Lesley Paull

Founder & Co-Owner

  • I opened Paull Travel in 1986 and have 45+ years of experience. I started in the travel industry when I was only 19 years old, specializing in corporate travel. Eventually, I branched out to leisure travel as well. Travel is truly my greatest passion and I love what I do.

  • Today, my preference is selling high-end luxury cruises and land programs. I love making dreams come true - be it an African Safari or a 30-day sailing through the South Pacific.

  • I have had so many incredible travel experiences, but here are a few that stand out in my mind…

    Luxury Small Ship Cruising: anywhere the ship goes!

    Tahiti: for it’s breathtaking pure beauty

    Peru: for adventure and for it’s beautiful people. Its really quite spiritual in ways that make it difficult to explain.

    Antarctica: this is truly unique destination. This one surprised me as I am always cold but I have to say, I loved it.

    • Jade Mountain Hotel: this resort in St Lucia is my favorite hotel in the world and is spectacular.

  • • A luxury barge holiday, cruising through the valleys and vineyards of France.

    • A month-long stay in a Tuscan Villa where friends can come drop-in for a visit.

    • A private yacht charter with 10 to 15 friends in Croatia.

  • I used to be part of the Marigold Dancers when I was young and limber, representing Klondike Days around Canada and Europe. I was also once a classical pianist! Both are hard to imagine, I know.

Read about my travels…

  • From Lisbon to the Canaries with Atlas Ocean Voyages

    Late September I travelled with a small group on a relatively new cruise line, Atlas Ocean Voyages. This ship is just 159 people – almost like a large yacht. We visited Lisbon, Seville, Casablanca, various stops in Morocco, and the Canary Islands for 9 days. It was a really different and interesting itinerary. All in all, the stops were filled with lots of history, nice beaches, great food, and well, it was just different.

  • Sailing in Style: Lesley’s review on Explora Journeys

    In early August, I travelled with some friends for 14 days, sailing on the beautiful Explora I. This ship is definitely a 5-star experience. We cruised Explora Journeys from Istanbul to Venice, travelling up the west coast of Italy and back down around Croatia. The art, the design, everything about Explora I is unique. This ship is different than other luxury cruises (which I love as well), but this one – well, it’s quite special.