Michelle Bailey

My expertise

Mediterranean
Multi - Destination
Couples
Multi - Generational Travel
Tanzania
Beach
City Break
Safari

I'm based in

Buckinghamshire

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It's Nice To Meet You

I’m Michelle, based in Buckinghamshire near Leighton Buzzard, where I live with my partner Steve and our very pampered Bengal cat, Raj (Chief Feline Officer and professional suitcase tester).

Travel has been part of my life for as long as I can remember — my first trip abroad was at just two years old, and I’ve been hooked ever since. Over the years I’ve lived and worked overseas and explored everywhere from Andorra to Zanzibar (and many wonderful places in between).

What I love most about my job is getting to know you — your stories, your wish lists, your “one day” trips, and the little details that make a holiday truly special. I’m naturally a planner and a researcher, and I genuinely enjoy crafting trips that fit you perfectly.

I don’t just book holidays — I design tailored travel experiences. Whether it’s a big celebration, a once-in-a-lifetime adventure, or a much-needed escape, I take the time to understand exactly what you want and build a trip around you.

Life is busy, and that’s where I come in. I save you time, remove the stress, and handle the details so you can focus on the excitement. I work flexibly around you, not just standard office hours, because travel planning shouldn’t feel like a chore squeezed into your day.

As a Travel Counsellor, I’m an independent business owner backed by a global, award-winning company. That means expert support, trusted suppliers, and 100% financial protection — complete peace of mind for you and your investment.

From UK breaks to Mediterranean sunshine, bucket-list safaris to tailor-made long-haul journeys, I’d love to help bring your plans to life.

If you have a trip in mind — or even just the beginnings of an idea — let’s chat.

Trusted Travel, Tailored for You.

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What my customers say

I recently returned from an incredible two‑week trip to Japan, all thanks to the outstanding work of Michelle. From start to finish, the communication was clear, prompt, and genuinely helpful. Every detail of the itinerary was thoughtfully planned, balancing must‑see highlights with unique local experiences. The hotels were perfectly situated, making it easy to explore each city without hassle. The tour guides arranged for us were exceptional — knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate about sharing Japan’s culture. Most importantly, the entire planning process was completely stress‑free. Michelle handled everything with such professionalism that all I had to do was show up and enjoy. I couldn’t recommend her services more highly, so much so that I’ve already been asked for her details from a friend of mine who wants to go there too!!"

Bettie Mann

Stevenage

Easiest 10, I've ever given. Michelle has been great every step of the way. With our family not being frequent travellers, we could not have done it without her.

Royston Cyster

Buckingham

First time we had ever used a Travel Consultant service - Michelle fully put us at our ease to explain how she worked and we were very impressed how she took our ideas and created such a carefully prepared itinerary. Delighted with the advice and inputs and can't wait for our trip!!! THANK YOU

Gary Caulfield

Coleraine

I would Michelle a give a score of 20 if I could. The service was absolutely amazing and so professional. I would most definitely recommend her to everyone. She made the process so easy and seamless. Thank you.

Karen Gower

Leighton Buzzard

Michelle met with us to understand our likes and dislikes and what we were aiming to get out of the holiday. She then curated a bespoke package and worked on tweaking this to suit our specific asks. Nothing was too much trouble and Michelle really knew the location which helped her understand and plan the best holiday package for us personally!

Jo Lewington

Bucks

Thank you very much for organising our holiday in Feb/March 2026 . We had a fabulous time based in Phuket Thailand. We managed the whole holiday scenario which suited us-Beach, Golf, Tourism and some great local food. The fact that USA/Israel declared war on Iran whilst we were there had a massive impact on our travel plans with most flights going through ME airports affected by drone and rocket attacks , closing them to flights which affected our return. Throughout, you remained calm and in contact with us in Thailand and were a constant source of encouragement and kept us up to date with the travel situation. You also managed somehow to book us a change flight and route to avoid the war area so that we were able to return home safely. I could not recommend you and your service highly enough.

Malcolm Hanson

Princes Risborough

Michelle was really helpful. We wanted a week in Thessaloniki and she found us flights and transfers and booked these and the hotel of our choice. She found a competitive price too. We are really looking forward to our visit. Thank you. I am now planning a couple more trips and will ask her advice on these and will use her again.

Sheila Meekums

Leighton Buzzard

Michelle couldn't have been more helpful. We would definitely recommend her service to our friends and family 😊

Mandy Tapping

Buckingham

Really appreciate you taking the hassle out of the search and having everything handy in the App is great.

Susan Stewart

East Lothian

Michelle is so helpful and dedicated to finding just the right gem of a holiday. From the start to finish, she really helped to secure the best outcome for my next trip. Superstar! 😎

Sarah Jamieson

Buckingham

Michelle was absolutely amazing, found my perfect holiday and was so helpful. Normally my husband books everything, I wanted to surprise him for his birthday. Michelle took me through everything step by step, so informative and made me feel calm and that my custom was important.

Gemma Sopp

Leighton Buzzard

Oh wow, I mean wow. Our four-stop city break/safari/beach holiday for my family of 5 (kids age 16, 19 & 20) was arranged by Michelle Bailey from Travel Counsellors and we were all absolutely blown away. Michelle took on board ALL our ideas and put together a package which ran like clockwork and was within our budget. From an apartment in Dubai including a dune safari in the desert, a two-stop Tanzanian safari in the mountains and on a deserted white beach, both in jaw-dropping fabulous lodges with views to die for, all wrapped up with a week beside the Indian Ocean in Zanzibar. Michelle even checked us in on all 4 flights, such was the service we received. She was on hand to help with everything pre-adventure (visas, insurance, luggage recommendations) as well as always being there throughout the trip should we need her (thankfully we didn't as it had been meticulously organised by Michelle). She was superb and we all highly recommend her. Michelle made a once-in-a-lifetime family adventure holiday perfect in every way.

Kirsty Tomlinson

Aylesbury

I had a vision for my Reykjavik trip and told Michelle and she then organised the whole holiday. I honestly couldn’t have asked for anything more, it was so easy for me, I just followed her itinerary and it was a fabulous trip. I will definitely recommend and I will also ask Michelle to organise any future trips. Thank you!

Jaquie Dixon

Leighton Buzzard

Michelle was very professional and knowledgeable in booking my trip. I would highly recommend her and will definitely be using her services again.

Sarah Sewter

Aylesbury

Super fast, friendly, tailored service!

Jo Fairhurst

Aylesbury

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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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