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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.

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

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

As we had a family wedding in Seoul to attend this summer, we thought we’d break up the journey with a holiday in Bangkok and Koh Samui. Ruth was brilliant in organising all the logistics. We live in France and usually book our own hotels and flights but with all the transfers, internal flights and various international flights to organise, it was so much easier for Ruth to do it for us! Totally stress-free and easy. What I really appreciate is that she (patiently) takes the

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

Everyone needs a Ruth in their life! No one has time to trawl through holiday websites these days, and Ruth immediately took the stress out of it. We always book last minute because of the nature of our work, and from the very first conversation she took charge and was on it. Ruth listened to our needs and came up with stunning ideas very quickly and within our budget. She booked us into the beautiful Atermono Boutique Resort in Platanias, Crete - a gorgeous property with del

The Postepskis have enjoyed many holidays I've booked for them over the years. In 2024, they travelled with Santa's Lapland and stayed at Santa's Hotel Tunturi in Saariselkä for three nights over Christmas. I asked 11-year-old Luca to tell me about his Lapland adventure... It was our first time in Lapland, and honestly, the whole trip was way better than what I had imagined - it was magical! My favourite thing, other than meeting Santa, was definitely the longest toboggan

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I've been thrilled to see so many more clients asking about river cruises lately. There's definitely something in the air - maybe it's...

My mum, Wendy, and I set off on our first river cruise with Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours that would take us through the heart of Europe...

Elephant Hills, Thailand I’ve booked several trips with Ruth now - from Thailand and the incredible Elephant Hills to Abu Dhabi and, most...

Gran Meliá Palacio de Isora, Tenerife I’ve been booking holidays with Ruth since 2020. Our first trip had to be postponed due to Covid,...

Hi Ruth, I just wanted to say a big thank you for your help in arranging our recent trip to Mauritius and Dubai. We had such an amazing...

I’ve now had two incredible holidays booked through Ruth and couldn’t have had a better time on either break - one was a special 10-year...

Not In The Guidebooks create the kind of holidays I absolutely love - personal, local, and packed with meaningful experiences. I knew...

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It’s official – Thailand has stolen my heart (and Bangkok’s to blame)! An explosion of colour, chaos and culinary joy – with just the...

I’ve booked holidays through Ruth for many years. She’s always available and takes the time to tailor each trip to your needs and budget....

Ruth organised an amazing trip for us to Dubai! This was the second time we’ve worked with her – she also arranged a fantastic holiday to...