I am Mike Bridges - I have worked in travel for 36 years with the last 16 as a Travel Counsellor. In that time I have seen a radical change in how travel is sourced, so much so that I am now more of a tour operator than a travel agent, putting together bespoke packages to long haul destinations such as Australia, South Africa, U.S.A., the far east as well as all over Europe and the middle East. I also arrange corporate travel for my business clients.
I have personally travelled extensively to most of these destinations over the years both as a consumer on family holidays and also as a delegate on educational/travel agency visits. Some of the places I have visited include:
I have particular expertise in the Australian travel market, having just been awarded the status of Premier Aussie Specialist by Tourism Australia.
If you are seeking a personalised service from an experienced independent agent/operator then be sure to contact me for:
That overseas wedding, your own or as a guest That special weekend treat Where to take some foreign visitors for a typical English experience That exciting first trip abroad The holiday of a lifetime That special cruise to mark your birthday, anniversary, retirement The annual family summer holiday - compare and contrast places, hotels and prices - The winter sports holiday The long haul trip The holiday ‘where you are looked after’ by a resident tour guide Arranging that conference abroad PA’s booking hotels, airlines, meetings for your boss Visiting that trade exhibition in Europe
These are just a few of the services I can offer you but in short your travel needs become my personalised concern - let me take the hassle away from your time consuming surfing on the net, that thumbing through brochures - leave it to someone who knows - ring for a discussion and together we will create your holiday experience.
I look forward to hearing from you soon…
My customer stories
Sent by Steve Doyle
Rossendale 20/02/2020
Helpful from the start to finish, With a personal touch, Mike got us great deal on or two Center holiday, paper work and tickets delivered in plenty of time, and only to happy to help with our questions, I would definitely recommend to anyone , we are seasoned travellers but letting someone else taking the strain was a welcome change. Advice and customer service seemed to be a priority. Really good to hear a friendly helpful voice at the end of the phone.
Sent by David Livesey
Rossendale 20/06/2019
As always an excellent service from Mike when helping us with our holiday plans will definitely be contacting him again with any future trips.
Sent by Lynn Russell
Accrington 20/06/2019
Mike is a fantastic guy that will will go the extra mile and then some more to get you your perfect holiday. Mike is professional, friendly and very approachable. I would highly recommend him.
Sent by Margaret Malcolm
Preston 20/06/2019
Help is always just a phone call away! Our Travel Counsellor Mike is on hand to guide us through the intricacies of booking a holiday, and treats each client as a friend! Will always recommend to friends, family and colleagues.
Sent by Philip Walker
Edinburgh 03/09/2018
Normal business hours didn’t limit Mike when I found myself in extremis due to bad weather at resort and we had to reschedule flights home from Alaska? First class service!
Sent by Michael Flood
Rossendale 03/09/2018
Mike was professional and excellent all the way through the process. I hope the trip is as hassle free. It was difficult for him as I kept changing numbers etc but he did everything that was asked. Many thanks
Sent by John Lord
Whitewell Bottom 13/06/2018
Great service as always
Sent by Lee Ashworth
Rossendale 13/06/2018
Mike is very good at working to our requirements, and always has ideas to suit our needs.We will continue use Mike for our holidays in future.
Sent by Jean Case
Mellor 13/06/2018
Excellent service and advice
Sent by James Heaton
Burnley 13/06/2018
Personal service at it's best
Sent by Darren Brierley
Rossendale 01/11/2017
Cannot thank Mike Bridges enough. Brilliant service from start to finish. I gave Mike a list of my wants and needs for our holiday and he put together a package tailored to us all at a very reasonable price. I would highly recommend Mike Bridges for all your holiday bookings.
Sent by David Livesey
Rossendale 01/11/2017
Would highly recommend Mike to anyone looking to book a holiday in fact already have done so. He very quickly and efficiently found us just the right holiday. Thank you.
Sent by Margaret Gent
Rossendale 01/11/2017
We always use Mike, as do other members of my family. His attention to detail is impeccable, he's always knowledgeable and amenable to assist with additional queries. We would recommend his services highly.
Sent by Karl Kempson
Rossendale 01/11/2017
Always book holidays with mike, excellent service he's always happy to help!
Sent by Cheryl Settle
Rossendale 29/08/2017
This is the fourth time I have used Mike Bridges' services. He is very patient and always does his very best for you. In the days of self-service, online buying, etc., it really is nice to have someone else do all the legwork for you. Would definitely recommend,
Sent by Bob Martland
Burnley 11/08/2017
Because of our circumstances Mike is very patient and helpful, you could say he goes the extra mile.
Sent by Mervyn Kay
Rossendale 02/08/2017
Had a great time and all went smoothly with no hitches thanks to your help at all hours of the day and night. I will certainly recommend you to any of my friends who are planning a trip
Sent by Paul Gregson
Bacup 19/06/2017
Mike took all the hassle out of sorting flights and all arrangements - he is a god send. As we are not frequent flyers it seemed a minefield to us, but one phone call to Mike and it was all arranged with no hassle. What a blessing. We can't thank him enough.
Sent by John Lord
Rossendale 19/06/2017
I have always found Mike most helpful and value his knowledge of the travel industry and world travel.
Sent by Tess Slavickova
Prague 19/06/2017
Excellent response times and support - thank you Mike
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Sent by Lee Ashworth
Rossendale 19/06/2017
This is the third time I have used TC. Mike is always very helpful and quick at responding to any questions we have. Would recommend Mike to anyone.
Sent by Emily Worswick
Brinscall 19/06/2017
Great service, very efficient and found us a fantastic holiday we would have never found without Mike's help.
Sent by Paul Fitton
Bacup 19/06/2017
Mike is always willing to achieve exactly what we ask for in our holidays. A really helpful and friendly Travel Counsellor.
Sent by Jacqueline Morton
Rossendale 19/06/2017
Can always rely on Michael doing his best. Nice and friendly.
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On the 21st May 2019 my wife Kath and I were picked up at home at 1230 pm to start what was a really enjoyable 7 day tour of India's Golden Triangle arranged by tour operator Travelphere whom I must admit were excellent throughout.
After arriving at London Heathrow we boarded our Virgin Atlantic Flight to Delhi, we chose to pay a little extra for the Premium Economy which was well worth it. On ou
On the 1st December 2016, myself and five other lucky Travel Counsellors enjoyed a marvellous six-day visit to the beautiful Indian Ocean destination that is the Seychelles; an archipelago made up of 115 islands located just south of the Equator.
The main island is Mahe, where the international airport is situated. After arriving on our Etihad flight (via Abu Dhabi) we were whisked off to the S
8th May
I worked in the morning. At 1pm our friends John and Liz picked up myself and my wife Kath and off we headed to Liverpool’s John Lennon Airport for our flight to Jersey .for our four night break at the Talana Hotel situated just outside St Helier parish.
It is a long time since I've flown from Liverpool and I must say if the same airport experience could be guaranteed I would use Li
In May 2016 my wife and I were lucky enough to spend a week here with my daughter and her family. We had a wonderful time. This is the second time my daughter and her family have been, they love the place and so do I.
It’s a perfect family holiday destination, the flights are only two and a half hours and Jet 2 have a good choice of flight times. They offer self-catering, half-board and all-in
I have just returned from a trip to South Africa. It was my first visit and I would like to share a few of my experiences with you of this diverse country.
The first pleasant experience was the really nice service given by the Virgin staff on my flight from Manchester to London Heathrow. The second pleasant experience was the Virgin Clubhouse at Heathrow with marvellous facilities and great fo
This time last year I was looking forward to a trip to Iceland along with my wife and other Travel Counsellor colleagues and their families. We went in March and what an experience, we weren’t fortunate enough to see the Northern Lights (never guaranteed), but this did not detract from the fabulous time we had. What an amazing country steeped in folklore and amazing Natural wonders.
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