Esther Ward

Hello, Bonjour, G‘day, Xin Chào, Sawasdee!

Thanks for stopping by. I’m Esther and if you’re dreaming of your next unforgettable holiday, you’ve come to the right place.

Let’s Create Your Kind of Perfect

What makes a perfect holiday? For some, it’s a peaceful escape to a luxury resort where everything is taken care of. For others, it’s discovering remote, soul-stirring landscapes or diving into local culture. Maybe it’s all about the details like remembering your coffee order or finding a handwritten note on your pillow.

Whatever your version of perfect looks like, I’m here to bring it to life using my experience and industry know-how to create travel that feels personal, thoughtful and totally seamless.

Why Travel With Me?

Travel isn’t just my job. It’s been my passion and purpose for over 25 years. After studying Tourism at university, I was awarded a scholarship as an Australasia specialist and went on to design and launch luxury programmes for companies such as Qantas Holidays and Wexas Travel. As a Product Manager, I worked closely with trusted local partners, contracted hotels and travelled extensively to personally inspect and handpick the best experiences for clients.

Today, as part of Designer Travel, I offer you the best of both worlds. The expertise of a well-connected industry insider and the personalised care of someone who treats every trip like it’s their own.

What I Offer

Trusted advice built on real experience

Tailor-made holidays designed around you and your travel style

Access to luxury and boutique hotels, exclusive tours and hidden gems

Support before, during and after you travel so you’re never on your own

ABTA and ATOL protection for total peace of mind

A values-led approach where sustainability, authenticity and great service matter

From luxury safaris and island escapes to family adventures and cultural deep-dives, I design holidays that are full of heart, thoughtfully planned and rich with meaning.

Where I’ve Been

I’ve travelled to Australia over 20 times, explored every corner of New Zealand and know South East Asia, French Polynesia, India and Sri Lanka inside out, as well many other destinations worldwide. I’ve travelled solo, as a couple and with my young family, so I understand the needs and nuances of different kinds of travellers. And for the places I haven’t personally visited, I have a trusted global network of local experts who help me deliver the same high standard of care and insight.

If you’re ready to book smarter, travel better and feel genuinely looked after every step of the way, I’d love to help.

Esther x

Designer Travel by Esther – Travel, designed around you.