Laura Jackson
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Plymouth
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You've found me because you are looking for a travel consultant who loves to plan bespoke and thoughtful travel itineraries, who is as enthusiastic as you are about your holiday and has the experience and expertise to put it all together for you. I made the move from working on the high street for 3 years to home working so that I can offer a more one to one, personal and dedicated travel service. When you book with me, I handle all the stress and faff so that you don’t have to, plus I’ll only ever be a call, DM or email away. I genuinely care that you book the holiday you really want, have a fabulous time and get home safely.
With much in the world to appreciate and explore, let me book and manage your travel plans no matter how big or small. From my time as a PADI Dive Instructor, I worked in Mexico, Thailand, the Caribbean and I’ve also explored Australia, Vietnam, Bali and many European cities. Some highlights include diving with whale sharks, hanging out with sloth in Costa Rica, meeting acid attack survivors in India, cruising with Royal Caribbean from Singapore to Southampton, seeing Orang-utan in Borneo, learning Spanish in Guatemala and sky diving in New Zealand. From my years as a travel expert, working at a high street store in London, I went on safari in Kruger National Park, travelled overland from Deli to Kathmandu and road tripped San Francisco to LA and Vegas.
I work hard to deliver exceptional and impartial service with a friendly and flexible outlook, focussing on including authentic premium experiences and making honest suggestions to your itinerary so that your money goes further. I work with only the most trusted travel suppliers and operators in worldwide destinations. I specialise in more complex, multi-centre and tailored itineraries to create those memory making adventures and combine my expert knowledge and experience to really bring your travel wishes to life. As a Travel Counsellor, your booking with me is 100% protected by our Financial Trust and in an ever changing world you will have myself and a 24/7 duty office to support you if or when needed while away on your travels. The whole booking experience is made easy with our amazing MyTC App and web based portal too.
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Onboard Hurtigruten's MS Maud
I had a great day in Dover where I stepped onboard Hurtigruten's MS Maud for a ship visit so let me know if you have any questions on expedition cruising and Norway's coastal adventure's. Hurtigruten’s 12-day classic Coastal Express itinerary is the ultimate way to see the Norwegian coast, taking you from cosmopolitan Bergen in the south to the edge of Europe at the North Cape and Kirkenes, then
04 Jul 2025 5 min read
A visit on the Le Bellot, a Ponant ship.
I was invited onboard the beautiful Ponant ship, Le Bellot, while she was in Penzance. It was great to experience the ship for myself and I really enjoy trade events like this where I can spend time with the suppliers I work with. Ponant ships have some amazing itineraries all over the world and are a fabulous option for luxury expedition cruising. Check out my Cruise stories on Instagram for
18 Jun 2023 5 min read
Here for your Business travel needs too...
Did you know I can assist with Business travel too? With me, your personal leisure travels plans and corporate needs can all be under the same roof oe should I say App. Let me save you the stress, faff and time when it comes to booking and managing your travel needs. Email me for more information. laura.jackson@travelcounsellors.com.
18 Jun 2023 5 min read
Costa Rica - 4 reasons which will make you want to go in 2025 and beyond
I spent 12 days exploring this amazing country and I would really love to go back for more as it ticks plenty of boxes for me. Here are 4 reasons why it's a country that has so much to offer which could make it your next holiday destination. An abundance of wildlife from Monkeys, Turtles, Humming Birds, Sloth and migrating Whales. Visit some the popular national parks such as Tortuguero, Manual
25 Nov 2020 5 min read
A morning at Plitvice Lakes
Getting to see this park was one of the main reasons for my trip to Croatia. It’s a UNESCO World Heritage site and an Instagram regular. As a serious waterfall sucker, I could not wait to explore as much as I could in the 4 hours or so I had. I was a little miffed when we arrived to hear that no swimming was allowed but I completely understand why now. The water is pristine and they need to kee
21 Nov 2020 5 min read
Pura Vida - My Highlights from Costa Rica
''Pura Vida'' You will hear this a lot there – ‘pure life’ and what a great saying it is and totally sums up my time in this beautiful country. I am going to give you a quick run down of the best parts of my trip which was on 12 day adventure tour. Tortuguero NP is worth the bumpy ride to get there - An amazing place to get your fill of bird life, local creatures like the Jesus lizards and Caim
20 Nov 2020 5 min read
A day trip to the iconic Mayan Ruins
The Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico has many Mayan sites but Chichen Itza is probably the most recognized. Symbolized by El Castillo, a pyramid temple, it’s a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the must do’s for visitors to the area. We had hired a car and drove from Playa del Carmen, arriving just after 10.30am. The dozen or so buses off loading people made me realise that perhaps we hadn’t ti
18 Nov 2020 5 min read
Add some sustainable ideas into your travel style.
Have you been scrolling through destination ideas for sustainable or responsible travel, seen a lush Eco resort on Instagram or read an article on slow travel? Low impact, living like a local or ecotourism are terms you might have come across too. Hopefully, they intrigue rather than confuse you and maybe you are looking to do things a little differently when you travel again. Now, I am no Gr
07 Nov 2020 5 min read
Elephant Hills in Khao Sok National Park - Enjoy Lakes, Elephants, Glamping and more!
My 3 day/2 night stay with Elephant Hills was a real treat. I came away feeling relaxed, humbled and even more in love with Thailand. The Elephants Interacting in some way with Elephants was always going to be the highlight for me and I wanted to make sure it would be a positive experience. I was really nervous as we approached the camp, hoping that ethically I had make the right choice. I so
20 Sept 2020 5 min read
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5 reasons why I loved this resort
5 Reasons why I loved staying at the Iberostar Club Palmeraie in Morocco
04 Jul 2025
Make some new friends on your next adventure!
Let an adventure travel specialist plan your next adventure and you'll be the one making some amazing memories like this!
14 Dec 2024
Family adventure to Lapland
Your next family holiday - Step into this enchanting scene with enough time to indulge in the wonders of Lapland
29 Nov 2023
My cabin tour onboard Valiant Lady
I wanted to share a quick look at my home from home whilst onboard! It's a Sea Terrace and that hammock was just amazing!
10 Jun 2022
Highlights from Costa Rica
A destination I am itching to go back to. This is a short video of my highlights from an amazing 12 day tour.
13 May 2021
San Juan, Puerto Rico
I had a great time exploring the city by Helicopter and then on foot around the Castillo San Felipe del Morro.
11 Jan 2021
Northern India and Nepal Adventure
Some highlights from my overland group adventure from Deli to Kathmandu. I was amazed by the history, culture, sights, smells and sounds!
18 Oct 2020
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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.
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.
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.
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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