Lisa Brady

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Antarctica
Africa
Indian Ocean
South East Asia
Thailand
Europe
Canada
France

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South West Denton

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It's Nice To Meet You

Hello, I am Lisa Brady, an award‑winning Gold Travel Counsellor based in Newcastle, looking after clients across the globe.

With more than 30 years experience in travel, experience in the corporate world and co‑running a construction business while raising three children, I understand how vital it is to have someone you trust taking care of the details.

I am passionate about travel for all and specialise in accessible and inclusive journeys. From carefully chosen hotels and adapted vehicles to additional equipment and on‑the‑ground support, I design holidays, honeymoons, weddings and business trips that fit you perfectly.

From finding the most vibrant reefs in the Indian Ocean and watching penguins in Cape Town to surfing in Northumberland, I love uncovering the experiences that make each destination truly special. I have not been everywhere yet, but it is on my list.

As your personal Travel Counsellor, I combine tailored, one‑to‑one service with the reassurance of full financial protection behind every booking. I am here to shape your ideal itinerary and support you every step of the way.

If you are ready to explore, dream and discover, please contact me and let us start planning your next trip.

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River Cruise with Teens

River Cruise with Teens

River cruise with teens There is a perception that river cruise is for a certain age group. Whilst slow travel is perfect for those already retired & perhaps already appreciating a slower pace of life, it’s not an exclusive to any age bracket. Summer 2022 I got to test this by travelling on the luxury river cruise line, Uniworld, with my 14-year-old daughter – Lola. Some thought Lola would be b

04 Feb 2023 5   min read

Corfu during Covid-19

Corfu during Covid-19

One of my TC buddies had planned a trip with her daughters and niece and had upgraded to a swim up suite at a brand new hotel. When Michelle shared the countdown I was happily envious but a few days before the trip and the niece could no longer travel. Given the opportunity to experience one of the first flights post pandemic and a change of scenery to an island I had not been to before, I jumped

16 Aug 2020 5   min read

Northumberland Beaches - my top picks

Northumberland Beaches - my top picks

I have been lucky to sink my toes into some of the finest beaches around the World. I will happily set the alarm for sunrise, join you for sundowners and swim in the sea without a care in the world – or to my family’s horror a thought to what may lurk beneath. Of all the places explored, Northumberland Coast takes number one. Wherever you stay in the NE you are close by (at most a short drive) to

12 Jul 2020 5   min read

Thailand including Elephant Hills

Thailand including Elephant Hills

Thailand has always been a top selling destination of mine, just as I decided that my family were ready to visit – I won a place on a Travel Counsellor exclusive luxury familiarisation trip…bonus! We flew to Phuket (via Istanbul) with Turkish Airlines – currently the largest carrier in the world, flying to more countries than any other airline…who knew? #travelfact. Koh Lanta Our private trans

27 Jan 2020 5   min read

Search for the Ultimate Family Holiday

Search for the Ultimate Family Holiday

Looking for the ultimate family holiday? I completely relate to the challenge of keeping all members of the family happy. With 3 children of my own, 2 of which are teenagers (please send help, or gin) and sometimes grandparents who join us - finding holiday options to keep all happy can be quite a challenge. Children of varying ages who have different likes (probably more dislikes, parents of tee

11 Jun 2019 5   min read

What is expedition cruising all about?

What is expedition cruising all about?

Ready for an adventure? Looking to explore some of the most spectacular scenery in the world? Then let’s talk expedition cruise. If you like the idea of following in the footsteps of legendary explorers, finding hidden gems and cultural treasures or discovering somewhere remote, mysterious and extreme. Then Expedition Cruise is perfect for you. Expedition cruise ships and itineraries are desig

23 May 2019 5   min read

MSC Bellisima - Beauty at Sea

MSC Bellisima - Beauty at Sea

MSC’s brand new flagship, Bellissima (the largest ship to have been launched in the UK to date), docked in Southampton for the weekend and I was lucky to be part of the festivities before her inaugural sailing. There were a host of celebrities and celebrations over the weekend, which was incredible but lets focus on the ship and the experience for you. Bellissima is the sister ship to Meravigl

27 Mar 2019 5   min read

Educational Trip to Mexico!

Educational Trip to Mexico!

In June 2018 I was extremely fortunate to win a trip to explore Mexico. The itinerary we received sounded fabulous, including 4 hotels, excursions, site visits and our favourite statement - time at leisure! Our flights from Manchester with Thomas Cook were upgraded so we could experience their Premium Class product. Premium seats with extra space, adjustable head rest, upgraded in-flight ente

19 Jun 2018 5   min read

Italian Cruise

Italian Cruise

I organise a lot of cruises and have clients who love to cruise. When I was offered the opportunity to attend a conference on the newly launched Carnival Horizon ship, I jumped at it! The cruise was set to sail from Naples, cruise overnight to Rome then we would disembark in Livorno. Travelling with some fellow Travel Counsellors we decided to travel to Naples a day early and spend 24hours in

29 Apr 2018 5   min read

Florida

Florida

It's top of most children's travel lists, but in my family, I am the biggest child of all! I had been to Florida pre-children and have organised lots of holidays for my clients. As you can imagine, it took little convincing when I suggested Florida as our main family holiday. The excitement levels rocketed, and the countdown was our most exciting one yet, all helped my our amazing myTC app. We

24 Jan 2018 5   min read

Tuscany Spa Experience

Tuscany Spa Experience

Rolling Tuscan countryside, terracotta houses, tall thin cypress trees, beautiful palatial hotels and villas with thermal spas – what an amazing four days I’ve had visiting three different hotels in Italy that would make a perfect relaxing break. Beautiful weather as well - mist, fresh mornings turning into lovely warm sunny days around 16 degrees. Hotel Fonte Verde 5* A city break in Rome

03 Jan 2018 5   min read

Amazing Amsterdam

Amazing Amsterdam

Early September 17, I was privileged to be invited on an educational visit to the beautiful city of Amsterdam. With a relaxed itinerary which included a walking tour, dinner river cruise and fabulous visit on Holland Americas newest ship - MS Koningsdam, we had lots of free time to familiarise ourselves with the best that this beautiful city has to offer. Flights to Amsterdam make this city so

25 Sept 2017 5   min read

Cyprus Gems

Cyprus Gems

In March 2018 I was very delighted to be offered a space on an educational trip hosted by the Cyprus Tourism Organisation. The itinerary was jam packed with all of the gems which Cyprus has to offer, providing an in depth tour of Agia Napa, Larnaca, Limassol, Omodos Village, Pathos and what was to become my personal favorite - Tochni Village. Luckily for me the theme of this trip was discoveri

08 Jul 2017 5   min read

What my customers say

Lisa provides an excellent professional service. She listens to your brief and understands your needs. In December I went on a hosted trip to Finland which was amazing. In October this year, I’m on another hosted trip - River Cruise - Bordeaux. Lisa has invested her time into my special birthday celebrations next year and organised a trip in a lifetime to South Africa - safari and Cape Town! Tracy is now helping me with excursions. Attention to detail is above and beyond. I certainly would recommend Lisa and her team 100% - they are amazing!

Beverley Hall

Durham

I trust Lisa implicitly to book exactly what I'm looking for. I wouldn't go anywhere else. On previous trips we've had little hiccups where flights have changed etc & she has sorted it every single time, no drama, no stress.

Clare Henderson

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE

Lisa is professional, efficient and delightful!

Marguerite Waters

illionois

Amazing customer service as always, our flights were cancelled and new flights were booked straight away, no issue at all.

Samantha Smith

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE

Ah Lisa and her team are amazing. I’m on trip 11 now and wouldn’t use anyone else!

Emma Westhead

Chorley

Lisa, Tracy and the team are incredible. The most professional yet friendly team and literally nothing is too much trouble.

Nicola Siddle

Gateshead

Thoroughly professional and personal service. I would not hesitate in recommending Lisa Brady and Travel Counsellors.

Michael Vardy

Newcastle

Nothing was too much trouble even when I changed my itinerary so many times! Definitely recommend Lisa and her team who got me an amazing deal!

Sharon Lenihan

Berkshire

Always a pleasure dealing with Lisa and booking via a real person who has your best interests at heart is so much better than using the various faceless online booking sites.

Ian Howard

Harrogate

It was lovely to feel I could hand over all the responsibility to someone who could take care of everything related to booking a trip to New Zealand. Lisa did a wonderful job and in no time it was all done. I highly recommend getting in touch with Lisa for your holiday and take the worry out of your hands and place all that is required in Lisa's very capable hands.

Barbara Ellis

Devon

Lisa has been really helpful, very thorough, always quick to respond, great to communicate with via phone and email.

Claire Jackson

Devon

Lisa is fantastic! The hotels are always on point!

Helen Pagan

Liverpool

Lisa ensures her clients have a range of holidays that can be easily booked. This is the second time I’ve asked Lisa to arrange my holiday as she makes the process easy. She is always available to answer questions. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her to family and friends.

Susan Ritson

Newcastle

We've had 2 amazing ( trouble free) holidays with Lisa now and we're looking forward to the next one in a few weeks time. Before we even woke up to find our flight had been delayed which meant we would miss our connecting flight, Lisa had it sorted and had booked us on the later connection . Stress free . Friendly personal service from someone who knows what sort of holiday you enjoy.

Denise Preacher

Gateshead

Lisa is a joy to deal with. Nothing is too much trouble for her. After helping me out with a family emergency (medical emergency abroad) I have such confidence booking with her. Booking a special holiday for 5 to Asia over New Year and we have utmost confidence in booking once again with Lisa

Lisa Geoghegan

Northumberland

I would not hesitate to recommend Lisa, Lisa takes the time to understand what you want out of a holiday and then delivers options to help the process, no matter what question or how many questions, she wants what's best for her clients.

Helen Hilary

Northumberland

In this day and age it is still a relief to be able to speak to a friendly and helpful person - it is reassuring to know that Lisa is on the end of the phone!

Susan Appleby

Berkshire

Lisa has been amazing sorting out the best price for our family holiday. It’s so much better dealing with an actual person and will 100% use Lisa going forward for future holidays.

Nicola Christie

Newcastle

Professional, friendly service. Lisa goes above and beyond to get the perfect holiday nothing is too much hassle x

Claire Onions

Durham

Lisa is a prime example of everything a TC should be. Caring, personal, always going above and beyond my expectations. I have and alway will recommend her to everyone I know :-)

Elizabeth Crosier

Northumberland

These are uncertain times during which to travel. It's best to have a true professional like Lisa on your side when making your arrangements and during your travel - cos you never know! She is friendly to deal with as well. Jean and I can highly recommend her to you.

Malcolm Hewitt

READING

Absolutely faultless, totally trustworthy, helpful and available throughout our trip. Would not hesitate to recommend and will definitely use again!

Susan Laycock

DARLINGTON

Lisa has been great organising my holiday listening to my requirements and offering options. She has also been fantastic supporting with my clients holidays, supporting those to travel with additional needs, she is now a recommended service within my workplace. I have recommended Lisa to colleagues already.

Nichola Stokes

Nottigham

Lisa is amazing! We have used her previously for a family one but I recently arranged one for a work colleagues surprise and she went above and beyond ! She really is the BEST !

Sarah Haviland-Moir

San Francisco

Would score 10+more than helpful in every way makes booking holiday so easy with no stress everything done

Christine Walker

Newcastle upon Tyne

Excellent service from enquiry to booking

Brian Pennock

Newcastle

Lisa was so incredibly patient putting together our dream holiday package to California for 6 of us. Will definitely be using Lisa for every holiday from here on. So friendly and nothing was a problem, and always got back to me the same day. Thank you so much Lisa!

Clare Holness

Cardiff

Went to great lengths to help me book a family holiday worse than brexit.... but now completed!

Eunice Tromans

Durham

Lisa helped choose the right cruise for us, follow up and customer service excellent

Linda Lowther

Morpeth

Lisa has listened to our needs and came up with the perfect holiday for us! We can't wait to go in September

Dominic Gaunt

Gateshead

I have already recommended Lisa even before I booked as I had heard so many wonderful stories about her from friends - she is the reason I liked the page and booked the deal.. Hopefully planning many more in the future

Lee Hogg

Newcastle upon Tyne

Lisa provides a brilliant service and takes the headache out of finding a holiday and just provides you with the best bit....a peaceful, relaxing time away from everyday life in beautiful surroundings she had carefully sourced to meet your needs. No hesitation at all in recommending Lisa

Claire Taylor

Newcastle

Lisa made the experience of booking my honeymoon so easy, we explained what we wanted and she came back with the most amazing holiday. She ticked all the boxes. She was very efficient and professional but also had her own little personal touches which is fantastic. I will definitely be booking my holidays with Lisa in the future.

Gemma Seaman

Newcastle

one word - fantastic

Jill Baxter

Newcastle

I have booked with liisa several times she has always been very helpful in finding best holiday to suit us

Christine Walker

Newcastle

Lisa is very attentive and is always willing to help. I have already recommended lisa to friends and colleagues and will continue to do so

Kirsty Barksby

Sunderland

It was easy to score this a 10, Lisa did an amazing job of finding us th hotel room and flights we needed on extremely short notice(next day!) Lisa will be the first person we ring for holidays.

Steven Carr

Newcastle

Lisa, Has been brilliant, informative and ensured all my requirements have been met, no hesitation to recommend and continue to use personally. Thank you for a great travel counsellor

Linda Lowther

Morpeth

Very professional service.. Lisa was great, was available outside of normal hours to quickly identify a number of options.. Lisa was the main reason why I booked through you.. fab experience from start to finish and will recommend Lisa to all my family and friends

Paul Gallant

Sunderland

Fantastic service, detailed & exactly what we asked for, quick response thanks Lisa

Helen Pemberton

Northumberland

Amazing service and knowledge and would definitely recommend.

Terri Ridley

Newcastle

Leaving all my travel arrangements to an expert takes all the stress out of my holiday

Duncan Weir

Morpeth

Lisa is the best and I am not a relative!

Leo Brown

Newcastle

Lisa was very helpful, even though we changed the date after she gave us a quote, she managed to find just what we were looking for, and the date we wanted. I would recommend her services definitely.

June Glass

Newcastle

Brilliant service. Polite attentive and helpful.

Brian Gardener

Gateshead

I have already recommended Lisa. She listened to my needs and assured me that it was all straight forward. After spending 1.5 hrs in trailfinders I was pleased how easy it was to sort out a holiday with Lisa.

Adrienne Stoner

Morpeth

Lisa has a wealth of experience in the travel industry and she made everything really easy. She was able to competitively match another quote we had and we won't hesitate to book with her again in the future.

Kelly Foster-Pyle

Newcastle

I would definitely recommend Lisa Brady as she showed great patience with my chopping and changing destination, airports etc. And also getting just the right deal to suit us. Lisa made me feel confident in choosing to use Travel Counsellors.

Jackie Lockett

Durham

I am so impressed with the service from Lisa Brady. I could weep when I think of all the hours I have spent over the years trawling through travel deals, looking for the best offer, never again. Lisa can do all of that for me. So stress free, even the payment system is simple! Thank you.

Sharon Wright

Alnwick

Lisa went above and beyond, helping us sort out our holiday stress free and even helping us with a last minute change to extend our break. Amazing Service

Steve Warren

Durham

Lisa provided a fantastic, friendly and quality service, and I will definitely book with Lisa again. Thank you x

Kate Griffiths

Cardiff

Lisa provides an excellent service and we have booked 3 holidays this year with Lisa

Karl Walker

Newcastle

Lisa was outstanding, couldn't have asked for more, any queries she answered and found us an amazing holiday can't thank her enough she's a star.

Florence Doherty

St Leonard on Sea

Fantastic service, very impressed.

Helen Storey

Newcastle

Great service from Lisa Brady. Would not go anywhere else. Thanks.

Anthony Brigham

Newcastle

Very calming on the phone during booking, reassuring to know that Lisa will be taking care of all my needs, which I'm sure will make me enjoy my holiday even more - nothing to worry about.

Michael Connor

Newcastle

I would say with Lisa It's a great one to one service follows up calls or emails and patient with the customer which is fundamental when the customer is trying to find the best deal possible.

Mao Munzara-Musonza

Middlesbrough

Lisa listened and understood our requirements and then was diligent in finding us a great deal with the best quality hotel for our price range. Lisa was very friendly and professional. Information was supplied in a clear and concise manner and any questions we had were answered quickly and clearly. Excellent service, thank you.

Michael Brown

Sunderland

Friendly, profesional and personal service, every aspect of the booking taken care of. Advice given on all enquiries, all the worry and stress of the booking was taken away. Any future travel booking arrangements and I will not hesitate to get in touch. A recommendation to my friends and colleagues has already been made in several cases. Thank you.

Derek Chapman

Newcastle upon Tyne

Lisa provided a wonderful service, giving me a choice of options and prices. I would definitely recommend this bespoke service. Plus this way I have the protection of someone to turn too if anything unexpected happens.

Julie Clark

Newcastle upon Tyne

Brilliant experience! I've already recommended her to all of my family and friends. Keep up the good work Lisa!

Claire Weir

Newcastle

Excellent attentive responsive and delivered exactly what I wanted. I asked many many questions and asked to change certain parts of the package. Just a perfect experience thank you Lisa.

Fiona Campbell

Newcastle upon Tyne

Lisa services from first point of contact right to booking was second to none. I would highly recommend Lisa to all family and friends and would definitely book through her again.

Scott O'Donnell

Newcastle

Lisa was great! I spent weeks faffing around trying to find the right type of accommodation. Within 24 hours Lisa had found me the perfect cottage in a great location. Thanks Lisa

Claire Taylor

Newcastle upon Tyne

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15 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.

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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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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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