Never A Wasted Journey

Never A Wasted Journey An award winning travel consultancy specialising in luxury tailor-made holidays worldwide.

'Never A Wasted Journey' is an award winning travel consultancy specialising in luxury tailor-made holidays and adventures worldwide. For those who are itching to escape as soon as possible; with limitations on where you can go, an avalanche of information and new guidelines, and not enough time to research the mind boggling number of variations. My aim is to make your journeys less complex and mo

re seamless in a world which has become more complex. From private jets to your own departure lounge, I work closely with exclusive airport service providers around the globe to enhance your safety and minimise your journey time. Feel secure, safe in the knowledge that your health and well-being has been carefully considered and taken care of. My bespoke approach offers flexibility with the standard terms and conditions and also financially protecting my clients as a priority. Each booking is unique and I will work with you to ensure we include all the right elements for a perfect trip. Only using trusted and vetted suppliers that are fully bonded you can book with confidence knowing I will look after you and being in regular communication with the Foreign Office I make sure my clients are fully warned of any potential dangers they may face. I also provide an emergency contact number where it is possible to speak to me 24 hours a day should any unforeseen circumstances arise whilst away. My philosophy is to save your precious time by sourcing the perfect holiday for you at a perfect price without you completing hours of research and sometimes guesswork to achieve a possibly inferior result. Having personally experienced working as a ski instructor in the French Alps, trekking the Inca Trail in Peru, partying at the Rio Carnival, wildlife safaris throughout Africa, relaxing on the islands of the Indian Ocean, walking the Great Wall of China, pit lane walks at the Singapore Grand Prix, observing the Orang-utans in Borneo, gorilla trekking in Uganda, sailing through the Whitsunday Islands of Australia and much more, my knowledge is extensive, personal and highly relevant. Through my contacts worldwide I can include fantastic added extras at no extra cost. This may include a room upgrade, a spa treatment or a romantic beach dinner to name a few. I am also able to offer exclusive experiences that you simply could not book yourself, making every holiday that ‘holiday of a lifetime’ and adding that special ‘wow’ factor which will stay in your memory forever. How about sunrise yoga at the top of the Empire State Building in New York or swapping your teenagers X-Box for creating a wildlife documentary with an award-winning filmmaker in Kenya? I know your time is precious and your holiday plans are of huge importance, so you maximise the experience from the time and budget available. I offer that seamless quality service that others only aspire to and I provide a level of care and attention to detail that is second to none.

Surf and turf...Itchy feet: it's a good problem to have, as it tends to strike when you've reached your capacity for lan...
22/01/2025

Surf and turf...

Itchy feet: it's a good problem to have, as it tends to strike when you've reached your capacity for languishing by a pool and for the traveller who can't stay still, then I have a hotel that is just for you 🏝️ 🏝️ 🏝️

In French Polynesia, life revolves around the ocean. Similarly, at Four Seasons Bora Bora, the water forms the lifeblood of the hotel - bungalow accommodations are designed with glass panels, allowing guests to see the marine life below, while feasting on seafood enhanced by French influences and enjoying deep sea spa rituals 🐠 🐠 🐠

At sea:
Visitors can get up close and personal with the waves with a number of adrenaline-boosting activities ranging from jet-skiing and helmet diving to scuba diving, kite surfing and fishing. Or why not go night-snorkelling under a blanket of stars 🤿 🤿 🤿

On land:
If you haven't found your sea legs, there's also a raft of land-based thrills on offer too - hike the depths of caves and the heights of mountains or tear up the terrain on your own ATV (all-terrain vehicle) 🥾 🥾 🥾

Restlessness isn't something you need to worry about with my collection of luxury hotels, which cater to every sort of traveller ✨ ✨ ✨

Adrenaline to après...This winter, pack your gear and take to the mountains for spectacular skiing and superb spas ❄️ ❄️...
21/01/2025

Adrenaline to après...

This winter, pack your gear and take to the mountains for spectacular skiing and superb spas ❄️ ❄️ ❄️

If you're the sort of person for whom a holidays means excitement, dozing on a sun lounger likely holds little appeal. Chances are, you're looking to raise your heart rate, not slow it down. During the winter months, there's one glaringly obvious opportunity for adrenaline junkies like you: skiing 🎿 🎿 🎿

There's nothing quite like it: weaving between powder-laden firs and hurtling through a blanched landscape under a sky that's never seemed closer 🏔️ 🏔️ 🏔️

Nothing settles the post-skiing buzz like retreating to an Alpine hotel - and The Chedi Andermatt is home to no fewer than 200 fireplaces, for example: with access to more than 180km of linked slopes and the Gemsstock glacier, days here are spent both off- and on-piste 🏂 🏂 🏂

When the outdoor gear is hung up, it's time for treatments ranging from hydrothermal therapies to restorative massages at the spa, which is home to a Tibetan-themed relaxation lounge, a 35-metre indoor pool and a 12-metre heated outdoor pool 🏊 🏊 🏊

Follow your spa visit with some serious Swiss fine dining (there's a fondue pop-up from December to April) or two Michelin-starred dining at The Japanese Restaurant. Come bedtime, make the most of deep-soak tubs in each room 🥢 🥢 🥢

For a change of scenery, take the second half of your holiday in Bürgenstock Hotel & Alpine Spa... A sanctuary cocooned within a wooded peninsula, a short drive from The Chedi Andermatt. This hotel knows how to bring you down from an adrenaline high and Swiss hospitality was practically invented here 😌 😌 😌

In order to reach the chocolate-box city of Lucerne itself, guests board first a catamaran and then the historic funicular railway. Awaiting you'll find a spa suspended 500 metres above Lake Lucerne; many restaurants, lounges and bars covering every cuisine; and innovative features like the Diamond Domes tennis courts 🍷 🍷 🍷

It's hard to beat Switzerland, there simply aren't many other destinations like it 🇨🇭 🇨🇭 🇨🇭

Feel exhilarated...'Exhilarating' is a very personal adjective; we all find entirely different things in life thrilling....
21/01/2025

Feel exhilarated...

'Exhilarating' is a very personal adjective; we all find entirely different things in life thrilling. One thing is certain; if you seek out experiences that deliver then it is a guaranteed route to happiness on your holiday 🚤 🏝️ 😎

For some, that would involve carving down pristine slopes at dusk towards a lively, cosy bar; others will get a kick from jet-skiing in circles through warm sapphire water. Or it might come courtesy of majestic mountains looming into view on one of the world's most spectacular train journeys, or after your best-ever round of golf on one of Europe's top courses 🎿 🚂 ⛳️

Whatever you choose, get lost in the thrill of it all with Never A Wasted Journey ✨ ✨ ✨

Call of the wild...Kenya is renowned as the kingdom of the safari, home to the famous Big Five. However visitors will br...
20/01/2025

Call of the wild...

Kenya is renowned as the kingdom of the safari, home to the famous Big Five. However visitors will bring home tales of much more, from sustainable initiatives to fascinating local culture 🇰🇪 🇰🇪

After a couple of days acclimatising in Nairobi and visits to its giraffe sanctuary and elephant orphanage, travel to visit the tribes of the Maasai Mara, who are proud to introduce visitors to their traditions and savannah-specific skillsets 🦒 🦒

Curious children will be as thrilled by the Little Five' as the Big - although, with the highest density of lions in the world, you're almost guaranteed to see those, too ✨ ✨

Cottar's 1920s Camp is a base with an all-encompassing, authentic magic; luxurious safari tents, bush breakfasts, champagne picnics and sundowners, in a place with the largest concentration of wildlife on earth 🍾 🥂

To make this a truly once-in-a-lifetime experience, go north and get your boots on the ground in the Borana Conservancy to see the lengths to which the teams go to in order to protect endangered and lesser-known species 🦏 🦏

Rest weary feet and heads full of facts at Lengishu, where surrounded by 32,000 acres, you might choose to go on a horseback safari or take a tour of Pride Rock (yes, Simba's rock) with one of only 59 guides in Kenya with more than 20 years' experience 🐎 🐎

Whatever you may have in mind for your own visit to Kenya, allow Never A Wasted Journey to curate a trip that's just right for you 🚁 🐘

Open your mind...And take in the classic sights and hidden treasures of Thailand 🇹🇭 🇹🇭 🇹🇭 Bangkok is loud. Loud in every...
18/01/2025

Open your mind...

And take in the classic sights and hidden treasures of Thailand 🇹🇭 🇹🇭 🇹🇭

Bangkok is loud. Loud in every sense of the word, from vibrant markets, to the sound of tuk-tuks jostling for space, to the blasts of aromas fighting for attention as chatting crowds stroll down side streets. However, call 'The Siam' home for a few days and experience a calm urban haven on the banks of Chao Phraya River 😌 😌 😌

Next: head north, to the Golden Triangle, where Thailand, Laos and Myanmar (Burma) collide. Retreat, after mountain treks and leisurely river outings, to the enchanting Four Seasons Tented Camp; bed down in an inviting king-size bed after a swim in the outdoor pool and sundowners in the tub on your spacious veranda ⛺️ ⛺️ ⛺️

Of course, no Thailand-traversing journey can end without sand between one's toes so, to the province of Krabi for awe-inspiring R&R in the form of karst limestone formations, eerie sea caves and expanses of impossibly soft golden sand 🏝️ 🏝️ 🏝️

Get in touch to jump feet first into this kingdom's classic sights and open your eyes to its hidden delights ✨ ✨ ✨

Take a bite out of the Big Apple...Where to start: with a bike tour of the city, a VIP shopping session, or perhaps live...
15/01/2025

Take a bite out of the Big Apple...

Where to start: with a bike tour of the city, a VIP shopping session, or perhaps live jazz in the Lincoln Center? A swimming lesson for little water babies, and a bar-hop between New York's secret speakeasies for their thirsty parents? 🚲 🎺 🍷

Do all this and more, courtesy of the Mandarin Oriental New York, ideally located close to Central Park, with larger-than-life marble baths, cocktails and views from the 25-metre pool 🌳 🍸 🏊‍♂️

Even locals can't keep up with the city that never sleeps; there will be new neighbourhoods to discover every time you visit 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸

Honoured to today be part of the judging panel for the TTG Luxury Travel Awards. Really looking forward to seeing the en...
15/01/2025

Honoured to today be part of the judging panel for the TTG Luxury Travel Awards. Really looking forward to seeing the entries and good luck to all the finalists 🤞

Paradise found...Many flock to Indonesia - Holistic healers explore and cement their sense of self alongside coral-seeki...
14/01/2025

Paradise found...

Many flock to Indonesia - Holistic healers explore and cement their sense of self alongside coral-seeking divers and salt-specked surfers; festivalgoers revel in joyful religious celebrations, while appreciative craft-lovers admire traditional textiles 🏄‍♂️ 🏄

Think volcanoes, mountains, rainforests and postcard-perfect beaches - all offering the ideal chance to find balance and freedom 🌴🌴

Ubud is at its cultural heart, with the Capella Ubud prioritising luxury, romance, adventure and inspiration in its Bill Bensley-designed tented camp. Dining here is a real highlight, whether you choose the interactive Asian barbecue option or The Camp Fire ⛺️ ⛺️

While Bali speaks for itself, those who have travelled here from the other side of the world should seize the opportunity to move on to Sumba and NIHI Sumba delivers a laid-back, experience-led luxury, as well as surfing heaven for every ability level. Villas come with their own infinity pools, while hearts will race during beach gallops or an ocean swim mounted on the resort's free-roaming horses 🐎 🐎

Get in touch and allow Never A Wasted Journey to create memories that will stay long after you leave this captivating corner of the globe ☀️ ☀️

Inspiration comes in many forms... from dramatic skylines to cloudless horizons. Take time to explore ancient landmarks,...
14/01/2025

Inspiration comes in many forms... from dramatic skylines to cloudless horizons.

Take time to explore ancient landmarks, learn about time-honoured traditions and discover landscapes where you'll leave nothing but footprints in the sand. Going home with a mind more open, filled with memories of happy days 👣

Keep an eye on my page over the next few days for my suggestions of holidays that will light the fire of curiosity & burn long after your return home 🔥

13/01/2025

Feel every moment on holiday with Never A Wasted Journey...

Here's to a new year of travel 🚤 🏝️ 🍸 🐘 🎿

"A birthday surprise to remember ❄️ the best day ever!! 🛷Thank you 'Never A Wasted Journey' for always going above and b...
09/01/2025

"A birthday surprise to remember ❄️ the best day ever!! 🛷Thank you 'Never A Wasted Journey' for always going above and beyond for our trips and working with Michael to get together this surprise ✨"

A new year of travel...With the beginning of a new year comes the time to start thinking about all of the exciting trave...
08/01/2025

A new year of travel...

With the beginning of a new year comes the time to start thinking about all of the exciting travel plans just waiting to be curated in 2025.

✅ FEEL RECONNECTED: Cherish time with family and friends and nurture bonds on a deeper, more joyful level.

✅ FEEL INSPIRED: From cultural riches to stop-in-your-tracks sights - these are the trips that make you come back changed for the better.

✅ FEEL EXHILARATED: Get the blood pumping and harness your bravery with a selection of game-changing adventures.

✅ FEEL ENRICHED: Take a breather from day-to-day life and immerse yourself in new encounters and nature's bounty.

✅ FEEL REJUVENATED: Wellbeing that's beyond skin-deep; this is about taking time out and returning home with a spring in your step.

✅ FEEL INDULGED: Good food, fine wine, and the loftiest levels of luxury; here's to enjoying the finer things.

Give me a call for all the inspiration you'll need ✈️ 🌍

Adding the final touches to enhance your time away...It’s no secret that in these digital-savvy times technology has the...
07/01/2025

Adding the final touches to enhance your time away...

It’s no secret that in these digital-savvy times technology has the power to make everything easy. But I must admit, there’s a distinct lack of personal attention and heart. As your dedicated concierge, I'm here to seamlessly handle the smaller details of your holiday in advance, allowing you to truly savour every moment. My personalised service is entirely complimentary, saving you precious time navigating the complexities of planning. From boat charters to front row seats at celebratory restaurants, just share your preferences and I'll handle the rest 💫 💫 💫

Leave winter behind...And embrace new adventures with Ikos in 2025, offer the ultimate in All Inclusive without having t...
05/01/2025

Leave winter behind...

And embrace new adventures with Ikos in 2025, offer the ultimate in All Inclusive without having to venture too far 🏖️🏖️🏖️

A collection of unrivalled luxury beachfront resorts, nestled across the Mediterranean’s most spectacular coastlines, offering incredible cuisine and endless activities, all in a stylish haven where virtually everything is included in your stay 🍹 🍹 🍹

Being a preferred partner allow me to bring you the very best offers and complimentary added extras, while making sure you're very well looked after throughout your stay ✨ ✨ ✨

With availability always in high demand, you'll want to be quick though and so please feel free to get in touch as soon as you are ready ☀️ ☀️ ☀️

Your luxurious home at sea for the Formula 1 Grand Prix De Monaco 2025...Revel in the ultimate luxury experience when EX...
04/01/2025

Your luxurious home at sea for the Formula 1 Grand Prix De Monaco 2025...

Revel in the ultimate luxury experience when EXPLORA II will be the only ship docked at Port Hercule during this legendary event. Designed to feel like your own private yacht, this will give you walking distance-proximity to all the action, while having the opportunity to enjoy unparalleled comfort during your stay onboard 🏎️ 🏁

Enjoy suites with sweeping views and a private terrace, nine distinct culinary experiences, ten indoor and outdoor bars and lounges, four swimming pools, extensive outdoor decks with private cabanas, wellness facilities, refined entertainment, and more 🛥️ 🛥️

When booking with Never A Wasted Journey you will also have the opportunity to complement your stay with Grandstand Tickets (opposite the pits and enjoying views of the straight) or Paddock Club (right above the team garages and including world-class hospitality) 🏆 🏆

For more information on the ultimate way to experience the F1 Grand Prix De Monaco 2025 please do get in touch... I'll get your welcome bottle of champagne on ice 🍾 🥂

Looking for something different on your next holiday?From exclusive access to the Pyramids of Giza before the general pu...
03/01/2025

Looking for something different on your next holiday?

From exclusive access to the Pyramids of Giza before the general public to a behind the scenes tour of the Vatican in Rome, Never A Wasted Journey can open doors to experiences so unique that they simply can't be booked anywhere else ✨ ✨ ✨

Who needs some winter sun?At Never A Wasted Journey I don't like to plaster my page with offers, but it doesn't mean I d...
02/01/2025

Who needs some winter sun?

At Never A Wasted Journey I don't like to plaster my page with offers, but it doesn't mean I don't have access to the best of the best 💫 💫 💫

Instead I prefer to work with you, discussing what you are looking for from your time away and what you are hoping to spend 🏝️ 🍹 ☀️

You'll also have access to my concierge service, making your life much easier by booking everything from kids clubs to restaurants on your behalf - all at no additional cost 😌 😌 😌

So if you're looking to escape the cold with a last minute escape or are planning further ahead, then I'd love to have a chat ✈️ ✈️ ✈️

01/01/2025

Are you planning an extra special holiday in 2025?

Whether you’re looking to propose, treating yourself to a once in a lifetime trip, celebrating a birthday, anniversary or honeymoon like Alex and Rend, I can help you handle everything with that personal touch ❤️ ❤️

Special occasions are times to treat yourself, so make it one to remember for all the right reasons. From tropical island escapes to city getaways, allow me to share my favourite hotels and experiences for celebrating those special occasions ✨ ✨

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