b'6 Monica TiganiHi Monica, how are you? What are your groups favouriteIm well thanks! Ive been on a boat things to do in Corfu?trip today, which has been lovely, and They love the pool at our hotelits very this evening the group are heading intoquiet and relaxing, because Aronda House Corfu Town to see the sunset. My timeis exclusive to ClubSolos guests. We go here has gone quicklyat the beginningon a few boat trips, and everyone loves I thought I had lots of time, but now Imthe one we do on Tuesday to Kassiopi rushing to fit things in before I leave! Its the whole group often comes along. been excellent. Snorkelling is also popular, because the water is crystal clear here, even though That sounds great! So how long there arent many fish! Swimming in the have you been a Tour Leader? sea here is just lovelythe temperature My first Tour Leader position was inis wonderful! A rooftop bar in Corfu Town December 2017I led the Christmasis another favouritethe views are just break in Northampton. phenomenal. What first got you interested inQ&A What would you say to someonebecoming a Tour Leader? who wants to give Solos a try, butI was doing some filming with Mark,is nervous?another Tour Leader. He told me about hisId say absolutely go for it! I always get job, and I thought it sounded absolutelyMONICAgreat feedback from new guestsmany perfect for me. I love travel, I love workingTIGANI of them book another Solos holiday as with people and seeing placeswhatsoon as they get home. On the first day could be better? people often wonder what theyve got themselves into, but Solos holidays are so Whats the best thing about your job? welcoming that they quickly feel at home Two thingstravel and people. Iveand start to love it!loved making friends as part of my job, and travel has been a part of my lifeMONICA TIGANIWhat makes ClubSolos special?for a long time. My parents ran a travelI think the fact that the hotels are family-agency, so travel had often been talkedHAS BEEN OUR run and exclusive to uspeople know about at home. My father has been goneweve got the place to ourselves, and for a while now, but he always said hedTOUR LEADER FORthats a great thing to have. travelled the world seven timesI dont know how true that is, though! CLUBSOLOS CORFUAnd finally OVER SUMMER 2019. how would you describeWhat advice would you give toClubSolos in three words?someone who wants to become Funfriendlyfabulous!a Tour Leader? We caught up with her to seeYou have to love dealing with people, andhow shes been getting on you must be patient. On a Solos holiday, you really do get people from all walks of life, so people skills are probably the important thing. Guests are often a bit anxious to begin with, but by midweek, theyre more chilled. By the last day, theres so much laughter, and we often wish we had 10 days to enjoy together!Where else have you beena Tour Leader?Last year I worked on our Valentines Ball, the Easter Eggstravaganza, and I did 8 weeks in Zakynthos from mid-June to mid-August. I also did a walking holiday in Zakynthos in October, and one in Lanzarote. In February I did a ski holiday, and Ill be doing a week in Crete soon.How many groups have you hadso far this season?This is my seventh week, so Ive had seven different groupssome people also choose to stay for two weeks, so they overlap between groups.solosholidays.co.uk|020 8951 2901'