Original Travel Blog Meet the Travel Experts

We believe that expertise, experience and passion are key to creating a holiday that goes beyond the norm, and that Original Travel has all three in bucket loads.Although we don't mind blowing our own trumpet (see above), it's also extremely nice to get recognition from the wider travel industry. One such mark of recognition is Conde Nast Traveler's Travel Specialists list. The list is the gold-standard for travel experts to be acknowledged as the authority on their destination or type of travel, and every year travel specialists around the world wait with baited breath to see if they've secured a spot.We've always fared well on this list, and 2021 is no exception; between Original Travel and Original Diving, we have no fewer than five travel experts on this illustrious list - Tom Barber (Family Specialist), Jacqui Brooks (Indonesia Specialist), Oliver Rodwell (Mexio Specialist), Louisa Fisher (Diving Specialist), and Matt Shock (Safari Specialist). Frankly, Conde Nast Traveler were spoilt for choice with the talent across the Original Travel team, but the final list gives an excellent snapshot of our expertise.We spoke to our five Conde Nast Traveler specialists for some insider insights on their destination or type of travel. Read on to find out more...