Hello and welcome to my page, I’m Daragh, originally from County Wicklow in Ireland, now based in Sudbury, Suffolk.
Joining Travel Counsellors after more than 13 years of working in luxury retail, I’m very service orientated, so it’s all about you… My goal is to ensure that you have a fantastic experience, from our very first conversation, right up to your return home and then starting all over again with your next booking. After all, they say the best way to beat the holiday blues is to start planning your next trip!
Your time is precious, so let me do the work for you. There are no budgets too big or too small, so whether you want a multi city luxury tour, a relaxing cruise, a magical honeymoon, a memory making family adventure or even a weekend long city break, I’d be thrilled to tailor you the perfect travel experience. Every itinerary can be made completely bespoke to fit your needs and budgets, from flights and hotels, car-hire and transfers to unforgettable excursions. I’m here to take care of each and every detail of your booking, and I’m available at a time that best suits your needs, 24hrs a day, 7 days a week.
Booking a trip through a Travel Counsellor also gives you the peace of mind of booking through someone who is financially protected by the Travel Counsellors Financial Trust and ATOL protected. This is just one of the many reasons we have a world-leading 96% customer satisfaction rate.
My passion for travel started at an early age, and I’ve been extremely fortunate to travel for both work and pleasure over the years, experiencing some wonderful holidays and trips in far flung and exotic places all around the world. From shopping in the bright lights of New York City to marvelling at majestic Orangutans in Borneo’s Forests, diving in India’s Andaman Islands to skiing in the spectacular Alps, experiencing the magic of a family trip to Disney World or touring tea plantations in Sri Lanka, Travel Counsellor's knowledge and experience can help you get the very best out of each and every trip.
Daragh
My customer stories
Sent by Tracey Selwyn
Colchester 04/09/2025
Daragh Hanafin asked us what we wanted from our holiday and he delivered on every aspect of it. He took time to consider all the things we had asked for and checked everything through with us. He was so friendly and helpful, nothing was too much trouble and he even checked we were ok when he saw our plane was delayed on the way home. We had a wonderful holiday
Sent by Amy Dalton Hardy
Warwickshire 28/08/2025
Bali: 40th birthday trip
We booked a 40th birthday trip to Bali through Daragh Hanafin. He was excellent! Went above and beyond to ensure everything was well handled, nothing was too much trouble, he answered all our questions and was genuinely friendly and caring too. We felt really looked after by Daragh. He selected two great hotels (one of which is the best we’ve ever stayed at!) and one fantastic excursion - which we enjoyed very much. His attention to detail was great and as first timers travelling ‘luxury’; Daragh has ensured the bar has been raised for future trips! Highly recommended.
Sent by Naomi Stafford
Suffolk 28/08/2025
Our travel consultant Daragh Hanafin has been absolutely amazing at booking and planning our holidays! We have now booked 3 holidays through Daragh and with each booking he has been efficient with huge attention to detail. Daragh really listens to our wishes when it comes to the type of holiday we would like and goes above and beyond. On our most recent trip to Portugal my little boy left his beloved koala on the plane, Daragh responded to my message quickly and ensured that the bear was returned to us! He even sent my son a postcard from the bear, so thoughtful! We would 100% recommend Daragh and will not be booking holidays with anyone else. Thank you! X
Sent by Claire Bentley
Essex 21/08/2025
I met Daragh Hanafin via my local business networking group at the beginning of the year and I instantly connected with him!
It is my 25th wedding anniversary this year, so when my husband suggested we go on a special holiday I knew just the man to plan it for us. We had a loose plan of what we wanted to do and a budget, so I contacted Daragh and after a 30 minute call with him, we left him to do all the planning.
Within a week Daragh had put together a detailed itinerary, with some very good suggestions. Due to our trip being in multiple locations, he suggested rest days so we were not too exhausted to enjoy our time and worked out the right amount of time at each location.
In such a short period of time since knowing Daragh, he had picked up on my tastes and chose hotels that he thought I would like - which were perfect!
I would highly recommend using Daragh for your next adventure - his attention to detail and care taken on planning our trip was outstanding. We are thinking about next year already!!
Sent by Ian Brightwell
Stowmarket 22/07/2025
Takes the time to truly listen and understand our requirements and subsequently provides brilliantly tailored options for us to choose from, along with the piece of mind of having expert support at hand as and when needed after we have booked.
Sent by Lynda Thompson
Wicklow 10/07/2025
Daragh was an absolute pleasure to deal with. From our very first call we knew we were in the best of hands. He took so much time to understand what we wanted from our trip to Sri Lanka and met our needs and most importantly our budget.
He was such a pleasure to deal with throughout the whole process and we will definitely use him again for our next long haul trip.
Sent by Luke Feneley
Norfolk 30/06/2025
Absolutely fantastic service
We had the most amazing Honeymoon experience and we couldn't have done it without the organisation and communication from Daragh Hanafin!
From the start of planning: where to go, flights, transport, deals on the cruise and getting home Daragh was there with us throughout.
Communication was second to none! Keeping us updated throughout our holiday with updates and timings of transport, checking us into our flights, Daragh has been incredible.
A massive thank you for helping us organize our best trip so far and we have already booked our next holiday on another cruise and are continuing with Daragh. Our trip isn't until 2027 but communication has already begun and advice being given.
I highly recommend Travel Counselors and asking for Daragh Hanafin!
Sent by Jacqueline Cook
Essex 24/06/2025
Daragh arranged a wonderful week’s break for us which exceeded our expectations. Two nights in Seville in a wonderful boutique hotel along with a booked tour and a flamenco show. Then onto a relaxing hotel in Conil. Everything went so smoothly with flights and transfers & both hotels were absolutely wonderful. I would highly recommend Daragh who kept in contact before, during and after our holiday.
Sent by Emma Jenkins
Suffolk 10/06/2025
Holiday perfection - Daragh Hanafin
Kefalonia you have a piece of our hearts. Such an amazing holiday, organised by Daragh Hanafin - Travel Counsellors.
From the moment we sent our holiday brief to Daragh, he went above and beyond to make it reality. From searching for a great villa, to getting decent flight times and making sure the holiday ticked all of our boxes. Every step of the way Daragh was so supportive. Making sure we had all of our documents to hand. Sorting out everything when our flight times got changed and checking in with us when we arrived to check that we had a safe journey and that everything was as expected (and because he couldn't relax until he knew we were happy).
The peace of mind that Daragh offered, knowing that if anything went wrong, he would be there to help us, was really appreciated.
We knew we wanted to visit Kefalonia, but Daragh made sure it was perfect for us.
If you know where you'd like to go for your next adventure, be sure to get in touch with Daragh. His advice and support to us was invaluable. Thank you Daragh Hanafin xx
Sent by Claire Bentley
Essex 25/05/2025
Daragh was so detailed in his approach to our trip, picked fab hotels and made sure the itinerary worked. Plus he advised us on a few points to ensure the trip wasn't going to be all about the travel and not about the relaxation!
Highly recommend him to anyone!
Sent by Ruth Donnelly
Wicklow 14/05/2025
Daragh has been super supportive every step of the process. It took us a long time to choose the perfect holiday for our honeymoon and Daragh was so patient with us. We love the ease of the app and payment.
Sent by Jacqueline Cook
Essex 08/05/2025
Daragh took the stress out of searching for and booking a holiday.
I always stress whether I’ve booked the right resort, hotel etc. so it’s great to have someone to bounce it all off with.
Sent by Alex Daniels
Suffolk 12/04/2025
Couldn't be more helpful, more friendly, and knowledgeable. He makes dream holidays happen with the shortest notice!
Sent by Dhamayanthy Parameswaran
Hertfordshire 12/04/2025
Daragh has been absolutely wonderful throughout our experience of planning and booking our dream honeymoon. Really appreciate his open attitude and also making it our dream honeymoon. We wouldn't be having this trip without him.
Sent by Matt Winslow
Essex 28/03/2025
Daragh is friendly, knowledgeable and down to earth. We feel we can trust him to get us the best holiday experience!
Sent by Loren Duveen
San Diego 10/03/2025
I was recommended Daragh Hanafin by a friend of mine, he has been absolutely amazing! He has helped me plan a trip that we have been dreaming of for 15 years which we are counting down the days to leaving in May. He has organized our entire vacation from flights, hotels and itinerary. He has amazing insight and wealth of knowledge. Daragh puts his heart, soul and enthusiasm into his clients. He made me feel relaxed and at ease with the process and I have taken him up on every suggestion and piece of advise he has offered. Daragh’s intention isn’t to just
“plan a trip” his intention is to make his clients happy, bring joy and make lasting beautiful memories and I truly believe that my upcoming vacation is going to be nothing less than perfect and unforgettable because of his sheer enthusiasm and commitment he has to making his clients truly happy. Daragh derives happiness from making his clients dreams come true.
He is absolutely fantastic. I will continue to have Darah plan my beautiful memories and dreams with all my other other vacations, I trust him to leave everything in his hands,
Thank you Daragh, you have been wonderful.
Loren
Sent by Kerry-Anne Johnson
Suffolk 18/02/2025
When I first spoke to Daragh I was unsure of what are was looking for in our holiday as my children are now young adults. Daragh took his time asking questions to get a good feel of us as a family and managed to put together not only an amazing trip within budget but also added in touches for all our individual wishes. We are so excited, thank you
Sent by Sarah Farley
Sudbury 18/02/2025
We booked with Daragh Hanafin from TC a year ago and went away last month. I have too much on to organise myself so working with Daragh on our trip has been a dream, nothing was too much trouble to accommodate our requests, different airports and requirements. I would highly recommend Daragh, his friendly approach and way of working suited us perfectly and we are now booking next year.
Sent by Jodie Barden
Colchester 14/02/2025
Daragh was so knowledgeable that he put us straight at ease, nothing was too much of a problem and I feel he really catered to our needs for this trip as we aren't just a straight forward family. We feel like we are in very safe hands and can't wait for our trip. Thank you Daragh!
Sent by Scott Stafford
Sudbury 14/02/2025
I love having daragh as my travel guy he makes my life so much easier! To start off he is really friendly super easy to get on with and has a passion for his job. Having him help me with my ski trip was the best decision i made, as we discussed what I was after (which was pretty vague tbh) and he asked questions to help him get me the best holiday i could get. He’s extremely reliable and quick at responding. I will be booking all my trips through him from now on, i can’t recommend highly enough.
Sent by Chloe Kiely
Dublin 14/02/2025
Daragh was exceptional from start to finish! Every request, big or small, was met with enthusiasm and expertise. He guided us through options across the globe—from Africa to Peru and Sri Lanka—quickly understanding our vision for the perfect honeymoon. With minimal direction, he crafted an extraordinary trip that struck the ideal balance of adventure, relaxation, and luxury. We ultimately chose Sri Lanka and the Maldives for our honeymoon, and it couldn't have been more perfect. I have no doubt we’ll return to Daragh for future travel plans. A true wealth of knowledge, Daragh was always available to answer our questions and made the entire planning process seamless. His excitement matched ours every step of the way, making the journey as wonderful as the destination itself!
Sent by Siobhan Linehan
Co Kerry, Ireland 23/08/2024
Daragh Hanafin: The Ultimate Holiday Guru
Daragh Hanafin was given a very vague brief of helping organise our first ever family holiday to accommodate 13 people, three generations ranging from age 76 to 4 months old!
Daragh took the brief and presented us with the most amazing, first class, Greek Odyssey in Rhodes.
From the initial phone enquiry to the post holiday debrief Daragh had every detail covered.
I had never booked with an agent before but for such a big group I found security in Daraghs knowledge and understanding in what our family wanted from this holiday.
Everything was amazing. Daragh got it so right for us. Great flight connections, AMAZING hotel, smooth transfers, top notch location, great restaurants and service! Total 5 Star feeling.
The holiday went so well that we have agreed to book again with Daragh and cannot wait to see what magic he comes up with for us next time!
I would highly recommend that you book your next trip with Daragh be it big or small. He is thorough, attentive and takes all the work and stress out of booking a holiday so all you have to do is turn up, relax and enjoy.
10/10.
I can't say enough good things about Daragh - a true Pro!
Thank you.
Sent by Alex Daniels
Suffolk 03/05/2024
We recently worked with Daragh to book a very complex last minute trip to America. In only a couple of days he helped to book flights, cars & hotels for a trip to 5 states in 1 week.
The trip wouldn't have happened without him!
Daragh was a delight to work with, answering our many questions and even checking in on us during / after the trip.
We will continue to use him for future travel and I couldn't recommend him enough!
Sent by Julia Rypma
UK 03/05/2024
We are just home from an absolutely wonderful ten days in Saint Lucia.
Daragh was pivotal in organising our trip taking away all the stress and anxiety. Daragh amazingly found us the perfect location and accommodation.
We discussed in length all of our requirements and needs and Daragh came up trumps.
Even when we had a slight problem at the hotel Daragh was on hand to assist us even taking his time to contact the resort and resolving the issue.
Huge thanks to Daragh for a holiday of a lifetime and we look forward to arranging our next trip to Marrakesh in June.
Sent by Pauline O'Reilly
Greystones, Co. Wicklow Ireland 15/02/2024
Thanks so much Daragh for all the work and organising for our family holiday.
Everything went so smoothly and you were great putting up with me and all my anxieties about travelling.
The transfers and collections to and from resort were great and the resort was perfect.
I will definitely book with you again and highly recommend you.
Sent by Richard Luker
Stratford-Upon-Avon 27/01/2024
A Big thank you Daragh for sorting out our cruise and finalising the booking for us. Brilliant you were able to speak to the cruise company who had made an error in our booking which you spotted . Fortunately, you were able to get the error corrected and the cruise company gave us a lovely discount! This probably would not have happened if we had not had you as our travel counsellor . You were there at a drop of a hat to answer any questions no matter what time of day and even at the weekend patiently sorted answers for us. Thank you again Daragh, we will be in touch if we have further questions about the excursions and hotels. We would definitely recommend you to our friends. First class service.
Sent by Brian Harris
Wicklow 19/01/2024
Daragh,
It has been a couple of weeks now since our dream holiday skiing ended but the memories are still fresh and wonderful. Everything was perfect, from the arrival in France with the transfer car waiting for us and delivering us to the truly outstanding accommodation where we spent 1 luxurious week surrounded by beautiful French Apls, with amazing restaurants and facilities.
Thank you so very much Daragh, for all of your efforts towards creating a flawless and perfect family Holiday. You certainly delivered and understood what we were looking , and most of all we appreciated your support and friendly service.
Sent by Julia Rypma
Derbyshire 17/01/2024
I’ve always found booking holidays quite stressful! Making sure everything is right !?
Daragh took all this away and has found the perfect holiday for us. Taking time to listen to our needs and requirements Daragh’s knowledge and professional skills made the whole experience completely seamless, always on hand to offer the best advice and solution.
We have now two incredible holidays booked this year and are super excited .
Thank you Daragh,
Julia and Antony
Sent by Alana Shear
Braintree 30/12/2023
During our first meeting with Daragh he spent time with myself and my husband to find out about our previous travel experiences and what we enjoyed.
He made a few destination suggestions and then came back a week or so later with some amazing ideas.
We confirmed our destination choice and Daragh pulled together a fantastic itinerary amending as we wished .
We were so impressed with the first holiday itinerary to British Columbia that we booked another to Indonesia.
I would thoroughly recommend Daragh. He has a wealth of knowledge gained through his personal travel experiences and he is very understanding of his client's preferences. Added to that he is a really lovely person who has been an absolute delight to deal with.
Sent by Alison Ager
West Mersea 22/12/2023
Daragh went above and beyond in making our holiday booking experience, stress free and smooth. He gave us a few options, explaining everything thoroughly every step of the way, his knowledge and experience was very reassuring, and every question we asked, he was prompt in replying. The service that has been provided is fantastic and professional. We will most certainly book future holidays with him and will not hesitate in recommending him to family and friends
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