The Big Surprise Reviews 17

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.6

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Company details

  1. Travel Agency
  2. Cruise Travel Agency
  3. Holiday Accommodation Service
  4. Party Planner
  5. Travel Aggregator
  6. Wedding Planner

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The Big Surprise are a Travel Agent & Tour Operator with full ATOL and ABTA bonding. Specialising in secret destination package holidays and mini breaks, but catering to a wide array of travel bookings and management. We are able to quote on any type of travel need, whim or desire you might have, and will go out of our way to find you your quintessential holiday at your ideal price. We put exceptional customer service at the forefront of everything we do, and we work hard to ensure our customers get the best value for their money. Surprise holiday or not, all our customers are treated with ultimate care and resepect.


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4.6

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

17 reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing!!

Amazing!!!
Booked a mystery holiday with lynne for my wives 40th birthday.
To start with I was a nervous wreck as I like to book and research my holidays down to the very last detail.
But there was absolutely no need to worry, lynne was simply amazingggggg! She booked and took care of everything down to the last tiny detail, from flights, accommodation, lounge!
She sent us hints of our destination every month which added to the excitement, in the end we ended up in malta, somewhere we've never been so it was brilliant. The hotel, location were brilliant, the weather was spectacular.
Lynne even provided us with information on the local area and various trips to take. went on a few and they were brilliant. She even recommended a restaurant to take my wive for her birthday which was simply amazing.
Do not hesitate to book through the big suprise and lynne as she is amazing, so much so that we've booked our next 3 holidays with her for 2025 and 2026. Highly recommended, the mystery holiday was awesome I would highly recommend it, and dnt worry, lynne will take care of every detail 😊🤌🏽

September 29, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Exceptional Support and Dedication Amidst Travel Challenges



Our experience with Lynne was exceptional, despite the unfortunate cancellation of our holiday. From the outset, Lynne was incredibly kind and responsive, ensuring we felt calm and supported throughout the ordeal. She had already crafted a wonderful travel experience for us based on our detailed questionnaire, which made the initial planning phase enjoyable and stress-free.

When unforeseen circumstances led to the cancellation of our trip, Lynne’s support did not waver. She worked tirelessly, staying with us late into the night and early in the morning, to secure our refund and compensation. Her dedication was evident as she took the initiative to contact our insurance company and Jet2 on our behalf, displaying unwavering persistence and commitment.

Lynne approached our situation with genuine compassion, and we felt supported every step of the way. Her ability to handle the logistics and emotional aspects of our travel mishap was truly commendable. Although we were disappointed to miss out on our original holiday, Lynne’s outstanding service has ensured that we will definitely be booking our next trip with her. Her exceptional dedication and support have earned our trust and gratitude.

June 13, 2024
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Reply from The Big Surprise

Dear Sophia,

Thank you so much for your incredibly kind words. I’m truly humbled by your appreciation and so glad to hear that I could support you through such a challenging situation. Your feedback means the world to me.

I'm sorry that your holiday was canceled, but it was my pleasure to assist you throughout the process. Ensuring you felt calm and supported was my top priority. I'm pleased that you found the initial planning phase enjoyable and stress-free, and I'm glad I could help secure your refund and compensation during those difficult hours.

Your recognition of my efforts and dedication is truly heartwarming. It was important to me that you felt genuinely cared for, and your words affirm that. I look forward to helping you plan your next trip and making it an exceptional experience.

Thank you once again for your trust and kind words.

Warmest Regards,

Lynne

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent services!!!!!

Excellent services!!!!!
We really thankful for this company
My Family was happy , We will book again
I can highly recommend !!!!!!!!!

May 27, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Outstanding holiday and amazing service

Lynne was amazing. Kept us updated throughout the year with exciting clues, just to check in with me and was quick to reply to my email querys usually within 24 hours. I booked for me and my sister for a belated 30th birthday trip. We ended up in hammamet in tunisia for one week In May. It was a really amazing trip. Hotel was an outstanding 4* all inclusive right on the beach. We did 4 day trips, one including quad biking over the sahara dessert, unforgettable memories. Already taking about going back but this time for a chilled out week as the hotel hospitality was one of the best I've ever had at any hotel. Highly recommended booking with the big suprise company.
Thank you Lynne.

May 20, 2024
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Reply from The Big Surprise

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. I am so grateful that you took a chance with us and that you were pleased with the outcome. Creating enjoyable holidays and lasting memories is what we're truly passionate about.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

FANTASTIC EXPERIENCE WITH LYNNE…

FANTASTIC EXPERIENCE WITH LYNNE ASSISTING AND DIRECTING US

Lynne is an incredible agent more like a family member, was with us through the entire booking journey and informed us about everything we had not even thought about. I cannot recommend her highly enough!

April 17, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service

Excellent service!
Lynne responded within minutes of my message to her, followed by a quote and all the information I had asked for.
I cannot recommend this company enough!

February 27, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Absolutely wonderful service

Absolutely wonderful service! We’ve used The Big Surprise twice in the space of 3 months and will be using them going forward. Previously I’ve trawled through places, reviews and prices and by using this company we’ve saved time and money. Thank you for everything!

December 22, 2023
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Reply from The Big Surprise

Thank you so much for your support! It truly means the world to us, and we look forward to hopefully supporting your family to create many wonderful memories and experiences for years to come

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service

We were looking for a cruise to Australia / New Zealand, we normally use celebrity bit the itinerary choices we’re not what we wanted, saw the princess and reached out to Lynne to ask her thoughts on princess v celebrity she came back with great feedback, I then let her know what we were looking for and she came back later the same days with itinerary information various cabin options and with it being a B2B Cruise we wanted to stay in the same cabin to ensure we did not have to re-pack and change mid holiday. I would not hesitate to recommend Lynne for her friendly and helpful service.

December 15, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Lynne, the travel guru

Wow! Lynne is so efficient and literally thinks of everything you haven’t thought of. She is professional and in constant communication. Her guidance is clear on what one needs to do if travelling to countries where visas may be required. She is extremely knowledgeable and guides you every step of the way, also always checking in to make sure that you are happy. No ask is too big, she will always make a plan to get you the answer/s you need and more. I cannot recommend her enough! Thank you Lynne!!!!

July 20, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Stress free honeymoon booking

We trusted Lynne at the Big Surprise with booking our honeymoon and I can't express how grateful and impressed we were with the experience. While we didn't opt for a surprise for our trip, we were in need of help and expertise sorting out the best package for our trip. From a friendly start and intro, we provided a few rough ideas and a budget that we were working with. We quickly received a comprehensive and detailed breakdown of our package options which made choosing easy and stress free. All the information we needed was upfront and any questions were answered, but no ask was too much. Our booking was processed so smoothly and has made our planning so much more enjoyable. We cannot wait for our honeymoon next year knowing its sorted out. We'll be coming back for our minimoon booking and future trips. Thank you!

May 10, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I couldn’t be happier with The Big…

I couldn’t be happier with The Big Surprise. It’s such a lovely way to countdown to your trip! We loved the little clues we received in the lead up to the trip and communication from the team couldn’t have been better. We wouldn’t hesitate to use again.

June 14, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The Big Surprise Holiday

The Big Surprise arranged a mystery weekend break for me, my first alone. The attention to detail and personal customer service I received was fantastic, the whole experience stress free. The Big Surprise took care of the planning which meant I could relax and focus on looking forward to my holiday. Not knowing where I was going only added to the adventure and I was not disappointed. Thank you so much, I can't wait to book my next trip !

March 31, 2023
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Reply from The Big Surprise

Thank you for the review! We're delighted you enjoyed your experience and look forward to helping you plan your next one.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A "Big Surprise" indeed - Valentine's Day surprise outing

I was at a loss with what to do for my wife for Valentine’s Day this year and I am not very creative with these things to be honest.

I contacted The Big Surprise and requested a day trip. I figured I had nothing to lose as I couldn’t think of anything to plan and if it was bad, I’d be no worse off than I was already.

All I can say is wow! I expected something cheesy like a trip to the zoo or an animal encounter experience. The typical day trip type stuff. Instead, they sent us on vineyard tour with wine tasting and a three course lunch at Hanwell Wine Estate. We had a great day and would never have considered doing something like this for ourselves. Being a wine lover, my wife was thrilled.

February 14, 2023
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Reply from The Big Surprise

Thank you for your review. We are so happy you enjoyed the experience!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very happy customer

Decided I needed a last minute emergency break in the sun to lift my spirits. Reached out to TBS to find me something because I didn't have time to find somewhere for myself. Very impressed. They were very quick to respond and delivered beyond what I'd ever expected. I had an all inclusive, luxurious week in the Dominican Republic. I only returned on Tuesday and I am still buzzing.

February 16, 2023
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Reply from The Big Surprise

So happy to hear you enjoyed it Terry! Sounded like you really needed a good break and I'm glad we were able to provide that for you.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Overall a great experience

Overall a great experience. Good understanding of our needs and really gave us a great holiday!

February 16, 2023
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Reply from The Big Surprise

We"re so glad you enjoyed the experience! Thank you for the review and we hope to be able to provide more great experiences for you in the future.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I came across The Big Surprise on…TikTok

I came across The Big Surprise on TikTok and decided to give them a go. I am suitably impressed! They are a new service provider, and I can see them really taking off!
From my first online request, to the constant feedback and endless options, right through to the delivery of the gift, their service has been impeccable.
This time, it was for a Valentine's Day gift, and with my anniversary rolling around in May, I'll definitely be using this service again. There are also a few birthdays in between!

January 31, 2023
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Reply from The Big Surprise

Thank you for using our services and for taking the time to give us a review. It is really appreciated and we're happy that you were pleased with the outcome. We look forward to working with you again!

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