Nicola Hall

Nicola Hall

Littleborough

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Designer Travel Expert

Since July 2021

Hi, I‘m Nicola — a mum, a traveller, and someone who truly believes that the best thing you can spend your money on is time well spent together.

I'm based in the lovely town of Littleborough, just outside Rochdale, and I've spent over 20 years working in leadership and quality assurance — so when I say I have high standards, I mean it!

But the reason I do what I do runs a little deeper than that. After losing my husband suddenly, I found myself looking back at our life together. And do you know what I was most grateful for? Every single holiday we ever took. Every memory made in a new place, every adventure with our girls, every moment that — no matter what — no one could ever take away. Holidays aren't just trips. They're the stories you tell forever.

Since then, I've continued exploring the world as a single mum with my two beautiful girls, and I want to help you build those same kinds of stories for your own family.

I've skied the Rockies, the French Alps and Andorra. I've been on safari in South Africa, trekked the Drakensberg mountains, and lazed on the beaches of Greece, Spain, Turkey and Bali. I've explored Barcelona, parts of Italy, Cape Town and Singapore — and more recently Australia and NewZealand. I always say everyone should do Lapland at least once in their lifetime, and I've also seen Disney through the eyes of two very excited little girls.

And cruising? I'm just as passionate about the water as I am about the land. I've completed specialist training in both river and ocean cruising, attended industry conferences and carried out ship inspections first-hand — so whether you're dreaming of gliding along a European river or sailing the Mediterranean on a luxury liner, I have the knowledge and expertise to help you find the perfect trip. There really is a cruise out there for everyone, and I love helping people discover that.

My daughters always ask me: "Why do we always stay in the nicest places?" — and honestly, that's just who I am. I research thoroughly, read every review, and won't recommend anything I wouldn't choose for us.

I'm personable, honest, and genuinely passionate about travel. Whether it's a city break, a ski trip, a safari, a family beach holiday or a cruise you've always dreamed of — I'd love to be part of creating memories for your family that will last a lifetime. Get in touch — I can't wait to hear where you want to go.

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We get to know you and your holiday needs, we even think about you without you realising when fab deals come in
9. We are here in a crisis
Proven by COVID-19, we have opened and been available every single day to sort new holidays, offer advice or apply for refunds
10. We are grateful
We never take any business for granted, and we know you have a choice so we will always do our very best for you

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