This probably explains why her favourite place to visit is New York – from the dumplings of Chinatown to the doughnuts of Chelsea, it’s truly a foodie’s delight!

The only thing on par for Gena’s love for food is her fervent interest in history. “I’m passionate about visiting places with a rich history, or multiple histories,” she says. “I love Vietnam because of its many eras: the Vietnamese, Chinese, French and the war. The people are lovely and of course, it has great food!”

Gena was recently able to plan the perfect introduction to Vietnam for some clients who were visiting Asia for the first time. “I personally recommended some hotels and restaurants, and added in some special local experiences they didn’t even know existed,” she says. “I loved being able to share my first-hand knowledge and help them have an incredible holiday.”

Gena’s dedication to building a memorable itinerary has seen her become close with her clients. “I love helping people to build their perfect holiday,” she says. “But it’s not just their travel aspirations I love discussing; every day I hear about people’s lives, outside of their holiday plans, and that is pretty special.”

These days it can be hard to come across great service, what’s more, form a trusting relationship with those with whom we do business with. But this is exactly where Gena excels. When you arrange a holiday with Gena, you’re not just gaining an expert Travel Manager; you’re gaining a friend – who can help you plan great trips!