Designer Travel by Ava Coffin

12/07/2024

So proud to be a part of this wonderful company…

🥂 To our owners …..

Since creating their business plan 16 years ago with a focus on ‘people ‘ at the heart of it , Amanda Matthews and Karen Pocock have grown Designer Travel into a multi award winning, highly respected, and thriving business.

Last night, they were both honoured with the coveted ‘Outstanding Contribution to the Travel Industry’ award at the prestigious Travel Weekly AAA awards . They beautifully dedicated the award to one of our wonderful team , Angela Mayall , who very sadly passed away recently .

From all of us at Designer Travel, a heartfelt congratulations to Amanda and Karen for creating more than just a business

With people at the heart of everything , from you our wonderful customers to our talented team who turn your dreams into holidays , we think you’ll agree Designer Travel , thanks to our owners , is much more than your average travel agency .

On behalf of your entire dream team, we wanted to say the biggest thank you to you both - no one deserves this award more than you 💚💜

01/05/2024

Here’s a great late deal bargain!

7 nights in lovely Kefalonia in July from just £ 479.00 per person

If peace and quiet within an idyllic setting is what you seek, then you’ll find it at Marina Anna Studios – a serene spot nestled in peaceful Trapezi village on the popular island of Kefalonia. Firstly, let’s talk the pool – a large freshwater expanse aligned with sun loungers on one side and dense layers of green shrubbery on the other.

It’s just a 15-minute stroll to Trapezaki Beach, which is a small stretch of sandy shore that boasts crystal-clear azure waters as far as the eye can see. Here you’ll find a beach bar pumping out uplifting music throughout the day and a parade of sun loungers plus matching parasols if you fancy a spot of sunbathing.

Fancy something a bit livelier? Argostolio – Kefalonia’s bustling capital – is just a 20-minute taxi ride from the hotel. This beautiful seaside city is flanked by rolling hills and boasts plenty of shops and restaurants plus a picturesque harbour to explore.

Price from £479.00 per person, based on 2 adults sharing a Main Building Studio Room with Sea View for 7 nights on Self Catering basis. Transfers and 23kgs allowance included.

Departs Gatwick 16th July 2024. Manchester from £529.00 per person

Please contact [email protected] / 02380863663

21/04/2024

Welcome to this wonderful new resort - Sandals St Vincent!

7 amazing nights from just £ 2,299.00 per person

Tucked away on its own private cove and bordered by a lush forest and gently flowing river is Sandals Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Featuring stunning Overwater Villas and Beachfront Villas, 12 dining concepts, and 5 unique bars.

Embark on a culinary journey around the world savoring international cuisines at 11 specialty restaurants, including local dishes that showcase the island’s natural bounty. Our award-winning chefs are as authentic as the cuisines they serve, which are perfectly paired with Robert Mondavi Twin Oaks® wines.

Sandals Resorts have the largest water sports operation in the Caribbean. They even include unlimited motorised water sports, top-of the-line equipment, and complimentary instruction.

This is luxury all inclusive.

Price based on 2 adults sharing a Bamboo Palm Room with Balcony Tranquility Soaking Tub on an all inclusive basis for 7 nights. Return flights and transfers are included. Holiday departs 18th September 24. Heathrow flights

Please be in touch with me for more information or to book…
[email protected] / 07833504985 / 02380863663

17/04/2024

Here’s an amazing offer, to a resort I love and have stayed at many times..

Sandals South Coast, Jamaica 2025

7 nights All Inclusive from only £ 1495 per person

Discover Jamaica's only all-beachfront, all-oceanview resort set on a 500-acre wilderness preserve. Sandals South Coast brings guests closer than ever to the water, featuring Over-The-Water Bungalows, Latitudes° Over Water Bar, an Over-The-Water Wedding Chapel, and Jamaica's largest pool. Everything you can imagine is beachside at Sandals South Coast, including the new Sushi on the Sand restaurant set along the resort's pristine 2-mile white-sand beach.

Sandals South Coast features 9 extraordinary restaurants, where our chefs use only the freshest ingredients to create authentic regional specialties from Italian, Asian and Mediterranean, to Caribbean, Jamaican and more. Dine along the beach, at romantic tables for two, or on the piazza. No matter where you dine, everything is included at our specialty restaurants, including six varietals of Robert Mondavi Twin Oaks® wines.

Price based on 2 sharing a Silver Sun Beach Front room on an All Inclusive basis. Transfers and luggage allowance included. Holiday departs selected September 25 dates from Heathrow.

Please be in touch with any queries, for more information and to book…
[email protected] - 07833504985 / 02380863663

28/03/2024

Only 3 days till we’re off on our Mediterranean cruise on P & O’s Arvia!
I will definitely be letting you know on here how it all goes and what we think of the ship, entertainment, food, drink, ports etc …although not necessarily in that order!

Meanwhile I’m still deciding what to pack, and double checking my lists and documents…. It’s especially important to check the validity of your passport if you’re planning a European trip, the rules changed after Brexit (see below) If you can answer ‘yes ‘ to both questions and have checked how many months validity your destination requires, then you’re good to go.

I will be delighted to help with all your travel plans, and I look forward to hearing from you - [email protected] / 07833504985

20/03/2024

Soon to be sailing on P&O Arvia - look out for posts of our experiences x

01/03/2024

So very proud to be part of this amazing company!….

27/02/2024

Apologies - A little later than usual, here’s my latest newsletter, which I hope you’ll find of interest. I really would appreciate it if you’d share it with your Facebook friends, thank you

 I've teamed up with one of the biggest names in holidays to the sunshine state, Ocean Florida,to bring you some amazing school holiday family offers to Florida and beyond. Not taking the kids?No problem check out my Florida & Beyond offers including New York & Mexico.These holidays are on sale thr...

12/02/2024

Planning a wedding?…LOOK at this amazing opportunity….

🌺 SAINT VINCENT GROUP WEDDING OFFER FOR OCTOBER 2024!

Why not consider letting Sandals take care of your group wedding at the all-new Sandals Saint Vincent and The Grenadines. You, your partner and eight guests (5 couples total) can take advantage of this cracking deal based on upgraded Club Level rooms, staying 7 nights and travelling in October 2024.

This is just one example of how affordable a Destination Caribbean wedding can be, and what's more is, you get your wedding and honeymoon all in one, surrounded by friends and family!

Need an alternative date, duration, resort or island? Please ask for a quote. Sandals are on sale for travel up to June 2026 with just a £175pp deposit.

more info - [email protected] / 07833504985 / 02380863663

29/01/2024

Here’s my latest newsletter! Just click on the picture below for some great offers. I’d really appreciate if you’d please share it with your Facebook friends. Thank you x

Please feel free to contact me in the comments below, on 07833504985 or [email protected]

Designer Travel's January PayDay Sale is now on!To celebrate I'm bringing you some of my best 'Family Offers' in my latest update.Best of all, my Summer offers are always in School Holidays! so no school fines to pay!I've everything from all inclusive resorts, South African safaris,a Florida fun hol...

28/01/2024

If you have received a message or a friend request from me today, other than my newsletter please ignore/don’t respond…it looks like I might have been hacked x

28/01/2024

Here’s my latest newsletter! Just click on the picture below for some great offers. I’d really appreciate if you’d please share it with your Facebook friends. Thank you x

Designer Travel's January PayDay Sale is now on!To celebrate I'm bringing you some of my best 'Family Offers' in my latest update.Best of all, my Summer offers are always in School Holidays! so no school fines to pay!I've everything from all inclusive resorts, South African safaris,a Florida fun hol...

22/01/2024

Calling all F1 fans! - Take a look! - Please share!

🏎️ 𝐔𝐧𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐭𝐢𝐡𝐚𝐝 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐱 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐞!

𝐅𝐥𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐄𝐦𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐃𝐮𝐛𝐚𝐢 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝟑 𝐧𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐃𝐮𝐛𝐚𝐢, 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝟏 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐤. 𝟑 𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐇𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐬.

𝐀𝐧 𝐚𝐛𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐞 𝐛𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧, 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐮𝐩 𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐥𝐲, 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐦 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 £𝟓𝟎𝐩𝐩 𝐝𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭.

More info from - [email protected] / 07833504985 / 02380863663

14/01/2024

Welcome to latest newsletter, I hope you’ll find it of interest. I’d really appreciate it if you’d share it with your Facebook friends, thank you!

It's time to start planning your summer getaway,I've searched to bring you some amazing priced holidays!Everywhere you look right now, it's all about planning your summer holiday to the sun. Well the good news for you, is that as your travel expert, I'll do the work for you.I deal with nearly 500 d...

08/01/2024

I know it’s very early, but this will sell out!…

European River Cities & Christmas Markets
From £699.00 per person with FREE Drinks Package!

Fred Olsen have crafted this cruise to coincide with Christmas Markets in two European cities, which are reached via historically important rivers. You can soak up the cosy atmosphere while browsing the stalls for traditional handicrafts and sipping on warming mulled wine.

In Antwerp, there will be chances to view art nouveau architecture, unearth the works of Rembrandt, sample Belgian chocolate and explore the diamond district – the largest of its kind in the world. Rouen’s medieval streets, half-timbered buildings and links to Joan of Arc are yours to discover before Balmoral sails the picturesque River Seine via the French countryside – a journey only possible on smaller ships

This Cruise departs 16th December 2024 from Southampton and is for 6 nights

Inside Cabin from £699.00 per person
Ocean View from £899.00 per person
Balcony from £1399.00 per person

To book this cruise or for further info, please contact me…
[email protected] / 07833504985

08/01/2024

Welcome to my latest newsletter, just click on the picture below. I hope you’ll find it of interest! I’d really appreciate it if you’d share it with your Facebook friends. Thank you x

Welcome to Grecotel Hotels & Resorts.In my latest newsletter, I'll be sharing some brilliant offers to some of my favourite hotels and resorts in Greece.​​​​​​​Grecotel Hotels and Resorts are the leading hotel group in Greece, delivering sophisticated lifestyleexperiences for holiday m...

08/01/2024

Thank you to all my valued customers who have made this possible… I really could not have done it without you!

16/12/2023

Welcome to my latest newsletter. I’d really appreciate you sharing it with your Facebook friends. Thank you!
I’d also like to wish a wonderful Christmas to all my dear customers, past, present & future! Every blessing!

We're nearly there, just a few more days until the magical day that is Christmas.You may be super organised and already have Christmas all wrapped up (excuse the pun!), oryou may be one of the estimated 50% of the UK, that like to leave things until the very last minute.However, good news!if you a....

18/09/2023

Calling all free-spirited explorers! How about embarking on a fantastic Latin American Adventure?

⭐🌟Self-Drive Through the Diverse Landscapes of Ecuador⭐🌟

Navigate through some of Ecuador’s most incredible sites on an 12-day self-drive adventure taking in majestic volcanoes, expansive national parks, endemic wildlife species and historic cities.

Begin in the fascinating capital of Quito before picking up your vehicle and heading to the spectacular Avenue of Volcanoes, a region littered with natural wonders. Wander peacefully through the incredibly laid-back city of Cuenca and marvel at the beauty of Las Cajas National Park before a well-deserved two-night relaxing stay in Puerto Lopez, located on Ecuador’s alluring coastline.

The drives on this itinerary are some of the best in the world and a self-drive adventure is a fantastic way to explore the very best of Ecuador at your own pace.

⭐🌟Highlights⭐🌟

🦜🦜Discover the bustling capital of Quito

🐸🐸Drive through the incredible Avenue of Volcanoes exploring remarkable national parks

🦜🦜Wander through the historic streets of Cuenca

🐸🐸Observe incredible native wildlife in the Las Cajas National Park

🦜🦜Relax for two nights on Ecuador's peaceful coast

⭐🌟Quick Itinerary ⭐🌟

🐸🐸Days 1 & 2 - Quito

🦜🦜Day 3 - Cotopaxi National Park

🐸🐸Day 4 - Baños Valley

🦜🦜Day 5 - Chimborazo Nature Reserve

🐸🐸Day 6 - Cuenca

🦜🦜Day 7 - Guayaquil

🐸🐸Days 8 - 10 - Puerto Lopez

🦜🦜Day 11 - Transfer to the airport for your onward flight

🐸🐸Day 12 - Arrive back in the UK

💵💰Price from £2,649 per person 💵💰

(Valid for 2023 departures, based on 2 people sharing a room)

⭐🌟Includes⭐🌟

✈️🌎International flights

🛍️🛏️10 nights’ accommodation

🥨🥐10 breakfasts

🚗🚗10 days of car hire with unlimited mileage (4WD)

✅✅Full cover insurance

🗺️🗺️GPS

🚘🚙Transfers and domestic flights as per itinerary

🙋🏻‍♂️🙋🏼‍♀️1 additional driver

More info - [email protected] 07833504985 / 02380863663

18/09/2023

Welcome to my latest newsletter, which I hope you will find of interest. I would be so grateful if you’d please share it with your Facebook friends. Thank you!

What's not to love about jetting off to some far flung destination, unpacking the bags and having some much needed me time?

12/09/2023

How quickly can you pack? What a bargain!! Please share!!

🌴Time to go to Mexico! From only £799.00 per person!!

Check this out for a last minute bargain! We have 7 nights all inclusive stay at the Riu Tequila for an incredible £799.00 per person That's Half Price!

Surrounded by tropical greenery, the Riu Tequila has a secluded setting and lots of pools and restaurants.

This place is on a relaxed part of the Caribbean Coast. It's five minutes’ walk down to the platinum-shine beach – or there are golf buggies to whisk you down there in half the time. And, when you want a change of scene, colourful Playa del Carmen's a five-minute drive away.

You'll find a quartet of pools here, including an adults-only option with a swim-up bar, plus a children’s pool with waterslides. Five restaurants have dining covered and you can get snacks 24 hours a day. The Riu Yucatan and the Riu Playacar are just next door – you can use some of their facilities, too.

Our price is based on 2 adults sharing a Double Room for nights from the 1st October 2023. Flights from Birmingham or Gatwick. Manchester from 2nd October 2023.

Please get in touch now with any queries and to secure your place
[email protected] / 07833504985 / 02380863663

21/08/2023

Welcome to my latest newsletter, I trust you’ll find something of interest in it. I’d be really grateful if you’d share it with your Facebook friends, thanks so much x

Well we're finally in for a little bit of summer weather over the next few days, but don't let that fool you into thinking you can rely on the great British weather for your summer escape.With most of this summer being a washout to say the least,          escaping the UK is the perfect way to e...