Alex Lee

How long have you worked in the industry?

Since 2013

What interested you about being a travel consultant?

Every day is different in this job, the variety and learning about destinations all around the world whilst creating dream trips for my clients really appeals to me. Plus being able to travel the world for ‘work’!

Where you have travelled?

All continents except Antarctica (one day hopefully!), All states/territories of Australia.

Highlights from my travels so far have been:

• Galapagos Islands/Ecuador
• Chile/Argentina fly fishing trip
• Botswana camping safari + Zambia/Victoria Falls
• South Africa game lodges + Cape Town/Johannesburg
• European river cruise
• Mexico – Los Cabos/Tulum/Isla Mujeres/Cancun
• Norway – expedition cruise Bergen- Kirkenes return + Bergen to Oslo
• Japan – extensive travel all over for skiing and sightseeing
• USA – extensive travel all over for skiing and sightseeing
• Canada – 3 years living in BC & Alberta + explored Toronto/Niagara Falls
• UK – London
• Philippines – Palawan/Cebu
• Vietnam – Hanoi/Sapa/Hue/Hoi An
• Kimberley Coast Cruise
• New Zealand
• New Caledonia
• Fiji
• Bali

Do you have a specific area of expertise?

Snow holidays and adventure travel is my passion, but I’m happy to book all destinations worldwide! I also specialise in corporate travel and have a knack for putting together round world airfares that cannot be booked online.

Over the years I visited the following ski resorts.

Canada: Whistler (3 seasons), Lake Louise (1 season), Big White (1 season), Fernie, Kicking Horse, Revelstoke, Red Mountain, Apex Mountain, Silverstar, Sun Peaks, Sunshine

USA: Jackson Hole, Big Sky, Snowbird, Alta, Crested Butte, Telluride, Breckenridge, Arapahoe Basin, Vail, Grand Targhee

Japan: Niseko (1 season), Hakuba, Shiga Kogen, Rusutsu, Furano, Tomamu, Kiroro, Appi Kogen

NZ: Treble Cone, Cardrona, Remarkables, Coronet Peak

What is your favourite holiday destination/s?

Anything snow – Jackson Hole, WY, USA or Kicking Horse, BC Canada are favourite skiing destinations for me. But as much as I am a snow lover, the plains and animals of Africa are my all time favourite holiday destination. A recent camping trip through Botswana seeing an abundance of African wildlife up close and listening to lions roar whilst sleeping in a tent was incredible!

What is your number 1 travel tip?

Book two night stays minimum to explore each city properly – don’t be in a rush! And take out travel insurance from the day you book your holiday – some things are not covered if you take out your insurance just before you leave.

Why is it important to book with a travel agency?