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Danielle Walker

Senior Account Manager - Worldwide

Danielle has worked in travel for over 20 years, 15 of them with leading luxury tour operators, and brings a wealth of valuable travel experience to Exsus. She has travelled across the globe, from the Caribbean to the Indian Ocean, and from Southeast Asia to South Africa, via Mexico, North America and the Middle East.

Her highlights range from taking a hot air balloon flight over the Arizona desert and ziplining in the Cambodian jungle to stargazing in the Seychelles and relaxing on the beautiful beaches of the Caribbean (standout beach destinations for her include Anguilla and Turks & Caicos). She also loves exploring cities, and her favourite cities include Saigon and Cape Town, for their irresistible buzz. She is a big wildlife fan, and her dream is to work in an elephant sanctuary in Africa or Asia.

Danielle has a huge passion for travel, and loves to share her experience and knowledge to create perfect holidays for each and every one of our travellers.

My Top Tips

See St Lucia's famous Pitons from above on a helicopter trip - it's an experience you certainly won't forget!

In Cape Town, head up Table Mountain for panoramic views over this beautiful city and the coast.

A big part of travel is the local food - a must-try! I recommend Sri Lankan Ceylon curry, and Thai green curry and papaya salad.

Experience the epic desert landscapes of Arizona from a hot air balloon at sunrise - magical!

Stay in style in on Desroches Island in the Seychelles

One of my all-time favourite hotels is the Four Seasons Resort Seychelles at Desroches Island. I love hotels that feel far away from the world, and I adore the privacy and remoteness of this stunning island. Simply relax, or cycle around, and after dinner, head to the runway to see the sky light up with stars like you will have never seen before (unless you've been on safari in Africa!).

Discover the best of South Africa, from wildlife to wine

This South Africa itinerary simply has everything, from exploring Cape Town and soaking up its cosmopolitan vibe, to seeing the famous Big Five on safari and tasting some of Africa's finest wines in the beautiful Winelands. From a luxury safari camp in Kruger National Park, come face to face with wildlife and spend a memorable night sleeping out under the stars.

Experience the wonderful world of Bill Bensley

Discover our favourite Bill Bensley hotels around the world. Renowned hotel designer Bill Bensley has a unique, creative and colourful style and his hotels really are one of a kind, as well as utterly luxurious and special. I have stayed at many of them and I just love their quirky vibe and how they pay homage to their setting while offering something different.

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Zipline into the bar at Shinta Mani Wild in Cambodia

At one of my favourite Bill Bensley hotels, Shinta Mani Wild, you can indulge in boutique luxury glamping in the heart of the jungle - and you can even zipline into the hotel - straight into the bar for a well-earned cocktail! Conservation is a big feature of Bensley hotels, and guests here can contribute to the protection of the local forest and its endangered wildlife.