any Time”) which made a couple of stops en-route to Tortola. Finally, a 40 minute ferry transfer to the island of Virgin Gorda. Make no mistake - these islands are not easy to reach. But although the journey was long, it added to the anticipation that I was going somewhe

15 Dec 2009 4   min read

St Lucia – Laid back Caribbean Vibes

St Lucia – Laid back Caribbean Vibes

St Lucia was a great choice of destination for my family, as the island had something to offer for all of us. I love going somewhere hot in the winter, my husband Jon likes to get out and about and explore, and our daughter Kira is a bit of a waterbabe, so a decent swimming pool is all she asks for! St Lucia delivered all of our wishes and more besides; we had a wonderful holiday here and found

31 Oct 2008 4   min read

What my customers say

Katie has been a fantastic Travel Counsellor for me. Our holiday planning began in 2019 and the holiday finally happened in 2022 after being postponed twice due to COVID. Throughout that time Katie has kept in touch, kept me up to date with all options and has booked - and following researching the best options for our family - changed our departure airport to our benefit. She has organised baby facilities, found out the answers to my numerous questions and all with a smile in her voice and a quick response. My daughter was joining us from a different airport on a later flight which was delayed and then diverted; Katie notified me of this immediately she found out and then kept us both up to date, even making attempts to organise a taxi to bring her to our villa - although it seems taxi firms do not operate after 11 p.m. on Kefalonia! While on holiday I realised a car would benefit us - none to be found on the island by the local rep. - but Katie organised one for us and then extended the booking when I asked her. I honestly cannot praise Katie highly enough. She provides a truly fantastic service. I would not hesitate to recommend her and will definitely be booking my next holiday with her. Thank you Katie! You're awesome!

Anne Tredrea

Camborne

We always feel that we're in safe hands with our travel counsellor (Katie Lomas), the service, personal touch, and tailored experience is second to none!

Kelly Gilmore-Caze

Blaydon-on-Tyne, Tyne and Wear

Katie is very friendly and knowledgeable and has been fantastic in recommending and organising our trip to the USA next year! I will be and have already mentioned her to friends.

Andy Laslett

Southampton, Hampshire

Katie had been recommended to me on more than one occasion. We were extremely happy with the service we received. Katie listened to our requirements and came up with some wonderful choices. From someone who really does not enjoy trawling the internet for holidays, she took the strain and frustration out of it completely and made the whole process easy and enjoyable. We will definitely be using Katie's services from now on and would like to visit some of the other suggestions she made. Thank you Katie for everything...x

Danette Craig

Praze, Cornwall

Fantastic as always - thank you.

Ben Chalwin

St Just, Cornwall

Katie is enormously patient with me, now in my eighties and not as confident as I was. I would (and do) recommend her to my friends and family.

Marilyn Weston

St Ives, Cornwall

We have recommended Katie to many friends/acquaintances. She is brilliant not only from making arrangements but for being available when things go wrong during the holiday. She is a very caring person.

Ken Wilson

St Ives, Cornwall

Katie is very helpful and always a pleasure to deal with.

Nevil Friggens

Reduth, Cornwall

So helpful, a fantastic service! Thank You.

Sarah Stanton-Nadin

Sennen, Cornwall

Just like to thank you very much, as always most helpful and obliging.

Jimmy Cocking

St Ives, Cornwall

A very friendly and helpful person.

Steve Grose

Saltash, Cornwall

I don't know how she does it, but she always manages to find exactly what we want. The world of travel booking is a real mine field. We could be looking for ever and not know what we're doing - but give Katie a couple of days and it's sorted. Full marks !!

Anne Spiers

Pontnewydd, Cwmbran

I never use 10 as it can be confused with zero. Katie is consistently exceptional. Katie is not only excellent in her inter-personal skills but also exceptional in her customer service and her attention to detail quite exquisite.

Mick Brackley

St Ives, Cornwall

Katie is a delight to deal with, professional, knowledgeable, quick to respond and always has a useful insight or tip to pass on. She has a real passion for what she does and thus shows through in her interaction with me.

Susannah Lee

Winchester, Hampshire

Katie has helped my friends and me to plan trips to Morocco, Faro, Lisbon, and various cities in the Netherlands and Belgium. She's super -- list the words that make one a professional and you've got Katie.

Pat Tatspaugh

London

So flexible, patient and knowledgeable. Efficient, thorough and totally reliable.

Paula Tippett

Camborne Science Academy

Katie has been helping me with planning my holidays for more than 10 years. I have always been happy with the hotels she has suggested and booked for me. She is very knowledgeable and informative and I value her suggestions.

Imelda Wray

Rawtenstall, Lancashire

Excellent service from Katie. A delight to speak to & couldn't be more helpful.

Lynne Brereton

Lelant, St Ives, Cornwall

Katie is amazing, we have a stress free holiday because Katie takes care of every detail. Any problems Katie looks into it fairly and sorts it.

Rachel Perkin

Carbis Bay, St Ives, Cornwall

Very helpful and always seamless service.

Gill Horner

Redhill, Surrey

Everything is done with utmost professionalism and all questions answered efficiently. Highly recommended

Raj Patel

New Malden, Surrey

Thought Katie was fab and took time and effort to understand all our families requirements!

Sam Ferrant

London

Katie is excellent. I would thoroughly recommend her to others.

Peter Dundon

Truro, Cornwall

Excellent advice, service & support! Thank you Katie x

Ella Skomra

Birmingham

My first time using Travel Counsellors, but certainly not the last, after trawling the internet unsuccessfully trying to confirm multiple flight connections, I contacted Katie, who in no time at all confirmed flights by phone and email, plus documents and boarding passes were received by post within a few days, Thanks Katie.

Ken Tuck

St Ives, Cornwall

Excellent help on the holiday wanted.

Neil Harrison

Doncaster, South Yorkshire

Katie Lomas has been simply amazing again! In March she organized our trip to the USA which was incredible. We have just booked Thailand & she has catered for our every need. We are so looking forward to our 2020 holiday. Thank you Katie & thank you Travel Counsellors.

Emma Cawley

Carbis Bay, St Ives, Cornwall

The normal excellent service we have always experienced.

Malcolm Pollard

Southampton, Hampshire

Professional, helpful, honest and friendly service. We always recommend Katie to friends and family!

Nicky Harris

Winchester, Hampshire

Always fantastic support and nothing too much trouble.

Pat Stevens

Carbis Bay, St Ives, Cornwall

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