Tried, Tested and Personal

I’m Donna,

An independent travel designer in Buckinghamshire, backed by award-winning Travel Counsellors. I specialise in creating bespoke holidays for travellers who want something a little more considered than a standard package.

Wherever you would like to go, I take the time to understand what you want from your trip: how you like to travel, the pace that suits you, and the little details that make it feel special. I research thoroughly, keep up with destination training and use my own experience so that the itinerary I design fits your brief exactly.

My deepest knowledge and expertise lie in the Maldives, Sri Lanka and South‑East Asia, where I have both travelled extensively and planned many tailor‑made trips for my clients. I also have strong, in‑depth knowledge of Europe, from city breaks and coastal resorts to Santa’s Lapland and multi‑stop itineraries by rail.

You tell me your style and budget and I take care of every detail, including flights, transfers and hotels. From our first conversation you have my direct WhatsApp number so if something needs attention while you are away, you will always speak to me - not a call centre.

Explore my portfolio for a selection of bespoke itineraries I have designed for clients. These are just a few examples – there are many more possibilities. If there is a destination you are dreaming of, please get in touch via my contact form or give me a call and we can start planning it together.

Why book with me

  • First‑hand knowledge: I specialise in destinations I have personally visited and planned extensively.

  • One person, start to finish: you have my direct WhatsApp, not a ticket queue.

  • Financially protected: ATOL protected where applicable, with your money held securely in the Travel Counsellors Trust.

  • Supported 24/7: round‑the‑clock assistance while you travel.

  • Trusted: Travel Counsellors is a Which? Recommended Provider 2026 and rated 5.0 on Trustpilot from more than 26,000 reviews.

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  • Donna was excellent through out the process of booking our trip to South Africa! She took an ever changing brief from me, distilled it all and came up with a fantastic itinerary for us! I would thoroughly recommend her to others. She is knowledgeable, thorough and was really warm and personable through out! Thank you Donna!

    Mr T, Surrey

  • Yet again Donna got our summer holiday so spot on for 2026. She really goes that extra mile to make sure it's totally right. She secured a lovely hotel in Crete - The Island Hotel, with access to a beautiful beach for me, stylish surroundings, pool & gym for our daughter and just the right atmosphere for us all to enjoy the evenings. Definitely recommend Donna.

    Mrs W, Maidenhead

  • Another great experience with Donna Richmond. Our trip had numerous changes to create our perfect trip to Vietnam. Donna was patient and accommodating throughout the whole process. We also had the added bonus of Donna having just returned from Vietnam to tap into her knowledge and own experience. Would highly recommend Donna.

    Mrs N, Northampton

  • Excellent from start to finish, Donna understood our brief completely and was very patient and understanding when we made tweaks and admitted we really didn’t know what we wanted! In the end, she found us the perfect holiday, we can’t wait to enjoy it in August!! Would highly recommend.

    Mrs W, Buckinghamshire

Donna Richmond Travel Councillor in a pink blouse reading a red book at a table with coffee and plants

Book a discovery call

Let’s start dreaming together. Grab a cuppa and tell me what you’ve been imagining: turquoise water, a family adventure, or that trip you keep saying “one day” about. We’ll talk about it over a free 20-minute call, with no pressure and no obligation to book.

Pop your details in and I’ll be in touch within 24 hours.