Emma Buckle

Diamond Award Winner 2025

Emma Buckle

Charnock Richard

Designer Travel Expert

Since December 2019

Hi, I’m Emma, a multi- award-winning independent travel advisor with a passion for helping others explore the world in style.

Based in Charnock Richard, Lancashire, I help my clients create unforgettable holidays through a personalised service built on trust, passion, and expert insight. Unlike traditional agents, I really do care about your holiday! I offer peace of mind and a stress free experience, being available 24/7  for any questions or support and insider knowledge — all backed by ABTA and ATOL protection.

My love for travel started when I got my first proper job as a travel agent back in 1997 – at the age of 16. I was fresh out of school, had never been abroad, and was super eager to learn everything and anything to do with travel. I worked very hard and eventually worked my way up to becoming a shop manager, even opening my own store in Burnley in 2004. I stayed in travel for 12 years until fulfilling my childhood dream of becoming a Primary School teacher!

After a break from the travel industry to pursue a career in education, I was drawn back to my love of travel. In 2019, I decided to leave my teaching career behind and put all my energy into doing a job I absolutely love — researching, planning, booking holidays, and creating precious memories to cherish forever! I joined Designer Travel and have never looked back! It has been the BEST thing I’ve ever done and I only wish I had done it sooner!

I have always been fascinated with the world from a very young age and have a real passion for travel; my friends call me ‘Judith Chalmers‘. I have travelled extensively and visited so many of the wonderful places the world has to offer. I’ve been lucky enough to travel to some incredible destinations - over 40 countries so far - with an ever-growing wish list! If I had to pick my top five destinations, it would have to be South Africa, the Maldives, Thailand, New York, and Greece – with Skiathos (visited 6 times and counting) and Santorini being my absolute favourites. After all, I did have my dream wedding on the Island with those sunsets to die for!

I am obsessed with travel and I can offer my 20 years personal experience in many destinations and also have influential contacts all over the world!

I understand that finding the perfect holiday can be daunting, but I believe it should be a pleasurable experience. I’ll look after you every step of the way — from your initial enquiry, right up until the day you come home. I have so many wonderful clients who book with me year after year and 90% of my business is made up of repeat clients and recommendations — something I’m immensely proud of!

Not only do I work with the best of the best in the travel industry, I also have a team of incredible people alongside me to ensure all my clients enjoy the most unforgettable holidays.

My assistant, Jan Buchan, lives in Stourport-on-Severn in Worcestershire and has also been in the travel industry for over 25 years. She helps me complete final departure checks, collect passport information for API requirements, arrange special requests, and ensures every client feels like a VIP. After taking a break from running her own successful travel business to spend time with her beautiful grandchildren, she missed the buzz of travel and wanted to keep her mind active — so she joined me in looking after my clients and their holidays. She’s fabulous and cares about your holiday just as much as I do!

I also have an amazing admin team working behind the scenes in Ramsbottom. These guys are just awesome — they help send out tickets, confirmations, balance reminders… and so much more! I also work with over 400 incredible travel suppliers to create tailor-made travel experiences and  wide rage of options for all my clients at competitive prices. You will only ever deal with me – no long call waiting times or faceless automations!

So........whether you are looking for a short city break, a round the world cruise, a summer holiday, a Lapland experience, a bucket list dream holiday or anything in between, I can make it happen! Take the stress out of finding your perfect holiday and let me do the hard work for you. Exceptional customer service is at the heart of everything I do! I offer competitive prices, expert advice and I am always available 24/7. Head over to read what my clients say about me – over 75, 5 star reviews!

I look forward to hearing from you and helping plan your next dream getaway.

Love Emma x

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1. We Care
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2. Peace of Mind
Every holiday we sell is 100% financially protected and we are here for you whenever you need us
3. We will save you time
We will do all of the research and come back with options that you might not be able to find yourself, as we know where to look
4. Impartial advice
We are totally independent so can source holidays from hundreds of suppliers to find you the perfect one
5. Experience
We are all obsessed with travel, we can offer personal experience and we have influential contacts all over the world
6. Competitive Prices
We may not always be the cheapest, but we are competitive and we offer so much more than an online faceless company
7. Friendly service
We are delighted to offer a very personal service at a time and way that suits you, our repeat booking levels are industry leading
8. We remember you
We get to know you and your holiday needs, we even think about you without you realising when fab deals come in
9. We are here in a crisis
Proven by COVID-19, we have opened and been available every single day to sort new holidays, offer advice or apply for refunds
10. We are grateful
We never take any business for granted, and we know you have a choice so we will always do our very best for you

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