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We teamed up with TTG to ask agents to tell us their favourite places and travel expeiences, as well as their top holiday trips and dream travel companion. Prizes included an iPod Touch and a Kindle, with goody bags for runners-up.
After looking through all the entries received, the winner was finally chosen as Emma Baker from Ian Allen Travel, with Carley Gower of Newells Travel; in second place. Read their answers below.
Carl Burrows, Sales Director said “We're absolutely passionate about our brand and products, but even more so about the people who travel with us. We all know first hand how emotionally connected people get travelling to the remote places Explore feature, as well as engaging with the local people and cultures which is at the heart of what we are all about. I am delighted that our agents feel equally enthused to share their passion about their travel experiences with us through this campaign”.
Which country have you completely fallen in love with and why?
From as soon as you arrive in Nepal you know it's special - the people are lovely, the mountain scenery is breathtakingly beautiful and you just spend your time feeling so lucky to be somewhere so incredible. I've been to a lot of amazing places, but there really is just something really special about Nepal. Once you go once you'll keep coming back. I met an 86 year old whilst trekking who came every year since 1983...i think that says it all.
What's your most memorable travel moment?
Paragliding above Pokhara, in the thermals about five metres away from an eagle with the shimmering blue lake below and snow capped mountains in front of me.
Best piece of travel advice?
Do everything you can! Trekking, paragliding, hot springs, eating, rafting and then chill out in lovely pokhara to recover.
Your dream travel companion?
It's corny, but my husband - he loved Nepal as much as me...maybe if he's busy i'd ask Chris Evans - i love his enthusiam and positivity and reckon he'd keep my going on the climbs when trekking and be good fun on a night out in Kathmandu.
Your dream destination?
Apart from Nepal...Brazil, Kenya,Maldives - and so many more.
Which country have you completely fallen in love with and why?
Vietnam - the scenery and the way of life and culture is amazing.
What's your most memorable travel moment?
Climbing Sydney Harbour Bridge.
Best piece of travel advice?
Enjoy each experience you are given, even if not to your taste. Nine times out of ten doing something out of your comfort zone can be the best experience.
Your dream travel companion?
England cricket team.
Your dream destination?
Canada
Pamela Barr, Thomas Cook Travel
Irene Cox, Nomadic Travel
Gillian Davies, Travel Counsellors
John Hall, Carrick Travel
Lee Harrison, Malvern World Travel
Elaine Hennessey, Mid-counties Co-Op
Vicki Mason, Althams Travel
Karen Smith, Bath Travel
Barbara Snell, Nomadic Travel
Kirsty Taylor, Robert Broad Travel
