Based In Alfreton

Julia Broadhurst

It's Nice To Meet You

Tailor-made worldwide travel, personalised for you.

You deserve a great holiday! That's what you'll get!

My name is Julia. I'm a travel professional based in Alfreton, Derbyshire but I cover the whole of the UK.

Our demanding lifestyle means researching and booking the right holiday can be a time consuming chore. As your Travel Counsellor I can offer a much simpler way to achieve your perfect holiday or travel arrangement, freeing up your time to concentrate on other things. Every detail is taken care of by me. As I'm home based, I'm available at a time to suit you, including evenings and weekends.

It's very important to me as a Travel Counsellor to provide the highest level of personal service and tailored travel advice. I have over 25 years' experience of working in customer service and can offer friendly, professional and honest advice you can trust. It could be an escape to the sun, a dream wedding or honeymoon, a short city break or a cruise. I can build the right holiday at a competitive price. Booking online or with an high street store simply can't offer you this level of service.

I even call the hotel manager the day before departure, ensuring you receive a personal and VIP welcome - maybe even an upgrade! All with the peace of mind that everything you book with me is 100% financially protected.

I have been fortunate to visit some amazing places around the world including Malaysia, and the Caribbean. I have visited many of the European holiday destinations with my family. One of my favourite destinations is Italy, which has included visits to Venice, Naples and the Isle of Capri. Making my customers dream holiday a reality - I can't think of anything I'd rather do!
I just hope my love for travel is infectious!

Travel Counsellors has no ties to any one supplier, so you can be sure of completely impartial and honest advice. I can book with over 70,000 travel suppliers and over 2,000 direct suppliers around the world, cutting out the middle man to save you money. I have shared knowledge of 1,600 travel professionals in eight countries and a team of over 300 at head office to support me, who I can call upon for their expertise on destinations or any aspect of your travel itinerary.

So what are you waiting for? Don't be too busy making a living that you forget to enjoy a life!

Get in touch to discuss your future travel plans - I'd love to hear from you!

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My customer stories

Sent by Toby Chu

I had a once-in-a-lifetime experience going on safari in Tanzania then staying in Zanzibar. Julia arranged the whole experience based on the feedback of what i wanted to see. She helped me with my flights when my login wasn't working and made sure I could get my covid testing in time fir my return home. I would definitely recommend her to organize a trip and I wouldn't hesitate to work with her again.

Sent by Darren Brocklehurst

Great help from start to finish sorted all trip and flights transfers etc Great advice on the sightseeing trips and also the area Would highly recommend Thanks again Julia

Sent by Katrina Brocklehurst

Great communication from start to finish, nothing was to much trouble overall very happy we will defiantly book with you again

Sent by Ian Hutchins

We can't thank Julia enough for arranging our Honeymoon, (and at such short notice due to the demise of Thomas Cook). Within a day of giving Julia an idea of what we wanted she came back with a solution, not easy considering that Julia also had to put together a two flight plan for us both ways as there are no longer direct flights from England to Holguin, Cuba. Julia is friendly and very professional and everything is done from the comfort of your own home, either via phone/email etc. Julia will also contact you at a time to suit you. In closing, I cant recommend her service highly enough and will definitely use her again in the future.

Sent by Helen Walker

Julia has been amazing with us, we first contacted her last year for Lapland but due to finances and personal circumstances we didn't go ahead. Then in May we looked into Florida but again didn't go ahead as decided to wait a year. When I went back to Julia she must of thought we were such time wasters but third time lucky and we have booked our dream trip to lapland. Julia could not have been more patient with us, showing options, giving values advice and in the end we felt out of loyalty and trust in Julia we should book with her. Julia has made it all really simple for us, the app is great for showing all travel details. We are now on countdown with 33 days to go until our trip, Julia continues to answer questions when I contact her. Really happy with service provided and am keen to reccomend Julia to others. Most importantly she has won my super picky hubby over! Thank you Julia for putting up with us and putting all the work in, you have gone the extra mile

Sent by Ian Hutchins

Saved the day! I can totally recommend Julia. She did a brilliant job, finding us our dream honeymoon to Cuba very quickly after our honeymoon with Thomas Cook had been cancelled. We've even got a pre-stay in Toronto which is an added bonus. I'd have no hesitation in scoring Julia a (Travel Counsellors) TC Score of 10 out of 10.

Sent by Kim Smith

Julia organized our South African trip and made the whole amazing trip so easy and carefree that I will want her to do everything for my travels here on out! She was truly the most responsive and helpful part of our trip. This was a trip of a life time and she made each detail and Birthday extras special and just made it wonderful!!

Sent by Anthony (Tony) Cummings

Julia was very thorough in finding us the cabin we required aboard the Queen Elizabeth. Very helpful with the follow-up information... A TC Score of 10 out if 10 is certainly justified.

Sent by Julie Turner

I was really pleased with the holiday I recently booked and would highly recommend using Julia again

Sent by Lisa Hutchins

Consistent excellent service. I’d give Julia a 10 out of 10 TC Score.

Sent by Peter Duffell

Always a helpful and efficient service - Julia takes care of everything, so all we have to do is look forward to enjoying our holiday! I have no hesitation in scoring Julia 10 out of 10

Sent by Peter Duffell

Always a helpful and efficient service - Julia takes care of everything, so all we have to do is look forward to enjoying our holiday! I have no hesitation in scoring Julia 10 out of 10

Sent by Ryan Smith

Myself, my wife and daughter have just come back from a fantastic few days away in New York which was amazingly organised by Julia Broadhurst, everything from the planning to booking and the trip itself was so organised giving us more time to relax and enjoy the sites. We cant thank Julia enough and will be sure to book through her again shes a great credit to your company.

Sent by Chris James

Had a lovely time, great hotel and all very easy with your assistance. Thanks Julia

Sent by Malcolm Peach

Julia was very helpful and got back to us very quickly with a deal which met our needs perfectly. I’d have no hesitation in scoring Julia a TC Score of 10 out of 10.

Sent by Kim Smith

I feel Julia went over and beyond to try to help us and accommodate what was needed for our family vacation. Us being from the USA was a challenge but she rose to it! I’d have no hesitation in scoring Julia 10 out of 10.

Sent by Ryan Smith

Myself, my wife and daughter have just come back from a fantastic few days away in New York which was amazingly organised by Julia Broadhurst, everything from the planning to booking and the trip itself was so organised giving us more time to relax and enjoy the sites. We cant thank Julia enough and will be sure to book through her again shes a great credit to your company.

Sent by Alexandra Vanstone

Julia arranged an amazing holiday to Dubai for myself and my husband she even arranged decorations to our room as it was our anniversary! The general arrangements for the holiday were all made completely stress free thanks to Julia! I can’t recommend her enough she goes above and beyond with everything she does and nothing was too much trouble, if your looking to book any holiday or even weekend away look no further!!!! Thank you for everything Julia xx

Sent by Emma Hubball

Julia, thanks for sorting our cruise out for next year, July 2019, we really appreciate all your help and advice on everything you’ve done for us. We are all looking forward to the Cruise now very much! I have already recommended you to some of my friends for booking holidays! Your service and help is 100% better than a travel agent! I’d have no hesitation in scoring Julia a TC Score of 10 out of 10. Thanks again and look forward to hearing from you again soon.

Sent by Diane Gowans

Julia is so thoughtful, nothing is too much trouble. 110% effort as per usual

Sent by Jill Howe

Great service. Lovely friendly lady who offered good advice when booking my holiday. I’d have no hesitation in scoring Julia a TC Score of 10 out of 10.

Sent by Kerrie Fisher

Fab service provided by this lovely lady Julia! Nothings been too much trouble and has gone that extra mile sorting our holiday out after apartments cancellation! Will definately be using Julia again and would highly recommend anyone to use this lady! 10/10!

Sent by Jane Clark

Julia has been excellent, putting together a holiday that was not the easiest. Her professionalism has been second to none. Julia has not left out any details, and has put together a once in a lifetime holiday. I’d have no hesitation in scoring Julia 10 out of 10.

Sent by Kerrie Fisher

After a nightmare 24 hours from getting our travel documents and then Jet2 cancelling the apartments half hour later, we are now all sorted. Thanks to Julia for sorting us out and going one step further and helping us to sort out Luke and Lornas booking who wasnt even her client! Would definitely recommend this lady to anyone! So if you havent got your holiday booked yet, give Julia a try!

Sent by Ryan Smith

I'd highly recommend Julia's service her support and confidence she gave us whilst booking our very special trip to New York was second to none.

Sent by Caron Hill

Booked a holiday with Julia. She couldn't have been more helpful. Within minutes of booking I had all my documents and confirmation. Would definitely recommend. Can't wait to go now!

Sent by Caron Hill

Booked a holiday with Julia. She couldn't have been more helpful. Within minutes of booking I had all my documents and confirmation. Would definitely recommend. Can't wait to go now!

Sent by Carrianne Harrison

I have already recommended Julia twice. Her patience, insight and creativity is simply fabulous. I used to source everything myself, but now I will always use Julia. I’d definitely score her a TC Score of 10 out of 10.

Sent by Alex Vanstone

Julia Broadhurst goes above and beyond to find exactly what I’m looking for with my holidays. I’ve used her many times and I’ve never ever been unhappy or dissatisfied with the results! She offers an excellent service and I would and have recommended her every time. I have no hesitation in scoring Julia a TC Score of 10 out of 10.

Sent by Diane Gowans

Julia puts the customer first and aims to make all trips feel extra special. I will continue to use her services and also recommend her to friends and family. I have no hesitation in scoring Julia 10 out of 10.

Sent by Claire Reavill

Julia has been very helpful and supportive, I have recently booked a second break with her. I wouldn't hesitate in reccommending Julia and giving her a TC score of 10 out of 10.

Sent by Shannon Siddons

Julia did a fantastic job at booking 3 of us a trip to Disneyland Paris. She has been amazing from start to finish making sure our trip was as magical as can be. We had no worries as Julia planned everything for us and we had every bit of information possible. Fantastic service and would recommend to anyone. Such high standards from a friendly lady. Will continue to book through Julia for future holidays and trips. Thank you so much xxx

Sent by Carla Hill

Amazing personal service....nothing is too much trouble. I will never use a high street travel agent again.

Sent by Wendy Jenkins

Julia's very good, you have nothing to do at all as she does everything for you and hand delivers everything, to your door, that you will need for your holiday such as your boarding passes and all your travel documents. It's a very personal service! All you do is pay through a secure customer portal account and there's also the free myTC app which is brilliant...it's so simple. I've used Julia now twice and I would totally recommend her...she's brill!

Sent by Catherine Smith

I recommend Julia to all my friends. The service we have received is more than excellent :) I have no hesitation in scoring Julia 10 out of 10.

Sent by Wendy Jenkins

Julia was fantastic nothing was too much trouble I've booked twice and both times I've had excellent one to one personal attention and all journeys are tailor made to suit my families needs. Thank you so much will definitely recommend her to family and friends. I have no hesitation in giving Julia a TC Score of 10.

Sent by Rikki Foulkes

Very good service. Looks at every angle you can think of. I have no hesitation in scoring Julia 10 out of 10.

Sent by Lisa Hutchins

Friendly, helpful and honest advice. Julia always goes above and beyond expectations for service and great holiday ideas. TC Score 10 out of 10 for sure.

My Blog

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