Lara Cowtan

Lara Cowtan

Sales Manager

Lara Cowtan

Sales Manager

I joined Turquoise in 2009, shortly after completing a degree in English Literature and gaining experience in commercial advertising. Since then, I’ve been fortunate enough to explore a wide range of incredible destinations across Africa, the South Pacific, the Indian Ocean, the Caribbean, the Middle East, and parts of Asia.

The more I travel, the longer my bucket list grows — the world is so vast and rich with diverse landscapes, cultures, and experiences. I love how travel can make you feel wonderfully small, whether you’re face-to-face with a great white shark off the coast of South Africa, enjoying a tranquil morning on a remote Polynesian motu, swimming alongside dolphins and manta rays in the Maldives, or locking eyes with a passing herd of elephants in the African wilderness.

Travelling with Turquoise is just… special! It’s a privilege to help craft unforgettable, one-of-a-kind journeys for our guests — no matter where in the world their wanderlust takes them.


The Turquoise Guide to Portofino

3rd June 2026
by Lara Cowtan

Why Portofino? Tiny, impossibly pretty and wrapped in pine-covered hills, Portofino is the Italian Riviera at its most iconic. Candy-coloured houses curve around a yacht-filled harbour, hidden pathways weave through jasmine and olive trees and long lunches somehow drift effortlessly into sunset aperitivos. It’s early morning focaccia dipped into cappuccino and secret garden pathways scented […]

Fun facts about the African elephant

14th April 2020
by Lara Cowtan

Many people who go on safari are hoping to see the ‘Big Five’, which includes the lion, leopard, buffalo, rhino and, of course, the African elephant. This majestic creature remains one of the most interesting animals to watch on a game drive – the way they walk, their tight family set-ups, the way they bathe […]


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