Lisa Lockhart
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Sutton Coldfield
Personal service, expert advice and holidays designed just for you
Hi, I’m Lisa – welcome to my Travel Counsellors webpage.
With 28 years’ experience in the travel industry, travel isn’t simply my job – it’s something I genuinely love. There’s nothing more rewarding than taking an idea for a holiday and turning it into an amazing trip that’s completely personal to the people travelling.
Over the years I’ve been fortunate enough to travel extensively, experiencing destinations across Europe, Australia, the Far East, North Africa, the Caribbean, North America, the Indian Ocean and the Middle East. Two destinations that hold a particularly special place for me are the Maldives and South Africa. The Maldives is pure paradise and somewhere I never tire of returning to, while South Africa is completely different but equally incredible – I love the variety it offers, from beautiful scenery and fantastic food and wine to unforgettable wildlife experiences. I’m also a keen skier and have enjoyed the slopes in Austria, France and Italy.
But my experience isn’t just about where I’ve travelled. After almost three decades in the industry, I know how important it is to get the little details right. Whether I’m arranging a family beach holiday, a luxury escape, a cruise, a city break or a complex tailor-made itinerary, I take the time to really understand what you want from your trip and create something that is right for you.
As your personal Travel Counsellor, I’m here to make planning your holiday enjoyable and completely stress-free. I’ll take care of everything from researching and booking your trip to all those finer details that can make such a difference. And my service doesn’t end once your holiday is booked – I’m here for you before, during and after you travel.
I know life is busy, which is why I don’t expect you to fit your holiday planning around traditional office hours. I offer appointments during the daytime and evenings, so we can talk about your plans at a time that works for you.
Being part of Travel Counsellors means I can combine a truly personal, one-to-one service with the support, technology and buying power of a large and established travel company. It also gives me access to an enormous choice of airlines, hotels, cruise lines and trusted travel partners around the world, allowing me to find the right holiday rather than simply selling you something off the shelf.
Most importantly, I genuinely care about your holiday. I want you to be excited from the moment we start planning, confident that everything has been taken care of, and to come home with wonderful memories.
Many of my clients return to me year after year and recommend me to their friends and family, and there is no greater compliment than being trusted to arrange those special trips and holidays time and again.
So, whether you already know exactly where you’d like to go or you simply have an idea and need some inspiration, I’d love to help.
Give me a call or drop me an email and let’s start planning your next adventure.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Lisa
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Searching for the Northern Lights...
Every time I booked a customer to Iceland it made me want to go more and more so I eventually booked to go in January 2018. What made the holiday for me was all the trips we did and if you are considering a trip to Iceland you must get out and about and see as much as you can of this wonderful country. We stayed In Reykjavik which was a good base. We stayed near the harbour but actually the to
04 Jun 2018 5 min read
California Road Trip
I was lucky enough to go on a fantastic educational trip to California with Travel Counsellors in April 2018. It was only a very short trip for five nights, but we packed in so much and we had the most amazing time. There is so much to see and do in California and I will be returning in the future. We flew in and out of Los Angeles and our itinerary consisted of two nights in Huntington Beach,
04 Jun 2018 6 min read
When in Rome....
For August bank holiday 2017 I visited Rome for a 3 night stay. I travelled with my Mom, her best friend and her daughter. This was a special trip as both my Mom and her best friend Gail have both turned 60 this year and they had always wanted to visit the city together, so Laura and I joined them for the trip. This was my first time in Rome and I must say it is now probably my favourite city
02 Sept 2017 4 min read
Barbados
I have just returned from an amazing five day familiarisation trip to Barbados with 25 of my Travel Counsellor colleagues and what an amazing time we had. Over the five days we saw nine hotels and also managed to do four excursions on the island. I feel as though I have seen so much of the island and got a great knowledge of the hotels that we visited during the trip. We flew from Gatwick with
29 Nov 2016 6 min read
Viva Las Vegas
This was my first visit to Las Vegas and it definitely won't be the last. We only stayed for 4 nights and if it is your first time here I would definitely suggest staying a little longer. Next time I go I will be incorporating it with another destination, hopefully with San Francisco and San Diego as these are 2 places on my bucket list. I absolutely loved Las Vegas there is so much to see and
01 Apr 2016 2 min read
Fantastic Florida
A group of us went to Florida in May 2008, all adults may I add and we had the most fantastic time, this was my first visit to Orlando and it certainly wont be my last. Yes we did do all the parks and practically did not stop for 2 weeks but this destination can be as full and action packed as you want or there is still plenty of opportunity to relax if you wish. I would definitely consider a 2
01 Apr 2016 2 min read
Whistle stop tour of the Florida Keys
On our recent holiday to Grenada, we found our best flight option was to travel via Miami so we decided that after our stay at Sandals La Source in Grenada we would spend an extra few days driving down the Florida Keys to end our holiday and what a fabulous idea this turned out to be! We only stayed two nights – one in Key Largo and one in Key West but we managed to fit lots in during this time
22 Mar 2016 2 min read
Sandals La Source - Grenada
Wow I cannot express enough what an amazing place this is! I have visited many Caribbean islands and stayed in lots of different hotels including other Sandals resorts BUT this has got to be my favourite so far and will certainly take some beating! Everything from the staff and food to the setting and our room was absolutely first class and I could not find fault with anything at all. There is
22 Mar 2016 2 min read
Mauritius
Mauritius had been on my travel bucket list for many years, and I was finally lucky enough to tick it off my list in March this year. We stayed at a beautiful 5 star adult’s only boutique hotel on the North of the island. Our hotel was beautiful, very relaxing and the staff were truly amazing. As the hotel only has 67 rooms it has a real personal feel to the place and after just a few days the
22 Mar 2016 2 min read
Maldives.....Paradise on Earth !!!!!
The Maldives will always hold a special place in my heart and is definitely my favourite destination I have ever been to. If you want total relaxation then the Maldives is a must. I visited 2 islands during my stay, the first was quiet a large island (when I say large it took approximately 45 minutes to walk around the whole island). It had lots of activities and things going on but it still ha
14 Jun 2013 2 min read
Paradisus Rio de Oro - Cuba
This hotel had been on my wish list for a while. I had previously booked many customers here before my stay and I knew it had a very good reputation and I am pleased to report that I was not disappointed. We booked into a standard junior suite which I was very pleased with, it was very large, comfortable and had all the necessary amenities you could wish for. The staff here were excellent and n
14 Jun 2013 2 min read
Riviera Maya - Mexico
I have been to Mexico twice and both times I have stayed in the Riviera Maya area. I like it here as you are between Cancun and Playa Del Carmen, so if you want to go to a livelier area they are accessible but you are not right in the middle of the action. For those that are looking for busy busy busy, then Cancun would be the best area for you although I like things slightly quieter (only my pers
14 Jun 2013 3 min read
Dubai
I have been lucky enough to visit Dubai twice. The first time was on a works educational so I saw lots of different hotels and actually stayed in four different hotels during my trip. My second visit was on the way back from a holiday in the Maldives. Dubai is perfect to combine with further afield destination like the Maldives, Mauritius, Sri Lanka, Thailand etc. Or you can also do Dubai as a sin
13 Jun 2013 4 min read
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10 Nov 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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