Meet The Team

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Angela Lucas

Director

I have worked in Travel for over 20 years and all those years have been spent at Holiday Getaway.  After working as a travel consultant initially I was given the opportunity to purchase the business from the existing owners, putting my own stamp on it and I've never looked back.  It's the best job in the world, finding someone a holiday and helping them to make amazing memories!!  The perks are pretty good too and I've been able to see a lot of the world for "educational purposes" to better help me in my role.
I also get to spend my working days with my HG Family and I couldn't have asked for a better bunch, every day is fun and entertaining, there's never a dull moment.

Interesting Facts:

Favourite Catchphrase:
Nothing is impossible

Your Likes:
I like to feed people - cooking is my happy place

Hidden talent:
I can play the saxophone

Must Have packed in your suitcase essential:
Dry Shampoo, my must have essential in life

Lesser-known fact about you:
I was once ranked the number 1 Badminton player for the whole of Wigan for my age group ( I was age 12 at the time)

Best feeling in the world:
When everyone around me is happy and content - then I'm happy

Favourite snack:
Crisps and nuts!

What type of animal best describes your personality:
I would say a monkey, swinging through the jungle - fast to adapt in an ever changing environment!!

If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why:
I’d love to be able to go back in time, I’m very good at saying the wrong thing at the wrong time or to the wrong person. A quick rewind button would be great.

Best holiday you’ve ever had:
It has to be island hopping around Thailand with my fella, before babies!  Beautiful beaches and not a care in the world.  The food is delicious and the people are so friendly!

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Nicola Godding

Head of Administration

I have always wanted to work in travel since I was little. I did my work experience in a travel agency for a week and they offered me an apprenticeship and I started in June as I finished school. I learned quite quickly I was more suited to the administration side of things and have done that ever since. I have now worked in travel for 23 years, 14 of which I have spent here at Holiday Getaway.  I enjoy travelling with my family and friends and have got lots of exciting places on my bucket list to tick off so the next few years you will find me off exploring the world

Interesting Facts:

Favourite Catchphrase:
Life is short and it's here to be lived

Your Likes:
Spending time with my family & socialising with friends

Hidden talent:
I can touch my nose with my tongue 😂

Must Have packed in your suitcase essential:
Hair Straightners

Lesser-known fact about you:
I can be quite emotional but don't tell anyone

Best feeling in the world:
Seeing my kids happy

Favourite snack:
Dairymilk Wholenut

What type of animal best describes your personality:
Otter - Friendly, Talkative, outgoing, compassionate

If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why:
To magic money into my purse 😂

Best holiday you’ve ever had:
Got to be Florida had the most amazing time

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Chelsey Eatock

Sales Consultant

I have worked in travel for 10 years.  I thoroughly enjoy speaking to and meeting new people daily and finding their perfect holiday.  I have always loved to travel and this comes from going on so many while I was younger with my family.  Holidays have always been the time to spend with each other and just enjoy time for the here & now rather than the busyness of home life.  My favourtie holiday has got to be Florida and a place I really want to visit is New York :-)

Interesting Facts:

Favourite Catchphrase:
The most important thing is to enjoy your life - be happy - because that's all that matters.

Your Likes:
Food, Family time & Rugby

Hidden talent:
Getting my own way ;-)

Must Have packed in your suitcase essential:
My phone charger

Lesser-known fact about you:
Im quite a nervous person.

Best feeling in the world:
Seeing my kids hit new milestones.

Favourite snack:
Chocolate

What type of animal best describes your personality:
Dolphin because they are never alone, I don't like to be on my own.

If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why:
Teleporting, mainly because I HATE traffic, so to be able to just click my fingers and be where I want would be amazing.

Best holiday you’ve ever had:
Florida, I'd do it every year if I could.

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Emma Lucas

Sales Consultant

I have worked in travel for 8 years and after having a career change I decided to pursue my passion for travel and have never looked back.
There is nothing like the excitement of having a holiday to look forward to and I love to see this on my clients faces when I get their holiday booked. There is so much more of the world I want to see with my family and I look forward to seeing what is next on the list.

Interesting Facts:

Favourite Catchphrase:
Are you kidding me?

Your Likes:
Eating and drinking, not necessarily in that order.

Hidden talent:
I can bend my fingers backwards without touching them. What a talent !!😂

Must Have packed in your suitcase essential :
paracetamol/ calpol- never again will I leave home without it.

Lesser-known fact about you:
I need to read every night before bed to make me fall asleep. I read about a book a week. Oh wow I sound so fun!

Best feeling in the world:
The school drop off after the 6 week holidays 😂

Favourite snack:
Anything covered in chocolate.

What type of hat best describes your personality:
A swan. Graceful 😜on the outside but paddling like crazy below the surface.

If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why:
Invisibility. I’d love to have a good snoop on peoples conversations.

Best holiday you’ve ever had:
Mexico 2000. Absolute paradise.

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Stephanie Kay

Sales Consultant

I was 16 when I became a Travel Agent, I've always had a passsion for travel and love going on holiday myself.  I was just 12 months old when I first went on holiday and 'Iv never missed a year since.  Booking other peoples dream holidays and the buzz I get will never leave me.... Its a Dream job :)

Interesting Facts:

Favourite Catchphrase:
The way I see it, if you want the Rainbow you gotta put up with the rain

Your Likes:
Love cleaning, its my happy place. love holidays, shopping and Gin

Hidden talent:
I can do the splits

Must Have packed in your suitcase essential:
Vaseline

Lesser-known fact about you:
Even though I love my food and I'm always hungry I am very fussy

Best feeling in the world:
Sleeping - I love my bed

Favourite snack:
Salt and Vinegar Crisps and nuts

What type of animal best describes your personality:
Squirrel I'm known for being very high energy, you're fast, you're furious, and you forget where you hide your nuts each year.

If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why:
I Would love to able to read peoples minds 😂

Best holiday you’ve ever had:
Cyprus for my wedding

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Shane Waterhouse

Sales Consultant

I have now worked in travel for over 24 years and I still love it as much as I did when I first started.  At first I was in the admin department but after 6 months realised I needed to be in the front office in the thick of it.  My favourite thing is travelling with my family and making memories. Travel is the best job and long may it continue.

Interesting Facts:

Favourite Catchphrase:
AWWWWWW

Your Likes:
Socialising

Hidden talent:
I always win at catch phrase

Must Have packed in your suitcase essential:
Birkenstocks

Lesser-known fact about you:
I won the districts for high jump at secondary school in the 4th year

Best feeling in the world:
Getting in bed and having 8 hours peace and quiet

Favourite snack:
Cheese & biscuits

What type of animal best describes your personality:
Elephant the most caring and protective animal of all

If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why:
Telepathy so I know what people are thinking

Best holiday you’ve ever had:
Australia, I was very young and travelled all around carefree - It's also where I met my husband.

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Ellise Fairhurst

Trainee

Going on holiday from being a young child has given me the passion for travel.  When I left school I chose to study travel and tourism at college and this gave me an opportunity to pursue a career in travel and understand the industry in greater depth.

Interesting Facts:

Favourite Catchphrase:
Everyday is a second chance so make it count.

Your Likes:
Spending time with my family and friends, going out for food, shopping and going on holidays.

Hidden talent:
I have a good memory.

Must Have packed in your suitcase essential:
A speaker is a must have on holiday for when I'm getting ready.

Lesser-known fact about you:
I had my tonsils removed when I was 10 years old.

Best feeling in the world:
Having a long warm shower, getting into new pijamas and fresh clean bedding.

Favourite snack:
Chocolate is my all time favourite snack.

What animal would you be:
Labrador, easy-going with bursts of energy.

If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why:
Transportation so I can get everywhere quicker.

Best holiday you’ve ever had:
Mexico was amazing!

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