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04/09/2024

School is back! That means…half term is only 6 weeks away. 😬

I actually can’t get over this price if you’re a group of 10 looking for a villa for October half term. Full cook service is included too. Incredible.

Villa Mauresque, Marrakech, Morocco

5 bedrooms | inclusive of full cook service | heated pool | daily maid service | breathtaking views

October half-term: Prices from £1,111pp departing in October 2024, inclusive of flights & checked luggage.

This beautifully decorated villa with cook service, is set in extensive lawned gardens. An ideal villa for sightseeing or pool side relaxation.

Within easy reach of the vibrant souks of Marrakech as well as the magnificent scenery of the Atlas Mountains and the Ourika Valley, the villa offers a very private, quiet retreat in a location that allows guests to combines a sophisticated city break with exploring the great outdoors.

The villa is built around a traditional courtyard, from which the bedrooms are accessed. Four bedrooms are of a good size with en suite bath or shower rooms and open to the terraces with tables and chairs and to the gardens. A fifth bedroom is slightly smaller. Each bedroom has a furnished terrace.

On the upper level of the house is a fantastic furnished rooftop terrace offering unparalleled panoramic views of the snow-capped peaks of the Atlas Mountains, the perfect place for sundowners after a long day of sightseeing.

The cook prepares three meals a day. Madja enjoys cooking for the guests immensely, using fresh ingredients from the vegetable patch such as tomatoes and aubergines, as well as lemons and oranges from the trees at the villa. She prepares a variety of dishes from Moroccan tagines and assorted salads, to Moroccan breads and a range of beautiful desserts - her favourite dessert is tart a l'orange. She also enjoys taking a lot of care over the setting in which guests enjoy their meals.

The extensive, beautifully designed gardens which have recently been greatly improved with lighting, further seating areas are magnificent. There is table tennis leading to the large private pool with pretty shaded soft seating and pool house.

✈️ Fly from London Gatwick on 25th October 2024 for 7 nights at Villa Mauresque, Morocco - including return direct flights and luggage from £1150pp based on 10 people travelling. Other airports available at a supplement.

This half term date will get snapped up so don’t hang around. [email protected]

29/08/2024

Now, I love a Bloody Mary before a flight; it’s an airport tradition for me. But what about those that have one drink too many? Do you think the (somewhat controversial) Ryanair boss is right?

27/08/2024

Just booked! I love arranging trips for this adventurous client. Just when I think they’ve been everywhere there’s another incredible destination on their hit-list! 🌍

This trip covers Guatemala, Belize and Mexico including the island paradise of Caye Caulker and the jungle of Tikal National Park.

They’ll then continue to Costa Rica for 16 days of adventure including volcanoes, wildlife and the cloud forest of Monteverde. What a spectacular trip!

26/08/2024

Excuse me while I spend bank holiday Monday dreaming about my next Italian escape!
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How beautiful is Palazzo Avino? This ultra-stylish hotel on the Amalfi Coast is dubbed the ‘Pink Palace’. You can start the day with breakfast bellinis, dine on Michelin-star fare and mingle in the chic Lobster & Martini Bar. ⁠
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Sign me up per favore!

24/08/2024

Client photos! 📸 Absolutely love seeing these spectacular shots from clients on safari in South Africa. The whole family have had an incredible time and are thrilled to have seen the Big 5 too!

19/08/2024

Just booked! 💫 My clients wanted all the fun and excitement of Disney World Florida followed by a luxury beach break. Often I’ll arrange a post-Orlando beach stay at St Pete’s or Clearwater, or sometimes Miami or Palm Beach if clients have more time.

However, these clients didn’t want to hire a car or spend time travelling. So after their 10 days at an onsite Disney hotel (with park tickets and free dining & drinks plan included) I’ve booked five days at the new Conrad Orlando resort, just a short shuttle ride from Disney.

This plush 5-star hotel is set around the enormous Crystal Lagoons, where you can swim, kayak, paddleboard, or find a cocktail spot on the 20 acres of (man made) sandy beach.

Perfect for kids but also provides some much-needed luxury and relaxation for parents after the craziness of Disney. Win-win!

18/08/2024

I have a favour to ask! 🙏

We’re now in the final stretch of the summer holidays and I feel privileged to have arranged trips to some incredible destinations this summer including Miami, Zanzibar, India, Albania, Greece, Italy, Disney Orlando, South Africa, Croatia and many more.

If you’ve been away on one of my trips please can I ask you to leave me a little review. Good or bad - all feedback helps me improve my service and grow my little business. Please pop your comments under the reviews section of my page - just go to the top of my page and click on the reviews. It takes just one minute and I’ll be so grateful.

Thank you so much. 😘

14/08/2024

Just booked 🎉 And what an epic New Year trip my clients have lined up! They'll start with the mind-blowing non-stop flight from London to Perth, where they’ll ring in 2025 Aussie-style. Next, they’ll jet off to Sydney, where I’ve arranged the iconic Sydney Bridge Climb - I always recommended the twilight climb for the best views.

After soaking up all the excitement Australia has to offer, they’ll head to Bali for a blend of monkey forest and culture in Ubud, followed by beach relaxation and cocktails in Seminyak. On the way home, they’ll spend three days exploring vibrant Singapore.

It definitely beats watching Jools Holland with a takeaway!

13/08/2024

Just popping up on one of the hottest days of the year to remind you that it’s just 134 days until Christmas. 🎅

There is still a limited number of Lapland trips available for this December - if you’re flexible on dates, or if you’d like to make 2025 your special Lapland year then places are already filling up fast!

Here’s one of my favourite Lapland options (it will sell out quickly!):

This magical hotel is at the top of the fell, blending seamlessly into the landscape, with lots of large windows in case the Northern Lights put on a show.

⭐️ Includes festive activities: husky and reindeer ride, a visit to the Santa's Elves Workshop and a private meeting with Santa.

⭐ Buffet breakfast & 3-course buffet-style evening meal

⭐ Sauna and outdoor hot tub

⭐️ Thermal clothing, transfers included

Santa's Star Arctic

❄ 03.12.24

❄ 2 nights

❄ Half Board

❄ Manchester, Luton or Birmingham departures

❄ 2 adults & 2 children

Total party - from £5306

For other departure dates and airports, please drop me an email [email protected]

08/08/2024

Quick note to say that I’ll be out of office for the next 24 hours. I’m in London watching The Hundred. 🔥 Thanks for your patience and will get back to you soon.

08/08/2024

Just booked 🫶 And it’s to my favourite wine region. I’m so envious of all the delicious Amarone my lucky clients will enjoy.

They’ll spend three nights in Verona staying at the stylish Vista hotel with its spectacular rooftop restaurant. They’ll then drive to Lake Garda for three nights at the stunning Splendido Bay luxury spa hotel which is right on the lake.

This trip is to celebrate a special birthday so I’ve also arranged a sunset champagne cruise along the lake. 🥂

07/08/2024

I may be quiet on here during the summer but it’s one of my busiest times with clients flying all over the world.

With so many flights, hotels, transfers and tours in place it’s inevitable that sometimes things won’t go according to plan. From flight cancellations, hurricanes, global IT outages to illness.

But that’s exactly why I’m here. I handle this stuff so you’d don’t have to. Meaning you can continue to enjoy your holiday and don’t need to spend hours on hold to airlines or other operators.

Dealing with changes and issues is just part of my day job so I really was touched to receive this beautiful thank you gift from such thoughtful clients who appreciated what I did when things didn’t go to plan for them.

Thank you!

02/08/2024

Two weeks ago one of my lovely clients asked me to help with a last minute plan. Their teenage daughter needed to get to Chennai in India for a hastily-arranged gap year placement teaching English in a school. Such an exciting adventure but as a parent I could feel their worry.

So in addition to booking her flights (flexible airfare in case she needs to return earlier than planned) I worked closely with my fabulous partner in India to arrange a trusted driver to collect her from the airport (at 3am) and take her safely to her destination 3 hours away. My Indian team also arranged a local SIM card for extra peace of mind for her parents.

I’m pleased to say everything went smoothly and she’s now having the most incredible experience. And importantly, her parents can relax knowing that myself and my Indian team are a just a call away.

31/07/2024

Just booked and I REALLY love this one.

Last year I booked my clients on their first Sani holiday. They absolutely loved it but never normally go to the same place twice so decided to try somewhere different this year. It was great but the reality is that very little comes close to the luxury, impeccable service and quality of Sani.

I’m therefore happy (but not surprised!) that I’ve just booked these clients back to Sani for their family holiday next year.

They know their two active boys will never get bored with the Chelsea FC academy, Rafa Nadal tennis school and Bear Grylls survival course.

And the parents can’t wait to return to the beautiful marina with all its gorgeous restaurants.

There’s a reason I’ve been to Sani six times with my own family and this has just reminded me why I need to return myself!

30/07/2024

Just booked! 🙌

I haven’t posted on here recently; I’ve been trying to step back and spend quality holiday time with the family and focus on supporting my clients travelling this summer. But I’ve still been booking some wonderful trips for existing clients. This is just one:

An epic 17 day family adventure including Dubai, Bangkok, Khao Lak and Phuket. This is my client’s first trip with their toddler and baby so it was important to get every part exactly right.

30/07/2024

Just popping on here to say a) I’m still very much here working behind the scenes supporting my clients who are away and b) to say how lucky I am to have the most wonderful, appreciative clients. Thank you Mr & Mrs B for making my job so rewarding!

20/07/2024

Yes I’m in Italy and yes I’m eating my body weight in spaghetti vongole. But don’t be fooled by this photo of yesterday lunchtime. In-between courses I was dealing with the IT outage causing havoc across airports and calling my clients to reassure them that I had their back and had contingency plans in place. Thankfully my clients travelling yesterday experienced only minimal disruption, but I contacted each one because it was important to put their minds at rest. From re-booking flights to finding alternative routes, I take care of it. All of my clients also have access to our wonderful 24/7 Duty Office for any emergencies.

17/07/2024

It’s 5am I’m in an airport and I’m drinking a Bloody Mary. This means I am very much out of the office. As always my clients in resort have our 24/7 emergency contact details. For all non-urgent issues please email me [email protected] and I’ll get back to you soon.

15/07/2024

Just booked! This beautiful 12 day cruise along the Danube river experiencing Budapest, Bratislava, Regensburg and three fabulous days in Vienna.

My clients will also enjoy door-to-door transfers from their home to the airport. What a wonderful and stress-free start to their holiday.

15/07/2024

School’s out for summer! This means today is my final day for taking on new enquiries. From tomorrow I’ll still be working but prioritising only my existing clients with imminent departures, as well as finalising bookings for those of you I’ve already spoken to. So do get in touch today if you’d like to discuss any new travel plans, otherwise my books will be open for new enquiries again on 4 September. [email protected]

12/07/2024

Check out this fab Greek island-hopping trip to Mykonos and Paros 🇬🇷

Experience the ultimate Greek island getaway with a stay at the luxurious Grecotel Mykonos Blu. Nestled on the stunning Psarou Beach, this hotel offers unparalleled views and world-class amenities.

After soaking up the vibrant atmosphere of Mykonos, take a scenic ferry ride to the serene island of Paros. Here, you'll unwind at the Yria Island Boutique Hotel.

🇬🇷4 nights - 5* Grecotel Mykonos Blu in a Waterfront Bungalow
🇬🇷3 nights - 5* Yria Island Boutique Hotel in a Deluxe Room

- Based on 2 adults sharing
- Includes private transfers throughout
- Bed & Breakfast
- Ferry Domestic flight
- Hold baggage

From price based on 4th September 2024 (Other dates/airports and combinations available).

✈ Direct flights from Gatwick from £2159pp

Contact me for more info. [email protected]

11/07/2024

Just booked! I’ve seen a definite shift this week from last-minute summer trips (although there’s still a few of you on the look out!) to a focus on October half term getaways.

My clients will escape the dark and cold here at the end of October and fly to the beautiful sunshine in Ras Al Khaimah. As well as enjoying all the perks of an all-inclusive hotel on a private beach, plus 13 bars and restaurants, they’ll also be just an hour from Dubai so will take a few day trips to experience the likes of the Atlantis Aquaventure and some epic shopping.

Back at Ras Al Khaimah they definitely won’t get bored. This small but mighty Emirate is fast positioning itself as an adventure sport destination. With the world’s largest zip wire, a Bear Grylls survival camp and mountain sledding it really can be as chilled or as crazy as you’d like.

Ras Al Khaimah is also brilliant value for a family holiday. Contact me if you’d like to book your October half term fun in the sun. [email protected]

10/07/2024

🎉 Attention all skiers 🎉 The Eurostar snow train is back!

Travelling from London St Pancras to Bourg-Saint-Maurice, from the 21st December 2024 until February 22nd 2025, you can experience an 8 day ski package holiday with all of the benefits of travelling by train:

✔️ Reach top French resorts like Tignes, Val d’Isère, and Les Arcs
✔️With the 8 day package, you get a whole extra day skiing
✔️ Comfortable seats with extra legroom and luggage allowance
✔️ Reduce your carbon footprint

Contact me for more details or to book your trip: [email protected]

09/07/2024

🔻 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐄 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐒𝐀𝐈𝐋 𝐖𝐈𝐓𝐇 𝐕𝐈𝐑𝐆𝐈𝐍 𝐕𝐎𝐘𝐀𝐆𝐄𝐒 𝐅𝐑𝐎𝐌 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐔𝐊 𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐒 𝐘𝐄𝐀𝐑🔻

Thinking about your next getaway? Look no further than Virgin Voyages, where modern luxury meets unparalleled adventure. Enjoy curated experiences, sustainable practices and top-notch entertainment.

I’ve been onboard this adult-only cruise and the food, drinks and entertainment were first-class. This video from my colleague gives you a favour and I'll personalise your trip from start to finish, ensuring every detail is perfect.

Want to try before you fly? There's still time to bag a space onboard a 2024 UK departures including 70% off the second sailor and also a free upgrade to a balcony cabin.

See the comments for some example sailings.

• Voyages from £522 per person

• 3-6 Night sailings to choose from

• Sailing from Portsmouth, UK

• Always Included luxury INCLUDED

09/07/2024

Just booked, but 🤫 it’s for a big birthday surprise!

Offering unrivalled views of the Arabian Gulf and Dubai skyline, Jumeirah Zabeel Saray is set on the iconic Palm. My clients will enjoy the private beach and being pampered in the famous Talise Ottoman’s Spa.

They’ll also get to choose from over 30 restaurants as part of the Jumeriah half board dine around programme.

(And don’t worry, the birthday boy isn’t on here!)

05/07/2024

Can you believe it’s almost that time again?! In just a week my children will break up from school and as last summer I will close my books to new enquiries until September. I will still be working but prioritising only my current clients with imminent departures ensuring they all get away smoothly and have the most fabulous trips this summer.

If we’ve already spoken then don’t worry, I will take care of finalising your booking. But after 12 July I won’t be taking on any new enquiries until September. So if you would like to brief me on a potential trip please do get in touch in the next week.

Pic from last year’s end of term prize giving ceremony (when the sun was actually shining!). Today I’ll be at my son’s very last primary school one. 😢

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Just booked 🙌 a family summer holiday to one of my absolute favourite resorts - Sani in Halkidiki. A truly luxury family-friendly experience where adults can enjoy exquisite food and wine alongside impeccable service, yet children will also be in their element and never get bored. Here’s just a taste of some of the experiences on offer: a sailing academy, Bear Grylls survival experience, Rafa Nadal tennis school and even a Chelsea FC academy. I've been many times and am always happy to share my experiences and help you choose the right Sani hotel for you.

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