Hays Travel Franchise
Top Cruise Seller 2025/26
Recognition of Fairclough Travel’s cruise sales performance and specialist service.
Expert advice without the hours of searching
The right holiday starts with a good conversation.
Fairclough Travel is for people who value sound advice, thoughtful choices and personal service. Tell me what you want from your time away. I will match you to the right holiday and make planning feel straightforward.
My expertise is included in the price of your holiday. There is no separate planning or consultation fee.
Discover Fairclough TravelWhere would you like to begin?
A world of holidays. One personal service.
CruiseOcean cruisesFrom elegant ocean liners to contemporary resorts and small luxury yachts, the right ship changes everything.
CruiseRiver cruisesTravel through the heart of a region, docking close to its cities, vineyards and stories.
CruiseExpedition cruisesSmall ships, specialist guides and landscapes that reward curiosity,from polar ice to remote archipelagos.
Tailor-madeLuxury travelLuxury is not a star rating. It is space, access, timing and service that feels effortless and personal.
Tailor-madeBespoke itinerariesA journey built from your interests,combining the right route, stays and experiences instead of starting with a template.
WorldwideShort & long-haul holidaysA restorative European escape or a far-reaching adventure,planned around the time and energy you actually have.
TouringEscorted & small-group toursLocal insight, shared discovery and complicated logistics made simple,without losing the feeling of adventure.
EventsSporting eventsTurn the fixture into a complete break, with the right tickets, location, travel and time to enjoy the atmosphere.
Short breaksCity breaksThe right neighbourhood, a well-timed arrival and one exceptional experience can change an entire city break.CelebrationsOverseas weddings & honeymoonsA celebration shaped around the two of you, with the legal, practical and personal details handled carefully.
Closer to homeUK breaksRail journeys, country hotels, coastlines and cultural weekends that prove memorable travel need not begin at an airport.
Gifts & momentsExperience daysA remarkable day can be the whole gift,or the moment that gives a longer holiday its story.Cruise expertise
Every cruise line. The right one for you.
Cruising is one of my key areas of knowledge. I work across the complete market and translate the differences into choices that make sense for you.
From favourite ships to the world’s finest small vesselsOcean cruisesI compare atmosphere, cabin choice, dining, entertainment and the way each itinerary uses its time ashore.Explore →Award-winning knowledge of ships, rivers and routesRiver cruisesThe right river cruise comes down to more than the map. I look at the ship, included experiences, pace and where it docks.Explore →Remote places, carefully matchedExpedition cruisesPolar ice, wildlife-rich islands and warmer-water discovery need the right ship, expedition team and activity level.Explore →
Fairclough Travel is a travel agent partner of the Expedition Cruise Network, supporting specialist knowledge of the complete expedition market.
Must see. Must experience.
Go for the view. Remember how it felt.
The famous sight may spark the idea. The right timing, route and local experience make it yours.
Recognised expertise
Award-winning cruise knowledge. Personal service.
These recognitions reflect serious cruise knowledge, continued professional development and the trust customers place in Fairclough Travel.
CLIA UK and Ireland
River Cruise Excellence Champion
Awarded for exceptional commitment, engagement and performance throughout the CLIA River Cruise Champion Programme.
Travel Agent Awards 2026
North West finalist
Cruise Agent of the Year finalist.
How your holiday is created
Personal from the first conversation.
Tell me what matters
A first conversation helps me understand how you like to travel and what would make this holiday feel special.
I do the legwork
I research and compare the choices, then bring you a clear recommendation built around your time and priorities.
We shape it together
We refine the route, accommodation and experiences until the whole journey feels right.
Expert support when you need it
You have knowledgeable support before you travel and while you are away, without the uncertainty of planning alone.
Trusted by travellers
See what customers say in their own words.
Customers often value the clarity, care and time saved by having an expert personally shape their plans.
Meet in the way that suits you
A conversation made easy.
Call during new sales hours, arrange a private video consultation around your schedule, or meet in Manchester by prior arrangement.
Monday to Friday, 9am to 7pm
Saturday and Sunday, 10am to 4pm
Ready when you are