Sent by Adam Miller
Coventry 27/06/2025
Great advice and multiple options given after consultations meant we changed our travel destination and budget . Professional and thorough service taking the stress out of holiday booking.
Based In Wakefield
Neil Maslen
Available for new enquiries
It's Nice To Meet You
Hi I’m Neil, a Travel Counsellor living in the lovely village of Carlton in Leeds where I live with my wife and three children.
I have been in the travel industry for over 20 years with varied knowledge in long haul, bespoke tailor made travel and family holidays. As a member of the family of five club I do have expert experience in helping larger families find their perfect holidays!
The last couple of years has proven just how important having the right travel expert and professional in your corner can be. From getting clients home safely, arranging rebooking's and securing refunds its been a challenging time but one where I've been able to prove my worth to my clients. So if you've been let down and want someone trustworthy and reliable to help you with your travel plans speak to someone who's passionate about travel and their customers.
My passion for travel started as a child when my parents took me and my sister on trips to New York, Rome, Paris and Australia as teenagers. This inspired me to carry on travelling and exploring new places and cultures in over 46 countries so far and counting.
I love visiting the USA and have been 20 times over the years and have just visited my 20th state, Indiana! Disney World has been a family favourite and with five trips alone to Florida I can add some real help and advice to make the most of one of the most iconic family holiday’s. With many amazing road trips, city breaks and experiences you can’t find anywhere else the States has to be my favourite destination. I have just recently been on family road trips to the stunning Yellowstone National Park and California.
In the next year I have trips to the Middle East, Crete, Rome and the USA
I have a passion for helping my clients get the best holiday. Whether that’s a once in a lifetime trip, honeymoon, multi centre itinerary or family beach holiday. I make sure you get the best options to suit your needs and requirements as well as saving you time.
Being a Travel Counsellor allows me the flexibility to work with you when it suits you, seven days a week. No more wasted hours spent trawling the internet or speaking to people who don’t have the expertise.
I look forward to meeting up with you in person, or the phone, email or whatever is easiest for you to start planning your next adventure.
My customer stories
Sent by Andrew Smyth
London 27/06/2025
Our special holiday has been planned with flights, visits and transfers with no fuss or bother for us. We have received clear guidance and information. I have also checked on other websites for costings etc. and we believe that we have paid a fair price. We can't wait to use you again!
Sent by Cheryl Pemberton
Leeds 27/06/2025
Stress free holiday booking. Tailoring it to our needs/wishes but most importantly our budget.
Sent by Teresa Hill
London 27/06/2025
Neil is very efficient, helpful and always gives an honest opinion on our travel plans Offers helpful advice and ideas
Sent by Allison Reynolds
Adelaide 27/06/2025
We have always used Neil because he is very reliable and always comes back to us promptly. Why go anywhere else?
Sent by Connor Hughes
Wakefield 27/06/2025
Neil was great in helping us book our first long haul trip. He amended the itinerary to suit our requirements and was always available to provide useful advice. Would definitely recommend and will be using again.
Sent by Jo Chrysanthou
London 27/06/2025
Knowledgeable, friendly and patient. Neil showed so much enthusiasm for our travel plans and really helped with creating the perfect itinerary for us.
Sent by Elliott McDowall
Norwich 27/06/2025
Neil's support has been second to none. I have always been skeptical of using such services in the past, however Neil has totally changed my view on this. I will definitely be using TC again.
Sent by Jon Grant
Leeds 27/06/2025
Neil was extremely professional and had some great advice for my first cruise , I feel safe in the knowledge he has assisted me in every way possible and am confident my first cruise will be an amazing experience.
Sent by Mark Bennett
London 27/06/2025
Super smooth process - will definitely refer friends/family etc. This is our second adventure booked with Neil and we'll 100% book more. Thank you.
Sent by David Laycock
Wakefield 27/06/2025
Fantastic service as always from Neil. Instantly approachable with any changes needed.
Sent by Emma Shotton
London 27/06/2025
Neil has been so helpful and very quick to respond to queries. His knowledge and tips has been invaluable in helping to finalise our itinerary.
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My Blog
I absolutely live and breathe travel and I love to write about my experiences! Please take a look through my posts - you might find your own holiday inspiration.
Scotland and the North Coast 500
15 September 2020
After having our trips to Thailand and cruise around Italy both fall foul to Covid cancellations the Maslen’s were not be put off getting away completely. Last year we we’re lucky enough to do a self-drive in the States to Yellowstone and around Wyoming and Colorado. It was without question the trip of a lifetime. One of the successes was finding out that my daughters, now aged 10 & 9, don’t min
The Orient Express
17 December 2019
My Auntie Pauline is the jewel in our family’s crown. Direct, blunt and hilarious. When we lost my dear Uncle Mac a year ago we were all worried about how Pauline would manage by herself and without the love of her life. Family and friends have come together and kept her busy and during my phone calls with her it became very apparent she wanted to travel and see the places in the world she’s alwa
The Dream
17 December 2019
They say that you should never meet your heroes. I worried about this for our summer holiday to Yellowstone. I’d wanted to go for as long as I could remember. I’d watched the documentaries, read the books and spent my days in my previous job trying to plan it to see if we could ever afford it. I’ve also loved putting itineraries together for clients and although I suffer from holiday envy a lot,
Easter 2020
17 May 2019
By now you should just have managed to see through the mountain of chocolate that was sitting on the dining room table, lounge or kitchen side! Easter is now a fading memory. A year ago it was the Beast from the East and this year it was sunshine and 20 degrees!! One difference for us this year is that we were able to get away for the first Easter in memory. This was for several reasons, not lea
Family Thailand
15 April 2019
For our family holiday this year we wanted to go away at Easter and relax. After a busy year of moving house, my new business and new job for Sally we just needed to chill out. Easter is a great time to visit so many long-haul destinations, with Europe 's weather not quite there. I have visited Thailand several times over the years as a stopover and on work trips visiting hotels and was keen to t
Foodies!
02 January 2019
So it’s New Year and everyone’s dieting and going to the gym for a couple of weeks. All with the best intentions I’m sure. But for the foodies amongst us it’s probably not going to be top of the New Year’s resolution list, if it features at all. Food forms a huge part of my life so it’s only natural that when I go on holiday part of the whole experience is the food offerings. When people talk t
Christmas 2019
10 December 2018
You’ve got to be joking Neil? 2019! We’ve not even got this one out the way! However, for those that like to get away at Christmas or who are maybe toying with the idea, the earlier the better. January is generally my busiest month of the year. There are lots of reasons for this, but one of the main ones is people booking for Christmas now that the dates and availability have been released. If
Bucket List
16 October 2018
Last weekend I booked a holiday for my family. Nothing spectacular about that you might think, I’m a travel agent and I like to travel so it’s probably to be expected. However, this trip is a very special one as it is one of my top bucket list destinations, Yellowstone National Park. I’ve wanted to go for years after being inspired by TV programmes, David Attenborough and stories from people who h
Five is the magic number!
24 September 2018
So I’m in the family of five club. It seemed like a good idea at the time, but we didn’t realise just how much the jump from 2 to 3 is compared to the first and second! If you’re reading this thinking it’s irrelevant because you smartly took the decision to stop at one or two then congratulations. You are more than welcome to read on to help you reaffirm your decision but also please tag a frie
Summer Holidays 2019
14 August 2018
Wow, we haven’t even finished this year’s holidays and already I’m looking at next year. But I’m always being asked how people can get the best deals at this time of year. Historically airlines always raise their prices in July, as do package companies and the low-cost airlines. It’s their peak time for travel so they really try to make the most of it. My best advice is always to plan ahead an
Easter Holiday's Inspiration
12 July 2018
I always find Easter tricky. It’s never the same time each year and it always seems to creep up and then can quickly pass by as we await the summer. This year the Beast from the East meant it was still snowing in April and in other years it can sometimes be the best weather we’ll get all year. The inconsistencies in the weather in the UK are mirrored throughout Europe making it a risky choice f
Florida's Hidden Gem
04 July 2018
After an exhausting ten days immersed in all things Disney we were very keen to fit in a couple of beach days at the end of the trip, to help relax and unwind. After looking at all the many options on the Gulf coast the one that really stood out was the Sundial Resort on Sanibel Island. Having never been before we did a little bit of research and thought it looked nice, but in all honesty, it h
Disney on a budget?
29 June 2018
The iconic family trip is to Disneyworld Florida. It must be on most family’s bucket list. A genuine “memories for life” holiday that will stay in the minds of children, and adults, for years to come. The consensus is it’s that its expensive and takes a lot of organising. I would suggest that the latter is true. But if you planned your trip well in advance then the chances of doing it on a budget
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