Planning an Adventure

I can help you plan it.

Special Memories

I can help you make them.

Less Hassle

I can manage your itinerary.

Short on Time

I can save you it.

Tailor Made Holidays

Personal knowledgeable service.

Inspired Destinations

Help to create the ideal trip.

More special memories; less hassle.

Going the extra mile for a holiday that’s perfect for you.

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Picture your perfect holiday: exploring a far-flung city or luxuriating on a sun-lounger, keeping the kids happy or escaping on a romantic getaway – we’ve all got our own image of the ideal trip.

Now imagine there’s somebody who can make this happen: from inspired ideas on destinations to tempting prices for hotels and flights; without the hassle of trawling the internet or the worry that things might fall through.

At Brilliant Travel I offer a personal, knowledgeable and cost-effective service, with flexible appointment times, either in Banbury or the surrounding areas. I’ll be with you on your journey every step of the way: not just with the ideas, the planning and the booking (with ABTA and ATOL protection guaranteed), but providing support while you’re away too. 

So, take the hassle out of your holiday hunt and get in touch for a no-obligation chat today.

Destinations

Brilliant Travel can offer you incredible trips all over the World. Catherine’s specialist countries are Canada & Scandinavia.

Canada

Unique scenery and vibrant cities, the world’s second largest country is full of adventure, full of wildlife and a foodie’s dream destination. Choose the wide open spaces of the lakes and coast for a slower pace.

Scandinavia

Winter or summer, Scandinavian countries have much to offer. This region is a winter wonderland – Lapland, log cabins, ice hotels and the Northern Lights. Or explore the endless beauty by land or sea in the summer.

Europe

From the fjords of Norway to the crystal waters of Greece, no wonder Europe is our most popular destination. Come to relax or for adventure, for bikini weather or frosty fingertips. The 50 countries of Europe have it all.

Worldwide

Dreaming of Caribbean beaches, American theme parks, African safaris, South America jungle or wonders down under? Plan your perfect getaway with us – years of experience with travel partners worldwide.

Current Offers

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Greece

from £888

per person

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Japan

from £797

per person

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Mauritius

from £7,395

per family

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Switzerland

from £856

per person

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Types of Holiday

We can also offer many different types of holiday. Including self-drive, rail journeys, cruises and guided tours.

Self-Drive

Embark on your own adventure with our self-drive itineraries, giving you the freedom to explore at your own pace.Rest easy with comprehensive insurance coverage included, ensuring a worry-free journey even in unfamiliar places.Many of our self-drive packages also come with detailed driving guides, complete with maps, directions, and all the essentials you’ll need.

Cruises

Cruising comes in a variety of shapes and sizes. Large ships, small ships, for all the family, couples, singles, something for everyone. It allows for exploration of multiple destinations without the hassle of packing and unpacking.

Rail Journeys

Explore the world on board the Orient Express, the Rocky Mountaineer in Canada, Rovos Rail or the Blue Train in South Africa, the Ghan or Indian Pacific across Australia – just some of the magnificent rail journeys available.

Adventure & Touring

Adventure and touring holidays come in many different types. Are you looking for a cycling or trekking holiday, African Safari, winter sports or searching for northern lights, or driving your own husky sled. We can search out the perfect trip for you.

Additional Travel Services

Talk to us about our additional travel services. We can help with travel insurance, airport parking, lounge access & much more.

Lounge Access

Begin your journey with a little less stress and a touch of VIP treatment by visiting the airport lounge. Sit back, relax and enjoy some light refreshments, before heading to the gate for your flight.

Airport Parking

Travelling to the airport by car? Let me book your car parking giving you the best advice on the option that will best suit your needs? On airport or meet and greet?

Airport Transfers

Once in your destination there are several options for reaching your accommodation. Do you require car hire, a transfer via private car, coach or train?

Travel Insurance

Travel Insurance is a must for any holiday. It protects you from cancellation charges and covers all eventualities while you are away, from accidents and injury to lost luggage.

Currency

Are you planning on taking local currency on your trip? Will you be travelling to destinations with different currencies? We work with No1 Currency to deliver the currency to your door.

About Me

It’s fair to say that travel is in my blood

I’ve spent the last 24 years exploring practically every continent on the planet and working alongside some of the best travel companies in the UK, including Audley Travel, Tailor Made Travel and Wexas Travel. Now, I’m bringing my travel planning expertise directly to you.

Testimonials

Robert StokoeRobert Stokoe
09:21 17 Oct 23
I got the brilliant service that was promised. This was only one of the highlights of my holiday.Great weather.The hotel was friendly room and food more than expected and was also situated close to all the amenities, golf courses and beaches.The golf courses and facilities were exceptional which included transport to and from the courses, hire of good golf equipment and buggies which I certainly recommend.If I could pick one disappointing thing it would be that my stay wasn’t long enough.Thankyou Catherine for everything.
Cathryn BlackburnCathryn Blackburn
11:24 16 Jul 23
Excellent service from Catherine. Everything ran very smoothly from booking to the airport private shuttle and even got the adjoining rooms we’d asked for!
Catriona SmillieCatriona Smillie
18:32 05 Apr 23
Very knowledgeable and takes the strain away when booking the holiday without any extra cost involved.
Ashley TaylorAshley Taylor
12:22 21 Dec 22
Absolutely brilliant service from Catherine which helped to make a fantastic family holiday and certainly made it as easy and seamless as it could be. We gave Catherine an outline of our destination and timings and Catherine put together a fantastic package which delivered exactly what we were after. Catherine really listened so the flights, transfers, hotels and locations all perfectly matched what we were looking for. The hotel locations were superb which helped us make the most of our time in each location without having to waste much time with transfers or get from location to location. The fact that all the boarding passes and train tickets were printed for us added to the ease of the holiday.We will certainly look to use Catherine’s services again with Brilliant Travel and I’d certainly recommend them.
Katie WoodKatie Wood
17:35 12 Jan 20
Catherine organised us a fantastic honeymoon to Canada. She selected fantastic hotels in great locations. She organised all of our connections and transfers, which really made travelling around simple. She great knowledge of the area and was able to recommend great places to visit. Would highly recommend Catherine and we will book through her in the future.
Jenny WilliamsJenny Williams
12:13 18 Nov 19
We booked through Catherine for our trip to Venice. She was fantastic, she’ll literally do everything for you so all you have to do is travel and be there at the right time.Our holiday was totally stress free from finding the right option to coming home because Catherine did it all.We will definitely be using her again for our next holiday.
Mary RobinsonMary Robinson
11:04 14 Jul 19
Catherine was great at making the itinerary work for me, taking great trouble over hotel selection in particular. Online travel agents may be fine as long as everything goes well, but stuff can happen when you travel, and it was great to have the reassurance that someone was on the end of a phone to sort out potential problems - particuarly important travelling on my own in my 70s. Everything worked perfectly - thank you for organising a memorable trip.
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