Our team are destination specialists with many years experience in creating holidays and can tailor make to suit you.
| Mon-Fri | 8am-6pm |
| Saturday | 9am-1pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Our team are destination specialists with many years experience in creating holidays and can tailor make to suit you.
| Mon-Fri | 8am-6pm |
| Saturday | 9am-1pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Enthusiastic, dedicated and passionate about travel, our team will put their heart and soul into creating an unforgettable holiday that’s tailored to your exact requirements.
Our Travel Specialists are the beating heart of everything we do at Discover the World. With a team of nearly 100 people behind them, each brings first-hand experience, deep destination knowledge and a genuine passion for travel. Between them, they’ve explored volcanoes in Iceland, spotted bears in Canada, cruised the polar seas and hiked the jungles of Costa Rica. Whether you’re dreaming of a short break or a tailor-made wilderness adventure, they’ll craft an itinerary that’s completely personal to you – sharing insider tips, tried-and-tested favourites and unique experiences you won’t find anywhere else. Read on to meet some of the team behind your next unforgettable journey.
Ever since I studied geography A-level, the land of ‘fire and ice’ has held special appeal for me. I’ve travelled there extensively and have been sharing my knowledge and experiences for over a decade. I’m also well travelled in the Nordics having visited Norway, Sweden, Finland and Denmark too.
The travel industry is now a way of life for me and something I have been lucky to be a part of for 24 years. During this time have extensively travelled throughout Canada, South-east Asia, Australia, New Zealand and Costa Rica. I have also been lucky enough to experience an Arctic Voyage, in Svalbard, which was an absolute travel highlight!
I love to immerse myself in the destination and culture, from the people, the food and local traditions. So far, I’ve been lucky enough to visit 45 countries over 6 continents with many more on my bucket list.
A journey should always be savoured as it is as big a part of the trip as the destination itself – by combining rail journeys, drives and sea travel, you see more and appreciate just how big the planet is.
In 1972 I lived and worked in North West Iceland village of Flateyri. Working on fishing boats and a fish factory afforded me the opportunity to explore a lot of the country. It was enough to start my love affair with Iceland. A few years on…and my passion for Iceland is as strong as ever
I currently live in Epsom, Surrey (I travel as much as I possibly can get away with). I enjoy hiking, diving, playing the guitar, and travelling. My four children have inherited my love for Iceland, unlike our chocolate Labrador, Sam, who much prefers to stay at home!
I have worked in travel my entire career with amazing brands such as British Airways, Virgin Holidays, and Kuoni but here at Discover the World we genuinely have a team that are destination specialists, curious and are always looking to explore new experiences for our customers, so they can see the world differently.
Our purpose and values are at the heart of everything we do. They set our course, guide and inspire us, enabling our brilliant team to create unforgettable memories for our customers and ensuring we continue to lead the way in delivering exceptional customer experiences.
We are passionate about responsible travel but it goes deeper than reducing a trip’s carbon footprint. There’s a lot to do. This is one journey we are fully committed to going on. We believe that all students should benefit from educational travel, whatever their background. That’s why a percentage of revenue from your holiday, goes into our Education Bursary Fund run in partnership with the Geographical Association, it means that at least 30 students who wouldn’t otherwise have the opportunity can join one of our school trips abroad to see first hand destinations like Iceland to help inspire them and genuinely make an impact on their lives and our environment.
I have been fortunate enough to travel regularly throughout my life. Iceland is like a second home, which I visit several times a year. Organising geography trips for school groups to the place I know so well felt like second nature to me and I know my team share this enthusiasm.
I love exploring new ideas and activities that help students and teachers make the most of their trips. I thrive on working with a team of highly passionate travel professionals dedicated to delivering exceptional service. One of the most rewarding parts of my role is listening to or reading stories from students and teachers when they return from their adventures.
Gary Ward travelled on our Orcas and Aurora escorted holiday in Iceland three years in a row. We caught up with him to find out why the trip has such an appeal.
Well-known as a one-day experience, the Norway in a nutshell tour combines iconic experiences showcasing the country's jaw-dropping scenery. Rail Travel Specialist, Kieran explains how it can tailored to you.
Travel writer, Annabelle Thorpe, discovers the unexpected beauty of a self-drive holiday through Finnish Lakeland amid glorious autumn colours and cosy resorts.
Adventure comes easily in Canada's westernmost province. With each new day, you can discover natural wonders and experience something unforgettable. It’s a place to breath deep and linger long.
From waking up in a suspended glass cube high in the treetops to falling asleep under an aurora display inside a cosy glass igloo, when it comes to searching for the northern lights, it's all about location.
Journalist and travel writer, Mark Stratton’s set sail for the Weddell Sea in Antarctica in March. He recounts how best laid plans in the Great White Continent are only a guideline, and plan B can deliver unexpected wonders particularly late in the season.
Witnessing the northern lights tops the wish list of many who plan a visit to the Nordics in the winter, and rightly so, but there's so much more to an Arctic experience than aurora hunting!
Costa Rica offers spectacular landscapes, wildlife and a ‘Pura Vida’ laidback approach - but what is it like to drive there? Travel specialist, Lauren, shares her experience of a Costa Rica road trip.
Anita Rani is a familiar face from television and an award-winning broadcaster, bestselling author and UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador. Here, she reflects on her own path and what it means to say yes to adventure.
We fell under the spell of the Icehotel when it first emerged in 1990 and now, an over 30 years later – we’re proud to be the hotel’s leading worldwide partner. We took a look back at some of our favourite Art Suites over the years...
