Hayley O'Shea
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Paignton
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“You don’t need magic to disappear. All you need is a destination”
Hello, my name is Hayley and I am proud to be your local Travel Counsellor. I have worked within the travel industry on the high street for over 15 years– so some of you may recognise me!
As a Travel Counsellor, I have total independence and can offer you the best possible service and choice of holiday as I do not have specific targets and not restricted to any tour operator. I treat each enquiry as if it was my own, I often spend many hours researching specific locations, contacting local representatives in the resort and arranging ‘little extras’ to ensure you have the best possible holiday at the best possible price.
I do not have set working hours and work to suit you! I am available throughout the week including weekends and evenings. I look after your booking from start to finish as I believe it is the little things that matter, so whether I am printing your boarding passes, or speaking to you whilst you are in resort – I am on hand 24/7
I have over 10 years’ experience of working within the travel industry which has allowed me to visit many destinations including America, The Bahamas, Thailand, Singapore, Australia, Dubai, Lapland, Spain including its islands, Portugal, Disneyland Paris, Egypt, Greece and Turkey! I am also a cruise expert and have been aboard Royal Caribbean, Princess Cruises, P&O Cruises and Fred Olsen, however, I have a wealth of knowledge in all ocean and river cruising.
I can offer personal recommendations for the destinations listed above, however, I can arrange holidays to any part of the globe and Travel Counsellors uses the latest award-winning technology to ensure your money and holiday is totally 100% protected.
I hold dual nationality and lucky enough to have lived both here in the UK and in Perth, Western Australia. My last visit to Australia was in November 2015 and I visited Perth, Adelaide and Sydney. I love creating in-depth itineraries for this fabulous country, so whether you want to travel cross-country on the Indian Pacific train, climb Sydney Harbour Bridge or snorkel the Great Barrier Reef, please get in touch so I can plan your next adventure.
Lastly, I do not charge anything extra for my service! I love creating and looking after my customers holidays in the hope that you will recommend me to family and friends.
Look forward to speaking to you soon.
Best Wishes
Hayley x
Reviews
What my customers say
We always book with Hayley as it’s so reassuring to know she will take our requests for a holiday into account and book them for us! Thank you 🤩
N Denton
Newton Abbot
19/03/2026
Hayley is incredible I wouldn't travel without her help now.
A MacTaggart
Newton Abbot
19/03/2026
Hayley was very informative and helpful, she was always on hand to answer any questions we had
D Woodward
Cheshire
12/02/2026
Amazing service as always, so professional, so knowledgeable, nothing is too much trouble, our 4th holiday now booked with Hayley.
S Helley
Paignton
12/02/2026
Hayley is excellent. She is very efficient and extremely helpful whatever we ask and always cheerful.
J Hoskins
Brixham
12/02/2026
Fantastic personalised service! Wouldn't use anyone else.
L Ayles
Exeter
26/11/2025
Hayley helped us to recognise what we really wanted from our trip to Thailand. She was very patient when we changed our mind, helping us to tailor the trip to our needs and offering us advice. Thank you Hayley
S Hurst
Liskeard
31/10/2025
Hayley is so knowledgeable, approachable & thorough when it comes to organising our trip. The whole process is so simple when Hayley does it, it takes the stress out of booking a holiday
T Stuart-Roberts
Torquay
21/10/2025
Excellent service and speedy results for the various searches prior to confirming deals and bookings.
M Cox
Paignton
25/09/2025
Hayley is incredible! We will never book with anyone else.
M Ledgerwood-Barr
Newton Abbot
18/09/2025
It’s been very stress free, would recommend!
P Pritchard-Davis
Brixham
15/09/2025
Really helpful and understanding of our requirements.
T Pattie
Totnes
12/09/2025
Hayley is amazing would highly recommend takes all the stress out of booking a holiday
A MacTaggart
Newton Abbot
03/09/2025
Hayley has been so helpful in getting us the best price and helping us book a last minute holiday!
C Hoskins
Bedfordshire
21/08/2025
We would have given a higher score if we had the choice. Nothing is too much trouble even when she is busy with other clients.
R Stone
Paignton
30/07/2025
We were quite challenging as a customer and had particular wishes and needs which Hayley factored in with her quotes. Often we would change something which meant Hayley had to rework the quotes but in the end we got there and have booked what we believe to be a holiday of a lifetime. Thank you Hayley you are a star.
Fiona Williams
Northamptonshire
19/07/2025
All ways first class nothing to much trouble would not go anywhere else for my travel advice.
S Shephard
Polperro
19/07/2025
I recently had the fabulous experience of Hayley planning a holiday for my Father and I, and I couldn't be more impressed! From start to finish, the entire process was smooth, stress-free, and tailored perfectly to our needs. Plenty of patience too whilst we reviewed options and digested information. What truly stood out was Hayley’s personal touch/approach. She took the time to really understand what we were looking for. Communication was fantastic - always prompt and clear. Any question or concern I had was addressed right away, and I never had to chase for answers/responses. The attention to detail within the booking was also exceptional and very accessible via the my TC app. If any of our family/friends are looking for a travel agent who is professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely invested in travel and holidays I wholeheartedly recommend Hayley. We’ll definitely be booking future holidays with her!
K Melsome
Paignton
17/07/2025
Hayley is very polite and very helpful in sorting out our Holiday nothing is too much trouble
L Dando
Newton Abbot
26/06/2025
Super helpful and contactable at any time of day.
R Bidmead
Paignton
09/06/2025
Hayley, is super patient, helpful and friendly. She really makes you feel like nothing else matters to her apart from you and finding you exactly what you need. I recommend Hayley at every opportunity I can
H Monaghan
Paignton
19/05/2025
Hayley always looks after our every need from start to finish. She is a pleasure to deal with, a wealth of experience and extremely knowledgeable!
A Pulham
Torquay
30/04/2025
Hayley is the best travel agent I have ever dealt with - efficient, flexible, value for money and hardworking- what I would expect but with Hayley you receive a personal service as she understands my preferences, gives 100% all the time, is my friend whilst remaining professional and is an all round fab person. I have no hesitation in recommending her to all my contacts.
S Coll
Brixham
28/04/2025
Hayley has always been very professional and helpful in all our bookings
A Raymond
Paignton
17/04/2025
Hayley, as always has been really helpful, friendly and efficient and I would certainly recommend her to anyone who is looking for a great holiday !!
C Ayles
Exeter
17/04/2025
Hayley always provides the personal touch to ensure we get exactly what we are looking for. Being able to contact her to iron out every detail makes all the difference. We tried an enquiry with a high street travel agent and there really is no comparison on the great personal service Hayley gives. We would recommend Hayley every time!
P Green
Totnes
06/03/2025
100%… I always recommend Hayley! She’s the best
D Hare
Potton
26/02/2025
Hayley is brilliant found us an amazing deal. Very kind and thoughtful
J Hopkins
Paignton
25/02/2025
Excellent to deal with and very knowledgeable. Very friendly. Thank you Hayley
A Chilcott
Cork
25/02/2025
We would never go back to a high street travel agent again. Hayley has been so great when we've had problems on holiday and is on hand to help 24/7
A Horrill
Torquay
18/02/2025
Wonderful service and Hayley coped really well with our ever changing requests She kept us updated at all time and was always willing to accommodate our changes.
D Woodward
Cheshire
12/02/2025
Hayley was absolutely brilliant from start to finish! We were difficult customers, not really knowing where we wanted to go and she presented us with some brilliant options, opening up some possibilities we hadn't even considered - one of which we booked! Thanks Hayley :)
S Holcombe
Plymouth
11/02/2025
Hayley is always helpful and very efficient
M Redhead
Paignton
09/02/2025
Hayley has been fantastic on dealing with all our travel requirements since we started using her First Class
S Beatty
Galmpton
07/02/2025
Thank you for your service and all your help.
E Bence
Brixham
07/02/2025
Hayley always makes booking so easy, the holiday starts when we say ‘book it Hayley’ !
Mr I
Cooper
05/02/2025
Brilliant customer service, no question.or query is everything to small. Can't recognise her enough.
L Ayles
Exeter
04/02/2025
I thought Hayley was great did everything we asked was very available, answering all my questions and still using with our ongoing holiday would recommend 100%
K Coysh
Paignton
28/01/2025
Hayley is great at sorting out your holiday, making recommendations and suggestions as to what is best for you personally. She is always there to answer any questions and nothing is too much trouble. Thoroughly recommended.
J Grosvenor
Paignton
28/01/2025
Hayley is always the best!
J Griffin
Torquay
20/01/2025
Absolutely amazing service so so happy with Everything . Hayley has been superb
C Irvine
Brixham
20/01/2025
Hayley gives us fantastic service and the personal touch as well
M Snodgrass
Paignton
08/01/2025
Hayley is fantastic, she has just booked us our 4th cruise and I would not want to go to any other travel company.
J Copp
Newton Abbot
09/12/2024
Hayley is literally my holiday fairy godmother, anything we ask, she always goes above and beyond to do. We've booked various different types of trips and she gives 100% at trying to achieve our every need. Nothing is too much,and the special added extras of gifts, cards and little extras in our rooms makes her the perfect holiday consultant.
L Carter
Torquay
28/10/2024
Nothing is ever too much trouble. Very thorough and professional, makes everything very easy and stress free!
S Helley
Paignton
10/10/2024
She was great, really helpful and took her time finding what we wanted.
L Fenn
Dawlish
10/10/2024
Hayley went above and beyond to help and answered all my questions in a friendly and efficient way. I will certainly go to her for any further holidays.
J Hoskins
Brixham
10/10/2024
Hayley has been giving me advice for several years now on my holidays and I have booked with her many times. She always gives me excellent service and advises me on the best deals. Everything she books for me always goes smoothly. I am more than satisfied with Hayley’s service as nothing is too much trouble for her.
P Thompson
Paignton
25/09/2024
Hayley has been excellent thank you !!!
C Ayles
Honiton
07/08/2024
Hayley is so helpful nothing is to much trouble she has such a attention to detail I would never use anyone else.
S Shephard
Polperro
31/07/2024
Very friendly and organised
A Rodgers
Paignton
09/07/2024
Hayley is marvellous. Attentive, efficient, professional and a pleasure to deal with.
A Kelsey
Torquay
02/07/2024
Another holiday booked through Hayley with all her usual care and attention. Thank you!
R Morgan
Shaldon
10/06/2024
Hayley was helpful, patient, friendly and knowledgeable. I am so happy we asked her to book our holiday. I feel relaxed and confident knowing she is looking after our booking. I have already recommended her to my workmate.
H Monaghan
Paignton
29/04/2024
Very efficient, great communication, friendly. Thank you
Y Sparkes
Exmouth
17/04/2024
Hayley has been very helpful with getting us all booked on a cruise - thank you,
N Denton
Newton Abbot
16/04/2024
Everything just great fast service love it.
S Walkden
Paignton
28/03/2024
Fantastic, tailored, fast service. I said what I wanted, Hayley came up with several options, talked me through the trips and booked. Very highly recommend .
R Smith
Paignton
24/03/2024
Always helpful and very efficient!
M Redhead
Paignton
22/02/2024
Would give more points if able to. Hayley has arranged our holidays for many years and we can't imagine using anyone else.
R Stone
Paignton
12/02/2024
Hayley has always been great in helping us with our holiday's. She's been dealing with us for 10 years or more and we never had a bad holiday. Definitely would recommend.
A Jeffery
Newton Abbot
05/02/2024
Hayley always goes above and beyond, is so accommodating and so helpful. The level of service she provides can't be found on the high Street.
S Helley
Paignton
22/01/2024
Hayley is fab - understanding of our needs, tireless in ensuring we have the best experience and always available to research and give feedback. I recommend her to everyone.
S Coll
Brixham
15/01/2024
Hayley had been truly wonderful through the whole experience and extremely patient with me! Nothing had been too much trouble for her and I feel that she really did have our best interests at heart to make sure we got the right holiday for us. Thank you so much Hayley!
C Bryan
Paignton
15/01/2024
Amazing well organised and researched. Listens to all our needs and nothing is to much trouble .
A MacTaggart
Newton Abbot
11/01/2024
Our cruise holiday was perfect using Travel Counsellor Hayley O’Shea. All of our request were met. I have booked another holiday this year with Hayley O’Shea to Rome and also recommended her to a family member to enquire about a holiday.
P Thompson
Paignton
11/01/2024
Hayley is always so patient and will find the best holiday to accommodate our needs. She keeps us updated regularly and nothing is too much trouble. Have recommended Hayley to many people!
Anna Treleaven
Paignton
27/11/2023
I’ve used Hayley for years and have recommended her to lots of people
Kim Dixon
Bristol
02/11/2023
Great communication, always finds the perfect trip for us and very thoughtful. Wouldn't trust any other travel provider
Laura O'Neill
Exeter
03/10/2023
Always very helpful and thorough.
John Evett
Torquay
04/09/2023
Hayley seems to go the extra mile she is worth double
Angela Rodgers
Paignton
24/08/2023
Hayley is wonderful, she is so friendly and helpful, I would not go to anyone else to book a holiday
Janine Copp
Newton Abbot
24/08/2023
It was a very last minute trip and Hayley was superb at getting everything together whilst being conscious about us travelling with small children. We would definitely recommend
Joshua Perkes
Brixham
24/08/2023
Hayley is very professional in every way and her knowledge of travel is invaluable, wouldn’t use anyone else
Mandy Shephard
Looe
16/08/2023
Hayley, Thank you for a prompt, efficient and personal service.
Richard Morgan
Shaldon
26/07/2023
She has been amazing highly recommended
Melissa Sharp
Paignton
19/06/2023
Hayley has been amazing so excited for our holiday
Amy MacTaggart
Newton Abbot
15/06/2023
All ways impressed by the willingness to go the extra mile. Recently arranged a cruise booking while on holiday herself!!
Alan King
Paignton
13/06/2023
The booking of our trip so far has been a friendly, useful and efficient experience
Amanda Astin
Totnes
05/06/2023
Hayley went out of her way to accommodate our requests, she was easily contactable and happy to help. I would highly recommend using Hayley for booking a holiday!
Rebecca Read
Paignton
05/06/2023
Hayley always offers excellent service and knowledge and a pleasure to deal with. A recommendation for anyone booking travel arrangements
Andrea Pulham
Paignton
11/05/2023
Very professional and knowledgeable, went over and above any other travel agent that we have ever used.. Did her research to get us the best deal.. Really friendly and easy to talk to. Lovely lady
Irene Drew
Paignton
26/04/2023
I highly recommend Hayley. Fantastic customer service. I'm so pleased that I came across Hayley on the Travel Counsellors website.
Dawn Steer
Brixham
25/04/2023
Myself & my boyfriend are young adults (20yo) who have started travelling alone loads post Covid. Hayley’s packages and expertise holiday help has come in use multiple times now. From start to finish our holidays have run smoothly and we couldn’t fault her one bit. Hayley goes the extra mile every time to make sure all requests are met (no matter how rogue some of them have been). Hayley has given us the confidence to book places we wouldn’t of felt confident going to if we were to organise it ourselves due to how complicated logistics can get. Hayley’s response times are rapid and she is very informative with explaining options to us. I wouldn’t go anywhere else to book a holiday and I certainly reccomend Hayley & The Travel Counsellors to everyone at all ages! Looking forward to our holidays this year booked Via Hayley!
Harriet Sheppard
Essex
20/03/2023
Excellent, friendly efficient service would highly recommend
Frances Bennett
Newton Abbot
11/03/2023
Thankyou Hayley, although there may be more questions, so far spot on! I thought arrangements were prompt, flexible & professional.
Kate Morris
Paignton
08/03/2023
Hayley was nice and clear on the phone & explained everything precisely
Anne Ellis
Totnes
20/02/2023
Hayley is the best, super helpful and goes above and beyond to offer the best customer service
Katie Lamacraft
Newton Abbot
17/02/2023
Hayley always goes the extra mile to help with any queries. She is friendly and approachable. She always looks to book our holiday requirements exactly as we want and I would not use anyone else now.
Paula Green
Totnes
17/01/2023
Hayley is always so helpful and eager to find the best holiday for you. Nothing is ever too much for her and I have recommended her to many friends.
Anna Jones
Paignton
11/01/2023
Great experience using Hayley. From the moment we found her online, she was so helpful! Arranging everything down to the very last detail. Great communication, very informative and personal. We had a wonderful family first cruise on RC symphony of the seas, looking forward to booking with her again.
Tom Mayers
Brixham
11/01/2023
Hayley is a amazing she’s is super organised and always gets you the best deals around wouldn’t wanna go anywhere else
Georgina Beatty
Brixham
10/01/2023
Hayley was so lovely and helpful in planning our honeymoon to Thailand. She was so patient with me as I had lots of questions. I’m so excited for the trip!
Angelique Comley
Newton Abbot
10/01/2023
Hayley is attentive, helpful and great at what she does. Nothing is too much trouble. A credit to Travel Counsellors.
Deborah Hare
Potton
16/12/2022
Hayley was very helpful and proactive in finding a way to get me from my Florida villa (where I was staying) to my ambition of going on a trip to the Everglades. This included finding a lovely couple who owned a taxi company, who came to pick me up at around 04:30 from my villa and took me to a pickup point for me to catch my coach to the Everglades, the taxi driver even offered to stay with me until the coach came. The same driver picked me up from the pickup point at end of my long day/night in Miami and took me back to my villa.. I am fortunate to be using Hayley's services again for a trip next year, the hotel I wanted has closed down but Hayley did not give up in finding something a little different. This will give me both the familiar area but something new to explore.
Lesley Campbell
Hertfordshire
30/11/2022
Marvellous service from Hayley. Slick, efficient & friendly. A great find!
Anne Kelsey
Torquay
14/11/2022
Hayley has been fabulous at helping us book this holiday! She has found hotels with our very strict requirements and has found us a beautiful hotel for our first family holiday! Hayley’s communication has been 100% and is on call pretty much whenever I message her with a question! She’s just made this whole experience so much easier and adding reassurance every step of the way! Thank you!
Mollie Bragagnolo
Paignton
27/10/2022
Hayley has been extremely helpful through out the booking process.
Geoffrey Alsopp
Newton Abbot
27/10/2022
Great to book with, helped find exactly what I was looking for
Thomas McDonough
Torquay
08/08/2022
Hayley was brilliant, had lots of questions and different options to look at and Hayley kept looking for me and working her way through all my questions/queries finding us the best deal quickly and efficiently. Would definitely recommend Hayley.
Heidi Richards
Paignton
27/06/2022
Hayley was great from the moment I made contact, very helpful, knowledgeable and professional. Will definitely be recommending and using again! Thank you
Thomas Mayers
Paignton
07/06/2022
Hayley was so great in helping me and my friend book our holiday! She was very patient when we asked for 3/4 quotes for the same destination, and got us the best deals possible. Would highly recommend!!
Caitlin Hoskins
Sandy
01/06/2022
Extremely efficient, friendly and easy access for contact
Dorothy Barons
Devon
23/05/2022
Fabulous service from beginning to booking
Lisa Lane
Paignton
23/05/2022
Very good service, very friendly, very attentive and helpful
John Washington
Bedfordshire
07/05/2022
Excellent service. Hayley goes above and beyond, she sorted our booking while on a mini break of her own and found credit we didn't know we had .. Definitely recommend her
Marina Offord
Newton Abbot
27/04/2022
Hayley has gone above and beyond to sort out our holiday, she always responds promptly and nothing is too much trouble
Leisa Carter
Torquay
27/04/2022
Always willing to take ownership of issues and seek to resolve them.
Alan King
Paignton
27/04/2022
My wife and I would like to thankyou for organising such a wonderful trip to Iceland . Everything from start to finish was very fluent with no problems with arrangements for transportation to our destinations. The tour guide for the glacier trip, he was brilliant as was the whole day and the excursions you arranged too. The company you use were very efficient and friendly. You made the whole experience a pleasure and you were always available for questions and answers and we are looking forward to booking with you again without hesitation in the future . Thankyou once again
Darryl Sheppard
Essex
24/01/2022
Hayley organised our family staycation trip on the Disney Magic! Fabulous personal service would highly recommend and will definitely use again! Always willing to answer questions and help with any concerns or issues!
Susan Gibbons
Paignton
21/10/2021
So pleased we finally got on a cruise. Hayley been marvellous overcoming so many challenges in the last 18 months to make it happen.
Alan King
Paignton
21/10/2021
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