Travel has always meant more to me than simply visiting a new place. I homeschooled my children for 14 years, and I often followed one simple idea: teach it, then see it. We used travel to bring history, science, and culture to life in ways a book never could. Those journeys gave us time together, helped us understand the world, and created memories that still matter now that my children are adults.
That experience shaped the way I plan travel today. I know a trip can carry a lot of meaning, especially when you are travelling with family or marking an important season of life. I also understand how much responsibility can fall on the person doing the planning. You may be trying to choose the right destination, manage different interests, account for individual needs, and make good use of your time and budget. My role is to listen carefully, bring the details together, and help you create a journey that feels right for the people taking it.
As the travel advisor at Thistlebrook Travel, I specialise in Ireland and Scotland, experiential journeys, and planning support for travellers with special needs. My professional background includes CTA training, ASTA, SNG, Viking, Collette, and TLN credentials and affiliations. These resources help me research suitable options, coordinate travel details, organise your plans, and stay available when questions or changes arise.
I also believe support should not end once the booking is complete. When part of a trip does not go as expected, I contact the provider, ask questions, and advocate for the available resolution. While supplier decisions and compensation cannot be guaranteed, you will have someone who understands your plans and is prepared to help you navigate the next steps.
The goal is not to fill your itinerary with as much as possible. It is to create a thoughtful journey that gives you room to connect with the destination and with the people travelling beside you. You can spend less time managing details and more time experiencing the moments that brought you there in the first place.
When you are ready to turn your travel ideas into a clear, meaningful plan, contact Thistlebrook Travel to begin the conversation.
