DREAM HOLIDAY
Looking for a holiday that will give you memorable experiences that will last a lifetime? The experts at Avista can help. Photography: 5 Little Boys
With more than 100 years’ experience between them, Donna Parkinson and her team at Avista Travel know a thing or two about holidays.
In times when many people assume they will get better value booking their trips on-line, Avista is thriving thanks to flawless customer service and competitive pricing.
Whether it’s a beach break, cruise, coach holiday or a multi-destination trip, Donna and the team can put together an unrivalled package giving customers freedom and flexibility.
“People are realising that they can spend hours and hours looking for a holiday on the internet, and they just keep going round in circles.”
“If they come to us and tell us what they want, we can find them a great value holiday,” explains Donna, who is joined by full time staff Trisha, Sam and Briony along with part-time travel experts Mary and Nicola.
Over 16 years, Avista has excelled at putting together personalised itineraries, and while traditional long-haul luxury destinations such as Mauritius remain popular, Donna and the team are seeing many customers requesting more adventurous destinations that include memorable experiences.
“People are veering away from tourist traps, they are wanting something different,” says Donna, who predicts that Croatia and Sardinia will be hot destinations for 2018, with new direct flights from Manchester.
Iceland, Florida and New York also remain popular, however the team at Avista can take you anywhere in the world – and they have the knowledge and experience to advise and guide their customers.
Cruising too is on the crest of a wave with many families taking multi-generational holidays: “We often have grandparents, parents and children going on a cruise – it can be so relaxing. Cruising can also be great value when compared to staying in a top class European hotel.”
River cruises and UK breaks are also a speciality with Avista, which while independently owned, is part of the Thomas Cook-owned Freedom Travel Group, which gives Avista customers total ATOL and ABTA protection as well as giving Avista greater ‘buying power’ to provide best-value holidays.
Testament to Avista’s best trading year to date, as well as their unrivalled expertise and customer service, the Freedom Group recognised this with a Top Member Award last year.
Donna adds: “Eighty per cent of our client base is repeat business, which is fantastic. We are obviously doing something right. I am extremely proud of my team!”
Avista Travel
3 Castle Street, Clitheroe BB7 2BT
01200 422975
www.avistatravel.com
