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

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

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 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

As a family of five, with three daughters aged 17, 18 and 22, we’re always on the lookout for a ‘once in a lifetime’ destination -...

When a destination is as magical as Sri Lanka, the stories write themselves. But when the travellers are Allan and Maria, it becomes even...

For the last couple of years, we’ve taken my parents away on holiday - a way to help them regain confidence after the pandemic. This...

Wildlife, culture and unique travel experiences are things I love to create so it was a privilege to help these two incredible ladies...

We’ve been booking holidays with Jenny for years now. Every time, it’s the same easy process: I give her a rough idea of dates, budget...

When my lovely client Lisa, recommended me to Steve and Susan, I was delighted to help them plan a last-minute getaway after postponing...

It’s always fantastic to see a mother-daughter duo heading off on a unique adventure, and Cheryl and her daughter Emma, who’s 18, wanted...

Having never cruised before, I was keen to find the perfect ship and Greek island itinerary for Charlotte, Neal and their teenage kids,...

My husband Allan and I were eager for a week of tropical warmth to break up the English winter and explore somewhere new. After Jenny did...

I have been booking Karen and Roger’s holidays for many years. They were scheduled to make a much-anticipated trip to Vietnam in April...

With their eldest daughter, Jess, volunteering in Cambodia and Vietnam, and youngest daughter Annie about to start at university, my good...

I met Paula at my local tennis club and was delighted to help organise a special US trip for her and her husband to Las Vegas and San...