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Meet amy

Perhaps in a past life I was an explorer like Christopher Columbus, as ever since I was a young girl I have been fascinated in the world around me. This sense of adventure led me to a career in travel and it is a career that continues to surprise, inspire and challenge me daily.

The Travel Elixir was born of my desire to craft immersive travel experiences that enrich, connect and inspire. Travel that goes beyond a checklist, and instead prioritises authentic connections with local communities, supports family-owned properties that give back meaningfully and offers the opportunity to understand the culture and customs of the places we visit.

The Travel Elixir exists for those travellers who love the finer things, but value authenticity just as much as luxury.

Testimonials
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Some of my favourite travel experiences so far

  • Aerial view of overwater bungalows on a turquoise beach with white sand, lush green vegetation, and clear ocean water.

    Swimming in the stunning turquoise waters of the Maldives

  • A large adult elephant walking in a grassy plain with distant hills or mountains in the background.

    Seeing the Big Five on safari in Africa

  • Nighttime view of Times Square in New York City, with bright neon billboards, advertisements, and crowded streets filled with people and cars.

    Experiencing the bright lights of New York City

  • A woman wearing an orange jacket and gray cap smiling in front of the Tiger's Nest Monastery (Paro Taktsang) with Buddhist temple structures and colorful prayer flags.

    Marvelling at the mythical beauty of Tiger’s Nest Monastery in Bhutan

  • The Victoria Memorial in Kolkata, India, reflected in a calm body of water during sunset with a pink sky and silhouettes of trees.

    Immersing myself in the colour, chaos and beauty of northern India

  • A scenic view of Sri Lanka's green terraced hillsides with scattered trees and a winding dirt road under a partly cloudy sky.

    Drinking tea in the hills of Sri Lanka

  • View of Parisian street with tall classic buildings, cafes, and illuminated signs, seen from a higher vantage point during evening.

    Falling in love with Paris, a city I could return to time and time again