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
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
A perfectly crafted holiday with attention personal preferences
Scotland
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Aug 10 - Aug 24, 2023
Hi Kate
Thank you as well for the 5 star review.
I also want to say that I thoroughly enjoyed your attitude on our calls, before, during and after the trip! You were a real pleasure to work with as well, and I was so happy when you chose to do an extra bespoke day in Mull, with free-time and time spent charging your batteries.
Sincerely, do take care and stay in touch
Stephen Molloy & the whole team at HIGH POINT HOLIDAYS
Enjoyed a memorable trip!
Scotland
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Aug 9 - Aug 20, 2023
Gareth, our walking tour guide in Edinburgh was amazing—very knowledgeable, provided a lot of history and great info.
Steve Reddick, our safari guide in the Cairngorms National Park was wonderful. He took us to all of the habitats and we saw many birds and animals; we especially enjoyed Murdo, the Scottish cow. Steve was passionate about being a guide and protecting the... Read more
We had an amazing time in England and Scotlan...
England
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May 1 - May 15, 2023
We had an amazing time in England and Scotland!! Thank You Stephen and your team for working with us with adding people to our trip last minute. We appreciate all your hard work, and we were able to have a memorable experience we will remember forever! The locations and hotels you picked were so fun and we feel we would have missed out on seeing so much of it weren’t for your recommendations. We have already recommended KimKim to friends and family based on our experience and we will continue to use you for future travels. Thanks Again,
Zane and Jamey Norris
Thanks Zane & Jamey for your 5 star review. Yes!
Thank you as well for choosing us, and for being such keen explorers. I can see that you loved the Scottish and English legs of your trip.
Indeed, one of our strengths is picking the right hotel according to each groups needs! Hence, why we had several calls beforehand.
I also want to say that I thoroughly enjoyed your attitude on the phone 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
Fantastic family vacation
England
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Aug 12 - Aug 21, 2023
Working with Gabrielle, Stephen & Marianna was great. They were responsive, listened & worked with me on activities, pricing & recommendations. They followed through on everything I asked of them. Our trip was fantastic and everything went perfectly. I seriously could not have asked for more. Thank you to all - you helped us make some special family memories!
Hi Susan
Thank you for the 5 star review. We love receiving backup that the bespoke trips we create are really great and appeal to all kinds of intrepid travelers like yourselves!
I am really happy that we delivered 100% of what was promised and you came away with superb family memories from travelling in England!
Happy to know you liked it!
Regards & thanks
Stephen Molloy & the team at High Point Holidays