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9 takeaways from a travel agent's fam trip to Ecuador

Latin America
Trena Lewis
27 October 2025

World Travel Jersey's travel planner and marketing manager, Trena Lewis, recently joined a Mercury Holidays' escorted tour – an adventure that helped her see the pocket-sized Latin American country through her clients' eyes

Trena Lewis
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Travel agent Trena Lewis digs a little deeper into Ecuadorean culture, trying on a traditional poncho and hat

When I travel, I’m not just exploring for myself – I’m learning for my clients. Every itinerary I join is a chance to experience logistics, pacing and people exactly as they will. My most recent adventure with Mercury Holidays took me across Ecuador, a country that surprised me at every turn and reminded me why first-hand knowledge is a travel planner’s most powerful tool.

This was my sixth Mercury Holidays tour since 2020, following unforgettable journeys through India, Sri Lanka, Brazil, Borneo and Japan, with two more Latin America tours already booked for next year. Each one has given me insights I can pass directly on to my clients – and Ecuador was no exception.