Meet The Team

Louise Hesketh

Branch Manager

I have always loved to travel – having at least 3 holidays per year with my parents, I carried it into my adult life.

Last year I had 5 holidays – it is my favourite thing to do.

I started in travel at 15 Years old – (4 weeks before I turned 16) , on a YTS for Lunn Poly in Droylsden – where I completed my Level 2 & 3 in Travel & Tourism

From there I went to work for Thomson Holidays – working at the Call centre at The Royal Exchange in Manchester – Dealing with Agents Direct.

Also worked for Travel Care Direct in Trafford.

I then had a very big break from Travel as a job as I had 3 young boys quite close together.

I am now back in Travel at the grand old age of 44 as my 4 boys are now grown up and only 1 left at school – and am loving it.

Countries Visited

Australia – I lived there for 3 years, Corfu, Costa Blanca, Crete, Fuertaventura, Florida, Gran Canaria, Halkidiki, Ibiza, Kos, Kuala Lumpur, Lanzarote, Las Vegas, Majorca, Menorca, Mexico, Portugal, Tenerife, Turkey, Tunisia, Zante

Gerry Yiatrou

Travel Consultant

I have been in travel all my life, over 40 years, mainly working in travel agencies but also for tour operators.

I founded Freedom Travel & Cruise almost 20 years ago , and although I have now passed over the reins, I still work here part time. Travel is in my blood .

Countries Visited & Favourite Destinations

I have been lucky to have travelled extensively, both for work and for pleasure. Some of my favourite destinations are Mauritius, the Maldives, Barbados, and St Lucia. On short-haul holidays, I love Italy and Portugal.

I am a self-confessed cruise addict; I have lost count of how many I have been on. It’s over 40 and I have still not finished.

My knowledge of destinations helps us select the perfect destinations to fit our clients.

Customer service is key to us and certainly keeps our clients coming back for more.

Melina Martin

Travel Consultant

I have worked in travel for 31 years , booking my customers on trips all over the world.

I have worked at Freedom Travel since December and am really enjoying working in Uppermill, Saddleworth

Countries Visited

USA, Spain , Greece, Turkey, Dominian Republic, Egypt,  Morocco, Tunisia ,France, Netherlands, Portugal, Italy, Cuba and Cyprus.

Favourite Destinations

My favourite destinations are Lindos in Rhodes, Dalyan in Turkey and Las Vegas

Nicola Allen

Travel Consultant

I have worked in the travel industry for 31 years and feel so lucky to say my job is such a pleasure! Every day is different, mainly involving booking customers holidays to wonderful places around the world as well as experiencing amazing destinations on my own personal holidays!

I have been with Freedom Travel since November 2022 and work with a fantastic team, we all love to travel and between us offer a wealth of knowledge , experience, and passion for travel.

Countries Visited

Hong Kong, Mauritius, USA, Canada, Mexico, Jamaica, Grand Cayman, Hawaii, Cyprus, Greece, Turkey, Portugal, Spain, France, Netherlands, Italy, Belgium, Portugal.

Favourite Destinations

It has to be California which has something for everyone…stunning coastline with great beaches and cities.

Favourite City Break

New York – I never bore of this city, there’s always so much to see and do!