Rachael Kneale
I'm based in
York
Where your travel dreams become beautifully planned realities
Hello, and thank you for visiting my webpage. My name is Rachael and I live in Riccall, near both York and Selby with my husband and our two young boys.
I have a vast amount of travel experience going to places such as Africa, China, the Maldives and Florida. I also have first hand experience of travelling as a family with children and we have experienced Lapland, Disneyland Paris, Spain, Crete and Sardina to name a few. I have been lucky enough to have had many adventures ranging from a safari in Kenya and Tanzania, luxury holiday in Las Vegas, temples in Cambodia to Scuba diving in Cuba and Antigua.
I have always been very passionate about travel and holidays and from school I went on to college and then university to study Tourism. Since joining Travel Counsellors I have become an accredited member of the Cruise line International Association, as well as continuing my learning and development as destinations are offering new and exciting holidays all the time and I love to pass my knowledge on to my customers.
Holidays are precious and enable us to treasure the memories of what we have seen, experienced and a time to relax or to go on an adventure.
My job is to plan, book and add that personal service to arranging your holiday, taking all that hard work out of it for you. I can tailor your holiday to suit your requirements whether it be a city break, a beach holiday, cruise or that adventure of a lifetime.
As a Travel Counsellor I am here to discuss, plan and book your dream holidays and perfect breaks. I am not only available during the day but also on an evening and weekend when it is more convenient for you.
'To Travel is to live' Hans Christian Anderson.
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Iceland: A Short Break I’ll Never Forget
From steaming blue water and black lava fields to glaciers, geysers and dolphin‑filled seas, Iceland has a way of capturing your heart very quickly.
27 Apr 2026 5 min read
La Dolce Vita
Have you ever been somewhere that you want to remember how you felt at that moment in time forever? If only we could bottle it and take it with us…. Well, this is just how Italy makes me feel. I was sat under a fragrant lemon tree as the evening sun warmed my face on the cobbled streets of Pisa in a pavement trattoria with a cold glass of local white wine and thought that I want to remember this
30 Jun 2023 5 min read
Cruising The Virgin Way
If great destinations, wonderful freshly prepared food, a modern cruise ship and an adult only holiday appeal to you then Virgin Voyages may be just what you are looking for. It was a mix of the fantastic itinerary and all the speciality restaurants included in the cruise that stood out for me. The cruise was The Valiant Lady’s maiden voyage out of Barcelona on The Irresistible Med cruise; and it
07 Nov 2022 5 min read
Jersey Summer Holiday
Sat with a coffee, digging my toes in the soft sand and watching my two children laughing, playing in the sea and build sandcastles is what Sunday mornings on holiday are all about for me. Less than an hour’s flight from Manchester, Jersey offers wonderful restaurants, fantastic castles and amazing beaches that stretch for miles. It is an ideal holiday destination for everyone. This time we went a
12 Jul 2022 5 min read
Kenya and Tanzania safari
It now seems like a dream that we went on safari spanning over Kenya and Tanzania, but I can still remember it as though it was yesterday. The freshly baked pastries served by a sweeping vista of the Masai Mara under a sapphire sky, and when you spot a giraffe whilst sipping champagne it becomes even more magical. The hospitality and welcome we received was second to none from everyone we met, fr
03 Jul 2020 5 min read
Christmas in Lapland
I’ve been lucky enough to visit many destinations, but Lapland was completely different to anything and more magical than I could believe. Not only did we have an amazing time but we came away believing. From the moment you step off the plane you have arrived at a wonderful, magical Christmas Fairyland. We went to Saariselka in Finland which is located in the Artic Circle in Lapland and also Finl
19 Sept 2019 5 min read
Family holiday in Crete
Yesterday I overhead my eldest son (8 years old) advising his friends’ mum on how they should go on a holiday to Crete. (I think he will take over my business one day). He was telling her all the amazing things we saw and did on our week away in May. As a parent you always hope that the holiday you plan for your family will be a memory maker for your children, and so to hear him speak with such en
30 Jul 2019 5 min read
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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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