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I offer a personalised travel service to meet you needs for leisure and business travel solutions. As an experienced travel expert I will listen to exactly what you would like from your travel and the things that matter to you. You can be confident the holiday or business travel I recommend has been built using your wish list and suits your needs and budget. All you will need to worry about is wh

at to pack for your trip! My personal service also extends well beyond simply booking your travel. When you trust your travel plans with me, I’m available to take your call at a time to suit you. It means that no matter where you are, whatever the local time, you’ll be able to get in touch with somebody who cares about you. Having lived in London, Brighton and the Caribbean (Barbados) as well as travelling extensively over the past 30+ years I believe I can help you plan the perfect trip. Call me today and let’s plan your next holiday or business trip together!

04/05/2025

🗽 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐘𝐨𝐫𝐤 & 𝐖𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐃.𝐂. – 𝐔𝐒𝐀 𝐓𝐰𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤 🇺🇸
✨ From £1319pp ✨
🗓️ 7 Nights Total

✈️ Available year-round from various UK airports

Itinerary:
• 4 Nights in New York
• OYO Times Square
• Room Only | Central Manhattan Location

• AMTRAK Train from NYC to Washington D.C. on 4th March

• 3 Nights in Washington D.C.
• Viceroy Washington
• Room Only | Boutique 4★ Hotel

Highlights:
✅ Explore two iconic US cities in one trip
✅ Experience the buzz of Times Square and the culture of the capital
✅ Travel by scenic Amtrak rail between cities

📌 Price based on 2 adults departing:
• London – £1379pp
📅 Travel date: 28th February 2026

☎️Contact me on 07501 735057 to discover more and tick your Travel list

25/04/2025

I hate to mention the C word this early in the year but....wowser!

Who do you know that would love to be away in a Winter Wonderland with their loved ones this year?

✨️The Ultimate Lapland Christmas Escape for Big Families & Groups!
23rd December 2025 - 4 nights✨️

Group of 16 (8 adults, 8 children)
Manchester from £1975pp
Luton from £2119pp

Group of 12 (6 adults, 6 children)
Manchester from £2209pp
Luton from £22399pp

Group of 10 (4 adults, 6 children)
Manchester from £2349pp
Luton from £22499pp

Planning a family reunion or group getaway in Lapland?

This 4-Night Family Adventure in Luosto is perfect for up to 18 people—a truly magical escape in a traditional log cabin surrounded by Arctic wilderness!
Stay in an Exclusive 11-Bedroom Log Villa:
Spacious living & dining areas with a grand fireplace
Complimentary electric sauna + optional wood sauna & whirlpool bath (extra fee)
Large fully equipped kitchen & cosy lounge
18 beds across two wings with en-suite bathrooms
Traditional Lapland decor for an authentic experience

Your winter adventure includes:
Private return transfers
Exclusive family meeting with Santa
Reindeer & Husky experiences
Buffet breakfasts & delicious dinners
Snowsuits & boots provided
Electric sauna for ultimate relaxation

Book now before it's gone!

Find out prices & more details by contacting me ASAP on the usual numbers or DM me - you snooze, you loose! 💚💜

24/04/2025

🇧🇧Great offer here on one of my favourite hotels on my island! 🇧🇧

SPECIAL SUMMER FAMILY OFFER*

Sea Breeze Beach House Barbados

7 nights from £3,299 per adult and £1,055 per child sharing a Classic Poolside Garden Room on All-Inclusive

OFFER: Save up to 50%

STAY: Now - 18 Dec 2025

BOOK BY: 15 May 2025

Based on departing 12 Aug 2025 from London Heathrow with Virgin Atlantic. Private airport transfers and access to a UK airport lounge included.

Contact me on +1273936920 for more details

18/04/2025

Another great offer from our friends at Sandals Resorts UK

Sandals Saint Vincent - All Inclusive Luxury
7 nights from £2499pp - INCL £600 saving ✨️

In a private cove bordered by a lush forest and gently flowing river, you’ll find Sandals Saint Vincent and the Grenadines — where you can step off the beaten path and explore a less-travelled wonder of the Caribbean. The natural beauty of this crescent-shaped archipelago on the southern end of the Lesser Antilles is well cared for and alive.

The peaceful blue waters, humming rainforests, and black-and-white-sand beaches are ideal for all sorts of adventures. Whether it's dives, hikes, or just an afternoon in the sun, there's no wrong way to unwind.

St Vincent makes a great alternative to the usual Caribbean resorts which you may have already visited.

Price based on 2 sharing a Bamboo Palm Partial Oceanview Room with Balcony Tranquillity Soaking Tub for 7 nights on All Inclusive.

Flights from Heathrow and transfers included. Departs 24th Sep 2025.

Other dates and airports available at varied costs.

What's Not To Love 💜

18/04/2025

Looking for something for June?
How about this one...

Boutique Crete - Fab Reviews
7 nights Half Board from £489pp

This cosy and welcoming retreat is located in the charming village of Agia Pelagia on the Greek island of Crete. Nestled in a serene hillside setting, the hotel offers stunning views of the surrounding landscape and the sparkling Aegean Sea, providing a peaceful atmosphere for a relaxing getaway. Just a short walk from the hotel, you’ll find the beautiful beaches of Agia Pelagia, with their crystal-clear waters and golden sands. The village itself offers a selection of traditional tavernas, cafés, and shops, perfect for leisurely strolls.

At Agia Pelagia, it’s all about blissful turquoise waters, which are so clear that you can spot fish without snorkelling. This small coastal town in the north of the island of Crete sits in the middle of three pretty horseshoe bays, each blessed with sheltered beaches.

Price based on 2 adults sharing a Double or Twin room for 7 nights on Half Board basis. Transfers and luggage allowance included.

✈️Gatwick 14th Jun 25 from £489pp
✈️Luton 30th Jun 25 from £499pp
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Contact me to book on the usual numbers!

08/04/2025

Are you looking for something a little different in the wonderful Caribbean?

How about this fab offer from one of my favourite suppliers:

🌴Tamarijn, Aruba🌴

✨7 nights from £2,825 per person sharing a Deluxe Oceanfront King on All-Inclusive

✨OFFER: Save up to 20%

✨STAY: Now through until 19 Dec 2025

✨Based on departing 17 June 2025 from London Heathrow with KLM Airlines.

✨Private airport transfers and access to a UK airport lounge included.

Contact me for further details and alternative dates
📞+44 7501 735057 or DM on here 💛

02/04/2025

As some of you know, I thought about retiring last year from an industry that I love however, after a couple of months, I decided retirement isn't all what it is cracked up to be!

I decided to change my business model and join the fabulous Dream Team at Designer Travel. It has taken a while to get going as I was in Barbados for most of the Winter however, I am back and ready to take the business down the road I want to follow and one that I hope my customers will support me with.

If you have ever enquired with me or booked with me in the past, or you are friends or family, I have added you to my newsletter updates which I hope you will have a moment to read and see exactly what we can offer at Designer Travel before you unsubscribe. It really is a personal service that is tailored to you, not bulk sale as you will find with Online Travel Agents.

If you are looking for something off the beaten track, celebrating a special occasion, want to cruise the Seven Seas (or rivers for that matter!), want to visit my beloved Caribbean, or just need a well earned break, please get in touch to see how I can help you.

With access to over 400+ suppliers there is not many destinations I cannot get you to, so feel free to ask for a no obligation quote and lets plan together. If you like what I do, please share my details with friends, family and your connections and support my small but personal business.

I am ready and waiting and not out at the tennis club regretting my retirement!

And of course, if you have not enquired or booked with me before but would like to see what is on offer, feel free to contact me on the email address below to be added to my subscription list 😊

📞+44 1273 936920 / +44 7501735057
📧[email protected]

25/03/2025

Are you wanting to getaway this coming Winter but feel the need to stay at home for the Christmas holidays? Afterall it is family time..

Have a look at this great offer that I can work with you on which will give you an hotel stay in Miami, a luxury Caribbean cruise and a post cruise stay at Sandals in Barbados! What's not to love?!

Get in touch to see how I can help you with this great offer.
📞+441273936920 or +447501735057

🌴 𝗠𝗶𝗮𝗺𝗶, 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗮𝗱𝗼𝘀 & 𝗥𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗜𝘀𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗮𝘄𝗻𝘀 𝗖𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘀𝗲 🚢✨
✨ 𝟭𝟲 𝗡𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 £𝟯,𝟰𝟲𝟵𝗽𝗽 ✨
📅 Travel Date: 15th January 2026
🏨 Stay:
🌞 2 Nights in Miami South Beach – Kimpton Palomar South Beach (Room Only)
🏝️ 2 Nights in Barbados (Post-Cruise) – Sandals Royal Barbados
🚢 Cruise: 12 Nights on Oceania Insignia
Itinerary:
📍 Miami, Florida
📍 Oranjestad, Aruba
📍 Willemstad, Curaçao
📍 Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago
📍 St. George’s, Grenada
📍 Castries, St. Lucia
📍 Kingstown, St. Vincent
📍 Roseau, Dominica
📍 Fort-de-France, Martinique
📍 Bridgetown, Barbados
✨ Why Choose This Deal?
🍹 Drinks Package Included
📶 WiFi, Gratuities & Specialty Dining
☕ Specialty Coffees & Complimentary Shuttle Buses in Ports
🏝️ Luxury Post-Cruise Stay at Sandals Barbados
✈️ Flights from Edinburgh Included or can quote with flights from London too
💰 Inside Cabin from £3,469pp | Outside Cabin from £4,959pp | Balcony Cabin from £5,889pp
📍 Book now for a luxury island-hopping adventure!

12/03/2025

Looking for something different? Always wanted to be a "surfer dude"?!

🌊EVERYBODY'S GONE SURFING🌊

🏄‍♀️🏄‍♂️Surf School Morocco🏄‍♂️🏄‍♀️

✨5 Star Luxury Eco Resort✨

💥From just £842 per person💥

🗓️1st October - 7 Nights
or include your flights, prices per person from:
✈️GATWICK £1025
🌊Daily Surf Lesson
🏄‍♂️Wetsuit & Board
🥪Half Board
🛌Junior Suite
🚌Return Transfers
♨️On-Site Spa (treatments payable locally)
Prices based on 2 adults travelling, sharing a Junior Suite. Other dates/durations available. Subject to availability & change.
Find out more by giving me a call!
☎️01273 936920

31/01/2025

Have you got the Winter Blues? Let me help you get rid of those for next winter!

There are amazing offers with Sandals Resorts when you book with me and I can help you get away for some chill time in the Caribbean, which as you know is my happy place!

Here is an offer for Christmas in Barbados which can be adapted to fly from London. Just let me know and I can give you all the insider tips to my island in the sun!😊

Or even a twin centre with my two favourite islands in the summer holidays - just ask me!

Other Caribbean Destinations also available at great prices for All Inclusive during the Christmas holidays 2025 ✨☀️

📧[email protected]
☎️+441273 936920 or WhatsApp this number

24/01/2025

Are you a cruiser or new to cruise?

Not sure if it for you just yet?

I used to switch off when friends spoke about the wonders of cruising but then I thought, let's see what it is all about and took a 4 day river cruise along the waterways in France.

Well blow me down, I was sold!
I had just the best time and have since taken up ocean cruising too. Not been disappointed yet!

There's a cruise line out there for everyone Families, Solo's, Couples, Multi-Generational too.

So if you want to have a chat or learn more, get in touch or pop over and join my dedicated cruise group where you will find some fab offers! ⛴️

Lesley's Cruise Designers Club

Here's some pics of some of my personal cruise trips as a little taster 💚💜

22/01/2025

NEW HOTEL ALERT – 5* - GET IT BOOKED! 😍⭐️
🏊‍♂️. SWIM UP ROOM DEAL
BOOK TODAY WITH ONLY A £25PP DEPOSIT!
5* ROYAL ATLANTIS ICON, ALL INCLUSIVE – ANTALYA
Hotel Highlights:
• Stunning selection of pools including a top-notch aqua park
• A 24/7 food court for all those midnight cravings
• Four a la carte offerings ranging from Mexican to Ottoman
• Sports activities for days... from yoga to beach volleyball and everything in between
THIS DEAL INCLUDES:
🛏 7 Nights, All Inclusive
🏠 Double or Twin Pool view Swim Up Pool Terrace.
🚍 Luggage & Transfers
FLY FROM YOUR LOCAL AIRPORT:
Fly from Luton from £799pp- 1st May 2025
Fly from Gatwick from £857pp- 2nd May 2025
Fly From Manchester £833pp- 1st May 2025
Fly from Bristol from £888pp- 7th May 2025
ATOL & ABTA protected 💜💚
☎️ 01273 936920

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Travel Counsellors is a global community of friendly,experienced travel professionals offering a personalised travel service. As a travel expert with Travel Counsellors, I will listen to exactly what you would like from your travel plans and understand the things that matter to you.

You can be confident the holiday or business travel I recommend has been built using your wish list and will meet your needs and price range. All you’ll need to worry about is what to pack for your trip and leave the rest to me! My bespoke service also extends well beyond simply booking. When you travel with Travel Counsellors, we are available to take your call every single minute of every single day. It means that no matter where you are, whatever the local time, you’ll be able to get in touch with somebody who cares about you. All bookings you make with me will be financially protected too. Having lived and worked in London, Brighton and the Caribbean as well as travelling globally over the past 30+ years I believe I can help you plan the perfect trip. Travel is my passion and I want to share that with you.

I specialise in responsible & sustainable travel for leisure and business customers. My areas of expertise are the Caribbean and the USA as well as cruises and European city breaks however I will happily put together any itinerary you require. Call me today and let’s plan your next holiday or business trip together!

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