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Bespoke holidays, honest advice and concierge‑style care, whatever your budget.
Hello, I am Shilpa,
Thank you for taking the time to visit my page and get to know me a little better. Travel has been my passion for as long as I can remember, so turning it into a lifelong career felt completely natural. I have worked in the travel industry for over 38 years and have been a proud Travel Counsellor since 2001. I have never looked back.
I specialise in tailor‑made itineraries and honeymoons, from elegant city stays and multi‑centre adventures to relaxing beach and villa escapes. Many of my clients choose to travel in a more luxurious way, with handpicked hotels, private transfers and special experiences, but I am just as happy working to a modest budget. For me, it is about finding the right trip for you, not simply the most expensive one.
As a mum to two sons, now 20 and 22, I have been travelling on family holidays since they were babies. I understand how needs evolve over time, from baby‑friendly escapes and active teen adventures to trips that work beautifully for young adults too. I use that experience to match you with the right destination, hotel and pace to suit everyone.
My own travels have taken me across the USA, India, South Africa, The Gambia, Cuba, Dubai and many places in Europe, too many to mention. I have travelled extensively throughout Italy and, having been married to an Icelander, I have been lucky enough to visit Iceland many times too. Alongside these, my specialist areas include Italy, Iceland, Asia, the Indian Subcontinent and Europe in general. These first‑hand insights, combined with my professional knowledge, allow me to give you honest advice and those little tips that make all the difference.
Since Travel Counsellors introduced the Net Promoter Score in 2007, 100% of my clients who responded to our survey said they would be happy to recommend me personally to their friends, family and colleagues, consistently giving me a maximum score of 10/10.
I would like to thank everyone who has already placed their trust in me and shared such lovely reviews. To those who are yet to experience my service, I very much look forward to hearing from you and helping to plan your next journey.
Whatever travel means to you, from a simple short break to a complex, once‑in‑a‑lifetime journey, I will take care of every detail with personalised, one‑to‑one service, genuine attention to detail and over 38 years of experience.
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Travel guides
Explore my guides and blogs
A Trip Of A Life Time - By Client, Lisa Cook
We did a private tour through Intrepid Travel booked with Shilpa. We flew from Gatwick to San Jose & spent the 1st night in The Hotel Dunn Inn in down town San Jose. We were picked up early the next morning for our coach & boat transfer to Evergreen Lodge in Tortuguero where we stayed for 3 nights. We had our own lodges right in the jungle with wildlife & fauna all around you. We were woken up
04 Apr 2023 5 min read
Lake Garda - August 2013
I’ve always had a love for Italy and have visited many places but Lake Garda is a jewel that I wanted to return to with my family. We decided on a two week “Chalet” style package holiday in Gardone Riviera, flying from Birmingham. The holiday included: breakfast, all day tea/coffee, packed lunch, afternoon tea & cake as well as dinner which started with an aperitif & canapés, followed by starte
04 Sept 2013 5 min read
Family Easter Break In Windsor
We had previously been to Windsor to go to Legoland and decided we would quite like to go back for a short break. We stayed at the Macdonald Savill Court & Spa; the hotel is a short drive out of Windsor and set in some beautiful grounds. We particularly chose this hotel as it had a swimming pool and highlighted that it was family friendly. We were not to be disappointed as at all times the staf
12 Jun 2013 5 min read
Reviews
What my customers say
Shilpa was lovely, helpful and professional
Angela Sear
Lower Quinton, Stratford upon Avon
19/03/2026
Fantastic service....as always, thank you
Ivan Smart
Stratford upon Avon
17/03/2026
Thank you again Shilpa for organising our holiday. Your service is excellent as usual. Kind regards Mark and Victoria
Mark Whithead
Abingdon, Oxon
03/03/2026
Shilpa has been wonderful to work with. She communicated clearly and responded quickly, and helped us put together a family trip that we can’t wait to embark on.
Amy Lee
Lancaster, Massachusetts. USA
26/02/2026
Thank you Shilpa for helping us sort out our holiday abroad. Shilpa is a lovely, friendly lady and very knowledgeable in her holiday destinations.
Helen Wilde
Stratford upon Avon
13/02/2026
Always very helpful , accommodating and knowledgeable.
Vivien Roley
Stratford upon Avon
22/01/2026
The whole experience from start to finish was made easy. Thank you!
Sharon Svaasand
South Queensferry, Edinburgh
24/11/2025
Shilpa is so helpful. Listened to what we wanted, made appropriate suggestions to improve and enhance our trip. Happy to make adjustments to the itinerary and made everything work for us. Brilliant!
Susan Daubney
Long Marston, Stratford-Upon-Avon,
24/11/2025
We find Shilpa extremely friendly and helpful with our requests for flights, wheelchairs etc...
Eira Walsh
Stratford upon Avon
24/11/2025
I have used Travel Counsellors before and would always recommend them. Found Shilpa through a friend and she is very friendly and professional. Booked our holiday easily and quickly. Thank you Shilpa.
Sandra Russell
Welford on Avon,
24/06/2025
...yet ANOTHER outstanding service from Shilpa. Cant believe how she just gets better and better, how is that even possible!!!
Ivan Smart
Cradley, Malvern
24/06/2025
Shilpa was very helpful , professional, courteous and a pleasure to deal with.
Kevin Graham
Leamington Spa
23/06/2025
Shilpa always goes above and beyond to provide us with the best holidays x
Wendy Palliser
Welford on Avon, Warwickshire
30/04/2025
Amazing, done a fabulous job of sorting out my holiday for my son and myself and it wasn’t an easy challenge but she done it again so thank you. You are amazing & highly recommended.
Zarig Prothero
Stratford upon Avon
25/03/2025
Quick efficient service & offered lots of options to meet the needs of our family holiday.
Elizabeth Handcock
Stratford upon Avon
24/03/2025
Shilpa has been so helpful with arranging this holiday and is always there if you have a question.
Martyn Dyke
Blackwell, Shipston-On-Stour
21/03/2025
Shilpa provided an excellent service. She was very knowledgeable about our holiday destination, extremely quick to respond and nothing was too much trouble. I have already been recommending her to friends and would definitely use her again to book a holiday. Thank you very much Shilpa-we’re all very excited about our summer trip to Italy.
Julia Howells
Stratford upon Avon
25/02/2025
Shilpa as always offers expert advice and she always delivers.
Mark Whitehead
Steventon, Oxfordshire
25/02/2025
Shilpa is a fabulous Travel Counsellor. She listened to our requests, & looked for the best places for us oldies. We are very pleased to have Shilpa for our personal travel agency.
Rachel Critchell
Chipping Campden
24/02/2025
I used TCs in 2010 when I travelled to Australia. I’m going again in November and needed help and guidance, so thought I would use them again. I was not disappointed at all, Shilpa gave excellent service and was really helpful. I would definitely recommend
Melanie Bartlett
Tiddington, Stratford upon Avon
24/02/2025
Shilpa was excellent (and very patient!) with us when planning our honeymoon. She wasn't pushy on timelines and we felt we had an experience with a genuine person trying to get us a good deal (unlike some other agencies). Would definitely recommend to all.
Ram Patel
London
29/01/2025
Shilpa is the most amazing Travel Counsellor, with endless patience, knowledge and customer service expertise. She goes above and beyond and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her!
Abigail Ratcliffe
Alcester, Warwickshire
23/12/2024
Always helpful , nothing too much trouble . Great service and information .
Vivien Roley
Stratford upon Avon
23/12/2024
Shilpa cracked on with planning a 2 tour trip to Argentina, Chile and Antarctica with connecting flights and hotels for city breaks . So all sorted and booked quickly and efficiently.
Larry Coltman
Stratford upon Avon
29/10/2024
Fantastic service - highly recommend.
Roseann Torley
Stratford upon Avon
29/10/2024
Always wonderfully helpful advice - guaranteeing a great trip!
Marion Homer
Stratford upon Avon
29/10/2024
Nothing seems to much trouble for Shilpa when it comes to planning our holiday itineraries. No matter how many times we change what we would like to do or which hotels to stay in, Shilpa always deals with everything swiftly and to our satisfaction.
Christopher Ellsum
Hereford
12/08/2024
Shilpa has always gone above and beyond what our expectations have been and thanks to her we have made some amazing memories over the years with many more to come x
Wendy Palliser
Welford on Avon, Warwickshre
08/08/2024
Shilpa is extremely knowledgeable in her field and a pleasure to deal with. We will definitely book with her again.
Robyn Dacombe
Bidford on Avon, Warwickshire
08/08/2024
Contacting Shilpa is always the first step we take when planning a holiday - we have had booked many fabulous trips with her. Thanks!!
Gareth Cousins
Stratford upon Avon
08/08/2024
Always friendly and helpful.
Janis Sorrell
Bloxham, Banbury
08/07/2024
Excellent personalised service. Definitely went the extra mile to find my perfect holiday.
Fiona Grinnell
Stratford upon Avon
03/07/2024
Thank you Shilpa for all your help! It's the second time we’ve used your service & we wouldn’t hesitate to use your service again .
Susan Robertson
Stratford upon Avon
27/06/2024
Quick & efficient. Responsive to requests. Makes the booking process very easy.
Elizabeth Handcock
Stratford upon Avon
27/06/2024
I find Shilpa to be amazingly helpful with sorting our flights out and answering all my questions. I often mention to friends about Shilpa and what a star she is.
Eira Walsh
Stratford upon Avon
27/06/2024
Shilpa has made the whole experience of booking our special holiday in Dubai really exciting, easy and an enjoyable one, thank you!
Julie Williams
Welford on Avon, Stratford upon Avon
27/06/2024
Shilpa listened to our needs and explored various options as we were undecided initially as to what we were going to do. Thank you Shilpa.
Mark Whitehead
Steventon, Abingdon
27/06/2024
Fantastic service.... As Always
Ivan Smart
Malvern
27/06/2024
This was my first time using a travel agency and I wasn't sure what to expect. However, my experience was absolutely fantastic. Shilpa really listened and understood what I was looking for, was really patient with me and prompt with her replies and just overall amazing. She went above and beyond in organising a perfect holiday for me. I would definitely recommend Travel Counsellors to my friends and family and will not hesitate to use the agency myself again. Thank you!
Olga Grinchenko
Bristol
22/02/2024
Shilpa has just booked our third holiday for us. She listens to the brief and always gets it right and is super professional in her communication…. Thank you Shilpa!
Karen Rousell
Stratford upon Avon
22/02/2024
Shilpa is knowledgeable, flexible and very accommodating - just great!
Sarah Black
Halford, Shipston on Stour
12/02/2024
I have just returned from a superb holiday in Iceland, a present from my wife for my birthday, but planned - beautifully - by Shilpa. The crammed 5 days of wonderful experiences were timed to perfection and I can’t thank Shilpa enough for the expertise in making sure not a second was wasted on the trip and for ensuring absolutely every base was covered and with expert timing. I thoroughly recommend using her services if you want the perfect holiday - and my wife and I will be back in touch very soon to book our next adventure with Shilpa in charge of the organisation. Simply fantastic! Thank you!!
Martyn Sergent
Stratford-upon-Avon
09/11/2023
Excellent service would highly recommend. Thank you for always making my travel arrangements so easy.
Anita Cowdrill
Leamington Spa
03/11/2023
Expert advice given in friendly and supportive way. Had the connections to explore flights quickly and efficiently to provide a suitable quote quickly to me. Thank you for your help- will use you again when required.
Pip Peake
Tadworth, Surrey
18/09/2023
Shilpa has always served us exceptionally well. She is more than happy to adjust hotels, dates, quotes etc so that we have exactly what we require. Would very highly recommend her and the service.
Susan Daubney
Long Marston, Stratford-Upon-Avon
15/09/2023
Our experience with Shilpa, Travel Counsellor has been very good. Shilpa has listened to us and we are very happy with her talents for understanding. We are now looking forward to a memorable holiday thanks to Shilpa.
Rachel Critchell
Chipping Campden
14/09/2023
Shilpa has been really helpful and got exactly what we wanted. We are so pleased with the service received.
Lynne Sumners
Stratford upon Avon
14/09/2023
Without question would recommend you to anyone - so helpful and so responsive - thank you. You make our holidays possible .
Marion Homer
Stratford upon Avon
14/07/2023
As always, Shilpa responds quickly and efficiently deals with our enquiries and requests. Many thanks again.
James Middleton
Stourport on Severn, Worcestershire
12/07/2023
Shilpa has always found the perfect holiday for us wouldn't go anywhere else now, Excellent customer service.
Wendy Palliser
Welford on Avon, Warwickshire
12/07/2023
Shilpa has been amazing, found us the perfect holiday, gave us lots of options but really took all our needs on board. She made the process stress free and it was a huge bonus to be able to get to talk to her in the evenings after work. I would highly recommend her and feel she has gone above and beyond to help us.
Amy Spittle
Loxley, Warwick
12/07/2023
Shilpa was amazing helping us with our family holiday. She really listened to our ideas and suggested a multi stop itinerary that has something for everyone. She came up with several options to choose from so we could balance accommodation with budget. Thank you Shilpa
Samantha McElvogue
Stratford upon Avon
12/04/2023
Shilpa listened to our requirements for our trip of a lifetime to New Zealand with stopover in Singapore for next year. Shilpa got straight on it and in no time at all had several great quotes for us. Shilpa is the consummate, caring professional and took the stress out of planning our trip for us. We Cannot Thank her enough and Highly recommend Shilpa to organise any trip you might wish to take. We trust her implicitly - something I do not say about many people. Thankyou So much for your kindness, care, consideration and total professionalism. We Cannot Wait for our trip away now.
Jill Nussbaum
Stratford upon Avon
12/04/2023
We have booked several holidays through Shilpa now & she is just brilliant & we would definitely recommend her.
Lisa Cook
Cheltenham
12/04/2023
Shilpa immediately understood what it was we were looking for and was able to very quickly find us the perfect holiday, communicative and friendly. Great service thank you!
Lily Mae Dalleau-White
Stratford upon Avon
12/04/2023
Shilpa bettered a deal that I thought was the best.
Christopher Peake
Tadworth, Surrey
12/04/2023
Shilpa was really helpful when I contacted her to book our summer family holiday. She gave suggestions on what criteria would make a good family holiday and responded to feedback. She sent through several options and really happy with what we have now booked.
Kirsten Britland
Stratford upon Avon
12/04/2023
Shilpa goes above and beyond other travel agents we have used, with her commitment to working with you to create the perfect holiday itinerary. She is always very prompt at responding and answering our requests and queries, either by phone or email.
Christopher Ellsum
Hereford
12/04/2023
Shilpa was very quick to respond to all queries and questions. She has tailored our city break exactly as per our requirements.
Lynn Morris
Stratford upon Avon
12/04/2023
Shilpa is a lovely lady, very friendly and accommodating. She always works hard, efficiently and responds very quickly to any requests or enquiries. I would highly recommend her to friends, family & colleagues. Thank you Shilpa x
Clair Sparkes
Stratford upon Avon
12/04/2023
Shilpa is the best. It's as simple as that!
Gareth Cousins
Stratford upon Avon
12/04/2023
Shilpa is clearly very experienced. She handled our needs very patiently and was extremely efficient in delivering a perfect result.
Yvonne Hayes
Binton, Stratford upon Avon
12/04/2023
Shilpa is amazing! So helpful, responsive and would recommend in a heartbeat.
Sally Moist
Wellesbourne, Warwick
12/04/2023
Been excellent and confident in arranging holidays, many thanks, Keith & Yvonne
Keith Greenall
Binton, Stratford upon Avon
12/04/2023
Fantastic service. Listened to what I wanted and found me the perfect option. Thankyou.
Catherine Sergent
Stratford upon Avon
12/04/2023
Quick & efficient service having listened to our requirements. Provided us with a good selection of choices. Looking forward to our holiday!
Elizabeth Handcock
Stratford upon Avon
12/04/2023
Shilpa was so very helpful. She was great in communication and she found us a great holiday very quickly.
Faye Smith
Wellingborough
12/04/2023
Great quick and professional service! Shilpa listened to the brief and provided us with great options! Would definitely and have recommended her to others!
Karen Rousell
Stratford upon Avon
12/04/2023
Shilpa has dealt with us in a very friendly and professional manner, always a pleasure to speak to her. This is only the second time that she has arranged a holiday for us. In future, without doubt we will always contact Shilpa to arrange all of our holidays. We would recommend her to anyone who asks. We tell friends how good she is, just fantastic.
William Bradley
Shipston on Stour
29/09/2022
Shilpa has always gone above and beyond to give us the best holiday, always delivered, 3 holidays now and wouldn't go anywhere else.
Wendy Palliser
Welford on Avon, Stratford upon Avon
29/09/2022
Shilpa, has made the whole experience very easy and enjoyable to book our family holiday...we would highly recommend.
Graham Black
Halford, Shipston on Stour
29/09/2022
Shilpa was extremely helpful in obtaining us our flight to South Africa plus sorting out assisted passage and seats.
Eira Walsh
Stratford upon Avon
29/09/2022
Amazing service. We could have quite easily booked our cruise directly, but then we would have missed out dealing with Shilpa and having the extra peace of mind that everything was sorted.
Andrew Dennis
Paulerspury, Towcester. Northants
14/06/2022
I find online searches frustrating and time consuming so having Shilpa take that away was a wonderful experience. The tickets for the dates requested were found, booked and confirmed before I’d finished my dog walk! No stress and all the information was emailed over to me. What’s not to love? In these days of online purchases it was a welcome change to deal with a real person! We will definitely be using Shilpa’s services again. Thank you.
Linda Burridge
Stratford upon Avon
06/06/2022
Fast, accurate and informative......proposed a variety of options for our holiday and followed our brief completely so would highly recommend.
Keith Rousell
Stratford upon Avon
30/05/2022
I have and will recommend again!
Adam Smith
Wellesbourne, Warwick
30/05/2022
Why isn't there an 11 out of 10!!! Shilpa is awesome, THANK YOU SHILPA
Ivan Smart
Cradley, Malvern
16/05/2022
So helpful, nothing was too much trouble. Highly recommend.
Nicola Moerdyk
Loxley, Warwick
22/04/2022
Shilpa was great with helping me book this trip to one of my favourite places in the world. She was very patient with me and very knowledgeable too. Thanks Shilpa!
Estefania Gomez
Long Marston, Stratford upon Avon
11/04/2022
Shilpa again went above and beyond for us! This year was a special occasion holiday for my partner and I wanted somewhere that would give us many happy memories and a holiday that was wonderful from start to finish……Shilpa delivered this for us, a wonderful trip to Mauritius. I gave Shilpa an outline of my requirements and budget. She did a lot of researching, coming back with a range of choices and destinations. Her attention to detail is always very reassuring and she was always on hand notifying us of any change regarding travel requirements around the Covid measures. All the paperwork sent is well laid out and easy to follow. The offer to check us in on both outbound and inbound journeys was a great help. Always on hand by phone or message so you feel in safe hands from start to finish. Shilpa really went the extra mile for us. I'd have no hesitation recommending her to family and friends.
James Ratcliffe
Alcester, Warwickshire
08/03/2022
Shilpa is excellent and efficient at finding and booking the right holiday. I cannot recommend Shilpa enough. She is always available to deal with any problem, never mind how small, and helps make sure that you make the right decisions about your holiday selection.
James Middleton
Astley, Stourport-on-Severn
24/01/2022
Shilpa arranged a perfect flight for me . She is easy to talk to and I would certainly recommend her to any friends or family.
Patricia Smith
Corsham, Wiltshire
24/01/2022
Super helpful and efficient, nothing is too much effort. Very happy to use again and recommend to friends.
Jacqueline Ingham
Northampton
24/01/2022
I would highly recommend anyone to use Travel Counsellor Shilpa Patel-Emilsson - excellent service , very helpful & it was lovely to have a very friendly voice on the telephone , we look forward to booking more trips in the future.
Anita Cowdrill
Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
10/01/2022
Shilpa is very professional and books the holidays efficiently and is always friendly. I would definitely recommend Shilpa.
Susan Greenway
Stratford upon Avon
01/11/2021
We could not have booked our trip without you, thank you for putting up with my constant requests. If any of you are looking to book at holiday please contact Shilpa who is a very experienced Travel Counsellor and is so helpful, she takes the hassle out of booking your holiday so you don't have to worry. Shilpa is very helpful, its all the little touches that make such a difference.
Nicola Linehan
Moreton in Marsh
29/10/2021
Shilpa is a fantastic holiday consultant. We have just booked our 4th holiday with her, and as ever it was a great experience, particularly as we needed advice about potential locations due to current pandemic. We wouldn’t book a holiday with any one else.
Gareth Cousins
Stratford upon Avon
29/10/2021
Always helpful and knowledgeable and works quickly so little waiting for call backs.
Vivien Roley
Stratford upon Avon
29/10/2021
Shilpa was so helpful, gave good advice and dealt with any questions promptly. I will without doubt use her services again and will recommend her to our friends.
William Bradley
Shipston On Stour
09/07/2021
Shilpa has been absolutely fantastic in helping us put together our dream honeymoon! She took away a lot of the stresses in putting together our own package holiday. Would highly recommend her personal service!
Dean Poulson
Alcester, Warwickshire
28/04/2021
10 would be for normal high excellence: You should have a special '100 Shilpa' level to truly reflect just how good she is !!!!
Ivan Smart
Stratford upon Avon
13/01/2020
Our particular requests were difficult and Shilpa handled them with patience, knowledge ,professionalism and some fun.
Don Larner
Moraira, Costa Blanca, Spain
19/12/2019
Prompt, efficient, always on call, a can do attitude, competitive quotes and a true professional manner all made booking this holiday straightforward. Will definitely use again and recommend.
Lancelot Fernandes
Coventry
19/12/2019
We have already recommended Shilpa for her fabulous service and trouble-free trip, we have already booked the second trip and will do the next one too. Really could not have done it without her!
Jane Webb
Wellesbourne, Stratford upon Avon
09/12/2019
I have found Shilpa to be very helpful, always quick with her responses to my questions, always keen to assist with my problems, always very friendly and professional in her attitude. I think it’s great that I have someone like Shilpa on my doorstep who I can turn to with my travel enquiries. I would have no hesitation in recommending her. I’m glad I found her.
Rena Hill
Stratford upon Avon
30/10/2019
Excellent service once again!
Julie Field
Stratford upon Avon
30/10/2019
I had lots of ideas which Shilpa worked through with me and incorporated them into what I hope will be an amaxing trip in March. Very helpful and patient :-)
Ann Reichelt
Cheltenham
30/10/2019
This is the third holiday we’ve booked with Shilpa - she takes all the stress out of finding a holiday - even when you’ve got a restricted budget ?
Marion Homer
Stratford upon Avon
30/10/2019
Shilpa really made a tailor made holiday for me. I wanted to go to Jersey and France avoiding planes. Whilst I tried a local high street travel agent they said no they don't deal with ferries. A quick Google search I found Shilpa. I was prepared for no but instead got a no problem. Shilpa worked with my requirements of dates and ships. She also worked with my budget for the hotels and found 2 hotels suitable for my needs. I am already looking into using Shilpa again for another trip due to how helpful she has been. Also when I checked how much I was charged for the ferry crossings they came out at the same price as if I booked direct with them which was a bonus. Thank you Shilpa.
Richard Mckenzie
Stratford upon Avon
12/07/2019
Shilpa is very helpful, looks at all options and happy to change things until we are satisfied. Great service.
Susan Daubney
Long Marston, Stratford-Upon-Avon
25/06/2019
Very good services and a pleased experience working with Shilpa. Dream holiday starting to form. for a family of five.
Frida Elmarsdottir
Reykjavik, Iceland
25/06/2019
Shilpa was so helpful when booking our honeymoon around the Greek Islands. We are really looking forward to our relaxing trip away. Thank you!
Alexandra Sievier
Stratford upon Avon
25/06/2019
Shilpa. Many thanks for sorting out our holiday so efficiently. Thanks Mark and Victoria
Mark Whitehead
Abingdon, Oxfordshire
25/06/2019
Prompt and a friendly reliable service with excellent advice on all holiday related subjects.
Lancelot Fernandes
Coventry
25/06/2019
Shilpa has been fantastic - she always is!
Gareth Cousins
Stratford upon Avon
25/06/2019
We really could not have done this without you. From having an dream to now having a plan wow ?? You would be mad not to use your skills !!
Jane Webb
Stratford upon Avon
25/06/2019
Fast, efficient, helpful and friendly service.
Spencer Harris
Stratford upon Avon
04/02/2019
Fantastic, helpful and friendly service.
Linda Cousins
Stratford upon Avon
03/12/2018
Very helpful co-ordinating many variables!
Jeneffer Gregg
Stratford upon Avon
03/12/2018
Shilpa is fantastic, nothing is too much trouble (even when I’m being quite indecisive!) I recommend her services, to everyone, without hesitation.
Ivan Smart
Stratford upon Avon
03/12/2018
Shilpa is lovely, friendly and very helpful.
Maureen Graham
Tadley, Hampshire
03/12/2018
Shilpa is excellent! Nothing is too much trouble! Will always use her.
Rebecca Sheppard
Stratford upon Avon
06/09/2018
I would score Shilpa 11/10 if i could. Superb service and attention to detail as always. Shilpa responds immediately to any e-mail regarding questions or concerns when either enquiring about or booking a luxury holiday. I can not praise her enough for her dedication and commitment in ensuring everything runs smoothly.
John Edgley
King's Lynn, Norfolk.
24/08/2018
Thanks for your help Shilpa - it was a real benefit coming to you to help arrange our special trip this summer. Also knowing that you were there when we were away if we had any problems was a great comfort too. Thankyou!
Hazel Smyth
Stratford upon Avon
24/08/2018
Shilpa coped wonderfully with my indecisiveness, my changes of timings and destinations over a long period of procrastination. Since I work as a semi-retired tour guide, she also had to compile the itinerary during my frequent absences into the bargain. It’s looking good: let’s hope it works! Thank you, Shilpa!
Christine Susnik
Stratford upon Avon
24/08/2018
Shilpa is great to deal with, very efficient and patient.
Brenda Cannell
Isle of Man
24/08/2018
It has been a pleasure to deal with Shilpa, who has put together a wonderful holiday package for my wife and me.
Gareth Cousins
Stratford upon Avon
24/08/2018
Shilpa you are amazing at your job you have sorted many of our adventures out for us without any hitches!
Emma Swift
Stratford upon Avon
14/07/2018
Shilpa helped to organise a trip to Barcelona for me, where she hit all the criteria I asked for and more. She was incredibly helpful throughout, and even while I was away, she never made me feel like a pest, and put up with my constant questioning. Will recommend continually, and will book again definitely. Thank you!
Louise Bushnell
Stratford upon Avon
14/07/2018
Very supportive and worked hard all the time on any amendments that I have made.
Andrew Halderthay
Stratford upon Avon
06/07/2018
Shilpa is always very pleasant and helpful and makes excellent travel suggestions!
Charles Twigger
Stratford upon Avon
22/06/2018
Easy experience to a hopefully brilliant holiday!
Claire Haydock
Meon Vale, Stratford upon Avon
22/06/2018
Great help and service as always from Shilpa. Very happy with our booked itinerary for India in January 2019. Thank you.
Tina Hanlon
Harlow, Essex
22/06/2018
The service Shilpa provided me was amazing - such a help to be able to draw on her experience to come up with the perfect family holiday.
Marion Homer
Stratford upon Avon
27/04/2018
Shilpa is always friendly and professional.
Bettina Coltman
Stratford upon Avon
20/04/2018
Shilpa always goes the extra mile when arranging my itinerary, and, even when my plans have changed, its never a problem.
Mark Threlfall
Batley, West yorkshire
20/04/2018
Shilpa has been amazing in finding the perfect holiday for us we will definitely look at using her again.
Wendy Palliser
Welford on Avon, Warwickshire
16/04/2018
Excellent service, very helpful and all done so quickly.
Richard Daubney
Welford on Avon, Warwickshire
16/04/2018
Thank you for making our travel arrangements. Very pleased with the service.
Julie Field
Stratford upon Avon
16/04/2018
Amazing service! Very professional! Impressed!
Suzanne Winter
Stratford upon Avon
16/04/2018
Shilpa was very helpful in putting together our rather complex holiday to Australia 2018
Gillian Rushton
Stratford upon Avon
16/04/2018
All my travels with Shilpa have been very nice, never any problem.
Ernst Geirsson
Reykjavik, Iceland
16/04/2018
Been booking with Shilpa for 13 years now!
Emma Newman
Colchester
16/04/2018
A very good experience of booking a holiday that isn’t straight forward, great to have someone else take the stress and strain away from me. Shilpa has been much appreciated by me for turning our wishes into reality.
Rena Hill
Stratford upon Avon
16/04/2018
The package we had was amazing and such a beautiful weekend away especially with our free gift helped with a nice nights sleep. Shilpa has been amazing throughout us receiving our booking information, being in contact and after the stay too. Shilpa is great and I will be recommending her to lots of my friends.
Emilly Saunderson
Kingston upon Thames, Surrey
12/01/2018
Shilpa was extremely helpful and has made booking my family holiday completely stress free! I would highly recommend her!
Carol-Ann Horne
Stratford upon Avon
21/12/2017
Shilpa has been excellent from start to finish!
Rebecca Sheppard
Stratford upon Avon
26/10/2017
Nothing was too much trouble when arranging my itinerary through Shilpa, even when those plans kept changing. I would definitely use Travel Counsellors agaìn!
Mark Threlfall
Batley, West Yorkshire
25/10/2017
I made my first booking with Shilpa in 2013. Shilpa is awesome. That is why I keep coming back.
Luke Holloway
Droitwich
11/09/2017
Shilpa was helpful in every way possible, offering her time and resources was no issue at any time.
Joanne Holtom
Stratford upon Avon
11/09/2017
Shilpa was fantastic with our search for a family Holiday, we highly recommend her and we will definitely use her services again 10 Out of 10...!
Thomas Hawkes
Stratford upon Avon
07/08/2017
Efficient and thorough. Will use again
James Withers
Stratford upon Avon
07/08/2017
Very helpful with our requirements. Nothing is too much trouble to ask for. I would and do highly recommend Shilpa to book holidays through.
Richard Daubney
Stratford upon Avon
19/04/2017
Shilpa is amazing and made the whole booking process easy and stress free. Will highly recommend to everyone!
Hannah Brittan
Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire
18/04/2017
Shilpa was superb. She offered lots of alternatives and got back to me very quickly when I had questions. I normally make my own travel arrangements but as this was a big itinerary in a part of the world I am unfamiliar with I wanted the help of a professional with whom I was very happy with when I had a big family holiday a few years ago. Great!
Yvonne Stevenson
Marbella, Spain
18/04/2017
I will always recommend Shilpa to relatives, friends and work colleagues. She always tries her best to find the right holiday and within budget. Once again Shilpa thanks for all your efforts. Mark and family.
Mark Whitehead
Steventon, Oxfordshire
18/04/2017
In every way, very nice and good at her job.
Ernst Geirsson
Reykjavik, Iceland
18/04/2017
Shilpa is so efficient and easy to talk to. She listens to my requirements and suggests alternatives for consideration and helps to plan all the fine details that create a wonderful holiday.
Donna Mayo
Gloucester
18/04/2017
Shilpa was a pleasure to work with; very accommodating and understands the needs of customers with their end goal in mind.
Brett Green
Stratford upon Avon
18/04/2017
Our Travel Counsellor, Shilpa Patel-Emilsson was very helpful and thorough, through out organising our trip to Madeira.
Jane Harris
Moreton-in-Marsh
06/01/2017
If anyone is looking to book a holiday and wants a travel agent who goes above and beyond to find that special place, look no further than Shilpa Patel-Emilsson. Thank you for organising a fantastic trip for us, you went above and beyond - even confirming our holiday whilst I went to bed and had an early night! An amazing personal service, with such reassurance that we have picked the perfect holiday. Thank you Shilpa.
Emily Halderthay
Stratford upon Avon
04/01/2017
Always a pleasure to talk to Shilpa, regardless of whether I book with her or not she always tries her best to fulfill my requests. 10 out of 10 for booking our trip to Australia, even though we changed our plans a few times. But most of all, even though we've never met I feel like she is a friend.
Andrew Batchelor
Ringwood, Hampshire
10/11/2016
Excellent service, would highly recommend!
Martin Hanlon
Harlow, Essex
02/11/2016
Absolutely superb first class service as always. Great communication and fast response to any queries. Keep up the good work Shilpa.
John Edgley
King's Lynn
19/10/2016
Shilpa, you were so patient. Thank you.
Sara Kernohan
Shipston on Stour, Warwickshire
26/09/2016
Shilpa is always very friendly and helpful and any queries or change of plans are sorted out without any fuss.
Lisa Cook
Cheltenham
26/09/2016
Shilpa always tries to meet our holiday needs and keeps within budget as well as keeping to a high standard. Let's hope the holiday lives up to the same. Thanks Shilpa!
Mark Whitehead
Abingdon
26/09/2016
You handled our needs wonderfully, thank you!
Lee Collis
Sedgeberrow, Worcestershire
26/09/2016
Shilpa is very prompt in replying to requests and fits our travel requirements exactly. I would always recommend her as a Travel Counsellor.
Susan Mould
Inkberrow, Worcestershire
26/09/2016
Always friendly and helpful.
Bettina Coltman
Stratford upon Avon
26/09/2016
Excellent service!
Emil Gudfinnsson
Stratford upon Avon
03/11/2015
Shilpa was very helpful and worked with a changing set of requirements from us, and came up with a number of different holiday options. She was very helpful and responsive and I would not hesitate in using her again.
Rachel Fisher
Tadley, Hampshire
03/11/2015
Superb service from Shilpa as always, I would never consider going anywhere else. I can not rate her highly enough and look forward to using her service again in the future.
John Edgley
Blackford, King's Lynn
29/10/2015
Shilpa is so helpful and will go to any lengths to research the best hotels etc for you based on your requirements. She's excellent at her job. V personal service and she's so lovely to deal with. Recommend her highly!
Suzanna Jacoby
Cheltenham
07/10/2015
Excellent customer service! Very attentive and quick to respond. I would and already have recommended Shilpa, and would definitely use her services again!
Victoria Hathaway
Stratford upon Avon
05/10/2015
Have used Shilpa now for many years as more than satisfied with the service. I have recommended friends to use her facilities in the past and will continue to do so. I'm one very happy customer!!
Christine Thwaites
Warwick
29/09/2015
Shilpa is an excellent Travel Counsellor who 'goes that extra mile'. I would and have recommended her.
Jennifer Howard
Stratford upon Avon
29/09/2015
Very professional and knowledgeable.
Raj Patel
Gloucester
29/09/2015
I have spoken to Shilpa on a number of occasions and she booked a holiday for us many years ago. Shilpa is extremely helpful and friendly and I would highly recommend her to friends and family.
Rachael Hatton
Wellesbourne, Warwick
29/09/2015
Very many thanks for all of your help in pulling together all the information that we needed to plan our break and getting the booking confirmed so quickly. The easiest holiday booking I've ever made! Can't wait to get there!
Lucy Thomas
Billericay, Essex
18/08/2015
First class service as always!
Maurice Sorrell
Banbury
01/07/2015
We have used Shilpa several times and she has always gone above and beyond to help. She is a great Travel Counsellor and we will not hesitate to recommend her.
Abigail Ratcliffe
Stratford upon Avon
01/07/2015
Very prompt service with useful local information about the destination. Shilpa has a friendly and professional approach when dealing with your travel plans.
Susan Mould
Inkberrow, Worcs
01/07/2015
Great flexibility and attention to detail- all with a smile.
Richard Eden
Stratford upon Avon
01/07/2015
Shilpa listened to my criteria and found me a wide range of holiday options to choose from. I have recommended her already! Would definitely contact Shilpa again for holiday planning! Fantastic speedy, efficient and professional service.Thank you Shilpa!
Jill Nussbaum
Stratford upon Avon
01/07/2015
The service Shilpa provided was fantastic. As a mum working full time my time is extremely limited and searching across the internet to find a holiday that suited my familiy's specific requirements was a huge task. Shilpa carfeully listened to what I needed and came back with a variery of options that enabled me to find the location, time and cost that suited us the best. I have every confidence in her recommendations and have no hesitation in recommending her to others.
Marion Homer
Stratford upon Avon
13/04/2015
Shilpa was fast and efficient in getting flights and costs. Costs were comparable with anything I could find online. I've already recommended her to colleagues.
Wayne Vickers
Stratford upon Avon
13/04/2015
I have used Shilpa to book holidays on a few occasions. I always find her very knowledgable and professional. She answer enquiries promptly and is also always competitive. After booking Shilpa always follows up the booking with all information and documentation accurately. I always recommend Shilpa.
Natalie Corbett
Stratford upon Avon
13/04/2015
Extremely helpful. Looks at multiple options for us and over the years is aware of the type of holiday we like.
Susan Mills
Long Marston
13/04/2015
Very prompt service with useful local information about the destination. Shilpa has a friendly and professional approach when dealing with your travel plans.
Susan Mould
Inkberrow
13/04/2015
Shilpa was very helpful, always seemed to be around when I needed her and was very quick at responding to my questions. She made booking painless.
Katherine Hampton
Stratford upon Avon
04/04/2014
Shilpa has been really helpful and friendly, and I can't recommend her highly enough.
Louise Brown
Glasgow
04/04/2014
Shilpa arranged the most amazing honeymoon for us in The Maldives. She sourced several options based on our brief and made our once in a lifetime holiday one to remember. We had a first class service all the way and would not hesitate to recommend Shilpa. Best of all we were able to make our honeymoon as a gift list so our guests could contribute to our honeymoon. She offered such a personal service that we ended up becoming friends and her and her husband even came to our wedding!
Kirstie Darnell
Banbury
04/04/2014
Shilpa is always very responsive and has always met our needs.
Gareth Jones
Chipping Campden
04/04/2014
Good, helpful, friendly, reliable and prompt service. Definitely someone to recommend.
Luke Holloway
Droitwich
04/04/2014
Shilpa has done a fantastic job when arranging travel for my family :-) Highly recommended.
Halldor Gudfinnsson
Reykjavik, Iceland
04/04/2014
Shilpa always goes above and beyond the call of duty. She is helpful, knowledgeable and very experienced. I would not hesitate in recommending her for any sort of travel you require.
Abigail Ratcliffe
Welford on Avon
04/04/2014
Shilpa booked flights for a trip to NYC for my parents and I. She was incredibly efficient, helpful and got us an incredible deal on price! She arranged a special meal for me due to my dietary requirements and handled our visas and everything else. She saved us bags of time and money and was an absolute pleasure to deal with. We will continue to use her for all our travel for both business and pleasure. I cannot recommend her highly enough.
Suzanna Jacoby
Cheltenham
04/04/2014
We had scheduled a six day stay in St Petersburg but decided to come back after three days as the city and it's people lacks soul. Some great buildings and art collections but completely souless and all a bit run down. We called Shilpa and she managed to get us flight on the following day via Denmark and made it all painless and easy. Would definitely use Shilpa's services again.
Roy Colpaert
London
12/02/2014
Shilpa was brilliant and very patient with us as it was a rather complicated itinerary and we made several changes before finalising the arrangements, Shilpa stayed on the ball and made recommendations all the way and was quick to alter flights etc. To accommodate us.
Emma Swift
Stratford upon Avon
12/02/2014
We have found Shilpa to be most accommodating and always happy to help. She was recommended to us and did not disappoint. Shilpa is always helpful and prompt in responding to queries and efficient too.
Bob White
St Albans
12/02/2014
Shilpa was fantastic, patient and extremely helpful. For any other holidays I will be using Shilpa, excellant service! Very friendly and welcoming.
Marion Gronning
Redditch
12/02/2014
Shilpa has been great at sorting everything out for us and coming back with different options when we have changed our minds about something and she goes that extra special mile to make sure everything is right.
Lisa Cook
Cheltenham
12/02/2014
I will be recommending Shilpa to friends and family. We received an excellent personal service using Shilpa. She took all the worry out of booking the holiday. We told her what we wanted, she put together a variety of options for us to choose from. It was quick and efficient and I felt in very safe hands. Shilpa has a definite air of competence and this in turn gives the customer confidence in what has proved to be a highly efficient travel agent. We will book future trips with Shilpa, she made life so easy for us.
Donna Mayo
Gloucester
12/02/2014
I have been absolutely delighted with the friendly and professional service Shilpa has provided. She's proved to be knowledgeable, prompt, and extremely helpful. I travel a great deal for both work and pleasure and will be using her services in future for all my bookings. Highly recommended.
Benjamin Read
Stratford upon Avon
29/05/2013
We have used the personal services of Shilpa on more than several occasions to book complete holiday packages, including cruises. Shilpa comes across as a pleasant, knowledgeable and efficient Travel Counsellor, and we have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Shilpa to other fellow travellers.
Howard de Silva
Bracknell
27/10/2011
I have booked a number of flights and holidays through Shilpa and have always received an excellent personal service. When I have been unsure as to what kind of resort or accommodation to go for, or have needed advice on the country I was travelling to, Shilpa has given me great advice and insight to help me choose the perfect holiday for my family. Its like having my own personal travel agent!
rhiannon lewis
stratford upon avon
27/05/2011
Shilpa gives an excellent all-round service. Nothing is too much trouble and is always there when you have that problem, big or small. I wish her all the best for the future
Michael Edwards
Sidmouth
25/05/2011
I know of no one else (inside the regular travel industry or as an independent) that takes as much time, trouble & care as Shilpa in ensuring I have the best holiday possible. There have been occasions where I have had some very demanding criteria & other times when I have simply asked for 'somewhere' giving only approx’ time and budget. EVERY SINGLE time she has come up with something fantastic!!
Ivan Smart
Stratford on Avon, Warwickshire
04/08/2008
Shilpa's service is second to none. She has helped me book many different types of travel arrangements and even when my requirements change half way through a booking she makes everything seem effortless. Whether you want a short break in the UK or a long haul break I would recommend everyone to ask Shilpa first as her knowledge of all types of resorts, hotels even local customs is amazing.
Lynn Chedham
Stratford-upon-Avon
28/07/2008
Nothing is too much trouble for Shilpa, from your first enquiry to the end of your holiday she is there to help you. What more could you ask.
Michael Edwards
Sidmouth
26/07/2008
Shilpa is extremely helpful and quick in responding to every email query (I had lots!) Shilpa has made my holidays very easy, I will use her everytime and recommend her to everyone.
Rachael Hatton
Warwick
25/07/2008
I was lucky enough to be passed Shilpa's details when we were looking to book our honeymoon & wanted our guests to contribute as our wedding gift. The Bridal Registry service we received was first class and the effort Shilpa put into to ensuring we got our exact flights and hotel combinations was very much appreciated. My hen party travel was also arranged as has a very last minute holiday since!
Emma Gant
Colchester
25/07/2008
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