
One man and his blog - Part V
- By Graham Simpson
- 12 Feb 2025
- Views and reviews
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Time to get personal! In this section of the blog we reflect on our own travel experiences, share holiday reviews from guest writers and offer a behind-the-scenes look at what makes Simpson Travel tick.
The fifth instalment of Founder Graham Simpson’s blog looks back at summer 2024, and the realisation of a dream 40 years in the making… Read more >
The most important opinions are those of our guests... read what they have to say about summer so far... Read more >
The fourth instalment from Graham’s 150-year-old renovation project in Crete throws up a few unexpected challenges… Read more >
Our handy guide tells you how to get there, where to stay and what preparations you'll need to make for travelling to France with your dog. Read more >
If you've been left without your anticipated Mediterranean holiday due to unforeseen circumstances, James Villas' closure should not leave you disheartened. We’re here to show you a silver lining with our award-winning blend of luxury accommodation and unparalleled service. Offering a stunning array of villas and boutique hotels across idyllic European destinations, we invite you to rediscover the joy of a Mediterranean retreat. Read more >
The third instalment from Graham Simpson as he and Yianna embark upon their exciting renovation project in southeast Crete. Read more >
After one of our busiest summers ever, we've received many hundreds of reviews. Here's what some of our guests had to say about their holiday this year: Read more >
Well, what a difference a year makes! As we enter June, it’s almost inconceivable to think that this time last year a dark cloud hung over international travel and we were wondering if we might ever welcome Simpson clients back to our destinations again... Read more >
We slept on boats and beaches, lost weekends and found love, drank wine from copper pots and swore one day we’d return. Several decades later, inspired by my son’s gap year plans, that day came. Read more >
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‘So how did we find the near-perfect villa in Mallorca? The first step was to approach… Simpson Travel… we needed expertise, not just blinding choice.’ Author: Sunday Times Travel Magazine, The Villas Handbook
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‘The Simpson Travel check-in at Heathrow’s Terminal 5 was seamless.’ Author: Family Traveller, Katy Hill
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‘Where Simpson [Exclusive] really excels is in its first-hand knowledge of properties and destinations’ Author: House & Garden
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‘Simpson [Exclusive] delivers holidays that combine sunshine, five-star luxury and friendly service’ Author: House & Garden
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