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Amanda’s Blog: Inspirational Group Tours – something for everyone
Tempted to go further off the beaten track and embark on your greatest adventure yet? I may have the perfect opportunity... Partnering...
May 3, 2023


Client Blog: Steven’s group tour to Africa
I love booking and then hearing about Steven’s inspiring adventures. He is always so helpful with feedback and keen to provide insight to...
Apr 1, 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


Client Blog: Dawn’s family adventure to Lapland
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...
Dec 17, 2022


Client Blog: Elaine’s family holiday to Orlando
Elaine was keen to take her family back to Florida last summer to celebrate her son's 40th birthday. With school-aged grandchildren, they...
Nov 1, 2022


Client Blog: Steven’s adventures in Jordan
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,...
Oct 7, 2022


Amanda’s Blog: Our family trip to Cyprus for my daughter’s 30th birthday
When my daughter, Ashleigh, turned 29 in May 2021, her second pandemic-affected birthday, I suddenly realised that not only was her next...
Jul 28, 2022


“One of our best holidays! Amanda, thank you for your help and encouragement” - Jane and Chris
Hi Amanda, Other than a short luggage delay at Gatwick, our walking holiday to Austria was one of our very best - the whole trip was...
Jul 5, 2022


Amanda's Blog: Introducing Not In The Guide Books
How we travel and where we visit were perhaps amongst the many things that the pandemic caused us to consider differently, especially...
Jun 21, 2022


Client Blog: The Noye family finally make it to Florida
The Noyes know how much of a ‘big kid’ I am when it comes to the Orlando Theme Parks, so they were confident to ask me to plan their...
Jun 8, 2022


Client Blog: The Pankhursts in Tanzania and Zanzibar
Howard and Nicola have booked some fantastic holidays with me, which have included road trips in California and Western Canada, and a...
May 22, 2022


Client Blog: The Eyre family in Lapland
I have booked some amazing holidays for Jason and Julie which have included a family Silversea cruise, and a week in Dubai shortly before...
Feb 24, 2022


Amanda’s Blog: My 2022 Travel Tips
Buoyed by a brighter outlook for travel, many are understandably eager to start catching up on holidays, including finally managing to...
Jan 12, 2022


Client Blog: Steven’s adventures in Iceland
I have arranged some fantastic holidays for Steven since 2016 when he and a friend drove the iconic Route 66. Singapore was high on his...
Nov 7, 2021


Orlando 2021: 14 nights for the price of 11 + 10% extra discount!
One of the most awful consequences of this pandemic has been not being able to see loved ones in person. As our bubbles hopefully begin...
Dec 22, 2020


Orlando
I couldn't possibly have a website that didn't feature Orlando in Florida - having been six times - and with my next visit lined up for...
Oct 12, 2020


Costa Rica
The Happy Planet Index measures what matters: sustainable wellbeing for all. It tells us how well the world’s nations are doing at...
Sep 28, 2020


New Zealand - Life in the fast lane
If a little exhilaration and extreme activities press your buttons, then the 'adventure capital of the world' New Zealand is for you. It...
Sep 20, 2020


Client Blog: Chris and Jane explore Costa Rica and its diverse wildlife
Chris and Jane like to plan their holidays in advance and I really enjoy bringing their ideas to life. It was inspiring to work on their...
Aug 10, 2020
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