Destinology Reviews 

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TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.9

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Considering 458 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Travelers consistently praise the team for being exceptionally helpful, friendly, and patient, ensuring that every detail of a holiday is carefully managed. Consumers love the smooth booking process, noting how easily advisors find great deals, handle special requests, and tailor vacations to individual needs. However, some customers also noted issues with unexpected itinerary alterations, occasional communication gaps during busy periods, or challenges handling complex multi-destination arrangements. A few people also felt that certain long-haul requests required closer attention and better clarity to ensure everything matched their initial plans.

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Service

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We have been using destinology for many years and have never been disappointed. There commitment to customer service is incredible as has been proven once again with my latest booking with Isaac. He... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Booked a holiday through destinology and dealt with a young lady called Amelia. She couldn't have been more helpful, she was knowledgeable and efficient and a pleasure to deal with. The whole experie... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

very professional no question to hard for them to deal with. Go above and beyond to help booking restaurants ahead of holiday and local knowledge. Can’t fault them. They call back very quickly after l... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brilliant customer service with excellent advice. So easy to sort out a holiday that suits your requirements. With a great range of holidays whether a hotel stay or a cruise there is so much choose... See more

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  1. Tour Operator
  2. Flights Search Site
  3. Luxury Hotel

About Destinology

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Destinology An award-winning luxury tour operator, at Destinology we know how important your precious holiday time is and how overwhelming choosing exactly the right place can be. We’ve travelled all over the world and we’re ready to share our advice, personal recommendations and experiences to help create your perfect trip.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Emma O’Reilly was fantastic

Emma O’Reilly was fantastic. She really listened to what we were looking for and found us what looks like a gorgeous holiday, all within our budget.

The only thing I would suggest for the overall service is the option to accept American Express payments, as this would have made the booking process even smoother.

Overall, a 5-star experience and a big thank you to Emma for her help.

May 11, 2026
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Reply from Destinology

We are so pleased to hear you had such a wonderful experience finding your holiday and appreciate your kind words. We value your feedback regarding payment options and will certainly consider offering American Express in the future to enhance our service. Thank you for your 5-star review!

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

I requested a quote for a specific…

I requested a quote for a specific cruise that was advertised. Caroline kindly obliged but I then realised that the date was unsuitable. I requested a quote for a later date and found it satisfactory and she called back for me to make the booking.
At the beginning of our call it was not mentioned that the cruise we requested was no longer available. Caroline did reel off the ports of call but didn’t specifically say that this was not the original itinerary that I had requested.
It was not until I had paid the deposit and enquired about the times onshore at each port that it came to my attention that the two main ports of interest were no longer on this itinerary, in fact it was a completely different cruise.
I am very disappointed, and made Caroline aware. She offered £100 compensation, which I accepted as could not find another holiday in our time frame.
This cruise is still showing as being available on both the Destinology and Explorer Journeys website.
I find this poor customer support and will definitely think twice before recommending Destinology to friends and family

May 9, 2026
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Reply from Destinology

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are sorry to hear of your disappointment regarding your cruise booking experience.

During the booking call, our agent did read through the full itinerary for the sailing confirmed at the time of booking. As discussed, cruise lines can amend itineraries and sailings in response to current events and operational considerations, including those affecting the Middle East region.

We appreciate that the change to the ports of call was upsetting, particularly as these were destinations you were looking forward to visiting. We are pleased we were able to offer a gesture of goodwill, however we understand this did not fully resolve your concerns.

If you would like to discuss this matter further, please contact our Customer Relations team at customerrelations@destinology.co.uk and a member of the team will be happy to assist you further.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Our ongoing travelling plans with…

Our ongoing travelling plans with Destinology are what we’ve learned to expect, extremely helpful, professional and a wealth of experience in all destinations.
Hannah Grey our point of contact has been amazing, long may it continue.

May 14, 2026
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Reply from Destinology

We are so glad to hear that our team has been extremely helpful and professional in assisting with your travel plans. We truly appreciate your kind words and look forward to continuing to provide excellent service.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Isaac has been an incredible travel…

Isaac has been an incredible travel consultant. He listens very carefully to what we want out of our holiday, extremely patient and provides overall an excellent service.

May 13, 2026
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Reply from Destinology

We are so glad to hear you had such a positive experience with our travel consultant. We truly appreciate your kind words and feedback!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A positive Booking Experience

I was given professional, clear communication about the holiday I was enquiring about. Destinology's rep Pete, was extremely friendly gave me all the information I wanted and wasn't at all pushy. I would definitely use them again.

May 12, 2026
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Reply from Destinology

We're so glad to hear you received professional and clear communication. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to assisting you again!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Maura was very helpful

Maura was very helpful, friendly & knowledgeable. Always returned calls on time & followed up to make sure I was happy

May 7, 2026
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Reply from Destinology

We're so glad to hear you had such a positive experience! We truly appreciate your kind words about our team's helpfulness and dedication.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Emma O'Reilly was superb at supporting…

Emma O'Reilly was superb at supporting our search for a great new holiday destination. We have been to Greece, Turkey, Mauritius and even Barbados, and this year wanted to go somewhere new again. We settled on Montenegro, and with Emma's help (which included calling up the hotels and asking them about their Live music / beach clubs) have found what we hope will be the perfect combination of rest and action! Thank you Emma.

May 12, 2026
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Reply from Destinology

We are so pleased to hear our team member provided such excellent support in finding your new holiday destination. We hope Montenegro provides the perfect blend of relaxation and adventure! Thank you for sharing your wonderful feedback.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First booking

Georgina explained the package well gave me a few options as well. I was very happy with my first experience with you.

May 11, 2026
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Reply from Destinology

We are so glad you had a great first experience with us and appreciate your kind words!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ryan is always super helpful

Ryan is always super helpful, he is knowledgeable and if he doesn’t know something for sure he will make every effort to find out .
I always feel he has my back , making sure he gives me the best deal that he can . I have recommended him several times to friends .

May 5, 2026
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Reply from Destinology

We appreciate you sharing your positive experience. It's great to hear that Ryan always goes the extra mile to ensure he provides all of the information needed to support and that you feel valued. We're thankful for your recommendation!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service from Claire

We booked our recent holiday with Destinology, as well as our Honeymoon a few years ago. Both times we were lucky enough to deal with Claire. She has been so helpful both times in making sure we got exactly the trip we wanted. Her advice and knowledge have been so valuable, in particular when recent world events meant our plans had to change at relatively late notice, Claire went out of her way to ensure we still had a fantastic break. We would definitely recommend Destinology and book with them again.

April 14, 2026
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Reply from Destinology

We're happy to hear that we could provide you with fantastic holidays and especially your special Honeymoon! It's wonderful to know that our advice and knowledge were valuable, especially when your plans needed to change. We appreciate your recommendation and Claire will look forward to assisting you again.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Another holiday booked!

Just booked a fabulous holiday which we are really excited about. Jo was incredibly responsive and I appreciated her knowledge and advice when comparing options.

May 5, 2026
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Reply from Destinology

We're happy to hear that you're excited about your upcoming holiday! We appreciate your kind words regarding the assistance you received from Jo while booking. Thank you for your feedback!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Cruise

I booked my holiday with Maura who was very friendly and professional. Called back when she said she would.

May 6, 2026
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Reply from Destinology

We're happy to hear that your booking experience was so positive! We appreciate you mentioning the friendly and professional service you received from Maura. Thank you!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Craig is consistently prompt in his…

Craig is consistently prompt in his response and delivers what I am asking for (and more besides).

April 24, 2026
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Reply from Destinology

Thank you for sharing such positive feedback. Craig will be pleased to see he has delivered over and above.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Family trip booked with Emma O’Reillu

We booked our holiday through Emma O’Reilly at Destinology. Our original holiday to Mauritius had to be cancelled due to issues in UAE. When we were ready to rebook Emma was brilliant. I am very picky and have a lot of questions. Nothing was ever too much for Emma. She was patient and gave excellent advice. She’s also great at understanding your needs. We are travelling with 3 kids and her proposals always include consideration of flights times and hotel locations. We have booked all our family holidays with destinology and have no complaints.

April 21, 2026
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Reply from Destinology

We are sorry your original plans had to be changed. It's fantastic to hear that Emma has managed to guide you so well and rebook your family holiday. We hope you have a fantastic time and appreciate your kind words.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic service and follow up support....

I have previously booked a cruise with Destinology and had a great experience through the whole process. I was looking at cruises for July 26 and came across a really good deal on Seven Seas Splendour. I contacted Destinology and spoke to the TA Maura, she was extremely knowledgeable about the product and listened to my requirements. Within a couple of hours we were booked on the cruise with transfers, pre and post cruise hotels and flights arranged. Maura made the booking experience effortless and filled me with the confidence that should I have any further queries she was only a phone call away to support my requirements. 5 star service!!

April 21, 2026
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Reply from Destinology

We're happy to hear that you had another great booking experience with us. It's wonderful that Maura was so helpful in arranging your cruise and travel plans. We appreciate your kind words and are glad we could provide a 5-star service!

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