Effervescent and always with a smile on her face, Ayne-Marie Leitch is the Exclusive Distributer for Desert Diamonds in Sri Lanka. She loves good food, quaffing bubbles, dancing, golf, Formula 1 and tennis. She has a particular affinity for hardworking, honest and genuine people while disliking indiscipline, incompetence, and cruelty to animals. 

Why do you love travel? 

Travelling and exploring new places is one of the best things one can do for oneself, as it shows you the good, the bad and the ugly of the world and I want to see it all first-hand. 

Your favourite travel destination and why? 

London as it has such a buzz to it. It is a central hub for fashion, theatre, markets, fashion, food and just about everything. 

What do you need for a perfect holiday? 

A good travel plan, a set budget, realistic expectations, good accommodation, confirmed reservationa and lots of bubbles! 

In which country have you felt most at home? 

Thailand. 

Best piece of travel advice? 

Organise yourself and make a good travel plan, pack lightly and ensure you have the correct documentation. 

Your top 5 travel destinations? 

Scotland, USA, Europe, Asia and South Africa. 

What has travel taught you? 

To realise how fortunate I am and and that life is about so much more than money. 

In which country did you taste the best ever cuisine? 

Beijing. 

Next travel destination? 

Latin America. 

By Tina Edward Gunawardhana