CEO AND FOUNDER

Magali Déchelette

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CEO AND FOUNDER

Magali Déchelette

ABOUTI graduated from the top French business school HEC in 2006 with a Master’s degree in Business and Entrepreneurship. After working for Cartier in Paris, in the luxury travel sector in Shanghai, and for Oliver Wyman Management Consulting for 4 years, I felt it was the perfect time to make my dream come true: set up Family Twist.
LANGUAGESFrench, EnglishI HAVE TRAVELLED TOColombia, South Africa, Uzbekistan, Burma, China and a few moreFAVORITE EXPERIENCEPâtisserie Baking Class, as I love cooking myself!BEST FAMILY TRAVEL ADVICEPâtisserie Baking Class, as I love cooking myself!
HEAD OF SALES

Stanislas de Montenay

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HEAD OF SALES

Stanislas de Montenay

ABOUTAfter majoring in International Business, I worked in the cotton industry for very long, even setting up my own company in France. This led me to many different parts of the world. As a proud father of 4 lovely daughters, I have always enjoyed sharing the culture of a foreign country with my family when on holiday. Catering for traveling families was an obvious change of career!
LANGUAGESFrench, EnglishI HAVE TRAVELLED TOEurope, the United-States, India and Pakistan!FAVORITE EXPERIENCEThe Treasure Hunt At The Louvre because everyone in my family adored it! It’s the perfect combination to keep everyone in the family entertained.BEST FAMILY TRAVEL ADVICEWhen on a family holiday, make sure you spend quality time with your children!
HEAD OF TRAVEL DESIGN

Constance Tertrais

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HEAD OF TRAVEL DESIGN

Constance Tertrais

ABOUTI started studying law and quickly turned to the tourism sector by doing a master's degree in tourism management. It gave me the opportunity to travel to a lot of exotic places and build my expertise in handling traveling individuals, such as Vietnam and Cambodia. I moved back to France in 2015 and started working for Family Twist since that time: an obvious choice as I knew this company was going somewhere… fast!
LANGUAGESFrench, EnglishI HAVE TRAVELLED TOEverywhere in Europe, China, South and Southeast Asia, the US, Israel, Egypt, Turkey…FAVORITE EXPERIENCEBecome a Parfumeur because I just love the fragrances. I always liked perfume and making your own is both interesting and fun!BEST FAMILY TRAVEL ADVICEInvolve your children in the organization of your holiday.
HEAD OF FRANCE TRAVEL DESIGN

Karolina Kozlowski

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HEAD OF FRANCE TRAVEL DESIGN

Karolina Kozlowski

ABOUTAfter getting my degree in International Business, I worked in the hotel industry for 3 years in Paris. I then decided it was my turn to set up a company as a guide and took many happy clients through the streets of Paris. Without losing interest in guiding, I decided to take on a new challenge by joining Family Twist.
LANGUAGESFrench, English, Polish, Russian, SpanishI HAVE TRAVELLED TONorth America, all over Europe, ChinaFAVORITE EXPERIENCELondon and the River ThamesBEST FAMILY TRAVEL ADVICEAlways be prepared for the unexpected
HEAD OF UK AND OTHER DESTINATIONS TRAVEL DESIGN

Sandra Mera

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HEAD OF UK AND OTHER DESTINATIONS TRAVEL DESIGN

Sandra Mera

ABOUTColombian by origin, I moved to France when I was 18 years old to be an au pair. What was meant to be a 1-year experience turned into a decade in the country I now call home. I've always loved languages and travelling which lead me to a Master's degree in cultural tourism. I worked in different companies but it wasn't until Family Twist that I felt like I was truly doing something that I loved: crafting unique experiences for families in such amazing and varied destinations.
LANGUAGESSpanish, English, French, CroatianI HAVE TRAVELLED TOAll over Europe, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Canada, US, Tunisia...FAVORITE EXPERIENCEAny food tour! Both The Boqueria and the Borough Market Food Tour made a lasting impression on me - I love getting to know the city I am in through food.BEST FAMILY TRAVEL ADVICEDon't be afraid of travelling with your teenagers, they are most likely to enjoy hands-on experiences.
HEAD OF DESTINATION ITALY

Philippine Freiman

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HEAD OF DESTINATION ITALY

Philippine Freiman

ABOUTI graduated from a Master's in Economics and Management for arts and culture in Italy. After a year working in an art Gallery in Hong Kong, I decided to move back to Paris and started working in a renowned international Culinary and hospitality school for which I was in charge of various programs and of student placement. I have always had a passion for food and food cultures! After a 10 years, I decided to focus more on my passion and started working as a Foodie Tour Guide for a French based company. Meanwhile, I also decided to create my company and organize trips in the region I fell in love with in Italy, Apulia, sharing my passion for its rich culture with tourists wanting to discover the true Italian southern philosophy of the “Dolce farniente”. I joined the Family Twist adventure with the conviction that the company was only at the beginning of a formidable growth and that I would find my place in it to develop new, rich and exciting projects.
LANGUAGESFrench, English, Italian, SpanishI HAVE TRAVELLED TOMost European countries, Italy in particular; South East Asia; China; India; North Africa; USA and ColombiaFAVORITE EXPERIENCEMake your own pizza or pasta class simply because cooking and eating is my passion! I also love the fact that everyone can participate in these classes, even a person who doesn't know how to cook and doesn't like to cook will be amazed at the results of his work. Not to mention the family fun time together!BEST FAMILY TRAVEL ADVICEA good balance between history and cultural hands-on activities topped with some local market visits and restaurants for lots of food discoveries! Eating always brings everyone together...
HEAD OF OPERATIONS

Vincent Chabanis

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HEAD OF OPERATIONS

Vincent Chabanis

ABOUTAfter twelve years working in automotive design for the most prestigious car manufacturers, living in 4 different countries, backpacking for a year and half, I decided to change my life and follow my passion for travel. I came back to France in 2019 to study. Hit but not sunk by the consequences of the pandemic, my first new job opportunity brought me to work in the Alps before joining the thrilling Family Twist project in 2022.
LANGUAGESFrench, English, ItalianI HAVE TRAVELLED TOMost of Europe, Colombia, China, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, India, Australia, Philippines, Russia, USA.FAVORITE EXPERIENCECracking the Da Vinci Code, Louvre Mystery and In the Footsteps of the ImpressionistsBEST FAMILY TRAVEL ADVICETake a private tour together and let our passionate guides take you on an incredible journey.
FINANCE MANAGER

Luciano Del Pozo

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FINANCE MANAGER

Luciano Del Pozo

ABOUTI studied Business Administration in Madrid and a Corporate Finance Masters in Paris. I lived in 5 countries and I love to travel. I am passionate about sports, rock and electronic music. During my Masters, I started working for Family Twist and I decided to continue the experience with this great family.
LANGUAGESSpanish, french and english.I HAVE TRAVELLED TOI have travelled in South America, the United States and Europe.FAVORITE EXPERIENCEBeing able to organise all the trips with my friends, meeting and connect with people from different backgrounds.BEST FAMILY TRAVEL ADVICEEnjoy every moment with your kids while you still live together.