I’ve known Rachael and Bec since my school days and we share a passion for travel, music and great food. Optimistic that they were going to find Björk browsing the shops in downtown Reykjavik whilst the Northern Lights danced mysteriously above them, volcanos erupting (safely) in the distance and snow falling prettily, off they set on their intrepid adventure with a couple of additional guests in tow... I wanted to bestow the birthday gift of travel upon my dear cousin Bec an

Carly and Christine originally booked their honeymoon for October 2021 but as the time drew closer it became clear that restrictions for entry into Sri Lanka were going to be problematic. We duly moved it to February 2022 and despite at least five changes in flight schedules since the original booking, and having successfully worked out the complex entry requirements for Sri Lanka, they finally managed to travel. I couldn’t wait to hear how their special trip went... It had b

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 with a very special guest this autumn. I've been working closely with some of my Holidaysplease colleagues and the UK’s leading Asia tour specialist, Wendy Wu Tours, to put together our first exclusive small group tour, departing in November 2023. If the charming destinations of Vietnam and Cambodia are high on your 'must see' list, then you may

Last month, I co-hosted my inaugural online client event in conjunction with a couple of colleagues and the superb InsideJapan, a specialist tour operator with whom I work closely when my clients plan to explore this intriguing country. Putting together an appealing and professional event requires meticulous planning at the best of times but with the limitations caused by the pandemic, there was a considerable amount of additional work required to get this show on the virtual