Amanda Holidays

The February edition of Behind The Scenes from Designer Travel has arrived - and this one's all about island escapes around the world! This month takes you on a journey to some stunning island destinations: from the culture and luxury of Saadiyat Island in Abu Dhabi to the dramatic volcanic beauty of the Azores, plus a fabulous Caribbean Islands cruise. We're also exploring closer to home with the Channel Islands and Isles of Scilly - proving you don't need to fly long-haul

Time to settle in with the December edition of Behind The Scenes from Designer Travel - and this one's all about incredible wildlife encounters from around the world! This month's issue takes you on a journey to some of the planet's most extraordinary animal experiences: African safaris, pandas in the wild, the Galapagos Islands and bear watching across Europe. There's also a wonderful focus on sustainable wildlife tourism - how to experience these incredible creatures respo

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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.

I’ve always loved the idea of cruising: unpack once, see somewhere new every day. But ocean cruises? Big ships, crowds and choppy seas? Maybe not for me. River cruising, though, is a whole different experience. Calm waters, smaller ships, beautiful scenery just beyond your window and a relaxed pace that lets you truly enjoy the journey. I was hooked from day one. From the moment my colleagues and I boarded Riviera Rose, I knew this was something special. Elegant yet welcoming

Time to cosy up with the October edition of Behind The Scenes from Designer Travel - and this one's particularly special as it features a wonderful review from my client Chris about his Arctic expedition cruise to Svalbard! If you're looking for winter inspiration, this issue has it all: chasing the Northern Lights, exploring Christmas markets on river cruises, Lapland adventures for families (and grown-ups!), skiing with little ones and Chris' incredible travellers' tale fr

We went to Japan for my partner's 30th birthday, and it was honestly the best trip ever! I planned it as a surprise for him, and everything turned out perfectly. We stayed at Nohga Hotel in Tokyo, which was super comfy and in such a great spot for exploring. Amanda was incredible from start to finish - always quick to respond, so helpful with every detail, and made everything completely stress-free. The sweetest touch was arriving to find a birthday postcard in our room from

I'm delighted to add another qualification to my collection and have successfully completed TRACKS, the specialist training programme for one of the world's greatest railway journeys, Canada's legendary Rocky Mountaineer. The Rocky Mountaineer isn't just a train journey - it's an experience. Understanding the routes, the scenery, the service levels, and which journey suits which traveller is essential to creating the perfect Canadian adventure. The Rocky Mountaineer offers fo

My recent trip to Abu Dhabi for the Designer Travel conference was the perfect blend of business and pleasure - combining essential...

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...

The August edition of Behind The Scenes has landed, full of travel inspiration and news from across the Designer Travel team. Highlights...

Maria and Ian’s week in Rome - with some brilliant day trips along the way - was planned around a very special concert, and I’m so happy...

Thank you so much, Amanda, for arranging our incredible trip to the US - San Francisco, Yosemite, Death Valley and Las Vegas. This was...

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The latest edition of Designer Travel’s Behind The Scenes magazine is now live. It’s always a good read - and this issue includes a...

I’ve always loved being near the water - whether it’s riverside walks or getting out on the water itself – but I’ve never actually been...

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,...

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...

As this was my first ever cruise, I wanted to tick something off my bucket list - and the Norwegian fjords delivered. At the time,...

Designer Travel has just released the April edition of our monthly magazine, Behind The Scenes . As your trusted travel advisor, I love...