Rachel Varndall

My expertise

Japan
South Korea
Thailand
Adventure Travel
Families
Groups
Bali

I'm based in

St Albans

Available for new enquiries

It's Nice To Meet You

Hello and welcome to my webpage. I am a Travel Counsellor based in St. Albans, Hertfordshire. I have been in the travel and tourism industry for over 25 years. I have visited many countries, seen many sights and could help you book a holiday of a lifetime. I can arrange any travel service for you, whether that be a short city break, a last minute break, a UK getaway, flights, cruises, accommodation only or even just car hire.

Here are a few examples of a few places I have been:-

' Japan - My absolute new fave place with so much to offer ! I need to get back to discover more..
. Peru - what a place , amazing experiences and you feel you are living history at every step
· Costa Rica - A beautiful unspoilt paradise and fantastic adventure holiday.
· Goa - My family and I had the most fantastic Christmas here.
· The Gambia - Possibly the friendliest place on the planet.
· Thailand - So many amazing sights and experiences.
· Lapland - Possibly the most stunning place to spend Christmas.
· Rhine River Cruise, Danube & Seine - Very relaxed and a great way to see sights.
· USA - from chilled California road trips, Deep south vibrant road trips, Route 66 road trips , national parks, Cities like NYC, Philadelphia, Vegas, LA so much to choose from . and experience. i could chat your ear off on them all!
. Costa Rica - A beautiful unspoilt paradise and fantastic adventure holiday ! the most beautiful place!
· Disneyland Paris - Great fun whatever your age!
· Baltic Cruise - An amazing adventure to breath-taking places.
· Jamaica - Great beaches, great food and great people !! what else can i say!
· The Maldives - Just Paradise on Earth and somewhere you have to visit at some point!!
. Caribbean - visited most now and honestly cant pick a fav as love them all and all have their own unique selling points!
. Sea Cruises - from the Caribbean , Med, Transatlantic, Fjords... and beyond !
. Corsica - a tiny beautiful European gem well worth a visit for those gorgeous white sandy beaches, clear water, amazing food and just totally chilled getaway

I’ve visited many more places. I could talk about for hours! If you would like to know more about anywhere just give me a call or drop me a message.

Unlike most high street agents, Travel Counsellors is not tied to selling one particular company’s holiday. This means you are much more likely to get the holiday you want rather than the holiday the high street agent wants to sell you. I am a tour operator as well as travel agent so can tailor-make your perfect trip and will be with you every step of the way from planning, checking you in and I'm here for you while you are away too ........ just in case!

So what’s stopping you from making that call or sending that email to me today, to whisk you away to the holiday you deserve?

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What my customers say

Always a 10 for Rachel. Have been a customer for many years and she won’t stop until you have the perfect trip organised. Thank you and your team.

Frances Edwell

St Albans

Rachel always goes above and beyond to find out perfect holiday. She is so friendly, she gives you as much time as you need in every telephone conversation. Rachel has been my travel counsellor for over 15 years and has become a dear friend.

Gail Stovell

Kings Lynn, Norfolk

Nothing is ever too much trouble for Rachel, she pays attention to every detail of your holiday & has exceptional knowledge of so many destinations. We have always been delighted with the holidays we have booked with her.

Jennifer Kenward

St Albans

Rachael has the patience of a saint 🙏’she had to change our trip at least 4 times , my husband wanted to do as much as possible for 3 weeks in New Zealand, she sorted everything out, all the logistics , great flights and places to stop to do some sight-seeing , fantastic service and. I’d highly recommend. Just the best 👍❤️

Catherine Fitzsimons

Harpenden

Flexible and patient. Very knowledgeable service.

Scott Foster

Hertfordshire

No matter how busy Rachel is, she always makes you feel like you are her only customer.

Michelle Thompson

St Albans, Hertfordshire

Rachel is absolutely brilliant at finding exactly what we want in a holiday.

Sarah Bruce Green

St Albans

Rachel is friendly, helpful and professional and very quick to reply to messages and phone calls.

Adele Taylor

Harpenden

Rachel was fabulous and found us a fabulous hidden gem for a few days.

Ang Davey

Dunstable, Bedfordshire

We book a lot of our holidays with Rachel and have never been disappointed with the service, care and efficiency she gives us on every holiday booked. That is why we book with her. Thank you

Sheila Richardson

Bedfordshire

Rachel always meets every criteria I asked for when sorting my holidays . She is always really friendly and helpful but very professional . I would highly recommend Rachel.

Diane Harrison

St Albans

Rachel was excellent when pulling together our bespoke tour around Vietnam and Cambodia. She is knowledgeable, responsive and super-patient when the timeline changed (our fault) but she still worked hard with her colleagues to pull off a trip of a lifetime - everything went to clockwork. Thanks - am sure we'll be using you again!

Steve Revill

Hertfordshire

Rachel goes far and beyond to find the holiday that fits all your requirements. Once you have booked one holiday with her you have no need to go anywhere as she always remembers you and your family.

Lucinda Moule

Herfordshire

Always happy with Rachel’ s service!

Paul Harvey

St Albans

Rachel is responsive and efficient and tailored her recommendations quickly in line with our feedback. She found us interesting options and a great holiday within a matter of days. Would definitely recommend!

Rachel Pidcock

St Albans

So easy and amazing service.

Kirsty Flecher

St Albans

I have worked with Rachel Varndall on several corporate trips and she been amazing each time, her attention to detail and excellent communication made the planning process seamless. Thank you !

Aaron McGowan

St Albans

So helpful,nothing was a problem.Great!

Dawn Russell

St Albans

Rachel was absolutely fantastic in helping us to book a once in a lifetime family holiday!

Alexia Francescon

St Albans

Very efficient service . From previous experience Rachel and her colleagues were on hand to support me when flights had been cancelled. Somehow rearranging my itinerary to get me to my destination whilst others around me were struggling to do so. She will always be my first port of call for travel.

Mary Cartwright

Kingswinford, West Midlands

Rachel was very supportive and knowledgeable. We would definitely use her service again :)

Keely Dove

St Albans

Rachel is one of the most proactive travel agents who provides services exactly tailored to what the client needs . To be honest , she is one of the best I have worked across globally . I would highly recommend her for any of my networks out there .

Harneet Singh

St Albans

Brilliant responsive, dealt with numerous changes to flights and itinerary, good price too.

Claire Pitcher

St Albans

We're yet to have our holiday, but the experience so far has been excellent. Rachel's knowledge and ability to quickly find holidays to fit your criteria and the fact she understands what you're looking for, when you've started to think it doesn't exist. Have already recommended to several people.

Helen Weston

St Albans

Excellent service throughout. Rachel is very knowledgeable. We cannot wait for our holiday next year and that's all thanks to Rachel for sorting it out for us.

Stephanie High

Norwich, Norfolk

Rachel is absolutely amazing, so helpful and can find you the right holiday for your family. This is the second year of using Rachel and I’d recommend her to everyone.

Phillipa Munns

St Albans

Rachel has been amazing. My partner is disabled and has many medical needs. Rachel has taken note of these needs and found us the perfect holiday. Not only that, she's taken care of all the assistance worry and informed the hotel so they are aware of our situation in advance 10 out of 10.

Lucinda Papas

St Albans

Rachel was very helpful in meeting my needs - she is an excellent communicator. Have used her service before and was extremely happy - will be using her services as and when required . Thanks Rachel.

Pathmini Balasuntharam

St Albans

Rachel has organised multiple trips for family members and I. Rachel is great and I couldn’t recommend her highly enough to others.

Robin Stovill

Mansfield, Notts

Rachel and her team are absolutely fantastic. Not only are they brilliant at what they do, they are cost effective, efficient, patient and lovely to deal with. The service they provide is second to none. I would highly recommend.

Antoinette Maiella

Hatfield, Hertforshire

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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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