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Client Blog: Anthony introduces his adult children to Anse Chastenet in St Lucia
My wife and I first visited Anse Chastenet in the spring of 2023. We've loved visiting St Lucia since we first went as a family in 2016, and as part of an earlier visit, we'd been on a snorkelling trip to Anse Chastenet Bay. A friend had also told me that Anse Chastenet was a very different sort of resort - much closer to nature - which greatly appealed to us. Our stay in 2023 was excellent, even after the drive along the approach road to the resort, which is frequently menti
Dec 7, 2025


Client Blog: The Patel family enjoy a 60th birthday to remember in Vietnam and Cambodia
I always feel incredibly lucky when I’m asked to help organise something as meaningful as a milestone birthday trip - especially one that...
Apr 22, 2025


Client Blog: Vanessa and Chris’ tennis getaway in Greece
Vanessa and Chris, fellow members of my tennis club, approached me with a request for a resort holiday where they could enjoy both tennis...
Sep 4, 2024


Client Blog: Alison & Colin’s New Zealand adventure
Alison came to me pre-COVID to book a big trip to Canada. After a couple of enforced cancellations, it felt like the trip was not meant...
Jul 9, 2024


Client Blog: Veena in Korea
It's a real pleasure to help Veena with her plans, and I admire her willingness to travel solo and see the world. When she reached out to...
Apr 21, 2024


Client Blog: Penny & Bob’s Scandinavian and River Danube cruises
I was contacted by these lovely folk several years ago when I was recommended to them by their friends, and I have booked some lovely...
Mar 22, 2024


Client Blog: Gemma & Tom’s honeymoon in Canada
I have been organising holidays for the Norwood family for over a decade and was thrilled when Gemma and her fiancé, Thomas, reached out...
Aug 26, 2023


Client Blog: Michelle and friends’ dream trip to western Canada
Michelle contacted me back in 2020 to discuss a potential dream trip to experience Canada’s great outdoors with lifelong friends, Denise...
May 21, 2023


Client Blog: Lucy and Richard’s honeymoon in Antigua
Lucy’s dad is one of my long-standing clients, so I was over the moon when she asked me to help plan her honeymoon. Lucy and her husband,...
Mar 12, 2023


Client Blog: Pat & Alan in Playa Blanca, Lanzarote
Pat and her husband Alan were one of my lucky clients who managed to complete their holiday just before Covid hit, enjoying a trip to New...
Nov 1, 2022


Client Blog: Stuart’s 40th birthday celebrations in Croatia
I was recommended to Stuart when he was looking for a family holiday to celebrate his 40th birthday. A villa seemed to suit their needs...
Oct 26, 2022


Client Blog: Veena's solo commemorative trip to Dubai
Veena and her family have been valued clients for over ten years and I felt very moved and privileged to be asked to take care of her...
Oct 7, 2022


Client Blog: Sara & Steve’s Thailand adventure
I have had the pleasure of looking after Sara and Steve since 2013, and have booked them holidays to various destinations, such as South...
Jul 28, 2022


Client Blog: Stuart’s family holiday to Fuerteventura
I have been in touch with Stuart since he first contacted me for help with a family holiday a few years ago. He wanted their latest trip...
Jul 25, 2022


Client Blog: Doreen’s 80th birthday holiday of a lifetime to Canada
Doreen had contacted me to help plan a very special trip to Canada to celebrate her 80th birthday. We kept in touch regularly over the...
Jun 6, 2022


Client Blog: Emma and Peter's autumn trip to Madeira
Emma is one of my tennis playing friends and I was delighted when she asked for my help in planning a holiday for her and her partner,...
Feb 24, 2022


Client Blog: Catherine's solo trip to Malta
Catherine contacted Holidaysplease over ten years ago when planning her honeymoon to Thailand and I have been organising her holidays to...
Feb 24, 2022


Client Blog: Sunita's first family holiday to Dubai
I first looked after Sunita in 2017 when her family needed help planning an Italian trip. A couple of years later, I had the pleasure of...
Jan 4, 2022


Client Blog: Sandals Royal Barbados
Who would travel abroad during such uncertain times? Well, my wife and I would. Twice! We spent 21 fabulous nights in Barbados over...
Sep 6, 2021


Client Blog: Kathy and Clynt's Tour of Japan
Kathy and Clynt were introduced to me a few years ago by my fabulous client, Ian. They are very well travelled and always want me to find...
Mar 22, 2021
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