Darren The Travel Guru

Darren The Travel Guru Custom travel planning by Darren The Travel Guru. Turning travel dreams into boarding passes since 1991. Let’s make your next journey happen.

I create effortless, personal and unforgettable holidays, from beach escapes to bucket‑list adventures. Hi, I’m Darren — travel marketer, planner, and proud homeworker at Experience It Now Travel. Based in Shirebrook, Derbyshire, I work with clients across the UK and beyond to craft unforgettable holidays that are tailored, trusted, and totally stress-free. My travel journey began at Lunn Poly bac

k in 1991, and after becoming Branch Manager at Going Places, I went on to work with tour operators and airlines before launching my own travel business. I’ve explored over 100 destinations and enjoyed more than 50 cruises — each one revealing something new. Whether it’s a relaxing escape or a bucket-list adventure, I’m here to make booking effortless and your journey unforgettable. ABTA & ATOL protected for peace of mind. Let me share my experience and priceless top tips with you — and show you the hidden gems of travel.

🌺 Start 2028 in Paradise 🌺Los Angeles & Hawaiian Island & Mexico Adventure – Stay & Cruise 🛳️ 19 Nights | 22 January 20...
07/09/2026

🌺 Start 2028 in Paradise 🌺
Los Angeles & Hawaiian Island & Mexico Adventure – Stay & Cruise
🛳️ 19 Nights | 22 January 2028
✨ Prices from £2,440pp

🌴 Your Dream Holiday at a Glance
🚘 Private Transfers Included
🏨 3 Nights – 4★ Millennium Biltmore, Los Angeles
Room Only | Historic, glamorous, and right in the heart of LA

🛳️ 16 Nights – Crown Princess
Full Board | Interior Stateroom
A classic Hawaiian voyage with all the comforts you love

🌍 Cruise Itinerary
Los Angeles, USA → At Sea → Kauai (Nawiliwili), USA → Kahului, Hawaii → Honolulu, Hawaii → Kona, Hawaii → At Sea → Ensenada, Mexico → Los Angeles, USA

💷 Prices Based on 2 Adults (Advanced Flights from London Heathrow)
🛳️ Interior Stateroom — £2,440pp
🛳️ Oceanview Stateroom — £2,500pp
🛳️ Balcony Stateroom — £3,250pp
🛳️ Mini Suite with Balcony — £4,250pp

✔️ Includes £51pp resort fee payable in the USA
✈️ Regional airports available — just ask

💎 Upgrade to Princess Plus
Enjoy the Plus Beverage Package, Wi‑Fi, Crew Appreciation, and more.

🔒 Secure Your Holiday Today- Deposit from £150pp
💳 Monthly interest‑free payment plan available
🛡️ ATOL & ABTA Protected

✨ Want Something Different?
Not quite the right date or itinerary?
I can tailor everything to suit you — let’s build your perfect escape.

⚠️ Prices subject to change & availability. T&Cs apply.
📩 Message me today — these offers move fast.
💛 A share is always appreciated and helps someone else find their paradise.

⭐️ NORWEGIAN FJORDS – 7 NIGHTS · 10 APRIL 2027 ⭐️🛳️ Sailing round‑trip from Southampton on P&O Iona 🔥 Full Board dining...
06/09/2026

⭐️ NORWEGIAN FJORDS – 7 NIGHTS · 10 APRIL 2027 ⭐️
🛳️ Sailing round‑trip from Southampton on P&O Iona
🔥 Full Board dining from just £749pp

Based on 2 adults sharing an Inside Cabin on the Select Fare
Includes £60 onboard spending money per cabin
💷 Deposit from only £80pp

🌍 Your Incredible Itinerary
⚓ Southampton
⚓ Stavanger
⚓ Ålesund
⚓ Olden
⚓ Cruise Innvikfjorden
⚓ Cruise Nordfjord
⚓ Haugesund
⚓ Southampton

✨ Why Choose P&O Iona?
🌄 One of the best ways to see the Fjords — breathtaking views right from the ship
🍽️ Full Board dining with fantastic restaurants
🎭 West‑End‑style entertainment
🛍️ Shops, lounges, bars & stunning indoor/outdoor spaces
🚢 A modern, family‑friendly ship with something for everyone

💷 From £749pp
✔️ Full Board dining
✔️Ships staff gratuities included

If you’ve been dreaming of Norway’s dramatic scenery, peaceful fjords and charming Nordic towns, this is a beautiful spring sailing at an amazing price. Wake up each morning to views that look like they’ve been painted.

✨ Not quite the right date or itinerary?
I can tailor it to suit you — let’s build your perfect getaway.
⚠️ Prices subject to change & availability. T&Cs apply.
📩 Message me today to secure your holiday — these offers move fast.
🛡️ ATOL & ABTA Protected

💛 A share is always appreciated — it helps someone else find their perfect escape.

❄️✨ Winter Prague City Break Deal ✨❄️16/11/2026 – 3 nights B&B ✈️ Manchester departure 🧳 Includes 22kg checked luggage...
06/09/2026

❄️✨ Winter Prague City Break Deal ✨❄️
16/11/2026 – 3 nights B&B
✈️ Manchester departure
🧳 Includes 22kg checked luggage — ideal for all those Christmas shopping bargains!
From £221pp based on 2 adults sharing
Solo traveller price from £314

🏨 3★ Prague Centre Superior Hotel
Approx £5pp tourist tax payable at the hotel

🔥 Hurry — this deal is flying with Jet2 and selling like hotcakes.
Perfect for Christmas markets, cosy cafés, twinkling lights and that magical winter atmosphere Prague does best.

⏰ Dates or party size not quite right?
I can tailor flights, duration and room types to build your perfect holiday.

⚠️ Prices subject to change & availability. T&Cs apply.
📩 Message me today to secure your holiday — these offers move fast.
💛 A share is always appreciated — it helps someone else find their perfect escape.

Darren The Travel Guru — turning holiday dreams into reality since 1991.

🛡️ ABTA & ATOL Protected — your holiday is safe with me.

🌴✨ Can I tempt you? A stunning Caribbean all‑inclusive escape from just £775pp — based on 2 adults sharing.Solo travell...
06/09/2026

🌴✨ Can I tempt you?
A stunning Caribbean all‑inclusive escape from just £775pp — based on 2 adults sharing.
Solo traveller price from £899 💛

📅 29/09/2026
✈️ Manchester direct flight to the Dominican Republic
🏨 5★ Bahia Principe Explore Punta Cana, Bávaro
🛏️ Junior Suite with Balcony or Terrace
🚐 Transfers included
🧳 20kg checked luggage each

🔥 Last room remaining — be quick, this one is a real gem.

🌟 Hotel Highlights
🍹 8 Bars
🏊 5 Pools
🍽️ 7 Restaurants

A gorgeous beachfront resort with incredible food, lively entertainment, and that classic Dominican sunshine — perfect for couples and solo travellers wanting luxury without the luxury price tag.

⏰ Dates or duration not quite right?
I can tailor flights, duration and room types to build your perfect holiday.

⚠️ Prices subject to change & availability. T&Cs apply.
📩 Message me today to secure your holiday — these offers move fast.
💛 A share is always appreciated — it helps someone else find their perfect escape.

Darren The Travel Guru — turning holiday dreams into reality since 1991.

☕✨ Join me for a brew and a chat about holidays! I’ll be at Ju’s Café, Market Square, Shirebrook this Monday 7th Septem...
06/09/2026

☕✨ Join me for a brew and a chat about holidays!
I’ll be at Ju’s Café, Market Square, Shirebrook this Monday 7th September, 9.30 – 12.30 — and I’d love to see you there.

Whether you’re dreaming of sunshine, city breaks, cruises or something completely unique, the best holidays always start with a conversation. 🌍💛

Pop in for a coffee, say hello, and let’s start planning your next adventure together — relaxed, friendly, and completely pressure‑free.

📞 Call me: 01623 706106
🌐 Book or browse: experienceitnowtravel.co.uk/darren-downs

Darren The Travel Guru
Turning holiday dreams into reality since 1991 ✈️

🛡️ ABTA & ATOL Protected for your peace of mind

🌟🌟 VEGAS NIGHTS, HOLLYWOOD LIGHTS & NASHVILLE VIBES 🌟🌟One Epic USA Adventure – From only £1,369ppGrab the group chat — t...
06/09/2026

🌟🌟 VEGAS NIGHTS, HOLLYWOOD LIGHTS & NASHVILLE VIBES 🌟🌟
One Epic USA Adventure – From only £1,369pp

Grab the group chat — this is the ultimate friends getaway 🙌
Experience three of America’s biggest entertainment cities in one unforgettable 12‑night adventure… from the neon buzz of Las Vegas, to the star‑studded glamour of Los Angeles, and the live‑music heartbeat of Nashville 🤠🎶

💛 Why This Holiday Is Incredible
🎰 4 nights in Las Vegas
World‑famous shows, iconic restaurants, pool parties and the Strip right on your doorstep.

🎬 4 nights in Los Angeles
Walk of Fame, Beverly Hills, Hollywood glamour and sunsets in Santa Monica.

🤠 4 nights in Nashville
Broadway’s legendary honky‑tonks, rooftop bars and live country music everywhere you turn.

🎶 Three cities that know how to have a good time… all in one holiday.

💷 Price Breakdown
• Core holiday cost: £1,294pp
• Mandatory local fees: £75pp
• Deposit: £99pp

✈️ What’s Included
📅 20th June 2027 departure
✈️ Return flights from London Heathrow
🎰 4nts – The LINQ Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas (Room Only)
🎬 4nts – Hollywood Hotel – The Hotel of Hollywood, Los Angeles (Room Only)
🎸 4nts – The Capitol Hotel Downtown, Ascend Hotel Collection, Nashville (Room Only)
🌟 Includes all internal flights between destinations
👫 Based on 6 adults (2 adults per room)

📌 Manchester departure available for an additional £229pp

⏰ Dates or party size not quite right?
I can tailor flights, duration and room types to build your perfect holiday.

⚠️ Prices subject to change & availability. T&Cs apply.
📩 Message me today to secure your holiday — these offers move fast.
💛 A share is always appreciated — it helps someone else find their perfect escape.

Darren The Travel Guru — turning holiday dreams into reality since 1991.

🌟 Can I tempt you? 🌟12 nights | Departing 29/05/2027 A grown‑ups‑only adventure blending city buzz with Alaskan wildern...
06/09/2026

🌟 Can I tempt you? 🌟
12 nights | Departing 29/05/2027

A grown‑ups‑only adventure blending city buzz with Alaskan wilderness.

✨ 5 nights in Seattle
Followed by
🛳️ 7 nights on Virgin Voyages’ Brilliant Lady — adults‑only luxury for guests 18+
From £1,999pp
Based on 2 adults sharing an Inside Cabin
Includes return UK flights, full board on the cruise, checked luggage & airport transfers

🌆 Your Seattle Stay – 5 Nights
A vibrant Pacific Northwest city known for:
• The iconic Space Needle
• Stunning waterfront views
• World‑class coffee culture
• Beautiful mountain scenery framing the skyline

🛳️ Your Alaska Cruise – 7 Nights on Brilliant Lady
Expect chic dining, elevated adults‑only spaces, stylish lounges and Virgin’s signature flair.
Ports of Call:
• Ketchikan, Alaska – colourful waterfront, wildlife, Native Alaskan heritage
• Sitka, Alaska – wild coastal beauty, Indigenous culture, ocean panoramas
• Tracy Arm Fjord (Scenic Cruising) – glaciers, waterfalls, icebergs and towering cliffs
• Prince Rupert, British Columbia – rainforest landscapes, rugged mountains, wildlife‑rich waters

✨ Not quite the right date or itinerary?
I can tailor it to suit you — let’s build your perfect getaway.
⚠️ Prices subject to change & availability. T&Cs apply.
📩 Message me today to secure your holiday — these offers move fast.
🛡️ ATOL & ABTA Protected
💛 A share is always appreciated — it helps someone else find their perfect escape.

🌴✈️ HONG KONG & BALI COMBO ✈️🌴Three iconic destinations. One unforgettable adventure.📅 Departing 24th April 2027 👫 Base...
06/09/2026

🌴✈️ HONG KONG & BALI COMBO ✈️🌴
Three iconic destinations. One unforgettable adventure.
📅 Departing 24th April 2027
👫 Based on 2 adults sharing
💰 Deposit: Only £75pp!

🌆 Hong Kong – 3 Nights
🏨 Dorsett Mongkok, Hong Kong
🍳 Bed & Breakfast
A buzzing base in one of the world’s most exciting cities — perfect for markets, skyline views and late‑night exploring.

🌿 Ubud, Bali – 4 Nights
🏡 Kadiga Villas Ubud
🍳 Bed & Breakfast
Peaceful jungle vibes, culture, temples and that magical Ubud calm — a gorgeous retreat to unwind.

🌴 Kuta, Bali – 6 Nights
🏨 The Kana Kuta
🍳 Bed & Breakfast
Relaxed beach days, great food, shopping and sunsets — the perfect finish to your Bali escape.

✨ Your Package Includes:
✈️ Return flights
🏨 13 nights’ accommodation
🍳 Breakfast throughout
🚐 Private transfers in Bali
🇭🇰 Hong Kong transfers cheaper to arrange locally

💷 FROM £1,699pp – London Heathrow
💷 FROM £1,789pp – Manchester

🧍 Solo prices available on request
👨‍👩‍👧 Family prices available on request
🛡️ ATOL & ABTA Protected
⏰ Subject to availability. T&Cs apply.

💛 Why I Love This Triple‑Centre
It’s the perfect blend of city energy and tropical tranquillity — Hong Kong’s neon nights followed by Bali’s beaches, jungles and sunshine. A proper bucket‑list combo at a brilliant price.

📩 Message me to secure your tailor‑made adventure — these sell fast.
💛 A share is always appreciated.

🚢☀️ NOT BOOKED FOR MAY 27 HALF TERM YET? ☀️🚢Don’t miss the boat on this incredible ALL INCLUSIVE 7‑night cruise from Sou...
06/09/2026

🚢☀️ NOT BOOKED FOR MAY 27 HALF TERM YET? ☀️🚢
Don’t miss the boat on this incredible ALL INCLUSIVE 7‑night cruise from Southampton!

This mega cruise ship is absolutely bursting with family fun, adventure, and non‑stop entertainment.

🗓 Saturday 29th May 2027
🌍 4 ports of call • 2 countries • 7 nights of pure joy
Secure your holiday today for just £100pp deposit and lock in your price.

🌟 WHAT’S INCLUDED
✔️ Premium Extra Drinks Package (adults)
✔️ Non‑Alcoholic Beverage Package (under 18s)
✔️ Ship staff gratuities
✔️ Full board dining in the main restaurant & buffet
✔️ Daytime & evening entertainment

🎉 AMAZING FEATURES FOR TODDLERS, CHILDREN & TEENAGERS

💦 Huge Water Park & Multi‑Slide Aqua Zone
Splash pools, tipping buckets, racing slides — perfect for little adventurers and big kids alike.

🧸 Baby & Toddler Play Areas
Soft‑play zones, sensory toys, supervised sessions, and calm spaces designed for the tiniest cruisers.

🎨 Mini Club (ages 3–6)
Arts & crafts, treasure hunts, character meet‑and‑greets, themed parties, and daily fun activities.

🎮 Junior Club (ages 7–11)
Sports tournaments, dance contests, LEGO® experiences, games, and interactive challenges.

🎧 Teen Club (ages 12–17)
A cool hangout with gaming consoles, VR experiences, music nights, movie sessions, and teen-only events.

⚽ Sports Zones
Football, basketball, dodgeball, table tennis, mini‑golf, and more.

🎭 West‑End Style Shows & Live Entertainment
Broadway‑level productions, acrobatic shows, magic acts, and family-friendly performances every night.

🎡 Indoor Promenade & Sweet Treat Spots
Ice cream bars, chocolate shops, arcades, and late-night snacks.

🎢 Ropes Course & Adventure Activities
High‑up challenges, obstacle fun, and thrilling outdoor experiences.

🛏️ Comfortable Cabins
Choose from Ocean View or Balcony — perfect for families wanting space and sea views.

💷 PRICES
2 Adults Sharing
• Ocean View: £2,799 total
• Balcony Cabin: £3,099 total

2 Adults + 1 Child (under 18)
• Ocean View: £3,599 total
• Balcony Cabin: £3,899 total

2 Adults + 2 Children (under 18)
• Ocean View: £4,199 total
• Balcony Cabin: £4,599 total

✨ Not quite the right date or itinerary?
I can tailor it to suit you — let’s build your perfect getaway.

⚠️ Prices subject to change & availability. T&Cs apply.
📩 Message me today to secure your holiday — these offers move fast.
🛡️ ABTA Protected
💛 A share is always appreciated — it helps someone else find their perfect escape.

🌴✈️ KHAO LAK THAILAND ESCAPE — CAN I TEMPT YOU? ✈️🌴☀️ Departing 2 June 2027 💷 From £999 per person 🏨 8 Nights – 4* Leaf...
05/09/2026

🌴✈️ KHAO LAK THAILAND ESCAPE — CAN I TEMPT YOU? ✈️🌴
☀️ Departing 2 June 2027 💷 From £999 per person

🏨 8 Nights – 4* Leaf Oceanside
🍳 Bed & Breakfast
🚘 Private transfer included

✈️ Manchester – £999pp
✈️ London Heathrow – £1,069pp

👫 Based on 2 adults sharing
💰 Secure your holiday from just £75pp deposit!

This is your chance to enjoy soft sands, warm waters and that laid‑back Thai charm — perfect for a sunshine‑filled early‑summer getaway.

📩 Message me today to check availability and secure your place.

⏰ Subject to availability. T&Cs apply.
🧍 Solo traveller prices available on request.
👨‍👩‍👧 Family prices available on request.

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