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Ben had just proposed to Sarah the day before they travelled - so this was always going to be a special trip. A celebratory long weekend in Paris, and Sarah had no idea any of it was planned. The perfect setting for the perfect surprise… This was our first time booking with Jenny, and it won't be our last. We came to her with a rough budget, specific dates and a location - Paris - and she arranged everything else. First time in Paris as adults, and what a way to do it! The ho

I've recently come back from the most wonderful three-night escape to Switzerland, hosted by LJR Consultancy, and I've returned with a very special gem to share. Getting there My mini ski break began with a short flight to Geneva, followed by what might be one of the most relaxing transfers in Europe. Instead of a long road journey, we travelled by train with Swiss Federal Railways - and what a journey it is. Gliding along the shores of Lake Geneva with the Alps rising behind

We first discovered Travel Counsellors through a chance conversation with fellow travellers while on holiday in Sri Lanka. Their recommendation led us to Jenny, and we haven't looked back since. We'd visited South Africa before and absolutely loved it, so a return trip had long been on the cards. There were favourites we wanted to revisit - Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, Table Mountain, the wineries around Franschhoek, plus places we'd missed first time round, like the colou

We visited the Maldives for the first time and I have to say we had very high expectations, which were met - and more! The flights and seaplane transfer to Ifuru Island were excellent and well organised. When we arrived, it was just as we had imagined - stunning. Natural beauty, white sandy beaches and clear turquoise sea at its absolute best. The accommodation was amazing - surrounded by trees and natural habitat, large immaculate rooms just a few metres from the beach. The

I still remember sitting in the audience at the 2024 Travel Counsellors conference, completely captivated by Bruce Poon Tip, the founder of G Adventures. He spoke with real passion about building a travel company that genuinely supports local communities - not just visits them. I was so inspired that I went straight out and bought his book, Looptail, to find out how it all began. By the time I turned the last page, I knew I wanted to experience it for myself. A small-group ad

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Off on another adventure - and it seems that, like buses, expedition ships come along two at once. Fresh from the Arctic , my suitcase took on a very different personality as I headed for the Mediterranean with Ponant aboard L'Austral for a Smithsonian Journeys cruise. This was my first Ponant experience in warmer climes, and I was curious to see how their expedition-style travel works in the Mediterranean. Malta I flew into Valletta with an overnight stop before boarding the

Zanzibar had been on our hit list for years. Most people tag it onto a safari, but having honeymooned in South Africa, we wanted it as a standalone trip - somewhere warm and exotic to escape the start of winter without needing to do too much exploring. What we didn't account for were the Tanzanian elections. Two weeks before departure, the UK Government advised against all travel to Tanzania. The advice was only lifted four days before we flew, so we travelled with some trepi

I'd been thinking about East Greenland for a while. Somewhere genuinely remote, properly wild, completely different to anywhere I'd been before. With so much news recently about Greenland's future, I'm even more grateful I went when I did - and I hope this incredible place remains independent, respected and protected for generations to come. When I finally booked it, I wasn't entirely sure what to expect - but I knew it wouldn't be ordinary. We travelled by expedition ship th

My husband, John, has always wanted to go to Uzbekistan to travel along part of the Silk Road. Having made a stab at planning it myself, I contacted Jenny, who we'd used before, and said "What do you know about travelling in Uzbekistan?" She quickly found us a small group (14 people) tour for two weeks with an itinerary that seemed perfect. Never having been on a group tour before, we were a little anxious, but we really didn't need to be - as a group we all got on really wel

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Every May - give or take a pandemic - I return to Marrakech. What started as a reunion with friends from my Paris days has become a treasured tradition: sun, souks and a year's worth of catching up over tagines and wine. By now, we know the medina like locals - well, almost - and even a few stallholders recognise us! Over the years, we've enjoyed the occasional day trip into the Atlas Mountains and even taken a cookery class to master a few Moroccan dishes. One year, I was ev

Earlier this year, I experienced a fabulous three-night sailing on the brand-new Norwegian Aqua - and I'm excited to share the highlights! I've been fortunate to experience some wonderful cruises over recent years - from river cruising along the Danube with Avalon Waterways to exploring Turkey and Greece with Azamara - but this was my first time sailing with Norwegian Cruise Line, and I was genuinely impressed. Joined by over 100 fellow Travel Counsellors, I discovered a sh

Heather with school children in Fiji This was our first time using Jenny from Travel Counsellors, and we were thoroughly impressed with the service provided. We were planning a multi-stop trip to visit friends in Sydney and Auckland and sought quotes from three sources. Jenny, who was personally known to us, responded promptly with a competitive quote and was flexible in aligning with the other options we'd received. Our journey included Sydney, Auckland, Fiji and Hong Kong,

We've worked with Jenny a couple of times to help us book our holidays over the years, and she never disappoints. Most recently, Jenny organised our family get-together at the Blue Sea Island Resort in Rhodes. She was incredibly patient, taking her time to capture all our requirements and making sure everyone's needs were considered. The resort was perfect for bringing the family together - we had a wonderful stay with plenty of space for everyone and beautiful surroundings t

We discussed and planned our holiday of a lifetime for a few years, and after having to postpone due to the Jasper wildfires, finally set off for Canada in May 2025. We flew to Calgary and stayed in Banff and then Jasper before taking the Rocky Mountaineer train to Vancouver, and then on to Tofino and Victoria on Vancouver Island. Our expectations were high - this was twice as much as we had ever spent on a holiday before - but they were exceeded. Highlights? The Rocky Mounta

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