I’m Dan and I am proud to be a Travel Counsellor, part of an award-winning and industry-leading travel company.
"Travelling; it leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller.”
For me there is no greater way to sum up travel. Having been fortunate enough to have experienced so many countries around the world, planet Earth never fails to amaze me with breath-taking sights in every place I visit. Yet, when I come home, I am always full of stories from making more unforgettable memories.
My extensive travels (from roughing it through to some super luxury stays) combined with my long track record of first-class customer service and delivery of once-in-a-lifetime journeys for my clients leave me best-placed to help you plan your dream adventures, whatever they may be.
I have experienced all forms of travel from taking in Safaris in the Serengeti, seaplanes into the Maldives, sharing a bed with a Huntsman Spider and witnessing Elephants taking a mudbath; through to drinking a pint in the Shire’s Green Dragon Pub, Sundowners amid a thunderstorm on the Zambezi and even a cocktail or two after a day under the water whether it be Scuba diving on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef or watching Sharks circling closeby off the coast of South Africa.
As my clients, you are my priority. Taking the time to understand your needs and what is most important to you, I then use my experience and knowledge to tailor-make a truly unique journey for you and your loved ones. As a personal Travel Counsellor, I am part of a 5* Trustpilot rated team of passionate travel experts and 10/10 rated from all my own reviews. Travel Counsellors are a multi-award wining travel company having been rated #1 (twice) for our handling of clients during the Coronavirus Pandemic and are the only Travel Company to have won the prestigious Queens’ Award on 3 occasions! All this AND we offer full financial protection for your money with our market-leading secure financial trust.
Unlike travel agents on the high street, as a Travel Counsellor I am focused on delivering the perfect holiday for you, I am not pushed to promote any brands or airlines so I take the time to craft a bespoke itinerary which is best suited to your dream trip.
So please, either give me a call or get in touch through email. I am completely flexible and can arrange to speak with you at a time that best suits you. As I want to get to the heart of what would make your journey special, I would love to sit down over a cuppa and build the excitement about your trip be it in a local café or even in the comfort of your own home.
I look forward to helping you plan your special holidays around the world to help you create lifelong memories you will treasure forever.
All the best,
Dan
My customer stories
Sent by Karen Turner
Bolton 01/07/2025
Thank you Dan, for booking us yet another amazing adventure - this time by rail across 7 countries over 12 days! Leaving from St Pancras, London we travelled though France, Belgium, Germany, Austria, Slovenia, Croatia and Montenegro. We have had an incredible time and seen some wonderful things from beautiful Lake Bled, pretty Ljubljana and the magnificent Postojna Caves in Slovenia, to the magnificent Kotor Bay in Montenegro and the pretty towns of Split and Makarska, and the incredible Hvar island in Croatia. Crossing the Alps through Austria was stunning but the highlight for us were the Plitvice Lakes in Croatia...16 turquoise lakes connected by stunning waterfalls in a National Park inhabited by bears, wild boar and hundreds of species of birds and butterflies. We met some great people amongst our travelling companions and had lots of fun with our tour manager Martyn at Great Rail Journeys. You kept us updated of any changes to our itinerary and were quick to deal with any enquiries we had ahead of our trip. We can't wait to make more plans with you as your attention to detail was impeccable as always.
Sent by Mo Desai
Walsall 30/05/2025
Dan was very helpful in suggesting resorts and had really good knowledge of most of the resorts through colleagues, family or first hand. This insight helped us make an informed decision on our chosen resort.
Sent by Nicole Challenger
Blackburn 30/05/2025
Dan is very knowledgable. He listens to what you are looking for and goes above and beyond to find it. We will definitely be using him again and recommending him to family and friends.
Sent by Natassa Hadjinicolaou
London 19/05/2025
Australia is such a vast country and planning a 3 week itinerary felt really intimidating, so we decided to use a travel agent for the first time. I was slightly apprehensive about letting somebody else plan the holiday but Dan did not disappoint - he let us have as little or as much involvement as we wanted, gave lots of recommendations including advice on how much to spend in each city and saved us a lot of time, hassle and money on the internal flight planning. So excited for our honeymoon!
Sent by Ann G
Culcheth 04/03/2025
From the moment we booked until we arrived back home, we were confident of a wonderful, well planned holiday. Due to the expertise and enthusiasm of Dan. Nothing was too much trouble for him even when our flights were cancelled by the airline. He sorted it all and kept us well informed. We will definitely go straight to Dan for help booking our next big adventure and would recommend and have done so already to others!
Sent by Anthony Gray
Warrington 04/03/2025
Dan organised a perfect holiday for us in Sri Lanka. Definitely included things we would never have found ourselves. Was always comforting to know that Dan would be there to help if needed.
Sent by Sophie Gray
Warrington 04/03/2025
I would (and have) recommend Dan to anyone looking to book a holiday, big or small. The care he took from the very beginning made me realise we were in good hands. His approach was very personalised and meant that we could get the absolute most out of our family trip to Sri Lanka. We were going in without many ideas of where to go but he asked about our likes and dislikes, and our holiday must dos and soon we had our dream trip planned. One extremely helpful aspect of using Dan and the Travel Counsellors when booking our trip, meant that when the airline encountered delayed flights, which in turn meant that our connecting flight was going to be missed, Dan and the team were able to sort it, and find us new flights asap, ensure that our driver at the final destination was informed etc.This was beyond helpful and meant we had no stress and it meant we also didn't need to join the very long queue in Dubai to organise new flights. We just sailed through to the departures gates, happy that our next flights were sorted. All the accommodation we stayed at was brilliant, and highlighted the natural beauty of each area of Sri Lanka we were staying. Each activity was well organised, no waiting in queues, snacks and refreshments whenever we needed, and our guide/ driver on hand to provide insightful information and answer any questions we may have had. Dan and the team were contactable about any issues we had, which were minimal, but it was a huge relief to just be able to relax and enjoy our adventure knowing everything was sorted. Can't recommend Dan enough as a Travel Counsellor, very kind, very helpful and you can tell he is passionate about his work which plays into him wanting you to get the best out of your trip. Thank you for organising a brilliant holiday, we will certainly be using your services again!
Sent by Sue Bradshaw
Billington 06/02/2025
Excellent service from start to finish and quick to resolve a slight technical hitch. His knowledge of Rome was a great help and the thank you for booking card was a lovely touch. Thanks Dan.
Sent by Janki Patel
London 24/01/2025
Dan was amazing from the beginning and very accommodating with our preferences. He was great at communicating throughout as well and kept me and my husband updated with different itineraries. Would strongly recommend Dan to everyone I know!
Sent by Karen Turner
Bolton 21/10/2024
This is our second trip booked through DanHTravels at Travel Counsellors, and this was more spectacular than the first. He organised 6 days in South Africa, with 4 days in the middle on Safari and hotel stay either side. This was followed by a 12-night trip to Mauritius. We had a fabulous trip. Everything was planned to our requirements, and everything was perfect. Dans attention to detail was impeccable and his understanding of our needs was clear. The lodge we had booked in South Africa for our safari was wonderful, and not one we would have found by ourselves, but it was a beautiful gem. He considered what would suit us and matched us perfectly. Tintswalo Waterberg was a small lodge, but the service, accommodation and food were excellent with great safari drives. He chose the same hotel, The Irene Lodge, for our stay either side and the hotel itself and its location was perfect; just an hour from Johannesburg airport which meant we were able to enjoy time away from the airport area. Our transfers either side were punctual and efficient.
The hotels Dan selected in Mauritius were perfect for us, with activities to suit everyone in our party. We stayed at 2 different hotels, The Lagoon Attitude was an adult only hotel on the North coast and the Lux Belle Mar was a family friendly hotel on the East coast. Both were beautiful with excellent facilities, with friendly and attentive staff. Dan was really informative and knowledgeable, and we trusted his suggestions which were spot on.
We have so many places on our travel wish list and would have no hesitation asking Dan to plan these for us also.
Sent by Georgia Fitzpatrick
Bolton 23/06/2024
Dan has planned our perfect honeymoon. He listened to everything we wanted and put together an itinerary with great attention to detail, he did it all in a timely manner and was always available to speak to us at whatever time of day worked best for us. Thank you!
Sent by Janice Clayton
Stafford 06/06/2024
Dan was so helpful and searched all travel options to get me the best, very friendly and supportive person.
Sent by John Sanderson
Blackburn 06/06/2024
This is the second holiday that we have booked with Dan. He listens closely to our needs and puts together a package above our expectations . We won’t hesitate to book with him again and to recommend him to our friends and family.
Sent by Emily Pickup
Worsley 08/03/2024
Dan is currently creating a bespoke package for my boyfriend and I to travel to Lapland next year which is very exciting! With there being so many different options/packages to choose from it can be overwhelming to decide which is best value for money. Dan listened to what experiences we wanted to do and has certainly taken the stress out of the holiday planning. We feel reassured he has found us the best package for our budget! We're so glad we came to Dan to help us and couldn't recommend him enough!
Sent by Kathryn Corbally
York 08/03/2024
100% the right decision to ask Dan to create our fantastic trip! Attentive listener, proactive and genuinely cared about making this the most unforgettable trip of a lifetime. There were so many little touches throughout, arriving at all our hotels to find he had arranged a little treat for our honeymoon. He was available promptly throughout the planning of the trip and happy to jump onto the phone to talk things through, always giving us options that suited us and never being pushy. Dan was very receptive to all the initial ideas and made some well-informed suggestions of places and excursions and helped us to tailor the trip we wanted but didn't know how to express. He created a truly bespoke experience for our honeymoon to Australia, New Zealand and Japan. When we didn't think Dan could have done a more amazing job, he went above and beyond any expectation, when we had a family bereavement the day before the trip. He went through all the options available to us in planning whether we could get back to the funeral and was incredibly prompt with communication despite a significant time zone difference. Contacting guides and hotels to make changes and provision for us to watch the funeral from our hotel. At a highly emotional time, he was the epitome of caring and professional, which allowed us to get on and enjoy our honeymoon without worrying about logistics. Dan showed from day one that he is kind, attentive, professional, hard-working, thoughtful and passionate about what he does, just to name a few. Thank you Dan for all the amazing memories you have allowed us to create. We would not have been able to do it without you. If you haven't worked out already from reading this review, we cannot recommend enough. Whatever trip you are planning speak to Dan!
Sent by Ravi Mene
London 25/01/2024
Dan was really easy to deal with, knowledgeable and he offered exactly what we wanted. He was efficient, prompt and reliable.
Sent by Nigel Hyams
Worsley 18/01/2024
Excellent thorough service with great attention to every detail. Always very quick to respond, we will definitely book again with Dan
Sent by Robert Jones
Horsham 17/01/2024
Dan truly went above and beyond to arrange our honeymoon. He listened to our needs and provided some fantastic options to look at and discuss with him. He's always there when we've got questions, and was so friendly throughout, and a real pleasure to deal with. Thank you Dan!
Sent by Rebecca Alcorn
Salford 12/01/2024
Amazing communication since we have been organising our trip and very knowledgeable about Vietnam. Super quick and extremely detailed responses to emails and enquiries. Also, is very patient with the amount of questions I have to ask and reassures me no question is a silly question. It is clear Dan has done an extensive amount of research prior to any discussions we have and uses his professional relationships with the grounds people in the country to get his answers about best options when we were undecided on aspects of our itinerary.
Sent by Patricia Lindley
Manchester 17/09/2023
Very professional. Great communication,
Dan found us a great holiday with all the requirements we asked for plus extras. I highly recommend Dan as a travel consultant, give him a try for your next holiday, you won’t be disappointed!
Sent by Karen H
Worsley 08/08/2023
We had a general idea of what we wanted from our trip, but with Dan's expert knowledge and attention to detail along with his patience when we kept tweaking the itinerary, we built the trip of our dreams. Dan listened to us and offered suggestions we hadn't considered and as a result we have a fabulous 3 centre trip all planned, and we can't wait! Thank you so much Dan, you were amazing
Sent by Ellie Cox
Nottingham 02/08/2023
I highly recommend Dan, he has been so helpful and the communication has been top tier! He’s advised me on my anxieties as a solo traveller and has reassured me and put the best itinerary in place for me.
Sent by Maddy Ward
Dudley 02/08/2023
Dan was super patient while I kept changing my mind and helped me put together the perfect holiday. I look forward to booking lots more trips with him!
Sent by Frazer Whittaker
Blackburn 19/06/2023
Dan has been very helpful in sorting out this holiday for us. He has made the process really easy and managed to tailor the holiday including the flights and transfers to our needs. I will definitely be using Dan for my future holidays and travels and will be passing on his contact details to friends and colleagues. Thanks again Dan
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