Maria Murphy
Maria Murphy
Wirral
Designer Travel Expert
Since July 2021
My name is Maria and I am based on the Wirral, where I have been a Personal Travel Consultant for more than 20 years, arranging all types of holidays and business trips for my clients. Travel is my passion and I am proud to be part of the Designer Travel Team.
I have been selling holidays for over 30 years in total and love to travel and experience new destinations and cultures. Like many of my colleagues, I have been fortunate to visit some amazing places such as; Thailand; Mexico; Bahamas, as well as most of Europe. However, having recently returned from Dubai and Mauritius, I would have to say they are top of my list of my favourite places so far!
As a family, we also love to holiday in Florida which has so much to offer every age group. Although the theme parks are fantastic fun, we also love exploring resorts such as St Augustine and Naples which are surprisingly diverse and very different to action packed Orlando.
I pride myself on offering the very best customer service along with impartial, unbiased advice which is why I have many loyal clients. I have extensive experience of tailor making holidays, and also planning wedding and honeymoons abroad. Having already organised a wedding in Koh Samui Thailand for a couple and 45 guests and also a wedding on a gondola in Venice, followed by a reception in the Cipriani Hotel and Orient Express trip for the honeymoon, so I would be delighted to help you plan your honeymoon or holiday of a lifetime.
Designer Travel are ABTA bonded and truly independent which means I have access to the very best deals and will be able to find you amazing options on flights; accommodation – everything from a villa to a 5* luxury hotel; tours and much more…
To take the stress out of your holiday arrangements and to make your trip extra special, I also offer a complimentary concierge service and will happily book airline seats (fee may apply); arrange restaurant reservations; book excursions; sports games and theatre tickets etc.
Please do not hesitate to call me and I look forward to discussing plans for your next holiday!
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