My clients want different things from their valuable time away. Some want to relax and take time out to recharge their batteries and some want a once in a lifetime experience; and anything in between.
I specialise in understanding exactly what my clients want so I can provide a great holiday experience. I’m able to draw on a vast experience of global travel and a career spanning 40 years (15 years with Travel Counsellors) where personal service and attention to detail has enabled me to develop long lasting professional relationships.
Working within Travel Counsellors has provided the perfect structure as they are ATOL protected and have a unique guarantee through the Travel Counsellors Trust.
So if you’re looking for someone you can talk to who takes time to understand what you want, takes all the hassle out of your travel arrangements that delivers with the guarantee of a major Company, please contact me. I have travelled extensively and can advise you on most areas including;
As part of the service I will always shop around for the highest quality at the best price, and will fully investigate hotels and airlines to make sure that they are reputable and reliable before you commit yourself . I will produce all your final travel documents including online check in , boarding passes, itineraries etc.
I look forward to hearing from you soon.
My customer stories
Sent by Ron & Maureen Clark
Wymeswold LOUGHBOROUGH 06/04/2020
Martin is always ready and available to help in any way gets on with booking or queries immediately we ask him. anything. goes out of his way to please it’s a pleasure to do business with him.
Sent by Steve Nicoll
Malvern 18/02/2020
Martin is always happy to help, and has never let me or any of my family down. Confirms any legwork already completed, and makes great suggestions if advice is required
Sent by Neil Prestige
Plymouth 31/12/2019
After surfing the Web myself I couldn't believe the holidays Martin found at the prices he found and to include all transfers as well, I was very impressed definitely my go to tranel advisor from now on. Not only very in tuned to all destinations but very polite and quick to reply to all correspondence
Sent by Angela Fletcher
Bristol 30/12/2019
Always super helpful and comes up with great destinations and ideas. I have recommended him many times and they have all been super happy with their holidays.
Sent by Andrew Powell
ABERGAVENNY 23/11/2019
Over the years I and family member's have booked holidays and just made enquiries concerning destination's always dealing with Martin Flanagan who represents travel counselors, we have always found Martin obliging and informative his personal touch is what sets him apart from others in his field and we remain completely well satisfied with the service we receive
Sent by Jeanette Scott
Plymouth 14/10/2019
Very pleased with your service thank you Martin. We have already recommended you to a friend so you should be hearing from her soon once again thank you Jeanette and Brian .
Sent by Rosemary Jeffery
Wirral Merseyside 19/09/2019
He went above and beyond the call of duty
Sent by John & Ann Dixon
St Helens 09/09/2019
Martin has arranged a trip for us before and it was amazing. He was recommended to us. We will most definitely recommend him to our family & friends. Thank you.
Sent by Glen Sheppard
Bristol 29/08/2019
Martin was recommended to me by a friend and I have to say as a person whose new to booking holidays it couldn’t have been easier, only problem is now where to go next ????
Sent by John Peach
Wigan 04/07/2019
Martin is very efficient & professional in all his aspects of booking holidays. A very dedicated person, would recommend him every time to my friends or relatives
Sent by John Peach
Wigan 04/07/2019
Martin is very efficient & professional in all his aspects of booking holidays. A very dedicated person, would recommend him every time to my friends or relatives
Sent by Sharon Hartrey
Bristol 04/07/2019
Fantstic Service, always reliable and Martin finds the best deals despite our being very indecisive!
Sent by Jean Charnay
BRACKLEY 26/06/2019
Martin sort out my difficult flight when going in multiple countries for work. This remove the travel arrangement pressure.
Sent by Leigh Irlam
Wirral Merseyside 17/06/2019
Martin is so fast at coming back to you and he can't do enough to help and put you at ease. I can't wait to go on this holiday now thanks to Martin. I've already recommended him to lots of friends and family
Sent by Keith & Pat Gould
Warwick 15/06/2019
Martin Flanagan is brilliant, service is fantastic, he is always there if you need him, nothing is too much trouble, don't know what we would do without him, top man !!!!!!
Sent by Colin Daniels
Lincoln 01/05/2019
excellent service, always available nothing too much trouble.
Sent by Jim and Nita Hewitt
Plymouth 25/04/2019
We have been fortunate enough over the past few years to have had Martin Flanagan as our Travel Counsellor over that period of time and have been more than satisfied completely with all he has done for us. We have also recommended him to our friends and they also are of the same opinion. He is first rate and would not consider going elsewhere. We hope he continues for many years to come.
Sent by David & Denise Hughes
Wrexham 24/04/2019
Martin is always very helpful and knowledgeable - that's why we always come back
Sent by Michael Tayler
Bristol 05/03/2019
Always prompt and great sevice from Martin.
Sent by David Hook
Fareham 02/03/2019
Always receive a friendly welcome on the phone and very efficient service.
Sent by Valerie Smith
Bristol 25/02/2019
Lovely flight out and very good hotel. We missed our return flight to UK due to a major accident on the road to airport. We rang Martin straight away and he obtained return flights to the UK for the next day and booked us into an apartment hotel for the extra night, all arranged with no hassle and in a very short space of time turning what could have been a horrendous end to our holiday to a very pleasant extra day on holiday. Full marks to Martin.
Sent by Samuel Lonnen
Gloucester 05/02/2019
Swift and accommodating service. Always courteous and the hotels sourced always of a high quality that meet the needs re location and proximity. An excellent service, thank you Martin
Sent by Ian Bement
Rayleigh 01/02/2019
Martin has been very helpful and worked hard to get the holiday we wanted at our budget.
Sent by Alan & Carol Jobbins
Bristol 26/01/2019
Martin has found many holidays for us in the past, and we have always been more than pleased with his choice. We just tell him where we fancy taking a holiday, and because hes 'got to know us over the years' he comes up with everything we love! He is first class at his job with lots of experience, and we wouldn't ask anyone else to find a holiday for us. Nothing is too much trouble.
Sent by Maria Rickards
Gloucester 17/01/2019
The service I received was prompt, well organised and very good indeed! Thank you.
Sent by Bradley Gordon
STOURBRIDGE 16/01/2019
Martin has been spot on with all information in good time. Experienced staff with great service
Sent by Charley & Kath Redgwell
Colchester 15/01/2019
We recommend Martin to any friends, family or fellow travellers. He provides an excellent service and takes care in getting to know the customers' expectations when identifying a suitable holiday. He is supportive through the booking process, pre-holiday documentation and post-holiday feedback. Martin is an absolute pleasure to deal with and a valuable asset to Travel Counsellors. Top marks for top service.
Sent by Lucy Riddle
Stockton-on-tees 14/01/2019
I have used Martin twice before to book my holidays and have been delighted with both. I have just booked up with Martin again for this September to go to the Barut, Acanthus and Cennet in Antlalya. I would definitely recommend Martin to anyone when when wanting to book a perfect holiday without all the fuss of having to search etc yourself.
Sent by Susan Shannon
Plymouth 03/12/2018
Clear information provided swiftly and in courteous manner, a service second to non.
Sent by Michael Clarke
Stockton-on-tees 13/11/2018
Martin is always extremely helpful and has great suggestions and ideas. Nothing is ever too much trouble, even with a customer like me who can't make up his mind!
Sent by Natasha Owens
Wirrall, Merseyside 12/11/2018
Very very happy with the service I recieved. My whole family use this service. Just brilliant
Sent by Lindsay Primrose
Lindsay 28/09/2018
Really helpful, listens to what we like and always manages to come up with the goods
Sent by Rita Leech
Telford 18/09/2018
As always we got exceptional advice and service from Martin Flanagan. We’ve just booked 2 holidays through him and will definitely be back for more!
Sent by Colin Bailey
Weston Super Mare 23/08/2018
Martin is an absolute gentleman to deal with, one couldn't wish for better service!.
Sent by Steve Nicholl
Malvern 28/07/2018
Martin is very helpful, and knowledgeable of the business, even when we changed the parameters, and he still got all the answers we required.
Sent by Richard Toulson
Gloucester 23/07/2018
Professional, prompt and efficient with that personal touch. Great service every time no matter what the destination, lead time or issue. Great work
Sent by Anthony Hayes
Cheltenham 19/07/2018
Martin makes all aspects of the booking of our holidays a totally painless experience
Sent by Robert van Hoey Smith
Bridgewater 09/07/2018
Nothing appears too much, Very helpful and comprehensive.
Sent by Ron & Maureen Clark
Melton Mowbray 30/06/2018
Martin is fantastic nothing is ever to much trouble for him we have already recommended him to friends and will continue to do so.
Sent by Margaret Thompson
MELTON MOWBRA 29/06/2018
Martin has always been an excellent Travel Counsellor. Nothing is ever too much trouble for him to sort out for us Thank you Martin
Sent by Valerie Smith
Bristol 11/06/2018
Gave Martin a very restrictive criteria for my holiday requirements, within no time at all he came back with 4 very good options, I picked one and within a couple of hours our holiday was booked,, seats selected etc.etc. Couldn't wish for a better faster service. Thanks Martin
Sent by Ian Balaam
Grays Essex 28/05/2018
Great service, with all my changes you had no issue with sorting everything out, nothing was ever to much trouble. Will definitely be in touch with all my travels
Sent by Janette Basing
Poole Dorset 22/05/2018
Well Martin! What can I say, once again you have excelled yourself in organising us another fantastic holiday.
Flights, connections, transport, hotels, resorts all brilliant.
I thoroughly recommend the Philippines as a wonderful holiday destination.
We will definitely be going bak there!
Sent by Nigel Mortimer
Bristol 12/05/2018
Martin has provided a first class personal service in advising and booking our honeymoon. Not only has he sourced us the best deal, beating other competitor quotes, but he has gone the extra mile. Using his network and contacts he has booked our seats on the flight, arranged private transfers at the destination airport and contacted our hotel to remind them that we are honeymooners and see if they can add any extra touches Martin has many years of experience in the travel industry and a wealth of knowledge he can share with you. Thank you Martin.
Sent by Barry Brain
Bristol 04/05/2018
Martin is always very help full and knowledgeable. He is very quick to respond without pressurising. We have booked quite a few holidays with Martin and will continue to do so we have already recommended him to others.
Sent by Lucy Riddle
Stockton-on-tees 03/05/2018
I would always highly recommend Martin, as would my parents. Excellent service.
Sent by Rose Dacey
Liverpool 30/04/2018
Martin took the trouble to telephone the hotel directly to ensure we would get a twin room as the hotel description was for double bed and as I am travelling with my daughter a double would not have been acceptable. We got the answer we wanted immediately which was why we went ahead and booked.
Sent by Jim Hewitt
Plymouth 27/04/2018
We are both extremely satisfied with your personal service and would not even consider going elsewhere. People we have already recommended you to are of the same opinion as Nita and I.
Sent by Vicky Baker
Blackpool 26/04/2018
Martin always gives great service. Have been using him for 15 plus years! Would never use any one else. Never had a bad holiday five stars all round!
Sent by Sarah Heaton
Wigan 20/04/2018
We have used Martin previously so had no hesitation asking Martin to help find us plan for our next adventure. We have already recommended him to friends and family. A very professional but friendly approach and managed to find us great deals within our budget. Thank you.
Sent by Charles Redgwell
Colchester 19/03/2018
Dealing with Martin is always a pleasure. We always receive excellent service, advice and customer service. We have booked our holidays with Martin for the last 9-10 years (could be longer) and we are always satisfied and very appreciative of the assistance he provides. We are confident that Martin knows what we are looking for and his expertise is very apparent. We recommend him to many fellow travellers on the basis that we are extremely satisfied and Martin is extremely helpful. He is very much a positive part of our holiday experience.
Sent by Samuel Lonnen
Gloucester 01/03/2018
Very quick responses, always polite and professional and offer an array of alternatives. Excellent service, thank you!
Sent by Lindsay Primrose
MELTON MOWBRAY 05/02/2018
Prompt, friendly and helpful service. Martin is always willing to go the extra mile and find a holiday for us to tick all the boxes
Sent by Graham Bradford
Wrexham 29/01/2018
Great recommendations Very helpful at a convenient time for me.
Sent by Christine Young
leicester 17/01/2018
This is the second time I have used Martin and he has been excellent throughout .
Sent by Jane Phillips-Thomas
Merseyside 17/01/2018
Always helpful and knowledgeable, responds quickly to messages left when he is unavailable , acts very quickly to changes of plan on our behalf and sends confirmations and documents through within 24 hours
Sent by Orla Hassett
Glasgow 17/01/2018
This service is fantastic. Martin is very helpful and a pleasure to deal with. Pressure is taken off me by Martin to organise flights for this I am most appreciative.
Sent by Phillip Jowitt
Clacton-on Sea 13/01/2018
We are extremely grateful to Mr Martin Flanagan at Travel Counselllors for taking the worry and stress out of things in our search for a holiday recently. He helped us choose, and speedily book up, our forthcoming holiday to Fuerteventura on 20th Feb. 2018. We were very impressed and very grateful. No other company could have exceeded the degree of professionalism and experience that we received from Martin Flanagan, We will most definitely recommend him to our friends and family.
Sent by Steven Webster
Enfield 01/01/2018
Martin has always been there to book our long haul holidays he gives me great comfort knowing we have booked with him and always comes up trumps with places he suggests and recommends. I highly recommend Martin to all my friends and family.
Sent by Bryan Cox
Nr Quimper in france 22/12/2017
Martin is tops - always finds just the right holiday to our specification and at a great price. Even though we now live in France it has been worth us booking through him and travelling via England! Thanks again.
Sent by James Hewitt
Plymouth 18/04/2017
I have already recommended Martin Flanagan to any of my friends who ask me whom I use to arrange my travel and holidays worldwide. I have total faith in him , and would not consider looking elsewhere. Martyn - many thanks from Nita and I for your help long may it continue. Regards Nita & Jim
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