Ruth Inglis
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Edinburgh
The Best Journey Yet.........
I don’t book ordinary holidays. I craft extraordinary experiences.
I use my expertise to design unforgettable, once-in-a-lifetime journeys that celebrate your biggest milestones, from landmark birthdays to special anniversaries.
Travel Counsellors have trained me well and after a 30 year career as a government lawyer, I’ve switched my clients from Ministers to intrepid adventurers keen to explore the world in a more meaningful and immersive way.
I have a particular soft spot for expedition cruise and as a CLIA Expedition Cruise Champion, a CLIA Cruise Master and a member of the Expedition Cruise Network as well as my own personal expedition cruise experience I am uniquely placed to match my clients with their perfect cruise operator.
I’m a well-travelled, adventure-loving travel expert having explored over 65 countries. And as an empty nester (my three boys have flown the nest to University and beyond), I’m now seizing the opportunity to roam the globe more and travel deeper and I’m passionate about helping my clients do the same.
If you are dreaming of the likes of a bucket-list safari, a polar expedition, a complex multi-country adventure, an in-depth touring itinerary or even a round the world epic escape, then I can help you.
Just reach out and we can start planning and co-creating your next extraordinary journey.
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THE ARCTIC: A SAFARI ON ICE
In July 2025 I joined Quark Expeditions' Ocean Explorer, a small expedition ship carrying around 130 passengers, and travelled almost as far north as you can sail. I came home humbled by the Arctic, awed by its wildlife and scenery, and more passionate than ever about helping my clients experience it for themselves.
13 May 2026 5 min read
EXPEDITION CRUISE? WHAT EVEN IS IT?
I was really fortunate last October to be selected as 1 of 35 UK travel agents to participate in the Cruise Champions Programme – an intensive learning programme launched by the trade body CLIA (Cruise Lines international Association) for the cruise industry globally, to educate agents in one of the fastest growing sectors of the travel market. Amongst the intensive training sessions, I’ve also
24 Apr 2025 5 min read
BEAUTIFUL BANFF AND LAKE LOUISE
We’ve always been lovers of a ski-in ski-out resort and have skied a lot in the Alps and the Dolomites but skiing the Big 3 (Lake Louise, Banff Sunshine and Mount Norquay) in the Canadian Rockies has always been on our bucket list. It’s a very different type of ski holiday though as you need to drive to the various resorts but once you have your head around that it’s a breeze. We hopped on an Ai
10 Nov 2023 5 min read
BEWITCHED BY BERMUDA
BEWITCHED BY BERMUDA Within 24 hours of arriving, this tiny little fish hook shaped speck of land in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean had won my heart! Picture postcard perfect it truly is one of the prettiest and most immaculate tropical islands I have ever had the pleasure of visiting. Dotted with pastel coloured houses atop rolling hills with little stone dike walls and pink sand beaches, this
29 Oct 2023 5 min read
MAGNIFICENT MOROCCO
Just a short 4 hour direct flight with Ryan Air from Edinburgh and you are in Marrakech! A destination which has been on our bucket list for a long time. I reckon Marrakech is bit like marmite. You either love it or hate it. For me I loved the sights, the smells, the chaotic Jemma El Fna and the souks but most of all the incredibly friendly jovial and kind people. Everyone we encountered (wit
12 Oct 2023 5 min read
INCREDIBLE ICELAND
A quick hop over the North Atlantic from Edinburgh and we arrived in the Land of the Midnight Sun. Some call it the Land of Fire & Ice. I can only describe it as other worldly and simply incredible! Iceland has been on my bucket list for many years, but I could never quite choose which time of year to visit. A popular time is Winter for aurora chasing but having been lucky to see the Northern
10 Oct 2023 5 min read
SPECTACULAR SOUTH AFRICA
With only a small window to take this trip we hopped on a British Airways flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town via Heathrow. October is Spring in the southern hemisphere and so was a fantastic time of year to visit – blue skies and warm days. After the 12 hour flight it was wonderful arriving somewhere and having zero jetlag! Starting off in Cape Town’s wonderful Camps Bay area with spectacular v
04 Oct 2023 5 min read
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Your holiday isn’t just a trip away. It’s a longed-for escape, time to reconnect with loved ones, or a dream adventure you never thought possible. That’s why I take the time to truly get to know you and understand your hopes and expectations, then use my experience, connections and passion for the destination to create a trip that makes those dreams a reality.
Personalised service. Always
When you plan a holiday with me, you’ll be given my personal mobile number from the very first call. I’ll listen to your thoughts and ideas like I would a friend and arrange accommodation, activities, and flights that are all personalised to you. And I’ll share my personal tips and recommendations, so you can experience the true beauty of each destination.
Stress-free travel, and more time for what matters most
I believe your time away should be stress-free, easy, and seamless from start to finish. So, I take care of all the details for you - from ATOL protection, insurance, and flexible payments to access to the myTC app, which keeps everything in one place.
Support when it matters most
If the unexpected happens, you can rest easy, knowing that I’ll handle any last-minute changes, flight cancellations, or disruptions before you even pick up the phone. So you always feel happy, carefree, and ready to make the most of every moment.
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