Sent by P Holt
Southport 20/06/2019
Very efficient service - takes all the work out of booking flights and holidays.
Based in Thirsk
Dave Brooke
It's Nice To Meet You
Hi.
My name is Dave Brooke and I live in a small village on the outskirts of Thirsk with my daughter Grace, I have lived in this area for most of my life. I have been actively involved in the travel industry for over 40 years, recently as a Director of a local independent travel agency and now as a Travel Counsellor. My main hobby is golf and I have been lucky enough to have played in many countries worldwide.
During my career I have gained a great deal of knowledge travelling extensively, skiing in various resorts in the USA, Canada, Austria, Andorra and Liechtenstein. Golfing in Spain/Canaries, Portugal/Madeira, Thailand, Borneo and the Caribbean. I have been invited by the Tourist Boards of several countries to provide independent tourist reports on various locations, resorts and hotels. (I am still welcome in most locations)
Due to my extensive knowledge I am able to 'package' bespoke, luxury holidays and breaks with individual needs in mind, as well as group trips including golfing, skiing and more mature clients requirements.
Over the years I have gained a reputation for my honesty and I am able to provide you with specific details on your resort or accommodation whatever type of holiday you require.
As your personal Travel Counsellor, you can be sure I will find your perfect holiday at a price that is right for you!
Contact me to find out more.
Contact Me
Whatever your holiday needs I'm here to help you, so simply give me a call or send me an email with your contact details on and I can get things started for you:
My customer stories
Sent by Mandy S
York 20/06/2019
Dave has always done a fabulous job at organizing our holidays and hasn't let us down yet. A big thank you to Dave.
Sent by Lindsay R
Ripon 20/06/2019
As good and efficient as ever !
Sent by Nicola L
Alicante 20/06/2019
Dave was very helpful, readily available and quick to respond.
Sent by Anna Y
Durham 20/06/2019
I wanted to thank you so much for your help with our trip a few weeks ago. What was a stressful and emotional trip was made easy with your quick planning and options you gave us. Thank you also for being so helpful with changing flights and again getting onto it so quickly and smoothly. We are both very grateful.
Sent by Rob F
Thirsk 20/06/2019
I received the usual excellent service from Dave Brooke with two recent holiday bookings, which were somewhat contrasting. A cultural trip to India which included a bespoke and excellent itinerary for visiting this fascinating country, plus a three city holiday to The United States, including watching a World Heavyweight Boxing Match in New York! Both holiday bookings received wonderful attention to detail . Well done, and Thank You Dave.
Sent by Pam C
Thirsk 20/06/2019
This was our first experience using Dave Brooke, but it wont be our last, he has been very patient and very accomodating and tried his best to fulfil our different requests and dates.
Sent by James G
Preston 20/06/2019
Highly recommend his excellent, personal service.
First class service even after opening hours
Sent by James G
Preston 20/06/2019
Highly recommend his excellent, personal service.
First class service even after opening hours
Sent by Nicholas P
Northallerton 20/06/2019
Dave always provides timely (usually same-day) expert advice and simply solves all travel dilemmas at a stroke. Highly recommend his excellent, personal service.
Sent by Shelagh S
Thirsk 20/06/2019
Dave Brooke is the best travel counsellor I've ever had! Last year when I got taken ill on holiday and needed my flights rearranging, he sorted it all out for me straight away. Whenever I contact him to book a holiday, he gets back to me immediately and gets everything I need organised really quickly, finding the best price available and making sure that everything is in order. He is totally trustworthy.
Sent by Pat S
Blackburn 20/06/2019
Dave has taken all the stress and anxiety away from my frequent travelling.....and is always approachable: Heaven sent. I will be using him for all my flights and trips from now on and there are many.
Sent by David L.
Boroughbridge 20/06/2019
Dave always goes beyond what is required because we never know what we want for our holiday and he holds Kate's hand till we are all happy thanks
Sent by J R
Doncaster 06/10/2018
Hi Dave,
We have had a fantastic time Kasbah Tamadot, is breathtaking, to relax & chill
first class, will send pictures later, well worth a visit, also our tent was first class,
you got that very right.
We had a lovely suit @ Les Jardins De La Koutoubia, hotel was perfectly situated,
close to the Médina, souks a bit hair raising, amount of mopeds, carts &
Motorbikes, otherwise great fun, & so much to see.
Thanks again Dave.
John
Sent by Carol J
Blackburn 18/08/2018
Great attention to detail and a very personal service.
Sent by Robert F
Northampton 10/08/2018
Top bloke, great service!
Sent by Nicholas P
Northallerton 23/07/2018
Swift, personal service with lots of sound advice thrown in. Thanks, Dave.
Sent by Nichapha M
Wickford. 20/07/2018
Fantastic friendly service.
Sent by Bruce F
Driffield 20/07/2018
Dave was most helpful... a fast responder and very efficient.
Sent by William H
Thirsk. 17/07/2018
Another good job done!
Sent by Phillip Y
Hartlepool. 10/07/2018
Dave is always super helpful and knowledgeable.
Sent by Katie J
Thirsk. 20/06/2018
Fabulous as always, Dave sorted everything.
Sent by Sharon A
Northallerton 08/06/2018
Dave is always very helpful and accommodating, would highly recommend.
Sent by Matthew Broome
Chepstow. 09/05/2018
Dave Brooke is so good. Would highly recommend.
Sent by Stephen M
Stockton 04/05/2018
Great service and patience as usual.
Sent by Robin F
Thirsk. 03/05/2018
I have been in business for over 30 years, and I do appreciate a holiday, as most people do. The reason I mentioned being in business, is that when I find somebody who I can trust completely, both on their judgement, reliability, advice, and service, I build a working relationship, and I am very loyal. Dave Brooke, fills that criteria perfectly, and for me, as a businessman, I treat it like a business relationship, and over many years of Dave sorting my travel plans out, I have recommended him to several professional and social contacts. Not one of those people have complained about my introduction, all were very pleased with the service he provided, and indeed have become regular clients. Congratulations for having someone as good as Dave as part of your organisation
Sent by Alan S
Masham 25/04/2018
Dave is always very knowledgeable and thorough and has never let me down yet.
Sent by Martin W
Stroud. 16/04/2018
Excellent service as always.
Sent by Stephen M
Thirsk. 15/04/2018
Great personal service. Very helpful.
Sent by Ian A
Thirsk 13/04/2018
Always available and prompt replies.
Sent by Edward F
York. 04/04/2018
Simply the best!
Sent by Nicholas N
York. 05/03/2018
I always find Dave helpful and professional.
Sent by Sally W
Thirsk 10/02/2018
Dave is very knowledgeable, always happy to go through different options and finds the best deal possible. He is always available too.
Sent by Norman H
Masham 31/01/2018
Just to let you know that everything went well. Hotel was okay and in an ideal location. Siam golf did a great job, pick up and return to airport was great. Pick ups and returns for golf also very good. There was a lady at each venue to meet and greet and the boss phoned on our way to the hotel and at our last golf day.
Thanks for all your organisation.
Sent by Peter E
Harrogate. 22/01/2018
Already have passed on your details to a friend. Thanks for all your help Dave Kind regards Pete & Jan.
Sent by Alison W
Stroud 12/01/2018
Excellent service and recommendations from a true professional.
Sent by Shelagh S
Thirsk. 09/01/2018
Dave Brooke is the most helpful, patient, trustworthy and competent travel agent. I would recommend him to anyone.
Sent by Vic I
Catterick. 05/01/2018
Great to use, always finds a solution to a problem.
Sent by Elaine A
Thirsk. 22/11/2017
Dave has bent over backwards to help us choose the right holiday to suit our requirements. He has dealt with flight changes, efficiently and with no extra charge. Very impressed with the service. Dave is down to earth and listens to your personal wishes but also makes other suggestions which you may not be aware of.
Sent by Sarah P
Ripon. 13/10/2017
Really helpful advice about our destination, made some useful suggestions, will certainly use again for a future family holiday.
Sent by Sylvia B
Colne. 08/10/2017
A very big thank you for arranging our recent golf holiday, it was perfect in every way The hotel has been refurbished since our last visit and was even better than expected. The golf courses and transfers went without a hitch, helpful drivers and relatively quiet courses - couldn't have been better.
Sent by Kim C
Tewkesbury. 26/08/2017
Fantastic and quick service, very helpful when glitches arose, impressed at service over a bank holiday weekend!
Sent by Judy A
Market Rasen. 16/07/2017
Awesome service thanks!
Sent by Helen G
Middlesbrough. 23/06/2017
Totally took the stress out of going away. Plus saved me quite a lot of money!
Sent by J A
Market Rasen 08/06/2015
Dave was fantastic, and was so efficient and helpful when I needed to change my accomodation. Couldn't recommend him highly enough.
Sent by L S
Masham 08/06/2015
Just wanted to let you know we had a fantastic time in Cape Town and the flights were good. Particularly grateful for that bit of extra leg room he got in row 40 - thanks very much for booking that. I would highly recommend KLM - they were very efficient and the entertainment was better than on BA. Best bits were Table Mountain, Cape Point and the vineyards (not suprisingly!).
Sent by A S
Masham 08/06/2015
Dave is always very helpful and efficient and has never let me down in the 25 years I have been dealing with him.
Sent by J E
Harrogate 08/06/2015
Just to say a big thank you for helping out today to make dad a happy man. Will be in touch!
Sent by K L
York 08/06/2015
Dave Brooke could not be more helpful, courteous or kind if he tried. Would not dream of using anyone else. First rate.(have already recommended him to several people).
Sent by E W
Gloucester 08/06/2015
I have dealt with Dave for more years than I care to remember he is very well travelled and because of his experience seems to be able to gauge my requirements and match them to some good quality hotels.
Sent by S I
Spennyithorne 08/06/2015
We would give Travel Counsellors Dave Brooke a score of 10 out of 10 as he is very thorough and provides an excellent all package service which makes travelling very easy, we will consult him in the future.
Sent by L B
Leeds 08/06/2015
Once again wonderful! Just arrived and fab already! Thank you so much!
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