Sent by Teresa Hyde
Sherborne 28/08/2024
Steve worked extremely swiftly and found the perfect villa for ourselves and our friends. We were very impressed indeed with how quickly he worked, keeping us appraised of progress at every stage.
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Steve Crook
It's Nice To Meet You
Hello, my name is Steve Crook and thank you for visiting my web page.
I live in Dorset in between Sherborne and Yeovil. I offer a bespoke and highly personalized service to create a holiday designed around you. From UK breaks to faraway shores, weddings or honeymoons to group travel and everything else in between. With 31 years experience in travel let me take the stress out of booking your next trip.
My comprehensive service includes finding that perfect hotel for you, advising airlines of your passport information, help with visas, reserving seats on flights, online check-in, contacting hotels before arrival with requests, restaurant reservations and 24 hour support and much more. I will also help you with advice on the latest Covid19 restrictions.
I like to think that I give a far superior service to online websites and High Street travel agencies. Plus Travel Counsellors offer a much bigger range of specialist suppliers because we are independent.
As I work from home you can contact me when it suits you as I am not restricted to shop opening times. After all, with me it's personal!
Here are some of my clients comments.
'He has been amazing, with the difficult landscape of travel at the moment he has been on hand finding answers to any of our questions. It has given us the confidence to book our Honeymoon with Steve's support.' Mr N Eddy fof Penzance
'As soon as I think of a holiday my thoughts go straight to Steve. He is very reliable and very knowledgeable. He will do his best to find what I want. I recommend Steve to anybody I know who is thinking about a holiday'. Mrs T Smith of Staines.
'He is a star, we have changed dates and numbers and he was wonderful. I have recommended Steve to friends and will continue to do so. My first contact with Steve was via a friend, I have booked lots of trips with Steve, he is professional and helpful every time and he always remembers my birthday! Best thing since sliced bread'... Mrs S Walsh of Ormskirk
'Steve Crook is the very best person to arrange a holiday with. He is super helpful, attentive and pays great attention to detail. He is a top class representative of your company'...Mr D Bird of Staines
Please call me on 01784 817390 or 01935 330031 or send me an email and I will be in touch shortly.
You will be surprised how easy it is!
My customer stories
Sent by Carol Jane
Helston 02/04/2024
Excellently arranged holdiay to Vietnam
Sent by Christine Richardson
Penzance 02/04/2024
Travel with confidence that this company will look after you right until you land home. Been using them since 2008 for solo trips through to group bookings all over the world with up to 80 people. They are the best !
Sent by Bob Fill
Stoke-Sub-Hamdon 02/04/2024
Our earlier Counsellor for other holidays would have been '10' for both holidays. Gill and I are pleased to nominate "10" for her successor!"
Sent by Carol Lury
Uxbridge 29/02/2024
Steve always gives us great service. Always goes the extra mile to give us an amazing holiday at a good price. He is the only person i trust to book my holidays with.
Sent by Sarah Wells
Bexleyheath 29/02/2024
Another fabulous holiday booked and arranged by Steve. Our whole trip was faultless and we all had a truly wonderful time.
Sent by John Parsons
Yeovil 06/10/2023
We have had excellent service from Steve Crook and we are extremely pleased with the information and advise that Steve has provided . Steve is continually updating us with his experience with the cruise company and what we can expect once on board.
Sent by J Hayes
St. Neots 05/09/2023
Steve is a very nice and friendly guy. He's helpful and goes above and beyond to make sure your holiday is the best it can be. He finds you the best deals and prices. Would highly recommend him. This is the 3rd time we have used Steve, and wouldn't go anywhere else. Thank you!
Sent by Ray Blowers
Camberley 24/07/2023
Steve always works extremely hard to find the perfect holiday that we are looking for , the out standing gift that Steve has is his patience in making sure that everything is perfect and the trust we have that our holiday is always 10 out of 10
Sent by Lee Wells
Bexleyheath 05/03/2023
Steve has booked so many holidays for us now, why… He is always on hand to book the ideal holiday, organise everything, and double check all the little details. We just have an idea of where we want to go, call Steve, then sit back and relax, then arrive and enjoy our holiday!
Sent by Christine Richardson
Penzance 01/02/2023
Used this company since 2009 and would never travel without them. They have helped when there have been problems with departures; on the ball the minute there are any changes with the airlines and gives immediate support on the phone when we need it ! Biggest fans here at the big dance company. Especially recommend if your doing a large group.
Sent by Paul Maskell
Thatcham 27/01/2023
Steve provides a first class service and is always ready to go the extra mile to make sure we get the holiday we want.
Sent by J Taylor
Leeds 18/01/2023
Steve is the most accommodating person you could wish for and his attention to detail is the very best thank you. You made Andrew and Elle’s wedding effortlessly and my first holiday as a solo traveler fantastic x
Sent by Andrea Essen
Harrogate 19/08/2022
Steve has been our Travel Counsellor for 14 years now. He has always provided a top tier service and we have recommended him to numerous people. We will always use Steve to book our holidays abroad.
Sent by Tracy Tilbrook
Ascot 29/10/2021
Steve gives 100% when looking to meet your needs. You know you can relax before you even get on Holiday knowing everything has been sorted for you by Steve, which in these uncertain times is just what is needed. Thank you Steve now can't wait to go !!!
Sent by Barbara Brown
London 07/10/2021
Steve is fantastic at sorting everything out re a holiday… his attention to detail and knowledge are second to none. Always v attentive and patient!! Would highly recommend. We haves used Steve for about ten years .. and intend to continue!
Sent by Neil Eddy
Penzance 29/09/2021
He has been amazing, with the difficult landscape of travel at the moment he has been on hand finding answers to any of our questions. It has given us the confidence to book our Honeymoon with Steve's support.
Sent by Sosseh Minassian
London 15/07/2019
We have used Travel Counsellors for the past 10 years when we needed help for a trip to New York to celebrate our 30th wedding anniversary and Steve picked up the phone! Since then he has helped us with numerous trips. This year we are celebrating our 40th anniversary with a trip to Japan and once again he has overseen everything for us! He is simply the best! Looking forward to many more trips. Thank you Steve,
Sent by Sharon Treloar
Newlyn 19/02/2019
We have just had the most wonderful surprise. A glorious bouquet of the most perfect flowers, exactly what we would choose for ourselves.
It was such a lovely gesture, we really can’t thank you enough, and I am not ashamed to say that I shed a few (happy) tears.
Thank you so much, not only for this beautiful gift, but for all your help. It has meant a lot. We were a little nervous about the whole idea of our big trip, but with all your hard work, we are now looking forward to it very much.
With huge thanks and best wishes,
Sharon and David
Sent by Andrew Harris
Staines 20/11/2018
Fabulous - everything sorted for us with support all the way though our holiday.
Sent by Graham Arthur
Romford 22/10/2018
Steve works really hard to get you what you want and meet any small request, he will also help you while you are away, and I have experience of this. If you are happy with the price you will be happy with the service.
Sent by Sosseh Minassian
Ealing, London 21/08/2018
Steve has been our family’s travel Counsellor for years now. He is the utmost professional, very resourceful and specially patient! We’re always thankful that we never have to worry about anything every time that he’s in charge of arranging our flights or hotels. Simply put He is a Star!
Sent by Zosia Rich
Amersham 25/07/2018
We are always delighted with Steve's suggestions and service and he's our first choice when booking holidays
Sent by Lee Wells
Bexleyheath 04/07/2018
I think of a destination and Steve just does the rest, the next thing I know I am exactly where I had imagined, at a fantastic resort, all the features I requested, flights and transfers arranged. I just sit back and relax. Perfect!
Sent by Cecilia Hunter
London 02/05/2018
Steve, as always had all our travel arrangements under control. I would highly recommend Steve to all of my friends. He is currently sorting our summer holiday out and as always we have a few headaches along the way but always get there in the end. Thanks Steve
Sent by Paul Maskell
Thatcham 29/08/2017
Steve always works hard to ensure we get the holiday we want. He takes care of the smallest detail or concern that we may have in a cheerful and friendly manner. I would not hesitate to recommend him and in fact have done so many times.
Sent by Nick Rich
Amersham 01/08/2017
Steve was as responsive and helpful as ever and clearly has kept his notes on us from previous interactions. This time, the first hotel he suggested was as good as perfect for what we were looking for this trip. Fabulous service, always quick to reply and really cannot fault Steve in any way. Would and have recommended Travel Counsellors to many friends and acquaintances.
Sent by Melanie Hughes
Ashford 23/06/2017
Steve gave me so much information, nothing was too much trouble. He would get back to me straight away if there was anything I wanted to know. He was very friendly and helpful. I would book my holiday with him again. I felt very reassured.
Sent by Cecilia Hunter
Wimbledon 03/04/2017
Steve as always was on top of booking our holiday and trying to get us the best flights/accommodation on such short notice. He never lets us down.
Sent by Anzia Charney
London 02/03/2017
Steve has been extremely helpful through the whole process of the booking and he assured me that he would also help in the process of organising Disneyworld. I would defiantly be recommending Steve and will be using him within the coming future. A stress free experience.
Sent by Fiona Richardson
Penzance 24/01/2017
Amazing service would never consider using another company for my group bookings ! Brilliant
Sent by Martin Taylor
Woking 20/12/2016
Steve is always helpful and provides a really professional service. I would totally recommend his services to other holiday goers!
Sent by Robert Preston
Egham 25/07/2016
We have used Steve Crook's services quite a few times now and most recently to arrange a big road trip in USA. He is very pleasant and easy to deal with and gets the job done quickly and efficiently. We contact him now as a matter of course whenever we want to arrange a holiday and have no hesitation in recommending him to friends and family which we do whenever the occasion arises.
Sent by Lewis Williams
West Sussex 20/06/2016
Immediate response to our initial phone call and efficient, fast travel information and booking of exactly our requirements. Excellent service.
Sent by Tamzen Smith
Staines 26/05/2016
Steve is really reliable, nothing is too much for him. I've got full confidence in Steve and would always recommend him. Would never think about having a holiday without contacting Steve first. I'll give him 10 out of 10.
Sent by Nicholas Rich
Amersham 26/05/2016
Steve, as ever, has always been so helpful and most of all has the patience to accommodate all our needs, wishes and desires in finding the right package. Will always look to use Steve now and in the future and would happily recommend him to friends and colleagues
Sent by Pauline Garmon-Jones
Amersham 04/03/2016
An excellent tailor made service and endless patience.
Sent by Lee Wells
Bexleyheath 21/02/2016
Fantastic service as always! Steve is always patient with our ever changing ideas and once he understands what we have in mind always helps guide us into choosing the trip we really wanted! Top class.
Sent by Cecilia Hunter
Wimbledon 27/01/2016
He is professional, quick and efficient! Need I say more!
Sent by Andrea Essen
Harrogate 17/09/2015
Steve has provided a top notch service every time without fail.
Sent by Andrew Taylor
Chester 17/09/2015
A fantastic service, really helped to organise our requests and was able to respond to questions within an hour or so, kept us updated and balanced our needs well. Thanks Steve
Sent by Martin Taylor
Woking 14/07/2015
Steve has been very responsive to our request and it has been dealt with extremely well. I would have no hesitation in recommending him to family and friends. It takes the hassle over trawling through the internet for holidays.
Sent by Lee Wells
London 30/06/2015
Yet again we had fantastic service, our holiday booked within 24 hours of picking up the phone! We always use Steve and he never lets us down- he picks the perfect resorts for us every time!
Sent by Tamzen Smith
Staines 30/10/2014
As soon as I think of a holiday my thoughts go straight to Steve. He is very reliable and very knowledgeable. He will do his best to find what I want. I recommend Steve to anybody I know who is thinking about a holiday.
Sent by Sheila Walsh
Ormskirk 10/10/2014
He is a star, we have changed dates and numbers and he was wonderful. I have recommended Steve to friends and will continue to do so. My first contact with Steve was via a friend, I have booked lots of trips with Steve, he is professional and helpful every time and he always remembers my birthday! Best thing since sliced bread.
Sent by Gemma Legg
Bracknell 10/10/2014
Steve could not have been more helpful to plan our family holiday to Mauritius. Accommodating people flying in from Dubai and England isn't easy especially with all our date changes that we kept making. However we have booked it and can't wait to go! Thanks Steve!
Sent by Zofia Rich
Amersham 01/10/2014
10/10 without question and I have as well. Steve is wonderful and really tries to understand our needs. He gets a gold star from us!!!
Sent by Sharon Hannaford
Warrington 12/09/2014
Always a 10 with Steve he is such a great person, we met over 6 years ago when he worked in Thomas Cook in Staines, and have almost booked every year with him direct, I always recommend him to family and friends... Let’s hope we can give some good feedback from the hotel when we return on the 20th…Thanks again Steve, great job as always.
Sent by David Bird
Staines 17/02/2014
Steve Crook is the very best person to arrange a holiday with. He is super helpful, attentive and pays great attention to detail. He is a top class representative of your company.
Sent by Lee Wells
London 17/01/2014
I now leave all of my travel bookings to Steve! The service is simple, straightforward, quick, and tailored to exactly what you need. I let him know what I am looking for, he comes back straight away with a few options to choose from, which are always spot on, then he handles everything from there, all I do is turn up to the airport, and go on holiday, fantastic!
Sent by Narbeh Minassian
London 08/01/2014
I would not hesitate to recommend him - an extremely professional and friendly Travel Counsellor. My mother and I have been going to him for our travel needs for years. Exemplary customer service.
Sent by Mary-Rose Lines
Kenilworth 12/07/2013
Steve is always responsive and helpful. He will do his best to find the best deals out there and is patient in answering questions or researching options. He is also honest about what he can and can't do which I appreciate. We have booked a number of holidays through Steve and will continue to do so.
Sent by David Bird
Staines 02/07/2013
Steve is a first class travel representative and is in a class of his own (world class). His manner and personality are perfect. I like him very much and trust him. His speciality (apart from his exceptional travel knowledge) is his very personal touch and attention to detail with holiday bookings, flights and local arrangements at destinations. I have used Steve many times and have recommended him to all our family and friends.
Sent by Gemma Castle
Chertsey 19/04/2013
We got home safely yesterday after an amazing two weeks. Thank you so much for organising our perfect honeymoon. Every single hotel was beautiful and in such stunning locations - we couldn't of asked for more. We loved the hotels so much we didn't end up doing everything we had planned in Sri Lanka because we didn't want to leave them. We had such a brilliant time. The Maldives was incredible so I needn't have worried about what my cousin said about Kurumathi - she must of been unlucky or just very fussy because it was absolutely perfect from beginning to end.
Everything from getting on the plane to arrival, transfers and check-in all went so smoothly and was so well planned so thank you again.
Sent by Carolyn Parker
Hayle 18/04/2013
Recommend without hesitation, service and efforts to fulfil all your needs is exemplary, and if the precise recommendations are not taken up it is because of personal means or choice, and even in those areas the personal involvement just highlights the efforts and endeavour provided by Steve
Sent by Karen Felimond
Nuneaton 05/03/2013
Steve provides an unparalleled service. He is extremely helpful and patient in finding you the perfect holiday. He provides outstanding and knowledgable advice and genuinely cares about the outcome of the holiday you book with him. These days it is hard to find such great customer service I have already recommended Steve to many of my friends of whom two have already sought advice and booked through him.
Sent by Frances Balkwill
London 14/01/2013
We gave Steve the tricky task of finding, at short notice, flights and accommodation in Marrakech over Christmas. He rapidly found us what we wanted and within budget. Once we had booked, the service was excellent especially the local agent who met us at the airport, arranged transport, organised a traditional Hammam, made excellent recommendations and escorted us back to the airport when we left. Then, and this was above and beyond the call of duty, Steve and his colleagues organised for the agent to go back to a particular shop in Marrakech and purchase two more cushion covers to match one that I bought that fitted so well I realised I should have bought three! These were then handed to other travellers and delivered safely back to the UK. I shall be using Steve's services again!
Sent by Margaret Dunn
Staines 14/01/2013
Steve is great at giving us a varied choice of accommodation to pick from, making life so much easier. We find the whole process of booking a holiday much less stressful when we use Steve although we do sometimes do our own thing. Booking through Steve also gives us greater protection if things should go wrong. Steve is at the end of an email or telephone so no worries about leaving the house to get to the travel agents. He always quotes the price for the whole package so no last minute extras to worry about.
Sent by Beverley Syradd
Surrey 25/10/2012
I can't believe Steve's patience as we kept changing our mind about where we wanted to go. Steve was recommended to me by a friend and he has been brilliant and we will of course continue to use his services. A credit to your company!
Sent by Marlene Burton
Staines 09/08/2012
I have reccommended you to both friends and family , and they have been pleased with re service without exception. It is nice that Steve phones to see if the trip went well and that there were no problems. A lovely personal service.
Sent by Maria Jackson
Newbury 13/07/2012
I regularly recommend Steve to friends and especially those planning honeymoons. He offers a great service, is very knowledgeable and helpful and makes investigating and booking holidays so much easier.
Sent by Hannah Jones
Kidlington 10/07/2012
As usual Steve delivered a fantastic holiday as he has done so for the past 4 years. I travel on my own but I feel completely in safe hands knowing Steve has organised it all for me, and all I have to do is turn up. He pushes the boat out for any request and is always quick to respond to any queries whether they are urgent or not. Without a doubt I will be using travel counsellors again because I know the service I will be getting will be 10/10 each time.
Sent by David Bird
Staines 31/05/2012
Steve Crook is one of the nicest, most able and knowedgeable persons I have ever dealt with in the travel industry. He is very pro-active and helpful. - a true credit to your company. I enjoy dealing with Steve and have already recommended him to many family and friends (which have used Steve for holidays)
Sent by Fiona Richardson
Penzance 12/04/2012
Hi Steve, thank you for the flight planning. We had such an amazing week. Thank you for being so patient when we had so many alterations, you're a star and we are grateful. Thanks once again.
Sent by Karen Clements
London 06/05/2010
Steve booked our trip to the States for us and we had a fantastic time. I would just like to say how wonderful he was in keeping us updated on our return flight which was nearly cancelled due to the volcano ash. He made sure we were constantly informed and checked in online for us which helped to put our minds at rest that we were going to make it home on time! We will be using him again.
Sent by Emily Randall
Egham, Surrey 04/03/2009
Steve arranged two fantastic holidays for me, both multi centre holidays with complex hotel bookings, car hire, transfers, etc. involved. The first was a fly drive to the States and the second a trip to Sri Lanka. Both were meticulously arranged and ran exactly as planned. I have so much faith, he is now arranging our honeymoon - Thank you Steve for all your hard work!
Sent by Jan Sturges
Penzance 28/02/2009
We have used TC via Steve for a large group travel to the USA (85) and a personal holiday. What can I say except absolutely first class. For customer service Steve must never sleep. He has always been at the end of the phone or email whenever I need to make contact. If for any reason we have to leave a message, the reply is prompt and always with a 'nothing is too much trouble' attitude.
Sent by Angela and Dave Avers
Surrey 27/02/2009
Steve hasn't steered us wrong. He's always right there if we need something. Florence, Rome and Portugal were all spot on. Some of our trips are romantic and couple-only but some include our five children! Steve can manage both requests with equal valour and find just what we are looking for!
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El Gouna, Red Sea Egypt.
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Dubai
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Disneyland Paris
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El Gouna, Hurghada & Marsa Alam area.
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Crete
30 October 2008
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California, Nevada & Arizona
16 June 2008
My holiday to the USA began with a 2 day visit to our friends who live in Glendale, one of the many cities that actually make up the area most people know as Los Angeles. After recharging our batteries we set off in our hire car for the 5 hour drive north up to Yosemite National Park. The drive itself was easy and we arrived at our hotel mid afternoon. I had booked us into the Yosemite View Lo
Sorrento & Ischia
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Mediterranean cruise
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Sharm El Sheikh
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I went to Hong Kong for a long weekend. I arrived early evening and was transferred to the Excelsior Hotel on Hong Kong Island. To my surprise and delight, most of the skyscrapers were decorated in Christmas lights. This must have been a tradition that has been carried on from when it used to be a British colony. At night it has the most amazing harbour views and a 'Happy Hour' made it even bette
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