Victoria Costello is fantastic and is very thorough in her findings. She is always on hand with any questions and is a pleasure to do business with. She really gives a 5 star service and cares about her clients.
Helen Goodwin, Upminster
Victoria Costello
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Victoria Costello worked really hard to get us just the holiday we were looking for and we were fussy! To add to the complication we were meeting up with friends for the 2nd week, so that all needed tying up together! I would certainly ask Victoria to help us again in the future and would have no hesitation in recommending her.
Linda Day, Chelmsford
I had Vicki recomended to me and I also told one of my collegues to book through her. She has been a star throughout the booking process, thinking of all the things I hadn't and taking the stress out of booking a holiday. Many thanks
Victoria Lucas, Altrincham
Over the last couple of years Victoria has helped me book a number of holidays to far away places, Antartica being just one of these. Her help has been invaluable. I have just had to give Victoria the place I would like to visit, the number of days and cost, then just sit back and Victoria has done the rest, When it's all booked all the information has been posted to me then i just turn up at the airport and and enjoy my holiday. I have never met Victoria but have spoken to her on the phone and she is a very kind, helpful person. I would recommend Victoria to my friends, family for them to book with her.
ruth packham, cheshire
My husband and I have always had a top rate sevice from Vicky every time she has booked a holiday for us, I highly recomend her.
Angela Challis, Leigh on sea
Wonderful, friendly and efficient service. Victoria makes booking a holiday much easier - we just hope now the holiday is as enjoyable! Cannot recommend Victoria Costello and Travel Counsellors enough.
Lisa Burbidge, Rayleigh
Great service. Victoria researched and answered any questions I raised, offered recommendations and advice, nothing too much trouble. I have recommended her to colleagues in the past and wouldn't hesitate to do so in the future. Keep up the good work!
Graham Biggin, Kent
Nothing is too much trouble for Victoria! She remembers what we like and keeps all our details on file so that we don't have to keep repeating them! Have booked our holidays through her for several years and wouldn't use anyone else!
Tracey Stanyer, Stoke On Trent
Victoria was very helpful and I will be booking with her again for my next trip.
Rachel Healey, Manchester
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Weekend Break In The Sun
Victoria's blog, 02/05/2009For a quick and easy break in the sun, nowhere is as accessible and fits this description as Marbella, Cost del Sol, Spain. Only a two hour flight from the UK (and if you check in on-line you do not even need to hang around the airport for two hours) it is quicker than a train from Manchester to London!
May is not a busy time for Spain, especially the beginning, so flights are really reasonable at this time of year, making it also very affordable.
Marbella is about 40 minutes or so drive from Malaga Airport and you can get a bus from outside the terminal, hire a car (a very easy drive) or pre book a transfer. The bus is the cheapest, however pre-booking a transfer is the easiest and quickest way of getting to your hotel and that is what I chose!
There are so many hotels and apartments to choose from in Marbella, to suit all tastes and budgets. I stayed at the Gran Melia Don Pepe Hotel which is situated along the "Golden Mile" and in walking distance of everything Marbella has to offer. A great location and a fantastic hotel, it is a beautiful 5* property with spacious rooms, nice balconies overlooking the pool and sea. The standard rooms are very comfortable with all of the amenities you would expect from a 5* hotel. The Don Pepe has a beautiful outdoor pool area, however the downside of going at this time of year is that the swimming pool was so cold it was impossible to swim in the outdoor pool, however there is an indoor pool which is heated.
The grounds of the Don Pepe are very pretty and it was so lovely to lay on the very comfortable sunbeds in the grounds or around the pool in the warm Spanish sun and be served a cool cocktail from the very attentive hotel staff! The hotel has 3 restaurants which are very nice however are quite pricey. Marbella has an abundance of bars and restaurants and although slightly out of their season most are open so you are spoilt for choice of where to go.
The Don Pepe has a children’s club which operates only during their peak season so there are no children’s activities as such at this time of year. However for the very little ones who are too young to go to the clubs, the weather is a great at this time of year - not too hot, the hotels, beaches and restaurants are not busy and there are some small play parks along the golden mile to keep the little ones happy.
Marbella is a very well known and popular holiday destination and can get very busy throughout July and August so May was a lovely time to get a feel for the town. The weather is warm although a little chilly in the evening and for anyone looking for a nice simple weekend getaway to relax I would recommend Marbella anytime.
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