PETERBOROUGH, UK. June 26, 2026 – Luxury travel specialist Helen Bettles is getting ready to unveil her new online boutique travel consultancy, offering customised travel planning backed by more than three decades of worldwide professional knowledge and personal travel experience.
Search The World With Helen will officially launch on July 1, providing personalised travel planning for clients seeking everything from UK escapes and international holidays to luxury rail adventures and exclusive yacht experiences.
Bettles says the consultancy has been created to meet increasing demand for highly personalised travel planning, with more travellers looking for expert advice and carefully tailored itineraries instead of standard holiday packages.
The business is built around Bettles’ extensive international background, having lived and worked in several countries throughout the past 30 years.
Her career has included real estate in Florida, extended periods living in China and the Caribbean, as well as contributing to the design of a private yacht in Taiwan. She says these experiences, combined with extensive global travel, have given her valuable insight into luxury destinations and premium travel planning.
According to Bettles, the consultancy has been designed to offer clients a more personal and adaptable alternative to traditional travel agencies.
“I am here to create travel experiences based entirely around each client’s individual goals,” she said. “Clients can arrange consultations directly with me or get in touch online using whichever method suits them best.
“This project has taken almost a year to develop because I wanted every aspect of the service to reflect the level of personal attention today’s luxury travellers expect.”
The consultancy will operate primarily online, allowing clients to connect through video consultations, digital appointments and social media.
Search The World With Helen aims to combine practical travel planning with destination knowledge gained through first-hand international experience.
Services will include luxury city breaks, countryside retreats, long-haul holidays and specialist travel options such as yacht charters and luxury rail journeys, including the Orient Express.
Bettles believes interest in bespoke luxury travel has continued to grow as travellers increasingly prioritise flexibility, expert guidance and customised itineraries.
Industry analysts have observed that premium travellers are placing greater value on personalised planning, direct communication and carefully curated travel experiences.
Bettles said developing lasting client relationships will be central to the business.
“I love helping people discover the world in ways that are personal and memorable,” she said. “Having travelled extensively myself, I understand how important it is for every journey to match each client’s interests, comfort and expectations.”
The company’s website, www.searchtheworldwithhelen.com, is scheduled to launch on July 1, with consultations and enquiries opening immediately.
Alongside the website, the consultancy will maintain active Instagram and Facebook channels to engage with clients and share travel inspiration.
Looking ahead, Bettles says the long-term vision is to build a respected boutique travel consultancy recognised for personalised service, international expertise and strong client relationships.
