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Stunning property in an amazing location.

Once again a brilliant holiday from Simpson Travel. We stayed in the Amphitheatre Suites in Paleochora Crete which is a stunning property in an amazing location. The host, Giota is the most wonderful host ever.

Date of experience : 03 October 2023

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Dear pamela wilson, Thank you for choosing Simpson Travel, we really appreciate you taking the time to leave this 5-star review. We are delighted to know that once again you had a brilliant holiday with us and that the Amphitheatre Suites in Paleochora Crete were stunning and the location amazing. We’re also very happy to hear that you found Giota the most wonderful host ever! 😊 We look forward to welcoming you back again on another Simpson holiday soon. Kind regards, Hayley Grammenos Customer Service Executive Simpson Travel

Totally unprofessional complaints process

Their complaints process is not for them to actually take complaints, do not expect them to do anything about your complaint. If they ask to speak to you, decline, they record the calls and share them, again, not for your benefit. I have never seen a supposedly luxury company deal with complaints in this way. Would never use again. Richard Laitham who responded to this review is the person who took and shared the complaint so I am not willing to work with him on this. He purports to share things that "require comment" when he has already dismissed your complaint "because it is a personal matter", so his comments here mean nothing.

Date of experience : 03 November 2023

Dear SWLondon, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are very concerned to read your comments regarding our complaints process. I wish to assure you that all guests feedback is taken seriously and treated in strict confidence. All call recordings are for internal training & quality check purposes only, in accordance with UK data protection regulations. Our guests can have the assurance that their feedback is treated confidentially, and we will only ever share feedback with external suppliers, when investigating a specific complaint that requires their comments. So we can look into this matter further, please can you provide us with your full name & booking reference to the following email address: [email protected] We look forward to hearing from you and thank you for bringing this matter to our attention. Kind regards, Richard Latham Customer Service Manager

Wonderful Katouna Suites

Another wonderful holiday through Simpsons Travel - thank you. We’re not long returned from the fabulous Katouna Suites on Lefkada, where we enjoyed two weeks of first class service from Maria, the concierge, and her team of Laity and Natalia. Nothing was too much trouble and the care and thought they put in to looking after their guests is first class. The hotel is in such a beautiful spot, with breathtaking views and the village only a ten minute walk away is charming. We can’t rate highly enough. Huge thanks to you all for a wonderful holiday.

Date of experience : 04 June 2023

Dear Sally, Thank you for your 5 star review, it was our pleasure to welcome you to Katouna Suites in Lefkada. I agree it's an amazing destination with breathtaking views! Thank you for recognising the first class service of Maria, Laity and Natalia in ensuring you were well looked after. We are delighted to hear you had a wonderful holiday. I will pass on your kind words to them. I hope it won't be long before we welcome you back again on another Simpson holiday. Warm regards, Hayley Grammenos Customer Service Executive Simpson Travel

First class service

All our dealings with Simpson Travel have been swift, efficient and professional. There is no ‘up-selling’, just straightforward help and advice when booking our holiday, along with the sense of feeling “looked after” should anything go wrong.

Date of experience : 24 September 2023

Dear Deana Taylor Thank you for choosing Simpson Travel, we really appreciate you taking the time to leave this 5-star review. We are particularly overjoyed to see you have rated our service first class and that all of your interactions with us have been swift, efficient and professional. 😊 We’re also very pleased to hear that you always feel 'looked after' when booking a holiday with us. We look forward to welcoming you back again on another Simpson holiday soon. Kind regards, Hayley Grammenos Customer Service Executive Simpson Travel

Exceptional concierge service…

It’s our first time using Simpson Travel and we’ll definitely be using them again! Great customer service, especially Maria, our local, friendly concierge on Meganisi. Nothing was too much trouble for her. Maria made contact with us before we left the UK and stayed in contact whilst in resort for any little extras that we needed…faultless! We stayed in a beautiful villa (Villa Spilia View) which was perfect for us! Lots of steps to reach it though, so not for the faint hearted, but worth it for the beautiful views once up there! Meganisi is a fabulous place to relax and unwind.

Date of experience : 30 July 2023

Dear Jen Hardiman, Thank you for your 5 star review, and it was our pleasure to welcome you at Spilia View in Meganissi, Greece. I agree it's a beautiful villa and fabulous destination. Thank you also for recognising the efforts of the staff specifically Maria, your local concierge in providing an exceptional level of service throughout your stay. I will be sure to let her know of your wonderful feedback. I hope it won't be long before we welcome you back again on another Simpson holiday! Warm regards, Hayley Grammenos Customer Service Executive Simpson Travel

Wonderful company and villa

Wonderful company. Simpson travel take all the pre-holiday stress away. Really helpful team. Brilliant app with all documents and information needed made it so simple. Villa of exceptional standard and would highly recommend. Will definitely use Simpson travel again.

Date of experience : 09 September 2023

Dear Kate Wright, Thank you for taking the time to leave a 5-star review. I'm thrilled to hear you we were able to take all the pre-holiday stress away and you consider us a wonderful company to travel with. I’m also very pleased to know you found the Villa of exceptional standard and would highly recommend! 😊 We very much appreciate you booking with us and we look forward to the pleasure of welcoming you back soon. Kind regards, Hayley Grammenos Customer Service Executive Simpson Travel

A travel company for life

Once you’ve traveled with Simpsons, nothing else matches up. The level of care in choosing properties and coordinating flights and car hire companies gives real peace of mind. With no other company have we ever gone from exiting arrivals to driving away in under 10 minutes flat. Last but not least, having contacts and a rep. helps with problems. In our case, a wallet left in the car is already on its way back from Crete, thanks to the diligence of the rep. and a fantastic local car hire company. This is just 1 example of the benefits we’ve been glad of over the years, as opposed to self booking or impersonal big corporates. It’s why we keep coming back.

Date of experience : 24 June 2023

Dear Mrs Laver, Thank you for taking the time to leave a 5-star review and for your wonderful feedback. It was our pleasure to welcome you at the The Kissamos Estate in Crete. Thank you for recognising the excellent level of care we are always striving to provide and the outstanding choice of villas, apartments and boutique hotels we carefully select. I hope it won't be long before we welcome you back again on another Simpson holiday! Warm regards, Hayley Grammenos Customer Service Executive Simpson Travel

Fantastic holiday in Crete

We have now booked holidays in Crete with Simpsons 3 times over several years, having just returned from GK Beach hotel with them - the properties, hosts and consistently high service are absolutely exceptional. We love our holidays with them - you really do get value for money. I would recommend them wholeheartedly.

Date of experience : 06 September 2023

Dear Jessica, Thank you for the glowing review! We are thrilled to know that you had a fantastic holiday in Crete!😊 We’re also very pleased to know that you consider the properties, hosts and service absolutely exceptional each time you have travelled with us. Thank you for recommending and choosing Simpson Travel, we really look forward to welcoming you back again very soon. Kind regards, Hayley Grammenos Customer Service Executive Simpson Travel

Katouna bliss

We have just returned from our holiday at Katouna Suites in Lefkada, which was a pleasure from start to finish. The hotel is beautifully situated with breathtaking views. Our room was large, comfortable, thoughtfully organised and spotlessly clean. The staff were professional, friendly, helpful and charming. In particular, Laithy was exemplary and could not have done more to make our stay so delightful, and the concierge, Maria, went out of her way to think of every comfort. A wonderful holiday which matched our high expectations of Simpsons.

Dear Mrs Nelson, Thank you for your 5 star review, and it was our pleasure to welcome you at Katouna Suites in Lefkada. We’re so happy to hear you enjoyed the hotel and location and thank you also for recognising the efforts of the staff in ensuring you had a great stay. We will pass on your kind words. I hope it won't be long before we welcome you back again on another Simpson holiday! Warm regards, Hayley Grammenos Customer Service Executive Simpson Travel

Holiday at GK Beach with Simpson Travel

This was our second visit to GK Beach and it was lovely to see many familiar staff members when we returned this year. The rooms were clean and thoughtfully appointed (clips for towels should it get windy, in room speaker, UK charging station). The pool is great for kids who can swim unaided (the shallow end is not shallow enough for kids to stand in) and the beach and sea is on the doorstep. The food at the beach restaurant is very tasty and the portions are generous. It is a friendly, small resort where it is easy for kids to make friends. Thanks very much to Ariadni, Sarah, George and team for another great stay.

Date of experience : 16 July 2023

Dear Laura Abrahams, Thank you for your 5 star review, and it was our pleasure to welcome you at the GK Beach Hotel. Thank you also for recognising the efforts of the staff in ensuring you had a great stay. We’re thrilled to hear you had a wonderful holiday and found that the facilities suited your requirements well. I hope it won't be long before we welcome you back again on another Simpson holiday! Warm regards, Hayley Grammenos Customer Service Executive Simpson Travel

Simpson Travel - a quality experience

Simpson Travel are a great holiday company. We have travelled with them many times and always had a positive experience. It starts with the choice of accommodation which is always of a high standard and is exactly as described and shown in the photographs. This means that you can book with confidence knowing exactly what you will find when you arrive. Car hire is always good and the local staff are excellent in customer care. This is a company that really understands what their customers want from a holiday and always delivers.

Date of experience : 10 September 2023

Dear Anne Tucker, Thank you for taking the time to leave a 5-star review. We're really glad to hear that you've had a positive experience with us on multiple occasions. We’re also thrilled to know that our choice of properties have met your expectations, and that you've found them to be as described and shown in the photos. Your confidence in booking with us means a lot. We're happy you've had good experiences with our car hire services and that our local staff have been excellent in their level of customer care. Knowing we've been able to meet your expectations for a great holiday experience is the best feedback we can get. Thanks again for choosing Simpson Travel, we appreciate your past and continuous support and we can’t wait to welcome you back again soon.😊 Kind regards, Hayley Grammenos Customer Service Executive Simpson Travel

Simpson’s Travel - fantastic holiday company

Just had another fabulous holiday with Simpson Travel. They are masters at sourcing really special locations and properties and just get all the little details right to differentiate them from the rest . Keep up the good work and thank you !!!

Date of experience : 16 September 2023

Dear Julie, Thank you for taking the time to leave a 5-star review. We’re thrilled to hear you consider us a fantastic holiday company and masters at sourcing really special locations and properties.😊 We’re also very pleased to know we continue to get all the little details right. We appreciate you booking with us and we look forward to the pleasure of welcoming you back soon. Kind regards, Hayley Grammenos Customer Service Executive Simpson Travel

We had a very enjoyable 11-night stay…

We had a very enjoyable 11-night stay at the Katouna Suites in late May. The accommodation and food were both very good. The rooms were spacious with lovely views, and the breakfasts were consistently high standard. The staff were very diligent and eager to please, and in particular our concierge Maria was excellent. The Katouna Suites are convenient for several good local restaurants and for exploring the beautiful island of Lefkada. We'd be very happy to go back.

Date of experience : 17 May 2023

Dear Mr Millen, Thank you for taking the time to leave a 5-star review. I'm thrilled to hear you had an enjoyable stay at Katouna Suites and that everything from the accommodation, location, food and staff were excellent! We’re very happy that you loved exploring Lefkada and that Katouna Suites was situated in the perfect spot to be able to do that. We appreciate you booking with us and we look forward to the pleasure of welcoming you back soon. Kind regards, Hayley Grammenos Customer Service Executive Simpson Travel

An exceptional service and experience

Our whole trip to Paxos with Simpson Travel was exceptional and exceeded expectations – the hotel was lovely, our hosts were very welcoming (before and during our visit) and their local reps took away all the hassles of travel at every stage. We'll definitely use them again. Thank you!

Date of experience : 15 May 2023

Dear Mrs Mackenzie, Thank you for choosing Simpson Travel, we really appreciate you taking the time to leave this 5-star review. I am thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your holiday in Paxos and it exceeded your expectations! Thank you also for recognising the efforts of your hosts and local reps. I hope it won't be long before we welcome you back again on another Simpson holiday! Warm regards, Hayley Grammenos Customer Service Executive Simpson Travel

The Azur retreat in Meganisi is a real treat

The Azur retreat in Meganisi is a real treat and offers service of the highest standard. The 'Simpson' approach to getting us there an back was faultless - flights, taxi, water taxi, car hire and hotel - and wonderfully timed. Fully recommended.

Date of experience : 03 September 2023

Dear Ian Squires, Thank you for your 5 star review, and it was our pleasure to welcome you at Azur Retreat in Meganissi, Greece. We agree it's a real treat and we’re thrilled you found the service of the highest standard. Thank you also for recognising the 'Simpson' approach of getting you there and back seamlessly. We’re very happy to hear you would full recommend us. 😊 I hope it won't be long before we welcome you back again on another Simpson holiday! Warm regards, Hayley Grammenos Customer Service Executive Simpson Travel

Reassuringly good service.

We have booked through Simpson Travel many times now and have always been satisfied with the properties and the service while away. Although it costs more we prefer to travel with a company we feel we can trust to look after us if we needed help. That peace of mind means we can just relax and enjoy our holiday.

Dear Michelle, Thank you for taking the time to leave a 5-star review. We’re thrilled to know that you have booked through Simpson Travel many times now and have always been satisfied with the properties and the service you’ve received whilst away. We’re also delighted to hear that you consider us a company you can trust to look after you if you needed help and the peace of mind of that means you are able to just relax and enjoy our holiday. Kind regards, Hayley Grammenos Customer Service Executive Simpson Travel

Lovely setting at GK Beach Hotel…

Lovely setting at GK Beach Hotel overall. Great concierge service and friendly helpful staff. Wine was expensive and served too warm. Bathroom was dated. Simpson travel was helpful and responded well to enquiries.

Dear Joe, Thank you for leaving a review following your recent holiday. I'm delighted to hear that you found GK beach Hotel a lovely setting, with great concierge service and friendly helpful staff. I’m sorry to note that you were disappointed with the wine due to the cost and temperature and you found the bathroom dated. We will notify the hotel of your feedback for review. Thank you for bringing these matters to our attention. Hopefully we can welcome you back on another Simpson holiday soon. 😊 Kind regards, Hayley Grammenos Customer Service Executive Simpson Travel

Brilliant service!

The service we received both before we travelled and during our stay was excellent. The staff were friendly, helpful and very efficient. We were particularly impressed when we had a slow puncture with the car - it was collected, and a replacement brought to the hotel within an hour. All in all, the best service we have received from a travel company!

Date of experience : 22 September 2023

Dear Maria, Thank you for leaving a 5-star review following your recent Simpson holiday. An integral part of our service delivery objective is to consistently provide a genuinely friendly, helpful and efficient service from the booking stage through to your holiday. So, I am very pleased this was your experience. Sorry to hear about your hire car slow puncture, but again delighted that this was rectified quickly, which again is all part of the Simpson customer service ethos. Thank you again for your 5-star review, and we hope to feature in your future holiday plans. Warm regards, Richard Latham Customer Service Manager Simpson Travel

A caring company who make travel a pleasure

The first time in years we have booked a package holiday and it could not have been better. Simpson Travel really know their stuff! Every detail of our holiday was pretty well perfect; attention to detail was impeccable and we really appreciated all the little extras that make a holiday special

Date of experience : 26 September 2023

Dear DeniDee, Thank you for the glowing review! We are very pleased to hear that this was the first time in years you had booked a package holiday and it could not have been better.😊 We’re also pleased to know that every detail of your holiday was perfect and our attention to detail was impeccable. Thank you for choosing Simpson Travel, we look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Kind regards, Hayley Grammenos Customer Service Executive Simpson Travel

When you have been on as many Simpson’s…

When you have been on as many Simpson’s holidays as I have, you know and appreciate the exceptional standards and quality of service. Simpsons have never let me down and their friendly staff care about making your holiday relaxed and happy. The accommodation always has the signature Simpson style and location.. and some of the ‘roads less travelled’ to them are just adventurous enough to achieve seclusion and exclusivity. If you use Simpson’s once you’ll find it hard not to again..

Date of experience : 28 May 2023

Dear Karen K, Thank you for the glowing review! We are grateful for your kind words and are pleased to know that you appreciate the exceptional standards and quality of service we always strive to deliver. Thank you also for recognising the efforts of Simpson staff, dedicated to providing exceptional service every step of the way. We aim to exceed expectations, provide a personalised approach and outstanding location choices that makes your holiday experience as effortless as it is memorable. Thank you for choosing Simpson Travel, we look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Kind regards, Hayley Grammenos Customer Service Executive Simpson Travel

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We use the company every year and they…

We use the company every year and they are excellent well organised and very efficient here and wherever you decide to go on holiday always reps etc to meet and check .

Date of experience : 26 September 2023

A top highly professional travel company

Simpson Travel is an exceptional travel company in today’s world. It manages to make you feel like an individual whilst ensuring you receive a total offering, with nothing left to chance. It enabled us to have a true holiday - no concerns, no complaints - a complete feeling of being looked after by people who cared. Perfect.

Date of experience : 19 September 2023

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Dear Alison Dixon, Thank you for taking the time to leave a 5-star review. We're thrilled to hear that you found our service exceptional and professional. It's great to know that you felt like an individual, and we're pleased that everything went smoothly, leaving you with a worry-free holiday experience. Your feedback means a lot to us, and it's fantastic to hear that our team made you feel well taken care of. We appreciate you booking with us and we look forward to the pleasure of welcoming you back soon. Kind regards, Hayley Grammenos Customer Service Executive Simpson Travel

Fantastic experience/holiday!

Simpson Villas/holidays are always what they offer - what you see is what you get, thankfully! The booking & pre departure service is always smooth & well timed. The concierge/team in country are always welcoming & knowledgeable. We have used Simpsons for around 8-10 holidays over the years, mainly the Greek islands but Corsica too. We keep returning - that says it all!

Date of experience : 17 September 2023

Dear Sarah D, Thank you for the glowing review! We are really pleased to know that you had a fantastic holiday and experience with us and that the booking & pre departure service is always smooth & well timed. 😊 I’m also delighted to hear that you find the local concierge team welcoming & knowledgeable. We appreciate your past and continuous support and we look forward to welcoming you back again very soon. Kind regards, Hayley Grammenos Customer Service Executive Simpson Travel

White Orchid Paradise

On arrival we immediately realised that we'd found a wonderfully quiet and beautiful corner of Greece. The hotel is immaculate and having met the owner we know the pride that she takes in making it look new each year. Our hosts (Vivian and Herm) were consumate in looking after us, cooking fresh and varied breakfasts each day, even bringing fresh citrus water to the pool on the hotest day. We will be back.

Date of experience : 14 August 2023

Dear Mark, Thank you for your 5 star review, and it was our pleasure to welcome you at the White Orchid Hotel, in Sivota. We agree it's a wonderfully quiet and beautiful corner of Greece and thank you also for recognising the efforts of the owner as well as your hosts (Vivian and Herm) in ensuring you were well looked after. I agree their breakfasts are delightful! I hope it won't be long before we welcome you back again on another Simpson holiday! Warm regards, Hayley Grammenos Customer Service Executive Simpson Travel

Wonderful in every way

Wonderful in every way! Relaxing, peaceful and so tranquil - La Bella Mare is an absolute gem! Clean, comfortable, nestled between the hills with its own private pebble beach overlooking crystal clear waters the location, the staff, the facilities, everything about this small boutique hotel was simply perfect!

Date of experience : 25 September 2023

Dear Jane, Thank you for leaving a 5-star review about your holiday at the Bella Mare Hotel. I'm delighted to hear your holiday was relaxing, peaceful and so tranquil, and I would agree the Bella Mare remains an absolute gem! Thank you again for leaving a review & likewise for choosing Simpson Travel. Warm regards, Richard Latham Customer Service Manager Simpson Travel

Beautiful villa with an exceptional service

Beautiful villa with an exceptional service, would highly recommend Simpson Travel, Villa Rafael de Toni and Amanda, our concierge. All in all a fabulous, relaxing holiday for our family of 4, with plenty of space for the boys to run around in the garden when not in the pool! We would recommend a hire car, which made it so easy to explore this great location. Thank you

Date of experience : 20 October 2023

Dear Rowena Buntrock, Thank you for choosing Simpson Travel, we really appreciate you taking the time to leave this 5-star review. We are very happy to hear that you found the villa beautiful and that you experienced exceptional service from us during your holiday. We’re also delighted to know that you had a fabulous, relaxing holiday with your family. 😊 We look forward to welcoming you back again on another Simpson holiday soon. Kind regards, Hayley Grammenos Customer Service Executive Simpson Travel

Superb holiday with Simpsons

Simpsons made our holiday so easy. Car and ferry transfers were quick, smooth and extremely comfortable. Our villa was excellently equipped and spotless. The inclusive of beach towels was really appreciated. The support from the local concierge was superb. Help when needed but no pressure. Definitely a cut above other travel operators.

Dear Anon, Thank you for taking the time to leave a 5-star review about your holiday experience. From your feedback, it sounds like we ticked all the boxes & exceeded your expectations. We appreciate you sharing with us that your villa was excellently equipped and spotless, and also that your car and ferry transfers were quick, smooth and extremely comfortable. Thank you as well for mentioning the support from your local concierge was superb. Thank you again for your wonderful review & for choosing Simpson Travel. Warm regards, Richard Latham Customer Service Manager Simpson Travel

Luxury travel companies watch out

Luxury travel companies watch out! Simpson travel goes beyond this. We’ve just come back from our honeymoon at Villa Maya Eden Collection in Kalkan. Such an amazing villa and a wonderful local concierge Kitty! We are lost for words, it was the most amazing holiday experience from start to finish.

Date of experience : 24 September 2023

Hi Paul, Thank you for taking the time to leaving this 5-star review, and on behalf of the company, belated congratulations on your marriage. I’m so pleased you chose Simpson Travel for your honeymoon, and even more thrilled that you had such an amazing holiday at the Villa Maya Eden Collection in Kalkan. We also appreciate you mentioning how wonderful Kitty, the local concierge was and that this was the most amazing holiday experience from start to finish. Thank you again for this glowing review and congratulations again on your nuptials. Warm regards, Richard Latham Customer Service Manager Simpson Travel

We always feel looked after when we…

We always feel looked after when we travel with Simpson Travel. The Rou Estate is a favourite of ours for some peace and tranquility in the most beautiful setting. The on site team are helpful without being intrusive. Food in the onsite taverna was delicious and the addition of an honesty bar at the poolside was very welcome. Nice touch that they remembered us from a previous visit 7 years ago. Hire cars are definitely of a lower standard here than other parts of Europe but in the scheme of things, it get's you from A to B and the aircon worked!

Dear Sian, Thank you for leaving a 5-star review following your recent Simpson holiday at the Rou Estate. I do agree with you that for some peace and tranquility in the most beautiful setting, the Rou Estate is hard to beat. The team lead by Gaynor, our Operations Manager will always go over & beyond to ensure our guests have a memorable holiday, and the personalised style of remembering a guest, albeit from 7 years ago is all part of the Simpson’s service ethos. Sorry to hear about the standard of your hire car, and please be assured this is something we are actively working on to improve for the 2024 season. Thank you again for your 5-star review, and we look forward to making many more happy holiday memories with you. Warm regards, Richard Latham Customer Service Manager Simpson Travel

Unbeatable …

Sometimes after a Simpson Travel Holiday you just want to keep it a secret because part of the attraction is that the best of what they offer is slightly off the beaten tourist track and as a customer, you hope it will stay that way. We had a wonderful week at the Kyparissi Suites in Kioni in the north east of Ithaca. Time stands still beneath cobalt blue skies in this quiet little port / village. Traditional tavernas serve delicious food and there is plenty to explore further afield in the island, if you can bear to leave Kioni. We particularly enjoyed breakfasts in Stavros village and evening drinks by the sea at Frikes. But to walk down the steps beyond the village of Kioni and dip into the glittering turquoise sea below is unbeatable.

Dear Georgina, Thank you for choosing Simpson Travel, we really appreciate you taking the time to leave this 5-star review. We are delighted to know that you consider Simpson Travel ‘Unbeatable’. We’re also very pleased to hear that you experienced a wonderful week at Kyparissi Suites in Ithaca. Your description and feedback of your holiday and it’s location is beautiful and really speaks to its idyllic nature. Thank you for choosing Simpson Travel and we look forward to welcoming you back again on another Simpson holiday soon. Kind regards, Hayley Grammenos Customer Service Executive Simpson Travel

Great Holiday in Corfu

Excellent communications and information provided for holiday. Flights and travel well organised and easy to follow. Location of Hotel was stunning, facilities were very good and all staff were friendly, helpful and most locals spoke very good English. Easy to find local tavernas and food prices much better that UK. Walking coast paths and seeing all the wild flora was amazing. Weather was warm and dry. What more can you ask!!

Date of experience : 17 May 2023

Dear Mr Brooks, Thank you for taking the time to leave a 5-star review. I'm thrilled to hear you had a great holiday in Corfu and found that the service and facilities offered were of a high standard. I hope it won't be long before we welcome you back again on another Simpson holiday! Kind regards, Hayley Grammenos Customer Service Executive Simpson Travel

Amazing service from start to finish!

Just back from an amazing trip to the Rou Estate in Corfu! First time booking through Simpsons and it won’t be the last - superb service from initial booking right the way through our stay. Everyone so helpful - particular thanks go to Gaynor and her team at The Rou Estate. Never had this level of service before and it really did make our holiday special…we didn’t want to leave! 😊 will definitely use Simpson holidays again and recommend

Date of experience : 04 June 2023

Dear Laura, Thank you for your 5 star review, and it was our pleasure to welcome you at the Rou Estate in Corfu! Thank you for letting us know that you had an amazing trip at Rou and also for recognising the efforts of the staff in ensuring everyone was well looked after. We are very happy to hear that you got to experience exceptional service every step of the way. I hope it won't be long before we welcome you back again on another Simpson holiday! Warm regards, Hayley Grammenos Customer Service Executive Simpson Travel

Splendid Selimiye

Simpson always organise great holidays. Their staff here in the UK and our destinations are always professional and extremely helpful. They provide great venues and most importantly reliable support. It is very reassuring knowing their team is there should we need them. Thank you Jessica and Niko. Keep it up !

Date of experience : 03 September 2023

Dear C Roberts, Thank you for choosing Simpson Travel, we really appreciate you taking the time to leave this 5-star review. We are delighted to know you find Simpson Travel always organises great holidays for you and that the staff in the UK and abroad are professional and extremely helpful. We look forward to welcoming you back again on another Simpson holiday soon. Kind regards, Hayley Grammenos Customer Service Executive Simpson Travel

Amazing Villa Elmas in Kalkan…

Amazing Villa Elmas in Kalkan that exceeded all our expectations; it was so tranquil and relaxing. The bonus of a boat trip on an impressive gulet boat and a complementary Haman where both such lovely treats. I hope we can come again next year!

Date of experience : 14 October 2023

Dear Rebecca S, Thank you for taking the time to leave a 5-star review. We’re thrilled to hear that Villa Elmas in Kalkan exceeded all your expectations and was amazing! We’re also very pleased to know that you found the complimentary boat trip and Haman such lovely treats.😊 We appreciate you booking with us and we look forward to the pleasure of welcoming you back soon. Kind regards, Hayley Grammenos Customer Service Executive Simpson Travel

Amazing Holiday

Amazing Holiday, Villa Sottu in Corsica was beautiful with incredible views of Calvi, lovely pool, nice large bathrooms and bedrooms, all the mod cons. Debbie Clover at Simpson Travel was great and went the extra mile to make our holiday very enjoyable. Highly recommended.

Date of experience : 26 August 2023

Dear Iain, Thank you for your 5 star review, and it was our pleasure to welcome you at Villa Sottu in Corsica. I'm very pleased to hear you had an amazing holiday and found Villa Sottu beautiful and with great amenities included. I’m also delighted to know that Debbie was great and went the extra mile to make your holiday very enjoyable. We appreciate you booking with us and we look forward to the pleasure of welcoming you back soon. Warm regards, Hayley Grammenos Customer Service Executive Simpson Travel

Customer Satisfaction

From the moment we landed in Greece Simpson Travel were there at every step of the way to make sure we were looked after until we arrived at where we were staying . The most impressive action was giving every Simpson client a small bottle of water at the airport !!!! Thereafter it was phone calls to make sure we were OK

Dear Mr Fletcher, We appreciate you taking the time to leave a 5-star review following your recent Simpson holiday. An integral part of the Simpson holiday experience is ensuring our guests are well-looked after at each point from arrival to departure, and sometimes it’s the small touches like providing a complimentary bottle of water that makes a difference. Thank you again for taking the time to leave your 5-star review, and we look forward to the pleasure of welcoming you back again soon. Warm regards, Richard Latham Customer Service Manager Simpson Travel

Another great holiday with Simpson…

Another great holiday with Simpson Travel. Just got back from Meganissi after having spent a week in an absolutely fabulous villa with amazing views. Can’t recommend Simpson Travel enough….. everything is so well organised and the rep Maria was extremely helpful and couldn’t do enough for us to ensure our holiday was perfect. Thank you also to Sami for organising the parking at Birmingham airport. We will definitely be using Simpson Travel for future holidays. Paul Thompson

Date of experience : 21 May 2023

Dear Mr Thompson, Thank you for your 5 star review, and it was our pleasure to welcome you at Casa di Maura in Meganissi. I agree it's an amazing destination and thank you also for recognising the efforts of the staff in ensuring you were well looked after. Thank you for your past and continuous support. We look forward to welcoming you back in Greece again soon. Kind regards, Hayley Grammenos Customer Service Executive Simpson Travel

Fab villa holiday in Lefkada

A fab holiday at Villa Porphyra in Lefkada- villa was great, really well equipped and in a lovely location in the hills just 5 min walk from the beach and several tavernas and bars. Simpson travel service was great all the way from first booking call through to check out at the end of the holiday. Made for a very relaxing holiday. Highly recommend.

Date of experience : 10 September 2023

Dear Catherine Haughton, Thank you for taking the time to leave a 5-star review. I'm thrilled to hear you had a fabulous holiday at Villa Porphyra in Lefkada. I’m also delighted to hear you found our service to be great from start to finish and that it allowed you to relax and enjoy your holiday as planned. 😊 We appreciate you booking with us and we look forward to the pleasure of welcoming you back soon. Kind regards, Hayley Grammenos Customer Service Executive Simpson Travel

Rep gave amazing service

Booked an amazing villa in Corsica last minute. Couldn't get flights so booked a ferry. Our ferry was cancelled twice, then delayed, so we ended up arriving at the villa at 4am. The rep was in constant contact with us throughout the journey, saying not to worry. We suggested we book into a hotel near the port or even sleep in the car, but she insisted on coming out at 4 in the morning to meet us, and we were so grateful. We are seasoned travellers and don't usually need 'repping' but this service just made everything so much easier. The villa was also stunning!

Dear Heather Moore, Thank you for the glowing review! We are grateful for your kind words and are very pleased to know that the service you received from your local concierge was amazing! 😊 We’re also absolutely delighted to hear you found the villa stunning!! Thank you for choosing Simpson Travel and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Kind regards, Hayley Grammenos Customer Service Executive Simpson Travel

A Wonderful Time at Bella Mare Hotel

We had a wonderful time at Bella Mare Hotel with Simpson Travel, smooth running from start to finish, every detail well thought out. A beautiful setting with friendly and efficient staff, very clean and comfortable accommodation, good food, lovely gardens, beach and pools and plenty of great places to visit along the coast

Dear Joan, Thank you for taking the time to leave this fantastic 5-star review. I’m delighted to learn you had a wonderful holiday at our Bella Mare Hotel in Corfu. I agree with you, the hotel is situated in a beautiful setting with lovely gardens, and thank you for sharing how friendly & efficient you found the staff. It was our pleasure to have you as a guest and we look forward to welcoming you at another Simpson property soon! Warm regards, Richard Latham Customer Service Manager Simpson Travel

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“still waiting for a response from simpsons after 3 weeks”.

written by vpFry458 on 26/09/2015

After a very poor holiday to casa Theodora in Corsica and speaking with Simpsons travel, I am still waiting for a response from the customer services department. I spoke to them the first week I returned to the UK and some 3 weeks later still zero response after I was informed that the matter would be discussed with the customer services Director. I would not recommend this travel company to friends or associates, they have demonstrated a very poor attitude to a customer with a genuine complaint after over selling a property which fell far short from the description. Simpsons travel have not demonstarted to me in anyway that they have taken my complaint seriousely, the very least I would have expected is an update. They have much learn about customer service.

“not interested in holiday feedback”

written by Exxxxie on 23/09/2015

I can only agree with the comments from the other low starred reviewers. we had a problem on holiday re a strong, unidentified chemical smell in the annexe bedroom building of the villa. we spoke to the rep at length and as the source of the smell remained unclear, we would not use the room. we were not willing to take any health risks, espec as my daughter suffers from eczema and has anaphalaxysis, so highly sensitive. A report was written to the boss by the rep regarding the situation. on our return we were not contacted for feedback, just received am automated holiday questionnaire. then we initiated e mail correspondence with Simpsons who were dismissive and disinterested in our opinion or point of view on the issue . having read the report there are areas of it we disagree with entirely. we felt we were not given any interest or credence. would never use again. very insulted to be offered a hamper when we requested a portion of the accommodation price back to cover the cost of a bedroom that was unusable in our opinion.

“Great Company”

written by GreekTraveller1 on 05/08/2014

I would like to thank Simpsons Travel for both a very good holiday and also for helping out so much with my lost luggage (laptop). The villa and the holiday rep were of the highest standard and everything ran like clockwork. On travelling back I managed to leave my laptop on the boat and Simpson's dealt with everything and it was returned within 1 week. The communicated through and called me daily with an update. This service was more than expected and as such I would use Simpson's travel again.

“Not worth £5500.00”

written by Forsythkx295 on 29/07/2014

We book last minute with simpson executive travel angi estate jasmine villa in corfu. Looked great in the photos. When we got there we where meet by the simpson agent who pointed us in the direction of the simpson car rentals and told me to phone her when we reached the villa, so she could tell the cleaner to open the gates. Our rental car was terrible and the central locking didn't work. When we arrived at the villa we received a welcome pack, which was great. On seeing the villa I was disappointed how small it was only a two seater sofa to sit on. The pool area was lovely and the view amazing. The tv in the living area had only one channel working and the two tvs in the bedroom didn't work .. I text the rep. And told her she replied . "Have you checked as I had them fixed I rang the estate manger who confirms they are working " ... They weren't ! I told her we could only get sky news and the other tvs didn't work .. I had no further reply from her and never seen her the whole week... This was a disappointing villa for the amount of money we paid ... Not impressed with service

Loggedin's Comment

Written on: 10/08/2014

We booked with them on 2 occasions, to Corsica and Turkey. Once the rental car was filthy and we asked them to change it, which they did at the airport. I think that if I were not happy with the villa and paid what you paid, I would have insisted on them offering me alternative accommodation. Our experiences with Simpsons Travel has been very accommodating agents. I would ask to speak to the boss about your experience now you are back!

Lesley1234's Comment

Written on: 11/08/2014

Thank you I think I will .. Our hire car was useless the central locking didn't work and their rep may as well not been there , she made us feel that we couldntsay how we felt and was no help .. Not a great first experience with Simpson travel , other agents where more helpful.. We paid a lot of money !

Simpsontravel's Comment

Written on: 13/03/2015

Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your feedback in reference to your recent holiday at The Agni Estate Jasmine in Corfu. Please accept my sincerest apologies for your experience as it is clear that on this occasion we have failed to meet the standards we set ourselves as a company. At Simpson Travel we pride ourselves on the use of quality, reputable car hire agents. I am sorry that your vehicle did not reflect these standards. This is something that I personally will be looking into with our supplier on the island. Furthermore, I would like to apologise for the issues you encountered with the TV in the property. We will ensure that this matter is not repeated and that all technical appliances within the property are fully functioning. If you would like to discuss this matter further, please do not hesitate to contact me. Once again, thank you for your feedback and I hope we have the opportunity to restore your faith in Simpson Travel in the near future. Sean Carroll Customer Service Manager Simpson Travel

“Beautiful Corsican holiday”

written by RichS75 on 18/01/2014

Simpson Travel were excellent in organising my holiday to Corsica. The flight from Heathrow with BA is at a good time in the morning and very convenient. We were met at the airport by the very friendly and helpful representatives, who directed us to the car hire desk where we picked up our car for the short drive to our villa. The villa was amazing, in a beautiful rural setting with the sound of the birds and braying donkeys to keep you company and the neighbouring villas were far enough away to give a sense of privacy. The villa had everything you could have needed, fantastic pool with views over the countryside and was very modern with all the comforts of home. We chose to eat in several nights using the BBQ, as well as venturing out to the local restaurants for delicious Corsican meals. The beaches in the south west corner of Corsica were more than we could have imagined, we travelled out of the main summer season so they were very quiet, but we were lucky with the weather and it was warm enough to lie on the beach and swim in the sea. I would suggest visiting the towns of Bonifacio and Porto Vechio which have so much to see and the location of Bonifacio on the cliff edge will have you gazing in amazement. It was our first visit to Corsica and I would definitely return.

“Unwilling to accept genuine negative feedback”

written by InthelandoftheBard on 01/01/2014

We had travelled to Crete with Simpson in 2012 and were very impressed with the accommodation, reps, etc and hence didn't think twice about booking with them for a holiday in Corsica in 2013. Sadly our experience on the second trip was not so good. We stayed in two rental properties. One was beautiful but unfortunately it turned out to lie directly under the flightpath into the airport. As the weekend approached the number of planes increased enormously and on the Friday, Saturday & Sunday there was the constant buzz of planes arriving, some large jets, but mostly small private jets. These were no no more than a couple of hundred feet above our heads. We had a lovely pool but as we had to drive to a beach to find peace we might as well have not had the pool. The other property had clearly seen better days but had been very carefully photographed (or maybe they were very old) to hide a kitchen that was falling apart and a ancient and filthy dralon armchair that no-one in their right mind would want to sit on. The pictures in the brochure of the pool and terrace on that property bore no relation to the reality of an untended, scruffy area in need of maintenance - the furniture shown didn't even exist. Neither property had been properly cleaned and checked - there were still old coffee grounds in the machine (both houses) and in one mould was growing on a colander from old food waste still on it whilst the other had an oven tray that was caked in grease and had clearly not been cleaned in aeons (yuk!). The reps did sort out some issues with missing or broken items, although one of them did so with a pretty poor attitude. A few days after we arrived home I received an email asking me to complete a questionnaire (this is standard practice with Simpsons). I gave my honest feedback on the good and the bad. A few days later I received another email following up the points I had made and seeking to rebut them. It was quite obvious that they thought we were trying to get compensation for the problems we had experienced - we hadn't even thought of this and had simply chalked it up to experience. What really irritated me was that having asked for our opinions, they weren't really interested. In my view if a business asks for feedback then they have to be prepared for both positive and negative comments and act upon them, otherwise why bother. I was so incensed by the response that I fired off another email. This is the last paragraph from that email: "I was merely disappointed with our holiday originally but the tone of your response and the casual dismissal of the issues has actually made me angry. I note your offer of a discount, however that would not influence our decision whether to re-book even if the offer had not been so limited in scope. The issue for us is one of trustworthiness, in particular whether the photos and descriptions on your website properly reflect the style & quality of the accommodation on offer. We might have considered another holiday with Simpsons had the response to our reasonable comments been a simple apology or straightforward acknowledgement of the issues. Instead we received a mealy-mouthed defence with a tawdry attempt to blame the customer and to deny or ignore legitimate complaints. The website constantly refers to 'luxury' villas: I am still trying to equate the word 'luxury' with furnishings which included a kitchen on its last legs and a sitting room with a grubby brown dralon armchair (La Vigna Maggiore) and being directly underneath a flightpath (La Vigne). Clearly we have differing takes on the meaning of luxury." The next email from Simpsons did at least produce a somewhat grudging apology and suggested that in relation to the aircraft noise issue they would amend the property description and ensure that anyone booking was made aware - apparently we should have been told during the booking process but weren't. I cannot comment on whether the issue is now highlighted during booking, but six months later the website description hasn't changed. The pity is that the mis-handled response to our feedback in the questionnaire they asked us to complete has put us off travelling with Simpson in future. There is no point asking for comments if you only want to hear good things and if you are going to ignore or dismiss the negatives.

Simpsontravel's Response to InthelandoftheBard's Review

Written on: 31/01/2014

It is very important to us for our guests to share their experiences with us. As mentioned we ask for feedback from everyone returning from their holiday, so that we know which aspects are working well and where we need to improve. We apologise our initial response caused some offence and when there are short comings we do accept responsibility. I would like to reassure this reviewer that their comments were taken seriously at the time and apologise this was not conveyed in a more appropriate manner. It is very disappointing that the reviewer has been discouraged from travelling with us again in the future, however, if they changed their mind I am confident they would have a much more positive experience. Nevertheless, I wish them all the best in their travels.

Inthelandofthebard's reply to Simpsontravel's Comment

Written on: 14/02/2014

If my comments had been taken seriously I would have expected that the property descriptions would have been amended so that other clients could make an informed decision. There is still no reference to the aircraft noise issue at the first property, and the photos of the other are exactly the same as before - including pictures of the pool area complete with furniture that isn't there!

K1Tty's Response to InthelandoftheBard's Review

Written on: 05/08/2014

We have just had an excellent holiday with Simpson but I do note your remarks on head office. I telephoned to ask a simple question as to what was available in the welcome pack in order not to duplicate purchases and was greeted with a sarcastic, dismissive observation from someone who obviously was of the opinion I had crawled out from under a stone. I am also now wary from your review that standard are not consistent across properties and service by reps. really useful

Inthelandofthebard's reply to K1Tty's Comment

Written on: 19/08/2014

That's awful. How hard can it be to answer a simple question? You would like to think that they had a sort of standard-ish pack with variations according to country. It is actually quite appalling that, after having spent a no doubt reasonable sum of money with them, they should just dismiss you. Ultimately all those pesky holidaymakers are paying the wages of these 'customer service' people. I do though know exactly what you mean about being treated as if you had crawled out from under a stone. The email I received from Simpsons following the questionnaire made me feel exactly the same. I really resented (and still do) the strong implication that we were whingers out for compensation - something which genuinely hadn't even occurred to us - because we had the audacity to fill in THEIR questionnaire, which we didn't ask for, honestly. It was that attitude that put me off travelling with Simpsons in future. The inconsistency is property standards is a real concern. Our first holiday with Simpsons was in a really lovely villa in Crete. We thought it was an excellent holiday, brilliant rep and so we expected similar standards when we went to Corsica. One of the villas did match up to expectations in one sense but was blighted by aircraft noise - if we had been told about this, as apparently we should have been, we would not have chosen to stay there. The other villa was in need of a refurb. There were so many niggles with that property that indicated maintenance wasn't high on the owner's agenda. We were even told by the rep that the 'cleaner' was an old family retainer/friend and the owner wouldn't use someone else even though there had been complaints before! I am sure it is of benefit for Simpsons to offer accommodation that they know but they need to ensure that the standards are maintained and if the property isn't up to scratch it should be thrown off the programme. Loyalty to the owners of the properties they sell in their packages is all well and good but they need to keep the paying customer at the front of their mind! As for the reps, the one we had in Crete with Simpsons was excellent, one of the Corsica reps was nice and was helpful. The other (in the villa with the maintenance issues e.g. one of the kitchen cupboard doors hanging off, a filthy old armchair, unkempt pool area full of old dead leaves, patio door lock broken so it couldn't be secured, etc.) just had a bad attitude. I don't think she could believe that we weren't leaping around for joy and no doubt had us down as demanding because we might want to lock all the doors when we were out! We are not by nature 'complainers' and this was the first time we had ever raised issues with a rep in more than thirty years of extensive travelling. From the response we had from head office after answering the questionnaire that THEY sent to US, I doubt anything was done because they seemed to share this 'everything must be fine because we're Simpsons' attitude. There is still no reference to aircraft noise on the one property and no change to the photos of the other. That says it all to me. If you are going to pay the premium that a tour operator gets for organising a holiday, in my view the least you can expect is that they can identify high quality properties commensurate with the price being paid, keep an eye on them to ensure standards don't slip and listen to their customers (without attitude) when they have legitimate complaints. If they can't do that, and can't ensure their staff are civil to people asking perfectly reasonable questions, then they don't deserve our business. Ironically we went back this year to a simply stunning property which we found on a holiday lettings website - we were dealing with the owner, who was going to be staying in the property after us, and who happily answered all our questions. The place was immaculate.

“Probably the worst holiday we have had!!”

written by LAC.36 on 19/12/2013

We have travelled for many years with a superb travel company who this year gave up their portfolio. I spent a long time trawling the internet to look for a match to the superb service that for over six years we had received from them. We are not rich, but we save hard for quality holidays. I chose Simpson Travel based on their great website, and being a Watford girl a feeling of camaraderie to the MD's blog. After lengthy e-mails, we agreed on a 2 week 2 location holiday to Turkey. One week at the Golden Key on the Bozburun peninsula and one week at the Dalyan River Suites. I had made it clear that cleanliness was key over anything. The reception at the airport was superb and the car hire was fantastic. Sadly that was the highlight. The Golden Key accommodation was filthy and poor to say the least. I have reviewed this on Trip Advisor, what I believe was a balanced review. The Dalyan was also far below expectations, however the saving grace was the owners desire to please and to try and make your holiday special. Again the review is on Trip Advisor. I am not here to review the property, only to review the agent. Working in education I spend much time teaching young people about the investment in good customer service. Sadly Simpsons seem to have a strange idea of how to cope and help customers whose holidays have not gone well. Inevitably every travel agent will have dissatisfied customers. Having e-mailed Simpsons whilst on holiday regarding the issues we had faced and having informed the area rep that we wished to complain to the UK, we received nothing from Simpsons other than an e-mail saying our comments had been forwarded and someone would be in contact. On our return and with no response we contacted them again, and still nothing. Indeed it was only when I posted a review on Tripadvisor that they responded,not to me but on Tripadvisor! We were absolutely astounded. I was then promised a response after I sent a shirty e-mail threatening to publish my photos. This was from the MD who in fairnes to him seemed genuine, but informed me his son would respond (in charge of the Turkey portfolio). Sadly the son was in Turkey supposedly following up my complaint, which took about 3 weeks! When he did respond, his suggestion was that we had not been truthful and that we could never agree on what had happened! Apparently our evidence and endless photos were not enough! Indeed I may as well have had a signed confession from the hotel, it would have made no difference. I guess they have so many satisfied customers that they do not need to listen to those who are upset. I might add, to give you some perspective of how bad this holiday was, that on our "private transfer" back to the airport, our driver took us on a little trip to pick up a mate, who proceeded to sit next to our daughter and look down her top. Simpsons told us there was no evidence to support this allegation!! Really?!!! Apart from four of us in the taxi and a taxi driver who does not want to tell the truth! Was I supposed to film this? Beyond shocking! So I guess my point is this....... All the great reviews are fine, but to me what makes a company is how they respond when things go wrong. We all hope our holidays will go well. Sadly, if it goes wrong, then with Simpsons........please expect nothing. Actually after a lot of threats they gave us £400 back off a £4500 holiday (originally £250), but I didn't want their money. I wanted an apology and for them to show us how they can get it right, I wanted them to show us how they really do it. Not free, but with a small discount for the bad experience. Simpsons are not interested in righting wrongs and sadly that attitude eventually will catch up with them. We will never travel nor recommend them and they need to address their customer service! Either way shame on you Simpsons.

Simpsontravel's Response to LAC.36's Review

I was very sorry that this reviewer remains disappointed with their experiences with Simpson Travel. We had been in contact regarding their holiday during their stay and once they returned, on several occasions. It is our priority to make sure guests enjoy their holiday and if there is a problem our local teams will do their best to assist and settle any issues. It was our understanding that both hotels responded and resolved the issues the reviewer raised during their holiday. We take customer feedback seriously and the head of our Turkey portfolio investigated the comments made by this reviewer whilst in the country with the hotels and transfer company. It was not suggested that the reviewer was not being truthful and we apologise if this was the impression given. The comments about the private transfer that the reviewer mentions was not something that we were initially aware of and once we were, was taken very seriously. We took action, investigating and speaking with the transfer company personally. In our communications with this reviewer we conveyed our apologies and it was not our intention to leave matters unresolved. We believed a satisfactory resolution had been met.

“We have travelled twice now with Simpsons travel and...”

written by rlm300 on 06/11/2013

We have travelled twice now with Simpsons travel and have found them fantastic on both accounts. The staff are incredibly helpful and the properties stunning! Would highly recommend!

“Great location friendly staff”

written by on 06/11/2013

Lovely family hotel and very friendly and helpful staff Good lay out of rooms if you have children as they have their own space upstairs Would travel with Simpsons again and if had the chance would go back again. The hotel did its own boat trips which where fantastic.

“Arosmari cottages crete”

Beautiful cottages and pool communal area, wonderful village with everything you need and great tavernas and bars. Simpsons service couriers etc all top notch, great place for really relaxing break or longer holiday, lots to do around and about. Highly recommend.

“Fabulous once holiday, once again”

written by Adams27 on 26/10/2013

Once again, Simpsons Travel have proved to be a highly reliable, friendly and super efficient travel company, with the personal touch. They really know how to provide a professional service, and genuinely seem to care about the customer; a factor that is missing so much these days from many businesses. All the planning stages of the holiday were organised by Simpsons in an efficient and informative manner. The sales consultants know their properties inside out, and were able to advise us very well on the villa facilities and the area's 'must-see' sights. We were travelling with a young baby for the first time, so were grateful of the reassurance and peace of mind this gave us. Once in resort, our holiday was fantastic as the accommodation was just as on the website and described by the staff, the welcome pack was excellent and the representative visited us at the villa the very next day with a range of useful maps and insider information. Every step of the holiday was faultless; once we arrived home after excellent flights, we were sent an email asking how our holiday was, etc... We've already reserved the same property for next year and this time will be taking my parents, who already have been impressed by the very helpful Simpsons Travel sales consultant. We used Simpsons Travel last year for our honeymoon, too, which was also superb - we simply cannot recommend them highly enough; you can literally sit back and relax both in the run-up to the holiday, and once you are actually there, as any eventuality will be dealt with quickly and with minimal fuss.

“Unprofessional, Unethical and Uninterested”

written by Montalto on 23/10/2013

In September 2013 my wife and I went on holiday to a villa called “Gizli Ev” in Akyaka, Turkey, arranged by Simpson Travel. The photos of the mountain villa looked fantastic on their website (easily found online) as did the flattering testimonials (shrewdly selected, as we later discovered) and we paid around £1850 for the one week holiday. Unfortunately, we arrived at the villa to discover that the private pool and surrounding area were constantly covered by at least a hundred buzzing wasps and 1” long hornets. Swimming was impossible and sunbathing around the pool was a very unpleasant experience. We brought the matter up with our rep on the first morning, who although sympathetic, suggested that they were not aggressive. Unfortunately, half an hour after she left, my wife was stung on the face while reading a book by the pool. She was clearly distressed by the incident, and it left us no option but to spend our day at the local beach – enduring the ludicrous situation of paying for beach facilities instead of using those that we’d already paid for at the villa. As if this wasn’t bad enough, on the third evening we discovered a scorpion about 3 feet from us whilst we were having a drink on the porch. We were then were alarmed to discover not one, but two further scorpions in the bedroom. Clearly, this was not the “relaxing” or “stress free” holiday that we’d been lead to believe. We were unable to use the pool or pool area facilities because of the constant swarms of wasps, and now we were unable to relax in our own bedroom for fear of stepping on a scorpion in the dark. This left us with no real option but to vacate the villa and check into a nearby hotel. We were contacted by our rep, who was very understanding and disappointed for us. She told us that she’d spoken to “Matthew Simpson” about the issue and that she was sure he’d be contacting us upon our return. We told her that we weren’t the type of people who wanted to make a fuss – despite spending an additional £600 on accommodation, etc - but we’d look forward to Matthew Simpson’s comments upon our return. However, whilst queuing in Dalaman Airport for the homeward journey, we randomly struck up a conversation with another couple who’d stayed at another villa in Turkey. When we told them the name of the villa we’d stayed in, they immediately said “Did you have the problems with the wasps?”. It transpired that they had stayed in the villa a couple of years earlier and encountered exactly the same problems (they claimed that they’d subsequently made a formal complaint to Simpson Travel and were financially reimbursed). They also told us that they’d met another couple on this holiday who had previously stayed at Gizli Ev with exactly the same issue, and who again made a complaint. This was, to say the least, extremely troubling to my wife and I. The wasp issue was clearly not a new one, and it would appear that Simpson Travel had received a number of similar complaints about the villa. However, despite this, no mention of it was made on their website, not once was it mentioned to us by any of their staff, and nor did we see a warning in any of the literature that they sent us. My wife was stung on the face on the first morning and we dread to think what would have happened had my wife been allergic to wasp stings – as many people are. The route to town was on unlit and unmade dirt tracks and there was no hospital in Akyaka - we were told that there was a doctor in one of the hotels, but not which one. Upon our return, we naturally expected a communication from Simpson Travel, as we’d been assured. After a few days of silence, we received a jolly email asking us to complete one of their questionnaires – which I found very irritating. I decided to write to Simpson Travel myself, and make a formal complaint. The villa that they ‘sold’ us was clearly unfit for purpose - which they presumably knew about - and they hadn’t even bothered to contact us afterward to apologise. My first two emails to Simpson Travel didn’t appear to do anything, although a third email did prompt a telephone call from them. He was full of apology for not contacting us upon our return – blaming something about one of his staff getting married? Anyway, he promised to look into it fully and to get back to me with an explanation within “a week or 10 days at the most”. We didn’t hear another word until about 2 weeks later, when received an envelope in the post from Simpson Travel containing a cheque for £200 and a plain compliment slip. No attached letter of apology. No accompanying personal phone call with an explanation. Just a blunt cheque. My wife was furious and felt completely insulted that nobody from Simpson Travel could even be bothered to write a letter or make a call. I felt that for a family company that supposedly priding itself on providing a personal service, they would not see how utterly disrespectful and unprofessional it was to handle a complaint by simply throwing a cheque at somebody? I’d only actually asked for an explanation - if I’d have asked for a refund I would’ve asked for a darn sight more than £200 for a ruined holiday that ended up costing us about £2500. I decided that to bank the cheque (which I considered blood money) would simply vindicate the cold and uncaring way in which they handled our complaint. So I returned the cheque – along with their compliment slip and even their envelope – along with a letter from me relaying how disgusted I was with the way they promoted the holiday and handled our subsequent complaint (and at the time of writing, 2 weeks later, they’ve clearly decided to leave it at that). I’m writing this review, with a clear conscience, to let other potential customers of Simpson Travel or Gizli Ev know about our experiences and the potential hazard of the travel company and the villa. In my opinion, Simpson Travel has been derelict in its Care of Duty for not warning its customers of the recurring wasp problem at the villa. Not once was it mentioned to us. If one of their customers – including my wife - suffered from Anaphylactic Shock from wasp stings, then the consequences would be unthinkable and I’m astounded that they seem oblivious to it? In this respect, I feel an obligation to make this information public and so I write this review. My wife and I travel a lot, but on this occasion my choice of travel company and villa was well below the quality that we are accustomed to. All of what I’ve said above can be supported by emails to Simpson Travel, along with photos and videos of the issues raised. Rob Montalto October 2013

Lac.36's Response to Montalto's Review

Written on: 14/12/2013

I am so pleased and relieved to read this review, we were treated exactly the same in August 2013. We were astounded by how appallingly he responded. Indeed he was happy to post a response to my review on trip advisor before he had even responded to our e-mails and letter of complaint. I feel more confident now to post my review of this dreadful travel agent. I guess the point is not what they do well when it all runs smoothly, but the manner in which they respond when things go wrong. Thanks Rob

K1Tty's reply to Lac.36's Comment

I think your point regarding how a company treats customers when something goes wrong very important. What does appear is a negative consistency and reluctance on the part of Simpson to deal with valid issues. It certainly has made me wary of booking with them again.

“superb service from beginning to a reluctant end.”

written by on 20/10/2013

I am loathe to over praise Ikatha as a holiday resort as I wish to keep it to myself. It is unspoiled by commercialism and has a rustic charm of its own. This was supplemented by the excellent service offered by Simpson even when we had to leave the island early because of severe weather forecast for our due date of departure. Simpson arranged an alternative overnight hotel accommodation (which was excellent) plus funds for an evening meal at a local restaurant. In all a really great holiday with a great company.

“Paxos Perfection from Simpsons.”

written by sandrasteward on 18/10/2013

You can be assured that when you have a Simpson holiday you will get exactly what is promised. They have a high standard and deliver it. We wanted an attractive, peaceful and beautiful place to spend two weeks and found it at Joanna's House in Paxos. The views were breathtaking and we spent many evenings enjoying a barbeque on the patio as the sun set. The infinity pool was a good size for swimming and the garden had a number of different places to sit either in the sun or the shade. It was quiet. The roads were not busy so driving around the island was easy. The harbour villages of Gaois, Lakka and Loggos each had their own character and we enjoyed eating and shopping in all of them. Probably because we went in October when the holiday season was coming to an end the shopkeepers had time to stop and talk and we were made to feel welcome and to learn something of their way of life. It was good to know that there were representatives on the island to help if needed. The three reps were all very good as was the maid service for the villa and pool cleaner. Very important for my husband was a good WiFi connection. This we had. Our journeys between the UK and Paxos ran smoothly with flights, hydrofoil, taxi's and car hire all arranged and running smoothly. We felt well catered for so thank you very much to all at Simpsons.

“Fantastic customer service”

written by on 16/10/2013

We found Simpson Travel after a Google search for "luxury villas in Kalkan, Turkey". A great company to travel with. Fantastic customer service. We made our booking with a real person - no extra costs to have a knowledgeable and friendly person to speak to. Travel documents were easy to download. The villa we booked was wonderful and our local rep really knew the area and recommended great beaches and local wines ;-) We don't usually bother to complete the end of holiday survey but on this occasion we felt it worth while and received an email response thanking us for our comments. Our only gripe was the flight home with Monarch but Simpson Travel had no control over that but thanked us for our comments. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend Simpson Travel and hope to use them again next time we book at villa holiday.

“Little regard for legitimate complaints”

written by on 05/10/2013

I used Simpson for the second time, but unfortunately have come away unlikely to use them again and all down to their failure to even acknowledge a problem. The villa itself was great (Ca'n Sion in Mallorca) The location great. The flights and hire car great. The owner great. We would have rather the local rep hadnt visited us and joined us at the breakfast table, but that was no big issue. However, the beds were appalling. 1 star hotel / bad hostel appalling. So much so that out of two young couples, none of us slept properly the whole weeklong holiday. I was left in agony with a bad back for a week - I am only 30. Some people would have legitimately ended their holiday. We didn't, but instead raised it at the end. To date, after spending time completing a detailed survey and also sending a follow up email to say that I was surprised that after such a serious complaint that I had not been contacted, I have heard nothing from Simpson at all. Not even an acknowledgement that I have taken the time to contact them at all. We had originally said, that we would return to the villa again if Simpson could give assurances that the mattresses had been changed. Now, not only will we not return, but are unlikely to use Simpson again at all. This is extremely poor show for a 'luxury' travel company and to my mind shows a total lack of care.

“Fantastic, yet again.”

written by Fizzyfish22 on 30/09/2013

We have traveled many times with Simpson Travel and have never been disappointed. Everyone from the booking staff, airport transport/hire car people and reps on site have been very professional and personable. The villas have all been lovely with great welcome packs and good information, although a local map would have been helpful. I always struggle with lighting in the kitchen, never very good, just the Greek way, I guess! Cleanliness is always perfect. Thank you all for another great holiday, looking forward to 2014.

“Simpson's and Mediteran Hotel did a fantastic job”

written by on 22/08/2013

Simpson's Travel and the Mediteran Hotel combined to give us a fantastic holiday. We had been told by a friend that the Mediteran was the best hotel they'd ever been to, but were still surprised and impressed by the rooms in our suite (sitting room with kitchenette, wet room and bedroom), the added touches (tea and coffee in the room, a lovely welcome meal, the tea and cake around the pool at 5pm every day) and the friendly personal service from the staff of both organisations. We spent quiet mornings at the Indigo Beach Club, then moved up to the pool to carry on relaxing in the afternoon. Having the kitchenette meant that we were able to make our own lunches and control the amount of food we were eating as meals out have very generous portions. Kalkan is a lovely friendly town, where people invite you into their shops but don't hassle you if you want to go elsewhere. In the evening, the town is vibrant with shoppers and restaurant-goers, but very civilised. The shuttle service from the hotel runs 5 times a day, which is plenty, and sometimes Mehmet, the driver, does two runs if there's a high demand. We ate very well when we chose to eat at the Mediteran restaurant and also when we chose to eat in town. We went on four trips, three with Brave Tours (the company which Simpsons use for airport transfers) and one on the Yildiz evening boat trip. All were amazing experiences, and were very well organised and good value for money. Overall a brilliant holiday and hotel. We hope to go back in the future.

“Monona suite,Fiskardo,Kefalonia.”

written by Andycheets on 20/08/2013

From the moment we arrived we were in another world. The timeless room and balcony have been furnished in a traditional Greek style that befits the mood of the holiday. We hardly left the terrace only to eat and fish nearby. The town is a 10 minute walk away and when we had our fill it was a pleasure to return to the sanctuary of the terrace area. We watched dozens of boats and yachts moor up and missed several celebs in town due to our early bedtime,sad i know. A fantastic place and out of the dozens of package holidays we have done this was the best. The rep was like my mum and most detailed and helpful as my wife had food allergies making restaurant choices difficult. Greta was also very good at the airport. All in all excellent service Simpson.

“30th Wedding Anniversay Holiday!! Why did we wait so...”

written by mercol on 13/08/2013

After long deliberations about where to spend our 2013 hols we decided on Kefalonia. Partly for its history and partly for its climate. We then had to decide on travel companies and found that our criteria for a great holiday were independance(within reason), good food, close to bars and restaurants and beaches, but also peaceful; washing machine!!! We dont hire cars on holiday as my husband drives a lot for his job so didnt want this included in the package and therefore needed to be walking distance to all amenities. Simpsons holidays came up time after time on internet searches and after discussions with helpful and informed sales staff over the telephone and email we came up trumps. The holiday was more expensive than we usually budget for so our 30th wedding anniversary was a good excuse and it was worth every penny!!! I shall start saving now for next year!!! Thea cottage is a perfect Greek cottage, with a beautiful bedroom and comfortable small sitting room. I must mention the bed linen which is fantastic and I am trying to source some for home!!! The kitchen is large and has all the essentials if you wish to bake or cook and the bathroom is spacious and houses the washing machine. The terrace to the front of the cottage has the most stunning views over the bay and is wonderfully shady for most of the day, if you want to catch the rays there is a small area at the back of the cottage which I found too hot but my husband loved. A small road runs in front of Thea cottage and a stroll down some steps leads you to a small rocky bathing area which is great for an early morning or late evening dip, floating in front of one of the many super yachts that anchor in the bay. Simpsons local rep was brilliant and has a wealth of local knowledge re the history of Fiskardo and the local characters. She also left us a super welcome basket of all the essentials that you need on a self catering holiday. She cleaned twice a week and Adonis, lovely helpful chap, the cottage owner lives next door so is at hand if you need anything. The beaches are pebbly or rocky so a 'must have' are 'jelly, or 'swim' shoes which can be bought locally for approx. 6-8euros and beach mats which are also inexpensive. Foki beach is about a 10 min walk from Thea cottage or Emplisy beach is about 35min walk. We managed 2 walks but there are many more and if you holiday when it is a little cooler you will be spoilt for choice. The bars and restauraunts in Fiskardo are a short 10-15min stroll away and would suit all budgets and are all very reasonable. The staff are friendly and helpful, our personal favourite was 'Tassia' but only by a small margin as all of the restaurants were great. We understand that Tassia is a Greek celebrity chef and she is on hand to take all of the orders. My favourite things: Apart from the rep!! Thea cottage and its privacy but also its people/super yacht watching location. The cats - which are everywhere but are soon shooed away if you are not a fan. Hubbys favourtie things: Binoculars!!! Part of the inventory at Thea cottage and the Greek people who are so friendly and helpful. If there has to be a downside or and improvement that may be made:- it would be nice to have bicycles at the cottage to use or be able to hire them locally. Not to cycle far - the roads are hilly but so lovely and quiet.

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Simpsons are a really professional…

Simpsons are a really professional Travel company and I would recommend to anyone having been with them many times.

Date of experience : June 25, 2023

Reply from Simpson Travel

Dear Michelle King, Thank you for the glowing review! We are grateful for your kind words and are pleased to know that you find our service very professional and would recommend to anyone! Thank you for choosing Simpson Travel, we look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Warm regards, Hayley Grammenos Customer Service Executive Simpson Travel

First class all round from Simpson

Simpson's is a great company to travel with. They are very knowledgeable, deliver excellent service and are very dependable.

Date of experience : July 22, 2023

Dear Alison, Thank you for the glowing review! We are grateful for your kind words and are pleased to know that our holidays and service are first class! Thank you for choosing Simpson Travel, we look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Kind regards, Hayley Grammenos Customer Service Executive Simpson Travel

Just back from the Scotland mystery…

Just back from the Scotland mystery tour was excellent very nice hotel our driver Stephen was a star made our holiday a holiday to remember would recommend simpson coaches 100% can’t wait until our next trip

Date of experience : October 17, 2022

First Class Simpsons Service

The Simpsons approach was ‘full service’ and service was at a consistently high level right from the initial enquiry through booking and onto the quality and number of representatives at the ports and accommodation. First class experience and we have no hesitation recommending them to anyone.

Date of experience : September 17, 2023

Dear MARK CASH, Thank you for the glowing review! We are grateful for your kind words and recommendation and we are very pleased to know that your holiday experience with us was first class. We are delighted to hear that you found our service to be of a high level throughout because we are always aiming to exceed expectations and provide a personalised approach that makes your holiday experience as effortless as it is memorable. Thank you for choosing Simpson Travel, we look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Kind regards, Hayley Grammenos Customer Service Executive Simpson Travel

The Shepherds Villa Akyaka - Simpson Travel

The Shepherds Villa Akyaka - a beautiful villas with a stunning villa. Simpson Travel offers a seamless travel experience. Highly recommended

Date of experience : July 09, 2023

Dear Floriana, Thank you for your 5 star review, and it was our pleasure to welcome you at the The Shepherd's House, Akyaka, Turkey. I agree it's a beautiful destination and stunning villa. We are thrilled to hear you found our travel experience seamless and would highly recommend us! I hope it won't be long before we welcome you back again on another Simpson holiday. Warm regards, Hayley Grammenos Customer Service Executive Simpson Travel

Superb property and lovely people to…

Superb property and lovely people to deal with, a great experience from start to finish

Date of experience : August 14, 2023

Dear Phil Redding, Thank you for choosing Simpson Travel, we really appreciate you taking the time to leave this 5-star review. We’re delighted to hear that your whole experience with us was great and that you found the property superb and Simpson staff lovely. We look forward to welcoming you back again on another Simpson holiday soon. Kind regards, Hayley Grammenos Customer Service Executive Simpson Travel

Home from home

Just perfect wil keep returning but this depends on the turkey inflation which might price it out often market

Date of experience : October 09, 2022

Dear Henk, We appreciate you taking the time to leave this 5-star review, and delighted you've found the Kalkan Regency in Turkey a home away from home. I hope we will have the pleasure of welcoming you back again in 2023! Best regards, Richard Latham Customer Service Manager Simpson Travel

Exceeded expectations

Exceeded expectations. We came away feeling we had had a great holiday and fully recharged our batteries.

Date of experience : July 23, 2023

Dear Mr J Stuart, Thank you for choosing Simpson Travel, we really appreciate you taking the time to leave this 5-star review. I am pleased to hear you had a great holiday and fully recharged your batteries. I’m also thrilled to know that the holiday exceeded your expectations! We look forward to welcoming you back again on another Simpson holiday soon. Kind regards, Hayley Grammenos Customer Service Executive Simpson Travel

Not as advertised

More like 2.5 stars than 3. Sorry to say we had a few admin issues prior to our trip: No flight booking received! We had to call a week before departure. Unapologetic advisor ‘Jane’ said the email might have gone into junk. It had not. Was given booking ref to log onto BA, then further issues with seat booking as email not sent to me but to Simpsons booking partners! Called the day before departure on Sat 17th however our call was unanswered despite hanging on for an hour, left message but received no call back. Sent an email which was only replied to when we were at Heathrow! Not really acceptable. On arrival at beautiful Villa Simi in Lefkada disappointed to find dirty terrace & pool area, poorly cleaned despite no guests the prior week, some repairs are definitely required at this villa due to wear and tear, which we made known to our rep. Paperwork belonging to others with private details had also been left in the lounge area. We could not find a way to access the ‘private’ pontoon as the brochure states but were directed (by our lovely rep Yiannis) to a steep unkempt public road, covered in rubble, overgrown weeds and extremely hazardous. From here we had to lift an unmarked rusted iron bar, wade through an overgrown neglected path to join the totally private access enjoyed by the other two villas on this site. This is very misleading as no mention of this on Simpsons website or in the Villa instructions. Needless to say we only visited once and feel rather cheated out of what should’ve been a delightful part of our stay. A real loss of enjoyment. Also not mentioned or shown in Simpson’s photos is the huge unsightly satellite dish perched right on top of the villa in front. An awful eyesore! Spoiling the otherwise gorgeous view from the main terrace. Wherever you look it can be seen and appears in every photo and every video we took. Also the lower terrace states “partial obstruction” by the other Villa, again totally misleading as it is 90% obstructed as our videos show. So disappointing, mainly as this is an expensive property (especially as just two of us sharing) and the selling points need to be clearer and more frank in our opinion. *I see you have commented Hayley, asking for the opportunity to get in touch to discuss - well I am awaiting your call. You can access my details from the date of the booking 18 -25 June Villa Simi ref:ST174111 Nothing from you yet...

Date of experience : June 18, 2023

Dear Emmray, Thank you for your review, and I am sorry to learn you had reasons to be disappointed with some aspects of your recent holiday and pre departure experience. This is very unusual for us, and we would like the opportunity to contact you and discuss your feedback further. Warm regards, Hayley Grammenos Customer Service Executive Simpson Travel

Great travel company

Great travel company. Flights, car hire and villa all on one booking. They care about their customers

Date of experience : October 17, 2023

Dear afwdon, Thank you for taking the time to leave a 5-star review. I'm thrilled to hear you consider us a great travel company and recognise that we care about our guests! 😊 We appreciate you booking with us and we look forward to the pleasure of welcoming you back soon. Kind regards, Hayley Grammenos Customer Service Executive Simpson Travel

A wonderful holiday

The whole experience from booking the holiday, the information provided the Hotel and staff were exceptional. A wonderful holiday. We shall use Simpson Travel without hesitation. Highly recomended

Date of experience : June 20, 2023

Dear Tim Latham, Thank you for the glowing review! We are thrilled to hear you had a wonderful holiday! We are also very pleased to know that our service has been exceptional at every stage of the holiday. Thank you for choosing Simpson Travel, we are very much looking forward to welcoming you back again soon. Kind regards, Hayley Grammenos Customer Service Executive Simpson Travel

From booking to holidaying to returning…

From booking to holidaying to returning home, the experience was seamless. Would highly recommend and will be booking with them again.

Date of experience : September 10, 2023

Dear Tracy, Thank you very much for leaving a 5-star review & for highly recommending Simpson Travel. We do our best to ensure that at every point, from the booking stage through to your holiday, that the service we provide is seamless, and I'm very pleased this was your experience. Thank you again for your review and we look forward to welcoming you back again sometime in 2024. Warm regards, Richard Latham Customer Service Manager Simpson Travel

An amazing service …

An amazing service from our first enquiry to the detailed instructions on navigating the airport on our return. Our villa exceeded expectations and we had a wonderful holiday!

Date of experience : October 22, 2023

Dear Madeleine M, Thank you for the glowing review! We are very pleased to hear that your villa exceeded expectations and you had a wonderful holiday! 😊 We’re also delighted to know that you found our service amazing from your first enquiry to the detailed instructions on navigating the airport on your return. Thank you for choosing Simpson Travel, we look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Kind regards, Hayley Grammenos Customer Service Executive Simpson Travel

Idyllic oasis on the idyllic north east coast of Corfu

Attention to detail, exemplary service through all aspects of the sales and pre departure process, airport transfers, and once at the hotel, the exceptionally service continued seamlessly. Fabulous boutique hotel in an idyllic location, terrific, knowledgable staff with a can do attitude

Date of experience : May 19, 2023

Dear Mike, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us this amazing review. We are grateful for your kind words and are pleased to know that our service has been exemplary throughout. We’re also very happy to hear that you loved the hotel! Thank you for choosing Simpson Travel, we look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Kind regards, Hayley Grammenos Customer Service Executive Simpson Travel

Absolutely love using Simpson Travel

Absolutely love using Simpson Travel, always know I’m going to get the best holiday.

Date of experience : July 07, 2023

Dear Elliott, Thank you for taking the time to leave a 5-star review. I'm thrilled to hear you love using Simpson Travel and always know you’re going to get the best holiday! We appreciate you booking with us and we look forward to the pleasure of welcoming you back soon. Kind regards, Hayley Grammenos Customer Service Executive Simpson Travel

From the booking to the holiday itself…

From the booking to the holiday itself the staff were magnificent. Helpful, friendly, knowledgeable and available to help.

Dear Robert Turner, Thank you for taking the time to leave a 5-star review. I'm thrilled to hear you found your experience with our team magnificent from the booking to the holiday itself. As well as all the other lovely qualities you’ve mentioned. Thank you for recognising the efforts of all of the staff and the Simpson brand values they embody. We appreciate you booking with us and we look forward to the pleasure of welcoming you back soon. Kind regards, Hayley Grammenos Customer Service Executive Simpson Travel

Excellent hoilday experience

Very good experience from start to finish would highly recommend and would use again.

Date of experience : June 23, 2023

Dear Alan Mellor, Thank you for taking the time to leave a 5-star review. I am delighted to hear you had an excellent holiday experience and you would highly recommend us! Thank you for choosing Simpson Travel, we are very much looking forward to welcoming you back again soon. Kind regards, Hayley Grammenos Customer Service Executive Simpson Travel

Fantastic company- really professional…

Fantastic company- really professional and easy to contact at every stage. Would highly recommend them.

Date of experience : May 21, 2023

Dear Michelle, Thank you for choosing Simpson Travel, we really appreciate you taking the time to leave this wonderful 5-star review! We look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Kind regards, Hayley Grammenos Customer Service Executive Simpson Travel

Everything was organised so well

Everything was organised so well, it made it easy for us. Excellent service

Dear Anne, Thank you for taking the time to leave a 5-star review. I'm thrilled to hear you found that everything was well organised and that the service was excellent. We appreciate you booking with us and we look forward to the pleasure of welcoming you back soon. Kind regards, Hayley Grammenos Customer Service Executive Simpson Travel

Ithica holiday.

All aspects of our holiday were very well organised and the whole experience was excellent, so much so that on our return we immediately booked again for next year.

Dear Keith, Thank you for your 5 star review, and it was our pleasure to welcome you to Ithaca. I'm thrilled to hear you found all aspects of your holiday to be well organised and excellent. We look forward to welcoming you back next year! Warm regards, Hayley Grammenos Customer Service Executive Simpson Travel

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The hotel staff at the Kalkan Regency…

The hotel staff at the Kalkan Regency are really excellent, professional, helpful and above all amusing. A really good holiday.

Date of experience : August 20, 2023

Reply from Simpson Travel

Dear Lawrence Dell, Thank you for taking the time to leave a 5-star review. I'm thrilled to hear you had a really good holiday and found the hotel staff at the Kalkan Regency Hotel excellent, helpful and above all amusing! 😊 We appreciate you booking with us and we look forward to the pleasure of welcoming you back soon. Kind regards, Hayley Grammenos Customer Service Executive Simpson Travel

I wouldn’t travel with anyone else!

We have been using Simpson travel (and their predecessor Simply travel) for over thirty years and will continue to do so. Say no more!

Date of experience : October 01, 2023

Dear Alli, Thank you for leaving this 5-star review & your loyalty over the past thirty years from our days of Simply Travel is greatly appreciated, especially by our founder Graham Simpson. We look forward to making many more happy holiday memories with you! Warm regards, Richard Latham Customer Service Manager Simpson Travel

Lefkada holiday with Simpsons Travel

Yet another fantastic holiday experience from Simpsons Travel! The provision of pre-departure support including arrangement of car hire and detailed driving instructions removes much of the stress of travel days. The hotel property, a new partner for Simpsons this year, met the exacting standards and attention to detail we have come to expect, with beautiful views, comfortable rooms, attentive staff and within walking distance of our small village where there were several excellent tavernas. The larger towns were easily accessible and our local rep, Yiannis, went out of his way to make our trip a memorable one!

Date of experience : June 18, 2023

Dear Lesley, Thank you for your 5 star review, and it was our pleasure to welcome you at the San Nicolas Hotel. We’re very pleased to hear you had a fantastic holiday! I agree it's an amazing destination, with beautiful views and I am delighted that the property met the exacting standards that you have become accustomed to at Simpson Travel. Thank you also for recognising the efforts of Yiannis, in ensuring you had a memorable trip. I will pass on your kind words to him. I hope it won't be long before we welcome you back again on another Simpson holiday! Warm regards, Hayley Grammenos Customer Service Executive Simpson Travel

Another great holiday with Simpson Travel

This is our 4th holiday booked with Simpson Travel - and won’t be our last. Their organisational effectiveness and local knowledge as well as their on the ground representatives are all excellent and make everything so easy - combined with the quality of their accommodation - all you have to do is enjoy your holiday.

Dear Mrs Rutland, Thank you for your 5 star review, we’re thrilled to hear you had a great holiday in Meganissi. It’s an amazing destination. Thank you for commenting on the quality of the property and for recognising the efforts of the ground staff, local knowledge and organisational effectiveness! I hope it won't be long before we welcome you back again on another Simpson holiday. Warm regards, Hayley Grammenos Customer Service Executive Simpson Travel

Amazing holiday with Simpsons in…

Amazing holiday with Simpsons in Lefkada. Great villa and location. The overall booking experience and pre-departure help from Simpsons is excellent. And our concierge / rep in Lefkada was so helpful and had great recommendations.

Dear Nicola, Thank you for sharing your Lefkada holiday experience with us & leaving a 5-star review. I'm pleased you enjoyed your villa & its location and that your local concierge was so helpful and provided some great recommendations. Thank you for booking with Simpson Travel, and I hope it won't be long before we have the opportunity to welcome you back. Warm regards, Richard Latham Customer Service Manager Simpson Travel

I would use Simpson travel without…

I would use Simpson travel without hesitation they are indeed exceptional. Not the cheapest but excellent value.

Date of experience : September 03, 2023

Dear Anita Barker, Thank you for taking the time to leave a 5-star review. I'm thrilled to hear you found your holiday experience with us exceptional and would travel with us again without hesitation. 😊 We’re also delighted to hear you found us to be of excellent value. As a well-established premium tour operator, we offer high-quality handpicked luxury villas & hotels whilst also doing our best to price our holidays competitively to our competitors. We appreciate you booking with us and we look forward to the pleasure of welcoming you back soon. Kind regards, Hayley Grammenos Customer Service Executive Simpson Travel

Always very helpfull and efficient to…

Always very helpfull and efficient to their customers I would travel more if the had more places available for solo travellers

Date of experience : May 21, 2023

Dear Henk van Heumen, Thank you for your 5 star review! We are pleased to know that our service has been helpful and efficient. Thank you for choosing Simpson Travel and for your feedback. Kind regards, Hayley Grammenos Customer Service Executive Simpson Travel

Great Customer Service

Great Customer Service which is becoming more rare these days. Would use again and highly recommend

Date of experience : July 16, 2023

Dear Sarah, Thank you for the glowing review! We are grateful for your kind words and are pleased to know that our customer service has been great! Thank you for choosing Simpson Travel, we look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Kind regards, Hayley Grammenos Customer Service Executive Simpson Travel

Quite simply, they are now my Go to Travel Company

I had not heard of Simpson Travel before and it was only through googling for a villa with flights, did they eventually come up. I cannot believe I never knew they were available for so long! Without doubt they are now my Go To travel agency. The customer service from start to finish has been exceptional. It’s all online but you can reach them easily by phone for advice and information. Once booking a holiday through them, their personal Concierge service is reliable and well informed via email and calls. When we arrived off the plane, our concierge, Yiannis was awaiting to welcome and direct us to our hire car. Yiannis also arranged a visit to our villa, not to hard sell anything but simply to recommend the venues or beaches he felt we would enjoy! He was not wrong! Travel instructions to Villa Athina were impressive and accurate. The villa immaculate and with more mod-cons than I truly expected. Even the JBL Bluetooth sound speaker and Netflix impressed my teen daughter. The free Welcome Pack is a lovely touch and allowed us to not have to rush out and get anything on our arrival but leisurely the next day. Lefkada is a gem of an island and we found it easy to get around the island. Finally, I cannot fault the Villa. It was beautifully managed and clearly loved by those who maintain it. We wanted a relaxing villa with fabulous views but close to all amenities.. we got it! I loved the holiday and truly recommend the Villa. As for Simpson Travel, I’m converted! I will never use another company again!!

Date of experience : June 25, 2023

Dear Lynne, Thank you for choosing Simpson Travel, we really appreciate you taking the time to leave this glowing 5-star review. I am overjoyed to hear that our customer service from start to finish has been exceptional and we are now your go to travel company! We are delighted to know that you thoroughly enjoyed your holiday in Lefkada and could not fault the villa and location. I will share your kind words with Yiannis and the rest of the team and we look forward to welcoming you back again on another Simpson holiday very soon. Kind regards, Hayley Grammenos Customer Service Executive Simpson Travel

A very helpful and attentive team

A very helpful and attentive team, with a first class selection of villa properties. We would strongly recommend.

Dear Simon Tesler, Thank you for choosing Simpson Travel, we really appreciate you taking the time to leave this 5-star review. We are delighted to know that you found our team very helpful and attentive and our selection of villa properties first class! We are also very pleased to hear that you would strongly recommend Simpson Travel. 😊 We look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Kind regards, Hayley Grammenos Customer Service Executive Simpson Travel

The company did a great job

The company did a great job. We were completely satisfied with everything. It was a wonderful experience.

Date of experience : October 08, 2023

Dear Gary Lawrenson, Thank you for taking the time to leave a 5-star review. I'm thrilled to hear you had a wonderful holiday experience and you were completely satisfied with everything. We appreciate you booking with us and we look forward to the pleasure of welcoming you back soon. Kind regards, Hayley Grammenos Customer Service Executive Simpson Travel

Our third villa holiday with Simpson…

Our third villa holiday with Simpson who we have always found to be a reliable and trustworthy high end travel operator

Date of experience : August 05, 2023

Dear David Godbee, Thank you for the glowing review! We are grateful for your kind words and are pleased to know that you have found our service to be reliable and trustworthy throughout all 3 holidays with us. Thank you for choosing Simpson Travel, we appreciate your past and continuous support and look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Kind regards, Hayley Grammenos Customer Service Executive Simpson Travel

A brilliant travel company

Every detail is taken care of. Fresh bread delivered to our villa daily! One minor issue was dealt with within the hour. Rep was there is she was needed and all details covered. I trust Simpsons to deliver and they do!

Date of experience : August 06, 2023

Dear Jeanette Bradley, Thank you for taking the time to leave a 5-star review. I'm thrilled to hear you found every detail taken care of and enjoyed the daily fresh bread delivery. I’m also very happy to hear that we were able to efficiently and quickly resolve a minor issue that arose. Thank you for recognising the efforts of your local concierge in ensuring you were well looked after. We appreciate you booking with us and we look forward to the pleasure of welcoming you back soon. Kind regards, Hayley Grammenos Customer Service Executive Simpson Travel

Excellent travel company with fabulous…

Excellent travel company with fabulous service from start to finish. Will be again with them.

Date of experience : September 26, 2023

Hi Sally, Thank you for your 5-star review, and I'm very pleased you've found us to be an excellent travel company with fabulous service from start to finish. We look forward to spoiling you again on your next Simpson's holiday! Warm regards, Richard Latham Customer Service Manager Simpson Travel

As a small travel company

As a small travel company, nothing is too much trouble, any little quibbles are sorted out straight away.

Dear Vivien Rowe, Thank you for choosing Simpson Travel, we really appreciate you taking the time to leave this 5-star review. We appreciate you booking with us and we look forward to the pleasure of welcoming you back soon Kind regards, Hayley Grammenos Customer Service Executive Simpson Travel

Simpson Travel - Dedicated to making your holiday perfect

Simpson Travel are a company that deliver idyllic, stress free, quality holidays. We have had five holidays with them, two in France, three in Greek islands and they have consistently delivered fabulous quality villas for us, in wonderful locations and where additional transportation is required (car hire, sea taxis and airport transfers) these have been exceptionally well organised. Their staff are knowledgeable and helpful and take making your holiday stress-free from the offset very seriously.

Dear Rosalind Barrell Thank you for taking the time to leave a 5-star review, we really appreciate your feedback. I'm thrilled to hear you have consistently been happy with the quality of villas, location, transfers and service provided. Our passion for service lies at the heart of everything we do. Thank you also for recognising the knowledge and efforts of the staff in ensuring you had a stress free holiday from start to finish. Thank you for choosing Simpson Travel, we look forward to the pleasure of welcoming you back soon. Kind regards, Hayley Grammenos Customer Service Executive Simpson Travel

Every little detail was taken care of

Every little detail was taken care of, being a bit old of brain these days I didn’t have the confidence to do all my own bookings (flight, car and accommodation) so I literally had no stress whatsoever!

Date of experience : August 01, 2023

Dear Lady C, Thank you for the glowing review! We are very happy to hear that every little detail was taken care of meaning you had no stress whatsoever! Thank you for choosing Simpson Travel, we look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Kind regards, Hayley Grammenos Customer Service Executive Simpson Travel

Amazing attention to detail from all…

Amazing attention to detail from all personnel interactions which fully matched the high class property and experience. I would not hesitate to book a holiday via Simpson’s again 👍

Date of experience : June 04, 2023

Dear Mark, Thank you for the wonderful review! I’m delighted to hear you received amazing attention to detail throughout and that you would not hesitate to book a holiday with us again. Our passion for service lies at the heart of everything we do. We treat our guests as individuals, always aiming to exceed expectations and provide a personalised approach that makes your holiday experience as effortless as it is memorable. I hope it won't be long before we welcome you back again on another Simpson holiday! Warm regards, Hayley Grammenos Customer Service Executive Simpson Travel

A pleasure to deal with

Simpson were a pleasure to deal with - friendly, efficient and helpful and kept us informed all the way.

Date of experience : May 16, 2023

Dear Mr Taylor, Thank you for choosing Simpson Travel, we really appreciate you taking the time to leave this 5-star review. We are very pleased to hear that our staff were friendly, efficient and helpful and kept you informed all the way! Thank you for choosing Simpson Travel, we look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Kind Regards, Hayley Grammenos Customer Service Executive Simpson Travel

Holiday extras

Very efficient and helpful staff, going above and beyond. Lots of additional extras at no extra cost Great location

Date of experience : July 03, 2023

Dear Denise Forde, Thank you for taking the time to leave a 5-star review! I'm very pleased to hear you found the location great and staff very efficient and helpful. I’m also delighted to hear of all the additional holiday extras you enjoyed. We’re always aiming to exceed expectations and go above and beyond for our guests to make your holiday experience as effortless as it is memorable. We appreciate you booking with us and we look forward to the pleasure of welcoming you back soon. Kind regards, Hayley Grammenos Customer Service Executive Simpson Travel

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A look back on Harry Simpson

Have Suitcase, will travel

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I don’t think there’s much debate that baseball players today are better than they were 50 or 100 years ago. For one thing, MLB is now integrated. It’s truly an international sport. The second thing is players at nearly all levels now play and work out year-round. With AAU and traveling teams, pre-teen ballplayers probably play more games in a summer than I played in the five years I played ball. At higher levels, players have access to trainers and dieticians, as well as cutting-edge technology. The gloves are better. The bats are multiple times better. We used to use whatever wooden bat we could get our hands on. Young players today have the very best aluminum bats. The only thing I can absolutely say was better about ballplayers of old was they had the best nicknames. Today’s nicknames are plain vanilla: K-rod. A-rod. J-rod. Gordo. You get the idea.

When someone says the following names, you know who they’re talking about: The Big Train. Say Hey Kid. Hammer. The Penguin. The human rain delay. Double Duty. Oil Can. Toy Cannon. Crime Dog. Spaceman. The Mad Hungarian. The Baby Bull. Big Poison. Little Poison. Cakes. The Big Cat. The Professor.

Baseball has always been a haven for creative nicknames. One of my all-time favorite nicknames is Suitcase. That moniker belonged to former Kansas City Athletics outfielder Harry Simpson. Like most black men of his era, Simpson got his start in the Negro Leagues. There was a time in his life when he doubted that professional baseball was in his future, what with roadblocks like Kenesaw Landis in the way. Simpson’s first nickname was Goody, given to him for his polite personality and his willingness to help anyone in need.

Simpson enlisted in the Army just shy of his 17 th birthday in 1941 and served until World War Two ended in 1945. He signed with the Philadelphia Stars and hit .333 in 52 games. He had a rough 1947 season and considered quitting baseball, but encouraged by his wife Johnnie, stuck with it.

About that nickname. I originally thought it was due to his playing for several different teams, seven over an eleven-year career, which includes two stints in Kansas City. I checked in with my father on this, who informed me that the name came from his size 13 shoe and comparisons made to a comic strip character of the time, Toonerville Folks, which had a character named Suitcase Simpson. I looked at some of the Toonerville comics and just didn’t see it. Different generations see different things. When I think of big feet, I think of the Keep on Truckin’ guy. That guy had some big feet. Someday when my father is gone, this is one of the things I will miss, being able to pick his brain about memories of these long-ago ballplayers.

Simpson eventually got a tryout with the Cleveland Indians, one of the early teams to sign Negro League players. After starring in a split-squad spring training game, owner Bill Veeck and General Manager Hank Greenberg signed Simpson. By my calculations, Simpson was the 16 th player to make the jump from the Negro Leagues. He was assigned to Class A Wilkes-Barre, where he hit .305 with 31 home runs and 120 RBI in 139 games. That production prompted a promotion in 1950 to the AAA San Diego Padres. During an incredible 178-game season, Simpson slashed .323/.367/.578 with 33 home runs and 156 RBI.

Going into the 1951 season, the Indians had four black players: Larry Doby, Simpson, Luke Easter, and Minnie Minoso. Yielding to the pressures of the times, the Indians brass thought fans might take that as too many black players, so they dealt Minoso to the White Sox. That’s how highly they thought of Simpson. Unfortunately, it ended up being one of the worst trades in Indians history, which is saying something, though no fault of Simpson’s. Simpson struggled under the pressure of being in the majors and only hit .229 in 122 games. Meanwhile, on the South Side, Minoso blossomed into a star, which only increased the pressure on Simpson.

Simpson was a little better in 1952, hitting .266 while seeing action at first base and right field in 146 games. He caught a bad break in the 1954 season, breaking his wrist on March 24 while sliding into home plate. He missed six weeks and upon his return was assigned to the Indians AAA team in Indianapolis. That Indians squad won 111 games before falling to the Willie Mays led New York Giants in the World Series. Simpson was left off the Indians post-season roster.

The Indians acquired Ralph Kiner prior to the 1955 season which spelled an end to Simpson’s time in Cleveland. The team sold him to the new Kansas City Athletics, who were managed by former Indian great, Lou Boudreau.

Freed from the heavy expectations of Cleveland, Simpson blossomed in Kansas City. Over the next two and a half seasons, he hit .296. He was exceptional in 1956, slashing .293/.347/.490 with 21 home runs, 105 RBI and a league-leading 11 triples. He made his only All-Star team and finished 11 th in the MVP vote. Simpson was the first Kansas City ballplayer to eclipse 100 RBI in a season.

He also provided highlight reel plays in the outfield and on June 24, 1956, gave fans a thrill when he blasted a solo home run off the Red Sox Dave Sisler over the 40-foot barrier in right field and onto Brooklyn Avenue. It remains one of the longer home runs ever hit at Municipal.

The longest appears to be a May 11, 1966, blast by the Athletics Jerry Stahl. That home run, also against the Red Sox, traveled an estimated 503 feet.

As often was the case with those Athletic teams, they couldn’t abide any outstanding play. In June of 1957, Billy Martin and Yankee teammates Mickey Mantle, Yogi Berra, Whitey Ford and Hank Bauer, were in the famed Copacabana club to celebrate Martin’s birthday. While Sammy Davis Jr. was on stage, a fight broke out between the Yankee players and a nearby table. The Yankee brass decided that Martin had to go, so who did they call? The Athletics, of course. KC sent Simpson and pitcher Ryne Duren to New York for Martin, Woodie Held, Bob Martyn, and Ralph Terry. It really wasn’t a bad trade for the Athletics, compared to some of the other trades with New York. It wasn’t a great trade for Simpson though. He struggled under the bright lights of New York, hitting only .244 in 99 games before the Yanks sent him back to KC, this time for pitchers Duke Maas and Virgil “Fire” Trucks. He did get to play in the 1957 World Series with New York, but only hit .083 in the Yankees loss to Milwaukee.

His second stint in Kansas City lasted 86 games over the next two seasons, in which Simpson hit a respectable .265. Players in Kansas City never seemed to stay for long.

Early in the 1959 season, the Athletics sent Simpson to the White Sox for Ray Boone. This move reunited Suitcase with Veeck and Greenberg, who had assumed ownership and General Manager duties of the Sox. Simpson barely had time to unpack his bags, 38 games to be exact, before Veeck sent him to Pittsburgh in exchange for Ted Kluszewski. For the second time in his career, Simpson was on the wrong side of a trade. The 1959 White Sox won the pennant, before losing the World Series to the Dodgers in six games. To make matters worse, the White Sox bought Simpson back after the season ended, which was a bitter pill as World Series checks were a nice supplement to players in those days.

Simpson spent the next three seasons playing for the Sox AAA affiliates without getting another shot in the majors. He appeared in 11 games for AAA Indianapolis in 1963 before moving to the Mexican League. He spent 1963 and 1964 in Mexico, where he starred for the Diablo Rojos.

He collected his last big league hit on September 27, 1959, at Crosley Field as a member of the Pirates. Batting in front of Roberto Clemente, Simpson stroked a seventh inning single off Joe Nuxhall, part of a two-hit day.

His last major league home run was also a memorable one. On June 27, 1959, in a game against the Yankees at old Comisky Park, Simpson blasted an eighth inning grand slam off Bob Turley, providing the winning runs in a 5 to 4 White Sox victory.

In retirement, Simpson worked as a machinist for Goodyear Aerospace in Akron, Ohio. On April 3, 1979, he was stricken by a heart attack, dead at the young age of 53. Simpson was buried in his hometown of Dalton, Georgia.

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