Sta Travel

I popped in here to get an International Student Card, which gets me loads of discounts while travelling. It’s one of the few places you can get one in Oxford, and they’ll do it on the spot. The office is welcoming and open, with lots of brochures about travelling, and the staff are young and laid back (although I felt a bit intrusive as they continued their conversations about where to go for lunch). They didn’t actually do a great job with my card — the print is wonky and hasn’t come out fully, but it’s been accepted everywhere, so I suppose it’s not too serious.
As for STA Travel themselves, I’ve booked a holiday through them and they’ve been very organised and helpful so far. They’re aimed at students and young people, so they understand about being on a budget and what people want from a holiday. I’ve heard good things about them from friends who’ve had gap year experiences and round the world trips with the company, and although it might be a bit pricier than some other organisations, I think it’s well worth it for the quality they offer.