Travel and holidays are what I have worked and lived for all my life, and I am a firm believer of always having my next holiday booked to have something to look forward to. Holidays mean something different to every person, maybe it is quality family time or a romantic breakaway, exploring a new destination, a honeymoon or a well-deserved break after hard work.
Whatever holidays mean to you, I am here to take the headache out of holiday arrangements and make your dream vacation come true.
As an independent Travel Counsellor, my customers are at the heart of what I do and your needs are my top priority. From staycations to exotic destinations, a couples retreat to family get-togethers, safaris to cruises, skiing trips to diving excursions…I am passionate about creating your perfect trip, whilst providing a professional and personal service. Whatever time of the day, I am available to contact for help, and when you are on holiday my assistance is a touch of a button away.
Having grown up in South Africa, I have been on countless safaris and wine tours and have found my passion for nature and animals in my beautiful home country. Once I had spread my wings beyond the South African borders, my journeys took me to the snowy slopes of Scotland, the pyramids of Egypt, the amazing landscapes of Italy, the coast of Portugal, the crazy rides of Walt Disney World, France, Russia, and countless more. I found I had a serious soft spot for islands and beaches and have been to Zanzibar, Mauritius, Hawaii, Maldives, Sharm El Sheikh, Mozambique and Miami to name but a few! In addition to travelling within most continents, I also discovered the exciting world of scuba diving! Words cannot describe the wonder of being face to face with a whale shark in the Red Sea, hearing dolphins under water in Zanzibar or swimming peacefully next to green turtles off the coast of Maui.
I look forward to working with you to create your perfect travel experience!
My customer stories
Sent by H Starkey
Leicester 08/01/2025
Cornel was really helpful and proactive in helping us to book our honeymoon. She was upfront with logistics and cost, whilst also discussing our hopes for the trip to come up with the best itinerary possible. She made the process incredibly easy and we’re both so excited for our trip!
Sent by S Pink
London 17/09/2024
Thank you for organising what was a fantastic experience for my daughter and me. I am pleased to say that absolutely everything worked smoothly. The pick-up arrangements and flights etc all worked well in what was a complicated itinerary. We even had a pleasant surprise in the Okavango when they provided a helicopter for the hop between camps and we had a birds eye view over the Delta, which was unbelievably good. The lodges were all very good, met or exceeded our expectations. We saw pretty much everything we wanted to and, in most cases, saw more than we expected. The stop at Vic Falls was a good idea as it gave us a break from 5 o’clock starts and the white water rafting was really exciting (but not the climb up the gorge at the end which was very arduous) .
Sent by D Harrison-Jarrett
Kent 24/07/2024
I have used Cornel a few times now and always had a great experience. We have just got back from our holiday of a lifetime to Bali. Everything was fantastic from booking to coming home, we could not fault the service. We had an issue with an excursion and I called Cornel at 7.40am UK time to check some details that the on-site tour guide was telling us, which was different to our booking. Not only did she take our call out of hours, she also called her head office and was on and off the phone with us for about 45mins whilst we sorted the problem. We booked 2 hotels with Cornel and whilst the first was good, the second one, was literally something else. Hubby was so blown away he just kept saying "this hotel is just so amazing isn't it". It became a bit of a joke with the kids to see how long we could go without daddy mentioned the hotel LOL! It was literally luxury at the top of a jungle, quite literally amazing. Bali did not disappoint and we are already thinking what to do in 2025. Thanks again Cornel.
Sent by C Deans-Harding
Hertfordshire 11/07/2024
Cornel has been fantastic, turning things round in a short timescale and still keeping an eye on our journey post-booking. I'm a big fan.
Sent by L Talbot
Kent 31/05/2024
Fantastic service by Cornel! A short telephone chat ended with Cornel sending over 3 quotes within 48 hours…a couple of questions later and our holiday was booked. Highly recommend.
Sent by A Hamid
Kent 31/05/2024
We just have returned from our family trip to France. Despite my last-minute search for a Disneyland trip, Cornel's travel service was extremely helpful and promptly booked everything, ensuring the best deal in terms of price and quality. I will certainly use her services again in the future and definitely recommend her services to anyone who wants a great break.
Sent by J Pierce
Kent 07/03/2024
Cornel is the perfect travel counsellor! Nothing is too much trouble to her … one message and she replies swiftly with a carefully thought-out travel plan and useful suggestions. Holidays that Cornel has arranged for us have been perfect in every way and we look forward to our next one.
Sent by A Kenyon
Kent 07/03/2024
Cornel took the stress out of planning and booking my summer holiday - very much recommended!
Sent by C Fogden
Sevenoaks 07/03/2024
Great, personal service. Really helpful to have her in hand at all times and to answer questions. Would highly recommend.
Sent by S Moore
Kent 24/08/2022
I have already recommended Cornel both on a FB group and to a friend. She was patient, made good suggestions, kept going when we couldn’t make it work, found a great holiday and communication was excellent throughout.
Sent by A Bissett
Sevenoaks 20/03/2022
Cornel has been amazing - so helpful and understands exactly what we were looking for. Super speedy too!
Sent by S Mayo
Sevenoaks 20/03/2022
Cornel was so efficient and helpful. We feel our holiday is safe in her hands!
Sent by S Mance
East Sussex 20/03/2022
Extremely efficient and helpful
Sent by P Reader
Tunbridge Wells 20/03/2022
Cornel was brilliant! Listened to my rather ropey instructions, came back with options which really reflected what I had said and was tailored towards my individual interests. Really great!
Sent by G Donovan
Bromley 20/03/2022
Cornel was superb in helping me book a fabulous last minute vacation at very short notice. Throughout the booking process she was very professional and diligent to ensure I make the best choices available within my budget. Post booking, Cornel constantly kept me up to date and immediately informed me of any rule changes as they happened that may have impacted me, working out of hours in doing so. Her friendly personality and dedicated client focus made the whole experience very rewarding. I would highly recommend Cornel in future and would rate her one of the best I've experienced in the travel business. I very much look forward to working with Cornel again on future trips.
Sent by R Buttle
Sevenoaks 20/03/2022
Cornel has been so helpful with our holiday, I would really recommend her service to friends and family.
Sent by A Dunster
Sevenoaks 20/03/2022
Cornel has been fantastic - so patient and helpful. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to friends and family in future.
Sent by G Chatwin
Buckingham 20/03/2022
Very attentive, knowledgeable and thorough.
Sent by R Vale
Kent 09/12/2020
In January 2020 we contacted Cornel to help us plan our August 2020 holiday. We did not know where we wanted to go, just had a few ideas about the type of holiday we wanted. Cornel met with us and discussed what we were looking for, found out that our daughter was really into archaeology and had loved our trip to Cyprus in the previous year. Cornel then came back with a plan for Mexico. She would arrange everything, the flights the hotel etc and it looked like the perfect holiday for us.
If 2020 had been a normal year, then this review would most likely be telling you about the fantastic time we had. However, 2020 was not a normal year, the worldwide pandemic saw to that. Instead, this review is a testimonial about the service we received from Cornel.
Because Cornel is ATOL protected it meant that we did not lose our money when the trip had to be cancelled. Cornel kept us informed during the whole process as it become more and more likely that we would not be able to travel. When it finally became obvious that the holiday was not going to happen, we did not cancel – we postponed for a year. This is where Cornel really came into her own. Whilst the hotels were putting the price up for the following year, Cornel was able to negotiate the same price for us.
In October, during the brief break in lockdowns, I contacted Cornel about finding a hotel in the UK for my wife and me to celebrate our wedding anniversary together. I fully expected to be paying her a commission on somewhere she found. However, she advised me that whilst she could find and book somewhere for me, there were a few hotels that I would be better off direct booking and then provided me with the list.
This level of service is why I would wholeheartedly recommend you book your holiday through Travel Counsellors with Cornel.
Sent by M Mardell
Hampshire 06/03/2020
Brilliant service, nothing is too much trouble. Will definitely recommend to friends and family.
Sent by L de Silva
Kent 24/02/2020
Cornel has been great dealing with our queries and finding lots of options. She's very responsive and we always feel our enquiry is important to her. Great touches like the travel guide is lovely as well.
Sent by A Williams
Kent 24/02/2020
Amazing service, went above and beyond to find what we were looking for, even received a guidebook in the post!
Sent by A Marris-Flore
East Sussex 14/02/2020
Would definitely recommend Cornel for any trip that involves long haul, transfers and excursions etc. She just makes it so easy and whilst you may find it a little cheaper by searching for hours online, for me it's about the peace of mind that what you booked is exactly what you get!! Cornel is very patient with me whilst I dither about what to book when! So easy to talk to and discuss options without making me feel bad for changing my mind!
Sent by W Combrink
Kent 14/02/2020
Friendly, responsive, informed, helpful.
Sent by A Lancaster
East Sussex 30/01/2020
Very helpful. Grate price. Service was second to none. Will definitely use again. Thank you.
Sent by N Dunn
Kent 22/01/2020
Cornel has been fabulous!!!
Sent by J Pierce
Kent 22/01/2020
Cornel was recommended as someone who would ‘go the extra mile’ and she certainly does! She is friendly and easy to talk to and very speedily arranged every detail of the holiday I requested. Extra details such as checking that we have the necessary up-to-date personal documentation and the surprise gift of a relevant guide book ensure that Cornel and Travelcounsellors stand apart from other companies. We will certainly use them in the future and are pleased to recommend their first-class service to others.
Sent by S Lawrence
Kent 20/01/2020
Very helpful in finding me the right holiday for my young family and taken the hassle away with her detailed research and knowledge. Not an easy task when I’m a fussy client with a long wish list!
Sent by M Swart
South Africa 24/12/2019
Very professional, always a pleasure working with Cornel :-)
Sent by J Patterson
East Sussex 05/12/2019
Friendly, efficient and so quick to respond
Sent by S Ball
Kent 04/12/2019
Cornel is brilliant and we recommend her at every opportunity. We particularly appreciate her attention to detail and patience when we change our minds or ask for other options. We also love receiving her notes on arrival at our hotel. Thank you Cornel.
Sent by N Birt
Kent 26/11/2019
I have already shared Cornel’s details with a friend following the great service we received.
Sent by B Bhatti
Hertfordshire 30/10/2019
We have received a first class service from Cornel and I would not hesitate to recommend her to my family and friends. She was very helpful and understood our requirements therefore provided us with the appropriate recommendations and kept us informed when awaiting responses from third party (hotels, airlines etc) Her service is thorough and efficient and I’ll certainly be using her again.
Sent by D Harrison-Jarrett
Kent 29/10/2019
I love the personal touch to your service. Thank you
Sent by D Butcher
Kent 21/10/2019
Cornel was very professional and easy to deal with. We would happily rebook and recommend.
Sent by T D'Avrincourt
Kent 21/10/2019
Cornel was incredibly efficient at coming up with options to suit my need. It was great to have someone listen and ask the right questions about my ski trip needs and take the time to do the research and come up with options so promptly. Thanks to Cornel ski trip next March all booked. Many thanks Cornel!
Sent by J Best
Kent 21/10/2019
Great service. I've already passed your details to a few friends! Thanks again Cornel.
Sent by A Gombera
Surrey 21/10/2019
Very efficient service
Sent by V Drew
Kent 21/10/2019
Cornel has been amazing. We changed our plans so many times, she was patient and found great alternatives for us. Finding a holiday that meets two families requirements and preferences was a hard task but Cornel gave us the options, answered our many questions and guided us to create our perfect holiday. We can’t wait to go.
Sent by H Williams
Crawley 19/09/2019
Cornel has been such a great help I will definitely be back to book more with her.
Sent by C Tregear
London 12/09/2019
I’m so grateful for Cornel and her helping me in booking a surprise trip to Euro Disney and Paris for my family next year. Her enthusiasm, energy, organisation and professionalism scores a perfect 10/10. I would highly recommend Cornel’s travel services and I will definitely be calling upon Cornel to assist me with holiday travel in the future. Thank you so much Cornel!
Sent by D Sanjivi
Surrey 02/09/2019
Cornel has been brilliant from day 1 when we engage with her to book our family holiday. She sent us a variety of quotes within our budget and matching our spec. Once we decided on a location, Cornel made the booking so easy and been in contact to sort out several requirements, from car seat hire to cots for our baby.
Sent by T Wighton
Crowborough 02/09/2019
The service has been fantastic. We have little time to look into and plan such wonderful holidays. Their prompt and personal service has helped so much. We are so excited about our trip.
Sent by C Veldtman
Buckinghamshire 16/08/2019
Cornel is very professional and she knows the industry well. Very friendly to talk too.
Sent by C Veldtman
Buckinghamshire 16/08/2019
Cornel is very professional and she knows the industry well. Very friendly to talk to, too.
Sent by K Ames
Kent 08/08/2019
Friendly, knowledgeable, understanding of our needs, considerate in every aspect of the booking and full of information.
Sent by C Best
Kent 25/07/2019
Cornel was very friendly and helpful. We had a chat about what we wanted from our holiday, and Cornel's first suggestion, with some 'tweaks' was perfect and we booked straight away! We're really looking forward to our holiday.
Sent by G Wixley
London 04/07/2019
Brilliant swift service took all the stress out of organising a holiday!
Sent by C Brazell
London 14/06/2019
Cornel saved me so much time! I was baffled by choice and she just made it all so easy.
Sent by T Gallagher
East Sussex 04/06/2019
Cornel has been very helpful and I will be contacting her for any future trips. I will also definitely recommend Cornel to people I know. Thank You.
Sent by T van der Walt
Johannesburg, South Africa 31/05/2019
In all our past holiday and other travels, we've never been as impressed with the arrangements done. If one take into account your brief was very limited and you managed to arrange and plan a holiday which pleasantly surprised us, on a daily basis. It was as if you knew our tastes in travelling, accommodation, interest, etc. The hired vehicles, the accommodation, the places and sights, was exactly what we wanted.
At one stage it was not possible to do our flight check-in, you immediately offered to do that on our behalf, notwithstanding the fact that you had to get up in the very early hours of the day to enable that.
So much commitment to ensure our pleasant and enjoyable holiday, we have not seen in all our previous trips.
We have no problem to highly recommend your professional travel agent services, to experience what a pleasure it could be to use your totally committed services. Thank you once again for your professional travel services. We will be in contact soon with the next planned trip.
Sent by D Ansell
Hertfordshire 12/05/2019
Cornel was always available to ask questions and helped us book our holiday with ease. Would absolutely recommend to others!
Sent by R Lecomber
West Sussex 07/05/2019
Very happy with the service provided, would definitely recommend to others.
Sent by A Randall
Cambridgeshire 09/04/2019
Excellent service with a personal touch. Sometimes it’s the little things that make the difference such as the Barcelona pocket lonely planet guide.
Sent by L Davis
Kent 10/03/2019
Cornel has been brilliant, she has been exactly what we we’re looking for. Cornel has answered all our questions and done all the hard work for us. We highly recommend Cornel. Hopefully our holiday in September won’t disappoint.
Sent by A Glekin
London 07/03/2019
Everything I asked Cornel to find out she did so immediately and with explanations and recommendations.
Sent by W Chopping
Kent 06/03/2019
Great personal service. Lovely touch to receive a quality guide book for the destination as well. Highly recommended.
Sent by S Copland-Jones
North Yorkshire 05/03/2019
Cornel is extremely professional and brilliant at what she does and has been helping us book our holidays now for a number of years. Cornel is someone who always does that bit more for you to ensure your holiday is just what you wanted. A fantastic exemplary service every time! Many thanks Cornel from The Copland-Jones family
Sent by C Hickey
East Sussex 01/03/2019
Excellent service. Friendly, knowledgeable and super efficient and helpful.
Sent by S Gillmore
Kent 27/02/2019
Very good service
Sent by J Brankin
Surrey 18/02/2019
We really enjoy discussing and planning holidays with Cornel and recommend her at every opportunity we get!
Sent by E Blakeborough
Kent 14/02/2019
Amazing, friendly, informative and super quick service. It was lovely not to have the hassle of finding the perfect villa - Cornel found it for us in no time at all.
Sent by K Jackson
Kent 18/01/2019
Cornel's personal service cannot be faulted and has taken care of all my requirements. All I did was chose my preferred holiday from the wonderful options she offered me. Thank you.
Sent by P Nightingale
Suffolk 12/01/2019
A very professional, knowledgeable, friendly and thoroughly reliable service provided at all times. Already recommended to others.
Sent by L Bodvin
Kent 01/11/2018
Cornel did a great job on this assignment, from beginning to end! She helped us plan an amazing holiday with a couple of iterations during planning to suit our thoughts and budget. Whilst we were in Halong Bay, the monsoon came in early and we had to alter plans for safety reasons. We reached out to Cornel and Ms Nga on the ground, who helped us bring our scheduled itinerary a day forward - all in the middle of the night for Cornel! We had a great team on this holiday, definitely recommended Cornel and Ms Nga for organising any trip to Vietnam, and providing support in time of need!
Sent by A Hutchins
East Sussex 22/10/2018
Cornel has been extremely helpful and answered all my questions that I have had very professionally. She gave me various different quotes so that I could compare what holiday was best suited to us. Cornel was really efficient and got our holiday booked very quickly and offered us advice along the way. I would definitely recommend her services and would have no hesitation in booking a holiday with her again.
Sent by I Goldsmith
Kent 22/10/2018
Our scheduled ferry crossing from Portsmouth to Bilbao was cancelled immediately prior to departure. Cornel reacted immediately and within an hour had booked alternative flights, changed hotel reservations and secured re-funds.
This is our third experience with Cornel and Travel Counsellors. Definitely to be repeated again.
Sent by T Wells
East Sussex 12/09/2018
Cornel was amazing and spent so much time organising what will be a very special holiday. There were numerous changes on dates, people and itinerary but she dealt with it all with so professionally and made it so easy for me. I can't thank her enough.
Sent by L Bodvin
Kent 10/09/2018
Cornel goes the extra mile to accommodate all our requirements- thank you!
Sent by M Swart
George, South Africa 04/09/2018
Excellent professional service!
Sent by I Tolowinska
Kent 09/07/2018
The helpful advice and taking away the time required for searching/finding the best deals that suited our budget made booking this holiday so easy.
Sent by B Granville
Berkshire 13/06/2018
The service that Cornel gave us was exemplary with amazingly speedy replies to all our questions even late in the evening and imaginative suggestions. First Class.
Sent by K Jackson
Kent 16/05/2018
I made one phone call to Cornel and from that I have a complete holiday with all the extra care with travelling and hotel arrangements made for me.
Sent by L Jackson
East Sussex 16/05/2018
A fantastic travel experience for a short trip again. Cornel made it really easy - I didn't have to think about a thing from start to finish. Thanks!
Sent by T Parrott
Leeds 13/02/2018
Highly recommended, Cornel is amazing, truly passionate about travel and booking holidays as if they were her own. A lovely personal service and completely hassle free! Thank you Cornel.
Sent by N Henderson
Kent 23/01/2018
Cornel has been amazing. In just one week we had planned and booked a special trip to celebrate our silver wedding anniversary including multiple flights, destinations, transfers and trips. First hand knowledge of destinations offering helpful advice and tips with excellent personal service. Thank you very much and would highly recommend your services to our friends and family.
Sent by P Mason
Berkshire 20/01/2018
Cornel has done a great job of helping us narrow down our requirements for our summer holiday and found us a fantastic villa which was exactly what we were looking for. I would have no hesitation recommending Cornel to friends and family looking for a personal service when arranging their next holiday.
Sent by I Goldsmith
Kent 17/01/2018
We were delighted with your rapid and thoughtful response to our enquiries.
Sent by P Nightingale
Suffolk 16/01/2018
Cornel worked above and beyond expectations to organise a special holiday tailored to our needs. She worked incredibly efficiently to complete our itinerary in such a short time scale and was always quick to respond to any of our queries. Overall, a first class service and we look forward to our holiday with excited anticipation.
Sent by E Page
East Sussex 16/01/2018
Cornel understood exactly what we required and very quickly put together realistic options for us, handling our rather complicated wishes with aplomb. She has imbued us with confidence in the arrangements and offered ideas for add-ons to consider without being at all pushy. Thoroughly recommend!
Sent by A Henson
London 08/12/2017
Cornel has created us a wonderful honeymoon trip for next year. She carefully listened to all our requirements and then worked hard with the ground team in South America to bring it together. They've provided an excellent service and I can't wait for the actual trip! I would thoroughly recommend her services to anyone.
Thank you in advance Cornel!
Sent by K Leeves
Kent 31/10/2017
Cornel is a very lovely, thorough travel counsellor who always gives the best advice. She takes time when I don't understand something and makes me feel as if I am her only customer!
Sent by P Keeley
Surrey 10/10/2017
Cornel understood my complex needs, as it wasn't just a package holiday. Everything was done correctly, without any hassle and saved me spending hours going through the internet trying to find flights/deals. Would highly recommend.
Sent by T Wells
East Sussex 02/09/2016
Cornel was simply outstanding. I spoke with her briefly and she completely understood what we were asking for. I'm traveling with my disabled cousin. Cornel not only located the ideal holiday, but arranged absolutely everything which has been remarkably helpful. It's taken all the stress out of making sure we have all we need as she has thought of absolutely everything. So thankful for her assistance.
Sent by J Scales
Hampshire 28/07/2016
Efficient, courteous and prompt service. Thoroughly recommend to anyone.
Sent by L King
Essex 28/07/2016
Excellent service thank you
Sent by S Calton
East Sussex 14/07/2016
Very good service, efficient, quick getting back to you. Would definitely use Cornel again.
Sent by S Carpenter
Kent 01/07/2016
Cornel has at all times through the process been accommodating, knowledgeable, patient, informative and fast in her responses even when she was on assignment in other countries. She has made the process of booking a cruise holiday, a type of holiday that I had no clue where to start, a dream. She made all the tiny detailed adaptations that I have asked for and as such tailored the holiday exactly to what my parents wanted for their 70th birthdays' cruise! Thank you so much.
Sent by L Knapp
East Sussex 21/06/2016
Such a fabulous service, I love not having to worry about anything!
Sent by L Dziaszyk
Eastbourne 13/06/2016
Cornel has been a pleasure to deal with. She listened to our request and responded promptly with options that matched our wishes in all respects. Cornel attended to all booking and related issues, made sure we understood any travel requirements, and was always accessible, friendly and helpful. She has earned full marks!
Sent by A Lancaster
East Sussex 13/06/2016
Very helpful, good service, brilliant price. Would recommend to friends and family.
Sent by G Ellis
East Sussex 24/03/2016
Cornel always thinks about what would be the best options instead of just going with your first thoughts or what is easiest. Cornel typifies the meaning of being a "Counselor" as opposed to an agent.
Sent by J Lawrence
London 17/03/2016
Cornel was great when booking our trip to Sorrento last year and got us everything we were looking for. She has helped us with a multitude of options for our honeymoon this year and we have now successfully booked it!! :) She has gone above and beyond, even providing suggestions of places to go and restaurants etc. Couldn't be better. We have recommended her to lots of family and friends already.
Sent by P Wilson
Kent 11/03/2016
Cornel worked incredibly hard to get my husband and I on our perfect romantic getaway working with some very difficult and conflicting requirements from us! She managed this with a sense of humour and determination, and all I need to do is sit back with a mojito on the silvery sand.
Sent by L Ashby
Kent 11/03/2016
Second time of booking through cornel for which is not ever a straight forward list of requirements and from a family that are useless in making timely decisions and she always comes through with such a "nothing is too much trouble" attitude and thinks of everything. I honestly can't rate her service any higher she is by far a god send !
Sent by A Chatwin
Buckinghamshire 11/03/2016
Excellent service, taking us from a vague 'we fancy a holiday' to a fully booked itinerary. Very supportive as we um-ed and ah-ed and changed our minds a lot!
Sent by G Looker
East Sussex 20/01/2016
Many thanks for the amazing service you provided when booking the holiday for me and my wife at New Year. I’ve never used a personal travel agent before so was somewhat uncertain as to what to expect. My only thought afterwards was “why haven’t I done this sooner?!”
The selection of hotels in Venice that you recommended were all excellent and the one we finally selected was perfect – it suited every requirement: centrally located, romantic atmosphere and within budget. I was very impressed with your attention to detail – the flights you selected were ideal, the tickets arrived in their own wallet, you had highlighted any important notes, you supplied a guidebook to the city and there was a bottle of bubbly waiting for us in our room. And even after we returned you contacted us to make sure everything had gone to plan.
I am more than happy to refer people to you whenever the opportunity arises so that they too can enjoy your fantastic service.
Sent by K Jackson
Kent 05/11/2015
Cornel went above and beyond my expectations in researching and booking my cruise. She even planned a cabin on the side of our cruise ship which offered the best views of the coastline rather than an ocean view. All the minute detail is so appreciated.
Sent by G Tedder
London 02/11/2015
Cornel was the most patient, positive and thorough person we've ever booked a holiday with. Loads of great ideas and nothing was too much trouble. Thank you.
Sent by M Swart
South Africa 02/11/2015
In Sept 2015 we travelled to Europe with our 5 year old son for almost seven weeks. Cornel was our travel agent and she handled all the bookings for our whole journey: Disney Mediterranean Cruise, Barcelona, Lisbon, Algarve, Athens, Corfu, London, Euro Disney, Paris, Netherlands, Oslo, Bergen and Stockholm. 11 flights, 9 hotel bookings,1 cruise, 1 rental car, numerous taxis, 3 train bookings and countless, priceless advice! Our long-awaited family holiday was a huge success mainly because of Cornel's careful planning and attention to detail to ensure that we all, including our son, have a wonderful time! I will recommend Cornel anytime, to anyone! If you want to go on a carefree, hustle free business trip or holiday, look no further! Thanks, Cornel, for everything you did to make our holiday really special! Our memories will last for ever!
Sent by T Parrott
Leeds 06/10/2015
Fantastic service with a personal touch. Holiday options provided to perfectly suit us!
Sent by A Benson
London 09/09/2015
Cornel was so patient and thorough in planning our honeymoon, and most importantly she really listened to what we wanted and what we were concerned about and worked around it accordingly. I couldn't recommend her enough!
Sent by S Byrne
East Sussex 20/08/2015
Cornel took all the hassle out of arranging our trip to New York and came back very promptly with travel and hotel options.
Sent by J Hickman
Kent 06/07/2015
Absolutely brilliant service, cannot fault it!
Sent by J Watson
Kent 18/06/2015
Cornel found us an amazing deal, we are very pleased and have and will recommend her to friends and family.
Sent by S Berry
East Sussex 11/06/2015
Excellent service. We will be booking more travel ourselves with Cornel as well as telling others.
Sent by L Dziaszyk
Eastbourne 09/05/2015
Cornel has been friendly, patient and extremely helpful. She found our ideal holiday where we had failed.
Sent by T Adams
Surrey 24/04/2015
Cornel provided us with an excellent service. We were not entirely certain about what we wanted but she presented us with a few tailored options based on our discussion, making the experience of booking a holiday seamless. Thanks Cornel
Sent by J Mather
East Sussex 23/04/2015
Totally and unreservedly impressed with the service. I gave, what felt like, minimal information as to our family make-up and holiday requirements, yet Cornel managed to source and suggest every element required to make this one of the most relaxing and enjoyable trips that we've had in a very long time. Add to this, the fact that she answered her phone on a Sunday morning and managed to get us a luxury transfer car within the hour, and we have the perfect service. 10 out of 10, all day long.
Sent by J Scales
Hampshire 22/04/2015
Very informative. Clear explanation. Couldn't fault at all.
Sent by A Boakes
East Sussex 08/04/2015
We are so pleased at the amount of time Cornel has put in to finding us the holiday of our dreams in Australia. Cornel often sends us little snippets of things to do and see in Australia, which we find very useful. I would and have already recommended her to my family and friends.
Sent by H Bibi
London 07/04/2015
Thank you very much Cornel! Incredible service - really helpful, friendly and accommodating. Cornel helped plan, organise and ensure we had a fantastic holiday. I would definitely recommend Cornel to anyone looking to book a holiday - never thought booking and planning a holiday could be made so stress-free! Thank you.
Sent by Giles Ellis
East Sussex 18/03/2015
Highly professional service, covered several changes in plans and destinations, plus special requests with consummate ease, very knowledgeable and flexible...
Sent by Karol Leeves
Kent 06/03/2015
Cornel was very pleasant and helpful and took the time to explain things carefully when I did not understand.
Sent by Doug Clarence
London 09/02/2015
Thank you Cornel. So helpful, friendly and professional in accommodating my challenging circumstances and needs. Thanks!
Sent by Di Von Hagen
Buckinghamshire 19/01/2015
Cornel was friendly, highly professional and spoke with confidence. She listened to my requirements, guided me where she thought it would be better for the family holiday and was an absolute pleasure to put our holiday in her hands. I didn't have to wait long for her to come back to me with a quote, putting me at ease and giving me good value for my budget. I will definitely recommend her to friends and family. It is great to deal with a true professional again within the industry and her attention to detail is beyond expectations.
Sent by Liesbeth Bodvin
Tonbridge 19/01/2015
Cornel's service was superb! We will use her services to help us with our honeymoon and look forward to planning it with her.
Sent by Richard Adcock
East Sussex 19/01/2015
Cornel treated me with professionalism and was very efficient in dealing with my request.
Sent by Andrew Todd
East Sussex 15/01/2015
Excellent service and I have already recommended Cornel to our friends going on holiday with us to Morocco at Easter. Certainly everything has been covered and will be in a position to gauge the whole package once we have returned from our holiday in April 2015.
Sent by Sam Moore
London 24/12/2014
My partner and I booked our honeymoon through Cornel and I would thoroughly recommend her to anyone. She was very organised and professional. We also really valued Cornel's personal experience and her flexibility to consider different options!
Sent by Marinda Swart
George, South Africa 15/12/2014
Cornel is passionate about delivering a quality, professional service! I will recommend her to anyone who wants to travel!
Sent by Johan Roberts
Surrey 03/12/2014
Managed to find a Christmas holiday for a family at short notice!
Sent by Karina Jackson
Brasted 10/11/2014
I have never had such thorough and complete attention to detail and I have travelled a lot. I love to take photographs and I even have details of how to set my camera for the perfect shot of the northern lights!
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In November 2022, I was honoured to be asked to visit Saudi Arabia along with several others in the travel industry. I won’t deny that I had many preconceptions before visiting and thought I knew exactly what to expect… well, I don’t mind admitting how wrong I was and how completely astonished I was by this beautiful country.
We were on an organised tour, designed to take in the main Saudi attrac
I was lucky enough to be treated to a trip to the island of Rodrigues in October 2022, courtesy of the Rodrigues Tourism Office. Pronounced Rod-reeg, it is an island territory of Mauritius, 600km to the East and 1.5 hours away by air.
I fell in love with Rodrigues before we even landed. It is an absolutely beautiful, unspoilt island, inhabited by fewer than 45,000 people. The island’s language i
There are so many parks in the Disney resort that even if you’re not a planner, it’s definitely worth thinking about which park you want to be in on which day. You can spend a lot of time travelling around and between the parks when you could be enjoying the attractions. I’d advise staying onsite in a resort hotel or affiliated hotel. Not only are you in the heart of the action, but onsite hotel g
Going to Walt Disney World soon? No doubt you’ll want to maximise your time there, going on as many rides and attractions as you can. But the queuing can be legendary, especially in high season, which might mean spending most of your time in queues. Not so much fun, especially with little ones. My top tip would be to plan your visit in advance.
When it comes to planning, you don’t need to go over
Less formal dining in Walt Disney World falls under themed dining and quick service. Themed dining in particular can really add to your whole Disney experience. Here I'm going to share my favourites as well as some quick service gems and some booking tips.
Let's start with the Sci Fi Dine-In Theater, which is a drive-in movie theatre-style restaurant. This one is mainly about the experience. You
Think you know the kind of food that’s served at Walt Disney World? Think again! Yes, there are burgers, but there is so much more. There are more than 200 places to get food, a mixture of quick service food outlets and full service restaurants and it can be difficult to know where to head for and where to avoid.
I must say that the food and dining experiences were the highlight of my most recen
In October 2019, I travelled with my husband and three-year-old daughter to Tenerife for a much-needed pre-winter break. I could have picked almost anywhere in the world to travel to, so why Tenerife? Well, it’s easily accessible from the UK with plenty of direct flights every day and flight time from London is only 4.5 hours. It’s warm all year round with average October temperatures in the mid-2
Following on from our first two days in Disney, read on for my next diary instalment
DAY 3
In my free time in the morning, I went back to Hollywood Studios to meet all the characters and get my autograph book signed. Anyone staying in a Disney resort hotel gets Extra Magic Hours which allow guests access to the parks earlier and later than the general public on certain days of the week. I highly
In July 2019, Travel Weekly, the UK travel industry’s market-leading publication, launched a competition that got the industry buzzing – the 10th and final edition of their famous Cover Stars competition. It was open to all travel agents in the UK and Ireland, including previous winners, and there were 12 prizes up for grabs. 12 of the most coveted prizes going – each winner would feature on one m
Any parent flying long haul with a young child in tow can get obsessive about how they’re going to get their child to sleep for at least some of the flight. Stokke® brand, JetKids™, have a well-designed and clever piece of kit to give your child room to lie down and properly rest, the BedBox®.
Hand-luggage sized, there’s room inside for your child’s snacks and in-flight activities, alongside a
Travel Counsellors are currently the fifth biggest seller in the world and as such a preferred supplier of Elephant Hills in southern Thailand. It made perfect sense for me to visit while I was staying in nearby Phuket, to give me first-hand experience of this renowned destination.
I was picked up early one morning and driven to Khao Sok National Park, the second largest rainforest in southern
Following a fabulous week in Phuket with my husband and daughter, we flew north east to Koh Samui, less than an hour’s flying time. It is Thailand’s second biggest island, after Phuket, and similarly is a very popular destination as it is well-serviced with its own airport making it very accessible, a massively important consideration when travelling with a child.
We stayed in Mae Nam on the n
November saw me take my first trip to Thailand. This beautiful southeast Asian destination is around 13 hours flying time from the UK and, with direct flights to Phuket available, wholly manageable with children. There is a multitude of places to visit in Thailand on both the mainland and the myriad islands, making it a perfect island hop destination. As I was travelling with my husband and two-ye
Having arranged countless family holidays before, it was still an eye-opener to travel with my own baby for the first time. The amount of luggage you need is staggering, and you quickly adjust to holidaying in the shade, on your sunny beach holiday!
During my baby’s first year, we’ve done four countries and time zones, eleven flights, four rental cars, and a number of hotels and self-catering
I set foot on Vulcano, quite green in the face after a 40 minute hydrofoil journey from Milazzo. After a week on mainland Sicily, we were heading over to the Aeolian Islands for another week of relaxing. Named after the god of winds, Aeolus, the Aeolian Islands are a volcanic archipelago off the North-East coast of Sicily and comprise of 7 islands: Vulcano, Lipari, Salina, Filicudi, Alicudi, Pan
I stare dreamily at Isola Bella (which means “beautiful island”) across the rim of my Strawberry Colada, soaking up the sun and relaxing with the sound of gentle waves rocking pebbles back and forth across the beach…and I ponder the location of my next exotic seafood meal! I find myself literally just off the toe of Italy’s boot in the beautiful town of Taormina, enjoying Sicilian hospitality and
I am a converted river cruise fan! Why I haven’t done this before is beyond me; river cruising is without a doubt the best way to see multiple destinations in one trip. You unpack once, you get fantastic views right from your cabin, excellent service, good food, exclusive excursions, on-board entertainment and an all-round unforgettable experience.
The trip that got me raving like this, was an
Lively, modern and chic – the perfect description for the adult-only haven of Secrets Silversands.
Situated in the Riviera Maya on the Eastern Coast of Mexico, this 5 star resort is conveniently located to experience the best that the Cancun area has to offer. Just 15 miles South of Cancun City, the resort is close enough to the city to enjoy the shopping and nightlife, but far enough to esc
I feel like a little child on Christmas morning, waiting to tear open all the presents. My camera is already working overtime, clicking away, as I walk from the car park staring at the majestic beauty in front of me. As I get closer I walk into the shadow of the newly refurbished….Celebrity Eclipse.
I am met with a glass of champagne as I set foot on board, and the journey of modern luxury begi
Hidden in the middle of nowhere, South West of Sri Lanka, the Maldives is an exotic holiday destination. British Airways operates direct flights from Gatwick so it is easier than ever to add this popular destination to your travelling bucket list. However, with nearly 1,200 islands of which almost 120 are resort islands, it can be overwhelming to choose where to go. From a recent visit in October
It’s called the Cape of Good Hope, but in my books it’s more like the Cape of Good Food & Wine! Whilst Cape Town and the surrounding areas are widely known as the wine region of South Africa, I will leave that for another blog...let’s talk food first!
From our recent trip to Cape Town in April 2014, I would like to share some of my favourite food spots you should be sure to visit when you get t
It is one of those places that is on many a bucket list. The city that never sleeps definitely lives up to its name, a pulsing hub of 24/7 activity for young and old. The best way to see Manhattan with its famous sky scrapers is probably by hop-on hop-off bus. Different lines cater for Downtown v Uptown, and often includes a boat trip to the Liberty island.
Downtown is an amazing experience!
I’ll admit it; I have a huge soft spot for spas. Getting that stress rubbed out of your shoulders, marinating in thermal water, getting an overload of pampering and a general detox!
So here are some of the hidden gems I have discovered whilst exploring these thermal havens...
HOTEL VILLA HONEGG, SWITZERLAND
Winning the top spot on my list, is Hotel Villa Honegg. What a gem! Against the slo
South Africa hosts one of the world’s most famous wine regions in the Western Cape. Without being biased (since this is my home country), it is really a spectacular place to see, with natural beauty, sun, sea and of course...amazing wine!
We had the pleasure of spending a whole week in this area in April 2014 and managed to visit seven wine estates in five days, so here is my ranking and recomm
Italy has been a favourite of mine for a long time. I have a rule never to go back to the same location twice because there is just so much to see in this world. But with Rome, I have broken my rule twice already. When I finally visited the romantic city of Venice I realised that I have to make Italy an exception to my rule.
Venice is an amazing place and hopelessly romantic. If it is not a
If you are looking for guaranteed sunshine, crystal clear waters and world famous diving sites, Egypt is an obvious choice! Sharm El Sheikh is a popular holiday destination to enjoy luxury resorts and sunshine all year round at affordable prices and we had the pleasure of enjoying this Egyptian hotspot in July 2012. We were sadly reluctant to come back!
Now, the first thing to say is that July
Hawaii...a childhood dream, an idyllic destination, dreamy white sands and palm trees, picture-perfect sunsets and colourful cocktails next to bright blue water. It’s been on my bucket list like forever! And I finally got the chance to travel there in November 2013.
First question you will probably ask is: “Which island to go to?” Good question! Hawaii is made up of 8 islands, three of which
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