David Bishop

My expertise

New Zealand
South East Asia
South America
North America
Vietnam
Multi - Destination
Australasia
Safari

I'm based in

Edinburgh

Available for new enquiries

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It's Nice To Meet You

Hello my name is David and I would love to be your personal Travel Counsellor. I have over 18 years-experience as a successful premium travel consultant for an award-winning high street firm, specialising in long-haul luxury travel. I’ve qualified for both the Australian specialist and Canada specialist programs so you can be sure you are speaking to an expert. My customer service focused approach has led to many satisfied leisure and corporate clients over the years.

I’ve lived in Edinburgh for over 20 years now, and am lucky to do so with my 10 year-old and 7 year old daughters. I love this city and think it’s one of the best places to live, work and bring up a family.

I have been fortunate to have travelled extensively throughout Europe, Asia, Africa, North and South America, and I have lived and worked in both Australia and New Zealand for almost two years. I have experienced everything from sleeping under the stars in a swag in the outback to staying in some of the finest hotels in the world.

From my varied travel experiences I know what makes a great holiday and can make that journey special for you too. From extra space on long haul flights to room upgrades, or even a table at an “unbookable” signature restaurant, I’m here to help! I have expert knowledge in the premium cabins of all major airlines and have been very lucky to fly business class with Emirates, Etihad, Qatar, Cathay Pacific, Air New Zealand and British Airways, as well as numerous others in economy and premium economy. So, I’m well placed to give advice on the nuances of seating product, plane types and routes. It is these small details that often can make all the difference.

Since joining Travel Counsellors I achieved the TC Care award where my peers voted me the most helpful TC globally, while also achieving the Gold Travel Counsellor, standard which means I am in the top 10% of Travel Counsellors globally and one of only a handful of Gold Travel Counsellors in Scotland.

I'm here to support with all the complexities of travel at the moment too, from what form to fill out on departure, to tests required on your return. I'll lead you through every step, safely and securely so you know you are being dealt with by a trusted travel expert.

Whether it is a business trip to Singapore, a weekend break to Venice or a family holiday to Mauritius (my first daughters first and best holiday she’ll never remember!), I’ll be delighted to assist and turn your holiday experience from the ordinary of the internet and high street, to an extraordinary, totally personalised, and unique trip for you.

By booking through Travel Counsellors, every part of your holiday is 100% financially protected either through the Travel Counsellors Financial Trust or ATOL and I’m personally here for you 24/7 if you need anything while you are away.

You deserve the best so please call or email me and let me start your extraordinary journey.

David

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2020 - the year that travel forgot.

2020 - the year that travel forgot.

So 2020 eh? Not been much fun has it so far, I’m always one for looking on the positive side of things, but that really has been put to the test during the last year for sure. But I really do believe that there have been some core elements of this session of general misery for humanity which does lend itself to a different perspective, a dive into our personalities and our focus on what is really

11 Nov 2020 5   min read

Travel Trade Crusade 2019

Travel Trade Crusade 2019

As I walked into the car park in Reims dressed as a pirate and walked past an inflated panda followed by someone who would not look out of place in a remake of deliverance I did question whether I'd not made another serious error of judgement? But here we were in Champagne country getting ready for the travel trade crusade. After enjoying the benefits of this region the day before I'm not sure I w

11 Sept 2019 5   min read

Cruising to the end of the Earth.

Cruising to the end of the Earth.

"Cruising? Really?" I exclaimed as my fiancé floated the idea of doing some of our honeymoon on a boat. Now it wasn't that I was totally against cruising, simply that my travel preferences had previously always been on the less static and more fluid kind of focus. Just rocking up in a place and seeing what there was before moving on, I always preferred to immerse myself a little in the place somet

24 Jun 2019 5   min read

Mexico Madness

Mexico Madness

"What’s spring break" I heard one of the group exclaim, as we queued up to get into Coco Bongos, a nightclub with some level of infamy but also with an equal level of fun attached. I'd luckily won a place on a work trip to Cancun and the Riviera Maya and joined 20 of my fellow Travel Counsellors on a trip to explore the region and some of the best hotels around as well, tough gig! The only issue

02 Jun 2019 5   min read

There is nothing so nice as messing about on a river.

There is nothing so nice as messing about on a river.

I realised after I'd met Gianfranco my driver, who was about to chauffeur me towards my river cruise, that I was about to be immersed in a world that I was not used to. The immaculate new Mercedes S Class was luxury defined, the handmade leather interior and refreshing towel to cool my sweaty brow was a welcome from the oppressive heat of a Bologna summer. This is how all clients who cruise wi

01 Sept 2018 5   min read

Carving out a new experience in North America.

Carving out a new experience in North America.

Most of us who like to slide down mountains for fun have a pretty good gauge on European destinations, what works for us, our families etc and what's the kind of place that suits. Most of us have been on a few of these trips in our time and for some of the lucky few it’s a yearly adventure into the snow. However, with the changes in foreign exchange rates and simply the massive differences in expe

10 Jun 2018 5   min read

Majorca - the unexplored corner.

Majorca - the unexplored corner.

I'll be honest, I didn't have massive expectations for our first family holiday as a foursome to Majorca. I mean we already have a lunatic raver of a 3-year-old and a 4 month old who quite frankly looks like she enjoys a buffet, so I thought they'd fit right into my perception of how the holiday was going to go as a stereotypical Med trip. I am happy to say my perception was 100% incorrect and we

05 Jun 2018 5   min read

Down under but always on top

Down under but always on top

This was one of many adventures I'd done in Australia while I lived there for over a year, and this country has everything to offer the first-time visitor or the frequent traveller. My favourite state is Queensland. I lived in Brisbane for six months and so found the relaxed lifestyle and incredible weather very appealing. There is even a beach in the middle of the city, what's not to love? Wi

14 Jan 2018 5   min read

Rocking and Relaxing in the Canaries

Rocking and Relaxing in the Canaries

Walking into the lobby, Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody moving me closer to the feathered Brazilian Carnival ensemble once worn by Sir Elton, I did question what was I getting myself into. Our next adventure with our daughter Summer was a bit of winter sunshine in Tenerife and more specifically staying in the Hard Rock Hotel initially, before moving to one of the Luxury Hotels of the World, the magn

27 Nov 2017 5   min read

Roll the Sheep Knuckles

Roll the Sheep Knuckles

As I sat in a Mongolian Ger in my shorts, with the raging blizzard whirring outside, sipping vodka neat and wondering on my clothing choice, knowing I would soon need to use the facilities and would have to brave -45 temperatures, I did wonder how I had got to this point? And also why there was a board game with Sheeps Knuckles in front of me? But I've jumped ahead a little too far, let me rol

17 Aug 2017 5   min read

Travelling with an 8 month old - What were we thinking?

Travelling with an 8 month old - What were we thinking?

Were we prepared for a journey of 16 hours to Mauritius? Well if by taking 15 bags of nappies, enough baby biscuits to fill a Mcvities convention and furry toys that could rival a clear-out at Toys R Us, then possibly?! Of course though like all good plans, something was bound to go wrong. My wife alas, the true organiser and in control of everything fell ill on the way out, literally as we pa

28 Jul 2017 5   min read

What my customers say

If I could have given 11, I would have. Sterling service from David once again.

Lorraine Ingram

West Lothian

Great service. Everything was very quick and simple. Understood our requirements and offered a perfect solution.

Emma Endicott

Frome

David is dedicated to helping us get the best possible experience and his knowledge is invaluable to getting a great holiday!

Mike Crawshaw

Harrogate

I recently used David Bishop’s services once again, and as always, the experience was absolutely 10 out of 10. The entire process was seamless and completely stress-free — I didn’t have to worry about a thing. David handled everything flawlessly from start to finish. Thank you once again, David! I would highly recommend his services to all my friends, family, and colleagues.

Francesco Agus

Edinburgh

Patient, professional guidance. Knowledge of locations, climate, resorts, experiences. Oh and making the choosing and booking of a holiday incredibly smooth and hassle free. What a joy.

Maria Mcgill

Edinburgh

Amazing customer service and very quick responses. David is a great help and very knowledgeable will absolutely recommend.

Lewis Cook

Livingston

The flight booking was straightforward. Thank you.

Mary Drysdale

Edinburgh

First class service and delivered the perfect flight itinerary for my Christmas trip to see my brother and family in the states. Thank you Dave!

Simon Bergenroth

South Queensferry Edinburgh

Had multiple holidays/trips booked by David now, and each one has been great. I always get the feeling that had I tried to arrange a similar holiday myself, it wouldn't have been as good or satisfying.

James Barrie

Edinburgh

David was exceptionally response and helpful. He even continued with our booking while he was on holiday himself for continuity. Outstanding customer service. Thank you.

Fiona Insch

Berkhamsted

David has been brilliant with organising our trip which was relatively last minute! He gave us honest advice on what he would recommend doing which we really appreciated!

Klara Retamal Martinez

Leyland

Dave is extremely quick at responding, has expert knowledge and ensured that I got the best deal.

Cara Archibald

Edinburgh

We have used David several times over the years, and he has been a great help, providing peace of mind to a pair who are not he most confident of travellers. He came to the rescue when we were left at the airport by the courier last year, and what could have been a real difficult moment, was dealt with extremely quickly. Cannot speak to highly of his commitment and help.

Paul Bishop

MARKET DRAYTON

All questions answered quickly and helpfully finding us the holiday we want at an excellent price

Gordon Ewart

Edinburgh

Fabulous service and I've already passed on the details on the travel counsellors to all my friends and family to book onto the same cruise as us!

Stacy Murray

Dunfermline

Our adult children introduced us to David and Travel Counsellors when we decided to visit our lifelong friends in New Zealand at very short notice.We are seasoned travelers and have used many of the top travel companies. However we have never experienced such amazing service before, David was able to taylor our flights and connections perfectly including stopovers at various other locations. Thank you David and Travel Counsellors you are our definite go to for future travels.

Lesley Bilsland

Wiltshire

David was very helpful with not only finding me everything I needed but also patient with time since there were a lot of hiccups on my end figuring everything out for my travel. However it didn’t seem to bother him and it only made him even more supportive and helpful!

Magnus Pilz

Edinburgh

Has continually organised great holidays for us. Thanks sooo much!

Thomas Mckewan

Edinburgh

As always, David provides an excellent service. Cannot fault.

Claire Lockley

Market Drayton

David's assistance has been most helpful, very professional and always willing to help

Helen Green

Edinburgh

David's assistance has been most helpful, very professional and always willing to help

Helen Green

Edinburgh

I booked a fairly unique trip to Kansas City for a concert as a surprise trip for my girlfriend. Having never flown to that part of America, and with very little to go on online, I contacted David having had him recommended by a friend. David was so friendly, eager to help and interested in what my hopes for the trip were. He wasn't simply interested in booking things on my behalf, but in our background and our interests in order to fully exhaust all options that would be open to us. He took what he needed from the initial consultation and came back so quickly a few hours later with a wide variety of options. We had various time constraints that needed to be considered, which he worked in brilliantly. With David's immeasurable help, my girlfriend and I had the most incredible trip, fully taking advantage of where we visited because of how personally David managed our trip. I cannot thank him enough for all he's done. I initially didn't realise that Travel Counsellors were so much more than travel agents or brokers. The way he listened to our needs and worked them in without hesitation led to the holiday of a lifetime. David somehow remained patient with me panicking because it all seemed too simple. All in all, 6 flights, 3 cities, 4 airports and 2 hotels in a week went without any delays or issues. The trip was marked by our engagement, one which has been the best story to tell, and I couldn't have done it without David's professional and personable guidance and expertise."

Joel Macleod

Edinburgh

Dave is user friendly - more so than booking online myself

Sylvia Kuzminski

Musselburgh

Extremely helpful and have been kept up to date with relevant information.

Annmarie Biddulph

Birmingham

Peace of mind, experience and knowledge all in one!

Kenneth Logan

Edinburgh

Have used TC's for several years now and just prefer the hassle-free process and great suggestions by my agent - David Bishop, making for a great holiday and knowing that if there are any real problems I can get in touch and they'll help to get it sorted.

James Barrie

Edinburgh

Top advise, premium service, very quick, super quality and and a perfect value for money ratio.

Peter Pilz

Edinburgh

Dave was very helpful and knowledge throughout the whole booking process and after. He was always able to help in advising me on flights and accommodation and went above and beyond to give me recommendations and tips on what to do while we were on holiday. I always knew he was just an email or phone call away, if I ever needed to speak to him about anything. Everything that Dave arranged for us went smoothly and without a hitch. Thoroughly recommend.

Neil Connell

South Queensferry

Excellent communication and very quick at replying to any requests. Gave me plenty of options to suit different situations and would highly recommend

Ronan Tangney

Fort William

David Bishop has been so helpful . He was outstanding last year when we had a huge problem travelling home from New Zealand .

Elvire Feeney

Fort William

Easy. Fast. Good to know someone who knows what they're doing is looking after me

John Fairgrieve

Bailleston

David is attentive, flexible and adapts to the information he gleans from us as clients, doing his best to deliver on the impossible demands that we make - and usually getting pretty close!

Malcolm Currie

Musselbrgh

Really efficient and quick service! Really knowledgeable too.

Hannah Bidduplh

Cockenzie

It was very good dealing with Dave, thank you

Andrea Haywood

London

Brilliant service - so smooth and easy and we cannot wait for our holiday - Thank you David.

Clara Mcewan

Edinburgh

As always, excellent service from David. I would highly recommend him to family & friends

Tracy Flynn

Glasgow

Very helpful and quick process, fantastic service.

Marianne Little

Glasgow

David has been incredibly helpful during our consultation when booking our holiday to Japan. We would not hesitate to recommend his services to our friends and families should they look into booking a similar holiday

Euan Donaldson

Inverkeithing

David is fab. Just a few questions and he’s found your perfect trip. This is the third holiday (one being our honeymoon) we’ve planned with his help. Nothing is ever too much trouble for him and is always happy to help.

Lyndsey Ramage

Edinburgh

David, takes the stress out of booking our annual holiday

Lorraine Revitt

Fort William

The hotel in Seville was absolutely perfect, the room was absolute luxury, with a large, comfortable bed, one of the biggest en suites I’ve even had and a wonderful breakfast (whether in the room, on the rooftop terrace or on the patio) that was different every day. This was an excellent trip, and your support in pulling together the logistics was very much appreciated!

Malcolm Currie

Musselburgh

Dave has been very professional and helpful. Dealt with the booking of our holiday very quickly. I feel I have peace of mind booking with Dave.

Arlene Logan

Edinburgh

Very patient while I made several changes until we finally made up our minds . Advice and direction super.

Roy Harrison

Broxburn

I was trying to book a holiday to New Zealand for 2024 with another company. I was told there was nothing available until 2025. I had never heard of Travel Counsellors but my daughter got in touch with you and my holiday was booked within a few days. You organised our trip and flights and we are very satisfied. Looking forward to the trip. Many thanks.

Margaret Proctor

Newcastle

Friendly and very efficient service. Felt safe on holiday as my transfers had been booked by David

Jennifer Vincent

South Queensferry

We can't praise enough the service and care that we received from David, we could not be any happier. One of the flights for my mother-in-law was cancelled by the Airline, but that was not a problem for David, who guide us and made sure that everything was arranged even before the airline talked to my mother-in-law!!!! We have no hesitation to use and recommend David service to family, friends, and everyone who is looking for the best customer service when it comes to book their holidays.

Francesco Agus

Dunfermline

I have done it many times already. DAVE provides an excellent service that i would highly recommend

Elizabeth Tangney

Fort William

David is so helpful, nothing is to much trouble

Lorraine Revitt

Fort William

Excellent service, and a tailored quote was given within hours of finding out my needs and preferences. Highly recommended!

Kelly Moir

Stonehaven

Excellent service, and a tailored quote was given within hours of finding out my needs and preferences. Highly recommended!

Kelly Moir

Stonehaven

Without any hesitation David Bishop is a first class travel consultant. I would highly recommend him

Elaine Obrien

Dunbar

Dave is so knowledgeable, always know and trust that he’s going to find us the ideal deal!

Ruby Sweeney

Bathgate

As always great service handled professionally and with a very personal approach. Thank you David!

Susan Rush

County Durham

Absolutely brilliant, thank you.

George Read

Edinburgh

David is a great help with organising a holiday for our family. Takes all the stress away of connecting flights, transfers, hotel rooms, while getting the best available deal. We are a family of six, so there are a lot of details to take into consideration. And David has been very patient with all the moving parts of our family schedule. Thank you

Gulnaz Mclaughlin

Edinburgh

A really easy and helpful service.. Would definitely use again.

Sara Lehany

City of Edinburgh

Excellent knowledge and customer service. Top work.

Dave Verburg

Liverpool

You have been such a help arranging our holidays, I have passed on your details to two of my friends, we were so impressed with the service you have given us.

Ruth Ross

Edinburgh

Brilliant personal service! Such a speedy response and couldn’t be more helpful. You really feel you’re in safe hands!

Clare Dean

Edinburgh

Excellent service. Friendly, prompt response. Details forwarded were clear and easily found on the TC app. Last minute changes were dealt with personally. I felt I had support throughout the trip each time I travelled.

Rhona Morrison

Cumbernauld

David has once again worked with us to plan and book a fantastic trip to South Africa. It’s comforting to know that everything will be first class and exactly what we want from our holiday. Many thanks David.

James Allan

Perthshire

Dave was very professional and addressed all questions I asked. Thanks Dave !

Andrew Parry

Edinburgh

Since booking our holiday in Italy, this July, I have mentioned TC and David to a few people already. Contacting him with some dates and a budget and heh presto, job done-so easy.

Barbara Bon

Edinburgh

David has been invaluable in terms of the support and knowledge he has provided to us in the planning of our recent trip. Not being huge travel buffs, my wife and I didn't know where to begin when planning a family trip to Eurodisney to celebrate our 40th birthdays. David was able to combine his expertise as well as personal experience to help us shape a trip that I'm sure we'll all remember for a long time. He was patient with my endlessly daft questions and was able to tweak many elements of the trip as we went. I also greatly appreciated the additional advice he provided around extra things we could do while we are there and how we could travel into various part of Paris if that took our fancy. All this at a total trip price that I don't think we could have achieved if we had booked it ourselves(!) I have already passed David's details on to family members who are looking make travel arrangements and we will certainly be making use of his services and expertise again. Massive thank you from the Webbs!

Robbie Webb

South Queensferry

Dave was friendly, fast, efficient and effective! He found the best deals quickly and had my urgent trip organised in no time. He was always there when needed. Highly recommend!!

Laurence Heron

Edinburgh

David is brilliant at what he does. Happy to recommend him to anyone

Elaine Walker

Edinburgh

He's always super speedy and very helpful. I also appreciate that he's honest if he's not able to find anything too.

Rose Mackriell

Amsterdam

We have had an excellent experience with David. We met and discussed our initial thoughts/plans and it was clear that he was able to offer us good advice and suggestions. He responded quickly to our emails and was able to accomodate us even when we kept changing our minds.

Elizabeth Jamieson

Edinburgh

Couldn't recommend Dave enough. He was patient, knowledgeable and approachable when helping us find the right holiday. We could trust Dave's recommendation and he made the process of booking an exciting and enjoyable experience. Nothing was too much trouble! I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Dave to any friends or family who are looking for travel.

Blair Ross

Edinburgh

Easiest travel specialist I’ve ever worked with.

David Klaristenfeld

New York

Dave's great. Quick, responsive, enthusiastic. I recommend him to everyone. Amen.

Jim Luigs

New York

David is always on hand to answer any queries

Linda Johnstone

Broughty Ferry

Always really helpful, quick to reply and accommodate my needs

Katie Ridland

City of Edinburgh

I appreciated David asking me questions about our family and what we wanted to get out of our holiday so that he could search for the perfect holiday. He always took on board our thoughts and ideas and asked more questions so that he could get it just right.

Laura Mcpherson

Edinburgh

Absolute great service with attention to detail being paid throughout. The knowledge of the industry and guests expectations are very evident.

Stuart Gunderson

Edinburgh

I would recommend Dave to anyone. He set up perfect accommodations, transfers, and flights. But most importantly he was available when there were any questions or concerns. We could not have been more satisfied. Thank you Dave!

Susan Hilferty

New York

I’d like to say a huge thank you to Dave for his help in organising a dream holiday to the Algarve. When I contacted Dave I had a very specific window of when I could go on holiday and didn’t have a clue where I wanted to go. I passed him the dates and just asked for somewhere in Europe and set a budget. He replied almost instantly with some very beautiful options and it was as if he knew my taste in hotels! I had to make a change to the date but he was always so quick at replying and sorting things out. The hotel was the best one I’d ever stayed in and I’m really grateful for Dave suggesting it and the Algarve as I’d never been before. I’m really impressed and thankful for his knowledge and how quick and efficient he is. He had even got in touch to let me know my flight home was delayed. I would definitely recommend Dave as a travel agent and will most definitely book in future. Thanks, Hayley

Hayley Smith

Bathgate

David provides all the service you would expect from a first class Counsellor and always reacts to issues quickly and efficiently.

Alan Dickson

Edinburgh

David was so helpful and patient when answer all my questions

Lorraine Revitt

Fort William

David took out all the hassle of booking a holiday, he answered any queries very promptly and he provides a great service.

Elaine Simpson

Edinburgh

David provides a fantastic service and always delivers a solution - regardless of the challenges put to him.

Iain Boyle

Glasgow

Fast, efficient and friendly. David responded to all our needs, provided options and made planning our trip back home to Australia/NZ easy.

Bernie Landels

Oxford

Dave, is very diligent and professional and always wiling to adapt and find the right solution even when needs or circumstances change during the process e.g. accommodation becomes unavailable, we need to change days. But the great thing is you know he'll do it with a smile and takes all the pressure and worries away. Already looking to book my next business and personal trips through Dave.

Grant Kennedy

Ayr

David is always happy to help no matter how mundane the request may be. He strives to get the best experience for me. Nothing seems too much trouble.

Ruth Ehrlich

Edinburgh

David listened to what I wanted looked to get me the best deal and made the whole process extremely easy and painless.

Rhona Malone

Torphichen

Fantastic service as always

Rory Hofmeyr

Edinburgh

David had been so easy to work with and has delivered exactly what has been asked. I am actively trying friends and family about his service and encouraging them to get in contact.

Andy Smyth

Kirkliston

Found exactly what i am looking for.

Dorothy Mullally

Edinburgh

Fantastic service sorted my holiday out very quickly.

Chris Evans

Edinburgh

Clear and concise all the way

Colin LeRoux

Durham

Extremely helpful! Thank you!

Hollie Cormack

Lybster

David was brilliant. He looked up the timetable we requested, but also gave us other options that ended up working better than our initial plans. We're very happy with his help and would absolutely recommend him to our friends and family, and use him again for future travel.

Rebekah De Reus

Musselburgh

Travel Counsellor David Bishop is excellent. I highly recommend. I’ll never use any other company again

Elaine Walker

Edinburgh

Our Travel Counsellor David was exceptional and had our holiday sorted within 48 hours of the initial conversation. He also seems to be available at all times! Thanks David

Adrian Danagher

Edinburgh

Very patient and accomodating to our changing requirements. Also quick to respond and took time to help answer our queries.

Scott Snedden

Edinburgh

I couldn't recommend David enough. He contacted me within an hour of me emailing him with an initial query. I had a plan in mind for my holiday which unfortunately due to travel routes/COVID, wasn't going to be feasible. David came up with another route which I was delighted with and we were booked in a matter of days. Not only was the service excellent, David also found me a brilliant deal which was cheaper than anything else I could source on my own online. David is genuinely passionate about client service and going the extra mile for people. He is also extremely knowledgeable and helped me with concerns about Covid restrictions/quarantines etc. I would recommend David to all my family and friends and I am already thinking about my next holiday and seeking his expert assistance.

Aidan Tuohy

Edinburgh

David is well informed, positive thinking and proactive.

Sean Walsh

Marlow

Thank you so much for finding the perfect holiday for us Dave - you have saved me so much time! As a small business owner myself, I know the importance of knowing when to outsource something. Will be using your services again and recommending to others!

Donna-Louise Mckenna

STIRLING

Prompt, professional and helpful service. It is good to know someone is there with support and advice at every point in the journey.

Rhona Morrison

Cumbernauld

Great service, knowledge and support as always. I would not go anywhere else!

Kenneth Logan

Edinburgh

Feels really secure having someone experienced managing the complete trip. Also so good to have one contact. I've recommended Dave to loads of people.

Victoria Bennett

East Calder

Nothing was too much bother David had endless patience as we kept changing our plans

Norma Millar

Peebles

David has now booked 3 trips for us and I have kept using his services as he makes the whole process seamless and hassle free. I believe our previous trips were better than if we tried to arrange ourselves as he suggested/organised trips/excursions from his travel experience and knowledge and they really made the trips special. I would definitely recommend David to friends/family.

James Barrie

Edinburgh

So knowledgeable, always gets back to you and offers a great one to one service

Faye Hoskin

Wakefield

David was super helpful and came back with some great options tailored to our family needs - it was so helpful as we'd been floundering a little on what to choose for our first post-covid holiday! He made it so straightforward and quick, it would've taken us weeks to research and book without his help.

Louise Macpherson

Newton Mearns

100% use an agent. Whilst an element of uncertainty surrounds the world of travel right now it is good to know you are in good hands.

Frank Hoskins

Edinburgh

I was really impressed how quickly Dave was able to find the flights and hotel I was looking for. Having peace of mind of a professional arranging everything and being there in case of Covid amendments is really helpful - thank you!

Katie Ridland

Edinburgh

Trust is so important when booking a holiday. I trust Dave implicitly. I know he has my best interests at heart and will be there if I need help. Can’t recommend him highly enough.

Simon Cox

Royston, Cambridgeshire

Dave is unfailing. Every time. Prompt, accurate, informative, connected, and kind. In short: perfect. Every time.

James Luigs

New York

Given that we have already highly recommended David to friends and family, this has to be a 10! David has been a pleasure to deal with from the first message I sent to him right through to finalising our booking and our most recent communication. David was very observant and understanding of what we were looking for, offering an excellent choice of options which we could then compare and tailor to create our perfect holiday. We were very impressed with how efficient and quick David was at getting back to us and his knowledge on everything. We would absolutely use David again and will continue to recommend him to others as we really value the service he offers.

Philip Stewart

Edinburgh

Superb Service

Christopher Duffy

Dalkeith

David was amazing from start to finish. He knew what we wanted and gave plenty of options for us to make a decision. Contacting David was an ease and if you never got him straight away, he would call back promptly. Excellent service and we will be using David again

Jeff Lestrelle

TRANENT

Always professional and nothing too much trouble. Very patient with elderly travellers like me. No hesitation in recommending David Bishop - and have done so many times.

Elaine Obrien

Dunbar

David is very helpful, friendly and proactive as well as being knowledgeable and professional, I would be happy to recommend him to anyone.

Ross Mcdonald

Glasgow

David was a great help when booking our flights to return home to Australia. He was honest and extremely helpful with our long list of questions. We'd gladly recommend him!

Emily Hall

London

Very quick to respond to queries, even at weekends and time off David had visiting his family. Friendly, efficient and accommodating.

Denise Matthews

West Lothian

Fabulous service. I don’t need to worry about a thing.

Elaine Manson

Glasgow

Absolutely wonderful help and advice

Joanna Burston

London

Dave has been amazing arranging several trips for me over the past year, even though we haven't really been able to travel, he's still managed to get my partner and I to some lovely places and we are looking forward to the next one to London in 3 weeks time :)

Diane Garriock

Dunfermline

I would not go anywhere else!

Kenneth Logan

Edinburgh

David has extensive knowledge and experience in the travel profession. Always helpful with superb customer skills and personal attention

Alan Harvey

Glasgow

David always reacts quickly and efficiently to all of my requests and always comes forward with solutions to issues as they arise. He is also extremely patient with the changes I often make to the arrangements and provides the best outcome possible.

Alan Dickson

Edinburgh

Dave is a genuine pleasure to work with and Dave provides CDS Labour with exceptional support. Excellent attention to detail and extremely helpful.

Sam Langley

Lincoln

Friendly, efficient service

Denise Lennox

Church Lawton, Cheshire

Friendly, efficient service - every time.

Rowland Hill

Brechin

David Bishop is extraordinarily helpful and responsive. I would highly recommend him to other travelers. And I look forward to working with him again.

James Luigs

New York, U.S.A

David is always very conscientious and goes the extra mile to help his clients. I would always approach him first when booking long haul flights

Elaine O'Brien

Dunbar, Scotland

Really helpful and extremely patient with our questions

Allison Whitlie

Edinburgh

Brilliant service. David was super helpful and tailored everything to our exact needs. Will be highly recommending :)

Melanie Ibbotson

Pittenweem

David took the pressure and stress completely off me, and came up with some excellent prices which reflected exactly what I wanted to do - and made me think of options that I would never have considered by myself. I am definitely going back to him to organise my next travel!

Helen Wright

Edinburgh

Dave has been very helpful in setting up our account

Grant Kennedy

Ayr

David found the perfect flight for us and we booked with the confidence that in the event of any problems he would be there to sort things out. Peace of mind was invaluable.

Joseph Kellie

Edinburgh

He was quick, professional and helpful and the price of the ticket was good. Thank you!

Mary Brown

South Africa

This was my first experience in using this service. David was excellent, listened and understood my specific requirements, then produced various iterations for my trip. Always prompt and polite, ready with alternative options too. I wouldn’t hesitate to reach out to David again to help plan a trip.

Jonathan Moore

Edinburgh

I would happily recommend David Bishop to anyone, always prompt, efficient and professional - a first class service.

Scott Liddle

Newport, Wales

Dave's brilliant at what he does. ALL of what he does; which is a LOT. He has the experience and the attention to detail to do exactly what you need him to do: i.e., to plan the trip YOU would plan if you had the time and the experience and the contacts. It's a complete pleasure working with Dave, and I will recommend him to as many people as I can.

Jim Luigs

New York, U.S.A

Brilliant service, don’t think I’ll ever book a holiday with anyone else again.

Robert Stainsby

Livingston

All of the arrangements were made over a weekend. I told David what I wanted and he gave me some options and that was that. Job done.

Barbara Bon

Edinburgh

David was very responsive and attentive to what my requirements were. I look forward to the holiday being as good as the arrangements were.

Roger Thomas

Aberlady

David is superb- nothing is too much trouble. He is so helpful and goes over and above to assist. I’m recommending him to everyone!

Gillian Simpson

Edinburgh

Absolutely brilliant service and hassle free. Takes the stress out of spending ages looking through dozens of sites and still not knowing if you’ve booked the right place. David listened to my wishes and came back with several options and found our holiday I’m sure I wouldn’t have found on my own. As a result, the family are off shortly on a ‘different’ holiday for us and we’re delighted.

James Barrie

Ratho, Edinburgh

Nothing is a trouble to David and he handles every eventuality with friendly support.

Susan Rush

Durham

I would like to take this opportunity to thank for the excellent service you provided for our holiday to Ibiza. I was extremely impressed with the service you provided and the hotel we stayed was superb. You yet again removed all the normal stress that comes with booking a holiday. Your professional attitude and approach was excellent and the communication and advice I received was brilliant. You show a vast knowledge and expertise in your line of work and we have no hesitation in recommending you to anyone looking for a perfect holiday.

Robert Stainsby

Westwood, West Lothian

David was incredibly dedicated, helpful and coped admirably with the ever changing sands of my requests over a number of days to try and get me out to Tibet to join my group on Everest. Freindly, knowledgable, responsive and kept me informed every step of the way. A true professional

Graham Allan

Edinburgh

Plenty of information to be able to make a good choice. Quick and efficient and knowledgeable.

Frank Hoskins

Crieff

Thoroughly delighted with David's efficient handling of my bookings.

Joyce Clark

Biggar, Scottish Borders

David, has been fantastic in helping us arrange some hotel stop overs on our holiday. Despite being a relatively small request David has been excellent and attentive in respect to helping us get things set up. I would highly recommend him.

Gareth Stainsby

Bathgate

Easy to work with, understanding of needs and always produces the goods.

Kenneth Logan

Edinburgh

Always a prompt service. Delighted.

Linda Hutson

St Neots, Cambridgeshire

David is very responsive with any queries or requests and provided some excellent suggestions for our forthcoming trip which we are looking forward to immensely!

Derek Watson

Edinburgh

Given plenty useful advice, super easy and seamless process. Just so happy with the service!

Sarah Aoki

Livingston

Will 100% use David again and again.

Marc Banach

Dundee

David has always reacted to my requests in the most positive fashion and I always come away with the impression that he has done everything he could to deliver the desired end result.

Alan Dickson

Edinburgh

Very efficient and provided an excellent service, taking the stress out of our side of the holiday....very much appreciated!

Paul Bishop

Market Drayton, Shropshire

David has been really helpful and attentive and we are looking forward to a wonderful holiday based on his expertise.

James Allan

Cramond, Edinburgh

A first class serve by Mr Dave Bishop - very helpful and explains everything you need to know also very patient with his customers

Robert Mathers

Aberdeen

Flexible, patient, informative and proactive in helping us book our first family holiday for 4!

Susan Fullerton

Cumbernauld

David you were very helpful and patient finding flights for us. You saved me a lot of time and frustration checking sites for all elements we were looking for on flights to USA. Thank you, would definitely recommend and use this service again.

Sharon Wyles

Loggerheads

David gets stuff organised and we end up with fabulous trips because he knows so much better than us what to see and do when we arrive places.

Angela Allan

Portree Isle of Skye.

David was amazing helping me organise and book my trip. Nothing was any trouble and his great insight helped me make decision quickly. David made great recommendations and took my ideas to another level. I will be using his services again and would highly recommend David for all your travel needs big or small.

Heather Jones

Bonnyrigg, Edinburgh

Dave is always helpful with ideas and getting the best deal he can.

Linda Johnstone

Broughty Ferry

Excellent service and very mindful of booking requirements, always delivers

Kenneth Logan

Edinburgh

So pleased we've found David! He made a complex shoot travel plan so easy for us - cost effective, straightforward, and a breeze to deal with. We won't hesitate to use him for future travel plans. Thank you

Louise Macpherson

Glasgow

David has been fantastic through the whole process. Changing itineraries, offering advice and listening and understanding our unique set of requirements. Promptly responding to all my emails and coming back within timescales he committed to. I would highly recommend him.

Jonathan Moore

Edinburgh

Excellent customer care very prompt and professional service. Would fully recommend!

Fiaz Khan

Glasgow

Absolutely fantastic service. I will definitely be recommending to my friends.

Jenny Craig

Edinburgh

David has helped us very much, despite various changes of destination. I would not hesitate to recommend his services.

Kenny Dunn

Edinburgh

Both Kerry and I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the excellent service you provided for our holiday to Croatia. We were extremely impressed with the recommendations you provided and the hotel we stayed was superb. You removed all the normal stress that comes with booking a holiday and left us to get on with all the enjoyable bits. Your professional attitude and approach is excellent, and the communication and advice received was outstanding. You show a vast knowledge and expertise in your line of work and we will have no hesitation in recommending you to anyone looking for the perfect holiday.

Robert Stainsby

West Calder

David was extremely helpful and knowledgeable about the issues surrounding long haul flights. he was also very patient with the various options we wanted to consider.

Gemma Wood

Edinburgh

We received a fantastic service from David and will definitely be using him again.

Robert Stainsby

West Calder

I have always had the best of service from David and he has invariably come up with the best solution. In addition he has helped greatly in dealing with cancellations arising from ill health. I would have no problem in directing friends his way.

Alan Dickson

Edinburgh

You sir are a diamond! I have never had booking a trip made so easy until I found you - took me 4 hours to scout for New York info and 4 months for my friend to read it and I thought you know what, I’m going to see if you could do it for me and you did without question, effortlessly, once you know exactly what the pre-requisite is, without being a mind reader of course. You get it done whether its 9 in the morning or 9 at night. You are doing everything so right and more and I can assure you, I will be shouting your name and service from the rooftops. I couldn’t have asked for a better, more understanding, thoroughly nice Travel Agent/Counsellor than you.

Lorraine Ingram

Edinburgh

What can I say? What a man! I was looking for a different holiday destination away from the norm and boy did you find me one. I have always fancied to go to Iceland, not only did you do all the work with flights and transfers to the hotel, but the excursions that you recommended look awesome. So roll on September can't wait! With this I would have no hesitate in recommending you to my family, friends and colleagues. Thank you so much.

Ian Christie

Edinburgh

Once again, thank you very much for the expert advice you have given my wife and I while booking a last minute sunshine holiday to Majorca. You took on board all our requirements, especially with regards our two year old toddler, and provided us with a fantastic resort with lots to do and see and plenty to keep the little one occupied. Having visited Majorca a number of times in the past, Santa Ponsa was an area we had not been to before but thoroughly enjoyed its family friendly atmosphere. So much so that we would definitely think about returning in the future, which we have never done before. I would have no issue in recommending your service to others and look forward to booking with you again in the future.

Kenneth Logan

Edinburgh

Thanks for your help in getting me safely to and from Geneva to let me attend the 88th Geneva International Motorshow. Between my last minute rush to do it, you managed to make it happen, get it in budget and also made sure even flying easyjet was special, in that the window seat I had, had a Lake Geneva view both ways. I'm looking forward to booking more with you and helping you grow your business by being able to recommend you to others I know, which I would do without question.

Andrew Dickens

Edinburgh

I asked Dave to look at a holiday for me and was the most painless process. He organised everything and would definitely use him for every other holiday!

Lisa Campbell

Edinburgh

Thank you for the smooth, personal and professional travel booking service you offer. You take the nightmare out of booking my travel. It is so nice to have somebody who listens to my needs and goes out of his way to make my trip as easy as possible. Your personalised one stop booking service, which even includes booking rail tickets really works for me and saves me time doing what I do best looking after my own business rather than trawling the internet. It is a pleasure referring your great service to my network.

Agnesia Agrella

Edinburgh, Scotland

Thank you so much for booking my Vienna trip. We always get excellent service from Travel Counsellors and your customer service and patience is second to none. We will have no hesitation recommending you to everyone we know.

Anna Publico-Ong

Edinburgh

David works hard to please and ensure a bespoke service for his clients. You feel you have someone looking out for your best interests

John Kerruish

Liverpool

10 out of 10, very good professional and efficient service.

Johan OConnor

Edinburgh

Great service. Prompt response always.

Linda Hutson

St Neots, Cambridgeshire

Great, efficient and friendly service.

Karen Adam

Edinburgh

Just such a fabulous service - makes organising holidays - of all varieties - so much simpler, and making the most of the budget. Thanks David.

Angela Allan

Isle of Skye

No hesitation about using David again or recommending, a very helpful person

Lindsay Robertson

Edinburgh

I would like to say a huge thank you for sorting our honeymoon. Your choice of hotels was fantastic and just the sort of places we were looking for. We definitely couldn't have found anywhere nearly as good on our own. Lois and I couldn't be happier, we will definitely recommend you to everyone we know.

Mark Farquharson

Edinburgh

Very good service, prompt to deal with any queries, knowledgeable and the whole experience was enjoyable!

Scott Snedden

Edinburgh

Dave did an excellent job in finding us a great hotel in Cyprus and contacted the hotel direct with a query we had and saved us over £700 compared to anything we could find elsewhere for the same hotel and flight package.

Linda Johnstone

Broughty Ferry

Top service from start to finish, even when set a few challenges along the way! Well done.

Kenneth Logan

Edinburgh

Having known David for some years we have always enjoyed the best of service with no complaints whatever.

Alan Dickson

Edinburgh

Excellent service by friendly Travel Counsellor David Bishop

Robert Mathers

Aberdeen

David was exceedingly helpful, kept tabs on what was happening without being in any way pushy, and quite simply very efficient. I felt very reassured by his advice and knowledge. And he was very understanding when I was slow to respond! All in all, excellent service and I felt I got a very good deal on fares.

Elspeth Gray

Edinburgh

It is nice to work with someone you feel you can trust

John Robertson

Edinburgh

David was the perfect travel advisor and patient and helpful the whole way through the booking process.

Anna Dalrymple

Haddington

David Bishop is extremely helpful, very patient and keen to get things right for his clients. He knows his stuff regarding the travel industry. I have already recommended him to two people I know.

Griselda Coussins

Edinburgh

Fantastic personal service, making sure you get the best there is for your budget.

Angela Allan

Portree, Isle Of Skye

Always a terrific service from David!!

Alan Harvey

Glasgow

Excellent service and patience with our ever changing requirements. Also very knowledgeable on the area we are going to and understanding of the needs of a family. Hotel is superb and a far better standard than we expected for our budget. David has worked wonders again.

Helen Gallogly

Callander

Great service - nothing was too much trouble. would definitely recommend David to anyone I knew who was travelling.

Douglas Gunn

Edinburgh

David goes the extra mile when looking for the ideal trip to suit your particular needs

John Kerruish

Liverpool

David listened to what we wanted from our holiday and came up with just what we wanted, a wonderful cruise and hotel stay in the Caribbean.

Julie Mitchell

Nantwich

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