Our Team of Travel Experts
Designer Travel - Your Professional Travel Experts
Founded in 2008 by Amanda Matthews and Karen Pocock, former directors of the Co-operative Travel, Designer Travel is a renowned travel agency born from a passion for travel and exceptional customer service. With their extensive knowledge of the travel industry, Amanda and Karen set out to create a company that offers personalised holiday services to discerning customers.
Our Approach
At Designer Travel, we understand that finding the perfect holiday can be daunting. That's why we believe it should be a pleasurable experience. Our team of over 170 travel experts, working from home across the country, is dedicated to making the entire process as seamless and stress-free as possible. For those who prefer face-to-face consultations, we have a travel agency in Ramsbottom, located in the North, where customers can meet with our experts and discuss their travel plans in detail.
Award-Winning Service
Our Professional Travel Experts have won multiple awards for their exceptional service, knowledge, and attention to detail. They go above and beyond to find the best options for our customers, making recommendations based on preferences and budget. We also offer a full after-sales service to ensure everything runs smoothly from start to finish.
More Than Just a Travel Agency
Designer Travel is more than just a travel agency. We are a team of passionate travel experts dedicated to providing our customers with unforgettable holiday experiences. Whether you're looking for a relaxing beach getaway, an adventurous trek, or a luxurious cruise, we are here to help you every step of the way.
Multi Award Winning Travel Company
Unmissable Luxury Holiday Offers
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Ocean Florida
Book your Florida package now and get FREE activities worth up to $549 per family of four, plus huge flight savings, up to 15% off Exact Homes, and exclusive hotel deals. 🎡 FREE tickets to The Wheel at ICON Park ✨ FREE WonderWorks After Dark Pass 🌊 FREE Boggy Creek Airboat Adventures 🦒 FREE admission to Wild Florida Sun, fun, and unbeatable value – don’t miss out!
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Scenic & Emerald Yacht Cruises
🛥️ Scenic & Emerald Yacht Cruises – Sail in Style! Save up to 25%* with return flights included# and complimentary door-to-door private transfers~. Plus, enjoy $400pp onboard credit† on select sailings and suites (excludes Verandah Suites). Offers must end soon – luxury is calling!
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Fred Olsen Cruise Line
Book now to benefit from Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines' FREEDOM FARE PRICE PROMISE* If you book within the first four weeks of launch, you can take advantage of their Freedom Fare Price Promise. If your cruise price is later reduced, they will automatically upgrade you or gift you On-Board Spend, so you can rest assured that by booking early, you'll be getting the best value on Your Freedom Fare.
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Princess Cruises
🌍 Cruise into 2026 & 2027 with Princess! Book now for just £25pp and enjoy up to $300 onboard credit per stateroom. Explore Alaska, Asia, Australia, Europe, the Caribbean & more — including Fly Cruises and Roundtrip Southampton. Offers must end soon – don’t miss the boat! 🚢
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P&O Cruises
New Horizons Await – P&O Cruises Winter 2027/2028 Collection Set sail into the season of discovery. P&O Cruises’ brand-new Winter 2027/2028 collection goes on sale Tuesday 14th October – and it’s packed with unforgettable journeys across sun-soaked shores, cultural gems, and winter escapes with a difference. Whether you're dreaming of Caribbean warmth, Mediterranean charm, or festive adventures at sea, this collection offers something for every kind of traveller. Be among the first to secure your place on board. Early booking benefits and popular itineraries won’t last long.
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Holiday & Cruise Show
🗓 Sunday 12th October | 10am–4pm 📍 National Motorcycle Museum, Birmingham Exclusive Offers | Prizes to be won | Free Entry | 15 Suppliers Whether you're dreaming of Lapland magic, luxury escapes, worldwide tours, or a cruise adventure, this event is for you! BONUS: First 25 through the door get a goodie bag too!
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Newmarket Holidays
🌍 Save 15% – Exclusivel Holiday Sale. Across Canada & India. PLUS From 1st to 30th September, save up to £1,300 per couple on selected destinations. Turn travel dreams into wish-list experiences across the world — from iconic cities to breathtaking landscapes. ✈️ Limited-time offer – book now and save big!
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Explora Journeys
Explore More with Explora Journeys Now is the perfect time to plan your next ocean escape. Book by 14 October and receive up to £1,000 Destination Experiences Credit to reserve enriching adventures before you sail. Travelling solo? Enjoy special Journey for One fares with little or no solo supplement on select voyages. Plus, join the Explora Club to unlock exclusive privileges and additional savings.
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Audley
Inspire your travels Start planning your next adventure. We arrange trips to more than 90 destinations throughout the world and across each continent. Holiday ideas to match your interests
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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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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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Brazil & Peru: A Journey Through Colour, Culture & Wonder
by Helen Smith
This blog is inspired by the incredible trip feedback shared by my clients, Nina and Shaan... -
New York, New York
by Amanda Norey
NEW YORK, NEW YORKSo much for naming it twice, I had to visit twice to... -
FROM SEAPLANES TO SPEEDBOATS, DHONIS TO BICYCLES: PART II
by Sarah Knight
HIDEAWAY BEACH RESORT & SPAOn arrival in Malé, you will be taken to...
Why book with Designer Travel?
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Customer Information
Savvy Traveller
At Designer Travel, we know how important it is to guide our customers through the process of finding their perfect holiday, where there are no nasty surprises after the booking is made. With that simple premise in mind, we are delighted to launch our new simple set of guidelines for customers to help them book a financially safe, secure and suitable holiday option with help on how to get the most out of the whole holiday booking and travel experience.
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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.
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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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