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Elevate

your experience with
Once in a Lifetime Holidays.

What does a travel agent do?

We make travel dreams come true

In today's technology-driven world, planning a holiday yourself may seem more cost-effective, but have you ever asked yourself 'what does a travel agent do?' The benefits of using a travel agent can enhance your experience in numerous ways. Our expertise sets us apart, and our Creative Travel Directors are well-versed in global destinations and trends.

Once in a Lifetime Holidays provides personalised service to craft unique experiences tailored to your preferences, from uncovering hidden gems to arranging special excursions. You can save time and effort by entrusting your trip to us, as we handle all the planning and booking details, leaving you free to focus on other priorities.

A bottle of wine and two glasses at a holiday villa, one of the things travel agents do for their clients.

Once in a Lifetime Holidays takes the stress out of planning and gives you peace of mind knowing you have reliable support throughout your journey.

Why book with us?

Access to exclusive promotions and rates

Travel agents are the key to unlocking exclusive deals from hotels and tour operators. We have a vast network of contacts to negotiate better offers on your behalf.

Specialists in complex travel arrangements

You can benefit from our expertise and knowledge of complex travel arrangements. We are trained destination and product experts who can help you navigate the myriad of travel information available.

Will ensure smooth transitions between locations

Planning a multi-destination itinerary can be quite intricate and time-consuming. Your travel agent will coordinate seamless transitions between each destination and make all your transport arrangements.

Guidance on eco-friendly travel choices

We strive to make sustainable choices within our organisation and empower you with information to minimise the environmental footprint of your travel and safeguard our world for future generations to enjoy.

Sunset at Fira in Santorini, with pink hues lighting up the traditional white buildings.

How we work

Booking your Once in a Lifetime Holiday is easy!

Review the summary from your consultation and make sure we have all the details for your once in a lifetime holiday.

We'll start mapping out your trip. It takes time to craft the perfect holiday, so be patient as we build your itinerary and figure out all the logistics.

We will present our proposal, including flights, accommodation, experiences and recommendations.

When you're happy with the plan, you will approve the itinerary.

Your Once in a Lifetime Holidays travel expert will start booking your trip. We'll take care of all your pre-travel arrangements.

It's time to go - Happy holidays!

While you're away, you'll have round-the-clock emergency access to your travel agent in case of any issues.

We can’t wait to hear all about your trip, so we’ll be in touch once you return home.

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The best anecdote for the post-holiday blues is to rebook your next one!

Good things come to those who book holidays through a travel agent with Creative Travel Directors available to them.

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Our point of difference

There are many types of travel agencies, but the service you’ll receive from Once in a Lifetime Holidays is unsurpassable. We are curators of meticulously crafted experiences that indulge your senses and fulfil your wanderlust.

As Creative Travel Directors, we prioritise personalisation, giving you access to remote and secluded locations, unique experiences, and VIP treatment. From witnessing natural wonders to engaging with diverse cultures, our remarkable adventures push boundaries and create unforgettable moments.

At Once in a Lifetime Holidays, we design every element of your journey, leaving you with the task of making lasting memories.

Once-in-a-lifetime holidays create transformative moments, empowering you to discover new facets of yourself and fostering a deeper appreciation for the world's wonders.

That's why our customers keep coming back time and time again.

Award icon for Once in a Lifetime Holidays winning UK Small Luxury Business of the Year 2024.

Destination:
Spain
Nathan and Seb
In today's modern world, we can access the world instantly. But with that access comes a loss of personalisation, so I prefer to talk to a real person, ask questions directly and get recommendations from people who have been to the places I want to go. Once in a Lifetime Holidays took my brief and returned with the perfect holiday mapped out. What they did would have taken me weeks and a headache to match. Their service was personalised and not target or profit-focused, and the holiday was the BEST holiday we’ve ever had. We plan to book another holiday soon.
Destination:
Greece
Charlotte
Once in a Lifetime Holidays are brilliant. They listen to what you are looking for and offer fantastic options. We have used them many times. They've helped us cancel or move holidays through Covid and got us refunds too. Highly recommend Once in a Lifetime Holidays.
Destination:
Dubai
Mr J O'Shea
I have always firmly believed that you get what you pay for in life. Once in a Lifetime Holidays have arranged several of my holiday arrangements and have delivered on every level. Now more than ever, you should use a trusted travel agent to give you peace of mind and exceptional service that ensures your holiday is perfect.

Destination:
Spain
Nathan and Seb
I prefer to talk to a real person, ask direct questions and get recommendations for the places I want to go. Kim from Once in a Lifetime Holidays took my brief and returned with the perfect holiday mapped out. What she did would have taken me weeks and a headache to match. Her service was personalised and not target or profit-focused, and the holiday was the BEST holiday we’ve ever had. We plan to book another holiday soon.
Destination:
Greece
Charlotte
Louise is brilliant. She listens to what you are looking for and offers fantastic options. We have used Louise many times. She helped us cancel or move holidays through Covid and got us refunds too. Highly recommend Once in a Lifetime Holidays.
Destination:
Dubai
Mr J O'Shea
I have always firmly believed that you get what you pay for in life. Dave has arranged all my holiday arrangements and has delivered on every level. Now more than ever, you should use a trusted travel agent to give you peace of mind and exceptional service that ensures your holiday is perfect.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What does a travel agent do? What's the benefit?

Booking your holiday through one of our Creative Travel Directors will save you time, inspire you with new ideas and give you access to exclusive offers. Unlike online booking platforms, we have in-depth knowledge and experience and can advise you on how to get the most out of your holiday while taking the stress out of booking it all yourself.

Q: Is there a charge for your service?

The price of your holiday is inclusive of our award-winning service, which is available around the clock. On rare occasions, we charge a fee for our time, which is deducted from your overall holiday cost if you book with us. We take a deposit at the time of booking for security, and the balance is due 12 weeks before your departure. We accept all cards except American Express, and our preferred payment method is BACS. Please see our T&Cs for more information.

Q: Do you book any type of holiday?

We are travel experts, and any once-in-a-lifetime holiday, regardless of the complexity or simplicity. Our particular expertise lends itself to complicated, far-reaching travel arrangements.

Q: Do you match online prices?

We strive to deliver the best value-for-money holidays and have access to exclusive offers and deals you might not find elsewhere. While our prices are often just as competitive, where we can not match online quotes this is because we offer a bespoke, end-to-end booking service, including 24/7 support in case of emergencies.

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The mountain ranges of Switzerland, where people go for off the beaten track holidays, with the sun setting over the snowy peaks.

Once in a Lifetime Rewards

Introduce Us To Your Friends

The success of our business has been largely due to the loyalty of our clients and we never take this for granted. The referrals that you make to your friends and family are hugely important to us and we want to thank you for your trouble and encourage you to continue to ‘Introduce us to your friends’

As you will have experienced our high levels of service and expertise before you recommend us you can be confident that your friends and family will be well taken care of and treated with the upmost care and respect.

Our Promise to You highlights what we offer to each and every person that reaches out to us.

Referral voucher for once in a lifetime holidays.

Our way of saying thank you

To reward and thank you for introducing us to your friends we have teamed up with Beach to Bar Boutique who offer a beautiful range of beach wear & accessories.

For each new person you introduce to our business that subsequently travels with us, you will be awarded a voucher to spend at Beach to Bar Boutique.

Alternatively you can choose to have a credit placed on your own holiday booking, reducing the cost of your trip.

Terms and Conditions

When one of your friends travels with us you will be awarded a code to be entered in the Beach to Bar Boutique website at payment stage which will be to the value of £25.00.

Alternatively you can request a £25.00 credit to be awarded to an existing booking with an outstanding balance, thereby reducing the cost of your holiday.

There will be one £25.00 award only per referral you make and they will be awarded at the end of the month your friend or family member travels.

There is no cash alternative for the rewards and the codes are not redeemable for cash.

When using your voucher on the Beach to Bar Boutique website a maximum of £25.00 will be awarded, if the goods cost less there will be no refund, if the goods cost more you will be expected to pay the extra directly to Beach to Bar Boutique.

your experience with Once in a Lifetime Holidays.