My Travels
"Hi There, My name is Donna.
I am your personal Luxury Travel Stylist located in Shell Cove NSW.
I am a wife to my wonderful hubby and mum to our four beautiful children. I have lived in the area all my life.
One of my greatest passions in life aside from my beautiful family of course, is Travel!
I am a qualified Travel Consultant. I have 20 years experience working in the Travel Industry and have enjoyed many years doing one of the things we love best…Travelling!
I hold a Diploma in Travel & Tourism as well as being CLIA ( Cruise Lines International ) accredited. I have received several awards within the Travel Industry as well as being nominated and a finalist for Women In Travel nationally.
My experiences range from driving in an RV through the USA to spending time with the locals in Fijian Villages & cruising around the islands of Fiji in a small ship & scuba diving off the zodiac down onto a beautiful Fijian coral reef. I’ve sipped champagne overlooking vineyards in the French countryside, enjoyed a warm ale in country England, Singapore slings in Singapore to a good Italian Red in Tuscany. White Water Rafting in Bali to Elephant Trekking & Cave Kayaking in Thailand. Cruising the beautiful Caribbean Sea, jumping off waterfalls in Jamaica, to cheering on the Knicks in New York & Shopping up a storm in Las Vegas. Marvelling at the Aurora Borealis just under the Arctic Circle, learning about the Inuit way of life, Helicoptering my way through frozen canyons & relaxing in thermal pools surrounded in snow in -37 in the Yukon in Canada to being serenaded by 3 amigos in Los Cabos, Mexico. From Sea Kayaking in Hawaii to Dog sledding in Canada. I’ve explored some of the archaeological sites of Rome, Bath, Athens & Paris. From Whale watching in New Zealand by Sea Plane to being a foodie & experiencing paddock to plate in Mexico. From being awestruck by the Caldera Sunset on Santorini to the breathtaking waterfalls of Croatia. Traditional Tea Ceremonies in Tokyo to Traditional naked bathing in Onsen’s in Nagano in Japan to Camel Riding, Desert Safaris & Arabian nights in Dubai & thrilling rides on the worlds fastest rollercoaster in Abu Dhabi. From Disneyworld to Disneyland in the USA. From taking in Theatre productions on London’s West End to New York’s Broadway. From the amazing culture of Buenos Aires, to the gorgeous National Parks of Patagonia, Argentina and Chile to being on expedition on the icy 7th continent of Antarctica. I have road tripped, train’d it, driven, flown and cruised my way around the world. From swimming in the Mediterranean Sea, The Persian Gulf, The Caribbean Sea, The Coral Sea and the Antarctic Ocean.... It has been an amazing ride so far, with hopefully many more adventures to come!
Our love of Snow Skiing has taken us abroad regularly for this purpose too and I have been lucky enough to also ski throughout the USA including the Rockies in Colorado & The Sierra Nevada’s in California, Western Canada, New Zealand & Japan!
In addition, my adventures have taken me right around our own beautiful country, from hiking around Uluru, Sunset Camel rides in Broome, Hot Air Ballooning over Cairns, fishing in The Gulf of Carpentaria, swimming in waterholes throughout The Kimberley, learning about bush medicine in Arnhem Land to diving our own amazing Great Barrier Reef & Ningaloo Reef in Western Australia!
I have extensive cruise experience having cruised with Royal Caribbean, Holland America, Princess Cruises, P&O, Carnival & MSC. In addition, I have also Expeditions cruised with Quark Expeditions and Small ship sailed for diving with Captain Cook cruises.
Through my job, I have been lucky enough to stay in some of the most beautiful and luxurious hotels around the world, so have become some what of a hotel critic!
In short, I have much first hand experience that grows every year with my job. A well travelled personal Travel Advisor is very important.
Having 4 children of my own, I also understand the logistics & challenges of travelling with a large family, but believe me, it can done and done enjoyably, creating memories you'll hold dear for life!
I have had lots of years experience working in Leisure Travel, School Group International Travel, Sports Travel and Corporate Travel.
I hope to be able to walk with you in your journey in planning to explore, relax or experience the world!