Gina Barton

I wanted to book a surprise trip for my husbands 60th Birthday and Goa was on his bucket list and it was a surprise. I contacted Gina and she sorted everything for me and we had a great time mainly due to her recommendations as she had visited both resorts we wanted to book personally so our accommodation in both Agonda and Candolim were perfect. We loved our holiday Gina and many thanks for all you did for me Jeanie

Gina listened to the outline of what we wanted, and went on to create an absolutely fantastic holiday, doing everything from checking us in for our flights to guiding us on where to actually go. Thanks Gina! I would definitely highly recommend your services to others

From great advice and help booking our holiday to checking us in on all our flights to a follow up call when we returned, Gina was with us on every step of our journey. She even helped us when our daughter became ill while we were away. Every part of the holiday was seamless and so well organised. We had the time of our lives on this holiday and we are grateful to Gina for helping make our dreams come true!!

We rely on Gina solely when it comes to arranging our holidays. This time, heading to Costa Rica, was an extra special one as it was our honeymoon. The entire experience was perfect from start to finish. From reviving the original itinerary and agreeing that it was what we were anticipating, to all the transportation, private and group transfers and links to a local agent, it was easy and informative. We loved it and are keen to go back. We’ll be using Gina again for our next trip, and when we head back to Costa Rica!

We recently partook in the trip to Iceland where the Travel Counsellor team accompanied us, joining us on the group activities and excursions. We were part of a smaller group within the group celebrating our 50th birthdays jointly. I found it to be a refreshing change, in an age when technology means that we are left to arrange so much for ourselves, to have someone overseeing every aspect from flights, transfers, taking personal responsibility for all of the schedules and keeping us up to date with the information when needed. Not that anything went wrong, but I'm sure that if it had it would have been dealt with, allowing me to enjoy the trip without having to take on any of the logistics and accompanying stress and aggravation. I could just enjoy all of the experience, including the personal touches that took into account the special occasion this was for myself, my wife and my friends. Very memorable and recommended

Gina has been polite & professional throughout the entire process. Our booking was 6 adults. I stated what I wanted from the holiday & approx budget- she delivered! Gina booked a trip for our party too & dealt with some issues regarding changes within the party involving flights & accommodation swiftly. Gina booked our party in online both outgoing & homeward bound. Gina took the stress of everything from start to finish & kept me fully informed along the way. No question or query was too much trouble. I'd definitely ask Gina to book future holidays based on this experience.

Gina has been polite & professional throughout the entire process. Our booking was 6 adults. I stated what I wanted from the holiday & approx budget- she delivered! Gina booked a trip for our party too & dealt with some issues regarding changes within the party involving flights & accommodation swiftly. Gina booked our party in online both outgoing & homeward bound. Gina took the stress of everything from start to finish & kept me fully informed along the way. No question or query was too much trouble. I'd definitely ask Gina to book future holidays based on this experience.

Another fantastic travel experience with Gina. You know the feeling when you book a holiday and just know you are in safe hands, it really makes a difference to the holiday. Efficient, fantastic communication just knowing you don't have to worry or think about anything. Thanks so much Gina for your fantastic help and shall look forward to booking with you again soon. x

Gina organised a trip for myself and my wife to Vietnam and Cambodia. The organisation and planning was perfect for what we wanted, there were plenty of activities and excursions. Although the itinerary was full we were able to relax in the knowledge that everything was going to plan. Thank you Gina!

Just wanted to say how absolutely amazing our holiday was from booking through to the finish. Gina worked with me to produce a great itinerary around my interests. She kept me updated with everything and answered all my questions. The trip itself was the best holiday I have ever had. The transfers, trips eg vespa motorbike tour, cooking classes etc were fabulous. The hotels top notch and throughout we has a point of contact for questions who got back to us straight away. We have already booked another holiday with Gina and this will be one of many more. Thank you Gina.

I cannot recommend Gina highly enough. I recently booked a trip to Disneyland Paris with Gina’s help and the service I received was fantastic from the start to finish. The initial pricing was clear and I was provided with lots of options to help make the best decision for our trip. Gina and her team kept in constant contact before and throughout our holiday checking we had got the train ok, confirming the up to date train times and keeping an eye on any strikes or cancellations that may have affected us. Our return Eurostar was cancelled but the first I heard of this was a message from Gina telling me which alternative train we were already booked on and the new times. Our connecting train had also been rebooked for us and everything was so easy and stress free which was exactly what we needed whilst on holiday. I will most definitely be using Gina for all my future trips and holidays and would absolutely recommend her services to anyone.

Gina was great sorting out our holiday to Thailand. She was always on hand while we were on holiday. I would use her again to book my next holiday and recommend her to family and friends.

Gina came highly recommended and following our holiday to Singapore we could see why. We gave Gina a basic outline of what we wanted and she went to work sourcing best flights, hotels, offers etc. what she came came up with was fantastic. Every element of the holiday was taken care of such as checking in at the airport on our behalf, pre-booking flight meals, everything was taken care of to ensure a seamless and stress free holiday. We will most definitely be using her services again in the future, if you are looking for a package designed around you that is comparable to any other travel company then you will not go far wrong using Gina's services

The service we received from Travel Counsellors has been excellent from start to finish. We first met Gina Barton at a wedding fayer and from the outset, she appeared professional and seemed to have a great knowledge of travel, especially with the additional Covid issues. Throughout Gina was efficient with providing us with several options and catering to our needs, being flexible and adapting as and when we required. We had assumed that a service like this would be expensive, however the prices quoted were very competitive compared to other travel agents. Gina offered excellent one-to-one service via emails, phone calls and answered our queries promptly and efficiently, she listened to our requirements and created a bespoke tailored honeymoon package for us. Our honeymoon was perfect, all hotels were clean and well located. During the trip we encountered an issue with one of our excursions, even then Gina was on hand over the phone and promptly dealt with our query, enabling us not to waste our holiday time. She investigated the problem on our behalf and was able to provide us a refund and also covered our additional costs we had as a result of this issue. A huge thank you to Gina for going above and beyond and making our honeymoon truly amazing. We would highly recommend Travel Counsellors and Gina to take care of your next trip! This is truly a bespoke travel service that allows you to have a dream holiday with the peace of mind that all has been properly sorted and you always have the reassurance that Gina is available throughout and after the trip! Thank you Gina!

Gina recently organised travel for my parents who had a number of requests such as airport assistance etc. Gina completely took the stress out of their holiday by not only booking the holiday but going above and beyond with all the supporting documentation that was required, not to mention the number of questions we had along the way. Thanks Gina, it honestly put my mind at ease knowing my parents were being cared for. Thanks for making their holiday so memorable with everything running so smoothly. Don't hesitate to use Gina for your bookings. She knows her stuff and goes above and beyond.

Just returned home from the holiday we thought we daren’t take, all thanks to Gina. When you hear such contradicting news and views about travelling abroad you tend to err on the side of caution and stay home, fortunately we listened to common sense advice from our travel counsellor. Gina helped us through every extra step we needed to take due to the restrictions. We sailed through the airports as everything we needed had been covered. The hotel Gina had recommended was perfect, 10 days of sunshine and relaxation we would have missed if not for her. Using a personal travel counsellor gave us the confidence to bring some much needed normality back into our lives. Roll on November for our next jaunt.

Gina took a very broad brief from me for a 3-4 week trip over Christmas and New Year. She created a number of great itineraries with a good range of budgets and activities. Meeting a number of times and listening to her in depth knowledge and firsthand experience helped me decide on Thailand, Laos, Vietnam and Singapore ?? Had the most amazing trip with wonderful support from Gina throughout, checking in flights, etc. Would highly recommend and will use Gina for my next trip!

Gina, you created a truly unforgettable holiday for us. From our first initial contact when we were discussing ideas to the day before heading to the airport you were always on hand with any queries. We have visited places that we never would have known existed without your help, and stayed in the most amazing locations and hotels. We can’t wait to be in touch with you again to plan our next adventure.

We have used Gina to book quite a number of holidays over the past few years. She is great at taking all our requests on board and always responds positively to our questions. Her wealth of experience is amazing. She has travelled extensively herself so can often give first hand experiences of the destination. For us, knowing that Gina is on the end of the phone should anything go wrong is hugely reassuring. The service Gina offers is personal, friendly and professional. We wouldn’t book our holidays anywhere else.

From booking our trip to Las Vegas right through to returning home, Gina has been there for us every step of the way. Her attention to detail and customer care is second to none. I cannot recommend Gina highly enough. The price was comparable to other agents yet we felt we had the personal touch. Check in at both airports was done by Gina and when we had a minor issue, Gina was at the end of the phone to sort it out, which she did quickly. Gina will also be our go to person for these types of trips as I know she will do her very best to ensure our holiday is fabulous and within our budget! Thanks Gina, you’re a star!

50th Birthday Trip - part 2 make sure you visit the Granville Island Brewery and try the 'full map' which is 8 very different beers with my favourite Raspberry. Gastown has the Steam clock (and also the most amazing cake shop PURE BREAD) but more evident homeless people. San Antonio - not an obvious tourist spot but we have friends there. It's also the home of the Alamo. The Riverwalk is just steps down from the city and we stayed in the Hilton Paseo del Rio. The Riverwalk is beautiful and has it's own outdoor theatre often used for dance shows with the seating the other side of the river. We also took in a trip to Austin. Las Vegas - wow!! We had an amazing suite overlooking part of the strip at the Venetian. Loved the hotel and had a fab meal at Mott. We took in a show Cirque du Soleil 'O'. Would definitely recommend. Gina arranged a hire car for a couple of days. Was really easy to collect from the Mirage across the Strip less easy to return to the MGM when we got back. In fact a real nightmare, not helped by returning to vegas in rush hour. Wouldn't recommend that. Grand Canyon- I was dreading the drive there imagining a deserted road and us breaking down!! Nothing like that. The road is straightforward and so busy and we even took in a couple of scenic stops for Lake Mead and Hoover Dam. Woukd recommend staying more than 1 night though as is v tiring driving 5 hours each way. Thunderbird lodge was basic but perfect for what we needed with amazing views. We got up early (4.30am) and drove to Mather point to see the sunrise really worth it. Our last night in Vegas was in the Signature MGM. Not sure we weren't just tired at this point but it lacked personality. Definitely recommend handing over holiday plans to Gina (will be doing again just as soon as my holiday ban is lifted by hubby! Gina, thanks for the fab hols xx

50th Birthday Trip - Part 1 We have just returned from our 50th birthday holiday arranged by Gina Barton taking in Seattle, Alaska (cruise), Vancouver, San Antonio (Texas), las Vegas and the Grand Canyon. Couldn't fault the service we had from Gina in the planning & preparation, while we were away and follow up on our return. We had two delayed flights (one resulting in missing a connection) and Gina contacted us both times to check we were ok which,although delays were only a couple of hours, was much appreciated. Everything worked well from the direct flights secured for the main Atlantic flights, to the rooms/hotels we stayed in. We felt like like Gina must have stayed there to have selected such beauty's!! Cruise - concierge class with balcony. The room was much bigger than expected with endless places to store clothes etc. Would definitely recommend the balcony as every morning we were able to sit with a cuppa checking out the new scenery. Only slight disappointment with cruise was the lack of enforcement of the dress code. However met some lovely people. Definitely recommend taking to excursion to the glacier as the small boat gets far closer than the ship is able to it was an amazing sight and made more perfect by passing a pod of hump back whales on the way back breaching out the water. Would not recommend the actual whale watching trips as they seem more contrived and oppressive as we had around 10 boats in the same area. Vancouver- Grouse Mountain is a must-see as homes the two 18year old grizzlys rescued as Cubs. They have a great enclosure and seem oblivious to us mere humans watching them. Also Sunset Beach/English Bay are bot so well known but a real vibe towards Sunset particularly around the giant Inushuck (stone person-shaped tower). Granville Island is a well known tourist spot but worth a visit TBC.....

A friend recommended I contact Gina as I was looking for a multi-destination UK south coast summer trip with my husband, 2 kids & 2 dogs and I didn't want to spend hours online searching for places myself - Thank you so much Gina, what a great decision that was! Gina you have been brilliant from start to finish, you sent me lots of options on places to stay, you were very patient when I was undecided on areas and ultimately made my life so easy once we had agreed what and where we would go. With a user friendly app available on my phone showing all my travel info and with the knowledge I could contact you at any point throughout my trip if needed, we had an amazing time with no stress at all. I was delighted with the service and with a happy & friendly voice on the other end of the phone, I know I will be in touch again for my next trip! until then ...

My husband and I have just returned from our first holiday booked through Gina Barton as our local travel counsellor. We couldn’t have been more impressed with the service we received, particularly the superb help and advice given on choice holiday destinations and choice of fabulous hotel (one of the best hotels we’ve ever stayed in) All the stress of booking the holiday was removed as everything was organised for us, including flights and transfers which was fantastic. As a result of this we had one of the best holidays we’ve every had, which was flawlessly organised from start to finish. Gina’s service was very friendly but most professional and we have already recommended her services to several of our friends. We very much look forward to booking with Gina and Travel counsellors in the near future.

It was a pleasure working with Gina, she was at all times professional, informative and made the planning of our big day and honeymoon much easier. We were made to feel like she was at our side the whole way through the process, which felt great. Thanks, Gina, you are a star and I wouldn't hesitate in recommending Gina to anyone who was planning a trip, large or small.

We have just returned from another perfect trip organised by Gina. She is excellent at putting together itineraries to suit your own personal circumstances. Everything is organised for you even down to the pre-filled luggage labels! Gina provides a personal service and works closely with you to ensure the holiday suits you rather than you fitting in with the holidays available. I would definitely recommend her services

Great holiday thank you. Gina organised a fly drive holiday for us in America. The hotel selection was excellent, the route and towns visited were just what we were looking for. Gina always exceeds expectations, she even contacted the British Consulate when we misplaced a passport! I would highly recommend Gina for her professionalism and knowledge.

Can't thank Gina enough for her time a patience, from booking to actually being on holiday, I couldn't think of it being any easier to book with Gina and the attention to detail is spot on. Even whilst on holiday, if we had any problems, Gina was on hand to help us out and goes over and beyond the call of duty. Thank you so much for taking the stress out of booking a holiday and I really couldn't recommend Gina enough.

We have employed Gina to arrange our travel on two occasions. I have recommended her services to a few people and will be asking her to arrange our trips for the foreseeable future.

Gina arranged everything for our amazing trip to Toronto, New England and New York. Flights, hotels, trips to Niagara Falls and Ellis Island, airport transfers, Cape Cod apartment, car hire and train from Boston to New York. Even booking us onto flight and sending us our boarding cards. All within our pre-arranged budget! This was the trip of a lifetime for four of us and Gina fulfilled our dreams making it so very easy. Gina also kept in touch whilst we were away. Can highly recommend Gina and will certainly use her services again.