About Mandy

“Choose your travel companion in life wisely as it makes a difference to how you enjoy the journey.”

One of my favourite quotes, which applies to your Travel Advisor as well! I create memorable holidays for people who aspire to more than hitting the “buy” button on a website.

Many years ago I left a full-time job when my boss wouldn't let me have 6 weeks' leave to go to Europe. In those days you couldn't justify the cost of the airfare for a short holiday. So I resigned, went travelling through Europe for 6 months and started a life-long travel addiction.

I eventually joined Qantas, spent 21 years learning the A-Z of the industry, and experienced amazing trips around Australia and the world.

People often ask me “Why use a travel agent?”. Because the best ones live, breathe and sleep travel; it's not a job, it's a passion.

A trusted Travel Advisor sees you as a real person and a long-term relationship. They know your likes and dislikes, wish list and how to pay for it on your budget. When it comes to your holidays they also see the big picture. They understand the dream but also the pitfalls that you might miss by doing it yourself.

Never have our travel experiences seemed more valuable than right now. Why wouldn't you put them in the hands of a professional?

Previous experience

Qantas Reservations, Wholesale Product Development, IT Database Development, Corporate Accounts, Retail and Inbound travel.

Four years in an independent travel agency specialising in Family Travel, Africa, Luxury, Europe and Cruise before starting my own business.

Areas of specialty

Australia, New Zealand, South Pacific, Europe, Africa, Luxury, Adventure, Culinary, Multi-gen Travel, Cruise

Awards
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    Tourism Australia Aussie Specialist 

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    CLIA Master Cruise Consultant 

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About MTA - Mobile Travel Agents

First licensed in 1991, MTA – Mobile Travel Agents pioneered the work-from-home model nationally in Australia. With a network size providing unrivalled support, MTA Travel Experts are handpicked professionals, generally attaining more than 10 years industry experience with other major agency chains prior to joining the organisation. IATA, CLIA and Cruiseco accredited, MTA is proudly a foundation member of ATAS - a mark of industry quality. Appointed as Accredited Space Agent in 2006 by Sir Richard Branson, MTA is a member of AFTA, also Belmond and Virtuoso, both of which are exclusive 'by-invitation-only' global organisations comprising a handpicked number of travel agencies worldwide. MTA is an ethical business delivering on paid experience to leisure and business travellers.

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