Ian Bisset

I'm based in

Leicestershire

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I am delighted to offer my services, friendly advice and personal assistance as an independent, impartial Travel Counsellor. “Travel is the only thing you buy that makes you richer!”

With 35 years career experience in travel and tourism working for holiday tour operators at home and abroad, I can arrange, create and provide some of the best trips, tours and tailor-made itineraries available, to attractive and exciting destinations worldwide.

Based in Leicestershire with wife Alison (an International Tour Manager) and two sons (Thomas and Harry), we have wanderlust in our blood! Being a life-long holidaymaker myself I appreciate only too well how quality time spent alone or together with loved ones enriches our lives and like you, I expect high standards and good value for my money.

I love what I do and my aim is to make your trip memorable, enjoyable and hassle-free, leaving you to indulge your senses in new surroundings that provide those unique moments and feelings you will treasure forever.

Supported by the professional Travel Counsellors network, I have direct access to airlines and hotels, tour operators, transfers and excursions, escorted tours and cruises offering up-to-date availability and competitive rates. This enables me to provide a fast, efficient and flexible booking and information service using the latest technology and huge buying power.

You can be assured of the highest quality throughout, personal service, 24 hour emergency contact and 100% Financial and ATOL protection. We also have some of the highest client satisfaction levels in the industry, adding to your peace of mind. Please feel free to view my 'Customer Stories'.

I pride myself in taking care of all my clients from the youngest to the oldest and therefore attention to detail and your priorities are most important to me but don’t worry, I won’t travel with you (unless you want me to!)
I’ll listen carefully to your wishes, likes and dislikes and make all the arrangements to create the most suitable holiday itinerary, personalized for yourself, your party and budget.

So whether it’s a journey by air, land or sea, to destinations near or far, travelling in Economy or Business, packaged or private you will receive my very best advice and great value proposal to make your next holiday a fabulous Travel Counsellors holiday.

I look forward to hearing from you, receiving your enquiry and welcoming you on board!

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What my customers say

Ian went to endless trouble to ensure that our visit was properly planned. [Travelling to Canada]

Robert Graham

Oxenhope, Keighley, West Yorkshire

Ian has been wonderful in suggesting & giving us a variety of different options, & adapting them promptly when requested, we will definitely be using him again in the future & highly recommend him as a travel consultant. [Travelling to New York]

Rhodri Hunter-James

Mansfield, Nottinghamshire

Ian was extremely helpful. He listened to what I wanted and planned around it. It was a pleasure dealing with him and I wouldn’t hesitate to use him for future trips. [Travelling to Canada & Australia]

Shirley Adams Johnson

Rotherham, South Yorkshire

We had a wonderful holiday. Thank you for everything. We really liked Andalusia and will definitely be returning sometime. [Travelled self-drive to southern Spain]

Lisa Demontis

Melbourne, Derbyshire

Ian always deals with my travel requests in a professional and efficient manner. [Travelling to Tanzania]

Anne Brodholt

Shrewsbury, Shropshire

Ian is always extremely helpful and responsive to any of our inquiries. We value his insight and experience and trust that he will provide us with the best solution to our needs. It is always a great experience working with Ian and we greatly appreciate it. [Travelled to Sri Lanka]

Martin Lewis

Plymouth, Massachesetts, USA

Amazing support... thanks a lot Ian ! [Travelled to Nepal]

Stan Stock

Longton, nr Preston, Lancashire

Excellent service from Ian [Travelling to Peru]

Navina Sullivan

St Albans, Hertfordshire

Friendly, efficient and professional service. Very happy to use Ian and recommend him. [Travelling to Guatemala & Belize]

Marilyn Senga

Walton-on-Thames, Surrey

Very helpful, knowledgeable, friendly and efficient. [Travelling to Copenhagen}

Eddie Smart

Newcastle-upon-Tyne

I had a great experience working with Ian Bisset at Travel Counsellors when planning our Vietnam tour. He was very responsive, asked the right questions to fully understand what we were looking for, and presented three well-thought-out options that matched our wishes and budget perfectly. The advice felt genuinely personalised and professional, and the whole process was smooth and reassuring. [Travelling to Vietnam & Cambodia]

Carolyn Ford

Liskeard, Cornwall

Ian took time to fully understand our requirements and come up with proposals which perfectly fitted our needs. Communication was brilliant throughout and we never felt pressured into making a decision. [Travelling to South America]

John Barter

Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire

Helpful, efficient, reliable & friendly. It's been a brilliant service and I will recommend Travel Counsellors to everyone! Thank you for all your efforts. [Travelled to Brazil]

Dafydd Harries

West Wickham, Kent

As ever a 1st class service! [ Travelled to Thailand ]

Ralph Charles

Colchester, Essex

Would totally recommend [Travelled to Egypt]

Margaret McBride

Carnoustie, Angus, Scotland

It's great using Ian to plan holidays. He comes up with a good range of options. It makes the process so much easier and avoids the worry of booking things on the wrong date especially where large time differences are relevant. Highly recommended. [Travelled to South Africa & Victoria Falls]

Linda McEwan

Doune, Stirling

Ian is very helpful and looks at all options when you ask him to help with travel. [Travelled to Italy]

Yvonne McCarthy

Newark, Nottinghamshire

Always a pleasure to do business with, available and helpful. [Travelled to Brazil]

Lesley Taylor

Teignmouth, Devon

We had a wonderful holiday .We really like Andalusia and will definitely be returning sometime. Thanks for arranging for us.

Lisa Demontis

Melbourne, Derbyshire

First time I’ve used Ian but super efficient. [Travelled to Egypt]

Pem Nicholson

Bedale, North Yorkshire

Always efficient & reliable. [Travelled to Japan]

Gwendoline Wall

Romaldkirk, Durham

We wanted to drop you a quick note to thank you directly for all your help and guidance in the planning and preparation for our Australian adventure. It was a great success and we were both delighted with the organisation and support. Your help and support were instrumental in making it a fabulous trip - especially given the complexity of the itinerary. We felt totally confident that at each stage, the detail had been taken care of to make it an enjoyable and stress-free process. [Travelled to Singapore & Australia]

Phil & Janine Partington

Barsby, Leicestershire

Ian was very professional, a good communicator and provided all the information and help required. Thank you [Travelled to S.E Asia]

Andrew Walls

Blairgowrie, Angus, Scotland

\Ian is amazing. We have chopped and changed so many times. He is patient and very efficient. [A multi centre trip - Travelled around the World !!

Navina Sullivan

St Albans, Herts

Really helpful and positive. Very quick to respond and clearly sets out details provided via email. Thanks Ian [Travelling to Africa]

Christine Newlands

Knowle, Solihull, West Midlands

A few lines to thank you very much for your help, advice and booking of our magical holiday to Sorrento & Amalfi Coast...and the bottle of bubbly awaiting us upon arrival, we had the most wonderful time!! Flights and transfers ran very smoothly, hotel was great with top staff, Our balcony room looked out to Mt. Vesuvius! Everywhere we went, Pompeii, Capri, Amalfi and Positano, was picturesque and luxurious in atmosphere. Lots of awesome memories to treasure, thank you again Ian.

Helen Stafford

Market Harborough, Leicestershire

I constantly recommend Ian. He is always so so helpful , knowledgeable , trustworthy and supportive . I could never ask for a better service. [Travelling to Morocco + Indonesia]

Kay Wagstaff

Edwalton, nr Nottingham

I hadn't realised that there were those that did more than just arrange a holiday for 1 person. I now know thanks to Ian Bisset, Travel Counsellor that there are those who go the extra mile for their clients. Comforting to know that whatever random and spontaneous travel plans I have , Ian can be contacted to do his best to accommodate whatever needs to be arranged for my pleasure and safety.

James Edmead

London

First time I’ve used Ian but super efficient! [Travelled to Egypt]

Pamela Nicholson

Bedale, North Yorkshire

Ian was quickly on the case, answered all queries promptly and found the best options for our flights & hotels- very efficient, friendly service. [Travelling to Antarctica]

Judy Penny

Saltford, Bristol, Somerset

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