Maria is such a helpful agent She always goes the extra mile to make sure we always achieve the perfect cruise for our requirements .Nothing is to much trouble for her. ( I can sometimes be a pain).... See more
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Maria is wonderful. She provided helpful advice as well as finding a break that seems to be exactly what we were looking for.
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... See more
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
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
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Maria was once again so helpful with…
Maria was once again so helpful with her knowledge, hints , tips, sorting all aspects of our booking, always with a kind, courteous manner. Couldnt recommend her enough.
December 8, 2024
Brilliant!
The whole experience from the quote to booking the holiday was absolutely seamless! Maria is super friendly and get the job done quickly! Couldn’t recommend her enough!
November 8, 2024
Amazing service as always from Maria
Amazing service as always from Maria. Helpful and knowledgeable and offered a great package price. I have already recommended Maria to a number of friends and will continue to do so.
November 3, 2024
Excellent service
Again, Maria was brilliant!!
Fast and efficient service....thank you for all you've done for me x
October 27, 2024
Fabulous service and support
September 19, 2024
Maria was incredibly helpful
Maria was incredibly helpful from our first communication. She suggested places I hadn’t thought about and helped us make a decision. I would definitely recommend Maria at Hays Travel to help you with all your travel queries. The booking process was so quick and easy.
September 10, 2024
Excellent service..
September 3, 2024
I got exactly the cruise I requested
I got exactly the cruise I requested. Was informed which cabin was the best. Delighted with service from Maria very helpful and pleasant to deal with.
June 5, 2024
Wonderful Service
Wonderful, Maria was so helpful and made the booking stress free and easy - explaining the various options for us so we could make an informed decision. Thanks Maria :)
April 18, 2024
Last minute holiday…..
I decided I wanted a last minute getaway with my children & was struggling to search myself. So I asked Maria to search for me, she came back with 4 clear options & had everything available to me to make my decision. No questions were to big or to small. Booking a holiday is always a big choice because you are parting with a lot of money.
Maria gave me links to the hotels/apartments as well as links to reviews. She also answered additional things to this & gave me her trusted opinions.
I have a child who needs medical attention. Maria ensured that we had our medical bag approved for flying, that the accomodation we were going to had a fridge to store her medical supplies. That we had assistance at the airport.
Maria also ensured that any day activities we wanted were offered to us.
She even managed to get the booking slightly cheaper than quoted.
This experience was completely stress free & taken out of my hands, 100% worth using & we will continue to use Maria for all holidays.
Excellent customer service :-) she 100% knows her stuff.
April 4, 2024
Booking with Maria ensures a perfect holiday
Maria is my go to for all holiday bookings, she is always able to find me the perfect holiday at a good price, Maria makes the process of booking a holiday simple and speedy and ensures I feel confident in booking with her.
March 23, 2024
Excellent service
Thorough service, meeting all our needs and wishes in a timely, friendly, efficient manner
March 10, 2024
Maria does it again!!
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 most amazing cruise in our dream location.
February 25, 2024
Maria listened to our needs
Maria listened to our needs . Took the pressure of us looking for our ideal break away . Professional, friendly , easy to talk to . Looking forward to our holiday .
February 18, 2024
Maria Phillimore never fails to deliver…
Maria Phillimore never fails to deliver for us. We have used her for many years and always received superb service.
January 30, 2024
Maria makes booking holidays really…
Maria makes booking holidays really easy! She's fantastic to work with and a true professional!
January 25, 2024
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