Our Journal Inspiration Services About Hello
Harrogate's Award-Winning Travel Agent

Your
Journey Story Adventure Escape
Awaits

Often imitated. Never duplicated.

Our Philosophy

We Don't Do Discounts.
We Do Added Value.

Every trip is personally crafted with a concierge-level touch: restaurant reservations, city tours, VIP ground handling, event tickets, and those little details that transform a holiday into a story worth telling.

“The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.”

Luxury Travel
Inspiration

Where Will Your Story Begin?

Beach

Beach Bums

Sun, sand, and absolute serenity

Cities

Cities

Cruises

Sail Away

Skiing

The White Stuff

Safari

Safari

Villas

Cribs

Romance

Loved Up

Family

Family in Tow

Adventure

Your Next Chapter

Wherever your story takes you

“Travel makes you richer.”

What We Do

The Concierge Touch

Bespoke
01
Bespoke Holiday Planning
Every holiday is personally crafted from scratch. No templates, no packages off the shelf — just your dream trip, designed around you.
Dining
02
Restaurant Reservations
From Michelin-starred dining to hidden local gems — we secure the tables that make your evenings unforgettable.
Tours
03
City Tours & Excursions
Private guides, skip-the-line access, and experiences you won't find on any booking site.
VIP
04
VIP Ground Handling
Airport fast-track, private transfers, and the kind of seamless arrival that sets the tone for your entire trip.
Events
05
Event & Show Tickets
Broadway shows, sporting events, concerts, festivals — whatever's on, we'll get you in.
Support
06
24/7 Personal Support
Day or night, wherever you are in the world — one call and we're on it. That's the Travel Journal difference.
Ben Poole

Ben Poole

25 years crafting journeys

Your Guide

Meet Ben

With 25 years in the travel industry and personal adventures across Africa, Asia, the Americas, Australasia, the Caribbean, Indian Ocean, Middle East, Mediterranean, and Europe — Ben doesn't just plan your trip. He writes your story.

Known as "Bajan Ben" for his love of Barbados. One conversation, and you'll understand why we're often imitated — never duplicated.

Hello

Let's Write Your
Next Chapter

It starts with a conversation.

63 Leeds Road
Harrogate, HG2 8BE

Tue–Fri 09:30–17:00
Sat 09:00–15:00

24/7: 07340 746649
hello@thetraveljournal.co.uk