Tour Guides
Generally all our tours are joined by a Tour Manager, whose job it is to help ensure that everything on the tour runs smoothly and on time, so you can sit back, relax and enjoy your holiday.
John Hughes Wilson
John Hughes Wilson is a leading commentator on military history and intelligence. He broadcasts for BBC television and his books include 'The Puppet Masters' and 'A Brief History of War.' John is President of the Guild of Battlefield Guides. |
Kirsteen Steel
Kirsteen worked at Taittinger and at the Champagne Bureau in London in the 80s (when Champagne made its great breakthrough into the UK market). Kirsteen has been a friend ever since and we look forward to her taking tours in France and Italy. |
Louisa Pearson
Louisa worked for Grahams Port in Oporto and Torres in Spain and has proved to be a great hit with our clients. You are likely to meet her in Spain, Portugal or France as Tour Manager and sometimes as Wine Guide. |
Marie- Elise Dean
Elly joined the full time team in June 2007, and has proved invaluable in getting our 2007 and 2008 programme booked. Elly is a recent French and Spanish graduate. You are likely to meet Elly on any of our European tours, or speak with her on the phone when you call the office. |
Silvia Aprato
Silvia Aprato has a degree in translation & interpreting. She has a deep love of her native Piemonte and is particularly knowledgeable on the wine and food of the area, leading our Gourmet tours in this region. |
Tom Laughton
Tom is passionate about food, wine and travel and speaks French, Spanish, Italian and Portuguese. So you are bound to meet him on a tour somewhere soon. |
