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Luxury Travel Agent | Polar Expeditions | Bespoke Journeys
With nearly 20 years' experience in luxury and expedition travel, I specialise in creating once-in-a-lifetime adventures to Antarctica, the Arctic, Japan, Maldives, Africa, and beyond.

26/08/2026

This luxury Great Lakes cruise really caught my eye — it's rare to voyage through such a unique part of the world, and even rarer to do it with Hapag-Lloyd Cruises, named "Best Fleet Worldwide" by Insight Guides Cruising & Cruise Ships (formerly the Berlitz Cruise Guide).

Some voyages stay with you not for where they take you, but for what they stir up along the way — be that memories, curiosity, or a quiet flicker of wonder that reminds us how travel can feel personal.

This region has been on my mind lately: vast and intimate at once, a place most people know the name of but few have ever actually explored least of all by ship.

It's personal for me too — I spent part of my childhood around Toronto, the Great Lakes, Quebec and Prince Edward Island, and those early years still shape how I see that part of the world.

What draws me to these itineraries is how well the HANSEATIC inspiration, suits the voyage. Carrying on average 199 guests in award winning luxury, the pairing this region of Hapag-Lloyd Cruises and the Great Lakes just makes sense.

If you've enjoyed luxury cruising before, the name might be unfamiliar to you — Hapag-Lloyd still floats under the radar here in the UK, but seasoned cruise specialists rate it highly: elegant ships, service that notices you, food that goes well beyond what you'd expect at sea, and a real curiosity about the places they sail to.

If you love the ease of cruising and are ready for somewhere a little less obvious, the Great Lakes might be worth a conversation. So if these routes have sparked your curiosity too, send me a message and let's talk about what a voyage like this could look like for you.

03/07/2026

Just back from a lovely talk I was invited to give this morning at Nutwood Network. Thanks to all who attended.

I brought with me (very small) small buckets, paper and pens. And asked all to jot down what their travel bucket lists look like. I was struck by the variety, and imagination behind the initial suggestions.

Having opened up with why we travel and the benefits of travelling, we embarked on a whistlestop tour of global opportunities to explore!

By the end the buckets were overflowing (not surprising as they were tiny!), and I was overwhelmed by the additions!

It was great to see the level of engagement for where we can go.

It was also quite moving listening to the memories, some going back 40+ years of being in places that stoped you in your tracks. Travel means more than an Instagram snap, or a Facebook post, Travel can create memories that last a lifetime. When we do step out of our day-to-day comfort zone, we expand the horizons of our emotional, physical, mental well-being.

Great to hear to see examples of wanting to experience among other places… Angkor Wat, Iceland, Greenland, Easter Island, Galapagos, Niagara Falls, Singapore, Norwedian Fjords, India, Maldives, Gorillas in Rwanda, Sushi and Cherry Blossom in Japan, the Pantanal, Machu Picchu, Argentina, Maldives, Rocky Mountaineer and many, many more!

We scratched the surface today, but I hope, if nothing else, we have opened our minds to what’s out there.

Whats in your bucket list (no matter the size!)?

29/06/2026

I had a wonderful day on Sunday onboard Regent Seven Seas Grandeur.

I’ve been on a lot of cuise ships. I’ve sailed with Silversea, Paul Gauguin, Celebrity, Azamara, Cunard, Royal Caribbean, NCL, P&O. Been onboard with Ponant and Princess, but this was the first time I’d set foot on a Regent ship.

I was really impressed.

My first impression, as I pulled up was how big Grandeur was. I wasn’t expecting that. However, once onboard, I was struck at how spacious it was. I’d imaging on a full cruise, you’d think it was half empty.

We were treated to a tour of every suite, from the lead in Deluxe Veranda and Veranda Suites(from 307 sq ft), through Serenity, Concierge, Penthouse and even the Regent Suite, which at over 5,000 sq ft (473metres sq), genuinely took my breath away.

Public spaces were beautiful, and the art work stunning - including a Fabergé egg!

And the theatre was great, as an ex-actor, I can genuinely say, shows here will be superb.

We were treated to a taster menu at lunch highlighting the a selection of the restaurants on offer. The wine delicious and sprit list was excellent. If you want a G&T, the question will come back which Gin? Bombay Saphire?

Prices are surprisingly affordable, especially considering all of the inclusions (e.g. most shore excursions, gratuities, wine, spirits etc…)

And at the moment there are some great deals to be had.

For anyone considering a cruise or for those selling, it’s important to identify the overall embiance onboard guests are looking for. From experience I’ve always found that people who have cruised, tend to stay loyal to a particular brand because, a bit like a favourite coat, it just fits.

With Regent, the feeling that washed over me was one of an elegant warmth and relaxed luxury. Formal nights weren’t needed here. Regent is classy enough.

18/06/2026

Stop Press !! 18 June 2026
The UK FCDO Foreign travel advice has been REMOVED from the UAE!!

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The whole of the UAE, and further afield (e.g. transmitting through the UAE) is OPEN!

Etihad for example, are offering a free excursion to every booking made from June 18 to July 31. (Departures June 18 - December 31 2026).

Abu Dhabi - Free TeamLabs Phenomena ticket for every passenger

Dubai - Free Desert Safari for every passenger

03/06/2026

Greece - off the beaten track.

We've just returned from a wonderful luxurious week on the Ionian mainland coast.

I’ve been in travel for close to 20 years and if I’m honest, I’ve been lucky to have experienced Mykonos, Rhodes, Athens, Thessaloniki, Crete, Santorini, etc… But I’d never even heard of Preveza Lefkada airport (PVK). But with Half Term fast approaching, we cashed in a load of AVIOS for this, off the beaten track destination. Flights from LHR were a bonus.

First impressions of landing in PVK is it’s like something out of Casablanca! The inside was modern, but the facade airside, is wonderfully dated. No air bridges here, and thankfully only 1 flight from outside the Schengen area (ours) so border control was a breeze. It was the same on the return.

We’d bagged the last 2 bed Villa with Private pool at Hooga (Feel the Coziness) a truly chilled out base to explore this lovely part of unspoilt Greece. Breakfast was included, and there are 2 small supermarkets nearby, selling all you’ll need for the well-equipped kitchenette (complete with Nespresso machine). There are handy QR codes in the accommodation and by the main pool for ordering delicious snacks and meals from the kitchen. Or dine in Mysa restaurant. Chef Patrik Svenberg has spent a lot of time in Asia and his menu reflects both this, and his Swedish origin.

Top tips:
Hire a car, there’s so much to see close by, and although Hooga have an agreement with Alexandros’s very nice (aircon) AMG Mercedes taxi (and very reasonable). TaxiPreveza comes recommended.

We spent most of a day at Barracuda Beach Bar on Monolithi Beach. Monolithi is widely celebrated as the longest sandy beach in Greece and indeed the whole of the EU. It’s a quiet, pebble-and-sand beach and as if faces West, the sunset was spectacular.

We also sent a morning on the Ambracian Gulf spotting dolphins, taking a dip and had a nice lunch onboard with Amvrakikos Cruises. Again recommended.

Set in Mytikas, a tranquil and unassuming fishing village with a scattering of taverna’s and bars. Hooga seems out of place, but delivers. Total relaxation.

a 10-15 walk through town is Akrotiri, and a great spot for dinner, let alone to watch another stunning sunset.

Close by is the archaeological site of Ancient Nikopolis, founded by Octavian Augustus, and a small museum.

Preveza itself is delightful town. And again not flooded with tourists.

Also worth a visit is the little cove of Alonaki Fanariou.

We’ve had a wonderful time and will return. And when we do, we’ll head down to Lefkada, Parga, Alonaki and Katsiki.

19/05/2026

Today, Regent Seven Seas are revealing their new Season Voyage Collecion 2028-2029. With reduced deposits. DM me if you’re interested and want to get ahead of the queue!

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