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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...

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...

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...

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...

Press: How to make the most of video, TTG Luxury

I was delighted to be featured in a piece in the Spring 2023 edition of TTG Luxury, a leading travel industry publication read by many of...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Exclusive 15-day privately guided group tour to Vietnam and Cambodia

The charming destinations of Vietnam and Cambodia offer history, adventure and great culinary experiences, whilst remaining luxurious and...

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...

The Bucket List: Global sporting events

After the latest travel announcements and looking forward to life returning to something like a new normal, I have seen a flurry of...

The Bucket List: Africa

If we have taken anything from the Covid pandemic, it should be the ability to live life how we want to. The Bucket List is where I will...

The Bucket List: Three nights in New York City

If we have taken anything from 2020, it should be the ability to live life how we want to. The Bucket List is where I will be...