
Kay Frankland

Designer Travel Expert
Since August 2013
Hi, I’m Kay, I live in Chester-le Street in the North East of England with my husband.I have worked in Travel for over 30 years of which I have been lucky enough to work for Designer Travel for over 13 years and truly love my job.
My previous role was as a Branch Manager of a High Street Travel Agent. So I am very knowledgeable when it comes to finding you the perfect getaway. Since joining the ‘Designer Team‘ I am lucky enough to have won many awards, including Best Newcomer in my first year, and Top performing homeworker 2 years running of which I am very proud. In July 2017 I was delighted to win a prestigious award which I picked up in London, The Aspire Extra Mile Award. This is a national award and to be shortlisted to the final 3 in the Country was such an honour and then to go on and win.... well speechless!
More recently I won the award for our business for Team Contribution for the last 6 years,Top Cruise Designer 2023 and Hero of the year award 2024 of which again I was thrilled.
I love to travel and have been to some truly amazing places in my many years in the travel business. My favourite destination has got to be the Maldives or otherwise known as ‘paradise’ which is where I spent my honeymoon and have since stayed at lots of different islands. Up there with the Maldives is the beautiful island of Mauritius and I am very knowledgeable about lots of hotels as have been lucky enough to spend time all over the island. I can help you with any type of holiday all over the world.
I’m also a great lover of cruises. Over the years I have taken over thirty cruises and experienced some of the amazing ships that make up the fleets for companies like P&O, Cunard, Explora Journeys, Celebrity, Norwegian Cruise Lines and more... I have organised trips for single travellers, couples, and families and also enjoy organising group travel which often requires a few different skills and being really organised!however whatever your choice would be please feel free to call or email me and I can share my knowledge with you and help you find your perfect holiday.
To summarise i would be delighted to help with your holiday and look forward to sharing my knowledge
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