Welcome to Select Travel Holidays,
home of Cruise Select

I’m Rachel, the owner of Select Travel Holidays, home of Cruise Select, a family-owned independent travel agent in Bedford. Established in 1999, we pride ourselves on our core values: outstanding customer service, expert knowledge, and delivering exceptional holiday experiences tailored to you. We’re a multi-award-winning travel agency, and here are just some of the accolades we’ve proudly earned:
- Hebridean Cruises: Twice awarded Top UK Agent
- Titan Travel: Top Agency Award (Silver)
- Silversea Cruises: Advocate Awards for Rachel (twice, most recently April 2024) and Bella
- Tauck Academy: Rachel and Sharon are Certified Agents
- Australia Specialist Program: Rachel is a Qualified Aussie Specialist (March 2024)
- Rocky Mountaineer: Sharon is a certified specialist
- CLIA: Amy is a Master CLIA Cruise Agent
- ATAS Awards: Amy won the ‘Most Engaged Agent’ Award in 2021
- Agent Achievement Awards: Amy won the ATAS Ambassador Award
- TTG Top 50 Travel Agents: Finalists, officially ranked among the Top 50 in the UK & Ireland
- A Connoisseur Agent for Advantage: The country’s largest travel consortium
Our passion for travel is at the heart of everything we do. As an independent agency, we’re committed to finding the perfect holiday for you, whether it’s a quick getaway or a dream adventure. With ABTA and ATOL protection, your money and plans are in safe hands when you book with us.
From the seven continents to 195 countries, the possibilities for travel are endless. Your holiday should be special, memorable, and stress-free, and that’s exactly what we deliver. From expert advice to personalised planning, we take the hassle out of travel, so you can focus on dreaming, anticipating, and enjoying your trip.
Whether it’s a honeymoon, a safari, a golf holiday, a tailor-made adventure, or a world cruise, we’ve got you covered. Our experienced team works closely with top tour operators and cruise lines to craft bespoke holidays just for you. Let’s make your next holiday extraordinary!
Rachel
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Whatever changes we have experienced, we have always remained true to our core principles to create the perfect travel experience for the discerning traveller.
Our team of cruise and luxury travel ambassadors are among the most well-travelled people you can meet, drawing upon their unparalleled expertise and first-hand experiences to customise and advise on holidays for our clients.
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At Select Travel Holidays, we are passionate about cruising and travel, and finding the right cruise and holiday for you. Our small, but perfectly formed, team of travel specialists are on hand to use their experience and expertise to help you with your dream cruise or holiday - whether it's your first ever or your fiftieth! Select Travel Holidays are one of the top travel agents in Bedford.