Just returned from another marvellous holiday arranged through Rachel. This was our 4th holiday and 2nd cruise with her. Rachel takes time to understand what you and your family want from a holiday an... See more
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I Booked my cruise with Rachel she was excellent spoke me through everything and made the process easy she was also lovely to chat to. Highly recommend booking with Rachel /Hays.
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I first spoke to Rachel last year, she is the most patient travel agent I've ever known. I had been looking to book a holiday for 2027 for a special birthday and think I had spoken about... See more
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Rachel done a fabulous job again finding me a short holiday for my 2 children and I. I gave her a budget, things I wanted within the holiday and the dates I needed and she came back with a few holid... See more
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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 - Rachel Mcdonald, BN3, East Sussex, United Kingdom
- 01273 929973
4.9
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89 reviews
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Rachel was truly committed to finding…
Rachel was truly committed to finding us our dream holiday. She went above and beyond.
August 17, 2023
Reply from Hays Travel - Rachel Mcdonald
Thanks so much Mikki I’m so pleased we found you got your perfect holiday :-)
Rachel was very knowledgeable and very…
Rachel was very knowledgeable and very helpful making booking very easy and enjoyable
July 30, 2023
Reply from Hays Travel - Rachel Mcdonald
Thanks Chris and really enjoy chatting to you :-) Its always an absolute pleasure :-)
This is the third time I have booked…
This is the third time I have booked our holiday with Rachel.
She is responsive, honest and incredibly knowledgable.
Nothing is too much trouble.
I would highly recommend her to everyone .
July 14, 2023
Reply from Hays Travel - Rachel Mcdonald
Thanks so much Liz, Thank you for this review, it means a lot and love booking your lovely holidays :-)
Amazing service by Rachel!
Rachel has gone absolutely above and beyond to provide us exactly what we wanted form our holiday. Absolutely nothing is too much hassle. Communication has been fantastic and she's dealt with every minor detail for us. Such an easy experience and we absolutely cannot wait to get away now! 100% recommended. Thank you so much Rachel for booking us our dream holiday with absolutely zero stress.
June 27, 2023
Reply from Hays Travel - Rachel Mcdonald
Thank you so much Sian it was my absolute pleasure to find and book this for you. I loved doing it and can’t wait for you to experience Thailand x
Wow how amazing is Rachel....
Wow how amazing is Rachel....
You wont be disapointed if you chose to pick her.
Above and beyond doesnt quite cut it, Right from the start she's there to advise and support.
I cant believe she has the patients to deal with me and my ever changing list of demands lol
Thanks Rachel shame I can only give you 5 stars!!!
June 6, 2023
Reply from Hays Travel - Rachel Mcdonald
Awww Vicky, you are lovely to book for, Its my job to get it right for you and will always continue to do so :-) xxx
Best service I think I’ve ever had from…
Best service I think I’ve ever had from a travel agent. Very informative and knowledgeable. She was able to find us the perfect holiday at the right price. Definitely will be using Rachel again.
May 20, 2023
Reply from Hays Travel - Rachel Mcdonald
Thank you so much for taking the time to write this lovely review. Looking forward to booking you again next time x
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