TravelFinders began its journey as a small local agency known as Dagenham Travels. It was established by Farley Shelkin, a passionate explorer whose vision was simple yet powerful, to help others experience the world as he had.
With warmth, honesty, and personal service at its core, the business quickly earned a loyal following and grew steadily year by year through word of mouth, becoming one of East London’s most trusted names in travel.
TravelFinders began its journey as a small local agency known as Dagenham Travels. It was established by Farley Shelkin, a passionate explorer whose vision was simple yet powerful, to help others experience the world as he had. With warmth, honesty, and personal service at its core, the business quickly earned a loyal following and grew steadily year by year through word of mouth, becoming one of East London’s most trusted names in travel.
In the early years, Dagenham Travels specialised in cruise holidays, inspired by Farley’s lifelong love for the sea and his personal experience sailing on numerous voyages over his 42-year career. As travel trends evolved, the company expanded to include flight bookings, hotel stays, and bespoke holiday packages, offering travellers complete, worry-free solutions for every journey.
In the early years, Dagenham Travels specialised in cruise holidays, inspired by Farley’s lifelong love for the sea and his personal experience sailing on numerous voyages over his 42-year career. As travel trends evolved, the company expanded to include flight bookings, hotel stays, and bespoke holiday packages, offering travellers complete, worry-free solutions for every journey.
To better reflect our global reach and modern identity, we officially changed our trading name to TravelFinders in 2021, a name that truly captures what we do best: finding and curating the perfect travel experiences for our clients across the world. While our brand evolved, our founding spirit remains unchanged. Farley continues to guide the company with the same passion, integrity, and commitment that inspired its creation over four decades ago.
We proudly introduced VisaFinders, offering expert assistance for visit, student, and skilled migration visas to leading countries worldwide. We have since partnered with key global programs in Investment Migration, helping clients explore opportunities for residence and citizenship through trusted international channels.
In 2024, TravelFinders reached another milestone by opening our first branch office in Sri Lanka, driven by the increasing demand for travel in the Asian region. This new base allows us to curate our own tailor-made packages and deliver a higher level of personalised service to our clients.
This year, we also launched our exclusive VIP Concierge Service, designed to elevate the travel experience to new heights with premium, personalised care. The service has quickly gained popularity, particularly among clients who have been booking with us for decades.
Throughout our journey, TravelFinders has proudly earned numerous industry awards, including recognition for Best Travel Agent of the Month, Outstanding Customer Service, and Chamber of Commerce Business Awards for consistent growth and excellence.
Today, TravelFinders stands as a symbol of trust, experience, and innovation. From luxury cruises and tailor-made holidays to global visa and concierge services, we remain dedicated to crafting journeys that inspire, connect, and create memories that last a lifetime.
Discover the heart of TravelFinders our devoted team, where a shared passion for travel converges with decades of refined expertise. Each member contributes distinctive insights and an unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional, personalized service. United in our mission, we craft unforgettable travel experiences that inspire and captivate.
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