Celebrations

Happy – adjective /ˈhæpi/ Feeling, giving or showing pleasure

There aren’t many jobs nowadays that would make me feel ‘happy’! Fortunately, being a travel consultant is one of them and organising special celebrations for people induces that very pleasure.

I’ve organised:

Weddings in the Indian Ocean
Renewal of vows in the Caribbean
Birthday celebrations in the US
Bar mitzvahs in the Mediterranean
And of course, conferences and stag/ hen trips in Europe

With over 30 years of travel industry experience, I have amassed an old school, very tattered but extremely full, little black book of contacts that also houses many golden nuggets of special and unusual destinations.

Tell me what you want and let me do the work.

Three To See

From Ruth's Blog

"Thank you so much for organising my fantastic 70th birthday celebration in Fuerteventura with my whole family" - Barbara

Ruth, Thank you so much for all your help in organising my fantastic 70th birthday celebration in Fuerteventura with my whole family. I...

Ruth’s Blog: Hotels that do good – Attitude in Mauritius

In a world where sustainability often feels like just a buzzword, Attitude Hotels in Mauritius stand out for genuinely practicing what...

“Ruth goes the extra mile to create a truly personal experience” - Lisa

We booked a special birthday celebration with Ruth. Not only did she find us the perfect place in Crete’s St Nicolas Bay but it's the...

“We couldn't have had a better time on our Mauritius honeymoon” - Kate and Sam

Ruth, We couldn't have had a better time on our Mauritius honeymoon - we didn't want to leave! The flights and transfers went smoothly,...

Ruth’s Blog: My Dubai adventure

I still can’t quite believe that just 20 years ago, Dubai was a desert. Today it flaunts style, and extravagance, and pushes the...

"Thank you so much for arranging a stunning honeymoon for us" - Karen & David

Hi Ruth, Thank you so much for arranging a stunning honeymoon for us - we had such a wonderful time - it was insane how beautiful it was....

Ruth’s Blog: The Siam Hotel, Bangkok

There are few low-rise hotels in Bangkok, the city is far more known for its skyscrapers, but when I found out about the Siam, I jumped...

Ruth’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...

Ruth’s Blog: Elephant Hills, Thailand

Elephant Hills has been on my bucket list since I sent my first clients there, back in 2008. It took me a while, but I finally managed to...

My Essential Caribbean Collection: 11 luxury boutique hotels for your delectation

The Caribbean: a decadent destination worthy of every traveller’s bucket list. Encompassing more than 700 islands, this winter sun...

Client Blog: Gary & Helena’s musical journey to America’s Deep South

I have been organising holidays for Gary and Helena since I started with Holidaysplease in 2006. Their latest amazing trip was originally...

Client Blog: Rowan and Nanda’s honeymoon in Thailand

Rowan and Nanda knew the kind of experience they wanted for their long-awaited honeymoon when they contacted me last autumn but were...

Ruth's Blog: The epitome of great food and service – St Nicolas Bay Hotel

After sharing my 50+1 birthday adventure in charismatic Crete, several clients and associates have been interested in hearing more about...

Client Blog: The Gelb family head to Dubrovnik

When booking family groups, the most important objective is to ensure that everyone’s expectations are satisfied as much as possible. The...

The Bucket List: Global sporting events

After the latest travel announcements and looking forward to life returning to something like a new normal, I have seen a flurry of...

Ruth's Blog: First Look - New Sandals and Beaches Resorts in the Caribbean

When I don't have the kids, like many of my clients, I choose Sandals Resorts. They offer 5* luxury all-inclusive and I know there will...

Client Blog: The Lions down under

With the highly anticipated and adapted British & Irish Lions Rugby tour to South Africa about to commence, and with his own adventure...

The Bucket List: Three nights in New York City

If we have taken anything from 2020, it should be the ability to live life how we want to. The Bucket List is where I will be...

Sun Gardens Dubrovnik, Croatia

With a flying time of just two and a half hours, it won’t be long before you are enjoying the sunshine on the Adriatic Riviera in...

Roca Nivaria Gran Hotel, Tenerife

Tenerife’s Roca Nivaria has consistently been a favourite with my clients, many of them returning repeatedly over recent years. Only a...

Beaches Negril, Jamaica

From milestone birthdays, weddings and anniversaries, vow renewals or memorable family get togethers, when it comes to a celebration...

"Ruth is very personable, knowledgeable and has incredible contacts" - The Raes

Ruth has been booking our holidays for almost as long as she's been in the travel industry. She has sent us on many memorable trips,...

"Great customer service" - Victoria

Sadly, my dream holiday to Mauritius this year to celebrate my 50th Birthday was a casualty of the pandemic. I wanted to extend my...

"Ruth genuinely exudes a passion for travel and finding the very best for her clients" - Reena

After spending lots of time searching for the right Maldives holiday with young kids to celebrate both my husband and my own forthcoming...

"Ruth has helped create memories to treasure for the rest of our lives" - Rick

Ruth has provided magical moments for my family for the best part of a decade. She has brilliantly organised bespoke Lions Rugby Tours to...

"Ruth has helped to make us a book of lifelong amazing memories" - Alastair and Jane

Ruth has helped to make us a book of lifelong amazing memories, organising our Thai holiday to celebrate our engagement; the wedding and...