About Melanie

Travel means many things to many people. For me, I enjoy the finer things in life, a comfortable journey, new experiences, new cultures and memories to last a lifetime. Travel is not optional anymore for me and my family, it's necessary.

My travel journey began when I was 17 years old and I convinced my best friend to join me on a South Pacific cruise to celebrate my 18th birthday and from that moment on I had caught ‘the travel bug' and there was no looking back. A few years later I took the leap and decided to make a career out of it and I absolutely love what I do.

I specialise in a variety of travel options including corporate, luxury, first & business class, groups, honeymoon, leisure and destination weddings.

I've travelled throughout Australia, Asia, Europe, USA, Bahamas, South Pacific and Tahiti Islands.

As a Virtuoso Agent I have worldwide contacts to ensure my clients are treated like a VIP during their stay with special extras you won't find elsewhere.

My most memorable trip: When I married my husband on a terrace in Paris overlooking the Eiffel Tower. We were surrounded by a handful of our nearest and dearest and enjoyed a formal dinner after the ceremony at The Four Seasons George V, Paris.

The destination I'm longing to return to: Bora Bora! The French food, wine, amazing scenery just like the postcards, it really is paradise. Tahiti Tourism have recognised me as one of their expert Tahiti specialists.

The destination I visit most often: Thailand! Three times in one year might seem excessive, but not for me! I've been to Bangkok, Khao Lak, Cape Panwa and Phuket (Kata, Karon, Patong, Kamala).

I have travelled:

Business Class; Cathay Pacific, Air New Zealand, Singapore Airlines

Economy; Thai Airways, Qantas, Emirates, Cathay Pacific, Virgin, Jetstar, Tiger, Jetstar Asia, Air Asia X.

Cruise: P&O, Carnival and MSC

Previous experience

Flight Centre, Specialty stores at Flight Centre – First & Business Class and Groups

Areas of specialty

First and Business Class, Groups, Luxury, Honeymoons, Tahiti, Destination Weddings

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