Kath sorted out flights, hotel on a Friday night, what a commitment to Hays travel. She was very efficient and flexible with my requirements. I will definitely recommend her and contact her again.... See more
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Kath is fantastic, we use her for all our holidays and she never lets us down. 100% recommend.
How easy the booking process was not the first time Kath has booked holiday for me always honest about resort choices and destinations does a great job that’s why I always use her
We had to sadly change our holiday as it was not as sold to us originally. After speaking with numerous advisors for weeks on end and going round in circles. I spoke with Hayley who was very sy... 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 Kath Mcdonald, SR7, Seaham, United Kingdom
- 0191 5436501
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I asked kathy for some recommendations…
I asked kathy for some recommendations for my first holiday alone with my son and she come back very quickly with a good choice of hotels and got me a great deal on a beautiful hotel and room
12 October 2024
Kath was amazing
Kath was amazing, from start to finish. I sent her a rough idea of what we were looking for and our budget, she gave us lots of different options to choose from. She offered her own personal recommendations and knowledge and we are really happy with the holiday we have booked.
Thanks so much, Kath! Would recommend you to anyone x
28 September 2024
Very friendly
Very friendly, professional.
Kath was so helpful. This is our first cruise and had no idea as to what we were doing and not that much knowledge on how to book a cruise with flights etc! Kath explored our options within our budget. We are all booked and looking forward to our holiday.
Thanks Kath x
13 September 2024
Excellent service
Excellent service, looked into every question we had and answered very promptly.
24 August 2024
Kath is a lovely girl very helpful and…
Kath is a lovely girl very helpful and professional
14 August 2024
Kath was amazing
Kath was amazing! Helped me with everything and went above and beyond to get me the flights I really wanted! Couldn't thank her enough xx
16 August 2024
The best Travel Advisor
Kath is very professional nothing is a bother to her, she looked at a few holidays for me and I was very pleased with the service I received. Thanks a lot Kath
18 August 2024
Kath was so helpful.and did every thing…
Kath was so helpful.and did every thing for me , which was great for me
13 August 2024
Kath was fantastic from start to finish…
Kath was fantastic from start to finish we booked a trip of a lifetime she is so knowledgeable talked me through the whole holiday … flights , hotels and gave me advise for when we travel
28 July 2024
Kath booked me a lovely luxury hotel…
Kath booked me a lovely luxury hotel for me and my son at a great price and everything was quick and easy,
5 stars would not go anywhere else now. thank you xxx
31 July 2024
Kath booked my holiday very quickly
Kath booked my holiday very quickly , and got it cheaper for me too , very quick response , I would definitely use again , I always book online , but I will be using Kath to book my holidays again .
28 July 2024
Brilliant service
Brilliant service - professional and knowledgeable, highly recommended
20 July 2024
Kath was really helpful in finding us…
Kath was really helpful in finding us options suited to us and for organising the whole trip, took the stress of planning away and gave us our dream holiday! Thank you Kath!
2 July 2024
Really knowledgeable and helpful and…
Really knowledgeable and helpful and took on board what I wanted
5 July 2024
Kath listened to what we were looking…
Kath listened to what we were looking for and come back with exactly that, it was an absolute pleasure booking out honeymoon with her
She is an absolute credit to you !
16 June 2024
Thanks for all you do Kath
We've booked all of our cruises with Kath she's attentive, slick and knows her customer base so well. Everything is sorted professionally, Kath is friendly and accommodating. Highly recommend
18 June 2024
She is super efficient and very…
She is super efficient and very available! Loads of expert knowledge and very helpful. Guided us and ensured us. Definitely will use again.
26 June 2024
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Would not book anywhere else!
Would not book anywhere else!
Kath delivers every single time, Nothing is to much trouble for her and he knowledge is second to none.
9 May 2024
Reply from Hays Travel - Kath Mcdonald
Thankyou for your kind words. I’m sure you seen by the email and text time I got up at midnight to grab those cabins 😂. Couldn’t settle until the morning.
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