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.

Gina has organised two amazing holidays for me so far and I'll be calling on her services again for our next trip! Her professional, yet friendly manner makes her approachable and helpful - no query or request is too much trouble and you can be sure she will respond quickly to your requests. She offers a service, tailored to your budget and personal needs and wishes, and she does this in an efficient and timely way. Gina will even be available by phone to sort out any queries that may arise when you are on your holiday. For example, we had a query when we checked in at our hotel in Barcelona - we contacted Gina and she took care of it straight away. Gina always goes the extra mile to ensure our holidays are stress-free and ones to remember for all the right reasons! Thank you Gina!

Always a pleasure to let Gina take care of my travel arrangements all I have to do is look forward to the holiday everything else is taken care of.

Thank you Gina for organising yet another fab holiday. The travel arrangements, location and accomodation were just what we were after. Thankyou for the time and effort you spent finding the right holiday for us.

Gina was absolutely fantastic throughout the whole time of booking our dream holiday to Hawaii, we couldn't have asked for anyone better. Gina is patient and will do her best to recommend various hotels, excursions and also gave us options on how to structure our holiday, nothing was too much for Gina and went the extra mile to provide us a top quality service that I would recommend to anyone.

We have just returned from a wonderful 4 centre holiday in the USA. Everything was planned perfectly including 3 hotels, 1 cottage, 2 train journeys, car hire, attraction passes and especially our wedding in New York. Gina made sure every detail was covered even down to completing our luggage tags for us. This was our first holiday booked with Gina and we will definitely be using her again. Thanks Gina x

Gina helped find the perfect holidays. At each stage choices were given so that the holiday was tailor made for me and my family. It was totally stress free as every detail was sorted down to the seating on the plane and the parking of the car at the airport. On arriving at the holiday destination Gina checked that all was ok with the accommodation. Any problem and it is sorted for you. It is so easy now to pick a destination or ask for a recommendation and then leave it to Gina to find a selection of hotels that I will like. Through Email and phone conversations she now knows my likes and dislikes and its just down to choosing between two or three hotels. Thank you Gina. Nothing is too much trouble for you.

Gina has helped us sort out several long haul holidays to India, China, South America, New Zealand, Thailand, Australia and also short haul to Europe, not to mention the long weekend breaks here in the U.K. She is very efficient, easy to talk to, and always goes the extra mile in making sure that the holidays are just what we wanted. Highly recommended!

Fabulous service. Extremely helpful and gave us plenty of options to choose from, especially as we were booking at very short notice. We would absolutely use Gina's services again and wouldn't hesitate to recommend her.

The service which Gina provided was excellent from start to finish. We were really struggling to navigate the amount of information on the internet and thought "If only there was someone who could help us sort this all out" and Gina was that someone! She suggested a number of hotels within our specification and we were absolutely delighted with our choice, it had everything we had asked for and more! Gina also sorted out our travel bookings too and we knew she was always just a phone call away if we had any problems - but we didn't! Our holiday was perfect and we would certainly recommend Gina without hesitation. She provided a very efficient and friendly service and nothing was too much trouble. We shall certainly ask Gina to help us with our next holiday.

Gina provides a first class service by going the extra mile. Her customer service skills are excellent. I booked my flights with Gina as I find doing it myself on the internet complicated and confusing, also Gina got me flights which were cheaper than I had looked at. Everything was taken care of and it was nice not to worry if I had got it all right when I got to the airport. All in all a first class service, and I will be using Gina again.

From start to finish, Gina made organising my friend Hollie's hen party a breeze. As chief bridesmaid, I had the task of ensuring everything was in place for the hen do and Gina made sure this was as easy as possible for me. Her hotel recommendation was spot on (4* Andalucia Plaza, Puerto Banus) and exactly what we had in mind (spotlessly clean, very comfortable, a hint of luxury, with great food. Oh and no problems getting a sun lounger! I work in the travel industry myself so am quite panicky when it comes to the fine details, but I had no qualms leaving the booking in Gina's hands - she was very helpful and happy to answer all the questions I bombarded her with. On behalf of myself, Hollie and all the girls on the hen do - thank you Gina! P.S. A tip for anyone wanting to stay at the 4* Andalucia Plaza, Puerto Banus - don't worry about packing a beach/pool towel - the hotel will give you one for a €10 refundable deposit. Ideal if you are travelling with hand luggage.

We received exceptional service from Gina when planning our Japan honeymoon. She met all our requirements for the trip and changed the itinerary numerous times to accommodate budget changes (and general re-thinks!) We absolutely couldn't have done it without her and would recommend Gina to anyone planning a special trip. Our trip ran smoothly from start to finish. Thank you so much for helping to create the holiday of a lifetime! x

Gina booked us a lovely holiday for my husband’s special birthday. There was heavy snow during our trip and she kept me really well informed of developments at the airports. When there were flight cancellations coming back she took a lot of the worry out of what could’ve been a very stressful situation as we were travelling with a baby. I can’t recommend Gina enough- she’s knowledgeable and passionate about travel and will really go the extra mile to make your trip special.

Gina planned our honeymoon for us and it was fantastic! Gina planned every aspect perfectly and was always available if we had any questions. She helped us research the places we visited and had lots of helpful advice. I would recommend Gina any day!

Canada, Rocky Mountaineer", I said to Gina and she fulfilled our dreams with a fantastic holiday. Gina arranged 11 wonderful days liasing with Cosmos Tours who exceeded our expectations. The scenery we saw was breathtaking and the hotels and lodges were perfect. The Rock Mountaineer was an amazing journey and I would highly recommend it. Gina was in constant contact with us when were told at Vancouver airport that our flight was overbooked. She reassured us that the airline had a responsibility to get us home and if there wasn't a flight available they would put us in a hotel. We managed to get on the flight a little later than planned. I would recommend you book all your travel arrangements with Gina as she will look after you. Thank you again Margaret & John

Gina was very good at listening to what I wanted from my trip and quickly identified the perfect package. She worked to a very tight timescale and nothing seemed too much when I kept changing my mind! Overall Gina’s great organisational skills meant the run up to our departure was stress free as everything had been taken care of.

We had such a great holiday down to Gina's organising skills. The hotel was amazing and we couldn’t have asked for anything more. The little things like not having to worry about parking or checking in along with the all inclusive hotel meant that I was able to feel like I had had a break even for a short time. Thanks Gina

Smooth transaction as usual. So much easier than sitting in a travel agents or arranging myself wondering if I have filled in the right box. Gina thinks of everything and adds that personal touch.

A big thank you goes to Gina for her help in booking my daughters trip to Australia. We couldnt have done this without your help and advice, and what a suprise to have the tickets personally delivered to the door. I will definitely be in touch in the future.

I met Gina when we were away travelling Gina's knowledge of the world was quite incredible then but has developed greatly since. I knew Gina would take the stress out of looking for a minibreak and we couldn't decide where to go! We gave Gina some criteria about what we wanted and she came up with a few different options. She did exactly what we wanted and didn't try to sell us things we didn't need. If you need helpfulness, friendliness and no pressure then I couldn't recommend her highly enough. Thinking about next year already!

Gina was exceptionally helpful when organising my holiday (a stag do to ibiza for 22 people). She was recommended to me by a friend and I contacted her via email with a budget per person and rough estimate of how many people would be going. Within a couple of days Gina had found a suitable holiday for my group within the budget i specified. Even the day before we were due to travel Gina was able to complete a name change for me when a member of my party was un able to travel. I would highly recommend Gina for any of your travel needs and i will certainly consider using her again the next time i book a holiday.

Thanks for booking our weekend break. Was everything and more. will be contacting you soon for our next weekend away. Will be recommending you to all my friends. 10 out of 10.