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What does it really take to plan an unforgettable holiday to Australia, New Zealand or the South Pacific? In the latest episode of At Home with Luxury Dream Holidays, Claire Oliver sits down with Shubhra from ANZCRO, one of our trusted partners specialising in these incredible destinations, to talk about the experiences that make this part of the world so special. From watching the Field of Light illuminate the landscape beside Uluru to exploring Australia's renowned wine reg

Some honeymoons are all about switching off on a beautiful beach. Others are about adventure, wildlife and once-in-a-lifetime moments. Julian and Carol’s was the perfect mix of both, with a tailor-made South Africa and Mauritius honeymoon that gave them time on safari at Pumba Private Game Reserve in the Eastern Cape, followed by a stay at Victoria for 2 Beachcomber in Mauritius, an adults-only section designed for couples. It was exactly the kind of two-centre honeymoon so m

The Isles of Scilly sit just 26 miles off the coast of Cornwall, but they feel beautifully removed from everyday life. In this guide, Claire shares how to get there, where to stay, which islands to visit, the best things to do, where to eat, and why Scilly is one of her favourite places in the UK to walk, birdwatch and properly switch off.

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We honestly didn’t see this one coming – but we’re absolutely thrilled to share it. Claire and the team spent the day at the Hays Travel Independence Group Annual Conference at the beautiful Carden Park Hotel in Cheshire, soaking up a full day of sessions, brilliant company and a wonderful gala dinner to round everything off. And then came the awards. Out of the whole of Hays IG, Luxury Dream Holidays was named Leading in Long Haul – a huge honour for our little team of long

There is something really special about being in a room full of people who genuinely love travel. Claire recently attended the AITO Kickstart event - a brilliant start to the busy season, packed with familiar faces, new connections and some fantastic Marketplace networking sessions. Then came the awards. Completely unexpected and absolutely wonderful - Luxury Dream Holidays was named Most Improved Agent at the AITO Awards. As Claire puts it: "As the owner of Luxury Drea

We are really excited to share the latest addition to the Luxury Dream Holidays family - our brand new YouTube channel! You can find us at youtube.com/@LuxuryDreamHolidays and we would love you to subscribe. We have been working hard on producing and publishing video content that we hope you will find both inspiring and useful - from insights into our own trips and adventures, to content shared by clients on their travels, inspiration from our carefully selected partner

We kicked off our brand new video series, At Home with Luxury Dream Holidays, with a very special guest — Sarah Archer, UK Sales Manager for Beachcomber Tours, who joined us for a morning chat about one of our absolute favourite destinations: Mauritius. If you've ever wondered what makes Mauritius so special, this is well worth a watch. Sarah and Claire talk through why the island really is the ultimate all-rounder — whether you're after soft adventure, stunning beaches, incr

"Every time you go back, you feel like you're going home." "What is your favourite hotel in the world?" It's a hard question to ask a luxury travel agent, especially one who's covered 6 continents. But Claire doesn't hesitate. Royal Palm Beachcomber Luxury in Mauritius. She's stayed there as a guest three times, visited as an agent many more times, and still describes the feeling of arriving as "going home." Royal Palm sits on the edge of Grand Baie - just 69 suites on Maurit

We're absolutely delighted to share that Claire has been featured in TTG Media , one of the UK's most respected travel trade publications. It came off the back of Claire attending the Five Countries Workshop in London earlier this month – a brilliant industry event showcasing travel products across Iceland, Finland, Estonia, the Faroe Islands and Greenland. And it's fair to say she came home buzzing. We've pulled out a couple of highlights from the piece below so you can get

23,000 miles, 5 flights, 5 cities, 3 time zones, all in 14 days - what would you do to celebrate 10 years of marriage??? Go back to the honeymoon destination of Oahu, Hawaii for 7 nights? Why not! Whilst Oahu was the main destination, it was also a great opportunity to top and tail with stop overs in other locations. 10 years ago, we ventured to San Franscisco before travelling to Oahu and stopped at LA on the way back to the UK. It's a great way to see more so this t

Each family holiday stays with you long after you’ve unpacked your suitcase, and our November trip to the Red Sea coast is one I know I’ll treasure forever. It wasn’t just the winter sun or the incredible scenery, it was how it felt . Easy. Warm. Brilliant fun. If you’ve been wondering if a luxury holiday in Egypt is right for your family, I can tell you now: it’s the kind of trip that fills your heart right back up. Arrival at Pickalbatros Laguna Vista The moment we walked i

For several years now I have been craving a holiday abroad. I just wanted a bit of sun, sand and cocktails and the craving intensified over the last few months. I am neurodiverse and was already dreading the airport and flight. My husband and I began looking at deals online and in all honestly we got so overwhelmed with the choice, reviews etc and had no idea where to start! In my lunch break, I popped into town to run some errands and “accidentally fell" (🤣) into the travel

When we decided to book an impromptu winter break, Sheri at Luxury Dream Holidays was our first point of call. We weren’t entirely sure where we wanted to go, we just knew we wanted a couple of weeks away and some winter sunshine. Sheri was amazing. She gave us plenty of options and was incredibly knowledgeable about the different destinations and resorts. Our holiday in Hurghada was out of this world. The flights from our local airport were perfect, and the resort itself

I’ve always had strong ties to Australia - my Auntie was a " £10 Pom "! As a child, I was lucky enough to visit family in Adelaide several times, and that’s where the love for Australia started. I told myself I’d live there one day. Fast forward to 2005, and my husband and I, with two young kids in tow, finally headed off to the land Down Under. We lived there for nine incredible years, experiencing things I’ll cherish forever. We settled on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland,

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In a year of amazing achievements, we have another one to add to our growing trophy cabinet - and this one feels particularly special. We're absolutely thrilled to share that Luxury Dream Holidays has won Best Newcomer at the prestigious Lusso Luminari Awards 2025! A Night to Remember The Luminari Awards celebrate renowned tour operator Lusso’s top UK agents and being in that room at the stunning Kimpton Fitzroy London on Tuesday night felt really special. The black-tie eveni

Planning a European getaway? As of this week, there’s a new system in place we wanted to give you a heads-up about – the EU Entry/Exit System (EES), which went live on October 12th. It sounds formal, but don’t worry. We’ve dug into the details to keep things simple, so your travels stay completely stress-free.

After 40 years in travel, it’s not often a destination takes you by complete surprise. But Estonia, you certainly did that! It was one of the most emotional and eye-opening trips I’ve ever taken. It’s a joy to discover you can still be so wonderfully wrong about a place. I went in expecting it to be rather old-fashioned with a heavy Russian influence, and I couldn’t have been more mistaken. A Land of Welcome & Flavour Before I even get into the journey, what struck me about E

We're absolutely thrilled to share some incredible news - Luxury Dream Holidays has been shortlisted as a finalist for Top Luxury Weddings & Honeymoons Agency 2025 in the prestigious Travel Trade Gazette Top 20 Luxury Travel Agencies Awards.