Gary Tansley

When did you start working in the travel industry?

Around 1990 ish. I spent my summers in Ibiza and winters in the Austrian Tyrol as a travel rep.

What is your favourite thing about your job?

My passion in life is helping people and making a difference to peoples lives on a daily basis. What better way to achieve these goals than by working as a travel consultant and help customers create those once in a lifetime memories.

Where would you like to visit next?

Canada and Vancouver Island. I want to spend more time with whales. Nothing beats being on a small boat in a remote wilderness inlet, the captain turns off the engine and the only sound you can hear is the whales blowing when they come up for air. It is a very spiritual and amazing experience. I would also like to see brown bears fishing for salmon before they hibernate.

What is your dream holiday destination?

Antarctica on an expedition ship. I love the idea of exploring the ice sheets and walking with king penguins in the snowy wilderness.

What were your childhood holidays like?

They were lots of fun and normally included lots of sand. Does “Baby crying in chalet 25” bring back any memories? We were very lucky and also went to Majorca from an early age.

What are the first three things in your case?

Passport, tablet or computer and a detailed itinerary with all the wonderful places and things I am going to see on this trip.