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Sep 14, 2023
Gill’s Blog: Spring in Stockholm at last!
May 2020. Who could forget? It seems like a time from another world. My eagerly anticipated city break to Stockholm was the first of my...
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Jul 28, 2023
“Thank you for this wonderful experience. Everything ran like clockwork” – Margaret & Andrew
Gillian, Thank you so much for all your hard work arranging our Norwegian coastal voyage. We had a fabulous time, and everything ran like...
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Jul 28, 2023
“We cannot thank you enough for one of our favourite holidays ever” – Jac & family
We cannot thank Gillian enough for her help in booking one of our favourite holidays ever. We knew that we wanted to visit Washington and...
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Jun 6, 2023
Gillian Stewart Newsletter - June 2023
I recently dispatched my June 2023 newsletter to all my subscribers. If you want to have a read of the full newsletter, click here...
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Jun 6, 2023
Gill’s Blog: Bigger & Better. Introducing Travel Counsellors...
I am very excited to let you all know that following the recent acquisition of Holidaysplease by award-winning company Travel...
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Jun 3, 2023
Client Blog: The McColl family returns to Lapland
I’ve always enjoyed looking after Tina’s holidays, who in her own words can be “difficult to impress”. Since her and Gregor‘s honeymoon,...
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Jun 3, 2023
Gill’s Blog: My client John Ingham’s new Viking book, Blood-Eagle Saga
I am proud to have been organising John Ingham's travel for several years, including several inspirational trips to Scandinavia. When he...
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Jun 3, 2023
Client Blog: Aoife & Kevan’s honeymoon in Bali
The pandemic had played havoc with Aoife’s wedding plans, and she was kindly recommended to me by a colleague when looking for some help...
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Jun 3, 2023
“Gillian is everything you want from a travel agent” – Mo
Gillian is everything you want from a travel agent, especially when you're booking a once-in-a-lifetime holiday. Professional, reliable,...
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Jun 3, 2023
“Thanks for your help - the Ajman Saray is a fabulous hotel” - Stuart & Samantha
Hi Gillian, Thanks for your help with our trip to the UAE. The Ajman Saray is a fabulous hotel - well worth recommending to clients. Our...
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May 26, 2023
Gill’s Blog: Lapland - it’s not just for Christmas
The official hometown of Santa Claus is unquestionably synonymous with the ultimate festive adventures for the kids, but a recent...
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Apr 26, 2023
Gill’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...
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Apr 25, 2023
Gill’s Blog: My surprise short break in Seville
Nothing quite excites me more than a luxury hotel - a fact my other half knows well - and he came up trumps with a fabulous recent...
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Apr 1, 2023
Client Blog: The MacPhails & The Geddes Croatia Tour
There's nothing quite like travelling with family, especially when it's to mark a special occasion. Jonathan and his partner, Fiona,...
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Feb 20, 2023
"A very relaxing beach holiday" - Ruth
Hi Gill, Clive and I had a great time at the Royal Decameron Club Caribbean, Jamaica. Thank you. The grilled meat in the buffet...
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Dec 18, 2022
Gillian Stewart Newsletter - Winter 2022
I recently dispatched my Winter 2022 newsletter to all my subscribers. If you want to have a read of the full newsletter, click here...
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Dec 16, 2022
Client Blog: Mike and Geraldine in Sri Lanka and the Maldives
After their fantastic first holiday together, Mike and Geraldine were keen to satisfy their wanderlust with a multi-centre mixture of...
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Dec 16, 2022
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...
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Nov 23, 2022
Gill’s Blog: My family road trip in California
An overseas road trip is a memorable adventure at the best of times. When it's the family’s first holiday after a global pandemic and the...
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Nov 21, 2022
Gillian Stewart has completed the Essential Detail online training programme
I am delighted to have successfully completed the online training programme for the Essential Detail portfolio of Caribbean Boutique...
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