Sent by Nicola Brown
Long Bennington 11/09/2025
Brilliant service, as always. Would definitely recommend.
Based In Stamford
Sandra Killick
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It's Nice To Meet You
Hello and thank you for visiting my webpage. My name is Sandra and I live in Stamford, a stunningly beautiful and vibrant market town in south Lincolnshire.
As a Travel Counsellor I’m here to take away the stress of organising your holiday. I’ve never been a 9 to 5 person so feel free to contact me when it suits you - I’ll work with you to fully understand what you want from your trip and take care of every detail from start to finish, so that you can focus on the other important things in your life and start your holiday relaxed.
Travel has been my life, from my early days working on a campsite in France, through living and working in Spain, Greece, Malta, India and Cuba to finally being UK based, travelling frequently and focusing on giving customers the best holiday ever in places as diverse as Las Vegas, Bali and Kenya, as well as the more familiar European holiday resorts.
Over the years I’ve organised some fantastic bespoke getaways for myself and others including celebratory weekends in the English countryside for 20+ people, exploring the whole length of Vietnam and a once in a lifetime private tour around Namibia. It was therefore a logical step to become a Travel Counsellor and to share my knowledge and experience to help others have holidays that are just as amazing.
The hardest question for me is ‘what’s my favourite destination?’ as I’ve visited over 70 countries and each has its own special charms. You can read more in my blogs but some of the most memorable moments of my travels have been micro lighting over the Victoria Falls, swimming with whale sharks in Mexico, seeing the stars in the vastness of the Kalahari and most recently taking a truly incredible and life affirming cruise in Antarctica.
You can trust me to find the trip that’s right for you, whether that’s a multi generational family holiday, a luxury cruise, a romantic city break to pop the question, the ultimate honeymoon or a blow the budget round the world trip. Let me know your bucket list destinations and I’ll find the best way to realise those dreams. And if all you want is to chill on the beach then I can arrange that too.
In the words of St Augustine, ‘the world is a book and those who do not travel read only a page’. Get in touch and let me plan your next travel chapter!
My customer stories
Sent by Karen Neale
Stamford 31/07/2025
Sandra is super helpful, patient, understanding and informative - very much appreciated!
Sent by Sunetha Diaram
Huntingdon 09/06/2025
Sandra is amazing and super helpful by making the arrangements with helpful suggestions tailor-made to me and in doing so taking a lot of stress away from me:-)
Sent by Andrea K
Melton Mowbray 04/06/2025
An Unforgettable First Family Holiday – Thanks to Sandra!
We recently returned from our very first family holiday together in Can Picafort, Mallorca, and it was truly unforgettable—all thanks to the incredible care, attention, and professionalism of our travel consultant, Sandra.
From the very beginning, Sandra went above and beyond to make sure every detail was perfect, especially for our son, who was experiencing travel for the first time. She ensured he was fully catered for at both the airport and hotel, arranging assisted travel that made passing through the airport calm and enjoyable—something we were genuinely anxious about, but she handled it beautifully.
Sandra selected a quiet, peaceful hotel with every facility we asked for—and even more we hadn’t thought of. She made sure we were given a quiet room to help our son feel at ease, and that thoughtful touch made such a difference in helping him enjoy the trip comfortably.
What truly stood out was the personal touches Sandra added: she provided us with all printed paperwork, perfectly organized in a lovely travel wallet, along with a special gift bag including sweets for the children and extras to make traveling easier and more fun. It felt like we were in the hands of someone who truly cared—not just about the logistics, but about our entire experience as a family.
The location was ideal for exploring, and Sandra even offered us excellent recommendations for local attractions, complete with booking info should we choose to go. It was seamless, relaxing, and filled with moments we’ll always remember.
Sandra is a gem, and I cannot recommend her highly enough. If you want your holiday to be more than just a trip—and instead, a thoughtful, joyful experience from start to finish—Sandra is the person to call.
Sent by Andrea Gizzy
Basingstoke 03/06/2025
I always recommend Sandra to others. Sandra is so good at what she does, her knowledge is amazing & her attention to details is outstanding.
Sent by Annie Wright
Leics 03/06/2025
Sandra,
You were amazing. Your service saved our holiday, turning me from 'I am not going' to being really excited. As my husband said when he saw the outcome of your research to a secluded house in Menorca, 'you pulled the rabbit out of the bag', thankyou.
Not only was the property exactly to our specification, it was below budget.
Your service before, during and after the holiday was outstanding, even messaging us to check that we had not been affected by the power outages in Spain.
You printed the information that we liked to take in paper copy, and emailed the remainder. It truly felt like a 'turn up and go holiday'!
I cannot recommend your services more highly, and we will certainly using them again and I will certainly be recommending you to family, friends and colleagues.
Sent by Gemma Harper
Oakham 15/04/2025
Sandra arranged a fantastic two week holiday for us in Sri Lanka. We absolutely loved it - the perfect blend of amazing wildlife, tropical weather, gorgeous scenery, friendly people and delicious food - in two great locations and sustainable hotels.
Sandra was excellent at communication, responded quickly and constructively to requests for information, and provided very helpful advice throughout. We have fallen in love with Sri Lanka - thank you so much Sandra! Highly recommended!
Sent by Peter Robinson
Timperley 01/04/2025
Sandra has been great organising our planned holiday to Sicily and Malta, always responsive, she took the brief and came back with an amazing itinerary which we are really happy with.
Sent by Mike Evans
Holmfirth 12/03/2025
As always from Sandra, we received a very quick and efficient service!!
Sent by Kath M
St Albans 26/02/2025
Sandra has been brilliant, thoughtful and listened to what our needs were. She has guided us and came up with a fantastic holiday that we would never have found in a million years. Using her services has taken all the stress out of searching for a summer holiday with teenagers.
Sent by Joanne Coulter
Stamford 04/02/2025
We’ve been really impressed with the knowledgeable and helpful service provided by Sandra. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her.
Sent by Bonny Smith
Spilsby 04/02/2025
We've already recommended Sandra to friends for their future trips. Sandra is very efficient. She kept us up to date with how the arrangements were progressing. She took into account our wishes and arranged our bespoke experience exactly to our requirements, giving alternatives as she thought necessary.
Sent by Julia M
N Yorks 06/12/2024
It has been a pleasure to be connected with Sandra and we have valued her patience, expertise and knowledge through our journey of booking a trip with her. We would thoroughly recommend her to our friends.
Sent by Karen Smith
Liverpool 26/11/2024
I have used Sandra Killick at Travel Counsellors regularly to quote and help plan holidays and have always had excellent and prompt service. My most recent trip was 6 nights in Las Vegas with flights and hotel. Sandra provided competitive quotes and kept us informed of schedule changes.
Would highly recommend Sandra for holiday planning.
Sent by Elizabeth Z
London 20/11/2024
Truly memorable holiday to Bhutan, thanks to Sandra and TC!
I've used Sandra at Travel Counsellors to book a few holidays in the past, so when I wanted to book a once in a lifetime trip to Bhutan, it was a natural choice to request Sandra's assistance once more.
Sandra listened to what I wanted from this trip and liaised with the local agent to come up with a fantastic itinerary and to answer any questions I had. The holiday was originally arranged as a solo trip for me, but when a friend decided a few weeks before departure to join me, Sandra was able to arrange things so my friend could join too.
Sandra is always very responsive, always keeping me informed when she was waiting for the agent to respond etc.
A truly memorable holiday - thanks, Sandra, once more for your invaluable help.
Sent by Caroline Hunte
Casterton 22/10/2024
Many thanks for organising my families insurance and car hire. It gave me peace of mind to know that you personally made these arrangements given the specific requirements we had. The price was competitive and had the added assurance that I could speak to you if I needed to during our trip.
I would highly recommend your extended services to others.
Sent by Barbara Kidson
Oundle 22/10/2024
James and I would like to express our appreciation for your incredible work and support in organising our anniversary trip. And what an amazing trip that was.
I am the "travel agent" of our family, but this time was different. I didn't want to organise it, after all it was OUR wedding anniversary. I just wanted to pack my suitcase and enjoy the trip.
We couldn't even decide where we wanted to go at first and we are very grateful for helping us choose the destination, Venice was the perfect place to celebrate love. We were very impressed that following from our thirty-minute conversation you got everything so perfectly right. The hotel was amazing and placed in the most convenient area. Close to main attractions, yet far away from the noise. Your recommendations regarding places to eat were spot on too. We fee that we were able to experience more due to the effort you have out into our trip and for that we will be forever grateful.
We are both very impressed with your personalised approach, attention to detail and outstanding customer service. You really do treat everyone's holiday as if it was your own.
We will not hesitate to use your services again and will be certainly recommending you to our family and friends.
Sent by Dan Basham
Stamford 22/10/2024
Dear Sandra
What an amazing holiday. It was Nala's first holiday abroad and she absolutely loved it.
But it all started before Christmas. Using the app to get all the information we needed was so easy and to hand whenever we needed it. Nala loved her Disneyland countdown you gave her, as she was making a point in saying how many days were left every morning.
It was Nala's first time on a ferry and she was a little nervous. She opened the pack from you and was colouring in and using her stickers and not sharing her sweets, which made the journey very easy.
The hotel was amazing, it was like living in a western. We were inside the park, on your recommendation, so we were able to make the most of the time we had there.
Nicola, Nala and I want to thank you for all the effort you have pout into our holiday. It was stress free and there were lots of little details I wouldn't have experienced if I hadn't used you. You even sorted personalised travel insurance at the last minute when we realised we didn't have any.
I ill not hesitate to use you again and I already have and will continue to recommend you to my friends and family. Thank you.
Sent by Bartek Nieznanski
Kettering 22/10/2024
I highly recommend Sandra Killick from Travel Counsellor for her outstanding service in organizing a trip to New York, which was a wonderful gift for my wife and children. Sandra explained the differences between her service and online booking sites and found the perfect that met all our needs at an ideal price.
Thanks to Sandra for making our trip memorable!
Sent by Tim Ashton
Melton Mowbray 21/10/2024
Sandra was wonderful and attentive to every detail
Sent by Lee Johnson
Hants 11/10/2024
Sandra is very experienced and professional. Understood our requirements, offered advice and choice. Details confirmed promptly
Sent by Susan Vickery
Corby 10/06/2024
I would highly recommend you to choose Sandra when booking your next holiday. Sandra created a bespoke trip for my mum and me for a once in a lifetime experience. She understood our needs to put together the perfect package. Sandra was there to support before we travelled, keeping us fully updated and was also in contact whilst we were away. This included keeping us updated of local events that may impact our trip and Sandra went above and beyond to support us whilst we were away.
Sent by Liz O'Sullivan
Coventry 15/05/2024
Love the personal touch!
Sent by Caroline Hunte
Stamford 14/05/2024
Many thanks for organising my families travel insurance and car hire. It gave me peace of mind to know that your personally made these arrangements given the specific requirements we had. The price was competitive and had the added assurance that I could speak with you if I needed during the trip.
We were very impressed with how smoothly we were able to collect and drop off the car at the airport and the specifications of the car were just what we had asked for and required.
I would highly recommend your extended services to others.
Sent by Dan Basham
Stamford 07/05/2024
Nicola, Nala and I want to thank you for all the effort you have put into our holiday. It was stress free and there were a lot of little details that I wouldn't have experienced if I hadn't used you. You even sorted personalized travel insurance at the last minute when we realised we didn't have any.
I will not hesitate to use you again and I have already and will continue to recommend you to my family and friends.
Sent by Matt Pollitt
Stamford 07/05/2024
We wholeheartedly recommend Sandra Killick to anyone seeking a knowledgeable, reliable and trustworthy travel professional. Her personalised approach, attention to detail, and exceptional customer service make her a true asset in the travel industry. We look forward to working with Sandra again for our future travel plans
Sent by Katie Searle
N Yorks 07/05/2024
I have already recommended Sandra to a friend and would definitely recommend to others. Sandra nails it every single time I get in touch, even when I’m not sure what I want she manages to get it right!
Sent by Liz O'Sullivan
Coventry 11/04/2024
Love the personal touch!
Sent by Stephanie Hassett
West Byfleet 15/02/2024
Sandra is fab. She listens to what you are looking for and takes the stress out of booking a holiday. Her additional services like checking you in or providing support whilst aboard is really helpful and reassuring!
Sent by Linda Price
Liskeard 30/01/2024
Planning was good - patient and accommodating with our research too. Understood different parts of the trip had different requirements/budgets etc. When things didn't go to plan, very much tried to solve issues with us.
Sent by Helen Bigg
Burnley 24/11/2023
Excellent friendly service from our TC Sandra.
Sent by Sian Lewin
Kinoulton 21/11/2023
Sandra gives me such confidence when booking a trip and is there when I am on holiday and returning. I have recommended her to several friends who have been very impressed too. Will always use Sandra for any trip.
Sent by Richard Bailey
Melton Mowbray 21/11/2023
Works out of hours and is thorough in her research
Sent by Stephen Moorcroft
London 27/10/2023
The advice was provided very promptly, and the itinerary adjusted to my needs. Sandra took a lot of time to understand what I was after in terms of cost and type of accommodation. I could not have arranged the trip independently.
Sent by John Watt
Emsworth 27/10/2023
Sandra is a fantastic organiser of any type of trip!
Sent by Raj Sohal
Ashtead 02/10/2023
Sandra has always been able to quickly gather information and offer suggestions and holiday advice. She is thorough in her approach and ensures all options are discussed so we always know what to expect. She very quickly understands the brief and ensures she offers options that are within the budget. She will always do some research on activities/events that may be on offer to enhance the holiday experience. Sandra communicates excellently and ensures her clients feel they are getting a special service. I highly recommend her.
Sent by Karen Smith
Liverpool 24/08/2023
"I've been very happy with the service provided by Sandra in arranging our trip to the States next March (2024). She listened to our requirements and came up with a good range of options and a competitive quotation that met the needs of the travellers in the group. It is great to have a professional and customer focussed service. Thank you Sandra "
Sent by Sonja and Tony Edis
Baston 23/08/2023
Sandra has always been amazing. Very helpful, informative and professional. I cannot speak highly enough about the service we have received. Sandra will always be our first port of call when booking a holiday, whether long haul or weekends away.
Sent by Viv Arey
Herts 13/07/2023
Sandra was very understanding of our needs, very flexible and didn't get cross when we kept changing our minds! She has a vast amount of knowledge and I felt confident that I could leave everything to her and not get stressed about planning our holiday.
Sent by Liz Zaremba
London 03/07/2023
Sandra is extremely helpful - for a trip with little notice, she presented two options to choose from. Separately gave us some restaurant recommendations too which were much appreciated.
Sent by Nicola Byrne
Liskeard 05/05/2023
Sandra has been fantastic. Very patient ! I was referred by a friend of mine and I would happily refer Sandra to friends and family who are planning on a new adventure !
Sent by Tim Parr
Stamford 26/04/2023
Sandra has been so very helpful with all aspects of this trip, our first arranged through Travel Counsellors, and we would certainly wish to use her services again :-)>
Sent by Mike Evans
Holmfirth 05/04/2023
The service from Sandra was very quick and efficient. Sandra's in-depth knowledge of Rhodes was very useful in deciding which resort to choose. Sandra was very easy to deal with and the whole booking experience was very enjoyable. The company Travel Counsellors are very lucky to have Sandra (with all her years of travel knowledge and experience) as one of their travel counsellors.
Sent by Kamal Patel
Brighton 29/03/2023
Sandra is very knowledgeable and very efficient indeed. She has excellent contacts to put together a very memorable itinerary.
Sent by Sonja Hayes
Peterborough 05/01/2023
We would like to say a big thank you to Sandra Killick who helped organise our minimoon to Ireland in December. Her customer service, knowledge and wealth of experience was second to none. She helped us every step of the way from our first enquiry to confirming our holiday. Whilst also recommending a lovely hotel, Powerscourt in Dublin she also checked us in both ways on our flights which was so much help. Thank you for everything
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I absolutely live and breathe travel and I love to write about my experiences! Please take a look through my posts - you might find your own holiday inspiration.
Wild and Wonderful!
22 October 2024
If you’re a lover of nature and wildlife, like myself, the obvious choice for a holiday that indulges your passion is an African safari, but there are many other places where you can see exciting wildlife and experience the wonders of nature. A personal favourite is Sri Lanka, better known perhaps for its cultural sites and beaches than wildlife, yet Yala National Park is reported to have the hig
Beyond words...Antarctica with HX Hurtigruten
22 October 2024
‘Anyone who claims they can describe Antarctica, hasn’t been’. So began the welcome from our captain on MS Fridtjof Nansen as we eased out of the port of Ushuaia, bound for the vast wilderness that is Antarctica. Behind us was Argentina, where we’d explored the vibrant and colourful La Boca area, dined on steak (when in Rome…) and then woken up in the wee small hours to take the three hour flig
Going Solo...
28 August 2024
Once the preserve of the young, heading off with a backpack to explore the world, solo trips are now becoming more and more popular and appealing to people of all ages. It’s not just singles who are taking these trips either. Some travel solo because they have a specific interest not shared by their partner, such as photography or golf. In other cases a major life change like redundancy can spur
Planning For That Big Trip
05 April 2023
One of the reasons why I became a TC was to help people have the kind of fabulous holidays that I’ve enjoyed for years. I’m talking about holidays that can be described as a ‘once in a lifetime’ experience, but ones that you very much hope will happen more than once in your lifetime. This type of holiday doesn’t happen at the click of a mouse. This type of holiday doesn’t necessarily come ‘off
Namibia dream holiday
27 January 2021
My holiday to Namibia was somehow 20 years in the making, but it was certainly well worth the wait! Having been on my first safari to Tanzania, I was hooked on the idea of seeing elsewhere in Africa and started to look around. Namibia jumped out as being somewhere quite unique, with wildlife, yes, but paired with dramatic and often otherworldly landscapes. Long story short, we planned a couple o
Life's Too Short To Stuff A Lemongrass....But maybe not on holiday?
29 May 2020
Strange things have been happening during lockdown. Busy friends who normally only cook at weekends are proudly producing plump sourdough loaves midweek and friends who don’t usually see the need to cook as long as M&S ready meals exist are sharing pictures of their culinary triumphs on social media. I love cooking but some things take time and effort, so I don’t do enough when I’m busy, but one
My Big Five Safari Destinations
28 May 2020
You hear a lot about the ‘Big Five’ in terms of safaris, where the ‘Holy Grail’ is to see lion, elephant, Cape buffalo, rhino and leopard. Whilst its technically possible to see all of those on one safari, there are of course many other animals that are exciting to see in the wild like zebra, giraffes, hippos, wildebeest and when considering a safari holiday there’s lots of things to think about,
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