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With 28 years travel experience I craft beautiful journeys, ensuring lasting memories are created.

I have been in the Travel Industry for 25 years and have travelled
extensively to most corners of the globe. I have a deep passion for travel and
enjoy sharing my knowledge and experiences with my clients, this has been
reflected through my success in my travel industry awards.

18/06/2024

Always great connecting with my supplier partners. Being educated on what Heritance Aarah Maldives has to offer makes me want to return to this beautiful piece of paradise!

31/05/2024

What a humbling day in stunning Sydney! Thank you TravelManagers head office and Business Partnership Managers for your ongoing support and gratitude. So appreciative for being recognized for the work we do 😍🌎

24/05/2024

Nothing like a candid moment whilst networking!

Thank you to the Townsville Chamber of Commerce for a great morning connecting with fellow Townsville business people. Massive appreciation to selectability for hosting the event and for the amazing work you do by supporting those in need 🙏🏻

02/05/2024

Take 2!

My beautiful clients had their Fiji Wedding Anniversay celebration arranged for November last year. But mother nature had other plans! A cyclone was heading directly for Fiji the day of their arrival. But no fear, we rebooked and my clients are departing for their island paradise next week.

Happy Anniversay JF and M! 🥳😍

19/04/2024

My children and I have just arrived home from an incredible holiday in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. We spent 10 magical days with our friends and managed to pack in loads of family fun! Our itinerary included Ferrari World, Yas Water World, Warner Bros. World, Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, shopping at Yas Mall and even squeezed in a day trip to Dubai! Exposing my children to a different way of life and culture was priceless! 🐪 ✈️

31/03/2024

Wishing you all a Happy Easter 🐣

28/02/2024

It’s always nice to step away from the office from time to time and todays purpose was to learn about all things Wendy Wu Tours and DriveAway with the lovely Angie and Claire.

Wendy Wu Tours offer an extensive range of touring and independent itineraries across the globe and DriveAway is perfect for car rental, car leasing and motorhome rentals. Both incredible and reputable suppliers that I use regularly for my clients holidays.

22/02/2024

How many people do you know who genuinely like and thrive in their career? Personally I think you’re winning if you have been fortunate enough to have landed your ideal and somewhat dream job. I have done just that.

This week I celebrate 28 years in the travel industry, 15 of those years with TravelManagers and I am truly thankful.

Thankful for the heartfelt support I receive from my amazing clients, family and friends, incredible industry partners and the awesome team at TravelManagers head office.

I will forever be grateful for the beautiful relationships created the past 28 years and will continue to create - this being the foundation for the longevity in my career 🌍❤️

Cheers to you all!

02/02/2024

Never have I ever… had a food experience quite like this one.

Each course had its own unique story to tell and the matching wines were the perfect way to complete each story.

When you’re next in Queenstown, do yourself a favour and take the 20 minute drive to Amisfield Vineyard and you too can experience this phenomenal food journey.

If you can guess what food the horn and 2 of the pebbles are, I’ll be super impressed!

09/01/2024

What is your idea of relaxation?

Mine is staying in a secluded PurePod in New Zealand, as I experienced a couple of weeks ago. No tv, no wifi, no distractions. Just ultimate bliss amongst a stunning environment 😍

01/01/2024

Wishing my supportive family, friends, clients, TravelManagers head office and supplier partners an amazing 2024 filled with joy, laughter, good health and of course memorable travel experiences 🥳🌍❤️

23/12/2023

Where in the world are my clients celebrating Christmas this year?

I have a family spending the day with cheeky snow monkeys in Japan. A group of 10 will be celebrating at magical Alberta, Canada. Other young families will be at Lapland, Finland, meeting Santa Claus for the first time. Another family will be enjoying lunch at gorgeous Lake Como in Italy. And I have a couple who will be marveling in the Christmas Markets in Germany, off their river cruise.

Whether you’re celebrating Christmas abroad or staying local, the commonality is family and loved ones. Here’s wishing my family, friends and clients a joyous Christmas. May you have the most wonderful day filled with good food, great company and happiness🎄❤️

16/12/2023

My cruise inspection yesterday aboard the elegant Regent Seven Seas Explorer was something else. Everything from the exquisite cabins, to the wide open spaces, eloquent restaurants and attentive service was top notch.

Much gratitude to the beautiful Elsa from Regent Seven Seas for an unforgettable day. I just need to get myself on one of the cruises so I can experience the renowned block party! 🎉🥳🚢

13/12/2023

Rain, hail or wind swept hair was not going to stop us from checking out Townsville's newest hotel - ARDO. Loving the underrated simplicity, cool vibes and that magical view - whoa! The addictive scent as soon as you enter the building will make you want to go back for more - you'll understand what I mean when you check it out for yourself 😍

19/11/2023

I feel honored to have been 1 of 7 Finalists for the category of “Most Outstanding Mobile / Home Based Travel Advisor” at last night’s National Travel Industry Awards (NTIA) in Melbourne. Although I didn’t take the win, I feel grateful to have been selected as a Finalist for such a prestigious award. This accomplishment and recognition could not have been possible without the heartfelt support and encouragement from my beautiful family, friends, valued clients, TravelManagers and supplier partners 🌍🥂❤️

17/11/2023

The hype has kicked off! Thank you to Michael and the amazing team at the W Melbourne. Your warm and generous hospitality is very much appreciated. Here’s to the start of the NTIA (National Travel Industry Awards) weekend 🌍🥂

09/11/2023

Always lovely connecting with my fellow BNI (Business Network International) members. Today I had the pleasure of catching up with Katie from Signature Staff, Schantelle from Online Virtual Help and Mandy from Asea Redox Cellular Health. We even managed to colour co-ordinate! 😎💙🖤

27/10/2023

Save the date, this is one event you won't want to miss! You're invited to join representatives from 18 of our partner suppliers at TravelManagers for our first ever Virtual Travel Expo.

Our expo will take place on Tuesday 14th and Wednesday 15th November between 11am and 4pm AEDT. At this exclusive event you'll learn about the brands, their products, and the exclusive deals on offer in our upcoming Black Friday sale upcoming Black Friday sale launching that same week. You'll also have the opportunity to ask any questions directly to the representatives.

Whether your 2024 holiday bucket-list includes guided tours, luxury cruises, expedition tours, small-ship or river cruises, I have access to a wide range of partners, products, and offers exclusive to TravelManagers.

Please message me for more information and the registration link!

17/10/2023

My beautiful clients have just returned from the wilds of South Africa and Zimbabwe and this is what they had to say...

We’ve just come back from a three week trip to South Africa and Zimbabwe. What a once in a lifetime experience. The highlight of our trip was definitely a one week stay at Makutsi Safari Springs. This was a truly authentic African adventure at a very well run private game reserve. We saw so many incredible animals at close range. What an experience!

This was followed by two nights at Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe, one of the seven natural wonders of the world. Just awe inspiring. Then it was off to Cape Town for four nights and had several good tours of that western cape area and also some great food and wine! Lastly we did a five day self drive from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth which included “the Garden Route” with some very different and beautiful scenery and places to visit.

Without a doubt this African trip was the best holiday we’ve ever had and really appreciate all the assistance from Maria with planning and organisation. We covered a lot of territory but everything went really smoothly. Now we can sit back and enjoy the photos and memories.

12/10/2023

Our clever friends at Norweigen Cruise Line (NCL) have recently announced they are set to introduce almost 1,000 dedicated solo staterooms across their diverse 19-ship fleet. NCL has also expanded the cabin options to Solo Inside, Solo Oceanview and Solo Balcony for future sailings starting 02 Jan 2024. With pricing and availability dependent on the destination and demand, solo travelers can expect to pay less than a traditional double occupancy room.

Guests who stay in the new solo stateroom categories will also have access to the key card entry only Studio Lounge, available on select ships, which features a dedicated space to relax, a bar equipped with beer and wine and a variety of snacks served daily. In addition to their own lounge, solo cruisers can enjoy activities scheduled for single travelers to mix and mingle.

Finally - I hear some of you say! Get onboard before the cabins run out 😍🚢

28/09/2023

It gives me great pleasure to announce that I have been selected as a Finalist for the Most Outstanding Mobile / Home Based Travel Advisor for the prestigious NTIA (National Travel Industry Awards) 2023. The past year has had its challenges but none that I wasn't willing to accept with determination. I would like to take this oppurtunity to thank my loyal clients, fabulous TravelManagers head office, incredible supplier partners and amazing family and friends. Your continued support helped to make this possible 😍

26/09/2023

If you have ever dreamt of experiencing a small ship cruise through the striking Kimberleys in WA, now is the time! My amazing supplier partners at Wild Earth Travel have some extraordinary offers for the 2024 season. Contact me for more details.

Photo Credits: Heritage Expeditions, Steve Bradley, Nick Rains, Ponant, Lindblad

21/09/2023

I love a good collaboration! The amazing Globus Family of Brands and Norwegian Cruise Line showcased the best of both worlds at their product update last night - escorted coach touring combined with ocean cruising. My guest and I had a great time learning about many European itineraries - so many options to choose from!

08/09/2023

A common question I get asked is "where are my clients travelling?"

I have clients who just returned from a small group tour of Vietnam and Cambodia, others who just indulged in a small group foodies tour of Northern Spain and now heading to Italy, and another very adventurous client who is currently appreciating the fascinating history of Lebanon!

29/08/2023

I feel extremely humbled to be a NTIA 2023 Nominee, for the category of Most Outstanding Mobile/Home Based Travel Advisor. I would also like to congratulate all other nominees across all categories for this year's prestigious awards.

24/08/2023

Always a pleasure catching up with clients and friends 😄

18/08/2023

I am honoured to have been selected as 1 of 12 Personal Travel Managers to advocate & promote the TravelManagers brand in a recent brand recruitment campaign. I feel humbled to be aligned with such an inspiring and supportive company. Watch this space for the finished promo material!

09/08/2023

I am a firm believer of constantly improving my product knowledge, so in turn I can share with my amazing clients. Today I did just that with my lovely supplier partner, Ki, from the Globus Family of Brands. The brands including, Globus, Cosmos and Avalon Waterways. There's something to suit everyone with these beautifully curated journeys and cruises.

03/08/2023

Working from home can sometimes create a feeling of isloation. To alleviate this, I get out and network. I had the pleasure of catching up with the lovely Dean and Stephanie from Explore Property yesterday. It was a great opportunity to discuss our businesses, learn from one another and gain some inspiration!

01/08/2023

This testimonial from the very adventurous Jeff, truly touched my soul. North Korea was certainly my biggest challenge, but along with my amazing supplier partners and travel industry experience, I made it happen. And more importantly, Jeff has extraordinary stories to tell!

Maria Piliouras has been my Personal Travel Manager for almost 20 years. She has arranged my travels to all seven continents, the sites of the seven ancient wonders of the world and the new seven wonders of the world. Thanks to Maria my travels have taken me from North Korea to Easter Island, from Turkmenistan to Saudi Arabia to Mali and from New York to Antartica. I like to get off the 'beaten' track and visit some unusual places but these are challenges that Maria readily accepts and she has always provided outstanding itineraries where every transfer, visa, booking, flight and request has been met.

None of my travels would have been possible without Maria's outstanding travel knowledge, experience and passion for travel. Maria provides a one-on-one service that is second to none with excellent customer service and she is always available by phone or email. A ‘short’ holiday request is given the same attention to detail by Maria as my recent 10 week holiday in Greece - 13 flights, two hire cars, transfers, many hotels and a dozen ferry journeys. Her commitment to arrange all my travel arrangements with her knowing all my travel 'likes' still amazes me. I have recommended and will continue to recommend Maria to all my family and friends.

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