Sent by Catherine Maskerey
London 23/10/2023
Patrick worked absolutely tirelessly to get a package that was perfect for our honeymoon. He’s creative, responsive and extremely patient!
Based in London
Patrick Rae
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Hello
My name is Patrick and I am a Travel Counsellor based in Stockwell, South London.
I joined Travel Counsellors in 2018 to pursue my main passion in life – travel. I enjoy all aspects of it, from the initial research and planning stages to the actual trip itself. I also enjoy discussing travel plans with friends and family and offering advice to those who may need a little bit of help making up their mind.
Coming to Travel Counsellors after 12 years with a major airline I have a great wealth of knowledge in air travel and sourcing the best flight options, whether you are looking for that great priced flight or a trip on a first-rate airline with exceptional standards of service.
I have been lucky enough to travel to some incredible destinations over the years, from the bright lights of New York City to the winding roads of the Big Sur or the beaches and jungles of Bali to New Zealand’s spectacular Southern Alps. Whenever I travel I spend a great deal of effort planning my trips and hunting down the best hotels and resorts which offer the highest levels of service and comfort at a reasonable price.
Your time is precious so whether you are looking for a five star beach retreat, a road trip across the States or a weekend exploring a European city I will take away the strain and sometimes perplexing complexities of creating your ideal getaway.
Also booking through a Travel Counsellor offers you the peace of mind of booking through someone who is financially protected by the Travel Counsellors Financial Trust and ATOL protected.
So, for all your travel needs just pick up the phone or send me a quick email and I will set to work creating you the ultimate travel experience.
Bye for now.
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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.
Veligandu Island Resort and Spa
18 August 2018
After a two-day stopover in Abu Dhabi we touched down in the capital of the Maldives, Male in the early afternoon. Once we had collected our bags we proceeded to the Trans Maldivian Airways check in counter to drop them off again for our 30-minute seaplane ride to the Veligandu Island Resort and Spa. Arriving into Veligandu was an experience in itself. After buzzing the island resort in the twin otter seaplane, we lined up for a smooth landing before docking at the Islands reception centre. We were lucky enough to be staying with friends so once we collected our bags we were escorted to our four-bedroom villa on a private Island about 200 feet from the main resort. After quickly unpacking we called for the resorts speedboat to collect us and transport us the short distance to the main resort. The resort itself is typical of the Maldives; long white sandy beaches dotted with over water bungalows and forest cabins. Guests can eat and drink in two separate bars and a main restaurant as well as in room and private beach dining. There is also nightly entertainment available in the Athiri bar. Each day an all-inclusive breakfast, lunch and dinner buffet is served which includes various cuisines from around the world. We were travelling with our friends who have two small children and they were well catered for both in terms of food and entertainment, with a small children’s pool located next to one of the Islands beaches (we were there the first week of the season when children are permitted to stay). Although this was a trip for complete relaxation there were many activities on offer during the day including snorkelling and reef scuba diving. We opted to go out for a half day snorkel at a reef located about 15 minutes speedboat ride from the resort. This did not disappoint and along with hundreds of species of fish, we also got up close and personal with a couple of turtles and watched a manta ray swimming in the darkness of the reef ledge. The weather for the most part was hot and sunny with a day or so of spectacular thunderstorms which invariably pass through the region. We travelled in early May which is at the end of the dry season, but this was not an issue for us. This is an excellent resort which I would recommend to anyone looking to travel to the Maldives without breaking the bank.
My customer stories
Sent by Alyn Johnson
Cardiff 29/09/2023
Paddy is wonderful. Patient and nothing is too much trouble. Exceptional customer service.
Sent by Frances Gallagher
London 08/04/2023
Patrick is a pleasure to work with. No task is too much trouble.
Sent by Catherine Barnard
London 19/10/2022
Immensely helpful out of hours in difficult situation. I was very grateful!
Sent by Gemma Launchbottom
London 18/08/2022
Patrick was helpful and professional and provided lots of options and a quick and friendly service.
Sent by Helen Argent
London 10/08/2022
Amazing effort went into finding us the right holiday. One of the best booking experiences ever. Patrick was outstanding.
Sent by Katerina Dordevic
Belgrade 10/08/2022
Great service, always!
Sent by Claire Newman
London 10/08/2022
Patrick is great at what he does and always goes the extra mile. Thank you!
Sent by Jo Anne Lamb
Leicester 10/08/2022
Very responsive, and gave us a number of options. Was ok when we chose our own path on some of the legs.
Sent by Diane Lee
London 10/08/2022
Slick, quick, efficient and available!
Sent by Karen Mills
London 10/08/2022
Great service provided! Thank you.
Sent by Reuben Wheeler
London 10/08/2022
Seamless and professional. Thanks Patrick!
Sent by Timothy James
Melbourne 10/08/2022
Patrick was very helpful and quick to respond in spite of the time difference.
Sent by Drew Johnston
Glasgow 10/08/2022
Patrick has been first class. We are just abut to test arrangements since we fly out on Saturday.
Sent by Anne Patrick
Chorley 10/08/2022
I told Patrick what I wanted to do and he planned and booked every aspect of my holiday. I am very happy with what he was able to do for me.
Sent by Hannah Jackson
London 10/08/2022
Patrick is flexible, understanding and patient. He is lovely to work with and I would recommend him highly!
Sent by James Watkins
London 10/08/2022
Patrick quickly sorted my holiday and made some great recommendations from his wealth of experience. We can’t wait for our holiday now!
Sent by Karen Sloane
London 10/08/2022
Patrick is always really helpful and super efficient getting things done. Very nice to deal with.
Sent by Sarah Rutherford
Manchester 10/08/2022
If it were possible to score higher, I would
Sent by Francesca Johnson
London 10/08/2022
Patrick is a superb travel agent - loved working with him!
Sent by Lucy Rainer
London 10/08/2022
I used Patrick to book a 6-week trip to 5 different countries, and he was amazing. Because of the pandemic he had to reorganise it twice, and was on hand to help while we were away with any flight changes. Because of this service, I now use him to book all travel for work (quite a few oversees photoshoots, so flights from multiple airports, hotels etc), and even our Financial Director now uses him for his personal travel! We're all really pleased with the level of service from Patrick - nothing is ever a problem, and always done so efficiently.
Sent by Andrea Hyde
Lancashire 16/01/2020
Great service friendly and professional! Sorted everything out for us, feeling confident our holidays are in good hands!
Sent by Tony Sullivan
Haywards Heath 10/09/2019
Excellent experience booking with Patrick. From briefing to finally booking took less than an hour.
Sent by Ben Croucher
London 27/08/2019
I don't think Patrick could possibly be any faster, or more helpful with booking my travel in the most efficient and cost effective way.
Sent by Alison Mackay
London 27/08/2019
Patrick was very helpful & quick to respond.
Sent by Emma Jones
London 31/07/2019
I don't know how people travel without a Travel Counsellor! Life is so much easier as everything is done for you, I love the app and having everything in one place!
Sent by Helena Sullivan
London 29/07/2019
Thank you Patrick for all of your help. It was a seamless process, you gave great advice and considered all of our requirements and found us a fantastic holiday. We can’t wait!
Sent by Edward Gillespie
Stoke on Trent 25/06/2019
Incredible service provided by Patrick. He was so thorough with the options he suggested and went the extra mile on so many occasions to make sure we will have a truly memorable honeymoon.
Sent by Nara Daubeney
London 22/05/2019
Excellent service, friendly, on time and very knowledgeable. Incredibly helpful in finding us the right holiday.
Sent by Philip Daubeney
London 22/05/2019
Excellent service, quick to reply and sort out complicated deals.
Sent by Cameron Amoah
London 10/05/2019
Always a quick response and always delivers. Thank again!
Sent by Seniha Tunaboylu
London 08/05/2019
Love the really personalised, efficient and quick service.
Sent by Nick Jenner
London 02/05/2019
Patrick was excellent. Quick, knowledgeable and efficient.
Sent by Laurie Hagen
Ghent, Belgium 30/04/2019
I’m delighted with the level of professionalism, speed and care.
Sent by Kate Cusack
Hove 13/04/2019
If I could score 100 I would, Patrick was so proactive and helpful in helping us organize an amazing holiday. We can't thank him enough!
Sent by Harry Dougall
Hertfordshire 21/03/2019
Patrick was extremely responsive, got the brief spot on and turned it around quickly which is exactly what we needed.
Sent by Liz Deans
Bournemouth 06/02/2019
Patrick has gone out of his way to secure us the best deal and looked into the finer detail of car hire for us in Canada. This is such a relief when time is limited and there are so many T&Cs. I would highly recommend the service.
Sent by Natalie Bloxham
London 06/02/2019
Patrick was professional and reassuring while I was making my decisions for our upcoming holiday. He happily answered my questions, even in the evening after I had finished work, which was a huge help to me. I will definitely recommend him in the future.
Sent by Emma Jones
London 06/11/2018
In the short space of time we have been using Patrick's services I have seen a huge improvement in efficiency/speed of getting things done and finding convenient, sometimes upgraded flights. I love the app where you can see all your up and coming travel even if they are with different airlines and I'm also a fan of the little touches such as checking us in!
Sent by Christine Bloxham
Ashford 05/09/2018
Excellent. Up to date information and extremely thorough. I felt reassured throughout the whole booking experience. Would highly recommend. Takes the hassle out of checking flight details.
Sent by Polly Deluca
London 31/08/2018
Patrick has been a pleasure to work with on this trip. We asked him for something very specific for our mini moon and he went beyond expectations and found the most perfect package. Thank you Patrick!
Sent by Jags Matharoo
London 20/08/2018
Very thorough and proactive.
Sent by Dean Smith
London 14/08/2018
Patrick booked my South Africa safari holiday flights, providing me with lots of options based on my specific needs.
Very swift. Great prices. Made booking flights painless.
Sent by Danielle Kent
London 10/08/2018
Patrick is a very engaged and knowledgeable Travel Counsellor. He is very efficient and is always available which is extremely helpful.
Sent by Karin Heijink
London 03/08/2018
Patrick is very knowledgeable and professional, he knew exactly what I was looking for and booked a great trip for me. I will definitely use his services again in the future.
Sent by Craig Williams
London 01/08/2018
Great communication and quick response. Clearly understood all the requests, given we're travelling with children and picky. Thanks!
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