www.bargainshortbreaks.com is part of Barrhead Travel Services - a leading UK Travel Agency based in Barrhead (Glasgow).

Barrhead Travel has been operating for over 30 years. Throughout this time Barrhead Travel has expanded from an initial shop in Barrhead (Glasgow) employing 5 consultants into our current status as one of the UKs largest truly independent travel companies with 350 employees. Barrhead Travel remains committed to providing competitive travel while maintaining high levels of service to all our clients.

For your security

Barrhead Travel is a fully licensed and bonded travel agent. We are a member of ABTA (the Association of British Travel Agents - ABTA Number: 13759) and comply with its rules and regulations. For a summary of ABTA's protection and consumer services (including arbitration) click here. We hold an Air Travel Operators License (ATOL 5346). Our clients are therefore "ATOL Protected". Barrhead Travel also holds an IATA license (International Air Travel Association) for intentional scheduled airline ticket sales.

That extra step

Barrhead Travel goes that extra step to ensure that a first class service is offered. The company is ISO 9002 (International Standards Organization) certified, ASTA, and are an accredited Investors In People.

Barrhead Travel as a member of ABTA participates in the office of fair trading approved code ensuring the highest standards.

Market Leader

Barrhead Travel has continued to expand year on year. Our ongoing success can be attributed to striving to deliver an excellent standard of service and quality matched by the most competitive pricing in the market place. Barrhead Travel combines the best qualities of an independent travel agency - experienced travel consultants taking personal responsibility for meeting your travel needs - with an ability to negotiate the best fares from all airlines and tour operators due to our purchasing strength. We pass on our discount, and our 28 years of experience in customer satisfaction, to you every time you book with us.

Recent Awards

Winners of the Best Medium Business Award at "Winners at the Web 2003" highlighting our commitment to the internet as a major source of business.

Best Small Agency Located in Scotland 2001,Best Large Travel Agency Located in Scotland 2002, 2003.

Scottish Enterprise - Winners of Best Product and Service category in the National Business Awards.

Overall Winner Best Business Located in Glasgow, and Winner of the Service Sector category for outstanding achievement in service excellence.