I’m passionate about travel and look forward to sharing my passion with you!
I take pride in going the extra mile for my clients to create the perfect itinerary to suit their needs. It makes me very proud that so many of my loyal customers make it their business to recommend my service to their friends and family. My business has grown over the years purely by recommendations so why not take advantage of my service.
Here are 10 great reasons why you should let me organise your trip:
1. COMPETITIVE PRICES: I have instant access to all the best deals - click on ‘offers’ to browse some of the latest special offers
2. EXPERIENCED: I’ve arranged thousands of holidays for hundreds of customers during my long career in travel.
3. FINANCIAL PROTECTION: When you book with me, every penny you spend is safe - no matter what.
4. 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEED: I’m very proud of my customer satisfaction rating. Just take a look at my customer stories - the comments illustrate how pleased my clients have been with my service and knowledge.
5. WELL-TRAVELLED: I’ve travelled extensively in Australia, New Zealand, The Cook Islands, Fiji, Samoa, Malaysia, Singapore, Burma, Laos, Thailand, India, Vietnam, Cambodia, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Mauritius, Indonesia, China, Seychelles, Egypt, Dubai, The Caribbean, USA, Canada, Alaska, Romania, Bulgaria, Ukraine, Russia and most of Europe. I’ve written a number of travel blogs on many of these fantastic destinations - click on the ‘Blogs’ tab to read some of them.
6. WHATEVER HOLIDAY YOU'RE LOOKING FOR: I can help with any travel enquiry at all, whether that be just a flight, a last-minute holiday, a round-the-world trip, a cruise round the Med, escorted tours, or ski and activity trips.
7. FULLY INDEPENDENT: This allows me to recommend the trip that’s perfect for you. I’ll check the top travel companies, airlines and hotels as well as the suppliers Travel Counsellors have exclusive deals with.
8. CONTACTABLE AROUND THE CLOCK: Unlike other travel agents, I’m here at the end of the phone (or by email) whenever you need me, including evenings and weekends.
9. HONEYMOONS & WEDDINGS OVERSEAS: I got married in Mauritius and I’ve visited all the most popular honeymoon destinations. Ask me about our Honeymoon Gift Registry - it’s a great way to get your honeymoon paid for!
10. FREE BOOKING: My booking service and expertise comes at no extra cost.
If you’re interested in contacting me to discuss your travel plans for the future, or simply need some advice, please don’t hesitate to call, email (trish.griffiths@travelcounsellors.com), text or even Whatsapp me on 07879 621768.
Don’t forget, the world’s your oyster!
Take Care, Trish xx
My customer stories
Sent by Mrs Richardson
UK 30/09/2025
Trish was absolutely brilliant; nothing was too much trouble. We ended up going to a different destination given her knowledge of what we were after which meant less hassle and lower cost. I will definitely recommend her to friends and clients alike, she was already recommended to me - the best way to be introduced to someone.
Sent by Mrs Stalker
UK 18/08/2025
Appreciation post for @trish4travel Trish is simply the best! She’s organised so many wonderful trips for us and always takes the stress out of planning. Instead of endless searching, she finds exactly what we need, gives us a super handy checklist before we go, checks us in, keeps an eye on delays, and even sorts thoughtful extras like birthday cakes. She somehow manages to think of everything—she’s even reminded me to put on suncream when it’s cloudy!
Every holiday we’ve taken with her help has been smoother, more relaxing, and so much more special. I honestly can’t recommend her highly enough—every trip is better with Trish!
Sent by Mr Brant
Leicestershire 04/06/2025
As usual Trish has conducted thorough research and delivered the most suitable holiday based on our preferences and budget.
Sent by Mrs Moore
UK 22/05/2025
Trish is amazing! She always comes up with great suggestions and covers every aspect of the holiday from the very first enquiry through to when we return! Nothing is ever too much trouble for her! Couldn't be happier with the first class service that she consistently provides!
Sent by Mr Ainsworth
UK 22/05/2025
End to end, Trish makes the whole experience of travelling and booking with TC a joy! I always super supportive and super special. Nothing is ever too much trouble.
Sent by Mrs Ross
UK 02/04/2025
Trish offers a professional, trustworthy and prompt service. She was happy to offer different solutions and very patient when we kept changing our minds !
Sent by Miss Keightley
Leicestershire 02/04/2025
My mum used Trish as her travel counsellor and recommended her to me. Trish was so helpful and knowledgeable about destinations for the time of year we were going. She sent lots of good options and nothing was too much trouble when we were changing up our honeymoon and what we wanted to do. She was super friendly and I would definitely use her again for another holiday. Thank you for your help :)
Sent by Mrs Davidson
UK 02/04/2025
I've already recommended Trish and will continue to. She is so thorough and helpful with our trip planning and booking. Even managing to make a complicated trip feel relatively easy. Thank you Trish!
Sent by Sarah Eustace
Nottinghamshire 13/12/2024
Now we have come down to earth from our amazing honeymoon I would really like to thank Trish Griffiths for everything she did to make our dream holiday a reality, I would highly recommend Trish.
Trish booked fabulous accommodation, a 5 star experience with transfers, and a seamless checking in and admin service. Our ask wasn't an easy one! Mauritius for a week then a flight to Cape town and Trish made it happen, giving us options, alternatives and local knowledge helping us create an exciting itinerary while respecting our budget.
When we had questions Trish was always on hand. We will absolutely be using Trish for all our trips! Thank you!
Sent by Mr Cayford
Wales 18/11/2024
“We were introduced to Trish’s services several years ago and she has helped us with many holidays.
Her wealth of knowledge on holidays is second to none and her level of service is outstanding. Trish tailors her advice to your familly’s requirements and is accessible at all times, even when you’re the other side of the world and its 3am in the UK. Trish goes way above and beyond and is much more than a travel agent.
Trish is a credit to Travel Counsellers and is a one stop shop for holiday needs, as she takes care of everything for you, allowing you to focus on enjoying the holiday. We really cannot speak highly enough of Trish and would recommend her to anyone who appreciates expertise and added value.
Trish is an absolute star!”
Sent by Paul Lockwood
UK 30/10/2024
Trish was so helpful in finding us our extended family holiday, She was professional, polite and a joy to deal with.
Sent by Angela Holloman-Coombes
Cardiff 01/10/2024
Trish's service is always exemplary. Trish never fails to find the perfect holiday to match and exceed our requirements. We can trust Trish to be on hand to sort any issues and concerns we may have without undue delay. Trish is always professional and friendly, very knowledgeable in her field and instils confidence so we know that all our holiday elements have been securely combined into one safe tailored package. We highly recommend Trish's services to our family, friends and colleagues.
Sent by C Esworthy
Norfolk 22/04/2024
Trish has consistently delivered amazing trips for us and our extended family over a number of years now. Always brilliant, irrespective of the holiday budget. Thanks Trish!
Sent by V Ainsworth
Hertfordshire 06/04/2024
Just wanted to drop a quick note to say a huge thank you for helping us with our wonderful holiday in Mexico! It all went very smoothly and we had a fabulous time - the resort is a real find if anyone else wants to head in that direction, the staff are super friendly, there's loads of space, its' very clean,lots of options for food and drink and it was a very pleasant surprise to find that we could use the facilities of the adults only resort next door, which we did, quite a lot!
Thank you for finding this for us and for arranging everything, we're so grateful, we had the best time!
Sent by J Shaw
Gloucestershire 04/03/2024
This is the first time we have booked a holiday with Trish & after sending her some very vague requirements Trish came back with some fantastic options & within a few days we have booked a holiday! Lovely to deal with, very professional, friendly & is super passionate about travel. We will definitely recommend her to friends & family.
Sent by H Morgan
Leicestershire 04/03/2024
Very approachable, timely & professional. Very trustworthy.
Sent by Mrs Bennett Claas
Leicestershire 30/01/2024
We could not wish for a better travel adviser than Trish. She is very knowledgable and always available for questions or advice. She always offers alternatives and the best options available. It is also very reassuring that she is always at the end of a telephone or e-mail to help with any problems that may occur while away, we can not recommend her highly enough.
Sent by Angela Moore
Wales 18/01/2024
Trish has been absolutely amazing from start to finish. Immediate response regardless of when I contact her! She sourced every possible holiday aspect that I enquired about. Trish is wonderful and I’ve passed here details on to several people!
Sent by Kevin Billson
Melton Mowbray 13/12/2023
Trish Griffiths organised an excellent New York break for us. The hotel was in a brilliant location, flights were excellent and I found Trish to be very responsive to any queries or advice requests made. I will definitely use Trish again in planning future holidays.
Sent by A Darlison
Leicestershire 30/10/2023
I very quickly felt safe and comfortable with Trish sorting my travel plans. I usually find my own flights and hotels for business and leisure but having been introduced to Trish through a friend I thought I would let go, entrust an expert and at the same time make my life a little easier. And wow, so far 100%. 2 big trips planned and booked with no fuss or bother. Trish quickly sussed me out, what I might like etc and worked her magic. I didn’t even have to check in and with a busy lifestyle I so appreciated the checklists and reminders. Thank you Trish, can you bring out a loyalty card or something because I am pretty sure I will be relying on you for every trip!
Sent by J Bates
Leicestershire 25/10/2023
We only gave Trish a weeks notice to find an active family holiday for half term! Once again she delivered. A fabulous holiday in Rhodes. Trish is always really friendly, extremely efficient, and has really got to know, over the years, the type of holiday myself and my family enjoy . I would highly recommend.
Sent by Cathy Bryant
Yorkshire 10/10/2023
Lovely two night break to Lisbon and everything went smoothly & completely to plan thanks to Trish’s support to choose a hotel & the emails with documents & boarding cards. Excellent service, highly recommend Travel Counsellors in general & Trish Griffiths in particular.
Sent by Mrs Evans
UK 21/08/2023
Trish is amazing. She understands exactly the type of holidays, locations and service you want and will always be honest so that you get the perfect experience from your holiday. Always on hand to support throughout the process and while you are away. We are never disappointed. Excellent service every time. Perfect holidays every time.
Sent by Justine McGill
UK 10/08/2023
Trish is very patient and listens to what requirements you have and then gets the best holiday to suit your needs. She is extremely professional and knowledgeable about most places using her own experiences to help guide you in choosing your holiday I would definitely recommend her to friends and family
Sent by Kate Berry
Cheltenham 25/04/2023
I’ve booked numerous times with Trish over the years and she is always responsive, informative and excellent at finding the holiday we want within our budget. Thank you Trish!
Sent by A Ainsworth
Hertsfordshire 25/04/2023
Trish is always super helpful from searching and researching through to ensuring everything is in place for the trip itself. I always use Trish whenever I can as she makes it all so easy.
Sent by Miguel and Claire Sutcliffe
UK 01/03/2023
“ We have never been disappointed with the trips Trish has arranged for us over the years, and when in late 2021, we saw a advert whilst flicking through a magazine about Finland, the Arctic Circle, Northern Lights, Huskies etc it blew our mind and we thought ‘Lets do it, lets get Trish on the case’
We had a lengthy chat and gave her some ideas of what we wanted to do, where to go etc…we emphasised that we didn’t want the so called kiddies Santa experience but something that would suit an adventurous pair of adults in a place that wasn't over run by children - no disrespect to children!!
A week later, Trish, using her contacts and their expertise in these trips came up with an amazing trip plan lasting 6 nights with 3 days in two separate places.
The whole itinerary was planned, excursions, safari’s, snow and ice experiences - the itinerary was mind-blowing and it got us quite emotional!
It was about 100 miles north of the Arctic Circle. First three nights in a log cabin by a frozen solid river and the second three nights in an ‘aurora cabin' - the ones with the glass roofs!
All flights were booked LHR - Helsinki - Kittila - great flight times meaning no hassle. All transfers were there ready for us on arrival!
Without going into detailing every minute of the trip, all we can say was WOW! That was a holiday trip of a lifetime!
Of the 6 nights, we saw the Aurora Borealis on 5 nights and what a spectacle! The sight of everything frozen and covered in snow and ice was just out of this world, the silence in the wilderness was unbelievable… again quite emotional! The pre arranged snow and ice safaris were phenomenal and our guides just so knowledgable - we learnt about reindeer, huskies, the Lappish indigenous people known as Sami’s and also had a fascinating ‘lecture’ on the science of the Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights) and how to photograph them!
We were so sad to have to return home!
Thank you so much Trish, you certainly pulled that one out of the bag!
Sent by Susan Cox
UK 25/02/2023
Well what can I say . I travelled to New Zealand
Just before covid hit and was there for lockdown and all the uncertainty that followed . I joined a group uk in nz and some of the horror stories of money lost no flights etc , all the travel agencies were unhelpful or unable to be contacted people were stranded .
The only recommendation were the Travel Councellors everyone rated them the best , the most helpful and the only one that cared . I had booked my own flights with Qatar but used iPodo for the internal flights 3 years later no refund for lost flights .
So I have used Trish ever since , she actually cares and is a great help and she was there every step of the way when half way to New Zealand Cunard cancelled the cruise we were stranded in Melbourne , then arriving in New Zealand to the cyclone , she re arranged our flights back to the uk and will also see to our refund from Cunard .
Trish is always at the end of a phone call or email , would not travel without her support . Trish has a wealth of knowledge about holidays and countries that she has visited . Take my advice use her
Sent by Mike West
Leicestershire 15/02/2023
Thank you Trish Griffiths for helping us plan and book our recent trip to Columbia via Atlanta. The timings of the flights were excellent. The advice prior to travel for visas and vaccinations invaluable. Excellent customer service. ??
Sent by A Evans
UK 25/01/2023
Just returned from first time trip to Dubai. Trish Griffiths from Travel Counsellors arranged absolutely everything for us. From finding the perfect flights, the perfect hotel in the perfect location, to arranging our boarding passes to and from Dubai and also transfers between airport and hotel.
Trish was so efficient and we felt confident knowing that she was available if there was anything we wasn’t sure about. I would highly recommend Trish and Travel Counsellors for the perfect holiday!
Sent by Simon G
Melton 18/01/2023
Thanks Trish, you've been a great help in assisting us pull together a 'trip of a lifetime' at short notice! Much appreciated.
Sent by Kirsteen Bontoft
Melton 12/01/2023
Always a first class service when booking with Trish, especially as she’s so patient with our indecisiveness!
Sent by Dennis Talbot
Manchester 06/01/2023
Trish has arranged a number of holidays for us over more than 10 years and all have worked exactly as planned. She is always friendly, helpful, responsive and reliable. Definitely recommended!
Sent by Sue Makin
Cheshire 19/10/2022
Trish is totally committed to finding the best holiday for you & supporting you throughout your experience. Our family have known Trish for years & would wholeheartedly recommend her.
Sent by Joyce Kay
Bury 29/09/2022
Trish found us the perfect holiday and saved us a lot of hassle and worry. She dealt with all aspects of the booking and made sure we had all the right documents. She was an absolute pleasure to deal with.
Sent by Lucy Cayford
Penarth 29/09/2022
Trish is always extremely accommodating, offering valuable advice and has always given us first class service. Trish is always on hand to help here, or whilst on holiday amazing service.
Sent by Cathy Bryant
Knaresborough 30/07/2022
Trish arranged a two week trip to Iceland last year. She kept in touch with us about changes to Covid requirements & was very reassuring. The service we got from Trish was first class and she sorted out everything we needed. I highly recommend her for any trips & I will definitely book future trips using her services.
Sent by Chris Waldron
Melton Mowbray 28/07/2022
There is nothing negative to see about Trish Griffths. She takes the complete stress out of booking a holiday, checking in and also helping out with any problems whilst on holiday. Trish will bend over backwards to make sure you have the perfect holiday. All that is needed is a budget and what you look for on your holiday and Trish does the rest. Unbelievable service conducted by an amazing lady. Thanks Trish
Sent by Jen Bates
Barleythorpe 08/07/2022
Trish was extremely helpful in finding our ideal holiday, friendly, knowledgeable and patient! I will definitely use Travel Counsellors again, and would gladly recommend to others.
Sent by Brydie Jones
Dinas Powys 08/07/2022
Trish was amazing when booking our honeymoon! I loved that I told her exactly what I wanted, the dates we could go and she built the most perfect holiday package and I didn’t have to do any of the hard work ?? thank you Trish!
Sent by Petra Tagg
Newark 21/03/2022
I would just like to say a huge thankyou to Trish for making our special occasion so memorable.
From the initial conversation around where we wanted to go, Trish came back with great ideas which matched perfectly with our expectation.
Keeping in touch throughout the booking process, and helping with many changes and questions along the way, through to checking in on us whilst on holiday gave our holiday that extra special touch. I am looking forward to future adventures. As Trish has travelled far and wide, she has first hand experience to help guide you in making your holiday perfect. I will most definitely be using Trish and her experiences again.
Sent by Helen Thomas
St. Albans 28/01/2022
Have already recommended Trish to friends with complete confidence. Always great advice, very professional but friendly and recommends amazing holidays and all arranged for you extremely promptly !! What's not to love about service like that ?!
Sent by Nigel Brant
Melton Mowbray 11/01/2022
Trish always provides an excellent service and we would recommend her to meet anyone's holiday needs.
Sent by Karen Davies
South Wales 15/12/2021
“After all the trouble I had last year getting flight money back from an online booking, I vowed that from now on I would always use Trish. We needed a short trip to Germany last weekend and she not only found and booked for us convenient and reasonably priced flights, but she helped us through all the red tape and the changing rules around Covid so that our journey out and back went really smoothly – we witnessed other people struggling at the airport with the wrong paperwork, but because of Trish’s help, we went through all the checks easily and stress-free.”
Sent by Cheryl Keightley
Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire 03/12/2021
Thank you for everything you have done for us, I know it hasn’t been easy getting us to this stage.
I appreciate everything you have done and am so looking forward to going away with my family.
Will speak to you soon and look forward to you helping us book more holidays in the future
Sent by Dennis Talbot
Manchester 03/12/2021
Trish is always extremely helpful and efficient, answering all our detailed questions very effectively. We have worked with Trish for almost 10 years now and have never had any problem with any holiday she has arranged.
Sent by Sam Stalker
Surrey 06/11/2021
Trish is amazing. She provides a top quality service, always there to answer any questions (of which there were many!). I have and will continue to recommend Trish to everyone I meet!
Sent by Charlie Reading
Rutland 02/11/2021
Trish has helped us plan many holidays over the years, and our recent trip to Mauritius was brilliant and well organised as always. Given the new COVID restrictions, her helpful advice ensured we ticked all the boxes, and her recommendation of where to stay were first class. As always, we’ll be back to book again very soon.
Sent by Karen Davies
Cardiff 31/10/2021
100% reliable, helpful service with great understanding of what we're looking for - and providing a worry-free experience! All problems sorted out and everything smooth!
Sent by Ian Waldron
Leicestershire 31/10/2021
Absolutely superb service. Couldn’t ask for more before the pandemic, throughout it and coming out the other side of it.
Sent by Rhian Stone
Manchester 02/09/2021
Fantastic bespoke service. Trish takes account of all your requirements and amazingly seems to find things that tick al the boxes. Efficient and professional service. I highly recommend her.
Sent by Helen East
Wales 02/09/2021
I always book my holidays with Trish. I have all confidence in her and always recommend her to friends. She is always there for us if we have a problem and always sorts it out. She upgrades you in your hotel if you have a special occasion and yesterday there was a bottle of bubbly in our room for our ruby wedding anniversary.
Sent by Brydie Jones
Dinas Powys 26/08/2021
Thank you for organising such a wonderful trip! Everything was spot on when I got to COVID testing and through check-in. Definitely be booking through yourself for our future holidays! And I would 100% do a cruise again nothing like I’ve ever experienced. Thank you again xx
Sent by David Morgan
Kent 18/01/2021
''Trish! I want to say it was great, but it wasn't, it was outstanding!!! I totally get why people love it so much now! Thank you so much for arranging the hotels, we got upgraded in the Sheraton and Amari! The amari was awesome, we had a grand deluxe room! Everything was perfect. We met so many nice people, so we're going back. ?? Thank you so much for helping us have a fantastic holiday.''
Sent by Helen East
Cardiff 27/11/2019
Trish is a great lady she will do anything to help and gives advice through her experiences. Everything has proved to be perfect for us . Trish is always at the end of the phone if you have any problems for example we had a cyclone in NZ delaying flights and she sorted out our onward journey taking all the worry away from us. Again our safari trip was amazing with no hitches at all. Now we are looking forward to our Vietnam and Thailand trip. I've recommended Trish to friends who have also booked with her.
Sent by Sara Ingle
Nottingham 02/11/2019
I wanted to say a massive thank you to you for arranging our holiday. It was perfect. Outstanding accommodation, amazing food, everything I wished for and more.
I also wanted to say how much we appreciated you checking in for us, which made it all ‘hassle free’
Sent by Deborah Ford
Leicestershire 03/10/2019
Without doubt the easiest, most professional way I have ever booked a holiday. Trish really listens to what it is you want, works swiftly to find you your choices and then does everything for you, including checking you in on line. I couldn't be happier with the service I received and I will definitely use Trish again for future holidays.
Sent by Astrid Bennett-Claas
Leicestershire 22/08/2019
As always the experience has been excellent. Would not use any other person to book our holidays than our Travel Counsellor Trish. She is always helpful, has brilliant suggestions and is on the ball 24/7, we feel very safe with her.
Sent by Angela Holloman-Coombes
Cardiff 22/08/2019
Trish is amazing. Totally trust the advice and recommendations she provides. Nothing is too much trouble for Trish. Anything we ask her to look at or any queries we have Trish responds quickly and makes herself accessible. Her help and guidance is exemplary. Highly recommend Trish. Fantastic service.
Sent by Phil Russell
Horsham 09/07/2019
I recommend Trish because of her amazing knowledge and ability to recommend fantastic locations, accommodation and local restaurants at great prices.
Sent by Jessica Parsons
Wigston, Leicestershire 04/06/2019
Trish was fantastic at helping make our honeymoon exactly what we wanted.
Sent by Becky & Stephen Brickwood
Manchester 29/05/2019
''Hi Trish,
Just wanted to say a huge thank you from both Stephen & I for organising our recent trip to Paris. It was far and beyond our expectations. Yet again you have perfectly understood our preferences and style and delivered a holiday to match. Our upgraded room to one with stunning views over the Eiffel was the icing on the cake. Stephen was blown away by the whole trip, especially the room and the Segway tour which was really fantastic.
I know Ali & Pete loved it too and have told us they will definitely be booking all their holidays with you from now on.
Thanks again and hoping it won’t be long before we are back in touch. Love Becky & Stephen xxx''
Sent by TIM SMALLRIDGE
WARWICKSHIRE 01/05/2019
Trish was very friendly and knowledgeable. Giving us both the piece of mind needed to book an amazing holiday. We are truly thankful for the hard work that was done on our behalf.
Sent by Julia Walsh
Newark, Notts 06/03/2019
Outstanding service, Trish is an absolute gem....... nothing is too much trouble and she goes above and beyond the job description! Can not wait for her to book my next holiday x
Sent by Cheryl Keightley
Melton Mowbray 20/02/2019
Had the most amazing time and sad to be coming home. However got some beautiful memories and sporting a rather nice tan!
Thank you for booking us in. I looked this morning and could see that we were split up but thank you for changing.
Thank you again for everything and we will be in touch when we book another holiday and will be passing your name on to all our friends and family.
Kind Regards
Cheryl
Sent by Joanne Evans
Hathern, Leicestershire 30/01/2019
We love Trish at Travel Counsellors. Not only is she super friendly and helpful she always find exactly what we want. Most of the time we have no idea where to go but Trish always comes up with fabulous options that fit our budget and our style. She’s booked everything from New York City breaks to a lush Mauritius beach lounging Honeymoon and every hotel, location and destination has been perfect just for us.
Sent by Barbara Tarr
East Leake, Loughborough 21/01/2019
I think Trish was a brilliant Travel Counsellor, she found all what we were looking for. I would definitely use her again and would recommend her to my friends and family.
Sent by Ann and Rick
Sussex 14/12/2018
We had the most fabulous holiday, we felt like VIPs most of the time. The vehicles we travelled in were superb, very comfortable, and the guides that looked after us were always on time, very nice and caring people. The information and detail they provided was also very good. We were all thrilled with the standard of the food and the variety of the restaurants we were taken to, most impressed with that and we are all foodies. Thank you so much for you care and help as we went along, we are all quite dumb struck with what you managed to do for us. We will recommend you to all of our friends and we hope you are not thinking of retiring or moving on, as we hope to use your expertise for years to come.
Sent by Cheryl Keightley
Melton Mowbray 27/11/2018
Trish has been absolutely brilliant and taken the stress around booking a holiday away. She listened to what we wanted and found us the perfect holiday. I will be recommending her to all my friends.
Sent by John Pearson
Penarth, Wales 08/11/2018
Our fourth time bòoking with Trish. She really knows her stuff but, above all, she cares about her clients.
Sent by Dennis Talbot
Manchester 08/11/2018
Trish is always easy to contact and replies to any questions promptly and helpfully. We have already recommended her to other friends who have subsequently used her to book at least one holiday.
Sent by Sara Ingle
Nottingham 08/11/2018
Trish was so helpful, personable and went beyond what I expected to find our ideal holiday. I can’t thank her enough. I will definitely use again and recommend to friends and family. First class - thanks again Sara.
Sent by Martin Burke
Melton Mowbray 02/10/2018
It was absolutely fabulous; everything, the hotel and its facilities were out of this world as was the food in the restaurant and the incredibly attentive staff. We had such a wonderful time. We managed to get in a day trip by train to Florence, a morning at Pisa followed by an afternoon on the beach at Viareggio, two days R&R by the hotel’s thermal pool and finally a visit to the beautiful Roman town of Lucca on the way to the airport for our flight home. All in five days!
Thank you so much for organising so efficiently (as always). It made our 30th anniversary and Debbie’s surprise so special (I managed to keep her in the dark until the departure gate!) We will be eternally grateful.
Sent by Lynda Byford
Nottingham 22/05/2018
We cannot thank Trish enough for all her help in arranging our travels to Perth Australia last Christmas and New Year and also for all her hard work and time when our flight out to Dubai was cancelled due to snow and extreme weather conditions in Birmingham.
We were so glad we had booked with Trish as she worked tirelessly to sort everything out for us at very short notice. Having to find new accommodation in Dubai and arranging new flights in a matter of hours.
We really do not know what we would have done without her.
Everything eventually went hitch free but only due to Trish’s help and her experience. Her aftercare was perfect too. She helped us with claiming putting us in touch with the right people etc.
Thank you Trish we will definitely book with you again without a doubt and will recommend you.
Sent by Susan Midgley
Oxfordshire 08/05/2018
Brilliant service. Second time we've used Trish and would definitely recommend her to friends.
Sent by Sue Woledge
Kent 19/04/2018
A great holiday at Cape Verde, everything booked by Trish so no need to do anything but enjoy.
The resort hotel was clean, staff friendly and good facilities. Nice big pool and lots of entertainment. Very sunny with a nice breeze to cool you down.
Would definitely use Trish again for hassle free bookings and great recommendations.
Sent by Denise Prior
Oxford 19/02/2018
I would never use any other travel company again, you always know you will get 5 star service. Trish is brilliant she always goes over and beyond her duty even when your away she’s there for you.
Sent by Chris Waldron
Leicestershire 19/02/2018
Once again Trish has delivered. It was our first holiday with a new baby and we had no idea where to book and too be honest I don’t really enjoy looking for hotels. All Trish requires is a few simple requests - budget, rough temperature and any special requests. The hotel that Trish booked for us was perfect and really enjoyed our first holiday as a little family. Trish really does take the stress away from booking holidays and always sends reminders out making sure we have all the correct information and documents before we go.
Sent by Kathryn Horler Clee
Cardiff 09/02/2018
Trish is always really helpful and knowlegable. I have recommended to several friends who have subsequently used her services.
Sent by Anthony Ainsworth
Hertfordshire 09/02/2018
Trish is great! We always get some fantastic ideas and great personal service. We've used Travel Counsellors for all our main holidays for the last few years.
Sent by Diane White
Cardiff 02/02/2018
Trish is amazing. Despite me changing my mind several times and asking lots of questions, nothing is ever too much trouble. Can't wait for the holiday we have just booked to get closer!
Sent by Susan Woledge
Kent 14/01/2018
Have just booked a great holiday in Cape Verde. Trish found us the perfect hotel to suit our needs, and also I didn’t have to spend ages looking myself, now can’t wait to go!
Sent by Rona Holman
Devon 14/01/2018
I have been delighted with the service I have had from Trish and love the fact that she has travelled where I have booked to travel.
Sent by Nicola O'Leary
Wales 29/11/2017
We wanted to let you know what an amazing holiday we had. The stop over to San Fransisco was breathtaking, it's such an fascinating place to visit. Alcatraz was special, as was the Golden Gate and Bay bridge. Such a interesting place to visit, we learnt so much being there. It also helped that we were immediately upgraded to a suite thanks to you. Then onto the main course, Hawaii. We pinched ourselves everyday. The view we had from the hotel was astonishing, visiting Pearl Harbour was sobering and the overall experience of the holiday was truly magical, all thanks to you. If anyone is looking to book a special holiday they need to speak to you, I can’t recommend your services highly enough. Thank you Thank you Thank you.
Sent by Andrew O'Leary
Bridgend 03/09/2017
We’ve used Trish to arrange our holidays a number of times and I must say its not the same service you’d get at a travel agency- its 100 times better! Trish is always at hand with advice and guidance to give you the best experience when traveling anywhere in the world. Its more exciting to have a family friend organising your trip and it costs no more than going to a travel agent. If you want the security of getting the best out of your holiday or business trip then Trish is the person to go to. I would have no hesitation in recommending Trish, a true professional, looking after you from start to finish.
Sent by Maggie Blair
Cheshire 24/07/2017
A big thank you to Trish who organised our honeymoon in Barbados. The hotel, location and food was absolutely superb. Trish’s advice and recommendations from start to finish were spot on and made our honeymoon an even more special experience. We cannot thank her enough for her outstanding customer service. No hesitation in recommending. Thanks once again Trish.
Sent by Angela Holloman-Coombes
Pontypridd 06/07/2017
We had an amazing time and we cannot thank you enough for sorting everything out and then sorting our seats on the flight back from Toronto. What a life saver! All the experiences were fantastic. We're really pleased with everything we packed in and very grateful for all your tips. We really loved the iced wine - amazing stuff!. Hope you are keeping well. Thanks again. Ange.
Sent by Mark Tilson
Melton Mowbray 18/05/2017
Just a few words of thanks for organising an amazing trip for myself and Alison.
It took 24 hours for Alison to take it all in and finally relax when I broke the news and picked her up from work, what seems like weeks ago!
New York was amazing and the hotel couldn't be more central and accommodating, the bottle of Champagne in the room was a lovely touch and very much appreciated. After the frantic pace of New York, Antigua was the perfect place to unwind and what a fantastic and picturesque place it is too! Just how you imagine paradise to be!
The resort was lovely and again, more Champagne arrived in the room on Alison's birthday! A completely unexpected surprise!
Everything went like clockwork and the behind the scenes organisational work you've done for us showed in how smooth the entire holiday went. Thank you for helping me to make Alison's birthday a trip to remember.
Sent by Lorraine Dyer
Swansea 26/04/2017
Trish has booked two cruises for us and always been very informative and helpful nothing is to much trouble for her. Would not hesitate to recommend her. x
Sent by Ceri Rees
Swansea 19/04/2017
Trish kept to the budget and took all of the stress out of organising our city break to Paris. Will be in touch again for our next holiday
Sent by Jon Ashcroft
Cardiff 03/04/2017
Trish never fails to go above and beyond to secure the right holiday for us at the right price and then to deliver that holiday. She found the hotel we wanted which was sold out on the online booking sites and dealt with our query quickly and in her typical friendly manner. She is always on hand prior to the holiday to remind us of the details you often forget like getting your driver code or an ESTA for America. You always know that when you book with Trish you have a friend to help you from the moment you phone her to the point you land return home.
Sent by Janet Carlyon
Oxford 03/04/2017
Booking a holiday can be a bit of pot luck. You either invest lots of time and effort trawling the internet or listening to the experiences of other folk, never knowing for sure what to do if something were to go wrong. My holiday time and money is precious. I want to book with confidence and so with this in mind I always turn to Trish. We give Trish our wish list and quickly receive 2-3 choices all fitting the bill perfectly. Trish anticipates our needs too - checking us in at the airport, checking we are up to date with insurance, passports etc.
We have also used Trish for organising business travel. Trish acts/behaves as if she is a seamless extension of the business. We are a very small business but feel like we have an expert travel department on tap.
Sent by Claire Bennett
Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan 20/03/2017
Very helpful and friendly service. Suggested a number of options and was able to adapt them to suit our needs. Will definitely use this service again.
Sent by Tracy Byers
Eastleigh, Hampshire 20/03/2017
Trish Griffiths is very thorough in fulfilling customer needs /requests. Very knowledgeable, helpful and professional. I would ( and have ) recommended her to friends and family.
Sent by Madeleine Reeves
West Midlands 20/03/2017
Trish has booked a few holidays for myself and family members, she is always very polite, helpful and prompt in answering any questions, I would recommend her to other family and friends,
Sent by Kirsteen Bontoft
Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire 20/03/2017
Don't know why everyone doesn't use a Personal Travel Counsellor! Amazing service and peace of mind from booking the holiday to returning home.
Sent by Lizz Newbould
York 14/12/2016
Trish is always very patient and understanding of what we need. She is friendly and approachable and nothing is too much trouble.
Sent by Margaret Llewellyn-Howells
Quorn, Leicestershire 06/12/2016
Great to get super advice and support from a real expert.
Sent by Christopher Hughes
Porthcawl 27/11/2016
Knowing that Trish is available, seemingly 24/7, to answer questions and give advice is a very big reason why we shall use Trish again and recommend her. I've already recommended Trish to my sons and she came back the same day with a holiday that they're going to take.
Sent by Ieuan Hughes
Porthcawl, Wales 27/11/2016
Brilliant service, very prompt responses to any questions and very helpful.
Sent by John Pearson
Penarth 27/11/2016
Trish is the best, would not book with anyone else.
Sent by Natalie Smyth
Abingdon, Oxon 27/11/2016
Always extremely helpful and patient with any questions we have, however trivial, when booking and also whilst away. Never too busy to help. Always comes up trumps with destinations we ask for.
Sent by Jenna Thompson
Llantwit Major, Vale of Glamorgan 27/11/2016
I've always recommended Trish to friends and family ever since we first booked with her for our honeymoon back in 2014. We've booked two more holidays with her since then! Thanks for all your help!
Sent by Blair Malins
Cowbridge 23/11/2016
Trish was/is very good at offering different options as well giving us the choice of many options of travel and accommodation. Very flexible and clear with all information we require. Look forward to booking more holidays with Trish.
Sent by Nigel Brant
Melton Mowbray 23/11/2016
Trish's service is always friendly, informative, professional and timely. Will continue to recommend her at every opportunity.
Sent by William Steggles
Cardiff 23/11/2016
Trish helped us organise an unforgettable trip to Thailand at very short notice! She made travelling simple and was always on hand to help with any issues. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Trish and her services!
Sent by Christopher Clement
Swansea 23/11/2016
Trish's service is second to none. I have asked for her help several times over the past few years and will continue to do so.
Sent by Janet Palin
Leicestershire 23/11/2016
Trish takes the chore out of looking for and booking our holidays. Never mind would we recommend Travel Counsellors, we have been doing for years.
Sent by Blair Malins
Wales 09/08/2016
Trish was/is very good at offering different options as well giving us the choice of many options of travel and accommodation. Very flexible and clear with all information we require. Look forward to booking more holidays with Trish
Sent by Jen Sheriston
Leicestershire 20/07/2016
We gave Trish a wish list of requirements for our holiday - with 2 demanding teenagers it was quite a long list! We wanted a sea view, within spitting distance of a beach, a short walk to the nearest town, good food, all-inclusive with a good selection of drinks/cocktails, an international clientele rather than predominantly British - and Trish came up trumps on all fronts. This is the 6 holiday I've booked with Travel Counsellors and I've yet to be disappointed - thank you Trish.
Sent by J Evans
Leicestershire 17/05/2016
We never book our holiday without going to Trish first. We recommend her to everyone. Whether it be UK or International Trish always has the best recommendations and you always know everything will all be taken care of.
Sent by Amanda Ewing
Avon 14/05/2016
It is a very special year for our family and wanted to celebrate with a special magical holiday.
This year it is our Silver Wedding Anniversary, our Son's 21st Birthday and our Daughter's 18th Birthday. How could this be planned without Trish ?....impossible !
Trish planned and negotiated the Americans into submission and booked us the most amazing holiday in Orlando and surprise visit to New Orleans and saved us nearly £3000 on the flights too, Her contacts in New Orleans advised well and Trish even sent us a guide from one of her magazines recommending the best places to see and eat in the city.
The Hyatt French Quarter was out of this world, especially as Trish had secured an upgrade to a Junior Suite AND organised a welcome card AND ordered a celebratory bottle and mixed platter. This service simply blew us away and we were so very appreciative.
The service Trish provides really does go way above any expectation you could possibly have. We had a trusted friend looking out for us 4500 miles away and felt safe and loved. Thank you Trish you made all our dreams come true !!!
Sent by Pauline Lomax
Leicestershire 10/05/2016
''Trish made it easy with the research and decision-making for our holiday. She has so much experience and contacts in so many parts of the globe. That experience and knowledge of the locations and accommodation is worth its weight in gold.''
Sent by Lorraine & John Dyer
Swansea 16/04/2016
Hope you like photo's we had a wonderful time on our 50th wedding anniversary, a big thank you for all you did before, during and after the cruise. The care you showed was both professional and personal. We would not hesitate to recommend you and get in touch with you for any future holidays or cruises.
Sent by Helene Morgan
Rothley, Leicestershire 31/03/2016
I would recommend Trish Griffiths to my family & friends because she has taken all the hassle out of booking a holiday & gave us very helpful advise which was appreciated.
Sent by Barry Pappin
Sully, Vale of Glamorgan 31/03/2016
Trish was very helpful in putting forward ideas, running lots of quotes for us, taking the time to meet with us face to face, always without any pressure. The communication and documentation/advice that has followed since we paid our deposit has been excellent, very professional. Thank you!
Sent by Leanne Short
Newport 31/03/2016
Good personal service and Trish is lovely to deal with. Has good knowledge of places I was interested in too which is always a bonus.
Sent by Paul Gay
Harby, Leicestershire 31/03/2016
Excellent response to initial enquiry, suggested amendments to initial request to reduce transfer time and cost, continued to maintain communication throughout the process
Sent by Diane Hastings
Nottingham 31/03/2016
Booking our holiday was so easy and all our requests were met, thanks Trish always a pleasure dealing with you
Sent by Chris Clement
Swansea 31/03/2016
Second time using Trish and she was superb. I'd choose her services every time and would recommend her to friends and family in an instant. First class service.
Sent by D White
Wales 31/03/2016
Great service - went over and above what we were expecting! Very excited to go on holiday and already booked my next trip with Trish for later in the year.
Sent by Nicola Hickinbotham
Leicestershire 18/08/2015
Wow, wow wow, we have just returned from Italy as my step son was getting married in Sorrento. We decided to do Venice and Florence en route and it was all booked by the lovely Trish, nothing is ever to much to ask her, and I tend to forget a lot! She booked all our flights, trains, stunning hotels and even the water taxi from Venice airport to our hotel. The ultimate was my daughter left her toy monkey at the first hotel and Trish has even sorted him being sent home at no charge! I can't thank you enough and we will always book our holidays through you, they are competitive, you make it so easy and we trust your judgement on everything - if you are reading this and never tried Trish go for it, it wont cost you anything and you get the peace of mind of fantastic accommodation chosen for you! Roll on the next one, fancy a beach in Feb!
Sent by Nicola Hickinbotham
Leicestershire 13/07/2015
Trish is always at hand to deal with any dramas whilst away, excellent choice of hotels, locations, would never consider going anywhere else, nothing is ever too much trouble.
Sent by Keith Atkinson
Horsham 16/03/2015
First time I have used Travel Counsellors and Trish Griffiths.
It was a very satisfying experience and Trish's commitment and exceptional customer service was hugely appreciated.
I will recommend her on to others and look forward to using her again in the future.
Sent by Joanne Evans
Leicstershire 27/02/2015
I always recommend Trish to family, friends and colleagues. The service is fantastic. Never under any pressure and always free to change your mind. Trish has found us some of the most wonderful holidays we have ever been on and also planned our very perfect honeymoon, despite the fact we just couldn't choose where to go! I wouldn't book a holiday or trip without seeking advice from Trish first she is always the first port of call.
Sent by Nigel & Fiona Brant
Leicestershire 12/08/2014
Thank you to 'our wonderful’ Trish for organising a truly amazing, once in a life time holiday to Thailand and Koh Samui. We have booked flights using Trish's expertise before, this is the first time she has helped us to book a major holiday to celebrate our Silver Wedding Anniversary. She is exceptionally knowledgeable and perfectly professional in every way, we could not have wished for a more talented person to assist us in planning our holiday. She thinks of those 'little things' that are always on your 'to do list' when it's getting near to your holiday, she takes all that worry away, ensuring everything goes without a hitch. She has the tremendous skill of making you feel you are the only clients she is dealing with, making you feel just so special! To 'Our' Trish, THANK YOU for making our dreams come true, you are our very own Holiday Fairy Godmother, never again will we book a holiday without you! Here's to the next one! Love, Fiona and Nigel xxx
Sent by Mr & Mrs Bontoft
Leicestershire 04/06/2014
Fantastic service from Trish. She had a real challenge on her hands to find a villa for us with such short notice and a very picky customer! So pleased Trish was recommended to us, we shall definitely be contacting her again to help arrange our next holiday.
Sent by Bridget & Rick James
Bridgend 28/04/2014
Trish has made our recent travel to Brazil very easy! We had four members of the family with different itineraries and timescales and it was becoming a logistical nightmare before we met Trish. She sorted everything out and we had a relaxing holiday with everyone enjoying themselves which was a relief. We are going to NZ for a month next year and have no hesitation in asking her to book everything for us. Trish is very approachable and organised and that means that our holidays will be much easier in the future!
Sent by Jon Ashcroft
Cardiff 28/03/2014
Trish was fantastic! I cannot recommend her highly enough, and I will not hesitate to pass her details on to friends and family. She listened to exactly what we wanted from a holiday, and gave us a great variety of options within our budget.
I have organised all my own holidays for the last five years and was initially sceptical that a Travel Counsellor would be able to provide me with value. However I was pleasantly surprised that not only was the holiday better value than anything I could provide myself, it was also the perfect accommodation. We can't wait to go now!
Sent by Michelle & Paul Jones
Leicestershire 30/01/2014
Trish is brilliant - from understanding our needs and making suggestions, the care through our amazing holiday, to the request for feedback upon our return - Trish helped to transform our work break from a holiday to a truly memorable experience that not only fitted myself and my wife like a glove but was also full of new places, cultures and experiences.
Our holiday was to Thailand and with Trish’s advice we spent a few days in Bangkok and then spent the rest of our experience in beautiful Khao Lak.
Trish arranged a day long trip for us whilst we were in Bangkok with Tim (our guide) along with his taxi. This one day has become one of the most special days in our lives. Tim was nothing short of fantastic. Not only was his English great but his sense of humour was contagious, his passion for you getting what you wanted out of the day commendable all facilitated by his knowledge and local network (which even allowed us to get into one of the experiences a little later than should have been permitted). We visited the war cemetery at Kanchanaburi, the bridge over the river Kwai, the floating markets and a wildlife/tiger sanctuary. The trip lasted from 8 in the morning to 8 in the evening and is the best value for money we have experienced on any trip.
The hotel we booked in Bangkok was purely on Trish’s recommendation. We wanted easy access to the city’s sights whilst not being in the middle of the action along with a swimming pool and beautiful views. Trish delivered - looking back this was the best hotel for what we wanted and having been and seen the other hotels and their locations we would have chosen this one ourselves if we had the knowledge.
Trish recommended Khao Lak after listening to our endless desires of beautiful beaches, nightlife when we want it, quiet and solitude when we don’t want any company, sea view room, great restaurants within walking distance, things to do, things not to do, etc… Amazingly we ended up with the perfect match.
We will book with Trish again and again and again and a heartfelt big thank you for the most special holiday and experience - your help was very much appreciated.
Sent by Sue Makin
Cheshire 11/12/2013
Trish could not be more helpful and caring. She has helped us on many occasions including when we were stranded in the USA after a hurricane! We would always recommend her.
Sent by Karen Waldron
Melton Mowbray 11/12/2013
Trish is extremely reliable. She helped us out when we had to cut our holiday short this year due to unforeseen circumstances. We have recommended her to family and friends and in fact she has just sorted out our daughter's and future son in law's honeymoon. Nothing is too much trouble. You will not regret having her as your travel agent.
Sent by Jenny Waldron
Melton Mowbray 02/12/2013
I was recommended to book my honeymoon via Trish by my parents who have used her for a number of years to book their cruises. The service we received from her was excellent. She strived to find us the best deal possible, was very quick with her replies and recommended lots of destinations for us to consider. We are so pleased with the deal and the resort that she has managed to book for us and the offers that she has managed to get for us with it being our honeymoon. I have already passed her details on to my friend who is getting married soon and have mentioned her in many conversations with others who are looking to book holidays. We will definitely being using Trish for many more years to come.
Sent by Jo Doxey
Hathern 28/10/2013
I wouldn't dream of booking a holiday, city break, or trip without consulting with Trish Griffiths at Travel Counsellors. The service is outstanding and nothing is ever too much trouble. You are never made to feel rushed about making your choice and never pressured into booking anything you are not happy with. We have booked numerous holidays with Trish and more recently our honeymoon and have never been disappointed. The time and effort that goes into helping you to find the prefect holiday / break is out of this world. There are places we would never have seen without Travel Counsellors. The time, consideration of your requirements and the patience is what makes the service you get from Travel Counsellors. The quality of your final destination is a world away. I wouldn't go on holiday without them.
Sent by Nigel & Gail MacLeod
Wirral 29/09/2013
Trish has now booked a number of trips for us and her help, advice and guidance is always welcomed. Nothing is too much trouble and Trish will always suggest an itinerary that combines what we look for from a holiday along with a number of helpful suggestions. Thank you again.
Sent by Rachel Brant
Cheltenham 17/09/2013
Trish was great and understood that I wanted to tailor my holiday to exactly my specifications. I would definitely recommend her and will go to her again for other holidays.
Sent by Nigel & Fiona Brant
Melton Mowbray 17/09/2013
Trish has been very patient as we have tried to decide how and where we wish to spend our 25th wedding anniversary.
She is very knowledgeable and her advice has been instrumental in our final decision.
We will use Trish's services again and wholeheartedly recommend her to others.
Sent by Debbie & Martin Burke
Melton Mowbray 08/08/2013
We have used your excellent services for a number of years now and regularly recommend you to friends and family. When our eldest son decided to start his gap year with a 2 month trip to Canada, we automatically suggested to Daniel that he contact you. You were your usual professional and helpful self and even put Daniel in touch with one of your colleagues in Canada who helped him book a local flight from Vancouver.
When Daniel realised that he had mistakenly thought he was flying on a Tuesday when in fact it was the day before, our first thought was to contact you! You quickly checked out the possibility of rearranging his outward flight and when that turned out to be impossible, you encouraged us to make every effort to get to Heathrow airport, even though Daniel's flight was leaving in less than four hours (we live in the Midlands!). As we drove down to Heathrow, Daniel checked in online and you confirmed what time the check-in desk closed. Without any prompting from us, you asked for a note to be left at the check-in desk saying that Daniel was on his way.
I'm delighted to say that Daniel made his flight (with time to spare!). Yet again, we have experienced the true value of using your services to help us with our travel and holiday arrangements. We will continue to recommend you personally and Travel Counsellors in general at every opportunity.
Thank you!
Sent by Joanne Gallagher
Leicestershire 05/08/2013
Trish was outstanding at sourcing a holiday for me. She was quick, clear and precise in her findings.
I would have no hesitation in recommending her to anyone as I trust her a lot more than the high street.
Sent by Daniel Burke
Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire 20/07/2013
Top class service from Trish.
She helped me with my travel bookings immensely and she constantly worked above and beyond the call of duty.
Trish was incredibly polite yet totally approachable. She exuded professionalism whilst retaining an air of familiarity.
Will recommend her to everyone wishing to travel in the future.
Sent by Jennifer Sheriston
Stanton on the Wolds 29/05/2013
I have booked my last three holidays with Trish and could not speak highly enough of the service I've received. She is a delight to deal with and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to family and friends - which I've done this year as my sister and family as well as my mum have booked through her. I've been a travel journalist for a number of years so have been to some wonderful destinations during the last 15 years and I can honestly say Trish's service has been as good as any I've come across.
Sent by Victoria & Matthew Carefoot
Stapleford, Nottingham 09/05/2013
We were very happy to have booked our holiday through Trish as she was professional and friendly at all times. Trish made me feel at ease and confident with all the requests that I had.
I will definitely use her services again in the future, and have already started to recommend her to friends and family.
What I like best about booking through Travel Counsellors is that I can contact Trish directly with any question and not be put on hold to listen to any strange music. I feel 100% confidence in my booking - thank you
Sent by Claire & Oliver Holloway
Harwell, Oxfordshire 09/05/2013
To echo Claire's words many thanks for all your help.
We shall definitely recommend you and pass your details onto family, friends and work colleagues.
As mentioned we've never been to Thailand and cannot wait for our honeymoon so a big thank you for all you’ve done!
Sent by David & Lesley Goodrick
Rutland 03/04/2013
We had a fantastic time in Thailand, thanks. Thank you so much for organising everything for us. It all went like clockwork which was such a relief after all my worrries about conecting flights on the way out. The hotel you organised for us in Chang Mai was lovely. I'm so glad you recommended it, and the welcome card was a nice added touch. We will certainly have no reservations about recommending your services to friends and family; in fact I already have.
Sent by Fiona Herrick
Melton Mowbray 04/03/2013
Trish my Travel Counsellor is such a delight to deal with, always efficient and prompt with her replies, arranging a ski trip for 28 - lots of questions and requests! Nothing is too much trouble. I can get hold of her with questions anytime. A pleasure - I am delighted to have become a client of hers!
Sent by Alan Brighton
Huntingdon, Cambs 22/11/2012
Dear Trish,
Thanks for all you do for me, I'm always impressed by how fast you respond, it makes my life so easy to arrange overseas trips with one simple phone call, and I love the deals you get. Last year's Sardinian holiday was fabulous, my wife thinks you're the bee's knees. I'm always happy to recommend you and I frequently do.
Alan
Sent by Sarah Cregan
London 15/10/2012
I was tasked with booking a business trip and Trish was recommended by a friend who has used her for both personal & business trips. Trish has been very helpful & patient as the spec has changed slightly. She is easliy contactable and all requests are dealt with in a timely fashion. I hope the trip goes as smoothly as the booking but I am confident that Trish will deal with any queries if they should arise. I would not hesitate in using her for future bookings & would recommend her to others. Thanks Sarah
Sent by Tina & Bill Crosby
Ruddington 18/09/2012
Booking with Trish has eliminated all the stress out of booking a holiday.
She always comes back promptly with a reply, whether thats to confirm a booking or to answer a query. Also having a one-to-one contact, even whilst on holiday, is very reassuring in the unlikely event of anything going wrong.
Can't think why we didn't book through her long ago. It makes complete sense....
Sent by Nigel and Gail Macleod
Wirral 17/09/2012
Another great trip booked by Trish from Travel Counsellors.
As ever, nothing was to much trouble with great attention to detail. All went ahead as planned with great advice and support along the way.
Thanks Trish.
Sent by Pauline Hibbert
Grantham 04/09/2012
I was looking for several different things in a holiday and Trish listened carefully to establish what would be the best solution for us and came up with something that will keep all members of the family happy.
What I liked about Trish is that she obviously treats all her clients as individuals.
Sent by Linda Hannett
Wymeswold 27/08/2012
An excellent service from Trish. I would recommend her to all my friends because of her knowledge, personality and 'nothing is too much trouble' attitude. Many thanks!
Sent by Amanda Phelps
Leicestershire 08/08/2012
We used Trish's expert travel services to help my 18 year old son and his friends take their first holiday abroad. Trish did a great job at finding them a fantastic holiday and keeping the group focused on their budget and regular payments.
They came back from Lanzorote all tanned and grown up having had a fantastic holday.
Thank you for taking care of such precious cargo.
Sent by Becky & Stephen Brickwood
Manchester 03/08/2012
Trish is the best thing that ever happened to me holiday wise.
I have booked many holidays through her (including my honeymoon) and I will continue to book all my holidays with her going forward.
I regularly recommend Trish to my friends and family and know that many of them have used her after my recommendation. Trish takes the hassle out of holiday booking and makes it an enjoyable process. Not to mention her extensive knowledge on locations and matching holidays to suit my needs so they are completely bespoke. I can't imagine holidays without her and when you go on as many as I do that's a big thing.
Thank you Trish for changing our experience of holiday booking. You're the best! Becky and Stephen
Sent by Lee & Jayne Whittaker
Irlam, Manchester 18/07/2012
Very pleased with the service Trish offered.
The price was competitive and she really went the extra mile to get us the best deal in terms of room upgrades and extras. She made the process of booking and payment extremely easy and we wouldn't hesitant in recommending her to friends and colleagues.
We have booked with her a number of times and each time the holiday (flights, transfers and hotel bookings) have all gone smoothly.
Sent by Paul Marshall
Nottingham 08/06/2012
Hi Trish,I’ve been meaning to thank you for arranging the holiday to Sri Lanka for Phil and I, but just haven’t got around to it. We both really really enjoyed it, it is a really beautiful place. The hotels you found for us were amazing, we particularly loved the Theva Residency in Kandy as their attention to detail along with the pool, scenery and food was excellent – so I would recommend this to future customers. Also the Avani Bentota, Cinnamon lodge and Yala village were top banana!!
The driver we had was also excellent and he took us to a few local eateries on our travels which was great. He was very knowledgeable and a nice guy to chat to.
Thanks again for everything!
Cheers, Paul.
Sent by Joanne Doxey
Derbyshire 07/06/2012
You couldn't ask for a better service.
I wouldn't book a holiday without consulting Trish first.
The holidays, hotels, flights, etc have always been fantastic and nothing is ever too much trouble.
Sent by Rebecca Makin
Manchester 23/05/2012
Dear Trish,
Thank you for helping organise the most wonderful hen do I could have ever hoped for!
The Villa was absolutely amazing and huge! The weather was the only disappointing thing (but that wasn't in your control obviously) and we still had a beautiful day on the Friday when we all burnt! oops!
I'm sure we can get some photos to you to have a look at,
Thanks again for yet another wonderful holiday and thank you to my hens who were the best I could have hoped for and some!
The very happy bride to be xxxx
Sent by Charlotte & Darren (Great Yarmouth) .
Great Yarmouth 17/05/2012
We would like to Thank our Travel Counsellor Trish Griffiths.
She has done a great job for us, finding us our Honeymoon to the Maldives with everything we said we wanted it to include and at the best value price. No other Travel agents could beat the price which Trish found for us.
She has also found us a good price for insurance.
We found Trish to be very friendly, helpful and would definatly recommend her to our family and friends. Thanks Trish Charlotte and Darren x
Sent by Karen Chambers
Leicestershire 10/03/2012
Trish has organised a holiday of a lifetime for me and my husband to Australia and New Zealand. We’re climbing the Sydney Harbour Bridge, going to the Melbourne Grand Prix, touring New Zealand for 3 weeks in a campervan (friends still can’t believe I’m doing that!), and finally onto Las Vegas and the Grand Canyon. Trish was so helpful and patient with coming up with the ideal itinerary – thank you so much Trish for organising our fabulous holiday.
Sent by nick parker
atherton 09/06/2011
Trish has help us with all our holiday requirments for the past 4/5 years and the true testiment is we keep asking her to advise with our holidays.
We recommend all our friends to give Trish a call and are happy to do so.
Sent by ALan & Margaret Tarbett
Glasgow 29/05/2011
Always takes note of tour requirements and preferences and fulfils them. Acts quickly and if there are any problems deals with them efficiently and and pleasantly. A pleasure to deal with.
Sent by Tracy Byers
Chandlers Ford Hampshire 28/05/2011
It's so much easier to make choices, when the travel counsellor has first hand experience and can make recommendations about your holiday choices/destinations. Who wants to spend hours putting their own package together, when Trish has many years of experience, and can do it promptly and efficiently for you?!
Thanks Trish, for helping us choose our holiday.
Sent by Brian Beggan
Ashby de la Zouch 27/05/2011
Hi Trish, Thank you for organising our annual "Jolly Boys Outing"
The options you came up with were ideal for a group of 8 slightly ageing gentlemen!!
We will definately be contacting you next year to help arrange that and future trips.
Sent by Jo Doxey
Nottingham 26/05/2011
I don't think I would be able to organise a holiday without Trish! She's always fantastic. She answers all of my, sometimes random, questions and is great at offering advice on where to travel & stay. Trish has helped me to booked most of my holidays over the last few years and now I wouldn't even consider booking a holiday without ringing or email Trish first. Wonderful service. Thank you!
Sent by Martin and Patricia Chapman
Southwell 26/05/2011
Trish has never been anything other than friendly, helpful and professional in all our dealings with her over the years. The sometimes complicated arrangements for our varied holidays have run like clockwork - completely hassle free. She has always been attentive. We trust her advice and benefit from her wide experience. We look forward to planning future holidays with her.
Sent by Sarah Beggan
Ashby de la Zouch 25/05/2011
Trish has recently booked a trip for me and 3 other couples to go to Vegas. Her efficiency was excellent and I have since passed her details onto a group of friends who are travelling to Portugal in June. I would be very happy to pass Trish's details on to colleagues in the future. She saves you so much time and effort with her vast knowledge of travel.
Sent by Keith Yates
Melton Mowbray 25/05/2011
I can thoroughly recommend the service offered by Trish Griffiths. Having travelled to Hong Kong/Australia/Singapore,with all the arrangements organised by Trish & her company - Travel Counsellors,we were extremely happy with our trip and would certainly use the services again.
Sent by Martin and Debbie Burke
Melton Mowbray 25/05/2011
We have used Trish on many occasions over the past few years and have always been delighted with the service we receive. Whether it's a big holiday such as our family trips to the US or this year's adventure to Ghana, ferry crossings, short haul flights or even "a cheap cottage in Devon, near Barnstaple", Trish always comes up trumps!!
We have no hesitation in recommending her services!!!
Sent by Andrew Patterson
Leicestershire 25/05/2011
Trish's service is fantastic, All I have to do is give her my dates of travel, and a brief of where I would like to go and I leave the rest to her - brilliant service!
Sent by Alison Wood
Chorley 24/05/2011
I cannot praise Trish enough for the support she provides and good work she does when I ask for her assistance in finding the most reasonable price for flights a good hotel in the area I wish to go. She comes up with choices for me to consider and, if I am not happy with any of them, she comes back with more information. I have used her services several times and have always been very satisfied.
Sent by Smeeta Patel
Edgware 14/03/2011
Trish has been fantastic. She was well informed and always willing to help with a lot of patience.
Sent by Sue Smith
Leicestershire 14/12/2010
Hi Trish
Many thanks for putting up with me especially as I am not spending a fortune with you.
I will definitely be recommending your service to family and friends as you have taken all the stress out of booking a holiday. What a fantastic way to book something different without having the headache of co-coordinating it.
Thanks for making me feel special and spoilt
Hope you have a fantastic Christmas and a very prosperous New Year
Best regards
Sue
Sent by Liz & Ray Stone
Melton Mowbray 06/04/2010
Hi Trish,
Well we did it, and it was everything we were hoping for, and thanks to you it all ran like clockwork, we were met at the airport in Rarotonga taken to our lovely beach hut, and the dream began, white sandy beaches palm trees beautifully people, as you said a paradise, the week when far to quickly, but we meet some lovely people from all over the world.
Onwards to New Zealand arrived 6.30am very tired, rang the camper van people they sent a taxi for us, picked up the van very nice, and off we went. Talk about scenic over load it was mind blowing again every thing went like clock work, you can be very proud Trish you did a brilliant job, it rained a lot on the west coast of the south island, unfortunately you can't organise the weather !! but it was still wonderful.
On to Hong Kong, wow what a place the hotel was superb, the place fascinating. We went on a tour around Hong Kong & Kowloon, and I must mention a young rep from Gold his English name was Raymond, Chinese something like Lam ray Man. he couldn't do enough for us he was very informative funny and like all the Chinese very polite. He was one of the highlights of the whole trip.
On the morning of our departure he picked us up from the hotel at 5.30am in a great big limo and took us to the airport but he didn't just drop us off, oh no he took us right up to the departure gate filled in all the paperwork and bowed, how good is that.......
One last word on the trip, Air New Zealand was the best, good food (lots) friendly stewards comfortable seats.
All in all Trish very well done to you all and thanks again for all your hard work.
Best wishes Liz & Ray
Sent by David Lloyd
Keyham, Leics. 04/11/2009
Just to Thank You for organising a great German holiday. Everything went like clockwork. The Halloween celebrations were excellent as were all the rides. Many Thanks again, David.
Sent by James Ross
Nottingham 07/09/2008
Trish sorted out our honeymoon for us. It is obviously the most important vacation that you will have. She did not dissapoint. Everything was organised expertly due to her first hand knowledge of the destination. It went without fault, perfect and because she is an independant advisor we ended up with a better deal at the hotel than other honeymooners and cheaper. We had the perfect trip, thanks.
Sent by Karen Waldron
Melton Mowbray 12/08/2008
We are planning a special holiday to Canada and Alaska in 2009. Having done a lot of research myself we knew roughly what we wanted to explore, but Trish has enabled us to work out an itinerary that will work for us in the time we have allowed to be away. Trish always phones back and answers e-mails promptly, something I value highly from any business. I thoroughly recommend Trish to help you.
Sent by Lizz Newbould
Selby 21/07/2008
Trish is always very friendly, helpful and quick to respond to any queries. I have every confidence in her and recommend her to all my friends wanting to book trips away.
Sent by Janet Hart
Loughborough 21/07/2008
Trish has booked a few holidays for my husband and myself including a cruise. We have been very pleased with the service we have received, Trish has always been very helpful and has lots of knowledge on numerous destinations. If you need information on your holiday booking she will always sort this out efficiently and quickly and will always ring you back without having to chase her.
Sent by Mark Snowden
Nottingham 21/07/2008
We gave Trish a brief of two weeks in Florida and we needed:-
Flights, accommodation for one week in Orlando, accommodation for one week by the coast, and car hire.
Trish provided an excellent service and found the accommodation we required to our specification along with good flights and car hire and all within our budget. Thankyou for your help in booking our holiday.
Sent by Sam George
Pickwell 21/07/2008
Trish organised flights to Beijing for me in March 2008. I really appreciated being able to hand over all the hassle to Trish. She provided excellent service and was available to answer all the questions I had for her. Many, many thanks Trish!
Sent by Phil & Sue Austin
Banbury 20/07/2008
We've had 8 fantastic holidays booked through Trish and just booked another two for January 2009. She is friendly and will do everthing in her power to get you the holiday you want. We look in the brochure and phone/e-mail Trish for a better deal.
Sent by David Carlyon
Melton Mowbray 19/07/2008
Trish has found two holidays for myself and my wife so far. The first was a two centre skiing trip to the States and everthing went like clockwork. Including car hire and mini bus transfers to and from the airports. Accommodation was superb and also at a good price.
The best thing is Trish's service is hassle free and her advice is backed by good knowledge.
Sent by Graeme Wrathall
Nottingham 19/07/2008
Have booked several holidays with Trish Griffiths from Travel Counsellors and would recommend her to anybody thinking of booking a holiday. She works hard to meet the holiday requirements that you give her and keeps the overall cost down as well as providing excellent service.
Sent by Andrew Crane
Melton Mowbray 18/07/2008
We as a family have been extremley happy with the service we have received from Trish Griffiths. Trish was reccommended to us about three years ago by friends of ours. We have now just had our third holiday booked by Trish and yet again it was a fabulous holiday with no problems.
The personal service you get from Trish far outways any financial gain.
Sent by Liz Bowes
Leicestershire 18/07/2008
I would highly recommend Trish and all the hard work that she does. A friendly voice at the end of the phone willing to help you out even on the smallest of details. You did a really good job at finding the exact holiday and price that I was looking for. Will definately use you again and again.
Sent by Jackie Clark
Melton Mowbray 18/07/2008
My friend and I wanted a holiday in Egypt this year, so I contacted Trish, and she got our holiday for 200 pound cheaper.
We had a lot of detail in it and we must have drove her mad with e-mails and phone calls, but nothing was ever a bother to her, she would get the information we needed very quickly, anything we asked for she did her best to get it for us. Absolutely brilliant service.
Sent by Sarah Franklin
Kettering 18/07/2008
Trish sorted out a trip to Rome for me, my husband and two friends last September. As well as getting us a fantastic price, she organised absolutely everything from being collected from the airport to the booking of a restaurant that we really wanted to eat at during our visit. Trish is always extremely helpful and very knowledgeable about travel. I couldn't recommend her enough!
Sent by Richard & Gill Epton
Oakham 18/07/2008
Thank you Trish for organising two super holidays for us. Nothing is too much trouble for you and your patience is much appreciated. We recommend your services unreservedly.
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There’s a certain magic to Jersey—an island that somehow marries British charm with a hint of French flair. Tucked away in the English Channel, just 14 miles from the French coast, Jersey is often overlooked in favour of more familiar destinations. But spend a few days here, and you’ll wonder why it ever flew under the radar.
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Mytikas is built on a pointed piece of land protruding into t
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The first part of this trip started off in ITEA whi
We’ve just returned from a lovely short break to Sitges.
Located south of Barcelona, it has been described as the Saint-Tropez of Spain thanks to its glitzy beach crowd and lively nightlife.
It's known for its beaches and seafront promenade which is lined with grand mansions. The compact old town and surrounding streets are filled with shops, restaurants, and many gay bars and nightclubs.
It’s al
This year we completed our ‘map of Greece’ – meaning we have now visited every single area of Greece both on the mainland and the islands – we are true Grecophiles.
In June we had a Twin Centre once again on the mainland – staying in EPIRUS and CENTRAL GREECE.
Our first part of the holiday was spent in PLATARIA – a lovely coastal village in Epirus which looks towards the island of Corfu. It has
We had a short break to Wales during July which I wanted to share as it is something closer to home for people who want a staycation.
Normally finding a beach with miles of untouched sand during the school holidays is unheard of but it does exist.
We hired a cottage in a small village in mid Wales, which was 20 minutes from Aberystwyth and 10 minutes from Aberaeron.
We stopped very briefly for
Whilst I have many families who visit Lapland to see Santa (as it is every child's dream to meet the magic man himself) - Lapland is also a great experience for Adults & I have many couples who like to visit to experience the magical scenery.
From staying in a log cabin or a glass roofed cabin to experience the Northern Lights from your bed or going off on Reindeer rides / Snowmobiling / Aurora
Every year when our Wedding anniversary comes around I think I should update my website with our Wedding photos from Mauritius.
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As per my previous Blog on Singapore (see below) - this beautiful country has so much to offer. Having been many times I thought I would share more information you may find useful in case you are planning a trip there.
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Wow...what a truly beautiful destination the Dubrovnik Riviera is… I can see why many people return. We split our holiday and started off with 3 nights in Dubrovnik.
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Lanzarote is another popular island in the Canaries with my clients. We first went over 20 years ago and thought it was time to re visit – we visited in January for some winter sunshine and were not disappointed.
Last time we had stayed in Puerto del Carmen which is a very busy resort. Now being 20 years older we thought we would like to try Playa Blanca as it is more laid back.
Playa Blanca is
Our visit to Cuba was a twin-centre trip, with the initial three nights in the beautiful city of Havana before heading down to the beach resort of Varadero.
Combining the bright and brilliant city of Havana with a beach destination delivers the best of both worlds. It's the perfect tactic for those who want to experience the country’s top sights, best restaurants and trendiest bars without sacrif
We last visited Gran Canaria 23 years ago and again, like my Tenerife blog, we wanted to go back to see how things have changed.
We visited in March and the weather was lovely, always warm during the day - but sometimes needed a light jacket in the evening.
We stayed in Arguineguín which is more of a Spanish resort and less touristy although it has a great choice or restaurants and bars and a
We last visited Tenerife 24 years ago, so I thought perhaps it's time to go back and see how things may have changed.
I book many clients to Tenerife and they always come back having loved their trip so I wanted to go and see how the resorts have changed over the years.
We were lucky enough to stay in a beautiful apartment which one of my clients allowed me to use it was in the resort of Puerto
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We arrived in Vancouver and stayed at the Fairmont Waterfront Hot
We often do villa holidays in Europe, as we like the flexibility and privacy they offer.
They are now becoming so popular with my clients so I thought I would blog about one of my most recent stays in a villa. After spending time in the beautiful city of Palma we headed over to the south-east coast of Mallorca.
Our villa was a three-bedroom villa with a private pool set in a lovely garden wi
We have visited Mallorca several times before and always enjoyed exploring the island, but on this visit, we decided to do a twin centre by staying 4 nights in Palma before heading off for a week in a villa.
Palma offers you both a lively evening scene and cultural haven during the day. Whatever you experience here, you’re sure to see a different side to Mallorca.
Lively squares both day and
Having lived in Andalucia, like many people we had only seen Malaga airport before this trip, but we decided to spend a few days in the city before heading off to the beach. We arrived early October but were blessed with blue skies and temperatures around 28 degrees most days.
We stayed in the Old Town, near to Plaza de Merced. This was an ideal base for our three night stay being a two minute
Dubai is a great destination that I would recommend to all! I have been many times and stayed in different hotels each time, it is so diverse and has so much to offer for all ages!
The hotels range in price and there are so many, you can choose from a hotel that offers a Waterpark, great choice of restaurants, shopping and a stunning aquarium! Or a hotel with a difference that has a layout desi
We arrived at Athens airport and collected our car for the 3 hour journey to Volos and the start of our Argonautical journey.
About 90 minutes into the journey we pulled off the motorway and called into the small resort of Kamena Vourla for a light lunch.
We arrived at Volos and took our first stroll down along the seafront with its numerous cafes and bars where we had dinner of fresh sardi
Thailand is a very special place to us, as we lived there for 12 months and have visited nearly all the beautiful islands this country has to offer.
We have also been to Bangkok on numerous occasions and it really is one of our favourite cities, we even have our own ‘taxi driver’ now who collects us from the airport.
We decided to spend the Festive period in Thailand once again – this time a
We wanted to take advantage of the range of flights into Athens, but having done the city highlights we wanted to visit somewhere new, but still accessible. After some research we decided to head south from the airport and look for one of the closer Cyclades Islands.
We picked up our car at the airport and headed south towards Lavrion and then onto our evening stopover in Cape Sounio. We called
We based ourselves in the beautiful city of Madrid, because of its central location and high altitude, the climate of Madrid has warm dry summers and cool winters.
Madrid is the capital of Spain but tourists seem to regard it as the little brother of Barcelona. I'm not sure why as Madrid has a lively night life, the largest museum, even more cosy squares and is a well-known shopping city. Madri
Our road trip through Greece this year was up in Halkidiki, we started our trip by staying in Thessaloniki for 2 nights which is a great city located on The Thermaic Gulf. Because of its location there are many waterfront bars and restaurants.
The city is the 2nd largest city in Greece, we actually preferred it to Athens, there are many squares to stop and relax in whilst watching the world go
We spent a few days in Luang Prabang over the New Year period as part of a multi-centre trip around South East Asia. The first thing to say is that the weather is quite changeable at this time of year and temperatures can vary from up to 30c during the day to 10c in the evenings!
The good news is that the enormous night market that starts about 5pm each evening in the town centre sells all man
We spent several days in Siem Reap during December. This was a catch up visit to see Angkor Wat, something we had missed on previous visits to Cambodia.
We chose a boutique hotel which was a 5 minute walk from the main night market and entertainment area. Even so, it was still only $1 dollar for the local tuk tuk to bring us home. Most transactions in Cambodia are in US$, although you can pay
Past visits to Greece have taken us to Athens, Corfu, Kefalonia, Zante, Samos, Kos, Thassos, Santorini, Lesbos, Lefkas, Rhodes, Crete & Mykonos. On our recent visit, this time we wanted more culture along with a more authentic experience.
We flew into Athens for our trip to the far side of the Pelopponese. On the way we stopped off at the magnificent Corinth canal. It really is amazing to con
From Fiji we moved onto Samoa via a short flight to Apia. Samoa is actually made up of ten islands with the main ones being Upolu and Savaii. Upolu is the more developed of the islands. That said the pace of life on either island is relaxed!
Last year Samoa crossed the date line to move closer to its main trading partners in New Zealand and Australia, as a result we had to contend with a +13hou
Fiji is made up of 322 Islands with Viti Levu and Vanua Levu being the two major ones. Beyond that you have the island groups of the Yasawa’s and the Mamanuca’s. These island groups contain many single resort islands and are generally accessible via Denarau Marina on Viti Levu, which is about 20 minutes from the main Fijian airport at Nadi.
Our plans in Fiji had to be hastily rearranged due to
We recently spent three days in Shanghai and were glad that we had given ourselves the full 72 hours that the new visa exemption allowed us. We basically split our time into three different areas of focus.
We decided to take advantage of the hop-on hop-off bus tours to get around the city. On day one we explored the famous promenade known as the Bund, with its fantastic views over to the financ
We decided on a short break to Mallorca during September for 5 days and decided to base ourselves near the pretty harbour town of Porto Cristo. We had an apartment that had a roof terrace so were able to avoid any need for trips to the beach or poolside sunbeds!
We were also conscious of trying to avoid the all inclusive and party animal areas of the Island and managed to find numerous lovely l
The first thing to say about Madeira is that the airport is cut into the side of a hill and the approach to it is quite interesting! That dramatic approach set the tone for the entire stay and the hilly terrain was actually the highlight of the trip.
We picked up our hire car for the week and set off to our villa in the West of the Island. The journey there is made much easier now that the tun
Our first experience of the Cape Verde Islands was on Sal, which is probably the most developed in terms of tourism.
Virtually all of the tourist action in Sal is based around the town of Santa Maria in the south of the island, and approximately 20 minutes from the airport. Around the town you have the choice of a number of traditional 3 and 4 star properties or if you prefer all inclusive opti
We were lucky enough to be invited to spend time onboard Crystal Serenity for a Mediterranean cruise.
Crystal Cruises offer a 6 star service and although they have one formal night per week the rest of the time the dress code is ‘smart casual’ and has a very informal atmosphere – we were allocated a veranda cabin which was very spacious and well equipped.
We embarked in Rome, however becaus
As a special birthday celebration my husband treated me to a trip to Reims in France to go CHAMPAGNE tasting! We travelled by Eurostar in Leisure Select from London to Paris then had to change stations to catch our train onto Reims.
We stayed in a lovely hotel right in the centre of Reims and had a nice room overlooking the courtyard. Reims is a lovely city and has plenty to offer, many bars, r
Kefalonia was the last of the Ionian Islands we have visited, but it is definitely a firm favourite of ours now. The scenery is fantastic all the way around the island.
We started our trip in Katelios. Katelios itself is a small quiet resort, with a number of seafront tavernas and a couple of music bars, but not what you would call a lively resort by any means. As we had a hire car for the who
We have been to Singapore a few times now as it is one of our favourite cities. Every time we visit we seem to find something different to do.
It is also an ideal stopover choice on the way to Australia, or as a twin centre with other Asian destinations.
We normally stay at the Fairmont which is right opposite the famous RAFFLES Hotel, where it is practically obligatory to visit the Long Bar a
We went to Gambia for Xmas and New Year, the 6 hour flight from the UK and the “almost” guaranteed weather along with no time difference being the main attractions. We stayed in 2 places, firstly at Bijilo, which is at the southern end of the tourist areas, and then onto Cape Point, which was at the opposite end, although they are only about half an hour apart, in Southern Gambia.
There are man
Our trip to Bruges to see the Xmas Markets started with a very pleasant journey on Eurostar from St Pancras - there are 3 classes of travel on Eurostar - Standard, Standard Premier and Business Premier. We chose to travel Standard Premier which allows you bigger seats and a light meal with drinks (including wine). You need to change trains in Brussels for your onward journey to Bruges. The whole
We flew to Kota Kinabalu from Singapore and initially stayed at the Shangri-La Rasa Ria resort. The hotel is outside the city, but they offer a shuttle bus to and from the main shopping centre in the town. One word of warning, we really struggled to get cash from the ATM’s in the town, so would definitely advise you to take travellers cheques.
On our first day we visited the orang-utan sanct
We started our trip in Perth, deciding to spend a couple of days around the city. We stayed at the Hilton hotel which was well situated in the business district, walking distance to the river and the main shopping and entertainment areas. We used the bus for the city tour to give us a flavour of the place, and then hopped onto the Blue Cat ferry which ran us up and down the length of the city alo
We went to Egypt to visit the other main centres following our Nile Cruise many years ago. Our visit started in Sharm El Sheikh to see what the Red Sea resort had to offer.
We stayed at the Grand Rotana Hotel in Sharks Bay. We chose this hotel as it is has its own “house reef”, and the snorkelling certainly didn’t disappoint. Like a lot of the reefs in this area, they run out from the beach for
After visiting Bangkok many times we decided to venture to Northern Thailand, which is famous for hill tribes, handicrafts, elephants and the biggest night market in the whole of Asia. It's much greener than other parts of the country, and is often referred to as 'The Rose of the North'.
Our first stop was Chaing Mai where we stayed at the Le Meridien Hotel, which is in the centre of the city,
Spread over an area equal to twenty-five percent of the USA, the fifteen islands that make up the Cook Islands offer everything you expect from your South Pacific Paradise.
We chose to visit the Cook Islands after a visit to New Zealand. The flight is 3.5hrs from Auckland, which then goes onto Los Angeles, so you could visit the islands after a visit to LA. We split our stay between the islan
We arrived in Christchurch at about 3pm, after a short flight from Brisbane, so it allowed us to get straight into the city for a look around. (We got some fantastic shots of the Southern Alps on the flight in!) The following afternoon we got our hire car and headed down the Banks peninsula to Akaroa. The town itself has a nice harbour, with some good cafes overlooking the water, but the highlight
We started our trip in Melbourne, and spent several days exploring the City and it's varied neighbourhoods including St Kilda, Chinatown and Federation Square, all of which had a good choice of restaurants. Also, don’t miss the view from the top of Melbourne 360 tower, fantastic at sunset! The highlight though was a trip to the MCG to watch an Aussie rules football match. The “Four n twenty” pies
We decided to do our Vietnam tour from north to south, starting in Hanoi and ending up in Ho Chi Minh City.
In Hanoi we stayed in the Old Quarter, not far from Hoan Kiem Lake. This is the traditional commercial heart of the city with many shops and restaurants. We stayed for three days in Hanoi, using it as a base, and only spent one day in the city itself, but we felt that was enough time to
For our trip to Bali we decided to stay in Sanur, and chose the Bali Hyatt. We felt that Sanur would give us the most chance to see the “real” Bali, without it being too touristy, or remote. There were lots of restaurants and bars in the locality, but it still had a distinctly Balinese village feel, with plenty of local life around. The other advantage of Sanur is the coastal path that runs the en
If there is 1 Asian city you have to visit, Hong Kong is it! It certainly does live up to all it's hype, and has to be one of the World's most photogenic cities, at least from the water!
Going in December made it an ideal opportunity to do some Christmas shopping; we also managed to find time to do quite a lot of sight-seeing. One big tip is to buy an "Octopus" card. These are available at any
For our wedding anniversary celebrations we decided to go to the Seychelles, and because we wanted to completely 'chill out' we decided to stay on just one island rather than island hop.
We flew with Air Seychelles whose service was excellent. We travelled in economy class on the way out and treated ourselves to business class which the airline call ‘pearl class’ on the way back. The pearl cl
Our trip to Sri Lanka was made so special because of the welcoming and hospitable locals.
Our trip started by travelling with Sri Lankan airlines which is one of the friendliest airline’s I have ever experienced. The crew cannot do enough to make sure you are comfortable throughout the trip. As it was my husbands birthday we chose to travel Business Class, the seats are not flat bed they are
My weekend break to NEW YORK was both thrilling and tiring but also worth every penny spent.
We started off by travelling with the very prestigious all ‘business class’ airline Silverjet. As we arrived at Silverjet’s private terminal at Luton airport we were met by a valet who took our car and parked it for us. On entering the terminal, immediately your bags are taken off you and you are esc
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