Hi, I’m Donna – a personal Travel Counsellor with a real passion for helping people get the most out of their holidays.
Before joining Travel Counsellors, I specialised in arranging Florida holidays including villa holidays near Disney. I know the Sunshine State well, especially favourites like Anna Maria Island and Key West, and have also enjoyed exploring California and New York.
My travel experience is wide-ranging. I’ve recently visited destinations including Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, Puerto Rico, Barbados, St Lucia, Maldives, Aruba, South Africa, Hong Kong, Mauritius, Antigua, Sri Lanka, Marrakech, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Oman, Croatia, Sharm el Sheik, and Cyprus – as well as taking city breaks to Berlin, Prague, Cordoba, Seville and Barcelona. I’m also very familiar with all the Canary and Balearic Islands, returning often to favourites like Playa Blanca in Lanzarote and Puerto Pollensa in Majorca.
Across Europe, I’ve travelled extensively through Italy, Spain, Turkey, Greece, France, Portugal, Switzerland, and Germany. But it’s the Caribbean that holds a special place in my heart. I’ve visited many of the islands, both by land and on numerous Caribbean cruises – which I often recommend as a great way to get a feel for different islands before choosing your favourite. Mine’s always been Barbados!
What I love most about this job is sharing real, first-hand travel advice. My clients trust me to guide them honestly and with care. I treat every enquiry as if I were planning my own trip, taking the time to find the right hotel, in the right location, at the best value – tailored exactly to your needs.
Because Travel Counsellors is fully independent, I can offer completely unbiased advice. And with a global network of over 2,000 colleagues, there’s always someone with specialist insight to help make even complex trips a reality.
Every holiday booked with me is 100% financially protected, giving you total peace of mind – whether it’s a flight, cruise, or a bespoke itinerary.
So if you're looking for a better, more personal way to plan your travel, get in touch. I work from home, which means I’m flexible and easy to reach whenever it suits you.
Expert advice, personal service, and peace of mind – that’s what you can expect when you book with me.
My customer stories
Sent by Helena Jacobs
SOUTHAMPTON 27/06/2023
This is the first time that I have used a travel consultancy for a holiday and from the get-go, it was very smooth and Donna has been very friendly and extremely patient with my barrage of emails and questions. The ease of providing someone with a wish list of what you are looking for in a holiday, budget etc and not having to do the leg work (coz in fairness, wouldn't know where to start!) has been a very freeing experience. I would definitely recommend this service. The only issue I have now though is that I have to wait 6 months before I get to go on this wonderful holiday to Thailand. Thank-you Donna x
Sent by Fiona Gee
Worcester 19/06/2023
Donna is always prompt at answering our queries, making suggestions, or booking something specific we have seen. she is always willing to get us the best deal, look at flight times, or make suggestions if we really don't know what to choose. Happy to recommend
Sent by SAM LYNCH
MANCHESTER 30/05/2023
Very helpful and easy to book. We made lots of changes to dates & places, which were all handled well.
Sent by Deborah Smith
Stratford - upon - Avon 27/05/2023
Donna is absolutely brilliant, and so patient as we changed our minds so many times, but she never made us feel a pain, just kindness and patience - Donna is a real asset and we will always use her to book our holidays - thank you Donna
Sent by Alison Hedges
OXFORD 27/05/2023
I have given Donna 10 out of 10 (which I don't often do on surveys), because every request was responded to really quickly. This included us completely changing our mind to which country we wanted to travel to, going from one to two-stop holiday and changing transfer dates. All requests appeared to be no problem and quickly managed, leaving us to be able to just look forward to our amazing holiday!
Sent by Karen Murphy
Banbury 27/05/2023
Would definitely recommend Donna to friends and family. She takes time to understand a person's needs and requirements for a holiday and goes to great lengths to provide as much information as possible. Nothing is too much trouble. She takes all the stress away from planning and booking a holiday. She always goes the extra mile..
Sent by Fiona Houston
Brackley 27/05/2023
Donna is fantastic. I’ve booked a group of 10 and a family holiday with her within the last week. Different requirements and everyone delivered.
Sent by John Fenwick
Worcester 27/05/2023
Donna is a great Travel Counsellor who we have used before. I like her approach of engaging with me as I am really busy but she is understanding of that. She understands my requirements and comes back with good options without too much choice to overwhelm me. I would happily recommend Donna to others
Sent by Richard Stead
Droitwich 27/05/2023
Donna has been wonderful in helping us find and book our ideal summer holiday. She responded incredibly quickly to an initial query, and then again to requests to find alternative properties based on our requirements. Her local knowledge and advice provided has also proved to be enormously helpful. We would never have been able to find what Donna has done on our own, and the whole process has been stress free. I would whole heartedly recommend her to anyone.
Sent by Ann O'Brien
Bracknell 27/05/2023
Donna was very helpful and answered all my questions. Would definitely recommend her
Sent by Elaine White
Banbury 27/05/2023
I want to say a very big thank you to donna. donna was on holiday and she still arranged and suggested ideas to us. booked it and kept us updated on everything despite the time difference. very helpful. definitely will use again
Sent by HELEN INSKIP
BANBURY 27/05/2023
Fabulous service is very helpful at pointing us in the right direction and getting us a great price. Received all the printed documentation in good time.
Sent by Joanna Davies
North Newington 18/06/2020
I wanted to make public my huge respect for Donna and the Travel Counsellors team during this tough time. I had two holidays booked through Travel Counsellors (TC), who have been my preferred travel agent for a number of years. You don’t realise how good a firm is until a crisis hits. Donna led the TC response to me, communicate throughout the period to ensure I had the most up to date information and was therefore able to make the right decisions regarding the holidays in question. When I had defined that I wanted refunds on both, Donna and the team moved quickly to kick off the process and return my monies which were refunded in full.
I am full of admiration for a firm clearly impacted by this crisis, who continued to put their customers first. I will never book my travel with anyone else.
Sent by Sue Brown
Thorpe Mandeville 01/06/2020
Donna was recommended to us by a friend, for whom she had booked several trips.
She fulfilled our brief within a couple of days, finding a much better villa than I had been able to and also booking flights and hire car, all in a very personal and efficient manner.
Since the Covid -19 situation she has constantly monitored our booking which was for the end of June, and now negotiated it to take place next year.
I have always booked our holidays before, but our experience with Donna has been so good that I think that will change!
Sent by Kay Kelly
Glasgow 01/06/2020
I would like to share my delight in dealing with Donna over many years. During this Covid pandemic we have needed to cancel this year`s holiday and defer it to next year : Donna was most helpful and professional in arranging this for us and as as usual most kind and approachable in everyway Thank you and stay safe
Sent by Terry Clarkson
BODICOTE 01/06/2020
We have always found Donna to be a helpful, cheerful and professional person to deal with. Donna gives a personal one to one experience that takes the stress and worry out of booking a holiday, nothing is too much trouble for her.
Due to the coronavirus issue she rearranged our cruise to next year which was a great relief to us.
The service Donna provides under normal conditions is always good, but it’s when things go wrong you realise how valuable the service is that she provides.
We would not hesitate to recommend her.
Sent by Clio Caley
Santon, Isle of Man 29/05/2020
‘As soon as we messaged Donna asking for her help to book our trip to Mexico last year she was more than happy to go above and beyond to help. Donna really listened to what we wanted and provided numerous options that suited exactly what we had asked for. She also sent us lots of different excursions and background information on things to do in Mexico and was genuinely interested and excited for us to go away.
Unfortunately, our trip got cancelled due to COVID 19. Donna let us know all of our possible options and when we opted for a full refund she kept us updated at all times and was happy to answer any questions we had which were really reassuring. We got a full refund in a timely manner and Donna even personally sent us a note to send her apologies that our trip had been cancelled which was just amazing!!
We will definitely be using Donna’s services again as soon as we can book a trip and I wouldn’t think of using any other travel agent from now on. Thank you so much Donna!!’
Sent by Helen Pollard
GLOUCESTER 28/05/2020
As a family we were due to fly to Florida in July. The coronavirus had left such uncertainty about whether we would travel or not, so after speaking to Donna our worries were all laid to rest. Donna was reassuring and supportive in me making the best decision on how to proceed. We have decided to postpone our family trip of a lifetime to next year. My deposit is just carried over, i am reassured that we are fully covered if any airlines or companies collapse and know still we have something very exciting to look forward to. We had considered booking flights and accommodation separately and I am so glad now we decided to go with travel counsellors. All our worries are gone! We are very grateful to Donna for the reassurance we have had. I would highly recommend anyone to book with Donna.
Sent by Teresa Doyle
Banbury 28/05/2020
I would just like to say Thank you for all your help in relation to my planned trip to Salzburg. From the very beginning when I first enquired you were amazingly professional. You planned my trip to the finest detail taking all the worry of organising it out of my hands. You even posted me a complimentary travel guide for Salzburg which was a very thoughtful touch.
More importantly than all the above, you were also there to help and give reassurance when the trip had to be canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic. Many of my friends have had huge problems trying to get their planned holidays canceled and hours spent on the phone trying to arrange refunds. I didn't even need to contact you, you got in touch with me very quickly giving me all the reassurance I needed and arranged a quick refund.
We will make sure we get to Salzburg once this is all over. Without a doubt, I will contact you at that time to help me organise the trip once again.
Many thanks
Sent by Kate Anderson
Banbury 28/05/2020
Yay! Holiday rebooked to Rhodes next year!! Thank you to the wonderful Donna Meredith - Personal Travel Counsellor who has sorted everything for us. Couldn’t have asked for anyone better!
Thank you Donna. can’t wait for 2021
Sent by Sally Wells
BICESTER 28/05/2020
“We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Travel Counsellors, We had booked our dream holiday through them which had to be cancelled because of the global pandemic, although disappointed any worries we may have had about what was going on and what options we had, were dealt with by our personal agent Donna Meredith who kept us fully informed at all times and managed a solution on our behalf that we were very happy with.”
Sent by Chris Murphy
Banbury 28/05/2020
Fantastic, professional, personal, engaging - You go above and beyond. We can relax knowing we are in safe hands. Thank you so much Donna Meredith for moving our holiday to next year due to it being cancelled because of the pandemic. It’s been a challenging time for us all but for yourself and your wider TC family it must be doubly challenging - looking forward to booking many more holidays with you - take care - Karen and Chris Murphy x
Sent by Mark Gilkes
Northampton 28/10/2019
I’ve approached Donna at Travel Counsellors a couple of times now for various travel/trips abroad.
The result was a second to none service, responding in a timely manner with suitable options matching both my requirements and budget.
One thing I liked was Donna’s willingness and ability to tailor the holidays to suit my specific demands.
I would not hesitate in recommending Donna and Travel Counsellors to anyone looking at travelling abroad.
Sent by SHIRLEY WARREN
BANBURY 21/10/2019
I’ve already told everyone how amazing your service is, I still can’t believe Donna has managed to book our whole holiday leaving on the day we wanted fitting in everywhere we wanted to go, and the attention to detail is unbelievable I will never book with anyone else again.
Sent by Richard Aldridge
Yelverton 04/09/2019
When ever I have a holiday or event to arrange I no longer look any further than for Donna Meredith in my email contact list. My honeymoon, 2 family holidays, a stag weekend and a 60th birthday weekend have all been executed perfectly for me and always with a personal touch. Thank you as ever for your care and expert advice on this most recent trip.
Sent by Terry Biggs
Chipping Norton 02/09/2019
This is the 2nd time I have used Donna to book a non standard holiday involving bespoke flights, hotels, car hire and multi centres.
The service has been excellent, professional, friendly and accommodating to my various changes.
Would highly recommend.
Sent by Karen Baker
Banbury 02/09/2019
Donna takes all the stress out of booking a holiday. From initial enquiry to arriving at your destination is a breeze as Donna does it all so you can arrive at your destination already relaxed and ready to enjoy your holiday. :)
Sent by Richard Barratt
Banbury 02/09/2019
Fantastic service. Really helpful. Would recommend Donna
Sent by Cynthia Clarkson
CASTLEFORD 02/09/2019
Donna is always friendly helpful and professional.
Sent by Maureen Spurr
Pontefract 02/09/2019
Donna has always provided us with all the relevant documentation etc. in good time, helping to make the final weeks’ planning to run more smoothly.
Sent by Keith Shephard
Little Bourton 02/09/2019
Very happy with everything . Donna takes all the stress away !
Sent by Alison Shadbolt
Banbury 14/08/2019
Fabulous personal service which takes the stress out of booking a holiday!
Sent by Robyn Bagnall
Banbury 24/06/2019
Just had the most amazing trip to Orlando thanks to Donna, she practically did everything for us and answered all of our questions immediately when asked. And she always went that extra mile for us!! Plan on booking our future holidays through her!! She made our holiday experience amazing and everything went very smoothly! Couldn’t recommend her enough! 5?? most definitely
Sent by Helen Watson
Bloxham 24/06/2019
Donna can always be relied upon to provide us with an excellent holiday whatever we are looking for. Her services take the headache out of booking a holiday
Sent by Patricia MILLWARD
STOURPORT-ON-SEVERN 15/06/2019
My son and I have recently returned from the most amazing three weeks holiday in West coast USA.
Donna was absolutely brilliant, nothing was too much trouble for her, she helped us all the way.
She is so professional and friendly.
I would definitely recommend Travel Counsellors and most certainly will want Donna to assist us again.
Sent by Caroline Meadows
Banbury 13/06/2019
Donna was very helpful, would definitely recommend using her services
Sent by Mary Wills
worcester 06/06/2019
Donna has really helped us find what summer holiday we want. We are fairly indecisive and terribly last minute but she has helped us find some beautiful holidays in Greece which are just what we wanted. Donna takes all the hassle out of planning and booking a holiday and I would thoroughly recommend her
Sent by ROSEMARY MUIRHEAD
BODICOTE 30/05/2019
Brilliant service. Can't fault it.
Sent by FIONA HOUSTON
BRACKLEY 30/05/2019
Donna has already help[ed a number of my friends. She has also given me lots of advice and help for family and group bookings. My first point of contact on any holiday is Donna.
Sent by CYNTHIA CLARKSON
CASTLEFORD 30/05/2019
Personal service, friendly & helpful.
Sent by JULIE BLOOMFIELD
SIBFORD FERRIS 30/05/2019
Thank you for getting us an up-grade in Sorrento.
Sent by PATRICIA MILLWARD
STOURPORT-ON-SEVERN 30/05/2019
Donna has been so helpful and patient because I took a while to make decisions on what my son and I hope will be a holiday of a lifetime! We are so looking forward to visiting the U.S. Thank you Donna! x
Sent by KAREN ROGERS
BANBURY 30/05/2019
Excellent professional friendly help, advice and recommendations from Donna - will definitely be booking future holidays through Donna
Sent by VIVIENNE CAIN
BANBURY 30/05/2019
This is the second holiday we have booked with Donna,and we always recommend her to friends and family.
Sent by TERRY BIGGS
CHIPPING NORTON 30/05/2019
Excellent experience so far.
Sent by JENNIFER EVANS
SHROPSHIRE 30/05/2019
So helpful nothing too much trouble however small request and answered/dealt with immediately
Sent by KENNETH MONKOU
HARROWGATE 30/05/2019
I thought that Donna was very professional, efficient, friendly and supportive.I’ll certainly recommend her to my contacts..
Sent by REBECCA FAIRCLOUGH
WIGAN 30/05/2019
Donna was very friendly & professional.
Sent by ALISON JONES
NEWPORT 30/05/2019
Fantastic service. I would strongly recommend
Sent by LYNETTE WALSH
BANBURY 30/05/2019
Donna was very informative and helpful in advising the best package to suit my requirements.
Sent by LINDA BASSETT
WROXTON 30/05/2019
Fantastic service from Donna; ; She got our brief spot on giving us the right amount of choice for our perfect holiday.Nothing was too much trouble and we will definately be recommending Donna's services to othersLinda Dunbar Bassett
Sent by KATHERINE KYNE
SWINDON 30/05/2019
amazing deal, with the most amazing, personal service to guide me through the booking process etc. thank you so much the only bit now is I have to sit and wait for next year so that I can experience it all!
Sent by GARY ANDERSON
BANBURY 30/05/2019
This is our fourth holiday arranged by Donna and again she has gone above and beyond the call of duty to ensure our entire experience was nothing short of sensational. My wife and I had such an amazing trip to Las Vegas and part of the trip was a surprise Champagne Helicopter excursion to the Grand Canyon to celebrate my wife Dawn's birthday. Donna not only selected the best excursions available from the most trusted suppliers but ensured my chosen trip was booked and kept a complete surprise for Dawn. I handed her the itinerary at breakfast on the morning of the trip and words cannot explain her reaction. Priceless. Donna is our first and only choice to organise future trips and we have already booked her again for our Wedding Anniversary vacation to Tenerife in September. Donna takes all the worry away from organisation and you know if you book with her that your vacation will be an experience to remember. 5 Stars *****
Sent by AMANDA RUTHERFORD
MIDDLETON CHENEY 30/05/2019
Excellent, professional service. My needs and requirements were listened to and the perfect holiday planned with the set budget.
Sent by VIRGINIA MULLINS
BANBURY 30/05/2019
Great service, got everything we asked for would definitely use again
Sent by DEBORAH SMITH
STRATFORD-UPON-AVON 30/05/2019
We are always really impressed with Donna’s help in helping us find holidays, and her professionalism is excellent.Thanks you
Sent by STEPHEN HARVEY
LEATHERHEAD 30/05/2019
Excellent service - will definitely recommend to friends.
Sent by CLARE CALLOW
STOURBRIDGE 30/05/2019
Very good. Donna has been patient with our holiday details and shows a very knowledgeable understanding of the USA? I definitely recommend Donna.
Sent by HELEN INSKIP
BANBURY 30/05/2019
Donna was extremely helpful with her advice and vast knowledge of destinations, giving us a good selection of choices. She was very patient while we took some time to decide, giving further help and tips to assist with our final decision. I would highly recommend her to everyone without hesitation.
Sent by ANDREW JOHNSON
BANBURY 30/05/2019
It was good to know that Donna was on hand to sort out any problems that might arise while we were away
Sent by Laura Caiger
Banbury 29/11/2018
I could not recommend Donna highly enough. When I first spoke to her she focused on finding out as much as possible about what we like to do on holiday so she could find the perfect honeymoon destination for us which she did. Thanks to Donna we had the most amazing honeymoon that we could have ever imagined! Donna was also available to contact whilst we were away and leading up to the honeymoon to ask for advice and guidance on excursions whilst we were away.
There was no stress or worry in this holiday as Donna had arranged and sorted everything for us.
Sent by Nicholas Xiourouppas
Banbury 13/09/2018
Great service, highly recommended !
Sent by Victor Postoyalko
Grantham 13/09/2018
Can't recommend highly enough. Excellent service, friendly and efficient.
Sent by Pradipkumar Patel
Milton Keynes 12/09/2018
Donna has been brilliant providing quote after quote until there was one that met the groups requirements. Upon booking, she's checked us all in, booked seats together and printed then sent all the paperwork. Taking all the hassle out of booking a holiday. Thank you.
Sent by Karen Baker
Banbury 24/07/2018
Why wouldn't you choose a Travel Counsellor? Donna makes time to get to know her clients and their needs. She takes the stress away from booking a holiday.
Sent by Grainne Allen
Bedfordshire 10/07/2018
Donna provided us with the most efficient and professional service, she was super patient with us when we had numerous requests and indecision. Thank you!
Sent by Sally Crump
balscote 10/07/2018
Excellent, efficient and very friendly service. Thank you Donna we will definitely use you again.
Sent by amanda Rutherford
MIDDLETON CHENEY 16/04/2018
Donna Meredith found us the holiday we were looking for in budget. Will certain use again and will recommend
Sent by Virginia Mullins
BANBURY 28/03/2018
Fantastic efficient service as always. Especially when you haven't picked a destination.
Sent by simon corpe
WARWICK 23/03/2018
Donna was so helpful from start to finish building us a truly custom.
Sent by emma Hills
BANBURY 23/03/2018
I like Donna as she’s very knowledgeable, and her professional manner always makes you feel confident that she is booking you a great holiday!
Sent by Joanne READ
DROITWICH 23/03/2018
Donna was both professional and friendly. Her skill set was perfect, it was my understanding of the process that hindered the process at the start. Donna kept me completely engaged and up to date with was a very efficient listener. I have already recommended Travel Counsellors and particularly Donna. Thank you Donna
Sent by stuart VAUGHAN
Birmingham 23/03/2018
Donna was very efficient and helped us book our dream holiday
Sent by Julie Bloomfield
oxfordshire 02/03/2018
Thank you for getting us an upgrade in Sorrento.
Sent by Sharon Colley
BANBURY 02/03/2018
Fantastic service. Donna worked until the early hours putting together my quote at such short notice. I am very impressed with the service I received and had no hesitation in booking my holiday with her straight away. Thank you so much.
Sent by Mary Wills
WORCESTER 02/03/2018
Donna has been totally brilliant in helping us choose a holiday - no question has been too silly for us to ask and she has patiently guided us whilst we had a good old dither!
Sent by Christine Lynch
MANCHESTER 29/01/2018
Thank you so much for all your advice regarding our recent booking to New York. You were so patient handling my many questions and changes of dates, passenger numbers etc. I felt very confident with all the suggestions you made and will certainly be contacting you to book my next holiday. I would highly recommend you. Thank you!
Sent by Toni Smith
BANBURY 25/01/2018
Donna provides a very friendly and professional service, she found us a holiday that was tailored to our specific needs and was very helpful. We can't wait to enjoy our holiday soon thank you!
Sent by Ashley Brookes
Woking, Surrey 25/01/2018
Donna has designed and booked our last few holidays and we’ve been delighted with the service she’s provided. She’s always happy to help, even when it comes to dealing with the detail and is very good at understanding her clients specific needs. Knowing you always have someone personally looking after you whilst away on your travels makes a huge difference, especially if you need to make any unexpected changes whilst away.
If you’re looking for someone to create and manage the booking of your next adventure, there’s no need to look any further than Donna!
Sent by DONNA HAZLEWOOD
BANBURY 25/01/2018
I would just like to thank Donna for making my booking to Disneyland Paris. The whole experience was flawless, and I now can sit back, relax and look forward to a lovely break with my grandaughter and her mum. Once again, thank you very much.
Sent by Alison Hayes
Wadhurst, east Sussex 25/01/2018
Donna is very client focused and user friendly. Nothing is too much trouble. As you book more often with Donna, she obviously gets to know you better and better and can make suggestions for holidays which you would be most unlikely to come up with yourself. More importantly, she steers you away from those breaks which you think sound fabulous but she knows you will not like.
Sent by Deborah Smith
STRATFORD-UPON-AVON 17/01/2018
Donna made the whole booking experience easy from start to finish. We always book ourselves via the internet, but this time we used Donna's servces as recommended by my Sister, and we are very impressed with the professionalism and stressless experinece Thank you
Sent by Gemma Johnson
STRATFORD-UPON-AVON 04/01/2018
Just booked our first cruise through Donna, who was very knowledgeable and answered all our questions. Once we decided to go ahead with our chosen option, Donna got it all booked up for us really quickly and we can't wait now.
Sent by Nina Webb
Chipping Norton 18/11/2017
I thought I should write a note to personally thank our Travel Counsellor Donna Meredith, who organised our trip to Vegas and the Grand Canyon. What a trip we had! We had specific things that we wanted to achieve with our break and Donna sorted everything. I probably drove her to despair on a couple of things but she never let any frustration be heard. Our trip was presented with a detailed itinerary with every piece of communication we would need on arrivals at different locations and facilities. This was my 50th birthday treat so a big deal for me and we all had a brilliant time. We wanted some things outside of the box and Donna sorted it for us. Might have been a little more expensive, not much though, but was well worth it and comforting to know that assistance was available 24/7 had we needed it. Thank you so much!
Sent by Kay Kelly
GLASGOW 26/10/2017
Donna is very polite, very efficient and an excellent representative of the Company
Sent by Brian Herron
Bedfordshire 26/10/2017
Always there when needed and helpful. Happy voice when you require any help and support, very good
Sent by Amul Elagib
Droitwich 13/09/2017
Thank you for organising our holiday we had a brilliant time and the kids enjoyed it very much. Regards Amul
Sent by Giles Nunn
Middleton Cheney 07/09/2017
Donna has booked a number of our family holidays and city breaks with friends. The service and knowledge she provides are fantastic. Her help has taken the stress out of searching for the many requirements our family has. Thanks Donna, we will definitely use you again in the future !
Sent by Jennifer Delaney
BANBURY 07/09/2017
I contacted Donna when I was planning a family holiday to Orlando and had become completely overwhelmed with all the various options on the market!! Donna is extremely knowledgeable about this area and provided me with many great tips and advice. Nothing was too much trouble for her and she was always on the end of a telephone to answer my numerous questions. I will definitely contact Donna to help me with future travel requirements
Sent by Peter Collins
ALTRINCHAM 07/09/2017
Nothing seems to be too much trouble-----cheerful with it! I will continue to recommend Donna to my friends
Sent by Patricia Nash
BANBURY 07/09/2017
Donna arranged a trip to Florida and New York for us, great location for both and nothing is too much hassle. She has fantastic knowledge of Florida and listens to your requests, I would definitely recommend her for a short break or special holiday thanks again!
Sent by David Spillett
Milcombe 07/09/2017
Very helpful, responsive and professional
Sent by Julie Stuart
Middleton Cheney 07/09/2017
Thanks for sorting our family holiday out, excellent service as usual. Back to Croatia next year we think so we'll be in touch
Sent by Gary Anderson
Banbury 11/07/2017
We always book our precious family holidays with Donna, and due to us living such busy lives, being together as a family is so incredibly important to us. Donna takes away any of the doubt and stress of selecting the right holiday and any thoughts of "have we done the right thing?" We always trust Donna's judgement, recommendations and suggestions and have never been disappointed. She is the perfect travel advisor and we can't recommend her enough.
Sent by Mary Geaney
Dundee 11/07/2017
Donna has booked another great holiday for us. It was a lovely holiday and everything went smoothly. Have asked Donna to book another one week holiday for me in August.
Sent by Susan Baker
Littlehampton, West Sussex 11/07/2017
Donna has been so helpful, professional and friendly. She is so easy to talk to and full of good advice. I know when booking with Travel Counsellors that I will enjoy a stress free, amazing bespoke holiday of a lifetime! I am so excited! Sue.
Sent by Karen Murphy
Oxfordshire 29/06/2017
A seamless, hassle and stress free service offered by Donna who does all the hard work finding you the holiday you want. Will definitely be talking to Donna in the near future and will definitely be recommending to friends and family. Thank you Donna.
Sent by Nina Webb
Chipping Norton 05/06/2017
Spot on service. Highly recommend Donna Meredith, Travel Counsellor in Banbury
Sent by Emma Ford
Buckinghamshire 05/06/2017
Donna arranged our first family holiday abroad. The whole process was stress free and really simple. Will definitely be using her services again. Highly recommend her to anyone
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Sent by Nina Webb
Chipping Norton 05/06/2017
I thought I should write a note to personally thank our travel counsellor Donna Meredith, who organised our trip to Vegas and the Grand Canyon. What a trip we had! We had specific things that we wanted to achieve with our break and Donna sorted everything. I probably drove her to despair on a couple of things but she never let any frustration be heard. Our trip was presented with a detailed itinerary with every piece of communication we would need on arrivals at different locations and facilities. This was my 50th Birthday treat so a big deal for me and we, Dan Webb and Jay Webb all had a brilliant time. We wanted some things outside of the box and Donna sorted it for us. Might have been a little more expensive, not much though, but was well worth it and comforting to know that assistance was available 24/7 had we needed it. Thank you so much! xx
Sent by Andrea Bram
Banbury 13/04/2017
Donna has given our holiday search the personal touch. She listened to our wish list and came back with a variety of options - the selection of hotels and destinations were fabulous.
I also ask a lot of questions and Donna was always happy to help us.
Looking forward to our luxury family holiday now.
Thank you Donna
Sent by Helen Watson
Bloxham, Oxfordshire 10/04/2017
When planning a trip, Donna is my first port of call as I know I will get excellent accommodation, great service and competitive pricing. It means that I can enjoy a wonderful holiday without the hassle of organising it myself.
Sent by Joanna Davies
Oxfordshire 16/03/2017
I have already recommended Donna and will continue to do so moving forward! She is outstanding!
Sent by Sue Horne
Banbury 09/03/2017
We usually book our own accommodation and flights online but as we were looking for a special holiday this year for my birthday and wedding anniversary Donna was recommended to help us. Once we had decided on our destination and after discussing all of our preferences with Donna she has arranged a holiday meeting all of our requirements to Mauritius. Thank you Donna for a professional and friendly service. I would not hesitate to recommend Donna to our friends.
Sent by Rachel Shaffner
Oxfordshire 08/03/2017
Following a recent booking with Donna , we had cause to change our hotel due to refurbishments taking place at the time we were due to travel. After contacting Donna she swiftly and efficiently provided us with alternatives. She secured us another hotel, which was one of our original choices, with an upgraded room at no extra cost! Having previously worked in travel I appreciate how difficult accommodation changes can be for the customer and the agent, however Donna's professionalism and expertise shone through and we are so grateful for everything she has done for us. Nothing has been too much trouble and I would highly recommend her services. After many years of booking my own independent arrangements, this service has made me realise and appreciate how important booking through a reputable agent can be, especially when changes have to be made to plans through no fault of the customer. Thanks Donna!
Sent by Dawn Pearce
Oxfordshire 11/02/2017
We pick the destination and Donna does the rest! So far without fail every holiday booked through Donna has exceeded our expectations and we're certain this on will too.
Sent by Suzanne Grant
Oxfordshire 02/02/2017
Donna has been brilliant, I could not have arranged this trip without her help, I will definitely be asking Donna for help with any future holidays.
Sent by Nina Webb
Chipping Norton 30/01/2017
Donna has been really patient with me in trying to organise my first trip overseas. We had particular wishes that we wanted to achieve during our holiday and although not quite all the boxes were ticked - there was an awful lot of effort in sorting our final itinary and travel plans. Looking forward to May to experience the final package and to tick off the item at the top of my wish list. Thank you Donna.
Sent by Ginny Mullins
Oxfordshire 20/01/2017
I always recommend Donna. It's nice to have a knowledgeable person who is prepared to go that extra mile to find the right holiday.
Sent by Julie Stuart
Middleton Cheney 19/01/2017
Fabulous and professional service from Donna and made the whole process of booking very easy. Far easier than trying to book online and great having the peace of mind that I have someone at the end of the phone should I have any questions.
Sent by Anna Pearce
Banbury 04/10/2016
Really can't fault any of the holidays Donna has organised for me. She's brilliant, I know I can always count on her to find a great deal.
Sent by Lucy Baker
Bloxham 22/09/2016
Highly recommended! Fantastic service and attention to detail.
Sent by Nicola Shepherd
Deddington 14/09/2016
Donna was really helpful and responded very quickly to all my queries. Really lovely and personable and made the whole process simple and easy. Thanks Donna.
Sent by Michael Haydon
Wardington 13/09/2016
Best holiday we've had in a long long time , Donna made it so easy all we did was turn up at the airport on time everything done for us ! We have booked the same holiday through Donna for next year
Sent by Clare Campbell
Oxfordshire 24/06/2016
Great service provided by Donna, friendly, efficient and professional at all times. I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending her to all my family and friends, in fact I already have!
Sent by Debra Woodward
Oxfordshire 10/06/2016
Donna has arranged our special holiday to Mexico, she has made it extra special by including private transfer & VIP lounge at airport. Really nice to be able to talk to someone who has so much knowledge about travel. Thanks x
Sent by Mary Geaney
Hertfordshire 31/05/2016
Delighted with alll aspects of the holiday. Donna provided us with a very professional service at all times.
Sent by Denise Wood
Bloxham 31/05/2016
Fantastic, first rate service. 10/10 Thank you.
Sent by Colin Dooling
London 25/04/2016
Our bookings are never easy with lots of changes and special requirements. Donna is always patient and provides us with top class service. Added to this the information she provides us about each destination has been invaluable to our trainers on arrival in unfamiliar places, allowing them to arrive to our clients relaxed and ready to get to work. Thank you Donna
Sent by Valerie Thomas
Oxfordshire 24/04/2016
Donna arranged the holiday we wanted but couldn't sort out for ourselves Thanks
Sent by Kay Kelly
Glasgow 24/04/2016
We have used Travel Counsellors for 11 years firstly with Theresa Iredale and now with Donna Meridith both whom are professional, approachable and friendly We have recommended several people to T.C. and will do in future years . Well done to all
Sent by Helen Watson
Oxfordshire 13/04/2016
I have recommended Donna to many friends already as she provides a superb personal service and I know I will have a wonderful holiday.
Sent by amanda rutherford
middleton cheney 11/04/2016
Donna has found the perfect trip for me and my friends I trained with 31 years ago to go to Barcelona. Exactly what we wanted, great flight times to make the most of a 3 night break and an amazing hotel and within a set budget. Completely recommend Donna. Happy days x
Sent by Coral Silfa
New Jersey 22/03/2016
Fast service, very reliable and affordable. Will definitely reccomend to friends and use again for future trips.
Sent by Amy Preston
Oxfordshire 17/03/2016
Very friendly helpful and worked around my convenience. Thanks
Sent by Dawn Pearce
Oxfordshire 08/03/2016
We would like to thank you for once again arranging the most amazing holiday. We have both fallen in love with Mauritius.....a little piece of paradise! The hotel was quite simply perfect in every way from the room, the food, the company and most of all its setting....just beautiful : )
Thank you once again for taking the stress away from all the arrangements which as always with your care and attention to detail ran as smoothly as ever.
Looking forward to booking again......soon!
Sent by Alison Williams
Banbury 07/02/2016
I would highly recommend Donnas services, she has been fantastic offering advise and knowledge of the area we want to go to for our holiday this year. Not only that but she managed to find us a holiday with our exact specification so much cheaper than I could find it after weeks of searching. Using Donna has saved me a lot of time and has taken the stress out of booking our holiday. I have found Donna to be really friendly, efficient and I really like the personal touch she offers with this service so much nicer than booking via the Internet as I usually do
Sent by Lisa Barton
Bloxham 05/02/2016
Once again & for the 4th year running Donna has found our family of 7 the perfect winter sun escape under our expected budget and above our expected requirements! Thank you Donna, can't wait to set you our next holiday challenge!
Sent by Jennifer Wood
Kings Sutton 05/02/2016
Donna brought our holiday plans together in a very efficient manner; she knew the area well and tailored our random ideas into a great package at a price that was right for us. It's going to be a holiday of a lifetime and we're reassured to know that we've covered all bases by a capable consultant.
Sent by Viv Cain
Banbury 08/01/2016
Donnas just found us the perfect holiday for our 30th Anniversary this summer, got us upgraded to a Penthouse too...highly recommended .:) :)
Sent by Helen Burridge
Banbury 15/10/2015
Donna has been helpful, prompt and friendly while helping us book our Florida holiday. She has worked hard to find us what we are looking for and has had excellent communication with us including numerous phone calls and emails to ensure everything is tailored to suit us, her follow us is marvellous and nothing is too much trouble. I can highly recommend Donna and would certainly use her again.
Sent by Harry Dunger
Edgbaston 15/10/2015
Donna has managed to sort out a fantastic holiday for us within an extremely short timescale and with very specific requirements. At all times of the day and evening Donna was available and incredibly helpful. I cannot recommend her more highly.
Sent by Jeff Wilkinson
Banbury 13/10/2015
Very helpful, great communication, and a first class service. Highly recommended - thank you!
Sent by Grant Washburn
Banbury 06/08/2015
Brilliant service. Will definitely use again & have already recommended to several friends.
Sent by Michael Moir
Oxfordshire 27/07/2015
Prompt, informative and helpful advice given, before booking and during the holiday. The whole holiday was excellent - what we wanted and more...
Sent by Avril Andrews
Oxfordshire 27/07/2015
We would all like to say a huge thank you for such a fabulous holiday and for ensuring Roger had a great birthday celebration with the bottle of champagne.....that was extremely thoughtful and very kind.
The hotel was more than we expected, it was very opulent and grand but also extremely clean (which goes a very long way to enjoying your holiday !) T
An added bonus for my football mad husband was that QPR football team were staying in the hotel on the same floor as us and we had a few chats and photos with them....also AC Milan were in the next hotel for one evening with lots of activity surrounding them which was very exciting. ( how did you arrange this !!!!)
The location was ideal as the restaurants/bars were a 10 minute stroll away although we were feeding fodder for the mosquitos which were in abundance in the evenings !
The location is absolutely beautiful so very well done for coming up with this holiday......we thoroughly enjoyed it and would like to say a big thank you once again and will be using your services in the future.
Sent by Lynda Palmer
Bicester 12/07/2015
To be able to talk to someone who has experienced the holiday destination you want to visit and be able to sort everything out for you makes so much difference. A pleasing experience. Thank you.
Sent by Avril Andrews
Bloxham 12/07/2015
Nothing was too much trouble for Donna, we did not know what we wanted for a holiday and she came up with lots of suggestions....will be using her again!
Sent by Tara D'Angelo
New Jersey, USA 08/04/2015
When my daughter and I decided to go on a 12 day European adventure, we selected Donna to make all the arrangements. She was professional and understanding of our needs and goals for the trip. She took into consideration our budget and provided us with many options before we selected our final itinerary. The first day of our trip we ran into a flight issue due to an airline strike. We called Donna and right away she sprang into action and made other arrangements for us. I was also impressed with each of the hotels she selected for us during our trip. It felt like she placed us in the heart of each city and that was important to us. I would ask Donna to plan my next trip and I would recommend her to anyone that appreciates a personal touch that Donna brings.
Sent by Joanna Davies
North Newington 10/02/2015
Donna is the only person who I would trust with all my holiday arrangements as I have done for some time. I would unhesitatingly recommend her to my friends and family.
Sent by Russell Rints
Buckinghamshire 05/02/2015
First class service and we will always use Donna for any holiday that requires that little extra planning
Sent by Anna Pearce
Banbury 16/12/2014
Once again Donna has done an amazing job!! Cannot thank her enough for sorting out our trip to New York. I asked Donna to organise a surprise trip away to New York for my sister's 21st birthday. Not only did she once again make the whole booking process really easy but she found a perfectly located hotel close to time square and the empire state building. She also went the extra mile and recommended a fab restaurant for us to check out and helped to arrange tickets for a show on Broadway. I can't thank her enough for organising the incredible weekend away and always reassuring us that if we had any problems she was only on the other end of the phone. Thanks a million for yet again arranging a fantastic holiday.
Sent by Emma Hills
Banbury 08/09/2014
Donna makes booking a holiday completely stress free!!! Donna has fantastic knowledge on countries and resorts which really helps when you need advice and guidance. She responds to emails quickly and nothing is ever a problem. I would never book a holiday again without Donna…she's fantastic, I trust her and her professionalism is second to none! I have recommended Donna to several friends which have also commented on her fantastic support! Donna is 11/10
Sent by Dawn Pearce
Banbury 03/09/2014
If I could select higher than 10 out of 10 to score Donna then I would! Donna is a perfectionist and fills you with confidence when booking with her. I would definitely recommend her services to anyone.
Sent by Petula Marsden
Bloxham 10/07/2014
Donna has made the process of finding the correct holiday the easiest I have ever known when booking a holiday. Donna's attention to detail is amazing and I have and would continue to recommend her to anyone who is looking at booking a holiday.
Sent by Julie Ryman
Oxfordshire 17/06/2014
We are looking forward to our forthcoming trip abroad, which Donna has helped to organise. All we can say so far is that she has been very attentive, responding promptly to our initial enquiry, and managed to meet our requirements for a family break. She is very approachable and we know she is just at the end of the phone /email if we have any queries.
Sent by George Kilminster
Aberdeen 04/06/2014
I used Travel Counsellors to book my hire car and tranfers to and from airports in Orlando and I would recomend them to anybody. Excellent service and quick response to my questions.
Sent by Alison Hayes
Kent 04/06/2014
Donna is very user friendly and provides a great service. I thoroughly recommend.
Sent by Peter Walker
Chipping Norton 22/05/2014
The second time that I have used Donna Meredith / Travel counsellors and once again I am completely satisfied with the service provided so far. I will certainly ask Donna to quote for any future travel plans that I have and will not hesitate to recommend her to others looking to book a holiday - in fact I already do so! Great service, thanks.
Sent by Petula Marsden
Bloxham 14/05/2014
Donna has made the process of finding the correct holiday the easiest I have even known. Donna's attention to detail is amazing and I have and would continue to recommend her to anyone who is looking at booking a holiday.
Sent by Nicky McCarthy
Oxfordshire 24/04/2014
A Big Thank You Donna for organising our trip to Sorrento, it was amazing, everything went so well, great flights, lovely hotel. We can't wait for the next trip to Italy.
Sent by Sarah Nunn
Oxfordshire 03/04/2014
Donna is never too busy to help and has really listened to what we wanted to get from our holiday. We have always felt well looked after and received a great service while saving money on our holidays. Luxury service at great prices, couldn't recommend her enough!
Sent by Russell Rints
Buckinghamshire 10/03/2014
This is the 3rd time we have booked a trip with Travel Counsellors and our 3rd trip is in a few weeks. The previous 2 trips have been without any hiccups and we would never ever doubt the ability of Donna providing everything you need from airport parking, transfers and any special requests. First class service every time.
Sent by Natalie Binns
Berkshire 04/03/2014
It is always a pleasure working with Donna at Travel Counsellors, she is quick and very efficient and we have booked many trips through her.
Sent by Iain MacFarlane
Staffordshire 24/02/2014
Donna has provided an excellent, thorough, speedy, personal service in respect of a number of holiday bookings for us and we'd be only too happy to recommend her to anyone thinking of booking a holiday, be it a longer holiday or short break.
Sent by Dawn Pearce
Banbury 27/01/2014
Outstanding service from start to finish! Wanting to plan a holiday of a lifetime to suit 4 different people and their different ideas and having no idea of destination. Donna was able to give us some brilliant suggestions and we chose Thailand which suited everyone. Once the destination was agreed and a budget set Donna made the rest easy. Finding the ideal location and stunning hotel making our holiday perfect in every way. She went the extra mile with arranging airport parking, online check in, tours, transfers and even providing a gift voucher for magazines!! Donna filled us with a confidence that everything would go smoothly but would always be on hand in any eventuality. The whole holiday was completely stress free and just perfect in every way. Looking forward to using Donna's expertise for many years to come :-) Thank you Donna.
Sent by Sarah-Jane Rogers
High Wycombe 03/01/2014
Our friends suggested we ask Donna for help with organising our honeymoon - and we are really glad we did. Donna was incredibly patient and had a wealth of knowledge, which is exactly what we needed. We highly recommend Donna to our friends and family.
Sent by Nicola McCarthy
Oxfordshire 19/11/2013
I have already recommended Donna Meredith to friends, Donna was recommended to me and I am delighted with the service she provided. She gave me a good choice of hotels and spoke to me about my needs. I am already looking at booking my summer holiday with Donna. Thank you. A very happy customer.
Sent by Linda Bassett
Wroxton 15/10/2013
I wanted to drop you a line to let you know that we had the most perfect honeymoon. Your recommendation to visit Sri Lanka was spot on! The room upgrade was the right thing to do as we had the most amazing views of the ocean and being all inclusive made the trip relaxed and hassle free. We took a couple of trips which I would highly recommend – we visited the elephant orphanage, and although a 3 hour road trip it was worth every minute. We also took a boat trip down the main river and visited cinnamon island and the turtle sanctuary. Our holiday would not have been complete without a ride on a tuk tuk – something not to be missed! Once again thank you for all the hard work you put into our trip and we hope to travel again soon.
Sent by Rebecca Fairclough
Wigan 16/09/2013
I just wanted to say a huge thank you for organising our trip to Croatia. Your recommendation to stay in Cavtat was the best bit of advice anyone could have given us!! We had a great holiday and we can't wait to go back. Thanks again.
Sent by Chris Phillips
Edinburgh 11/09/2013
Superb personal service - made Virgin holiday look Mickey Mouse!
Sent by Peter Walker
Chipping Norton 11/09/2013
I just wanted to send you a quick email to say that our honeymoon was everything I'd hoped it would be and perhaps even a little bit more! Everything ran perfectly with no hic-ups at all. Our legs suffered a little bit after climbing Mt Kinabalu but the views (including the sun rise) made it all worthwhile. The Shangri La and Sutera Harbour resorts made us feel like royalty which was such a delight to have on our honeymoon. We also thoroughly enjoyed our fresh fruit platters! Massive thanks from both Becci and I for doing such a faultless job arranging everything for us. It's a holiday that we will never forget for all the right reasons and I'll certainly be back in touch when we start thinking about future adventures and won't hesitate to recommend you to people in the future.
Many thanks again
Sent by Karen Rogers
Banbury 09/07/2013
We are thoroughly impressed with Donna's help, advice and patience. We just outlined our requirements, budget etc and Donna did the rest. She found us lots of great places and hotels, her personal touch and professionalism was a breath of fresh air. We're looking forward to a fab holiday in August.
Donna also recommended some great restaurants to try out while we're there, a nice personal touch. This is our first experience of booking our holiday with Travel Counsellors and Donna. We're certainly not disappointed.
Sent by Susan Baker
Littlehampton 01/07/2013
Donna has been amazing! All I needed to do was give her an outline of my ideas and a rough budget and she did all the rest and came up with loads of ideas to make my holiday even more special. My daughter and I are going to have an amazing and very special trip of a lifetime to Borneo. Can't wait! Booking through Donna has taken all the leg work and anxiety out of the holiday for me! Thanks Donna!
Sent by Russell Rints
Aylesbury 31/05/2013
Donna has been amazing. Her organisational skills and knowledge is second to none. We returned from Las Vegas in April having experienced a completely stress free trip from the moment we checked in at the airport through to transfers, trips and a complete overall holiday experience. I am now using Donna's experience and knowledge to plan a multi trip holiday in September. What she has provided is a complete re-assurance of everything that I need to happen, including additional advice on things to do and organising trips. I would not hesitate in using her service again and will recommend Travel Counsellors to anyone planning a simple holiday to a special multi centre trip of a life time. Thank you Donna
Sent by Jade Robinson
Bloxham 29/05/2013
Donna is brilliant. She makes sure your holiday is perfect and is just want you wanted!
Sent by Sadie Allaway
Oxford 17/05/2013
Deciding to go away for my 40th birthday in April - I wanted to celebrate in style. My biggest dilemma was where to go and where was the best place to stay. I wanted somewhere lovely and warm, with great views, wonderful accommodation and good entertainment for my 8 year old. Upon hearing my dilemma, a work colleague recommended Donna to me and she was fantastic! I left all the organising to her and we just sat back and enjoyed all her hard work. It was brilliant. We had a fabulous time and it was the best holiday we've had in years! I highly recommend her services."
Sent by Felicity de Chenu
Tring 10/05/2013
Donna was really helpful throughout the process of booking our honeymoon. We had an idea of what we wanted and she managed to get it spot on, well within our budget. We’re very happy! Thanks Donna.
Sent by Andrea Green
Billericay, Essex 01/05/2013
This was my first experience of using Travel Counsellors and Donna Meredith. I found the whole experience excellent! Donna sourced a great holiday for my friend and I, with all the tiny details considered and nothing too much trouble.
Not only would I recommend Donna, I was so impressed that I have asked for Donna's help again for another short break!
Sent by Karen Hibbert
Bloxham, Nr Banbury 11/04/2013
Donna provided an excellent personalised service so that my father and children had the brilliant holiday they hoped for from start to finish. I can thoroughly recommend her as a very professional, helpful, knowledgeable and friendly service!
Thank you!
Sent by Linda Dunbar
Wroxton 09/04/2013
Donna always meets the brief and is consistent with her delivery and service. We always feel confident that she will find the right hotel for our business needs and I would have no hesitation in recommending her services within my business network.
Sent by Jade Storey
Banbury 13/03/2013
Donna has been very helpful with booking our holiday. She helped to find the best deal for the budget we had and also gave us plenty of advice. She has been very quick to reply to any questions and was willing to help at any time of the day. We are very grateful for Donnas help and would highly recommend her. Thanks Donna.
Sent by Peter Walker
Oxfordshire 04/03/2013
Excellent one-to-one service. No complaints.
Sent by Valerie Galton
New Hampshire, USA 11/02/2013
Donna has been extremely helpful. I am very grateful to her especially since I reside in the US.
Sent by Jean Chubb
Colchester 08/02/2013
Excellent service. Donna was brilliant. Very polite, professional and extremely efficient. She found a fantastic offer for me and nothing was too much trouble. Thank you so much.
Sent by David Grant
Enfield 08/02/2013
I just wanted to say a big thank you for organising the trip to Marrakech, my girlfriend and myself had a fantastic time there. Donna has been fantastic, the entire trip was perfect and very well arranged! The hotel even upgraded our room, and I managed to catch a tan, so success all around. Many thanks again.
Sent by Bryan Groves
Banbury 24/01/2013
Very helpful, came up with a number of options for our budget. Took the hassle out of booking a holiday.
Sent by Kay Lintern
Witney 05/01/2013
Donna provided a fantastic service for helping me plan and book my trip. Thank you Donna.
Sent by Jennifer Kinder
Liverpool 11/12/2012
I randomly found you on the internet and took a gamble. So far so good; I have received excellent feedback and service. I would highly recommend you at this moment in time thank you.
Sent by David Hunter
Bedfordshire 11/12/2012
I have found Donna very supportive and patient as we looked through several different holiday options. Well done.
Sent by Michael Walsh
Banbury 11/12/2012
I had a lot of questions and worries about booking my first holiday and all of these were answered honestly and in detail. I'm very happy with what I have booked and the cost of the holiday. Everything is sorted and all I have to do now is sit back and relax and wait for the holiday to arrive!
Sent by Elaine Catt
Middleton Cheney 22/11/2012
This is the first time I will be going on holiday on my own. Donna did a fabulous job in finding me the perfect hotel in Dubai. It is safe for women travelling on their own. She has sorted out everything for me in a professional but friendly manner. I will be going to Donna at Travel Counsellors for all future holidays. Thank You
Sent by Heather Cotter
Towcester 22/11/2012
I've recently relied upon Donna's expertise to plan an itinerary for a client's incentive prize. Not only was Donna able to plan a fabulous four night Marrakech itinerary, her expertise brought the trip in under budget, allowing us to offer some extra special extras. Donna's unique, sunny and postive attitude ensures that we will use her in the future.
Sent by Richard Aldridge
Plymouth 11/10/2012
I have never had a travel company that has provided me with the service that Travel Councillors has. I have recently booked my honeymoon with Donna and just as previously the service has been faultless. Thank you for all your help Donna. I am not sure why anyone uses high street companies. They are a very poor second rate service by comparison.
Sent by Kirsty Williams
Banbury 23/06/2012
As this was the first holiday I had ever booked alone - I had no idea what needed to be done. Donna found us the perfect holiday and has helped sort everything out for us! I couldn't recommend her highly enough and will certainly use her for my next holiday. Thank you Donna!
Sent by Stacy Huckin
Banbury 19/06/2012
Donna booked our honeymoon for us. I told her I wanted somewhere hot with romance but also a thrill seeking theme park for my soon to be husband. She has done this with no problems and has found us the perfect place. She also sorted out travel insurance, theme park tickets and flights. Donna is a friendly Travel Counsellor and has helped no end on our first trip abroad. Thank you!
Sent by Ella-Dee Humphreys
Banbury 14/06/2012
I can highly recommend Donna for booking your holiday - I very nearly didn't have my much longed for 30th birthday trip to New York due to a minor detail that a high street travel agent couldn't fix. However Donna quickly managed to resolve the issue for us and so now my dream is going to come true! Donna took the time to meet with us so that she fully understood what we wanted out of our trip and as such we now have an amazing week to look forward to!
Sent by Lisa Barton
Bloxham, Banbury 13/06/2012
We cannot rate Donna highly enough and she is very deserving of her 10/10 score! She has taken time and effort in finding us our perfect wedding and honeymoon destination in Florida and has patiently and with good humour answered lots of our questions! She took account of our budgets, timescales and wishes and found us the very best our money could buy - and with 4 young children that takes some doing! We thoroughly recommend using Donna and will be using her for our pre wedding celebration trips as well as future holidays :)
Sent by David Gulliver
Swindon 06/06/2012
Donna has been superb in helping us find our honeymoon, her extensive travel knowledge has been a real asset and her willingness to help where ever she can makes it very easy for me to recommend her. I will definately use Donna again to plan my next trip.
Sent by Leanne Hobbs
Bloxham, Near Banbury, Oxfordshire 04/04/2012
I have no hesitation in recommending Donna for your travel needs. She worked hard to ensure she got us the best deal available and offered us various dates and options to ensure we were happy. At all times Donna was professional, friendly, helpful and very patient!
Her after sales service was also fantastic, she made sure we had everything we needed for a pleasurable trip and even contacted us afterwards to see if we had a good time - which we did!
Thanks
Sent by Richard Aldridge
Plymouth 04/04/2012
Donna has been absolutely fantastic when booking our holiday. Unknown to me, I first contacted her when she was on her own holiday in the US. Despite this, she arranged our holiday from there without any fuss at all. Beyond the call of duty I feel, and one of the marvels of the internet. All our tickets and documents have arrived when she said they would. Lets hope our trip is as good as her service arranging the holiday. Thank you Donna.
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Back in February 2024, we were lucky enough to sail on Explora I, the stunning new luxury ship from Explora Journeys, cruising from Barbados to Miami. And WOW — what an experience!
A Breezy Start in Barbados
We flew in a few days early and stayed at The Rockley Barbados by Ocean Hotels, right by Rockley Beach. The sea view from our balcony was incredible. No need for a car — we walked everywher
Opening Spring 2026 coming on sale early July, Ikos Kissamos is set to redefine luxury holidays on the stunning western coast of Crete. Seamlessly blending indulgence with sustainability, this new addition to the Ikos Resorts family is as much about elevating comfort as it is about reconnecting with nature and culture. Whether you’re seeking tranquil relaxation, immersive cultural experiences, or
We spent two days in Seville this May, and honestly, I don’t think we could’ve chosen a better time. The weather was perfect—warm, sunny days, live music drifting through the streets, and a city that feels alive around every corner. It ticked all the boxes.
From the moment we arrived, Seville had us. The mix of Moorish architecture, leafy courtyards, and colourful tiled buildings makes you want t
We really enjoyed wandering through Córdoba’s narrow cobbled streets, where colourful ceramic flower pots hang from balconies and walls. Each street eventually leads to a small, tree-lined square filled with friendly little tabernas and bars—perfect for a break and a bit of people-watching.
Located in the heart of southern Spain, Córdoba is packed with history. Roman bridges, Moorish arches, and
We had the fortune to be invited to stay with my fellow Travel Counsellor, Graham Parker and his wife Jane, who recently moved to Hong Kong. We flew direct from London Heathrow with Cathay Pacific.
On arrival in Hong Kong we were met by Graham and Jane who took us via the scenic route to their apartment in the lush hills above Sai Kung to the north east of Hong Kong. They have the most enviable
I was fortunate enough to be invited to visit Cyprus with eleven other Travel Counsellors courtesy of the Cyprus tourist board. After we touched down in Larnaca with Aegean Airlines, we headed for the Olympic Lagoon Resort in Ayia Napa.
The resort is a collection of pools and rivers surrounded by a variety of rooms and apartments. Some with private pools, some with small gardens. It’s perfect
I was thrilled to be given the opportunity by the Aruba Tourist Board and KLM to visit the tiny exotic Dutch island of Aruba on an educational trip with 10 of my fellow Travel Counsellors. It was an intense, five day tour of this postcard paradise island with blond beaches, located just off the coast of Venezuela in the southern Caribbean.
Being located outside the hurricane belt, this 19-mile
Croatia has been on my radar for many years and this summer I got the opportunity to explore this fascinating and beautiful country. A direct flight to Dubrovnik from London Gatwick only takes 2 hours 40 minutes and there are plenty of choice in flight times and departure airports.
We found the people to be very friendly, the food delicious and excellent value for money, the Adriatic Sea crysta
Mauritius is an island that truly does have something for everyone and it didn’t disappoint on a recent trip that my husband (Simon) and I took to celebrate our anniversary.
Mauritius is best known as a honeymoon destination, and it’s easy to see why with the stunning beaches and turquoise waters. It is however fast becoming a popular choice for family holidays with many choosing it as an altern
South Africa had been on my wish list for a while, so I was thrilled to finally go on an educational trip with ten fellow Travel Counsellors. It was a whirlwind few days through Cape Town, Stellenbosch and Knysna, finishing with a bucket-list safari at Shamwari Game Reserve.
We landed early in Cape Town and went straight into exploring. First stop: the gorgeous beaches of Camps Bay and Clifton, f
Marrakech is a vibrant, colourful city where modern and traditional life are naturally united.
At its heart is the ancient Medina, with its myriad of bustling alleyways, souks and the famous Jemma el Fna Square, where you will find snake charmers, story tellers, and the maze of stalls serving delicious, freshly cooked local food. In contrast, there is the new town where you will find sophistica
I visited the beautiful Caribbean Island of St Lucia in May 2014 on a whirlwind five day educational trip to experience three different resorts and to explore the islands many attractions.
St Lucia is in the Eastern Caribbean chain of islands known as The Windward Islands, 21 miles South of Martinique and 90 miles NW of Barbados. English is widely spoken in St Lucia although a French influence
The United Arab Emirates may seem like a whole world away from the cosy shores of the UK, but I was surprised at just how at home I felt while perusing the streets of downtown Dubai. This is a place where cultures collide in a wonderful way – a delightfully cosmopolitan atmosphere where east mingles with west between the souks and the sand dunes.
Dubai has so many incredible hotels; this is a c
In October 2012 I was invited by our supplier, Villa Select, to visit the beautiful Balearic island of Mallorca. We viewed some of the villas they offer in the resorts of Pollensa in the north of the island and Cala D’Or in the south east.
We flew from East Midlands to Palma in approximately two hours and 20 minutes. The transit through Palma airport was fast and efficient as was the collection
The next morning we arrived at the very pleasant resort town of Kusadasi. We decided not to take the tour to Ephesus and instead enjoyed exploring Kusadasi on foot. We found the many shops much cheaper than in Istanbul and bought several convincingly genuine fake items of clothing for our kids – they won’t know the difference! We enjoyed some good humoured haggling with the local shopkeepers.
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I recently went on an amazing 11 night cruise as a result of attaining ‘Admiral’ status in the Royal Caribbean, Celebrity and Azamara Club Cruises training. One week before sailing I was advised that I had the opportunity to sail on the beautiful Celebrity Equinox, one of the five Solstice Class ships in the Celebrity Fleet. A hectic week followed organising childcare, flights, hotel in Rome and t
I spent the Royal Jubilee weekend in one of my favourite UK seaside resorts – beautiful Brighton.
I have been to Brighton many times as it just a two hour drive from my home in Oxfordshire. On previous occasions I have stayed in one of the many Seafront hotels, probably the most notable of which is The Grand Hotel - one of the most iconic seafront hotels in the world and it certainly delivers
This was my second visit to Turkey having stayed many years ago in the beautiful Olu Deniz area on the Turquoise Coast.
On this trip to Turkey we opted for Belek which is located about 21 miles to the east of Antalya airport in this fast developing golfing region. We stayed at the Cornelia Deluxe Resort Hotel which was very comfortable and offered us an excellent all inclusive package. We re
For our wedding anniversary we decided on a week’s holiday to the popular dive resort area of Sharm el Sheik in Egypt. As my husband is a qualified diver, we were able to combine his interest in diving whilst also enjoying the luxury resort at the Royal Grand Sharm hotel. This was our first visit to Egypt and we were delighted by the warmth and friendliness of the hotel staff and locals.
The
Following on from Miami, we had a 167 mile drive ahead of us along US1 over the spectacular Overseas Highway, where at one point it looks like you are going to drive right into the Gulf of Mexico.
The Keys are a string of islands ending with Key West at the southerly most point in the USA and only 90 miles from Cuba. As we wanted to get to Key West as soon as possible we didn’t stop along the
We decided in August 2010 that we wanted to explore the southernmost part of Florida which includes Miami, Key West, the Everglades and Marco Island.
We started our trip with a direct flight into Miami. As parking is quite expensive in Miami and there is absolutely no need for a car as everything is within walking distance, we decided on a taxi transfer from the airport to the Loews Hotel on M
Following on from Key West....
The next morning we set off back to the mainland along US1 and took a left onto Route 41 also known as the Tamiami Trail, which got its name from the Tampa to Miami Trail. This road goes straight through the Everglades, a vast expanse of sub-tropical wetlands and home to the Seminole Indians – it’s a common sight to see Alligators basking by the side of drainage
Swiss Chalet Holiday Overlooking Lake Luzern – April 2010
As my husband (Simon) was brought up in Switzerland as a child, we have always talked about visiting Switzerland to show our daughter where her father lived and for Simon to relive past memories.
Simon used to live on outskirts of Zurich, but for our holiday we decided that we wanted to be located somewhere picturesque to experience t
As the idea of Cruising became more intriguing I became quite concerned that I was hurtling towards middle age at break neck speed. Cruising had previously evoked images of the blue rinse brigade, sequins and ceremony. I could not have been more wrong and am happy to report that my first cruise this year was a revelation
As we are always looking for the next thing to explore on our Florida vac
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