This year seems to be motoring on by, just like I have been doing on my wonderful family road trip in California, more details of which I will be sharing shortly but it was fantastic to be able to visit the USA again.

It has also been an appreciated return to busier times in travel with so many of you enjoying your holidays and kindly letting me know. I hugely appreciate that clients take the time to write and I love being able to share your wonderful holiday reviews and blogs - a recent one from Ben actually brought tears to my eyes.

It has been exciting to be booking lots of exciting family holidays for later this year and into next, as well as wonderful honeymoons and adventures to exotic destinations like Guadeloupe, Borneo and Bali.

I have been finalising plans for my next online client event featuring my first exclusive escorted group tour and a very special guest.

Other exciting news includes Holidaysplease being recognised by the trade with a fantastic award, working with an exciting new partner, becoming a member of Edinburgh’s EGG community and being a part of a local wedding show this autumn with the brilliant Edinburgh Wedding Directory.

Thank you as always for your amazing support, which plays a big part in winning awards, and for all the kind comments on my social posts as well as continuing to share my details with your families, friends and associates who want to book with an experienced personal travel agent.

And finally, for all those that, like me need their regular Barney fix, here he is joining me to wish you all an enjoyable rest of the hot summer.

Gillian

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Family Holidays

"To keep the kids entertained so we can enjoy it too!"

is the most common answer when asking people what they want most from their family holiday.

There are many great traditional holidays for your clan as well as exciting options for a more tailor-made adventure like the USA, South Africa, Canada and Costa Rica to consider. I am excited to start planning the next holiday that suits your family's needs...

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Client Testimonial: - Gordon

"Best travel agent ever"

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"Your friendliness and prompt communication has been superb"

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Client Testimonial: Helen

"Thank you, Gillian, for always going the extra mile"

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Client Testimonial: Julie & Tony

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Client Testimonial: Margaret

"Thanks again for all your help organising our holiday to Fuerteventura"

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Gill’s Blog: Holidaysplease named Online Agency of the Year 2022

Holidaysplease were recently awarded Online Agency of the Year by Travel Weekly UK, a huge recognition for our hard work throughout the pandemic. It's the latest award to be added to the head office trophy cabinet and reflects our constant commitment to customer service. I'm so proud to be part of the team…

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Testimonials & Client Blogs

It’s always a pleasure to get feedback. And for an independent travel expert, good word of mouth is really important. A huge thank you to everyone that has taken the time to write about my services or their holiday, and share their precious photos. It means the world to me...

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