Martin Flanagan

I'm based in

Bristol

Available for new enquiries

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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;

* Europe (Cities & Mediterranean Holidays)

* Far East

* Adventure / Activity Holidays

* Middle East Africa Indian Ocean

* Australia & New Zealand

* USA and the Caribbean

* Skiing

* Cruise Ocean and River

* Tailor made an itineraries

* Groups bookings

* Overseas Weddings (also Stag / Hen weekends)

* Worldwide flight tickets

* Holiday extras; Car hire, Insurance, Airport Hotels / Parking etc..

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.

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What my customers say

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.

Ron & Maureen Clark

Wymeswold LOUGHBOROUGH

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

Steve Nicoll

Malvern

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

Neil Prestige

Plymouth

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.

Angela Fletcher

Bristol

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

Andrew Powell

ABERGAVENNY

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 .

Jeanette Scott

Plymouth

He went above and beyond the call of duty

Rosemary Jeffery

Wirral Merseyside

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.

John & Ann Dixon

St Helens

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 ????

Glen Sheppard

Bristol

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

John Peach

Wigan

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

John Peach

Wigan

Fantstic Service, always reliable and Martin finds the best deals despite our being very indecisive!

Sharon Hartrey

Bristol

Martin sort out my difficult flight when going in multiple countries for work. This remove the travel arrangement pressure.

Jean Charnay

BRACKLEY

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

Leigh Irlam

Wirral Merseyside

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 !!!!!!

Keith & Pat Gould

Warwick

excellent service, always available nothing too much trouble.

Colin Daniels

Lincoln

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.

Jim and Nita Hewitt

Plymouth

Martin is always very helpful and knowledgeable - that's why we always come back

David & Denise Hughes

Wrexham

Always prompt and great sevice from Martin.

Michael Tayler

Bristol

Always receive a friendly welcome on the phone and very efficient service.

David Hook

Fareham

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.

Valerie Smith

Bristol

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

Samuel Lonnen

Gloucester

Martin has been very helpful and worked hard to get the holiday we wanted at our budget.

Ian Bement

Rayleigh

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.

Alan & Carol Jobbins

Bristol

The service I received was prompt, well organised and very good indeed! Thank you.

Maria Rickards

Gloucester

Martin has been spot on with all information in good time. Experienced staff with great service

Bradley Gordon

STOURBRIDGE

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.

Charley & Kath Redgwell

Colchester

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.

Lucy Riddle

Stockton-on-tees

Clear information provided swiftly and in courteous manner, a service second to non.

Susan Shannon

Plymouth

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!

Michael Clarke

Stockton-on-tees

Very very happy with the service I recieved. My whole family use this service. Just brilliant

Natasha Owens

Wirrall, Merseyside

Really helpful, listens to what we like and always manages to come up with the goods

Lindsay Primrose

Lindsay

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!

Rita Leech

Telford

Martin is an absolute gentleman to deal with, one couldn't wish for better service!.

Colin Bailey

Weston Super Mare

Martin is very helpful, and knowledgeable of the business, even when we changed the parameters, and he still got all the answers we required.

Steve Nicholl

Malvern

Professional, prompt and efficient with that personal touch. Great service every time no matter what the destination, lead time or issue. Great work

Richard Toulson

Gloucester

Martin makes all aspects of the booking of our holidays a totally painless experience

Anthony Hayes

Cheltenham

Nothing appears too much, Very helpful and comprehensive.

Robert van Hoey Smith

Bridgewater

Martin is fantastic nothing is ever to much trouble for him we have already recommended him to friends and will continue to do so.

Ron & Maureen Clark

Melton Mowbray

Martin has always been an excellent Travel Counsellor. Nothing is ever too much trouble for him to sort out for us Thank you Martin

Margaret Thompson

MELTON MOWBRA

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

Valerie Smith

Bristol

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

Ian Balaam

Grays Essex

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!

Janette Basing

Poole Dorset

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.

Nigel Mortimer

Bristol

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.

Barry Brain

Bristol

I would always highly recommend Martin, as would my parents. Excellent service.

Lucy Riddle

Stockton-on-tees

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.

Rose Dacey

Liverpool

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.

Jim Hewitt

Plymouth

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!

Vicky Baker

Blackpool

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.

Sarah Heaton

Wigan

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.

Charles Redgwell

Colchester

Very quick responses, always polite and professional and offer an array of alternatives. Excellent service, thank you!

Samuel Lonnen

Gloucester

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

Lindsay Primrose

MELTON MOWBRAY

Great recommendations Very helpful at a convenient time for me.

Graham Bradford

Wrexham

This is the second time I have used Martin and he has been excellent throughout .

Christine Young

leicester

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

Jane Phillips-Thomas

Merseyside

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.

Orla Hassett

Glasgow

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.

Phillip Jowitt

Clacton-on Sea

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.

Steven Webster

Enfield

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.

Bryan Cox

Nr Quimper in france

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

James Hewitt

Plymouth

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