Designer Travel by Esther

Designer Travel by Esther Hello, G’day, Xin Chao! I am an Independent Travel Agent with over 20 years’ experience in the i

Designer Travel by Esther offers a bespoke travel agency service for those seeking a personalised approach backed up with over 25 years of knowledge and expertise in the industry. I have travelled extensively worldwide but with an in-depth focus on Australia, New Zealand, South Pacific, South East Asia, India & Sri Lanka. As a division of Hays Travel I can offer my clients complete protection thro

ugh ABTA and ATOL licences, as well as operating fully independently. I have a particular passion for locally owned and operated products that can offer a truly authentic experience.

| DID YOU KNOW?... |It’s that time of year where if you haven’t yet booked a holiday for this year or next, that you may...
07/01/2025

| DID YOU KNOW?... |
It’s that time of year where if you haven’t yet booked a holiday for this year or next, that you may be keen to get some plans locked in and make the most of the great offers available this month!

But before you click to book that holiday online, did you know that I can book all of your favourite hotel and holiday company brands, as well as all styles of holidays from classic packages to intricate tailor-made itineraries?

Below is just a very small snapshot of the hundreds of different types of products I can book, with the added benefit of my personalised service and personal touch. Compared with that of a faceless online company where you might struggle to speak to the same person twice or even get through on the phone at all.

Let me take away the stress of researching, planning, booking and supporting you in destination if something goes wrong.

Travel is what I ❤and know best, so let me help you to just worry about what clothes to pack and memories to make, I will take care of the rest. https://blinq.me/P8YPVK0exiqNPfrbsPcc

23/12/2024

| MERRY CHRISTMAS |
Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Thank you for all your support in 2024 and looking forward to planning your trips for 2025.

| OMAN IN STYLE FROM £1,809 PER PERSON |Reduced rates included | Exclusive, adult only clifftop hotelFollow in my footst...
12/12/2024

| OMAN IN STYLE FROM £1,809 PER PERSON |
Reduced rates included | Exclusive, adult only clifftop hotel

Follow in my footsteps… and stay at the exclusive adult only 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐢-𝐋𝐚 𝐀𝐥 𝐇𝐮𝐬𝐧 in Muscat. Offering a majestic view of the turquoise waters of the Gulf of Oman, this clifftop retreat allows you to indulge in a wealth of luxurious experiences.

| OFFER INCLUDES |
✔5 nights in a Deluxe Room
✔Breakfast daily
✔Return flights with Qatar Airways
✔Private transfers

| HIGHLIGHTS |
✔Reduced rates included
✔ Exclusive, adult only clifftop hotel
✔ Private secluded beach & cove offering serene views of the Gulf of Oman

| DEPARTURE AIRPORTS |
✔London Gatwick from £1,809 per person
✔Manchester from £1,909 per person
✔Edinburgh from £1,979 per person

Prices are per person and based on 2 adults sharing. Valid for stays until Dec 2025 (blackout dates apply), prices based on 10 Feb 2025 and are correct at time of publishing. Price includes airport taxes. Must be booked by 24 Dec 2024. Subject to availability. All flight inclusive holidays are ATOL protected. *From Deluxe Room.

For more details on holidays to Oman you can reach me on:
📲07737 262584
📧 [email protected]
🔒ABTA/ATOL Bonded
🏡Based in Maidenhead
⭐5* Reviews https://www.reviews.io/.../designertravel.../07737%20262584

| LUXURY THAILAND FOR LESS |𝟕 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐁𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 £𝟏,𝟕𝟓𝟗 𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧| Saving 40% on accommodation | Direct a...
29/11/2024

| LUXURY THAILAND FOR LESS |
𝟕 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐁𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 £𝟏,𝟕𝟓𝟗 𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧

| Saving 40% on accommodation | Direct access to a glorious stretch of pristine sandy beach |

The 𝐏𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐢 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐭 & 𝐒𝐩𝐚 is my FAVOURITE hotel in Thailand and I have been lucky enough to stay here twice and sent many clients to this property. Located on the island of Koh Lanta it is much less spoilt than other tourist hot spots like Phuket. The beach is an uncrowded gem and there are a couple of fantastic feet in the sand restaurants and great little local bar with live music and fire shows. The Pimalai Resort & Spa stretches over 100 tropical acres with incredible views from the Hillside villas and steps from the beach.

If you are looking for an unspoilt Thai paradise – the Pimalai Resort & Spa is the perfect retreat. Suitable for couples or families, we have done both.

| OFFER INCLUDES |
✔7 nights in a Deluxe Room
✔Breakfast daily
✔Return flights with Thai Airways
✔Private transfers
✔Saving 40% on accommodation
✔Direct access to a glorious stretch of pristine sandy beach
✔Exclusive, secluded setting
✔London Heathrow from £1,759 per person

Prices are per person and based on 2 adults sharing. Valid for stays 6 May - 30 Sep 2025 (blackout dates apply 1 Jul - 31 Aug 2025). Prices based on 7 May 2025 and are correct at time of publishing. Price includes airport taxes. Book by 15 Feb 2025. Subject to availability. All flight inclusive holidays are ATOL protected.

For more details on this offer or a Thailand multi-centre holiday, you can reach me on:
📲07737 262584
📧[email protected]
🔒ABTA/ATOL Bonded
🏡Based in Maidenhead
https://www.reviews.io/product-reviews/store/designertravel.co.uk/07737%20262584

| MAURITIUS MAY HALF-TERM FAMILY OFFER |Luxury family time in paradise May half-term 2025, save 30% on a luxe 7-night es...
26/11/2024

| MAURITIUS MAY HALF-TERM FAMILY OFFER |
Luxury family time in paradise May half-term 2025, save 30% on a luxe 7-night escape to the stunning Trou Aux Biches Beachcomber in Mauritius. Book now from as little as £7,470 per family!

I stayed with my family at this idyllic all-suite property, and we all loved it!! Stunning setting – endless beach, brilliant facilities including free water sports, varied food choices and one of the best kids clubs!

Treat your taste buds to a world of flavours at the six superb restaurants including Asian and Mediterranean dishes. With plenty to enjoy during your stay, keep active with a refreshing swim in one of the garden pools or try one of the complimentary land and water sports for some quality family bonding time. Or if you are keen to brush up on your golf skills, tee off for a round on the magnificent Mont Choisy Le Golf before enjoying an indulgent massage at Spa Beachcomber.

| OFFER INCLUDES |
✔ 30% off accommodation
✔2 adults and 2 children U/12yrs
✔7 nights in a 2-Bedroom Family Suite
✔Return economy flights
✔Half board
✔A choice of free land & water sports
✔Complimentary kids club for ages 3-11 and teens club for ages 12-17
✔Private transfers in Mauritius
✔Departs 24 May 2025 – half term
✔Book by 30 November 2024
✔Departure airports:
✔London Heathrow From £7,470 Per Family (Emirates via Dubai)
✔London Gatwick From £7,980 Per Family (British Airways Direct)
✔London Stansted From £7,570 Per Family (Emirates via Dubai)
✔Birmingham From £7,585 Per Family (Emirates via Dubai)
✔SAVE £1,502 per family

For more details on this offer or alternative dates or deals, you can reach me on:
📲07737 262584
📧[email protected]
🔒ABTA/ATOL Bonded
🏡Based in Maidenhead

| LUXURY BANGKOK | CHIANG RAI | KOH SAMUI |13 Days From £4,489pp, Book by 2nd Dec & SAVE extra £250* Explore Thailand in...
22/11/2024

| LUXURY BANGKOK | CHIANG RAI | KOH SAMUI |
13 Days From £4,489pp, Book by 2nd Dec & SAVE extra £250*

Explore Thailand in style, staying at stunning 5* hotels and resorts and savour a once in a lifetime experience with a night in a transparent jungle bubble, where you can star gaze and watch the elephants from the comfort of your bed.

Begin with 3 nights at the Oriental Residence Bangkok, an all-suite retreat in the heart of Bangkok's shopping and embassy district. A perfect base to explore the city, when you return, you can relax on the play deck, relaxing by the roof top pool from a luxurious cabana.

Then you will journey to the far north of Thailand to Chiang Rai and head out to the secluded Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort.

Not only do you have views of the rolling landscapes of a trio of South-East Asian countries, but you can also come face to trunk with elephants in their natural habitat just steps from the resort. The Anantara’s conservation camp is home to more than 20 rescued orphaned and abandoned elephants and the mahouts who take care of them. As part of the unrivalled Golden Triangle Discovery package, which is included in the price of your holiday, you can interact with these majestic beasts as you walk through the jungle by their side or learn more about their behaviour and biology as well as the important conservation work carried out from the camp’s on-site experts.

You will spend one of your three nights here in a Jungle Bubble, drift off to sleep in your cloud-like bed and wake up naturally to the sounds of the jungle. As part of this inspirational once-in-a-lifetime experience, you will be invited to observe the friendly pachyderms from an elevated deck of your Jungle Bubble as you savour an al fresco meal.

Finish this amazing itinerary at another luxurious Anantara resort, this time on the island of Koh Samui. Cool interiors mingling with tropical greenery and pool villas that save the best sea views just for you.

This offer includes a 25% hotel discount plus a complimentary Eiffel Afternoon Tea at the Oriental Residence Bangkok, a 20% hotel discount in Chiang Rai and a 15% hotel discount in Koh Samui. Book by 2/12 and receive a further £250* off with our Black Friday promotion.

| OFFER INCLUDES |
✔3nts at Oriental Residence Bangkok in a Junior Suite - Bed & Breakfast
✔3nts at Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort in a Deluxe Three Country View Room - All Inclusive (Includes one night Jungle Bubble Experience)
✔6nts at Anantara Lawana Koh Samui in a Deluxe Lawana Room - Bed & Breakfast
✔Private Transfers
✔Based on May 5th 2025 departure
✔International flights from London Heathrow with Qatar Airways

For more details on this itinerary and alternative dates or airport departures, you can reach me on:

📲 07737 262584
📧[email protected]
🔒ABTA/ATOL Bonded
🏡Based in Maidenhead
https://www.reviews.io/.../designertravel.../07737%20262584

| LUXURY BANGKOK | CHIANG RAI | KOH SAMUI |13 Days From £4,489pp, SAVE extra £250* book by 2/12Explore Thailand in style...
22/11/2024

| LUXURY BANGKOK | CHIANG RAI | KOH SAMUI |
13 Days From £4,489pp, SAVE extra £250* book by 2/12

Explore Thailand in style, staying at stunning 5* hotels and resorts and savour a once in a lifetime experience with a night in a transparent jungle bubble, where you can star gaze and watch the elephants from the comfort of your bed.

Begin with 3 nights at the Oriental Residence Bangkok, an all-suite retreat in the heart of Bangkok's shopping and embassy district. A perfect base to explore the city, when you return, you can relax on the play deck, relaxing by the roof top pool from a luxurious cabana.

Then you will journey to the far north of Thailand to Chiang Rai and head out to the secluded Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort.

Not only do you have views of the rolling landscapes of a trio of South-East Asian countries, but you can also come face to trunk with elephants in their natural habitat just steps from the resort. The Anantara’s conservation camp is home to more than 20 rescued orphaned and abandoned elephants and the mahouts who take care of them. As part of the unrivalled Golden Triangle Discovery package, which is included in the price of your holiday, you can interact with these majestic beasts as you walk through the jungle by their side or learn more about their behaviour and biology as well as the important conservation work carried out from the camp’s on-site experts.

You will spend one of your three nights here in a Jungle Bubble, drift off to sleep in your cloud-like bed and wake up naturally to the sounds of the jungle. As part of this inspirational once-in-a-lifetime experience, you will be invited to observe the friendly pachyderms from an elevated deck of your Jungle Bubble as you savour an al fresco meal.

Finish this amazing itinerary at another luxurious Anantara resort, this time on the island of Koh Samui. Cool interiors mingling with tropical greenery and pool villas that save the best sea views just for you.

This offer includes a 25% hotel discount plus a complimentary Eiffel Afternoon Tea at the Oriental Residence Bangkok, a 20% hotel discount in Chiang Rai and a 15% hotel discount in Koh Samui. Book by 2/12 and receive a further £250* off with our Black Friday deals.

| OFFER INCLUDES |
✔3nts at Oriental Residence Bangkok in a Junior Suite - Bed & Breakfast
✔3nts at Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort in a Deluxe Three Country View Room - All Inclusive (Includes one night Jungle Bubble Experience)
✔6nts at Anantara Lawana Koh Samui in a Deluxe Lawana Room - Bed & Breakfast
✔Private Transfers
✔Based on May 5th 2025 departure
✔International flights from London Heathrow with Qatar Airways

For more details on this itinerary and alternative dates or airport departures, you can reach me on:

📲 07737 262584
📧[email protected]
🔒ABTA/ATOL Bonded
🏡Based in Maidenhead
https://www.reviews.io/.../designertravel.../07737%20262584

| BLACK FRIDAY TRAVEL OFFERS: ON SALE NOW |Most of my suppliers are offering incredible discounts and money off for holi...
22/11/2024

| BLACK FRIDAY TRAVEL OFFERS: ON SALE NOW |
Most of my suppliers are offering incredible discounts and money off for holiday bookings travelling in 2025 & into 2026, starting from today until early December. If you are planning a big trip, it is worth getting in touch to see if you can benefit from these savings. 🖤🖤🖤

You can reach me on:
📲07737 262584
📧[email protected]
🔒ABTA/ATOL Bonded
🏡Based in Maidenhead
https://www.reviews.io/product-reviews/store/designertravel.co.uk/07737%20262584

| AUSTRALIA MARKET PLACE 2024 |58 meetings in 2 days! Thank you Tourism Australia for putting on such a great event. I r...
21/11/2024

| AUSTRALIA MARKET PLACE 2024 |
58 meetings in 2 days! Thank you Tourism Australia for putting on such a great event. I re-connected with many hotels and touring companies from all over Australia, as well as establishing new relationships. I have now been working with many of these suppliers for over 20 years and feels like catching up with family.

To be a true specialist these events are so important to stay ahead of new offerings and continue to strengthen existing relationships. I ❤️ my Australia 🇦🇺 Travel family 🦘!

| WORLD TRAVEL MARKET 2024 |Great day at World Travel Market in London. Some fabulous stands and great to catch up with ...
05/11/2024

| WORLD TRAVEL MARKET 2024 |
Great day at World Travel Market in London. Some fabulous stands and great to catch up with hoteliers and suppliers from all around the world.

| MAURITIUS MONDAY | MAY HALF-TERM OFFER |Family of 4, from £6,599!Friday Attitude is a charming property – perfect if y...
28/10/2024

| MAURITIUS MONDAY | MAY HALF-TERM OFFER |
Family of 4, from £6,599!

Friday Attitude is a charming property – perfect if you are seeking a great-value beach holiday. Having stayed at the sister property to this hotel, I can vouch for the Attitude hotels – they are very authentically Mauritian.

Sometimes a beach holiday should be stripped back to cater for life’s simple pleasures. What I love about this great-value beach retreat is that you can just read a book under the shade of a palm tree, sip on a refreshing cocktail with the sand between your toes or lounge on a bean bag by the pool in the company of family or friends. There’s no pretension and no pressure to do any more than you please. This is a small and comfortable hotel with a small spa providing soothing massages or treatments, and a small kids’ corner – Ayo le Dodo – where your children can make new friends. You don’t need too many distractions when you have a white-sand beach and turquoise lagoon as pretty as those at the Friday Attitude. For a change of scenery – if you require one, that is – you can take a boat over to one of Mauritius’ most spectacular attractions, the Ile aux Cerfs, which is just half an hour away.

FRIDAY ATTITUDE 3.5*
✔7nts in a Family Room
✔All Inclusive
✔Private Transfers
✔FROM £6,599 PER FAMILY
✔Based on May 24th 2025 departure
✔Fly from London Heathrow or Glasgow with Emirates from £6,599
✔Fly from Birmingham with Emirates from £6,699
✔Family price is based on 2 adults and 2 children aged 7-11 years
✔Family with 2 adults and 2 children aged 12-17 years from £7,319
Additional discount available for families with children under 7. Please call for pricing and availability on alternate family configurations.

You can reach me on:
📲07737 262584
📧[email protected]
🔒ABTA/ATOL Bonded
🏡Based in Maidenhead
⭐5 Reviews https://www.reviews.io/product-reviews/store/designertravel.co.uk/07737%20262584

| CHARMING OMAN |Looking for a romantic getaway that’s a little different? Follow in my footsteps and discover the hidde...
21/10/2024

| CHARMING OMAN |
Looking for a romantic getaway that’s a little different? Follow in my footsteps and discover the hidden charm of Oman.

From exploring ancient souks and sipping coffee in the mountains to stargazing in the desert, Oman is the perfect blend of luxury, adventure, and culture. Stay at the exclusive Shangri-La Al Husn and unwind by the adults-only infinity pool, then head into the desert for a magical stay at Desert Nights Camp. Finish your trip with breath-taking views at Anantara Jabal Akhdar and a luxurious beachfront stay at The Chedi Muscat-the perfect mix of relaxation and discovery. Get in touch today to find out more and let’s make this your next dream trip!

| OFFER INCLUDES |
✔12 nights from £5,745 per person, based on 2 sharing
✔3 nights 5* Shangri-la al Husn on bed & breakfast basis
✔2 nights 5* Desert Nights Camp onhalf board basis
✔3 nights 5* Anantara Jabal Akhdar on bed & breakfast basis
✔3 nights 5* The Chedi Muscat
✔Inclusive of all sightseeing tours, excursions, and monument/fort entrances
✔English speaking Guide throughout
✔Airport transfers
✔Economy flights with Oman Air from London Heathrow
✔Book by 31 October 2024 valid for stays up to13 March 2025. Blackout dates apply. Offer dates based on 01-13 March 2025

You can reach me on:
📲07737 262584
📧[email protected]
🔒ABTA/ATOL Bonded
⭐5* Reviews https://www.reviews.io/product-reviews/store/designertravel.co.uk/07737%20262584
🏡Based in Maidenhead

| KICK A COFFEE & DONATE A FOOTBALL |Are you a coffee lover? I certainly am and are you ever astounded at the price of a...
18/10/2024

| KICK A COFFEE & DONATE A FOOTBALL |
Are you a coffee lover? I certainly am and are you ever astounded at the price of a cup of coffee from a Starbucks, Costa, Cafe Nero? Do you wonder how a few coffee beans, water and milk can cost the best part of a fiver per cup?

Imagine if that fiver could be used in a school in Africa to buy a football or make a significant dent towards the purchase of a child's football boots. During a recent trip to Africa, one of the team visited Tlhageng Primary School in Madikwe, close to the Botswana border. We donated a laptop for the children to use, the first laptop the children had ever had. The joy of that moment was clear to see from the pictures taken on the day. When we asked about what other help would make a real difference in the lives of the children, they mentioned sports equipment so.......

As we head towards Christmas and try and shed a few pounds (ready to put them back on again over the festive period) we thought that maybe we could sacrifice a coffee and buy the children at Tlhageng a football or make a contribution towards much-needed football boots for the girls and boys. We have set up a Just Giving Page for anyone who wants to take part in this initiative.

We have set ourselves a goal of £1000 (just 222 coffees at an average cost of £4.50), it would be lovely to exceed this figure but whatever happens, we know that the school principal - Marthampula Magodeilo and the children of Tlhageng will be forever grateful for our re-directed coffee money!

https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/karen-pocock-1?utm_term=yB3ZN2kzJ

16/10/2024

| SANI HOTELS ROUND-UP |
An overview of the hotels on offer at Sani.

💚 Sani Beach – Sani Beach enjoys a prime location on Cape Sani, featuring five pools and two Blue Flag beaches—Ammos and Sani Hill Beach. With five restaurants in the area, including the fantastic Bousoulas Beach restaurant, this larger hotel offers 392 rooms and suites. Its convenient location places you just steps away from the football and tennis academies, treetop adventure, kids' playground, garden theatre and bike rentals.

💚 Sani Club – Nestled among ancient olive groves and rolling hills, Sani Club is an intimate collection of low-rise bungalows offering stunning views of Mount Olympus and the Aegean Sea. With 1 km of Blue Flag beach, it features an infinity pool, a kids' pool, and an indoor pool. The resort boasts five restaurants and offers a total of 253 rooms.

💚 Porto Sani – This is a more relaxed and elegant style hotel for families which has recently been refurbished to include a kids club & creche along with a new splash pool area. The hotel features four restaurants, including the only Peruvian restaurant in the area, and offers a selection of 148 upgraded suites, plus 2&3-bed family suites with private pools! You’re located just steps away from Sani Marina with boutique shopping, 7 restaurants and private sandy beaches.

💚 Sani Dunes – The Dunes is a next-level chic hotel located in a sophisticated beachside setting. This stylish property features the largest heated swimming pool in Greece, spanning an impressive 3,500 m², along with a private Blue Flag beach and a relaxing spa. It offers three restaurants, and 146 rooms arranged around the pool. There is no kids club here!

💚 Sani Asterias – This hotel features exclusive beachfront suites with a private beach, exuding ultra-luxury with attentive beach service. The pool offers a stunning backdrop of Sani Marina, where you can watch yachts coming in. Guests can enjoy a unique dining experience curated by three Michelin-starred chef Mauro Colagreco. The bar is reserved for guests aged 12 and over, and with only 57 suites with brand new 2 & 3-bed residences meaning the property maintains an intimate boutique atmosphere.

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15/10/2024

| IKOS OCEANIA: AMAZING OFFER |
Family of 4 from £4,999 October Half Term 2025

This is such a great offer, I tempted to book myself! Ikos Oceania has a very intimate feel, being the smallest of the Ikos hotels and with many of the staff having been there from opening the service is outstanding!

I went to see this property over the weekend and its elevated position means almost every aspect of the resort has a Sea view. With 6 pools including an Adults only pool and beautiful stretch of beach, it never feels too crowded.

Ikos Oceania is one of my colleagues favourite properties and she has kindly allowed me to share her children’s video review of the resort from this summer. They have done a brilliant job sharing what they love about the hotel experience!

As well as the excellent family facilities, you will find 6 stunning restaurants, 5 bars with over 300 wines to choose from, as well as the option to dine out locally all included in your stay. Not forgetting the free use of the Tesla for the day to explore the local area, as well as access to a cultural pass to local attractions.

Price is based on 2 adults and 2 kids (2-11) sharing a Deluxe Junior Suite with Sea view for 7 nights premium All-Inclusive including flights and transfers.

-Fly from Birmingham 24 Oct 25 from £4999
-Fly from London Stansted 24 Oct 25 from £5299

For more details you can reach me on:
-07737 262584
[email protected]
-ABTA & ATOL protected
-https://designertravel.co.uk/travel-expert/estherward/

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