MICHELLE'S TRAVEL STORIES

The One Where They Avoided a Rainy Holiday

Two friends wanted to travel to Phuket for beautiful beaches, culture, and wildlife. The only problem was they travel dates were right in Phuket’s rainy season (our summer time). Find out what I recommended that ticked all their boxes and avoided a rainy holiday.

The One Where They Booked a Tennis Holiday

Five friends were looking at tennis holidays in Majorca. They were all intermediate tennis players, looking to play tennis and get some tuition while they were away. But all the specialty tennis holidays they’d seen were out of their budget. Find out how I got them their dream tennis holiday AND saved them £500 per person.

The One Where They Almost Missed Their Cruise

A cancelled flight from Birmingham to Heathrow almost led to my clients missing their whole Caribbean cruise. Find out how I made sure they got on that cruise and why there will be no holiday disasters on my watch!

The One With the Unforgettable Family Holiday

A family with two teenagers wanted to book an unforgettable trip to see Iceland, New York, and see Niagara Falls. I booked them an Intrepid Tour that explored all of Iceland, a stay in Toronto with pre-booked Niagara Falls arrangements, and New York packed with must-see activites. Find out how I used my expertise to make this a family stay to remember.

The One Where They Had a South American Adventure

A client wanted to see Chile, Argentina, and Brazil in two weeks. I love South America and have travelled all those countries myself. People often underestimate how big those countries are and how much there is to see and do. Find out my recommendations and how I made sure she maximised her South American adventure.

See why I recommended Chile

The One With a Magical Christmas

A family wanted to take their children to Lapland while they were still young enough to enjoy the Christmas magic. They came to me for advice on how to avoid the mass-market trips and have an authentic experience. I booked them a trip with authentic accommodation and full excursions (so no queuing to meet Santa or his reindeer) that caters to families with young children. Find out how I helped them cut through the confusion of all the packages out there and ensured they had a magical Christmas.

The One With the Safari Honeymoon

A lovely couple contacted me, wanting to go on safari in South Africa for their honeymoon. It was their first time going on safari, so I discussed the safari options with them and we booked them an itinerary of South Africa, ending in a safari in the East Cape. Their trip included restaurants and museums, the penguins at Boulders Beach, a stay on a wine estate in Stellenbosch, and a 5* safari camp. Find out how I used my expertise to book them a honeymoon that had it all.

The One with the Birthday on the Orient Express

A client wanted a special trip for her husband’s 60th birthday with real wow factor. We discussed a few options – they wanted to stay in Europe for 5-7 nights – and then I suggested the Orient Express. They stayed in Venice for 4 nights, in an oppulent hotel with a Grand Canal View room, and we booked some excursions to experience the history and culture. Then they took the Orient Express, where they stayed in one of their nicer cabins, enjoyed the world-class food and drink, and of course the stunning scenery. Find out how I can help you achieve the wow factor for your special occassions.

The One with the Epic Honeymoon in Canada

A couple planning their honeymoon in Canada asked my help in planning a trip that included cities, nature, a bit of adventure, and all of the things Canada has to offer. I planned a self-driving itinerary that included the best places to go in Canada for beautiful scenery and wildlife, the Rocky Mountaineer – a 5* Deluxe Train with panoramic mountain views, and finished in an apartment on the beach. Find out the full itinerary and how I can help you plan the honeymoon of your dreams.

The One Where I Climbed a Mountain in the Dark for the Most Beautiful Sunrise Views

A few years ago, I went on an adventure holiday to Borneo. The trip was full of fun activities like snorkelling, swimming, and ziplining, but the highlight of my trip was the Mount Kinabalu trek. We got up at 1am, and for the climb up, we had to wear head torches to see our way. I couldn’t walk the next day but the sunrise view from the summit was worth it all. Find out about the shenanigans that entailed and why I recommend getting outside of your comfort zone when you travel.

Just look at that sunset!

The One Where My Clients Had Their Beach Holiday Despite the Wildfires

My clients had a gorgeous beachfront villa booked in Rhodes and were excited for their family beach holiday. However, three days before their trip, Rhodes was dealing with wildfires, and while none of the beach resorts were impacted, due to road closures, transfer companies couldn’t get tourists to their hotels. I spoke to the tour operator to check if my client would be impacted and they informed us that the road was open and that they wouldn’t be able to give the client a refund if they cancelled. Find out what happened when the road was closed and how we got my clients to their villa for their beach holiday.

The One With the Solo Adventure

A friend of mine is a solo traveller who loves adventure travel. Her next adventure was the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu in Peru. There are many options available to see Machu Picchu, from no-trekking options to a 4-day trek and camping. My friend decided that if she was going to do it, she would do it properly – so we booked her a 4-day Inca Trail trek. As she was travelling solo, we booked a group tour with a trusted supplier so she had camaraderie and a knowledgeable guide. Find out how we planned her trip so she saw both sunrise and sunset at Machu Picchu.

The highlights from my trip to South America

The One Where I Climbed to Everest Base Camp

A few years ago, I decided to get out of my comfort zone and go on a trip to Everest Base Camp. The 8 day trip was like no other. Nothing can prepare you for the sheer physical exhaustion of continuous trekking at altitude or the unique challenges of life at altitude. Find out if I made it to Base Camp and the unique fuel source used by Everest tea houses.