Work in this industry began for me in 1979 with TAA ( Trans Australia Airlines ) in their Reservations department and eventually transferring to Tullamarine airport as a Customer Services supervisor.
Time then took me into a consultancy position in Corporate Travel with Traveland BHP, and then onto retail and leisure agencies.
From here, a move into Sales with a wholesale Pacific island Company , back to the retail office and then finally the decision to break away and start on my own.
I have been very fortunate to work in various facets of the Travel Industry, thereby giving me a greater perspective of the booking processes involved in planning your travel, be they for work or leisure.
I have now been with TravelManagers since December 2006. I have a passion for all things travel. I love new experiences, the sights, smells and tastes that are all part of that package.
My own travel has taken me to over 26 countries, and given there are over 195 in the world today, I obviously have a lot more travelling to do!
In 2013 I lived and worked in Moscow, Russia, as part of the Travel Team involved in the opening ceremony for the Winter Olympics Sochi 2014, whilst still running my own business in Melbourne.
In 2018 I took my first small group tour to Sedona in Arizona (USA) under the name – “Journeys of Awakening”.
Combine 40+ years working in travel, with an Alice in Wonderland curiosity, and so began my small group vision for “Journeys of Awakening”.
In February, 2020 I took my next “Journeys of Awakening” group of 23 participants to Egypt. This was such a success and plans were afoot for a return.
The pandemic had other plans.
My direction has since shifted to planning for the independent traveler’s, sometimes combining their journeys with small group tours, or cruising.
As an affiliate of TravelManagers, I am fortunate to benefit from a sensational management team, and the resources shared by colleagues, with whom we share, learn and support each other.
Travelling is a different playing field today compared to when I first began in this industry. Going with the flow, adapting and evolving. All part of the journey.
I am as passionate about your travel dreams as you are.
As your exclusive Personal Travel Manager, I shall work with you to design and expand your vision into your reality.
My favourite destination… mmmm !!!
Paris…actually, Candi Dasa – Bali…oh, hang on, then there’s Sedona Arizona….ahh, and beautiful Amsterdam…so hard to pick a favourite. To return to each destination a second, third or more times surely brings with-it brand-new experiences.
Look to your own city and you realize how much of that you have perhaps not explored and it’s easy to understand why any opportunity to return somewhere once been is a wonderful opportunity.
My most recent experiences include sailing down and ballooning over the Nile in Egypt, hanging on while dune bashing my way across the sand in Dubai, meditating with North American Indians in the hills of Sedona, on the Hopi Reservation and parts of Arizona in North America, experiencing total bliss and enlightenment at a retreat in Ubud – Bali, delighting at the ease of the rail system in Singapore, out of control with my camera at Monet’s Garden in Giverny – France, sailing amongst the local sellers of the floating market at Cai Rang- Vietnam, entranced by the choir at Westminster Abbey in London, sailing the Mediterranean on a Viking Ocean Cruise, overlooking the Grand Canal from my hotel in Venice, falling in love with an Italian Chef during a cooking class in a Castle amidst the Tuscan countryside ( alas, it was just for the day ) , being driven at a mighty pace, backwards, while being chased by a disgruntled elephant… I think I need to write a book. So many memories.
But today, my personal favourite would have to be Paris. The history, the galleries, the architecture, the flavours, the Seine, the gardens, the language, the cobblestone streets, the Metro, the coffee, the Eiffel Tower at night, the view from Sacre Coeur, the gargoyle keeping watch from Notre Dame, the markets, and of course the people.
Expert advice on airlines, airfares and flight routings
Expert advice for planning and implementing rail travel, particularly through Europe
Suggesting and sourcing most suitable accommodation and touring options as required.
24 hour emergency assistance
Travel Insurance
Visa processing
Plus much more – just ask me.
