Rachael Wood

Travel Specialist

House of Travel Hornby

Lovely to meet you

I understand that travel is more than just a destination; it’s a journey of discovery, relaxation, and fun! My mission is to craft a seamless and stress-free experience tailored just for you, so you can savor every moment without the hassle.

Rachael

My favourite holiday memories

Idaho

Trek through Snake River Canyon and marvel at Shoshone falls. Idaho is full of natural gems like these!
Fiji

Visit Fiji and feel the warmth of the Fijian people! You will feel like you are all a big family. Bonus is the exceptional food, crystal clear waters full of exotic fish, and the beautiful golden sand beaches.
Eastern Africa

Nothing can quite prepare you for standing meters away from a family of Silverback Gorillas, peacefully eating leaves in the shining Ugandan sun.
Japan

I had the most amazing time exploring Japan by cruise & train. We got to tick off some bucket list destinations like the Glico Running Man in Osaka, as well as visiting lesser-known destinations such as Otaru and Hakodate. Let yourself drift between retro neon lights and tranquil parks, bustling metropolitan cities and charming shrines in quiet gardens, the future of technology and art, and the past of samurai and Bushidō
Alaska

Alaska was full of incredible scenery & wildlife. Moose roaming around, bald eagles hunting for fish, and whales breaching were just a few of the wonderful things I go to see! For a once in a lifetime experience, take a helicopter ride up into the glaciers and meet the excitable dogs training for the Iditerod - an annual 1,000 mile sled-dog race starting in Alaska and ending in Nome.

What made the trip the most memorable were the Alaskan people - creative, friendly, and passionate. They have so many stories to tell and are eager to share with their visitors.
Hokkaido Japan

Snowboarding in the famous JAPOW was a life-changing experience. Hokkaido mountains are unbeatable and the views are absolutely stunning. Wake up for bluebird days and knee-deep powder, and wind down with some hot ramen and a soak in the onsen.

Creating better holidays

Whatever your travel dreams, I will work with you to create the best holiday possible. The holidays I specialise in include:

18yr-30 Something Travel
Skiing
Adventure
Coach Touring
Small Ship Cruising
Expedition Cruising
Ocean Cruising
River Cruising
Family Travel
Group Travel
Luxury Travel
Road Trips
Safaris
Solo Travel
Train Journeys

My travel passions

Ski & Snowboarding - I love winter, the snow, and I taught children to ski in Japan while snowboarding on my days off! I've also boarded at Pomerelle in Idaho and look forward to many more. Combine the incredible mountains with some Après-ski and you've got an unforgettable holiday.

Japan - I lived in Hokkaido for 4 months and have so much love for this country. The food, the culture, the architecture, nature, and people. I get truly excited when someone walks in to House of Travel Hornby and mentions they want to go to Japan. I'm also a bit of an anime nerd so can tell you the best spots to go if you love anime!

Cruise- Cruising is such an awesome way to see the world. Unpack once, stop in the most unique towns & cities, and pamper yourself along the way! It's becoming one of the best ways to get value for your money while travelling, with your meals all being included, and options to add drinks, shore excursions, and spa packages too.

Some of the destinations I have explored

AFRICA: Kenya | Uganda/Rwanda
ASIA: Japan | Korea
AUSTRALIA: Gold Coast | Sydney, New South Wales
NORTH AMERICA: USA
SOUTH PACIFIC: Fiji | Samoa

What my customers have to say

From the time I called to pop in and visit, to 20 minutes later in the office to meet Rachael, and 30 minutes after that, my holiday was booked. I couldn't be happier and am now very much looking forward to our holiday in Fiji. Thank you Rachael, we look forward to working with you for our big trip next year!

Scott
Rachael has helped us before with our travels and met all of our expectations and more... her friendly manner and patience was why we have come back to her to plan our next holiday next year ...

Janice
Rachael was very attentive and genuinely interested in my holiday. She supported me as I was a bit anxious about going alone. She was very encouraging and took care of all the details.

Christine
Rachael Wood did so much more than just give me an itinerary. She looked at different options at different price points but always kept in mind what I was trying to achieve. When I requested changes to what I had already advised Rachael looked into these and came back with options without any complaint or frustration. Rachael's customer service skills are exemplary.

Brandon
Rachael is a good listener and gave us great suggestions about what we could do on our trip and where we could stay. She is very friendly, efficient and nothing seemed a problem.

Maureen
We immediately felt welcome and comfortable with Rachael. She made us feel at ease with booking our very first big trip. She treated us with kindness. Our questions were answered and her service was excellent. We will definitely love to work with Rachael for all out future travel plans.

Arista