Following investigation into Devon-based letting agency Brixham Holiday Homes, by police and trading standards officials from Torbay Council, after complaints from holiday homeowners claiming to be owed money, leading Brixham based holiday letting company Blue Chip Vacations has stepped in to help holidaymakers affected by the incident.

Brixham Holiday Homes had been acting as agent for around 40 properties, but the company office has been vacated, with no-one answering calls.  Tourism officials have been trying to find alternative accommodation for guests affected by the closure.  Blue Chip Vacations has been offering help to holidaymakers whose plans have been disrupted by knocking 20% off  the cost of week long stays for anyone looking to replace holidays they had lined up. 

Meanwhile Blue Chip Vacations reports that bookings for Brixham are up by more than 20% this year, Managing Director, Liam Gavin comments, "It is encouraging to see bookings up in the Torbay area but terribly disappointing that the good work of tourism officials has been tarnished by the closure of BHH.  We are fanatical about encouraging visitors to the area and keen that nobody who has booked a holiday to the area is let down."

Blue Chip Vacations represents over 400 handpicked 4 & 5 star properties, across the West Country, including 150+ in Torbay.  Each property is chosen for its stunning location, amazing coastal or rural views or hi-spec interior.  Properties are reviewed each year to ensure they meet the high standard set not only by Blue Chip Vacations, but also by Quality in Tourism.  The company has recently been announced as a winner in the South West Tourism awards in the ‘Tourism Website of the Year' category, as well as a finalist in the South Devon Excellence Awards.