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"Amanda was incredible from start to finish - she made everything completely stress-free!" - Melissa
We went to Japan for my partner's 30th birthday, and it was honestly the best trip ever! I planned it as a surprise for him, and everything turned out perfectly. We stayed at Nohga Hotel in Tokyo, which was super comfy and in such a great spot for exploring. Amanda was incredible from start to finish - always quick to respond, so helpful with every detail, and made everything completely stress-free. The sweetest touch was arriving to find a birthday postcard in our room from
Nov 2


Amanda Kent-Stallwood has completed the Rocky Mountaineer 'TRACKS' training programme
I'm delighted to add another qualification to my collection and have successfully completed TRACKS, the specialist training programme for one of the world's greatest railway journeys, Canada's legendary Rocky Mountaineer. The Rocky Mountaineer isn't just a train journey - it's an experience. Understanding the routes, the scenery, the service levels, and which journey suits which traveller is essential to creating the perfect Canadian adventure. The Rocky Mountaineer offers fo
Oct 30


Amanda’s Blog: Multi-centre Croatia – beyond the beach
I'll be honest - Croatia isn't somewhere I've been yet, but after sending many clients there and hearing their incredible feedback, it's...
Sep 3


Client Blog: Ian’s Norwegian fjords cruise
As this was my first ever cruise, I wanted to tick something off my bucket list - and the Norwegian fjords delivered. At the time,...
May 28


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


Client Blog: Ashleigh and Sam’s Japan adventure
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;...
Jan 8


Client Blog: Best friends’ retirement holiday to Eastern Canada
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....
Dec 2, 2024


"My daughter and I had a fabulous summer in Hong Kong and Mauritius" – Lorraine
This summer I had the unique opportunity to go travelling with my 11-year-old daughter during the summer holidays. The main challenge was...
Sep 22, 2024


Client Blog: Jess and Julie's unforgettable South Korea adventure
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...
Sep 18, 2024


Amanda’s Blog: Our incredible US road trip adventure
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...
Sep 4, 2024


Client Blog: A mother and daughter’s amazing adventure in Peru
I've always been fascinated by ancient civilizations like the Mayans, Incas and Egyptians. Watching countless documentaries, Machu Picchu...
Aug 19, 2024


Client Blog: Sue and Steven in Costa Rica
Steven and I are passionate about wildlife. After enjoying a couple of African safaris, Costa Rica was next on our bucket list. I must...
Apr 26, 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


“Amanda made the whole experience so easy for us” - Sarah and James
As you can see from our little Instagram video (sorry there's no sound), we had a truly amazing holiday on safari in Kenya for my special...
Oct 11, 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


Client Blog: Steven explores the east coast of Australia
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...
Jul 28, 2023


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


Amanda’s Blog: Our Caribbean adventure in St Lucia & Dominica
Malcolm and I like to see as much as we can in one trip and having last visited the Caribbean some time ago, thought it was about time we...
Dec 19, 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 8, 2022
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