School Holidays

WOW, the sun is shining for the first time in weeks and what a perfect way to start off the school holidays!!!

                                                  

I have the most fantastic getaways for Summer, Christmas and even 2013 for those of you that like to plan ahead.

Holiday specials this week include:
Turkey
Dubai
Cyprus
Mallorca
South Africa and many more!



So get your suitcases out, your sun cream on and give me a call...

meg@designertravel.co.uk

Keep Smiling
xx

Weddings Weddings Weddings

Wow, 21:53 and I find the energy to write a blog! Kids in bed at 7pm, cleaned the house, ate chocolate, called my fabulous sister, considered going to bed and opened my laptop....

I woke up this morning and decided I was going to 'Think Positive' and tell myself I was going to have a brilliant day! I started cleaning up my living room with this thought in mind, and I came across a scratch card my mother must have bought last week. It hadn't been used so I did it and had this great feeling I was the winner of £1,000,000 ..... I grab a knife and start scratching away, with a really silly grin on my face, and I have 2 sets of matching symbols. By now I am doing cartwheels around my kitchen, I just cannot believe I have 2 matching symbols....I quickly find the terms and conditions and as the words stood out bright and bold, EVERY CARD HAS MATCHING SYMBOLS, PHONE TO FIND OUT WHAT YOU HAVE WON! I'm still trying to think positive whilst dialing the number and they go through every single symbol except mine...all boring prizes! No money yet! FINALLY, my symbols get mentioned, and I think this has to be it, I have to have the £1,000,000 there is no other prize, they have all been taken! Oh, but don't you worry, they found a prize for me....a tad different to £1,000,000 ..... a hair cut! A HAIR CUT! If there is nothing I despise more in this world, it's someone touching my hair!!! So that squashed my positive thoughts for the rest of the day ....

Saturday I am going to a wedding blessing in good old Stalbridge. Being a loyal customer to Ebay, I have ordered my dress even though it is yet to be delivered... it would be really nice if we could have some nice weather for Saturday, as I don't get to wear a dress very often....and I would like it for the happy couple too!

Speaking of weddings, at Designer Travel we organise Honeymoons from start to finish for you....isn't that fab!! We even do a Wedding Gift Scheme, here's quick how it works:
If you'd rather have contributions towards your Honeymoon as opposed to more traditional gifts, then look no further....

1) Book your Honeymoon with us
2) Tell us how many gift cards you need
3) Inside the gift card it details where to telephone
4) Your friends simply phone the number quoting your planner number and make a contribution
5) We will track all contributions and take all monies straight off the cost of your Honeymoon
6) There's no hidden extras, it's all part of our service

Just thought I would throw that in while we were on the subject.... don't forget that all important email address: meg@designertravel.co.uk

Keep Smiling
xx

VIVA LAS VEGAS

Las Vegas is probably the most exciting and entertaining city in the world-luxurious hotels, fine dining, wonderful live entertainment and state-of-the art convention facilities. Las Vegas is a spectacular city, incomparable to any other. Fly direct to Las Vegas from Gatwick with the award winning airline Virgin Atlantic. Complimentary drinks. Seat back TV. Why not make the trip extra special and Upgrade to Premium Economy at a supplement.  

 

Las Vegas Package

Flight + 3 Star hotel from £669pp
Flight + 4 star hotel from £699pp
Flight + 5 star hotel from £749pp
Price based on 2 people sharing for a 4 night duration

Departures 29/10/12 - 14/12/12 & 25/12/12 - 25/03/13
Price subject to availability
On sale until 31/07/12

  

Lets find the sun....

That's it! One can only take so much rain.... Check out this offer for a bit of a warmer climate!

A TASTE OF SOUTH AFRICA....   

10 days / 7 nights from £1689 pp.
Save up to £400

• Superior accommodation
• Cape Winelands & Garden Route
• October whale-watching departure
Experience a taste of South Africa’s Cape region on this
outstanding tour of some of the country’s most famous
sights. From the beautiful city of Cape Town, travel to
Cape Peninsula and the Winelands region, home to
historic towns and scenic vineyards. The journey ends
in the delightful coastal town of Stormsriver on South
Africa’s picturesque Garden Route.
What’s Included:
• Flights with British Airways
• Breakfast daily & 2 lunches
• Accommodation & transfers
Book by 31 Oct 12.
Price based on 9 Nov 2012 departure                                                      

SCHOOL HOLIDAYS ARE SWARMING IN FAST! (or should I say SWIMMING in fast...)

6 weeks! 6 weeks! 6 weeks!
That's a whole lot of weeks to keep 2 children entertained in the RAIN! Now if I was an organised mother, I would have planned these holidays months ago, but I'm not organised, and so far I only have 1 day planned....Who has any bright ideas?

I did discover Hobby Craft and completely fell in love with it....my poor son has blisters on his fingers with the amount of things I have been getting him to make. We have now decided to draw Table Mountain on our Dining Room table and then mosaic it. This will more than likely go horribly wrong, as I cant draw even a stick man! But I can only try, plus I am hoping this will take exactly 6 weeks to complete and VOILA, school holidays sorted.



Oh look, my house looks clean, my daughter looks scared and my son thinks he's a super hero! love them! x

 Well this was just a quickie to let everyone know I have not gone completely Travel Sales mad, and I am still alive and kicking... I am now off to do all those motherly things you do when your kids are sleeping....mop, vaccuum, washing, ironing, dishes, polishing, work!

Keep smiling all

xx

HELLOOOOO MAURITIUS..!!

WOW, just the pictures make me want to go on holiday to Mauritius, never mind the offers!! Take a look at our fabulous Mauritius deals, grab 'em while they're hot! 

Our superb range of Mauritius special offers for each of our eight hotels in Mauritius includes everything from Mauritius honeymoon offers, family holiday offers to special deals for Christmas holidays in Mauritius.  We combine our hotel offers with the very best airline offers from Air Mauritius, British Airways and Emirates.

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5% OFF - Limited time only

TWO WEEKS ONLY - Save 5%

Enjoy a 5% saving off all Beachcomber holidays to Mauritius and the Seychellesfor travel in 2012 for all bookings made by 14 July 2012. The travel dates for this exclusive offer include all school holidays and Christmas bookings. Our 5% Sale is combinable with all of our current special offers.

All bookings must be made by 14 July 2012 and must include at least 7 nights accommodation with international flights.

2012 Summer Offer

Save up to 20% on 2012 Summer holidays

Book a holiday for travel between 01 August and 30 November 2012 and enjoy a superb 20% off your halfboard accommodation costs.

Combinable with our honeymoon, wedding party, family, anniversary and repeat client offers. Not combinable with our 60% Anniversary Offer

 

30% - Book Early for 2013

Save 30% off your half board accommodation cost at all of the Beachcomber hotels for travel between 04 January and 30 November 2013.

At Shandrani Resort & Spa in Mauritius and Sainte Anne Resort & Spa in the Seychelles, your 30% saving is off the All Inclusive costs.

Combinable with our honeymoon, wedding party, anniversary, family and repeat client offers.

* This offer is not applicable to the villas at Paradis. Book by 30 September 2012.

Royal Palm Honeymoon Upgrade

Book a honeymoon at the Royal Palm for travel between 01 May and 30 September 2012 and not only will you receive up to 30%* off your half board accommodation costs plus free lunches throughout your stay but you will also be upgraded to a higher suite category free of charge! Book a Junior Suite and you could find yourself in a Tropical or Palm Suite at no extra cost.

The Royal Palm Honeymoon Upgrade Offer is applicable to new bookings only. The upgrade to a higher suite category is subject to availability at the time of booking.

Honeymoon Discount

SAVE up to 30% on your halfboard accommodation costs at all Beachcomber Hotels (Serenity Plus at Shandrani Resort & Spa).

If you staying on a halfboard basis you'll also receive free two course lunchesas part of your honeymoon offer.

Upgrade to all inclusive at Le Victoria, Le Mauricia or Le Canonnier and you'll enjoy a 50% discount off your all inclusive upgrade costs. Le Victoria the upgrade for honeymooners is just £13 a night per person and at Le Mauricia and Le Canonnier it's just £11 a night per person.

You'll also enjoy a 50% discount on your Full Board Plus upgrades at Paradis and Trou Aux Biches.

At all hotels you will also receive champagne on arrival and gifts from the hotel teams!

Family Offers

Children Sharing their own Room

Mauritius Holidays
Children up to the age of 17 staying in their own room enjoy a 50% saving off adult accommodation prices for travel 01 May to 30 September 2012.

For the rest of the year, excluding 20 December to 08 Jan, children / teenagers up to the age of 17 staying in their own room enjoy a 25% saving.

Seychelles Holidays
Children up to the age of 17 staying in their own room enjoy a 50% saving off adult accommodation prices for travel 01 May to 30 June 2012 and 01 November to 19 December 2012.

For the rest of the year, excluding 20 December to 08 Jan, children / teenagers up to the age of 17 staying in their own room enjoy a 25% saving.

Children sharing their parents room

Mauritius HolidaysChildren under 6 can share their parents room for free on the same board basis as the parents all year round.

One child between 6 to 17 years of age can share their parents room for free on a halfboard basis between the following dates: 04 Jan to 30 March 2012 and 01 May to 19 December 2012.  Between 01 May and 30 September some rooms and suites accommodate up to two children free on a halfboard basis.

Seychelles HolidaysChildren under 6 can share their parents for free on an all inclusive basis all year round.

Condiitions: offers not applicable to all room types

Full-Board Plus Offers

Full-Board Plus is available at Paradis Hotel & Golf Club and Trou aux Biches Resort & Spa in Mauritius. With Full-Board Plus you'll not only enjoy breakfast and dinner but also a 2 course lunch with a wine or beer as well as a bottle of wine per couple in the evening.

Upgrade to Full-Board Plus for only £26 per adult per night

For honeymooners the upgrade is only £13 per person per night

For children it's £14 per child per night to upgrade

Details of Full-Board Plus at Paradis Hotel & Golf Club – Mauritius

Details of Full-Board Plus at Trou aux Biches Resort & Spa – Mauritius

Christmas in Mauritius

Enjoy Christmas in Mauritius with our superb Christmas offer. Save 25% off your halfboard accommodation costs for stays between 01 December and 28 December 2012 (you must depart the hotel on or before 28 December - Royal Palm you must depart on or before 19 December).

THERE WE GO FOLKS....FOR ENQUIRIES PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO CONTACT ME ON :

meg@designertravel.co.uk

Rain Rain Go Away.....

That's it! I have had enough of this rain! I did see the sun peeking through for about 45 seconds a little while ago, but it has been over powered by the rain again....

I could really do with some nice warm weather, sea breeze, waves crashing in the background, cocktail in hand, kids happy in the pool... and if you are feeling the same fever I am, why not check out our latest deals. I have a variety of holidays lined up for you. 

Here's a couple to get you thinking:

7 Nights in Guvercinlik Turkey from £495

14 nights in Guvercinlik Turker from £955

Algarve

5* Crowne Plaza Vilamoura

from £1099 per person

SPECIAL OFFER

Based on B&B basis with 2 adults sharing a room, departing 27 July for 7 nights. Receive reduced rates for stays between 15 July and 4 August.

Corfu

5* Marbella Beach Hotel

from £1039 per person

SPECIAL OFFER

Based on half board with 2 adults sharing a room, departing 28 July for 7 nights. Receive reduced rates and €100 resort credit per adult per week between 28 July and 24 September 

12 DAY CAPE TOWN, GARDEN ROUTE & SAFARI - SAVE £730 PER COUPLE

AND THERE ARE LOADS MORE ON OFFER.

Contact me for all your personal travel requirements on - meg@designertravel.co.uk

A TASTE OF TURKEY / FAMILY FUN

Kanuni Kervansaray

Cesme, The Aegean

I HAVE TO BE HONEST HERE, IT REMINDS ME OF A ROMANTIC MOVIE - *Meg gets goosebumps*

A stunning historic property which has been lovingly restored to its former glory, offering unique Turkey holidays in the heart of Cesme.

Cesme's historic Kervansaray, once home to Ottoman travellers, is now welcoming a new generation of visitors,in no less style and a great deal more comfort. Newly renovated and opened, it is in a stunning location right in the centre of Cesme overlooking the harbour and the new marina and in the midst of the many attractions of the old town. Many period features have been retained such as the beautiful painted ceilings at the entrance and in the reception area.

The swimming pool is set in the middle of the building, in what was once the central courtyard,
perfect for a refreshing dip. Lunch is usually served around the pool and dinner is provided as an open buffet
in the rooftop restaurant which benefits from views of the marina and the harbour. As befits its historic heritage, the hotel also has a traditional Turkish bath, the perfect way to relax and relinquish the cares of 21st century life.
The rooms have been tastefully decorated to provide a luxurious complement to the imposing Ottoman architecture.
They retain a sense of grandeur whilst providing all mod cons.

For prices and more information find my details below!

Let's not forget the kids!  This one I am particularly excited about, as my son just LOVES Legoland! Terms and conditions apply: All Package prices are based on two adults and two children(under 12) sharing and are bookable via the Travel 2 reservations contact centre. All prices include taxes & charges and commissions. Taxes may vary according to departure airport. Prices are correct at the time of publishing (3rd July 2012) and are subject to change and limited availability. Flights within the packages are based on departures from London. Supplements apply for regional departures. Making full payment at time of booking will guarantee that you are not subject to increases in airfares including fuel surcharges. This does not include retrospective increases outside of our control such as Government tax increases. ** All offers are subjects to availability and may be withdrawn at any given time. FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO ENQUIRE ABOUT ANY OTHER HOLIDAY DESTINATIONS, GIVE ME A CALL OR DROP ME AN EMAIL AND I WILL BE MORE THAN HAPPY TO ASSIST YOU :) meg@designertravel.co.uk www.designertravel.co.uk/megdavies

SUMMER SALES ALL AROUND....

With the school holidays coming up, we have some great summer deals flying your way....


20% Summer Offer
Travel between 01 August and 30 November 2012 and we're offering 20% off the half board accommodation costs at all of our hotels in Mauritius and Sainte Anne in the Seychelles. Combinable with all of our superb family offers.






Why not embark on a magical cruise to the Middle East with this fabulous offer! 


Dubai Cruise 

Experience the magical Middle East in
5 star luxury onboard the
Serenade Of The Seas.

Departure 10 February 2013
Inside Cabin from £999pp
Ocean view Cabin from £1049pp 
Balcony Cabin from £1199

Departure 3 March 2013
Inside Cabin from £1049pp
Ocean view Cabin from £1199pp 
Balcony Cabin from £1299pp

Departure 18 March 2013
Inside Cabin from £1049pp
Ocean view Cabin from £1199pp 
Balcony Cabin from £1299pp

Here we have some great offers to Mauritius for those of you that are looking for a wellbeing / spa holiday.....

Summer is here, and wellness and fitness are on the mind. The key to island remedy is the setting. Tranquil surrounds and attentive service help you release your everyday stresses. Read on to learn about some of the new spa offerings from resorts in Mauritius.

ANGSANA BALACLAVAThree recently introduced wellness journeys are tailored to individual needs. The Angsana Journey is a pampering experience while the Wellness Journey rejuvenates the senses. The Ayurvedic Journey calms the mind and detoxifies the body.

		CASUARINA RESORT AND SPAA small heaven for cocooning, a once in a lifetime experience. Casuarina Spa offers 4 treatment rooms with open air gardens, a Hamman, relaxing area with pool and a manicure and pedicure treatment room.

CONSTANCE LE PRINCE MAURICE Constance Le Prince Maurice is bringing guests a brand new spa brand, Sisley, a renowned French company. The treatments combine massage rituals from all over the world and the power of aromatherapy.

FOUR SEASONS RESORT MAURITIUS AT ANAHITA Four Seasons brings balance to the mind, body and soul with a new Wellness program which combines harmonising classes of yoga and meditation to improve energy flow and strength, through calming an active mind.

		LE MERIDIEN ILE MAURICE Discover the personalised health retreat programs or learn to massage your partner. Experience the touch of your partner for sensual or relaxing experience with specially blended oil.

LUX* ISLAND RESORTS LUX* ME is a complete new approach to wellbeing in resorts - an integration of fitness, spa, nutrition, yoga, programmed retreats and experiences. It's all about leading a healthy, yet realistic lifestyle conducive to wellbeing.

MARADIVA VILLAS, RESORT & SPA Maradiva Villas, Resort & Spa Voted 'Best Worldwide Spa', Maradiva Villas Resort & Spa is launching an exclusive pop-up spa at Harrods from 8th October - 5th November. Bringing heavenly Ayurvedic treatments and a slice of Mauritian sunshine to London.

		MARITIM HOTEL MAURITIUS The new 'anti-stress package' at Tropical Flower Spa combines sophisticated massage techniques with the healing properties of nature including a 'kneipp walk' through pebbled waters and a Rose Head Massage.

ONE&ONLY LE SAINT GÉRAN The new Wellness Packages at One&Only Le Saint Géran revolve around a blend of fitness, mind-body and outdoor pursuits, balanced by good nutritional principles and personalised treatment choices.

		THE RESIDENCEThe newly refurbished Spa has introduced junior treatments including the specially created children's body massage and aroma facial, hair styling, mini mani/pedicures and haute beaute facials for teenagers.

THE ST. REGIS MAURITIUS RESORT Opening on 15th September 2012, The St. Regis Mauritius Resort will feature an Iridium Spa with twelve treatment suites and a range of products from Switzerland's famed anti-aging skincare brand, Valmont.

For any enquiries, please do not hesitate to contact me:

meg@designertravel.co.uk

http://www.designertravel.co.uk/persons/viewDetail/300

AND THEY JUST KEEP COMING!

HERE IS ONE SIZZLING HOT DEAL!

Sunshine Sale!

Take advantage of Funway's Sunshine sale! For the most incredible savings! Featuring Virgin Atlantic’s seat sale with savings of up to £217pp, you can put together the ideal package holiday with great flight savings and exclusive accommodation offers! Choose from the glitz and glam of the USA or even the many treasures of Cancun! USA - SAVE £217pp Cancun - SAVE £160pp HURRY - Book by 10th July 2012! Travel up to 22nd May 2013!  CHILE PATAGONIA CRUISE Save £265 per person 3-night cruise with free upgrade From £620 per person Cruise the beautiful Patagonian fjords with Australis Cruises Free cabin upgrade from B class to A class One night complimentary at the Santiago Park Plaza Hotel All meals, drinks & activities on board included Based on two adults sharing   International flights from £1100 ZANZIBAR BEACH Save £570 per person 7-night beach holiday From £2580 per person International & internal flights included All meals, local dinks & many lodge activities included Stay in a Hillside room at Fundu Lagoon Explore Pemba’s untouched beaches & snorkel or dive at pristine reefs Based on two adults sharing SOUTH AFRICA MULTI CENTRE Save £650 per person 13-night luxury holiday From £3350 per person All flights, transfers, breakfasts plus all meals & activities on safari included Stay at four award-winning, luxury properties Explore Cape Town Wine and dine in Franschhoek, South Africa’s culinary capital Safari in Greater Kruger area Based on two adults sharing WATCH THIS SPACE AS THE LIST JUST KEEPS COMING :) For any enquiries please contact me on : meg@designertravel.co.uk