Martin Smolik

My expertise

Caribbean
Europe
Cruise
Couples
LGBTQ+ Friendly
Bali
Beach
City Break

I'm based in

North Yorkshire

Available for new enquiries

Bespoke Travel Planning Built on Trust, Expertise & Lasting Relationships

Hello, I’m Martin – your personal Travel Counsellor.

Thank you for visiting my page. I specialise in creating bespoke, tailor made holidays designed around you - your preferences, interests, pace, and travel style. Whether you’re dreaming of a relaxed weekend escape, a luxury bucket list journey, a multi centre adventure, family holiday or an adults only retreat, my role is to make planning effortless and the experience unforgettable.

Travel isn’t just my profession, it’s my passion. I offer a highly personal, one to one service, and I’m available 24/7 whenever you need me. You’ll always deal directly with me, never a call centre or automated system. My aim is to build long term relationships, getting to know my clients over time so that every holiday is better than the last.

Originally from the Czech Republic, I’ve lived and worked across the UK and Europe and travelled extensively. Being bilingual allows me to offer deeper insights and truly personalised recommendations. I take the time to listen carefully, understanding what matters most to you, so I can design holidays that feel thoughtfully crafted rather than off the shelf.
Beyond planning trips, I love exploring new destinations myself. From the culture and architecture of Barcelona to the magical Christmas atmosphere of Prague, and further afield to Singapore, Bali and Barbados, my personal experiences help me guide my clients with honesty and confidence.

At Travel Counsellors, your holiday is fully financially protected, professionally managed, and supported every step of the way.
My background in hospitality and care means exceptional service comes naturally to me.

If you’re looking for a dedicated travel professional who will take care of every detail and build a lasting travel partnership with you, I’d love to help.
Looking forward to hear from you soon!

Martin, your Travel Counsellor.

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What my customers say

What a great holiday What a great holiday, Martin listened to all our wants and needs and delivered an amazing holiday. He helped us throughout the experience being it was our first time booking with Travel Counsellors. It was made a bit more challenging when we needed to book an extra person in our party after we had booked initially but it wasn't an issue and Martin dealt with it all perfectly even making sure we all sat together even though we had different flight bookings. I would totally recommend Travel Counsellors and Martin to help you book your next amazing holiday.

Simon Brazier

York

Martin has been great at finding us the perfect itinerary. He was quick to respond to changes we wanted and we feel very reassured.

Rachael Jackson

York

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20 Mar 2026

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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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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.

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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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01423 205189

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