Sent by Alison Mcintyre
Dukinfield 31/07/2025
Superb service/ travel advice and itinerary plan. Lara has made booking our trip a wonderful experience.
Based In Stalybridge
Lara Jackson
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It's Nice To Meet You
Hi there and thank you for taking the time to check out my webpage. Let me introduce myself, my name is Lara Jackson and I am excited to say I’m a Travel Counsellor based in Cheshire. A bit about me: I am married with 1 teenage son and as you can imagine their passion is football but mine is very much travel so the more football they do the more travelling I do (it’s only fair) meaning I have been lucky enough to visit some amazing destinations over the years.
Travel has not only been my passion but fortunately it has been my profession and since leaving education 20 years ago (where does the time go?) I have worked for some of the leading travel organisations in the UK dealing with a wide variety of different travel requirements from, cheap and cheerful breaks to tailor-made holidays of a lifetime as well as more recently diversifying into business travel helping companies making the most of what they spend on travel.
I have always wanted to work for myself but at the same time I wanted to ensure I had the infrastructure to make sure I could offer the best deals whilst delivering exceptional service to my clients and being part Travel Counsellors has given me the platform to do that. I always go above and beyond and particularly in these uncertain times, like me, you’ll always want to make sure you can pay for your holiday with the confidence that should anything go wrong then you are 100% financially protected.
So why book with me? I’m well-travelled, what I mean by that is I have travelled to over 51 different countries and 5 continents, including; Europe, America, Hawaii, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Cook Island, Asia, Kenya, India, United Arab Emirates, Indian Ocean, Caribbean, Costa Rica and Egypt. Also if you’ve missed a connection or lost a document there’s no need to be caller number 872 on a travel website’s customer service line, I’ll be there to assist you 24/7 365 days, I’ll always endeavour to find you the best deal whether it’s a 1-stop beach holiday or for every aspect of a complicated multi-destination trip.
Travel means everything to me and I know your holiday does to you, it isn’t just selling you a holiday it’s hopefully the start of a long-term relationship so whatever your needs my aim is to make your trip as simple and stress-free as possible.
Thanks for considering me and hopefully look forward to speaking to you soon.
Lara
My customer stories
Sent by Christine Salustro
Cheshire 31/07/2025
I just wanted to take a moment to thank you for making our holiday booking so seamless and easy to manage. You answered all of my questions with patience and clarity, and you delivered exactly the holiday we were hoping for—within budget and without any stress. Your support and attention to detail made the whole process feel effortless, and I truly appreciate the care you put into helping us. We’re really looking forward to our trip, and it’s all thanks to you!
Sent by Steve Watson
Greater Manchester 23/07/2025
Amazing service from a very knowledgeable and experienced person.
Sent by Claire Jackson
Stalybridge 23/07/2025
Amazing service! very knowledgeable, will be booking all our trips in the future with Lara
Sent by Gareth Morris
Manchester 23/07/2025
We've booked our last 2 holidays through lara. She's been amazing, helpful, always replies if we have any questions and finds us the best deals. Couldn't recommend her and travel counsellors enough.
Sent by Steven Watson
Manchester 29/01/2025
Lara went beyond what we expected and nothing was a problem for her, we have already recommended Lara to friends of ours.
Sent by Paul Quinn
Stockport 29/01/2025
Second time we’ve used Lara and it won’t be the last. Fabulous service, patience of a saint and so knowledgeable. Can’t speak highly enough of her. Thank you doesn’t cover our appreciation of her time and effort
Sent by Jamie Bunney
Manchester 29/01/2025
Fantastic Service from Lara, nothing was too much trouble and was dealt with instantly. I am travelling with 4 disabled people and Lara arranged for Disabled Assistance and Ground Floor at the hotel. Fantastic Service and would highly, highly recommend
Sent by Karen Kaye
Ashton 29/01/2025
Lara provides a first class service. She always goes the extra mile and nothing is too much trouble for her. I would recommend her to friends and family without any hesitation!
Sent by P Brook
Nottingham 29/03/2024
Lara has been excellent helping me with my cruise arrangements
Sent by John Singleton
Stalybridge 10/02/2024
Lara has assisted me booking 3 trips in 5 months. She has been brilliant. Highly Recommend!
Sent by Lee Scowcroft
Hyde 10/02/2024
Lara was fantastic since the very first phone call, her experience and expertise simply shine through. She made our honeymoon absolutely perfect by going above and beyond to make it unforgettable. We'll definitely be booking a holiday soon through Lara.
Sent by Vikki Magee
Hull 10/02/2024
Lara was really helpful and found a suitable holiday for us to book. She was very knowledgeable of the area which is always good to listen to. I would definitely use Lara again and recommend her to my family and friends
Sent by Margaret Simms
Stockport 10/02/2024
You could not have been more helpful reassuring and patient. Nothing was too much trouble ,this gave me great confidence in my travel insurance policy.
Sent by Alan Sleeman
Bolton 10/02/2024
Lara was clear and positive in her approach to our travel plans pointing out any problems that we had overlooked and going to some lengths to help us solve them, Helping to check passport ,visa's.take off and landing times..layover times that we had overlooked ,A full service that can't be faulted.Thank you Lara.
Sent by Jackie Burgess
London 10/02/2024
Excellent service :-)
Sent by Barbara Spragg
Chester 10/02/2024
Lara was absolutely fantastic. She organised everything for me and made the experience as easy as possible from leaving Manchester to getting to destination and back. A big thumbs up from me!!
Sent by Karen Kaye
Stalybridge 10/02/2024
Lara has been amazing in arranging our Australia and New Zealand trip. Nothing has been too much trouble for her and her advice and suggestions have been invaluable in making sure we'll get the most from our holiday. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to family and friends
Sent by Mike Rayner
Stalybridge 10/02/2024
Excellent attitude shown towards us. Very informative regarding all aspects of the booking. Never to much trouble in finding additional information.Will recommend to friends.
Sent by Zoe Xenophontos
Stockport 10/02/2024
Lara was very professional and helpful, listened to my wishes and choices and worked hard to find exactly what I requested. Offering alternatives and even going above and beyond as this was a birthday gift for my daughters 30th! Amazing service thank you! highly recommended
Sent by Evelyn Speak
Stockport 10/02/2024
Lara provided excellent knowledge and advice providing me with the confidence in knowing I was booking a holiday that was everything wanted at a good price.
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My top holiday destinations.
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My Blog
I absolutely live and breathe travel and I love to write about my experiences! Please take a look through my posts - you might find your own holiday inspiration.
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From Singapore to Thailand: A Journey of Discovery and Adventure
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A Thrilling Adventure in Costa Rica: From Rainforests to Beaches
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Vietnam multi centre - Hanoi, Hoi An, Nha Trang & Saigon - Part 1
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A little about Hanoi: Hanoi is Vietnam’s capital. It’s a huge city located by the banks of the Red River in the northern half of the country. It’s the second largest city in Vietnam by population behind Saigon, but it feels more intimate and inviting. Hanoi mains airport is Noi Bai International Airport which is about 45 minutes to the centre. Where to stay: I personally think the Old Quarter i
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