Sent by Alan Hilson
Findon, Worthing, West Sussex 07/08/2024
Incredible service from our travel counsellor total satisfaction and confidence that every aspect of the booking will be perfect - wouldn’t go anywhere else and recommend to all my friends
Based In Sandhurst
Michael Martinez
Available for new enquiries
It's Nice To Meet You
Welcome to my page.
My name is Michael and I am a Personal Travel Counsellor based in my home town of Sandhurst, Berkshire.
I am looking after my home town and all the surrounding areas, so places such as Crowthorne, Bracknell, Wokingham, Reading , Windsor, Maidenhead , Slough , Newbury , but also across the border into Surrey and places such as Camberley,, Bagshot, Virginia Waters, Sunningdale, Sunninghill, Ascot, Lightwater, Chobham, Woking & Guildford
A personal Travel Counsellor works very much the same as having your own personal trainer, or personal accountant. I look after all your personal travel requirements and ensure your holiday plans are taken care of with good old fashioned service that is second to none.
Whether you are travelling with family and friends, near or far, I will embrace your requirements with enthusiasm, professionalism and a genuine caring manner
First hand knowledge ensures customers receive honest reviews and unbiased suggestions on accommodation and a wide variety of destinations. Holiday time is very precious, so getting it right for you, is always our first priority.
However, you won’t pay a premium for this as I will always ensure I deliver on value. And I'll do my best to provide you with attention to detail and good customer care.
Prior to joining Travel Counsellors I worked for various different travel companies and have built up over 25 years’ experience in the travel industry.
I worked for British Airways Travel shops for a number of years. After my time at both London airports I returned back to work for several different independent travel agencies in the Surrey/Berkshire. This is where I built up extensive knowledge of building bespoke travel itinerary’s for my customers.
I have a passion for travel and love being given the opportunity to help clients find arrange any trip or holiday. I can help with a complicated round the world trip, a cruise, or weekend away in the UK or Europe or even a package holiday. You’d be hard pressed to find something I can’t help you with. As I work as part of Travel Counsellors I benefit from their buying power and strong relationships with top suppliers. The fact that I am independent also helps to ensure that I recommend a trip that’s right for you as I’m not tied to booking any one supplier or tour operator, like many of the high street agencies. You don’t need to spend hours searching online for a good deal.
Destinations that I have been fortunate to visit are USA, Florida, Iceland, Italy, Morocco, Portugal, many parts of Spain including the popular Canary Islands, Gibraltar, Austria, Switzerland and Denmark and on-board one of Cunard’s Luxury Seabourn Cruises.
I believe that I can offer an efficient and professional service and would welcome you to give me the opportunity to put my words into practice. I strongly believe that good customer service is incredibly important and can make your holiday as special as it should be.
Should you have any travel itinerary that you are thinking about and require help or advice please do not hesitate to either call or e-mail me the details. I will of course do my best to obtain the most competitive deal I can through the vast choice of suppliers/ tour operators/airlines, and cruise companies that I have access to.
I look forward to hearing from you
My customer stories
Sent by Martin Wiltshire
Walmley, SUTTON COLDFIELD, 03/08/2024
Michael, always goes out of his way to ensure his clients get exactly what is wanted, and continues to give his attention throughout the holiday experience. I would definitely recommend his services to friends and family.
Sent by Maggie & Clive Brown
Selsey, West Sussex 26/07/2024
We have no hesitation in recommending Michael Martinez to family and friends.
He is helplful, knowledgeable and is always able to find the best holiday.
He makes sure that the whole package is what is required by his clients.
He is always at the end of a phone if there is a problem.
He is definitely an asset to your Company.
We would not use anyone else.
Sent by George Chesman
Richmond, Surrey 20/10/2023
Always an excellent service
Sent by Martin Wiltshire
Sutton Coldfield 11/07/2023
Michael is always extremely helpful. Goes out of his way to ensure that the customer gets exactly what they want. Really pays attention to the detail. Couldn’t ask for more from a travel agent.
Sent by Joyce Webber (Ferryman)
London 02/03/2023
Michael is extremely efficient and professional in his dealings with us. He has booked a number of trips for us and our friends and the results have always been most satisfactory. He went the extra mile to help with a recent trip when I had suffered an injury. He helped with organising extra seats for additional leg room on the return flight. Most appreciated ! Joy Webber (Ferryman)
Sent by Alison Bauckham
Havant, Hampshire 01/03/2023
Amazing and enthusiastic service from Michael Martinez. Always mindful of customer requirements, no matter how small, and always eager to obtain just the right holiday for the party. It is always a pleasurer to work with him to find the perfect holiday. Thank yo Michael for all your help and support.
Sent by Julie Carlton
Coventry 24/01/2023
Michael is an amazing Travel Counsellor. He makes booking a holiday a pleasure!
Sent by John & Melita Mason
Selsey, West Sussex 20/09/2022
Michael is brilliant there is nothing he won't do for you to make your holiday the best it could be
Sent by Godfrey Paul
Penzance, Cornwall 01/07/2022
I have been looked after by Michael for several years now and he has helped me in many holidays,I have complete confidence in him and his advice has been invaluable in many ways,lets say he always goes the extra mile,i cant speak too highly of him.
Sent by George Chesman
RICHMOND 10/05/2022
Very pleased with the service provided
Sent by Julie Carlton
Coventry 10/05/2022
Michael is truly amazing!! He’s always there to help no matter how often I pester him. He’s so good he makes me want to book holidays. At present I’ve got seven booked through him and lots more to come!!
Sent by Colin & Christine Ruddle
Selsey, nr Chichester, West Sussex 14/02/2022
Very friendly and efficient
Sent by Clive & Margaret Brown
Selsey, nr Chichester , West Sussex 12/02/2022
We have no hesitation in recommending Michael Martinez to our family and friends which we have done. Michael takes the time to ensure that each holiday is better than the last. We would not deal with anyone else. He is a "gem".
Sent by Cathie O’Dea
London 02/02/2022
As an ex Travel Counsellor and someone who has worked in the travel industry for nearly 50 years my standards and expectations are high. I like to do most of the research and work beforehand as I am still perfectly capable of doing so. Michael values my experience and is happy to collaborate on thoughts and suggestions and he is easy to work with . He is diligent, dedicated, highly communicative at all hours and he really cares about his clients which is exactly what I expect from a Travel Counsellor.
Sent by Godfrey Paul
Penzance, Cornwall 26/09/2019
He has always been very helpful in every way,I have had a few problems over the years and there has never been one that he has been unable to resolve,
i would recomend him to anyone.
Sent by Martin Wiltshire
Sutton Coldfield 05/09/2019
We could not have got better service from Michael.
He was quick in responding to queries and providing detailed information about our specific cruise. He comes over as a very experienced and professional advisor, as well as being very friendly.
Sent by Dan Payne
Sutton Coldfield 27/04/2019
Michael works extremely hard to deliver every aspect of your trip, down to every minor detail, from the moment of booking to after you return home. Michael truly cares about your trip and his communication is superb. Michael worked extremely hard on our recent trip to Dubai and for that we can't thank him enough.
Sent by Julie Carlton
Coventry 15/04/2019
Michael is the best possible travel adviser. He’s always very friendly, helpful and amazingly efficient!
Sent by Hadyn Robson
Send, Surrey 04/03/2019
Excellent service from Michael. So very helpful and knowledgeable. Faultless
Sent by Alison Bauckham
Havant , Hampshire 04/12/2018
Exceptional customer service and it has been a delight to work with Michael to book our family holiday. Always willing to look at all options and shows a lot of energy and drive for a great outcome that matches all the family needs and requirements. I have already recommended Michael to others in the same way that I was recommended his service by friends. Thank you so much Michael for all your help and support which is very appreciated. I will be in touch!
Sent by Colin Blackton
Stinchcombe, Dursley, Gloucestershire 06/09/2018
100% would recommend Michael - wouldn't dream of using anyone else.
Sent by Adam Savery
Arborfield Cross, Reading, Berkshire 30/05/2018
A pleasure working with you to find a great holiday many thanks.
Sent by Aino Thompson
Littlewick Green , Maidenhead , Berkshire 14/05/2018
Michael is always very helpful and makes sure everything is taken care of. You can trust him to organise your travel arrangements very satisfactorily.
Sent by Michael Griffiths
Yateley, Hampshire 13/01/2018
It's just a shame I couldn't score Mike an 11! I wouldn't think of booking a holiday without Mikes input.
Sent by Margaret Robson
Sandhurst, Berkshire 09/08/2017
An absolutely wonderful holiday Michael. Your organisation made it for us. I keep wishing we were still there. It's a magical place and we'll be going back again. The staff at the hotel are just like you - very caring. We are so lucky to have
Sent by Michael Griffiths
Yateley, Hampshire 04/07/2017
Michael is truly the best Travel Counsellor I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. His professionalism shines through everything he does, I am so, so glad we found Michael. I really can't imagine anyone else arranging our holidays.
Sent by Margaret Robson
Sandhurst, Berkshire 20/03/2017
SUPERB SERVICE BY A SUPERB PERSON. REALLY DOES WORK FOR THE CLLIENT
Michael is the ideal man to arrange a holiday. Once it is in his hands you have no worries. Superb service
Sent by Aino Thompson
Maidenhead, Berkshire 22/01/2017
Michael is always very helpful , nothing is too much trouble to get you the best deal. I know everything will be taken care of and I do not need to worry about my travel arrangements .
Sent by Chris Hunter
Teddington 30/09/2016
My wife and I have just recently returned from the most wonderful honeymoon in Mauritius, thanks to Michael. Casting my mind back to March this year, we were at a complete loss as to where to go. The sheer amount of options out there on the internet was completely overwhelming and we were struggling to even choose a country for our honeymoon destination, let alone the specific resort/hotel. A work colleague of mine recommended Michael to me and getting in touch with him was one of the best decisions I've ever made. We went from not having a clue about where we were going to go for our honeymoon, to having it all booked, within the space of about a week. Michael listened very carefully to our list of essentials and desireables and within 24 hours had begun sending us some options. The shortlist of destinations that he produced was short enough so that we did not feel overwhelmed, but long enough that we felt like we had a good range of options available to us. Michael is so passionate and knowledgeable about what he does, and that passion shone through in every conversation I had with him. He made us feel like our honeymoon was as important to him as it was to us. He even sent us a wedding gift, which was so incredibly thoughtful of him.
I have reviewed the actual honeymoon resort for Travel Counsellors and on TripAdvisor, so won't go into detail about that here, but suffice it to say that we had the holiday of a lifetime, exactly what we wanted. Michael helped ensure that we had a lovely room with an ocean view, literally a stone's throw from the beach. We can't thank Michael enough for all of his help and efforts.
I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Michael to anyone else looking to book a special holiday. Although that will be our one and only honeymoon, we'll definitely be seeking Michael's help again when looking for holidays in future!
Sent by Margaret Brown
Selsey, Chichester, West Sussex 11/09/2016
We have no hesitation in recommending Michael to our friends and family, he is efficient at all times and always goes the extra mile to ensure that you have a great holiday experience.
Sent by John Rhodes
Sindlesham, Wokingham, Berkshire 29/08/2016
Excellent service
Sent by Maureen Rees-Davies
Brisbane, QUEENSLAND, Australia 12/08/2016
I was completely bowled over at Michael's efficiency, knowledge. I am used to using Flight Centre in Australia who are useless and I have never been looked after so well to the extent that Michael's knowledge and promptness on my trip. I will recommend him and your company.
Sent by Julia Burnett-Provan
Kenilworth, Warwickshire 21/03/2016
Michael has a warm friendly personality and makes every effort to fulfil the clients' requirements. His communication skills are excellent and you can guarantee responses to calls and questions as promised. His support is invaluable in arranging international travel whether holidays in other continents or just booking a flight.
Sent by Christopher Hunter
Teddington, Middlesex 14/03/2016
Michael was an absolute lifesaver. In the space of five days we went from being so overwhelmed by the amount of choices for our honeymoon, that we didn't even know where to start, to having it sorted and booked! He is so passionate and knowledgeable.
Sent by Neil & Pam Ogilvie
Blackwater, Surrey 11/01/2016
Friendly and helpful.
Sent by Michael Kearney
Fleet, Hampshire 09/01/2016
Can't say enough good stuff about michael - enthusiastic, helpful, expert, and clearly loves his job. Have recommended him to the folks already. Really grateful for all of his time, hard work and help.
Sent by Julia Burnett-Provan
Kenilworth, Warwickshire 16/09/2015
Michael is an excellent support to my travel plans which can be challenging. He is always friendly and willing to resolve problems and make arrangements successful!
Sent by Clive Brown
Selsey, Chichester, West Sussex 13/07/2015
Every time Michael organises a holiday for us, we know that every detail will be double checked, he goes that extra mile to ensure that we have a great holiday experience. We are also assured that if any problems occur while we are at our holiday destination we can contact Michael for help if needed. We have no hesitation in recommending him to friends and family and have done so.
Sent by Michael Griffiths
Hampshire 27/06/2015
Michael has been absolutely wonderful, I would recommend him to my friends and family without hesitation. I will certainly be using Michael again for our next holiday. Can't wait!
Sent by Durvan Hines
London 25/04/2015
My travel plans are always dealt with down to the the last detail by Travel Counsellors and Michael. Great service everytime.
Sent by Anna Abbott
Dubai UAE 26/03/2015
Exceptional service, attention to detail, prompt responses and competitive prices makes Travel Counsellors the 'go to' travel agents for booking holidays. Above and beyond service from Michael Martinez who has taken the headache out of my travel planning. Thank you Michael!
Sent by Rachael Chennells
Camberley, Surrey 20/02/2015
He always does his upmost to make sure we have an amazing holiday and experience! I would of course recommend him to anyone wanting to book a holiday however big or small, like the fact that he is always honest and detailed with any thing you ask him involving price and value
Sent by Adam Mogford
Sandhurst, Berkshire 22/10/2014
Michael Martinez has been helpful, friendly and patient throughout the process of creating us a dream honeymoon itinerary. When questions have been raised he has endeavoured to respond to them at the earliest opportunity and has maintained contact with us, even when he wasn't able to provide the answer straight away, which made me feel confident we weren't forgotten about. I would have no hesitation in recommending Michael and Travel Counsellors to family and friends in the future and would even make contact again when booking future holidays ourselves. Many thanks Michael, Adam and Kathy
Sent by Deborah Johnstone
Penzance he 12/10/2014
Michael was an excellent and helpful adviser. Without his help we would not have found the perfect holiday for myself and my mum.
Sent by Linda Christmas
Worthing, West Sussex 27/05/2014
Michael is the most amazing organiser I have known! So energetic, helpful and goes the extra mile and then some. I have recommended him to lots of friends already and will continue to do so.
Sent by Pauline McKenzie
Sandhurst, Berkshire 11/05/2014
I receive first class service from my Travel Counsellor Michael Martinez. Within hours he sends me selected hotels highlighting their particular interests, location and standard. All of my holidays have been in the right place with super hotels and places of interest nearby. I have always been 100% satisfied with his recommendations. His personal service extends to greetings when you arrive at your destination to memorable dates like birthdays and anniversaries celebrated when you are there. These little touches make me think of him every time I want to travel whether abroad or at home. He is a real credit to the organisation.
Sent by Melita Mason
Chichester, West Sussex 16/04/2014
I have passes Michael's number on to several people and some have already booked with him. He's the best!
Sent by Stanislaw Milewski
Coventry 09/04/2014
Michael is always helpful and very knowledgeable. He is honest and tells you the truth, if he can't do a deal he will say so. Nothing is too much for him and I certainly have no hesitation in recommending him to my friends and colleagues.
Sent by Jane Ritchie
Penzance, Cornwall 16/02/2014
Michael was very responsive to my requirements, highly efficient in arranging the travel and has been most helpful throughout the process.
Sent by Anna- Marianna Jackson
Sunningdale, Berkshire 07/10/2013
Michael Martinez is the most courteous man we ever met! He always puts himself out enormously to meet all our travel requirements and is extremely efficient. We are happy to recommend him to all our friends and relations.
Sent by Margaret Brown
Chichester, West Sussex 16/09/2013
I have no hesitation in recommending Michael to other people and have done so. His help and attention to detail is second to none.
Sent by Pauline McKenzie
Sandhurst, Berkshire 11/09/2013
Michael always listens to my request and transfers them into amazing ideas which I more than often book. He goes to great lengths to accommodate with dates type and location of hotels and main attractions available to book ahead at reduced rates for my trip. I recently requested help to put together a trip with two then three of my girlfriends to Bruges. The dates and type of accommodation and standard of travel changed as my friends came back with other commitments and a fourth decided to join us. Michael took this in his stride and offered alternatives. Within two days we were booked and everyone's needs were met - excellent service. My friends were so impressed with his flexibility and understanding that they have told me we have to decide a new venue in the spring! When you arrive at your hotel they always tell you Michael has been in touch to ensure our stay meets expectations. On return he follows up to seek feedback which he uses to advise other clients. He also never misses a birthday or anniversary and sends offers through for us to consider. His personal service is second to none. Michael is an excellent Travel Counsellor.
Sent by Tom Stokes
Winchester 04/08/2013
Thank you so much for organising our holiday to Long Beach, Mauritius. We had the most amazing time and this is all down to your careful planning and recommendations.
I am still not exactly sure what was advised to the management at Long Beach however we were treated like royalty and they knew us so well. I believe this was because you provided some information to the manager!
Having taken advantage of your services before, for our holiday to Las Vegas in October 2012, I was confident that you would ensure that the whole process of organising the holiday and support during it if needed would be excellent and it was.
Thank you again for making our holiday so memorable, we will definitely be speaking again soon to book our next trip.
Sent by Jo Dickey
Bracknell, Berkshire 19/07/2013
I highly recommend Michael Martinez! I feel so much more confident knowing every last detail is in place for our holiday. Amazing attention to detail! He has become a friendly voice down the phone that reminds me of our upcoming holiday! I couldn't imagine booking without him!
I also gave him 10 out of 10 because he is fabulous!
Sent by Gary Luff
Wokingham 13/07/2013
I would like to say a huge thank you to Travel Counsellors but in particular Michael Martinez for making our long 'thought' about Florida holiday into reality. Michael came recommended to us by a friend and what a fantastic recommendation it has been. Michael has a wealth of knowledge in the travel industry and was quickly able to put together a very competitive holiday proposal for us, covering all our requirements. Dealing with one person made the whole booking process very simple and any questions we had were quickly met with answers or alternatives. I cannot fault the service and advice that Michael provided and would recommend him to anyone. Thanks Michael and we will be in touch again soon with some more thoughts!!
Sent by Inkeri Thompson
Hurst Reading 19/06/2013
I can highly recommend my Travel Counsellor Michael Martinez. Michael is always very helpful and finds the best deals. Nothing is ever too difficult to deal with and he is always so cheerful. I can always count on him with my travel arrangements.
Sent by Tracy Dolton
Fleet 06/06/2013
Fantastic! Great service, helpful, friendly and very polite! I would highly recommend.
Sent by Julie Deacon
Sandhurst, Berkshire 29/03/2013
Michael is amazing, I only wish all travel operators had his enthusiasm and professional attitude. He is a real credit to your company and works very hard to get the customer the best holiday. Michael is very knowledgeable about all destinations and is able to give you information starigt away without making you wait or never getting back to you. You can tell that he takes pride in his work as he always sounds so happy on the phone which gives you a feeling of comfort and confidence in him. I have always reccomended Michael to all my friends since I booked a holiday to America in 2005 and I wouldnt go to anyone else. If every company had a Michael they would be extremely lucky as he always gives a 100%.
Sent by Julie Thompson
Huddersfield, West Yorkshire 24/03/2013
Michael has helped me on my last three or four charity trips over to Ukraine. He is the most helpful travel adviser i have ever had. He always manages to get the best deal for me and I would not think of swapping to another as long as he is around. I would rate him 11 out of 10!
Sent by Richard Berkij
Farnham, Surrey 06/03/2013
We have always had a courteous, professional service from Michael. His attention to detail leaves nothing to chance.
Sent by Durvan Hines
Catford ,London 01/03/2013
Michael has provided me and a friend with what I would call a bespoke client care service for the three times I used his services. I would strongly recommend Michael to any member of my family or VIP clientele.
Sent by Catherine Webb
Ascot 23/02/2013
Michael Martinez has been making my travel arrangments for the past four years. He has taken all the work and difficulties of dealing with airlines etc. allowing me to enjoy the travel. This has been a great help since I had a bad accident three years ago that left me partially disabled. His tireless efforts on my behalf and diligence in finding the best prices for my travels is quite remarkable. He is the best travel counsellor I've ever had the pleasure to deal with.
Sent by ANN ROBSON
SANDHURST 07/02/2013
Michael is not only helpful, knowledgeable and experienced, he also makes buying a holiday very pleasant and easy. A smile on the end of a telephone line!
Sent by Sandra Heard
London 23/01/2013
Fantastic service, I could not have asked for better. Thank you very much.
Michael explained everything with clarity, he was thorough and patient and extremely personable. I would definitely use him again and would not hesitate to recommend him to my friends and family [those who don't already use him]. Thank you again Michael.
Sent by Alex Harvey-Brown
Bracknell 11/12/2012
Michael is as hardworking as he is friendly, helpful and dedicated. He really goes the extra mile to make complex travel arrangements easy and hassle-free. I had quite a complicated arrangement on a trip to Africa and I was not only impressed with his knowledge of the area in question, but was blown away by the work he put into making inquiries to the cheapest prices and the best locations.
Sent by MARIE SPOONER
SANDHURST 09/12/2012
I will never book another holiday with any other travel agent, only Michael Martinez. I have travelled alone to Africa and I have just decided to visit Kenya again and Michael has booked both. His personal service and his attention to detail are very professional. I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone.
Sent by Julie Birt
Fleet, Hampshire 21/11/2012
I had been pulling my hair out going round in circles trying to find the right holiday for myself and my daughter. I had just about thrown in the towel when I contacted Michael. Within less then 48 hours, Michael had found the perfect holiday for us, in exactly the right location. The apartments offer even more facilities then requested. Michael kept in constant touch to ensure we had all the information and everything we required. We have now returned from our holiday, it was everything we could have wished for. Michael texted with any problems and updates on our flight home. I would definitely recommend Michael.
Sent by Clive Elkington
Bracknell 16/11/2012
Michael was fantastic as my travel counsellor. He was on the ball, and persistently went way above and beyond the call of duty. When flights got cancelled, he was there to deal with it. We really appreciated all the help we got, it couldn't have gone smoother (apart from the flight cancellations, but no fault of Michael's).
Sent by John Rhodes
Sindlesham 12/07/2012
Michael provided a very professional and attentive service when completing my travel arrangements. He went the extra mile to ensure everything was correct and I was satisfied with every step of process. Michael has an extensive knowledge of travel, and I would be happy to recommend his services
Sent by Liz and Roger Adams
Crowthorne, Berkshire. 21/06/2012
We have been more than pleased with the personal service and expertise Michael has given us in the researching, selection and the booking of our various holiday arrangements over the past three to four years. He is dedicated to the total satisfaction of his many clients and has an eye for detail.
We would recommend his services without hesitation.
Sent by Richard Kenton
Sandhurst 18/06/2012
Michael has looked after our travel requirements for several years in a most professional manner. His customer service is first rate, nothing is too much trouble especially as some of our requirements have been somewhat complicated. I have no hesitation in recommending his services to the wider public.
Sent by Jenni Jones
South East London 14/06/2012
I have known Michael for a little while now and I must say his "attention to detail" is great and impeccable. I was introduced to Michael through a friend and have never looked back. Michael is someone who you can rely on and he takes away any stress. I have in the past passed on Michael's details to family members and close friends, who I know have used and were very pleased with his service. I will always use Michael as he is very honest, reliable and nothing is too big for him to handle - very professional towards his work but has this caring attitude. I have just come back from Cyprus and both myself and partner enjoyed our stay and will be booking in the future through Michael. Thanks again Michael.
Sent by THERESA REEVES
CHELTENHAMI 02/06/2012
I WOULD RECOMMEND MICHEAL MARTINEZ TO ANYBODY AS A TRAVEL COUNSELLOR. I HAVE FOUND MICHEAL TO PROVIDE AN EXCELLENT SERVICE CONDUCTED WITH A VERY HELPFUL AND FRIENDLY MANNER
Sent by ray davis
Sandhurst Berkshire 30/05/2012
We chose to book our holiday with Michael quite out of the blue but I am really glad we did.We left Micheal to book the four flights to Sydney Australia for us and also the Hotels in Hongkong and Singapore.He gave us a very good selection of Hotels to choose from and helped us tremendosly with the flight details.Every step of the booking procedure he explained to us and was always on the end of the phone or came to see us when we needed him.
The holiday was a complete success,largly due to Michaels patience.
We had excellent service from him!!
Sent by Susan & Roger Gilks
Coverack, Cornwall 15/05/2012
We first used Michael to book a family ski-ing holiday in March 2012. We were so impressed wih Michael's organisation of the holiday, we have now booked a week in Zermatt in July 2012. Michael has been very caring and efficient and we will not hesitate to book holidays with him again. We have also recommended him to our friends.
Sent by Malcolm Hitchman
Eversley 22/03/2012
Could not wish for a more experienced Travel Counsellor.
From the initial enquirey right through to the actual end of the travels , he is fully professional and personally commited. I fully recomend him to you.
Top marks,
Thankyou Michael.
Sent by Lynn Budd
Waterlooville 28/12/2011
Michael gives excellent, personal service. He has a vast knowledge on the travel industry, and if he doesn't know already, he will find out - and come back with the information.
Nothing is too much trouble - Michael has a passion for travel,and can give good ideas to you!
I would have no problem in recommending Michael to anyone!
Sent by Gillian Cameron
Solihull, West Midlands 28/12/2011
Michael is an absolute delight to speak with, so thoughtful and considerate.
Nothing is too much trouble to sort out for you, to make your holiday fabulous.
Sent by Tosh Prabhakar
UK 13/09/2011
I can honestly say it's a pleasure booking all my holidays through Michael as I have the peace of mind that Michael has my best interest and will always look after me. I was lucky enough to come across Travel Counsellors last year when booking my honeymoon package, and the level of service and help Michael assisted me with through the booking was something I have never experienced before. Although Travel Counsellors were slightly more expensive with the honeymoon package I wanted, Michael's extreme high levels of customer service and help made me decide to opt for you, and I wasn't sorry....Michael and the suitcase team put together a very special package for my wife and I.
Michaels level of customer service is of the highest standard. His honesty is refreshing to see in the travel industry today, he is always available (night and day) to help with any questions I have. Michael is truly great and knowledgeable at his job, and a pleasure to contact whenever I am looking to book a holiday or flight. In all my years booking travel and holidays, I can honestly say Michael has been the best in all departments. Only this week Michael went above and beyond with the level of service and support in helping book a weekend break for my wife and I for our wedding anniversary. The extra mile Michael goes to make sure I am looked after and I get exactly what I am looking for, my wife and I really appreciate all the hard work Michael puts in to look after us. In my experience, Michael is unique and we are really happy we have found him and Travel Counsellors to look after all our travel and holidays requirements.
I wanted to send you an email to thank Travel Counsellors for all the help in the past 12 months and to recognise the great job Michael does and say a big thank you to Michael for his great help and assistance.
We really appreciate Michael's help and support with our travel requirements and his personal touch he always gives us. Michael is an asset to Travel Counsellors in my opinion and I'm already looking forward to speaking with him again in the near future to book my next holiday in October!! It goes without saying I will always recommend Michael and Travel Counsellors to friends and family.
I can honestly say whenever I think of booking a holiday...I think of Michael and Travel Counsellors now, because Michael is the only person I would consider booking any holidays with!
Kind regards (from a very happy customer)
Sent by Claire Fox
Watford 05/08/2011
We arrived home on Thursday after a fantastic holiday, we all had an amazing time touring the north of Israel and Jerusalem then relaxing in Herzlia.
We just wanted to say a big thank you for arranging the holiday for us, you made it so easy. Your attention to detail and efficiency meant that there was not a moments stress in arranging our holiday, you left no stone unturned.
While we were in Israel we were aware that behind the scenes you were in contact with the hotels checking that we were being looked after, and we were which is all thanks to you.
We will have no hesitation in using you for our next trip, you are a star!
With thanks and best wishes
Claire, Simon, James, Oliver & Adam
Sent by George & Jo Dickey
Bracknell 22/06/2011
An excellent level of personal service!
We didn't have to worry about the holiday details as we felt Michael had it all under control!
Sent by Haley & Andrew Lomas
Watford, Herts 28/05/2011
Hi Michael,
Just wanted to say a HUGE thank you for helping us book our wedding and honeymoon at the Sandals resort in the Bahamas and Vegas.
The resort was amazing, exactly what we expected & the wedding was perfect!
We could not of done all of this without your help, your knowledge & planning for our trip was spot on!
We will definatley be asking you to help us book our next trip!
Thanks again!
Sent by Margaret Ritchie
Farnham 25/02/2011
Michael always provides us with a service, which is second to none. I have used many travel agents over the years but Michael goes that one step further to provide a complete and efficient caring service. He takes time to research the best value as well as the perfect holiday for his clients and is always willing to help in any way he can.
MICHAEL IS THE BEST.
Sent by Kathryn Dickens
Slough 07/10/2010
I wanted to say a MASSIVE thank you for all your help, advice and support you gave to both Oliver and myself when booking our Honeymoon. I don’t think we would have received this kind of service from a high street travel agent, which is why I have sent your details on to friends who are getting married soon.
We are both so excited about all our destinations.
All of our documents appear to be in order. The presentation of them in the leather wallet was a lovely surprise too.
We will send you an up-date when we are back and let you know how we get on.
Thank you again Michael for everything you did. It was also the little extra things you did for us (like the poster you sent) which has made us feel so important and puts Travel Counsellors above any other agency I have dealt with.
Sent by Tony and Pam Roberts
Wokingham 05/10/2010
Michael helped us to organise our trip to China, and as it's a lot of money we wanted to be sure of making the right decisions.
He provided the peace of mind that we all need when planning a holiday, making sure everything ran smoothly.
We really couldn't fault him on his organisational skills and are very grateful he was recommended to us.
Sent by Yemi Oyabayo
London 26/09/2010
Michael, thanks so much for all your help with arranging our honeymoon. I was blown away by your dedication to getting us the package we wanted, and seeking the most competitive prices. A very personal service, and where other travel advisors may have given up on us, you didn't and you kept striving to find us that perfect honeymoon. Will definitely recommend you unreservedly. First class service!
Sent by Sian Dyer
Wokingham 19/08/2010
Michael provided us with an excellent service when booking our family holiday to Austria in August 2010. He gave us total reassurance and was extremely enthusiastic when investigating the hotel options available. We were able to relax in the knowledge that he had helped us source the right package. We would certainly use his expertise again when booking our next trip.
Sent by Bryan & Karen Bolton
Romsey 16/08/2010
We've never had such personalised service in our holiday preparations, right down to a final check on the morning of departure. Every question has been answered efficiently and all of our requests dealt with brilliantly. We are all looking forward to our holiday and will feedback our views once unpacked and rested.....
Sent by Cadena Wong
London 14/08/2010
I can recommend Michael with the full confidence of someone who has had a trip of 38 days which he helped organise! He was absolutely brilliant during the planning stages, during the trip and even after the trip. I enjoyed working with him and his enthusiasm for my adventure matched my own. Thank you Michael for doing such a wonderful job.
Sent by Ashutosh Prabhakar
Hounslow, Middlesex 14/08/2010
I would like to thank you so much for all that you have done for me and looking after me so well during the past few months. Your customer service has been impeccable throughout and it has been a joy to work with you in getting me the most perfect package for my honeymoon.
I have gained both a new travel agent and a friend in you Michael.
Sent by Julie Chennells
Camberley 02/07/2009
You couldn't wish for a better travel consultant than Michael, he goes out of his way to ensure that every aspect of your holiday is perfect in every way. He is genuine, caring, thorough and truly cares that your holiday is the best. I will definately go to him again for future holidays and have already recommended him to friends. Thanks so much Michael, you're the best!
Sent by Sarah Glenister
Sunninghill 11/06/2009
Michael provides a first class service. We always use Michael to organise our business travel & holidays. He goes out of his way to ensure we make the best decision available to us by always giving us various options on all travel & hotel arrangements. And it doesn't end there, Michael always follows everything up and checks everything has run smoothly & to plan. Extremely efficient & reliable.
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The Delightful Island of Jersey in the Channel Islands
21 October 2018
Jersey is an island waiting to be discovered. Imagine beaches washed clean by the tide, fresh sea air and barefoot paddling in the shallows. Imagine a weekend of waking up to views of cliffs, sea and sky, with the promise of bright and breezy beach walks in Jersey’s sunlight. Imagine a place where you can be together in the warm summer sun. A place where you’re free to reconnect and revitalise
Rome - 12 hours visiting the Eternal city
27 July 2017
I had an amazing time in this wonderful city and would love to share the information with you all. I was fortunate enough to be invited by the lovely specialist tour operator called Citalia to visit Rome known as the Eternal City and although I had visited the city once before, it was some years since I had last been. An early start meant that I was on the very first flight EZY8251 that Easy
Disneyland Resort Paris - A truly magical place for both young & old
23 May 2011
My journey began at St Pancras International terminal in London for my trip on the Eurostar train bound for Marne La Vallee Chessy station at Disneyland Resort Paris. Check-in and security procedures ran smoothly and there are always a good number of Eurostar staff on duty to help with any needs or questions you may have. Once on board the train you can sit back and relax and enjoy the ride! Th
Mediterranean Cruise - Aboard Seabourn Legend
03 August 2009
This was a dream come true to be able to experience the service and be aboard a 5 star luxury cruise in the Mediterranean - The Seabourn Luxury Cruises are part of Cunard and really do live up to top quality at its best. We flew to Barcelona in Spain from where we would join the cruise, it had already been cruising in the Mediterranean for a week and myself and the group would be joining it o
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