Sent by Lisa Williams
Appleby 14/06/2019
Excellent service, and a great help - very knowledgeable, and nothing was too much trouble!
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Tara Osborne
It's Nice To Meet You
Hi!
Who am I? My name is Tara, I live in a little village tucked away in picturesque Lincolnshire. I absolutely love my job! My business is built on recommendations and referrals and I have an extensive client base throughout the whole UK! I get to enjoy my personal love of travel whilst I work = best job in the world! I have travelled a lot - obviously! I've studied and worked abroad and my whole career has revolved around travel in various roles. I have been a TC for over 10yrs now - and many more to come!
What can I help you with?
We are self employed independent agents so our ONLY aim is to find the perfect itinerary for YOU that meets YOUR requirements! A last minute holiday perhaps? Romantic weekend in Venice, Surprise trip to London? Flight only this time - going to stay with family and friends...no problem! City break to Prague? Family holiday to the Med - Disney even? All of these are things I can organise for you!
Travel plans a little more bespoke and tailor made - Great I love a challenge! Self-drive holidays through the USA - Route 66? East to West Coast? Multi centre adventures in Asia or Australia for those that want to explore? Safari in Africa, a few days getaway in Dubai? How about a cruise to the Norwegian Fjords? Alaska...or a very special honeymoon or anniversary trip to Hawaii or the Maldives- it would be my pleasure to help with any of these and anything else you would like to challenge me with!
If you want to know more about how Travel Counsellors work or how i can help,...Please don't hesitate to get in touch! I have been in travel over 20yrs and i am backed up by an amazing head office support team - I if i don't know the answer to something i have hundreds of colleagues and suppliers and partners I can ask - so I will always be able to find you the answer and help out! Just let me know what you need!
Please can I ask a favour - please let all your friends, family and colleagues know about me and ask them to get in touch whatever their travel plans may be - I really look forward to discussing your future holiday plans with you….and don't forget to check out my Facebook business page....
https://www.facebook.com/tara.osborneTC/
Tel:01724 897350 OR Email: tara.osborne@travelcounsellors.com
Hopefully hear from you soon!
My customer stories
Sent by Alan Brook
Bottesford 26/11/2018
Tara did a fantastic job and if I could, I would have scored her higher. Not sure I’ll ever book another holiday myself.
Sent by Chris Jarvis
Southampton 10/10/2018
Tara was exceptionally helpful in assisting us in choosing our package for Disneyland Paris 2019. Without her we of course could of booked something up but her inside knowledge and experience proved without a doubt that our package would have been inferior. I would 100% recommend her to family and friends and will certainly be requesting Tara's services for future breaks.
Sent by Lucy Hall
Shenfield 03/09/2018
Our holiday went 100% to plan with no problems and no issues and that is mostly down to you and your planning and your guidance through the whole process. We hugely appreciate all the hard work you did to get us the bespoke package we wanted and we loved every minute of it. Everything was booked and available as it was promised and all the pre-holiday planning that I did was greatly aided by your invaluable checklist. Thank you for working so hard to get us the holiday of our dreams and for being with us every step of the way.
We’ll be in touch for the next big one when our savings pot is topped up! Thanks again
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Sent by Ann Elliott
Colchester 30/04/2018
Well it’s all over for another year. Magical, brilliant, relaxing, I can go on and on. What a fabulous time we have had again.
Our big thanks Tara go to you for organising this once again for us, making everything stress free. Even booked into the same Earth villa as we had before, thanks for requesting this for us.
When I book with you I know that you will dot the i’s and cross all the t’s leaving us to just enjoy our holiday. You’re a star.
Sent by Karen Chamberlain
Colchester 03/02/2016
We love being away but I always hated the actual 'getting there' element. Having worked with Tara for several years I can honestly say that I now enjoy the journey as much as the arriving! And she has helped us to arrive at some beautiful and perfectly placed hotels. Thanks Tara.
Sent by Beverly Lawrence
Chelmsford 04/01/2016
Efficiency and attention to detail spot on!
Sent by James Fussey
Chelmsford 04/01/2016
Tara is one of the best travel experts you could wish to have book your holiday. She is professional, friendly and always has other options open to cater for your needs. I couldn't recommend her highly enough and I know when I next book a holiday, it will be with her. Tara is a credit to Travel Councillors because she lives and breathes her job.
Sent by Kathleen Flint
Colchester 04/01/2016
Tara as usual has been her efficient and helpful self in finding our holiday for her. We always feel so safe when dealing with her - we really trust her.
Sent by Jaime Correia
London 04/01/2016
Tara is always amazing and so patient with all my crazy questions! I have booked more holidays than I can remember through her and will continue to do so. Everything from excursions, car hire to fly drives she takes great care of me and my family. I feel confident enough in my relationship with Tara to accept recommendations as I feel she knows me well enough.
Sent by Jayne McGarry
Scunthorpe 04/01/2016
I would and have recommended Tara as she has been on hand to answer the many questions we have had in booking our wedding. She has made everything so far so easy and she offers a personal and tailor made service.
Sent by Lucy Hall
Shenfield 04/01/2016
Tara does research like no other agent I have ever seen. She will work hard to find you a holiday perfect for your family.
Sent by Ann Elliott
Colchester 04/01/2016
Have booked holidays several times with Tara and all have been great. Nothing is too much trouble for her, would not want anyone else to organise my holidays.
Sent by Susan Fowle
Kirby Cross 04/01/2016
Tara has yet again been fantastic in making all our holiday arrangements. This is our third holiday booked through Tara and I will continue to use her.
Sent by Aleta Whybrow
Broughton 17/09/2013
Tara provided excellent service, never has a holiday been so easy to book. I gave Tara a very exact criteria and then like magic, she undertook lots and lots of research and found the absolute perfect match, that’s why the 10 score.
Sent by John Codd
Broughton 17/09/2013
This is the fifth or sixth holiday we have booked with Tara. On every occasion she has been incredibly helpful and provided an excellent service, she not only books the holiday but arranges all those details that make our holidays enjoyable and relaxing with no worries. I would recommend Tara to anyone wanting a relaxing care free holiday.
Sent by Patricia Smith
St Albans 17/09/2013
I have just returned from a trip to Paris, booked for us by Tara, and would like to place on record that I have never received such efficient, friendly, helpful and attentive service from a travel agent before. I have subsequently booked a cruise with her, and she has offered help and advice and prompt attention to my holiday, taking away any stress or anxiety I may have had doing it myself. I would have no hesitation in recommending Tara to anyone.
Sent by Kathleen Flint
West Mersea 17/09/2013
Tara is always so helpful and informative. I wouldn't dream of booking a holiday without asking Tara for her expert assistance.
Sent by Karen Chamberlain
Colchester 17/09/2013
The whole concept of Travel Counsellors is a great idea - wish I had known about the company and Tara before! Not only would I recommend Tara but I do.
Sent by Chris Young
Clacton 17/09/2013
Tara sorted everything, we are absolutely amazed at the honeymoon she organised for us! She is a credit to your company and would not hesitate to recommend her services to our friends and family. Thank you again Tara.
Sent by Jaime Cato
Enfield 17/09/2013
Tara is very knowledgeable, gives the best service and always goes the extra mile.
Sent by Ann Elliott
Colchester 11/10/2012
This is the 3rd time Tara has booked a holiday for us. Each time she has taken care of every detail, making booking a holiday stress free. I would not hesitate to recommend her to my friends. Tara will be my first call when I am ready to decide on my next holiday
Sent by Victoria Fletcher
Colchester 26/05/2012
We had a fabulous wedding day.....and goodness we had the BEST honeymoon/holiday ever. Everywhere we went was spectacular, your organisation was perfect, we didn't have to worry about anything, it was all sorted - we cannot thank you enough and we cannot recommend you more highly! We had the most wonderful time, and if it had not been for your suggestions and meticulous planning on our behalf, it would not have been half as good! THANK YOU!!!
Sent by Chris Oxley
Walton-on-the-naze 30/04/2012
Tara helped me to book a holiday to USA for 6 people. Where as most 'travel agents' will book the basics and then leave you to it, Tara has been exceptionally helpful and made the whole process stress free - booking the exact rooms we wanted, ensuring that our seats were together on the flights and even offering to help us complete our visas. Tara has also helped me since this booking and again was exceptionally helpful. I would (and have) recommended Tara, her service is first class.
Sent by Louise Martin
Reading 23/02/2012
What a wonderful experience I have received since being intrdouced to Tara as a Travel Counsellor. Apart from an exceptional personal touch that I have never received before, I received an incredibly professional one too. As a senior Service Relationship Manager myself, I know that Service is the key differentiator within a business and Tara and the service she offers her customers truely exceeded my expectations. Thank you Tara for your help, and your support from the moment I presented you with my request to research the ideal holiday for me to the moment I returned home, the pleasure was mine!
Sent by Anne Collings
Colchester 22/10/2011
Tara was great in finding me a lovely skiing resort tailored to my family`s needs and choice of accommodation within the tight time frame I gave her last year.She also gave me frequent updates on the airport situation due to heavy snow a week prior to departure.I also knew that whatever the problem I could have called her including on Christmas day.
Sent by Heather Oliver
St Albans 21/10/2011
Tara has arranged 2 holidays for us this year, both very different. The first in the US, where we knew exactly what we wanted to do and when, and she got us cheaper prices than I could get online. It was excellent, and she checked up on us when we had to evacuate New York because of the hurricane! The second is in Australia next month, where I gave her a very brief outline of locations, and she planned the whole trip for us. Tara checks on the type of hotels preferred, and there are reminders on what documents are needed, when monies are to be paid etc. Takes a load off one's mind! I've already presented next year's challenge to her!
Sent by Sophie Stockwell
Colchester 21/10/2011
Tara made looking for holidays easy and enjoyable. Its always takes a lot of time and effort to look for a holiday that is perfect to you, but Tara takes these problems away. Tara worked really hard to provide me with lots of great choices, and advice, which proved very helpful. Great communication at all times, and always happy to help. Unfortunatly due to circumstances i had to cancel my holiday, but i would deffinatley come back to Tara for any holiday in the future, and would recommend her to anyone. Thnks again Tara!
Sent by Ann and Ray Elliott
Nr Colchester 01/09/2011
Wow, what can I say? We have had a fabulous time. I can truly say it was the first time I have ever not wanted to go home. The two weeks just flew by. We went on several trips in Mauritius and from Sainte Anne we flew to Praslin and La Digue and also visited the island of Moyenne. Thank you for recommending both of these islands to us - we can’t wait to return. Also thank you for making everything so straight forward, never a blip!
Sent by Dan and Katherine Murray
Rickmansworth 30/08/2011
I just wanted to say a big thanks for a fabulous holiday in Menorca - Katherine went through just about every package family holiday available but the Isla Pariso was brilliant! It was perfect for our requirements from the place itself to the lovely location and local amenities, beach etc.
To come home and find a birthday card waiting (and now another one for
Milly!) was literally the icing on the cake...
Thanks so much for a great holiday, we will let you know the next time we are looking to escape the rat race!
Sent by Emma CORNWELL
Colchester 12/03/2011
Goodness me, how easy have you made everything! It has got to be the easiest holiday I have ever booked; well in fairness, you have done it all!! What a truly fabulous, stress-free and unbelievably informed service. You really did present a service that is second to none-something that a high street shop could very rarely achieve; I for one have never experienced. I couldn't believe how far you have travelled and indeed how accessible it was for you to call on other Travel Counsellors regarding our booking.
Tara, you went over and above anything that we could have hoped for and your continual and indeed persistent research and enquiries certainly enabled us to book with great confidence and indeed excitement! Thank you!
I have already highly recommended you to family and friends and you will be our first and only port of call when we book again! Mauritius here we come!!!
Sent by Kevin Flint
West Mersea 04/03/2011
Tara has been unbelievably helpful and thorough with her assistance and guidance on our holiday choices. Her extensive knowledge has helped us with any questions or worries that have arisen. All the paperwork has been completed for us, so again no worries there. I can recommend Tara for all holiday requirements, she goes that extra mile which makes all the difference.
Sent by Julie Swanwick
Essex 04/03/2011
Absolutely amazing...Extremely efficient and I cannot recommend them high enough...Tara from Colchester was my contact and she was just fantastic, thank you Tara x x
Sent by Louise White
Colchester 15/12/2010
Just wanted to write and let you know what a fantastic holiday we had in the Maldives! And to say thank you so much for all your organisation and continued support throughout the process. You have been fab!
I have given your details to a few friends!
Thanks again. I really appreciate your help
Sent by John Codd
Broughton, North Lincs 19/11/2010
After using high street travel agents and on line booking over the past few years and putting up with the problems from them, we decided to go with Tara at Travel Counsellors. What an eye opener that was. The personal service with Tara is second to none; her experience in the travel industry and knowledge of travel destinations worldwide enabled us to select the holiday we wanted. Tara is highly recommended.
Sent by Wendy Hobbs
Colchester 03/10/2010
Tara has provided us with a very personal service, it is clear she has an in depth knowledge and experience on the travel destinations we have been interested in. Tara has arranged two holidays for us now, taking care of even the smallest details, ensuring we have a stress free holiday. We would definitely recommend her services to any of our friends.
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