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Personal travel advice for unique journeys

Dream. Travel. Experience.

Your travel buddy for creating and organising unique journeys and incentives. I translate your wishes into an unforgettable adventure, always tailor made.

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"Don't tell me how educated you are, tell me how much you have travelled"

About Matty

Exploration is inspiration

I have been heading out into the world and exploring new places from a very young age, and it still makes me incredibly happy. By now I have visited almost 100 countries and I love sharing my knowledge and experience with you. I believe that travel takes you further, both literally and figuratively. It broadens your horizons and perspectives. It inspires you and creates extraordinary experiences.

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Personal Travel Advisor

Your Travel Matty

As a personal travel advisor I create and organise tailor-made journeys and incentives that perfectly match your wishes. I do this for families, groups of friends, couples, solo travellers, entrepreneurs and companies. I am creative and always find special routes and destinations. Adventurous, off the beaten track or truly luxurious and exclusive. In the Surinamese language (and Dutch street language), "Matty" means "friend", which is exactly how I like to work with you! As your travel friend and trusted travel buddy, turning your wishes into an unforgettable adventure.

I'll take you further

People often tell me that I help them go further. Sometimes that means inspiring someone to travel to one of the most remote regions in Africa. At other times it might be encouraging someone to move to Southern Europe for a solo adventure. And of course, the best promotion comes from others. You can also read my client reviews below.

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What travellers say

"Matty helped me brilliantly. She immediately understood exactly what we wanted and translated that perfectly into our trip and booking. She also gave us fantastic advice, which meant we had an unforgettable time in Bangkok. Thank you so much, Matty :))!!"

Esme de Groodt

Bangkok·Family, multi-generational

"Super-fast service and feedback."

Anouk Welsch

Lapland·Group of friends

"Matty has spent her whole life travelling the world. She knows an incredible number of destinations and understands exactly what it takes to make a trip truly special. My road trip through Türkiye was absolutely amazing and unique: the balloon flight and horse riding in Cappadocia and the road trip towards Pamukkale were every bit as impressive as Istanbul and the Turkish Riviera."

Philip Spaas

Türkiye·Family

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Why book with me

Great value, a worldwide network and peace of minden zekerheid

A tailor-made journey does not have to cost more than organising it yourself. As an independent travel advisor working with Travel Counsellors I have access to a worldwide network of local partners. This means I can offer excellent value and strong agreements with beautiful boutique hotels, airlines and local suppliers. Booking through me also gives you financial protection as, through Travel Counsellors, I am affiliated with ANVR, SGR and Calamiteitenfonds.

Travel experience

Almost 100 countries visited and seven years living abroad. I am delighted to share my knowledge and experience with you.

Worldwide network

Access to an extensive network with outstanding deals and excellent agreements with hotels, airlines and local partners.

Personal service

I take care of every detail, save you a great deal of time and remain your dedicated point of contact from start to finish.

Financial protection

Through Travel Counsellors I am affiliated with ANVR, SGR, IATA and Calamiteitenfonds for full financial protection.

Competitive pricing

Thanks to our purchasing power, a tailor-made journey does not need to cost more than arranging it yourself.

Travel beyond the ordinary

With me you receive genuinely personal service. I take the pressure off, save you precious time and remain your single point of contact from the very beginning to the very end. My goal is to create a unique journey for you that you will never forget.

Experience

My Background

"Travel light" is my motto, but when it comes to organising your journey I am happy to bring a little extra.

100Countries visited

7Years living abroad

12+Years in the travel & events industry

20+Experience in concept development

Travel experience

I have visited almost 100 countries and spent seven years living and working abroad, including in Paris, New York, Bangkok and Barcelona. I have travelled the world with my daughter (now 22) since she was eight weeks old. I can therefore advise you very well on travelling with young children, teenagers and young adults.

Concept development & travel design

Thanks to my experience as a marketing manager in the corporate world, it is second nature for me to design an incentive or workation that reflects a company's brand.

Travel industry expertise

Twelve years of experience in the travel sector, including six years with an airline, two years in the hotel sector and two years with a tour operator.

Education

Bachelor degree in Hotel Management (Maastricht) and a Master degree in Public Administration (University of Amsterdam).

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Expertise

How I can help you

All journeys and itineraries are tailor made and fully aligned with your wishes

Adventure travel

Off the beaten track, for true explorers

Luxury travel

Indulgence in the most exclusive destinations

Safari & Wildlife

Untouched wilderness and animals in their natural habitat

Incentives & Workations

From creative concept to unrivalled success for your company

Roadtrips

In Europe and beyond. The best routes with plenty of active options if you wish, plus the most special places to stay.

Honeymoons & Romance

Unforgettable moments in the most beautiful settings, arranged to perfection

Family & multi-generational travel

From young children to teenagers and adult children, or several generations travelling together

Cruises

Extraordinary ocean and river voyages: experience the unrivalled at sea

Solo adventures

A travel buddy who thinks along with you to create the most inspiring route or destination

Retreats

Luxury and unique resorts to work on body and mind or to kick-start a new phase of life

Expeditions

Ultra-luxury and/or adventurous expeditions to destinations such as Antarctica

Celebration & lustrum trips

With your year club, society or association, doing something different from the rest while everything is taken care of for you

Sport journeys

Luxury Ski or Golf trips, Padel clinics, snowboarding in powder snow at untouched destinations, mountain biking trips, horseback riding journeys, hiking, bike touring, diving and kite surf trips.

Who I work with

FamiliesGroups of friendsCouplesSolo travellersCompaniesEntrepreneursSporters

Tip: I can also advise you very well on travelling with young children, teenagers and young adults.

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Get in touch

I'll take you further!

Would you like to create a unique journey that feels completely made for you?

Then I am your perfect starting point.

+31 6 16 044 666|matty@travelcounsellors.nl

You can contact me at any time, I am not bound to office hours.

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