Sent by C M
Cobh 17/10/2024
Top class - really helpful, nothing was too much trouble - would highly recommend to friends family and colleagues
It's Nice To Meet You
Welcome and thanks for dropping by! I am your Travel Counsellor based in Cobh, Co. Cork.
I have worked in the Travel Industry since 1983 where I have gained vast experience working both as a Tour Operator and a retail Travel Agent. Over the years, I have travelled extensively throughout the World visiting locations such as most European resorts and cities, Australia, New Zealand, USA, Canada, Bermuda, Barbados, Borneo, Morocco, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Israel, India, Zimbabwe, South Africa, Singapore, Hong Kong, Bali, and many of the resorts in Thailand and Malaysia.
I specialise in selling all aspects of travel from family sunshine holidays to ski, worldwide flights and of course that ‘special occasion’ holiday such as a honeymoon or special anniversary. However, I have a special interest in cruise and long-haul holidays where I feel my experience is of great assistance and an invaluable asset to my clients.
Being a Travel Counsellor gives me the time and opportunity to offer my clients the excellent and professional service they deserve. Travel Counsellors has the most advanced technology in the business which also helps me to give a prompt and efficient service. Working from home means that I am available to my clients at their convenience. So, if you are planning a break away or a special holiday just give me a call and I can put together an ideal itinerary for you. Also, remember that Travel Counsellors are fully licensed and bonded here in Ireland so your money is protected.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Kind Regards,
My customer stories
Sent by Pat OBrien
Cobh 22/08/2018
Chris,
Thank you so much, just loved our trip. Staying near Cascais was great, lovely beaches and we were able to walk there and back to hotel in Estoril. Hotel Saboia in Estoril also worked out perfect with swimming pool to enjoy, lovely walks and beach to go to also. Hotel in Lisbon great, and what a city! Going to Fatima for the day was very good, will be telling you more about it all when we talk soon. Good things come to an end all too soon, but of course we had to come back home!! You are amazing Chris, Thank you for all the trouble you went to for us, great to get those transfers to Estoril for the start of holiday and back again from Lisbon to the airport for travel home, so much appreciate all you did, could not have done without your excellent help and advice, you are a Top Class Travel Counsellor, you will be very well recommended by us.
Best Regards
Pat & Frank
Sent by Angela Crowley
Midleton, Co. Cork. 21/06/2017
It's a pleasure having you as my travel agent Chris. You make travelling a pure joy. I really enjoyed my holiday you arranged for me in May. Everything I asked of you was granted, thank you. Looking forward to my next journey in November, which I have already booked through you. You're a gem and once again may I thank you for all the trouble you go to on my behalf. Thank you, Angela.
Sent by Michelle Johnson
Cork 10/04/2017
Chris made the process very easy and got me the best deal for my trip to Hong Kong. Thanks!
Sent by Joanne Cronin
Cork 08/04/2017
Booked a trip recently with Chris for thirty four people to travel to Prague. He was such a great help to me as you can imagine with such a large number there was a lot to be done but that was no trouble for him. Even when our airline changed our flight details cutting our trip short by a day Chris rescheduled all our booking without any complaint. Thanks Chris for all your help. Great service and have already recommended you to others.
Sent by Danielle Kelly
Cobh 07/04/2017
Fantastic service yet again your advice and knowledge is second to none.
Sent by Ruth Geasley
Cork 07/04/2017
Thank you Chris for finding me, and for what I am sure will be the perfect holiday again this year. Year after year, myself and many family members and friends trust and value your personal, efficient service. It is a fantastic advantage that you, yourself have first hand knowledge of so many destinations. I do look forward to getting the cute little Thank You for Booking cards too!
Sent by Karina A
Cork 01/03/2017
We booked our honeymoon last year with Chris and it was fantastic. I felt that because we booked through him we definitely had extra perks that we wouldn't have gotten booking it on our own. He is a pleasure to deal with and very patient! We have just booked this year's holiday through Chris too and the whole process was easy and smooth. Would definitely recommend Chris to anyone booking a holiday, he takes all the hassle out of it.
Sent by Caroline Crotty
Cork 06/05/2016
Chris, I am so happy to have the opportunity to write a review of your service. You save me time, effort, headaches, hassle and money by coming up with the most appropriate holiday suggestions for us. We tell you what we'd like in a vague way and you return with the most perfect suggestions. You are gifted at what you do and immediately know what will work for us. We both recommend you and your service to family and friends and our only disappointment is that we didn't know about you years ago. You are a star - keep up the wonderful work Chris.
Sent by Stephen Funchion
Cork 11/10/2015
Chris, I'd just like to thank you for your standard of service and care. Your attention to detail and communication with us was wonderful - just knowing you're there if we need to call upon you while we are away is both reassuring and comforting. You organised such a perfect holiday for us in such a short timeframe - thank you for everything. You created a stress free holiday - looking forward to the next one...thank you.
Sent by Kevin McCormack
Dublin 09/10/2015
Chris recently organised our travel to and from Australia. We had very particular time frames and stopovers in both directions. Chris made excellent arrangements, encompassing all our requirements in a completely hassle free way. And all that with added insight and great humour! Can't recommend any higher!
Sent by Claire McCole
Galway 07/10/2014
Chris was a pleasure to deal with, he made the whole experience of booking our honeymoon extremely carefree. While not knowing where to book ourselves, Chris was happy to help in any way giving his expert advice.
Sent by Deirdra Kiely
Dungarvan Co. Waterford 07/10/2014
Absolutely delighted with the holiday package you came up for us. Everything sounds perfect. There was no messing or waiting around, everything was booked promptly and we were always given all details at all times.
A fantastic service, will defiantly be booking future holidays through you again. Thank you Chris.
Sent by Eddie McCarthy
Cobh, Cork 29/07/2014
Chris, as usual turned up trumps. Hotel was a great location and pick up's perfect. We had a great time. Many thanks, hope we will always be a position to avail of Chris' services for our breaks.
Sent by Geraldine Walsh
Cork 21/04/2014
Chris arranged our travel arrangements to New York for our Honeymoon. From the first contact with Chris he was most helpful, emailing prices, suggested hotels etc. Our flight from Cork was delayed and we missed our connecting flight in London, but Chris was aware of the delay and text to see if there was anything he could do, one phone call from Chris and he had arranged seats on the next flight thus avoiding any hassle in London and avoided us joining a big queue to rebook the flight. He also made contact with the company in New York who were due to pick us up to let them know that we would be delayed. The service we got from Chris took a lot of stress out of the travelling on the day. We would and have highly recommended Chris, the service is 5 star and worth the money for the efficient service and just knowing that there is someone at the end of the phone should any problems arise before or during the trip. Thank you from Ger and Dave
Sent by Barbara Daly
Cobh 15/04/2014
Many thanks for all your help with our recent travel arrangements. We are delighted with the service. Every aspect of the booking process was delivered with promptness, courtesy and a great knowledge of what was available. We will have no hesitation in recommending Travel Counsellors to friends and family. Thank you again
Sent by Karen & Derek Power
Enfield, Co. Meath 06/01/2014
I just wanted to email and say thanks so much for all your help with organising our honeymoon to Sri Lanka and Thailand. It was flawless.
We had an amazing time. Sri Lanka and Thailand are both beautiful and all our hotels were great. In particular our tour guide in Sri Lanka was fantastic! I have written a review for Mrs2Be and included your details because I would highly recommend you to others looking to book their honeymoon.
Sent by Anne Moroney
Cobh, Co Cork 27/06/2012
I have used Chris on several occasions and I just love his personal approach. He has a fantastic knowledge of what his clients needs are and can just simply match them perfectly with the trip. This seems to come naturally to Chris and of course he has many years of experience behind him. I would have no hesitation in recommending Chris.
Sent by Ruth Geasley
Cobh 27/06/2012
Booking my holiday this year was a pleasure. Thanks to Chris, I was given many options via e mail for my summer holiday. Chris knew my budget and my preferences and very quickly the e mails started to roll in! The beauty is that Chris'service is not confined to office hours. I would highly recommend Chris, his patience and good natured manner genuinely took all the hassle out of booking.
Sent by Denise Bolger
Co. Cork 27/06/2012
Thank you Chris for the fast reply to your emails and excellent recommendations of the fantastic holiday choices that you have given to me. The service you are offering is very helpful and really explained. Excellent service and will be coming back for future holidays. Also a few of my friends has booked with you too and are very happy with the 5* service
Sent by O Connor
Carrigaline 27/06/2012
Chris picked a fabulous holiday package for myself and my husband the apartments were so close to everything and spotlessly clean.
We would book with Chris Ryan again as the price and service were spot on would highly recommend him!
Sent by Melissa Ahern
Midleton 08/05/2012
Thank you so much for organising an amazing honeymoon for us.It really was the trip of a lifetime, you had everything organised perfectly and there were no issues. The hotels you selected were all excellent and a lot of them upgraded us as we were a honeymoon couple and they certainly treated us extremely well. We would have no hesitation in recommending you to friends and using your service again
Sent by Breeda Mulcahy
Kilfinane, Co Limerick 20/10/2011
Chris Ryan has been so helpful to me. He booked two tickets to Australia for me for this December. I nearly drove him mental with phone calls and questions; he has such patience and is always so cheerful. He got me assistance for my Mam which I never even thought of. I cannot say enough about Chris but I know one thing I will be looking to book further trips with Chris. Thank you Chris.
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