I felt very comfortable booking with Julie. She made the experience easy for 7 of us and she was very knowledgeable. It will be reassuring knowing that I have Julie on the end of the phone if we have... See more
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Julie is extremely efficient and helpful. Replied to my message within minutes and our much needed holiday was quickly booked . We have now used her on numerous occasions.
We’ve always used Julie to book our holidays for the past few years. We would never go anywhere else to book as we know we will never get the same level of service with anyone else! Julie knows what t... See more
Julie really helped us so efficiently when booking a holiday with a large group. She handled it with ease and every question was never a bother. We are now going to have an amazing holiday during to J... See more
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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 Julie Painter, BH31, Verwood, United Kingdom
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Julie Painter one of the best travel agents
We always book our holiday with JuliePainter at HaysTravel,She always goes the extra mile to find you exactly what you are looking for nothing is ever to much trouble,she is both professional and friendly and looks for things within our price range ,she also text us when we are on holiday to make sure everything is ok ,she checks us in and makes everything easy ,if you have a problem never mind how small she is always there to help solve it couldn’t ask for more .
5 August 2026
Holiday here we come!
I felt very comfortable booking with Julie. She made the experience easy for 7 of us and she was very knowledgeable. It will be reassuring knowing that I have Julie on the end of the phone if we have any issues abroad.
3 August 2026
Great rep who was knowledgeable about…
Great rep who was knowledgeable about ships and cruises, helping us navigate all the information to book our perfect first cruise!
19 July 2026
Julie was amazing
Julie was amazing. Very helpful, knowledgeable and nothing was too much
13 July 2026
Excellent Service
Julie is extremely efficient and helpful.
Replied to my message within minutes and our much needed holiday was quickly booked .
We have now used her on numerous occasions.
19 July 2026
Enthusiastic agent
Enthusiastic agent, excellent knowledge and goes the extra mile for her customers.
5 July 2026
My Hayes agent is 100% knowledgeable…
My Hayes agent is 100% knowledgeable and I got this holiday at a very good price. She told me of the offers on and also the offer on the deposit. Such an amazing service and I highly recommend her always.
1 July 2026
AS ALWAYS GOOD EXPERIENCE .
AS ALWAYS GOOD EXPERIENCE .EXCELLENT INFORMATION AND SO HELPFUL .
1 July 2026
Julie really gets to know her clients…
Julie really gets to know her clients so that she can tailor their holiday. Her attention to detail and level of knowledge is excellent. Everyone should book a holiday with Julie
28 June 2026
Julie is outstanding
Julie is outstanding , always so helpful and with outstanding Knowledge.
Always happy to book with her
25 June 2026
Great service
Great service, super speedy and efficient! Got a large group a great deal ! Worked out of office hours to get booked in the system- thank you!!
19 June 2026
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Julie is amazing!!
Julie made every step of the process so simple, she ticked every box and had no trouble organising for our large group, will definitely be booking with her in the future!
20 June 2026
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Julie goes above and beyond and often…
Julie goes above and beyond and often provides her excellent service outside of office hours, we will always book our holidays through her, thank you Julie
19 June 2026
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Thank you Julie!
Julie really helped us so efficiently when booking a holiday with a large group. She handled it with ease and every question was never a bother. We are now going to have an amazing holiday during to Julie. Thank you!
19 June 2026
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Excellent service
Excellent service. Nothing too much trouble and always gets the best rates.
19 June 2026
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Julie is such a brilliant holiday…
Julie is such a brilliant holiday agent, she has been so helpful and experienced it has made our holiday planning run so smoothly and at a great price! Thank you Julie!
20 June 2026
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Julie was absolutely amazing
Julie was absolutely amazing! I wouldn’t hesitate booking a holiday with her again. She made everything stress free. Thanks so much JuJu! X
20 June 2026
Julie always happy chatty and sort and…
Julie always happy chatty and sort and issues out without issues
16 June 2026
Having someone to talk to at the…
Having someone to talk to at the weekend when the shops are closed.
Julie Painter was again excellent, even linked us up with someone who was at the resort at the time we were booking it. She answered all are question and even sent us some video.
7 June 2026
Always a pleasure to have Julie arrange…
Always a pleasure to have Julie arrange our holidays and such an easy process
9 June 2026
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