Not Just Any Travel Agent

Your holiday, tailor-made for you by a travel expert

Sam Lewis, Holiday Travel Agent

Booking your Holiday with Sam Lewis

From Travel Journalist to Trusted Dorset Travel Agent

After 25+ years exploring the world and reviewing luxury hotels for top publications like National Geographic Traveller UK, I turned my passion into something more personal — launching my own ABTA-bonded travel agency based in Dorset.

As a personal travel consultant, I specialise in crafting unforgettable, tailor-made holidays — whether it’s a blissful beach escape, a luxury riding adventure, or the trip of a lifetime. I take care of every detail so you don’t have to.

You’ll get expert travel advice, curated recommendations and real support when you need it — just drop me a message on WhatsApp, even while you’re away.

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    Saves you Time

    On average people spend over 9 hours booking a holiday, I can do that leg work for you after a short phone call, meeting or zoom

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    Expert Advice

    I’ve worked in travel for over 25 years travelling the world and talking to operators. I know which company will be the right fit for you.

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    Help from a Human

    You have my direct number if you need my help while you are overseas. I won’t keep you on hold.

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    Ideas & Inspiration

    I’ll listen to your preferences and deliver something that you may have thought of..

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    Access to Offers

    My Dorset-based travel agency has access to over 450 travel suppliers and 46 key trade partners who offer exclusive deals.

Blog - Published Articles and Travel Inspiration

Blog
Beyond the Big Five: Africa’s Hidden Safari Stars
Beyond the Big Five: Africa’s Hidden Safari Stars
Trending Holidays for 2025: What's New and Where to Go
Trending Holidays for 2025: What's New and Where to Go
Book a holiday + help others
Book a holiday + help others
Celebrating something special? Check out these 10 hotels just a short flight from the UK
Celebrating something special? Check out these 10 hotels just a short flight from the UK
Island Hopping in Greece
Island Hopping in Greece
6 Ultimate Island-Hopping Itineraries for 2024
6 Ultimate Island-Hopping Itineraries for 2024
Venetian canal with gondola and arched bridge.
Panoramic view of white and pastel-colored buildings in Santorini, Greece, perched on a cliff overlooking the Aegean Sea.
Coastal landscape with turquoise sea, hilly terrain, a sailboat, and a small village with white buildings.
Woman with red backpack standing in front of a lush green waterfall, arms outstretched.
Scenic view of a coastal village with colorful buildings, moored boats in the foreground, and lush, rocky cliffs in the background.
Scenic view of long-tail boats on a calm bay with limestone karsts in the background, under a blue sky.
Traditional wooden boats in a turquoise bay surrounded by rocky cliffs and lush greenery, with a dramatic sunset sky overhead.
Taj Mahal with blue sky background
Prambanan Temple complex at sunset with pink and purple sky, Indonesia.
Person with backpack on rocky shore overlooking calm water and mountains in Milford Sound, New Zealand.
Santorini, Greece island view with white houses and sunset over the Aegean Sea.
Evening view of a coastal town in Mykonos, Greece, featuring a harbor with boats, illuminated waterfront buildings, and surrounding hills.
Elegant white building with palm trees and clear blue sky
Person snorkeling underwater with colorful tropical fish and coral reef.
Gardens by the Bay in Singapore with Supertree structures and lush greenery surrounding a body of water.
Taj Mahal with minarets and visitors, clear sky
Prambanan Temple complex in Indonesia, featuring tall, intricately carved stone structures and rubble on the ground, against a cloudy sky.
Vintage red and cream train carriages at a station with open doors, surrounded by greenery.
Temple of Poseidon at sunset with columns against a colorful sky in Greece.
A snowy mountain landscape with a wooden cabin, trees, and distant peaks under a cloudy sky.
A scenic landscape of a lush green valley covered with purple and white wildflowers, surrounded by dense pine forests and distant mountains under a cloudy sky.
Hillside cityscape with colorful buildings and lush greenery, set against mountainous terrain and a partly cloudy sky.
Two elephants walking in a grassy savanna during sunset with a dramatic cloudy sky.
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Scenic view of a river in Paris with a tourist boat cruising, historic buildings, and a bridge at dusk.
A large cruise ship sailing in the ocean with colorful decks, water slides, and a pool, surrounded by calm waters.
A couple sitting on the edge of a sailboat, enjoying a sunny day at sea, with a clear blue sky and distant sailboats on the horizon.
Family of four walking on a sandy beach near clear blue ocean water, with lush green hills in the background under a bright blue sky.
Family enjoying cliffside view of the sea with arms outstretched, wearing backpacks, father carrying child on shoulders.
Luxurious house with stone exterior, large windows, and a swimming pool surrounded by palm and flowering plants, set against a sunset sky.
Tropical overwater bungalows with thatched roofs over a turquoise lagoon, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.
Overwater bungalows on a turquoise lagoon with lush greenery and distant ocean view
Safari jeep with people parked next to an acacia tree in African savanna landscape.
Group of elephants standing in a grassy area with lush green trees in the background.
A giraffe standing in a grassland with mountains and a lone tree in the background.
Luxury lodge interior with wooden architecture, large windows, and comfortable seating area. Natural light and trees visible outside.
Aerial view of a church with a yellow dome by the ocean in a coastal cityscape with red-tiled roofs and modern buildings in the background.
Panoramic view of Guanajuato city with colorful buildings and hills in the background on a clear day.
Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro with cityscape and mountain backdrop, clear blue sky.
Colorful festival flags hanging across a narrow street lined with old, vibrant buildings.
Venice Grand Canal at sunset with gondolas and historical buildings.
Scenic view of Positano, Italy with colorful buildings on cliffside, a domed church, vibrant bougainvillea flowers, and boats in the blue sea.
Venice canal with bridge and colorful buildings
Scenic view of Siena, Italy, with historic buildings and lush greenery
Scenic view of a lakeside town surrounded by mountains, colorful buildings, and a waterfront with boats and windsurfers.
Tuscany landscape with rolling green hills, cypress trees, and a farmhouse at sunset.
Four people toasting with wine glasses in a vineyard, wearing casual clothing and hats.
Group of people celebrating Holi with colorful powders on their faces.
Colorful facade of a traditional Singaporean shophouse with arched windows and ornate details.
A train traveling on a stone arch bridge through a lush green mountainous landscape.
Two women in colorful clothing carrying baskets on their heads, standing outdoors with greenery in the background.
Historic Indian architecture with ornate columns and arches in a pavilion
Historic mosque in Cairo with cityscape background.
Scenic view of a turquoise lake surrounded by pine forest with snow-capped mountains in the background under a cloudy sky.
Silhouette of a cowboy on horseback herding cattle at sunset, with a dust cloud and mountains in the background.
A group of people riding horses in a wheat field with mountains in the background.
Herd of wild horses running on a dusty plain
Three women sunbathing on lounge chairs in a garden, wearing sunglasses and white robes or swimsuits.
Group of people posing on and around an off-road vehicle on a scenic hilltop.
Two people jumping off a dock into a lake at sunset.
Two people smiling and eating street food in a busy city street with blurred lights and people in the background.
Crowded street scene in an old European city with colorful buildings and people walking. A traditional horse-drawn carriage is visible, along with balloons and outdoor cafes with umbrellas.
Patan Durbar Square in Nepal with traditional Nepalese architecture and historical buildings, people walking around the plaza.
A group of people hiking down a forest trail surrounded by dense greenery, using a rope for support, with red and white poles marking the path.
People overlooking lush green rice terraces on hills with forested mountains in the background on a sunny day.
Scenic view of terraced rice fields and lush green hills with a cloudy sky in the background.
Woman in a white dress and hat looking at colorful traditional masks with long hair, inside a shop displaying various sculptures.
Classic cars driving near a domed capitol building, surrounded by palm trees and greenery, under a clear blue sky.
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