Our Expert Lauren

Luxury Travel Consultant

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Growing up in a small country town in the Lake District, I had the urge to get out and explore this big, beautiful world. This led me to many holidays during my studies in Travel and Tourism education, which then landed me a job in the travel industry in my local town of Ulverston.

At 26 I decided to move to the bright lights of the Big Smoke and get into the Tour Operator sector of ultimate luxury. I found where I belonged, and I never looked back.

Q&A with Our Expert Lauren

How long have you worked in travel?

I’ve worked in travel for 20 years.

Which areas do you specialise in?

I specialise in Asia, the Middle East, the Indian Ocean, and I’m a Tailor-Made Specialist.

What’s currently on your travel bucket list?

Japan, South Korea, Brazil and Colombia!

What do you love about working in travel?

Experiencing new cultures, seeing the wonders of the world, the temples, the history, the diversity, the different cuisines. The world is such a beautiful place and discovering these wonders and seeing them in-person enriches your soul.  Also, they say that travel makes you live longer and makes you look younger, and I am all for that!

This isn’t just a job, it’s a hobby, and we get to create, travel and sell the most amazing holidays and share amazing memories with our clients.

What’s your best childhood holiday memory?

The family villa in Spain and dive bombing into the pool trying to get my mum wet while she sunbathed.

Can you describe your best ever trip?

Doing a solo trip to India and visiting the Taj Mahal, then venturing up to Rajasthan to see all the palaces and temples. It was out of this world.

Where did you go on your most recent work trip?

Cambodia. The temples of Angkor are out of this world, as well as the people, the amazing food, and the beaches - they were like the beaches in the Maldives. It’s a stunning country. 

What was your most awe-inspiring travel moment?

Cycling around the temples of Angkor, they are the most spectacular and beautiful temples you will ever see.

What’s an item you always take with you?

Deet Spray… you never know when the little mosquitos will take a liking.  

Do you have a top travel tip?

Try the local cuisine and be open to new cultures.

What was your biggest blunder abroad?

Forgetting to re-apply sunscreen when snorkelling in the Maldives, the amazing marine life will place you in such a wonderful trance of snorkelling for hours that you forget that the sun is on your back. Ouch. 

My Top Recommendations

What’s your favourite destination?

Thailand. It has the most amazing diverse landscapes, culture, wildlife, temples, cuisine, and the most genuine, friendly locals. It’s a place of dreams.

Do you have a favourite hotel?

The Baraza Resort and Spa, Zanzibar. It’s a mixture of Arabic and African with a luxurious design. The service, the food and the attention to detail is world class. 

Can you tell us about a hidden gem you love?

Anantara Rasananda Koh Phangan Villas. You would think you were in the Seychelles, but this is on Koh Phangan Island off the coast of Koh Samui, Thailand. 

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