Ruth’s Blog: Tamarind Village and Raya Heritage, Chiang Mai, Thailand
Chiang Mai, in northern Thailand, is just over an hour’s flight from Bangkok. With its lush landscapes, cooler temperatures and gentler...
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Ruth’s Blog: An invitation to Phu Quoc and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Having travelled to Thailand numerous times, I was thrilled to explore its neighbour, Vietnam, for the first time. This incredible...
Nov 5
Ruth’s Blog: The Cape House Hotel - a hidden gem in Bangkok
As someone who has spent considerable time visiting Thailand, I'm always on the lookout for standout places to recommend to my clients....
Oct 15
Client Event: An introduction to Thailand
I’m very excited to be hosting an exclusive, in-person client event on Wednesday 20 November at the Nascot Arms in Watford. Having had...
Oct 13
Ruth’s Blog: Hotels that do good – Attitude in Mauritius
In a world where sustainability often feels like just a buzzword, Attitude Hotels in Mauritius stand out for genuinely practicing what...
Jul 9
Ruth’s Blog: My first visit to The Bush Camp Chiang Mai in Thailand
My love affair with the spectacular Elephant Hills is well documented. Having now visited twice and organised many memorable visits for...
Jan 25
Ruth’s Blog: Introducing Reuben’s Retreat – my Giving Back charity for 2024
In the spirit of giving back and making a positive impact, I initiated my 'Giving Back' campaign in 2016, committing to make a charitable...
Jan 25
Ruth’s Blog: Rediscovering Mauritius
Having last visited the beautiful island of Mauritius in 2007, I jumped at the opportunity to return last summer as part of a...
Oct 18, 2023
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...
Jun 6, 2023
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, 2023
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, 2023
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, 2023
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, 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 3, 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...
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 11, 2023
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...
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