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“We are having a wonderful holiday in Mauritius, thank you Ruth” - Shelley
Hi Ruth, We are having a wonderful holiday in Mauritius. The Zilwa Attitude Hotel has exceeded our expectations and should 💯 be on your...
Sep 19, 2023


"Ruth's customer care is second to none" - Chloë
We booked our honeymoon to Mauritius with Ruth, and she was incredibly helpful at recommending various hotels and helping us figure out...
Aug 30, 2023


Client Blog: Karen and her family's cruise of the Iberian Peninsula with Princess Cruises
After Covid curtailed her family holiday in 2022, Karen, her husband Charlie and daughter Beth were more than ready for their 14-night...
Aug 26, 2023


Blue Skies & Sunnies Newsletter - June 2023
I recently dispatched my June newsletter to all my subscribers. If you want to have a read of the full newsletter, click here...
Jun 9, 2023


Client Blog: The Seymour family’s festive trip to New York
The Seymour family are among my earliest clients, and I have loved helping with their travel needs over the years and watching the...
Jun 7, 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 6, 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 creates a friendly rapport and always answers queries quickly” - Annette
Ruth has brilliantly helped me organise two fly-drive trips of a lifetime to California and South Africa. Once I advised where Simon and...
Jun 3, 2023


“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: 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...
Jun 3, 2023


“Thank you for helping to organise our family holiday” - Adina
Hi Ruth, Hope you are well. Just wanted to say a big thank you for helping to organise our family holiday to Cyprus. The Grand Resort was...
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


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...
Mar 29, 2023


Blue Skies & Sunnies Newsletter - Winter 2023
I recently dispatched my winter newsletter to all my subscribers. If you want to have a read of the full newsletter, click here...
Jan 16, 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


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...
Jan 11, 2023


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...
Dec 16, 2022
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