Katie May

My expertise

Adventure Travel
Private Tours
Sustainability
Train Travel
Active Holidays
Safari
Touring
Tailor-made travel

I'm based in

Boston

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Designing better journeys, from easy escapes to epic adventures

Hello, I’m Katie May – your trusted Travel Counsellor, based in the heart of Lincolnshire. Boston is home to me, my husband, our teenage son, a lively dog, and a muddy cob (horse, for anyone not in the know). Life here is full of energy and warmth – and that’s exactly what I bring to every holiday I create: a wholehearted commitment to helping you craft life-long memories.

My passion for travel ignited as a solo adventurer in Australia during my first gap year after school. The travel bug truly took hold during a second gap year post-university, when I embarked on a round-the-world backpacking adventure with my then-boyfriend (now husband): we partied under full moon skies, lived on remote outback cattle stations, soared above the Grand Canyon, and woke to lions’ roars on safari under canvas.

Since then, I’ve snorkelled in the crystal-clear waters of the Maldives, marvelled at the ancient majesty of Machu Picchu, and been immersed in the vibrant culture of India. These, and many more experiences have gifted me memories to last a lifetime and inspired my career helping others do the same. Years with a leading luxury tour operator allowed me to specialise in crafting journeys that truly mean more – from exhilarating ski adventures and sun-drenched Mediterranean escapes, to dreamy winter-sun retreats across the Indian Ocean, Middle East, and Caribbean. Yet, the Seychelles remains a personal favourite: a paradise where those once-in-a-lifetime moments seem effortless, thanks to icing-sugar sands and idyllic lagoons.

As your Travel Counsellor, I’ll guide you towards a Better Journey at every step – whether you’re chasing bucket-list experiences, seeking total relaxation, craving cultural adventures, or longing for meaningful family time. I’ll help you build a holiday that sparks pure joy and creates life-long, joyful memories. My personal service and meticulous planning mean you can truly relax, knowing every detail is in safe hands.

Because I’m a flexible homeworker balancing family (and muddy cob) life, I’m here whenever you need – daytime, evenings, or weekends. Let’s make your next holiday not just a trip, but the first chapter in a story of cherished new memories.

Let’s start planning your Better Journey today. Get in touch, and let’s create life-long memories you’ll treasure forever.

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Explore my guides and blogs

South Africa: A Journey Through KwaZulu-Natal, Culture, Wildlife and Stories

South Africa

Adventure Travel

Private Tours

Sustainability

Safari

Touring

Tailor-made travel

Culture & History

South Africa: A Journey Through KwaZulu-Natal, Culture, Wildlife and Stories

When people dream of South Africa, they often picture incredible wildlife, dramatic landscapes and once-in-a-lifetime safari moments. And while those things absolutely deliver, what I loved most about this trip was discovering the layers in between — the people, the history, the culture and the unexpected experiences that made this journey so memorable.

05 Aug 2026 7   min read

Inside India’s Golden Triangle: Beyond the Taj Mahal & the Pink City

India

Adventure Travel

Private Tours

Sustainability

Groups

Solo Travellers

Active Holidays

Touring

Inside India’s Golden Triangle: Beyond the Taj Mahal & the Pink City

In March 2025 I finally did it: a week exploring India’s famous Golden Triangle. Delhi, Agra and Jaipur had always felt a bit overwhelming on paper, but travelling in a small group with a local guide turned it into one of the most rewarding trips I have ever taken. I went expecting palaces and postcards. I got those in abundance. What surprised me was how many of my favourite memories came from t

05 Jun 2026 6   min read

Share the joy of travel in 2026 & win a luxury day trip for two on the Northern Belle

Share the joy of travel in 2026 & win a luxury day trip for two on the Northern Belle

I am very excited to launch a special referral prize draw for 2026, created as a thank you to those of you who recommend me to your friends, family and colleagues. From now until 31 December 2026, every time you refer a new client to me and they go on to book any holiday, you will receive one entry into a prize draw to win a luxury day trip for two on one of the UK’s most elegant trains, the Nort

02 Jan 2026 5   min read

Vienna’s Christmas Markets: How to Visit a Honeypot Destination Well

Sustainability

Couples

Austria

City Break

River Cruise

Touring

Tailor-made travel

Culture & History

Vienna’s Christmas Markets: How to Visit a Honeypot Destination Well

Let’s be honest from the start: Vienna is not off the beaten track. At Christmas, it’s very much a honeypot destination—famous, busy, and firmly on the festive travel map. But it’s also a city that rewards thoughtful travel. With a bit of intention, you can experience Vienna’s Christmas markets in a way that feels slower, more meaningful, and as sustainable as possible. For me, that means choosin

16 Dec 2025 4   min read

Four of the best tours in Italy, and why I think you should try them

Four of the best tours in Italy, and why I think you should try them

Thinking about a holiday in Italy? Offering value for money, immersive experiences, and an expert guide who speaks the language, as well as a bunch of ready-made travel companions who like the same stuff that you do, escorted touring is one of the best ways to experience this scenic, cultural and historic destination. Here are my top 4 escorted tours and what is so great about them. Secret Lakes

30 Jun 2023 4   min read

My Top 5 Tips for writing your Travel Bucket List

My Top 5 Tips for writing your Travel Bucket List

2020 was a year where much of our planned travel didn’t happen. 2021 feels tentatively optimistic, but the early part of it at least, feels still very uncertain. So it feels like a good time to give some consideration to what is on our travel bucket lists. A bucket list is defined as “a number of experiences or achievements that a person hopes to have or accomplish during their lifetime”. A bu

28 Dec 2020 5   min read

What my customers say

Always 10 out of 10. I will continue to recommend to family and friends

D M

London

Absolutely brilliant service, speedy correspondence and lots of advice, would definitely recommend 😊

Kim S

Kirton

Excellent communication with Katie. Very quick service to book our holiday. Thank you!

Diana T

Exeter

Katie May has just organised a bucket list trip for us to Vietnam early next year. As always, her attention to detail, knowledge and kindness with my never ending questions is second to none. I used to book all my own trips but am now too scared to as she’s so much better at it than me! Thank you Katie!

Jo R

Kent

Katie is brilliant, she is so efficient in dealing with any questions or queries we have. She has booked me many holidays over the last few years, thank you Katie

Alicja Brinkley

Boston

Now that we are comfortably out of champagne withdrawal, I wanted to say a big thank you Katie for everything you did to bring together this girls weekend. Speaking on behalf of a group of seasoned travellers, it was so very nice to have someone else look after all the details 😊We had the best time! The train timing worked almost perfectly (We blame Eurostar and the Chunnel for their issues on the return journey 🤦🏻), the hotel selection was great and the champagne tasting tour was excellent!

Pauline Bohnec

London

She listens closely to our wishes/needs and responds accordingly. She has also been exceptional at taking care of us while on trips and supportive with any issues that came up. We are now routinely booking holidays with Katie based on our experience.

Claire Grimmond

Hampshire

Katie has been incredible. She really listened to our requirements and nothing was a problem. She is super diligent and thoughtful and goes above and beyond to make sure everything is seamless and as stress free as possible. Thank you!

Alexandra Dewar Durie

London

Friendly and helpful

Catherine Clarke

London

Katie is friendly responds rapidly and gives great clear advice , very easy to book !

Sonja Frankowski-Virth

Boston

Always helpful always a positive attitude

Anon ymous

London

Katie is always so helpful and accommodating and always tailors the holiday just the way we like it, I would highly recommend her.

Rachel Fleming

Hertfordshire

Very thoughtful and listens carefully to our preferences

Diana Gomes

London

Katie was extremely helpful with the booking process & information

Suzanne L

Arundel

Katie completely listened to our requirements and matched them perfectly. She gave us enhanced ideas & alternative choices based on the initial requirement, so opened our eyes to other possibilities. We're soo grateful to have had that kind of knowledge & experience to guide to exceed our expectations.

Gillian Blackburn

Yorkshire

We had a great experience working with Katie. She listened to us but also probed around to check she fully understood what kind of holiday suited us best. We made a decision very quickly and she secured a fantastic deal and we were very pleased with the outcome.

Claire Grimmond

Surrey

Katie was great advising places to stay, and sorting out all the logistics in spite of the complications with the Indian visa situation.

Carrie Travers

London

Katie listens to exactly what you want and sets out to find you just that. When there are options she made recommendations which were greatly appreciated.

Rebecca Gardner

Boston

Absolutely amazing personal service- above and beyond any travel agent I have used

Elizabeth Piercey

London

Very efficient and professional service!!

Sean Harvey

Godalming

Friendly, fast and really helpful advice.

Nancy Collins

London

Katie was amazing, ..quick to reply, help with the visa issue Competitive in price and managed to hold tickets while I was faffing around

Sophie Dorber

Southwold

Very helpful, reliable and quick!

Charlotte Tambue

London

Katie has been so patient and helpful especially since we have lots of conflicting requirements. Couldn’t recommend her enough and can’t wait for our holiday!

Laura Holmes

London

Katie May is the best travel agent I have ever had. She is so supportive and is always there for assistance. I wouldn’t book with anyone else!

Laura O'Sullivan

Doncaster

Katie was a brilliant help when I decided to book a last-minute trip to NYC with my step-daughter. She listened to my requirements and ideas, and booked flights and accommodation that suited our needs. She took the hassle out of researching and booking everything and I highly recommend choosing Katie to help with your future travel requirements.

Suzanne Farthing

London

I immediately felt in safe and reliable hands with Katie May and TC, I had to make some changes to my plans which was accomplished with courtesy, grace and ease - personal and professional and curated for me... a rare service in organising and co-ordinating travel these days. I will and do gladly recommend TC. I was introduced by a friend who uses TC for all travel needs.

Mary Molloy

Wakefield

I was entirely satisfied with the very helpful service that I received from Katie. And I would have no hesitation in recommending her services to a friend

Michael Mowbray

London

Katie was very helpful, approachable and took the time to listen to what we wanted. She responded quickly to my queries and was happy to amend options when the scope of holiday changed.

Catriona Laird

Castleton

Katie was really helpful... sorted us out efficiently; despite us being undecided on location and also changing the dates a couple of times. Second time we’ve used Katie; and we will continue to do so. We like the 1-1 support as opposed to booking it ourselves online; and there is less hassle too!

Michael Gildersleeves

Boston

Discover the world with me

Lion cubs playing on the banks of the river

Lion cubs playing on the banks of the river

As this small pride of lions started to wake up, the cubs started playing together on the banks of the river

21 Jun 2026

Brian, or Zulu guide

Brian, or Zulu guide

Brian did an amazing job of bringing the stories of the Battle of Islandwana to life.

16 Jun 2026

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Tailor-made for you

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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Stress-free travel, and more time
for what matters most

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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Support when it matters most

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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