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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...
Mar 31, 2022


"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...
Mar 21, 2022


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...
Mar 17, 2022


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...
Jan 19, 2022


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...
Jan 18, 2022


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...
Jan 14, 2022


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...
Sep 9, 2021


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...
Aug 11, 2021


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...
Oct 24, 2020


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...
Oct 12, 2020


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...
Oct 12, 2020


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...
Sep 13, 2020


"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,...
Sep 13, 2020


"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...
Sep 13, 2020


"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...
Sep 13, 2020


"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...
Sep 13, 2020


"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...
Sep 13, 2020


"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...
Aug 13, 2020


"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...
Aug 4, 2020


"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...
Aug 4, 2020
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