Alex Pickering Assistant Manager

My passion for travel was ignited after spending 6 weeks in Europe. I was positive when people told me I would “meet friends for life” they were crazy. After a life changing trip I can happily say I now have my closest friends for life from that trip. My mind was opened to the endless possibilities of travel, how life changing it can be and how important it is to have someone who knows what they’re talking about and can assist you in every stage of planning your own life changing experience!

I've been in the travel industry for more than 2 years and have travelled to more than 30 countries. My goal is to keep the number of countries visited greater than my age. So far I am ahead of the game! I love meeting new people and channelling my passion for travel into everything I present to my clients. I can’t wait to meet you and discuss how I can help give you an experience that will remain with you for life.

travel tips

• The easiest way to budget for any holiday is to pre-book everything beforehand (especially your bucket list things of to see and do!). Not only will you secure your spot on your desired tour/activity, you'll have a more detailed idea of overall cost before you set off. There is nothing worse than budgeting for food and transport but then missing out on an amazing experience because it wasn’t pre-booked or it ends up being more expensive than you bargained for on the day.
• There is a reason there are so many tour and cruise companies for travellers to choose from. Quite simply, there is a product / experience to suit everyone! How you find out what suits you best is to discuss with a travel professional what is most important to you as a traveller and a person.
• Seen the Eiffel Tower but haven’t seen the countryside of France? I would recommend a Backroads Touring tour of France. Hankering after a river cruise that also offers cycling and hiking? I would suggest an Avalon Active Discovery river cruise.

hot picks

• Paris - don't visit Paris without visiting the Eiffel Tower. The queues for the elevators can be a little trying in the summer, but there are always the stairs! Cheaper, and an ascension to the 2nd level will melt away the calories.