Gilly Markham

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I’m Gilly, a Gold Travel Counsellor based in the sunny seaside town of Exmouth in Devon. I’ve worked in the travel industry for over 28 years, and in that time I’ve built up a wealth of knowledge, contacts and experience that I love sharing with my clients.

For the past 19 years as a Travel Counsellor I’ve consistently received a 100% score from my clients in our customer service survey, something I am incredibly proud of. If you choose to trust me with your travel plans, I am confident you will quickly see why.

I genuinely love what I do and I treat my clients like friends. Many of them have been booking their holidays with me for years, coming back time and again because they know I understand what matters to them and will always go the extra mile.

As an independent Travel Counsellor, I am not tied to any one provider. I can search across a huge range of options to find the right holiday for you, at a competitive price. Whether you are looking for a short city break, a relaxing beach escape or a once‑in‑a‑lifetime adventure, my promise is simple: I will always aim to deliver exceptional personal service and a trip that feels perfectly tailored to you.

If you are not quite sure what you want yet, that is absolutely fine. I can offer plenty of ideas, inspiration and honest advice to help shape your plans.

I would love to help make your travel dreams a reality, so please do get in touch by phone or email and we can start planning your next escape together.

Why book with me?
28+ years of travel industry experience and specialist knowledge
Gold Travel Counsellor with a 100% customer service score over 19 years
A truly personal service: I get to know you and treat you like a friend, not a booking number
Independent advice with access to thousands of travel options and trusted suppliers
Tailor‑made trips, from weekend breaks to once‑in‑a‑lifetime adventures
Flexible support at a time that suits you, not call‑centre opening hours
Honest advice, attention to detail and someone who genuinely cares about your holiday

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Magnificent Mexico

Magnificent Mexico

Achieving My Gold Status for Travel Counsellors, they awarded my by taking my to the Beautiful Mexico. The Sea in Mexico is just like the pictures, aqua blue and like swimming in a Bath. We Stayed in the 5Star Secrets the Vine in Cancun, and did many of the excursions to give me knowledge of the area and trips available to my clients. My favourite being Coco Bongs, which is a super dramatic Show.

22 Apr 2016 1   min read

5 Star Cruising

5 Star Cruising

I was fortunate enough to be invited to stay overnight aboard the brand new Royal Princess cruise ship. It was a fantastic experience. The food was just WOW, and the entertainment was so varied to suit all. The adult only Sanctuary area was beautiful and very tranquil, with beautiful cushioned sunbeds and very inviting Jacuzzi's. The most amazing part of the Royal Princess was its Sky Walk.

22 Apr 2016 1   min read

Diamond Dubai

Diamond Dubai

Just returned from an Eye opening trip to Dubai. Wow what a place. Everything from top to bottom top quality. I stayed on the JA Palm for All inclusive, to experience this side of Dubai, great for relaxing, with high end standards. Then onto The Address Downtown which is connected to the biggest shopping center, which is just covered in Gold. I also went to the top of the Burj Khalifa and visited

22 Apr 2016 1   min read

Wedding In Greece

Wedding In Greece

I was lucky enough to be Invited to a Wedding I had Booked in 5 Star Sani Beach in Halkidiki in Greece. I've never been to Greece before and wow is all I can say. The food was to die for and they couldn't do enough for you. The hotel its self, has several parts, Hotel, Bungalows, Suites all set around a beach and a Marina. It was what we call 'Dine Around' so you had over 40 different places to e

22 Apr 2016 1   min read

Florida Family Trip

Florida Family Trip

For my summer Holiday this year, I was lucky enough to Visit Florida with my family. I stayed on International Drive, in the Crown Plaza hotel with Lounge access, so in the evenings we could kick back and relax. We Visited Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, and Aquatic theme parksall of which were special in there own way. My Daughter fell in love with the Harry Potter World in Universal, we w

22 Apr 2016 1   min read

Beautiful St Lucia

Beautiful St Lucia

I have been lucky enough to recently visit St Lucia, a fantastic holiday destination. We flew out of London Gatwick airport in Virgin Atlantic Premium Economy and were given exclusive use of the First Class Lounge, which was out of this world! The food was outstanding and the service even better. On the flight the Cabin staff were very attentive and helpful. The seats themselves seemed old but

25 Nov 2011 2   min read

What my customers say

Gilly continues to exceed our expectations . Her passion and ability to deliver such bespoke personal travel plans to suit every occasion goes on and on…. Everyone should have a Gilly and make travelling stress free and a joy.

Ann Watson

Horncastle

Gilly continues to exceed our expectations . Her passion and ability to deliver such bespoke personal travel plans to suit every occasion goes on and on…. Everyone should have a Gilly and make travelling stress free and a joy.

Ann Watson

Horncastle

As always Gilly provided a speedy and helpful service , making helpful suggestions to improve our booking experience.

Graham Jackson

Exeter

We have been using Gilly for a number of years now and have recommended Gilly to both our friends and family. As recently as yesterday - our family who used Gilly to purchase flights to South America during the summer holidays did say that the service they received from Gilly was excellent.

Christine Bowers

Exeter

Gilly Ties up all the loose ends and sorts out all the logistics quickly and efficiently

David Whitton

Exeter

Without a doubt and, on this occasion, as a result of a personal bereavement, Gilly went over and beyond working hours arranging flights and car hire for my immediate family. She kindly reassured me asking for charity periodically and I am so grateful for her efficiency. Thank you Gilly.

Caroline Colin

Exeter

I have booked 2 holidays with Gilly now and would highly recommend! Nothing is too much trouble for her, she is friendly and professional with prompt responses to any questions. Will definitely use Gilly again.

Corinne Price

Burton on Trent

From what was a rush from my end was made simply and clearly. I was conscious that I used Gilly late on Friday and she was studious enough to have everything for me in a matter of a couple of days. Hard work that was gratefully received

Martin Allen

Plymouth

Gilly was magnificent in her efforts to sort out any issues that I had. I will definitely use her services again. And strongly recommend her to my friends.

Christopher Barrett

Shrewsbury

Just so easy dealing with Gilly. Even though the process was all over the phone, it was if Gilly was in our front room sorting the holiday over a cup of coffee!

Nick Hunt

Teignmouth

So easy, Gilly is a gem, has dealt with my last holiday and my daughter always uses her. Everything is handled and organised, you literally just say where you want to go and she takes over. Would 100% recommend x

Jacqueline Hardingham

Exmouth

Used Gilly a few times now excellent friendly service every time.

Ashley Davidson

Exmouth

I always use TC and tell all my family friends and work colleagues about Gilly. I love the tailor made packages and peace of mind knowing that she will do all she can regarding all aspects of my holidays.

Chloe Kerr

Exmouth

Gilly is so helpful knows exactly what I'm looking for and always strives to get the best price for me.

Sarah Addicott

Exeter

I can give a 10 without thinking about it. Gilly is amazing and always provides excellent service. Her knowledge of places to visit and her knowledge of our likes/dislikes means we always have great holidays. Gilly is always on hand to offer support and advice

Rebecca Skinner

Exmouth

Excellent service as always

Doug Bing

Exmouth

Extremely excellent service & value. Nothing is too much trouble for Gilly from finding a holiday until we get back from holiday. Highly recommend Gilly to everyone

Rebecca Skinner

Exmouth

Very helpful, nothing too much trouble

Paul Meredith

Exeter

Gilly is amazing and she has been booking my holiday for more than 10 years now... Always happy to help to find the right holiday and makes the booking experience easy, enjoyable and exciting. Thank you Gilly

Amanda Denton

Exeter

Very knowledgeable, experienced and helpful.

David Whitton

Exeter

Efficient service. Variety of choice given allowing customers the opportunity to choose what to do, where to stay, etc. Professional on every level.

Caroline Colin

Exeter

Gilly always goes that extra mile! That you for amazing service.

Steve Jonhstone

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Always really quick to respond, nothing is ever too much trouble and I know that I am in safe hands.

Jemma P......

Exmouth

Gilly is Excellent at picking the best hotels to suit our families needs. She takes the time to find out what we want from our holiday and always goes above and beyond to make sure we get exactly what we want.

Joey Mchale

Exmouth

Gilly was amazing, She listened to what we were looking for in a holiday and matched the perfect location to our needs. We have just got back from an incredible 2 weeks away and cannot rate Gilly enough. Everything was seamless and so easy. I have already recommended her to my colleagues, friends and family.

Sonia Welch

Leyland

Gilly's Service is amazing. Polite, Efficient, Expertise unquestioned. Absolutely 1st class and in this day and age, confidence in booking travel is a great comfort.

Rob Gibson

EXETER

Easily the most helpful and thorough agent we’ve ever dealt with, Gillys enthusiasm and personal touch has been fantastic and has made the whole process easy and enjoyable. Will definitely be using again and would thoroughly recommend her service

Robert Hunter

Exeter

'With us its personal' such a fitting strap line you make it easy for us.

Roy Meyer

London

I am very picky about flight times and Gilly offered a great service and sought out the deal that suited us the most Would definitely recommend gilly

Janet Marshall

London

My wife and I have used Gilly to book a good few holidays including our honeymoon in the Maldives. Every holiday has been exactly what we’ve asked for. Gilly is absolutely great to deal with, very prompt with good communication and extremely helpful throughout the whole process from choosing a holiday, to the booking and ensuring nothing goes wrong. An awesome ambassador for Travel Counsellors and one we’d definitely recommend (and have done) to anyone!!!!

Alan Grant

Exmouth Devon

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Tailor-made for you

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

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Personalised service. Always

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

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Stress-free travel, and more time
for what matters most

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

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Support when it matters most

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

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