About Beaulieu Travel
Your independent travel agent, based in Essex
Travel has always been a huge part of my life. I’ve visited over 30 countries and was lucky enough to call four of them home whilst growing up. Experiencing different cultures from a young age gave me a real appreciation for how much travel can enrich our lives and create lasting memories.
Today, I live in Essex with my husband and our two young children. Many of our own family adventures now inspire the destination reviews, travel tips and recommendations I share through Beaulieu Travel.
Since becoming a mummy, my love of travel has only grown. If anything, it's made me even more determined to show my children just how many incredible places there are in the world.
I know travelling with children can feel daunting, and one of the biggest misconceptions I hear is that travelling with children is simply too difficult or not worth the effort. Having travelled extensively as a family, I know that whilst it can be different, it can also be incredibly rewarding.
That experience made me realise how many people are put off travelling because they feel overwhelmed by the planning process or worried about making the wrong choice.
I started Beaulieu Travel because I wanted to help take that stress away.
Whether it's a family holiday, a luxury escape, a special celebration or a once-in-a-lifetime adventure, I love helping people find holidays that are right for them and creating memories they'll talk about for years to come.
Travel planning should be exciting, not overwhelming.
Meet Alex, a well-travelled mum and founder of Beaulieu Travel
Why plan with an independent travel agent?
Less time researching. More time making memories.
If you've ever spent an evening comparing hotels, reading hundreds of reviews and asking yourself whether you're making the right choice, you're not alone.
Planning a holiday can quickly become overwhelming, especially when you're juggling work, family life and everything else on your to-do list.
I'm here to do the hard work for you, helping narrow down the options and giving you confidence that you're booking the right holiday, so you can focus on making memories instead.
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Helping you make sense of the options.
With access to over 70 trusted travel partners, I can help narrow down the choices and find holidays that genuinely fit what you're looking for.
Whether it's a family-friendly resort, a luxury escape, a cruise, a special celebration or something completely different, I'll help cut through the noise and save you hours of research.
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All the help, without the extra cost.
It costs nothing to request a quote or make a booking with me.
I receive commission from my travel partners once you've returned from your trip, meaning you benefit from personalised advice, recommendations and support throughout the process without paying extra for my services.
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Trusted by busy families.
★★★★★ Rated 5.0 on Google“We’d left our travel plans to the last minute during a very popular sporting event, yet Alex sorted us out quickly, managed to get us competitive prices and was a joy to work with! Thanks, Alex!”
— Sarah O'Donnell★★★★★ Rated 5.0 on Google“Alex worked with me to put together a once-in-a-lifetime global bucket list trip. She found top quality hotels at excellent rates, recommended local tour itineraries in various locations and booked all the flights with my preferred airlines. It was a complicated schedule which included Singapore, New Zealand, the Cook Islands and San Francisco and criss-crossed the International Date Line. It all worked like a dream and she even contacted many of the hotels personally prior to my arrival to check that everything was in order. I had a truly wonderful trip and highly recommend Beaulieu Travel and Alex attention to detail.”
— Susan Carroll★★★★★ Rated 5.0 on Google“Alex has been helpful with a number of our family trips. Aside from fantastic knowledge, ear to the ground insights, Alex has truly listened to our family interests and dislikes and made some excellent suggestions. Booking has always been straightforward with prompt confirmation emails and we have found it helpful to be able to add extras such as fast passes and meet and greet parking on to our bookings, taking one less task off the list. Thank you Alex and look forward to sorting out our next trip!”
— Jennifer WebberYour questions answered.
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An independent travel agent is a self-employed individual or a small business owner operating via a host agency. Working like this provides additional resources, support and protection from the host agency but also allows you to run your business in your own way. Being partnered with multiple suppliers means you can offer a range of options to suit all budgets.
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The short answer is anything and everything! I specialise in affordable family travel; long & short haul, city breaks or Disney but I love putting together bespoke itineraries for bucket list trips or honeymoons.
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I'm an independent travel agent based in Essex and help people across the county, including Billericay, Braintree, Brentwood, Chelmsford, Colchester, Ingatestone, Maldon, Saffron Walden and Witham, book and plan memorable holidays.
I also help people across the UK, so wherever you're based, I'd love to help.
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You would always pay via a secure payment link, I don’t handle cash. If the trip is less than 12 weeks away, the full balance would be due at the time of booking. If there’s more than 12 weeks til travel, a deposit would be paid to secure the booking and the full balance would need to be paid 12-14 weeks before.
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No one likes a significant change of plans, but they're common in travel. That's why I strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance for every trip you book. Different levels of cover depend on the policy you have purchased. I can also help with this if you aren’t sure what cover you need for your trip.
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It’s simple really, with me you’ll receive a personalised service. I can take care of everything from airport parking to lounge access to transfers to excursions and restaurant recommendations.
I’ll contact your accommodation prior to your arrival to ensure everything is ready for you and I’m available to assist should any issues arise. Plus as I am a small business any support is greatly appreciated by my family and I.
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No. It costs you nothing to request a quote or make a booking with me.
I receive a commission from my travel partners once you've returned from your trip, so you benefit from my help, advice and expertise at no extra cost.
From finding the right holiday to answering questions along the way, I'm here to make the whole process as easy and stress-free as possible.