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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...
Jan 10


Client Blog: Ashleigh and Sam’s Japan adventure
At the start of 2024, Japan was high on our list of potential holiday destinations. The more we talked about it, the more excited we got;...
Jan 8


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....
Dec 2, 2024


"My daughter and I had a fabulous summer in Hong Kong and Mauritius" – Lorraine
This summer I had the unique opportunity to go travelling with my 11-year-old daughter during the summer holidays. The main challenge was...
Sep 23, 2024


“What an amazing experience - thanks so much for organising it” – Tim and family
Hi Amanda, We are back from Orlando and had such a great time – thank you. It was completely different to any holiday I have ever been on...
Sep 20, 2024


Client Blog: Jess and Julie's unforgettable South Korea adventure
Julie is the partner of one of my husband’s oldest friends, and Jess is her wonderful daughter. As fellow Orlando enthusiasts, I’ve had...
Sep 19, 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...
Sep 4, 2024


Client Blog: A mother and daughter’s amazing adventure in Peru
I've always been fascinated by ancient civilizations like the Mayans, Incas and Egyptians. Watching countless documentaries, Machu Picchu...
Aug 19, 2024


Client Blog: Sue and Steven in Costa Rica
Steven and I are passionate about wildlife. After enjoying a couple of African safaris, Costa Rica was next on our bucket list. I must...
Apr 26, 2024


"Amanda did a wonderful job in organising everything" - Steven
Having never visited the Caribbean, I went to the stunning Bahamas at the beginning of the year, to get a much-needed Vitamin D boost,...
Mar 18, 2024


"Amanda has been integral to the smooth organisation of our trip" - Julie
Darren and I have just returned from a fantastic holiday with our friends, Caroline and Carl, to northern Finland. Amanda has been...
Mar 18, 2024


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...
Dec 19, 2023


"The service Amanda provided was exceptional" - Barbara
I celebrated my special birthday with two memorable holidays to mark the occasion. My husband David and I spent two fantastic weeks...
Dec 19, 2023


“Amanda gets to know your requirements which makes for very special holidays” – Penny & John
Amanda takes time to get to know your requirements and this makes for very special holidays. We had three excellent nights in Cairo with...
Nov 29, 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...
Oct 6, 2023


"Our amazing trip was all made possible with the help of Amanda” – Claire
This amazing trip to Vegas was part of a list of exciting activities in celebration of my 40th birthday, and my friend Tracy accompanied...
Sep 18, 2023


Client Blog: The Bartlett family’s long-awaited special holiday to Orlando and Grenada
I was contacted by Pete in pre-Covid times, back in January 2020, seeking assistance to organise a memorable family experience over...
Sep 12, 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...
Jul 28, 2023


Client Blog: Steven explores the east coast of Australia
As a huge fan of Australia, I was super excited when Steven asked me to help plan a trip to the latest destination to tick off his bucket...
Jul 28, 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 16, 2023
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