We are independent travellers turned travel agents who as a team offer unrivalled knowledge of the world. Our reputation for our expertise and good service has spread beyond our Bristol base through word of mouth and our client list extends beyond the British Isles. Being a small team you will deal with one person who has responsibility for your booking, so you are assured of continued good service.

• POLLY - an inveterate traveller who spent many years travelling independently and continued to do so after setting up Marco Polo Travel in her spare bedroom in 1989. Thirteen years down the line, and with a move to the Park Street offices in 1992, she continued to travel extensively until she started a family, which meant less overland travel and more stay put holidays in lovely hotels! As the children have grown they have enjoyed family adventure holidays to Bali, the Pyrenees and Croatia. Polly has visited over 120 countries and has recently been to Antarctica and found it be one of the most exciting and rewarding adventures she has ever experienced.

• IAN - another experienced traveller, Ian has lived and worked in the Far East, travelled overland through Africa and spent six months exploring the Australian outback. Ian gave up a career as a corporate lawyer to join the travel industry over 20 years ago. His wide experience of Asia, Africa and Australia, together with his knowledge of the adventure holiday market, upmarket villas and hotels and cultural tours, combines to ensure that Ian will always suggest the best holiday to suit your interests and budget. Recent research trips for Ian have taken him to Costa Rica, Syria, Kenya, Berlin and Croatia.

• ANITA - When she is not with us she writes travel guides on Asia, her specialist area, and writes brochures and newsletters for tour operators. Occasionally she leads tour groups to Vietnam and China.

We are also privileged to have two travel professionals, one a former member of staff, who come in to help us during busy periods.