A Grand Tour Through Fire, Ice and Northern Lights.
Some journeys are about reaching a destination.
Others are about the road itself.
It occurs to me that whilst I tell you that I design tailormade itineraries, unless you have booked anything with me, you may not have seen anything I have done. This being the case, I have decided to share a selection of past itineraries to give you a sample of what I can do. They have all been edited so that they are quick to read and not too full of details.
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If you are reading this post it probably has not escaped your notice that I have not written a blog post for years! In fact, not since COVID times.
That may have cost me some business, as prospective clients will no doubt have checked out my website and Facebook page before contacting me about their travel requirements. An absence of posts is not good. Am I even still trading? You could be forgiven for thinking that someone who does not keep on top of such things might not keep on top of your holiday plans? You would be wrong, but how are you to know?
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If you are one of the lucky ones who has not had to shut their doors yet, keep in mind the phrase “People will forget what you said, but they will never forget how you made them feel”. And that it is how you treat people right now, that
could determine your success or failure.
Today I had a thought, well maybe more than one, but we will focus on this one for now.
My thought was around handling complaints/problem guests, particularly in this current climate.
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I share my top tips for solo travellers in this week’s edition of Woman’s Weekly.
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With staycations becoming increasingly popular, along with demands for exclusive use properties for private parties or retreats, I am going to be bringing some great properties to your attention. So stay tuned!
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Think you are not a foodie? Does the very word conjure up images of molecular cuisine, Michelin star dining, a restaurant critic sitting alone at a table, criticising but not really enjoying his food? No, you are not a foodie, or are you?
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Whilst I cannot wave a magic wand and make it all run smoothly, there are ways to make it a little less stressful and add a little luxury.
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Recently a friend asked for some tips to manage jet lag. Personally, I do not take medication to help me sleep, or melatonin, preferring to manage my body clock myself. Below are my tips, based on 25+ years of frequent air travel and time differences to manage.
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Here are some of the top reasons from seasoned travellers, as to why travelling with hand luggage only, is their preference.
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Since no-one reads to the bottom of long blog posts, I decided to split this into two, particularly as I have three more briefs to cover!
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