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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


Amanda Kent-Stallwood has completed the Essential Detail online training course
I am delighted to have successfully completed the online training programme for the Essential Detail portfolio of Caribbean Boutique...
Oct 11, 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 Kent-Stallwood has completed the Orlando Travel Academy online training course
I am delighted to have successfully completed the online training course for the Orlando Travel Academy, to add to my collection of...
Sep 1, 2022


Amanda Holidays Newsletter - Summer 2022
I recently dispatched my summer newsletter to my subscribers. If you want to have a read of the full newsletter, click here... If you...
Jul 29, 2022


Amanda’s Blog: Online Event – Private escorted tour to Vietnam & Cambodia
After the success of my inaugural online client event last autumn, I’m very excited to confirm that I will be co-hosting my next one - ...
Jul 28, 2022


Amanda’s Blog: Holidaysplease named Online Agency of the Year 2022
I am extremely proud and thrilled for all my Holidaysplease colleagues that we have been recognised by Travel Weekly UK for our hard work...
Jul 28, 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


Client Blog: Lucy and Grant’s Mexico honeymoon
I’ve booked several holidays for Lucy’s parents, so was thrilled to be contacted by her and fiancé Grant last summer when they were...
Jul 25, 2022


"I cannot praise Amanda enough for all her guidance and support" - Lindsey
We have just arrived home from a fab holiday at Montego Bay Sandals resort. I cannot praise Amanda enough for all her guidance and...
Jul 18, 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: My 10 year anniversary with Holidaysplease
It’s not just the Queen who recently had a special anniversary to celebrate. This June, I completed my 10th year of operating my own...
Jun 30, 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


Amanda Holidays Newsletter - Spring 2022
I recently dispatched my spring newsletter to my subscribers. If you want to have a read of the full newsletter, click here... If you...
Apr 14, 2022


Client Blog: Janine and Neal's special birthday holiday to Mauritius and Dubai
My services were recommended to Janine and Neal during the pandemic, who wanted to do something special to celebrate their 50th...
Apr 6, 2022


Amanda's Blog: St Vincent and the Grenadines
A combination of 32 islands and cays, only nine of which are inhabited, along with three island resorts, tranquil and intimate St Vincent...
Mar 14, 2022


"Amanda can take a dream and make it a reality" - Melodie
Amanda is amazing and always gives the best value for money advice and guidance. I have never had a holiday from her that gave less than...
Mar 14, 2022


Exclusive 15-day privately guided group tour to Vietnam and Cambodia
The charming destinations of Vietnam and Cambodia offer history, adventure and great culinary experiences, whilst remaining luxurious and...
Mar 9, 2022
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