About me

In my  year book back in year 12 it states “Cathy wants to be a travel agent or a teacher”  I am fortunate to have experienced both these careers and have loved both equally.  In this long career as a travel agent, I have travelled the world and assisted my clients plan the trip of a lifetime.   I have also loved teaching tourism and helping my students obtain a job in the industry I am so passionate about.

This year marks my 40th year in the travel industry and the best decision was to join TravelManagers in 2007, giving me the flexibility to work from home whilst raising our family.   My role as a travel manager is to help my leisure and business clients plan and tailor travel arrangements to their specific needs. This is arranged at a time mutually suitable for both myself and my clients.  Alternative arrangements can be made over the phone, email and dare I say it, zoom!   TravelManagers have the support network to assist me in the everyday operation of being a Personal TravelManager.

I am also a specialist Cruise Consultant and have completed training to attain the accreditation of a Cruise Master with Cruising Lines International Association (CLIA).

Where I've Travelled

I try and stay updated with my destination and product knowledge.  Over the past 4 years I have travelled to the following destinations:

• Celebrity Cruise around the Pacific
• Holland America Oosterdam cruise Sydney to Melbourne
• Dubai
• Florence and Milan
• Las Vegas
• Portland Oregan
• Singapore
• United Kingdom
• Paris
• Taiwan
• New York
• Orlando
• Tasmania
• Adelaide, Barossa and Kangaroo Island
• Great Ocean Road Victoria and Melbourne
• Quantum of the Seas Cruise from Shanghai to Beijing
• Scenic River Cruise Amsterdam to Budapest
• Strasbourg
• 2 week self-drive around Wales and Scotland
• Hainan – Golf Tours
• Philippines
• South Island New Zealand
• French Polynesia
• Croatia and Greek Islands

This extensive travel is so vital in helping me organise your holiday as the research and training I receive is second to none.  I am fortunate to be able to work from anywhere, so I can still service you from afar.

I have also travelled to

• Botwsana
• South Africa
• Hong Kong
• Fiji
• Hawaii
• Bali
• Macau
• Bangkok

Destinations I'm Passionate About

I have travelled to many places but I particularly love

• New Zealand
• Croatia
• Italy
• Australia
• Scotland

Services I Provide

I can meet you at a convenient time for you in the comfort of your own home, local cafe or office.  If a personal meeting is not possible I can organise travel arrangements over the phone, email or zoom.

Here is a snippet on the services I can provide:

• Airfares specialist
• Package specialist
• I can research the best options available for hotels/flights/car rental and tours
• I can arrange holidays from a shopping trip to Melbourne to a Round World holiday including airfares, accommodation, rail, day tours and cruising .
• Walking and hiking trips
• When you are on your holiday I am only a phone call away if you need assistance
• Cruise specialist with access to all deals in the market