First class service from Thomson on this visit. Myself and…read moreAdam Y had spent a couple of weeks deciding where we should go on holiday this August and couldn't come up with any ideas within budget so we wandered around Bolton one day and picked up some brochures from various travel agents. Eventually we resorted back to the internet and just doing any old search with the main search being 'Adult only hotel' - we hate children. We found a 5* hotel within (almost) price budget on the Thomson website, but decided to go in-store to see if they could better it. Of we popped down to the late opening Thomson shop on the Fort shopping park on a Wednesday evening and we were warmly greeted by a young chap who happened to be the manager. He asked us to sit down and explain what we wanted. He searched and unfortunately the price his system was giving him was £250 more than the website. Not to worry he said, he would price match for us and even waiver the admin fee because he could. How nice! However, he was going away in two days so if we wanted it we would need to book with him before Friday to get this deal. We couldn't decide there and then so had a wander around the car park and came to the conclusion that we would only spend the next two days looking on the internet more and only coming back here. So we walked back in and booked it. The young man was very friendly and gave us advise on the resort and travel tips without being patronising as some travel agents can be. I would definitely recommend using Thomson, this one in particular.

STA Travel is an especially popular place for students wishing to book a short trip,…read moreindividual/group holiday or flight as staff will provide excellent advice and tips for your trip such as the important things to be aware of. After all, staffs that work there have been through it all themselves and have had previous experience when it comes to travelling abroad. Booking your vacation or flight is simple and easy when done through this agency so there is no need to be afraid as when you leave, everything will be sorted hassle free. It is not only holidays they sell but language courses and volunteering projects abroad are also popular among students (even if you wish to travel off the beaten track). Choices are wide; more often than not, there will be a tour or a course that usually takes your fancy at affordable prices.

This travel agency is just one vowel away from being hilarious and somewhat tragic. Still that…read morecrucial vowel is not in place, we have an 'A' instead and we should probably all be happy about this because STA offer great, once-in-a-lifetime getaways to the under-26s at student overdraft friendly prices. There are a number of tours offered in their brochures (I have come very close on a number of occasions to booking the Greek Island Hopper - reasonable at £775 for 10 days of mediterranean fun) but equally a few enquiries with one of the friendly staffers here can see you jetting off on your own tailor-made break. If you're after genuine seat-of-your-pants adventure it might be best to organise the whole thing yourself (an eccentric university friend of mine said that he found he was constricted a little by some of the scheduling on the tours - comparing his tour of Turkey with a SAGA coach trip with more booze) but if you're after having someone guide you through your options and work to get you the holiday with a difference then I have many more friends who very much recommend the services here.

Sure, it looks all futuristic and connects the city centre to the docks more efficiently than the…read moreold place ever did, but I doubt my nostalgia will ever be enhanced by this new interchange. The crummy old station was the kind of place that nostalgia is made of, in that you look back on it with fondness but if it were still around today you'd be hard pressed to find much redeemable about it. The slick new place will never be like that. Once you're there you want to get away as soon as possible and I don't care what anybody else says, you always feel like you're stood outside. Still, I suppose this aching desire to vacate means that vandals are unlikely to hang around too so it should be around for a long time.

Paradise Street Bus Station is located within the Liverpool ONE shopping area and many times I have…read morestaggered here, weighed down by bags, and sat to wait for my bus. The buses that run through here mainly serve the south of the city, but there are also a few services which go over the water and to the north of the city. The services which run from here are clearly displayed on noticeboards at each stop and it is easy to find out which bus to get from which stop, and if you have to go to another bus interchange to get the right bus. Each bus stop is clearly numbered and has a TV screen showing when the next bus is expected. There are usually attendants on duty who are happy to help you, but also ensure that kids do not hang around the bus station for the sake of it. There is also a travel centre open during the day where you can buy tickets, pick up timetables and get any information you need. The bus station is something of a wind tunnel, running down onto the waterfront. But each stop has an enclosed area where you can sit down and shelter from the cold.

My Grandfather was a crew member on the Queen Mary in the 1930s and would like to contact Cunard to…read morevisit the office to try and find more info. I would also like to visit the cavern and any other places of interest. My Father was Born in Speak and I want to visit in January some time. Regards Allen

Tucked away in a courtyard next to the Albert Dock, this is a very pleasant Information Centre…read more There's a desk next to the door with at least one person ready to help - I found all the people I spoke to in there very friendly. There are lots of free leaflets on offer and a free map of the city too. The rest of the shop is given over to gifts of all kinds and they are laid out in a most attractive and eye-catching way. You can find a lot of Beatles souvenirs - some of the same things which are on sale next door at The Beatles Story - but also other colourful Liverpool souvenirs bearing the name of the city, including mugs, glass, toys, pens, bags, CDs, DVDs, confectionery, models and postcards.

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Timewell's Travel is a local Merseyside operator that offers a variety of day trips or short…read moreexcursions. You can book your desired trip by simply phoning the company or by visiting your local travel agents. I have used this service many times before and visited many parts of England including Windermere, York and Snowdon which were all absolutely worth paying for as not only do you get to your required destination but your coach driver/tour guide will pass by several points along the way meaning you will visit a number of places during the trip. The service is suitable for all ages and the types of trips are relaxing ones and not like Theme Park related so it does attract a lot of the older generation. I would definitely be using this service every once in a while as I have a passion for travelling and this is the best way to do short escorted trips.

I had a trip to Buxton , I called the office to ask about the cleaning of the bus , due to corona…read morevirus , they said in quite a aggressive attitude we clean our buses every day , no attempt to deliver customer care , I was the first pick up in the morning ,and to my utter disbelief the bus was not cleaned ,the toilet had no water to wash my hands , my sister is a high risk person if she catches the virus ,no point complaining , they are not interested ,seems to me money is more important to them .I will not be using this company again ,,very disingenuous ,beware others travellers ,there was mostly elderly people and disabled people , all high risk .

I've used Hays Travel for every holiday I've booked since I've lived in Bolton (10 years). Although…read moreI can only speak for the Horwich branch, I've found the staff to be helpful, incredibly friendly, and enthusiastic. They've helped us travel all over the world, including our honeymoon, and kept us updated with any relevant details, as well as getting us the best options and prices available. We also regularly get our foreign currency through their bureau de change. The shop itself is on a main street, with a free car park literally a 1 minute walk away), there's usually 2 or 3 consultants available at any one time, and the shop is clean, comfortable, and has a wide variety of holiday brochures, promotions, and multimedia about places you can visit on holiday. I've never felt compelled to book a holiday through anyone but Hays Travel. They're the best for us.

Michelle is a great travel advisor. She has masses of travel experience from booking your holiday,…read moreto resolving issues, pre and post departure as well as whilst you are on holiday. Now she has set up as a travel advisor herself, she does everything she can to get you the right holiday at the right price. Brilliant!

If I ever fancy a day trip or a short break with family and/or friends, I usually pop down to…read moreBarnes Travel because this travel agency offers a fantastic choice of tours for all ages so whatever takes your interest, you'll tend to find something that catches your eye when browsing the brochure filled shelves. Staffs at the desk are there to help with your reservation(s) as well as to provide all the necessary details of your forthcoming journey. Usually a coach will collect the passenger at a local pick-up point of your choice on the selection form which is a convenient method to save time. This is a great place to book short holidays too especially if you're taking the kids along and they always have special offers displayed on the outside window of their shop.

Prestige Travel is a St Helens based min bus firm We used…read morethem for our holiday airport run this year and they were very professional we were given a quote of 10 per head return which is an amazing price!! They shown up on time and helped us load the baggage into the uhaul, even let us bring my sons cars seat and kept it in the uhaul for us he shown us where our check in desk was at the airport because we wasnt sure when we were coming home he was stood the in the airport with our family name on a piece of card to we could clearly see him