I'm Kate, an independent travel agent in the UK. I plan your trip end to end, from the first idea to the flight home.
I'm an independent travel agent based in the UK, and I plan every trip as if I were going myself. That means asking the questions a booking website never will: how you like to spend a morning, whether you'd rather have a view or a bigger room, how much walking is too much walking.
From a long weekend in Lisbon to three weeks across Japan, I'll build it around you, book every piece, and be on the end of the phone while you're away.
More about Kate“The best trips aren't found by scrolling. They're built by someone who's been there, knows who to call, and picks up when you need them.”
You deal with one person from the first chat to the flight home, and there's never a call-centre queue.
Some of the companies I book with
A few of the places I'm booking most right now, and why they keep coming up.
PortugalPastel streets, custard tarts and river light. Then an hour south, vineyards and farmhouse stays where the loudest thing is the cork trees.
Central AmericaVolcanoes, sloths and two oceans in one trip. Brilliant with children and better with a plan, because the roads are slow and the routing matters.
JapanTemples at dawn, ryokan dinners, bullet trains that arrive to the second. I’ll handle the rail passes and the restaurants that don’t take online bookings.
Pick one and I'll add it to your enquiry so we can start from there.
Kate thought of things we never would have. Every transfer, every table, every little extra was completely seamless.
Two weeks in Costa Rica with two kids and not a single stressful day. Best family holiday we've ever had.
When our flight home was cancelled, Kate had us rebooked and a hotel sorted before we'd even left the gate.
A long weekend that felt like a week. Kate's restaurant list alone was worth it.
Often it doesn't. I have access to the same rates as booking direct, and sometimes better ones, and you get a real person in your corner if plans change.
If a particular trip needs a planning fee, I'll tell you before you commit to anything.
For school holidays, honeymoons and long-haul trips, six to twelve months ahead gives you the best choice. For short breaks a couple of months is usually plenty, but it's never too late to ask.
As soon as you book. Insurance bought on the day you book covers you if something forces you to cancel before you travel.
You call me. Whether it's a cancelled flight or a hotel that isn't right, I'll work on fixing it while you get on with your holiday.
Yes. A tricky rail connection, one special hotel, or a second opinion on plans you've made yourself are all fine.
The questions I'm asked most, answered honestly. If yours isn't here, ask me. There's no such thing as a silly travel question.
Kate's tip
Check your passport has at least six months left before you fall in love with a destination.
Tell me roughly what you're dreaming of and I'll come back with ideas. There's no obligation.
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