Our Team of Travel Experts

Designer Travel | Your Luxury Travel Experts

Founded in 2008 by Amanda Matthews and Karen Pocock, former directors of Co-operative Travel, Designer Travel was created from a shared passion for exceptional holidays and outstanding customer service. With decades of experience and insider knowledge, Amanda and Karen set out to build a brand that delivers personalised, tailor made travel experiences for discerning clients.

Today, Designer Travel is one of the UK's most trusted independent travel companies, with over 200 award winning travel experts helping clients create unforgettable holiday experiences around the world.

Our Approach

At Designer Travel, we believe planning your dream holiday should be every bit as exciting and enjoyable as the journey itself. That's why we offer a truly personal service through our network of more than 200 award winning travel experts located throughout the UK.

Our travel specialists are based within their local communities, allowing us to provide a flexible and highly personalised service. Whether you would prefer to meet over a coffee, arrange a home visit, connect via video call or simply chat over the phone, there is a local Designer Travel expert ready to help.

Combining first hand destination knowledge, industry expertise and a genuine passion for travel, our experts take the time to understand exactly what matters most to you. From your first enquiry through to your return home, you'll have the support of a dedicated travel professional who will ensure every detail is taken care of.

For customers in the North West, we also welcome visitors to our travel shop in Ramsbottom, Greater Manchester, where our team can help bring your travel plans to life.

Why Choose Designer Travel?

When you book with Designer Travel, you're choosing an award winning travel company trusted by thousands of clients across the UK.

Our reputation has been built on exceptional customer service, expert knowledge and a commitment to creating holidays that are completely tailored to each individual client. With more than 6,000 five star reviews and over 200 experienced travel experts, we pride ourselves on delivering a level of personal service that simply cannot be matched by online booking sites.

Whether you're dreaming of a luxury beach escape, an unforgettable safari, a tailor made touring holiday, a family adventure or an elegant cruise, our experts will create a holiday that reflects your style, passions and budget.

Your journey starts here. Let us design the holiday you've always imagined.

Multi Award Winning Travel Company

Over 6000 5 Star Customer Reviews

5 Star Reviews

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Designer Travel Exclusive Offers

Our Exclusive Group Offers collection showcases a carefully curated selection of luxury escapes, handpicked by the travel experts at Designer Travel. From elegant ocean cruises and immersive touring journeys to relaxing beach retreats and once in a lifetime adventures, each itinerary has been designed to deliver exceptional experiences and outstanding value.

Travel alongside like minded guests while enjoying exclusive benefits, added extras and expertly crafted itineraries in some of the world's most captivating destinations. Whether you are seeking a culturally enriching tour, a luxury cruise, or a tailor made getaway with a group atmosphere, our exclusive offers provide the perfect opportunity to explore in style. Browse our collection today and let Designer Travel help you find your next unforgettable escape.

Unmissable Luxury Holiday Offers

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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.

A Proud Member of AITO

Proud Members of AITO – The Specialist Travel Association

Designer Travel is delighted to be a member of AITO, a prestigious network of over 120 independent travel companies dedicated to creating unique, authentic, and high-quality holidays worldwide. As an AITO Specialist Travel Agent, we have access to an unrivalled collection of exceptional experiences, helping you discover the perfect holiday tailored to your dreams.
When you book with us, you’re choosing expertise, trust, and a commitment to excellence.

Why book with Designer Travel?

Are you a Savvy Traveller

At Designer Travel, we know how important it is to guide our customers through the process of finding their perfect holiday, ensuring there are no unexpected surprises once the booking is made. With this in mind, we have created a simple set of guidelines to help customers book a financially safe, secure and suitable holiday, while making the most of every stage of their travel journey, from planning and booking through to departure and beyond.

Want to work with Designer Travel?

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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 200 Professional Travel Experts offering a combined travel knowledge of over 4,000 years.

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