Sent by Ann Marie McCracken
Liverpool 24/10/2025
I have worked with David over past ten years. He has just sorted a Fred Olsen cruise for us. One phone call and he researched the options and helped us decide on our taster cruise.
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My customer stories
Sent by George Robinson
Formby 13/10/2025
David Ashworth has been superb any time we have used Travel Counsellors. His advice we have appreciated on many occasion and which we have acted upon. Keep up the good work David. From George and Katie Robinson
Sent by Pauline Foley
Formby 08/09/2025
He is just brilliant
Sent by Haydn Preece
Southport 08/09/2025
David Ashworth has been superb for many years and lots of holidays/ trips/ business bookings
Sent by Barry McPartland
Liverpool 05/09/2025
I always recommend David to family and friends.
Sent by Mark Keogan
Ormskirk 27/08/2025
Would use again, would recommend to colleagues, David made this an easy process, clearly someone who understands and appreciates the complexities of arranging holidays for people with complex health care needs
Sent by Susan Allison
Wirral 27/08/2025
Nothing is too much trouble for Dave. Reliable and extremely thorough. Would highly recommend him to anyone.
Sent by Teresa Wiiliams
Liverpool 26/08/2025
Returning customers, as the service we receive is outstanding. Highly recommend that others use Dave Ashworth, At Travel Counsellors. Not only does it give you peace of mind that you’re holiday has been booked correctly, but the personal service is excellent.
Sent by Nicola Goodwin
Chester 18/08/2025
Thank you, thank you, thank you! David was exceptionally patient and worked with us through several itineraries but we got there in the end and we really appreciate all your help.
Sent by Philip Nixon
Wirral 06/08/2025
Very helpful and efficient
Sent by Nikola Elmes
Crawley 04/08/2025
Dave is always able to find a holiday to suit the needs for my family, nothing is ever too much trouble. I would highly recommend.
Sent by Rebecca North
Southport 24/07/2025
Dave made the process so smooth and easy for us booking our honeymoon. A wedding has a lot of planning going into it so it was lovely to not have to also have the stress of researching the perfect honeymoon.
Sent by Nicholas Johnson
Liverpool 22/07/2025
Dave is amazing I trust him unreservedly to look after my family holidays, be it a short break or a long stay. Absolutely brilliant to deal with.
Sent by Michelle Leggett
Southport 14/07/2025
I have been particularly impressed with the personal touches to the service provided by daily itinerary my Travel Counsellor has provided for our trip and how they tailored it to the particular interests of my party. My Travel Counsellor was also very responsive to communications to reassure me all would be okay when our flight was diverted to another airport. I have already recommended the service of my travel councillor to others and I’ll continue to do so. Many thanks, David :)
Sent by Pamela Gostelow
Liverpool 19/06/2025
Very helpful with sound advice
Sent by Laura Evison
Liverpool 17/06/2025
David makes the searching and booking of our holidays an enjoyable and stress free experience. I wouldn't book anywhere else!
Sent by Stephen Garner
Spain 17/06/2025
We have used your company twice now for 2 very complicated holidays, the first was to the US, and the most recent one to Australia and Thailand. On both occasions the agent was superb and help change and advise on where we could benefit from some of his suggestions which all worked out brilliantly. We will be back.
Sent by Michael Tulip
Southport 05/06/2025
David was great he took what we were looking for as a holiday came back with great ideas and suggestions and tailored everything we needed. Never been so easy to book a family holiday.
Sent by Gillian Ward
Formby 04/06/2025
Dave You were excellent as always Thanks Gill
Sent by Stephen Johnson
Formby 04/06/2025
Our experience with David was fantastic from start to finish, he understood our requirements for a special family holiday and provided a number of options which were all brilliant. David went above and beyond and we are so looking forward to getting away this summer.
Sent by Gillian Kershaw
Liverpool 04/06/2025
The BEST service ever, so efficient so accommodating and definitely the best communicator. I honestly couldn’t praise David enough I feel so confident in what he does and how he handles it it’s just the best .. takes so much pressure off when trying to get the right flight and holiday. Thank you David
Sent by Nicholas Casey
Liverpool 04/06/2025
Travel Counsellor David Ashworth has always had our flight tickets on time & booking our seats together as group & always asked for additional needs on flight journeys
Sent by Monica Gannon
Southport 04/06/2025
Excellent service, extremely knowledgeable, very pleasant
Sent by Philomena Tulip
Southport 04/06/2025
I use him all the time and he can't do enough for me. David Ashworth goes that extra mile every trip
Sent by Barry McPartland
Liverpool 04/06/2025
David was so fast in response to my original query and he found exactly what I was looking for at a very reasonable price.
Sent by Micahel Mansour
Liverpool 04/06/2025
Fast, efficient and conscientious service, very pleased!
Sent by Laurel Byrnw
Formby 04/06/2025
David consistently looks after us and has done so for many years, great service.
Sent by Bonita Elliott
Formby 04/06/2025
Always brilliant. Full of ideas and nothing too much trouble
Sent by Paul Blanchard
Formby 04/06/2025
David provided excellent service. Listened to our requests and offered informed choices at every stage.
Sent by Barry Smith
Liverpool 04/06/2025
We have used David for the past 3 years and his work and personal touch is a credit to your company. Outstanding customer service and quickly relates to what we require. Trouble free holiday and this is down to David's work.
Sent by Lisa Clark
Southport 04/06/2025
David has been nothing but helpful and efficient with this holiday and our last one in 2024. He often replies to queries out of hours. We changed our preferences after David had sent us several suggestions but, David amended his search to our new preferences quickly and found us a hotel that we hope is exactly what we want. We'll know in December if it's perfect. Thanks David
Sent by Derek Owens
Southport 04/06/2025
Personal, dedicated professional service makes for seamless travelling.
Sent by John Hess
Wirral 04/06/2025
Dave is always extremely helpful when we are choosing a holiday, provides several options to meet our remit, and deals with everything promptly, keeping us updated all the time
Sent by Genette Flynn
Liverpool 04/06/2025
David booked for us exactly what we requested. He is such a good travel agent and we would recommend him ( and do) to all our friends . Thanks
Sent by Moira Ellison
Southport 04/06/2025
I always feel safe and secure when i am booking through travel counsellors - so professional
Sent by Paula Ludley
Southport 04/06/2025
I’m a returning customer - excellent service
Sent by Pauline Foley
Formby 04/06/2025
Couldn’t be more helpful
Sent by Jared Earl
Southport 04/06/2025
David always delivers - Whatever the ask Dave has experience of the places you are looking at and will always fin something that goes beyond expectations for budget. Paperwork is always excellent and everything is done for you so all you need to do is turn up and enjoy!!!!!
Sent by Pauline Billington
Ormskirk 04/06/2025
I’ve used David before and never been disappointed. Excellent service tailored to our very specific request. Highly recommended.
Sent by Sebastian Machado
Liverpool 04/06/2025
What an Amazing experience and was so delighted to have used his services.
Sent by Craig Townley
Blackburn 04/06/2025
The service and help David has provided during the process of booking our holiday to Mexico has been impeccable. And when there was a problem caused by one of our party causing us a headache David dealt with it no issue and relieved a lot of stress for us.
Sent by John North
Formby 05/12/2024
Excellent tailor-made personal service every time we use Dave.
Sent by Derek Owens
Southport 20/06/2024
Professional, knowledgeable, personal and stress free. Best source when planning a trip both for business and leisure.
Sent by Helen Shaw
Liverpool 20/06/2024
I can not recommend David enough. I have booked quite a few holidays with him . This one was a bit more complicated and David was very patient ( as requirements changed quite a few times) and provided an excellent service. Thank you!
Sent by Brian Spencer
Southport 20/06/2024
Always excellent service and David always goes the extra mile. My go to person for all my travel needs, highly recommend him.
Sent by Anna Huyton
Southport 20/06/2024
Excellent service, thank you.
Sent by Gillian Ward
Formby 20/06/2024
Excellent customer service from Dave as always . Would never use anyone else
Sent by George Robinson
Formby 20/06/2024
Very helpful with the selection and knowledge of the cruise itinerary.
Sent by Elizabeth Drummond
Mold 20/06/2024
Always provides a totally professional service. Very helpful, and patient. Fast, efficient, reliable and friendly service .
Sent by Joseph Howard
Southport 20/06/2024
Great service found what I needed quickly.
Sent by Barry McPartland
Liverpool 16/05/2024
David goes above and beyond with his service pre and post holiday. I wouldn’t use anyone else.
Sent by Donna Cowell
Liverpool 16/05/2024
Perfect service from beginning to end. Always on hand to answer any queries and knows exactly what we are looking for. Goes above and beyond
Sent by Toby Henderson
Southport 16/05/2024
Great service from David and very responsive to my numerous queries
Sent by Adam Marsden
Liverpool 16/05/2024
David found us a great deal at short notice and sorted everything out for us. We are absolutely delighted with the service and the holiday.
Sent by Moira Ellison
Southport 16/05/2024
Using Travel Counsellors has taken the worry about booking flights and holidays. I know they will look after my best interests at all times. All I have to do is just sit back and enjoy the holiday knowing I am in safe hands.
Sent by Ronald McLean
Liverpool 16/05/2024
I have found Dave to be that unusual blend of friendly and professional. Not everyone can accomplish this. He has been available at all times, and has taken the stress out of organizing this holiday. His knowledge has shone through.
Sent by Stephen Heatherill
Southport 16/05/2024
Whole new experience and took a lot of stress out of finding and booking a holiday
Sent by Eleanor Whitby
Dundee 16/05/2024
David has been with us right through the process of booking a luxury break with friends. His guidance has saved lots of stressful evenings scrolling through options. We will use David again and will of course recommend his services to others. Thank you!
Sent by Connor Day
Liverpool 16/05/2024
I have already recommended Dave to multiple friends and family.
Sent by Anne Malone
Formby 27/02/2024
Very best travel agent so helpful and efficient
Sent by Clare Brookfield
Southport 27/02/2024
Fantastic service
Sent by Nikola Elmes
Horsham 27/02/2024
Dave has given us some great ideas.
Sent by Martin Earl
Southport 27/02/2024
Thank you so much for helping us book the right holiday to celebrate a special occasion. Excellent service as always !!
Sent by Barry Smith
Liverpool 27/02/2024
David is a joy to work with, he does what he says he will do, his knowledge is exemplary and he takes care of the details that can at times be stressful . Literally stress free holiday planning .
Sent by Kellie Tulip
Ibiza 27/02/2024
Fantastic service very quick to reply and holiday booked within 24 hours .
Sent by Deborah Johnson
Southport 27/02/2024
Knowledgeable, helpful and friendly what’s not to love
Sent by Paula Ludley
Southport 27/02/2024
Great personal service and advice.
Sent by Geraldine Williams
Southport 27/02/2024
I was given a good choice of flights and hotel packages and every question asked was promptly dealt with A very easy company to deal with and will do so again in the future
Sent by Jill Fielding
Ormskirk 27/02/2024
Helpful, courteous, has great ideas for holidays, never lets you worry when you’re abroad gives 120% to his customers
Sent by Jared Earl
Southport 27/02/2024
David has always been brilliant
Sent by Haydn Preece
Southport 27/02/2024
Dave Ashworth is always available, totally professional, well informed and supportive. Dave makes our holidays happen.
Sent by Joshua Earl
Southport 30/11/2023
Holiday was absolutely fantastic. it was everything and more of what we hoped for it to be and everything went so smooth!
Sent by Mary Doyle
Liverpool 30/11/2023
Dave did a brilliant job both in arranging our holiday to California in the summer and in planning our next trip to New York.
Sent by Laurel Byrne
Formby 06/11/2023
David always provides us with the most personal touch. He listens to our needs and requirements and finds the best options for us. He offers a range of choices and is happy to keep searching until we find the perfect holiday. He dealt with our month long trip to Canada being delayed for 3 years and kept researching when we could travel again and waved us off with a smile.
Sent by Clare Brookfield
Southport 06/11/2023
Great experience and put my parents at ease.
Sent by Gillian Kershaw
Liverpool 16/10/2023
David was extremely efficient and helpful in everything we asked of him. I would highly recommend.
Sent by Moira Ellison
Southport 16/10/2023
Travelling is so much easier going through Travel Counsellors - no stress and no worries - thank you for all your help.
Sent by Amy Roberts
Southport 21/09/2023
Dave is super helpful - he always responds quickly to queries and remembers preferences which makes the process of booking really easy. It's always a pleasure to work with him.
Sent by Keith Taylor
Wirral 08/09/2023
I can’t recommend David and TC enough. Despite personal issues I experienced during booking his help, patience and support was outstanding. His efforts to find us our ideal holiday was exceptional and the professional way he sorted everything was greatly appreciated. We won’t be using any other service or business other than TC in the future.
Sent by Michael Carrington
Manchester 30/08/2023
Perfect service which makes travelling reliable, pleasant and a joy
Sent by Susan Allison
Wirral 18/08/2023
Always gets things sorted - excellent service!
Sent by Philip Nixon
Wirral 18/08/2023
So efficient.
Sent by Barry McPartland
Liverpool 18/08/2023
David Ashworth was extremely polite knowledgeable and professional about my recent booking. He explored all travel scenarios and advised accordingly.
Sent by Gill Ward
Formby 06/07/2023
Dave has been amazing and kept me updated throughout. I just love the personal service that is provided. I have passed his details onto three people, fingers crossed they will be in touch Thanks Dave
Sent by Donna Cowell
Liverpool 04/07/2023
Dave was really helpful, patient and extremely pleasant throughout our experience and continues to do so. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him and would definitely use him again in the future.
Sent by Jill Fielding
Ormskirk 11/05/2023
David is reliable and efficient wouldn't use anyone else - A great find.
Sent by John Hess
Wirral 25/04/2023
As always, Dave provided us with plenty of options at reasonable prices and dealt with our booking in an efficient, personable and professional manner.
Sent by Joshua Earl
Southport 17/04/2023
David Ashworth was a huge help with our last holidays and has made everything so easy and simple. Takes a lot of the stress away from booking and organising a holiday. Couldn't recommend highly enough
Sent by Antony Clarke
Formby 17/04/2023
Thanks for your excellent service even the out of normal working hours will always recommend to other people. Thanks, Tony
Sent by Philip Teare
Liverpool 17/04/2023
I would highly recommend David because, in my experience of working with him, he Listens to the people he is organizing the travel arrangements for. He engages with and builds lasting relationships, That’s the way to make a real lasting business impression. the fact that in my experience he gets repeat custom and is highly recommended. You don’t get what you wish for. You get what you work for. David certainly goes the extra mile to get you the best travel arrangements.
Sent by Jeffrey Bimson
WIGAN 13/03/2023
Most organisations are as good as the people who represent them, David is exceptional in all areas of service, he organises all aspects of travel from enquiry to arriving at the place of destination and back, it takes away all concerns and hassle. If its private travel it allows us to look forward to the holiday from the minute its booked and if its business, it allows our team to concentrate on the their days to day responsibilities knowing that everything is taken care of.
Sent by Moira Ellison
Southport 06/03/2023
Booking for a group is very stressful its a big responsibility - my Travel Counsellor has made it look easy. I know that he will always support me if something goes wrong.
Sent by Audrey Gerrard
Southport 23/02/2023
Very friendly and professional at all times. David listens and understands what we are looking for and suggests holidays which are suitable We cannot take many holidays but we are made to feel that we have been given the same attention and care as “frequent” travellers.
Sent by Charles Mills
Formby 16/02/2023
Excellent customer service as always.
Sent by Jonathan Hannan
Formby 02/02/2023
Once again Dave has provided the perfect travel planning and package. Everything is covered and is completely hassle free. Used him many times previously and will continue to use Dave’s services. Absolutely spot on.
Sent by Michelle Brunskill
Formby 26/01/2023
David was extremely helpful & quick to respond to my request for a last minute holiday, providing lots of possible flight options for me to review & book. Thank you.
Sent by Michael Fazal
Formby 16/01/2023
This is the second time we’ve used Dave, and on both occasions he’s been efficient, helpful, and provided great value to us. Significantly we needed help with a flight upgrade for my wife when she injured her leg in New York on the previous trip, and Dave provided instant help, and booked us a Business Class seat, and at a much lower price that we could have ourselves.
Sent by Brian Malone
Ormskirk 10/01/2023
Excellent at building the ideal holiday for the individual client at a reasonable price. Great at communication of issues and coming up with practical resolution.
Sent by Philomena Tulip
Southport 10/01/2023
David Ashworth goes that extra mile for everyone, without him it would be impossible for me to travel. Being disabled David arranges everything perfect.
Sent by Brian Spencer
Southport 29/12/2022
Always a pleasure to use Dave, takes all the stress out of booking the perfect holiday.
Sent by Gerard Clarke
Southport 29/12/2022
David was very helpful and clearly has a in-depth knowledge of the cruise ship industry …..competitive pricing and quality service. Thanks again!
Sent by Marjorie Hall
Southport 06/12/2022
Excellent service, nothing is too much trouble.
Sent by Haydn Preece
Southport 21/11/2022
A superb professional service from David Ashworth. Great advice and high quality communication. Booking completed with simplicity. We could not do that!
Sent by Colin Wynne
Ormskirk 21/11/2022
We always get a great service from Dave Ashworth, he goes the extra mike and makes sure everything is in place. All we have to do is turn up!
Sent by Clive Lord
Formby 21/11/2022
Great service, gave David a brief of what I required and came back quickly with the perfect holiday
Sent by Amy Roberts
Southport 04/11/2022
David is professional, friendly and very helpful.
Sent by Mary Doyle
Liverpool 10/10/2022
David was extremely helpful and professional in finding flights and car hire for our trip.
Sent by Stephen Allcock
Prescot 08/09/2022
Excellent service, as always. Thank you David.
Sent by Jason Tomlinson
Formby 24/08/2022
Excellent service as always, takes the stress out of travel.
Sent by Giovanni D'Eramo
Wirral 24/08/2022
Knowledgeable, efficient, caring and impeccable service. I highly recommend Travel Counsellors and won’t be using any other travel company in the future.
Sent by Judith Hastings
Southport 24/08/2022
Dave Ashworth is brilliant, I love that he takes care of everything which allows me to enjoy my holidays stress free.
Sent by Gary Baker
Southport 06/06/2022
Lots of communication, I felt that David was right on top of things all the way. Very reassuring experience.
Sent by Brian Malone
Ormskirk 06/06/2022
Every time we use David to plan our holiday he always delivers the best service, solution and value.
Sent by Jill Fielding
ORMSKIRK 03/05/2022
Fabulous service David gives 110% to your requests. Used for many years comes highly recommended
Sent by Ann McCracken
Liverpool 28/04/2022
We have been looked after by David for ten years. Peace of mind.
Sent by David Maher
Formby 19/04/2022
David is great, recommend him to anyone!
Sent by Nicholas Drummond
Sydney 06/04/2022
Brilliant service and genuine person.
Sent by Teresa Williams
Liverpool 17/03/2022
We recommend you to our niece & her boyfriend, they have booked a holiday with you for later this year. It’s her first holiday abroad without a family. And it’s been reassuring for her parents knowing that you are taking care of the booking arrangements. Thank you.
Sent by Jonathan Hannan
Formby 17/03/2022
I passed Dave the ideas of what I wanted. He went away and came back with comprehensive suggestions with ideas that I hadn’t thought of. Needless to say I’ve booked through him and ended up booking a couple of holidays. Highly recommended, thanks
Sent by Michael Fazal
Formby 24/02/2022
Superb service, great and quick communication, was able to help when we had travel insurance issues, provided a flexible approach as we have a multi destination holiday, and we have a good deal. I have already recommended Dave to friends and family, and my son will be making contact to talk about a skiing holiday next year
Sent by Amy Roberts
Southport 24/02/2022
David was absolutely fantastic - he came up with some great ideas for us and always responded quickly to emails.
Sent by Jerome Hobbs
Formby 10/01/2022
Not only did Dave find a great holiday at a good price he was incredibly helpful in helping us navigate all of the additional COVID relayed requirements. Thank you!
Sent by John Fell
Southport 23/11/2021
Very professional and new the travel market extremely well and kept me informed at all times I would definitely use again
Sent by Brian Malone
Ormskirk 13/11/2021
Dave provided excellent customer service and seems to get the best value holidays every time.
Sent by Michael Cullen
Wigan 20/10/2021
Excellent service from David. Has made travel seamless, even during these difficult pandemic times.
Sent by Susan Allison
Wirral 28/09/2021
Very easy to deal with!
Sent by John Charnock
Formby 21/09/2021
Thank you for the help and support you gave me when I was in trouble at the airport.
Sent by Philomena Tulip
Southport 10/09/2021
First class Dave Ashworth goes all out to help you with your trip. Without Dave I wouldn’t know where to start. Looking forward to Dave sorting my next trip out, its great that personal touch
Sent by Justin Finn
Formby 02/09/2021
David always provides us with the best service, above and beyond what you’d expect. Nothing is to much trouble.
Sent by Stephen Allcock
Liverpool 02/09/2021
Fantastic, prompt and detailed personally tailored advice.
Sent by Tony Clarke
Formby 02/09/2021
Dave was a great help yet again and was the reason we booked as he was able to reassure us and give us all the paperwork and info need to make our trip stress free, will be using him again for sure thanks Tony
Sent by Louise Newton
Southport 27/08/2021
Dave has given us great advice and arranged a holiday perfectly suited to our family - exactly what we were looking for . Thank you .
Sent by Jason Tomlinson
Formby 27/08/2021
Fabulous service, thank you so much Dave for sorting everything out for us.
Sent by Christopher Kay
Crosby 27/08/2021
David came up trumps as usual.
Sent by Siobhan Farnell
Formby 27/08/2021
David Ashworth is always extremely helpful & professional. A pleasure to deal with. Thank you.
Sent by Oliver Grills
Southport 27/08/2021
Always brilliantly helpful and good to know there’s someone I can call to ask any questions.
Sent by Simon Nolan
Southport 26/08/2021
Polite and patient. Always very happy with the service David Ashworth provides!!!
Sent by Alan Jecks
Southport 05/08/2021
A very professional and personal service. Couldn’t ask for more so far
Sent by Michael Carpenter
Wigan 26/07/2021
Excellent throughout - knowledgeable, helpful and always willing to provide detailed advice in a really challenging climate around navigating through requirements for travel.
Sent by Haydn Preece
SOUTHPORT 08/07/2021
Thank you once again David for your excellent, professional service. I always recommend you and tell anyone whose contemplating travelling to contact you.
Sent by Genette Flynn
Liverpool 30/06/2021
Dave is an excellent counsellor and a great asset to Travel Counsellors team. Nothing is too much bother and he is very personable.
Sent by Anna Matthews
Southport 23/06/2021
Fab customer service, nothing is ever too much trouble! Highly recommend Dave!
Sent by Michael Kennedy
Formby 23/06/2021
David was friendly and courteous. He organised everything very promptly and sent our documentation to us very soon afterwards.
Sent by James Kenn
Formby 28/06/2018
We found the experience with David booking our twin centre holiday to Dubai and Mauritius to be very professional. David was very knowledgable on our chosen destinations and the traveler pack with travel guides for the holiday was a nice touch. We would definitely use David again for future travel plans.
Sent by Jill Fielding
West lancs 25/06/2018
Usually efficient getting back to me. Nothing is too big for you. I guess you love a challenge. Can highly recommend your service
Sent by Steve Johnson
Formby 25/06/2018
Once again David created a great get away package for our family. Nothing seems to be too much trouble for David even when we ask for last minute changes or requests. We constantly provide his name to family and friends for their trips abroad and they are always full of praise for David's recommendations and great attention to detail. You just can't go wrong with David!!!
Sent by Lisa France
Southport 22/06/2018
David has always been very thorough, helpful and keeps in touch throughout your holiday experience to make sure all is good
Sent by Teresa Williams
Liverpool 18/06/2017
Once again we are planning to travel abroad, and the first thing that comes to mind the minute we talk about holidays is David Ashworth and Travel Counsellors. All we do is say where and when we want to go and David does the rest.
I love everything about the service we receive, from booking to flying it couldn't be easier.
Thank you for all that you do.
Sent by Jill Fielding
Haskayne 16/06/2017
Personal attention to detail Always goes the extra mile. Would definitely recommend his superb service.
Sent by Ann McCracken
Blundellsands 16/06/2017
We have used the services of David several times and are looking forward to our next holiday in August. Nothing too much trouble. Why bother with high street when you can have a sunny experience with local expert?
Sent by Philomena Tulip
Southport 16/06/2017
David has been so helpful.
I would give him a five star rating in every way of travel with Travel Counsellors. I recommend to all my friends as David just gives you that extra personal touch.
Sent by Pauline Foley
Formby 16/06/2017
David was efficient and very courteous. He came back very quickly with answers for my travel and nothing is too much trouble for him. He delivers tickets etc personally where he can. I would highly recommend him for your holiday plans.
Sent by Joan Craven
Aldershot Hampshire 16/06/2017
I can honestly say your service and attention to detail was spot on - you found just what I was looking for, a tailor made holiday to suit my own requirements i.e. travelling alone.
I have already recommended you to several friends and they seemed very impressed. I had never previously thought of letting someone else arrange my holiday, thus removing the hassle and uncertainty normally encountered - particularly for those above a certain age like myself! Well done.
Sent by Clare Friar
Formby 16/06/2017
Great service from Dave as usual and a really enjoyable holiday. Thanks.
Sent by Angela Rohr
Liverpool 08/12/2015
We had a lovely holiday in Italy, in June this year. David organised it for us, even down to the extra leg room that we wanted on the flight. This is the third time David has sorted a holiday for us. We have always been really pleased with the suggestions he has made and we have always had plenty of places to choose from. Thank you once again David.
Sent by Jonathan Hart
Birmingham 04/12/2015
We have been extremely pleased with our holiday arrangements. Thank you David, everything has been delivered to a tee and nothing has ever been too much trouble. You made the run up to our holidays very simple and seamless.
Sent by Caroline Clark
Wallasey 04/12/2015
I approached David after meeting him at an event and requested his guidance and services in booking a trip to Dubai and Abu Dhabi for the Grand Prix. As it is a country I am not familiar with I felt David could help take away concerns about local procedures and bookings with the hotels and transfer companies.
David offered an outstanding service. He helped find the best deals and we couldn't have been happier with how smoothly the entire trip was.
I also requested a change just before our trip and he sorted everything out and sent all corresponding paperwork.
I felt completely at ease during the trip and knew if needed I could contact David to support any problems, not that there were any.
We will be asking David to help with an upcoming trip and probably many more! Thank you!
Sent by Susan Jones
Formby Liverpool 03/12/2015
Thanks so much David for all of your help and guidance, we have not been on a cruise before and it was great to have your support in finding the best one for us. Really looking forward to summer 2016!
Sent by Tracey North
Southport 03/12/2015
Dave has arranged a number of family holidays and shortbreaks for us , not only does he take any hassle out of organising your Holiday but he has useful suggestions and is always on hand when you need him. I have recommended him to numerous friends and family
Sent by Joseph Ainscough
Liverpool 03/12/2015
Really happy with your service throughout.
From agreeing to get us a great holiday (which you have) to sorting out all transfers/ lovely hotel - though most importantly a fantastic price! I would definitely use you again, and recommend you to friends and family in future.
Sent by John Morshead
Crosby 12/03/2012
I have used David for a number of my travel arrangements over the last 12 months. I have always found him to be friendly, personable,knowledgeable efficient and professional. David listens to what you need and seeks to tailor the arrangements around your requirements.
Sent by James Noon
High Wucombe 13/12/2011
I gave Dave a difficult brief - I called him on the Sunday and said I wanted to a week in the Caribbean leaving in 4 days. Having spent days trawling the internet for deals, I was convinced there were none that matched my budget.
Within 24 hour Dave had suceeded where I had failed! He found a great deal and we had a lovely time. What's more, I never felt that Dave was "trying to sell me something" or being pushy. He presented the deal and gave his honest opinion on the pro's and con's.
Would recommend Dave and would use him again!
Sent by Ann Marie Morrissey
Leighton Buzzard 11/11/2011
I would have no hesitation in recommending David. Prompt, efficient and professional.
David provided an excellent service, I have booked several holidays/hotels this year, he is completely flexible and adaptable and I will continue to use and recomend David's fantastic service.
Thank you David!
Sent by Harold Jones
Southport 27/10/2011
Just to let you know we were delighted with everything. The hotel was even better than last time. You could recommend it to anyone. Everyone was very impressed, which was a big relief to us as we recommended it.
Sent by Philip Teare
Liverpool 20/10/2011
We had decided that this Christmas we would treat ourselves to some sun rather than the freezing cold and snow. David Ashworth was recommended to us by a friend of a friend. We did not really have any holiday ideas or budget to work to, and asked David to come up with some ideas for us for a winter sunshine holiday. David gave us some great destinations and good prices as well. In fact we were struggling to choose one but with Davids guidance and patience we have a excellent package put together for us at a great price.
Many thanks David.
Sent by Clare Friar
Formby, merseyside. 19/10/2011
The service we received from Dave was fantastic. Nothing was too much trouble and he searched to find us a great deal. Dave made going on holiday very easy as he had organised everything and all travel documents were very detailed. A very personnel friendly service and would definitely use Dave for all our future holidays.
Sent by Justin Finn
Formby 17/10/2011
I would have no hesitation in recommending David's excellent service - prompt, efficient, professional and importantly...affordable! David has provided a service beyond that of any high street travel agent! He is completely flexible and adaptable and I will continue to use and recomend David's fantastic service.
Thanks. A*!
Sent by Helen Shaw
Liverpool 17/10/2011
This year I have booked two holidays with David, both times he has provided me with excellent service.
I would thoroughly recommend him to anyone who is thinknig of booking a holiday or even just booking flights or accomodation.
Sent by Steve Allcock
Prescot 17/10/2011
Excellent service from start to finish. Our (not David's) chosen hotel let us down at the last minute due to overbooking. David didn't accept their offered alternative and went the extra mile to find us something much better - for a lower price! I'm sure we had a much better holiday than we would otherwise have done, thanks to David's persistence. Thank you David.
Sent by John North
Formby 17/10/2011
I cannot recommend Dave highly enough. Our original holiday fell through with the operator at a weeks notice of departure! I approached Dave, and within a few hours he provided several options at, or less than we were paying previously. We ended up having what I can honestly say was one of the best family holidays we have ever had, even our 13 year old daughter talked to us and enjoyed it, so no higher praise. Top quality service, all personalised - I'll never book a holiday with anyone else again.
Sent by Michael Kellett
Hightown 07/06/2011
I gave Dave a very keen price to match an Internet sourced all inclusive holiday at a five star Turkish hotel. He beat the price very quickly.
Our holiday was secured shortly afterwards and confirmed in writing
Would recommend Dave's service if you are looking for that special holiday or a tour anywhere at a very good price... Dave does all the work and produces a full itinerary for you
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Vietnam - Mekong Delta
12/12/2024
A highlight reel from my trip to Vietnam - This is the Mekong Delta, an overnight trip from Saigon
Alentejo Region Part 1
12/12/2024
A short highlight reel from my trip to Alentejo, Portugal. This is day one taking in Tapada dos Coelheiros and Estremoz.
Vietnam - Hoi An
12/12/2024
A highlight reel from my trip to Vietnam - this is Hoi An, a short 1 hour flight down from Hanoi and we spent 2 nights here.
Vietnam - Ninh Binh
12/12/2024
Highlights from my trip to Vietnam - This is Ninh Binh, an overnight trip from Hanoi.
Vietnam - Hanoi
12/12/2024
A short highlight reel of my trip to Vietnam - This is Hanoi (my favourite place)
Alentejo Region Part 2
12/12/2024
A short highlight reel from my recent trip to Alentejo, Portugal. This is day two, taking in Marvao, Castelo de Vide & Torre de Palma
Alentejo Region Part 3
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A short highlight reel from my recent trip to Alentejo, Portugal. This is day three, taking in Evora, Monsaraz & Herdade do Sobroso.
Alentejo Region Part 4
12/12/2024
A short highlight reel from my recent trip to Alentejo, Portugal. This is day four, taking in Herdade do Sobroso & Porto Covo
Vietnam - Saigon
12/12/2024
A highlight reel from my trip to Vietnam, this is Saigon a short 1 hour flight down from Hoi An
Vietnam - Ha Long Bay
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A short highlight reel from my trip to Vietnam - This is Ha Long Bay an overnight trip from Hanoi.
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Culinary delights, wine and incredible scenery in beautiful Alentejo, Portugal
02 January 2025
Prior to this trip, my experience of Portugal was visits to the coast and a city break in Lisbon. I had never ventured inland, so I was excited to discover what Alentejo had to offer. The Alentejo region covers an enormous area of more than 31,000 km². It offers stunning coastlines with beautiful beaches and good surf, fields of cork trees, medieval towns and some of the best food you will ever e
Vietnam - with Intrepid Travel Part 2
27 November 2024
Guided tours of Vietnam with Intrepid Travel For a large proportion of this trip I was part of a guided tour, organised by Intrepid Travel. They know what they’re doing for sure. Our host throughout the trip was first class: a wonderful human being! They got to know everyone personally, always made sure we were comfortable, and was a fountain of knowledge. Humorous is an understatement! We were
Vietnam - with Intrepid Travel Part 1
27 November 2024
Vietnam: An unforgettable two week experience As a leisure and corporate travel advisor, I spend a lot of time learning about exotic and cultural destinations across the globe. I’m lucky that I get to travel, too. Every so often a destination seems to pique my interest and lure me into really… really… wanting to visit. In 2024, this was Vietnam! In October I was lucky enough to spend two weeks
A delicious foodie break in San Sebastian
27 February 2024
A delicious foodie break in San Sebastian We decided upon a three night holiday in San Sebastian for our October half term family break. It’s a destination that’s not too far, but far enough for a brief getaway in a better climate than the UK offers in autumn! San Sebastian is a city beach resort on the Bay of Biscay in the mountainous Basque Country, northern Spain. San Sebastian is famous for
Holland America's Rotterdam
09 December 2022
Having been fortunate enough to be invited to cruise with Holland America to the Norwegian their new Fjords as part of the naming ceremony for their new ship ‘Rotterdam’ I was intrigued to see what she and Holland America offered the luxury cruise market and I’m delighted to say I wasn’t disappointed. She’s a truly stunning vessel, medium sized and very easy to navigate the various entertainment
10 REASONS WHY YOU NEED TO VISIT AUSTRALIA
21 November 2022
Wow, where do I even start with this one? When most people think of Australia, they probably think of kangaroos and the Great Barrier Reef. That's all fine and well, but really the first thing that you need to know is that Australia is incredibly diverse and pretty huge. How huge, you ask? Australia spans over 2.9 million square miles and comprises of 6 time zones. You're probably not going to b
BEST DESTINATIONS TO GO IN NOVEMBER
04 November 2022
If you enjoy travelling to less crowded beaches, booking a trip in November will allow you to beat the crowds and experience these amazing destinations in off peak times. While November heralds the arrival of winter in the Northern Hemisphere, it is one of the most pleasant months to travel in the Southern Hemisphere. For this month, my top 5 destinations to visit in November are Tasmania, New Z
TOP HOLIDAY DESTINATIONS TO GO IN OCTOBER
30 September 2022
TOP HOLIDAY DESTINATIONS TO GO IN OCTOBER Travelling in October has so many advantages. Not only does this month fall in the off-peak season prices, but it's also less crowded as the kids are back at school, the weather is still good and it's the perfect month to escape the daily grind to discover a new extraordinary destination. For this month, my top 5 holiday destinations to visit in October
Getting ready for corporate travel as lock down eases - is your travel policy ready to go?
16 July 2020
Why now is the perfect time to review your Travel Policy During these strange times its often travel spend that is first on the list of cutbacks. Reducing or limiting travel and adapting to new technologies might and could well be the new normal but nothing will ever beat face to face relationships. One thing you can be sure of is that if you’re not sitting in front of your clients someone will b
Ocean Cruise - Best for Luxury
21 November 2019
Thinking about making the leap from a mainstream mega-ship to a more intimate luxury vessel? Here's my favourite Luxury Cruise Lines Regent Seven Seas Cruises® offer the MOST inclusive luxury experience. This is cruising as it was meant to be where everything is included; return flights and transfers, unlimited shore excursions, all fine dining and beverages, unlimited Wi-Fi and even gratuities a
Ocean Cruise - Best for Families
19 November 2019
Ever wondered which cruise operator would be best for your family holiday but never knew where to start - here's my favourites! Royal Caribbean International At Royal Caribbean, family comes first. They've thought of every little detail to give you an unforgettable family holiday, from start to finish. Discover breath-taking family holiday destinations around the world, staying in family-friend
Boston By Bike!!
18 April 2019
One of the benefits of this job is that I get to visit some amazing places to help me promote, sell and recommend to my clients and earlier this year I was lucky enough to visit Boston. It's a beautiful city and I got to see it from a different angle and one I would recommend - by bicycle with Urban AdvenTours. The Urban AdvenTours Boston City View Bicycle Tour is a classic tour for those looki
Beautiful Quebec
27 November 2018
The second half of the trip focused on Quebec....... A short distance outside Ottawa is Wakefield Mill Hotel & Spa. Imagine a place so serene, yet so conveniently close to Canada's capital. First built in 1838, the Wakefield Mill Hotel & Spa is now a charming, four-star country boutique hotel surrounded by the splendid Gatineau Park and the picturesque village of Wakefield. It offers 42 unique
Wonderful Ontario
27 November 2018
I had the opportunity recently to visit Canada, specifically Ontario and Quebec, to experience this amazing country first hand. And it really didn’t disappoint! The itinerary ahead was packed, spending 1 night each in Niagara Falls, Toronto, Ottawa, Gatineau-Ottawa, Vaudreuil-Dorion and Montreal. We were met at Toronto Airport and whisked away for the hour and a half car journey to Niagara Fall
Family Fun In The Sun
25 September 2018
The flights and hotel have been booked for ages and finally the time is here for our flight to Palermo, Sicily from our local airport (Liverpool). Not a great start as the conveyor belt was broken so after two long queues we finally cleared security and had a brisk 20 minutes to check out duty free before boarding our flight with EasyJet. The flight was great, took off on time and landed 20 min
UK Staycation – Family Short Break
16 July 2018
With this glorious weather we’ve been having, we decided to take a short break and see some of the beautiful countryside we have here in the UK. We’re normally your traditional Lake District visitors, sticking to the usual hot spots, but we decided to try our hand a little further afield and booked a three-night break with Hoseasons on the border of the Lake District in the Cumbrian Valley wi
October Family Break to Cascais
28 June 2018
I was looking forward to this trip. After recent back surgery this short break was a chance to re-charge the batteries and put the past few months behind us. Also, it was the first package holiday abroad we took as a family in the Eighties. My parents used to live in the area and they were keen to show off their old haunt. We loved it then, but would my kids love it now? Going back to a place y
Regent Seven Seas Customer Cruise Event
26 April 2018
This was the first of many events I’ve got planned to interact with you (my clients) to introduce new ideas, destinations and travel providers that will hopefully inspire your future travel plans and achieve those dreams and help make lots of memories. Kelly-Marie from Regent Seven Seas was my first guest speaker and delivered a wonderful presentation to around 30 guests, who as well a lovely g
Berlin Family City Break
15 June 2017
For our latest adventure, we took a last-minute decision to visit a European city during the May half term school holidays. Available from our local airport Liverpool, we saw Berlin had some great flights to make the most of two nights away. Joanne and I had visited Hamburg in the past to visit the Christmas Markets and I’ve been to Munich, but as family we’d never considered Germany for a break.
Abu Dhabi Family Holiday 2017
06 April 2017
For our family holiday this year we decided to go back to the Middle East, after visiting Dubai last May we thought we’d try another Emirate resort, Abu Dhabi. We took the opportunity to visit at the end of March beginning of April, the temperatures were perfect for us averaging 35 degrees and not a cloud in sight. Overall, we were away for a week taking advantage of the overnight flights w
Dubai
11 November 2016
For our family holiday this year we visited Dubai for the first time. Using Emirates Airlines we took the overnight flight on the A380 from Manchester. The service, in flight entertainment and overall comfort were excellent and we arrived refreshed and ready to start our holiday. We stayed in the fantastic Ritz Carlton Jumeirah Beach. With its beachfront location and stunning views of the Pa
Abu Dhabi
11 November 2016
I was lucky enough to visit the capital of the UAE and it is a land of true contrasts. Over the few days I was there I experienced the cultural highlights of Abu Dhabi City and its islands and beauty of the surrounding desert. Our base for the trip was the luxurious Ritz Carlton situated on the Abu Dhabi Grand Canal, 20 minutes from the airport with stunning views of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosq
Oktoberfest - Munich
19 June 2013
Oktoberfest is a must do for all stag parties, beer enthusiast's or simply for an alternative city break weekend. We stayed in the Winters Munich City Centre Hotel, a 15 minute walk from the festival location and right opposite the train station which offers a direct rail service to the airport. Oktoberfest can only be described as huge! The site itself is massive, a huge fairground with 10
Cala Millor, Majorca
19 June 2013
This is a wonderful resort for families. This resort is perfect with it’s lovely long sandy beach with plenty of activities, fun parks and entertainment for the younger children, pubs and restaurants with family entertainment and great offers to suit all tastes. We stayed in the Morito Hotel, set back one block from the main street and two blocks from the beach. The family room was great for ou
Disneyland Paris
19 June 2013
Disneyland Paris is a fantastic short break for all the family. We drove via the Eurotunnel and stayed at Disney's Davy Crockett Ranch. It's a short five minute drive away from Disneyland and gives you the flexibility of self-catering and the ability to drive to the massive Val d'Europe shopping mall with plenty of restaurants and a huge supermarket. Disneyland Paris at this time of year is
LykiaWorld Antalya
12 April 2011
The impressive LykiaWorld Antalya is set in a beautiful location overlooking the Mediterranean, with Taurus mountains as its backdrop. It offers a superb range of facilities including waterslides, a vibrant activity pool and a relaxation pool; as well as gourmet cuisine from around the world; plus an extensive spa and wellness centre which provides a haven of relaxation. All this and more ensures
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