Insider hotel rates, food-first itineraries and neighbourhood-focused trip planning
I combine wholesale hotel rates, airline programmes and loyalty perks with obsessive food and neighbourhood research to build trips that feel personal, not packaged.
Whether it's a ramen-fuelled week in Tokyo, a Lisbon neighbourhood stay or a quick European city break, the focus is always on value, local culture and great food.
Serving UK & Ireland travellers worldwide
Agent-only hotel rates and airline programmes
Curated recommendations from real travel experiences
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Tokyo, Lisbon and Dublin sample trips show the planning style.
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Why travel with Keyes Travel
Keyes Travel sits between a traditional travel agent and doing everything yourself. You get insider rates and hands-on planning support, with itineraries built around how you actually like to travel.
Insider pricing without the hassle
Access agent-only hotel rates, wholesaler inventory and airline programmes without spending hours comparing tabs. I surface a small set of clear, great-value options and you approve what feels right.
Food and neighbourhood-first itineraries
Every trip is built around where you'll actually spend time – the ramen alleys, coffee spots, taquerias, wine bars and local markets. Hotels are chosen for their neighbourhood, not just their star rating.
Curated recommendations, not crowd-sourced reviews
My trip suggestions are powered by a recommendation engine I built from my own travel notes and a private network of experienced travellers I've met on the road. Every recommendation is personally reviewed before it enters the system — no anonymous ratings, no sponsored placements.
What I can help with
From one-off trips to ongoing corporate travel, everything starts with understanding how you actually travel. I pair insider rates and trade tools with a curated recommendation engine built on real personal experiences — not generic search results.
Hotel and accommodation sourcing
Access to internal and agent-only rates from hotel wholesalers and platforms, focusing on well-located, good-value stays rather than cookie-cutter chains.
Flight and airline planning
Help choosing routes, cabins and airlines that balance time, comfort and price – including when loyalty miles or status make a particular option worth it.
Food-focused itinerary design
Day-by-day suggestions built around restaurants, cafés, bars and markets I've personally vetted or that trusted contributors have recommended — plus walks and sights that make sense around them.
Business and group travel support
Support for teams, events or group trips where you want clear options, reliable suppliers and minimal admin.
Sample itineraries
These are examples of the kind of trips I plan. Every journey is customised, but this gives a feel for the structure, pace and focus.
4-night Tokyo food-focused trip
Shibuya and Shinjuku base, late-night ramen and yakitori, coffee spots and neighbourhood walks.
5-night Lisbon neighbourhood immersion
Alfama or Graça stay, markets, pastelarias, miradouros and easy day trips built around food and views.
3-night Dublin city break
Walkable base, pubs and live music, cafés, and a balanced mix of sights and down time.
How it works
Share your trip dates, budget and preferences
Tell me where you're starting from, where you'd like to go, rough budget and what matters most – food, pace, neighbourhoods, loyalty points, or all of the above.
I source insider rates and shortlist options
Using hotel wholesalers, airline programmes, trade relationships, and my curated recommendation engine, I pull together a focused set of options that genuinely suit your trip.
You review a clear, short list
Instead of twenty tabs, you get a concise set of options with transparent pricing and notes on why each one is worth considering.
I confirm bookings and keep you updated
Once you approve, I handle bookings and confirmations with suppliers and keep you informed at every step.
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Keyes Travel Ltd is a private limited company registered in England and Wales.
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Registered office: 71-75 Shelton Street, London, WC2H 9JQ, England
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