Lisa Foley -Travel Counsellors

Lisa Foley -Travel Counsellors Designing holidays and making dreams come true! All holidays can be quoted for and paid in USD, AED, Let’s face it…we all live for our holidays.

Whether it’s a long weekend away or a trip of a lifetime, it’s these experiences that allow us to explore new parts of the globe, regroup, de-stress or spend quality time with friends and family. I am so happy to be able to facilitate these experiences through Travel Counsellors. Travel has been one of my passions since I was a young girl. I was fortunate enough to live around the world, which has allowed me to travel extensively. Before I went to university, I took a year off to travel Europe and Australia and have spent my annual leave at work exploring new destinations across the globe. I love discovering new places and sharing my experiences with family and friends. It’s this passion that has inspired me to leave my marketing career behind and dedicate my time to creating bespoke, personalized trips for my clients. I want you to discover the joy of traveling and create ever-lasting memories with your loved ones, whether it be watching the sunrise from a hot air balloon, diving amongst the coral reefs or discovering the unique local tastes, sounds and characters as you wander through the streets. Let me free up your time and take the stress and hassle out of researching your getaway. I promise to find your dream holiday, within your budget. Having a great holiday means coming back to a clean and safe environment, not having to worry about dodgy transfers or being ripped off at local tourist attractions. As an independent agent, I can offer impartial views and a flexible approach to booking every aspect your holiday. I have award winning technology at my fingertips, that accesses a wealth of airlines, hotels, and tour operators I can mix and match to tailor make your getaway. My attention to detail, industry knowledge and genuine advice will save you time and effort, whilst delivering results based on your individual requirements. All my bookings are 100% financially protected through Travel Counsellors Financial Trust and ATOL. What are you waiting for? Get in touch now so we can start to plan your next adventure!

17/07/2026

Cruising gets overlooked for family holidays, and NCL is the line I'd point most families towards first.

Why it works so well with kids in tow:

-Freestyle dining. No fixed seating, no dressing up for a set time. You eat when you want, where you want, which matters when you've got tired or fussy little ones on different schedules
-Genuinely good kids' clubs. Splash Academy runs age-split groups from 3 upward, so younger children and teens aren't lumped together, and it buys parents real downtime
-Space for teenagers. Entourage clubs, sports courts, go-karts and laser tag on the newer ships give older kids somewhere to be that isn't with mum and dad
-One price, sorted. Kids-sail-free promotions and the drinks and dining packages make budgeting straightforward, which suits families who want the cost known upfront
-Multi-stop without the packing. You wake up somewhere new and unpack once. For families that would otherwise juggle flights, transfers and multiple hotels, that's the real win

Thinking about a family cruise? Let's chat.

Three words. That's all my client wrote. And honestly, they said everything."Professional, courteous, and accountable."I...
15/07/2026

Three words. That's all my client wrote. And honestly, they said everything.

"Professional, courteous, and accountable."

In travel, accountable is the one that stands out to me. Anyone can be professional when things go smoothly. The real test is what happens when they don't - a flight change, a hotel issue, a last-minute complication. That's when having someone in your corner who actually takes ownership makes all the difference.

Morocco is a destination that rewards good planning. It's layered, complex, and full of variables - from the chaos and colour of Marrakech's medina to the stillness of a desert camp in Merzouga. Getting it right takes more than a booking. It takes someone who knows the destination and cares about the outcome.

If you're planning a trip to Morocco or anywhere else and want that same standard of service, I'd love to hear from you.

Five islands in the same atoll. None of them feel like it.North Malé gets a reputation for being the "easy" side of the ...
13/07/2026

Five islands in the same atoll. None of them feel like it.

North Malé gets a reputation for being the "easy" side of the Maldives, close to the airport, quick transfers, no seaplane schedules to work around. What people don't expect is how private it still feels once you're there.

From private islands to adults-only hideaways and underwater spas, swipe through five resorts that prove accessible and remote aren't opposites.

Which one would you choose?

Save this for your Maldives planning board.

10/07/2026

COMO Cocoa Island is one I keep coming back to when a client wants the Maldives done properly, not just another overwater resort.

What makes it different:

-It's small. Around 33 rooms, many of them converted from traditional Maldivian dhoni boats, so it feels intimate rather than a mega-resort with a thousand guests
-The COMO Shambhala spa and wellness focus is genuine, not a bolt-on. This is a place for couples and honeymooners who want to properly switch off
-The house reef is right there, so snorkelling straight off your deck is part of daily life
-Food is light, considered and health-led without being worthy, which suits the whole feel of the island
-It sits in the South Malé Atoll, roughly a 40-minute speedboat from the airport, so you're settled in fast rather than facing a long seaplane transfer

Who I'd send here: couples, honeymooners, and anyone who wants barefoot luxury with substance over showiness. It's a boutique five-star rather than a big-brand name, which is exactly why it works for the right client.

Thinking about the Maldives? Let's chat.

08/07/2026

Few places pack as much into one trip as Sri Lanka. You can be up in the tea hills in the morning and on a beach by sunset, and it never feels rushed.

Here's what makes it special:
-The tea country. Rolling green hills around Ella and Nuwara Eliya, colonial-era estates, and the train ride between them is one of the most beautiful in the world.
-Ancient history. Climb Sigiriya rock fortress at dawn, explore the ruins at Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa, and the cave temples at Dambulla. A proper culture fix.
-Wildlife. Leopards in Yala, elephants in Udawalawe, and blue whales off the south coast. This is one of the best safari alternatives to Africa, and far closer to home.
-The beaches. The south and east coasts give you everything from surf towns to quiet luxury stays. Perfect for winding down at the end of a touring trip.
-The food. Rice and curry that changes region to region, proper street eats, and some lovely boutique hotels doing elevated Sri Lankan cooking.

The real draw from the UAE: it's only around a four to four and a half hour flight, so you get an enormous amount of variety without the long haul. It suits couples, families and honeymooners, and I can build it from boutique tea bungalows to five-star beach resorts.

Thinking about Sri Lanka? Let's chat.

Everyone's already booked Italy, Greece and the South of France. These five are where I'd send you instead.I've travelle...
06/07/2026

Everyone's already booked Italy, Greece and the South of France. These five are where I'd send you instead.

I've travelled three of them myself, and they've quietly become some of the trips I recommend most. Same Mediterranean light, often a fraction of the crowds, and in some cases a fraction of the price too.

-Croatia. The obvious one, but still underrated beyond Dubrovnik. I loved Istria and the Kvarner islands for the sea caves, quiet coves and proper food away from the cruise-ship crush.
-Slovenia. Small, green and criminally overlooked. Lake Bled, alpine lakes, and Ljubljana is one of the loveliest little capitals I've spent time in. Easy to pair with Croatia or Italy in one trip.
-Montenegro. The Bay of Kotor looks like a fjord met the Med. Stone villages, superyachts in Porto Montenegro, and a coastline that punches well above its size.
-Albania. The one people raise an eyebrow at, then come back raving about. The Riviera around Ksamil and Dhërmi has some of the clearest water on the Med at a fraction of the cost. Get there before it changes.
-Georgia. Not the coast this time. The Caucasus mountains, ancient monasteries, and one of the oldest wine cultures on earth. A proper adventure, and it genuinely surprised me.

The best part from Dubai: most of these are a short, direct hop (depending on the season), and they suit a real range of budgets. I can build any of them as a five-star escape or a boutique hidden-gem trip.

Which one's going on your list? Let's chat.

04/07/2026

A day at White Sand in Zanzibar looks a little like this.

Morning starts slow. Barefoot on the sand, coffee before the beach fills up, that stretch of Paje coastline still quiet.

By mid-morning the tide pulls right out and the whole bay turns into a shallow turquoise mirror. This is kite country, so you either learn or you watch, both are a good way to spend an hour.
Lunch is unhurried. Afternoon is for the pool, the spa, or doing genuinely nothing under a palm.

Then the light goes gold, the dhows come in, and dinner is somewhere between the sand and the stars.

White Sands is a Relais & Châteaux property, so the service is polished without being stiff, and it suits couples and honeymooners especially well.

Thinking about Zanzibar? Send me a message.

Everyone books the Seychelles for the postcard-perfect peak months but what about off season?From around May to Septembe...
02/07/2026

Everyone books the Seychelles for the postcard-perfect peak months but what about off season?

From around May to September the southeast trade winds arrive and the islands settle into their cooler, drier, calmer stretch. Fewer crowds, greener landscapes, and weather that actually lets you enjoy being outside past midday.

Just over four hours direct from Dubai, Seychelles could make an ideal summer escape without the long-haul.

Another happy client back from South Africa.This is exactly why I do this job: putting together a trip that's so right f...
01/07/2026

Another happy client back from South Africa.

This is exactly why I do this job: putting together a trip that's so right for the people travelling that they're already telling friends and family to book with me too.

If you're dreaming of South Africa, or anywhere else, let's start planning.

Some trips don't happen on a whim.I've driven across Australia and done India's Golden Triangle myself, and both needed ...
29/06/2026

Some trips don't happen on a whim.

I've driven across Australia and done India's Golden Triangle myself, and both needed real lead time. Australia for the distances and the right stops along the way, India for getting Agra and Jaipur timed properly around the crowds and the heat.

Kilimanjaro, the Amazon, the Silk Road through Central Asia are still on my list, and they need the same thing: permits, the right season, the right operator booked well ahead.

If one of these five has been sitting on your "someday" list, let's turn it into a start date.

Which one's calling you? Drop it in the comments






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