Vanda Cowley

My expertise

Australia
Mediterranean
Cruise
Diving Destinations
Multi - Destination
Couples
Egypt
Ocean Cruise

I'm based in

Rugby

Available for new enquiries

It's Nice To Meet You

Welcome, I am Vanda, your personal travel specialist.

With almost 40 years in the leisure travel industry and with the last 6 years as a truly independent Travel Counsellor, I offer a depth of knowledge and first-hand experience that comes from a lifetime in travel. My business is built on personal recommendations and word-of-mouth referrals, and I am proud to look after multiple generations of the same families.

Travel is not just my career, it is my lifelong passion, shared with my partner Ian. We genuinely love to travel and are always exploring new destinations, hotels and experiences, including my upcoming multi-centre trip to Thailand this Christmas, so I can pass that real-world insight directly on to you.

I offer impartial, independent advice and a genuinely personal service, taking the time to understand what matters most to you. I specialise in bespoke, tailor-made itineraries, from complex multi-centre trips to unique experiences that reflect your individual style. Because I am not tied to any airline or hotel group, every recommendation is chosen purely for you.

My own travels have taken me across Europe, the Far East, the Caribbean, the USA and Egypt. Jamaica holds a special place in my heart as it is where I learned to scuba dive, sparking a love of the underwater world that I believe everyone should experience at least once. I am also a keen cruise enthusiast, having sailed the Mediterranean, Caribbean, Northern Europe and the River Nile from Luxor to Aswan. I've also recently experienced the magic of Walt Disney World in Florida for the first time in my life - I can now officially call myself a Disney Adult!

Whether you are dreaming of a luxury beach escape, an inspiring cultural journey, a special cruise or a carefully crafted family adventure, I am here to make every step effortless and completely tailored to you.

Contact me to start planning your next holiday and let us turn your travel dreams into memories you will treasure.

“Once the travel bug bites there is no known antidote, and I know that I shall be happily infected until the end of my life.” – Michael Palin

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What my customers say

Vanda is amazing. She is always there to help search and plan all of our holidays. She knows exactly what we like from destinations to hotels. She is always on the end of a phone to help answers even the most mundane questions. We wouldn’t trust anyone else.

Keven McColl

Rugby

Truly is truly brilliant at her job. A job she is so passionate about. She is always there to help and advise and gives us 100% at all times.

Yvonne Powis

Rugby

Always helpful, responsive and thinking ahead for all my travel needs, Vanda is simply wonderful and I recommend her to anyone who wants to travel

Philip Clarke

Rugby

This will be our 4th holiday that we have booked with Vanda. She has been very patient with us on finding our perfect holiday all 4 times. We ask silly questions, but no question is silly to Vanda. I highly recommend Vanda to anyone that asks about our holiday.

Muriel Humphries

Rugby

100%recommend Vanda always goes above & beyond to find a perfect location without any stress and so very professional too.

Anita Perkins

Lutterworth

We love Vanda, she has always come up trumps, great knowledgeable service all the time. Have recommended her to others

Eudeen & Stuart Finlay

Rugby

As good as ever. Thank you Vanda 😀

Nicholas Versey

Rugby

Fabulous as always 🤩

Alison Traversoni

Rugby

It's brilliant to have a guardian angel getting you the best holiday and being there 'just in case' while you are away. So much can go wrong when you travel these days and it's lovely to know that Vanda will be waiting to help out if needed. Great service

Trish Hoyland

Wakefield

I have recommended Vanda Cowley to my friends and family for many years now, and wouldn't book my holidays or travel plans with anybody else.

Philip Clarke

Rugby

Vanda is one of the best travel consultants I ever have the pleasure of using she makes our holidays worry free.

Susan Richards

Corby

Very knowledgeable, always helpful

Keith Cottam

Loughborough

We liked the personal contact with the Travel Counsellor VANDA COWLEY she was very helpful and understood our requests

Margaret Crisp

Lowestoft

If there was number 11 I would have put that!! Vanda is amazing!! Can’t do enough for you!

Julie Brazier

Rugby

Impulsive desire to travel at short notice on Friday evening, I received an out of office response suggesting a weekends delay (totally understandable) and yet when I checked my emails Saturday morning, I had a choice of 2 holidays that matched most of my request and had everything booked before noon meaning I could travel that week. Even though Vanda could not get the exact accommodation I wanted in the hotel, she was able to negotiate a deal where we could have access to the restaurant and bar we favoured if we really wanted it. We were very pleased, and surprised she was able to organise this holiday at such short notice, especially as the hotel was fully booked, and are already looking forward to discussing our future plans with her.

Phillip Mappin

Lincoln

Lovely person,easy to speak to, very knowledgeable,goes above and beyond to help you get the holiday you want.

Stewart Oliver

Truro

Already have recommended Vanda as nothing is too much trouble even a question just to put your mind at rest

Alison Bunyard

Rugby

Vanda is a top drawer professional and I can’t believe up until this last couple of years myself and my wife hadn’t used her before as some members of my family have for a good number of years now . She’s ace

Danny Finlay

Rugby

Vanda, as always, is absolutely fantastic. Nothing is ever too much trouble. She knows what we like and how we like to travel. I would, and have, recommend Vanda to anyone.

Keven McColl

Rugby

Amazing service, Vanda took care of everything even changing seats on the airplane to accommodate my husband who likes to sit on the Aisle! Would highly recommend!

Karen Chapman

Lincolnshire

I wouldn’t use anyone but Vanda Cowley, her attention to detail is out of this world. I have travelled with Vanda before she was at my tc and have no hesitations in recommending her to anyone 100% first class service

Michelle Mitchell

Rugby

I would only trust Vanda to book my holiday for me. The knowledge and expertise she brings gives us the peace of mind we need to book again and again with her and I have recommended her to family and friends

Natalie Conroy

Rugby

Vanda is very professional but also friendly at the same time. Very polite and is always true to her word. An excellent Travel Counsellor

Vivian Bales

Colchester

I have been very happy with my communications with Vanda, very friendly, helpful and reassuring

Wendy Horsfall

Rugby

Nothing is too much trouble for Vanda. She is approachable, knowledgeable and above all listens to her clients needs and provides such a slick service whether it is a fly and flop holiday or a tailor made holiday. I regularly recommend Vanda to family and friends.

Susan Koria

Rugby

Fantastic agent, so friendly and knowledgeable guiding and giving sensible and accurate advice enabling us to make informed and good choices through her obvious knowledge and incredible experience. Simply a great lady to deal with.

Andrew Cleverdon

St Austell

Following a positive and pleasant first experience with travelcounsellors’s Vanda, I will definitely consult Vanda again to discuss a 2024 cruise for ourselves and recommend Vanda to friends and colleagues.

Janice Willin

Rugby

Vanda is 10 10 10 every time: responsive, knowledgeable, efficient, effective, friendly, helpful - everything to make our holiday planning as easy as possible

Jane Gadsby

Rugby

Vanda gives a 1st class service. She is always available to discuss different options to suit your travel needs, from 2 people travelling to 6 people travelling.

Tracey Job

Rugby

Vanda discussed our requirements and also went through the different areas and resorts with us in detail, so we had a god knowledge of the right resort for our requirements. Vanda also sent some hotels and apartments that she recommended, some of which we had already identified as possible options for us - which helped us to choose the final option

Joanne Price

Rugby

Always most helpful

Christine Upton

Southport

Very helpful, friendly service, could not ask for more

Sharon Lloyd

Rugby

Vanda is very professional and always at the end of the telephone if needed. Would not deal with anyone else

Viv Bales

Colcheste

I’ve had the pleasure of having Vanda look after my family’s travel and holiday plans for over 15 years, and she has always been wonderful. After moving to Travel Counsellors she’s been able to provide an even greater level of personalised service and I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending her.

Phil Clarke

Rugby

Excellent Travel Counsellor kept in touch throughout when we had to change Holiday dates due to Covid. All went smoothly and completely enjoyed our Holiday. Thank You Vanda

Mary & John Kington

Rugby

Vanda has been amazing. Due to illness we had to cancel our cruise. She sorted everything out and rescheduled our cruise for next year. Nothing has been too much trouble. I will definitely be using her services again

Tracy Prout

Wakefield

Vanda has been excellent helping us plan our trip, she has provided lots of information and help and I would definitely recommend! Friendly and professional service and I've been very pleased and appreciate all the help provided

Vicky McKay

Rugby

Would and do 110% recommend Vanda to all our friends and family. She is the most helpful, happy go lucky person I know. Nothing is too much trouble, and trust me when I say we have asked some really dumb questions, she always comes up with the answers.

Keven McColl

Rugby

Vanda is always quick to reply to the holiday requests we ask for and will always give any options that are requested too. She will reply promptly to any questions that we may have. Vanda is amazing

Tracey Job

Rugby

Vanda has been booking our holidays for over 20 years, we would never use anyone else. Her knowledge of her profession is beyond incredible and she has never failed to find us the perfect getaway yet. She is a credit to her profession

Laura Brough

Rugby

The TC experience is the best and I would recommend them to anyone. The knowledge and experience of my contact, Vanda Cowley, covers the travel spectrum to be able to assist with all enquiries and give the best support available. Top Class

Richard McPhillips

Rugby

Vanda was amazing, I will without doubt go to her for future holidays

Mark Lloyd

London

I have already recommended Vanda to my friends and family. Vanda is always accessible either via phone, email or Whatsapp and knows her customers requirements that well that normally when she quotes for a holiday there are no changes to be made - sign of a excellent travel counsellor.

Susan Koria

Rugby

Vanda has been absolutely fantastic keeping a booking to fly to Italy for my Nieces wedding for over 3 years now through covid and then been brilliant getting me to & from Dublin in 2 weeks time

Keith Slaughter

Guisborough

Vanda was amazing and helpful as always!

David Hall

Rugby

you can always rely on Vanda to go that extra mile, so good

Terry Mozley

Rugby

Vanda is always pleasant, efficient and helpful

Margaret McClean

Daventry

Vanda has been really helpful. If I have a question, I get a quick informative reply. It's good to know that if the covid rules change and affect our holiday, we have someone there to advise us. I met Vanda by recommendation and will definitely pass her details to friends

Trish Hoyland

Wakefield

What can I say; nothing is too much trouble. She spends time researching to gain the best results to provide the best holiday information and deals. Very friendly, knowledgeable, experienced.

Richard McPhillips

Rugby

Vanda worked above and beyond to help me and my wife when we caught Covid just before we were due to go on Holiday

John Kington

Rugby

Vanda has helped us find the right holiday so many times and always goes above and beyond to help us when things haven’t gone to plan! I would highly recommend her the knowledge and information she provides is so much more than we would find anywhere else can’t thank her enough

Natalie Conroy

Rugby

Superb service every time. Takes the stress out of searching knowing that what you ask for is going to be what is recommended. Vanda is really amiable, friendly and professional and works hard to get the right holiday for us.

Ginny Thacker

Rugby

Excellent manner, thorough at finding what we wanted for a competitive price - most importantly listens and helps with us inexperienced travellers.

Anthony Crick

Rugby

Whatever the number range is, Vanda consistently scores the maximum.: knowledgeable, professional, effective, helpful, friendly, wonderful!

Jane Gadsby

Rugby

I have already recommended Vanda to my friends and family

Paul Berry

Rugby

One cannot ask for better personal service. 10 should read ' Most Definitely'

William Stafford

Rugby

Vanda gave a very good service. She is very knowledgeable and was a pleasure to book our cruise through. I have highly recommended Vanda to my family and friends.

Yvonne Powis

Rugby

I have recommended Vanda to several people, she is always very helpful

Keith Cottam

Loughborough

Very helpful & fulfilled my requirements

Michael Russell

Rugby

Fantastic experience, extremely helpful. 100% would recommend

Charlotte James

Rugby

Amazing help, very friendly! Cannot wait for my holiday

Gavin Law

Rugby

Fabulous service from Vanda. Holiday was arranged at very short notice and all queries were answered quickly. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Vanda to anyone wanting to book a holiday, I’ll definitely be using her services again

Michelle Holloway

Rugby

Really pleased as was going to sort myself but vanda took that stress away from me and now have the reassurance of getting my questions and queries sorted promptly.

Alison Bunyard

Rugby

Vanda is very efficient, knowledgeable and very pleasant to speak to. She has kept me informed at all stages of the booking process and dealt with my holiday being cancelled due to Covid without any fuss. I shall highly recommend her to my friends.

Keith Cottam

LOUGHBOROUGH

An amazing Counsellor, Vanda goes that extra mile which is getting rarer these days. Her telephone manner is impeccable a joy to do business with Vanda., would recommend every time. Thank you.

Vivian Bales

COLCHESTER

I cannot recommend Vanda enough, she goes the extra mile and then some to ensure that you get everything that you want and need. Excellant customer service, friendly very, very knowledgable and would not go with anyone else. Vanda's expertise in what she does is second to none and an absolute joy to deal with, her infectious outlook and knowledge makes you start to enjoy your holiday prior to even leaving.

Alison Todd

DALKEITH

Vanda was super professional, great communication and gave me holiday options I would never have dreamed of - can’t wait to go

Karen Bates

Rugby

Excellent professional service

Gary Lyttle

RUGBY

Vanda is an amazing travel agent. She is very knowledgeable and gives good honest advice. She is very passionate about her job and gives all her attention to our bookings. Highly recommend Vanda and wouldn’t go anywhere else..

Dorothy Lines

Rugby

Vanda was very helpful helping us find our perfect destination for my wife's 50th, nothing was too much trouble and we will definitely be using her expertise again.

Ian Simpson

Rugby

Vanda was always a huge help when she was at Thomas Cook. She has brought all that help with her.

David Leathley

Rugby

Excellent service given my Vanda Cowley. Very knowledgeable, very friendly. Easy to access and prompt with replies. Nothing seems too much trouble for Vanda. Felt at ease dealing with her and very confident that the information given was for my best interest. Would highly recommend and will definitely be using Vanda and Travel Counsellors for all my holidays in future.

Yvonne Powis

Rugby

Always excellent and efficient customer service with a smile. Holiday and location knowledge with recommendations based on experience from Vanda is vast. I would recommend to all.

Nigel Coates

Rugby

Amazing service from start to booking - cannot recommend Vanda enough - Absolute Star

Alison Todd

Edinburgh

Excellent knowledge of travel. Fantastic person, full of enthusiasm. Highly recommend her

Ruth Eldridge

Rugby

Excellent knowledge of travel. Fantastic person, full of enthusiasm. Highly recommended her

Michelle Lines

Rugby

Vanda listened to all of our requirements & hopes and went off and came back with a trip exceeding the dream - I would most definitely have no hesitation in recommending Vanda

John Gray

SHEFFIELD

Great service, friendly counseller. Gave us just what we asked for.

Lisa Padimore

Rugby

I would go more than 10 at least 50. Vanda is first class.

Josephine Price

Rugby

Will 100% be recommending Vanda to friends and Colleagues as nothing is too much trouble and always done with a smile.

Keven McColl

Rugby

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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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