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Designer Travel by Gillian Designer Travel has won numerous travel and service awards. ABTA and ATOL protected. My journey in the travel industry began over 30 years ago. Kitts and St.

With 30 years experience in the travel industry, I work outside of normal office and I am available for phone/Zoom appointments on evenings and weekends. I worked my way up to become a Retail Branch Manager and a Cruise Expert, having embarked on 15 cruises so far. I am extremely well-travelled, having swam with stingrays in Grand Cayman and green turtles in St. Thomas, and completed a PADI course in the Maldives. I've enjoyed sundowners on safari in South Africa, flown in a seaplane over the Canadian glaciers, and braved the world's longest zip line over the sea in Haiti. I don’t just travel for my own person holidays, as a true travel professional, I spend a huge amount of time travelling for work to inspect destinations and properties to ensure they are of good standard and to ensure I have the knowledge to make great recommendations based on my clients’ requirements. Please allow me to share some of my favourite destinations with you.

• Maldives: In the past two years, I've visited the Maldives four times, staying at seven different beautiful islands. We celebrated our 15th wedding anniversary at a perfect adults-only resort, but I've also explored islands with fantastic kids' facilities. Each island has its own unique personality, and I can help you choose the one that's right for you. The service here is unparalleled, and the food is simply heavenly!

• South Africa: This year, I had the incredible opportunity to explore South Africa. I went on two outstanding safaris, explored Cape Town, drove along the Garden Route, stayed on the banks of the Zambezi River, and visited Victoria Falls. It's an amazing destination and surprisingly affordable once you're there.

• Caribbean: I planned my own wedding in Cuba, so it holds a special place in my heart. Antigua is another favourite; we've celebrated our 5th and 10th wedding anniversaries there. During my Caribbean cruises, I've visited many islands and St. Lucia stand out as places I'd love to return to.

• USA: With my daughter living near San Francisco, I frequently visit the USA. My sister also lived in Wyoming in the USA so I've extensively toured the Rocky Mountains and Yellowstone Park, which is a favourite of mine. Florida is fabulous too; I love Fort Lauderdale, Miami South Beach, and of course, I couldn't miss taking the kids to Orlando when they were little!

• Cruise: I've cruised extensively with Celebrity Cruises, Royal Caribbean Cruises, Princess Cruises, and Cunard to wonderful destinations including Alaska, Iceland, Norway, Scandinavia, Russia, the Caribbean, and the Mediterranean.

😍SKY SUITE ONBOARD CELEBRITY ASCENT 🧡10 Nights Italy, Greece & Croatia Cruise‼4 June 2027 🤩😍New Celebrity Ascent ✔Visit:...
14/10/2026

😍SKY SUITE ONBOARD CELEBRITY ASCENT
🧡10 Nights Italy, Greece & Croatia Cruise

‼4 June 2027
🤩😍New Celebrity Ascent

✔Visit:
Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy
Sicily (Messina), Italy
At Sea
Olympia (Katakolon), Greece
Corfu, Greece
Split, Croatia
Bar, Montenegro
Dubrovnik, Croatia
At Sea
Naples, Italy
Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy

✈Fly from DUBLIN:
SKY SUITE From £5,245pp/€6,100pp

✈Fly from GLASGOW:
SKY SUITE From £5,295pp

✈Fly from LONDON HEATHROW:
SKY SUITE From £5,215pp

✈Flights from selected airports
🤩Transfers & Luggage Included
😍Premium drinks and Wi-Fi

👇Why Book The Retreat® on Celebrity Ascent? ✨
Spacious suites with premium touches throughout
Exclusive access to The Retreat Lounge
Private sundeck with pool and dedicated attendants
Luminae, an exclusive restaurant for Retreat guests
Butler service to take care of every detail
Priority embarkation and concierge service
VIP experience from the moment you step onboard

The Retreat isn't just a suite. It's your own luxury ship-within-a-ship experience on Celebrity Ascent. 💙

Call 07894 092833 or message me directly to book.
👍Subject to live pricing and availability packaged by Y4358

🤩LOOK AT THIS OFFER FOR 10 DAYS ONBOARD THE BRAND NEW SHIP... CELEBRITY XCEL 10 Nights Italy & French Riviera Cruise7 MA...
29/09/2026

🤩LOOK AT THIS OFFER FOR 10 DAYS ONBOARD THE BRAND NEW SHIP...
CELEBRITY XCEL
10 Nights Italy & French Riviera Cruise
7 MAY 2027

👇Visiting:
Barcelona, Spain
At Sea
Naples, Italy
Sicily (Messina), Italy
At Sea
Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy
Florence/Pisa(Laspezia)Italy
Portofino, Italy
Nice (Villefranche), France
At Sea
Barcelona, Spain

‼PRICE INCLUDES:
Flights from your selected airport
Prices based on Inside cabin *Other cabin types available
10 Night full Board
Transfer & Luggage

✈Fly from Dublin:
Inside Stateroom from £1,325 per person

✈Fly from Manchester:
Inside Stateroom from £1,435 per person

✈Fly from London Luton:
Inside Stateroom from £1,190 per person

💙🧡NOTHING COMES CLOSE”💙🧡🤍
Price based on 2 sharing, Terms and conditions apply, subject to availability.

Call or message me directly to book on 07894 092833

Packaged by RCL Cruises Ltd ABTA Y4358

🌴🌊 Zanzibar adults-only luxury from £1,628pp*Set on the beautiful Uroa Beach on Zanzibar’s east coast, JAZ Amaluna is a ...
27/09/2026

🌴🌊 Zanzibar adults-only luxury from £1,628pp*

Set on the beautiful Uroa Beach on Zanzibar’s east coast, JAZ Amaluna is a 5-star adults-only, all-inclusive resort combining African-inspired design with modern luxury and a peaceful island setting.

With 211 stylish rooms and suites, oceanfront dining, beachfront bars, tranquil pools and spa and wellness facilities, it’s a beautiful choice for a relaxing Zanzibar getaway. The resort sits directly on Uroa Beach, where you can enjoy long walks along the white sands and admire the changing colours of the Indian Ocean.

Departing from London Gatwick, 2nd June 2027 from £1628*. Your holiday includes 7 nights at 5* JAZ Amaluna, Adults Only, on an All Inclusive basis for 2 adults sharing a Superior Room, with return flights and private return transfers included. *Price includes £26pp tax, payable locally/property. This Designer Travel holiday is provided by Gold Medal and is ATOL protected 2916, Ref: 5/47597820.

More dates available with the same inclusions:
📅 1–30 June 2027
7 nights from £1,699pp
9 nights from £1,899pp

📅 1–31 August 2027
7 nights from £1,879pp
9 nights from £2,099pp

🌺 Call or message me directly on 07894 092833 to start planning your Zanzibar getaway.

20/09/2026

🇱🇰 SRI LANKA — why is this incredible island still so overlooked?

I’ve just returned from an amazing educational visit to Sri Lanka, and if this trip has taught me anything, it’s that Sri Lanka really should be on everyone’s travel list. ❤️

We flew overnight direct from London to Colombo with SriLankan Airlines, then had an easy overnight stay just 30 minutes from the airport before setting off on our journey through this beautiful and incredibly diverse island.

And what a journey it was…

🌿 SANTANI WELLNESS KANDY – 3 nights

Our first real stop was Santani, high in the hills surrounded by rainforest, mountains and the most incredible sense of peace.

This isn't simply a spa hotel. Santani is a true wellness experience, combining nature, yoga, Ayurveda, healthy cuisine and personalised wellness programmes. Set within a former tea plantation, it feels completely removed from the outside world.

We had time to slow down, reconnect with nature and experience some of the activities that make Santani so special.

🚂 THEN… THE JOURNEY BECAME PART OF THE EXPERIENCE

We travelled partly by road and partly by train towards the tea country, with a brief visit to Kandy along the way.

Our next two nights were at…

🍃 UGA HALLOOWELLA – 2 nights

Hidden amongst the mountains and tea plantations of Hatton, Uga Halloowella is all about the incredible scenery and feeling immersed in Sri Lanka's hill country.

Think rolling tea estates, mountain air, waterfalls and beautiful trails — a completely different side of Sri Lanka to Santani.

🌊 UGA PRĀVA – 2 nights

And then it was time for the coast…

Our final stop was the beautiful Uga Prāva in Tangalle, a small and intimate luxury retreat right on Sri Lanka's southern coastline.

Just seven ocean-facing suites, tropical gardens, an infinity pool and that incredible Indian Ocean view. It was the perfect way to finish our journey.

🚙 Throughout the trip we travelled with our own private vehicle and guide, which meant we could really experience the destination at our own pace — stopping, exploring and learning along the way.

And that, for me, is one of the things I love about Sri Lanka…

✨ Your itinerary can be anything you want it to be.

Wellness & relaxation.
🐘 Wildlife & safari.
🍃 Tea plantations & mountains.
🏛️ Culture & history.
🌊 Beaches & beautiful boutique hotels.
🥾 Adventure & nature.
🍛 Incredible food.
…or a combination of all of them.

You can make Sri Lanka as relaxing, adventurous, luxurious, cultural or wellness-focused as you want.

Sri Lanka is SO much more than a beach holiday. 🇱🇰

I’ve returned with lots of ideas, new knowledge and some very special places to recommend.

If Sri Lanka has never been on your list before…

maybe it should be. ❤️

📩 If you’d like me to create a Sri Lanka itinerary around you, your interests and how you like to travel, get in touch on 07894 092833 or message me directly.
✈️ Bespoke travel | Expert advice | Personal service

✨ FEBRUARY HALF TERM 2028 | ORLANDO + CARIBBEAN CRUISE 🚢🌴10 nights combining the magic of Universal Orlando with a 6-nig...
12/09/2026

✨ FEBRUARY HALF TERM 2028 | ORLANDO + CARIBBEAN CRUISE 🚢🌴

10 nights combining the magic of Universal Orlando with a 6-night sailing aboard Royal Caribbean’s spectacular Legend of the Seas.

📅 9 February 2028
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 2 adults + 2 children (under 11)
✈️ Flights from selected UK airports

🏨 4 nights | Universal’s Stella Nova Resort
Standard 2 Queen Room | Room Only

🚢 6 nights | Legend of the Seas
Interior Quad family Cabin

🌴 YOUR CRUISE ITINERARY
📍 Fort Lauderdale
🏝️ Perfect Day at CocoCay
🇲🇽 Puerto Costa Maya
🇲🇽 Cozumel
🌊 Cruising days
📍 Fort Lauderdale

✨ WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT
• A fantastic February Half Term family escape
• Experience one of Royal Caribbean’s newest Icon Class ships
• Combine the excitement of Universal Orlando with a Caribbean cruise
• Discover beautiful beaches, Mexico and Royal Caribbean’s Perfect Day at CocoCay
• Brightline offers a convenient connection from Orlando to Fort Lauderdale (not included)

🎁 ADDED VALUE
💵 $100pp spending money
🧭 Ocean Ultimate Explorer
💳 Ocean Florida Savings Card

FROM £1,799PP

✈️ London Gatwick | British Airways £1,799pp
✈️ London Heathrow | Virgin Atlantic £1,839pp
✈️ Manchester | Virgin Atlantic £1,869pp
✈️ Glasgow via Gatwick | British Airways £2,019pp

✨ A brilliant way to make February Half Term feel like a proper family adventure.

📩 Message me to find out more or secure your family’s 2028
[email protected]
📷07894 092833
📷WhatsApp 07894 092833

Designer Travel holiday is provided by Ocean Florida and is ATOL protected T7523

🌴👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 May Half Term in the Maldives from £5,537 totalMake the most of May Half Term with a family escape to OBLU XPER...
30/08/2026

🌴👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 May Half Term in the Maldives from £5,537 total

Make the most of May Half Term with a family escape to OBLU XPERIENCE Ailafushi, a vibrant 4-star all-inclusive resort in the North Malé Atoll. Surrounded by tropical scenery and turquoise waters, this contemporary island resort combines relaxed Maldivian living with playful design, family-friendly facilities and plenty to enjoy.

Enjoy 7 nights in an Ocean View Family Two Bedroom Room on an All Inclusive basis for 2 adults and 2 children, aged 11 and 10, with return shared speedboat transfers included and luggage. This Designer Travel holiday is provided by Gold Medal and is ATOL protected 2916.

✈️ Fly from:
London Gatwick – 29th May 2027 from £5,537 total | Ref: 5/47402842
Manchester – 29th May 2027 from £5,787 total | Ref: 5/47402895

Your stay includes everything you need for a memorable family getaway, with All Inclusive dining and drinks, beautiful beaches, island activities, kids club and the freedom to simply relax and enjoy your surroundings.

Call 07894 092833 or direct message me and let me help you plan your perfect May Half Term escape to the Maldives. 🌊

🎅❄️ Dashing Through the Snow: Lapland from £5,396 total Family of 4!Make Christmas 2027 truly unforgettable with a magic...
30/08/2026

🎅❄️ Dashing Through the Snow: Lapland from £5,396 total Family of 4!

Make Christmas 2027 truly unforgettable with a magical family adventure to Kilpisjärvi, Finland’s northernmost resort, where snow-covered landscapes, frozen lakes and the Northern Lights create the perfect festive setting.

Your 3-night Lapland adventure for 2 adults and 2 children includes return flights with meals, 18kg hold luggage and 5kg hand luggage, transfers, full board accommodation, three full-length winter safaris, a private Santa meeting with a gift for each child, Santa’s Wishlist and thermal suits and boots throughout your stay. This Designer Travel holiday is provided by Transun and is ATOL protected 1968.

✨ Fly from:
London Gatwick – 4th December 2027 from £5,396 total
Newcastle – 10th December 2027 from £5,396 total
Leeds Bradford – 16th December 2027 from £5,516 total

Call me on 07894 092833 or direct message me and let me help make your family’s Christmas dreams come true. ❤️

⛴️ 🏔️🫍 ☑️ ALASKA OFF YOUR BUCKET LIST  🫍 🏔️⛴️⭐️ VANCOUVER STAY & ALASKA CRUISE - MAY 2027, Balcony cabin, 10 nights tota...
28/08/2026

⛴️ 🏔️🫍 ☑️ ALASKA OFF YOUR BUCKET LIST 🫍 🏔️⛴️

⭐️ VANCOUVER STAY & ALASKA CRUISE - MAY 2027, Balcony cabin, 10 nights total from only £2469pp 😮

✈️ 11th May 2027 fly to Vancouver
🏩 Stay 3 nights @ the Fairmont Vancouver
⛴️ 14th MAY board Celebrity EDGE for 7 nights Alaskan cruise
✈️ 21st May 2027 fly Seattle to uk airports

(Price below based return London Heathrow)

✨Balcony from £2,469pp
✨Aqua Class Balcony from £2,799pp
✨Suite from £3,989pp

⭐️Other UK airports available

✈️ Manchester +£70pp
✈️ Glasgow + £160pp

📍Visiting:
🔹Vancouver
🔹At Sea
🔹Ketchikan, Alaska
🔹Juneau, Alaska
🔹Skagway, Alaska
🔹Endicott Arm & Dawes Glacier
🔹at sea
🔹 Seattle, Washington

✔️PRICE INCLUDES:
✈️ Return flights
🚌Transfers & Luggage included
🥘 Full board & more

🧡💙 NOTHING COMES CLOSE”💙🧡

Once you holiday with Celebrity Cruises you will never what to holiday any other way

Based on 2 sharing, terms and conditions apply, subject to availability.

Call or message me directly to book on 07894 092833

Packaged by Celebrity Cruises abta Y4358

27/08/2026

🍋Italy, where every moment feels like a postcard.
From sun-drenched coastlines and charming cobbled streets to long lunches, beautiful lakes and cities steeped in history, Italy has a way of making you slow down and savour every moment.
Whether it’s your first visit or the place you return to time and time again, there’s always another corner to discover, another plate of pasta to enjoy and another view to fall in love with. 🍝☀️
La dolce vita is calling.🇮🇹

🚀 Get ready for the launch 🚀 Celebrity Beyond 2028 goes on SALE!This is going to be BIG for customers who want to secure...
25/08/2026

🚀 Get ready for the launch 🚀

Celebrity Beyond 2028 goes on SALE!

This is going to be BIG for customers who want to secure their spot on this stunning ship newly sailing from Southampton in 2028!

Amazing DEALS, fantastic value for money & plenty of time to pay off your DREAM holiday with only £150 deposit.

⭐ Call or WhatsApp me on 07894 092833 to secure your cruise on the fabulous ship.

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