Amazon Creek

We aim to create personal relationships with our clients, and to develop a level of trust and confidence through the unique concept that is 'Amazon Creek'. Our team of professional staff will plan your personal holiday experience to one or more of our destinations. On the ground the staff managing our retreats have extensive knowledge of the local area and exceptional contacts to ensure you make the very most out of your stay with us.

If you live in or around London, a member of our team would be delighted to visit you at home to discuss your holiday in more detail. From spa treatments to heli-skiing, catering needs to nanny services, yacht racing or cruising to food and wine tasting, we have it covered!

Tim Davis - Managing Director

Tim Davis is the Managing Director and owner of Amazon Creek. Tim spent much of his youth growing up in Mauritius and travelling around Africa, where he developed a love for the sea and a passion for sailing. He went to boarding school in Oxford and was introduced to the snow for the first time at the age of 13 on a school trip and immediately got the skiing bug!

The concept of Amazon Creek was therefore derived from Tim’s love for the sea and sailing and the mountains and skiing. Combining luxury travel, accommodation and yachts with these activities and a great sense of adventure! Having left University, Tim spent two seasons teaching skiing in the winter and sailing in the summer months, before his father persuaded him to “get a proper job”! After close to 20 years working in the financial sector, Tim founded Amazon Creek, and looks forward to welcoming you on our fabulous holidays!

Lisa Murgatroyd - Chef

This is Lisa's 6th year working as a chef in the Chamonix valley. It is her love of the mountains and desire to cook, and make people happy through food that has kept her here and no doubt will keep her here for many years to come!

Passionate about food and with a background in the arts, Lisa has an innovative and creative approach towards cooking. She is constantly thinking about food, whether its trying out a new restaurant, keeping up with current cooking trends or working on new recipes. Her second love, after food is travel, she has travelled extensively, in particular India and South East Asia where she has picked up plenty of culinary tips.

Throughout her career as a chef, she has developed a wide-ranging and dynamic repertoire of cooking styles that can be customised to all palates!

Lisa Bond - Yoga Instructor

We have been working with Lisa Bond, our highly qualified yoga instructor, personal trainer and sports massage therapist, for several years now. Trained by Bikram Choudhury, Lisa has had a regular yoga practice for over 10 years, teaching in London and Buckinghamshire. She has also travelled worldwide to teach in California, Las Vegas, New York and Connecticut. Lisa will apply her extensive training and knowledge at the retreat and can teach yoga sessions for complete beginners through to advanced students. She will also be on hand to offer advice on nutrition, exercise and guidance to help you maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Franck Villain - Captain

Yacht Master Offshore / Capitaine 200 STCW95 (Speaks fluent French, Portuguese and basic English)

Franck is 36 years old and has been a professional skipper for over 10 years and sailing for over 20 years in the Mediterranean, the North and South Atlantic (with eight Atlantic crossings) and the Pacific. He was just seventeen years old when he owned his first yacht, a seven meter sail boat in which he crossed the Atlantic twice. He also enjoys instructing, sharing with others his passion for sailing and navigation in different types of yachts which have included: 'Queen South' (Motor sailor 35m); 'Annka and Kanana' (Garcia 62' and 70' respectively), 'Spip' (CNB 77'); 'Eugenia V' (a beautiful classic San Germani 75') and many more. Franck learnt how to care for his guests with great attention and discretion before becoming a professional sailor with a five year stint in Paris's most elegant Brasseries including: La Coupole, Le Terminus Nord and Chez Françoise.

Armanda Coldre - Chef/Hostess

French - English (good)

Armanda is 40 years old and shares with Franck a love of sailing. She sailed with Franck aboard the sailing yacht 'Kanana' (Garcia 70'). Armanda's first career was as a primary school teacher; she is both cultivated and attentive to detail. She has also managed holiday cottages for over 15 years. She enjoys French cooking and preparing other styles of international cuisine, and finding the best quality produce for her guests to savour.