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As a Travel Counsellor, I recognise the need for a great holiday. Taking into account your time and budget constraints, I will endeavour to ensure you get the best experience and create wonderful memories wherever you go. My promise is to work closely with you, to listen to your needs, offer independent and impartial advice in order to create your perfect bespoke holiday. The best part is; I will do all the hard work so you can just sit back and enjoy your dream holiday.
I have a passion for travel and have spent the last 20 years researching and organising my own trips. I have explored over 45 countries across 6 of the 7 continents. I will, therefore, offer you first-hand experience on many destinations across the globe. I combine my love of travel with writing about it, and have been published in the Telegraph as well as other smaller publications.
From travelling alone to larger groups, no matter the style of accommodation (villa, hotel or cottage), I will be able to design a break to suit your needs. Whether your ideal holiday is relaxing on a beach, cruising on a ship, watching wildlife on a safari or being active on a sporty break, I’ve got it covered. Whether, it’s a weekend city or spa break, in the UK or abroad, or creating a magical trip for those special occasions (weddings, honeymoons or birthdays), I will arrange every step of your journey from the minute you leave your doorstep to when you return.
One of the unique benefits of booking with Travel Counsellors is that every element of your holiday is 100% financially protected by either ATOL or the Travel Counsellors Trust, giving you full peace of mind over your investments.
I love nothing more than working with clients on their holiday plans and as such am available for a chat whenever it is most convenient for you.
So….let’s get started, whether you want to discuss your travel plans or simply get some impartial advice, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Where will you be going next?.............
Whatever your holiday needs I'm here to help you, so simply give me a call or send me an email with your contact details on and I can get things started for you:-
Sent in by Jurgen Hoogerboord
Enniskillen, Country Fermanagh, 08 March 2020
What I liked most was that Michelle tried to understand what was important to us in this holiday but then brought her expertise to put together a fantastic itinerary full of experiences that we had never heard of but that sound and look amazing. Her focus really was on trying to understand the key things we wanted to do and see and then show us the possibilities. After that she worked on making travel times etc. optimal for our young family. She has been very clear about costs and timelines and when there was a delay in booking from our side she just worked with us according to our timelines. Overall I have found it a great experience and I will definitely recommend Michelle to friends family and colleagues.
Sent in by Penelope Wainwright
Burford, Oxon, 08 March 2020
We have now booked 6 holidays with Michelle including a cruise to the Caribbean, touring round Cambodia and Vietnam, a hotel stay in Majorca, cottage in the UK, river cruise on the Douro and Oberammergau. The experience of working with her to get the perfect holiday has always been rewarding. and as you can the holidays have been varied. She takes the time and pain out of searching through various websites and then having to book everything yourself by doing it for us. We would have no hesitation in recommending her, in fact we have done so several times already!
Sent in by Tamara Jones
Sheerness, 30 September 2019
Quick, efficient, supporting you the whole holiday. What more could you ask for?
Sent in by Alistair Clarke
Marlow, Bucks, 16 September 2019
Always willing to help and very responsive to our communications
Sent in by Patricia Barry
Burford, Oxon, 06 September 2019
Extremely helpful (even helping with our ESTA applications) and very knowledgeable about Washington DC.
Sent in by Richard Doughty
Pound Ridge, New York, USA, 03 September 2019
Michelle was really helpful in providing options for our trip for Morocco and helped us hone in on the itinerary to ensure we had a good blend of experiences and relaxation. At all times she was super responsive. Looking forward to the trip and working with Michelle again.
Sent in by Dominic Wade
Mortimer, Berkshire, 03 September 2019
Michelle is very personable, knowledgeable and helpful. A pleasure to deal with.
Sent in by Paris Warr
Watford, Herts, 03 September 2019
Michelle is fab! She helped us arrange a great trip to Bali.
Sent in by Catherine Lewis
Aberdare, Mid Glamorgan, 03 September 2019
Michelle has spent a lot of time and effort putting together a special holiday for us for a special occasion. She has communicated with us all the way through the process and has given a lot of information to make sure we make the right choice. We have the perfect holiday planned to Peru and Brazil.
Sent in by Scott Crooks
Isleworth, London, 03 September 2019
Very helpful in finding the best deal to South Africa, great to deal with. Always super friendly! Definitely recommend.
Sent in by Sarah Goddard
Reading, Berkshire, 03 September 2019
This is the second time I’ve used Michelle to book a special trip that needed tailoring and lots of tweaks! As always she was on hand 24/7 to help out and offer advice, never takes feedback negatively just keeps trying to find a solution that fits - and we’ve now got our awesome Canada adventure booked up for September! Great work ethic and customer focus. The last trip we booked was spot on so we will always try and use her.
Sent in by Susan Patel
Chalfont St Giles, Buckinghamshire, 03 September 2019
Great friendly personal service while organising our trip to India and the Maldives.
Sent in by Jenifer Sharma
Burghfield, Berkshire, 03 September 2019
It was so easy booking this trip with Michelle, She gave us a number of options, patiently waited for our responses, looked for alternatives, and accommodated all our preferences. The deciding factor was the price, as we got everything we wanted within our budget! We will definitely go back to Michelle for our next trip!
Sent in by Sharon Johnson
Mortimer, Reading, 26 June 2019
We received superb service from Michelle. Really quick response and spot-on in terms of with what we were looking for our Summer holiday this year.
Sent in by Lucy Stead
Mortimer, Reading, 25 June 2019
Michelle was excellent and went over and above to find the right Ski holiday for us even when we changed our mind on what we wanted to do.
Sent in by Manisha Daya
Dubai, 25 June 2019
Michelle was very patient, thorough on the A-Z of our Disney Orlando holiday needs, bearing in mind our budget too. She answered all emails and questions very quickly.
Sent in by Gillian Butler
Mortimer, Reading, 25 June 2019
Very professional service when booking our trip to Venice, extremely knowledgeable and I have no hesitation in recommending Michelle.
Sent in by Penelope Wainwright
Burford, 11 June 2019
Michelle has organised an amazing trip for us to Cambodia and Vietnam. She has suggested things we would never had thought of doing like a 1 day cookery course and has built in some relaxation days which, again, we would not probably have thought about. We can't wait to take this trip. It is the 3rd trip she has organised for us and we will definitely be going to her again.
Sent in by Kevin Richardson
San Francisco, USA, 23 April 2019
Extremely easy to work with! Takes her time to make sure all bases are covered!
Sent in by Melissa Moyle
Dulwich, London, 23 April 2019
Excellent service, prompt responses and regular updates throughout the booking process.
Sent in by Patricia Cowen
Mortimer, Berkshire, 02 April 2019
Michelle is extremely efficient and reliable,giving a very friendly service. We would certainly recommend her to our friends and family.
Sent in by Amy Wigham
Camberley, Surrey, 02 April 2019
Extremely helpful and knowledgeable about the area to be visited (Myanmar). Nothing was too much effort and we felt like she wanted us to get the perfect trip for us and not sell us a holiday. Thank you!
Sent in by Melanie Scott-Erskine
Wokingham, Berkshire, 02 April 2019
Very responsive, asked good questions, and gave us several options. A very good experience and would definitely recommend!
Sent in by Carleen May
Mortimer, Reading, 14 February 2019
Michelle was everything you'd wish for in a travel counsellor.....very friendly, professional and knowledgeable.
Sent in by Christopher Silk
Reading, 06 February 2019
Michelle was fantastic from start to finish of our booking process. Michelle was always on-hand to give advice and her vast knowledge of Asia helped us with planning our itinerary around Vietnam. Having changed my mind quite a few times, I imagine I wont be Michelle's easiest customer, but she was very understanding and happy to help. I would recommend Michelle to anyone who is planning a trip away, especially if you're not quite sure of the finer details. Michelle looks after everything! Thanks again!
Sent in by Megan Gower
Maidstone, 04 February 2019
Michelle was an absolute delight to deal with during our honeymoon planning. I will 100% be using her again. Nothing was too much trouble!
Sent in by Jo Varnish
Maplewood, USA, 15 January 2019
Michelle is the consummate professional, and manages to be super lovely too! I have no hesitation in recommending Michelle as someone you can trust to plan your trip with care, and with understanding.
Sent in by Julie Foster
Reading, 16 December 2018
Great service, took away all of the hassle of researching and booking independently.
Sent in by Jessica Poole
Langley, 05 December 2018
Fantastic service, helped me loads and I got more than I thought I would for such a great price.
Sent in by Catherine Victor
Dundee, 15 November 2018
Michelle has been superb. My holiday was not an easy one to put together and she had it done in super fast time. Well done and thank you.
Sent in by Jurgen Hoogerboord
Enniskillen, Country Fermanagh, 08 March 2020
What I liked most was that Michelle tried to understand what was important to us in this holiday but then brought her expertise to put together a fantastic itinerary full of experiences that we had never heard of but that sound and look amazing. Her focus...
What I liked most was that Michelle tried to understand what was important to us in this holiday but then brought her expertise to put together a fantastic itinerary full of experiences that we had never heard of but that sound and look amazing. Her focus really was on trying to understand the key things we wanted to do and see and then show us the possibilities. After that she worked on making travel times etc. optimal for our young family. She has been very clear about costs and timelines and when there was a delay in booking from our side she just worked with us according to our timelines. Overall I have found it a great experience and I will definitely recommend Michelle to friends family and colleagues.
Continue ReadingSent in by Penelope Wainwright
Burford, Oxon, 08 March 2020
We have now booked 6 holidays with Michelle including a cruise to the Caribbean, touring round Cambodia and Vietnam, a hotel stay in Majorca, cottage in the UK, river cruise on the Douro and Oberammergau. The experience of working with her to get the...
We have now booked 6 holidays with Michelle including a cruise to the Caribbean, touring round Cambodia and Vietnam, a hotel stay in Majorca, cottage in the UK, river cruise on the Douro and Oberammergau. The experience of working with her to get the perfect holiday has always been rewarding. and as you can the holidays have been varied. She takes the time and pain out of searching through various websites and then having to book everything yourself by doing it for us. We would have no hesitation in recommending her, in fact we have done so several times already!
Continue ReadingSent in by Tamara Jones
Sheerness, 30 September 2019
Quick, efficient, supporting you the whole holiday. What more could you ask for?
Sent in by Alistair Clarke
Marlow, Bucks, 16 September 2019
Always willing to help and very responsive to our communications
Sent in by Patricia Barry
Burford, Oxon, 06 September 2019
Extremely helpful (even helping with our ESTA applications) and very knowledgeable about Washington DC.
Sent in by Richard Doughty
Pound Ridge, New York, USA, 03 September 2019
Michelle was really helpful in providing options for our trip for Morocco and helped us hone in on the itinerary to ensure we had a good blend of experiences and relaxation. At all times she was super responsive. Looking forward to the trip and working...
Michelle was really helpful in providing options for our trip for Morocco and helped us hone in on the itinerary to ensure we had a good blend of experiences and relaxation. At all times she was super responsive. Looking forward to the trip and working with Michelle again.
Continue ReadingSent in by Dominic Wade
Mortimer, Berkshire, 03 September 2019
Michelle is very personable, knowledgeable and helpful. A pleasure to deal with.
Sent in by Paris Warr
Watford, Herts, 03 September 2019
Michelle is fab! She helped us arrange a great trip to Bali.
Sent in by Catherine Lewis
Aberdare, Mid Glamorgan, 03 September 2019
Michelle has spent a lot of time and effort putting together a special holiday for us for a special occasion. She has communicated with us all the way through the process and has given a lot of information to make sure we make the right choice. We have...
Michelle has spent a lot of time and effort putting together a special holiday for us for a special occasion. She has communicated with us all the way through the process and has given a lot of information to make sure we make the right choice. We have the perfect holiday planned to Peru and Brazil.
Continue ReadingSent in by Scott Crooks
Isleworth, London, 03 September 2019
Very helpful in finding the best deal to South Africa, great to deal with. Always super friendly! Definitely recommend.
Sent in by Sarah Goddard
Reading, Berkshire, 03 September 2019
This is the second time I’ve used Michelle to book a special trip that needed tailoring and lots of tweaks! As always she was on hand 24/7 to help out and offer advice, never takes feedback negatively just keeps trying to find a solution that fits - and...
This is the second time I’ve used Michelle to book a special trip that needed tailoring and lots of tweaks! As always she was on hand 24/7 to help out and offer advice, never takes feedback negatively just keeps trying to find a solution that fits - and we’ve now got our awesome Canada adventure booked up for September! Great work ethic and customer focus. The last trip we booked was spot on so we will always try and use her.
Continue ReadingSent in by Susan Patel
Chalfont St Giles, Buckinghamshire, 03 September 2019
Great friendly personal service while organising our trip to India and the Maldives.
Sent in by Jenifer Sharma
Burghfield, Berkshire, 03 September 2019
It was so easy booking this trip with Michelle, She gave us a number of options, patiently waited for our responses, looked for alternatives, and accommodated all our preferences. The deciding factor was the price, as we got everything we wanted within...
It was so easy booking this trip with Michelle, She gave us a number of options, patiently waited for our responses, looked for alternatives, and accommodated all our preferences. The deciding factor was the price, as we got everything we wanted within our budget! We will definitely go back to Michelle for our next trip!
Continue ReadingSent in by Sharon Johnson
Mortimer, Reading, 26 June 2019
We received superb service from Michelle. Really quick response and spot-on in terms of with what we were looking for our Summer holiday this year.
Sent in by Lucy Stead
Mortimer, Reading, 25 June 2019
Michelle was excellent and went over and above to find the right Ski holiday for us even when we changed our mind on what we wanted to do.
Sent in by Manisha Daya
Dubai, 25 June 2019
Michelle was very patient, thorough on the A-Z of our Disney Orlando holiday needs, bearing in mind our budget too. She answered all emails and questions very quickly.
Sent in by Gillian Butler
Mortimer, Reading, 25 June 2019
Very professional service when booking our trip to Venice, extremely knowledgeable and I have no hesitation in recommending Michelle.
Sent in by Penelope Wainwright
Burford, 11 June 2019
Michelle has organised an amazing trip for us to Cambodia and Vietnam. She has suggested things we would never had thought of doing like a 1 day cookery course and has built in some relaxation days which, again, we would not probably have thought about....
Michelle has organised an amazing trip for us to Cambodia and Vietnam. She has suggested things we would never had thought of doing like a 1 day cookery course and has built in some relaxation days which, again, we would not probably have thought about. We can't wait to take this trip. It is the 3rd trip she has organised for us and we will definitely be going to her again.
Continue ReadingSent in by Kevin Richardson
San Francisco, USA, 23 April 2019
Extremely easy to work with! Takes her time to make sure all bases are covered!
Sent in by Melissa Moyle
Dulwich, London, 23 April 2019
Excellent service, prompt responses and regular updates throughout the booking process.
Sent in by Patricia Cowen
Mortimer, Berkshire, 02 April 2019
Michelle is extremely efficient and reliable,giving a very friendly service. We would certainly recommend her to our friends and family.
Sent in by Amy Wigham
Camberley, Surrey, 02 April 2019
Extremely helpful and knowledgeable about the area to be visited (Myanmar). Nothing was too much effort and we felt like she wanted us to get the perfect trip for us and not sell us a holiday. Thank you!
Sent in by Melanie Scott-Erskine
Wokingham, Berkshire, 02 April 2019
Very responsive, asked good questions, and gave us several options. A very good experience and would definitely recommend!
Sent in by Carleen May
Mortimer, Reading, 14 February 2019
Michelle was everything you'd wish for in a travel counsellor.....very friendly, professional and knowledgeable.
Sent in by Christopher Silk
Reading, 06 February 2019
Michelle was fantastic from start to finish of our booking process. Michelle was always on-hand to give advice and her vast knowledge of Asia helped us with planning our itinerary around Vietnam. Having changed my mind quite a few times, I imagine I wont...
Michelle was fantastic from start to finish of our booking process. Michelle was always on-hand to give advice and her vast knowledge of Asia helped us with planning our itinerary around Vietnam. Having changed my mind quite a few times, I imagine I wont be Michelle's easiest customer, but she was very understanding and happy to help. I would recommend Michelle to anyone who is planning a trip away, especially if you're not quite sure of the finer details. Michelle looks after everything! Thanks again!
Continue ReadingSent in by Megan Gower
Maidstone, 04 February 2019
Michelle was an absolute delight to deal with during our honeymoon planning. I will 100% be using her again. Nothing was too much trouble!
Sent in by Jo Varnish
Maplewood, USA, 15 January 2019
Michelle is the consummate professional, and manages to be super lovely too! I have no hesitation in recommending Michelle as someone you can trust to plan your trip with care, and with understanding.
Sent in by Julie Foster
Reading, 16 December 2018
Great service, took away all of the hassle of researching and booking independently.
Sent in by Jessica Poole
Langley, 05 December 2018
Fantastic service, helped me loads and I got more than I thought I would for such a great price.
Sent in by Catherine Victor
Dundee, 15 November 2018
Michelle has been superb. My holiday was not an easy one to put together and she had it done in super fast time. Well done and thank you.
From the pristine white-sand beaches of Thailand’s idyllic islands to the sprawling wide-open roads of the USA; the historic and breathtakingly beautiful architecture of India to the crystal-clear turquoise waters of the Maldives – there’s a world of wonder out there and it’s just waiting to be explored.
Contact me on 01183 290 066