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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


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...
Oct 14, 2024


“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...
Sep 17, 2024


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...
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...
May 20, 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


"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’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...
Oct 11, 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


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: Mark & Anna’s special anniversary in the Maldives
A special anniversary deserves a special holiday, and I knew the perfect place and package for Mark and Anna. This included a choice of...
May 26, 2023


Client Blog: Sarah and David’s honeymoon in South Africa and Mozambique
I’ve met Sarah on many occasions after she and my daughter became great friends at university. I was thrilled when in August 2020, she...
Mar 12, 2023


“Mykonos was amazing - the setting couldn't have been more perfect” - Jenna and Christopher
Hi Amanda, We had a brilliant honeymoon, thank you. Greece is an amazing place and the two islands in ten days felt perfect; nice and...
Mar 8, 2023


My Essential Caribbean Collection: 11 luxury boutique hotels for your delectation
The Caribbean: a decadent destination worthy of every traveller’s bucket list and where I recently had the pleasure to return to....
Dec 17, 2022


“Amanda is the perfect holiday planner”- Hayley & Scott
We had the most wonderful time in Antigua. What a lovely place! The hotel, Sandals Grande was great, the beaches are amazing, and it was...
Dec 17, 2022


Client Blog: Lindsey & Nigel in the Maldives
In February 2021, Lindsey asked me to put together some Maldives recommendations for her special birthday trip later that year. They...
Dec 17, 2022


Client Blog: Clive & Paula in Bali
I met this lovely couple several years ago when I was working in a retail travel agency in Reading. It was a delightful surprise when...
Dec 9, 2022


Client Blog: Lucy and Grant’s Mexico honeymoon
I’ve booked several holidays for Lucy’s parents, so was thrilled to be contacted by her and fiancé Grant last summer when they were...
Jul 25, 2022


"I cannot praise Amanda enough for all her guidance and support" - Lindsey
We have just arrived home from a fab holiday at Montego Bay Sandals resort. I cannot praise Amanda enough for all her guidance and...
Jul 19, 2022
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