Samantha Price

My expertise

Honeymoons
Disney
Couples
Families
Beach

I'm based in

Chelmsford

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"Hi, I'm Samantha. I take the stress out of planning luxury holidays, so you can actually look forward to yours."

I'm so glad you found me.

I'm an independent luxury Travel Counsellor, and I plan extraordinary holidays for people who want everything to be right and want someone they trust to make it happen.

If you've ever spent hours going round in circles on booking websites, opened fourteen tabs and still felt unsure, or simply wished someone would just take it all off your plate, that's exactly what I'm here for.

I work with people who value their time as much as their experience. Whether you're dreaming of a luxury family holiday, a honeymoon that feels as special as the occasion itself, a milestone celebration, or an adventure that takes you somewhere truly extraordinary, I'll create a trip that's completely built around you.

Here's what that looks like in practice.

From our very first conversation, I take the time to really understand how you like to travel. The pace you prefer, the kind of hotel you'll genuinely love, the experiences worth planning a whole trip around. There are no templates here and no one-size-fits-all itineraries. Every holiday I plan starts from scratch.

Once you're travelling, I'm still there. If anything changes or something doesn't go to plan, you can reach me directly by phone or WhatsApp. No call centres, no queues, no waiting on hold. Just me, already knowing who you are and where you're going.

And because I'm part Travel Counsellors, every booking you make comes with 100% financial protection and access to our 24/7 Duty Office, so you have complete peace of mind before, during and after your trip.

I'm also a working mum of two, which means I know better than most how much your holiday time matters. You've earned it. Let's make sure it's everything you hoped it would be.

If you'd like to start planning, I'd love to hear from you. Drop me a message and let's have a conversation about where you want to go next.

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Explore my guides and blogs

What is an Expedition Cruise, and Could it be Your Once-in-a-Lifetime Trip?

What is an Expedition Cruise, and Could it be Your Once-in-a-Lifetime Trip?

If you've ever looked at a photo of Antarctica or the Galápagos and thought "I'd love to do that one day," this one's for you. Read on to find out what expedition cruising actually involves, and whether it could be your next big adventure.

12 Jun 2026 5   min read

The Art of Travelling Well: Why the Right Support Changes Everything

The Art of Travelling Well: Why the Right Support Changes Everything

For those who know exactly how they want to feel on holiday, but don't have time to figure out how to get there.

06 May 2026 5   min read

RiverView Conference 2026: Why River Cruising Is One of the Most Personal Ways to Explore the World

RiverView Conference 2026: Why River Cruising Is One of the Most Personal Ways to Explore the World

This week I returned from the CLIA RiverView Conference 2026 in Amsterdam - three days dedicated entirely to the world of river cruising. It brought together travel professionals, cruise lines, and industry experts to explore how river cruising is evolving and why it continues to grow in popularity with travellers. But for me, events like this are about something far more valuable than simply he

11 Mar 2026 5   min read

Travel Trends 2026 for UK Travellers: Why Meaningful Holidays Are Replacing Fast Travel

Travel Trends 2026 for UK Travellers: Why Meaningful Holidays Are Replacing Fast Travel

If you're already thinking about your 2026 holiday, you're in good company. More UK travellers are planning ahead and rethinking what a “good trip” looks like. In 2026, it's less about racing through as many places as possible and more about slowing down, travelling with intention and designing holidays that genuinely fit your life. In this guide, I share the key travel trends for 2026, why meanin

23 Feb 2026 5   min read

My Preview Sailing on Norwegian Aqua: A Sneak Peek at NCL’s Dazzling New Ship

My Preview Sailing on Norwegian Aqua: A Sneak Peek at NCL’s Dazzling New Ship

If you’ve ever wondered what it feels like to step aboard a brand-new cruise ship before the rest of the world, let me take you with me! In March 2025, I had the amazing privilege of joining Norwegian Cruise Line’s International Preview Sailing of their highly anticipated new ship, Norwegian Aqua. As a Travel Counsellor and cruise enthusiast, there’s nothing quite like exploring a ship that promis

19 Nov 2025 5   min read

A Boutique River Cruise Experience with Uniworld

A Boutique River Cruise Experience with Uniworld

Last month, I had a wonderful opportunity to step onboard Uniworld’s Super Ship Victoria for a familiarisation trip. It was a chance to experience first-hand what makes Uniworld river cruises so special. As one of the most respected names in luxury river cruising, Uniworld is known for its boutique approach, where every ship is individually designed and thoughtfully styled. The SS Victoria perfect

13 Oct 2025 5   min read

A Weekend in Paradise: My Stay at Phaea Blue Palace, Crete

A Weekend in Paradise: My Stay at Phaea Blue Palace, Crete

Some places feel as though they've been plucked straight from a dream, and Crete, with its endless skies, shimmering waters, and rugged landscapes, is undoubtedly one of them. I was fortunate to spend a long weekend at the luxurious Phaea Blue Palace, a hotel that beautifully combines Crete’s rich heritage with true Greek hospitality. Perched on a cliffside overlooking the Gulf of Elounda, Blue P

16 Sept 2024 5   min read

Why use a Travel Counsellor?

Why use a Travel Counsellor?

Since starting my own travel business, I’ve been asked, “Why should we book with you instead of going to the high street or online?” and “What do you offer that’s different to everyone else?”. Imagine going on a journey that feels like it was tailor-made just for you – every detail perfectly aligned with your dreams and aspirations. That's the experience I will deliver as your dedicated Travel Co

25 Mar 2024 5   min read

What my customers say

Samantha gave us some great options for our holiday to have a think about, after telling her the kind of holiday we wanted and the level of service we were after and all we had to do after that was decide where we wanted to go, from the great places she found. To know that everything is going to be looked after with regards to our holiday is a huge comfort and now all we have to do is count down the days, pack and remember our passports, when the time comes.

Laura Hudson

Bicester

Samantha has been utterly amazing and I have already recommended her to family as she is diligent, patient and really cares that you get the right holiday experience booked.

Samantha Scott

Mayland

Brilliant service nothing too much trouble. Would definitely recommend Samantha.

June Welsted

Little Baddow, Essex

It was so easy to sort out our holiday. All we needed to do was tell Samantha Price where and when and she did the rest. Perfect!

Robin Lowry

Essex

My recent trip to Japan far exceeded my expectations. I told my Travel Counsellor, Samantha Price the areas I wanted to travel to in Japan and she booked the appropriate hotels. Firstly the hotel in Tokyo was modern with all facilities then there was a traditional Ryokan (Inn) and in Kyoto a Zen hotel and finally the Hilton in Hiroshima. They were all excellent. She also booked transport from and back to Haneda Airport, and kept in touch throughout my trip.

Pauline Benbrook

Chelmsford

I can’t recommend my Travel Counsellor, Samantha, highly enough. She’s absolutely brilliant. She’s organised everything for me from short-haul getaways to long-haul adventures and city breaks and every trip has been flawless. What I love most is how reassuring she is. She genuinely cares about making sure every detail is taken care of, and you always feel like you’re in safe hands. She has a real knack for understanding exactly what you want from a holiday, often before you’ve even said it, and nothing is ever too much trouble. Any tweaks or changes are handled quickly and with complete ease. On top of all that, Samantha is a fantastic communicator friendly, professional, and always on hand when you need her. If you want stress-free, perfectly planned travel, she’s the one to go to. Brilliant service from start to finish.

Zoe Stow

South Woodham Ferrers

Sam was and is extremely efficient, knowledgeable, helpful and friendly.

Samantha King

Hawkhurst, Kent

Samantha at Travel Counsellors is a truly professional travel agent, seeking and tailoring the perfect holiday for you whatever your budget. We needed a quick getaway for a week for half term. After trying to find the time to search I decided to ask Samantha for her help. She provided us with not just one option but five options to choose from initially and all were lovely, one of which we all liked. We had to have a holiday that suited the needs of both younger family and older. She did it, Samantha found the perfect destination and a hotel that met all our requirements and within a few days we was booked. Samantha made this process so easy with an online portal to pay which was so easy to use, and she even entered all our passport details and took over the timely admin part of the booking. From start to finish, Samantha was so helpful and informative. Thank you from all of my family and we will definitely be using your services again for our next adventure. Thank you

Carole Donald

Mayland

Our Travel Counsellor made our trip worry free. Samantha covered everything we asked about and double checked too, finding just the right accommodation and flights. We had nothing to worry about.

Jane Senior

Maldon, Essex

Samantha was amazing and very helpful.

Luke Price

Chelmsford

Samantha was very helpful and answered all my questions and needs. Will definitely use again!

Melissa McGee

Perth

We celebrated our 10-year anniversary with the most unforgettable holiday! The views were absolutely stunning — like something out of a dream. Everything was perfectly arranged for us by Samantha from start to finish, making it completely stress-free and so special. From the beautiful accommodation to the thoughtful little touches, it truly felt like a once-in-a-lifetime experience. We couldn’t have asked for a better way to mark such a special milestone. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a romantic, well-organized getaway!

Joe Spencer

South Woodham Ferrers

I have to say that Samantha has been really helpful with finding me a great short break for me and my wife. I gave Samantha a very wide brief and she was able to show lots of options that then helped me narrow down what I really wanted. I would have no hesitation in recommending my friends and family to use Samantha for their future holidays or short breaks. Thank you so much Samantha

Simon Furness

South Woodham Ferrers

From the minute I spoke to Samantha, I knew we were in good hands. The process from enquiring about the holiday to booking and returning home was extremely smooth. Every detail we needed to know was covered and taken care of which meant all we needed to do was turn up and relax. The holiday was incredible as expected and we are already planning our next adventure for Samantha to arrange for us.

Karen Dawson

Wickford

Samantha took away all the stress of making our Saga cruises booking for us. We can now relax knowing we have Samantha as our Travel Counsellor with her wealth of experience and knowledge. Definitely a 10/10 from us. Both.

Sandra Bowles

Loudwater, Buckinghamshire

A real positive experience for all our needs. Samantha was professional in all admin. Sales and information. Thankyou

Diane King

Kingsdown, Deal

100% recommend Samantha. She was brilliant made sure everything was in place, emailed the hotel before we went, booked our seats on the plane. Nothing was too much trouble. She has already booked another holiday for me !!!

Emma Towler

South Woodham Ferrers

Samantha has been so helpful, informative and most of all patient throughout the booking of our holiday. She was able to give me her own experience of the Maldives but then more importantly able to provide so much information on each of the different island options. I asked so many questions but Samantha dealt and answered all of them in a timely manner and put my mind at ease, enabling me to make the right choice for our holiday. I would highly recommend her to anyone.

Richard Caplin

Leigh-on-Sea

Samantha was brilliant from start to finish she took time to understand exactly what I wanted from my holiday and even made helpful suggestions - she was friendly and approachable and I will 100% use her services again in the future!

Zoe Stow

Chelmsford

Samantha went above and beyond to help us get our holiday/cruise booked would highly recommend her services

Maddie Cox

Exeter

I would highly recommend Samantha. She has been so helpful and went out of her way to ensure we booked the holiday that was right for us.

Hannah Canty

South Woodham Ferrers

Samantha was brilliant. She spent time looking into different options for us and nothing was too much trouble.

Emma Towler

South Woodham Ferrers

Samantha spent time discussing our needs and arranged flights that met them exactly.

Pauline Price

South Woodham Ferrers

Absolutely brilliant from beginning to end!

James Stacey

Chelmsford

We found Sam brilliant, she even met us face to face .

Hilary Gillingwater

Chelmsford

Samantha was very patient with me, I did have a lot of asks and was a difficult booking. Even when I thought I found something myself, Sam bettered the holiday and saved me £450 from the promotional price. Highly recommend.

Jemma Green

South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford

Samantha has been fantastic... very patient and helpful as we had a few things at our end to resolve before we could confirm. Thanks so much.

G Buxton

Kendal, Cumbria

I was looking for flights to Canada to visit family with my three young children, options were limited due to the lateness of booking. I approached Samantha who listened diligently to my requirements, within a short time Samantha came back with flight options better than I could find myself. After booking the flights via the myTC app, Samantha kept in constant communication up until the flight, and in preparation checked us in, completing seat selection and forwarded the tickets. Towards the end of the holiday Samantha once again checked in with us advising that she had checked us in for the return flight and booked seats. Upon our return we had a lovely card welcoming us home. I have honestly never had such a pleasant experience booking flights and would not hesitate in using Samantha again.

Mathew Anderson

Newton Abbot

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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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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.

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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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