Beach & All-Inclusive
From the luxury all inclusive resorts, long haul or short haul, family friendly beach break, villas to adult only escapes and everything in between.
Escape with Ellie
Family Holidays Planned Around Your Family
The big summer trip. The first ski week. Lapland for the year the magic still works. Disney before they grow out of it. I plan all of them, book all of them, and deal with any issues when they arise. You simply pack, turn up and create amazing memories that last a lifetime.
The trips I plan most
Family holidays are not one thing. A week in a beach resort with a toddler is a different job to a ski week with two teenagers, I tailor the holiday to meet your needs.
Family Ski Holidays
From self-catered to catered chalets, ski school, lift passes and ensuring the resort matches the ability of skiers in your group.
Family Cruises
I have access to all the major cruise liners including Disney, P&O, Royal Caribbean, MSC so you can enjoy sailing away.
Lapland & Christmas Trips
Day trips, Santa breaks, longer stays with husky sledding, and festive Christmas markets to experience the true magic of christmas.
Disney Holidays
Paris and Florida, mostly. Disney is a job: park tickets, dining reservations, character meals, hotel category, transfers, Lightning Lane add-ons. I do all of it, so you don't spend three months on parenting forums working it out.
Multi-Trips
One holiday, multiple locations ensuring a seamless travel experience.
City Breaks
A few days away with proper food, good walking and a hotel in the right neighbourhood - no long-haul flight needed.
Short UK Breaks
Long weekends without the flight - Lake District, Cornwall, the Cotswolds, sorted without you losing three evenings to comparison sites.
What you actually get from booking through me
"Stress-free" gets thrown around a lot in travel. Here is what it means in practice.
How It Works
- Step 1 – Tell me your idea. You share the kind of trip you're thinking about. It can be really specific - a Disney week in October half-term, four nights in Lapland next December, a ski holiday in Morzine for two adults and three children - or something more open-ended like "somewhere warm in May, around £4k, two kids under ten, no long flights".
- Step 2 – I do the research. I search, compare and shortlist the best options that match your dates, budget and preferences.
- Step 3 – We refine it together. You review the options, we discuss what you like and don't like, and I make any changes needed until it's exactly right.
- Step 4 – I handle all the bookings. Once you're happy, I book every part of the holiday for you - flights, hotel, transfers, excursions and anything else you need.
- Step 5 – You receive everything you need. I send your confirmations, travel documents and all relevant contact details so you're fully prepared.
- Step 6 – You enjoy your holiday. Relax knowing everything has been taken care of.
Throughout the entire process, you only deal with me. Any questions, changes or issues come straight to me - no call centres, no waiting on hold, no stress. I do all the hard work so you can focus on looking forward to your holiday.
Planning Around Your Family
The details that shape every family trip I plan, and how I work around the school calendar.
How do you plan for children of different ages on the same trip?
A two-year-old, a six-year-old and a teenager need different things from the same hotel. I match the property to the youngest and the oldest at the same time.
How do you work around school holidays and INSET days?
Term dates differ across Wales, England, Scotland and Northern Ireland. INSET days can shift you off the peak weekend and save real money. Tell me which school each child is at and I'll work around it.
Do I need to give you my real budget?
Yes - not a number you've inflated for the quote. Tell me the real figure and I'll plan inside it.
How do you handle allergies and dietary needs?
Airlines and hotels get told before you arrive, not while you're trying to order dinner.
Can you find accessible accommodation?
Yes. Step-free rooms, ground floor, pool hoists, wheelchair-friendly transfers. Ask, and I'll only show you properties that work.
Can you help us travel with a baby or under-fives?
Yes. Cots, bottle warmers, milk on flights, pram-friendly resorts, baggage allowance for the buggy and car seat all get sorted.
Can you arrange something for a special occasion during the trip?
Yes. Birthdays, anniversaries, milestone trips - cakes, room decorations, the small touches that take five minutes on my end and make the holiday for your child.
What's the best way to avoid paying peak school-holiday prices?
Book early - six to nine months out for summer and Easter is the sensible window, and Christmas and Lapland sometimes need nine to twelve.
Can INSET days help us save money?
Yes. A Friday or Monday INSET can shift you off the peak Saturday flight. The savings on a family of four are usually worth more than the inconvenience of one extra day off.
Does being flexible on destination save money?
Often, yes. The same budget that buys you Tenerife in August might buy you Turkey or Croatia with a better hotel and shorter flights. I'll show you the trade-offs and let you decide.
Can we take the children out of school for a cheaper holiday?
Schools rarely grant leave outside exceptional circumstances, and there are fines for unauthorised absence.
Booked with full protection
Every family holiday I book is covered.
- ABTA covers package holidays that do not involve a flight (UK breaks, rail-based trips, some cruises).
- ATOL covers flight-inclusive packages. You get an ATOL certificate with every booking.
If a supplier collapses or a major disruption hits, your money is protected. My ABTA number is P7384.
Common questions from families
The ones I hear most often, answered plainly.
Do we pay extra for booking through a travel agent?
No. Suppliers pay me commission. The price is the same as booking direct, and you get the planning, the protection and the post-booking support thrown in.
How far in advance should we book?
Summer and Easter: six to nine months out. Christmas, Lapland and peak ski weeks: nine to twelve months. Half-term breaks: three to six months. Short notice is sometimes fine for cheaper destinations, but the school-holiday weeks book up fast.
What happens if our flight is cancelled or changed?
You message or call me. I deal with the airline. I rebook, shift the transfers, and update your itinerary. You don't sit on hold and you don't read four different airline policy pages trying to work out what you're entitled to.
Can you book Disney park tickets, dining and add-ons?
Yes. I can book it all including park tickets, dining reservations, character experiences. Disney is one of the trips that benefits most from a real person doing the legwork.
We've got a baby coming on the trip. Can you handle that?
Yes, I will liaise with the hotel to ensure a cot is in place and consider this when designing a trip.
One of our children has an allergy. How do you handle it?
I notify the airline in advance, request a dietary-friendly meal on the flight, if applicable. I also contact the hotel beforehand to make them aware.
Can we bring grandparents on the trip?
Yes. Multi-gen holidays are common and I plan them often. Different bedrooms, adjoining rooms, villas, or family hotels with the right facilities for a wider age range. Accessibility built in where it's needed.
Where do you book family holidays to?
Most of the world. Europe, USA, Caribbean, Asia, long-haul, cruises, ski, Disney, Lapland. If there's somewhere specific you want and I can't help, I'll tell you straight.
Do you only work with families in Cardiff?
No. I'm based in Cardiff, but I plan family holidays for clients across the UK. Most of the work happens by phone, email or video call. You only meet me in person if you want to.
Let's plan your family's next trip
Tell me roughly where you want to go, when, and who is coming. I'll come back with two or three options and real prices.
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