Lorraine Doyle
I'm based in
Macclesfield
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Hi, I’m Lorraine, and thank you so much for visiting my website.
I am based in Wilmslow, Cheshire, and I’ve been helping people travel for many years, starting out as a YTS trainee and going on to work as a Gold Travel Consultant and Branch Manager in leisure travel. For the last six years I have specialised in luxury, bespoke, tailor‑made holidays and business travel, most recently as an Office Manager leading a team.
I have in‑depth knowledge of a wide range of destinations and I’m fortunate to have first‑hand experience of many of them, including Australia, Vietnam, Mexico, Barbados, several states across the USA, Europe and the Mediterranean, plus a number of cruises. More recently I’ve explored the Indian Ocean and the Middle East, which has added even more ideas and insight I can share with you.
When you travel with me, you will receive a fully personalised, professional service from the moment we start planning. Every trip is treated as unique, with one‑to‑one support and meticulous attention to detail, so that your holiday not only meets your expectations but exceeds them.
Travel Counsellors is the only travel company to have been awarded the Queen’s Award for Enterprise and has been voted “Best Travel Agency” by readers of The Guardian and The Observer four times in the last five years. Your money is 100% financially protected by our unique Travel Counsellors Trust, giving you complete peace of mind that you are in very safe hands.
My aim is to take away the stress of planning your dream escape or short break and to make the whole booking journey as enjoyable as the trip itself. I am genuinely passionate about travel and I care deeply about finding the right holiday for you and your loved ones. Over the years, I’ve learned that people value having a trusted, familiar person looking after every element of their travel, someone they can rely on whenever they need support or advice.
I would love to help you with your next trip and look forward to hearing from you soon.
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Family Summer Holiday
I've recently returned from a fantastic family holiday in Lanzarote. We stay at the Iberostar Lanzarote Selection Resort in Playa Blanca and from start to finish could not fault it. On arrival at the Iberostar we were met with a welcoming reception and a lovely glass of champagne to start the check-in process. We booked a family one bedroom sea view/pool view, this room was spacious with a separat
11 Oct 2022 2 min read
Relaxed holiday in Fuerteventura
I've returned from a fantastic family holiday in Fuerteventura staying at Bahiazul Villas & Spa. This was a perfect combination of a villa holiday but being on a complex. I love the idea of villa holidays but I don't like having to cook, clean, shop and drive on holiday - I do enough of that at home. I wanted a holiday where we have the space, privacy and facilities of a Villa but also have hotel
20 Sept 2019 1 min read
Airline experience with Oman Air
I decided to treat myself when I was coming back from Australia and booked myself a business class flight with Oman Air from Bangkok through to Manchester. Bangkok airport is big and on arrival from Melbourne I made my way to the business class lounge operated by Oman Air. The lounge is very comfortable, with all the amenities you’d expect. I really enjoyed relaxing and spending time in lounge a
22 Jun 2019 2 min read
Airline experience Thai Airways
I recently flew business class with Thai Airways from Melbourne to Bangkok, the whole experience was great. I checked in for the overnight flight from Melbourne to Bangkok and was able to spend time in the lounge area. Check-in process was quick, smooth and effortless. The lounge is very big and modern in Melbourne and shared with a few airlines. On boarding I was greeted to the traditional welc
22 Jun 2019 1 min read
Melbourne
I recently took a trip to Melbourne Australia to visit my Aunty and Uncle who live on the Mornington Peninsular in a town called Rosebud. This area is around an hour’s drive from Melbourne city centre and is well known for surfing, long stretches of golden beaches and sleepy seaside towns with a wide variety of cafes, boutique shops and restaurants. On arriving we spent a couple of nights in Mel
09 Jun 2019 2 min read
Greek week away
I been to a Halkidiki a few times over the years, but this is the first time staying on the outskirts of Afitos. We stayed in the lovely traditional little hotel called Petrino Suites. They are all individually styled little traditional Greek Farmhouses. There is a fantastic pool which is really large and then sun beds, chairs and shaded areas. There is a pool bar serving food and drink all day
06 Jun 2019 1 min read
Abu Dhabi Winter Sun
Visited Abu Dhabi for a long weekend in January with one of my friends. We stayed for 4 nights at Ritz Carlton Grand Canal and flew economy with Etihad. The flights were fantastic and for a 7-ish hour flight was really comfortable, food and service couldn’t fault in economy. On arrival at the airport we were met by a driver to take us by private car to Ritz Carlton. We drove past the Grand Mosqu
05 Jun 2019 2 min read
Kefalonia - Never fails to be an amazing holiday
Well I have just returned from another stunning holiday at The Apostolata MareBlue in Skala, Kefalonia. I've stayed here for the last three years and always have a wonderful time. This hotel is perfect for couples and families wanting a relaxed chilled break. There isn't a great deal to do but this is perfect for me, if you purely want to re-charge your batteries it's perfect. You can go half
04 Jul 2016 2 min read
Bermuda Triangle
The island of Bermuda is beautiful and full of rich colour, heritage and wonderful people. The museums are very interesting as it has such a wealth of history. If you like diving then Bermuda is perfect as you have many ship wrecks to visit out in the ocean and the reef but probably the main thing people go to Bermuda for is their pink breath-taking exotic beaches. I travelled to Bermuda a cou
15 Feb 2016 2 min read
Kefalonia Dream
Every year I go to Skala in Kefalonia with my mum. I know it's a bit boring but we go to the same hotel and just relax for our holiday together. We stay at the gorgeous Apostolata Mareblu Skala Hotel in a private pool suite. This is our treat for a little luxury and peace and quiet, relaxing in your one bedroom suite with own pool and garden. I have stayed in the standard rooms as well and the
09 Feb 2016 3 min read
Vietnam
I visited Vietnam in October 2015 after always being on my bucket list for many years as a place to experience and I wasn’t disappointed. I flew from London Heathrow with Vietnam Airlines travelling on their new Dreamliner. This is the second time I’ve been on this aircraft and it’s great. I travelled Premium Economy out and Business Class back. The service was fantastic and economy looked ver
09 Feb 2016 4 min read
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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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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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