About me

Hi, I’m CJ.

Welcome to my world of travel!

As an experienced travel professional who loves to help people experience the world, I aim to make your travel dreams a reality. By getting to know you and your travel preferences, I can create a trip tailored to your needs.

With over 16 years of experience in luxury cruising, adventure tours, and more, I have extensive knowledge of destinations worldwide.

As your personal travel manager, I will advise on every aspect of your journey, from booking flights to arranging tours and I will help you design a unique and unforgettable travel experience.

I take the stress out of travel planning, so you can sit back, relax, and enjoy your holiday.

But don’t just take my word for it – here’s what one of my clients had to say about her recent trip to Canada:

Catherine James, (C.J), has been my travel agent for many years.

A number of years ago she was able to fly me out of India at very short notice when I became unwell.

Last year she helped organise my trip to Canada, where I travelled solo. It was one of the most enjoyable vacations I have been on.

C.J found me the most direct and economical flights to Canada and she was able to accommodate me when I changed travel dates.

C.J organised my sleeper car on the overnight train trip from Vancouver to Jasper; one of the most beautiful train trips in the world. She also organised all my internal flights within Canada and when I mentioned being interested in seeing parts of Alaska, C.J booked me on an eight day Holland America cruise, departing from Vancouver. The cruise enabled me to see the beauty and grandeur of the Alaskan coastline.

C.J is the most professional travel agent I have met. She creates a unique, individual timetable for each client and she makes sure the client’s needs are met. All this she does with patience, humour and enthusiasm.

I have no hesitation in recommending Catherine James for all travelling plans, whether short or long, for business or for pleasure.

Kate Roberts

Where I've Travelled

I am positive that my strength as a Travel Manager is my ability to travel through other people’s experiences as well as my own, which keeps my knowledge current and widely informed however I am also happy to report I have a reasonably full passport!

Here are the places I have racked up so far and below the places that are on my radar for travel.

Bali, Penang, Phuket, Vietnam, Hong Kong, Singapore, Cambodia, Kuala Lumpur, Mauritius, Reunion Island

Los Angeles, San Francisco, Anaheim (Disneyland), San Diego, Seattle, Vancouver, Montreal

London, Paris, Malmo, Brussels, Dublin, Crete, Barcelona

West coast of Africa from Nairobi to Cape Town on a 2 month truck tour back in 1999.

Darwin, Sydney, Perth, Melbourne, Cairns/Port Douglas, Lorne/Byron Bay, Brisbane

Cruises: South Pacific, Alaskan Inside Passage on the HAL Westerdam

Radar: Fiji, New York, Africa again, Cuba, China and New Zealand (so close it seems rude not to!)

Services I Provide

I’m happy to provide a wide range of services to ensure your travel plans are stress-free and tailored to your needs, including:

• Helping you narrow down your wish list so we can create a personalised itinerary that meets your unique travel preferences
• Providing you with a detailed quote to help you plan and budget for your trip
• Arrange an in-home, coffee shop, or face-to-face visit if required, so you can discuss your travel plans in a relaxed and comfortable setting
• Ensuring a smooth and comfortable trip by managing all aspects of your journey, including seating, meals, bedding requests, and frequent flyer memberships
• Offering visa advice and assistance to help you navigate the sometimes complicated world of travel documentation
• Creating a comprehensive travel checklist based on our own experiences, so you can be sure you won’t forget anything important
• Providing you with electronic documents and a travel wallet, minimising paper usage while keeping all the information you need at your fingertips, and scheduling a checkup appointment two weeks before departure to ensure everything is in order and ready for a memorable travel experience.