Who We Are

Oyster Travel is an independent Travel Agency, established since 2009.

We provide our customers with a bespoke service, offering flexible, tailor-made holidays to hundreds of satisfied customers every week.

We offer a wide range of professional travel services to 1000′s of destinations across the globe, tailored to meet our clients’ exact needs. We have over 200 years of combined experience and offer a professional and personal service for our clients, with an unbiased approach and the simple aim of finding you the holiday of your dreams.

At Oyster Travel, we're more than just your average travel agency.

We provide a bespoke service, expert knowledge and tailor-made recommendations to ensure the perfect holiday for you. We pride ourselves on taking the time to truly understand your needs, creating an unforgettable travel experience that stays with you forever.

Oyster Customer Commitments

Every oyster guards its precious pearl with its life and at Oyster Travel we are no different with our Oyster Customer Commitments.

Five non-negotiable commitments that we uphold for our customers daily.

Meet the Team

Our specialists are at the heart of Oyster Travel. They have all travelled extensively and documented it perfectly so you can enjoy your adventures.

Sophie Baker

Sophie Baker

MANAGING DIRECTOR

Expertise includes, but not limited to: Luxury hotels, multi centre & tailor-made holidays, Honeymoons, Australia & Asia; in particular, Vietnam. Stag & Hen breaks.

Countries visited so far: Australia (East Coast , Sydney, Melbourne, Whitsunday Islands, Fraser Island, Magnetic Island, Brisbane, Noosa, Cairns, Port Douglas). America (New York, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Palm Springs) Balearics Islands (Ibiza),Canary Islands (Tenerife, Lanzarote, Fuerteventura) Caribbean (Barbados, Bahamas, Jamaica, Antigua, Turks & Caicos, Grenada, St Lucia, St Kitts , Mexico – Cancun & riviera Maya) Croatia (Dubrovnik & Split) Cyprus (Paphos, Ayia Napa & Protaras) Denmark(Stockholm), Egypt (Sharm El Sheikh), Greece (Santorini, Rhodes, Crete, Mykonos, Naxos, Zante), France (Val D’sere & Les Deux Alps (skiing), Monaco)  Italy (Venice & Sauze D’oulx (Skiing), Ireland (Dublin) India  (Golden Triangle), Montenegro (Kotor)Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Kota Kinabalu (Borneo) Maldives, New Zealand (South Island) Portugal (Albufeira), Qatar (Doha) South Africa (Johannesburg & Safari)Singapore, Sweden (Copenhagen) Scotland (Edinburgh,) Spain  Costa Del Sol, Nerja & Marbella, Benidorm, Madrid) Turkey (Lara Beach, Side, Olu Deniz, Fethiye) Thailand (Phuket, Bangkok, Hua Hin, Koh Phangan, Phi Phi ) United Arab Emirates (Dubai) Vietnam (Hanoi, Halong Bay, Hoi An, Hoh chi Minh)

Most memorable destination so far: The Maldives for just ultimate relaxation in absolute paradise. Zante was the first family holiday with our 2 children.

On the bucket list: Too many to mention! Greece the smaller, lesser-known islands. I’d love to take my children on some adventure holidays in the future and take them back to Vietnam and tag on Cambodia & Laos.

My travel tip: If you’re travelling on a connecting flight, I would recommend taking a change of clothes & swim wear in your hand luggage…. just encase! Also, the Apple Air Tags are great for tracking your luggage!

 

Vicky Samwell-Buckenham

VICKY SAMWELL-BUCKENHAM

MANAGING DIRECTOR

Expertise includes, but not limited to: Italy, Mauritius, multi centre & tailor-made holidays. Honeymoons.

Countries visited so far:
America (Florida) Austria (Vienna & Salzburg) Balearic Islands (Ibiza) Canary Islands (Tenerife & Gran Canaria) Caribbean (Barbados, St Lucia, Jamaica) Belgium (Antwerp & Bruges), France (Paris & Disneyland Paris) Germany (Dussledorf & Koblenz), Hungry (Budapest) Italy (Amalfi, Capri, Venice, Rome, Sicily, Sorrento, Verona, Positano, Pompeii), Mauritius, Mexico, Netherlands (Amsterdam & Rotterdam) Poland (Krakow) Spain (Costa Daurada, Barcelona,) The Gambia.

Most Memorable destination so far: Mexico, where my wife proposed. The standard of the hotels in Mexico is amazing and the adventures to be had in this country are endless! I’d Highly recommend hiring a golf buggy and exploring the Isla Mujeres, it’s a beautiful island with the clearest of waters!

On the Bucket list:
New York, The Maldives & South Africa

My Travel Tip: Being a ‘foodie’ I would recommend exploring past the typical ‘touristy’ areas and you’ll stumble across some incredible local restaurants, where the food tastes incredible & the prices are usually much more reasonable!

 

Bernadette Tibble

Bernadette Tibble

Travel Consultant

Expertise includes, but not limited to: Australia & America

Long Haul  / Multi sector holidays

Countries visited so far:
  America (Florida, East Coast, New York, Boston, west coast San Francisco, Los Angeles & Hawaii)Australia (Sydney, Brisbane, Cairns, Port Douglass, Whitsunday Islands, Dunk Island, Hamilton, Melbourne, Alice Springs, Perth, Ayers Rock)
Balearic Islands
(Majorca, Menorca)
Belgium
(Bruges),
Canary Islands
(Tenerife, Lanzarote, Gran Canaria, Fuerteventura
, Bahrain, (Caribbean (Barbados, Bahamas, Cuba, Grenada, Jamaica, Turks & Caicos), Cyprus, China (Hong Kong), Egypt (Cairo
), France (Paris & Disneyland Paris) , Greece (Corfu, Zante, Athens, Crete, Halkadiki, Rhodes, Skiathos)  Germany (Berlin, Duesseldorf),Italy (Bologna, Pisa, Milan, Turin, Florence, Genoa), Kenya, Mauritius, Mexico, Morocco, )
South Africa, Portugal
(Algarve),Singapore, Switzerland (Zurich, Lake Lucerne), Tanzania (Dar es Salaam), Thailand (Bangkok)
Most Memorable Destination so far:
Grenada, where I renewed my vows on our 20th Wedding Anniversary
On the Bucket List:
Petra in Jordan , Canada (Mainly Vancouver & Rockies) and the Amalfi Coast in Italy.
My Travel Tip:
Try to eat where the locals do, it will be cheaper and tastier.

Pack light, roll clothes and keep a warm layer for the plane as the air-con, can often be icy.

 

Kimm Beardmore

Kimm Beardmore

Travel Consultant

Expertise includes, but not limited to: Mexico, Greek Islands, Italy, Universal Studios (Florida),

Family Holidays & Cruise

Countries visited so far:  America (Florida, Texas & Boston), Balearic Islands( Ibiza, Menorca & Majorca) Caribbean (Jamaica & Barbados) Cape Verde, Canary Islands (Tenerife) , Egypt, France (Corsica, Paris) Greece (Corfu, Crete, Rhodes, Santorini) Italy (Pisa, Luca, Sorrento, Rome, Sicily, Sardinia,) Malta, Mexico, Portugal, Spain Barcelona Turkey, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates(Dubai)

Most Memorable destination so far: Lindos in Rhodes. With its beautiful sand beach, white-washed houses, traffic-free streets, an abundance of excellent, roof-top tavernas, and views of the historic acropolis, Lindos has me returning and recommending it time and time again, for romantic get-aways, family holidays and weddings.

On the Bucket list:
Thailand, to experience the culture and in particular, to stay with a local family, wash the elephants in an elephant orphanage, visit the amazing decorative temples and the stunning beaches!
  
  

My Travel Tip: Take a small extension lead, this way you’ll always have more than one plug socket for everything you need!

Aimee Hurn

AIMEE Hurn

Travel Consultant

Expertise include, but not limited to: Family Holidays & UK Breaks

Countries Visited So Far: America (Florida,) Canary Islands (Tenerife, Fuerteventura & Lanzarote), Caribbean (Antigua & Jamaica), France (Disneyland Paris), Greece (Zante, Corfu, Crete, Halkidiki & Kos), Maldives, Spain (Costa Daurada – Salou) Balearic Islands(Ibiza & Menorca) Sri Lanka, Turkey, UK breaks (Cornwall especially!)

Most memorable destinations visited to date: 

Definitely Jamaica. When I was younger, I loved Bob Marley and Reggae music (I even had my bedroom decorated in the Jamaica flag colours!) and always dreamed of visiting one day. It definitely lived up to my expectations. The stunning white sandy beaches, the amazing food and most importantly the friendly people make it the most incredible destination for the holiday of a lifetime. 

I would absolutely love to visit Banff in Canada and Kayak on the Moraine lake with my two daughters. Every picture I see of it looks absolutely stunning and I really hope one day I will be lucky enough to visit
  

Thoroughly research your destination before you visit so you know the best places nearby to explore. I would highly recommend sites such as Google maps and TripAdvisor. Check which restaurants are rated highly online and book before you go. Try and visit the small local restaurants to experience the traditional dishes. If there is a local market nearby check what day of the week it is on to make sure you don’t miss it. 

Hannah

Hannah Chase

Travel Consultant

Rebecca Howes

Rebecca Howes

Travel Consultant

Expertise includes, but not limited to: Orlando, Indonesia (Bali) & Lapland.

Long Haul Holidays.

Countries visited so far: America (Orland & New York), Balearic Islands (Ibiza, Majorca & Menorca Canary Islands (Tenerife, Gran Canaria Caribbean (Cuba & Dominican Republic), Egypt, France (Marseille, Cannes & Disneyland Paris) Greece (Zante) Indonesia (Bali), Italy (Sicily & Sardinia) Lapland, Maldives, New Zealand, Spain), The Gambia, Turkey, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates(Dubai)

Most Memorable destination so far:  The Maldives! Nothing can beat that wow factor of waking up to the most amazing view/beach every morning. Also, the snorkeling was incredible! We saw lots of turtles, different exotic fish, sharks, and sting rays every single day!

On the Bucket list: Santorini in Greece.

My Travel Tip: Use packing cubes! These keep your case super organised and are a great space saver, meaning lots more room for all those shoes!

 

Brooke Olley-Hindle

Travel Consultant

Countries visited so far: America (New York) Balearic Islands (Majorca)  France (Disneyland Paris) Maldives, Greece (Skiathos, Mykonos)  Ireland (Dublin)

Most Memorable Destination So Far: My most memorable destination I have visited would be the Maldives! I loved everything about it from waking up in the morning and walking along the beach watching the sunrise to snorkeling and swimming with the black tip reef sharks.

On the Bucket List: The top thing on my bucket list is to do a Safari in South Africa.

  
  

My Travel Tip: Enjoy every moment that you are travelling, even though you want to capture everything on your phone try to live in the moment and spend the special moments with your loved ones who you are travelling with.

Mya Fairweather

Mya Fairweather

Travel Consultant

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lydia harmer

Customer Support manager

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BECKI ROSE

CUSTOMER SUPPORT CONSULTANT

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