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Beach Holidays
The shore thing
The sun is shining in a bright blue sky, it’s lovely and warm, you have a refreshing cocktail in one hand, your towel in the other, now you just need an idyllic beach on which to simply kick back and relax.
Whatever type of beach you seek, I always like to recommend based on personal experience - but if I can’t, I will find someone who can.
Here are some of mine and my client's favourites, all work for families and couples alike:
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Mauritius
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Australia
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Greece
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Hawaii
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Thailand
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Bali
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Seychelles
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Maldives
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Sardinia
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Cuba
Three To See
From Amanda's Blog
"Thanks to Amanda, we enjoyed a truly relaxing and memorable family holiday" – Jo
We were celebrating two very special occasions on this trip - my daughter's 27th birthday and my husband's 60th - so finding the perfect hotel really mattered. Amanda listened carefully to exactly what we were looking for: stunning views, a pool, a gym and a high standard throughout. She suggested the beautiful Hotel Croatia in Cavtat, and it was absolutely spot on. What made it even more special was the care Amanda took behind the scenes. She sent a VIP message to the hotel
"We only wish we'd listened to our parents' recommendation sooner" - Laura and family
For the last four years, we have booked our package holidays directly with tour operators, assuming that booking direct would give us the best prices and customer service. We couldn't have been more wrong! Amanda has been looking after my parents' holidays for well over 15 years - so when we were planning our young family's first holiday together, it felt natural to finally take their long-standing recommendation to speak to her. Travelling with two young children means we ha
Client Blog: Julie and John's Greek island anniversary adventure to Skiathos and Skopelos
When Julie got in touch in June 2025, she had a very special trip in mind - two weeks in Greece to celebrate a 40th wedding anniversary, split across two different islands. After looking at the options together, Skiathos and Skopelos felt exactly right. It turned out they were the perfect choices... Having just returned from our holiday, I just wanted to say a big thank you from both of us. We had the best time - we absolutely loved both Skiathos and Skopelos and couldn't bel
"We had an amazing time in Thailand - thank you so much for all your help" - The Aspin Family
We had always dreamed of visiting Thailand, and Amanda put together the perfect itinerary - four nights in Bangkok at the beautiful Oriental Residence followed by Koh Samui at the charming Rocky's Boutique Resort. Bangkok was extraordinary. Amanda arranged a private full-day sightseeing tour and a trip to the famous floating markets, and our local guide Nina was utterly amazing - she took such brilliant care of us and felt like part of the family. Amanda's organisation of tra
Amanda’s Blog: Orlando isn't just for kids 😊
Those who know me will know Orlando holds a very special place in my heart. After our last family adventure there a couple of years ago, I said I'd be back again soon - and the pull proved too strong to resist! This time though, we did things a little differently... We landed in Orlando and headed straight for Cocoa Beach - around an hour's drive after picking up our hire car. Staying at Beach Place Guesthouses for three nights - with hammocks, fire pits and beachfront views
Client Blog: Matthew and Karlie’s Thailand adventure
With neither of us having previously been to Thailand, we were super excited to ask Amanda to put together a three-centre trip to celebrate both of our 30th birthdays, built around visiting Elephant Hills. Part 1: Khao Lak - Hotel Bangsak Village After a long journey from the UK, we couldn't have asked for a lovelier welcome for our four-night stay - cool flannels, a refreshing local tea and the warmest smiles. The hotel is adult-only, which made it so peaceful and relaxing.
Amanda’s Blog: Multi-centre Croatia – beyond the beach
I'll be honest - Croatia isn't somewhere I've been yet, but after sending many clients there and hearing their incredible feedback, it's at the top of my travel wishlist. My lovely client, Abbie, celebrated her 30th birthday there and came back absolutely raving about it. Click here to read all about her adventure. What strikes me most is how many of my clients choose multi-centre trips when visiting Croatia, and it makes complete sense. With flights into both the north and s
"Amanda’s knowledge is phenomenal and she’s so helpful" – Sarah
A massive thank you to Amanda for a fantastic holiday. I told her we wanted a one-week break in the Canary Islands, probably Lanzarote,...
Amanda’s Blog: Matthew's 30th birthday – a family celebration in Lanzarote
Three years ago, we hired a villa in Cyprus for a week to celebrate Ashleigh’s 30th, so it was only right that we did something similar...
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...
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...
“Amanda's exceptional dedication and service deserves nothing less than 5 stars” – Alex and Ian
We recently returned from a wonderful stay in Cyprus, and couldn’t have been more thrilled with the experience. The Athena Beach Hotel in...
Client Blog: Marcus and Sarah's special anniversary trip to Stella Island
Being trusted to book holidays is a privilege, and even more so when it’s for a special occasion. Marcus and Sarah asked for my help to...
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...
"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,...
"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...
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...
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...
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 Christmas that year. It had been a long time coming but they finally made it a couple of years later and it was fantastic to hear the story... After a two-year pandemic-enforced delay and a huge amount of patience and hard work from the fantastic Amanda, our long-awaited special holiday finally arrived, and it was so worth the wait! Our family o
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...
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