Global Traveller 8th Edition | Page 7

Geoff Pook Branch Manager Clevedon [email protected] Years in travel industry: 30 years and counting... I deserve a long-service medal! Dream destination: Probably New Zealand. A country full of contrasts. I would love to do both the North and South Islands by motorhome. Thus being able to see the country and the landscapes by free wheeling. They say to stop and stay for as long or as short as desired. The only trouble would be getting the time off from work to be able to do this trip. I’m not sure if the boss will give me 2 months away. Top travel tip: Don’t just go on holiday, make sure you experience your chosen destination. After all a holiday is supposed to take you away from the normal routine of your every day life. Desert island disc: Michael Jackson “You Are Not Alone.” Some favourite destinations: Barbados, Sri Lanka and Skiing in Colorado, USA. Essential travel item: Suncream and Passport. The first to give you protection and the second to remind you who you are! Trends for 2019 / 2020: I think for 2019 there will be a continued trend for “Adventure Holidays.” By this I mean holidays that are doing something different, immersing yourself into the destination. Not so much a bucket list trip but trying something new whilst away... activities, tours, hobbies and local traditions.