My number one tip is to book that transfer and an airport lounge. The journey can be just as amazing as the destination and by taking advantage of the many beautiful lounges, you can arrive in your destination fresh and well-rested whilst escaping the crowded main areas of the airports - you'll also get to enjoy barista coffee, other beverages, and a range of delightful food to help you refuel and recharge in luxury. There is also nothing better than arriving in your destination knowing someone is there to collect you in your own private car to make sure you start your experience in style in the most relaxed way possible. Or knowing you do not have to haggle with a taxi driver or worry about an Uber cancelling! These small touches make all the difference when travelling.

I believe my research into out-of-the-box activities, places to stay, and other unique experiences gives my clients a one-of-a-kind experience and stories to tell for years to come. I try to make every destination worthy of a tale that you can pass on to friends, family, and other loved ones on your return. I like to find something different that you might not normally consider, as the unknown often provides the most magical experiences and memories. Some of my favourite hidden gems include a day-trip to Meteora in Athens, getting you out of the main city to visit the monasteries built by the monks high on cliffs in the sky that are filled with a different side of Greek history. I also adore a hidden location in Paros where you can experience the Valley of the Butterflies, and see a species unique to the Mediterranean.

The most memorable experience I created was a family holiday to Singapore - a multi-generation family experience is always a pleasure to put together. One family always springs to mind; they always told me they struggle to find the time to take a moment with each other, so I focused on finding time in the trip that they would be able to make memories together. I was able to secure a suite for the family at the spectacular Marina Bay Sands and they were able to have a gorgeous, shared space to reconnect as a family. I was also able to sprinkle that one-of-a-kind magic into this client's trip with a VIP guided trip to Universal Studios and Legoland, where they had a private driver and were able to skip the lines, and get away from the crowds. This was the most important thing and I believe in finding ways to take advantage of what each destination has to offer.

My favourite locations to visit include more of a Central European touch, like Czechia, Austria and Switzerland. I adore the cobbled streets, unique treats to eat, and the handmade crafts found in the markets. I recall walking the streets of Prague with friends with a funnel cake called a Trdelník topped with ice cream, looking through some of the local jewellers who specialise in handmade garnet jewellery - every piece was a work of art with details and character that would make the perfect souvenir. The markets in Salzburg are spectacular and offer a variety of handcrafted ornaments and crafts. I last came back from Salzburg with handmade Christmas ornaments made from cinnamon and clove, which bring back special memories each year that I bring them out. But most of all, I remember stepping into a watchmaker's store in Switzerland; the team in store were able to walk me through the watch-making process and show me how each style of watch they had on offer started from a spark of inspiration taken from the local mountains, wildlife, or flowers in the valleys that surrounded the city of Lucerne. This idea was then transformed into a beautiful handcrafted automatic watch that spoke about the history and magic of Switzerland.