
Emma Parry-Thorpe

Designer Travel Expert
Since July 2023
Hello and welcome to Designer Travel by Emma Parry-Thorpe, I am an independent travel agent based in Silverdale, a beautiful village on the border of Lancashire and Cumbria, in fact, the county border runs through my village! I have lots of lovely local clients from all around the Morecambe Bay and South Lakes area, who take advantage of my travel services, but I also look after clients all over the UK, and some who are even based overseas too.
Over 90% of my business comes from "word of mouth" recommendations from people who have booked with me, passing my details to others I have a repeat client business of over 70%, which is no mean feat in the travel industry! I have over 38 years of travel experience behind me, across a variety of roles in the travel industry, therefore I have a wealth of travel knowledge to share with you.
My customers love the fact that they will always speak to me personally, their feedback praises me for my "speed of service" in getting back to them with their holiday options as well as making holiday suggestions to appeal to them, that they may not have even previously entertained!
Please take a look at the client testimonials on my page, to see what my customers have said about my level of service and how I have helped them.
Having travelled extensively prior to having children with my now husband (then boyfriend and fiancé) I can recommend resorts and accommodation to suit all your needs no matter whom you’re travelling with, there are multiple travel articles, from my trips over the past fifteen years as an Independent travel agent that you can click on and read on my web page too, why not take a look for some inspiration?
In addition, as a mum of two girls, I appreciate the needs and requirements of families with children of all ages when booking your holiday.
During my career, I’ve been fortunate enough to travel extensively to destinations such as: - Chile and Patagonia, South Africa, Mauritius, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Australia, Hong Kong, Barbados, Cuba, Bahamas, Jamaica, Ras Al Khaimah and America visiting California, Las Vegas, Florida, and New York.
I have taken cruises around the Caribbean, been on ski holidays and a family trip (and a trip as an adult) to Lapland, taken a holiday of a lifetime to Chile and Patagonia, and I have travelled extensively throughout Europe to both city and beach locations, these experiences mean I can confidently pass on the knowledge I have gained to help you fulfil the holiday of your dreams.
I specialise in trips to the Indian Ocean, the Caribbean, African safaris, multi-centre holidays to the Far East, trips to Finnish Lapland, ski and snowboarding holidays, honeymoons and weddings abroad, plus USA fly-drives, group holidays, family holidays and city breaks, to name but a few, but I can cater for ANY destination or type of trip, that you may want to do.
In the current climate, it is extremely important that your holiday is FULLY FINANCIALLY PROTECTED, and Designer Travel have the highest level of financial protection in the travel industry, every penny you spend with me will always be completely protected, so why go anywhere else?
Please head over to my Facebook page ‘Designer Travel by Emma Parry-Thorpe", to like and follow my page and keep up to date with hot off the press offers and travel inspiration!
CALL ME now for an informal chat about your holiday/travel plans and let me work my magic.
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