As promised here we go with our first insight into Thomson’s in which I will touch on most of the services they provide. We will then look more deeply into the various areas in the posts to follow, and of course if there is something of particular interest to you or that you would like more clarification on, please do get in touch at pauline [@] discountcoder.com and I will happily respond.

Thomson is a recognised, long-standing, trustworthy holiday company that receives a huge percentage of the holiday market share out there, this is due to the diversity of holidays available, the extra services they provide and the great Thomson discounts that are readily on offer for us to take advantage of.

We will kick off with their great Package Holidays available for both winter and summer, and it really is as says on the can; everything included and arranged for you. From flights to accommodation, everything is organised by the reps on the phone. You can choose from all inclusive, half-board, self catering or staying in a villa.

The Thomson website also has a fantastic Late Deals section where you can bag yourself a great bargain as long as you are prepared to travel in the next few days/weeks. They also offer City Break’s which are a great way of refreshing your batteries, as well as hundreds of off the shelf holidays you can choose from. You can also decide to build your own bespoke holiday with a little help from the customer service reps who can help you with flights, accommodation and often have inside knowledge of the areas including the best places to stay or visit.

Thomson Holidays offer a fantastic online service as well as 800 shops around the country, and in my opinion, browsing online is the easiest way of finding out exactly where you would like to go. The Thomson site includes a range off community tools and services to make your holiday decisions even better informed. From Holiday Reviews written by real customers, to a Q & A section which answers most of the questions you would ask, booking your holiday has never been so easy. The site also has a vast amount of discounts available, and whether it is an offer or a discount code – do remember to look around to get good savings on top of the already competitive prices.

Thomson’s also have a Foreign Exchange Department with a buy back feature plus no commission, so there’s no need to wait till you get to the airport before you pick up your holiday cash, now you can take advantage and book either online or in store to get all your Travellers Cheques, Currency or the Travel Money Card that you might need. There are some great rates available, and helpful staff who will guide you to the best option for you.

As well as all this, there are also many extras that Thomson’s can help with including Travel Insurance, Airport Parking, Attraction Tickets, Excursions, Transfers and Car Hire. Plus you can now go online and manage your flight booking, allowing you to view the food and drink on offer and even select your seat. Also don’t forget if anyone in your party is celebrating a special occasion, make sure you tell Thomson about it as they have many options available for you to make your trip extra special.