Tess Stuber

My expertise

Thailand
Adventure Travel
Private Tours
Bali
Active Holidays
River Cruise

I'm based in

Devon

Available for new enquiries

Travel planned personally. Travel looked after properly.

Luxury Tailor-Made Travel, Made Personal

Incredible trips. Less planning. More looking forward to it.

Life is busy enough without spending hours trawling through websites, comparing hotels, piecing together itineraries and wondering whether you've found the right holiday. That's where I come in!

I'm Tess Stuber, your personal travel planner for busy professionals who want incredible holidays without all the hassle of organising them.

I specialise in luxury tailor-made travel, creating bespoke holidays around you, your interests and what matters most to you. Whether you're dreaming of a luxury beach escape, a multi-centre adventure, a cruise, a family holiday, a ski trip or a once-in-a-lifetime experience, I'll take the time to understand what you're looking for and turn your ideas into a trip that feels completely yours.

With over 20 years of experience in the business travel industry and my own travel business, I know just how valuable time is. I've also spent the last three years building my own business, continually learning, exploring destinations and developing the knowledge and connections to help my clients travel brilliantly.

My job isn't just to book your holiday. It's to make the whole experience easier.

I'll help you explore the possibilities, find the right options, join all the dots and take care of the details. From those first exciting ideas to the moment you're safely home, you've got someone in your corner. And with the backing of Travel Counsellors, you also have the support of a wider team of travel experts and 24/7 assistance when you need it.

I love the big, ambitious trips just as much as the special family escapes. The important thing is that it's right for you. If it matters to you, it matters to me.

My approach is friendly, personal and completely tailored to what you need. No pressure, no one-size-fits-all packages and no expectation that you should know exactly where to start. That's what I'm here for!

So, if you've been putting off planning that special trip because you simply haven't got the time, or you have an idea but aren't quite sure how to make it happen, let's have a chat.

If you can imagine it, I can help make it happen.

Let's make your next trip something really special, I can't wait to make it a reality for you!

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Explore my guides and blogs

Thailand Uncovered...

Thailand

Adventure Travel

Honeymoons

Couples

Families

Multi-Generational Travel

Active Holidays

Tailor-made travel

Thailand Uncovered...

From a quirky five-star hideaway in Phuket to an unforgettable jungle adventure and a luxury getaway on the beach in Khao Lak — discover why Thailand is perfect for a tailor-made holiday.

12 Oct 2026 8   min read

Southampton to New York

United States

City Break

Ocean Cruise

Tailor-made travel

Southampton to New York

What if, instead of rushing into Christmas, you could slow down and enjoy the journey?

22 Sept 2026 3   min read

Cappadocia: balloons, caves and quiet moments you never forget...

Adventure Travel

Cycling Holidays

Couples

Families

Solo Travellers

Active Holidays

City Break

Cappadocia: balloons, caves and quiet moments you never forget...

Cappadocia: balloons, caves and quiet moments you never forget There are some places that stay with you long after you have left, and for me Cappadocia is absolutely one of them. It is a landscape that feels otherworldly: softly sculpted valleys, ancient rock formations and cave dwellings that have been adapted into unique little hideaways. Add in sunrise hot air balloons drifting silently across

28 May 2026 7   min read

New York City at Christmas

Honeymoons

Couples

Families

Groups

Multi-Generational Travel

United States

City Break

Tailor-made travel

New York City at Christmas

New York City at Christmas is like a fairy tale come to life. The lights, the music, the festive atmosphere, and the sheer magic of this iconic city make it a truly unforgettable experience. Our family of five had the pleasure of immersing ourselves in this Christmas Wonderland last Christmas for 4 days, and it was an experience that we'll always remember and will definitely do again one day. Our

15 Oct 2024 4   min read

What my customers say

Amazing personal service . Good regular communication. Nice to have someone sorting everything from start to finish Highly recommended . Thanks Tess

Jill S

Essex

Wimbledon 2026 Just a fantastic couple of days. Hotel was really nice and the staff were great. Coach transfer and all that was involved was easy and seamless. Another easy and fantastic trip booked through Tess Stuber of Travel Councilors. Tess I’m very much looking forward to the next one.

M Dawson

Plymouth

Tess was fabulous from the moment I mentioned my husbands bucket list was Wimbledon…. She got straight onto it for me and made an amazing trip up there for this years championship. Great communication throughout and a truly great experience. I will defo try look at booking with Tess Stuber in the future! Thanks Tess!

E Hallam

Devon

We have just come back from a great trip. Tess made the whole booking process so easy and was very patient with our queries. The whole service was amazing, a fabulous hotel, we were met at the airport and Tess was on hand if we had any questions. I would definitely recommend.

R Woosey

Devon

Cornwall is difficult to travel from. Tess sorted all for me making life sooo much easier! A great service x

H Tovar

Cornwall

Monza F1 and superb weekend in Milan A superb weekend in Milan for the Monza F1 Grand Prix. Tess sorted everything so it went without a hitch.

M Hallam

Plymouth

Consultant Tess STUBER was amazing! Large family holiday planned and arranged to suit our needs and budget. Nothing was too much trouble for Tess who met and exceeded all our expectations. Large Villa in Corfu for party of 10. Great communication and planning needed as within our party we had SEND Children and someone with mobility issues. Nothing was too much trouble for Tess who promptly answered any queries and solved any problems we had. Will definitely use Tess again!

D Richards

Devon

Tess has done a fantastic job yet again. Everything was organised, coordinated and without any hitches. Tess, as always, has a fantastic attention to detail and genuinely cares about her clients - I cannot recommend highly enough!

T Randell

Devon

Tess Stuber from travel counsellors organised our honeymoon. We went to Orlando, Miami and London and the trip was out of this world. I couldn’t recommend her enough for her effort and patience answering our questions the full way through. Incredible service and we will be sure to use her again. ☀️

E Martin

Glasgow

We had the best time because everything was so easy. All we had to focus on, was making the most of every second of it. I cannot thank Tess enough and will be booking every trip with you from here on! I'd be mad not to. Thank you for everything Tess!

E M

Exmouth

Tess takes the pressure off finding me the perfect holiday. She is always very professional and nothing is too much trouble. Thank you!

S L

Ivybridge

Excellent service - responsive, professional, warm - I have complete trust in Tess and that means the holiday is always just pleasure without the normal associated stresses!

C B

Cornwall

Second time using Tess for our summer holiday. She has kept us updated throughout even though just at the last minute had a request for assisted travel - Tess organised with the airline and it was great.

C J

Plymouth

Tess has been amazing booking our holiday and looking after us, happy to help with anything and communication is really good! Would totally recommend 100%

L & D

Ivybridge, Devon

Tess answered every question I had regarding our booking. I feel very confident booking our future travel and family holidays in the future.

K H

Norwich

If you are looking for the holiday of a lifetime, a business trip that's smoother than your presentation or just peace of mind when you travel, Tess at Travel Counsellors is who you need! From the moment we first spoke to landing back in the UK after a trip to LA, she was helpful, professional and went the extra mile. I can't wait to go away again so she can be a part of the experience. Thank you, Tess, you really are simply the best.

Natalie Trice

Devon

Fantastic Holiday to Magic Tropical Splash, booked seamlessly through Tess Stuber, Travel Counsellor! Sincere thanks to Tess Stuber for her expertise and for arranging such a memorable getaway including the special assistance at the airport!We highly recommend booking your next trip through her.

C James

Plymouth

Our first experience for using a Travel Councillor and with using Tess Stuber our first experience was seemless. Tess booked us into a boutique hotel within the heart of Valletta Malta as a short city break for our wedding anniversary. The hotel was fantastic right in the heart of everything and within a stroll of some fantastic places to enjoy the local cuisine and fine local Maltese produced wines whilst watching lots of people also enjoying their own Malta experience. Tess also booked us onto a very informative walking tour which gave us a great opportunity to take in and understand the vast history of Valletta and further enhance our experience of this wonderful city break. I would not hesitate to use Tess to book us onto many more exciting travel adventures. Flights, transfers all sorted for myself and my wife we just had to turn up on time. Excellent service. Thank you Tess.

M Dawson

Plymouth

Friendly, knowledgeable and lovely Travel Counsellor From initial discussion with Tess, right up until our arrival at the hotel, Travel Counsellors have been there with their amazing and thoughtful counsellor, Tess Stuber. Great advice and reasonably priced. This is holiday number two for us with a third already booked, we cant imagine going anywhere else

E Dalton-Fyfe

Plymouth

Tess Stuber was excellent, always available and quick to respond.

Paul A

Okehampton

This is the econd time using Tess for our summer holiday. Kept updated throughout even though just a last minute Jet2 Holiday with special assistance which Tess also organised with the airline.

C J

Plymouth

Tess has been excellent. Very patient and helpful with us first time cruisers. Nothing has been too much trouble.

June Marie

Taunton

Absolutely fabulous service from my counsellor Tess Stuber . Professional and dogged determination to ensure the perfect holiday found. Over and above diligence and am so impressed with how stress free Tess has made this whole experience and comforting to know the support is there from leaving home to returning.

Sarah Richard

Devon

Tess made booking our trip to meet up with my daughter so easy. Having busy lives it has been game changing and then the added feeling of being in safe hands if needed. Highly recommended.

Clare Baker

Plymouth

Very helpful, efficient, friendly and informative. Thankyou!

Helen Jones

Plymouth

Friendly, flexible, worked extremely quickly and out of hours. Plenty of contact. Nothing was too much trouble. Got the brief spot on.

Carolyn Giles

Plymouth

Tess was fantastic through the whole process of booking our holiday, she gave us different options and was patient when we changed our requirements. As someone who loves going on holiday but isn’t keen to trawling through websites to find the best deals, I loved having Tess to take away all of the frustration and stress of doing this. I can highly recommend Tess for her friendly, personal and professional service and will definitely be using her to book our next trip away.

Sophie Louise

Plymouth

Tess was amazing and couldn’t ask for a better service !

Joanne Lines

Plymouth

Tess was amazing, nothing was difficult. She arranged everything from small detail to big details this is definitely the way to enjoy booking any travel from just a flight to a long haul. Thankyou Tess!

Becky Ann

Plymouth

Tess was amazing, nothing was difficult. She arranged everything from small detail to big details this is definitely the way to enjoy booking any travel from just a flight to a long haul. Thankyou Tess

Becky Ann Camp

Plymouth

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Sunrise from Sultan Cave Suites

Sunrise from Sultan Cave Suites

5:15am on the roof terrace, coffee in hand watching the balloons take flight through the valleys of Cappadocia

28 May 2026

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Tailor-made for you

Your holiday isn’t just a trip away. It’s a longed-for escape, time to reconnect with loved ones, or a dream adventure you never thought possible. That’s why I take the time to truly get to know you and understand your hopes and expectations, then use my experience, connections and passion for the destination to create a trip that makes those dreams a reality.

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Personalised service. Always

When you plan a holiday with me, you’ll be given my personal mobile number from the very first call. I’ll listen to your thoughts and ideas like I would a friend and arrange accommodation, activities, and flights that are all personalised to you. And I’ll share my personal tips and recommendations, so you can experience the true beauty of each destination.

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Stress-free travel, and more time
for what matters most

I believe your time away should be stress-free, easy, and seamless from start to finish. So, I take care of all the details for you - from ATOL protection, insurance, and flexible payments to access to the myTC app, which keeps everything in one place.

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Support when it matters most

If the unexpected happens, you can rest easy, knowing that I’ll handle any last-minute changes, flight cancellations, or disruptions before you even pick up the phone. So you always feel happy, carefree, and ready to make the most of every moment.

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