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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 2, 2024
Client Blog: Best friends’ retirement holiday to Eastern Canada
When my husband and his best friend decided to retire at the same time, we knew a 'retirement holiday' was the perfect way to celebrate....


Oct 14, 2024
Designer Travel’s 'Behind The Scenes' magazine, October 2024
Designer Travel has just released the October edition of our monthly magazine, Behind The Scenes . As your trusted travel expert, I love...


Aug 5, 2024
Amanda Kent-Stallwood has completed the Sustainable Travel Masterclass Level 1 with Kiwano Tourism
At Designer Travel, we are deeply committed to sustainability, and we want our policies to be driven by meaningful actions, not just...


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...


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 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, 2021
The Ultimate Australian Bucket List Experience: 11 Day City, Rock & Reef
With its borders closed to international travellers for so long, Australia is going to be an extremely popular destination over the next...


Sep 19, 2021
Amanda’s Offer: Route 66 - 16 day small group tour from May 2022
I am a huge fan of a good road trip but I do understand driving abroad isn't for everybody, especially when it's on the 'wrong' side of...


May 20, 2021
Amanda’s Offer: The North Coast 500 7-night Road Trip
I love a good road trip and whilst looking into 'staycations' closer to home but a little off the beaten track for some clients, this...


Mar 9, 2021
Amanda’s Offer: Discover New Zealand on a self-drive motorhome holiday
If touring the beautiful landscapes of New Zealand on your own terms is on your bucket list, then this super offer inclusive of 15 days'...


Feb 10, 2021
Amanda’s Offer: 7 nights at Coco de Mer Hotel in the Seychelles from £2,080 pp
I am sure, like me, many of you just cannot wait to be able to escape for some quality time overseas with loved ones in a safe and warm...


Dec 22, 2020
Orlando 2021: 14 nights for the price of 11 + 10% extra discount!
One of the most awful consequences of this pandemic has been not being able to see loved ones in person. As our bubbles hopefully begin...


Nov 21, 2020
Journey to Buenos Aires & Rio De Janeiro in 2021 – Save £200 per person
South America is an inspirational adventure of discovery. If you are contemplating a first trip in 2021 then this enticing offer from my...
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