Tour Managers
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.
Alex Lacey
Alex Lacey is now in her third season working for Arblaster & Clarke as a Tour Manager. Alex used to work for the Champagne House Ruinart, and looks forward to guiding in France, Spain and the New World in 2010. |
Andrew Williams
Andrew Williams has been leading tours for Arblaster & Clarke for the past 17 years. A prolific wine writer, he works for publications in the UK and abroad, and is the author of a number of wine books. His style is laid back but incredibly informative. Andrew also writes on rugby and music. |
Caroline Guizelin Brun
Caroline is known to many of you who have visited her family at Roger Brun. Her warm personality and enthusiasm for her native Champagne make her an excellent Tour Manager. She will be hosting Champagne trips for 2010. |
Caron Fanshawe
Caron Fanshawe is the General Manager at Arblaster & Clarke and ensures the smooth running of the office. A great traveller, she also takes the occasional tour to Champagne, North America, Bordeaux and New Zealand. Prior to working for Arblaster & Clarke, Caron managed the programme at Christie’s Wine Education. |
Cindy-Marie Harvey
Cindy-Marie Harvey is our Senior Programme Manager. She takes many tours to Italy, Spain, Portugal and South America as the Tour Manager with great enthusiasm. Cindy-Marie also takes tours as a Wine Guide. |
Claire O'Boyle
Claire is a wine trade professional and lecturer based in Dublin with a passion for travel. You will find her guiding in both Italy and France. |
Emma Bramley
Emma is the Senior Marketing Assistant and works in the office as well as escorting the occassional tour. She is responsible for all aspects of the marketing and assists Tim Clarke with the annual brochure, website and newsletters. Apart from an interest in wine and good food, she also has a keen interest in sports, especially watersports, and is accredited with The Chartered Institute of Marketing Diploma in Tourism Marketing. |
Eva Krispinussen
Eva joined the full time team in 2006, essentially office based you are likely to speak with her on the phone when you call the office, or you may meet her on the occassional French tour. Eva is in charge of the Champagne programme and is fluent in French. |
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. |
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. |
