Visit or call us for free advice

Come and see us!

We love people visiting us! Come and say hello in person, or book a phone or Skype appointment and get excellent free travel advice from our travel experts.

We offer a free advice session for travellers!

Whether you're a first-time traveller or a more experienced traveller, you can have a one-to-one travel information and advice session with one of our friendly and experienced Gap 360 travel advisors.

If you fancy finding out more about our gap travel options, or want to start planning your perfect trip abroad, come and chat to a travel advisor and get loads of amazing, free travel advice and assistance - parents, friends or partners are welcome too!

Do I have to visit in person to get a free advice session?

No! You can book a Skype or phone call session. Call us on 01892 527392 or send us an email at [email protected] to book an appointment.

What will be covered in the free advice session?

Your travel advisor can cover the following information and travel advice areas in your free session, whichever topics you feel that you need help with

1) How to choose the trip that works best for you

This section will cover:

Weather and climate considerations
What activities you want to do on your gap trip
Choosing your dream destinations
The length of time you wish to travel for
Whether you want to attend any special events
Safety questions
Working to your ideal budget

2) Preparing for going travelling

This section will cover:

Booking flights: You can also book to chat in person to a member of our flights team, Flights 360, to find the best deals
Travel insurance advice
Visa advice
Choosing your gap travel kit
Sorting out your finances
What to pack

3) Finding work abroad

If you are interested in paid work or internship opportunities abroad, we can give you plenty of advice about working abroad, including:

Where you can find work abroad
Types of jobs available
How to get a job abroad
Getting the right working visa
Preparing for an interview abroad
Internships vs paid jobs

4) Health advice

Our travel advisors will give you top tips for staying healthy abroad, including advice about:

Visiting your GP for vaccination advice
What to take with you
Malaria precautions
Putting together a first aid kit
What toiletries to take
Health considerations for female travellers
Useful items to take
Eating and drinking abroad

5) Safety advice

You'll be given useful safety tips, including:

How not to look like a tourist
Being aware of scammers
Keeping your stuff safe
Keeping you safe
Keeping your money safe
Copying documents
Safety advice for female travellers

6) Keeping in touch with family and friends

This section includes advice about:

Keeping your parents worry-free
Setting expectations before you go
Planning how to keep in touch
Ways of keeping in touch (Skype, emails, internet, phone calls, social media etc.)
Coping with homesickness

7) Further advice

As well as covering all the key areas above, during your free advice session we will also cover these topics:

Making friends abroad
How to bag a bargain
Hostel etiquette
Washing clothes
Toilet tricks
Showers made simple

Want to visit us or book a free advice session? Call a travel advisor today on 01892 527392 or email us at [email protected]