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MEET REAL TRAVEL QUEENS WHO'VE BEEN ON TOUR WITH US!
Want to hear what real women who've been on tour with us think? Some of our amazing Travel Queens in their 20s, 30s, 40s and 50s share their experience below through reviews and videos, where you can hear them speak first hand about their trip and share their advice for women thinking of joining us on an adventure.
Rachel Ladd
Preston, UK
Tours: Croatia Adventure June 2019, Wales Adventure July 2021, Vegas Adventure July 2022, Thailand Adventure November 2022, Vietnam & Cambodia Adventure March 2023, Bali Adventure June 2024
"Ever since biting the bullet & booking on to the Croatia trip, I’ve been glad I did. I’ve come home feeling really confident in myself after deciding to just go for it! Mel is reliable & was so prompt with her replies in the run up to departure. She’s genuinely a nice person & has put together a fabulous trip.
Take the plunge, put your faith in Mel & (cheesy as it sounds) create memories that’ll have you smiling forever!"
Amy Preston
Blackburn, UK
Tour: Vietnam & Cambodia Adventure, February 2023
"Mel is so lovely and has created an amazing experience for everyone who joins on a tour! Could not recommend anyone enough, I did the 2023 Feb Vietnam and Cambodia tour and it was so good.
100% the go to holiday if you're a solo traveller who wants a bit of company, and even better, to just sit back and relax and have everything planned for you!
Mel has a great balance of fun and relaxation on her trips and I've met a bunch of the most amazing like minded women on my trip.
Vietnam was absolutely amazing! It's a 10/10"
Vicky Roach
Manchester, UK
Tour: Thailand Adventure February 2019, Vietnam & Cambodia Adventure February 2023
"OMG! What an amazing experience. Thank you to Mel for organising the best holiday I’ve ever been on. Everything you could have thought of was taken care of for us, Mel had organised everything to perfection I couldn’t of asked for a better holiday. I would highly recommend Travel Queen xx"
(Thailand Adventure)
"What an amazing holiday I've just had with some beautiful amazingly lovely ladies in Vietnam & Cambodia. It's been an epic adventure for me and Jane Farrell thanks to all of you for making it special and a huge massive shout out to Melanie Stephens at Travel Queen for yet again organising and hosting such an amazing trip, everything was planned out to perfection, definitely coming another in 2024! Cannot recommend highly enough."
(Vietnam & Cambodia Adventure)
Carly Davies
Manchester, UK
Tours: Thailand Adventure November 2018, Croatia Adventure June 2019, Wales Adventure July 2021, Hawaii Adventure June 2022, Vegas Adventure July 2022, Vietnam & Cambodia March 2023
"Literally one of the best experiences of my life, can’t believe I ever doubted booking this! I had THE BEST time, this was definitely what I needed in my life, I’ve made some amazing friends and honestly laughed until I’ve cried, and to top that off, in a place as amazing as Thailand! Mel has planned this tour PERFECTLY, absolutely everything has been thought out and frankly, what she doesn’t know about Thailand isn’t worth knowing! An awesome combo of luxury and adventure, we had party animals as well as people who wanted it more chilled and relaxed and everyone was able to make the holiday what they wanted. Thank you for an incredible two weeks, and can’t wait for the next one!! ❤️"
(Thailand)
"It's all over for another epic Travel Queen adventure and as always have come home full to the brim with love. So grateful for every minute of the trip with these amazing women. Vietnam and Cambodia (and Bangkok!) have obviously been breathtaking but as incredible as the trip was, for me it has always been about the people you meet along the way. Very lucky that I'm sure I feel this more than anyone - without having booked on a TQ trip in the first place, I probably wouldn't now get to see the places I do with one of my very best friends in the world, Melanie Stephens ❤️"
(Vietnam & Cambodia)
Stacey Bruce
Manchester, UK
Tour: Thailand Adventure November 2018, Vietnam & Cambodia April 2024
"I’m not one for doing reviews but this trip definitely deserves it! I did the November 18 Thailand Trip and although I was apprehensive about it (it seemed too good to be true) it was hands down one of the best trips I’ve ever done.
There was something for everyone. You could choose to do things out of your comfort zone or stay firmly in your comfort zone with no pressure; just sit back and relax. There was something different everyday and I had so many laughs.
I’d do it all again tomorrow. There’s not a single thing I’d change about the whole trip ☺️. 5 ⭐️ from me!"
Heidi Denham
Manchester, UK
Tour: Thailand Adventure January 2024 & booked onto Vietnam & Cambodia Adventure October 2024
"Just back from Thailand, my first Travel Queen tour and my first time in Thailand. I’ve loved every minute of it, jam packed full of activities, new impressions and lovely accommodation. There was such a variety and this was one of the things that attracted me to the tour in the first place.
Mel has organised it all for you with all her experience and knowledge, you just need to turn up and enjoy.
You’ll meet other likeminded travel queens there to enjoy the experience and have a laugh. It is amazing, do it for you, book it!
Highly recommended 🫶🏻"
Becky Bentley
London, UK
Tour: Thailand Adventure January 2024
"I just took part in the Thailand January 2024 tour and I am not sure I can put in to words how incredible this experience was.
Mel has created such a fantastic trip, with every element thought about and curated to make sure you have a wonderful time.
You will meet some fantastic travel companions, see some amazing sights and never regret making the decision to book the trip! Don’t hesitate to take the plunge and book the tour 😎☀️
There is no question I will be booking another Travel Queen adventure, I feel lucky to have been able to find Mel 💕⭐️"
Christina Nichols
Bolton, UK
Tour: Thailand Adventure November 2018
"When I decided to take the bull by the horns and pay my deposit to go on the first Travel Queen trip to Thailand……I never thought that it would be one of the best decisions I’d ever make. The places we visited were probably the most beautiful I’d ever seen. Each one was so different…yet so amazing! This was only surpassed by the other girls on the trip with whom lasting friendships have been made. We laughed and shared fantastic memories that I will never forget.
Mel was incredible and had every little detail covered……. everything from transfers by private speedboats…. to the most remarkable events….. Thai cookery lessons…… full moon party….. sunset meals….. visit to an elephant Sanctuary…… I could go on for ever! I even tried snorkelling….. which with my fear of open water, I never thought I would do…. I loved every minute!!
If you are thinking of booking on this trip….. the only thing I would say… is do it….. you will not regret it!"
Rachel Whittle
Preston, UK
Tours: Thailand Adventure November 2018
Avril Magee
Ballymena, Northern Ireland
Tours: Thailand Adventure November 2018 & Croatia Adventure June 2019
"I took the plunge and booked a holiday on my own to Thailand and I have to say I am so glad I did. Thailand is an amazing country and Mel had everything arranged to perfection.
I had such a good time that I booked another holiday to Croatia with Mel. Again a brilliant experience.
I have met so many lovely people who I never would have met if I hadn't decided to go and had a laugh and made some great memories and friends!! if you are thinking about it, stop...... just do it you won't regret it! ❤️"
Marie-Louise Stevens
East Sussex, UK
Tours: Thailand Adventure January 2023 & Bali Adventure June 2023
"I can’t recommend Travel Queen enough, Mel goes above and beyond to make every tour an unforgettable experience. You will visit the best places each destination has to offer, and share these incredible experiences with other like minded women. The first tour I booked was Thailand in 2023 it’s the best decision I’ve ever made.
Some people might be sceptical about booking a tour with people they don’t yet know but honestly you become friends very quickly, everyone is so friendly and just wants to explore and have adventures. I also went to Bali in June 2023 and we did a stopover in Singapore, another outstanding experience.
I have made friends and kept in contact with some of the women I’ve met on Mel’s tours. I have just returned from a trip to the USA with another friend who I met on the Thailand tour. We hired a car and visited multiple destinations and had the most amazing time. We are planning on doing the Hawaii trip in 2025 with Travel Queen. I can’t thank Mel enough for her incredible tours. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼"
Julie Dow
Ripon, UK
Tours: Thailand Adventure Feb 2020, Bali Adventure June 2023
"Just wanted to say a huge thank you to Mel from Travel Queen
for the most amazing trip to Thailand in February last year. Mel picked the most memorable experiences and the best places to visit. I would highly recommend you visit Mel’s website.
I made a small video (watch it below!) for all the ladies to look back on and it fills me with joy every time I watch it. This video gets me through everyday knowing at some point in the future we can all travel again. See you on the other side Mel hopefully in Cambodia/Vietnam!"
Hana Kay
Leeds, UK
Tour: Thailand Adventure November 2018, Croatia Adventure June 2023, Bali Adventure July 2024
"Absolutely fantastic honestly can't recommend Mel enough. She has something very unique & special with the Travel Queen concept! Everything was taken care of from start to finish with lots of time, thought & effort. No questions unanswered.
Her passion for travel particularly Thailand is almost addictive, I have fallen in love with the place too! Just arrived back from the most inspiring amazing experience of my lifetime so far on her 1st Thailand group tour x <3"
Amy Wilson
Surrey, UK
Tour: Thailand Adventure February 2019
"Well it’s a week since I left my Thailand travel buddies that have become wonderful friends and I’m still smiling with joy at what an incredible trip we all had. The attention to detail in the planning that Mel provided for us made it so we woke up excited each day and didn’t have to think about a thing. Mel has gone above and beyond the promise she made us and I don’t believe that there is a service out there that could compare to such dedication alongside the knowledge she continually gives. Mel has a wonderful ability to get to know everybody personally too so her attentive, friendly approach is invaluable. I can’t wait to go on another Travel Queen adventure! Thank you for making my life better Mel x"
Julie Salmon
Bolton, UK
Tours: Thailand Adventure February 2019, Croatia Adventure June 2019 & Thailand Adventure November 2019
"Hi, would like to share what a fantastic time with Travel Queen touring 7 islands of Thailand, meeting great ladies making friends which I will be meeting up in the UK, Mel the organiser took us to places I only dreamt of ♥ There are more tours which I will be going on like Croatia in June, also back to Thailand in November.
All I had to do was book with Travel Queen then just turn up, fantastic, all events daily was all sorted ♥♥♥ so ladies who want to travel get in touch with Melanie Stephens Travel Queen ♥ best choice I ever made ♥♥ thank you Mel you do make dreams come true ♥♥♥”
Hannah Gill
Worsley, UK
Tour: Thailand Adventure February 2019
"I cannot recommend Mel and Travel Queen enough. Just got back from an amazing 2 weeks in Thailand and from beginning to end it was the most magical, most enjoyable holiday I’ve ever been on. Mel has thought of everything to make this truly spectacular trip everything you could want.
Every day was an adventure and so well thought through and planned. I can’t wait to come on more Travel Queen adventures in the future! Thank you Mel ❤️"
Bex Cain
Manchester, UK
Tours: Thailand Adventure November 2018 & Croatia Adventure June 2019
"Booking this holiday was a huge leap of faith as I had never been on holiday with people I didn’t know - honestly it was the best decision I ever made ♥️ I’ve made fantastic friendships and shared some wonderful experiences. Best girls holiday ever. When’s the next one?! Xxx"
Lesley Caroline
Leeds, UK
Tour: Thailand Adventure February 2019
"I’ve just returned from the most truly amazing trip of a lifetime and it will certainly take some beating, not just for location but the sheer logistics of planning and organisation that Mel put in to making it happen and run seamlessly. Mel’s passion for Thailand shines through in her enthusiasm to share her love of Thailand with you and ensure you get the very best out of the holiday.
I would definitely book through Travel Queen again without hesitation as I don’t think it can be beaten on any level. Well done Mel, and thank you so much for the memories that I will treasure for ever."
Nicki Synkar
Leigh, UK
Tour: Thailand Adventure February 2019, Wales Adventure July 2021, Croatia Adventure June 2022, Hawaii Adventure June 2022, Vegas Adventure July 2022, Vietnam & Cambodia Adventure March 2023, Bali Adventure June 2024
"I had the most amazing time in Thailand on the February tour! Mel planned everything perfectly, the accommodation on all the islands were fantastic and I couldn’t have asked for a better holiday!
So many beautiful islands and made some good friends too! Best holiday ever! 😍"
Nicola Carthew
West Yorkshire, UK
Tour: Thailand Adventure November 2018
"I went on the November 2018 Thailand tour, and I got the last available place, and I am so glad that I did! I must have been feeling brave when I saw the Travel Queen ad on Facebook, and once I had spoken to Mel, I just knew I had to go. Mel totally put my mind at rest about absolutely everything, and she totally looks after you - if anyone loves the idea, but has reservations - just give Mel a call or email her and she can answer any questions you have.
We all had such an amazing time in Thailand, it’s one of the best things I have ever done, it’s a beautiful place and Mel knows all the best places to go, the trip passed so quickly because we were having adventures every day, and I met some truly wonderful people, people that I would never have met if I hadn’t have taken the leap and booked this trip, I feel so lucky to have been on this trip of a lifetime x."
Dawn Fairhurst
Cheshire, UK
Tours: Croatia Adventure June 2019
"Had an amazing trip to Croatia, I've always wanted to go and it certainly didn't disappoint. Activities were brilliant and well planned. However, it really is your holiday so there's no pressure, do what you want to do.
Added bonus meeting some like minded amazing ladies who I've remained friends with, we've even booked more holidays together.
Don't hesitate......DO IT!"
Catherine Thomas
Manchester, UK
Tour: Thailand Adventure November 2018
"⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Mel is an amazing & truly inspirational woman, her passion for Thailand & travel is absolutely incredible 👸🏼✈️🌏💛🤩
I had the most amazing trip to Thailand with Travel Queen it was exceptionally organised with a detailed itinerary, full of fun, culture, adventures & unforgettable new experiences (some of which totally pushed me out of my comfort zone but Mel & the other girls were total gems 💎 so supportive helping me with my fear of deep water ensuring I enjoyed the whole experience) ☀️🇹🇭🏖⛵️🐠👙🍹😎
Thailand is one of the most beautiful places I have ever been to, so picturesque with breath taking views 💛🏝😍 I have many many fond memories to cherish ☺️wish I could do it all again 🤗❤️"
Natalie Aspinall
Bolton, UK
Tour: Thailand Adventure November 2019
"Wow... is how to describe my experience in Thailand with Travel Queen! I had no idea I would love it as much as I did. It was a fun packed, cultural, eye opening, fulfilling adventure that I shared with 14 amazing girls and Mel the organiser of course! The experiences and memories I will take from this holiday will stay with me for a lifetime. Truly the best trip I’ve ever been on and made some friends for life! I would 100% recommend anyone to book a similar trip with Travel Queen and if you haven’t been to Thailand you will be amazed it’s so beautiful !"
Michelle Fraser
Manchester, UK
Tour: Thailand Adventure November 2019
"This trip was amazing from start to finish. It was everything I hoped and more. It was very well organised and Mel was constantly on hand keeping us right and answering our endless number of questions.
All the girls were super friendly and there was a real sense of group spirit that helped make the experience even more enjoyable."
Laura Gilbert
Burnley, UK
Tour: Thailand Adventure November 2019
"What an AMAZING experience!!
I’d been thinking about this trip for a few months before booking. What if I don’t like anyone? What if no one likes me? Will I enjoy myself?
Well I had zero reason to have doubts - this was literally the trip of dreams! From start to finish the experience was amazing. I saw parts of Thailand that no other tours go to. The accommodation was traditional and comfortable and the trips were truly outstanding.
When asked which part I enjoyed the most - for me it was the group. They made that holiday for me.
Looking forward to the next one!"
Jack Gritt
Gloucestershire, UK
Tours: Thailand Adventure February 2020, Wales Adventure July 2021, Vietnam & Cambodia Adventure February 2023
"I joined Mel on the Thailand Adventure in February. All I can say is WOW! What a truly AMAZING holiday! Everything was organised from sightseeing to hotels, restaurants and bars, adventures and relaxation, visiting multiple islands with a wonderful mix of boats, culture, elephants, partying, beaches, rainforests, monkeys and fabulous accommodation. A trip that will stay in my memory forever.
Thank you Mel for your organisation, happy disposition, fun times, quiet chats and for generally being a FABULOUS host to us girls! LOVED EVERY MINUTE!"
