Margaret Ramm

My expertise

Thailand
Vietnam
Europe
Cruise
Ski
Couples
Canada
Tanzania

I'm based in

Donaghadee

Available for new enquiries

Luxur, Tailor‑Made Escapes, Family Adventures and Regular Beach Holidays - All Planned With Care And Detail

Hello and welcome to my webpage!

I am your local Personal Travel Counsellor, originally from Lurgan and now happily based in the beautiful coastal town Donaghadee, County Down.

I have been in the travel industry for over 30 years and ran my own business as a Travel Counsellor for the past 20. In that time I have visited many countries, seen many unforgettable sights and, most importantly, helped my clients do the same. I pride myself on offering honest, experienced advice and looking after every detail so your holiday feels effortless from the moment we first chat.

A little about me: I am a busy mum of four (all now grown up and I definitely have empty nest syndrome! ), so I completely understand how precious your holiday time is and how important it is to get it right. I am also the Lifeboat Press Officer for Donaghadee RNLI Lifeboat Station, which keeps me closely connected to our local community and the sea that so many of my clients love to travel across and holiday beside. When I am not away on my own travels, I love spending time at sea with my partner on his charter boat and relaxing at my cottage on the Copeland Islands, making the most of our beautiful coastline.

Europe has a very special place in my heart. I love the romance of Paris, the history and energy of Rome, the canals and hidden corners of Venice, and setting off on the open road through the French countryside. I am also drawn to more unique European gems such as Montenegro and Croatia, with their stunning coastlines, historic towns and incredible scenery. Whether you are dreaming of a chic city break, a multi‑centre itinerary or a relaxed road trip, I can help you design a journey that feels personal rather than off the shelf.

My areas of expertise include ski holidays, couples escapes and cruises, as well as long‑haul journeys to Vietnam, Thailand, Canada, Tanzania and South Africa. My favourite place to ski is Whistler in Canada, and I love helping clients experience its amazing slopes and atmosphere for themselves. I am equally passionate about creating unforgettable safari holidays in Tanzania and South Africa, from classic game drives to more boutique, intimate lodges where you can truly connect with the wildlife and landscape.

Whether it is a romantic break for two, an adventurous itinerary through Southeast Asia, a rail and fly‑drive through Canada, a Mediterranean voyage, or a once‑in‑a‑lifetime safari, I will shape each trip around what matters most to you. I can also arrange all the little extras that make a holiday run smoothly and feel special, such as private transfers, car hire, restaurant recommendations and reservations, theatre tickets, unique experiences and even wedding ceremonies overseas.

I became a Personal Travel Counsellor so that I could focus on what I do best: arranging travel for my clients and delivering a genuinely personal level of service and independent travel advice. Every itinerary is created around your needs, preferences and budget, with one dedicated point of contact from the first idea to the moment you arrive home.

If you are starting to think about your next escape, whether that is a romantic weekend in Paris, a ski trip to Whistler, a cruise, a Southeast Asia adventure, a journey through Montenegro or Croatia, or a safari in Tanzania or South Africa, I would be delighted to help you plan it.

If you are ready to start planning, simply give me a call, drop me an email or pop over a whatsapp and I will be happy to chat through some ideas with you!

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Family Holiday to Peschiera, Lake Garda

Family Holiday to Peschiera, Lake Garda

In June 2017 I ventured from Dublin to Lake Garda with my four children in tow! Ages 18, 17, 13 and 10 it is never without heated discussion and some funny jokes! We are a fairly independent and open-minded bunch and like to try different foods and experiences so I opted for self-catering south of Lake Garda in a town called Peschiera. The "complex" is called Bella Italia, and it really catered

14 Feb 2018 5   min read

A Winters Break in Berlin!

A Winters Break in Berlin!

My daughter turned 18 on the 30th of December, and I decided quite some time ago that material things to mark such occasions weren't really me. You can lose things but memories are always there; so we jetted off to Berlin for two nights, leaving her three siblings behind! The 27th December saw us fly Ryanair Belfast to Berlin. Having very limited German between us we were a tad nervous about ge

09 Mar 2017 5   min read

Carnival Sunshine Cruise from New York to New England and Canada

Carnival Sunshine Cruise from New York to New England and Canada

Leaving New York on a cruise ship is absolutely breathtaking, seeing Manhattan in all its glory from the sea is definitely the way to start a week’s cruising! I took the time to chat to a few others on the cruise at the leaving party. There were lots of Americans who have cruised a lot and they all said the same thing - nowhere beats sailing out of Manhattan! Carnival Sunshine isn't the most lu

08 Dec 2016 5   min read

New York pre cruise visit!

New York pre cruise visit!

In celebration of my up and coming "big" birthday next year I decided that it was time I visited New York! Flying with United Airlines out of Dublin meant I could clear customs this side of the pond and not have the hassle on arrival into the USA. A big bonus - I just swanned off the aircraft, collected my luggage and headed for the train to Penn Station in New York! Thankfully we were able to

28 Nov 2016 5   min read

What my customers say

Always very helpful and brilliant!

Lena Turner

Belfast

Margaret went out of her way to research many alternatives in order to get us the best deal for our trip. We will be back to her to add some more details very soon

Wesley Martin

Donaghadee

Margaret Always goes over & beyond . Have had great holidays up to now & looking forward to hopefully many more!

Sandra Rolston

Belfast

I've already recommended Margaret to friends. Very friendly and helpful advice. Always goes out of her way to help.

Lynn Bradfield

Dromoe

Top class service, advice and trips organised by Margaret every time I ask her to organise travel for me. Never disappoints. Would not consider going elsewhere for my travel advise.

Peter Branker

Dromore

Margaret was very responsive to our travel requests and gave us an itinerary that we wished for and I would highly recommend her.

Muriel Ferguson

Bangor

Margaret helped organise our New year Ski trip efficiently and expediciously as ever. She was able to proactively source plenty of options quickly. Highly recommended and have booked with her for over 10 years! Wouldn't go elsewhere...

Michael Graham

Northern Ireland

Cannot thank you enough from searching out the best deal from our initial request throughout the whole experience. Have already spread the word amongst friends and family continuing to do so. Looking forward very much to our next cruise in 2021 booked through Maggie.

Sue Irwin

Donaghadee

Margaret has experience & vast knowledge within the travel industry. She has been organising my holidays for years, from group bookings to city breaks to ski trips to our honeymoon. First class service & nothing is ever a hassle, always a pleasure dealing with her

Nina Welshman

Donaghadee

Margaret has been fantastic , I had a basic idea of what we needed for our Family Trip of a lifetime , I don't have the time or expertise to work out flights , hotels , dates etc . Margaret's advice and recommendations helped me focus on what was possible within a budget . She is very easy to talk to and full of good ideas of places to see and do , it helps that she listens to what we wanted but able to advise on things that would not be practical due to time or distance limitations. Margaret was recommended to me from friends who Margaret had helped in the past , I would not hesitate to recommend her to any of my friends or family. brilliant service.

Joyce McConnell

Ballymena

Margaret is a superstar she has never let me down on trips, hotel accommodation or phone calls always available. We would use no one else.

Maria Corry

Magherafelt

Excellent. The personal service we get from Margaret is way above what we expected.

John Chamber

Donaghadee

Margaret was great at helping me choose the perfect option for my family holiday giving me plenty of different options to choose from and answered any questions I had promptly.

Nicola Johnston

Belfast

Margaret listened to our thoughts and came up with some fabulous suggestions.. The quality of the itinerary was next to none and Margaret was happy to make any changes required. We feel as if we are in very safe hands and cannot wait to go on our trip - it will be a trip if a lifetime to South Africa

Dorothy Boyce

Lurgan

Margaret was a great help, beyond helpful and nothing was too much trouble. Will definitely book with Margaret again and recommend her to friends

Amy McCourt

County Louth

Although I have on been QM2 twice before Margaret give me a lot of good advice regarding my stateroom. I will book with her again.

Bryan Marshall

Comber

After a bad experience with another travel agent I found Margaret to be fantastic. She made planning our honeymoon easy and stress free.

Siobhan Finnegan

Belfast

I found Margaret Ramm to be very helpful in finding exactly what our family needed for this years holiday. She took all our requested and ticked everyone. I will be recommending her to family and friends looking for a holiday now or in the near future.

Tracey Rylance

Bangor

Margaret was fantastic. Answered all of my questions and gave us a wide variety of options for our accommodation. We had our holiday booked within 24 hours at a brilliant price and flight times that suited us. We would definitely recommend Margaret and more importantly book through her again. Thanks Margaret.

Melissa Jess

Bangot

Fantastic local service on a global scale! Margaret cannot do enough to make sure everything is perfect!

Mark Hamilton

North Down

Can't speak highly enough about Margaret at Travel Counsellors, most friendly and approachable, where nothing seems a problem, efficient& professional, ... she gets the job done and found me a cracking deal! It was an absolute pleasure booking through them. Totally pain free. Hallelujah !

Tricia Torney-Thompson

Belfast

We have always booked our holidays through Margaret and are never short of delighted with her professionalism. Margaret has a wealth of knowledge and always offers the best advice. We always recommend her to friends and family and will continue to do so.

Peter Wilson

Portadown

I have found Margaret so helpful over the last few years with not only recommendations and advice on how to make sure me and my family's holidays are an amazing experience but also that they are so well organised that everything goes smoothly for us..I have and will continue to recommend her to anyone.

Amanda Magill

Larne

Thank you so much for organizing our honeymoon for us - nearly a year and a half ago - how times flies!! We really enjoyed our trip to New Zealand, the itinerary you prepared was flawless and we recommend you to friends all the time! We have been busy with our son Jack who arrived in June..perhaps the next holiday you are organizing for us will be a family one. Love Richard, Leanne and Jack

Richard Witherhead

Ballymena

Fabulous service as always. Other agents or booking direct may be a little cheaper but Margaret's customer service and genuine concern to provide the perfect holiday experience from start to finish, far outweigh any price difference.Travel Counsellors are lucky to have retained such a brilliant member of staff.

Bernadette Cawley

Kingston Upon Thames

Margaret was extremely helpful & had a lot of knowledge on where to stay in California & we would wholeheartedly recommend her to friends when booking a holiday.

Donald Moore

Banbridge

Margaret was polite and very helpful with any requests I had in relation to our cruise holiday. She spent a lot of time going through various cruises and price options for me and always called back when she said she would. Nothing was too much trouble!

Gary Reddick

County Armagh

From the moment I first contacted my Travel Counsellor, Margaret Ramm, she was very helpful. My fiancé and I didn't really know where we wanted to go on honeymoon. Plus then trying to choose somewhere with the best weather and activities that suited want we wanted, made it even harder. Margaret asked us a few questions about what we wanted out of our honeymoon and showed us a few places, we loved her ideas and she was very good with our budget. Cannot wait to go on our honeymoon in July!! :) Thanks Margaret for making our dream honeymoon come true without overspending.

Christine Hurl

Magherafelt

Very helpful throughout and even when we were on route there and back we were able to ask any questions we had, made it all very stress free! Can't wait to book the next one :)

Oliver Gass

Bangor

Found Margaret very helpful and she took time to understand the type of holiday i was looking to book - profile of family, interests etc etc. Her knowledge of the region and recommendations for accommodation have all been 1st class.

G McBurney

Belfast

I would definitely recommend Margaret. I love the fact she recognises immediately who she is speaking to so very much get a personal service. She is extremely helpful and very efficient in all she does.

Fiona Arney

London

I found Margaret extremely helpful and accommodating. She was accessible at anytime of the day, 7 days a week. I got a sense that she really wanted to plan me a honeymoon that would be unforgettable and all at the most competitive price. I was alternatively seeking other honeymoon quotes and Margaret was unbeatable. I would strongly recomment Margaret to family and friends and I have infact booked my hen party with her and have just give her the challenge of organising my fiance's stag. I will be contacting Margaret for all my future holidays. Cannot recommend enough.

Stacey Hassan

Northern Ireland

Fantastic service. Margaret was brilliant in finding the perfect holiday at the right price. Endlessly patientwith all my questions both before and after I booked. Margaret is an absolute STAR!

K Cawley

Kingston Upon Thames

I've been booking with the same person for more than 5 years and if anything she just gets better. Thanks Margaret

David Haffey

Lisburn

We would definitely recommend Margaret to friends and family. We were looking for a cruise to celebrate a 30th birthday and she was extremely helpful from start to finish of booking. All queries answered and helped us to get a great deal. Looking forward to our holiday now!

P O'Flaherty

Belfast

Margaret was a joy to work with. Efficient, knowledgeable and went the extra mile to find us a great Villa in Portugal for our Summer Holidays. Thank you!

Judith Reed

London

My wife and I wanted to organise a much-needed city break; just a couple of days together to re-charge our batteries. The demands of work and family meant that we simply never got around to finding time to research and arrange a suitable holiday break. I contacted Margaret Ramm at Travel Counsellors and asked her to sort something out. That single phone call resulted in a fantastic city break in Venice in early November. Margaret put together a few options for us to choose from and then organised all our travel and accommodation needs - right down to writing out our luggage labels for both the outbound and inbound journeys! All we had to do was turn up at the airport. The restaurant she recommended was lovely and we would not have found it without her directions as it was tucked away down one of those slender, innocuous alleyways which are so typical of Venice. We have no hesitation in recommending Travel Counsellors and will certainly be contacting Margaret when the time comes for our next holiday.

David Cunningham

Ballygowan

Hi Margaret After being home from our skiing holiday for several weeks now I just wanted to let you know we had a fantastic holiday. We have been watching the Olympics this week and have been reminiscing about our time in Whistler. I also want to thank you personally for the fantastic job you did on organising the whole trip. I would have no hesitation in recommending you to my friends and have already said to one guy about our great experience with Travel Counsellors. I hope to talk to you soon and who knows I could be booking another skiing trip for next year. Thanks again

David Morrow

Belfast

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