Stephen Molloy
Urbanist by training, he spent most of his twenties traveling and living overseas. Bitten by the bug, he lived in Papua New Guinea, Timor-Leste, California, Australia, DRC, Kenya, Pakistan...and then Europe. Lover of all things two wheeled,
His last big trip: Exploring France on a bike with my kids in a bike trailer.
Favorite European destinations: Lake district, Scottish Highlands, Corsica, Stockholm
What places and activities do you specialize in?
"I specialize in the UK and France. The activities I focus on are a high-end selection of private guides and lodgings. I adore sharing activities and experiences that "
How did you get involved in travel?
"My parents were big travelers, and my dad writes motorcycle travel books. He sells online, but also at country fairs and has a great time with this hobby!"
Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.
"Travelling with my dad by motorbike through the Gobi desert. The motorbikes were from the 1950s and 1960s and we had breakdowns and snow and visits to the hospital. All the while we were hosted warmly and looked after incredibly well. Each day we awoke to incredible views and new adventures."
Stephen's favorite itineraries and travel advice
Top itineraries and travel advice
Fourteen days is ample time to experience the best of Scotland and Ireland, be it touring Edinburgh, hiking the Highlands, or reveling in the historic streets of Dublin. The...
Get ready for a 14-day adventure you and your family are sure to remember. This packed itinerary offers the full Scotland experience, from city tours of Glasgow and Edinburgh to...
This five-day road trip through scenic Scotland gives you a great taste of the highlights. Begin in Edinburgh to do some sightseeing between Old Town and New Town before...
Family itineraries
Get ready for a 14-day adventure you and your family are sure to remember. This packed itinerary offers the full Scotland experience, from city tours of Glasgow and Edinburgh to...
This weeklong adventure around England and Scotland is terrific for families—and travelers young at heart! Start in London with a ride on the Hop-on, Hop-off Bus, and an...
Experience the highlights of London and Scotland over 10 days on an itinerary perfect for the whole family. Discover London's famous palaces, enjoy a "Harry Potter" tour, and...
Luxury itineraries
London and Edinburgh are among the most cosmopolitan cities in the UK, offering a perfect blend of history, culture, and breathtaking scenery. Begin this 10-day luxury tour in...
Featuring the United Kingdom's London and Edinburgh as well as the Republic of Ireland's Dublin, this 10-day luxury tour offers the perfect mix of history, culture, and rugged...
This eight-day luxury itinerary covers the cultural highlights of the United Kingdom's London and the Republic of Ireland's Dublin. Begin your tour in England's capital, with...
Road trip itineraries
Explore Scotland and England by road on this 14-day, self-drive tour. You'll start in Glasgow with an introduction to its food scene before driving east to Scotland's capital,...
Discover the enchanting history and dramatic landscapes of the Scottish Highlands with this 8-day self-drive itinerary. Starting in Edinburgh, drive north to the rugged...
Walk in the footsteps of royalty with this five-day highlights tour of Scotland's spectacular scenery. Discover "paradise in the Highlands" at Balmoral Castle as you pass...
Favorite experiences
Gourmet Cheese & Cider Tasting in Normandy
Take your time exploring Normandy, a large, diverse region with a unique and rural way of life. The area is known for its rustic agricultural landscape, tasty cheeses, hard apple cider, and calvados brandy. Start with a well-rounded cheese experience, as the region is known for its fine...
Recent trip reviews for Stephen
Magical trip to Scotland
Scotland
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Sep 3 - Sep 16, 2024
Dear Robert
Thank you for this glowing 5-star review. We are a team who really love detailed feedback (I love when you name drop first names of guides!) so we can hear that we are on the right course. We will be happy to help out again in Scotland, should your next trip come back on the radar!
Thank you for choosing us as your trusted tour operator in the UK and Europe. It's a pleasure to do this job :)
Sincerely,
Stephen Molloy
The Allen family trip to Scotland and Ireland
Ireland
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Jun 21 - Jul 2, 2024
Overall, the trip was very good. there were ...
Scotland
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Jun 1 - Jun 10, 2024
I suspect that Cat or Phil will share some of them with you already. Instead of reiterating what i believe they have already shared with you, i will add another concern. I take some of the blame. I should have figured out that we had STANDING tickets for the ABBA Experience. You listed the tickets with a seat number, but it did say "Standing." I just could not believe that they were in fact tickets... Read more
Price gouging for a vacation
Scotland
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May 6 - May 15, 2024
Highlights and Disappointments
England
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Apr 21 - May 2, 2024
Ireland and UK trip
England
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Sep 11 - Sep 30, 2023
Steven was awesome! He really went the extra mile to help me put together a trip of a lifetime, including my 7 year old grandson. There were multiple moving parts and they moved around a lot, even during the trip. There were so many changes, additions and deletions, and other changes,... Read more
Greetings Ledeen to you and the family,
Thank you for choosing us, and for being such keen explorers. I can see that the Irish, Scottish and English legs of the trip pleased you a lot. We also love our wildlife guides in the Cairngorms!
I also want to say that I thoroughly enjoyed your attitude before during and after the trip! You are a real pleasure to work with as well.
sincerely, do take care and stay in touch
Stephen Molloy & the whole team at HIGH POINT HOLIDAYS
The trip we wanted
Scotland
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Aug 19 - Aug 28, 2023
Greetings Cat to you and the 6 other intrepid travelers ,
Thank you for choosing us, and for being such keen sports as you traversed Ireland, Northern Ireland and Scotland. I am happy you loved the roadbook that had the pro tips for each city!
I also want to say that I thoroughly enjoyed your crews attitude before during and after the trip! You are a real pleasure to work with as well and I wish I had a bunch of friends like yours to go travelling with.
Thank you again, take care and stay in touch - Go Notre Dame, right?
Stephen Molloy & the whole team at HIGH POINT HOLIDAYS
Fantastic Trip
Scotland
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Aug 19 - Aug 28, 2023
Stephen was great to work with as he adjusted...
Scotland
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Aug 20 - Aug 28, 2023
Greetings Bob,
Thank you for choosing us, and for being such great travelers. Thank you as well for the 5-star review of your tailormade trip. I love that you enjoyed the cruise of Mull, Iona and Staffa!
I also want to say that I enjoyed working with you and hearing updates as you traveled.
Take care and stay in touch,
Stephen Molloy & the whole team at HIGH POINT HOLIDAYS
PS - love the photos especially of you guys
KimKim did a wonderful job
Scotland
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Aug 10 - Aug 24, 2023
Also our guide for Glasgow: Andrew. He was so knowledgeable and had gone out of his way to find a historian of the church we were seeking.
The Skye in a Day Tour was excellent. The driver/guide, Bill, was a great storyteller and had a wonderful calming voice.
The private tour of the... Read more