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“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...
Jun 3, 2023


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...
May 21, 2023


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...
May 3, 2023


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...
Jan 12, 2023


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...
Jan 12, 2023


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...
Nov 8, 2022


"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...
Oct 7, 2022


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...
Jul 28, 2022


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...
Jul 25, 2022


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...
Jun 21, 2022


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...
Mar 31, 2022


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...
Feb 21, 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


“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...
Jan 14, 2022


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...
Jul 12, 2021


"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...
Apr 18, 2021


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...
Dec 11, 2020


Giraffe Manor, Kenya
Kenya is a magical place for inspiring adventures. A land with around fifty national parks and reserves, beautiful landscapes, mountains...
Dec 8, 2020


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...
Nov 21, 2020


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...
Sep 13, 2020
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