MEET TRACY HOLDGATE, CENTURY TRAVEL

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MEET TRACY HOLDGATE CENTURY TRAVEL

Tracy Holdgate is originally from Scotland and has 26 years’ experience working in the travel industry. Initially, Tracy worked as an Overseas Rep in the summers whilst studying Tourism at University, and latterly, in the UK in

Sales and Marketing Management positions for Tour Operators and Cruise Lines. Tracy relocated to Cyprus 12 years ago, employed as a Travel Writer for the UK’s No1 Travel Trade publication, reporting on hotels and resorts in Cyprus, Greece and Egypt before joining Century Travel last year. She currently resides in Pissouri.

WHAT IS YOUR EARLIEST HOLIDAY MEMORY?

As a child, our family summer holidays were mainly to Swanage in Dorset. Being brought up in the 70’s, an annual overseas holiday was not the norm then, and I have fond memories of sandy beaches, fish and chips, candy floss and amusement arcades, plus the sun always seemed to shine; was the UK weather better then? My first overseas trip was a school Ski trip to Switzerland which was stunning.

WHAT IS YOUR BEST TIP FOR TRAVELLING VIA AIR?

Relax! Air Travel seems to make people irate, whether its queues at the airport, delays, or having to be first off the aircraft on arrival. Remember, most procedures are in place primarily for our safety, which is far more important than inconvenience. As soon as you leave home your holiday has begun, so give yourself plenty of time, go with the flow and don’t get stressed.

WHAT AND WHEN WAS THE BEST HOLIDAY YOU EVER HAD?

I like to chill out on holiday and have fun, so white powder beaches and chilled out beach bars tick the boxes. My favourite holiday was a Caribbean cruise from Miami with a pre cruise stay in this vibrant and culturally diverse city, followed by a post cruise 3 night stopover in New York on the way home.

WHAT IS YOUR DREAM HOLIDAY?

It has always been the Maldives, and it would have to be in a water villa. The diversity and accessibility of marine life

fulfils my curiosity of the world under the sea as a qualified scuba diver. A holiday working with the orphaned Orangutans in Borneo has also always been on the bucket list.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE DESTINATION IN CYPRUS FOR A SHORT BREAK?

Living in Pissouri I am lucky enough to reside in a traditional village and have the opportunity to embrace local traditions and experience the true culture of Cyprus daily. Therefore, I head to Protaras for a holiday atmosphere, varied entertainment options and indulge in the fantastic beaches.

WHAT IS THE BEST TRAVEL ADVICE FOR OUR READERS?

Live your dreams! There’s a big world out there waiting to be explored! One of my favourite quotes is by Mark Twain, “Years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So, throw off the bowlines, sail away from the safe harbour. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.”