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Jan 10
Amanda’s Blog: My first visit to Bali
When Elegant Resorts invited me to join a small group of Designer Travel colleagues for a 7-night luxury trip to Bali, I couldn’t have...
Dec 13, 2024
Designer Travel’s 'Behind The Scenes' magazine, December 2024
Designer Travel has just released the December edition of our monthly magazine, Behind The Scenes . As your trusted travel advisor, I...
Oct 14, 2024
Amanda’s Blog: A relaxing short break in Ibiza
Ibiza isn’t just for the clubbers, as I found out last week. Being just two and half hour’s flight away, it’s a great option for a...
Sep 4, 2024
Amanda’s Blog: Our incredible US road trip adventure
Malcolm and I have long dreamed of taking a US road trip in an RV, with Yellowstone topping his list and Yosemite topping mine - just a...
Jul 29, 2024
Designer Travel’s new magazine: Behind The Scenes
I'm thrilled to announce that Designer Travel has just released the first issue of our new monthly magazine, Behind The Scenes . As your...
May 20, 2024
Amanda's Blog: Designer Travel’s fabulous conference at Ikos Andalusia
Having recently joined Designer Travel, their annual conference was an invaluable chance to connect with new colleagues, reunite with old...
Feb 24, 2024
Amanda’s Blog: I am delighted to have joined Designer Travel
I am excited to be embarking upon a new chapter for my business with the decision to join the multi-award-winning Designer Travel. It’s...
Dec 19, 2023
Amanda’s Blog: Our fun-packed family return to Orlando
My love for Orlando is well documented, and my seventh and latest visit had been planned for over three years. This eagerly anticipated...
Oct 11, 2023
Amanda’s Blog: Mediterranean Tri-Island Grand Tour
I am a huge fan of Sardinia and love a multi-island holiday, so when recently looking into client requests for something different for...
Oct 6, 2023
Amanda's Blog: Road Trip - Mauritius, Part 2 😊
After four fantastic nights at the Shandrani, a small group of us decided to add on a two-night road trip from the south to the north of...
Jul 28, 2023
Amanda's Blog: Back to my happy place - Mauritius, Part 1 😊
Back in 2020, Holidaysplease, in conjunction with specialists Beachcomber Tours, had planned a reward adventure for us to magical...
May 16, 2023
Amanda’s Blog: Lapland - it’s not just for Christmas
The official hometown of Santa Claus is unquestionably synonymous with the ultimate festive adventures for the kids, but a recent...
May 3, 2023
Amanda’s Blog: Inspirational Group Tours – something for everyone
Tempted to go further off the beaten track and embark on your greatest adventure yet? I may have the perfect opportunity... Partnering...
Dec 19, 2022
Amanda’s Blog: Our Caribbean adventure in St Lucia & Dominica
Malcolm and I like to see as much as we can in one trip and having last visited the Caribbean some time ago, thought it was about time we...
Dec 17, 2022
My Essential Caribbean Collection: 11 luxury boutique hotels for your delectation
The Caribbean: a decadent destination worthy of every traveller’s bucket list and where I recently had the pleasure to return to....
Nov 23, 2022
Amanda's Blog: A new award and the Holidaysplease conference
It was fabulous to see so many friends, colleagues, and associates at our recent Holidaysplease conference, our first one since September...
Jul 28, 2022
Amanda’s Blog: Online Event – Private escorted tour to Vietnam & Cambodia
After the success of my inaugural online client event last autumn, I’m very excited to confirm that I will be co-hosting my next one - ...
Jul 28, 2022
Amanda’s Blog: Holidaysplease named Online Agency of the Year 2022
I am extremely proud and thrilled for all my Holidaysplease colleagues that we have been recognised by Travel Weekly UK for our hard work...
Jul 28, 2022
Amanda’s Blog: Our family trip to Cyprus for my daughter’s 30th birthday
When my daughter, Ashleigh, turned 29 in May 2021, her second pandemic-affected birthday, I suddenly realised that not only was her next...
Jun 30, 2022
Amanda’s Blog: My 10 year anniversary with Holidaysplease
It’s not just the Queen who recently had a special anniversary to celebrate. This June, I completed my 10th year of operating my own...
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