Many thanks for taking the time to visit my webpage.
My name is Andy Gilhooly and I am an Independent Travel Counsellor based in Portobello, Edinburgh.
Sydney, Johanesburg, Marrakech, Essaouira, Mauritius, Auckland, Bangkok, Dubai, Haiti, Kuala Lumpur, Jamaica, Mexico, Los Angeles, Barcelona, Budapest, Lanzarote, Majorca, Porto, Charleroi, Tenerife, Tel Aviv, Valetta, Dusseldorf, Amsterdam, Zeist, Chicago, New York, Cape Town,Hong Kong, Las Vegas, Nassau, St.Thomas, St. Maartin, Prague, Stockholm, Oslo, Turku, Copenhagen, Mumbai, Delhi, Pretoria, Orlando, Fort Myers Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Key West, Bratislava, Rijeka, Dublin, Belfast, Cairo, Venice, Memphis, Sofia, Dominican Republic, Koh Samui and Varna.
I am absolutely passionate about travel and as you can see I have visited many destinations worldwide. I have also been organising travel for small and large groups for over 30 years.
Whatever your enquiry please be assured that you will receive 100% commitment and assistance at any time of the day.
I have arranged worldwide travel for many people and specialise in Florida, USA. I promise you the highest level of personal service and would be delighted to assist with your travel plans. Accessible Travel is also a speciality so please get in touch as you will receive everything required.
Travel Counsellors are the only Travel Agency to be awarded the Queens Award for Enterprise and have been voted "Best Travel Agency" by readers of The Guardian and The Observer newspapers, 4 out of the last 5 years.
Your money is 100% safe and is protected financially by ATOL and the unique Travel Counsellors Financial Trust, giving you total peace of mind. No other Travel Agency offers you this full protection.
Your enquiry will be treated as if it is my own holiday. As I say "Miles to Travel, Many or Few, I'll go that extra one just for you."
My customer stories
Sent by Maria Campbell
EDINBURGH 16/09/2025
From beginning to end this whole experience with Andy has been a joy. Nothing is too much bother and we value his advice. He answers all correspondence promptly, in a friendly, professional manner. Highly recommended
Sent by Kevin Kneeshaw
EDINBURGH 05/08/2025
I’ve been booking my holidays with Andy Gilhooly since he first started, and I’ve never been anything but impressed. He always takes the time to understand what you’re looking for and consistently finds breaks that suit your needs perfectly. His attention to detail and personal approach make the whole process effortless. I’ve had no hesitation recommending Andy to friends and family and they’ve all had the same great experience.
Sent by Andy Slater
Hereford 09/07/2025
Andy provided an extremely swift and accurate response to our requirements for our holiday. Plus when we then changed one of the criteria the rapid response was spot on, exactly what we were after. Saved us many days, weeks searching the net for a solution.
Sent by Georina Cardno
EDINBURGH 02/07/2025
Andy is very helpful and puts together a superb package. I would not hesitate to recommend him to friends and family.
Sent by Tony Haskell
Hereford 25/04/2025
Andy has been nothing short of exemplary throughout this process. His attention to detail and timely action of questions / queries is most impressive.
Sent by Lynn Boag
EDINBURGH 25/04/2025
We have booked several trips through Andy Gilhooly and cannot fault his knowledge or attention to detail. Would recommend anyone in booking their holiday through him
Sent by Lynne Darling
EDINBURGH 21/04/2025
Excellent friendly service and organises your holiday itinerary so quickly. Really goes above and beyond to meet and exceed your holiday dreams
Sent by Fiona OKeeffe
EDINBURGH 15/04/2025
I love the personal touch that Andy provides and he's always available even when he's not ! Thanks Andy
Sent by Grant Emma
Melbourne, Australia 14/04/2025
Andy is always very responsive and accomodating, the service he provides is way more than 5 stars.
Sent by Alexander Baptie
North Berwick 19/03/2025
A very helpful’Travel Counsellor’, who is easy to communicate with and follows instructions. Andy, establishes needs and works hard to meet these. I have no hesitation in recommending Andy to anyone who is planning a holiday.
Sent by Graham Weeden
Manchester 08/03/2025
Andy is always willing to advise, quote, adapt. All our holidays through him have been great. On our recommendation he has organised trips for our family and friends.
Sent by Julie-Anne Tallon
Birmingham 27/02/2025
Andy was great. Helpful and flexible.
Sent by Susan McKenna
Edinburgh 25/02/2025
A great service from Andy. Swift to respond to our request and to answer questions. Super efficient around the booking process.
Sent by Ankita Dahal
Glasgow 22/02/2025
Andy has been booking my holidays for a few years and honestly I wouldn’t go anywhere else. He has the best advice and no matter how many questions you have Andy will have many answers and options for you - always makes booking holidays so easy. Couldn’t recommend Andy more. The best !!
Sent by Fraser Jervis
Edinburgh 26/10/2024
Nothing is any trouble for Andy. Outstanding service every time and he consistently goes above and beyond to ensure your needs are not only met but exceeded. First class in every way.
Sent by Mandy Boyd
Edinburgh 19/10/2024
Andy is always very helpful with all my queries. Thank you again for providing such a fantastic service, we wouldn’t book our holidays anywhere else
Sent by Helen Williams
Liverpool 28/09/2024
I’m more than happy to recommend Andy to family and friends. His service for us was excellent. I’ve already told my daughter about how helpful Andy has been finding a holiday that met our needs at a good price.
Sent by Kevin Kneeshaw
Edinburgh 17/09/2024
"I've relied on Andy for all my overseas holidays, and the level of personal service he provides is truly exceptional. He takes the time to listen to your holiday preferences and expertly matches them with the perfect options. Any adjustments or extra services you need, he's always available and happy to assist. You can genuinely sense that he enjoys planning your holiday just as much as you enjoy experiencing it. Outstanding personal service!"
Sent by Ian Mitchinson
Livingston 19/08/2024
Andy understands what we want from our trips and our requirements and gets things organised to suit us. He is friendly and courteous and makes getting trips organised, really easy.
Sent by Mrs Patricia
Henderson 22/07/2024
Andy covered everything from start to finish when booking our holiday! Nothing was too much trouble! Outstanding service!
Sent by Sharon Buckley
Liverpool 16/07/2024
Andy is very knowledgeable and has great insight to the travel business. He always responds to any queries or requests in a timely manner and privides a warm , friendly and professional service. I will continue to recommend him to friends and colleagues
Sent by Alessandra Gori
Edinburgh 28/06/2024
Andy is always very helpful, quick in coming back with answers and the right quotes. He is very courteous and has a sense of humour. The best thing, though, is that he tries his best to do the best for you!
Sent by Joan Turner
Edinburgh 20/06/2024
Andy, is the best, nothing is a problem to him and he will arrange every aspect of your holiday.
Sent by Mark Tiffin
Edinburgh 04/06/2024
Andy has booked multiple flights for me, often with difficult requests. He has great communication & goes the extra miles finding recommendations from his colleagues with local knowledge of the destinations.
Sent by Frank Smith
Edinburgh 03/06/2024
We always use Andy for our main holiday. He responds quickly to all questions and offers helpful advice. Would definately recommend him to others.
Sent by Dawn Blurton
Edinburgh 11/03/2024
Absolutely delighted with the service we got from Andy. Would definitely recommend my friends and family to book their holidays with Andy,we certainly will. Thanks again Andy x
Sent by Robert Bell
Edinburgh 07/03/2024
Have used Andy for several holidays and he has always gone above and beyond. A real pleasure to deal with and the only Travel Agent I would consider.
Sent by Neil Elder
Broxburn 28/01/2024
Andy was very knowledgeable and was able to help us plan our holiday to America to celebrate my special birthday. Have recommended him to several of my friends and will definitely book more holidays with him.
Sent by Fraser Jervis
Dalkeith 23/01/2024
As far as I am concerned Andy has provided the best travel service I have had the pleasure of using. As someone who has travelled all over the world using many different agencies that is the highest compliment I can give. I will continue to use Andy and recommend him to friends and family.
Sent by Arron Gilhooly
Edinburgh 12/01/2024
Amazing service. Would highly recommend. Andy was on hand to help with any problem or issue that came up. His world knowledge and recommendations made the holiday. Will definitely be using the service again.
Sent by Alexander Morrison
PENICUIK 12/01/2024
Always goes that extra mile to get what client wants. Regardless of how many times I ask for changes. Nothing seems to much trouble for Andy.
Sent by Annetta Phillip
Edinburgh 24/11/2023
Wouldn’t travel anywhere without travel counsellor Andy Gilhooly. Have peace of mind if anything goes wrong he will sort it
Sent by Sarah Mauritzen
Portobello 01/11/2023
Andy as always is professional, efficient, very good to communicate with and goes over and above the call of duty to help book your trip. Fantastic!
Sent by Stephen Neilson
Broxburn 30/10/2023
Andy was very understanding regarding us confirming leave dates. He provided great information in relation to park tickets etc. Reassured us when we had concerns around flight seats. A new way for us to book a holiday. We realise Andy has the experience & expertise to provide this amazing holiday.
Sent by Derek Thomson
Edinburgh 12/10/2023
I was pretty vague as to what I wanted in respect of a holiday but Andy managed to get me options and costs. I asked for some slight amendments and nothing seemed to be an issue. Andy was very easy to deal with and we're now looking forward to the holiday.
Sent by Barbara Hulme
Huntingdon 17/09/2023
Recommended by my daughter & after booking my holidays with travelcounsellors would have no hesitation in recommending them to all family and friends also. Absolutely delighted with the help in organising our holidays.
Sent by Lynn Bertram
Penicuik 25/08/2023
Andy is so patient and extremely helpful and accommodating. Have recommended to various friends.
Sent by Mark Tiffin
Edinburgh 25/08/2023
Andy accommodated a not so conventional request with ease. Booking a very specific travel itinerary. - Andy's communication is great, he is very responsive. - I am a first time customer of Andy's and will be using him for all my travel arrangements in the future.
Sent by Fraser Bertram
Livingston 08/08/2023
Andy makes the experience of organising a holiday so easy and pain-free. He provides great support before, during and after holidays. Great job Andy!
Sent by Paul Robinson
Edinburgh 17/07/2023
Would definitely use this service again, booking this holiday was effortless Andy took all the stress away and advised when needed , most importantly a very affordable payment plan that made things easier.
Sent by Alan Thorburn
Edinburgh 15/07/2023
Ask for a price and information with regards to a future trip. Came back straight away with options and answered any queries I had. Got the right holiday for a the right price and booked it. Nice and simple!!
Sent by Andrea Mosedale
Warrington 14/07/2023
Excellent service and support from Andy who has packaged us the perfect Thailand multi stop holiday. He was super helpful and patient with our many amendments. Thankyou Andy, you are a star!!
Sent by Morag Brown
Edinburgh 06/07/2023
I would definitely recommend Andy. Despite me changing my mind on arrangements, accommodation etc on several occasions, Andy was brilliant. He made suggestions and found out information for us really quickly. Completely stress free experience. Thank you Andy.
Sent by Alison Glover
Edinburgh 15/06/2023
Once again Andy found the perfect holiday for us. He as been as always, friendly, prompt with responses and patient while we deliberated over our decisions. Many thanks for your help.
Sent by Rajinder Singh
Edinburgh 02/06/2023
Andy and the team where spot on in sorting out all our requirements for the trip
Sent by Christine Wilson
Hull 22/05/2023
Andy is incredibly speedy in answering emails, his research to provide alternatives and suggestions is excellent, and his commitment to providing an outstanding holiday experience is second to none. I recommend him to everyone I can!
Sent by Georgina Cardno
Edinburgh 19/05/2023
I would be very happy to recommend Travel Counsellor Andy Gilhooly to family and friends, great service, we are delighted with holiday package. We will definitely contact Andy to arrange future flights and holidays.
Sent by Lynne Henderson
Port Seton 19/05/2023
I have been using Andy for over 3 years now and I cannot recommend him enough. Very professional and friendly. He knows his stuff!
Sent by Fraser Jervis
Dalkeith 13/05/2023
Anytime I have booked a holiday through Andy Gilhooly the service has been outstanding. His attention to detail in terms of me and my wife’s wishes have been first class. I wouldn’t use anyone else.
Sent by Annetta Phillip
Edinburgh 01/05/2023
Best travel agent I have ever used. He’s a keeper!
Sent by Lorraine Farmer
West Lothian 29/03/2023
Andy is always so helpful when I ask to book anything and he is so patient with all my daft questions. Would highly recommend
Sent by Jason Smith
Newcastle 29/03/2023
Andy is fantastically accommodating and flexible. I would have no hesitation in recommending his services and those of Travel Counsellors
Sent by Martin Graves
Redditch 28/03/2023
We use Travel Counsellors for our corporate travel and accommodation requirements. As a small company they allow us to focus on the important matters when they take care of the searching and booking of everything, We have now used them for about 4 years and they have managed to deal with some last minute changes and obstacles in some cases. Excellent service with a quick time turn around.
Sent by Renee Turner
Inveresk 24/03/2023
Andy is always incredibly helpful. Nothing is too much for him. He’s helped me a lot and it’s great to know you’ve got someone to reach out to if anything goes wrong. I find Andy super friendly, efficient and really good at his job
Sent by Iain Fairbairn
Edinburgh 18/02/2023
Excellent quick and efficient service and came up with a great travel plan that we hadn’t considered.
Sent by Iain Fairbairn
Edinburgh 18/02/2023
Excellent quick and efficient service and came up with a great travel plan that we hadn’t considered.
Sent by Gillian McNaughton
Edinburgh 18/02/2023
You made it very easy for us to book our holiday drawing on your expertise. We have never travelled to this area and didn’t know where to start. We trusted your judgement and you listened to what we wanted giving us choices. Would definitely use your services again
Sent by Pauline Robertson
Edinburgh 10/02/2023
Great friendly service. Responds very quickly with great deals
Sent by Fiona OKeeffe
Edinburgh 08/02/2023
Its not the 1st time that I've booked a holiday with Andy, excellent service takes away all the hassle of me booking ! Big thanks
Sent by Carol McDonald
Edinburgh 04/02/2023
I found Andy very helpful and he found us a fantastic holiday at a great price
Sent by Emma Grant
Melbourne, Australia. 30/01/2023
Andy is awesome. So prompt and always accommodates all my requests and questions!
Sent by Janet Fenton
Edinburgh 26/01/2023
Always prompt and efficient. Wouldn’t go anywhere else
Sent by Kevin Kneeshaw
Edinburgh 26/01/2023
Great service with an eye for detail and what you want from your Holiday. Have used Andy for holidays and flights only and have never been disappointed. He makes you feel as if you are the only one he is dealing with.
Sent by Keith Mackay
Edinburgh 25/01/2023
Excellent service yet again from Andy.
Sent by Kevin Kneeshaw
Edinburgh 21/01/2023
Great service with an eye for detail and what you want from your Holiday. Have used Andy for holidays and flights only and have never been disappointed. He makes you feel as if you are the only one he is dealing with.
Sent by Saroj Tiwari
Edinburgh 13/01/2023
Very helpful, friendly & knowledgeable. Highly recommend
Sent by Nicola Bonham
London 03/01/2023
I will certainly be recommending Andy’s services as a travel counsellor. Very quick to come back you, listens to what you want and even helps suggests things you didn’t think about.
Sent by Lorraine Mackenzie
Edinburgh 07/12/2022
Amazing knowledge with fast and efficient booking service every single time.
Sent by Norma Ritchie
Perth 06/12/2022
Very helpful, efficient and great response times.
Sent by Colin Dalrymple
Edinburgh 05/12/2022
So easy and reliable suggestions for great holidays. Well done Andy!
Sent by Mark Patterson
Musselburgh 01/12/2022
Great speedy service from Andy and very professional at getting everything organised for us, will definitely recommend.
Sent by Alistair Buckley
Lathom 26/11/2022
Andy is superb, always on hand to answer any request or query, very knowledgeable about the places we would like to visit. Once underway his communications are second to none, as we feel its important to make sure our holiday is right, and thats Andys promise too. Keep it up. Many thanks Alistair
Sent by Craig Sandbach
Linlithgow 24/11/2022
Great help, knowledgeable and best price and package available! Highly recommend
Sent by Sandra Gaff
Edinburgh 21/11/2022
Excellent service. Andy responded to my request very quickly and secured a fabulous hotel with my requirements. Will definitely recommend and use Travel Counsellors again. Thank you
Sent by Garry Douglas
Hawick 17/11/2022
Andy is a wizard and always has the personal touch. He takes the stress away from holidays
Sent by Saffron Lowrie
London 02/10/2022
We keep coming back to you because we love the service, eye to detail and nothing is too much . I would recommend you to all our friends.
Sent by Lisa Robin
Edinburgh 09/09/2022
My parents and my wider family have all had a glowing recommendation from me, so I hope that the next time they book anything they will come to you! Thanks so much Andy.
Sent by Nicholas Dempsey
Nairobi 07/09/2022
Andy was excellent throughout the whole process, we will definitely use him again and will be recommending him to friends and family
Sent by Sara McBean
Edinburgh 30/08/2022
We have been so impressed by the responsiveness and care offered by Travel Counsellors, not only for ourselves where response has been immediate, but also to our extended family over the years. We cannot recommend them highly enough.
Sent by Peter McGrath
Edinburgh 21/08/2022
Andy has completely understood the brief and was able to come back to me with a range of options and in good time. He has shown great customer service by keeping in touch, remaining patient and offering good advice around the plans. I feel we are in good hands. Thanks Andy. Greatly appreciated.
Sent by Ian Mitchinson
Livingston 03/08/2022
Andy has been very (as always) polite helpful and friendly. He has managed to deal with issues from Crystal to get us a great deal and ensure all of the groups needs are met.. He is very prompt replying to messages and dealing, professionally and efficiently with all of our enquiries.
Sent by Devin Scobie
Edinburgh 27/07/2022
Outstanding personal service which always delivers what we need and on budget. Delighted repeat client over many years.
Sent by Rita Muirhead
Edinburgh 21/07/2022
I have books many holidays through Andy Gilhooly and he has always looked after us well. I’ve already recommended Andy to friends and family who have also booked holidays with him.
Sent by Fraser Jervis
Dalkeith 18/07/2022
Anytime Andy organises a holiday for me, my wife and friends, the service we receive is first class.
Sent by Conner Wilson
Penicuik 11/07/2022
When booking with Andy there was no confusion or stress. He kept me informed on every step of the booking. He also kept me updated on how and when the best times are/were to get insurance and Visas. Again, thank you Andy!!!
Sent by Stuart Paterson
Edinburgh 30/06/2022
The service was over and above any other travel service I have used. Very personal and friendly.
Sent by Sharon Buckley
Liverpool 20/06/2022
Andy is very knowledgeable about the travel industry and world wide destinations so his recommendations are always spot on. Andy always provides first class service and deals with any queries or problems promptly. I always uses Andy when booking my holidays and have no reservations about recommending him to friends and family
Sent by Amanda Grigg
Eskbank 10/05/2022
Great service from Andy. He was very knowledgable about our destination and came back to me when he said he would. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Andy
Sent by Christine Wilson
Hull 18/04/2022
Andy is just so great at enabling us to book and have the best holiday experience. He responds to emails really quickly, offers so much advice and enables choice in making decisions that make holidays just amazing. Would never book a holiday any other way!
Sent by Allen Whitehead
Hull 14/04/2022
Very friendly service with quick replies to any queries.
Sent by Alessandra Gori
Edinburgh 29/03/2022
Andy is very helpful, reliable and is always knowledgeable and with a good sense of humour besides!
Sent by Caroline Roberts
Edinburgh 28/03/2022
Always a great service and price. Highly recommend
Sent by Abby Clarke
Penicuik 26/03/2022
Andy made booking our holiday stressless and was really helpful with adding everything we needed on to the app. 10/10 Will definitely be using his service again.
Sent by Isla Sutherland
Edinburgh 22/03/2022
Andy was very helpful with all our requests and was able to change our itinerary to suit what we wanted out of our holiday.
Sent by Shaun Kelley
Edinburgh 21/03/2022
Andy offers a first class service and is always very quick to respond to any queries you may have.
Sent by Brian MacAulay
Edinburgh 08/03/2022
Andy was brilliant, Gave him a call , Told him our requirements and budget , He said will get onto it and call you back, The same day he got back to us , with everything in place that we wanted, So we booked there and then.
Sent by Emma Grant
Melbourne, Australia. 04/03/2022
Andy is always awesome. So prompt and so efficient. Saves me both time and money. Cannot recommend enough.
Sent by Matthew Armstrong
North Berwick 01/03/2022
Andy offers a fabulous service, good on price, fast to reply, personally tailored, with real travel insight. Simply Wonderful!
Sent by Sitara Keppie
Edinburgh 16/02/2022
Andy is beyond obliging. Friendly, professional and totally takes the pain out of organising travel.
Sent by Laura Comerford
Edinburgh 13/02/2022
Fast and efficient service Andy kept in touch and was quick to respond to any questions we had. I have used travel counsellors before and would definitely use them again
Sent by Darren Kidd
Edinburgh 13/02/2022
Great service from the moment I make holiday request to the moment I arrived back home thanks Andy you were brilliant
Sent by Catriona Brydon
Edinburgh 10/02/2022
Andy has always been extremely helpful and nothing seems to be too much trouble for him.
Sent by Jason Burden
Wallyford 02/02/2022
Andy made sure the whole process was seamless from start to finish. Went above and beyond to make sure we got the holiday that we wanted. I would definitely use Andy again for our next holiday.
Sent by Zoe McKenna
Musselburgh 31/01/2022
Andy is always really quick to respond, understands exactly what we are looking for and finds us the best options available, we always receive amazing service.
Sent by Khima Gautam
Edinburgh 23/01/2022
Absolute pleasure to work with and made the process so much simpler for me.
Sent by Janet Flockhart
Newtongrange 20/01/2022
Very good service , and keep me up to date as what to do next
Sent by Barbara Fairbairn
Newtongrange 20/01/2022
Just so good to speak to the same person . Also they take all your requests into consideration when arranging your holiday.
Sent by Andrew May
Edinburgh 12/01/2022
Thoroughly accommodating. New variables came into play during the booking; not an issue, not a panic, they were factored in and dealt with easily. Tremendous!
Sent by Steven Ramsay
Edinburgh 12/01/2022
First class service from initial contact to providing policy.
Sent by Gordon Courtney
Edinburgh 28/12/2021
Top class service, Andy was a pleasure to deal with Wouldn’t use anyone else
Sent by Susan Cullen
Edinburgh 24/11/2021
Great service, as always. Wouldn't book through anyone else now
Sent by Lorraine Farmer
Edinburgh 15/11/2021
Andy has been very patient with me and my stress levels booking America. Wouldn't use anyone else .thank you Andy x
Sent by Martin Rowe
DUNFERMLINE 27/10/2021
Excellent service. Reliable and most helpful.
Sent by Fraser Bertram
Edinburgh 21/10/2021
Brilliant, easy, simple experience! Shall be using Andy again for definite
Sent by Norma Hastie
LIVINGSTON 08/10/2021
Fantastic service, friendly, helpful and knowledgeable
Sent by Jodie Smith
Hull 05/10/2021
Andy Gilhooly is fantastic and always books a great holiday
Sent by Laura Thinn
EDINBURGH 29/09/2021
I have used Andy before and would use again - quick responses and looks after customers needs
Sent by David Sinclair
Livingston 20/09/2021
An awesome service and no pressure sales like I experienced elsewhere. We even got a thank you card hand written from Andy thanking us for our business. it’s these little things that make the difference.
Sent by Paul Graham
Edinburgh 08/09/2021
Very quick and efficient service, nothing was a problem even with constant changes we were having to make due to the current climate. A pleasure to deal with
Sent by Alessandra Gori
Edinburgh 07/09/2021
Andy is always able to handle any query and solve any problem, politely and efficiently. I think of him as a travel guardian angel!
Sent by Brian MacAulay
South Queensferry 06/09/2021
Andy was great, I spoke with him on the Sunday gave him our requirements, He called me back the next morning with all the details of what he had found for us , He then made it an easy process to take our booking to fruition
Sent by Greg Plummer
PRESTON 30/08/2021
One quick call and a few mins later Andy had everything booked taking away all the hassle and stresses with the added security of payment protection.
Sent by Holly Denholm
Tranent 21/08/2021
Quickest most organised hen do ever booked thanks to Andy
Sent by Ali McLean
Edinburgh 17/08/2021
Always quick to reply to any queries and he has been very helpful with regards re-organising itinerary’s due to COVID.
Sent by Elizabeth Macnaughton
Edinburgh 29/07/2021
Andy has been great! We have had to re-book a few times due to the Covid pandemic, and he has been very accommodating, offering good advice and getting us a great deal. We have used him before and everything ran so smoothly with great communication and advice along the way, that is why we came back and would recommend to anyone wanting a hassle free travel package experience at a great price.
Sent by Arlene Davie
Edinburgh 10/07/2021
Andy has been amazing. Nothing is too much trouble and always gets back to us super quick and has kept us updated every step of the way. We always booked our holidays ourselves but not now or in the future.
Sent by Christine Wilson
Scunthorpe 06/07/2021
Andy always offers a huge amount of support when booking a trip - from options across price ranges, to recommendations around locations. Nothing is ever too much trouble from him, and throughout the Covid period he has been so incredibly flexible and supportive. He makes booking holidays a joy!
Sent by Christopher Dann
Kuala Lumpur 24/06/2021
Great service as always from Andy, needed urgent help and he managed to book all flights for the family within 1hr.
Sent by Hilary Morgan
Glasgow 16/06/2021
Andy is wonderful to deal with and I would highly recommend him.
Sent by Zoe McKenna
Edinburgh 25/05/2021
Andy is very efficient and helpful. We always get exactly what we need when booking with him for the best prices and good recommendations.
Sent by Sharon Buckley
Liverpool 05/04/2020
Fantastic service Andy always goes above and beyond to ensure every detail of your holiday is just right. Would only ever book a holiday through Andy and travel counsellors
Sent by Carol Travers
Motherwell 23/03/2020
I found Andy to be more than helpful in a very stressful time just now and he communicated and reassured and helped every step of the way
Sent by Fredrick Bargh
Edinburgh 05/03/2020
Compared with previous unprofessional experiences with well known travel agents, Andy has made booking a cruise holiday a pleasure with all aspects dealt with. Hopefully more holidays to follow.
Sent by Lisa Bray
Birmingham 28/02/2020
Andy is so patient & helpful he’s the ultimate professional & is an absolute credit to your brand, no silly question goes unanswered & such quick responses Can’t thank him enough for all he does to make our experience hassle free
Sent by Philip Robertson
Edinburgh 26/02/2020
Great experience from start to finish very good service
Sent by Susan Cullen
Port Seton 16/02/2020
Always quick to come back with quotes. Very helpful even when you're away in holiday
Sent by Alison Barkley
Liverpool 10/02/2020
Andy was very swift to respond to my queries and offered various options when planning our trip. All the prices quoted couldn’t be matched/beaten. We would definitely recommend and will use his services again in the future!
Sent by David McDonald
Edinburgh 07/02/2020
Always very helpful and extremely knowledgeable about the best deals available. Would have no hesitation in recommending this service to friends.
Sent by Mark Henderson
Pathead 07/02/2020
Andy always gets us a good deal and every holiday that we've booked with him we've enjoyed. It's always well organised and I'd not hesitate to recommend him to others.
Sent by Mandy Boyd
Musselburgh 05/02/2020
Its so easy booking a holiday, great service and very friendly. I will always book my holidays through Andy & Rachel
Sent by Etienne La
Edinburgh 04/02/2020
Extremely helpful in finding the best deals, and fast response time. Would happily use your services again and recommend to others.
Sent by Gert Prandstatter
Edinburgh 27/01/2020
Andy makes it really easy.
Sent by Alan Woolaston
London 23/01/2020
An excellent service taking out all the stresses of having to sort things out myself. A bespoke service
Sent by Colin Hewitt
MUSSELBURGH 21/01/2020
Its the little things that I appreciate the most - luggage tags completed, a drinks or food package on the flight or being checked in. TC is not always the cheapest, but is always competitive and Andy is always available as a central point of contact, rather than a call centre with information stored on computer, to which they all refer.
Sent by Catriona Brydon
Edinburgh 17/01/2020
The service is excellent. This is the second time I have used andy and he always replies promptly and follows the brief he is given
Sent by Margaret McPherson
Edinburgh 15/01/2020
Nothing too much bother. All questions answered very swiftly. Really looking forward to my holiday!
Sent by Lynne Ramsay
Edinburgh 10/01/2020
Fantastic service. Very friendly, professional, caring and compassionate. Great to know Andy is there to help even when I am on Holiday. Thank you for your help and support.
Sent by David Thomson
Edinburgh 07/01/2020
Excellent service and fast quote at a price lower than expected.
Sent by Keith Fairbairn
Edinburgh 06/12/2019
Brilliant service, answered questions in detail and very promptly. Very reassuring. Will definitely use again and would recommend.
Sent by Scott Youngson
Thurso 03/12/2019
Can't thank Andy enough, nothing is too much trouble, even at 5am in Florida! Fast efficient service....highly recommended. Thanks Andy
Sent by Annette Williams
Faro 11/11/2019
Andy has been friendly and efficient whilst booking our holiday to Cuba. Many thanks Annette
Sent by Elizabeth Struthers
Edinburgh 11/11/2019
Andy, Is very efficient and replys to your email instantly and keeps you up to date with all information sourced re holiday.
Sent by Ian Brown
Dunfermline 29/10/2019
First class friendly service and an excellent deal on a holiday.
Sent by Dawn Paterson
Edinburgh 19/10/2019
Trustworthy and reliable. Recommend to everyone I know.
Sent by Allan Binks
Stockport 16/10/2019
Fantastic service and unbeatable organisation and knowledge. Andy has organised us some fantastic trips where we've ended up in places we would never gave found on our own. Can't recommend his services highly enough.
Sent by Robert Burton
Fife 15/10/2019
The care and attention to detail we get from Andy is always great!
Sent by Jane Hope
Edinburgh 03/10/2019
After the Thomas Cook collapse, Andy managed to rearrange our holiday to Orlando for 9 people within about an hour of me contacting him. He got us the same accommodation and good flight times at a reasonable price when no-one else was able to do that. If I hadn't been given Andy's details from a friend, I am sure we would not be going to Orlando as we had less than 3 weeks to rearrange the holiday and the flights we were being quoted by other agents had ridiculous prices and timings. In fact Travel Republic - who we originally booked with more or less - said it couldn't be done and they just wanted to get me off the phone and give me a refund. Andy has arranged absolutely everything for us, he always replies to e-mails quickly and and it is reassuring to know that if we have any problems on holiday we will be able to get it touch with him for advice.
Sent by Alison Rhind
London 18/09/2019
Great friendly personal service. Couldn’t have been easier.
Sent by Brian Sutherland
Edinburgh 16/09/2019
Andy Gilhooly provided a first class service. Not only meeting all of our holiday requirements, but exceeding the expected level of advice and guidance provided prior to booking confirmation.
Sent by Gayle Allsop
Edinburgh 13/09/2019
First class service. Such a personal touch and nothing was too much to ask! Would highly recommend ! Thank you so much!
Sent by Roy Sinclair
Southport 13/09/2019
A personal style and level of service that is fantastic. Always contactable and reliable.
Sent by Moira Anderson
Lauder 05/09/2019
Extremely helpful.
Sent by Lisa Bray
Birmingham 01/09/2019
Andy was so patient with all our demands & changes was super helpful & supportive really made everything easy, thank you
Sent by David Swift
Birmingham 28/08/2019
A reliable & professional service, that offers reassurance, builds trust & confidence and will deliver.
Sent by Matthew Armstrong
North Berwick 19/08/2019
I can’t rate Andy Gilhooly high enough and recommend him to friends, family and strangers! Totally fabulous for trips big or small.
Sent by Charlene Jack
Kirkcaldy 16/08/2019
Andy was great, made booking a holiday very easy
Sent by Lynn Harris
Glasgow 15/08/2019
Amazing service as always
Sent by Kevin Kneeshaw
Edinburgh 14/08/2019
Have used Andy for some years now and have full trust that he will provide me with the perfect holiday I am looking for. His customer service from start of the process until you touch down on your return is first class. He has built up a team that follows his philosophy ensuring that the service remains top class. I have recommended him to friends and family and have never received negative feedback.
Sent by Alessandra Gori
Edinburgh 13/08/2019
I was very pleased with the personalise service, the real attention to detail . When I called from abroad I received a call back within a few minutes and I received good, friendly advice which solved the issue. The cost was far less than what I had found on the internet when looking. Totally hassle free! I'll certainly use the service again!
Sent by Jessica Brown
Edinburgh 12/08/2019
Very easy to book and very helpful.
Sent by Annette Hogg
Edinburgh 08/08/2019
Quick and easy to book exactly what I wanted, a very efficient and personal service
Sent by April Harper
MUSSELBURGH 07/08/2019
Been using Andy when booking my cruise for last few years. Knowledgeable and friendly and once booked he arranges to print everything for you. Excellent service.
Sent by Christine Wilson
Scunthorpe 01/08/2019
Andy is so helpful, patient and prompt in finding you the best deals.
Sent by Alexander Cleland
Edinburgh 25/07/2019
Excellent and efficient service.
Sent by Sylvia Kuzminski
MUSSELBURGH 21/07/2019
I recommend Andy to anyone looking for a holiday and feedback is always positive
Sent by Robert Spence
Liverpool 16/07/2019
Excellent communications and easy to use company would recommend to others.
Sent by Robert Moore
Elphinstone 10/07/2019
Brilliant, efficient and friendly
Sent by Valerie King
Edinburgh 10/07/2019
I have used Andrew Gilhooly from the very beginning, when he first started, for all my holidays and has not let me down, his enthusiasm is as fresh now as it was away back then ..
Sent by David Gillan
Edinburgh 28/06/2019
Welcoming agent.. will definitely use again
Sent by Robert Bell
Edinburgh 24/06/2019
I’ve never used a travel agent before, but my experience with Andy Gilhooly and Travel Counsellors means I will never book direct again. Absolutely fantastic from initial enquiry through to departure.
Sent by Gary Dickson
Edinburgh 22/06/2019
Helpful, friendly service with that personal touch
Sent by Caroline Roberts
Kirkliston 18/06/2019
Extremely helpful. Nothing is a problem. Very good price on holiday also. Will definitely be using again.
Sent by Helena Johnson
North Berwick 14/06/2019
If I had to score Andy marks out of 10 for service, I'd give him an 11! He provides an incredibly knowledgeable and fast service, nothing is too much trouble, and he has saved us so much time, money and stress over the years we have been using his services. Just brilliant. Thank you Andy!
Sent by John Webster
Lincoln 10/06/2019
I have been making recommendations re Andy's service for a number of years now
Sent by Linda Dickson
Bathgate 06/06/2019
Andy understands your wishes very quickly. He aims for momentum and perfection when taking requirements for travelling. We travel with a disability, and he makes sure everything is accommodate and catered for without repeating requirements. Everything is always in place from departure to arrival.
Sent by Linda Dickson
Bathgate 06/06/2019
Andy understands your wishes very quickly. He aims for momentum and perfection when taking requirements for travelling. We travel with a disability, and he makes sure everything is accommodate and catered for without repeating requirements. Everything is always in place from departure to arrival.
Sent by Louise Adams
Dalkeith 05/06/2019
Great help as I’m not very good with Emails Andy has been a great help. Thank u. Looking forward to my holiday. Now I don’t need to worry he’s sorted it all for me 10/10’
Sent by Kerry Adams
Edinburgh 03/06/2019
I would have no hesitation in recommending Andy Gilhooly to anyone I know. This is my second time coming back to Andy with holiday queries and I will definitely return. Andy is very patient with my queries, gets back in touch when he says he will and I always get the feeling he loves what he does and loves helping people decide what they would like to do.
Sent by Fiona Schulte
Edinburgh 03/06/2019
Andy was brilliant from start to finish, he answered all my emails before I made any decisions and was so patient when I couldn't decide which holiday to pick. Excellent service highly recommend
Andy is very reliable and as I travel alone sometimes to South Africa ( I am 77 years old) it is reassuring to know that he takes care of all travel arrangements on both journeys and all I have to do is turn up at the airport with my passport!
Sent by Catriona Brydon
Edinburgh 27/05/2019
Excellent service, very quick to respond.
Sent by Morag Robertson
Edinburgh 20/05/2019
The best customer service, cannot fault and I have highly recommended Andy to my friends and family!
Sent by Terrance Noble
Edinburgh 15/05/2019
Great service and very helpful Andy responds quickly when you have questions would highly recommend
Sent by Sarah Beattie
Edinburgh 08/05/2019
Fantastic service from Andy Gilhooly Travel Counsellors.
Sent by Dorothy Robertson
Edinburgh 07/05/2019
I have already recommended Andy Gilhooly to a freind, who has booked a trip with Andy also,
Sent by Brian McRae
Edinburgh 06/05/2019
Very helpful and always receive prompt replies.
Sent by Jennifer Peat
Edinburgh 29/04/2019
I have already recommened Andy to a number of friends as his service was spot on.
Sent by Jillian Gordon
Galashiels 28/04/2019
As usual brilliant and timely support - very professional service and have already recommended Andy to friends through previous trips and they have been equally as happy
Sent by Fiona Schulte
Edinburgh 16/04/2019
Andy is brilliant! I chose my holiday on his knowledge and attention to detail. Nothing was any bother and he answered every email straight away. I would not book a holiday now without speaking to Andy first. I have recommended him to 3 friends already and will continue to do so.
Sent by Lorraine Farmer
Edinburgh 08/04/2019
Having been recommended Andy from my brother in law I have nothing but praise for him. Any questions are answers promptly and efficiently so I have no worries about my upcoming holiday and would use him again.
Sent by Susan Cullen
Edinburgh 02/04/2019
Always helpful and nothing is ever too much trouble
Sent by Corinne Neill
Edinburgh 19/03/2019
Goes that wee bit extra distance for you and if he can do it he will. Have booked numerous holidays and always more than happy and will definitely be booking more and already have another one booked. Andy and Rachel are a great team and would definitely recommend them.
Sent by Brian Wailes
Edinburgh 06/03/2019
The personal service is paramount to a relaxing booking
Sent by Margo Darling
Edinburgh 27/02/2019
Prompt communication, friendly advice
Sent by John Mackay
Edinburgh 25/02/2019
The experience as always has been excellent with first class personalised service. I would definitely recommend Andy to family and friends and use him as our Travel Counsellor again without hesitation!
Sent by Nick Brookfield
Edinburgh 15/02/2019
Booked through Andy Gilhooly and can’t fault a thing. Great communication & Customer focus, sorted and amended our wishes gave us multiple options & a superb service. Will definitely recommend on and use again. ??
Sent by Linda Dickson
Bathgate 15/02/2019
Andy Gilhooly makes booking a holiday a daudle. Love how he knows what we want by a few questions, and books accommodation to meet our requirements and needs. He understands the little extras we need to have in place without a nudge. And even when away he makes contact effortless. Keep on, keeping on.
Sent by Zara McDowell
Edinburgh 15/02/2019
Great service- quick and efficient
Sent by Steve McKenzie
Edinburgh 13/02/2019
My wife tried online and tried a travel shop, both were disappointing. I finally persuaded her to use Andy and now we will never go anywhere else again. Looked after all our needs right from the off.
Sent by Garry McVeigh
Edinburgh 12/02/2019
Big thank you to Andy for all your help
Sent by Robert Gaines
Bathgate 04/02/2019
I have used Andy now for over 3 years, always prompt to reply and offer options on my proposed flight and accommodation needs. Extremely happy with his knowledge of whatever is asked of him. Have recommended to others on many occasions.
Sent by Lori Hancock
Edinburgh 03/02/2019
Extremely helpful and catered to all changes that were made in booking the holiday without any problems. Andy made booking a 3 US city trip very easy and also for a great price.
Sent by Annetta Phillip
Edinburgh 01/02/2019
Best guy in the business!
Sent by Jack Wilson
Birmingham 29/01/2019
Andy has been brilliant! Already recommended him to our friends.
Sent by Guy Sinclair
Edinburgh 19/01/2019
Great service and have already mentioned you to family and friends
Sent by Stephen Crosbie
Edinburgh 18/01/2019
Brilliant service once again. Referred all our friends and family.
Sent by Allan Binks
Stockport 18/01/2019
Outstanding customer service as always
Sent by Shane Morgan
Motherwell 18/01/2019
A very personal and professional approach at finding the right place for a get away.
Sent by Martin Laidlaw
Grand Cayman 17/01/2019
Everything went so smoothly
Sent by Emma Grant
Melbourne, Australia 16/01/2019
Andy was AWESOME. Over responsive, found us a great deal - and what was normally a really painful and arduous process for us - was done over a matter of days. Plus we had a timezone to deal with (myself in Australia, Andy in the UK). Couldn't recommend Andy highly enough.
Sent by Neil Valentine
Musselburgh 15/01/2019
Andy provides an excellent friendly service, I’ve previously recommended friends and will continue to do so.
Sent by Janey Dighton
Edinburgh 14/01/2019
I have already recommended Andy to my friends!
Sent by Thomas Denholm
Innerleithen 13/01/2019
Great service, takes all the pressure out of booking a holiday. Great prices. I recommend Andy to everyone.
Sent by William Thompson
Livingston 13/12/2018
Always feel well looked after
Sent by Ian Mackay
Musselburgh 11/12/2018
Excellent service from Andy. Prompt replies to our emails and queries which resulted in the holiday being as we wanted.
Sent by Lynne Ramsay
Edinburgh 19/11/2018
Rachel and Andy have been excellent. Very patient and understanding. They made the booking process very easy and stress free. Fantastic service. I will certainly use them again.
Sent by Carolyn Dunion
Perth 19/11/2018
Excellent service. I am looking forward to my holiday all the more because I didn't have to do all the hard work of organising it!
Sent by Rita Muirhead
Edinburgh 06/11/2018
Andy responded promptly with my enquiry and was able to get the flights at the times and price I was hoping for. Paperwork with all the details were sent to me a week after booking my flights.
Sent by Janet Fenton
Edinburgh 05/11/2018
Very easy to talk to and always willing to find out your needs
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Sent by Mary McClymont
Edinburgh 26/10/2018
As always professional, friendly service. I have no hesitation in recommending Andy and his services. Fantastic as always
Sent by Christopher Patterson
Edinburgh 25/10/2018
Great service got everything I asked for from Andy gilhooly at a great price would highly recommend this company thanks again Andy
Sent by Lisa MacKinnon
Edinburgh 24/10/2018
Andy in my opinion is my go to for all travel outside of UK. He is extremely responsive and will always advise on best options for both timings and your budget.
Sent by Holly Buckley
Lathom 22/10/2018
Andy always does such an amazing job at organising my trips from flights to all inclusive! Would definitely reccomend!
Sent by Stuart McKie
Cheltenham 21/10/2018
Friendly, prompt and knowledgable Just what I need in a travel advisor.
Sent by Pauline Robertson
Edinburgh 21/10/2018
Great service, very quick on responding and only took a short time to find the ideal holiday for me.
Sent by Lisa Bray
Birmingham 17/10/2018
Andy always answers promptly and has consistently got us a great deal.
Sent by Gil Wallace
Edinburgh 16/10/2018
Excellent, competent, mannerly personality, when dealing with customers.
Sent by Gary Harrison
Edinburgh 12/10/2018
Excellent service which is why I returned and booked with Andy again.
Sent by Mandy Boyd
Edinburgh 12/10/2018
Amazing service every time! I would highly recommend and I will continue to use you guys in the future.
Sent by Barbara Fairbairn
Edinburgh 02/10/2018
Andy was extremely helpful , courteous and friendly. He also got back very quickly to answer any of my questions.
Sent by Robert Bell
Edinburgh 21/09/2018
Absolutely fantastic experience booking with Andy. We wanted a tailored holiday and Andy made sure that every aspect of our requirements was part of the final proposal. I cannot recommend Andy and Travel Counsellors highly enough.
Sent by Hazel Kirkland
Glasgow 20/09/2018
Great advice and very efficient service
Sent by Joanne Taylor
Sheffield 06/09/2018
Great service. Andy listens to the criteria and responds so quickly with great options.
Sent by Mark Lowrie
London 04/09/2018
Very supportive, and dealt with issues when needed. We have booked with Andy for next year already.
Sent by Deborah Robertson
Edinburgh 04/09/2018
Andy was very helpful and informative and will definitely use his services again.
Sent by Nicholas Groome-Vine
East Lothian 04/09/2018
Andy’s service was exemplary. Personal and professional. No request was a problem and all questions were replied to so quickly. I would not hesitate to recommend Andy and the Travel Counsellors service to friends and family.
Sent by Lynn Boag
Edinburgh 01/09/2018
This will be the third time that I have booked through Andy Gilhooly and it will not be my last, he has so much attention to detail
Sent by Stephen McIntyre
Edinburgh 30/08/2018
Andy is both attentive and responsive. He offered a choice of options within budget and removed all the hassle of booking for a group of 10 plus people. We will definitely use Andy and Rachel again, Thank you.
Sent by Joanne Norman
Birmingham 23/08/2018
Great service, quick and the price was better than elsewhere so would recommend
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Sent by Shona Leslie
Edinburgh 23/08/2018
Quick and easy booking through Andy. He found us the best deal and rooms for the best price! Thanks for all your help.
Sent by Devin Scobie
Edinburgh 01/08/2018
Year in, year out, Andy remains my travel provider of choice. He NEVER fails to respond and always delivers what is needed.
Sent by Lorraine MacKenzie
Edinburgh 30/07/2018
Fabulous service as always! Thank you
Sent by David McCurdy
Edinburgh 27/07/2018
Already have and passed details onto a neighbour planning her 40th girlie break away
Sent by Alexander Morrison
Penicuik 27/07/2018
Nothing seems to be too much trouble and Andy is very quick at getting back in touch and is extremely helpful with advice, and thus ensuring we have the best holiday suited/tailored to our needs. Would highly reccomend Andy to anyone.
Sent by Henry Arnot
Edinburgh 26/07/2018
Delighted with our experience - and not only met our expectations but well surpassed them. Great effort.
Sent by Craig Robertson
Edinburgh 11/07/2018
Fast and efficient and took care of all personal aspect of trip
Sent by Wendy Ball
Southend On Sea 07/07/2018
I was very impressed with how quick Andy responded to my requests.
Sent by Stephen Crosbie
Edinburgh 04/07/2018
Brilliant service from Andy finding and arranging a terrific family holiday
Sent by Andrew Bourke
Edinburgh 03/07/2018
We use Andy Gilhooly of Travel Counsellors for any and all of our travel needs both personal and as a business. Whether it is from a simple car hire and a hotel, to flights, both domestic and international. Andy and his team go the extra mile, so we don't have to. Nothing is a bother and we are pleased to use them, and would highly recommend them to friends and family.
Sent by Coral MacRury
Edinburgh 22/06/2018
I have recommended the service many times. Always excellent and we have got what we wished for.
Sent by Allison Smith
Glasgow 15/06/2018
Fantastic service.
Sent by Susan Cullen
Edinburgh 08/06/2018
Andy, as always, was very patient with all my different requests and came up with flights and hotels that suited my needs.
Sent by Jennifer McIntosh
Birmingham 08/06/2018
Andy has been really helpful, his knowledge has really helped us plan our trip. I’ve already recommended him to friends and colleagues!
Sent by Valerie King
Edinburgh 05/06/2018
I’ve worked with Andy in the past and found him to very knowledgeable and helpful and now I wouldn’t go anywhere else.
Sent by Stephen Ponton
Edinburgh 04/06/2018
The service was excellent from the first call. I found it hard to decide what package I wanted for my holiday but changing options and dates wasn't an issue and Andy/Rachel were very patient and responded quickly and professionally to all of my requests. We finally got a great holiday at a price that was acceptable.
Sent by Valerie Stoutman
Galashiels 03/06/2018
Unbelievable service. So professional and helpful. I will not be going anywhere else for my travel plans.
Sent by Keith Robertson
Edinburgh 30/05/2018
Absolutely excellent advice and service. There was some doubt that my wife’s health would allow her to play all our intended rounds of golf. We took Andy’s advice to book the full amount but if we needed to reduce he would get us a refund - and that’s exactly what happened. Sincerely doubt we would have managed that without Andy and Travel Counsellors!
Sent by Elzbieta Zakrzewska
Edinburgh 29/05/2018
Absolutely amazing service! Nice, swift and accommodating. Could not recommend highly enough :)
Sent by Teresa Martin
Edinburgh 28/05/2018
I would happily recommend Andy - his service is friendly, speedy, efficient and reliable, especially good for working out more complicated travel Plans.
Sent by Jeanette Hamill
Musselburgh 15/05/2018
Quite simply, Andy has made my year! We have been keen to go to Thailand for ages and thought that we were going to have to wait another year. However, chatting to Andy at an event he told me that he could get us there within our budget. He listened to our requirements and had an itinerary over to us within a couple of hours. Andy is always a delight to deal with and I couldn't recommend him or Travel Counsellors as a whole more highly.
Sent by Daniel Stuart
Glasgow 08/05/2018
I could never have organised this complicated trip on my own. Afer a conversation with Andy he got back to me the next day with a plan and after a wee bit of tweaking we were sorted. His advice and knowledge were so needed. Still to go on holiday but very pleased with everything so far. Thank you Andy for looking after us all.
Sent by Lorna Dillon
Aberdeen 24/04/2018
Really takes time to understand your requests and deliver the best options for the best value
Sent by Lesley Whyte
Edinburgh 24/04/2018
Andy was so responsive, listened fully to my requests and delivered me the perfect holiday quickly and within budget.
Sent by Lynda Sneddon
Edinburgh 23/04/2018
It's nice to deal with someone who knows what they are talking about, puts your mind at rest knowing that you're able to contact him 24/7
Sent by David Scotland
Edinburgh 23/04/2018
Quick and easy and would recommend to all family and friends.
Sent by Rhona Dick
Edinburgh 22/04/2018
Andy gave us the confidence to book the holiday we were looking at and matched the price. It's good to know we have help and back up if we need it as we have not booked a holiday in this way before.
Sent by John Gaffney
Hamilton 19/04/2018
First class service
Sent by Mary McClymont
Edinburgh 14/04/2018
Absolutely no hesitation in recommending
Sent by Louise Cook
Prestonpans 10/04/2018
Excellent service. So helpful and made booking a holiday stress free!
Sent by Kristen Malloy
Edinburgh 09/04/2018
Andy is always so helpful at finding the perfect holiday for our family.
Sent by Iain Sinclair
Edinburgh 08/04/2018
Andy was not only prompt, informative and efficient but was courteous and considerate with his management of our expectations. Already looking forward to working with Andy again.
Sent by Susan Purves
Dundee 29/03/2018
Very friendly, fast answer to any question, Will certainly be recommending Andy to my fellow travellers and will definitely use again.
Sent by Alan McDonald
Edinburgh 26/03/2018
Great help, puts me at ease about my holiday.
Sent by Gilbert Wallace
Edinburgh 16/03/2018
Andy is always polite and mannerly. He is attentive with giving advice, particularly to someone being their first time in acquiring information about positive variation of holidays and travel. I would gladly recommend him to any of my friends without question.
Sent by Mark Peebles
Edinburgh 07/03/2018
What great service. Superb personal intervention. A nice touch.
Sent by Liam Davidson
Musselburgh 23/02/2018
Andy Gilhooly is a first class Travel Counsellor and I would recommend him to all my friends and family.
Sent by Zara McDowell
Edinburgh 23/02/2018
Quick and friendly service. So excited for our holiday
Sent by Louise Munro
Broxburn 21/02/2018
Super service as always from Andy and we have already passed on his contact details to family.
Sent by Annetta Phillip
Edinburgh 20/02/2018
Best Travel Counsellor. I feel confident when I go on holiday as he reassures me if I need anything to just get in touch.
Sent by Lisa Forrest
Edinburgh 19/02/2018
Have already recommended Andy and his services to colleagues and friends. Superb service, great deals and overall a fabulous experience.
Sent by Christine Allison
Edinburgh 14/02/2018
Andy has helped us several times and we've always had excellent service and fab holidays, I would use again and highly recommend.
Sent by Ray Dillon
Portugal 12/02/2018
Quick responses and very easy to deal with.
Sent by Linda Dickson
Bathgate 11/02/2018
Andy offers an amazing service. Always there to offer advice and assistance. No matter how obvious the answer is. From planned holidays to late minute bookings, Andy will always grasp the nettle and deal with the coos tail or the scented rose. On stressful circumstances Andy will sort out any issues and make sure the holiday goes with a breeze.
Sent by Richard Walter
Gorebridge 08/02/2018
Andy is absolutely amazing and has sorted many holidays for us. Totally reliable and honest
Sent by Michael Clague
Musselburgh 05/02/2018
First Class Service.
Sent by Keith Robertson
Edinburgh 02/02/2018
Andy has organised our golf holiday for quite a few years now. He knows what we want, from seat preferences on the plane to type of rooms and even tee off times. We tell him where we want to go and back comes a tailored package just for us. Excellent service.
Sent by Linda Gillie
Galashiels 01/02/2018
Absolutely fantastic service and help with every question asked.
Sent by Giles Gilhooly
Aberlady 01/02/2018
Fantastic personal support from Andy. I think he would go to the Moon and Back to make sure everything was perfect for our holiday. Would recommend using Andy to anyone.
Sent by April Harper
Musselburgh 31/01/2018
Very professional and listens to what your ideal package is. Would definitely recommend.
Sent by Adrian ODonnell
Edinburgh 31/01/2018
Andy was able to organise a holiday tailor made for me and at the budget I had set.
Sent by Jacqueline Lobban
Edinburgh 26/01/2018
Great service - thanks again.
Sent by Deborah Robertson
Edinburgh 26/01/2018
Great service. Andy was very patient with my queries and done everything to help us find a suitable deal
Sent by Gioia Ezzi
Livingston 22/01/2018
Andy very kindly got in touch right away when I emailed him regarding a trip to Las Vegas and has kept in touch and also phoned. I received a written thank you card from him - it's that personal touch which makes the difference.
Sent by Joanne Connachan
Edinburgh 21/01/2018
We have just booked our honeymoon through Rachel and Andy and it was the easiest process. They were so helpful and on hand at all times to provide professional advice on hotels and resorts.
Sent by William Thompson
Livingston 09/01/2018
Always find a welcome and a sense of being fully considered.
Sent by Kevin Kneeshaw
Edinburgh 06/01/2018
Attention to detail, Andy listened to what we wanted in a holiday. Then came back with options that fitted. Our requirement. Always on hand to handle questions or changes to our needs.
Sent by Adelle Jess
Edinburgh 15/11/2017
Highly recommend, nothing was a problem to Rachel and Andy, we even booked our city passes and tickets for trips through them which were brilliant value for money! Hope to book with them again in the future!
Sent by Aneece Hady
Glasgow 08/11/2017
Very helpful and ensured we had an amazing trip.
Sent by George Brownlie
Livingston 31/10/2017
Fantastic service. Would highly recommend to all my family and friends
Sent by John Gaffney
Hamilton 26/10/2017
First class service cannot find a fault.
Sent by Vicki Shorter
Edinburgh 06/10/2017
I have recommended Andy to people and they have also used him. He is amazing.
Sent by Allan Binks
Stockport 29/09/2017
I've recommended Andy to a number of people and all have been as delighted with the level of service and expertise as we have. Why would you use anyone else?
Sent by Kevin Greig
Edinburgh 29/09/2017
Excellent service and support.
Sent by Graham Weeden
Manchester 15/09/2017
A multi-stop tour to Australia beyond my confidence to book set up to meet all our requests and maximise our experience.
Sent by Carolyn Jones
Edinburgh 13/09/2017
Very quick and helpful service
Sent by Graham Rae
Edinburgh 12/09/2017
Prompt and flexible help and information
Sent by Joan Turner
Edinburgh 01/09/2017
Andy has been very friendly and efficient. Nothing has been to much trouble to him, when we had verify and alter a few things. He always returns calls and emails from us very quickly and comes up with the right solutions to any questions we have.
Sent by Ian Mitchinson
Livingston 30/08/2017
I have recommended Andys service to my friends.
Sent by Alexander Caldwell
Edinburgh 28/08/2017
Andy has been very supportive and helpful in finding us a holiday. Listens to his customers and uses his experiences and knowledge to meet their expectations.
Sent by Matthew Armstrong
North Berwick 26/08/2017
My second time using Andy, he was the natural choice after making such a great impression on my first adventure to San Francisco with my young sons, this is a different style of holiday for two - but I have such confidence in Andy on quality and price. I can relax before I go. Brilliant!!!
Sent by Kirsty Allan
Edinburgh 24/08/2017
Amazing service from start to finish where nothing was too much trouble.
Sent by Rhian Lewis
Edinburgh 23/08/2017
I was very impressed by Andy's speed of response and availability to meet, answer questions and give much appreciated advice not only during the day, but also in the evening and at weekends.
Sent by Janet Fenton
Edinburgh 19/08/2017
Have already been telling people how much I appreciated Andys help.
Sent by Robert Gaines
Coatbridge 18/08/2017
All requirements to date dealt with in a professional and timely manner.
Sent by Stephanie Mitchell
Edinburgh 18/08/2017
Excellent service
Sent by Graham Goulden
Edinburgh 17/08/2017
Fantastic support throughout.
Sent by Nicola Henderson
Pathead 15/08/2017
We've used Andy quite a few times now and he's always given consistently good service. I've recommended him to others and they have been happy too. I wouldn't hesitate on using Andy to sort out another holiday for me, he's great!
Sent by Muriel Vevers
Edinburgh 15/08/2017
Excellent service nothing has been a problem definetly be returning and also highly recommend to friends and family
Sent by Alison Glover
Edinburgh 07/08/2017
Andy always responds to my emails very quickly both with recommendations for holiday and to answer any queries I might have, He is always very patient and has never let me down.
Sent by Dawn Paterson
Edinburgh 31/07/2017
Every holiday has been a complete success.
Sent by Stephen Comerford
Edinburgh 31/07/2017
Great service as usual
Sent by Valerie King
Edinburgh 30/07/2017
Andy takes the stress out of booking a holiday. Andy is quick and efficient saving me a lot of time. Will not book anywhere else.
Sent by William McLaren
Edinburgh 29/07/2017
Great service. Great advice. Excellent all round.
Sent by Marlene Clarke
Musselburgh 27/07/2017
Fast and first class service. Nothing's a bother to Andy!
Sent by Stacey Heggie
Edinburgh 24/07/2017
I've already recommended Andy to a colleague!
Sent by Rachael Coatham
Edinburgh 19/07/2017
Andy was so helpful and efficient. He answered every question I had and was really accommodating to us changing our minds quite a few times. I would absolutely recommend Andy.
Sent by Stewart Holmes
Hamilton 18/07/2017
Excellent service from Andy, and we are really looking forward to our holiday.
Sent by Richard Walter
Gorebridge 17/07/2017
Very professional, honest and trustworthy person. Would not book anywhere else.
Sent by Jennifer Corkan
Edinburgh 17/07/2017
Simple and easy I said what I wanted and Andy found it. We were Informed every step of the way. The communication was excellent every question answered and advised of any offers in order to tailor our holiday. Also got a lovely card and a goodie bag which I thought was a nice touch to show our custom was appreciated. Will definitely be back in fact we have already been in touch to book a girls weekend for next year
Sent by Gilbert Wallace
Edinburgh 17/07/2017
He is competent , mannerly and friendly .
Sent by Shevaun Erskine
Penicuik 14/07/2017
Brilliant service and advice.
Sent by Alexander Cleland
Edinburgh 12/07/2017
Excellent and efficient personal service.
Sent by Jenny Corkan
Edinburgh 10/07/2017
Hi Andy we are absolutely delighted with our holiday that you have tailored to our needs.
Jamaica Sandals Ochi beach resort is going to be a holiday of a lifetime for us, and a spectacular way to celebrate my 50th.
From our premium class seats to our very own private butler service - what's not to like?
We are super excited and cannot thank you enough for the service you both provided we would highly recommend you to all our family and friends. And will definitely be using your expertise for any future holidays.
Thanks again
Jen and Dave Corkan
Sent by Lisa Bray
Birmingham 07/07/2017
So helpful, swift responses and gave us a right bargain. A1 service, thanks
!
Sent by Hazel Prandstatter
Edinburgh 06/07/2017
I always recommend Andy to everyone on holiday who asks. He is a great fellow, honest, reliable and a thoroughly good guy.
Sent by Lorna Bairden
Edinburgh 19/06/2017
Andy Gilhooly, easy to deal with, very helpful, found just what we wanted. Thank you very much :)
Sent by Andrew Ormston
Swindon 12/06/2017
Always prompt, nothing too much trouble. Highly recommended.
Sent by Campbell Whyman
Edinburgh 02/06/2017
Quick efficient service. I have booked many group trips away in the past but Andy was able to add something extra.
Sent by Claire Attwood
Cheltenham 18/05/2017
Fabulous prompt/ friendly service. Very efficient.
Sent by Frances Moir
Edinburgh 12/05/2017
Great holiday can't wait till the next one have passed your name to my friends who look forward to booking a holiday with your company
Sent by David Melon
Edinburgh 04/05/2017
He helped me out of a difficult situation and I was able to go on my dream trip to Cuba.
Sent by Susan Cullen
Port Seton 03/05/2017
Fast, friendly and very helpful.
Sent by Lorraine Brown
Port Seton 02/05/2017
Fabulous service, exactly what I was looking for!!
Sent by Alistair Buckley
Lathom, Lancashire. 30/04/2017
Superb service, very quick response to request and hence immediate booking on my behalf.
Sent by David Swift
Worcestershire 29/04/2017
Andy provides a professional service. We are returning customers because we have the trust and confidence in Andy's skills to find a tailor-made, bespoke holiday for us. Andy will deliver! Highly recommended. Dave & Karen Malvern, Worcestershire.
Sent by Craig Arnot
Edinburgh 27/04/2017
Found us the perfect holiday and for a good price! Responds very fast and met every request for us!
Sent by Liam Mulgrew
Prestonpans 27/04/2017
Andy was very helpful and got everything sorted really quickly.
Sent by Martin Gordon
Melrose 19/04/2017
Brilliant service.
Sent by Keith Fairbairn
Edinburgh 18/04/2017
Hi Andy,
Just a wee email to say thanks again for organising Vegas for us. The Aria was magic.
The whole trip was fantastic!
Best regards,
Keith
Sent by Lynne Ramsay
Edinburgh 11/04/2017
Andy has been very kind and helpful. He has been very understanding knowing I am going through a difficult time at the moment. I feel confident about contacting him and asking for help and advice regarding my booking.
Sent by Keith McGowan
Haddington 11/04/2017
Since first using Andy at Travel Counsellors two years ago I have recommended him to anyone I know who is planning a holiday. I will continue to book with Andy, great service!
Sent by Claire Hollingsworth
Braintree 07/04/2017
Hi Andy,
Just a quick thank you for organising our Barcelona trip for us. We had a great time, great result too (& Messi scored!) Everything worked out well, we were sitting close to each other and all together in the second half. The apartment was only 5 minutes walk from the ground which was great.
Next time I need a trip planning I will be in touch!
Thanks again
Claire
Sent by Vikki Shorter
Edinburgh 31/03/2017
10+ brilliant guy and always goes the extra mile if needed !!
Sent by Peter Keenan
Edinburgh 29/03/2017
Excellent service.
Sent by Susan Frampton
Dorchester 28/03/2017
As always Andy went out of his way to ensure our holiday was tailor made and organised everything, always cheerful and always a pleasure to deal with.
Sent by Fran Moir
Edinburgh 14/03/2017
One to one service and brilliant.
Sent by Deborah Kennedy
Tranent 13/03/2017
Always goes above and beyond to assist.
Sent by Frances Moir
Musselburgh 10/03/2017
Got the very best holiday deals. Great service will defo use again.
Sent by Rory Boyd
Edinburgh 02/03/2017
I have found using Andy Gilhooly so easy and there prices very competitive. They make the whole experience very personal and look forward to using them in the future.
Sent by Sandra Bendall
Abu Dhabi 27/02/2017
First class service which offers an holistic approach to planning your holiday. A one stop for all travel plans, excellent service and a personal touch. I can highly recommend this service and Andy in particular who is excellent.
Sent by Matthew Armstrong
North Berwick 26/02/2017
Andy was very swift to understand my needs, and very quick to answer questions and develop a travel plan that really fitted the bill. We benefitted from his in-depth insight and he was very easy to get on with.
Sent by Stephen Wright
Edinburgh 24/02/2017
Everything made simple and easy to understand. Explained clearly and concisely and nothing seemed to be off bother. All the best to you and long may it continue. Many thanks
Sent by David Drury
Musselburgh 23/02/2017
Have already told friends of the great service we received and recommended that they use Andy if they are thinking about doing something similar
.
Sent by Beate Buxton
Dalkeith 20/02/2017
Quick and approachable and done without any fuss!! Lovely card in the post too for thanking me for booking with Andy!
Sent by Kenny Allison
Dalkeith 13/02/2017
Great personal service.
Sent by Pauline Hanratty
Hamilton 08/02/2017
Andy listened to my brief and came up with exactly what we were looking for . Professional service
Sent by Balraj Sohal
Birmingham 06/02/2017
Great service and person.
Sent by Dorothy McManus
Edinburgh 06/02/2017
I felt at ease instantly, friendly service and had all my questions answered and I feel I can phone anytime.
Sent by Jen Hardy
Edinburgh 06/02/2017
I constantly recommend Andy to friends, family and colleagues because he provides a very personal and bespoke service, remaining professional and friendly throughout. Andy is a true asset to Travel Counsellors.
Sent by Kevin Murray
Melrose 03/02/2017
Very courteous and professional approach. Andy Giilhooly was very knowledgeable on travel schedules and holiday locations discussed. An all round quality service.
Sent by Kenneth Buchanan
Musselburgh 02/02/2017
Known Andy for a long time, he was great to deal with, very knowledgeable and presented various options. Very much appreciated.
Sent by Andrew Bourke
Edinburgh 31/01/2017
Brilliant just amazing and so much help. Very quick to respond as well.
Sent by Keith Robertson
Edinburgh 18/01/2017
Even though we kept changing our minds this time it was no problem and in the end we got just what we wanted. Great service as usual.
Sent by Steven Clarke
Penicuik 18/01/2017
Excellent service provided by Andy. I'd looked for a suitable place for 10 people and a dog at a fair price with no luck. Andy looked into it for me and within a couple hours he'd booked the perfect break. Definitely recommend his services to everyone.
Sent by Garry Olver
Edinburgh 18/01/2017
Nothing is ever too much trouble for you - fantastic service, gets you exactly what you want.
Sent by Marta Petrikova
Peebles 13/01/2017
Very satisfied.
Sent by Agnesia Agrella
Edinburgh 11/01/2017
Dear Andy,
Thank you so much for your “Can Do” attitude. Finding flights and accommodation at the right price when more than one person travels is not easy and your patience and ability to stay calm when there is constant changes is appreciated.
It is a pleasure working with you and I trust that you will always find a solution for my travel needs at very good prices. I have no hesitation in recommending you to my network.
Sent by Linda Dickson
Bathgate 10/01/2017
Fabulous communication and support.
Sent by Ross Stisi
Musselburgh 09/01/2017
Amazing service as always.
Sent by Martin Laidlaw
Grand Cayman 07/01/2017
Everything was dealt with efficiently and quickly - great stuff
Sent by Thomas Hardie
Edinburgh 06/01/2017
Extremely helpful and knowledgeable about all the places we are going to. Gave us good choices regarding accommodation that suited our needs
Sent by Emma Coenen
Musselburgh 06/01/2017
Thank you so much to our Travel Counsellor Andy Gilhooly for organising our dream 2 week all inclusive family holiday in Rhodes. Very reasonable price and first class service as always! Can't wait until May! Thank you very much x
Sent by Brian Patterson
Edinburgh 03/01/2017
It is a friendly service and makes looking for a holiday a relaxing time and Andy is an amazing person to do business with. I would recommend Andy to all my friends and business buddy's.
Sent by Catriona Waugh
Edinburgh 03/01/2017
Andy makes booking a holiday the easiest thing in the world!
Sent by Allan Binks
Stockport 03/01/2017
I have used Andy a number of times and have never ever been disappointed, as have all the people I have recommended him to. You need a scale that goes higher than 10!
Sent by Dawn Paterson
Edinburgh 09/12/2016
Efficient, friendly and trustworthy.
Sent by Andy Ormston
Swindon 09/12/2016
Andy always comes up with the answers and does exactly what we ask. Highly recommended.
Sent by Colin Bargh
Edinburgh 30/11/2016
Andy has been extremely helpful and attentive. Many thanks!
Sent by Lynda Sneddon
Dalkeith 18/11/2016
Excellent service, I have already recommended a friend who's looking to travel to New Zealand.
Sent by Kevin Kneeshaw
Edinburgh 14/11/2016
Andy has always tried to deliver my requirments even when they constantly change. His service is quick and provides options with my preferences in mind. When I am thinking of holidays Andy is always my first call.
Sent by Darren Beazley
Birmingham 03/11/2016
Fantastic services, great guy, thank you very much for your help - will definitely recommend to all my friends.
Sent by William Thompson
Mid Calder 13/10/2016
I have found Andy willing to accommodate any particular needs and to be as helpful as he possibly can. I would have no hesitation in recommending his business to others.
Sent by Nicola McQuire
Cumbria 13/10/2016
Excellent service, quick responses with every question asked. Would definitely recommend to friends and family.
Sent by Sylvia Kuzminski
Edinburgh 10/10/2016
Ive already recommended Andy Gilhooly to a friend and they were impressed by the professionalism and efficacy shown towards them.
Sent by Devin Scobie
Edinburgh 29/09/2016
Expectations exceeded.
Sent by Teresa Martin
Edinburgh 22/09/2016
I have found Andy Gilhooly to be efficient, helpful, reliable and quick to respond to travel queries. I have no hesitation in recommending to friends and colleagues.
Sent by Paul Wilson
Dalkeith 17/08/2016
Andy was extremely helpful in planning our honeymoon, he has a wealth of knowledge and a clear passion for what he does. He strived to ensure he could match our expectations within our budget. I feel confident taking advice from Andy based on his experience and can't wait to set off on our honeymoon.
Sent by JulieAnne Tallon
Birmingham 05/08/2016
Andy is amazing. Always so helpful, nothing is too much trouble.
Sent by Christine Wilson
Hull 05/08/2016
Great service that never seems to be too much trouble no matter how many questions I ask!
Sent by Dennis Kennedy
Birmingham 04/08/2016
Very helpful and a reliable source of information
Sent by Neil Valentine
Edinburgh 29/07/2016
Nothing is too much trouble and Andy is always cheerful even when I keep changing my mind.
Sent by Morag McCarthy
Edinburgh 20/07/2016
Fantastic service really helpful and stress free
Sent by April Harper
Edinburgh 20/07/2016
Andy is very helpful even although I kept changing my mind as I was very indecisive. Excellent service.
Sent by David Burns
Edinburgh 19/07/2016
Nothing seems to be too much trouble for Andy. I have booked a couple of trips with him and he always has the answers to any questions I may have.
Sent by Caroline Travers
Motherwell 05/07/2016
I have always found Andy to be very informative and excellent at getting back to me with the information I have asked for and gives me choices and excellent accommodation. Nothing is too much bother for him and I know, as I have changed bookings and emailed him on numerous occasions. I would and have recommended Andy to my friends and work colleagues.
Sent by Louise Davies
Edinburgh 23/06/2016
Incredibly quick response and great range of options given.
Sent by Paul Rodgers
Musselburgh 17/06/2016
Andy was excellent, polite and responsive.
Sent by David Elliot
Plymouth 10/06/2016
We booked our family holiday through Andy Gilhooly at Travel Counsellors. We are yet to take the holiday, but so far so good! Andy has been very helpful and very easy to contact. If the villa is as good as the service so far, I will be delighted. Thank you.
Sent by Coral MacRury
Edinburgh 08/06/2016
Andy is always extremely helpful, gets our arrangements made very quickly, and saves me the time it would take me to coordinate our trips.
Sent by Maurice Wilson MBE
Edinburgh 08/06/2016
Andy has recently arranged a holiday to Santa Eulalia in Ibiza and if it is anything like our trip round parts of America which he arranged last year it will be wonderful. all the hotels and flights were first class and we had no problems with any of the arrangements.
Sent by Valerie King
Edinburgh 28/05/2016
Andrew was friendly and positively reassuring. I would have no hesitation in recommending him to friends and family.
Sent by Stephen Crosbie
Edinburgh 28/05/2016
Andy provided a fantastic personal service.
Sent by Caroline Patterson
Edinburgh 04/05/2016
Andy was an absolute star - I had to reconfirm a return transfer and my phone would not work in Spain. I emailed him on a bank holiday Monday and within 30 mins he had it all sorted and had saved me from stressing.
Sent by Helen Rafferty
Glasgow 03/05/2016
Service was fantastic...I would have no problem in recommending Andy
Sent by Sally Wieland
Birmingham 25/04/2016
Andy arranged the holiday of a lifetime for us. I requested a number of alterations and had a few queries which Andy dealt with quickly and in a friendly manner. Just what you need when you're flapping and a little over excited!
Sent by Ruth Condie
Aberlady 25/04/2016
Andy is the best, I have recommended him to friends and they have all had a great experience too.
Sent by Marcin Sewera
Edinburgh 14/04/2016
Brilliant service.
Sent by Lynn Boag
Edinburgh 14/04/2016
This is the first time that I have booked a holiday this way, and think this has a special touch and would recommend it to people.
Sent by Hazel Prandstatter
Edinburgh 06/04/2016
Andy, as always, does a splendid job on our behalf. We would or I would not be comfortable arranging our holiday on my own. I have on many occasion recommended Andy and Travel Counsellors of the great work you all do. In short he never lets me down.Thank you.,
Sent by Colin Hewitt
Musselburgh 01/04/2016
Same holiday.....but £1400 cheaper than other travel agents.
Sent by Elizabeth Struthers
Edinburgh 26/03/2016
This is my first experience of using a travel counsellor and will definitely be using Andy again for any future holidays as we have received excellent service .
Sent by Donald MacKinnon
Edinburgh 25/03/2016
It was a pleasure dealing with Andy, changes which were made during initial contact and in later discussion were dealt with enthusiasm and a high level of professionalism
Sent by LaurieAnne Kennedy
Birmingham 15/03/2016
We have started to use Andy for pretty much all out bookings. We have already recommended him to friends .
Sent by Christopher Minto
Livingston 15/03/2016
Andy took all the stress away and was extremely helpful from start to finish. I am not normally one to recommend, however, I will definitely be recommending Andy to all my friends and colleagues. Thanks Andy.
Sent by Colin Melville
Aberlady 14/03/2016
Very responsive, good recommendations, great service.
Sent by Dorothy Dick
Edinburgh 11/03/2016
Fantastic, friendly, knowledgable and patient. Sourced exactly what we wanted and within our budget. Great job done . Thanks
Sent by Jennifer Hardy
Edinburgh 06/03/2016
Great service, speedy response to email queries, always professional. Flights to suit at great prices. Highly recommend.
Sent by Patricia Henderson
Edinburgh 01/03/2016
Andy always provides a great service - great recommendations and advice on where to go.
Sent by James McCurdy
Larne 22/02/2016
When I made my initial enquiry Andy came over as very friendly and efficient. He was able to offer me alternatives that I would most likely not have considered. I found the whole experience to be excellent and would recommend Andy to friends and family.
Sent by Lynn Harris
Motherwell 19/02/2016
Andy, you are amaze balls! at booking my holidays i could not do it without you, i love the way that i don't need to hassle myself with all of the booking in problems that can happen, thanks again and here's to the next one
Sent by Andrew Barrett
Bury St. Edmonds 17/02/2016
Great service and nice guy..Will definitely use again
Sent by Kenneth Bisset
Loanhead 17/02/2016
An absolute star and Andy always goes that extra bit to make our annual holiday special with his recommendations
Sent by Barbara Gilhooly
Aberlady 17/02/2016
Andy is fantastic at guiding you through the process, making recommendations of hotels to suit your party and even suggestions of things to do once there. He is the full package! Thanks again for your help Andy.
Sent by Susan Frampton
Dorchester 16/02/2016
Amazing, supportive and professional travel service. I will definitely be asking Andy to help me again.
Sent by Alison Glover
Edinburgh 04/02/2016
Andy always answers requests very promptly and addresses any queries within hours. He has never let me down.
Sent by Mariel Roy
Edinburgh 04/02/2016
Andy was very helpful & patient while we decided on all the aspects of our holiday.
Sent by David Runciman
Edinburgh 22/01/2016
As usual, Andy was extemely helpfull & professional. I enquired about a holiday destination & within 2-3 hours, it was all booked!!!!
Sent by Neil Ogilvie
Scone 18/01/2016
Friendly, approachable attitude where nothing is too much hassle, came back with the perfect package, so a big thank you, look forward to using Andy again.
Sent by Ronald Hardy
Edinburgh 12/01/2016
A simple phone call to Andy and we had a holiday booked in Madeira. Totally seemless. Look forward to an equally painless experience getting us down to Funchal
Sent by Kevin Jamieson
Edinburgh 21/12/2015
Booked a trip to Gernany for 13! No issues, quick, efficient and good price. Would recommend!
Sent by Edward Thomson
Monmouth 11/11/2015
We were delighted with our prompt and efficient service from Andy. This is the first time we have used a Travel Counsellor but it won't be the last.
Sent by Christine Wilson
Hull 05/11/2015
Friendly and personal service, with nothing being too much trouble. Great advice on how to get the best deal too.
Sent by Robert Gaines
Glasgow 04/11/2015
From initial contact all has gone to plan with group booking process all being put in place. Happy with the service.
Sent by Jane Quinn
Edinburgh 31/10/2015
I already have recommended Andy. Everything went smoothly and here's the biggest benefit to me as I was travelling alone, I knew I could contact Andy at any time if I needed to.
Sent by Luis Letelier-Lobos
Penicuik 26/10/2015
Andy was more than hepful and you have full trust in him. Great Travel Counsellor.
Sent by William Laing
Edinburgh 21/10/2015
Excellent service from start to finish.
Sent by Louisa Seymour
Droitwich 20/10/2015
Andy was recommended to me by a friend and I am so glad he was! Andy has been extremely efficient and helpful in creating our perfect trip for the best price. Andy understood our budget and made recommendations on how to achieve this, without compromising on the quality of the accommodation or changing the location that we had our hearts set on. I would like to thanks Andy for all his hard work and I would certainly recommend him to friends and family.
Sent by Alan Crowdy
Chippenham 24/09/2015
Andy Gilhooly took the stress out of arranging my 10 year wedding anniversary and his diligent and thoroughly helpful attitude to providing an anniversary trip that we will never forget really was excellent. His exacting standards are a real asset to your organisation. I will definitely use his services again.
Sent by Chloe Leavesley
Hereford 23/09/2015
Andy has helped us a lot with booking big trips away. Really appreciate his time and effort, I could never do it on my own! Thank you
Sent by Angela Wyllie
Edinburgh 23/09/2015
100% service time after time
Sent by Gilbert Wallace
Edinburgh 21/09/2015
Your handling of my booking for return flights etc.. to Los Angeles was excellent. The service from start to finish was done in 40 minutes, allowing me to contact my host in LA within the hour, to inform them of my flights time arrival.
Sent by Frank Smith
Edinburgh 16/09/2015
Andy has been excellent dealing with my holiday requirements and has responsed quickly to all my questions.
Sent by Gary McLean
Edinburgh 16/09/2015
Andy was able to cater for our requirements with no trouble at all, even when our plans changed, he was still very accommodating and got us a great price for our trip. 10/10 and have already recommended him to friends.
Sent by Allan Binks
Stockport 08/09/2015
Top class service as always
Sent by Scott McIntyre
Hamilton 07/09/2015
Andy was very prompt and efficient with booking my dream holiday to Australia. I am really pleased with the full service and fast responses to any questions that I had.
Sent by Jaspal Sanghera
Edinburgh 03/09/2015
Your customer care has been fantastic whenever I've used your services, and would not hesitate to use you again - or recommend you to others.
Sent by Liz Hyslop
Bathgate 19/08/2015
I have been so very impressed by the responsive service and high level of customer service. I have already recommended Andy to other friends.
Sent by April Harper
Musselburgh 01/08/2015
Excellent service and would definitely recommend and use again.
Sent by Timothy Keppie
Edinburgh 30/07/2015
Andy was brilliant.
Sent by Susan Boyle
Musselburgh 28/07/2015
Brilliant service.
Sent by Ronald Gilmour
Edinburgh 20/07/2015
Andy provided excellent advice and assistance to us when we were booking our last to holidays. We shall certainly take advantage of his services again.
Sent by Ian Mitchinson
Livingston 15/07/2015
Andy has been helpful and courteous. He has managed to meet every requirement that I specified. I am very happy with the service he has provided and will happily recommend him to friends.
Sent by Kevin Kneeshaw
Edinburgh 14/07/2015
I have had a few holidays arranged by Andy and every time his attention to detail has been spot on. He listens to what you want in a holiday and provides you with options for consideration. When your choice is made he still ensures you are happy and that there is nothing else he can help you with. On our recent holiday our hotel was unfortunately struck by lightning and set on fire, the Avanti Orlando. He phoned to ensure we were all okay and that we had accommodation. I would and have recommended Andy and Travel Counsellors to friends and colleagues.
Sent by Sitara Keppie
Edinburgh 06/07/2015
Andy took exceptional care of us through a very difficult travel situation - I will definitely be booking through Andy again.
Sent by Lynne Darling
Dalkeith 02/06/2015
Andy has been great and so helpful. Really knowledgeable and friendly service. First class - would definitely recommend.
Sent by Barrie Wood
Pencaitland 30/05/2015
He is an expert in our chosen destination and it's the little personalised things that make a difference.
Sent by Andrew Addison
Edinburgh 14/05/2015
Andy has always been absolutely fantastic and professional helping in any way he can. Great experience, delivered by a great guy. Thanks.
Sent by Teresa Martin
Edinburgh 26/04/2015
I've used Andy to plan several work trips to US and Pakistan. He is helpful, reliable, very quick to respond to queries and helpful with suggestions /solutions to travel plans. I would highly recommend him.
Sent by Isabella Hampson
Falkirk 15/04/2015
First class service.
Sent by Sandra Bendall
Abu Dhabi 14/04/2015
Andy Gillhooly is our go to guy for all out travel needs. We are frequent flyers between the UK and the Middle East and Andy helps us with all our travel arrangements. I am frequently travelling alone with a young child and I always feel confident in Andy's ability to provide bespoke travel plans that suit my needs with minimum stress. I have recommended him many times to friends and family and most recently to my elderly parents who have just booked a holiday through him. They were totally impressed by his attention to detail. This is the first time they have changed their travel agent for over 30 years and as they travel abroad two or three times yearly, they will not hesitate to use him again. An excellent service, friendly approachable and reassuring manner with that extra attention to detail I look for.
Sent by Mary Mearns
Edinburgh 09/04/2015
Andy is extremely helpful, and always goes the extra mile to make sure your experience is all you hoped for!!!
Sent by Darren Flynn
North Berwick 30/03/2015
Andy was really helpful, nothing too much trouble. Couldn't ask for any more in terms of service and attention.
Sent by Jane Quinn
Edinburgh 16/03/2015
Thank you Andy for being so patient. Despite changing our minds, location on several different occasions, you continually came back with options for us and I am delighted to say we are now booked, delighted and looking forward to our holiday.
Sent by Stewart Houston
Biggar 05/03/2015
Prompt attention with a friendly and helpful manner
Sent by Kate Robertson
Edinburgh 04/03/2015
Andy has provided an excellent service and has been really efficient and knowledgeable.
Sent by Geraldine Richardson
Edinburgh 01/03/2015
Have already recommended Andy Gilhooly.
Sent by Hazel Prandstatter
Edinburgh 25/02/2015
Where would I be without Andy? He takes all the strain and hassle out of my hands which in turn makes my life stress-free when booking a holiday. He knows our likes and dislikes and is always so courteous. I would say he goes the extra mile for us and it is so much appreciated. We always recommend him and Travel Counsellors wherever we go. Thank you Andy for another job done very well.
Sent by Hannah Lock
Loanhead 18/02/2015
Very friendly and quick in dealing with all our questions and requests. Excellent service! Very happy!
Sent by JulieAnne Tallon
Birmingham 16/02/2015
Have already recommended Andy and will be contacting him soon about our next trip.
Sent by John Gilhooly
Edinburgh 15/02/2015
Andrew gave us excellent service booking our holiday and nothing was a problem. He was very helpful and could not do enough for us We will certainly be using his services in the future and has already arranged our next holiday to the USA in May.
Sent by Colin Ransom
Witcham 14/02/2015
Andy was very helpful and gave excellent customer service, especially as we had to keep changing dates and length of stay for various reasons!
Sent by David Runciman
Edinburgh 13/02/2015
I have booked a holiday through Andy prior to my forthcoming holiday & would not go anywhere else. I have been telling people about the professional & friendly service he offers & have been spreading his name & phone number around. Thanks Andy.
Sent by Mary McClymont
Edinburgh 12/02/2015
Excellent service, a pleasant change to have a prompt response. Unlike high street travel agents who couldn't care less about customer service. I would have no hesitation in recommending Andy and I will certainly be using his services again in the future.
Sent by Caroline Travers
Hamilton 09/02/2015
I have found the service and communication I have had from Andy first class. He has guided me step by step in booking our dream holiday. I have never been to America and wouldnt have known where to start with the locations we wanted to go to. Andy has made this a seamless task.
Sent by Andrew Ormston
Swindon 07/02/2015
Always helpful and takes the stress out of booking. I would have no hesitation in recommending Andy.
Sent by Laurie Jack
Kirkcaldy 27/01/2015
Excellent advice and service when booking our once in a lifetime holiday.
Sent by Alison Glover
Edinburgh 27/01/2015
Andy responded very quickly to my request for information, he has also answered all of our questions clearly and promptly - and all documentation was received within 48hrs. We are delighted, and very much looking forward to our holiday, and have already recommended Andy to a friend, who has booked a holiday with Andy too!!
Sent by Brian Malloy
Edinburgh 26/01/2015
Andy listened to exactly what we wanted gave us a number of options. Really knowledgeable and approachable and not at all pushy. Have already recommended him to a few people.
Sent by Joseph Ferguson
Abu Dhabi 14/01/2015
Andy was very professional whilst sorting out my flights, he was more than efficient and dealt with things quickly and without any trouble. Great service, keep up the good work!
Sent by Sheila Addison
Edinburgh 13/01/2015
First class personal service from Andy Gilhooly.
Sent by Stephen Crosbie
Edinburgh 05/01/2015
Andy has been extremely attentive, tailoring a holiday for our family ensuring we will all have a fantastic time. We cannot wait to go.
Sent by Gavin Kneeshaw
Edinburgh 29/12/2014
Used Andy Gilhooly for several years and the service received is always first class. This is not just due to the price but also the security you feel being part of a big organisation with a local feel.
Sent by Dawn Paterson
Edinburgh 29/12/2014
Andy is extremely trustworthy and knowledgable.
Sent by Peter Collyer
Dunfermline 23/12/2014
I already have recommended Andy Gilhooly to several people. Andy's services were recommended to me by a work colleague. When I contacted Andy, I gave him the start and finish dates and a brief outline of the locations that were definites. Andy gave me advice and options around these locations and suggested a mini cruise at one of them, something I'd never even thought about. This has added an extra dimension to our holiday. Andy has handled all the booking arrangements and kept us updated. All we have to do is turn up and enjoy our holiday.
Sent by Emma Downie
West Linton 11/12/2014
Have not used a travel agent for a number of years but have been really pleased with the service. Not only secured us a great deal but has been there to guide us through every step of the process. Has answered every question promptly even when they are trivial! Would highly recommend.
Sent by Riccardo Valvona
Edinburgh 02/12/2014
It is essential that whoever your travel agent is, they must be prepared for any changes to the original itinerary, even if they have to be changed several times. Because when one is thinking of booking a holiday, friends and your agent who have had experience on that particular itinerary usually offer advice on different aspects of it. That's why I like booking through Andy at Travel Counsellors. Too many times in the past in the local high street agents I found that they make you one offer of a flight or hotel and expect you to accept it. They never have the time to offer you several options,and don't like it when you leave to think about the option they have given you.
Sent by John Mackay
Dalkeith 20/11/2014
Our Travel Counsellor (Andy Gilhooly) was excellent, he had a clear in depth knowledge of the resort I was looking to book. He was exceptionally helpful and efficient and quickly arranged our holiday seamlessly. We are now looking forward to our holiday next summer and were very pleased with the experience and have already recommended Andy and Travel Counsellors to family and friends.
Sent by Janice Murphy
Hamilton 11/11/2014
Andy once again has proven to be highly competent and reliable when booking our latest holiday. He goes all out to get the best deal for us and I wouldn't hesitate in recommending him to my friends.
Sent by Andrea Rolph
Oxford 30/10/2014
Great, friendly and efficient way to book your holiday, all stress free. Would definitely use again. Many Thanks Andy.
Sent by Ronald Cunliffe
Edinburgh 29/10/2014
Andy had sorted my last 10 holidays and I will give him 10/10 for service and for taking the hassle from bookings!! Holidays are for relaxing and so should booking them!!
Sent by Susan Richardson
Edinburgh 23/10/2014
Large family group from 3 to 65 many different requirements and Andy managed to find something to keep everyone happy.
Sent by Scott Youngson
Thurso 23/10/2014
We have used Andy twice this year, once to the US and now to Marbella, 1st class service from a very professional bloke. Have already recomended Andy to many friends and family.
Sent by Colin Crichton
Aberdeen 30/09/2014
Andy's service has been fantastic, and we have already recommended him to family and friends who have been equally impressed!
Sent by Andrea Wood
Oxford 06/09/2014
Excellent service.
Sent by Christine Wilson
Scunthorpe 29/08/2014
Andy was fantastic in being able to find travel solutions quickly and cheaply for my journey to the US. I couldn't have asked for a more professional and personal advisor.
Sent by Louise Sinclair
Preston 27/08/2014
I have already recommended Andy to a couple of people and I will certainly book through Andy in future - it takes all the hassle out of finding a holiday. Very, very impressed with the service and price.
Sent by Elizabeth Macnaughton
Edinburgh 21/08/2014
Thank you Andy, you took the stress out of trying to find all these great flights and deals. With your knowledge, I am confident that the best deal was provided. Would definitely recommend.
Sent by Victoria Mountfield
Liverpool 06/08/2014
Andy provides an excellent service - he is extremely prompt at turning round queries and specific requests as well as giving advice on various options to enable us to make an informed choice. We also love the personal touches and regular email prompts so that we are fully prepared for our trip.
Sent by Paul Annegarn
London 29/07/2014
Andy was great. Hit exactly the right notes and provided a family holiday I was unable to find the time to book which met all our requirements. And he did it lightning fast.
Sent by David Runciman
Edinburgh 27/07/2014
We called into a Thomas Cook travel agents and all they tried to sell us was a holiday in Turkey, when neither of us wanted to go there. After that my girlfriend, Margaret called Andy and expressed to him we were looking for a holiday in Portugal and the very next day he emailed us two options. Margaret and I then viewed them on the internet, then I phoned Andy back and before I knew it, he had it booked and turned up at my house with the tickets/boarding passes!!! What a professional and personal service. I can honestly say I will recommend Andy to anyone who is looking to book a holiday and we will definitely be back getting Andy to book our next holiday. Thanks Andy.
Sent by Sandra Bendall
Falkirk 25/07/2014
Andy is brilliant. I have used him many times over the last couple of years and he does everything for us taking the stress and worry out of travel for me and my family. I have recommended him before and I will do so again. First class service from a great guy who goes the extra mile for you.
Sent by Alex Morrison
Edinburgh 22/07/2014
Very friendly and efficient with nothing being too much trouble. On the back of our main holiday being organised by Andy I have booked two more trips via him and have no problems in recommending him to friends and colleagues.
Sent by Emma Mann
Hereford 14/07/2014
Andy has been very helpful and informative. He made me feel like I was his only client.
Sent by Stephen Lindsay
Kirkcaldy 11/07/2014
Andy is a very helpful friendly guy who does genuinely try to ensure your holiday needs are met. I will definitely recommend him and personally use him again.
Sent by Ronald Gilmour
Edinburgh 04/07/2014
It was a pleasure to have met and been dealt with by Andy Gilhooly. He was able to deal with our requests punctually and effortlessly and we shall definitely use his services again in the future.
Sent by Susan Cook
Livingston 25/06/2014
Andy was responsive to our needs, very helpful and knowledgeable about the area we were travelling too.
Sent by Neil Valentine
Musselburgh 21/06/2014
Andy took care of everything even though he was in Australia at the time, nothing seemed too much trouble for him, would definitely recommend and use him again.
Sent by Martin Quinn
Edinburgh 18/06/2014
Very helpful, I was pretty clueless about how it was going to work but Andy did a great job of telling me exactly what I needed to do and what I was getting for my money. Top marks, made booking my holiday easy.
Sent by Giles Etherington
Melrose 10/06/2014
Andy did a great job finding exactly what I was after. My changes to itinerary based on budgets and times were absolutely no problem and each new suggestion fitted perfectly.
Sent by Devin Scobie
Edinburgh 03/06/2014
Andy completed what I thought was a complex long-haul, multi-class flight booking faster than any agent I have ever used before - and certainly quicker than I could have done myself. Quite apart from securing a great value fare, his knowledge and friendly service was a pleasure to work with. I have already recommended him to friends who have booked a trip with him - and I am now planning a special anniversary holiday next year!
Sent by Teresa Martin
Edinburgh 03/06/2014
I would like to highly commend Andy's service when sorting recent flight bookings to Pakistan for my organisation. He checked the various route options and costings very efficiently and promptly. He offered suggestions and advice and made the whole process very smooth and straightforward. I would highly recommend him to friends and family.
Sent by Suzanne Anderson
Edinburgh 23/05/2014
Quick results. Andy even contacted me to check details on passport were correct. They weren't. Thank goodness he noticed. Great price too. Will use again.
Sent by Tracey Jefferies
Midlothian 14/05/2014
Very helpful and informative service from Andy Gilhooly. He attended our parent meeting and answered questions as well as getting us the best deal from a cost and logistical perspective.
Sent by Lisa Hyslop
London 09/05/2014
We received outstanding service from Andy, he made everything seamless!
Sent by Mark Eddie
Aberdeen 08/05/2014
Excellent service, excellent communication, great prices!
Sent by Caroline Travers
Motherwell 06/05/2014
I have had a very good experience dealing with Andy and have already recommended him to my friends and colleagues.
Sent by Kevin Kneeshaw
Edinburgh 05/05/2014
I have used Andy Gilhooly for three holidays now and the level of service and knowledge has been exceptional. His attention to detail when asking you what you want from your holiday ensures that he gives you options that are on the mark. I have also booked flights for my son while attending college in America from Edinburgh to Ashfield North Carolina he has taken the time to ensure value for money but also the right route with good connection times. I have arranged group trips from Edinburgh to New York and his personal touch for all travellers has ensured they also have no hesitation in returning to Andy for his services.
Sent by Laura Comerford
Edinburgh 05/05/2014
Fantastic service. Gave our requirements and within the hour Andy got back to us with a wonderful holiday. Looking forward to September. Great when you can rely on someone to organise the whole trip. Flying from local airport, all inclusive, 5 star, transfers included, butler service…paradise. What more could we ask for!
Sent by Shaun Deegan
Edinburgh 03/05/2014
One I would recommend and happily use again.
Sent by Lynsey Jack
Kirkcaldy 02/05/2014
Fantastic prompt service and lots of help whenever needed. Would highly recommend.
Sent by Dougie Bendall
Falkirk 26/04/2014
No enquiry is mundane for Andy, every interaction is treated as special. Put simply, his service is extraordinary.
Sent by Michael Mearns
Edinburgh 24/04/2014
Andy is extremely helpful and willing to go the extra mile!
Sent by Jay Cooper
Birmingham 23/04/2014
Andy has provided me with excellent customer service, he was very efficient and quick to respond to all my queries. His service for my partner and I was been superb and I would most definitely recommend him to all friends and family.
Sent by Michael Flynn
Edinburgh 22/04/2014
I didn't realise booking a multi flight holiday could be so easy. Excellent service
Sent by Jamie Neal
Hereford 17/04/2014
Very professional in his approach, a 'can do' attitude and a joy to do business with.
Sent by Kenneth Boyter
Edinburgh 13/04/2014
Excellent service
Sent by Craig Hutton
West Lothian 11/04/2014
Andy was very professional and provided an excellent service and always responded quickly to any queries. I have already recommended Andy onto family.
Sent by Lesley MacNiven
Edinburgh 09/04/2014
A fantastic service and a lovely chap, I have passed his card and info to 6 + friends thus far and will have no hesitation in continuing to.
Sent by Patricia Henderson
Edinburgh 08/04/2014
Andy provided an excellent service. Very professional, efficient and he made sure we got what we were looking for. A great personal service. Would definitely recommend Andy to family and friends.
Sent by Stuart Aitchison
Livingston 03/04/2014
What a fantastic way to book our holiday. I asked Andy to check out prices for the Caribbean where he took full control and returned with a lovely hotel and destination at a reasonable cost. I would definitely be recommending Andy and Travel Counsellors in the future to all my friends and family...I'm actually speaking to my brother in laws mother on the phone about Andy as we speak. She is going to contact him for her holiday.
Sent by Nicola Harper
Motherwell 26/03/2014
Andy was very helpful and answered all of my questions. He met the criteria I was looking for and I would definitely recommend him to anyone I know wishing to book a holiday.
Sent by Giles Gilhooly
Aberlady 25/03/2014
Sensational service from Andy Gilhooly. Truly amazing and a breath of fresh air compared to Thomsons or Thomas Cook. I will always book with Andy Gilhooly. He takes the pressure of holiday booking and allows you to look forward to drinks, sun and a nice cool holiday booking!
Sent by Karen Hoey
Motherwell 19/03/2014
An excellent travel rep. Very helpful and professional.
Sent by David Rose
Edinburgh 13/03/2014
Andy worked to the brief and gave us various options to consider. He responded quickly and completed the booking during the evening, showing how attentive and available he is, giving us great confidence that we've made the right choice.
Sent by Valerie King
Edinburgh 04/03/2014
I've asked Andrew to book holidays/flights before and have had great service so I wouldn't ask or go anywhere else for advice or recommendations. I have recommended Andrew to all that I know, with confidence.
Sent by Ross Stisi
Musselburgh 03/03/2014
Andy is very approachable and great to deal with. I have already passed an enquiry to him and will be happy to continue to do so.
Sent by Ross Mason
Longniddry 27/02/2014
I would have no hesitation recommending Andy, he was very patient and sent lots of holiday packages for us to look at and was always available for advice. And a jolly nice chap too!!
Sent by Scott Wallace
Gullane 16/02/2014
Andy was extremely helpful and made booking the holiday simple. Would definitely recommend Andy to my friends and family in the future.
Sent by Brian McRae
Edinburgh 13/02/2014
Helpful, prompt and provided a first class service.
Sent by Davina Patrizio
Edinburgh 10/02/2014
Andy has planned a holiday for my friend and myself exactly as we have asked him to and we are looking forward to it so much - September can't come soon enough.
Sent by Andrew Ormston
Swindon 10/02/2014
Excellent efficient service - will be booking again. Thanks.
Sent by Fiona Waddell
Edinburgh 07/02/2014
Super fast, super-efficient service. Well done Andy.
Sent by Hazel Prandstatter
Edinburgh 27/01/2014
We always recommend Andy wherever we go and to our friends and relatives. He is honest, reliable, takes all the worry out of doing the paperwork. He comes to our home with all the documents and goes through them with a "fine tooth comb" He has never failed us. Well done Andy.
Sent by James Forsyth
Edinburgh 25/01/2014
Not had our holiday yet but very impressed with the service and enjoyed the opportunity of sitting back and giving Andy the reins and we are very pleased with the holiday arrangements. Thank you.
Sent by Karen Dalrymple-Montgomery
Edinburgh 23/01/2014
Excellent service, no messing or waiting around for answers, saved me money on transfers, Andy knows what he's talking about! Took the hassle out of the booking procedure, by doing it for me! Will definitely recommend to others and use Andy again!
Sent by Jim Leithead
Musselburgh 22/01/2014
Many thanks again Andy for arranging our Winter break to Lanzarote. Everything went like clockwork as usual, with no problems whatsoever. I will be recommending you to friends and family. Will be arranging my next break very soon.
Sent by Garry Olver
Edinburgh 21/01/2014
First class service, would recommend Andy to everyone.
Sent by George Murray
Malaga, Spain 17/01/2014
Andy works diligently to get me quick answers and responds with appropriate prices.
Sent by Brenda McKie
Sawbridgeworth 10/01/2014
Speedy response and a better deal than I could get for myself.
Sent by Richard Price
Edinburgh 30/12/2013
Very prompt service. Smashing!
Sent by Kathleen Paterson
Edinburgh 12/12/2013
Great personal service, very efficient and very likely to use in the future - thank you.
Sent by Julie Gilchrist
North Berwick 12/12/2013
Andy was very helpful and efficient as always.
Sent by Scott McMillan
Haddington 07/12/2013
Bent over backwards to help.
Sent by Linda Lockerbie
Edinburgh 06/12/2013
First class, prompt, exceedingly helpful - no hesitation in recommending him to anyone.
Sent by Julie Inglis
Glasgow 03/12/2013
Andy has been very responsive and extremely thorough in all aspects of my requirements, delighted with the levels of service I have already recommended Andy and will definitely be using him as my first port of call for all future travel requirements. Thanks.
Sent by Lyndon Davies
Aberdeen 28/11/2013
From start to finish of the holiday process Andy was fantastic, his advice and attention to detail ensured our holiday went exactly as planned. Thanks for your help and congratulations on your recent award. We will of course be using your services again in future and will recommend you to our friends and family. Best Regards, Lyndon
Sent by Robert Else
Castle Donnington 20/11/2013
I would highly recommend Andy Gilhooly for either business or leisure travel and visa services. He is extremely informative about the services he can provide, helpful beyond all expectations and a real professional.
Sent by Susan Richardson
Edinburgh 20/11/2013
Couldn't ask for better attention - available any time.
Sent by Janice Murphy
Hamilton 17/11/2013
Andy does exactly what it says on the tin. He is polite, friendly and responds to your requests very quickly. An asset to your company.
Sent by Allan Binks
Stockport 15/11/2013
Excellent service and advice
Sent by Denise Pinto
Edinburgh 11/11/2013
First Class service. We got the deal we wanted in a very efficient approach. Highly recommend you to my friends and family.
Sent by Valerie King
Edinburgh 28/10/2013
On behalf of Lesley and myself I just want to say many thanks for all your efforts sorting our recent holiday to Venice. You did absolutely everything for us which took all the stress and strain away. We can’t thank you enough. You even completed our luggage labels. What a lovely touch. The flights were superb and the hotel was perfect. What a great location - very close to St. Marks Square. Amazing value for money. Thanks again and rest assured we will be recommending you to all our family and friends.
Sent by Anne Mouat
Musselburgh 26/10/2013
Just a note to say we have had a fabulous holiday and seen and done so much. All your arrangements were just perfect, everything was in order and thanks to you we had absolutely no problems. The trip you booked to Niagara was the highlight and couldn’t have been better. The whole day was magical including lunch in the Falls View Restaurant on the 22nd floor of the Sheraton Hotel!! Amazing. We won’t hesitate to contact you in future for further travel arrangement. Thank you so much.
Sent by Katy Doonan
Edinburgh 24/10/2013
Very helpful, all the questions I asked were answered and he never took long to reply. Very efficient and I will be recommending Andy to my friends. I will definitely book my next holiday with him.
Sent by Alan Thomson
Glasgow 23/10/2013
I have recently returned from a trip to Las Vegas, Boston, and Toronto, which were arranged by Andy Gilhooly. The holiday was great and all the arrangements were spot on, from the flights transfers and hotels. Andy did a great job, even taking a call from me in Toronto to check a flight time, great service. Many thanks.
Sent by Sitara Keppie
Edinburgh 02/10/2013
Arranging travel is easy when Andy takes care of it. My trip was fraught with complications and I was really struggling with the weight of how to sort it all out. Andy makes it all so easy! He is understanding of both the travel details and the emotional state (the reason for travel can be highly emotional). I would highly recommend him, and I fully intend to get Andy to deal with all my travel from now on! He is just brilliant!
Sent by Ross McNichol
Edinburgh 02/10/2013
Andy was a real help to me and I will recommend him to all friends and family. A great service.
Sent by Alexander Morrison
Penicuik 30/09/2013
Andy has kept me well updated on every aspect of my trip along with possible costs etc., so very pleased with that. Due to his service I have also handed out his business cards to other family/friends.
Sent by Susan MacFarlane
Livingston 26/09/2013
Andy has been great at keeping us informed and helped to take a lot of work away from our doorstep. Thank you.
Sent by Catriona Waugh
Edinburgh 26/09/2013
Andy was brilliant, extremely efficient and quick. I couldn't ask for more.
Sent by Paul Steed
Ontario, Canada 21/09/2013
Andy is very cordial, and knowledgeable about golf events and packaging, which is what I'm after.
Sent by Alan Thomson
Edinburgh 04/09/2013
Great service from Andy.
Sent by Ruth Condie
Aberlady 03/09/2013
Superb service and we are already recommending Andy
Sent by Guy Collingwood
Surrey 27/08/2013
Great service, well looked after, thank you Andy!
Sent by Craig Miller
Dalkeith 27/08/2013
Andy, I would like to thank you for the great effort in helping me when my holiday in July did not materialise. Your slogan says "you go that extra mile" and I can confirm that you certainly do. Secondly I would like to thank you for my new holiday booking for October. My wife and children feel much more at ease knowing that you have done our booking. I would gladly recommend you to all my family and friends. With grateful thanks.
Sent by Jim Leithead
Musselburgh 27/08/2013
Many thanks for arranging our recent holiday to Lanzarote. Everything went like clockwork, and we arrived home to receive a welcome home card (Cheers for that).
Only one complaint. Why do you arrange the quickest 2 weeks of the year.
I will (and already have) be recommending your services. Thanks again.
Sent by Stuart Aitchison
Prestonpans 20/08/2013
From start to finish Andy was very helpful when he looked at a few options for my Mum and Dad before locating the perfect holiday for them. In fact the whole process was very slick.
My Mum and Dad would definitely book another holiday through you at Travel Counsellors.
I will definitely recommend your services as your personal touch is what’s missing in today’s online world.
Sent by Laura Comerford
Edinburgh 20/08/2013
Booking was friendly, fast and confirmed verbally and by email. Would definitely book again through Andy and highly recommend to family and friends.
Sent by Fiona Young
Cheshire 19/08/2013
A note to thank you for all that you have done towards our holiday in Crete this year. We had a lovely holiday and the hotel was perfect. There was something for each of us and it was a very relaxing week away. The hotel staff were excellent and we had a fabulous view from our room.
Thank you for your note which greeted us when we arrived home, a lovely touch!
Sent by Charles Bootland
Edinburgh 13/08/2013
Great service given with aplomb.
Sent by David Swift
Worcestershire 13/08/2013
Andy was professional, enthusiastic, reliable and reassuring in dealing with our enquiry. We were 100% happy with the services provided and gave Andy our business. We trust in Andy's personal knowledge about the tour we have booked for January / February 2014 and know we can rely on Andy to deal with any issues that may arise......10/10...
Sent by Lynne Veitch
Musselburgh 13/08/2013
Andy provides a quick and excellent service. He found me the exact type of holiday I was after! Thanks!
Sent by Stephen Crosbie
Edinburgh 12/08/2013
The attention to detail and level of personal service received from Andy was impeccable. The holiday I had been researching for months was arranged by him within 24 hours finding us a better overall package at a more affordable price. A great service I have already recommended to family and friends.
Sent by Lorraine Mackenzie
Edinburgh 07/08/2013
Andy is very helpful and professional. Communication was good throughout the booking process.
Sent by Douglas Munro
West Lothian 07/08/2013
Andy was brilliant in arranging the booking of our flights and hotel. I would (and have) recommend him to friends and family to assist them with their future holidays.
Sent by James Lamond
Tranent 01/08/2013
Andy has provided an excellent service from day 1. We look forward to completing our holiday plans with him over the coming weeks.
Sent by William Aitchison
Edinburgh 31/07/2013
From start to finish Andy was very helpful when he looked at a few options for my wife and I before locating the perfect holiday. In fact, the whole process was very slick! We would definitely book another holiday through Andy Gilhooly and Travel Counsellors. We will definitely recommend your services, as your personal touch is what’s missing in today’s online world.
Sent by Susan Gray
Kirkintilloch 25/07/2013
I would highly recommend Andy Gilhooly to friends, family and colleagues. He has been extremely helpful in organising all aspects of our trip and I would definitely use the services of Andy at Travel Counsellors again.
Sent by Gavin Kneeshaw
Edinburgh 25/07/2013
I had to book my flight late as I was waiting for college clearance and Visa. I was also flying to a destination that international flights don’t go to so Andy had his work cut out. All was booked with the minimum of fuss and with options on routes given with advice on timings and transfer. Andy offers the complete package with care.
Sent by Glenn Milne
Roslin 20/07/2013
Very good service, from start to finish. Well explained, well researched and the info sheets on the destinations were most helpful
Sent by Sitara Keppie
Edinburgh 10/07/2013
Andy is absolutely brilliant! He is attentive to your needs and helpful in every way. He really makes it a pleasure to organise difficult travel arrangements.
Sent by Dionne Read
Port Seton 24/06/2013
Andy Gilhooly is a very helpful, friendly and extremely efficient person. I wouldn't hesitate to contact him for any travel related issues. I would also happily refer him onto my friends, family and business colleagues.
Sent by Antony Murphy
Hamilton 21/06/2013
Very fast, efficient and friendly.
Sent by Victoria Mountfield
Liverpool 20/06/2013
Andy Gilhooly was extremely prompt in his replies and we received our documentation the following day as well as card from Andy. Nice touch. Roll on the holiday!
Sent by Valerie Short
Radcliffe 19/06/2013
The travel arrangements for this particular trip were quite complicated, as my daughter and I needed flights to Columbia, then from Columbia to Orlando to meet up with the rest of my family for our holiday. Andy took all the worry out of this for me and put a package together so that we all in Orlando at roughly the same time. I had to contact Andy on several occasions and found him to be extremely patient and helpful in catering for me and my family’s needs. I would highly recommended his services to everyone I know.
Sent by Barbara Gilhooly
Aberlady 11/06/2013
Andy gave us lots of recommendations and had great knowledge of the resort/area. He was happy to spend a considerable amount of time searching for the perfect resort for our family. I would have no problem in recommending Andy to friends, family & colleagues.
Sent by Alison Coutts
Falkirk 07/06/2013
Andy Gilhooly couldn't do enough for us.
Sent by Nicholas Burrows
Birmingham 04/06/2013
Very good prompt personal service.
Sent by Malcolm MacKenzie
Edinburgh 28/05/2013
Andy was easy to deal with, and replied to all e-mail queries very quickly. He came up with an outstanding price for the car hire - we would definitely use his services again.
Sent by Mev Welsh
Edinburgh 22/05/2013
I was very satisfied with the service from Andy. I have used him twice now and got nothing but the best personal service. Thank You.
Sent by Valerie King
Edinburgh 19/05/2013
I love Andrew, my very own travel organiser, he does just what I like and what I expect for a holiday and travel arrangements. I would recommend him to the queen if I could, but will make do with recommending Andrew to family and friends. Many thanks!
Sent by Douglas Bendall
Falkirk 19/05/2013
Andy is an outstanding travel counsellor. His warm manner and clear approach gave us confidence that he was getting us a great deal. His aftercare is second to none. We have already recommended him to people we know. He took the stress and hard work out of holiday planning. He is a credit to your firm.
Sent by Audrey Quinn
Musselburgh 30/04/2013
I just wanted to say thank you very much for the excellent service my Uncle received from you. As you know he was travelling alone to New Zealand to see his daughter and family for 10 weeks and at 85 years old we were all concerned about him doing the long journey on his own but you arranged assisted care for him throughout the journey which put everyone’s mind at rest. My family and I would not hesitate to recommend your services in the future. Thanks again for all your efforts.
Sent by Julie Smith
East Lothian 30/04/2013
"Miles to travel, many or few. I’ll go that extra one just for you" If anyone has heard you using this slogan, but hasn’t experienced your help in organising their travel then I can categorically confirm that you do indeed go the extra mile. Had we not booked with you, I am quite sure we would never have left Scotland as I don’t think we would have got the same level of service anywhere else.
Sent by Scott Wallace
Portobello 28/04/2013
Andy gave exceptionally good service when we were trying to hire a car in London. He made the booking quick and easy. I will definitely use this service again for future bookings and highly recommend to family and friends.
Sent by Audret Reid
Peebles 19/04/2013
In this day and age - it’s very hard to find a business which does not complicate the service you are asking for. I called to enquire about a car hire - it was a matter of urgency as my car broke down. I own a Cocktail Bar and Bistro so a car to allow me to get out and about for stock is the most important thing to me. I called and the paperwork was arranged for me straightaway so I picked up the car at a suitable place for me! There was no hassle, no stress, just a great customer experience. I certainly would recommend the company. Thank you.
Sent by Sarah Urquhart
East Lothian 16/04/2013
I would like to thank Andy recently arranging our hotel for a city break in Berlin.
I do not normally use travel agents, preferring to search the web myself for the best deal. However, I was short on time and I wanted to give Andy the opportunity to quote.
I was really impressed with how he took time to source suitable options for us, even though it was only a small booking. I was also pleasantly surprised by the very reasonable price he quoted.
However, this is nothing compared to how impressed I was with the hotel itself when we finally arrived. Anyone who has travelled knows that star ratings alone can’t always guarantee the atmosphere and service of a hotel, but the Steigenberger Berlin exceeded all our expectations. It was luxurious and high quality, but also friendly with excellent service and helpful staff. It is clear to me that Andy is very careful about the hotels he select for his clients.
I will definitely be asking Andy to organise our family summer holiday and I will have no hesitation recommending his services to family and friends.
Sent by Eileen Thomson
Edinburgh 13/04/2013
Service was excellent and would recommend to friends.
Sent by Lynne Hamilton
Dunblane 11/04/2013
Andy Gilhooly has provided me with first class service and more importantly, managed to get me the exact holiday that I was looking for, at a reasonable price. What is important to me, is someone taking care of everything and not having to do it all myself, so having a specialist that takes care of every detail is what I need. I have no hesitation in recommending Andy to friends and colleagues and would certainly use him again in the future.
Sent by Stuart Aitchison
Livingston 27/03/2013
If you are thinking of booking a holiday and want someone to take care of all your plans, from leaving the house to arriving safely at your destination - contact Andy Gilhooly, he treats your holiday like he's going with you!
Sent by Amy Ballinghall
Edinburgh 26/03/2013
I wanted to take this opportunity to say a big thank you for the research and work Andy put into finding me and Dean a 1st Wedding Anniversary holiday. From our first conversation to discuss possible destinations and options for flights etc. he was so detailed and helpful with his approach, really listening to what we were looking for. Andy then kept in close contact with us throughout the process, which was much appreciated. It shows that he takes absolute care and pride in what he does.
Andy offered a very professional service and without a doubt we would not hesitate to recommend him to any of our other family members, friends, colleagues and clients.
Sent by Gregory Plummer
Preston 22/03/2013
Following an annus horribilis 2012 we were desperate for a holiday asap and a cruise was top of our list. Not only did Andy Gilhooley find something he found an amazing offer with P&O on Ventura - a balcony cabin for 13 nights for the grand price of £879 plus flights to the port and accommodation. Even check-in is being dealt with. A fantastic service. It wouldn't surprise me if Andy turns up at the door to run us to the airport!
Sent by John Taylor
Kircaldy 22/03/2013
Very prompt, professional and helpful. Very knowledgeable about the area we are planning on travelling to. Will definitely recommend Andy to friends and family.
Sent by Deborah King
Edinburgh 07/03/2013
Andy was very helpful and prompt in getting back to me with prices of flights and accommodation.
Sent by Louise Rankine
Blackburn 21/02/2013
Andy was very polite, friendly and helpful when I phoned up to book my holiday. I would definitely recommend this travel agent to friends and family.
Sent by Julie Gilchrist
North Berwick 19/02/2013
I am writing to say a big thank you for helping us organise our family holiday at Easter. You ensured that you fully understood our brief and then came up with a number of options that would suit. When we started to narrow down our choice, you made sure that all our (many) questions were answered in full and that we were entirely happy with our final decision. I would have no hesitation in recommending your service to others and indeed have already started to do so.
Sent by Derek Walkingshaw
Kirknewton 19/02/2013
First class service from the beginning to end.
Sent by Colin Smith
North Berwick 13/02/2013
Many thanks to Andy in helping us find a wonderful family holiday. He took a full brief from us and came up with a number of suitable options. Once we had selected a destination, Andy was able to find out further details about it for us and answer all the questions we had. We would have no hesitation in recommending Andy to others (and in fact already have!)
Sent by Paul Patrizio
Edinburgh 07/02/2013
Andy is superb. He basically does everything for you apart from come on the holiday.
Sent by John Mills
Coldingham 31/01/2013
Andy got me the best price and deal for a fantastic holiday, he also got me flights to and from Edinburgh whilst other agents told me I had to leave from Heathrow. He kept me up to speed with the booking process and explained everything in detail. I am already recommending him to friends and colleagues alike. I cannot wait to go!
Sent by Kenny Boyter
Edinburgh 30/01/2013
Andy has organised many holidays for us over the last few years, mainly to Florida. He is well organised and his communication is excellent. Going to Florida, contact Andy. In fact going anywhere, contact Andy. Nothing is too much trouble and he is easy to work with.
Sent by Alexander Lee
East Lothian 29/01/2013
Andy really cared about researching and booking the right trip for us. Such truly personal service is rare nowadays and wonderful to experience.
Sent by Kevin Kneeshaw
Edinburgh 24/01/2013
Service so far has been exceptional with individual requirements and detail being the key words. The communication has been excellent without being intrusive.
Sent by Neil England
Manchester 24/01/2013
Having never booked a break away before I was given accurate and relevant advice allowing me to make decisions on choices given to me. Throughout the booking process Andy was very helpful and knowledgeable. As a result of his help and experience it made it an enjoyable process. Every detail was catered for and nothing was left to chance. I await with excitement my first ever trip to Paris. Thanks again for your excellent service.
Sent by Maureen Evans
Direlton, East Lothian. 23/01/2013
Thanks you very much for the hard work you put in when booking my recent holiday. I gave you a really vague brief (somewhere warmer than Scotland where we can do some walking) and you did your research and found us a location, hotel and timing that we would never have thought of ourselves, but is absolutely perfect. Nothing is ever too much bother for you and you really care about getting the right travel to suit the person. I will be highly recommending you to friends and family.
Sent by Hazel Prandstatter
Edinburgh 23/01/2013
Fast and very efficient service from a very personable and trustworthy person.
Sent by Janie Carmichael
Berlin 03/12/2012
Andy has been doing our group travel for nearly 30 years. Nothing is ever an issue and he makes sure everything is sorted. He is Mr Organised. Even though I have moved to Berlin he will still sort all my travel.
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On the 3rd April (Day 1) we flew down with Copa Airlines from Miami to Panama City and had a pre Cruise night at the amazing Panama Hilton. Private transfer all included by Scenic from the airport to the Hotel. What a superb Hotel and what a fascinating City it was. Staff from Scenic were waiting at the Hotel and we were fully updated on everything.
On Day 2 Scenic put on lovely coach
I recently had a short break to the amazing town of Kalkan in Turkey. I flew with Easy Jet out of Edinburgh. It’s a 4-hour, 20-minute flight then a 90 minute transfer but well worth the wait.
I stayed at the 5-star Likya Residence and Spa. It’s about a 10-minute walk into town but a stunning hotel set on the hill overlooking Kalkan. The rooms, food and people were amazing. We sunbathed each mor
It was then off to the Maldives for a short 4-night fam trip. Great and short flight with Emirates out of Dubai - just under 4 hours which was great. On arrival it was onto the seaplane for our trip to Atmosphere by Kanifushi. A great 40-minute journey to this lovely Island.
We had an amazing welcome from the staff and were then shown to our rooms. We had some time to relax and then had a great
Great flight with Emirates over to Dubai then met up with other TC’s for our 45 minute transfer to Ras al Khaimah and to the Waldorf Astoria. Checked into this amazing hotel and then it was off to the pool to cool down. The rooms are huge and stunning.
At night it was the welcome dinner at The Doubletree Marjan Island. We were really well looked after. It was then back to the hotel and more fes
Arrived in Nashville after a fairly lengthy flight from Portland via Chicago. Picked up and taken to the lovely Cambria Hotelk which is close to Broadway and a really modern hotel. Quickly checked in and then off to the welcome reception. It was then time to explore Broadway where every bar had live music - playing what a fun street.
The next day it was off to RCA Studio B for a great tour of
After our time in Washington it was then over the border and into Oregon. First up was the Fort Clatsop National Historical Park. Lots of history as the explorers in 1805 used this as a base to search the region.
We then checked into the amazing Cannery Pier Hotel in Astoria. Stunning hotel with amazing views.
We had a ride on the Old 300 Trolley before Dinner at the Bridgewater Bistro. Afte
Great flight with BA from Heathrow to Seattle and the views coming into the city are stunning.
It was then off to the Crowne Plaza to offload our cases. It was then down to Pike Place Market for lunch and a look round. Amazing place to visit and the fish were flying around. It was then the Ride the Ducks Tour which is a great way of seeing Seattle by land and water.
Then it was up the Space
I left Edinburgh on the 19th of September for a week in the 5- star Miraggio Thermal Resort and Spa.
I went with Jet2 out of Edinburgh to Thessaloniki. It’s a 3.5-hour flight and the service was pretty good.
We arrived at the airport and our complimentary transfer was waiting for us. The only problem was we had to wait an hour on another two people coming in from Stansted. It was then anothe
We started off by flying with Etihad to Bangkok via Abu Dhabi. Great service.
We arrived in Bangkok and firstly were off to the amazing Royal Orchid Sheraton. Destination Asia were looking after us on the ground. A quick rest before a boat trip up The Chaoprahya for lunch at The Babble and Rum Restaurant at The Riva Surya Hotel. The food was great.
It was then a boat trip on The Klong Tour a
I'm just back from an awesome trip to Morocco with the Morocco Tourist Board.
We stayed at the superb Movenpick in Marrakech for 3 nights, a great large hotel close to the airport and Medinah. We visited the Medinah and souks and picked up a few bargains. My advice is that it's best to go in a group or with a guide when you explore. We soaked up the atmosphere in the square and then had dinner
I’ve just returned from an amazing four days in Venice, where I stayed in the Hotel Principe on the island. The flights with EasyJet were perfect (only 2 hours 20 minutes) and we went straight to the boat ferry, which, for 15 Euros, took us to our station Guglie; our hotel was just round the corner. After checking in, we went out for our first taste of pizza and pasta at a local trattoria. There s
The first part of this amazing journey was from Edinburgh to Doha with Qatar Airways. We had a long stopover in Doha but they had a great (and free!) city tour, which included a 3-hour transit visa. We went on the tour and returned to the airport for our flight to Johannesburg.
After arriving in Johannesburg, we had a look around the city and ended up in Nelson Mandela Square. It’s next to Sand
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I drove over to Glasgow Airport with my colleague Kate Milton, checked in and then we were well looked after in the Emirates Lounge, they even had the Ryder Cup on. Great start to the trip. We flew over to Dubai with Emirates and the economy cabin was very good. Great service. I watched the Ryder Cup on their live TV channel, amazing what you can get at 38,000 feet. You even
On arrival in Joburg we split our luggage up as we could only take 20kg in total onto our small light aircraft for our short flight up to Madikwe Game Reserve. Brilliant flight up to the Game Reserve and even had a lovely light lunch.
We were me by the staff from our first night at the Madikwe Hills Private Game Lodge. Did not have much time to relax as we then had the afternoon game drive. The h
Started the journey in the amazing Emirates Lounge at Glasgow airport. Superb lounge with great hot food.
The next leg was a 7 hour flight to Dubai. Very relaxing on board with their superb service.
After a short connection in Dubai it was the second and final 7 hour leg from Dubai to Kuala Lumpur.
We arrived in Kuala Lumpur about 10pm and after a quick luggage pick up and immigration che
Just back from an amazing trip to Thailand. Went Jet Airways from Heathrow to Mumbai and then on to Bangkok. Brilliant airline with a great on board service. The food was amazing.
Arrived in Bangkok and stayed a night in the Nuovo Hotel in the City Centre. Great location and the staff were very friendly. Large rooms with very big walk in showers.
Visited the Grand Palace and various other Te
I had a wonderful few days at The Jumeirah Beach Hotel in Dubai. It’s only a 25 minute cab ride from the airport and the cabs are really cheap and plentiful in Dubai. The Jumeirah Beach is in front of the Burj Al Arab the 7 star wonder Hotel. I had a look round but not much to see apart from the amazing entrance.
During my stay I visited a few markets and malls. The Dubai Mall is massive but wo
What a stunning city. I stayed in the Grand Chancellor in Auckland City Centre. There is another one out at the airport but what a cracking location the city centre one has. It is just down from Sky City and just up from the marina where all the ferries to Davenport and Waiheke (to name a few) leave from.
The room was a reasonable size, clean and modern. There was a small kitchen area and a sm
I had an amazing time in Sydney. The city is vast and so many different cultures call this home. The vivid light show on the Opera House was superb and is now an annual event in mid-June. The weather was in the low 60’s in June and was pleasant enough.
I stayed in the Haymarket area in the Mercure Hotel which was clean and modern. The rooms have either two double beds or a king. They have some
I’ve just returned from an educational trip to Malta with my fellow Travel Counsellors. I have visited Malta several times but that was over 20 years ago. Malta is famous for the sport of water polo and that is what took me there all those years ago. How things have changed. The development is unbelievable.
Malta is a very small island but it has lots to offer. The history of the island is in
I recently enjoyed a short break in Amsterdam and stayed in the Amstel Botel.
It was a quick jaunt over from Edinburgh with Easy Jet and no complaints about the flight; well organised and all on time. I got to Schipol and straight on the train to Central Station. It’s 3.90 euros and by far the best and quickest way into the centre. The train station is right in the middle of the town. I had a q
I’ve recently been over to Orlando and visited all the Disney Parks. Here is a quick update on my trip.
When you arrive at the transportation centre at the Magic Kingdom, take either the boat or monorail. When it is busy the boat can be the better and quicker option. The new aspect to the park is the development of New Fantasyland for the youngsters. Lots of work is going on so it’s going to be
I’ve been to Las Vegas a few times and stayed in The Stratosphere, Caesars Palace and MGM Grand. This time however we stayed in the Rio. It’s just off the strip but there are free shuttles to the strip every 20 minutes. The rooms are clean, tidy and large with either a view over the pool or the strip. We had a view of the strip and it was superb.
There are a lot of good restaurants including th
Key West is superb. There are lots going on. It’s not the easiest place to get to but when you’re there its brilliant. I have driven the beautiful 100 miles from Miami and it is well worth it, certainly once. I have also flown in and my favourite is the Key West Express from Fort Myers Beach. You can also get it from Marco Island. It’s a large fast vessel with a bar. It takes about three and a hal
I recently travelled on the ‘Oasis of the Seas’ and took the excursion to Cancun. It was only a 45 minute ferry ride from Cozumel to the mainland and then an hour on a coach. The coach ride was very informative and stopped at a beautiful beach just before Cancun.
Cancun has some stunning hotels. They line the beautiful white beach all the way up the coastline, which is right on the border betwe
I have a villa in Clermont, just at the back of Animal Kingdom, and come over here about four times a year. It is heaven. If theme parks are your thing then it is a perfect location as we are just behind animal kingdom. Only a five to ten minute drive away is Disney World. We are about 30 minutes from Universal and 20 minutes from Sea World.
The weather is great all year. It’s quite hot and hum
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