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Exmouth 13/09/2024
Based In Muswell Hill
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I specialise in the Caribbean, North America, Far East, Australia, New Zealand, winter sports, group travel (golf, ski, spa), safaris, activity holidays, weddings, honeymoons & cruises. I handle business travel too, due to my expertise in complex itineraries. However, wherever you want to go and whatever you want to do, I can help.
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I absolutely live and breathe travel and I love to write about my experiences! Please take a look through my posts - you might find your own holiday inspiration.
19 May 2021
Today’s excursions started at 3.30pm, which gave us time to enjoy a leisurely breakfast, and then up to the sun deck to enjoy the scenery as we cruised by. And then enjoy a leisurely lunch! We then returned to our suites to get ready to visit Bratislava, the world's only capital city bordering with two other countries - Austria (west) and Hungary (southeast). We boarded the Crystal coaches fo
03 May 2021
After a busy day yesterday in Munich and at Oktoberfest, the choice of guided excursions today from Crystal Mozart, moored at Passau, included a tour of the Bavarian country side by bike, a Discovery tour of Roman Times and Roman dishes, a Passau Walking Tour or an IIz River Nature Walk. There was also a shuttle service into Town if you wanted to do your own thing. Mind you, it was always tempt
29 April 2021
Once Crystal Mozart had docked at Passau, Germany, my next excursion was a full day, with the morning to be spent in Munich on an escorted city walk, followed by my first visit to the iconic Oktoberfest. MUNICH Marienplatz Square & Town Hall is always in the top 10 attractions lists. One of Munich's most impressive buildings, the New City Hall (Neues Rathaus) on Marienplatz offers fantastic vi
01 July 2020
Next stop on our river cruise itinerary was Linz, Austria. After breakfast, we departed on our Crystal motor coaches for a full day adventure to Ceský Krumlov, in the Czech Republic (passports required!) There was also an excursion to Salzburg, and if you wanted to stay closer to the ship, there was a Linz City Walk and Tramway Ride. You could also jump on a Crystal shuttle bus to Lentos, if y
15 June 2020
Our ship departed Vienna at midnight and we cruised through the night on the Danube to arrive in beautiful Krems next morning. Krems is located about 70 kilometres west of Vienna, at the east end of the Wachau Valley which has a picturesque landscape formed by the Danube river. After breakfast, we set off on our chosen shore excursion, a hike to Durnstein Castle Ruins, where Richard the Lionheart
03 November 2019
Until recently, my own experience of Vienna had been limited to watching their concert on New Year’s Day on TV. Certainly, this city’s cultural heritage is mainly musical, the great composers like Strauss, Brahms, Beethoven, Schubert, Haydn, and Mozart all having lived and performed here. However, when I flew out to Vienna to join my river cruise ship, I discovered all the other aspects of the cit
12 June 2019
After a serene retreat in Ubud, Bali, followed by a full-on week at Club Med, Bali, I flew into Singapore for a few days on my way back to the UK. What an amazing place! It was the run up to the Formula 1 Grand Prix too, which made my stopover even more exciting. On the flight over, the Singapore Airlines safety video showed off iconic sights and sites of Singapore – really clever. Singapore is t
11 June 2019
As sorry as I was to leave the lovely, serene retreat in Ubud, I was looking forward to my stay at Club Med Nusa Dua, with golf, tennis and other sports on the agenda. Club Med is a great place for families, couples and groups, with a kid’s club for ages 4 months -17 years old, and activities on land and water to keep everyone happy. There’s 500 metres of beach to enjoy with the Java Sea beyond
08 June 2019
I love the Caribbean – however, I’d never visited the Dominican Republic, so jumped at the chance of a week there, to find out more about it. Discovered in 1492 by Christopher Columbus after a two-month voyage (I stand to be corrected on that!), today Dominican Republic is just eight hours from most European cities. SETTING OFF IN STYLE I’ve got used to kicking off my holidays in the most relaxi
26 November 2018
Thanks to a travel agent ‘fam’ trip some years ago, I had already experienced Bali – the “Island of the Gods”. This time, I arranged a 2-centre break, with 3 distinct holiday experiences – serene Bali, then active Bali, and finally a city break in Singapore. My Journey Begins Ever since I had to spend a miserable 30 minutes in the rain waiting for an airport minibus to collect me and take m
31 January 2018
Ships in the Celebrity Solstice Class promise an extraordinary experience. I found this to be so true. Recently I had the privilege of sailing on the new Celebrity Equinox, the latest addition to Solstice class, and it offers everything you'd expect from ships of this size - but delivered with a touch of class that sets it apart from the rest. The highly personalized service, exceptional dini
31 January 2018
The main appeal of Club Med is the great mix of sporting activities, good food, childcare and an opportunity to relax. It's a perfect family destination which includes great club facilities for children specifically devised for the different age groups and run by professionals. Flying out from Gatwick was very relaxing, with civilised flight times. We took advantage of the Meet and Greet car
27 June 2017
Being a Caribbean specialist, I jumped at the chance to visit two more resorts in chilled, laidback Jamaica – the home of Bob Marley, Usain Bolt and where Ian Fleming wrote the James Bond novels. I’m also a Sandals & Beaches specialist, and this was the perfect opportunity to experience these resorts for myself. I’m pleased to say my expectations were exceeded. Having once waited for a coach for
08 December 2016
The small paradise that is the island of St Lucia in the Caribbean certainly packs a punch – and I’m not just meaning the rum punches. If you’re looking for a romantic escape in a secluded, upmarket adults-only resort, or a family holiday on all-inclusive or a spa-sports break where you can easily mingle as a single, there’s something for everyone. This year it had got to October before I reali
29 January 2016
I was invited to spend a week at the Maradiva Villas Resort & Spa in Mauritius, as a guest of Francis Longueve, General Manager and it was a fabulous way to spend my birthday. BA had an offer available, so we booked Club World Class for our night flight out and World Traveller Plus for our return. We’d booked Meteor Meet and Greet for our car and as usual, this worked like clockwork. After a
19 January 2016
The view from our plane as we flew into Male gave us a glimpse of the beautiful islands awaiting us. After a short speedboat transfer from Male airport, we were greeted at the jetty of the award-winning Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, and then taken to the serene Welcome-Pavilion for a refreshing drink, served by Raj, our very own butler! This set the tone for our stay – wherever we went, the staff
09 November 2015
Our seaplane flew us all the way from the Thaa Atoll where we’d been staying up to South Male Atoll, and the seclusion of Cocoa Island by COMO. A private island with just 33 overwater suites, the lagoon and the white sandy beaches are just stunning. We were welcomed with the traditional coconut drink, before being taken to our new home for the next few days. All the accommodation is over wa
03 November 2015
I had been invited to the luxury COMO Resort in Phuket earlier this year (see my write-up), & my stay led to an invitation to visit their two resorts in the Maldives. Lucky me! It was so good to return to the Maldives. What a beautiful part of the world - truly a paradise. We flew by seaplane to the first island, from Male all the way to the Thaa Atoll in the archipelago’s southwest. The v
01 July 2015
If Thailand is on your wish-list – or if you think you’ve “done” Thailand – read on. Invited onto a very special educational trip to Phuket, I was privileged to visit a stunning area on the lesser known, less built-up side of the island. It’s a region of outstanding beauty, with the UNESCO site of Phang Nga Bay right on the doorstep. We stayed at a new luxury resort, Point Yamu by Como, set
27 May 2015
What I love about city breaks is that you can leave a rainy UK and only hours later, you can be sitting having a drink in the sunshine, and enjoying the culture and people of another city. Recently we flew out to Malaga and then went onto Granada and had a fabulous weekend there seeing the sights of this beautiful city. We did the usual meet & greet for the car at Gatwick which is such a str
25 October 2014
Perhaps it was eating breakfast while enjoying a fabulous view. Or taking the plunge before breakfast in our own plunge pool. Or maybe it was the sunny skies and the beautiful clear water. Or the lovely people and plethora of bars and restaurants on our doorstep for us to try each evening. More likely it was the combination of all these things that made our stay in Kalkan such a relaxing holiday
22 July 2013
What comes to mind when you think of Barcelona? For me I always think of Freddie Mercury and Montserrat Caballé singing ‘Barcelona’. The song is exciting and slightly over the top – which sums up this amazing city perfectly! With this in mind I was very excited about our trip to Barcelona. We flew out early on a Thursday morning, and returned on a Sunday evening. The flight was on time
28 May 2012
Because our Gold Travel Counsellors Conference was being held in Mauritius, I took the opportunity to stay a few extra days at Heritage Le Telfair Golf & Spa Resort, in Bel Ombre. This is a beautiful, colonial hotel with ocean frontage and an 18-hole championship golf course. Despite the similarity in our names, one of the key reasons for staying there was that I had some clients staying there
19 September 2011
Anassa is a five star luxury holiday destination, with a great sense of space, peace and natural beauty. The resort is a serene collection of well-maintained houses and villas, arranged like a traditional Cypriot village and facing the Mediterranean. Anassa is a hotel famous for its cuisine and service, and it certainly lived up to expectations on my visit. On arrival, we were greeted by St
20 May 2011
If you’re looking for a holiday with lovely pink beaches, spectacular azure waters, and the possibility of chilling out or getting as active as you want – Bermuda might be your answer. Located in the Atlantic Ocean, the flight to Bermuda is less than 7 hours from London, so you arrive feeling relatively fresh and ready to start your holiday. Bermuda has been described as the Switzerland o
25 October 2009
Cypriot hospitality is legendary, and you’ll be given the warmest of welcomes in Cyprus. As we flew out to Cyprus for our second visit to the 5 star Le Meridien Limassol Spa and Resort, we were resigned to the fact that our holiday could not possibly measure up to our previous stay there two years ago. How wrong we were. We flew out on a night flight and had booked the airport lounge
18 October 2009
With 7,000 years of history, the Maltese Islands are steeped in culture and heritage. The Maltese archipelago (Malta, Gozo and Comino) lies virtually at the centre of the Mediterranean, with Malta 93km south of Sicily and 288km north of Africa. With superbly sunny weather, expansive beaches, a thriving night-life and 7,000 years of intriguing history, there is a great deal to see and do. Th
11 September 2008
There is never a bad time to visit Paris. It's the home of gastronomic cuisine, designer shopping and wonderful architecture, and on a city break to Paris you can experience it all. It had been some while since I'd been there, so I treated my girlfriend to a long weekend there to celebrate Valentine's day. Travelling Eurostar, Leisure Select (first class) is travelling the way it should be
10 September 2008
Seeing The Maldives for the first time from the airplane is something that I shall always remember. If you look at the photograph in this journal, you'll see the incredible colours of the reefs. No wonder the Maldives are popularly known as 'the pearls of the Indian Ocean'. They are located to the South West of Sri Lanka, on the equator. Out of the incredibly large number of islands only 200 is
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