Samantha McGuckin

Designer Travel Expert

Since July 2021

Hi I am Sam - your personal travel consultant.

I live in the beautiful countryside of Nottinghamshire with my husband, crazy dog and long suffering cat!

 

Travelling and experiencing various destinations around the world is a very big part of my life and work. I have spent over 21 years in the travel industry, working for high street travel agents, 15 years of this in management and I am passionate about what I do.

 

Working from home gives me the freedom and flexibility to really listen and understand your requirements and expectations. Then you can leave me to tailor your travel arrangements so you can enjoy your trip and have the best holiday ever. 

I am very lucky to have loyal friends and customers who have booked with me for many years and are always happy to recommend my expertise and knowledge to others.

I have been really fortunate to have travelled to many fantastic and interesting destinations including the USA, Canada, Mauritius, South Africa and Mexico. One of my favourite destinations has to be Australia and New Zealand, where I spent a year working and travelling around these stunning countries. Whilst there I dived on the Great Barrier Reef, sailed around The Whitsunday Islands and sky-dived over Auckland amongst many other life changing adventures. All those experiences have given me the skills to pass on my first hand knowledge to my clients.

 

I have also cruised many times, skied in Europe and Canada and visited many Mediterranean beach and city resorts. Greece has a very special place in my heart, I love the different way of life. I have visited many times seeing lots of islands, I‘ve been island hopping which enables you to get off the beaten track and meet the locals. A particular favourite is the beautiful island of Skiathos.

 

Another area I specialise in is Disneyland Paris (lucky for my nieces!) Let me make your break into a magical, stress free experience for children and adults using all my first hand knowledge and handy tips!

 

Thank you for reading my page (all the way to the end!) Please give me a call or email and I will do my best to find the holiday that is right for you !

 

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