Designer Travel by Helen Hollinshead

09/02/2026

Booking a group holiday for 2027?
Getting in early means spreading the cost with easy monthly payments for everyone.
Less pressure, more time to plan, and something great to look forward to 🥂

02/12/2025

🚨 LATE DEAL – TRANSATLANTIC on QM2! 🚨

If you’ve ever dreamed of crossing the Atlantic in style, THIS is the moment. This cruise-only deal is an absolute steal!

My colleague has just returned from this crossing on Queen Mary 2 and she’s still absolutely buzzing from it she thoroughly enjoyed every minute and is available to chat if you’d like the inside scoop.

Escape the real world with a voyage unlike any other on board Queen Mary 2, the world’s only true ocean liner, as she sails effortlessly across the Atlantic ⚓️

🚢 Queen Mary 2
📅 15 Dec 2025 – 22 Dec 2025
🗽 Westbound – Southampton ➜ New York, arriving just in time for Christmas 🎄

Cruise-only fares from £499pp (Inside Cabin)
Why not upgrade and travel to New York in true style? Balcony or Suite from £999pp

✈️ You’ll just need a flight home we can organise that for you.

🗽 And if you’re heading all that way, a couple of nights in New York is a must! Christmas markets, stunning decorations, magical shop windows… it’s the perfect festive escape. We can arrange that too.

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22/11/2025

Join Designer Travel on an Exclusive Hosted Christmas Cruise

Step into the enchanting world of Germany’s traditional Christmas markets, where twinkling lights, festive aromas, and unique handcrafted gifts create a truly magical ambience.

Accompanied by your personal Designer Travel host, you’ll also experience the breathtaking Rhineland at its most atmospheric – dressed in all the splendour of winter.

Your Journey Highlights;
Sail through the world-famous Rhine Gorge before arriving in the charming wine town of Rüdesheim, where you’ll have time to wander its quaint streets and festive stalls.

Explore Koblenz with a guided tour and free time to soak up the Christmas market at the meeting point of the Rhine and Moselle rivers.

Discover Bonn, the historic former capital of West Germany and birthplace of Beethoven.

Conclude in Cologne, home to seven vibrant Christmas markets, where you can explore over 160 stalls, sip warming Glühwein, and soak in the festive cheer.

Your Exclusive Escape Includes

Hosted throughout by a Designer Travel representative

Free drinks package

4 nights aboard a luxurious five-star ship

Return flights & transfers from London, Birmingham & Manchester

7 included experiences

Full board dining with complimentary tea, coffee & Wi-Fi on board

Expert Riviera Cruise Director & Concierge

Checked luggage, port charges & all taxes

Departs 2nd December 2026 | 4 Nights

Price from £1349pp

This is a unique opportunity to enjoy the warmth of a hosted group atmosphere while experiencing Germany’s most magical festive traditions, places are limited.

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15/11/2025

Makes the walk worth it getting to the pub.

View Helen Wallace Hollinshead's walk on November 15, 2025 | Strava

12/11/2025

Escape to Thassos, 2 weeks from £619pp
30% Saving included.. Beachfront location

This small, contemporary hotel has a beach on the doorstep and sea views every way you turn. The sea plays a big part in a holiday here. The hotel is on the beach and it’s been designed so you can see the water from every balcony. The pool is by the shoreline, too.

There’s a Greek taverna whose home-cooked food gets rave reviews on TripAdvisor.

A boat or hydrofoil takes you across to Limenaria on the southwest coast of Thassos. Here, traditional Greek charm spreads from the harbourside restaurants all the way through to the town’s shops and bars. All this, plus wide, sandy beaches and Mount Athos shimmering on the horizon.

▪️Price based on 2 adults sharing
▪️ Studio with Balcony or Terrace
▪️ 14 nights
▪️ Bed & Breakfast
▪️ Transfers and luggage allowance included.

✈Gatwick 10th May 26 from £619pp
✈Manchester 3rd May 26 from £629pp

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📱 Phone / WhatsApp: 07908 775 003
✅ ABTA & ATOL Protected | Part of Hays Travel

Curated holidays | Personal service | Peace of mind

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12/11/2025

🎢 Summer 2026 family Disney holiday including park tickets from £1,549pp

Offer includes
▪️Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort
▪️10 nights room only
▪️Based on two adults and two children under
9 sharing a Standard Room
▪️Includes 15% savings on stay & Disney’s 14-
Day Magic Ticket
▪️Includes shared transfers

Valid for departures 04 July – 21 August 2026

✈️Indirect flights from London Gatwick from £1,619pp – Saving £125pp
✈️Indirect flights from Manchester from £1,649pp – Saving £125pp
✈️Indirect flights from Edinburgh from £1,699pp – Saving £150pp
✈️ Indirect flights from Dublin from £1,549pp – Saving £125pp

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📱 Phone / WhatsApp: 07908 775 003
✅ ABTA & ATOL Protected | Part of Hays Travel

Curated holidays | Personal service | Peace of mind

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12/11/2025

Discover the Best of Both Worlds – Japan & The Maldives! 🇯🇵🌴
12-night Twin Centre Adventure from just £2,899pp

If you’ve ever dreamed of combining vibrant city life with pure island bliss, this one’s for you!

🗾 First stop: Japan!
Explore the culture, cuisine, and charm of three incredible cities:

🏙 Tokyo – 3 nights of neon lights, sushi, and world-famous sights

🌸 Kyoto – 3 nights of temples, tradition, and timeless beauty

🍜 Osaka – 2 nights of street food, shopping, and skyline views

🌴 Then unwind in paradise – The Maldives!
Enjoy 4 nights All-Inclusive at the stunning Makunudu Island Resort (or similar).
Relax on soft white sands, snorkel in turquoise lagoons, and soak up the tranquillity of this true Maldivian hideaway.

💷 From just £2,899pp
📅 Departs London Heathrow – 2nd June 2026
✈️ Other UK airports available (price may vary)
🚖 Transfers included
👫 Price based on 2 adults sharing

This is a bucket-list twin-centre you won’t find every day Japan’s energy meets the Maldives’ serenity in one unforgettable holiday.

Message me today for full details or to secure your spot – this one will go fast!

📧 [email protected]
📱 Phone / WhatsApp: 07908 775 003
✅ ABTA & ATOL Protected | Part of Hays Travel

Curated holidays | Personal service | Peace of mind

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06/11/2025

Bucket List Adventure Whistler & Alaska Cruise
10 Nights June 2026 from £3,199pp

If a mix of mountains, wildlife, glaciers & luxury cruising sounds like your kind of holiday, this is one not to miss!

Departing 10 June 2026, this incredible itinerary combines the breathtaking beauty of Whistler with an unforgettable Alaskan cruise onboard the elegant Koningsdam.

🌟 What’s included
✅ 3 nights at 4★ Whistler Pinnacle Hotel
✅ Whistler Discovery Tour
✅ 7 night Alaska cruise in a Balcony Stateroom
✅ Amazing dining
✅Entertainment & onboard activities
✅ Exclusive $100 onboard credit
✅ Vancouver city tour & Capilano Suspension Bridge
✅Upgrade to Have It All from £60p per person per day – includes drinks, WiFi, speciality dining & gratuities!

🌍 Cruise highlights
📍 Vancouver
📍 Tracy Arm / Endicott Arm
📍 Juneau
📍 Skagway
📍 Glacier Bay
📍 Ketchikan
Glacier viewpoints, wildlife spots, alpine forests, and charming Alaskan towns all wrapped into one iconic adventure.

✈️ Flights from London, Manchester or Edinburgh + transfers
➡️ From £3,199pp (London & Edinburgh)
➡️ From £3,299pp (Manchester)

Solo options from £2,560pp
Perfect for nature lovers, bucket list explorers, luxury travellers & couples seeking a once in a lifetime experience 🥂

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06/11/2025

Abu Dhabi Family of 4 May 26 Half Term from £3,799

Fancy staying at the luxurious Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi Grand Canal?

This wonderful hotel is beachfront and opposite the must see Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. It is only a 25 minute drive to Yas Island with all of the theme parks. It has 8 restaurants and bars and a private beach.

This is a bargain and will sell out very quickly.

This deal includes:
✔️Direct flights with Etihad from Manchester
✔️7 nights on B&B
✔️2 adults and 2 children 12 and under
✔️26th May 2026
✔️ Family of 4 from £3,799 per family

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06/11/2025

🧖🏽‍♀️One for the girlie chat! Palma weekend away in 2026 with complimentary spa access and premium perks .

Overlooking the stunning Bay of Palma, Meliá Palma Bay offers a chic and contemporary retreat in Majorca. Perfectly positioned opposite a small beachfront and with excellent transport links to the Old Town, this Palma city hotel is an ideal base for exploring. Enjoy bright, modern rooms, a superb onsite restaurant, and a wellequipped gym. Unwind on the breathtaking rooftop pool terrace and soak up sweeping views of the sea and city skyline.

⭐️ For an extra touch of luxury, we’ve included upgraded rooms to The Level Suite to enjoy VIP service, exclusive access to The Level Lounge, and a range of premium perks.

The Level rooms include one day free entry to the spa, access to The Level Lounge with drinks and snacks, private breakfast service in The Level Lounge, turndown service, welcome gift, luxury toiletries, complimentary late check out (subject to availability)

Our offer includes

✈️ Return flights and luggage
🔹3 nights bed and breakfast
🔹2 bedroom The Level Suite
🔹Complimentary 1 day spa access

Price based on 4 adults sharing a 2 bed suite

✈️London Stansted 28/03/26 £473pp
✈️Birmingham 27/03/26 £477pp
✈️Manchester 27/03/26 £514pp

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▪️Phone / WhatsApp: 07908 775 003
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