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Alan’s Blog: Introducing Leonor and our very own rooster of Barcelos
We were delighted to recently welcome Leonor to the Ultimate Destinations’ team as a trainee travel consultant. After studying Travel &...
Jan 27, 2024


“A big thank you to Alan and his team” – Caroline and Amanda
We just wanted to say a BIG ‘thank you’ to Alan and his team for all the advice and help they gave us for our recent two-centre trip to...
Jan 17, 2024


Ultimate Destinations Newsletter - Christmas 2023
We recently dispatched our Christmas 2023 newsletter to all our subscribers. If you want to have a read of the full newsletter, click...
Dec 20, 2023


Andy’s Blog: My African safari adventure to Tanzania
Although I was lucky to see gorillas in Uganda, this was my first experience of what is referred to as the ‘Real African Safari’...
Dec 17, 2023


Alan’s Blog: Celebrating 20 years of our Chorleywood shop
The pandemic brought forth immense challenges, testing us both personally and professionally. Amidst the difficulties, there emerged a...
Dec 12, 2023


“The whole team are great and can’t help you enough” – Kate & Pete
We have just returned from a holiday of a lifetime to Kenya and Zanzibar, organised by Deborah. From start to finish, Deborah was there...
Nov 20, 2023


Leonor has completed the Domes Resorts online training programme
Leonor has successfully completed the Domes Resorts online training programme to add to her specialist training . She is now a Domes...
Nov 2, 2023


Leonor has completed ABTA online training course
Leonor has successfully completed ABTA’s online training course – All about ABTA – to add to her specialist online training .
Nov 2, 2023


"Many thanks for recommending and arranging our stay in Crete" - Carol
Hi Deborah, Just returned from a great week in Crete. Many thanks to Alan and you for recommending and arranging our stay at GK Beach...
Sep 30, 2023


Alan’s Blog: New Ikos resorts in Corfu and Mallorca
This summer sees the opening of the latest additions to the luxury all-inclusive Ikos collection of beachfront resorts nestled across the...
Apr 1, 2023


Press: Carrier celebrates top agents at A-List Awards, TTG
We were delighted to feature in a recent article on ttgmedia.com about our recent win at the Carrier Awards. The Managing Directors’...
Mar 7, 2023


Awards: Alan Haynes wins Carrier’s Managing Directors Award
Carrier are a leading specialist UK tour operator who curate exceptional bespoke and personal luxury travel experiences. We share values...
Feb 24, 2023


“You completely nailed what I was looking for” – Adam
Hi Alan, I just wanted to say that I had a fantastic holiday at the Pineapple Beach Club in Antigua. You completely nailed what I was...
Dec 15, 2022


“Thank you for arranging our trip to Athens” – Carole
Hi Alan, A quick note to thank you for arranging our trip to Athens – it all went seamlessly. The Hotel Hermes was excellent and just a...
Aug 31, 2021


"We had a fantastic time in Sicily"
We had a fantastic time in Sicily. Thank you for your suggestion - so much more than we expected. Lots of interesting places to visit and...
Aug 10, 2017


"Thank you for everything you did to make this holiday trouble free" - TK
We had a terrific time. Everything worked like clockwork; your organisation was wonderful. Thank you for everything you did to make this...
Mar 21, 2017


"Thanks for your advice on the Ghazala Gardens in Sharm el-Sheikh" - The Deakins
Thanks for your advice on the Ghazala Gardens in Sharm el-Sheikh which proved to be a great place to stay and in a prime location. We had...
Mar 21, 2017


"All the hotels you booked were excellent" - Mrs & Mrs H
Our holiday in the USA was "awesome" as they say. All the hotels you booked were excellent. Thank you for helping us make it such a great...
Mar 21, 2017


"We had a great time in Kefalonia" - Phil
We had a great time in Kefalonia. The whole trip was very smooth and well organised by Ionian, and we would definitely use them again if...
Mar 21, 2017


"It gave us peace of mind to book with a local agent"
Living in Chorleywood, it gave us peace of mind to be able to speak directly to someone knowledgeable and book with a local agent. LP
Mar 21, 2017
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