Lisa Atkinson

My expertise

Mauritius
Middle East
Caribbean
Japan
Thailand
North America
Europe
Australasia

I'm based in

Ledston

Available for new enquiries

It's Nice To Meet You

Hi, my name is Lisa and I would love to be your personal Travel Counsellor.

I live in a small area of Wakefield called Thorpe on the hill also very close to Leeds, Wakefield and Castleford. I live with my 2 grown up kids and 2 very special WOFFERS called Dolly & Daisy.

I've worked in the travel industry for over 38 years, and I was a Shop Manager for a high street agent for many years. 11 years I decided that with the many years experience and the wealth of travel knowledge that I have, I wanted to become a Travel Counsellor and build my own travel business.

I am very passionate about travel and feel privileged to work in an industry that gives me such pleasure. I have been lucky enough to have travelled extensively over the years, building first hand knowledge of worldwide, European and luxury destinations.

My favourite holiday to date has to be Mauritius and most recently Dubai , I also am a very keen skier and also love my family holidays especially to Florida and Tenerife. I do a lot of European luxury holidays and have stayed at many luxury hotels ,including Grecotels ,Domes hotels , Iberostar hotels and Joia iberostar .Also recently been on The Symphony of the seas -Royal caribbean cruise and Princess cruises on the brand new Star princess ,so lots of knowledge on cruising too .

As a Travel Counsellor my business is built on trust, reputation and fantastic customer service which I naturally provide to all my clients. My main aim is to always go that extra mile to provide that perfect holiday to deliver long lasting memories.

Here at Travel Counsellors we offer hundreds of reputable suppliers and fabulous technology along with 100% financial protection for you the customer. So whether you're looking for a package, tailor made, cruise, wedding, honeymoon, short break or a flight, I can help you arrange them all!

So please give me a call, and let me do the work whilst you sit, relax and just look forward to that perfect holiday.

I hope to speak to you soon!

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What my customers say

We’ve just returned from the most incredible mother and daughter trip to New York, and honestly… we’re still smiling! From the very beginning, everything was taken care of so effortlessly. Booking through Lisa was the best decision we made — she handled absolutely everything, making the whole process smooth, simple, and completely stress-free. No endless searching, no worrying about the details… just pure excitement counting down to our trip. When we arrived in New York, it was everything we’d dreamed of and more. From walking through Central Park, to taking in the breathtaking views from the top of the Rockefeller, every moment felt special. The city has such an amazing energy, and sharing it together made it even more magical. One of the highlights for us was the sightseeing pass Lisa arranged. Not only did it give us access to so many of the must-see attractions, but it also saved us money — which meant more shopping and treating ourselves (of course!). Having everything organised in advance meant we could just enjoy every moment without worrying about queues or plans. It really felt like the trip was tailor-made just for us, and that’s down to Lisa’s care, attention, and expertise. Nothing was too much trouble, and she was always there if we needed anything. We’ve come home with the most amazing memories that we’ll treasure forever — and we’re already talking about where to go next! We wouldn’t hesitate for a second… we’ll definitely be booking with Lisa again in a heartbeat. Thank you for everything! Love from A very happy Mum & Daughter ✈️

Tracy Johnson

North Yorkshire

Booked a holiday to Dubai and Abu Dhabi for Easter with Lisa and obviously it was cancelled and Lisa dealt with it all for us and got us a full refund efficiently. She quickly turned our travel plans around booking us something else of similar cost. We did Miami and a cruise which was a fabulous alternative. The night before our 10am flight to Miami virgin cancelled our flight at 10pm causing us stress. I had previously upgraded that morning to business class at check in too. Lisa was amazing and was straight onto Virgin customer service for us who weren’t very helpful, but she was there for support when we needed it. In the meantime we were moved onto an AA flight which I was really disappointed with but this was our only option and in the end I was very impressed with them. As a result of this we arrived 6hrs late to Miami meaning we had missed our paid transfer but travel counsellors reimbursed us for the alternative transfer we had to pay out for. Lisa was so supportive throughout our whole experience and was nice to have her at the end of the phone to help us. Would recommend Lisa and tc to anyone she’s fantastic!

Louise Limbert

Leeds

We just wanted to take a moment to share our recent experience, because it truly couldn’t have gone any better thanks to Lisa. We were originally due to travel to Dubai, but when circumstances meant we had to change our plans, we honestly expected it to be stressful, complicated, and costly. Instead, it was the complete opposite. From the moment we spoke to Lisa, everything was taken care of so easily and efficiently. Our original holiday was cancelled without any issues or charges, and she completely transformed our trip into something even more exciting — an American road trip we’ll never forget. The whole process was seamless. We didn’t have to worry about a thing — Lisa handled everything for us, keeping it simple, stress-free, and actually really enjoyable to plan. And what a holiday it turned out to be… We started in Los Angeles, soaking up the sunshine and the buzz of the city, before making our way along the breathtaking Californian coast — the views alone were worth the trip. We then headed to San Diego, which had such a relaxed, beautiful feel to it, before continuing up to the iconic San Francisco, which completely lived up to expectations. To top it all off, we finished in Las Vegas, which was just incredible — such an amazing atmosphere and the perfect way to end our adventure. Looking back, what started as a worrying situation turned into one of the best holidays we’ve ever had — and that’s entirely down to Lisa. The care, the support, and the effort she put into making everything so easy for us made all the difference. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her to anyone. Thank you Mr & Mrs H. X

Ryan Harrison

Leeds

We want to thank you for finding us a lovely holiday again. This is the second time we have booked a holiday with you. I usually arrange all our holidays myself, so trusting someone else with making our holiday arrangements was a big step, but you have completely changed how we will book our holidays in the future. On both occasions, you took away the hours / days spent searching and comparing, going back and forth with destinations and prices. You came back so quickly with the perfect holiday and one that we wanted at a competitive price too. Lisa, you took over all the work and all the stress. Handled everything effortlessly and made us feel supported by providing lots of information through regular contact. Your attention to detail and genuine care stands out a mile. Please forward our message to your head office - I hope they will see how much you are appreciated. Here's to our next holiday arranged with you. Kind Regards Angela and Richard Hodgson

angela hodgson

leeds

I was finding booking a multi-centre trip to Indonesia a bit daunting - then Lisa saved the day ! Lisa organised flights, hotels and itineraries and came up with a number of really useful suggestions we hadn't even considered. She was also super patient with all my questions :) Thanks Lisa - just looking forward to the trip now......

kate long

wetherby

Lisa at Travel Counsellor’s helped me book my honeymoon and the whole process couldn’t have been easier! Lisa took all the stress out of us from looking at cruise packages and booking the whole thing - flights, transfers, hotels and the cruise! We had never been on a cruise before and Lisa was always so helpful and efficient. We couldn’t recommend her enough! Thank you!

georgia walker

castleford

I have recently been on a fabulous two week holiday to Australia. Every aspect of this trip was organised and booked for me by Lisa. What I really appreciated was her very personal service and attention to every detail. She obtained my Australian visa, booked my choice of seats on the flights (there were 8). She even booked a boat excursion to the great barrier reef for me. She delivered the travel documents to my house as she lives nearby. This is the second trip she has organised for me. The first was a rail journey from Yorkshire to Umbria in Italy. Again, her organisation was faultless. In the future, I shall use Lisa to book less complex trips and holidays as she removes the stress of doing everything online oneself.

Richard Sloan

Castleford

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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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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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