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"Everyone needs a Ruth in their life - she looked after us from start to finish" - Andrew and Pat
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
Oct 31


Client Blog: Luca's Lapland adventure
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
Oct 31


Blue Skies & Sunnies - Autumn Newsletter
I recently dispatched my Autumn newsletter to all my subscribers. If you want to have a read of the full newsletter, click here ...
Sep 19


Ruth's Blog: The appeal of river cruising
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...
Sep 14


Client Blog: A mum and daughter's first river cruise with Scenic's 'Gems of the Danube'
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...
Sep 13


“Ruth is always on the end of the phone and happy to help” – Laura
Elephant Hills, Thailand I’ve booked several trips with Ruth now - from Thailand and the incredible Elephant Hills to Abu Dhabi and, most...
Jul 31


"Ruth is absolutely one of the best travel consultants I’ve ever worked with" – Natasha
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,...
Jul 31


"We had an amazing time and created lifelong memories" – Sandy, Harry and family
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...
Jul 31


“Ruth took great time and care to fully understand what was important to us” – Ilana
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...
Jun 23


Client Blog: Helen’s family celebration in Tuscany
Not In The Guidebooks create the kind of holidays I absolutely love - personal, local, and packed with meaningful experiences. I knew...
May 28


Blue Skies & Sunnies - Spring Newsletter
I recently dispatched my Spring newsletter to all my subscribers. If you want to have a read of the full newsletter, click here ...
May 1


Ruth’s Blog: My guide to shopping and eating in Bangkok
It’s official – Thailand has stolen my heart (and Bangkok’s to blame)! An explosion of colour, chaos and culinary joy – with just the...
May 1


“Ruth is always available and tailors the holiday to your needs and budget” – Nicole
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....
May 1


“Ruth organised an amazing Dubai trip for us including the best hotel I’ve ever stayed in” - Deena
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...
May 1


“The holiday was absolutely incredible – our first time on a cruise was a huge success!” – Raj
Hi Ruth, Thank you! The holiday was absolutely incredible – our first time on a cruise was a huge success! We had seven nights on Royal...
May 1


Ruth has completed the updated Thailand Expert online training course
I am delighted to have successfully updated my official Thailand Expert online training course with the Tourism Authority of Thailand, to...
Apr 30


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...
Mar 23


"Ruth is so knowledgeable, understanding of my needs and always exceeds expectations" – Chris
I have been a client of Ruth's for over 15 years and have always found her so knowledgeable and understanding of my needs, likes/...
Mar 23


"Well done Ruth, everything worked out as promised" – Amir
Ruth arranged for us to go to the Iberostar Selection Anthelia, a big family hotel in Tenerife which was just the ticket. There were...
Mar 7


Ruth's Blog: The Sarojin, Khao Lak
On my last visit to Thailand, I had the opportunity to visit some properties first-hand that I was keen to add to my growing portfolio of...
Feb 12
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