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Amanda was absolutely fantastic and very patient with me as we arranged a special trip for my wife's birthday. Nothing was too much trouble and Amanda has guided me through every step of the process.
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I basically had an idea of what we wanted, contacted Amanda and roughly gave her the bare bones and she magically had an itinerary in a day. Not just one option but two for us to choose. Thereafter... See more
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Have booked many holidays now with Amanda, It's quick and easy and always get a little dicount off the online prices, wont be too long before booking the next one....
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- Travel Agency
- Cruise Agency
- Cruise Travel Agency
- Cultural Tours Provider
- Currency Exchange Service
- Travel Aggregator
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Hays Travel, the UK's largest independent travel agent, brings over 40 years of expertise and customer care to every aspect of your holiday planning. With over 460 branches nationwide, we pride ourselves on providing our customers with tailor-made travel packages, exceptional service, and exclusive deals local to them. Whether you dream of family-friendly resorts, all-inclusive holiday packages, luxury cruises, UK short breaks, or last-minute getaways, Hays Travel is here to bring your dream holiday to life. In addition to popular travel destinations across Europe, we also provide exotic trips to far-off destinations, including Asia, the Caribbean, and beyond. Our dedicated travel agents are passionate about creating the perfect holiday experience for you. As your one-stop travel shop, we offer a wide range of services, from flights, cruise, and hotel bookings to airport parking, travel insurance, attraction tickets, and award-winning foreign exchange services. We partner with trusted suppliers like TUI, P&O Cruises, and Jet2holidays, to ensure top-quality service for all our customers, whilst hand-selecting the best deals that fit your budget and needs. Committed to delivering exceptional value, we also offer free child places and flexible payment options, including interest-free monthly direct debits and low-deposit deals on select holidays. Because everyone deserves to Holiday the Hays Way. Choose Hays Travel today for an unforgettable holiday experience backed by trusted, expert guidance every step of the way.
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Personal Travel Consultant Amanda Mckeand, DG9, Stranraer, United Kingdom
- 01776507011
4.9
Excellent
237 reviews
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brilliant service
Amanda is brilliant! Takes all your ideas and makes it happen.. Great deals and quick to respond have book 3 holidays within year fully recommend
November 22, 2025
Reply from Hays Travel - Amanda Mckeand
Thank you so much for your lovely words! 💛 I’m thrilled you’re happy with everything — it’s always a joy to help make your holiday ideas happen. Your recommendation means the world to me. ✨Amanda :)
Reply from Hays Travel - Amanda Mckeand
thank you so much for your kind words and review I really appreciate it and your continued support Amanda :)
Amazing Amanda
I recently booked a holiday with the help of Amanda, and she made the whole process so easy and stress-free. She was friendly, professional, and always quick to respond to any questions I had. Amanda handled all the details efficiently and kept me updated every step of the way, which gave me great confidence that everything is organised perfectly.
I really appreciate her excellent customer service and attention to detail. I’m now even more excited for my upcoming trip, knowing it’s all been arranged so smoothly. I would definitely recommend Amanda to anyone looking for a reliable and helpful travel agent.
October 24, 2025
Reply from Hays Travel - Amanda Mckeand
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! 🌟
It was an absolute pleasure helping you plan your holiday, and I’m so glad I could make the process easy and stress-free for you. I’m really excited for your upcoming trip and can’t wait for you to enjoy every moment!
Thank you again for your kind words and for recommending me — it means so much. ✈️☀️
Amanda McKeand
📞 01776 507011
First class service
I wouldn’t go anywhere else I use Amanda all the time for my holidays she is amazing at her job
October 16, 2025
Reply from Hays Travel - Amanda Mckeand
Thank you so much for your amazing feedback! 🌟 It’s truly wonderful to hear that you trust me with all your holidays — I absolutely love helping you plan them and making each trip special. Your kind words mean so much!
Amanda📞 01776 507011
Reply from Hays Travel - Amanda Mckeand
Thank you so much for your kind words! 🌟 I’m so glad I could help — it’s always a pleasure to assist you with your travel plans. Your feedback really means a lot!
Amanda📞 01776 507011
Reply from Hays Travel - Amanda Mckeand
Thank you for the lovely review and for booking another wonderful holiday with me its much appreciated, Amanda
Stressfree experience
Amanda really takes the stress away from booking your holiday. Every time I went back to her with another date or another request it was never any bother. Will definitely be booking through Amanda again for our next holiday
August 26, 2025
Reply from Hays Travel - Amanda Mckeand
Thank you so much for your kind words! 😊 I’m so pleased I could make the booking process stress-free for you. I look forward to helping you plan many more wonderful holidays! ✈️
Our Booking with Amanda was hassle free!
Our Booking with Amanda was straightforward and the service was excellent. Replies were prompt and queries answered efficiently. Advice given and booking complete in no time at all!!! 🌞
August 23, 2025
Reply from Hays Travel - Amanda Mckeand
Thank you so much for your kind words! 😊 I’m delighted everything went smoothly and it’s been a pleasure assisting you with your booking. Wishing you an amazing holiday ahead! 🌞
Amanda is very professional and helpful…
Amanda is very professional and helpful , we couldn’t decide on a hotel but nothing was a bother .
August 15, 2025
Reply from Hays Travel - Amanda Mckeand
Thank you so much for your kind words! 😊 I’m delighted I could help and make the process easy for you. It was a pleasure assisting with your choices, and I hope you have a wonderful holiday! ✈️
Amanda was brilliant helping me find a…
Amanda was brilliant helping me find a holiday that met all my requirements and we will definitely be using her again for future holidays. Thank you Amanda!
July 21, 2025
The easiest holiday booking I’ve made
The easiest holiday booking I’ve made, told Amanda what I was looking for and she produced a great holiday and nothing was any hassle, will definitely use again
March 13, 2025
Reply from Hays Travel - Amanda Mckeand
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! I’m thrilled to hear the booking process was easy and that I could find the perfect holiday for you. It means a lot to know you’d use my service again. Can’t wait to help you plan your next adventure 😊✨
Excellent Amanda was very professional…
Excellent Amanda was very professional also knowledgeable friendly great experience
August 8, 2025
Reply from Hays Travel - Amanda Mckeand
Thank you so much! I’m delighted you had such a great experience. Wishing you and your mum an amazing cruise—exciting times ahead! 😊🚢
Very helpful &most informative.
August 10, 2025
Planned holiday at Los Christianos
I wanted a winter break with sunshine in October or November so got in touch with Amanda McKeand as she had planned my holiday in Iceland previously and that was amazing.
Amanda worked closely with me to plan my holiday in Los Christianos, Tennerife this winter so that I could feel that everything was well planned and what I required. It was so much easier than trying to put the package together yourself but you were included in all the decisions that were made. It met all of my needs and requirements of what I had asked for and really over and above what I could have planned. I can thoroughly recommend Amanda and would have given her a 5 star plus for her dedication and expertise.
August 5, 2025
Reply from Hays Travel - Amanda Mckeand
Thank you so much for your wonderful words! It means the world to know you felt so well looked after and that your Tenerife trip came together just as you’d hoped. It’s always a pleasure to plan your holidays, and I’m so grateful for your trust and lovely recommendation. many thanks Amanda ✈️☀️
Highly recommend
Amanda always makes booking our holiday easy.
She is a great consultant and I would highly recommend using Hays.
July 17, 2025
Reply from Hays Travel - Amanda Mckeand
Thank you so much for your lovely 5-star review! It’s been a pleasure booking your holidays, and I’m so grateful for your continued support ✈️🌞 — Amanda, Hays Travel
Superb service
Superb service, very efficient and knowledgeable will definitely use again thank you
July 7, 2025
Reply from Hays Travel - Amanda Mckeand
Thank you so much for the lovely review and for booking with me again It's been a real pleasure to arrange your amazing cruise many thanks Amanda x:)
Amanda is very patient found us a great…
Amanda is very patient found us a great deal very happy
July 15, 2025
Reply from Hays Travel - Amanda Mckeand
thank you so much for the lovely 5* review it was a pleasure to book your amazing holiday, Amanda x
Brilliant booking experience!
Seamless informative and easy quick booking would highly recommend and book with again. We have always booked our own holidays however Amanda was recommended and can't fault and made it completely hassle free!
July 15, 2025
Reply from Hays Travel - Amanda Mckeand
Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm so pleased to hear the process felt seamless and hassle-free — it was a pleasure to help you. I'm delighted you gave booking through me a try, and I’d love to help you again in the future! ✈️🌟
Stress free booking.
This was the 2nd winter sun holiday I’ve booked with Amanda in 2 days . She is so helpful and found us our ideal holiday at a fantastic price . Highly recommend and will definitely use her for future holidays. ☀️
July 5, 2025
Reply from Hays Travel - Amanda Mckeand
Thank you so much for your kind words and lovely review!
It was such a pleasure helping you book not just one, but two winter sun holidays !
Your recommendation truly means so much and I’m absolutely thrilled to be your go-to for future holidays, ✈️☀️
Warmest thanks, Amanda x
First class advice and assistance from…
First class advice and assistance from Amanda. Nothing was too much trouble.
June 18, 2025
Reply from Hays Travel - Amanda Mckeand
Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm absolutely delighted I could help - have a fantastic holiday Amanda :)
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