Based In Cork
John Petch
It's Nice To Meet You
Travel has been my inspiration and passion since I was 8 years old, following my first holiday, in Clifden Connemara!
Imagine a place where luxury means intimacy and discretion - Imagine enjoying tailor-made service - Imagine a stylish refuge from the turbulence of daily life. Experience serenity and peace while you travel. This is what I, as a Travel Counsellor, can bring to your door – handcrafting amazing trips and holidays, making inspirational voyages.
No request is too small and no itinerary too complex. If it involves travel, I can help! Let’s chat and create custom magical experiences.
While our relationship will always be one-to-one, I’m backed by the global Travel Counsellors network — a world leading organisation of travel professionals. That means I can offer the widest range of experiences and ideas combining the above with my personal experiences during my 30 years working in the luxury travel trade.
Put your travel plans in the hands of a trusted travel professional and let me take away all the hassle from you, so all you must do is sit back, relax, and enjoy. You will also have the comfort of knowing that you are booking with a fully licensed and bonded company, which means your money is safe. Travel Counsellors are licensed and bonded with the Irish Aviation Authority, licence No TA621.
I look forward to hearing from you and planning your trips. Please give me a call or drop me an email.
Kind regards,
John
My Blog
I absolutely live and breathe travel and I love to write about my experiences! Please take a look through my posts - you might find your own holiday inspiration.
22 April 2025
I particularly love transatlantic crossings – an opportunity to totally switch off and relax while scanning the waves for sea life and making new friends over a beverage at the bar or while playing cards or trivia. This was my first Azamara experience, and I am now hooked on this small ship cruise line. As soon as I entered the cruise terminal in Miami, I noticed it was not the usual big hall, re
16 April 2025
In late March, I went on the inaugural 3-day cruise of the Norwegian Aqua - the latest Prima Plus ship added to their fleet. Our round-trip route was Southampton Zeebrugge. I chose to stay at the Novotel for my pre-cruise night, and this was an easy 7-minute walk to the terminal. From the outside, the Aqua looked big, but once inside, the clever design using curves and light colour palettes ga
16 April 2025
On my recent visit to Paris I was lucky to get to see the newly restored Notre Dame. It is really a “to do” when visiting the city of light and love. Though it needs a bit of planning and sometimes patience, especially when Paris is busy with visitors. Pre-book your visiting time via the Notre Dame app - it is free, and spaces usually get released 48 hours in advance. When I went, I popped ont
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