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Experience in travel?
Having been in the travel industry
since leaving school, I really couldn’t
see myself doing anything else, I
feel really lucky as I combine my
hobby with my career. I have always
had a passion for travel and made
the decision to start my own travel
agency in January 2010. The great
thing about being a truly Independent
travel agent is, everybody wants
something different and we are in a
position to provide that.
Favourite destination?
My travels have taken me to many
countries, and I have lots of favourites
for different reasons but one that
stands out is Thailand -
The land of smiles!
Why you love what you do?
I love travel and try to extend my
own and my team’s knowledge
of new destinations every year.
There’s nothing better than clients
returning home with tales of happy
holidays and great new experiences.
The nice thing is Global Independent
Travel has grown organically, via
repeat guest s and recommendations.
Your most extravagant purchase?
Most recently the Dyson hairdryer.
Who would you most like to be
seated on an aeroplane with?
No one, I would like to be sat in
First Class!
What currently ranks highest
on your travel wish list?
Japan.
What’s your favourite movie?
Shawshank Redemption.
What’s your favourite quote?
‘Twenty years from now you will
be more disappointed by the
the things you didn’t do. So throw
off the bowlines. Sail away from
the safe harbour. Catch the
trade winds in your sails.
Explore. Dream. Discover.’
(Mark Twain)
What skill would you
most like to master?
Spreadsheets!
What’s the strangest thing
you have ever eaten?
Reindeer in Finland, and it
did taste like chicken!
3 ideal dinner guests?
Audrey Hepburn, Richard Branson
and Mickey Flanagan.