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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.
I’ve worked
in travel for 20 years.
I
specialise in Asia, the Middle East, the Indian Ocean, and I’m a Tailor-Made
Specialist.
Japan, South Korea, Brazil and Colombia!
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.
The family
villa in Spain and dive bombing into the pool trying to get my mum wet while
she sunbathed.
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.
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.
Cycling around the temples of Angkor, they are the most spectacular and beautiful temples you will ever see.
Deet Spray… you never know when the little mosquitos will take a liking.
Try the local cuisine and be open to new cultures.
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.
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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