Amanda Holidays

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...

I recently dispatched my summer newsletter to my subscribers. If you want to have a read of the full newsletter, click here ... If you...

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...

Designer Travel has just released the February/ March edition of our monthly magazine, Behind The Scenes . As your trusted travel...

I recently dispatched my winter newsletter to my subscribers. If you want to have a read of the full newsletter, click here ... If you...

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...

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;...

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