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LUXECO HOLIDAYS
How the pandemic prompted entrepreneur ALICIA SHARPE to follow her dream of opening a luxury travel company with a difference…
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licia is one of many who lost her livelihood. She explains, “I had just become a sole trader, preparing students for exams, while working freelance for a travel company. Then in a matter of days, that all ended.” Instead of letting that bring her down, Alicia used the time to merge her desire to work for herself and her love for travel to create Luxeco Holidays, a luxury eco-friendly travel company. “People are taken aback when I tell them I’ve launched a travel company amid a pandemic, but I believe now is the best time to go for it!”
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It is a tough time to begin, but she is grateful for her wonderful support network of family and friends. “I was nervous about the uncertainty of it all. But now I have launched, I feel nothing but determination and optimism. My passion for travel started 14 years ago when I left Toronto to teach internationally. Since then, I have lived in four countries and travelled to over 60. Bradford-On-Avon has been home for the past six years, and I’ve found the community incredibly supportive. They have the philosophy ‘We are in this together.’”
the environment, which is why we source gorgeous, eco-friendly accommodation, without compromising on luxury.
Luxeco Holidays sets itself apart by trying change to way people travel - for the better. “Being independent allows us to provide high quality, personable service at each stage of our client’s journey. Our ethos is to ensure people travel responsibly. We encourage everyone to reflect on how they can minimise their impact on local communities and
“I am just so passionate about travel. Each place I have visited has changed me. My calling is to inspire The world is slowly opening up. others on their own journey and Places like the Caribbean depend to connect as a global community. on tourism and are taking essential To find out more just follow me measures to create a safe experience. on Facebook: @LuxecoHolidays, or For the immediate future, many email: info@luxecoholidays.co.uk” people will be taking trips to Europe and exploring places closer to home. • luxecoholidays.co.uk
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Alicia Sharpe has opened Luxeco Holidays to help change the way we travel for the better
“Being independent allows us to provide high quality, personable service at each stage of our client’s journey. ”
Luxeco has a great range of options for tailor-made holidays, including wellness, nature, and culture. ‘The Purple Envelope Fund’ ensures your holiday makes a difference. Luxeco will donate to one of three local and international charities; you choose which cause to support.
WHY IS NOW A GREAT TIME TO BE BOOKING YOUR 2021 HOLIDAY? • Flexible booking terms • Low deposits; from as little as £99pp • Excellent promotions worldwide • Help the recovery of local economies and the UK travel industry • It gives you something positive to look forward to!
