Idyllic Locations

Utopia – noun /yuˈtoʊpiə/ An imaginary place or state in which everything is perfect...

What’s your idea of Utopia?

Does it conjure up images of powder white sandy beaches and turquoise oceans?

Swimming with pigs in the Bahamas or kicking back and relaxing in a hammock listening to a concert from the humming, howling and chirping rainforest?

No one’s paradise is the same – which is why I tailor every single holiday specifically to individual tastes, needs and requirements, to ensure that it’s right for YOU!

Three To See

St Nicholas Bay Resort Hotel & Villas, Crete

Secrets Playa Mujeres Golf & Spa Resort, Mexico

Sandals Emerald Bay, Great Exuma, Bahamas

From Ruth's Blog

Ruth’s Blog: Tamarind Village and Raya Heritage, Chiang Mai, Thailand

Chiang Mai, in northern Thailand, is just over an hour’s flight from Bangkok. With its lush landscapes, cooler temperatures and gentler...

Client Event: An introduction to Thailand

I’m very excited to be hosting an exclusive, in-person client event on Wednesday 20 November at the Nascot Arms in Watford. Having had...

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 created a dream holiday for our family in Thailand" - Wayne

Ruth is fantastic. Always available and created a dream holiday for our family in Thailand. Hotel recommendations were awesome,...

Ruth’s Blog: My first visit to The Bush Camp Chiang Mai in Thailand

My love affair with the spectacular Elephant Hills is well documented. Having now visited twice and organised many memorable visits for...

“Ruth brilliantly arranged everything, so all we had to do was turn up and enjoy it” - Kate and family

Ruth recommended St Nicolas Bay in Crete for a half-term break family holiday (daughter aged 7) and it was exactly what we wanted! The...

“We had an absolutely lovely time in Mauritius, the girls loved it” – Dipesh

Hi Ruth, We had an absolutely lovely time at Sugar Beach in Mauritius. Everyone we met was incredibly friendly and the food was...

Ruth’s Blog: Rediscovering Mauritius

Having last visited the beautiful island of Mauritius in 2007, I jumped at the opportunity to return last summer as part of a...

"What an amazing holiday we have just returned from in Thailand" - Suzy and Gary

WOW, what an amazing holiday we have just returned from in Thailand. Everything that Ruth had arranged was perfect from the moment we...

"We had quite possibly the best holiday we’ve ever had" - Emma

Amazing service from Ruth, as always! This holiday was a long time coming, after needing to postpone from earlier in the year, but it...

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....

“We are having a wonderful holiday in Mauritius, thank you Ruth” - Shelley

Hi Ruth, We are having a wonderful holiday in Mauritius. The Zilwa Attitude Hotel has exceeded our expectations and should 💯 be on your...

"Ruth's customer care is second to none" - Chloë

We booked our honeymoon to Mauritius with Ruth, and she was incredibly helpful at recommending various hotels and helping us figure out...

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 creates a friendly rapport and always answers queries quickly” - Annette

Ruth has brilliantly helped me organise two fly-drive trips of a lifetime to California and South Africa. Once I advised where Simon and...

Ruth’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...

Client Blog: Louise & Mike's Borneo Adventure

I’ve been booking Louise and Mike’s holidays for many years and love that each one is unique. They love a wildlife adventure and their...

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...

Ruth’s Blog: Destination weddings

You’ve found each other, the marriage proposal has been accepted and the wedding preparations can begin. More frequently, getting married...

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...

“We could not have asked for a better family holiday” - Andee

We have just returned from the most amazing holiday in Mauritius. Ruth had highly recommended Beachcomber’s Trou aux Biches resort and it...

Client Blog: Ritz & Arun’s honeymoon in Mexico

Ritz and Arun were kindly recommended to me by their relatives whose honeymoons I had booked. Making memories in Mexico was their...

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...

Video Testimonial: “Ruth has been amazing throughout” - Beth

The lovely Beth was referred to me via a family friend after she had a difficult time with Tui regarding her Maldives holiday booking....

St Nicholas Bay Resort Hotel & Villas, Crete

A resort is defined by its staff, the service they provide, the ambience they generate and the determination to ensure their guests...

"Ruth’s service was fabulous throughout" - The Field family

Ruth organised our family holiday to the all-inclusive Dreams Resort in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic over the festive period - a new...

Ruth’s fantastic Mauritius offer

The world-famous Royal Palm Hotel was the Indian Ocean's first Leading Hotel of the World and continues, to this day, to set the standard...

"Ruth really knew what we wanted before we even knew what we wanted" - Georgia

Ruth found us a new resort in the Maldives that was completely to our taste - she really knew what we wanted before we even knew what we...

Ruth'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...

Ruth’s Blog: Tantalising Thailand. First stop, Phuket.

Thailand was the last trip I managed to sneak into 2021. Having had my 50th birthday celebrations curtailed in 2020, I wanted to ensure I...

The Bucket List: 10 nights in Thailand from £1,399 per person

A holiday destination, cultural treat and scenic delight all rolled into one, Thailand is a country that never ceases to amaze. This...

Client Blog: Jane and Andrew's honeymoon in Mauritius

Jane contacted me in the autumn via the Holidaysplease website to discuss her belated honeymoon. They were keen to explore Indian Ocean...

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...

Ruth’s Blog: Charismatic Crete 2021 - My 50+1

Having had all my long-haul plans for my landmark birthday scuppered, I looked closer to home. I haven’t been to Greece for 30 years, but...

Secrets Playa Mujeres Golf & Spa Resort, Mexico

Are you looking for winter or summer sun? Mexico is reachable directly from the UK, all year round. Additionally, numerous flights from...

Sandals Emerald Bay, Great Exuma, Bahamas

The Exumas are an archipelago of over 365 cays and islands, just a short 45-minute scenic flight from Nassau in the Bahamas. Sandals...

Atmosphere Kanifushi, Maldives

Close your eyes and try to imagine the softest, whitest sand between your toes, gently swaying palm trees in the cooling breeze and a...

Ruth’s Blog: Grenada – The Spice Island

I’ve been very lucky to have had the opportunity to visit many of the Caribbean islands but Grenada had always remained on my bucket...

"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,...

"Ruth is simply a holiday-planning-machine" - The Gilberts

Ruth is simply a holiday-planning-machine! She is absolutely driven, meticulous with every detail, and passionate about you having a...

"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...

"We couldn’t put a price on the time Ruth has saved us" - Melanie

We had no idea of the benefits of letting someone else take the hassle and leg work out of finding and booking a holiday, until we were...

"Ruth always goes above and beyond" - Suzanne and Neville

Ruth has arranged all our holidays since an associate recommended her a few years ago. She has been amazing, always going above and...

"I implicitly trust her judgment"- Matt

I stumbled across Ruth and Holidaysplease by chance in 2007 when looking for someone to find me a good holiday, immediately finding her...

"Ruth's resolve and commitment to finding the right holiday has always been first class" - Ian

Ruth has brilliantly taken care of our family holidays for over a decade. From recommending destinations to managing bookings through the...

"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...

"Ruth has a determination to always get the very best for her clients" - Dave and Jo

I’m not sure how many travel agents make the effort to drop in on their clients while they are on holiday, but I suspect not many. That’s...