Sacha Barbato

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Norwich

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Welcome to Travel Counsellors. My name is Sacha.
I started exploring the world as a teenager and I have now visited over forty countries across six continents.

My experiences have included hiking and white water rafting in The Himalayas, skydiving over the Grand Canyon, touring through New Zealand in a motorhome, whale watching off the coast of California, sailing around the islands of Fiji, visiting iconic buildings and temples from the Taj Mahal to the Statue of Liberty. I have also travelled on trains throughout Europe, ferries and cruises around Japan and flights around the world. I have stayed at many of the beautiful beach resorts and hotels in the Caribbean, Mauritius, Australia and across Asia and the Middle East.

Travel has also meant that I have been able to indulge my other passion for wildlife and the natural world. I have been fortunate enough to see the ‘big five’ in Southern Africa, admire many of the world’s birds from the smallest in Cuba (the tiny Bee Hummingbird) to the giant Condors of the Andes. I have watched wild Orangutans in Borneo, Lemurs in Madagascar, snorkelled with giant Manta Rays in Fiji and watched Leatherback Turtles in Trinidad.

Over the last twenty years, I have worked in sales and management with a leading high street agent and now have the freedom with Travel Counsellors to be able to share my knowledge and experience with you, whilst expertly planning your next trip.

I am now based in the rural village of Brandiston in central Norfolk (UK)

One of the many advantages of being a Travel Counsellor is that I am available seven days a week. I can create a bespoke holiday and arrange any trip, from your dream honeymoon, fly-drives in the USA, detailed round-the-world itineraries to a weekend break in the UK or Europe. By getting to know you I can provide an enjoyable, effortless and tailored experience.

From the perfect tailor made bespoke holiday, package holiday or flight only I look forward to hearing from you and to helping you plan your next adventure.

Sacha

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What my customers say

Sacha could not be more helpful with accessing best bookings, complicated itineraries and checking us in when in remote places with poor internet access

Robert Watts

London

Although you may be by your own admission up to £30 more expensive than online agents, it is well worth that for a service which doesn't rely on AI and underpaid, ill-trained agents when something goes wrong

Alan Tate

Spalding

A pleasure to deal with and remarkably efficient. Perfect!

Damaris Fletcher

Stirling

Must be the best ! so effective, so helpful, so quick !!!

Arthur Pooley

Halesworth

I have already recommended Sacha to my friends and would not think of going anywhere else for my flight requirements. He is always quick to respond to requests and queries and it's very reassuring to know that he can help with any problems. Excellent service.

Stef McLaney

Colchester

Sacha always goes beyond the pale to provide the best service possible especially outside core hours

Bob Watts

London

Always very helpful, efficient and effective. Has always sorted out my flights - some being straight forward bookings whilst others being more of a problem which he resolved!

John Wright

LEIGH-ON-SEA

Sacha is the god of travel arrangements! Always there to help if things get tricky with connecting flights, delays etc Already recommend him

Howard Vaughan

Lowestoft

Incredibly helpful, Sacha was completely on top of all aspects of the trip, worked hard to ensure everything went smoothly and was a perfect blend of friendliness and professionalism. Outstanding

Peter Ryder

LIVERPOOL

Simple easy to book through Sacha, great after care as well taking care of online check in and seat allocation. Quick to reply to any queries or when any issues arise. Would thoroughly recommend using him

NEIL LAWTON

KING'S LYNN

Sacha is amazing, so helpful and thorough, we'd recommend his travel services to everyone. He will take all the worry away when organising your travel arrangements, just contact him and he will do the rest!

Steve Grimwade

COLCHESTER

Thanks to Sacha I am actually going to Australia! Brisbane, Melbourne then home. Far too complicated to organise myself. Sacha took away all the stress over complicated details and comparison flights and prices. Thank you

Juliet Cursham

Melton Mowbray

I have already recommended Sacha to fellow travellers and I know that those that have used him are very happy with his service. Very prompt response to any enquiry and very clear communication. Especially value the check-in service for flights. This can sometimes be an issue when you are overseas and in remote areas. Knowing Sacha will/has dealt with it is reassuring. A pleasure to deal with

Barry Batchelor

KIDLINGTON

Accessible, friendly, effective, and quite competitive in terms of price. I feel a level of trust that I don't for almost all large / medium organisations.

Mike Thompson

SOUTHWOLD

Sacha always responds quickly and is friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. What more could you ask for?

Nigel Hewitt

EXETER

Just a massive thanks to Sacha as he made the whole experience easy and was very clear in his questions and what was happening- it’s a breath of fresh air to now know I have someone who is a joy to deal with. Older people need patience and Sacha was extremely supportive

Helen Stedman

HEMEL HEMPSTEAD

Sacha is always incredibly helpful and efficient when booking flights for me - I wouldn't use anyone else!

Sheila Wright

NOTTINGHAM

Sacha you have saved us time, worries and money and and I recommend you to anyone that is trying to arrange their own holidays! we will always use you

Lesley Collins

COLCHESTER

Sacha is always quick to respond and happy to answer any questions about travel. He finds the best deals and helps with online check-in and reserving plane seats. He is always my 'go-to' when I need to book flights independently

Stefaniems McLaney

COLCHESTER

Sacha is excellent and very patient when helping me with bookings whilst I am in remote areas and unable to correspond regularly.

Rob Williams

Wellington

Sacha was efficient, knowledgeable and very helpful. Would definitely recommend

Peter King

Wickford

Sacha is a star. On top of this his bird ID's are just as dependable as his travel support

Steve Mellish

Wisbech

Not only does Sacha arrange travel plans with efficiency and friendliness but I feel assured that everything will work out on the day. Getting to one's destination, and back, ceases to be a chore with Sacha's intervention

Sally Leach

ROMSEY

It was great that all my requests were treated as being reasonable and easy to deal with - unlike the agency I had been using before. Efficient and pleasant service!

Alison Elphinstone

PERTH

Sacha, found us a cheaper flight than we could find on the web.

Brian Cox

Lewes

Friendly efficient and helpful in tailoring your plans to available global schedules . Personal touch too . Excellent service

Nick Whitehouse

Bournemouth

Sacha was very prompt and efficient with booking our flights. So easy and stress free... I've never booked flights so quickly before

Tracy Gould

Exeter

Sacha provides the most exemplary customer service in an efficient and timely manner

Peter Chaffey

Newbury

Sacha was ahead of the game, anticipating my needs and providing helpful alternative options without being asked explicitly. All communications were clear and full, so that I could be sure I understood exactly what I was booking. I shall use this service again

Richard Byrne

St Andrews

Always very helpful. Answers queries promptly. Provides useful suggestions. Previous holidays that we have booked with Sacha have been fantastic. Would definitely recommend

Jayne Quinn

NORWICH

Sacha has excellent knowledge and is very good at listening to provide a package suiting our needs . He is equally helpful in just booking a flight as in putting together a complex expensive trip . I cannot recommend him highly enough

Joanna Wildgoose

NEWTON ABBOT

As usual, Sacha Barbato is an incredible partner in making our travel arrangements!

Bill Heck

Columbus

Sacha has always been essential to our holiday plans! He makes the whole process so much easier, putting in the hours and working hard to get us the best deal and the best holiday. Thanks Sacha!

Annie Layte

NORWICH

We’ve already recommended Sacha. He’s so accessible and it’s reassuring to know that someone is watching your flights when you’re off grid. It’s also fantastic to get advice from a fellow birder

Margaret Tester

Ruislip

Really easy to contact and super helpful. I don't have much experience with travelling but will be soon travelling to Peru by myself and it was really reassuring to have Sacha book my flights and answer all my travel related questions. Sacha was recommended to me by a friend, and I can see why - I would definitely recommend him to others

Megan Watson

Cleator Moor

Fantastic service. Nothing is too much trouble.

Andrew Stirrat

EDINBURGH

Sacha explained what I would need to do for extra cabin luggage. Gave me all details I required. Very efficient and I would have no hesitation to recommend to my friends

Tracey Pollock

Southend-on-sea

Fantastic service from Sacha who has revolutionised making my travel a lot easier

Andrew Raine

Hadleigh

Fantastic personal service from Sacha - fast, attentive, efficient and always helpful. Thoroughly recommended

Dominic Mitchell

LONDON

Sacha provides an efficient and fast service. I have now used him three times and he has become the expert I go to for flights and travel.

Robert Williams

Stoford

Quick responses. Cost focused commercial advice and easy to make booking

Grant Edmondson

Glasgow

Sacha is extremely helpful and organised. He offers exceptional service with added extras like checking you in, which can be very helpful if you are in a far flung country.

Sheelagh Halsey

CREWE

A great service. Very professional and friendly. Nothing seems too much trouble. Always responsive to queries. Provides peace of mind. Brilliant customer care

Mike Hodgson

Swaffam

Very much appreciate the service: very professional, accurate, responsive and attentive to my inquiries. Thank you!!!

Judy Parrish

Livemore California

A real pleasure to deal with. Sacha worked 7 days a week on our trip and he was always available to explain every detail to us.

Arthur Pooley

HALESWORTH

Sacha is always resourceful, extremely thorough and thinks ahead. He is also extremely quick to respond and has never failed to understand our needs no matter how complex they are. He keeps me coming back to Travel Counsellors

Marcel Holyoak

Davis

Couldn’t fault the service that we have had from Sacha Barbato. Simply brilliant.

Andrew Moon

Halesworth

An excellent, efficient business that inspired confidence that I was getting the best personal service for my travel arrangements.

David Hird

Sutton Coldfield

Fantastic service from start to finish - super helpful, super responsive, super knowledgeable and will definitely be using Sacha and team again...

Richard Pinder

Swanton Morley

Truly excellent service. Always available, helpful and knowledgeable. Sacha is the only person I speak to when arranging flights

Nigel Hewitt

Exeter

Sacha was efficient and very friendly - he had kept my details from my previous booking with him so remembered that I like an aisle seat and that I required vegetarian food. This gave me the feeling that I was a real person not just robot. I have total confidence in him and would certainly use him again

Sally Dean

Worcester

The level of personal service is second to none

Mike Edgecombe

Billingford

Nothing is too much trouble. Quick, professional and understandings my travel travel requirements. Would always recommend

Nigel Goodgame

Lakselv Norway

Sacha provided an exceptional service. Personal, efficient, prompt and very professional. He found me the perfect flights for my up-coming trip and sorted out the transfers and hotel for me as well. I will definitely use him for all my travel requirements in future and will have no hesitation in recommending him to family and friends. 5 star service.

Stef McLaney

Colchester

Sacha is excellent particularly for those going on worldwide birding holidays. He is also very helpful and nice to deal with.

Kenneth Sutton

EGHAM

Just so efficient. So easy to get the flights I want quickly with no bother. I'm so well looked after I feel like I'm the only client.

John Wright

LEIGH-ON-SEA

Excellent service…. My go to place for ALL matters in travel

Dylan Edwards

LLANRWST

As usual Sacha gives you peace of mind and takes the hassle out of traveling. I do already recommend him to other people. Takes your worries away.

Sonja Bodington

BASINGSTOKE

He was extremely helpful and patient even when I got things in a muddle, and saved us a great deal of stress

Penny Aldred

London

Sacha has been amazing, efficient and quick to answer any of my queries about my itinerary.

Jo Ekin

Hamble

Sacha is excellent. He always responds speedily (even evenings and weekends) and is so helpful. I would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending him to my friends, and indeed frequently do so.

Jill Preston

CHISLEHURST

Sacha always provides a great service with detailed options and addresses our travel needs at the right price point. Always happy to recommend his services to my friends, and have done so in the past!

James Hall

Reepham

Sacha was very kind, efficient and helpful! He took on board everything I wanted out of my holiday and put together a perfect package in my budget and answered any questions I had on other aspects, like insurance and transport. Definitely recommend!

Chloe Tibbitt

Felmingham

Since we let our ATOL Licence lapse a year ago, Sacha has been an absolute godsend by booking flights for us and our customers and for booking minibuses. He has made a huge difference as it’s refreshing to be able to concentrate on the other aspects of running Swallow Birding, our birding & wildlife holiday company. On top of that he is a lovely guy, he’s great to chat with and incredibly efficient. We are happy and so are our customers, all in all getting to know Sacha has created a win-win situation!

Annette Adams

Colchester

A most efficient, courteous and professional service. We are not regular travellers so it was reassuring to know that an expert was handling our booking and thus taking some of the anxiety out of the process. We will be using Travel Counsellors again

Mike Wilkinson

Barnsley

Sacha takes the stress out of complicated travel arrangements and at a reasonable price. I will continue to use his services in the future. I highly recommend Travel Counsellors and the excellent service they provide. I used to make my own arrangements but not any more

John Weir

SELKIRK

It was a quick and efficient service and I felt confident that I had received the best deal available. Sacha was very positive in responding to my requests.

Sheila Ford

London

A fast, efficient, hassle-free booking made in a relaxed manner with friendly service. Top marks.

Andy Brown

Hunstanton

Excellent, friendly and confidence inspiring service

Anne Strahan

Woodstock

Exceptional service, Sacha went the extra mile and I shall certainly use him again.

Karen Hargreave

THIRSK

Nothing has been too much trouble when trying to find a way to meet my requirements and always a pleasure to deal with.

Charlie Farrell

London

Sacha kept me updated all the time and responded to emails very quickly, almost immediately we found we were on the same wavelength , such a comfort to talk to someone who knows his job and can answer your questions.

Susan Nutley

Caversham

Sacha provides the best possible customer service. If we could give 11 out of 10, we would. Peerless.

Marley Burns

Brecon

The comfort and peace of mind it gives to know Sasha has it all in hand means more than I can possibly say. He goes above and beyond any other experience I have had. I would recommend him highly to anyone

Sonja Bodington

BASINGSTOKE

Sacha was extremely helpful supplying several options for my flight before booking. Payment was easy and I have been kept informed of any updates . Would highly recommend.

Nerida Britton

Holkham

If I could give 15 out of 10 then I would! Sacha is a credit to your organisation and he routinely goes the extra miles to make sure that things run smoothly. I strongly recommend him to all my clients - some of whom now use him exclusively

David Lindo

Merida

Sacha is incredibly patient and really listens to what you are wanting from a holiday. He responds so quickly to any emails. Fabulous service.

Caroline Henry

Reepham

Sacha was an absolute delight to deal with. He has gone over and above with his customer service. Patient, polite and proactive and was very helpful with his advice. I would recommend his services to anybody.

Alexander Andreadis

London

Sacha is always meticulous with detail and highly efficient. Most importantly he has the knowledge and experience to deal with any unexpected problems which are always dealt with smoothly and calmly

Christopher Townend

Budleigh Salterton

I've been self-booking international travel for 40 years, mixed in with airline reps and professional travel agents. Sacha is in a league of his own --- smart, helpful, and able to connect the dots for me in ways I cannot do on my own. Fabulous service! I hope to use his services for all my future journeys.

Charles Hood

Palmdale - California

Sacha is brilliant and couldn't be more helpful or responsive. I've already recommended him to several friends.

Jill Preston

Chislehurst

Sacha provided us with an outstanding level of service booking a last minute summer holiday. He provided a number of excellent recommendations which matched our requirements, managed our flight check-in and Covid requirements and even got us an upgraded transfer for free. We will defiantly use Travel Counsellors again.

Sam Bramall

London

Sacha went out of his way at all hours, quickly responding to all emails, to help get our flight secured despite the airlines making constant changes

Debbie Leiter

Miami

Knowledgable, friendly, efficient, instant response - highly recommend

Oliver Berney

Hockering

It’s great to take the stress out of booking a ticket, especially now when travelling is a lot more complicated. Thank you for all your help

Lindsay Heywood

Shotesham

A special thanks to SACHA BARBATO at Travel Counsellors for sorting out all the covid and post Brexit logistics (it was a minefield!)

Peter Alfrey

Mitcham

All my questions were clearly answered and very quickly as well! Friendly service. Will definitely use again

Jessica Jean

Toulouse

Sacha has excelled himself. Swiftly and efficiently sorting our trip to Transylvania (of all places) and took all the stress away

Sonja Bodington

Basingstoke

Very efficient and 'took the strain' out of booking a holiday

Charles Polito

Docking

Sacha helped me to book my travel at a very difficult time (when my mother had just passed away). He was always helpful, informative and sensitive to my needs and the context in which we were booking travel.

David Gandy

Bangkok

Excellent personal service. Definitely appreciate checking us in for flights from return destinations where internet access is difficult

Sheelagh Halsey

Crewe

Always expect expert, bespoke and friendly service!

Nigel Mill

Nottingham

Fantastic, friendly and incredibly efficient service. Will definitely use again

Andrew Moon

Halesworth

Brilliant service, we kept changing our minds and locations, Sacha was very very patient with us.

Nicola Martin

Downham Market

Super responsive, highly professional, really took the time to understand what I wanted from the trip. Nothing was too much trouble and a pleasure to deal with. Would thoroughly recommend. It took all of the stress out of booking my holiday!

Harriet Aitken

Reepham

Excellent service. Fast, professional and knowledgeable.

Dominic Mitchell

London

I found Sacha was quick to respond to requests and questions. He was knowledgable about what was feasible and came up with a good list of hotels to choose from on different budgets. He kept me informed on any changes whilst I was waiting to confirm my holiday

Victoria Barrett

Hitchin

Very easy to deal with. Extremely sympathetic to my requests and very much looking forward to holiday

Victoria Craig

Corbridge

Really helpful and performed the almost impossible - would totally use again

Alison Gannon

Kings Lynn

Sacha has responded quickly, professionally and in a friendly fashion. I would definitely work with him again

Alison Lea-Wilson

Llanfairpwllgwyngyll Anglesey

Sacha put together a complicated trip to France and Italy with train journeys and hotels very quickly and efficiently. I have changed the parameters and my mind over several weeks and he has always been easy to contact and quick to reply . We had a great trip and all the bookings worked easily. It was great to know that if we had had problems he would be able to help. Sacha was very dedicated and was concerned that we should have a lovely time . I will definitely ask him to plan and book all further trips and would recommend him to all

Sue Wilkins

Knapton

Very thorough, professional and helpful

Heather Smith

Crewe

Sacha is friendly and professional and always available to answer your queries

Jane Stamp

Lincoln

Sacha was very helpful and provided several options to choose from. The service was quick and easy from start to finish. Will definitely be in contact again for my next holiday booking

Nerida Britton

Holkham

Really impressed with the service provided. I have never 'returned' to a particular agent before now but am soon to make my third booking and no doubt there will be more

Paul Buckley

Exeter

Thoroughly professional service - and very patient, too!

Timothy Harris

London

Sacha is extremely professional, courteous and knowledgeable

Nigel Mill

Nottingham

Brilliant service - so much easier and cheaper than doing it myself!

Samantha Andreadis

London

Sacha was personable, professional, knowledgeable , patient and courteous. Everything I could want in a travel consultant. I will call on him for assistance in the future and will definitely recommend him to friends and family. The only thing lacking was having him to help me pack my bags and be with us on the guided tours. Seriously though, I am very much pleased and happy to have worked with Sacha

Jean-Marie Reid Sampson

Maryland USA

Sacha’s service is absolutely outstanding. He takes all the stress out of arranging a trip. He is incredibly thorough and exceedingly competitive. His personal service, attention to detail and clear guidance has meant it has been fantastic to have Sacha help arrange our trip

William Barratt

Little Dunham

Excellent service, personal attention, phones after to check all went well with the flights and trip. Will recommend to all my friends. Thanks Sacha

Susan Healey

Gravesend

Sacha Babarto does everything in his power - sometimes over and beyond the call of duty - to make sure that your flight requirements are what you wanted, I book a lot of flights not only for myself but for the clients who come on my tours. I feel totally confident knowing that he is handling my business

David Lindo

London

Really impressed with how Sacha got on board with this. He worked quickly and kept in touch when things changed and listened to what we wanted. Top work

Rob Turner

Norwich

Very quick and found good flights and prices

Mike Langman

Budleigh Salterton

Sacha helped with an extra leg room seat requirement after another company failed to book them. He calmly went through the options with me, and then we both decided on the best seats going by the seat plans. I felt in good hands with Sacha and am confident now that I'll have suitable seats for a long haul flight

Kim McNeil

Exeter

Sacha was extremely helpful and managed to secure an excellent price. Efficient, personable and a joy to book with.

Bob Watts

London

Sacha has been amazing, keeping in touch and organising a complicated holiday with several flights and transfers. Many thanks

Carolyn Knights

Rushere

Sacha Barbato is organised, personable and an efficient communicator.

Kevin Bryan

Southampton

Sacha was very helpful and provided numerous alternative for me to make the right decision for me regarding price vs convenient of flight times. This was one of the best service I got from a Travel adviser. He also advised me on visa and other administrative aspects of my trip. Definitely recommend

Odile Roy De Puyfontaine

London

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