Amanda Holidays

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

Travel around Europe often means capital cities, history and culture. But venture to the northern extremities of this extraordinary continent and a very different world awaits. I joined the Ocean Explorer, operated by Quark Expeditions, for an eight-day expedition cruise around Svalbard - departing and returning to Longyearbyen - with a remarkable route taking in some of the most remote and dramatic landscapes on earth. The ship itself looked nothing like the river cruisers o

When Alison and Andrew came to me dreaming of a month in Australia to celebrate Andrew’s 60th birthday, I knew this was going to be a very special trip to put together. A direct flight from Heathrow to Perth, the legendary Indian Pacific train journey across the continent, Kangaroo Island, the Great Ocean Road and Melbourne - all connected seamlessly. Alison kindly agreed to share their experience… Thank you, Amanda, for creating such an amazing experience for us in Australia

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.

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...

As this was my first ever cruise, I wanted to tick something off my bucket list - and the Norwegian fjords delivered. At the time, nowhere else really appealed to me, but now I’ve experienced my first solo cruise... who knows where I’ll go next? I arrived at Southampton docks (Berth 46) around 2pm and, by 3pm, I was in my cabin and unpacked. The check-in and security process were an absolute breeze compared to Manchester Airport, where I usually travel from - simple, efficien

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;...

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....

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...

I've always been fascinated by ancient civilizations like the Mayans, Incas and Egyptians. Watching countless documentaries, Machu Picchu...

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...

Steven and I are passionate about wildlife. After enjoying a couple of African safaris, Costa Rica was next on our bucket list. I must admit, I had some apprehension about spiders during the planning phase, but I'm so glad I didn't let it deter us. As it turned out, any spiders we encountered during our trip were quite content to stay in their own corners. Our journey began with a direct 11-hour flight from Gatwick in Premium Economy. Opting to travel to the airport the night

I was recommended to Lily by her friends who I had recently organised a honeymoon for. She and her husband Marcus needed assistance for their honeymoon - a belated California fly-drive. I was more than happy to help... Amanda did a fantastic job organising our belated honeymoon road trip - we couldn't have planned it any better ourselves. From the moment we enquired to the catch-up call after our return, we couldn't have asked for anything more. We flew with Virgin and upg

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

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...

I love booking and then hearing about Steven’s inspiring adventures. He is always so helpful with feedback and keen to provide insight to help other travellers. Following the fantastic reviews he sent from trips to Iceland and Jordan, his latest escapade took him to another of his bucket list destinations - a little sooner than he had originally planned... After a last-minute change in status with my trip to Japan, my original destination of choice, I decided to venture to a

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 asked me to help arrange her and David’s honeymoon to Sri Lanka and the Maldives for the following May. Sadly, due to Covid, both the wedding and honeymoon had to be rescheduled for summer 2022 but on the plus side, it provided the happy couple with an opportunity for an extended trip that could combine their desire for adventure and an idylli

In February 2021, Lindsey asked me to put together some Maldives recommendations for her special birthday trip later that year. They...

I was recommended to Dawn in early 2021 when she was looking for a family Lapland trip to meet Father Christmas the following year. I...

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...