The Holiday Emporium
About Us
Who We Are
The Holiday Emporium is set in the heart of Rainford in St Helens, and is a member of the Co-operative Travel Consortium. Our store Manager, Vickie, is the proud former winner of the industries highest accolade of Travel Trade National Manager of the Year. Along with the team, Mica and Michaela our team have over 50 years of expertise travel knowledge to share with our customers to help bring holiday dreams to life!
Why Choose Us?
Our aim is to offer a bespoke travel service to our customers. We pride ourselves in offering superb customer service and finding fantastic holidays. Being a member of the Co-operative Travel Consortium alongside ABTA membership (P8307), we also offer ATOL protection, which means you can book with confidence.
Team Profiles
Vickie Towey
Years in travel
30 plus !!
First holiday
Italy in 1973 !
Last holiday
Just before lock down I was lucky enough to do a cruise and stay in Dubai, it was a perfect winter sunshine location
My best holiday
I got married in Las Vegas, December 1999. Millenium, Christmas and Wedding celebrations all wrapped up!
Top of my bucket list
I would love to do a cruise around Australia and New Zealand, visiting as many ports as possible in a truly amazing voyage.
Who do I holiday with
Family Holidays all the way! Mum, dad and 2 teenagers!
First thing in my suitcase
The trusty suntan lotion bag. Its all about the Vitamin D!
Pick my brains about
I love to sell holidays to the Greek islands and the Caribbean as they are 2 of my favourite destinations. My specialist subject is definitely “Cruise Holidays”, I know my ships! I also love a family bargain. There is nothing better than finding a brilliant deal in school holidays.
Michaela Gray
Years in travel
Over 20 years
First holiday
Headed to Ibiza in the 80’s with my mum, dad & brother even at an earlier age I loved the Ibiza nightlife of the mini discos and foam parties.
Last holiday
I was lucky enough to escape the UK in summer 2020 and head to the beautiful island of Majorca to visit friends, they live in the south of the Island. We spent time in Palma during the evening enjoying tapas and sangria and during the day soaking up the sunshine on Son Matias beach in Palma Nova.
My best holiday
Orlando & St Pete beach, this type of holiday ticks all my boxes plenty to do combined with chill time. The theme parks in Orlando are next level fun some of my favourite moments were feeding giraffes at Busch Gardens and swimming with dolphins at Discovery Cove. Then we headed to St Pete beach which is the number one beach in the USA stunning white sandy beaches & the sunsets are unreal. Plus, Florida has fantastic shopping outlets to get some amazing bargains.
Top of my bucket list
California road trip, hit the open road having lots of stops taking in the beautiful beaches, hiking in the national parks and sampling the vineyards along the way.
Who do I holiday with
Friends
First thing in my suitcase
Mosquito repellent & after bite
Pick my brains about
Florida, in particular the theme parks in Orlando I love everything Orlando has to offer I am a big kid at heart when it comes to roller coasters get me to the front row. I love exploring different cities throughout the USA one of my favourites is Chicago I love Navy Pier plus I have ran up the famous Rocky steps in Philly. Then closer to home sunny Spain everything from the mainland to Balearics Spain is a destination that has so much to offer.
Mica Jones
Years in travel
15 Years. I have lived and breathed the industry since the day I left school.
First holiday
My travel bug started aged 18 months old when I went on my first holiday to Gran Canaria with my parents. I have since been back to Gran Canaria and the other Canary Islands numerous times.
Last holiday
My last holiday was to Tenerife in September 2019, I stayed in an amazing adults only Iberostar hotel which has been by far the best European hotel I have stayed at. I would highly recommend the Iberostar hotel chain.
My best holiday
Ibiza will always be a firm favourite of mine, it was my go to in my young and lively days, as well as family holidays as a child. I have the best memories there. Its not just about the nightlife in Ibiza it is also home to quiet villages and beautiful beaches. There is definitely something for everyone on the white isle.
Top of my bucket list
I would love to visit Santorini, it looks absolutely beautiful and would be my dream wedding destination.
Who do I holiday with
My fiancé and family
First thing in my suitcase
Flip flops! Its all about comfort on holiday.
Pick my brains about
Italy! I just love everything about this country! From the cities to the beaches, the food to the fashion the list is endless. I would love to visit as much as Italy as I can in the future as it has so much to offer and is simply stunning.
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