Amanda Holidays

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

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 family return to Florida however was markedly different with my adult children compared to their younger selves. For the first time, I was able to take a step back from the main planner and organiser role and let Ashleigh, my daughter, take control, making things just a tad more relaxing for me. With all things Disney now managed on an app, s

I celebrated my special birthday with two memorable holidays to mark the occasion. My husband David and I spent two fantastic weeks...

Amanda takes time to get to know your requirements and this makes for very special holidays. We had three excellent nights in Cairo with two full-day excursions and enjoyed our stay at the Mena House Hotel - the photo above is our breakfast view with the pyramid reflected in the pool. We then flew to Luxor where our seven-day Nile Cruise on the Jaz Regent was awe-inspiring - wondrous sights, lovely boat, friendly staff and knowledgeable guides - Amanda paid particular attent

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...

This amazing trip to Vegas was part of a list of exciting activities in celebration of my 40th birthday, and my friend Tracy accompanied me for the ride! We explored the strip, did a smidge of gambling and had the most incredible visit to the Grand Canyon by helicopter which included landing and having champagne! We stayed at The Flamingo Hotel, perfectly located for everything we wanted to do, including The High Roller, shows at The Bellagio and Planet Hollywood, and a tour

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

Back in 2020, Holidaysplease, in conjunction with specialists Beachcomber Tours, had planned a reward adventure for us to magical...

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...

The official hometown of Santa Claus is unquestionably synonymous with the ultimate festive adventures for the kids, but a recent...

Tempted to go further off the beaten track and embark on your greatest adventure yet? I may have the perfect opportunity... Partnering...

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

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...

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...

Elaine was keen to take her family back to Florida last summer to celebrate her son's 40th birthday. With school-aged grandchildren, they were restricted to travel in the school holidays, during one of the busiest and hottest months. It was also going to be extra busy this year, with families having been denied the theme parks for a couple of years. With a preference to not drive, transfers were needed to the theme parks, so I knew that Sonesta Es Suites on International Driv

I love working on Steven’s holidays as he is always up for new experiences and adventures, either solo or as part of a small group tour,...

When my daughter, Ashleigh, turned 29 in May 2021, her second pandemic-affected birthday, I suddenly realised that not only was her next...