Yolly Sander

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Braintree

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It's Nice To Meet You

It’s Nice To Meet You
Hello, I’m Yolly—your personal Travel Counsellor. With over 20 years of experience in the travel industry, I’m here to craft unforgettable holidays just for you.

Personal Service, Genuine Care
From my years helping clients on the high street at Thomas Cook, I’ve learned that the best holidays are those tailored with experience, empathy, and attention to detail. Now, as an independent Travel Counsellor, I’m delighted to offer a personal service—tailored around your needs, your pace, and your dreams.

Experience You Can Rely On
Travel is in my heart. I’ve visited over 40 destinations, including the USA, Caribbean, Turkey, Thailand, Dubai, Singapore, Europe, and Kenya. My first-hand experiences help me recommend those perfect hotels, exciting excursions, and hidden gems that make your trip truly special. Whether it’s a city break, UK escape, ski trip, dive adventure, cruise, Disney holiday, or a magical Lapland experience—I love it all, and I love making it happen for you.

Travel Memories That Last
Some of my own most unforgettable moments include a helicopter flight over the Las Vegas strip, getting married at Caesars Palace, cruising with Disney, meeting Santa in Lapland, wildlife-spotting on Safari in Kenya, and driving the Florida Keys in a Mustang convertible. It’s these magical experiences I want to share with my clients.

Peace of Mind, From Start to Finish
With me, your booking is 100% financially protected in a unique Travel Counsellors trust, giving you peace of mind every step of the way. I now have access to an incredible range of suppliers and the very latest technology—including the brilliant Travel Counsellors app—to make everything smooth and stress-free.

Here When You Need Me
Working from home means I’m available when it’s convenient for you. I offer advice you can truly trust—with honest recommendations and the kind of personal guidance that only comes from experience. My goal is to look after every detail and deliver a holiday you’ll never forget.

Thank you for visiting my webpage. I look forward to helping you discover the world and create amazing memories together.
Get in touch and let’s plan your perfect trip!

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What my customers say

Yolly was kind, knowledgeable, friendly and so so helpful!! Will definitely be recommending her to friends and family

Stephanie Hilario

Braintree

Yolly is so helpful , nothing is too much trouble. Great service would highly recommend her.

Kathryn Jordan

Chelmsford

Yolly is always friendly, courteous and caring

Susan Haggerty

Silver End

Yolly made a stressful task very easy. She had empathy, she was professional in he approach and has a great sense of humour.

Celia Coulson

Braintree

Nothing is too much trouble and so very very helpful.

Jean Judd

Braintree

Yolly has been nothing but brilliant with helping me plan our holiday to the USA. She has been very knowledgeable and professional throughout the whole booking process. I wouldn’t hesitate to book a holiday with her again.

Kay Thorp

Chelmsford

Yolly listens to exactly what we need - offering advice but always taking into account our specific requests and keeps searching for the perfect package. Prompt, knowledgeable, friendly and professional - I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Yolly.

Debra Mitchell

Dunmow

Scores a 10 as always, so helpful and knowledgeable x

Lisa Wiese

Braintree

Yolly is the best ,she sorts everything for you and you don't have to worry about anything, also she is there for any questions and worries you may have, i would recommend to everyone i know and never use anyone else for our travel needs.

Karen Thompson

Chelmsford

I love booking with Yolly as I know her prompt service is guaranteed, she is super efficient - nothing is ever too much effort for her!

Tanya VanHeerden

Chelmsford

Always a pleasure dealing with Yolly makes my experience so easy and can't do enough for us won't go anywhere else.

Trevor Tubbs

Chelmsford

Brilliant service and very helpful with holiday adjustment, Yolly kept us up to date with ideas and suggestions, ended up booking a different location which was miles better thanks to her help

Trevor Sharp

Braintree

Yolly always goes above and beyond in finding the best holiday for us. We often go to her with an idea of a country we are looking at visiting and she does the rest. When we had a cancellation she took the stress away and within a couple of hours it was sorted. We highly recommend Yolly to family and friends and personally wouldn’t use anyone else when booking our holidays.

Julia Dedman

Braintree

Took all my concerns away. Will use again happily.

Marian Gilbert

Sleaford

Yolly gives an excellent service, very friendly and helpful, would highly recommend .

Kathryn Jordan

Boreham

Yolly takes all the fuss and bother out of booking a cruise. We give her our preferred cruise and within a few days everything is booked. If we have enquiries at a later date, Yolly responds immediately, we never have to chase. Would not go anywhere else.

Ronald Franklin

Braintree

I have been booking our holidays with Yolly for a few years now. She is very helpful and knowledgeable. She listens to our requirements and finds the perfect deals for our budget. Nothing is too much trouble. Would 100% recommend Yolly to my friends and family.

Olga SteinTobin

Beambridge

Yolly has been so helpful and patient whilst we decided what we wanted. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her to friends and family.

Kelly Rogers

Tiptree

Yolly was amazing, efficient and listened to our needs. I have used before and will continue to use for every holiday.

Karen Dedman

Braintree

Very helpful and paperwork all printed and produced. Will use again and for any other travel

Jean Judd

Braintree

Very courteous, helpful and professional

Susan Haggerty

Bradwell

Very helpful with the changes we had to make and got us a very good deal

Lucas Wiese

Braintree

My whole experience with Yolly has been one of courtesy and professionalism and I will continue to use her for any future bookings.

David Lovett

Witham

I would highly recommend Yolly. She is always so efficient and quick in her responses, nothing is too much effort for her.

Tanya VanHeerden

CHELMSFORD

First time using Travel Counsellors and I must say Yolly as been fantastic at sorting my holiday out, so thank you very much

Andrew Hopper

Malton

Best travel agent ever always knows what we want!

Emma Lovett

Witham

Very helpful and quick. Great service. Already recommending her.

Jolanta Duzniak

Braintree

Yolly was so through with everything and went above and beyond.

Julie Garaty

Harlow

Yolly has been an absolute dream! She found and booked me a holiday in 2 days!! It took multiple emails with a different travel company! I genuinely can’t wait to book my next one! I have decided that an independent travel counsellor is the perfect solution for a very busy working mum who wants the best from her holidays without having to spend weeks organising. Thankyou again!

Samantha Mckenzie Carter

Braintree

Very helpful and very quick with replies to any questions.

Lewis Cox

Braintree

Yolly has been phenomenal. Her attention to detail is fab and she puts so much effort into getting your trip perfect. Would not hesitate to use her in the future.

Samantha Webb

Braintree

Always so helpful, quick replies and trusted. Would book again and recommend to friends and family.

Lisa Wiese

Braintree

Yolly has been very helpful and sorted out our holiday for next year to fit in with family.

Robert Hickey

London

In our opinion you went above and beyond helping us with all enquiries in a most expeditous manner.

Barry Pluck

Braintree

Yolly listened to all our must have’s and preferences and came up with some amazing choices. We now have a great holiday to look forward to. So thanks again Yolly x

Emma Bradbrook

Braintree

Yolly has been so helpful dealing with my requests, as a disabled lady travelling is not as straightforward for me but she has been attentive to all my needs & put my mind at rest she's great

Melanie Heredia

Rainham

We are not used to travelling overseas and Yolly has made it all easy and seamless for us.

Chris Carsboult

BURY ST. EDMUNDS

Always polite and helpful Thank you Yolly xx.

Alan Holland

Braintree

Yolly is alway positive and a great help with any enquiry. We have just booked another holiday with her & am enquiring about another break!

Stephen Goodrick

Witham

Yolly was very easy to talk to, with good attention to detail and went above and beyond. I have already recommended her to family and friends. We will definitely be going through Yolly again for future holidays!

Louise Hickey

London

Super easy process, helpful and always offered lots of options to suit budget and travel preferences. A real pleasure to book with this company. Big shout out to Yolly - couldn’t do it without her knowledge and patience!!

Graham Blick

Southampton

Always goes above and beyond what l would expect

Lindsay Apps

Braintree

Such a fab experience, first holiday abroad in years and with our children and we can't wait now.

Danielle JordanWhite

Braintree

Yolly is great at her job, wouldn’t use anyone else. She is Friendly, informative nothing is too much trouble. Highly recommend.

Ceri Devonshire

Braintree

Yolly is brilliant! She’s booked several trips for myself and family from cruises to Eurostar city trips.

James Edmonds

London

Such efficient, friendly and professional service so I would definitely recommend Yolly without hesitation!

Tanya Van Heerden

CHELMSFORD

Yolly always works hard to get the perfect holiday. Nothing is too much trouble for her. She's amazing and I would highly recommend her .

Deborah Matthews

Enfield

Yolly was very knowledgeable and helpful throughout the booking process. She listened to what we needed and made useful suggestions, responded to all our questions promptly. The whole experience was flawless from start to finish. I highly recommend Yolly to anyone who wants to book a holiday. Definitely will book with her again. Thank you Yolly!

Olga SteinTobin

Essex

A really helpful and friendly service would definitely use Yolly again and recommend to others!

Patricia Pitcher

Felixstone

Yolly you are amazing, your customer service is incredible. Thank you

Trevor Tubbs

Great Leighs

Yolly was absolutely fabulous from the start. Easy to talk to, knowledgable, and nothing was too much for her. Would highly recommend

Karen Dedman

Braintree

Yolly, is a lovely, friendly lady who listens and understands what you are looking for. I was really impressed with the service I received from Yolly and I would def book any future holidays through her. 10/10 service all the way. Thanks, Yolly xxx

Beverley Aylott

Harlow

Very prompt reply to all communication. Thorough answers to all questions and a good deal

Stephen Goodrick

Witham

Always an excellent service.

Ross Garaty

Braintree

very helpful , efficient and came up with different options

Shirley Brooks

Braintree

Yolly is amazing. Thorough, patient, and goes above and beyond to find a holiday that fits all your requirements. Cannot recommend enough.

Pauline Hodgson

Thorpe-Le-Soken

Yolly is so helpful, and friendly, amazing customer service.

Hayley Hobster

Witham

Great service- friendly, responsive and completely understands my objectives!

Jenny Bloor

NOTTINGHAM

Yolly was very helpful and speedy at getting back to me with all questions i had, she managed to sort our dream holiday out with ease i would use her again and reccomend her to all my friends.

Kate McGuiness

Dunmow

Yolly absolutely worked her socks off to get our holiday booked! I was so impressed with the attention to detail both during the booking process and even after I am having messages reassuring me of booking processes, procedures at the airport, etc. Thank you so much-I can't wait til my holiday!!

Lisa Wiese

Braintree

Yolly has been so very patient with us since we started booking our holiday back in 2020. Would absolutely recommend Yolly who is very knowledgeable, professional as well as personable, and patient.

Jane Coats

Harlow

Yolly was excellent. Listened to what we wanted, interpreting what that was when we weren’t really sure ourselves sometimes and making excellent suggestions. You feel she really understands how important a persons holiday is to them and takes care to ensure you have the right package with everything thought of.

Jane Humm

Braintree

Yolly was very friendly and knowledgeable. I will definitely book with her again.

Olga SteinTobin

Beambridge

Yolly is absolutely amazing and definitely knows her stuff. Would highly recommend Yolly, perfect service from start to finish x

Joanne Mathison

CHELMSFORD

Yolly has patience, and perseverance to make sure we get exactly what we want. A true credit to the holiday industry.

John Woolmore

BRAINTREE

Yolly has been great, as always! Super helpful and nothing is too much bother. Yolly responds quickly to questions and goes above and beyond to find out the answers

Alexandra Prince

BRENTWOOD

Straightforward and easy to book through Yolly

Jayne Green

Braintree

Very friendly and quick service! Organised well. Cannot wait for our trip.

Danielle Holland-Green

Braintree

Yolly was recommended to us, and she was fab throughout our booking, She shared her knowledge and suggestions to get it just right. Nothing was too much trouble.

Donna Bate

Redhill

Fantastic service. Especially keeping us informed throughout

Ian Hodgson

Haverhill

Yolly is very helpful and nothing is too much trouble I wouldn't go anywhere else now you are very lucky to have yolly in your team lovely lady x

Irene Holland

Braintree

Very helpful, found the best detail for our tailor-made holiday. Nothing too much trouble would defo reckon to friends and family

Lindsay Bell

Braintree

Yolly has been so helpful! She was amazing and did everything to help us.

Damini Patel

Braintree

Great service from Yolly, I kept changing my mind on dates and hotels. Yolly gave me a few options to choose from. Nothing was too much trouble. Thanks, Yolly for helping me pick the perfect trip to suit all my needs and wants I highly recommend Yolly

Deborah Matthews

Enfield

Yolly made our lives super easy, we’re getting everything we wanted from the holiday and it was completely hassle-free! She helped with tips and guidance and I couldn’t be happier.

Holly Southgate

Uxbridge

Yolly takes all the hassle out by checking everything through for you.

Steve Edmonds

Witham

Such a great experience every time we have booked. Works hard to find exactly what we are looking for, and to meet all our needs. Great personalised service. Would recommend to anyone!! Thank you

Jenna Garaty

Braintree

Excellent service!! Nothing is ever a problem

Ross Garaty

Braintree

Excellent service very friendly and made the whole process simple will definitely use again

Trevor Tubbs

Chelmsord

Amazing service. Fast turnaround on quotes and everything was explained in detail. Recommended to my friends and family.

Claire Blick

Braintre

very helpful, and informative

Shirley Brooks

Braintree

Yolly has been exceptional throughout the whole process and has gone beyond the extra mile to produce a tailor-made package, in difficult circumstances. I would highly recommend Yolly to anyone - The consummate professional.

Graham Blick

Southampton

Yolly was so helpful and respectful and went out of her way to help me book to go visit my daughter and grandsons in Australia thankyou so much

Irene Holland

BRAINTREE

Yolly was excellent. Polite, speedy and found us a lovely cottage in Cornwall at very short notice and a great price.

Karen Dedman

BRAINTREE

Yolly went the extra mile to make sure we booked the perfect holiday. She was super helpful and took on board everything we asked for in the package but also provided us with recommendations and advice to make it even better. I would highly recommend if you want an easy, stress-free booking experience in very capable & friendly hands! I also really like the app, it's super easy to use. Thank you Yolly, we can't wait to go!

Annabelle Hodgson

Bedford

Yolly always goes above and beyond to ensure all our travel requirements are met, finding us the best quality accommodation within our budget.

Julia dedman

BRAINTREE

Yolly has been brilliant from start to finish, any questions I asked were responded to very quickly, and equally, the information and help she provided was way beyond expectation. Cannot recommend highly enough! I will definitely be booking again with Yolly!

Laura duncombe

BRAINTREE

Very helpful and knowledgeable with regards to the requirements I had given.

Megan Hawker

BILLERICAY

Yolly was great, she gave me excellent advice on resorts and sent me details of holidays that all looked good, so it was hard to choose. She was always quick to respond to emails. Dealing with Yolly has been a great experience.

Alexandra Prince

BRENTWOOD

Yolly was very friendly and extremely fast at responding. She helped make booking our holiday very easy!

Kelly Doughton

COLCHESTER

Amazing, friendly, and efficient service. Yolly was very responsive and knowledgeable.

Melaine Day

COLCHESTER

Yolly is great. She takes on board all of my requests and delivers above and beyond!

Emily Holmes

COLCHESTER

The best customer service as usual. Always on had to help in any way!

Ross Garaty

Braintree

Yolly has been amazing sorting our holiday after another bump in our holiday booking! She worked late into the evening to ensure we got the best price for what we were looking for! Would definitely recommend her to friends and family x

Helen Game

Braintree

Amazing service, wouldn't book with anyone else.

Gemma Ball

BRAINTREE

Brilliant service and very helpful.... Looking forward to our holiday 2022!

Chloe James

BRAINTREE

So very helpful and professional. Nothing is too much trouble and booking is made so simple.

John Woolmore

BRAINTREE

Yolly goes above and beyond to cater to everyone’s needs searching for the best accommodation available within our budget. We have booked on numerous occasions and already have another 2 holidays books this year. One of them being transferred from the previous due to covid. This transfer was handled in the usual professional, caring, kind and reliable manner we have become accustomed to receiving.

Julia Dedman

Braintree

Don’t think I’d ever book through anyone else now! It was so handy having you just a phone call or email away especially during these times! I felt like I was informed the whole way through and was never in any doubt about what was happening with the holiday! so thank you massively!

Emma Lock

BURES

Excellent service from original enquiry through to booking and then amending due to the COVID situation. Yolly immediately responds to any queries be that telephone or email. She has been so helpful at every stage. Checking all possible options. I used to book my travel online myself but I can honestly say I will use Travel Counsellors, and in particular Yolly, in future.

Jane Coats

HARLOW

Booking A holiday with Yolly and Travel Counsellors has been superb. Yolly has been fantastic and made the entire process so easy. Nothing is too much trouble for yolly, sending us plenty of choices, helping us make informed decisions, and ultimately putting together the perfect holiday package. Especially with the current goings-on and travel restrictions being in place. Changing dates and times for flights and hotels. Nothing has been a worry as it all been done for us.

Simon Giles

BRAINTREE

So relieved that we chose to book with Yolly as having seen so many people saying about being on hold for hours on end to companies trying to reschedule their holidays. Yolly changed mine and the process was so simple, I emailed her and she called me straight away and got it sorted within an hour or so! Was literally no hassle at all. So nice being able to contact her whenever I need to and not just mon-fri 9-5. I would never book a holiday any other way now!

Ebony Perry

BRAINTREE

Really helpful, friendly and quick replies, found an amazing deal for me!

Ebony Perry

BRAINTREE

Yolly has been so professional and helpful since the start and all through my holiday. I didn’t give her very much notice before I wanted to travel yet she found me an amazing deal in a beautiful place. I cannot recommend her highly enough, will definitely be using her again! Thanks, Yolly xx

Laura Duncombe

Braintre

Yolly provided excellent service, very knowledgable and friendly. I will absolutely use again.

Jane Coats

HARLOW

Very good and helpful-thank you.

Doug Bacon

BRAINTREE

Absolutely brilliant! Yolly went out of her way to come to my house... twice... because the original holiday we were looking at unfortunately was a little out of the price range. She worked to find us another suitable summer getaway that we’re really looking forward to!

Helen Game

Braintree

Found exactly what we wanted! Fantastic service

Ross Garaty

Braintre

We’d definitely recommend Yolly. She’s been fantastic and found us a great Holiday deal. We’ll definitely be getting Yolly to put together any holidays we have from now on. Such a simple, hassle-free and very competitive service. Should have done it years ago.

Simon Giles

BRAINTREE

she is a travel expert from Thomas Cook and now works as a fantastic travel counsellor.... can’t recommend enough

john woolmore

BRAINTREE

You have always been my travel expert of choice and I see no reason why I shouldn't use your greater knowledge of the world on my future journeys around the world

Terry Sheehy

BRAINTREE

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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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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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