Sent by S Bell
Newcastle upon Tyne 28/10/2025
Alison is very receptive to ideas and suggestions to Taylor a holiday
Based In Newcastle
Alison Auld
Available for new enquiries
It's Nice To Meet You
Travel has been a passion of mine for as long as I can remember. The excitement of travelling continues to grow as I discover more and more beautiful destinations. I love hearing about the places other people have been and their experiences so that I can further build my knowledge and learn what different regions can offer.
I previously worked for British Airways and I was very proud to do so. There is no better feeling than hearing how amazing a trip was, knowing that you put it all together and ensured that every step was smooth, from booking to returning home. My extensive travel knowledge allows me to advise you on all aspects of your trip, from travel to accommodation, excursions, attraction tickets and much more.
As your personal Travel Counsellor, I can offer unbiased advice using many suppliers with whom we have negotiated specialist rates and save you searching through all their websites for comparisons.
I am happy to discuss your travel needs at any time that is convenient to you and I pride myself on the service that I offer. If I exceed your expectations, then I am happy, and I will look forward to doing the same for your next trip. I am fortunate to be able to help you book your trip anywhere in the world. Do you want to…
Stay in the UK and see our own sights, maybe do some shopping, go to the theatre or just relax?
Cruise the Med, the Greek Islands, the Caribbean, the Middle East, USA, Australia…. or all of it?
Relax on a beach in Greece, Spain, France, Croatia, Turkey, Dubai, Florida or the Caribbean?
See the sights in Italy, Iceland, New York, Germany, Abu Dhabi, South America, China or Thailand?
Get married or have a blessing on a cruise ship, Caribbean, Mexico, Italy, Spain or Greece?
Whatever you want, I’d love to help you make your memories become a reality.
“The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.” - St Augustine
My customer stories
Sent by C Cox
Notts 28/10/2025
Brilliantly responsive and nothing was too much trouble. Took all the pain out of planning our trip. Thanks Alison x
Sent by N Patel
Newcastle upon Tyne 08/10/2025
Fantastic service from Alison Auld as always! Alison is prompt to respond to any enquiries/queries at any point during the booking process. I never have to chase her, she is always available and that's what makes her different to any other travel agent.
Sent by J Stanwick
Newcastle upon Tyne 08/10/2025
excellent service from Alison definitely use her again
Sent by S Plumb
Cambridge 27/09/2025
Extremely knowledgeable, friendly, helpful and professional.
Sent by N Ivil
Newcastle upon Tyne 27/09/2025
Alison is fantastic. She can tailor a holiday to your individual preferences, get great deals and always goes above and beyond
Sent by S McAllister
Newcastle upon Tyne 27/09/2025
Definitely recommend using alison she was fabulous throughout the whole thing! Thank you!
Sent by J McCarty
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE 23/09/2025
I was recommended by my daughter to use Alison , I have always booked my holidays myself and with not actually meeting Alison I was a little apprehensive HOWEVER…. The experience has been fantastic, Nothing has been any trouble and she has getting me exactly what I asked for so definitely moving forward I will always book trips via Alison
Sent by E Tulip-Johnson
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE 22/09/2025
This is the second time we have used Alison. Excellent service, friendly and knowledgeable. Always responded quickly to emails and took time on the phone to understand what we were looking for and answer our questions.
Sent by R Lavery
Newcastle 13/08/2025
We are booking a family holiday with three separate households all of whom were dealing with different agents. We chose Alison as she was informative, professional, friendly, quick to respond and not at all pushy. It’s the first time we have used her after seeing recommendations on local Facebook groups and will certainly use her again.
Sent by V Skipsey
Newcastle upon Tyne 20/07/2025
Alison, as usual listened to all our requests and found the perfect itinerary for us
Sent by M Willis
Cheshire 06/05/2025
Alison has been totally understanding of our specific asks and found a range of great options to select from. We are super excited by the choice we made
Sent by D Squires
Newcastle upon Tyne 23/03/2025
I happily recommend Alison to all of our friends and family. Alison provides an excellent service and has organised so many of our holidays as she now knows us so well
Sent by S March
Newcastle upon Tyne 13/03/2025
Alison's dedication to planning the best holidays are second to none! She has now planned multiple trips and holidays for me and all have been a success. She really cares about meeting all of our needs and being able to deliver on the budget that we have. Alison goes above and beyond - she is always available at the end of the phone and is always happy to receive an email and answer any questions we have. All our travelling, whether for leisure or work, is done through Alison - thank you so much!
Sent by S Sanderson
Newcastle upon Tyne 13/03/2025
Alison is amazing ,, goes above and beyond to find exactly the right holiday . When on holiday if anything needed you know she is there which is total peace of mind , Wouldn’t book with anyone
Sent by M Hogan
Newcastle upon Tyne 19/02/2025
I’ve used Alison Auld for past 6 years and always her professional attitude has been brilliant . So much so we trusted her with all our wedding plans . I wouldn’t look past travel
Sent by S Roxburgh
Newcastle upon Tyne 10/02/2025
Great service, it took the pain out of booking a big trip
Sent by D Ballantyne
Newcastle upon Tyne 10/02/2025
Alison is lovely, welcoming , friendly, and helpful and so easy to talk to. She recently helped my daughter and family have an amazing holiday , but before I knew that, I had attended her Solo travel event and knew she was The Travel Counsellor for me!
Sent by R Tames
Newcastle upon Tyne 02/02/2025
Definitely 10/10! Alison was faultless. Great to chat to as well and understood exactly my perspective on the holiday. Would never have managed this outcome without her in charge. Thank-you.
Sent by D Gorton
Newcastle upon Tyne 28/01/2025
Always very helpful and obliging
Sent by N Nayyar
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE 23/01/2025
Alison was excellent meeting requirements and detailed in giving options
Sent by K Scott
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE 23/01/2025
Excellent efficient and personal service from Alison Auld Add travel knowledge & experience and you know you are in safe hands
Sent by Mr P
Towriss 15/01/2025
Fab service had a few holidays with Alison Always superb service
Sent by A Loomba
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE 03/01/2025
Alison continues to be exceptional in looking after our Family’s travel needs. Including going the extra mile at weekends and in particular and most recently over the Christmas break to accommodate last minute travel plans and requests. Thank you Alison
Sent by G Chalmers
Lincoln 10/12/2024
Great engagement from start to finish with wonderful advice
Sent by T Ali
Newcastle upon Tyne 13/11/2024
We haven't done the trip yet but everything in planning and booking has been great and stress free, with friendly and efficient consideration of different options. So far so good!
Sent by A Walker
Doncaster 13/11/2024
Always so helpful!! Even if it’s a while for us to get back to her she is always willing to help
Sent by D Squires
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE 15/10/2024
Alison has made our booking to Copenhagen very straightforward and enjoyable. Thank you for your assistance
Sent by K Oxborough
Newcastle upon Tyne 23/09/2024
We have used Alison for last few years to book bespoke holidays to Thailand , South Africa and Mauritius Each trip has been amazing and specific to our requirements I would definitely recommend Travel Counsellors
Sent by R Loomba
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE 06/09/2024
Alison is very helpful and efficient. She is always available to deal with any queries.
Sent by L Grant
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE 06/09/2024
We knew we wanted a holiday in October but were unsure as to where to go as wanted to try somewhere new but also with the guarantee of warm weather. Although we've not booked yet, Alison has provided us with some amazing holiday proposals and has tweaked the options several times based on our budget and requirements. She even worked during her holiday to send us some ideas!!! I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her...
Sent by Y Moore
Newcastle 21/08/2024
Thank you for your patience and going the extra mile to give alternative quotes to meet my requirements
Sent by S Bell
Newcastle 19/06/2024
Alison has listened to what we wanted from this particular holiday and found a perfect holiday for our large family, Thanks
Sent by S Smith
Newcastle 14/05/2024
Excellent personal service from Alison, using her for the first time. Really looking forward to our river cruise.
Sent by L Picken
Newcastle 12/05/2024
Ali is fabulous at what she does, listens intently to what we like in a holiday and then gives fabulous options. We weren’t sure exactly what we wanted initially, just something special to celebrate a big birthday. Together we planned a very special holiday which we can’t wait to start!
Sent by C Squires
Newcastle upon Tyne 24/03/2024
Holiday time is so valuable, you want it to be perfect and personal too. Alison made it just that, the experience, care, trust and expertise is why I always book my holidays with her. I would highly recommend Alison to help you book your next special holiday.
Sent by M Sampey
Nottinghamshire 20/03/2024
We wouldn't go anywhere without first consulting with, and then booking our family holiday with Alison and Travel Councellors. Alison's advice, knowledge and breadth of contacts is second to none. Nothing is too much trouble - from the first call to the follow-up after we've returned from our holiday. I cannot recommend Alison highly enough.
Sent by A McVey
Newcastle upon Tyne 11/03/2024
It's the first time we've used Alison to plan a holiday but it definitely won't be the last! She took on board all our requirements in planning a multi-location trip and came back to us with the perfect itinerary.
Sent by G Hodder
London 03/02/2024
This is our second time booking with Alison. She is a pleasure to deal with; friendly, professional and knowledgeable. She provides a personal service and tailors things to suit your individual needs. Thank you!
Sent by S March
Newcastle 03/02/2024
Every time I contact Alison she goes above and beyond. She is helpful and inspiring when it comes to creating the perfect trip away. I will always get in touch with Alison when it comes to anything about travelling and getting off! Thank you, Alison!
Sent by L Valentin
Newcastle upon Tyne 03/02/2024
Alison has been really helpful and took a personal interest in getting our holiday just right for us. I've had long haul and short haul trips organised by her, and everything ran smoothly with no problems . I'll happily use her services in any future travel plans.
Sent by A Lear
Northumberland 03/02/2024
An individually tailored service from an exemplary professional person.. who is also very lovely
Sent by K Ashley
Manchester 03/02/2024
Fantastic service. Have already recommended you to friends and family
Sent by D Gorton
Northumberland 03/02/2024
Always feel comfortable that I’ve left any problems I might have in very capable hands. Recommend unreservedly.
Sent by A Walker
Doncaster 03/02/2024
Patient and so helpful
Sent by D Samra
Birmingham 03/02/2024
Alison is amazing, efficient, great advice and very flexible. I have been happy to recommend her to all my friends and family
Sent by V Skipsey
Newcastle 14/10/2023
We have fabulous service from Alison and have recommended her to several friends
Sent by L Keeler
ROWLANDS GILL 12/10/2023
Alison is a complete legend... we'd be lost without her & she goes above and beyond!
Sent by A Johnson
Northumberland 07/10/2023
100% recommend! Alison was so patient with me being very indecisive. She gave me some excellent advice and great ideas and nothing was a problem. When I made a decision, from email to booked holiday was about 10minutes!!
Sent by S Craig
Newcastle Upon Tyne 07/10/2023
Alison is always amazing, quick at responding, really cares about finding the perfect holiday and thinks of all of the small details. She's knowledgeable and honest which is always important. I have recommended Alison a few times to friends and will continue to do so. She's amazing!
Sent by Matthew Dorrell
Cambridgeshire 06/10/2023
I can't think of anything that could be done better, many thanks
Sent by H Crawford
London 06/10/2023
Extremely patient and helpful, and found our dream honeymoon at a fab price, thank you Alison.
Sent by R Gonsalves
Newcastle Upon Tyne 06/10/2023
Always a seamless experience with Alison offering her expertise in our holiday planning and booking.
Sent by A Lear
Northumberland 24/06/2023
Outstanding, professional, but completely individual service. Can’t book a holiday without Alison now!
Sent by E Blackhall
Newcastle upon Tyne 22/05/2023
Well informed and patient in exploring alternative options for our trip to Orlando. Thank you!
Sent by S Nunes
Newcastle upon tyne 19/05/2023
Alison has been excellent. She is very professional and I already have recommended her to my sister
Sent by R Franklin
Sunderland 19/05/2023
Whether we are booking a luxury trip to the Maldives or a short break to Vilamoura the attention to detail and customer service is always first class . We wouldn't use anyone else to book our holiday Ali always goes above and beyond our expectations.
Sent by K Oxborough
Newcastle upon Tyne 07/05/2023
Alison is patient , knowledgeable and has great communication We have booked several trips with her and we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend dr services to anyone Can’t wait for our next adventure
Sent by Olivia Blench-Smith
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE 08/04/2023
Alison took all the stress out of trying to find the right family holiday. She asked a few questions, recommended a location then provided me will three hotel options - perfect!
Sent by L Keeler
Newcastle upon Tyne 12/03/2023
I have recommended Alison to so many friends and family
Sent by C Chown
Cheshire 01/03/2023
Alison Auld works so hard to get us the best deal to suit our needs. She always responds quickly to our enquirers and nothing is too much trouble.
Sent by K Hodder
London 01/03/2023
Alison is fantastic; her wealth of knowledge and experience combined with the support and patience she provided us was second to none. She provided us exceptional customer service, nothing was ever too much trouble. I am so happy to have booked with her and have every confidence that she will support and guide us in the run up to our holiday. Thank you Alison
Sent by E Tulip-Johnson
Newcastle upon Tyne 01/03/2023
Great service, took time to listen to what we were looking for and was incredibly patient as different ideas were shared with us. Lovely, friendly and knowledgeable approach, never felt pressured, gave a range of villas within our initial budget, we did end up going over this budget in the end but are very happy with the service and Villa we have booked through Alison. Would absolutely recommend her to friends and family .
Sent by p Tuffin
Cambridgeshire 08/02/2023
Alison was very helpful, reacting to our changes of plans! I would ask her next time we go abroad!
Sent by J Summerbell
Newcastle 08/02/2023
I would be happy to recommend Alison to Amy of my friends and family. Not only is she efficient, but happy to help regardless of the time of day. She goes that extra mile...
Sent by H Atkinson
Newcastle upon Tyne 03/02/2023
Alison listened to the needs of my family (I have 2children with additional needs) and helped me book the perfect surprise trip away for my husbands birthday. Alison had her work cut out as I was not set on a specific destination or holiday type, but she gave me a few suggestions and we went from there. Booking through Alison was really simple and I feel secure in that someone far more experienced with this than me has confirmed and secured all of the arrangements!
Sent by M Keeler
Newcastle Upon Tyne 26/01/2023
Alison is very professional, and will no doubt get us the holiday of our dreams.
Sent by C Rutherford
MORPETH 26/01/2023
Would recommend Alison 110%. Has good ideas and good knowledge of holiday destinations. Answers all query's very quickly.
Sent by Helen Paisley
Newcastle 16/01/2023
I’d be happy to recommend you and already have! Thank you, I’ll look forward to chatting again in the
Sent by A Patterson
London 15/01/2023
Alison and her assistant Sally were very helpful, with very prompt email responses to queries including at evenings and weekends. No problem was insurmountable and suggestions made of hotels and flights were gratefully received. I was kept updated throughout the booking process and as the coordinator for a group booking Alison made sure everyone’s wishes and wants were accommodated. Great service all round.
Sent by D Slade
Northumberland 30/12/2022
Alison is professional and dealt with our needs promptly and efficiently we will definitely use her services again Thank you
Sent by S Smith
Newcastle 30/12/2022
Always. Finds Perfect solution to what we looking for in a holiday and. Nothing too much
Sent by C Johnson
Newcastle 30/12/2022
Alison provides a great service and has been very patient with our busy schedule
Sent by P Carter
Newcastle upon Tyne 03/11/2022
Always an outstanding service, going 'above and beyond
Sent by R Franklin
Sunderland 28/10/2022
Fantastic service from start to finish nothing is to much trouble for Ali wouldn't use anyone else to arrange my holiday
Sent by L Milligan
Newcastle 25/10/2022
fabulous, goes above and beyond and then some more
Sent by J Hough
Manchester 04/10/2022
I couldn’t have asked for a more efficient booking experience and would throughly recommend Alison to book your holiday
Sent by H Hayes
Newcastle upon Tyne 18/09/2022
Alison is extremely friendly and approachable. I am a nightmare when it comes to choosing a holiday however she has endless patience and always manages to find something that it just perfect for me.
Sent by A Lear
Newcastle upon Tyne 14/09/2022
Alison is fabulous.. professional, very thorough… understood perfectly what I wanted. Recommended to friends already .
Sent by A Walker
Doncaster 03/09/2022
Fantastic advice, really friendly and we are now looking forward to our holiday. I have already recommended to several people
Sent by L Keeler
Newcastle upon Tyne 03/09/2022
Alison is amazing and I recommend her time and time again
Sent by S Craig
Newcastle upon Tyne 19/08/2022
Alison is absolutely amazing and I would (and already have!) recommend her to any of my family, friends and colleagues. She's always goes over and above and makes sure you end up with a booking that perfectly matches what you were hoping for. The service always continues after booking which builds huge confidence and is exceptional. I can't see me ever using anyone else!
Sent by N Harrison
Co Durham 22/07/2022
Great Service, Professional and competitively priced. Love the Travel Counsellor App by the way!
Sent by J Drew
Northumberland 05/06/2022
The service we received from Alison was fantastic, she understood our requirements and budget and was able to tailor the holiday to our requests, whilst also offering great advice and ideas, with prompt replies to our emails. I would not hesitate to recommend.
Sent by C Slater
Newcastle upon Tyne 05/06/2022
I recommend Alison all the time to people as she is amazing at finding and sorting our holidays
Sent by K Oxborough
Northumberland 05/06/2022
Alison is so helpful , nothing is a problem . She has gone above and beyond to get us the best deal possible . Have already recommended her to several of my friends
Sent by J Carfoot
Sunderland 25/05/2022
Alison Auld was absolutely outstanding at her job and finding us our perfect holiday and travel arrangements. We will without doubt recommend her to friends and family. Keep up the good work Alison.
Sent by J Cook
Durham 23/05/2022
Alison always goes above and beyond when trying to find the best fit holiday for us and the support at all stages is fantastic. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend and actually have on several occasions. Great service.
Sent by S March
Newcastle 22/05/2022
I'm already recommending Alison to everyone that will listen. She works with you to find your perfect holiday that meets all of your needs, is available to answer queries at any time and supports you to solve any problems encountered. I will always book my holidays with Alison.
Sent by P Patel
London 03/05/2022
I have been very happy with your prompt and efficient response to all my requirements and specs. Great service! Thank you
Sent by J Summerbell
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE 28/03/2022
Alison will always go that extra mile to make your holiday hassle free & special.
Sent by C Rutherford
Northumberland 14/03/2022
Excellent service, keeps you informed at all times and with the current travel problems makes holidaying so much easier.
Sent by Louise Milligan
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE 05/03/2022
Alison definitely goes above and beyond, highly recommended regularly
Sent by Anisa Ahmad
Birmingham 05/03/2022
Alison has been amazing. I could not recommend her anymore. Alison sorted our honeymoon within less than 48hours of our first message exchange! She’s always a message away. Looking forward to booking my next holiday with her too?? Thank you Alison!!
Sent by R Franklin
SUNDERLAND 22/02/2022
Fantastic service from start to finish nothing was to much trouble for Ali .
Sent by J Southern
Newcastle Upon Tyne 22/02/2022
I’ve had to rearrange three times due to covid and lock down, fingers crossed for this time, nothing has been an issue with Ali looking after us, she’s let us informed, offered advice and made the whole process easy
Sent by A Craggs
Newcastle Upon Tyne 22/01/2022
Would highly recommend Alison. Great service, always comes straight back and factored in all our needs.
Sent by H Hayes
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE 22/01/2022
Alison was outstanding. She was really patient and never stopped looking for the best deals she took on board everything that we were looking for and was really helpful I wouldn't hesitate in using her again or recommending her to others
Sent by L Smith
Newcastle upon Tyne 23/11/2021
I have already recommended Alison to my sister. I found her very helpful in narrowing down our choices and finding the perfect holiday for us
Sent by S Mulvey
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE 19/11/2021
Alison Auld was absolutely fantastic from start to finish. I have already reccommended Alison to friends and family. She has a lovely way with people and made me feel at ease right from the get go. Alison listened to our wish list and provided a range of options to meet our needs. I love that she threw in a few curve balls that definitely got us thinking. We're already thinking of other bookings we might make. Thank you again, Alison, you are a true gem.
Sent by Jonathan Cook
LONDON 11/11/2021
Excellent service. Very helpful and responsive as always
Sent by P Smith
OLDHAM 29/10/2021
Fast , Friendly and super efficient service from Alison combined with an in depth knowledge of our chosen destination made the whole booking process seamless and stress free . Will definitely be recommending and using again in the future . Well done
Sent by L Keeler
Newcastle upon Tyne 29/10/2021
Alison is one of a kind, Amazing at what she does and we would have been lost without her
Sent by R Herridge
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE 29/10/2021
We booked our honeymoon through travel counsellors and Alison has been invaluable throughout the booking experience. She is helpful and well informed. She tweaked and changed our plans for us as many times as we needed and tailored our holiday to exactly what we wanted. Would highly recommend..
Sent by Scott March
Newcastle 18/10/2021
I already recommend Alison to anyone and everyone! The personalised service, travel insight and quick responses mean I wouldn't book via anyone else
Sent by M Squires
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE 18/08/2021
Seemless service from start to finish, going above and beyond even sending videos from her family holiday of the resort.
Sent by Carol Smith
Denmark 15/08/2021
Alison has been extremely supportive, offering advice and guidance to help us fulfill our family holiday. Due to Corvid,, she re-organized our holiday without hesitation. She has a very professional approach and at the same time a cheerful and friendly manner. I would highly recommend Alison and wouldn’t hesitate to use her services again. Carol
Sent by Catherine Hiscock
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE 15/08/2021
Having booked with Ali Auld, I would only ever book with Ali for future travel. The service she provided including helping with additional protocols this year was exceptional. She took the stress away and hours trawling the intranet to find our ideal holiday for our family. Thank you
Sent by M Sampey
NOTTINGHAM 27/07/2021
The personalised service Alison gives us - and I say that as an ongoing thing - is amazing. Her knowledge, advice, honesty, care and professionalism is second to none. Having worked with Alison and the TC team over the past few years, myself and my family wouldn’t trust anyone else with our holiday plans
Sent by S Jones
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE 16/07/2021
I’ve already recommended you to a few friends. You were a great help quick and very professional
Sent by S Sanderson
Newcastle upon Tyne 02/06/2021
Helpful any time of the day .. wouldn’t of got booked up without Alison
Sent by C Davison
Gateshead 05/03/2020
We were initially recommended the travel counsellors and we spoke with Alison Auld and we were very glad we did. We told her where we wanted to go and our budget. She came back with several recommendations, properties and prices. We went back to her several times with what was right for us and each time she got back to us with more suggestions and in no time we had the holiday WE wanted booked. Throughout the process Alison was approachable, super professional and very confident she would get us the holiday we wanted. This process for us was excellent because it took away the stress and time of us looking ourselves,our trip includes multiple flights in both directions and having to find and book this ourselves was daunting. Alison took that problem away so for us it was stress free.We would definately recommend Alison as a point of contact at the travel counsellors for all your holiday needs.
Sent by G Beales
Middlesbrough 05/03/2020
It's like having your own personal travel agency. Nothing is any trouble to her, Alison always rings back when she says she will, Totally reliable.
Sent by L Dawson
Newcastle upon Tyne 27/02/2020
Always communicated very quickly. Nothing too much to help
Sent by S Smith
Northumberland 11/02/2020
Absolutely fantastic ,, so much easier than going to travel agent shop or the internet
Sent by J Quigley
Newcastle upon Tyne 10/02/2020
So efficient and patient and got us the holiday we were looking for :-)
Sent by N Marriner
Newcastle upon Tyne 10/02/2020
Alison has been brilliant!
Sent by J Eden
Newcastle upon Tyne 06/02/2020
Very helpful , Alison gave us some great ideas. Nothing was a problem. We felt the service she offer was fantastic
Sent by S Auld
London 31/01/2020
Always helpful at any time of day, even for the most ridiculous of questions
Sent by S Keeler
County Durham 31/01/2020
Alison has been an amazing help!! We simply couldn’t have managed to organise anything like she has for us!!! Can’t wait for the holiday and will use Alison for every other of our “lavish expensive” holidays in the future
Sent by A Dalgleish
Newcastle upon Tyne 07/01/2020
fantastic servce from Alison nothing has been too much trouble shes amazing been very helpful thanks
Sent by P Storer
Newcastle upon Tyne 16/12/2019
I have already recommended Alison to my friends,this is the first time I’ve used the services of the Travel Counsellors and I’ve got to say that the service I’ve received so far is second to none from Alison. Holiday is now confirmed, looking forward to August.
Sent by L Bell
Newcastle upon Tyne 16/12/2019
Alison has been fantastic from the start of booking and still now helping anyway she can.will be recommending alison to all me friends and family
Sent by S March
Newcastle upon Tyne 18/11/2019
Alison has been great - easy and quick to contact, whether phone or email, changed plans to suit our needs as a group and offered to support our school with her expertise! Thank you again Alison - I will continue to call on you for all trips and holidays in the future.
Sent by Jonathan Cook
London 08/11/2019
Excellent service at short notice. The hotel was nice, travel was seamless and I was provided with very helpful local recommendations.
Sent by R Gonsalves
Newcastle upon Tyne 27/09/2019
Alison is the best at what she does. She makes sure all my requirements are catered to and goes over and beyond to make our holiday a memorable one
Sent by J Charleton
Newcastle upon Tyne 16/09/2019
Excellent service - plenty of advice, prompt reply to queries. We weren't left 'hanging' at any point in the process.
Sent by K Hiscock
Newcastle upon Tyne 16/08/2019
Alison was efficient and effective with a last minute holiday request. She found the perfect package and managed the end to end process so professionally. Very impressed!
Sent by L Milligan
Newcastle 22/07/2019
Excellent service
Sent by K Oxborough
Newcastle upon Tyne 22/07/2019
Great personal service , prompt replies. Nothing was too much to ask Definitely recommend.
Sent by M Sampey
Nottingham 20/06/2019
Ali takes the hassle out of organising a holiday, together with brilliant advice, knowledge from a network of colleagues, and access to savings to ensure we've had a smooth and massively enjoyable holiday - everytime and within budget. I couldn't recommend Ali and Travel Counsellors highly enough.
Sent by D Wallace
Newcastle upon Tyne 09/06/2019
Very professional and knowledgeable as ever !
Sent by C Ferguson
Sunderland 29/05/2019
Nothing was to much trouble.
Sent by M Craig
Salisbury 26/04/2019
Alison immediately understood my requirement and expertly guided me to the holiday I needed.
Sent by L Green
Northumberland 07/04/2019
Alison was a pleasure to deal with she was polite and friendly and genuinely cared about the requirements of our holiday and was very prompt in dealing with our enquiries, she has regularly kept us up to date.
Sent by N Robson
Newcastle upon Tyne 03/04/2019
Alison has been absolutely fantastic across the board. She has far exceeded expectation and provided such an amazing experience that I will be using her for EVERY holiday in future. She has made me more excited about travel than I’d thought possible, and I can not recommend her highly enough.
Sent by J Cook
London 06/03/2019
Excellent service - many thanks!
Sent by C Thorburn
Dunbar 06/03/2019
Very friendly and efficient with no pressure which is great.
Sent by N Mills
Newcastle upon Tyne 06/03/2019
Delighted with the service and advice we would strongly recommend Alison to friends, family and colleagues.
Sent by M Sampey
Nottingham 03/11/2018
Alison has been first-class in every aspect of her work in finding, arranging and seeing through our holiday experience. Using Alison and Travel Counsellors has taken not only the hassle and worry out of ensuring we got what we wanted and paid for, but provided invaluable advice and knowledge in finding a holiday to suit our requirement AND budget. As a fussy client, I wanted to know what ALL my options were, which was not a problem to Alison at all. I cannot recommend Alison and the Travel Counsellors system enough.
Sent by P Bain
Newcastle upon Tyne 08/09/2018
Fantastic service and support from Alison. Would highly recommend.
Sent by S Blackbird
Sunderland 21/06/2018
I urge anyone planning a holiday to use Alison, her service is second to none! I have never felt so relaxed, she’s took all the stress away from me on my babymoon I’m going on! Nothing is a problem, she’s contactable so easily and just fantastic!
Thank you once again for all you have done for us!
Sent by H Marshall
Newcastle upon Tyne 15/06/2018
I highly recommend this lovely lady to help you with any travel plans. Alison has been so good at helping us tailor make our wedding in Cyprus and recommending a good hotel and helping us with all the finer details. Please feel free to drop her a line.
Sent by J Quigley
Newcastle upon Tyne 01/05/2018
With our manic life, alison took the time which we don’t have to help us choose a lovely holiday. Giving us different options meant we quickly realised what we were after and settled in a great destination. It was so easy, everything is done for you and booking in one place. Thank you!
Sent by Olivia Blench-Smith
Newcastle upon Tyne 01/05/2018
Ali was amazing through the whole process of booking my holiday, she offered options and responded to questions promptly. I will definitely book with Ali again in the future
Sent by R Gonsalves
Newcastle upon Tyne 30/10/2017
We have just had the best family holiday thanks to Alison. Her attention to detail and ability to accommodate our requests to tailor make the perfect getaway for us, specially my 5 year old and 18 month old is commendable. All the special touches and personal approach is much appreciated.. thanks Alison and can’t wait to book the next getaway.
Sent by A Squires
Newcastle upon Tyne 07/08/2017
Very patient and helpful. all hours of the day :) I will definitely be recommending Alison to my friends and will certainly book my next holiday with her.
Sent by Z Hedley
Melrose 07/08/2017
Definitely the best service with lots of advice , suggestions and enthusiasm to find the perfect holiday.
Sent by K Hiscock
Newcastle upon Tyne 20/07/2017
Alison provided first class, timely service which ensured we chose to make our booking with her. Excellent, supportive service
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Family Cruising and why you should give it a try.....
09 June 2019
What do we look for when we are trying to find the perfect family holiday? Parents want to know their children are safe & their kids to enjoy activities, pools, entertainment, making friends and eating well & to be able to relax and enjoy their family break & to be able to enjoy a variety of different foods in new locations and try local cuisine with as little hassle as possible. How does booking
Never been a huge fan until now....
05 June 2019
We took the opportunity to try a few hotels in Costa Adeje in February. I have never been the biggest fan of Tenerife due to thinking it was all a little bit British! We found some gems and I was proved so wrong. We stayed in Bahia del Duque, possibly the most beautiful hotel in the area. The service was first class, the views stunning, and the food was great. It was also a great location to acce
So much more to do than lie on the beach !
05 June 2019
I last visited this beautiful island in 2001 and immediately loved it. I have never seen waters so clear. I grabbed the opportunity to return in May this year, this time to include visits to 7 hotels, experience various excursions and learn more about the island, hosted by Antigua Tourist Board. I took lots of photos, but I still think it’s hard to capture the colours and the beauty of the islan
Launch of Celebrity Edge - a game changing cruise ship
05 June 2019
I was so lucky to be asked to join many other agents, VIPs and cruise industry leaders on a 2-night sailing to experience all that this amazing new ship can offer. I can honestly say that the food, service, design, cabins and layout of the ship were amazing. Your typical ocean view cabin has a floor to ceiling window instead of the traditional picture window or porthole you would expect. The desi
UK Staycation ideas
18 March 2019
Are you wanting to stay in the UK this year and wondering what options you have for a great break? Holiday lodges, cottages and holiday parks - there are thousands of such options to choose from. You can choose to stay in our beautiful countryside and enjoy lovely walks, great views, explore quaint villages and towns. Maybe you want to take the dog? Plenty of accommodation will allow pets.
February Sunshine
06 March 2019
We spent an amazing 5 nights in Tenerife and spent a lot of our time walking, investigating and touring hotels. We spent our first 2 nights at Bahia Del Duque which is an amazing 5* hotel and member of the Leading Hotels of The World. I can honestly say that the staff are some of the best I have ever come across. They love looking after their clients and put themselves out to ensure you have a
Christmas in the Middle East
15 February 2019
For our festive break, we wanted some guaranteed Christmas sunshine without having to board multiple flights. We’ve visited Dubai a few times and so we opted for Abu Dhabi. It offers so much for families and golfers so it seemed like a great option. During our five-night stay in central Abu Dhabi, we went down to the Corniche Beach on Christmas morning. We had coffees and ice creams with gold l
5* River Cruise Bordeaux - Bordeaux with Amazing Uniworld
26 August 2018
Had I ever considered a River Cruise? No Was France on my list of places to visit? No Did my 3-day Uniworld Educational end up being one of the most fascinating trips I’ve ever done? Absolutely yes. Everyone who fancies a relaxing break with some amazing excursions being thrown in should try a River Cruise. We were so lucky with the weather and we couldn’t have asked for better hosts tha
Beautiful Italy
07 June 2018
I had always understood that Italy was extremely expensive as a destination until I visited and found some real gems. I was lucky enough to see Naples, Sorrento, Pisa and Lucca. I travelled by train, boat, bus and taxi to ensure that I fully experienced their transport options. We flew into Naples and got the bus to the train station, this was a bit of an experience, as was the train journey to
Not just Dubai......from Newcastle
20 January 2018
We are fortunate enough to have a direct flight with Emirates from Newcastle to Dubai which is great for a holiday to Dubai but also much more. There are great flight connections to lots of Far East destinations, Australia, Indian Ocean and other Middle Eastern destinations. You can opt to stop overnight in Dubai to break up your journey and stay in the International Airport Hotel which means y
A Hidden Gem
04 January 2018
Don't fancy a long flight? Want sun pretty much all year round Don't have a huge budget? I have the answer. Nerja in the Costa del Sol. Beautiful beaches with water sports, comfortable beds, fish restaurants, clear waters and delicious paella. Gastronomy - Every nationality of restaurant, free tapas with drinks. Some of the cheapest food I've come across. Ice creams are to die for - Oreo,
Amazing Luxury Family All Inclusive with Golf
12 September 2017
We've been to Belek for the past five summers and this hotel tops everything. As a Travel Counsellor, I thought we should try a different part of the world next year but we have decided to head back to Belek after enjoying the Regnum so much. Food and Drink The main buffet was quite busy but with an amazing selection of food and top quality. The a la cartes were lovely and peaceful with tabl
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