Phil Smethurst
Director | Cruise Master
Phil is the co-founder and Director of Bicton Travel and is an expert in creating bespoke travel experiences for the luxury traveller. He has cruised extensively on most of the major cruise lines but prefers small ship and expedition cruising. Phil has immense knowledge of the world’s airlines, luxury cruise ships and exotic destinations. While he cannot choose one favourite city he ranks Amsterdam, Berlin, Milan, Rome, Singapore and Sydney as some of his favourites. For a relaxing vacation, his go-to destination is the Amalfi Coast, and he has enjoyed fabulous beach breaks in the Seychelles and Maldives. For the adventurous, he recommends an African Safari and has himself travelled in Botswana, Kenya, South Africa and Zimbabwe. He has also travelled to the Patagonia region of Chile –an adventurous experience he would highly recommend.