Uli Williams
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I’m Uli, your personal Travel Counsellor, and I am delighted that you are considering trusting me with your travel plans.
Originally from Austria, travel has been part of my life for as long as I can remember. It is in my blood: from crisp alpine ski slopes to palm-fringed beaches and wildlife-filled plains. A chance meeting with my husband in Kenya led me to move to the UK, and I now live and work from my home office in Broxbourne, Hertfordshire. From here, I look after clients all over the world: from New Zealand and across Europe to every corner of the UK.
Travel is not simply a job for me, it is a genuine passion and a privilege. I treat every trip as if it were my own, paying close attention to the details that turn a good holiday into an unforgettable one. My aim is always the same: to create a seamless, stress-free experience so that from the moment you first get in touch to the moment you return home, you feel looked after, informed and excited.
Over the years, I have been fortunate to explore many corners of the globe. I am a particular specialist in:
The Caribbean, with Antigua and St Lucia holding a special place in my heart for their beautiful beaches, characterful hotels and warm hospitality.
Skiing, which truly is in my blood. I have a huge passion for ski holidays and love crafting itineraries that work perfectly, whether you are a first-timer, a family, or a seasoned skier looking for something special.
Wildlife-centred, bespoke journeys across Asia, Africa and South & Central America, as well as Western Canada and Sri Lanka, all regions that are especially close to my heart. From safari adventures to jungle hideaways and coastal retreats, I create trips that connect you with nature and local culture in a thoughtful, responsible way.
Honeymoons, which I consider one of the greatest honours to plan. I have designed many unforgettable honeymoons around the world, with the Maldives, Sri Lanka and South Africa as consistent favourites for my couples.
Whether you are dreaming of a romantic escape, a family adventure, a once-in-a-lifetime wildlife journey or a long-awaited ski holiday, I bring all of this experience together to create something uniquely tailored to you.
I work completely independently as a Travel Counsellor, which means I have genuine freedom and flexibility to design holidays that are right for you, not “off the shelf”. With access to award-winning, cutting-edge technology, I can search an extensive range of trusted travel partners to build personalised itineraries that fit your interests, time and budget. Everything is pulled together for you in one place, making your holiday planning simple and enjoyable.
From weekends away and city breaks to complex, multi-stop global adventures and everything in between, I am here to help. You will always receive my best advice, careful attention and honest recommendations, along with the reassurance of 100% financial protection for your booking.
Most importantly, I am here for you whenever you need me: before you travel, while you are away and after you return. If something changes or you simply want to tweak a plan, you have my direct support and a familiar, friendly face at the other end of the phone or email.
Quite simply, my goal is to ensure you have the holiday you hoped for and an experience that feels effortless from the very start.
I look forward to hearing from you and, together, turning your travel dreams into reality.
“Once a year, go someplace you've never been before.”
― Dalai Lama
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Cairo to the Nile: How My Long Held Egypt Dream Finally Came True
Egypt had been sitting quietly on my client Michelle's bucket list for years. Pyramids, Pharaohs, the Nile: all those iconic images that feel almost mythical when you only know them from books and documentaries. This year, she finally did it. Read Michelle's travelblog about their Nile Cruise adventure.
06 Apr 2026 5 min read
Rwanda, we fell in love with you!
I have just received a fabulous travelblog with happy clients who have just returned from their once-in-a-lifetime Gorilla Trekking holiday in Rwanda. Thank you so much for sharing your amazing experiences with me.
19 Jan 2026 5 min read
Rwanda, we fell in love with you!
I am delighted to share a wonderful Rwanda travel account from some valued clients of mine. During their carefully curated African bucket list holiday, they truly fell in love with Rwanda, especially after their unforgettable encounters with the country’s incredible mountain gorillas. Thank you for sharing!
15 Jan 2026 5 min read
Japan - Land of the Rising Scrum ...
I am currently organizing some complicated travel itineraries for rugby enthusiasts who are travelling to various locations in Japan during the Rugby World Cup in September and October 2019. I am cooperating with some fabulous Japan specialist suppliers and local travel management companies. I found organizing these trips to be extremely interesting but parts of it a little challenging, too. My
02 Jul 2019 5 min read
Silversea’s Silver Cloud Really Breaks the Ice Between Expedition and Luxury
I was fortunate enough to be invited to experience Silversea’s ‘new’ Silver Cloud on a recent ship visit. This former luxury ocean liner received a multi-million refurbishment and got converted to the most spacious and comfortable ice-class vessel in expedition cruising. Silver Cloud’s new itineraries offer wildlife and nature explorer tours to exhilarating Antarctica to experience penguins and wa
05 Jun 2019 5 min read
Is a cruising holiday suitable for my family?
“Cruising isn’t really for me and my family!” “Being stuck on a ship for all that time – what do you find to do?” “Cruises require dressing up in the evenings and aren’t really for kids, they may get bored.” “A cruising holiday can be very expensive when travelling with the whole family.” There is a huge misconception of what family cruising is like amongst those who have never tried it. I know,
05 Jun 2019 5 min read
Why choose Hurtigruten for Expedition Cruising? ...
Hurtigruten, the Norwegian expedition cruising expert since 1893, is pushing new boundaries. Hurtigruten is taking adventure travel into the next century and draws on more than 125 years of unparalleled field experience. In this age of mass tourism, this exploration company offers unique experiences, journeys created for adventurers that value learning and personal growth. Highly-trained expediti
24 Apr 2019 5 min read
My First Cruise Experience on Board Celebrity Silhouette
Having never cruised before, I was very excited to experience my first cruise on board the 5* Celebrity Silhouette. Our 'Canary Islands' cruise conveniently departed from Southampton, one of the main UK ports (another one being Tilbury). This made it very hassle-free - with a short drive from London and no need to fly somewhere abroad first to catch your cruise. The embarkation process was very e
15 Apr 2019 5 min read
Jeanette & Terry's Northern Lights Cruise on Hurtigruten's 'MS Nordkapp' - Kirkenes to Bergen
After our flights from London via Oslo to Kirkenes we opted for a quick bus transfer to the lovely Thon Hotel ( £10 each ), our pre-cruise stay. Thon Hotel is in great location on the waterfront. Comfy room, great breakfast, nice bar area and a restaurant, too. We liked the complimentary ‘help yourself to tea and coffee’ on ground floor, nice touch! We chose the Ritz Restaurant, a couple of min
15 Apr 2019 5 min read
MSC Bellissima's Maiden Voyage
On 2nd March 2019, Southampton saw the naming ceremony of MSC Bellissima – a brand-new cruise ship by Italian MSC company. ‘Bellissima’ was the largest cruise ship to be launched in the UK to date, which shows the importance of the British market to the cruise industry. MSC is passionate about providing a perfect cruise to families, as well as couples and groups. The family owned cruise line is al
17 Mar 2019 5 min read
A Trip to Paradise
Amazing Amari Resort in the Magical Maldives As part of a recent study trip to Sri Lanka and its proximity as a reason (or excuse), I was stopping over on the mesmerizing Maldivian island of Havodda, part of the Southern Gaafu Dhaalu atoll. The Maldives are enchanting. I never knew there could be so many shades of blue and that they could all enthral me. These islands with their pure white
11 Aug 2018 5 min read
Sri Lanka - Land of Smiles
Shimmering golden sands, compelling cultural sites and warmly welcoming people make Sri Lanka, the ‘Land of Smiles’, an increasingly popular holiday destination. I was lucky enough to be invited on a study trip to this amazing country in June. As we touched down in Colombo, a lush green carpet of vegetation snaked out beneath us. The feeling that you are in an island nation is immediate, from t
31 Jul 2018 5 min read
Turkish Delight at Phokaia Beach Club in Foca
On my recent birthday, I was lucky enough to be travelling to Izmir, courtesy of Mark Warner who had organized a study trip for a small group of Travel Counsellors to introduce their brand new resort in Turkey. After a pleasant four-hour flight to Izmir and a mere 1.5 hours in our air-conditioned transfer coach, we arrived at the impressive Phokaia Beach Resort – new in Mark Warner’s summer por
03 Jun 2018 5 min read
Italian Dolomites Mountain Bike Trial With a Difference ...
Mountain Bike Trial in the Italian Dolomites – A Holiday with a Difference… Have you ever wondered what an active holiday in Italy entails? Well, in early May, my husband and I decided to embark on a ‘mountain bike & fitness holiday’ in Northern Italy. After a quick flight to bordering Innsbruck, in Austrian Tyrol, we hired a car and travelled to the lovely town of Brixen in the Puster Va
27 May 2018 5 min read
Riviera Maya - A Mexican Dream - Travelblog from My Customers
We’d always wanted to go to Mexico, and a year ago, Uli booked our dream holiday for us. In the run up to our departure, we heard so much about our destination from friends and in the media. Some media reports were less than favourable, and several people expressed a fear for our safety. Undeterred, we went with open minds and found a paradise location than instantly put us at ease. Everyone we m
15 May 2018 5 min read
Spring Skiing in Tyrolean Soll
My family and I have just returned from our well-deserved spring skiing holiday in Tyrol. This March, we decided to explore beautiful 'Skiwelt Soell', part of the Wilder Kaiser Brixental ski region. After a swift and convenient Ryanair flight from Stansted to Innsbruck and a mere 50-minute transfer, we arrived in our friendly, family-run 3* Hotel Eggerwirt, right in the centre of Soell - with a
04 Apr 2018 5 min read
From a Caribbean Cruise to an Amazing Trip to Thailand
We were all set to fly out to Miami to join our Caribbean Cruise with Carnival Cruise Lines at the beginning of November. I was looking forward to stopping off in Turks & Caicos, Puerto Rico, St Maarten and Jamaica. Then disaster struck in the shape of Hurricane Irma who decided to leave a band of destruction right along our cruise path. So heavy-hearted we decided to post-pone our cruise and swap
01 Jan 2018 5 min read
Amazing Austria – A Short Trip to Beautiful Vorarlberg
This August, I decided to visit my Austrian family for a long weekend. After a short Ryanair flight from Stansted to Memmingen (near Munich), we arrived in Austrian Vorarlberg after a swift 50 minutes’ car journey. We passed the lovely German town of Lindau and Austrian Bregenz, both situated along the picturesque Lake of Constance (Bodensee) which was teaming with sailing boats and people swimmin
12 Sept 2017 5 min read
Ile de Re - French Island par excellence
If you are looking for the perfect French holiday, look no further than the beautiful Ile de Re, where chic Parisians go on holiday! In July and August, mainly French families and affluent Parisians with second homes flock to this island. My family travelled to our favourite French holiday destination of Ile de Re last summer, easily reached by Ryanair, who operate direct flights from Stansted
28 Jun 2017 5 min read
In the footsteps of Zorba the Greek...
Last August, my family and I decided to explore the inspiring Island of Crete. Since last summer, I have seen a growing trend for more and more people wanting to holiday on this unique island, part of Greece, but still with its very own ‘Cretan identity’. Crete is the largest island in Greece, and the fifth largest one in the Mediterranean Sea. When friends told us of Crete’s glorious beaches a
20 Jun 2017 5 min read
Wellness, Wine and Wanderwege ...
Wondering what ‘Wanderwege’ are? Well, let me tell you about my recent holiday to Tyrol and Northern Italy – an activity, culinary and historic break I can highly recommend. INNSBRUCK After a comfortable 1½ hour flight from London to Innsbruck, the capital of beautiful Tyrol, we headed to its picturesque old town with the world-famous ‘Golden Roof’ building. This late Gothic bay was built
17 May 2017 5 min read
NORTH ITALIAN DELIGHTS
Today's spotlight is on: MERANO in Northern Italy/Southern Tyrol. I am so excited to be travelling to this great Italian region for an early summer break in May! With easy and convenient flights from London Stansted to Memmingen (Munich airport on Ryanair) or to Innsbruck, we are going to be met by our Austrian friends for a swift and panoramic 2-hour car journey from Innsbruck to beautiful
28 Feb 2017 5 min read
Spectacular Santa Experience in Lapland
It’s hard to imagine a bigger Christmas treat than going to meet Santa in his home in Finnish Lapland. A frozen winter wonderland, full of deep pristine snow and pine forests, set above the Arctic Circle. We chose to take our great-niece on a day trip, the week before Christmas last year from Stansted Airport. As soon as we arrived at the airport, our excitement mounted, even the check-in staff
30 Nov 2016 5 min read
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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.
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.
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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