Valeria Iatan
My expertise
I'm based in
London
Your trip of a lifetime starts with a conversation
Travel is the only way of understanding the world and the people in it.
I spent over a decade in the travel industry, with four of those years living and working on Celebrity Cruises, visiting more than fifty countries and experiencing cultures as distinct as the Maori traditions of New Zealand and the ancient traditions of Greenland's Inuit communities. From there, I moved into the world of luxury travel, selling all destinations from intimate Mediterranean voyages to full world discoveries with Silversea Cruises. My particular passion is luxury adventure travel: polar expeditions, the Galápagos, the destinations that genuinely take your breath away.
However, what kept me in this industry aren't all these wonderful destinations. It's the conversations.
Over the years, I realised that what I love most is sitting down with someone who has an idea for a trip they've been thinking about for years, and helping them turn that into something real. Travel, at its best, is how we discover ourselves in new landscapes, with the people we love, in moments we'll carry for the rest of our lives. Being part of that is something I don't take lightly.
Every enquiry I receive is different. Every itinerary I build is built from scratch. I bring the same attention to detail to a two-week luxury cruise as I do to a complex multi-destination adventure, because your holiday deserves nothing less.
When you book with me, you're handing over the planning so you can simply look forward. I take the stress out of arranging travel to destinations you may never have visited before, and I'm with you before, during, and after your trip.
As a Travel Counsellor, your booking also comes with complete financial protection, access to the myTC app for all your travel documents in one place, and the reassurance of a 24/7 support, so if anything unexpected happens while you're away, you're never on your own.
When you have a trip in mind, or even just a feeling about somewhere you'd like to go, I'd love to hear from you.
Get in touch and let's start planning something worth remembering.
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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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