Steph Stewardson
I'm based in
Edinburgh
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Hi, I'm Steph and I’m your personal travel expert. I arrange worldwide travel, tailor-made bespoke holidays and honeymoons, cruises, luxury trips and adventure travel experiences.
Having spent the last twenty-five years organizing and travelling extensively myself, I know how important it is for that long-anticipated holiday to be just right. I provide a fully personalised service from start to finish, taking your initial ideas for your trip, listening to and understanding what’s important to you, then using my skills, experience and expertise to create an itinerary which is tailored perfectly to meet your needs, saving you precious time and ensuring the whole experience is stress and hassle-free. I treat all my clients as VIPs and my aim is to ensure that every trip, for every customer, is perfect, every time.
It was my passion for travel that took us to live in Australia for seven years, giving us an incredible opportunity to explore this amazing country. It was also my passion for travel that took me to one of the world’s largest travel agencies, as part of the leadership team. I’ve been successfully creating dream holidays for my clients for many years now, including European city breaks, Pacific Island honeymoons, African safaris, trekking in South America, skiing in Japan, adventure travel through India and South East Asia and cruising in Antarctica, the list goes on, but every one was a pleasure and a privilege to organize and I’m pleased to say, resulted in happy clients who went on to book with me time and again.
In addition to a wealth of expert knowledge, I have also personally travelled to every continent including: Antarctica, Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, Tahiti, Bora Bora, Bali, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Malaysia, Borneo, Singapore, Hong Kong, India, Sri Lanka, Bahrain, Dubai, USA, Canada, Mexico, Cuba, Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, Colombia, Nicaragua, Panama, South Africa, The Gambia, Rwanda, Tanzania, Zanzibar, Mauritius, France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Greece, Turkey, Germany, Belgium, Switzerland, The Netherlands, Hungary, Sweden, Denmark as well as Scotland, England, Ireland and Wales.
I’m available to discuss your travel requirements at your convenience, and am happy to arrange evening or weekend telephone appointments if that’s your preference.
Please feel free to get in touch - I'd love to hear from you!
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Incredible Antarctica
The most southerly continent, Antarctica is the home to the South Pole. It covers an area roughly twice the size of Australia, has no resident population apart from a few scientists working at base stations, is the highest, the windiest, the coldest, and the driest continent. And it’s the most fantastic destination to visit if you get the opportunity. With only a limited season when visits are
08 Feb 2024 5 min read
Captivating Buenos Aires and Uruguay
Having fallen in love with South America after my trip to Brazil, I knew I’d be back, the only question was which country? With just a 10-day window, I wanted to keep travelling to a minimum, which leant itself perfectly to the beautiful city of Buenos Aires, followed by some down-time in Uruguay. Seductive Buenos Aires After an overnight flight direct from London, we arrived into Buenos Air
05 Jun 2018 5 min read
Finding my Brazilian Beat
South America has been high on my wish list for as long as I can remember, and having tailored many bespoke itineraries for my clients over the years, I knew there was only one place to start – Brazil! Rio – The Marvellous City We couldn’t see the whole of Brazil in 2 weeks, so decided to focus on the South for this trip. We spent five days at the lovely Miramar Hotel, Copacabana, and our fi
27 Oct 2017 5 min read
My Cambodian Adventure
I’ve had a love affair with South East Asia for 18 years now, but despite many visits, there are still a few countries that I haven’t seen. So, in March, I made my first trip to Cambodia on a 10-day solo tour. It was also a great chance for me to try out our fantastic local partners' products for myself. I always say that adventure travel doesn’t have to mean shared dorms and sweaty backpacks, so
12 Apr 2017 5 min read
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Tailor-made for you
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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