About Jessica

My love for travel has been evolving since the age of 13. I knew that travel was it for me, being the only 13-year-old who spent Thursday nights watching Getaway! I had explored every state and territory and lived in 3 different states by the age of 19. I spent weekends venturing to different regions and experiencing local attractions and icons that our beautiful country has to offer.

After High School I enrolled in Tafe SA where I completed my Cert 3 in Tourism Operations, Cert 3 in International Retail Travel Sales and a Diploma in Tourism Marketing & Development. Once my courses were completed my Travel Career officially began at Harvey World Travel Wagga Wagga (now Helloworld) as a Junior Consultant in 2010. It was working here I knew I had made the right choice and that the travel industry officially had my heart. I was offered some amazing travel opportunities and my first overseas trip.

In 2011 I relocated to Adelaide where I took up a position at Harvey World Travel Barossa (now Helloworld). In 2012 I decided it was time to challenge myself and take on something to enhance my travel career. I became the sole travel agent at the RAA Modbury branch. I loved my time there and won several awards, however after recently travelling around the US I realised I wanted to further my travel career. I wanted more flexibility and freedom, to be my own boss and be able to meet clients when it suits them. I want to make travelling to your dream location the most fun and seamless experience, taking all the stress out of it for you.

My love of travel turned International and I have travelled to some amazing places; I've climbed the Great Wall of China, admired the view at the top of the Empire State Building, dog sledded with husky's in Canada, got engaged in the Maldives, serenaded on a gondola ride in Venice, took a selfie at the Taj Mahal and was literally blown away at Niagara Falls.

Having only been an International traveller for 8 years I am lucky to have ventured to: Fiji, New Zealand (3 times!), Vanuatu, New Caledonia, Thailand, Bali (3 times), Singapore, Maldives, India, Sri Lanka, China, Hong Kong, Scotland, UK, Netherlands, Belgium, Liechtenstein, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Slovenia, Croatia, Italy, Spain, Monaco, France, Greece, Dubai, USA (East & West Coast – 33 states), Canada, Alaska, Hawaii (3 times), Mexico, Bahamas & Caribbean. Cruising: Celebrity Inside Passage Cruise Alaska, Royal Caribbean – Eastern Caribbean cruise, P&O South Pacific Cruise & Comedy Cruise, Carnival – 3-day sampler cruise, Cunard Queen Mary – 2-night sampler cruise.

Each one of these trips have all given me amazing yet different experiences of cultures, way of life and scenery. Each one whether it was our honeymoon, work trip, short getaway or cruise have enhanced my travel knowledge and enabled me to provide clients with firsthand recommendations and travel tips.

There is still a lot of travel left on the bucket list and I can't wait to meet you and personalise a holiday that you will treasure forever!

Previous experience

Harvey World Travel, RAA Travel

Areas of specialty

My passion is tailor making your vacation to create lifelong memories and unforgettable experiences. Whether it be a short getaway, business trip, cruise, family holiday, group travel, honeymoon, self-drive adventure or simply a leisure holiday. I can design an itinerary to suit your every wish.

The USA is a special place for me, as my Husband and I were married in Las Vegas June 2016 and had a 7-month honeymoon travelling though USA, Canada, Mexico & the Caribbean. North America has something to suit every travel style and all ages. If you have always wanted that destination wedding and honeymoon but don’t know where to start, then I’m here with firsthand experience!

I am also a qualified Hawaii Destination Specialist from Hawaii Tourism Board. Aloha!

In addition to extensive on location travel experience, I have also co-ordinated school groups with international educational trips, organised escorted group holidays & designed itineraries for home lottery travel prizes.

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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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