I moved into travel over 25 years ago as a Director of TravelQuest following a rather different career as a bank manager. I have worked in both Portugal and Sweden.
For skiing you can't beat Breckenridge and Vermont USA. For adventure, Cambodia and South Africa.
Definitely South America - an intriguing and fascinating continent to immerse yourself in.
A tour of South America taking in five different countries.
Books, sun cream and sunglasses - in that order.
1) Be organised, book an airport lounge if possible, its a nice relaxing start to your holiday.
2) Make sure you have adequate travel insurance.