Ruth’s Blog: My Dubai adventure
I still can’t quite believe that just 20 years ago, Dubai was a desert. Today it flaunts style, and extravagance, and pushes the...
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- Jun 6
Ruth’s Blog: Bigger & Better. Introducing Travel Counsellors...
I am excited to announce that following Travel Counsellors' recent acquisition of Holidaysplease, I will be operating my business under...
- Jun 3
Ruth’s Blog: The Siam Hotel, Bangkok
There are few low-rise hotels in Bangkok, the city is far more known for its skyscrapers, but when I found out about the Siam, I jumped...
- Jun 3
Ruth’s Blog: Introducing the Blue Skies & Sunnies packing cubes
Being a frequent traveller, I've never found packing much fun, particularly for family holidays. A good friend helped change all that and...
- Jun 3
Ruth’s Blog: Giving Back - iheart principles
In 2016, when celebrating a 10-year anniversary with Holidaysplease, I set up my Giving Back initiative where I committed to make a...
- May 21
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 3
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...
- Jan 12
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 11
Ruth’s Blog: Destination weddings
You’ve found each other, the marriage proposal has been accepted and the wedding preparations can begin. More frequently, getting married...
- Dec 16, 2022
My Essential Caribbean Collection: 11 luxury boutique hotels for your delectation
The Caribbean: a decadent destination worthy of every traveller’s bucket list. Encompassing more than 700 islands, this winter sun...
- Nov 23, 2022
Ruth’s Blog: A new award and the Holidaysplease conference
It was fabulous to see so many friends, colleagues and associates to celebrate our resilience and strength as a company at our recent...
- Nov 1, 2022
Press: Homeworkers explain the pros and cons of living overseas, Travel Gossip
I was delighted to be asked to contribute to an article in Travel Gossip, a leading provider of travel trade social media marketing...
- Aug 31, 2022
Ruth’s Blog: My 16-year anniversary with Holidaysplease
I do like a quiz so thought I’d start this nostalgic look back with a trivia question. What year was this? It started with a lost whale...
- Jul 28, 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
Ruth’s Blog: Holidaysplease named Online Agency of the Year 2022
So, this happened last week... My Holidaysplease colleagues and I have been recognised by Travel Weekly UK for our hard work throughout...
- Jun 21, 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...
- Mar 31, 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
Ruth’s Blog: iheart is my charity of choice 2022
With so many incredible and worthy causes, it is getting harder to choose just one charity to support. Each year, since 2016, I have...
- Mar 17, 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...
- Jan 19, 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...
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