Carolyn Ellis
Designer Travel Expert
Since May 2024
Hi, I’m Carolyn, based in North Worcestershire, and I absolutely love helping people find the right holiday for them.
I’ve always had a huge passion for travel and have been lucky enough to explore many different countries with my husband and our three sons. From beautiful beaches and city breaks to lakes, mountains, skiing and more adventurous trips, we love discovering new places and experiencing everything travel has to offer.
Our boys are now adults, but travelling has always been a big part of family life, with skiing being a particular passion since they were very young. We’ve also enjoyed plenty of adults-only escapes, multi-generation and trips just for the two of us, so I understand that holidays can look very different depending on where you are in life and who you’re travelling with.
But for me, it’s not just about finding you a holiday. It’s about getting to know what’s important to you, taking the time to understand what you’re looking for and using my knowledge and experience to find the options that genuinely suit you. I can take care of the research, compare the options, answer all those questions you might not think to ask when booking online, and be there to help before, during and after your trip.
Whether you’re looking for a relaxing beach holiday, a family adventure, a luxury escape, a cruise, a ski trip, a honeymoon or something completely bespoke, I’d love to help.
So, if you have a destination in mind, a holiday you’ve always dreamed of, or simply don’t know where to start, give me a shout. Let’s have a chat about what your ideal trip looks like and see how we can turn it into a reality.
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Carolyn's Awards
In recognition of outstanding contribution to Designer Travel in the year of 2025/2026