Nikki Ashe

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Newark, Nottinghamshire

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Why Book with Me
Your travel plans deserve to be personal, seamless and genuinely memorable.

I’m Nikki Ashe, an independent Travel Counsellor based in Newark, Nottinghamshire. I believe planning a trip should feel exciting, not overwhelming, and that every journey should feel like it has been designed just for you. Whether it is a short UK break, a special celebration, or a once-in-a-lifetime adventure, I am here to make the whole process simple, enjoyable and completely tailored to you.

Travel has always been a big part of my life. I have explored much of Europe, fallen for the charm of the Greek islands (Corfu and Zakynthos are firm favourites), felt the buzz of New York and San Francisco, road-tripped through the Canadian Rockies, driven the Garden Route and experienced safari in South Africa. Most recently, I spent time in Australia, from Queensland’s coastline to vibrant Sydney, and it was a reminder of why I do what I do: when a trip is thoughtfully planned, it becomes so much more than a holiday. My favourite destination, and one we keep coming back to is Thailand - the land of smiles.

I plan my own travels with the same care and attention I give to my clients: every connection, every stop and every detail considered. That is the standard I bring to every itinerary I create.

What Makes My Service Different
In a world of comparison sites and anonymous booking engines, I offer something more personal: one dedicated point of contact who understands you and your travel priorities.

Tailored travel that reflects you
I take the time to get to know you: how you like to travel, what you value in a hotel, how busy or relaxed you want your days to be. From boutique hideaways and scenic rail journeys to family-friendly resorts and luxury villas, I curate options that feel right for you, not just what is on page one of a search.

Flexible, responsive support
You are not dealing with a call centre or faceless inbox. You have my direct contact details, and I am here when you need me for reassurance, questions or last-minute tweaks.

Planning made easy
I handle everything behind the scenes: research, quotes, bookings, amendments and documentation. Your travel documents can be posted or provided digitally, and I will make sure you know exactly what to expect at every stage. You can simply look forward to going away.

Financial protection and peace of mind
Every trip booked with me is fully covered by Travel Counsellors’ financial trust, giving you a high level of protection and security for your money. You can book with confidence, knowing your arrangements are in safe hands.

A trusted global network
I have access to an extensive range of trusted travel partners: from luxury lodges, villas and hotels to rail, ferries, airport lounges and private or small-group experiences. This means more choice, better-matched options and the ability to pull all the elements together into one, cohesive trip.

With Me, It Is Personal
For me, this is not just about booking flights and hotels. It is about understanding what a trip means to you: time with family, a long-awaited celebration, a chance to switch off or explore somewhere completely new.

If you are ready to plan your next escape with someone who will listen, advise and take care of the detail, I would love to help.

Get in touch to start planning a trip that feels effortless, well looked after and truly memorable.

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A Winter Escape to Lapland: Magic, Adventure & a Surprise Ending

A Winter Escape to Lapland: Magic, Adventure & a Surprise Ending

There are some journeys that stay with you long after you’ve unpacked your suitcase, and our recent trip to Lapland is one I’ll be holding close for a very long time. From snow dusted forests to reindeer sleigh rides at sunrise, every day offered something extraordinary — and even the unexpected twists became part of the story.

13 Jan 2026 3   min read

Dubai, Australia and Bali

Dubai, Australia and Bali

Our latest adventure! This summer we packed our bags and headed off on a 6 week adventure, and what an adventure it was. We started off in Dubai, which if I'm honest I was not sure if it was going to be my cup of tea! We spent 3 nights at NH The Palm Dubai, which sits just on the edge of The Palm, a wonderful bright, cheerful hotel, with nice airy rooms. We didn't explore too much as we wanted t

12 Sept 2025 6   min read

From Bali's Embrace to Singapore's Skyline: An Unforgettable Island-Hopping Adventure

From Bali's Embrace to Singapore's Skyline: An Unforgettable Island-Hopping Adventure

Bali: The Island of Gods and Hidden Gems Our adventure kicked off in the mystical embrace of Bali, a place that absolutely lives up to its "Island of Gods" moniker. But we weren't just staying put; our first mission was to uncover the raw beauty of Nusa Penida. Imagine dramatic cliffs plunging into turquoise waters, natural infinity pools, and some of the most iconic views you could ever wish fo

26 May 2025 4   min read

Chasing Lights

Chasing Lights

I recently had the incredible opportunity to visit Reykjavik, the charming capital of Iceland, and embark on a journey that combined breath-taking natural wonders with delightful culinary experiences. From indulging in a food walking tour through the city's vibrant streets to chasing the elusive Northern Lights on a boat trip, and exploring the wonders of the Golden Circle, my Icelandic adventure

09 Nov 2023 4   min read

Road trip Calgary to Jasper

Road trip Calgary to Jasper

Flying from Heathrow with WestJet - who??? That was my thought before I booked this trip as I’d not come across them before ?? Can’t fault the journey across with them, landing in Calgary and pretty much off the plane and clearing customs in 10 minutes - boy does our border force need to take some tips from the Canadians! E-gates scan your passport, you fill in a few questions and that’s pretty mu

19 Jul 2023 4   min read

Days 4-5 of our SA journey - Cape Point to Franschhoek

Days 4-5 of our SA journey - Cape Point to Franschhoek

We picked up our hire car in Cape Town and headed out on the road - driving is on the left hand side and has felt safe on our journey so far, even I’ve been happy drive. Leaving the city we headed to Cape Point, well worth the journey but I had failed in my research that there is an entrance fee to the National Park - roughly £15 each so not too bad especially if you are going to spend the whole

22 Nov 2022 3   min read

Amazing Cape Town

Amazing Cape Town

South Africa Trip - Day’s 1-3 Cape Town - we had an enjoyable flight from Heathrow and flew with Virgin, at the time of writing this Virgin don’t fly direct into Cape Town but will do from November so we had to transit through Johannesburg - that was all seamless and stress. I had pre booked a cab from Cape Town and our wonderful driver met us and we were soon on our way to our Hotel. We were ver

08 Nov 2022 4   min read

Day 3 - RCCL Anthem of the Seas

Day 3 - RCCL Anthem of the Seas

Day 3 and the last ship visit of the CLIA Conference 2022 – tired from the gala dinner the previous night, and up bright and early again we boarded Royal Caribbean’s Anthem of the Seas, another amazing ship and totally different once again from the other two visits over this weekend. Heading for a much needed coffee and quick snack for the day ahead, the Two70 bar was calling, during the day a ch

31 May 2022 3   min read

Day 2 CLIA Conference P&O Iona

Day 2 CLIA Conference P&O Iona

Day 2 of CLIA Conference 2022 was a ship visit onboard P&O’s Iona, well where to start on this journey. From stepping on board Iona just oozes charm, relaxation, peace and tranquillity. She is just stunning, from the pastel furnishings, the soft wood, the décor, the light and spacious feel with deck to floor windows letting in light everywhere you go. There is no where on board Iona that you wil

28 May 2022 3   min read

CLIA Conference 2022 - Day 1 MSC Virtuosa

CLIA Conference 2022 - Day 1 MSC Virtuosa

Cruising is not my ‘bag’ or so I thought until I attended the CLIA Conference in Southampton in May 2022 and started to learn all things cruise and listen to some of the cruise leaders talk about this exciting industry. I have had for a long time the pre-conception that cruise is just for a certain demographic, how wrong I was!! My first steps ever on a cruise ship took me to onboard the MSc V

27 May 2022 3   min read

Myth busting

Myth busting

Already 3 months has gone by since I started my travel counsellor journey, and I am loving every minute of it! I thought I’d share some myths that I have come across from clients either asking me about or using someone else as they assumed I wouldn’t be interested. So here are my top 10 Travel Counsellor myths: 1. We have a minimum spend – I am happy to look at any enquiry regardless of my clien

27 Apr 2022 3   min read

Thailand December 2021

Thailand December 2021

Thankfully we managed to get away on a long awaited trip to Thailand in December, overcoming all the hurdles of testing and filling the paperwork needed by the Thai government – that was a stressful time waiting for the Thai passes to arrive in your inbox! We spent 14 nights spending Christmas there, how lovely to be by the pool or on the beach in the run up to Christmas and not have to get stre

08 Feb 2022 3   min read

What my customers say

We contacted Nikki as she had been recommended to us. From the first phone call, she was friendly, professional and listened to what we wanted. She gave honest opinions and sound advice about our plans, gave us multiple options and changed things around (many times and sometimes outside of usual working hours) to find us the trip we wanted. We had quotes from other travel agents but none of them provided or even offered the advice, service and price that Nikki did. To deal with someone that offers such a personal service and draws upon their own experiences has been great and I would definitely recommend her as she was recommended to us.

Ruth Horwood

Brigg, Lincolnshire

This was our first time using Travel Counsellors and Nikki ensured our experience was a genuine once-in-a-lifetime trip! From start to finish Nikki's organisation, advice and recommendations were exemplary - it takes a lot to coordinate and fashion an experience like this to Iceland but no stone (or volcanic rock!) was left unturned. We loved every minute and the experience transcended that of anything we could have hoped to organise ourselves. The variety of trips and options available was really refreshing and it felt like a truly personal experience. It has gone to the top of our favourite countries! We wouldn't hesitate to use Nikki's services again - nor will we hesitate to recommend her to others. 10/10

Emma & Rob Cornford & Carmichael

Newark

My husband and I used Nikki when we booked our honeymoon to the USA in May 2023. We had never heard of Travel Counsellors before and had discovered them whilst visiting a wedding fair at the NEC in Birmingham. Nikki could not have been any more helpful! She completely took the stress away; from booking the flights, to helping with visas and travel documents etc. She also really took the time to get to know us, and recommended hotels and flights to suit what we were looking for. She chose wonderful hotels for us and had the best tips and tricks of places to eat and things we could do. She was always there at the end of the phone if we ever needed her. Would 100% recommend booking through Nikki! So much so, that we've just booked another holiday with her at the end of August to Palma!

Caroline Atha

Burnley

Nikki was great. She listened to all our requests about what was important for us on a holiday, and came back with some excellent suggestions and choices. Very quickly - I might add. We made our decision and she took care of everything - even the airport parking and transfers. A very good service which we will use again.

Nichola Applewhite

Newark

Just Brilliant, I would recommend Nikki to anyone, she's very professional and she responds to your queries very quick. She takes the worries off you from booking flights and hotels. All you need to do is get ready to go and enjoy yourself, that's what me and my wife are doing. We are looking forward to our trip. Thank you very much Nikki.

Budah Waqalevu

Newark

Knowing Nikki Ashe was involved in Travel Consultancy, I simply made the call to Nikki , gave her the details of my Trip to Dubai , stated the dates I needed to travel, within 15 minutes we had the details of flights and times to suit, she sent the links to the TC App allowing payment to be made. All the documents were available to me within minutes. Knowing i fly to NZ often , i will ensure i contact Nikki to arrange these flights & Hotels too. Well Done Nikki , excellent service

RUSSELL BAKER

WHITEHILL HAMPSHIRE

Nikki, arranged flights, accommodation and transfers for our group booking of 28 for a works team building 3 day get away. Her attentiveness to requirements and detail where spot on and we would highly recommend her services.

kelly Huntington

Lincoln

Hi Nikki having just returned from a fabulous holiday to Cyprus I just wanted to thank you for an exceptional service. You made the booking process seamless and I would not hesitate to recommend your services to friends and family!

Karon Broomfield

Lincoln

Where do I begin? Nikki has been amazing from the very start. She is so lovely to speak to and so very helpful. She is always there at the end of the phone to help and nothing is too much trouble. She really got to know us as a couple and helped us with ideas as to what we wanted to do for our honeymoon, as it was all a bit overwhelming with planning the wedding and then wanting to go on the honeymoon straight after. Nikki really did all the hard work for us. From booking the hotel and flights, to picking out activities she thought we'd like, and even knew what we needed to do regarding visas and passports and name changes on passports too after we got married. Would definitely recommend Nikki and would not hesitate to use her again for future holidays!

Caroline Stanton

Blackburn

Nikki has been the best find ever. I've never been less stressed when organising and booking a holiday. Its the first time that we have used a travel counsellor and it is the future. Nikki made everything so simple, a few emails back and forth checking our preferences, and that's it. Nikki is knowledgeable and very thorough, we haven't had to worry about a thing. Give her a call when you are thinking of booking your next holiday, you'll never look back!

Lisa Henderson

Newark

Super efficient. Enquiry and booking completed in a few short hours. Outstanding service.

Colin Braziel

Long Bennington

Nikki you have gone out of your way to give us the best possible service. Your attention to detail is superb & your understanding of our requirements, has been spot on. You made brilliant suggestions & your enthusiasm throughout the process has been tangible. We will be booking our summer holiday through you & cannot recommend your services enough. Three cheers Nikki, fantastic job.

Sophie White

Lincoln

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Tsala

Tsala

Take a tour of Tsala - one of the most stunning places ever.

08 Nov 2022

MSC Virtuosa

MSC Virtuosa

A brief snippet of the lovely MSC Virtuosa

20 May 2022

Postcards

Postcards

A truly special film

27 Apr 2022

Leisure Reassurance

Leisure Reassurance

Leisure Reassurance

08 Feb 2022

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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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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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