Based in Northamptonshire

Grant Bowles

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My names is Grant Bowles - and having been in the Travel Business creating bespoke tailor made holidays for over 25 years.

My focus is on crafting unforgettable experiences tailored specifically for you. From personalised itineraries to attention to detail, I aim to make your travel moments truly special and stress free.

I enjoy getting to know my clients, I thrive on putting their itineraries together, and ultimately helping them to make lasting memories. Whether it be a long weekend in the Lake District, seeing a show in London, a week in Greece or a city break to Budapest, a trek across the Himalayas or up to Everest Base Camp, a cruise down the River Danube or 2 weeks sailing around the Caribbean, I can cater for your needs. Families, friends, couples or singles, no request is too big or too small, I will tailor the packages to suit your requests.

I also offer honeymoons , along with flights or hotels only for personal travel. A single point of contact, with a duty office that is open 24/7, 7 days a week, no being on hold to a call centre for several hours during the day.

It can be unnerving to try and plan a future holiday, but rest assured I can provide a flexible, safe, and trustworthy personal service, tailored to your needs, 100% financially (ATOL) protected that gives you complete peace of mind when booking. We have been recommended by Martin Lewis and have 5* Trust Pilot Reviews

As a general rule, I do not charge a fee in advance if the enquiry is straight forward. However, should you be looking for 7 quotations or more, I charge a one off small administration fee of £25.00, which is refunded to you should you chose to book your holiday with me.

Please get in touch if you would like to speak to a human being rather than an online robot. Or if you are someone who appreciates that extra bit of care and attention and would prefer for someone else to organise your holiday and you just turned up and enjoyed it, then drop me a message.

Take care and thanks for reading.

Grant Bowles - Travel Counsellor

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Holiday Article from the Daventry Express!

27 August 2021

July 2021 Buckle up for dream holiday of a lifetime with Kilsby travel guru Grant Kilsby travel junkie Grant Bowles is counting down the days until all overseas holidays are given the green light again after months of Covid-19 restrictions. Grant has always been hungry for travel, so much so that he's turned his passion into a career. He has launched his own business with Travel Counsellors and says it's his job - and duty - to ensure he provides the right holiday for the right client. Grant said: "I have a great passion for travel, having worked in various aspects of the industry for over 30 years. "I have travelled extensively in both a professional capacity as cabin crew, and personally – from a short trip on a UK break to Bournemouth - to white water rafting down the Zambezi in Zimbabwe, and the Maldives, with its crystalline waters with beautiful shades of blue, swaying palm trees, and sparking white sand under the limitless blue skies – one of many choices for an idyllic beach getaway. I will find you a place which truly has the dream of luxury and tranquillity." He said his job is to make sure his customers get a holiday that is memorable and meaningful. "I start by learning all about my customer, their family, their preference and needs so that I can use all of our knowledge to ensure they get the best value for your money, as well as having a great holiday." Grant takes care of all books with airlines and hotels and gives customers status updates all along to give peace of mind He added: "I provide 24 hour support, seven days a week. "I'm proud to be part of the travel industry in these trying times and I can't wait to start getting people away and making precious memories again." Telephone Grant Bowles on (01788) 670038, email grant.bowles@travelcounsellors.com, visit /www.travelcounsellors.co.uk/grant.bowles or search for Grant Bowles Travel Counsellors on Facebook.

My customer stories

Sent by ALAN BROOK

Never heard of Travel Counsellors before, but they have a superb ambassador in Grant. I contacted him a few days ago to discuss a wish list trip to Antarctica with a visit to the Falkland Islands and a stay in Buenos Aires. We had a few ideas and Grant built on these to produce an itinerary that suited and has now been booked. Flights, ship and hotels - job done, and all within 24hours of first making contact. Throughout the whole process, Grant has listened to what we were asking for, and has been thoroughly professional, always courteous, witty, and knowledgeable. His communication is first class and he exudes a love of his work and a desire for full client satisfaction. I have complete confidence in all that Grant has arranged, and can now sit back and look forward to the holiday knowing I am in safe hands. Thank you Grant - I am happy to fully recommend you to anyone planning a future holiday.

Sent by VICTORIA DEVANEY

We have just returned from a family trip to Egypt organised by the fantastic Grant Bowles. We had a rough idea of what we wanted to do and Grant was very patient as we went through lots of options. Once we had decided, Grant took care of organising everything from the flights, hotels, private transfers and organised tours. We travelled to Hurghada and had a two night trip to Luxor, visiting Luxor and Karnak temples and The Valley of the Kings, all organised in advance by Grant. Then we returned to Hurghada to spend some time by the Red Sea. Grant’s communication was brilliant throughout. He even contacted the hotels directly to ensure we could get interconnecting family rooms. The hotels were fantastic and we had a great family trip! Thank you Grant!

Sent by IRENE MARKHAM

Our plans for a holiday in February were delayed because of family issues. Eventually, when you we would be able to go to Goa in early March. A quick call and a couple of hours later Grant had to sort it out a holiday, premium economy seats With all inclusive. Once again, fantastic service, and attention to detail ad all sorted out in one or two hours.

Sent by GAYNOR ROFF

This is my 2nd holiday that I have booked with Grant Bowles in the past 6 months. His service was outstanding nothing was too much trouble even when we kept changing details, Grant was always accommodating and with a smile and humour that made me feel comfortable talking to Grant. I was able to tell Grant what we wanted and sit back, he took away all the hassle and stress for me as I was booking for a group of 6 people. Grant great service means that I will be booking all my future holidays with him. He really is the best in the travel business that I have found. Thank you so much for another great experience Grant. X

Sent by JENNIFER CLARK

We have worked with Grant at Travel Councellors before and he is the best. Tell Grant what you want and he will find it , package and present it to you. Want to change your mind about location, dates, cost etc - Grant will happily get on to it for you. Nothing is too much trouble - and as the face of TC he is the ideal go to guy. The TC app is great too so put them together and you have the perfect match.

Sent by Hayley Conway

Grant has booked us holiday for a group… Grant has booked us holiday for a group of 14 to Florida next year. Considering everyone wanted different lengths of time/flights/park tickets, Grant was so accommodating and really made it a lot easier. Nothing was too much trouble. I won’t hesitate to use him again for future holidays! Thank you, Grant!

Sent by Oliwia Karwatka

Such lovely service from Grant. Could not recommend him enough! He personalised the holiday so much to our needs and taste, I couldn’t be happier

Sent by Sunny Foster

Grant is amazing! Couldn’t have asked for a more personal and welcoming experience. I heard about Grant through a friend who has previously booked with Grant, having reviewed costs online and package deals. We felt the price is competitive and you couldn’t get the same level of service going to an online travel agent/ website. Grant takes great care of his clients and always put their needs and wants first. Thank you again Grant for booking our honeymoon for 2024, we’re looking forwards to it!

Sent by Louise Tainsh

Holiday to Crete Grant was really accommodating- we have used him before so knew we would get a great experience. He was flexible with our requirements and talked me through all the moving parts with great patience- now we are all excited for the holiday!

Sent by Bobbie Dixon

Trip of a lifetime Just returned from an epic holiday in Australia for a month. Grant Bowles (Travel Counsellors) supported us throughout out the planning stage, he listened sympathetically as we changed our plans to suit our budget but equally offered his opinion. Consequently we had a marvellous trip meeting all our expectations and beyond. We travelled from Sydney to Ulurou where we stayed for four days exploring this epic site. We then flew to Cairns to collect a campervan then drove down to Brisbane. We flew back to Sydney before returning to the UK. All the hotels were perfect and he kept in touch throughout to ensure we were happy. Thank you.

Sent by Wendie Cleary

We have just booked a long haul flight to Australia We have just booked long haul flights with stopovers and had fast accurate service from Grant at Travel Counsellors. Very good impressed! Would definitely recommend using Grant & Travel Counsellors if you are planning a holiday. Wendie

Sent by Alexis Noble

Summer without the stress I have just booked my 2nd holiday with Grant, following an excellent experience when we went to Mexico this year. Grant is so amazing efficient at responding to his customers needs, and within 24 hours he had found me the perfect family holiday at a great rate and with the personal touch that one could only expect from a personal travel counsellor. I feel confident that I can sit back, relax and start my holiday diet now with no other worries

Sent by Nicky T

Just back from a fabulous holiday which Grant organised for us. From start to finish, it was obvious that Grant understood what we were looking to achieve from our multi-stop holiday. Wonderful locations and great service.

Sent by Bobbie Dixon

Patient, knowledgable and enthusiastic. Grant Bowles was very patient whilst we worked out our perfect trip to Australia within our budget. He was very reassuring, providing us with advice and recommendations without the pressure of a hard sale. Grant recognised when we needed space to have discussions and acted promptly once they were made (even though he was officially off duty!)

Sent by Fern Conroy

Amazing family holiday Just wanted to say a massive thanks to Grant Simpson for booking an amazing cruise for me and my family. This trip was on my dads bucket list and we finally did it. Everyone had the most amazing time. Grant went out of his way to make this possible and to resolve issues which arose. He was very professional and on hand to resolve these issues. I would highly recommend booking with him if you have your eye on a holiday in the future. We certainly will be! I can’t express enough how much this trip really meant to all. Thanks again Grant you are a star.

Sent by Stephen Wilson

Grant Bowles - First Class Service Grant Bowles customer service is First Class and delivered with a smile. We have just booked our amazing Disney Florida holiday (6 adults, 6 kids) with him and he has been such a help. Grant's travel knowledge, commitment and dedication to his customers is amazing and he will be the first person we contact for our next holiday. Well done and thanks so much Grant.

Sent by PAUL VARNSVERRY

It would be impossible not to be impressed by the outstanding level of service and the efforts made by Grant and his colleagues to organise a complex set of flight arrangements. Options were provided at competitive prices and I was kept updated on the one chosen, with detailed explanations provided where I was required to log-in to the airline website to add information. Truly deserving of a full five stars. I will not hesitate to seek Grant’s help in future.

Sent by ABY JONES

Grant Bowles was amazing throughout the whole booking/planning process. I went to him with a few options of what we were looking for and he made it hassle free and found us some perfect options to choose from. Once we had picked our perfect hotel he arranged it all, he has even booked our seats for us. He is so friendly, helpful and a genuinely lovely person to talk to. I will be using him for all my future holidays and could not recommend him enough! Thankyou Grant for making booking a holiday relaxing!

Sent by GARY JONES

Wow what can I say, first time booking with Grant and definitely not the last. Grant just wants to book you a great holiday. He listens to what you want and just as importantly what you don’t want. He clearly has great knowledge / experience, and this is obvious with his recommendations and often intimate local knowledge of lots of different resorts and destinations. Nothing is too much trouble either. He’s more than happy for you to tweak your wish list and always comes back with alternative options. Grant is really down to earth. He’s really easy to talk to and get along with. He’s helped us book a perfect little getaway to Ibiza, picking a fantastic hotel, and took all the stress out of researching it. Thank you Grant. We’ll definitely be in touch when booking our next holiday

Sent by REBECCA CANNON

ust returned from a family holiday to Cyprus. From start to finish the holiday was made so easy due to grants amazing knowledge and expertise in his job. He found us exactly what we were looking for within minutes of asking. Great hotel, perfect flights and private transfers. I wouldn’t book with anyone else now. Grant knows his stuff and goes over and beyond to help you find your dream escape. Speak soon Grant we will be in touch. Thankyou again. You pulled it out of the bag amazingly

Sent by JUDE WILLS

So I first contacted Grant on Thursday early evening after a recommendation from my daughter. By 1pm Saturday I’d booked my trip. From start to finish the customer service delivered by Grant was outstanding. He listened and he delivered. What a top class service, I am super impressed. So super impressed that come Monday I’ll be looking at another booking. Thanks so much for providing such a thorough, efficient, and impressive travel consultancy. Roll on more travel! ??

Sent by FIONA BRAMLEY

Grant was very patient and helpful with us, he gave us lots of different options for our holiday from hotels to flights, other travel and attractions, as we are doing a multi city trip, he was on it even when he had finished work for the day, still getting us information and quotes, a very friendly & knowledgeable travel councillor, we would highly recommend him. We can’t wait for our trip. Thanks again Fiona & Darran

Sent by JOANNE BUCKER

Just back from a fantastic holiday in Cyprus with my lovely family celebrating my 20th wedding anniversary. I can’t thank Grant Bowles enough for his friendly and professional service with organising this trip for us! From the moment I first made contact with Grant he took all the stress out of booking a holiday from finding the prefect hotel to surprising us with little extras! Grant was also there to support me when I had a difficult week prior to going as it was touch and go if I could fly! If you want a great holiday without the hassle of searching the web then Grant is your man! Looking forward to sorting our next trip!

Sent by HANNAH CARTWRIGHT

Grant is simply the best!! This was our second holiday booked with Grant. We went to Majorca for a relaxing and fun family holiday, and wow did Grant make it super special! Starting off with access to the private lounge at East Mids airport, then Grant ensured we had the most amazing seaside view room, the view was breathtaking, champagne on arrival AND a birthday cake specially made for my daughter who had her birthday a few days before we flew! So thoughtful and totally unexpected! Grants care and attention to every detail is outstanding and I highly recommend him to anyone! Now to get booking for next year!!

Sent by REBECCA KING

First time on holiday arranged by Grant (sister in law booked). Amazing from start to finish. Seamless travel, VIP lounge on way out, kids were so chuffed!!! Private transfers waiting for us. Can't fault the organisation of our travel experience. Can highly recommend. Thankyou ??

Sent by GREG THOMAS

Grant's brilliant. There, I said it. My wife and I are just back from our wedding anniversary break in Florence, which Grant organised for us. Here's two actual examples from this break of what you get from booking with Grant - and the superb care and attention to detail you'll get: 1) Our plane seats, had the best legroom on the plane. Grant arranged this quite deliberately, based on his experience / type of plane used on that particular flight / airline. Wow. 2) He had called ahead and informed the hotel that it was our wedding anniversary, and that as his valued clients, perhaps the hotel could arrange a suitable surprise for us? Well, not only did we get a room upgrade, but there was a bottle of fizz, glasses, and chocolates waiting in our room for us. A lovely, thoughtful surprise, and typical Grant to organise something such as this. Grant will go the extra mile every time - its like having a guardian angel looking out for you, and ensuring that you have the BEST time possible on your break. I cannot recommend him enough. Grant - once again - thank you. You're a star.

Sent by MARY TRUSSLER

A friend recommended Grant Bowles to me, so, when I wanted to arrange a multi-location US holiday I called him. He was very pleasant and easy to talk to. He listened very carefully to what I wanted, gave some useful advice and checked my budget and preferred dates. In an hour came back to me with flights, an Amtrak journey and very suitable hotels, along with a very reasonable price. He clearly knows his stuff. As the holiday approached he checked in with me to ensure I knew who to contact if there were any issues, and then once I was in the US he checked that all was as expected. I felt thoroughly looked after through the whole process. I've already recommended him to friends and colleagues and wouldn't hesitate to contact him again for future holidays

Sent by FERN CONROY

Just wanted to say a massive thanks to Grant Simpson for booking an amazing cruise for me and my family. This trip was on my dads bucket list and we finally did it. Everyone had the most amazing time. Grant went out of his way to make this possible and to resolve issues which arose. He was very professional and on hand to resolve these issues. I would highly recommend booking with him if you have your eye on a holiday in the future. We certainly will be! I can’t express enough how much this trip really meant to all. Thanks again Grant you are a star.

Sent by FAITH DIXON

I was recommended grant bowels on Facebook and well what can I say! For starters I feel like I’ve made a friend for life. Grant was an Angel from start to finish, organised everything for us even when the booking got tricky and changes were made. This was no issue for grant. He is professional, friendly , funny and enthusiastic it was an absolute pleasure to book. I feel so confident in everything grant has booked for us. I cannot thank him enough. I will never look any further for holidays (sorry grant your stuck with us) thanks again your a super star!!!

Sent by BOBBIE DIXON

Grant Bowles was very patient whilst we worked out our perfect trip to Australia within our budget. He was very reassuring, providing us with advice and recommendations without the pressure of a hard sale. Grant recognised when we needed space to have discussions and acted promptly once they were made (even though he was officially off duty!)

Sent by Melissa Schultes

My fiance & I used Grants services to book our honeymoon for August next year. We didn't make it that easy as we are quite fussy but Grant was amazing and a true professional. He took the time to listen to both of our requirements and assisted in suggesting the best options for the time of year we wanted to go. Now we have booked our dream honeymoon in paradise and we cannot wait! Big thank you Grant! You're amazing at what you do. 5* Thoroughly recommend! Melissa & Paul

Sent by Hannah Cartwright

We booked our holiday to Kos with Grant and what a fantastic time we have had! Grant has been amazing from start to finish, he knew exactly what we were looking for, so responsive and checked in regularly with us during the different stages of our holiday to ensure all was going well. We were so impressed with Grants service that we've booked another holiday with him for August! ??

Sent by JACQUI HANCOX

Grant Bowles at Travel Counsellors is a very special person. I have mobility issues but Grant ensured that I was able to make my dream come true. My husband and I are returning tomorrow after spending 10 magical days in Iceland and Grant made everything possible. He understood what I wanted so empathically that the whole holiday was perfect.

Sent by GAYNOR ROFF

I would highly recommend Grant services, his attention to detail to get your holiday that you are looking for is great. Nothing is too much trouble no matter how many times you change your mind, his friendly service never wavers and goes above and beyond to make your trip special. Thank you Grant for putting up with my changes and being so patient, giving 110% service.

Sent by SIOBHAN STEEL

Hi all I just wanted to share my amazing experience I had with Grant Bowles - Travel Counsellor. We normally book our own holidays, trawling through the internet for hours if not days trying to find what we want and hitting ALL on our must have list! Then we found Grant…. What can I say… super efficient, listened to all out needs and wants, super helpful, we gave him our destination, dates, budget and non negotiables and within hours he came back with options. After further discussions we came to a decision, Grant sent all documents through, easy payment and soooooo less stressfully than doing it all ourselves Grant you are now stuck with us!!! Thank you for making it an enjoyable experience booking our holiday

Sent by Jill Hope

I sent Grant my flight requirements, and he couldn't have been more helpful and attentive. Emails were flying between us and he was really careful to consult at every step and ensure that I was getting the best possible deal, and flights that were as close as possible to my needs. I booked my own flights last year but it was hard, and it's much easier using a professional like Grant, than trying to navigate sites like Kayak where the prices change while you look at them. I will definitely use Grant next time!

Sent by Annabel Davies

Rated 5 out of 5 stars 8 Apr 2023 Booking a holiday is stress free with Grant Grant has been absolutely fabulous throughout the booking process. He has excellent attention to detail and has gone above and beyond. I and my husband highly recommend booking through him, you certainly will not be disappointed. He looks after you throughout, making the whole process stress free.

Sent by Alexis Noble

Absolute perfect experience Not used a travel counsellors before as I've always been dubious and think I'm good at planning, but with a recommendation by another of Grant Bowles customers we booked a family trip to Mexico through Grant. From the first comms where I explained what we wanted and Grant gave us a variety of options within our budget I knew this guy was more on the ball than myself. We booked a trip and included a snorkeling tour through Grant. I suppose when a trip goes well that's when the good reviews come in but when there is a minor hiccup and Travel Counsellors sorted it so so quickly with much communication and reassurance, that's when you know you can trust who you've booked with. And that's exactly what I feel. I felt so confident that Travel Counsellors and especially Grant really cared for every moment of our Mexican holiday that I could sit back, drink Pina Coladas in the pool and enjoy my private experience with the turtles and stingrays in the ocean. 100% recommend and that's from a fussy DIY holiday booker.

Sent by ALISON WRIGHT

Grant Bowles arranged a fabulous holiday for us In Santorini to celebrate our 25th Wedding Anniversary. We stayed at the gorgeous San Antonio Hotel. The staff, food and views were all amazing! Grant organised the entire trip for us from beginning to end. His personal attention was amazing and made us feel we were his only clients (which I know is not the case!!) He even checked in from his own holiday to ensure all was well! Thank you Grant!

Sent by Susie Thomas

Rated 5 out of 5 stars 16 May 2023 We wouldn’t book a trip with anyone else! What made our experience great was Grant! He was so enthusiastic about helping us to create the perfect trip which was tailor made for us. He really went the extra mile by finding out about our requirements. He made some great suggestions based on his personal knowledge and we trust his opinions.

Sent by Amy Holt

We’ve had a fabulous experience with Grant Bowles so far. He came highly recommended through a friend who booked her honeymoon with him and we are now exploring options for our 2024 honeymoon. He is so incredibly helpful and knowledgeable - he’s found amazing options for everywhere we’ve asked for (which has been several different destinations!) and he really does go above and beyond. If you’re looking to book a nice holiday using a bespoke service, I would look no further than Grant.

Sent by SALLY KING

We have just returned from an amazing trip to Thailand , today 11 Jan . Everything was so well organized. The transportation between each hotel and airport was so carefree for our party as Grant had done such an awesome job . Phi Phi was beautiful and I would definitely leave all organising to Grant , he was amazing at what he does . Thank you Grant for a holiday of a lifetime . Sally and Alan King.

Sent by LIZ TOORAWA

SUMMER 2023 BOOKING I contacted Grant with an enquiry about a package holiday for August for myself, my daughter and sister. Grant was super helpful, very knowledgeable and really efficient. He listened to all our requirements and answered all my questions about rooms, insurance, flights etc very quickly. This was probably the quickest I have ever chosen and booked a holiday thanks to Grant and we cannot wait to go. Would definitely recommend Grant !

Sent by REBECCA CANNON

Perfection Wow. What a holiday. Grant found us perfection. Everything we wanted and more. It was a tricky one to book for phi phi with so many flights, taxis, boats and hotels to organise, but grant pulled it out of the bag. Everything ran so smoothly and at an amazing price. Would highly recommend and will definitely be using grant again. Thank you so much grant you are extraordinary at what you do. Beckie and jez

Sent by JILL HOPE

Absolute top class service I sent Grant my flight requirements, and he couldn't have been more helpful and attentive. Emails were flying between us and he was really careful to consult at every step and ensure that I was getting the best possible deal, and flights that were as close as possible to my needs. I booked my own flights last year but it was hard, and it's much easier using a professional like Grant, than trying to navigate sites like Kayak where the prices change while you look at them. I will definitely use Grant next time!

Sent by JILL HOPE

I'm travelling to Italy with a specialist American tour operator. I wanted to arrive a day ahead of my scheduled holiday, but I've been unable to talk to them on the phone for weeks. They told me I couldn't book an additional night by email, and would have to do it over the phone. I turned to Grant asking for a single night in a hotel in the centre of Rome in late April, something that's very hard to book, and he dived in immediately and sorted it out for me in no time at all. I was scared to go in blind with no local knowledge, and Grant warned me there were lots of unsafe hotel websites in Rome. So glad I have Grant to help. He works very hard for his clients.

Sent by SARA SMITH

Grant managed to find the perfect holiday for our diverse family group. He made the whole process so easy meticulously working through each detail. I can’t recommend him highly enough, he’s an absolute joy to deal with and makes the whole process delightful!

Sent by KIM VANDERVALL

I had planned to sort out a complicated holiday myself and then fate intervened and I bumped into Grant who having listened carefully to my exact requirements took over and arranged absolutely everything more or less on the same day! He is such a delight to deal with, his enthusiasm is infectious and it is apparent that he loves what he does. He is professional, explained everything clearly at every stage and I cannot recommend Grant highly enough. I have already passed his details onto all my friends and they will be in touch with him to arrange their holidays too!

Sent by ADAM DAVIS

?????????? Grant helped us book a special holiday to the USA next year. He was excellent at explaining the process and finding out what we wanted from the holiday. Grant planned a fantastic trip for us with lots of lovely hotels. Nothing was too much trouble and Grant went above and beyond to deliver our holiday. We can’t wait to go now.

Sent by SALLY KING

We have just returned from an amazing… ?????????? We have just returned from an amazing trip to Thailand , today 11 Jan . Everything was so well organized. The transportation between each hotel and airport was so carefree for our party as Grant had done such an awesome job . Phi Phi was beautiful and I would definitely leave all organising to Grant , he was amazing at what he does . Thank you Grant for a holiday of a lifetime . Sally and Alan King.

Sent by LIZ TOORAWA

SUMMER 2023 BOOKING I contacted Grant with an enquiry about a package holiday for August for myself, my daughter and sister. Grant was super helpful, very knowledgeable and really efficient. He listened to all our requirements and answered all my questions about rooms, insurance, flights etc very quickly. This was probably the quickest I have ever chosen and booked a holiday thanks to Grant and we cannot wait to go. Would definitely recommend Grant ??????????

Sent by REBECCA CANNON

Rated 5 out of 5 stars Perfection Wow. What a holiday. Grant found us perfection. Everything we wanted and more. It was a tricky one to book for phi phi with so many flights, taxis, boats and hotels to organise, but grant pulled it out of the bag. Everything ran so smoothly and at an amazing price. Would highly recommend and will definitely be using grant again. Thank you so much grant you are extraordinary at what you do. Beckie and Jez

Sent by JILL HOPE

Absolute top class service I sent Grant my flight requirements, and he couldn't have been more helpful and attentive. Emails were flying between us and he was really careful to consult at every step and ensure that I was getting the best possible deal, and flights that were as close as possible to my needs. I booked my own flights last year but it was hard, and it's much easier using a professional like Grant, than trying to navigate sites like Kayak where the prices change while you look at them. I will definitely use Grant next time!

Sent by Lorna Smith

Above and Beyond Service! Above and beyond is definitely the service received from Grant. He works so hard to deliver the perfect package with all the added extras. I can also attest to the amazing continued service Grant gives to his clients once they arrive on holiday - making sure everything is amazing. I wouldn't hesitate in recommending Grant if you want a service and experience that's second to none.

Sent by Alison Wright

First Class Service! Grant listened to my brief and has… Grant listened to my brief and has found us a wonderful hotel in Santorini to celebrate our 25th Wedding Anniversary next year. The personal service was excellent from our initial contact to receiving the booking confirmation. Cannot wait until May next year! Thanks Grant.

Sent by Richard Church

Grant organised a fantastic holiday for me to Rome and Sorrento. Two places I have always wanted to go to. Lovely holiday, beyond my expectations. There were some issues with the hotel in Rome, but as soon as he know about them Grant dealt with it very promptly and organised a part refund for that part of the holiday. I couldn't expect him to do more, and when I got home there was a full apology and a special gift from Grant and the tour company in recompense.

Sent by Richard Church

Grant organised a fantastic holiday for me to Rome and Sorrento. Two places I have always wanted to go to. Lovely holiday, beyond my expectations. There were some issues with the hotel in Rome, but as soon as he know about them Grant dealt with it very promptly and organised a part refund for that part of the holiday. I couldn't expect him to do more, and when I got home there was a full apology and a special gift from Grant and the tour company in recompense.

Sent by Cathy xxx

Grant has been very helpful, professional and enthusiastic in booking a cruise for me and my friends. He is extremely knowledgeable in all matters travel related and is always available. I am thoroughly looking forward to our holiday knowing that Grant is looking after us all the way.

Sent by Jacqui Hancox

“Hiya Grant we were so busy yesterday?? drinking cherry slushie in the blue lagoon whilst the sun shone down on us, just what more could I say ?? Every single part of this holiday has literally been wonderful. BA assistance, I didn't know T5 was so huge, I couldn't have managed it without help. The very beginning of the hols I had Ken, the person pushing my chair, in hysterics with my banter, at one point he had to stop and nearly collapsed when I calmly stated I spent most of my 20s legless so I'm used to this ?? The blue lagoon was breath taking and we felt so lucky that the sun was shining. Last night Obeo travel went above and beyond. Couldn't catch the lady's name but it began with R. She actually came into the hotel lobby and chatted with us (yup as Chas and Dave would say I've more rabbit than Sainsbury's) whilst we waited for the mini bus. Obeo are amazing as well. We didn't see the lights but that's ok, we loved being on the adventure and there's always another day. Today we're off to the Saga museum, another highlight. Jon said he'll be taking us so more wisecracks in the car. Thanks again Grant Bowles @ Travel Counsellors. Due to my mobility issues I couldn't have gone on this holiday without all the assistance you arranged and all the knowledge you have of arranging the perfect holiday uniquely suited for each person who books with you I haven't been on a foreign holiday for 8 years, before I became so ill, and so I didn't fully realise how much help I now need. You really have opened up the world to me again. And it's so good to see patch smiling and relaxing, this holiday has meant so much to him as well “ Jacqui and Patch xx

Sent by Trish Brown

Rated 5 out of 5 stars 1 days ago Fabulous Service I cannot thank Grant enough for his attention to detail, for taking time to listen to us to understand what we were looking for, no matter how many times we changed our minds. Constantly keeping us up to date with emails, texts and phone calls and was always there if we had any questions - fabulous customer service. His ideas and passion has made sure we have the perfect tailor made holiday which we are so looking forward to. Thank you to Grant at Travel Councillors we cannot wait for our amazing trip to South Africa. ??

Sent by Tracey Henson

Grant is helpful, polite, very friendly and a pleasure to deal with. He went above and beyond to meet our needs. I will be using him for all my holiday bookings. Five Star Service!!

Sent by Colin Davies

Grant is passionate about travel and works enthusiastically and tirelessly to fulfill his clients requirements, backed with first rate knowledge of the industry and destinations. His service is first class and I have no hesitation in recommending him to anyone planning a trip or holiday of any description.

Sent by Jo Moule

Mum and I would like to thank Grant for organising and booking our upcoming Cruise ????to Greece in September. I saw Grant's post last week about the cruise and within 24 hours we were booked. Nothing was too much trouble and he was quick to answer all my random questions ?? . If you are thinking of booking a holiday I highly recommend Grant. Thanks again lovely, we'll be sure to send pics in September ??xx

Sent by Richard Church

Looking forward to a weeks holiday to Rome and Sorrento. Grant has chosen some really nice looking hotels for me as a base to see all the sights of Rome, Pompeii and Mt. Vesuvius. Thank you Grant

Sent by Clare Barnwell

From Clare Barnwell and Kara Keating Grant Bowles - Your Local Travel Counsellor is a connaught of Kings of holiday bookings. “We've just returned from a " family holiday. Ibiza of 10. Not easy to arrange. EVERY day he was in touch. Couldn't do enough for us. And unbeknown to us, he had the start of Covid! Which turned very bad as the days went on ! We could recommend Grant Bowles ANY DAY Book with confidence ……nothing is too much trouble. We will be booking again with him ! WELL DONE GRANT!!!” 5 star. Xxxxxxx From Clare xxx Thank you Clare, Kara and the big group! ??

Sent by Rupinder Kaur

Grant has organised a family holiday for us recently. The booking process was so easy. Grant has a real passion for his work. After a quick chat about what we were looking for he put together the perfect package and gave us several options to consider. He has also been supportive after we placed the booking, quickly answering any questions we had. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Grant to anyone wanting to book their next break.

Sent by Amy Butler

Fantastic experience and holiday! Grant was absolutely brilliant from start to finish! He made the whole process so easy and smooth, and pretty much did everything for us, apart from go on the actual holiday ?? We didn’t need to worry or stress as we felt so confident in him. Would 100% book through him again!

Sent by Colleen McCullum

I was recommended by Grant from a friend who had used Grant's services, and he didn't disappoint!! He took my criteria and found me the most AMAZING holiday! Nothing was ever too much trouble - we are now booked into the Luxury 5 star Princess Hotel in Lanzarote ! We will defiantly use Grant again and recommend to all! Give him a try - you will not be disappointed!

Sent by Rebecca Cannon

A massive thankyou to Grant Bowles - Your Local Travel Counsellor for organising our trip to Thailand. He exceeded everything we wanted out of our trip and it cost me a lot less than I thought. I would highly recommend, so helpful and quick. Thanks so much Grant we can’t wait to go. xx

Sent by Susan Thislewaite

I am posting this review for Grant Bowles to say how absolutely delighted and impressed Heather and I are with his knowledge and help putting a fantastic Crete holiday together for both of us. We are both so impressed with the kindness you shown your patience and are so impressed with your experience and supportive help. Thank you Grant Bowles Highly recommended!

Sent by Annabel and Colin Davies

I would highly recommend Grant. He’s exceptional in his knowledge of the travel industry and is very informative when keeping you up to date with all aspects of the booking process. He advises, answers questions and where ever you want to do he tries to fit it in to the schedule. He is a people person, polite and approachable. I haven’t had any problems from start of conversation through to booking and would definitely use him again.

Sent by Joanne Brinklow

Five Stars Booking a holiday with Grant was easy Booking a holiday with Grant was a pleasure not a chore! He offers a friendly yet professional service and nothing is too much trouble He keeps you fully informed whilst searching for that great deal! If you are looking to organise a trip in the UK or aboard then I highly recommend contacting Grant.

Sent by Brian Markham

Score Received : 10/10 Additional Comments : Grant and Travel Counsellors have helped us plan 2 holidays. for the next couple of months. One of which is a long dreamed of long haul and the other a family week away which was all sorted in a day. Grant's friendliness, professionalism and patience removed the stress whilst giving us the chance to look at options we would probably never have considered. Can't wait to depart for South Africa and beyond next month. Thank you Grant and Travel Counsellors.

Sent by Nimesh Patel

We have just booked our honeymoon with Grant and the service we have received is first class. Grant has been amazing in understanding what we were looking for during our honeymoon search and was with us every step of the way. He was honest, professional and attentive to what we required for our perfect honeymoon and went above and beyond. The great thing about Grant is that he's very experienced in this industry and you could see that when you interact with him. If you're looking to book any holiday I strongly recommend contacting grant. You will not be disappointed with the service and price he can provide. We will definitely be booking many more holidays with him! https://www.facebook.com/GrantBowlesTravelCounsellors/

Sent by Nina Manning

Nina Manning - highly recommends Grant Bowles - Travel Counsellor Five Star Review. Grant is an amazing organiser and someone I would highly recommend for helping you find an amazing holiday. He listens to your individual needs, so he has a full understanding of everything you’re looking for, and then meticulously searches for the best deals and a tailored holiday just right for you. It’s evident that he’s extremely experienced and knowledgeable in this industry and will advise you accordingly. He’ll go out of his way to answer any questions or do extra research, so you have all the information you need. Nothing is too much for Grant. A super and absolutely lovely guy, who I have no doubt I’ll be booking again with in the future. Thank you Grant

Sent by Dan Martin

Rated 5 out of 5 stars We can’t thank Grant enough!!!! His service was impeccable from our first desperate contact…. Within a couple of hours he had fixed our honeymoon trip. Not only had he secured exactly what we asked for, he had done so with better (and direct) flights. He kept us informed every step of the way, talked me through the app and just took all of the stress away. Would we recommend him? All day, every day. You get proper service with some added twinkle!

Sent by Jennifer Clark

Jennifer Clark Rated 5 out of 5 stars Excellent Service Like many, we had to cancel our holiday to Sicily which Grant arranged for us in 2020. Having decided to rebook we went back to Grant who as always couldn't have been more helpful. He instantly understood exactly what we were looking for and came back very quickly with excellent options and despite our several changes of mind on dates, Grant arranged and rearranged our holiday for us at super quick speed and with a genuine smile. A lovely upbeat guy who I highly recommend and who will always be our port of call when we are booking a holiday.

Sent by Rupindeer Kaur

Rupi Kaur - recommends Grant Bowles - Travel Counsellor ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? I recently spoke to Grant to arrange a family holiday. He is such a knowledgeable guy and really understood what we were looking for. An absolute pleasure to deal with. I would highly recommend Grant’s services for anyone looking to book their next trip away.

Sent by trevor Anthony-Jones

Grant couldn't have been more helpful and accommodating when sorting our holiday booking. He met all our group holiday requirements, and was very patient when the requirements changed. Totally professional, extremely competent and clearly knows the travel business inside out. He genuinely cares about the service he provides. Highly recommend Grant if you're looking for a holiday.

Sent by Greg and Susan Thomas

Greg Thomas recommends Grant Bowles - Travel Counsellor. · Our experience with Grant was faultless from the get-go. My wife Susie and I had holiday plans this year involving multiple stops, the like of which would be quite difficult to arrange. Well, Grant made it look so easy, keeping us informed at all times. Within literally a morning, we were booked, and deposit paid! A nicer person you couldn’t wish to deal with. We can’t wait to go! Would totally recommend Grant, and look forward to using him again! Greg and Susie Thomas

Sent by Philip Anthony-Jones

Grant arranged a friends trip to a Greek island. We had a budget and a few specific requirements. Grant was straight on to it hitting our ask first time round. Nothing was too much trouble as we tweaked our requirements, Grant even extended a reservation on the villa he found for us whilst we sorted paperwork out. We’re now all fully booked and looking forward to our trip together. Thanks for your care and attention Grant. Grant at Travel Counsellors… very much recommended.

Sent by Kara Keating

Well what do I say about Grant? He goes that extra mile to make the booking experience seamless. There’s a party of 10 of us off to Ibiza in July for my dad’s 70th birthday and he was so patient and so extremely helpful getting it all sorted. We did have quite a list of requirements! I wouldn’t hesitate to book with Grant for all of my future holidays. Thank you Grant for saving me the time and hassle of booking it myself.

Sent by Faye Lucas

Grant was amazing! Very prompt responses and provided me with quotes within 24 hours of me contacting him! So friendly too! Will definitely be contacting him again for future holidays! ??

Sent by Jacqueline Hancox

Grant Bowles at travel counsellors has been amazing at arranging our holiday. I had a 'bucket list' holiday dream of going to Iceland but because of my disability didn't think I'd be able to go. Grant went above and beyond to accommodate my every need from special assistance at the airport to seeing the northern lights on a boat trip so that I wouldn't have to stand. He also made arranging the holiday so straightforward and gave us plenty of options. Very highly recommended

Sent by Jacqueline Hancox

I'd like to thank Grant Bowles, Travel Counsellor for arranging a very special holiday for my husband and I . We'd dreamed about going to Iceland for a long time but thought it would be out of the question because of my mobility issues. Grant however has planned a holiday that has taken everything into consideration from special assistance at the airport to seeing the northern lights on a boat so that I don't have to stand and so much more. I could never have organised such a perfect holiday. Thank you so much Grant

Sent by Kristi Nicholls

Kudos to Grant Bowles. Five stars!! #I wanted to book a surprise holiday for my husband's 60th but firstly I had to wait for his new passport to arrive. Grant was patient and sent through various options to choose from. Finally the passport arrived so I went ahead and booked flights and tours to Iceland. A few days later all the information, flight tickets, tour vouchers, even luggage labels arrived. The day of my husband's birthday arrived and I could finally tell him what I'd booked and we started looking forward to our first trip in over 2 years. Then the day before we were due to travel (a Sunday too), we took the decision not to travel due to illness and ever-changing covid travel rules. Grant worked all day to move our trip to next year, liaising with the suppliers to minimise any extra costs and did a fantastic job. He completely took away the stress and anxiety for me and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Grant and I will use his services again. Thanks Grant, enjoy your fizz!

Sent by Anne - Sophie Khan

Rated 5 out of 5 stars 5 Nov 2021 Fantastic experience booking my next holiday What a lovely experience I had today booking my holiday with Grant. He took care of everything and made sure I was fully happy with everything. Such a lovely person. Now I can't wait to go on my holidays! Few more months to go though! I will definitely use Grant's services again to book my holidays! Thank you once again x

Sent by Geraldine Lock

Rated 5 out of 5 stars 5 Nov 2021 Wonderful man! Grant was so helpful and I genuinely felt that he just wanted to find us the perfect holiday. And having Grant there, looking at Villa's for us took all the stress away. Would go to Grant first now, every time.

Sent by Geoffrey and Angela Elliott

Rated 5 out of 5 stars 7 days ago Great recommendations and service! Really happy with Grant's honeymoon recommendation for us and how he considered all our requirements, and he even suggested things we hadn't thought about eg bassinet for the flight for our 1-year old, making the hotel aware it would be her first birthday, and more. He was really prompt with getting everything sorted and answering all our questions. We feel like Grant has found us an amazing honeymoon for a really good price we weren't expecting, and now we're really excited about our tri

Sent by Jenny Haywood

Grant Bowles - exceptional services! Booking accommodation from overseas (Australia) is always daunting especially if it is for a large family group for a wedding! Grant Bowles made it the easiest thing to arrange so far! He suggested an accommodation that filled all our needs and more, and made the booking easy and trouble free- and exceptionally quick! I would recommend him to anyone trying to book from overseas. His local knowledge is invaluable and he is professional, friendly and accommodating!

Sent by Margaret Hughes

5 stars: Excellent An hour ago SIMPLY THE BEST Well what can I say about Grant? Grant is simply the best travel consultant I have ever dealt with. Due to my Las Vegas holiday being cancelled in September for 11 of us I decided to rebook with BA but the cost had increased by a staggering 10K more. I went to Grant who has got me and my husband and 9 family members a holiday in LV. He was professional and his expertise shone out and he kept me updated with telephone calls and this only took him 1 day to get us a holiday. Thank you Grant my experience with yourself was the best and I won't be going anywhere else in the future when I want to book a holiday.

Sent by Joanne Stalmach

Grant was so thorough, concise and clear with his quotation and basically matched our requirement exactly! Grant has given me the confidence to book a trip that we otherwise may not have done due to it being a little complicated (for me)! I have received all the necessary links to visas etc and the whole experience far more simple Thank you Grant

Sent by Joanne Stalmach

Having been feeling quite apprehensive about booking a trip NYC for my daughters 21st for some time, I came across Grant! Grant has made the whole booking process so simple and easy, literally ticking every box required. Thanks to Grant, we are now going to NYC! Thank you so much! Absolutely first class service!

Sent by Karen Massey

I want to say a huge Thank You to Grant for a 5* service whilst booking a holiday for myself and my two teenage girls. Not the easiest task to keep teenagers happy too. Nothing was too much trouble. Giving me ideas and inspiration along the way. Super friendly service all done with a smile, ensuring every i was dotted and every t crossed, especially during what are still uncertain times of COVID. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Grant for all holiday needs from inspiration, ideas, booking, luggage, country specifications, checking in on line and even covering the comfort of the airport lounge. Thank You Grant. Finally finding and booking a holiday has become a pleasure. Karen x

Sent by Joanne Stalmach

5 stars: Excellent 4 minutes ago NYC 21st Birthday Having been feeling quite apprehensive about booking a trip NYC for my daughters 21st for some time, I came across Grant! Grant has made the whole booking process so simple and easy, literally ticking every box required. Thanks to Grant, we are now going to NYC! Thank you so much! Absolutely first class service!

Sent by Nicola Tunney

Just back from a week’s break to Menorca that Grant organised for us - hotel, flights, transfers and all the hints and tips to a successful holiday (including where to sort out COVID tests and all the paperwork). We had a lovely, relaxed holiday with all Grant’s hard work making that happen. Just fabulous!

Sent by Hayley Jane Orson

I worked with Grant approximately 23 years ago!!! Working in travel together…..Grant is such an experienced amazing travel counsellor there’s nothing he doesn’t know about travel and places.. If you are looking for a romantic break or your once in a lifetime honeymoon grant can take you through everything. He is passionate about travel and passionate about people and giving them the best experience Contact him if you need expert advice and the best holiday ever!

Sent by Ruth Williams

Grant will make sure that everything you need is in place and will look after you from start to finish. He has many years of experience and is obviously passionate about what he does. This isn’t just a job, he really cares about getting things right for all of his clients. If you want a friendly, trustworthy, professional to take the stress out of organising your holiday, Grant is your man!

Sent by Nicola Tunney

If anyone is looking to book that special holiday and could benefit from an experienced travel agent who’ll take the time to tailor make a real experience for you, I really recommend Grant Bowles (https://www.travelcounsellors.co.uk/grant.bowles) - Fabulous service and attention to detail and a genuinely lovely person to deal with. So excited about our dream holiday!!

Sent by Phil Anthony-Jones

Grant has worked in the travel business for a number of years now. There aren’t many people who I know who are passionate about there chosen career, but Grant is one of them. Grant knows the industry well, listens to his customers and delivers. Customer service is #1 for Grant. If you are looking for someone to plan a long or short haul trip, something special or your annual holiday Grant will look after you.

Sent by Karen Massey

If you are looking for that personal touch to booking your holiday, or simply haven't got time to look for something yourself, or even if you're not sure of travel restrictions, I recommend Grant Bowles who will ensure all your needs and requirements are met. Super friendly, knowledgeable and excellent and what he does!

Sent by Lezanne Oram

Grant always managed to know just what you want from a holiday. He really cares about you and making sure that you get your dream holiday. He takes the time to listen. I have a little girl - so it is important that we have a holiday that provides everything in fine detail He never rushes and is a pleasure to deal with at all times. I will not book with anyone else.

Sent by Dan Salmon

Grant is one of the very best in the Industry! Fantastic knowledge, excellent levels of Customer Service and the go to person to create a holiday that really will stay in your memory for a lifetime! Can't recommend highly enough!

Sent by Nicola Tunney

5 stars: Excellent 26 Jun 2021 So excited about our dream holiday So excited about our dream holiday! It’s a little while away yet, but wonderful to have something special to look forward to. Huge thanks to Grant for taking the time to create something that works for US - his attention to detail and service has been excellent and a genuinely lovely person to deal with too.

Sent by Elspeth Huntley

Great service from Grant Bowles Just been dealing with Grant Bowles and what an efficient service it was! So quick and enthusiastic and with a real focus on finding me my dream holiday Sadly the only flights available don’t really work for us so will have to possibly change destination, but will have no hesitation in returning to Grant

Sent by Justine Boniface

Grant Bowles went above and beyond to provide us with options once our Caribbean cruise had been cancelled for the second time. He offered us a number of options, nothing was too much trouble and his obvious desire to help us was really reassuring. Ultimately we have decided to wait until further restrictions have been lifted but we will not hesitate to go back to Grant when we are ready - he’s a superstar!

Sent by Kelly Buckley

Holiday Booked!!! We have just booked our holiday to Disneyland, Orlando!!! We are so excited, Grant Bowles has been an absolute star and has done an amazing job putting together the most perfect bespoke holiday for our family, we are fussy but whether it was queries, questions or changes, there was never anything that was ever too much trouble! I will never book another holiday without speaking to Grant first, no stress, no worries, happy holidays *****