Sian Elder

When did you start working in the travel industry?

I've worked in travel since January 2024 when I joined the Eastbourne branch as an apprentice.

What is your favourite thing about your job?

I love listening to our clients' travel stories, the places they've been and experiences they've had worldwide - I learn so much and add a lot of different destinations to my own bucket list.

Where would you like to visit next?

Iceland has been on my list for a while now and I feel it's about time I check it off. I'm a big lover of astronomy and would aim to do some stargazing and northern lights tours while there.

What is your dream holiday destination?

Anywhere with an abundance of wildlife and birdlife. Costa Rica and the Galapagos Islands, as well as Antarctica and the Falkland Islands have been my dream destinations for a while for the range of wildlife I'd be hoping to spot.

What has been your favourite holiday, which you have booked for a customer, that you would love to take yourself?

An extended tour of Japan, taking in the major tourist sites and travelling by bullet train, but also immersing myself in the culture more with Taiko drumming classes and of course hopefully seeing the snow monkeys and the Sika deer.

What were your childhood holidays like?

Our family holidays were always UK based, I have fond memories of time spent in Devon and the Isle of Wight.

What are the first three things in your case?

Something to read, a sketchbook, and my camera. These are my three essentials to keep me busy and allow me to take in my surroundings in my own way.