Bourton-on-the-Water

Lower Slaughter

Stow-on-the-Wold

Broadway

Snowshill

National Trust - Snowshill Manor and Garden

Bakery on the Water

Cotswold Motoring Museum & Toy Collection

The Porch House

Leaf & Bean

Upper Slaughter

St Edward's Church

The Kings Arms

Snowshill Arms

The Frogmill

Holiday Inn Express Cheltenham Town Centre, an IHG Hotel

White Hart Inn

Cotswold Lavender

If you are planning a trip to the Cotswolds and looking to spend a day road-tripping around the best towns and villages then this is the itinerary for you! I grew up on the edge of the Cotswolds and have frequently visited the towns and villages in the Cotwolds and therefore have plenty of information to share. 

Is this right for you?
- You want to take the stress out of a planning a trip and have an itinerary planned for you
- You like to visit beautiful quaint towns and villages
- You are travelling on a budget
If you said yes to any of these then this itinerary is right for you!

Cotswold District, UK

Cotswolds, UK

Stow-on-the-Wold, UK

Broadway, UK

Bourton-on-the-Water, Cheltenham, UK

The best of the Cotswolds one day road-trip

If you're looking to plan the perfect trip to the Cotswolds — I've got you! 

My custom itineraries are a great option for people who want: 
⏰ to save time with a ready-to-go, tailor-made itinerary;
📱 a handy, mobile-friendly guide for their chosen location.

Each itinerary includes:
🔍 a custom day-by-day plan;
✍️ a custom map with detailed descriptions of each location, including opening hours, contact info, and addresses;
 a quick guide to getting around the Cotswolds.

Reminder!
Make sure to answer all the questions so I have all the relevant information to make sure your trip is personalised to you are much as possible.

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Feel free to contact me via Instagram @postcardsfromrachael or via email postcardsfromrachael@gmail.com

Travel dates (or months planning to travel):


Mention who else is traveling with you, their age and relationship to you. If you are travelling solo then put solo in the box

What's your travel style/personality? Are you a slow traveller, or do you like to hit all the tourist attractions? Are you an early riser or late night partygoer? Tell me your likes and dislikes so I can customise your trip for you.

What's your budget? If you're not sure, you can put a range. Please note: sometimes depending on the destination and season, sticking to a strict budget may be beyond my control.

What recommendations would you like? E.g. Food, accomodation, activities etc Please note, the more you select the less of each there will be

Any special requirements or food allergies? You can add any important info like disabilities, heath issues, or any dietary restrictions etc.

How will you be travelling around? Hiring a car (have your own), public transport (bus, trains)?

Is there anything or anyhere you have already been to and not looking to visit/do again?

English

Italy

Greece

Denmark

Portugal

France

Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy

York, UK

Florence, Metropolitan City of Florence, Italy

Copenhagen, Denmark

Lisbon, Portugal

Como, Province of Como, Italy

Vietnam

Rachael 

Looking for a curated list of recommendations for your upcoming trip but don't have the time to do all the research yourself?  Let me help!

I spent two months backpacking Italy and visited over 20 of the most popular destinations in Italy. I have also travel to many European cities from Copenhagen to Lisbon. I also grew up in the UK near to the Cotswolds and have visited countless times so I have plenty of tips and reccommendations. 

10 Recommendations are great for a day Trip, 20 Recs are perfect for a weekend away, and 50 Recs for a week-long trip.


Travel dates (or months planning to travel):

Mention who else is traveling with you, their age and relationship to you. 
If you are travelling solo then put solo in the box

What's your travel style/personality? 
Are you a slow traveller, or do you like to hit all the tourist attractions? Are you an early riser or late night partygoer? Tell me your likes and dislikes so I can customise your trip for you.

What's your budget? 
If you're not sure, you can put a range. Please note: sometimes depending on the destination and season, sticking to a strict budget may be beyond my control.

What recommendations would you like? E.g. Food, accomodation, activities etc
Please note, the more you select the less of each there will be

Any special requirements or food allergies?
You can add any important info like disabilities, heath issues, or any dietary restrictions etc.

As a type-A travel maximalist, I'm here to make sure you make the most of every trip! Don't worry — I'm not going to recommend you rush from place to place, but I will help ensure you plan your travel itinerary efficiently so you can see the top sights and eat the best bites on your first visit to any destination! 🗺️

As such, I specialize in first-timer consultations and 20-something female solo travel. Checking a new country off your travel bucket list and don't know where to start? For the locations I've previously visited, I pour tens of hours of research into every trip and will come equipped with all that saved knowledge plus my personal lived experience to guide your trip planning and answer any specific questions you may have! If you'd like to chat about a destination I haven't been to, I'm happy to help guide your approach when it comes to scaffolding your itinerary and researching accordingly so you can experience the best of any city! 🏙️

Looking to solo travel for the first time and scared to take the leap? I was in that same position just a year ago and can safely say this experience will forever change you for the better — so let me help you find the confidence to go! I'm happy to ease any concerns you may have and help identify a "beginner" destination for you to take your first solo trip while staying safe and making new fellow travel friends along the way! ✈️

P.S. Whenever I can't find the time to go too far away, I spend my time exploring my home state of California! Five years taking day trips around the coast with time spent living in Los Angeles and San Francisco has truly convinced me that this is the most beautiful state in the country — and I'd love to help you experience it too! If you're planning a trip to California, this is where my strongest expertise lies and I guarantee (or your money back!) I can help you plan an epic California adventure 😎. 

So what're you waiting for? Let's work together to make your travel dreams come true! ✨

Where are you planning to visit? Or, do you not have an exact destination in mind yet?

Are you a vacation or a trip person? In other words, do you envision yourself relaxing and exploring a new destination at your leisure, or are you planning to tackle this adventure with a scheduled itinerary to make sure you achieve specific outcomes? It could be a little both of both too!

What specifically can I help you with here? Are you looking for recommendations for a destination I've visited before (see my "Destinations" tag connected to my seller profile), guidance on how to plan an efficient travel-maximalist itinerary, or have questions regarding the logistics about planning a solo-female trip? Questions outside this realm are welcome as well!

Is there anything important I should know about you in advance? Do you ascribe to a particular travel style (Budget vs. Luxury, Adventure vs. Wellness, Couples vs. Family vs. Friends vs. Solo Travel, etc.)? Do you have any dietary restrictions or other important accessibility accommodations to take into account?

Los Angeles, CA, USA

Spanish

Taormina, Metropolitan City of Messina, Italy

Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland

Paris, France

Tokyo, Japan

Kyoto, Japan

Osaka, Japan

Nice, France

Monaco-Ville, Monaco

Zürich, Switzerland

Interlaken, Switzerland

Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland

London, UK

Palma, Spain

New York, NY, USA

Cefalù, PA, Italy

Dublin, Ireland

Syracuse, Free municipal consortium of Syracuse, Italy

Milan, Metropolitan City of Milan, Italy

Ibiza, Spain

DESTINATION 195

Thank you for your interest in booking a Consultation Call with me! 🙏

My speciality is London - I’ve lived here for 8+ years and thoroughly enjoy collecting, curating and sharing recommendations to help others have an amazing time in this fabulous city. And I’d love to help you too 🇬🇧

I've also travelled to nearly 50 countries and would be happy to discuss a particular destination that I’ve been to recently with you* 🌍

✨ WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT DURING AND AFTER A CALL: 
- Intro & recap of your submitted answers that you’ll complete at booking 
- Conversation about the topics you want to cover**
- Follow-up email with notes from our discussion

And if you enjoy the call and want to elevate your trip even more, check out my Custom Itinerary or Curated Recommendations service pages for more info 😊

🤍

*Recent destinations - alphabetical by country (as of March 2024)

Australia (Perth, Margaret River), Canada (Whistler, Toronto), Denmark (Copenhagen), France (Paris, French Alps, Avignon), Philippines (multiple spots), Portugal (Porto), Slovenia (multiple spots), Spain (Mallorca), Sweden (Gothenburg), Switzerland (multiple spots), UK (Cotswolds, Cornwall, Lake District, Oxfordshire)
 
** London examples:

Discuss your travel ideas, plans or itinerary; answer your questions about the city; packing recommendations etc.

** Non-London example:

If you’re considering visiting one or more of my listed destinations and want some steer and insights to help you make a decision etc. 

What destination(s) will you be travelling to (or thinking of travelling to)?

How many people will be on the trip - and who are they? (e.g., friend, partner, parent) 

What travel dates or general timing do you have in mind?

What is the purpose of this trip? / What do you want to get out of it? 

What questions or topics would you like to discuss on this call?

London is full of so many AMAZING things to do and see, so deciding how to spend your time in this incredible city can be challenging. Talk about a great problem to have, right? 😉

But that’s where I’m here to help! 🤍

I’ve been living in London for 8+ years, know the city very well, and have helped design trips here for others that tailor to what they’re looking for and save them hours or days of research.

And I’d love to do the same for you 🇬🇧

✨ HOW THIS WORKS:
- Specify the number of planned days you’d like - the entire trip or a portion 
- Answer a few questions to share your trip preferences 
- Pay 50% now and the rest after your itinerary has been delivered
- Provide feedback on the preliminary version (for Premium and Luxe only)
- Receive a private web and mobile friendly Thatch Guide, made exclusively for you, by the delivery deadline that will contain activities, food and accommodation options, and any additional items you’d need or want

Any additional revisions, rush fees, extra days planned, one-off bookings etc. that arise throughout the process can be discussed and agreed over email, and added to the total sum before the final itinerary is sent over and remaining payment is due. 

✨ BENEFITS FOR YOU:
- A great way to feel prepared for your London trip and to make the most of your time once you arrive 
- Saves you hours of research
- Tailored to match your interests, tastes and style
- Crafted by a London enthusiast who knows the city very well!

✨ WHAT PACKAGE MIGHT BE RIGHT FOR YOU: 
- Standard: great for someone who is looking for a day-by-day breakdown of key activities and is similar to what a traditional travel agent provides
-Premium: the most popular itinerary level on Thatch involving more daily detail, logistics for moving between locations and more specific hotel recommendations
-Luxe: same level of detail as Premium but involves booking hotels and restaurant reservations on your behalf

I look forward to creating some magic for you! 🌏

Are you traveling solo or in a group? And what are you / your group’s preferences (i.e., travel style, budget)

What do you already know you want and/or don’t want to do and see in London? 

What are your travel dates / general trip timing? 

French

United Kingdom

Lauren Alboini

London is full of AMAZING places to go and things to see, so it can be challenging to figure out where to start and what to prioritise 🇬🇧

And that’s where I’m here to help! 🤍

I’ve been living in London for 8+ years, know the city very well and often curate recommendations to help people have an amazing time in this fabulous city - and would love to do the same for you 😊

✨ HOW THIS WORKS:
- Select the number of recommendations you want in total (10, 25 or 40) 
- Answer a few questions to share your travel preferences - including how many recs you want per category (e.g., hotels, restaurants)
- Receive a private web and mobile friendly Thatch Guide, made exclusively for you, by the delivery deadline

✨ BENEFITS FOR YOU:
- A great way to feel prepared for a trip without the nitty-gritty details of an itinerary
- Flexibility to customise your travel plan with these recommendations in mind
- Saves you hours of research
- Tailored to match your interests and travel style
- Crafted by a London enthusiast who knows the city very well

✨ WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT: 
- Bespoke, high quality recommendations based on your preferences from categories like hotels (with booking links), restaurants, cafés, bars, museums or other indoor activities, walks, hikes and other outdoor activities 
- Additional details and insights written by me on each 
- Interactive map with pinned locations 

Important to remember: the final output will NOT be an itinerary, so you may still need to do a little legwork to make this trip more structured if you want to! 

Interested in an itinerary? Check out my Custom Itinerary service page for more information 😊

What types of recommendations are you looking for (e.g., brunch spots, dinner restaurants, hotels)?

Would you like a certain number of recommendations per type - and if so how many? (e.g., no more than 3 hotels and the rest for restaurants)

What are your travel dates / general timing?

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