About Me:

As a Personal Travel Manager, my aim is to save you time and hassle when planning your next holiday.  I’ve been working for myself as a mobile consultant since February 2008 and I have to say I’ve never had such great relationships with my clients and enjoyed travel planning as much as I have since becoming a Personal Travel Manager. 

My career in travel began in 1996 and I spent many years working for Tourism Queensland and within Queensland Travel Centres.  I still consider myself a bit of an expert in all Queensland has to offer as a destination!  I moved into international travel working in Adelaide as branch manager for an Escape Travel outlet and finally as an assistant manager with the award winning agency Phil Hoffman Travel, before returning back to my home of Brisbane to be closer to family and to work for myself. 

Working in my own business has allowed me to use my skills to provide clients with fully supported, very detailed itineraries for those big travel dreams we all have.  I prepare many itineraries to Europe and North America, with Canada being a particularly favourite destination and expertise of mine.  I am an accredited cruise consultant and am delighted to help clients navigate the latest choices in ships and cruising destinations

The main advantage of having a relationship with a Personal Travel Manager, I believe, is that experience is much more personal, tailored and enjoyable. Wading through different websites and trawling the shops for the best deals is tiring and frustrating and quite often you have to compromise on your plans to fit “the package” holiday mould.   With your own personal travel manager, we would meet up at a time and place that suits you – usually your home -  and work through what you really want your holiday to be and then my responsibility is to make it happen. 

You will be spoilt with the widest choice and the friendliest in customer service from your own dedicated travel expert.   I look after a customer base with over 70% repeat rate however I’m delighted to meet new clients.

Whatever holiday dreams you have - from a beach break in Queensland, a shopping spree in Singapore, a safari in Africa, four weeks in Europe or a major tour of the Americas, I'm sure I can bring it all to life.  

Contact me because I'd love to help.

Cheers
Karen

Testimonials

"If you are planning a trip anywhere and are unsure of your exact itinerary then Karen is the person to make your day. She has arranged two holidays for me, one to Europe and one to Fiji. Karen arranged all flights, accommodation, tours etc. and everything turned out just perfect. The personal service and suggestions Karen made turned my two trips into the best holidays of my life. I will be back."
   Mr Bruce Duncan, Forest Lake

"I could not recommend Karen enough - she has organised some complicated trips for us efficiently and cheerfully. Arrangements were made with little stress and she suggested better alternatives in some cases which proved to be excellent. I have recommended her to a number of friends who have also reinforced how good a travel agent Karen is!"
   Mrs Barbara Brown, Brisbane

"Karen has always gone out of her way to make holidays exactly what you want. Whether it's an organised tour or a tailor-made holiday, Karen can make it happen. She is the best travel agent I have ever dealt with."
   Ms Jackie Sheehan, Brisbane
 
"Karen has been our "very special" travel agent for many years. We came to her after having experienced mediocre treatment from a number of agents in the business. When Karen organised our very first trip for us, we had no idea that there could be such a wonderful travel agent. Our experiences ever since have been 'gobsmackingly great'! Karen is so professional with an eye for every detail."
   Mr & Mrs Carol and Robert Brett, Brisbane

"Karen assisted us at VERY short notice to plan a trip to Europe with 3 children. She led us through indecisions and procrastinations with a smile on her face. The end product was a seemless trip from flights, transfers, accomodation and recommendations. Her service is personal and professional at all times and we HIGHLY RECOMMEND HER. We can't wait to plan another trip using Karen!"
   Mrs Patrice Cafferky, Brisbane, Australia

"Karen Farley has booked travel arrangements for me this year. I have found her to be very thorough, prompt and reliable. She has a friendly outgoing manner that puts you immediately at ease. I can highly recommend her to any one seeking an excellent travel consultant." 
   Ms Aphrodite Livanes - Optometrist

"I had a wonderful time overseas. Everything went like clockwork. Singapore and Athens were better than I expected. You have done a great job. Thanks!!" 
   Mr Bruce Duncan
 
"We gave Karen a list of cities we wished to visit and she combined this information with a tour. Karen planned everything in great detail for us and made many meaningful changes that added to the success of our trip abroad. All bases were covered with a high degree of professionalism." 
   Mr & Mrs Graham & Shirley Sheehan
 
"I first used Karen for my travel arrangements here in Adelaide. Karen impressed me hugely with her general knowledge and quick turnaround times. But more than that she impressed as someone that actually cared about how my holidays were for myself and my children. She always goes the extra mile. That counts a lot with me and I continue to use her exclusively. Thanks Karen!!"
   Mr James Rock

"What can I say? KAREN IS A STAR!!! Karen has been looking after my travel and accommodation requirements for over a decade and I wouldn’t use anyone else! I’ve used Karen for minor flight bookings, corporate travel through to extensive overseas trips and each and every time Karen looks after it easily, quickly and comprehensively. If you're thinking travel, speak with Karen! She's my expert."
   Mr Nathan Brett

"We have been using the services of Karen for 5 years. Her knowledge of the travel industry is amazing and the help in the little things that matter, we recently went to Singapore and the small things like my wife is a vegan and had her meals in flight was a real buzz that she remembered and had organised it."
   Mr Neil Raw

"Thank you for taking the time to drop into our office today and spend the time to explain so thoroughly all aspects of our forthcoming trip to the USA.   I know of no other travel organisation that would take the care and time you took with us and I have no hesitation if recommending your services to any person we know or meet as I know they will be very well cared for."
   Mr Larry Clifford, Springfield Lakes

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