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Anyone else already missing the sunshine? ☀️

Nothing says August Bank Holiday quite like waterproofs, hoods up and a good old British downpour!

If today’s weather has got you thinking about your next escape, now might be a very good time to start looking…

We have access to over 450 travel suppliers, and there are some incredible offers around at the moment - from a last-minute dose of sunshine to winter escapes and something bigger for 2027.

So while we’re getting soaked in North Wales… where would you rather be today? 🌴☀️

Ian & Rich

There’s a part of every holiday that nobody really talks about…

The excitement of choosing the destination is brilliant… but then come the emails, airline check-in, boarding passes, travel documents, luggage labels and making sure everything is ready before you leave home.

For many of our clients, that’s the bit they’re more than happy to hand over to us.

Where possible, we check clients in, prepare their boarding passes, organise their final travel documents and put together their Tailormade Escapes travel packs so everything is ready in one place.

It’s one of those little things that makes a holiday feel that little bit more effortless.

You pack the suitcase.

We’ll take care of the rest.

Ian & Rich

✨Thinking about Arabian sunshine this winter? Here’s where we’d stay…

Arabia has some of the best luxury hotels in the world - but choosing the right one can make a huge difference to your holiday.

A few we regularly recommend:

✨Atlantis The Royal, Dubai
For serious wow-factor. Incredible restaurants, pools and facilities - this is Dubai turned all the way up.

✨One&Only Royal Mirage, Dubai
For something more refined. Beautiful gardens, a fantastic beach and a much more understated style of luxury.

✨The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai
One of our favourites for couples who want a proper beachfront resort, while still being close to everything Dubai has to offer.

✨Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi
Grand, elegant and unapologetically luxurious. A destination in its own right.

✨Anantara Mina Al Arab, Ras Al Khaimah
A great alternative to Dubai if you want luxury, space and a more relaxed resort feel.

✨Six Senses Zighy Bay, Oman
For something completely different. Dramatic mountains, a beautiful beach and one of Arabia’s most special luxury escapes.

And don’t forget - Arabia works brilliantly as a twin-centre too. Combine Dubai or Abu Dhabi with the Maldives, Mauritius, Bali or Thailand, or even pair the desert with the beach in Ras Al Khaimah.

The important bit? There isn’t one “best” hotel. There’s a best hotel for you.

That’s where knowing the hotels and understanding how you like to holiday really matters.

Ian & Rich

✨This review really did stop us in our tracks.

Knowing our client felt supported, had complete confidence in us and, most importantly, enjoyed a holiday that exceeded expectations means everything.

This is exactly why we do what we do.
Ian & Rich

✨HAPPY MAURITIUS MONDAY 🌴

Think Mauritius is just for honeymoons? Think again.

Mauritius can be romantic, family-friendly, adults-only, adventurous or wonderfully relaxing - and it’s fantastic for twin-centre escapes too.

We’re proud to have a fantastic relationship with Beachcomber Tours, our favourite Mauritius specialist, giving us the knowledge and connections to create something truly special for our clients.

Over the next few Mauritius Mondays, we’ll show you just how much this incredible island has to offer.

There’s a Mauritius for everyone.

Ian & Rich
Tailormade Escapes

✨It’s all in the detail✨

We had some lovely clients visit us today for their final pre-travel catch-up ahead of what is going to be an incredible adventure through Canada and Alaska.

For us, handing over the final documents isn’t just about tickets and paperwork.

It’s our chance to sit down together, go through the journey from start to finish, answer any last-minute questions and make sure everything is completely in place before they leave home.

And just look at the incredible travel pack that arrived for them from one of our wonderful travel partners, First Class Holidays.

Beautifully presented, personalised and such a special way to begin the excitement before the journey has even started.

This is the part of what we do that we love. The planning may be finished, but our service certainly isn’t.

✨We make booking a holiday feel like a holiday

Ian & Rich

🤩Today we spent the afternoon with the teams behind One&Only, Atlantis and Rare Finds.🌴

Why? Because we believe the best luxury holidays start long before you travel.

Spending time with the people behind these incredible brands gives us a deeper understanding of their hotels, what's new, what makes each property special and, most importantly, who to speak to when our clients need us.

We don't just recommend luxury hotels. We invest time building relationships with the people behind them.

It's all part of making sure every Tailormade Escapes client receives the personal service they deserve.

Luxury holidays deserve a personal service.
Ian & Rich

✨Now THIS is a villa…

We’re incredibly proud to work with some of the very best luxury villa specialists, giving our clients access to properties like the incredible Villa Balbina in the Algarve.

5 bedrooms. Beachfront. Heated infinity pool. whirlpool bath. Gym. Daily housekeeping. Concierge. And chef service included for breakfast and lunch.

Even the poolside bar has its own beer tap!

7 nights from £2,575pp, based on 10 people travelling on 29th August 2026, including flights and checked luggage.

Luxury villa holidays really can be something special.

Fancy taking 9 others? Get in touch with Ian & Rich.

Price subject to availability and correct at time of posting.

✨ Happy Cruise Day Tuesday! 🛳️

𝐈𝐊𝐎𝐒 + 𝐎𝐂𝐄𝐀𝐍𝐈𝐀 𝐂𝐑𝐔𝐈𝐒𝐄𝐒

Now this is a combination we LOVE!

Imagine starting your holiday with 5 or 6 nights of complete relaxation at the beautiful 𝐈𝐤𝐨𝐬 𝐎𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐚 in Halkidiki, before stepping onboard 𝐎𝐜𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐚 𝐀𝐥𝐥𝐮𝐫𝐚 for a 7-night cruise through the Mediterranean.

Two of our preferred partners. One incredible holiday.

𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐈𝐤𝐨𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐬:

✨ 5 or 6 nights at Ikos Olivia
✨ Double Bungalow Garden View
✨ All Inclusive

𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐎𝐜𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐚 𝐜𝐫𝐮𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐬:

✨ 7 nights onboard Oceania Allura
✨ Sailing 7th May 2027
✨ Veranda Stateroom
✨ Full board
✨ All speciality dining
✨ Included gratuities
✨ Soft drinks & speciality coffees
✨ Complimentary Wi-Fi
✨ Wine and beer with meals OR US$200 Your World Included Shore Excursion Credit
✨ Private transfers and internal flights
✨ ATOL & ABTA protection

𝐅𝐥𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦:

✈️ 𝐋𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐧 𝐆𝐚𝐭𝐰𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐲𝐉𝐞𝐭
From £4,169pp | 5-night pre-cruise stay
£4,137pp payable to us + £32/€37pp payable locally

✈️ 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐉𝐞𝐭𝟐/𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐲𝐉𝐞𝐭
From £4,789pp | 6-night pre-cruise stay
£4,750pp payable to us + £32/€37pp payable locally

✈️ 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐡𝐚𝐦 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐋𝐮𝐟𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐚/𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐲𝐉𝐞𝐭
From £4,799pp | 6-night pre-cruise stay
£4,760pp payable to us + £32/€37pp payable locally

We know and love both Ikos and Oceania, and this is exactly the type of holiday we love putting together for our clients.

Get in touch with Ian & Rich, your Ikos and Oceania experts, to find out more.

Prices are per person and based on 2 adults sharing. Based on the 7th May 2027 sailing and correct at time of publishing. Prices include airport taxes and are subject to availability. All flight-inclusive holidays are ATOL protected. Total price includes local fees payable in resort of £32/€37pp based on an exchange rate of £1/€1.16.