Gilly Markham

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My name is Gilly, I'm a Gold Travel Counsellor, born and bred in the sunny town of Exmouth in Devon. Having worked in the travel industry for over 28 years I have a wealth of travel knowledge to share with you.

I am especially proud of my 100% score from my clients on our customer service survey since I became a Travel Counsellor 15 years ago. If you give me the chance you will find out why.

I love my job and treat my clients as friends, so this is why people trust me so much. I’ve been booking many of my clients’ holidays for years.

Being an independent travel agent means I can search hundreds of companies to find the right holiday that suits you with the best possible deals. So my promise simply to you is; whether it’s a weekend city break or a trip of a lifetime, I will endeavour to give you the highest quality of service at a competitive price. I have access to over 3000 suppliers to offer you a full range of travel products.

I can give you lots of helpful ideas and advice, so please give me a call or email, I look forward to making YOUR travel dreams come true!

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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 5   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 5   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 5   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 5   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 5   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 5   min read

What my customers say

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

Gilly is always helpful and we go that extra mile

Jackie Simpson

Kings Lynn

Gilly always manages to go above and beyond to make our holidays special and really tries hard to get a good price. She is super friendly and a pleasure to talk to. I recommend all my clients to her!

Alyson Johnson

Exmouth Devon

A can do, nothing is too much trouble attitude to helping us resulted in a hassle free enjoyable experience whist we were booking our trip, we had tried all the online do it ourselves idea, luckily a friend recommended Gilly and we are so glad she did. I would have absolutely no hesitation is highly recommending Gilly to anyone who in planning on booking a trip away! Thank you very much

Martin McMaster

Exmouth

Gilly dealt with our request immediately, even though it was quite late and went beyond the definition of the accepted working day. She immediately grasped what we were looking for and had our reservation made within the hour

Eric Trevett

Dorset

Gilly is fantastic - knows exactly what I want works to get the right deal to suit. Working with Gilly is pleasurable and easy and takes away all the stress of finding that perfect deal

Mandy Denton

Exeter

Gilly made the process of booking a special family holiday for 3 generations easy and enjoyable. She could instantly recommend accommodation and saved us countless hours trying to find something which met our needs. I would totally recommend Gilly!

Charlottw Treverton-Jones

Worcester

We were very happy with our holiday booking process; it’s not often you find efficiency and friendliness in the same transaction! It really couldn’t have been easier and now all we have to do is look forward to our holiday!

Alyson Mearing

Exeter

I would highly recommend Gilly as the service I received was very professional and satisfying.

Darren Murphy

Telford

Gilly is absolutely brilliant. I wouldn't book a holiday with anyone else. I would wholeheartedly recommend her to all my friends and family. She's so professional, friendly and always quick to respond to any questions I may have and is a great problem solver. I've made 2 group bookings with Gilly and she takes all the stress and hassle out of these bookings - which can be pretty stressful and time consuming. I have every confidence in Gilly and will definitely continue to use her in the future!

Alexandra Hill

Exmouth

Superb fast, friendly service, which is also competitively priced. Gilly answered all our holiday questions quickly and provided us with several options. To make our holiday extra special. The whole booking process was quick and easy. We would 100% recommend booking a holiday with Gilly to our friends and family.

Stuart Carder

Nottingham

Gilly has become invaluable to my travel requirements. I value her honesty and her ability to organise exactly what I need, before I know I need it. She is excellent at sorting any problems, if any arise and in a prompt manner. She is extremely professional and to sum up, I don't know how I travelled before I knew Gilly.

Sarah King

Exmouth

This young lady cant do enough to help we are so pleased and will continue using her services.

Lyn Ebbrell

Exmouth

Gilly has been absolutely fantastic, extremely helpful and we have used her services a number of times. I’ve already recommended her to a number of friends.

Alan Grant

Exmouth

Extremely helpful and sorted everything in a timely fashion. Definitely recommend her to my friends.

Steve Forrest

Exmouth Devon

There is never a situation or problem that she cant cope with, excellent service.

Stephen Marlow

Chudleigh Newton Abbot

Gilly has always been very helpful with the advice she gives when we have used her for booking our holiday. She is never "pushy" and the service is quick. I highly recommend her to any of my friends who are looking to book their holiday.

Debbie Montgomery

Exeter

After a poor experience with two high street Travel Agents who offered me little flexibility booking a group holiday I decided to call Gilly. From the first minute she put my mind at ease and offered me a range of packages that met my requirements and once I chose one she worked hard to enhance the deal further to my needs; in sum a first rate service I would recommend to any friend or colleague.

Billy Murphy

Telford

I've scored a 10 as I don't have to worry about anything, Gilly always sorts everything out for us .Thats why l always feel confident in recommending her and find she always go that extra mile for her customers

Sally Northcott

Exeter

A pleasure to book a holiday with Gilly, a true professional.

Kevin Morris

Exmouth

Very knowledgeable, patient and friendly. Really knows her stuff. Very confident in booking with Gilly

Tracy Shearer

Exmouth

Gilly understood our requirements and went to some trouble to research the market for just what we wanted. Also had several useful suggestions for future travels. She has a pleasant and cheery manner and is easy to do business with.

Paul Clapp

Exeter

I wouldn't use another company again. Gilly was fantastic being able to give her a budget and come back with an amazing holiday really does take the stress out of sorting leg room and all the extras, she found just the right holiday and ticked every box I gave her! Just can't wait to book again

Kelly Barnes

Exmouth

We really appreciated all Gilly's help and advice when booking, nothing was too much trouble for her. I would definitely recommend Gilly.

James Smith

Exmouth

Gilly is fantastic she always gets what I want and understands my expectations both in location and financially. Giilly is super patient and never gets frustrated always happy to please and find the perfect deal.

Amanda Denton

Exeter

I have given Gilly a score of ten here, but really she deserves twelve

Kevin Murphy

Southampton

Gilly undertook several holiday searches for us until we found a suitable holiday. She was very thorough and her attention to detail was second to none. It was crucial that accommodation with disabled access was identified and that all the necessary disabled assistance was put in place prior to our holiday. This included assistance at the airports and that the amibilift was prebooked prior to boarding the plane. Gilly also ensured that we would be able to sit together which is very important for the carer of a disabled traveller. Gilly has organised a number of holidays for us in the past and I would highly recommend her to anyone wishing to travel aboard. Thank you Gilly

Janet Holley

Exeter

A speedy personal service to find a holiday that matched our requirements

Robin Lennox

Exeter

Never fail to come up with an answer to our hopes.

Norma Foster

Exeter

Very helpful efficient lady

Grahame Smith

Bath

Gilly was extremely helpful, she understood what we were looking for and gave some good suggestions.

Ciara Wood

Exmouth

Gilly is professional and friendly. Always looks for the best for her customers

Ann Watson

Dunblane

This is the second time we have asked Gilly to help arrange our travel. She excelled herself once again and we would definitely recommend to her all our friends and family.

Elaine Curel

Exeter

I Always book my holidays, family's and friends with Gilly. Wouldn't hesitate recommending her service! Wouldn't consider going on holiday without her!!!! Haven't done so for over 5 years! She offers a secure, trustworthy and reliable set up/ holiday 100% every time

Louise Waters

Exmouth Devon

Very helpful and freindly service. Takes the pain out of searching for a holiday especially if you have busy lives.

Timothy Barnes

Exmouth

Gilly has been so helpful and nothing is too much trouble, which is why we have recommended her to family and friends.

Jan Mcmahon

Exmouth

Gilly is always very friendly and efficient. Have recommended her to a number of friends already. Excellent service!

Paul Johnson

Exeter

Gilly is fantastic! She really knows her stuff and nothing is to much for her. I would like to formally thank her for her help and will be using her in the future.

Guy Simpson

Lympstone

Couldn't ask for better service. I have already recommended your services to at least three people already.

Lachie Turner

Exeter

Gilly will always go that bit extra to ensure you have a holiday you can enjoy, taking the organisational stress away right from the start. Can't thank her enough

Kirsty Sansom

Exmouth Devon

Gilly has been great. Very responsive with great options on offer. I will book with Gilly again and of course recommend her services to friends & family!

Lisa Woodcock

Exmouth

Gilly was top class, helped find various different options and was extremely quick with replies to me. Really appreciated all the help

Charlie Lincoln

Worcester

Great repeat experience and will definitely be calling Gilly for holiday help again. Met all of my needs by working tirelessly until I was happy and makes life very easy

Jamie Linsdell

North Yorkshire

With no doubt what so ever a completely excellent service and will use again. Hassle free holiday booking, amazing

Tracy James

Exeter

Excellent work from your representative Gilly Markham, this is the first time I have used her, but her expertise, help and overall assistance was first class. Will recommend to others and will be back for future trips

Mark Stevens

Exeter

Gilly was very helpful and managed to save us over £600 on the price we had seen when looking ourselves. She also replied immediately to our enquiry and was able to book our holiday within an hour of us contacting her with our specification

Shane Fitzsimmons

Leeds

Gilly is a Star - she goes about her business swiftly and professionally and she has an inherent warmth that makes dealing with her a genuine pleasure.

Simon Allen

Cambridgeshire

Gilly has provided a truly professional service in ensuring that my requirements have been fulfilled. As this is our honeymoon, Gilly has understood the need I have to get it just right for my future wife. Any changes I have wanted to make have not been an issue whatsoever and she has understood exactly the style and feeling that I want from the accomodation whilst we're overseas celebrating. I HUGE thank you to Gilly for making this all possible for us and I will certainly be recommending her and her services to others.

Peter Alexander

Andover

Absolutely hassle free and efficient service with the very best in mind, tailor made for each person. I have and will recommend Gilly to all my friends, family and colleagues. Very very happy indeed and wouldn't book with anyone else now!

Lisa Pearson

Exmouth

Gillian is a fantastic industry professional. She is very well organised and highly efficient. Gillian genuinely has her customer’s best interests at heart and always strives to get the best deals. Her suggestions and recommendations for destinations and resorts are extremely useful, she has a great depth of knowledge and I have total confidence in always recommending her.

Paul Caplan

London

I would highly recommend Gilly Markham to family, friends and actively promote her by having her business cards available on our showroom counter. I am a returning customer of Gilly's. First was flight arrangements and now a holiday. Her genuine enthusiasm to assist in locating a holiday destination, resort and facilities that will cater for our family requirements is second to none. Going that extra mile to provide clear options, prices and recommendations to help her client think out of the box is a testament to her unique personal touch and business acumen to secure a sale. Gilly provided me with confidence and heightened excitement to our forth coming family holiday. Removing the stress and strain with her upbeat manner and focus that holidays are to be fun and she deals with anything else! When our next holiday is on the cards I will be calling Gilly Markham!!

Kirsty Sansom

Exmouth

Gilly is very friendly and helpful. She will always go that extra mile. Anything she has organised for us has always been great. We would not hesitate to recommend her and we actually have. Friends recommended her to us. She’s been a very good find.

Lyn Myers

Teignmouth

I have used Gilly for many holidays and will continue to do so. She always seems to get it just right...perfect in fact. I have recommended her to many people too.

Lisa Clarbull

Exmouth

I have often recommended Gilly to my friends and family. She is a valued friend and always gets my holidays spot on.

Sarah King

Exmouth

I just wanted to say a big thank you for organising our holiday this year to Lykia, which was, as ever fantastic! However the fact that you checked us in flight wise and booked that amazing holiday taxi (it was like our own private limo on the way down) made the journey so much more bearable with two kids in tow and won't be forgotten. You have probably worked out by now that I continue to give your number to anyone who asks us about Lykia! I hear that Katie, Neil and Ann, all friends of ours have since booked. That's fabulous! Here's hoping that with Lykia being taken it is still affordable in future years. We've been four times now and we still aren't bored of it.

Charlotte Morley

Exeter

Gilly was amazing - we have no hesitation in recommending her. She sorted everything out from 12,000 miles away mainly and she was always available on the phone. If everyone we dealt with was as helpful, friendly, positive and successful in what she set out to achieve, then the world would be a happier place. Well done Gilly - full marks from us!

Adele Yank

New Zealand

Fantastic service given by Gilly Markham of Travel Counsellors, as usual -always available to help and sort out problems, even from abroad! Thanks Gilly!!!

Di Hardee

Teignmouth

Very detailed holiday choices given and a very prompt service I did not feel pressured to choose my destination quickly and even when I asked for different destinations Gilly came up with results will definitely use Gilly in future for our holiday bookings

Linda Skinner

Exmouth

Definitely would use Gilly again to book my holidays. Courteous and efficient and always prepared to answer all you questions. Thanks

Geoffrey Greenwood

Chorley

Hi Gilly,the last holiday you booked for us was great,we will be contacting you again in the new year for a cruise or chasing the sun. Cheers Alastair and Pat.

Alastair Tate

Exmouth

I was introduced to Gilly by a friend who has been dealing with her for a number of years and couldnt praise her enough. Gilly helped me to arrange a surprise trip to Venice for my wife, and did so with efficiency, enthusiasm, good humour and excellent advice. The trip was fantastic. So much so, that I have just used Gilly's services again to book a family holiday to Abu Dhabi for Xmas. This was done a short notice, and once again Gilly delivered at a great price. It is rare these days to find people who offer this level of service. I cannot recommend Gilly more highly.

Edward Ward

London

We booked a holiday to Malta with Gilly, had excellent communications with her even while we were away on holiday she was there on hand to help us. Would definately and have recommended her to friends, this is how we heard about Gilly from a friend, so word of mouth does work wonders and saves you money.

Dorothy Moxey

Exmouth

contacted Gilly friday night 6 o clock problem solved first post saturday briliant service

john and mavis wilkinson

maryport

I have been booking my holidays through Gilly for a few years. She always finds me the perfect holiday for a great price and is great at keeping in contact and informing me of any changes or information that I need to know about. I will continue to contact Gilly when booking my next holiday.

Caroline Sumner

Exmouth

Gilly has organised two holidays for us. Communication has been excellent throughout and she has worked very hard to find holidays for us that match our specifications. Our first holiday was a skiing holiday at christmas in Andorra, which was excellent. Our next holiday is at Easter and is in Antigua. The reviews show that it will be a fantastic holiday!

Al Grant

Exmouth

I have recently booked three holidays with Gilly and I couldn’t be happier with the fantastic service she delivers! I constantly recommend Gilly to friends and family and they too are impressed with the very professional service she provides.

Nicola White

Exmouth

I thought the service was excellent; straightforward advice on travel, no hassles, any questions I had were answered, great advice was given and I would certainly use again. Would definitely recommend to friends.

Tracey Gates

Darlington

Gilly arranged the most perfect holiday for us; the hotel, the food and the location were absolutely spot on. She listened to our requirements and matched them exactly. If you’re planning a holiday, give this girl your requirements, and believe me you will be glad you chose her. We will definitely be using her again.

Brian Mackay

Exmouth

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