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Arlette Diederiks
She/Her
Expertise
- Luxury Travel,
- Wellness Travel,
- Sustainable Travel,
- Europe,
- Indonesia
Based in
Cascais, Portugal
Languages spoken
English, Dutch, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese
Profile details
About
Originally from The Netherlands, now residing in Portugal with my three kids. When I am not planning, booking (and enjoying!) trips, I love to spend my time in the water to surf, dive or free dive. Passionate about sustainable travel.
Travel style
I love to visit different destinations and enjoy once-in-a-lifetime experiences while staying at luxury boutique hotels. I like to be active, especially in the water, and I like to explore other cultures and sites. I am very passionate about responsible and sustainable travel so my focus is on destinations and activities with companies that share the same values.
Arlette's travel guides & trip reports

Seclusion and Serenity in Fiji: Discovering Wakaya Island’s Hidden Beauty

The Barcelona EDITION: Modern Luxury Amid Historic Surroundings

Two Islands, One Luxury Brand: Four Seasons Resorts Seychelles Complete Guide

Edge of Paradise: Experiencing Luxury at the Viceroy Bali

8-Day Uganda Adventure with Gorilla Trekking

Beyond Relaxation: Discovering the Holistic Magic of COMO Shambhala Estate

The Complete Travel Guide to Singapore: Culture, Cuisine and Charm

Raffles Singapore: An Elegant Journey Through History and Hospitality

St. Regis Bali: Where Luxury Meets the Ocean

From Fitness to Mental Clarity: 10 Best Resorts for Men’s Health

Island luxury at LUX South Ari Atoll in the Maldives

Luxury Stay at the Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi at Al Maryah Island

Escape the Winter Chill: Warm Vacation Spots in January

Rascal Voyages Trip Review: Barefoot Luxury in Raja Ampat

My Stay at The Four Seasons in Jakarta, Indonesia

Discovering Paradise at Jean-Michel Cousteau: A Journey of Ocean Adventures & Relaxation

Modern Design and Asian Hospitality at The Singapore EDITION

Urban Oases: The Top 5 Wellness Hotels in New York City

A Sophisticated Urban Escape: My Stay at Andaz Singapore

Nature Getaway to Comporta, Portugal

City Guide to Barcelona, Spain

Guide to Food, Luxury & Entertainment in Dubai

Moorish Adventure in the South of Spain: 7 Days in Andalucia

Luxury Surfing Destinations Around the World

The Ultimate Guide to Mauritius

Unveiling Elegance: Top Five Boutique Hotels in Toulouse, France

Local's Guide to Restaurants & Sightseeing in Amsterdam

A Travel Guide to Lisbon for Vegetarians

Eco-Tourism Adventures in Panama

Discover Bali's Unexplored Sister Island: Lombok, Indonesia

Best Diving Destinations Around the World by Month
Favorite hotels
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Arlette's reviews
Arlette is lovely and booked another property for me, as well. In both cases, she was able to put in the possibility of a day of upgrade. It was the upgrade of the room that truly, truly made the difference for me on this property. I am not sure why the property wanted to charge the extra $400 but, once I resolved that and had it reversed, everything was great.
- Tamarah L.
Booked travel to Phuket
- January 2025
The price that Arlette was able to get was less than what I could have found. We compared hotels at the river and this hotel near the sky train. Had there been availability of an upgrade, Arlette had asked for that. She checked ahead to make sure we had the correct beds.
- Tamarah L.
Booked travel to Bangkok
- December 2024
Excellent as always
- Natalya S.
Booked travel to Stockholm
- August 2024
Arlette was incredible from our first interaction. She clearly understood what we were after and presented a perfectly planned trip for us to make the most of time away. She was able to organize all the key pieces of our holiday (accommodation, car hire & surf teacher) which allowed us more time to enjoy Ericeira once we arrived as everything was sorted for us. Her communication and layout of the offer was very clear. We would highly recommend reaching out to Arlette if you are booking any style of vacation. We will be working again with her in the future.
- Brett T.
Booked travel to Portugal
- April 2024

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