the people behind Travel Editions
Meet The Team
At Travel Editions, our team is passionate about creating unforgettable journeys for every traveller. We pride ourselves on being approachable, knowledgeable, and dedicated to delivering exceptional service from the moment you start planning until you return home. With a shared love for travel and culture, we work collaboratively to ensure every detail is thoughtfully arranged, making your experience smooth and enjoyable. Whether you’re seeking expert advice or a personal touch, our friendly team is here to make your travel dreams a reality.
Andrew Papandreas, Reservations Consultant
Andy has been passionate about travel since the age of 16, working with a variety of tour operators before joining Travel Editions 15 years ago. Andy works in the Reservations team and enjoys talking to our travellers and ensuring their booking experience runs smoothly. One of his favourite Travel Editions’ tours is In the Footsteps of the Dutch Masters, especially the unforgettable visit to the Rijksmuseum.
Over the years, Andy has explored most of Europe and also ventured further afield: Kenya stands out as his most memorable destination, where he experienced the thrill of seeing the Big Five and immersed himself in the country’s vibrant culture.
Outside of work, Andy enjoys photography, capturing the beauty of the places he visits.
Chelsie Sellicks, Reservations Consultant
Chelsie’s favourite holiday destination is Greece because it has so much to offer, from the amazing food, island hopping and exploring the many beautiful beaches. She has travelled widely, from America to Mauritius.
Her career began abroad with Disney at Walt Disney World and on their cruise ships, which sparked her passion for the travel industry. After returning to the UK, she continued working in travel, and has been working at Travel Editions since 2024. She says, “What I love most about working in travel is helping people plan their holidays and being part of creating unforgettable experiences.”
In her spare time, Chelsie loves being outdoors, hiking, wild swimming, skiing, and discovering new places.
Jack Robinson, Reservations Consultant
Jack has worked in travel for the past six years, working across private charters and educational tours. He has travelled extensively including the US, Europe and the Middle East. Among all his adventures, Barcelona remains his favourite European destination, while Thailand stands out internationally for its natural beauty, crystal‑clear waters, and pristine white beaches.
Outside of work, Jack enjoys trying new foods, socialising with friends, and staying active through swimming and walking. With a love for destinations that blend tranquillity and turquoise seas, he has his sights set on a dream getaway, torn between the Maldives and the idyllic lagoons of Bora Bora for his next bucket‑list escape.
Ruth Nicolosi, Reservations Supervisor
Ruth has worked in the travel industry for over 30 years, specialising in sales for group tours. She joined Travel Editions in 2022, and now heads up our Reservations team, working to ensure all of our travellers have a smooth booking journey.
As well as long haul destinations in Asia, Australasia, and the US, Ruth enjoys European city breaks and is a frequent visitor to Sicily where her extended family lives. Ruth loves the history, culture, architecture, beaches, food, and the people of Sicily.
When she is not travelling, in her spare time Ruth enjoys walking, pilates, and eating out.
Tracy Blakeman, Reservations Consultant
Tracy has always had a passion for travel and choosing a favourite destination is impossible – from the Caribbean beaches to unforgettable safaris in Kenya – she has loved every place she has visited! Travel has even inspired Tracy’s hobbies, learning Flamenco and Egyptian belly dancing, driven by her love for music and culture from around the world.
Tracy’s career in the travel industry started with a Travel & Tourism course, and she has worked for many different travel agencies and tour operators, and has been working at Travel Editions for over 12 years.
Tracy says, “What I love most about working in travel is talking to our travellers, being part of creating special memories in their lives, and getting the opportunity to see the world, experience different food and cultures… living life to the fullest!”
Julie Martin, General Manager
Julie has spent her whole career working in the travel industry, and has been with Travel Editions from its very beginning in 1994 when she worked with the founders to establish the company. Working in every department from product, and operations to reservations, Julie has been instrumental is helping the company grow and has enjoyed watching our tour offerings evolve over the years.
She now works as our General Manager, overseeing all departments.
When it comes to organising her own personal holidays, Julie is passionate about activity-based holidays including skiing, scuba-diving and sailing, with a special love for being near the water. The Greek Islands are her ultimate favourite destination for their crystal-clear waters and incredible cuisine.
Ellen Walker, Head of Sales & Marketing
Ellen credits her lifelong love of travel to taking a gap year when she was younger. She was instantly captivated, and over the past nearly 40 years she has built a career in the industry while exploring the world extensively. Among her most memorable journeys are standing before Petra’s magnificent treasury in Jordan, and cycling through Vietnam’s breath-taking rural landscapes.
She believes that immersing herself in local culture, cuisine, and daily life wherever she goes is key to truly experiencing a destination. Ellen’s favourite destination is the place she considers her second home – Portugal, where she has developed strong relationships with local suppliers that have grown into lasting friendships.
Ellen’s main hobbies include reading, gastronomy, cycling and swimming: interests that blend seamlessly with her passion for travel. At Travel Editions, she serves as Head of Sales & Marketing, and oversees our Private Groups department. She also manages our feedback survey responses, so keep an eye out for an email from her after you leave a review following your tour.
Chris Thomas, Private Groups Operations & Account Coordinator
Chris has over ten years’ experience in group travel operations, specialising in delivering well-organised and seamless travel experiences. He enjoys the detail behind the scenes, ensuring every trip runs smoothly from planning through to departure.
Chris has a passion for travel and has been fortunate to visit a range of destinations, with South Africa standing out as a particular favourite. He also spent time living in Canada, which further developed his love for exploring new places and cultures. Outside of work, Chris is a keen on all sports and enjoys keeping active, with a particular interest in golf.
Neil Salmons, Operations Manager
Neil’s love for travel has taken him to over 60 countries, from Bolivia to Kyrgyzstan. His favourite holiday spot? Chilean Patagonia with its absolutely stunning, rugged and dramatic scenery with a real sense of being in truly remote wilderness. Among the destinations featured by Travel Editions, Neil particularly loves Orkney for its unique environment and fascinating glimpses into our distant past, and Lake Annecy for its stunning backdrop, warm hospitality, and unforgettable cuisine (it’s also where he ran his fastest marathon!).
With a travel background spanning 10 years in coastal, ski, and lakes-and-mountains resorts in Spain and France, Neil returned to the UK to work in Operations before joining Travel Editions, where he’s proudly been for 26 years. Outside of work, Neil enjoys running, cross-country skiing, hitting the gym, reading, and cheering on Oxford United with his daughter. For him, the best part of working in travel is the people, no two days are the same, and the satisfaction of seeing such positive feedback after a successful tour knowing that all planned arrangements have worked.
Laura Munjic, Operations Manager
Laura began her career in the travel industry after completing a degree in Tourism Management and has been part of the Travel Editions Operations team since 2012. She loves working behind the scenes to make sure every tour runs smoothly, and she takes pride in helping create memorable holidays for all our clients.
As well as beach holidays, Laura enjoys a city break. One of her favourite cities is Seville, as it offers everything from sunshine and architecture to great food. In her spare time, Laura enjoys family time, socialising with friends, eating out and being out in the fresh air.
Marcia Kilroy-Brown, Operations Assistant
Marcia discovered her passion for travel during a spontaneous solo trip. Since then, she has visited numerous destinations, with Portugal, Norway and Finland standing out as her favourites. Driven by a desire for off-the-beaten-path experiences, Marcia took her love of adventure further by travelling across the UK and Europe in her self-built campervan. This home on wheels allowed her to explore lesser-known destinations, uncover hidden gems and fully immerse herself in local cultures along the way.
With two years of experience in the travel industry, Marcia’s appreciation for authentic travel experiences naturally led her to join Travel Editions. She enjoys being part of the Operations team, ensuring each tour runs smoothly so clients can relax and make the most of every carefully curated itinerary.
Jane Freeman, Greece Product & Operations Manager
Jane operates tours to Greece for Travel Editions, and is based in Crete. She has created and expanded our Greece tour offering to include history, nature, walking, culinary, and cultural tours.
Jane enjoys sharing what she loves most about Greece, the traditions, mezze style Greek cooking, and meeting the locals with their open-hearted hospitality. Jane’s warm and friendly nature, and her relationships with our local suppliers are always greatly appreciated by our travellers.
Becky McKenzie, Product Manager
Becky has always had a passion for travel, which led her to earn a degree in Tourism Management from Bournemouth University. During her placement year, she worked in the Reservations department at Travel Editions, before returning to complete her studies and then spent some time travelling. Afterwards, Becky rejoined Travel Editions in the product team, and somehow, 15 years have flown by (16 if you count her placement year!).
Outside of work, Becky loves spending time with family—especially navigating toddler life—catching up with friends, reading, skiing, and planning her next adventure. For Becky, holidays are all about the excitement of planning, the journey itself, and discovering new cultures, experiences, and cuisines. Some of her favourite destinations include Australia, Greece, and Spain.
Jacqui Prins, Product Executive
Jacqui began her career in travel in 2006 and has since dedicated herself to creating meaningful experiences for clients. With a passion for exploring diverse cultures, she enjoys creating journeys that connect people to places in memorable ways. Her travels have taken her across much of Europe, Russia, and Southern Africa, each destination enriching her perspective. Greece stands out for its climate, beaches, people, and culture.
Beyond travel, Jacqui has a keen interest in food and loves experimenting with new recipes for friends and family. Reading and hiking with her family are cherished hobbies that keep her grounded and inspired.
Clare Bridge, Commercial Manager
Jack has worked in travel for the past six years, working across private charters and educational tours. He has travelled extensively including the US, Europe and the Middle East. Among all his adventures, Barcelona remains his favourite European destination, while Thailand stands out internationally for its natural beauty, crystal‑clear waters, and pristine white beaches.
Outside of work, Jack enjoys trying new foods, socialising with friends, and staying active through swimming and walking. With a love for destinations that blend tranquillity and turquoise seas, he has his sights set on a dream getaway, torn between the Maldives and the idyllic lagoons of Bora Bora for his next bucket‑list escape.
Liz Dobran, Financial Controller
Liz has a varied background in accounts working in financial services, recruitment, construction, before settling with Travel Editions over 10 years ago as Financial Controller. Whilst not having a background in tourism she has a passion for travel. Liz loves a city break and has travelled extensively through Europe. Also travelling further afield to Jamaica, Morocco, Vietnam, Mauritius and Zimbabwe. However, her happy place is safari in South Africa where she has visited 5 times and counting!
For down time Liz likes to swim, eat out, read a murder mystery, play Bananagrams, or settle down to binge a box set.
Amy Hope, Group Managing Director
Jack has worked in travel for the past six years, working across private charters and educational tours. He has travelled extensively including the US, Europe and the Middle East. Among all his adventures, Barcelona remains his favourite European destination, while Thailand stands out internationally for its natural beauty, crystal‑clear waters, and pristine white beaches.
Outside of work, Jack enjoys trying new foods, socialising with friends, and staying active through swimming and walking. With a love for destinations that blend tranquillity and turquoise seas, he has his sights set on a dream getaway, torn between the Maldives and the idyllic lagoons of Bora Bora for his next bucket‑list escape.
Charlie Bravery, Group Digital Marketing Lead
Charlie has long had a passion for travel, and over the years has explored a wide range of destinations, with highlights including Australia, Singapore, Lisbon, the French Alps and most memorably, New York. A particularly defining journey was his three-month interrailing trip across Europe. This adventure deepened his enthusiasm for travel and ultimately led him to join Travel Editions where he works as Digital Marketing Lead. Charlie is behind our online presence: shaping campaigns, fine-tuning performance, and ensuring our adverts reach the right audience at the right time.
Outside of work, Charlie enjoys playing golf, running and spending time outdoors walking his golden retriever. He is also a keen football fan and closely follows the ups and downs of Liverpool FC.
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Why Choose Travel Editions?
Travel with purpose, passion, and like-minded companions, here’s what sets Travel Editions apart.
Designed for Travellers,
Not Tourists
Founded in 1994 offering unique cultural tours beyond typical high street itineraries.
Personal Service, Real People
Small, friendly team with no automated phone lines. Enjoy personal attention from our team.
Expert Tour Guides, Unique Insights
Industry-leading guides, some since day one, who speak local languages and have detailed knowledge.
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