Emma Parry-Thorpe

Platinum Award Winner 2025

Emma Parry-Thorpe

Silverdale

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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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

Articles

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1st Apr 2025
Morocco
Morocco - Marrakech, Atlas Mountains and Desert with Intrepid!

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6th Mar 2025
Barbados
Barbados - Family February Half Term Break!

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20th Mar 2025
Finland
Lapland Activity Break for ADULTS!

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9th Dec 2024
Spain & Islands
Barcelona Christmas Markets Break

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21st Nov 2024
Crete
5* Cayo Exclusive Resort and Spa, Plaka, Crete

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21st Nov 2024
Maldives
Ozen Reserve Bolifushi - Maldives

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21st Nov 2024
Maldives
Oblu Select Sangeli Maldives

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6th Nov 2024
Halkidiki
Sani Resorts - Halkidiki Greece

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18th Oct 2024
Corfu
Corfu - Adults Only Summer Break

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18th Oct 2024
Maldives
Ozen Life Maadhoo - Maldives

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17th Oct 2024
Greece & Islands
Stoupa Family Summer Escape

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5th Aug 2024
Maldives
Maldives - Oblu Nature Helengeli by Sentido

This was our first hotel stay on our Maldives trip the 4* Superior Oblu Nature Helengeli by Sentido ...

14th Jun 2024
Madeira
Madeira Easter Sunshine Break

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26th Jul 2024
Mauritius
Mauritius Summer Family Twin Centre

On the 10th of August 2023, we set off on our summer holiday to Mauritius, we flew from Manchester w...

4th Dec 2023
Lapland
Saariselka Lapland - Santa's Magic Trip

Lapland 2021 On the 30th of November 2021, I had the privilege of taking a work trip to Saariselka i...

20th Nov 2023
Dubai
Dubai Summer Stay

On the 20th of August 2023, we stopped off as a family on our way back from our summer holiday in Ma...

5th Sep 2023
Zante
Zante Summer Girls Trip!

On the 6th of July 2023, I travelled to Zante with my 16-year-old daughter (for a little post GCSE t...

3rd Aug 2023
Jersey Summer Family Holiday

After such a fabulous family holiday in Jersey in August 2015, we decided as a family to return in A...

3rd Aug 2023
Tenerife
Tenerife 5* Hotel Break

In September 2015, I travelled with my husband Steve to attend the "top seller" annual overseas conf...

3rd Aug 2023
Lapland
Lapland - Our Trip to meet the real "Father Christmas"!

On 27th November 2015, we travelled to Saariselka in Finland “aka Lapland” for a two-night three...

3rd Aug 2023
Hong Kong
Hong Kong

On 12th May 2016, I flew out from Manchester direct to Hong Kong for my "top sellers" conference in ...

3rd Aug 2023
Jamaica "Yeh Man"!

On Friday 12th May 2017, I flew with many of my colleagues to Jamaica on our annual "top sellers" Co...

3rd Aug 2023
Florida
Florida and Universal Studios Fam Trip

In June 2017, I had the pleasure of travelling to Orlando in Florida on an “educational” trip th...

3rd Aug 2023
Rock of Gibraltar Stay

 As part of our two-week family holiday in August 2017 we travelled to the Gibraltar for a three-ni...

3rd Aug 2023
Costa Del Sol
Andalucian Adventure

On 6th August 2017, we flew out from Glasgow this time (which was a fabulous airport and so much qui...

3rd Aug 2023
Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi - October Half Term Sunshine

On 28th October, my family and I took the overnight Etihad flight from Manchester to Abu Dhabi, for ...

3rd Aug 2023
Ras Al Khaimah

On Wednesday 9th May 2018, I took the Emirates flight overnight from Manchester to Dubai for my "top...

3rd Aug 2023
Gran Canaria
Gran Canaria - Easter Sunshine Family Holiday

On 26th March 2018, we set off as a family of four, myself, my husband and our 11 and 6-year-old gir...

3rd Aug 2023
Family Easter Holiday - Ras Al Khaimah

On Saturday 6th April, my family and I took the Emirates flight overnight from Manchester to Dubai f...

3rd Aug 2023
Patagonia and Santiago, Chile

On 24th September I flew out of London Heathrow with a group of other travel agents for a trip to Sa...

3rd Aug 2023
Skiathos
Skiathos Family Summer Holiday - Mamma Mia!

On 16th August 2019, we set out on our family summer holiday to Skiathos. As a family we had never b...

3rd Aug 2023
Mauritius
Mauritius

On 26th September 2019, I flew out with Emirates from Manchester airport through Dubai and on to Mau...

3rd Aug 2023
Marrakech, Morocco
Marrakech - October Half Term Winter Sunshine

On Saturday 19th October my family and I flew out to Marrakech in Morocco for our October half term ...

3rd Aug 2023
Algarve
Algarve Summer Holiday 2020 - A Lucky Escape!

On 8th August 2020 we were fortunate enough to travel to the Algarve on our annual summer holiday. I...

3rd Aug 2023
Ibiza
Lanzarote Easter Sunshine

On the 3rd of April 2022, we headed to our favourite resort in Lanzarote of Playa Blanca.For the fir...

3rd Aug 2023
Ibiza
Ibiza Vibes!

On the 13th May I travelled on a work "top sellers trip to Ibiza, this time we were fortunate enough...

3rd Aug 2023
Majorca
Majorca - Adult Only Break

On the 7th of August 2022, I flew with my husband for a five-night break to Majorca, staying in the ...

3rd Aug 2023
Montenegro
Beautiful Montenegro

On the 25th of September 2022, I had the opportunity to take a trip to discover a new destination fo...

3rd Aug 2023
France
Paris Winter City Break - Christmas Markets

We travelled as a family for a winter weekend break to Paris.After a short flight from Manchester to...

3rd Aug 2023
Kefalonia
Kefalonia Family Summer Holiday

We travelled on our family holiday to Kefalonia in Greece, in August 2022 for eleven days.As a famil...

29th Jul 2024
Barbados
Barbados Winter Sunshine Break

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Accommodation Recommendations

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Abu Dhabi
Family Holidays
Luxury Holidays
Jumeirah Saadiyat Island

Jumeirah at Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi Discover the softer side of Abu Dhabi at the award-win...

Morocco
Family Holidays
Boutique Holidays
Touring Holiday
Excursions & Attractions
Activity Holidays
Wellness
Yes we Camps Luxury Lodge and Spa - Agafay Desert Resort

Looking for an escape, a change of scenery, a return to your roots in the heart of the desert, while...

Marrakech, Morocco
Boutique Holidays
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Riad 48 and Spa

To quest for authenticity and serenity, live the magic by pushing the door of the Riad 48. Elegant, ...

Dubai
Family Holidays
Weddings
Tailor-Made Packages
Excursions & Attractions
Luxury Holidays
Grosvenor House Dubai

Elegantly towering above the azure Dubai Marina, Grosvenor House, a Luxury Collection Hotel, offers ...

Crete
Family Holidays
All Inclusive Holidays
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Tailor-Made Packages
Luxury Holidays
Ambassador Hotel Collection
Cayo Exclusive Resort & Spa

Cayo Exclusive Resort & Spa is nestled in one of the most enviable scenic spots on the island of Cre...

Madeira
Family Holidays
Tailor-Made Packages
Hotel Alto Lido

Hotel Alto Lido is a family-friendly hotel in Madeira, near to the centre of Funchal.Enjoy delicious...

Limassol
Family Holidays
Luxury Holidays
Ambassador Hotel Collection
City of Dreams Mediterranean

Mediterranean dwellings are not built. They are born out of the living rock, nurtured by the spray o...

Zante
Family Holidays
All Inclusive Holidays
Ambassador Hotel Collection
Domes Aulus Zante

A sophisticated, laid-back, "unique All-Inclusive" 5-star hotel, sitting on a Natura-protected nesti...

Maldives
Family Holidays
All Inclusive Holidays
OZEN RESERVE BOLIFUSHI

This elevated All Inclusive RESERVE Plan curates the ultimate tailored experience, including Fine Di...

Maldives
Family Holidays
All Inclusive Holidays
Boutique Holidays
Ambassador Hotel Collection
OBLU SELECT Sangeli

OBLU SELECT Sangeli is situated on the idyllic Maldives and offers the pinnacle of luxury to its res...

Maldives
Family Holidays
All Inclusive Holidays
Honeymoon Destinations
Ambassador Hotel Collection
OBLU NATURE Helengeli by SENTIDO

Helengeli Island is located in North Male Atoll and is home to the trendy OBLU NATURE Helengeli by ...

Maldives
Family Holidays
All Inclusive Holidays
Honeymoon Destinations
OZEN LIFE MAADHOO

OZEN by Atmosphere opened in July 2016 and immediately became a popular choice with travellers due t...

Barbados
Family Holidays
All Inclusive Holidays
Honeymoon Destinations
Sea Breeze Beach House

Enjoying a lovely position on the South Coast of Barbados, this is the perfect place to relax with a...

Halkidiki
Sani Dunes

You’ve got the shimmering Aegean right on your doorstep at the Sani Dunes plus the benefits of a p...

Maldives
Family Holidays
Honeymoon Destinations
Kuramathi Island Resort

The stunning house reef makes Kuramathi a very special place for snorkelling or you can choose from ...

Mauritius
Family Holidays
Honeymoon Destinations
Victoria Beachcomber Resort & Spa

The hotel is set amongst 25 acres of lush tropical gardens and next to a beach stretching more than ...

Mauritius
Honeymoon Destinations
Shangri-La's Le Touessrok Resort & Spa

This luxurious hotel is located on the east coast of Mauritius, framed by a white sandy beach and vi...

Halkidiki
Family Holidays
Sani Club

The resort has a wide range of facilities to offer guests. Some are free, whilst others are chargea...

Halkidiki
Family Holidays
Porto Sani Village

The resort has a wide range of facilities to offer guests. Some are free, whilst others are chargea...

Halkidiki
Family Holidays
Honeymoon Destinations
Boutique Holidays
Sani Asterias Suites

The resort has a wide range of facilities to offer guests. Some are free, whilst others are chargea...

Halkidiki
Family Holidays
Sani Beach Hotel

The resort has a wide range of facilities to offer guests. Some are free, whilst others are chargea...

Emma's Awards

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Platinum Award
Awarded 17th Jul 2025

In recognition of outstanding contribution to Designer Travel in the year of 2025/2026

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