Emily Chappell
- Oceans and Islands Travel Specialist
- London Office
- Born in United Kingdom
- 8 years' Experience in Travel
My love for travel began early. I travelled extensively with my parents from a young age, visiting destinations such as Egypt, Malaysia, Sri Lanka and Kenya. These experiences ignited my travel bug and shaped my desire to explore the world.
At the age of 13, I started scuba diving, having always been drawn to adventure and the underwater world. That fascination grew into a deeper curiosity, leading me to study marine biology at university. After graduating, I worked as a marine biologist in Mexico, the Maldives and Curaçao, combining my love for travel with hands-on conservation and research. In 2018, I returned to the UK, marking the beginning of my career in the travel industry.
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What can you not travel without?
It has got to be my diving gear! Even when i'm heading on a non-dive focussed trip, I cant resist getting a dive in to see what the ocean has to offer.
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What's the most exciting wildlife sighting you’ve ever encountered?
Being in the middle of an underwater feeding frenzy at Fish Head dive site in North Ari Atoll, Maldives. Reef sharks, jacks, tunas all competing for dinner.
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What’s the most incredible natural phenomenon you have witnessed?
Coral spawning. It is a rare and amazing phenomenon that is awe inspiring and just takes your breath away. Diving at night presents this palpable sense of calm .
My Favourite Scott Dunn Hotels and Tours
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VIEW HOTELAlphonse Island
Alphonse Island Resort is one of the most remote and untouched islands in the Indian Ocean. It is a truly unique and unspoilt paradise where sustainability and conservation take priority. -
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VIEW HOTELFour Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa
Four Seasons Kuda Huraa will always hold a special place in my heart as I once worked there! It offers diving, surfing and an array of outstanding accommodations alongside the island spa. -
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VIEW HOTELRound Hill Hotel & Villas
Round Hill was one of the most outstanding hotels I have ever been to. The villas are nestled in the hillside, boasting fabulous sunsets and coastal views. Sophisticated piano bar serving cocktails.
