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Considering 810 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently mention that the staff are remarkably helpful, friendly, and extremely knowledgeable about various destinations. Many people find the booking process smooth, clear, and completely straightforward from start to finish. They also genuinely appreciate the prompt service, noting that agents consistently go above and beyond to tailor dream holidays. Some reviewers were not happy with the customer service experienced when unexpected international conflicts disrupted their travel plans. A few customers also mentioned facing serious difficulties when trying to contact support representatives and experiencing prolonged delays regarding holiday refunds.

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Holidays

Users describe positive interactions with holidays, highlighting how agents take the stress out of planning... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Used the agents previously for our honeymoon, which was supposed to be in February but due to the dispute in Iran was postponed. Best at Travel took the stress out of the situation for us and rebooked... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I thought the service given by Maria Sabolova was exceptional. It’s a big thing booking a honeymoon and getting everything ‘just right’. Maria was clear, professional, knowledgeable and very efficie... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Booking a holiday through Best At Travel is always so straightforward and we always get five star help and advice from Gabie Deeks. Gabie deals with our holiday requests and queries quickly and satisf... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have used Best at Travel for years and their service has always been exceptional. Not only do they generally get the best prices but the staff always go the extra mile. I’ve used Lauren Barnes for a... See more

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Company details

  1. Tour Operator
  2. Travel Agency
  3. Travel Aggregator

About Best At Travel

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Aerial View of beach and water in Maldives

WHAT MAKES US BEST AT TRAVEL?

Expertise: With 40 years’ experience, we bring together the world’s most fascinating destinations, finest hotels and imaginative itineraries. With first-hand knowledge of the destinations we sell, travel is our passion.

Service: We’re proud to have a high number of loyal customers who book with us time and time again. 98% of our customers consider our service to be excellent.

Our holidays: At Best at Travel, we hand-pick every hotel and craft each itinerary with care, ensuring you enjoy the finest experiences from the moment you arrive. Your holidays matter to you, and they matter to us.

Whether you are dreaming of a luxurious beach escape in the Indian Ocean, Caribbean, Asia or Europe, our specialists can design your perfect getaway. We also create tailor made touring holidays worldwide, from wildlife adventures in Africa to cultural and scenic journeys across Asia, South America and beyond.

Value: We constantly negotiate exceptional hotel deals and exclusive discounts for our customers.

Trust: We are a privately owned family company with offices in the heart of London. We are ATOL bonded meaning that your holiday is financially protected.

Holiday Offers

Sensational Holiday Savings

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Luxury Holidays, Created By Experts For Less
From idyllic beach breaks on tropical shores to family fun in the sun, our sensational holiday offers include savings of up to 65% on luxury hotel stays plus free child stays, complimentary upgrades and more on selected holidays. Secure your 2026/ 2027 holiday plans today for the ultimate adventure or an escape to the sun!
Proud To Be Nominated In The Conde Nast Traveler Readers' Chopce Awards 2026
We are proud to be nominated in the Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards. If you’ve enjoyed travelling with us, we would love your support. As a family run, independent business, your support means the world to us. Visit the Condé Nast website to cast your vote for Best At Travel.

ATOL PROTECTED

Your holiday is in safe hands

Your peace of mind is at the heart of everything we do. Best at Travel is ATOL protected, which means your holiday package is financially safeguarded from the moment you book. Whether you are planning a luxury beach escape or a tailor‑made adventure, you can travel with complete confidence knowing your booking is secure.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great professional service.

The phone was answered immediately. Luke answered my inquiry with great knowledge. Within 15 minutes, several resorts were emailed to me for me to choose from. The whole inquiry was treated with great professionalism.
The next day, I spoke to Anjam and booked our holiday; once again the whole process was very professional.
I would definitely recommend Best at Travel

August 16, 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly Recommend Warren Jackson

I found Best at Travel online as I was looking to book a multi-city Thailand holiday. My booking was managed by Warren Jackson who was excellent, very knowledgeable about Thailand, provided good advice and quickly prepared itineraries within the same day for me to review. He was friendly, understanding and excellent customer service probably one of the best travel agents I have dealt with in a long time! Booking process was easy and clear. Highly recommend.

August 19, 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Best at Travel are super helpful and friendly

Best at Travel are super helpful and more than happy to re-quote numerous times to reach the perfect holiday package. This is our second time using them and cannot recommend them enough. They are also very competitively priced.

August 11, 2026
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

THESE ARE GOING OUT OF BUSINESS!!! NO REFUND FOR OVER 3 MONTHS!

THESE ARE GOING OUT OF BUSINESS!!!! DO NOT BOOK WITH THEM!!!

Like many others I am awaiting a refund from over 3 months ago!!! Numerous emails and the same ignorant replies saying they can’t process the refund until August 17th which has now passed and no communication to inform me of any delays.

Absolutely disgusting behaviour! They are illegally now keeping my money which should have been refunded 3 months ago.

The only solution now is a chargeback and to contact the Travel Ombudsman. These need to be reported.

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UPDATE

Please accept our sincerest apologies that we have not been in touch before now.

Unfortunately, due to the amount of refunds we have had to process from the beginning of March there is a backlog, which we are trying to work through as quickly as possible. We are aware you were advised that your refund would be processed week commencing 17th August and we are truly sorry we were unable to process your refund in the timeframe previously provided.

Due to the backlog your refund is now logged for September. We are awaiting the exact date from management so this information can be communicated to you as soon as possible.

ABSOLUTE SCAMMERS

These clowns have no money to pay refunds back.

May 22, 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Best At Travel

Dear Dean Lee,

Thank you for your review.

Please accept our sincere apologies for the delay in arranging for your refund to be processed.

We fully appreciate your frustration and are very sorry that we have not met the level of service you should reasonably expect from us.

Unfortunately we are currently experiencing a significant backlog within our refund and payments processes, which has been exacerbated by the disruption and additional operational pressures stemming from the crisis in the Middle East. Unfortunately, this has resulted in delays in handling a number of refunds, including yours. However, we appreciate that this does not make the delay any less frustrating.

Please be assured that we are committed to issuing the refund as soon as possible.

Our Sales Operations team have confirmed to you that your refund will be processed w/c 7th September.

Once again we are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause but thank you for your understanding and continued patience in the meantime.

Yours sincerely,
Best At Travel

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very positive experience

Matthew was unbelievably helpful and patient with my ever changing requirements and really listened to what was important to us about a holiday. Didn't feel at all pressured and truly felt like he had found us the best deal he could. Very impressed so far with the service

August 17, 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Gabby arranged our holiday last year…

Gabby arranged our holiday last year finding us a place we really enjoyed.We decided to use best at travel again this year and whilst Gabby was out of the office Maria coped admirably.Both girls are friendly,helpful and efficient and we have booked once again.Based on our experience we would not hesitate to recommend best at travel to other people.
Barry and Ann Turner

August 17, 2026
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Forever waiting on refund that’s not coming

Holiday cancelled by them. Still waiting on a 7.5k refund, 20 weeks later. Nobody can give us an answer on when we’re getting our money back.

They try to people please by telling you pure lies, dead lines come and go with no explanation. Totally awful company, unless of course you’d like to book!

You cannot talk to anyone because “the lines are busy”.

The law specifies all monies should be repaid in 14 days. 20 weeks is just not acceptable.

They tell you not to do a charge back as that will delay it further. This was supposed to be a trip of a lifetime instead it’s the worst nightmare ever

Update
It’s took a while but we have now received our full refund .
So all I can say is hang on in there folks .

August 10, 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Best At Travel

Dear Linda Chapman,

Thank you for your review.

Please accept our sincere apologies for the delay in arranging for your refund to be processed.

We fully appreciate your frustration and are very sorry that we have not met the level of service you should reasonably expect from us.

Unfortunately we are currently experiencing a significant backlog within our refund and payments processes, which has been exacerbated by the disruption and additional operational pressures stemming from the crisis in the Middle East. Unfortunately, this has resulted in delays in handling a number of refunds, including yours. However, we appreciate that this does not make the delay any less frustrating.

Please be assured that we are committed to issuing refunds as soon as possible.

You have been in direct contacted with our General Manager who personally contacted you to extend her apologies and provide an update on our position. The full refund was processed to your account on 28th August to bring the matter to a conclusion.

Once again we are sorry for any inconvenience that you were caused during this process.

Yours sincerely,
Best At Travel

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Also waiting for my refund

Also waiting for my refund! Cancelled in June and was also told my refund would be processed on the 10th August, but to also allow a further 5 days for it to come through. Funds did not come through on the 10th August or 5 days later. Obviously I followed up with my agent and she advised, that there is a delay on refunds and it will be processed in September. Don’t know when in September, as I have not been given a date! I have emailed salesoperations@ directly and I am still awaiting for a reply.
Honestly, quite shocking! They demand their payments by specific dates, but when it comes to refunding, they cannot value the customer enough to refund customer’s money back at a reasonable and respectable timeframe.
Very disappointing and would appreciate that the Manager can contact me and reply to my email urgently.
Helen

August 17, 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Best At Travel

Dear Helen Michael,

Thank you for your review.

Please accept our sincere apologies for the delay in arranging for your refund to be processed.

We fully appreciate your frustration and are very sorry that we have not met the level of service you should reasonably expect from us.

Unfortunately we are currently experiencing a significant backlog within our refund and payments processes, which has been exacerbated by the disruption and additional operational pressures stemming from the crisis in the Middle East. Unfortunately, this has resulted in delays in handling a number of refunds, including yours. However, we appreciate that this does not make the delay any less frustrating.

Please be assured that we are committed to issuing the refund as soon as possible.

Our Sales Operations team have confirmed to you that your refund will be processed w/c 7th September, which you have acknowledged.

Once again we are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause but thank you for your understanding and continued patience in the meantime.

Yours sincerely,
Best At Travel

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Good luck trying to get a refund …

We have waited over 3 months for a refund from a holiday in May, despite numerous times chasing, we were advised it refund would be 17th August, now they have written to say 7th September. Absolutely disgusting trying to retrieve money.
We have used these a few times previously, but never again.

@bestst travel- yes your manager called me, only after I had complained, the fact of the matter is, her apology doesn’t change the fact that you have not kept your side and given the refund at the agreed date!!
Why should u be grateful that someone has. Asked me. If I hadn’t of called and complained no one would have contacted me

August 17, 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Best At Travel

Dear Emma Carter,

Thank you for your review.

Please accept our sincere apologies for the delay in arranging for your refund to be processed.

We fully appreciate your frustration and are very sorry that we have not met the level of service you should reasonably expect from us.

Unfortunately we are currently experiencing a significant backlog within our refund and payments processes, which has been exacerbated by the disruption and additional operational pressures stemming from the crisis in the Middle East. Unfortunately, this has resulted in delays in handling a number of refunds, including yours. However, we appreciate that this does not make the delay any less frustrating.

Please be assured that we are committed to issuing the refund as soon as possible.

You have been in communication with our General Manager today who personally contacted you to extend her apologies and provide an update on our position. She confirmed to you that your refund will be processed w/c 7th September.

Once again we are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause but thank you for your understanding and continued patience in the meantime.

Yours sincerely,
Best At Travel

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service so far

Great service so far, especially from Anjam. It was a long day finding the right hotel, but nothing was too much trouble and the deal agreed in the end was really good. Thanks again, and fingers crossed it keeps running this smoothly. One suggestion for anyone looking, get a good idea of the area and hotels first. 👍

August 14, 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Herbert was excellent

Herbert was excellent. He organised things just as we asked and kept a smile in his voice at all times. We are now looking forward to a wonderful holiday. Thank you Herbert.

August 1, 2026
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

STILL AWAITING REFUND!

I booked a holiday to Dubai scheduled for May 2026. This was a pre 18th birthday treat for my granddaughter who will be 18 on 25th August. The initial customer service upon booking was exemplary however the holiday was unfortunately cancelled in April due to conflict in the UAE; preventing the holiday from going ahead. I was informed on many occasions that my refund would be paid into my bank wk.beg 17th August. I contacted the travel specialist this week to check everything was in place only to be informed that the refund will now be October!!! Absolutely disgraceful! At no point was I made aware of a change to the refund date. I was advised to email sales operations if I wish to escalate this, which I did 3 days ago, with no response. I have tried calling them; the automated response states to email them! I contacted my bank to see if I could follow it up via a chargeback, however as the holiday was paid via bank transfer the chargeback route doesn’t apply. I am currently outstanding £5,925. I have been unable to rebook an 18th birthday holiday treat for my granddaughter as I have been awaiting my refund. Today I have sent a letter to the sales operations email address outlining my concerns and wishing to escalate this as a matter of urgency. They are not registered with ABTA which I stupidly didn’t realise when I booked; doing a general google search it wrongly states that they are!
Update 18/08: still no response to my emails and letter. I called the main line today and shared my concern again; although the young lady was pleasant and seemed understanding it still doesn’t help me to get my money back this week as agreed. I’ve now been quoted September however no date. Somebody senior really needs to be communicating and actioning!

August 12, 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Best At Travel

Dear Helen,

Thank you for your review, and please accept our sincere apologies for the delay in arranging for your refund to be processed.

We fully appreciate your frustration, especially as you have made repeated attempts to contact us. We are very sorry that we have not met the level of service you should reasonably expect from us.

We are currently experiencing a significant backlog within our refund and payments processes, which has been exacerbated by the disruption and additional operational pressures stemming from the crisis in the Middle East. Unfortunately, this has resulted in delays in handling a number of refunds. However, we appreciate that this does not make the delay any less frustrating.

We regret that you have had to contact several departments without receiving a clear response or being contacted as promised and felt it necessary to contact your bank to seek their intervention.

Please be assured that we will contact you as soon as we are in a position to be able to process the refund.

We do appreciate the frustration of a further delay but please be assured that we are committed to issuing your refund as soon as possible.

Thank you for your understanding and continued patience in the meantime.

Yours sincerely,
Best At Travel

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