Rachel Varndall
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St Albans
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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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Why Visit Japan in Autumn?
Why Visit Japan in Autumn?
25 May 2026 11 min read
Wow Peru you’ve been amazing!
I was extremely lucky in October to tick of yet another huge thing off my bucket list - Peru and Machu Picchu! Machu Picchu did not fail to impress me and Peru itself opened my eyes that the country has more than just one attraction! Peru is such an amazing country to visit full of diversity, culture and interesting history. Exodus Travel was our host on this incredible 12-night Travel Counsell
06 Jun 2018 5 min read
Fantastic Florida
I have just returned from the most amazing whirlwind educational trip ever! I was lucky enough to be among 14 people on the Fantastic Florida itinerary as part of the Brand USA educational trip. I had never visited Florida before and really had no idea that there was so much more than theme parks and Mickey Mouse. Our seven night itinerary started in Miami – wow, what a place! We had amazing C
18 Jun 2014 2 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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