Dave Brooke

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I'm based in

Thirsk

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My name is Dave Brooke and I live in a small village on the outskirts of Thirsk, I have lived in this area for most of my life. I have been actively involved in the travel industry for over 50 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, Tunisia, 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). I have previously escorted groups cruising, golfing and winter-sun worldwide.

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. I have also first hand experience of safari's in South Africa and Zambia.

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.

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What my customers say

Fantastic knowledge and service

Jeffrey B

Sedbergh

Dave has been amazing, taking all of the hassle and stress from booking a holiday.

Richard L

Brecon

I’m not used to booking overseas holidays at all . But this has been a great experience, efficient, fuss free and a very friendly approach to things. There was plenty of communication all the way through the process , informing me what was happening. I one phone call was actually on a Saturday evening, now THATS over and above !! Many thanks Dave , you most certainly made me feel at ease and in safe hands.

M Stott

Sheffield

Dave was very patient and understanding as we kept altering things we wanted and was very helpful and knowledgeable. I am very glad that my daughter suggested we use him. Thanks Dave.

M Coomes

Calgary

As always Dave is great to deal with, efficient and always takes the time to look into what we want and always delivers. Would recommend one hundred times over. Thanks .

Anna Y

Hartlepool

Very efficient/quick.

J Short

London

Dave is brilliant. Everything is ordered and we know exactly where we are at with our trips. For someone who is a massive control freak it is wonderful to have someone booking my travel who things if everything!

Joanne M

Thirsk

Always available and gives peace of mind when away should you require any help, for health reasons or otherwise 24/7. Excellent knowledge worldwide with a vast experience of destinations.

Ian A

Thirsk

Personal touch and reliable support in crisis.

A Harvey

Cheltenham

Knowledgable and easy to deal with.

Peter U

Masham

Fantastic service and great customer care I have been using Dave Brooke and Travel Counsellors for over 20 years and will always use their services as they are the best in the world.

Audie M

Wednesfield

Everyone needs a Dave.

Paul B

Keighley

Dave went the extra mile, staying up until the wee hours to ensure my travel to Arizona happened smoothly and swiftly, at short notice, to get me there to spend final moments with a family member before they died.

Kim C

Tewkesbury

Excellent out of hours professional service and advice provided by a dedicated and knowledgeable travel advisor.

Sue P

Thirsk

Very helpful; understood our requirements and responded quickly with suitable options; professional and knowledgeable.

L Lush

Hartpury

Dave has helped us find holidays for a few years now. Always prompt, always efficient and always gets the right deal. I'd recommend Dave 100%.

K Collinson

Thirsk

I have recommended Dave to a number of people who book with him regularly. He has always been wonderful to deal with - his attention to detail is excellent and he understands his clients’ needs so well. I have had many memorable holiday experiences, all tailor made by Dave Brooke.

Liz Broome

Caldicot

Brilliant service, informative, efficient and highly recommended.

Mary Tyson

Foulstone

Very efficient service - takes all the work out of booking flights and holidays.

P Holt

Southport

Dave has always done a fabulous job at organizing our holidays and hasn't let us down yet. A big thank you to Dave.

Mandy S

York

As good and efficient as ever !

Lindsay R

Ripon

Dave was very helpful, readily available and quick to respond.

Nicola L

Alicante

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.

Anna Y

Durham

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.

Rob F

Thirsk

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.

Pam C

Thirsk

Highly recommend his excellent, personal service. First class service even after opening hours

James G

Preston

Highly recommend his excellent, personal service. First class service even after opening hours

James G

Preston

Dave always provides timely (usually same-day) expert advice and simply solves all travel dilemmas at a stroke. Highly recommend his excellent, personal service.

Nicholas P

Northallerton

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.

Shelagh S

Thirsk

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.

Pat S

Blackburn

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Your holiday isn’t just a trip away. It’s a longed-for escape, time to reconnect with loved ones, or a dream adventure you never thought possible. That’s why I take the time to truly get to know you and understand your hopes and expectations, then use my experience, connections and passion for the destination to create a trip that makes those dreams a reality.

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Personalised service. Always

When you plan a holiday with me, you’ll be given my personal mobile number from the very first call. I’ll listen to your thoughts and ideas like I would a friend and arrange accommodation, activities, and flights that are all personalised to you. And I’ll share my personal tips and recommendations, so you can experience the true beauty of each destination.

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I believe your time away should be stress-free, easy, and seamless from start to finish. So, I take care of all the details for you - from ATOL protection, insurance, and flexible payments to access to the myTC app, which keeps everything in one place.

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Support when it matters most

If the unexpected happens, you can rest easy, knowing that I’ll handle any last-minute changes, flight cancellations, or disruptions before you even pick up the phone. So you always feel happy, carefree, and ready to make the most of every moment.

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