THIS WEEK: MARIE ORPE
CO-OPERATIVE PERSONAL TRAVEL ADVISOR
Q&A
Since returning from the Cover Stars trip, busy mum-of-three Marie Orpe, of Co-Operative Personal Travel Advisors, has sold the itinerary as a family holiday. Harry Kemble reports
Q. What was it like flying business class? A. Flying business class was really cool and nice to experience. I had never flown business class before and I probably never will again, but it makes it much easier to sell to customers. I watched a lot of movies on the flight and enjoyed the flat bed. There was a lot of noise
[and excitement] among the people who had not flown business class before. I can’t see how I could personally afford it because I have got three children. I always prefer to spend my money on the resort experiences.
Q. Where did you stay in Los Angeles? A. We stayed at the Mondrian Hotel, in West Hollywood, which is quite quirky. There were a lot of random mirrors in the room. I got the feeling that it was more for adults than families. The view across the city from the restaurant was amazing. The vibe was great too, with the music and pool next to the bar. I would definitely recommend it to clients.
Q. What’s the atmosphere like in LA? A. To be honest I had a really negative opinion about LA before I went, but I really quite enjoyed it. I really liked the Beverly Hills bike tour, seeing the Hollywood sign and seeing the Griffith Observatory too. The rest of the places we went to in West Hollywood were great – nice people, nice atmosphere. It is all about choosing where you want to stay and managing expectations. Visiting LA changed my opinion of it. I was pleasantly surprised.
Q. Where was your photoshoot? A. I was booked in to do it at Creston Ranch with Central Coast Trailrides. We stayed Pismo Beach and San Luis
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PHOTOS: STEVE HOCKSTEIN/HARVARD STUDIO PHOTOGRAPHY
2018
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