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The Hays Travel by Maria Phillimore is the the best experience I ever had so smooth without any problem and she is looking after my holidays and my family for over 15 years.
Maria is an absolute star. I often contact her with no idea where I want to go but usually a remit of a sandy beach or something just as vague. 😂. Everytime she comes up with amazing options that sui... See more
Maria is always helpful and lovely, we trust her implicitly. Every holiday she recommends is always top notch and value for money. It's our 25th wedding anniversary next year and she put together the... See more
Company details
- 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 Maria Phillimore, SO16, Southampton, United Kingdom
- 2380982793
4.9
Excellent
130 reviews
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Maria is the best and I’ve been using…
Maria is the best and I’ve been using her for 10 years now!
July 29, 2026
Ease of Booking
Having previously been on our first cruise we decided we would like to go on another one. This was a last minute decision. We would have liked to have gone on a cruise to Norway, but as this is for August all the cabins we would have preferred were booked up. So I called Maria and she found a suitable cruise for us to France and Spain.
Maria was great, very friendly and we would certainly book with Maria again if we were to decide to go on any future cruises as she was extremely helpful in finding us a cruise.
July 26, 2026
The Hays Travel by Maria Phillimore is…
The Hays Travel by Maria Phillimore is the the best experience I ever had so smooth without any problem and she is looking after my holidays and my family for over 15 years.
July 11, 2026
I sent one email to Maria and my cruise…
I sent one email to Maria and my cruise was booked and all completed! Everyone needs a Maria in their lives
July 1, 2026
Maria is very reliable
Maria is always helpful and responds to my 'many' requests promptly. I trust her to help me pick and pay for just the right holiday!
July 1, 2026
As always Maria took our needs into…
As always Maria took our needs into consideration and did all the work for us to find our perfect holiday 😎 thank you
June 4, 2026
Maria Phillimore …
Maria Phillimore is an assett to Hays travel. Nothing is to much trouble . She always goes out of her way to help and always cheerful , no matter how many questions I have.
May 24, 2026
Excellent service
Excellent service.
Efficient and professional.
I felt very looked after.
March 12, 2026
As usual received a first class service…
As usual received a first class service from Maria. Maria always listens to what I wants and delivers with her exceptional knowledge of various destinations.
Maria has booked so many holidays for us going back to 2016 and not once has she ever disappointed!
Thank you for everything and future holidays.
March 22, 2026
Great service and communication
Great service and communication. Providing an easy booking experience together with the best possible rates is exactly what we aimed for. Looking forward to our cruise experience. Many thanks
March 7, 2026
We have dealt with Hays travel and…Hays travel experience.
We have dealt with Hays travel and Maria in particular and always been more than happy with the service.
March 4, 2026
Maria is an excellent travel advisor…
Maria is an excellent travel advisor and always gives us a personal and professional service. We always book our cruise holidays with her and are more than happy to recommend her to everyone.
March 6, 2026
Very helpful guidance on all aspects of our trip
Very helpful guidance on the difference between the various river cruise companies, what to expect included or not etc. Saved hours of my time trying to work this all out for me and my Mum!
Also booked the hotel at the airport for the night before, again saving me time and hassle.
Thank you 💖
February 28, 2026
Maria is very professional and…
Maria is very professional and knowledgeable. She promptly finds us the best price for our cruise
February 14, 2026
Always 5 star!
Always a fantastic experience when booking our holidays. The service we receive from Maria is always thoughtful and tailored to our needs.
January 25, 2026
Maria will make sure you find that special holiday…
Maria has a fantastic knowledge of the industry and made my booking experience a real pleasure
January 17, 2026
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