Alex Loizou

Director of Sales, Marketing & Operations

Visiting an amazing destination on a cruise lets you see a snap shot of that place at that time, something that you’ll be able to carry with you forever, making travel a wonderfully enriching and personal experience.

My favourite destination

I love the vibrancy of South America. The stunning beaches, exotic vibe, outstanding food and fabulous wine.

As a hugely diverse continent, it's Brazil and Argentina that are my highlights. With their European connections both feel familiar yet move to a totally different rhythm and even in their most developed and populous areas there is the feeling of being close to an exotic wilderness that is just so exciting.

My top cruising tip

Find your flow. All ships have a natural rhythm. Lounges that are popular in the afternoon can be deserted in the evening, while quiet spots during the day may become lively hubs for post-dinner drinks.

On an ultra-luxury ship, there's plenty of space, so whether you're searching for a quiet corner or a lively venue, check the ship's daily program and be guided by where you see the entertainment happening, or talk to the team at Mundy who will be able to guide you.

Fact File

Years in travel: 20 years.

Years working at Mundy Cruising: over 12 years.

First job in travel: I worked for Balkan Holidays as part of their reservations department, dealing with package summer and ski holidays predominantly to Bulgaria.

First cruise: I was utterly spoilt with a trip on Silversea's Silver Shadow in Alaska in 2013 shortly after joining Mundy Cruising. I embarked in Juneau and sailed to Vancouver with a little time in Seattle before. A wonderful destination for an introduction to cruise.

Best cruise dining experience: I loved the al fresco style and laidback atmosphere of SeaDream and the food is divine.

Best non-cruise holiday: Hard to say but, if I really had to choose, I'd say a Laos and Thailand trip where I stayed in Luang Prabang, a sleepy town on the banks for the upper Mekong, and then had some beach time on Koh Lanta, an island just off Thailand's Andaman coast.

Interesting fact about yourself: I once competed in an ultra-Marathon in the Sahara.

Ocean cruise lines sailed: Seabourn, Crystal, Silversea, Regent Seven Seas, SeaDream, Explora Journeys

River cruise lines sailed: Tauck

Expedition cruise lines sailed: Silversea Expeditions, Ponant

Areas you've cruised: Western Mediterranean, Middle East, East Africa & Indian Ocean, India, Myanmar, South East Asia, Brazil & Argentina, Antarctica

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