Firstly we are passionate about what we do. We are constantly looking for new experiences and destinations for our clients, by attending luxury and adventure travel forums where we renew and expand our network of tour specialists. It’s all about our contacts and finding people who think the way we do.
We also love a challenge. We often get new life experiences ourselves especially when helping make something totally unique happen for a client. Nothing is impossible these days it just takes motivation and a few experts.
‘If you can dream it. You can achieve it’ – Now; dream of a holiday and we will help make it happen!
CHAD
Chad is the Founder of @Leisure and our very own ‘Travel Guru’ mainly due to his 42 years of experience as a travel agent, tour guide, adventurer, travel writer and airline sales and reservations. Specialises in Corporate & Seniors Travel but Adventure Holidays and Skiing are his passion. Chad has a huge network of colleagues worldwide and has more travel stories than most of us will ever dream of. Left home at 19 to see the world and never went back, spending the next 11 years on the road, his home was his backpack, finally settling in Perth, Western Australia. During this time he drove a double decker bus around the world – not once but twice! He worked as a tour guide/driver taking passengers overland from Sydney to London v.v. (27 Weeks),long before travel guides were printed. Chad has also been a white water rafting guide in USA, a truck driver and adventure guide he even got a job in a circus! Loves, sailing, kayaking, skiing, wildlife and soft adventure (he’s getting older!) He’s been where you want to go – so tap into his experience to make your next trip something special.
Africa, Japan, Europe and the Australian outback are his favorite destinations. Wants to explore Antarctica and Alaska and is looking for like minded people to join him. A natural born leader and organizer, you will feel in safe hands when travelling with Chad as your guide or advising you on your next holiday.
Most Memorable Travel Experience: taking a group of clients to the races in Mauritius and not seeing a horse! But everyone had the best day out and we still talk about it to this day. You’ll have to ask him in person for the details……
Most Enjoyable Holiday: Skiing with his son in Japan at APPI Mountain Resort, experiencing the Snow Monkeys, Tokyo, Kyoto and staying in a snow covered historic Ryokan…magic!
EVA
Our Spa & Wellness expert, apart from travel consulting Eva also works as a Massage Therapist. She has travelled around the globe on Cruise Ships and has worked in some of the World’s Best Spas & Wellness Centres. A healthy lifestyle is important to Eva which includes a natural interest in various therapeutic treatments from different cultures. Holidays will always include natural environments, the great outdoors, hiking, National Parks and Wildlife. She speaks English & German.
Most Memorable Travel Experience: Whilst sailing across the Pacific her yacht became ship wrecked in American Samoa.
Most Enjoyable Holiday: Scenic European River Cruise – Basel to Amsterdam. Beautiful scenery, historic villages, the Moselle River, the autumn colours and of course the 5 star pampering, great food and good company which Scenic Cruises is famous for.
THOMAS
Thomas is our IT guru and ‘young’ persons travel consultant. He is passionate about off the beaten path travel, enjoys skiing holidays and anything that does not involve sitting in front of a computer. We turn to Thomas when we need tips and guidance for itineraries involving young travellers or young families, to ensure everyone is catered for.
UK/Europe, S.E. Asia, Japan, Australia are some of the places he has visited so far! He enjoys traditional German beers as well!
Most Memorable Travel Experience: New Year’s Eve in Berlin, being amongst so many different nationalities creating a great atmosphere, throw in the fantastic mix of food and the unique celebrations- an event never to be forgotten
Most Enjoyable Holiday: New Zealand Ski Holiday– A road trip skiing all the NZ ski fields from the North Island to Queens town in the South Island. Large and small all had something unique to offer. Great experience, found some amazing places in between mountains – black water rafting to jet boating to local breweries. NZ has it all and it doesn’t matter what time of the year you visit.