Julie McNicholas

Asia is one of my favourite parts of the world because there’s so much variety. You can have beautiful beaches, incredible cities, amazing food, culture, history and completely different experiences all within the same trip.

I’ve been lucky enough to visit different parts of Asia myself, and I love how every destination has its own feel. Whether it’s exploring somewhere busy and vibrant, relaxing somewhere more tropical, or combining a few places into one longer adventure, there’s always something new to discover.

What I particularly enjoy is how well Asia works for multi-centre holidays. You can mix a city stay with a beach break, add in a stopover, or build a trip around a few completely different destinations. It gives you the chance to see and do so much without every day feeling the same.

For me, Asia is the kind of place that keeps drawing you back. There’s always another country, city or island to explore, and I really enjoy helping people put together trips that make the most of that variety.

Family holidays are one of my favourite types of trips to plan because I know just how much the little details can matter. I understand that the right hotel, room layout, transfer time and location can make a huge difference to how relaxing the holiday actually feels.

I really enjoy helping families find somewhere that works for everyone, whether that means a great kids’ club, a good pool, easy access to the beach, plenty of food choices or simply enough space to make life easier. Every family is different, so I always try to find out what matters most rather than just recommending the obvious option.

I’ve also got lots of first-hand experience of family trips such as Orlando, Disney, Universal and Lapland, so I know how much planning can go into making those bigger holidays run smoothly.

For me, a good family holiday is all about making memories together without the stress, and I love helping to make that happen.

Lapland is one of those places that really does feel magical, especially when you experience it as a family. Seeing everything covered in snow, riding through the forest on a husky sled and, of course, meeting Santa makes it a trip that feels completely different from an ordinary holiday.

I was lucky enough to experience Lapland with my own children, and it’s still one of my favourite family travel memories. Watching their faces as they met Santa after a day in the snow is something I’ll never forget.

What I love most about Lapland is that it’s not just about one big moment. It’s the whole experience, from the snowy scenery and cosy atmosphere to the activities you do together as a family. It’s the kind of trip that children remember for years, but if I’m honest, the adults usually enjoy it just as much.

I really enjoy helping families plan their own Lapland adventure and making sure they choose the right trip, because it’s definitely one of those holidays where getting the details right can make it even more special.