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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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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