Our Team of Travel Experts
Designer Travel is a renowned travel agency that was established in 2008 by Amanda Matthews and Karen Pocock, who were former directors of the Co-operative Travel. Their passion for travel and excellent customer service, coupled with their extensive knowledge of the travel industry, inspired them to create a company that would provide a personalised holiday service to discerning customers.
At Designer Travel, we understand that finding the perfect holiday can be daunting, but we believe that it should be a pleasurable experience. Our team of over 170 travel experts, who work from home across the country, is dedicated to making the entire process as seamless and stress-free as possible. We have a travel agency in Ramsbottom, located in the North, where our customers can meet with our experts in person and discuss their travel plans in detail.
Our Professional Travel Experts have won multiple awards due to their exceptional service, knowledge, and attention to detail. They go above and beyond to find the best options for our customers, make recommendations based on their preferences and budget, and offer a full after-sales service to ensure that everything runs smoothly from start to finish. In conclusion, Designer Travel is more than just a travel agency - we are a team of passionate travel experts who are dedicated to providing our customers with an unforgettable holiday experience
Multi Award Winning Travel Company
Travelsphere
WE'RE THRILLED TO ANNOUNCE THAT EUROPE 2026 IS NOW ON SALE! Your customers can now start planning their 2026 European escape with Travelsphere and save up to £300 per couple with our Early Bird Offer. With a limited number of discounted places available, make sure they don’t miss out! Perhaps they desire an exclusively chartered cruise around the dazzling coastlines of Croatia. Maybe, the storied history and stunning lakes of Italy are what they most fancy. Or possibly, timeless Spain and its sun-drenched treasures are on their bucket-list for summer 2026! With nearly 30 European tours to choose from, where will you help them discover next? *Please note that all offers are subject to change and availability, and may be withdrawn at any time. Terms apply.
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Regent Seven Seas
Set sail aboard our 2027-2028 Legendary Voyages, an extraordinary collection of extended journeys that redefine exploration. Witness the Arctic’s midnight sun on a Grand Arctic Expedition, or immerse yourself in Europe’s timeless cultures aboard the Grand Mediterranean Odyssey. Discover the wonders of Asia, Australia and Africa on Grand Asia Escape and an unforgettable 69-night adventure from Sydney to Cape Town on the Grand Southern Seas Sojourn. Navigate South America’s iconic waterways on Grand South America Mosaic. Or embark on the ultimate journey of discovery aboard our 2028 World Cruise Legends of the Pacific aboard Seven Seas Splendor®.
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Linbald Expeditions
For more than 50 years, Lindblad Expeditions has been sailing to captivating places near and far in pursuit of discovery, bringing along adventurous travelers to share in the thrill of uncovering the world’s wild secrets. Every voyage reinforces the core belief that the planet holds infinite potential—for new experiences, enhanced knowledge and increased understanding of humanity's role in protecting its trove of natural and cultural treasures.
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First Class Holidays
Embark on the Rocky Mountaineer Rail Journey Rocky Mountaineer. Experience the most luxurious train journey through the infamous Rockies, where panoramic views show you the glistening snow-capped peaks, deep blue glacier-fed lakes, cascading waterfalls and forests that stretch for miles. Keep an eye out for the abundant wildlife including bears, moose and mountain sheep. The ‘Rocky Mountaineer’ is one of the most iconic rail journeys in the world, with scenery so stunning that the train will only travel during daylight, so as not to miss any of the incredible views.
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Myconian Hotel Collection
Myconian Hotel Collection Mykonos, Greece This family-owned group of fifteen luxury hotels includes three Relais & Châteaux hotels, two Leading Hotels of the World, three Design Hotels, two Preferred Hotels & Resorts a Small Luxury Hotels of the World, and the latest hotel to the Portfolio, Deos as part of the Set Collection. Six of the Myconian Collection properties are located on Elia beach, including the Myconian Imperial, The Royal, Villa Collection, Avaton, Utopia and the exceptional Panoptis Escape. Cosmopolitan Ornos beach is the location of of the chic and Sexy Myconian O, sitting directly on Ornos beach. Set back but only steps from the shore is Kove, a boutique gem with only 35 rooms, suites, and residences. The neighbouring bay of Platis Gialos houses the Islands and the collections first 5-star hotel, the exceptional Myconian Ambassador.
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Just You
EUROPE 2026 IS NOW ON SALE! Your customers can now plan their 2026 European adventure with Just You, and save up to £150*. The early bird catches the worm, so make sure they don't miss out on securing their perfect European solo break before they sell out. Perhaps they fancy heading to Croatia to immerse themselves in everything from its dazzling coastlines to step-back-in-time towns and cities. Maybe, the culinary delights and iconic architecture of Italy are what they most desire. Or possibly, classic Spain and its cultural attractions is on their hit-list for next summer! Wherever they choose to explore, plenty of wow moments are guaranteed. Book today and they could save up to £150* per person on selected European escapes. With 40 European tours to choose from, where will you help them discover next? *Please note that all offers are subject to change and availability and may be withdrawn at any time. Terms apply.
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Unmissable Luxury Holiday Offers
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Luxury Tailor-Made Holidays
We have over 500 holiday partners and our travel experts have in depth knowledge across the globe, so we are sure to be able to offer you exactly what you are looking for. Whether its relaxing on a beach or taking part in an exhilarating bucket list adventure we will ensure your dream holiday becomes a reality.
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5 Star Reviews
Experience the excellence of our services through our 5-star customer reviews. We appreciate every single one.
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.
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Amazing Paphos and why you need to go......
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Day 1 Arrival in Paradise
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Why checking your passport BEFORE you book matters
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It‘s all to easy to get so excited about booking a holiday that we forget to do some of the...
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Exciting News....
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Why book with Designer Travel?
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We have a passion for travel
Our travel knowledge and customer service means we know where to look and what to recommend.
Time not spent is time not wasted
Leveraging our unparalleled expertise and access to hidden gems you'll always be satisfied.
Put your feet up and relax
We ensure a truly luxurious stress free experience from start to finish.
Too many to choose from
As a fully independent agency, we possess the unique ability to source from an extensive network of suppliers.
Worth every penny
Our travel knowledge and customer service means we know where to look and what to recommend.
Your money is in safe hands
We excel in providing a competitive edge and an elevated level of luxury.
Loved more than life
We cherish your business and we exceed your expectations. Beyond a computer we share your holiday vision.
Experts in every aspect
We share your passion for travel. We provide bespoke expertise from first hand experience.
Experience & Expertise
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Over 17 years of customer satisfaction
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Over 180 travel experts
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Multi Award winning team
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Years of experience & knowledge
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Peace of Mind
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ABTA Bonded
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24/7 customer care
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5* Customer Service
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Your holiday your way
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We have over 400 travel partners
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Tailor Made Holidays
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Touring Holidays
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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 180 Professional Travel Experts offering a combined travel knowledge of over 4,000 years.
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