It's Nice To Meet You
Hello, my name is Natasha Ashford and I’m your personal travel expert, based in Barry in the beautiful Vale of Glamorgan. Travel to me is not just a career, it’s in my blood.
I have 30 years’ experience of looking after people, starting my journey in an independent travel agency, before becoming a key consultant for 21 years with one of the world’s major high street agents.
My life as a travel agent has given me the opportunity to visit over 30 countries and experience many different types of destinations and cultures. I even chose to marry on board a cruise ship in the Caribbean; and my passion is to create wonderful memories through all types of travel and holidays.
I joined Travel Counsellors because I wanted to spend all my time focusing on you - my customer. My promise? I’ll find and create the travel experience that’s right for you - saving you the time and pain of trawling through pages and pages of holidays and flights; going the extra mile (and more) to make sure you get the perfect travel proposal.
As I’m an independent Travel Counsellor, I can source many holidays, flights and other travel arrangements, using my valued relationships with a wide range of suppliers to give you something quite unique.
What makes me different?
Quite simply, I love a challenge. I love looking after people. I love the satisfaction of finding the right holiday. I love getting my teeth into a complex quote, a group booking, your wedding arrangements - anything and everything to do with creating special travel moments.
Above all, I’m here for you. I’ll look after you from the moment you contact me. So you can rely on me to ease your journey throughout the booking process and sort out all the arrangements before you travel. And I’ll also be here for you if you need me while you’re on your holiday; and when you return.
That’s all part of my personal commitment to you - and it’s also good to know that as part of a large and trusted organisation, every single holiday I arrange is 100% protected by ATOL or the Travel Counsellors Financial Trust.
WANDERLUST-A strong desire or urge to travel and explore the world.
“Because in the end, you won’t remember the time you spent working in the office or mowing your lawn. Climb that goddamn mountain”. Jack Kerouac.
I’m looking forward to hearing from you!
Reviews
What my customers say
After making my last booking I decided to cancel my existing holiday with another company and move to Natasha as she is always at the end of the phone for me. Fab customer service.
Nicola Jones
Barry
30/05/2026
Excellent service , easy to contact if needed
Carl Steins
Swansea
30/05/2026
Easy to make contact with and responds quickly. Competitive pricing too. Even kept me up to date out of hours.
Julie Leadon
Barry
30/05/2026
Natasha always gives a great service to her customers, she is a real asset.
Christine Hustler
Caerphilly
30/05/2026
Natasha is amazing. Answers any enquiries I have on trips even when she’s on holiday herself! Booked a few trips through Tasha now and highly recommend as she’s always on hand to help
Nicola Middleton
Cannington
30/05/2026
Fantastic service and advice from start to finish
Martin Davies
Edinburgh
30/05/2026
Fantastic service, as always.
Joanne Tanner
Sully
30/05/2026
Our agent Natasha went above and beyond trying to answer our many questions and make sure that we were aware and happy with everything before we booked. She truly is amazing and an absolute credit to the company. A+ service and we will be recommending her to others and using her again
Darren Moran
Barry
30/05/2026
Always a pleasure
Tanya Downes
Barry
30/05/2026
Faultless service
John Ducker
Worthing
30/05/2026
Always at the end of the phone, more than helpful.
Helen Peake
BARRY
11/07/2025
Fantastic service from Natasha again, catering for a large group on a Caribbean cruise. Would not want to go anywhere else.
Martyn Anthony
BARRY
11/07/2025
Excellent service from Natasha. Anything we ask she does her best to sort. Thank you
GLORIA COX
PENARTH
03/06/2025
Totally trust the service and information given by Nat. Very knowledgeable and always available to help any queries.
Nicola Middleton
BRIDGWATER
03/06/2025
Natasha has been absolutely amazing with every query that we have thrown at here. She is very on the ball regarding keeping in contact and keeping you fully informed. She is very professional and i would definitely recommend others to contact when looking for a holiday
Darren Moran
Barry
03/06/2025
Natasha was very efficient and dealt with our requests in an extremely professional manner. Would not hesitate to recommend her to friends and family.
Valerie Kuck
Cardiff
03/06/2025
Natasha was very professional and efficient. I will definitely be using her in future to book all my holiday destinations.
Michelle Dutton
Barry
03/06/2025
Excellent service by Natasha. Natasha goes out of her way to offer you the best possible service she can. She checks everything you ask and comes back quickly with all the answers. Fabulous service.
Alison Wilkinson
Barry, Wales
15/04/2025
Worked late evening to find me the best deal
David Hazelwood
Barry
15/04/2025
Extremely helpful, very knowledgeable, excellent service, we will definitely be using Natasha again.
Jeanette Rossiter
Cardiff
15/04/2025
Very helpful and patient with my various requests! Also was really flexible fitting in all the help around working hours and kids! Thank you
Maria Hall
Sully
20/07/2024
I would be happy to recommend Natasha to anyone she is helpful and has experience with most destinations which is always a good thing.
Sheila Percy
BOURNEMOUTH
20/07/2024
Went out of your way to ensure we had the best deals thanks Tash x
Gareth Huish
CAERPHILLY
20/07/2024
Natasha has been absolutely exceptional, we had an issue with RCC changing the cruise massively but nothing was too much for her to deal with. Constant communication until everything had been re addressed. I would highly recommend her to everyone. An absolute credit to the company.
Darren Moran
Barry
20/07/2024
Natasha was fabulous, she was very helpful and professional in arranging for us to book onto the same cruise that our friends had already booked onto. I will be recommending her to all our family and friends! Thank you!
James Coldwell
RICHMOND
20/07/2024
Very helpful and very understanding as we have never done a cruise before and did a lot of changing of dates and cabins.
K Rattenbury
Vale of Glamorgan
20/07/2024
Already have recommended and my aunt booked too.
M Webber
Vale of Glamorgan
20/07/2024
I didn’t have a clue about cruises and she sorted everything for me. And working on a Sunday late, thank you
Nicola Middleton
BRIDGWATER
20/07/2024
Excellent service and communication throughout the entire booking process.
Martin Davies
Edinburgh
20/07/2024
Me and my wife were very nervous in booking a cruise as this is our first time. Every time we have spoken to Natasha she has put our minds at ease and she has been very helpful in all our questions we had. Would I recommend Natasha, yes I would 100%
C Nash
Barry
20/07/2024
Superb customer service The best anyone could wish for , nothing is ever to much , and every question or query is answered straight away and solved My holiday is made stress free and so enjoyable without any worries with this service THANK YOU SO MUCH TASHA
R Thomas
Vale of Glamorgan
28/02/2024
Fantastic service from Natasha, prompt and professional at all times - highly recommended
Emma Duffy
Rhoose
28/02/2024
Faultless Service
John Spencer
Barry
28/02/2024
Faultless Service
John Spencer
Barry
28/02/2024
Went over and beyond to help book my holiday
Jane Watkins
Barry
28/02/2024
Natasha has booked a few holidays for myself and friends and is highly recommended. She has fantastic customer service skills and ensures our holiday will run smoothly from start to finish. Amazing!!
Michelle Dutton
Barry
28/02/2024
Great customer service and always there when you need support..
Carol Morris
Rhiwbina, Cardiff
28/02/2024
Natasha is a wonderful person to deal with and any questions that you have are dealt with in the most prompt and professional manner
Michael Connolly
Barry
28/02/2024
Extremely happy with the service received!
C Kelly
Barry
28/02/2024
Very helpful
Lyn Rees
Barry
28/02/2024
Thank you for getting me the holiday I wanted. You did your best to give me everything I had asked for. Keeping me updated and informed as to how far you had got. It really was a good experience. You were excellent and so professional and friendly when providing your service
Alison Francis
Pontyclun
28/02/2024
We always find Tash patient and helpful as we don’t always know where we want to go! We always get there in the end :)
Alison Rees
Lower Brynamman, Ammanford
28/02/2024
Great service and competitive price
Emma Bridge
Pontrhydyfen, PORT TALBOT
28/02/2024
I have to say, Natasha makes it so easy and gives the best advice, I often get quite stressed out and not really sure what I want, she's so patient …. She always takes the pressure out of what really doesn’t have to be a stressful situation, She’s absolutely fantastic we would recommend her highly xx
Claire Brahim-Culverwell
PENARTH
28/02/2024
Always very helpful.
Helen Clark
BARRY
28/02/2024
Very efficient, friendly professional service
Susanne Thomson
BARRY
28/02/2024
Excellent advice and fantastic service
Christine Watkins
Cwmbran
08/07/2023
Natasha has been really helpful and patient. There have been a few hiccups along the way but she's been great at sorting everything out for us
Mary Evans
Caerphilly
09/05/2023
Natasha Ashford is an asset to your company. She was very helpful and went above my expectation to book the holiday
Luisa Guarnizo Gomez
Barry
22/03/2023
Natasha has been very helpful through out the holiday booking process and would highly recommended friends and family to book holidays through Natasha.
Peter Sherrin
Barry
13/03/2023
Always very helpful & informative
Christine Hustler
Caerphilly
13/03/2023
Great service and value for money!
Michael Jervis
Barry
13/03/2023
Natasha is an outstanding ambassador for the Travel Counsellors brand - I do not use any other travel consultant any longer as I don't need to. The service I receive is second to none, and as a busy business owner the attention that I receive, any day or night is invaluable. Every company needs a 'Natasha' on their workforce. Excellent service in any industry in this country seems to be a thing of the past - sadly. You are vey lucky to have her. I trust you show your appreciation. Joanne Tanner
Joanne Tanner
Sully
09/02/2023
I was very impressed with the way Natasha dealt with my original enquiry and then how quickly and efficiently she completed the booking of the holiday . She also answered the queries I had and now I am looking forward to the holiday .
Susan Baldwin
Penarth
09/02/2023
Brilliant service, professional, friendly and knowledgeable. Will definitely use Tash again. Thank you
Alison Rees
Neath
28/01/2023
I wouldn’t use anyone else for my travel services Natasha is fabulous She’s goes above and beyond - nothing to too much trouble She certainly offers a 24/7 service - being a business owner myself I more often than not need ‘out of hours’ support and she certainly delivers that
J Tanner
Penarth
28/01/2023
Professional great personal service.
Mark Tilling
Newport
28/01/2023
Natasha worked really hard to find us a holiday to suit our party made up from multiple family members from different households. Nothing was too much trouble for Natasha and the experience was very pleasant throughout. 10/10 from us!!
Danny Borg
Barry
28/01/2023
Wouldn’t hesitate to use Natasha to book a holiday again. Friendly and professional couldn’t ask for more
Karen Chick
BRIDGEND
28/01/2023
Was recommended by a friend, and would definitely recommend Natasha again
Kathleen Buckeridge
B
28/01/2023
Natasha was very helpful in finding us somewhere to stay for a very special friend's wedding next year in Greece 5* service, making finding our holiday hassle free. Highly recommend.
Sarah Harbin-Seaton
Barry
28/01/2023
Natasha was very helpful, she even helped me when she was away on her own holiday .
Joanne Oliver
Barry
28/01/2023
Natasha went above and beyond to secure us our holiday at a price cheaper than booking direct. She is available to help with any queries and printed all necessary paperwork for our last holiday. Far less stress for me, I would not hesitate to recommend her.
Natalie Vincent
Barry
28/01/2023
Always very helpful and knowledgeable
Carol Morris
Cardiff
28/01/2023
We have worked with Natasha before and are very happy with the personal service provided by her.
Carol Tilling
NEWPORT
28/01/2023
Great service really helpful!
Daniel Blackmoore
Bridgend
28/01/2023
I had a wonderful holiday thank you so much for sorting out for me you are a star
Angela Douthwaite
Cardiff
28/01/2023
Natasha was very informative, listening to what we required and came up with the ideal holiday package for us. Everything was in place, documents, transfers and current travel requirements. I wouldn't hesitate in recommending Natasha's services
James Power
STOCKTON-ON-TEES
28/01/2023
Great packages and good advice helping me alb my honeymoon and my wife’s 30th birthday. Natasha was very helpful and full of knowledge of the best places to visit. Would definitely recommend her for your dream holidays
Arran Nicholson
Penarth
28/01/2023
Natasha has been absolutely amazing! She is professional, polite and patient. We have never been on a cruise before but have decided to give it a try. Natasha gave us a super deal and guided us throughout on choices. We have already given her details out to friends. We will only use her for all future holiday bookings. Thank you Natasha (again)
Jason Brimble
Pontyclun
28/01/2023
I have already started to recommend you. You got us a great deal acted very quickly & I'm delighted to be giving business to a local girl.
Lynnete Morgan
Barry
28/01/2023
Helpful, friendly and answered queries promptly. I wouldn’t hesitate to use or recommend Natasha in the future
Rachel Burniston
Penarth
28/01/2023
Natasha worked really hard to find us a holiday to suit our party made up from multiple family members from different households. Nothing was too much trouble for Natasha and the experience was very pleasant throughout. 10/10 from us!!
Danny Borge
Barry
14/03/2022
I wouldn’t use anyone else for my travel services Natasha is fabulous She’s goes above and beyond - nothing to too much trouble She certainly offers a 24/7 service - being a business owner myself I more often than not need ‘out of hours’ support and she certainly delivers that Xxxx
Jodie Tanner
Sully
20/02/2022
Natasha was honest, friendly and professional. Will definitely use her for our future holidays.
Alison Rees
AMMANFORD
29/01/2022
I found the consultant to be very friendly and very professional and very knowledgeable came back to me very quickly with the quotes and understood my needs can’t recommend her enough
Christine Watkins
Cwmbran
02/03/2020
Excellent service and knowledge. Would definitely use again.
Glyn Watkins
Barry
02/03/2020
Natasha has provided an excellent service, nothing was too much trouble, always happy to help and helped us to pick the perfect cruise for our needs. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Natasha and we will be booking our next trip with her
Martyn Anthony
Barry
07/02/2020
This is the 1st time I’ve dealt with travel Counsellors & Natasha Ashford. Natasha was recommended to me by a friend. I found Natasha to be very friendly & efficient. Natasha explained in a lot of detail about the holiday as I’ve never been on a cruise before. I would definitely give 10 out of 10 & recommend for all my friends thank you.
Paula Ballysingh
Barry
06/02/2020
Great service would definitely recommend
Gareth Huish
Caerphilly
20/01/2020
Natasha keeps me informed at all times she is very professional in what she does and so far I am very pleased with the service that Natasha has provided
Richard Johns
Barry
20/01/2020
Natasha is outstanding at her job. If I could score her at 20 I would. I won't be booking any future holidays without speaking to Natasha first
Denise Marks
Cardiff
26/10/2019
It was so easy to book my holiday with all the information I needed and all from the comfort of my own home
Annette Gannon-Johns
Barry
21/09/2019
Very professional
David Saif
Barry
10/09/2019
Found Natasha to be very helpful in finding us this holiday didn't rush us and answered all our questions which were many.
Christina Howells
Porth
09/09/2019
Lovely friendly service offering the personal touch. All requirements met. Very pleased with Natasha's professional service.
Marcia Briscombe
Barry
29/08/2019
Natasha was very helpful I would highly recommend her for any future travel arrangements
Deborah Williams
Barry
30/07/2019
Outstanding service and I have already recommended Natasha to other travellers
Joanne Tanner
Barry
30/07/2019
Wonderful service. Attentive and prompt. A joy to do business with. Thank you.
Steven Knapton
Cardiff
30/07/2019
True professional
Evelyn McDonald
Liverpool
30/07/2019
Professional really knowledgeable helpful and friendly. Nothing was to much trouble.
Mark Tilling
Redwick, Nr Magor
30/07/2019
Quick, efficient, knowledgeable, and friendly. Natasha made the process a complete joy.
Iain Forbes
Barry
30/07/2019
Natasha has been brilliant! extremely helpful and friendly and I would and already have recommend her to friends and family
Emma Taylor
Cheltenham
30/07/2019
Very professional
Tiona Williams
Barry
30/07/2019
An absolute diamond to deal with. Just let Natasha know your chosen destination and dates, everything was sorted for me. The only thing that I have to do is pack my case! Highly recommended and hassle free!
Brendan Watts
Swansea
12/06/2019
She’s a diamond, so quick, efficient and answers day or night. I will be telling everyone about Natasha’s service and sending people her way. She sorted a great deal for us and perfect location. Thanks so much
Avril Burbidge
Oxford
22/05/2019
She is very helpful and made everything so easy, I will definitely use again!
Suzanne O'Hare
Whitchurch, Cardiff
16/05/2019
Excellent service - prompt and efficient.
Philippa Roberts
Cardiff
07/05/2019
Natasha was most helpful and I felt like she absolutely understood everything that I needed and made it her mission to make sure this trip is going to be everything that I expected and more. What more can I say other than "fabulous"?!
Claire Culverwell
Penarth
04/05/2019
Natasha has been very transparent and articulate with the organising of our trip! Will definitely be using her expertise for the next trip!
Shane Evans
Llanelli
18/04/2019
Natasha is Really knowledgeable, I have already recommended her to family and friends.
Lesley Palmer
Cardiff
10/04/2019
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Why use a Travel Counsellor
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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.
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.
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.
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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