Based in Northamptonshire

Laraine Drage

Available for new enquiries

Looking for help with your business travel? Find out how I can help here

It's Nice To Meet You

Hello my name is Laraine Drage. I am a Gold Travel Counsellor based in Earls Barton.

Gold status was awarded to me for all the hard work that I put into my job as a result of a continued high level of service that I offer and sales that I have achieved.

I have worked in the travel industry for over 42 years, both in retail and business travel and have been fortunate enough during this time to travel the world.

With the latest technology and superb back office support I have access to all tour operators with good negotiating power to obtain some great deals. So, whether it’s a weekend city break or tailor made package, winter sports or summer sun, business trip or luxury cruise, I offer professional, experienced and impartial advice to find the right deal for you. I can also offer a full range of supporting services such as car parking, car hire, insurance, and excursions. I am generally available seven days a week, including evenings, to discuss any travel arrangements you may be considering.

100% financial protection is provided on each and every booking - I know how important it is to book with someone you trust and know your money is safe from websites that go bust!

I look forward to your call.

signature

Contact Me

Whatever your holiday needs I'm here to help you, so simply give me a call or send me an email with your contact details on and I can get things started for you:

Find me on social

My Blog

I absolutely live and breathe travel and I love to write about my experiences! Please take a look through my posts - you might find your own holiday inspiration.

Parga July 2018

11 December 2018

Parga is definitely one of the most beautiful towns in Greece that I have ever been. It is located just under an hour from Preveza airport on the mainland. Having visited in the early 80's I had never forgotten how beautiful it is and always wanted to return. It has certainly taken me a few years - although it has grown in size it has not been spoilt and I was so pleased to see this. It is still very much a relatively well-kept secret. Parga's tourism industry thankfully remains low key which is central to its appeal. There are some lovely new boutique style hotels on the outskirts and down in the town there are plenty of smaller BB hotels and apartments to suit all budgets. Parga is built amphitheatrically on the slopes of a mountain. It has a few bays and two lovely beaches with so many bars/restaurants/tavernas and food stalls to eat at that you will never get bored. The streets are cobbled/paved and mainly pedestrianised, you will need to be fit to explore so be warned. You can enjoy water sports and diving on the beach of Krioneria Beach along with chilling out in one of the new beach bars. One of the most remarkable sites of Parga is the 14th century Medieval Castle built on the hill and well worth exploring to enjoy the views. If you feel less energetic and just want to chill then take a boat trip out to Paxos, Anti-Paxos or Corfu for the day. Well worth a visit.

Vietnam September 2018

11 December 2018

At the end of September 2018, I travelled to Vietnam with my husband and our best friends. It’s been a destination that was at the top of our bucket list for many years. It is such a beautiful and diverse country. So much history, good and bad. We started in Hanoi which was busy, crowded, noisy and with so many scooters. I honestly thought we would never get out of the city without being run over! The old French Quarter where we stayed was a real maze of tiny alleys, packed with tiny bars and loads of street food places. One of the top things to do in Vietnam is to eat at a street food stall so we did it. Surprisingly there was nothing on the menu that disgusted us, some unusual things but no animals or insects! We travelled down the country by sea plane to Ha Long Bay and had two nights on a beautiful Indochina sail boat. Cruising Ha Long Bay is one of the top 10 things to do in Vietnam and it was the highlight of the trip for me. This archipelago of over 3000 limestone islets in the Gulf of Tonkin is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Not the cleanest place I have been but scenery wise it was spectacular. Onwards to Hoi Ann which is a very pretty town with cobbled streets, canals and a beautiful beach. We used push bikes to explore the countryside, we learnt how they still farm by hand and had a cookery class with the locals. A very restful town. Then onto Saigon or now known as Ho Chi Minch City (HCMC for short). This city again is plagued by scooters and traffic. Its classed as a new city but with so much history. We spent time at the American Museum and were moved by the horror and history of the 1950's Vietnam War. We explored the Cu Chi tunnels and saw how the Vietnamese survived and killed their enemies. We all had a very emotional few days in this city. Our last few days were spent on the wonderful island of Phu Quoc. Its Vietnam's biggest island and is down in the bay of Thailand. It has the most beautiful beaches and is their paradise. Lots of construction work going on and will be a very busy place in a few years so glad to have seen it before that happens. I loved Vietnam and would recommend the destination to all ages.

Pas de La Casa April 2018

11 December 2018

Who says you can’t ski in Andorra in April? This was the second time we have dared to go this late in the season to Andorra. You always worry about the lack of snow wherever you go in Europe in April but over the last 20 years we have gone later and later, and touch wood never been without it. This year we actually had too much snow on two of the days and were unable to ski as the conditions were too difficult. I like warm skiing so was not a happy bunny (good job the après is good!) This time we travelled with a group of 15 friends to celebrate their 50's. Boy did we have fun, both on the slopes and off! The flight was into Lleida in Spain and then a two hour plus transfer depending on the snow. We stayed at the Himalaia Pas Hotel which is a good 3*+ and it was perfect for a group. Rooms were clean, warm and the food was excellent with plenty of choice. Pas de la Casa is a high-altitude resort with access to over 200 miles of piste. It’s in the Grandvalira ski area. You can ski to Soldeu, El Tarter and Arinsal. It’s lively and very affordable with amazing après. There are plenty of ski schools with English instructors and they are off an excellent standard. Pas, as it’s known, might be a small resort but it has a big reputation. There is a huge selection of bars and restaurants and it’s very cheap for drinks and reasonably priced, good quality food. There’s a varied mix of apartments and hotels to choose from, all dependent on your budget. All of this makes it a top destination for skiers on a budget or groups looking for a resort where there’s as much fun to be had off the slopes as on them. It might lack a little bit of the traditional ski resort charm but if you’re after an affordable and fun ski break, it certainly ticks all the boxes. We will be back.

Paradise in the Caribbean.

11 December 2018

What can I say about this beautiful Caribbean Island that I have been lucky enough now to visit a few times and each time I fall more and more in love. It’s an easy flight, short transfers and the quality of hotels amaze me. I am often asked which my favourite is and I have to admit I have a few. You will need to contact me to find out! The locals are lovely and welcoming, the beaches are the best I have seen in the Caribbean and the weather is always sunny. What more can you want? I have travelled from the beach to the capital city, enjoyed the scenery along the way and it’s all been exciting and safe. I shall be back without a doubt. I just love Punta Cana.

Majorca 2012 Fam trip with Villa Select

09 November 2012

I have recently been on a ‘Fam Trip’ which is where a travel agent gets the chance to visit a destination with a tour operator or tourist board and really experience the whole thing. I recently travelled to Majorca on one of these trips. We met on a wet and miserable morning at East Midlands and checked in and flew with Monarch on time and with no issues. On arrival, we collected bags and headed to our tour bus for the trip. Villa Select use a car hire company called Autorigs. They are on the airport and everything was dealt with very quickly. We were spending the first 2 nights at the north of the island in Puerto Pollensa which is a favourite place of mine. I went there many years ago and loved it so was a real treat to visit again and see all the beautiful villas that Villa Select manage. The first visit was the Villa C’an Peric which is where we were spending our first two nights. Set in glorious countryside, this stone-clad, bungalow style luxury villa just outside of Pollensa offers peace and privacy and is of a very high standard. To the front of the villa are the pool and a spacious sun terrace with loungers. The gardens are lovely and well-kept and there is a BBQ for those wonderful long evenings. The villas have three bedrooms and two bathrooms all with air conditioning. We quickly freshened up and were on our way to see the rest of the villas. Villa C’an Plomer is in the old town of Pollensa. It’s ideal for those that don’t want a car and want to be close to the action of the town. With three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a pool you would be happy here. Villa C’as Teo is close enough to walk to the old town and far enough away to be in the countryside. It’s a beautiful villa with four bedrooms and three bathrooms. It has all the mod cons and a pool. Villa Ignacia is the smallest villa that we saw with only one bed and one bathroom - ideal for that couple that just want to get away from it all. It is located in the countryside so a car is essential. Villa Aqua Marina was without a doubt my favourite. It is totally unique and chic. It’s a four bedroom and bathroom villa with all mod cons and is just beautiful. After spending two days in the North East of the island we moved down to the resort of Cala D’or which is on the East coast and only 30 minutes from the airport. We stayed in the Villas C’an Terrassa and enjoyed the closeness to the town and harbour. The villa has four bedrooms and bathrooms so is ideal for groups of friends or families. We also got to see Villa El Delfin (lovely) and Villa Blanco (huge). As you can see we were very busy with lots of site inspections of the villas but we also had time to wander around the two resorts and familiarise ourselves with the many restaurants, bars and the beaches. This is very important information for selecting the right villa for the right customer. We also enjoyed the company of Wendy and Georgina who are the ground handlers on the island employed by Villa Select to look after the guests. What they don’t know is not worth knowing about on the island. They were professional and totally on the ball. It was a very good trip to a beautiful island.

Delightful Dominican Republic

12 October 2012

Getting there. We were guests of BA and travelled in style in Club Class. We checked in smoothly and were fast tracked through to the club lounge where we enjoyed a light snack and drinks before boarding our flight to Punta Cana via Antigua. On arrival we were again fast tracked through immigration and collected our luggage and on our way to our first hotel. The hotels. We spent the first two nights at the Hard Rock Hotel in Punta Cana, only a short distance from the airport which is good after a long flight. A huge hotel with everything you would wish for. It was so big it was like being in a shopping mall, there are 8 a la carte restaurants, 4 swim up bars in 11 pools, a casino, a nightclub and every room has a Jacuzzi. We were entertained the following night at the Dreams La Romana which is beautiful and much more my style of hotel. Again the hotel is only a short distance from the airport and on arrival they greet you with welcoming cool towels and a local drink. No need for wrist bands here, they whisk you through check in and straight to your rooms with all your luxuries there. If you have forgotten any of your bathroom essentials you need not worry as they have thought of everything. Room service is 24/7 (like most of the hotels in the Dominican that are all inclusive) and if your favourite tipple is champagne they will replenish your fridge daily with it. The next day we had lunch at the Zoetry Agua which was calming and gentile, then onto the Hostal Nicolas De Ovando in Santo Domingo for our overnight city stay. This hotel is an old colonial style property which is almost reminiscent of staying in a museum. The rooms are spacious and very minimalistic. Breakfast is served in a pretty courtyard and there is a rooftop pool. We made our way back from the capital and stopped off overnight at the Now Larimar. This hotel looked lovely, but we were told that we had been upgraded to the Secrets Palm Beach. The hotel is on another beautiful beach with plenty of sunbeds and an abundance of restaurants. No complaints here, we ate in the seafront ocean grill and were once again spoilt. Finally we moved onto the Barcelo Bavaro Deluxe Palace for 2 nights. This hotel is again huge, very family orientated but has an adult’s only section on the far side. There is an adult’s only water park along with children’s one so they don’t feel left out, a 19 hole golf course and plenty of a la carte restaurants along with a casino and nightclub to keep you busy. Trip highlight. There were so many highlights on the trip, but for me the boat trip to Saona Island was the best. We saw how the islanders still live and survive and how happy they are with life. We got to the island by speedboat, which was a challenge in itself especially if you know what I am like on water. We had a BBQ on the beach and even got to choose our own lobster before chilling in the sun. We had the ultimate treat at the Hard Rock by having a session in the spa, we were able to experience the whole rock spa and hydrotherapy centre with its lagoons, whirlpools and color therapy steam rooms. We used the clay steam room and relaxed in the sensory pool. Just what we needed after all of that hard work…………….. We also visited a sugar beet plantation and learnt how the sugar is extracted and used, along with a lesson in rolling a cigar in one of the factories. Favourite hotel. My favourite hotel has to be one that we didn’t stay at but had lunch at. The Casa De Campo. I was amazed and would love to have had more time there. Lunch was lovely we ate down at the beach restaurant. There is a huge marina with a great choice of restaurants and the whole complex had a very very pleasant feel to it. The hotel that I most enjoyed staying overnight at has to be the Barcelo. The atmosphere is so laid back, it is big but not too big. The staff are attentative but not intrusive and the beach is out of this world. Most fun night. This has to be the night in Santo Domingo, we danced the merengue and bachata with the locals. A great evening enjoyed by all. We felt safe with the locals and they were very welcoming and willing to teach us their dance moves. Biggest surprise. Having visited the island 25 years ago and not having the opportunity to visit since, I was really looking forward to seeing how and what had changed. The island is still being developed and there are more and more hotels springing up on such beautiful beaches. These hotels are of such a good standard, you are totally spoilt by the facilities, the choice of restaurants, and the service that you experience. They are such good value for money and for me the best I have seen in the Caribbean of late. There is still so much culture evident which is important as so many islands lose that with tourism. The locals are so welcoming and helpful and clearly love to speak and embrace you as a visitor to their island. Added bonus. Throughout the trip we were escorted by Carlos our main man, care of the tourist board/ministry in the Dominican Republic and Sabrina who travelled with us from the UK care of the UK tourist board. What Carlos doesn’t know about the country isn’t worth knowing. He kept us informed, entertained, amused and made sure that we never missed one fact about his beloved country. He is a credit to the country. Final thoughts. I have totally been spoilt. I never dreamt that the island would be so impressive and so diverse. I have had to eat my words as I know for sure that in the past I have tried to switch sale clients to other islands for fear of them not enjoying the destination. I am happy to recommend it to families, couples, golfers, honeymooners and even backpackers that like to go off the beaten track. I shall be returning myself without a doubt very soon.

Magical Mauritius

07 November 2012

I am one of the very fortunate Gold Travel Counsellors to have attended the most amazing ‘Gold Conference’ in the stunning destination of Mauritius. This annual trip is a thank you from the company for being one of their top performing agents. I have been to the island before in November 2003 so I was looking forward to visiting again and seeing some different hotels. The weekend was hosted at the Dinarobin Hotel which is on the west coast, with the amazing backdrop of the Le Morne Mountain. The hotel is 5* and has not only an 18 hole golf course but an amazing spa which is pure extravagance. The sister hotel ‘The Paradis’ is next door and you are able to use the facilities of both hotels giving you the opportunity to eat in four restaurants. The weekend was fabulous and we enjoyed such wonderful meals. The ambience of both hotels is second to none. After the Gold weekend, I moved to the Shandrani Hotel which is only five minutes from the airport on the south coast (another “Beachcomber” hotel). The hotel is on a private peninsula lapped by the Blue Bay Marine Park. It has three beaches and a 9 hole golf course. The hotel is fully all-inclusive and is such good value for money. Five restaurants await you. You can learn to water-ski or sail, you can watch the underwater marine life in a glass bottom boat or just chill on the beach. What more can you want on a paradise island? Mauritius is a beautiful island, full of surprises. Without a doubt, it’s one of the prettiest places on Earth. On my last visit I was lucky enough to visit Le Tousserock, Belle Mare Plage, The One and Only Le Saint Gerain, Legends, Maritim, Hilton and the Sugar Beach - all of which I can recommend.

My customer stories

Sent by ARNOLD ORTON

Laraine is ALWAYS very helpful.

Sent by JUDITH ELLIOTT

A very personal service, feels like talking to a friend.

Sent by PAULINE HARRISON

Laraine couldn’t have been more helpful and is always happy and responds to emails so quickly! Thank you

Sent by MARK HELD

I like the fact that the arrangements are made so I don't have to mess about and any issues there is someone to contact! Handy if you're stuck on the other side of the world!

Sent by DOMINIC WATTS - REED PRIZE WINNER

Laraine was absolutely brilliant. So hopeful and despite a minor hiccup with the owner of our Villa owner, she made everything so easy for us. Would recommend her to anyone. Looking forward to working with her again.

Sent by SABRINA DOMINICAN TOURIST BOARD

Great service, highly recommended.

Sent by TONY ROGERS

VERY PROFESSIONAL AND EAGER TO PLEASE. NOTHING TOO MUCH TROUBLE

Sent by BILLY GADD

We have booked with Larraine a couple of times and found the lady to be very knowledgeable and professional. She listens to your requirements and more than meets your expectations

Sent by PAMELA MILLER

Laraine Drage works hard to suit my travel needs and is a pleasure to deal with.

Sent by JULIA MOORE

Laraine took the whole pressure of booking our holiday off us. Found accommodation, flights, transfers etc. Recommended places for us to choose from and extra services the hotels offered. Booked and paid for in less than a week of communication with her. Highly recommend to anyone. Was a pleasure to use Laraine's brilliant service. Will definitely contact for future holidays.

Sent by ANDY SPITTLES

Laraine was so helpful having taken the time to understand what we would like in a holiday then offering us some great options

Sent by ANGELIKA KILPIN

Just a post to say Laraine was amazing when we had to re-arrange our holiday to Rhodes which was cancelled due to the unfortunate situation with the fires... She sorted everything quickly and calmly and now we have another holiday booked and due to go this week just a day after we should have been going.

Sent by PAUL RYAN

Extremely efficient service and was very prompt in getting back to us. Thanks very much!!

Sent by MARIA CARUSO

Laraine has made the whole experience of booking a holiday very easy and headache free. Looking forward to go now!

Sent by PETER HARPER

Laraine is amazing - helpful, friendly, clear and efficient. We'd not contemplate using any other company/person for our travel arrangements.

Sent by TONY SIBCY

Very knowledgeable and friendly, having the personal contact with the agent gives us a sense of security.

Sent by CATHY CARVELL

Excellent customer service Efficient and friendly Goes the extra mile .

Sent by NIGEL CLARKE

The usual high level efficient service .

Sent by JOY MARSHALL

I cannot fault at all, very helpful

Sent by TINA WARD

Laraine is a font of knowledge, whilst at the same time always finds time to be chatty & friendly We have not always managed to book a holiday but luckily this one came together beautifully…

Sent by LUCY BULLEN

Laraine is always there to offer her expert opinions, she is a cut above the rest!

Sent by JAY PATEL

LaraIne is very helpful and always has our best interests at heart when finding a holiday. Quick to reply and nothing is off trouble to her.

Sent by GRAEME ROWE

Great speaking with and very efficient service.

Sent by TONY ROGERS

Always gives great service. Even when we have a dilemma on board our cruise.

Sent by ANN BRADSHAW

Already recommended her to two friends. Very professional and knowledgeable. Looking forward to Lapland trip where we will meet her personally.

Sent by CRAIG LAWSON

Great service. Attention to details I asked and some I hadn't thought to ask. Would highly recommend

Sent by KAREN JACKSON

Laraine gives exceptional customer service every time. She takes time to understand our needs, then throws in some alternatives for us to think about. Laraine has amazing knowledge and also knows how to add elements to your holiday to truly make them sparkle. Simple awesome

Sent by RORY MCDONNELL

Absolutely fantastic service! Laraine was very professional, helpful and always available with any queries I had.

Sent by CANDICE CAMERON

Larraine was amazing from start to finish! I couldn’t recommend her enough, I wouldn’t book a holiday with anyone else now

Sent by TREVOR PARTRICK

Always found Laraine very Knowledgeable, Helpful & friendly & Would thoroughly Recommend her.

Sent by NEIL ASHTON

Brilliant - as always! Have recommended many times - including 2 honeymoons in the family! Xx

Sent by ROSS LAURENCE

This is the second time that we have used Laraine - the first being when she organised our wedding in Cuba for 32 of us and her service is first class. I have recommended her to a number of friends and will continue to do so.

Sent by WILL KILPIN

She was very informative and extremely helpful. We will be using Lorraine again.

Sent by PAUL HAMILTON

Laraine has arranged several of our special holidays and also for our friends. The service we have received has been brilliant and makes our experience hassle free .

Sent by KEITH BAILEY

As usual, Laraine has come up trumps and provided an extremely professional and excellent service in booking our holiday to Morocco

Sent by SOPHIE BULLEN

Laraine did everything in her power to ensure that the holiday was perfect for us, advising us on every possible thing we would need for our trip. She made us feel a lot less nervous about our first trip abroad together! Thank you!!!!!

Sent by AMY SMITH

I met Laraine whilst she was arranging a dream holiday for my boss at the time. Laraine came to his home, listened to what he wanted, took all the stress away and organised a perfect holiday for him. He was over the moon with the holiday and the service he received from Laraine/TC Around the same time, my partner and I were planning to take a once in a lifetime, dream trip to America in March 2020. Neither of us had been to the USA before and we were nervous to organise it ourselves but also nervous about finding a good company to do it for us. Once I had met Laraine, I did not hesitate to ask her for help. From start to end, including through the pandemic, Laraine has been AMAZING! We have no complaints/constructive feedback at all in any way - she has always come back to us quickly, stayed in contact, explained everything thoroughly and even when very busy helping people stranded at the start of the pandemic, she still made time to update us about our booking. We cannot recommend Laraine/TC highly enough! Thank you so much, we will definitely be back to book our holidays with you in future!

Sent by DIANE MONK

Poor Laraine had to put up with lots of changes and indecision from me but sailed through it all offering sensible advice and help through out the process. Would highly recommend.

Sent by PETER HARPER

Laraine does a superb job. We really appreciate her detailed knowledge and the way in which she listened to our wishes and then matched our needs with the range of possibilities. We are unlikely to (ever) use anyone else for our travel arrangements.

Sent by SIMON BIRKETT

Friendly, knowledgable and managed to save us some money on our plans. Brilliant!

Sent by JADE ROBINSON

Laraine is fantastic! She was so helpful and friendly when booking our honeymoon and made sure that she found the best deal for us - We would highly recommend and cannot wait to go now!

Sent by JANE PALMER

Laraine was brilliant in recommending a suitable hotel for my 50th birthday in April 2020. She made the process so simple.

Sent by AMY SMITH

Laraine was amazing!!! So efficient, knowledgeable and informative, she took all the stress away and booking with her was a pleasure. I have already been recommending her and we will definitely book with her again! Thank you so much for booking our once in a lifetime / bucket list trip for us xx

Sent by CLAIRE PEGG

As a business travel booker, speed is of the essence and I can always rely on Laraine to provide super fast responses, even when she is away from the office.

Sent by LYNNE GRAHAM

We have used Laraine a few times and have always been very happy with her professional and friendly approach She very quickly understands what sort of holiday we need and always comes up with great suggestions

Sent by LINDA BOWMAN

Another holiday booked thanks to the knowledge and help offered by Laraine. Always a professional and friendly service. 10/10

Sent by TRICIA KIRK

Laraine has been booking our trips for many years, and has accommodated some of our challenging requests.

Sent by PAMELA MILLER

Friendly and reliable. Knows her stuff!

Sent by NICHOLAS DRAGE

Best TC in the world...…

Sent by JEANETTE BONNAR

Very helpful and very professional. 10 out of 10.

Sent by BRIAN THOMPSON

Always really happy with everything Laraine does for us.

Sent by JEFFREY BLACKMAN

A pleasure to deal with and an excellent service. 10 out of 10.

Sent by PAUL PALMER

Laraine has been quick to respond and incredibly helpful.

Sent by GILLIAN KNIGHT

We use Laraine for her extensive knowledge and understanding of our needs when booking a holiday, we also get to experience dream holidays with her...…..

Sent by PAMELA BRIGGS

Excellent one to one personal service, Nothing seemed to be too much to discuss or ask for.

Sent by JILL GADD

Laraine spent a lot of her time answering our queries and getting the right cruise for us wuth our budget and requirements.We're very happy with her personal service and highly recommend her

Sent by DIANE MONK

I felt like a weight had been lifted off my shoulders when Laraine took charge of my holiday requirements! Super service

Sent by CHRIS REBBECK

Very happy with the service I have received so far from Laraine Drage. She has explained everything thoroughly and communication has been great.

Sent by LINDA BOWMAN

Helpful, knowledgeable, professional, friendly. Always goes that extra mile to make sure you get exactly the holiday for you and your budget.

Sent by Mark Held

I like the personal service and know if I need assistance I can always contact and get sorted!

Sent by Ann Hullis

Laraine is really responsive, listens to what you want and takes great care in ensuring you completely understand all travel arrangements. Best travel consultant I've used will definitely use her services again.

Sent by Cathy Carvell

Brilliant service, Laraine Drage is friendly and efficient and looks after our every need. Would highly recommend her

Sent by Donna Cordell

I approached Laraine at very short notice to ask if she could find a holiday for my son and myself. Despite the fact she was incredibly busy, she took the time to find me two options. I chose one and her follow up service was incredible. We had a fabulous holiday and wouldn't hesitate to recommend her and use her again. Thank you so much Laraine.

Sent by Keith Bailey

We are very happy with the excellent and professional service we receive from Laraine

Sent by Billy Gadd

I have already recommended Laraine to a work colleague and would not hesitate to recommend Laraine in the future.

Sent by Peggy Odell

I scored 10 because the service was excellent you provided me with all my holiday requirements. I most certainly would recommend you to my family and friends.

Sent by Morag Topham

Laraine was warm and friendly and really understood what we wanted from our trip. We will probably never use a high street travel agent again! Thank you.

Sent by Barbara Merriman

Laraine always offers a friendly and efficient service. She has a wealth of knowledge in the travel industry and we have always welcomed her input to our travel plans.

Sent by David Willington

Laraine always ensures that she fully understands what kind of holiday we want, She responds promptly to enquiries, and actions our requests quickly. We have found that she makes every effort to resolve difficulties regarding any bookings. She communicates clearly with us, to the extent of ringing us when abroad when alerted to a problem which had arisen. We often recommend her to friends seeking helpful advice about holiday opportunities.

Sent by Paul Rattenbury

Laraine is helpful, knowledgeable and really good at making suggestions that enhance the holiday. Nothing is too much problem and has made our choices easy to make. Look forward to asking again if we are booking a memorable holiday.

Sent by Andy Kidson

Laraine has done a brilliant job again sorting out our family holiday. That’s why we keep going back as a repeat customer. Always efficient, helpful & friendly. The most important thing is knowing she is at the end of the phone if anything untoward happens.

Sent by Peter Harper

Great personalised service, with additional ideas and great suggestions. Laraine is fantastic at what she does.

Sent by Resh Diu

As always exceptional service. Thank you

Sent by Paul Topham

Laraine was very helpful with planning this trip of a lifetime with our children. She listened to what we aspired to do and came up with an itinerary in quick time. When we came back to her with or needs she immediately came back with an alternative that fitted us perfectly. She has been prompt to respond with all our requests and taken a lot of the stress out of the arrangements

Sent by Caroline Bushby

Very patient with me! Very good service

Sent by Nathan Gallon

Super helpful and knowledgeable. Second time booking with Laraine and will continue to do so. Highly recommended.....

Sent by Andy Rich

Laraine worked extremely hard to ensure our requirements were met. Amazing 10/10

Sent by Lesley Wallis

Always helpful and a pleasure to do business with

Sent by Stephen Webb

Never having booked this sort of holiday before it was bliss to just hand over to somebody else. Not just that though, it was reassuring to have somebody who had an opinion about the sort of package and area which would suit us based on our previous style of holiday and was prepared to give advice not just make the booking. Many thanks, much appreciated.

Sent by Maureen Hopper

Always very helpful whatever I ask for Laraine will do her very best for us, we would be lost without her.

Sent by Lynne Graham

Laraine was, as always, very helpful and professional. There were 2 families involved in the holiday and plans changed a number of times during the booking process. Laraine dealt with these changes and found us a holiday that met all our criteria. I would have no hesitation in recommending her.

Sent by Rosie Thompson

We always go back to Laraine as she always tweaks our needs to suit us and is always so friendly and professional

Sent by Bob Perkins

Thanks for booking our trip to Menorca we had a great holiday. Your experience and knowledge again was second to none in finding us the ideal location for our needs. Thanks again will be in touch for the next holiday

Sent by Gillian Knight

I have known and booked with Laraine for over 20 years now and always value her wealth of experience and advice on our family holidays. Laraine’s enthusiasm and knowledge of the travel industry is exceptional and she always listens to our needs and offers the best options available. Without doubt she takes pride in the service she provides and what you’ll get is a friendly, efficient and personal touch. She’s not just a Travel Agent she’s someone you’d call a friend.

Sent by Robert P Gray

I have known Laraine for 6/7 years during which time I have used her services to arrange a number of holidays mainly bespoke but occasionally package for myself and wife and also other family members. I have always found her to be extremely helpfull, personable & very efficient and when problems have occasionally arisen (not of her making) she has resolved them quickly and to my complete satisfaction. I would have no hesitation in highly recommending her in her capacity of making travel & holiday arrangements and will be continuing to avail myself of her services for the forseeable future.

Sent by Maureen Core

Laraine was recommended to me when I wanted to take my granddaughter to visit my daughter in Sydney Australia in 2011. We wanted to fly direct to Sydney but stop over in Singapore on the return trip. Laraine organised everything including flights and hotels. I was rather apprehensive travelling with my granddaughter but I need not have worried: everything went like clockwork. Our seats were brilliant (only economy class), the hotel in Singapore was very luxurious (at a moderate price). Transport to and from the airport was brilliant. Laraine was so easy to work with she seemed to know exactly what I required. That’s why when I wanted a holiday this year I contacted Laraine and within 24 hours everything was organised and booked – it’s that simple with Laraine. I went on to recommend Laraine myself and now know that she can arrange anything from first class travel to Australia (for an elderly member of my family) to a fun holiday for my niece (in her early twenties). I can thoroughly recommend Laraine for whatever travel is required. Her knowledge and professionalism is second to none but more importantly she has that special way to make your travel seem the most important job to her whatever and wherever it is.

Sent by Chris Longrigg

Laraine has been booking our holidays for a number of years now, ranging from weekends away to three centre Caribbean holidays. She has always provided a friendly professional service and her ‘nothing is too much trouble’ approach is so welcoming from finding a holiday where she will give you sound advice based on many years experience in the travel industry, through to support when you’re away. I have recommended Laraine to a number of friends who also benefit from the excellent service she provides. Our holidays are completed when Laraine contacts us when we’re arrive back home to ensure that everything went ok and to provide feedback on the good aspects as well as what may not have gone so well. Thank you for all the time and effort you put into making our holidays as perfect as they can be.

Sent by Reshminder Diu

Laraine is exceptionally diligent, and never fails to impress. She has sent us on a number of vacations over the past couple of years, and every one has exceeded our expectations - I often have 'negotiate' the price, but always feel that we are getting an incredible service