WorldChoice Sports | Independent WorldChoice Holidays Reviews 202

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

After an initial disappointment of the overnight stopover to Istanbul for the Europa League Final being cancelled, I was transferred onto the day trip and that was fine. Well organised and smoo... See more

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Went on a cruise to Norway ( from Southampton )..whilst booking etc with the cruise specialist we specifically asked for a viewing balcony on side of ship ..however when got to yhe room..we ended up... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Last minute booking for Europa League Final so price had increased but by that stage very competitive with other flights from Birmingham. Very friendly staff. Needed to get back after but everything r... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Did an excellent job of getting me and two others to the Champions League final in Budapest. Flights got changed from stansted to southend, but gave compensation for the inconvenience. Customer servic... See more

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  1. Sport Tour Agency
  2. Coffee Shop
  3. Travel Agency

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| Proud owners of Independent World Choice Holidays & The Departure Lounge | ATOL registered tour operator for your complete confidence. Part of Sporting Events Global LTD, ATOL 5772


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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Absolutely shocking experience

Absolutely shocking experience.

For a reputable company the customer service has been appalling.

I purchased Italy Vs England tickets and a hotel in April 2019, but was unfortunately cancelled due to COVID this year.

I was told a refund would be issued in march but after a lot of chasing they have issued a partial refund minus the tickets!!! Only credited back the hotel fees.

A complete joke of a company!!!

I sympathise they have been furloughed, but withholdiny my money unlawfully is not great service.

The game was cancelled in March!!!

I will never recommend or use this company again.

Avoid.

Update 8th July.
In response to your reply below. Yet again more shambles of a company.

FULL REFUNDS HAVE NOT BEEN ISSUED. We are still waiting for £100 with is being withheld unlawfully.

So, as a direct answer to your statement "you have NOT refunded everything that is due".

Joke. Absolutely joke.

** Update9th July**
It has been requested by the MD that my truthful and honest review is removed.

Still waiting for our full refund, which as suggested by your colleagues above has been processed, which is incorrect.

**UPDATE**
18th December I finally received the outstanding refund!!!

July 1, 2020
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Reply from WorldChoice Sports | Independent WorldChoice Holidays

Hi Mark,
We try to pride ourselves on customer service but as you can appreciate, the coronavirus and ongoing furlough has impacted the whole travel industry. We are sorry that the refund process has taken so long but please be assured that we have been working hard for all our customers. All refunds due should by now have been received.

If you have any further issues or questions, please email info@worldchoicesports.com

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

March 2020 Six nations rugby

March 2020 Six nations rugby. Request refund no response request cancellation invoice 2 hours and in my inbox. Been advised by our travel insurance decline claim as full refund should be made by World Choice let's see how long it takes for this to happen now.........................

July 1, 2020
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Reply from WorldChoice Sports | Independent WorldChoice Holidays

Hi Su.
We are sorry that some customers were refunded slower than others. As we are sure you can appreciate, the current pandemic has meant that we have been unable to refund within the normal timeframe. All refunds should by now have been received.

If you have any further issues or questions, please email info@worldchoicesports.com

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

SHAMBOLIC TREATMENT

On 6th March 6 nations Rugby match was postponed, 9th March FCO advised against travel... I bought from Groupon 4 nights accommodation and match tickets package for 13-17th March 2020 Rome, Italy, voucher had to be redeemed with Worldchoice sports. 23rd March WCS sent email stating refunds would be given and nothing, then Groupon said they would only give voucher, My package should be a full cash refund back on card I purchased with on 27th September 2019. This is disgraceful and shambolic refusing customers rights using coronavirus as an excuse to disregard the law which is to refund within 14 days. I will never use these companies again!!!

**UPDATE** I saw your response and after I emailed you, you stated that it is Groupon who has to refund me, not you! so why email me on 23rd March 2020 stating you would refund me?? you could have easily explained that it was Groupon who had to refund me back on the 5th March 2020 instead of yourselves and lying to me since then??

April 23, 2020
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Reply from WorldChoice Sports | Independent WorldChoice Holidays

Thank you for your review and we are sorry you feel this way. We have never said we will not refund you.
Due to Covid19 the majority of staff have been furloughed and everything is taking a lot longer than usual.


Thank you for your update.
We have never been through anything like the Coronavirus Pandemic. It is a fast moving situation and things are constantly changing.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Seven of us had a great time in Paris…

Seven of us had a great time in Paris for the Six Nations game. Hotel was good, cost not too bad and game seats were excellent (shame about the score!) We would definitely look to book again with the company, no complaints.

February 12, 2020
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Dream Trip To A Dream Game

Me and my friends are just back from a trip to Milan for the derby and it couldn’t have gone better. From the communication from Raj and Patrick to sourcing hotels and tickets, it went a dream. I have no idea how they also made it a 4-2 classic win for Inter!

February 10, 2020
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Raj was able to get Club Wembley…

Raj was able to get Club Wembley tickets for the Community Shield for myself and family (10 of us). He even managed to get 6 and 4 in 2 rows near each other. Thanks again for sourcing this for us, pity about the result on the day.

November 11, 2019
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great sports holiday agent

Used these guys over the last three years to go to the Italian Grand Prix with my family and they are great. No hassle, great communication, went the extra mile for my disabled wife and Sharon is the best adviser you could ever get! Would recommend them for any sports holiday as they can arrange everything for you at very reasonable prices, unlike others who seem to have excessive profit margins in my view.

August 30, 2019
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Reply from WorldChoice Sports | Independent WorldChoice Holidays

Thank you for your kind words which we passed on to Sharon. We try our best for our customers and if there are any special requirements, we go the extra mile and more!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Portugal Trip

I had originally approached World Choice Sports over a 6 nations trip, but ended up booking a long weekend in Albufeira for myself & my wife.
I was clueless as to what I wanted, but with Shay's help I found a location & hotel that would suit us perfectly.
When we arrived, the hotel was even better than I expected but what really blew me away was Shay's intimate knowledge of the location & the spot on advice he gave regarding the climate at that time of year. You don't get that off a website!

Overall, it was a brilliant, personal service, I was really pleased and will be booking with them again in the future.

July 5, 2019
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Reply from WorldChoice Sports | Independent WorldChoice Holidays

Thank you Nick.
We do our best to provide you with options tailored to what you want. Thank you for your positive feedback and we look forward to hearing from you again.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Champions Of Europe

Went to the champions league final in Madrid, had a fantastic experience (better because Liverpool won). Big Thanks To The Worldchoice Sport team for getting us to Madrid and back hassle free. Will be using you guys again real soon.

Many thanks

David Green

June 5, 2019
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Reply from WorldChoice Sports | Independent WorldChoice Holidays

Thank you David - it was some experience, wasn't it?

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Just come back from the champions…

Just come back from the champions league final in Madrid. Did a day trip with them. Their communication was brilliant and I will be recommending to friend and family!

Thanks again

Mee S

June 5, 2019
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Reply from WorldChoice Sports | Independent WorldChoice Holidays

Thank you Mee.
See you in Istanbul 2020?

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This was my 3rd trip this season with…

This was my 3rd trip this season with Shay, Raj and Ponytail Pat, I've been on dozens with them since the 80s and it passed off perfectly with the bonus of the delightful Debbie as the hostess with the mostess.
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They are a highly experienced team, Shay has been running LFC trips for decades and he knows the game inside out, their communications were excellent throughout, both before and during the trip.
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Can't think why any Reds fan who wants a no hassle, direct trip from JLA would do anything else bar go the Worldchoice Way.
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Alan P

June 4, 2019
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Reply from WorldChoice Sports | Independent WorldChoice Holidays

Thank you Alan for your kind words.

Your webmaster,
Patrick (AKA Ponytail)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Shay and his team are first class

Shay and his team are first class
Both myself and my wife would recommend worldchoicesports
Anytime
We had problems with a third party
Shay and his team helped us out making sure our flight and hotel bookings were honoured
Big thanks again 🏆ynwa

June 3, 2019
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Reply from WorldChoice Sports | Independent WorldChoice Holidays

Thank you Anthony,
We try our best for our customers and are sorry to hear of your problems with a third party.
Glad to hear that we came good for you and your group!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

6 nations tour about one month ago

6 nations tour about one month ago. Italy Ireland game.
Nice 4 star hotel near Vatican. Decent standard tickets and good staff experience with agents who really know Rome

March 21, 2019
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Reply from WorldChoice Sports | Independent WorldChoice Holidays

Thanks Padraig,
Yes, most of us here have been fortunate enough to see Rome for ourselves so can provide detailed information about getting around - details that may not necessarily be in the guide books.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thanks so much for the great service

Thanks so much for the great service. This trip for the six nations was a surprise for my husband’s birthday. The service was fantastic, the people I dealt with were understanding. And the seats were fantastic. Will definitely be a returning customer.

February 27, 2019
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great weekend

Great weekend. Just come back from 6 nations. Went as a large group of 6 couples.
We had a nice four star hotel with good goal end tickets.
The staff at world choice were able to advise and had good knowledge of Rome.
Will book again
Also great that Ireland won.

February 25, 2019
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Cancellation of Grand Prix trip by World Choice Sports

Back in August 2018 I booked two people for the day trip from Glasgow Airport to the Monaco Grand Prix on 26 May 2019 with World Choice Sports. Looking forward to the trip we booked a non refundable hotel and parking at Glasgow Airport (as we live almost 4 hours from the airport) so we just needed to enter the airport on the morning of the flight and Grand Prix. Was looking forward to the Grand Prix very much! Then out of the blue on 31 January 2019 I received an email cancelling the whole Grand Prix trip from Glasgow Airport and giving a full refund of flight costs. Extremely disappointed I contacted World Choice Sports to advise I was well out of pocket having booked and paid for a hotel and parking. But they just weren't interested in how the cancellation had left me well out of pocket. They offered me a discount on a future booking but how can I trust a company who cancel trips to sporting events. I won't be taking up their services in future, am highly unhappy by how I've been treated and now can't cancel my hotel or parking at Glasgow Airport. Well out of pocket and totally unhappy by service provided by this company!

February 12, 2019
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Just returned from our trip to the Abu…

Just returned from our trip to the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix superbly tailor made for us by Graeme at World Choice Sports! Every single detail was absolutely what we received and we loved every minute! It was full on, F1, Sam Smith, The Weeknd, Post Malone, Guns n Roses, Ferrari World and Yas Waterworld!!! Thankyou Graeme you are a 🌟 thankyou so so much!

We have used Worldchoice before and will definitely use them again! :) X

November 30, 2018
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Reply from WorldChoice Sports | Independent WorldChoice Holidays

Thanks Andrew,
The whole thing looked fantastic and of course, the concerts were the icing on the cake!

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