The Ship Less Travelled
Episode 1-16Behind What We Do — Part 1
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Lorraine McCowatt
Bespoke Cruise Holidays
United Kingdom
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Dave Wentworth
Destination Whatever
Canada / USA
Have you ever wondered what a travel specialist's day actually looks like? In this episode of The Ship Less Travelled, we draw back the curtain on the work that goes into planning a remarkable voyage — from first conversation to final details, and everything in between.
There is rather more to it than most people suppose. We are planners, researchers, advocates, and problem-solvers. We are also, as it happens, occasionally found discussing future clients' travel dreams whilst out walking the dog. 🐾 The role has a way of finding you wherever you are.
In this episode, you will discover:
✔️ What a travel specialist actually does on your behalf — and what happens behind the scenes
✔️ The questions worth asking when you first speak with an advisor
✔️ The questions we find most helpful to ask our clients
✔️ What to share with your travel specialist to help them find the right voyage for you
✔️ How word-of-mouth, personal networks, and community connections bring us together with the clients we work best with
If you have been curious about what working with a specialist travel adviser truly involves — or you are weighing whether it might be right for you — this episode offers a candid and genuine look inside the profession.
This is Part 1 of 2, with Part 2 to follow shortly. We cover a great deal that most travel advisers rarely discuss openly — do tune in. 🌍✨
