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Hi, I am Michelle, an independent personal travel advisor. Over the past 32 years I have been fortunate enough to travel to some amazing places all round the world, which has enabled me to pass on my first hand experience and knowledge of many destinations. I love nothing more than spending time finding customers their perfect holidays and I aim to provide a personal and bespoke service by matchin

g individual travel requirements to the right travel products. Everything from family holidays, couples only, cruises, independent travelling, city breaks, luxury travel, staycations and much more. After studying travel & tourism at college I pursued my dream and joined the travel industry, where I stayed for 21 years working mainly in the conference and incentive and business travel sector. After taking a break to raise our 3 lovely children I am so excited to be back in the industry I love and on this new exciting journey with an amazing team at Designer Travel. My children have also travelled extensively since they were 3 months old, and already have been to some pretty amazing destinations from hotels and villas in Spain, Cyprus, Portugal and Greece, to all inclusive in Maldives, Mauritius and extensively around the Caribbean. I also have a wealth of personal experience of travelling with children with autism, ADHD and additional needs. Some of my personal travel highlights so far include:-

Staying at Tiger Tops Jungle lodge and bathing the baby elephants
Swimming with the manta rays in the Maldives
Renewing our wedding vows on the beach in St Vincent & the Grenadines
Feeding the orphaned orangutans in Borneo
Seeing in the new Millennium on South Beach Miami
Exploring the Vatican City
Partaking in a charity fun run over the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco
Magical Christmas adventures with the children in Lapland
Driving through the Stellenbosch winelands and sampling some amazing wines. Dining at the Cotton House on the island of Mustique. So many amazing and beautiful places so far, and yet I still have an evergrowing bucketlist of destinations! Designer Travel was established in 2008 and is an award winning accredited body member of Hays Travel Independent Group, and offers full financial protection with both ABTA and ATOL bonding. We have access to over 400 tour operators and suppliers enabling me to provide the best solution for every travel enquiry. I will be promoting lots of travel deals and inspiration on here, of which dates and airports can be altered to suit individual requirements. So why don't you let me take the stress out of planning your next adventures. Look forward to speaking with you soon.

28/05/2025

✨️🏁 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix & 5* Dubai - 7 nights from just £1999pp🏁✨️

Lovers of Formula One will love this amazing offer to this years Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. You'll be staying 7 nights BB at the luxurious JW Marriott Marquis, in Dubai, where you can enjoy luxury at it's finest. But this is just the start!

The real gem of this holiday is that we're including a 3-day Grand Prix North Straight ticket (including Friday Practice, Saturday Qualifying & Sunday Race) with a host of other extras including:

· The Fort – Lisaili – A Bedouin-inspired contemporary desert experience

· Dubai Full Day City Tour (Shared)

· Access to the F1® Fanzone, a hub for all things F1® (Thursday)

· Access to the Pit Lane Walk to watch F1® teams preparing their cars in the garages (Thursday)

· Access to the After-Race Concerts

· Food & drink available to purchase from the concourse

· Receive 1-Day Complimentary Access to the Louvre Abu Dhabi, Qasr Al Watan, and any one theme park of your choosing with your ticket purchase

· Select from Ferrari World Yas Island Abu Dhabi, Warner Bros. World, Yas Waterworld Yas Island Abu Dhabi, SeaWorld Yas Island Abu Dhabi

Price based on 2 sharing Twin/Double accommodation, Private airport transfers and return flights. Based on Heathrow. Manchester add £210pp and Edinburgh £70pp.

Departs 3rd Dec 2025

For more information contact me on
☎️01676 233104 / 07812 120690
📲message me or email me 📧[email protected]

Book with confidence, with an experienced local independent travel agent and a multi award winning company🏆 🌐ABTA & ATOL🌐

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28/05/2025

✨️Have you booked your summer getaway yet? ✨️

Do you fancy Italy & The French Riviera?

🛳Celebrity Ascent🛳
22 August 2025 | 8 nights
Flying from various UK airports

🏨 Includes 1 night pre-cruise stay in Barcelona

⚓️ Itinerary

💙 Barcelona
💙 Nice (Villefranche)
💙 Portofino
💙 Florence/Pisa (La Spezia)
💙 Rome (Civitavecchia)
💙 Naples
💙 Barcelona

stateroom from £1089pp

✨ Balcony stateroom from £1299pp
✨ Concierge class from £1459pp

For more information contact me on
☎️01676 233104 / 07812 120690
📲message me or email me 📧[email protected]

Book with confidence, with an experienced local independent travel agent and a multi award winning company🏆 🌐ABTA & ATOL🌐

28/05/2025

Florence Boutique Beauty from £409pp

The Eden Rock Resort is tucked away in the Tuscan countryside, overlooking rolling hills and olive groves. Despite its away-from-it-all setting, it’s less than a 10-minute drive from historic Florence, putting you within easy reach of the city’s rich architecture and plentiful bars and restaurants. In terms of amenities, the hotel is equipped with a grotto-like pool, a café, and a bar with an al fresco seating area flanked by gardens. As for the rooms, they’re classic Italia, with dark woods, metallic hues and Renaissance-inspired artwork.

Price based on 2 adults sharing a Junior Suite Standard for 3 nights on BB basis. One suitcase per couple included. Transfers at additional cost.

✈️Luton 15th Jul 25 from £409pp
✈️Gatwick 15th Jul 25 from £415pp
✈️Bristol 22nd Jul 25 from £469pp
✈️Manchester 20th Oct 25 from £469pp

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26/05/2025

May Half Term 2026 - Luxury All Inclusive
Family of 4 from £4999

Hilton Dalaman Sarigerme Resort & Spa
Are you ready to experience opulence? Past an inviting private beach, this majestic hotel’s breathtaking architecture and interiors are sure to wow. Enjoy the extensive choice of dining in the many bars and restaurants, from the classic Pianoforte bar to the flickering flames of show cooking at pan-Asian TAO Restaurant.

Free-form pools give the courtyard a mirror-like sheen among spacious, landscaped gardens, while families will be impressed by the twisting slides of the aqua park. There’s a fantastic range of suites and family rooms available too. Plus, you'll be nearby Sarigerme and its natural and historical attractions.

Price based on 2 adults and 2 kids (2-11) sharing a Guest Room with Garden View for 7 nights on All Inclusive Plus. Transfers and luggage allowance included.

✈️Luton 24th May 26 from £4999
✈️Stansted 24th May 26 from £5299
✈️Birmingham 22nd May 26 from £4999
✈️Manchester 24th May 26 from £4999
✈️Newcastle 22nd May 26 from £5499

Book now with £60pp deposit

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25/05/2025

TOP RATED 5* Luxury in Cyprus
7 nights from £739pp!!! 2026 Dates

For just £60pp deposit, you can secure yourself an amazing deal to the Amarande Hotel. Rated number 2 out of 115 hotels in the resort, you know you're going to have an amazing holiday! It's actually a perfect 5 score on TripAdvisor.

The luxurious, adults-only Amarande Hotel has been designed around the unforgettable views that come with having the highest vantage point in Ayia Napa. Wherever you are in the resort, the generous windows, glass walls and open spaces ensure you can nearly always see the aqua-blue Mediterranean that lies just beyond.

Clean, contemporary design is complemented by warm hospitality that begins with a welcome drink in the lobby. Continue to your room and you’ll discover a sleek marble bathroom, king-sized bed and spacious balcony with infinity glass to make the most of those views. You’ll also find luxurious extras such as a complimentary bottle of wine, bathrobe and slippers, and pillow menu.

Price based on 2 adults sharing a Deluxe Double Room with Inland View for 7 nights on BB. Transfers and luggage allowance included.

✈️Luton 7th May 26 from £739pp
✈️Gatwick 12th May 26 from £739pp
✈️Glasgow 2nd May 26 from £799pp
✈️Birmingham 3rd May 26 from £819pp
✈️Liverpool 14th May 26 from £849pp

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24/05/2025

Crete Villa with Pool from £439pp
Summer 2026 - Book with £60pp deposit

We have some amazing prices on these 3 bedroomed villas with private pool, when you book now for Summer 2026.

Overlooking Mirabello Bay, the Elounda Eleon Villas offer a relaxing holiday spot in Crete. Surrounded by sparkling waters and emerald green gardens, this hotel is the perfect place for a relaxing escape that also feels like a home away from home.

If you fancy a change of scenery, the centre of Elounda is within a 30-minute walk or a 10-minute taxi ride. Here you’ll find a whole host of restaurants and bars.

Price based on 6 adults sharing a 3 bedroomed villa with pool for 7 nights on self catering basis. Transfers and luggage allowance included.

✈️Gatwick 5th May 26 from £439pp
✈️Luton 6th May 26 from £449pp
✈️Birmingham 24th Jun 26 from £485pp
✈️Manchester 29th Jun 26 from £499pp

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23/05/2025

Mexico All Inclusive from £939pp

From its trio of pools to its luxury spa, the beachside Riu Yucatan has a lot going for it. Sandwiched between jungle-like greenery and a white ribbon of sand, the Riu Yucatan has a tropical setting. Still, the vibrant town of Playa Del Carmen is only a five-minute drive away.

Three huge pools hog the hotel’s grounds. There’s a separate swim-up bar that's just for grown-ups, which has in-water tables as well as seating. In addition to the three main pools, there’s an imaginative children’s pool, which comes with a toadstool shower and shark slides.

The restaurant tally reaches five. One’s a buffet eatery with an open-air terrace, and the rest are themed places. The décor and menus here take you to the likes of Asia and Sicily.

Price from £939pp based on 2 adults sharing Double Room for 7 nights on All Inclusive basis. Transfers and luggage allowance included.

✈️Manchester 9th Jun 25 from £939pp
✈️Birmingham 4th Jun 25 from £949pp
✈️Gatwick 10th Jun 25 from £949pp
✈️Manchester 11th Jun 25 from £939pp

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22/05/2025

VALENTINE’S IN NEW YORK 2027
From £1049pp + $100 Free Spending Money

Plan ahead for the ultimate romantic escape in 2027 and celebrate Valentine’s Day in the city where love stories come to life! From snowy (fingers crossed) strolls in Central Park to skyline views over dinner, New York delivers romance like nowhere else.

Embrace the pulse of Chelsea & Flatiron District at Hyatt House New York/Chelsea, strategically located amidst the dynamic energy of these iconic neighbourhoods. Explore nearby attractions such as the High Line, Chelsea Market, Hudson Yards, and the historic Flatiron Building, all on your doorstep.

Price based on 2 adults sharing a standard room for 3 nights with complimentary buffet breakfast and no resorts fees to pay! Holiday departs 13th Feb 2027.

🗽 FREE NYC Savings Card
💳 FREE $100 Pre-Paid Card (when booked by 31st May)

• London Heathrow LHR from £1,049pp
• Manchester (via LHR) from £1,139pp
• Glasgow (via LHR) from £1,139pp
• Newcastle (via LHR) from £1,139pp

💰 Deposit only £125pp! - then spread the cost from as little as £49 per month x 19 months.

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21/05/2025

Mykonos 5* Luxury from £1199pp
7 nights Summer 2026

Okay, we have to admit, at Designer Travel, we're a little bit in love with this hotel! The MYKONOS BLUE - Grecotel

From the minute you walk through the door, and see the stunning views of Psarrou Bay, complete with luxury yachts, the world famous NAMMOS beach club and the turquoise waters, this place will capture a piece of your heart!

With a stunning infinity pool, cave pools and the luxurious sun loungers on the beach, R&R is well on the cards. Best of all, you're on one of the best beaches in Greece and your loungers are complimentary!

If you're a foodie, this place is for you! Starting with a breakfast that has everything you could want and more! Make sure to have some bubbles, you are on holiday after all.

The location is perfect too, just 15 mins from Mykonos town, and a couple of minutes walk to a resort with some bars and restaurants to enjoy! This place is certain to create the best holiday memories.. so get it booked now!

Price based on 2 sharing an Island Bungalow with Side Sea View for 7 nights on BB. Private transfer and luggage allowance included.

✈️Gatwick 5th May 26 from £1199pp
✈️Manchester 6th May 26 from £1299PP

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20/05/2025

Eco Certified Zante All Inclusive!
7 nights from £879pp

If you’re looking for an environmentally friendly hotel showcasing Zante’s countryside and wildlife, Castelli Hotel certainly fits the bill. It’s an adults-only spot, which is just a five-minute stroll from a stretch of sandy beach, and perfectly located for exploring everything this picturesque island has to offer.

Your day starts at the stunning freshwater pool – a serene place that boasts a bubbling whirlpool bath with a lush-green olive grove nearby to complete the feeling of total tranquillity.

The Castelli Hotel takes a different approach to holiday experiences. So get ready for such fun experiences as crafts workshops, sampling the local cuisine, plus tours of the hotel’s botanical gardens and olive groves. Prefer being more active? You can also get involved in weekly biking tours of the island’s northern villages, where experienced guides will lead you through the picture-perfect landscapes.

Price based on 2 adults sharing a Double Room for 7 nights on all inclusive basis. Transfers and luggage allowance included. Swim up rooms from £329pp extra

✈️Luton 1st Oct 25 from £879pp
✈️Gatwick 1st Oct 25 from £899pp
✈️Manchester 30th Sep 25 from £949pp
✈️Bristol 1st Oct 25 from £959pp

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18/05/2025

Classic French Polynesia from £6750pp

✨Visit two of French Polynesia's most popular islands, Moorea and Bora Bora, on this luxury holiday. You'll be able to learn all about Polynesian crafts and sip cocktails on a yacht at sunset. Or.. you can just chill!

Holiday Highlights:

5 nights stay in Moorea
6 nights stay in Bora Bota

Your price includes:

Scheduled international flights from a choice of airports including London, Birmingham, Belfast, Dublin, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Glasgow.

In destination transfers.
Activities and excursions as detailed.
All accommodation.
24-hour support while you travel.
While the itinerary price reflects my suggested accommodation, this trip is 100% tailor-made and I can help you select an option best suited to your tastes and budget.

*Price is based on 2 people sharing, travelling during shoulder season (Oct-Nov, March- Apr) from London. Staying in a range of luxury properties. Subject to availability.

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17/05/2025

Cyprus favourite from £699pp
Secure 2026 now with £60pp deposit

It’s easy to see why guests return again and again to the Constantinou Bros Athena Beach Hotel. This luxurious family-friendly resort offers everything you need for a wonderful holiday.

There’s a huge variety of delicious food and drink available in six restaurants and six bars – the buffet and à la carte restaurants offer a mix of Cypriot, Mediterranean and global dishes, and host regular themed nights. With plenty of space to dine al fresco, you can make the most of that gorgeous Cypriot climate. After dinner, sit back and relax with a glass of wine while you enjoy some live music by the pool.

Added to all this there’s yet more to see and do both at the hotel and close by – whether it’s tennis, golf on one of the four nearby golf courses, green bowls, water sports, bowling, archaeological sites, or shopping that takes your fancy.

Price based on 2 adults sharing a Classic Twin Room with Inland View for 7 nights on BB basis. Transfers and luggage allowance included. Upgrade to Half Board from £169pp extra.

✈️Gatwick 19th Apr 26 from £699pp
✈️Luton 21st Apr 26 from £699pp
✈️Manchester 24th Apr 26 from £739pp
✈️Bristol 18th Apr 26 from £779pp

Other airports/dates available at varied costs.

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