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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.5

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Reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the staff for their exceptional helpfulness, politeness, and professionalism, making the booking process smooth and stress-free. Many people highlight the ease and efficiency of securing their holidays, often noting quick confirmations and clear communication regarding various travel elements. The service is frequently described as excellent, with consumers appreciating the personalized approach and the staff's dedication to finding suitable options. However, some customers also noted issues with pricing and unexpected additional costs. A few people mentioned discovering extra charges for luggage after booking, which significantly increased their holiday expenses and led to dissatisfaction. There were also instances where initial bookings were not honored, requiring rebooking or additional payments, causing frustration for some.

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Staff

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Holidays

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Booking process

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Service

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Price

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Based on these reviews

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

So far so good, holiday booked (no pain there) deposit paid (a little pain there) confirmation from SAM within the hour. The most pleasant of ladies, who confirmed our flights and times with our ext... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The website is well designed and quite easy to navigate. The seperate elements of flights, seats, baggage, hotels, and transfers are costed clearly, giving a reliable total cost. One small critici... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I booked my holiday to sharm el-sheikh with Martin today, he was very helpful and well spoken, when i had problems paying i panicked but, Martin kept my spirit high by saying we can use another method... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This was my first time of dealing with HolidayGems. I couldn’t pay a deposit online so called them in the morning to do so. Sam, who took my call could not have been any more accommodating. She und... See more


Company details

  1. Travel Agency

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We specialise in finding the best deal for you - whether you are planning a family holiday, time away with friends or a couples-only getaway. We take away the hassle of searching for the ideal trip and do it for you.


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4.5

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

1st time booking with Holiday gems

1st time booking with Holiday gems, Martin was very helpful, explaining the whole process to me, then after I received my documents by email he phoned to make sure I had everything, and details were correct. Although price was more expensive than the online price, still cheaper than other rivals.
Martin made the whole process a good experience and was most helpful. Thank you ☺️

April 16, 2026
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Misleading booking system

I 'booked' the holiday and selected to pay the full amount. I was then called 2 days later by an agent who then went through each element of the holiday (flights, accommodation, transfers) and told me yes they were still available. He then said, 'so that'll just be another £31 per person to pay'. I told him I was very confused as I'd booked with them 2 years ago and didn't have this and he said it's his they operate and most people don't mind paying extra. I told him to cancel the holiday (out of principle more than anything) and he told me to wait while he would see what he could do. He came back on the phone and said because I was an existing customer, he could honour the original price.
When I originally booked, I saw nothing saying that the price might not end up being as advertised, but when I went back and looked through the FAQs it did say it could change. Next time, I'll phone straight away to make sure it's booked there and then, rather than 'order' the holiday to have it confirmed later on.

April 9, 2026
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Reply from HolidayGems

Hello Rebecca, thank you for your review. We’re sorry you feel we did not meet expectations although we are unsure why it is such a low rating given you accept that it was your oversight about the way the order process works. It is clearly mentioned on our website terms. To clarify, whilst our booking system relies on live feeds from our suppliers, brokers and airlines we are unfortunately not in control of momentary price changes, fluctuations or changes in availability provided by the same and whilst the vast majority of bookings will be confirmed without issue, we, along with many other well-known Tour Operators in the market cannot be held responsible whereby these changes affect our ability to confirm travel arrangements. None the less we are pleased that our agent was able to discount the cost in recognition of your previous custom.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Helpful and easy booking process

Martin was very helpful in organising our trip to Portugal. He helped us to find a suitable resort to meet our needs and talked us through the booking process each step of the way over the phone. Follow up documents arrived promptly

April 13, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

So far so good

So far so good, holiday booked (no pain there) deposit paid (a little pain there) confirmation from SAM within the hour. The most pleasant of ladies, who confirmed our flights and times with our extra leg room, our hotel, accommodation and board. That time between booking and confirmation can be very stressful, but Sam was on the ball, very pleasant and understanding of my requirements including my hearing impairment.
Looking forward to receiving my confirmation email soon. Cheers
Revd. Adrian Saunders KOM

April 10, 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

There was good and bad

There was good and bad. In regards to there service I had no issues, they gave me all the information I needed. It was all upfront.

However the flights were delayed. On the way there and the way back. Unhappy with that, especially as I was travelling with two kids!

April 5, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great

Great, smooth and friendly booking experience with Sam

April 10, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Samantha mountfort

Samantha mountfort from Gems Holidays was extremely helpful and understanding. I have used Gems before and was very happy with the holiday and am sure to use them again.

April 6, 2026
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