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“Susan showed great organisational skills, and nothing has been too much trouble” – Lin & Rob
After a four-year delay, our wonderful trip to Australia finally happened! Susan has shown great organisational skills in booking our...
Nov 29, 2023


Client Blog: Debbie and Richard's long-awaited trip to Japan
Since helping with their honeymoon to Costa Rica in 2011, Debbie and Richard have used my services for several holidays to amazing destinations. Their latest was a pandemic-delayed adventure to Japan, extra special not just for what they experienced, but for how long they had to wait for it. They kindly shared their experience and some great photos... Four years after we had originally planned our Japanese adventure, we finally made it - and it was certainly worth holding out
Sep 18, 2023


Susan’s Blog: A fantastic deal - Touring Croatia's Istrian Riviera and Slovenia’s Lake Bled
Ok, folks. Granted I may be biased, but there is a good reason why I have visited gorgeous Croatia so many times. I sincerely promise you...
Sep 12, 2023


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 for some honeymoon help. After a few discussions, Canada was the chosen destination and I excitedly put together a mixed itinerary that included Vancouver; bear and whale watching on Vancouver Island; as well as Whistler, the Rockies, and ending in Banff… Although we had been married in spring, holiday restrictions at work led us to a June h
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 and Jeanette. Originally planned for the following year, the pandemic delayed their trip until summer 2022, but it certainly turned out to be worth the wait... A packed, two-week Canadian adventure with my best friends, encompassing a variety of experiences and seeing some essential places was the brief - and Susan totally nailed it. It was
May 21, 2023


Susan’s Blog: Lapland - it’s not just for Christmas
The official hometown of Santa Claus is unquestionably synonymous with the ultimate in festive adventures for the kids, but a recent...
May 21, 2023


Susan’s Blog: Inspirational Group Tours – something for everyone
Tempted to go further off the beaten track and embark on your greatest adventure yet? I may have the perfect opportunity... Partnering with experienced, fully insured, tour operators is one of the things I do best – and British, multi-award winning, independently-owned Newmarket Holidays are one of my favourites, providing a varied portfolio of incredible escorted trips throughout the world. Here’s a flavour of what they offer... An organised group tour led by a dedicated to
May 3, 2023


“We are blown away by the expertise and detail Susan puts into every trip” - Debbie and Richard
We were introduced to Susan in 2012. I worked with her sister and when I needed some help to organise a special honeymoon in Costa Rica,...
Mar 8, 2023


"All we had to do was enjoy the holiday" - Kathy
My husband and I have booked with Susan of Holidaysplease for several years because we are looked after so well. Susan offers a personal...
Feb 4, 2023


Susan’s Blog: My return to gorgeous Croatia
I was delighted to be back in this beautiful country for the first time since 2019. And for my ninth visit, I was keen to visit some previously unexplored places. I had briefly visited Bol, on the island of Brac, on a previous cruise and remembered being very impressed, so it seemed the ideal place to start. We flew to Split and transferred to the ferry terminal for a 50-minute trip to Supetar on the northern side of the island, followed by an hour's drive over to Bol. Altho
Dec 2, 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 travel plans for a courageous solo trip to mark the one-year passing of her late husband… I wanted to commemorate the first anniversary of my husband’s passing by returning to Dubai for a week. We had been wanting to go back since our first trip in 2018 which was also booked with Susan and decided that after the Covid restrictions were lifted,
Oct 7, 2022


“All your hotel selections were spot on” - Michelle, Simon and Jack
Susan, I just wanted to drop you a line to say thank you from us all. Canada was amazing - so vast and beautiful - and we had a fantastic time. It was well worth the wait. All your hotel selections were spot on - from the gorgeous log cabin in Clearwater to a skyscraper in Vancouver! Banff and Whistler were my personal favourite locations. We have been shopping, white water rafting, hiking around mountains, walking across scary suspension bridges (testing my fear of heights),
Sep 5, 2022


Susan’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 with...
Jul 28, 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 America, China and Russia. I love that they like to explore places slightly off the tourist trail and always enjoy their exciting itineraries. Their recent visit to Thailand and especially Elephant Hills was one I was eagerly looking forward to hearing about... We have booked several wonderful holidays with Susan including trips to China, Tr
Jul 28, 2022


Susan’s Blog: Madeira
Like many, Covid had put paid to numerous holiday plans of mine, so after two and a half years since last being on a plane, it was...
Jul 28, 2022


“Susan always gives great insight into what can make a trip even better” - Veena
I have been lucky to experience several holidays that Susan has helped organise, from family holidays to China, Kenya and Goa, to my Sri...
Jul 18, 2022


“The entire itinerary was perfect; we couldn't have asked for better” - Christine
Susan, Thank you for arranging such a brilliant holiday for us - we had a fantastic time. The entire itinerary that you created was...
Jul 18, 2022


Susan'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


Susan'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 and the Grenadines may well be the complete Caribbean destination you’ve been looking for. SVG, as it is commonly known, gained independence in 1979, but the islands' history dates much further back, including long struggles against colonialism. Renowned for their staggering untouched beauty and natural landscapes, from St Vincent's lush tr
Mar 17, 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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