Sent by Jan Parker
Pollington, Nr Goole 02/07/2025
Louise is always so helpful and accommodating and someone who will always be my first point of contact when considering a holiday.
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Louise Edwards
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It's Nice To Meet You
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Let me introduce myself! I'm Louise, your personal Gold Travel Counsellor - part of the Multi Award-Winning Travel Counsellors family.
Over 35 years experience in Travel, I have successfully run my own Travel Business now for over 18 years. I have sent people all over the world, I myself have travelled the globe. I've worked tirelessly through various bumps in the road. Who could forget the Thomas Cook collapse> The infamous Icelandic Ash Cloud that grounded aircraft all over the world? The horrendous 9/11 attrocities and lets not forget our favourite subject - Covid! I work around the clock to ensure all my clients are protected and well looked after, wherever they may be in the world.
I am your trusted travel expert. I go that extra mile to understand what you are looking for, your preferences, your dreams to create an Itinerary personalised for you, be it a fly n flop beach holiday or a complex multi centre itinerary. I can help you.
The first thing I do when you get in touch is have a chat on the phone, so that I can build up a perfect picture of your ideal trip, suited perfectly for your wants and needs.
Working together, we need this to be the PERFECT experience for you and my aim is to ensure you are PERFECTLY happy.
With strict attention to detail, I seek ways of enhancing every single trip in special ways: creating unique and unforgettable memories is my goal for you.
My absolute passion and love for travel as well as strong work ethics mean my successful business has grown purely through getting to know my clients well, and encouraging them to refer their friends, family, colleagues and business associates to me.
With 100% financial protection on everything you book with us and 24/7 support, wherever you are in the world, why would you go elsewhere?
My personal travel service is available for you at no extra cost!
For me, it’s more than just creating a holiday, it’s creating those perfect moments and experiences that last a lifetime.
Take a look at the reviews on here from my clients from all over the UK.
My customer stories
Sent by Lisa Anderson
Brierley, South Yorkshire 29/05/2025
Louise goes above and beyond for your holiday needs. Always happy to help.
Sent by Brian Stainton
Pontefract, West Yorkshire 19/05/2025
Really good and friendly. I have used Louise a few times now and never a problem.
Sent by Joyce Soar
Tuxford, Newark 19/05/2025
Fabulous service explained everything down to cabin selection. We will be re booking next year with Louise.
Sent by Joan Davies
Newark, Notts 14/05/2025
Friendly happy to help in anyway x
I had problems with making payment and Louise talked me through it.
Highly recommend !
Sent by David Tomlinson
Nantwich, Cheshire 10/04/2025
We have booked numerous trips with Louise Edwards. She is absolutely brilliant at finding the ideal trip to suit our requirements. Not only is she really professional and educated in her craft she is also lovely and friendly to deal with.
Sent by Susan Hoyle
Macclesfield, Cheshire 10/04/2025
Louise, you are a joy to speak to, deal with and to arrange a holiday with . You have taken all the stress away for us and done exactly everything we wanted . Thank you so much
Sent by victoria heuck
BEVERLEY East Yorkshire 21/03/2025
Louise has provided us with an exceptional service over the years and I would recommend her without reservation.
Sent by Ann Marie Jenkins
Tyldesley, Manchester 19/02/2025
Louise is very friendly and helpful.
Sent by James Ashbrook
Ashbrooks LTD, Cheshire 06/02/2025
Louise is excellent always a top prompt service even out of hours. Thank you for an amazing customer experience. We recommend you to everyone!
Sent by Andrew Venables
Siddington, Macclesfield, Cheshire 06/02/2025
JUST VERY GOOD AT HER JOB! STRAIGHT TO THE POINT WITH VERY GOOD KNOWLEGDE. EASY TO TALK TO.
Sent by Michael Durham
Barlow, Selby 06/02/2025
Always spot on every holiday she books is great , knows what I want, she gives a very personal service , I'm a long term user of Travel Counsellors of over 20 years.
Sent by Rosamond Hanney
YORK 06/02/2025
Fantastic ! We can always rely on Louise to deliver the very best advice for our holidays.
Sent by Leon Van Bergen
Stockport, Cheshire 20/01/2025
Friendly, professional and prompt service. Thank you !
Sent by Erica Ashbrook
Middlewich, Cheshire 20/01/2025
Louise is so helpful, nothing is too much trouble.
Sent by Daisy Britton
Castleford, West Yorkshire 20/01/2025
Louise was so helpful and enthusiastic. Made this trip come true and is so supportive. Definitely recommend!
Sent by John Fagan
SCARBOROUGH 18/12/2024
Amazing knowledge support and customer service thank you!
Sent by john Precious
HULL 18/12/2024
Louise has arranged two holidays she does all the ground work and gives all the information about the holiday in great detail giving you the confidence to recommend her to friends and family.
Sent by Derry Barnes
Normanton, West Yorkshire 11/11/2024
Always friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. More like phoning a friend than a business.
Sent by Ethel Oulton
AUDLEY, STOKE-ON-TRENT 11/11/2024
My Travel Counsellor Louise is very friendly and has a lovely personality. Also very helpful at sorting out any problems which arise and I would recommend Louise to all my friends.
Thank you
Sent by Denis Thornhill
TARPORLEY, CHESHIRE 11/11/2024
Louise understands what we are looking for and offers trips to suit us . Super quick organiser and looks after our needs.
Sent by Tracy Macdonald
Selby, North Yorkshire 20/09/2024
Absolutely would and have recommended Louise. Her patience, attention to detail and knowledge were only a few of her attributes.
Sent by Karen Booth
Manchester 20/09/2024
I found her very friendly and helpful with helping me with my trip to new Zealand highly recommended.
Sent by Jill Pace
CONGLETON 20/09/2024
As soon as we contacted Louise about a late booking to Australia, she was on to it. We felt very confident in her abilities to get the job done. Excellent service. Thank you!!
Sent by Kerry Cass
Wakefield 30/07/2024
After speaking to Louise I felt that I’d known her years . Will highly recommend to friends and family.
Sent by Jane Flanagan
PONTEFRACT 24/07/2024
I have already recommended Louise, and they have booked their holiday with her also. She is professional and friendly and goes out of her way to find exactly what we are wanting for our next holiday. 10++
Sent by Mr D Wilkinson
Sheffield 08/07/2024
Super helpful, friendly and knowledgeable
Sent by Carmel Sheehan
Ravenshead, Nottingham 19/06/2024
We feel extremely re-assured that Louise will be there just in case of any problems, no that there are, even if it’s 10pm at night. You don’t get that re-assurance if you book a trip yourself.
Sent by Natasha Hopwood
Ryhill, Wakefield 17/06/2024
Louise is absolutely fantastic! This will be our first family holiday and I had no idea where to start! Louise considered everything and nothing was too much trouble. Chatting to Louise is like talking to a friend you've known for years! Will always book through Louise, she's made everything so easy. Thank you for everything!
Sent by Janice Parker
Pollington, Nr Goole 07/06/2024
Louise is simply fantastic at her job and always so helpful with everything. Shes always our go to person for booking a holiday. Wouldn't think of using anyone or anywhere else. A very big thank you as always.
Sent by Charlotte Proudlove
Somerford, Congleton Cheshire 17/05/2024
As usual excellent 'bespoke' service from Louise - cant wait for my holiday. Always happy to recommend.
Sent by Shaun Calvert
Hensall, Nr Goole 17/05/2024
EXCELLENT SERVICE!!
Sent by Nadira Miller
London 17/05/2024
Louise is extremely friendly, knowledgeable informative and professional. She has always managed to to select the perfect holiday for us. We think of her as a friend , not just someone we contact when we want to go on holiday! First class in every way.
Sent by Susan Fairbairns
Hensall, Nr Goole 17/05/2024
Louise at Travel Counsellors delivers a first class service every time. I wouldn’t book with anyone else.
Sent by Peter Hart
Otley, West Yorkshire 17/05/2024
Louise takes a professional approach and the time to understand requirements. Louise ensures that the destination is appropriate and the quality of accommodation suits your needs. This all results in a great service!
Sent by Joanne Bastow
Castleford, West Yorkshire 17/05/2024
Louise was friendly, knowledgeable and found exactly what I had asked for.
Sent by Ken Holmes
Doncaster, South Yorkshire 23/04/2024
Always a good and easy road booking with Louise.
Sent by Rachel Wood
Pontefract, West Yorkshire 18/04/2024
Louise goes above and beyond to find a holiday that meets your needs and requirements.
Sent by Jason Edge
Normanton, West Yorkshire 18/04/2024
Great service as usual by Louise!
Sent by Kathryn Leech
Holmes Chapel, Cheshire 09/04/2024
Love using Louise for our holidays, always on hand to answer any questions, had some memorable holidays using her services, will certainly keep coming back!
Sent by Elizabeth Campey
Selby, North Yorkshire 21/03/2024
Everything is done so relax and enjoy your holiday Thanks Louise xx
Sent by Jayne Bates
Littlethorpe, Leicester 04/03/2024
A no worry experience takes care to sort out everything.
Sent by Louise Jones
Biddulph, Stoke on Trent 19/02/2024
Love Lou she’s so knowledgeable and as got great wealth of experience would only book with her!
Sent by Julie Mitchell
Pontefract, West Yorkshire 19/02/2024
Always very helpful Lou makes booking a holiday so easy Always recommend her!
Sent by Michele Ford
Middlewich, Cheshire 15/02/2024
Great service from the start ! From choosing and booking our cruise, booking us the extra trips, to helping with documentation, flights ect , nothing was to much trouble , we had a fantastic time , we will definitely be using Louise again when booking our next holiday.
Sent by James Trott
Marks Tey, Essex 14/02/2024
Chatty, friendly and always finds the right holiday. Thanks Louise!
Sent by Rachel Bulkeley
Baddington, Nantwich, Cheshire 09/02/2024
I have already signposted other people to Louise and travel counsellors. Great service provided.
Sent by John Lintott
Wistow, Selby 01/02/2024
Very efficient, knowledgeable and talks you through the options!
Sent by Helen Lythall
Church Lawton, Stoke on Trent 01/02/2024
This was our first time booking this way, and I am so glad we did - Louise has been so helpful and nothing was too much trouble; very understanding : our trip was complicated as was a gift from my mother in law; but she made the process seamless. Would definitely be happy to recommend and re book with her again.
Sent by Elizabeth Hawkhead
Leeds, West Yorkshire 31/01/2024
Louise always goes above and beyond to give first class service and support. I wouldn’t book anywhere else.
Sent by Susan Gray
Knottingley, West Yorkshire 24/01/2024
Amazing lady, fabulous! Nothing too much trouble and always caters to our every requirement.
Sent by Patricia Wright
Byram, Knottingley West Yorkshire 24/01/2024
Louise was really helpful. Found me the best hotel. Didn't rush me into anything. Let me take my time. And obviously told me if I had any more questions not to hesitate. I could phone her at any time.
Sent by Adele Horsfield
Castleford, West Yorkshire 18/01/2024
Would definitely recommend Louise, she is brilliant at her job, professional and friendly.
Sent by Neil Wilkinson
Knottingley, West Yorkshie 11/01/2024
Would never consider letting anybody else sort my holiday out whether just a short break or long haul. And yes I would highly recommend Louise to anybody I know.
Sent by Sarah Stainburn
Ferrybridge, West Yorkshire 21/11/2023
Louise was so helpful and gave me all the information I asked for, I asked for a special holiday for myself and my husband and she pulled it out of the bag within 24hr Thanks Louise for your help and I will be definitely be recommending you to friends and family for future holidays.
Sent by Andrew Prout
Ackworth, West Yorkshire 21/11/2023
Always friendly, always helpful, always professional, and always finds us the best holiday at the best price...Thanks Louise!
Sent by Rick Brown
Castleford 08/11/2023
We use Louise for most of our package holidays due to her professional approach to everything we ask of her, she is very helpful and nothing is ever to much for her.
Sent by Caroline Sutton
Astbury, Congleton, Cheshire 13/09/2023
Over the years I’ve recommended you to many friends and family, they’ve had some fabulous holidays, cruises, honeymoons, ski trips, Japan trips! The list goes on. I’d have no hesitation in recommending Louise.
Sent by Beverley Grandidge
Pontefract, West Yorkshire 12/09/2023
Louise is always very friendly and helpful. I would definitely recomend her!!
Sent by Matthew Duce
Leeds 08/09/2023
Easy and reliable service and saving money, what more can you ask for :)
Sent by Leon Van Bergen
Manchester 08/09/2023
Always, friendly, attentive and professional service.
Sent by Margaret Butterwood
Littlethorpe, Leicester 26/06/2023
Louise is the best. She always sorts holidays out for us brilliantly. Thank you Louise xx
Sent by Michelle Fagan
Scarborough 20/06/2023
Amazing, friendly, knowledgeable, flexible what more can I say about Louise. I feel safe every time I go away because she cares about her customers.
Sent by Heather Irlam
Knutsford, Cheshire 20/06/2023
Super satisfying service and great advice.
Sent by Alastair Benson
Beverley East Yorkshire 30/05/2023
Louise as always goes the extra mile in pursuit of client satisfaction I would never hesitate in recommending her highly professional service.
Sent by Linda Shemilt
Audlem, Crewe Cheshire 30/05/2023
As soon as I spoke to Louise I knew I would like her to book my holiday for me. She was very professional but very friendly and knowledgeable. She came back to me when she said she would and came up with what I wanted. I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending her to my friends in the future.
Sent by Miriam Williams
Brereton, Sandbach Cheshire 26/05/2023
Very friendly and personal service. Helped me to decide and feel confident in our holiday choice.
Sent by Michele Ford
Middlewich, Cheshire 22/05/2023
Pleasant experience, very helpful and nothing was to much trouble , will definitely use again.
Sent by Lucy Wolf
London, UK 02/05/2023
Louise was a great help in recommending places for my holiday. She listened to what I wanted and provided excellent suggestions. Would 100% recommend her!
Sent by Ronald Winter
Castleford, West Yorkshire 02/05/2023
Very helpful ,always x
Sent by Richard Williams
Leeds, West Yorkshire 02/05/2023
Brilliant and attentive service…. I feel that we are now friends. All our worldly travels will now go through Louise.
Sent by David White
Beverley, East Yorkshire 14/04/2023
Very knowledgeable & extremely helpful! , thankyou!
Sent by Catherine Couch
Castleford, West Yorkshire 04/04/2023
Louise took very special care and time to find us the perfect holiday.
Sent by Tracy Gould
Castleford, West Yorkshire 23/03/2023
Friendly, knowledgeable, informative. Provides us with numerous options tailored to our needs, always gets back when she says and is always available to help. Makes our experience more enjoyable. We say what we want and she gets us what we want. Would highly recommend her, great service if we could score her 11 out of 10 we would.
Sent by Helen Garbutt
Castleford, West Yorkshire 20/03/2023
Very efficient, explained everything all emailed over within the hour Definitely would recommend Thanks
Sent by Julie Hopkins
Congleton, Cheshire 09/03/2023
Louise offered great advice and clear knowledge of the holidays we were thinking of and nothing was too much trouble. Will def use again when planning a big holiday.
Sent by Susan Gaskill
Sandbach, Cheshire 09/03/2023
Brilliant friendly service, no pressure. Explored options we hadn’t thought of.
Made the whole booking experience an enjoyable process.
Sent by Marcus O'Boyle
York, North Yorkshire 09/03/2023
Louise provided very practical and prompt response throughout. Taking good care of all aspects of our holiday booking from initial enquiry though to completion. Many thanks !
Sent by Carl Wolf
York, North Yorkshire 09/03/2023
Totally honest and a great support!
Sent by Claudine Ingleby
Leeds, West Yorkshire 09/03/2023
Very easy process and Louise is very professional
Sent by Judith Andjelkovic
Sandbach, Cheshire 09/03/2023
Louise is very friendly and approachable. Answered all our questions and came up with good alternatives. Found it a smooth process from our first conversation to booking our holiday. 100% would use her again.
Sent by Kirsty Spurr
Brotherton, West Yorkshire 09/03/2023
Louise is the best! Always has time to chat about what exactly you want. She is very knowledgeable and makes everything easy when looking and booking a trip away
Sent by Eileen Oulton
Audley, Staffordshire 09/03/2023
Louise always goes the extra mile to make sure you have the best Holiday possible Thank you for everything, Eileen
Sent by Annette Johnson
Sherburn, North Yorkshire 09/03/2023
It's my first experience of using Louise's services as a Travel Counsellor, so far it's been seemless and very easy. The peace of mind that having Louise on hand means a lot, especially because we are trying somewhere new. We are excited to see how it all works.
Sent by Diane McNicol
Knutsford, Cheshire 09/03/2023
Quick service, Louise took the pain out of choosing a holiday with the girls to Palma. Reliable and reassuring. I would definitely recommend Louise for future travel arrangements.
Sent by June Sykes
Wakefield, West Yorkshire 25/10/2021
Excellent service from Louise Edwards. I felt confident with her efficiency and charming personality and I would definitely recommend her to family and friends.
Sent by Kerry Wainwright
Sherburn in Elmet 02/09/2021
Cant recommend Louise Edwards enough. Very responsive from day one of my enquiry responding out or hours to any of my questions and concerns. If Louise didn't have the answers she would try her best to get me one. Louise also went above and beyond by advising me what was required to enter the country and also on return this eased our travel, without the help from Louise we wouldn't have booked to go abroad this year.
Sent by Stevie Roberts
Knottingley 19/08/2021
Louise has been amazing at keeping me informed and re-booking everything throughout the pandemic and this difficult time. I'll definitely be booking through Louise again as the service has been outstanding.
Sent by Joanne Jackson
Asselby, Goole 17/08/2021
A huge thank you to Louise at Travel Counsellors. Louise has been booking our holidays now for around 6 years she is truly amazing at what she does. She goes above and beyond what is expected of a Travel Agent. Nothing is too much trouble especially travelling at the moment she made everything so easy for us helping with COVID tests, PLF forms etc. If you are looking for a Travel Agent who does all of the above and more I would highly recommend Louise. Again, Thank you so much for everything you do! Tim and Jo Jackson.
Sent by Cheraine Bryant
Byram, Knottingley 17/08/2021
Very clear in the information given and put our minds at ease especially given the current circumstances. Would highly recommend. Thanks Louise
Sent by Lorenzo Romagnuolo
Cleethorpes 17/08/2021
Nothing is ever to much trouble for Louise! Excellent service as always.
Sent by Julia Wilkinson
Knottingley 17/08/2021
Louise is always so helpful and professional. I trust any booking I make with Louise to be wonderful, holiday.
Sent by Julie Mitchell
PONTEFRACT 17/08/2021
Always a great help nothing is too much trouble for Lou, always goes that extra mile to help. Thanks again
Sent by Jodie Haywood
Castleford, West Yorkshire 25/02/2020
Absolutely fabulous service! I couldn't of asked anymore from Louise! She Made us feel like her priority even though she had absolutely loads going on. I know she's there any time I need her.
Sent by Lorenzo Romagnuolo
Cleethorpes 25/02/2020
Great service and care from Louise, She is the only person I will be booking holidays with in the future.
Sent by Erica Ashbrook
Somerford, Congleton 25/02/2020
Fabulous service every time!
Sent by Nadira Miller
Carshalton, Surrey 25/02/2020
Louise is super friendly, efficient and full of useful information. Wonderful service. Louise has taken away all the stress and left us looking forward to our first trip to the Caribbean. Thank you.
Sent by Leon Van Bergen
Stockport, Manchester 25/02/2020
Louise is very friendly and offers a prompt and professional service.
Sent by Alastair Benson
Beverley, East Riding of Yorkshire 05/04/2019
No enquiry is too much trouble for Louise she always goes the extra mile in pursuit of customer service and satisfaction. I would have no hesitation in recommending her professional services.
Sent by Jeanette Parsons
Leicester 05/04/2019
I have used Louise before and I her 100% on the ball with every thing. She’s one of the best travel consultants I’ve used and I recommend to everybody that I know.
Sent by Elizabeth Hawkhead
Leeds 05/04/2019
Louise is fantastic! I was a demanding customer,changing my mind and Louise was totalling understanding. Made booking my holiday a real pleasure and stress free. Would highly recommend!
Sent by Charlotte Proudlove
Somerford, Congleton Cheshire 05/04/2019
Great personal support - nothing too much trouble. Have already recommended Louise to friends & family & will continue to do so.
Sent by Paula Vickers
Castleford, West Yorkshire 12/09/2018
Just want to say a big thank you for organising our recent trip to Berlin. The hotel was fantastic and a great retreat at the end of the day. Loved Berlin and will definitely be going again.
Was good to know you were only a call away in an emergency, thanks again.
Sent by Gillian Leech
Sandbach, Cheshire 12/09/2018
Within one day of my initial contact with Louise she had found and booked our holiday, exactly as requested. She found different accommodation so we had a choice. Booked everything for us!
Sent by May Sheard
Congleton, Cheshire 12/09/2018
Always amazing customer service. Can’t help enough. I do recommend Louise to my friends and family
Sent by Natalie Taperell
Selby, North Yorkshire 12/09/2018
Really happy with the service Louise offered. She was efficient and helpful throughout, nothing was to much trouble.
Sent by John Birch
Nottingham 06/03/2018
Louise will work tirelessly to try to meet my holiday requirements and answer even my daftest questions. She tells it like it is and all with a great sense of humour.
Sent by Julie Gibbs
Leicester 18/01/2018
Louise is fantastic! Friendly, helpful and very knowledgeable. We wouldn't go anywhere else!
Sent by Anne Renwick
Castleford, West Yorkshire 16/01/2018
I have known Louise for many years and I have always found her to be very excellent at her job, combined with friendliness. I rang her one Monday morning with a query and within 30 minutes she had re-booked my holiday without any fuss and a few laughs.
Sent by Joanne Jackson
Asselby, Nr Goole 03/01/2018
We have booked many holidays through Louise at Travel Counsellors and have always had a great experience, nothing is too much trouble she gives a lovely personal service. We have recommended her to many friends and family who I know have now booked holidays with her as well.
Sent by Paula Vickers
Castleford, West Yorkshire 11/09/2017
Louise was really helpful and helped us find the ideal hotel and always answers any emails as soon as she can. Highly recommended!
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