Sent by Sabine Assaf
Dubai 01/05/2025
Alison is great! Thank you for your patience and support!
It's Nice To Meet You
Hi everyone. I am a British travel expert and I have been living in the Middle East since 2009.
For the last 30 years, I have been working in the travel industry, handling both corporate and leisure travel. I have worked as a travel agent in London (20 years), Qatar, Kuwait and Bahrain, and most recently in Dubai as a travel Manager. During my time as an agent and a corporate travel coordinator, I have gained much valuable travel experience, which assists me in understanding, what is important for every type of traveller.
I have been very fortunate throughout my career to have had the opportunity to visit many corners of the world in the USA, Canada, S America, Europe, Africa and Asia and Central Asia. Plus, during the last 8 years, I have become familiar with several of the countries in the Middle East.
As a Travel Counsellor, I have access to some of the best travel products available in today’s competitive market. By combining my varied travel knowledge along with the access to a huge variety of global travel suppliers, let me arrange the holiday of your dreams for you and your family.
Weddings, honeymoons, special occasions, once-in-a-lifetime experiences e.g. "Sport of Kings" day at the races, whatever it is you’re looking for, Travel Counsellors can provide it. We are experts in creating unique and tailormade trips, that you’re guaranteed to remember for years to come!
I am also delighted to announce that, with our unique professional expertise, we can provide People of Determination a comprehensive accessible travel service to all corners of the world, whatever your additional access, mobility, sensory or cognitive requirements might be.
I take pride in everything I do and I look forward to becoming your personal travel agent and to looking after all your travel needs.
My customer stories
Sent by Vanessa Klein
Dubai 01/05/2025
Alison is amazing Always great service Used her 4/5 times now have had zero issues
Sent by Lars Caneborg
Brisbane 01/05/2025
We love your quick responses the ease of dealing with you.
Sent by Christopher Dcotta
Dubai 01/05/2025
Alison is a fantastic travel agent and we have no hesitation at all in recommending her
Sent by Muriel Marshall
Perth, Australia 01/05/2025
Alison is a fantastic Travel Consultant. She is very receptive, prompt with solutions and responses, reliable and extremely personable. We have, on several occasions, recommended her to our friends and family. She is our favourite.
Sent by Lynne Saint
Dubai 01/05/2025
Alison is my 'go to' travel Counsellor. She always goes the extra mile to accommodate my needs and budget and is thorough in her detail. She always gives me several options on holidays and I can rely on her always, when I need a last minute flight change. I recommend her to friends and colleagues.
Sent by Laura Wellington
Dubai 20/08/2024
Alison really took the time to understand what we needed from our holiday and came up with some fantastic options. She is super efficient with her communication and great at seeking out the most reasonably priced holidays. I will definitely use Alison in future.
Sent by Lindsay Aitken
Dubai 12/06/2024
We are not always the easiest customers as we can be quite indecisive, but Alison is always very patient and helpful. She makes the whole process very simple and efficient. We would always recommend her to colleagues and friends!
Sent by Sean Hoggins
Dubai 12/06/2024
I have found Alison to be very helpful and so knowledgeable in assisting with making my holiday arrangements. I have and will continue to recommend her to my friends.
Sent by Ted Cox
Dubai 12/06/2024
Alison's knowledge and experience in the travel world is truly extensive. Her ability to make last-minute travel alterations due to change of circumstances is well proven.
Sent by Maribeth Jamero
Dubai 12/06/2024
Happy with Alison's availability and responsiveness through every flight request. Any questions or concerns I had been addressed promptly, putting my mind at ease.
Sent by Paul Sherry
Dubai 12/06/2024
Top job, exceeded expectations...
Sent by Tom Raftery
Bristol 12/06/2024
Always prepared to go the extra mile for us, even when we change our minds
Sent by Craig Stewart
Dubai 12/06/2024
Alison really goes the extra mile when assisting with travel reservations & any changes or delays! She is always available on email, whatsapp or phone to chat or help & she choices some really quaint & eclectic destinations and accommodation which is really cool
Sent by Bernadette Walker
Bexhill 12/06/2024
Excellent personal service provided
Sent by Chris D'Cotta
Dubai 21/08/2023
Alison Slater is an amazing travel agent. Nothing is too much trouble for her, and she really went above and beyond the call of duty when she helped us out during Covid
Sent by Stephanie Buller
Riyadh 12/05/2023
Alison Slater is an absolute SUPER STAR!! She is a total credit to Travel Counsellors!! Nothing is too large or small for her to tackle and she gives her time to even small enquiries, making you feel like a valued customer every single time. I honestly am so grateful to know i have Alison there for me for all of my travel needs. Thank you Alison for all that you do.
Sent by Dean Pollard
Dubai 12/05/2023
Alison is amazing....she is patient, listens, cares, knowledgeable and has a "can do" spirit. What a diamond she is ! thank you
Sent by Michelle Sibley
Dubai 12/05/2023
Alison has now organised two holidays for me and both has been fantastic and smooth. I'd recommend her.
Sent by Paul Sherry
Southampton 12/05/2023
Alison did a great job pulling together the complex elements of our family trip to Rome... When we hit problems with our flights which were cancelled at the very last minute with potentially horrible consequences Alison was right there for us and found an alternative flight option which allowed us to continue with our plans. Many thanks to Travel Counsellor for a top job....
Sent by Adrian Camm
London 12/05/2023
Great service. Efficient and friendly. No stone was left unturned and my trip went very smoothly. Good job Alison
Sent by Stephanie Buller
Riyadh 12/05/2023
Alison is just absolutely amazing!! I cannot recommendd her highly enough. This trip was incredibly last minute, but as per usual she pulled out all the stops and got me an amazing trip at a fantastic price and fulfilling all my requirements. Alison is an absolute star!!!!
Sent by Suzanne Gandy
Dubai 12/05/2023
Always had great service from Alison, can't fault her.
Sent by David Walker
London 12/05/2023
Fantastic customer service and a excellent knowledge of different products and holidays, Alison sets the stage and makes booking holidays interesting and exciting.
Sent by Christopher D'Cotta
Dubai 12/05/2023
Alison has always provided us with excellent service
Sent by Dennis Canty
Dubai 12/05/2023
Fast, flexible and friendly. Provided lots of options and made great suggestions throughout
Sent by Caroline Butler
Dubai 12/05/2023
Fantastic from start to finish, brilliant trip! Will definitely be using Alison again!
Sent by Steven Whitley
Dubai 12/05/2023
Alison was extremely helpful and assisted us in finding the right solution for our needs and budget
Sent by Levin Cullen
Dubai 12/05/2023
Excellent service professional always willing to go that bit extra to help
Sent by Shane Lawless
Dubai 12/05/2023
Alison was brilliant, very responsive and very helpful will certainly be using her again.
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Nungwe Beach Zanzibar
02/12/2020
Thank you Alison Slater @travelcounsellors for helping make it possible! Loved our time at Zanzibar, photos don’t do the beach justice!
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My life as a Travel Counsellor during Lockdown!
21 May 2020
What unprecedented times we are living in right now!! --------------------------------------------------------------- Working in the travel industry, as you can no doubt imagine, my business is currently too quiet! When lockdown first started, my main priority was taking care of my regular customers requests for date changes, refunds etc. Now, with more free time, I have been thoroughly entertai
Travel Counsellors UAE travel TV suggestions
26 March 2020
Are you at home and in need of some escapism? Travel Counsellors across the UAE have compiled their suggestions for travel TV shows to watch reruns of. Wanderlust-inducing inspiration…… Travel Man Travel documentary series featuring Richard Ayoade, travelling to a popular city each episode with a celebrity guest Amazing Hotels: life beyond the lobby Giles Coren and Monica Galetti travel the gl
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