Emma Byford | Personal Travel Consultant

Book with confidence with the UK's largest independent travel agent

Thank you for taking the time to visit my website. Let me tell you a little bit about myself:

Travel is both my job and my passion and I have been working in the industry for over nine years in various roles, including cabin crew, travel advisor, assistant manager and as a branch manager.

Therefore I have taken part and have a very good insight into the industry from different points of view. With my experience I have decided to now run my own travel business and have been doing so for the last two years. I am proud to be backed by Hays Travel, an award winning company, who are the UK's largest independent travel agent. They are ABTA and ATOL bonded offering complete financial protection for all of my loyal and valued customers.

My mission is to provide good value and quality holidays alongside exceptional customer service, and I am always willing to go the extra mile for my customers, something which is proven by the amount of repeat customers who trust me to book their holiday every year. I am sure you will be one of those too!

I use the latest cutting-edge technology to search thousands of holidays from beach getaways to city breaks, skiing trips to cruises, both short and long haul. All of your holiday needs will be taken care of, not only booking your travel experience but anything else required, such as airport car parking, attraction tickets, car hire and travel insurance.

You will only deal with me from start to finish! Along with my first hand knowledge from various destinations that I have visited and experienced, I have also organised many family, couples and singles holidays, wedding and honeymoons for all ages. My service is unique and will use my excelled customer service, passion, knowledge and dedication to find you the holiday of your dreams!

I look forward to hearing from and helping you to build your dream holiday......

Travel as much as you can as far as you can. Life's not meant to be lived in one place - Anonymous

The places that make me smile

Cuba It’s no wonder I hope to enjoy a third visit to this Caribbean gem; it’s nothing like anywhere else. This is a one of a kind country that everyone must visit. You can start off by experiencing the best of both worlds and visiting the unique and vibrant capital of Cuba that is Havana. Enjoy the images of vintage Chevrolets, beautiful old palaces and atmospheric cigar factories. It feels like you have stepped into a time capsule and gone back into the fifties, especially if you choose to view the museum of the revolution to learn about the famous Fidel Castro. Not only is Havana full of history, there is a seven kilometre seafront boulevard. The beachside area of Guardalavaca is a rural town that used to be a farming hub. This is still evident today as you see the many horses and carts pass by. I also experienced one of the best days of my life whilst in Cuba, as I was given the opportunity to swim with Dolphins. Not only can you touch and play with them, but also have them whizz you around the lagoon with one in each arm. You can enjoy the finest pina coladas on pure white sands whilst taking in the view of crystal clear waters you would think only dreams are made of. In one of Cuba's beach hotels you will be treated like royalty with the best service and hospitality imaginable. Cuba can be your new home from home.

Sri Lanka Imagine golden sandy beaches, fascinating temples, lush rainforests and amazing wildlife: that is Sri Lanka. I would highly recommend a tour whilst in Sri Lanka. You will be able to visit places such as Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage, where you can see these amazing animals and even feed and bath them. Kandy is a UNESCO world heritage site and the cultural capital of Sri Lanka. It holds the famous 'Temple Of The Tooth', where a tooth of Buddha is being kept. The atmosphere is indescribable as local people flock to the temple to worship, music is played, and you see a building that is visually stunning. You can visit the fantastic spice gardens and beautifully maintained botanical gardens. There is also Nuwara Eliya, otherwise known as 'Little England' due to the climate being typically British - cold and wet weather! Up here you can see the skilful hands of the ladies in the tea plantation and learn how it is made. Sri Lanka also has various national parks where you can climb aboard a jeep and enjoy fantastic views of wild elephants, alligators, birds and other wildlife. My personal trip finished with a ten night stay in a beach hotel. With great food, accommodation and hospitality, this was a perfect way to unwind and finish what seemed like a dream.

Las Vegas I have been fortunate enough to travel to the USA four times and absolutely love this country. It is hard to describe Las Vegas in words - you really do need to visit for the 'wow' factor. Not only is it a great destination in itself, you can also take a fabulous trip to the amazing Grand Canyon. Whether lounging by the pool of one the famous themed hotels, watching the spectacular fountains of the Bellagio, having a gamble in one of the renowned casinos, or simply taking a stroll along all the shops whilst sampling fine cuisine along the way, there really is something for everyone!