Sent by A Bradbury
Southampton 21/09/2025
Gill is always our first thought whenever we start to think about holidays. Her knowledge, helpful attitude and personal service are truly valued.
Based In Reading
Gill Nicholls
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It's Nice To Meet You
Hello and thanks for taking the time to look me up. I've been with Travel Counsellors since 2004 and every day is a fantastic challenge which makes me enjoy my work more and more. It's such an honour to be part of such an exciting and innovative company where our ethos is firmly rooted in excellent customer service.
For 18 years I specialised in Business Travel and enjoyed creating itineraries which include flights, hotels, cars, ferries and rail reservations but since joining Travel Counsellors, I now have the opportunity to put together some really exciting itineraries for leisure customers as well and my knowledge of the leisure sector is growing by the day.
Of course I have done some travelling myself and have been many times to Europe. I loved the buzz of New York, the 'Summertime' feeling you get in Miami and the clean air of San Francisco. Dubai is fabulous for shopping and sizzling on the beach or relaxing in the desert. I've also been to Hong Kong where the pace never eases up and in contrast, to the Caribbean where nothing is rushed and you'd fare better if you just relaxed!
I'm also an avid cruiser and have cruised with P&O, Princess, Royal Caribbean and Holland America cruise lines and this year I was on board for P&O's Azura and NCL's EPIC inaugural events. Cruising is fantastic these days and really has something for everyone.
So you see, I love travelling and when I'm not, I take pleasure in arranging travel for my friends, and my clients become my friends, and I always arrange a holiday on the basis of ' would I go there'.
Thanks for taking the time to read my page and get in touch when you next want your dream holiday arranged.
Please feel free to contact me by phone or email.
Kind regards
Gill
My customer stories
Sent by Mhairi Young
Dundee 11/09/2025
Gill is the sole reason why we booked with TC. Professional, helpful and determined to get the best package for her customers. Fantastic service.
Sent by Valerie Vaughan-Dick
London 11/09/2025
Gil is fabulous at following up on any issues
Sent by Juliette Jones
Surrey 11/09/2025
I’ve already recommended my travel counsellor
Sent by Elizabeth Wotherspoon
Oxfordshire 11/09/2025
Gill is always so helpful and knowledgeable and understands our travel requirements. She’s the best!
Sent by Claire Vane
Cambridge 11/09/2025
Brilliant in a crisis too!
Sent by Jack Ford
Newcastle 11/09/2025
First class very helpful service. Nothing is too much trouble.
Sent by Simon Brailli
Hungerford 11/09/2025
Very helpful resource for making travelling overseas simple.
Sent by Donna Darrell
London 11/09/2025
Gill tried to find out what we wanted from our holiday. She was very patient and accommodating
Sent by Paula Francis
Reading 11/09/2025
Gill was excellent she got me good accommodation last minute would definitely use her again. Plus welcome at apartment was a nice thing.
Sent by Vicky Colclough
Surrey 11/09/2025
We've already talked to many of our friends about the wonderful service Gill gives
Sent by Denise Darrell
Essex 27/09/2022
Gill has been nothing short of brilliant. She found everything I wanted an excellent apartment, in a great location, within my budget. She was super fast at coming back to me with quotes, made some excellent suggestions and just really ‘got me’ and understood what I wanted. And then she delivered it with ease, professionalism and some lovely extra touches. Definitely my travel ‘go to’ person from now on.
Sent by Catherine Weeks
Leicester 27/09/2022
Gill is excellent and very helpful! Delighted to have discovered Travel Counsellors!
Sent by Y S
London 27/09/2022
Gill listened to our requirements for a romantic break for 2, and found us 3 amazing holidays for us to select from, all to our requirements and budget. All subsequent questions were answered efficiently and promptly, now we just can't wait to get going in a couple of months! We are planning to go away for our anniversary next July, and we will definitely be using Gill again to find us our dream holiday.
Sent by Richard Atkinson
Colchester 02/09/2022
Just wanted to say a big thank you especially to you (Gill) and all others who helped arrange our holiday in Iceland, everything went as smooth as clockwork. The mix of activities and our own time was great, each activity seemed to eclipse the previous days! It was a great way to celebrate two birthdays and we are now hooked on glaciers, volcanos and geysers! I would not hesitate in recommending Travel Counsellors and your services to all my friends and colleagues
Sent by Mabel Ezugwu
London 17/08/2022
Gill Nicholls comes highly recommended. She is really friendly and helpful. We gave her a budget to work with and she really went out of her way to help us. We can't thank her enough for her help. Thank you Gill!
We’ll definitely be in touch again soon :)
Sent by Alan Bradbury
Southampton 09/08/2022
Gill always listens to what we want rather than put forward her own agenda. She has suggestions but ultimately she makes what you want happen.. We have full confidence in her high standard of service. She is knowledgeable but prepared to say if she doesn't immediately know the answer to a query and will use her initiative and network of fellow Travel Counsellors to find a solution. We have used Gill's services for many years and she is our first call when planning a trip
Sent by Sioux Lees
Reading 09/08/2022
Gill and her team provide a very personal travel service that is rarely found these days with many companies. Their attention to details is second to none and I would certainly not want to use anyone else having now found travel counsellors.
Sent by Martha Matthews
Reading 09/08/2022
I cannot thank Gill enough for the help and support that has been given to me, at a time when I needed it most. A family emergency meant that I had to travel ASAP. I called Travel Counselllors and the professional way in which Gill went about calming me and making my flight possible, for this I am most grateful. Travel Counsellor will always be my first choice, and will always highly be recommend.
Sent by Siobhan Truter
READING 01/09/2021
Gill has been absolutely fantastic. She's understood our requirements and the option we had to choose from where completely aligned to those. Thank you for making the process of booking our girls trip away so simple. We look forward to the trip and booking with you in the future. We highly recommend Gill!
Sent by M N
Reading 25/08/2021
Without a doubt an 11, Gill gave me options tailored to exactly what I wanted and in less than no time the holiday I always dreamt off is one step closer to reality!
Sent by Ghislaine Borenstein
MAISONS-ALFORT, Paris 28/07/2021
Great service as usual over the many years Gill has looked after me
Sent by Joe Ball
Guildford 28/07/2021
Excellent service before and after booking was made. Would most certainly use this company again. Gill was most helpful
Sent by Afiya Titus
Reading 28/07/2021
Gill's expertise and speed go above and beyond to ensure a seamless customer experience. 10/10 will definitely book again. Thanks
Sent by Camilla Medcalf
Wokingham, Berkshire 29/03/2021
Fantastic!
I have not used a company to book a holiday for years, since it has been possible to do it myself on the internet. The hours I have wasted! Gill took away all the pain staking time wasting and deliberation, she presented me with some fantastic options that fitted my needs perfectly and I now have a wonderful holiday to look forward to. I would not hesitate to go back to Gill again. Thank you very very much
Sent by Mark Sparshott
Reading 20/11/2017
Gill is awesome providing a phenomenally fast and efficient service to our company while maintaining a personal touch. On countless occasions Gill was able to change my booking on the way to the airport to get me home on earlier return flight in time to put the kids to bed after all. Invaluable time back - thank you Gill!
Sent by Renata Clayton
Bracknell 25/10/2017
Gill is very helpful, polite and great with coming up with ideas for holidays. Trustworthy and I would say goes the extra mile.
Sent by A Y
READING 06/12/2016
I have completed these reviews but just wanted to say thanks again.
It was pretty much a perfect break with spot on choices on your part as you may have already gathered from Facebook
. What a star, yet again.
Sent by Andrea Reid
Reading 17/02/2015
I contacted Gill with brief information about where and when I would like to book my holiday. The service I received was flawless. Not only did Gill quickly sort out the booking for me, the ticket price was more competitive than expected. Thank you Gill for a wonderful service. I will definitely be booking with you in future!
Sent by Stuart Sharp
Bicester 19/11/2014
Gill Nichols is the epitome of efficiency and top class customer service! She handles every request, no matter how last minute, with calm efficiency. It's a pleasure to work with her.
Sent by Victoria Colclough
Surrey 02/10/2014
Thank you so much for organising our recent trip to Sorrento. You were a shining example of the personal service Travel Counsellors promise. We were initially disappointed that it didn't look as though we were going to be able to get a sea view in the hotel of our choice, but, dedicated as ever, you dug away and trawled through all the agencies until you found not only a full sea view but also half board for about the price we were initially paying for bed and breakfast. Now that's what I call service!! It was a great week, made all the better by your hard work. We've no idea how you will top this triumph....unless it's finding a hotel that pays us to stay there! Many thanks. We look forward to planning our next holiday with you. Vicki and John Colclough
Sent by Judith Brailli
Reading 15/04/2014
We have already recommended Gill and would not consider any other agent for our holiday bookings, she is always prompt, enthusiastic and 'goes the extra mile' for us. Our last holiday she arranged exceeded all expectations!
Sent by Amy Prentice
Reading 09/12/2013
Gill was fantastic! We couldn't have asked for more. She was friendly, enthusiastic and helpful in ways other travel companies weren't. Gill was recommended to us through a few friends and we would certainly send our friends and family her way. It was a real pleasure organising our honeymoon through her.
Sent by Helena Jagger
Marlow 19/11/2013
I am a travel booker at my company and I also book my own personal travel with Travel Counsellors. I would definitely recommend Gill as she takes all the hassle out of looking for a holiday, it is simple, easy and just all round good.
Sent by Paul Macbeth
Reading 08/05/2013
I wouldn’t use anybody else for my holidays. You get what you pay for in life and, although there may be cheaper holidays online, you provide fantastic value together with an incredibly personal, knowledgeable and exceptional service. This has resulted in you building an in-valuable base of ‘clients for life.’ Something that I certainly am!
Sent by Lynne Rutter
Bracknell 20/12/2012
Thankyou so much for organizing our trip to Australia...so painless for us! We would highly recommend your service to anyone. Looking forward to hearing from you in the new year! Have a great christmas whatever your plans are.
Sent by Angie Sanders
Woodcote, Reading 19/12/2012
I have booked holidays and flights with Gill for a couple of years now, and I can honestly say that Gill takes all of the worry and stress out of the booking, departing and arriving that I used to feel. I know that Gill always finds the best accommodation and locations from me. I recommend Gill Nicholls from Travel Counsellors to all my friends, family and colleagues. I know that when Gill was recommended to me it changed the way I book holidays and flights, I am completely converted! Thank you Gill.
Sent by Alan Coutain
Reading, Berkshire 03/02/2010
Gillian has to be one of the most professional, helpful, resourceful people I have had the pleasure of meeting.
I used to book my holidays through the high street chains. But after Gillian booked one of my holidays, I never went back to them. Gillian is not just interested in the sale (i.e. give him the most expensive holiday I can offer). She listens to my varied destinations, needs, interests and my budget then gives me recommendations based on a good fact find.
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