I have always been interested in travel as a child growing up. I would play for hours with the family Atlas, dreaming of places so far away that I had only read of in books. So, when my chance came to be an exchange student in Sweden at the end of my schooling, I jumped at the chance and that cemented my love of travelling right there!

I've always felt that to be a great Travel Advisor you need to be excited, passionate, empathetic and always eager to learn. So, when I looked at joining MTA I felt all of these qualities fit with me, and it's these same qualities that I always try to pass onto my clients as well.

After 16 years in the travel industry I joined MTA in November 2010 for its flexibility and passion for travel. I love to give people the holidays they dream about, save up for and finally get to take! 

Cruises are my favourite holidays to book and take, and what is not to love with both parties being happy. You get to see lots of different places, with the transport, accommodation and meals all taken care of in one place, and unpack only the once whilst on-board. 

It is a special experience cruising, and I whet my appetite growing up, watching the “Love Boat” – which is how the current cruising industry comes about today. I love the smell of the salt, and not being able to see land, but also knowing I am usually close enough to get my land legs back with the next day of exploration. The new menu’s and drinks to sample, and solid friendships can be formed. I have now made a cruise addict of my own mother, and I have nieces and nephews keen to start cruising too. 

I will be completing my CLIA Masters Cruise Accreditation this year 2016, which is the culmination of 2 years of extra study, training, and cruise experience, having finished my Accreditation, and Ambassador levels last year. 

The opportunity to work with specialty luxury groups such as Virtuoso with Select sailings, and Cruiseco has also been a blessing as it allows me to book experiences for my wonderful clients that are not available anywhere else.

I look forward to planning your first, or next cruise very soon!” 

Previous experience:

Flight Centre 6.5 years, Ansett 6 months, Champion Travel 4.5 years, Airport Travel Centre 3 years.

Areas of specialty:

4 Star + holidays, group travel and cruising.