I have worked in the travel industry for over 30 jam-packed years and can honestly say I have enjoyed every moment of it. I was bitten by the travel bug at a very early age and it is my passion. I am frequently asked where my favourite destination is but that question is just too difficult to answer. All countries are special with their own charm, beauty and hidden secrets.
I am lucky enough to have travelled far and wide visiting Canada, South and North Africa, Thailand, India, Egypt, USA, the Caribbean islands, The Middle East, Australia and Europe many times. I have achieved Platinum Agent status for the Caribbean Tourism Organisation which is the highest award given for training and visiting the islands of the Caribbean. I am also an accredited specialist for many destinations as endorsed by the relevant tourism authorities including USA, Canada, Australia, Hong Kong, Mauritius, Middle East, ocean and river cruises and much more. I keep my knowledge of the ever changing travel world up to date with regular online training, industry events and of course, travelling.
I do as much research as it takes to provide the most suitable trip for my valued clients whether it is a package holiday to Greece, a safari in Africa, a tailor-made trip touring Canada or a coach tour of Italy. I can also add many extras including airport parking and lounges, coach tickets, theatre breaks, excursions and attraction tickets as well as booking restaurants in resort. I can even arrange a private jet should you need one! I give independent and unbiased guidance often with a more competitive price than you can find elsewhere. Every penny you spend is 100% financially protected by either ATOL or our unique trust.
Working from home means I can give personal, hassle free customer service, including out of normal office hours, with no distractions. So if you would like to go on a road trip in America, take multi generational holiday or celebratory trip or your very special honeymoon, I am happy to help.
Thank you for taking your time to visit my webpage and look forward to speaking to you. Please feel free to call me at any time.
Best wishes, Gillian
My customer stories
Sent by P Greenfield
Oxfordshire 12/09/2018
Thank you for your welcome home email and yes we had the most enjoyable holiday. We had just a 15 minute wait for our unexpected private speed boat to Venice Island, we felt like film stars being whisked across the water. Venice was simply wonderful and we only wish we had visited earlier. The tour you arranged was excellent: we had a very good and extremely knowledgeable guide who took us to places we would never have found on our own. Being able to jump the queues at the Basilica and Palace made it well worth the cost. The private speed boat to the ship picked us up exactly on-time and again arrived ‘in style’ at the ship.
Thank you again for organising our holiday.
Sent by L Neville
Enfield 12/09/2018
Thank you again for booking another amazing holiday where we have built up some lovely memories! I am sure I’ll be in contact within the next few months to book the next.
Sent by R Long
Herts 12/09/2018
Had a great holiday thankyou.
Everything was spot on. Only problem was the food. It was too plentiful and too good hence the diet.
Sent by E Sousa
London 16/08/2018
Gillian organised a family holiday to Corfu this year. She spent considerable time looking for the right place as we wanted something a little bit authentic rather than too tourist driven. We eventually settled on a lovely location where we had a fabulous holiday. From start to finish Gillan spent as much time as we needed answering our questions, finding the right holiday and most importantly taking the hassle away from organising anything! This is the second trip she has organised for us and I would highly recommend her services. Thank you Gillian.
Sent by L Wilson
Enfield 06/08/2018
I'd like to tell you about my wonderful travel agent Gillian Davis, she works for Travel Counsellors, l She not only books holidays to Turkey - but all over the world, from budget to luxury - Hotels, Villas, Cruises.
Gillian looks after you from your booking to the end of your holiday.
Whatever you need an answer to she'll know, from the size of your hand luggage to booking a Airport Lounge.
Plus how many travel agents are at the end of the 'phone one to one 24/7 for just you.
I can't praise her enough, so whether you want to stay home or away give Gillian a call, you won't be sorry - it will be the best thing you ever do. Not forgetting they are ATOL protected.
Sent by Coral Phillips
Wales 11/01/2017
Gillian was excellent. I found her to be caring of my needs and requirements with patience of a saint. No hesitation whatsoever recommending Gillian to all friends and family for a stress free organisation of a holiday. Had there been a number 11 I would have used that.
Sent by Gerry Morris
Hertfordshire 30/09/2016
This is the first time that I have used Gillian at Travel Counsellors and I will most definitely be putting her name forward to friends, family and colleagues. She was wonderful and easy to work with so helpful and suggesting great ideas. I won't go anywhere else but Gillian Davis from now on and my husband and I couldn't praise her services enough. Because of Gillian everything ran so smoothly and easily, without having to do anything for ourselves. Wonderful experience dealing with this lady, thank you.
Sent by Gemma Shaw
Enfield 11/04/2016
Gill has been fantastic. She has answered all my questions with ease and within a couple of hours every time. She has kept me up to date with every part of booking the holiday and has gone above and beyond for us. We have been very specific about what we needed and she has been great at making sure our needs were met. Booking a holiday has never been so easy
Sent by Susan Davey
Norfolk 24/01/2016
Gillian was absolutely brilliant helping us choose our holiday. So patient bearing in mind that we hadn't decided exactly where we wanted to go, Must have put in an amazing amount of time searching for all the right "tick boxes " for us, Nothing was too much trouble and she eventually found a destination that we are both looking forward to visiting.
Sent by Wendy Prior
London 04/08/2014
Gillian is amazing. I’ve known her a while through networking and I have already recommended her to others I know. She listened carefully to the type of holiday we wanted and came quickly back to us with some fabulous suggestions. The booking process was effortless and we are so excited about our holiday. Many thanks indeed. We will be using her services again!
Sent by Francesca Gezgin
Herts 18/02/2014
It was an absolute pleasure to book my honeymoon through Gillian, a true star! The moment she started talking about travel, I could tell I was in safe hands and she excelled at her job; a true credit to Travel Counsellors. I used to work for First Choice as a travel agent and holiday rep, so I know first hand how hard it can be to get it spot on perfect for a customers needs; however Gillian made it look like a simple walk in the park and understood exactly what my husband and I wanted for our honeymoon. We now can't wait to have our holiday and I feel confident from the booking that it will be a perfect trip. I have already told close family about Gillian; how her customer service, knowledge and friendliness is exactly what you want in a travel agent to make a special holiday experience which you cant find at your average travel agent on the high street! Nothing was too much for her which is why I will definitely be recommending Gillian, to anyone I know who say's "I'm thinking of going on holiday!" Thank you Gill.
Sent by Karen Aldridge-Morris
Essex 02/02/2014
Without doubt, I would score Gillian a ten plus. She had to work hard to get things just right for me. I changed my mind a few times re. dates and venues. Nothing was too much trouble. The only thing that really upsets me is I didn't discover Travel Counsellors years and years ago! All those wasted hours in the travel agents (great respect to travels agents - they too have a difficult job) and very often coming home with nothing booked. Gillian gave me a bespoke holiday, I cannot wait for July!
Sent by Joy Smith
Enfield 20/11/2013
I have just come back from a wonderful holiday in Orlando, Florida. Gillian booked this vacation for my family and I and the flight times, hotel accommodation, car parking and resort information were all exceptional. I shall definitely be using Gillian again for any trips in the future and recommending her to all my friends and colleagues. Thank you!
Sent by Eileen MacCallum
London 19/11/2013
Stop wasting your time trying to find travel deals online! If you want to go somewhere - anywhere in fact - Gillian's either already visited or knows someone who has and can provide all the inside info you need. She's very well connected, full of great suggestions, quick to respond, endlessly patient and keeps a firm eye on your budget throughout. I'd recommend her to anyone.
Sent by D D'Costa
London 11/09/2013
Gillian at Travel Counsellors provided an excellent service when booking our recent holiday. She was very professional, friendly and extremely knowledgeable.
She recommended the ideal resort and hotel, and also ensured we received our special requests.
All the paperwork was sent to us on time, and we had nothing to worry about at all apart from packing our suitcases and not forgetting our passports!
We thoroughly enjoyed our holiday and will most definitely be booking through Gillian again.
Sent by Yus Rayif
Essex 10/06/2013
I’ve never used anyone to book a holiday before but after this experience with Gillian, I’ll be doing it every time! I have already given her details to a few friends. Gillian is 100% reliable and knows exactly what she is talking about. I could not ask for more. Gillian is an asset to your company.
Sent by c Portis
London 15/05/2013
Our weekend in Majorca was just amazing. Everything you planned and organised ran like clockwork. The house was amazing and in such a beautiful location. The food was delicious and it was such a luxury to have someone cook our food for 2 nights.
I think the service you provide is an absolute no brainer for anyone who is time strapped and trying to coordinate a magnificent trip for family or friends.
You are top of my recommendation list.
Thank you so much for your input and when I plan another trip I will be knocking on your door.
Sent by c Balzano
London 15/05/2013
Everything was just amazing. And, the weather you arranged was also sheer bliss!
You're at the top of my list. I was actually even talking to a client about you today.
Thanks so very much, you were a dream to work with.
Sent by Alan and Katie Tustain
Watford 12/05/2013
Gill has been brilliant and I have already recommended her to my family and some friends
Sent by Kirsty Biggs
London 08/04/2013
Gillian was excellent, really patient with me when I kept changing my mind or forgot to mention certain requirements etc. and understood exactly what I was looking for. Took the hassle out of booking my holiday. Would definitely recommend to friends and family.
Sent by Jill Oliver
Enfield 25/03/2013
Gill has been booking holidays for me and my friends for many years and we have found her to be the most efficient travel agent we have ever encountered. I am always ready to recommend her to all my friends and family. Gill is friendly but very professional and phones and emails with information when she says she will, very reliable. Cannot say enough about how good she is.
Sent by OLIVIA KARA
ENFIELD 15/07/2012
I was looking to book a birthday get together for 14 friends for 3 days and was proving difficult to tick all of the boxes. Gillian came to my rescue, was patient and so helpful answering the many questions and ideas that we all had. She found us the most amazing manor house on the south coast with a perfect price tag! We all had a perfect celebration thanks to Gillian and I wouldn't book anywhere else from now on.
Sent by Maria
Hertfordshire 25/08/2011
We had a fantastic time and everywhere we stayed was perfect in relation to what we needed. We especially loved the safari, staying at the Thakadu River Camp. I would recommend that place to anyone, everything about it was wonderful and we wished we were staying longer. All the transfers were great and Avis were there to meet us on time so there was no hanging around.
Stewart did get to Sun City on the Friday evening, thanks to you! I can’t believe he hadn’t arranged anything - but then that’s him. He hadn’t realised it would be so difficult to get up there from Johannesburg until he started ringing around, so he was very impressed that you managed to sort something out for him
I’m already a fan, which is why when Stewart said about going to South Africa I knew exactly who to call, but you definitely have another one now! I’ve told him to make sure he recommends you to his friends and business associates if he hears of anybody going away.
Thanks again for your recommendations and for our fantastic holiday, hopefully it won’t be too long before we go away and need to use your services again!
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