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Inspiring Adventures
Exhilaration – noun /ɪɡzɪləˈreɪʃ(ə)n, ɛɡzɪləˈreɪʃ(ə)n/ A feeling of excitement, happiness or elation
What makes you feel exhilarated?
Is it the feeling of skiing on freshly powdered snow?
Perhaps surfing giant waves in Hawaii?
Maybe the breathtaking beauty of a hot air balloon ride over the Masai Mara or the cool air on your face as you follow the polar wildlife through the Antarctic?
Whatever provides your rush of adventure, I will work with you to create a holiday that ticks all the boxes.
From Ruth's Blog
Ruth’s Blog: My 7 nights of luxury in Vietnam
If anyone had asked me in October whether I was ready for a proper break, I’d have laughed and said “Just give me a mug of Yorkshire and five minutes.” Instead, I was treated to 7 nights of luxury living in Vietnam, fully stocked with delicious food, hours of laughter and a bucket full of memories. Villa Le Corail Gran Melia - 2 Nights My first stop, just a 50-minute journey from Nha Trang airport, brought me here and just wow! On entering my room, I was genuinely blown away.
Client Blog: Rachel's journey through beautiful Norway
When we decided to explore Norway, I knew we were in for dramatic landscapes - but nothing quite prepares you for the reality of those crystal-clear fjords reflecting the mountains like mirrors. Our week-long adventure took us from Oslo through to the stunning fjord region of Balestrand, finishing in the charming harbour city of Bergen. It was ambitious, full-on, and gave us a real taste of what makes Norway special. Our journey through the fjords The real stars of our trip w
"The most out of this world attention to detail, thought and care" - Kate
Dearest Ruth, I just wanted to write a quick note to express my thanks at the phenomenal job you did arranging us the most amazing trip to Qatar for the F1 Grand Prix to celebrate Thomas’s 50th. Frankly, thank you seems insufficient for the most out of this world attention to detail, thought and care you put into the itinerary. From start to finish you have been sensational. The birthday boy was a very, very happy lad for the full five days... Back to reality with a cold Engl
"A huge thanks to Ruth for a truly personal service" – The Greenberg family
Our Thailand trip was incredible. From bustling Bangkok to phenomenal Phuket, our two-night jaunt in the jungle at Khao Sok's Elephant Hills, and total relaxation in Koh Samui – the adventure created the most incredible memories to keep with us for the rest of our lives. Every element worked beautifully. Flights, hotels and transfers throughout were super smooth, which meant we could just focus on soaking it all in. Whether we were exploring temples in the chaos of Bangkok, i
Client Blog: The Postepski family in Thailand
Having visited Thailand before, we were so excited to show our son the beauty of Southeast Asia - and once again, Ruth absolutely nailed...
“Ruth put together the most incredible trip for our family” – The Droznikas
Ruth put together the most incredible trip for our family, listening to everything we wanted and making it all happen. I thought...
"Ruth made our whole Vietnam trip so easy" – The Boxer/Black family
Ruth put together the most incredible Vietnam adventure for us, and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience! She thought of...
Client Blog: Harriet's family tour of India
Harriet reached out to me for assistance with a two-week family adventure to India. With her husband and two teenage daughters, she...
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...
Ruth’s Blog: An invitation to Phu Quoc and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Having travelled to Thailand numerous times, I was thrilled to explore its neighbour, Vietnam, for the first time. This incredible...
Ruth’s Blog: The Cape House Hotel - a hidden gem in Bangkok
As someone who has spent considerable time visiting Thailand, I'm always on the lookout for standout places to recommend to my clients....
“The Thailand and Vietnam itinerary was faultless and ran like clockwork” – The Shonns
What a fantastic trip, Ruth. It was totally beyond our expectations. You nailed the brief with a perfect blend of bustling cities,...
Client Blog: The Harris family’s adventure in Thailand
The Harris family tasked me with finding a holiday that incorporated city, nature and beach. Having booked with me previously, I was...
"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 did a fantastic job sorting our dream holiday adventure to Thailand” – The Goldsmiths
Ruth did a fantastic job sorting our dream holiday adventure to Thailand. We packed in as much as we could and loved each of the places...
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 is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to all things Thailand related” – Justine
Ruth provides a very personal service and is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to all things Thailand related. She is an excellent...
"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...
Client Blog: Karen and her family's cruise of the Iberian Peninsula with Princess Cruises
After Covid curtailed her family holiday in 2022, Karen, her husband Charlie and daughter Beth were more than ready for their 14-night...
“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...
“We had the holiday of a lifetime” – Alison
Ruth, Thank you so much for arranging such a wonderful trip to California and Las Vegas. We had an amazing time - it was a holiday of a...
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: 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...
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...
"Ruth helped us create family memories that we will treasure forever" - The Mingo Family
This was the first time I have used an independent travel consultant to organise a holiday but as it was a special multi-centre family...
Ruth’s Blog: Online Event – Private escorted tour to Vietnam & Cambodia
I’m very excited to confirm that I will be co-hosting my first online client event with a very special guest this autumn. I've been...
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: 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...
Ruth’s Blog: Bustling Bangkok
Following on from my Tantalising Thailand adventure is the second chapter of my recent trip and my experiences as a semi ‘local’ tourist...
Client Blog: The Wood Family in Lapland
Peter had wanted to experience the sight of the Northern Lights for many years. This long-awaited family trip was to enjoy the snow...
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...
“Thank you for organising the best holiday we've ever been on" - The Morris Family
We just wanted to send a quick email to say a massive thank you for organising the best holiday we've ever been on! We had such an...
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...
"Ruth is a wonderful travel expert and created the most incredible Thailand adventure for us"
Ruth organised and delivered the trip of a lifetime for us. She is a wonderful travel expert and worked with us to create the most...
Canadian Rockies, Rail & Alaska Cruise
Canada is well known for its incredible diversity and an immense variety of travel adventures and temptations. The world’s second-largest...
Giraffe Manor, Kenya
Kenya is a magical place for inspiring adventures. A land with around fifty national parks and reserves, beautiful landscapes, mountains...
Elephant Hills, Khao Sok, Thailand
A holiday destination, cultural treat and scenic delight all rolled into one - Thailand is a country that never ceases to amaze. From the...
Client Blog: Our Christmas family holiday to Thailand
I was contacted by Ian via the Holidaysplease live chat facility when he was looking for somewhere warm to take his family over the...
"Ruth is particularly adept at finding us the optimum solutions" - Gary
Ruth has booked our family holidays for several years after initially being recommended to me by a friend. With four children, we are...
"Brilliant service, impressive knowledge and incredibly helpful" - Louise
Ruth’s expert planning of our trip to Africa resulted in the best holiday experience we have ever had, the memories from which will stay...
"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’s Blog: India - Going back to my roots
My mum’s passing prompted me to explore my heritage more thoroughly. Although I had previously visited India twice before with Mum, this...
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