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WE ARE BACK!! As you probably could tell, I took a

WE ARE BACK!! As you probably could tell, I took a much needed a step back from social media of late (eek 4 months later 🤯) but some of you know how incredibly difficult the last year was for me and I needed time to regroup. Now, with the recent announcements and surge of optimism for the future, it feels great to be planning trips with you again...please do get in touch with any travel enquiries you may have!

NB I don’t usually post anything personal but this is a special memory from a trip I took a few years ago in Puglia staying at one of my absolute favourite hotels 🥰

#WEWILLTRAVELAGAIN ✈️

With the exciting news that the UK government has

With the exciting news that the UK government has dropped quarantine requirements to the Maldives and BA have recently resumed direct flights from LHR, there has never been a better time to take advantage of some seriously special rates and escape to some winter sun, pronto!

Take a look at our stories to see a snapshot of some of our favourite special offers, but as always, just get in touch with your preferred dates and budget and we can send over some options before the end of the day.

Please note all arrivals must present a COVID –19 PCR test with a negative result taken no more than 96 hours before arrival. However, Emirates no longer requires Covid-19 PCR test for passengers transiting to and from Maldives. No quarantine required on return to UK

Photo credit @alexpreview

#Joali #JoaliMaldives #Maldives #IndianOcean #LuxuryGetaway #VisitMaldives #MaldivesTravels #LoveMaldivws #BeautifulMaldives #MaldivesDiaries #MyTinyAtlas #SuitcaseTravels #BeachGoals #PoolGoals #PoolDesign #ByTheSea #HotelDesign #Summer #Travel #LuxuryHotels #DiscoverAndEscape #Getaway #SecretSpots #DesignHotels

Some more happy memories from our clients at Macak

Some more happy memories from our clients at Macakizi in Turkey last week who were still there when the quarantine rules came into place for UK travellers. We could have got them home before the curfew but they said they were “more than happy to survive off Ocado orders for a fortnight back in the UK in order to spend one extra day out here!”

James & Bex, October 2020
“I can’t believe it has taken me a week to reply, especially as we wouldn’t have had such a wonderful time if it wasn’t for you.

Bex kept saying I had ruined her as she wouldn’t accept anything less in the future!

We will definitely return”

#Macakizi #Turkey #LuxuryGetaway #VisitTurkey #TurkeyTravels #MyTinyAtlas #SuitcaseTravels #BeachGoals #ByTheSea #HotelDesign #Summer #Travel #LuxuryHotels #DiscoverAndEscape #Getaway #SecretSpots #DesignHotel #Wanderlust

Ah, we went quiet again! To be honest, the daily g

Ah, we went quiet again! To be honest, the daily grind of running a travel business in the time of COVID can take its toll so a break from social media was needed. To keep spirits high this week, we have decided to concentrate on stories from happy clients who continue to remind us exactly why we do our job and why travel is so damn wonderful!

Jeremy & Cat, September 2020
“We’re emailing from the terrace of Comporta Cafe drinking white sangria (as you suggested!) as the sun is starting to come out! What more could we want!
We just wanted to say a big thank you for organising such an amazing honeymoon for us, it’s been absolutely perfect. A good mix of city life in Lisbon, country rest and relaxation and cool beach side luxury. We’ve been spoilt by champagne throughout and the amazing double upgrade at Sao Lourenco so thank you for pulling all the strings! Normally I would enjoy planning every detail of each holiday myself but I have to say this has been an absolute game changer. Every suggestion has been spot on and the whole honeymoon has been completely stress free so thank you so much for everything. We'll be in touch again before we plan our next trip for sure!”

#TheLumiares #Lisbon #SaoLourencodoBarrocal #Alentejo #Monsaraz #SublimeComporta #Comporta #Portugal #VisitPortugal #SuitcaseTravels #Summer #Travel #DiscoverandEscape #Honeymoon #LuxuryHotels #TravelwithLove #TravelPlanner #SecretSpots #TravelGoals #WeWillTravelAgain

“We had the most blissful time away. We racked u

“We had the most blissful time away. We racked up a substantial bar bill to be fair but it was just what the doctor ordered!! I also cannot recommend the spa enough – it was superb and the therapist I had was excellent and really knew her stuff.

Thank you so much for helping us out – I will definitely be back in touch when I need my next fix”

Happy clients. Happy life 💛☺️

Dreaming of (and plotting) last minute Italian get

Dreaming of (and plotting) last minute Italian getaways....😍
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Ph: @ogo_furniture

Armchair travelling to #Portugal today, a destinat

Armchair travelling to #Portugal today, a destination that has it all and is now off the quarantine list for UK travellers (Boris, could you PLEASE make up your mind?! 😐)

Choose between a combination of Comporta’s crisp white sand beaches, the historic cobbled lanes of Lisbon, surf lessons in Cascais (or the fairly undiscovered Praia de Seixo), a port wine tour in the Douro Valley and the family-friendly - seemingly always sunny - Algarve

all whilst eating and drinking your body weight in sardines fresh from the market, their eponymous pastéis de nata (custard tarts), excellent local wines and their most famous export, port

Contact us today for a last minute getaway to Portugal. It’s an incredible time to travel if you can. Hotels have never been cheaper (we are currently putting together itineraries that would usually cost double what they are currently). And yes, we know it’s last minute but we are really rather good at last minute. In fact, we really enjoy it!

Ph @thetravelgift_

Apologies for the radio silence but....Finally!! T

Apologies for the radio silence but....Finally!! The Foreign Office has this past week updated its global advisory against ‘all but essential’ travel, exempting destinations that no longer pose an unacceptably high risk for British travellers

A few of the destinations now open for British citizens include #Barbados, #Croatia, #France, #Iceland, #Ireland, #Italy, #Monaco, #Norway, #Spain, #Switzerland, #Thailand, #Turkey and #TurksandCaicos

This means that your travel insurance is valid when booking a trip, safe in the knowledge that you will be looked after should anything change before you go or when you’re away.

Of course, no travel is risk-free at the moment but we believe the last few months have shown how important it is to have an independent travel advisor when booking your trips, helping navigate these tricky waters at no extra cost

If you would like to book a trip or discuss a destination in more detail, then please email us with your enquiry. There are some amazing places that have opened their doors in line with the government advice and promise a safe (and super quiet!) stay. Plus, T&C’s have never been more flexible, protecting you should you need to cancel up to 24 hours prior to arrival in some cases.

Psssst also, keep an eye on our Instagram stories where we’ll be showing our favourite hotels in each destination every day this week

#summer2020 #traveldeeper #followmytravel #travelwithaninsider #luxurytravel #summerinspiration #travelconcierge #tophotels #quarantinefreetravel #bucketlist #beautifulhotels

It is difficult to know what to say or write in th

It is difficult to know what to say or write in these challenging times. My thoughts are with those affected. Friends and colleagues are also being severely impacted and my heart goes out to those who are fighting fires that we could never have predicted.

The travel industry is struggling but one thing those with upcoming trips can do is postpone your trip, rather than cancel it entirely.
Whilst many of us are following government advice and are at home with our families, we can take time to reflect on our global community and show support to the hotels and suppliers that we have been lucky enough to work with for over 15 years. This too shall pass and we will be able to visit these beautiful destinations once again with perhaps a fresh sense of perspective and wonder.

We understand that what guests need now is flexibility. Hotels and suppliers are changing their T&C’s to offer flexible cancellation conditions with no financial risk. This means many hotels are offering incredible deals for 2021 and it has been truly heartening to see my wonderful clients look to adventures ahead with me. Positivity is what will get us through.
In the words of one of our suppliers “we have plenty of wine in storage and will get some colouring books, do Easter egg hunts with the kids and enjoy quality time together” 💛💛💛 #DontCancelModify #SaveTourism #LoveintheTimeofCorona

One for the bucket list, the hidden paradise of Su

One for the bucket list, the hidden paradise of Sumba is a ‘largely forgotten’ island, located an hour’s flight from Bali. Nihi Sumba’s 2.5km beach has become a playground for 17 Sandalwood horses who are said to be the soul of the island. Every morning, they plunge into the Indian Ocean with their team of Sumbani ‘guardian angels’. Guests are welcome to join the herd and swim with the horses before they return to their stables for the rest of the day. It’s a truly unique and magical island (and probably top of our travel-to-do experience wish list!). We would also recommend their ‘Spa Safari’ which is the ultimate spa experience! It involves a 90-minute trek to the peak for a day at their incredible spa. Couples’ can have unlimited spa treatments overlooking the ocean. You can also visit the Sumba Foundation to see how they provide local support and have enabled access to clean water and educational programmes for the local community
Ph. @jessik_r

A rather belated Happy New Year from me to you!! T

A rather belated Happy New Year from me to you!! Thank you to all my wonderful clients for continuing to entrust your precious holidays with me. I am so lucky to do what I do and help you travel to such beautiful places. This year, we helped plan spectacular trips to Uruguay, Australia, Japan, Bhutan, Sri Lanka and Vietnam to name but a few. This year, has got off to an exciting (and busy!) start, planning itineraries for Oman, South Africa, Rome, Dubai, Thailand, the Caribbean and US road trips with a focus on experience-rich, sustainable travel in 2020 🌎

My personal 2019 highlights: EPIC SWISS SKIING (staying at The Chedi Andermatt which has one of the best spas I’ve ever seen), the HEAVENLY COTSWOLDS at my favourite new UK hotel Thyme, a PUGLIAN ROAD TRIP (where I quickly realised what all the fuss was about - Masseria Trapana and Masseria Torre Coccaro are simply GLORIOUS), a refreshing recap of the gorgeous properties in MALLORCA including a stay at the newly built Finca Serena (an adult-only retreat close to Palma), a perfect jaunt to AMALFI staying at the ‘Pink Palace’ 💗Palazzo Avino💗, a weekend in MONTE CARLO and a week discovering CROATIA and MONTENEGRO (yup, you guessed it = beautiful!). I have some exciting adventures planned for 2020 and it’s off to AMSTERDAM for me again (which captured my heart when I visited a few months ago)
Thanks to all the hoteliers and wonderful reps who are generous enough to arrange our stays for these invaluable insights into their properties. Thanks to my lovely friends in the travel industry for being great. But the biggest thanks to my endlessly supportive, glorious clients. I couldn’t do it without you! 🥰

#travelplanner #beautifuldestinations #luxuryhotels #topnine2019 #travel #wanderlust #mensostravels

🌵🌵This remote futuristic hideaway is located

🌵🌵This remote futuristic hideaway is located in Canyon Point, Utah and is as perfect for an adrenaline-fuelled adventure as it is a simple, luxurious desert retreat. Sign us up
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Ph. @anneparavion
#archi #pooldesign #hotelpool #swimmingpool #exteriors #exterior_design #instaplace #travel #vacationstyle #travelideas #vacationmood #bucketlist #designhotel #doyoutravel #postcardsfromtheworld #incredibleplaces #wheretostay #bespoke #luxury #design #desertretreat #tasteintravel #Amangiri #AmanResorts #AmanJunkie #Utah

“Room for one more?” Breakfast time is always

“Room for one more?” Breakfast time is always a treat at Giraffe Manor. Its herd of Rothschild giraffes visit morning or evening, sometimes poking their long necks into the windows in the hope of a treat, before retreating to their forest sanctuary 🦒🦒🦒 Finding availability is usually impossible but we know how to get you into this magical estate for a night before you head out onto safari. Get in touch today to start planning your African adventure!

#giraffemanor #giraffe #safari #bucketlist #discoverthesafaricollection #postcardsfromtheworld #travelstagram__ #incredibleplaces #travelphotography #nairobi #kenya #africa

Our new favourite European getaway - the Dutch cap

Our new favourite European getaway - the Dutch capital of Amsterdam - exceeds all expectations. It has everything you might need for the perfect ‘weekend minibreak’. Rich in history, hop on a bike and explore the canals and cobbled streets to your hearts content
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The buildings are extraordinary; some lean like the Tower of Pisa (being balanced on stilts over water after all) and are only still standing due to clever engineers with nerves of steel who swim underneath the city to reinforce them
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From the excellent Van Gogh and Banksy exhibitions in ‘Museum Park’, a visit to Anne Frank’s House and the plethora of exceptional bars and restaurants here, we discovered that the options are endless. Even a tour of the Red Light District is worthwhile. The maritime history of Amsterdam is fascinating and the women are incredibly well protected by the city (although having the right tour guide and visiting at the right time of day is important)
🇳🇱 We stayed @sohohouseamsterdam which was 👌🏼but we have plenty of other hotels to recommend dependant on your budget and requirements. Contact us today to start planning your Dutch adventure! .
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#amsterdam #thenetherlands #cityguide #prettycity #visitamsterdam #travellifestyle #sohohouseamsterdam #map_of_europe #streetphotography #doyoutravel #goexplore #wonderfulplaces #travelinspo #weekendaway #minibreak #theprettycities #amsterdamlife #roamtheplanet #girlswhotravel #loveamsterdam #MENSOStravels

Good morning Dubrovnik! 🇭🇷☀️ Another mag

Good morning Dubrovnik! 🇭🇷☀️ Another magical place to explore for a few days ~ one of the world’s most spectacular walled cities, the UNESCO-protected Old Town boasts endless Baroque churches, glitzy seafood restaurants (we had one of the best prawn dishes we’ve ever tasted) and Game of Thrones photo ops. You can also head further afield for a day trip to the nearby island of #Lokrum. Its surviving monastery and botanical gardens are worth a visit but it also serves as a welcome escape from the crowds on the mainland. Pack a picnic and sunbathe in peace for a few hours. You just need to bat away the bunny rabbits and peacocks that roam the island as it’s a protected nature preserve. It is best to visit Dubrovnik ‘out of season’ though (the cruise ships really are something else in the height of summer). We are here in mid-late October and relishing 31 degree temperatures and minimal crowds. We can wholeheartedly recommend it!

“The part of the Adriatic Coast belonging to Mon

“The part of the Adriatic Coast belonging to Montenegro is the purest part of the Mediterranean” - Jacques Cousteau || We were lucky enough to finally discover Montenegro for ourselves this past week. What an incredibly special place. With easy direct flights to Tivat, Podgorica or Montenegro from the UK, travelling here has never been so easy. Crystal clear waters, beach clubs, UNESCO protected medieval villages, five National Parks, a super yacht marina, sailing regattas and oyster farms means there are endless corners of the country to discover. With a huge investment of wealth to the area in recent years, the hope is to turn it into the new riviera. AMAN and The Chedi already have hotels here and there is the much anticipated opening of the first European One&Only here in 2020. We stayed at the Regent Porto Montenegro and it was fabulous. Huge thanks to @privateforums for hosting us 🌴🇲🇪💛

How to do Half Term in style you ask? We have *jus

How to do Half Term in style you ask? We have *just* the ticket to suit the whole family...
Vakkaru | Maldives
📸 credit @missangievilla

Plotting sunny days in St Tropez ⚓️💛 📸 @

Plotting sunny days in St Tropez ⚓️💛 📸 @leclub55official

I am a little reluctant to share this secret but s

I am a little reluctant to share this secret but share it I must. Sometimes I come across hotels that exceed the word ‘special’. Masseria Trapana is one of these hidden gems that steals a piece of your heart. Exceptional service (call the phone by the pool for an endless supply of Aperol Spritz), extraordinary attention to detail (Aesop toiletries anyone?) and larger-than-life owner Rob all help to create this Puglian oasis, just outside of Lecce
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This masseria has been lovingly restored, transforming former olive presses into dramatic firepits and bringing 15th century frescoes found behind the chapel walls back to life. The 9 bedrooms boast vaulted ceilings and endless views over the local countryside. Head down into the old olive store where you’ll find a magnesium jacuzzi that has been built into the cave walls. Perfect for soothing away any aches and pains
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Magical, magical, magical
#MasseriaTrapana #VivoPuglia

Our favourite spot @lesereno 🌟 An intimate beac

Our favourite spot @lesereno 🌟 An intimate beach hotel with 39 suites, 3 private villas and a sparkling freshwater pool ⚓️ #LeSereno #StBarths 📸 @lucy.halfhead

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