Sent by Andrew Sindall
Kent 18/04/2023
May is efficient, organised and 'on the case' which is just what you want when planning a holiday. She has arranged 3 trips to Australia for me and each one was impeccably organised.
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May Swan-Easton
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It's Nice To Meet You
My name is May - your single point of contact for all your holiday and travel needs. I’m here to take the stress, worry and hassle out of booking your next trip.
I specialise in tailor-made itineraries, Honeymoons, Weddings abroad, groups & luxury travel. I also provide travel arrangements for Corporate Travellers in small-medium size businesses.
I have over 30 years’ experience in the travel industry & have travelled extensively, as I believe it’s important to see the resorts and destinations I offer first hand.
Want to know where to go for your trip of a lifetime? Or wondering how best to spend your time in the country of your choice? Just click on My Travel Diaries above where you’ll find helpful guides just like you’d expect in the holiday brochures – but, I have been there personally and can advise from experience.
Alongside ATOL protection which covers air holiday packages and charter flights, we operate our own unique, independent Financial Trust which protects every other element of your booking including low cost airlines, scheduled flights, accommodation and car hire. So, even in the event of an operator failure, you'll never lose a penny. I know how important it is to book with someone you trust and have peace of mind that your hard-earned money is safe from websites that go bust!
Whether it's an overnight stay in London, a luxury holiday of a lifetime or another tick off the bucket list, I find out what is important to you and ensure that I match your expectations and more. But don’t take my word for it. Click on Testimonials above to hear how I’ve helped many other delighted customers on their journey.
I would say that selling dreams must be the best job in the world!
My customer stories
Sent by Andrew Sindall
Kent 18/04/2023
May is efficient, organised and 'on the case' which is just what you want when planning a holiday. She has arranged 3 trips to Australia for me and each one was impeccably organised.
Sent by Paul Streat
Kent 11/04/2023
For me, May takes away all the time and trauma associated with having to find and book something yourself, particularly when her experience and extensive knowledge enables her to come up with a whole host of ideas and opportunities you had never thought about. The choices presented demonstrates her understanding of clients needs and clients appreciate her attention to detail. May understands and respects her clients budgets and provides plenty of excellent options. I recommend her services to all our friends.
Sent by Pravina Dodia
Essex 31/07/2019
May has been extremely helpful, responds very quickly with any issue or queries you have with her. From the time I've booked my holidays I've had no issue what so ever.
Sent by Sidoney Graley
Bedfordshire 08/07/2019
Always fast responding to emails and calls. Always finds us fab holidays.
Sent by Kim Bohmer
Southampton 10/06/2019
May was the most delightful, helpful, knowledgeable, Travel Counsellor ever. She couldn't have tried any harder to give the best advice and help in booking my first Far Eastern Experience. I will definitely be using May again for future adventures and have already passed on her details to friends and family. Thank You May.
Sent by Gareth Davies
London 14/04/2019
May is extremely pleasant, helpful, efficient and very professional. She gave me a number of options with both flights and accommodation in New York. The whole saga of booking the right holiday was taken away from me. I will definitely be booking again with May.
Sent by Adam Victory
Laindon Hills 17/09/2018
Very helpful and knowledgeable and appreciate the time taken to make sure everything is booked to your needs.
Sent by Paul Hancox
Ramsbottom 10/09/2018
A+++ search and found perfect trip at perfect price. Attention to detail and listened to our every need.
Sent by Suzanne Murphy
Wales 15/02/2018
We have been so impressed with the service provided by May. She has been ultra efficient whilst remaining friendly and approachable. I felt that that nothing was too much trouble for her. I will definitely recommend May and Travel Counsellors.
Sent by Jane Streat
Kent 30/01/2018
May is always really helpful and offers advice based on what she knows I like to do. Always happy to recommend her as I know she looks after everyone.
Sent by John & Sue Allen
Hornchurch 06/01/2018
I don't think she could do any more. Spot on. Second to none.
Sent by Ronald Patterson
Essex 02/01/2018
May was recommended to us by my stepson as I wanted to book a celebration for my wife’s 70th birthday to remember. We chose Las Vegas and May guided me through hotel selection and we opted for the 5 Star Wynn Hotel, Las Vegas. She also instructed me on the application for the required USA Homeland ESTA above and beyond the call of duty. She also made arrangements for assistance at both airports as I am disabled. May had spoken to her personal contact at the Wynn and we were upgraded to a suite on the top floor of the hotel reserved for high roller guests with a staggering view over Las Vegas. And, better still $200 to spend in the hotel plus a free 5 star breakfast of our choice the following morning. Thank you so much for providing Gillian with a birthday to remember for the rest of her life and for making me the number one husband and looking so good. Brownie points stacked the size of Everest. We are now planning our next holiday and without doubt will be making the arrangements through Travel Counsellors. Very many thanks for all the arrangements you made for me.
Sent by Susan Hughes
Essex 07/09/2017
May's knowledge and experience guided us through our grey areas, her response and attention to detail were superb.
Sent by Cynthia Duodo
Reigate 23/08/2017
May was absolutely fabulous in arranging our holiday to Gran Canaria. She fully understood our requirements and put us completely at ease. The result was a really nice hotel with sea view which we are really looking forward to enjoying in October. I would definitely use travel counsellors again. Thanks May!
Sent by Jon Hayton
Watford 03/05/2017
Really informative and suggested some fantastic ideas for holidays and excursions. May has made the whole experience feel very personal. Highly recommended!
Sent by Tracey O'Brien
Essex 13/03/2017
May is a fantastic Travel Counsellor, who we have been using for years. She has excellent knowledge of the best places to visit, best time of the year and always has good tips of places of interest to visit whilst enjoying our holidays.
Sent by Tracy Peermamode
Emerson Park, Essex 23/02/2017
Would definitely recommend May Swan-Easton to others, She always been very helpful providing alternatives to fit with your plans
Sent by Frances Jordan
Gidea Park, Essex 20/02/2017
May has been so helpful. Taken the stress out of booking a holiday. My brother hasn't taken a trip for many years and so he, in particular has been so impressed and relieved that May has taken all the worries out of booking our holiday. She has checked out additional sites and theatre events for our tour of Japan, sent information about currency and insurance and been at the end of a phone or email at all times when I have needed to ask questions. If our trip is as good as May's help it will be amazing. Would recommend her without any reservations.
Sent by Michaela Walters
Goudhurst, Kent 19/01/2017
May is great, always very helpful and accommodating. I always prefer to ask her opinion on places as I'm pretty sure she's been everywhere which is soooooo helpful.
Sent by Les Bowman
London 20/06/2016
The service I received could not be faulted. Although I see myself as a person that can do absolutely everything that life throws at me, I really benefitted from the expertise and ease in which I was afforded a range of holiday options. I was able to make a decision with sound advice and guidance. I am confident May will be my first choice for future holiday bookings and advice. Thank you.
Sent by Rachel Lindner
London 16/07/2015
Take one shattered executive too tired to even book a holiday-
Find a fairy godmother called May...
Enjoy fab time on a beach all taken care of by May.
It was a no brainer to me!
Sent by Kris Sharman
Doddinghurst 14/08/2013
I would like to confirm how wonderful my recent honeymoon arrangements were which were totally down to May at Travel Counsellors. We took advantage of the excellent honeymoon package offered by Travel Counsellors and it was just so easy. The travel arrangements were all completely perfect and everything went so smoothly. It was completely wonderful!
Sent by Kim Rix
London 18/05/2013
My husband and I both work long hours full-time, so we love having May Swan-Easton as our personal travel counsellor. She takes all the stress out organising our holidays. The peace of mind knowing that May is available should we need her whilst on holiday, is priceless. Our holidays flow like clockwork because of May. We wouldn't be without her now!
Sent by Samantha Mawdsley
Danbury, Essex 03/09/2012
"I set May the challenge of booking our group holiday for 10 adults and 2 children, we have various requests as catering for such a large and varied group! So with tennis courts, pool tables and of course swimming pool and sun loungers in mind May set to work. We soon booked our villa in Spain and waited for our holiday to arrive. A week before we realised we had 3 birthdays that week and we asked May to organise a special meal to be delivered to the Villa, low and behold an email in Spanish was sent From May to the owner and we have a special Paella on the way! The Villa was great and more than catered for our needs a great time was had by all. I wouldn't hesitate to ask May to take care of our holiday again, she got it just right. Thanks May"
Sent by Paul Weston
Chelmsford 18/07/2012
I've known May for a couple of years and finally got around to using her services recently. Her research and proposals based upon our minimum brief was outstanding, the location and range of hotels were superb. She did everything for us, even writing our names on the individual luggage tags and delivering the tickets personally. I am sure she'd drive us to the airport and fly the plane too if she could! Her service is outstanding, and I would have no hesitation recommending her, the Weston familly will definitely be using her services again!"
Sent by Chris Harman
Chislehurst 13/06/2012
Firstly we'd like to thank May for organising our honeymoon trip as it was fantastic. She was professional and very thorough to make sure the holiday we got was the one we wanted. Even when we altered/ changed things it didn't phase her or cause her any problems. If she said she was going to do something she did it, no empty promises, whilst being courteous and approachable to our every need. She took all the stress and strain out of a job that would have proved a challenge for us to do ourselves. So once again thank you May.
Sent by Jonathan & Emily Hunt
Romford 23/11/2011
Right from the start when we met May at a wedding fayre we really liked the idea of the honeymoon registry. May and anyone we ever spoke to were really helpful and provided a personalised and special honeymoon service.
We were really happy with our honeymoon and the whole experience, I would strongly recommend May and travel cousellors. The whole experience gave us nothing to worry about and was really special. Thank you May!
Sent by Daxesh & Trupti Patel
London 20/09/2011
The best thing about the whole experience of booking with May is that we realised that we never again have to invest the time and wasted effort in researching for hotels and availability for the dates we need, or flight prices that vary from day to day. The experience didn't cost me any more than if I had booked it myself and saved me literally days of internet searches and frustration. May was reassuring and efficient throughout the whole process of booking our holiday to Jordan.
Sent by Jacquie James
Cardiff 21/02/2011
I have just returned from a wonderful holiday in Memphis and Las Vegas. I had been recommended to May by my brother who has used her for booking several holidays.
From the very first phone call to May I knew I was dealing with somebody who was an expert in her field. She has a vast knowledge of travel destinations and was able to give me great advice as she had done this trip herself.
I found May to be reliable and always courteous. In fact we have never met but I feel as though we have known each other for years. I will never book another holiday without consulting May first; she did all the hard work so all I had to do was pack and enjoy.
Thank you May, you really were fantastic.
Sent by Carol & Dennis Wallis
Broxbourne - Herts 13/02/2011
This was the first time that we had used Travel Counsellors and we were not let down in any way. We would certainly recommend them and will be using their services again. May worked closely with us from the beginning, giving us helpful advice in all of the planning stages including timetable/locations/budget.The whole of our holiday experience has been truly memorable and without any hitches.
Sent by Angie Phillips
Woodford Green 04/05/2010
I am so glad that we used May to book our flights, accommodation and car hire (excellent prices all round) for our holiday this year in Florida. Being one of the families stuck due to the volcano disruption, May saved us so much stress and time. As soon as our flights cancelled she booked us straight back on. Her care and service are second to none! Would write more but not enough space to say anymore!
Sent by Glen & Michele Badham
Basildon 19/01/2010
Once again we used May and she came up trumps, we wanted to tour around California from San Francisco to San Diego, from the moment we picked up our hire car to the pre booked accommodation all went well and smoothly. For a tailor made holiday you can’t beat May, with her wealth of experience and suggestions you will have a worry free holiday……….Book Now.
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06/04/2021
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I absolutely live and breathe travel and I love to write about my experiences! Please take a look through my posts - you might find your own holiday inspiration.
Wellness & Wildlife in Sri Lanka
06 June 2025
Sri Lanka, the teardrop-shaped island nestled in the Indian Ocean, offers travellers an unforgettable blend of rich culture, lush landscapes, and serene coastlines. From tranquil rural villages to historic colonial towns and misty highlands, Sri Lanka is a mosaic of vibrant experiences waiting to be explored. My visit in March 2025 focused on exploring Sri Lanka’s Wellness Retreats and Wildlife e
Destination Podcasts - Travels with May
02 June 2021
I’m launching a travel show, available to download as a podcast, and I’d like you to be the first to hear it! Follow the link in the comments below, choose your podcast platform and MAKE SURE YOU CLICK ‘FOLLOW’ because one follower will win a very cool prize on launch day. I’ll have more details soon but get following right now! In comments: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1750890
High Five with a Donkey!
02 April 2021
You can fly, drive or take the train to Disneyland Paris. We decided to take the train (as our 2yr old grandson loves buses & trains) so arrived directly in the park & took advantage of the baggage transfer so on arrival we could hit the ground running and enjoy the parks straight away. Our luggage was taken from the train to the hotel directly & we just collected on arrival when we checked in lat
Walking Amongst Giants
31 March 2021
Who knew we had the Garden of Eden right here in our own backyard just 90 minutes by train from London? In the very heart of Southern England, you’ll find an ancient forest, an oasis cradled in the middle of Hampshire which measures approx. 566 sq. metres. From Lush green meadows to deep open woods and heathland – the New Forest has been shaped by man & animal since the end of the ice age 11,00
Top 10 Reasons to Get Married Abroad
02 July 2019
Bridebook.co.uk 2019 wedding report revealed that the average spend on UK wedding is £14,674.00, so it's no wonder that savvy couples are looking to get married abroad in order to have that 'wedding of their dreams'. Consider the reasoning behind this idea:- 1. The Destination The pull of exotic backdrops is too enticing for Brits to resist, making this the number one reason for sunshine wedding
The spice of life...
02 July 2019
An intimate, unspoiled paradise just 21 miles long and 12 miles wide, Grenada is one of the most alluring destinations in the world. Known as the ‘Spice Island’, this Caribbean gem is truly exotic, with fragrant crops of nutmeg, cacao, cinnamon and ginger plantations, a lush landscape, soft volcanic sand beaches, well preserved reefs and vibrant island culture. For those seeking a destination tha
OMG what an amazing destination!
25 September 2018
Cemented as the most popular Central American country for Brits, it’s easy to see the appeal of eco-haven Costa Rica. This tiny nation is devoted to ‘Pura Vida’ (best translated as ‘full of life’ – you can even get the T-shirt). English is widely spoken, US dollars are commonly accepted, and the country feels safe and welcoming – in 1948 Costa Rica disbanded its army and put the money into educati
And the kids came too.....
25 September 2018
Whilst in Jamaica visiting the Sandals resorts I also visited the Beaches Resorts in Negril & Ocho Rios. Beaches Resorts offer most of the same luxuries as Sandals Resorts but are family-friendly with many extras for the kids and family accommodation that sleeps up to 12. The have an exclusive partnership with Sesame Street so you can arrange character breakfasts and bedtime stories with one of
For Adults-Only
25 September 2018
I was fortunate enough to be invited to the charming Caribbean island of Jamaica with Sandals & Beaches Resorts. I was able to explore the resorts, as well as several sumptuous rooms and suites, sample diverse cuisine in gourmet restaurants and even manage to have one (or two) of their exotic cocktails! You have a choice of two airports to fly into, Kingston or Montego Bay from the UK and with
ENDLESS MIAMI HEN WEEKEND
12 April 2017
When my niece Lisa announced, she was getting married in July and wanted her hen party to be in Miami in June and asked her best friend and I to organise it all for her – I nearly fainted with excitement! There were 4 of us in the party (she had an afternoon tea as well for everyone else at a swanky London hotel later in June); My niece Lisa, her best friend and I all travelled from UK and my
THE MANY FACES OF CAMBODIA
10 April 2017
If you’ve been to Thailand and think you’ve ‘done’ Asia – think again, because until you’ve visited Cambodia you really haven’t experienced Asia at all! Over the decades, the Cambodians have experienced poverty and political instability through the genocide of Pol Pot and Khmer Rouge but modern Cambodia is a delightful country with plenty to offer tourists. This is due in no small part to th
Our ‘Familymoon’ Med Cruise
19 February 2017
We joined my niece, her new husband and their children on a ‘Familymoon’ aboard the brand new Carnival Vista. Which measures 1055 ft. in length and has the capacity to carry 3,956 passengers. After flying with Easyjet from Gatwick to Barcelona, we spent the night before the cruise at the 5* Eurostars Marina Hotel in Barcelona in order to meet up with the rest of the party. Carnival Vista
Whoa we're going to Barbados...
30 January 2017
We wanted somewhere hot & tropical to celebrate our 10th wedding anniversary & chose the lovely island of Barbados for an 8 night trip. We flew Business class return on a nonstop flight with British Airways which took approximately 9hrs flying time. Barbados is an eastern Caribbean island and an independent British Commonwealth nation. It’s a relatively small island at only 166 sq. miles.
Malta's little sister - Gozo
29 January 2017
The ferry between Malta & Gozo takes just 30 minutes and runs at regular intervals throughout the day. Costing just €5 per person it’s really easy to do a twin centre. The name Gozo means “Joy” and the charm is apparent from the moment you arrive. It’s greener, more rural and smaller than Malta and prettier too. Life on Gozo moves at a leisurely pace. The rhythms dictated by the seasons, fi
Malta - Surprise of the Mediterranean
29 January 2017
I travelled to Malta with 9 other TC colleagues after being invited to visit Malta & Gozo courtesy of Malta Tourism UK. We flew from Gatwick directly to Malta with Easyjet with a flying time of 3hrs 15mins. There are also regional departures of other UK airports such as Luton, Heathrow, Manchester, Bristol & Birmingham. Malta's climate is typical of the Mediterranean and is strongly influenced
Salzburg 70th Birthday Celebration by Private Jet
29 January 2017
I flew by private jet from Farnborough to Salzburg with 29 of the group which took 2hrs 30mins. The Executive terminal was opened in 2006 but still looks space age and brand new. There are 3 private lounges plus a VIP lounge upstairs where we were hosted. I organised head rests, napkins & baggage tags for the journey to highlight the theme of the trip. On board there was an open bar & a light cold
SAWADEE KA SAMUI
23 January 2014
We flew directly from Bangkok to Koh Samui with Bangkok airlines in just over an hour. Koh Samui is Thailand’s second most popular island destination and located in the Gulf of Thailand roughly 700 km. south of Bangkok. Samui is the third largest island in Thailand and the largest in an archipelago of more than 80 islands that includes the Ang Thong National Marine Park, which is a day trip f
Bustling Bangkok
22 January 2014
We flew from Heathrow to Bangkok via Kuala Lumpur on Christmas day aboard the new A380 with Malaysian Airlines but there are non-stop services also available. There’s 2 airports in Bangkok; Suvarnabhumi for international flights and Don Muang for domestic flights, 40-50mins away by taxi. The weather in Thailand is generally marked by three seasons, rainy season (Jul-Oct), hot season (Mar-Jun),
Fabulous Fiji
03 June 2013
We flew from Heathrow via Los Angeles with Air New Zealand and Air Pacific who in June will be re-branding to ‘Fiji Airways’. You can also get there via Hong Kong/South Korea and it’s only 3-4 hours from New Zealand and Australia, so a perfect stop over point. Fiji enjoys a mild tropical climate averaging 31c (88F) during the summer months of November to April and 29c (84f) during the winter mo
Memories made in Mauritius
08 July 2012
Journey: Non-stop British Airways from Gatwick with a 12 hour flying time. Other airlines also offer the route on a non-stop & indirect basis. Weather: Mauritius has 2 seasons; Summer from Oct-April (their cyclone season is in during the month of February) with & Winter May-Sep. Mauritius enjoys an average year round temperature of 32 degrees. My accommodation: 5* Long Beach Hotel on
Mysterious Marrakech
08 July 2012
Destination: Marrakech, Morocco – May 2011 Journey: Flying time approx. 3hrs 25 minutes flight, based on a non-stop service from UK. Transfer time from airport to city centre approximately 20mins Weather: Temperatures can reach high 30s in the summer months & much cooler in the winter months of Dec-Feb with approx temps of around 19c. May and September are the best times to visit. Althoug
Weekend in Dubrovnik
23 March 2011
Journey: Dubrovnik is an up and coming destination becoming rapidly popular for weekend breaks as it’s reachable in only 2hrs 40 minutes, based on a non-stop service. A number of cruise companies also include a scheduled stop in their itineraries. Weather: Temperatures can reach mid 30s in the summer months & slightly cooler April to June and September to November, which I think are best for s
New York - New York
17 August 2009
This was a 21st birthday celebration for my stepson Chris and his girlfriend Rachel, along with my husband for 4 nights, staying at the 4* Embassy Suites Hotel in downtown Manhattan. An all-suite hotel with separate bedroom and living room area and offers complimentary daily breakfast and nightly Managers cocktail reception. We flew into JFK airport with a taxi transfer time of 50 minutes Ch
Bruges - The Medieval Capital of Europe
14 August 2009
My birthday weekend treat started the minute I stepped aboard the Eurostar train at St Pancras station. I was very impressed with the ease and speed of check-in which can be done up to 30 minutes before departure. Before I knew it, I was sitting in my very comfortable seat being offered a choice of hot or cold breakfast with tea / coffee. There are 3 classes to choose from: Standard, Leisure Selec
Amazing Cuba
14 August 2009
This trip was a 60th birthday present for our friend Bob. We flew from Gatwick on the non stop service with Virgin Atlantic to Havana, with a flying time of 9hrs 40mins. This is one of my favourite destinations in the Caribbean as it’s still relatively unspoilt. Step back in time as you disembark the plane at Havana and walk through the arrivals Hall, the smell of aromatic cigar smoke assaults
Memphis, Las Vegas, Miami & Caribbean Cruise
13 August 2009
This was a surprise 50th birthday holiday for my husband Mick. We flew with British Airways from the new Terminal 5 at Heathrow Airport to Memphis via Dallas and spent 2 nights at the historical 5* Peabody Hotel. After breakfast I took a taxi to Gracelands for the ‘Graceland Elvis Entourage VIP Tour’, an audio-guided tour of Graceland Mansion and grounds, Elvis' two custom airplanes, Automo
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