Catherine Leech

Co-founder of 101 Holidays with well-thumbed passport, happily ensconced in rural west Dorset village. Likes spaniels, sushi, the sea and growing veg.

[Catherine Leech @catherineleech]

@bt_uk @BTGroup @WeAreOpenreach @EdwardMorelloWD #StokeAbbott has no Broadband today. BT states that we will be reconnected Friday pm. With no landlines and as a #NotSpot (no mobile signal) we now have ZERO means of contacting or being contacted. This is 2026!

[Catherine Leech @catherineleech]

@Laurenkbmedia Hi Lauren - thanks for getting in touch. I am no longer involved day to day but suggest you email mark at https://t.co/fGc5kt702P. Best wishes

[Catherine Leech @catherineleech]

6+ hrs & counting on @Easyjet delay. Capt taken ill as we boarded. New one flown in from Nice (can’t use UK crew on this aircraft!). Missed slot so now sitting on runway. Superb CSD doing her best but everyone tired & fractious. Wish us luck 🍀

[Catherine Leech @catherineleech]

This piece by @101holidays has struck a chord. Of the 3 stages of a holiday - anticipation, experience & memories - we can overlook the power of the former. I just booked a June trip with @simpsontravel and am now revelling in priceless anticipation. https://t.co/qWLUGS2vYl

[101 Holidays @101holidays]

A tradition here at 101: we always put together our own digital Christmas card. This photo was taken by our director Catherine on a recent trip to Bequia in the Grenadines. Happy Christmas to all our followers and partners!

[Catherine Leech @catherineleech]

How in the name of humanity have we become the country that tells refugees to go to yet another country “for an appointment” (available 3 days a week)…? Shame on you @pritipatel @BorisJohnson and our so-called “Civil” Service. #NotInMyName

[Catherine Leech @catherineleech]

@ChrisStosWright I just finished watching it - stunned, teary and enraged. The police’s behaviour continues to be beyond belief - no disciplinary action and some promoted! WOW indeed.

[Catherine Leech @catherineleech]

This is so simple & effective - located on the waterfront in Nea Paphos, Cyprus. Such a clear (& practical) message. Whilst we still devour #singleuseplastic, I would love to see one in every port & beach resort - even cities.

[Catherine Leech @catherineleech]

@justarcher03 Meta-Lunacy right there 🤬 x

[Catherine Leech @catherineleech]

Pinged 8am Tues, tested 11.15, neg result 7am. Pulled out of a village event last night but amazed how many people I know have disabled Test&Trace. Vacc'd plumber here - had it 4 weeks ago & he can barely finish a sentence. #Covidisstillhere #considerothers

[Catherine Leech @catherineleech]

@DVLAgovuk Thank you Beth - I have been persevering on that number at all times of day between 8am& 7pm for many weeks now. I have written letters too. Any other ideas…?

[Catherine Leech @catherineleech]

@DVLAgovuk Please help me. I have written, called (answerphone ALL days & times), Online Chatted (can't help with a medical licence renewal) - all since April. I need my licence - my GP & I have done all that was asked but nothing heard.

[Catherine Leech @catherineleech]

@ChrisStosWright Bravo - and so true. If I had a £ for every person stressing about having the right docs & tests, seeing others denied boarding because of missing docs etc.... Book with a professional.

[Catherine Leech @catherineleech]

Perhaps @GrantShapps once had a disappointing holiday & vowed to make life as tough as he could for an entire industry and its customers. There's only so much bated breath we can all hold ....and counting. #Getonwithit

[Sophie Griffiths 🇺🇦 @TTGTravelQueen]

Another lost summer – @grantshapps now needs to deliver a plan to restart the #travelindustry – capitalising on the #covid19 vaccine rollout and removing widespread PCR tests. #savefuturetravel

[Catherine Leech @catherineleech]

This measured & inspiring piece by Sam @ExpTrav in @TTGMedia is a rallying call for us all. The tough challenges continue but the tide of consumer confidence is turning. https://t.co/92SHYqGIbR

[Catherine Leech @catherineleech]

@travelgurutv @Amanda_Statham @FINNTravelUK @VisitMaltaUK Absolutely - would love to see how Christophe Harbour is looking now. My 1st client in travel PR was Malta (early 80s) so it holds a massive place in my heart. Still go to see friends there now - Gozo especially. x

[Catherine Leech @catherineleech]

@travelgurutv @Amanda_Statham @FINNTravelUK @VisitMaltaUK Yessss - the A Team is back! Bon voyage - and have a cheese pastizzi for me! 😘😘

[Catherine Leech @catherineleech]

@BeaconPRJane Farewell Jane - you’re a legend of our industry (and showing more grace and dignity than most of us have in our fingertips). Travel well, amazing lady.