If you're not familiar with the concept of Trailfinders I am going to sum it up for you in a few…read moreshort sentences. If you couldn't be bothered doing the ground work yourself then this place is right up your street. All you have to do is explain your desired destination, advise the staff of your budget and they will research the logistics of your trip and help you plan your dream holiday. The staff are friendly, patient and have all the information at their fingertips. If you don't have any concrete ideas on what your dream holiday is the staff are willing to share their own personal experiences, which can help you, imagine your own getaway. I have used this service several times. They helped me plan my honeymoon as well as my next adventure. The staff helped us get a really good deal and I would recommend visiting the office on Fountain Street, if your wife won't stop talking to the travel agent why not call next door and get a sandwich - kill two birds with one stone.

Trail Finders, or Travel Finders as I have called it since I called in some time last year is a…read moremore recent addition to the slew of Thomson and Thomas Cook stores dotted across the city. It was bargain hunting as usual for cheap flights and accommodation in New York. We were planning on travelling in February and were thus hoping for a cheap trip, something sub-500 squids each. In the end a deal at Thomson in the city centre proved the worthy winner, with direct flights from Belfast to Newark and three nights in a superb hotel. This little store tried its best even to track down the cheap flight end of things but alas we came up a little short. We were looking at around £320 for flights alone whereas the whole thing worked out at £420 each for the hotel as well. Friendly staff though and it was a pleasant experience. The guy who helped us was, as is often said, 'sound as a pound'.

This is a fab travel agent the staff are super friendly and helpful and there are often great deals…read moreon holidays. We have booked several holidays through them. If your not sure wher to go they will offer great advice.

this is by far the best travel agents in the area. the staff are always really friendly and offer…read morefriendly and impartial advise. i booked my wedding through the agency and they were able to put me at ease throught the process and i would not consider ever going elsewhere. they also offer currency exchange as well which was really good rates.

Although I have never used this branch to book any holidays (I bloody wish!) I find it very handy…read morefor exchanging me euros that I have left over from whenever I'm visiting home. They do a very good exchange rate in the foreign exchange section down the back of the shop. It's a very handy service right in the centre of town for anyone who has some foreign currency they need to exchange. The staff I have dealt with are always really friendly.

We developed a saying on a holiday with Thomas Cook: "We're not Brazil, we're Thomas Cook!"…read more And whilst on a night out for young ones arranged by Thomas Cook, we got dragged around the resort, bar to club to bar to club, free shots at the door, and things happened on that night out which if they made it onto the internet could result in much more trouble than anyone would want. Nevertheless we went to a funfair the day after and I survived not throwing up... but only just... Thomas Cook do try to go the extra mile, arranging excursions and meetings, sorting out any difficulties and giving us a bit of information about the place we are staying and how to make the most of our journey. Sadly, every single rep that I have come across has been irritatingly smug and I would love to throw under a bus. I do like the way Thomas Cook try their best to give you a holiday experience, but sometimes they can throw themselves and their smug little faces into their job so much that they become almost patronising. Still, at least they make the effort. And for that I cannot really fault them. They aren't quite Brazil, but at least they are Thomas Cook.

"Planning a trip? Pop in and see us! With nearly 30 years experience in the travel industry, our…read morefriendly branch staff have first hand knowledge of hundreds of far flung places across the globe. They'll give you advice and inspiration, tell you about amazing sights off the beaten track, and show you the best ways to get around - without needing to pick up a guide book! " This is what they say on the website and this is everyting that you need to know about this excellent, and incredibly well respected travel agents. This is the go-to place for students to get info and book gap year holidays. My friends girlfriend recently went on a massive trip to South Asia - China, Vietnam and the like and she got all she needed from in here. You will get a friendly, reliable and polite service in this place. It really is the tops, especially for students.

I called into STA last year to price a ticket to Australia - I tend to do this in a wistful sort of…read morefashion every six months or so (hi, Trailfinders), and normally shop online in the hopes of getting the staggering £199 one way to Sydney I got in a London bucket shop way back in 1999. And yes, I did spend that year partying like it was 1999, hence my long-lasting love for the land down under. Strewth. I waited a few minutes to be seen, but the shop was very busy and the assistant called me as soon as she could. She spent a good twenty minutes finding me a fare to Melbourne, and once I asked her to hold it for me until I was able to rob the fare, rang me back ten minutes later to say she'd just found a better deal with a free one night stopover in Singapore. Book it! I shouted in joy, I'll drop off £100 deposit now and pay the rest off in instalments. Turns out STA don't work like that. I can hardly fault them for it though, given that most travel agents don't work like that either. I was clearly spoilt as a teenager with my experiences with Skelton Travel in Lurgan, who also sold concert tickets and who would let us grubby teenagers come in once a week to pay another £2 off our Metallica tickets. As a travel agent specialising in the further flung destinations STA is well thought of, and they have plenty of packages and tours you can book alongside your ticket. Saying that, I'm not sure they're much better than booking online as I got the same fare some time later from an online company instead - although the notice in their window says they guarantee to beat any fare. But if you want to talk face to face with a knowledgeable sales assistant, and don't mind not getting that £50 discount you might by booking online, STA could work well for you.

McNeill and Triftway (win on the name) is a travel agents on the Lisburn Road. I always pass by…read morethis place and have a look in the window to see if they have any good offers on. More often than not, everything is insanely expensive, but occasionally there are some fantastic short notice deals (including a £100 day trip to Iceland when their big volcano was going nuts, not very sensible but hey!). The staff are polite, if a little bit pushy but they really can tailor almost all their holidays to your needs if you know just what your looking for. If not, they'll find somewhere you love.

My girlfriend and I booked our first holiday to Turkey through knock travel and everything went…read morevery smoothly. I personally hate travel brochures as they leave me cold and confused, as it is difficult to properly estimate prices from there, and it is impossible to tell where is actually good, so I think travel agents are very useful places! Staff are crucial in travel agents for ensuring that you get te best possible advice and information about potential holidays and any information you might need about the place itself. The staff in here were great, as they suggested a wide range of different deals to me and my girlfriend, as we only came in with a vague idea of where we would like to go, not about where we would actually like to go! They got us sorted out within an hour, and everything went smooth there after. They contacted us as soon as our tickets arrived and were only too happy to sort us out with all the advice we needed about our chosen destination! All in all, I couldn't Knock the service I received here!

Rang at 9 pm sat 19th march phone was answered the conversation went thus…read more "Hi , I want to book a week in the Maldives " the reply from the guy that answered was "and"....customer service at its best ! needless to say I booked elsewhere

When deciding on where to go for on holiday, I'm incredibly lazy. This is why I will often use…read moretravel agents who know their stuff and can help me out. This is why I called into Selective Travel. Not knowing the type of place it was, I didn't know what to expect. It turned out they couldn't help me at all, because Selective Travel deal with some very exclusive travelling. They cater for those wanting to go on cruises or organising the perfect honeymoon for the newly weds. Way to expensive for my shallow pockets, but a good place for those looking for something special.

This is the best travel agent that I have ever been to. Admittedly I have not been to may as a…read morestudent with not too much disposable income that I don't really holiday overly often, but the best service I have received in here. If you ever want to look for a holiday, ring here ahead and ask for Patricia and you will be on the way to receiving excellent service. I came to her with a desire to go on holiday but with no idea on where to go. Within no time she had shown and talked to my girlfriend and I about a wide range of different holiday options, and we eventually settle on Egypt this year. She provided us with all the information that we needed to get ourselves organised and well informed for our trip.She rang us to talk to us and remind us about things before we left and enquired with us after we got back which I found to be great service. This place has been in local controversy because of the shady dealings of its former owner: hoefully this puts no one off coming here as they will get excellent service

I usually book my holidays myself. I prefer to go throught the likes of expedia to get a bargain on…read moremy holidays. But with companys going belly up left right and centre it may be worth a look into booking through a well established and well thought of local travel agents. My friend recently booked his holiday to Vietnam through this place and was extremely happy with the service he got. It was all efficent, friendly and saved him a bit of time, effort and money. He would probably claim that he did this to have insurance but I know for a fact that he only went here because it is owned and operated by local golf legend and Tiger Woods 03 Commentator David Feherty's dad. For me, that is honestly enough for me to go there. I know that is pretty mental, but thats how it goes.

In recent times booking a holiday has become a little bit of a mine field. Low cost, last minute…read moreholiday websites have become all the rage. But the trouble with these is that you can not trust what they are selling you, after booking next thing you know you will be the star of holiday nightmares and will be occupying the prime time slot on ITV. So if you would rather avoid this and book a holiday face to face and actually talk to a person about your destination then look no further than Feherty Travel. This is one of Bangor's oldest and most reliable businesses. They have been providing holidays for the people of Bangor for over 20 years. This knowledge has helped plenty of my friends find the perfect getaway. Another great this about Feherty travel is that they will offer you a free holiday quote and are happy to answer any questions you might have. As I found out last year. There advice was open and honest. I think that was because they are not affiliated with any airlines or travel companies. This means they want to get you the best deal. I know that my friends and family are always very complimentary about the service they received at Fehertys.