Our Team of Travel Experts
Designer Travel - Your Professional Travel Experts
Founded in 2008 by Amanda Matthews and Karen Pocock, former directors of the Co-operative Travel, Designer Travel is a renowned travel agency born from a passion for travel and exceptional customer service. With their extensive knowledge of the travel industry, Amanda and Karen set out to create a company that offers personalised holiday services to discerning customers.
Our Approach
At Designer Travel, we understand that finding the perfect holiday can be daunting. That's why we believe it should be a pleasurable experience. Our team of over 170 travel experts, working from home across the country, is dedicated to making the entire process as seamless and stress-free as possible. For those who prefer face-to-face consultations, we have a travel agency in Ramsbottom, located in the North, where customers can meet with our experts and discuss their travel plans in detail.
Award-Winning Service
Our Professional Travel Experts have won multiple awards for their exceptional service, knowledge, and attention to detail. They go above and beyond to find the best options for our customers, making recommendations based on preferences and budget. We also offer a full after-sales service to ensure everything runs smoothly from start to finish.
More Than Just a Travel Agency
Designer Travel is more than just a travel agency. We are a team of passionate travel experts dedicated to providing our customers with unforgettable holiday experiences. Whether you're looking for a relaxing beach getaway, an adventurous trek, or a luxurious cruise, we are here to help you every step of the way.
Multi Award Winning Travel Company
G Adventures
Discover the world with National Geographic Journeys Want to dive even deeper into the cultures and habitats of the places you explore? Set foot on an enriching, hands-on adventure with the latest tours in our National Geographic Journeys Collection!
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Holland Amercia Cruise Line
Caribbean Low Deposit Campaign! £99 Low Deposit 2nd – 31st July 2025 Book your Caribbean cruise for 2025/26 or Summer 2026 and beyond with just a £99 deposit! (Excludes Grand Voyages and cruises lasting five days or less.) HIA Early Booking Bonus: Up to $300 Shore Excursion Credit Up to Three Nights’ Specialty Dining Prepaid Crew Appreciation FREE UPGRADE to Elite Beverage Package FREE UPGRADE to Premium Wi-Fi Onboard Credit: Up to $300 per person Book now and enjoy these fantastic benefits!
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Explora Journeys
🌞 Unique Summer Special! 🌞 Book now and enjoy up to $1,000 Journey Experience Credit per suite! Valid for new bookings made between 23 June and 31 July 2025. Use your credits onboard for unforgettable experiences like Destination Experiences, wine tastings, spa treatments, curated shopping, exclusive dining, and suite upgrades
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Linblad Expeditions
For more than 50 years, Lindblad Expeditions has been sailing to captivating places near and far in pursuit of discovery, bringing along adventurous travellers to share in the thrill of uncovering the world’s wild secrets
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Unmissable Luxury Holiday Offers
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Luxury Tailor-Made Holidays
We have over 500 holiday partners and our travel experts have in depth knowledge across the globe, so we are sure to be able to offer you exactly what you are looking for. Whether its relaxing on a beach or taking part in an exhilarating bucket list adventure we will ensure your dream holiday becomes a reality.
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5 Star Reviews
Experience the excellence of our services through our 5-star customer reviews. We appreciate every single one.
Be Inspired
Our travel experts are passionate globetrotters who share their journeys through inspiring blogs filled with insider tips and exciting experiences. By sharing their firsthand accounts, our experts inspire clients to dream big and create unique adventures with our unmatched expertise at Designer Travel.
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Sun, Soul & Adventure in Jamaica
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Sun, Soul & Adventure in Jamaica7 Nights of Bliss – Iberostar... -
Bari, Italy: The Hidden Gem of the Adriatic
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EXPLORA I CRUISE SHIP
by Kay Frankland
Sailing in Style: My Journey Aboard Explora IIf you‘re dreaming of a...
Why book with Designer Travel?
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We have a passion for travel
Our travel knowledge and customer service means we know where to look and what to recommend.
Time not spent is time not wasted
Leveraging our unparalleled expertise and access to hidden gems you'll always be satisfied.
Put your feet up and relax
We ensure a truly luxurious stress free experience from start to finish.
Too many to choose from
As a fully independent agency, we possess the unique ability to source from an extensive network of suppliers.
Worth every penny
Our travel knowledge and customer service means we know where to look and what to recommend.
Your money is in safe hands
We excel in providing a competitive edge and an elevated level of luxury.
Loved more than life
We cherish your business and we exceed your expectations. Beyond a computer we share your holiday vision.
Experts in every aspect
We share your passion for travel. We provide bespoke expertise from first hand experience.
Experience & Expertise
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Over 17 years of customer satisfaction
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Over 180 travel experts
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Multi Award winning team
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Years of experience & knowledge
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Peace of Mind
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ABTA Bonded
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24/7 customer care
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5* Customer Service
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Your holiday your way
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We have over 400 travel partners
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Tailor Made Holidays
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Touring Holidays
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Cruising
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Travel Homeworking at Designer Travel
We launched our business in 2008 with a clear goal of building a UK-wide luxury homeworking travel business with customers at the heart of everything we do.
We focus on recruiting passionate professional travel experts (PTE) who share the vision of "building a profitable travel business that delights customers and values its people". Today, we are proud to be a multi-award-winning, independent travel company working with several key travel partners to provide exceptional holidays via a team of over 180 Professional Travel Experts offering a combined travel knowledge of over 4,000 years.
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