Name
Paul Cleary
Place of birth
Sussex
Started at Caribtours in...
1999
Favourite destination
Too many to list but currently it is New York. Seeing THAT skyline when you come into land never fails to be a thrill.
Specialist area
The Caribbean
What was your most memorable trip abroad?
When I first started out in travel at 19 years old my then boss sent me on a trip to California - that single opportunity changed my life forever and shaped my whole outlook – after that I never wanted to do anything else than be involved in the travel industry.
What one thing couldn’t you go on holiday without?
My running shoes. I love to run and it is the best way to get familiar with a new destination. Doesn’t matter whether it’s a beach run in Barbados or exploring the back streets of Florence - you just see so much more when running . Even better, if you run early morning you have it all to yourself
Where are you planning on going for your next holiday?
Turks and Caicos.
What destination is number one on your bucket list?
Japan.
Hobbies/interests
I am a keen runner and have run the London Marathon 10 times.
Favourite cocktail
Too many to mention –
Negroni when in Italy
Rum and Ginger when in the Caribbean
Spicy Margarita when in Mexico
What is the best thing about your job?
Working in Luxury Travel is a privilege and the most enjoyable job I can imagine. I work with interesting people, we get to travel the world and our purpose is to ensure that we give people their holiday of a lifetime – there are very few industries which are as much fun and as rewarding as this.
If you won the lottery tomorrow, what would you do with the money?
I would buy a boutique hotel in Barbados.
