Amanda Holidays

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

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

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’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...

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,...

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;...

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....

This summer I had the unique opportunity to go travelling with my 11-year-old daughter during the summer holidays. The main challenge was...

Hi Amanda, We are back from Orlando and had such a great time – thank you. It was completely different to any holiday I have ever been on...

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...

Malcolm and I have long dreamed of taking a US road trip in an RV, with Yellowstone topping his list and Yosemite topping mine - just a...

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

Steven and I are passionate about wildlife. After enjoying a couple of African safaris, Costa Rica was next on our bucket list. I must...

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,...

Darren and I have just returned from a fantastic holiday with our friends, Caroline and Carl, to northern Finland. Amanda has been...

My love for Orlando is well documented, and my seventh and latest visit had been planned for over three years. This eagerly anticipated...