Tom Bartholomew

I am Tom Bartholomew, a seasoned Travel Advisor with over 18 years of experience, currently based in Vancouver, Canada. My journey into the world of travel began after completing university, when I embarked on a transformative backpacking adventure that ignited my passion for exploring diverse cultures and landscapes. This experience led me to specialize in adventure travel, crafting experiential journeys for young travelers that included hiking Mount Kilimanjaro and camping in the remote bush of Tanzania, alongside meaningful volunteer trips around the world. As my career progressed, I transitioned into luxury travel, blending my adventure expertise with high-end experiences. This evolution took me from my homeland in the U.K. to New York, before ultimately settling in Vancouver. I have had the privilege of working with esteemed organizations such as SmartFlyer and Virtuoso, where I have been recognized as a SmartFlyer Club 2A member for three consecutive years (2022, 2023, 2024). One of my most memorable travel experiences was camping on the Serengeti during my first safari. The sight of hundreds of buffalo avoiding a lion pride, coupled with the smell of dust in the air, left an indelible mark on me. This experience has been both personally and professionally rewarding, allowing me to adapt my style of travel as my career has evolved. In addition to planning adventure-driven vacations, I excel in blending business and leisure to create unforgettable experiences for my executive clients. These "bleisure" trips often begin with weekday stays to accommodate meetings, followed by a long weekend extension with family and friends. I am well-versed in anticipating the needs of families on the road, understanding the intricacies of traveling with young children while striving to raise global citizens. My varied personal experiences and years of expertise have garnered trust from clients of all life stages; whether it's a honeymoon, babymoon, surprise trip, corporate meeting, or multi-generational trip, I am dedicated to crafting personalized and memorable travel experiences.