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!
Travel guides
Explore my guides and blogs
Sun-Soaked Memories: Discovering Majorca’s Southwest from Stylish Paguera
There’s something magical about the Balearics, and Majorca’s chic southwest truly shines. I recently had the pleasure of holidaying in the inviting resort of Paguera—a modern, sun-kissed destination that offers a perfect blend of relaxation, vibrant local life, and superb access to the island’s most beautiful sights.
12 Nov 2025 5 min read
Family Holiday at Beaches Turks & Caicos
We went to Turks and Caicos, a Caribbean island, last November for 11 nights and it was amazing! To put it simply, Turks and Caicos have some of the nicest beaches I’ve ever seen. I’ve been to a lot of beaches in my life, and I was floored at how consistently beautiful the beaches are here. It really is where dreams of made. It’s surrounded by some of the largest sandbanks in the world allowing f
30 Nov 2019 5 min read
Reviews
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
30/03/2026
Yolly is so helpful , nothing is too much trouble. Great service would highly recommend her.
Kathryn Jordan
Chelmsford
20/03/2026
Yolly is always friendly, courteous and caring
Susan Haggerty
Silver End
05/03/2026
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
05/03/2026
Nothing is too much trouble and so very very helpful.
Jean Judd
Braintree
16/02/2026
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
02/02/2026
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
27/01/2026
Scores a 10 as always, so helpful and knowledgeable x
Lisa Wiese
Braintree
27/01/2026
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
27/01/2026
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
27/01/2026
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
24/11/2025
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
24/11/2025
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
13/10/2025
Took all my concerns away. Will use again happily.
Marian Gilbert
Sleaford
23/09/2025
Yolly gives an excellent service, very friendly and helpful, would highly recommend .
Kathryn Jordan
Boreham
10/09/2025
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
15/08/2025
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
16/07/2025
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
07/06/2025
Yolly was amazing, efficient and listened to our needs. I have used before and will continue to use for every holiday.
Karen Dedman
Braintree
31/05/2025
Very helpful and paperwork all printed and produced. Will use again and for any other travel
Jean Judd
Braintree
31/05/2025
Very courteous, helpful and professional
Susan Haggerty
Bradwell
21/05/2025
Very helpful with the changes we had to make and got us a very good deal
Lucas Wiese
Braintree
20/05/2025
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
20/05/2025
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
12/05/2025
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
07/05/2025
Best travel agent ever always knows what we want!
Emma Lovett
Witham
10/04/2025
Very helpful and quick. Great service. Already recommending her.
Jolanta Duzniak
Braintree
26/03/2025
Yolly was so through with everything and went above and beyond.
Julie Garaty
Harlow
22/03/2025
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
24/02/2025
Very helpful and very quick with replies to any questions.
Lewis Cox
Braintree
05/02/2025
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
01/02/2025
Always so helpful, quick replies and trusted. Would book again and recommend to friends and family.
Lisa Wiese
Braintree
13/01/2025
Yolly has been very helpful and sorted out our holiday for next year to fit in with family.
Robert Hickey
London
29/10/2024
In our opinion you went above and beyond helping us with all enquiries in a most expeditous manner.
Barry Pluck
Braintree
22/10/2024
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
13/10/2024
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
07/10/2024
We are not used to travelling overseas and Yolly has made it all easy and seamless for us.
Chris Carsboult
BURY ST. EDMUNDS
25/09/2024
Always polite and helpful Thank you Yolly xx.
Alan Holland
Braintree
30/08/2024
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
29/08/2024
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
25/08/2024
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
25/08/2024
Always goes above and beyond what l would expect
Lindsay Apps
Braintree
25/08/2024
Such a fab experience, first holiday abroad in years and with our children and we can't wait now.
Danielle JordanWhite
Braintree
25/08/2024
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
25/08/2024
Yolly is brilliant! She’s booked several trips for myself and family from cruises to Eurostar city trips.
James Edmonds
London
12/06/2024
Such efficient, friendly and professional service so I would definitely recommend Yolly without hesitation!
Tanya Van Heerden
CHELMSFORD
28/04/2024
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
10/04/2024
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
12/01/2024
A really helpful and friendly service would definitely use Yolly again and recommend to others!
Patricia Pitcher
Felixstone
13/11/2023
Yolly you are amazing, your customer service is incredible. Thank you
Trevor Tubbs
Great Leighs
09/10/2023
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
18/09/2023
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
28/06/2023
Very prompt reply to all communication. Thorough answers to all questions and a good deal
Stephen Goodrick
Witham
19/06/2023
Always an excellent service.
Ross Garaty
Braintree
12/06/2023
very helpful , efficient and came up with different options
Shirley Brooks
Braintree
06/06/2023
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
25/05/2023
Yolly is so helpful, and friendly, amazing customer service.
Hayley Hobster
Witham
19/05/2023
Great service- friendly, responsive and completely understands my objectives!
Jenny Bloor
NOTTINGHAM
06/03/2023
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
20/02/2023
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
13/02/2023
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
08/02/2023
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
28/01/2023
Yolly was very friendly and knowledgeable. I will definitely book with her again.
Olga SteinTobin
Beambridge
24/01/2023
Yolly is absolutely amazing and definitely knows her stuff. Would highly recommend Yolly, perfect service from start to finish x
Joanne Mathison
CHELMSFORD
08/01/2023
Yolly has patience, and perseverance to make sure we get exactly what we want. A true credit to the holiday industry.
John Woolmore
BRAINTREE
28/11/2022
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
11/11/2022
Straightforward and easy to book through Yolly
Jayne Green
Braintree
31/10/2022
Very friendly and quick service! Organised well. Cannot wait for our trip.
Danielle Holland-Green
Braintree
31/10/2022
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
25/09/2022
Fantastic service. Especially keeping us informed throughout
Ian Hodgson
Haverhill
25/09/2022
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
01/09/2022
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
08/08/2022
Yolly has been so helpful! She was amazing and did everything to help us.
Damini Patel
Braintree
05/08/2022
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
29/07/2022
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
29/07/2022
Yolly takes all the hassle out by checking everything through for you.
Steve Edmonds
Witham
25/07/2022
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
19/07/2022
Excellent service!! Nothing is ever a problem
Ross Garaty
Braintree
14/07/2022
Excellent service very friendly and made the whole process simple will definitely use again
Trevor Tubbs
Chelmsord
27/04/2022
Amazing service. Fast turnaround on quotes and everything was explained in detail. Recommended to my friends and family.
Claire Blick
Braintre
11/04/2022
very helpful, and informative
Shirley Brooks
Braintree
31/03/2022
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
11/03/2022
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
01/03/2022
Yolly was excellent. Polite, speedy and found us a lovely cottage in Cornwall at very short notice and a great price.
Karen Dedman
BRAINTREE
28/02/2022
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
28/02/2022
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
23/02/2022
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
15/02/2022
Very helpful and knowledgeable with regards to the requirements I had given.
Megan Hawker
BILLERICAY
11/02/2022
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
01/02/2022
Yolly was very friendly and extremely fast at responding. She helped make booking our holiday very easy!
Kelly Doughton
COLCHESTER
18/01/2022
Amazing, friendly, and efficient service. Yolly was very responsive and knowledgeable.
Melaine Day
COLCHESTER
05/01/2022
Yolly is great. She takes on board all of my requests and delivers above and beyond!
Emily Holmes
COLCHESTER
24/11/2021
The best customer service as usual. Always on had to help in any way!
Ross Garaty
Braintree
22/11/2021
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
19/11/2021
Amazing service, wouldn't book with anyone else.
Gemma Ball
BRAINTREE
19/10/2021
Brilliant service and very helpful.... Looking forward to our holiday 2022!
Chloe James
BRAINTREE
14/10/2021
So very helpful and professional. Nothing is too much trouble and booking is made so simple.
John Woolmore
BRAINTREE
17/08/2021
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
19/07/2021
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
01/06/2020
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
28/05/2020
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
26/05/2020
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
25/05/2020
Really helpful, friendly and quick replies, found an amazing deal for me!
Ebony Perry
BRAINTREE
06/03/2020
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
02/03/2020
Yolly provided excellent service, very knowledgable and friendly. I will absolutely use again.
Jane Coats
HARLOW
21/02/2020
Very good and helpful-thank you.
Doug Bacon
BRAINTREE
14/01/2020
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
23/12/2019
Found exactly what we wanted! Fantastic service
Ross Garaty
Braintre
23/12/2019
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
28/11/2019
she is a travel expert from Thomas Cook and now works as a fantastic travel counsellor.... can’t recommend enough
john woolmore
BRAINTREE
01/11/2019
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
01/11/2019
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Let's plan your dream trip together
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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